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Island Party Movie Night Spotlight, Continued from page 12 Island,” said Ledi Shkembi, Nick's

Coney Island owner. “We have a lot of
they could use a little more cheese regulars and serve a lot of commu-
By Sarah Shurge but were still really good. nity people, businesses, and CLS
Kick-off the summer right with After I finished eating and was (community living services).”
Wayne’s annual Kick-Off to Summer waiting for Hawk to finish her meal Shkembi has always wanted to
— Island Party Movie Night. (yes, I am a fast eater), I noticed the own a restaurant. He has been in-
“While the event is traditionally soups of the day (chicken noodle volved in the restaurant industry
held in beautiful Goudy Park, ongo- and chicken lemon rice) listed on a since he was 15 years old and was a
ing amphitheater improvements framed chalkboard on the wall. I cook from 2008-2015, until he took
have made it necessary to pause pointed it out to Hawk because both ownership of Nick's Coney Island.
summer programming at that loca- my mom and I are huge fans of “My favorite part is talking to peo-
tion,” said Lisa Kubany, Wayne chicken lemon rice soup and she in- ple and interacting with the cus-
Downtown Development Authority formed me that her mom is also. So tomers,” said Shkembi. “I like
(DDA) Marketing and Events Direc- next time Chelsea walked past, I making sure everything is taken care
tor. “This year we’re moving just asked her if we could place a to-go of and people are coming in here
down the road to a new location, and order. Hawk ordered a bowl of with a smiling face.”
we’re still set for a magical night lemon rice soup for her mom and I Nick's Coney Island offers break-
under the stars.” ordered a quart of lemon rice soup fast specials and lunch deals, includ-
The movie night location has for my mom and me to share. ing sandwich or pita with soup or
been moved to the Wayne Historical Shortly after, our soups were salad for $9. Some of Nick's Coney
Museum (1 Towne Square) and Hill- brought out in to-go bags (when I got Island best-selling items are the
crest Bible Church on Friday, June lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. home, I saw there were bags of oys- omelettes and Johny’s Pita.
6th, from 5 - 9:30 p.m. The movie, Moana 2, will start at ter crackers inside as well), we paid Nick's Coney Island is located at
Parking will be at the Metro Plaza 7:15 p.m. The movie screen will be our bills, and headed out. It was a 35425 W Michigan Ave and is open
Mall, and surrounding parking on set up in the First Congregational lovely experience, and I would rec- Sunday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Main St. and Newberry St. Biddle church parking lot, and guests will ommend stopping by and getting For more information about Nick's
Street will be blocked and closed for be seated comfortably on the lawn of served by Chelsea. Coney Island or to place a to-go
this event. the Museum, facing the screen. Nick's Coney Island has been in order, call (734)729-5100.
From 5 -7 p.m. there will be a live “As the Event Director, I’m most Wayne since 2011, new ownership Be sure to check out Nick's Coney
dance party with DJ Lutali from The looking forward to seeing all of the took over in 2015. “We’re a family- Island and be on the lookout for the
Dance Academy, games, prizes, and families and their friends take over friendly breakfast and lunch Coney next Spotlight Series with Sarah!
three different food trucks: Fat Man the downtown square — laughing,
Nok’s, I Told You Food Truck, and playing, and dancing together as we
Kona Ice. There will be free popcorn kick off another great summer in
and cookies (while supplies last). Wayne,” said Kubany.
The movie night is Hawaiian Be sure to kick-off the summer
themed, so be sure to wear your fa- right by attending the Island Party
vorite island attire and bring a few Movie Night!

Kathryn “Kathy” Delane enjoyed merlot and champagne, and loved to curl
Koveleski passed away on up in a chair with a good book.
April 4, 2025 after living an Kathy was preceded in death by her husband
amazing 99 years. Her final Casper and is survived by her two daughters;
days were spent peacefully, Martha (Chris) and Ann; three grandchildren,
surrounded by family and Samuel (Shiela), Joshua (Krystle), and Joe; and
friends. Known for her out- seven great-grandchildren; Caitlyn, Zachary, Lydia,
look to seize the most out of Oakleigh, Mila, Eliana, and Leighton. She is also sur-
every day, Kathy will be remembered for her love vived by her sister Henrietta Browning of Florida
of travel, theater, cards, church, and family gather- and many nieces and nephews. Kathy was the ma-
ings. triarch of the family and a staple at all family gath-
A true educator at heart, Kathy taught special erings for multiple generations. She was a loyal
needs children for over thirty years, dedicating her friend and a loving relative to an ever-growing fam-
career to improving the lives of others. Outside of ily.
the classroom Kathy was a fan of Broadway the- A memorial service will be held on August 12,
ater, potlucks with friends, and enjoying the Florida 2025, the date of her 100th birthday at the First
sun during the cold Michigan winter months. Ever Congregational Church in Wayne, Michigan. In lieu
involved in the community, she was an active mem- of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the
ber of the Wayne Literary and Garden Clubs. Never First Congregational Church of Wayne. The family
more than an arm’s length away from a deck of wants to thank you for your kind thoughts and
cards, Kathy loved to sit with friends and family prayers and wishes for you to think of the happy
while playing bridge, canasta, or euchre while shar- memories of Kathy that will always bring a smile
ing stories and laughing. She drank her coffee black, to your face.
14 · May 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch