First Bit of Good News: DaimlerChrysler announces investments in Macomb County

Great reactions from a Macomb County official to DaimlerChrysler’s announcement of new investments in southeast Michigan. In Macomb County, DaimlerChrysler will soon spend $300 million to expand a paint shop at its Sterling Heights assembly plant, and $50 million for tooling and equipment at its Warren truck assembly and stamping plants.

From Macomb County Board Chair William Crouchman (D-St. Clair Shores):

“It takes everyone pulling together to make our economy grow and prosper. We are very grateful to DaimlerChrysler for this investment and we encourage everyone, regardless of affiliation, to pull together for our region.”

Next Bit of Good News: Macomb County Library hosts spring story times

The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute ‘Story Time’ sessions for babies, toddlers and tots during May. Story Time sessions include:

• Baby Lapsit Story Time for ages birth to 18 months; Tuesday sessions begin at 10 a.m. on May 1, 8, 15 and 22.
• Toddler Time Story Time for ages 2 to 3; Wednesday sessions begin at 7 p.m. on May 2, 9, 16 and 23.
• Tot Time Story Time for ages 18 months to 30 months; Thursday sessions begin at 10 a.m. on May 3, 10 and 24.

Rosco the Clown brings his “Read-To-Me Rosco!” program to the Tot Time on May 24.

These programs are free and open to the public but space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins April 16. For more information, call the library at (586) 286-6660.

The Friends of Macomb County Library are pleased to announce a new ongoing Silent Auction. Place bids during library hours at 16480 Hall Road, Clinton Township (by Garfield), on great books and other items. New items are added regularly. Visit the library’s website here for a current list of auction items as well as auction start and end dates, or call 586-286-6660 for more information.

Ralph Roberts and his team at the Big Nail extend our deepest thoughts and sympathies for the families involved in the senseless shootings in Virginia. If only officials had been more aware of the demons that were raging in this young man that drove him to this insane measure. There were definite signs, but not enough prevention. This young man needed help and openly expressed it. Someone needed to get involved.

The very basis of the Big Nail is founded on involvement with one’s own community. We encourage YOU to become involved. We all touch people each day of our lives, it’s just a matter as to what extent.

The amazing thing about helping others is that it heals the healer and opens new avenues and opportunities we did not have before. Scroll down this page and just look at the priceless picture of Ralph holding those delightful babies on this website. The Michigan Habitat for Humanity project gives Ralph a real sense of giving back. That joy in his face comes from giving of one’s time, efforts and genuinely caring for others.

If you have a story of giving to your community, we want to hear about it! We applaud those who get involved and make a positive difference. There are many out there donating their time and efforts without anyone even knowing. We want to hear from you. With waves of positive involvement and reaching out for one another, we can prevent tragedies like the shootings in Virginia ever happening again.