By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Economic concerns recently served as reasons both for and against the hiring of a new city employee. Earlier this month the City Council narrowly approved hiring Mary Torok as a program coordinator for the Department of Recreation, Leisure and Culture. But despite assurances by Todd Drysdale, director of financial and administrative services, that the currently budgeted position for a part-time, at-will employee actually could increase revenue, Councilman James DeSana … [Read more...] about Council narrowly approves new hire; future budget a concern
Coffee with the Mayor debuts next month
TAYLOR – Coffee with the Mayor, a series of monthly meetings with Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand and constituents, will begin in January. Residents are invited to an informal setting to learn more about the mayor’s plans, ask questions and express concerns. Sessions will take place in the early evening hours of the second Tuesday of each month at coffeehouses, coney islands and other restaurants throughout the city. The businesses have agreed to provide seating and free coffee for at least 20 residents. Some may provide appetizers … [Read more...] about Coffee with the Mayor debuts next month
Teamwork helped second-graders win food drive
Daniel Voss (left) and Amy Voss of the Wyandotte Salvation Army, Principal Cindy Wright, second grade teacher Dawn Lee and her second grade class collected 211 cans of food during the collection period. Teamwork helped the class collect the most cans. By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Working together as a group helped Dawn Lee’s second-grade class at Garfield Elementary School win the all-school canned food drive for the local Salvation Army. The 28 children in her class collected 211 cans; the school as … [Read more...] about Teamwork helped second-graders win food drive
Flu vaccines from Dearborn Health Department not affected by manufacturer’s recall
DEARBORN – The H1N1 flu vaccine administered by the city’s Health Department is not affected by the recent voluntary recall, city officials said. The department did not receive any vaccines from the batches being voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer. The department continues to offer free H1N1 vaccinations for any Dearborn resident, regardless of age or health requirements. The department is inside the Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., and is open Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays … [Read more...] about Flu vaccines from Dearborn Health Department not affected by manufacturer’s recall
Inaugural ceremony for elected officials Dec. 30
DEARBORN – The city will host an inaugural ceremony for city officials elected to serve 2010 to 2013 at 8 p.m. Wednesday inside the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. The public is invited. The ceremony will last about an hour. A reception will follow in the theater lobby. John O’Reilly Jr. will be sworn in for his first full term as mayor. He has served as mayor since February 2007 and previously had been City Council president for 17 years. Also taking the … [Read more...] about Inaugural ceremony for elected officials Dec. 30
New officer joins Dearborn Police Department
Police Chief Ronald Haddad (left) and Dearborn Mayor John B. O’Reilly Jr., (right) conduct a swearing in ceremony for the city’s newest police officer, Robert Smith Jr. DEARBORN – The Police Department officially swore-in its newest officer, Robert Smith Jr., during a ceremony held Dec. 15 at the police station. Smith, 31, grew up in eastern Ohio where he attended Indian Valley High School. He later moved to Michigan, beginning his collegiate studies at Monroe County Community College before transferring to the University of … [Read more...] about New officer joins Dearborn Police Department
Give the gift of golf and help send a student to college
Looking for a unique gift for that special person? Look no further than Henry Ford Community College, where you can buy a gift certificate for a golf package that supports student scholarships. For the golfer in your life, purchase a golf package for HFCC’s 19th annual Mike Adray Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by MemberFocus Credit Union, to be played Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at the prestigious Dearborn Country Club. Packages for the Adray Memorial Golf Tournament are $200 for the morning round and $250 for the … [Read more...] about Give the gift of golf and help send a student to college
HFCC Big Band Motown Review Jan. 30
DEARBORN — Henry Ford Community College will present a Big Band Motown Review at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. The concert will feature Ed Nucilli and the Plural Circle Jazz Orchestra as well as HFCC’s award-winning Henry Ford Big Band and Midnight Blue, HFCC’s top vocal jazz ensemble. The instrumental groups will perform big band and jazz hits made famous by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Benny Goodman and Glen Miller. Midnight Blue, directed by Kevin Dewey, HFCC’s … [Read more...] about HFCC Big Band Motown Review Jan. 30
HFCC administrators donate to charities
The Henry Ford Community College Administrators’ Association Local 71 donated more than $3,500 this holiday season to three charities: Dearborn Animal Shelter, St. Leo’s Soup Kitchen and Disabled American Veterans. In addition to the monetary donation to the animal shelter, supplies and toys also were donated. Elaine Saneske (left), associate dean of HFCC’s Business and Economics Division, and David Cunningham (right), Local 71 president and HFCC’s director of financial services, delivered the donations to Brandi Maddox (center), … [Read more...] about HFCC administrators donate to charities
Exchangite of the Year
Debbie Van Cleave, treasurer of the Lincoln Park Exchange Club, holds the award she received recently as Exchangite of the Year. Club members say she is very active in many projects, including co-chairing of the city’s Lincoln Park Days celebration, its Fantasyland committee and the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Business Expo. Every year the Lincoln Park Exchange Club recognizes an exceptional Exchangite for supreme efforts to provide a superior contribution to the club and the local community. The award also is given to … [Read more...] about Exchangite of the Year