WMS Newsletter - June 2012 - Wyandotte Municipal Services

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June 2012
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3131 Biddle Avenue
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from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through
Friday.
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located in front of
City Hall.
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Wyandotte Dedicates 212KW Solar Array
On May 23, 2012 Wyandotte Municipal Services proudly
unveiled the largest municipal owned and operated Solar
Panel Array in the State of Michigan. On hand for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony were Congressman John Dingell,
Mayor Joseph Peterson, Kerry Duggan, U.S. Department of
Energy and other distinguished guests. The multiple panel
arrays are located on the north side of Bishop Park adjacent
to the WMS Power Plant and directly across the street on the
roof of the WMS Water Plant settling basin. WMS is pleased
to continue its efforts to produce eco-friendly alternative sources of power.
Tips to Save Energy Today
Summer Energy Saving Tips
Lighting TipsTips-Allow the daylight to light your office space as much as possible.
- Use the correct amount of light. Two bulbs may be removed from a
four bulb fixture to reduce energy consumption while probably maintaining sufficient lighting levels.
-Always turn off the light when you leave a room, or use sensors to
turn off the lights when the space is not occupied.
Cooling TipsTips-Use ceiling and or portable fans to circulate the air
-Use window film, blinds, shades and awnings to keep the heat of the day out.
-Do not place computers or lamps near your air conditioning thermostat.
Disney Junior Now Available on Expanded Basic Digital Cable
Holiday Office
Closings
July 4
Wyandotte
Municipal Service
Commission
Gerald P. Cole
Fredrick C. Delisle
James S. Figurski
Michael Sadowski
Leslie G. Lupo
Municipal Service
Commission Meetings
are held on alternative
Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at
3200 Biddle Ave. Suite
200. Call 734-3247190 to confirm dates
& times.
DISNEY JUNIOR is now available on Channel 93. Tune in today to our latest Cable TV Lineup
addition. TV programming designed for kids age 2 to 7, DISNEY JUNIOR includes original
series such as Jake and the Never Land Pirates and 3rd & Bird, shows from the Playhouse Disney library such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Little Einsteins and Special Agent Oso. Also a
programming block titled The Magical World of Disney Junior as well as some Playhouse Disney series and Toon Disney original animated series such as Stanley, JoJo's Circus, Rolie Polie
Olie, The Koala Brothers, Higglytown Heroes, Johnny and the Sprites, Charlie and Lola, Bunnytown, The Little Mermaid, Lilo and Stitch, Timon & Pumbaa, Jungle Cubs, and 101 Dalmatians.
There also are Disney Studio's and Pixar's classic animated films, along with Disney's direct-tovideo sequels and original preschool projects with movie-length features.
Is your phone number registered with the Community Alert
Telephone System?
The City of Wyandotte has an emergency telephone notification system, which notifies residents in the
event of a community emergency situation. The Community Alert Telephone System uses local telephone
number databases for listed phone numbers. If your home phone number is already listed, no further action is necessary. For unlisted numbers, see below.
Q: How do I add my unlisted telephone number to the Community Alert Telephone System?
A: If you have an unlisted telephone number and wish to add it to the First Call Interactive, the registration form must be completed and mailed to Office of the Mayor, 3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI
48192, or you may also call 1- 866-484-3264 to register the phone number. The registration phone call is
toll free for members of a community with unlisted phone numbers to call and register to be part of the
program. The phone numbers are protected under the normal non-disclosure agreement between FirstCall Interactive Network and the City of Wyandotte. The registration form can be found on the City of
Wyandotte website www.wyandotte.net.
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Enjoy the Summer In Wyandotte!
Wyandotte Street Art Fair: July 11-14th . Find ART in Wyandotte the second week of July as we celebrate 51 years
of this outstanding event. Over 200,000 visitors, 350 fine artists from across the nation, 25 restaurants, and a
multitude of local merchants coalesce to create one of the largest fine art fairs in the State of Michigan. Join us
as we showcase the creative arts in historic Downtown Wyandotte. New this year - Green Fair!
Wyandotte Museums WWII Victory Rally: July 21st. Join us at the Yack Arena for the biggest Museum event of
the year! A celebration of the swingin' time of the 1940s, dance the night away as we rally for the war effort.
Our WWII V-Day Rally will replicate a USO Canteen, complete with a Big Band Orchestra, dancing and dance
lessons, and refreshments!. “War Bond" ticket required for entry.
Flicks on Bricks: June 22nd – Hairspray; July 27th – Despicable Me; August 24th – Yogi Bear; September 28th –
Viewer’s Choice*. The City of Wyandotte Presents Flicks on Bricks, our summer Outdoor Movie Series! Flicks
on Bricks is held at the old Wyandotte Theater site at the corner of Elm & First Streets. Films begins at dusk.
Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.
Wyandotte Farmer’s Market: Thursdays, noon to 7 PM, June 14th to October 18th. The Wyandotte Farmers Market offers an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods and dairy products. An array of special
events at the market this year include Music at the Market, Zucchini 500 Race, Farmer’s Fair, and much more!
Water Conservation
Watering Your Lawn: Easy tips for saving water in your yard.
Most of us tend to over-water our lawns. For most lawns with an automatic sprinkler system, watering three times per
week for 10-15 minutes per day is adequate. Also remember that your lawn doesn’t need as much water in the spring
and fall as it does in the hot months of summer.
Avoid water runoff:
If you have an adjustable time on your sprinkler system, divide your watering times into three short cycles one hour
apart. For example, time your sprinkler to water your lawn for 5 minutes at 5 am, 5 minutes at 6 am and 7 minutes at
7am for a total of 15 minutes. This allows the water to seep deeper into the soil to reach plant roots and helps to prevent runoff.
Editor: Melanie L. McCoy, General
General Manager