TAYLOR — There aren't many drive-in movies around any more, but everyone is invited to drive into Heritage Park at dusk Friday for an outdoor showing on the big screen of the movie “Bedtime Stories.” Cars will gather in the “bean field” at the park, which is at 12111 Pardee Road. Admission is $5 per carload. Concessions will be available. For more information call the Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation at (734) 374-4026. … [Read more...] about Drive-in movie showing returns to Heritage Park
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Rotary invites residents to turn off TV violence
TAYLOR — The annual Turn Off the Violence family event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Taylor is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road. The free event typically draws hundreds of people and is meant to get families away from the television, out of the house and into a family setting with positive activities. The day includes food, music, face painting, puppets, a moonwalk, free toothbrushes from Dr. Steven Shwedel and staff. Participating are the Taylor Sportsplex and the city’s Golf, … [Read more...] about Rotary invites residents to turn off TV violence
City residents invited to comment on ‘dangerous’ buildings
TAYLOR – Residents may comment on a dozen abandoned properties that the city is seeking to demolish, including a number of homes, a former business and a former oil storage site. Interested parties are invited to attend a hearing before a dangerous-building officer at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road, in the conference room of the Office of Development Services/Building Department. The buildings in question include three properties that generate a great deal of complaints from residents and generate police … [Read more...] about City residents invited to comment on ‘dangerous’ buildings
Local dentist to offer free dental care for anyone in need
TAYLOR — Dr. Steven F. Shwedel and his team of volunteers will treat up to 100 dental patients at no cost from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 10, at 25650 Goddard Road, Suite A. Each patient will receive one filling or one extraction or a cleaning. Patients 12 and older will be accepted. Patients ages 12 through 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information Shwedel’s office at (313) 292-5590 or go to www.shwedeldental.com. … [Read more...] about Local dentist to offer free dental care for anyone in need
Ten-year worker named DPW employee of the year
DPW Employee of the Year Dave Ilich is congratulated by Water Department Director and City Engineer Craig Lyon (left) and Taylor Mayor Cameron Priebe. TAYLOR — Dave Ilich, who has worked for the city for the last decade, has been named 2009 Department of Public Works Employee of the Year. Ilich, a lifelong resident of the city, was honored recently by its elected officials during a recent City Council meeting. He was praised for his “extremely high professional standards and dedicated service” in the performance of his duties … [Read more...] about Ten-year worker named DPW employee of the year
Walk to raise funds for families who suffer the loss of a child
TAYLOR — Metro Detroit Share Group, a Michigan nonprofit organization, will hold a walk event to provide pregnancy and infant loss resources at no charge for families who endure the tragedy of losing a child at any stage during pregnancy or during infancy. The event — Share Walk for Remembrance & Hope — is set for Oct. 4 in Pavilion B in Heritage Park. The walk is open at no cost to participants. Registration will begin at noon. A service, with the theme “We walk for the steps they will never take,” will begin at 1 p.m., … [Read more...] about Walk to raise funds for families who suffer the loss of a child
Beach bailout, Retired police captain helps swimmers caught in Lake Michigan riptide
Photo by Tom Tigani Former Taylor police Capt. Jeff Turner holds an unlikely vacation souvenir: a copy of the local newspaper detailing the role he and his wife, Sharon, played in the rescue of two Milford children caught in a Lake Michigan riptide in Manistee. By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers A day at the beach turned out to be anything but for former Taylor police Capt. Jeff Turner and two children from Milford. He and his wife, Sharon, were walking along First Street Beach next to Lake Michigan in Manistee the … [Read more...] about Beach bailout, Retired police captain helps swimmers caught in Lake Michigan riptide
Police blotter
Lincoln Park Would-be pharmacy robber gets nothing A man who walked into Lincoln Park Pharmacy, 2255 Fort St., at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday and demanded prescription medication ended up walking out empty-handed. A clerk said a white man in his 40s or 50s came up to the counter and handed her a note that read, “I want Lorcet. I have a gun. I know where you live.” She told police she never saw the gun, but told the man that she had to check with her boss about the medication. She said she then turned to her … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Drive-in movie showing returns to Heritage Park
TAYLOR — There aren't many drive-in movies around any more, but everyone is invited to drive into Heritage Park at dusk on Sept. 25, for an outdoor showing on the big screen of the movie “Bedtime Stories.” Cars will gather in the “bean field” at the park, which is at 12111 Pardee Road. Admission is $5 per carload. Concessions will be available. For more information call the Department of Golf, Parks and Recreation at (734) 374-4026. … [Read more...] about Drive-in movie showing returns to Heritage Park
Police Blotter
Lincoln Park Van occupants suspected in parking lot thefts The same two people are suspected of the Monday thefts from two vehicles parked in the northwest corner of the parking lot at Kroger, 2060 Dix. Surveillance video shows a white man in his mid-20s to early 30s committing the thefts and getting into a purple Chrysler or Ford minivan driven by a heavyset white woman. The first theft took place from a 1998 Windstar. The owner said he parked it about 12:30 p.m. and returned early that evening to find an MP3 player and … [Read more...] about Police Blotter