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The former BJ’s Kitchen on Grewal Trucking was given ap-
Wayne Rd has a new owner and is proval by the Wayne City Council
undergoing renovations. We will to utilize vacant land along An-
keep you updated as more informa- napolis as a truck terminal. The
tion becomes available. company is planning to pave the va-
cant land to use for truck parking.
The Westland Planning Com- They also plan to build a 400 sq. ft.
mission recently approved the building on the site. Some time in
plan to split the 16-acre Eloise the future, a 6400 sq. ft building will
property into five separate parcels. also be constructed.
The redeveloped property could in-
clude a hotel and event space. Gleaners Community Food
Bank is holding free food distribu-
Congratulations to Lt. Andrew tions at Maplewood Community
McKay who retired from the Wayne Center, 31735 Maplewood St, Gar-
Police Department after 23 years den City. The next date is September
of service. Lt. McKay has served 16 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Families and
Wayne as Police Lieutenant, individuals in need of food are en-
Firearms Instructor, Taser Instruc- couraged to attend this drive-up dis-
tor, Evidence Technician, Accredita- Congratulations to Tyler Xuereb, winner of the 2020 Wayne Police Department Schol- tribution which includes 30 pounds
tion Manager, and many other duties. arship. Tyler recently graduated from Wayne Memorial High School and will be pur- of groceries. Items could include
Lt. McKay is well known for his com- milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, lean
mitment to service, his family, and suing a degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University. The Wayne Police protein and other shelf-stable items.
his fellow officers. Prior to serving at Department Scholarship was started by Carolyn Strutz, widow of beloved police de- You will stay in your vehicle; gro-
the Wayne Police Department, Lt. partment maintenance man, Sam Strutz. The scholarship is designated for Wayne ceries will be placed in your trunk.
McKay worked at the Wayne County Memorial High School students pursuing higher education in the criminal justice field. No appointment is needed. You do
Sheriff’s Department, and served in not need proof of eligibility or identi-
the United States Marine Corps. The scholarship is entirely funded by donations. Tyler received $1,000 toward his fication to receive food.
studies at Michigan State University. See Briefs, page 12

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