By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers Homeschooling, once the realm of a select few families, is now the new norm, as families in Michigan stay home to avoid coronavirus contagion, while using online learning and other options. Sheri Alley, of Lincoln Park, said her son, Dillon, a senior at Lincoln Park High School, who is autistic, faces additional challenges. “This is a difficult time for all children, but for a child with autism or any disability, it’s harder,” Alley said. Mellissa L’Heureux, of Lincoln Park, whose … [Read more...] about Homeschooling out of necessity, not choice: Parents and students share their stories
HFC provides ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals
DEARBORN – Henry Ford College responded to the need for ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic by sending five ventilators to Henry Ford Health System March 28 to support patients at its Wyandotte and West Bloomfield hospitals. The ventilators – used for training respiratory therapists and nurses at HFC – were to be sanitized and calibrated at HFHS, and will remain at the hospitals until the pandemic has passed. Members of the HFC School of Health of Human Services spent the beginning of last week boxing up medical supplies to … [Read more...] about HFC provides ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals
Gleaners helps area groups distribute food at drive-through sites
Coronavirus crisis has increased community need By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – At least 300 households received 25 to 35 pounds of food March 31 at a Gleaners Community Food Bank drive-up distribution at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Families hard hit by economic losses during the current coronavirus crisis are increasing the demand for food from local food banks and pantries, which have switched to outside parking lot distributions to limit person-to-person contact, to lessen the risk of … [Read more...] about Gleaners helps area groups distribute food at drive-through sites
Organizations, community step up in local coronavirus fight
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers Several local organizations, businesses and community members are donating their time and resources in the fight against COVID-19 in both Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. Dearborn-based Carhartt announced it is producing 50,000 medical gowns starting April 6, and on April 20 it will manufacture 2.5 million masks. The news release also said Carhatt will continue to assist in production as along as the items are in short supply. President and CEO Al Siblani, president and CEO of … [Read more...] about Organizations, community step up in local coronavirus fight
Trenton approves new boat launch dock
Rising water levels hastens demise of former dock By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The City Council approved the purchase of a new dock for the Rotary Park Boat Launch, to replace the existing dock, which was damaged by rising river water levels. Parks and Recreation Director Joann Gonyea said the existing dock has been in poor condition for the past few years, with the city’s Department of Public Service employees attempting to modify the dock with homemade extensions, which was needed as the water level … [Read more...] about Trenton approves new boat launch dock
County approves grant to improve Trenton’s Affholter Park
Project will redesign dilapidated areas, improve accessibility, parking By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – Affholter Park received a Wayne County Millage Grant, which provides the matching funds needed to apply for state funding to redesign dilapidated areas and improve the parking lot and accessibility. Parks and Recreation Director Joann Gonyea announced at the March 30 Trenton City Council online meeting that, with the help of Wayne County Commissioner Joe Palmara, the Wayne County Commission approved … [Read more...] about County approves grant to improve Trenton’s Affholter Park
Trenton cancels July 4th fireworks
Lack of sponsor, coronavirus cited By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON – The City Council concurred with the Recreation Commission’s recommendation to forgo the July 4 fireworks this summer, citing the lack of a sponsor and the uncertain timeline of the coronavirus. The decision, made during the March 30 City Council online meeting, needed to be made in early April, since a contract needed to be signed with the firework’s provider to lock in the provider’s availability. The record high water levels and the … [Read more...] about Trenton cancels July 4th fireworks
How seniors can protect their health, finances during pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: While anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older are in an especially high-risk group. That’s why older Americans need to be especially careful and – in the case of the very elderly – family members may need to step in to make sure they are taking the right precautions, said Chris Orestis, president of LifeCare Xchange who is known as the “Retirement Genius.” “As with just about everyone, … [Read more...] about How seniors can protect their health, finances during pandemic
Financial tips for when you’re newly unemployed or business is slow
About 10 million people in the United States recently have filed unemployment claims as a result of the severe economic impact of the coronavirus. Some of those suddenly jobless have limited financial resources besides unemployment benefits. Others are fortunate to have emergency savings or investment vehicles they can draw from such as a 401(k). Then there are those who are still working, but feeling the effects of business slowing down. “Overall, the pandemic has put many people in a weakened financial condition that they … [Read more...] about Financial tips for when you’re newly unemployed or business is slow
