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WAYNE - WESTLAND

Historic Wayne Theater introduces heated seating

Movie goers in Wayne can now enjoy Amusements. It was located a few yards
the luxury of heated, reclining seats as away from the Wayne Theatre which it
they enjoy the latest in first-run movies at was meant to replace. The State Wayne
the historic Phoenix State-Wayne Theater. Theater was originally a single-screen
A Phoenix Theatre spokesman noted theater, later carved into four screens,
that the installation of the heated reclin- when National Amusements operated the
ers in every seat of the chain's three the- facility. When the city of Wayne took over
atre buildings in Michigan - which totals the theater, they removed two existing
24 screens, was completed only a week or storefronts and filled them in for rest-
so ago. rooms at the movie house. As part of the
“It's just another 'first' that Phoenix agreement when the city took over the
Theatres has brought to the Michigan State Wayne Theaters from National
movie-going scene,” he said. Amusements, they could not show first
Each reclining seat features an run movies, only sub-run. By 2012 it was
adjustable three-setting heating function operated by Phoenix Theatres and in
that will allow the customer to personally 2015 was playing first run movies while
set the desired temperature of the seat. Phoenix continues to make improve- “Our new heated recliners provide movies.net or www.Movie tickets.com can
This new heated innovation coupled with ments at the building. each person with the ability to adjust the purchase tickets weeks in advance, so
the reclining seats and more than 6-feet of “We first introduced reclining seats in temperature level while watching a film they can secure tickets for the latest
legroom insure comfort while enjoying a our theatres in 2014 and the ability to per- and does wonders to soothe and relax you block-buster hits without waiting in line.
film, he added. “The new heated seating sonally adjust the temperature of your while enjoying a film.” said Tearis Reid, Phoenix Theatres opened its first
arrangement makes Phoenix Theatres seat offers an entirely new level of com- Phoenix Theatres vice-president of oper- Michigan theater in 2001 and currently
the only theatre to offer 100 percent heat- fort,” said Phoenix Theatres owner Cory ations. “We really want people to enjoy a operates 10 screens at Laurel Park Place
ed reclining chairs with footrests in Jacobson. “The customers have taught us movie as if they were relaxing in their liv- in Livonia, 10 screens at The Mall of
Michigan - all in the effort to provide the a great deal about what they want to expe- ing-room and I find a heated back is about Monroe in Monroe, four screens at State
best in customer comfort,” he said. rience on their entertainment leisure the most relaxing experience we could Wayne in Wayne and six screens in
The State Theater was first operated time and amenities that provide 'living- ever find to include in our theatres.” Dubuque, Iowa. For more information,
by the Shafer family in 1946 for Wayne room comfort' are at the top of the list.” Visitors to either www.Phoenix visit www.phoenixmovies.net
Special Veterans Day celebration set in Westland

Members of the Westland Veterans memorative service is open to the public. year to ensure veterans in need and 14.
Association will host a special ceremony All city offices will be closed on active duty families have a proper holiday Participants can choose between a 16-
at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, which is Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of meal. Veterans living in Westland who 20 pound turkey or a 10-12 pound ham,
Veterans Day, a federal holiday dedicated Veterans Day on Sunday. Westland City may be in need are urged by organizers of and all meals will include stuffing,
to honoring those who have served in the Hall and the 18th District Court will be the effort to call the office of Mayor mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet pota-
U.S. Armed Forces. closed although trash and recycling pick- William R. Wild to register for their meal. toes, corn, green beans, cranberry sauce,
The ceremony will take place at the up in the city will not be affected. Meals will be dispersed from 10 a.m. until and heat and serve rolls for a family of six
Veterans Memorial Garden which is locat- In another effort to help veterans, the 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov.17 at the Wayne to eight people.
ed behind the Westland Library, 6123 Wayne-Ford Civic League will be partner- Ford Civic League. Those looking to par- The mayor's office phone is (734) 467-
Central City Parkway. The special com- ing with local elected officials again this ticipate must register by Thursday, Nov. 3200.

Police of the expense will be offset by a in creating training scenarios; Local woman killed
provide video evidence to prose-
grant from Michigan Municipal
Police have determined that
useful information to the media
which insures the city against
FROM PAGE 1 Risk Management Authority, cutors, judges and juries; provide alcohol or drugs were not a fac-
legal claims. and reduce civil liability tor in the death of Klivja Caci, 25,
This inadvertent omission “For the past two years the “Perhaps even more impor- of Westland in an rollover vehi-
proved to be problematic as Westland Police Department has tantly, the department will be cle accident last Tuesday.
judges, juries, and even the pub- been researching a body-worn able to use the new body cam The accident took place at
lic were only able to see bits and camera program that fit best with program to build and continue to about 6:34 p.m. on eastbound I-
pieces of the police officers' our department's needs and maintain community trust, trans- 96 just west of Newburgh Road,
interactions. For this reason, the capabilities,” said Jedrusik. “I parency and accountability. The according to a report from the
department had been thoroughly want to thank the mayor and city Westland Police Department is Livonia Police Department.
researching a new method in council for making the financial aware that many citizens Police investigators deter-
which the whole story could be investment into our police throughout the county have lost serve their communities,” said mined that Caci was alone in her
captured, Jedrusik explained. department. The technological trust and/or confidence in their Jedrusik. vehicle as she attempted to exit
The city will pay $493,817 over benefits and capabilities of this local law enforcement agencies,” “The body camera program eastbound I-96 at Newburgh.
five years for the 81 cameras, 60 program are tremendous.” the chief said. will allow the Westland Police Investigators said it appeared
replacement Tasers, accessories, With the Axon body cameras, “There have been some bad Department to continue to main- she lost control of the vehicle,
service and two opportunities to uniformed officers will be able officers out there who have hurt tain the trust of the community, causing it to leave the exit ramp
replace the cameras purchased to: capture video evidence inside the reputation of the hundreds of the confidence in their agency and roll over several times
from Axon, a company from of homes, businesses, parks, and thousands of good, hard working and their ability to maintain com- before stopping in the eastbound
Scottsdale, AZ specializing in schools; provide a high definition and dedicated men and women plete transparency, while pro- lanes of I-96.
weapons and information tech- up close view as seen by the offi- of public safety who risk their tecting our officers as well,” com- Police said Caci sustained
nology for law enforcement. Part cer; assist the police department lives every day to protect and mented Mayor William R. Wild. fatal injuries in the crash.

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