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WAYNE - WESTLAND

Star struck

Westland to honor award-winning actor

The next time Tony Award School Drama Division in New memorating his local heritage.
winning actor Gregory Jbara York from 1982-1986, Group 15, “I was thrilled to learn one
returns to his home town, he will where he received his bachelor sign would have a home near
be greeted by two new signs hon- of fine arts degree. the new city hall located adja-
oring his career achievements. Jbara won the 2009 Tony, cent to the city's namesake,
The signs will be formally Outer Critics Circle and Drama Westland Shopping Center,
dedicated at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 at Desk Awards for Best Featured home of the infamous 'Goose
Westland City Hall, 36300 Actor in a Musical originating and the Golden Egg' sculpture,
Warren Road and the event is the role of “Jackie Elliot” in the slash kiddie death slide through
open to the public. Broadway production of Billy the neck hole'” Jbara comment- Gregory Jbara, 1978 Gregory Jbara, 2019
Jbara was born in Westland, Elliot and starred on Broadway ed.
which was then Nankin as “Billy Flynn” in the Tony At Jbara's request, the second Metro Airport for a visit,” Jbara incredible host of talented, suc-
Township, Sept. 28, 1961. He Award winning revival of sign will have a permanent said. “Growing up, that drive cessful individuals and Gregory
attended Kettering Elementary, Chicago. Jbara's acting prowess home visible from northbound down Merriman to Detroit Jbara is a perfect example,”
Tinkham Elementary, Marshall extends to television as well, as Merriman Road at the Metro always represented the commented Wild. “Despite his
Jr. High and went on to graduate he stars on the CBS police Westland/Romulus border. excitement of seeing the world. incredible success, Mr. Jbara has
from Wayne Memorial High drama, Blue Bloods. “Choosing the other sign's Now when the world comes to always maintained a great deal
School. From there, Jbara went Suggested by Westland resi- home was a no-brainer. Right Michigan, I get to show off the of pride for his hometown of
on to attend the University of dent John Goci and championed next to the same 'Westland - An hometown to which I owe all my Westland and it is my honor to
Michigan in Ann Arbor from by Westland Mayor, William R. All American City' sign at the success in life. An unimaginable recognize him and his over 30
1979 to 1981 and then left Wild, the city will recognize Romulus border that makes my honor.” years of award winning perform-
Michigan to attend the Juilliard Jbara with the road signs com- heart swell every time I fly into “Westland has given rise to an ances.”
Scarecrow Show entries sought for annual city display

It is getting pretty scary in person at the Wayne Historical than 50 installations, while Scarecrow Contest winners will participation from our communi-
downtown Wayne, or it will about Museum (One Town Square, exploring historic downtown be announced. The event will fea- ty. We are hopeful that this year's
Sept. 28. Wayne). The entry fee for the Wayne. ture live music as well as donuts event will be even bigger,” com-
Participants have only until show is $20 or $15 for returning Residents and visitors will also and cider from the Dexter Cider mented Maxell Cameron, Wayne
Sept. 21 to register to participate participants who already have a have the opportunity to vote for Mill Main Street executive director.
in the Scarecrow Show organized scarecrow frame. their favorite Scarecrows and Launched by Wayne Main Annually this project draws
by Wayne Main Street. Those Scarecrows will be on display Wayne Main Street will host a vot- Street in 2011, the Wayne thousands of visitors to down-
interested in participating can do throughout downtown Wayne ing contest and reception in Scarecrow Show has become a town Wayne to view the over 50
so by downloading an entry form from Sept. 28 through Nov. 2. Derby's Alley (34924 W. Michigan signature event in the community. scarecrows installed throughout
online at downtownwayne.org/ Community members are encour- Ave, Wayne) from 4-7 p.m. “Last year was one of the best the commercial district, Cameron
scarecrows or by registering in aged to visit each of the more Wednesday, Oct. 16 when the years for this project in terms of said.
Attorney general hosts elder-abuse meeting in Wayne

Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D- chance to discuss issues affecting Adult Protective Services HYPE Athletics Western Wayne, to SenDPolehanki@senate.
Livonia) Rep. Kevin Coleman (D- seniors such as identity theft, (MDHHS) and Madonna 4635 Howe Road in Wayne. michigan.gov.
Westland) and Attorney General legal rights, elder abuse, services University Aging Studies For further information about Polehanki represents the 7th
Dana Nessel will host a summit available to seniors, how to avoid Department. this event, or to inquire about Senate District that includes the
about senior issues from 1-2 p.m. scams and other topics, accord- The meeting is free and open upcoming events, call cities of Livonia, Northville,
tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 13, in ing to a prepared statement. to the public, and no RSVP is Polehanki's office at (517) 373- Plymouth and Wayne, and the
Wayne. Panelists will include represen- required. 7350, toll-free at (855) DIST007 townships of Canton, Northville
The Senior Summit is a tatives from The Senior Alliance, The meeting will take place at (855-347-8007), or send an email and Plymouth.