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Quarton Lake’s dredging project begins

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham is in the process of dredging Quarton Lake, a five-year project. The upper portion of Quarton Lake, just north and south of Oak Street, is being targeted.

“Yearly dredging of the upstream portion of Quarton Lake prevents sediment from traveling downstream into the main portion of the lake and near the dam structure,” City Engineer Melissa Coatta said.

Dredging is a process that involves using a machine called a dredge to remove sediment from a lake.

“Dredging helps to improve and preserve the ecosystems in lakes. By removing sediment such as dead plants, vegetation and other debris, dredging improves water quality and supports native wildlife,” Coatta said.

The current dredging operation began the week of July 14. It is estimated to conclude by the end of September, weather permitting. The five-year project is expected to cost just over $652,000.

The hydraulic dredging portion of the process will take a total of approximately five weeks. After that, there needs to be another four to five weeks to dry the bags of sediment collected.

Residents may see work in progress, as well as the drying beds

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The Village Club celebrates

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Since 1956, a sense of community and connection has been cultivated by The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills, located at 190 E. Long Lake Road. The Village

will celebrate an important milestone 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, with its 70th Anniversary Kickoff Summer Party. The kickoff will include food, drinks and entertainment on the Wyatt Terrace of The Village

RIGHT: The Village Club is located at 190 E. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills.

Photos provided by The Village Club

LEFT: The Village Club hosts a variety of events for members and guests. From the left are

“All About You” spring event speaker Shannon Salge, club member Anne Hintch and guest Katie Jessup.

Beverly Hills resident’s organization supports grandfamilies

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — Over 2.3 million grandparents in the United States are raising their grandchildren, and over 20% live below the poverty level.

Craig Nash, from Beverly Hills, began It’s a Grand Life to help support grand families and kinship caregivers.

Nash is part of a grandfamily himself — he and his wife have been raising his granddaughter after his daughter left.

Brother Rice wins lacrosse state title in overtime

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Brother Rice is back on top of Division I boys lacrosse after earning the program’s 17th state title in a 9-8 overtime victory over Detroit Country Day at U of M Lacrosse Stadium in Ann Arbor.

There have now been 20 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I boys lacrosse state championship games, and Brother Rice has won all but three (2018, 2022, 2024) and participated in all but one (2024).

This season, after missing the state title game for the first

time in program history last year, the team bounced back and was named champion yet again.

“I think this is a huge year for us,” Brother Rice boys head coach Ajay Chawla said. “We’ve obviously lost state championships in the past, but we’ve never not come back the following year and won.”

The return to the top wasn’t an easy one, however. Brother Rice won its semifinal match against Rockford by a score of 9-8 and proceeded to win the state championship by the same score, but in overtime.

“Rockford has been getting better every year and gave us a

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Award-winning support

At Generations United’s Global Intergenerational Conference with the GrandFamilies Award, Nash was awarded the Grandfamily Award for the support he has provided grandparents who are raising grandchildren.

Jamarl Clark, the assistant director of the National Center on Grandfamilies through Generations United, said, “Generations United is the only national organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and older adults through intergenerational collaboration, public policies and programs that unite and strengthen all generations.”

Nash is part of the group of caregiver advocates for Generations United — titled Grand Voices.

“We provide that platform for them to come together as a community to develop skills

See GRANDFAMILIES on page 30A

Ben Waechter runs to his team after scoring the gamewinning goal in overtime.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Detroit Country Day student writes book about first job

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The summer between her freshman and sophomore years of high school, Bloomfield Hill’s resident Ananya Singla started her first job at McDonald’s. At the age of 15, she learned life lessons that she wanted to share with other teenagers — inspiring her to write a book.

“Drive Through Diaries: A Lesson in Life and Fries” is about her experience working at McDonald’s and takes a humorous approach to what Ananya describes as “humiliating stories” from working at her first job.

Singla is now a rising senior at Detroit Country Day School, and the book just launched. She went through the publishing process with self-publishing company FriesenPress.

“I never really considered myself a writer, actually,” Ananya said. “And then I worked at McDonald’s, and I had so many stories to share and so many lessons that I learned. I think I truly matured during

that time, and I took on responsibility, and I think that really pushed me to want to share my story with others.”

Ananya’s mother, Rolli Singla, shared that as first-generation Indian-Americans, they value hard work. She said Ananya was encouraged to work at McDonald’s by a classmate and decided to do it for pocket money.

“She grew up and turned into an adult that summer,” Rolli said. “She truly realized what labor and hard work means and how hard people in the service industry work.”

Rolli added that Ananya is the first one in her family to write a book.

“She thinks deeply, and her analysis of events or things is beyond, like, beyond what I can ever imagine or think,” Rolli said.

Some of the lessons in the book include: dealing with difficult customers, understanding how much you are getting paid, saving up money, being kind to yourself in stressful settings, dealing with co-

Ananya Singla, a Detroit Country Day School student, recently self-published, “Drive Through Diaries: A Lesson in Life and Fries.”

Photo provided by Ananya Singla

Village Club

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History of The Village Club

The Village Club, originally named The Village Women’s Club, has a long history in philanthropy and camaraderie.

“We’ve always been philanthropic, educational and social, even from the first day,” President Joan Primo said.

When it was founded in 1956, it was a charitable and educational organization with 30 charter members. The club quickly grew as the charter members each invited new members.

In 1962, the club purchased a clubhouse and hired its first paid employee. Throughout the years, many renovations have been made to the clubhouse to make it functional for the club to use. Additionally, the staff has grown significantly since the club’s early days.

Prior to the clubhouse, members would meet at different places around town — including living rooms.

“Their husbands had a club to go to, and the women could go as their guest, but this gave them a place of their own, which was very special,” group co-historian Linda Wilson said. “This was becoming more and more popular across the country at that time, but it was still a new idea.”

At one point, the membership club and the philanthropic organization were both a part of the same legal entity. However, in 1983, The Village Club Foundation was formed as a philanthropic arm of The Village Club. The Village Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and in the last four decades, has provided $4 million in grants to local nonprofits.

Today, The Village Club upholds the pillars of philanthropy, social and education. The club is known for its full activities calendar for members, dining experiences, private event spaces, travel opportunities and more.

Join the party

“The event is going to have just wonderful, wonderful food stations under tents on the lawn, lawn games, signature cocktails, dining on the terrace,” Primo said.

Tickets cost $74.95 each, plus tax and a service charge. Members, both current and legacy, are invited to bring guests. To make a reservation, contact club general manager Stan Pena by July 23 at generalmanager@thevillageclub.org or (248) 644-3450, ext. 227.

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

Dredging

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needed for the sediment to dewater. The beds will be located on the north side of Oak Avenue, between the river and Lake Park Drive.

The park will still be open and accessible to the public, since the work is constrained within the water. Parks and Recreation Manager Carrie Laird said that the dredging process will have “very little impact to the park area.”

For safety reasons, the public is asked to stay away from active construction. If any residents have questions about the operations, they can contact the engineering department at (248) 530-1840.

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

Singla

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workers and more.

“The book’s purpose is to help other teenagers who don’t want to make the same mistakes I did so that they can feel comfortable and confident taking on a new job,” she said.

“Drive Through Diaries: A Lesson in Life and Fries” can be purchased online through Amazon, Google Book Store, Kindle, Kobo Store, Nook, Itunes. The book can also be purchased from the FriesenPress BookStore.

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

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Valkyrie Vets Brings In-Home Comfort and Care to Oakland County’s Pets – and Their People

waiting rooms filled with scents and sounds of other nervous animals.

“We’re taking all of that out of the equation by coming to them,” Fleischmann said.

With the exception of X-rays and surgery, Valkyrie Vets offers a full range of veterinary services for dogs, cats and exotic pets. Routine check-ups, vaccinations, microchipping, nonemergency illness care and more are available, all within the comfort of the pet’s own home.

pets spend their ﬁnal moments surrounded by the people, scents and spaces they know best.

When you think of Valkyries from Norse mythology, you might picture fierce, compassionate, female guardians guiding heroes to peace and safety. That same spirit lies at the heart of Valkyrie Vets, a unique mobile veterinary service dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care right to the doorsteps of families across Oakland County.

Dr. Naomi Fleischmann, founder and lead practitioner of Valkyrie Vets, saw a need in the community for a different kind of veterinary experience — one that honors both the emotional well-being of pets and the convenience of their owners.

“The huge benefit of a mobile veterinary service is the decrease in stress for the pets,” said Dr. Fleischmann. “There’s no anxiety about getting into the car or the carrier, no unfamiliar

For owners of exotic pets, such as reptiles, birds or small mammals, the mobile approach offers even more beneﬁts.

“One of the many services that we offer for exotics includes enclosure evaluations,” Fleischmann said. “We take the time to look at their habitat, measure temperatures and UV bulb output, and help owners adjust their enclosures to provide the healthiest environment possible.

“Much of exotic animal care is about good husbandry — helping people understand the specific needs of their pets. Being mobile allows us to tailor our advice to the actual environment the pet lives in, which makes a huge difference.”

One of Valkyrie Vets’ most meaningful services is in-home euthanasia. When the time comes to say goodbye, many families ﬁnd comfort in letting their

Autumn-Joy Kendricks is a licensed veterinary technician and a member of the Valkyrie Vets team who knows ﬁrsthand what experiencing a pet’s transition in a comfortable environment means for the animals, and their human companions.

“I’ve had a couple of pets where I did, unfortunately, have to euthanize them. Being at home lets them have their normal day — on their favorite bed, surrounded by their toys,” she said. “It’s peaceful. They don’t have to ride in the car or panic in a clinic. That’s the last thing you want to see when they are on their ﬁnal journey.”

For Dr. Fleischmann and her team, it’s about more than medicine — it’s about fostering trust, building relationships and protecting the bond between humans and animals.

Valkyrie Vets serves communities throughout Oakland County. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (248) 220-7400 or go to valkyrievets.com.

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“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now ofers to others at Renew My Wellness located in Birmingham.

“Afer sufering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

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

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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

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9A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • JULY 23, 2025

Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber grants scholarships

BIRMINGHAM/ BLOOMFIELD — Five individuals pursuing post-secondary education were recently awarded scholarships totalling $10,000 from the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber: Patrick Fritz, Jamad Williams, Morgan Peterson, Faith Staley and Connor Donnellon. Each recipient received $2,000.

“Our annual scholarship program represents an outstanding benefit for Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber members while helping to keep the next generation of leaders pursuing their passions right here in Michigan,” said Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber President Joe Bauman in a press release. “We are grateful for the support we receive by our member businesses to make these scholarships possible.”

Applicants all plan to attend an accredited institution within Michigan and are either an employee of a Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber member business or have a parent who is.

More information on the Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber can be found at bbcc.com.

Certified Municipal Clerk’s Designation earned by administrative assistant

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township’s Clerk’s Office Administrative Assistant Tom Hayes recently earned a Certified Municipal Clerk’s Designation.

Hayes has been with Bloomfield Township since 2020.

“Obtaining my CMC designation came about after completing an extensive education program set by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Points for the designation were earned through obtaining my Master of Public Administration degree at Oakland University and through taking courses pertinent to the clerking profession through the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.”

Bloomfield Hills offers free food for kids this summer

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School is offering the Summer Food Service Program at Wing Lake Developmental Center. Free meals are available for school age children — under 18, or under 26 if enrolled in a special needs program. Breakfast is served from 8:45-9:30 a.m. and lunch is served from 10:45-11:30 a.m. MondaysThursdays at the Wing Lake cafeteria, 6490 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills. This program requires no registration.

DISCOUNTED MERCHANDISE, FOOD TRUCKS AND MORE AT BIRMINGHAM’S DAY ON THE TOWN

BIRMINGHAM — People are invited to Day On The Town 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in downtown Birmingham. Over 60 retailers will be featuring discounted merchandise. There will also be food trucks and more at the event. The Channel 955 Ice Cream Truck will be giving away complementary ice cream noon-2 p.m. Additionally, the Birmingham Police Department’s Open House will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. along Pierce and Martin streets. For more information, visit downtownbirmingham.com/dayonthetown.

Fritz Williams Peterson Staley Donnellon

Photos provided by the Birmingham Shopping District

Lacrosse

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tough fight in the semifinals,” Chawla explained. Detroit Catholic Central “in the finals was a familiar foe. We played them twice in the regular season. Lost both times by a goal … so coming into that game we felt that we could compete with them.”

Detroit Catholic Central was a perfect 23-0 going into the state title game and was the favorite to win states for most of the season.

“Obviously, anytime you play Catholic Central it’s a big day. … We were coming in as the underdog,” Chawla said. “It was great, for once, to think that the other team had the pressure.”

Even more impressive, Brother Rice won despite allowing three unanswered goals to start the game.

“We let up the first three goals, and I think it was that calmness (that helped the team recover),” Chawla said. “We came back and eventually tied it up. … It kind of went back and forth all game. I thought that game was one of the more exciting games that I’ve ever coached.”

In sudden death overtime, sophomore Ben Waechter scored the game winner to send Brother Rice home with another title.

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ABOVE: Brother Rice celebrates the program’s 17th Division I boys lacrosse state title at U of M Lacrosse Stadium after a 9-8 overtime victory June 6.

FAR LEFT: Ben Waechter runs to his team after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. NEAR LEFT: Bleacher railings collapse mid celebration as Brother Rice players celebrate with the student section.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Lacrosse

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“In the end, you had two really good teams, and it came down to one faceoff,” Brother Rice assistant coach Mark Hamilton said. “We broke a guy free, and Ben Waechter came down and scored the goal.”

The biggest point that both coaches praised the team for after the final game was the poise and confidence in the moment. This was one of the closest games of the season, and it was on the biggest stage, yet Brother Rice treated it as any other game until the game-winner was scored.

Brother Rice was able to keep composure thanks to a battle-tested philosophy from the program. No team has a harder schedule year in and year out than Brother Rice lacrosse, and that’s intentional.

“I go, ‘Look, I see who won the state championship in every state that we can play,’” Hamilton explained. “And we try to make it work. This past season, I think we did as good a job scheduling out-of-state games as we possibly could. We played every single state champion in the surrounding areas that we could.”

The program faced off against state champions in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and

for the first time ever, Kentucky. Rice also played Michigan’s Division II state champion, East Grand Rapids, and finished the year 19-5.

“All of those one-goal games that we had throughout the season really prepared us for the final minutes of the state championship,” Hamilton said. “There was no fear, and there was no panic. We knew the job we had to do. … They were ready for it.”

The 2025 state title is a reminder. There was a lot of talk about Brother Rice not being the same team that the program once was, or that the rest of the field has caught up to them. The team got back to the top and reminded everyone who the favorites are.

“Last year when we lost in the semifinals everyone kind of, around the state, started talking about … Brother Rice and the fall from grace,” Chawla said. “Proving, not only to other teams but to everywhere around the state that that wasn’t the case … this was a great proof point to show that.”

This is Chawla’s eighth state title since taking over as head coach in 2014. Next season, the team will look to win titles in backto-back years for the first time since 20162017.

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

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Artists return for West Bloomfield show

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now in its 22nd year, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show will return to West Bloomfield this weekend.

Event hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 26 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Parking is free behind Corewell Health Medical Center, 6900 Orchard Lake Road. The show spans several blocks along the road.

There will be nearly 130 artists specializing in a variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, watercolor, drawing, clay, glass, wood, mixed media, fiber, digital, jewelry and more.

Debbie Binder, a West Bloomfield trustee who serves as the township clerk, said she looks forward to the event.

“The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is a beautiful opportunity to bring residents together, along with inviting others to visit as we showcase West Bloomfield Township,” Binder said.

Those in attendance can look forward to seeing new talent.

“We have a lot of new artists that don’t participate in other Michigan shows,” said the show’s owner and producer, Patty Narozny.

Among the artists this year are Agnes Rathonyi, working in mixed media, as well as glass artist Scott Bayless and woodworker Michael Karonias.

Bayless, who lives just outside of Chicago, has been working with renowned glass artist Charles Lotton and his family since 1996. This is the only Michigan show in which he participates.

“It is a high-quality show,” Bayless said. “All the work is good stuff.”

Bayless has exhibited here since 2007, after Narozny met him at a show in Philadelphia.

“She was going around looking for

people to come and do the (Orchard Lake show),” Bayless said. “I gave it a try, and it did well for me.”

Bayless described his pieces as three-dimensional floral designs. His signature piece is a calla lily design. He said his detailed orchid design has also been quite popular.

“I’m trying to make things that look like real flowers encased in the glass,” Bayless said.

“I’m not somebody who is trying to put meaning into anything,” he added. “I’m trying to make pretty things that people enjoy.”

Terri Brody Elenzwieg is an artist and juror who judges the work of the artists before allowing them into the show. She has worked with Narozny for decades.

“I tell Patty, yes, let this one in, (or) no, that one is not doing his artwork,” she said.

She said there have been incidents when someone would import art from China or Africa and then try to pass it off as their own original work, requiring Brody Elenzwieg and Narozny to carefully discern authentic pieces from inauthentic ones.

“Patty works hard to provide a growing variety of price points while ensuring all artwork is original and artist-produced,” Binder said.

The show is suitable for all ages. There will be a youth art competition for grades K-8 or ages 5-13, judged at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27. Their work will be put on display, and the winners will receive cash prizes.

According to Narozny, the program teaches kids how to make money with their art, encouraging them both as aspiring artists and budding entrepreneurs. Among the schools involved are Steinway Gallery Arts Academy, Doherty Elementary, West Bloomfield Middle School, Sheiko Elementary, Knudson Elementary (Waterford), Forest Elementary, Melrose Park Elementary, Scotch Elementary and Alexander Elementary.

There will also be live musical performances, as well as a variety of food and drinks.

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Consider your goals before starting to organize a home office

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — While many people may have a home office for work, hobbies or other purposes, different furniture items and organizing techniques can be useful when trying to maintain the coordination of these spaces.

According to the United States Census Bureau, “In 2023, 13.8% of U.S. workers usually worked from home — more than twice the 5.7% that did so in 2019, despite a decrease from 17.9% in 2021 and 15.2% in 2022.

“In 2019, around 9 million people worked from home in the United States. By 2023, that number had soared to more than 22 million.”

This rise is generally due to the CO-

VID-19 pandemic and related lockdown restrictions, though different organizations have made some efforts to return to in-person work.

“Everybody was working from home, kids were at home, so we had to do a lot of reconfiguring of shared spaces, creating spaces,” said Jade Zygner, owner of O.C.Declutter Solutions, which uses “Organization Concepts to Declutter and Provide Solutions.” “So yeah … I was kind of thrown into the mix and that was certainly home offices.”

With this in mind, some people might still use their home office for work-related purposes as well as other recreational activities.

“I would say, you know, after the pandemic or during the pandemic, it was a lot of remote work and creating home offices in just about any space that we could find a

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lot of times,” said Janelle Azar, owner of A Meaningful Space LLC. “But now it’s more so about just having a dedicated office space. … I think it’s definitely changed. A lot of people have gone back into, you know, corporate settings versus more of a hybrid or work-from-home lifestyle.”

A Meaningful Space LLC is a business that provides organization support for homes and businesses as well as digital organization services and moving support around the

Macomb County Area and Ottawa and Erie counties in Ohio. Azar has been in this sort of professional organization business since 2018.

“So, I actually was in retail management for several years and got a little disheartened by the industry in and of itself, and wanted to find some of the things that I really liked about it and combine it with my own twist, and I love organization and I love working

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Jade Zygner, owner of O.C.Declutter Solutions, provides before and after examples of one of the many home offices that she has organized.

Photos provided by Jade Zygner

CRIME WATCH

Packages stolen from residences

BIRMINGHAM — From July 4-8, officers responded to multiple reports of packages being stolen from residents’ properties. Witnesses reported seeing masked individuals approaching front doors and taking packages. The suspects have not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

Man exposes himself in parked car

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 3:30 p.m. July 3, a man went to the Police

Department to report that he had observed a man exposing himself inside a vehicle parked on Townsend Street at 12:30 p.m. that day.

The incident lasted 15 minutes, during which the witness captured video and photos of the car. Police identified the suspect as a 41-year-old Rochester Hills man. An investigation is ongoing.

Woman hits security guard at hotel

BIRMINGHAM — On July 5 at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 200 block of South Old Woodward, where a highly intoxicated 40-year-old Birmingham woman refused to leave the establishment and struck a Daxton security guard, a 46-year-old Ferndale woman. The suspect was arrested and charged with

assault and battery and disturbing the peace.

Troy woman’s wallet stolen in grocery store

BIRMINGHAM — On July 4 at approximately 3 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a grocery store in the 2100 block of East Maple, where a 62-year-old Troy woman reported that her wallet had been stolen from her purse while she assisted a woman who asked for help with reading price tags in the produce section at around 10 a.m. that day.

The wallet contained $450 cash, identification and multiple credit/debit cards, which were quickly used to make more than $4,700 in fraudulent charges. An investigation is ongoing.

— Mary Genson

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Family ties drive local auto repair shops

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — When Bill Griffin, who owns Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic in Farmington Hills, injured his back in 2009, he was unable to work for a period of time.

The shop had only been open for two years, so his younger brother, Tom Griffin, stepped in to handle the business until Griffin got back on his feet.

“Had it not been for my brother the shop would have failed,” Griffin said.

Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic, located at 23905 Freeway Park Dr., offers many services. Talented staff members offer auto repair; suspension, steering and alignment; cooling system and engine repair; brake services and

more on everyday cars as well as classic cars and hot rods.

Family ties are a main reason why Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic has been a success. Along with his brother’s help, Griffin’s two daughters, Kelsey and Hannah, worked at the front counter of the shop after school. Doing clerical work and running for parts were among their many responsibilities. They also had to remember working with their dad came with boundaries.

“When you’re here, I’m your boss and not your dad,” he reminded them.

His daughters are now married with their own families and careers and no longer work at the shop. Their presence is missed, and their hard work over the years added to the growth of the family business.

“They did bring a good element to the shop and a

TOP: Chris Harris, fourth from right, and his daughter next to him, help carry on the family business of Midas Auto Service and Tires that Chris’ dad, Gil, started in 1990 with encouragement from Gil’s wife, Patricia.

BOTTOM: Randy Booden, right, opened B&B Collision in Royal Oak with his dad Bill Booden July 1, 1977. One year later, Randy Booden’s sister Wendy Tomassi, center, joined the family business and keeps the operation running smoothly as office manager. Although not a family member, Randy Booden credits manager Nick Olsowy, left, for “making his life so much better,” and said, “He’s such a good worker.”

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little more of a draw. They played an integral role in building the company,” Griffin said. “We were one big family working here.”

His ex-wife also was heavily involved in the family business and Griffin said she deserves much of the credit for helping to build Griffin’s Neighborhood Auto Clinic. For many years, Griffin, an Automotive Service Excellence master certified technician, worked for other people and used that experience to open up his own garage. He likes the variety the business brings.

“Every day is a different day,” Griffin said. “You never know what you’re going to do from day to day.”

‘I’d do it again in a heartbeat’

Family bonds also added strength at B&B Collision, located at 919 South Main St., in Royal Oak.

On July 1, 1977, Randy Booden and his father, Bill Booden, went into business together. They had both been working for different car dealerships and when Bill asked his son if he wanted to start a family business, Booden told him, “You bet.” They took their passion for cars and created B&B Collision, a family-owned auto repair facility offering a number of services including collision repair. Nearly 50 years ago, Royal Oak looked a lot different than it does today.

“It was a ghost town,” Booden said.

But the Boodens settled on Main Street because of the other auto-related businesses they neighbored with, including a transmission shop and a radiator store. B & B Collision employs a number of experienced and highly-trained certified technicians. The state-of-the-art repair facility, managed by Nick Olsowy, uses high-tech equipment.

One year after B&B Collision opened for business, they recruited Booden’s sister, Wendy Tomassi, to work as the office manager. Even on their busiest days, they are able to separate the work they do from their personal lives. Depending on each person’s strengths, the family members took on different roles.

“I guess just being familiar with the other person, you know how to work with them,” Booden said. “We knew how to leave the shop and leave the work here. Outside the shop, we didn’t talk about business. What we talked about was family.”

But working with family also brought challenges.

“We have our differences of opinion. We were able to work it out,” Booden said. “We can put everything out on the table, sit there and yell at each other, and 10 minutes

later we’re fine. You can move forward.”

The trio worked together for many years until Bill retired. He passed away in 2008, and Booden and Tomassi carry on his legacy.

“He’s the one who taught me to be the person I am today,” Booden said. “I love it. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”

Family bonds

Gil Harris opened up a family business when he found himself unemployed in 1990. He and his wife, Patricia, attended a franchise show and a new career was born when Gil opened Midas Auto Service and Tires at Eight Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Warren 35 years ago.

“I didn’t know anything about the automotive world,” Gil said. “I knew how to deal with people.”

He worked 60- to 70-hour weeks, determined to make sure the business was profitable. Patricia encouraged her husband all along.

“She was confident in me. She was all for it. I was scared to death,” Gil remembered. “You put every ounce of your money and security into others’ lives and hope and pray like hell that it works.”

The gamble paid off because the family, including their son, Chris, was able to open four different Midas locations over the years with several highly skilled staff members. That first year, Gil was named National Rookie of the Year for Midas.

With support from Patricia and Chris, Gil eventually sold two of the shops and continues to operate two locations: 2995 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy, and 41300 Garfield Road in Clinton Township.

“I actually enjoy what I do,” Gil said. “It was a learning process. The franchise (representatives) helped. I know how to hire people that have anything to do with cars, oil changes to air conditioners, changing engines. I had to be able to provide security in their jobs. That’s what we do. My wife did the financial part, and I operated the hiring. I’m very happy.”

Currently, Chris is the general manager of the family franchise. He got his start running the Detroit location and fit right in with the automotive world. Gil is “mostly retired” and Patricia is “fully retired.” They are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year. Working together proved positive for the Harris family, including Chris’ children.

“We always got along. We got along very well,” Gil said. “That doesn’t mean we don’t have some issues along the way. We sit down and work through the issues and come to an agreement on what needs to be done. It’s not always easy. Everyone is entitled to their opinions. Everyone has to find common ground.”

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Seeing Beyond Limits: How

Low vision doesn’t mean the end of independence—and it certainly doesn’t mean the end of hope. At Beyond Low Vision in Novi, Dr. John Jacobi is transforming lives by helping patients with vision loss regain the ability to do the things they love.

ones’ faces, and even drive in some cases.”

Perspire Sauna Studio opens in Birmingham

Perspire Sauna Studio, the nation’s leading infrared sauna and red light therapy franchise, opened a brand-new location inside Birmingham Pointe on July 18.

Its opening brings cutting-edge wellness technology to Oakland County and adds to the area’s booming health and lifestyle business scene. It also marks the second location for Stephanie and Rami Ubaydi, local entrepreneurs who launched Michigan’s first Perspire in Rochester Hills in 2023. Their first studio quickly became one of the busiest in the country.

With demand growing and a third location already in the works, the Ubaydis are rapidly establishing a wellness footprint across the region. The owners invite prospective clients to visit the studio for a tour and an opportunity to see the technology in action.

Perspire Sauna Studio is located at 1020 Haynes St., in Birmingham.

Low vision is a condition that glasses, surgery, or standard medical treatments can’t fully correct. It can make reading, driving, watching television, or recognizing faces nearly impossible. For adults with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or other serious eye diseases, it can feel like the world is slowly slipping away.

Dr. Jacobi’s mission is to stop that slide— and restore more than just sight. With more than 35 years of optometric experience and advanced training in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Jacobi is one of the only low vision specialists in Michigan who offers customized visual solutions using advanced optics like high-powered magnifers and miniature telescopes built into glasses.

“Most people with low vision have been told ‘nothing more can be done.’ That’s simply not true,” says Dr. Jacobi. “With the right tools and strategies, we can help patients read again, watch TV, see loved

As a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, Dr. Jacobi provides detailed functional vision assessments to understand how each patient’s unique condition affects their daily life. Then, he designs personalized low vision systems— specialized devices and glasses tailored to help them meet real-world goals.

One of his most powerful tools is the miniature telescope lens system, which can be added to glasses to magnify and enhance central vision. For patients with macular degeneration or advanced glaucoma, it can make the difference between watching a grandchild perform in a school play—or just hearing about it later.

Beyond his work with older adults, Dr. Jacobi also helps younger patients living with congenital or acquired visual impairment. His practice is fully devoted to low vision, and he works closely with other eye doctors across the state to bring his services to more people in need.

“Every case is different,” says Dr. Jacobi. “I’ve helped a 12-year-old read her favorite books again, and I’ve helped a 99-yearold get back to doing crossword puzzles. That’s the power of low vision care.”

Appointments with Dr. Jacobi are available in Novi, and an east side location may open soon based on demand. He also offers phone consultations and is happy to speak with referring optometrists or ophthalmologists.

If you or someone you love is struggling with vision loss, don’t give up. Beyond Low Vision may be the answer.

“Low vision care is not about what you’ve lost,” Dr. Jacobi says. “It’s about what we can help you get back.”

BUSINESS CLIP

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

25A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • JULY 23, 2025

JULY 23

Learn about dangers of synthetic drugs: Hear from Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, Oak Park Police Director Steve Cooper, Oakland County Undersheriff Timothy Willis and Farmington Hills Police Chief John Piggott, community forum moderated by former WXYZ Channel 7 investigative reporter Ronnie Dahl, 5:308:30 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5582, cityofsouthfield.com, read story at candgnews.com

JULY 24-27

‘Waitress’: Story about waitress and pie maker hoping to leave small town and bad marriage, original Broadway production based on book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Sara Bareilles, 7:30 p.m. July 24-25, 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 26, and 2 p.m. July 27, Seaholm High School, 2436 W. Lincoln St. in Birmingham, michiganstage.org/waitress

JULY 25

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham meetings: Hear from Oakland University political science professor Dave Dulio (“Trump’s First Six Months”), also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVPs for luncheon required, seniormens club@gmail.com, seniormensclubbirmingham.com

JULY 26

Day on the Town: Find discounted merchandise, food trucks, chalk art displays, kids activities, giveaways and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., in stores and along streets and sidewalks in downtown Birmingham, map available at allinbirmingham.com/visitors/dayonthetown

The Village Club’s 70th anniversary party: For past and present members of private women’s social club, outdoor event includes cocktails, live music, food stations, lawn games, prize drawings and more, 4-8 p.m., 190 E. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, RSVP by July 23, (248) 644-3450 (ext. 227), thevillageclub.org

AUG. 5

Health & Housing Summer Fest: Free expo for Oakland County residents, includes health, breastfeeding and housing resources, backpack giveaway and raffle, vision screenings, exams and glasses for ages 4-21, dental screenings for kids entering kindergarten, vaccine clinic for all ages, opportunities to enroll in WIC, nutrition and home-visiting nursing, and health screenings and basic ear exam, also bounce house (must wear socks), splash pad and playground, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd. in Royal Oak, (800) 848-5533, oakgov.info/ hhsfest

AUG. 7

Adult Battle of the Books: Ages 18 and older compete in teams of five or less, selections include “They Called Us Enemy” by George Takei, “The House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros, “The First State

of Being” by Erin Entrada, “Kelly Fuzz” by Mary Roach and “Killers of a Certain Age” by Deanna Raybourne, participants encouraged to dress in related spirit wear or costumes, 7-8:30 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, baldwinlib.org

AUG. 9

Project Kidsight Vision Screening: Free for ages 6 months and older, sponsored by Beverly Hills Lions Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, baldwinlib.org

AUG. 10

Relay for Life: Benefits American Cancer Society Relay For Life of South Oakland County, includes games, activities and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, relayforlife. org/southoaklandmi

AUG. 12

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club meeting: Hear from Andrea Onish (curator of education at Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at Saginaw Valley State University), also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, group meets every second Tuesday of month, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks before each event, tbmwc.com

AUG. 14

Poolside performance: Hear Zekkereya El-Magharbel and others play music inspired by sunken city of Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt, 6:30 p.m., Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

AUG. 16

Woodward Dream Cruise: Officially runs 9 a.m.-9 p.m., participating cities along 16-mile stretch of M-1 include Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Pontiac, see related events at woodwarddreamcruise.com

AUG. 20

Neighborhood Nights @Northbrook: Outdoor event features live music by bands and DJ, food truck, bounce house, basketball, pickleball and more, 5-8 p.m., Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, northbrookpc.org

AUG. 21

Movie in the Park: Watch “Finding Nemo,” bring blanket or chair and snacks, dusk, Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 646-6404, villagebeverlyhills.com

ONGOING

Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 26, Public Parking Lot #6, 660 N. Old Woodward Ave., allinbirmingham.com/farmersmarket

Weekly car show: 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, Pasteiner’s,

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33202 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, (248) 6462886, see hundreds of vehicle photos from past events at pasteiners.com/parking-at-pasteiners

Food trucks: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays until Aug. 20, parking lot of Bloomfield Community Television, 4190 Dublin Road in Bloomfield Township, see lineup at bloomfieldtwp.org/foodtruck

Cranbrook on the Green: Play artist-designed mini-golf course, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays) through August, then 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays in September, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, ticket includes admission to galleries, cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf

Art exhibits: 44th annual “Michigan Fine Arts Competition” features 80-plus juried artists, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays until Aug. 14, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

• “Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US” includes nearly 200 works by 80-plus artists, designers and architects, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (until 8 p.m. Thursdays) until Sept. 21, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

In the Park concert series: Hear Ben Sharkey (R&B, soul and jazz) July 23, FiftyAmpFuse (rock) July 30, Zang (rock, pop and country) Aug. 6, Magic Bus (late ’60s rock) Aug. 13, Mobile Dueling Pianos Aug. 20 and Rebecca Cameron Band (country) Aug. 27, 7 p.m., Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, bhamgov.org/concerts

Music on the Green and Music in the Park: Hear Mainstream Drive July 30 and 50 Amp Fuse Aug. 6, The Village Green, and Lost West Aug. 13, Franklin Community Association Gazebo and Park, 26495 Carol Ave., 6-8 p.m. with food trucks on site, fcamichigan. org/fcaevents

Outdoor movies: Watch “Moana 2” Aug. 8 and “Trolls”

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Sept. 5, bring chair or blanket, entertainment at 6:30 p.m. and shows at 7:30 p.m., Booth Park, corner of Harmon Street and North Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, allinbirmingham.com

Beverly Park activities: Java and Jazz includes free coffee and live music by Ryan Bills Trio Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, also Concerts in the Park with The Hood Aug. 8, 7 p.m., plus Food Truck Mondays, 4:30-7:30 p.m. until Aug. 25, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 646-6404, villagebeverlyhills.com

Woodward Memories: Exhibit highlights drive-ins, bowling alleys and businesses along Woodward Avenue during ’50s and ’60s, on display 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until July 26, Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum, 1411 Webster Road, curator@royaloakhistoricalsociety.org, (248) 439-1501, royaloakhistoricalsociety.org

Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers and Neighbors Club: Nonprofit comprising 270-plus women around world, group hosts monthly Welcome Coffee events to connect, share cultures and build friendships, also local activities including card games and sports, inquire about events at bbnc.membership@gmail. com, bbnewcomers.com

Second Saturday Book Sale: Monthly event also includes DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 6425800, btpl.org

Birmingham-Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., birminghamstamp.club

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

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with people, and it just seemed like the perfect fit,” Azar said.

O.C.Declutter Solutions is another business that provides professional organization services around metro Detroit. It was started in 2019 and aims to assist clients in the efforts of sorting, omitting and storing for various spaces.

“I was working, you know, in corporate America, but I wanted to do something to serve my community,” Zygner said. “So, I have always had an innate sense of talent with organizing, setting spaces, curating, things like that. So, I started (the) business, what was supposed to be a weekend kind of gig, and it turned full time and I’m helping all kinds of people, so it’s been great.”

At the start of Azar’s services, she urges patrons to consider their goals for the space before delving further into the process of going through items and setting up the space.

“So we start with the goal. … It’s usually offices or places that are multifunctional and have a lot of different purposes, so we want to think about those things as well,” Azar said. “I have a lot of clients who do some sort of crafting or painting, or sometimes they like to have a reading space in their home office or even a place for kids to come and do homework. So, it’s important to incorporate that into the overall picture and then really start to categorize items that are in the office.”

Categorizing allows clients to see what they have and how much they have, which leads to downsizing or editing and later considering what to do with the items that are leftover.

Zygner’s process for organization is done in stages, starting with getting easy stuff or stuff with very little attachment out of the room. This moves on to creating some new habits in a client’s system.

“So, now we’ve gotten rid of what you don’t need, so now we need to put categories of what you do need,” Zygner said. “So, we’re going to sort like with like, we’re going to kind of create zones, and so that’s how it kind of starts, and then the more you declutter and start to put like with like, the room just sort of reveals itself.”

In terms of furniture and different organization items, Azar recommends utilizing vertical space in the office, either through bookcases, shelving or pegboards as well as three-tier utility carts for crafts and electronics. Cord management can be another big concern for clients.

“One of the other organization jobs I did was for someone who was in the IT (in-

formation technology) industry, and in his home office, it was really important to have all the cords corralled,” Azar said.

“There’s different kits that you can get out there that have little sleeves where you can keep cords together or you can also use tags to identify what goes where, which can be really helpful if you’re dealing with kind of like a rat’s nest of tangled cords.”

Zygner recommends shelves, cubbies, paper trays and hooks as well as kanban boards, calendar systems and apps for logistical needs. She also suggests that potential clients do their due diligence when reaching out to professional organizers.

“Everybody has different work styles, so if you call a few different organizers, go with who you connect with,” Zygner said.

For more information, visit ameaning fulspace.com or ocdecluttersolutions.com.

SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ON JULY 8, 2025

Southfeld Township Board Meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Board Trustee’s present: Chalifoux, Mooney, Borowski, Fayz, Newitt, Clark

Board approved June 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Board approved June expenditures in the amount of $200,543.08

Board approved to receive and fle June Animal Control Report

Board approved Public Hearing - Police & Fire Special Assessment, September 9 @ 7:00pm

Board approved Special Meeting - Oakland County Assessing Contract, August 20 @ 3:30pm

Eileen Harryvan

Southfeld Township Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 07/23/2025

Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Interested parties may comment on the above listed cases in-person at the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be submitted in-person or by mail to the Village of Beverly Hills, Zoning Board of Appeals, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to sstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing; please note the case in the subject line. The applications may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Published: Birmingham-Bloomﬁeld Eagle 07/23/2025

Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Village of Beverly Hills Ofﬁce at 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. A public hearing will be held on the following case: Case #1437: In order to install a wall sign which exceeds 60 square feet, the business located at 31535 Southﬁeld Road (Paddle & Par, 24-02-427-011) is requesting a dimensional/non-use variance from Chapter 46 Zoning, Section 46-433 District Regulations, Permanent Business Sign Standards. Interested parties may comment on the above listed cases in-person at the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be submitted in-person or by mail to the Village of Beverly Hills, Zoning Board of Appeals, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to sstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing; please note the case in the subject line. The applications may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Published: Birmingham-Bloomﬁeld Eagle 07/23/2025

Village of Beverly Hills

Public Notice

RESOLUTION EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PERTAINING TO ZONING ORDINANCE 22.08.430 TITLED: KEEPING A FARM ANIMAL OR OTHER ANIMALS

WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, the Village Council established a moratorium and an animal subcommittee to regulate the type of animal(s) that exists in a community pursuant to public health, safety and welfare; and

WHEREAS, the animal subcommittee has held two (2) meetings: May 27, 2025 and June 9th, with one more meeting to be scheduled, and is moving forward with a proposed ordinance, but will not meet the deadline of the initial moratorium, which will expire at midnight on July 13, 2025; and;

WHEREAS, the initial moratorium stated if it is determined that the ordinance process cannot be completed in 90 days, the Village Council may extend the moratorium one time by Resolution for a period of not to exceed 90-days.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village of Beverly Hills, the Village Council fnds it reasonable and necessary to extend the moratorium hereby declared effective July 14, 2025, and effective for 90days, concluding at midnight on October 11, 2025 to complete the ordinance process. This Resolution shall be published in the Eagle, a newspaper circulated within the village, and on the village’s website.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the effective period of this moratorium any aggrieved property owner shall be entitled to hearing for the purpose of attempting to demonstrate to the Village Council the temporary moratorium pronounced in this this Resolution will result in the unnecessary interference with the use of their property or otherwise violates applicable provisions of state or federal constitutional law. Such hearing shall be conducted on an expedited basis before the Village Council. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Village Council shall make fndings and conclusions with respect to whether the Petitioner has demonstrated this moratorium has unreasonably affected the use of their property and/or this moratorium on its face or applied contains a violation of applicable law. If it is found and demonstrated that the deferral has the effect or precluding use of property or that it violates law or constitutional provision, the Village Council shall grant relief from the deferral to the degree necessary to cure the contravention.

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 07/23/2025

Carissa Brown Village Clerk

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Carissa Brown Village Clerk

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Carissa Brown Village Clerk

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Photo provided by Jade Zygner

Jade Zygner, owner of O.C.Declutter Solutions, helped organize a client’s computer accessories in this drawer.

Photo provided by Janelle Azar

Janelle Azar, whose business is A Meaningful Space LLC, recommends using shelving to take advantage of the vertical space in a home office.

Travel back to the late 1970s in a Volkswagen Westfalia

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Setting up camp inside Dawn Bols’ Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2 is like entering a time machine that dates back to 1979.

The sage-green van also is a reminder of the Michigan camping trips that Bols took as a child with her family, often to Wilderness State Park near Mackinaw City.

“It was like heaven to me playing with the kids on the beach,” the Harrison Township resident said. “It was so fun.”

Many of those family vacations were spent traveling in one of her dad’s Volkswagen vehicles. The first Volkswagen was not a camper bus, but the family still traveled in it and camped in tents.

Bols’ dad, Brian Bukantis, was always a fan of the Volkswagen bus and also owned a T-3 model in which the family did camp. The camping trips eventually stopped, but they still traveled up north via Volkswagen to a chalet in Houghton Lake, even in the wintertime.

“We used to freeze in the back,” Bols said. “My brother used to hog the little air vent in the back.” And it was a tradition for Dad to play music from Frank Zappa during every ride.

“It’s always a fond memory for sure,” Bols said. When Bols was 15, her dad took a break from driving Volkswagen buses. He eventually got back into the Westfalia’s driver’s seat. After Bols’ mom, Betty, died, Dad purchased the sage-green 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2. He often cruised with his buddies at different local events, including the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Bols is now the owner of

ABOVE: Dawn Bols’ 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2 has special meaning because it once belonged to her dad, Brian Bukantis. RIGHT: The Volkswagen Westfalia can sleep four people. The rear bench seat folds down to make a bed for two, and, when opened, the pop-up roof lifts off to become a two-person bed.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

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the Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2.

“I got it a couple years ago after my dad passed away,” Bols said.

Bols has taken good care of the vehicle, which has about 130,000 miles on it. The interior — with a warm, checkered decor — is all original. The vehicle has different components, including a comfortable sitting area with a table that swings out for meals. The two front seats swivel around to face the back of the vehicle for conversation. The retro ride is equipped with a sink, a holding tank and can be hooked up to running water.

When camping, the Volkswagen Westfalia can sleep four people. The rear bench seat folds down to make a bed for two. The pop-up roof lifts off to become a two-person bed when opened. But sometimes a little help is needed.

“It’s not the most comfortable sleeping arrangement,” Bols said. “We usually put an extra mattress down.”

The Westfalia has curtains that can be drawn shut to get a good night’s sleep, and Bols added some special touches to give the van a late 1970s vibe. Her husband gave her a handheld radio to display next to a clock radio. Bols also found a 1978 Coleco Football Electronic Quarterback handheld game, and a friend passed on a handheld Merlin electronic game — first made by Parker Brothers in 1978 — that feel right at home inside the bus.

While cruising and camping are fun, Bols prefers just to

take the van to local car shows.

“Because it’s in such good shape, I want to preserve it,” she said.

Another reason is because the vehicle doesn’t gather much speed when on the road. It only drives about 55 mph. To alert other drivers, Bols placed a magnet on the back window that reads “Slow moving vehicle.”

“It’s a stick shift. It’s a smooth ride but there’s no power steering,” Bols said. “Getting used to driving it is a little bit of a challenge.”

The camper bus draws plenty of attention from onlookers. Many comments about the vintage vehicle come from

people in their 20s.

“I always get peace signs out the windows and people honking,” Bols said.

Bols sometimes brings the bus to the monthly car shows from 5 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township. At the last Sanders car show, the employee pick of the month was the Volkswagen bus.

“I was shocked,” said Bols, adding that she received a bag of candy for the recognition.

She also won an award last month during Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot, a five-day event that ended with a car show and cruise June 14. Again, she was surprised. She didn’t plan to attend the Eastpointe event, but her brother, Doug Bukantis, invited her, and at the last minute she decided to go.

An annual pastime has been heading up to Port Crescent State Park, in Port Austin, during the Halloween season for its annual fall harvest. It’s something the family did with Dad, who got into the spirit of the holiday by becoming “Skull Man.” He’d wear a skull mask and cape to greet trickor-treaters through a fog machine that he set up. The bus was also decorated with skeletons and spider netting, and the tradition has continued.

According to the website autobarnclassiccars.com, Volkswagen began production of the Type 2 Microbus in 1967. Manufacturing continued through 1979, and there were many configurations of the Type 2 model.

“It was dubbed the Bay-Window Microbus with a onepiece windshield, sliding side door and a total of eight elongated windows for great visibility,” the website stated.

Life is full of ups and downs. But together, we can overcome any obstacle. Rise to any challenge. And fght any battle.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Bols’ 1979 Volkswagen Westfalia camper bus T-2 has a living space with a table that swings out for meals, games and conversation.

Grandfamilies

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and work together and connect,” Clark said.

The podcast

The “It’s a Grand Life” podcast started in 2023.

Some of the episodes include interviews with Julie Braciszewski, of Monarch Behavioral Health, who discusses “Anxiety in Children and Guidelines For Social Media Use,” author and psychotherapist Elaine K. Williams on “Grand Family Advice,” and Cyndi Pettit of Neighborhood House on poverty prevention.

“We just thought we were going to be a podcast until we interviewed so many folks and realized that many grandparents that are raising their grandkids did not do an adequate job preparing for their own retirement, and now they’ve got one to three additional mouths to feed, and

they’re just really struggling,” Nash said.

The Grand Fund

Last summer, Nash decided to start a 501(c)(3) to further assist grandfamilies, The Grand Fund. Since the launch, they have assisted over 125 families.

The Grand Fund supports Michigan families and plans to extend its reach to other states.

“It’s just been a labor of love. I can’t wait to see where this takes us in the years ahead. But there’s, there’s no real joy like helping folks who really need it,” Nash said.

Some of the families helped are featured on the website. Among the many families helped is one who received a washing machine; a grandmother in Pontiac who received assistance with repairing her minivan; and a family who received a new wheelchair ramp at their home. To assist many of these families, It’s a Grand Life partners with other organizations that support the local community.

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

Marjorie DeCapite In Loving Memory of

Beloved Birmingham Restaurant Owner and Community Pillar. Marjorie DeCapite, age 89, a cherished member of the Birmingham, Michigan community and the devoted wife and business partner of the late Armando DeCapite, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025, surrounded by her family while spending time at their northern Michigan home on Torch Lake. Marjorie was best known for her instrumental role as co-owner and ofce manager at Alban’s Bottle & Basket, a beloved Birmingham landmark that combined fne dining, a deli/catering service and an exceptional wine and spirits store under one roof. Her family knew her as a loving mother, grandmother (aka “Nona”), and a faithful and loving spouse. When Armando sufered a stroke in 2003, Marjorie and their daughter, Dana, stepped up to continue running the business with grace and dedication. Marjorie managed Alban’s for three more years, ensuring its legacy endured until its closure in 2006, all while ensuring continued care for Armando, who could ofen be found sitting at one of the tables on the main foor welcoming patrons with a warm smile. Her strength and devotion during that time were a testament to her character and love for both her husband and the community they served. Having only completed a high school education, she later pursued and obtained a college education at the University of Michigan Dearborn, successfully reaching her goal of earning her bachelor’s degree before either of her children. She was tireless in serving and caring for others in the simplest of ways. When it came to being a mother and wife to Armando, she did all the housework, was an amazing cook, and got up early every morning to make her children breakfast, never complaining. She would sing or hum a tune around the house during her daily work, modeling the guidance of St. Terese of Lisieux: Doing little things with great love. She adored her grandchildren and loved spending time with the family. She would endlessly ofer family and guests food or drink (the Italian-side Nonna in her). It ofen took a strong “no” to get her to back of. Marjorie will be remembered not only for her role in one of Birmingham’s most storied restaurants but also for her warmth, resilience, and the countless lives she touched through her hospitality and generosity. She supported many causes in and around the city, especially the Belle Isle Conservatory, Eastern Market, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Common Ground, PIME Missionaries, and her parish: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, to name a few. More recently Marjorie and her family have committed funds to the rebuilding and expansion of Sacred Heart Church in Elk Rapids, where the family attends Mass when staying at their home on Torch Lake. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Armando, her parents Dominic Moceri and Anita (Drozd) Kachinko, and her step-sister Sammy (Rosner) Stein. She is survived by her children, Marco (Allison) and Dana (David), her granddaughters Adella, Mia, Liliana, and Lucy, and half-sisters Michelle (Moceri) Grindstaf and Alexa (Kachinko) Haskard. While the family welcomes donations to any of the causes listed above, they are especially asking to honor Marjorie through donations to Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Elk Rapids—preferably the “New Building” fund—the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, or the Heart of Christ Clinic in Detroit. Visitation is from 3 pm to 8 pm on Monday, August 11th at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 32515 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI, with Rosary at 7:00 PM followed by refections on Marjorie’s life. Te funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, August 12th, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church in Beverly Hills. Doors open for visitors at 10:00 AM, and Mass starts promptly at 10:30 AM.

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