News & Notes - 5/11/23 Warren Weekly

Warren mayor celebrates 26 centenarians 
WARREN — Centenarians gathered in the Warren Community Center to celebrate their 100th or more birthday, receive a proclamation from Mayor James Fouts, and see the trees that were planted in each of their honor on Arbor Day, April 28. 

The mayor honored members of the Greatest Generation and enhanced the environment.  

“This ceremony is dedicated to members of the greatest generation who have helped to make our country great through three major wars and many events ranging from the Great Depression to the 2020 Pandemic,” said Fouts. “Like the trees we will honor with their names, this remembrance will continue to live in another century with the near permanence of a great tree. This is a more permanent and longer-lasting way of thanking them for their long life and service to our country. It also reflects our and their commitment to the environment with more trees to give life to us all and help us ensure a better life for our environment on Arbor Day.”

The event celebrated 26 Warren centenarians. According to the mayor’s office, from the initial planning stages to the day of the event, 11 of the honorees died but were still celebrated for making the century milestone or older. 

The Rev. David Walters said how the mayor was instrumental in making his mother Anne Walters’ 100th birthday special.

“Mayor Fouts invited us to his office, gave my mother a birthday card, and also presented her with a signed birthday card from then-President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania,” David Walters said.

Anne Walters celebrated her 100th birthday in July 2017 and according to her son, she died in 2019.  Anne Walters was included in the celebration. Her family and friends attended the event in her honor. 

Brandywine maple, Sunburst honeylocust and chestnut trees were the varieties planted in honor of the centenarians. The trees are located across from the front parking lot of the community center along the walkway.  

 

Library welcomes Polish author May 19
WARREN — Dominik Stecula, Ph.D., will visit the Warren Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19 to discuss his book “Polish Americans Today.”

The author will paint a comprehensive picture of American Polonia and focus on the attitudes, demographics, identities and cultural activities of the Polish American community.

The presentation is sponsored by the Piast Institute, located in Hamtramck. The program is co-financed through the Polish community funds of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.

The library is located at the City Hall building, 1 City Square. Visit piastinstitute.org to reserve your spot.

 

Stamp out hunger May 13
MACOMB COUNTY — The annual U.S. Postal Carrier “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive will be held May 13.

Residents wishing to participate can leave nonperishable, unexpired food items in a bag near their mailboxes before their letter carriers arrive on Saturday.

From there, the postal carriers will pick up the food while delivering mail and bring it back to the post office where it will then be transported to a local food program.