By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Sculpture stands made by Roosevelt High School students were a new addition to last weekend’s Cool Blues Ice Fest. Members of Glen Meisel’s advanced machine trades class made 25 stands for the ice sculptures that lined downtown, welding and painting all of them in less than three weeks. “The ice stands that we had made at the high school brought the ice festival to a new level,” said Wyandotte Business Association Office Manager Lynn Steffensky. “They … [Read more...] about Standing out: Students’ creations for ice festival gain praise
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Fire department seeks grant for fire safety measures
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The City Council on Tuesday authorized the Fire Department to apply for a grant to improve fire safety in the community. The money will go toward fire safety identification signs that will be placed throughout schools, retirement communities and municipal buildings. It also will fund evacuation and emergency response education in those buildings. “We recognize the need to have a planned course of action during an emergency for all of our citizens, … [Read more...] about Fire department seeks grant for fire safety measures
Second city bans nudity, alcohol mix
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — A new ordinance will prohibit nudity in establishments that have liquor licenses throughout the city. The first and second reading of the ordinance titled “Prohibition of Nudity and Specified Sexual Activities on Licensed Premises” was held during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. This ordinance will ban nudity and sexual activities in any business that holds a liquor license through the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. It states that no person … [Read more...] about Second city bans nudity, alcohol mix
City pledges to buy American
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — The City Council passed a resolution Tuesday to give preference to American workers and products for work done within the city. The move was sparked by the economic downturn’s impact on Americans who are “struggling to maintain or find jobs in an increasingly difficult environment,” the resolution states. It is meant to maximize the creation of American jobs to restore economic growth and opportunities in spending any economic recovery funds the city may … [Read more...] about City pledges to buy American
County hazardous waste collection
ALLEN PARK — The Wayne County Department of Environment will hold a household hazardous waste collection from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at City Hall, 16850 Southfield. Examples of accepted items are household paints, stains and dyes, floor wax, floor care products, carpet cleaners, furniture polish, bathroom cleaners, stain removers and solvents. Pharmaceutical waste that is not a controlled substance will be accepted, along with nail polish; fertilizer; lawn and garden chemicals; pesticides; antifreeze; motor oil; … [Read more...] about County hazardous waste collection
Developer blames economy in response to city suit
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Attorneys for Burton-Katzman Development Co. last week refuted most of the allegations made in a breach of contract and silent fraud lawsuit filed by the city in January about the stagnant West Village Commons development. The response, filed in Wayne County Circuit Court, said that despite Burton-Katzman’s best efforts to get the project finished, the economy has made it impossible. Company attorneys also filed a motion for summary judgment on the silent … [Read more...] about Developer blames economy in response to city suit
City looks to residents in time of turmoil
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — With some forecasts calling for a 20 percent drop in tax revenues for local Michigan governments over the next two years, it’s clear that something has to give, and municipal policymakers will be forced with one of two choices: cut services or raise taxes. And as those elected leaders scramble to figure out the road least painful to a balanced budget, Dearborn is taking the question to the people. Last month, the city launched a phone survey campaign … [Read more...] about City looks to residents in time of turmoil
Library to hold annual book sale
HEIGHTS — The Friends of the Dearborn Heights Libraries will hold their 2009 Spring Book Sale this week at the Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hundreds of fiction and nonfiction books, hardcover and paperback will be available. The library is at the corner of George and Fenton across the street from City Hall, three blocks west of Telegraph and two blocks north of Ford Road. Proceeds will support programs at the city’s … [Read more...] about Library to hold annual book sale
Bus driver cited for handgun at Robichaud
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A bus driver for Westwood Community Schools was cited for violating his concealed weapon permit and removed from the district’s busing schedule after a principal noticed a handgun in the man’s coat at Robichaud High School. At about 1:45 p.m. Feb. 18, Daly Elementary School principal Glen Taylor reported seeing a gun on the person of Lawrence Gary, 37, of Detroit. Taylor said he saw the gun from outside the driver’s bus, and when he asked him about it, Gary denied … [Read more...] about Bus driver cited for handgun at Robichaud
HFCC appoints two new directors to Foundation Board
Henry Ford Community College recently announced the appointment of two new directors to the HFCC Foundation Board of Directors. Nabil H. Fakih of Dearborn Heights and James P. Allen Sr. of Detroit will serve three-year terms on the Board, which is comprised of 26 community and business leaders who provide oversight and support for HFCC’s private fundraising efforts. Fakih, a registered pharmacist, is sole proprietor of Dearborn Heights Pharmacy on Ford Road and owns and operates four additional pharmacies in Canton, … [Read more...] about HFCC appoints two new directors to Foundation Board