By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Sponsorships and donations still are needed to support a colorful remembrance being planned for the city’s fallen war veterans. An effort by Exchange Club of Lincoln Park members will place 111 3-foot-by 5-foot flags around the city’s war memorial monument in Memorial Park. Thomas Karnes, past president of the local club and immediate past president of the national group’s Michigan District, said members had seen the “healing fields” created by the … [Read more...] about Field of flags will memorialize city’s war dead
Chorus spring show slated
TAYLOR — Organizers of the Taylor Community Chorus Spring Concert say it will feature songs for music fans of all ages. The springtime show of the 30-voice chorus is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Sheridan Community Center, 12111 Pardee Road. Under the direction of Mark Ennis, the chorus will feature medleys from “West Side Story,” “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and songs by Paul Simon. For children there will be songs from “Shrek” and “Mary Poppins.” Tickets cost $5 and are available in advance … [Read more...] about Chorus spring show slated
Prayer day observance set
TAYLOR — For the 11th straight year, the city’s clergy and others will come together to pray on a nationally recognized day of prayer. The hour-long National Day of Prayer observance starts at noon Thursday in Cameron G. Priebe Plaza, just east of City Hall, 23555 Goddard Road. This year's theme is “Prayer… America’s Hope.” The Rev. Philip Nissley, pastor of New Hope Assembly of God and the area coordinator of National Day of Prayer, said there will be prayers for the city, its residents, their intentions and other … [Read more...] about Prayer day observance set
City hall hosts workers’ family members
TAYLOR — Twenty-five children reported for duty at City Hall recently. The children, ages 4 to 17, came to work with their parents on April 23 for national Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. They participated in group activities in the morning, giving their parents a chance to return to work. Activities included tours of the Taylor Community Library and Heritage Park Petting Farm. At the farm, children participated in an educational experience on solar and wind energy presented by Sharon Vespremi, education … [Read more...] about City hall hosts workers’ family members
Fordson to honor Adray, Ilitch, Berry, and more at inaugural May event
By RAAD ALAWAN Special to the Times-Herald Special to the Sunday Times Fordson High School has been educating local kids since 1928 and has produced a most impressive roster of alumni, including Marian Ilitch, Mike Adray, Sir Michael Berry, Michael Guido and Brian Mosallam. Beginning this year, an organization called “Friends of Fordson” will honor a few of the most accomplished Tractors at its inaugural Achievement Hall of Fame. The fundraising dinner takes place Tuesday, May 12, in the Fordson High … [Read more...] about Fordson to honor Adray, Ilitch, Berry, and more at inaugural May event
Trivia Test May 3rd
TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez 1. LITERATURE: Which literary character grew up at 4 Privet Drive? 2. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek prefix “pan” mean? 3. SCIENCE: What is the primary substance that makes up most of a plant’s cell walls? 4. AD SLOGANS: What product’s sales slogan was: “Tastes so good, cats ask for it by name”? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What does the Greek goddess Iris personify? 6. ENTERTAINERS: What was the name of singer Michael Jackson’s famous California estate? 7. ANIMAL … [Read more...] about Trivia Test May 3rd
Top Ten Video May 3rd
Top 10 Video Rentals 1. The Day the Earth Stood Still (PG-13) Keanu Reeves (20th Century Fox) 2. Marley & Me (PG) Owen Wilson (20th Century Fox) 3. Seven Pounds (PG-13) Will Smith (Sony) 4. Slumdog Millionaire (R) Dev Patel (20th Century Fox) 5. Yes Man (PG-13) Jim Carrey (Warner Bros.) 6. Bedtime Stories (PG) Adam Sandler (Walt Disney) 7. Quantum of Solace (PG-13) Daniel Craig (MGM) 8. Tale of Despereaux (G) Matthew Broderick (Universal) 9. Twilight (PG-13) … [Read more...] about Top Ten Video May 3rd
Top Ten Songs May 3rd
Top 10 Pop Singles This Week Last Week 1. The Black Eyed Peas No. 1 “Boom Boom Pow” (will.i.am) 2. Lady GaGa No. 2 “Poker Face” (Streamline/KonLive/CherryTree) 3. Flo Rida No. 3 “Right Round” (Poe Boy) 4. Miley Cyrus No. 8 “The Climb” (Walt Disney) 5. Soulja Boy Tell ’em feat. Sammie No. 4 “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” (ColliPark) 6. Kid Cudi No. 7 “Day ’N’ Nite” (Dream On/G.O.O.D.) 7. Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain No. 5 “Blame It” (J) 8. T.I. feat. … [Read more...] about Top Ten Songs May 3rd
Top Ten Movies May 3rd
1. Obsessed (PG-13) Beyonce Knowles, Idris Elba 2. 17 Again (PG-13) Zac Efron, Leslie Mann 3. Fighting (PG-13) Channing Tatum, Terence Howard 4. The Soloist (PG-13) Jamie Foxx, Nelsan Ellis 5. Earth (G) James Earl Jones 6. Monsters vs. Aliens (PG) animated 7. State of Play (PG-13) Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck 8. Hannah Montana The Movie (G) Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus 9. Fast & Furious (PG-13) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker 10. Crank High Voltage (R) Jason Statham, Amy Smart 2009 King … [Read more...] about Top Ten Movies May 3rd
Dearborn Symphony Season Climaxes with a Flourish
The Dearborn Symphony ends its 47th season with a flourish at 8 p.m. Friday at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center with a snappy, upbeat program, full of majesty, color, and speed. Beethoven’s magnificent “Fifth Piano Concerto, Emperor” is a highlight of the program. The lively Overture to Glinks’s opera, “Ruslan and Ludmilla” opens the program followed by Schubert’s beautifully melodic “Fifth Symphony.” Featured soloists are the two winners of the orchestra’s prestigious annual Youth Artists Solo … [Read more...] about Dearborn Symphony Season Climaxes with a Flourish