When Japan bombed Farmington
MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — A trip to Memorial Park in downtown Farmington now includes a local history lesson for those who happen to take notice of a plaque that was recently installed.
A World War II commemorative plaque was unanimously approved by Farmington’s City Council members recently.
The plaque is part of the Michigan World War II Historic Trail, which is a program for communities across the state to recognize specific points of interest related to World War II. Farmington was the first community in the state to have a plaque installed as part of the Historic Trail.
The plaque helps relay the story of a Japanese “Fu-Go” balloon bomb that landed on the property of John T. Cook, near Gill and
Farmington recently became the first community in the state to have a plaque installed as part of the Michigan World War II Historic Trail. In 1945, a Japanese Fu-Go balloon bomb reportedly landed near Eight Mile and Gill roads. RIGHT: Farmington resident Dick Cook said he was only 1 when a Japanese Fu-Go balloon bomb reportedly landed near the property where he resided with his family. He is pictured at a ceremony May 27.
Photos by Brian Wells
‘Culture carriers’ leaving Mercy Softball in bright spot
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
Full-circle moments always make for great stories, and Farmington Hills Mercy seniors Kat Burras and Sophia Paluk were at the forefront of one of those very moments.
The two lone seniors for the Marlins’ 2024 softball squad have been anchors throughout their four years in the program, becoming immediate impact players their freshman season en route to a trip to the state semifinals.
A loss to Allen Park in the semis wasn’t
how the young ballplayers hoped their first year on varsity would end, but the leadership from their fellow seniors was all senior Sophia Paluk could think about when reminiscing on the season.
“We learned a lot from the seniors Kathryn and I had our freshman year, like
Grace Nieto and Maggie Murphy, and we learned about how they led,” Paluk said. “That’s kind of the style we wanted to take this year.”
Three years later, Paluk, who controlled left field, and Burras, the savvy, veteran
NEWS & NOTES
New staff positions announced at Farmington Public Schools
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools recently announced new staff positions for the district.
Gianna Mrozek was selected as the new principal for Farmington STEAM Academy upon the retirement of current principal David Beazley. She was set to begin in her new role July 1.
Monica Niemiec was named the new principal for Farmington Central High School, after serving as interim principal since January.
Scott Schneider, who has been serving as the assistant principal at Farmington STEAM Academy, was selected to serve as the new assistant principal at East Middle School.
Rebecca Kunselman, an FSA teacher since 2017, was named as the new assistant principal for Farmington STEAM Academy.
BICENTENNIAL GALA SCHEDULED IN FARMINGTON
FARMINGTON — A bicentennial gala is scheduled to take place 7:30-10 p.m. July 27 at the Governor Warner Mansion, located at 33805 Grand River Ave.
The gala is set to feature entertainment, food and beverages.
A pre-event reception is also planned.
Along with sponsor opportunities, residents can purchase a VIP ticket, which ranges from $75-$250.
For more information, including about the pre-event reception, send an email to farmingtonbicentennial@gmail.com.
West Bloomfield native/Mercy grad receives recognition
FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to a press release, West Bloomfield native and 1999 Farmington Hills Mercy graduate Laura (Merlo) Strybel was named as a “Distinguished Teacher” by Noble Schools in Chicago.
The release states that the “Distinguished Teacher” program from Noble, a public charter school system, recognizes exemplary teachers across the network’s 17 high school campuses for their impact as educators.
According to the release, among the benefits for those who are recognized is receiving $10,000 annually for as long as they remain teachers at Noble.
COUNTY FAIR SET TO RETURN
DAVISBURG — The Oakland County Fair is scheduled to make its return to Springfield Oaks County Park next month.
Rides, glassblowing demonstrations, a saw artist, racing pigs and a petting zoo are among the attractions.
“Oakland County has a rich rural heritage,” Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward stated in a press release. “The Oakland County Fair not only celebrates the hard work of youth who diligently care for farm animals throughout the year, it shares it with those who live in more urban communities throughout the county. This provides for numerous community building opportunities in a fun, casual setting. In the process of offering fairgoers a glimpse into the hard-working agricultural lifestyle and what it takes to feed a community, strong bonds are forged that make us more connected to our roots and what is truly important.”
Competitive project exhibitions by Oakland County youth, an offroad demolition derby, micro wrestling, “Figure 8 Races,” monster trucks and “SuperKicker Rodeo” are also scheduled to be part of the entertainment.
Fair parking, which includes admission, costs $15 per vehicle and $10 for motorcycles or walk-ins.
Springfield Oaks County Park is located at 12451 Andersonville Road in Davisburg.
For the fair schedule, visit oakfair.org.
Kunselman Mrozek Niemiec Schneider
Strybel
Abigail Bride, Farmington High School senior class president, gives her classmates some final words of wisdom that she learned from one of her “favorite philosophers” Tow Mater, of Disney’s “Cars,” during the school’s graduation ceremony at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth June 9.
Class presidents draw wisdom from Disney, look to new beginnings
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
Farmington Public Schools graduation ceremonies offered students insight and final words of advice June 9.
Farmington and North Farmington high school graduates heard words of encouragement for their futures, and perhaps some of the most profound advice came from an unexpected source: Disney’s “Cars.”
In her address to her classmates, Abi-
gail Bride, 2024 Farmington senior class president, reflected on how the scars that they have each obtained along the way are valuable with a quote from one her “favorite philosophers,” Tow Mater. She reflected on a scene from “Cars 2,” where Mater opposed being repainted and having his dents fixed. His refusal confuses others, and they ask him why he wouldn’t want to fix a part of himself that is clearly damaged.
“I got every one of them dents with my
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LOCAL
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Motorcyclist killed after crash with Ford Explorer
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — A 32-yearold Redford Township resident was killed after his motorcycle was involved in a crash with a Ford Explorer June 18.
The crash reportedly occurred at approximately 10 p.m. near the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Grand River Avenue.
According to a press release, after arriving at the scene, Farmington Hills police of-
ficers rendered aid until firefighter/paramedics from the Fire Department arrived.
The motorcycle rider died at Corewell Hospital in Farmington Hills after being transported to the facility.
The driver of the Ford Explorer was identified as a 21-year-old male resident of Novi.
He reportedly cooperated with investigators and was released from the scene pending further investigation.
Neither alcohol nor drugs are believed
to have been a factor in the crash.
The investigation revealed that the motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
Although in this case, Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King said that an investigation is ongoing, from his experience as a traffic investigator, he shared his observations of some of the common reasons for motorcycle-related injuries.
“In a majority, not all, but in a majority of motorcycle-related serious-injury ac-
cidents or fatalities, the crash investigations revealed lack of a helmet, lack of wearing proper safety gear and elevated speeds,” King said.
Although King said that, “We didn’t find that at this time,” when asked about elevated speeds, he did confirm that the motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet.
He also reiterated that an investigation is ongoing.
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
Suspect arrested after allegedly making terrorist threat against police officer
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — A man who allegedly made a terrorist threat against a Farmington Hills police officer has been arrested and remanded to the Oakland County Jail.
According to a press release, on May 23, the Farmington Hills Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operating without insurance. Shawn Bonner, 24, and his two young children were passengers in the vehicle, driven by Bonner’s girlfriend, the children’s mother.
An investigation revealed that Bonner was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant from Redford’s 17th District Court for obstructing a police officer and failing to appear at court.
When officers attempted to arrest Bonner on the warrant, he reportedly lied about his identity and refused the officer’s requests to exit the vehicle.
“Bonner escalated the situation when he dove from the front seat into the back seat and barricaded himself among his young children,” the release states. “Officers faced a difficult and chaotic scene as Bonner actively resisted being arrested.” Police said his girlfriend began screaming at the officers and attempted to kick at officers. “Farmington Hills Police officers relied on their training and experience to control the situation, while considering the resistance encountered, to ensure the young children were unharmed.”
Following the incident, the driver, Kyrstin Elliott, was charged with interfering with a police officer, and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant charging Bonner with resisting and obstructing a police officer, a felony punishable by two years imprisonment.
He was arraigned in the 47th District Court and was released on a personal bond, “even though he already failed to appear at court on a prior charge,” the release states.
On June 5, Bonner again failed to appear in court, police said.
On June 9, according to the release, Bonner called the Farmington Hills Police Department and threatened to beat and shoot officers.
The following day, he reportedly called the father of one of the arresting officers and left a voicemail that gave the officer’s home address “and told them they were not safe.”
According to the release, based on the threats and dangerous behavior, detectives from the South Oakland Narcotics and Intelligence Consortium, with the assistance of the Redford Police Department, located Bonner, Elliott and their children driving in Redford and attempted to arrest Bonner, who refused to exit the vehicle.
He reportedly directed Elliott to drive away from the scene.
According to the release, detectives contained the vehicle to prevent a pursuit that would have endangered the public and Bonner’s children.
“Bonner again barricaded himself and utilized his children as a shield to prevent his arrest,” the release states. “Bonner continued to threaten the detectives as they attempted to reason with the couple for 45 minutes. As the Detectives attempted to de-escalate the situation, Bonner grabbed the car keys and jumped into the driver’s seat. Fearing Bonner would ram them or the police cars, detectives utilized a window punch to safely break the glass and take Bonner into custody.”
Farmington Hills Police detectives submitted their findings to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, which issued a warrant charging Bonner with one count of false report or threat of terrorism, a felony punishable by 20 years imprisonment.
Bonner was arraigned on the charges in 47th District Court June 12, with a not-guilty plea entered on his behalf. Bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety, and he was remanded to the Oakland County Jail, according to the release.
“I am grateful to the men and women of the Police Department who put on the badge and serve this community … daily,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King stated
via the release. “The Farmington Hills Police Department believes in procedural justice and conducts Constitutional policing in all its operations. In this case, Bonner disobeyed the rule of law, escalated situations that officers attempted to de-escalate, endangered his own family, and threatened officers and their families. I am concerned by the increasing lack of respect for the rule of law and Law Enforcement, and the confrontations it continues to create between the public and police.”
The release also added that King thanked
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald “for her response to these threats made against the officers and Bonner’s attempt to intimidate a witness which would disrupt the judicial process.”
Bonner is scheduled to have an in-person exam July 29.
Elliott is scheduled to have a pre-formal hearing July 8.
Through a representative, Bonner’s attorney declined to comment when contacted by phone.
CRIME WATCH
Ring camera records break-in
FARMINGTON — A Ring doorbell camera mounted to the front door of a home on Drake Road recorded a breaking and entering June 21 and notified the owner.
The camera recorded the suspect entering the residence at 4:36 a.m. and exiting at 4:59 a.m. The house was unoccupied and was going through an estate sale, according to a police report.
The suspect stole jewelry and other personal items. An undercover surveillance team witnessed the theft and arrested the suspect in West Bloomfield. The case was forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office, which issued several felony charges against the suspect.
Driver arrested on domestic violence warrant
FARMINGTON — An officer on patrol in the area of Grand River and Shiawassee around 8:50 p.m. June 14 stopped a vehicle for not having auto insurance.
Upon making contact with the driver, the officer learned that the 50-year-old woman had an active arrest warrant from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for domestic violence.
She was arrested for the warrant, and the vehicle was searched prior to being impounded. During the search, several used needles and a glass pipe were located. The woman was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and was turned over to Oakland County.
Shoplifting suspect hides items under sheet
FARMINGTON — On 06/11/2024, at approximately 2:20 PM, Officers were dispatched to a grocery store in the 23000 block of Farmington Road for a report of a 70-year-old customer who was inside the store concealing items under a sheet in her shopping cart around 2:20 p.m. June 11. The employees at the store were afraid she was trying to steal the items.
Officers met the suspect in the parking lot after she exited the store. She possessed several items from the business, as well as several items from another nearby store. She did not have receipts and admitted to stealing the items from both stores.
Both stores were contacted, and the managers stated they did not wish to press charges but that they wanted the items returned and wanted the woman trespassed from each store. She was told not to return or she would be arrested. She was then released from the scene.
Credit Union reports check fraud
FARMINGTON — An employee of a local credit union told police that a 35-yearold suspect had entered the credit union and presented her with a check for $2,369.62. The suspect provided a Michigan driver’s license and opened an account with the credit union.
The suspect then deposited a portion of the check into his account and took the remaining portion in cash.
It was later learned that the check was fraudulent. The case was forwarded to the Detective Bureau for warrant consideration by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
CALENDAR
JULY 10
Northville Garden Walk: View six private gardens, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., tickets available in advance at Gardenviews At Home (117 E. Main St.) and day of event behind Northville District Library (212. W. Cady St.), (734) 788-9935, cgcnorthville@gmail.com, cgcnv.org
JULY 16
Food Truck Tuesdays: Noon-2 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, also Aug. 20, farmlib.org
ONGOING
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through early November, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, facebook.com/FarmingtonMarket
Splash pad: Open daily 10 a.m.-8 p.m. until Sept. 2, Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 699-6700, specialservices@fhgov.com, facebook.com/fhspecialservices
Family Fun in Riley Park: Trivia to correspond with Farmington’s 200th birthday July 10 and magic by Amazing Clark July 24, 33113 Grand River Ave., (248) 699-5114
Rythyms in Riley Park: Friday Night concert series runs 7-9 p.m. July 5 (Chris Canas Band), July 12 (Soul Xpress), July 26 (Neil Young tribute PowderFinger De-
troit), Aug. 2 (Zang), Aug. 9 (The Beatles tribute Dig A Phony), Aug. 16 (Steely Dan tribute Major Dudes), Aug. 23 (The Paisely Fogg) and Aug. 30 (Linda Rondstadt tribute Just One Linda), 33113 Grand River Ave., (248) 699-5114, facebook.com/DowntownFarmington
Lunch Beats in Riley Park: Eat and see live music noon Wednesdays through August (except July 17), Sundquist Pavilion, 33113 Grand River Ave., (248) 699-5114, facebook.com/DowntownFarmington
Stars in the Park: Free concert series, 7 p.m. July 11 (The Beatles tribute Toppermost), July 25 (Farmington Community Band Big Band), Aug. 8 (Indian Music Night) and Aug. 15 (Farmington Chorus), Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 473-1850
Farmington Cruisin The Grand Car Show: Also door prizes, 50-50, music and snacks, 4-8 p.m. Mondays through mid-September, Sidecar Slider Bar, 32720 Grand River Ave.
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool: Open select dates until Sept. 2, 1702 Scott Lake Road, (248) 858-0918, waterfordoakswaterpark@oakgov.com, oakgov.com
Farmers markets: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Casey J. Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
• 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through end of December, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, oakgov.com
CAR NEVER MISSES HUNTINGTON WOODS’ FOURTH
OF JULY PARADE
‘It’s my contribution to the community’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
Bob Weltman hasn’t missed the Huntington Woods Fourth of July parade since 1986. He has driven his 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in the annual event for 38 years.
You can’t miss the tomato-red car. Bob decorates the Beetle with American flags and other trimmings of red, white and blue to celebrate the holiday. He is always the caboose of the parade.
“I’m the last one,” said Bob, who resides in Huntington Woods with his wife, Robyn. “It’s fun. It’s my contribution to the community. I get a kick out of doing it.”
Bob said the parade lasts about an hour. It is always held right on July 4.
“The Fourth Of July parade is huge here. It’s a wild parade,” Bob said. “It’s an old-fashioned, 1950s parade. It’s a throwback to another era. Half of the community is in it and half is watching. It’s so popular.”
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TOP LEFT: Bob and Robyn Weltman pose with their 1978 Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle again will be in the annual Fourth of July parade in Huntington Woods on July 4. TOP RIGHT: The Weltmans purchased the tomato-red Volkswagen Beetle in 1985. LEFT: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle’s engine is in the rear and the trunk is located at the front of the car.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
WWII
Eight Mile roads, in March, 1945.
According to a press release from the city of Farmington, during World War II, the Imperial Japanese Army launched more than 9,300 Fu-Go bombs, which were balloons made of paper and potato paste that were filled with hydrogen and to which were affixed incendiary explosives.
They were released from the island of Honshu and were timed to ride the jet stream to the United States.
Approximately 280 balloons made it, with an Army Services report concluding that one of them landed in Farmington.
“Fortunately, the ensuing fire lasted only a few minutes and caused no damage,” the release states.
Dick Cook is John T. Cook’s son. He said that their neighbor was a Michigan State Police trooper, and the neighbor sent out military intelligence agents to talk to the family.
“I was only a year old, but what happened was when that bomb landed in the garden, the … State Police guy was actually living next door, and the FBI came out,” Dick Cook said.
According to Cook, the incident was discussed at the dinner table of the home he lived in with his dad, mom and brother, but they were supposed to “keep our mouths shut.”
“Nobody wanted to know that the Japanese bombs had gotten this far, so it was a hush-hush thing, but it was pretty scary at the time, because my parents and grandparents were living next door to each other on
Gill Road there, and they were concerned about it,” Cook said. “My dad even handled the thing a couple times. … It was a big mystery what happened. When they came out, they found out it was a Fu-Go bomb.”
Cook said that the bomb landed in a garden between his parents’ and grandparents’ home, which both still exist.
“It wasn’t like anybody knew that the bomb dropped, except it was in the garden,”
Cook said. “They didn’t know what it was, and they went through the channels (because) it looked mysterious.”
Cook still resides in Farmington. He taught history at Farmington High, where he also had success as a wrestler before going on to coach the sport there and at Harrison High and North Farmington High.
He said his dad was a cooling engineer
Photo by Brian Wells
The North Farmington High School marching band performs May 27, which is the day a plaque was installed in Memorial Park as part of the Michigan World War II Historic Trail.
Class is back in session for nontraditional students
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Nontraditional students, broadly classified as undergraduates 25 and older, may find going back to school daunting. But with the right help, learning can be an enjoyable and enriching experience.
Joshua McCoury, a nontraditional student at Oakland Community College, said his experience was tough at first.
“I hadn’t been in school in many, many years,” McCoury said. “I’d never taken any online classes so getting into the swing of that was pretty, you know, there was a huge learning curve there. But I overcame that, and it became a lot easier as I went.”
He said that taking the classes online was the hardest aspect of going back to school.
“Before that I had never taken an online class in my life,” McCoury said. “I’d never even heard of Zoom.”
While he wouldn’t say he was nervous, he was unsure about online learning and other aspects of the classes. McCoury went back to school in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said at that time, the OCC campus was closed, and everything was remote.
He finished his business administration
degree at the college. McCoury said he didn’t have any issues interacting with the other students.
“I’m a pretty outgoing person,” McCoury said.
McCoury also said there were a lot more nontraditional students in his classes than he expected.
“I expected to go back and be in classes full of 18-, 19-, 20-year-old kids. For the most part it was like that, but, I mean, every class that I took had students over 25, for sure,” McCoury said.
According to statistics sent in an email by Kim Madeleine, a marketing and communications representative at Oakland Community College, for the 2023-2024 school year, the college had 7,537 nontraditional students. That represents 40.5% of the student population, compared to 11,061 traditional students, or 59.5% of the student population.
Jennifer Berne, provost at Oakland Community College, said she’s pleased that they have so many nontraditional students at OCC. She thinks those students find the college to be convenient and that they have a wide range of modalities.
“They can take classes face to face, they can take them online, they can take them hybrid,” Berne said. “And that seems to be con-
sistent with the demands of nontraditional students who are often working, taking care of families and have a myriad of responsibilities beyond the classroom.”
Some nontraditional students as well as young students may be nervous to start classes, Berne said.
“College is a big commitment and a big responsibility.” Berne said. “But our nontraditional students tend to do quite well.”
She thinks the way younger students and older students interact with each other is really enriching.
“Nontraditional students often have life experience,” Berne said. “Experience in the workplace, experience from being parents that they bring to the classroom, and it really adds a texture and, I don’t know, a nuance that is very fortifying for everybody.”
A large portion of nontraditional students are in the Associate of Arts program at OCC, Berne said, and that is designed to be a transfer program.
“Students who complete their Associate’s of Arts, sometimes take that Associate’s of Arts and go to work or get a promotion in their job,” Berne said. “But also, often they transfer to a four-year (college).”
She recommends nontraditional students take as many classes as possible that fit into their schedules.
“What we find for our nontraditional students is if they can go just a little bit more quickly through their studies, they tend to be more successful,” Berne said.
Shane Lewis, director of undergraduate admissions at Oakland University, said last fall they had almost 13,000 undergraduate students and around 2,000 nontraditional students, or about 15% of the total. There were only around 10 first-year nontraditional students or adult learners. Transfers took up about 30% of the population.
“So it’s a little bit larger percentage of the students who are coming with credits from another university or the community colleges,” Lewis said.
He said he would say the top major for undergraduate nontraditional students is the second-degree Bachelor of Science in nursing.
“It’s for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and they want to come back, and they want a second bachelor’s in nursing,” Lewis said.
This degree has an accelerated program, Lewis said, and it is for those who are looking for a career change. Their nursing completion program is also an accelerated program, and it allows students to continue their careers in nursing while taking online classes. See STUDENTS on page 14A
Softball
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leader behind the plate who runs the infield, would be the two seniors the rest of Mercy would be looking up to as an example on how to represent the Mercy culture and run a successful softball program with three regional titles in their four seasons of work.
In perfect full-circle fashion, Paluk, a Northwood University commit, and Burras, a Sacred Heart University commit, would lead their squad to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state semifinals against Hudsonville June 13 at Secchia Stadium in East Lansing.
Similar to freshman year, a 10-0 loss to the eventual MHSAA Division 1 state champions wouldn’t be the ending the senior team captain duo hoped for, but they both set an example for everything the underclassmen and soon-to-be seniors hope to carry on next year and for years to come.
“Imagine such a big roster with such high expectations, and we work hard,” Mercy head coach Corey Burras said. “To have these freshmen, for the most part, coming into our program that are drinking from a fire hose, there’s a lot thrown at them. There’s a lot of responsibility and a lot of things that our senior captains had to do to lead this team, especially with such a young team. They did a great job implementing our culture, explaining our culture and how things are done, and helping ease our young kids into the pace and into the heaviness of our practice. They did a phenomenal job. They’ve been the culture carriers the last four years.”
Burras, a two-time all-State honoree, solidified an incredible high school career with a first team all-State worthy season at the plate, leading the Marlins in average (.500), doubles (11), homeruns (12), RBIs (43), walks (20), on-base percentage (.576), slugging (.961), and on-base plus slugging (1.537). She also led the team in putouts with 416 at the catcher position.
Paluk was as steady as they come in the corner outfield spot, hitting .279 and recording 12 assists. Paluk also posted a 9-0 record and a 1.83 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 53 innings of work in the circle.
Junior Kaitlyn Pallozzi, a two-time all-State selection already, handled the bulk of the innings for Mercy while working on perfecting her changeup and locating pitches more efficiently.
Anyone who looked at her stats would say it paid off as Pallozzi posted a 29-2 record and a 0.53 ERA in 186 innings of work, punching out 430 batters.
Pallozzi knew she was going to be the arm relied on this season and said she was more than prepared for the challenge.
“It (my innings) was definitely a lot
more,” Pallozzi said. “My innings doubled, but pitching is my favorite thing. Going out there every game, mostly every game, and knowing that I’m pitching, it makes the game fun.”
The key returners in 2025 for the Marlins put on a show this year as junior Charlie Lambert (SS), sophomore Sophia Chaput (CF), junior Evelyn Miller (1B), junior Meg Kowalyk (3B), and junior Carmella Crane (RF) all got it done on both sides of the field.
Chaput led the group with a .441 average, 53 runs, 20 walks, and 18 stolen bases, while Lambert led the team in hits (54) and singles (34), and Evelyn Miller drove in 42 RBIs.
“We had Carmella Crane, who actually had a breakout season,” Burras said. “She didn’t get many innings last year. She was in right field, and she battled for that spot, won that spot, and worked hard for that spot. Sophia Paluk stepped up and took over left field and really was the core. Sophia Chaput, she was our sophomore that led the outfield. Izzy Chaput was out center fielder last year, and she passed the reins to her sister Sophia, and she took over the outfield. We had consistent production across the board. Charlie Lambert stepped up and took over the shortstop position from her sister Gage, who moved onto Northwood as well.”
Mercy also received contributions from junior Lauren Miller, sophomore Darla Sherry, freshman Taylor Selimi and freshman Anna McGavin, who is poised to take over crucial innings for Mercy in 2025.
It was only a small sample size for McGavin on the mound this year, but with Paluk graduating, the soon-to-be sophomore will be called upon to become the second arm in the rotation.
“Anna McGavin is going to be a great contributor to Mercy softball, and she gets to learn from Kaitlyn next year on how things are done. I’m very optimistic that Anna is going to accept that challenge and learn what she can from a wonderful pitcher ahead of her.”
Motivated by a rough showing in the state finals and with a strong leadership group at the helm next year, Mercy has all the makings of a team prepared to make another run in the state tournament.
Mercy has always prided itself on play-
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ing for each other, and team camaraderie is the focal point of hard work. Paluk said she expects the team to embrace the same things she did throughout her four years.
“I learned a lot about how I wanted to lead and what the program was about,” Paluk said. “I would say the biggest thing I learned was how to be resilient and compete really, really hard, like fighting for a spot on the field. Resilience is something I’ve taken out of the program, but in the best way possible. The girls I was around for four years pushed me to compete and be better, and I would say I’m the athlete I am now because we pushed each other.”
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LEFT: Farmington Hills Mercy junior pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi throws a pitch during the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 6 Championship against Livonia Franklin at Livonia Franklin High School.
ABOVE: Senior Kat Burras and junior pitcher Kaitlyn Pallozzi embrace on the field.
Photos provided by Kaitlyn Pallozzi
The fun of participating in the Fourth of July procession started when a former City Council member asked if Bob could drive him in the convertible during the parade. Bob enjoyed the patriotic experience so much that he’s geared up ever since, becoming a piece of Huntington Woods history.
“There’s a little trick to it,” Bob said of driving in the parade. “You’re on your clutch a lot and your foot hurts because there are cars in front of you stopping.”
Over the years, Bob, daughter Karlie and sons Peter and Trevor have appeared in the parade, as has Trevor’s wife, Van. This year’s parade will start another tradition: there are plans for the Weltmans’ two granddaughters, Dolly, 8, and Lana, 6, to ride in the procession for the first time.
Not only do local residents know Bob from behind the steering wheel of his Volkswagen, but also through his career as an associate broker at Real Estate One and Max Broock in Royal Oak.
“When I go into people’s homes, there’s pictures of the parade — of Robyn and I — in the car on their wall,” Bob said.
Bob and Robyn, too, have met people when they take the car out for leisurely drives and when they head over to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Last year, for instance, Bob mingled with other Dream Cruise car enthusiasts on Old Woodward in Birmingham.
“This car brings up so much nostalgia for older people. They start crying. You just see it in their face and their eyes — especially our ages. You know, this was the ’60s car,” Bob said. “And younger kids love this car.”
“If we do drive around here, people ask him, ‘Are you going to be in the parade?’” Robyn said. “Some of the kids are now grown and have their own kids, and they
remember it. It’s just really being part of the community.”
Bob and Robyn married in 1981, and Bob purchased the Beetle in 1985. After he saw it for sale, he just had to have it. There, however, was one problem. Bob did not know how to drive a stick shift, but he quickly learned by watching Robyn, who could drive a stick.
Bob really wanted a Porsche but settled for the Beetle, as he and Robyn had already started a family and a sports car at the time wasn’t feasible. Bob said his model is considered a Super Beetle and it’s a Karmann Ghia design.
“This is definitely more rounded than the older Volkswagens,” Robyn said.
Bob is the second owner of the Volkswagen, which came with running boards. In addition, the engine is in the rear and the trunk is located at the front of the car. The car is mostly original with a few modifications. The first owner changed the radio. The Weltmans also updated the car’s hubcaps while keeping them in the family.
“My father-in-law had the same car, and he had hubcaps from it that were better than the ones I had that were already aging,” Bob said.
The Huntington Woods parade will begin at 10 a.m., July 4, and will be held rain or shine. According to the city’s website at ci.huntington-woods.mi.us, the parade route will begin at the corner of Salem Road and York Street. It will then proceed onto Salem, which turns into Nadine Avenue.
The route will then turn right at Wyoming Road, followed by a left onto Borgman Avenue. Then it turns left onto Scotia Road and travels until it ends at the corner of Nadine and Scotia at Burton Park, with a hot dog roast and speeches scheduled at 11 a.m. There are several other activities planned for the holiday in Huntington Woods, including fireworks at approximately 10:05 p.m. over Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Road. For more details, visit the city’s website.
Students
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“A lot of our adult learner students find that very convenient for their lives,” Lewis said about the degree. “Many adult learners have jobs; they have children or families that they’re caring for and so convenience is always a big factor for those students in terms of course modality.”
He also said that some students are nervous when coming back to school. They have a program called Golden Grizzlies Graduate that started in 2019 and they welcome back students who previously started at the university. It is designed to help a smooth transition back into learning and make it less daunting.
“So much has changed already, just in the buildings,” Lewis said. “So I think for a student who’s been, let’s say, away from Oakland for five, 10, 15, 20 years, they might be a little intimidated to come back and to navigate their way through campus.”
Lewis said that the traditional students welcome the nontraditional students.
“More and more people, I think, are recognizing that what we would call the nontraditional student, which is really the adult learner audience, that group. That population of individuals is actually the new majority of those who are in higher education today across the country,” Lewis said.
Patrick Evans-Mach, associate dean of culinary and IT at Macomb Community College, said his students range in age from 17 to people in their 60s. He said the primary group of students fall in the ages of 18 to 24. He usually gets one or two nontraditional students who join classes out of interest.
“We haven’t seen a big increase since like 2010,” Evans-Mach said. “(That) was when we had our Michigan grant, our Michigan Works! grant that paid for people that were in industry to go back and get retrained. That was when we were at our highest.”
He added when the grant ran out, they saw the number of nontraditional students trail off.
While the traditional students welcome and enjoy having the nontraditional students
there, the more “seasoned” students feel a bit awkward at first.
“They will feel very conscious about coming back to class and seeing a bunch of the peers being a lot younger,” Evans-Mach said.
The biggest difficulty nontraditional students have is getting over the fear of coming back to school and indoctrinating themselves with the other students, Evans-Mach said. He said they have a fear of not belonging due to their age and have the fear of standing out.
“I think they quickly learn that that’s not true and usually they meet someone within the first two classes or first class and make a good connection,” Evans-Mach said.
He also said that some of the older students sometimes have issues with the newer technologies such as videoconferencing platforms.
“For those that maybe have come back to school after retirement or after they have already completed a career, they’re not used to the conferencing tools and the learning management systems like Canvas that we use here at the college,” Evans-Mach said.
He also said the nontraditional students have a little more resilience and fortitude to apply themselves to their studies.
“And that just comes naturally with being as you mature,” Evans-Mach said. “You tend to be able to be a little bit more, have more foresight or a little bit more earnest in your time management.”
They all have a lot of fun in their classes, Evans-Mach said.
“There’s also opportunities that they will seek me out as far as ways they can better engage the class,” Evans-Mach said. “The biggest part is that they seem to truly enjoy activities.”
He recommends those looking to go back to school take one or two classes to begin with and to engage the instructor.
“Letting them know what they would like to get out of the class,” Evans-Mach said.
McCoury said he recommends others go back to school and work closely with the college guidance counselors. He took classes to allow him to transfer him to a university as well as working toward an associate degree.
“If I would have tried to do it on my own, I would have ended up taking a bunch of stuff that I didn’t need and, yeah, they helped me out a lot,” McCoury said.
Graduation
best buddy, Lightning McQueen. I want to ‘member these dents forever,” he said.
Bride said “dents” tell stories of how we got them, show a “snapshot” of what we can endure, and serve as reminders of lessons learned along the way.
“The idea that our dents, scars or emotional damage are not only things that we shouldn’t be ashamed of, but aspects of ourselves that we should appreciate for making us who we are is quite profound for an animated tow truck to be saying in a Disney movie,” said Bride. “This mindset can help us take on obstacles we never imagined we could accomplish. Our scars are simply proof that we lived and in addition to that they serve as reminders that we can grow and heal from hardship. So, what’s not to love about our dents?”
Bride also stressed that the scene shows that some of life’s hardships are valuable because we go through them together with our loved ones.
“Be grateful for the people who turn the good parts of life into your favorite memories, and definitely be grateful for the people who make the hardships in life a little less hard. Because just like your trials, these people made you who you are today, and you are a graduate,” said Bride.
Jaiden Thomas, NFHS senior class president, encouraged his classmates to “celebrate endings as they precede new beginnings,” as he quoted author Jonathan Lockwood Huie.
“Let us reflect on the values that were taught to us during our time here, and let us carry them into our futures,” he said.
Thomas advised his classmates to “celebrate endings as they precede new beginnings,” a quote from Huie.
“It is this notion that every ending is a precursor to a fresh beginning that gives us the power to grow, change and renew,” Thomas said.
NFHS principal Joe Greene pointed out that the Class of 2024 started their high school years during the height of the pandemic. He said the song “We Are the People,” by Martin Garrix and featuring U2, came out in 2020 and that he believed the song describes the class perfectly. He said the class rebuilt the school’s culture, forged a stronger community and demonstrated the “power of unity amidst our beautiful diversity.”
“Despite starting your high school career remotely during the pandemic, you’ve shown a remarkable ability to adapt, learn and grow,” said Greene.
Bride said that their trials have made them who they are without defining them, “which is a beautiful thing.”
“So take the risk. Go the extra mile or try something new. Not because you’re guaranteed to succeed, but because if you don’t fear failure you have nothing to lose, with the benefit of gaining new experiences.”
FHS principal Chris Meussner, told the Class of 2024 that while their academic achievements are something to be applauded, it’s their acts of kindness, drive for charity, and attitude that will take them far in life.
She also acknowledged that the students had started high school during the pandemic, recalling students chatting with each other through plastic screens at the start of their freshman year.
“You showed us what it’s like to go through obstacles and come out stronger,” said Meussner.
The Farmington celebration included a few somber moments. Before beginning her speech, Meussner honored the memory of former student Sophie Stacey, who would have graduated this year, but passed away in November 2021 at the age of 16.
“We would like to take a moment to acknowledge one member of the Class of 2024 who tragically left us early. Sophie Stacey, you will never be forgotten,” said Meussner.
Stacey’s name was called during the awarding of the diplomas. There was a pause where no one walked across the stage, before the graduates continued accepting their diplomas in alphabetical order.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Jaiden Thomas, North Farmington High School senior class president, delivers the president’s address during the commencement ceremony.
WWII
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at Chrysler, and his mom was a secretary.
Cook said that the plaque is nice because his dad’s name is on it.
The plaque may help convince skeptics who might otherwise have a hard time believing Farmington’s connection to World War II.
“How many people today, if you say, ‘When the Japanese bombed Farmington’ –they won’t believe you anyway,” Cook said. “Very few towns around here have a history like Farmington does.”
The Historic Trail is a project of the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial, which is located near 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak.
Judy Maten is on the board there, and it is her intent for other communities to become part of the Historic Trail and share their own stories.
“Across the state we had manufacturing plants and people that really tell that World War II story,” Maten said. “The intent of the Historic Trail is to bring the story home. So in the case of Farmington, they had a unique World War II story with the Japanese balloon bomb that landed there, so that’s kind of a World War II story that’s unique to Farmington. This trail will take the story of World War II to significant places throughout the state, all leading back to the main memorial, which is in Royal Oak.”
Maten shared more of the history behind the Fu-Go bombs.
“They were weather balloons, basically, with bombs in them,” she said. “They launched (them) into the airstream hoping that the jet streams would carry them wherever. So it was really a scare tactic … to set fear into communities. … There was one on the west side of the state where one of the bombs landed as well.”
According to Maten, the Fu-Go bombs had a primary target.
“It was the Pacific Northwest’s forests that they were really trying to set on fire, (but) the jet stream carried them … elsewhere. That’s how they landed here,” she said. “It didn’t catch the forests on fire; it didn’t achieve what they wanted, but it … put everybody on alert here.”
It is her aspiration for the Historic Trail to lead those who travel on it to the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak.
“The trail is part of our organization, but it’s a project within the memorial itself, so that we can take the memorial and bring it across the state,” Maten said. “The plaques then, being in individual cities and communities, will point back to the memorial,
because it is our hope that it is a travel destination for people across the state.”
Maten said that the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial is a 3/4 acre site that is about a third complete.
One of the aspirations for the site is for it to eventually include an amphitheater.
Maten said that it is a $3 million project that is being privately funded, with about $2 million left to go on it.
The Historic Trail could help attract more interest and funding for the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial.
“The trail will bring the World War II story and awareness of the World War II story to the hometowns where it happened,” Maten said. “As we have that memorial in Royal Oak, we also want communities throughout the state to know their story, and that’s the intent of the Historical Trail.”
Farmington City Manager David Murphy shared his thoughts about the installation of the plaque in Memorial Park.
“This is a really interesting story that needs to be remembered,” Murphy said in a press release. “This legacy memorial recognizes Farmington and its footsteps on Michigan’s World War II Historic Trail.”
Maten said there are “fascinating stories that we hope to bring to life through that trail,” and she recognized Farmington’s role in the process.
“Farmington is the first,” she said. “We’re thrilled that they launched the trail for us, and we’re excited to see where the trail goes. We thank Farmington for their support.”
For more information about the Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial, visit michiganww2memorial.org.
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
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 16, 2024 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) 858-0772. Appointments for hardship appeals will be scheduled prior to the Board of Review.
Published: Farmington Press 07/01/2024
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE STATE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024 IN THE CITY OF FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of the City of Farmington who is not already registered, may register to vote at the offce of the City Clerk; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at mi.gov/vote.
Deadline to register by mail or online and be eligible to vote in the August election is Monday, July 22, 2024
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City of Farmington Clerk’s offce, located at 23600 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the City of Farmington for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating parties for the following offces:
U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative in Congress, State Representative, County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner, and such other partisan offces that may by law be required to be nominated at the primary.
Candidates seeking nomination to the following nonpartisan offces are also to be voted for in designated counties: Circuit Court Judge, and other nonpartisan offces that may by law be required to be nominated at the primary. And for the purpose of electing:
Delegates to county convention of the Democratic Party and Republican Party.
Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the City of Farmington Clerk’s offce, 23600 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335, telephone: (248) 474-5500. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Meaghan Bachman
City Clerk
City of Farmington
Published: Farmington Press 07/01/2024 0004-2427
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