"This development stinks." — anonymous West Village resident By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Wayne County judge is scheduled to issue an opinion tomorrow on whether several aspects of a city lawsuit against Burton-Katzman Development Co. and several related parties will remain as part of the suit. The suit, filed in January, alleges that Burton-Katzman, several employees and related limited liability companies breached a developer’s agreement with the city by failing to … [Read more...] about Key hearing in Burton-Katzman lawsuit this week
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Compensation commission prepares to talk turkey
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — When it comes to the taxpayer dollar, elected officials are at the helm of distribution. They decide where money goes, what’s a worthy cause and how much is allotted. However, one area long thought by some as in need of an outside opinion is just how much taxpayer money legislators get to keep for themselves. It’s a timeless question that will face the city’s Local Officials Compensation Commission as it meets over the coming weeks. Charged with crafting … [Read more...] about Compensation commission prepares to talk turkey
Election commission changes affidavit for council candidates
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Be it paperwork or particle science, the devil is in the details. Several city officials experienced the former recently, when Councilman Robert Abraham’s tax problems raised the issue of whether certain language in an affidavit required of City Council candidates is in agreement with the city charter. The section in question asserts, “I am not an officer of a company or corporation that is in default to the City of Dearborn.” But the city charter makes … [Read more...] about Election commission changes affidavit for council candidates
Ford Jr. steps down from museum board
By J. PATRICK PEPPER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — For the first time since its doors opened in 1929, the Henry Ford Museum won’t have a member of the Ford family as chairman of the board. Bill Ford Jr. on Tuesday announced that he was stepping down from the post after 13 years. Citing a desire for new leadership, Ford, 52, said he would remain a board trustee. “I look forward to continuing to work with this great institution to fulfill the vision of my great-grandfather by celebrating the genius of the … [Read more...] about Ford Jr. steps down from museum board
Heights Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
HEIGHTS — The Dearborn Heights Kiwanis Club in conjunction with the Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canfield Community Center, 1801 Beech Daly. Four hunts will be conducted, beginning with a hunt for children up to age 3 at 11 a.m. in the gymnasium. An egg hunt for children ages 4 to 5 will begin at 11:50 a.m. on the Canfield Center grounds, followed by a hunt for children ages 6 to 7 at 12:10 p.m., and concluding with an egg hunt for … [Read more...] about Heights Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
Fort Visger CDC Farmers Market
LINCOLN PARK – Plans are in the works for the 2009 Fort Visger CDC Farmers Market. The 2009 markets again will be held on Sundays but with a new time of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to encourage all demographics to be able to shop. The markets, which are held in the Southfield Road Municipal Parking Lot between I-75 and Fort Street, will start May 3 and run through Oct. 25, with a special holiday market on Nov. 22. Fort Visger CDC Farmers Market officials are proclaiming 2009 as The Year of the Farmers Market. The … [Read more...] about Fort Visger CDC Farmers Market
Easter egg hunts for elementary students
RIVERVIEW — Two separate Easter egg hunts will take place this week at Young Patriots Park, 14133 Civic Park. A hunt featuring the Easter bunny will be held for children in preschool through second grade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Admission is free; children are asked to bring a bag or basket to collect their eggs. For third- through fifth-graders who want more of a challenge, a flashlight egg hunt will be held at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. articipants are advised to bring a flashlight to help find eggs and candy, as well as a bag … [Read more...] about Easter egg hunts for elementary students
Nominating petitions being accepted
RIVERVIEW — Nominating petitions are being accepted by the City Clerk's office no later than 4 p.m. May 12 for three City Council terms expiring this year. The four-year terms run from November 2009 to November 2013. The primary election, if required, will be Aug. 4; the general election is Nov. 3. Contact the Clerk’s Office for information and forms at (734) 281-4241. … [Read more...] about Nominating petitions being accepted
Bowling lock-in slated
TAYLOR —A Spring Break All-Night Lock-In from 11:45 p.m. next Sunday through 7 a.m. April 13 will be held at Skore Lanes, 22255 Ecorse Road. Admission for ages 10 through 14 (strictly enforced) costs $18.95 per person and includes all-night bowling, music, events, pizza, pop and a continental breakfast. For more information call the bowling center at (313) 291-6220. … [Read more...] about Bowling lock-in slated
Hit it hard to help those who are hit hard
TAYLOR — Golfers can play at two local courses at the lowest rates of the year while joining the Golf Department and WYCD-FM in helping families who are dealing with a tough economy. The Finally Fore promotion is set for tomorrow at the Lakes of Taylor, 25505 North Line Road, and Taylor Meadows, 25360 Ecorse Road. Green fees are $15 for 18 holes and a power cart at Lakes of Taylor and $10 for 18 holes and a power cart at Taylor Meadows. The Golf Department and WYCD will donate $5 of each golfer’s fee directly … [Read more...] about Hit it hard to help those who are hit hard