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Distinguished Young Woman to be named March 8

The Distinguished Young Women Lenard, Kyiana Parrom, Ciara Ray-
of Wayne-Westland Scholarship Pro- mond and Andrea Santiago-Lagunas.
gram will be holding the 52nd An- Tickets to the event can be pur-
nual Scholarship Program on Friday, chased from any participant or on
March 8, at Wayne Memorial High the night of the show for $10.00. All
School in Wayne at 7:00 p.m. Eight proceeds go toward scholarship
contestants from Wayne, Westland awards. Come out to cheer on our
and Inkster will compete for thou- contestants.
sands of dollars in college scholar- The Wayne-Westland Local Pro-
ships and the chance to represent gram is part of the Distinguished
their communities at local events Young Women of America, which has
and at the state finals in Canton, impacted the lives of more than
Michigan in July 2019. 765,000 young women since it first
This scholarship program is began in 1958.
based on academic scholastics, lead- The mission is to empower high
ership, physical fitness and talent. At school young women by providing
the local program on March 8, con- scholarship opportunities, develop-
testants will perform an opening ing self-confidence and teaching cru-
number and compete in a perform- Distinguished Young Women of Wayne-Westland Class of 2020. Front row (left to cial life skills needed for success in
ing arts talent routine, a physical fit- right) Brooklyn Climer (Wayne), Ciara Raymond (Wayne), Andrea Santiago-Lagunas college and beyond. National spon-
ness routine and self-expression. (Westland) and Susan Lenard (Westland). Back row (left to right) Shauna Jackson sors include Mobile County, City of
Contestants are also evaluated based (Wayne), Ebere Bernard (Westland), Jenna Engberts (Westland) and Kyiana Parrom Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation,
on academic scholastics and inter- Encore Rehabilitation, Wintzell's
view. “This is an amazing group of (Westland). Photo by Marvin Soleau Oyster House, Master Boat Builders,
smart and talented young women, vite the public to come and support Director. Barbara Barrington Jones Family
and we are excited to have them these accomplished young women” Competing this year is Ebere Foundation, Evonik, Regions Finan-
showcase their talents at our 52nd said Lauren Reed, Distinguished Bernard, Brooklyn Climer, Jenna cial Corporation, Jostens and Ala-
annual scholarship program. We in- Young Women of Wayne-Westland Co- Engberts, Shauna Jackson, Susan bama Media Group.

BRIEFS, Continued from page 4 bring your camera, but there will Farm, a working and educational up to the present.
also be a photographer on site to farm. The cost for the trip on Friday,
out a new game or challenge your take a FREE professional picture March 8, is $76. For more informa- We love a clean Wayne!
family members to a classic! There which will be emailed to you. tion, contact Nancy at the Wayne Sen- Join Wayne Main Street on Satur-
will be a wide variety of board REMAX Cornerstone will be ac- ior Services office (734) 721-7460. day, April 20, from 9:00 a.m.-Noon
games—favorites like Monopoly, cepting donations for The Children’s and participate in Wayne's Down-
Connect 4, Parcheesi, and Clue—as Miracle Network. All donations stay Learn architectural styles town Clean Up Day. Wayne is amaz-
well as some new games you might local to provide scholarships for Tyler Moll of The Wayne Histori- ing, and this project is an effort to
not have experienced yet! Drop in for kids to attend the RE/MAX commu- cal Society will present the program keep the city beautiful. This year, the
a few minutes or stay for hours. All nication preschool at Beaumont “American Architectural Styles” at Spring Clean Up will take place on
ages are welcome! Royal Oak. the Wayne Historical Museum, 1 Earth Day weekend! Volunteers are
Towne Square, on Thursday, March needed! You can make a difference
Peter Cottontail workshop Lost car companies 14, at 7:00 p.m. Tyler will talk about by volunteering to help clean up
Bring your kids to this new and of Detroit architectural styles from the 1500s Wayne.
fun free event at the Knights of The Wayne Public Library, 3737
Columbus Notre Dame Lounge, S. Wayne Rd,, will be hosting the pro-
3144 S. Wayne Rd. on Saturday, gram “Lost Car Companies of De-
April 13, from 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. troit” on Tuesday, April 16, at 7:00
There will be free kids crafts open to p.m. Among the more than two hun-
kids of all ages. You will be able to dred auto companies that tried their
purchase a hot dog or taco with a luck in the Motor City, just three re-
pop for $3. Come see what this new main: Ford, General Motors, and
event is all about! Chrysler. Many of those lost to his-
tory still have colorful stories worth
Free easter bunny pictures telling.
Come get your picture taken with
the Easter Bunny for FREE on Sat- Made in Michigan trip
urday, April 13, at REMAX Corner- Enjoy a fun and informative tour
stone, 8311 N. Wayne Rd, Westland at the Jiffy Factory in Chelsea and
from Noon-3:00 p.m. Feel free to then visit Shawhaven Maple Syrup
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