Childhood emotional health may help prevent high risk adult behavior By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK – Lincoln Park Public Schools Supt. Terry Dangerfield announced the launch of a district-wide Resilient Schools Project March 14 during his State of the Schools address in the Lincoln Park High School auditorium. Resilient schools help children cope with adversity and trauma, recognizing the importance of a student's emotional well being to successful learning and behavior, and how unchecked … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park schools announce Resilient Schools Project
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LWV to host meet-and-greet with area elected officials
DEARBORN – The League of Women Voters Dearborn - Dearborn Heights will host a meet-and-greet with Dearborn and Dearborn Heights elected officials from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, 22100 Michigan Ave. The public is invited and admission is free. Parking is free. Newly elected Dearborn City Clerk George Darany; Dearborn Councilwomen Erin Byrnes and Leslie Herrick; and Dearborn Heights Council members Bill Bazzi, Denise Malinowski Maxwell and Tom Wencel, as well as returning elected city … [Read more...] about LWV to host meet-and-greet with area elected officials
2 HFC volleyball players receive all-conference honors
DEARBORN — The Michigan Community College Athletic Association honored Henry Ford College volleyball players Victoria Konan and Katelyn Pinkowski recently. Pinkowski, a freshman middle-hitter for HFC, received All-Region, All-MCCAA post-season honors. She was also voted First Team All-Conference and was selected to the All-Freshman Team. Standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, the Allen Park-based Cabrini High School alumna played in 26 matches, had an average of 1.66 kills per set, a hitting percentage of .282, an average of 2.6 points … [Read more...] about 2 HFC volleyball players receive all-conference honors
HFC alumnus to play pro baseball in Australia
DEARBORN — Daniel Cameron, a 2015 Henry Ford College alumnus who played catcher for the college’s baseball team for two years, will continue his baseball career Down Under. Cameron, of Livonia, will play for the Carine Cats, a minor league team for the Perth Heat of the Australia Baseball League, which is affiliated with Major League Baseball in the United States. Cameron signed a one-year contract with the Cats for the upcoming baseball season, which begins Oct. 1 and runs through early April 2018. “I can’t wait to … [Read more...] about HFC alumnus to play pro baseball in Australia
Inkster man arraigned on arson charges for Divine Child Church fire
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The man suspected of exploding a commercial grade firework in Divine Child Church Aug. 23 was arraigned Aug. 31 in 19th District Court. David Cerne, 43, appeared in front of Judge Mark Somers who read the felony and misdemeanor charges. For the felony third degree arson there is a maximum 10-year prison time and a $20,000 fine or fine of three times the damaged property value, whichever is more. The arson preparation to burn real property felony has a five-prison … [Read more...] about Inkster man arraigned on arson charges for Divine Child Church fire
Man involved in crash with Heights police vehicle dies
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — The Wixom man involved in a Jan. 2 crash with a Dearborn Heights patrol vehicle in Allen Park died Jan. 8. Timothy Turner, 59, died from his injuries and complications as a result of the collision, Wayne County Medical Examiner Spokesman Lloyd Jackson said. Two Dearborn Heights police officers also were hospitalized after the crash with minor injuries, but were released after being treated. The crash occurred when a Dearborn Heights patrol Ford Explorer was traveling east … [Read more...] about Man involved in crash with Heights police vehicle dies
DPS approves $201 million 2016-17 budget
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The Dearborn Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s $201 million budget at its June 27 meeting. This year’s budget has a $13 million increase from the $188 million budget in 2015-16. Multiple changes included in the budget are pupil counts, state aid, contractual commitments, healthcare, programs and 45 retirements. Increases in cost from 2015-16 to 2016-17 are $2.3 million for benefits, $709,000 for supplies, $568,232 for transfer out and … [Read more...] about DPS approves $201 million 2016-17 budget
Army veteran’s widow walks for veterans’ health rights
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The long, hot walk of 60 miles from Dearborn to Holly was one Debra Debolt was happy to do alongside her son, sister and family friends. Debolt, 60, aimed to make some noise and attract attention to the lack of proper and timely medical treatment for veterans. “The protest is in the walk, and I hope our journey brings needed attention the cause,” she said. “I know I can do more and bring noise to veteran health rights.” Her husband, Alan Debolt, a former U.S. Army medic in … [Read more...] about Army veteran’s widow walks for veterans’ health rights
Student texting challenges schools, parents
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The suspensions given earlier this month to students involved in the possession or distribution of inappropriate photos was the latest reminder of a challenge facing both schools and parents. Taylor School District Supt. Leslie Hainrihar said social media and smart phones have blurred the distinction between off- and on-campus activity. “The photos originated outside of school hours, and off school property,” Hainrihar said. “Then it comes into school one day: They send … [Read more...] about Student texting challenges schools, parents
30 applicants, zero new officers; Sisko calls it a personnel problem
By TEREASA NIMS Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Thirty people applied for four open positions in the Police Department. Zero were hired. “Unfortunately the first four who were offered jobs to either stayed where they were or accepted jobs with other cities,” said City Manager Mark Kibby, noting that a fifth candidate was offered a job but failed the physical. “We have no candidates out of this last round,” Kibby said. Councilman Harry Sisko said city administrators were excited about the number of applicants, yet … [Read more...] about 30 applicants, zero new officers; Sisko calls it a personnel problem