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PRESS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185

Office 734.467.3200 | Fax 724.721.2310

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Local Boy Scout & Westland Historical Commission to
Restore a Piece of Westland's Heritage

Westland, MI - The Westland Historical Commission will be partnering up with the Boy Scouts of America on a project to help restore grave markers in Chubb Cemetery that have been damaged by nature or vandalized by people over the years.

Leading the effort is Sam Bernhardt, a member of Boy Scouts of America and a senior at Garden City High School who is working on his final project to earn his Eagle Scout rank. Bernhardt has already begun the process of researching the names of those buried in Chubb Cemetery and creating new permanent markers to be placed this spring.

He and his father, Jim Bernhardt have several markers completed but are still looking for donors who are willing to assist in the purchasing or donating of supplies to complete the work.

Chubb Cemetery, located on the north side of Warren Road, east of Newburgh, is the final resting place for a pair of Civil War veterans who called Nankin Township their home, including the cemetery's namesake who died from wounds suffered at the Battle of Gettysburg.

"I want to thank Sam and the Boy Scouts of America for their help to restore the destroyed makers," said Mayor William R. Wild. "This project will certainly bring dignity back to this final resting place."

The Westland Historical Commission, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization has pledged to match Sam's funds up to $500. Any additional money raised would be put toward the future upkeep of the cemetery.

If you would like to donate, please visit the Westland Historic Village Park located at 857 North Wayne Road in Westland on Saturday's between 1 - 4 pm (except for Saturdays following Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). For questions, please call the Westland Historic Village Park at 734-326-1110.

The revitalization of the cemetery is a key component for the Westland Historical Commission's plan to continue to help educate visitors about the City's past.

Eagle Scout Sam Bernhardt

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary,

at (734) 467-3200.

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