| Volume 1, Issue 1 Fall 2000 INSIDE THIS ISSUE |
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Record Attendance
at Wheelchair Daze
On August 5, disabled people and their families came to Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston in record numbers to enjoy a beautiful day in the park. The park was host to the 20th Annual Wheelchair Daze Picnic, sponsored by Wright & Filippis. Everyone was treated to a barbecue lunch, games, boat rides, face painting and other barrier-free activities.
In addition to the events, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson delivered a speech dedication a gazebo and six benches in honor of Wright & Filippis founder, Tony Filippis Sr., and his family.
This year's Wheelchair Daze event also marked the introduction of a new barrier-free picnic area at Independence Oaks -- this is the first facility of its kind in Michigan.
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| Above: (L-R: L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive; Tony Filippis Sr., Wright & Filippis founder; A.J. Filippis, President of Wright & Filippis; Ralph Richard, Director of Oakland County Parks) |
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