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ROMULUS
ROMULUS

Spring cleaning of

cemetery planned

The annual maintenance at a treasured the wife of Jenks Pullens, was interred at
historical landmark in Romulus will take the site. Another early burial was that of
place this spring. Ira S. Hall who served in the war of 1812
Members of the Cemetery Board of and died in 1859.
Trustees recently reminded residents that Robert Monomus, born in 1847, was the
any items left on gravesites that not in last known Civil War Veteran buried in the
compliance with cemetery rules and regu- cemetery. He was only 14 years old when
lations will be removed during the regular he enlisted in the 102nd United States
cleaning of the grounds. While no exact Colored Troops Union Black Unit. He was
date for the annual cleanup has been 94 years of age at the time of his death on
announced, as weather is a factor, resi- May 14, 1942. There are 25 Civil War
dents are urged to remove items left at Veterans buried in the Romulus Memorial
graves. Items removed during the cleanup Cemetery along with Charles Cawetzke, a
will be stored for 60 days and then discard- Medal of Honor recipient of the Spanish
ed. American War in 1900.
Those prohibited items include holiday Through the years the property has
decorations, yard ornaments, wind chimes, changed hands several times and the Warm welcome
lanterns, solar lights, picket fences and cemetery came under municipal owner-
shepherd’s hooks, among others. ship in 1901. The land was officially dedi- Four new firefighters were officially sworn into duty March 20 at city hall. Officials
The Romulus Cemetery has a long his- cated as a national historic site in 1989. said the swearing in process is a time to celebrate department accomplishments,
tory in the city. The land was once called The property is maintained and managed but more importantly a process that empowers the department members. This
was an informal process, officials said, and a more formal oath taking and intro-
Blair Cemetery as it was established at the by the Romulus Cemetery Board of duction will take place at a later date. Joining the department were, from left,
Shook Road location by Warren Blair in Trustees and city officials. Firefighter Brett Rideout; Firefighter Malani Arnold; Firefighter Owen Clary and
1832 and was the only cemetery in the For a complete copy of the Romulus Firefighter Anthony Pegouskie.
community. Cemetery Rules and Regulations, contact
The earliest recorded burial there took the office of the city clerk at (734) 942-7540
Annual Good Friday walk set
place on Dec. 21, 1833, when Polly Pullens, or visit the city website.

The annual Good Friday Walk in Church.
Romulus is planned for April 7 this year. A worship service is planned to begin
As has become a tradition in the com- at noon at the church at 37300 Goddard
munity, all religious denominations gath- Road. Refreshments will be available at
er to follow the cross of Christ through Five Points church, organizers said. The
downtown Romulus on the Friday service will be non-denominational and
before Easter Sunday. The walk will will include Holy communion.
begin at 11 a.m. at Romulus Historical The event is sponsored by the
Park, 11120 Hunt St. and walk behind Romulus Christian Ministerial Alliance.
the cross for about one mile to Romulus For more information, contact the Rev.
Five Points Church, formerly Wesleyan Arthur Willis (734) 728-1390.

Easter Egg Hunt scheduled

The Romulus Parks and Recreation 36525 Bibbins St. Participants should
department will host the annual Easter bring their own baskets to collect eggs and
Egg Hunt in the city. take a photo with the Easter Bunny!
The annual clean up of the historic Romulus Cemetery will take place this spring and The event will take place at noon April For more information, call (734) 941-
items left at gravesites must be retrieved. 1 behind the Romulus Senior Center, 8665.

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grandchildren David, and taught as a lecturer, at STARTING BID IS
Jonathan, Peter, and Mary the Martin Luther FOR TOWING
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Sylvia Mae (Schipper) of time in Papua New Guinea
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