
Dearborn Heights elected officials, department heads, community members and residents volunteered their time to clean up Heather Lane Park in Dearborn Heights Aug. 15. The cleanup was originated by Councilman Tom Wencel after he read and received concerns about the park. Directors of the Public Works, Building Maintenance and Parks & Recreation departments assisted by killing the weeds on the playgrounds, fences and near the tennis courts along with having new playground mulch delivered. Additional volunteers also spent their time at the Richard A. Young Rain Garden Maintenance Day, happening simultaneously at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley.

A volunteers spends her time cleaning up the Heather Lane Park in Dearborn Heights playground Aug. 15. The cleanup was organized by Councilman Tom Wencel after he read and received concerns about the park and asked Dearborn Heights elected officials, department heads, community members and residents to participate. Directors of the Public Works, Building Maintenance and Parks & Recreation departments assisted by killing the weeds on the playgrounds, fences and near the tennis courts along with having new playground mulch delivered. Additional volunteers also spent their time at the Richard A. Young Rain Garden Maintenance Day, happening simultaneously at the Richard A. Young Recreation Center, 5400 McKinley.