By ANDREA POTEET Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Downriver Central Dispatch is back to full capacity after a recently vacated position was filled. City councilors voted Monday to hire part-time dispatcher Kellie Alderman to a full-time position vacated April 1 by the resignation of a full-time dispatcher. Alderman has worked as a dispatcher in the center for three years. She was the top scorer in an interview process begun April 3. According to a letter presented by Police Chief Daniel Grant at Monday’s meeting, the … [Read more...] about Central Dispatch staff numbers back up
Featured Stories
On-the-job learning: Local teens shadow city hall workers
The city of Dearborn Heights hosted Robichaud High School Interact Club students for a job shadow day April 17, an event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn Heights. Participants include sophomore Maurice Gunn (left), 16; junior Ariel Fultz, 17; Police Chief Lee Gavin; senior Andre Brooks, 18; Fire Chief Andrew Gurka; senior Demi DeShazor, 18; City Clerk Walter Prusiewicz; and human resources director Elisabeth Sobota-Perry. By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS – Five Robichaud High School students watched … [Read more...] about On-the-job learning: Local teens shadow city hall workers
Wyandotte director seeks donations for film
Photos courtesy of Brion Dodson Wyandotte director Brion Dodson works as director of photography on the 2010 short film “5 Seconds.” By ANDREA POTEET Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – No matter how great the idea is, all films take one thing to hit the big screen – money. So when a local filmmaker needed funding to turn his first feature script into reality, he turned to the Internet. Wyandotte resident Brion Dodson started a page on the website Indiegogo – where people create blurbs about an entertainment project … [Read more...] about Wyandotte director seeks donations for film
‘Off the Diet 4’ featured in monthly sculpture initiative
Photo by Teresa Lousias Kenneth M. Thompson’s “Off the Diet 4” is at the northwest end of the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. DEARBORN – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012-13 Art in Public Places Midwest Sculpture Initiative. Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn downtown development authorities. A different sculpture and sculptor is highlighted each month. “Off the Diet 4” from the … [Read more...] about ‘Off the Diet 4’ featured in monthly sculpture initiative
Koubeissi Tae Kwon Do School produces multiple state champions
Photo courtesy of Ali Koubeissi Master Ali Koubeissi (third row center), owner of Koubeissi Tae Kwon Do School, is surrounded by his student medalists from the Michigan Tae Kwon Do State Championships. The medalists are Maya Hojeije (first row left), Mohamed Haidar, Hassan Berry, Ali Hammoud, Adam Osman, Hussein Ali Koubeissi, Youseph Hojeije, Noah Osman, Zeinab Baalbaki (second row left), Batoul Salmassi, Jana Dakroub, Ali Bazzi, Ali Mortada, Mostafa Al-Huchem, Jacob Ftouni, Ali Alhaj (third row left), and Master Hameed … [Read more...] about Koubeissi Tae Kwon Do School produces multiple state champions
The Top 5 Projects That IncreaseYour Home’s Value
Photo courtesy of StatePoint With the warmer months being the most active time of year to buy and sell real estate, it’s important to ensure your home is seen in the best light possible. (StatePoint) — Selling a home in today’s aggressive marketplace can be challenging. The good news is there are a few tweaks that can give homeowners a serious leg up on the competition. With the warmer months being the most active time of year to buy and sell real estate, it’s important to ensure your home is seen in the best light … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Projects That IncreaseYour Home’s Value
Preparations for home tour under way
Photo courtesy of Gretchen Ackermann Shady Hollow Home Tour chairwomen Pat Mertz (left), homeowner Ingrid Bazzi and Home Tour chairwoman Barbara Alban admire a light on the front porch of the Bazzi house, one of the houses on the 32nd annual Dearborn Symphony Home Tour May 18. By GRETCHEN ACKERMANN Celebrating American folklore, the classic tale of “Sleepy Hollow” comes to mind as Friends of the Dearborn Symphony members visit classic homes in preparation for the 32nd Dearborn Symphony Home Tour in the unique neighborhood called … [Read more...] about Preparations for home tour under way
DHMC open houses April 23-24
Photo courtesy of Margaux & Associates, LLC Ben Thoms, 3, attends preschool at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center. HEIGHTS – Families of children aged 18 months through 12 years are invited to Dearborn Heights Montessori Center open houses April 23 and 24. Families are invited to view classrooms in session for toddlers through middle school during daytime open houses scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 23 and 1 to 3 p.m. April 24. The school is at 466 N. John Daly. “Since our school’s founding 41 years ago, our focus … [Read more...] about DHMC open houses April 23-24
Pet of the Week
Photos courtesy of Petfinder.com Love Leanna Leanna is a large adult female pit bull terrier who is sweet and playful. Here’s Holly Holly is an adult female Jack Russel terrier mix who is energetic and sweet. She did well on a recent temperament test. Save Sawyer Sawyer is a large adult male pit bull terrier who is lovable and sweet. Adoption fees are $55 for spayed or neutered and vaccinated cats, $45 for unvaccinated cats and $15 for cats that have not been spayed, neutered or vaccinated. Dogs excluding puppies and … [Read more...] about Pet of the Week
Bully Busters: Empowering students to make middle school life better
Photos by Sue Suchyta Strong Middle School seventh-graders Haileh Salem (left), 12; Khulh Alkadi, 13; and Sarah Yahia, 12, gather for a Bully Busters meeting during their lunch period. By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers MELVINDALE – The suicide of a former district student three years ago motivated staff members at Strong Middle School to develop a program, Bully Busters, that lets students use forms to report intimidating behavior anonymously. The program may have prevented at least one student at Strong from choosing … [Read more...] about Bully Busters: Empowering students to make middle school life better