Proposal 4, the Keep Home Care a Safe Choice proposal, will be on the ballot today. It will restore the registry that has helped improve home care for seniors and people with disabilities by offering access to pre-screened workers and trainings for consumers and providers. Here’s what Proposal 4 will do: Establish the Michigan Quality Home Care … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
U.S. Air Force Band to Play Free Concert in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan—The United States Air Force Band of Flight Concert Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7 in the Michael A. Guido Theater at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. To reserve a seat, please call the theater box office at 943-2354. The largest and most versatile unit of … [Read more...]
Dearborn Realtors Recommend Home Energy Assessments
DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Area Board of Realtors (DABOR) is encouraging local homeowners to take advantage of an opportunity to receive low-cost home energy assessments that can help shave hundreds of dollars a year from their utility bills. DABOR is promoting awareness of BetterBuildings for Michigan, a government-backed program that through Dec. … [Read more...]
Famous Architectural Icons are Re-Created Using LEGO
DEARBORN, Michigan – Thirteen of the world’s most famous architectural icons are making their way brick-by- LEGO® brick to The Henry Ford as part of the new exhibition LEGO® Architecture: Towering Ambition running November 3 through February 24, 2013. Developed by the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., this exhibition features large scale models … [Read more...]
What Would George Washington Carver Say About Coal?
Back in 2008, candidate Barack Obama said his administration would bankrupt any attempt to build new coal-fueled plants, and now his EPA is taking a strong step toward doing just that. The carbon dioxide standards they’re setting are both environmentally unnecessary and financially impossible. No wonder Michael Brune of the Sierra Club hails it as helping … [Read more...]
Ella Gets a New Thumb
DEARBORN, Michigan - Ella Ballheim, a four year old girl from Dearborn, is happy about her new thumb. Ella was born with a limb deformity. “She would look at my hand or her dad's hand and say "Why I not have a tumm?" All it took was one picture of two-year-old Ella, for David and Deanna Ballheim of Dearborn to fall in love with her. The couple, who were … [Read more...]
Randy Frank Inducted Into Engineering Academy
ROLLA, MO - Randy Frank, a graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology, was inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers at a dinner and induction ceremony held on campus in October. The academy recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional achievement and success, and provides organized assistance to … [Read more...]
Jane Wilson Says Vote ‘No’ on Proposal 2
Letter to the editor — Proposal 2 represents an attempt by government union bosses to destroy the Michigan Constitution, hold employers and legislators hostage, and change and repeal as many as 170 of Michigan’s laws. Michigan’s attorney general is warning that it would eliminate the law requiring safety rules for school bus drivers and could prohibit … [Read more...]
Oakwood Common Seniors Revel in the Halloween Spirit
Dearborn, Michigan - Spooks and goblins couldn’t compete with the delicious Halloween treats, costumes, pumpkins and decor that surrounded Oakwood Common this week. Staff, residents and family members came together to demonstrate their happy Halloween spirit. ... ... ... About Oakwood Common Oakwood Common offers one and two … [Read more...]
Kayrouz Endorses 3 Candidates for Michigan Supreme Court
DETROIT, Michigan - Declaring that women must continue to fight for equality in today’s society, noted attorney Joumana Kayrouz announced she is endorsing three women for seats on the Michigan Supreme Court in the Nov. 6 election. Kayrouz also donated 30 billboards from here vast array of marketing billboards to the three candidates, University of … [Read more...]