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CAR NEVER MISSES FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
Past and present students say goodbye to Schalm Elementary
following the demolition of the elementary school, according to the school district.
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — The 2023-2024 school year has come to an end, and with it the final class of students has walked the halls of Schalm Elementary School. Schalm Elementary School is going to be torn down after a decision to sell the property, and all students at Schalm and Kenwood elementary schools will be relocated to Clawson Elementary School, which is being created from the former middle school.
Kenwood will continue to be used for preschool students and has undergone improvements. Unlike at Schalm, there was no final walk-through for the public at Kenwood. The school district’s physical transformation is being funded by the 2021 and 2023 bonds that voters approved.
Bianca Sines, the principal of both Schalm and Kenwood, thinks that the decision to merge the schools was the correct one, and she looks forward to continuing to work with students and staff under the same roof.
“It is what’s best for our district at this point. Because I work here, I want Clawson to stay alive, and right-sizing in this capacity is the only way to do it,” Sines said. “I know change looks different for everybody, and I think in the long run, it’s going to be what’s best for Clawson.”
To commemorate the end of Schalm and the beginning of the merger,
TACO FEST COMING IN HOT FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Taco Fest will return for the third year to Royal Oak July 4-7, featuring more than 50 taquerias, taco trucks and other eateries, as well as more than 100 musical and entertainment acts.
Jon Witz, event producer of Royal Oak Taco Fest,
is also the event producer for other festivals that happen throughout the year, including Winter Fest and Arts, Beats & Eats, which is set to take place at the end of the summer. Planning for multiple major events each year can get challenging, according to Witz, but he and his team are constantly working to ensure that each festival has its own identity.
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Lewis and Nicole Cash, of Dearborn Heights, enjoy the food and music at the 2023 Royal Oak Taco Fest. For 2024, the festival will have more than 100 musical acts.
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Photos provided by Tracy Irwin
ABOVE: Daniel Irwin, 11, visited Schalm Elementary School for the last time during the week of June 10-14 at the Schalm final walk-through event put on by the elementary school’s principal, Bianca Sines. RIGHT: The Schalm plaque will be saved
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Sines set up a week for people to visit Schalm and say one final goodbye.
“There were more people that came through than I would have ever expected,” she said. “There were more older generations than (current) students. I had people that came through that went here in 1984.”
Tracy Irwin, the mother of a 2024 fifth grade graduate of Schalm, Daniel Irwin, said that her opinion as a parent is that the change could either be exciting or stressful, depending on the student.
“Kids are resilient. For the kids who are in kindergarten, they are going to adjust very well,” she said. “But I think that the kids who have been there for a couple years, I’m thinking about the current fourth graders, I think that will be an adjustment.”
Irwin herself did not attend Schalm, but while doing the walk-through she got to see multiple generations of Schalm students and teachers walking the halls one last time.
She said that the connection they had to Schalm was unique and shows the impact the Schalm Community had on students over the years.
“I think that what makes it a little bit different is that Clawson is such a smalltown community, even though we are in the middle of everything,” she said. “The school has been around for a long time, and the generations of families who have gone to that school know that they love it.”
The bonds that were formed between Daniel Irwin and his teachers was one of the most significant reasons why Schalm was a special part of his growing up.
“The most special part was probably my kindergarten classroom, because that was the best class I have ever been in,” Daniel Irwin said.
Tracy Irwin said that since starting at Schalm, Daniel has gotten to know almost every teacher in the school.
“He had this sort of amazing group of teachers that would work with him, and he
SECOND FRONT PAGE
Tate’s Joy event to raise awareness of suicide prevention and pet adoption
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — In honor of her daughter, who died in 2020 due to suicide, Melissa Ambrose-Eidson created a charity event dedicated to the things that her daughter, Tatum, loved.
The event is called “Tate’s Joy” and will be taking place July 20 at the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, where Ambrose-Eidson is the music minister.
Tatum Eidson, 23, was an animal lover who worked for the Oakland County Animal Shelter, where she took care of many different animals. According to Ambrose-Eidson, her daughter was someone who advocated for pet adoption and care.
Tate’s Joy is also a suicide awareness event. The money raised at the event will be going to suppport homeless animals and Kevin’s Song, a local suicide support group.
“Her coworkers have just been phenomenal,” Ambrose-Eidson said about the Oakland County Animal Shelter. “They cared so much about her. It was so easy because they were on board with doing the same thing.”
In 2023, the event raised $6,500 that was donated to Kevin’s Song and to support homeless animals.
Dave Meinhard is a member of the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak and a close friend of Ambrose-Eidson. Meinhard said he had the opportunity to get to know Tatum
See TATE’S JOY on page 6A
Olga’s foundation gives $25,000 grants to 3 women-owned businesses
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Three women business owners received $25,000 grants through the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation June 12 at Olga’s Kitchen on Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak.
Bread & Basket Marketplace, Scarlet Crane Creations and Inspire Physical Therapy & Wellness have each been rewarded with a $25,000 grant, which is to date the largest grant given by the Loizon Foundation.
Loredana Gianino, president of the Olga Loizon
Memorial Foundation, said that the foundation honors Olga Loizon, a woman who overcame many obstacles while creating Olga’s Kitchen.
“The purpose for us having created this foundation is to provide grants to these women entrepreneurs here in Michigan. They are looking to start businesses that are embodying that same passion and same drive as Olga had,” she said.
Tiffany Blackman, founder of Bread & Basket Marketplace in Battle Creek, was the first business owner to receive the grant for her boutique-style pub-
See GRANTS on page 15A
From left, Shayla Johnson, Tiffany Blackwell and Jenny Jeshurun received $25,000 grants from the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation June 12 to support their journeys as business owners.
Photo provided by Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation
NEWS & NOTES
Clawson continues Fourth of July tradition
CLAWSON — Since Wednesday, June 26, Clawson has continued its tradition of a week of festivities leading up to the Fourth of July.
Since 1933, Clawson has hosted a Fourth of July event every single year except one year during wartime.
The events kicked off on June 26 with a concert in the park and ice cream social. On June 29, after the Royal Oak Review went to press, a kiddie parade was scheduled to take place. June 30 marked the day of the Freedom Run, and that leads into the events July 3 and 4.
Clawson will be hosting a carnival at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., from noon to 10 p.m. July 3 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4. Along with the carnival, there will be an arts and crafts fair from 3 to 8 p.m. July 3 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4. A variety of free live music will also be provided on both days, with music scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. July 3 and from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4.
And on July 4, there will be the Firecracker Mile beginning at 9 a.m. and preceding the parade down 14 Mile Road. Cash prizes totaling at least $1,000 are awarded at the Firecracker Mile races every year.
The parade on July 4 will begin at 9 a.m. and go down 14 Mile Road. Fireworks on the Fourth of July will nbegin at 10 p.m. For more information, visit clawson4thofjuly.com.
ARMENIA FEST 2024 COMING TO ROYAL OAK
ROYAL OAK — Armenia Fest will be coming back to Royal Oak from 5 to 10 p.m. July 20 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.
The festival is being put on by the metro Detroit Armenia Fest Committee, which is in collaboration with the Detroit Knights of Vartan.
It has been announced that this year the festival will honor Manoogian Manor, a nonprofit “home for the Armenian Aged,” and a member of the Livonia Business Hall of Fame that is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Admission to the event is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to experience Armenian culture throughout the night. The event will include a ribboncutting ceremony and introduction of special guests at 6 p.m.
The Royal Oak Farmers Market will be transformed into a traditional Middle Eastern bazaar with booths that will have no Armenian crafts, artwork, souvenirs, music, cookbooks and jewelry.
Attendees can expect to hear traditional Armenian music, taste Armenian food, and experience a beer and wine garden featuring American and Armenian selections.
Silent auction items will be on display, and the winning bidders will be announced during the evening of the festival.
In addition, the 2024 Great Choreg (Armenian bread) Bake Off contest will take place at the festival, where the best choreg will be determined by a panel of judges.
The Hamazkayin Arax Dance Ensemble will be performing at the event. The group is composed of local Armenian youth trained in the art of Armenian folk dance.
Each year, organizers said, proceeds from Armenia Fest are donated to humanitarian Armenian causes. For more information, contact armeniafestmi@gmail.com.
Crusaders for Children annual car and bike show July 13
ROYAL OAK — The Crusaders for Children biker group will host its third annual bike and car show July 13 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Acorn Post #1669 at 214 E. 4th St. in Royal Oak.
The group is dedicated to empowering children, to “overcome the fear in their daily lives. Fear created by abuse, neglect, or disease,” according to crusadersforchildren.org.
The car show will include a 50/50 raffle and food and beverages, according to a flyer on the Crusaders for Children Facebook page.
There is a $20 entry fee to get into the event, and all proceeds will be donated to benefit “any child in need or fear,” according to the flyer.
Home Run Derby & All Star
ROYAL OAK OUTDOOR ART FAIR JULY 6-7
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will return from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7 at Memorial Park, located at 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, for its 53rd year.
The fair will feature artwork by more than 100 local, regional and nationally recognized artists. The art is in various mediums and juried under several categories. Categories include ceramics, collage, drawing, jewelry, wood, fiber, metals, painting, pastels, photography, sculpture and more.
Along with the art pieces, the fair will include musical acts and food. Proceeds from the event will provide scholarships for local youth and grants for local artrelated organizations.
CRIME WATCH
Cash, credit card stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 3 and 3:20 p.m. June 18, an unknown person stole cash and a credit card from the complainant’s unlocked car at the LA Fitness on Woodward Avenue.
Poles stolen from front yard
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 6 p.m. June 17 and 11 a.m. June 18, an unknown person stole several construction project poles from the complainant’s front yard near Hampton Boulevard and Coolidge Highway.
Pistol stolen from vehicle
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between midnight and 4:30 a.m. June 6, an unknown person stole a pistol from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle at his home on Minerva Avenue.
Belongings stolen from vehicle
ROYAL OAK — A complainant re-
ported that between 10:30 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. June 8, an unknown person stole a purse, cash and credit cards from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle while it was at the Detroit Zoo.
Keys left in unlocked vehicle result in theft
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. June 6, an unknown person stole the complainant’s vehicle after she left the key inside and left the vehicle unlocked on Grove Avenue, near North Campbell Road and Gardenia Avenue.
Car door handle damaged at zoo
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported damage to his vehicle that had occurred between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. June 8 at the Detroit Zoo. An unknown person damaged the driver’s side door handle.
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through a musical group at the church.
“She was a really talented musician; she played violin and we had a fun little group at our church with a few violins, and I played accordion and guitar,” he said.
In honor of her love for music, five bands composed of Tatum’s friends will be performing at the event.
Meinhard helped to launch the event in 2023. He said he was glad to help again for the second year in a row.
“Last year, we had great weather and a huge turnout,” he said. “Nobody really kept track of numbers, but I would say we had at least 500 people come on and off throughout the afternoon.”
Meinhard said that around 50 people from the church helped to run the different booths and volunteered in 2023, and he expects the same for this year.
In 2023, the Oakland County Animal Shelter was the only shelter that participated in the event, but it will be joined this year by Detroit Dog Rescue and No Dogs Left Behind. All three of these shelters will have animals on-site for adoption between noon and 4 p.m.
Being able to provide an outlet for animal
shelters to get the animals adopted was one of the major things Tatum would have loved, according to her mother.
“She was huge on all the animals that were turned in there, looking for people to adopt them,” she said. “So being able to do that has been huge, giving these animals a home. They were so dear to her.”
To commemorate Tatum’s memory, and others who have died from suicide, a memorial wall and quiet room will be featured. People who have lost a loved one to suicide are encouraged to bring a photo and post it on the wall in remembrance.
“It feels like a safe place for them to come together, since we don’t have a lot of support left over for those of us who are left behind,” AmbroseEidson said. “And when you can come together and talk about it and not feel pressured, it doesn’t feel as bad.”
From noon to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Royal Oak at 1314 Northwood Blvd., people of all ages can come and support Tate’s Joy. The event will also have a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Food trucks will be present at the event but are not free.
All proceeds and donations will be given to the Oakland County Animal Shelter, Detroit Dog Rescue, No Dogs Left Behind, and Kevin’s Song.
Call staff writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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ABOVE: Tate’s Joy will feature multiple different tent stations dedicated to different organizations and educational resources about animal adoption and suicide awareness. LEFT: Children at the 2023 Tate’s Joy event had fun playing with the puppies that were available at the event. For the 2024 event, there will be three different adoption
cies: the Oakland County Animal Shelter, Detroit Dog Rescue, and No Dog Left Behind. Photos provided by Dave Meinhard
MACKINAC ISLAND: a summer destination
BY GREG TASKER
MACKINAC ISLAND — For a destination seemingly frozen somewhere in time, Mackinac Island always boasts something new each summer.
And this summer is no different.
This season much of the buzz centers around the reopening of the Inn at Stonecliffe after a $40 million renovation. Built in 1904 as a lakeside estate for a Chicago family, the refurbished inn includes new common spaces, renovated guest rooms, new bathrooms and upto-date comforts. Among the new additions is a 26,000-square-foot Summer House building, with 32 king and queen guest rooms with spacious layouts. Each is equipped with a kitchenette, small dining table and lake or garden views.
The two-year renovation restored many parts of the 18,500-square-foot mansion and property, staying true to its historic charm but adding modern elegance and amenities. For overnight guests, that means an elevated experience with personalized concierge service.
But you don’t have to be an overnight guest to enjoy some of the new amenities; three new dining concepts have been created and are open to the public. They feature products from Michigan and the Great Lakes and from the resort’s orchard and gardens. Dinner at The Straits, a fine dining option, is well worth the trek to the Inn at
The Inn
has reopened after a two-year, $40 million property-wide renovation.
BELOW: Arch Rock is often called the “Star Attraction of
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favorite hangout is the Cupola Bar located at the top of the Grand Hotel. The one-of-a-kind bar has been updated and redesigned for the season.
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Stonecliffe, but for a casual option, consider its outdoor eatery, The Backyard, where you can eat and drink while stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge. The menu highlights include brick oven pizzas and a daily special called The Daily Flame. On Mondays, for example, the specials are beef kebab and smoked yogurt or cucumber and tomato salad — dubbed the Mediterranean Mingle.
The inn is home to a chef with Michelin-star credentials — believed to be a first for the island. Executive Chef Joseph Nardo most recently held the same title at the Camden Harbor Inn and Natalie’s Fine Dining in Maine. His Michelin background includes The French Laundry, Lazy Bear and The Dabney.
It’s a bit of an adventure to get to the Inn at Stonecliffe. It’s about two miles from downtown following Cadotte Avenue past the Grand Hotel and then taking Annex Road to the interior of the island. Expect some hills. You can get there by foot, bicycle or horse-drawn taxi.
Milliken Nature Center
If you’ve biked the island’s perimeter, you’ve passed or likely stopped by Arch Rock, perhaps Mackinac’s most notable among several natural landmarks. A newly opened nature center at Arch Rock shares its geological story as well as the island’s. It’s believed Arch Rock is about 4,000 years old, hollowed out by splashing waves when water levels were much higher.
Sunday Summer Park
Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer
August 11 – Music by Travelin’ Bob Clawson Police Department School Supply Fundraiser Clawson Police Department Copsicles 11am-1pm
Petting Zoo includes alpaca, calf, donkey, goat, sheep, duck, chicken, bunny & pony from 10am-12pm Free Face Painting 10am-12pm Free
10:30 am Oakland County Educational Center
With its stone facade and wood beams, the $7.5 million Milliken Nature Center accentuates the natural beauty of Arch Rock. The main exhibit, “Arch Rock: Unsurpassed in Nature’s Beauty,” celebrates what is often called the “Star Attraction of Mackinac Island State Park.” There are dozens of historic images of Arch Rock on display and a timeline showing how the limestone arch was formed. Kids will enjoy an interactive 3D map of the island.
Arch Rock and the Milliken Nature Center are reachable by bike, foot or horsedrawn carriage. The new nature also features new public restrooms. And you can still climb the 207-step stairway to the Arch Rock viewing platform.
Closer to Mackinac’s downtown is the new Carousel Arcade, a great spot for families. The arcade offers state-of-the-art games and a selection of snacks and drinks — including adult drinks. The arcade is located
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Carousel Arcade is located on Market Street, which runs parallel to Main Street, and is part of the Bicycle Street Inn and Suites properties.
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Resort additions
On the island’s east side, Mission Point Resort continues to focus on curated experiential offerings for guests and non-guests alike. The headliner this summer is The McCartney Years, a live concert celebrating the life of former Beatles Paul McCartney and his many hits. It’s the first time the resort’s Mission Point Theater has offered a show of this nature. Shows are performed at 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Other offerings include bird watching, painting classes, culinary events and cooking workshops.
One of my favorite spots to chill is Mission Point’s Round Island Kitchen. The resort renovated its main lobby and the bar and restaurant last year, creating a more open space with a summer-cottage-like vibe. It’s a relaxing spot to grab a bite to eat or drink and enjoy the panoramic views of the Straits.
Another favorite hangout is the Cupola Bar at the top of the iconic Grand Hotel.
and tells the seldom-told story of enslaved people at the settlement. Located at the east end of the Southwest Rowhouse, the building hosts the Slavery in the Straits exhibit.
Combining archaeological and archival research, the exhibit shows how slavery was an integral part of the fort community — as well as the rest of Michigan — throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Enslaved Black and Native American men and women worked in all levels of society, doing everything from domestic work to skilled labor.
made to expand on this subject and dedicate an exhibit to the topic,” says Dominick Miller, chief of marketing for the Mackinac parks. “Slavery was an integral part of the community at Michilimackinac, and this allows us to highlight some of these people who were enslaved at the fort.”
The one-of-a-kind bar has been updated and redesigned for the season, paying homage to one of the hotel’s former owners, W. Stewart Woodfill. The redo includes a glass display of Woodfill’s walking stick collection. If you’re a fan of the hotel’s colorful, bright decor, you’ll be pleased to know the Grand has renewed its partnership with the acclaimed design firm Dorothy Draper & Co. and there is now a retail shop on the property — Dorothy Draper Home at Grand Hotel.
Lastly, on the mainland, the first new building constructed at Colonial Michilimackinac — part of Mackinac State Historic Parks — since 2013 will open in early July
The role slavery played at Colonial Michilimackinac has been explored in recent years. State park officials introduced a walking tour of the fort describing slavery in 2020 and have kept the tour on the schedule since then.
“Once we knew that we would have a new gallery space at the fort the decision was
Already a hub of the Great Lakes fur trade, Michilimackinac also served as the center of the regional trade in enslaved workers as French and British colonists exploited pre existing systems of Native American enslavement to feed a growing demand for enslaved labor.
For information on the Mackinac State Historic Parks, visit mackinacparks.com. For information on Mackinac Island, visit mackinacisland.org.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
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CAR NEVER MISSES HUNTINGTON WOODS’ FOURTH
OF JULY PARADE
‘It’s my contribution to the community’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
HUNTINGTON WOODS — Bob Weltman hasn’t missed the Huntington Woods Fourth of July parade since 1986.
He has driven his 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in the annual event for 38 years.
You can’t miss the tomato-red car. Bob decorates the Beetle with American flags and other trimmings
of red, white and blue to celebrate the holiday. He is always the caboose of the parade.
“I’m the last one,” said Bob, who resides in Huntington Woods with his wife, Robyn. “It’s fun. It’s my contribution to the community. I get a kick out of doing it.”
Bob said the parade lasts about an hour. It is always held right on July 4.
“The Fourth Of July parade is huge here. It’s a
TOP LEFT: Bob and Robyn Weltman pose with their 1978 Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle again will be in the annual Fourth of July parade in Huntington Woods on July 4. TOP RIGHT: The Weltmans purchased the tomato-red Volkswagen Beetle in 1985. LEFT: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle’s engine is in the rear and the trunk is located at the front of the car.
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wild parade,” Bob said. “It’s an old-fashioned, 1950s parade. It’s a throwback to another era. Half of the community is in it and half is watching. It’s so popular.”
The fun of participating in the Fourth of July procession started when a former City Council member asked if Bob could drive him in the convertible during the parade. Bob enjoyed the patriotic experience so much that he’s geared up ever since, becoming a piece of Huntington Woods history.
“There’s a little trick to it,” Bob said of driving in the parade. “You’re on your clutch a lot and your foot hurts because there are cars in front of you stopping.”
Over the years, Bob, daughter Karlie and sons Peter and Trevor have appeared in the parade, as has Trevor’s wife, Van. This year’s parade will start another tradition: there are plans for the Weltmans’ two granddaughters, Dolly, 8, and Lana, 6, to ride in the procession for the first time.
Not only do local residents know Bob from behind the steering wheel of his Volkswagen, but also through his career as an associate broker at Real Estate One and Max Broock in Royal Oak.
“When I go into people’s homes, there’s pictures of the parade — of Robyn and I — in the car on their wall,” Bob said.
Bob and Robyn, too, have met people when they take the car out for leisurely drives and when they head over to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Last year, for instance, Bob
mingled with other Dream Cruise car enthusiasts on Old Woodward in Birmingham.
“This car brings up so much nostalgia for older people. They start crying. You just see it in their face and their eyes — especially our ages. You know, this was the ’60s car,” Bob said. “And younger kids love this car.”
“If we do drive around here, people ask him, ‘Are you going to be in the parade?’” Robyn said. “Some of the kids are now grown and have their own kids, and they remember it. It’s just really being part of the community.”
Bob and Robyn married in 1981, and Bob purchased the Beetle in 1985. After he saw it for sale, he just had to have it. There, however, was one problem. Bob did not know how to drive a stick shift, but he quickly learned by watching
Robyn, who could drive a stick.
Bob really wanted a Porsche but settled for the Beetle, as he and Robyn had already started a family and a sports car at the time wasn’t feasible. Bob said his model is considered a Super Beetle and it’s a Karmann Ghia design.
“This is definitely more rounded than the older Volkswagens,” Robyn said.
Bob is the second owner of the Volkswagen, which came with running boards. In addition, the engine is in the rear and the trunk is located at the front of the car. The car is mostly original with a few modifications. The first owner changed the radio. The Weltmans also updated the car’s hubcaps while keeping them in the family.
“My father-in-law had the same car, and he had hubcaps from it that were better than the ones I had that were already aging,” Bob said.
The Huntington Woods parade will begin at 10 a.m., July 4, and will be held rain or shine. According to the city’s website at ci.huntington-woods.mi.us, the parade route will begin at the corner of Salem Road and York Street. It will then proceed onto Salem, which turns into Nadine Avenue.
The route will then turn right at Wyoming Road, followed by a left onto Borgman Avenue. Then it turns left onto Scotia Road and travels until it ends at the corner of Nadine and Scotia at Burton Park, with a hot dog roast and speeches scheduled at 11 a.m. There are several other activities planned for the holiday in Huntington Woods, including fireworks at approximately 10:05 p.m. over Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Road. For more details, visit the city’s website.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Bob Weltman’s 1978 Volkswagen Beetle is always the last car in the Huntington Woods Fourth Of July parade.
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“We are always trying to discover new musicians and not have the same bands or performances,” Witz said. “One thing we do at Taco Fest that is unique and different is some fun contests that you don’t see at other events, because this is a themed event.”
Those contests include a taco eating contest, a pet costume contest, and a two person showdown event in which groups of two will compete against six other duos to see who can make and eat six tacos the fastest.
Along with these three contests, the event will include entertainment such as lucha libre wrestling and street performances, according to a press release.
The appeal of Taco Fest also comes from the accessibility of these entertainment acts, according to Witz, who said that the activities within the event are free to attendees.
“At this event there is a ticket price where all of the family activities are free, so there is a value, and we have expanded the family programming,” Witz said. “At Arts, Beats & Eats we might charge for carnival rides or other things.”
Cousins Maine Lobster is one of the food trucks that will be at the event, serving a menu of lobster-themed dishes.
The truck began in 2012, when Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis wanted to create a way to bring their “local Maine family traditions to the West Coast masses,” according to cousinsmainelobster.com.
Since being on Shark Tank in 2014, the franchise grew, and now Cousins Maine Lobster has food trucks all over the country.
Hank Kdouh, owner of the Cousins
Maine Lobster food truck, said that this is the second year his truck has been invited to the Taco Fest. He also said that his truck can be seen at multiple different events in the Royal Oak area.
The truck features dishes such as lobster grilled cheese, lobster tots and what Kdouh said is the fan favorite at the Taco Fest, lobster tacos and shrimp tacos.
“Shrimp tacos and lobster tacos are our best seller at the Taco Fest, just because I think people are in the spirit of buying tacos,” he said.
Kdouh said that because the event takes place on and around the Fourth of July, his truck creates a special red, white and blue cake for the Taco Fest event.
Serving in Royal Oak has been a positive experience for the Cousins Maine Lobster team, Kdouh said.
“Whenever we do events in Royal Oak, we have a lot of fun,” he said. “We have a lot of returning customers, so it is just a fun experience.”
The Taco Fest will also feature special activations run by JARS Cannabis. Witz said that these will be an addition for the 21-andover crowd and follow his initiative to normalize the cannabis industry.
Much like Arts, Beats & Eats, the Taco Fest will include an area where people can buy and consume cannabis.
“We don’t mind featuring a very similar presentation, which is a discreetly located area for folks 21 and over to purchase and enjoy cannabis at the event,” Witz said.
Tickets will be available at the door for $12. The Taco Fest will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 4-6 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 7.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Lucha libre will be one of the many features of the 2024 Taco Fest.
File photo by Donna Dalziel
Grants
lic market that is stocked with items from small business brands from across the country.
“Having the opportunity to receive grant funds today for my business is both significant and fundamentally altering,” Blackman said. “With the grant funds I received today, I plan to invest in expanding my inventory, finally.”
Blackman said that her initiative has always been to support local businesses, and she will continue to uphold that with this grant.
“My goal is to continue to assist makers, curators and creatives,” she said. “I plan to help them build the life that they want, doing the work that they love, all in partnership with Bread & Basket Marketplace.”
Shayla Johnson, founder of Scarlet Crane Creations, located in Detroit, was the second grant recipient of the day. Scarlet Crane Creations is a sustainable, microbatch textile printing house. The company provides customers with original designs for home decor and fashion.
Johnson said that the textile industry
uses more than 2 million Olympic-sized swimming pools of water per year for dying and printing.
Through working with Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Tech University, Johnson’s company has gotten a report outlining how it can dispose of water in a sustainable way.
“We can actually get all of the equipment with this grant,” she said. “That will allow us to, believe it or not, remove all of the dye from the water, all of the sludge, and actually dispose of it in a responsible way.”
Jenny Jeshurun, founder of Inspire Physical Therapy & Wellness, located in Bingham Farms, was the third business owner to receive a grant. Her business specializes in physical therapy for pregnancy, the postpartum period, pelvic pain and orthopedic conditions.
Following her journey as a first-time mother, Jeshurun noticed a gap in health care for pregnant women. One goal she had when she started her business in May of 2020 was to focus on those gaps, especially when it came to postpartum care.
“To normalize things we do not talk about enough in our society when it comes to prenatal care, postpartum care, women’s health, and all sorts of things, to create a
safe space was the goal, to normalize these issues,” Jeshurun said.
Jeshurun will be putting the grant money toward funding “several” educational workshops and hopes the workshops will further create a safe space for women’s health care in southeast Michigan.
Kim Barnes Arico, University of Michigan head women’s basketball coach, attended the event as the keynote speaker. She shared her story of how she became one of the most successful coaches in the university’s history.
“All of you are trying to change the world, and I think it is really important,” she said. “We need each other, we need to empower each other, and we need to support each other.”
The coach told the ladies that being a woman is in itself a job, one that comes with many responsibilities and hardships. She encouraged them to continue reaching for their goals as business owners.
“You guys know it as much as I know it: It is not easy being a woman,” she said. “Listening to all of your stories is an inspiration, and it gives hope for the future that there are people that are coming after me that are just absolutely incredible.”
Call staff writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Photo provided by Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation
Kim Barnes Arico, University of Michigan women’s basketball head coach, speaks at an event at Olga’s Kitchen in Royal Oak June 12 where the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation awarded $25,000 grants to three women business owners.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
16A/ ROYAL OAK REVIEW • JULY 1, 2024
JULY 3-4
Red, White and Boom: Catch last few days of weeklong festivities, events include carnival from noon-10 p.m. July 3 and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, arts and crafts fair from 3-8 p.m. July 3 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4, live music from 3-8 p.m. July 3 and 2-10 p.m. July 4, and fireworks at dusk July 4, all at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., plus Firecracker Mile at 9 a.m. July 4 and parade shortly after, both start near 14 Mile and Crooks roads, see more activities and band lineup at clawson4thofjuly.com
JULY 4-7
Taco Fest: 50-plus food trucks, taquerias and eateries, five stages of performers, lucha libre wrestling, tequila sampling, hot sauce challenges, taco eating contests, dog pageant, artisan vendors, ropes course, zip line, axe throwing, and kids area with inflatables, face painting and more, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 4-6 and 11 a.m-9 p.m. July 7, Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak, (248) 541-7550, RoyalOakTacoFest.com
JULY 13
Crusaders for Children car and bike show: Awards for multiple categories, plus food, beverages, 50-50 and raffles, noon-5 p.m., VFW Acorn Post #1669, 214 E. Fourth St. in Royal Oak, facebook.com/CrusadersforChildrenMichigan
JULY 14
Pond life program: 2 p.m., Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak, park at Marais/Lexington lot and meet at Lexington entrance, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks
JULY 20
Pet adoption and suicide awareness fundraiser: Animals on site noon-4 p.m., also classic cars, food trucks, craft vendors, pet photo booth, pony rides and petting zoo, silent auction, live bands and more, plus blessing of animals at 1 p.m. and best dressed pet/ parade at 2 p.m., money supports homeless animals and suicide support group Kevin’s Song, donations of gently used towels, blankets and unopened pet food appreciated, First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., (248) 881-6683, fccro.org
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
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Nine on Nine Concert Series: 4-5 p.m. July 14 (Stevie Soul and Friends), July 21 (Saxappeal and the Cru), July 28 (The Luddites), Aug. 4 (Lac Le Belle), Aug. 11 (Angela Davis Entertainment), Aug. 18 (The Vig Arcadia), Aug. 25 (Stereobabe), Sept. 1 (Ammy Amorette) and Sept. 8 (Brad Stuart), Schiffer Park, Planavon Street and West Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, downtownferndale.com
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