November 2010 · 3 Scouting lifelong passion for leader of Troop 1736

By Jenny Johnson camping trips once a month all year long. In the He’s been involved in Boy Scouts for more meantime the scouts are working on their ad- than 50 years. Boy Scout Troop 1736 from First vancements. Congregational Church in Wayne was lucky to Shields said Troop 1736 has had 55 scouts have him as their Scout Master for almost 30 become Eagle Scouts. Shields said scouting is a years. Larry Shields retired from the troop in great thing for kids. “They’ve got to do things to- September but not from the Boy Scouts. He now gether. They have to work together to accom- assists at the district level with the camp outs. plish goals especially when camping. They cook During his tenure as Scout Master his troop together and menu plan,” he said. They are also participated in many service projects in Wayne. learning skills that they will be able to use as They have adopted Michigan Avenue from just adults. east of Wayne Road to St. Mary Church, helped “It’s learning for life. They are learning how with the Friends project, assisted the fire depart- to work with other people too,” he said. ment with passing out batteries and each year Shields, who lived in Wayne until 1994 and they help at the church with the fair and the now lives in Pittsfield Township, began his scout- rummage sale. ing career in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “Our service projects always had us out in the “When I was old enough to be a Cub Scout community doing stuff,” he said. “We’ve been all my mom and dad signed me up and they were over doing something.” the leaders,” he said. Troop 1736 averages about 50 scouts. The He advanced through Cub Scouts and Boy national average is 21. “You’ve got to have a good Scouts and became an Assistant Scout Master program that keeps the boys active and does at 18 and a Scout Master at 21. When he moved things the boys want to do. They will come out to Michigan in 1980 he became a Scout Master and bring their friends,” he said. here. Running a successful troop also takes a lot “I’ve been in scouting for 55 years,” he said. of time and commitment. “It’s way bigger than Shields two sons, Bradley and Andy, were also you can ever imagine,” Shields said. The troop in scouts. What kept him in scouting for so Former Troop 1736Scout Master Larry Shields meets once a week and goes away for weekend long? “I had fun. You’ve got to have fun,” he said. 4 · November 2010 YOUR SOURCE FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS Wayne: A great place for friends and fun When Biddle St. throws their an- nual street party, it doesn’t last one day. Their recent party began at Footprints 10:00a.m, with residents playing 9 holes of golf. The winning team was of Wayne made up of Mary Lindsay, Bob Sawyer, plus Ed and Marlene Bumpass. Their score was 39. Dee Ryan Then it was time for all the children to get into the act. With the streets frying pans for a big country break- blocked off between Annapolis and fast of eggs, sausage, biscuits, and Clinton, the street became a giant gravy. playground. One of the contests for Now that’s the way to throw a the kids was a pie tin heaped with party. whipped cream, a piece of bubble Hint—There’s a house for sale on gum in the middle. The object of Biddle St. If you’re out there looking course was to get face down in the for a place to live, you couldn’t do whipped cream, and come up with better than Biddle St. You’d have the bubble gum. The winner then great neighbors and a fun party had to blow a bubble. street. About 5:00p.m. neighbors started bringing out food. Cindy Adams started planning Casseroles, of all kinds, and the surprise party for her mom, Fran dessert...yum! Ed Marman brought Calderon, in April. The party came his ‘to die for chocolate mousse’; off on October 9, and we were Cindy Bosley and Sarah Crane pleased to be invited because Fran is brought a Mexican (wedding?) cake our long-time next-door neighbor. that was beyond delicious. Also among the guests, neighbors They also brought their boys Sharron and Bill Copland and a for- Ezra and Garrett and Sarah’s Dad, mer neighbor Cherie Fore. Happy 90th Birthday Jay Crane. Since the evening was But where to have a surprise Wayne resident Dorothy Nickolas celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise party cool, we all sat around the outdoor party for 50 people? Cindy is an em- fire pit in front of Tom and Pam Do- ployee at the Uht Funeral Home, on full of family and friends. In photos- front row (l-r): Edyth Stephens, Simonne Lada, browolski’s house. The “we” in- Glenwood, and owners Claudia and guest of honor Dorothy Nickolas and Martha Franz- back row (l-r): Sandy Revers, cluded Tom and Pam’s daughter, Harold Rediske generously offered Ruby McDougall, Ellen Snell and Alice Herbst. Heather, with her little one, Aria,-- their lovely home as the site for the Joe and Ryan Hammer, Kathy and celebration. Rediske let Fran’s grandson Nick Patrick’s Day party on October 17. Darren Bonathon, with sons Logan Helping Cindy with the prepara- shoot off the famous cannon—which Jake brought out the corned beef and Colin. The Gilbert family was tions for the huge party were her makes it’s way to every celebration— and cabbage a little early this year. It well represented—Sharon, Ron, brother David Calderon, his wife no danger but lots of smoke and was a birthday celebration for his Chelsey and Trevor. Betty and son, Nick. We met Fran’s plenty of noise. Cindy planned a per- mother—Jenny Davidson, who Two delightful people that we met sister, Lucille Clemens who lives in fect party, and her Mom was happily passed away 4 years ago. It was a for the first time were the Guests— Wayne, and Lucille’s daughter, Julie surprised. very loving gesture from a son to his Phyllis and Joe. Also partying, were who didn’t stop working and serving mom. Matt, Leslie and Kelly Delphus, Ed all the time we were there. We also Jake’s Again” held their St. [email protected] and Marlene Bumpass, Tina and met Fran’s brother, Stan and a de- Chris Lindon, Alexia Sabin and lightful aunt, Katie Lucas. Many Dunovan and Kristen Vesey. And other relatives were on hand, as well how could you have a party on Bid- as co-workers who had worked with dle St. without Karin and Dan Talaga the birthday girl at Lasting Impres- and Doug Vallance? sions and Fisher Advertising. Then there was Barbara Woot- The food was prepared by He- ton’s clan—Suzie, Tony, Shane and lena’s Catering. Helena’s does the Claire Hammons; Claire also catering for St. Mary’s, and the party brought along a friend, McKinley food was city chicken, beef, ham, Hood. Barbara’s granddaughter, and side dishes. Desserts cakes— Tiffany and husband Peter Flood carrot, marble, chocolate and lemon. brought along their kids, Fiona, Au- Oh yes, and eclairs. rora, and baby Wesley. While waiting for Fran to arrive Was this the end of the Biddle everyone watched Michigan State Street party? Oh no—next morning and U of M among some cheers, and everyone brought out their electric many groans. And at the end Harold YOUR SOURCE FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS November 2010 · 5 A time to give thanks As I sit down to write this column for the November issue, I am watch- ing as the last of the 33 Chilean min- ers are rescued from what might have been their eternal tomb. What is so remarkable about this rescue is that the focus has been on getting them out alive and not on who is to blame? There will be plenty of time to point fingers later and of course, piece is now 36 years old, the mes- the lawyers are already circling like sage still rings true today. vultures over a dying steer in Death Perhaps as our own economy suf- Valley. fers, the United States should recon- What also is remarkable is how sider where some of our dollars in other nations came to their aid to aid go when so much of it could be lend engineering, technical assis- used here at home. I am not advo- tance, materials and manpower to cating ignoring the plight of others in help their fellow man. There was no need, but perhaps we should not be concern of who would pay for the so quick to bail out other countries services or who would get credit for that don’t support us. After all, I their deeds. It was simply man help- truly do believe that charity begins at ing man with the common goal of home. saving those miners. I also know of several friends And sadly of course, it was no who make it a point to help serve surprise that there was no offer of as- dinner to those who are less fortu- sistance from many of the usual sus- nate at many of the shelters and pects. We all know the nations that kitchens in South East Michigan. throughout history have selfishly re- One friend in particular requires it fused to help others in need. As of all of his High School football play- Americans, we find it simply inexcus- ers that he coaches. He tells me that able. For some of the younger read- the students all comment afterword ers who might not be aware of an on how rewarding it was and that it interesting audio clip that addresses was also a reality check as to what is this subject, or those of you that really important in their own lives. want to hear it again, please go to And so, as we contemplate You Tube and search for a title called Thanksgiving dinner with family and The Americans. It was written by friends, let’s think of those who Gordon Sinclair in June of 1973 and might be alone or in need on that received worldwide attention when special day and perhaps set another recorded in 1974 by the legendary place at the table. Your generosity Canadian broadcaster Byron McGre- will be remembered long after the gor at CKLW radio. Although the dinner is over. HOPE comes to Wayne HOPE Clinic is another new addi- said, “Oakwood believes that pa- tion to Wayne. They recently opened tients come first, and has some key and are located at 35080 Chestnut partners in our community to assist Street just east of Wayne Road. The people to access primary health care. clinic uses volunteer nurses and doc- We are proud to help HOPE clinic tors from Oakwood to provide free offer free medical care at their Wayne medical, dental and counseling serv- clinic.” ices to those who don’t have health Mayor Pro Tem Donna McEach- insurance or can’t afford medical ern said HOPE Clinic is “a lot of care. They also offer nutritional and good people who are trying to help diabetic counseling. HOPE Clinic others.” was previously run out of Lighthouse Councilwoman Susan Rowe said, Ministry Church. The new clinic has “You can see the dedication of all the four exam rooms and is open on Sat- volunteers.” urday for walk-in appointments. For more information on HOPE Lisa Rutledge, Corporate Direc- Clinic’, call 734-710-6688 or visit tor for Community Outreach for OHI, www.thehopeclinic.org. 6 · November 2010

Dace Koenigsknecht, economic restructuring specialist for Michigan Main Street Center introduces the Michigan Main Street program to a group of Wayne residents and business owners. The Wayne Dispatch photo by Stan Shelton Bringing back Main Street By Jenny Johnson It’s off to a good start. More than “Every community has 50 residents and business owners something that makes it attended the introductory presenta- tion by Michigan Main Street. This special. What makes program is a grass roots effort that can lead to a thriving downtown in Wayne unique?” Wayne. The goal of the program is to give the community the tools to revi- Dace Koenigsknecht talize their downtown area. Dace Koenigsknecht, economic “You guys are the ones running restructuring specialist, Michigan the program. It’s yours,” he said. He State Housing Development Author- stressed the program is not about ity, said, “Downtowns are historically change overnight but small incre- the social, economic and community mental changes that build and make hubs. They are where community a difference. He also said Michigan pride stems from.” Main Street is not a grant program. “We’re a very enthusiastic commu- They do not offer funding but guid- nity,” said event organizer Sherrie ance and training. Brindley. Brindley is a lifelong Wayne The Main Street Michigan pro- resident and has five generations of gram is not a plan that sits on a shelf. her family residing in Wayne. She re- This program grows legs. “It’s about members when “downtown was a going out and achieving,” he said. “It hub of social activities.” is about change. Do you want to take With some help, it could be again. the reins and guide it or have it hap- The Michigan Main Street program pen to you?” gives the community an opportunity “Every community has something “to create a downtown Wayne we can that makes it special. What makes all be proud of,” Brindley said. Wayne unique?” he asked. The plan does not require City The next step in this community funding or participation. It is a com- driven project is to submit a letter of pletely community driven effort that interest by March and then an appli- focuses on design, economic restruc- cation by May. If accepted into the turing, promotion and organization. Main Street program, Wayne will get “The City can be a partner but it technical assistance in developing a can’t run the program. It has to be main street district that attracts new community driven,” Koenigsknecht residents and businesses, promotes said. In fact the program will not get investment and initiates economic approved if it is run by a municipal- growth. Both Ferndale and Northville ity. have used this program. November 2010 · 7 National band Finger Eleven plays in Wayne

By Erica Perdue the ground was practically moving “The pieces fit because I pushed from the jumps and screams from them through,” are lyrics from the the audience. They did extra guitar song that Finger Eleven opened with solos to extend the song for several at their concert in Wayne. more minutes. The crowd’s excite- US-12 made the pieces fit to have ment was easily defined by their in- a nationally known band with three teraction. hit songs stop in and play a free con- “Finger Eleven put on an awe- cert at the local bar. some show. They played some of On Friday, October 15th, Finger their best songs and really energized Eleven played the free show to the the crowd throughout the entire per- first 500 in attendance. formance,” said Pat Dani, one of the US-12 owner, Scott Gocaj, said US-12 Owners Scott Gocaj and John Goci were thrilled to have national act Finger many at the concert. that he used networking to get spon- Eleven perform a free concert for 500 fans at their location. (Bottom left) Lead singer Finger Eleven stayed after the sors for the concert. The local radio Scott Anderson belted out crowd favorites like "Paralyzer" and "One Thing." (Bottom show to sign autographs and do a station 89x, Best Buy and Budlight meet and greet. sponsored the concert. Right) Guitarist James Black. Photos by The Wayne Dispatch “I talked to the band after. I play “It was a lot of work and it was ex- the Dispatch’s facebook page that Wasalaki. bass so we talked about that. They actly what I wanted,” said Gocaj. Finger Eleven would be playing a Finger Eleven opened with a few were really interested in their audi- All 500 wristbands were given free show. songs off of their new album, Life ence,” Arbor said “Of all the concerts out and people had to be turned My wife and I decided to give Turns Electric. When they played I’ve been to in my life, it was one of away. The crowd was full of regular them an early Christmas present of their first big hit from a few years my favorites. I absolutely loved it.” customers, locals to see the band a gas card to go see John’s all-time ago, “One Thing,” the crowd cheered Gocaj said that band members and some who had never been to the favorite band,” said Rowland. and almost everyone sang along. were “really humble and down-to- area before. John and Amy The Wasalaki’s said the show was “There was so much energy from earth.” Wasalaski traveled from Illinois for excellent. the crowd. It was phenomenal,” said When Gocaj was asked what his the free show. “We got a chance to meet the band Rob Arbor of Leo’s Jewelry. favorite part of the event was he re- Wasalaki’s father, Richard Row- after. It was my first time at US-12 When the band played “Para- sponded with, “Finger Eleven played land, grew up in Wayne and saw on and I would definitely go back,” said lyzer,” debatably their biggest song, in MY building!” 8 · November 2010 Council makes budget cuts By Jenny Johnson They are tough decisions. For the “ I do not want to past two months City Council has discussed how to cut $1.9 million see us cut three from the current City budget. The more firefighters.” cuts are necessary because of a change in state law that revises the Jim Henley tax tables and reduces the amount of personal property taxes Ford Motor Councilman Company paid in October. While the City is in negotiations with Ford to Susan Rowe. try and come to an agreement, they “No one wants to look at salary still need to have a balanced budget cuts or being laid off but we’re going and are not allowed to operate in to have to start looking at that. We deficit. have to make thoughtful decisions,” “We do not have a sufficient rainy said Councilman Mathew Mulhol- day fund to support the 1.9 million land. deficit,” said City Manager John The Police Department saved the Zech. So cuts have to be made to the City $195,859 by reducing the staff general fund. from 32 to 28 police officers. They “None of us are enjoying this. We will also get to retain the JAG grant detest this,” Zech said. “But unless that provides funding for two police the City can come to a resolution officers. This will bring the police with Ford we have to go forward.” department to 30 sworn officers. These are some of the budget re- The department also converted to ductions city council has approved. 12-hour shifts said Police Chief The Wayne Public Library cut Jason Wright. This change in sched- $67,800 from their budget by reduc- uling will still allow for three patrol ing their costs and hours of opera- vehicles on the road at all times. tion. Their new hours are 10 a.m. – The Building and Engineering de- 8p.m. Tuesday through Thursday partment cut $100,000 from their and 12- 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. budget. Department of Public Works The library is closed on Sunday and Director Tom MacDonald will resign Monday. this month and City Engineer Ramzi “The board and you worked very El-Gharib will assume the DPW di- hard and made some difficult deci- rector position. The City will partici- sions,” Mayor Pro Tem Donna pate in a pilot program with DTE McEachern told Library Director where they will turn certain street Paulette Medvecky. The library lights off at midnight. This will help board also voted to cut their book save about $5000. These lights will budget by $15,000. They also re- be on major streets and not in neigh- duced their supplies, repairs, utili- borhoods. The City will not do curb ties and cleaning budgets. side leaf pick up. All leaves must be The Fire Department instituted a bagged this year. This will save the fire and life safety fees structure be- City $43,000. ginning on Nov. 1. It is estimated this City Hall will be closed on Friday will generate about $40,000 in rev- to the public. The City calendar has enue. The City Council also voted to been eliminated for 2011. When City lay off three firefighters. This will re- Clerk Mary Carney retires City Plan- duce expenditures by $58,593 and ner Matthew Miller will assume the will bring the fire department to 12 clerk’s position. firefighters, a chief and a deputy The DDA budget has been re- chief. Fire Chief Mel Moore said they duced by $1 million. State Wayne will run four man crews and will use Theater is being put up for sale. It overtime to supplement vacations, will be listed for $942,000 with Sig- sick days and training. nature Associates. “We’re going to be short but we At their Nov. 1 meeting the City are going to maintain,” he said. Council tabled the discussion of re- “ I do not want to see us cut three ductions to the Parks and Recreation more firefighters,” said Councilman Department and refuse budgets so Jim Henley. they can gather more information. “I cannot vote right now to cut po- They will discuss them at their Nov. lice and fire,” said Councilwoman 16 meeting. November 2010 · 9 Council passes resolution to revoke Ford’s tax abatement By Jenny Johnson taxes,” Haidous said. They will be no- In a 7-0 vote the City Council ap- tified when their hearing date has proved a resolution that will request been scheduled. the Michigan State Tax Commission This issue is different than the to revoke the Industrial Facility Ex- personal property tax tables that emption issued to Ford Motor Com- have been revised and caused the pany in 2003 for the Wayne City to have a current $1.9 million Assembly and Michigan Truck Plant. deficit. Ford is appealing their 2009 “The City of Wayne in 2003 and 2010 personal property taxes wanted to help Ford maintain their and those cases are pending right competitive nature and the only now. It could take a year or more to thing the City got back is their prom- reach an outcome. ise to not move,” said City Attorney In the meantime the City is in ne- Richard Clark. The Wayne Assembly Plant on Michigan Avenue is currently producing the Ford Focus gotiations with Ford to try to come to “They moved the product out of an equitable resolution. The City’s here and didn’t use all of the time and will soon start manufacturing the electric Focus at The Michigan Assembly Plant. assessor has been meeting with Ford agreed on so they defaulted on the be revoked,” said Community Devel- he said. representatives to try to work out the agreement,” said Mayor Al Haidous. opment Director Peter McInerney. McInerney said the abatements tax tables. In 2008 Ford stopped produc- “The City has to take some ac- were granted for the personal prop- “We are participating with a group tion of the Navigator and Expedition tion,” Haidous said. erty installed at the Assembly and of assessors as well as Big Three to at the Wayne plant and moved it to Ford Motor Company has been Truck plants. Clark said the City’s see if there is a way they can be re- Kentucky. The abatement was notified of the City’s plan. “We have petition will only include the portion vised to be fair to the company and granted for 12 years of production. suggested to them for the last 2½ that was removed when the Truck the municipalities,” McInerney said. Since the City believes Ford months that this is an option the City plant moved. The property in the As- “We are still communicating with Motor Company is in violation of might have to exercise. Council sembly Plant is still being used today. them,” Haidous said. Ford and the their tax abatement agreement and chose to act on it,” Clark said. The City will ask for reimburse- City want to protect their long stand- state law, they can request the Michi- “The City Council does not want ments for the abatements from 2003. ing relationship and find a “positive gan State Tax Commission to revoke to have to do this. They have always “If you don’t use all of those years way of doing business.” their abatement. wanted to work with Ford but they or leave before those years are up “The well being of our community “At this point we are asking it to have little choice. It is very serious,” you owe the City all of those back is at stake,” Clark said.

10 · November 2010

City Hall hours change loved one they would like to remem- Effective Nov. 5 City Hall will be ber this holiday season. closed to the public on Fridays. Their regular business hours will be Rocky’s offers 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through free turkey dinner Thursday. This is a result of the changes approved by City Council to Rocky’s Coney Island and Grill help cut $1.9 million from the cur- 1622 S. Wayne Road in Westland will rent City budget. offer a free turkey dinner from 4-7 p.m. on Nov. 24. Everyone is wel- Rotary Parade come. This is a way for owners, Chris and Rosie Gjoka of Wayne, to He’s back! Where’s the one place say thank you to the community for all good little boys and girls can go their support. Donations will be ac- to watch Santa arrive in Wayne? It’s cepted and appreciated. Donations the Wayne Rotary Christmas Parade will be given to the Wayne Goodfel- sponsored by Mark Chevrolet and lows. Costco. The parade will begin at 10 Billie McCarty, Joan Watson, Ben Wensko, Ann Stacho and Darlene Hawley show a.m. on Nov. 20 on Second Street off some of the items to be sold at the Congregational Church Fair. Council wants just north of Sims. The parade will Oakwood to stay march from Second Street to Glen- purchase a Thanksgiving meal for Book Store, Men’s Booth and the Va- wood to Wayne Road to Michigan Av- Wayne-Westland Community families riety Shop. Admission is free. They The City Council approved a res- enue and end at the State Wayne who are in need. For further info, will also serve lunch from 11 a.m.- 1 olution urging Oakwood Health Sys- Theater where Santa will greet the please contact Amanda Faughnan at p.m. and dinner from 5-7 p.m. each tem to maintain Oakwood-Annapolis children of Wayne and Costco will the Family Resource Center at 734- day. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 as a full inpatient hospital and not serve hot cocoa. The theme this year 419-2709. for kids. move its services to another commu- is “A Christmas Carol.” The Rotary is nity. still looking for groups to participate No Child Without Nativity Blessing If a hospital plans to move more in the parade. They are looking for a Christmas The 6th Annual Blessing of the than two miles from their present lo- cation, they need approval from the floats inspired by a holiday song. Applications for Christmas Assis- Nativity will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 26 State. Lobbyist groups are trying to The Rotary is asking all parade par- tance from the Wayne Goodfellows at Harry J. Will Funeral Home on change that to a 10 mile radius. Oak- ticipants to bring canned food to do- are available at the Wayne Fire Sta- Michigan Avenue. In the spirit of wood-Annapolis is looking to possi- nate to the John Bolde Food Depot tion and Wayne City Hall. Completed community, there will be a blessing bly relocate to the corner of Michigan for needy families. applications are due by Dec. 4. This from local clergy, singing of Christ- Avenue and Ridge Road in Canton. For more information, please con- program is for Wayne residents only. mas carols and light refreshments. tact [email protected]. In 2004 the new nativity scene was First Congregational purchased to replace the one previ- Two new principals Thanksgiving Fundraiser Church Fair ously owned and maintained by the The Wayne Westland Community City. The cost of the new nativity was Schools Board of Education ap- Chef Tony Paquette and his stu- The 64th Annual Congregational over $30,000 and was paid for proved the appointment of Bobby dents and staff at the William D. Church Fair will be from 9 a.m.- 8 through donations of the community. Kelly as the new co-principal at Mar- Ford Career Technical Center, 36455 p.m. on Nov. 4-5 at 2 Town Square. Please join us. shall Upper Elementary School. He Marquette, Westland are cooking up This year’s theme is “Sleigh Ride.” a great feast. The Family Resource There will be a variety of handmade was previously an assistant principal Center Fundraiser Buffet Lunch will items for sale so you can start your Candle Lighting Ceremony at Wayne Memorial High School. be from 11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. on holiday shopping. Stop by the Christ- Harry J. Will Funeral Home on Kathleen Brohl has been appointed Nov. 17 at the Career Tech Center. mas Shop, Candy Booth, County Michigan Avenue will host a Candle the principal of Schweitzer Elemen- The minimum donation is $10 per Store, Boutique, Specialties Shop, Lighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Nov. tary School. She was previously an person. Donations will be used to The Secret Closet, Attic Treasures, 10. This is for anyone who has a elementary teacher in the district. November 2010 · 11 Council taps English as Acting City Manager By Jenny Johnson Assistant City Manager Robert English will become Acting City Man- ager in December when John Zech retires. In a 5-2 vote City Council ap- proved English as an independent contractor, responsible for his own Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. Millions of Americans taxes, who will receive an annual are affected each year. If your identity is stolen, you could spend months or years and possibly salary of $75,000. There will be no thousands of dollars reclaiming your name and cleaning up the mess. vehicle or mileage compensation and he will get a $60 per month phone al- Identity theft occurs when someone assumes your identity by using your personal or financial lowance. He will serve at the will of information to open credit cards or other accounts at a financial institution in an attempt to the City Council. 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500 S. Wayne Rd Westland, MI 48186 FEDERALLY INSURED (734) 721-5700 BY NCUA “Moving Toward Your Financial Success” www.wwfcu.org © cuinmarketing.com 2010 12 · November 2010 YOUR SOURCE FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS College help comes to Wayne By Jenny Johnson Help is near for college bound “The overall mission of students. Project ACE (Access to Col- lege for Everyone) Resource Center Project ACE is to promote a just opened inside Metro Place Mall. college-going culture in our They offer a network of services that help 9-11th grade students in Wayne, target communities ...” Westland, Inkster and Melvindale pursue a post secondary education. “The overall mission of Project Joy Mason ACE is to promote a college-going culture in our target communities through the delivery of information, “We will help the students to ex- direct services, and a public aware- plore and research different schools ness campaign,” said Joy Mason, as well as different programs. Our Project ACE. goal is to help the student make an Spooktacular a huge success Wayne Memorial High School is informed decision about post sec- Over 221 families and 500 children enjoyed a Spooktacular night of trick or one of three high schools the project ondary education. We will be assist- treating, crafts, games and fun at Wayne Memorial High School. There were is targeting. “Students from the tar- ing students from the very beginning 200 high school students and 56 staff members who volunteered their time to get schools will be invited to come to of thinking about careers and the ed- the resource center to participate in ucation required for different career bring this event to the community. The event was funded by staff donations, activities, events, and workshops. paths, to college exploration, prepar- parent donations, and Dr. Greg Baracy donated all of the cider, donuts, and Project ACE staff will also be sched- ing for the ACT/SAT, and all through cookies. Wayne Memorial will host a Holiday Night from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 3 for uling on-site visits to the schools to the process of applying for college, all WMHS feeder elementary families. Photo by The Wayne Dispatch deliver services,” Mason said. and applying for financial aid and The Center will be open from 2- 6 scholarships,” Mason said. p.m. Monday through Friday for The goal of College Access pro- anyone who wants information on grams like Project ACE is to help stu- college. It has a computer lab with dents make the plans to reach their high speed internet and access to goals as they transition from high key web resources, such as the school to college. Project ACE de- Michigan College Access Portal, fines college broadly to include four- KnowHow2Go, and Career Cruising. year colleges, two-year colleges, Users can research independently or certificate programs and the military. get one-on-one assistance from a Upcoming events at Project ACE Project ACE College Advisor. are an Open House on Dec. 4. Stu- Some of the benefits students will dents, parents, school staff and the gain by participating in Project ACE community are invited to attend and include: increased academic aspira- learn about college access services. tions, long term planning for postsec- They will also be a host site for Col- ondary education, preparation for lege Goal on Feb. 13th for students standardized tests, assistance in to get information about applying for choosing, applying for and enrolling financial aid. Project ACE is located in postsecondary education and in- at 35425 W. Michigan Ave, Suite formation on how to apply for and 3693. For more information please get financial aid. call (734) 858-1587. YOUR SOURCE FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY NEWS November 2010 · 13 Chamber members make a difference The Wayne Chamber of Com- ton,has been suffering for many contact them with any questions at merce is a dedicated group of busi- years with cataracts in both of her (734)728-0527. ness owners, entrepreneurs and city eyes. This is bad enough for anyone officials who take pride in helping to deal with, but as a professional Trish Hampton is now with Mark one another survive and succeed in photographer with her own business Chevrolet and the newly opened a competitive and difficult market. since 1989, she wasn’t able to take Wayne Mitsubishi. We are thrilled to We do this by promoting local busi- pictures for many years. On Novem- have her enthusiasm back with the nesses and encouraging networking ber 20th, she had surgery to remove chamber. Trish recently ran the 5K through many different avenues in- the cataracts and healing is going so at Oakwood’s 20th Annual Red Octo- cluding but not limited to monthly Recently, Jack Demmer Ford was well, the doctors don’t expect her to ber Run. Trish told me that Mark newsletters and luncheons, member- recognized by Ford Motor Company even need glasses. Chevrolet has a donation container ship directory, our website, network- for its 50th year as a Ford Dealer. J & S Portrait America recently for “Toys for Tots” at their location, ing events and expos. During these Did you know they started out as went to Lutheran Home in Livonia also. Thanks for your dedication to tough economic times, we are de- Spitler-Demmer Edsel in 1957 at the and took photos of the senior resi- our community, Trish. voted to keeping our local busi- corner of Glenwood and Wayne dents with their visitors. The Shel- WAYNE CHAMBER OF nesses thriving and making sure that Road, kitty corner from Northside tons were generous enough to COMMERCE EVENTS: Wayne isn’t just a great place to live, Hardware? They also had a location donate all their earnings back to the Wayne Goodfellows and Wayne but a great place to have a business, where the previous Associated News- facility. Chamber of Commerce are teaming too. paper building is, and then in the fall up to offer “No Child Left Behind” Interested in finding out more of 1969 they moved to their present Veterans Haven is in desperate fundraising event at U.S 12 Bar & about the Wayne Chamber of Com- location at the corner of Michigan Av- need of donations. They are an or- Grill on Thursday, December 16th merce, feel free to check out our enue and Newburgh Road. Jack ganization dedicated to helping hon- starting at 6pm. Tickets are $20, Facebook and web pages. If you Demmer Ford has a collection box in orably discharged vets by providing which includes snacks, domestic would like to join our cause, but you their lobby for Toys for Tots. Please food, clothing, housing, transporta- beer, wine and well drinks until 8pm. don’t own a business, we are always feel free to drop off donations during tion, medical supplies, counseling, The games, auctions, raffles and looking for “Friends of the Chamber” regular business hours. referrals, and job connections to music will continue throughout the who would be willing to volunteer those in need. They are looking for night. You can purchase tickets at their time to help in a variety of ways. Wayne resident and co-owner of the following donated items: can the Wayne Fire Station or at The J & S Portrait America, Judy Shel- goods, dry food goods, clothing and Wayne Chamber of Commerce. Call winter coats for men, size medium the Wayne Chamber of Commerce up to XL. Cash donations are also for more information at 734-721- appreciated. Veterans Haven is lo- 0100. Have a great time for a good cated at 4924 Wayne Rd. Feel free to cause. 14 · November 2010

Leo’s armed robbery 5-10 p.m. Dec. 13 at The Avenue; suspects plead guilty and 5-10 p.m. Dec. 16 at US-12. There will be prizes, raffles, auctions Case closed. All of the merchan- and food. To donate a prize or make dise was recovered, no one was in- a cash donation, please call 734-722- jured and both suspects will serve 1111. time in prison for the Leo’s Jewelry armed robbery on June 30. The sec- ond suspect, Alonzo Morris, 18, of Change of Detroit, will serve 8-20 years in leadership at DPW prison. He was arrested on Aug. 12 Department of Public Works Di- and charged with armed robbery, lar- rector Tom MacDonald will resign ceny over $20,000 and felony motor from the City on Nov. 5. “I want to vehicle. Last month he pled guilty to thank the City Manager and City armed robbery. The first suspect, Council for their confidence. I also DeAngelo Johnson, 19, of Detroit want to thank the men and women was arrested at the scene. He pled of DPW. They are the best,” he said. guilty to armed robbery and will He also thanked the residents and serve 10-20 years in prison. business owners of Wayne. “It ended up being good all “This is my home and always has around,” said Officer Kevin been and will be. I wish the City Schmidtke. Council the best as they work through this difficult time,” MacDon- Attorney General ald said. Council approved City En- Recognizes local resident gineer Ramzi El Gharib to assume the position of DPW Director with no Robin Ashton, daughter of Do- additional pay. lores Ryan of Wayne, was honored by City Manager John Zech said El the U.S Attorney’s office with the At- Gharib and MacDonald have worked torney General’s Award for Excel- closely together over the years. “With lence for her outstanding leadership the assistance of the men and and management of the largest ad- women of the department and the ministrative operation of any U.S. At- ability to work through and think torney’s Office in the country. through problems, I recommend Ashton was awarded her Bache- him to you whole heartedly.” lor of Arts degree in English from the “Tom has serious shoes to fill. (I University of Michigan and received will) provide the best services possi- her Juris Doctor degree from the ble to the resident of the City of College of William and Mary. Wayne,” Gharib said. It is my pleasure to congratulate DPW Foreman Dan Hammond this year’s Attorney General Award was promoted to Assistant DPW Di- winners and to recognize their ex- rector. “I am flattered that John ex- traordinary contributions,” Attorney hibited faith in me. I will do my best General Holder said. “Not only is to make sure Ramzi will stay on their service to our nation inspiring, track,” he said. it is strengthening the work of the Justice Department at every level Firefighter of the Day and making powerful difference for people across our country, and far The Wayne Fire Department beyond.” hosted their 20th Fire Fighter of the Day program in Oct. They invited one student from each elementary Goodfellow parties school in Wayne to spend time at the You have four chances to help “No station. The kids had donuts, Child Without a Christmas” with the washed the trucks, dressed in fire Wayne Goodfellows. They will host gear, had a ride in the fire truck, fundraising parties at the following went up in the aerial tower, sprayed times: the fire hose, had a hose rolling con- 5-10 p.m. Dec. 2 at Jake’s Again; test, enjoyed lunch and asked ques- 5-10 p.m. Dec. 9 at The Village Bar; tions.

www.TheWayneDispatch.com November 2010 · 15 Carbon Monoxide danger Each year in America, carbon monoxide poisoning claims more than 400 lives and sends another 20,000 people to hospital emergency rooms for treatment. The City of Wayne Fire Department would like you to know there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself from deadly carbon monoxide fumes. Car- bon monoxide is an odorless, color- ide alarms measure levels of CO over less and tasteless gas; CO can kill time and are designed to sound an you before you are aware it is in your alarm before an average, healthy home. At lower levels of exposure, adult would experience symptoms. It CO causes mild effects that are often is very possible that you may not be mistaken for the flu. These symp- experiencing symptoms when you toms include headaches, dizziness, hear the alarm. This does not mean disorientation, nausea and fatigue. that CO is not present. CO gas can come from several If your CO alarm goes off and no sources in your home: Furnaces, hot one is feeling ill, you should silence water heaters, fireplaces and motor the alarm, turn off all appliances and vehicles. There are several steps you sources of combustion, and ventilate can take to protect yourself and your the house with fresh air by opening family. Have a qualified professional doors and windows. You should call check your furnace, hot water heater the gas company or a qualified heat- and chimney venting systems at least ing and cooling company to investi- once a year. Never use your oven to gate the possible source of CO build heat your home and never use a gas up. If the CO alarm goes off and peo- powered generator inside your home ple are feeling ill, you should evacu- or garage during power outages. ate the home immediately and call To protect yourself and your fam- 911. Do not reenter the home once ily from CO poisoning you should in- you’re out until you’re sure it is safe. stall at least one carbon monoxide Should you have any further ques- alarm near the sleeping areas and tions on any fire and life safety is- outside individual bedrooms. Make sues, please feel free to call the City sure the alarm is Underwriters Lab- of Wayne Fire Department’s Fire Mar- oratories (UL) listed. Carbon monox- shal’s office at 734-722-1111. Michigan Assembly goes solar Ford Motor Company is planning to install 500 kilowatts of solar panels on a four acre spot at the Michigan Assembly Plant on Michigan Avenue. This solar array will be on the east side of the plant in front of Wayne As- sembly. This will generate enough energy to power 100 homes for one year. This is a partnership between Ford and Detroit Edison. Gordon Nader of Detroit Edison said “Ford Wayne is going to be the cen- ter for a lot of Ford green initiatives.” He said they are going to learn how to produce green power and use it for manufacturing. The solar array will provide some power to the existing stamping plant. It will also provide charging stations for battery electric trucks that will be used to transport parts around the complex. Because the solar panels are not permanent and can be moved it has to be addressed if they will be considered personal property or part of the building for tax purposes.