5/8/24 Farmington Press

CAR SHOW SEASON IS BACK

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

Crowdfunding campaign aims to create public gathering space in downtown Farmington

FARMINGTON — For those who consider downtown to be the jewel of the city, a recently launched campaign could help to further polish that perspective.

A crowdfunding campaign was recently announced

Golf returns after ‘busiest season ever’ at Oakland County parks

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — On a recent sunny and pleasant Monday morning, Clawson resident David Swanson found himself where so many Michiganders like to be this time of year – on a golf course.

Swanson was at Red Oaks Golf Course in Madison Heights, which is one of five courses operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.

Golf enthusiasts in Michigan endure months of not having an opportunity to play the sport they love at an outdoor course.

by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the city of Farmington and the Downtown Development Authority, according to a press release.

Crowdfunding campaigns aim to fund projects with donations from a large group of people.

If Farmington’s campaign is successful, according to a press release, “the downtown gateway of Masons

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When the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission opened its season March 29, it gave thousands an opportunity to start swinging their clubs again.

Swanson plays with a group of fellow retirees.

“We champ at the bit,” Swanson said. “We’ve been playing here for … I know more than 10 years, and we play every Monday and Friday, and then we go (to) breakfast or lunch and we just have a ball. … We play and have a good time and be comrades to each other and enjoy coming out here. They know us and take good care of us.”

Aside from Red Oaks, Oakland County’s other municipal courses are Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills, Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Lyon Township, Springfield Oaks Golf Course in Davisburg and White Lake Oaks Golf Course in White Lake. Red

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The goal of a recently launched crowdfunding campaign is to raise money for a public gathering space in the area located at the northwest corner of Farmington Road and Grand River Avenue.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Oaks is a nine-hole course, with the others being 18 holes.

Since COVID-19, Tom Hughes, who is the chief of parks operations and maintenance for the north district of Oakland County parks, said that golf’s popularity has “spiked up.”

He said that last year there were around 40,000 starts at Glen Oaks and Springfield, 32,000 or 33,000 at White Lake, 29,000 at Lyon and 22,000 at Red Oaks.

“When one person starts, that counts as a start,” Hughes said. “Last year was our busiest year ever … and that trend this year is continuing. … (I) haven’t seen golf tail off at all, which is a good thing.”

Doug Ammon, who is the park supervisor for Glen Oaks, shared a similar sentiment, saying that since COVID, golf has seen a major uptick.

“It’s the biggest boom since the ‘90s in Michigan,” Ammon said. “I haven’t seen it like this since then. … It’s an exciting sport, and (people) figured out it’s a good way to get out for a few hours and have a good time.”

According to Dave Davis, who is a recreation program specialist at Red Oaks, even two weeks prior to the beginning of the season, people were calling to find out when the facility was going to open.

“Attendance has been good,” Davis said. “We’ve already had one day that we had a full tee sheet from open to close. We expect more of that. … There has been a big increase since COVID – probably double the amount of people we push through here.”

Golf has hooked many people over the course of many years, and as such, there are plenty of veterans who have come back for more, even after decades of playing the sport. However, each season presents a new opportunity for people to take it up for the first time.

Troy resident John Harris recently retired, and he got a call from his brother Jim that his brother had purchased some clubs.

John decided to give the sport a shot himself, and although he hasn’t had any official lessons, he has the same access that millions of others do when it comes to trying to pick things up that he can apply on the course.

“I was watching the LPGA,” John said. “I just observed that. … I was trying to rep-

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Oakland County golf facilities are welcoming golfers back. Red Oaks Golf Course in Madison Heights is one of five facilities operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Farmington Hills man charged following shooting that left Pontiac resident paralyzed

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

PONTIAC — A Farmington Hills man is facing felony charges after a shooting incident in Pontiac that left a man paralyzed, according to a press release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect reportedly fired multiple gunshots into a Pontiac residence occupied by three people.

Sometime after 10 p.m. April 7, sheriff’s deputies responded to a call of shots fired in an apartment on Fireside Lane, in the North Hill Farms apartment complex in Pontiac.

Deputies found a 20-year-old man who had been shot in the neck lying on the floor of an apartment.

The injured man told deputies an unknown suspect shot into the residence.

Deputies also found a 19-year-old woman in the apartment who had been shot in the arm.

A 43-year-old man also in the apartment was unharmed.

EXPLORE Feature Series

The following is part of C & G Newspapers’ feature series about Northern Michigan destinations for readers to explore.

THE STORIED HISTORY OF CHARLEVOIX’S CASTLE FARMS

BY GREG TASKER

CHARLEVOIX — When most people think of northern Michigan, images of Renaissance-style castles don’t readily spring to mind.

Yet, such a castle, one with a storied history and ties to state and national memories, stands outside Charlevoix, tucked among the expansive farms, orchards, lakes and small towns of this inviting patch of north-

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ern Michigan.

Its existence perplexed me for years. Until a recent visit, I knew nothing about this castle, now called Castle Farms, except that it was a wedding venue. It turns out that Castle Farms is so much more and well worth a visit.

Built in 1918, the castle, after years of being abandoned, was restored by its current

Campaign

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Corner in Farmington will be activated and completed to create a universally accessible public gathering space.”

The location is at the northwest corner of Farmington Road and Grand River Avenue, in front of the Farmington Masonic Lodge and is reportedly around 1,500 square feet, with the city holding a 100-year land use agreement for it.

The campaign is being offered through the Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity.

According to the release, if the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $75,000 by June 7, the project will win a matching grant with funds made possible via the MEDC’s Public Spaces Community Places program.

“This project will be utilizing the PSCP program’s Universal Design and Accessibility Extension, which allows for an additional $25,000 in matching funds if the project meets the standards of Universal Design and Accessibility,” the release states.

Kate Knight, the executive director of the Farmington DDA, said that the project is one that has been a long time coming, and one that has been enough of a priority to be included in the city’s downtown master plan for more than a decade.

“We know we have the ability to execute a really strong universally accessible design, and we have the opportunity to make a big difference here in the heart of downtown at our historic center, with the old Town Hall, Masons – they’re undergoing a lot of restoration work,” Knight said. “We see a resurgence in investing in these downtowns that are really emblematic of community and the importance of place, and this is our chance to take advantage of all the resources available on state and federal levels. It’s a once-ina-lifetime opportunity.”

The release states that the campaign would complete the space at Masons Corner with trees, greenspace, a sculptural swing, moveable outdoor furniture, low fencing at the street, and custom pavers to create universally accessible pedestrian access “using the same and (complementary) high-quality materials from both (the) Grand River and Farmington Road streetscapes.”

According to Knight, the anticipated cost for the project is $400,000, not including public art.

“So, $150,000 brings us almost to the halfway point,” she said.

Knight added that the project wouldn’t be possible without the grant.

“We would be looking at layering it in over several years, and there’s no guarantees

that the monies would be there, so we’re taking advantage of a moment where there is support from the state level that really enhances and amplifies our smaller, local dollar, and we’re layering that in with an additional grant opportunity that would allow us to recoup some of our investment,” she said. “The idea is that we have to demonstrate our intention to invest in our own community with our own funding, and for that, we will be eligible for some portion of reimbursement through an additional grant, outside this. So it’s a very strategic layering of funds.”

Knight said an additional grant could come from Oakland County.

“The (MEDC) grant … would allow us to fund the gap on our capital campaign, and we would go from there to apply for another grant, which would enable us to apply for a 40% reimbursement,” she said.

Knight said the reimbursement could be up to 40% of the project after it is completed and paid for.

She said the project does not involve any kind of tax increase for residents.

“The DDA is using its own fund balance,” Knight said. “This is an investment in place that is made possible by the Downtown Development Authority and our commitment with Main Street Oakland County to protect and invest in the historic places that make Michigan the jewel it is. … If we can achieve our grant, that will allow us to build it in the first place; it’s through that grant that we’re able to execute the construction of … this public space. Once we show that, then that would be the proof of eligibility for a secondary grant that would allow us to reimburse some of the cost to the city.”

According to the release, the Public Spaces Community Places initiative started in 2014, with communities having a 97%

success rate earning matching funds.

Some would like to see that success rate continue with this project.

“Masons Corner will reestablish a historic town hall corner and create a universally accessible gathering space,” Paula Holtz, the MEDC’s regional prosperity managing director, stated via the release. “We are pleased to support and provide resources for this project through our Public Spaces Community Places program.”

Dan Gilmartin, the CEO and executive director of the Michigan Municipal League, also weighed in on the project.

“This project is a great example of bringing historic and modern elements together for the benefit of the community,” Gilmartin stated via the release. “A historic area will now also include modern amenities and a universally accessible design to ensure that everyone can enjoy the space and have the opportunity to foster connections with those around them.”

Knight thinks that the project ties in nicely with Farmington’s bicentennial, which is this year. It can also fit in well with aspirations at the state level.

“There’s an initiative in the state of Michigan that recognizes that in order to maximize our goal of retaining families and

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young professionals and attracting those to our Great Lakes region, what works and what’s effective is investing in place, and that includes downtowns, trail systems … outdoor recreation opportunities, places to gather with your family and preservation of historic assets — all these elements that really comprise a strong sense of place and excellent quality of life,” Knight said. “It’s an important time for Michigan to realize that as we look at a good, strong, proven way to combat net population loss.”

If the campaign is successful, the project would begin in July and be completed this year. At press time, approximately $20,000 had been raised toward it, according to Knight.

For project details or to donate, visit pa tronicity.com/masonscorner.

If the $75,000 goal is not reached, according to Knight, donors would get their money back, but it would be a “huge” detriment, in regard to ever completing the project.

“We wouldn’t be able to do it this year,” she said. “It’s timely. We have an opportunity now that won’t be there, potentially, in the future. … This is our one shot.”

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NEWS & NOTES

5A/ FARMINGTON PRESS • MAY 8, 2024

‘Distracted Driving Awareness’ scholarship recipients announced

FARMINGTON HILLS — Michigan Auto Law and the Kiefer Foundation recently announced the 2024 Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship winners.

According to a press release, the scholarship awards a total of $10,000 to eight winners for their submissions in four categories.

“The scholarship gives teen drivers in 11th and 12th grade a platform to raise awareness by crafting (a) compelling message that convinces young drivers to reduce distractions while driving and persuade all drivers, especially teen drivers, to stop texting while driving,” the release states.

The Kelsey’s Law Distracted Driving Awareness Scholarship was created by Michigan Auto Law, based in Farmington Hills, in recognition of Kelsey Raffaele, who died in a cellphone-related automobile crash in 2010.

The Kiefer Foundation was created in recognition of Mitchell Kiefer, a freshman at Michigan State University who died during a commute to school after a young driver crashed into his car.

In the category of “Best Overall Winners,” senior Ava Williams, from University High School Academy in Lathrup Village, and Anna Held, from Hamilton High School in Holland, were selected as scholarship recipients.

In the category of “Video Winners,” Troy Athens senior Brianna Johnson and Marshall High senior Madeline Kue were named scholarship recipients.

In the category of “Graphic Winners,” senior Olivia Harris, from Tri County High, in Howard City, and Sophia Holverstott, a senior from Byron Center High, in Shelbyville, were selected as scholarship recipients.

In the category of “Tweet (X post),” Cadence Walter, a junior at Woodhaven High School, in Brownstown, and Ethan Ku, a senior at Huron High, in Ann Arbor, were named scholarship recipients.

STUDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT

FARMINGTON — Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School eighth grader Bruno Dostal received the 2024 Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes Youth Grant, according to a press release.

He received a $250 grant for his proposal titled “A Day Makes a Difference.”

The goal was to engage the Our Lady of Sorrows’ eighth grade class in service on Global Youth Service Day April 26, according to the release.

Dostal, along with fellow students Grace Gjonaj and Grace Toma, proposed a grant to assist veterans in transitional housing.

They are addressing “17 a day,” which is the number of veterans who reportedly die by suicide each day because they feel hopeless.

According to the release, the three parts of the plan are for students to make paracord bracelets, which are resources in saving lives and repairing everyday items, making “hugs of hearts” with a message of compassion and appreciation, and preparing a bag with special treats for the veterans. Paracord bracelets are a type of survival bracelet with nylon-woven cords twisted together for wilderness first aid, to build a survival shelter and to make repairs.

Dostal is one of only two Michigan students to receive a Heartwarming Young Heroes grant in 2024. The grants are awarded by Youth Service America and supported by the Hershey Co. and Hershey’s Heartwarming Project, according to the release.

Farmington Public Schools launches ‘Senior Spotlights’

FARMINGTON — According to a press release, Farmington Public Schools is continuing with its “Senior Spotlights” tradition, which highlights students who are set to graduate.

Graduating seniors are highlighted on district social media pages and the district’s website. Each “Senior Spotlight” includes the senior’s name, what school they are graduating from and “a few interesting facts.” Photos of the seniors are included. To submit a senior’s information, visit https://bit.ly/3xzgxo4. According to the release, FPS posts a few senior spotlights from each school on social media daily, in order of submission date.

“FPS received hundreds of submissions last year, therefore, please be patient for your submission to appear on social media,” the release states.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING SCHEDULED IN FARMINGTON HILLS

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, in an effort to foster stronger community engagement and promote safety initiatives, the Farmington Hills Police Department is scheduled to host a community-wide neighborhood watch meeting 7-8:30 p.m. May 9 in Harrison Hall, on the second floor of The Hawk, located at 29995 W. 12 Mile Road.

“Year after year, the City of Farmington Hills is one of the safest cities of its size in the entire state and we believe that community involvement is of utmost importance to maintain a safe and vibrant community,” said Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King. “This meeting provides an opportunity for residents to get to know members of the Farmington Hills Police Department in a welcoming environment, share their concerns and learn valuable strategies to enhance safety throughout the community.”

According to the release, the aim of the meeting is to provide residents with important updates from the Police Department, enhance transparency regarding crime in the area and offer valuable crime prevention tips.

“It also serves as a platform for community members to collaborate with law enforcement and each other to create a safer, more engaged community,” the release states.

Light refreshments will be served. Topics of discussion will include general department updates, recent crime data, crime search mapping and statistics, and crime prevention tips.

For more information, call (248) 871-2750 or email crimeprevention@fhgov.com.

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licate that. That’s my lesson, so far.”

Along with his brother, John was also recently on the course at Red Oaks.

“This is easy on the body,” John said. “I’ve got some issues, so it’s not a hard sport. I mean, it’s intense, if you want it to be, but I’m not mentally wrapped around it that way.”

According to Jim, he took the sport back up after previously playing in the ‘80s. He said that it’s a great thing to do in retirement.

“It’s fun,” Jim said. “Got a brand-new set of nice clubs, and I’m actually having a pretty good time.”

Aside from hitting a good shot, Jim shared what has been another appeal of heading out to the course.

“It’s also the camaraderie,” Jim said. “We’re just having a good time.”

According to a press release, tee times

at Oakland County parks are accepted seven days before play at oaklandcountyparks. com. Golfers can also call pro shops, starting at 7 a.m., to reserve a tee time seven days in advance, the release states.

Hughes said that there is “definitely a demand there,” which can be amplified with golfers having to wait so long for a new season to begin.

“When the bears come out of hibernation, then they’re hungry and ready to play,” Hughes said. “We see that right now.”

Despite how frustrating a sport golf can be, Hughes encouraged those who partake to enjoy the experience.

“There’s not many opportunities to be able to be out there in an environment like that and hit the ball and be with friends and family,” he said. “It is frustrating at times, but the overall experience, just enjoy it, because those are the times that don’t come around very often. … Enjoy the sport and enjoy the time outdoors.”

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

LUNCH & LEARN EVENT

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND

12:00 - 2:00PM

Join us for a special lunch and learn event with Rose Senior Living Farmington Hills, a brand-new senior living community in your neighborhood. Learn about Rose Senior Living and the benefts of joining our Founders Club!

RSVP by Thursday, May 16th by calling (248) 850-1351

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BEHIND THE WHEEL

Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history?

Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.

LOCAL CAR SHOWS DRIVE INTO TOWN

Classic car season has begun with a number of local spots hosting car shows.

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Hang those fuzzy rearview mirror dice, shine up that chrome and get ready to ride — car show season has arrived.

Classic car owners are ready to spin their wheels at weekly haunts that welcome all kinds of cruisers, from the hot rod masters to the vintage collectors. Honk, honk.

The Breakfast Club is back at the Ram’s Horn, located at 1990 S. Rochester Road at Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills. The group meets from 6:30 to 11 a.m. every Saturday to reminisce about cruising over coffee.

“We have quite a big group that talk and have breakfast,” manager Kevin Knapp said. “Anyone is welcome to bring their cars.”

The folks at Culver’s on the Romeo/Washington Township border also are getting in on the classic car culture. The eatery, located at 66227 Van Dyke Ave., is holding a classic car show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays until Labor Day. Staff members will pick their favorite car each week and give out a special gift.

Another place for a “wheel” good time is the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren. Cruise night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. At press time, the first official date was set for May 7.

It’s the 1950s all over again when cruisers meet up at Eddie’s Drive-In, 36111 Jefferson Ave. in Harrison Township. Gearheads are usually there at 4 p.m. on Sat-

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MEET INDY NXT DRIVER NOLAN ALLAER MAY 17

WARREN/ROSEVILLE — On April 30, National Coney Island announced that it signed on as the official signature sponsor of metro Detroit-born race car driver Nolan Allaer and his No. 11 HMD Motorsports car for the INDY NXT series race at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, sponsored by Lear, May 31-June 2.

“To team up with an icon such as National Coney Island that has literally been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, just feels like a natural fit,” Allaer said in a prepared statement. “I’m just hoping I can create some great memories for race fans like NCI has created for me since I was a kid. I’m proud to be a part of the NCI family.”

natural fit,” Allaer said in a prepared statement. “I’m just hoping I can create some great memories for race fans like NCI has created for me since I

Race fans will have the opportunity to meet Allaer during a meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 at the National Coney Island located at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren. He will sign autographs, display his No. 11 National Coney Island-branded race car and pass out free merchandise including a special poster. Attendees can try to win two tickets to the Detroit Grand Prix, as well as National Coney Island gifts.

Nolan is a third-generation race car driver as his father, grandfather and uncle also drove competitively. In 2020, Allaer graduated magna cum laude from University Liggett High School in Grosse Pointe Woods. National Coney Island is headquartered in Roseville.

— MARIA ALLARD

Race fans can meet race car driver Nolan Allaer from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 at the National Coney Island located at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren.

Photo provided by Nolan Allaer Racing

File photo by Donna Dalziel

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urdays and Sundays during the summer.

Mark your calendar for June 7. That’s when the car shows at the Walter F. Bruce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1146, located at 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores, will begin. The event will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday in the back of the facility, between the building and Lake St. Clair.

The car shows will be different than in the past. There is no cost to attend, and there will not be trophies or door prizes this year. However, there will be raffles and music from a disc jockey. Food, including hamburgers and hot dogs, will be for sale. For more information, call Randell Shafer ar (586) 524-0449.

Here are some other places for weekly car shows, weather permitting:

The Big Boy located at 200 W. Maple Road in Troy welcomes cruisers from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Twisted Axle Car Club will park its unique and stylish automobiles at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

Louie’s Towne Grill Cruise Nights, located at 79 N. Main St. in Mount Clemens, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday this spring and summer.

Beginning June 6, the Stahl’s Automotive Collection at 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township will hold cruise nights from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, minus the third Thursday of the month. During the cruise nights, car fans can also check out the museum, which will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The museum is the creation of businessman Ted Stahl, who has stocked the facility with antique vehicles that date back to the early 1900s.

Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m. May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19 at Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township. Call (586) 464-5372 for more information.

SandBaggers Sports Bar and Grill, 25615 Van Dyke Ave. in Center Line, will start its weekly car shows May 15. Everyone gathers in the parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays until September.

The “Fun Time Cruzers” meet at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights from 4-8 p.m. (to 7 p.m. after mid-September) every Monday night from May to September. Meet at the Lakeside Mall Food Court on the south side of Hall Road and east of Schoenherr in

Sterling Heights.

The public is cordially invited to the monthly Cars and Coffee at 8 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive in Pontiac. There is no cost to attend. The 87acre property features a 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art event complex, a 1.5-mile closed track, 255 private garages, and a full schedule of signature events. For more information, visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999.

There is also a spot in town for vintage bicycle enthusiasts. The Lumberyard Pub & Grub and East Side Bike Shop are again hosting the weekly bicycle nights at the Lumberyard, 26700 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Anyone can attend from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening to talk about their two-wheeled Roadmasters, Schwinns and Columbias. According to staff, there also will be a special bike night for kids with a date to be determined later in the season.

Charity drives

A couple of upcoming car shows will not only rev their engines, but will give back to the community.

Healing Choices and Macomb Elks No. 2292 will join together for the Drivin’ 2292 Charity Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Macomb Elks Lodge No. 2292, located at 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren.

Proceeds will benefit both charitable organizations. Car owners can register by email at webmaster2292@gmail.com. Early registration costs $20 per car. Those who register before June 1 will receive a swag bag. The registration fee on the day of the car show will be $25 per car.

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot will celebrate its 25th year next month. Money raised from the annual cruise is distributed to local charities that have included the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, the Eastpointe Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township. For a complete list of events, visit cruisin-gratiot.com.

In the meantime, the cruise committee invites the public to a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant, 24443 Gratiot Ave. There will be 50/50 raffles and gift baskets for raffles. Some of the cars that will be part of this year’s event will be on display. Anyone can bring a car to display. If getting a carryout, mention the cruise for the committee to get credit.

C&G Newspapers has compiled a list of local car shows at candgnews.com/news/carshows-cruises-2024. Another good source is facebook.com/AmericanDreamCars.

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owner, Linda Mueller, who purchased the property with her late husband, Richard, in 2001. Since then, gardens have been replanted or added, along with other amenities, including a miniature railroad and wine bistro. More recently, a cluster of barns were revamped into Hungry Ducks Farm, a petting farm for children and families.

To visit Castle Farms today is to walk through eras of history, from the early decades of the last century to the present. Stories from its past incarnations are as plentiful as the maple and oak trees in nearby forests.

The man behind the castle was Albert Loeb, acting president of Sears, Roebuck and Company. He had an affinity for the architecture of Renaissance castles and the stone farms of Normandy, France. The castle was built not as a home but as a working model dairy farm, a place to showcase the latest advances in farm equipment, all available through the Sears catalog, the Amazon of its day.

This was a big dairy farm, part of an 1,800-acre tract that included a private home for the Loeb family. Loeb Farms boasted the most modern milking machinery and was home to 200 head of Holstein-Friesian cows. The star producer was Marion, who was milked six times a day. She consistently set records in milk production and in one banner year — 1922 — produced 35,000 pounds of milk (well above the average 25,000 pounds) and made headlines.

The cows lived a good life. They were housed in two wings — now known as the East and West Garden rooms, replicated during the restoration. They grazed in a courtyard between the wings and elsewhere on the farm. Instead of the normal whitewash, the barn walls were covered in tile lining and the floor was paved. The barns were hosed down regularly.

“The milking barns were so clean you could eat off the floor,” says Jessica Anderson, who is director of guest services at Castle Farms and made the time to walk me through the property and share many stories of its past.

At its peak, Loeb Farms was the largest employer in the Charlevoix region, with more than 90 people among its daily work force, Anderson says. The farm also boasted a semi-professional baseball team, the Sodbusters, who played on a field north of the barn complex.

“In the evening, during wedding rehearsal dinners, our staff regularly hear the crack of a baseball and bat from the ball

CASTLE FARMS

5052 M-66 Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 237-0884 info@castlefarms.com

Self-guided and guided tours available; guided tours are two hours and include a Tram Tour of the property (in season). Hours vary: Currently, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Hours are extended in the summer months.

diamond,” Anderson says, adding a haunted tour planned for the fall will share more ghost stories from Castle Farms.

Unfortunately, the farm closed in 1927, a few years after Loeb’s death and a family tragedy. Many visitors have some knowledge of the family’s connection to a notorious Chicago murder. Anderson is well prepared to answer those questions and share what she knows. One of Loeb’s sons, Richard Loeb, was convicted, in 1924, of the kidnapping and murder of a 14-year-old boy. The murder garnered national headlines. Lawyer Clarence Darrow represented the young Loeb and his crime partner in court — just before the famed Scopes “Monkey” Trial.

Decades later, the large empty stone walls caught the artistic eye of John VanHav-

er, a Muskegon businessman. He was also an artist and sculptor with a background in metallurgy and metal casting.

His dream? An artists’ mecca with a Renaissance theme. He purchased 100 acres of the original Loeb property, including the barns, office, blacksmith shop and manager’s house, and renamed the site Castle VanHaver. He opened the grounds to the public. Visitors could browse art but also have a cup of coffee and snacks in the Queen’s Courtyard.

Unfortunately, financial difficulties forced VanHaven to sell the property in 1969.

New owners, Arthur and Erwina Reibel, came along, initially envisioning the farm as a riding academy. Their plans, however, evolved to include an outdoor concert venue. A 50-foot wide, covered concrete steel stage was constructed and two wings (where the cows once lived) were removed to accommodate larger crowds and reserved seating.

Consider Castle Farms the Pine Knob of the north. Just about every major recording act in the late 1970s through the early 1990s rocked the stage here. That roster includes Bob Seger, the Doobie Brothers, Heart, Def Leppard, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Tina Turner and Bob Dylan, and many more.

The music is long gone but stories linger. Aerosmith reportedly had a water fight

in the artesian well in the Queen’s Courtyard. Bon Jovi carved his name in a stone in a room that now serves as a changing room for wedding couples. Ozzie Osburn is remembered as a Dracula figurine in one of Mueller’s miniature collections.

The property went up for sale — again — in 1999.

Thanks to Mueller, the castle we are able to visit today has been restored — its crumbling fieldstone walls and windows repaired, along with other buildings on the property, now just 37 acres.

Castle Farms celebrated its centennial in 2018 and opened a winery, 1918 Cellars, named after the year in which the castle was founded. The winery is temporarily closed (expected to reopen by November). It’s an inviting place to linger after a tour and ponder the history of this unusual structure and its many incarnations.

It’s a treat to walk through the castle, to hear interesting stories here and there, and to muse over the vast collection Mueller has amassed. The 1918 Museum, for instance, honors not only World War I but includes a collection of products Sears sold, complete with the original advertising. There’s a barrel-shaped washing machine for $7.95. A 1918 bicycle with wooden wheels — a luxury then — priced at $28.95. Her collection includes wedding cake toppers, not common in 1918 but something Sears eventually mass produced and helped popularize.

Photo provided by Castle Farms

The castle was built not as a home but as a working model dairy farm and a place to showcase the latest advances in farm equipment. Pictured here is cow auction held on the grounds.

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BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION LOCALLY

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Nationally and locally, suicide is an issue that takes the lives of too many people of all ages.

In 2021, the CDC reported 1,485 deaths in Michigan due to suicide. Making the ageadjusted death rate, the number of deaths per 100,000 total population, 14.3.

According to Oakgov.org, suicide deaths in 2023 have risen by 12% in Oakland County.

Mary Robertson, from Huntington Woods, lost her daughter to suicide when she was a senior at Kalamazoo College in 2022.

“It was just a complete shock to everyone, to her professors, to her roommates, to me, to her close friends. No one knew she was suffering,” Robertson said.

Robertson said it is important for people to know that it can happen to anyone. She described her daughter as a “bright, funny, accomplished, world-traveling, just full of life young woman, but she was a deeply private person and pretty extreme introvert and just didn’t share with anyone that she was suffering.”

After her daughter’s passing, Robertson went to her daughter’s college and asked that the counseling staff be more visible and go to classes to share with students who to go to if they are struggling and that there are people they could go to should they find themselves in distress.

She adds that it is important for young people to remember that “whatever you’re going through at the moment, it’s temporary.”

“You just don’t know what good things could be around the corner, and when you’re in the depths of despair, you probably don’t see it that way, but just know that whatever it is, there are people that care, there are people that will help you through it and there’s something brighter on the other side,” Robertson said.

Jewish Family Service of metro Detroit has an initiative called A Single Soul that works to prevent suicide in the community. The program was started by Rabbi Daniel Syme, who lost his brother to suicide. Through A Single Soul, Jewish Family Service does focused counseling, consultations with clinicians, trainings, outreach to connect people to resources and policy development around suicide prevention.

“It is a really robust offering that we have for the Jewish community, but also for the tri-county community at large,” Mayim Meyers, a suicide prevention coordinator for Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit, said.

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A copy of the Proposed 2024 - 2025 Budget will be available for public inspection at the Information Desks at the Main Library, 32737 W. Twelve Mile and at the Farmington Branch at 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington, from 10:00 AM Friday, May 3 until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2024, and on the Library website.

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Published: Farmington Press 05/08/2024

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TO: All owners, occupants or possessors of lands or lots:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Chapter 19, Article VI, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Farmington, Michigan, all noxious weeds, or other weeds, grass, brush, or deleterious, unhealthy growths exceeding a height of eight (8) inches, growing, standing or lying upon any property in the City of Farmington, shall be cut down, destroyed or removed as the case may be, at least twice in each year, once during the last half of the month of May and again during the last half of July of each year and more often as may be necessary.

If the owner or occupant, or any person or persons, agent, frm, or corporation having control or management of any subdivided land upon which any building or buildings have been erected shall fail, refuse, or neglect to comply with the above mentioned Code provisions, the City shall cause the weeds, grass, brush, deleterious, unhealthy growths, rubbish, to be cut down, destroyed or removed. Provided, further, that any lands which are situated within the foodplains or any natural streams or watercourses, or any area between the lower or upper banks of such streams or watercourses shall be exempted from the provisions of such Code provisions. The expense incurred by the City in the cutting, destruction or removal of same together with a ten (10) percent administrative charge will be levied and collected against such property in the manner provided by law.

Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in Chapter 19, Article VI, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Farmington, Michigan, may also result in the prosecution for same, and liability to the extent of the penalty therein provided. Department of Public Services City of Farmington

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CRIME WATCH

Customer punched in parking lot

FARMINGTON — Police were dispatched around 9:10 p.m. April 21 to a business in the 31000 block of Grand River for a report that two customers had gotten into a fight with each other in the parking lot.

Officers met with someone identified as the victim of the assault. The unidentified aggressor in the fight was no longer at the scene. The victim explained that he had gotten into a disagreement with another customer in the parking lot and was then punched in the mouth. The victim refused medical attention and did not wish to press charges on the other customer. The victim was driven home, and the case was closed.

Shoplifter returns

FARMINGTON — Police were called to a business in the 24000 block of Orchard Lake Road around 10:40 a.m. April 19 for a report of a customer that had entered the store after having been previously advised not to return or they would be cited for trespassing.

Officers learned the customer had been advised not to return to the store because of shoplifting in the past. They cited the customer for trespassing and reminded him not to return to the store again.

Woman pees on ground at gas station

FARMINGTON — At approximately 3 a.m. April 19, an officer on patrol in the area of Nine Mile and

Farmington Road saw a car parked at a gas station pump while the gas station was closed.

The officer approached the car and saw a female outside of the car, on the passenger side. She was

squatting and urinating on the ground. She was cited for disorderly conduct — urinating in public and was released from the scene.

Man staggering in traffic found with meth

FARMINGTON — Officers were dispatched to a welfare check for a man seen staggering into traffic in the area of Grand River Avenue and Orchard Lake Road at 12:30 p.m. April 26.

Officers made contact with the man and conducted an investigation, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine. The case will be forwarded on to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for warrant consideration.

Resident reports phone scam

FARMINGTON — On April 27, a resident went to the police station to report a fraud incident.

The victim reported that they had received a phone call from an unknown man stating he was a representative for a bank and that the victim owed the bank a sum of money. The victim told the caller that she did not have the entirety of the amount, but that she could pay some. The suspect agreed to accept the lower sum of money, which the victim paid by credit card over the phone. The case has been forwarded on to the detective bureau for investigation.

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Suicide

from page 13A

Meyers said many people suffer from suicidal thoughts at any given time, which can manifest in a range of different ways, from passive suicidal ideation to suicide attempts.

“I think if we, as a community, embrace the fact that this is a real thing and that there are things that we can do to help to prevent it and help to support people through difficult times, then we can really make a difference,” Meyers said.

Meyers said an important aspect of suicide prevention is the community taking the time for trainings and “taking time to normalize the fact that the word suicide isn’t a four letter word.”

Normalization of suicidal thoughts and making people aware of the many resources that are available to help are a major part of suicide prevention.

“I think the presence of 988 and people’s relative comfort referring people to talk to 988, I think is really a wonderful step in the direction of suicide prevention,” Meyers said, referring to a suicide and crisis hotline that is available 24/7 and is confidential.

Murphy

from page 3A

Deputies found multiple shell casings outside a nearby apartment, the release states.

The suspect, identified as Karvyon Zorell Murphy, 19, is being held in the Oakland County Jail on $75,000 cash or surety bond set by a 50th District Court judge.

He is scheduled to appear for a probable cause conference May 7.

Murphy is charged with three counts of assault with intent to murder, discharging a weapon in or at a building causing serious impairment, discharging a weapon in or at a

Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit’s A Single Soul works with a variety of local organizations by training and helping create internal policies for their organization to make it more suicide safe.

A Single Soul’s trainings can be found at jlive.app.

“I find it to be a really nice resource if someone’s looking for a starting point,” Meyers said.

Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit and A Single Soul are having a fundraiser May 22 to spotlight mental health and suicide prevention, and it will feature comedian Gary Gulman.

More information on A Single Soul can be found at jfsdetroit.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988. Another upcoming event which is raising money for suicide prevention is Common Ground’s Ride 2 End Suicide. This event was started by Terri and Lou Jozefiak in honor of their daughter Marie. The event will take place 8 a.m.-noon May 18 at Stony Creek Metropark. The cost is $40, and money raised goes towards mental health crisis intervention. For more information, visit ride2endsuicide.com.

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

building causing injury, five counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony, and domestic assault and battery.

The shooting stemmed from an altercation that happened in the apartment several days earlier, and investigating detectives were able to identify Murphy as the shooter, according to police.

Members of the Sheriff’s Office’s Fugitive Apprehension Team located Murphy on Seven Mile Road in Detroit and arrested him without incident, according to the release.

At press time, Murphy did not have an attorney on record.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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Farmington Hills and Southfield police led a community roundtable discussion Sept. 14 at the Hawk Community Center with mental health professionals and local law enforcement to address suicide and mental health, organized by community activist Pea Gee.

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OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Dogwood Drive for a trouble call at 6 a.m. April 12.

A third party, who was not at the scene, reported that one of the occupants of the residence, a 36-year-old Farmington Hills man, had barricaded himself and was threatening others in the residence.

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Woman arrested for drunken driving after kids found alone at hotel

TROY — The security staff at Detroit Marriott Troy, 200 W. Big Beaver Road, called police for three young children in the lobby who were unable to find their mother around 12:10 a.m. April 13.

Officers spoke with the children, who said they had been at the nearby Kona Grill with the mother. They believed she was intoxicated, and they did not feel safe driving back with her. When they got back to the hotel, the mother advised them she was going outside to smoke, and the children contacted hotel staff when she did not return.

Employees at Kona Grill also contacted police with concerns about the children’s safety due to the mother’s apparent intoxication.

Officers located the mother driving a 2017 Buick SUV westbound on Big Beaver Road from Livernois and initiated a traffic stop. She was asked to exit the vehicle, and officers noted she was unsteady on her feet, had slurred speech, and her eyes were bloodshot and glassy. She did poorly on several sobriety evaluations and refused to submit to a preliminary breath test. The driver, 44, from Southfield, was arrested. She refused to take a breath test, and a search warrant for a blood draw was granted.

The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results were returned.

Resident discovers empty box following online order

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On April 11, a 40-year-old man went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report a larceny. After ordering a watch online and having it shipped to a UPS store, the reporting party received notification that it had been delivered. However, after going to the store and opening the box, he noticed that it was empty.

Woman arrested for B&E

FARMINGTON — Police were dispatched to the 33000 block of Freedom on a report of a suspicious person near a commercial building at 9 p.m. April 10.

Officers met with the reporting party, who gave officers a description of the suspicious person. Officers checked the area and found no one, but they did discover a propped-open door on the building.

Officers made entry and found one individual inside who did not have permission to be there. Officers arrested the suspect, a 27-year-old woman, for breaking and entering. The case was forwarded on to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

Dumpster taken BERKLEY — A dumpster was reported stolen to the Berkley Public Safety Department earlier this month. According to the report, the dumpster was taken between 1:54 p.m. April 1 and 11 a.m. April 10 in the 4200

Drunken driver arrested

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