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Mills that plans for the art center have been
withdrawn.
Khalil Rahal, a Wayne County assistant
FROM PAGE 1 executive said possible plans for the
Wilcox site could include various busi-
The sale of the Wilcox Mill on Wilcox nesses including a coffee shop, a juice
Road and the Newburgh Mill on Hines store and a bicycle shop. He stressed that
Drive was not without controversy as an those are all potential plans and are not
avid group of residents protested the sale finalized. He noted that Cox would be an
of county land to private owners. ideal buyer for the mill considering his
Commissioners did approve the sale of experience in restoring other historic
both sites which were basically aban- sites in the community. He noted the work
doned and used for storage. The mills, Cox and his company had performed on
designed by noted architect Albert Kahn, the Phoenix Mill in Northville and noted
were built by the Ford Motor Co. that it takes special handling and experi-
Hoffman said that he and Roko were in ence in dealing with historic architecture. Gift of Life
talks with county officials about other col- Plans to relocate the Wayne County
laborative efforts to include public art Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit from stables
projects in the area. Roko currently has a near the Newburgh Mill have been Local teens support organ transplant efforts
studio on Penniman Avenue in downtown changed, too. An original plan to move the
Plymouth. horses to a site in Westland near county Key2Finesse, a student-led nonprofit has generated more than $130,000 since
Developer Richard Cox purchased the park headquarters at Nankin Mills have organization with members in both 2015 for charitable causes like The Heat
Phoenix Mill on Northville Road in been delayed until a new stable can be Canton and Northville, has generated and Warmth Fund (THAW), Gleaner's
Plymouth Township. Cox is planning to constructed, according to Rahal. $75,000 for the Gift of Life Foundation Community Food Bank, Easter Seals, and
built a banquet center and restaurant at Newburgh Mill will not be closed until a through a year-long partnership. more. Key2Finesse teams up with a differ-
the site. Cox also has a purchase agree- new facility to house the horses is com- The Gift of Life Foundation supports ent charitable organization each year and
ment on the Newburgh Mill and is report- plete, he said. That new area will be in the Gift of Life Michigan mission of honor- selected the Gift of Life Foundation in
edly interested in the Wilcox Mill site now Hines Park, he added. ing life through organ and tissue donation. 2020.
The funds will be used to further promote place virtually on Dec. 13. With help from
The Speak the Difference event took
organ and tissue donation education and
Rivalry ” awareness and provide financial support sponsors like Ally Financial Services, the
NVIDIA Foundation and more, students
for transplant recipients and the social
FROM PAGE 1 It's important workers at Michigan Transplant Centers. from Troy, Canton, Northville and Novi
“We are so grateful for this collabora-
raised $75,000 for Gift of Life - a new
to remember those tion,” said Susan Rink, chief of philan- record for the 5-year-old organization.
“It's kind of a tradition for a lot of thropy and foundation programs for Gift “They enjoyed working with Gift of
folks,” said Buzuvis. “There's still people who might need help of Life. “These funds will further our mis- Life Michigan and they learned a lot,” said
in need and the money stays local. It's with the bare essentials, sion to promote organ and tissue donation Vidhi Ghosalkar, who brought the Finesse
important to remember those who education and awareness, while also Academy to the U.S. in 2002. “I think they
might need help with the bare essen- especially this year. financially supporting transplant recipi- also learned to be more grateful and value
tials, especially this year. Not only does ents and the social workers at our life more.”
it help during the holidays, it helps all Michigan Transplant Centers.” A complete list of winners is available
year.” Key2Finesse was founded in 2015 by at key2finesse.com.
The COVID-19 pandemic kept some high school students Esha Ghosalkar and Dorrie Dils, CEO of Gift of Life
volunteer bell ringers away this year, but Chintan Maheshwari with the goal of cre- Michigan, said she was appreciative of the
other volunteers came to each corps to gifts.” He and colleagues have been ating future leaders. It promotes public collaboration.
assist with holiday needs. The Wayne- busy but shared a laugh that Joanna speaking and other life skills and puts on “We are truly grateful for the opportu-
Westland corps on Venoy Road will Rose, who with her husband was a past several events every year, including confi- nity to collaborate with these talented
open this week 28, and Tuesday and Wayne-Westland Salvation Army officer, dence building and public speaking work- young people,” she said. “This has been a
Wednesday too, other than New Year's now appears in that role on Chicago bus shops and career exploration sympo- wonderful partnership and we appreciate
Day, to take donations and assist resi- stop posters holding a bell aloft while in siums. Their largest event, the Speak the all the hard work that went into this event
dents. To reach the Wayne-Westland uniform. Difference fundraiser, comprises a variety and for everything they've done for us this
corps, call (734) 722-3660 which has 9 “That was so cool. I thought that was of different competitions including essay year. We were fortunate to have been
a.m. to 4 p.m. business hours with a hilarious,” said Barylski, joking of being writing, poetry, art, coding, multimedia, selected from so many worthy causes.”
noon to 1 p.m. lunch closing. jealous of her “stardom”. and public speaking. For more information about Gift of Life
“If it's brought here or sent here it The Plymouth corps can be reached Through the Speak the Difference Michigan or to register as a donor visit
stays locally,” Barylski said of monetary at (734) 453-5464 . fundraiser and other events, Key2Finesse golm.org.