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Birmingham project selected for grant funding

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham’s South Eton Road Bike Lanes project was recently selected to receive a Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Transportation Alternative Program grant of $2,231,297.

TAP grants are federal funds that are given to the state and distributed to large metropolitan planning organizations, such as SEMCOG. For this grant, SEMCOG seeks projects for bicycle and pedestrian facilities and transportation-related stormwater management projects.

City Engineer Melissa Coatta said in an email that the South Eton Road Bike Lanes project will include bike lanes and road improvements from 14 Mile to Maple Road. In addition to the new bike lanes from 14 Mile Road to East Lincoln, the existing bike lanes from East Lincoln to Yosemite will be paved. Additionally, Coatta said the roadway will be resurfaced and there will be sewer improvements and water main replacement.

The total project cost is estimated to be over $5 million.

“The city adopted a multi-modal transportation plan which includes bicycling and locations for implantation in the City,” Coatta said.

She added that the 2040 master plan expands and refines

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Shopping

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Shopping District holds fun events for local families all year long, which is partially made possible through community involvement. The BSD is looking for volunteers for a variety of events, many of which are

held this summer.

With warm weather and extra time available, summer is an excellent time to give back to the community through volunteering, they said.

BSD Executive Director Erika Bassett said,

“The Birmingham Shopping District relies on volunteers for a variety of events year-round, from our

Richard Lilley and others volunteer during the Woodward Dream Cruise event.

Photo provided by the Birmingham Shopping District

Kids connect with nature in outdoor classroom

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills’ Johnson Nature Center recently showcased its new outdoor classroom to the community during a ribbon-cutting and exhibition of learning.

The learning space has a covered area, a fort-building area with sticks, an art easel and chalkboard for art-based learning, a creative mud and water play station, a building and construction zone, and two raised garden beds.

“We view the environment as the third teacher,” Education Specialist Brooke Larm said.

Since December, the classroom has been used for TreeSchool, a nature-based preschool for students ages 3 to 5. Larm said the program prioritizes “hands-on exploration” and “connection with nature.” TreeSchool operates September through May.

The space can also potentially be used for small community programs, birthday parties, Scout groups and summer camps.

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Art and literature collide in summer reading program

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — School may be out, but that does not mean the learning has to stop. By participating in a summer reading program, children and teens can continue learning by reading all summer long. The Baldwin Public Library summer reading program runs June 13-Aug. 8.

Library Director Rebekah Craft said, “The focus is really on getting people excited about reading, helping students avoid the summer slide while they’re out of school, so

they don’t lose too much of the knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year, and encouraging everyone to find books they love and explore.”

The Friends of the Baldwin Public Library sponsor the library’s summer reading programs.

“We’ve got something for every age, from kids to adults. And we are excited for the special programs that we host throughout the summer,” Craft said.

The summer reading program for kids is similar to a

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The Johnson Nature Center now has an outdoor classroom where TreeSchool students have the opportunity to learn in nature.

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Bloomfield Township Police Department honors award winners

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department honored officers and the community at its annual awards banquet May 15.

Officer of the Year went to Elliot Wilson, who has been with the department since August 2013. In addition to being a Field Training Officer, he is a taser instructor, an OC instructor and a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care instructor, and is certified at the dispatch center.

Civilian of the Year went to Dispatcher Cassandra Diamond. Diamond has worked for the department since August 2013. She is a communications training officer, Emergency Medicine Dispatch Certified and a member of the Peer Support Team.

Departmental awards were also given out during the banquet.

LOCALS FEATURED IN 40 UNDER 40

OAKLAND COUNTY — For the last 13 years, Oakland County has recognized local individuals who are leaders in their field and are under 40 years old. This year, individuals who were born after Dec. 31, 1984, were eligible. Several individuals from the Eagle’s coverage area were selected.

Included in the 40 under 40 Class of 2025 is Franklin’s David A. Sahli, a senior corporate counsel at Rocket Mortgage. Sahli is also on the Franklin Village Council.

From Birmingham, the class includes Brad Galli, a sports anchor for WXYZ-TV, and Suzanna Shkreli, a commissioner for the Michigan Lottery.

From Beverly Hills, the class includes Ashlee Barnes, a family nurse practitioner at Sher Psychiatry and an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Detroit Mercy.

CRANBROOK OFFERS FREE MINI-GOLF FOR DADS

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For Father’s Day weekend, June 14 and 15, dads can play mini-golf for free at Cranbrook on the Green. Guests can receive one complimentary ticket when they purchase all tickets for the group. While Cranbrook on the Green is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the last tickets will be sold at 4:15 p.m., 45 minutes before closing.

When guests purchase mini-golf admission, they automatically receive free admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum.

Food Truck Wednesdays return to the township June 18

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Starting Wednesday, June 18, and ending Aug. 20, Bloomfield Township will be hosting Food Truck Wednesdays. A different food truck will be featured every week on the Township Campus 11 a.m.-1 p.m., serving out of the BCTV Studio Parking Lot at 4190 Dublin Drive Bloomfield Township – just follow the signs.

This series is open to both Bloomfield Township employees and the entire community at large. Per Township Supervisor Mike McCready, “It’s the perfect opportunity for our employees and residents to gather, enjoy the summer weather, and support local businesses.”

The schedule is Simply Spanish June 18, Dos Locos Burritos June 25, Tacos El Guero July 2, Twisted Street BBQ July 9, Egg Roll Diva July 16, Dos Locos Burritos July 23, Tacos El Guero July 30, Simply Spanish Aug. 6, Twisted Street BBQ Aug. 13, and Egg Roll Diva Aug. 20. Vendors are subject to change.

A dining area will be provided inside the BCTV Studio, with all welcome, whether they partake of the food truck or brown-bag it. There will also be a pair of putting greens and a cornhole game set up for entertainment. Up-to-date menus and pricing for each vendor can be found at https://www.bloomfieldtwp.org/foodtruck.

MDOT open houses to explore Woodward plans

BIRMINGHAM/ DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold open houses seeking community input on the M-1 (Woodward Avenue) corridor plan. The limits of the plan are between Adams Avenue in downtown Detroit and the Woodward Loop in Pontiac.

The Northern Open House will take place at the Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, 3-6 p.m. June 12.

The Southern Open House will be held at Cadillac Place, 3044 W. Grand Blvd., Room L150, Detroit, 3-6 p.m. June 17.

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CRIME WATCH

Fight arises in line for ferris wheel

BIRMINGHAM — On June 1, at approximately 5:55 p.m., a fair employee approached an officer on foot patrol, reporting that an assault had just occurred in the line for the ferris wheel at Henrietta St. and Merrill St. at the Birmingham Village Fair.

The officer located the individuals on Henrietta, walking toward Townsend. After an investigation, police determined that a verbal argument had started over one of the people cutting in line.

The argument escalated, and the one person punched another multiple times. The suspect, a 19-year-old woman from Commerce Township, was arrested and charged with assault and battery.

Teenage girls arrested for fight, sending victim to hospital

BIRMINGHAM — On May 30, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Birmingham officers on foot patrol observed a commotion and people running toward the corner of South Old Woodward and East Merrill.

Officers ran to the scene and found four teenage females involved in a physical altercation, one of whom was lying on the ground and bleeding from her face.

Officers conducted an investigation, including the review of witness cellphone videos.

Police determined the females were acquaintances, and one of the suspects had been actively trying to start a fight with one of the others.

Officers arrested the three female aggressors: an 18-year-old from Southfield, a 17-year-old from Sterling Heights, and an 18-year-old from West Bloomfield.

The 18-year-old victim from Detroit was taken to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. Charges were sought for assault and battery, and disorderly conduct through the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

Teen boys arrested after altercation

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8:35 p.m. on May 30, a Birmingham officer was on foot patrol on Henrietta, between Martina and East Merrill, when he witnessed a physical altercation between four teenage males.

He separated the individuals and began conducting an investigation, but two of them ran southbound into the neighborhoods.

A perimeter was established, and the males were located in a backyard in the 500 block of Pierce Street. Upon further inves-

tigation, it was determined that the two individuals who ran were the aggressors in the altercation and had pushed and pulled the upper bodies, shirts and necklaces of the victims during a heated argument.

The suspects, a 17-year-old male from Pontiac and a 16-year-old male from Farmington Hills, were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

Man attacked on the way to hotel from bar

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 2 a.m. on May 31, officers were dispatched to a nearby hotel for a possible physical altercation. Officers spoke with the victim, a 44-year-old man who stated that he had been at a bar shortly before and had a couple of drinks, and while he was walking from the bar to the hotel, he was attacked by four unknown male suspects. An investigation is ongoing.

Suspect runs out of store with over $2K in clothing

BIRMINGHAM — On May 31 at approximately 10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Old Woodward for a retail fraud that had just occurred.

The reporting person, an employee of the store, stated that shortly after the opening of the store for the day, an unknown female suspect entered the store, grabbed multiple items of clothing, and went into the changing room.

Shortly after, the suspect ran out of the store with the clothing. The value of the stolen clothes was approximately $2,228. An investigation is ongoing.

Woman dies after crashing car into ditch

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township police responded to southbound I-75, near Squirrel Road, for a fatal crash at approximately 9 p.m. June 2.

The victim, a 20-year-old woman from Livonia, was traveling southbound on I-75 when she lost control and ran off the roadway to the right, into a ditch. Police said the victim was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected when the vehicle rolled over multiple times. The passenger, a 21-year-old male resident of Inkster, was wearing his seatbelt and was not ejected.

Both were transported to the hospital. The driver was pronounced dead, and the passenger was released with minor injuries. Drugs and/or alcohol appear to be a factor, police said. Investigators are waiting for toxicology results.

Members of the South Oakland County Crash Investigation Team responded to the scene to investigate the crash. Police are investigating.

iPhone stolen from unlocked car

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a larceny from an automobile near the 400 block of Fox River Drive May 30. The victim stated that she saw a white male wearing a dark beanie hat, a dark Carhartt hoodie, dark pants and dark shoes in her front yard at approximately 11:40 p.m. He walked across her yard, entered her unlocked 2025 Hyundai Palisade and stole a white Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max with a black and gold case. The phone is valued at approximately $250. Police are investigating.

Car stolen from Bloomfield Village, later recovered

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Village Police Department took a report of a stolen car May 27. The victim reported that his 2024 dark-gray four-door Ford Bronco was stolen out of the driveway of his home overnight.

The victim had both sets of keys and stated the vehicle was locked when stolen.

The Bronco was stolen with a set of Taylor 770 gold clubs inside valued at $3,000. Later that evening, the Bronco and golf clubs were recovered. Police are investigating.

Yeti cooler stolen from store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report for second-degree retail fraud from Dicks Sporting Goods, 2105 S. Telegraph Road, May 29. The manager stated a female suspect went into the store and stole a blue Yeti cooler valued at $275. The suspect is described as a lighter-skinned Black woman wearing a denim baseball hat with her hair in a bun out of the back, a brown shirt, brown pants and white Adidas sneakers. The suspect was last seen getting into a black BMW in the parking lot. Police are investigating.

License plate stolen off of car BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of larceny from a car in the 6000 block of Telegraph Road May 31.

The victim stated that the license plate for his company’s gray Chevrolet Trax was stolen off of the vehicle sometime between May 29 and 31 while the Trax was parked in the parking lot. Police are investigating.

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Dearborn man charged with ethnic intimidation at synagogue, preschool, pleads guilty to gun offense

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man from Dearborn who federal authorities say went on an antisemitic rant that included threats against children and parents at a synagogue and preschool for Jewish students in Bloomfield Township has pleaded guilty to a gun charge.

Hassan Chokr, 37, entered a guilty plea to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm for his actions after federal authorities say he left Temple Beth El, a synagogue and preschool for Jewish students in Bloomfield Township. He faces up to 15 years in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 24.

Chokr is also accused of making antisemitic threats to parents, children and security at Temple Beth El. The charges — two counts of ethnic intimidation — stem from a Dec. 2, 2022, incident in the parking lot of Temple Beth El.

According to reports, security at Temple Beth El was alerted about a man driving through the parking lot of the Temple Beth El preschool and allegedly “arguing about the support of Israel.”

Temple Beth El security responded to the scene, and at 8:57 a.m. Bloomfield Township police received a call from the security director at Temple Beth El.

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Reading

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bingo system. Points, which can be collected to save up for a free book, are given out to winners.

This year’s theme is “Color Our World,” announced by the Collaborative Summer Library Program.

“When I first heard the theme, I immediately thought about art and how we could incorporate creativity and art programs into summer reading,” Elisabeth Phou, an adult and teen services librarian, said. “Arts and crafts are always pretty popular here with kids and teens, so I knew that I wanted to kind of take advantage of that theme and do some art programs.”

Throughout the summer, there will be programs that foster creativity through cupcake decorating, painting a Bob Ross-style landscape, comic book drawing and improv theater.

To help Phou choose the teen programming, she runs a Teen Advisory Board for grades 7-12 throughout the school year.

“The members tell me what kind of programs they want, and I try to make it happen,” Phou said.

Baldwin Public Library will be holding its summer reading kickoff 3-5 p.m. June 13.To get kids and teens excited about the start of this year’s summer reading program, there will be fun activities at the event, such as face painting and chalk artThere will also be an ice cream truck at the kickoff. To sign up to participate in the summer reading program, register at baldwinlib.beanstack.org.

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

Children participate in last year’s summer reading program. The theme for this year’s summer reading program is “Color Our World.”

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NEUTRALS, LOW-MAINTENANCE FEATURES LEAD 2025 PATIO TRENDS

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Warm weather is finally here, meaning outdoor projects are likely well underway. To have a party-ready backyard by the Fourth of July, residents might be updating their patios.

Local experts share what trends they have been noticing this year in terms of patio design.

Colors

Roberto Guzman, co-owner of Leig’s Landscape LLC, said that many of their customers are interested in neutral color schemes for their patios. Specifically, he said charcoal and champagne colors are popular.

“Almost every customer looks into dark charcoal bullnose bricks for the borders,” Guzman said.

He added that many customers have recently been ordering bricks in vintage colors and styles.

Tom Thelen, president at Thelen Landscape Inc., said he has seen light beiges and grays trending for patios, which may have more reasoning to it than aesthetics.

“It used to be that patios were really dark; the problem is they get warm,” Thelen said.

Shelters

Thelen said more people are moving toward certain shelter options for their patios.

While some people consider moveable awnings, he said an increasing number of customers are asking for gazebos and pergolas. One option in particular that Thelen said people are showing interest in is a pergola with adjustable slats, also called a louvered pergola.

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ABOVE: Tom Thelen, of Thelen Landscape Inc., said they have been installing many stone steps at residences.

BELOW: Patios with hidden lights are trending locally, according to Tom Thelen, of Thelen Landscape Inc.

Photos provided by Tom Thelen

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“We know nature lowers stress and it improves focus. In light of a lot of research being done on the impacts of technology on kids, the outdoor classroom time in nature is a really nice balance,” Larm said.

Due to Michigan’s climate, TreeSchool students encounter varied weather. Larm said there was a lot of wind this year. She said it helps build “resilience and adaptability,”

“It teaches kids to thrive in all sorts of conditions,” Larm said.

Other life skills students learn in the outdoor classroom are curiosity, risk taking and problem solving.

While learning in an outdoor classroom has its obvious differences, there are also some consistencies. Larm said, “same rhythm, same subjects,” adding that the students learn art, literacy, science and other subjects students would learn in a traditional classroom.

With the classroom being outside, the students have the opportunity to observe wildlife and explore nature.

“There’s always something interesting happening. It teaches kids to be really strong observers,” Larm said. “We’re really focused on that inquiry. The teachers are guiding the inquiry, but not necessarily directing the learning. They’re creating that environment and pointing things out and making tools available to help the kids kind of direct their own experience.”

Alan Jaros, the director of the Bowers School Farm and the Johnson Nature Center, estimated the project cost to be $50,000.

“The outdoor classroom was funded entirely by donors who were interested in contributing to this as part of our master plan on the site,” Jaros said.

Among the donors are the Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club, metro Detroit Realtors, the friends of the Johnson Nature Center and The Alix Foundation.

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

BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Birmingham Public Schools will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 202526 fscal year at a meeting of the Board of Education at the Education and Administration Building located at 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan, 48025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on June 30, 2025.

Copies of the proposed budget, including the proposed tax millage rate, will be available for public inspection at the Education and Administration Building, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan, 48025-3800, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2025 through Monday June 30, 2025.

THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING.

Luke Joseph Secretary, Board of Education

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 06/11/2024

A ribbon cutting was recently held for the community to explore the new outdoor classroom.

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Chokr

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“A man in a white van was asking people outside if they supported Israel and why, and yelling profanities,” said Officer Nick Soley, of the Bloomfield Township Police Department.

After he was charged with two counts of ethnic intimidation in Oakland County, the federal gun charge was added because, authorities say, after the alleged verbal attack, Chokr went to a Dearborn gun store, where he lied and attempted to buy several firearms.

While in the store, Chokr reportedly possessed a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun; a 5.56mm rifle, and a 9mm semi-automatic pistol. After deciding to purchase the

Trends

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This option is particularly practical in Michigan due to the varied weather and precipitation that residents see each year.

“You can let the sun in during the wintertime and not pile a big bunch of snow on it,” Thelen said.

Pavers

Josh Vokal, of Natura Design and Build, said he has noticed more people wanting brick pavers over concrete or aggregate concrete. He said this is partially due to the new bricks that companies have been coming out with, which have a more modern look. He said brick pavers are customizable, which also draws customers.

“They can always change a lot fairly easily compared to prior concrete, and bricks tend to be a little bit less maintenance as well over time,” Vokal said.

Thelen said they are seeing customers

three firearms, prosecutors say, Chokr lied and said he had never been convicted of a felony offense and indicated that he would “even the score” and use the guns for “God’s wrath.” After the background check, the store refused to sell him the guns.

“Chokr’s attempt to purchase several deadly firearms in an apparent attempt to follow through on his menacing threats against parents and preschoolers as they walked into a place of worship represents every American’s worst nightmare,” United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr. said in a statement. “And we will not allow anyone to terrorize our Jewish neighbors. We are committed to protecting every American and their right to live and worship free of fear.”

Chokr’s attorney, William Savage, could not be reached for comment at press time.

who want bricks that come with a coating on them. This can lessen the need for a sealant; therefore, it helps residents cut out a step in their project. However, he said that the patio would still need to be sealed eventually — a couple of years later.

This can also be convenient because, according to Thelen, patios are not supposed to be stained in the first year anyway due to efflorescence that needs to be washed out by rain and sun.

Other trends

As for lighting, Thelen said patios with hidden lights are popular. He said residents can have landscape lighting installed in a wall with the wires underneath the brick.

“You get to enjoy the view of the patio, even if you’re not sitting on it,” Thelen said.

Thelen said they have also been doing a lot of stairs lately — stone steps that go from the driveway and into the back patio area.

“Then they can walk down through landscaping instead of across their grass,” Thelen said.

Council Chambers at 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. THE VILLAGE IS AUTHORIZED TO LEVY UP TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWABLE BY LAW AND WILL CONDUCT A TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING WHICH WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE BUDGET HEARING.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the Village Offce, 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025, 9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Thursday 9 am – 4 pm Friday.

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Dr. Wadle said she founded Renew My Wellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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TAKE IT EASY, RIDER

FATHER AND SON BUILD THEIR OWN ‘CAPTAIN AMERICAʻ E-BICYCLE

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — David Royce was a kid in 1969 when the movie “Easy Rider” was released.

His favorite part of the film was the custom-built Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper motorcycle, “Captain America,” that Peter Fonda’s character, Wyatt, rode across the country.

David owned a Schwinn Sting-Ray bicycle at the time. But whenever he gazed at promotional posters of “Easy Rider,” he wished for his own motorcycle with similar features.

Now he’s “racing with the wind” because David finally has his own replica of Fonda’s “Easy Rider” motorcycle. He and his son, Grant, custom built their own “Captain America” electric bicycle.

“It was a boyhood dream,” David said. “It’s a tribute to the chopper movement.”

It took the Rochester Hills duo about 2 1/2 years to make the electric vehicle from scratch. A lot of planning went into it. During the process and with various materials, the guys created a few prototypes before completing the final version of the electric bicycle.

The e-bike is equipped with many modern-day safety features, including front and rear hydraulic disc brakes.

David and Grant installed an electric motor in the rear hub to assist with the pedaling.

Each part of the bike serves a purpose. Two batteries help make the e-bike run. A larger battery is for propulsion, which David said is the pedal assist. A smaller battery operates the LED lighting system, which includes glow lights of different colors. The e-bike features fishtail exhaust pipes, and David even purchased a stars-and-stripes helmet like Fonda’s “Easy Rider” character. The license plate reads “Grant’s Garage.”

Grant, 17, is an avid bicyclist. He was a member of the Rochester United Mountain Bike Racing Team while in school. The Rochester High School senior graduated last month and will now be a coach for the team. David knows quite a bit about working with machinery. His first career was as an aircraft mechanic. He eventually went back to school and earned a mechanical engineering design degree.

Building their own “Captain America” e-bike chopper required the pair to enroll in several classes at Maker Works in Ann Arbor, where they became skilled in woodworking, welding and more.

“We both did a little bit of everything. We had to cut and weld and design each piece,” Grant said. “I think it was

TOP LEFT: David Royce, left, and his son, Grant, of Rochester Hills, spent about 2 1/2 years making the custom-built “Captain America” electric bicycle. BOTTOM LEFT: David Royce fashioned the e-bike after the Harley-Davidson Panhead chopper motorcycle “Captain America” that Peter Fonda’s character rode in the 1969 movie “Easy Rider.”

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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the recommendation from the multi-modal transportation plan.

From fall 2025 through spring 2026, the city will be in the project design phase. Construction — along South Eton, between Maple and 14 Mile — is planned to begin in the summer of 2026. Due to construction during the project, there will be lane closures.

Brian Pawlik, a planner at SEMCOG, said, “When a community like Birmingham can create bicycle lanes by parsing out part of the roadway, reclaiming some of that space for safe mobility, it’s a great advantage, and it’s something that we like to see within those more-developed communities that might not have the space for a full, shared-use path.”

Pawklik later added, “If there is any other community that is interested in funding a transportationrelated bicycle and pedestrian project or stormwater project, feel free to reach out to me, because SEMCOG would be happy to help with communities in regards to realizing their goals and visions.”

More information on the TAP grant can be found at semcog.org/transportation-alternatives-program-tap.

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

Volunteering

weekly farmers market to the Holiday Tree Lighting and Birmingham Winter Markt, and everything in between. Partnerships with local organizations and individuals are critical in enabling us to provide these beloved community-centered events.”

This summer, volunteers can help out with the outdoor movie nights that are held June-September, the Day on the Town on July 26 and the Birmingham Cruise Event Aug. 16. They welcome volunteers ages 14 and up.

“The local events hosted by the Birmingham Shopping District are free, family friendly, and activate our public spaces, fostering community connections. Volunteering is a powerful way to make an impact on the local community, but also enrich one’s own well being and personal growth,” Bassett said.

During the outdoor movie nights, volunteers will help with setup and crowd guidance. Day on the Town volunteers will be helping out with kids’ activities and talking to the community at the information tent. For the Birmingham Cruise Event, volunteers will assist car club parking and help out at the information booth,

“While most volunteer roles do not require formal training, we do require training for some specific roles, par-

Stop Starving Gaza Music Benefit Concert

The Stop Starving Gaza Music Beneft Concert for Palestine is coming to Hamtramck on Friday, June 20 with an interesting collection of performers. It includes three unique musical performances as part of a concert to help raise funds for residents of Gaza.

Organizer Amrit Kohli, who’s also one of the performers, hopes that his voice and those of his fellow musicians will help raise at least $2,500 to support residents in Gaza who are impacted by the current Israeli-Palestinian confict.

“The cause of the famine and starvation of the people of Gaza is a blockade of food that has been held in place for more than three months.”, said Kohli who is seeking to provide aid with this concert.

The concert will start at 8 p.m. with doors opening to Hamtramck venue Ghost Light at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 in advance by purchasing online at Eventbrite, or $15 at the door. Guests can enjoy free cookies offered by Sister Pie, a locally owned bakery in the West Village neighborhood of Detroit, and popcorn. A full cash bar is available at Ghost Light as well.

“We want to raise money to help feed the people who are in Gaza,” said Amrit Kohli, the concert’s organizer. “The goal is to raise funds to help get necessities needed like food to people who need it.” The United Nations has warned that most of Gaza’s population is at risk of famine, according

to the BBC.

Kohli wanted this concert to offer musical talents from artists with diverse backgrounds and unique musical talents.

“It’s important that we’re representing people from different, relevant communities,” Kohli said.

Those artists include LuFuki, a talented guitarist, composer and music curator who believes music is a sacred art form that can be used for storytelling, healing, solidarity, freedom, and social action. Blending soulful voice with Afro/indo sounds, LuFuki, weaves jazz, funk, Rock, and classical sounds through his melodies and solos.

Also performing is Raphique Barakat, a contemporary Arab musician who uses diasporic sounds in non-traditional ways. He is a Michiganbased creative who will be appearing with his band, Shrinq Mountin. Barakat makes music from scratch while layering sounds, beats and melodies to combine with live music.

Kohli will also perform. His songs come through the lens of a duality marked by keeping an internal blissful innocence in the midst of external strife and corruption. “I make music because it gives me a voice,” he said.

Tickets are limited. To purchase tickets, scan the QR code on the right. If you cannot attend but would like to donate to MECA, you can do so by following the direct donation link on the Eventbrite ticket page.

ticularly for the Birmingham Cruise Event that occurs in conjunction with the Woodward Dream Cruise in August,” Bassett said.

Richard Lilley has been volunteering with the BSD during the Woodward Dream Cruise for almost 30 years. Over the years he has become involved with volunteer scheduling and taking over car club parking and organization.

“For me, it’s fun,” Lilley said. “You get to know a lot of the volunteers who’ve been there a long time, and as well as the car clubs that come — even the local ones or some from far away — you get to know these people, and everybody has a good time. It’s a nice family event.”

To anyone considering volunteering for the BSD this year, Lilley said, “Give it a try. There’s nothing complicated about it.”

“Civic engagement is critical to all that we do here in the Birmingham Shopping District and the city of Birmingham,” Bassett said. “In addition to the event-specific volunteers, our organizations are guided by dedicated individuals that volunteer their time on over 35 boards and committees within the city and the BSD.”

To find out more about volunteer opportunities with the BSD, visit ALLINBirmingham.com/volunteer or contact BSDevents@bhamgov.org. More information on the boards and committees can be found at bhamgov.org/boards and ALLINBirmingham.com/committees.

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

Amrit Kohli (Queer Folk)

STAR LINCOLN CELEBRATES FATHER’S

DAY EVERY DAY FOR 55 YEARS

Star Lincoln in South eld boasts a 55-year history of family tradition and celebrating the work of fathers throughout the dealership. Started by Hoot McInerney in 1970, Hoot passed the dealership on to his son’s Bob and Jim in 2015. Grandson’s Ryan McInerney (Executive Manager) and Patrick Leonhard (Sales Manager), both fathers themselves, also play signi cant roles in the family business.

Star Lincoln currently employs 25 fathers in their sales, service, parts and administrative departments.

Star’s newest celebrated father, General Sales Manager, Tom Brown, typi es Star’s continued motivation of being a “family-focused” business since day one; from employees to customers.

part of accomplishing that goal.”

Brown, a graduate of the esteemed Vehicle Operations Program at Northwood University, has 6 children of his own. He started working for the McInerney family for over 16 years at Oakland Dodge in Madison Heights from January 1994 - February 14, 2010 when it closed its doors. With over 31 years experience in the car business, Brown has assisted over 1000 customers and friends buy brand new vehicles.

“Being a father of 6 children, I have learned to be patient and listen, more than being aggressive to make the sale. A great sales experience is more about caring and helping.”

e strong family connection shared between the Star Sta and Metro Detroit continues with Star’s current motto and ethos, “ e Star Treatment”.

I’ve gotten to know the entire McInerney family over the last 31 years. e best part about working for them is that they care about you as a person. ey give you a great work environment. If you purchase a vehicle at Star Lincoln, you will become part of the family - just like I feel.”, Brown continued.

“I have helped many folks buy their very rst car to a senior 85-yearold customer from Warren buy their next car, as I can recall. I love the satisfaction of personally assisting someone take ownership of a new vehicle they have been dreaming about for years and being

Star Lincoln has been serving the area for 55 years now, come see why and experience the Star Treatment. Star will celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, June 15 alongside their customers. Stop by Star Lincoln to receive that “fatherly experience”. Celebrate your love for your Ford or Lincoln and schedule your in-person or mobile service appointment at Hoot McInerney’s STAR LINCOLN. Visit: www. starlincoln.com or in person at 24350 W 12 Mile Rd. South eld MI 48034. Call 248-354-4900 Monday–Friday 8am-6pm.

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a really good interpretation of the concept my dad had. I think it turned out really well.”

While building the bike, the father and son frequented salvage yards to look for motorcycle and car parts, which Grant described as “very interesting.” The handlebars, for instance, are from an old Harley-Davidson they found.

“We had to make adapters to go inside the handlebars to accept these,” David said. “A really fun part of the project was adapting motorcycle stuff to a bicycle application and adapting old stuff to new technology. We traipsed over a lot of old motorcycles that were scrapped out.”

The e-bicycle can go as fast as 25 mph. The bike will travel about 20 miles after it is charged. It’s a single-seater, but aesthetically it’s made to look like a two-seater.

“The seat on the back is more just for looks,” Grant said.

The bike did have some professional work done.

“The paint job was done at a professional place,” David said. “There’s some purchased parts — the tires, the fenders. The batteries are purchased.”

David and Grant also have another ebicycle, so they often go riding together on both vehicles in good weather. David loves to cruise to downtown Rochester and one stop is always O’Connor’s Public House. He also rides “Captain America” to work, a 4-mile commute from home. The unique bike always starts a conversation. Many people initially think it’s a motorcycle.

“Everywhere we go, we get all kinds of compliments from people. It’s so much fun. Every day people yell, ‘What a cool bike,’” David said. “The prime one had to be I was riding to the gym and I had the glow lights on for the evening. The high school boys working at the burger place stuck their heads out of the drive-thru and yelled, ‘Dude, that thing is awesome.’”

David remembers his first cruise on the bike.

“It was wonderful. It was a great feeling,” he said. “First I rode it on pedals, and then I rode it with electric-motor assist. It was very smooth.”

David, an Air Force veteran, said “it was very special” to tackle the project with his son.

“He was very attentive. He was very patient in taking these classes while we meticulously went through every safety precaution. I do believe he learned a lot,” David said. “There are some skills you just can’t learn on-

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ABOVE: “Grant’s Garage” is a reminder of the work that went into building the electric bicycle. RIGHT: The father and son went to local salvage yards to find parts for the e-bike.

line, like when you’re operating the mill to cut away metal. You have to feel that with your hands. You can’t teach that on YouTube or LinkedIn or anything else.”

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

June Book Sale to be held at library

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 14. Friends members may shop the sale early, 10-11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale takes place on the lower level of the library and includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests, sorted into more than 50 categories. Features this month include comics in magazine and book form, Spanish and Japanese language books, as well as classics and fine arts DVDs, both foreign and domestic, that have never been opened. Adult fiction by Clancy and Child will be half off, and there are many great items for last-minute Father’s Day gifts.

The sale always includes a wide array of subjects and a room dedicated to music and film. Debit cards can be used for any amount, and credit card purchases may be used with a $5 minimum purchase.

The Library Shop, located just inside the library, is open during library hours and offers a selection of gently used books, movies and music, as well as cards and gifts. The Friends continue to accept donations of books and media in good condition.

Since 1995, purchases made at the Second Saturday Sales have allowed the Friends to donate over $1.85 million to support the library beyond its operating budget, donating over $105,000 last year alone. Donations have paid for artwork and sculptures around the library, the gardens, programs and events for adults and children, and additions to library collections.

For more information, call (248) 642-5800 or visit btpl.org.

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Organizers Ready To Bring Art Bash Back To Berkley: Saturday, June 14

Downtown Berkley will be transformed into an “art-flled street party” as the city welcomes the Art Bash back for its 23rd year on Saturday, June 14.

More than 180 artists, food trucks and activities for kids will set up shop along 12 Mile Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“As a local business owner, the Art Bash is always one of our busiest days of the whole year,” said April McCrumb, the Art Bash director and the owner of Catching Firefies in Berkley.

Thursday, June 19th and Friday, June 20th

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McCrumb said.

The Art Bash ofers patrons a chance to peruse and purchase a wide variety of handmade items from local artists.

April McCrumb

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Art Bash Director

“This show has always highlighted the talent we have in our own backyard and even many of our makers live right in Berkley. No doubt, this busy day defnitely gives a great economic boost to our artists and locally owned shops in the area,”

Bashgoers will also get a chance to sample delicious cuisine from local food truck vendors. Beyond the art, food and activities set up for the Art Bash, many shops in the 12 Mile and Coolidge Highway area will be hosting sidewalk sales with added entertainment and activities.

Free parking is available.

“It will defnitely be a wonderful time to explore Berkley’s family-friendly, charming downtown district,” McCrumb said.

For more information about the 2025 Art Bash in downtown Berkley, go to www.berkleyartbash.com

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