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WAYNE - WESTLAND
WAYNE - WESTLAND

Thanksgiving…

Mayors, community thank veterans

and families for service to country

Westland Mayor William R. Wild, The event was coordinated by Wild
Wayne Mayor John P. Rhaesa, Wayne Ford and Rhaesa, members of the Westland
Civic League President Vic Barra, and and Wayne city councils, Westland City
several elected officials handed out holi- Council President Jim Hart and
day meals last week to during the Ninth Councilwoman Andrea Rutkowski.
Annual Meals for Wayne-Westland Westland Councilwoman Melissa Sampey
Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and organized meal delivery coordination.
Families of Active-Duty Service Members The effort was also helped by Wayne Ford Auxiliary, Westland
program. Civic League members, Westland Rotary Club, Fausone,
Recipients received a 12-16 pound Community Police officers, VFW 9885 Bonn, PLC, Wayne 100
turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and BOVA Auxiliary, John Glenn High School Club, The Westland
gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, Junior Varsity Football team members, House Affordable
cranberry sauce, and rolls for a family of Westland Democratic Club members, Assisted Living,
six to eight people. The holiday meals Norwayne Kronk Boxing Gym members, Councilman Mike
were a token of appreciation for service Norwayne Citizens Council members, McDermott, The
from area residents, official organizers U.S. Ice, and many other individuals. Westland Democratic
said. Families who needed assistance, More than $20,000 in donations for the Club, Hegira Health,
special arrangements or delivery were all effort were contributed by Kirk of Our Inc. and several oth-
accommodated during the program. Savior Church, VFW Post 9885 Bova and ers.
‘Deck City Hall’
Warm

wishes Santa arrives in Westland Wednesday

Knights of Columbus
#3021 Notre Dame Santa will officially arrive in Westland
Council member John next week.
Albrecht is all smiles at One of the most popular events in the
the 36 cases of new
warm winter coats which city is planned for 5:30 p.m. next
were donated to the less Wednesday, Dec. 7 in front of Westland
fortunate in the commu- City Hall. Santa will arrive to Deck the
nity. Donations to the City Hall and help light the official city
2022 Coats for Kids cam- holiday tree.
paign included contribu- The event will take place outdoor,
tions from Albrecht, organizers cautioned, so those attending
Victoria's Tea Salon, Wild should dress for the weather. Attendees
Bills Cigar Bar and City of will gather in front of city hall on Warren
W ayne-Downtown Road to sing Christmas Carols and wel-
Development Authority. come Santa and Mrs. Clause. This year,
The annual coat give-
away of the group took the event will include sing-a-longs, holiday
place Nov. 15 and all the music by saxophonist Steven Thomas,
donated coats and jack- cookies and cocoa and goodie bags for the
ets were presented to children, provided by the Westland Fire Mailbox that goes directly to the North
local youngsters and Department. Children are encouraged to Pole. Letters can be dropped off at
their families. write out their lists for Santa and bring Westland City Hall until Christmas Eve,
them to the event to be placed in Santa's organizers said.