Water, sewer rates rise in West Bloomfield
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — During a meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees June 23, members voted for a 23% water rate increase and 13% sewer rate increase, an option referred to as “Rip the Band-Aid Off.”
The change went into effect with the July 1 meter reading.
The “Rip the Band-Aid Off” model starts off with the highest rate increases for both water and sewer, followed by four years of the lowest increases at around 4% increase for each year.
The township’s director of finance, Susan Hendrick, recommended the option, as did the township’s director of water and sewer utilities, Justin Taylor.
“We would end up at the end of five years with the lowest rate, though it is a large increase in the first year,” Hendrick said.
Brian Camiller, an accountant with Plante Moran, conducted the water sewer rate study for the township and presented his findings at the June 3 meeting and at a June 10 work session.
Three models were discussed. In addition to “Rip the Band-Aid Off,” there was an option called “Steady Eddie” where the increase would be the same each year for five years, estimated at around 10% each year for water and 7% for sewer, and “Slower Band-Aid Pull,” which starts
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DETROIT MAN DROWNS IN CASS LAKE
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
KEEGO HARBOR — Tragedy struck a group of five fishing on Cass Lake when one of them misjudged the depth of the water and died from drowning.
The deceased is Jaylen Brickerson, 26, of Detroit. He drowned in Cass Lake June 22.
According to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, Brickerson entered Cass Lake from a boat to cool off and float, thinking the water was shallow.
He was with four other people on the 20-foot boat, which had been trolling over a sandbar. The boat had apparently moved, repositioning itself over deeper water, according to the sheriff.
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Cass Lake in Keego Harbor was the site of a drowning June 22. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard encourages wearing a flotation device even if someone is a strong swimmer.
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West Bloomfield fire marshal retires
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Byron Turnquist officially retired from his role as fire marshal of the West Bloomfield Fire Department June 27, after 29 years of service.
Turnquist, who grew up in West Bloomfield, was originally hired as a firefighter and paramedic at the department on June 24, 1996.
He quickly moved up the ranks, promoted to ser-
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Sheriff shares tips for water safety
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — Summer is in full swing, and people are enjoying Oakland County’s many beautiful lakes and waterways.
After a tragic drowning on Cass Lake in Keego Harbor, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard shared watercraft and water safety tips.
“If you are not a strong swimmer — or even if you are — it’s not a bad idea to wear a flotation device,” Bouchard said.
People can drown in mere inches of water, depending on the circumstances, and find themselves in distress very quickly, the sheriff said.
“Unlike the movies or TV, where you see somebody off in the water (screaming), ‘Help, help, help,’ and there’s time to react and maybe even get to them — that’s not the way it happens,” Bouchard said. “People get into distress very quickly, and slip under the water very quickly, oftentimes without people even seeing them.”
Do not use alcohol or other mind- or body-altering substances while operating a boat or jumping in the water from a boat, he said.
“We (the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office) have seen people who have been drinking quite a bit, (and) they’re not driving the boat, so it’s legally OK for them to do that,” Bouchard said. “(But) they don’t realize the magnification of the physiological effects of
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ABOVE: Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist attends a party at the West Bloomfield Fire Department for his retirement June 27.
RIGHT: Turnquist receives a plaque from his colleague Ryan Glashauser. He served with the department for nearly 30 years.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
NEWS & NOTES
Registration opens for Create and Care Camp
FARMINGTON HILLS — Children in first through sixth grade are invited to join the Create and Care Camp, a week-long garden and arts experience focused on the natural world.
Hosted by St. John Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills in partnership with First United Methodist Church in Farmington, the camp will be held July 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 23225 Gill Road, Farmington Hills.
The hands-on camp is set outdoors and features storytelling, garden adventures, creative art projects and snacks. The cost is $25 for the first camper per family, and $5 for each extra child. Scholarships are also available. To register, visit stjohn-elca.org/cccamp.
West Bloomfield residents among ‘40 under 40’ recipients
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter recently announced the “40 Under 40” Class of 2025.
The recipients were selected from 300 applicants by a committee of county leaders and community members. The award recognizes “outstanding individuals” under 40 who live or work in Oakland County.
Three West Bloomfield residents were among the recipients. They include Nathan J. Fink, of partner at Fink Bressack; Hassan B. Sheikh, director of economic development for Wayne County; and Shane Robert Kolo, an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Sheikh, pictured below at far left, and Fink, far right, received a proclamation at the June 23 meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees. Kolo was not present.
“Both of you bring honor to the township,” said Township Supervisor Jonathan Warshay.
JULY 13
Music @ Main: Free concert featuring Ali McManus (singer with only 30% lung capacity and rare bone disorder whose lyrics tell life story while hoping to inspire others), 2-3 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
JULY 15
Optimist Club of West Bloomfield meeting: Hear from West Bloomfield Chief of Police Dale Young, also discussion about program planning and club
updates, 7:15 a.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, continues every first and third Tuesdays of month, facebook.com/westbloomfield optimist
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
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former WXYZ Channel 7 investigative reporter Ronnie Dahl, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5582, cityofsouthfield.com
JULY 26-27
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: Nearly 130 juried artists expected, also Youth Art Competition, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 26 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, 6925 Daly Road in West Bloomfield, hotworks.org
JULY 28
Golf fundraiser: Benefit for Hospitality House Food Pantry, 18-hole scramble includes cart, breakfast, lunch and dinner, drink ticket, “Beat the Celeb” competition with former Detroit Tigers catcher Lance Parrish, prizes, live auction, raffle and 50-50, 9:30 a.m., Edgewood Country Club, 8399 Commerce Road in Commerce Township, hhfp.org
AUG. 2
Rockin’ Under the Stars: Concert features Dan Tillery Music at 5:30 p.m. and Magic Bus at 8:30 p.m., also food, beer, local business engagement and all-ages activities, gates at 4 p.m., Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Road in Commerce Township, (248) 624-2826, lakesareachamber.com
ONGOING
‘Now. Here. This.’: Musical-comedy about four friends dissecting own lives while in science museum, performance by The Inspired Acting Company, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays July 11-27, 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, (248) 8639953, inspiredacting.org
Marshbank Music Series: Food trucks at 5:30 p.m. and free concerts at 6 p.m., hear Cosmic Groove (Top 40) July 9, Spacecat (Top 40) July 16, Old Days (Chicago tribute) July 23 and LostWest (Country rock and
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/ calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
pop) July 30, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org/events
Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., held in tent between West Bloomfield Township Public Library and Recreation Activities Center on Civic Center Campus, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, continues weekly until Sept. 30, see schedule at wbparks.org/series/ foodtrucktuesday, (248) 451-4845
Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake.org/ community_center
• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesdays of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108, commercetwp. com/library
Art exhibition: 78th annual event features works by Michigan Water Color Society members, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 11 a.m.7 p.m. Thursdays until July 23, Janice Charach Gallery at The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, thejdetroit.org
Family Caregiver Support Group: Topics may include avoiding isolation and loneliness, reducing stress and low mood, preventing burnout, learning about resources, boosting confidence, and planning for future, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays until July 17, Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at familycaregiversupport@jfsdetroit.org, (248) 763-6350
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IMMIGRANTS THRIVE IN BUSINESS, SHARE AMERICAN CULTURE
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The United States of America is the melting pot of people and cultures: a nation built on the dreams of people who came here from around the world, often to escape persecution.
Three business owners in C & G’s coverage area recently took the time to share their stories of how they found their dream through hard work, determination, and dedication in America.
‘If you apply yourself, you can make it’
Johnette Eggert, owner of Elite Bridal and Donate a Gown USA Int’l in Farmington Hills, came to the U.S. 30 years ago to escape the civil war in her native Liberia.
“I think it was the best decision they made for me,” Eggert said of her parents’ decision to bring her to the U.S.
She said she knows Africa and recalled seeing people get lined up and slaughtered in Liberia. She said people from Africa would be grateful just to be
here in the U.S. and to have the chance to obtain their dreams.
“It’s America, and the whole world fits in America. America is a big enough light. You go to Liberia, and people would give anything in the world to come here. Even if they’re sleeping on the street, they know that they can go to the church and get food. You can go and get a job. If you apply yourself, you can make it,” Eggert said.
She said entrepreneurship runs in her blood. Her parents founded the Richard M. Nixon Academy in 1965, a private school in Liberia for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Eggert said she believes education is the key to success for anyone. She also strives to help provide food to the community by donating to Cares in Farmington Hills.
Through the bridal shop, Eggert said she hopes to help local youth continue their education by providing scholarships. She also wants to support the schools her parents started in Liberia, where a teacher makes $25 and a principal, $75.
It was her father’s kindness and generosity to
TOP: Johnette Eggert came to the U.S. from Liberia 30 years ago. She said owning a business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights and hearing girls say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for highend dresses.
BOTTOM: Mariana Steganha said she and her husband, Rodrigo, decided to look into franchising their own Biggby Coffee business after the birth of their second child. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
Photos by Charity Meier
LEFT: “Yew look delicious,” thinks this deer as it approaches a shrub at a home in metro Detroit.
ABOVE: Gypsy moth caterpillars can cause significant damage to roses, leading to weakened plants.
Experts offer advice to protect gardens from hungry deer, rabbits and insects
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Many homeowners take pride in the creation of their gardens and foliage, so protection of that area is key.
Whether it’s small insects or roaming deer, intruders can have a profound effect on a home’s garden and greens.
David Lowenstein, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University’s Macomb County Extension Office, said homeowners should consider modifying the habitat of their garden area to prevent wildlife from finding it.
“Especially for deer, any kind of fencing would be very helpful for keeping them away,” he said. “The other option would be repellents. So, foul smells or products that have hot pepper that would repel deer and/ or rabbits. You have to be careful, though, by applying them directly to plants that you might eat, to make sure that if you use them, that it’s acceptable use within them (guidelines for use). Then for rabbits, removing any kind of brushy or weedy areas that are unmanaged where you see rabbits going, if they have less spaces to hide, that might be a way to reduce the amount of time that they spend on your property when they’re not feeding.”
Lowenstein explained that animals such as deer and rabbits are not picky when it comes to eating plants, as they will feed on a variety of evergreen shrubs like arborvitae, yews and hollies.
He also said they will feed on different kinds of perennials and, particularly for rabbits, they like tender, young plants.
“Early in the season is when there’s the highest risk of damage to your garden,” Lowenstein said. “If you’re just planting something new, that would be the main time to think about putting up small wire cages or some kind of small fencing to keep the rabbits away. Rabbits are less likely to feed on mature plants, whereas deer are the ones that pose a greater risk to both mature and younger plants.”
“Deer are less likely to feed on plants whose foliage is hairy or that has strong odors or that has spines on it,” he continued. “So, things like lamb’s ears, ornamental grasses, catmint, Russian sage, they don’t like feeding on those plants.”
Matt Colonius, co-owner of Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate in Oakland Township, said the first thing homeowners should do is identify what kind of pest they’re dealing with, as the biggest mistake they could make is to misidentify what issue they’re dealing with.
Colonius said fencing, netting and chicken wire are good for protection from these animals. For gophers, rabbits and squirrels, homeowners can use castor oil and scent-based repellent such as cayenne.
Issues with deer tend to be the most frequent complaints that Colonius hears from his customers, as deer go after all kinds of plants, flowers and vegetables. He recommended Deer Scram to help repel the mammals.
“It’s not affected by rain,” he said. “It’s like a granule powder and … it gets washed away when it rains. So, the Deer Scram is highly recommended to keep the deer out of the garden.”
Photo by David Wallace
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geant and then full-time inspector in the Fire Marshal Division. He then became deputy fire marshal, and in 2015 he became fire marshal, a role he has held ever since.
Turnquist said he will miss his coworkers the most.
“We spend more than a third of our lives together living with one another,” Turnquist said. “Once you come into fire administration, we don’t spend 24 hours here (anymore), but we’re still extremely close. We’re one big family. … I’ll miss that.”
Leading a life of public service for nearly 30 years, Turnquist said he’s proud of his work “trying to make the community safer and stronger,” which includes helping residents and local businesses after a fire.
“We spend a lot of time with families that have suffered a fire loss,” Turnquist explained. “We are there with them while they work with their insurance company … even during the reconstruction process, where it is appropriate.”
He noted the devastating effect that fires can have on people’s lives.
“If you have a fire at your home, your life just got turned upside down,” Turnquist
said. “You don’t know which end is up.”
He said he is also proud of helping business owners with code compliance.
“We want them to be successful,” Turnquist said. “We also want everybody who goes into their business, works in their business and surrounding neighbors of their business to be safe.”
The Fire Marshal Division visits commercial and manufacturing sites for safety checks. Inspectors verify that exit doors are operable and that paths of egress are clear. They also look for emergency lighting, extinguishers and other fire suppression systems, Turnquist said.
Some fires that occurred during his tenure were caused by a stain residents would use on their fences. When the rags were not properly cleaned and stored, they would sometimes combust as they dried.
Turnquist remembered smelling the stain once while he was on a call. He immediately called in a crew to search for the source.
“We were able to get into the garage and make sure there were no smoldering rags,” Turnquist said. “Because the last thing I
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Bouchard said that Brickerson was not a strong swimmer, and when he stepped overboard, the depth in Cass Lake was about 55 feet. A friend on the boat reportedly jumped into the water and tried to rescue him, but Brickerson panicked, and the friend could not hold him, causing the Detroit man to go under, losing contact with the boat.
A search and rescue team from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the scene about 4:15 p.m. after receiving a 911 call.
Once divers determined the approximate location of Brickerson, which was about 1,700 feet from the shoreline, the rescue team found him within six minutes.
According to the sheriff, Brickerson had been submerged for some time.
Rescue personnel immediately began CPR on him. Brickerson was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The sheriff lamented the turn of events that took place that day.
“An enjoyable day on the water can rapidly become a tragic moment,” Bouchard warned.
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those less fortunate that ultimately spared his life in Liberia. Eggert’s father, John Woolu, worked for the Liberian government and was on a hit list. However, the hitman who was assigned to assassinate her father recognized him and recalled how he had fed him as a young boy, when his family was homeless. So instead of killing him, he took her parents to the border, where they were able to return to the U.S.
Eggert said the business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights for many years and hearing girls repeatedly say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for high-end dresses.
“I had a dream and for months and months, I kept thinking about the dream, and I kept thinking about the vision, and what I would hear the students say about how they wished they had a place that was fancy and had a set up that wasn’t like a thrift store, but still be getting a resale item that was high end, and I was like, ‘I can do that.’ And here it is,” she said.
‘The feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had’
Jenny Wu, who owns three Chinese restaurants, came to the U.S. as a child in 1981 to escape political turmoil in her native China. Her family was labeled as traitors to the country by the Communist Party.
“There was a lot of changes. I noticed the streets were brighter. The streetlights just made it seem like America was really beautiful,” Wu said of her initial impression of America. “Back in the day in China wasn’t like how it is now. They didn’t allow people to have lights or have anything really. The streets were always dark at night. So that alone, just entering into the United States, the feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had.”
She said initially, a language barrier caused her family to struggle with employment for a while. She said they only came to the U.S. with approximately $30 and two suitcases. Eventually, her mom started one of the restaurants Wu owns with a friend in order to help her godson get a green card. However, her mom, a pianist, did not really care for the stress of the restaurant business, and her mom’s godson didn’t care for it, either. So Wu, who had gone to school at the University of Michigan for organizational studies, which incorporates business with psychology, ultimately took over the business and expanded it. At one point, she owned four restaurants across metro Detroit:
JJ Crab House and Lucky Kitchen, in Ann Arbor; Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi, in Livonia; and her largest one, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, in Novi. After 13 years in Novi, she closed the restaurant this year but still maintains her other locations.
Wu said she has faced some challenges as an immigrant business owner over the years, especially when there was the SARS epidemic, which originated from Hong Kong.
“SARS was a big challenge for me. A lot of people didn’t want to come eat Chinese food,” said Wu. “Also, back in 1993 when I started it, a lot of people saw Chinese food as really unhealthy. So yeah, there’s always challenges.”
‘This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it’
Mariana Steganha co-owns the Biggby Coffee franchise location in Lathrup Village with her husband, Rodrigo.
Originally from Brazil, she came to the U.S. with her husband, who had a temporary work assignment in 2016. She said he was offered a full-time position with his company in the U.S., and ultimately, they ended up staying stateside.
Steganha said that after the birth of her second child, they decided that a traditional 9-5 job was not something that was suitable for her anymore. They decided to look into franchising their own business. Steganha said their neighbor is the area representative for Biggby franchise locations and asked if they were interested in opening one. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
“My husband thought it was a good idea to own a business and long term, we would have more time for our family, too,” Steganha said. “This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it.”
They opened the franchise in November 2024. She said she really has enjoyed getting to know the community through the business.
Like Wu, Steganha said that the biggest challenge she had when coming to the country was the language barrier. She said her husband spoke the language well, but she didn’t. She did, however, have a foundational understanding of the written language and was able to learn it by submersion with her first job in the U.S.
“I got to learn how to communicate. I had to face challenges like talking to people over the phone, especially angry customers, with some delayed orders, for example. So you know customer service, so I was the first one to take the heat,” she said. “So that brought me a lot of experience. For me,
when I’m here at the cashier talking to people, that’s something that I really appreciate because it’s how everything started for me when I started my career path.
“I like that, and people get curious and say, ‘Hey, where are you from? I noticed your accent,’ and we start to get to know each other,” Steganha said.
She said getting to know the community and her staff is her favorite part of owning the coffee shop. She said she has learned a lot from both her customers and her staff.
Wu has been in the restaurant industry for years and said that her Novi customers have continued to frequent her Livonia lo-
cations. Eggert and Steganha, who recently opened their businesses, said that they just want people to know they exist. Call
LOCAL PRIESTS REFLECT ON FIRST AMERICAN POPE
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — With the excitement for Pope Leo XIV — the first pope from the U.S. — still reverberating, C & G Newspapers met with two local priests to hear their thoughts on the new pontiff, the impact on their parishes and their hopes for the new papacy.
Sharing their perspective were Monsignor Timothy Hogan, pastor of St. Fabian Catholic Church in Farmington, and Andrew Dawson, priest of Prince of Peace in West Bloomfield.
The College of Cardinals voted to make Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost the pope May 8, after the April 21 death of Pope Francis.
Prevost was born on the south side of
Chicago and grew up in a suburb of the Windy City.
“It is just wonderful for us to have an American pope for the first time,” Dawson said. “It allows us to view the church in a closer way, because oftentimes we can think of the Vatican and the pope — the Holy Father — being something distant from us and distant from our own experience.”
According to Dawson, the pope has visited some of the local parishes throughout his tenure as a priest, and this has given him insight on the people in the community.
“He understands Michigan people and Chicago people — the way that we think, the way that we talk,” Dawson said. “He understands us and our lives.”
Having a leader with this knowledge and empathy in the Vatican is important, he said.
“It’s a beautiful thing,” Dawson added.
The pope has served in Peru and Italy, traveling extensively around the world.
“His experience is quite global,” Hogan said. “He has a global perspective of much of the church.”
Hogan said he was still surprised the College of Cardinals elected him, but said, “I think we are very pleased (with the choice) in the archdioceses.”
Neither Dawson nor Hogan knew of Leo XIV before he became pope. Dawson explained one of the reasons for this.
The pope was a priest within the Augustinian Order, with its own focus areas that include education, ministering to the poor and others. This is what sent the new pope to Peru when he was still a priest, working with impoverished communities there.
Dawson is a diocesan priest, which
means he is ordained as a priest in a particular diocese, and although he may change churches, he stays within that diocese.
It has been reported that the number of Catholics and those attending Mass are decreasing steadily in the United States. Hogan hopes to see that trend reverse.
“Within my own parish, I certainly see
Ramp metering is now active on I-96 Flex Route
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — Motorists entering Interstate 96 from Milford Road might have already discovered the need to pause before entering the freeway, thanks to the new traffic light metering system that was activated June 18.
The flex route runs from Milford Road to Novi Road in Oakland County and has eight metered entrance ramps. All meters will be actice by July 1.
• Southbound Milford Road to eastbound I-96.
• Southbound Milford Road to westbound I-96.
• Northbound Milford Road to eastbound I-96.
• Wixom Road to westbound I-96.
• Southbound Novi Road to eastbound I-96.
• Southbound Novi Road to westbound I-96.
• Northbound Novi Road to eastbound I-96.
• Northbound Novi Road to westbound I-96.
Ramp meters have been used in many states with the goal of reducing crashes and improving travel times by controlling the flow
of traffic entering the freeway, according to a press release from the Michigan Department of Transportation.
MDOT will be activating the other ramp meters one by one over the next couple of weeks. Meters will function in the same fashion as traditional traffic lights, with red indicating to stop and green meaning to go.
Ramp traffic will be divided into two lanes. The traffic meters will alternate between the two. Only one lane and one vehicle will be allowed to merge at a time.
“By breaking up platoons of entering traffic, the need for drivers already on the freeway to slow down is reduced and vehicles can merge more smoothly onto the freeway,” MDOT states in the press release.
Vehicles that choose to ignore the traffic signals will face the same penalties as running a red light on the main roads.
If the traffic meter lights are flashing yellow, traffic may enter the freeway without stopping.
An instructional video on metered entrance ramps is now available for drivers to view on MDOT’s YouTube channel.
For more information on freeway ramp metering, go to the Federal Highway Administration website ops.fhwa.dot.gov.
LEFT: Andrew Dawson. Photo provided by Prince of Peace Catholic Church. CENTER: Monsignor Timothy Hogan. Photo provided by St. Fabian Catholic Church. RIGHT: Pope Leo XIV.
Photo provided by Vatican Media.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Ramp meters are now in use along the Interstate 96 Flex Route in Novi.
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with a water increase of about 18% the first year with 6% increases each year for four years, and an 18% increase for sewer rates the first year, with a nearly 2% increase each of the next four years.
Camiller emphasized that the numbers were projections and will be evaluated each year, and may be subject to fluctuations up or down.
It was for this reason that Debbie Binder, a West Bloomfield trustee and the township clerk, proposed to vote on implementing the 23% increase for the water bill the first year.
“In looking at a five-year projection … we don’t know (what will happen during) the following years. I think we should probably deal with what’s known, instead of potentially wishful thinking or the unknown,” Binder said.
The resolution was adopted by a vote of 4-1. Absent from the meeting was trustee Diane Rosenfeld Swimmer, who is a nurse and was working, according to Jonathan Warshay, the township supervisor. Trustee Jim Manna notified the board he would be late.
Trustee Vincent Kirkwood, the lone dissenter, was in favor of the “Steady Eddie” model.
“(For) a young family, 23% is hard, 10% is hard,” Kirkwood said.
Although he was of a different opinion than his fellow trustees, Kirkwood praised the thoughtfulness of their decision-making process and the in-depth discussions of the group.
“I think the board has done their due diligence with the staff to understand their reasoning why they’re going with the 23% (increase the first year). It was well thought out — just not my first option,” Kirkwood said.
“This is where the effectiveness of a board approach is helpful,” Binder said. “Because I thought I was going in one direction, but when you listen to the points of others, your perspective sometimes shifts.”
According to Camiller, municipalities in the region have been slow to raise their water rates to keep pace with inflation. The rate hike is a way to get the township “back on track.”
The Great Lakes Water Authority is the entity from which the township purchases water. While the GLWA raised its rates 6%, there were other variables that factored into the rate increase.
“The township must pay Oakland County for sewage disposal and infrastruc-
ture needs, (which) the county determines for the regional system,” Binder said.
The township also has significant capital improvement needs for local water and sewer systems “to ensure (the) longevity and function of our (water) systems,” she said.
Water loss also affects water rates.
“That is water you purchase that is lost through the system,” Binder said.
West Bloomfield has had low water loss compared to other communities. In recent years, the water loss rate increased but is still low. According to Binder, the lower rates in prior years were because of a metering issue at the GLWA station that was in the township’s favor.
“Every infrastructure needs investment in about 50 years, even with routine and appropriate maintenance,” Binder said. “Our water and sewer systems were originally installed in the mid-70s. We have reached a point where it is time to replace some of the existing components to ensure safe drinking water and a reliable sewer system.”
Oakland County residents who need assistance paying their water bills are encouraged to contact United Way Southeastern Michigan at (844) 211-4994.
Additional resources are available by contacting the township supervisor’s office at (248) 409-1581, or the water and sewer division at (248) 451-4780.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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Vincent Kirkwood, a township trustee, preferred more gradual rate increase options.
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Debbie Binder, a West Bloomfield trustee and a township clerk, discusses the options for a water rate increase during a board of trustees meeting June 23.
Pope
from page 12A
a fervor for the church right now,” Dawson said. “We are growing.”
The Catholic Church has gotten global attention in the past few months. Dawson said that both Catholics and non-Catholics were focused on the papal deliberations in Rome.
The papacy holds great responsibility, he added, noting the uniqueness of the role.
“There is no one you can turn to and ask, ‘How did you do this? How did you do that?’” Dawson said.
The pope’s chosen name — Leo XIV — shows affinity for the papacy of Leo XIII, Dawson said. Leo XIII was known for
his historic encyclical, “Rerum Novarum,” where he addressed the rights and duties of capital and labor during the Industrial Revolution.
Although there may be influences from previous popes, both Hogan and Dawson noted that Leo’s papacy will be his own. Both priests shared their hopes for the new pope.
“My prayer is that he would be incredibly open to the Grace of the Holy Spirit in his life and in his ministry,” Hogan said. “That he will continue to convey that as he has from the start, so that others in this world — both Catholics, non-Catholics and people of goodwill — will be drawn together in the human family with incredible respect and dignity.”
Dawson agreed.
“My prayer is that people will be open to listening,” Dawson said. “The Holy Father needs our prayers, and he needs our support.
We build the church together with God.” Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
Water safety
from page 3A
being in a very hot sun, drinking alcohol, and the body is in a dehydrated state. It can diminish your physical ability to swim or respond to an emergency.”
Other tips from the sheriff include doing a preseason check to make sure all equipment on the boat is operating properly and then checking again each time before setting sail.
Be sure to check the boat’s blower, lights and horn, and make sure that everything is in working order. The sheriff suggests “more is better” when it comes to watercraft safety equipment. Bouchard also suggests having a hook or other lifesaving tools that could help someone in distress.
Operating the boat while sober and having the proper equipment ready is paramount.
“If those two boxes are checked in terms of prevention, more than likely you’ll never see a water accident,” Bouchard said.
His message was echoed by the Greater West Bloomfield Community Coalition with their campaign, “Alcohol and Water DON’T Mix.”
According to the coalition, 70% of water recreation deaths involve the use of alcohol. Consequences of mixing alcohol and water recreation include misjudging one’s swimming ability, slowed reaction time, numbed senses, reduced coordination and reduced effectiveness of CPR.
“(The coalition’s) mission is to build community partnerships to reduce high risk behaviors including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, to help ensure that our youth may grow to their greatest potential,” said Lisa Berkey, executive director.
The sheriff also recommends assigning a designated observer when swimming.
“We have seen incidents where children have drowned surrounded by adults at a party, because one person is not tasked with watching that child at all times,” Bouchard said. “No one noticed they quickly slipped under the water and were at the bottom of the pool and drowned.”
Having an observer is important even for adult swimmers who are strong and athletic.
“In one tragic case, a young man who was a very strong swimmer — very athletic — was swimming to train to get into … peak physical condition. The day before, he swam across the lake and back without a problem,” Bouchard said. “But the next day when he went out to do the same thing, (and) he didn’t complete the swim and drowned.”
The swimmer may have gotten cramps, Bouchard said, but it’s unknown what happened.
“Don’t be misled by the fact (that) if you are a strong swimmer or if someone is a strong swimmer, that you don’t need safety equipment or safety observation of that swimmer, because you don’t know what’s going to happen,” Bouchard said.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
Photo provided by Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says “more is better” with safety equipment on a boat. It should include a life jacket for everyone onboard, a flotation device, and a hook to help rescue someone in distress.
Retirement
from page 9A
wanted to do was leave that residence and there could be a fire getting ready to ignite.”
He had some advice for young cadets starting out.
“Enjoy your career — it’s going to go by so fast,” Turnquist said, adding that he encourages firefighters to share their knowledge as they go.
He said the time seemed right for him to retire, allowing his colleagues to move up through the ranks and help shape the Fire Marshal Division. He said he looks forward to spending more time with his wife and enjoying the summer.
Township officials praised Turnquist for his work in West Bloomfield.
“Byron, in his role as fire marshal, has done so much
for this community in regard to fire prevention and fire safety,” said Greg Flynn, fire chief of West Bloomfield. “He has left a lasting impact on this community.”
Michael Patton, a former West Bloomfield police chief and current member of the township’s board of trustees, described his time working with Turnquist.
“He was a great ally to the Police Department. We know almost all the firefighters,” Patton said. “(Turnquist) would be the go-to person on what was appropriate on fire safety and building design.”
Patton also serves on the West Bloomfield Planning Commission.
“We would frequently see letters regarding projects in the township from (Turnquist). He was a person we sought input from,” Patton said. “He was a very knowledgeable subject matter expert in all things related to fire safety. We wish him well in all his future endeavors.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
Calendar
from page 5A
Free food distribution: Drive-up program for families and individuals in need, presented by Gleaners Community Food Bank, see dates and locations at pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events
Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township, ocmarket@oakgov.com, (248) 858-5495, also yoga July 17, Aug. 2 and 21, and Sept. 6 and 18, tai chi Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, document shredding Aug. 22, moonlight market Aug. 28, and craft nights Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, oakgov.com/community/ oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/farmers-market
• Celebrating 20 years of local farmers and artisans, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays until Oct. 29, Casey J.
Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
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
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Virtual events hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:308:30 p.m., schedule on chadd.net/chapter-events/527
Gardens
from page 8A
In the cases of insects invading the gardens, each year can be different as to what insects arrive, Lowenstein said.
Annually, there will be the same insects such as aphids, sawflies on roses and squash vine borers on squashes, but there also will be less-common insects that peak every few years.
“This year, I’ve been seeing a lot of reports of insect borers in different native plants,” he said. “So, these are either moths or beetles that lay their eggs towards the tip of the plant, and then it causes the tips, including the flower bud, to wilt. So, it doesn’t look like anything is wrong externally, just the plants are wilting. It seems almost like a watering issue. … It really depends on the kind of crop, too. Some insects are specialists. Others, like Japanese beetles, will feed on almost any kind of foliage.”
Lowenstein said a lot of destructive insects have beneficial insects, predators and parasitoid wasps that will attack them. Because of this, he doesn’t recommend using insecticides as the first option for controlling insect pests.
“If you have a garden that has a variety of wildflowers, the same kind of plants that are good for pollinators are also good for a lot of these beneficial insects,” he said. “The other strategies would depend on the insect pests. For plants, like aphids, they can be sprayed off the plant with a strong force of water. Other types of insect pests, maybe they need row covers to put over the plants to stop them from actually reaching the foliage. Or, as a last case resort, insecticides if the insect pest is causing damage to the point where, if it’s not controlled, it’ll kill the plant completely.”
One suggestion Colonius offered was to use neem oil to protect your garden. Neem oil is used to control black spot mildew, rust, spider mites and aphids. It helps prevent bugs, but it also helps injured plants and is organic.
“Powdery mildew right now is becoming a problem because of high humidity,” he said. “So, what’s nice about neem oil is, it will also get some of the mildew and some of the funguses, but it also controls, like, spider mites. So, that’s the really great thing about neem oil, if you’re treating for insects and you’re a beginner and you don’t want to worry about your pets and the neighbors and yourself.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orchard Lake Village Board of Review will meet at 9:00 a.m. until business is concluded on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The meeting will take place at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml. The purpose of this meeting is to correct Qualifed Errors in the assessment roll, and to consider Exemptions for hardships. The meeting is open to the public.
Nancy Morogi
CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the City Charter, the last date for fling nominating petitions for the Offce of City Councilmember will be July 22, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Two Councilmembers will be elected to three-year terms on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Petitions may be obtained from and are to be fled at the Offce of the City Clerk, located at 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan.
Nancy Morogi
City Clerk
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