A note from from Mayor Brian Turnbull...


** NORTHVILLIANS,
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As Father’s Day (June 16
^th) approaches this weekend, I would like to slow down and reflect on activities in Northville over the years surrounding this celebrated day.

First let’s take a look at the history of FATHER’S DAY – Father’s Day dates back to 1906 when a church in West Virginia held a sermon to honor 362 men who had been killed the previous year in a coal mining explosion. A few years later, there was an extremely large Father’s Day community celebration at a ceremony on June 19th, 1910, in Spokane, Washington for all fathers. Following that highly publicized event, a growing movement began in America to celebrate Father’s Day each June. Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson officially recognized the observance of Father’s Day nationally.

BEFORE LOOKING AT FATHER'S DAY ACTIVITIES, LET’S SEE WHAT’S GOING ON TODAY...
* Music in downtown Northville through the Summer. Fridays – Link ([link removed]) , Saturdays – Link ([link removed])

* 6/10-6/14 – Northville Historical Society’s Garage Sale (218 W. Dunlap 9-9)

* 6/18, 6-7:30PM – Town Hall with Rep. Debbie Dingell at the Community Center

* 6/19, 7PM – Mr. Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality at Northville District Library - Link ([link removed])

* 6/22, 4-7PM – Northville Historical Society’s Garden Party Fundraiser. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and more on the historic grounds! – Link ([link removed])

* 4th of July Parade – Convertibles are needed to transport dignitaries in our July 4th Parade - if you have one you can drive in the parade, please contact me.

Info for Citizens
Projects Around Town
* Ford Field – Phase I (Infrastructure, entryway staircase, overview vista, fencing)
* Riverwalk – Daylighting of Rouge River & River Park work has begun @ Downs.
* Downs Initiative – Demo work is progressing (development will have 31% greenspace) with a 10.4-acre River Park & 1.5-acre City Park.

Now, let’s take a look at Father's Day activities in Northville through the years…
Through the years, many Father’s Day activities and traditions have been celebrated in Northville. In our household, it historically was a day when my son and I spent time together going to the pilgrimage of “Speed” known as the NASCAR “Stock Car” races at Michigan International Speedway on Father’s Day. My father took me to the very first races there in the late 1960’s.

1944 – A salute for Father’s Day included an ad in The Northville Record suggesting buying War bonds for Dad’s special day.

1946 – The paper spoke about OLV’s annual breakfast for Father’s Day, where they gave out awards for the oldest and the youngest father in attendance, and also the one who had the most children. This tradition continued for most of the last century.

1964 – Northville Drug Company advertised gifts for fathers, including pipes, cigars, and other items offering free delivery.

1968 – The electric razor was all the craze at Northville Gunsell Drug store, with their ad stating, “Make dad glad on Father’s Day with a Sunbeam or Norelco electric shaver.”

Also, in 1968 – A fashion show for Father’s Day gifts was offered by local retailers and was staged around the brand-new pool at Kings Mill … the public was invited to this festive event.

1974 – There was an article published in The Record with the headline, “Like father like son.” It stated, “Every good tree maketh good fruit.” This 14^th century saying is still a truism today.

1977 – Good Time Party Store ran their traditional Father’s Day Lobster With a Bottle of Wine promotion inviting folks to pick out a live lobster from their tank for Father’s Day.

1983 – There was a Father’s Day celebration at Guernsey Farms Dairy where rides were offered on an old-fashioned horse-drawn Guernsey Milk Wagon pulled by Belgian show horses.

1996 – Bueter’s outdoor store spoke about fly fishing gifts for dad – “Tie one on with your dad this Father’s Day.” Fly fishing lessons and trips were available!

So, let’s slow down and celebrate Father’s Day weekend, and keep top of mind our fathers on this special day of celebration.

Keep that Northville Faith!

Brian Turnbull
Mayor – Northville
[email protected] / 248.505.6849

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