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CLAWSON HIGHLIGHTS Clawson Parks & Recreation Department Spring / Summer 2013 We create community through people, parks and programs! Mayor Penny Luebs Mayor Pro Tem Howie Airriess Councilmembers Gregory Kucera, Jr. Thomas Palmer Kathy Phillips City Manager Mark Pollock Mickey Alderman, Publisher Gina Boyd, Editor

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CLAWSON HIGHLIGHTS

Clawson Parks & Recreation Department

Spring / Summer 2013

We create community through people, parks and programs!

Mayor Penny Luebs

Mayor Pro Tem Howie Airriess

Councilmembers

Gregory Kucera, Jr.

Thomas Palmer

Kathy Phillips

City Manager Mark Pollock

Mickey Alderman, Publisher

Gina Boyd, Editor

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Thank you to everyone for approving the

millage in the last year. With a 25 percent

drop in property taxes, the additional mills

allowed us to continue with a healthy,

positive budget to maintain the city

services that we all enjoy. Our

family-friendly city is able to boast of increasing property

values and progress toward creating a growing and

sustainable community in this new year. New businesses

include the Social Security office, Peaktronics (electronics),

Suburban Group (vehicles), Body by Guilianna (fitness), Maple

Arcade (art studio/gallery), Trio Art Studio, Treasurable

Antiques, Village Shoe Inn, Krispy Chicken/Deputy Dogs,

Silver Shears Salon, Zip Tanz (tanning), Alice Huang Wellness

Center, Allstate Insurance, State Farm Insurance, Tropical

Smoothie Café, Foam and More (mattresses), Mojave Cantina

(restaurant) and an Auto-web realty group. Plans in this year

included contracting with Honeywell, an agency who provided

an energy efficient study for city buildings, exploring bike and

pedestrian crossings, an emergency plan and notification

system and continued sewer rehabilitation. We are seeing an

emergence of art in our community with the formation of an

art committee, the Clawson Cultural Foundation, and its many

plans including a Boogie Woogie Concert, a Dinner Theater

Mystery, Melodies Clash (battle of the bands) and Clawson Art

in the Park. It’s an explosion of art, in collaboration with

schools and businesses, to focus on our strengths and talents

each of us bring to life. People choose to lives in a place that

offers resources and opportunities to support thriving

lifestyles. That’s Clawson – the little city with a big heart. From

the various civic and community groups to dedicated staff –

I thank you for your work. It is an honor and privilege to serve

you. As always, we welcome meeting each and every one of

you at Coffee with Council the first Tuesday of each month

7 – 7.30 pm at City Hall. You are always welcome to attend a

committee meeting or become a volunteer-I’d be happy to

provide a list of volunteer opportunities for you!

“Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed

citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that

ever has” Margaret Mead

Penny Luebs

[email protected]

(248) 259-6208

Upcoming Events 2-3

City Information 4-5

Water Report 6-9

Youth Activities 10-12

Additional Activities 13

Oakland County 14

At The Pool 15

Adult Activities 16-17

Senior Activities 18

Department of Public Works 19

Blair Memorial Library 20-21

Community Activities 22-23

Discount Amusement Park Ticket Program New this summer! Tickets can purchased at the Parks and

Recreation Office during business hours from May 11 through

October 27. Tickets are valid during each park’s individual

operating hours. Call (248) 589-0334 for more information.

Cedar Point Gate Price Age Selling Price

Child $29.99 3+, under 48”, 62+ $25.50

Adult $54.99 3-61, 48” over $43.50

Ride/Slide 2-Day $82.99 $79.50

Detroit Zoo

Tickets sold online ONLY! Find the link on the parks and

recreation page at www.cityofclawson.com!

Young Writers Competition Eligible writers must be 12-18 years old with parental consent.

Entries must be titled, numbered, typed and double spaced.

Submit entries to [email protected]. The winner will have

their work published at Arts & Authors Festival on September

8th. The $25 entry fee may be paid online via paypal to

William Joseph K Publications.

Dinner Theater Mystery 655 S. Main

Your presence is requested to celebrate a marriage with a

wedding reception you won’t forget! As you come together for

an interactive night of food and fun, it will quickly turn into a

night of mystery and mayhem and you are left to solve the

crime! Come get involved in a web of intrigue and fun!

Wedding attire is encouraged, but not mandatory. Tickets can

be purchased in advance at Hunter Community Center only.

Saturday, April 20 7pm

$20 per person / $35 per couple / Cash bar

Cultural Foundation Photo Contest We are seeking to showcase photographs of outdoor activities

in city parks or your own backyard. Must live or work in the city

to enter. Up to six entries per person. Cash prizes and top photo

featured in the Highlights as space allows. Completed entry

forms, fee and work turned into Hunter Community Center. Find

all requirements at www.elevatethearts.vpweb.com.

May 1 to July 8 $5 per entry

5th Annual Clawson Goodfellows Car Wash Clawson Fire Department, 111 Gardner

The Goodfellows are an organization comprised of the Clawson

Fire Department and other residents. While the main focus is

to see that “no child goes without a Christmas,” this group also

works hard throughout the year to assist families in need. One

hundred percent of proceeds will go to help a Clawson family.

If you would like to send a tax-deductible donation, or receive

more information on how to help, call (248) 407-5522 or email

[email protected].

Saturday, May 11 10am to 2pm

Mayor’s Message / Upcoming Events

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Concert In The Park / Ice Cream Social Clawson City Park

Co-sponsored by the Clawson Lions Club, we once again will

present the South Oakland Concert Band for a free night of

music! Just bring a folding chair and enjoy a wonderful night.

Don’t forget to skip dessert and enjoy some ice cream with us!

Wednesday, June 26 7:30pm

Kiddie Parade / Coney Day / Freedom Run Clawson City Park

Celebrate the 80th year of our pre-holiday traditions! The

Kiddie Parade is sponsored by the G.F.W.C. Clawson Juniors

and will take you from City Hall to the park. Decorate your bike

or wagon and enjoy the walk! Then stick around after for some

fun Kiddie Games and end your afternoon with a coney dog

lunch sponsored by the Clawson Troy Optimist Club!

Saturday, June 29

Kiddie Parade 11am

Kiddie Games 11:30am

Coney Day 11:30am to 1:30pm

35th Annual Freedom Run 5K & Mile Fun Run The 5k course winds through the tree lined streets of Clawson.

Head to www.clawsonruns.com for additional information and

registration.

Sunday, June 30 7:30pm

Clawson’s Fourth of July Our most memorable day of the year! The day begins with the

Firecracker Mile and parade, followed by a carnival and arts &

crafts, the yearly water battle between Clawson and Troy fire

departments and the impressive fireworks at dusk. For a full

schedule, visit www.clawson4thofjuly.org.

Wednesday, July 4

Family Fun Friday Clawson City Park

This evening will be a perfect throwback to the old-style picnic!

Enjoy a hotdog dinner along with chips and a beverage,

games, inflatables for kids and a City Employee versus

Clawson High School softball game. Come celebrate summer

and all that nostalgia has to offer.

Friday, August 2 5:30 to 8pm

“Down on Main Street” Lions Club Car Show Main Street, South of 14 Mile Road

Join us for the 15th year of this event! Assorted wreckers will

be displayed for the first time, along with a fly-over. There will

also be plenty of food and entertainment for the entire family.

For more info, call Howie Airriess at (248) 435-5412.

Saturday, August 10 Registration 8am-11am

Arts & Authors Festival Clawson City Park

Enjoy authors, artists, live readings, a children’s craft tent,

musicians and more! To make a submission, contact Lisa or

Matthew Ball at (248) 589-0056 or

www.elevatethearts.vpweb.com

Sunday, September 8 10am to 2pm

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Clawson City Park

A fun-filled activity that brings the community together in the

fight against cancer, featuring games, food and entertainment

to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in metro

Detroit. This is an overnight walking event, in which

participants take turn walking laps in a gesture of solidarity

with those who have battled cancer. Please join us to

celebrate survivors and remember those lost. There are many

ways to become involved! For more info, visit

www.relayforlife.org/clawsonmi.

Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19

Clawson Farmers Market Clawson City Park

This is your small neighborhood market tucked into the park,

offering a diversity of local farm products, great specialty

foods and a lively gathering place for families and local

music. For more information, check out the Clawson Farmers

Market Facebook page or www.cityofclawson.com!

Flower Day—May 19

Every Sunday from 10am to 2pm

July 14 to Sept 29 (closed Labor Day weekend)

Melodies Clash in Clawson Clawson City Park It’s a battle of the bands! Entry forms are available at Hunter

Community Center and www.elevatethearts.vpweb.com. Prizes

to be awarded and winners to perform at Black Lotus Brewery.

Sunday, May 19 4 to 8pm

City-Wide Garage Sale All residents are encouraged to participate and host a sale at

their own home. There is no fee to take part in this publicized

event. Call or email the Recreation Department at (248) 589-

0334 or [email protected] to put your home on the

list that can be found on our website.

Friday, June 7—Sunday, June 9 9am to 5pm

Claws & Paws Pet Fair & Dog Walk Clawson City Park

This event, sponsored by the City of Clawson and Clawson

Chamber of Commerce, and includes pet adoptions, dog

licenses and discounted rabies vaccinations available from

Oakland County Animal Control. Participating animals must be

licensed and owners must have proof of current vaccinations.

Dogs must be on leashes and pets in any state of heat are

ineligible. Unruly or hazardous pets may be requested to

leave. Kids under 14 must be with an adult. Proceeds benefit

the Chamber of Clawson and Guardians for Animals.

Saturday, June 8

Registration forms and info at www.clawsonclawspaws.com

American Red Cross Blood Drive City Hall

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. Please help

support your community. To make an appointment, visit

www.redcrossblood.org.

Monday, June 24 1 to 7pm

Upcoming Events

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City Information

Summer Taxes These are mailed on July 1st and may be paid in eight

monthly installments for a $10 fee. In order to do so,

installment booklets must be picked up at the Treasurer’s

office after receiving the bill and before July 31st. Payments

may be directly debited from your savings or checking

account. Visit www.cityofclawson.com for more information.

Tax & Assessing Information is available via a self-serve computer located in

the lobby of City Hall or online for a fee through Property

Gateway at www.oakgov.com or by calling (888) 600-3773.

Your 10-digit parcel number is required to access your

information by telephone.

Payments There is an outdoor drop box available for payments (check

or money orders ONLY) and ballots at the south entrance of

City Hall below the police/fire telephone. To avoid penalties

or late charges, payments must be received BEFORE closing

on the date the bill is due. When a due date falls on a

weekend or a city-designated holiday, payment will be

accepted without penalty before close of the next business

day. Fees subject to change.

Payments by a credit card or e-check can be made online at

www.officialpayments.com or by telephone (800) 272-9829

using jurisdiction code 3253.

Transaction Fees are as follows (online or in-person):

$5 fee for E-check payments;

$4.95 fee for water payments via credit card - maximum

payment of $500;

$1 fee for debit card payments; and

3 percent fee for tax bill payment with credit card.

Upcoming Elections Deadlines for the November 5 general election:

■ Absentee ballots will be available after Saturday,

September 21;

■ Last day to register to vote is Monday, October 7;

■ Last day to procure an absentee ballot is Saturday,

November 2 at 2pm;

■ Qualified absentee electors may vote in-person at the

Clerk’s office by 4pm on Monday, November 4;

■ All absentee ballots must be received before the close

of polls on Election Day; and

■ Polls will be open from 7am to 8pm.

For a complete guide to local candidates and any possible

updates on elections and future elections, please visit the

City Clerk’s website at www.cityofclawson.com or Oakland

County’s website at www.oakgov.com/elections.

Should you have any questions regarding your voter

registration or other election questions, contact the City

Clerk, Machele Kukuk at (248) 435-4500 ext. 116 or 118 or

through the city’s website listed above.

Current City Office Hours

City Hall Hours:

Monday—Thursday 7:30am to 5:30pm

D.P.W. Hours

Monday—Thursday 7:00am to 3:30pm

Parks & Recreation Hours

Monday—Friday 8:00am to 7:30pm

Visit us in-person: 509 Fisher Court

Visit us online: www.cityofclawson.com

Or email us: [email protected]

Home Improvement Loan Program Oakland County’s Community and Home Improvement

Division is currently accepting applications for no-cost,

low-interest and deferred loans for home improvement

repairs. Qualified homeowners may

obtain a loan for as much as

$18,000 at a low-interest rate of 0-3

percent, repayable within 20 years.

Eligibility is determined by income.

Eligible repairs include, but are not

limited to, replacement of windows,

siding, insulation, porches, roofs,

masonry, water and sewer lines,

structural defects, heating and

electrical systems or plumbing.

For more information, contact the

Oakland County Community and

Home Improvement Division at

(888) 350-0900 ext. 85401.

Family

Size

Gross

Income

1 $36,050

2 $41,200

3 $46,350

4 $51,500

5 $55,650

6 $59,750

7 $63,900

8 $68,000

Tree City U.S.A. Clawson has been named a Tree City U.S.A. by the National

Arbor Day Foundation—its 23rd year of national recognition.

The Tree City U.S.A. Program is sponsored by the National

Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National

Association of State Foresters and the U.S.D.A. Forest

Service. To qualify, a community must operate a tree board or

department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive forestry

program and an Arbor Day observance, which is scheduled

for Saturday, April 27.

Summer Beautification Awards The City Council would like to recognize homeowners for

their efforts in the community! The Parks and Recreation

Board is seeking nominations for outstanding front yard

landscaping and property appearance. Please help us honor

those residents who spend so much of their time and effort

working on their home and yard! If you would like to nominate

a home, please call (248) 589-0334 or email

[email protected] by July 5.

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City Information

City Ordinances to Remember This Summer Help protect the welfare and safety of the community!

Section 62-39: Burning

It shall be unlawful for any person to burn any garbage, food

containers, rubbish, leaves, waste or other material, except

for that allowed in Section 46-11 (see below).

Section 46-11: Exceptions to Prohibited Outdoor Burning

■ The use of an outdoor grill or barbeque is permitted,

provided when in use, a fire suppression device is nearby.

■ The open burning of fires, other than outdoor grilling of

food, is permitted under the following circumstances:

□ The fire is contained within an outdoor burning device,

such as a chimenea, commercial fire pit, fire bowl or

similarly-manufactured device;

□ The fire is within a pit located in the ground and

surrounded by brick tile or other materials at least eight

inches in height with a diameter no more than 48

inches;

□ The combustible material is untreated wood or charcoal;

□ The location of the fire is no less than 10 feet from any

structure and no less than 18 feet from any boundary

or property line;

□ The fire is attended at all times by an adult;

□ There is a fire suppression device nearby and available

for immediate use;

□ All fires must be extinguished by midnight and are not

allowed to smolder; and

□ A permit must be obtained from the City Clerk.

■ The required permit will be valid for five years from the

issued date and must be renewed upon expiration. The

current fee is $10 for a five year permit from the Clerk.

■ Any burning ordinance violation can result in: a 30-day

suspension of the permit for a first violation; a civil

infraction for a second violation and the imposition of the

cost of prosecution on a fire conducted without any

permit. Any fire extinguished by the fire department could

result in the assessment of costs against the owner or

occupant of the property of which the fire was located.

Pets in the Park Let’s be responsible! Summer is here again and it’s time to

enjoy the outdoors and our city’s parks. Dogs are welcome,

though it is important that pet owners take measures to

ensure the safety and welfare of both their animals and the

public. As such, we want to remind residents to:

■ Please protect your dog from harm and respect your

neighbor’s rights by always leasing your dog. It is unlawful

for pets to be on any public property without an adequate

leash; and

■ Please be aware that it is your responsibility to pick-up

after your dog and dispose of waste properly. Always carry

a receptacle for clean-up, such as a plastic bag, to discard

litter. Our goal is to keep our parks clean and maintain a

pleasant environment for both dog owners and others.

Dog Licenses Dog licenses go on sale December 1st through November

30th of each year and are valid for one calendar year. The

prices below apply to dog licenses purchased December 1st

through June 1st of each year. On June 3rd, Oakland County

dog licenses become $30 regardless if the dog is altered or if

the owner is a senior. The only exceptions to this fee are

puppies that just turned four months of age, newly-acquired

dogs or new residents to the area. Please bring your dog’s

valid Rabies Vaccination Certificate at time of purchase. You

may purchase three-year licenses through Oakland County or

the City if you have a valid three-year rabies shot.

$7.50 Neutered/Spayed for one-year license

$15 Male/Female Intact for one-year license

$6.75 Neutered/Spayed (Senior 65+) for one-year license

$13.50 Male/Female Intact (Senior 65+) for one-year license

You can purchase a dog license at the following:

■ The Claws & Paws event at City Park on June 8;

■ Oakland County Pet Adoption Center in Auburn Hills;

■ Any participating city/township office, including Clawson;

■ Any participating veterinary clinic; and

■ Online at www.oakgov.com/petadoption.

Property Appearance Please remember that these appearance ordinances go into

effect in April and will be enforced throughout the entire

summer.

Section 86-71: Grass Height Limit

■ Property owners must keep their lawn under eight inches

tall. If the city has to intervene, the owner will be charged

for the time and labor of hiring a contractor.

Section 86-38: Sidewalk Maintenance

■ Property owners must keep bushes and trees trimmed

and maintained. Bushes cannot hang over any part of the

sidewalk and tree branches cannot hang less than eight

feet above the walk. If the city has to intervene, the owner

will be charged as above.

Severe Weather Awareness Week Thunderstorms, windstorms, floods and

tornadoes are all forms of severe weather,

and each pose a threat to the safety and

well-being of Michigan citizens.

Because of this, Governor Rick Snyder

and County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

have declared the week of April 7-13 as

Severe Weather Awareness Week!

In an effort to promote tornado safety

preparedness, Clawson will conduct a

special test and activation of the outdoor

warning system on Wednesday, April 10 at 1pm.

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Water Quality Report

CITY OF CLAWSON 2012 CONSUMERS ANNUAL REPORT ON WATER QUALITY

ATTENTION: THIS IS AN IMPORTANT REPORT ON WATER QUALITY AND SAFETY

The City of Clawson, The Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority and the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department

(DWSD) are proud of the fine drinking water they supply and are honored to provide this report to you. The 2012 Consumers

Annual Report on Water Quality shows the sources of our water, lists the results of our tests, and contains important

information about water and health. We will notify you immediately if there is ever any reason for concern about our water. We

are pleased to show you how we have surpassed water quality standards as mandated by the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ).

About the System

The City of Clawson purchases water from the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA) at three locations.

SOCWA provides Detroit water through its member distribution systems to a population of 210,000 within a 56 square mile

area. Current members are: Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Clawson, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village,

Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Southfield and Southfield Township and to our customers Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield

Township.

Your source water comes from the Detroit River (treated at the Springwells Plant), situated within Lake St. Clair, Clinton River,

Detroit River, Rouge River, Ecorse River, in the U.S. and parts of the Thames River, Little River, Turkey Creek and Sydenham

watersheds in Canada. The MDEQ in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department,

and the Michigan Public Health Institute performed a source water assessment in 2004 to determine the susceptibility of

potential contamination. The susceptibility rating is on a seven-tiered scale from “very low” to “very high” based primarily on

geologic sensitivity, water chemistry, and contaminant sources. The susceptibility of our Detroit River source water intakes

were determined to be highly susceptible to potential contamination. However, all four Detroit water treatment plants that use

source water from the Detroit River have historically provided satisfactory treatment of this source water to meet drinking

water standards.

DWSD has initiated source-water protection activities that include chemical containment, spill response, and a mercury

reduction program. DWSD participates in a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit discharge program and has

an emergency response management plan.

If you would like to know more information about this report or to obtain a complete copy, please contact your local water

department.

How Do We Know the Water is Safe to Drink?

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department facilities operate twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The treatment process

begins with disinfecting the source water with chlorine to kill harmful microorganisms that can cause illness. Next, a chemical

called Alum is mixed with the water to remove the fine particles that make the water cloudy or turbid. Alum causes the

particles to clump together and settle to the bottom. Fluoride is also added to protect our teeth from cavities and decay.

The water then flows through fine sand filters called beds. These filters remove even more particles and certain

microorganisms that are resistant to chlorine. Finally, a small amount of phosphoric acid and chlorine are added to the treated

water just before it leaves the treatment plant. The phosphoric acid helps control the lead that may dissolve in water from

household plumbing systems. The chlorine keeps the water disinfected as it travels through water mains to reach your home.

In addition to a carefully controlled and monitored treatment process, the water is tested for a variety of substances before

treatment, during various stages of treatment, and throughout the distribution system. Hundreds of samples are tested each

week in certified laboratories by highly qualified and trained staff. Our water not only meets safety and health standards, but

also ranks among the top 10 in the country for quality and value.

Additional Information

In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in

water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants

in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health.

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and

wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in

some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.

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Water Quality Report

Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

■Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,

agricultural livestock operations and wildlife.

■Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff,

industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming.

■Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban storm water runoff and

residential uses.

■Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organics, which are by-products of industrial processes and

petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems.

■Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.

The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about

contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking

Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

Detected Contaminants Tables

These tables are based on tests conducted by DWSD in the year 2011 or the most recent testing done within the last five (5)

calendar years. They conduct many tests throughout the year; however, only tests that show the presence of a contaminant

are shown here.

Key to Detected Contaminants Table

Symbol Abbreviation for Definition/Explanation

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level

Goal

The level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to

health.

MCL Maximum Contaminant Level The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to

the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment

technology.

MRDLG Maximum Residual

Disinfectant level goal

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to

health. MRLDG’s do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial

contaminants.

MRDL Maximum Residual

Disinfectant Level

The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that

addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

ppb Parts per billion

(one in one billion)

The ppb is equivalent to micrograms per liter. A microgram = 1/1000 milligram.

ppm Parts per million

(one in one million)

The ppm is equivalent to milligrams per liter. A milligram = 1/1000 gram.

NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units Measures the cloudiness of water.

ND Not Detected

TT Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

AL Action Level The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other require-

ments which a water system must follow.

HAA5 Haloacetic acids HAA5 is the total of bromoacetic, chloroacetic, dibromoacetic, dichoroacetic, and

trichloroacetic acids.

Compliance is based on the total .

TTHM Total Trihalomethanes Total Trihalomethanes is the sum of chloroform, bromodichloromethane,

dibromoochloromethane and bromoform. Compliance is based on total.

pCi/l picocuries per liter a measure of radioactivity

n/a not applicable

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Water Quality Report

Northeast Water Treatment Plan

2012 Regulated Detected Contaminants Tables

Contaminant Test

Date Units

Health

Goal

MCLG

Allowed

Level

MCL

Highest

Level

Detected

Range of

Detection

Violation

yes/no

Major Sources in

Drinking Water

Inorganic Chemicals – Monitoring at Plant Finished Water Tap

Fluoride 8/14/12 ppm 4 4 0.76 n/a no

Erosion of natural deposits;

Water additive, which promotes

strong teeth; Discharge from

fertilizer and aluminum

factories.

Nitrate 8/14/12 ppm 10 10 0.43 n/a no

Runoff from fertilizer use;

Leaching from septic tanks,

sewage; Erosion of natural de-

posits

Barium 6/9/08 ppm 2 2 0.01 n/a no

Discharge of drilling wastes;

Discharge from metal

refineries; Erosion of natural

deposits.

Selenium 6/9/08 ppb 50 50 1.0 n/a no

Discharge from petroleum and

metal refineries; Erosion of

natural deposits; Discharge

from mines.

Disinfection By-Products – Stage 1, 1st Quarter Monitoring in Distribution System

Total Triha-

lomethanes (TTHM)

Feb

2012 ppb n/a 80 22.2 5.8 no

By-product of drinking water

chlorination

Haloacetic Acids

(HAA5)

Feb

2012 ppb n/a 60 16.3 4.3 no

By-product of drinking water

disinfection

Disinfection By-Products – Stage 2, 2nd - 4th Quarters Monitoring in Distribution System

Total Triha-

lomethanes (TTHM) 2012 ppb n/a 80 33.4 18.5 no

By-product of drinking water

chlorination

Haloacetic Acids

(HAA5) 2012 ppb n/a 60 14 7 no

By-product of drinking water

disinfection

Disinfectant Residual – Monitoring in Distribution System

Disinfectant (Total

Chlorine Residual)

Jan-Dec

2012 ppm

MRDG

L 4

MRDL

4 0.71 0.61-0.81 no

Water additive used to control

microbes

2012 Turbidity – Monitored every 4 hours at Plant Finished Water Tap

Highest Single Measurement Can-

not exceed 1 NTU

Lowest Monthly % of Samples Meeting Turbidity

Limit of 0.3 NTU (minimum 95%)

Violation

yes/no Major Sources in Drinking Water

0.19 NTU 100% no Soil Runoff

Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.

2012 Microbiological Contaminants – Monthly Monitoring in Distribution System

Contaminant MCLG MCL Highest Number

Detected

Violation

Yes/no Major Sources in Drinking Water

Total Coliform

Bacteria 0

Presence of Coliform bacteria > 5%

of monthly samples. 0 no

Naturally present in the

environment.

E.coli or Fecal

Coliform Bacteria 0

A routine sample and a repeat

sample are total coliform positive,

and one is also fecal or E.coli

positive.

0 no Human waste and animal fecal

waste.

2011 Lead and Copper Monitoring at Customers’ Tap

Regulated

Contaminant

Test

Date Units

Health

Goal

MCLG

Action

Level

AL

90th

Percentile

Value*

Number of

Samples

Over AL

Violation

yes/no Major Sources in Drinking Water

Lead 201

1 ppb 0 15 5.8ppb 1 no

Corrosion of household plumbing system;

Erosion of natural deposits.

Copper 201

1 ppm 1.3 1.3 190ppb 0 no

Corrosion of household plumbing system;

Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from

wood preservatives.

*The 90th percentile value means 90 percent of the homes tested have lead and copper levels below the given 90th percentile value. If

the 90th percentile value is above the AL additional requirements must be met.

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Water Quality Report

Regulated Contaminant Treatment

Technique

Running annual

average Monthly Ratio Range

Violation

Yes/No

Typical Source of

Contaminant

Total Organic Carbon

(ppm)

The Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal ratio is calculated as the ratio

between the actual TOC removal and the TOC removal requirements. The

TOC was measured each month and because the level was low, there is no

requirement for TOC removal.

Erosion of natural de-

posits

Contaminant MCLG MCL Level Detected Source of Contamination

Sodium (ppm) n/a n/a 5.21 Erosion of natural deposits

Important Health Information

Lead

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead

in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The City of

Clawson is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing

components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing

your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water,

you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to

minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

People With Special Health Concerns

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than is the general population. Immuno-

compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ

transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants can be particularly at risk from

infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on

appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the

Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.

Infants and young children are typically more vulnerable to lead in drinking water than the general population. It is possible

that lead levels at your home may be higher than at other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your

home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about elevated lead levels in your home’s water, you may wish to have your water

tested and flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using tap water. Additional information is available from the Safe

Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Questions:

Local Distribution: City of Clawson, Department of Public Works (248) 288-3222

Southeastern Oakland County Water Supply System – Water Authority offices (248) 288-5150 / www.socwa.org.

Detroit Water and Sewerage Department – Water Quality Division at (313) 926-8128 / www.dwsd.org

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - (586) 753-3755

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – Safe Drinking Water Hotline: (800) 426-4791

Water quality data for community water systems throughout the United States is available at www.epa.gov/drink/

Other Monitoring

In addition to testing we are required to perform, our water system voluntarily tests for hundreds of additional substances and

microscopic organisms to make certain our water is safe and of the highest quality. If you are interested in a more detailed

report, contact the DWSD Water Quality Division at (313) 926-8128.

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Infinite Path Martial Arts Hunter Community Center

Instructors: Chris and Robyn Scafone

(248) 336-8488 / www.infinitepath.net

10th Anniversary Special Offer!

Youth Kung Fu—Ages 7+

50 percent off a two-month introductory program (two days

a week) for all new students in all group programs. Offer

valid through May 31, 2013.

Monday—Friday 6 to 7pm

I.P.M.A. Youth Creed:

“I am a warrior on the infinite path of discipline and

self-control, confidence and concentration, patience and

respect. I will live these ideals to master my body, mind,

breath, my life!”

Safe, non-competitive atmosphere. Clean, fully-matted

facility. Private instruction available. Special needs children

welcome. Call to schedule a FREE introductory class today!

Nature’s Playhouse Hunter Community Center

Instructors: Erin Bobola and Michelle McEvoy

(248) 955-3219 / www.naturesplayhouse.com

We offer nurturing educational programs for expectant

parents and families with children 0-6 years. Weekly classes

include age-specific playgroups, yoga for parents, little ones

and those who are expecting, pre-k enrichment classes,

drop-in play, hypnobirthing classes and more. Come play

and grow together at Nature’s Playhouse!

New Classes!

We are now offering WeeHands baby signing classes, taught

in four-week sessions, by certified instructor Frances Todd.

The classes include signs and songs related to daily

routines, as well as animals, manners, toys and the

outdoors.

Also, on the fourth Wednesday of every month, a Traumatic

Birth Recovery group is held to support women who have

had a challenging birth experience. See our website for

more information.

Coming Soon!

Look for new and exciting evening programs coming this

spring, including a rhythm/music class for little ones!

Spanish Immersion Montessori Preschool—Ages 2-6 Hunter Community Center

Founder & Director: Maria Van Dyke

248-597-9932 / www.spanishfortoddlers.com

Spanish for Toddlers is a Spanish-immersion program that uses the Montessori philosophy. It is one of the few schools in the

United States that combine the Montessori philosophy of education with language immersion schooling and has been enjoying

steady growth since February 2002.

The Spanish environment surrounding our activities enables your child to develop a functional use of Spanish, at the same

time as practicing early childhood educational concepts. The curriculum also incorporates group activities to reinforce the fun

of the Spanish language in song, movement and games.

This program is designed for children who have no previous knowledge of Spanish and incorporate those who already speak

the language.

Summer Camp

This program is a fantastic opportunity for chil-

dren to enjoy camp and Latin culture, while ex-

periencing an introduction to our preschool!

Monday—Friday June 17—August 23

Preschool Classes

A minimum of two days a week is required.

School runs from September to June, however

applications are accepted throughout the year.

Extended care is available.

Monday—Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm

Class Hours 9:15am to 12:15pm

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“Fun In The Sun” Summer Camp—Ages 6-13 Hunter Community Center

Camp Leaders: Kevin Gillam and Beverly Owens

We have extended the age group this year! An affordable

alternative to daycare and licensed by the State of

Michigan! This year’s program will include a weekly trip to

the Clawson High School pool, arts & crafts, barbeques,

games and sports. There will also be weekly field trips to

such locations as local metro parks, the wave pool,

Michigan Science Center and much more. Prices include all

field trips, though campers should bring a bag lunch and

drink, unless told otherwise. Space is limited, so sign-up

early at Hunter Community Center and don’t miss out!

Session registration begins April 1.

Daily registrations begin May 1.

Session 1: June 17-21 Session 6: July 22-26

Session 2: June 24-28 Session 7: July 29-Aug 2

Session 3: July 1-5 (Closed July 4) Session 8: Aug 5-9

Session 4: July 8-12 Session 9: Aug 12-16

Session 5: July 15-19 Session 10 Aug 19-23

First payment will be the cost of the first session to be

attended, as well as any $5 deposits required to hold child’s

place in additional sessions.

Without a deposit, we cannot hold space in future

sessions. Consequently, any deposit put down on a session

the child does not attend will be forfeited and not refunded

or credited.

Weekly session payments will be due in full one week prior

to the start of each camp session. Not adhering to the

payment schedule will also forfeit your deposit and

reservation spot.

Session Options: Payment must be received one week prior

to start of session.

Early Bird 7:30 to 9am $15 per child

Full Day 9am to 4pm $85 one child

$76 each additional child

Late Stay 4 to 5:30pm $15 per child

Daily Options: Spot must be reserved at least 24 hours in

advance. No unscheduled drop-ins allowed.

Early Bird 7:30 to 9am $3 per child

Full Day 9am to 4pm $20 per child

Late Stay 4 to 5:30pm $3 per child

Basketball Camp—Grades 1-9 Clawson High School

Camp Director: Coach Billy Shellanbarger / (248) 320-6878

This program is designed to be simultaneously fun and

educational! Participants will learn all about the

fundamentals of basketball and good sportsmanship. Please

bring a bag lunch and water. Campers will be

grouped according to age and ability. Space is limited,

so register early at Hunter Community Center!

June 17-21 $105 each participant

Monday—Thursday 9am to 2:30pm

Friday 9am to noon

Baseball/Softball Clinic—Ages 8-14 Clawson City Park

Contacts: Ralph Haney / Steve Haney

(248) 613-6526 / (248) 589-9063

This “Hitters Club” clinic will be broken into different stations

for participants to focus on such activities as hitting, infield

basics and outfield fundamentals. Everyone will take part in

all stations and each day there will be awards for player

challenges, honoring accomplishments like sportsmanship

and impressive plays. Players will be divided into groups

according to age. Participants must bring a baseball glove,

cleats or tennis shoes, water (no glass) and lunch. Catchers

must bring their own equipment. Players may bring their own

bat and batting helmet, though both will be provided. Softball

players may leave at the break to go to volleyball - fee will be

half off. Space is limited and payment is due by June 20.

Price includes a t-shirt. Register at Hunter Community Center.

June 25-27 9:30am to 1:45pm $50 per child

Any necessary rainout or make-up time will be June 28

Summer Theatre Camp—Ages 6-12 Hunter Community Center

Camp Director: Megan Lariviere

Back by popular demand! Participants will sing, dance and

experience the basics of theater while having fun! Campers

will learn lyrics and lines in preparation to perform in a mini-

production for family and friends at the conclusion of each

camp. In addition, they will also enjoy a trip to swim at the

Clawson High School pool on the Thursday of each week. It is

requested that participants wear comfortable clothes, bring a

bag lunch and a bathing suit for the above mentioned trip to

the pool. Space is limited, so early registration at Hunter

Community Center is encouraged.

Session 1: July 8-12 9am to 4pm $130 per child

Session 2: August 5-9 9am to 4pm $130 per child

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Leisure Unlimited Royal Oak Salter Center

Register at Hunter Community Center

Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle to all classes

Sports Starters—Ages 3-5

An introduction to individual sports skills. Various balls,

bean bags and hula hoops will be used to help your toddlers

understand and execute the skills of catching, throwing, and

kicking. Class emphasis is on participation, effort and fun!

Wednesday May 1-June 5 4 to 4:45pm $60

Monday-Friday July 29-Aug 2 12:45 to 1:35pm $46

Tee-ball—Ages 4-6

Kids will learn throwing, base-running, catching, batting and

fielding. Fun drills allow kids to advance at their own pace in

a safe environment. Emphasis on effort, teamwork and

sportsmanship. Players will scrimmage during class time.

Wednesday May 1-June 5 5 to 5:55pm $60

Monday-Friday July 29-Aug 2 1:45 to 3pm $56

Basketball—Ages 7-11

Both beginners and intermediate players can jump into this

game! Players will learn dribbling, passing, shooting,

offenses and defenses. Emphasis on effort, teamwork and

sportsmanship. Scrimmages will be during class time.

Wednesday May 1-June 5 6 to 6:55pm $60

Sports Shorts—Ages 3-5

Introduce your toddler to all of the major sports, including

soccer, basketball and volleyball. Kids will improve their

large muscle movement and hand-eye coordination.

Monday-Friday August 19-23 12:45 to 1:35pm $46

Kiddie Soccer Camp—Ages 4-6

Youngsters will learn the fast-paced world of soccer and all

of the basic moves, positions and rules. Snack is provided.

Emphasis on teamwork and effort.

Monday-Friday August 19-23 1:45 to 3pm $56

Football Registration The Clawson Mavericks Youth Football and Cheerleaders

organization offers flag, freshmen, junior varsity and

varsity-level teams from ages 5 to 13. Registration

will begin online April 1 at www.clawsonmavericks.com.

T-Ball Registration The Clawson Junior Baseball and Softball League is

currently taking online registration for t-ball, aimed at

children ages 5 and 6. The program will teach the

fundamentals of baseball and be held in the evenings

from mid-June to mid-July. For more information or to

register for t-ball, in addition to other baseball/softball

teams, please go to www.clawsonbsl.com.

Luv All Tennis Youth Outdoor Tennis 1319 Lexington in Royal Oak, behind Total Soccer

Required pre-registration at www.luvalltennis.com

Wear tennis shoes and bring a water bottle to all classes

Payment is expected before or on the first day of class. A $5

fee will be charged for late class fees. Payments may be made

by check to Luv All Tennis, P.O. Box 955, Royal Oak, MI,

48068 or using Paypal, which incurs an additional $3 fee.

Spring Session: May 8-June 1 (4 weeks)

Please bring your own racquet. Youth racquets

Are recommended and sold for $20. Email

Mackenzie@luvalltennis to place an order.

Class descriptions can be found online!

Wednesday Ages (rain make-up June 5)

Middle School/Teen 3:30-4:30pm $52

PeeWee 4-6 4:30-5:15pm $39

Youth Intermediate 7-10 4:30-5:30pm $52

Thursday Ages (rain make-up June 6)

PeeWee 4-6 4:15-5:00pm $39

Youth Beginner 7-10 5-6pm $52

Saturday Ages (rain make-up June 8)

Mom & Me 3-5 w/ parent 10:30-11am $29/pair

QuickStart League (K-5th) 12-1pm $45*

Middle School Training/Match Play 1-2:30pm $65**

*QuickStart League includes matches on May 17 5-6pm

**Middle School Training includes matches on May 17 4-5pm

Please Note: Both Middle School Training and QuickStart is in

Huntington Woods!

For summer programs, please visit the Luv All website!

Youth Sports Groups Basketball Billy Shellanbarger (248) 320-6878

Baseball Mike Sadler (248) 229-6710

Football Todd Shattuck (248) 250-3344

Soccer clawson-soccer.org

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The After School Zone (The A.Z.), formerly Clawson Teen Center will continue to offer a safe, supervised environment

where students can relax and unwind after school. There is the opportunity to do homework (tutoring available upon request),

play the game consoles (Wii, Xbox, Play Station), play basketball, dodgeball, soccer, board games and more! Special events

are scheduled throughout the school year, along with various fundraising activities to keep our program running. At the

request of parents or guardians, we are able to separate the middle and high school students. As always, we try to proactively

introduce new and fun ideas at The A.Z. We strive to continue with the programs that work and learn from those that

don't. If you have any ideas, comments or suggestions, please feel free to call or stop by!

Membership for the school year is $15. A registration form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian. All students

must sign a code of conduct agreement explaining the rules of the program prior to registration.

This summer, our “Fun in the Sun” Day Camp and The A.Z. are combined

and will serve ages 6 to 13. Please see page 11 for details!

After School Zone (The A.Z.) Hunter Community Center

Supervisor: Beverly Owens

School Year Regular Hours: (248) 589-2322 / (248) 546-9777 School Year Half Day Hours:

Mon-Fri from 2:30-6pm [email protected] 11am-6pm

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Water Fitness Classes Instructor: Karla McGahey

At The Pool

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American Red Cross Swim Classes Classes held Monday—Friday

Session 1: June 17—26

Session 2: July 8—17

Session 3: July 22—31

Session 4: August 5—14

Make-up dates will be held the day after the session ends

Aqua Babies / Aqua Tots—Ages 6 months-3

Parents and babies play together with toys and learn to be

comfortable in the water. Children must wear swim diaper.

10:30 to 10:50am $50

Tadpoles—Ages 3-5

Swimmer learns to be comfortable in the water without the

aide of a parent. Fun, playful environment.

10:30 to 10:50am $50

Level 1—Water Exploration

Swimmer learns supported back and front floats, basic kicks

and face-submersion. Emphasis on safety and fun!

11 to 11:50am $60

Level 2—Primary Skills

Swimmer learns to float and kick without support. Alternate

arm-action and the beginning of strokes are introduced.

11 to 11:50am $60

Level 3—Stroke Readiness

Swimmer learns front and back crawl, arm stroke

coordination and introduced to elementary backstroke.

12 to 12:50pm $60

Level 4—Stroke Development

Swimmer will improve strokes and aquatic skills. Rotary

breathing is introduced, as well as side and breast strokes.

12 to 12:50pm $60

Level 5—Stroke Refinement

Swimmer will learn coordination and refinement of key

strokes. Turns, butterfly stroke and crawls are learned.

12 to 12:50pm $60

Clawson High School Pool 101 John M.

(248) 655-4200

Water shoes recommended

No street shoes allowed in pool area

Register for all swim classes at Hunter Community Center

Regular Open Swim Hours

Monday 7 to 8:30pm

Wednesday 7 to 8:30pm

Friday 7 to 8:30pm

Additional Hours—June to August

Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30pm

Thursday 1:30 to 3:30pm

Friday 1:30 to 3:30pm

$4—Adults $3—Child (Ages 3-17)

$2—Seniors $5 - Monday Night Family Swim (June-Aug)

$30—Swim Pass available at pool / cash only (10 visits)

Pool Schedule

The pool will now be open during all school breaks, including

snow days. Come swim with us!

Private Lessons

Available during open swim times!

Please call (248) 655-4200.

Individual—$99 for four 30-min lessons

Semi-Private (2-3 people)—$72 for four 30-min lessons

Neptune Aquatics Club

Elementary, middle school and high school groups train with

a swim coach to improve individual and team skills; there’s

even the option to compete with the team in area swimming

events! Visit www.clawsonhighschoolswimming.com for

more information.

$65/month one student

$15 for sibling

$10 second sibling

A fun and safe way to get in shape while increasing

flexibility! This power-packed workout combines

high-intensity aqua aerobics and muscle conditioning.

Held in three-to-five foot water. Deep water classes require

a buoyancy belt/noodle and will be held in nine foot water.

Register at Hunter Community Center.

$41 per day a week

$36 per day a week—Seniors

$99 unlimited classes

$8 drop-in class

Session 1: March 4—April 27

Session 2: April 29—June 15

Monday 7:30 to 8:30pm—deep water

Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30pm—deep water

Thursday 7 to 8pm

Saturday 8:30 to 9:30am

Session 3: June 17—August 10

Monday 7:30 to 8:30pm—deep water

Tuesday 7 to 8pm

Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30pm—deep water

Thursday 7 to 8pm

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Low Impact Aerobics Instructor: Sandy Denell

Enjoy getting into shape with choreographed routines to

upbeat music for a full-body workout! Concentrating on

cardio, endurance and muscle toning, this class is great for

adult women and men of all ages.

Session 1: April 15-May 22

Monday & Wednesday 7 to 8pm $60

Tone & Strength A fun class with a light, aerobic warm-up and filled with a

variety of movements targeting every muscle group!

Energizing instructors lead you through exercises using free

weights, exer-tubing and Body Bars®. Classes geared for all

levels of participants.

Ongoing classes

Tuesday & Thursday 9:15 to 10:15am $5 drop-in

Cross-Fitness for Women Instructor: Anne Davis, Certified Personal Trainer

This class combines traditional weight lifting with short

circuits of bodyweight movements. No matter what your goal

is: weight loss, cardiovascular improvement or just plain old

getting fit, this class can do it!! Designed for all fitness levels

by adjusting the weight or movement. We always begin with a

warm up and end with a cool down. Weights will be discussed

at the first class, though bring them if you have some.

Session 1: April 9-May 30 $80 / 8 weeks

Session 2: June 11-July 23 $60 / 6 weeks

Session 3: August 6-29 $40 / 4 weeks

Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 to 8:15pm

Zumba Instructor: Ivy Mitchell

This class fuses hypnotic international rhythms and easy-to-

follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that

will blow you away! You can achieve long-term benefits while

having fun and burning calories. The routine combines

interval and resistance-training to tone and sculpt your body!

Ongoing classes—drop-in for $10

Tuesday 6 to 7pm $42 / 6 classes

Thursday (Toning) 6 to 7pm $70 / 10 classes

Saturday 9 to 10am $90 / 20 classes

Yoga Instructor: Donna Raphael

This class blends stretching, balance, strengthening and

breathing for all-over wellness. Melt away stress and tension.

Ongoing classes

Saturday 9 to 10am $42 / six classes

Hunter Fitness Center We offer participants a safe, friendly, non-competitive

environment where members can improve their health and

lifestyle. This room is equipped with everything you need to

achieve your fitness goals. For your safety, everyone must be

shown proper use by a staff member prior to usage.

Only $9 a month—and only pay for the months you attend!

Monday—Friday 7:30am to 7:30pm

Saturday 8:30 to 11:30am

Fitness Room gift certificates available for purchase.

Need help getting motivated? One-on-one, intense training

with one of our certified trainers will help you reach your

goals! Offered at an additional charge. Talk with one today!

Line Dance Hunter Community Center

Price includes up to two hours of dancing!

All levels are welcome.

Ongoing classes Thursdays $7 per person

Beginner 6:30 to 7:30pm

Intermediate 7:30 to 8:30pm

Infinite Path Martial Arts Hunter Community Center

(248) 336-8488 / www.infinitepath.net

Instructors: Chris and Robyn Scafone

10th Anniversary Special Offer!

50 percent off a two-month introductory program (two days a

week) for all new students in all group programs. Offer valid

through May 31, 2013. Includes adult, tai chi, yoga and

Seminar classes. Call to schedule a free introductory class!

Cardio Kung Fu Power Sweat

Melt away the winter pounds and get in shape for the summer.

The hardest workout you’ll ever love! Safe, non-competitive

atmosphere, professional instruction. Clean, fully-matted

facility.

Session 1: April 6-May 11

Session 2: May 18-June 22

Saturday 9 to 10am $30

Get fit this summer! Registration and classes held at Hunter Community Center

Wear comfortable fitness clothing and shoes. Bring a mat and water.

Interested in an Adult Softball League? Let us know at Hunter Community Center! We are

currently trying to gauge interest in starting up an adult

league in Clawson. Please contact us at (248) 589-0334

or [email protected]!

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Adult Beginner

For those who have little or no experience. Students will learn the

mechanics of the basic strokes, scoring and tennis etiquette.

Adult Advanced Beginner

This class is designed for students who know the tennis basics and/

or have successfully completed Adult Beginning tennis. We will be

reviewing the basic strokes, court movement, and footwork. Class

time will focus on consistency in strokes, and strategy in playing sin-

gles and doubles.

Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis pushes your fitness to a new level with a high energy

workout! It’s a fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all

abilities an ultimate high energy workout. Includes warm-up, cardio

workout, and cool down phases.

Cardio Tennoga

This cardio work-out combines tennis and yoga based stretches!

Participants warm up with dynamic yoga-based stretches to loosen

up their bodies and wake up their muscles. Players then take to the

court for an intense cardio tennis work-out, after which students

return to their mats for relaxing yoga-based poses and stretching.

Please bring a mat.

Drill and Play

For the experienced tennis player who wants to do some drilling and

play doubles with a variety of players. The first 45 minutes of class

will be dedicated to warm-up drills and doubles strategy drills. In the

second half of class, students will play supervised doubles.

Mom & Me—Ages 3-5 with parent

Create connections with your toddler through exciting tennis games

which develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and racquet

skills. We'll also provide you with some family friendly games to take

home and practice with your child.

Luv All Tennis Adult Outdoor Tennis Classes held in Royal Oak or Huntington Woods

Required pre-registration and additional info at www.luvalltennis.com

Head Coach: Laura Burleigh, USPTA Tennis Pro

Please bring your own racket & water bottle

For summer programs, please visit the Luv All website!

Payment is expected before or on the first day of class.

A $5 fee will be charged for late class fees. Payments

may be made by check to Luv All Tennis, P.O. Box 955,

Royal Oak, MI, 48068 or using Paypal, which incurs an

additional $3 fee.

Spring Session May 8—June 2 (4 weeks)

Wednesday (rain make-up June 5)

Beginner 5:30-6:30pm $52

Advanced Beginner 5:30-6:30pm $52

Doubles League 6:30-8:30pm $36

Thursday (rain make-up June 6)

Beginner 6-7pm $52

Cardio Tennis 6-7pm $52

Drill & Play 7-8:30pm $78

Saturday (rain make-up June 8)

Cardio Tennoga 9-10:30am $78

Mom & Me 10:30-11am $29/pair

Beginner 10:30-11:30am $52

Advanced Beginner 11:30-1pm $78

USTA Team Practice* 9-10:30am $60

*For the 3.5 USTA League player and up

Sunday (rain make-up June 9)

Mixed Doubles Ladder 2.5+ 4-6pm $40/$15 drop-in

Mixed Singles League 3.5+ 6-8pm $40/$15 drop-in

Sunday leagues provide a great opportunity to play to

the best of your ability against a variety of other skilled

players. Season will end with a final championship.

Paint with Steve Wood Hunter Community Center

Includes all supplies needed to complete a painting

during the class. Steve Wood, from the popular

television show, “Anyone Can Paint” will instruct both

beginners as well as those with some experience.

Pre-register by calling (248) 583-6700.

Second Thursday each month

9:30 to 11:30am $25

Computer Class Hunter Community Center

This class will begin at the start of each month! Instructor

Marta Sandoval is proficient with all Windows operating sys-

tems. See what you can do with a computer by learning the

basics and customizing settings to suit your needs. Bring your

laptop or use one of our desktop computers! Class size is kept

to a minimum, so advanced registration is required.

Mondays

12:30 to 1:30pm $10 per class

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Clawson Senior Center Hunter Community Center

509 Fisher Court

Director of Recreation and Senior Services: Kathy Leenhouts

(248) 583-6700 / [email protected]

Hours: Monday—Thursday 8am to 4pm

SHARP (Senior Home Assistance Repair) Program This program helps Clawson residents 60 and older or those

with disabilities. The home repair work is done by volunteers.

Though the labor is free, supplies must be paid for. Assistance

may be available. Call (248) 589-0334 to make a request.

Examples of work performed:

■ Grab bar installation ■ Gutter repair

■ Lock installation ■ Faucet replacement

■ Window AC unit installation ■ Light fixture replacement

■ Electrical outlet replacement ■ Securing loose tiles

Clawson provides recreation and social services to our local

area’s mature population. A balanced lunch is served Monday

through Thursday at noon. A $3 donation is suggested.

Home-delivered meals are available to homebound residents.

Please call us to learn if you or a loved one qualifies.

Have a suggestion for a class or program? We are always

looking for new, exciting ideas! Call, stop in or email us!

Instructors Wanted! Do you have a special talent, hobby or

skill that you would like to teach? Contact Kathy Leenhouts!

Regular Monthly Activities

“Anyone Can Paint” with Steve Wood—Second Thursday 9:30a

Bingo—Second and last Wednesday

Birthday celebration—Second Wednesday

Casino Trip—Last Thursday

Computers available—Monday through Thursday 8am to 4pm

Euchre—Last Tuesday 1pm

Exercise Class—Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30 to 11am

Golf League—May to August

Income Tax Assistance—February to April

Knit & Crochet—Wednesday 10am to noon

Line Dancing—Tuesday 1 to 3pm ($5 fee)

Lunch Bunch—One Monday a month

Quilting Club—Tuesday 10am to noon

Scrabble—Second Tuesday at 1pm

Senior Afternoon at the Palladium—Third Tuesday 11:15am

Wii Bowling—Tuesday and Thursday 10am to noon

Transportation Available for Clawson Residents

Our regular boundaries are Long Lake Road to the north, 11

Mile Road to the south, Ryan Road to the east and Southfield

Road to the west. The extended boundaries are for medical

appointments only and include South Boulevard to the north,

Nine Mile Road to the south, Van Dyke Avenue to the east and

Telegraph Road to the west. Extended boundaries require a

$5 fee. Call between 8am and 12:30pm to schedule your ride.

Monday—Thursday: 8am to 3pm Friday: 8am to 1pm

Medical Equipment

There is a medical equipment loan closet available to the

community. We have wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches,

shower chairs, incontinence products and bedside commodes.

Volunteers with a variety of different skills and experience are always needed!

Call (248) 583-6700 for more information!

Upcoming Events (call for most current information)

April

3- “The Constant Wife” at Meadowbrook Cost: $20

6- Tables of Treasure Indoor Garage/Craft Sale 9am-2pm

11- Hollywood Casino Cost: $28 to Bianco Tours

17- Hawaiian Luau Cost: $3 With Hawaiian Dancers, LLC!

18- “Arsenic and Old Lace” at Stagecrafters Cost: $20

24- $8 Sale 9a-2p Visit our fundraiser! Jewelry, scarves, etc.

25- Greektown Casino Cost: $6

25- Mystery Trip Cost: $69 to Bianco Tours

30- “Cowboys, Showgirls & Chicken Soup” at OPC Cost $20

May

1- Senior Golf League Begins (Call us to play or be a sub!)

1- Kings in the Corner 1pm

2- Cinco de Mayo Lunch Cost: $3

15- Mother’s Day Lunch Cost: $3

15- “Life Could Be A Dream” at Meadowbrook Cost: $20

30- Motor City Casino Cost: $6

June

5- Wedding Reception Luncheon Cost: $3 We’ll collect copies

of wedding pictures for display. Can you guess everyone?

6- “The Sound of Music” at Stagecrafters Cost: $20

19- Father’s Day Luncheon Cost: $3

19- “70, Girls, 70” at Meadowbrook Cost: $27

20- Wisconsin (4day/3 nights) Cost: $615 D.O. Info at Center

27- MGM Casino Cost: $6

July

3- Independence Day Lunch Cost: $3

11- Tall Ships Celebration (Bay City) Cost: $89 to Bianco Tours

17- Cockadoodle Doo Chicken Show at 1pm

24- Sock Hop Lunch Cost: $3 Enjoy food, fun and music!

25- Greektown Casino Cost: $6

29- “Creature Feature” with Daniel Briere at 1pm

August

2- Family Fun Friday at the City Park! 5:30-8pm Enjoy hotdog

meal, inflatables, games, popcorn, cotton

candy, CFD/CPD vs CHS softball game & more!

7- Asia in August Lunch Cost: $3 Enjoy a travelogue

presentation on China by Arnie Collins!

29- Motor City Casino Cost: $6

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D.P.W. 635 W. Elmwood

Superintendent: Doug Ballard

(248) 288-3222 / [email protected]

Hours: Monday—Thursday 7am to 3:30pm

Department of Public Works

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The Great Recycling Challenge!

This May, the Cities of Clawson and Hazel Park will enter into

a friendly competition to see which city can have the largest

percentage increase in recycling! During the entire month,

please recycle EVERY scrap of paper, plastic container, glass

bottle and jar, and all the metal that will fit in your bin(s)! The

winning city will get a trophy, bragging rights and the chance

to challenge another SOCRRA city.

Do you need more space for your recycling or just want to get

a head start? April is Bin Blitz Month at SOCRRA! It’s the

perfect time to get another bin for only $6.

Street Light Problems

To file a complaint about a faulty street light, please contact

DTE Energy. You may do so by calling (800) 477-4747 or

going online to www.dteenergy.com. Once you complete your

report, someone will attempt to resolve the problem in

three-to-five business days.

Collection Guidelines

Refuse & yard waste containers must not exceed 35 gallons

■ Refuse, recycling and yard waste containers must be set

out on the street curb between 5pm on Tuesday and 7am

On Wednesday. Trash in cans cannot weigh more than 60

pounds, while trash in bag cannot weigh more than 40

pounds. Yard waste has a 50-pound limit.

■ All containers must be moved from the curb by Thursday.

■ Refuse not in containers must be properly packaged and

Placed neatly at the curb.

Special Refuse Disposal

■ Broken Glass: Place separately in taped cardboard box.

■ Boards: Nails must be hammered down or removed and

boards must be bundled or tied together. Cannot exceed

three feet long.

■ Cardboard: Cut down to 2’ x 2’ x 1’. Must be taped together

or compressed into another box. Cannot exceed 60 pounds.

■ Carpeting/padding: Roll and tie. Cannot exceed six feet long

or 75 pounds.

■ Fencing: Must be free of debris, rolled into bundles and tied.

■ Wood paneling/sheets: Cut down to 2’ x 2’ and tied. Nails

must be hammered down or removed.

Yard Waste Policy

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

takes a very active role in enforcing the ban on the disposal of

yard waste (compost) into landfills. As a result the City of

Clawson and the Department of Public Works will only

accept yard waste materials during the compost season.

Curbside compost collection begins on Wednesday, April 3.

Compost collection will end on Wednesday, December 18.

Residents who wish to dispose of any yard waste material

before the collection season begins may drop off such

materials at the SOCRRA location on Coolidge Highway in

Royal Oak.

Quick Reference Guide - Recycling, Yard Waste & Trash

Recycle Curbside

■ Air conditioners

■ Barbeque grills

■ Batteries

■ Bicycles

■ Cardboard

■ Glass bottles/jars

■ Hot water tanks

■ Lawn mowers

■ Papers/books

■ Plastic

■ Refrigerators (doors removed)

■ Washing machines

Recycle at Drop-Off Center

■ Everything that curbside allows

■ CDs/DVDs/VHS/floppy disks

■ Clothes/shoes/toys/blankets

■ Hardcover books

Take to Transfer Station (for fee)

■ Auto parts

■ Building materials

■ Concrete

■ Demolition material

■ Shingles

By Appointment

■ Chemicals

■ Compact fluorescent bulbs

■ Computer equipment

■ Cooking oil

■ Electronic equipment

■ Gasoline

■ Insulin syringes

■ Motor oil

■ Paint

■ Pesticides

■ Propane tanks

■ Televisions

■ Thermometers

Trash/Yard Waste/Other

■ Shrubs: Small-sized go in yard waste container,

larger in trash

■ Styrofoam: Trash

■ Toilets: Trash

■ Tree stumps: Trash

■ Twigs: Brown yard bags or 35-gallon trash cans

with a yard waste sticker, which are available

for purchase at City Hall or D.P.W.

Cut-to-size

■ Brush: Cut and dispose of in brown yard bags

or labeled compost container

■ Logs: Cut no longer than two feet long, bundle

as trash

■ Lumber: Cut no longer than four feet long,

bundle as trash

■ Tree limbs: Cut no longer than 4.5 feet long,

bundle as trash

Please report all scavengers to www.soccra.org

or police dispatch (248) 524-3477.

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Blair Memorial Library

Book Sale

The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will offer a wide

selection, with proceeds going to fund programs and

projects throughout the year. Most hardcovers cost 50¢,

paperbacks cost 25¢ and magazines cost 10¢. Some

audio/video material also will be available for purchase.

Saturday, April 6—Saturday, April 13

Clawson Genealogy Group

Both new and experienced genealogists are welcome!

Third Tuesday of every month

2:30 to 4pm

Learn a language!

Residents of Clawson with a valid library card are able to

study 72 languages online, using Pronunciator, a

language-learning lab funded by the Friends of the Library.

Please follow the link on the library’s home page.

LEGO Donations

Do you have LEGOs sitting around your home gathering

dust, just waiting to be put to good use? If the answer is

yes, why not donate them to the library? We are in the

process of creating a LEGO program for our youth

department and are looking to build a collection. Please

stop by or call and ask for Jenni Gannod for more

information.

eBooks / OverDrive

Residents of Clawson with a valid library card are able to

have access to downloadable eBooks and digital audio

books through a variety of mobile devices with our new

subscription to OverDrive. Please find more information at

the library and on our website.

MI Big Green Gym

The Department of Natural Resource’s Park & Read

program is growing and changing to MI Big Green Gym.

The DNR has partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield and

the Michigan Recreation and Park Association to help

families and individuals throughout Michigan improve

their physical, spiritual and mental health by taking

workouts outdoors. Please ask at the library for more

information.

May 23 through October 1

Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) Program

The Michigan Activity Pass program (sponsored by the

Library of Michigan, The Library Network, the Michigan

Library Cooperative Director’s Association, and

CultureSource) provides complimentary or discount

access to arts and cultural organizations for people of

all ages throughout the state. Please ask at the library

for more information.

Begins Memorial Day Weekend

Blair Memorial Library 416 North Main Street

(248) 588-5500 / www.clawson.lib.mi.us

Regular Hours: Summer Hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day):

Monday & Wednesday Noon to 8pm Monday & Wednesday Noon to 8pm

Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 6pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am to 6pm

Saturday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 5pm

Pewabic Pottery: Then and Now

A representative of Pewabic Pottery will showcase founder

Mary Chase Stratton’s creation of the pottery in 1903 and its

development over the past 110 years.

Registration begins March 4

Monday, April 1 7pm

Shopping the World for Leon and Lulu

Join MaryLiz Curtin for an entertaining look at how she finds

products from vendors, artists and factories all over the world

to bring to Leon & Lulu, the award-winning destination retail

store located in Clawson.

Registration begins April 1

Monday, May 6 7pm

These free programs are held at the library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To register, stop by or call!

If These Walls Could Talk

Explore the rich architectural history of Oakland County and

Clawson with Ronald R. Campbell, principal planner/historic

preservation architect for Oakland County Planning &

Economic Development Services.

Registration begins April 22

Monday, May 20 7pm

Hypnosis for Health and Well-Being

Hypnotherapist Pauline Rzepecki will discuss using the

power of your mind to bring about positive change.

Registration begins May 6

Monday, June 3 7pm

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Blair Memorial Library

Parent & Tot Time—Ages 3 and younger

Everyone sits in a circle and listens to stories to stories,

participates in songs, finger plays, rhymes and rhythm stick

activities.

Session 1: April 25—May 23 (Registration begins March 28)

Session 2: June 20—July 25 (Registration begins May 23)

Thursdays 10 to 10:20am

Thursdays 10:30 to 10:50am

Pre-School Storytime—Ages 3-5

Children will listen to stories and participate in songs,

rhymes, beanbag, stick and other movement activities.

Session 1: April 23—May 21 (Registration begins March 26)

Session 2: June 18—July 23 (Registration begins May 21)

Tuesdays 10:30 to 11am

Bookmark Design Contest

We are looking for elementary-aged students to help design

bookmarks for our Summer Reading Program. This year’s

theme is Dig Into Reading! Entries for the contest will be

available at the library and at Clawson Schools in late March

and the winning designs will be announced in mid-April.

Reptiles & Amphibians

Join us at the library to learn all about reptiles and

amphibians. A naturalist from Oakland County Parks will

present this interesting and educational program, including

a visit by a live animal. This program is part of our National

Library Week celebration.

Registration begins April 6

Saturday, April 20 10:30 to 11:15am

Ming’s Magic Show!

Come to the library for a magic show. Experience fun and

amazing tricks performed by magician Ming the

Magnificent! This program is part of our Children’s Book

Week celebration.

Registration begins May 4

Saturday, May 18 10:30 to 11:30am

Teen Book Club

Join the Teen Book Club! Open to students in grades 6

through 12. Sign-up at the library or by phone.

Saturday, May 18 1 to 2pm

Teddy Bear Picnic

Children and their teddy bears (or favorite stuffed toy) are

invited to the 27th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the

playground at Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court.

Please bring a bag lunch and blanket or lawn chair. The

library will provide a beverage. Remember to pre-register for

this event! In case of rain, picnic will be held inside Hunter

Community Center.

Registration begins June 7

Friday, June 21 Noon to 1pm

Dig Into Reading with PaleoJoe

The final party for our Summer Reading Program will feature

Dinosaur Digger PaleoJoe. Our top readers will be

recognized and fun will be had by all! Join us for this special

event at Hunter Community Center.

Registration begins July 11

Thursday, August 1 7pm

Babysitter’s Workshop

Sixth-graders and up are invited to the Babysitter’s

Workshop. Participants MUST attend both days to receive a

certificate of attendance. A registered nurse, police officer

and firefighter will speak about how to handle emergencies,

fire safety and child care basics.

Registration begins July 22

Tues & Wed, Aug. 6 & 7 10am to noon

2013 Summer Reading Programs

Dig Into Reading!

Dig into reading all summer long at the library’s 2013

Summer Reading Program. It is open to young people,

preschool-age through 5th grade, and will include fun

programs, cool contests, prize drawings, story times and

more. A calendar of events will be included with registration

packet.

Registration begins June 12 (last day of school)

These free programs are held at the library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To register, stop by or call!

Teen Read 2013: Beneath the Surface

The Teen Read Summer Program is for those entering 6th

grade through 12th grade. Teens may enter weekly prize

drawings by reading books or listening to audio books. The

Teen Road program will conclude with a pizza party.

Registration begins June 12 (last day of school)

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Community Activities

Clawson Historical Museum 41 Fisher Court / (248) 588-9169

[email protected]

www.cityofclawson.com

Hours: Wednesday & Sunday 1 to 4pm

Free admission / Group tours by appointment only

It’s more than just a building...when was the last time you

visited the Historical Museum?

Newsletter now available via email: Send us an email to be

added to the list! The quarterly newsletter includes local

history, interesting artifacts and updates on what’s

happening at the museum. Past issues may be viewed

online. A paper copy of the newsletter can be mailed to you

directly with your paid Historical Society Membership of $5 a

year.

Get involved! The museum is seeking volunteers to provide

tours to visitors one Sunday a month. Guides receive free

training, a docent’s guide, free newsletters and a 10

percent discount on books. Call or email us for more info!

Website and Facebook: Visit the historical society website at

www.clawsonhistoricalsociety.org for information about the

museum, including online exhibits, artifact care and photo

galleries. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook!

Programs and Presentations: A variety of programs and

presentations are available for your club or organization.

A brochure of current programs may be obtained at the

museum, viewed online or we can customize a presentation

for you!

Items for sale:

“Building Clawson: Exploring kit homes that built a village” a

self-guided tour of Clawson homes. Sold by mail-order

companies will be re-issued with updates. $2 or free with

book purchase

“Clawson the Way it Was” by Deloris Kumler $20

“Images of America: Clawson” by Deloris Kumler $20

“Two Square Miles” Vols 1 & 2 by Bill Hayes $20 each

“Pummychug, the Foundation of the Village of Clawson” by

Maurice Blair $10

“Pummychug, A Boy’s Life in Clawson” by Melodie Nichols $6

Adjustable baseball caps $10

Clawson Youth Assistance Baker School

626 Phillips

(248) 655-4401

Clawson Youth Assistance counseling services are only a

phone call away. The office is staffed by a Master’s-level

therapist with evening appointments available. Information

and referral services to other resources are also available.

Participation in our program is voluntary and family-centered.

Services are kept confidential and are available at an

extremely low cost. We are currently trying to raise funds to

send kids to summer camps. Any donations made would be

applied directly to camp tuition. Please consider helping!

Youth Recognition Awards

We are currently taking nominations for our 2013 awards.

Please nominate a young person who has performed an

outstanding humanitarian act, overcome a problem or set an

example assisting others. Held at Hunter Community Center.

Wednesday, May 8 7pm

Red Oaks Wave Pool

Tickets available at Hunter Community Center until June 21.

Must arrive by 10:45am or pay full price. Six ticket max.

Friday, June 28 11am $3 per person

Detroit Tigers Game

Bus transportation to Comerica Park provided. Contact Penny

Luebs at [email protected] for more info!

Date TBD

Geocache at Independence Oaks

Meet at Clawson Middle School with a bag lunch. Ages 10

and older will geocache in the morning and swim in the

afternoon! Bus transportation provided. R.S.V.P (248) 259-

6208.

Monday, July 1 10am to 4pm

Inflatable Slides

Come have fun at the Farmers Market at the City Park! Don’t

forget your socks!

Sunday, August 4 11am to 2pm

Park Shelter Rental Planning a family picnic or work barbeque this summer?

The pavilion at the City Park can be reserved through

the Parks & Recreation Department. Call or stop-in for

more info!

Rental Fees (Per half - only one half reserved per address)

Weekdays $65 Resident $130 Non-Resident

Weekends $75 Resident $150 Non-Resident

DDA Activities Check us out online at www.downtownclawson.com!

Cinema in the Street—Saturday, July 6

The big screen returns to South Main Street! Movie

begins at dusk, but come early for food, fun and

games.

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Fourth of July Committee www.clawson4thofjuly.org

Concession

Mike Paquette / (248) 224-2788

Firecracker Mile & Freedom Run

Dave Thomson / (248) 435-4232

Kiddie Parade

Gail Moine / (248) 583-1841

Sue Baker / (248) 435-2739

Parade

Debbie Wooley / (248) 270-7044

2012 Fireworks & Program Donations

We want to sincerely thank each and every donor who

makes our celebration so wonderful. For a full list of

sponsors, visit www.clawson4thofjuly.org.

A special thanks to our Big Shooter Donors:

Rita and Dan Maxson Canister Donations

Dicron and Susan Mahakian Karen Crawford

Jean and Tom Palmer Sura Landscape Too

Ellery and Reece Maras Joann Smith

Joanne and Darrel Middlewood Gwendolyn Kirby

Chris and Susan Schlenker Pjeter Lleshi

Anna Rockwell 24G, LLC.

Ken and Ruth Kondvat Custom Temp

Patti and Gary Sherman Pat Chaney

Pohls Pzazz

Alan's Tree Service Inc. Vassallo Family

Doug Blank Aho Family

Blanchette Crampton Family

GFWC Clawson Juniors Lifetime Mothers

Rusty Scott Pamela Delcampo

Joan Petry Cole Family

Ken Potts Mahaney Family

ITC Holding Corp

We Need Your Support! Help us celebrate our nation’s birthday with a bang! Show

your support and become a sponsor of this year’s fireworks!

Membership Category Amount

Sparkler $5.00

Firecracker $10.00

Rocket $20.00

Big Shooter $

Sponsor’s Name

Address

Phone

Please send this with your donation made payable to:

Clawson Fourth of July Committee

P.O. Box 105, Clawson, MI 48017

Calendar of Events

April

3 - Curbside Compost Pickup Begins

6 - Tables of Treasure Indoor Garage/Craft Sale

7-13 - Severe Weather Awareness Week

10 - Outdoor Warning System Test

20 - Dinner Theater Mystery

27 - Arbor Day Observance

May

1 - The Great Recycling Challenge Begins

1 - Cultural Foundation Photo Contest Begins

11 - Goodfellows Car Wash

13 - Cedar Point Tickets On Sale at Hunter

18-19 - American Cancer Society Relay for Life

19 - Farmers Market Flower Day

19 - Melodies Clash in Clawson

June

7-9 - City-Wide Garage Sale

8 - Claws & Paws Pet Fair & Dog Walk

17 - Summer Day Camp Begins

24 - Red Cross Blood Drive

26 - Free Concert/Ice Cream Social

29 - Kiddie Parade & Games / Coney Day

30 - Freedom Run 5K / Mile Fun Run

July

1 - Summer Taxes Mailed

4 - Parade/Crafts/Water Battle/Fireworks/More

5 - Summer Beautification Nominations Due

6 - Cinema in the Street

14 - Farmers Market

21 - Farmers Market

28 - Farmers Market

August

2 - Family Fun Day

4 - Farmers Market

10 - Lions Club Car Show

11 - Farmers Market

18 - Farmers Market

25 - Farmers Market

September

8 - Farmers Market

8 - Arts & Authors Festival

10 - CHS All-Class Reunion

15 - Farmers Market

22 - Farmers Market

29 - TNT 5K & Walk

29 - Farmers Market

October

6 - Fall Festival

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Important District Numbers

POSTAL CUSTOMER

CLAWSON, MI 48017

CR-RT BULK RATE

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Permit #96

City of Clawson

425 N. Main St.

Clawson, MI 48017

Additional Information

In case of emergency, dial 911

Mayor Penny Luebs [email protected]

Mayor Pro Tem Howie Airriess [email protected]

Councilmember Gregory Kucera, Jr. [email protected]

Councilmember Thomas Palmer [email protected]

Councilmember Kathy Phillips [email protected]

City Manager Mark Pollock [email protected]

Visit us online!

www.cityofclawson.com

City Numbers

Animal Control - Oakland County 391-4102

Blair Memorial Library 588-5500

Chamber of Commerce 435-6500

City Cable Channels 435-5960

City Municipal Offices 435-4500

Department of Public Works/Water 288-3222

Historical Museum 588-9169

Parks & Recreation 589-0334

Police/Fire Dispatch 524-3477

Senior Center 583-6700

Teen Center 589-2322

School Numbers

Clawson Public Schools 655-4400

Clawson High School 655-4200

Clawson Middle School 655-4250

Clawson Youth Assistance 288-6808

Kenwood Elementary 655-3838

Schalm Elementary 655-4949

West Nile Virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness.

Experts believe it is established as a seasonal epidemic in

North America that flares up in the summer and continues

into the fall. It can infect humans, birds, horses and some

other mammals. In a small number of people infected by

the virus, the disease can be serious, even fatal.

WNV is most often spread to humans by the bite of an

infected mosquito that gets infected by biting a bird

that carries the virus. Horses and other mammals bitten

by mosquitoes that carry the virus can also become

infected. Whenever mosquitoes are active there is a risk

of getting WNV. The risk is highest from late July

through September.

The best way to avoid WNV infection is to prevent mosquito bites:

■ Use insect repellent. The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of insect repellents

containing active ingredients registered with the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

■ Always follow manufacturer’s directions carefully, especially

when using on children.

■ Wear protective clothing such as long sleeved shirts and pants.

■ Limit outdoor activity between dusk and dawn when

mosquitoes are most active.

■ Avoid areas where mosquitoes may be present (i.e. shaded

and wooded areas).

■ Maintain window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out of

buildings.

■ Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water

that collects in birdbaths, boats, buckets, tires, unused pools,

roof gutters and other containers.

For more information, call the Oakland County Health Division at

(248) 858-1406 / toll free 1 (800) 848-5533 or visit their

website at www.oakgov.com/health.

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