10/1/25 Eagle by C & G Newspapers

BEEKEEPING BEGINS WITH LEARNING 10A

Birmingham’s unique burgers take the spotlight in October

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — People can indulge in unique local burgers all month long during BirminghamBURGER. Local restaurants will be vying for the title of Best Burger in downtown Birmingham Oct. 1-31.

Participating restaurants have created signature burgers specifically for this event. The community’s role is to try the burgers and vote for their favorites based on presentation, creativity and taste. Voters can rate as many burgers as they want.

Last year was the first year of BirminghamBURGER. This year, 20 businesses are participating, including Adachi, Bell Bistro, Birmingham Pub, Casa Pernoi, Elie’s Mediterranean Grill & Bar, Employee Meal, Hazel’s, La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar, Luxe Bar & Grill, Market North End, Social, and many more. Prices vary by restaurant, starting at $15. Each business is featuring a new and different burger than last year.

“We had a huge level of interest, both from the community and restaurants last year. People were really excited about the unique flavor combinations and creativity of our local chefs, and it showed in the feedback that we received,”

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LEGENDARY BROTHER RICE HEAD COACH AL FRACASSA LEAVES BEHIND AN EVERLASTING LEGACY

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Longtime Brother Rice football coach and teacher Al Fracassa passed away on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 92 years old.

Fracassa was on the sidelines for Brother Rice from 1969 until his retirement in 2013 where he amassed 386 wins. He also coached Royal Oak Shrine in the 1960s prior to taking over at Brother Rice, and his career mark of 430 wins as a head coach is the second most in the history of Michigan high school football.

“He put Brother Rice on the map,” Brother Rice Director of Athletics Jeff Calcaterra said. “For the 50-some years that he’s been a part of this community, he’s mentored, taught and impacted so many men that have come to this school.”

Fracassa’s list of accomplishments on the field might never be seen again. He retired with 21 Catholic High School League titles and 10 state championships, along with producing hundreds of collegiate football players and 13 NFL players.

“Coach took the time to get to know every one of

See FRACASSA on page 21A

Al Fracassa celebrates with his players after winning the 2013 state championship game at Ford Field. It was the last game he’d ever coach.

File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Women Rock Science continues for another year

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the eighth year, Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting its major local fundraising event, Women Rock Science. Through this event at 6 p.m. Oct. 8, Cranbrook Institute of Science raises money for Michigan students in under-resourced classrooms and encourages young girls to pursue an interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math by celebrating inspiring honorees.

“A lot of folks bring their daughters to the event, and so for young girls to come to this kind of fancy night and see these women getting awards for their careers in STEAM, it’s really inspirational,” said Susan Flint Cooper Director of Cranbrook Institute of Science Lucy Hale.

The impact of Women Rock Science

The fundraiser has collected over $1.6 million throughout the years. These funds have supported 6,590 STEAM outreach programs for more than 234,000 students in 7,800 classrooms across 455 Michigan schools, 355 paid internships for high schoolers at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 64 summer camp scholarships, 130 STEAM Career Boot Camp for Girls scholarships, early childhood STEAM programming, transportation assistance and a Blue Planet Jobs Fair.

Additionally, this fundraiser has fueled initiatives such as the Women in Science Exhibition and the Women in Science Speaker Series.

Danielle DiFalco, the education manager at the institute, shared a story about a time when they used Women Rock Science funds for a group of girls to spend a weekend day at the museum to learn from female science educators.

“They had come in very unsure, not certain that science was something they wanted to be spending their Saturday doing, and could tell that when they left, it really felt like it was a part of them,” DiFalco said. “That’s what we’re hoping to achieve with the Women Rock Science funds whenever we engage with girls in STEM specifically.”

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MATCHUPS TO WATCH SPORTS

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The high school football season has already passed its halfway point in 2025 and conference games are becoming more and more important every week.

This weekend, there are a handful of games that will have a huge impact on conference winners, playoff teams and playoff hopefuls.

Marquee matchup of the week Macomb Dakota at Romeo 7 p.m. Oct. 3

This game is as big as it gets in the regular season. At press time, Dakota and Romeo are in first and second place, respectively, in the Macomb Area Conference Red. This game may determine who wears the division crown, even with three games remaining in the season. Dakota is likely to be undefeated heading into the matchup and with a big win against Brother Rice under the team’s belt that started off the season.

Games to watch

North Farmington at Birmingham Seaholm

7 p.m. Oct. 3

This matchup may end up being the biggest of the weekend when fans look back on the season. Seaholm and North Farmington are both top teams

in the Oakland Activities Association Blue, and it could be the difference between winning the division and losing it. At press time, Seaholm hadn’t lost a game yet during the season.

Troy at Farmington

7 p.m. Oct. 3

Troy and Farmington will go to battle in another top game this week. These are two of the best teams in the OAA Blue this season, and this game might even catapult the winner into first place in the division if Seaholm was to lose.

Hazel Park at Madison Heights Madison 7 p.m. Oct. 3

The MAC-Bronze is a three-horse race between these two teams and Clintondale. This matchup may decide which team will be sitting atop the division at the end of the year, as both teams have done well in conference play up to this point.

Warren Mott at Warren Cousino 7 p.m. Oct. 3

These two teams are in the middle of the pack in the MAC-Blue, and this game could determine which of these teams makes the playoffs. The matchup is also Mott’s homecoming game, so it should be a packed house for one of the bigger games of the season.

Seaholm players take the field in a Sept. 5 matchup against Avondale.

Photo by Donna Dalziel

Cranbrook Institute of Science is holding the eighth year of Women Rock Science. The Women Rock Science has raised $1.6 million over the years. Photo provided by Cranbrook Institute of Science

NEWS & NOTES

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST AUTHOR EVENT

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Thursday, Oct. 2, the Bloomfield Township Public Library will welcome author Katherine Arden for an event starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Bloomfield Hills High School auditorium, 4200 Andover Road.

Arden is known for her Winternight Trilogy which was inspired by Russian folklore. Set in World War I, “The Warm Hands of Ghosts” is her most recent novel.

“We are delighted to welcome Katherine Arden,” said Laura J. Kraly, adult and teen services department head, in a press release. “Her stories captivate readers of all ages, and we appreciate her remarkable ability to blend folklore, history and imagination. This is a unique opportunity for our community to connect with one of today’s most celebrated storytellers.”

Thanks to Schuler Books West Bloomfield, guests can purchase books and have them signed. Registration and more information can be found at btp.org.

MEN’S CLUB HOSTS OCTOBER SPEAKERS

BIRMINGHAM — Throughout October, The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham will host several speakers for its Friday luncheon meetings at The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Township.

To start off the month, on Oct. 3, Karen Kelly, of Bees in the D, will present “Beekeeping Magic.”

On Oct. 10, Heather Grondin, chief relations officer of Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, will present “Gordie Howe Bridge Update.”

The luncheon Oct. 17 will feature Dr. Michael Abramsky presenting “Three Detroit Homicides that Became Urban Legends.”

On Oct. 24, Matt Anderson, of The Henry Ford will present “Automotive Highlights from The Henry Ford.”

The meeting Oct. 31 will feature Carolyn Clifford, a news anchor for WXYZ-TV, presenting “Detroit Media Matters.”

RESIDENTS INVITED TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The annual Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day in Bloomfield Township will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4.

This gives residents the opportunity to safely dispose of drain cleaners,

FALL FESTIVAL WELCOMES FAMILIES TO BOWERS SCHOOL FARM

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bowers School Farm has reimagined and expanded its Fall Festival. The community is invited to join the fun at Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, on Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 3-26.

The festival will run 5-10 p.m. on Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. There will be a corn maze, pumpkins, wagon rides, animals, a bounce pad, climbing elements, games, live music on Friday evenings, face painting on Saturdays, cider and donuts, and more. There will be a beer garden for guests 21 and over.

“This expanded format gives more families the opportunity to experience fall on the farm,”

Erin Watson, a guest experience specialist at Bowers School Farm, said in a press release.

“We’re blending long-time favorites with exciting new additions that showcase the best of Michigan’s harvest season.”

Purchase tickets in advance at schoolfarm.org.

weed killer, gasoline, motor oil, paint, household batteries, automotive batteries, propane and more.

This service does not accept electronic waste, medication or paper shredding. Signs on Telegraph and Long Lake will direct traffic.

“The lines move pretty quickly, you really shouldn’t be here for more than 20 minutes,” Public Works Manager Adam Roose said in a press release. For more information, visit bloomfieldtwp.org/trash/hazardous-waste.

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Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now offers to others at RenewMyWellness in downtown Birmingham.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now ofers to others at Renew My Wellness located in Birmingham.

“Afer sufering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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Dr. Wadle said she founded Renew My Wellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248602-3177. Or visit www.renewmywellness.com.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O.

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LOCAL RETAILERS WEIGH IN ON POPULAR HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS, COSTUMES

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — With Halloween around the corner, local retailers are sharing tips on how to make your home — and your costume — the best on the block.

Ying Vang, store director of the Madison Heights Meijer on 13 Mile Road, said that while the basic decorations are always popular — things like witches and skeletons — her store has seen an increase in the number of inflatable decorations being sold.

“It’s an easy decoration for outdoors. You plug it in and it’s Halloween,” she said.

Vang also said that things to decorate a front porch, such as lights, are popular.

Dave Douglas, who owns Crypt Keeper’s Halloween Emporium in Center Line, agreed that traditional decorations are still popular and remain a cheaper option.

“Some people aren’t in as big of a hurry to spend $500 on a prop,” he said.

As far as costumes, Vang said a lot of kids are starting to dress up as characters from older media, such as “The Hungry Caterpillar.”

Douglas said that his store has more than 1,000 costumes. While some faces from horror

franchises remain Halloween staples — such as Michael Myers from “Halloween” and Ghostface from the “Scream” movies — his store sees a lot of people coming in and putting their own costumes together.

“We have the largest mask wall in the country, so people like to make their own costumes,” he said. “They’ll buy a robe, they’ll buy gloves, they’ll buy whatever character matches with it.”

Douglas also said he’s seen an increase in people buying “cutesy” costumes this year.

“I have seen more cutesy things this year than normal, like we’ve been selling a decent amount of inflatable costumes, like the T. rex from “Jurassic Park,” or one that looks like an alien is carrying you,” he said.

Additionally, Douglas said anime-themed costumes are popular this year.

“Anime is super big right now because of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and there’s no costumes out yet,” he said. “That’s the No. 1 thing people are asking for.”

A growing trend, according to Vang, is seeing people buy costumes for their pets.

“It’s really adorable. It’s cute that they are matching the costumes that they’re making,” she said.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 2917637.

ABOVE: This house from last year in Madison Heights displayed a variety of skeletons, some of them wearing outfits. File photo provided by Holly Hayter

LEFT: An ongoing trend is pet costumes. Shutterstock image

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The folLowing is part of C & G Newspapers’ feature series about Northern Michigan destinations to explore

Up North Wine

BY GREG TASKER

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan’s growing wine scene is home to wineries of all different sizes and designs. There’s a Tuscan-style villa perched on a hill on Old Mission Peninsula. A Kentucky-style plantation on the Leelanau Peninsula. Modern industrial-like structures here and there. And, of course, revamped houses and restored barns (even a chicken coop).

But an Airstream trailer may be a first in Michigan.

Outside Charlevoix, a restored 1973 Airstream serves as the summer tasting room for Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard. You can walk up to a window — the Airstream has been customized — and order a sampling of up to 10 wines or a glass of your choice. Grab a chair under an umbrella-topped table, while you sip a glass of Party Girl Sparkling and enjoy views of ripening grapes and a former horse farm next door.

Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard is among the wineries belonging to the Petoskey Wine Region, home to about a dozen small, family-owned wineries growing wine grapes not far from the shores of Lake Michigan. Fall is an ideal time to visit the Petoskey Wine Region. Most of the wineries are located in rural patches outside small towns and surrounded by farmland turning golden brown. Swaths of woods color the landscape in fiery reds, oranges and yellows. Adding to seasonal fun are small farm markets and roadside stands loaded this time of year with pumpkins, apples, cider, donuts, and family-friendly

See WINE on page 9A

ABOVE: Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard is among the wineries belonging to the Petoskey wine region. TOP: The husband-and-wife team of Derrick Vogel and Izabela Babinska run Folklor Wine & Cider, located south of Charlevoix.

RIGHT: Pond Hill Farm’s market features canned ciders, wine, jarred goods and more.

Photo by Michael Murphy IV Photography

Photo by Brandon Schadler

Photo by Greg Tasker

activities. Both Pond Hill Farm and Bear Creek Organic Farm are worth checking out.

Petoskey wine country is very different from the Traverse Wine Coast or the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail in the state’s southwestern corner. You’ll find mostly hybrid grapes among the Petoskey-area wineries — grapes like Marquette, Petite Pearl, Frontenac and La Crescent. Some wineries have had success growing more-commonlyknown grapes like Chardonnay and Riesling.

As you might have guessed, the weather here is much colder in the winter. The distinctive climate and soil types contribute to the region’s designation as the Tip of the Mitt, a federally designated wine region that stretches from just south of Charlevoix to the Straits of Mackinac and east to Alpena.

Blu Dot Farm and Vineyard is one of the newest wineries. The inspiration to renovate an Airstream into a tasting room came from the owners — Paul and Jennie Silva — wine travels. The couple became enamored of vineyards and winemaking after visiting Napa a few decades ago. Realizing a need

for more Michigan wine grapes, they created their own winery.

Their property used to be an old horse training and breeding facility. Many of the original barns, stables and tracks have been restored and are used today. The Airstream is open during the summer season — from May to October.

Blu Dot is among the wineries producing Marquette. Developed to withstand brutal winters, Marquette is a long-distance cousin of Pinot Noir and often tastes fruity and earthy.

Several years ago, Walloon Lake Winery’s Marquette won the Best Dry Red in the annual Michigan wine competition. Other notable Marquette producers include Mackinaw Trail Winery, Boyne Valley Vineyards and Crooked Vine Vineyard.

Just south of Petoskey, Mackinaw Trail Winery is the largest winery in the region, offering a variety of red and white wines, craft beer and food. Some 15 acres are dedicated to growing cold-hardy varietals La Crescent and Frontenac Gris.

Mackinaw Trail boasts some of the best representations of Marquette in Michigan. Currently, the winery is pouring its 202 Estate Marquette, barrel aged for 18 months, and described as a “true Up North Wine.

Winermakers here are as passionate about their craft as winemakers anywhere. Chances are, you’ll run into the owner or winemaker (sometimes one and the same) behind the tasting room bar or out in the vineyard.

That was the case at one of the region’s newest wineries: Folklor Wine & Cider, a boutique winery located off the beaten path south of Charlevoix.

The husband-and-wife team of Derrick Vogel and Izabela Babinska were behind the bar at Folklor on the afternoon I visited. Vogel is the winemaker and Babinska is business manager. Both tend the grapes. They describe themselves as “Northern Michigan enthusiasts, lake swimmers and dry Riesling devotees.”

Once a u-pick apple and cherry orchard, Folklor Wine & Cider is the couple’s wine dream. They began growing wine grapes here in 2021, planting vineyards on about two acres of the 52-acre farm. More vines were planted the following year.

“We want our wines to reflect the season and the place,” Vogel tells me, noting he is stepping outside some of the boundaries of traditional winemaking. Between the vines, for example, nature is taking its course wth grasses, plants and flowers blanketing

the rows. He uses native yeast in fermentation and sprays no herbicides or insecticide on his grapes. “We felt the freedom to let these grapes speak for themselves.”

In the tasting room, you can sample “the season and place” in a variety of Rieslings, as well the red blends and ciders. I especially enjoyed Folklor’s 2023 Lake Swimmer, a blend of Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Franc and a bit of Zweigelt, which is grown on the farm. Lower in alcohol, this red blend was lighter and refreshing, especially on a warm fall day.

The winery’s name is the Polish spelling of folklore (Babinska is a Polish immigrant) and is the name for Polish folk art. The name celebrates more than Polish folk art, the owners say; it’s a connection between wine and storytelling.

And that’s part of the experience at Folklor — learning the stories of how this couple came to plant their roots in Northern Michigan, their efforts to grow grapes in a challenging environment and the way they’re making their wine.

But I’ll let them share those stories with you when you visit.

Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

Responsible beEkeEping begins with learning

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Despite how it may look in videos and pictures, beekeeping is no simple task.

What appears at first to be pulling racks out of boxes while wearing bulky clothes belies a complex field of animal husbandry where climates are watched, pesticides are precautioned and the wrong move may see a whole hive die off.

“There’s a fad that’s been going on (called) ‘garden hives,’” said Randy List, an instructor of classes with the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association. “They put the box with hive stands in their garden and put some bees in there, and they do nothing to them and bees die and next year they put more in there. That’s not what proper beekeeping is. (Beekeeping is)

husbandry; you have to monitor what’s going on and deal with what’s going on. The weather and climate is a big deal … so you have to be aware of what to expect, understand what you’re seeing and deal with it.”

For those who find themselves interested in beekeeping and want to learn how to get into it, List recommends first reaching out to local beekeeping clubs and speaking with active keepers. If what they have to say sounds good, interested parties are encouraged to take a course like SEMBA’s basic beekeeping classes. Running from February to October with monthly classes at Michigan State University’s Tollgate Farm and Education Center in Novi and the Bowers School Farm in Bloomfield

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“We specialize in helping students get admitted to college. Efective test prep is an important element of that process, and we have developed our method over many years,” said Barbara Connolly, JD, CEP. “Besides test prep, we assist students with all aspects of college admissions. We have a particular focus on the University of Michigan because we are in Birmingham and there is

such an interest locally.”

As a mom and an attorney, Connolly learned everything she could about test prep and the college application process by helping her four children successfully be accepted to Ivy League schools. She took that even further by becoming a certifed education planner and going to work in Michigan Ross’s admissions ofce.

At College Choice Counseling, the team of test prep experts and college counselors leverages its collective experience for what students want.

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ABOVE: A beekeeper removes a frame from a box beehive at the Michigan State University Tollgate Farm and Education Center. LEFT: Beekeepers examine a frame from a box beehive. Students in the Southeastern Michigan Beekeepers Association basic beekeeping class will compare hives with each other to see how their bees are doing in relation to the rest of the class.

Photos by Brian Louwers

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Hills, the SEMBA basic beekeeping course teaches students how to get into responsible beekeeping.

“It starts out as bookwork and classroom work … and then the students get bees,” List said. “The students all have bees and they learn from each other’s bees, because they’ll have a hive right next to each other and they’ll be doing something totally different. The whole point of that is I look at your hive, you look at my hive and everybody else’s hive as a group and we learn what’s going on. (Around fall) they take the hives back to wherever they’re going to take care of them and then (October) is a wrapup meeting.”

Students work with beekeeper instructors, like List or fellow instructor Luke Altomore, to learn information important for the first year of maintaining a honeybee hive. Subjects taught include the biology of the honeybee, how bees operate alongside other pollinators, how to maintain hives, how to maintain the health of honeybees, learning about different types of pests, mites

and other threats, the tools of beekeeping and more.

It costs around $500 to take the class, including the textbook and a box hive. Taking the SEMBA course gives students a preliminary set of information to begin beekeeping while also building relationships with emerging and experienced beekeepers in the area.

“My team’s support to the students doesn’t end in October,” List said. “They’ve got our numbers and our emails and that continues on. In fact, I still get calls from people from several years back. We also have a Facebook page for alumni, and some people participate in it and others don’t, just asking questions and what’s what. When it comes to extracting the honey, that’s another expense so a lot of people will get together and chip in instead of paying $300 for just (their own) equipment and sharing it. You’re gaining friends and you’re gaining contacts.”

On top of the $500 class and possibly some share of the burden for extraction equipment, beekeeping is a fairly significant investment up front. Altomore says the cost can be $1,000 or more when including protective equipment, hives and honeybees, but there’s also plenty of money to be made once

the hives start producing honey.

“The interesting thing I found out was, after a couple years of beekeeping, I was making enough money selling my honey to pay for all of my equipment — and had some left over, too,” Altomore said. “There’s that to keep in mind, that if you do keep up with the hobby, you’ll have enough honey sales to pay for everything that you need to start with.”

Altomore says honey runs for about $15 per pound and $1 per ounce with bottling and labels being a minimal monetary expense.

Along with the honey and whatever joys and profits come from that, beekeeping is more than just the practice of raising bees and managing their hives. Both List and Altomore waxed poetic about the scent of a hive, as well as the relaxing feeling of simply being with and watching the bees.

“When you find apiaries, which is a bee yard, you will usually find a folding chair or a stool or a bench for people to go out and sit,” List said. “We work with the city of Livonia parks and rec; we have an apiary there and whenever we’re there, there’s always somebody walking by and waiting to come in and sit and watch and listen.

“When we have lectures and observation hives, with the bees behind glass, it’s fun watching the kids but it’s also fun watching the adults watching the bees, getting mesmerized just by looking at it. It is mesmerizing if you let it happen to you,” List added.

While some may try to get into beekeeping as a way of “saving the bees,” SEMBA’s website discourages this and recommend those interested in that to “plant and encourage pollinator friendly farms and gardens, to join the movement to eradicate lethal pesticides, or to participate in citizen science projects that support endangered pollinators.” But for those with a passion and drive for the work, science and art of bee husbandry, Altomore has a dire warning for anyone following the road to beekeeping.

“Beekeeping is addictive,” Altomore said. “You think you’re going to have one or two hives, and before you know it your bees are multiplying, you’re splitting your hives, and very quickly you can have up to 10 or 12 hives.”

To learn more, go to sembabees.org. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

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FIRE PREVENTION MONTH TO FOCUS ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM/BINGHAM FARMS/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/ FRANKLIN — Fire Prevention Week is nationally observed every year the week of Oct. 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire. Some communities observe Fire Prevention Month for all of October.

The National Fire Protection Association has announced this year’s campaign to be “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”— specifically educating the public on best practices for buying, charging and recycling lithium-ion batteries.

This year, the dates for Fire Prevention Week are Oct. 5-11. Fire departments throughout the Eagle’s coverage area shared how their departments are observing Fire Prevention Week, as well as how they promote year-round fire prevention education.

Birmingham Fire Department

Throughout October the Birmingham Fire Department emphasizes outreach and education to the community. They share important information about fire safety by

visiting schools and hosting school groups at the fire stations.

“We continue to do fire prevention and fire safety talks throughout the course of the year,” Birmingham Fire Department Fire Marshal Jeff Scaife said. “It doesn’t just stop for the one week in October or for the month.”

The department is holding its annual Fire Department Open House event 1-4 p.m. Oct. 11 at Fire Station 1. Families are invited to visit the open house to learn about fire safety and participate in demonstrations. There will also be refreshments including firehouse chili, hot dogs, chili and popcorn.

For more information on the open house, visit bhamgov.org/fireopenhouse.

Franklin-Bingham Fire Department

While the Franklin-Bingham Fire Department is not holding an open house in October, they focus on community events that take place during the summer, such as the Labor Day Roundup and Birmingham Youth Assistance’s Touch a Truck event.

Throughout the year, they are committed to educating the community on fire safety.

“The ability for people to remain safe

in their homes and their businesses, the ability of people to plan for these devastating events with their families, friends and coworkers can only have a positive benefit in not only preventing fires but responding to them,” Franklin-Bingham Fire Chief Tony Averbuch said.

Bloomfield Township Fire Department

The Bloomfield Township Fire Department does school visits during Fire Prevention Month to give kids the opportunity to “feel the equipment and see what the firefighter looks like up close, so then that way they’re not as intimidated or scared if they are in a fire,” Christian Bertucci, a lieutenant fire inspector for the Bloomfield Township

Fire Department, said.

Right before fire prevention month started, the department was at the Bloomfield Township Open House to share fire prevention education with local families Sept. 28.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hill’s Public Safety Director Edward Arnold is new to the role, but he said he would like the department to hold an open house to give kids the opportunity to learn about fire prevention and give them hands-on experiences.

At press time, the open house was not confirmed. For the latest information, visit vil lagebeverlyhills.com.

Burgers

said Birmingham Shopping District Executive Director Erika Bassett.

Some of the restaurants kept their limited-edition burger from last year’s competition on the menu. Overall, there were nearly 3,000 burger ratings across the three categories.

“The event brings together our restaurants, each with their own culinary offerings and expertise, into a fun competition that pushes the boundaries of their traditional menus and encourages creativity,” Bassett said. “Each burger is unique, and most of them are not traditional burgers. There are non-beef options, special sauces, unexpected ingredients and much more.”

Last year, Adachi was the champion with its “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover” burger. This year, their entry into BirminghamBURGER is titled “Oops I did it again.”

“Our thought process is, you can’t just do a classic burger, right? It’s just got to be something no one’s ever had before,” said Adachi owner Blake George.

Chef Eppie Connolly curated a custom dry-aged wagyu-blend burger on a homemade everything miso brioche bun, with

chipotle cheddar and Asian-spiced braised tender pork belly; crispy brussels sprouts; Asian-spiced braised, tender pork belly; pickled red onion; plum sauce aioli, yuzu mango chutney; and a Miyazaki tallow reduction. For color, it also has avocado and baby arugula. The burger is served with house chili oil and chili-parmesan fries. George notes that the pork belly is optional.

“We want the neighborhood and the patrons to know we’re here and can do something special outside the norm,” George said.

Another burger featured this month is the Au Poivre Burger at Social. This is a peppercorn-crusted ground ribeye with brandy cream sauce, gruyere, caramelized onion and arugula in between a toasted brioche bun.

Social’s burger will be served cut in half, with the center of the burger resting on a bed of sauce. This way, some of the sauce can soak into the burger without making the bun soggy.

“Anything that we can do to increase foot traffic in the shopping district is always a good thing,” Social Executive Chef Michael Shaw said.

To see more information about the event and the list of burgers, visit down townbirmingham.com/burger.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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Local car show goes to

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Warren resident Paul “Pauly G” Gutkowski is not only a bona fide car buff, but he also has a soft spot for animals.

During the classic car cruise season, he organizes the weekly car shows from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday at Sandbaggers Sports Bar and Grill in Center Line. Jerry and Fran Czapski built Sandbaggers, and son Dave Czapski is the current owner. Gutkowski, owner of a 1968 Mercury Cougar, also holds fundraisers at other car shows to raise money for

the I Heart Dogs Rescue & Animal Haven in Warren. Gutkowski is a member of the Burnouts Detroit car group.

The group, along with the Center Line Festival Foundation, held a charity car show during the Center Line Beer Fest at the city’s Memorial Park Sept. 13, which raised $1,832 for the animal shelter. Money was raised through registration fees, charity raffles and 50/50s. At the Sept. 17 Sandbaggers car show, Gutkowski presented a check to Cindy Yankley, events director for the I Heart Dogs Rescue & Animal Haven.

“That can pay a lot of medical bills for our dogs,” Yankley said. “We’re so grateful to Paul because he’s been doing

this event for us at the Center Line car show. He has made a really big difference in the lives of a lot of dogs. We’re so grateful to him and to everyone else.”

In addition to the $1,832, the nonprofit animal shelter had a table at the beer fest car show, which brought in $600 in donations, and one dog was adopted out. I Heart Dogs Rescue & Animal Haven will hold a dog and cat adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at its shelter located at 22415 Groesbeck Highway in Warren. For more information, go to iheartdogs.org or email bark@iheartdogs.org.

Every week at the Sandbaggers car show, Gutkowski and

RIGHT: Gary White, of Warren, bought his 1958 Chevrolet Impala almost five years ago. He said he knew most of the guys at the Sept. 17 Sandbaggers car show in Center Line.

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LEFT: Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, brought his red 1978 Ford F-700 Hahn pumper fire truck to Sandbaggers Sept. 17. BELOW: Paul “Pauly G” Gutkowski, a member of the Burnouts Detroit Car Group, holds a weekly car show on Wednesday nights at Sandbaggers in Center Line.

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his wife, Michelle Gutkowski, set up a canopy where they sell miniature toy cars and Gutkowski serves as the unofficial disc jockey, playing classic rock music for the crowd.

“I want to thank everyone for coming out again tonight. This lets people know about events in the city,” Gutkowski said. “I grew up with Dave and Sandbaggers.”

Gary White, of Warren, brought his 1958 Chevrolet Impala to the event. White, 73, has owned the white Impala for almost five years. His son knew he wanted an Impala and found one through an online marketplace site.

“I immediately got in touch with the guy. I went the next morning and bought it,” White said. “I drove it home. It was a rough drive home. It needed a lot.”

To give it a smoother ride, White and his son changed the engine, transmission, altered the brakes and more.

“It’s got air conditioning, power steering and power brakes. People see it and think it’s the ‘American Graffiti’ car. I had a blue one when I was about 19. I had it for about two years. All the old cars are fantastic. They’re all fun,” White said. “That’s back when you bought a car for $200. Cars were cheap back then — not anymore.”

Back in the day, White and his buddies cruised Eight Mile Road, stopping at the Big Boy in Hazel Park. Other times they’d hit Woodward Avenue and would meet up at another of their favorite Big Boy restaurants.

“It was fun,” White said. “We were out looking for girls.”

Doug Thompson, of Royal Oak, brought his red 1978 Ford F-700 Hahn pumper fire truck to Sandbaggers. He’s never been a firefighter, but he enjoys driving the vehicle to restaurants and cruise and car shows. It’s always a conversation piece with strangers.

“I’ve taken it all over the place. It’s just a good riding truck,” Thompson, 72, said. “It’s just like a big red truck with lots of shiny stuff. I have so much fun with it. People are drawn to it. They ask so many questions.”

Thompson often runs into retired and current firefighters.

“The old firefighters, they look at it and it brings back memories,” he said.

That includes viewing the manual controls once used to fight fires.

“The older firefighters taught me how to use them,” Thompson said. “They give me hints. I learn from their experience.”

Thompson purchased the fire truck from the small town of Sedan, Kansas, which he said is known as “Tornado Alley.” He even hung a sign on the side of the truck that reads “Tornado Alley 1978 Ford F700 Hahn Pumper Sedan, KS.”

At the Sept. 17 Sandbaggers car show in Center Line, Warren resident Paul “Pauly G” Gutkowski, left, presented Cindy Yankley, events director for the I Heart Dogs Rescue & Animal Haven, right, with a $1,832 check for the animal shelter. The money was raised during the Center Line Beer Fest at the city’s Memorial Park Sept. 13.

Photo by Maria Allard

CRIME WATCH

Man arrested for disorderly conduct inside theater

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 13, at approximately 7 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of S. Old Woodward, near a local theater, for a report of disorderly conduct.

A 49-year-old man from Livonia reportedly threatened another man, called him offensive names, and attempted to expose his genitalia, according to police.

Officers said the suspect was intoxicated and uncooperative. Witnesses reported that the man appeared intoxicated, was disruptive inside the theater, and became upset when asked to leave, yelling obscenities at the reporting party.

The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct, and officers later learned he had active warrants in multiple cities for similar incidents. The investigation is ongoing.

Decoration stolen from resident’s dock

BIRMINGHAM — A 71-year-old resident of Lakepark Sept. 14 stated that a decoration valued at $2,500 was missing from his dock. He advised officers that he saw two unknown teenage males driving a boat around Quarton Lake a couple of weeks ago, and at one point, they were on his dock. An investigation is ongoing.

Spoof website sells invalid gift cards

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately noon on Sept. 18, officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Eton Street for a report of fraud.

An employee of the business reported that on May 11, a client was fraudulently redirected to a spoofed version of the business’s website and purchased invalid gift cards.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the spoof website is still active and contains a form listing the email address of the suspect, an 82-year-old male. The investigation is ongoing.

Fraudulent credit card used to buy clothes

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 19 at approximately 3 p.m., Officers were dispatched to a clothing store in the 500 block of North Old Woodward at 3 p.m. Sept. 19, where an employee reported that a woman who had

used a fraudulent credit card to purchase more than $600 in clothing in August had returned to the store.

The suspect left before police arrived, but officers confirmed that the suspect was also involved in a similar incident at another nearby boutique in August. An investigation is ongoing.

Birmingham woman’s bank account drained

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22, a 20-year-old Birmingham woman went to the Police Department to make a fraud report. On Sept. 9, she had given her debit card personal identification number and other information to a caller purporting to be her bank and calling about fraudulent activity on her debit card.

Between Sept. 11 and 15 more than $6,300 was fraudulently withdrawn with her debit card in 20 unauthorized transactions, leaving approximately $5 remaining in her account.

Wall charger reported missing from mailroom

BIRMINGHAM — A 60-year-old man reported that two weeks ago he ordered a wall charger and left it in his mailroom while waiting for an electrician to install it.

He discovered the package was missing Sept. 9. Witnesses observed an unknown suspect, described as a parcel delivery driver, enter the mailroom and leave with the box containing the charger. The investigation is ongoing.

Fatal crash occurs on Telegraph Road

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 24 at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Bloomfield Township Police Department witnessed a maroon Ford Explorer traveling northbound on Telegraph Road, near Long Lake, driving erratically, crossing multiple lanes of traffic and driving on the median.

Bloomfield Township Officers attempted to stop the vehicle by activating their emergency lights and sirens but were unsuccessful at getting the vehicle to stop.

The vehicle continued northbound, eventually crashing into multiple vehicles and finally a larger box-style truck stopped at Hickory Grove. Emergency personnel from the Bloomfield Township Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately attempted lifesaving care to the driver of the Ford Explorer.

Ultimately, the driver of the Explorer, a 70-year-old Detroit man, was pronounced

deceased at the scene.

The drivers of the other vehicles were not injured. The South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team responded to the scene and is leading the crash investigation. Preliminary information indicates that the driver may have been suffering from a medi-

cal emergency inside the vehicle prior to and at the time of the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the incident is urged to contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

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the boys in his program,” Calcaterra said. “Coach spent time and wrote a handwritten letter to every one of his seniors for all the years that he coached. … He just had that gift to make people better.”

The outpouring of love and support from the community is evidence of his impact. Services for Fracassa were held at the Brother Rice campus, and people from all over the country came to town to pay respects and offer support to his family.

“The number of alumni that flew in … we had a ’77 alum fly in from Hawaii to be at his services,” Calcaterra said. “It says everything that you need to know.”

Current Brother Rice head coach Aaron Marshall is in his second year coaching Brother Rice, but he’s been a part of the program for nearly his whole life. Marshall wants to honor Fracassa any way he can, and he wants to make sure the players never forget Fracassa’s impact.

“I had the privilege of being coach’s ball boy in the ’91 season. I was 8 or 9 years old,” Marshall said. “His legacy will live on forever. … His formula I follow today.”

Marshall explained that Fracassa wanted to build up young men in all aspects of their lives, and that if he did that, then football would take care of itself.

Fracassa still attended as many home games as he could right up until his passing. He retired in 2013 but never left the program that he helped build.

“We saw him week one, and he came to the game. It was very special. Me and him hugged each other and told each other that

we loved each other, and I was so happy that he was able to join us,” Marshall said. “We want to make him proud.”

Brother Rice has helmet stickers that the team is wearing for the remainder of the season with the legendary coach’s initials and date of his passing on them.

In the first game after Fracassa’s death, Marshall wanted to make sure that everyone on the team understood the magnitude of the moment. There were hundreds of alumni at the game, which was played the same day as the funeral, and Marshall encouraged his players to talk to those who had come to the game.

“The boys, we attended the funeral and were kind of the honor guard,” Marshall said. “I said, ‘Look what you have to live up to. It’s not pressure; it’s responsibility.’...

Seeing the great men who came before them that wore those jerseys, that was priceless.”

Fracassa’s final game as the head coach for Brother Rice was the 2013 state championship game, which the team won. His legacy will be felt through the thousands of lives he touched in his more than 50year career. Marshall stated that the team has dedicated this season to the legendary coach.

“They didn’t talk about the records. There wasn’t much talk about the state championships. It was always talking about what he was as a father, a grandfather, a great-grandfather, a husband, a mentor, a teacher, a coach,” Calcaterra said. “Those Brother Rice Warriors that wear that helmet understand that why the program is as revered as it is and why the brand is so cherished is because of coach Fracassa.”

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

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St. Dunstan’s production of ‘Seminar’ opens Oct. 10

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook is putting on its production of “Seminar,” by Theresa Rebeck, at St. Dunstan’s Theatre, opening Oct. 10.

“Seminar” tells the story of four aspiring young novelists who pay to study with Professor Leonard in a 10-week seminar. The novelists, Kate, Martin, Douglas and Izzy, each paid $5,000 for this opportunity. Set in Kate’s Upper West Side apartment, the play is full of drama and humor. “Seminar” is recommended for mature audiences because it includes strong language and adult themes.

The show originally opened on Broadway in 2011, starring Alan Rickman as Leonard. Later on, the role was played by Jeff Goldblum.

Chris Steinmayer, from Waterford, has been a member of St. Dunstan’s for over 30 years, and this is his first time on the stage since 2019. For the last few years, his role has been as sound engineer and building sets.

The role of Leonard is one of the factors that compelled him to return to the stage.

“He’s not a simplistic character. He’s complex,” Steinmayer said.

The show is directed by Kevin Fitzhenry. Anthony Dondero is the assistant director, and Kathleen Lusk is producing.

The cast of “Seminar” includes Chris Steinmayer as Professor Leonard, Joe Sfair as Martin, Ashley Gatesy as Kate, Joe Allen as Douglas and Erin Courtney as Izzy — with Emma Maurice understudying.

The characters of “Seminar” are what drew Fitzhenry to the play.

“I love plays with great characters, and this is certainly full of five really good, outstanding characters for actors to play,” Fitzhenry said.

Actors were encouraged to explore their character and read between the lines on what their character’s unwritten backstory may be.

“We gave the actors a lot of free rein to kind of come up with all of the afflictions of their characters themselves and what drives them personally,” Fitzhenry said.

He said the show revolves around mentorship — specifically, the student-teacher relationship — and poses the question, “what are we willing to do to get better?” Validation and the fear of rejection are some of the themes within the play.

“I think a lot of the themes in this play ring true for a lot of people,” Fitzhenry said.

Shows on Oct. 10-11, 16-17 and 18 will begin at 8 p.m., and there will be a Sunday matinee Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. There will be no intermission. Visit stdunstanstheatre. com/tickets for more information.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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Welcome to the refreshed home of

Riemer Floors

For more than 80 years, Riemer Floors has been a trusted name in flooring for metro Detroit homeowners. Now, after an extensive remodel, the company has unveiled its newly refreshed Bloomfield Hills showroom — an elevated destination designed to inspire.

The showroom highlights stunning displays of luxurious carpet and rugs, elegant hardwood flooring, and durable luxury vinyl plank, all carefully curated to help homeowners find the perfect fit for their style and lifestyle. From classic designs to the latest trends, the new space makes it easier than ever to see, touch, and compare a wide range of flooring options.

“Our goal was to create a space where homeowners, interior designers, and trade professionals feel welcome, comfortable, and inspired,” said owner Bryan Tolles. “When you walk through our remodeled showroom, you’ll experience more than just flooring — you’ll discover possibilities for transforming your home.”

The remodel was designed with Bloomfield

Hills and surrounding communities in mind, offering the kind of sophisticated selection that appeals to homeowners who value both beauty and performance. With an extensive variety of materials and styles on display, the showroom allows customers to explore different looks and design possibilities, helping them envision the right fit for their own homes.

Riemer Floors’ experienced team provides personalized guidance to help clients navigate their many options, from selecting materials to ensuring expert installation. Combined with the inspiring new showroom, that support helps turn the often-overwhelming flooring decision into an enjoyable experience.

Homeowners are invited to visit the newly remodeled Bloomfield Hills showroom and explore a flooring destination designed with them in mind.

Riemer Floors is located at 1865 S. Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Go to riemerfloors.com for more information.

The cast of St. Dunstan’s Theatre’s production of “Seminar.”

Photo provided by St. Dunstan’s Theatre

Women

Celebrating women in STEAM

Three honorees will be recognized at Women Rock Science through the Outstanding Leader Award, the Outstanding Educator Award and the Rock Star Award.

The Outstanding Leadership Award will go to Dr. Christine D. Cole Johnson, the chair of public health sciences and the director of the Center for Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Research at Henry Ford.

“It’s so important for families to understand epidemiology and how diseases

can spread through community, and what we can do to help protect ourselves and each other from those illnesses to keep the public safe,” Hale said. “It’s a timely topic, and she’s an incredible scientist, and so we’re really excited about her.”

The Outstanding Educator Award will recognize Amanda Massey Mattea, the deputy executive director for early learning and Montessori in the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

“She has really worked to expand high-quality preschool and Montessori education across the Detroit School District. She’s someone we work closely with in our own work with the district to serve

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 4, 2025 Special Election has been scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Auditorium of Town Hall, located at 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.

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preschool students. So, she’s someone that we’ve known for a long time and we’ve just been really impressed with her work to encourage preschool access for Detroiters,” Hale said.

The Rock Star Award will honor Andra Rush, chair and CEO of The Rush Group.

“She was selected because she’s been an incredible champion of diversity in STEM and STEAM and her work itself is so diverse,” Hale said.

Hale added, “She also does amazing work herself to bring youth into the field

with giving them access to information and opportunities to learn more about going into the careers that her companies support.”

This event is not just for women. It is open to all. General admission tickets for Women Rock Science range from $150 to $300. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $1,000 to $50,000. More information can be found at science.cranbrook. edu/women-rock-science.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025 SPECIAL ELECTION THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

To the Qualifed Electors in the voting precincts of 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 of the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, County of Oakland:

Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL ELECTION will be held in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, County of Oakland, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on one of the following school district millage proposals:

Bloomfeld Hills School District - Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Replacement Proposal: This proposal, if approved, will replace and extend the authority last approved by the electors in 2023 and which expires with the 2026 levy for the School District to levy a building and site sinking fund millage, the proceeds of which will be used to make improvements and repairs to the School District’s facilities. Pursuant to State law, the expenditure of the building and site sinking fund millage proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, maintenance or other operating expenses.

School District of the City of Pontiac – Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal: This proposal, if approved, will renew the authority last approved by the electors in 2020 and which expires with the 2025 levy for the School District to levy a building and site sinking fund millage, the proceeds of which will be used to make improvements and repairs to the School District’s facilities. Pursuant to State law, the expenditure of the building and site sinking fund millage proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, maintenance or other operating expenses.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR

THE

SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025

To the qualifed electors of the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, County of Oakland:

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of Bloomfeld Township who is not already registered may register to vote at the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce, the offce of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 20, 2025. After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce, located at 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI, 48302 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The election will be conducted in voting precincts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 of the Charter Township of Bloomfeld for the purpose of voting on one of the following millage proposals: Bloomfeld Hills School District - Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Replacement Proposal School District of the City of Pontiac – Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal

Full text of the proposals may be obtained from the Clerk’s Offce:

The full text of the proposals can be found on the Township Website: https://www.bloomfeldtwp.org/elections/sample-ballots/

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Township Clerk’s Offce.

Martin C. Brook, Bloomfeld Township Clerk 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302

Phone: 248-433-7702

Fax: 248-642-7610

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Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the Charter Township of Bloomfeld offce located at 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302. Sample ballots can be found on the Township website: https://www.bloomfeldtwp.org/elections/sample-ballots/

The polling place locations for said election are as follows:

PrecinctPolling Location

1St. George Greek Orthodox Church

2St. George Greek Orthodox Church

3Eastover Elementary School

5Cross of Christ Lutheran Church

6Eastover Elementary School

7Bloomfeld Township Hall

9Booth Center

10Bloomfeld Township Public Library

In addition to the above locations, registered voters also have the option to visit one of two Early Voting sites:

• Bloomfeld Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302

• Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328

Early Voting site hours will be:

• Saturday, October 25, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Sunday, October 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Monday, October 27, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Thursday, October 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Friday, October 31, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Sunday, November 2, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For assistance in obtaining voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please contact the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

Persons wishing to obtain an absentee ballot may do so by contacting the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce, Monday –Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. In addition, the Clerk’s Offce will be open Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to assist with election-related business.

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025. Registered electors may obtain an absent voter ballot in person in the Clerk’s Offce up to 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 3, 2025

For any other information, please contact the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce at 248-433-7702 or clerk@ bloomfeldtwpmi.gov.

Martin C. Brook, Bloomfeld Township Clerk 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302 Phone: 248-433-7702 Fax: 248-642-7610 clerk@bloomfeldtwpmi.gov https://www.bloomfeldtwp.org/elections/

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OCT.

Spooky Spirits: Includes samples from 100-plus drink options while exploring illuminated and decorated pathways, also live music by Weekend ComeBack and Stereobabe, roaming performers, zookeeper chats, tarot and aura readings, costume contest and more, for ages 21 and older, 7-10 p.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, dzoo.org/spookyspirits

OCT. 4

Hear Brentano Quartet: Presented by Chamber Music Detroit, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/ season82

Forever Home Run: Benefits Legacy Adoption Services (connects Michigan foster kids with families), 5K run/ walk and festivities at 9 a.m. and 1K dress-up dash at 10:30 a.m., Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N. Adams Road in Bloomfield Hills, foreverhomerun. com

St. Francis Day Celebration: Meet animal organizations and rescues, show off pets’ skills and outfits, get them blessed, and take photos and make frame, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W. 14 Mile Road in Bloomfield Township, (248) 646-4100, nativityepiscopalchurch.org/nativity-events

Ferndale Fall Festival: Include hayrides, pony rides, roller skating, carnival games, prizes, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat trail, music and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave., wristbands required, (248) 544-6767, recreation@ferndalemi.gov, bit.ly/fprfallfestival

Recess Club: Connect with nature and other likeminded women, includes walking, stretching, breathwork and more, 9 a.m.-noon, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, free but registration required, melissacoulier.com/recess-club

OCT. 5

Hear ‘The Blue Violin Man’: Solo performance by Pavel Šporcl, 6-7 p.m., Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, register at housegardens.cranbrook.edu/events

OCT. 8

Medicare 101 workshop: Presented by licensed life and health agent Arthur Babian, free event for those turning 65, 7 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, register at (248) 910-2003 or artbabian@comcast.net

Women Rock Science: Fundraiser supports Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics programs in local under-resourced communities, includes VIP cocktail hour, access to exhibits and activities, honoree recognition, raffle drawing, planetarium shows, and more, 6-9 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/women-rock-science

OCT. 9

‘The Music of Love and Nature’ concert: Free performance by The Birmingham Musicale, wear “fancy hat” for chance to win prize, 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, concerts during 100th anniversary season continue Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, thebirminghammusicale.org

OCT. 11

Make fall terrarium: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (takes approximately one hour), St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, registration encouraged, (248) 644-0820 (ext. 100)

OCT. 12

Candidates & Elected Officials Day: Invitees include people running for positions in Southfield, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Ferndale, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington and Farmington Hills, meet and greet at 12:30 p.m., Empowerment Church, 24350 Southfield Road in Southfield, presented by Black Women Lawyers of Michigan, Empowerment Social Justice and National Congress of Black Women, (248) 763-9114, dpeagler@comcast.net

‘Frights and Delights’ concert: Performance by Birmingham Concert Band, 3-4:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, season continues Dec. 7, Feb. 22, April 19 and May 24, birminghamconcertband.com

OCT. 14

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Hear from Motown Museum Chief Operating Officer Sharri Watkins, also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, group meets every second Tuesday of month, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks before each event, tbmwc.com

OCT. 16

‘Viva la France’ concert: Terra Voce Ensemble plays French music through the ages, 7 p.m., Berkley First, 2820 12 Mile Road, (248) 399-3698

OCT. 20

Pewabic: Detroit’s Pottery: Presentation about 120-year-old studio by Pewabic Education Director and Archivist Annie Dennis, 6:30-8 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, free but registration required, (248) 658-3440, berkleymi.gov/ libraryevents

ONGOING

‘Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs’: Features fossilized skeletons, vibrant paleo-art and lifesized animatronics representing Permian period 290 millions years ago, traveling exhibit on display noon-4 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays until Jan. 7, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

‘Seminar’: Comedy about aspiring novelists and professor who clash over writings, relations and futures, 8 p.m. Oct. 10-11 and 16-18 and 2 p.m. Oct. 12, St. Dunstan’s Playhouse, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, (844) 386-7826, admin@ stdunstanstheatre.com, stdunstanstheatre.com

Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 26, Public Parking Lot #6, 660 N. Old Woodward Ave., allinbirmingham.com/farmersmarket

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham meetings: Guest speakers and luncheons for active men 55 and older, 10:30 a.m. most Fridays, on Zoom and in person at The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP for lunches by previous Tuesdays, seniormensclub@gmail.com, seniormensclubbirmingham.com

Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers and Neighbors Club: Nonprofit comprises 270-plus women around world, group hosts monthly Welcome Coffee events to connect, share cultures and build friendships, also local activities including card games and sports, inquire about events at bbnc.membership@gmail. com, bbnewcomers.com

Zoo Boo: Includes trick-or-treating, character meet and greets, illuminated decor and displays, costumed performers, Halloween-themed face painting and photo stops, seasonal market and more, 4-9:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org/events/zoo-boo

Second Saturday Book Sale: Monthly event also includes DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 6425800, btpl.org

Birmingham-Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., birminghamstamp.club

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups

ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527

CLASS REUNIONS

OCT. 4

Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com

OCT. 11

Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com

Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent. com/henryford2classof1975reunion

Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 644-1400

OCT. 18

Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com

‘Fiddler on the Roof’: Nicely Theatre Group performs musical about Jewish family battling antisemitism, changing norms and traditions in early 1900s Russia, 7:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 17-26,The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 406-6677, nicelytheatregroup.org

Witching Hour: Milelong immersive and illuminated forest walks take approximately one hour to complete, start around dusk with final entries around 10 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 2 with special programming on select nights, also food trucks and seasonal treats, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com

Grand Raven Victorian Book Walk: Listen to recitation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” while traversing streets in victorian/macabre attire, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays in October, starts at Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, farmlib.org

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Classic Car Collectible Online Auction. Bidding open @ JohnPeckAuctions.com. 1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL, 1997 Dodge Ram SS/T, firearms, ammo, silver eagles, restored gas pump, collector toys, Galaxie parts. Need an auction? Call John Peck 989-345-4866.

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Please RSVP by October 22 , to let us know if you’ll be attending. Call (248) 213-8771. Friday, October 24, 5 p.m.

Bring the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids for a fun-flled Halloween event at American House Village at Bloomfeld. Enjoy live music, cider and donuts, free gifts for the three best costumes, plus a safe “Trunk or Treat” for the young ones. We look forward to seeing you!

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MULTI-GENERATIONAL COMMUNITY

Attracting young families while honoring longtime residents and their contributions

TRULY WALKABLE BIRMINGHAM

Connecting homeowners, businesses, and community

“As a commissioner, my job is to listen to what the community wants and effectively represent those desires in Commission decision-making.”

Proven Community and Business Leadership

Current Birmingham Advisory Parking Committee Member

Chairman, National Kidney Foundation of Michigan

Board member, Project Healthy Minds, supporting mental health accessibility

Board member, Women of Tomorrow/Detroit

Father, grandfather, longtime downtown Birmingham resident

Retired CEO and Chairman, McCann Worldgroup

Experience that Matters

30 years in advertising business, managing more than 20,000 people worldwide

Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan

Post-graduate work, Michigan State, Harvard

Proven track record building solutions through stakeholder engagement