News from the City of
Dearborn
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Dearborn! Visit www.WelcomeHomeDearborn.com
John
B. O’Reilly, Jr., Mayor
Department
of Public Information
Mary
Laundroche, Director
313-943-2285
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March
24, 2008
Dearborn
libraries offer programs for children
DEARBORN,
Mich. –
Dearborn’s public libraries are offering upcoming
programs for children. For more information about any
of the following programs, visit www.dearbornlibrary.org,
or call or visit one of Dearborn’s public libraries.
·
Henry Ford Centennial Library (HFCL),
16301 Michigan Avenue, 943-2345.
·
Bryant Branch Library,
221000 Michigan Avenue, 943-4091.
·
Esper Branch Library,
12929 W. Warren Avenue, 943-4096.
·
Snow Branch Library, 23950 Princeton
Street, 274-1780.
Please note library policy. Program
registration may be made by phone or in person. Those
arriving more than 10 minutes after the scheduled
program time may not be admitted. Child must be the
required age on or before the first date of the
program. Residents and cardholders are given
preference.
Non-residents,
without library cards, will be placed on a waiting
list and contacted only if a vacancy occurs.
Individuals with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services to attend
or participate in these programs should contact their
local library or (TDD 943.2193.) Reasonable advance
notice is required.
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Preschool
Storytime – Children can join us for fingerplays,
stories, songs and a simple craft. For ages three
through five. Registration is required. Choose from
these dates, times and locations:
Tuesdays through May 6 at 2 p.m. or Wednesdays
through May 7 at 10:45 a.m. at Bryant Branch Library;
or Tuesdays through April 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Esper
Branch Library; or Wednesdays from April 9 through May
7 at 1:30 p.m. at Snow Branch Library.
·
Tot
Time – Registration is required. Children with a
caregiver are invited for stories, songs and fun. For
ages two and three. Snow Branch Library. Wednesdays
from April 9 through May 7 at 10:35 a.m.
·
Play
Dates – Make new friends, or meet with old ones, in
this unstructured time to enjoy educational toys and
music in our program room. No registration is
required. For ages six months through 24 months. Esper
Branch Library. Wednesdays through April 30 from 10:30
to 11:30 a.m.
·
Mother
Goose Story Time – Rhymes, stories and playtime for
the youngest ones (ages six months through 24 months).
One adult per child is recommended for this
hands-on-fun. Henry
Ford Centennial Library. Friday, April 4, 10:30 a.m.
·
Story
Time – Children with a caregiver can join us for
fingerplays, stories, songs and a simple craft. For
ages two through four. No registration is required.
Tuesday, April 1, 11 a.m. Henry Ford Centennial
Library.
·
Pocket
Poem Challenge – April 1 through April 30. Snow
Branch Library. For ages five through 12. Pick up a
“pocket poem” at the library to take home and
learn by heart. On your next visit (by April 30),
recite your poem to the librarian at the desk and
receive a reward.
·
Poetry
Play – For ages eight through 12. Henry Ford
Centennial Library. Saturday, April 5, 3 p.m. April is National Poetry Month.
Celebrate at the library by making visual
poetry. Try your hand at creating an "I Spy"
type poem or a “concrete poem,” which takes the
shape of the object it describes.
·
What
Do You See? – For all ages. April 14-19. Henry Ford
Centennial Library. How well do you know your library?
Celebrate National Library Week and the Henry Ford
Centennial Library with a photo puzzle. Come in any
time that week to pick up a puzzle sheet. Complete the
puzzle and turn it in by April 19.
Winners will be drawn from correct entries.
Keep those eyes peeled and you might be a puzzle
champ!
·
Magic
Show – For all ages. Registration is required and
begins April 1. Event takes place Tuesday, April 15,
at 6 p.m. Esper Branch Library. Come
and see the great Jason Hudy perform amazing magic
tricks. Doors will close when the performance begins.
·
National
Library Week Bookmark –
For all ages. Drop in and make a bookmark to
commemorate National Library Week. Henry Ford
Centennial Library. Wednesday, April 16, from 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
·
Third
Thursday Craft – For all ages. Henry Ford Centennial
Library. Thursday, April 17, anytime from 11 a.m. to 7
p.m. Have you heard the buzz? Bees are big at the
library. Make a beeline to Children's Services to
craft a buzzing bee. Younger children will need adult
assistance.
·
Poetry
Café – For ages six through 12. Registration is
required and begins April 5. The event is Saturday,
April 19, at 3 p.m. Henry Ford Centennial Library.
Students in grades first through sixth are welcome to
this annual event marking National Poetry Month. Bring
some favorite or original age-appropriate poetry to
read aloud. Refreshments will be served.
·
T-shirt
Tote Bag – For ages eight through 12. Registration
is required and begins April 8. The event is Tuesday,
April 22, at 6:30 p.m. Snow Branch Library. Celebrate
Earth Day with this earth-friendly project. Recycle an
old t-shirt and create a reusable tote bag.
Participants will bring their own t-shirt; we will
supply the sewing machine and instructions.
·
Hello
Truck! – For all ages. Wednesday, April 30, at noon.
Snow Branch Library. Children can climb aboard and
enjoy a visit with several big trucks parked at the
library. Bring your camera, rain or shine.
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CONTACT:
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Randy Coble, at
(313) 943-2285
News from the City of
Dearborn
Discover
Dearborn! Visit www.WelcomeHomeDearborn.com
John
B. O’Reilly, Jr., Mayor
Department
of Public Information
Mary
Laundroche, Director
313-943-2285
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March
24, 2008
Dearborn
firefighter
honored at fire headquarters
Fire Department recognizes firefighter
who
died in 1929 following fire-related injuries
DEARBORN,
Mich. – The
Dearborn Fire Department recently honored a
firefighter who died in 1929 as a result of declining
health following an injury in the line of duty.
On
March 19, the department held a ceremony at Fire
Headquarters for Charles Srull. His three surviving
children participated in the ceremony.
The
ceremony was organized by retired chief Mike Birrell,
who, along with retired battalion chief Don Linske and
Fire Engineer Joseph
Provost, are writing a book on the history of
the department. Birrell discovered Srull’s story
during his research.
Srull
was buried with full honors of the Dearborn Fire
Department after his death in 1929, but until now he
never received proper recognition for his
contributions to the department.
On
March 19, a plaque was hung in honor of Srull, listing
his years of service to the department (1926-1929),
and also signifying his sacrifice in the line of duty.
Here
is his story, according to Birrell:
On
August 3, 1928, Srull responded on Engine 1 to a house
fire at 10460 Morrow Circle.
The fire was caused by an iron left on a window
sill and extended to the second floor and attic.
While
advancing a hose line to the attic, Srull fell on the
stairs dislocating his left knee and suffered other
unlisted injuries.
After
a brief stay in the hospital, Srull was able to return
to work “light duty”.
According to the log books, Srull was assigned
light duty until his death and each workday he would
report to the doctor’s office and had other stints
in the hospital for unknown reasons.
Family
accounts show that after is initial injury, he was in
declining health and that he had respiratory problems.
In
December, 1929, Srull was admitted to Henry Ford
Hospital where he died.
In
January, 1930, the Dearborn City Council voted to give
Ida Srull and her children a pension based on his
death, “from injuries received while in pursuit of
duty.”
PHOTO
CAPTION:
Photo Courtesy of the City of Dearborn
The
Dearborn Fire Department honored firefighter Charles
Srull, who died in 1929 after his health declined
following an injury in the line of duty. Pictured here
(front row, from left) are his three surviving
children: Grace Palgut, Donald Srull and Mae Graves.
Back row: Retired fire chief Michael Birrell, retired
battalion chief Donald Linske, retired fire engineer
Joseph Provost and Fire Chief Nazih Hazime.
[NOTE
~ If you did not receive a copy of the photograph that
accompanies this news release, and would like one,
call Randy Coble at (313) 943-2347.]
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Firefighter
Memorial, March 24, 2008
News from the City of
Dearborn
Discover
Dearborn! Visit www.WelcomeHomeDearborn.com
John
B. O’Reilly, Jr., Mayor
Department
of Public Information
Mary
Laundroche, Director
313-943-2285
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March
18, 2008
Public
invited to comment on outdoor pools
Recreation
Commission meeting is Tuesday, March 25
DEARBORN,
Mich. –
The Dearborn Recreation Commission will
conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March
25, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
(Studio A) concerning the city’s outdoor pools and
swimming programs.
The hearing
is intended to provide a forum for Dearborn residents
to express their opinions regarding the city’s
outdoor aquatic facilities and programs.
Anyone
unable to attend the public hearing is invited to
submit written comments to: Chairman, Dearborn
Recreation Commission, 15801 Michigan Avenue,
Dearborn, 48126.
All written comments must be received by 5
p.m., March 24, 2008.
The City of
Dearborn will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary
aides and services at the public hearing to
individuals with disabilities, provided that such
requests are received at least two days prior to the
public hearing.
Note that the Recreation Department’s
administrative offices are closed on Friday, March 21.
For more
information on the hearing, please call the Recreation
Department at 943-2350.
Photo
caption:
The
Dearborn Recreation Commission invites residents to
comment on the City’s outdoor pools and aquatics
programs during a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 25 in Studio A inside the Ford Community &
Performing Arts Center. Shown here are people enjoying
Dunworth Pool at Levagood Park.
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CONTACT:
Mary Laundroche or
Randy Coble, at
(313) 943-2285
Aquatics
public hearing, March 2008
