DEARBORN, Michigan - City Planner John Nagy, who worked for Dearborn 61 years and had a hand in the design of every major development in the City since the 1950s, passed away on April 28. He was 84.Mr. Nagy was considered an institution in Dearborn, and his breadth and depth of knowledge of the development of the City, as well as individual properties, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Fear of Sharia or Fear of Losing Political Influence?
Guest Editorial by Fr. John A. Cramer As a resident of Dearborn Heights, I have been following with great interest the events related to the planned, cancelled and re-planned protests that involve our area. As a Pastor, I have been involved in the inter-faith dialogue that has taken place as well. As a United States Armed Forces veteran, I have considered … [Read more...]
The Evolutionary Hermeneutic and Dearborn
Imagine if someone came up to you and wanted you to trade your old fashioned, heavy, silver dollar for his brand new, modern, crisp, green, dollar bill, a Federal Reserve Note (FeRN). Silver has been flirting with $50 an ounce lately so in fact that dollar bill is worth about 2 cents worth of silver for now. You would laugh in the guys face. Silver is YHVH's … [Read more...]
Mayor O’Reilly Explains Actions While Praising Community
DEARBORN, Michigan – Update - from City of Dearborn - Dept. of Public InformationThe City of Dearborn has always offered Pastor Terry Jones the opportunity to exercise his right to free speech, and so his announcement to return to Dearborn on April 29 to protest in one of the City’s permit-free zones is consistent with Dearborn’s position all … [Read more...]
A Christian Response: Comparing Bible and Koran
Guest Editorial by Bob Siegel The recent book burning of Pastor Terry Jones [Ed: and his recent visit to Dearborn] has caused understandable concern and mixed emotion. Many Christians with misgivings about Islam find themselves in the uncomfortable position of condemning a horrible book burning without wanting to express too much sympathy for some of the … [Read more...]
Diversity and Peace
Guest Editorial by Randy Van Doornik Not gonna lie: I was the guy choking up and getting misty-eyed at the “Imported From Detroit” commercial during the Super Bowl. As those epic two minutes unfolded, the heart and determination of the Motor City came shining through. A wonderful departure from the national media’s pitying coverage of the struggles of … [Read more...]
Vote For Your Favorite Library Card Design
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Dearborn Public Library is seeking public input in selecting a new library card design. When library patrons check out materials anytime throughout the month of April, they are encouraged to choose their favorite from among nine, colorful, library card design candidates.“The Library’s Circulation Committee narrowed the field down … [Read more...]
Youth in Arts Festival – Spotlights Dearborn Students May 11
DEARBORN, Mich. – Visual art, vocal performances and instrumental music will stir the senses when hundreds of talented Dearborn students from kindergarten through high school (K-12) perform, display and demonstrate their arts at the 2011 Youth in Arts Festival at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11.The public is invited to attend this free program, sponsored … [Read more...]
First Lady’s Tea on May 7
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Community Arts Council and Dearborn First Lady Christina O’Reilly cordially invite you to the Annual First Lady’s Tea, Saturday, May 7th, 1:00 PM at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course Clubhouse at 1300 Telegraph Road.Come and experience the charming, uniquely Dearborn experience offering the finest teas, good company and … [Read more...]
Daddy, I Saw the Mayor Do Something
DEARBORN, Michigan - (Front Page Front Porch Opinion) Open Letter to Dearborn Mayor John O'Reilly: Dear Mayor O'Reilly:I think it was last spring, around this time of year, my daughter told me she saw you do something. She was riding her bike at Summer Stephens Park - early in the morning around sunrise. She saw you walking around the park. Then she … [Read more...]