6/11/25 West Bloomfield Beacon

Group seeks augmentation well on Upper Straits Lake

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD/ORCHARD

LAKE — The Upper Straits Clean Lake Association, in cooperation with the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, is appealing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s denial of a request for an augmentation well that would help maintain court-ordered water levels on Upper Straits Lake.

In the 1960s, it was determined in Oakland County Circuit Court that Upper Straits Lake’s water level should be kept at

nearly 931 feet above sea level. Since then,

nearly 931 feet above sea level. Since then, weekly water level readings have been published by the Drain Commission.

The lake extends from West Bloomfield Township to Orchard Lake Village, with homes on 223 parcels, valued collectively at more than $750 million.

According to Teri Weingarden, a West Bloomfield trustee and the board’s treasurer, residents are concerned about the falling water level because it could diminish home values, recreational use of the lake and the overall health of the ecosystem.

David Silver is president of the Upper

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ABOVE: Some homeowners along Upper Straits Lake are concerned about falling water levels that could impact their home values, recreational activities and the health of the lake.

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Local fire chief receives state’s top honor

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Greg Flynn, the fire chief of West Bloomfield Township, has been named Fire Chief of the Year by the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.

The award was announced May 20 during the group’s annual conference, the Midwest Fire Rescue Expo, held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The nominees were evaluated by a committee of MAFC board members.

Flynn currently serves on the MAFC Board of Directors.

“It does mean a lot to get this recognition from my colleagues in the (MAFC). … And I’m proud to serve as a longstanding mem-

Photo provided by Greg Flynn

West Bloomfield Fire Chief Greg Flynn, center, was named the 2025 Fire Chief of the Year by the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs at the Midwest Fire Rescue Expo. He is flanked by MAFC Board of Directors Vice President Chris Stoecklein, left, and President Johnny Menifee. The two men are fire chiefs at the Canton Township

Southfield fire departments, respectively. Menifee recently retired.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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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Meals on Wheels seeks help from community

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Drivers are needed to make deliveries for the Meals on Wheels program in West Bloomfield, bringing food to those in need.

The nonprofit provides more than just a meal. For many older adults who are homebound, the delivery drivers also provide friendly human contact on a regular basis.

With summer approaching, more people will be going on vacation. As a result, many of the regular drivers are away and cannot make deliveries, so more volunteers are needed.

“People go out of town a lot, so when they’re gone, then you have to keep on asking the people you already have to

through Friday. The deliveries are stored in insulated bags and coolers to keep them fresh in transit.

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Oakland County faces ‘complicated’ economic future, has good fundamental metrics

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

NOVI — Oakland County’s economic future is “complicated” as Michigan’s economy slows, and national and global policies coming from Washington, D.C., are very fluid, according to economist Gabriel Ehrlich, of the University of Michigan.

Ehrlich co-authored the county’s

2025 economic outlook report with fellow University of Michigan economist Donald Grimes.

“The message in this year’s report is … it’s complicated because Michigan’s economy has been slowing down recently,” said Ehrlich. “And that’s at the same time as we’re now facing new challenges with an uncertain policy environment going forward.”

Nationwide, Gross domestic product growth is expected to slow down this year, dropping from 2.8% in 2024 to 1.4%, according to the economists.

“This is given we do expect higher tariffs and a lot of economic uncertainty going forward,” he said.

He said they expect GDP to slowly go back up over the next couple of years.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Drivers for Meals on Wheels meet at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation building to pick up meals Monday

Photo by

Patricia O’Blenes

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MC3 provides opportunity for youth to meet celebrity heroes

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

NOVI — Twice a year, the Motor City Comic Con, marketed as “Michigan’s largest and longest-running pop culture event,” takes over the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi and provides the opportunity for fans of all ages to be able to interact with their celebrity heroes.

This year, two local youth were particularly excited to attend the Spring MC3 on May 18 for the chance to interact with Colleen Clickenbeard, who voices Monkey G. Luffy for the anime series “One Piece.”

Alexis Tittle, 15, of Brownstown, said she came to the con to specifically meet Clickenbeard and get her autograph. She said she had never been to a con before and was really nervous, as she had never had an opportunity to meet a celebrity before.

“I was, like, shaking, I was so happy I was meeting her,” Tittle said.

She said that she really enjoyed the convention and seeing all the things the various vendors had to offer, but meeting Clickenbeard was the highlight of her day.

“Just getting to meet somebody that I hear all the time but have never actually got to meet them, it’s like surreal — you just

don’t feel like you could do that,” Tittle said.

Atticus Smith, 12, of Garden City, said he also had been counting down the days to the convention in anticipation of meeting Clickenbeard. He said that “One Piece” is his favorite anime, and his favorite character from the series is Luffy.

“The thing I like about ‘One Piece’ is that ‘One Piece’ is real — yeah, you can quote me on that. Trust me, my fellow geeks will know,” Smith said. “I love the story. I like the characters. It’s super fun and I just love seeing what they’re up to. To be honest, I can’t explain the ‘One Piece.’ You just have to watch it — all 1,000-some episodes.”

Smith has been attending MC3 regularly over the last three years, but this was the first celebrity that he really was excited to meet. He said he had wanted to meet her for five years. So, he took the opportunity to ask Clickenbeard some questions about the anime series he knows so well, as if he were a reporter like his mom, Charity Meier, and insisted on writing them down on a journalist-style notepad, and was very proud to flash his press pass as he went around the con.

“(The best part was) just talking to her about ‘One Piece.’ She’s been voice acting Luffy for (18) years, and that’s (18) years of

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Photo by Charity Meier

Voice actress Colleen Clickenbeard, known for her work in the anime series “One Piece,” and Atticus Smith pose at the Spring Motor City Comic Con May 18.

NEWS & NOTES

HUMANETICS RECEIVES IMPACT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE

PONTIAC — Humanetics, a global leader in safety and sensor technologies headquartered in Farmington Hills, and apprentice Christopher Bradbury were recently recognized with an Impact Award from the Michigan Works! Association.

The award honors the company’s partnership with Oakland County Michigan Works! and the success of its Registered Apprenticeship Program.

The Impact Award celebrates businesses, individuals and Michigan Works! frontline staff across the state who are transforming lives and strengthening communities through workforce development.

“Humanetics is the latest in a long list of innovative employers who have built successful training programs to prepare workers for careers in the 21st Century,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter.

Christopher Bradbury joined Humanetics in 2023 and entered the Electronics Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program the following year. He was paired with mentor Gordon Lomerson.

“This apprenticeship provides on-the-job training and schooling,” Bradbury said. “I’ve learned a lot. … My goal is to become invaluable to the company. I would like to eventually become a mentor myself.”

LOCAL SURGEON AND WOODTURNER CRAFTS WIG STANDS FOR CANCER PATIENTS

FARMINGTON HILLS — Eugene Laveroni, a vascular surgeon at Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, and his father Eugene Laveroni Sr., 89, are passionate woodturning enthusiasts, a craft they practice together.

When Laveroni’s longtime medical assistant Leslie Cataldo began her battle against breast cancer, Laveroni and his dad enlisted members of other woodturning groups to create wig stands for the Cancer Center at Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital.

The Detroit Area Woodturners responded, and worked with the Laveronis created a 30-piece collection that was on display at the Cancer Center.

“I have the first and original wig stand right here,” Cataldo said, patting it proudly. “I did lose my hair. When Dr. Lav gave me the wig stand, it had a baseball cap on it.”

WATERCOLOR EXHIBITION COMES TO WEST BLOOMFIELD

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Janice Charach Gallery, located at 660 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, will host the Michigan Watercolor Society’s 78th Annual Exhibition through July 23.

The exhibition features the best work of the members of the Michigan Watercolor Society as juried by well-known California watercolor artist and instructor, Chuck McPherson.

The Michigan Watercolor Society was founded in 1946 to promote awareness of watercolor painting in Michigan and to further watercolor education and professionalism.

“The annual Michigan Watercolor Society Exhibition is a singular opportunity to see the best in watercolor painting today,” said Amanda Koss, coordinator at Janice Charach Gallery. “The variety of techniques and color used in watercolor is astounding and may not be what the average person thinks of when thinking of the watercolor medium. We are proud to share this eye-opening exhibition with the public.”

For more information about the gallery and upcoming workshops, visit charachgallery.org or call (248) 432-5579.

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Novi church helps Farmington Hills family rebuild home

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@cangnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — Over the last 18 years, the people of St. James Catholic Church in Novi have blessed one family every year with home repairs through Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan.

This year, the recipient, Lynne Vogl, of Farmington Hills, who has various medical issues, and her family found that the program she had volunteered for years ago was now helping them.

Vogl said they knew of the Rebilding Together program because her parents, who were founding members of the former St. Alexander Parish, used to volunteer for the program.

“My mom and the church ladies used to make lunch for Rebuilding Together back then. They used to make sandwiches; they didn’t have anything bought or catered back then,” Vogl said.

Her sister, Michele Macy, who also lives in the home, said that as kids, they would help their mom by making salads and other dishes for the volunteers.

“Now it’s come full circle,” Macy said, and Vogl agreed.

Rebuilding Together is a nonprofit founded in Texas and has now been in Michigan for 30 years. The company’s mission is to repair homes, revitalize communities and rebuild lives.

According to Len Krichko, CEO of Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan, applicants must own their homes, be current

on their taxes or be on a payment plan, and be economically disadvantaged according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, and they must have homeowners insurance. He said Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan does have a

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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Dean Pasquali, of St. James Catholic Church in Novi, speaks with other volunteers as he works to repair the siding on a Farmington Hills home May 3.

Fraser High School to host Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy wrestling camp

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

FRASER — Fraser High School will be hosting one of the largest high school wrestling camps in the state on June 14 with an impressive lineup of coaches and leaders running the event.

The camp is completely free to sign up for and will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for a full day of learning from experts in the field.

The event will be run by the United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy and will also teach life and leadership lessons to the participants, along with the day of wrestling.

Fraser High School wrestling coach Kyle Tucker will be in attendance, along with wrestling coaches from all over southeast Michigan. At press time, there were 25 coaches signed up to help run the camp.

Along with all the coaches, Olympic bronze medalist Myles Amine and three-time Southern Conference champion Taye Ghadiali will be present to guide the wrestlers. Amine went to Detroit Catholic Central High School before a great wrestling career at the University of Michigan, and Ghadiali graduated from Warren Fitzgerald before attending Campbell University. This year, Ghadiali will transfer to the University of Michigan and wrestle as a graduate transfer.

The camp was a success last year and is on track to have more participants this year. The camp is for high schoolers ages 14-19. To register for the free event, visit usmcsports.com/ register.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

Economic forecaster from the University of Michigan Gabriel M. Ehrlich, Ph.D., presents some highlights of the 2025 Oakland County Economic Outlook to members of the press May 22 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

Economy

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He said they anticipate it to go to 1.6% in 2026 and 2.2% in 2027.

“You know the tariffs have been getting all of the attention lately, but there are other things going on in the economy that should boost growth,” Ehrlich said.

Ehrlich emphasized that they are not forecasting a recession in the U.S. at the moment. They are relatively optimistic about the U.S. economy because they expect the Federal Reserve to continue to cut interest rates at a moderate pace, and large tax cuts are on the horizon that should provide a short-run stimulus to the economy.

It is expected that, as a result of tariffs, there will be a sharp decline in light vehicle sales. The sales pace is expected to bottom out at just under 50 million units during the third quarter of this year before a modest recovery begins.

Payroll employment in Oakland County declined by 0.1% last year. There were job losses in manufacturing, professional and technical services, and administrative support services.

However, he said they are forecasting that the county will have a job growth of 0.5% per year over the next three years.

“The blue-collar industries have been leading the way in Oakland County’s recovery from the pandemic. Job gains are expected to be modest this year, as tariffs weigh on these industries, but growth then picks up in 2026, 2027, bringing blue-collar employment to nearly 6% above its pre-pandemic level,” Ehrlich said.

He said that growth is coming from

outside the auto sector, which is losing a small number of jobs from 2023 to 2027.

Higher education service industries they expect to grow to their pre-pandemic level by the middle of next year, with private health and social service jobs accounting for 70% of those job gains.

Jobs that don’t require a degree will remain nearly 8% below their pre-pandemic level by the end of the forecast period, they project.

“This reinforces the importance of education in building Oakland County’s economy going forward,” he said.

They forecast that real wages, which increased by 1% last year, will continue to grow by 0.5% per year through 2027.

“That may not sound like a lot, but with real wages, that’s what we want to see: moderate, but steady growth,” he said.

“We’re forecasting ongoing wage growth, you know, growth in the real living standards over the next couple of years, despite a period of very uncertain economic policy,” Ehrlich said.

All counties in Michigan had a higher unemployment rate at the start of this year than they did at the start of 2024. The state’s unemployment rate rose from 4% at the start of 2024 to 5.5% in April 2025. Every county in Michigan had a higher unemployment rate this year. Oakland County’s unemployment rate rose from 3.1% at the beginning of 2024 to 4.2% as of March 2025, according Ehrlich.

“That was a significantly smaller increase than most of Michigan,” he said. “In fact, Oakland’s unemployment increase was tied for the fourth smallest out of 83 counties in the state. So, you know, not immune

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Meals

deliver (to these routes),” said Candie Hovarter, the outreach director for the Livingston County Senior Nutrition Program and Western Oakland Meals on Wheels. “You don’t want to burn them out.”

This branch of Meals on Wheels services all of Livingston County and much of Oakland County, which includes West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake and Sylvan Lake.

Also included are Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Novi, Southfield and Troy.

Hot meals are delivered Monday through Friday to homebound seniors ages 60 and older. This is the only criteria, Hovarter said. The program is not based on income. Some recipients are in their 90s, while others are more than 100 years old.

For some, Meals on Wheels is their only food source, noted Hovarter. In addition to their hot meal delivered on Friday, they also receive frozen meals so they have food for the weekend. The program remembers folks during the holidays and delivers hot meals on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well.

Volunteers can choose their own schedule.

“We like for the volunteer drivers to commit to a day,” Hovarter said.

The volunteer schedule is flexible and is based on the volunteer’s availability. They can commit to a single day every week or every other week, or whatever their schedule allows.

“There’s an immense satisfaction in helping people,” said Ruth Dziuba, who has been a volunteer driver for nearly five years. “And you’re only doing two and a half hours a week. It’s not hard or difficult to do.”

Dziuba enjoys seeing how the recipients improve. She has seen residents go from using a walker to using a cane and then walking without assistance.

“That’s really encouraging,” she said.

In addition to the meals, the program gives seniors some company and assesses them so they can stay in their homes. Hovarter said aging in place is the preferred option.

“You can certainly feel you’ve done a good deed,” she said.

The assessing process is simple, according to the director.

“Just talking to them, making sure they are coherent and everything is good,” she said. “Once you remove a senior, especially, from their home, it’s really disruptive

to them. … When the seniors are moved, they don’t get it. They wonder where their kitchen or bathroom is.”

On the rare occasion when she thought the seniors were not OK, Hovarter called an emergency contact or the local police to conduct a wellness check. As it turned out, the senior was asleep and didn’t hear the door, or in other cases was out with family.

Most drivers are met at the door when they deliver the meals. There may be times when they are asked to bring in the food, put it on a bed tray set up in the living room, or place the food in the refrigerator so it can be had later. Some drivers call ahead of time so that the recipient can move their pets first.

“I have never had any concerns,” said Dziuba when asked about how she felt entering a stranger’s home. “I can’t think of a time when anybody was ever rude, ever, in all my time.

“The people I meet (are) always pleasant and happy to see me,” she said. “Partially because I bring them food, but also because they need to talk to somebody, and it’s just really nice to have that contact with people.”

Dziuba said she’s scared that funding might be cut from the program.

“I know that at times we provided breakfast, as well as lunch. And I’m worried that Meals on Wheels needs financial sup-

port from the community too,” she said.

The food is prepared in the Meals on Wheels office in Brighton and then brought to the West Bloomfield Department of Recreation, where the drivers pick up the meals.

Hot meals are in insulated bags, while a cooler is provided for storing milk and returned to the recreation center once the deliveries are complete.

There are about a dozen stops on each route. The stops are put in order of their location to prevent the drivers from going back and forth. The drivers are also provided with an iPad to help them navigate the route. They can also download an app on their phone.

Volunteers undergo a background check, training and orientation. It takes about a week for the drivers to get started. Those interested in becoming a Meals on Wheels driver for West Bloomfield can visit the website mealsonwheelsmi.org or call (810) 632-2155. The same number and website can be used to request assistance or make a donation.

Farmington and Farmington Hills residents looking for a Meals on Wheels delivery can contact (248) 473-1825 for more information.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

Michigan Family Physician Diagnosed with Late-Stage Cancer After Experiencing is One Symptom

(South eld, MI) It’s a terrifying reality: a life-threatening illness could be silently developing inside your body, completely undetected by routine check-ups. By the time symptoms appear, especially cancer, the disease is often advanced, limiting treatment options.

LATE DETECTION

is agonizing truth was personally experienced by Dr. Warren Ringold, a respected family physician and the visionary behind Bionicc Body Screening. He shockingly discovered he had stage four cancer with tumors as large as softballs, only after experiencing shortness of breath. His brutal treatments and subsequent brain tumor recurrence ignited a profound mission: there had to be a better way to nd serious conditions before they became critical.

FULL BODY MRI SCANS

Dr. Ringold founded Bionicc Body Screening in 2022, establishing Michigan’s rst MRI full body screening center. His purpose was to empower individuals with groundbreaking insights into their health through advanced body screening

technologies. Today, his son, Ryan, passionately carries on this mission and understands the urgency: “We all know someone who awoke with an unexplained symptom and discovered they had stage four cancer. Once you have symptoms, cancer is usually advanced,” he states. “My father never wanted another person to su er from late detection. He wanted to save lives.”

71% OF TUMORS GROW UNDETECTED

While annual physicals are important, they have critical limitations. Standard screenings only detect about 29% of cancers, leaving a staggering 71% to potentially develop undetected in other areas of your body. Bionicc Body Screening o ers a comprehensive solution. Proactive full-body MRI screenings provide an unparalleled picture of your

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SPOTLIGHT ON PETS

Keeping your dog safe and happy starts at home. Whether your dog is a playful pup or a seasoned escape artist, secure containment and positive training make all the diference. That’s precisely what DogWatch of Southeastern Michigan delivers.

Owned and operated by Corrie Gizicki, the company ofers customizable, hidden electronic fencing systems that keep dogs safely within designated areas—indoors or out. The system uses a buried boundary wire that’s more discreet than traditional or DIY options. Beyond the technology itself, DogWatch provides hands-on support from a team that truly knows dogs, along with personalized care and in-home training focused on positive reinforcement.

PET BOARDING OFFERS SAFE, SECURE OPTION FOR VACATIONGOERS

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

Vacation season is here, and while you’re packing your bags, don’t forget about your pet’s plans.

Nearly all pet owners at some point are left wondering if they should board their pet, or ask a trusted friend or relative to take care of them?

Sarah Ignash, who owns All American Pet Resorts in Roseville, said one advantage of boarding your dog instead of having a friend or relative check in is that your dog will be with trained professionals who can prevent a dog from getting loose.

“I’ve actually had quite a few people where people who don’t normally take care of dogs, somebody comes to the front door, they just open it wide and the dog goes running out, or they drop the leash when they’re on a walk,” she said. “Boarding is secure.”

Before selecting a boarding facility, Jim Blau, with Mid-Michigan K9 Academy, said it’s important to know who you’re leaving your dog with.

“You want someone that’s going to make sure all the dogs there are vaccinated, including yours,” he said.

Ensuring the dogs are vaccinated can help to prevent health problems, Blau said. He also said owners should choose a facility that does regular health checks, and that allows dogs time to be out of their cages.

Blau stated that because a facility might cost less than others, it doesn’t mean that it might be better for the dog.

“You save 10 bucks a night or 20 bucks a night and went to a cheaper facility and they use bleach instead of the more expensive, pet-friendly cleaning agents, and so your dog comes back with rashes, or they don’t check all the immunizations,” he said.

Blau also urged pet owners to visit the

“Dogs need to run and burn energy, which leads to better behavior,” Corrie said. “If they aren’t trained properly to understand boundaries, pet containment doesn’t work. We’re proud to help every step of the way.”

In addition to services for both outdoor and indoor containment—such as keeping dogs out of stairways or away from litter boxes—the company services all containment brands, not just DogWatch, and ofers the kind of responsive support many providers lack.

“When you call for assistance, you’re not calling a national call center,” Corrie said. “You’re speaking to someone from our team at our local store every time.”

Dozens of five-star Google reviews praise the family-run business for the genuine care shown to both pets and their owners. “The DogWatch team has been extraordinary, from taking the order, delivery and installation,” one customer wrote. Another shared, “I won’t seek anyone else to get my dog training or fence needs because this company is truly the absolute best.”

In January, Corrie partnered with Hollace Ziezul to open Mazie Mooz, a dog boutique ofering premium pet supplies. “People were always inquiring about other services, so when the space next door became available we felt it would be the ideal next step,” she said. The boutique ofers treats, toys, food, grooming, nail-trimming, obedience classes and a self-service dog washing station. Monthly “pack walks” around town, led by professional trainers, will begin this month.

“We enjoy working with dogs every day, ”Corrie said. “People love their dogs—they consider them family and want to keep them safe—and we love being part of that.”

DogWatch of Southeastern Michigan is located at 110 E. Main St. in Brighton. To learn more or schedule a consultation, call (734) 780-7777 or visit dogwatchsem. com. Follow DogWatch of Southeastern Michigan on Facebook and @dogwatchsem on Instagram.

Dogs enjoy play time at All American Pet Resorts in Roseville.

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facility and do a walkthrough before agreeing to board your pet there.

“(Owners) can use their own eyes, and they can use their own judgment,” he said. “Is this some place where they would want their dog to stay?”

Ignash also said pet owners should look for a boarding facility that is staffed 24 hours. Having staff overnight can help in case of an emergency, she said.

“Most places don’t tell you that they

leave at maybe 8 p.m. and don’t come back until 6 a.m.,” she said.

Once a boarding facility has been selected, Ignash said many boarders will want to get to know your dog and its history, which can help the staff know how to keep it happy and relaxed.

“You didn’t tell your dog that you were going on vacation. Your dog has no idea why they’re there,” she said. “So we’re doing the best we can to keep your dog happy and calm and giving them lots of pets, lots of attention.”

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Upper Straits

Straits Clean Lake Association, which monitors the lake. Silver said that he has seen lake levels drop as much as 2 feet during hot summers.

“When the lake levels drop like that, (residents) can’t even get their boat off the hoist in some of the locations,” he said. “People run aground halfway across the lake, including myself.”

When lake levels drop, there is also an increase of weeds and biomass, he said.

An augmentation well is a structure that would supply water to the lake to maintain levels. The water for the well would be supplied by an aquifer accessed by drilling deep into the ground.

Aquifers are underground channels of water that run all over the earth. According to Silver, this method is widely used for augmentation wells throughout Michigan.

Being connected to an aquifer is nothing new for those on Upper Straits Lake.

“Many of us are not connected to city water, so we drill a well with a permit from the county and we hit an aquifer,” Silver said.

The aquifer for the lake would be bigger and deeper than the ones for home use.

The Water Resources Commissioner submitted a permit application to EGLE on behalf of the USCLA in May 2024. It was denied in January 2025, at which point the WRC filed a petition for a contested case hearing.

“The WRC does not comment on pending litigation, but remains committed to addressing residents’ concerns related to the lake level of Upper Straits Lake, and working with the state to find a resolution,” Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash said in a written statement.

The West Bloomfield Beacon contacted EGLE about the permit denial. A spokesperson for EGLE declined to comment, instead pointing to previous postings.

In a letter from EGLE to the WRC, dated Jan. 15, 2025, the department described its reasons for denying the permit.

“The proposed project is not in the public interest, in that it will have significant secondary adverse effects on the natural resources associated with Upper Straits Lake,” the letter reads.

According to EGLE, one concern is the impact on nearshore and wetland habitats. Stabilizing water levels would inundate portions of the shoreline that would otherwise be dewatered seasonally, the letter states.

“The adverse impacts that would result from the proposed activities are not commensurate with the public or private need for the augmentation,” the letter concludes.

EGLE also suggested dredging the lake and extending the boat docks as feasible solutions. Dredging is digging out the bottom of the lake. Critics say it would be ineffective, and that extending the docks would be a navigational hazard for boats, especially at night.

Neither Weingarden nor Silver see the suggestions as reasonable.

“There have been other cases in the state where communities have gone to court and fought for an augmentation well … and they have won,” Weingarden said. “(The USCLA’s) goal is not to be in court, but to come up with reasonable solutions.”

Local governments also support the request for an augmentation well.

Both West Bloomfield Township and Orchard Lake Village have adopted resolutions in support of an augmentation well.

“What we’re saying is, we as governmental entities, we wish (EGLE) would reconsider this application for an augmentation well for our residents,” said Gerry McCallum, the city manager of Orchard Lake.

For the USCLA, the engineering studies, drilling and legal fees have surpassed $100,000, Silver said. This is paid by the residents of the lake.

“We’ll continue to fight because we know that we’re on the right side of this, especially from an environmental standpoint,” Silver said. “We’re passionate about maintaining this beautiful body of water for decades to come.”

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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FATHER AND SON BUILD THEIR OWN ‘CAPTAIN AMERICAʻ

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

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 StingRay 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 starsand-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 Unit-

ed 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 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 inter-

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

MC3

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voice acting, one character plus all the other characters she does, which is a lot,” he said.

Smith said he also asked for some advice on how to get into voice acting. He said that is something he would really like to do when he gets older. He said Clickenbeard advised him to take online workshops on voice acting so he could get practice and feedback from others.

Tittle said her first con was exactly what she expected it to be. She said she had seen videos from past years and that this year was no different, aside from the fact that she was there in person.

However, she said the best part of the convention was just hanging around people who enjoy the same things she does and who “freak out” over the same things, such as anime, horror movies and art.

“I like just everything. I like all the different people and things that are here,” Tittle said.

Smith said he likes coming to MC3 because of the celebrities, but he also likes to see the various vendors — especially the sword vendors.

“I like seeing the swords, and some of the costumes I think are really cool,” Smith said.

Tittle said she would definitely like to come to MC3 again and would recommend that others attend the con as well.

“It’s something that if you want to destress and stuff and if you just want to have a good time and not really worry about anything, it’s the perfect place to go to,” Tittle said.

Motor City Comic Con is scheduled to return to the Suburban Collection Showplace Nov. 14-16.

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

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esting.” 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 online, 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.”

Photo by Brian Wells

Stitch, from the Disney movie “Lilo & Stitch,” is interviewed at Motor City Comic Con Friday, May 16, in Novi. For more photos, visit candgnews.com.

CRIME WATCH

Carrying concealed weapon without permit

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A patrol officer with the West Bloomfield Police Department made a traffic stop on a 2023 Ford F-150 for traffic violations at 8:30 pm May 13.

The driver — a West Bloomfield man, 35 — was asked for his driver’s license, proof of registration and insurance. The officer also asked the driver if he had any firearms in the vehicle. The driver said he had a pistol in the truck’s center console.

The officer removed the driver from the truck, located the loaded 9mm pistol, and secured it as evidence. The driver was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon.

The case was submitted to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, which issued a warrant for the driver. He faces a felony count of carrying a concealed weapon.

The driver was arraigned at the 48th District Court, given a $10,000 personal bond and released from custody.

Police give trespass warning

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 61-yearold man who lives in the 5000 block of Arrowhead Road called West Bloomfield Police around 7:45 p.m. May 14 to report that his neighbor repeatedly allowed their dog to defecate on his lawn.

The man said that he does not want his neighbor walking on his yard, even though the neighbor picks up the waste. Police gave the neighbor a trespass warning at the caller’s request.

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Eluding police

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Around 5:30 a.m. May 15, a West Bloomfield police officer witnessed a vehicle speeding west on 14 Mile Road, west of Orchard Lake Road. The suspect was driving 66 miles per hour in a zone where the speed limit was 45. The vehicle also passed another vehicle in the center turn lane.

The officer turned around to pursue, but the suspect turned into a parking lot

on the southeast corner of the intersection in the city of Farmington Hills. The suspect vehicle was a newer SUV, white in color. The make and model are unknown.

The officer lost track of the suspect in the parking lot, which connected to other lots. If you know more about these crimes or others, call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200. — Gena Johnson

City of Orchard Lake Village Tax Notice

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The penalties, which will be imposed by the City Treasurer for late payment are set forth in Chapter 9, Section 9.16, of the City Charter, which reads:

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NOTICE

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD BOARD OF REVIEW

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD

The 2024 audited fnancial statements were presented at the June 2, 2025 Township Board meeting and are available for public inspection at the West Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfeld, during regular business hours.

The above notice shall be posted at the following locations:

(1) Offce of the Township Clerk

4550 Walnut Lake Road

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

Debbie Binder Township Clerk

Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 06/11/2025

Notice of Posting

For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board

1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, June 2, 2025

2. Emergency Adoption of Ordinance C-622-C to amend Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances Titled Offense, Article II, Section 15-40-15- 50, Reserved, and Article III, Offenses Against the Person, Section 15-48 to 15-51

The above Synopsis and Ordinance shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations:

(1) Offce of the Township Clerk

4550 Walnut Lake Road

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

Debbie Binder Township Clerk

Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 06/11/2025

0346-2524

The West Bloomfeld Township Board of Review will convene on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the West Bloomfeld Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Board Room, for the purpose of correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors, in accordance with MCL 211.53b.

For further information, please contact the Assessor’s Offce at 248-451-4850.

Debbie Binder

West Bloomfeld Township Clerk

The Township of West Bloomfeld will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as:

* Hearing impaired sound system & receivers (notify the Clerk or Community Development Department one day prior to meeting of interest)

* Signers for the hearing impaired (two {2} weeks advance notice)

* Audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting (to individuals with disabilities) two (2) weeks’ notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk or Community Development Director at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Box 250130, West Bloomfeld, MI 48325-0130, (248) 451-4800.

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

0222-2524

2025 CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR, VOTED LIBRARY MILLAGE, WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL, STATE EDUCATION TAX, OAKLAND COUNTY, OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES DUE JULY 1, 2025, WILL BE PAYABLE WITHOUT PENALTY AT KEEGO HARBOR CITY HALL, 2025 BEECHMONT ST., KEEGO HARBOR, MICHIGAN 48320, JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.

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

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

Residents who qualify for summer deferment must have an application fled at the Treasurer’s offce no later than September 15, 2025. Deferments allow Summer Tax bills to be paid without interest through February 14, 2026. Applications for deferment of summer taxes are available at the City offces for those who reside at the principal residence and have a total income of less than $40,000. Please call the City Hall offces (248.682.1930) for more information.

The Trash Collection and Household Hazardous Waste Event Special Assessments for the 2025 tax year will total $294.00 and will be included in your total tax bill amount.

Beginning March 1st, 2026, all unpaid taxes must be paid to, Oakland County Treasurer, with additional penalties. During the month of March, a revised statement from the City must accompany your remittance to the County Treasurer.

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Treasurer

CALENDAR

JUNE 12

Kids Komotion concert: Hear Steve & Trish Duo, also inflatables, appearances by Jasmine and Aladdin, and Optimist Club of West Bloomfield selling burgers, hot dogs, snacks and beverages for charity, 10 a.m.-noon, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/kids-komotion-concerts-2

JUNE 14

Meet Your Police Force: Also food trucks selling coffee and desserts, 9-11 a.m., West Bloomfield Civic Center Campus, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 451-4845

JUNE 14-15

Apple Island tours: Take pontoon ride to 35-acre nature sanctuary in center of Orchard Lake and learn from docents during 2-3 hour self-paced tours, 10 a.m.-3:40 p.m. (can stay until 5 p.m.), meet at

Rebuild

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waitlist, and it can take anywhere from a couple of months to several years to get applicants the help they need.

Vogl said she applied for assistance with the encouragement of a friend who still works for the program, and after four years of applying annually, she was able to get help with the repairs this year.

She said that there was an electrical issue in the home, where in order to operate her dryer, she would have to have someone unplug the stove and move the dryer to the kitchen area, as they didn’t have a 220 line in the laundry room. Another issue was that the floor in one of the bathrooms was rotting.

Paul Livernois, a St. James parishioner and owner of Diamond Development, a home renovation business, along with his crew repaired the issues inside the home over a four-day period the following week. They repaired drywall, the bathroom floor, installed a new toilet and sink, and changed out the approximately 50-year-old breaker box.

While a team of 26 volunteers from St. James, staff members from Rebuilding Together and the Macy family worked from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 to fix exterior issues including staining a deck, repairing the railing, power-washing the home, fixing loose boards, replacing a piece of siding and a screen door, and replacing a few light fixtures. They also put down mulch and more.

Vogl and Macy said that the help with repairs to their home, which they grew up in, really means a lot. Vogl said that her health issues impede her mobility, making

Orchard Lake Museum (home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society), 3951 Orchard Lake Road, (248) 757-2451, gwbhs.org/apple-island-tours

JUNE 17

Optimist Club of West Bloomfield meeting: Learn about improving fitness and balance for seniors and better nutrition, speakers include Henry Ford Hospital exercise physiologist David Smith and dietician Jessica Dalwed, 7:15 a.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, facebook.com/ westbloomfieldoptimist

JUNE 19

Juneteenth Jamboree: Free food, ice cream and face painting, entertainment by DJ Zaneta, Motor City Dance Factory and West Bloomfield Schools, visit from The Corvette Club, stories about township’s earliest Black residents by Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, library programming, and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Civic Center Campus, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/juneteenth-jamboree

the brunt of the housework fall on Macy.

“It’s just a blessing, really, to have someone come and help that doesn’t want an arm and a leg,” said Macy. “It’s so expensive now, and I just lost my job.”

Macy, a mother of five — two grown children and three kids living in the home — said she was working for Big Lots but is now unemployed as stores have closed down. Macy said it has been difficult to find work, and two of her kids are graduating from high school this year. Her daughter Madelyn, 17, will graduate from Farmington Central High School and her son Evan, 19, will graduate from the Farmington Online School with a ceremony June 5. Her youngest son, Eyan, is in 10th grade at Farmington High School.

“It means a lot knowing that my mom’s satisfied, that she doesn’t have to overwork herself and pay someone else an exorbitant amount of money to come do it individually,” Evan Macy said of the help the volunteers from St. James provided his family. “It’s just more of a blessing and peace of mind knowing that my mom can go to sleep knowing she’s not (overexerting) herself.”

Dean Pasquali and Keith Girard have led the volunteer effort for the church’s Rebuilding Together mission work for the last two years. The two are construction workers by trade.

“Giving back (to the community) is always great, and just being outside and getting people engaged to want to help give back (is the best part of the project),” Pasquali said.

He said the project provided a way for him to get his kids involved in mission work.

“It’s really just sharing Christ’s love in any way that we can and making sure my kids can see that and know that it’s a big part of

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Summer On The Bank: Free festival features food trucks, interactive DJ, inflatables (including water slide), fishing, kayaking, crafts, foam pit, obstacle course, basketball challenge, axe throwing and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org/ event/sotb

ONGOING

Marshbank Music Series: Food trucks at 5:30 p.m. and free concerts at 6 p.m., hear Cosmic Groove (Top 40) July 9, Spacecat (Top 40) July 16, Old Days (Chicago tribute) July 23 and LostWest (Country rock and pop) July 30, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org/events

Family Caregiver Support Group: Topics may include avoiding isolation and loneliness, reducing stress and low mood, preventing burnout, learning about resources, boosting confidence, and planning for future, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays June 12-July 17,

what’s needed in a community,” Pasquali said.

The exterior materials for the repairs, excluding the mulch, were approximately $800, according to Girard.

“This is really fun,” Girard said. “I enjoy being a part of this and just seeing all the different skill sets come together. People jump in and they do a lot of good work.”

Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at familycaregiversupport@ jfsdetroit.org, (248) 763-6350

Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Civic Center Campus, 4600 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, continues weekly until Sept. 30, see schedule at wbparks.org/series/foodtrucktuesday

Open Play at The J: Drop-in program for ages 4 and younger, 9 a.m.-noon most Mondays while school is in session, The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, jlive.app/events/9144

Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake.org/ community_center

• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108, commercetwp. com/library

Rebuilding Together Southeast Michigan, located at 27840 Independence St. in Farmington Hills, relies on donations, sponsors and volunteers to repair homes. For more information on how to get involved or to sponsor an event, go to rtsemi.org. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

Economy

from the statewide trend but doing better relatively than most of Michigan.”

Ehrlich said he believes the key reason Oakland County has fared well is that it has solid fundamentals.

He said that they rank Oakland County against its peer counties throughout the country annually based on educational attainment, child poverty, median family income, the share of high-income senior citizens, and the share of professional and managerial occupations. This year, Oakland County was ranked 11th overall out of 27 counties. He said it ranked in the top 10 as far as low poverty rate, high educational attainment, and a high share of professional and managerial occupations.

“So those fundamental metrics that we always look at every year, they are holding up well in Oakland County, and that is part of why we believe that the county has been relatively resilient in the face of a little bit of an economic wobble here in Michigan recently,” he said.

This year, Oakland County looked at the state of its small businesses. Small businesses are those with 49 or fewer employees.

The economists found that Oakland County is home to nearly 25,000 small businesses and about 3,600 large businesses. This means that small businesses account for nearly 7 of every 8 businesses in Oakland County.

“Something that we found that really was cool to see and that I had not known is that small businesses in Oakland County tend to pay significantly higher wages than those in Oakland County’s peer group,” said Ehrlich.

According to Ehrlich, small businesses in Oakland County on average pay almost $5,700 per year more, or about 12% higher than the average in one of its peer counties.

Oakland County ranks fourth for average wage in small businesses.

Oakland County saw a population increase over the last year.

“The reality is Oakland County is better off today than it was 10 years ago, and so I’m really excited to hear about the future,” said Peter Provenzano, chancellor of Oakland Community College.

Oakland County Executive David Coulter said that he firmly believes that uncertain times call for innovation and investment. He said the county is doing this with organizations such as Oakland Thrive and Main Street Oakland County.

“This report is maybe not as rosy as

some have been in the past, and Oakland County isn’t immune to the effects of the national and global economy, or what I would call the uncertainty being driven by the seesawing policy decisions, issues like taxes and tariffs, coming from Washington, D.C. We can’t immune ourselves from them,” Coulter said. “But despite these headwinds, which communities across Michigan are facing and I would say the country … you don’t back away or shy down or cower, but you invest and you innovate and that is how we will meet the current moment as well.”

“We continue to think there’s a path to growth for Oakland County’s economy over the next few years despite the speed bumps that may be coming from national economic policy,” Ehrilch said. “The reasons are the ones we traditionally highlight. They’re Oakland County’s investments in its people, its communities and its businesses. Oakland County’s high quality of life and well-educated workforce should provide resilience in the face of the day’s economic uncertainty.”

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

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ber,” he said, noting he does not know who nominated him.

“My gratitude to West Bloomfield Township and the firefighters here in West Bloomfield that have always been supportive of me,” he added. “I receive this honor on behalf of all of them … and the hard work that they do every day.”

The award acknowledges leaders who have made notable contributions in areas of leadership, professional development, integrity and public service.

Among Flynn’s proudest accomplishments is being part of the small group that established the Yellow Rose Campaign.

“The Yellow Rose Campaign is an initiative to improve the overall emotional

health and wellness of our firefighters across Michigan,” he said. “A big part of the initiative is to reduce death by suicide in the fire service.”

The campaign started at an MAFC conference in July 2018 after the suicide of a colleague, West Bloomfield Fire Lt. Jeff Hiltner.

“That loss is something we wanted to prevent from ever happening again here … and my colleagues within the association also had experienced losing a firefighter to death by suicide,” Flynn said.

The conversation grew from there and the campaign took form.

“We continue to move that message forward and grow … changing the trajectory of those that may be considering death by suicide,” Flynn said.

The chief will be in Milwaukee in late July to give a presentation on the emotional

health and wellness of firefighters with the Yellow Rose Campaign. He has also made presentations in New Mexico.

“(I’m) very proud that (the message) is spreading across the country and making an impact and reducing the number of firefighters that die by suicide,” Flynn said.

Flynn started his career in the fire service with the West Bloomfield Fire Department 27 years ago as a firefighter/paramedic. He rose through the ranks to EMS division captain, assistant chief and fire chief.

Flynn holds a bachelor’s degree in public safety studies and is also a graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program.

“Chief Flynn exemplifies the highest standards of service and commitment to the West Bloomfield community,” Jonathan Warshay, the supervisor of West Bloomfield Township, said in a written statement. “His

innovative approaches to fire safety, combined with his unwavering dedication, have made a significant impact on West Bloomfield. We are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and celebrate this well-deserved honor.”

A statement from the township said the chief has been an integral part of its fire department, spearheading initiatives that enhance community safety and emergency response.

“Chief Flynn’s leadership and vision have set a remarkable example for fire chiefs across the state,” said Johnny Menifee, president of MAFC. “His proactive strategies and tireless efforts in improving fire services have helped save countless lives. It is an honor to recognize him as our 2025 Fire Chief of the Year.”

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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