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WEST BLOOMFIELD — When the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees met Dec. 1, members voted unanimously to adopt a resolution honoring the life and contributions of Kathy Hagopian, who served the township on boards and commissions for more than 20 years. Hagopian died Nov. 13, just one day after her 67th birthday. According to Debbie Binder, the township clerk and a trustee of the board, Hagopian stepped down from her position on the West Bloomfield Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals in September, citing health-related reasons. She had served in both positions since October 2017. “She loved what she did, and she loved her commitment,” Binder said. “I am thankHagopian ful for her service to the community.” Hagopian was remembered by officials as a consummate professional — always prepared, and passionate about public service. She was described as loving, kind, respectful to all people, and an animal lover. “My time on the board with her has been excellent,” said Sheldon Larky, secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals. “She was a dedicated public servant, and I’m going to miss her.” Prior to serving on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, Hagopian had served on the Wetland Review Board from 2001-15. That board is now known as the Environmental Commission. “I have been the environmental liaison to the Board of Trustees since I started in 2012,” said trustee Diane Rosen-
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield High senior Elizabeth Eichbrecht swam her final high school event Nov. 21 at Oakland University in the MHSAA Division 1 state meet. As expected, she went out on top, with state titles in both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle. “I accomplished what I wanted to accomplish this year,” she said. “This year, being my last year, I really wanted to put a stamp on it and end it the best way I possibly could.” Eichbrecht certainly achieved that. Not only did she win titles in both events, but she also set All-Finals records in both races. Eichbrecht’s 200-yard prelim time of 1:45:05 broke a record set in 2007 by Olympic medalist Allison Schmitt. “My accomplishments are lifted up by my team and the fact that we accomplished more together as a team than other (West Bloomfield) teams in the past,” she said. “My accomplishments are my own, but to see as a team we’ve cleared almost the entire varsity record board and that we’ve taken down many other records … just to be a part of that team is the thing I’ll take away the most.” With Eichbrecht on the team the past four years, West Bloomfield has consistently
Eichbrecht swims in the pool at West Bloomfield High. fought in the top 10 at states and has put together some of the best seasons in program history. “I think it’s made a huge impact on our program overall,” said Ronson Webster, head swim coach at West Bloomfield High. “The young swimmers from the middle school see the accomplishments that are happening at the high school. … They look up to those older swimmers, and now they want to be just like them.” Four years ago, Eichbrecht was in middle school and looking forward to her high school career. She proceeded to win state titles in the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events as a freshman, and then she won both events in each year of her high school career. “When she was a freshman, we knew she was going to do well,” Webster said. “We had goals for her as a freshman … to hopefully break a state record (by the time See SWIMMER on page 9A
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Julie Selonke, right, a professional chef and graduate of the Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College, shares a moment with a student. “I fell in love with teaching as much as I fell in love with food,” Selonke said. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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FARMINGTON — The Farmington Community Library recently celebrated five decades at its current location in Farmington with an event that also unveiled plans for future development. The downtown Farmington branch has been located at 23500 Liberty Street for 50 years, and during the special event Dec. 7, the public was able to review renderings of renovations planned for both that building and the Farmington Hills branch, located at 32737 W. 12 Mile Road. The event also served as a public introduction to the new library director, Sasha Matthews, who started Dec. 1. “I love renovations. I love the community input they got originally to help craft the plan,” Matthews said. “Outside spaces are so important. I’m very excited to be coming in at the beginning of the renovation part of this.” Kelley Siegrist is officially retiring Jan. 9 from her role as library director. “It is so exciting to see the planning of the last four years come to fruition,” Siegrist said. See LIBRARY on page 8A
Chefs share tips for entertaining during holidays BY GENA JOHNSON
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METRO DETROIT — The holidays are a time to eat, drink and be merry. To make the most of the season, the Culinary Studies Institute at Oakland Community College — Royal Oak shared tips on how to make holiday entertaining enjoyable for both guests and the host. “I believe love is incorporated into the
food,” said Angelica Galeana, 24, a longtime cook and first-semester student at the Culinary Institute. “If you’re cooking and you’re in a bad mood, it’s not going to come out right.” A favorite for her holiday dinners and celebrations are pozoles, a traditional Mexican stew. Galeana said green pozoles are from southern Mexico near Acapulco and typically made with chicken while red See CHEFS on page 9A
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — There is a new scam underway in the township where an invoice is sent to residents, according to the West Bloomfield Township website. The scam reportedly asks for payments via automated clearing house or wire payments. The township does not accept those payments and does not send invoices via an email link. Residents are being advised to pay close attention to the email address. All email correspondence from the township will end in @ wbtownship.org If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, please contact the West Bloomfield police at (248) 975-9200.
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METRO DETROIT — Mercy High School swam and dove past the competition to win its third consecutive Michigan High School Athletic Association State Championships for Division 2 in Girls Swimming & Diving at Eastern Michigan University Nov. 22. The competition was tight. The Marlins finished with 337 points, winning the championship by just two points over Grosse Pointe South. This is the 14th state title for the Marlins and the sixth for head coach Michel Venos.
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FARMINGTON HILLS — After more than 4 inches of snow fell Dec. 10, the Farmington Hills Department of Public Works crews began plowing residential streets. The department is asking residents to remove their cars from the street and park them in the garage or driveway.
FARMINGTON — The latest draft of the parks and recreation master plan for the city of Farmington is available for the public to review, now until Jan. 12. Feedback is welcome. Members of the public can review the draft at farmingtonforward2025.com/parksandrec and leave comments. A hard copy is also available at Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty St., during business hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Public feedback will also be taken at a meeting of the Farmington Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12. The meeting will be held in the council chambers at City Hall. One can also submit comments in writing.
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ustomer service and treatment of employees are the keys to success, according to the owners of two local businesses that have flourished for decades. “I think we have built a company based on a certain ethical standard and we’ve treated our customers the right way, and we’ve acted with integrity and trust, and we’ve treated our team members the right way who in turn have really put in that additional effort and loyalty to help us grow,” said Mark Tapper, CEO of Tapper’s Jewelry. Tapper said his father, Howard Tapper, founded the company in 1977 because he believed many other jewelry businesses at the time were not focused on customer service. “He believed many jewelry stores were not operated in a customer-centric way. So, there were silly policies that were considered the norm in 1977 that today we would think were kind of crazy, but he didn’t like how those businesses operated,” Tapper said. According to Tapper, some of the customer-service policies that his father was very innovative in changing included giving customers cash refunds and offering them a vast
selection of complimentary gift wrapping for their purchases. “He was very value oriented. He wanted to make sure that the customer got tremendous value for the price that they were paying. So, he had a very large selection of merchandise, and he really tried to give the very, very best prices in metropolitan Detroit,” Tapper said. The first Tapper’s Jewelry store opened at 12 Mile Road and Northwestern Highway in front of a racquet club. Tapper said his dad chose that location due to the popularity of the sport at the time; he thought that customers would come in and look at jewelry on their way to or from the racquet club. That idea didn’t work out as well as his father hoped it would, but he said his dad maintained a positive attitude. He said his father sold $1,100 worth of merchandise on that first day, and with rent being $1,000 his dad knew his business would survive another month. Today, Tapper’s Jewelry has four locations, including its headquarters in West Bloomfield; Novi, which opened in 2022; and two locations that recently expanded inside Somerset Mall in Troy. “For us it’s all about the customer — givSee BUSINESS on page 8A
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For Siegrist, the planning started when she became the director there in April 2021. She said it has been a continual process. First, a strategic plan was developed, followed by a space utilization study that sought community feedback, as well as a building accessibility audit. According to Siegrist, libraries are not just for books anymore. People come to the library for all sorts of reasons, including recreational hobbies like knitting, crocheting and playing cards. A focus group and survey helped identify what patrons want, as did input from staff who regularly interact with the public. “They see what’s going on in the building at any given time,” Siegrist said. “People want more study room space.” The renovations for each library branch will feature more individual study spaces, each of which can accommodate four to six people. In addition, the restrooms will be revamped to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Farmington branch renovations also include an outdoor amphitheater located on the corner of State and Liberty streets. This space can be used for storytime, movies, musi-
cal performances and more. A children’s play area will be placed on the opposite side of the building. The Farmington Hills location will also add an outdoor space, complete with wireless internet access. In addition, a revamped parking lot will feature dedicated walking paths to ensure pedestrian safety. Siegrist emphasized that the planning process was a truly collaborative effort. “I’m a little sad that I won’t actually see it break ground,” Siegrist said. “I’m confident that Sasha, who is taking over, will carry that (plan to fruition).” According to Siegrist, the first phase is set to begin in March 2026 and be completed by September 2026. The library renovations are part of a larger 10-year master plan. As for the new library director, Matthews grew up in Walled Lake where she lived before her family moved to Virginia Beach, Va., when she was 10 years old. She knew she wanted to become a librarian after volunteering for a summer reading program. She later earned her master’s degree in library and information science from Wayne State University. She was most recently the regional manager at the Virginia Beach Public Library, overseeing planning, operations and community engagement initiatives for five branches. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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ing the very, very best customer experience possible,” Tapper said. “One of our core values is about spreading joy to our guests, and it’s just really, really important to us. As soon as a guest walks into one of our stores, it’s my expectation that they really get treated as if they were a guest in your own home. “We offer beverages, we try to make it a nice, warm and welcoming environment for everyone that comes in. Whether you are buying a $50 baptism gift or a $50,000 diamond, or selling us $200 in gold, our expectation is that everyone gets the same level of high service when they come in,” said Tapper. “So, I really think that is what has differentiated us throughout the years, as well as a reputation of being one of Michigan’s most trusted businesses.” Ryan McInerney, executive manager of Star Lincoln in Southfield, grew up in the car business. He said he started with the company at the age of 16 as a porter. His grandfather founded the company in 1970, one of approximately 30 dealerships around the country that Hoot McInerney owned. McInerney said that he believes the
successful outcome of any business, including his, is determined by the people who work there. “From a baby onward, I was always around car people, and I always heard about how to treat customers, how to treat your employees, and, you know, doing business the right way,” said McInerney. “And really, I believe it’s all about relationships that you build with the employees, with whoever the corporate people are that you’ve got to deal with (from Ford Motor Co., in the case of Star Lincoln). You’ve got to treat people with kindness and respect, and I think that goes a really long way.” McInerney said they have also hired a very diversified staff that is in tune with the latest technology and brings a wide range of cultural knowledge and experiences. He said that their current staff ranges in age from 18 to 80-plus. “I think that has really helped us at adapting to new technology and just really doing things the right way. But I really believe it’s about how you treat your employees and how you treat your customers, and that’s something that my grandfather instilled in all of us in the car business, and I really believe that,” McInerney said. McInerney and Tapper both emphasized treating people like family and being See BUSINESS on page 11A
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pozoles are commonly eaten in northern Mexico and made with pork. The meat is the centerpiece of the dish and topped with vegetables, which can include onions, cabbage, cilantro, radishes, lime and avocado. “There are so many toppings,” Galeana said. “We like to joke and say that it is the salad in the soup.” The seasonings include chiles, spices, whole oregano, cumin, clove, black pepper and salt. A chicken or beef bouillon further enhances the flavor. Hominy — a white corn — is also added. Galeana prefers cooking with whole spices because the freshness of ground spices is difficult to determine. The dish is typically served with tostadas, which are crunchy and flat. Galeana likes the El Milagro tostadas, available at most grocery stores that sell Hispanic food. She said the stew is simple, easy to make, and has been a crowd pleaser at her home. “It takes putting love in small ingredients,” she said. Galeana has been cooking most of her life. She started working in the industry at age 16. “I have been cooking since I was 8 … when I was tall enough to reach the pots and pans and things from the cupboard,” she said. Galeana said she knew a lot about cooking and preparing foods in the Mexican tradition, but she wanted to learn more.
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she was a senior). … She’s always been such a hard worker, so it’s been an honor and a privilege.” Expectations were high, but she lived up to them. “It’s always super cool when you have a girl that can break all of the records when we go to a pool,” Webster said. “She’s had an undefeated career in high school, minus one event. This year she took second in a 500(yard) freestyle … but she actually swam it butterfly and still took second place. … I’m super proud of everything she’s accomplished.” Now, Eichbrecht will go on to swim at Indiana University, which touts one of the best swimming programs in the country. “I want to continue swimming my events,” Eichbrecht said. “Just to be able to
She has been working at an upscale Italian restaurant. “It opened up my mind to learn new things,” Galeana said. She said she’s always studying the craft, from beautifully plating a dish to incorporating different spices and preparing foods from other cultures. Galeana strives to “whip up something on the fly,” as professional chefs do. It was with this in mind that she enrolled in the program to study to be a chef. Mike Dakoske is also a first-semester student in the culinary program at OCC. He describes himself as primarily a vegetarian, and he suggests preparing vegetables cooked properly for holiday entertaining. “Watch that you don’t overcook vegetables,” he said. Dakoske suggested a technique used at the vegan restaurant where he used to work. Wash the vegetables and slit the top to allow air in, keeping the vegetable whole. Put on a baking sheet, season with oil and salt and pepper, and then roast the vegetables for about 45 minutes or until they have some char. Then take the vegetables out of the oven. “People would just walk by and grab them,” Dakoske said. “They taste like candy.” Dakoske, 53, has more than 30 years of industry experience. He works at a high-end restaurant in downtown Detroit where he is responsible for cold foods, appetizers and desserts. He believes going to school and studying to be a chef makes a big difference. “I would highly recommend anybody in the culinary industry go to school,” Datrain with people that are faster than me, I think, will help me continue to grow as a swimmer.” In 2026, for the first time since she was in middle school, someone not named Elizabeth Eichbrecht will win the 200- and 500yard freestyle events at the MHSAA Division 1 state meet. “I feel great. It’s been an honor to be a part of this team,” Eichbrecht said. “I’m ready to go swim at Indiana with my future teammates.” According to swimcloud.com, Eichbrecht is the 20th ranked high school senior in the country and the top recruit from Michigan in the 2026 class. Indiana landed three top 20 recruits in the country in this year’s class. Eichbrecht joins top swimmers Kayla Han and Paige Downey. Indiana finished in fourth place at the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Championship meet. Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
koske said. “I’m on the other side of it now. I believe in the value of school.” Julie Selonke is a professional chef who has been teaching at OCC for 14 years. Her career spans nearly 30 years. She has cooked for kings and queens, U.S. presidents, and celebrities like Tiger Woods and Kid Rock — to name just a few — during her 10 years working at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills and at the Tribute restaurant in Farmington Hills. Selonke suggests preparing as much as possible in advance to make the event go smoothly. A scalloped potato dish is an easy dish to serve when entertaining. The chef suggests prepping it in a casserole dish and then putting it in the refrigerator. The extra time will enhance the flavor.
“They probably taste better after hanging out in the refrigerator for a few days,” she said. The day of the event, put the casserole dish in the oven and bake. Top with crumbled pretzels in melted butter for crunch and serve. Selonke also recommends enlisting others to bring a dish of their choice. “As host, it’s lovely to spread the workload a little bit, and that can enhance the enjoyment,” Selonke said. “When you do the major items that may be difficult for people to bring — the roast, the turkey — invite people to bring a side or some other component. … You have an opportunity to get yourself put together and not look disheveled, (but rather) like the consummate entertainer.”
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count directly through payroll deduction, regardless of whether their employer sponsors a retirement plan. “The heart of the issue is making sure people are ready for retirement,” McFall said. The program would operate as a publicprivate partnership overseen by a state board and the state treasury, growing the funds through an investment firm. McFall compared it to the 529 Michigan Education Savings Program. All workers would be offered the plan when they’re hired. If they decline, they can always opt in later. They can also access the funds at any time, so the funds are available in an emergency. And if they change jobs, they can still easily access the funds since they’re managed by the state. McFall originally pitched the concept last year, and bipartisan support this year has given it renewed momentum. He said the plan addresses multiple needs. First and foremost is what McFall describes as an urgent need to address Michigan’s growing retirement security gap. He points to a report by the American Association of Retired Persons, which shows that as of 2020, nearly 42% of Michigan’s private-sector workers ages 18-64 lacked access to a retirement savings plan at their place of employment. Another report by the Pew Charitable Trusts’ retirement savings project estimates there are currently 1.5 million Michigan workers without workplace retirement benefits. McFall said the program also supports small businesses that form the economic backbone of many communities. Due to their more limited resources, small businesses can’t always afford to offer a retirement
plan. With this program, they could offer that benefit at no additional cost. “It makes small businesses much more competitive when they’re trying to recruit talent,” McFall said. He believes there’s also a benefit to taxpayers, since more people being able to safely retire would reduce the burden on public safety net programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Research by Pew estimates as much as $11 billion in taxpayer savings over the next 20 years if a statewide retirement savings program is implemented. “You go to food pickups at Forgotten Harvest and Gleaners and there are so many seniors picking up boxes. With this program, maybe they wouldn’t have to do that. I think if more people were given the proper tools to start saving, many people would take advantage of it,” McFall said. “In the end, it will also save taxpayer dollars by keeping more people off public assistance,” he said. “Hopefully it will also allow people to age in place instead of having to be forced out of a home they’ve been in for decades because they can no longer afford to stay there.” Currently, there are 17 states in the country that have implemented similar laws, with 14 of them having active programs, often referred to as “secure choice” or “work and save.” Tisdel, the bills’ cosponsor, said such a program would make a real difference in Michigan. “Every hardworking Michigander deserves the opportunity to save for a secure future. That shouldn’t depend on the size of your employer or where you work,” Tisdel said in a statement. “Providing a simple, reliable savings option supports personal responsibility, empowers workers, and builds long-term financial independence,” he said. “This is a practical step that strengthens Michigan families.” Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
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Sworn in the Newly Elected Council Members; Kevin Kroger and DuAnne Sonneville; Appointed Kevin Kroger as a Mayor and Bruce McIntyre as a Mayor Pro Tern; Postponed the Side Yard Setback Variance for a Previously Installed Shed at 4049 Beach Drive. Approved a Lake Side Setback Variance for the Installation of Outdoor Kitchen at 4480 Dow Ridge; Approved the Following Items on the Consent Agenda; Environmental Sensitive Permit (ESA) for 4000 Oak Grove, Watercourse/ Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 5011 Elmgate Drive, Building Permit Extension for 5345 Elmgate Bay, New Business License for UK Pizza at 3260 Orchard Lake Rd, Closing of Water & Sewer Saving Accounts, and Lake Management Services Proposal for Orchard Lake SAD; Approved Ezee Fiber METRO Act Permit Application; Approved EGLE Brownfield Sub-grant Agreement for Orchard Shoppes LLC; Postponed the First Reading Amendment to City Zoning Ordinance No. 14.01, Article II, Definitions, Section 2.02 - Definition of Floor Area, Usable Postponed the First Reading Amendment to City Zoning Ordinance No. 14.01, Article VI, Off Street Parking and Loading Requirements, C. Business and Commercial Approved the Annual Application and Adopted a Resolution for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Accepted all Department Reports.
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‘Scrooge in Rouge’: Musical-comedy about actors who get sick and chaos that ensues when fill-ins must perform “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m. Dec. 19, 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 21, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org
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Winter concert: Performance by children’s entertainer Kevin Devine, 11 a.m.-noon, West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
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Enchanted Skate: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Riley Park Ice Rink, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, facebook.com/rileyparkicerink
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feld Swimmer. “I had the privilege of working with Kathy and watching her as she was an amazing commissioner. She did her homework, and she went above and beyond. And she will be sorely missed.” Hagopian lived in West Bloomfield for more than 30 years. Professionally, she was the owner and operator of a construction company for 24 years. This gave Hagopian insight to the applicants that came before her in her roles on the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, according to trustee Jim Manna. “She was a professional builder and had another perspective when she looked at different applicants that came before her,” Manna said. “I respected that about her. She was extremely fair.” The trustee reflected on the loss felt by her death. “She will be dearly missed,” Manna said. “Her death was a complete loss to the entire township and to me personally.” The Planning Commission focuses on land use and future development in the township, while the Zoning Board of Appeals provides a way for property owners to receive relief through permission by the board for unique situations that allow for a variance in zoning codes. Both play a key role in shaping land use within the township. In her personal life, Hagopian was married to Emil Hagopian for 40 years. “If you knew Kathy, she was not one to accept
praise or recognition for a job that she considered just giving back to her community,’’ Emil Hagopian said at the trustees’ meeting. He thanked everyone who spoke, as well as others in the community who had offered his family their condolences. “I know Kathy would be very honored tonight,” Emil Hagopian said. Lance Stokes most recently served with Hagopian on the Planning Commission and previously on the Wetland Review Board. “I’ve never seen anyone work so diligently and so hard,” Stokes said. He gave an example of Hagopian’s preparedness. “We all reviewed the documents that were sent,” Stokes said. “Kathy would come with red marks and yellow marks (on her documents). … She was always ready. She was truly committed.” He also shared his perspective on honoring her. “She was a wonderful person,” Stokes said. “Rather than say I will miss her, I will say I will always remember her.” Hagopian also donated to many charitable causes, including the Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, Bark Nation – Detroit and the Solanus Casey Foundation, according to her obituary. In addition to her husband, Hagopian is survived by her sons John (Gina), David (Krystal), and Justin (Shelby), as well as her sister Beverly (Ed) Penner Booms, her grandchildren Grayson, Oliver, Maverick and Skyler, and a host of nieces and nephews. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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No one enjoys going to the dentist but knowing what to expect can help relieve the anxiety many patients find in the chair. At Jamestowne South Dental in Bingham Farms, patients find confidence in the friendly atmosphere and the professionalism of the dental team, led by Peter T. Cracchiolo Jr., D.D.S., and John A. DeCarolis, D.D.S.
Jamestowne South Dental offers general dentistry services (including pediatrics), as well as orthodontics with clear aligners, dental implants, full mouth reconstructions, removable appliances, as well as cosmetic options. “We are 1,000% committed to patient care and the patient experience,” Dr. Pete said. That pledge, he said, is backed by more than 700 five-star Google reviews of the practice. “If you’re a new patient coming in for a cleaning and examination, our dental hygienists will assess your periodontal needs and provide your cleaning in a welcoming, and comfortable
environment. We give every patient a tour of their mouth with photographs and radiographs. We identify potential areas of need, and each patient receives a treatment plan tailored to his or her needs,” Dr. Pete said. Both doctors are graduates of the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Dentistry and bring a combined 60-plus years of experience to the practice. Dr. Pete has also completed rigorous training in cosmetic dentistry, occlusion and restorative dentistry at Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Pete currently sits on the board of the Oakland County Dental Society, as well as the Peer Review Committee.
Dr. John is the former president of the Oakland County Dental Society and is the current chair of its Ethics Committee. He also sits on the Michigan Board of Dentistry. “We understand that most people don’t really like going to the dentist, especially for any treatment beyond a basic cleaning,” Dr. Pete said. “But with the patient being our priority, we make the entire experience as painless as possible.” Jamestowne South Dental is located at 24255 W. 13 Mile Road, Suite 150, just east of Telegraph Road. For more information, go to jsdsmile.com. To schedule an appointment, call (248) 433-6000.
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