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Lend a Hand to Dearborn’s Furry Friends

June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Erin E. and her family provide foster care for Shelter animals like these playful kittens seeking a home, a network that the organization hopes to expand.

DEARBORN, Michigan - Late spring and summer bring excess homeless animals through the doors of the Dearborn Animal Shelter each year. In addition to the steady flow of stray and displaced animals, new litters of kittens and puppies add pressure to the Shelter’s resources. It is common right now for several litters to arrive each week, baby animals that require extra attention and time. According to Elaine Greene, Executive Director, Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, “Humans are the solution to the situation. Right now, we need people willing to adopt, to open their homes as … [Read more...]

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Montessori Center Celebrates 22nd Graduating Class

June 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center’s eighth grade graduates from left to right in the front row, are Fatima Awn, Dearborn; Tasia Gabriel, Detroit, Sally Khazaal, Dearborn Heights; Steven Manrique and Jade Barreto, Dearborn; Neil Hodgins, Livonia; Rachel Robinson, New Boston; Ritsuma Inaba, Farmington Hills; Camilla Cascardo, Dearborn; and back row (l. to r.) Rana Dabana, Dearborn; Seeneen Meroueh, Dearborn Heights; Juliana Hager, Taylor; Albert Grigorov, Dearborn; Kirby Rocha, Detroit; Dane Miller, Dearborn; Mila Resetar, Dearborn Heights; Erik Kobel, Livonia; and Zayd Odeh, Canton.

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) honored 18 graduates of its middle school program during the school’s 22nd graduating class ceremonies. Several of the students attended DHMC for more than 10 years, beginning with the preschool program. Beginning in the fall, graduates will attend high schools throughout the metropolitan Detroit area including Bloomfield Hills Andover, Cranbrook Kingswood, Crestwood, Detroit Catholic Central, Divine Child, Mercy High School, University of Detroit Jesuit and University of Liggett. “We are always pleased to learn … [Read more...]

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Oakwood Common Unveils Major Renovation

June 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Connolly's Sign at Oakwood Common

Dearborn, Michigan - Oakwood Common recently celebrated the completion of a major renovation--unveiling the retirement community’s trendy new bistro, an inviting lounge with cherry wood wine cabinets for residents’ social hours, a newly decorated entry way, parlor and salon along with an expanded fitness area, billiard room and new outdoor patio. Brian Connolly, president and CEO of Oakwood Healthcare, Inc., attended the special renovation celebration to include dedication and naming of the new lounge as “Connolly’s,” in memory of his mother Margaret, a ten year resident of … [Read more...]

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Danny Brooks and Sarah Dalton at 4thFridays on June 24

June 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan - This Friday night, June 24th, beautiful melodies will be wafting through the walls of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center. 4thFridays, a monthly coffeehouse event, will be showcasing blues artist Danny Brooks and singer/songwriter Sarah Dalton. As always - Rufus Harris and band will also share some tunes. Danny Brooks is an original. He "walks the walk". With stories that can make your arm hair prickle and melodies  infused with redemption, his music weaves authenticity and passion together. He considers performing an act of service and display of … [Read more...]

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Don’t Ruin The Summer With Injuries: Police Enforcing “Zero Tolerance” for Fireworks

June 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment

DEARBORN, Michigan - As July 4 approaches, residents and businesses should be aware that the Police Department will be continuing its “zero tolerance” policy regarding the illegal and unsafe sale and use of fireworks. “Each year, we see cases of personal injury and damage to property when people use illegal fireworks,” said Police Chief Ron Haddad. “City ordinances prohibit the sale and use of illegal fireworks, or the unsafe use of legal fireworks,” said Haddad. Call 313-943-2201 about fireworks in neighborhoods. Police officers will respond to fireworks complaints. … [Read more...]

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BAMN Invades Dearborn – Preventing Pastor Terry Jones from Walking to Arab Festival

June 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Terry Jones vs. BAMN Protestors

DEARBORN, Michigan - An angry group of Detroit area BAMN protestors prevented Pastor Terry Jones from walking peacefully to Dearborn's 16th annual Arab Festival last Friday afternoon. Using Dearborn's City Hall and Schaefer Road as a stage for their antics  (and attempting to grab international news headlines) - a small group supporting Terry Jones group 'Stand Up America Now!' tried to walk down Schaefer Road - against the shouting and shoving of the Detroit area anarchist group 'By Any Means Necessary' (BAMN). Oddly enough, most of the anti-Terry-Jones-protesters were not … [Read more...]

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Mayor Praises Community for Response to Terry Jones

June 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Terry Jones - Speech at Dearborn City Hall

DEARBORN, Michigan – Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. said he was proud of the Dearborn community for tempering their response to Terry Jones when he appeared at City Hall last Friday. Mayor O’Reilly had joined with Dearborn religious and community leaders last week in urging a calm response to the controversial figure. Together, they asked for the focus to be on peace and tolerance, and it appeared that Dearborn residents were of the same mind. Few residents appeared to be among the 50 or so that showed up at City Hall while Jones was speaking. The counter protestors were dominated … [Read more...]

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Free Outdoor Concerts All Summer in Dearborn

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Michigan – Free outdoor concerts highlight the summer in Dearborn, with music playing Wednesdays and Fridays in east and west Dearborn, respectively. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and stake out a good spot for great music on a summer evening. On Wednesdays, the East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) teams up with V98.7 Smooth Jazz HD and WWJ Newsradio to present Jazz On The Ave at Dearborn City Hall Park, 13615 Michigan Avenue at Schaefer. Sponsors for the series include Oakwood Healthcare, the Dearborn Community Fund, The Times-Herald, Press & Guide and … [Read more...]

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Middle School Students Donate to The Salvation Army

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – The Salvation Army of Dearborn Heights was overwhelmed by the generosity of students at Riverside Middle School in Dearborn Heights. The school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society, presented the student body with an interesting challenge - If students were able to collect 4,000 cans of food, Principal Jason Gribble would sing in front of the entire school. “The students at Riverside Middle School really impressed us with their generosity,” said Capt. Caleb Senn of the Dearborn Heights Corps. “It’s wonderful to see young people getting … [Read more...]

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Give Your Grass a Haircut

June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Property owners are reminded to keep their grass cut so it is 6 inches or less, or they could face fines and fees.

DEARBORN, Michigan – Attractive neighborhoods are a hallmark of Dearborn, and residents do their part to keep them looking good by maintaining their property, including cutting their grass. Dearborn ordinances support attentive maintenance and require that property owners must cut their grass so it’s six inches or less. Property owners in violation of the ordinance are given a notice to address the problem within a specific timeframe. However, if the City must cut grass, the property owner will be billed for the actual cost of the cutting, plus an administrative fee each time … [Read more...]

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