Local priests reflect on first American pope
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — With the excitement for Pope Leo XIV — the first pope from the U.S. — still reverberating, C & G Newspapers met with two local priests to hear their thoughts on the new pontiff, the impact on their parishes and their hopes for the new papacy.
Sharing their perspective were Monsignor Timothy Hogan, pastor of St. Fabian Catholic Church in Farmington, and Andrew Dawson, priest of Prince of Peace in West Bloomfield.
The College of Cardinals voted to make Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost the pope May 8, after the April 21 death of Pope Francis.
See PRIESTS on page 15A
The outfall of the George W. Kuhn Basin at the Red Run on April 3, 2025, hours after a 1.2-million-gallon overflow of sanitary sewage.
TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller released a statement on June 5 criticizing the office of Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash over its response to a state agency about recent dis-
charges into the Red Run.
On April 29, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy sent a letter to the Oakland County Water Resources Commission about a sanitary sewer overflow that occurred at the Red Run on April 3. The agency’s letter required the commission to provide information about the April 3 over-
Photo provided by Macomb County Public Works Office
LEFT: Andrew Dawson. Photo provided by Prince of Peace Catholic Church. CENTER: Monsignor Timothy Hogan. Photo provided by St. Fabian Catholic Church. RIGHT: Pope Leo XIV. Photo provided by Vatican Media.
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New board member appointed for Farmington Public Schools
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — At the June 17 meeting of the Farmington Public Schools Board of Education, members appointed Ron Recinto to fill an open board seat.
Recinto will fill the remainder of David Turner’s term, which ends December 2026.
Turner was filling the seat vacated by former school board member Mable Fox. He planned to serve through June 30 to give the board time to interview and select someone else.
Recinto has lived in the school district for 19 years. He and his wife have two children attending the schools there.
“I’m honored for the opportunity to serve on the Farmington Public Schools’ board,” Recinto said in a written statement. “I look forward to working with fellow trustees, the superintendent and the community to help forge the future of FPS, where innovation and inclusion continue to be valued.”
Recinto earned a master’s degree in reporting on science and medicine from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree from Wabash College.
According to the district, there were initially 16 candi-
See RECINTO on page 15A
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Discover Glen Arbor
BY GREG TASKER
GLEN ARBOR — If you’re looking for a classic summer vacation in Michigan — the kind where water, woods and whatever are available at your will on any given day — look no further than Glen Arbor on the Leelanau Peninsula.
While this town of about 700 year-round residents swells in the summer, Glen Arbor still manages to invite relaxation. No wonder. Glen Arbor is surrounded by the woods and hills of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and lies on the sandy shores of Lake Michigan — so there’s ample opportunity for beach time, hiking and biking, and kaying and stand up paddle boarding.
And much, much more.
Wander along M-22 through Glen Arbor and you’ll discover boutiques, T-shirt shops, art galleries, outdoor outfitters, and welcoming cafes and restaurants.
THE FOLLOWING IS PART OF C & G NEWSPAPERS’ FEATURE SERIES ABOUT NORTHERN MICHIGAN DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE
Like any resort town, businesses come and go. And then there are those like Art’s Tavern that become part of the landscape and evoke memories for generations of families who summer in Glen Arbor.
Art’s Tavern has been around for some 90 years and is throwback to another era, welcoming tourists and locals alike, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner almost every day of the year. Staples like burgers and tater tots and a rotating selection of Michigan craft beer and other ales See GLEN ARBOR on page 18A
LEFT: Glen Arbor Wines, located on Lake Street, is a popular place to sample wine varities. BELOW: Up North brand — M22 — has a big presence in Glen Arbor.
Photos by Greg Tasker
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Costick Activities Center serves as cooling center
FARMINGTON HILLS — In anticipation of the extreme temperatures forecast this summer, the city of Farmington Hills will open the Costick Activities Center as a cooling center for community members looking for relief.
The Costick Activities Center is located at 28600 W. 11 Mile Road, between Middlebelt and Inkster roads. For dates and times for the cooling center, call (248) 473-1800 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you’re experiencing an emergency, call 911.
Summer heat can contribute to adverse air quality conditions and can also impact the health conditions of older adults, children and those with respiratory concerns. Community members are encouraged to check on family, friends, neighbors and pets to ensure everyone stays healthy and safe.
SEMCOG gives tips to lower emissions
METRO DETROIT — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) encourages community members to lower emissions to help minimize ozone formation.
One suggestion is to delay mowing the lawn until evening or another day, since exhaust from lawn mowers and other gas-powered yard equipment contributes to ozone formation.
Driving less by telecommuting, biking or walking is another suggestion. These options help minimize traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as save money.
SEMCOG said it’s best to avoid refueling vehicles during daylight hours. Fumes released at the gas pump contribute to ozone formation.
SEMCOG also suggests delaying or combining errands to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
Reducing electricity use is another suggestion. Consider adjusting thermostats a few degrees warmer and turning off lights, computers and other electrical devices when not in use.
PROMOTIONS AT FARMINGTON PUBLIC SAFETY
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Public Safety Department celebrated two promotions at the June 16 City Council meeting. Sgt. Jimmy Wren was promoted to commander, and Officer Ryan Baessler was promoted to sergeant. “Tonight, we celebrate the accomplishments of Jimmy Wren and Ryan Baessler as they have chosen to embark on a path of supervision and executive leadership,” said Public Safety Director Bob Houhanisin. “They have made a commitment to greatness both in self and sacrifice, and they have earned the opportunity to be called commander and sergeant.” Wren joined FPS in 2011 and Baessler in 2018. According to Houhanisin, both embrace the “Farmington Way.”
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JUNE 27
Night hike: Guided experience for adults only, 9:30-10:30 p.m., Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, (248) 231-8471, facebook.com/ fhspecialservices
JUNE 28
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
JUNE 29
Summer International Movies: Watch “Perfect Days” (2024) in Japanese with English subtitles, for ages 18 and older, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
JULY 3
Summer Family Movies: Watch “The Wild Robot” (2024), bring blanket or chair, snacks provided, 2-4 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, (248) 553-0321, farmlib.org
JULY 15
Food Truck Tuesdays: Purchase from Drunken Rooster, also make free ’90s-themed craft, 5-7 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, continues Aug. 19, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
JULY 26
Kids fishing day: For ages 4-16, Farmington Area Optimists Club provides rod and reel, stocked tackle box, live bait, demonstrations and hour-long sessions available 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Founders Sports Park, 35500 W. Eight Mile Road in Farmington Hills, register at tinyurl.com/fhnckidsfishingday725
JULY 26-27
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: Nearly 130 juried artists expected, also Youth Art Competition, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, 6925 Daly Road in West Bloomfield, hotworks.org
JULY 28
Hear Farmington Concert Band: 7-8 p.m., Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, fcbmusic.org
Golf fundraiser: Benefit for Hospitality House Food Pantry, 18-hole scramble includes cart, breakfast, lunch and dinner, drink ticket, “Beat the Celeb” competition with former Detroit Tigers catcher Lance Parrish, prizes, live auction, raffle and 50-50, 9:30 a.m., Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Road in Commerce Township, hhfp.org
LIVING WILLS TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MEDICAL CARE
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.
Elizabeth Vincent has been a practicing attorney for 13 years and has specialized in estate planning her entire legal career. Her current practice focuses exclusively on the subject.
She explained that a living will is different from a last will and testament in that a living will states the signer’s desires regarding life-sustaining medical treatments.
A last will and testament, meanwhile, provides guidance to the signer’s family regarding the distribution of the signer’s estate through the probate court.
She noted that living wills are utilized in medical cases where the signer cannot communicate their wishes regarding treatment.
“It’s something that many think their
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family members can just figure out in the moment, but I feel it’s unfair to place that burden on loved ones when we’re talking about something as personalized as medical care,” Vincent said.
Living wills are often drafted in conjunction with a designated medical power of attorney — the decision-maker who can act on the signer’s behalf. Both are included in an estate plan, providing guidance to family members making decisions.
The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.
“A living will, however, is not a legally enforceable document, unlike a medical power of attorney,” Vincent cautioned, noting it can only advise loved ones on how to proceed.
Still, that guidance can make a world of difference. The document lists specific directives with the signer’s preferences — for example, whether they would accept using a ventilator and for how long. Other preferences could be about types of pain relief,
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the use of feeding tubes, or even when or whether to terminate life support.
As for organ donation, that is decided by the person with medical power of attorney, Vincent said, and not included in a living will.
“In my practice, when medical powers of attorney are discussed and life-sustaining procedures are addressed, we go through a prepared estate planning homework to dis-
cuss the client’s wishes,” Vincent said. “We charge a flat fee for estate planning, which varies based on the client’s goals and overall needs. A case-by-case assessment is done in an initial consultation with each client.”
She said the medical power of attorney is an equally important decision.
“The biggest consideration I advise my clients to make is to appoint the correct person to make these decisions for them, and to ensure that the person whom they appoint is someone who will follow through on their wishes, regardless of their personal feelings,” Vincent said.
“Withholding life-sustaining care is a difficult call to make, whether you have someone’s wishes or not, and appointing an individual who cannot come to terms with a family member’s decisions can result in unnecessary delays,” she said.
It’s an uncomfortable scenario to imagine, but she said there’s comfort in having a guide for others to follow, should things take a turn for the worse.
“One of the best gifts a person can give their family is to have a comprehensive estate plan prepared with an experienced estate planning attorney,” Vincent said.
Troy-based attorney Ren Nushaj agreed, saying that a living will and designated medical power of attorney brings “immense peace of mind” to the signer and their family.
“It removes uncertainty during moments of great difficulty and ensures that medical decisions reflect the patient’s own values and wishes,” Nushaj said in an email. “For loved ones, it eliminates the burden of making agonizing choices in the dark and allows them to focus on supporting the person they care about with clarity and confidence.”
flow, an evaluation of operating procedures at the George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin that could affect overflows and provide a corrective action plan to prevent further overflows. The third request included four specific requests about what the plan needed to include: hydraulic modeling of the sewers, evaluation of the capacity limitations and restrictions of the overflow chamber and shortterm and long-term corrective action implementation plans to eliminate overflows.
The office’s response was made on May 29 via a letter signed by Chief Engineer Evagelos Bantios. Bantios’s responses about the modeling of the sewers and the evaluation of the overflow chamber’s capacity limitations were as follows:
“Concerning Item No. 3a and 3b, we have not seen areas of high infiltration and inflow in the system from the local communities,” Bantios said via email. “Nor have we
seen capacity limitations or restrictions or other impacts that may cause the hydraulic grade line to overtop the overflow chamber in the Dequindre Interceptor with the (George W. Kuhn Drainage District) system.”
Regarding the short-term improvements, Bantios said the commission would “store as much flow as possible” in the system ahead of heavy weather events and “continue to discharge through the (George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin)” under the impression that this will allow for more storage in the Dequindre Interceptor for backwater and reverse flow. Regarding long-term plans, Bantios said the Oakland County Water Resources Commission would work with the Great Lakes Water Authority “to determine how the GLWA system interacts with the (George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin) system to see what improvements can be made to either or both the GLWA and (George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin) systems” and that it would implement any improvements later.
“The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s response shows a total lack of concern about what Oakland County discharges into the Red Run Drain and the damages these discharges do to our environment,” Miller said via press release. “After years of sanitary sewage overflows, and only after constant demands by Macomb County that state regulators do something, their response is that they’ll continue to discharge but they’ll look into it. That is NOT a corrective plan.”
Miller’s recommendation would be to build a larger retention basin or upgrade old infrastructure. She called on EGLE to require a definitive plan for improving the infrastructure as a requirement for renewing Oakland County’s discharge permit.
“If EGLE allowed them to actually do
what Oakland County is suggesting, the end result would be more discharges by Oakland County into Macomb County and more flooding because the Red Run doesn’t have the capacity to handle even more during large rain events,” Miller said. “At a time when EGLE is involved in studying flooding in southeast Michigan, I can’t imagine that EGLE would approve of their response.”
Miller’s statement included an overture to Nash, calling on him to join her to lobby state and federal legislators to provide more funding and resources for infrastructure improvements.
Sanitary sewer overflows from Oakland County have been blamed for solid waste entering the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
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ALASKAN ADVENTURE
Three friends drove an AMC Gremlin to the Last Frontier in 1973
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ABOVE: In 1973, Grosse Pointe City resident Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren with his parents when he and two friends, Allen Thomas and Dave King, traveled to Alaska in his 1972 AMC Gremlin.
RIGHT: Retired Grosse Pointe Public School System teacher Rufus McGaugh chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad.”
Photo by Maria Allard
METRO DETROIT — The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.
The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was soon off on another adventure with two friends he knew from St. Leonard’s Catholic Grade School in Warren. The trio piled into a Pontiac Firebird on a quest to visit Alaska. But they only made it to Montana before they headed back home.
A year later, in 1973, McGaugh made the Alaskan excursion again, this time in his two-door 1972 AMC Gremlin with one of his St. Leonard’s buddies, Allen Thomas, and a friend from Wayne State University, Dave King. They ventured through several states, including South Dakota and North Dakota, before hitting the Alaska Highway in northwestern Canada.
“Back then zero of it was paved and it was considered to be the worst road in North America. It was a military road to begin with back in World War II,” McGaugh said. “You cut through the Northwest Territories and (the) Yukon (Terri-
tory) and get into Alaska. To cut across Canada, that was the only way to go. When you’re young, it’s an adventure.”
The brown Gremlin had a stick shift and four bald tires. As a precaution, McGaugh bought two extra spare tires for the trip.
“But they were bald tires also because that’s all I could afford,” the Grosse Pointe City resident laughed.
It took the guys at least two weeks to get to Alaska finding their way with maps. Along the way, they took in the views of any national forests they came across. Back then, it was recommended to drive 25 mph on the Alaska Highway due to the unpaved gravel and what McGaugh described as “pothole after pothole.”
“I understand since it has been paved,” the 1967 East Detroit High School graduate said. “We had to do our own navigating. We ended up with four, five, six flat (tires). Every time it happened, the station attendants said, ‘We can’t plug this. We’ll do our best.’ By golly, they got us through.”
The adventure-seekers traveled lightly with a small tent and Coleman stove. They took minimum clothing and “raided our moms’ pantries with everything we
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Gremlin
could — cereal, peanut butter, anything that was canned.” Each night, they pulled off the side of the road to set up camp and relax with a meal.
“We’d set up the tent, get the Coleman stove out, see what was left of our dwindling supply,” McGaugh said. “We ate some strange meals — things you normally eat for dinner for breakfast and vice versa.”
They generally drove 16 hours a day. When en route, they rarely saw other drivers on the road.
“You’re so spread out, there were very few vehicles and most of those were big semis carrying fuel from the lower 48 (state) to Alaska, or supplies,” McGaugh said.
The town of Fairbanks was the first hint of civilization once they reached Alaska. They also visited Anchorage and couldn’t take their eyes off Mount McKinley peaking from the distance. There was time for two days of canoeing in a moose refuge and the chance to see elk, bald eagles and more out in the wild. Alaska reminded McGaugh of “Michigan on steroids.”
“A big overgrown Michigan with mountains,” McGaugh said. “There were a lot of similarities between it and my own state. It was summer and warm. Beautiful. Lots of forests like Michigan. I liked it very much. I certainly liked what they had to offer in the outdoors.”
McGaugh’s buddy, Thomas, however, didn’t stay in the Last Frontier state very long. As soon as he could make travel arrangements, he flew back home.
Alaska was the 49th state McGaugh
visited. The last state to see was Kansas, so after leaving Alaska, he made sure to drive to Kansas with King. When they came upon the “Welcome to Kansas” sign, McGaugh signified the moment by writing “No. 50” in mustard on a piece of cardboard and King got a snapshot.
With a cracked windshield and blown engine, the Gremlin barely made it home to Warren.
“That car was just beat to hell,” McGaugh said. “I was living with my parents at the time and it died in my parents’ driveway.”
Despite the shape of the car, “It’s got a lot of fond memories,” McGaugh said.
A few months later, a cousin helped the traveler install a new motor. Traveling to all 50 U.S. states was just the tip of the iceberg for McGaugh. The world traveler said he has visited all the countries and territories in the world.
McGaugh shared his travel experiences when he taught social studies at Brownell Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The now-retired educator also taught at the district’s Pierce Middle School. He still travels sometimes alone and sometimes with his wife, Monica, and sons, Eric and Jason.
The accomplished author also chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad,” which are available on amazon.com. He has written other books as well.
“My whole life of travel has been out there to see what there is to see,” McGaugh said. “The big, the important, the beautiful, the spectacular.”
Priests
Prevost was born on the south side of Chicago and grew up in a suburb of the Windy City.
“It is just wonderful for us to have an American pope for the first time,” Dawson said. “It allows us to view the church in a closer way, because oftentimes we can think of the Vatican and the pope — the Holy Father — being something distant from us and distant from our own experience.”
According to Dawson, the pope has visited some of the local parishes throughout his tenure as a priest, and this has given him insight on the people in the community.
“He understands Michigan people and Chicago people — the way that we think, the way that we talk,” Dawson said. “He understands us and our lives.”
Having a leader with this knowledge and empathy in the Vatican is important, he said.
“It’s a beautiful thing,” Dawson added.
The pope has served in Peru and Italy, traveling extensively around the world.
“His experience is quite global,” Hogan said. “He has a global perspective of much of the church.”
Hogan said he was still surprised the College of Cardinals elected him, but said, “I think we are very pleased (with the choice) in the archdioceses.”
Neither Dawson nor Hogan knew of Leo XIV before he became pope. Dawson explained one of the reasons for this.
The pope was a priest within the Augustinian Order, with its own focus areas that include education, ministering to the poor and others. This is what sent the new pope to Peru when he was still a priest, working with impoverished communities there.
Dawson is a diocesan priest, which means he is ordained as a priest in a particular diocese, and although he may change
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dates that applied to fill the vacancy. However, two were found ineligible, one withdrew their application, and two were unable to attend the interviews. As a result, 11 candidates completed the interviewing process.
“The board was thrilled to receive so many qualified applicants, each bringing a unique perspective and set of strengths that reflected a strong commitment to public education,” said Teri Weems, the board president, in a written statement.
churches, he stays within that diocese.
It has been reported that the number of Catholics and those attending Mass are decreasing steadily in the United States. Hogan hopes to see that trend reverse.
“Within my own parish, I certainly see a fervor for the church right now,” Dawson said. “We are growing.”
The Catholic Church has gotten global attention in the past few months. Dawson said that both Catholics and non-Catholics were focused on the papal deliberations in Rome.
The papacy holds great responsibility, he added, noting the uniqueness of the role.
“There is no one you can turn to and ask, ‘How did you do this? How did you do that?’” Dawson said.
The pope’s chosen name — Leo XIV — shows affinity for the papacy of Leo XIII, Dawson said. Leo XIII was known for his historic encyclical, “Rerum Novarum,” where he addressed the rights and duties of capital and labor during the Industrial Revolution.
Although there may be influences from previous popes, both Hogan and Dawson noted that Leo’s papacy will be his own. Both priests shared their hopes for the new pope.
“My prayer is that he would be incredibly open to the Grace of the Holy Spirit in his life and in his ministry,” Hogan said. “That he will continue to convey that as he has from the start, so that others in this world — both Catholics, non-Catholics and people of goodwill — will be drawn together in the human family with incredible respect and dignity.”
Dawson agreed.
“My prayer is that people will be open to listening,” Dawson said. “The Holy Father needs our prayers, and he needs our support. We build the church together with God.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
“After careful consideration, the board appointed Ron Recinto to fill the vacancy because of his background in communications, leadership, and community engagement,” Weems said. “He will be an asset to the district, and we look forward to his contributions in the months ahead.”
The board’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
HEALTH FAIR HIGHLIGHTS ARRAY OF RESOURCES
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 16th Annual Health & Wellness Fair, with more than 40 vendors on display.
The event was held June 11 at West Bloomfield Township Hall. Around 300 people attended the fair, according to Suzanne Levine, the chamber’s executive director.
Among the vendors present were businesses specializing in assisted living, senior care, hospice care, body care, orthopedic surgery and independent insurance. There were also banks and credit unions represented.
The fair was designed to equip commu-
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nity members with everything they need to know to make wise choices about their wellbeing, Levine said.
From her perspective, wellness is a holistic endeavor.
“Wellness can extend to finances, and it can extend to your aesthetics,” Levine said. “Anything that improves your quality of life can qualify under health and wellness.”
She said she was pleased with how the fair turned out.
“I believe the impact of this year’s health and wellness event was really great because it opened up a lot of avenues … for people that had no idea that they existed, “ Levine said.
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West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder, left, and Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Levine attend the 16th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at Township Hall.
CRIME WATCH
Motorcyclist flees police
FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Safety officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle around 10:45 p.m. May 29 on Orchard Lake Road near Shiawassee.
Reportedly, the motorcycle fled the stop. Officers gave chase. The motorcycle lost control and crashed.
The suspect, a 22-year-old male, was apprehended by officers and released to the hospital, pending a warrant presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s office.
Driver operating while intoxicated
FARMINGTON — Around 1:30 a.m. June 1, Farmington Public Safety officers on patrol conducted a welfare check on a vehicle stopped in the right-turn lane of Grand River Avenue east of Halsted Road.
Once in contact with the driver, the officers reportedly discovered an open and half-full bottle of liquor in the rear seat of the vehicle.
The investigation led to the arrest of the 55-year-old female driver for having an open container and operating while intoxicated.
She was held in custody until sober then released.
The case has been forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s office.
Malicious destruction of property
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety officers were dispatched to the 23600 block of Farmington Road for a malicious destruction of property report at 11:30 a.m. May 20.
Officers met with the victim, a 39-yearold female, who reported parking her vehicle in a lot earlier. When she returned, there was reportedly a long key mark along the passenger side of her vehicle. The victim does not know who caused the damage.
The area was canvassed for security cameras that captured the incident but none were found. At press time, there were no leads on the suspect.
Credit card fraud reported
FARMINGTON — A 35-year-oldman reported to the Farmington Public Safety front desk at 7:30 a.m. May 20 that his credit card had been fraudulently used in four transactions.
According to the victim, the retailer where the card was used is investigating the incidents.
At press time, there are no leads or possible suspects. The case was forwarded to the detective bureau for investigation.
If you have information about these crimes or others, contact Farmington Public Safety at (248) 474-4700.
— Gena Johnson
Glen Arbor
from page 3A
keep customers coming back.
The dining room is pretty much as it has always been: college sports pennants blanket the ceiling, old photos line the walls, and a streamlined jukebox awaits to play your favorite tunes. It’s an anomaly — cash or check only — in an era of Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Glen Arbor is the home of Cherry Republic, the purveyor of all things cherry in Northern Michigan and beyond. It’s well worth a visit to its small, tidy campus, where you can shop for chocolate-covered cherries, jams and salsa or sit outside and sip a cherryinfused beer or eat a slice of heavenly cherry pie.
Another iconic Up North brand — M22 — has a presence in Glen Arbor as well. You’ll find T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, bags and other branded items at this location on its namesake road. Unlike the company’s other stores in Traverse City and Suttons Bay, the Glen Arbor location boasts a wine tasting bar. You can sit outside on the patio for a glass of locally made red or white wine or step inside the store for a flight.
Speaking of wine, be sure to check out Glen Arbor Wines on Lake Street, just a block from Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Bay. The tree-shaded patio is an inviting spot to chill and sample wines made especially for the business by a private winemaker. A bocce court and lawn games make it all too easy to linger.
Lissa Edwards Martin, who opened the wine store and art gallery several years ago after a decades-long career in journalism, has a long family history in Glen Arbor. Her parents purchased the property decades ago and her grandparents once ran a restaurant around the corner on M-22. She spent her childhood summers here — swimming in the bay, floating in a tube on the Crystal River and hiking the dunes.
“I remember Glen Arbor as a dusty town back in the 1960s,” says Martin, who walks the block to the beach nearly every day to marvel at the water’s ever-changing colors. “It’s mostly a tourist town now but I’m happy to share Glen Arbor with people who appreciate it. It’s truly a magical place.”
At the town’s northern end, The Mill, a landmark along the meandering Crystal River, is creating its own magic. Shuttered as a grist mill some 80 years ago, the recently renovated 19th century structure now serves as a cafe, restaurant and gathering spot. The eateries offer seasonal and regionally sourced fare and freshly baked pastries. Guest rooms are available in the adjacent Queen-Anne style miller’s house.
Step inside for coffee or to look around and you’re likely to run into Corey Smith, the general manager, who encounters the curious nearly every day. “So many people have either been traveling to the area for generations or haven’t been for decades. These people are surely curious to see The Mill after our restoration,” he says.
Most people are delighted. Don’t be surprised if the great room, with its exposed post and beams and variety of comfortable sofas, chairs and tables, entices you to stay awhile, play board games and cards or chat with locals and visitors.
“The work completed here is a feat of its own caliber. Not only has our team been thoughtful of the historical preservation, but also we have created a space that the local community is able to interact with on a daily basis,” Smith says.
Although Glen Arbor is spread along M-22 and side streets, it’s easy to walk around. If you prefer two wheels, pop into The Cyclery, Glen Arbor’s only full-service bike shop, for a rental. You can venture farther afield, cruise scenic roads or make your way to the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, one of the region’s premier bike trails. The paved, multi-use trail passes through the national park, stretching 22 miles from Empire to Bohemia Road to the north, running paral-
lel to the lakeshore.
The Crystal River snakes through Glen Arbor on its way from Glen Lake to Lake Michigan. Need to cool off? Rent a kayak or stand up paddle board at Crystal River Outfitters and slip in the river for a leisurely two- to three-hour paddle. The river is slowmoving and shallow, which makes it accessible to the whole family.
Or save exercise for another day and check out the River Club Glen Arbor, which opened just a year ago. The well-manicured three-acre park offers mini golf and plenty
of outdoor seating for food and drinks and live music. River Club serves a variety of Michigan craft beer, cider and wine, as well as margaritas and cocktails.
On a recent afternoon, I met some friends there for drinks. We lounged in chairs along a bend in the river, watching kayakers and stand up paddlers mosey by. With Bob Seger songs playing in the background and Michigan wine and beer in hand, it felt like a classic summer day in Michigan.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
CITY OF FARMINGTON
JULY BOARD OF REVIEW
The City of Farmington Board of Review will meet in the City’s council chambers, 23600 Liberty St, Farmington, Michigan, on the following date to correct clerical errors and review hardship appeals.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 am until work is complete.
Any Taxpayer wishing to fle a hardship appeal, that hasn’t already appealed hardship to the March Board, may pick up an application at the City Hall (Treasurer or Assessing Departments) or by calling Oakland County Equalization Division, at (248) 858-0777. Appointments for hardship appeals will be scheduled prior to the Board of Review.
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Published: Farmington Press 06/25/2025
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and 1%
will be added to all unpaid amounts. An additional 1% of interest will be added on the 1st of each month from October 1st to February 1st. As of March 1, 2026, all 2025 taxes must be paid to the Oakland County Treasurer.
City Hall offces will be open for payment of taxes 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday except for the following: Friday - July 4, 2025 Monday - September 1, 2025
For your convenience, a depository is located in the City Hall lobby and outside of City Hall by the east and west entrances.
Applications for deferment of 2025 taxes are available at the City of Farmington Treasurer’s offce and online at www.farmgov.com. You are eligible for the deferment of 2025 taxes if:
• your income for 2024 did not exceed $40,000, AND
• you are totally or permanently disabled, blind, a paraplegic, quadriplegic, or hemiplegic, OR
• you are an eligible serviceperson, an eligible veteran, or an eligible widow or widower; OR
• you are 62 years of age or older, including the non-remarried surviving spouse of a person who was 62 years of age or older at the time of death.
To qualify for deferment your application must be fled with the City of Farmington Treasurer’s offce not later than September 15, 2025. Deferred Summer Taxes may be paid without penalty until February 28, 2026. By law, if the last day for payment falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the last day will be extended to include the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
JAIME POHLMAN TREASURER
Published: Farmington Press 06/25/2025
pendent insurance agent, meeting her clients’ needs and budget.
“I’m doing this to help people, to educate them and bring down their anxiety,” she said.
According to Jackson, Medicare causes a lot of anxiety for seniors with its frequent mailers and commercials.
“They (seniors) are really rushed to make the best choice,” Jackson said. “And sometimes, they don’t have any resources to sit down with (and learn).”
At the Health & Wellness Fair, there were also free blood pressure screenings, free vitamin B-6 and B-12 shots, and more.
“We also had a library there because we know that reading is so important, and they offer a lot of different programs,” Levine said.
West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation was also present, offering a guide to summer programs for all ages.
“It was really great, because we have quite a variety of different businesses that offer different options for people to discover,” Levine said.
Debbie Binder, the West Bloomfield clerk and a township board trustee, was in attendance.
“I believe it actually accomplishes two things,” Binder said. “It gives some of our local businesses an opportunity to make themselves known in their services to the community. And it gives our community an opportunity to learn what businesses and services are available that they might not know about.”
The fair has evolved over its 16-year history. According to Levine, it started as an event for township employees. The township then approached Levine wanting to offer more services to the community. Once the chamber took over, new businesses began attending, and the event continued to grow.
Levine describes herself as a “business matchmaker,” bringing together companies for mutually beneficial results.
“She (Levine) knows somebody in every sector,” Jackson said. “Consider (joining) a chamber, whether it’s West Bloomfield or whatever city you’re in, because the networking resources (are) really invaluable. Especially if you’re in the healthcare space or the finance space, because it’s about trust.”
More information on the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is available at westbloomfieldchamber.com.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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