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The annual Scarecrow Recep- event at Goudy Park on Saturday,
tion will be held in Derby’s Alley, October 9, from 8:30 a.m. until
34924 W. Michigan Ave. on Satur- Noon. Volunteers are needed to
day, October 16. An in-person vot- help. The Parks and Trails commit-
ing contest will be taking place tee would appreciate it as the more
during the event and the winners of who help, the less time it will take.
the three different contests being The DPW (Dept. of Public Works)
held (in-person voting, Facebook vot- will be providing yard waste bags
ing on Wayne Ripple Effect’s Face- and other supplies. Volunteers are
book page that is currently running asked to bring work gloves, rakes,
until October 16, and Judge’s weeding and pruning implements
Choice) will be announced. The and anything else that might help.
Scarecrow Reception will also fea-
ture music, donuts and cider. The Come test your knowledge of
scarecrows are currently on display Wayne history at Trivia Night with
in downtown Wayne until November The Wayne Rotary Club made a $5,000 donation to the Champions of Wayne pro- the Wayne Historical Society and
1. gram. From left to right: Wayne Rotary President Charlotte Tarwacki, Dr. James An- Knights of Columbus #3021 Notre
Dame Council on Wednesday, No-
Each year, the Wayne Police De- derson, Principal of Wayne Memorial High School; City of Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa, vember 10, at 6 p.m. Have fun and
partment’s Awards Committee Retired Judge Laura Mack, Founder of Champions of Wayne Richard Helppie, Kari enjoy a game of trivia centered
meets to select a Police Officer of D. Walker, President & CEO of The Guidance Center, and The Honorable Milton L. around your knowledge of Wayne.
the Year Award recipient as well as Mack Jr. You could even win prizes! Cost is
individual awards for exemplary $5 per person with 1-4 person
service. Sgt. Boruta was selected John Glenn vs. Wayne Memorial Var- teams. Food and drinks will be avail-
for Police Officer of the Year. The sity Football game. It will be at 7 p.m. The annual All-You-Can-Eat able for purchase. The event will be
Awards Committee also recom- at Wayne Memorial High School. Pancake Breakfast with your held at the Notre Dame Hall at 3144
mended the below awards. Chief This year’s game also coincides with Wayne Fire Department is Satur- S. Wayne Rd.
Strong presented all officers with Wayne Memorial’s Homecoming. The day, October 9, from 9 a.m. – Noon.
their awards last month as well as District is proud that both schools Held at the Wayne Fire Station, 3300 Oct. 21 – History of Michigan
made an awards presentation at a re- will have their football players, cheer- S. Wayne Rd, the cost is $5 per per- Avenue
cent City Council meeting. leaders and marching bands at the son with children ages 10 and under 7 p.m. – At the Wayne Public Li-
Officer Bolton – Chief’s Award – event. The NFL Flag Football teams only $3. Advance tickets are not nec- brary, Jon Milan and Gail Offen will
seizure of illegal narcotics, driving from the elementary schools will essary. There will also be games and be presenting about the history of
under influence also be recognized. raffles. Call (734) 722-1111 if you this long-traveled road that runs
Officer Colwell – Chief’s Award – have any questions. across the state.
seizure of an illegal handgun There’s a Nightmare on Wayne
Officer Talmadge – Commenda- Rd! The Wayne Chamber of Com- Members of Wayne Westland Oct. 23 – Ghost Hunt at the Mu-
tion, Sergeant Hughes and Officer merce is presenting this new event in Federal Credit Union can now re- seum
Colwell – Chief’s Award – safe and Downtown Wayne on Saturday, Octo- ceive a free credit report on the 8 - 11:45p.m. – Join Great Lakes
professional resolution to a mental ber 23. The Kick-off and Welcome last Friday of every month. Visit Ghost hunters as they hunt for para-
health emergency begin at 11 a.m. at the Goudy Park with member representatives in the normal activity in the 140-year-old
Officer Jolly – Lifesaving Award – Amphitheatre. There will be a pump- lobby for all the details. museum building. 1 hour spot is
located a subject who was experienc- kin pie contest, a pumpkin carving $20.
ing a medical emergency and had contest, and costume contests for The Parks and Trails Commit-
wandered off during extreme kids and pets. Kids will especially tee will be spearheading a clean-up See Briefs, page 17
cold/snow without a jacket love the Trick-or-Treating from 2 – 4
Officer Jolly – Commendation, p.m. There will be food trucks at
Sergeants Strasser and Perez – Goudy Park from 11 a.m. until 7
Chief’s Awards – safely arrested a p.m.
combative suspect who had severely
injured his girlfriend Free clothing giveaway! Cross-
Sergeant Hughes and Officer Tal- Pointe Community Church will be
madge - Commendation – spear- having all of their clothing setup out-
headed campaign to help a child who side for free and easy "shopping" on
had been paralyzed in a car crash. Saturday, October 9, from 9 a.m. -
This campaign included the pur- Noon. There will be clothing options
chase of handicap van for the child’s for all ages. Please stop by and check
mother. the event out. Everything is free! All
are welcome. In the event of in-
Friday, October 15, is a big day clement weather, this event will be
in the Wayne Westland Community postponed. CrossPointe is located at
School District! It is the annual 36125 Glenwood Rd. in Wayne.
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