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A local organization took to Brinston Park in Troy to observe World Refugee Day June 20, an internationally celebrated day to recognize refugees and their plight.

The organization is United Community Family Services, which was formed 62 years ago as the Chaldean Ladies of Charity.

“June 20 is World Refugee Day, which is an international day that the United Nations has set forth,” said Kristin Olmedo, the group’s president and CEO. “We have a picnic, we

have games, we have music, and we have everything for good, wholesome family fun. We do it every year. We have record attendance this year, and we want everyone to recognize this part of our community and to welcome them. The investment immigrants are putting into our community and the investment we

are putting into them will only help the state grow.”

United Community Family Services is based in Troy and was founded by several female immigrants from Iraq who settled in Troy and wanted to help others who were coming to See REFUGEE on page 6A

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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.

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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

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Suspect charged after child severely injured in hit-and-run

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A suspect has been charged in connection to the hit-and-run crash that injured a 7-year-old girl in Troy May 13.

The incident occurred at 10:51 a.m. near the intersection of Silverstone

Drive and Dryden Road. Police said the child was crossing the street while riding a bicycle when she was struck by a vehicle. The girl suffered a broken femur, a broken pelvis and severe abrasions, according to police.

The suspect was identified as Raed Yousef Abdalla, a 27-year-old Troy man.

Officers said they learned that Abdalla was connected to a used car dealership in Roseville and located his vehicle about 45 minutes after the incident.

The Dearborn Police Department later arrested Abdalla at a family member’s house in Dearborn June 19.

Abdalla was arraigned June 20 in

52-4 District Court on one count of felony failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing serious injury. He was given a $1 million cash bond. His next scheduled court date is a probable cause conference scheduled for 9:15 a.m. June 29.

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Hockey Mentors is slated to host its second annual hockey event on July 8 at Buffalo Wild Wings Arena in Troy.

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Troy native creates Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians Second annual event to take place July 8

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TROY — At the core of every sport is a sense of community and love, and there are no boundaries determining who can or cannot be a part of that.

Troy native and Lawrence Technological University student Wyatt Lucas, who graduated from Troy High School in 2021, understood the importance of comrad-

ery through his days on the Troy varsity hockey team, and also during his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout.

For him, the beauty of both worlds, Boy Scouts and hockey, became something he would be able to share with everyone as he thought of a project to obtain his Eagle Scout rank.

“I was trying to make a project for trying to get my Eagle Scout, and I was like, ‘I know one thing I very much enjoy and other people can enjoy too is hockey,’”

Lucas said. “So, I was thinking of a way to make an event for hockey that will fit in for all people. One of the things when I was doing my research on it is that hockey is literally playable by anyone regardless of your disabilities, because there’s sled hockey, amputee hockey, blind hockey, deaf hockey; there’s just so many options regardless of your disability.”

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

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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, door-to-door ser-

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300 local Girl Scouts honored for community impact Girl Scouts is about more than selling cookies, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are here to prove that. More than 300 Metro Detroit girls were recognized for their commitment to community and creating positive change in the world during the GSSEM’s annual High Honor Award Reception June 25.

Nisha Singhi, from Bloomfield Hills, pictured, took home the prestigious 2023 Young Woman of Distinction Award for her project about the detrimental impact of released balloons on wildlife, marine life, natural resources and the economy. Singhi spent more than 170 hours on The Balloon Project, which resulted in policy changes at the local and statewide levels. The Bloomfield Hills City Commission and International Academy in Bloomfield Hills adopted policies banning the release and litter of balloons. At the state level, she worked with former state Rep. Mari Manoogian to introduce House Bill 5373 and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow to introduce Senate Bill 0675.

“The High Honors Awards highlights the remarkable young women of GSSEM who embody everything that Girl Scouts stands for — programming that develops young women of the utmost courage and confidence who have the character, skills and relationships to make real changes in their communities,” said GSSEM CEO Monica Woodson. “As we honor this year’s class of outstanding Girl Scouts, we recognize their extraordinary achievements and the profound difference they can make in the lives of others. They are the driving force behind a brighter future for all, and we are proud to celebrate this moment with them, their families and their troops.”

Canine fans push for Gordon setter as Michigan’s state dog While each state has its unique official designations — state flowers, mottos and insects — many people are surprised to learn that only 13 states have a state dog.

It’s estimated that approximately two-thirds of American households, tallying up to around 65 million, are dog owners. The pet advice website known as The Pampered Pup recently conducted a poll of 3,000 respondents to find out their preferred breed if given the opportunity to vote for an official state dog.

Michiganders opted for the Gordon setter.

“These dogs possess remarkable endurance, enabling them to navigate the state’s diverse terrains and weather conditions with ease,” Zach Lovatt, from The Pampered Pup, said in a press release. The designation would “honor a breed that embodies (Michigan’s) hunting legacy, showcases endurance and loyalty, and recognizes the significant role that dogs have played in Michigan’s outdoor pursuits and sporting traditions.’

In second place, Michigan residents voted for the Labrador retriever, while their third-place pick was the American Eskimo dog.

$13.2 million goes toward senior mobility grants The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan has announced $13.2 million in grant dollars will be distributed throughout metro Detroit to enhance mobility for senior citizens and people with disabilities.

Key considerations during the selection process involved prioritizing applicants who focused on vehicle replacement, continuing operations and mobility management. By supporting essential local services for seniors and people with disabilities, the RTA said it is ensuring that their immediate needs are met to ensure a more robust quality of life.

“This additional federal funding for transit is great news for Oakland County residents,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “Combined with the countywide funding approved through the Oakland Transit millage last year, (the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation), Older Persons Commission, North Oakland Transportation Authority, Western Oakland Transportation Authority and local providers throughout the county will be able to improve and expand the critical services they provide.

A robust public transit system is a key ingredient to strengthening Oakland County’s economy and attracting people and businesses to the region.”

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the United States to escape hardship or find a better life.

“We are based in Troy, located at 2033 Austin Drive, and we help more than 10,000 individuals each year who are new to the United States,” Olmedo explained. “We offer services for refugees and new immigrants to the United States. We have a basic needs center where we offer furniture, clothing, household items and a food pantry. In addition, we offer immigration services where we help them gain citizenship, and have an elderly refugee program, a maternal health program, and a cooking program. …

We service most of the metro Detroit area.”

Nawal Ayoub, an immigrant and client of United Community Family Services, was among those who attended the event, and she said that it cannot be overstated how much the group has helped her and so many others in the community.

“I love them,” she said. “Before this, I came to them to help get my citizenship. They can help with a lot. I came to them with my mail, because I didn’t know what to do with it. It was something new for us. We went to this organization, and they helped us.”

Ayoub came to the United States after experiencing great fear and loss in her home.

“I came from Iraq in 2016, in August,” she said. “Here there is peace. Back home, there was always war. We are Christian, and I am sure you hear what things are like for us. They killed my brother. His job was an interpreter for the American Army, and they killed him. The terrorists stole our cars. There was never peace. … When you sleep here, you can feel at peace, because you are safe here.”

Olmedo said that the need of families coming in from other countries, especially those who had come under a refugee status, have increased greatly in recent years.

“The situations in Afghanistan and Ukraine have definitely affected who we are seeing come into the community and ask for help in the last year,” she explained. “The economy has affected things as well. I have been with the organization for two years.

When I began, we were serving about 200 families a month at our food pantry, and now we are serving 500. We are seeing such a greater need in the community.”

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The members of United Community Family Services, pictured, hosted a recognition of World Refugee Day to raise awareness of issues around those fleeing violence and hardship.

Ayoub said the need for families like hers is very real and that the difficulties for those new to a country, for everything from gaining citizenship to adjusting to new standards, can be very difficult.

“I have three kids who are still (in Iraq). I had to work just to bring my mother over, and she is 92 years old,” she said. “The rules can be very strict. It can take 10 or 12 years to come here. I speak to lawyers, but they always say, ‘Well, you know the rules.’

I would love to just have my kids visit here. I can’t travel easily on a plane because I get vertigo. … My mother would love to visit her son’s grave, but I fear she may not live to do that.”

She said the kindness and help of organizations such as United Community Family Services can make all the difference to someone in her situation.

“I am happy today,” Ayoub remarked. “My husband and mother are here. I am here with my friends. I know most of them through this organization, so it does so much for all of us.”

Olmedo said there are lots of ways people can help.

“Those who want to contribute can check out our website, www.ucfamilyservices.org, and we have a ton of volunteer opportunities where they can sign up right on our website,” she said. “We offer a food pantry twice a month, and we are always looking for volunteers to help with things like packing boxes. We

would love to have as much help as possible.”

She also wants anyone in the community to know that if they are new to the country that they can reach out for aid.

“For anyone who needs help, not just refugees, but immigrants or anyone else, they can also check out our programs and resources on our website,” said Olmedo. “They can call and talk to a case manager to see what programs they qualify for. We want to make sure we look at the entire family. A family might come in and say that they just need food, but we might talk with them and see they aren’t a citizen yet and we can help them start that process or enter them into an (English as a second language) class and aid them with the paperwork. A lot of families might have been in a refugee camp, so their children missed school for a year.

We can help find ways for them to get caught up through tutoring or other resources.”

Ayoub said that the kindness of Olmedo and her fellow members of United Community Family Services has been so welcoming, and she hopes others can find help the way she did.

“It is very necessary to have organizations like this, especially for the refugees,” said Ayoub. “They help all of them. Now I am a citizen, so I joked ‘Well, now we are done,’ but they said I am always welcome and can always ask for help. They work hard for us.”

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I built the deck, and I had grass down below the deck that was wonderful walking on barefoot. It felt like carpet. And then I decided to get into the flowers, and I haven’t stopped,” Patrick said.

The backyard that was once all mud has been transformed into a well-manicured wildflower garden and patio setup complete with a deck, 20 plants, a table and chairs with an umbrella, a grill and the hummingbird feeder that started it all.

Patrick explained that he began his garden by researching online what plants are good for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and are also perennials. Through trial and error, Patrick realized that purchasing most of his plants online wasn’t the best approach, so he shifted toward purchasing from local sellers. For Patrick, part of the learning curve was considering placement

LEFT: “Simple yet classy, this outdoor living space provides a breath of fresh air at any time of the day or summer night,” Shelby Township resident Sylvia Finnigan said of her balcony. RIGHT: Raymond Patrick, of Utica, has designed his backyard in a creative way that incorporates features of a larger space into a smaller yard. and which plants needed full or partial sun.

Observing the beauty of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees that visit his garden has become one of Patrick’s favorite pastimes.

“I was sitting at that table last year, and

all of the sudden, a hummingbird flew up and was about a foot away from my face. I thought he was going to touch my glasses.

Then he flew right around me. I could feel the air from his wings on my ears. And then he stopped over on my right shoulder and

just kind of hovered there for a minute and then finally left,” Patrick said.

Patrick expressed that he wants to inspire others to utilize their outdoor spaces regardless of how much room they have to work with.

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“You don’t have to have a big backyard.

You can, and then you can go wild, but you can do it in a small space too,” Patrick said.

Sylvia Finnigan, who resides in Shelby Township, has made the most of her apartment’s balcony, which measures 6 feet by 9 feet.

Finnigan has always had an eye for design and a passion for making the world around her more vibrant. She described her current balcony as “simple yet classy” and one of her most important and favorite spaces.

“Every move I’ve made, I have a balcony. And I’ve always made it a fun, lighthearted, whimsical thing, because I really needed that. Let’s put it this way,” Finnigan said, “because a lot of the time, the apartments were smaller, that space had a lot of value. Plus, it also gave you an opportunity to sit out there and enjoy a morning coffee, an afternoon iced lemonade or a nightcap.”

For Finnigan, every new space provides an opportunity to express her creativity. She added that she even wants to start helping others who live in apartments or condos create stylish and affordable patios. Finnigan joked that she has a hard time understanding why some people choose to use their balconies as storage for trash.

“There are ways that you can take that

space and utilize it and make it private and yet fun and relaxing,” she said.

Finnigan affirmed that having a welldecorated balcony or patio doesn’t have to be expensive. When she set out to design her balcony, she made a conscious effort to only purchase items on sale or clearance. A good way to accomplish this is to shop for next summer at the end of this season or shop secondhand, which is also a more sustainable choice. Her favorite solar-powered lights were purchased at Costco last summer for around $30, her chairs were gifted to her as a Mother’s Day gift and are from Target, and her rug she bought at Sam’s Club.

For those looking for a simpler layout, Finnigan added that if she could only have three things on her balcony, there would be a chair, a rug and solar lighting because “that’s everything you need.”

Finnigan advises that decorating should not be rushed, and it’s crucial to pause and consider how each piece will fit together in a space during the design process.

“I think when you start looking for something, the universe has a way of putting things that you think you might need or want out there for you,” she said.

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Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians, a nonprofit organization, was born as Lucas held his first event, in conjunction with Special Olympics Michigan, with over 100 participants, various sponsors and other disabled hockey teams taking part in the event.

With such an impressive turnout and seeing the ear-to-ear smiles from participants, Lucas said it was a no-brainer to hold another event this year.

“The feedback on the event was insane,” Lucas said. “So many people were asking if this event was going to happen again, people were asking how they could sign up again and when it would be, and so on and so forth. So many parents were ecstatic, and some were in tears, just happy for their kid to see them smile like that and have a really good time.”

Now, Hockey Mentors will host its second annual event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, formerly Troy Sports Center, where participants will receive a Hockey Mentors jersey and T-shirt, enjoy an afternoon of skating with trained instructors, watch and participate in a hockey game that takes place between teams whose players have special needs, and enjoy a provided lunch.

Equipment such as jerseys, helmets, sticks and gloves will be provided.

Marc Henretta, who took part in the event last year along with some fellow Michigan Sled Dogs teammates, now Belle Tire Metro Detroit Sled Hockey, has been involved with the sled hockey community for 15 years from both a player and coach perspective, since he suffered a broken back.

In sled hockey, a player sits in a specially designed sled that sits on top of two skate blades, which is specifically designed for players who have physical disabilities.

Henretta said he was pleasantly surprised by the impact that Lucas made in his first event.

“First of all, it was incredible to see somebody as young as Wyatt that’s responsible and that really cares about the community, really cares about boys and girls, and mankind in general,” Henretta said. “Honestly, I’ve never seen anybody in all of my days that’s this dedicated and devoted to helping people learn the game of hockey than Wyatt. I got a lovely opportunity to meet his mom and his dad at the last Hockey Mentors, and I can absolutely see where he gets his passion and his drive from. His mom and dad are exactly the same way. They’re just wonderful people.”

A team captain and director for the adult team and treasurer of the 7-17 junior team for Belle Tire Sled Hockey, Henretta said there’s nothing more enjoyable than watching players gain confidence through the sport.

“I’ve firsthand witnessed with little kids

who were tired of going to school, tired of people staring at them, tired of people making fun of them, and just different things where the kids don’t have any confidence in themselves at all,” Henretta said. “They come out and try sled hockey, and I’m not kidding you, it’s a 180-degree switch. Now, the kids have purpose and their lives have meaning, and they can’t wait to skate every Sunday. I’ve seen total transformation with three or four of our younger players that have just been the happiest thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life.”

Royal Oak native Anthony Kucharski, who plays for Michigan Flyers Hockey in St. Clair Shores, participated in the Hockey Mentors event last year as well, and he said he was thrilled with one aspect of the event.

“Meeting new people,” Kucharski said.

The Michigan Flyers is a team that supports the growth of hockey players with developmental or physical disabilities and competes nationwide throughout the year.

Like his favorite player, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider, Kucharski is a force to be reckoned with on the ice, and he’s amped up to take part in this year’s event as well.

“It was a really good time,” Kucharski’s mother, Colleen Kucharski, said. “We’re really looking forward to this one.”

Several teammates from Lucas’ Troy varsity hockey team took part in the event as well, donating any equipment they could get their hands on and helping out on the ice.

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It’s an event that gets the entire community involved, and that family continues to grow with every participant it impacts.

“To me, it just makes me happy to help my community and help those around me get interested in a sport I love dearly, and have them find fun as well,” Lucas said. “Especially when it comes to the disabled community, they don’t get to do a lot because there are so many things that prevent them from doing that. This is just a way to kind of open that door up and do more and enjoy more things.”

As Lucas continues to grow Hockey Mentors, his impact doesn’t stop on the ice.

Lucas is currently studying biomedical engineering at Lawrence Tech with the hopes of developing prosthetics for children to help them gain confidence in their everyday lives. If that’s not impressive enough, he’s also earning his private pilot license as well.

There’s a future with Hockey Mentors as the family grows each year, but Lucas said he wants to enjoy it one step at a time.

“I’m looking forward to the future of what I can do with it or how much bigger can I make it, and just what ways can I just continue that,” Lucas said. “At the same time, I am just taking it one day at a time because I want there to be progress and I want there to be successes on the way there.”

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vice. 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.”

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.”

Bloomfield Hills is another city that pre-

viously opted out of the public transportation system.

Bloomfield Hills City Manager David Hendickson said Bloomfield Hills is currently working with the other entities involved to figure out where the city fits into the transit plans.

“We are going to try to utilize services for our residents to the best of our ability, but at the same time, we want to make sure anything that’s done is done in a safe way and that there’s nothing that’s going to cause any harm to our residents or businesses,” Hendickson said.

He said there are no updates as of now as they are in the early stages of planning.

“We understand it’s going to be a couple of years before there’s any impact or any infrastructure within our city,”Hendickson said.

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LUDINGTON IS A PREMIER LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH TOWN

BY GREG TASKER f you haven’t been to Ludington in a while, it’s time to give this Lake Michigan beach town another visit.

And not just because the city is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year (though that is a good reason). As far as beach towns go, Ludington offers everything you’d expect: miles and miles of sandy beaches, ice cream and fudge shops, a downtown flush with souvenir and gift shops, and long-standing restaurants that are part of the tradition of returning to favorite beach towns.

In the last few years, new restaurants, breweries and other attractions have opened up, adding to the city’s appeal. There are now three breweries in and around Ludington. A couple of wineries have sprouted up outside town, and the city created a social district along several downtown blocks. A food truck court along U.S. 10 offers other casual dining options. The pink Brunch Babes food truck is a standout, serving variations of classic brunch dishes with tater tots.

These are all wonderful additions to Ludington, of course, but blending the new with old is really your best bet to experience the charms of this western Michigan

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city. Participating in local traditions, like watching the car-and-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, return from Wisconsin each evening, will bring a smile to your face. Locals and visitors start to gather around 6:30 p.m., some standing on car roofs, others waving handmade signs to welcome passengers to Michigan.

Locals also recommend newcomers take a walk to the iconic Big Sable Point Lighthouse, which stands in Ludington State Park, a few miles outside of the city.

The nearly 2-mile trail winds through low-lying dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline. You can also bike, but no motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail. The climb (130 steps) to the top of the 112-foot tower is well worth the hike. Step out on the catwalk for unmatched views of Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park.

Just a few blocks from downtown, Stearns Park Beach on Lake Michigan is popular with beachgoers. The park is home to two concession stands (now operated by one of the owners of Brunch Babes, so expect more interesting menu options), shuffleboard, a skate park, mini golf, and playground and picnic areas. The pier to the North Breakwater Light is walkable

ABOVE: This year Ludington is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Lake Michigan beach town offers visitors much to do and see.

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ABOVE: Located in Ludington is the carand-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, which returns from Wisconsin each evening.

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ABOVE: House of Flavors, located in downtown Ludington, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

RIGHT: Stearns Park Beach on Lake Michigan is popular with beachgoers.

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“So, we are just trying to understand how that is all going to work and we want to do it cooperatively in the safest way possible.”

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

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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.”

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and an ideal spot to watch the sunset.

What makes Ludington unique among many beach towns is its cultural and historical amenities, including the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village. I ducked into the maritime museum on a cloudy beach day and was impressed with the exhibits and interactive displays. The museum explores the city’s history on the water, lumbering days, and the steamers and car ferries that once crowded its waters. An extensive exhibit on the Armistice Day Storm in 1940 is mesmerizing. The storm took the lives of 64 sailors on Lake Michigan. Their stories are told with survivor accounts, photographs and video of the shipwrecks at the lake’s bottom.

For more information on Ludington or to start planning a trip, visit pureludington.com.

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Here are some suggestions for a weekend getaway in Ludington: WHERE TO GO: The newly opened Mason County Research Center is a good place to get your bearings about historical attractions. You can also take tours to learn the history of the region. Purchase tickets to Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the society’s Emporium and Sweet Shop, stocked with history books, souvenirs and candy. Across the street is the Sandcastles Children’ Museum, a small museum with three stories of hands-on exhibits. One of the newest is ¡Hola!, featuring 10 conversational buttons throughout the building to help visitors learn Spanish phrases. Historic White Pine Village, several miles south of Ludington, explores the region’s lumbering and farming past in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with a collection of 30 historic buildings. You can purchase a combination ticket for the village, the maritime museum and the Mason County Research Center at the Emporium.

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WHERE TO STAY: Ludington has several motels and bed and breakfast inns, many of them within walking distance of downtown and the beach. Summer’s Inn is a renovated motor lodge on Route 10, within blocks of downtown. The adults-only motel serves a gourmet breakfast (quiche and fresh fruit were on the menu when I visited) and despite the busy road out front, the grounds are quiet. A free library and a courtyard garden add to the serenity. For elegant accommodations, consider the Cartier Mansion Bed and Breakfast, the restored former home of a lumber baron. The home’s Carriage House was recently renovated and has four suites. Guests receive a libation upon arrival and a gourmet breakfast each day. One of the owners’ unique offerings is pairing visitors with volunteer opportunities in the community.

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WHERE TO EAT: The new hot spot is STIX, a renovated bowling alley, restaurant and biergarten outside of the city on the way to Ludington State Park. The biergarten is family friendly with games for adults and children. It’s a great place to grab a meal or a drink after hiking at the state park. Another favorite is Blu Moon Bistro & Cafe, which serves fresh sushi and offers a diverse menu. A local staple is Crown and Cork, formerly PM Steamers. The menu at this waterfront restaurant features Great Lakes seafood, burgers, steaks and more. No visit to Ludington would be complete with a stop at the House of Flavors, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The restaurant serves comfort food, sandwiches and is famous for its extensive selection of ice cream, made right next door at one of Michigan’s largest ice cream production plants.

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marked. “It was such a memorable week. I am so thankful for my parents and my teachers, because I had to have some of my teachers sponsor me.”

This achievement was a longtime goal of Khedkar, who said he has always been an avid reader and has competed in spelling bees for several years.

“I could read when I was 1 1/2, so I read early. I could spell words I would see, like on exit signs. We found competitions from the North South Foundation, and that was how I got into my first spelling bee,” Khedkar said.

“He’s been going to spelling bees for years,” added his father, Rahaul. “He worked really hard to get here. This was such a fruitful trip for him. I was glad he got to represent Michigan.”

The Scripps Spelling Bee was the end of a long road for Khedkar, and it challenged even experienced spelling bee contestants.

“First was the school bee. After that, there was a regional bee. Then you get selected into Scripps. Our regional bee was all of Oakland County,” Khedkar explained. “It was a little different from other bees. There were oral word meaning and vocabulary rounds. That was every second round between the four spelling

rounds. There were four of these vocab rounds.”

Despite the challenge, he said it was an unforgettable week.

“There were many events there. They wanted to stress the fun,” he said. “They wanted to make it the best week. I got to meet a lot of people. Being there was also nerve-wracking, but it was fun because it meant I made it. I tried to make it in the last two years, so it was great to finally make it there.”

Khedkar said the final round was as challenging as he anticipated.

“I placed fifth in the final round,” he said.

“One of my final words was ‘door,’ and I had to choose the right one, because it is a homonym and has so many spellings like dour, dore, and so forth. One of my final words was ‘pharetrone,’ and that was one of the only words I didn’t get.

There were some really hard challenges.”

After he returned to Michigan, Baker Middle School held a surprise reception for him June 8 where his teachers and fellow students recognized him for his top-five finish.

“The celebration was very unexpected,” Khedkar said. “A lot of kids asked me how hard it was. They were rooting for me. It was very fun.”

Khedkar went on to say that he hopes to be back next year and will see if he can win the whole thing.

“I am going to try again next year. You can compete in Scripps until the eighth grade,” he said. “I wouldn’t miss it.”

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