By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — The man in the middle of last week’s standoff between Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand and the City Council says the two sides will have to come to some sort of agreement soon in order to avoid repeating history. Edward Plato, whom Lamarand is trying to remove as city attorney, has refused to step down since the mayor first tried to fire him earlier this month. Lamarand on Dec. 11 initiated a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court to oust Plato, who contends that the mayor lacks the authority … [Read more...] about Squabble over attorney firms not first in city’s history
Firefighters train in empty Carlysle home
Dearborn firefighters break open a roof to create ventilation during a training exercise on a vacant home on Carlysle Street last Wednesday. DEARBORN – The Fire Department is conducting training exercises in a city-owned vacant home on Carlysle near Telegraph. The training offers an opportunity for firefighters to work in near real conditions and practice firefighting techniques that help save lives and property during real fire emergencies. “Working in an actual home presents challenges to the firefighters that are … [Read more...] about Firefighters train in empty Carlysle home
City council considers umpire and senior transportation savings
RIVERVIEW – City officials still are considering ways to save money by shifting payment of umpires to city baseball leagues and reducing senior transportation services. City Council members discussed the moves at a study session Dec. 14, but the items did not appear on the published agenda for Monday’s council meeting, nor have any proposals or resolutions been publicly documented. For 2009 the city spent $11,181 to pay the umpires. Head umpire James Bowens, who taught a class of 13 students and presided over 84 games last … [Read more...] about City council considers umpire and senior transportation savings
Police blotter
Dearborn Hot drill bit blamed in house fire Authorities are blaming a hot drill bit as the cause of a house fire in the 4700 block of Westland about 2 p.m. Dec. 16. Police were dispatched there after the owner, who was not at home, reported the fire. He told police his 19-year-old daughter was there with her younger sister coloring pictures on the first floor when they noticed a strange smell coming from a nearby bedroom. When she opened the door, she found the room filled with smoke and they evacuated. The … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Make safety, comfort a priority in your household
Is your home as safe as it can be? Sometimes in our own homes, we tend to focus more upon looks rather than comfort and safety. Today’s average households are made up of many different age groups. For those of us who are a little older, having our parents staying with us at the same time the grandkids are over for the weekend is not an uncommon situation. Here are a few things to check to see that your home is safe for everyone. •Put hand rails on all stairs. One side is crucial, both sides of the wall are even … [Read more...] about Make safety, comfort a priority in your household
Police blotter
Allen Park Thunderbird missing, Dodge recovered A green 1997 Dodge was recovered in Lincoln Park about 6 a.m. Dec. 17 with a broken window and a damaged steering column. The owner last saw it at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at her place of business, Hopping’s Miracle Appearance Reconditioning Specialists, 16038 Southfield Road in Allen Park. A black 1994 Ford Thunderbird was taken from an apartment parking lot in the 14000 block of Champaign early Monday morning. The vehicle owner suspects his current live-in … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Police blotter
Lincoln Park Man jumped for jacket A 37-year-old resident of the 700 block of Winchester was assaulted last Sunday while walking in the area of Dix and Keppen. He told police that as he was walking, a cream-colored sedan, possibly a Mercury Grand Marquis, pulled up near him. A black man got out and allegedly punched him in the back of the head before pulling at the victim’s jacket. After a brief struggle, the assailant took the jacket and got back in the car, which then sped south on Dix and out of … [Read more...] about Police blotter
Give the gift of golf and help send a student to college
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College offers gift certificates for golf packages that support student scholarships. The golf package is for HFCC’s 19th annual Mike Adray Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by MemberFocus Credit Union, to be played May 19 at the Dearborn Country Club. Packages cost $200 for the morning round and $250 for the afternoon. Packages include 18 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening activities, including wine tasting, entertainment and a silent auction. To purchase a golf … [Read more...] about Give the gift of golf and help send a student to college
HFCC offers $2,000 music scholarships
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community is offering $2,000 scholarships to music majors. Auditions for $2,000 Henry Ford Community College scholarships will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 31 in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center on HFCC’s main campus, 5101 Evergreen Road. The audition and interview will last 15 minutes, and candidates must perform a solo from standard repertoire for voice or instrument. The musical selection should include the accompaniment if one is written. the auditioning musician should bring an accompanist or arrange … [Read more...] about HFCC offers $2,000 music scholarships
Pet of the Week
Amelie Mewsette wants to be your one and only Amelie Mewsette, a young female cat, needs a home where she will be the only cat. She hisses when other cats at the Wyandotte Animal Pound get too close. A domestic shorthair, she has soft gray and white fur. She has been spayed and her shots are all up to date. Cat adoption fees are $60 cash and include spaying or neutering, the first distemper vaccine, a combo test and a rabies vaccine if the animal is old enough. Cat adopters should bring a carrier. Cardboard box carriers can be … [Read more...] about Pet of the Week