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Thousands attend the
Incredible Israel Fest.
The daylong event
featured entertainment,
food and fun.

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PHOTOS BY GLENN TRI EST

Nine-year-old Hillary Hayman may not know
the definition of camaraderie, but she experienced
it on Sunday. It was her first Walk for Israel.
"I just felt that because I'm Jewish, I wanted
to be here," she said. "I like seeing all these peo-
ple here for the same reason."
The West Bloomfield police temporarily blocked
off Drake Road so the long stream of people could
cross.
Volunteer Fred Trinken had a similar traffic
job. He stood in front of a residential area, tem-
porarily breaking up the flow of walkers to allow
traffic into the complex.
"I'm having a ball," Mr. Trinken said as he
turned his stop sign toward the walkers. "This is
a great way to get involved and do something for
the community."
Not all the participants walked. Some sat in
strollers or little red wagons. Others put on in-
line skates. At the end of the 3.5 mile trek, food,
children's activities and entertainment awaited
the walkers and non-walkers who gathered to cel-
ebrate Israel's birthday. ❑

The festival attracted participants
of all ages.