Muskegon Press Release – September 3, 2014
September 3, 2014
Date: September 3, 2014
Contact: Ann Cummings 231-724-6721
PRESS RELEASE
Beautification Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of our 2014 Beautification Awards! Nominations were made by residents and neighborhood associations. Landscaping was judged by an independent panel and was based on originality, lawn upkeep, overall beauty of the entire property, how it blends with the architecture of the house, and original work (no professional landscapers). Awards are issued by the Neighborhood Associations in partnership with the City of Muskegon. This year’s recipients are:
First Place – Larry and Barbara Taylor
2515 Cumberland
Second Place – Mary Ann Seymour
1446 Beardsley
Third Place – Margaret Wimbley
936 E. Hackley
Most Unique – Tom and Joyce Voyt
1760 Edgewater
Honorable Mention – Richard Swenson
1875 Walnut Street
Monica and Scott Graham
3065 Knollwood Court
Lisa and Leon Conklin
1212 W. Dale
The Broughton’s
1650 Edgewater
Marilyn Magnuson
1634 Ruddiman Avenue
Sheila Porter
1430 W. Laketon
Labor Day Walk/Run
This year’s Labor Day Walk was a great Success! A 5K fun run was added just last year and this year over 100 people participated in the running portion along with an additional 100 walkers walking four plus miles! This event is put on by the City of Muskegon in partnership with One in 21. Finishing times for runners who recorded it will be available on the City’s website at www.shorelinecity.com by September 4, 2014.
Community Development Block Grants & HOME Has Added New Programs
Oneata Bailey, Community Development Director, announced the addition of new programs!
Homebuyer Assistance to families purchasing a home in the City of Muskegon up to $5000 for closing costs if one purchases a home in the City of Muskegon and is income qualified.
Neighborhood Grants will be awarded to active neighborhoods that show a need for their area and have identified resources but need additional funds to make it happen. The need should be considered beneficial to the neighborhood.
Target Neighborhood/Blight Fight is an initiative to target specific areas of the City of Muskegon to invest extra time, resources and effort to improve any blighting features that can bring a neighborhood down.