Man killed on Sheridan Drive
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — An 83-year-old man was killed on Oct. 24 following a report of a man calling for help.
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Royal Oak police responded to the report of a man calling for help in the 4300 block of Sheridan Drive, which is in the area of 14 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, where they reportedly encountered a 35-year-old woman with blood on her hands.
The woman was detained following a brief foot pursuit, according to police. Officers entered the home and found the unresponsive 83-year-old man in the basement with multiple stab wounds.
Royal Oak police officers and Fire Department paramedics attempted emergency medical care, but the man succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The man is related to the homeowner, but he did not live at the home where this incident occurred, according to Royal Oak Police Lt. Rich Millard.
The 35-year-old female suspect was known to the man and the homeowner as a family acquaintance, and she was a guest in the home at the time of the incident, police said.
The suspect was being held at the Royal Oak Police Department while Royal Oak detectives were continuing their investigation. Potential chargers were pending a review by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 4981081.
ORSON STARR HOUSE CELEBRATES 180 YEARS
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Orson Starr House, a historic landmark in the city of Royal Oak, celebrated 180 years on Oct. 19 with a special birthday party.
Guests toured the 1845 Greek Revival farmhouse, heard stories about the Starr family and enjoyed a celebratory slice of cake in honor of the milestone.
“They had a number of families, kids and old folks come and see it (the house),” said City Commissioner Sharlan
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Photo provided by Judy Davids
Alex Kerrington gives a tour of the Orson Starr House Oct. 19. The house features a decoration denoting its 180-year anniversary.
Royal Oak adopts Safe Routes to School infrastructure program
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — A resolution to initiate a Safe Routes to School infrastructure program was unanimously approved by the Royal Oak City Commission Oct. 13.
The Safe Routes to School infrastructure program is an “international movement and a federal program to
make it safe, convenient, and fun for children, including those with disabilities, to bike and walk to school,” according to saferoutesmichigan.org.
The program’s goals are to mitigate traffic jams, bring neighborhoods together and help students be ready to learn, the website states.
According to the website, the program will facilitate
Clawson Planning Commission approves site plan for caregiver cannabis facility
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — The Clawson Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan application for 860 Badder Ave., off Rochester Road north of 14 Mile Road, for the applicant to use the vacant building for a primary caregiver cannabis facility.
The site plan application was previously discussed at the
Trick-or-treating in Clawson
ABOVE: The Brian family, of Roseville — Tiffany and Caleb and children Ellie, 4 months, and Lehr, 3 — dress as the Incredibles during the Trick or Treat Trail at Clawson City Park Oct. 19. LEFT: Joshua Wilde, magician and owner of Clawson’s Wunderground Magic Shop, entertains trick-or-treaters waiting in line for activities during the rainy day. Amelia Abila, 8; Connie Seibt and daughter Ainsley, 8, all of Troy, watch the magic. TOP RIGHT: Luna Simonsen-Gleason, 3, of Clawson, dresses as a butterfly and Aarna Challa, 4, of Troy, dresses as Wonder Woman. RIGHT: Trick-or-treaters walk through the trees to reach the trail.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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CALENDAR
OCT. 29-31
Art exhibit: “Fearless” showcases Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors members’ interpretations of theme, on display from noon-5 p.m. Oct. 29-30 and noon-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com
OCT. 30-31
‘The Scream: A Halloween Cabaret’: 7 p.m., Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, proceeds benefit Together We Can (LGBTQ recovery conference providing substance abuse education), (248) 545-5545, theringwald@gmail.com, theringwald.com
NOV. 3
Origami Club meetup: For all skill levels, 5:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, also meets Dec. 1, register at berkleymi.gov/libraryevents, (248) 658-3440
NOV. 5
‘Pollinator Preservation Strategies for the Home Garden’: Presentation by master gardener Cheryl English, 6:30-8 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymi.gov/library events, (248) 658-3440
NOV. 7-8
Fall book and puzzle sale: 1-6 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymi.gov/library events, (248) 658-3440
NOV. 8
Hear Celtic guitarist: Workshop and concert by Tony McManus, 6:30-7:30 p.m., presented by Michigan Fingerstyle Guitar Society and host site Pursell Lutherie, 23430 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, purselllutherie. com/events
NOV. 11
Veterans Day ceremony: 11 a.m., Ferndale Memorial Mall, south of Nine Mile Road on Livernois Avenue, ferndalememorial@gmail.com, ferndalememorial.org
NOV. 13
Flower-Point Party: Hear funny 2-5 minute presentations on various garden topics, hosted by Ferndale Garden Club, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, theferndalegardenclub.com
ONGOING
‘Frozen’: Musical performed by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Nov. 1-23, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@ stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org, read story at candgnews.com
Ferndale Community Concert Band rehearsals: New and returning members meet from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, FCCB seeking clarinet, oboe, bassoon and percussion players, (313) 549-9244, info@fcconcertband.org, fcconcertband.org
Encore Chorus rehearsals: Tenor and bass vocal types can practice with LGBTQIA+ affirming group, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 13, encorechorus.org
Royal Oak Musicale Chorus rehearsals: Female group celebrating 101st season, meets 10-11:30
a.m. Mondays through December and February-May, Clawson United Methodist Church, 205 N. Main St., performance with Royal Oak Musicale Harmonics scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 16, First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., www. royaloakmusicale.com
Harmony United Chorusrehearsals: Practice with Greater Detroit chapter of men’s barbershop-style group, 7-9 p.m. most Tuesdays, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., greaterdetroit.org
Art exhibits: Autumn art group show highlights 18 local artists’ interpretations of seasonal theme, on
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The band added some decals to dress up the hearse that transports the rockabilly band’s instruments to shows.
TBY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
he F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse.
Since 2018, the rockabilly band has built a following while gigging at Freddy’s Bar & Grill in Clinton Township; the Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., in Clinton Township; the Old Miami in Detroit; and the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield Township. Each time they’re on stage, it’s the 1950s all over again. With a Gretsch six-string slung over his shoulder is Kurt J. on lead guitar, vocals and pompadour. Drummer Bradley James fuels the band’s backbeat at just the right tempo. Rounding out the trio is Adam Bob slapping the upright bass influenced by his idols: Lee Rocker, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and Marshall Lytle of Bill Haley & His Comets. At shows, the audience is treated to
The F-Hole Wreckers, from left, Adam Bob, Kurt J. and Bradley James, travel to gigs in a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
The group lets other people sit in the Cadillac DeVille and take photos. The hearse always draws attention.
MAC AND OAA FOOTBALL REGULAR SEASON RESULTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.
Oakland Activities Association
OAA-Red
The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston
has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAARed. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also all be in the postseason, and Rochester Adams will face cross-town rival Rochester in the first round.
OAA-White
The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect 4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, completed an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that de-
feated Clarkston in the regular season. Birmingham Groves was the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postseason, while Rochester Hills Stoney Creek and Rochester will also participate in postseason play.
OAA-Blue
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue opponents. The difference ended up being a 3522 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farming-
ton will also look to make noise in district play.
OAA-Gold
Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAAGold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Unfortunately, the Gold wasn’t competitive enough for any team in the division to earn a playoff spot. Ferndale went 5-4 on the season and 1-4 against non-OAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods. No other team in the division finished with a .500 or better record.
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CRIME WATCH
Groceries stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 10:30 and 10:40 p.m. Oct. 9, an unknown person stole groceries from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle in the 3200 block of Greenfield Road, south of 13 Mile Road.
Vending machine broken into
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7 p.m. Oct. 18 and 7 a.m. Oct. 19, an unknown person stole cash and sodas from a vending machine at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road.
Medical equipment stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 4:44 p.m. Oct. 22, an unknown person stole various medical supplies from Binson’s Medical Equipment & Supplies at 30475 Woodward Avenue.
Ballot box vandalized
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between noon Oct. 17 and 3 p.m. Oct. 19, an unknown person put graffiti on the voter ballot box at City Hall, 203 S. Troy St.
Detroit Zoo Wild Lights begins in November
ROYAL OAK — The holidays are just around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, the Detroit Zoo will once again host its Wild Lights.
Wild Lights will have various dates across the next few months beginning on Nov. 22, 23, 28-30. In December, the dates are 5-7, 11-23 and 26-31. And in January, the lights will be available Jan. 2-4. On Fridays and Saturdays, the event will be open 5-10:30 p.m. All other days it will be open 5-9 p.m.
The Wild Lights include a nighttime stroll with more than 500 displays and millions of LED lights that guide attendees through a trail.
The event includes themed zones, more than 500 illuminated animal and nature-themed displays; pop-up performances and music; Santa photos available for purchase; a camouflage art exhibition; seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats for purchase; 4D theater and glow with the show lanyard add-ons, and more.
Ticket prices may vary by date, time and demand between $17 and $27. All guests 2 and older are required to have a ticket.
Parking costs $8 per vehicle; zoo members park free. Members get 10% off Wild Lights general admission. For more information visit detroitzoo.org.
ROYAL OAK MARKET ART FAIR RETURNS
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition is returning Nov. 13-14 for the 10th year. The Royal Oak Farmers Market will be transformed into an indoor marketplace filled with 60 jury-selected artists, live music, food trucks, and craft beverages. Every purchase supports independent artists.
The event offers a relaxed, indoor and heated venue with music and craft beverages.
The art fair is free and is taking place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 13-14 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road.
Ruck 22 to return Nov. 8
ROYAL OAK — The annual Royal Oak Ruck 22 March will return at 10 a.m. Nov. 8. The 2.2-mile walk honors veterans and raises awareness of the veterans who die by suicide every day in the United States.
The march will begin at 10 a.m. at Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St.
Participants are being asked to walk or march the 2.2 miles while carrying 22 pounds or 22 food or personal items to raise awareness for veterans in crisis.
All donated food or personal items will go to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154, which supports veterans and their families. All funds raised will benefit local organizations helping veterans in need.
Suggested donation items include clothing, bedding and linens, books and magazines, toys and games, cold weather gear, and more. The list can be found on romi.gov.
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Football
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Macomb Area Conference
MAC-Red
The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all participate in the playoffs as well.
MAC-White
Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 25-22 loss to MACWhite foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica, Lakeview, and Roseville will also participate in postseason play, and Roseville will face Grosse Pointe South in Round 1.
MAC-Silver
Last season, Marine City was one of the bigger stories in the state due to a run that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in a Silver division
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that will have one other postseason participant in 7-2 Center Line.
MAC-Blue
Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott all have seats at the postseason table as well, thanks to all three schools finishing with better than .500 records.
MAC-Gold
Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021. After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward into district play. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MAC-Gold and will play in the postseason.
MAC-Bronze
Two seasons ago, Madison Heights Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also play in Districts as the Bronze takes four teams to the playoffs.
For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com. Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Photo by Liz Carnegie Ferndale celebrates after a stop in a double-overtime game at Madison Heights Lamphere in Week 1. Ferndale won the OAA-Gold but missed the playoffs.
Thank You
to the restaurants and bars of Royal Oak for their contribution to the American Cancer Society’s Men Wear Pink Breast Cancer fundraiser with Pink Out Royal Oak!
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Thank you also to the Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation for their participation to this very worthy cause!
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Creativity, haunts and dolls,
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.
Couple Braxton Young and Kat Young have had a love for Halloween ever since they were little. Braxton’s father was even born on Halloween.
“Growing up, we were always dressed up and always decorated the house,” Braxton said.
Kat said it’s her favorite holiday.
This year, it has taken them around two weeks and counting to set up their display pieces. The pieces include a homemade spider they call Miss Velvet, a life-size coffin and mummy on
ABOVE: Warren residents Braxton Young and Kat Young stand near one of their homemade Halloween displays.
LEFT: Most of the Youngs’ display pieces are handmade. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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display 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays until end of November, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-2504
• “In Search of Quietude” features interpretations of heads and figures by Paula Zaks, on display 1-5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays (except Thanksgiving and Black Friday) Nov. 3-Dec. 23, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.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
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767 (ext. 503), jeannie1111@comcast.net
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their front porch, and the newest addition, a repainted dollhouse with “zombified” porcelain dolls spread out around it.
“We got the house off of Facebook, and what was it, white and pink and purple, and we painted it,” Braxton said.
“I put all the spiderwebs,” Kat said. “I hung the lights.”
Kat and Braxton said they’ve had Miss Velvet in their collection for approximately five years. Braxton said it was one of the first projects they did by themselves. The spider is made out of chicken wire, spray foam, plastic wrap and PVC pipe — for the legs — for easy storage.
The couple look to YouTube and other forms of social media for tips and builds.
“There’s these people called “Wicked Makers” on YouTube, and they just make tons of stuff,” Braxton said.
Braxton went on to say the channel started with small spiders and has grown to make animatronics. Braxton also called them an inspiration.
“We’re not there yet, but maybe one day we’ll get there,” Braxton said.
Kat received the porcelain dolls from her parents’ house. They “zombified” them using paint and other materials. Braxton said they create a whole day centered around making decorations involving their two children.
“It’s a process for sure,” Kat said.
Kat said the coffin on their porch has
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl. org/upcoming-events, (248) 546-2504
• Find meetups for teens and adults, Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleymi.gov/ libraryevents
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been in her family since she was around 12 years old.
“That is one of my big staples that we put out just because it’s sentimental and it has memories,” Kat said.
The mummy was created by wrapping Braxton in plastic wrap and tracing his silhouette. Kat said a closer look shows indentations for the mouth and eyes.
“That’s one of my prize home DIYs,” Kat said.
The next display on their docket is an alien. So far, it has the basic body outline and a mask for the face. They work on it in their garage, which is also where most of their props are housed across the seasons.
They start the teardown the day after Halloween. Braxton said they try to get the props in the garage as quickly as possible.
“Because then we start decorating for Christmas,” Kat said.
“Mostly it’s just kind of getting everything into the garage and then slowly putting it away after that,” Braxton said.
The house can be broken down, but, Braxton said, it will be a bit more difficult this year since there are things attached to it.
Braxton and Kat said they get a lot of their props from garage sales, Facebook Marketplace and other discounted stores. Some of the items, such as the spiderwebs, are specially ordered. Kat said they don’t really visit craft stores, since they don’t usually have outdoor supplies.
They suggest that first-time makers try YouTube or other sources to start out. Braxton said that while starting his alien prop, he consulted the video site. They plan on adding more props through the years.
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original songs that include “Change My Direction,” “Ride of Frankenstein” and “Death Wish.” The F-Hole Wreckers also toss in cover songs with enough retro rockabilly vibes and sorchin’ surf sounds to get people dancing. When seeing the band live, there’s a feeling that Johnny Cash is watching from up above and Jerry Lee Lewis, if he could, would travel through time with his piano to join them on stage.
The F-Hole Wreckers share family ties: Kurt J. and Bradley James, of Chesterfield Township, are brothers who grew up listening to music that ranged from George Gershwin to Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin. Their mom, Diane Mogan, was a music teacher whose students came to the family home for lessons. The brothers graduated from Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township.
As young kids, all three guys were exposed to artists from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Classical, jazz and rock made an impact. Part of their sound also stems from the heavy metal bands they like.
“There’s a lot. Slayer. Rammstein. Mastodon. Shining,” Bradley James said. “We go to a lot of metal shows. I think we play heavier than most rockabilly bands.”
Adam Bob, a 2006 Romeo High School graduate, started playing music when he was about 21.
“I started late,” he said. “I learned how to play electric bass first. My stepdad was a collector. I began playing bass by ear by listening to my favorite bands at the time.”
He switched to upright bass after listening to the Stray Cats.
“I ordered a cheap bass off eBay,” Adam Bob said. “I would play six hours a day. It’s different. It’s definitely harder to play. You need this kind of instrument to play jazz and rockabilly.”
Adam Bob also is “big on country music.”
“I can’t get enough ’90s roadhouse
country,” he said. “Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill.”
The F-Hole Wreckers also pay homage to rockabilly kings the Stray Cats, occasionally performing as the Strait Cats. Because of the two bands, they decided on a company name under the moniker the F-Hole Wrecking Co. As for the name, F-holes are basically a pair of sound holes on a guitar that are shaped like the letter f.
‘One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in’
While most bands use trucks or vans to transport their instruments to gigs, the FHole Wreckers stay in tune driving a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse, a car meant for funerals.
When the group found the vehicle, “It looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp,” Kurt J. said. “You could see all the history and all the years from the different paint colors.”
No worries, though. Kurt J. is a mechanic and fixed it up.
“We brought it back from the dead. I just basically painted it with industrial enamel paint to make a nice white top,” Kurt J. said. “After that, I said, ‘I’m done.’ I like how it looks. I like that it’s not finished.”
The hearse fits all the band’s equipment: guitars, the double bass, drums and monitors.
“Those limos, they’re extra long,” Kurt J. said. “Because it was off a limo platform, there is a lot of extra space.”
The talented musicians travel by hearse locally and have cruised to Traverse City; Arcadia, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The guys often let other people sit in it and take pictures. The ride brings out different reactions from people.
“We’ve had both experiences. One of sheer joy when they see us coming down the road. They look at this thing and go ‘I
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Douglas, who is a trustee of the Royal Oak Civic Foundation, which made the celebration possible. “Ninety percent of the folks that came had never been there before, so we really did the job of introducing people to this charming piece of Royal Oak history.”
The Royal Oak Civic Foundation gave the Orson Starr House a $2,000 grant to throw the party.
“The Royal Oak Civic Foundation exists to raise funds for the city of Royal Oak programs and projects, and so in the round of grants last summer the Orson Starr House applied for funding to put on their birthday party to raise awareness of it,” Douglas said. “I understand they were very pleased with the results.”
Alexandra Kerrington, member of the Royal Oak Historical Commission and a volunteer at the Orson Starr House, led attendees through the history of the home and the Starr family on Oct. 19.
“The Starr House is the oldest standing home left in Royal Oak; it’s not the oldest one there ever was, but it is the only one that is left, so you can get an idea of how rare it is that we have such old buildings when we have so much development in Royal Oak,” Kerrington said. “It’s important that we have open houses and we have people coming in that have lived here their whole lives and have never been in the Orson Starr House.”
Originally the day was supposed to include a historical walk to significant areas in Royal Oak associated with the Starr family,
but due to the rainy weather, it was not able to be done.
“It was a really good turnout considering we had a ton of rain that day. It was cold. … I was pleasantly surprised at how many people turned up right away. Before we even opened, we had people at our door,” she said. “Like I said, we had a lot of new visitors. We always love having returning visitors, but giving that first tour through the house is always special.”
Kerrington said that the best part about having this historical landmark in Royal Oak is the opportunity to teach people about the history of Royal Oak pioneers and their connections to the different parts of the city.
“You can see people connect the dots and discover the city’s origins. The Starr family were some of the first pioneers to come to this area in the state,” she said. “People don’t realize that the land they are living on could be Starr land.”
Getting the kids involved and taking them through tours of the Starr house is another favorite aspect of Kerrington’s.
“It’s really important, especially for the little kids as well. It’s my favorite way of teaching them how people used to live, and right here in their hometown,” she said.
The Starr House was built by Orson and Rhonda Starr, according to community engagement specialist Judy Davids. The Starrs were known for their craftsmanship in manufacturing cowbells, brick and tile, industries that supported the area’s early growth.
“The Starr House was built in 1845; this was a time of great immigration from eastern states into Michigan, and so the Starr
family made cowbells and bricks, and especially when you think about the role of farming in the mid 19th century in Michigan, cowbells are such an important symbol of that agricultural background,” Douglas said. “And I will say, I mean, I am a history buff and a genealogist, and I will say that if you don’t learn from your history, how can you plan for your future?”
While the planned walking tour was canceled due to rain, residents can still explore the Starr family’s legacy on their own. A self-guided tour map is available to download at romi.gov/starr-walk. The route is 3.5 miles.
For more information, visit romi.gov. Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Guests admire the original photos within the Orson Starr House.
Photos provided by Judy Davids
A room in the Orson Starr House gives people some idea of what life was like in Royal Oak’s early days.
the planning, development and implementation of projects intended to improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption and air pollution near elementary and middle schools.
The program began in 2003, and since then 248 Michigan schools have participated. The program has awarded more than $31 million in infrastructure funding and more than $1.4 million in non-infrastructure funding.
“This funding can yield $300,000 in infrastructure funding per school and $15,000 in programmatic funding per school,” City Commissioner Rebecca Cheezum said. “This could bring some good funding into our community, and it’s also in line with some of our plans. It’s in line with our aging in place plan, in improving walkability in our city and is also in line with our sustainability and climate action plan as well as our master plan.”
Cheezum said that the resolution is an opportunity for the commissioners to show their support for the initiative as it moves forward. She said that they are hoping to submit grant proposals in February.
Cheezum said that Royal Oak Schools, Shrine Catholic Schools, and the St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s Lutheran schools have indicated their support for the program.
City Commissioner Brandon Kolo asked if the program would need any support from the community in terms of assisting with data on walkability.
Cheezum said that they held two data collection days on Oct. 24 and 25, but anybody can collect data at any time.
If interested, Cheezum said that there is an audit that people who are collecting data need to fill out. To do so, the person would need to go through a quick training to understand how the audit works.
“We can provide you training, and it’s something that you can do on an app on your phone. It’s pretty user friendly,” she said. “We are really open to hearing from parents or other members of our community about concerns that they have. So, you can just email me a concern that you have.”
Cheezum said that they are going to be compiling all the data together to pinpoint problem areas. They are also going to work with the schools to figure out potential solutions and work with experts including partners at the Michigan Department of Transportation and the county to figure out what is most feasible.
City Commissioner Sharlan Douglas
logged problem areas in the audit throughout Royal Oak the previous weekend.
“I will say that this is an excellent way to get your steps in and be productive. It’s a pleasant walk down lovely Royal Oak city streets,” she said. “And you’re contributing not only to the age in place plan, but also making our streets walkable and friendly to children and to anybody who wants to walk or bike or roll or push a stroller down our sidewalks.”
Mayor Michael Fournier said that this initiative will be helpful for his kids’ safety.
“I would just like to personally thank you, with two kids that occasionally, because their dad is in the City Commission and their mom’s a teacher, have to walk home from the middle school more often after sports or school than they probably would like,” he said. “I think incumbent upon us as a com-
mission, it’s incumbent upon us as adults in the community, as mentors in the community, that we help shape a better way for them to move in the community they love.”
Cheezum said that the program is something that can help to change the community of Royal Oak for the better.
“There’s really a huge opportunity here for the community to get a better sense of what we need to do to make our community more walkable while also potentially bringing in funding,” she said. “But you know, everyone is coming together to work on this, the schools coming together with the city, and all these volunteers coming to help support. And it’s really cool to see.”
If you are interested in completing an audit, contact Cheezum at cccheezum@romi.gov.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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Aug. 12 Planning Commission meeting, but the decision to approve or disapprove was postponed due to the commission wanting more information.
According to the proposal packet, the existing development at 860 Badder Ave. is a two-story building that includes a front circle driveway and 13 parking spaces to the rear of the building.
The applicant is proposing to occupy the building as a primary caregiver cannabis facility, which is defined as a “facility where a ‘primary caregiver’ who is legally registered by the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency may lawfully assist up to five qualifying patients who are also legally registered by the department with the acquisition of medical mairjuana (cannabis) in accordance with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act of 2008,” according to the proposal packet.
According to the site plan proposal, the Planning Commission is required to approve the odor control methods in compliance with the city’s zoning ordinance. Methods of odor control include but are not limited to activated carbon filters/scrubbers, internal exhaust fans, odor neutralizers and air purifiers.
“I was interested in the waste of materials. It sounds like no legitimate marijuana is going to be sitting out there in the dumpster. It’s going to be destroyed or wasted somehow or mixed,” said Gregory Kucera, chair of the Planning Commission.
Hearse
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can’t believe what I’m seeing.’ Then you have the other people that look at it and freak out, clench their purse, back up, grab their dog and hold their kids tight,” Kurt J. said. “There’s people out there that are scared of it. There’s people out there that think it’s cool. Sometimes they ask, ‘Are there dead people in there?’ or ‘Aren’t you worried about any spirits?’”
Bradley James said the rig is a great way to promote live shows, because wherever you find the hearse, you find the band. The bandmates agree the car drives “low and slow.”
“One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in, zero to 60,” Adam Bob said. “Whatever gets us there.”
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Kucera said he is concerned about people diving in the dumpster to collect marijuana waste.
“For the waste, there are certain companies that come up and pick up the waste. So, it will be stored inside the facility,” John Samona, site plan applicant, said. “The dumpster won’t have any clippings or branches or leaves of any of that sort. The dumpster is for regular garbage.”
Evan Carpenter, Planning Commission member, asked how the process works in a facility like this.
“Do people come in and take care of the product themselves or does somebody else do that and they come and pick it up? What’s the transaction process?” he said.
Samona said that the caregiver grows the product for the patients and then the caregivers deliver the product to the patient.
“As far as the parking situation, there won’t be more than three, four cars there at any time, max. So it’s not open for retail, and you’re not going to have traffic people coming in and out. It’s just pretty much the caregivers,” Samona said.
Planning Commissioner Erin Redmond brought up the discussion of the smell that could come from the facility and what the applicant will have in place to prevent smells.
“The facility will have 5-foot carbon filters with fans that suck in the odor, and those will be placed throughout the building,” Samona said. “You actually only need like three or four, but we have purchased 12 just to have extras.”
The proposal was approved by the
“It’s American rock ‘n’ roll. It’s American motors,” Bradley James said. “Everything popped big in the ’50s.”
“It’s been that way since the creation,” Adam Bob said. “When hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll merged together, it attracted all the rebels.”
The F-Hole Wreckers are such big fans of the rat rod car style that they hold a Rat Rod Rally every summer at Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mount Clemens.
“A rat rod is a half-done vehicle that has an upgraded, hot-rodded engine but nothing else,” Kurt J. said. “It’s really bare bones. Usually a rat rod is something you kind of just climb into, but it runs. It looks gnarly.”
Check out the band at fholewreckers. com. The F-Hole Wreckers will perform Nov. 1 during the Spellbound Halloween costume party at the Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar, located at 23218 Greater Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores. The Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar Facebook page said the party will be from 8 p.m. until midnight.
For more information, visit www. cityofclawson.com.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Planning Commission in a unanimous vote. Samona said they are hoping to have this development up and running by the end of the year.
Photo provided by the City of Clawson
The existing development at 860 Badder Ave. will become a primary caregiver cannabis facility.
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