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Volunteers with Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment are greeted by librarians at the Hazel Park District Library. The library received one of HPNE’s final donations.

HAZEL PARK NEIGHBORHOOD ENRICHMENT MAKES FINAL DONATIONS BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment recently disbanded, but still has funds to spend. Now, those remaining monies are going to be split between three recipients. The Hazel Park District Library, Hazel Park Animal Control and Hazel Park Public Schools will each receive $1,100 from HPNE. The donation to the library will fund adult programs and materials, while the donation to the shelter will cover medical costs and supplies, and the donation to the school district will be used for community swim hours at Hazel Park High School. Darlene Shaughnessy, HPNE’s vice president, said the club disbanded because its members had

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Brent LeMerise was sworn in as the chief of police in Madison Heights on June 29.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Police Department has a new leader. Brent LeMerise, formerly the deputy police chief, was sworn in as the police chief on June 29, taking over for Corey Haines, the previous chief who retired after 31 years with the department. “I am incredibly excited,” LeMerise said. “Incredibly excited for the opportunity to lead this Police Department, and to strike a balance between some of the great things we’ve done, and some of the things we’d like to see changed. We’re looking for a collaborative effort here.” LeMerise started as a public safety officer for Grosse Pointe Woods in 2002, cross-trained in both police and fire. After one year there, he joined the Madison Heights Police Department in 2003. Since then, he has held positions such as road patrol officer, detective, road patrol sergeant, detective sergeant, road patrol lieutenant and deputy chief. He also worked as a hostage negotiator, field training supervisor and commander, and accreditation manager. LeMerise said that he knew he was interested in police work as early as age 19. He began taking criminal justice courses at Macomb Community College, and put himself through the police academy after receiving his associate’s degree. He also took jobs related to law enforcement, including work in loss prevention at Hudson’s — now Macy’s — and later as uniformed security. For his new role as the police chief, he has been preparing by attending chief ’s conferences multiple times a year. He also attended a school for new chiefs and has registered for a staff and command school, beginning early next year. He is currently enrolled at Ferris State University and has been taking online courses as well. He said that helping get the Police Department accredited in recent years has been one of his signature accomplishments. He was assigned as the department’s first-ever accreditation manager for that undertaking, which began in 2020. The process took nearly

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two years, during which LeMerise was tasked with writing policy and gathering proofs to show compliance with best policing practices for the state of Michigan. “It was a lot of work to get our department accredited, and it’s going to be a lot of work to maintain it,” LeMerise said. “We will do it again every three years. It’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it to show the world — the public — that we have these standards, and we’re proud to maintain them.” The new chief also reflected fondly on his eight years with the detective bureau, saying it afforded him the opportunity to help people “who have been victimized by the most heinous crimes” — an experience he found very rewarding. Outside of work, LeMerise said he enjoys spending time with family and keeping healthy with hiking, jogging, golfing and other sports. He often travels with his wife, with plans this year to visit Boston where they will walk the Freedom Trail and catch a ball game at Fenway Park. As chief, he said he will be focused on proactively recruiting a qualified and diverse workforce, meeting with them often to work on common goals, with an emphasis on con-

temporary training and up-to-date practices, such as de-escalation and crisis intervention tactics. He is also keeping a close eye on the continued construction project on Interstate 75 and the effects it has pushing vehicle traffic onto surface streets and into neighborhoods. He said his team aims to create a safer environment by reducing violations and accidents. He also wants the department to stay engaged with the community through outreach efforts, continuing traditions like the Bike Rodeo and maintaining a presence at the Pre-Fourth of July Festival in the Park, Trunk or Treat, and other events. Haines, his predecessor, said in an email that he has full faith in LeMerise. “Brent is a hard worker, and has the city’s best interest in mind,” Haines said. Sean Fleming, a member of the City Council and its representative on the Crime Commission, said he is familiar with LeMerise from the times he filled in for Haines during commission meetings. “As the deputy chief, Brent was very knowledgeable about what is going on with the police, and he’s been doing a lot of recruiting for them,” Fleming said. “I believe that he will do a great job as the new police chief. There are some people who were concerned that he doesn’t live in the city, but I

don’t see that as a detriment in any way. I think he will do just fine.” Mayor Roslyn Grafstein said via email that she was honored to congratulate LeMerise when he was sworn into his new role. “Over a year ago, he was promoted to deputy police chief, in part due to the integral role he played in the Police Department’s accreditation process,” Grafstein said. “Chief LeMerise will bring his experience and ideas to the table as we continue to move the department forward. I appreciate his dedication to the city and to our safety, and fully support him as he leads us into the future.”

David Soltis, another council member, thanked Haines, the previous chief, for his service. “He and I worked together, side by side, on numerous projects. I’m really going to miss him,” Soltis said. “However, I wish him well in his new endeavors, and I’m looking forward to having the same kind of communication and relationship with the incoming police chief. I have all the confidence in the world in Brent to keep our community safe.” Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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PAVILION AT MONROE PARK NAMED AFTER THE LATE ROBERT GETTINGS BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — The rain clouds dispersed and the sun shined on Monroe Park June 26 as residents crowded under the pavilion there. Together, they raised cups of orange juice in a toast to the pavilion’s new namesake, Robert Gettings. The late Madison Heights City Councilman was known for his love of parks and recreation, having worked for the city’s Recreation Department from 1969 to 2001, including two decades as the recreation coordinator. He also coached sports in both the Madison and Lamphere school districts — including volleyball, basketball and track — and Little League baseball as well. A lifelong resident of Madison Heights, Gettings first joined the City Council in 2009, serving on and off until his passing in November 2021 at age 69. He had just been reelected earlier that month, and died from complications due to diabetes. Now, a year and a half later, the city has christened the pavilion at Monroe Park in his honor. The park can be found at the corner of Dartmouth Street and West Dallas Avenue, and features a playscape next to the pavilion — perfect for birthday parties and other occasions. “We’re dedicating this pavilion in his name because he is remembered most for his commitment to recreation in the community,” said Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights. She also noted that Gettings was never far from his cooler full of orange juice, hence the choice of beverage toasting him. Perched at the end of a picnic table near a sidewalk lined with chalk art were Gettings’ cousins, Barbara Kastle and James Mikel, as well as his best friend, Brian Young. They reminisced about Gettings’ gentle nature and playful sense of humor. “Bob was just such a giving and caring person,”

said Mikel. “He always had some way to make you laugh. Any topic you talked about, he always had that little snicker of a laugh.” Kastle nodded. “It was hard to get him talking sometimes, but when you spoke about something that was true to his heart, he was so fun and comical,” she said. “He’d always have that giggle,” said Mikel. “It was almost like a canned laughter, but it was his — Bobby G’s. And it was sincere.” Kastle emphasized Gettings’ kindness. “I don’t think I ever heard Bob, in my whole life, ever say anything bad about anybody, ever,” Kastle said. “Now, maybe he would get mad at you, for a minute, and he wouldn’t want to talk to you for awhile. But he still wouldn’t say anything bad about you. And that’s Bob, in a nutshell. How many people can you say that about?” Young agreed. “Bob was a giving person. Putting others down to get ahead, that just wasn’t his game plan,” Young said. “He would always try to mend things between two different sides.” “Yeah, Bob would always try to talk about the good points of a person,” Mikel said. See GETTINGS on page 4A

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ABOVE RIGHT: Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein unveils a plaque dedicating the pavilion at Monroe Park in honor of the late Madison Heights City Councilman Robert Gettings June 26. Gettings’ cousin, Barbara Kastle, right, was also in attendance. ABOVE LEFT: Colorful chalk art adorns the sidewalk next to the pavilion.

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“Even if people were running against him (for City Council), he would still line up their campaign signs on his front yard,” Kastle said. The three agreed that Gettings was someone who wanted everyone to win. They also said he was deeply humbled by the privilege of public service and very diligent in his duties, striving to attend each meeting and understand every issue. “You could say he was like a box of Band-Aids, always trying to fix any conflicts or problems, trying to solve things,” Mikel said. They also remembered how Gettings was quick to praise others, but also reluctant to accept compliments about himself. “If you said something nice about him, he would get very shy about it,” Kastle said. “He’d say, ‘No, knock it off, Barb. Knock it off.’ He was very sincere, too; it wasn’t phony baloney. If you tried to compliment him, he’d just divert your attention.” Throughout his council career, Gettings remained a steadfast champion for improving parks with more amenities and

programming. Today, Madison Heights continues to invest in recreation, including a new playscape installed at Civic Center Park last month. Other additions in recent years include a playscape for toddlers there, as well as rain gardens and two new pavilion roofs. Elsewhere in town, a disc golf course was added to Rosie’s Park, along with new playscapes both there and at Edison Park, which feature modern safety and accessibility standards. Edison Park also received a new drinking fountain, with plans to add another at Wildwood Park. Over at Huffman Park, the Fitness Court opened, featuring a variety of outdoor exercise equipment. Even more changes are on the way as part of the city’s five-year capital improvement plan, including renovations for the basketball court at Civic Center Park, the backstop and ballfield at Rosie’s Park, the parking lots at Edison Park and Rosie’s Park, the pavilion at Rosie’s Park, and the irrigation system at Huffman Park. Gettings’ friends and family said he would be pleased with the city’s progress. “He really believed recreation is important for us all, both the kids and adults,” Kastle said. “And he was just such a kind man.”

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LEFT: Food trucks begin to draw a crowd at the Madison Heights Pre-Fourth of July Festival in the Park, which took place at Civic Center Park June 25.

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LEFT: A family places their Kona Ice order. RIGHT: Miss Kristen shows a guest her face painting handiwork. BOTTOM LEFT: This year’s concert was headlined by The Ones and Twos. BOTTOM RIGHT: A young lady takes her turn on one of the inflatable slides.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A juried art exhibit featuring art made by people with disabilities is on display in the Historical Room at the Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, from now through July 31. The exhibit celebrates July as Disability Pride Month, as well as the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The exhibit is presented by the Madison Heights Arts Board and the Madison Heights Human Relations & Equity Commission, in partnership with the Disability Network of Eastern Michigan and the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council. For more information, call (248) 588-7763 or visit madison-heights.org/library.

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HAZEL PARK — On Tuesday, July 25, at 1 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., “The Amazing Flec” will juggle and perform gravity-defying feats in a comedy show at the Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road. Patrons will watch as crystal balls whirl around Flec’s body and along his hands and limbs. He will also explain the secrets behind the tricks and teach attendees how to perform them. The program is part of the library’s ongoing summer reading program. For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.

MADISON HEIGHTS — An evening yoga program will be held outside at Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 12 and Aug. 16. Participants will meditate, reconnect with nature, practice breath work and improve overall well-being against the backdrop of the park and setting sun during the Wednesday sessions. All levels are welcome and participants are encouraged to bring their own mat. Suitable for ages 10 and older, the cost is $15 for residents and $16 for nonresidents, with enrollment information available online at https://bit.ly/SunsetYoga2023.

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METRO DETROIT — Years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the country, and the work-from-home culture that emerged has inevitably affected commercial real estate and occupancy rates in some sectors of the community. “I think we are probably turning the corner now in office, and now it’s just everybody reconfiguring their spaces and maybe moving around, but I think the percentage of occupancy has probably bottomed at this point,” said Todd Szymczak, the senior vice president of investment sales for Farbman Group. While occupancy rates have been low for the last few years in office buildings in particular, Szymczak said things might be looking up as far as the number of tenants in buildings, since employers are pressing harder to get people back working in offices. “I think, in all likelihood, there will be more people in the office a year from now than there are today and more days than there are today,” Szymczak said.

The low occupancy rates in offices have also affected the cost of these spaces. “We get calls from buyers on a regular basis now looking to buy their own office buildings, and I think it’s because the pricing has come down to a point where users recognize this could be a good opportunity to purchase their own space,” Szymczak said. Szymczak said this trend applies mainly to spaces less than 150,000 square feet. He said they have recently sold some buildings around 100,000 square feet where the purchasers are not using the whole thing, but see it as an investment opportunity. “People are looking at saying, ‘Hey, if I’m using 25% of it, why don’t I kind of turn this into a little side investment instead of paying rent to somebody else?’” Szymczak recently spoke at the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Forecast Breakfast. During the presentation in March, Szymczak shared that offices in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Royal Oak currently have the highest demand. Nationwide, suburban/urban

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other obligations. Many of its members will continue to volunteer in the community on an individual basis. Before leaving the club, however, the members needed to decide how the leftover funds would be distributed. “Years before us, there was another group that was similar, and when they stopped, they left money in the bank that was eventually turned over to the state,” Shaughnessy said. “So, when we were talking about disbanding, we decided that any money we had left, we’d return it to the people, since they donated it to us to benefit the community in the first place.” She said that members brainstormed 15 worthwhile causes that were then narrowed down to five finalists, after which the members voted, and three recipients were decided. Jennifer Thomas, the animal control officer for Hazel Park, said that half of the contribution to the shelter will be sent to Wilson’s Veterinary Hospital, paying for the treatment of a dog named Mario that was recently diagnosed with heartworm. The other half will go toward gift cards, allowing the shelter to buy needed supplies including food, collars, toys, treats and more. “This contribution comes at a pivotal time when we have record numbers of animals coming in, and very low numbers getting adopted out,” Thomas said via email. “At times like these, when we have maximum numbers of animals, contributions like these allow us to continue to take the absolute best care of our dogs and cats.”

She said the shelter is always in need of cleaning supplies such as bleach and paper towels. With kitten season underway, the shelter can also use Purina dry kitten food and Fancy Feast wet kitten food, as well as non-clumping kitty litter. Volunteers are also needed. Hazel Park Animal Control is located at 24211 Couzens Ave., and can be reached by calling (248) 546-4096. Amy Kruppe, the superintendent of the Hazel Park Public Schools, said she appreciates the donation from HPNE. “With the renovations completed, we are excited to open up our pool to the community for two days a week,” Kruppe said via email. “Having this generous donation of dollars to purchase stairs makes this a great transition for our community.” The pool at Hazel Park High, at 23400 Hughes Ave., is accessible via the athletic entrance and open to the public this summer every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., now through Aug. 23. The cost is free, but children must be supervised by parents. A lifeguard will be on duty, and there is a limit of 50 swimmers at a time. “We will miss the Neighborhood Enrichment committee,” Kruppe said. “They have been amazing volunteers and partners in Hazel Park for the eight years I’ve been present.” As for the donation to the library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road, part of the funds have already gone toward a recent screening for a documentary about Detroit’s Boblo boats. The librarians are considering additional uses, such as purchasing emergency oxygen tanks for patrons with breathing difficulties. The funds could also be used to pay for more materials, databases and pre-

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Madison Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan 48071 on Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following requests: 1. Case # PZBA 23-08: 1485 W. 14 Mile Road REQUEST: The applicant, Spectrum Neon on behalf of Matthew Shouneyia (property owner), requests three (3) dimensional variances from Section 10.511(IV)(C) of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to signage: One (1) variance pertaining to the maximum number of ground signs per property; and two (2) variances pertaining to ground sign dimensions. The subject property is located at 1485 W. 14 Mile Road (tax parcels #44-25-02-101-062; 44-25-02-102-004) and is zoned B-1, Local Business District. 2. Case # PZBA 23-09: 31010 John R Road REQUEST: The applicant, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit on behalf of NADG NNN CPHARM MH_MI LP (property owner), requests a variance from Section 10.502[A]3 of the Zoning Ordinance, Regulated Uses, pertaining to the minimum residential separation requirement. The subject property is located at 31010 John R Road (tax parcel # 44-25-01-351-017) and is zoned B-2, Planned Business District. The applications and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community & Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center after 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments via email to: MattLonnerstater@madison-heights. org and your comment will be read into the record at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed prior to the meeting to 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. All comments will be heard at the meeting. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE (248) 583-0826 Publish: Madison-Park News 07/12/2023

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sentations. In a conference call with the library director Corrine Stocker, and librarians Amy Beem and Randy Ernst-Meyer, all three shared praise for Shaughnessy and HPNE. “We really appreciate the donation,” Beem said. “I always see Darlene out there working on the flower beds (at the library), and we just really appreciate that, too — it saves us so much time.” “Darlene is amazing — one of the most selfless people I’ve met,” Ernst-Meyer said. “I think their group (HPNE) has evolved, rather than breaking up — they’ve turned to projects that each of them can accomplish individually. They’re just spreading out, doing their work in a different way. “Since more and more people suffer from asthma, the suggestion was made that

we use some of these funds to invest in safety equipment,” he added. “When I was at a hardware store, I saw that they carry disposable oxygen tanks. Darlene and I talked about it, and she thought it might be a good idea here. We already have paddles, in case someone has a cardiac problem, and first aid kits, too — all kinds of equipment available for our patrons, if certain emergencies occur.” “Our staff has even had active shooter training,” Stocker said. “We also received a fresh shipment of COVID tests the other day.” Ernst-Meyer added, “Our library is the community. We’re here for people in need. And that’s the spirit of (HPNE), too. It’s about ensuring the well-being of the community.”

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‘THE CAR IS SO QUIRKY AND FUN’ BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — When visiting his aunt and uncle in Tennessee in 1972, Scott Romano spotted a 1960 AMC Metropolitan for sale in the parking lot of a convenience store. The family had just driven by the Graceland home of superstar singer Elvis Presley in Memphis. “Elvis was still alive,” Romano said, remembering a family member who snapped a photo of his mom, Suzanne Romano, with Graceland in the background. “I saw this car for sale. I kept looking at it and looking at it. I had never seen one before.” Romano’s grandfather, Leonard A. Davis — a car buff himself — jotted down the phone number of the seller. Davis called the owner, made a deal and ultimately purchased the two-door Metropolitan for Romano, who was only 12 at the time and too young to get behind the wheel just yet. “My grandpa thought it was so amusing, he bought it for me,” Romano said. “It had 28,000 miles on it when he purchased it. I was used to antique cars. I grew up around them.” Romano lived in Clarkston at the time, and Davis resided in Waterford. “My grandpa kept this at his house in Waterford,” Romano said, who remembers many outings in the convertible with his grandfather. “I used to spend the summers there on Watkins Lake. He would take us for ice cream just about every night. We could put three (people) across in front and two kids in the back. I loved it.” It was through grandpa that Romano learned about cars. When Davis died in 1981, Romano inherited the vehicle. It was bittersweet. “I loved my grandfather. He was so patient about teaching me how to detail a car or tell if a car was original,” said Romano, now of Royal Oak. “My mom said before I even started school, I could call cars by name when they drove by. My mom was into cars, too.” Davis was a noted antique car restorer. He also had a star-studded moment when he portrayed Henry Ford in a couple of scenes in the 50th anniversary feature film “The American Road.” The black-and-white movie was produced in 1953 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford Motor Co. The production mixes archival footage with reenactments. Romano has still photos of Davis’ shots in the film. “The movie was shown at Greenfield Village and Ford events,” Romano said. “It’s free on YouTube.” Romano’s mom upholstered the seats on the Metropolitan. Although he’s not Catholic, Romano decorated the car’s dashboard with a number of

religious symbols, including the Virgin Mary. “When I was a kid, all the Catholics had them on their dashboards. I started collecting them,” he said, adding they also remind him of the song “Plastic Jesus” from the Paul Newman movie “Cool Hand Luke.” “It was a fun song. It always stuck in my head.” Romano only takes out the two-door Metropolitan occasionally when “I just feel like driving it.” “The farthest I’ve gone is Port Huron or Ypsilanti. It has 37,000 miles on it now,” Romano said. “The car is so quirky and fun. It just makes you feel good. For as little as it is, the turning radius is like a Mack truck. The fenders all have lowrider cutouts.” Through his research, Romano is quite the historian on the 1960 AMC Metropolitan. According to Romano, the Metropolitan is an American automobile that was assembled at the Longbridge Plant in Birmingham, England. “The doors were interchangeable to save money. It does have this fun little feature: Underneath the dashboard, there’s a ventilation door to let air in,” Romano said. The car event he enjoys the most is the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show held every year. This year’s Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show will kick off with a cruise Sept. 16 and the car show Sept. 17. For more information, visit ypsiautoheritage.org or call (734) 482-5200. “I wish more people knew about it. It’s a beautiful setting on Frog Island (Park),” Romano said. “You get to see Tuckers, Studebakers, Packards.”

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Hazel Park man faces charges for allegedly choking girlfriend BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

HAZEL PARK — A Hazel Park man has been charged with felony assault after police said he admitted to strangling his girlfriend, who survived but is bruised. Police are also reminding the public that help is available to anyone who believes they’re in an abusive relationship. Hazel Park Police Lt. William Hamel said that officers were called to a home in Hazel Park around 7 p.m. on June 24. The three occupants include the suspect, Robert Narducci, his girlfriend and another man. The other man is the one who called the police, saying an altercation had taken place. The girlfriend told police that Narducci had choked her for about 20 seconds. She said that Narducci first hit their dog as it barked at him, and then she punched at him to defend the dog. That’s when he allegedly grabbed her. The woman reportedly had bruises on her body, as well as a recent scratch mark running down the side of her throat. She said that she briefly lost consciousness while she

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said. “We have obtained all the information we can submit to the prosecution. They will decide how to proceed with the case.” He said that there are resources available for anyone who feels trapped in an abusive relationship. “If there’s a risk of violence and they feel like they don’t have anywhere to go, there are options like HAVEN, in Pontiac — they have a women’s shelter that also provides counseling, and offers assistance for victims of domestic violence,” Hamel said. HAVEN of Oakland County has a location at 801 Vanguard Drive in Pontiac and can be reached by calling (248) 334-1284. “They can also contact us at the Police Department, of course,” Hamel said. “We do have resources that can be made available to them, be it counseling or shelters, if they need it. And they can also go to the Oakland County Circuit Court website, which provides information on how to obtain a personal protection order.” The Oakland County Circuit Court’s website can be found at oakgov.com/government/courts/circuit-court. The Hazel Park Police Department is located at 111 E. Nine

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METRO DETROIT — Furnishing a new home can be daunting, but buying used items from Facebook Marketplace and secondhand stores can cut down on costs while adding personal flair. Brianne Minaudo has a job in New York and is split between Michigan, where she resides, and the Empire State. She used to have a house in north Rochester, Michigan, but sold it to get something smaller. Recently, she has been cleared to spend more time in Michigan. She was tired of buying new furniture and said her one rule for her condo was to find things used, preloved or at an outlet. Foundational things such as curtain rods could be purchased new. She collected things from places such as antique stores, old book stores, Facebook Marketplace, clearance sections and other places. She’s even got some things from her grandma and friends. One of her favorite places is called Lamb’s Tail Antiques, which is an antique store on a farm in Armada. Minaudo also decorates with things she already has and feels like she does something called “dopamine decorating.” It’s decorating with items and things that make you happy. “Like just reminders instead of just, you know, going to Pottery Barn and plugging in what’s trendy. I like to do this a lot better,” Minaudo said. Going on a marketplace such as Facebook, Minaudo said, is where she recommends beginners go to get furniture and other decorations for their spaces. “I’d rather pay people who don’t have the use for it instead of Home Depot or Target or bigger corporations who don’t need it as much,” Minaudo said. She said it depends on the style, but she also frequents antique stores because she loves vintage style. She recommends following people who have storefronts on Amazon or who do Ikea hacks — customizing Ikea products. Another perk of buying secondhand is that it’s good for the environment. “Because you’re not just buying new and then having all this waste going everywhere as well; you’re giving it a new life,” Minaudo said. Her friends and family helped at her place with painting, having an eye for style or fixing up different fixtures. She said her little sister helps with ideas for decor and goes to antique shops with her. Kellen James, Minaudo’s partner, said it’s been a lot of fun helping her out. “She has such an amazing vision of what she wants and how to get it, and she’s just an amazing decorator,” James said. He said Minaudo has really made their condo feel like a home.

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“It just feels like home because she makes it such a warm and inviting place and it’s beautifully put together,” James said. Both Minaudo and James have a lot of fun working on projects and going shopping for decor and furniture. Minaudo said she’s just getting into repainting and refurbishing furniture. “I’ve seen on social media people who just take the most beat up, kind of awful pieces and make it into something so cool and beautiful. I love it,” Minaudo said. Minaudo said her No. 1 idea for finding style is if it makes you happy, it’s part of your style. This can include things found in reading, writing or what people are watching, Minaudo said. She personally gravitates toward history. “So if anyone is looking for their style, look at what you’re naturally into,” Minaudo said. She said she thinks people know their style, but they’re hesitant, and she sees this in people she’s helped with decorating. “They’ll already know what they want; they’re just almost, like, hesitant or afraid to say, ‘I like this,’ and commit to it because they’re afraid to be wrong,” Minaudo said. ”But when you’re doing something like your home or your clothes, you can’t be wrong if you like it.” Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

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WATCH Catalytic converters stolen

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, catalytic converters were stolen from two work trucks at a business in the 300 block of East 11 Mile Road sometime between 7 p.m. June 23 and 10 a.m. June 26. A similar crime happened the week prior, in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road, when catalytic converters were stolen from work trucks at another business. The thefts occurred between 6:30 p.m. June 16 and 9 a.m. June 20. Police were investigating.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a vehicle was entered and loose change was stolen in the 300 block of Rowland Avenue on June 30. The vehicle belongs to a 71-year-old Madison Heights resident. The vehicle had been unlocked and sustained no damage. An investigation was ongoing. If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 837-2732.

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HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, someone damaged a property in the 900 block of East Otis Avenue around 5:50 p.m. June 30. The victim is the homeowner, a 55-year-old woman. The suspect damaged a panel of the storm door, denting it. Police located a suspect. The investigation continued.

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HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, money was stolen from the register of a cafe in the 21400 block of John R Road around 1:15 a.m. June 28. The victim is a Hazel Park woman, 56. A total of $150 in cash was taken. The front door was broken to gain access. Police were investigating. If you know more about these crimes or others, call Hazel Park Police at (248) 5426161. — Andy Kozlowski

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LOVELL MASONRY

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Carpentry GOT ROT?

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Rick or Shon (586)790-0006 Electrical

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Elite Concrete Services, LLC. WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES 0026-2242

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Decks/Patios

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NATURAL CLEANING

***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning!

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10% Off Pre-Spring! •Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Andre-586-354-7791

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BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

MASTER ELECTRICIAN JIM

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

Call Frank 248-303-5897 Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

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

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Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672

Dr. Electric

248-254-2027

Powerwashing

PAINTING

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

586-719-1202

0402-2323

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

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586-634-0033

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

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Bright Horizon Services Inc.

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

586-727-3924

Painting

(586)229-4267 American Painting

EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More! Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

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Painting

586-722-8381

Home Repairs

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

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Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.

586-634-1152

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

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PEAK PAINTING

CASTLE ELECTRIC

Roofing

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•Residential •Commercial. •Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts. •Guaranteed-work. •25-yrs experience.

Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

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

OUTDOOR SERVICES

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ALLTIMATE

Hauling & Waste Removal Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all! Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!! Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

Landscaping & Water Gardens

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Father & Son

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Family Owned & Operated

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• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

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Master Electricians

Fence Service

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586-755-3636

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Plumbing

0355-2235

Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt

Painting

0147-2326

# A-1 DRIVEWAYS

Cleaning Service

0325-2302

Cement

by-GPC

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

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates

248-990-5388

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Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

GREAT LAKE PLUMBING

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586-823-9744

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

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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586-822-5100

Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

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

586-291-2647

CITY ROOFING

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

586-733-3004

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SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned

248-707-4851

586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded. Facebook: Bright Horizon Services Inc DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

35%-Spring-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-

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586-756-0757

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4B - MADISON-PARK NEWS, July 12, 2023

You’re Invited...

The Ford Summer Blo ck Party & Ford Tech Tour has returned and is coming to Dean Sellers Ford on Tuesda y, July 18th. Join us from noon to 4pm for food, fun & refreshm ents. While you’re here, register for an ad ditional $500 off your next new Ford*. You can also register for a chance to win $5000** ! The WOMC street team will be here giving away prizes to lucky winners and we’ll have Ford product spec ialists here conducting technology demos and answering questio ns. Also, check out ou r HUGE selection of new Ford vehicles & the great deals we have.

deansellersford.com SPACE IS LIMITED!

Here Comes the Summer Fun!

Join us for a summer celebration at Dean Sellers Ford to check out the new Ford line-up and learn more about the latest Ford technology.

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COMPLEMENTARY PICK UP & DELIVERY FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS

Call our Service department at 248-550-0039

2600 W. Maple Rd. | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500 *See dealer for details. **No purchase necessary.

NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

Canine fans push for Gordonsetter as Michigan’s state dog While each state has its unique official designations — state flowers, mottos and insects — many people are surprised to learn that only 13 states have a state dog. It’s estimated that approximately two-thirds of American households, tallying up to around 65 million, are dog owners. The pet advice website known as The Pampered Pup recently conducted a poll of 3,000 respondents to find out their preferred breed if given the opportunity to vote for an official state dog. Michiganders opted for the Gordon setter. In second place, Michigan residents voted for the Labrador retriever, while their third-place pick was the American Eskimo dog.

CAPTURING CAPOEIRA

300 LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS HONORED FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT Photo provided by Rachel Felice

METRO DETROIT — Girl Scouts is about more than selling cookies, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are here to prove that. More than 300 Metro Detroit girls were recognized for their commitment to community and creating positive change in the world during the GSSEM’s annual High Honor Award Reception June 25. Nisha Singhi, from Bloomfield Hills, pictured, took home the prestigious 2023 Young Woman of Distinction Award for her project about the detrimental impact of released balloons on wildlife, marine life, natural resources and the economy. Singhi spent more than 170 hours on The Balloon Project, which resulted in policy changes at the local and statewide levels. The Bloomfield Hills City Commission and International Academy in Bloomfield Hills adopted policies banning the release and litter of balloons. At the state level, she worked with former state Rep. Mari Manoogian to introduce House Bill 5373 and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow to introduce Senate Bill 0675. “The High Honors Awards highlights the remarkable young women of GSSEM who embody everything that Girl Scouts stands for — programming that develops young women of the utmost courage and confidence who have the character, skills and relationships to make real changes in their communities,” said GSSEM CEO Monica Woodson. “As we honor this year’s class of outstanding Girl Scouts, we recognize their extraordinary achievements and the profound difference they can make in the lives of others. They are the driving force behind a brighter future for all, and we are proud to celebrate this moment with them, their families and their troops.”

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TOP: Capoeira Detroit performs June 20 at Macomb Mall in Roseville. Capoeira is a physical activity that combines music, martial arts and dance. ABOVE: After demonstrating, members of Capoeira Detroit encouraged kids to join in and taught them moves. LEFT: Capoeira is a full-body workout that is often called a gamebetween two people. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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