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Veteran's returned to Judy in 1970, the year and inadequate military training.
“They are overworked and
they married. She found at that
time some veterans groups didn't they serve multiple tours,” Berna
FROM PAGE 1 welcome Vietnam service per- said, echoing Iscaro.
sonnel, although she's found the Earlier on, Veteran's Haven
year. They deal with me only. Veterans of Foreign Wars more was housed in a business garage,
Last year, we got 100 coats.” welcoming now. then the Tinkham Center of the
The volunteers also appreci- The VFW Post on Mill Street Wayne-Westland Schools. Berna
ate good-quality Red Wing boots in Plymouth, shared by the said drop-in talk time during
and shoes for men. They can't Vietnam Veterans of America their weekday morning hours is
store or use women's clothing, Chapter 528, worked on pricing fine, adding, “But if they're home-
and serve a few women veterans. for Veteran's Haven's 25th less, they'll be coming in to get
Toys are collected in smaller anniversary party. warm.”
quantity at Christmas only. Judy Berna's brother was She regrets a grant loss a few
Of volunteering, Pavlik said, career Navy, and liked that, years ago that cost them a larger
“There's no amount of time that's while her father was in the Navy home that could accommodate
too little. That's fine by us, they in Korea. Iscaro's from the some 10 veterans. Pavlik, Berna
want to throw a couple hours at it Marine Corps, including 1983 and Iscaro agree there's less
here and there. We'll welcome Grenada. media and public attention now
them with open arms.” She noted, “After 9/11, every- on servicemen and women, and
Added Berna, “That's how we one wanted to go back even my veterans.
keep going.” poor father who wad dying of Pavlik described men fighting
They appreciate children's cancer.” Taliban gunfire with only sand-
artwork and thank you letters, The three would like to see bags and plywood. “You take
some of which cover Veteran's more recognition of service per- your hat off to those guys,” he
Haven inside walls. The volun- sonnel and veterans, rather than said, adding of those returning
teers give plaques to recognize simply holding parties on the home, “There's no common Veteran Mark Iscaro shows men's clothing in the Veteran's Haven
that, and get photos of young peo- Fourth of July and Memorial Day, ground to talk about things.” warehouse.
ple in return for their records. Iscaro said. Berna recalled Vietnam veter-
Pavlik served in the U.S. Air “The services are stretched ans coming home to insults. stink.” auxiliary groups and others,
Force from 1983-1993, both in real thin right now,” said Pavlik. “They were just getting blown to Cars aren't taken now by including young people from
Italy and stateside in Nevada. “I think a lot of people don't real- pieces, but they weren't in a war,” Veteran's Haven, but can be Ypsilanti who gave compression
His father was a World War II ize.” she said of some viewpoints. donated to Charity Motors, with socks and wool socks.
U.S. Marine. He noted a collision of Navy Pavlik said their clients espe- Veteran's Haven getting a per- “You'd never think a group of
“He used to have nightmares,” ships in the Orient, which Pavlik cially appreciate food: “They'll centage with that designation. kids would run with it,” Pavlik
recalled Pavlik. Vince Berna attributes to 12- to 16-hour days wait in the cold, not make a The volunteers also appreciate said of that idea.
Small Business Saturday to be marked in Wayne

This holiday season, Wayne Small tote and other Small is a great way to get amazing gifts information, including a link to Business Saturday.
Main Street and the Wayne Business Saturday gifts. for your friends and family, while register for the kick off event, can Started in 2010, by American
Downtown Development Organizers will also be giving supporting local Wayne business- be found at Express and the National Trust
Authority officials are reminding away $1,000 in gift cards to local es and establishments.,” com- downtownwayne.org/smallbizsat- for Historic Preservation, Small
shoppers to think Wayne and shop businesses that attendees will mented Lori Gouin, economic urday. Business Saturday is a nationwide
local. These two organizations are have the chance to win. The event director in Wayne. Wayne Main Street has also shopping event aimed at support-
spearheading the downtown is free to attend and the first 100 Following the kick off event, partnered with the State Wayne ing small businesses and tradi-
Wayne Small Business Saturday people to register will receive a participants are invited to visit the Theater at 35310 West Michigan tional downtown retail districts
initiative, which will take place on free small coffee from Karma more than 20 participating stores Ave., to bring a special visitor to such as downtown Wayne by
Saturday, Nov. 24. Coffee. in downtown Wayne. Designer Wayne. encouraging people to shop local.
The day will begin with an For many retailers in Wayne, Wearhouse, Leo's Jewelry, Helium Children younger than 12 will Small Business Saturday comple-
event at Karma Coffee & Kitchen, Small Business Saturday has a Studio, Northside Hardware, and have a chance to visit with Santa, ments some of the other shopping
35634 W. Michigan Ave., from 9:30 significant impact on the bottom Puffer Reds, and many others are including a free photo, from 11 events that take place throughout
a.m. until noon. Participants will line of many retailers in Wayne. among the Wayne businesses par- a.m. until 1 p.m. at the State the holiday season, including
be able to pick up a free Shop “Shopping in downtown Wayne ticipating in the event. More Wayne Theater during Small Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Holiday help

The Westland Community Foundation is collecting toys for the Salvation Army
effort to help local families during the holiday season. Boxes have been placed
at several locations to accept donations. The boxes will be picked up and taken
to the Salvation Army on Dec. 7. Donation boxes are now located at: Westland
City Hall, 36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185; Dix Animal Hospital, 1127
Dix Highway, Lincoln Park, MI 48146; Fantastic Sam's, 141 Wayne Road,
Westland, MI 48185; Westland Lock and Key 35665 Ford Road, Westland, MI
48185 and the office of the Westland Community Foundation, 38110 Executive
Dr., Westland, MI 48185.

Prize effort

Legends Holiday Raffle tickets

are now available in Inkster

The holiday season is approaching Hotel; two racks of lamb from Fairway
quickly, and Inkster Legends Founder Meats; two tickets to a Music Hall per-
and Director Fred Smiley and his volun- formance; two ReNue teeth whitening
teers are concentrating their efforts on packages at Cherryhill Dental; dinner for
their annual Christmas project to help two at along with other prizes from Texas
local families. Roadhouse; dinner for two at Urban
Each year, the Inkster Legends pro- Soul; dinner for two at Famous Ford
vides gifts and food for 100 families in Garage; dinner for two at They Say and
need in Inkster. The group has been pro- dinner for two at Red Lobster.
viding the help for families for seven Smiley said there will be a bonus
years and volunteers are continuing the drawing this year for a Sunday soul food
sale of raffle tickets for the drawing that dinner for two at the Stardust Lounge.
supports the help for Inkster families. The drawing will take place at the
Each raffle ticket is priced at $10 and Sheraton Hotel at 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Smiley
offers a chance to win one of three grand said, and winners do not have to be pres-
prizes; an autographed basketball from ent to claim their prizes.
the Harlem Globetrotters along with four Smiley stressed that this raffle is the
tickets to a game or four tickets to the main fundraiser for the Christmas
Detroit Pistons game against the Toronto Giveaway which helps local families.
Raptors on March 17 or four tickets to the “We couldn't do it without all those
Universoul Circus in Detroit. who donate the prizes,” he said, “we're
First prize this year is a weekend stay very thankful for all the support for all
at the Sheraton Hotel including break- these years.”
fast. Other prizes include four tickets to To purchase tickets for the raffle, call
the Henry Ford Museum; a Birthday Smiley at (734) 890-2478, Daniel Orr at
Party Blast for 13 at the Romulus Athletic (313)715-6700 or Larry Spencer at
Center; a weekend stay at the Marriott (313)520-8144.