ALLEN PARK – A Community Shred Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the community center, 15800 White St., to help city residents avoid identity theft and safely dispose of sensitive documents. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department, along with Rivers Edge Community Credit Union and Cintas, suggest that no-longer-needed bank statements, canceled checks, tax returns, medical records, credit card receipts and insurance records be shredded. The event is for city residents with identification only. A … [Read more...] about Community Shred Day to help prevent identity theft
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Church ‘trunk or treat’ offers a Halloween alternative
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE – Trunk or Treat, a Halloween parking lot alternative to door-to-door candy collection, will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Downriver Christian Community Church, 18595 Prospect. For a $5 fee per entry, families receive a parking space from which to hand out their own treats. Several families may share a spot to hand out treats from one vehicle. Organizers say children then can trick or treat within the safe environment of the parking lot. People are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Church ‘trunk or treat’ offers a Halloween alternative
Councilwoman warns residents not to buy water main insurance
By TOM TIGANI Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — Residents here are advised to watch out for solicitors peddling insurance policies against water main breaks. Councilwoman Patricia Ganzberger told the audience at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that she recently was approached by two well-dressed men in front of her house as she headed back into her house after checking on some items in her car. “They were trying to interest me in a policy in the event of a water main break that would absolve me of any kind of … [Read more...] about Councilwoman warns residents not to buy water main insurance
Authority funds business association to promote city’s downtown
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – The Downtown Development Authority recently renewed its contract with the Wyandotte Business Association and provided a budget to perform event and marketing promotions for the coming fiscal year. On Monday night the City Council approved a $40,000 budget for Oct. 1, 2009, through Sept. 30, 2010. Tina Kumiega, owner of the Victorian Tea Room and new association president, said the funding helps to offset WBA marketing programs and projects each year. … [Read more...] about Authority funds business association to promote city’s downtown
Paddle for Pink Detroit River Cruise
WYANDOTTE – A Paddle for Pink Riverboat Cruise to benefit the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will set sail from Portofino restaurant, 3455 Biddle, from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6. Sponsored by the Riverside Kayak Connection, the cruise on the Portofino Friendship will include a dinner, cash bar, $5 for Fun Raffle and more. The $30 registration fee covers dinner and the cruise. To register call (734) 285-2925. Paddle for Pink also will hold a finale fundraiser and Pink Raffle drawing at Lions, Tigers & Beers … [Read more...] about Paddle for Pink Detroit River Cruise
Colleagues stunned by probation officer’s suicide
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers WYANDOTTE – Colleagues at the 27th District Court were stunned last week by the apparent Sept. 24 suicide of Robert Sampson, probation officer and workforce coordinator. Officials reported the 60-year-old was found in Oscoda County with a self-inflicted fatal gunshot wound. The veteran city probation officer, who also ran a drug counseling business, was charged with soliciting sex from an 18-year-old female probationer. He had been arraigned Tuesday in 23rd District Court in Taylor. … [Read more...] about Colleagues stunned by probation officer’s suicide
Michigan Yemen Sports Association wraps up season with ceremony
Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. (center in polo shirt) congratulated the Michigan Yemen Sports Association at Lapeer Park on Sept. 27 at the final ceremony for MYSA’s annual summer season. More than 150 children and teens participated in the 2009 soccer program, as well as many adult players. Among those attending the ceremony were Mohamed Nasser, MYSA president; Dr. Kalid Kaid, business unit manager & Yemeni American Public Affairs Council endorsement chair; Sheikh Jamal Mojali, community activist; Sheikh Sadek Alhaddi, … [Read more...] about Michigan Yemen Sports Association wraps up season with ceremony
Dinner to benefit young cancer victim
TAYLOR — A benefit dinner for Dominick Keck and St. Jude Hospital is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Taylor Moose Lodge, 9981 Telegraph Road. Mostaccioli dinners will be served, including salad, bread and dessert. There will be a cash bar, raffles and entertainment. The minimum donation is $8. Four-year-old Dominick has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. He is one of four grandchildren of Realtor Larry Keck, the son of Larry Jr. and Crystal and the sister of Destiny. Larry Sr. has operated Keck Real Estate … [Read more...] about Dinner to benefit young cancer victim
Dearborn police promotions announced
Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. (middle row, center) and Police Chief Ronald Haddad (middle row, left) recently announced the promotions of several Dearborn police officers. They are (front row, from left): Commander Jimmy Solomon (promoted from lieutenant), Lt. Patricia Penman (promoted from detective/sergeant), Lt. Ronald Beggs (promoted from detective/sergeant) and Commander Thomas Teefey (promoted from lieutenant). Also pictured are (back row, from left): Commander Joe Doulette, Deputy Chief Gregg Brighton and Lt. Anthony … [Read more...] about Dearborn police promotions announced
Luncheon series highlights caregiver information
RIVERVIEW – A three-week interactive workshop on consecutives Tuesdays this month will focus on how to care for the aging. The sessions, taught by Sandra Langley and sponsored by the Recreation Department will be held 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Oct. 13, 20 and 27 at City Hall in Activity Room C. Organizers say Langley a highly trained registered nurse who specializes in caring for seniors. Lunch will be provided by the Rivergate Terrace Skilled Nursing facilities. The workshops are free and open to the public. … [Read more...] about Luncheon series highlights caregiver information