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Tragedy at Hickory Hollow their captors.
On the evening of Friday, Febru- Seeking distinguished alumni Author Gregory Sumner will be
ary 1, City of Wayne Police and Fire at the Wayne Public Library on
personnel responded to a wellness Wednesday, February 13, to tell the
check request at Hickory Hollow Co- This year’s commencement will continue the tradition of awarding story of these detainees and the ordi-
operative. When Police and Fire offi- a “Distinguished Alumni” medal to a former graduate of Wayne Me- nary Americans who embodied our
cials arrived at this location, they morial High School. highest ideals, even amid a global
found an unresponsive woman and “We have had many outstanding people graduate from Wayne Me- war. This free event will start at 7:00
an unconscious man in the dwelling. morial,” states Kevin Weber, Wayne Memorial’s Principal. “Many have p.m. and is co-hosted by the Friends
Wayne-Westland Fire Chief contributed significantly to the betterment of society on a local, state, of the Library with the Wayne Histor-
Michael Stradtner stated the cause national or international level. The Distinguished Alumni Award has ical Society.
appeared to be related to high car- become a part of the annual commencement ceremony of Wayne Me-
bon monoxide levels due to the chim- morial High School. Each winner is awarded a medal inscribed with Local trip available
ney not properly venting in the unit the official school seal. “This is an opportunity for our current grad- The Wayne Senior Services office
because of ice build-up due to the ex- uating class to hear first hand from a former alumnus who has made and the Wayne Sometimes Travelers
treme temperatures. his/her mark on society.” The most difficult task is to locate the many announce a motorcoach trip to local
Concerned about the safety of the alumni who have distinguished themselves since their graduation. attractions on Tuesday, February 19.
residents who reside at Hickory Hol- For that reason, Wayne Memorial is asking the community to help in The trip includes lunch at Meri-
low Cooperative, First Responders its search. If any member of the community wishes to nominate a wethers in Southfield, a guided stroll
went building to building to check Wayne Memorial graduate, they are asked to contact Mrs. Rawson, through The Whitney mansion in De-
carbon monoxide levels in 267 units. Secretary to the Principal, at Wayne Memorial High School, 3001 troit while sipping champagne, and
Several additional units reported Fourth Street, Wayne, Michigan 48186. Mrs. Rawson’s phone number a self-guided tour at Pewabic Pottery.
high levels of carbon monoxide and is (734) 419-2206. Cost is $69 per person.
were immediately evacuated. A “Distinguished Alumni” committee has been established at Call Wayne Senior Services at
The Wayne Police and Fire De- Wayne Memorial to decide on the recipient for 2019. An announce- (734) 721-7460 for more informa-
partments are working on finalizing ment of the winner will be made in mid-May, and the recipient will tion or to sign up.
reports at this time. then be honored at commencement, June 1, 2019.
The City of Wayne would like to Nominations should be returned to Mrs. Rawson by February 28, Coffee hour with
thank the following for their assis- 2019. state representative
tance: Westland Fire Department, Kevin Coleman, the 16th District
Inkster Fire Department, Inkster Po- all cities are welcome! To register a time of homefront labor shortages, State Representative, has set up of-
lice Department, Garden City Police player new to the league, please pro- they picked fruit in Berrien County, fice in Lansing. The phone number
Department, Consumers Energy, vide a copy of your child’s birth cer- harvested sugar beets in the Thumb, to contact him in Lansing is (517)
and the Hickory Hollow Cooperative tificate. cut pulpwood in the Upper Penin- 373-2576. Kevin’s email is Kevin-
management and maintenance staff. Wayne Baseball Association is sula and maintained parks and Coleman@housemi.gov.
also looking for girls born 2002- other public spaces in Detroit. The State Rep. Coleman will be joined
Upcoming Wayne baseball 2012 for fastpitch softball. Registra- work programs were not flawless by State Senator Dayna Polehanki
association events tion will be held at the Wayne Public and not all of the prisoners were co- for a coffee hour in Wayne on Thurs-
operative, but many of the men es-
Library, 3737 S. Wayne Rd, on Tues-
The Wayne Baseball Association days (February 12 and 26, March 5 tablished enduring friendships with day, February 28, at Karma Coffee,
will be hosting a fundraiser at Buf- and 12) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Satur- 35634 W. Michigan Ave.
falo Wild Wings, 6677 N. Wayne Rd, day registrations will be held on Feb-
in Westland on Monday, March 4. ruary 16, March 2 and March 16
Come for lunch and/or dinner on from 12:30-2:30 p.m. also at the
this day and 20% of all purchases ac- Wayne Public Library. A special reg-
companied by a fundraiser certifi- istration will also be held on Monday,
cate will be donated to Wayne February 18, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at
Baseball Association. Mark Chevrolet, 33200 Michigan
Sign ups for the 2019 Wayne Ave. Players from all cities are wel-
Baseball Association season are com- come! 10-14 girls are needed per
ing soon. Register at the Wayne Pub- team to enter the league. New play-
lic Library, 3737 S. Wayne Rd, on ers must provide birth certificates.
Tuesdays (February 12 and 26; For more information, call (734)
March 2 and 16) from 5:30-7:30 722-6400.
p.m. You can also register on Satur-
days from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the li- Michigan POW
brary on February 16, March 2 and
March 16. There will be a special reg- camps in WWII
istration at Mark Chevrolet, 33200 During World War II, Michigan be-
Michigan Ave, on Monday, February came a temporary home to six thou-
18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Players from sand German and Italian POWs. At a
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