Clawson to continue community traditions during Fourth of July celebrations
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — Clawson never fails to provide an exciting week of activities leading up to its big Fourth of July parade.
The schedule this year will start at 7 p.m. June 25 with a concert in Clawson City Park featuring the Royal Oak Concert Band paired with an ice cream social.
At 11 a.m. June 28, the Kiddie Parade will take place. Registration for the Kiddie Parade will begin at 9:45 a.m. The parade travels down North Washington Avenue to Phillips Avenue to North Custer Avenue and ends at Clawson City Park. The staging area will be the
ROYAL OAK CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Juneteenth event gathered around 400 people on June 19, 2025.
Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. The day marks June 19, 1865, the day the Union Army made its way into Galveston,
Texas, where Gordon Granger announced to the people of Texas that all enslaved African Americans were free, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, nmaahc.si.edu.
Enslaved people were technically free under the Jan. 1, 1863, Emancipation Proclamation. However, word did not reach Texas until 1865.
Juneteenth in Royal Oak featured live music, fam-
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People enjoy the rides during the carnival at the Clawson Fourth of July festivities in 2024.
Attendees listen to speakers at the Juneteenth event June 19.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Miracle League baseball season kicks off in southeastern Michigan
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — Easterseals MORC’s Miracle League celebrated opening day for its 2025 baseball season June 7 at the Southfield Civic Center’s Miracle Field.
Over 550 individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities are signed up to play baseball this summer as part of the Miracle League, and opening week showed what makes the organization so impactful.
“We’re off to an awesome start,” said Nick Lionas, the Miracle League’s director of adaptive recreation. “The amount of love that is exuded just from being in this environment … it’s all positive all the time.”
Games are played on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer and every group plays at least once a week. The players are joined by volunteer “buddies” on the Miracle League adaptive field, which is custom-designed with synthetic surfaces to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
“Michigan started in 2004 with this field in Southfield. … Now I think there’s eight or nine fields in Michigan,” Lionas said. “There’s rare spaces in this world that are truly all inclusive.”
Opening day got everyone involved and excited for the rest of the summer. At Southfield’s opening day, former Detroit Lions quarterback and current mental health advocacy partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michi-
gan Eric Hipple threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the season — with a football. Hipple also spoke about the importance of mental health and signed copies of his book, “Real Men Do Cry.”
The day also highlighted the growth of inclusive sports and activities in Michigan. On opening day, the Miracle League celebrated its new adaptive field in Flint, giving those in Genesee County an opportunity to play baseball. The Miracle League of Greater Flint built the field and has partnered with the Miracle League Michigan, which now has fields in Flint, Orion Township and Southfield.
“This is their inaugural season. They’re super excited,” Lionas said. “We had a goal of getting 40 participants for the very first year and we got 63. … It’s really great to see the growth throughout the state of Michigan.”
The impact that the Miracle League has had on adults and children with disabilities all over the world can’t be overstated, but the impact that these events have on volunteers and ‘buddies’ is just as moving.
“About 14 years ago my daughter had been out and volunteered with her friend and she came home and said mom you got to go (volunteer) you’re going to love it,” Susie Glasgow, who now runs the Orion Township field, said. “So I went with her and we buddied for one game. We were back the next game and the next game. And I have not left.”
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John Eberhardt smiles as he prepares to hit on Easterseals MORC Miracle League opening day June 7 in Southfield.
Pediatric cancer patients get the Hollywood treatment
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Bottomless Toy Chest, a nonprofit organization, prepared a special night for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Emagine in Royal Oak.
The kids were treated like Hollywood royalty on June 21 while they walked down a red carpet, had photos taken of them, and received a special Oscar award along the way.
This is the 14th year that the Bottomless Toy Chest has
BY GREG TASKER
GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.
While this town of about 700 year-round residents swells in the summer, Glen Arbor still manages to invite relaxation. No wonder. Glen Arbor is surrounded by the woods and hills of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and lies on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan — so there’s ample opportunity for beach time, hiking and biking, and kaying and stand up paddle boarding. And much, much more.
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Wander along M-22 through Glen Arbor and you’ll discover boutiques, T-shirt shops, art galleries, outdoor outfitters, and welcoming cafes and restaurants.
Like any resort town, businesses come and go. And then there are those like Art’s Tavern that become part of the landscape and evoke memories for generations of families who summer in Glen Arbor.
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Marcel Wysinger, 8, picks out a few gifts to take home with help from Luli Montagano, left, and his mom, Shanon Armstrong, during The Bottomless Toy Chest’s red carpet movie night for pediatric cancer patients at Emagine Royal Oak June 21.
Summer concerts are coming back
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series will take place on Thursdays from July 10 to Aug. 14 at Centennial Commons Park. Each week, there will be a preshow concert from students at the Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music at 5:30 p.m., DJ Invisible will play hits between sets, and then the featured performers will take the stage at 7 and 8:30 p.m.
The concerts are free to attend. Organizers ask attendees to bring their own lawn chairs, grab a drink from a local restaurant and enjoy the variety of music during the family-friendly series.
This year the event includes a kids area that is free to all. The kids can get face paint, balloon animals, use the climbing tower at the first four concerts, and eat Ray’s ice cream — for kids 12 and younger — while supplies last.
The lineup this year includes two performances on each of the days. Some of the artists include Bob Mervak, Killer Flamingos, Firewalkers, Detroit Centrix and The Detroit Retro Society. For more information, visit royaloakchamber.com.
Youth ‘Beetlejuice’ performances to begin in late July
Producers include Rachel Bissett, Candace Chu and Andrea Doody.
Starring as Beetlejuice is Rocco Morrow. Riley Chu is playing Lydia Deetz.
Tickets cost $15 for youth and adults, plus a $3 per ticket fee online at the door or by phone.
For more information and tickets, visit stagecrafters.org.
ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be exploring the spooky world of Beetlejuice with a special youth production of “Beetlejuice Jr.”
Stagecrafters will be putting on the funny musical based on the beloved motion picture from July 25 to Aug. 3. “Beetlejuice Jr.” is directed by Scott Stieger with assistant Debbie Landis-Sigler. JJ Farr and Chris Smith are the music directors for the production.
Royal Oak Schools announces new director of athletics, activities
ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced on June 16 that Derek Smith accepted the director of athletics and activities position.
Smith is currently a teacher and the athletic director for Utica Community Schools. He will replace Daniel Russell after Russell recently accepted a new role within Jenison Public Schools. The two will collaborate during the transition process to ensure a seamless handoff.
Smith has been a teacher since 2002 and has taught a plethora of subjects over the years. He also has co-taught team leadership for 13 years and created standardized assessments for seven junior high schools. Smith has served as athletic director since September 2003.
Smith’s operational experience includes facility management, working directly with maintenance crews and vendors, as well as working on major gym renovations and floor overhauls. The new Royal Oak Schools director of athletics and activities also has been responsible for ensuring academic compliance. He has developed and tracked academic eligibility for more than 400 student athletes every year to adhere to Utica Community Schools and Michigan High School Athletic Association standards.
The formal approval of Smith’s contract will be held at an upcoming Board of Education meeting, and assuming its acceptance, he will begin his new role on July 1.
Library to move to different software for downloading ebooks
ROYAL OAK — On July 1, the Royal Oak Public Library is moving from the MCLS Consortium to TLN’s Download Destination for downloading ebooks and other electronic materials. The library is recommending taking a screenshot or writing down your current book holds in case they get lost in the transition. On July 1 after 11 a..m., library patrons will need to remove their cards from MCLS and any library consortium where they are registered. They will need to re-add their cards to Download Destination first, then any others they might use. Checkouts will reappear once they log into the consortium where they checked items out, as will their holds.
Library patrons might lose their place in line for their holds if they were only owned by MCLS. The library staff will review patron holds and purchase some items in the new system to help get holds faster.
For more information on how to remove and re-add your card on July 1, visit ropl. org/1145/eBooks-eAudio-eMovies-eMagazines. If you have trouble, call the adult reference staff at (248) 246-3700.
CALENDAR
JUNE 28
Mushroom walk: Led by Royal Oak Nature Society member and botanist/mycologist Mary Fredricks, 10 a.m., Cummingston Park, park on street and meet at intersection of Torquay and Leafdale, romi.gov/411/ nature-walks
JULY 1
Blood drive: 3:30-7:30 p.m., 10th floor at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (866) 642-5663, donate. michigan.versiti.org
JULY 3-6
Royal Oak Taco Fest: All-ages street event
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Glen Arbor
Art’s Tavern has been around for some 90 years and is throwback to another era, welcoming tourists and locals alike, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner almost every day of the year. Staples like burgers and tater tots and a rotating selection of Michigan craft beer and other ales keep customers coming back.
The dining room is pretty much as it has always been: college sports pennants blanket the ceiling, old photos line the walls, and a streamlined jukebox awaits to play your favorite tunes. It’s an anomaly — cash or check only — in an era of Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Glen Arbor is the home of Cherry Republic, the purveyor of all things cherry in Northern Michigan and beyond. It’s well worth a visit to its small, tidy campus, where you can shop for chocolate-covered cherries, jams and salsa or sit outside and sip a cherryinfused beer or eat a slice of heavenly cherry pie.
Another iconic Up North brand — M22 — has a presence in Glen Arbor as well. You’ll find T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats,
bags and other branded items at this location on its namesake road. Unlike the company’s other stores in Traverse City and Suttons Bay, the Glen Arbor location boasts a wine tasting bar. You can sit outside on the patio for a glass of locally made red or white wine or step inside the store for a flight.
Speaking of wine, be sure to check out Glen Arbor Wines on Lake Street, just a block from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Bay. The tree-shaded patio is an inviting spot to chill and sample wines made especially for the business by a private winemaker. A bocce court and lawn games make it all too easy to linger.
Lissa Edwards Martin, who opened the wine store and art gallery several years ago after a decades-long career in journalism, has a long family history in Glen Arbor. Her parents purchased the property decades ago and her grandparents once ran a restaurant around the corner on M-22. She spent her childhood summers here — swimming in the bay, floating in a tube on the Crystal River and hiking the dunes.
“I remember Glen Arbor as a dusty town back in the 1960s,” says Martin, who walks the block to the beach nearly every day to marvel at the water’s ever-changing colors. “It’s mostly a tourist town now but I’m happy to share Glen Arbor with people who
appreciate it. It’s truly a magical place.”
At the town’s northern end, The Mill, a landmark along the meandering Crystal River, is creating its own magic. Shuttered as a grist mill some 80 years ago, the recently renovated 19th century structure now serves as a cafe, restaurant and gathering spot. The eateries offer seasonal and regionally sourced fare and freshly baked pastries. Guest rooms are available in the adjacent Queen-Anne style miller’s house.
Step inside for coffee or to look around and you’re likely to run into Corey Smith, the general manager, who encounters the curious nearly every day. “So many people have either been traveling to the area for generations or haven’t been for decades. These people are surely curious to see The Mill after our restoration,” he says.
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Photo by Greg Tasker
The Mill Glen Arbor includes a riverside cafe, restaurant and guest house.
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side parking lot by the tennis courts at Clawson High School.
Participants in the kiddie parade will be judged. Categories will include: best decorated bike or trike for ages up to 4 years old, best decorated bike for ages 5-8, best decorated bike for ages 9 and up, and best float or wagon. The theme is “Star-Spangled Salute.”
Starting at 7 p.m. June 29 will be the Clawson Freedom Run, an event that takes place each year. A 1-mile kids fun run will begin at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. will be the 5K Freedom Run.
The Clawson Freedom Run 5K will begin at Clawson City Park and wind through the neighborhood before finishing back at the park. Register at clawsonruns.com. The race costs $22.
The 1-mile kids fun run is free and has prizes for the top three boys and girls ages 12 and younger. There is an option to register and buy a T-shirt for $5. The 1-mile run is entirely run on a woodchip path inside the park.
On July 4, there will be a $1,000 Firecracker Mile starting at 9 a.m., preceding the
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The arts and crafts show, seen here during the Clawson Fourth of July celebration last year, will return to Clawson City Park for this year’s celebration. File photo by Erin Sanchez
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ily activities, performances, food trucks, and the Freedom Strive Walk at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road. The Freedom Strive Walk is where participants walk 1,865 steps signifying the year 1865.
Lakeesha Morrison, coordinator of the event, said that this year was even bigger than last year in terms of attendance.
“We had nearly 400 people, give or take, come in and out; the parade was even bigger,” Morrison said. “Our 1,865 steps every year that we have been doing is just bringing more awareness to why we celebrate Juneteenth. We have had more walkers this year than we ever had.”
Morrison said one of the most impactful parts of the day was the speeches given by county representatives and others. Carvell Wilkins, a descendent of Elizabeth and Henry Hamer, two freedom seekers and early Black pioneers in Royal Oak, spoke at the event.
“Carvell Wilkins gave a great speech about Juneteenth and the celebration and why we celebrate it. He was talking about the 13th and the 14th amendments and even got into the Jim Crow laws where they weren’t technically free,” she said. “He gave a great speech and I think the thing that resonated with everyone is making sure to take the time and educate the youth so that they don’t go out into the world blind and naive. We still have a lot of changes to do.”
Judy Davids, Royal Oak community engagement spe-
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includes 50-plus taquerias and eateries, margaritas, tequila sampling, entertainment on three stages, bounce houses, splash pad, face painting, crafts, lucha libre wrestling, mechanical bull rides, taco-eating contest, artisan vendors and more, 4-11 p.m. July 3, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4-5 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 6, also meet-and-greet with Tommy Chong July 5-6, held on east side of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street, www.royaloaktacofest.com, read story at candgnews.com
JULY 16
Arboretum walk: Led by Royal Oak Nature Society, 7 p.m., park at north end of Mahany/ Meininger Senior Community Center lot, 3500 Marais Ave., romi.gov/411/nature-walks
ONGOING
Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays until late November and Saturdays year-round, also antiques and collectibles from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays year-round, plus food truck rally with live music, vendors, face painting, kids crafts and bounce house from 4-8 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, farmersmarket@romi.
gov, (248) 246-3276, see additional special dates at romi.gov/1533/farmers-market, read story about market celebrating centennial at candgnews.com
• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28, July 12 and 26, and Aug. 9, Southeast Municipal Lot at South Main Street and Gardner Avenue, cityofclawson.com
‘Glass53’ art exhibit: Features 400 pieces of glass art from around world, on display until Sept. 19, Habatat Galleries, 4400 Fernlee Ave. in Royal Oak, habatat.com, read story at candgnews.com
Royal Oak Leprechauns baseball: Member of Northwoods League (collegiate summer baseball), home games on select dates until Aug. 5, The Lucky Corner at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., (248) 930-0388, royaloakleprechauns.com
Oakland County Football Club: Semiprofessional men’s soccer team, home games at 7 p.m. June 28 and July 12, Royal Oak High School Stadium, 1500 Lexington Blvd., full schedule at oaklandcountyfc.com
Kit Homes of Clawson exhibit: Includes advertisements, photos, artifacts and more about unique early 20th century housing, open 2-5 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays until Dec. 31, Clawson Historical Museum, 41
Fisher Court, cityofclawson.com, (248) 5889169, historicalmuseum@cityofclawson.com
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, The Avenue Family Restaurant, 31253 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP to Marilyn at (248) 543-1018, widowedfriends.com
Harmony United Chorusopen rehearsals: Practice with men’s barbershop-style group from 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., www.greater detroit.org
Bingo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. every first Friday of month, Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3900
Monthly groups: For kids, LGBTQIA+, book clubs for horror fans and more, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 246-3700, romi.gov/1532/library
• STEM and electronics hobbyists meet 6-7:30 p.m. every first Wednesday, journaling and discussion group for older adults meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Monday, book club meets 1-2 p.m. every third Wednesday, and writing group meets 6-7:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday, Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, clawson.lib.mi.us
hosted this event, with this year’s private screening being of the new movie “Elio.” Following the movie, the kids and their families were treated to a pizza party, crafts, face painting, photo booth, games and other exciting activities.
Mickey Guisewite, the founder and executive director of The Bottomless Toy Chest, said that there were around 60 people at the show with 25 being the patients who are going through treatment for cancer or serious blood disorders.
“The heart of everything we do is help cancer patients, young cancer patients, feel empowered and positive about themselves while they are going through cancer treatment, “ she said. “This is our 14th year doing this particular event, and many years ago one of our team members watched the Oscars one night and thought that some of the real superstars are patients that we serve, so why don’t we do an event that can honor those patients. So, that’s sort of the thinking behind the red-carpet movie event.”
Guisewite said that each year she sees the kids light up with excitement for this special opportunity.
“Last year, a little boy, when we gave him his Oscar award, he went, ‘Oh, I never thought I could get an award for having cancer,’ and I think about that a lot,” she said. “I think about how special it made him feel, and we are grateful to be able to do that and to provide that sort of experience for patients.”
Karson Mayne, 6, has been to three of the past movie days with the Bottomless Toy Chest. His favorite part is the food, according to his mom, Stephanie.
“The most important part of this event is being able to be safe,” Stephanie Mayne said. “When Karson was going through treatment, it was hard to go anywhere.”
Stephanie Mayne said that participating in events like this provides a sense of normalcy for the kids.
“His friends get to do things, and there are certain things he is not allowed to do because of what he is going through, so it just makes it seem like he’s normal, that he doesn’t have to miss things when his friends get to do events that aren’t catered to children like Karson,” she said.
“When a child gets cancer in the family, or anybody gets cancer in the family, it impacts the entire family. The entire family has cancer,” Guisewite said. “This is a way for families to put that aside and say, ‘You know
what, we might be going through something difficult, but it doesn’t mean that we can’t get out and have a great time together.’ A day on the red carpet movie event is just one special moment while you are going through that journey that can help empower the child, help empower the families, help everybody feel good during a difficult time.”
For more information on The Bottomless Toy Chest, visit bottomlesstoychest.org. Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Gabrielle Mitchell, 7, Aubrey Pritchard, Kyle Schimmel and Ava Pritchard enjoy the art table at the red carpet event.
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Most people are delighted. Don’t be surprised if the great room, with its exposed post and beams and variety of comfortable sofas, chairs and tables, entices you to stay awhile, play board games and cards or chat with locals and visitors.
“The work completed here is a feat of its own caliber. Not only has our team been thoughtful of the historical preservation, but also we have created a space that the local community is able to interact with on a daily basis,” Smith says.
Although Glen Arbor is spread along M-22 and side streets, it’s easy to walk around. If you prefer two wheels, pop into The Cyclery, Glen Arbor’s only full-service bike shop, for a rental. You can venture farther afield, cruise scenic roads or make your way to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, one of the region’s premier bike trails. The paved, multi-use trail passes through the national park, stretching 22 miles from Empire to Bohemia Road to the north, running parallel to the lakeshore.
The Crystal River snakes through Glen Arbor on its way from Glen Lake to Lake Michigan. Need to cool off? Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board at Crystal River Outfitters and slip in the river for a leisurely two- to three-hour paddle. The river is slow-moving and shallow, which makes it accessible to the whole family.
Or save exercise for another day and check out the River Club Glen Arbor, which opened just a year ago. The well-manicured three-acre park offers mini golf and plenty of outdoor seating for food and drinks and live music. River Club serves a variety of Michigan craft beer, cider and wine, as well as margaritas and cocktails.
On a recent afternoon, I met some friends there for drinks. We lounged in chairs along a bend in the river, watching kayakers and stand up paddlers mosey by. With Bob Seger songs playing in the background and Michigan wine and beer in hand, it felt like a classic summer day in Michigan.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
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ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Three friends drove an AMC Gremlin to the Last Frontier in 1973
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ABOVE: In 1973, Grosse Pointe City resident Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren with his parents when he and two friends, Allen Thomas and Dave King, traveled to Alaska in his 1972 AMC Gremlin.
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RIGHT: Retired Grosse Pointe Public School System teacher
Rufus McGaugh chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad.”
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The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was soon off on another adventure with two friends he knew from St. Leonard’s Catholic Grade School in Warren. The trio piled into a Pontiac Firebird on a quest to visit Alaska. But they only made it to Montana before they headed back home.
A year later, in 1973, McGaugh made the Alaskan excursion again, this time in his two-door 1972 AMC Gremlin with one of his St. Leonard’s buddies, Allen Thomas, and a friend from Wayne State University, Dave King. They ventured through several states, including South Dakota and North Dakota, before hitting the Alaska Highway in northwestern Canada.
“Back then zero of it was paved and it was considered to be the worst road in North America. It was a military road to begin with back in World War II,” McGaugh said. “You cut through the Northwest Territories and (the) Yukon (Territory) and get into Alaska. To cut across Canada, that was the only way to go. When you’re young, it’s an adventure.”
The brown Gremlin had a stick shift and four bald tires. As a precaution, McGaugh bought two extra spare tires for the trip.
“But they were bald tires also because that’s all I could afford,” the Grosse Pointe City resident laughed.
It took the guys at least two weeks to get to Alaska finding their way with maps. Along the way, they took in the views of any national forests they came across. Back then, it was recommended to drive 25 mph on the Alaska Highway due to the unpaved gravel and what McGaugh described as “pothole after pothole.”
“I understand since it has been paved,” the 1967 East Detroit High School graduate said. “We had to do our own navigating. We ended up with four, five, six flat (tires). Every time it happened, the station attendants said, ‘We can’t plug this. We’ll do our best.’ By golly, they got us through.”
The adventure-seekers traveled lightly with a small tent and Coleman stove. They took minimum clothing and “raided our moms’ pantries with everything we could — cereal, peanut butter, anything that was canned.” Each night, they pulled off the side of the road to set up camp and relax with a meal.
“We’d set up the tent, get the Cole-
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cialist, said that the most important thing during the activities on Juneteenth was to educate.
“The main goal of the event is to educate. We do that with speakers, exhibits, book giveaways and more,” Davids said. “People who aren’t quite sure about the history of June-
teenth leave as experts on why it’s worth celebrating.”
Davids also recalled the impact she noticed among the attendees.
“The Juneteenth celebration was both powerful and joyful. Even the weather joined in the spirit, giving us a break in the rain just long enough for everything to be perfect!” she said. “The Freedom Strive Walk is always my favorite part of the event. It’s so powerful to see people of all ages and backgrounds walking in unity to honor Freedom Day.”
Morrison said that this is still just the beginning, and the effort to educate everybody on African American history never stops.
“I just hope we continue, we are able to continue to have a partnership with Royal Oak and continue with the celebration,” she said. “It just can’t stop now; we have to continue talking, educating and celebrating.”
For more information visit romi.gov.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Photo by Liz Carnegie Lakeesha Morrison hands out ice cream to participants.
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Glasgow then began coaching teams and got involved any way she could. Her story is not a unique one in the Miracle League. A lot of people that work for the organization started as volunteers, and a lot of the volunteers tried it once and now are staples on game days.
“The nice thing about the Miracle League is once you’re a part of the Miracle League family, you are always a part,” Glasgow said. “My dear friend … always used to tell me, ‘You know, Susie, when I walk on this field I feel like somebody dropped a happy bomb on me,’ and that’s something that sticks with me.”
The Miracle League gives the community a safe space for anyone who wants to play organized baseball, and once a participant starts, they won’t ever be told to stop.
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parade down 14 Mile Road. Cash prizes will be awarded to top Firecracker Mile racers, according to clawson4thofjuly.com. Register at clawsonruns.com. The price is $22. There is a combination Freedom Run 5K and $1,000 Firecracker Mile price of $35.
July 3 and 4 will feature a carnival, an arts and crafts fair, and free live music.. On July 3 and 4, the carnival will be open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. On July 4, rides will close at 9:45 p.m., but the games and food will remain open until 10:30 p.m.
The arts and crafts fair will be located at the picnic area on West Elmwood in Clawson City Park from 3 to 8 p.m. July 3 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4.
On July 3 and 4 there will be a variety of live music playing throughout the day. Live music will go from 3 to 6:45 p.m. July 3 and from 3 to 8:45 p.m. July 4.
The parade will begin at 9 a.m. July 4 at West 14 Mile Road and will finish at Clawson City Park.
“We have spent more money on the parade this year to attract a lot of the outside entertainment that we hire,” parade director Jay Karwoski said. “You will be seeing a lot more fire breathers and stilt walkers, the typical stuff that you see in the parades, just a lot more of it.”
Karwoski said that the Clawson Fourth of July traditions are strong, and that he
The importance of events like this for the families is significant as well.
“I’ve talked to some parents who are like, ‘We go to a restaurant and my child is having a hard time’... but when they’re at the field they can be themselves,” Lionas said. “Everyone is there to cheer on each other.”
The Miracle League is making a difference every day and the work that is done will not only leave a lasting mark on the players, but on anyone involved.
“Come out and change a life,” Lionas said. “It’s probably going to be yours.”
This organization was Michigan’s first adaptive baseball program over 21 years ago and has been vital in offering children and adults, regardless of their ability, a chance to play organized baseball.
To learn more about the Miracle League of Michigan, visit michiganmiracle.org.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
“A lot of the players in Southfield have been there for almost 22 years. So that is part of the reason we have now started to break up our groups into divisions by age,” Glasgow said. “We didn’t want any of our players to age out of our program. We wanted a place for them to stay. … They will always have a place to play. We have an age for you from when you’re 4 until you’re 102.”
hopes it continues to live up to the community’s expectations.
“The Fourth of July events are really special to the residents of this town. The parade has grown significantly; specifically, ever since COVID, it really seems to have taken off,” he said. “But it still has that sort of small-town feel to it.”
The energy and excitement surrounding this time of year in Clawson is unmatched, according to Karwoski.
“You just feel better this time of year if you live here, because of the excitement it brings as we lead up to it, and then the day, it’s a huge sense of community,” he said. “It seems like almost every resident in this city throws a party and has relatives, friends over, and you pack 100 times more people in this city that you normally don’t have over the course of a couple days.”
Lisa Ball, assistant director of recreational and senior services, emphasized the sense of community that the Fourth of July events foster each year.
“The most significant part of the Fourth of July events each year is the bringing of the community together with families, neighbors and friends,” she said. “Generations of Clawson residents have grown up with these celebrations; it’s something people look forward to year after year.”
For more information on the Clawson Fourth of July events, visit clawson4thofjuly. com.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
LIVING WILLS TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MEDICAL CARE
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.
Elizabeth Vincent has been a practicing attorney for 13 years and has specialized in estate planning her entire legal career. Her current practice focuses exclusively on the subject.
She explained that a living will is different from a last will and testament in that a
living will states the signer’s desires regarding life-sustaining medical treatments.
A last will and testament, meanwhile, provides guidance to the signer’s family regarding the distribution of the signer’s estate through the probate court.
She noted that living wills are utilized in medical cases where the signer cannot communicate their wishes regarding treatment.
“It’s something that many think their family members can just figure out in the moment, but I feel it’s unfair to place that burden on loved ones when we’re talking about something as personalized as medical care,” Vincent said.
Living wills are often drafted in conjunction with a designated medical power of attorney — the decision-maker who can act on the signer’s behalf. Both are included in an estate plan, providing guidance to family members making decisions.
The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.
“A living will, however, is not a legally
enforceable document, unlike a medical power of attorney,” Vincent cautioned, noting it can only advise loved ones on how to proceed.
Still, that guidance can make a world of difference. The document lists specific directives with the signer’s preferences — for example, whether they would accept using See LIVING WILLS on page 18A
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BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.
Whether it is dedicating one’s whole lawn to the movement or creating a pollinator garden in one part of the yard, the process can be fulfilling and doable for everyone.
Royal Oak beekeeper and honey business owner Anne Marie Nadolski said to let go of the marketing of perfect lawns.
“Let’s change the narrative, let’s change the framework and how we look at grass,” Nadolski said.
Nadolski recalled a time when dandelions, Dutch clovers, and other native plants were more plentiful.
“I think we have to dial it back to when, when I was a kid, everybody had some Dutch clover in their lawn, they had dandelions, those little violets. We were all the same up and down the blocks,” she said. “Roly pollies were plentiful. Ladybugs, lighting bugs, butterflies. All of the food for our pollinators, the stuff that we are walking on and eradicating, is taking away their food source.”
There are a few options when it comes to creating a more eco-friendly lawn to help pollinators thrive. Nadolski, for example, doesn’t completely abandon keeping her lawn neat; she instead seeds her grass with Dutch clover.
“When I was a new homeowner in my 20s, I worked hard to eradicate Dutch clover. I bought all of the chemicals, I tried my best to get it out of my yard,” she said. “Now I crack myself up because not only do I have clover, I paid money to buy clover and reintroduce it.”
Having clover in the lawn means she can mow when she likes to, but the clovers will continue to grow back and feed the pollinators.
“I don’t care to have a putting green for a lawn, and actually, my lawn looks pretty good,” she said. “But I let that Dutch clover there for the bees and the butterflies, because that’s a great source of nectar and pollen. If you want to look at a perfect lawn, go golfing. A perfect lawn to me is one that provides food, pollen and nectar.”
There is also an option to completely change your current lawn and plant “Fleur de Lawn,” a lawn that features perennial pink and white English daisies and strawberry and Dutch white clover. The clovers naturally feed the lawn with nitrogen, eliminating the need for fertilizer.
Nadolski said that alternatives like clovers or Fleur de Lawn can also help save a few dollars on water and gas, because these types of lawns do not need to be watered or mowed as often.
Another suggestion would be to pick out a space in the yard specifically for pollinators, called a pollinator garden. Pollinator gardens are designed to attract and support pollinators. It is usually planted with a variety of wildflowers, trees and shrubs that provide pollen and nectar.
“It’s important to have plants and shrubs and trees that are native to our local ecosystem,” Royal Oak resident Ann Bueche said. “So, there is a lot of confusion, or this has been a tradition in the gardening industry for 100 years or so, where you have ornamental plants that go by temperature and location and by zones, but the vast majority of what’s sold commercially is either from Asia or Europe. And so little by little,
our pollinator-friendly areas have been chipped away over the decades.”
Finding native plants to Michigan is a part of this process. Some native plants include: purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, wild bergamot, swamp milkweed and wild lupine.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, online at fws.gov, suggests choosing a sunny location for a pollinator garden and checking the soil to see what kind of plants will thrive there.
Bueche said she is in no way a master gardener, but she learned through research, community resources, and trial and error while she was creating her pollinator garden.
“I’m a curious gardener, and a continual practitioner,” she said. “The first tip I would give to a new pollinator gardener is to decrease or discontinue using chemicals; if you are not willing to do that, you are not going to have any success with pollinators. The second thing would be to find a good source for native plants, either through wild ones or a local nursery that specializes in native plants and native genotypes, not just what they sell to commercial garden centers, and then start small and go from there so you can learn more about native plants.”
For more information on how to build a pollinator garden, visit fws.org, homegrownnation alpark.org or pollinator.org.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
ABOVE: Nadolski has a pollinator-friendly lawn that includes her Royal Bee Honey business sign.
TOP RIGHT: A bee lands on a white Dutch clover in Nadolski’s yard.
MIDDLE RIGHT: A bee pollinates a crabapple tree.
BOTTOM RIGHT: A monarch butterfly pollinates a milkweed plant in Anne Marie Nadolski’s yard in Royal Oak. Photos provided by Anne Marie Nadolski
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man stove out, see what was left of our dwindling supply,” McGaugh said. “We ate some strange meals — things you normally eat for dinner for breakfast and vice versa.”
They generally drove 16 hours a day. When en route, they rarely saw other drivers on the road.
“You’re so spread out, there were very few vehicles and most of those were big semis carrying fuel from the lower 48 (state) to Alaska, or supplies,” McGaugh said.
The town of Fairbanks was the first hint of civilization once they reached Alaska. They also visited Anchorage and couldn’t take their eyes off Mount McKinley peaking from the distance. There was time for two days of canoeing in a moose refuge and the chance to see elk, bald eagles and more out in the wild. Alaska reminded McGaugh of “Michigan on steroids.”
“A big overgrown Michigan with mountains,” McGaugh said. “There were a lot of similarities between it and my own state. It was summer and warm. Beautiful. Lots of forests like Michigan. I liked it very much. I certainly liked what they had to offer in the outdoors.”
McGaugh’s buddy, Thomas, however, didn’t stay in the Last Frontier state very long. As soon as he could make travel arrangements, he flew back home.
Alaska was the 49th state McGaugh visited. The last state to see was Kansas, so after leaving Alaska, he made sure to drive to Kansas with King. When they came upon the “Welcome to Kansas” sign, McGaugh signified the moment by writing “No. 50” in mustard on a piece of cardboard and King got a snapshot.
With a cracked windshield and blown engine, the Gremlin barely made it home to Warren.
“That car was just beat to hell,” McGaugh said. “I was living with my parents at the time and it died in my parents’ driveway.”
Despite the shape of the car, “It’s
got a lot of fond memories,” McGaugh said.
A few months later, a cousin helped the traveler install a new motor. Traveling to all 50 U.S. states was just the tip of the iceberg for McGaugh. The world traveler said he has visited all the countries and territories in the world.
McGaugh shared his travel experiences when he taught social studies at Brownell Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The now-retired educator also taught at the district’s Pierce Middle School. He still travels sometimes alone and sometimes with his wife, Monica, and sons, Eric and Jason.
The accomplished author also chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad,” which are available on amazon. com. He has written other books as well.
“My whole life of travel has been out there to see what there is to see,” McGaugh said. “The big, the important, the beautiful, the spectacular.”
Dr. Bergeron has comprehensive education, training, and experience in hospital and clinic-based patient care. She excels in all areas of foot and ankle care with specific training and interest in wound care and foot and ankle surgery (including cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques designed to minimize surgical trauma and help patients recover faster).
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After seeing Alaska for the first time in 1973, Rufus McGaugh drove to Kansas to make it official that he had visited all 50 U.S. states.
CRIME WATCH
House egged
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:20 a.m. June 13, an unknown person threw eggs at the complainant’s house near Vinsetta Boulevard and Crooks Road, causing damage to solar lights.
Car window broken
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. June 13, an unknown person broke the rear win-
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a ventilator and for how long. Other preferences could be about types of pain relief, the use of feeding tubes, or even when or whether to terminate life support.
As for organ donation, that is decided by the person with medical power of attorney, Vincent said, and not included in a living will.
“In my practice, when medical powers of attorney are discussed and life-sustaining procedures are addressed, we go through a prepared estate planning homework to discuss the client’s wishes,” Vincent said. “We charge a flat fee for estate planning, which varies based on the client’s goals and overall needs. A case-by-case assessment is done in an initial consultation with each client.”
She said the medical power of attorney is an equally important decision.
“The biggest consideration I advise my clients to make is to appoint the correct person to make these decisions for them, and to ensure that the person whom they appoint is someone who will follow through on their wishes, regardless of their personal feelings,” Vincent said.
dow of the complainant’s vehicle near Lafayette and Sixth Street.
Thief steals lawnmower
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 5:15 p.m. June 17, an unknown person stole a lawnmower from the complainant’s yard near South Blair Avenue.
Side mirror broken
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 8 a.m. June 16, an unknown person broke the passenger-side mirror of the complainant’s car near North Main Street and Fourth Street.
— Taylor Christensen
“Withholding life-sustaining care is a difficult call to make, whether you have someone’s wishes or not, and appointing an individual who cannot come to terms with a family member’s decisions can result in unnecessary delays,” she said.
It’s an uncomfortable scenario to imagine, but she said there’s comfort in having a guide for others to follow, should things take a turn for the worse.
“One of the best gifts a person can give their family is to have a comprehensive estate plan prepared with an experienced estate planning attorney,” Vincent said.
Troy-based attorney Ren Nushaj agreed, saying that a living will and designated medical power of attorney brings “immense peace of mind” to the signer and their family.
“It removes uncertainty during moments of great difficulty and ensures that medical decisions reflect the patient’s own values and wishes,” Nushaj said in an email. “For loved ones, it eliminates the burden of making agonizing choices in the dark and allows them to focus on supporting the person they care about with clarity and confidence.”
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Gatsby Cannabis Co. Toasts 1 Year In Royal Oak
Gatsby Cannabis Co. Royal Oak is raising a glass — and a few pre-rolls — to celebrate one year in business on Saturday, June 28. Guests can expect an elevated anniversary affair featuring exclusive deals, live DJ sets, vendor showcases, complimentary food, and limited-edition gift bags for the first 100 shoppers (valued at over $100). Shoppers will also have a chance to win $1,000 cash and over $5,000 in additional prizes with qualifying purchases. Known for its curated cannabis selection and sophisticated vibe, Gatsby Cannabis has become a destination for Royal Oak shoppers.
Gatsby Cannabis Co. is located at 5130 Meijer Drive in Royal Oak. For more information, visit gatsbycannabis.com.
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28. Helps
30. Genus, pl.
35. Paper unit
37. Comme ci, comme Áa
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40. Egg on
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48. “Annie Hall” star
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55. Cemetery jar
57. *Fingers, not numbers
60. *Muscle, not skeletal or cardiac
63. Enticed (2 words)
64. ___ Baba
66. Scary movie consequence
68. “____ came a spider...”
69. Old towel, e.g.
70. Nail salon fle
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72. ____ of Sam
73. Poet ____ Alighieri
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3. Princess Fiona, by night
4. Unit of magnetic fux density
5. Ken Jennings’ forte
6. *Part of an eye, not a fower
7. “Cheers,” e.g.
8. Moved under the rug
9. Witnesses
10. *Part of a hand, not a tree
11. Continent
12. Tyrannosaurus follower
15. “____ of Love” by The Dixie Cups
20. Like one from Dublin
22. Lincoln lumber
24. Battery’s partner
25. *Torso, not part of a tree
26. Fear-inspiring
27. Cannabis, in South Africa
29. Not talker?
31. Umberto Eco’s “The ____ of the Rose”
32. Marks on a manuscript
33. Old episode
34. *Part of an ear, not blacksmith’s block
36. Swimming competition
38. Guesstimate phrase (2 words)
42. Monotonous hum
45. Dressing a priest, e.g.
49. Bolt’s partner
51. Washed away
54. Nicholas I and Alexander III
56. Marilyn Monroe’s original name
57. Cold cuts shop
58. Graven image
59. Departed
60. Manual communication gesture
61. Thirteen-year-old, e.g.
62. Wagner or Powers in a TV classic
63. Chemist’s offce
65. Burmese neighbor
67. Yellow #5, e.g.
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