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ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats will be making its big return later this year, and along with it, some bigger changes.

Organizers and stakeholders gathered at a press conference June 7 at Royal Oak’s Baker College campus to announce the return of Arts, Beats & Eats,which will take place Sept. 1-4.

Event Producer Jon Witz told C & G Newspapers that he was thrilled to bring the festival back this year.

“It’s just going to be an amazing show, and it’s going to be something for everyone to enjoy and hopefully have a great experience,” he said.

The 2023 edition of Arts, Beats & Eats will have dozens of musical acts and food options, as well as a juried art show, but the event will be making some big additions this year.

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In Clawson, the city’s Fourth of July events will start on June 25 with two races, the Free Fun Race at 7 p.m. and 5K

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Taylor DeRousse performed a number of covers for the crowd at the Arts, Beats & Eats press conferences June 7 at the Royal Oak Baker College Campus.

Freedom Run at 7:30 p.m. Registration will be at Clawson City Park.

On June 28, there will be a concert in the park and ice cream social at 7 p.m. at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave. A kiddie parade will be held at 11 a.m. July 1, with registration starting at 10 a.m. It will start in the parking lot of Clawson Middle School, 150 John M Ave. The city’s carnival will take place July 2-4. The hours will be from noon to See FIREWORKS on page 4A

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Hazel Park native releases next novel in ‘cozy mystery’ series

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HAZEL PARK — An award-winning author/playwright who grew up in Hazel Park and today lives in Pleasant Ridge has released the second book in his “cozy mystery” series about a gay millennial couple who solve crimes.

Frank Anthony Polito’s latest work, “Rehearsed to Death,” is the sequel to last year’s “Renovated to Death,” and features the same leads, Peter and JP. The couple host a hit reality show where they renovate homes around metro Detroit.

They live in the fictional suburb of Pleasant Woods, located between Royal Heights and Fernridge, and nearby Madison Park. As the names suggest, the towns are inspired by actual places, with “Madison Park” featuring elements of both Madison Heights and Hazel Park.

Their latest adventure is set during the summer, while their TV show is on hiatus. JP is set to star in a community theater production at the Royal Heights Playhouse — a parody of Stagecrafters in Royal Oak. Peter wrote the play, “Blue Tuesday,” about two couples — one gay, one straight — living in New York City before the events of 9/11.

But then the two men find themselves investigating the murder of Xander Sherwood

Deva — the play’s arrogant and over-controlling director, who was found strangled to death by the same imported cashmere scarf he wore like a boa.

The egomaniacal director was loathed by many people, so there is no shortage of suspects.

Now, as the opening night of the play draws near, Peter and JP must figure out the identity of the killer.

The “To Death” series is written in the style of the cozy mystery genre, which features elements such as charming small towns with colorful casts of characters, and a tasteful avoidance of gore, sex and swearing. Even the murders tend to happen off-screen. Polito said it’s appropriate for teens and adults alike, and is meant to be warm and inviting, despite the dark crimes at each mystery’s core.

“I always describe it as fun — they’re meant to be fun,” Polito said. “So many of the cozies I’ve read are definitely what you could call comedy. I’m not saying they’re not serious, or that they shouldn’t be respected, but they do have humor — they’re all humorous. The writers intentionally look for the humor in the situation.

“It’s a genre that works for me because even in my most serious works, where a young teen is dealing with accepting his sexual identity, I still infused it with humor,” Polito said. “It’s

just who I am — it’s just my personality. I always try to keep it light — maybe it’s a defense mechanism of trying to get people to like me by getting them to laugh. I don’t ever want to be taken too seriously. So I feel like this genre, apart from a few things, could be enjoyed by both a 12-year-old and someone who’s 102.

These are books for people of all ages.”

Some of his other works, prior to “Rehearsed” and “Renovated,” include “Band Fags!” (2008), “Drama Queers!” (2009) and “The Spirit of Detroit” (2013), which together form a trilogy, focusing on a group who attended Hazel Park High during the mid-to-late ’80s, inspired by Polito himself and his closest friends. “Drama Queers!” won a Lambda Literary Award.

“Band Fags!” is the first book in the trilogy and follows the adventures of Jack Paterno, who is based on Polito himself, from the ages of 14-18 in Hazel Park, circa the mid-to-late ’80s. Jack has known he’s gay all his life, but he spends much of the story trying to deny his sexuality. When his best friend since seventh grade, Bradley Dayton, comes out to him, Jack begins to entertain the idea of accepting that he is also gay.

“Drama Queers!” is the second book, set in the same world, focusing on Bradley in 1987 and 1988 when he and Jack are seniors. Bradley

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Author/playwright Frank Anthony Polito, seen here at his Pleasant Ridge home with his dogs, Jack and Clyde, has just released “Rehearsed to Death.” is involved with the Hazel Park High School Drama Club, and when the lead role in the school play goes to an attractive freshman boy, Bradley doesn’t mind having the opportunity to spend time with him every day after school during rehearsals. He soon finds himself forming See AUTHOR on page 7A

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ROYAL OAK/MADISON HEIGHTS — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neigh-

borhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads. This has led to more traffic violations in the area, from speeding to running stop signs.

The Michigan Department of Transportation placed “no right

turn” signs at each entry point to the subdivision, to try to mitigate the issue. But the signs are placed on the service drive’s east side, just prior to each entry point — and that area is within the city limits of Royal Oak, where police from Madison Heights have no jurisdiction.

Now, to address traffic laws at their border, the cities of Madison Heights and Royal Oak have reached an inter-local agreement, which will give Madison Heights police the authority to enforce traffic violations on the northbound I-75 service drive between Lincoln

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Both will be located at Clawson City Park, with the carnival at the football field. There is an entrance fee of $3 for the carnival, which is put toward the city’s fireworks each year. There also are fees to enter the kiddie parade and freedom races, which can be paid at the events.

The Firecracker Race & Parade will start at 9 a.m. July 4 at 14 Mile and Crooks roads. It will continue to Main Street and to Elmwood Avenue. The celebration will end with the fireworks show at 10 p.m. at Clawson City Park.

This year’s event will mark 90 years since the first one took place.

“It’s a huge tradition,” Secretary of Clawson’s Fourth of July Committee Paym Weaver said. “It’s a way to bring our community together. We end up with about 45,000 people going through Clawson for this. It’s a really great and fun celebration for everyone.”

Weaver said her favorite part of the celebration is the fireworks, but added that the carnival has been a great addition to the schedule.

“This is our second year that we really had a really huge carnival. So that’s been a nice big change for the city,” she said.

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It will be followed by an event to learn archery at 5 p.m. June 28 at the Recreation Center’s gym, a pet pageant at 6:30 p.m.

June 29 at Burton Field and an event called “Celebrate It” with fun activities at 3:30 p.m. June 30 at Burton Field.

The Pancake Breakfast and Old Fashioned Games & Races will take place July 1, with the breakfast at 9 a.m. at the Recreation Center and the games at 1 p.m. at Burton Field. Float-A-Boat, for kids ages 6 and up, will be at 9:30 a.m. July 2 at the city pool, and a scavenger hunt will be at noon July 2 at the Recreation Center. On July 3, there will be a boxed lunch for people ages 60 and

older at noon at Hassig Park and a MoGo Bike FREEdom Ride at 7 p.m. starting at the Recreation Center.

On the Fourth of July, the city’s parade will start at 10 a.m. at Borgman and Woodward avenues and end at Burton park. A hot dog roast, as well as awards, will follow the parade at 11 a.m. A park concert with Boogie Dynomite will be at 7 p.m. at Burton Field, and the events will end with the annual fireworks show at 10:05 p.m. at Rackham Golf Course.

“The Fourth of July is definitely our highlight of the year,” Huntington Woods Mayor Bob Paul said. “It’s not just the Fourth. It’s a weeklong celebration for us from everything we have going, from family night, the pet pageants, the pancake breakfast on the Saturday morning before the See FIREWORKS on page 22A

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‘Strike Out Parkinson’s’ to host 1984 World Series Q&A ROYAL OAK — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s will be holding its Strike Out Parkinson’s event Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes, located at 4209 Coolidge Highway.

Gibson, the former Detroit Tigers outfielder and current color commentator, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which will benefit his foundation.

The event will feature a 1984 World Series question-and-answer panel with Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell. There also will be an appearance by former rival and Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, who played for the San Diego Padres in 1984. The Tigers beat the Padres in five games to win the 1984 World Series.

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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce will be putting on a free music festival, Royal Oak Live, this weekend.

Royal Oak Live will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. June 24-25 in the Centennial Commons, located at 221 E. Third St. According to a news release, the festival will feature musicians known for playing funk, rhythm and blues, and jazz.

“Two days of world class music, a beautiful new park, the magic of downtown Royal Oak, and it’s all free,” Artistic Director Alexander Zonjic stated in a press release. “It’s an unbeatable combination. Get there early and plan to stay late, you won’t be disappointed.”

The festival will feature artists including Lindsey Webster, Jessy J, Alex Bugnon, the Urban Jazz Coalition, Detroit School of Rock & Pop Music students with Dave Weckl, Lin Rountree, Deon Yates, James Lloyd, and Zonjic himself.

In addition to music, an artist market and local nonprofit groups will be featured on Troy and Third streets, along the nearby park. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

For more information about Royal Oak Live, call (248) 547-4000 or visit royaloakchamber.com.

Optimist Club fundraiser

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Optimist Club will be holding a fundraiser for the club next month.

The club will be putting on “Laughter for the Kids” on July 22 in Gleason Hall at the Berkley American Legion, 2079 12 Mile Road. Doors will open for the event at 6:45 p.m and the show will start at 8 p.m. The show will include strong language and adult content.

Comedians and acts featured in the event will include headliner Milan Stromile, Greg Sharp, Pam Krugman, and Peggy and Paula. Tickets for the fundraiser cost $50 and can be bought by contacting Ilene Harmon-McGough at harmon@ssc-law.com or by calling (248) 259-1035.

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Royal Oak Concert Band to play locally in Clawson and Berkley

METRO DETROIT — The Royal Oak Concert Band’s “Our Great America” summer concert series will take the band to several cities for shows.

The band will be performing in Clawson at 7 p.m. June 28 at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave.; in Berkley at 7 p.m. July 12 on the lawn outside the Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave.; and at 7 p.m. July 24 at Wahby Park in St. Clair Shores, 24800 Jefferson Ave. According to a news release, the concert features patriotic favorites and pop selections from the “Jersey Boys” soundtrack, a medley of Tina Turner songs and a set of “rousing marches.” It also was noted that the concerts in Clawson and Berkley will include a set by the Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra.

The concerts are free and open to the public. People are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.

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BERKLEY PRIDE BLOCK PARTY MAKES RETURN BERKLEY — The city of Berkley’s Pride Block Party will be making its return to the downtown this weekend.

The Berkley Pride Block Party, presented by the Downtown Development Authority, will be held noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 25, on Robina Avenue south of 12 Mile Road, on Griffith Avenue south of 12 Mile, and in the municipal parking lot in between the two roads.

The event will feature various food trucks, arts and crafts tents, vendor booths, and live music. It will be the second Pride Block Party the city has put on after the inaugural edition last year.

“As with last year it was very positive, inclusive,” DDA Executive Director Mike McGuinness said at a City Council meeting last month. “A lot of the churches and community organizations had sort of their focus … on serving LGBTQ+ populations but not exclusively so. It was a number of community organizations that in part just wanted to show their solidarity and engage and reach out to the different populations.”

McGuinness said the event certainly is a celebration of Pride, but it also is a celebration for Berkley as well.

“Many celebrations throughout metro Detroit

and the region, they each have their different sort of take or interpretation on it. We very intentionally, with the community members who, through their volunteer efforts, led the planning process last year and this year, make it have a very distinctly Berkley feel,” he said. “In terms of it being all access, you know it’s not catering to one specific age demographic; it definitely does not have a mature or adult focus. It’s very much in keeping with all of our other block parties in the downtown, so that way it celebrates the many families that call Berkley home.”

Compared to last year’s event, the block party will have an expanded footprint due to its success. It also was moved to Robina south of 12 Mile, whereas last year it was north.

“It was very successful last year, so they have scaled up the number of volunteers; the infrastructure in this particular parking lot has the benefit of having fewer entry points than the one on the north side as well,” City Manager Matt Baumgarten said. “So from a vehicle entry standpoint, we do feel like it’s a safer space to hold this event on the south side there. And, again, it balances between the participating businesses as well. So north side got to participate last year, south side gets to participate this year.”

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feelings for him, but then an older boy warns Bradley against coming out, telling him it will risk his dreams of becoming an actor.

The trilogy then concludes with “The Spirit of Detroit,” set in 1991 and 1992. Bradley is once again the protagonist, and Jack makes cameo appearances. Bradley has decided to return to college and enroll in the theater program at Wayne State University. The story pays homage to Polito’s favorite novel, “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh” by Michael Chabon, with a similar plot, but from the perspective of a gay man.

“By the time I finish a story, I’ve been living with it so long that when it actually goes on sale, I have to remind myself that no one has read it. But yeah, there’s a feeling of accomplishment telling a complete story. It feels good, and when I feel like I’ve accomplished nothing over the last year or two, I remind myself I’ve written three books, since I just finished the third one,” Polito said.

That third installment, “Haunted to Death,” is set to release this Halloween. A young woman acquires a lavish mansion and discovers she’s the long-lost daughter of the previous owner who died falling off the balcony 25 years ago. When Peter and JP begin renovations on

the home, they witness ghostly phenomenon and discover secret passages.

“Much like a ‘Scooby-Doo’ episode, there’s a double mystery: Who killed the woman, and is the house really haunted — and if not, who is making us think that it is,” Polito said. “It was a lot of fun for me to write because it’s even more fantastical, taking the knowledge of all the haunted house movies I watched growing up, and again, the ‘Scooby-Doo’ cartoon. There’s even a portrait of a woman where the eyes move watching them, and a mysterious fog rolls in out of nowhere — all of the haunted house tropes. I’m hoping people find it as fun to read as it was to write.”

Alissa Sullivan, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, said she appreciates Polito’s love for his hometown and the metro Detroit area, and how it’s reflected in his works.

“He came and did a presentation here, during one of our pride events in the past, with his book ‘Band Fags!’ set right here in Hazel Park, including a reading and meet-and-greet in a private room at our library,” Sullivan said.

“He’s great, and always shouts out to his hometown of Hazel Park. It’s nice that he’s achieved such success, and still remembers his ‘Friendly City.’”

“Renovated to Death” is available at major online outlets where books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Target. It was released May 23.

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Police Lt. Al Carter said.

“The agreement can be indefinite, or it can also be terminated at any notice when it’s no longer needed,” he continued. “It’s just merely assisting, from one police department to another … trying to work a way around the whole little bit of a hiccup with the I-75 construction.”

Corey Haines, the police chief of Madison Heights, said via email that the arrangement is focused on vehicles turning into the subdivision and then speeding past stop signs.

“All of the streets off the service drive are posted as no right turns,” Haines said. “The issue is that this portion of the service drive is within the jurisdiction of Royal Oak.” Carter stated that Royal Oak hasn’t had the same problems that Madison Heights is having, so the department won’t have to worry about issuing tickets, but the biggest problem Royal Oak has run into is the shutdown on 12 Mile Road and the exit off Stephenson.

“It was opened up for a little while, and then they closed it back down to do some more of the reconstruction on 75,” he said. “I’m right over there as a resident as well. So you have to go down a street, which you either go to Gardenia or Lincoln to get across, like if you’re going to Home Depot and you’re going eastbound. … I’m going down and following one of the half roads to get across versus side streets. I can work my way through side streets, but now I’m disrupting the residential area, which is what the city of Madison Heights is attempting to avoid for all the residents and their children playing outside.”

Carter asked that everyone just be patient for the time being while the construction is going on.

“Be respectful of all the neighbors in the jurisdictions,” he said. “It affects both Royal Oak and Madison Heights, but primarily Madison Heights right now.”

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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.

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will no longer serve beverages in plastic.

“That means no more plastic bottles for any of the beverages, all of our beer, soft drinks, water bottles, they’ll all be served in easily recyclable cans,” he said. “There won’t be any plastic cups either. All those beverages will be served in biodegradable corn-based cups.”

The decision behind this move, Fournier said, follows the climate action plan that’s been in motion in Royal Oak. “Whether it’s looking at the city’s desire to reduce greenhouse gasses or how a three- or four-day festival, we consider our waste and plastic use, you know, as a community, we have these values and we try to embrace them in everything that we do,” he said. “I’m glad that Arts, Beats & Eats and everybody here is on board even with the small things.”

Another big change announced, though it has yet to be confirmed, is the sale and consumption of cannabis at the festival.

Chief Corporate Operations and General Counsel for House of Dank Mike DiLaura said at the press conference that the festival has been working with the state and city on getting approval.

“We’re hopeful that in the next few weeks

we’ll be able to confirm that Arts, Beats & Eats and House of Dank will officially be the largest festival in America that has ever introduced legal cannabis sales and consumption into the festival space,” he said. “This will truly be historic, not just for Arts, Beats & Eats and the city of Royal Oak, but for our company, the industry here in Michigan, and the industry worldwide.”

Witz said on June 18 that the event hasn’t gotten approval from the state yet, but he said the approval is “very likely.” The Royal Oak City Commission previously approved cannabis sales and consumption in a designated area at this year’s festival.

Witz stated that the most exciting part of the event for him as a producer is being able to bring people together.

“We’re unfortunately in some crazy times out there and a festival like ours brings people together, reminds them what they have in common — love of family, love of culture, love of music, love of art, you know, and realizing we have to find what’s in common, and that’s always been my favorite,” he said. “Having 300,000-plus people from all walks of life with different views just realizing, hey, we’re human beings and we like to hang out together.”

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Royal Oak High School Class of 2023 Top Ten Graduating Seniors MAYA RUMMEL GPA: 4.492 Summa Cum Laude

Honors: · IB Diploma Programme Diploma Candidate · Academic Excellence in English Language Arts · Academic Excellence in Mathematics · Outstanding Senior in Mathematics · English Language Arts Departmental Award · Science Departmental Award · Distinguished completion of four years of German

ALAINA MORELLO GPA: 4.465 Summa Cum Laude

Honors: · National Honor Society · IB Diploma Programme Diploma Candidate · Academic Excellence in English Language Arts · Academic Excellence in Science · Excellence in Engineering Technology

JANE BARNETT

THOMAS ROMITO

SAMUEL PIERCE

GPA: 4.439 Summa Cum Laude

GPA: 4.375 Summa Cum Laude

GPA: 4.368 Summa Cum Laude

Honors: · Senior Class Secretary · National Honor Society · IB Diploma Programme Diploma Candidate · Academic Excellence in English Language Arts · Academic Excellence in Science · Academic Excellence in Social Studies · Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language · English Language Arts Departmental Award · Mathematics Departmental Award · Science Departmental Award · Social Studies Departmental Award · Distinguished completion of four years of Spanish · Completion of Personal Project · Model UN Ambassador Augustus · Chuck Jones Athletic Award · MHSAA Scholar Athlete · Pleasant Ridge Foundation Scholarship · P.E.O. Margaret Brom Memorial Scholarship · Royal Oak PTA Council Donald M. Currie Memorial Scholarship · Royal Oak Schools Foundation Daniel Champagne Memorial Scholarship · ROEA Senior Scholarship · William S. Broomfield Citizen Scholarship · Susan Abraham Family Memorial Scholarship · Judith S. Owens Scholarship

Honors: · Senior Class President

Honors: · National Honor Society

· National Honor Society

· Academic Excellence in Mathematics

· Academic Excellence in English Language Arts

· Academic Excellence in Science

· Academic Excellence in Mathematics

· Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language

· Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language

· English Language Arts Departmental Award

· English Language Arts Departmental Award

· Mathematics Departmental Award

· Mathematics Departmental Award

· Distinguished completion of four years of German

· Distinguished Completion of four years of German

· Completion of Personal Project

· Clarence M. Kimball and Miles Mark Athletic Award

· Royal Oak PTA Council Donald M. Currie Memorial Scholarship

· James C. Covert Athletic Award

· Royal Oak Schools Foundation Scholarship

ERIN SNYDER GPA: 4.375 Summa Cum Laude

Honors: · National Honor Society · Academic Excellence in English Language Arts · Academic Excellence in Social Studies · Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language · Social Studies Departmental Award · Distinguished completion of four years of Spanish

· Science Departmental Award

· Two years of distinguished leadership and contributions to Acorn Newsmagazine

· Distinguished completion of four years of Spanish

· Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce/ Citizens State Bank Scholarship

· Completion of Personal Project

· Jordan and Ashley Siegel Scholarship

· Mathematics Departmental Award

· Science Departmental Award

· University of Michigan Regents Merit Scholarship

LIAM WICKA GPA: 4.346 Summa Cum Laude

Honors: · National Honor Society · Science Departmental Award · Michigan Achievement Scholarship

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OLIVIA SCHLEEDE

THOMAS KITCHEN

OLIVIA WHITE

GPA: 4.337 Summa Cum Laude

GPA: 4.327 Summa Cum Laude

GPA: 4.32 Summa Cum Laude

Honors: · National Honor Society

Honors: · National Honor Society

Honors: · National Honor Society

· IB Diploma Programme Course Candidate

· IB Diploma Programme Course Candidate

· Academic Excellence in English Language Arts

· Academic Excellence in English Language Arts

· Academic Excellence in Science

· Academic Excellence in Mathematics

· Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language

· Academic Excellence in Science

· Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language · English Language Arts Departmental Award

· English Language Arts Departmental Award · Mathematics Departmental Award

· Science Departmental Award

· Science Departmental Award

· Distinguished completion of four years of Spanish

· Distinguished completion of four years of German

· Leadership to Diversity Club

· Academic Excellence in a Foreign Language · Science Departmental Award · Distinguished completion of four years of French

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2023 ROHS Top Grads Summa Cum Laude 3.95-4+ Baharozian, Leah Barnett, Jane Binkowski, Katherine Blankenship, Kaitlyn Bos, Matthew Bukaita, Mariam Campbell, Vivian Cichowlas, Shelley Clark, Paige Farah, Annika Finch, Elyse Fitzgerald, Morgan Grenier, Tanis Hanes, Madaline Henderson, Shawn Hendren, Dakota Kaszeta, Ella King, Kelly Kitchen, Thomas Klonke, Maxwell Knott, Madelyn Kocis, Amelia McNorton, Charlotte Millard, Reagan Moellenhoff, Finja Morello, Alaina Mulally, Quinn Nickel, Scarlet Orlando, Connor Parrott, Isabela Pierce, Samuel Plane, Lily Reedy, Sean Romito, Thomas Rummel, Maya Scheel, Samara Schleede, Olivia Schmitz, Avery Smida, Gabrielle Snyder, Erin Szliter, Natalie Thomson, Faith

Troub, Carsen Vasilkovskii, Roger Vesprini, Allyson Wattleworth, Rachel Webb, Lilith White, Olivia Wicka, Liam Zeh, Annika Zgoda, Maxwell

Magna Cum Laude 3.85-3.94 Boyajian, Graciella Burau, Emerson Foster, Luke Gilliland, Allyson Govaere, Jasmine Hill, Macy Howard, Hayden Johnston, Madelyn Leyva-Monicatti, Emilio Malczynski, Hope Mason, Parker Moellenhoff, Mattis Nielander, Elliot Walker, Samuel Wall, Adrianna

Royal Oak High School Class of 2023 Graduates’ Achievements The following is a summary of the academic achievements of the Royal Oak High School Class of 2023.

Awards Summa Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Magna Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Cum Laude 3.75-3.84 Burau, Jessica Ceccacci, Luca Devine, Lilian Eckels, Kathryn Fishwild, Ryan Gerenraich, Maya Iles, Gillian Kelly, Kacey Maggi, Lydia Noonan, Sofia Oseid, Sydney Pyciak, Natalie Rochon, Lidiana Swanney, Frederick Webb, Joseph

Cum Laude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Graduated with Distinction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 National Honor Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce/Citizens State Bank Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Royal Oak Education Association Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Royal Oak High School Staff Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Royal Oak High School Susan Abraham Memorial Staff Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Royal Oak PTA Council Donald M. Currie Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Royal Oak Schools Foundation Scholarship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 William S. Broomfield Citizenship Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan Gold Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Michigan Achievement Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Michigan Resident Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 OUR Credit Union Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Jack C. Shader Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Jordan and Ashley Siegel Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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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

ABOVE: A team of volunteers from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers poses 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.

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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 fourdoor 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.”

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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.

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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

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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 U-shape, 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.”

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

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 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 midmod look, but the popularity of the style has made it hard in recent years.

“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.

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JUNE 23

Sunset at the Zoo: Conservation support event featuring food and drinks, live entertainment, auctions, nighttime access to animal habitats and more, 21 and older, 7-11 p.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org

JUNE 24

Mushroom Walk: 10-11 a.m., Cummingston Park, Leafdale and Torquay in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks Royal Oak Pride Ride: Celebrate LGBTQIA+ community, 9-11 a.m., meet at Trek Bicycle Royal Oak, 29428 Woodward Ave., helmets required, (248) 226-5887 Photo by Donna Dalziel

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Monday Movie: Watch “All In: Miracle at St. Bernard’s” (2022), 6-8 p.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, (248) 588-5500

JULY 15

Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, and food truck rally and concerts 4-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through August and 4-8 p.m.

September-October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, ROFM on Facebook, (248) 246-3276

Crusaders for Children car and bike show: Also food, raffles and awards, noon-5 p.m., VFW Acorn Post 1669, 214 E. Fourth St. in Royal Oak, facebook.com/CrusadersforChildrenMichigan

Summer Park Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 25, July 9 and 23, and Aug. 13 and 27, Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com

JULY 17

Oak Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 5-Sept. 27, Oak Park High School, 13701 Oak Park Blvd., oakparkmi.gov, (248) 691-7555

Employment workshop for people with disablities: Also for retirees seeking part-time work, 1-2 p.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, (248) 588-5500

JULY 19

Prairie Walk: Hosted by Royal Oak Nature Society, 7-8 p.m., Fred A. Erb Arboretum, 3500 Marias Ave. in Royal Oak, park at north end of Senior Center, romi.gov/407/Nature-Society

JULY 22

Laughter for the Kids: Comedy show and silent auction to benefit Royal Oak Optimist Club, 6:45 p.m. doors, buffet dinner at 7:15 and 8 p.m. show for mature audience, Berkley American Legion, 2079 12 Mile Road, advance tickets only, (248) 259-1035, royaloakoptimists.org

Oakland County FC: Semi-professional soccer, home games July 1, 8 and 16, Royal Oak High School Stadium, 1500 Lexington Blvd., www. oaklandcountyfc.com

JUNE 28

Royal Oak Concert Band: 7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., royaloakconcertband.org

Solo art exhibit: Featuring sculptures and paintings by Royal Oak Historical Museum curator Johanna Schurrer, on display until July 1, 1411 W. Webster Road, (248) 439-1501

Kidney PATH (Personal Action Toward Health): Eight-week workshop for individuals and families affected 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 Fireworks: 9-9:30 p.m., Red Run Golf Club, 2036 Rochester Road in Royal Oak, (248) 548-7500

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Royal Oak Taco Fest: Featuring more than 50 taquerias and eateries, four stages of live entertainment, kids zone, lucha libre wrestling and more, 4-11 p.m. June 30, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 1-3 and 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

July 4, east side of Main Street between 11 Mile Road and Fourth Street, royaloaktacofest.com

‘Singin’ in the Rain’: Presented by Stagecrafters, 8 p.m. June 23-24 and 2 p.m. June 25, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org, (248) 541-6430 Armeniafest: Includes Armenian culture, food, live music and dancing, middle eastern bazaar, silent auction and more, 5-10 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, free admission and parking at Royal Oak Church, 411 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 376-0899

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‘Love’s Labors Lost’: Performance by Shakespeare Royal Oak, July 27Aug. 6, Starr Jaycee Park, 1321 W. 13 Mile Road, shakespeareroyaloak. com, (248) 399-3727

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to 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.

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, un-

fortunately, 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.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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Catalytic converter taken

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 8 p.m. May 31 and 6:40 a.m. June 1, an unknown person stole the catalytic converter from the complainant’s vehicle, which had been parked in the road in the 900 block of South Center Street, near West Lincoln Avenue.

Purse stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 5:45 p.m. June 2, an unknown person stole a purse that had been left on a table at a Starbucks located at 300 S. Main St.

Custom car from page 18A

enough sheet metal and steel for his one-of-akind production. Everything on the custommade 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 sandblasted 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

Thief targets gym lockers

ROYAL OAK — A representative of LA Fitness reported that between 1:30 p.m. and 3:49 p.m. June 1, five lockers at the business located at 25352 Woodward Ave. had been broken into by an unknown person. Various items were stolen, including currency, headphones, keys, credit cards and clothing.

Broken window

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7:50 p.m. June 6 and 12:17 p.m. June 7, an unknown person

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.”

threw a piece of concrete and broke a window at Universal Granite & Marble, located at 5060 Delemere Ave., near Coolidge Highway and 14 Mile Road.

Liquor stolen

ROYAL OAK — At 10:34 p.m. May 29, an unknown person stole various bottles of liquor at the Meijer located at 5150 Coolidge Highway, according to Royal Oak police.

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For more information on the events, visit recreation.hwmi.org.

Paul said the parade is his favorite part of the lead up to the Fourth of July. He also said the concert always has been a fun time before the fireworks show.

“It’s always our biggest concert of the year, too, right before (the fireworks) in the park,” he said. “We get the biggest crowd and a lot of those people, of course, walk over to Rackham and watch the fireworks and then other people have parties in their front yards and get ready for it all afternoon and evening. So it’s definitely a highlight.”

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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.

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Autos Wanted

Autos Wanted

Vacation Property & Time Shares

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

586.600.1108

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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

Real Estate Services

Ben & Paula Rait—Realtors working together over 35 years

(248) 550-8881

0229-2325

Full Service Realtors for Buyers and Sellers * Free Notary service *

Homes For Rent 1-Bedroom Home, Lower,

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

Leave Message

248-795-0910

Help Wanted/Engineering

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.

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LAYMOR

Asphalt Paving & Patching/Sealing

45-years experience!

Residential/Commercial All work guaranteed/ Applied by machine.

Owner supervision.

Discounts!

1-800-695-1505

Brick Work

Brick Work

Brick Work

MOUTON'S MASONRY

AA4DABLE MASONRY

A-D MASONRY LLC.

Any & all masonry repairs.

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

25-yrs experience.

Free-estimates.

References/Insured.

248-252-5331

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

ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-

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

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

586-443-3362 Give us a Call!

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

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.

BUYING

Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections

Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN 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

All Masonry Work Bricks, Stones, Pavers, Blocks, Porches, Chimneys. Tuckpointing.

26-yrs experience Insured, Free Estimates.

586-873-8210 Filip Carpentry GOT ROT?

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

248-828-7998

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.

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Help Wanted General

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON ASSISTANT TOWNSHIP ENGINEER – PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Asphalt

Antiques & Collectibles

Estate Sale

Auctions

Digital Sculptor (Royal Oak, MI) F/T to Dvlp innovative dsgn concepts utilizing skills in the creation of threedimensional (3D) digital surface models using the advanced computer-aided dsgn (CAD) s/ware Alias AutoStudio. Req: Bach’s in Fine Arts Deg in Industrial Dsgn, Transportation Dsgn or a closely related field & 24 mos of exp. Must have 24 mos. of exp in 3D s/ware for content creation. Must be willing to travel or temporarily relocate to projects at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Worksite locations are varied, unanticipated & subject to change. Send resume to John Michael Check, Jr., CEO,Linkage Design, LLC at mcheck@linkage-d.com

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ESTATE SALE

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!

Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

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

586-698-7324

Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers.

Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred.

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

CALL TODAY!

0360-2325

586-216-2124 LIGHT-DUTY LANDSCAPING HELP NEEDED Full/Part-Time, $15/hr.

Royal Oak Area

248-755-6995

Carpet Cleaning

Cement

CARPET

ALLEN CEMENT

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

a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"

Established 1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios, etc.

Licensed/Insured

Cement

Check out Allen Cement on Facebook!

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC.

586-457-1300

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.

586-843-8543

Cement

Cement

810-523-9200 CEMENT-IT

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

Vern Allen

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK

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

586-948-4764

DRD CONCRETE

Patios, Driveways, Walkways, Steps, Bricks, Tuckpointing.

25 years experience.

Ph # 586-746-8439

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• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Call Frank 248-303-5897

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

VETERAN OWNED

Phone: 248-588-9808

Cement

0290-2312

Steves.concrete@yahoo.com Builder License #2101118415

Decks/Patios 2023 SPECIALS

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 0026-2242

FREE ESTIMATES

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

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.

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

586-948-4764 SHORES METALWORKS Seamless Gutters Installed, Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured.

License # 2101209190

586-343-2315 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402

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

Chimney Service ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES Masonry Specialist

•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

586-747-2354

AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration The Only Master-Certified!

Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist!

30th-year/experience Wall/washing/windows, more services offered.

Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured

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

COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE

Our 30th Year!

Power Washing, Repairs, Stain/Paint House Washing / House Painting Free Est./Insured We are the Deck Doctors!

586-463-9564

marathonpowerwash.com

Rick or Shon (586)790-0006

FREE Paint

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

MASTER ELECTRICIAN JIM

586-582-9320 (Cell) Over 30 Years Exp. New Installation Work Repairs Troubleshooting Electrical Upgrades Code Corrections

586-755-3636 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

CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

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

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

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

Ask for Tony! 248-894-5804

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 DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

*ACCU ELECTRIC*

248-828-7998

During the Month of June

0402-2323

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

• Interior & Exterior • Drywall Patching & Repair • Staining and much more

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

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

248-892-1927

HANDYMAN Extraordinaire! Does all jobs, any size, when your home needs a best friend.

Licensed & insured. Call

George 248-515-5158

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

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!

586-258-6672 Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

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

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

248-755-6995

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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

Lawn Maintenance

2023 SPRING 586-260-5218

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

MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting!

•Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

(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.

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

PREFERRED

LANDSCAPING

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

586-727-3924

Painting

586-792-3117

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.

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

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Roofing

Pet Services

PAINTING

Bright Horizon Services Inc.

Spring Clean-ups, Lawn cutting, Fertilizing, Trimming, Planting, Powerwashing and Sealing, Hauling and Delivery, Gardening Rototilling, Misc Services.

Senior/Veteran Discounts!

www.MotorCityPlumber.com

Painting

248-495-3512

JAY'S HOME SERVICES Landscaping, Shrub & Tree Trimming, Yard Clean-ups, Property Maintenance, Serving The Royal Oak Area Since 2008.

Restriction May Apply

*

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

888.572.0928 586.585.1862

Call or Text Us Today! FREE ESTIMATES

FREE ESTIMATES

Steven E Cochran President/Owner

ain Out of P eP

FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning

*

ting

248-881-5093

Commercial/Residential Concrete Placement Fully Licensed | Bonded & Insured

TIMELESS PAINTING L.L.C.

Financing Available

*

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ain

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured

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

Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

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

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

Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

Family Owned & Operated

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

Complete Interior/Exterior

Roofing

Plumbing

AA4DABLE ROOFING

Great Lake Plumbing, Inc. • Plumbing Repairs • Re-Piping • Gas Lines • Hot Water Heaters • Back Flow Testing • Drain Cleaning

GREAT SERVICE QUALITY WORK Licensed & Insured

586.823.9744

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

0364-2325

Residential & Commercial

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

0325-2302

Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt

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

0145-2323

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS

Plumbing

Painting

0355-2235

Gutters

Take t h

Cement

greatlakeplumb.com WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

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

586-291-2647

CITY ROOFING

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

248-542-8022

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

Powerwashing

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

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

586-431-0591 Professional Services

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

586-733-3004

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

586-436-9600

Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded.

Facebook: Bright Horizon Services Inc DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

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

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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.