DEARBORN, Michigan – In the mid-1800s, a French political scientist named Alexis de Tocqueville came to the United States to appraise the meaning and functioning of democracy. This extraordinary book, written as a result of his visit, contains his comments and criticisms – many of which are still vital in today's world – and is a must-read for anyone … [Read more...]
Archives for 2012
Oakwood Common Residents Enjoy Flexible Meal Plans
DEARBORN, Michigan - With the opening of Oakwood Common’s new Bistro café in 2011, residents welcomed the addition of hearth baked pizzas, specialty salads and in between meal snacks. Now, with the recent introduction of a “Resident Choice” plan, Oakwood Common residents can apply all their food choices in the Bistro and community’s Acorn Dining Room to a … [Read more...]
Rotary Honors Raymond Trudeau as Rotarian of the Year
DEARBORN, Michigan – Raymond Trudeau has been honored as Dearborn Rotarian of the Year and awarded a plaque at a recent Club meeting. Jim Thorpe, Dearborn Rotary’s president-elect and chairman of the selection committee, described Trudeau’s service to the club over the past 33 years. Among his many efforts on behalf of Rotary, Trudeau has participated … [Read more...]
Dearborn Rotary Announces President Hassen Hammoud
DEARBORN, Michigan – Hassen Hammoud, PhD., is the Rotary Club of Dearborn’s new president for 2012-2013. His term began on July 1, 2012. President Hammoud plans to continue Dearborn Rotary’s involvement in community service, club growth, fund raising and fellowship activities. President Hammoud has called for Dearborn Rotarians to be involved in “continuous … [Read more...]
Spirit of Comics – Dearborn’s September Featured Sculpture
DEARBORN, Michigan – Twelve sculptures have been placed throughout Dearborn as part of the community’s 2012-2013 Art in Public Places Midwest Sculpture Initiative (MSI). Funding for the project is provided by the Dearborn Community Fund and the East and West Dearborn Downtown Development Authorities. Each month a different sculpture and sculptor are … [Read more...]
Beloved Detroit Teacher Louise Eason Enjoys Move to Oakwood Common in Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan – When residents of Oakwood Common welcomed Louise Eason as a new neighbor to the close-knit retirement community in Dearborn, they couldn’t miss the parade of friends helping her. These included longtime neighbors in northeast Detroit along with retired teacher friends and former students from Pelham Junior High School where Eason taught … [Read more...]
Former Detroit Teacher Enjoys Move to Dearborn
DEARBORN, Michigan - When residents of Oakwood Common welcomed Louise Eason as a new neighbor to the close-knit retirement community in Dearborn, they couldn’t miss the parade of friends helping her. These included longtime neighbors in northeast Detroit along with retired teacher friends and former students from Pelham Junior High School where Eason taught … [Read more...]
Fishing Derby Catches On
DEARBORN, Michigan – Thirty six children, ages 12 and under, caught 49 fish during the Fishing Derby at Dearborn’s annual Homecoming festival. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn and with fishing supplies provided by Eppinger Manufacturing Co. of Dearborn. This was the eighth year that the Rotary Club has organized and sponsored … [Read more...]
Darany Stands Up for Special Education in Michigan
LANSING, MI – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) joined the Michigan Alliance for Special Education at a rally on the state capitol steps on August 29. The rally was held to encourage more transparency and accountability when developing and implementing special education policy in Michigan. Representative Darany was also joined at the rally … [Read more...]
Woronchak Helps Push Back County Tax Increase
WAYNE COUNTY, Michigan - Efforts by Wayne County Commission Chairman Gary Woronchak were instrumental in preventing a county tax increase proposal from getting on the November ballot. Commissioners at their Aug. 28 meeting considered asking voters to approve a new property tax of just under one mill to raise $39 million to go toward the operations of … [Read more...]
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