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BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham City Commission held a workshop Sept. 11 to discuss water, sewers and an Aug. 24 rain event that generated a total of 178 reports of flooding in Birmingham.

Birmingham City Engineer Melissa Coatta gave a brief overview of how the city’s water and sewer system works.

According to Coatta’s presentation, Birmingham owns over 100 miles of water mains within the city. The city has five Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority connections — four located along 14 Mile Road and one on Quarton Lake.

The city has two water tanks that hold 500,000 gallons of water. There are two pumps at the bottom of the tanks that lift the water up to the top of the tower in the evening, and then it slowly gets released for usage throughout the day.

Coatta shared that in order to get from the city’s water main to private property, a water service connection at the

BIRMINGHAM — Shain Park will be the venue for the 49th Common Ground Birmingham Street Art Fair.

One hundred juried artists will have their art showcased in this show 10 a.m.6 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept.

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Common Ground, a crisis response agency focusing primarily on mental health and substance use, is partnering with the Guild of Artists and Artisans for this event.

“Birmingham remains a very important community to us,” said Jeff Kapuscinski, Common Ground’s chief external relations officer. “That is where our first location was. In fact, it was a bunch of parents and volunteers that came together concerned about teen suicide and drug use that really led to the creation of Common Ground.”

Last Common Ground served more than 170,000 people. Its Behavioral Health Urgent Care is the provider for 988 in Michigan.

Common Ground used to run this show themselves, but years ago they de-

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West Bloomfield resident Sally Wenczel, who is part of the township’s Environmental Commission, is concerned about the presence of harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, on West Bloomfield Lake.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently sent out a warning to residents about harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, that can form on lakes, rivers and ponds.

HABs form due to rapid growth of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

“Cyanobacteria are naturally present in lakes, rivers and ponds; unfortunately, some cyanobacteria produce toxins, called cyanotoxins, that can be present in blooms at levels that are harmful to people and animals,” the release states. “Last year, HABs were reported in 80 bodies of water in 38 Michigan counties, and their frequency and geographic distribution are increasing across the state.”

According to the release, to strengthen the HAB response capacity, nearly a dozen local health departments are part of a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services testing project to do site visits, collect samples, test them for cyanotoxins and send data and samples to the MDHHS.

The blooms typically occur from May through October, most often in August and September, and can last for days to weeks. They can change in size, location and toxicity over time.

Sally Wenczel is part of West Bloomfield’s Environmental Commission. She is also the treasurer and lake health committee chair for the West Bloomfield Lake Community Association.

Wenczel said that West Bloomfield Lake is “right in my backyard.” From her perspective, the best way to avoid HABs is to stay away from the water.

“You can’t kayak anymore. You can’t stick your feet in the water,” Wenczel said. “Don’t let your pets drink from it. You just have to stay away from the lake, and it’s not like one little spot on the lake; it’s, like, all across the whole lake. The whole lake is green.”

Wenczel shared the potential effects of HABs. “It produces a toxin, and that toxin can cause, in humans, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, numbness, headaches, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and in large amounts, it can actually harm your liver and kidneys,” she said. “So people who are swimming See TOXINS on page 19A

Man tries to lure student into car with promise of candy

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department is providing extra presence within the Bloomfield Hills School District after a stranger-danger incident Sept. 7.

Police say a man approached a male student on the property of Way Elementary, 765 W. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, sometime between 3:55 and 4:10 p.m. Sept. 7. According to police, the man requested that the student come with him to his vehicle and reportedly said he would give the student candy at his house.

The man was described as a thin white male between the ages of 30 and 40 years old. He is approximately 6 feet tall, with lightcolored hair and facial hair. He was last seen wearing jeans and a gray hooded sweatshirt with the hood up.

The student notified his parents of the situation, who then notified police.

Officer Nick Soley said the Bloomfield Township Police Department is working closely with the school district on the incident, and said school resource officers are continuing to investigate.

“The description that the young student gave was consistent with what others saw around there. They didn’t see the interaction, but they were able to confirm that someone matching the description was there,” Solely explained.

Since the incident, Soley said, the Bloomfield Township Police Department has been providing “an extra presence” at schools.

Police are asking that anyone at Way Elementary around the time of the incident with a vehicle recording or other electronic recording to review it and contact triney@bloomfieldtwp.org.

“We remind our community to stay vigilant of their surroundings. Do not engage anyone that approaches you or your children inappropriately, and immediately call 911. We ask parents to remind their children about stranger-danger, and contact a trusted adult when something doesn’t feel right,” township police said in a press release.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 4337755.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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WATCH Shelby township man arrested for intoxicated driving

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 3 at approximately 1 a.m., an officer on patrol initiated a traffic stop after seeing a vehicle run a stop sign at the intersection of Pierce and Merrill, turning right on a red light at Pierce and Brown without coming to a complete stop.

Officers noticed signs of intoxication from the driver, a 35-year-old man from Shelby Township. He failed sobriety evaluations and was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Keego Harbor resident reports assault

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 p.m. Sept. 2, officers were dispatched to parking lot No. 6, near North Old Woodward and Harmon, for a reported assault.

The victim, a 38-year-old Keego Harbor resident, said he was verbally threatened and then struck several times by a suspect, whom he knows. The victim returned to his vehicle and drove away. The victim was uninjured but was concerned about his future safety. An investigation is ongoing.

Victim reports identity theft

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Berwyn for a report of identity theft at 11 a.m. Sept. 2.

The victim received an email from a credit union the day before stating that someone had attempted to apply for an auto loan in his name.

The credit union denied the fraudulent

application, and the victim was able to freeze his credit before any additional fraudulent activity was reported. An investigation is ongoing.

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The stolen items are valued at a total of more than $12,000. An investigation is ongoing.

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Two men arrested for disturbing the peace

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 1 at approximately 8 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a cafe in the 33300 block of Woodward Avenue for a report of a stolen tip jar.

The manager reported that a potential employee took the jar from a counter and fled the store while waiting for an interview.

An investigation is ongoing.

Tools missing from construction site

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to a construction site near South Adams Road and Haynes Street for a larceny report Aug. 31.

A construction company foreman reported discovering that morning that several tools valued at a total of more than $500 were missing. He had noticed an unfamiliar person walking through the site the previous afternoon and stated that he believed this subject could have taken the tools.

This same suspect returned to the site Sept. 1 but fled when confronted by workers. An investigation is ongoing.

Residents report missing items after returning from vacation

BIRMINGHAM — On Aug. 28, an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Shirley to take a larceny report.

The 55-year-old homeowner reported that she noticed jewelry, a watch and an iPad missing from the home after returning from vacation. She said that the only people with access to the house were family and her

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1 a.m. Aug. 27, officers assisting with crowd control outside a restaurant in the 200 block of South Old Woodward Avenue saw two men begin fighting after exiting the restaurant.

They fell into a parked car and then the roadway as they struggled, until officers were able to separate the two. The suspects, a 25-year-old Macomb resident and a 27-yearold Shelby Township resident, were both arrested and charged with disturbing the peace.

Later that day, a 57-year-old Southfield resident and member of the restaurant’s security team went to the Birmingham Police Department to report damage to his vehicle, which had been parked on Old Woodward, in front of the restaurant, during the fight.

The victim’s information was added to the arrest report.

Pontiac resident arrested after traffic stop

BIRMINGHAM — An officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving erratically on northbound Woodward Avenue, near Quarton Road, Aug. 26 at approximately 3 a.m.

The officer initiated a traffic stop and observed signs of alcohol intoxication. The suspect, a 21-year-old Pontiac resident, presented only a passport as identification and failed sobriety evaluations.

She was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and driving with an expired license.

Suspect throws traffic barricade crossbeam on car

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the Peabody parking structure at 9 p.m. Aug. 25 for a report of damage to a vehicle.

The driver, a 51-year-old Grosse Pointe Woods resident, said a large object landed on her SUV’s hood as she paid to exit the parking structure, leaving two large dents and scratches. A witness across the street reported seeing someone throw something from the structure’s upper floors.

Police identified that object as an orange/white crossbeam for a traffic barricade.

A search of the structure found no people, but did locate multiple police barricades and caution tape on the upper floors, likely for recent maintenance. An investigation is ongoing.

Women caught on video stealing $400 in tequila

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a market in the 6500 block of Telegraph Road at approximately 3 p.m.

Sept. 7 for a retail fraud. Police say two women between the ages of 30 and 40 were seen on surveillance footage stealing 10 bottles of Casamigos Tequila, valued at $400.

The women placed the bottles into a shopping cart and then began placing those bottles into their shoulder bags, leaving the store without paying for any merchandise.

The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with any information should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

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Join Friends of Franklin Public Library at Oktoberfest FRANKLIN — The Friends of the Franklin Public Library will hold the sixth annual Oktoberfest 6 -9 p.m. Oct. 6 at the library in a tented Biergarten adjoining the library’s new outdoor reading garden.

Proceeds will be used to support the refurbishment and renovation of the library, including the reading garden, children’s and adult summer reading programs, and the purchase of DVDs for the library’s collection.

Guests will be able to enjoy food and beverages while listening to the Oktoberfest oompah music of Kielbasa Kings Polka Band.

There will be an assortment of craft beers from Farmington Brewing Co., Franklin Cider Mill cider, and two varieties of wine from Franklin’s own Tangerine Wine. Guests can expect a traditional German-style menu from caterer Frank N Dean’s, including their red oak wood burning chuck wagon, Bavarian pretzels, strudel and Black Forest cakes.

There will be a raffle at the event with a variety of prizes.

Tickets cost $70 and are available at the Franklin Public Library. Email frouquet@ franklin.lib.mi.us or call (248) 851-2254 for more information.

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Read in the Park with two featured authors

BIRMINGHAM — The Read in the Park celebration will feature two authors 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, in Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road.

Rhonda Gowler Greene, the author of over 25 children’s books, will talk at 11 a.m. Guests can then walk the Story Book Trail, which features one of her books.

Frank Anthony Polito, a Hazel Park native and the author of numerous novels, will talk at 1 p.m.

Registration is requested and can be done by calling (248) 554-4650.

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The Senior Men’s Club continues Friday luncheon meetings

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — After a break during August, the Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham is resuming its Friday luncheon meetings at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township.

The next luncheon will be Sept. 22 with Vicki Selva, the CEO of Oakland Thrive, presenting “Oakland Thrive: Working to Bolster Economic Development Throughout Oakland County.” On Sept. 29 Army Col. Ryan Howell, program manager of Main Battle Tank Systems, will present, “The Abrams Tank: Current and Future.” For more information, visit https://www.seniormensclubbirmingham.com.

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BIRMINGHAM — The 13th annual Men’s Health Event will be hosted by the MIU Men’s Health Foundation 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Ford Field in Detroit.

This free event offers, bloodwork, flu vaccinations, HIV testing, oral cancer and dental checks, vision and glaucoma screenings, skin cancer screenings, vein dopplers, diabetic foot checks, heart status monitoring, colorectal cancer FIT kits, posture and spine evaluation, lung function analysis, semenalysis education, kidney screenings and mental health evaluations for metro Detroit men 18 and older. These services are offered to men with or without health insurance.

Dr. Michael Lutz, the president and founder of the MIU Men’s Health Foundation and a urologist with the Michigan Institute of Urology, is a Birmingham resident.

“Mental health is men’s health,” Lutz said in a press release. “One of the things that is far too often not addressed when it comes to men’s health is the amount of stress, anxiety and fatigue people are dealing with in their daily lives. Mental health issues can translate into physical health issues, and both are equally important when it comes to taking care of our bodies and minds.”

Other features in the event include lunch, haircuts, inflatables for kids, a halftime show, fitness classes, a job fair and more.

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Birmingham Bridal owner accused of defrauding customers

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — After several brides reported not receiving their custom wedding dress orders or refunds from Birmingham Bridal, the owner has been accused of fraud.

On Sept. 5, Birmingham Bridal owner Nadica Ristivojevic, a 58-year-old from West Bloomfield, was charged with nine counts of false pretenses –$1,000 or more, but less than $20,000, one count for each victim. Authorities said that a total of approximately $40,000-$50,000 was defrauded from customers.

In 48th District Court, Ristivojevic was arraigned Sept.

8, where a $750,000 cash/surety bond was issued by Magistrate Julie Nelson-Klein. Ristivojevic was held in the Oakland County Jail following arraignment.

Ristivojevic is represented by attorney John Freeman, from Troy.

“We intend to defend against the charges. However, for her to be incarcerated on three-quarters of a million dollar bail, with no criminal history on a nonviolent offense, truly shocks the conscience,” Freeman said. “I’ve been practicing criminal law for 30 years, both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, and I can say based on that experience and the current kind of cases that I handle, that the amount of bond that’s been set is absolutely absurd.”

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“The first few we received were brides actually trying to go to their final fittings and get their dress because their wedding was coming up soon, and they found the location to be closed and couldn’t get a response from the owner,” Birmingham Police Chief Scott Grewe said.

According to the press release, detectives found that Birmingham Bridal was having money struggles. The investigation uncovered that the owner was paying for older orders by using funds from new orders. It was also found that Ristivojevic had a gambling habit and was trying to win back the money to pay for customers’ dress orders, police said.

Detective Rebekah Springer was recognized by the Birmingham Police Department “for her outstanding work that brought justice to the victims in this case.”

Since this report has gone public, Grewe said they have been getting more reports from previous Birmingham Bridal customers who experienced something similar.

Grewe encourages people to come forward if they have experienced fraud by Birmingham Bridal.

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BY MARY GENSON BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Thirty-four antique and collectible dealers from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana will be selling a variety of treasures at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills.

The 59th Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show will be open 10 a.m.6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Whether one’s interest is antiques from the 18th, 19th or 20th century, organizers say there will be something for everyone.

Dealers will be selling antique and estate jewelry, china, glassware, linens, pottery, furniture, vintage clothing and purses, porcelain, silver, cut glass, paintings, quilts, art glass, and much more.

Almost 60 years ago, this event began as a small church fundraiser.

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Throughout the years, the Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show has raised more than $705,000 for metro Detroit charities.

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“It really crosses a broad spectrum. …

We get oil painting, watercolor, glasswork jewelry, wood carvings. Almost any medium you can think of is represented at the art fair,” Kapuscinski said.

This year’s food vendors include Tastes For You, Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices, Marilyn’s, Frick’n Good Cookies and Luv’s Lemonade.

Saturday’s entertainment includes a performance from Mayflower Music 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Donatella 1-3 p.m.

On Sunday, Axis Music Academy will perform 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Yankin’ Covers will perform 1-3 p.m.

There will be a children’s activity area with various fun things for families to enjoy 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday.

“We get a lot of families that come up, and so this is a way for them to not only experience the art but also participate,” Kapuscinski said.

An art therapist and therapy dog will also be at the event.

A silent auction of artists’ work will

take place.

Rochester Hills photographer James Parker has been showing work in Birmingham since 2007. He is one of the artists in Common Ground’s Birmingham Street Art Fair. One of the series he shows is titled, “Stories Told In Things Left Behind.”

Many of these photographs are shot in the West; Parker grew up in South Dakota.

He said these photos are “about the absence of people.” He captures photos of prairies, towns, abandoned buildings, churches and anything else that fits the theme.

“I’m not limited to just South Dakota.

It is just probably the area that I’m the most familiar with, having grown up there, but I have lived here in Michigan for close to 40 years now. I moved up here for a job in the ‘80s and never left,” Parker said.

All of Parker’s work is digital photography. He experiments with color, texture and high dynamic range processing to give his photos a unique touch.

One of the pieces that will be at the Street Art Fair is titled “In the Shadow of the Bear.” This was shot near Bear Butte, in western South Dakota, in January, to represent winter in the Black Hills.

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METRO DETROIT — The majority of people look forward to retirement somewhere around the age of 65. However, for some, retirement is simply a boring separation from a career they love, and thus they choose to forgo it. “(Working) wants you to stay alive,” said Dick McLauglin, of Macomb Township. “You have that feeling of, ‘Oh, I’ve done enough. I can sleep in this morning.’ But you get up, you know, and get going, and that’s what I like.”

At the ripe young age of 100, McLaughlin works an average 20 hours a week over five days as a funeral director and pre arrangement counselor at Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors in Royal Oak, where he has worked since 1953. McLaughlin said he retired for two weeks in 1988 but was so bored that he jumped at the chance to return to his job after the owner asked him to return.

“You burn your duff off sitting at the house,” said McLaughlin.

“I stood out there on my deck and said to my wife, ‘I wonder

what I can do. I can’t play golf every day,’ and honest to God, John (Sullivan) called me the next day and says, ‘Dick, you want to come back to work?’ I says, ‘Yeah,’” McLaughlin recalled with a chuckle.

He said he loves his job as it allows him the opportunity to take care of people in their hour of need.

“Just taking care of people when they are in so much trouble mentally, usually, and just taking care of them … it just catches you when you did something satisfactory. You want to stay,” said McLaughlin. “You’re helping people get through a bad time, you know, and it’s just really a good thing.”

According to McLaughlin, his job also helps him retain a youthful mentality, and he enjoys the company of “young” people.

He said he is only as old as the person he is with.

“When I’m with you, I’m your age. When I’m with her, I’m her age. I don’t get any older than what you are, you know,” said McLaughlin. “And there’s a lot of young people working here.”

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METRO DETROIT — Planting new trees, bushes, shrubs and flowers can really brighten up a landscape and boost curb appeal, but knowing when to plant them is the key to having a thriving yard.

When timed right, planting additions can result in long-lasting landscaping; however, when timed wrong, you could be planting your hard-earned money to rest forever.

The key is to know what season and weather are best for new plants.

Linda Pelloni, the director of the Shelby Gardeners Club, said fall is the best time to plant.

“When adding trees and shrubs to your landscape, planting in the fall offers several benefits. It’s an ideal time for you, as all the hard gardening work of spring and the upkeep of summer will be winding down — plus it’s the best time for the tree,” Pelloni said in an email interview.

She said Marianne Willburn, gardening expert and author, says that the following are best to plant in the fall: butterfly bush, hydrangea, forsythia, beauty berry, viburnum and more.

“A shrub by definition is a woody, multi-stemmed plant, either deciduous or evergreen, that can grow from just a few inches high to over ten feet tall. Cooler air temperatures in the fall give freshly planted trees and shrubs a better chance to develop healthier root systems more rapidly than those planted in hotter months,” Pelloni said.

She said the recommended time for moving trees and shrubs is during the dor-

mant season. Early spring is generally the best time to transplant; conditions should be ideal for rapid root growth. Digging should be done when the soil is moist and when the plant is not under moisture stress.

Jennifer Ott, of My Thyme Gardens, which serves Macomb and Oakland counties, said autumn is the perfect time to nurture your green space by planting trees and shrubs. While early spring has its charms, fall planting comes with distinct advantages.

“Unlike the summer heat, fall provides milder temperatures, reducing the stress on newly planted trees and shrubs. Planting in the fall gives them a head start on establishing strong root systems before winter arrives,” she said in an email.

Ott said the soil is still warm from summer, offering an ideal environment for root growth. If a plant is planted during the summer heat, it will quickly dry out, turn a brown or orange color and die.

“Fall planting ensures your green additions have time to acclimate before the snow blankets the ground. The sweet spot for planting trees and shrubs is six to eight weeks before mid to late December, typically from early September through mid-October. Take advantage of fall sales at your local nurseries for the best deals,” she said.

She said that when choosing your green additions, think beyond aesthetics and consider their impact on the local ecosystem.

“For example, planting an oak tree not only provides shade but supports a staggering 2,300 species, including various birds, fungi, invertebrates, and mammals. Opt for native species like inkberry over less resilient options like boxwood. Inkberry’s berries offer sustenance to birds and small mam-

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in this water, recreating in the water — that’s why it’s advised to stay away from the water.”

Wenczel is also a commissioner for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, although she wanted to make it clear that she is speaking on behalf of herself as a resident and for her homeowners association.

According to Wenczel, a researcher from the University of Miami said that it appears airborne bacteria can travel an extended distance from algae blooms.

“This is freaking me out, because I’m living right next to this stuff, and so are 177 households in my neighborhood and the greater community around that,” she said.

“So, what are we really dealing with here? Is it enough to say, ‘stay out of the water?’ …

I have little kids, I have pets and I’ve been living on this lake for seven years, so what are the long-term health effects for me and my family?”

John Matousek is an aquatic biologist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, also known as EGLE. He discussed the possibility of bacteria traveling via air.

“There has been some information out there that it can become aerosolized, the toxins can. To my knowledge, it’s not far-reaching,” Matousek said. “Typically, where you run into issues like that is if you were skiing through it or jet-skiing through, like, an active bloom. Those toxins can become aerosolized and individuals recreating in that direct vicinity can have symptoms like nausea or, more likely, allergy symptoms — runny eyes, itchy eyes, dermal issues, stuff like that.”

Dermal issues pertain to skin and can cause problems such as hives and skin rashes.

Matousek said that there are different types of toxins.

“There are some that affect the liver, there’s some that affect the nervous system, but the most common symptoms in reports that we get are like dermal issues,” he said.

“It can be vomiting, it can be gastrointestinal issues, stuff like that. That’s the most common reports.”

Wenczel has heard speakers offering a potential solution to the problem, and some of what she heard has resonated with her.

“They were talking about natural, organic ways to heal a lake, to clean water … using bio enzymes and oxygenation,” she said.

Oxygenation is the process of adding oxygen to something.

Matousek was asked about bio enzymes and oxygenation as potential solutions for helping to clean water.

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“There’s no real great solution that I know of right now, other than trying to reduce nutrients in the water. Lake associations do a fair amount of spraying with treatment — chemicals.”

Matousek shared his perspective as to the best way to prevent HABs. “Nutrient reduction is the best way to do it,” he said. “Unfortunately, it’s not a short-term solution. Stuff that landowners can do is don’t fertilize your lawn right up to the lake edge; clean up after your pets to reduce nutrients that might flow off of your lawn and into the lake; use phosphorus-free detergents, soaps and things like that; try to make sure that your septic system, if you’re on septic, is functioning properly and not leaking.”

According to Matousek, a significant amount of testing is done in the state, with the state primarily relying on reports from the public.

“We ask people to send reports and photos,” he said. “Typically, our first effort is to take a look at the photos and determine whether or not it is a cyanobacterial bloom, which are the ones that can potentially produce toxins, and if it is, we will arrange some testing.”

Residents can send reports and photos to algaebloom@michigan.gov.

Wenczel said that West Bloomfield Lake is on life support.

“I believe we found a solution,” she said.

“The holdup is the state of Michigan, EGLE. … They don’t test it anymore. … They just put up signs that say, ‘Stay out of the water.’”

As far as Wenczel is concerned, HABs should be treated as a human health crisis.

To clean the lake, she estimated that the first year of treatment would cost more than $45,000.

“And then every year thereafter, you have to have a full year, I think it’s on a monthly basis — you put the bio enzymes in at each oxygenation station, so they’re located in various spots around the lake at the lake bottom,” Wenczel said. “And that is $16,000 a year for the bio enzymes.”

Wenczel shared where she thinks the funds to accomplish that should come from.

“Grant money might not even cover it.

It should be disaster funding,” she said. “We don’t have unlimited funds to do this massive cleanup project. We need help from the state.

This should be treated as an emergency.”

Wenczel added that the state governs the water and “they should be protecting it.”

From Matousek’s perspective, when it comes to a long-term solution, there are no easy answers.

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Birmingham Society of Women Painters presents ‘As We See It’ at BBAC

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BIRMINGHAM — Until Sept. 28, the juried works of the Birmingham Society of Women Painters will be on display at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

The group was founded in 1944 to provide women with formal instruction and a space to paint. This exclusive club now consists of about 62 women whose work varies in media.

In order to be accepted into the Birmingham Society of Women Painters, artists go through a thorough selection process, which involves nomination and portfolio review. In order to be considered, prospective members must receive a personal invitation from an existing member.

The society was instrumental in the establishment of the BBAC. With the support of businesses and community leaders, the Birmingham Art Association was founded in 1957. A few years later, the coalition formed a proposal to create a community arts center, the BBAC. Birmingham Society of Women Painters members continue to have a presence at the BBAC, and the organization has done about 76 shows at the art center.

“It is an honor to showcase the talented Birmingham Society of Women Painters in one of our galleries,” BBAC President and CEO Annie VanGelderen said. “Their collected work demonstrates the breadth of mediums and powerful observations that each artist possesses.”

About 45 pieces are featured in the exhibition, titled “As We See It.” While some years have a theme, this year does not. The title was

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private citizens doing what they can to help alleviate the problem.”

According to Matousek, there is a helpful photo guide on the state’s website to identify HABs. For the easiest way to find it, he suggests doing an internet search using the key words “EGLE HABs.” “If you see something suspicious, feel free to report it,” Matousek said. “If you do see something like that, just avoid it. When we do find toxins, they are typically located within the visible bloom itself. … Being able to recognize a bloom like that and stay away from it until it subsides is kind of the message we try to get out there.”

For Wenczel, ridding herself of the problem isn’t as simple as merely selling her

meant to generally encapsulate the idea that everyone has a unique interpretation of what their artwork means.

The juror for the “As We See It” exhibition was Detroit artist Carole Morisseau.

“We thought that she would be a good juror because there’s people that are abstract painters, and then there’s very realistic painters and anything in between,” Birmingham Society of Women Painters artist and Dues Secretary Laura Whitesides Host said. “This juror really appreciated all of that. She tried to choose work that kind of represented the whole group.”

Whitesides Host, who helped put on the show this year, had one piece selected to be in the show: “Cellular Stripes,” a monoprint that she thought of at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic when everyone was talking about cells.

“It was kind of making it a little more joyous that some cells are not COVID cells.

Some are healthy cells,” Whitesides Host said.

Other represented mediums in the show include oil painting on canvas, acrylic painting on canvas, oil painting on paper, acrylic painting on paper, watercolors, and printmaking.

“This truly is a celebration of art from our founding members of the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center,” VanGelderen said.

Learn more about the BBAC’s current exhibitions and hours at bbartcenter.org. The Birmingham Society of Women Painters is also showing at the Janice Charach Gallery at the Jewish Community Center, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, in a show titled “Her Story” with another group of women.

That show will run until Sept. 13. home.

“Nobody told me when I bought the house, and I feel like I’m so close to solving this problem,” she said. “I don’t have it in me to look somebody in the eye and say, ‘Sure, yeah, buy my house, the lake’s great, the neighborhood’s great.’ … I feel so bad for the people that you see moving in. We send out notices right away that say we have harmful algal bloom problems.”

More information on HABs can be found at michigan.gov/habs. Those who have questions about keeping themselves safe can call (800) 648-6942.

For more information on HABs and pets and livestock, including reporting diseases, call the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at (800) 292-3939. For more information on HABs and the environment, call EGLE at (800) 662-9278.

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LEFT: The divorce attorney keeps photos in his office of his many adventures: mountain climbing, riding elephants, and flying helicopters and gliders.

Along with his Pontiac Solstice, Markowitz has owned many convertibles, including a Chrysler Crossfire, an Audi, a BMW, a 1963 XKE Jaguar and an Excalibur.

METRO DETROIT — “Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t say, ‘I love your car,’” Seymour Markowitz said about his 2009 Pontiac Solstice convertible.

The West Bloomfield resident feels the same way about his sunshinecolored sports car.

“There’s something special about this car. It’s such a cute car. It’s a fun car,” Markowitz, 86, said. “I put the top down the whole summer. With the top down, it’s gorgeous. It has beautiful lines on it. It’s in great shape.

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The Pontiac Solstice was in production from 2005 to 2010, but in that short period of time it made an impression on Markowitz. Every day, he drives his yellow model to his law office in Bingham Farms, where he has been a divorce lawyer for 60 years.

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“In ’55, I was 18 years old. I worked top,” Markowitz said. “Some had four seats. for 70 days straight. I earned $10 a day at a Mine had two seats; just a roadster. It was gas station. I’d pump gas and check the oil. I so classic. Wherever you would go, people took that money, my brother took the same would be looking at it.”

Other convertibles in his garage over amount, $700, and my dad put $700 and we got a brand-new Ford convertible. It was the years included a Chrysler Crossfire, an kind of our car. It was so nice looking. It was Audi, a BMW, a 1963 XKE Jaguar, a “big” black and yellow. It’s not the color I ordered, Buick Wildcat and an MG. He also spent 12 but it was the only one they had on the lot, years driving Wrangler Jeeps without doors.

Along with the convertibles, Markowitz used and I took it,” he said.

That was the vehicle he drove to the other vehicles in which to travel.

“When I went to law school, I had a military base in Virginia when he began his stint in the U.S. Army. Stationed in the U.S., moped,” the Detroit College of Law graduMarkowitz served from 1956-58. A few years ate said. “It was cheap as far as the fuel goes.

I remember gas was 19 cents a gallon. I knew later, he got another convertible.

“I got a Lincoln, the same as the one where every gas station was.”

There was a time, too, in which Mar(President John) Kennedy was in when he was shot. Not the same car, but the same kowitz flew commercial helicopters just for style, the four-door,” he said. “It was huge, fun, often to Ann Arbor or Flint. He said he learned how to operate helicopters by usgold in color, suicide doors.”

The next convertible that captivated ing the G.I. Bill he received for his years in him was a 1966 Excalibur he said he bought the service. But being up in the air wasn’t his from movie star Steve McQueen, known for forte.

“I was a bad pilot,” he said. “I got lost his films including “Bullitt” and “The Great Escape.” Markowitz, who lived in Southfield many times.”

Along with his love for convertibles, at the time of the sale, still has the vehicle title for the car, which he purchased in De- Markowitz has traveled all over the world. In his office hangs a photo of him standing in cember 1968.

“I saw an ad for it in the paper,” Mar- front of the Taj Mahal. Through his travels, Markowitz rode on camels and elephants, kowitz said. “He had two of them.”

He didn’t get a chance to meet Mc- climbed Mount Sinai in Egypt and also went Queen. However, in exchange for her legal on an archeological dig in the Holy Land.

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THE RACE IS ON AT THE AMERICAN SPEED FESTIVAL PONTIAC — Fasten your seat belts — it’s time for the third annual American Speed Festival.

The event will race into town from Sept.

28 through Oct. 1 at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive, which is situated at the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and South Boulevard.

“The American Speed Festival offers more than just static displays; it provides an engaging and captivating experience for people of all ages,” an American Speed Festival press release states. “Attendees can fully immerse themselves in the event, hearing the thunderous roar of a NASCAR as it enters the pit lane, catching the scent of burning rubber around the track, and witnessing the thrilling spectacle of time attacks. It’s an interactive event that truly brings the excitement to life.”

The M1 Concourse is a playground for any car buff. The 87-acre property features a 1.5-mile road course, an events center, and indoor and outdoor spaces that overlook the racetrack. Also built on-site are private car condominiums that feature living rooms, kitchenettes and personal garages, which will open for a fee on late Friday afternoon.

The four-day American Speed Festival is a chance for car owners and spectators to mingle in an automotive setting. There will be race car drivers and sports car owners onsite. Everything from vintage Indy cars to historic stock vehicles to classic cars will spin their wheels. Some of the cars were built for speed, while others became popular because of their unique style.

“It will be a mix of early classic cars, Packards from the 1930s, cars from the ’50s, ’60s, Oldsmobiles, Buicks,” M1 Concourse CEO Timothy McGrane said.

Festival officials have set up the event so onlookers “can get up close and personal and talk to the drivers,” McGrane added.

In addition, the American Speed Festival will celebrate three significant automotive anniversaries: 100 years of Americans at Le Mans, 70 years of Corvette, and 50 years of International Race of Champions (IROC) Series.

The “vroom vroom” fun begins on Thursday with the “speed ring” circuit laps for competitors from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the Motor Grille driver reception from 6-9 p.m. The speed ring is a rare opportunity to see race cars from every era perform on the Concourse track.

The momentum continues on Friday with on-track activities featuring various clas-

sifications of supercars, endurance race cars, vintage Indy race cars and Le Mans race cars.

Corvette fans will want to stay for the Corvette parade laps at 12:50 p.m., along with the Reeves Callaway tribute, set for 12:25 p.m. Callaway founded Callaway Cars and was well known in the Corvette community.

“He passed away suddenly earlier this year,” McGrane said. “We’ll have six of his race cars from when he raced on display.”

Among the many activities on Saturday will be a parade lap featuring Ford GTs and GT40 sports cars, among more speed ring events. The festival will finish out Sunday with an awards ceremony, an art expo, an Americans at Le Mans seminar, a vintage Indy seminar and more.

“There are so many great cars out there,” said McGrane. But if he had to pick his favorite model, he said it would be “the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1.”

McGrane, who grew up in Kent, England, in the southeastern part of the country, remembers the look of the luxury sports car, which gained fame for the James Bond movies.

“It was sort of a brand I was fond of when I was a young boy,” McGrane said. “I grew up very close to a racetrack. Cars were something that made an impression on me very early in my life.”

For more information about the American Speed Festival — including admission fees to the various events, off-site parking and shuttles — visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999. For information about entering your car in the Speed Ring, email the car selection committee at asfcarselection@ m1concourse.com.

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The third annual American Speed Festival will be held from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac. The American Speed Festival will have several events throughout the four-day event and will celebrate three significant automotive anniversaries: 100 years of Americans at Le Mans, 70 years of Corvette, and 50 years of the International Race of Champions (IROC) Series.

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thing, you know. And they always remember you.”

Mclaughlin attributes his longevity to “the Good Lord.” He said he has survived World War II, when he served in the U.S. Army for three years as a court reporter from 1943-1945 in Japan and the South Pacific.

He left with the rank of corporal. He said he has also survived cancer, a heart attack, and a stroke.

McLaughlin said his family thinks he has worked enough. However, he said he completely disagrees. He said he doesn’t know what he’d do without his job. He says having a job allows seniors such as himself to stay busy and keep out of trouble.

Mike Lope, the co-owner of Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, describes McLaughlin as “unbelievable.” Lope said McLaughlin has worked with every funeral director and owner of Sullivan & Son — including his great-grandfather, who founded the business in 1906 — and is well known in the industry.

“It starts with his character,” said Lope.

“He has always put families first. So, in this line of work you have to be good with the rest

of the staff, but he’d always put the families and the community first. When you have that person, you don’t want to lose them. Around the building, it’s his sense of humor, embracing the rest of the staff sort of like family. …

He’s just a special guy. He always has been.

He’s been a mentor to all the younger people.

He’s always been good at what he does from the funeral director side, but also management and making sure that the staff understands what they’re doing. It’s always good to have him around, and we’ll keep him around as long as he wants to be here.”

According to Lope, McLaughlin has always said that without the job, he doesn’t know if he’d still be alive. Lope said he believes that having the job keeps McLaughlin alive and keeps him going as it gives him something to do.

“It’s kept him really sharp. Coming in to work and putting a suit on and being with individuals out in the community on funerals, meeting with them for their needs. And he’s just sort of like a perfect example of the fact that you don’t have to stop working. You can keep working and do it on your terms,” said Lope.

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“I just love working. I love the people I work with, work for. They treat me fine. …

I just love coming to work,” Huntley said. “I was home for them 10 weeks. I could tell you every car and what time of day that was coming up and down the street, because I couldn’t do nothing. It was crazy. I can’t shovel snow.

I can’t cut grass. I can’t cut branches down. I can’t do anything. So, in 79 years I have been working with these hands. Still got all 10 fingers. But I can’t stop working.”

Huntley recalled that his doctor had wanted him to retire after the heart attack, but Huntley told him no. They compromised on 24 hours a week, but after working four weeks at part-time hours, he insisted that his doctor let him return to full-time duties, and he now works 40 hours a week.

Huntley’s advice to workers is to find a career they enjoy.

According to Melissa Brown, of Avon Machining, the company offers phased retirement. Phased retirement allows retirement-age employees the opportunity to create a schedule that they want to adhere to.

She said this enables the employees to work while technically retired, allowing them to earn extra money while mentoring younger employees. However, she said those who par-

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Brown described Huntely as the hardest working person at the company.

“Oh my gosh, he never ever stops moving from the time he gets here,” she said. “He is always working. He is always finding something to do.”

“Jimmy outworks anybody in this place.

Anybody,” said John Binkowski, a machinist who works on Huntely’s team.

“He outworks our 20-year-olds,” added Brown.

“Except me. He busts my tail, let me tell you. And I love it, cause the days go by fast, but he doesn’t stop. He’s a go-getter, and he loves this job. He’s ornery, funny and very hard working,” said Binkowski.

Both Huntley and McLaughlin still drive themselves to and from work, which for both men is an approximately 45-minute commute. They both joked that they continued to work because they are/were married, as they spoke of their wives with found regard.

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connections in the community, and willingness to be flexible with schedules. He said the assistants usually work 10 to 20 hours per week. Lope said that it has proved to be beneficial for both the seniors and the funeral home because of the flexibility offered and needed by the positions.

“We do get some seniors coming to work with us because of the flexibility, the hours,” said Lope. “We’re very flexible as far as when people want to be here and how much time they want to spend here. … It is something that I think has worked out well.

It is one of those things that people say is mutually beneficial.”

He said that between the two Sullivan & Son locations, in Royal Oak and Utica, they currently have close to a dozen employees over the age of 65, and while a few — including his father, his uncle and McLaughlin — are actually funeral directors, many have come into the industry as a second career. Often, the seniors are retired firefighters, police officers, nurses, pastors, etc. Lope said they often find their senior employees through their community connections with schools,

churches and events. He said that, generally, someone will simply tell them they are interested in some extra work, and they don’t typically have to advertise for the positions.

According to Lope, funeral assistants are critical to their organization, doing things such as helping to direct people to where they need to go, and assisting families during visitations and other tasks during funeral services, such as bringing flowers or caskets into the parlor, church or cemetery.

“We always look for folks that are good in the community and understand what we’re doing and trying to do,” said Lope. “Most of them are, I would guess, late 60s to mid 70s.

So, somewhere between 65 and 80, but still super useful in the fact that they’re all very sharp communicators and able to do what they need to do. … Over the years they’ve been a group of people we look to hire.

They’ve been very helpful. … They become very polished and very understanding of what families need and what their expectations are and what funeral service is all about. It’s been a great fit for us. … It’s really kind of a cool gig for a lot of the seniors that work with us.”

Binkowski summed up some of the admiration: “Just that they’re that age and they’re still sharp, when I forgot my keys coming in.”

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Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show Chairman Marilyn Nix said.

This year, they are raising money for Camp Restore Detroit, a nonprofit organization that brings together volunteer groups to help work beside the people in the community to repair homes and more. They operate from Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 17100 Chalmers St. in Detroit.

This organization started in New Orleans when communities were drawn to help after Hurricane Katrina. This eventually led to the organization to expand to serve Detroit.

Nix said they hope to help this organization update their fire suppression system in their building, which does not meet current fire standards due to its age.

Antiques and collectables

“This year, one-third of our dealers come from out of state, so I feel like they will probably be bringing things that people are not seeing at other shows,” Nix said.

Sandra McElroy, from Crimson Rose Antiques, 205 Pierce St., No. 103, in Birmingham, has participated in the Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show for 14 years. Crimson Rose Antiques specializes in vintage and antique costume jewelry. She will also bring purses, perfume bottles, compacts and more to the show.

“The jewelry is the most popular only because it’s all across the board,” McElroy said. “It’s for the young, the teens to the millennials to as old as those in their 90s still buying the jewelry. Women will always adorn themselves, no matter what.”

She said that in the past decade she has observed more people in their 30s appreciating antique jewelry and pieces.

McElroy personally selects each piece that she sells, so she looks forward to seeing what people find interesting.

“It is nice to see that somebody loves it as much as I love it,” McElroy said.

Something for everyone

Guests can stop by the show’s Country Store for fresh apple, pumpkin, pecan and key lime homemade pies and other baked goods. Gluten-free options will be available. The Country Café will serve chicken cherry salad, gourmet sandwiches, brats, home cooked soups and sloppy joes. Guests will have the option to eat outside, weather permitting.

Proceeds from the Country Café and Country Store will go towards this year’s fundraising efforts.

For the first time, Birmingham-based Manya Basile Personal Property Appraisals will be at the event to offer services to guests looking to find the historical and/or financial value of an item. They will be doing appraisals 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30.

Guests can have up to three items appraised for $10 per item. Proceeds will be donated.

Items donated by Cross of Christ congregation members and sold at bargain prices will also be featured in “Estate Treasures for Charity” to benefit this year’s charity.

Returning this year, there will be printed notecards of the original murals by local artist Matt LeBarre around Cross of Christ Lutheran Church’s Light Center. These notecards are exclusive to the 59th Bloomfield Charity Antiques and Collectibles Show.

They can be purchased in boxes of 10 cards with five different images for $10. Postcard proceeds will also be donated to charity.

“They are really popular because they are just such quality art, and they’re really good for almost any kind of purpose,” Nix said.

Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a prize drawing for free to win one of several Target gift cards. The drawing will take place at the end of the show, and winners do not have to be present.

For more information, visit bloomfield cross.org/annual-events/antiqueshow.

SYNOPSIS SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 Board meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:47 p.m. (Recessed 8:31-8:36) Supervisor O’Reilly Chaired the Meeting Members Present: O’Reilly, Newitt, Nelson, Chalifoux, Cook, Oen, Harryvan Absent: None Public comments: None were heard Board approved Agenda Board approved Minutes for July 11, 2023 Meeting Board approved Proclamation for National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month Board approved Resolution of Updated Township Credit Card Policy Board approved updated Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination Board approved Metro Act Permit for fiberoptic installation by ExteNet Systems Board approved contract with Bloomfield Township for use of their animal shelter Board approved July and August 2023 Expenditures Eileen Harryvan Southfield Township Clerk Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 09/20/2023

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Coatta shared that approximately 116 miles of sewers exist in Birmingham, ranging from 6 inches to 72 inches.

Birmingham has three types of sewers: storm sewer, sanitary sewer and a combined sewer, which is entered by both rainwater and wastewater.

All sewers are gravity fed; there are no pump stations or lifts.

“Essentially, everything goes from upstream downstream via gravity, down to the lower portion of the sewer,” Coatta said at the meeting.

The design standards for Birmingham’s sewers are for a 10-year storm event, meaning there is a 10% probability of being equal or exceeding capacity.

Coatta shared additional information on how storm sewers work.

“A catch basin collects the rain runoff, and it drains via gravity to the storm sewer itself,” Coatta said at the meeting.

The outlet for a storm sewer is either the Rouge River or a combined system.

Residents may notice Birmingham having restrictive covers. Coatta explained that these are intended to “restrict the flow going into the sewer system.” While this helps prevent exceeding the sewer capacity, it can lead to street flooding.

Properties have sanitary sewer leads that can connect to wastewater, footing drains or a sump pump drain.

“For our combined system, the city’s sewer does drain to the Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner system via gravity itself,” Coatta said at the meeting.

The city is located in two sanitary sewer districts: Evergreen-Farmington Sanitary District and the Southeast-Oakland District/George W. Kuhn Drainage system. It then goes to the Detroit Wastewater Treatment Plant, owned by the Great Lakes Water Authority.

Retention treatment basins are not needed on dry days, but they are used during rain events to keep the system from going over capacity.

“If it’s over capacity, it will essentially get diverted to … a retention treatment basin,” Coatta said at the meeting. “It is treated there, and then that water overflow goes into the river itself.”

The Aug. 24 rain event

On Aug. 24, Birmingham saw the highest intensity rain event over a year’s time.

Fire Station No. 1 recorded the rain at its highest intensity, 10:20-10:35 p.m., at 3.62 inches per hour. The station exceeded a 500-year storm event.

Fire Station No. 2 recorded a little bit more rain at the beginning of the day on that side of the city, as well as a little bit less intense of an evening. That station experienced over a 400-year storm event.

The city received a total of 178 reports of flooding. Reports included surface flooding, clean water flooded into a basement, and sewer backups.

Steps by the city

During road reconstruction, Coatta said, the Engineering Department reviews existing sewers and checks the capacity of the sewers.

The department is also currently looking for ways to incorporate green infrastructure, such as a bio-swale and rain gardens.

She said recent maintenance includes the cleaning of the sewer and catch basins.

Next steps for the city include reviewing the types of flooding and investigating basement flooding areas. They also plan on studying stormwater management features, sewer relief, and separating the combined sewer.

Increasing public education is also one of their goals.

Coatta also outlines some next steps that residents can take: fill out the flood tracking form on the city’s website, know where the sewer lead is, televise the sewer lead on their property, and avoid pouring certain things down drains, including grease and oil.

Assistant City Manager Melissa Fairbairn shared information about sewer backup claims, including alerting residents to the 45-day deadline required for a claim following a backup. The backup claim deadline for the Aug. 24 rain event is Oct. 8.

For more information on filing sewer backup claims, visit, bhamgov.org/riskmanagement.

Commissioner comments and questions were followed by comments and questions from the public. To hear this feedback, the full workshop can be watched at vimeo. com/858838068.

“The entire commission and staff has enormous sympathy for people who had sewage in their basements,” Mayor Therese Longe said. “It’s the worst, and we get that, and we’re looking at all options that we can control and networking with our Oakland County system for things that they can control.”

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SYNOPSIS SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Board meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Supervisor O’Reilly Chaired the Meeting Members Present: O’Reilly, Newitt, Nelson, Chalifoux, Cook, Oen Absent: Harryvan Public comments: None were heard Board approved Agenda Board reviewed architectural drawings and approved bid proposals be sent to contractors for interior renovation of Township facility Eileen Harryvan Southfield Township Clerk Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 09/20/2023

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Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 10/9/2023 Public Notice is hereby given that The Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:30 pm at the Village of Beverly Hills Office at 18500 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025.

The following case will be heard: Case #1412: In order to construct a 526 square foot addition to the existing 416 square foot attached garage, the owner of the home at 18651 Walmer Lane is requesting the following dimensional variances from Chapter 22 Zoning: Request #1: A variance of 222 square feet from Section 22.04 Definitions limiting the maximum floor area of a private garage to 720 square feet to allow for a 942 square foot garage.

Request #2: A variance of 2.4 feet from Section 22.24.010.a. to allow an addition to the existing garage to be constructed with a 37.9 foot front yard open space.

Request #3: A variance of 1 foot from Section 22.08.100.g. limiting the maximum total width of garage doors facing a street to 24 feet to allow for a total garage door width of 25 feet facing a street.

Interested parties may comment on the request in person at the scheduled hearing. 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 mstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:30 p.m. on the date of the hearing. The application may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Kristin Rutkowski Village Clerk Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 09/20/2023

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SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM

855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net *Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title, and license transfer fee (new plate, additional).

Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital finance rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change,Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp October 2, 2023.

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Live Auction Sat., Sept. 23, 10 a.m. 7418 Hill Rd. Swartz Creek, MI 48473. New Holland 4x4 1520 Compact Diesel Tractor, Cub Cadet 50" Lawn Tractor, 3 pt. brush mower - finish mower - snowblower, Tools, Mobility scooter, Antiques, more. Details at NarhiAuctions.com 810.266.6474 Epic Fall Military, Antique and Modern Gun Live Auction. Bid online now! Live auction 10 AM, Saturday, September 30, Coldwater, MI. Over 450 firearms.

Huge assortment of ammunition and accessories (live crowd only.) Details at EpicGunAuction.com.

Firearms Online Auction Happening Now. Excellent Assortment New, Used, Collector Firearms +Ammo. Inspection/ Shipping Available. Bid Anywhere/ Published: September 20, 2023

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES PARK MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

SERVICE PLUMBER

STAFFING AGENCY in Farmington Hills Needs a Staff Coordinator, Full/Part-time, Pay Rate- $18.50/hr.

Health Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacations, Valid Drivers License Required,

Permanent part-time Park Maintenance Personnel position, $17.66 - $22.92 hourly (32 hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination(s) is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, as well as possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, September 29, 2023.The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment.

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OCEAN DWELLERS ACROSS 1. Kind of wrap 6. Pose a question 9. Be sore 13. Ottoman title 14. Ornamental pond-dweller 15. Florida Key, e.g.

16. Mr. T and friends 17. Knot-tying vow (2 words) 18. Milan’s La ____ 19. *Walrus’ cousin (2 words) 21. *Crustacean “on the barbie” 23. Finish line 24. Creole vegetable 25. He had 28. Gives a helping hand 30. Tranquil 35. Frosts, as in cake 37. Bear, in Latin 39. All the words in a language 40. “By ____, I think she’s got it!”

41. Silver to Lone Ranger 43. Chows down 44. Mark Twain to Samuel Langhorne Clemens 46. Toupee spot 47. Pestilence pest 48. Singer Eilish 50. Rub the wrong way 52. Yoda: “Do or do not. There is no ____” 53. *A type of whale or the color of many dolphins 55. Overnight lodging 57. *Inspiration for a certain pineapple dweller 60. *Inspiration for Marvel’s Doc Ock 64. South American juice flavor 65. Bearded antelope 67. All thumbs 68. Pineda of Journey 69. Stomach pain-causing acronym 70. Hundred, in Italian 71. Hammer part 72. Not stood 73. Bar, legally DOWN 1. R&R destinations 2. Angie Thomas’ “The ____ U Give” 3. Seaward 4. *Cetology object of study 5. Thin layer 6. *Like green sea

turtle and loggerhead sea turtle 7. Grass “carpet” 8. Newsstand, e.g.

9. Fungal spore sacs 10. *Edible bivalve 11. S.O.S. 12. Pilot’s estimate, acr.

15. Netanyahu’s country 20. Abomination 22. 9 to 5, e.g.

24. Bone burial spot 25. Muslim woman’s headscarf 26. Cause for food recall 27. a.k.a. Lucifer 29. Between stop and roll 31. *Coral polyps’ structure 32. Raise one’s rank 33. Potassium nitrate 34. Student’s request for ChatGPT? 36. *#19 Across’ earless cousin

38. Hostile to 42. Opposite of ecbatic 45. Smoke, sometimes 49. Energy unit 51. Attract 54. Front of cuirass 56. Religiously unaffiliated, pl.

57. Confident answer

58. Glazier’s unit 59. Baker’s baker 60. Give a boot 61. Closely confined 62. Plotting 63. “____! In the Name of Love” 64. Year off in school 66. Giannis’ league

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 21

Bourbon, Cigars and Friends: VIP experience at 6 p.m. and general admission from 7-9 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, www.community house.com/event/bourbon-cigars-friends

SEPT. 22-24

‘A Raisin In The Sun’: Performed by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Sept. 22-23 and 2 p.m. Sept. 24, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com

Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29, Public Parking Lot 6, 660 North Old Woodward Ave., ALLINBirmingham.com/Farmers Market Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon 10:30 a.m. every Friday, Iroquois Club, 42328 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP by previous Monday, seniormensclubbirmingham. com

SEPT. 23-24

Birmingham Street Art Fair: 100-plus artists, live music and silent auction to benefit Common Ground, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 23 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 24, Shain Park in Birmingham, birminghamstreetartfair.com

SEPT. 23

Cemetery tour: 1 p.m., meet at east gate of Greenwood Cemetery, Oak Avenue in Birmingham

SEP 23-24

Michigan Fall Festival: Pumpkin bowling and decorating, hay bale pyramid, costume contests for kids and dogs, cider and doughnuts, and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court in Lake Orion, canterburyvillage.com

SEPT. 30

Fall Festival: Hayrides, artisan market, food trucks, music, kids activities, farm animals, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnut tent, bonfire and more, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com

SEPT. 30

Read in the Park: Author talks, activities and storybook trail, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, baldwinlib.org

OCT. 7 Art exhibits: “Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other,” panel discussion (2:30-4 p.m.) and closing reception (4-5 p.m.) Sept. 23, on display until Sept. 24, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

Nightmare on Auburn Road: Trick or treating, family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, zombie walk, Michigan craft beer tent, live music, find Bigfoot contest, and more, noon-8 p.m., downtown Utica

OCT. 6

• “As We See It,” works by Birmingham Society of Women Painters, John K. Bunkley, Philip Ruehle and more, on display until Sept. 28, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

Cemetery tour: Learn about Civil War soldiers, noon-2 p.m., Mount Avon Cemetery, 400 Sixth St. in Rochester (meet at Third Street entrance), (248) 266-5440

OCT. 15

Movie discussion club: Meets 7 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Scare Away Hunger 5K and Family Fun Run: Supports Neighborhood House, costumes encouraged, 9 a.m., music and snacks after, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 Sixth St., register at ranh.org/events

OCT. 2

Pars Fore Pink golf outing: Event supports organization’s mission to reduce financial stress for local breast cancer treatment patients, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Birmingham Country Club, 1750 Saxon Drive, www. shadesofpinkfoundation.org Oktoberfest: Local craft beer, German-themed food, oompah music and more, 6-9 p.m., Franklin Public Library, (248) 851-2254 Java and Jazz series: Featuring Ryan Bills Trio, 9 a.m.-noon, Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, villagebeverlyhills.com/newslist.php

OCT. 19

Keep Your Marbles Club: Brain/memory group aimed at lowering risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, all ages welcome, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us

ONGOING

Outstanding Women Speaker Series: Hear from Luanne Ewald Sept. 28, Ann Manix Oct. 19 and Becca Mix Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m., also open house, The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, free but reservations required, (248) 644-3450, ext. 223 Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Iroquois Club, 42328 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP two weeks prior to each event, chriswludyka@outlook.com, (248) 303-7339, thebirminghammetropolitanwomensclub.weebly.com

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m.

Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 and 21, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, (586) 879-4674, www. birminghamstamp.club Book club: Meets 10 a.m. every fourth Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

OCT. 8

OCT. 12

BeWitched & BeDazzled: Boutique shopping, lunch, costume judging and raffles, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, meadowbrooktheatreguild.com/ bewitched-bedazzled

OCT. 13

‘Jersey Boys’: Performed by Birmingham Village Players, select dates Oct. 27-Nov. 12, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com

Halloween Spooktacular: Trick or treating at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., then “Hotel Transylvania” at 7:30 p.m., Heritage Lake, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, register.shelbytwp.org

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

OCT. 14

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival: Pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, scarecerow display, live entertainment, crafts, food, cider/doughnuts and more, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., also pumpkin lighting, 7-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org

OCT. 20

Hoot N’ Howl Hayride: Search for nocturnal animal activity, also campfire, cider and doughnuts, 7:30-9 p.m., Thelma Spencer Park, 3701 John R Road in Rochester, more at eventbrite.com

OCT. 20-21

Trick or treating: Also games and crafts, 4-8 p.m.

Oct. 20 and noon-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration ends at noon Oct. 19, troyhistoricvillage.org

OCT. 20-22

Halloween Hoot: Enjoy spooky family fun on the nature trails, 5:40-9:10 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, registration required, dinosaurhill.org/hoot

OCT. 21

Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu Fall walks: 6 p.m. Oct. 12 (includes viewing of Scarecrow Row) at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, and 6 p.m. Oct. 26 (trick or treating) at Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks Road, all in Troy, (248) 524-3570 Halloween Masquerade Ball: Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music by Sonic Freeway, dancing, tarot card reading and more, for ages 21 and older, 7-11 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, ticket sales end Oct. 9, rochesterhills.org

OCT. 22

Autumn Nature Walk: Guided tour, 2-3 p.m., Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, 4700 Pontiac Trail, gwbhs.org/events Trick-or-Treat Trail: Also doughnuts, cider and music, 6-7.30 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave.

OCT. 23

Hall-oween: Trick or treating, seasonal crafts, cider and doughnuts, stories of Halloween past and more, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ halloween

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NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

Save the date for the ‘Nightmare on Auburn Road’ UTICA — The city of Utica will be hosting its first Nightmare on Auburn Road event from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. The event will feature trick-or-treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, a zombie walk at dusk, a Michigan craft beer tent, live music, a find Bigfoot contest, and more. Auburn Road will be closed to traffic during the event.

Photo provided by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern

Michigan

Seaholm High School student earns Shining Star Award

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham resident Zoe Granger will be awarded the Shining Star Award by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan at a signature fundraising event Sept. 7 at Chroma, in Detroit’s historic Milwaukee Junction.

Granger, a senior at Seaholm High School, is being honored for developing the Caring Kids Kits and her contribution to the Girl Scouts. At the presentation Sept. 7, she will become an honorary Girl Scout.

“Zoe Granger exemplifies what it means to be a Girl Scout,” Monica Woodson, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, said in a press release. “She saw a need and created a project that made a positive impact in our community. She generously offered her time and leadership experience to our Girl Scouts. Zoe inspires all of us to do more for others.”

More information on the Shining Star Award and this year’s fundraising event can be found at gssem.org/gala.

YAPPY HOUR TO BE HELD SEPT. 21 ROCHESTER HILLS — Metro Detroiters are invited to Meadow Brook Hall’s sprawling gardens 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, to support the Michigan Animal Rescue League at its 14th annual Yappy Hour.

Proceeds from the pet-friendly cocktail party – MARL’s biggest fundraising event of the year – will support the organization’s work of providing life-saving care to over 1,500 homeless and at-risk dogs and cats each year. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, culinary delights, gourmet treats, several photo opportunities, a silent auction and more while mingling with two- and four-legged guests throughout the fundraiser.

“Yappy Hour is a truly special event. This year we are celebrating 70 years of MARL’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare so guests can expect an especially memorable evening,” Magee Humes, MARL’s executive director, said in a press release. ”The funds raised are critical in allowing us to continue our important work of providing life-saving care to homeless and at-risk dogs and cats.”

Cat lovers can also join in on the spirit of Yappy Hour by supporting Team Cat and MARL’s feline friends. Yappy Hour tickets start at $125 and include two drink tickets, a strolling dinner and unlimited gourmet dog treats. Certain sponsorship levels include an invitation to an exclusive VIP pre-event reception. All information can be found online at marl.org/yappy-hour.

HOPE NOT HANDCUFFS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

METRO DETROIT — The Families Against Narcotics flagship program Hope Not Handcuffs is seeking volunteers.

Hope Not Handcuffs allows anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder to go to any of the nonprofit’s 125-plus participating law enforcement agencies or community partners and ask for help, according to a release.

Families Against Narcotics then dispatches a volunteer “Angel” to meet the participant at their location, offer support, and work with the Hope Not Handcuffs call center on getting people placed into treatment, according to the release.

“If you’re a compassionate person who would like to be an Angel and make a difference in someone’s life, FAN can use you,” the release states.

For more information, call 833-202-HOPE (4673) or email hnh@ familiesagainstnarcotics.org.