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WAYNE - WESTLAND

Distinguished Young Women

scholarship program planned

The 53rd Distinguished Young Women Competing this year are Isabella
of Wayne-Westland Scholarship Program Riopelle, Zuriel Phillips, Shannon
will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Blevins, La 'Tavia Ventress, Morgan
Friday, March 6 at Wayne Memorial High Butler, Emma Elinski, Savannah Byers,
School. Nine contestants from Wayne, Wendy Santiago-Rivera and Arleth
Westland and Inkster will compete for Gonzalez.
thousands of dollars in college scholar- Tickets to the event can be purchased
ships and the chance to represent our from any participant or on the night of the
communities at local events and at the show for $10. All proceeds go toward
state finals in July 2020. This scholarship scholarship awards.
program is based on academic scholas- The Wayne-Westland Local Program is
tics, leadership, physical fitness and tal- part of the Distinguished Young Women of
ent. America, which has impacted the lives of
At the local program on March 6, con- more than 765,000 young women since it
testants will perform an opening number first began in 1958. “Our mission is to
and compete in a performing arts talent empower high school young women by
routine, a physical fitness routine and self providing scholarship opportunities,
expression. Contestants are also evaluat- developing self-confidence and teaching
ed based on academic scholastics and an crucial life skills needed for success in
interview. college and beyond,” Reed said.
“This is an amazing group of smart and National sponsors include Mobile
talented young women and we are excited County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power
to have them showcase their talents at our Foundation, Encore Rehabilitation, The nine hopefuls competing for scholarship in the Distinguished Young Women of
Wayne-Westland Class of 2021 prepare for the March 6 event.
53rd annual scholarship program. We Wintzell's Oyster House, Master Boat
invite the public to come and support Builders, Barbara Barrington Jones For more information about Communications Director, at (251) 438-
these accomplished young women” said Family Foundation, Evonik, Regions Distinguished Young Women, contact 3621 or Jessica@DistinguishedYW.org or
Lauren Reed, Distinguished Young Financial Corporation, Jostens and Jessica Sawyer, visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.
Women of Wayne-Westland co-director. Alabama Media Group. National Headquarters Marketing and
Wayne receives ‘unmodified’ audit, but still faces $1.5 million deficit

Officials in the City of Wayne received however, he said the city will still face a capital outlay for city equipment in sever- ance in the water and sewer fund.
an “unmodified opinion” of their finan- deficit in the 2020 budget. al departments along with the reduction “You have an aging water and sewer
cial audit for last year which shows the “Even if you hit the budget numbers on in city staff. system . You need to evaluate that both
city facing an upcoming $1.5 million budg- the head, even if you do better than the He said while these measures were long and short term,” he said.
et deficit in 2020-21. budget,” he said, the city will be short $1.5 helpful, the predicted budget shortfall Overall, Camillier had praise for the
Brian Camillier of the Plant Moran million next year. was the result of a decrease of $60 million efforts of the city.
auditing firm presented the financial The city has $14.7 percent in the rainy in property tax revenue from 2010 to 2019. “The city has prevented state interven-
report at the regular meeting of the city day fund which, Camillier said, is “below “The city has adopted cost contain- tion with tough decisions,” he said. “Your
council earlier this month. my comfort level.” He said the state mini- ment strategies, but the options to options are limited and you need a new
Camillier told the council members mum state recommendation is for munici- increase revenue are limited to property revenue sources. You are losing ground”
that the contents of the financial report palities to have $16.7, or two months oper- tax,” he said. “The city has addressed this He added that the city could not absorb
was accurate with a minor deficiency on a ating expenses, in the rainy day fund. to the best of your ability, you just don't the loss of the revenue should the upcom-
grant report which he said was a compli- He praised the city efforts to cut have resources.” ing police and fire millage on the March
ance issue, not a financial issue. He told expenses and curb spending and noted He said that a 45 percent decrease in ballot fail.
the council members that the city depart- that the decision to close the Community tax revenue since 2008 was indicative of “You can't stand to lose $350,000,”
ment heads had all managed within their Center and then outsource it to a private what the city has had to do. Camillier said. That is the amount 1 mill
respective budgets and said the efforts of operator was the correct move. He said “There is money for some road proj- of property tax generates annually in the
the city to cut expenses by not filling the center had been losing $1 million ects,” he said and added there was a bal- City of Wayne.
employment positions had helped each year.
improve the financial condition of the city. Camillier also noted other changes in
With the lack of new revenue sources, city expenses including the reduction in It's never been more important
for everyone living in Michigan
Classified
to be counted in the U.S. census.
Bachelor of Arts in Social The family is certain that,
Studies from Eastern during their three years
Michigan University. apart, Dick has been work- The census impacts everyone from seniors to students, kids and
Dick and Janet's love story ing on his dance skills, and parents and our local businesses and neighborhoods. Participating
produced seven children, that he and Janet are now
30 grandchildren and 31 happily dancing together. in the census is a civic duty as important as voting to our democra-
great-grandchildren with cy.
three more on the way. All
seven children graduated
from Wayne Memorial High PUBLIC AUCTION To help get the word out, the state of Michigan has launched the Be
School. After more than 68 MARTIN’S TOWING
happy years of marriage, 17180 DIX TOLEDO Counted campaign to communicate the importance of completing
Dick preceded Janet in BROWNSTOWN MI 48193 the census, dispel myths and help ensure every Michigander is
death on March 8, 2017. FEBRUARY 24, 2020 counted in the 2020 Census.
Dick and Janet raised their 10:00 AM
family in Wayne, where 2003 LINCOLN
they were active in the 1LNHM87A33Y705610 The census form is available in several different languages in addi-
community, including the 2007 FORD
JANET ELLEN HELPPIE First Congregational 1FMFK16567LA85623 tion to English, including Spanish. You are not required to be a citi-
Janet Ellen (Colburn) Church, Scouts, dance les- 2008 CHEVROLET zen in order to complete the 2020 Census, and there are no citizen-
Helppie passed away qui- sons, the PTA, and various 2G1WU583689266563
etly on Feb. 8, 2020. She sports teams. They moved 2015 CHRYSLER ship questions on the census form.
was a resident of Wayne to the Dallas area in 1988 1C3CCCAB4FN600638
from 1953 until 1988, and and traveled extensively 2006 CHRYSLER
prior to that lived in around the United States 2C3KA53G36H357662 The census takes place every 10 years with the goal of counting
Norwayne for several for many years. They 2002 FORD everyone living in the United States. Invitations to complete the 2020
years. joined the Carrollton Senior 3FAFP13P72R214609 Census will begin arriving in mailboxes across Southeast Michigan
She was born in Orange, Center, took up bridge, and 2006 CHRYSLER
Texas, on Nov. 9, 1927, to played Scrabble daily. 2C3KA53G76H232440 in March.
Norman and Alma (Ruble) Janet continued to pursue 1997 HONDA
Colburn. Her parents her love of dancing by tak- 1HGEJ7129VL093670
already had three children ing tap and clogging les- 2007 FORD For the first time, the census can be filled out online, as well as by
more than a decade older, sons, and performing 1FAFP53U57A115107 phone or mail, making it more convenient than ever.
and Janet's birth was fol- around North Texas for 2010 DODGE
lowed 19 months later by many years with the 1B3CC4FB3AN204625
her sister and best friend, Skyliners Tap Troupe. Dick 2002 GMC Also, your information is 100% confidential and by law cannot be
Joan. served as her cheerful driv- 2GTEK19V721122253
The sisters grew up in er and enthusiastic fan, his 2011 FORD o subscribe to The Eagle call 734-467-1900. shared with anyone. Census data is only used to produce demo-
Gary, Indiana and Detroit, dance skills never coming 3FAHP0HA1BR179878 graphic statistics and will not be used in a way that will identify you
doted on by their parents, close to Janet's -- despite a 2003 CADILLAC or your household.
two older brothers few attempts at learning. 1G6DM57NX30162276
(Norman Jr. and John) and Throughout her life, Janet 2003 FORD
older sister (Mary). Janet loved attending live theater 1FAFP53U63A102828 Completing the 2020 Census is critical to the future of our state.
graduated from Cooley and dance performances 2014 CHEVROLET
High School in Detroit, of every kind---including on 1G1JA6SHXE4140136 There is $3,000 in federal funding at stake for every person who
where she met the love of Broadway, at regional and 2001 FORD completes the census.
her life, Richard Dean community theaters, and 1FDRE14W71HB47072
(Dick) Helppie. Dick even at the local schools 2002 FORD
worked for Wayne whether or not she knew 1FMZU73EX2ZB69397 The 2020 Census will ask questions about the number of people liv-
Community Schools as an any students in the shows. 2006 CHEVROLET
attendance officer, teacher She passed on her dancing 1G1AL55F367704501 ing in your household on April 1, 2020, and ask their names, ages,
at Roosevelt Elementary, genes to her children who 1991 BUICK genders, race, dates of birth, relationship status, phone numbers
and as the swim coach at all have a wonderful sense 2G4WD54L9M1849906 and whether your home is owned or rented.
Wayne Memorial High of rhythm and grandchil- 2009 DODGE
School. dren. Her youngest, Marin 3DD4GG57V19T567975
Despite Dick's first (of Rose, continues to thank 2002 MERCURY T Participation in the census determines funding for local communities
many) proposals to Janet her "Dancing Grandma" in 1MEFM55S82AL15428
at age 17, she chose all of her professional 2008 HONDA and essential services, including public safety, schools, housing,
instead to attend Olivet dancing bios. 2HGFG126X8H06246 health care, and senior programs. Michigan receives nearly $30 bil-
College, where she studied In addition to her husband,
modern dance. But their Janet was preceded in lion per year in federal funding for these and many other critical pro-
love was strong and, at age death by her parents, her grams. Census numbers also help determine how many congres-
20, she dropped out of col- brothers, her sister Mary,
lege to marry Dick at the and her daughters Jane sional seats Michigan will have.
Mayflower Congregational (Richard Enos) and Martha
Church in Detroit on Sept. (Mark Mason). Be sure to fill out your census form
11, 1948. Still, Janet She is survived by her chil-
promised her father that dren, Joanne, Susan (Gary and Be Counted in 2020.
she would finish her Shackelford), Richard Jr. Agricultural/
degree; and so, at the age (Leslie), Sally (Michael Farming Services
of 42 and just a semester Stokes) and Mary (Tom GOT LAND? Our hunters To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/census2020/.
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