TAYLOR— The John F. Kennedy High School Band has been invited by President Barack Obama to march at the National Memorial Day Parade on May 25 in Washington, D.C. Band members and their boosters are attempting to raise at least $30,000 toward the trip, starting with a pasta dinner fundraiser and show at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Kennedy High School cafeteria. Dinner will include mostaccioli, salad, roll with butter, dessert and beverage. Admission is $6 per person, $5 for senior citizens. Children younger than age 3 are … [Read more...] about Dinner to fund Kennedy band trip
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Tijuana’s is tops
The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce recently named Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen, 1679 Dix, as its Business of the Month. The restaurant was chosen by popular vote through shoplincolnpark@lpchamber.org. Owner Marisa Garcia started by catering from her home in 1991 and opened her first full-service kitchen in Detroit in 1995. The business moved to its Lincoln Park location in 2003. Garcia, along with her husband, Steve Guzina, and family serve up Mexican dishes that she created over time with her mother. The family … [Read more...] about Tijuana’s is tops
To the bone Granholm’s budget proposal slashes millions from DPS
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Dearborn Public Schools could have to make another $6 million in cuts for the upcoming school year if Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s 2010 budget proposal is adopted. The reductions would come on top of the $11 million deficit district officials already had projected for next school year. Granholm presented her budget to the state Legislature Feb. 12, just three days after district officials outlined plans to the Board of Education for $10 million in cuts. She … [Read more...] about To the bone Granholm’s budget proposal slashes millions from DPS
Blotter: Dearborn and Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Vehicles vandalized Vandals struck two cars parked in the 22800 block of Outer Drive overnight Feb. 13. The owners called police the following morning about 10:30 a.m. when they discovered the damage. The cars – a blue 1998 Chysler Sebring and red 2001 Dodge Neon – sustained two cracked driver’s-side mirrors and two cracked taillights; a spoiler was torn off the Sebring. Dearborn Heights Burglars abandon sweet steal A large box truck was driven through the display windows at … [Read more...] about Blotter: Dearborn and Dearborn Heights
Council mulls longer terms of office
SOUTHGATE — It might be an idea whose time has come — or not. City Council members are revisiting the notion of changing terms of elected office to four years from two, and discussed the issue before their regular meeting Wednesday. Officials have no plans to change the current limit of eight consecutive years in office. “I don’t see it winning,” Council President John Graziani said of the ballot proposal needed to amend the city charter to lengthen the terms. Councilwoman Patricia Ganzberger agreed, saying, … [Read more...] about Council mulls longer terms of office
Opinions clash again during superintendent’s evaluation
"(Supt. Patricia Cole) is juggling 13 or 14 balls at a time, and some of you guys are chucking rocks at her. Then you’re griping when she drops them." — resident Robert Schweyen By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The familiar 4-3 split of the Wyandotte Public Schools Board of Education was seen again Tuesday during members’ evaluation of Supt. Patricia Cole. Typically the evaluation is held in closed session without the superintendent present. But at Cole’s request, it was held in open … [Read more...] about Opinions clash again during superintendent’s evaluation
Board revises policy on workplace violence
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — Wyandotte Public Schools now has an updated policy on workplace violence. The previous policy, titled “Weapons-Employees,” simply stated that no employee could carry a dangerous weapon on school property. The new policy goes into more detail and applies not only to employees, but visitors and volunteers as well. It states that the district prohibits acts of violence or threats of violence on school property, during school-sponsored events or involving … [Read more...] about Board revises policy on workplace violence
Blotter: Lincoln Park and Southgate
Lincoln Park Father, son destroy basement A resident of the 1300 block of Warwick told police Feb. 14 that he recently had been hearing banging sounds coming from a nearby house that has been vacant for over a month. At about 5:13 p.m. officers were speaking to the resident when they heard the noise as well. They knocked at the door and were greeted by a 37-year-old man who said he was there to pick up some belongings. He told police the house formerly belonged to a family member who had lost it to … [Read more...] about Blotter: Lincoln Park and Southgate
Volunteers dedicate time to help save animals
By BROOKE STEVENSON Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE — The city’s animal shelter staff are doing all they can to keep its euthanasia rates low. The shelter’s current rate is anywhere between 1 percent and 2 percent, according to Animal Control Officer Charles Gillenwater. The reason the rate can be kept low, he said, is because of the shelter’s hardworking volunteer staff. Gillenwater is the only certified and paid employee. Volunteers range from people associated with the Precious Animal Welfare … [Read more...] about Volunteers dedicate time to help save animals
Governor gives locals lowdown on stimulus
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DETROIT — In front of a standing-room only crowd of local policymakers, Gov. Jennifer Granholm outlined many details for nearly $6.7 billion in federal stimulus money soon headed to Michigan. But her enthusiasm for the sorely needed cash influx was tempered by the reality that there are a lot more proposals than there is money to spend. A 1,206-page document on the state’s Web site shows thousands of requests for the money ranging from school, road and sewer projects to new … [Read more...] about Governor gives locals lowdown on stimulus