6/21/23 West Bloomfield Beacon

Make your own midcentury modern masterpiece 10A

COUPON

35 OFF

$

ANY PLUMBING, COOLING OR HEATING SERVICE

candgnews.com

JUNE 21, 2023 Vol. 20, No. 13

&GARDEN

SPOTLIGHT ON HOME

248-920-8900

STARTS ON 11A

0109-2239

WITH THIS COUPON. EXCLUDES ALL OTHER OFFERS. LIMITED TIME OFFER

After green-lighting last November, Shelby and Utica put new part tax of water and sewer communities could see increased transit by next fall payments in escrow until state settles debt dispute

BY MARK VEST

An update was given on Oakland County’s public transportation system during a “Transit Tuesday Talk” gathering May 23 at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac.

Pictured, from the left, are Oakland County’s new transit manager, Eli Cooper; Transportation Riders United Executive Director Megan Owens; SMART Vice President of External Affairs Bernard Parker; and Dave Woodward, who is the chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.

mvest@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County.

Before the millage passed, each community in Oakland County could decide if it wanted to opt in or opt out of the public transportation system.

But with voters approving the millage, each community in Oakland County is now required to opt in.

Residents in communities that opted in prior to the millage passing paid 1 mill in taxes for public transportation services. With the millage

BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE domestic and sexual violence throughSeecomprehensive TRANSIT on page 6A kdemske@candgnews.com services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — TakingMORE stepsINSIDE: this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program.

11A Point strives to empower survivors of 8A entertainment options Turning on its summer schedule, inSee TURNING on page 18A cluding camps, concerts and water-based fun.

“The summertime is definitely where we see the most users,” said West Turning Bloomfield ExecuPointParks President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out tive Director Kelly Hyer. “We have more scheduled with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. activities, both indoor and outdoor. It’s sometimes Photo courtesy of Turning Point challenging to offer a full, robust offering in the winSee SUMMER on page 12A 16A

Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point

‘IT’S OUR FAVORITE SEASON’

WB PARKS AND RECREATION RELEASES SUMMER PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For years, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has played a role in helping to enhance the summer season for local residents.

The commission has multiple recreation and

LIFETIME D

N

T

A

L

4320 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323

0040-2250

(248) 855-8000

E

LOCAL CRIME WATCH

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

CITIES, ORGANIZATIONS WORK TO MEET OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR SENIOR HOME AND CHORE SERVICES YOUR 3.9% CUSTOM APR FinancingORDER up to 48 mo* 2023 2022 Ascent orTODAY 2023 Forester

2023 Subaru 2022 Ascent

2023 Subaru Forester

2022

*Manufacturer Offer. No down payment required. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. Length of contract is limited.

Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability. From dealer stock by 6/30/23

HODGES SUBARU Metro Detroit’s Only “Subaru-Only” Dealer!

EXCELLENT SERVICE • OUTSTANDING SELECTION • FANTASTIC PRICES...

Woodward Ave. N. of 8 Mile • FERNDALE HodgesSubaru.com • 248.547.8800

0247-2323 EVERYDAY! 0198-2215

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

2A

The Smarter Way to Shop...

• Medicare Advantage • Medicare Supplement Plans • Medicare Prescription Drug Plans

For personalized service call

(248) 762-4142 Kurt Delfin

This is an advertisement. HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, Inc. is licensed in all states. Product availability varies. Agents may be compensated based on enrollment. No obligation to enroll. We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all your options. ©2022 HealthMarkets 48788-HM-0822

0282-2325

Licensed Insurance Agent

SECOND FRONT PAGE St. Mary’s boys golf secures history at regionals facebook.com/candgnews

instagram.com/candgnews @candgnews candgnews.com • (586) 498-8000

3A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

Playing against the likes of Catholic High School League rivals Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice and Detroit Catholic Central on a consistent basis can cloud the accomplishments that Orchard Lake St. Mary’s boys golf has achieved the past few years.

On May 30 at Huron Meadows Metropark at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 11 Championship, it was St. Mary’s time to shine in the spotlight.

“I know almost everybody on their team, and I’m friends with a few of them, and it was nice to finally say we beat Brother Rice,” junior Cooper Eaton said. “They’ve kind of given it to us the last two years, and it’s nice to give it back once and a while.”

As all five golfers shot under an 80 for the day, St. Mary’s edged Brother Rice by seven strokes to earn the first regional title in school history. St. Mary’s finished second to Brother Rice at regionals last year, falling 25 strokes out of first place.

Eaton and junior Ben Carroll continued to do what they’ve executed all season successfully, which was leading by example for the young St. Mary’s squad.

Eaton and Carroll both shot a 72, which earned both of them runner-up placements in the individual regional placement.

Cooper, who shot a 71 and finished second in the region in 2022, carried a 73 average throughout this season for St. Mary’s.

While the veterans, who both competed at the 2022 MHSAA Division 2 State Finals, set the tone, St. Mary’s slew of young talent didn’t play like a group of freshmen and sophomores as St. Mary’s was the only team See GOLF on page 5A

Photo provided by Tom Brecht

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s golf earned their first regional title in school history May 30 at Huron Meadows Metropark and finished their season with a 12th-place finish June 10 at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals at The Fortress in Frankenmuth.

FREE Test Drive Hearing FREE

Enjoy the Sounds of Summer: a crackling campfire, katydids singing and kids splashing in Dowater.

I hear sounds, but have trouble the Our comprehensive understanding words?

Test Drive Hearing Aids hearing evaluation is Do people seem to mumble? always no charge.

TryForTwoWeeks It: Risk-Free!

If you answered ‘Yes’ to either of those Try It: RiskFree!

Call today Wear It: Work, Home, Play! questions,ahearinglossmaybepresent.

Hearing Quiz

Callustodayforacomprehensive 248-657-4327

hearingevaluation.

Covid-19 protocols in place.

Wear It: Work, Home, Play!

Love It: Keep It!It! Love It: Keep

Nina Lopatin

Nina Lopatin Audiologist/Owner Audiologist/Owner

0353-2323

Aids For Two Weeks

6960 West Bloomfield • 248.657.4327 DirectHearing.biz 6960 Orchard Orchard Lake Lake Rd. Rd.• Suite Suite 200 200 • West 248-657-4327 •DirectHearing.biz

NEWS & NOTES

Our next edition will come to homes June 28

4A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

Hospitality House Food Pantry announces new executive director COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Hospitality House Food Pantry has announced that Susan Erspamer is the nonprofit’s new executive director.

According to a press release, Erspamer is a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience.

“The Hospitality House Food Pantry will benefit from Susan’s positivity, proclivity toward community building and passion for helping others,” Judy Evola, president of the food pantry, stated in a press release.

Erspamer’s experience includes working with Affirmations, the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter, and the Wayne Center.

She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Michigan State University.

“Providing food for the hungry in our greater community is critical and essential.

I am proud to be joining a caring, passionate and driven team of employees, board, volunteers and community who are true servant leaders,” Erspamer stated in the release.

The Hospitality House Food Pantry has been serving the community for more than 20 years, providing fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, and dry and canned goods to supplement individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

For more information, visit hhfp.org.

Musical scheduled at Inspiring Acting Company WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company is scheduled to present the musical “John & Jen,” by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald, July 7-23.

“This deeply moving, intelligent and truly original musical takes an intimate look at the complexities of familial relationships set to the backdrop of a changing America from the 1950s to the 1990s,” a press release states. “Jen has two major relationships in her life, her brother and her son. Once extremely close, the Vietnam war tears Jen and brother John apart forever. Later, Jen names her only son John and tries to make up for past mistakes to the consternation and alienation of her son.”

The Inspired Acting Company is located at 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake.

Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays.

General admission tickets cost $45 and can be purchased online at inspiredacting.org or by calling (248) 863-9953. Seating in is set to begin 30 minutes before each performance.

There is ample free parking, according to the release.

“This intimate musical is a heartfelt exploration of family bonds and the triumphs and tribulations that shape us,” the musical’s director, Jeff Thomakos, stated via the release. “We believe that audiences will connect deeply with these characters and their stories.”

Susan Erspamer

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Waterford celebrates expansion WATERFORD — Habitat Oakland, located at 3653 Highland Road in Waterford, announced the expansion of ReStore Waterford and recognized the achievement with a grand opening June 9.

ReStore Waterford is now approximately 28,000 square feet and, according to a press release, has increased its variety and amount of inventory for shoppers to choose from.

The release also states that there is now an ability to accept more donations from local businesses and/or residents and the opportunity to engage more volunteer groups and individuals.

“Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills,” the release states. “Sales of donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in Oakland County.”

Local resident helps clean up Veterans Memorial WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield resident Steve Kay recently sent an email about some work that he and a friend decided to partake in.

“I’ve been a resident of West Bloomfield for 30 years now and live across the street from the Walnut Lake elementary at the corner of Walnut Lake and Inkster Road,” Kay stated via email. “I noticed the Veterans Memorial overgrown with weeds and trees, so I took it upon myself and my good friend, Bert Green to clean up this space as well as paint and raise a new American flag.”

Let me show you how to grow your business with an ad in the C & G Newspapers publish 19 local editions reaching over 568,000 homes.

13650 E. 11 MILE ROAD • WARREN

www.candgnews.com

0372-2310

grieck@candgnews.com

0028-2317

Gina Rieck 586.206.9583

5A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

Golf from page 3A

at regionals where every golfer shot under an 80.

Sophomores Ethan Mukhtar, who competed in the state finals last season, and Mason Shea shot a 74 (6th) and 75 (7th), respectively, which collected top-10 finishes for both golfers.

Shea was a focal point of St. Mary’s junior varsity golf squad last season and heading into this year, but St. Mary’s coach Tom Brecht said his progression exceeded expectations.

“He was probably my biggest surprise, because when I talked to the JV coach, he said, ‘Yeah, he’s my best player you’re going to get this year,’ but I didn’t know how good he was,” Brecht said. “He’s been very good.

I’m really pleased with what I got in him.”

To cap it off for the underclassmen group, freshman Mikey Karwaski tallied a 79 to put a stamp on St. Mary’s dominant showing.

In his first year on varsity, Karwaski finished his freshman campaign with back-toback 85 rounds at the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals June 10 at The Fortress in Frankenmuth and was a reliable contributor all season long for Brecht.

“He’s very consistent,” Brecht said.

“He’s not wild off the tee, and he doesn’t hit it long because he’s still growing. I think as he progresses, he’ll hit the ball farther. Right now, he keeps the ball in play, and that’s important. A lot of times, kids like to hit the ball as far as they can, but they don’t know where it’s going. Then you get into the big numbers, but Mike is not like that. For a freshman, he’s very composed.”

St. Mary’s would end its season with a 12th-place finish at the state finals as the inexperience seemed to catch up with the young group.

Carroll led the way with a team-high 161 score while Eaton finished with a 164 during the two-day rounds. Mukhtar finished with a 174, while Shea ended his sensational sophomore year with a 165.

While their state finals showing wasn’t exactly how St. Mary’s had hoped for, all eyes will be on them next season in the Division 2 after their regional-winning season.

With all five golfers returning with another year of experience under their belts, Eaton said expectations are high heading into the 2024 season.

“We’re gonna keep doing what we’re doing,” Eaton said. “We’re gonna let this year’s states float out of our heads. We all have to get better if we want a chance at winning next year.”

Cancer Doesn’t Wait.

Neither Should You. “It saved my life. Their MRI found a kidney tumor that had been missed by a recent CT scan. I cannot recommend this service more. This service saved my life.”

Introducing...

Robert B., age 50

Don’t wait for the warning signs.

Take charge of your health with Bionicc Body Screening’s cutting-edge Full Body MRI Clinic, revolutionizing the fight against cancer.

Take the first step and learn more about our body scanning packages and pricing today. Request our FREE, no-obligation Information Kit by visiting www.BioniccBodyScreening.com/info or TEXTING your full name and email address to 734-415-6767.

BIONICC BODY SCREENING Call 1-833-Bionicc (1-833-246-6422)

Conveniently Located in Southfield @696/Lahser

0347-2325

Grandparents use MET to help grandchildren with education

0311-2319

The MET prepaid tuition savings program enables grandparents to ensure the legacy of their grandchildren’s future education. It is a safe, secure and flexible way to pay today’s prices for future tuition at any qualified college or trade school in the U.S.

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

6A

“You can’t get on a bus if the buses aren’t coming out of the factory.”

— Eli Cooper, Oakland County’s first transit manager

Transit from page 1A

having passed, those residents will now pay into a 0.95 mill collection, which is 95 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value of a home, for 10 years.

A large chunk of public transportation services are provided by SMART — the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation.

However, the Western Oakland Transportation Authority, the North Oakland Transportation Authority and the Older Persons’ Commission are also public transportation service providers.

Dave Woodward, who is the chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, authored and sponsored the millage proposal.

He shared some updates on changes that have taken place since the millage passed.

“Since it’s passed we created the Oakland County Transit Office to help coordinate outreach (and) planning,” Woodward said. “The first promise of this millage was to ensure that all the four transit agencies that were providing services in Oakland County continue to receive (funding) for the next 10 years. … We ensured funding to maintain all the services that were in place, and we also asked if there was a way to improve service, like extending hours. It’s just a function of paying drivers to drive the vehicles longer.”

Woodward said that, on average, there is about 50% more funding for the transportation service providers to “expand capacity beyond what they were currently doing,” primarily in the form of extended hours and services for NOTA, WOTA and the OPC. “With SMART, we also laid out a top priority to make certain that we get extended routes as quickly as possible,” he said. “So, maintain what we had in place, but get new routes. … SMART has, over the last few weeks, began going through its required federal process. You have to have public hearings and get feedback before you do any route extensions and changes, and people can go to the SMART website — people can submit feedback via email, letters or take part in some of the publicized community sharings that have been scheduled. So those are the big things, collectively.”

Woodward said that initial contracts are in place for additional funding for expanded service. “(They are) three-year contracts with

annual renewals,” he said. “The expansion of fixed-route processes (is) underway. I’m optimistic by this fall that we will be having fixed route service out to areas that have never had it before.”

Woodward expanded on his thoughts.

“We’re also in the process of identifying where there’s additional gaps of service and who are the best people to do that,” he said.

“Is it a further expansion of the providers in place? Is it new partnerships with additional providers? We want a guarantee there’s a base level of service so that people can get to the places they need and want to go.”

Woodward would also like to leverage as many government resources as possible.

“From a state legislative policy perspective, we’re working really hard to make certain that state funding for local bus operating services — this is state funds that provide matching dollars for locally generated revenue like we are – we want to see that revenue increases, because, roughly, it’s like a 30% match of our public millage dollars,” he said. “That allows us to bring additional resources for further expansion of service, deployment of technology, and collectively leveraging these dollars to pull down even further federal funds for new vehicles.”

From Woodward’s perspective, three things required to make transit work are money, drivers for the public transportation vehicles and the actual vehicles.

The chip shortage affecting the automobile industry is having an impact on the availability of public transportation vehicles.

Woodward said that the “lead time” to order specialized Americans with Disabilities Act-equipped vehicles is long.

“You have to put your order in, and it takes six months, nine months, I’ve heard even 18 months from the point you put your order in to actually have a vehicle arrive,” he said.

Woodward said that there are some short-term gaps. “(There’s) some smaller transit vans that some of the providers use, and so (we) freed up some resources to make those available,” he said. “These smaller transit agencies, they don’t generally run the fixed route.

They have more of the curb-to-curb, doorto-door service. It’s supply-chain issues, (the) chip shortage — all of those things have complicated access to vehicles. I think we’ve cracked the nut, in terms of having resources available. Now we’ve just got to work out the logistics to be able to get the vehicles to increase capacity.”

See TRANSIT on page 14A

0131-2325

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.

7A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

A one-of-a-kind automobile

WARREN MAN BUILT CUSTOM CAR TO HAVE 1920s AND ’30s STYLING

BY MARIA ALLARD

allard@candgnews.com

W

hile growing up in Detroit, one of the first modes of transportation Roy Lipanski ever made as a kid was his very own motorbike.

Using his engineering skills, the native Detroiter took the engine of a lawn mower and mounted it to a bicycle.

“I designed the slipper clutch to make it go,” Lipanski remembered. “I was always interested in doing things like that. I was always making stuff as a kid.”

The desire to build continued into adulthood. Many years ago, Lipanski — who resides in Warren with his wife, Barbara, of 69 years — decided he wanted to custom build his own car. The couple have five children and several grandchildren.

Lipanski, 89, had the mechanical abilities to take on such an endeavor. After all, he worked as a toolmaker building special automation machines, primarily for the automobile industry.

In 1965, he purchased a 1955 four-door Chevy Bel Air, rolled up his sleeves and got to work in the garage. He started the project by sketching out a design that served as a blueprint.

“It’s an automatic. I made everything you see. Everything is handmade. It was a lot of work,” he said. “All you see is handmade bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, headers and a walnut dashboard. It’s the only one like it in the world.”

For starters, Lipanski made sure he had enough sheet metal and steel for his one-of-a-kind production. Everything on the custom-made vehicle is metal, minus the fenders. Lipanski modeled his automobile after two designs he admired: that of the Duesenberg and the Cord styles of the 1920s and 1930s.

“I always liked them,” the 1951 Denby High School graduate said. “It took me only two days to strip the car down to the bare frame, and then I had the frame sand-

In 1965, Roy Lipanski purchased a 1955 four-door Chevy Bel Air, stripped it down to its frame and then built his own car. Lipanski likes to take his convertible to the Woodward Dream Cruise and to Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot. The rear of the car was partially made from a 1946 Hudson hood.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

0122-2325

See CAR on page 9A

0126-2325

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

8A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

JUNE 22

Motor City Brass Band: Free concert, 7 p.m., Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, mcbb. org Dungeons and Dragons Club: For grades 6-12, 5-8:30 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, also meets July 20 and Aug. 10, wblib.org

by chronic kidney disease, information session at 6 p.m. June 28, classes run 6-8 p.m. July 12-Aug. 30, virtual and free, nkfm.org/KPATH, pathprograms@ nkfm.org, (800) 482-1455

18, Cameron Zvara Magic July 25, Science of Toys Aug. 1, Mr. Jim Magic Aug. 8 and Sounds Like Science Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m., gym at Gretchko Elementary School, 5300 Greer Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 682-2120

JULY 3

Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. weekly (except July 4) until Sept. 26, Civic Center complex, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in Wesy Bloomfield, wbtownship.org

Fireworks: Dusk on July 3, shot over Sylvan Lake, paid parking at Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, sylvanlake.org/calendar.php

SUMMER CONCERTS 7–9 p.m. at Hiram Sims Park, 1299 Quinif Drive in Walled Lake June 21: Downriver Dan June 28: Surf-Zup July 12: Sound Station July 19: Detroit Social Club July 26: One Ton Trolley Aug. 2: Weekend Comeback Aug. 9: Harmonized Steel

JUNE 24

Creative Writers’ Group: 1-3 p.m. most Thursdays through Aug. 31, West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, catalog.wblib.org/iii/ calendar/month

• 9:45 p.m. (rain date June 25), launched from barge on north end of Commerce Lake in Commere Township, commercefireworks.org

Library on the Lawn: Family Fun Concert June 30, Captain Joel’s Magic Show July 21 and Zeemo Dig Into Reading (yo-yo demonstrator) Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m., Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 682-2120

in Commerce Township, registration required, (248) 669-9222

Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, virtual and in person Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207,

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups

Fireworks: Hosted by Walled Lake Civic Fund, 9 p.m., view from downtown Walled Lake, facebook.com/ groups/WalledLakeCivicFund

JUNE 25

JUNE 28

Kidney PATH (Personal Action Toward Health): Eightweek workshop for individuals and families affected

• • • • • • •

Drunk Driving Divorce, Custody Support & Parenting Time Bankruptcy Drivers License Restoration Personal Injury Criminal Wills, Estates, Trusts & Lady Bird Deeds

JULY 5

The Music Lady Concert: For all ages, 10:30-11:15 a.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org

ONGOING

Shows at the School: Cirque Amongus June 27, Circus Skills Science July 11, Hungry, Hungry Bookworm July

Main Office: 13650 E. 11 Mile Road • Warren, MI 48089 • (586) 498-8000 candgnews.com

Editor: Annie Bates | (586) 498-1071 | abates@candgnews.com

Pl

an Pay s A me va nt ila bl e

@candgnews

facebook.com/westblomfieldbeacon

For retail ad rates: Gina Rieck | (586) 206-9583 | grieck@candgnews.com Karen Bozimowski | (586) 498-1034 | kboz@candgnews.com

Reporter: Mark Vest | (586) 498-1052 | mvest@candgnews.com

Legals and Obits: (586) 498-1099

Sports: Jonathan Szczepaniak | (586) 498-1090 | jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

Automotive Advertising: Louise Millar | (586) 498-1054 | lmillar@candgnews.com

Artroom: (586) 498-1036 | ads@candgnews.com

Real Estate Advertising: Paula Kaspor | (586) 498-1055 | pkaspor@candgnews.com

Classifieds: For ad rates (586) 498-8100

Opinions expressed in this newspaper are the opinions of the individual sources and advertisers and do not necessarily reflect the views of C & G Publishing Inc., its ownership or management. Copyright © 2023 C & G Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.

Country Hills Montessori ... a great place to grow.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT ATTORNEY

State-Of-The-Art Montessori School Call Today to Schedule a Tour!

WALTER A. BOZIMOWSKI

YEAR ROUND 8:30AM 

Over 40 Years Experience

5:30PM

NOW ENROLLING 0025-2310

42657 GARFIELD, STE. 211 | CLINTON TOWNSHIP | walboz@gmail.com

586.263.9422

0025-2310.indd 1

C & G Newspapers publishes 21 papers in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle • Farmington Press • Fraser-Clinton Township Chronicle • Grosse Pointe Times • Macomb Township Chronicle Madison-Park News • Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Township Journal • Novi Note • Rochester Post Roseville-Eastpointe Eastsider Royal Oak Review • Shelby-Utica News • Southfield Sun • St. Clair Shores Sentinel • Sterling Heights Sentry Troy Times • Warren Weekly West Bloomfield Beacon • Woodward Talk • C & G Special Edition (Grosse Pointe/Macomb Co.) • C & G Special Edition (Oakland Co.)

2/13/23 2:10 PM

Summer Camp

1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade

100 OFF Registration Fee

$

With this ad. Expires 6-30-23

We Offer: Spanish, Gymnastics, Music and Dance/Ballet.

Toddler • Young Preschool • Preschool • Half/Full Day Kindergarten • Lower Elementary • After School Care

24480 Orchard Lake Rd. • Farmington Hills • 248-477-8020 countryhillsmontessori.net email: countryhillsmontessori@gmail.com

0341-2323

Music of the Motor City: Featuring pianist David Rodgers playing hits of 1960s, history of songs and trivia, West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, registration required, wblib.org

Walled Lake Farmers Market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road, walledlake.us

9A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

Car

from page 7A

blasted and primed.”

The two-seater convertible is powered by a Chrysler V-8 engine, which Lipanski installed 2 feet back from the original position.

The rear of the car was partially made from a 1946 Hudson hood.

“I found the old headlights in a junkyard,” he said.

Lipanski got down to business when he found tires for the car from a 1955 Ford TBird. He spent $150 for four wheels, which came with a bit of a challenge.

“The hole pattern is different. A special adapter had to be made,” he said.

Lipanski even named his tailor-made model. He gave it the moniker “macht schnell,” which he said means “hurry up” in German. It was a phrase his German grandmother said to him “frequently as a child.”

The car also has a hardtop that clips on, and there’s room for a luggage rack on the back. There’s a side horn made of brass, plus other decorative horns attached. Why add horns?

“Because they look nice,” Lipanski said.

When it was time for him to paint the car, Lipanski chose the color maroon. On the morning of June 8, when the car was parked in the driveway at his home, a man passing by in his pickup truck rolled down the window and inquired about the car.

“I like it. What is this?” he asked Lipanski.

It took Lipanski four years to assemble the car from start to finish. He was inspired to build his own set of wheels by a coworker and friend named Tony Palmeri, who had

custom built several cars. Lipanski called him “a real genius.”

“He loved it,” Lipanski said of Palmeri’s reaction to his Duesenberg and Cord lookalike.

Palmeri has since died, but Lipanski said he will never forget him.

Lipanski doesn’t take his car “out too much,” but when he does, it’s usually to the Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County or Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot.

“My wife, Barbara, and I have been in many Woodward Dream cruises,” he said.

“I get a lot of compliments from people. I get a lot of looks. People don’t know what to think. They give me a thumbs-up and say, ‘Nice car.’ People think it’s a real Duesenberg or Cord.”

COME VISIT Our Newly Expanded Waterford ReStore For more details, visit www.habroc.org

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Farmington Hills To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out how you help, just download this app and watch the story come to life!

Provided as a community service by this civic minded publication in conjunction with the Association of Community Publishers and Community Papers of Michigan Provided as a community service by:

28575 Grand River Ave. Farmington Hills, MI 48336 248-442-2267

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Waterford 3653 Highland Rd. Waterford, MI 48328 248-338-8392

We Love Donations!

Call 248-365-4090

LET US MAKE ONE THING PERFECTLY CLEAR ...

Uniquely Effective Skincare® is Metro Detroit’s premium skincare line - dedicated to helping you achieve your best skin yet.

Shop Online 24/7 at www.HABROC.org

Discover Pure Ingredients. Rapid Results. Healthy Skin For All. Unlock your skins true potential today!

Buy Online, Pick-up at ReStore!

25882 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 102 Farmington Hills, MI 48336 • 248-780-9746

www.uniquelyeffectiveskincare.com

0202-2325

0004-2325

HOMES

10A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

make your own

Ann Arbor home interiors designed

by Elin Walters, of Exactly Designs, utilize the geometry, natural materials, and bold patterns and colors of the midcentury modern style.

Photos provided by Elin Walters

MIDCENTURY MODERN

masterpiece

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

C

lassic yet timeless, stylish yet casual, midcentury modern design has gone from a symbol of postwar futurism to a retro aesthetic that makes any space pop.

Changing up a room or whole home to fit the midcentury modern style can be a fun project for anyone looking to spruce up their living space and is a more accessible look to achieve than one might think.

Before diving headfirst into a midcentury modern redesign, understanding the history and ideas behind the art movement give key insights into what designers were thinking.

Gregory Wittkopp, director of the Cranbrook Center for Collections and Research, said midcentury modern pioneers were living in an America dominated by Tudor and Colonial Revival buildings. These styles were steeped in European history, and the pioneers saw that history as one of the causes of the two world wars that ravaged the first half of the 20th century.

“Coming out of the ethos of World War II, (the question was) how could (designers) create a style that has less history associated with it, that seemed fresh (and) gave everybody a sense of creating a clean slate,” Wittkopp said.

The style’s pioneers found inspiration in Europe’s interwar modern art movements, particularly the International Style and Bauhaus. The sharp lines, plain colors and simple use of materials stood in sharp contrast to the styles of old, but it took until the 1950s for designers to take the interwar styles and give them a distinctly American feel.

“It was almost seen as too stark — too modern, if you will,” Wittkopp said.

“After World War II, it is taking (the International Style) but it is creating a style

0221-2319

See MIDCENTURY on page 13A

11A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

her vehicle and that several items were stolen from her garage, including PlayStation consoles, video games and designer handbags.

The case was turned over to a detective for follow-up.

CRIME WATCH Resident receives threat about browsing history

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated May 28, a resident of Barrington Court went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that he had received an email threatening to release his browsing history unless he paid a sum of money.

According to the report, the victim stated that he just wanted the incident to be documented.

You’re invited Exchange of words between drivers leads to assault accusation

The individual making the report stated that he pulled over near the GNC store at the West Bloomfield Plaza due to food having spilled in his vehicle.

He said the driver in the Tesla then showed up and assaulted him, according to reports.

Medics were called to the scene.

The case was turned over to detectives.

GRAND REOPENING G RCA ENLDE R E O P E N I N G B R AT I O N

Items go missing from vehicle, garage on Applewood Court

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 5 p.m.

May 28 and 12:40 p.m. May 29, a resident on Applewood Court reported that a MacBook computer was missing from

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Police officers went to a healthy living store on Orchard Lake Road to investigate an alleged assault at 9:35 a.m. May 28.

The reporting person stated that he had been assaulted by an unknown subject, who fled in a Tesla.

The incident reportedly began when the individual making the report was allegedly cut off by the Tesla near the Orchard Mall.

The report states that both drivers exchanged words as they were driving and threw items at each other as they proceeded southbound on Orchard Lake Road.

You’re invited

Resident warned about staying out of store

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated May 26, at 9:03 p.m., a subject previously known to the West Bloomfield Police Department was given a trespass warning to stay out of a store located on 14 Mile Road.

The report didn’t share any further information.

If you have information about these crimes or others, call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.

C E L E B R AT I O N

— Mark Vest

Thursday, June 29th, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 29th, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the completion of our community renovations.

Thursday, June 29th, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the completion of our community renovations.

Waltonwood caters tocelebrate seniors who desire socialofopportunities and a carefree lifestyle, Join us as we the completion our community renovations.

Waltonwood catersknowing to seniorsassistance who desireissocial opportunities and a carefree with the peace-of-mind available when needed.

With alifestyle, great location Waltonwood caters to seniors who desire social opportunities and a carefree lifestyle, with the peace-of-mind knowing assistance is available when needed.

With a great location and warm,knowing caring staff, you’ll feel right homeWith as soon aslocation you step with the peace-of-mind assistance is available whenatneeded. a great andinside. warm, caring staff, and warm, caring staff, you’ll feel right at home as soon as you step inside. you’ll feel right at home as soon as you step inside.

Hors d’oeuvres & tours will be offered.

Hors d’oeuvres & tours will offered.

Hors d’oeuvres & tours will be offbe ered.

IndependentLiving, Living, Licensed Licensed Assisted && Memory CareCare Independent AssistedLiving Living Memory 27475 Huron Huron Circle, 27475 Circle,Novi, Novi,MIMI48377 48377

www.Waltonwood.com | www.SinghCareers.com

www.Waltonwood.com | www.SinghCareers.com

0311-2323

RSVPtoday, today,oror RSVP callcall to to schedulea aseparate separate tour. schedule tour.

248-735-1500 248-735-1500

12A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

from page 1A

tertime. We still try to do it, but almost all our amenities are being used for drop-in or schedule activities in the summertime.”

The camps have been known to sell out in advance.

“We have, I think, 40 different types of camps — so everything from our traditional day camp; we have singleday nature camp experiences that we’re offering, and then we have a whole lot of, like, contracted camps, where we partner with different groups that are experts in their area,” said Meagan Tehako, who is the marketing and communications manager for the Parks and Recreation Commission.

“Whether it’s STEM, a whole bunch of different sports camps, a good variety of art camps, we try to offer something (so) that every kid can find something that’s interesting to them.”

The Marshbank Music Series has been so popular among residents that an extra event has been scheduled this year. As opposed to the normal three concerts that take place during the summer, this year a fourth show has been added.

The summer concert series takes place at 5:30 p.m. on four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning July 12.

“That’s something we heard directly from the residents — they wanted more concerts,” Hyer said. “That’s why we were able to add a fourth concert.”

Four food trucks are set to be at each of the concerts.

Tehako said the concert series is a family-friendly event that typically draws between 600 and 1,000 people per concert.

Since opening approximately three years ago, Lily Pad Springs has been one of the more popular attractions that the township parks commission offers, as it is approximately 5,500 square feet and has over 50 play features and four water slides.

“It’s busy over there,” Tehako said. “I think people in West Bloomfield and outside of West Bloomfield are utilizing the park. It is still, technically, I think, the biggest splash pad in Michigan, so it does attract kind of a regional crowd to come check it out.”

Aside from activities such as fishing, kayaking and canoeing, this time of year can also be ideal for going on a hike, a walk or a ride on the West Bloomfield Trail.

“The West Bloomfield Trail cuts through West Bloomfield Township. That’s the lake-to-lake trail,” Hyer said.

“That’s a very unique amenity that we have here in our township because if you look across the state of Michigan, on some of these trails, they’re not in every community.”

Aside from summer being the busiest time of year, from Tehako’s perspective, it is also the most fun because “we’ve been planning for this season since November of last year, so it’s fun to see all of our hard work and planning come to fruition, and we can actually see the event, interact with residents, and get to experience all the fun that we’ve spent the last six months planning,” she said. “It’s our favorite season.”

Although many choose to take advantage of the offerings, Tehako is aware that not everybody has.

“I would encourage people to, if they haven’t recently, to just get out in their parks and experience all the trails, all the green space,” she said. “West Bloomfield is such a beautiful place to live, and we have so much green space

Financing Available

LEAKING

GUTTERS?

See SUMMER on page 18A

Photo provided by West Bloomfield

West Bloomfield has released its schedule of summer activities.

DO N Forg ’T et the Gutt Gua er rds

CALL TODAY FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE 586-802-8200 • AckermanGutters.com

0286-2310

Summer

0027-2317

13A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

from page 10A

that I think has a little more humanity to it. It was a little bit more of a sense that you could picture you and your family living in these environments, whereas that was a little bit harder to do with the International Style.”

Elin Walters, owner and principal designer of Ann Arbor-based Exactly Designs, finds the midcentury modern aesthetic as one defined by clean geometric shapes, natural materials and eye-catching colors.

“Things are linear, round, colorful (and have) lots of patterns,” Walters said. “It’s kind of just a clean look, but a warm look so it doesn’t look sterile. It’s not too ornate; just kind of clean and simple but with a lot of style.”

As Americans moved to the suburbs, developers began making homes in the midcentury modern style. Midcentury modern interior design took form as a way to decorate that did not clash with the building’s design and materials. A key goal among the furniture and textile designers was to build something to work for all occasions. One furniture line that exemplifies this is “Flexible Home Arrangements,” by J. Robert F. Swanson and Pipsan Saarinen.

“It was this modular line of furniture that had much more streamlined shapes and forms to it,” Wittkopp said. “It was still upholstered, but it wasn’t an overstuffed feel, but the fact it was modular was pretty keen.

It was the beginnings of creating a sectional feeding system where, depending on the size of your living room, this might turn into a Ushape, it might be a simple L or it could just be the sofa component of it. So, giving you that flexibility to really make it seem it was customized for every single home, and yet being able to do this (by) taking advantage of mass production skills.”

Through the style’s pioneers to the furniture and textile designers working in response to the homes, midcentury modern design evolved into something to which everyone had access. Though the style faded in popularity during the 1970s, its rediscovery and large cultural footprint have kept midcentury modern relevant to this day.

In her work as the principal designer of Exactly Designs, Walters specializes in midcentury modern redesigns and has worked on

Getting it right

various projects aimed at restoring spaces to their original aesthetic and modifying modern spaces to fit the midcentury style.

When it comes to re-creating the midcentury modern style, she said it is important to “bring the outdoors inside.”

“A lot of midcentury modern homes have floor-to-ceiling glass; it’s trying to mix the outdoors and the indoors,” Walters said.

“Whether you’re bringing in plants, you have built-in planters in your house — it’s just trying to segue the two together.”

Using materials that have a natural look and reducing the use of window treatments all go a long way to make a space feel as natural as possible.

Sometimes a space is not the most conducive to the midcentury modern look; the roofline may be too typical or the natural light not as plentiful, but Walters said not to fret.

“I even go into homes built in the early 1900s, and someone will say, ‘I really like the midcentury modern aesthetic. ... What can you do?’” Walters said. “I’ll say we really have to go as clean as possible. If you have any detailed woodwork or have any cornices or you have molding, let’s take it all down. Let’s try to get the walls as clean and straightforward as possible, and then that gives you a backdrop to then bring in the aesthetic that’s a lot cleaner and less ornate.”

Even if the home itself fits the style, potential do-it-yourself remodelers may believe a midcentury modern space is not truly one without vintage, original furniture from the likes of Eero Saarinen or Charles and Ray Eames, but Walters said not to worry about that.

“We’re really in a decade that honors the midcentury modern aesthetic, so a lot of companies, even like West Elm, CB2 (and) Target, will have what they call midcentury modern furniture,” Walters said. “Sure, it’s not the Eames Chair, you’re not going to spend $5,000 on a chair, you’re going to spend a couple hundred dollars on a chair that’s going to have some components of that aesthetic, but it’s very in vogue right now.”

Many staples of the midcentury modern era remain available today as companies like Knoll and Herman Miller are still producing classic Eames, Saarinen and others’ works.

Trying to find vintage furniture of the era is still a viable way to get the mid-mod look, but the popularity of the style has made it hard in recent years.

C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews.com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.

“It’s getting harder and harder to make those finds and strike a deal because it is in vogue and people know what it’s worth,” Walters said.

Some of Walters’ favorite antique shops in the area are the Tom Gibbs Studio and Vogue Vintage, both on Hilton Road in Ferndale. Online shopping sites like Etsy are another way Walters hunts for period-made decor.

Ultimately, Walters said to approach midcentury modern with the mind to have fun, as well as to be brave when using colors and patterns.

“There’s nothing that is so permanent that you can’t have a little fun,” Walters said.

“I find that when people venture out a little bit from what they are comfortable with, it’s usually a good thing.”

Walters encourages people to spend time living in their homes before making any major style changes. While the drive to redesign may be tempting, sometimes the space might be fine as is. Taking all the home’s

rooms into account and making sure they fit together after the redesign is critical.

Wittkopp believes anyone looking to work with midcentury modern should examine examples of the design in the wild. While Michigan is packed with midcentury modern homes and buildings, the Smith House

by Frank Lloyd Wright can be found right near the Cranbrook Campus. “(Wright) really created a model for what this period really could be in terms of creating an open but fairly compact home that would incorporate all of the elements,” Wittkopp said. “A carport instead of a garage, no basement, built on a slab, no attic, the flat roof (and) the connection between the interior and the outside. These were all the hallmarks of midcentury modern that I would encourage people to learn about and educate themselves about.”

Smith House tours can be booked by visiting center.cranbrook.edu.

Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

0285-2323

Midcentury

CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS 2023 CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR, VOTED LIBRARY MILLAGE, WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL, STATE EDUCATION TAX, OAKLAND COUNTY, OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES DUE JULY 1, 2023 WILL BE PAYABLE WITHOUT PENALTY AT KEEGO HARBOR CITY HALL, 2025 BEECHMONT ST., KEEGO HARBOR, MICHIGAN 48320, JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2023.

Taxes may be paid by mail to 2025 Beechmont, Keego Harbor, 48320, or by credit card or electronic check online by visiting www.paylocaltaxes.com, or at the City Office Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M, except holidays. Taxes may also be paid through the city website www.keegoharbor.org. The office will be closed Tuesday July 4, 2023, as well as Monday, September 4, 2023.

All taxes paid after September 15th will incur a two (2%) percent penalty, plus interest of 3/4% for each month or fraction of a month from July until paid.

Residents who qualify for summer deferment must have an application filed at the Treasurer’s office no later than September 14, 2023. Deferments allow Summer Tax bills to be paid without interest through February 14, 2024. Applications for deferment of summer taxes are available at the city offices for those who reside at the principal residence and have a total income of less than $40,000. Please call the City Hall offices (248.682.1930) for more information.

The Trash Collection Special Assessment for the 2023 tax year is in the amount of $255.00 and is included in your total tax bill amount.

Beginning March 1st, 2024, all unpaid taxes must be paid to Oakland County Treasurer, with additional penalties.

During the month of March, a revised statement from the city must accompany your remittance to the County Treasurer.

Denise Hanley Treasurer Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/21/2023

0149-2325

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

14A

Transit from page 6A

Although the passage of the millage has helped with funding, Eli Cooper, Oakland County’s first transit manager, acknowledged that the challenge is getting vehicles and vehicle operators, in order to expand services.

Cooper spoke at a “Transit Tuesday Talk” event at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac last month.

“You can’t get on a bus if the buses aren’t coming out of the factory, and so, these are the kind of things we’re going to be working (on) as hard as we can to prepare the plans,” Cooper said. “We’re using the county’s millage resources to encourage the expansion. It’s been a long, long time since we’ve seen expansion; we’re seeing it now because the county helped get the message out. We just need to see success breed success.”

Bernard Parker, who is SMART’s vice president of external affairs, also spoke at the “Transit Tuesday Talk” event.

“One of the things I learned about transit, unfortunately, is sometimes things don’t turn bad overnight; they won’t turn good overnight, either. It’s a process,” Parker said.

“You have to be patient with us, but you have to hold us accountable. “(Residents) voted overwhelmingly to expand, to have non optouts in Oakland County, so we either have to

produce or get out of the way.”

Parker specifically addressed the shortage of public transportation system drivers.

“Post-COVID, (people) don’t want to go to work,” he said. “One of the things we’re trying to do at SMART is not only do more hiring, (but) more recruiting. … We really are trying.”

Woodward addressed what is required to “meet the demand that we know is out there.”

“We need even more vehicles,” he said.

“Now those additional vehicles also need drivers. All those variables are working at the same time, and that’s why you need a transit manager and leadership at all these transit agencies working together. I’m optimistic about what we’re going to be able to accomplish in a year out. I think it’s important to keep in mind the dollars for this millage didn’t become available until February of this year.”

Woodward said that there won’t be fixed routes on every corridor in Oakland County, as it doesn’t make sense in areas that don’t have the density to support it. From his perspective, in some rural areas, curb-to-curb and door-to-door service is a more logical solution.

He was asked if there will be fixed routes in communities such as Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and Keego Harbor, all of which previously opted out of having public transportation services.

“Certainly, yeah,” Woodward said.

“Telegraph runs through Keego and Sylvan and will be able to participate, not just from the fixed route, but also the paratransit. So if you have mobility issues and are within a certain distance of a fixed route, that, then, will come and pick you up on a scheduled time that the rider needs. Some additional routes are being talked about in that area.”

According to Woodward, SMART is in the process of undertaking a full inventory of bus stops.

“We set money aside in every year’s millage to be used for infrastructure, working with local communities,” he said. “In some cases, that might be doing some sidewalk improvements. … You’re not going to have a covered bus stop at every (location). That doesn’t make sense, but that is part of the expansion.

But I think it’s also important to look back (at) where we already had service and improve the rider experience there as well.”

Woodward said that he expects to see more bus stops by the fall, with SMART responsible for building them.

He indicated that it is still too early to know the statistics for public transportation ridership since the millage passed.

“Give me six more months, because we’re going to be able to go to more places, because providers of these services are extending their hours — more rides are going to be made available, because the capacity’s there to deliver more rides,” Woodward said.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE

CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE 23C-02, KEEGO HARBOR CODE OF ORDINANCES

AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on June 15, 2023, the Keego Harbor City Council approved all references to the 2001 Code in all forms and signs promulgated by the city shall be deemed to reference successor provisions in the 2023 Code.

The publication and codification of the Code of Ordinances does not materially change or interrupt the ordinances in effect in the City of Keego Harbor. The publication of the new Keego Harbor Code of Ordinances changes the format, accessibility, and codification of the ordinances only.

The ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following this publication.

A complete copy of the Code of Ordinances may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM, or may be viewed at keegobarbor.org.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD The 2022 audited financial statements were presented at the June 12, 2023 Township Board meeting and are available for public inspection at the West Bloomfield Township Clerk’s Office, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, during regular business hours.

The above notice shall be posted at the following locations: (1)

Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road

(2)

Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

Debbie Binder Township Clerk

Tammy Neeb Keego Harbor City Clerk Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/21/2023

0199-2325

City of Orchard Lake Village Tax Notice The City of Orchard Lake Village 2023 City Taxes, Oakland County Taxes, Oakland Community College Taxes, State Education Taxes, Intermediate School Taxes, School Taxes in the West Bloomfield and Walled Lake Consolidated School District and part of the School Taxes in the Bloomfield Hills School District will be due payable at the City Hall located at 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan on July 1, 2023.

The penalties which will be imposed by the City Treasurer for late payment are set forth in Chapter 9, Section 9.16, of the City Charter, which reads: On September 1st the Treasurer shall add to all taxes thereafter, four percent (4%) of the amount of said taxes on the first day of September and each succeeding month shall add an amount equal to the highest penalty permissible by State Law. Such penalties shall belong to the City and shall constitute a charge and shall be a lien against the property to which the taxes themselves apply, collectible in the manner as the taxes to which they are added.

Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/21/2023

0181-2325

Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfield Township Board 1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, June 12, 2023 2. Emergency Adoption of Ordinance CZ2302 Cultural/Community Engagement Facilities – an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 26 of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances to add and modify language related to Community Facility, Cultural Centers, and Cultural/Community Engagement Facilities 3. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-791-C, an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 1, Section 2-128, of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code, Composition of the Pension Board The above Synopsis and Ordinances shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations:

Delinquent taxes will be returned to the County Treasurer at the time specified in the City Charter.

(1) Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road

Applications for deferent of Summer Taxes are available at the City Hall for those who meet the qualifications.

(2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

Debbie Binder Township Clerk

Rhonda R. McClellan City Clerk Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/21/2023

Woodward shared another of his aspirations for public transit in Oakland County.

“The agencies are aligning their price structure to be the same, because we want to move, in the end, to a seamless transit experience,” he said. “Hopefully, by the end of this year, we will have a much clearer (understanding) of a singular dispatch platform that all these transit agencies are working on, so that if you or I are going to use a transit service, it’s a seamless experience, regardless of who the actual provider of that service is.

I just have to get from point A to point B. I don’t care if it’s a SMART bus that gets me there, if it’s a WOTA bus that gets me there or a NOTA bus — I just need to be able to get there reliably, affordably, safely, and all these agencies working together is the way to do it.”

Woodward provided his version of what success would look like.

“More people being able to get more places they want and need to go, and able to do that over more hours of the day,” he said.

“When these smaller providers all collectively agreed to expand service (and) increase days of service, that’s a win for everybody.”

For more information about public transportation services and schedules, visit smartbus.org, ridewota.org, ridenota.org or opcseniorcenter.org Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

0352-2325

Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/21/2023

0180-2325

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

15A

0267-2325

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING 16A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

CITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WORK TO MEET OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR SENIOR HOME/CHORE SERVICES

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

K

aryn Curro, the CEO of Interfaith Volunteer Services, said she first noticed the need while working with people in nursing homes over 31 years ago.

“I found that a lot of people who were living in nursing homes didn’t necessarily want to be there and, with a little extra help, they could stay in their own homes for longer and perhaps forever,” said Curro.

She said that some people were not in the nursing home for medical care but simply because they couldn’t take care of their daily needs at home. She said often they just needed help with daily housekeeping or transportation to appointments, or they were lonely.

However, when she started researching organizations that provided these types of services, she found there were a lot of gaps and approached the Area Agency on Aging, who was in the process of launching what would become IVC. Initially, IVC was started by a fiscal grant received by Catholic Charities of Macomb in 1992. In 1994 it became an independent 501(c)3.

IVC offers aid to seniors throughout Macomb county and parts of Oakland and St. Clair counties. The organization pairs seniors with volunteers to help them achieve a desired task. Curro said they are able to help hundreds of seniors a year with home chores, but she stresses that there is no guarantee that they will be able to assist with any given task.

“We are an all-volunteer organization,” said Curro. “We do have some paid staff in the office who are running the program, but all services are provided by volunteers. So that limits what we can do. … Since we’re an all-volunteer program, if someone calls in for help, regardless of how much they might need that help, we can’t guarantee we can give them help. … It just depends if we have a volunteer (with that skill set) in that area.”

The types of services that IVC routinely provides include yard work like trimming bushes, raking leaves and pulling weeds; cleaning windows, and changing screens and storm windows out; sweeping garages; and

even taking the trash to the curb.

It also provides transportation to and from doctor appointments and grocery stores, as well as basic housekeeping, decluttering and organizing of rooms or closets, doing laundry, and washing dishes, along with minor home repairs such as plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, if they are small simple fixes.

“Regular housekeeping is a big need, because a lot of times people can manage in their own home, but they can’t do all the chores to keep up their home safely,” said Curro of Interfaith Volunteer Services, based in Roseville. “If you start having mobility issues, it’s much more difficult to clean a bathtub or a shower and do some of the heavier cleaning in your house. I think that is a real ongoing need that a lot of people have, and to hire a cleaning service is usually incredibly expensive for someone of a very limited income.”

The one service that they don’t provide frequently is lawn mowing services, because of the amount of equipment necessary to do so. However, the service might be possible if the person requesting it has a working lawn mower.

“We tend to describe the types of things we can do as something that you would ask a neighbor for help for. You know we don’t do anything too extensive. We don’t take on major repairs and renovations,” Curro said.

“You might be comfortable having your neighbor rake your leaves for you, but you wouldn’t ask them to put a new roof on your house. It’s kind of the neighbor helping neighbor level of services that we are able to provide.”

Last year the organization served close to 500 people and their families, approximately 300 of whom were in Macomb County, while 200 were in Oakland and St. Clair counties. Curro said the reason for that is simply the amount of volunteers they have available in each area. Services are not provided on a daily basis, but some services are provided once or twice a month, depending on the need.

IVC does not have any income requirements but tends to focus its service offerings on those who would not otherwise be able to

ABOVE: A team of volunteers from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers pose with a woman whose yard they cleaned up.

LEFT: A volunteer with Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers helps an elderly woman into a car as part of IVC’s transportation services.

Photos provided by Karyn Curro of the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

afford the help and who don’t have family to assist them.

“We are really trying to get to the people that are isolated and impoverished and just really need a helping hand, largely because our volunteers are doing this just from the kindness of their own hearts, and they want to help the people in the greatest need,” said Curro.

The Macomb County Office of Senior Services also offers a few programs to help seniors with chores such as seasonal yard cleanup and the Handy Helpers Program.

The Handy Helper program offers light repair services such as replacing light bulbs, door locks, window catches, faucet washers and faucets. Program workers will also install screens, storm windows, window shades, curtain rods and weather stripping around doors, and caulk windows and repair furniture. Workers will provide heavy-duty cleaning of appliances, carpets and rugs. They scrub floors, wash walls, and clean interior windows that do not require a ladder to reach. They provide pest control and rodent services (except bed bugs) and install safety devices for seniors such as grip bars and bath chairs.

The Macomb County Office of Senior Services offers spring, summer and fall yard cleanup services. Volunteers rake leaves, clean flower beds, trim branches, wash exterior windows, and the like.

They do not provide snow removal services and will only provide lawn mowing

services on a one-time basis if there is an “urgent need.”

However, some landscaping companies, such as Workhorse Services Lawncare and Landscaping, offer seniors a discount on lawn maintenance. Norm “Workhorse” Adams Sr., the owner of Workhorse Services, said seniors comprise about 80% of his business. He said that he always tries to give seniors a 10% discount on their lawn services.

He offers lawn mowing, yard cleanup, small tree removal, bush and hedge trimming, etc.

“It’s kind of rewarding when you are able to help people who can’t help themselves,” Adams said.

One of his clients is an elderly couple; the man has cancer, and although he would like to cut the grass, he just physically can’t do it anymore. Adams said that the man will start to cut a path, and the wife will call Adams in to finish the job. “So, I really understand the problem that they go through.”

Adams, 55, said he understands seniors more than most people. He has had personal experience with struggling to find someone to help his aging mother with simple things around her home and to take her to her appointments, as well as someone his mother could trust.

“I pay (a caregiver) $25 an hour, but what she does is priceless, because they built a bond, and I don’t know what I would do without her,” Adams said of the woman who helps him with his mom.

See SENIORS on page 18A

17A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

Introducing Carefree,

CONNECTED LIVING

FARMINGTON HILL S

TROY

Within our inspiring setting, your loved ones can craft a luxurious lifestyle at their own pace. Our full-time memory care team helps them make the most of each day. It’s an enriching lifestyle that connects with and comforts them to continue their life story with ease.

WHY WAIT? ACT NOW!

ANTHOLOGY OF FARMINGTON HILLS

ANTHOLOGY OF TROY

30637 W. 14 Mile Rd. / Farmington Hills, MI

3400 Livernois Rd. / Troy, MI

248-534-1977

248-825-8286

Assisted Living / Memory Care AnthologyMichigan.com

0203-2325

CONTINUE YOUR LIFE STORY WITH US

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

18A

Seniors

West Bloomfield is offering residents multiple options for recreation and entertainment during the summer season.

from page 16A

Photo provided by West Bloomfield

Summer from page 12A

available to our residents. So just a reminder to get outside. Whether you’re registering for a structured program or just getting out and enjoying our park system, I encourage people to do that. It’s such a great time of year to do so.”

Despite already having access to a wide variety of options, if residents have any other ideas to enhance their parks experience, they are welcome to share it.

“If there’s something residents want to make sure they either give us some feedback on or something that we might be missing, please speak up, because you never know where the conversation idea is going to land, or what we can take from people’s ideas,” Hyer said. “We are here to serve residents and make their lives better, right here in West Bloomfield Township.”

To view a schedule of events, visit wbparks.org.

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

Adams services Oakland County residents in Southfield, Eastpointe and Oak Park. He can be reached at (313)-415-0274.

To get services from the Macomb County Office of Senior Services you must be 60 or older and live in Macomb County. The services are offered free of charge, but donations/contributions are appreciated.

Director Sheila Cote said there are currently only three part-time workers handling the tasks requested through the Handy Helper program. Due to the popularity of the program and limited funding, they are only able to provide a limited number of services, and the programs are waitlisted. There are currently 150 people on the list for handyman services and 100 people desiring spring/summer yard cleanup, which runs through the end of June. Cote said that they are doing their best to get through the entire list by the end of the month. However, those who do not get yard service this season will be put at the top of the list for fall yard cleanup.

“Our mission is to support seniors so that they can age in place and stay in their homes longer. And a lot of times they just need a little extra help,” said Cote.

“They need somebody to fix a few things around their house or make it more comfortable for them.”

Cote said seniors are often so thankful for the volunteers who help them to maintain their homes and yards.

“It makes them feel so good that their yard looks nice. It really boosts their spirits when their house is looking nice. A lot of seniors worry about that. They can’t get to the lawn like they used to. They can’t trim their bushes. They can’t clean their yard. So, they feel self-conscious and upset that they’re not able to do that. So, when we’re able to send a team out there to do it, it just does wonders for their spirit.”

IVS and the Macomb County Office of Senior Services both provide “friend” services as well. IVS

will send a volunteer to a seniors home as a “friendly visitor” to provide companionship, and the Office of Senior Services has “Friendly Callers” who will contact a senior via phone a couple of times a week to simply check in on them.

“It’s a much-needed program,” Cote said. “Our goal is to assist seniors to live independently and age in place, but, unfortunately, the funding isn’t enough to do that with every senior in Macomb County, so we try our best to get to everybody, but, unfortunately, it’s a funding issue. There just isn’t enough funding to meet the need at this time.”

A limited number of volunteers greatly limits the number of people who can be serviced. According to Curro, the number of volunteers working for IVC has dropped dramatically since the pandemic. She said they used to have approximately 600 volunteers, whereas today they have around 350.

“As much as we publicize services, we can’t help anybody if we don’t get the volunteers,” said Curro.

Cote stressed that they appreciate the large organizations who volunteered their time to help with yard clean up this season, but they can always use more volunteers to be able to get to all those who are on the waiting list.

“The population is still continuing to age, so there are more people with these types of needs,” said Curro.

For more information on IVC, to obtain services or volunteer with IVC, call (586) 757-5551 or visit IVCinfo.org. To obtain services or volunteer with MCOS call (586) 469-5228 or visit.

Many other cities and communities throughout Oakland and Macomb Counties have home chore programs and offerings. To find out what your community has to offer, contact your city offices or senior center.

Places such as IVC are part of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network — a coalition of caregiving communities throughout the nation. If your city does not have any offerings, you can go to nvcnetwork.org to find additional resources.

40% OFF

On Qualified Products With This Ad. Through July 22, 2023 New Orders Only. One Coupon. Per Customer

36280 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI • (248) 644-0100

DISTINCTIVE

Door & Cabinet Hardware Plumbing Fixtures, Lighting & Surfaces ~ Since 1910 ~

www.russellhardware.com

0093-2325

Entire Order

19A

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

Guilty of overpacking?

Meet • Canada’s #1 travel line • Mix & Match styles • Sustainably produced • Wrinkle free, adventure ready • Carrying sizes 2-18 & plus size

Bring this ad in for $20 off your Sympli purchase of $100 or more Offer expires 8/31/23

39558 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm

www.justgirlsboutique.com

0393-2323

248-839-5343

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON • JUNE 21, 2023

20A

YOUR DAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BETTER. BRIGHTER. SUNNIER. MORE DELIGHTFUL. MORE FULFILLING.

WE SUPPLY EVERYTHING

EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES

PROVEN HISTORY

Two Maids provides all the cleaning supplies and equipment needed to clean your home.

Our employees are friendly, professionally trained, background checked, bonded and insured.

We are a multi-award-winning company that is over 15 years in the making. We currently serve over 500 customers each day across the country.

10% OFF

Top to Bottom (Deep Cleaning) Our most comprehensive cleaning service.

Must call office to schedule and receive discount.

$100 OFF

Get $20 off your first 5 Premium Maintenance Cleanings

Our most comprehensive recurring cleaning service. Must call office to schedule and receive discount.

First time customers only. One time use.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS 6421 Inkster Rd., Ste 102, Bloomfield Hills

First time customers only. One time use.

(248) 654-5544

TWOMAIDSCLEANING.COM

0048-2325

Let Two Maids do all of the dirty work for you.

Focus on everything else you need to get done and schedule a cleaning with us today.

June 21, 2023

New 2023 Jeep Compass Limited 4x4

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 2-Row

DEMO

STK# Z23016 MSRP $37,585

STK# ORD MSRP $43,330

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

EMPLOYEE BUY

28,594

29,953

$

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

23995* $28495*

$

24 MO.

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

37,380

35495* $42997*

$

24 MO.

36 MO.

36 MO.

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

42,979

57,957

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

$

24 MO.

STK# ORD MSRP $51,220 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# ORD MSRP $61,225 EMPLOYEE BUY

38,246 LEASE FOR

287

$

50*

39,970

$

LEASE FOR

34226*

$

45,529

$

**

LEASE FOR

347

$

36 MO.

36 MO.

06*

New 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4

New 2023 Jeep Gladiator Sport 4x4

STK# ORD MSRP $37,690 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# ORD MSRP $42,785 EMPLOYEE BUY

33,508

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

34,861

$

LEASE FOR

32995*

$

LEASE FOR

36895*

$

35,356

$

47,691

$

**

LEASE FOR

41151*

$

35995*

36,913

$

LEASE FOR

40895*

$

36 MO.

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

36 MO.

**offer ends 6/19/23

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

$

36 MO.

36 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

$

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

44,971

$

40995* $49995*

$

New 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4

$

24 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

$

38370* $49248*

$

LEASE FOR

$

STK# Q23494 MSRP $54,145

STK# Q23191 MSRP $63,655

55,570

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

$

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L-Limited 4x4 3 Row

New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4xe 2-Row DEMO $

EMPLOYEE BUY

35,804

$

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Dodge Durango GT AWD

New 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L DEMO

STK# ORD MSRP $46,235 EMPLOYEE BUY

36,928

$

LEASE FOR

326

$

47* 36 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

38,606

$

LEASE FOR

37995*

$

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

36 MO.

STK# U23002 MSRP $42,425 EMPLOYEE BUY

31,504

$

LEASE FOR

339

$

08* 36 MO.

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

32,938

$

LEASE FOR

38954*

$

36 MO.

DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

West Bloomfield Beacon

SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM

855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title, and license transfer fee (new plate, additional). Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Ram Laramie offer expires 6/19/23. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital finance rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change,Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp June 30, 2023.

0109-2325

2B - WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON, June 21, 2023

Autos Wanted

500 & up Also Now Buying Running or Repairable Vehicles $ 1, 586.381.5046 000 & up

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

586.600.1108

0444-2314

$

Homes For Rent 1-Bedroom Home, Lower,

St. Clair Shores, Beautifully Remodeled, $850/mo. Heat/Water incl.

Leave Message

248-795-0910

Vacation Property & Time Shares VACATION RENTAL OR CRASH PAD TAMPA, FL Cozy, Private Guesthouse For Rent Including Kitchenette w/Essentials, Furnished Bedroom, Bathroom, Patio, Private Entrance, Free Parking on Premises and Wi-Fi. *No Parties/Pets Please* Call/Text 313-461-8485

Antiques & Collectibles BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

AUCTION Little Moving Auction. Bid Online now thru June 26 NarhiAuctions.com.

Byron, MI. Custom motorcycles, 1994 AM General Hummer low miles. snowmobiles, tools. Preview June 22 & 24 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

810-266-6474

Published: June 21, 2023

Help Wanted/Engineering

Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP ENGINEER – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

FULL/PART-TIME, Carpet/Floor Technician, Mon-Fri, 6pm-2am, Some weekends, Knowledge of carpet truck mount system and stripping/waxing.

Experienced preferred, but will train. Mostly commerical buildings.

Up to $18/hr. w/benefits

SUBWAY NOW HIRING

Permanent full-time Assistant Township Engineer position $86,095 - $108,266 (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Monday, July 3, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship. com, click on Employment.

0308-2325

586-698-7324

HANDYMAN/HELPER For ongoing yard work and household chores.

West Bloomfield Area References Required

Brick Work

Brick Work

Carpentry

Cement

LAYMOR

MOUTON'S MASONRY

ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

BARRY'S CARPENTRY

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC.

Discounts!

1-800-695-1505 Attorneys/Legal Services ATTORNEY

37 Years Experience.

Wills, Trusts, Probate, Divorce, Bankruptcy, Criminal.

Free Consultation

248-432-1612 Bathrooms BATHROOM REMODELING

Basic Bathrooms Starting at: $10,995.00 Experience of over 500-bathrooms across Metro-Detroit, Look at our work at: andyscarpentryllc.com

248-376-0988 Licensed/Insured References

Any & all masonry repairs.

Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching.

25-yrs experience.

Free-estimates.

References/Insured.

248-252-5331

SPRING SPECIALS ON Brick Pavers, Roof Repairs & Complete Roof Installs.

All-Brick-Repairs/&-Stone, Chimneys/Porches, Tuck-Pointing, Fully-Insured 10%-Senior/Veteran-Disc.

586-822-5100

Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs.

Accept all major credit cards.

SPRING SPECIALS up-to-30%-off!

Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates!

30yrs-Experience

248-563-1733

586-944-3669

AAA BROOKSIDE

Porches, Steps, Chimney's, Tuck-pointing, Cultured Stone, Preventative Maintenance, Concrete, Custom Mortar Matching, Free-Estimates, Senior Discounts, 37 years exp.

A-D MASONRY LLC. All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing.

26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

586-873-8210 Filip

GOT ROT?

Rotten Wood Replacement Specialist All Types of Wood Repair Fascia, Soffit & Siding Painted to Match AMG Applied Services

248-828-7998

Carpet Cleaning

CARPET

WAVY-n-LOOSE?

We Power Re-stretch and Steam-clean For One Low Price Next-Day-Service Multiple Room Discount

Call Now

586-754-9222

ccarpetrepair.com

June 24th-25th, 10am-3pm, 31650 Eastlady Beverly Hills, NO KIDS, VintageHandtools/Tool-Boxes, Craftmens-Snap-on, Drake-Press, Table-Saws, Pipe-Fitter-Tools, Oak-wood

Garage/Yard Sale 31027 Morgan Dr. Warren, 48088

Off 13 Mile, Between Schoenherr & Hayes June 24th-25th, 10-5pm, July 1st-2nd, 10-5pm

BIG BARGAIN SALE! 30990 Huntsman Dr. E Farmington Hills, Saturday, June 24th, 9am-6pm FREE ITEMS AVAILABLE!

YARD SALE

June-30th-July-2nd 12pm-7pm 22000 block Normandy (between 9 mile/Norton) Eastpointe, Online boutique closeout *New/Used Women's Apparel *Jewelry *Accessories *Home décor *Household-items & MUCH MORE!

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

•Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment

CALL TODAY!

586-216-2124

1,000-sqft. or more of installed concrete20% off before July 4th Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

Cement

Cement

Cement

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION

POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI

CONCRETE WORK

Porches, Driveways Sidewalks, Patios, Garage Floors, Foundations, Rat-Walls, Licensed/Insured

586-948-4764

248-743-1220 248-496-4964(Cell)

586-843-8543

586-443-3362 Give us a Call!

AA4DABLE MASONRY

•Decks •Additions •Bathrooms •Kitchens •Renovations •Plumbing Family Owned.

35 yrs experience www.Barryscarpentry.com Free Estimates

0153-2325

ESTATE SALE

Call 248-738-5952

Asphalt

45-years experience!

Residential/Commercial All work guaranteed/ Applied by machine.

Owner supervision.

MEDICAL VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00! 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888835-7273 Hablamos Espano

MISCELLANEOUS AMISH BUILT storage sheds and mini cabins delivered to your site anywhere Excellent Live & Online Auctions in Michigan! Starting at $2,500.00 happening statewide. Tractors, mynextbarn.com 989-832-1866 Tools, Golf cart, Woodworking, POLE BARNS Machine shop, 80-acre real estate. Bid anywhere/anytime BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS State-wide, johnpeckauctions.com. Interested 24 x 40 x 10 = $17,700.00, 30 x 40 x 10 in having an auction? Call John Peck = $19,900.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building 989-426-8061. or go to www.builtritepolebuildings.net Graham Online Estate Auction. 989-259-2015 Days 989-600-1010 2012 Can-Am Outlander 400 Evenings. quad; Sea Doo Bombardier RX Waverunner w/towable trailer; We Build All Year Long! Built Best EZY Lift for Waverunner; Diesel Barns Best Quality, Best Service, Now generator; Firearms; Crossbow in our 25TH Year! Over 4,000 Buildings & accessories; Household; Tools; in Mid Michigan Call for Quotes Antiques. Other auctions available at: License/Insured 989-205-2534 bid.sherwoodauctionservicellc.com POND/LAKE 1-800-835-0495.

Pond/Lake Weed Removal Tools BUSINESS SERVICES (The #1 alternative to chemicals.)

METAL ROOFING regular and Performs C.P.R. Cuts-Pulls-Rakes. shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL Michigan Veteran Made. Still $150.00, COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. no price increase! 989-529-3992.

Steel and vinyl siding. Licensed and WeedgatorProducts.com insured builders. Pole Buildings. VACATION RENTALS Quality work for 40 years! AMISH Attention Cottage, Condo, Vacation CREW. 517-575-3695.

Homeowners. Advertise your Vacation MATTRESSES Rental Properties with Community Adjustable Bed Brand New with Papers of Michigan’s MegaMarket mattress. Made is U.S.A., in Classified Network. Reach over 1.2 plastic, with warranty. Retail cost Million households with your in-state $3,995.00, sacrifice for $875.00. or out-of-state vacation rental ad. Call Call for showing or delivery: 1-800-783-0267 Ext. 1 for details.

DanDanTheMattressMan.com 989-615-2951

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

Asphalt Paving & Patching/Sealing

Estate Sale

Auctions

810-523-9200 CEMENT-IT

Residential/Commercial Concrete Specialist Decorative Stamped •Driveways •Patios •Parking Lots •Foundations •Stamped Concrete •Exposed Aggregate •Demolition •Excavating •Insured

Elite Concrete Services, LLC. WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES 0026-2242

Autos Wanted

www.candgnews.com

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226

ROZE CEMENT LLC

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring!

•Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Andre-586-354-7791

WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON, June 21, 2023 - 3B

www.candgnews.com

Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS CALL TODAY 0025-2242

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

313-656-9402

VETERAN OWNED

Furniture/Upholstery Refinishing

A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps

27950 Harper, St. Clair Shores 586-775-0430

0186-2325

Stripping • Repairing Refinishing • Upholstering Antique Restoration Custom Picture Framing Specializing in Shadow Boxing of Jerseys • Caning Powder Coating of Patio Furniture Fabric Sales • Foam Sales

BixFurnitureService.com Chimney Service

Electrical

ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES Masonry Specialist

586-755-3636

•Chimney-&-Porch Repairs •Brick-Replacement •Tuck-Pointing •Steps •Brick Pavers •Retaining Walls •Masonry-Repairs of all Kinds Senior-Military-Discounts

586-719-1202

Cleaning Service

586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING

***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning!

Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830 Decks/Patios

2023 SPECIALS

Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.

586-260-5218 Drywall

RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs.

Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping.

W/35yrs. experience.

Free-estimates.

Rick or Shon (586)790-0006 Electrical

*ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts!

Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services.

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Lic#-6113148

BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured.

30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day.

10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines.

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service!

All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts!

Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot.

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated.

Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amggutter.com Fully Insured

248-828-7998

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today.

15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts.

Call 1-866-495-1709

GUTTER, POWERWASHING, & WINDOW CLEANING Veteran/Firefighter Owned/Operated championwindow cleaning.net

248-881-5093 GB GOLDEN BUILT Seamless Gutters and Downspouts Remove/Replace Gutter Guards Free Estimates Licensed/Insured Over 30 Years in Business

586-948-4764

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

Hauling & Waste Removal ***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

Lawn Maintenance

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!!

Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

586-360-0681

ucallwehauljunk.com **CLUTTER GUY'S**

Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching

Visit Facebook:

Bright Horizon Services Inc.

SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Paver, Patios, Retaining Walls, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinklers, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

Painting

Home Repairs

586-792-3117

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

248-242-1511 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Landscaping & Water Gardens

ALLTIMATE

OUTDOOR SERVICES Credit Cards Accepted

Drainage System Professionals New Construction Yard Drainage Grading Sod/Seed Retaining Walls Walkways Patios Paver Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

Senior & Military Discounts

Summer is here!

Call Today!

586-719-1202

0402-2323

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033

PETE'S PAINTING SUMMER SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Special pricing for vacant homes.

Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

(586)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential •Commercial.

•Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts.

•Guaranteed-work.

•25-yrs experience.

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Free Estimates.

All Work Guaranteed.

Affordable Prices.

Senior Discount. Insured.

248-495-3512

PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior.

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured.

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates

248-990-5388

wowpaintingmi.com

*

Restriction May Apply

*

$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

888.572.0928 586.585.1862

MASTER PLUMBER

www.MotorCityPlumber.com

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

Roofing

Tree Service

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message

586-260-5218

CITY ROOFING

DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)

586-431-0591 Professional Services

Great Lake Plumbing, Inc.

MOBILE NOTARY SERVICE Will come to you, Available nights/weekends if needed, Email-Ksweet1222 @gmail.com

Roofing AA4DABLE ROOFING

• Plumbing Repairs • Re-Piping • Gas Lines • Hot Water Heaters • Back Flow Testing • Drain Cleaning

GREAT SERVICE QUALITY WORK

586.823.9744

Plumbing

Powerwashing

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!!

Serving The Tri-County-Area

Licensed & Insured

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

*

Plumbing

586-727-3924

586-258-6672

EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Financing Available

*

Call Frank 248-303-5897 Landscaping & Water Gardens

Family Owned & Operated

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.

248-892-1927

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

Complete Interior/Exterior

Handyman Services

Residential & Commercial

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

Plumbing

0355-2235

Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt

Painting

0325-2302

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS

Gutters

0364-2325

Cement

greatlakeplumb.com

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$!

SPRING-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!!

Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards.

30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

586-291-2647

-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965

Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded.

Facebook: Bright Horizon Services Inc

35%-Spring-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

-FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-

(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com

ELITE TREE SERVICE

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices!

Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757

586-436-9600

SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp.

Family Owned

248-707-4851

THE 1970S ACROSS 1. Aardvark’s repast 5. Game official, colloquially speaking 8. In alignment 12. Tiny bottle 13. Big rig 14. ____ Apso 15. Fairy-tale opener 16. Arabian chieftain 17. Peter Pumpkin ____ 18. *White House Plumbers’ affair 20. Arrival times, acr.

21. *Gerald R. Ford and Nelson A. Rockefeller 22. Tolkien’s Ogrelike creature 23. *Charlie’s TV detectives 26. At sea but close to shore 30. Always, poetically speaking 31. Adjust 34. Cupid, to the Greeks 35. High 37. 9 to 5, e.g.

38. Bow-like structure 39. Hippocrates’ promise 40. Struck in certain way, in baseball 42. Paleontologist’s estimate 43. Like a kilt 45. English county 47. Boiling blood 48. ____, Stinky and Stretch 50. Shade of beige 52. *”Rainy Day People” singer Gordon ____ 56. Things on a list 57. Rod of a hot rod 58. *Bee Gees or The Supremes, e.g.

59. Saintly glows 60. Never, poetically speaking 61. Pre-Easter period 62. Demeanor 63. *Banned insecticide, acr.

64. Oxen connector DOWN 1. Assert 2. *”Black Gold” singer Nina ____ 3. Diplomat’s asset 4. *Popular bellshaped part of garment 5. Gerrymander 6. Gives off 7. *Earth and Wind

partner 8. *First female British prime minister 9. Pro ____ 10. Operates 11. Head canal locale 13. Wisest 14. Unfriendly looks 19. Track event 22. Buck 23. Famous fable-maker 24. *Kathmandu location and Hippie Trail stop 25. Heating outlet cover 26. Research facil.

27. Shamu and such 28. *Khmer ____ 29. English county 32. Sound of impact 33. Coffee holder 36. *Mao’s honorific 38. Sunbaked, archaically speaking 40. Busy flyer 41. *____ Rolle of “Good Times”

44. Corbel 46. *”Killing Me ____ with His Song” 48. Spayed 49. End of a shoelace 50. Evening purse 51. Wrap in waxy cloth 52. It “was made for you and me”

53. Black and white cookie 54. Piglet sound 55. Carrying container 56. *Helen Reddy’s “____ ____ Woman”

www.candgnews.com

4B - WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON, June 21, 2023

OF THE

NEWSAND

NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

See ‘50 Years an Artist’ at gallery FERNDALE — The Lawrence Street Gallery will be holding an exhibition for Glenn “Fuzz” Corey throughout the month of June.

The exhibition, called “50 Years an Artist,” runs through June 30. An opening reception was held June 4, and a mid-month reception will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at the gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave., Suite A. “There are two major trends in the art of the last hundred years: expression and reference,” Corey said in a news release. “For my part, even though some of my works, especially my pastel pieces, have expressive techniques in them, reference plays the major role.

Much of the work looks back to the mythology and other subjects that have been depicted by other artists of the past.”

“In much of my work I try to take themes and images of the past and make them more contemporary to try to satisfy the 21st century (poet Charles) Baudelaire,” he continued.

The gallery is open noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, noon-9 a.m. Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays.

Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame seeking nominations

DETROIT — Michigan Women Forward is accepting nominations for 2023 inductees to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame and Historical Center, also known as HERstory, was established in 1983 to tell the stories of women’s contributions to Michigan’s history and to inspire the women and girls of tomorrow. Nominations may be made by individuals or by representatives of organizations or groups. A candidate may also nominate herself. Nominations may be made in either of two categories — historical (deceased candidates) or contemporary (living candidates) — and must follow the nomination criteria of Michigan Women Forward. To nominate someone, visit miwf.org/herstory and click on the “Hall of Fame” page for a nomination form and criteria. The last day for applications is July 15. Those interested in judging the 2023 Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame nominations can email Natalie Hall, chief development and program officer for Michigan Women Forward, at nhall@miwf.org.

POLISH FESTIVAL RETURNS STERLING HEIGHTS — The American Polish Festival and Craft Show is returning to the

American-Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane Drive, June 23-25. The event will have Polish and American food, music, dancers, arts and crafts, and a pierogi-eating contest.

General admission costs $5, though guests ages 17 and younger attend for free. Parking and shuttles are free at the Sterling Heights High School Career Prep Center. Learn more by visiting www.americanpolishfestival.com.

Local house named Michigan Heritage Home TROY — A local home in Troy was recently designated as a Michigan Heritage Home by the Historical Society of Michigan.

The Douglass House was built in 1860 and was recently restored by its owners, Kevin and Susan Lindsey, who have lived in the home since 1989. A plaque was installed on the house to commemorate the honor.

“We are very pleased to get this, and have installed the plaque they sent us. It is my understanding that ours is the first such designation in Troy,” said Kevin Lindsey. “The house was already part of Troy’s historic district that designates homes as historic, but this is a new program that is statewide. We’ve stripped all the woodwork back to its original wood. We painted, removed paneling, and redid the kitchen and bathroom all following the standards for historic restoration. We even got a photo from 1913 so we could change the porches back to how they used to be and worked with our neighbors to move a barn back to where it was originally located.”

Photo provided by Kevin Lindsey

STUDENTS EARN TREASURER’S OFFICE RECOGNITION

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg recently announced the winners and honorable mentions for the 2023 Financial Empowerment Arts Contest.

In partnership with Oakland Schools, Flagstar Bank and the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, 22 winners and honorable mentions were picked from 160 submissions from high school students. The submissions came in various mediums, including drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, video and illustration, and had a focus on the different aspects of financial empowerment.

Winners were selected from ninth to 12th grades across Oakland County schools. In the ninth grade category, the first-place winner was Ryo Salter, of Royal Oak High School. Eva Houston, of Royal Oak High School, was named an honorable mention. Layla Rogers, of Ferndale High School, was named an honorable mention in the 10th grade category, and Bryn Hazen, of Berkley High School, was named an honorable mention in the 12th grade category.

The cash prizes were $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place, $500 for third place and $100 for an honorable mention. The winning art will be displayed in the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office for a year and at the treasurer’s website at oakgov.com, along with all student entries.

“Congratulations to all the students who participated in and won the 2023 Financial Empowerment Arts Contest,” Wittenberg stated in a news release. “The students showcased their exceptional skills, creativity, artistry, and talent, which helped raise awareness about the significance of financial empowerment.”

STEP BACK IN TIME IN PARISIAN SETTING

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Historical Society will hold a French-themed gala, La Belle Epoque, at 7 p.m.

June 22 at a lakeside home in the Pointes designed by architect Robert O. Derrick in 1928. French-inspired cuisine, music and beverages will be provided during this 18th annual summer fundraiser for the GPHS. For tickets or more information, visit gphistorical.org or call (313) 884-7010.

K

EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Police cite motorist for knife

NOVI — A man who was initially pulled over for speeding was nearly charged with carrying a concealed weapon after it was discovered that he kept a large knife on the back of his seat.

A police officer pulled over the man for going 47 mph in a 35 mph zone on Nine Mile Road at Anna Maria Court, west of Taft Road, in a 1996 Ford Explorer with Ohio plates at 3:34 a.m. May 6. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer asked the man where he was coming from and if he had any weapons. The man informed the officer that he had a knife attached to his seat.

Officers then located a Grand Way knife with a 6-inch blade in a sheath attached to the seat.

According to the report, it was in clear view. The officer also found a butane lighter that resembled a revolver in the back of the car and a pocket knife on the man’s person while doing a pat down.

Police arrested the man for a weapons offense.

He reportedly stated that he was not aware of the laws regarding knives. He further explained that he kept the knife for self-defense. He said the knife is always in the car and “just chills there,” according to the report.

Initially, he was going to be given a felony carrying a concealed weapon charge, but he was given a misdemeanor citation for possession of a dangerous or deadly weapon.

Home invasion suspect charged

TROY — A 53-year-old Highland Park man is in custody after he entered a home and robbed the owner, police said.

The incident occurred at 3:17 p.m. May 25 at a home in the 4400 block of Livernois Road. Police said the homeowner was getting out of the shower when he observed an unknown man inside his home. The man demanded the homeowner’s wallet after cornering him. The victim then escaped to a neighbor’s home, at which point he called the police. The suspect was seen leaving the scene on a bicycle.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers observed a man matching the suspect’s description on a bicycle.

He was taken into custody, and police said they located multiple items in his pockets, including jewelry and watches.

The suspect was charged with one count of home invasion — first degree.

Classmate’s parents accused of attacking student

SOUTHFIELD — On May 16 at 8:42 a.m., officers were summoned to a school in the 16000 block of Mount Vernon to speak with a student regarding an alleged assault from the day before. The student stated

that the day before, at 3:10 p.m., he was riding his bike southbound on Evergreen Road, near 12 Mile Road, when a black truck came at him. To avoid being hit, he had to get off his bike.

After the commotion, he saw the father of a classmate that he had been having issues with exit the truck and walk toward him. The student stated that he ran towards a nearby church’s parking lot, and the father allegedly chased him. The parent is accused of knocking the student to the ground and assaulting him.

While the student was on the ground, his classmate’s mother and his classmate began kicking and assaulting him, according to a police report. A person passing by observed the fight and approached, yelling at the family to stop.

The student got up and hid in a nearby backyard, where he called his mom for help.

He told police that his bike and shoes were stolen during the attack. He suffered several injuries to his face, so he was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

The investigation was ongoing, and police have found that this appears to be an ongoing problem between the two students.

Woman arrested for disturbing the peace, assaulting an officer and resisting arrest

SOUTHFIELD — A woman was reported to be kicking doors and throwing garbage cans at a motel in the 22000 block of Telegraph Road at 12:34 a.m. May 21.

The desk clerk at the motel told the police what the woman was doing and stated that he wanted her evicted from the premises.

Officers approached the suspect’s door, and when she answered, she began yelling about the clerk.

Officers explained to her that she was being evicted and that she had to leave immediately. She initially told the police that she was not leaving because she lived there and had paid for the entire week.

After the officers explained the law to her multiple times, she began to pack her things. However, while packing, she would stop and call out to the officers to yell at them. This persisted for 30-40 minutes as the officers waited for her to finish packing. After packing, she carried her suitcase to the balcony and began screaming across the parking lot at the clerk and another subject in the parking lot. Officers advised her multiple times that she was disturbing the peace and needed to stop.

While the officers were taking her to her car and telling her not to return to the property, she allegedly struck an officer. She was then arrested, and police transported her to the Southfield lockup.

Upon arrival, she refused to exit the patrol car and locked her leg on the door.

Officers had to forcefully remove her from the patrol vehicle and escort her to the lockup via the elevator, police said. The suspect then made a noise that sounded like she was going to spit on the officers, and the officers pressed her body against the door to avoid this. While in lockup, the officers were escorting her to the behavior modification unit, and she began slamming an officer into the wall. Once in the jail cell, the suspect resisted officers and assaulted another officer, police said.

The suspect is being charged with disturbing the peace, assault and battery of a police officer, and resisting and obstructing a police officer.

Motorcyclist accused of fleeing police

BIRMINGHAM — An officer on patrol attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle weaving in and out of traffic at approximately 9:15 p.m. May 27.

The driver intentionally sped away, refusing to stop and was later stopped by Royal Oak police. The Birmingham officer arrived at the scene to identify the driver.

The driver, a 24-year-old Troy man, advised that he did intentionally flee the Birmingham officer. A report for charges of fleeing and eluding police was submitted to the Prosecutor’s Office.

Police locate, arrest driver accused of flashing gun

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Officers responded to the area of Grand River Avenue and Hawthorne for a felonious assault at 5:29 p.m. May 10.

The reporting party told police that the driver of a white vehicle had pointed a gun at them as a result of a vehicle not allowing another vehicle into traffic. The reporting party provided a license plate and a detailed description of the suspect.

With the assistance of Farmington Hills police, the suspect was taken into custody, and a firearm was recovered. The case was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for warrant consideration.

Indecent exposure reported on Clinton River Trail

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the area of Avon Road and Livernois Road on a report of a male exposing himself on the Clinton River Trail at 7:24 p.m. April 29.

Deputies spoke to the caller, a 49-year-old woman, who said she saw the male suspect “exposing himself and committing a lewd act,” while she was riding her bicycle.

She said the male stared at her while committing

the act, but never approached her or spoke to her before leaving the area on a Segway-type vehicle. Police checked the area, with negative results. A witness told police that someone matching the description of the suspect was seen traveling westbound toward Auburn Hills. The Auburn Hills Police Department was notified. The case was assigned, and the investigation was ongoing.

Police dispatched for attempted burglary

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a gas station in the 3900 block of West Auburn Road to assist West Bloomfield police, who were surveilling a breaking and entering suspect at 3:39 a.m. May 3.

The suspect, a 62-year-old man from Detroit, was at the gas station after business hours, and plainclothes officers were in the area monitoring.

The suspect had struck the entry window with a blunt object, but did not gain entry. The suspect fled in a Lincoln MKX, with plainclothes units following.

West Bloomfield had units following the suspect out of the area southbound on Interstate 75, toward Detroit. Deputies were able to contact a gas station representative, who was advised on the circumstances and that the location was secured, but the glass was damaged.

Deputies were later advised by West Bloomfield that the suspect was taken into custody for a breaking and entering of a gas station that occurred in Troy.

West Bloomfield transported the arrestee to the Oakland County Jail for processing and housing.

Police take juveniles into custody for stolen vehicle

BERKLEY — Three juveniles were taken into custody at 2:50 a.m. May 28 for multiple offenses near Catalpa Drive and Greenfield Road.

According to a police report, police noticed a vehicle tapping its brakes at green lights and striking a curb. An attempt was made to pull over the vehicle, but it began traveling at a speed of 80 mph. The vehicle’s driver disobeyed stop signs and continued driving until the vehicle came to a dead end. The three occupants then fled the vehicle on foot.

Police said they used a K-9 unit to track and locate three suspects, ages 12, 15 and 16. One of the juveniles had been reported as missing since May 14, according to the report.

The vehicle was found to have been stolen in Detroit earlier that night. The three suspects were taken into custody for third-degree fleeing and eluding, resisting/obstructing a police officer, receiving/concealing stolen property, and curfew violations.