Madison - Park News

Published May 20, 2015

When time is short, some tips to start your round off right

METRO DETROIT — Sure, you had planned on stopping at the driving range before teeing off, perhaps turn that slice into a gentle fade.

But then you missed a turn on the way to the golf course, or the babysitter was late, and suddenly the tee time that you’ve looked forward to is now a race to the first tee box instead of a relaxing start to the weekend.

Published May 15, 2015

Canadian nuclear waste site is one step closer to reality

METRO DETROIT — The Canadian joint review panel looking over a proposed nuclear waste site that would be less than a mile from Lake Huron recommended the project to Canada’s minister of the environment May 7 despite an outcry from communities on both sides of the border.

Published May 15, 2015

Hazel Park repeals ban on pit bulls

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park City Council has agreed to lift the city’s ban on pit bulls following feedback from animal advocacy groups, residents and individuals looking to move into the city. However, there will be some restrictions put in place.

The decision was made during a special meeting May 6, undoing the ordinance that was put into effect in 2012. City Manager Ed Klobucher said the ban originally came about in response to a rash of pit bull attacks. He said 45 attacks occurred between 2009 and 2015.

Published May 14, 2015

Free bus trip will take seniors to Lansing

MADISON HEIGHTS — Senior citizens from Madison Heights — and those from out of town, as well — are invited to come along on a free bus trip headed for Lansing next month, where they will have a chance to make their voices heard by those in power.

Hundreds of senior groups from across Michigan will descend on the Capitol on Tuesday, June 2, as part of Older Michiganians Day. The Madison Heights group will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Madison Heights Senior Citizen Center, 29448 John R Road.

Published May 14, 2015

Patterson requests $2M for Road Commission

OAKLAND COUNTY — With the defeat of Proposal 1, voters sent a clear message to the Legislature that a better solution is needed to fix Michigan roads.

But until that solution is found, drivers will continue to battle growing potholes.

Published May 13, 2015

Native fish species bounce back

METRO DETROIT — Native fish like walleye, steelhead, lake trout and, to an extent, yellow perch populations are doing well, leading to a positive fishing outlook on the Great Lakes this year.

Todd Grischke, Lake Huron Basin coordinator with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said that while specific fishing is different across the north-south areas of the lake, walleye populations are booming to near record levels.

Published May 13, 2015

Experts say painting trends are going back to basics

METRO DETROIT — For both the interiors and exteriors of homes, customers are opting to go back to classic color schemes and neutrals, according to experts in the field.

The return to basics is, in some cases, a nostalgic choice and, in other cases, a more strategic move to increase home value and appeal to a wider audience.

Published May 13, 2015

Tailored day camps give kids the chance to do what they love

METRO DETROIT — Once upon a time, there were just a few types of summer camps: sports for the jocks, Scouts for the adventurers and math camp for those who would just rather be back in the classroom.

How times have changed. Now, there’s a daytime summer escape to suit every child and any taste.

Published May 11, 2015

State, federal governments issue car seat guidelines

Auto safety experts are inviting parents to sit down and review the facts of properly securing small children in the back seat to avoid accident-related injuries.

Alyson Kechkaylo, occupant protection program coordinator for the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, is also a certified child passenger safety technician.

She said Michigan law basically requires kids to be secured in a car seat until they are at least 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches tall. But parent compliance often varies depending on the child’s age, she explained.
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Published May 9, 2015

Award-winning chef opening restaurant in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — He appeared last year as a contestant on the 12th season of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef.” In 2011, he opened his first restaurant, The Root, in White Lake; in 2012, it was named Restaurant of the Year by the Detroit Free Press. Earlier this year, Food & Wine named him the People’s Best New Chef in the Great Lakes Region.

Published May 7, 2015

Madison district plans next phase of consolidated campus

MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the all-new Madison Elementary opened its doors, marking the end of Phase I of the Madison school district’s vision of “One Campus — One Community.” The goal is to consolidate the elementary school, middle school and high school at a single campus in the area of 11 Mile and Hales.

Published May 7, 2015

Asthma’s in the air

METRO DETROIT — May is Asthma Awareness Month, and local doctors and the American Lung Association are urging the approximately 25 million people in the United States who suffer from asthma to learn how to take control of the disease.

Published May 6, 2015

Bishop Foley students set out to ‘Be the Difference’

MADISON HEIGHTS — Bishop Foley Catholic High in Madison Heights is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. In that time, the school has given back to the community in many ways, including over the last six years, when it’s done service on a massive scale with Be the Difference Day.

Published May 6, 2015

Before buying a home, get some tips from the pros

METRO DETROIT — Embarking on the search for a new home can be daunting, especially for first-time buyers, so C & G Newspapers asked several experts, including real estate agents and a representative from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, for guidance.

John Kurczak, a Keller Williams Realtor, said the best way to start is to find out what you can afford.

Published May 6, 2015

C & G staffers share stories of moms’ warmth and wisdom

METRO DETROIT — Mother’s Day is just around the corner. But when a special lady in your life has given you cherished memories or sage advice to take with you through the years, isn’t every day Mother’s Day just a little bit?

Published May 5, 2015

Voters say no to Proposal 1

Michigan roads are a disaster. That’s no surprise, as residents in C & G Newspapers’ coverage area have voiced their concerns about the dilapidated roads and growing potholes.

Voters were asked to decide on a proposal to amend the Michigan Constitution, increasing the sales/use tax from 6 percent to 7 percent. And on May 5, 80 percent of voters turned down Proposal 1, 1,405,716 votes to 349,813 votes, according to the state of Michigan’s unofficial election results.

Published May 5, 2015

Detroit Jazz Festival strikes the right chord with famed guitarist Pat Metheny

DETROIT — The Detroit Jazz Festival has been attracting some of the top jazz players in the world for years, but the 36th annual festival scored a particular coup this year with artist-in-residence Pat Metheny.

The jazz guitarist and composer, who has won 20 Grammy Awards and has sold more than 20 million records, will be performing with a number of other jazz greats — including Kenny Garrett, Ron Carter and the Gary Burton Quartet — during the festival, which takes place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7, in downtown Detroit.

Published May 4, 2015

Stamping out hunger

MACOMB COUNTY —
Last year’s magic number was 300,000.

That was approximately how many pounds of food Macomb County residents donated during the National Association of Letter Carriers and U.S. Postal Service “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive held in 2014.

Macomb Food Program coordinator Linda Azar said the donations fed more than 140,000 Macomb County residents and that without the Postal Service’s food drive, “I don’t know what we would do.”

Published May 4, 2015

Motorcycles require extra attention in traffic

Warmer weather means it’s more likely for bikers to take their prized possessions for a ride on Michigan’s roads. And that means everyone on the road needs to be cautious, whether on two wheels or four.

AAA Michigan Public Affairs Director Susan Hiltz said drivers should never tailgate a motorcycle or abruptly change lanes in front of one.

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Published April 30, 2015

Legislature considers changing no-fault system

Michigan’s no-fault insurance law, which has existed for around four decades, could face significant changes if the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder pass through pending legislation, according to activists on both side of the debate.

Senate Bill 248 passed the Senate April 16, and a state House version passed in a House committee April 23. A full House vote is expected to take place soon.