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ROMULUS
ROMULUS

Flag Day

Original Rosie the Riveter

honored in Romulus event

The annual celebration of She continues working at
Flag Day in Romulus this year Willow Run for the remainder of
included a special presentation World War II, from 1939 until
to 99-year-old Ruth Pegauski, an 1945.
official and original Rosie the Pegauski recently retired
Riveter. from her position as a site man-
Traditionally, the ceremony ager with the Meals on Wheels
on June 14, national Flag Day, program A widow, Pegauski and
includes a presentation of the her husband, a World War II vet-
colors from the World War One eran, were the parents of three
Monument in Romulus children. She said following her
Historical Park. This year, mem- retirement a few months ago,
bers of the Honor Guard from she now only manages her dog,
Romulus VFW Post 78 and Trixie Pooh.
Mayor Robert a. McCraight pre- McCraight thanked Pegauski
sented the colors to Pegauski to during the official ceremony
honor her efforts during the war. and noted she was part of the
Pegauski was born in 1924 machine that won World War II
and celebrated her 99th birth- and defeated Hitler.
day Jan. 2. She became an offi- Romulus Fire Department
cial Rose when she worked as a Captain John Thiede presented
Riveter in Highland Park and a historical account of the
was then sent to Willow Run American Flag during the cere-
Airport when her skills were mony which takes place at the Romulus Mayor Robert McCraight thanks Rosie the Riveter Ruth Pegauski during Flag Day ceremonies
needed during the war effort. monument each year. June 14 at Historical Park in the city.

Romulus accepts ‘patriotic’ challenge during Patriots in the Park picnic

Who will claim the honors as Romulus Rotary Club. bring family members and
Most Patriotic City this year? The City of Romulus has friends to the event. Veterans
Romulus is preparing to com- been challenged by neighboring will be admitted to the picnic at
pete for the title for 2023 during communities Dearborn Heights, no cost and donations are
the Patriots in the Park event set Grosse Ile, Southgate, accepted from all others.
for July 8 at Romulus Historical Riverview and Trenton for the Picnickers are urged to wear
Park. title of most patriotic communi- red, white and blue, and bring
The picnic will include food ty. In 2022, the City of Riverview American flags and other patri-
and games as the crowd awaits won the patriotic competition otic items to display and wave as
the “Wounded America” charity with the highest attendance. the crowd welcomes the motor-
motorcycle ride to pass through This year can be our year, city cycle riders passing through on
Romulus. The annual fundrais- officials said. the charity ride. There will be
er raises thousands of dollars to “Let's show our neighboring prizes for the most patriotic dis-
help local veterans and usually communities our Romulus play and best patriotic attire.
sets a goal of $35,000 for the patriotic pride! Bring the family There are several other sur-
event. for some fun and games and prises planned during the event,
Food will be provided at the help us raise money to help our organizers said. Historical Park
picnic from 11:30 a.m. until 1 vets,” an organizer of the event is located at 11137 Hunt St. in
p.m. in cooperation with the said. Residents are urged to the city.