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There were a lot of very busy people in
the City of Wayne this summer, most of them
with their heads buried deeply in stories of
adventure, romance, mystery and classic
tales.
They were among the record number of
285 children, 67 teens and 38 adults who par-
ticipated in the Wayne Public Library
SummerReadingProgramthis year.
This year, the summer reading theme was
DreamBig, Read and according to Children's
Librarian Jody Wolak, that's exactly what
many of the youngsters did.
“Summer reading programs are a great
way for families to enjoy spending time
together. Plus, kids who read during the sum-
mer are better prepared when returning to
school in the fall,”Wolak said. “Children par-
ticipating in the Wayne Public Library
Summer Reading Program read for more
than 2,800 hours this summer.”
Wayne Public Library Director Paulette
Medvecky added, “Summer reading pro-
grams are about reading, of course, but the
library also offer great educational and
entertaining events that complement the
summer reading theme and helps make the
library a real community gathering place.”
Some of the most popular programs this
summer included a workshop on making
Native American dreamcatchers, a live owl
visit and a talk by former Biggest Loser con-
testant Buddy Shuh.
Just because summer reading has con-
cluded doesn't mean the fun at the library is
over. “We are going to continue to offer great
programs for children, teens, and adults,”
Medvecky said. “Check out the library
newsletter or our website to see our upcom-
ing events and what we have to offer that's
most interesting to you.”
Summer reading at the Wayne Public
Library would not have been possible with-
out support from the Friends of the Wayne
Public Library, theWayneCivitanClub, and a
grant from Dollar General. In addition,
prizes were donated from The Henry Ford
and Greenfield Village, Zap Zone of Canton,
Papa Romano's of Wayne, Dairy Queen of
Wayne, andSkatin' Station of Canton.
TheWayne Public Library serves the resi-
dents of Wayne and surrounding communi-
ties, providing access to reliable sources of
information with prompt and friendly serv-
ice in a welcoming environment, Medvecky
said. TheWayne Public Library is open from
10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday, from
noon until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and is
closed onSunday andMonday.
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Library Summer Reading Program proves popular
Wildwood Elementary School in
Westland was honored with the
2012 Robert and Patricia Muth
Excellence in Leadership Award
lastmonth.
The award was presented at the
meeting of the members of the
board of education Aug. 27. The
annual award, sponsored by the
Middle
Cities
Education
Association, honors Kindergarten
through 12th grade schools in
Michigan school systems that
demonstrate leadership in school
improvements,
specifically
improvements that reflect gains in
student achievement. Middle Cities
Education Association is a coali-
tion of 33 urban school districts in
Michigan, according to Ray
Telman, executive director of
MiddleCities.
“Wildwood Elementary School
serves as an excellent example of
how effective school improvement
efforts can make a real different in
student learning,” Telman said.
Schools applying for the award
were required to provide informa-
tion on how teachers, administra-
tors and staff worked together to
address such school improvement
issues as professional develop-
ment, student achievement goals
and community involvement
among other areas. Each of the
schools selected for the award was
successful in preparing a compre-
hensive award entry that outlined
their school improvement efforts
and provided the evidence and
data necessary to prove that their
efforts were successful in helping
improve student achievement.
“We are honored to have one of
our school selected for the Muth
Awards,” said Dr. Gregory J.
Baracy, superintendent of the
Wayne-Westland Community
Schools. “The team at Wildwood is
a dedicated groupwho are commit-
ted to their students. The whole
community is proud of their efforts.
The Muth Award is named in
honor of Dr. Robert Muth and his
wife, Patricia, who instituted the
award endowment in 1989 uponDr.
Muth's retirement as executive
director of Middle Cities Education
Association.
Wildwood wins honor
Revival meetings planned
Evangelist Bishop Rance L. Allen will be
the speaker at the Faithway Ministries
Revival in Inkster.
The revival is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept.
12, 13 and 14 at Faithway Ministries, 3100
Harrison, corner of Cherry, in Inkster.
Bishop Bennie L. Oliphant is the host
pastor for the event featuring Allen who is
the pastor of New Bethel Bountiful
Blessings COGIC inToledo, OH.
He is also a prelate of the Michigan
NorthwesternHarvest JurisdictionCOGIC.
For more information about the event,
call (734) 467-8652.
The revival is free and open to the pub-
lic.
Participants in the Wayne Public Library Summer Reading Program this year enjoyed learn-
ing how to make a Native American dream catcher and a visit from a live screech owl.
Special visit
Markeet West, the grand-
daughter of Herman and
Lovel l West, left, of
Westland, recently earned
her medical degree in
Charlotte, N.C. where she
will specialize in the care of
babies and children. She
recently returned home to
help celebrate her nephew,
Calvin West III's, first birth-
day with her brother and
members of her family.
To advertise
in The Eagle
Call
734-467-1900.