Abatement begins at Roosevelt Elementary
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
KEEGO HARBOR — Heart of the Lakes, a community organization dedicated to preserving Roosevelt Elementary — or at least delaying its demolition — recently gathered to save the century-old landmark, only to see abatement crews begin work a few days later.
Carrying signs that read “Save Roosevelt” and donning T-shirts emblazoned with the line “Roosevelt for Everybody,”
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD —
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team responded to an alleged drowning around 6 p.m. Aug. 31 when a man was reportedly found floating face down in Pleasant Lake. The man was identified as Steven J. Sweeney, 62, of West Bloomfield. According to the Sheriff’s Office, he was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.
Reportedly, several bystanders entered the water and removed Sweeney from the lake before emergency crews arrived.
The county’s search and rescue team assisted first responders from the West Bloomfield Fire Department. Paramedics administered medical care and transported Sweeney to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The incident is under inves-
ABOVE: Christian Sonneville stands in front of Roosevelt Elementary, in Keego Harbor, protesting its demolition as crews begin asbestos abatement.
Photo by Gena Johnson
LEFT: Susan Emerling, of Keego Harbor, is protesting the demolition because she wants clean air, water and soil free of contamination.
Photo provided by Christian Sonneville
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e restaurant opened in 2017 and has been known for its great take outs ever since. Owner Jenny Wu has more than three decades of experience in running successful takeout restaurants and managing a catering business, regularly providing food for the meetings hosted by various departments at the University of Michigan, and worked closely with the Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels in providing food for the seniors in our community.
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Enhancements planned for Heritage Park
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — As part of an interlocal agreement between Oakland County and the city of Farmington Hills, the county will manage Heritage Park.
The agreement was unanimously approved by the Farmington Hills City Council in August but will be implemented slowly after several community engagement sessions. The full operational agreement is expected to be underway by April.
While specific plans were still being finalized, the $4 million investment at the park, located at 24915 Farmington Road, will provide additional services and programming, and a variety of enhancements.
Ellen Schneckle, director of special services for Farmington Hills, said these could include widening pathways, installing benches along each route and adding other features that improve accessibility and safety across more than five miles of trails. New trails could also be implemented, allowing guests to access more areas of the park.
The arrangement is also expected to come with increased management of invasive species — non-native plants that threaten the balance of the local ecosystem.
“We are anticipating the county’s ability to assist us in managing those,” Schneckle said.
Chris Ward, the director of Oakland County Parks, said he hopes the enhancements will drive more visitors to Heritage
Council reevaluates housing proposal
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — At a meeting of the Farmington Hills City Council Sept. 8, members voted to reconsider a proposal for a single-family multigenerational housing development.
The project originally failed approval, 1-6, at a council meeting in early August. Mayor Pro Tem Bill Dwyer was the only vote to approve the project.
The proposal for The Tabernacle and Mulberry Park calls for a new housing development on 13 Mile Road west of Middlebelt Road. The project was slated to have 63 units spanning townhouses and ranch-style homes across roughly 12 acres.
The council originally rejected the plan because it would require a zoning change from RA1 to RC1, increasing the density in the area — the number of homes per acre. In addition, some were opposed to the short setbacks.
Schafer Development LLC, the developer on the project, requested reconsideration after its seventh time before Farmington Hills officials, when they learned RC1 zoning is allowed if the homes have a setback of 100 feet and there is at least 30% open space. Setbacks are the minimum distance that a house must be from a property line, street or other feature.
“Everybody missed this,” said Steven Schafer, with Schafer Development. “You’ve got to give me my due process.
See HOUSING on page 13A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The Farmington Hills Nature Center at Heritage Park provides immersive learning programs ideal for school field trips, according to Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward. See HERITAGE PARK on page 12A
NEWS & NOTES
Applicant sought for Zoning Board of Appeals
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Zoning Board of Appeals currently has an opening. The application deadline is Oct. 12.
For more information, visit wbtownship.org or call (248) 451-4848.
Nominations open for Samaritas inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class
METRO DETROIT — Samaritas officially announced the launch of “Coaches Who Care,” which is a program that celebrates high school coaches who recognize the importance of mental health among student athletes.
As a part of the program, Samaritas will put together its inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class this fall. Nominations are open now, and the class will be announced this October.
Samaritas reportedly is one of the largest nonprofit health and human services organizations in Michigan. The organization of professionals has served Michiganders in need of mental health help, as well as those living with substance use disorder, refugee families, kids in foster care systems, children with the goal of being adopted, and many more for over 90 years, according to a press release.
Now, the organization is highlighting the importance of high school coaches who play a role in identifying challenges, fostering conversations and creating supportive environments for students.
“Be nice.” is the signature program of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and it is partnering with Samaritas in the Coaches Who Care initiative. The program works with schools across Michigan to create a positive culture, increase mental health referrals and promote behaviors that prevent suicide.
Coaches Who Care is a great way to recognize those who have been a light in their student athletes lives.
To nominate a coach, visit samaritas.org/coacheswhocare and fill out the form before Sept 30. To learn more about Samaritas and be nice., go to Samaritas.org and benice.org.
LIVE THEATER AT THE LIBRARY
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Excerpts from the Broadway classic “My Fair Lady” will be performed by local and visiting Broadway actors 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at the West Bloomfield Main Library, located at 4600 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. For more information, call (248) 682-2120.
CALENDAR
SEPT. 17
Medicare program: Ask questions about enrollment, 6-7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public LibraryMain Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, registration required, (248) 682-2120, events@wblib.org, wblib. org
College Admissions 101: Presentation by Ashleigh Taylor of Empowered 4 College, for students in grades 9-12, 7-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, registration required, (248) 363-4022, wblib. org
SEPT. 18
What’s Cooking? series: Former Detroit Institute of Arts Executive Chef Larry Duren demonstrates how to prepare easy game day feast, samples provided
during free event (but seating limited), 6-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
SEPT. 19
Family game night: Bring games and snack to share, 6-8 p.m., Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 682-5441
SEPT. 19-28
‘Crimes of the Heart’: Play filled with comedy, tragedy and emotion as sisters reunite in small-town Mississippi home following shooting of youngest’s abusive husband, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays until Sept. 19-21 and 26-28, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, (248) 863-9953, info@inspiredacting.org, inspiredacting.org
See CALENDAR on page 19A
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Kez Settle (Lenny), Lisa Michaels (Meg), Julia Luterman (Babe) and Amy Schumacher (Chick) perform during a dress rehearsal for “Crimes of the Heart,” which will run Fridays to Sundays until Sept. 28.
Detroit City Football Club new stadium named AlumniFi Field
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
DETROIT — The future home of Detroit City FC, which is scheduled to be ready for the start of the 2027 United Soccer League Championship season, has officially been named AlumniFi Field.
On Aug. 12, the club announced that DCFC and AlumniFi had agreed to extend their partnership together. The multiyear agreement includes remaining the club’s exclusive financial partner, being Detroit City FC’s front-of-kit sponsor, and the exclusive naming rights on the club’s new stadium in southwest Detroit. The deal was brokered by Sports Revenue Advisors and M3 Group.
“We appreciate AlumniFi seeing the value of our club and being willing to make an investment in our vision and community through this long-term partnership,” DCFC co-founder and CEO Sean Mann said.
Construction of AlumniFi Field is pending public approvals and is scheduled to begin in late 2025. The stadium will be located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 20th Street, where the Southwest Detroit Hospital has stood since 1973. The location has been abandoned since 2006. The stadium is estimated to
cost around $150 million, and a $42 million parking complex is added onto that as well.
“The stadium’s location, in the heart of Detroit, places the club within a vibrant and diverse community, creating opportunities to grow the game locally while strengthening its national ambitions,” Mann said.
The current plan is for the venue to seat 15,000 fans. The stadium will also be revolutionary in its funding, as the soccer-specific venue will be Detroit’s only privately owned and financed professional sports stadium.
“In an effort to pursue an alternative approach to the usual financing model of most American pro stadiums, DCFC is supporting costs for the venue’s construction through investor debt and equity rather than relying on municipal bonds or direct public funding,” Mann said. “In order to make the full mixeduse project viable, DCFC is seeking limited public support for site demolition and remediation, streetscape enhancements, and reimbursements applied to non-stadium components of the broader development.”
DCFC will now wear AlumniFi-branded kits.
“We launched AlumniFi in 2023. … We have been growing that membership base and supporting communities throughout the state
of Michigan since then,” AlumniFi Chief Experience Officer Ami Iceman-Haueter said.
“The Detroit City Football Club … their values in community support, giving back to the community, and growing Detroit’s involve-
ment has really met our values. … It was a natural match.”
AlumniFi is already putting together plans for outreach events that will be hosted at See DCFC on page 9A
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Fans check out renderings of AlumniFi Field. Construction is set to start at the end of 2025.
Abatement
roughly a dozen or so HOTL members gathered in front of the building Sept. 4 to protest its fate. The school is located at 2065 Cass Lake Road in Keego Harbor, part of the West Bloomfield School District.
The demonstrators were met with a chorus of horns blowing and arms waving as motorists passed by showing support. Yet early in the morning Sept. 8, HOTL member Christian Sonneville watched as workers entered the building to begin the asbestos abatement process, a necessary step before demolition to avoid contaminating the air, water and soil. Sonneville himself has a background as a structural engineer.
“Prior to demolition, the building should be intrusively inspected,” he said. “In other words, if you need to cut through a wall to see what’s behind it, you have to do it.”
According to records with the Michigan Department
of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s Air Quality Division, there are nearly 10,000 square feet of the former school being abated at a cost below $100,000. The school is about 70,000 square feet, so only a fraction of the building is being abated.
“This is a partial abatement,” Sonneville said.
The engineer would like to see all floors fully abated, along with the roof.
“If the building were demolished and the first, second and third floors were not also abated, all that non-abated asbestos — including lead — will flow into the rivers and it will contaminate the environment, and this (will result) in irreversible damage,” Sonneville said.
Sonneville is the grandfather of a former student at Roosevelt Elementary. His grandson attended the school in 2022 when the ceiling collapsed in Room 204.
Although the room was not occupied at the time, the doors and windows of that classroom were reportedly closed. According to Sonneville and others, the materials were tested a year later and found to be asbestos. People had been al-
lowed to go into the building without being warned of asbestos or wearing personal protection equipment, he said.
Sonneville would like to see the district vote to increase the abatement contract and start a 100% abatement removal before any demolition, complete with a hydrogeological survey.
“Once they (the district) have done that and have a permit, they will be able to sleep with a clean mind,” Sonneville said.
The West Bloomfield School District issued a statement on the situation.
“The district has followed all applicable guidelines and regulations. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has been on-site multiple times. Our asbestos abatement notification was reviewed and evaluated by EGLE, and their oversight continues throughout the project,” it reads.
“All required pre-abatement and pre-demolition testing has been completed in accordance with state and fed-
All I-96 Flex Route ramp meters
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
NOVI — The Michigan Department of Transportation activated all traffic metering lights along the Interstate 96 Flex Route in western Oakland County as of 2 p.m. Sept. 3.
The I-96 Flex Route runs from Kent Lake Road to the Interstate 275/Interstate 696/M-5 interchange. The route utilizes the left shoulder as an extra traffic lane during peak traffic times to help eliminate traffic congestion.
“Drivers need to be aware and alert to the flashing yellow lights, possibly turning red/green,” an MDOT representative said in a press release.
The traffic lights on the ramps are programmed to change from yellow to red/
See RAMP METERS on page 16A
File photo by Patrica O’Blenes
This photo from Aug. 30, 2024, shows a ramp meter along the Interstate 96 Flex Route in western Oakland County. All such meters are active as of Sept. 3, 2025, and will show drivers red and green signals under certain traffic conditions.
FIRST YEAR OF MHSAA-SPONSORED FIELD HOCKEY BEGINS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The six high school girls field hockey matches Aug. 19 were the first field hockey games in Michigan played as a Michigan High School Athletic Association-sponsored sport.
The 2025 school year is the inaugural
Man found
tigation by the Sheriff’s Office. The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office has taken custody of the body. At press time, an autopsy was planned to determine an official cause of death.
This incident follows a similar one where the Sheriff’s Office identified the remains of a man discovered in Pine Lake July 29 as Alphonce Capone Friday, a Southfield resident who had gone missing, leading his mother to file a missing person report Aug. 13. Forensic laboratory analysts with the Sheriff’s Office announced their findings Aug. 21.
The search and rescue operation con-
season for girls field hockey in the MHSAA after a vote in May of 2024 approved the addition. The committee also voted to add boys volleyball, which will play its first season as an MHSAA sport in the spring of 2026.
“Field hockey has been among the sports that have shown interest in receiving sponsorship … for a little while,” MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly said. “And
ducted at Pine Lake July 29 was done in collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the West Bloomfield Police. Authorities continue to investigate the case and are asking anyone who saw Friday prior to his disappearance to share what they know.
Friday was described as a Black man believed to be 20-40 years old, standing 6 feet tall and weighing about 140 pounds. When he was found at the lake, he was wearing a white T-shirt, black jogging pants and black Adidas athletic shoes, size 10.
Anyone who may have seen Sweeney alive prior to his passing, or who saw Friday alive from July 27 through July 29 is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (248) 858-4940.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
we found ourselves in a position over the last couple of years to add a sport or two.”
Field hockey is growing across the nation and the MHSAA sponsorship will provide more of an opportunity for girls to participate in the sport.
“Having that MHSAA attached to it potentially brings more attention, obviously,” Kimmerly said. “I’m hoping that charges
things up in that community. I think we’re excited because we’re always looking to add activities that our students are most excited about.”
Another factor in the addition to the MHSAA lineup is when the season falls in the school calendar. In terms of multisport athletes, soccer and lacrosse is where there is
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Steven J. Sweeney, of West Bloomfield, was recently found floating face down at Pleasant Lake. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
See FIELD HOCKEY on page 10A
the new stadium. The goal of helping the community will remain the same.
“We’ve been able to collaborate on how we can use the space to do outreach in the area,” Iceman-Haueter said. “To do financial wellness sessions in the community or to bring in youth players and talk about different opportunities that they might need to learn about finances and all of that. DCFC has been super welcoming to us.”
The duo hopes to remain partners for a long time, in what they are calling DCFC’s “forever home.”
“It brings us a lot of pride in what we’re doing both in the partnership and with the organization,” Iceman-Haueter said. “You can see the impact of what the team is doing. …
It is such an honor to be on their kits and be on their stadium. I don’t think I’ll ever get over how cool it is.”
The new stadium provides a venue to hold the continued significant growth of the club, fan base and city going forward.
“The future of Detroit City FC takes a major step forward with the completion of AlumniFi Field,” Mann said. “Not only will the venue offer modern amenities in the first professional, soccer-specific stadium in the city’s history, but its 15,000-person capacity aligns with the USL’s new Division One league standards and positions DCFC to compete at the highest domestic level.”
DCFC will continue to play at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck through the 2026 season. Keyworth has been the club’s home since 2016.
For more information, visit detcityfc.com and alumnifi.org.
Field
expected to be the most overlap. Girls field hockey will be a fall sport, while girls lacrosse and soccer will stay in the spring.
“We think that there’s enough of a connection between lacrosse and soccer that we won’t necessarily be taking athletes away from other fall sports,” Kimmerly said.
Girls field hockey has been an established sport in the area for a while now, even if it wasn’t a sponsored activity. The MHSAA will help promote and guide the sport from the foundation that’s been in place for a while.
“It’s been really exciting. It’s something we’ve been working for and wanting for a long time,” Novi coach and MHSAA Field Hockey Committee member Amy Kilgore said. “We had a great representative body that organized our tournament, and we’ve had a state title since the ’80s … but the perception will change dramatically.”
This sponsorship will add to a sport that
also already has an established network of club teams around the state. The club field hockey scene is vital for recruiting and playing at the next level, and this move can help grow the club scene significantly.
“There’s a really robust club system in the US,” Kilgore said. “But not in Michigan, Michigan just has three clubs. … It’s exciting to see those changes and opportunities for girls to get recognized.”
Kilgore herself runs the Live Oak Field Hockey Club, which aims to grow the sport in Livingston and Oakland counties. The club wants to make sure the experience is fun and is open to all skill levels.
Kilgore currently coaches a competitive Novi team and had a successful playing career before making the jump to coaching. She became used to hearing things that try to delegitimize the sport.
“We would get comments growing up, ‘I play a real sport,’ ‘Your sport isn’t even recognized,’ and ‘Oh, you’re just a club,’ Kilgore said.
“Winning a MHSAA state title or re-
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gional title … it certainly carries a different weight,” Kilgore said.
This sponsorship will also provide more opportunities to recognize players. Now that the sport has the MHSAA structure, there will be the chance for district, regional and conference titles that weren’t available before. Athletes will have a more clear path to playing at the next level.
“To watch it grow both in metro Detroit and on the west side of the state I think would be a huge thing for us,” Kilgore said. “For girls to have a certain sense of pride … that it’s no different than any other sport, that’s the hope.”
The state finals will be played Oct. 25 at a location yet to be announced. For more information, visit www.liveoakfieldhockey club.com or email liveoakfieldhockeyclub@ gmail.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Photo provided by Steven Angus Novi’s girls field hockey team plays a game at Novi High School.
Heritage Park
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Park. He noted that the county is taking cues from the community, which has already shared input on high-priority capital improvement items in a master plan adopted by the city of Farmington Hills.
“We’re going to take our lead from the city and do some public engagement sessions in the community,” Ward said. “We want to know more about what people in the community care about. That will be reflected in a final capital improvement plan for the park.”
Ward recounted how the new arrangement came about.
“There are beautiful parks north of M-59 but they’re often out of reach for residents in southern Oakland County,” he said. “We are looking to improve our presence, our reach, our impact in areas like Farmington and Farmington Hills.”
He described Heritage Park as an oasis of nature in a heavily populated part of the county.
“It fits very well with our mission and services,” Ward said.
That mission includes giving people access to nature for health benefits and immersive learning experiences at the Farmington Hills Nature Center.
the county set to manage Heritage Park this spring, enhancements could include widening walking trails, adding benches, increasing efforts to fight invasive species and more.
“It is really one of the best facilities in the county for school field trips and nature and environmental learning,” Ward said.
Officials say the new arrangement will take a good thing and make it more accessible to the community at large.
“We are focused on the relationship with Oakland County and the tremendous benefit that brings to residents and guests of the park,” Schneckle said.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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eral guidelines, and we are following all regulations and requirements associated with that permit to ensure compliance and safety. Safety is our number one priority,” it continued. “We ask that your coverage reflect that the district is operating under state-issued permits and regulatory oversight.”
At press time, there was no response to an interview request with WBSD Superintendent Dania Bazzi.
Sonneville was a named plaintiff in the lawsuit against the West Bloomfield School District that led to a temporary restraining order, which prevented the district from demolishing the school on its original timeline.
The case was heard before the Michigan Court of Appeals in February. The opinion that lifted the restraining order was published Aug. 7 and allows demolition to proceed.
EGLE had not responded by press time.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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Housing
You’ve got to at least give me an opportunity to comply.”
He described the council as continually moving the goalpost despite his company consistently making changes.
“I can give them 100-foot setbacks,” Schafer said. “They’ll have about 60% open spaces.”
The council agreed that the developer should have due process and voted 6-1 to hear an adjusted proposal. Councilman Michael Bridges was the lone dissenting vote.
Bridges has been on the Farmington Hills City Council for 17 years.
“My goal on council is to make sure we preserve our neighborhoods,” he said. “I would not like it in my neighborhood, so why would I support it in someone else’s neighborhood?”
Residents who spoke at the meeting did not want the development in their neighborhood for the same reasons the project was originally denied.
“Council has been very patient in allowing the developers to come back many times to make their case,” Bridges said. “We’ve done our job.”
Dwyer had a different view.
“I think this is an excellent development for the community,” Dwyer said. “I understand how you feel as residents. But if you are sitting on the City Council, you’ve got to look at the entire city and what this project is going to bring to the city.”
According to the developer, this project will bring millions of dollars to Farmington Hills.
Councilman Randy Bruce took a moment to clarify his remarks from the Aug.11 meeting.
“I believe this is a scam and we are being played,” Bruce had said, adding that he had
been requesting more information for months but hadn’t received it. “Council’s vote would not have been based on full and complete information. And in my opinion, the council would have been a sham or a scam.”
In retrospect, he said, “sham” would have been a better word.
He also stressed his comments were not directed toward the property owners or the developers, but rather a reflection of his frustration not getting the information he requested in a timely manner. Bruce requested proof that the property had been marketed and put up for sale as an RA1 property.
“Without this information, it decreases the council’s ability to vote accurately on this important matter,” Bruce explained.
Jim Manna is one of the owners of the property slated to be developed. The property is owned by MOBI, an acronym for Manna Orow Brothers Incorporated.
“In my 40 years of developing and selling real estate, which I do for a living, I have never been called a scam,” said Manna, who also serves on the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees.
“I want to thank Mr. Bruce for this because it’s going to be our No. 1 exhibit when we sue the city for millions,” Manna added.
Manna was pointing to a copy of what Bruce read at the Aug. 11 council meeting and requested it to be part of the record.
In a subsequent interview, Manna said the developer and owners of the land will wait and see how the council votes before pursuing a potential lawsuit.
The developers said they could be ready to present something new in late November.
Charmaine Ketler-Schmult, the community development director for Farmington Hills, said her office would need at least three weeks to review the new plans.
The next presentation for the project is set for Jan. 12, the first council meeting of 2026.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
Proper planning takes seniors abroad worry-free
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
Traveling as a senior can be daunting, but with travel professionals and the right shoes, it can be smooth sailing all the way to your “bucket list” destination.
Jeffery Leonardi, a travel professional and the owner of Travel Time Vacations in Shelby Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of origin, including many countries in Europe. He also sees a lot of seniors visiting places like Alaska. The state in particular has been popular with seniors and their families.
“I have a lot of 50th anniversary trips and they want to take their family,” Leonardi said.
He specializes in group trips as well.
Other popular trips for seniors include getaways to view the northern lights and, for Macomb County in particular, Palermo, Sicily, since many Italians in the area can trace their roots back to the country.
“Then there are people who just want to travel, and they want to make sure they’re safe and that’s my job,” Leonardi said.
Leonardi said the trips he books are fully insured, with secured bookings. He said the most important thing for seniors is feeling safe on their trips. A good way to accomplish that, he said, is through travel protection insurance.
“The ones that I sell will waive a preexisting condition when
condition See TRAVEL on page 18A
BRINGING WOMEN TOGETHER (Thursday 9/18 -
Monday
9/21) FOR FAITH, WORSHIP AND CONNECTION
Come gather with women of all ages at Christian Tabernacle Church’s Bloom Conference Sept. 18-21, 2025, and experience four days of powerful worship, inspiring speakers and fellowship.
This faith-filled gathering was born from a desire to give women a space where they feel “heard, seen and valued,” said co-host Pastor Loretta Forbes, who is leading the event alongside her mother, Loretta Morman. “My mom has always made sure women have a place to connect with God and with one another,” Forbes explained. “We want women to know they aren’t alone, that this is a safe space to be their truest selves and leave as better versions of themselves.”
The conference will feature worship led by psalmists Casey J and Naomi Raine, along with messages from global speaker Charlotte Gambill, author and tech innovator Nona Jones, faith leader Dr. Dee Dee Freeman, Pastor Michelle Ferguson and influencer Brelyn Bowman.
Sessions will include topics such as blooming in identity, purpose, wellness, womanhood and motherhood. Workshops and panels will address mental, spiritual, social and physical health.
“The wellness panel will include a medical doctor, nutritionist and marital therapist,” Forbes noted. “We’re targeting the whole woman—not just one part of her life—because we women tend to juggle so many things.”
Sisterhood is at the heart of Bloom. “We’re being intentional about every vendor, speaker and activity,” she added. “We even have sisterhood activation stations so women can come together to connect,
The event will also feature live Q&A sessions to encourage candid discussions. “Every speaker is going to keep it honest, open and transparent,” Forbes emphasized. “We want that deeper engagement between the women in the audience and the women on stage.”
Attendees can expect special surprises, including giveaways and the Bloom Boutique, a marketplace for self-care items, wellness products and clothing. Forbes hopes every woman leaves with confidence, freedom and a strengthened sense of community. “I want participants to walk away knowing they have sisters around them—women who understand what they’re going through—and that they can do this journey together.”
Christian Tabernacle Church is located 26555 Franklin Rd. in Southfield. Learn more and register at ctabchurch.org/events.
chat over cofee, share a photo and combat the false idea that women can’t get along.”
Identity, purpose, wellness, womanhood and motherhood
Rita LaGrasso and her husband Alan Klinger have been to many destinations including Europe and sailing on cruises.
Photo provided by Rita LaGrasso
Seeing Beyond Limits: How
Dr. John Jacobi
Helps Patients Thrive With Low Vision
Low vision doesn’t mean the end of independence—and it certainly doesn’t mean the end of hope. At Beyond Low Vision in Novi, Dr. John Jacobi is transforming lives by helping patients with vision loss regain the ability to do the things they love.
Low vision is a condition that glasses, surgery, or standard medical treatments can’t fully correct. It can make reading, driving, watching television, or recognizing faces nearly impossible. For adults with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or other serious eye diseases, it can feel like the world is slowly slipping away.
Dr. Jacobi’s mission is to stop that slide— and restore more than just sight. With more than 35 years of optometric experience and advanced training in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Jacobi is one of the only low vision specialists in Michigan who offers customized visual solutions using advanced optics like high-powered magnifers and miniature telescopes built into glasses.
“Most people with low vision have been told ‘nothing more can be done.’ That’s simply not true,” says Dr. Jacobi. “With the right tools and strategies, we can help patients read again, watch TV, see loved
John
ones’ faces, and even drive in some cases.”
As a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, Dr. Jacobi provides detailed functional vision assessments to understand how each patient’s unique condition affects their daily life. Then, he designs personalized low vision systems— specialized devices and glasses tailored to help them meet real-world goals.
One of his most powerful tools is the miniature telescope lens system, which can be added to glasses to magnify and enhance central vision. For patients with macular degeneration or advanced glaucoma, it can make the difference between watching a grandchild perform in a school play—or just hearing about it later.
Beyond his work with older adults, Dr. Jacobi also helps younger patients living with congenital or acquired visual impairment. His practice is fully devoted to low vision, and he works closely with other eye doctors across the state to bring his services to more people in need.
“Every case is different,” says Dr. Jacobi. “I’ve helped a 12-year-old read her favorite books again, and I’ve helped a 99-yearold get back to doing crossword puzzles. That’s the power of low vision care.”
Appointments with Dr. Jacobi are available in Novi, and an east side location may open soon based on demand. He also offers phone consultations and is happy to speak with referring optometrists or ophthalmologists.
If you or someone you love is struggling with vision loss, don’t give up. Beyond Low Vision may be the answer.
“Low vision care is not about what you’ve lost,” Dr. Jacobi says. “It’s about what we can help you get back.”
The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program
Invites you to join in its 9th-Annual Award-Winning Dementia-Friendly
Kol
Open to the Community at No Charge
Cantor Pamela Schiffer will lead a service created for families and their loved ones living with Dementia. This abridged service will include familiar prayers and melodies.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:00 a.m.
This service will take place in person at the Fleischman Residence Chapel. 6710 W. Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Kiddush immediately following. Valet parking will be provided. For online registration: brownadultday.org/HighHoliday2025
For questions, or to register by phone, call: 248-661-6390.
A Zoom link will be provided upon request for those who cannot attend in person.
P. Jacobi, OD, FCOVD, FIALVS
Ramp meters
from page 7A
green when traffic on the freeway is moving slower than 60 mph. This allows MDOT to control the amount of traffic on the highway, enabling it to flow more smoothly.
When a ramp metering light is active, vehicles will be shifted into two lanes on the ramp. Each lane will follow instructions from a separate ramp meter.
Drivers should stop at the white line and then wait for a green light at the ramp meter to proceed onto the freeway. The ramp meter lights will alternate, indicating which lane can enter the freeway and allowing one vehicle to proceed at a time.
Drivers who fail to stop for a red light on a ramp meter are guilty of a traffic viola-
tion, which is equivalent to running a red light. In Michigan, drivers who run a red light face fines of $100 to $350, up to 93 days in jail, and two points on their licenses.
If the ramp lights are flashing yellow, traffic can proceed straight onto the freeway without stopping.
“Most of the time, they will just be yellow. But the sensors in the road will determine the speed of traffic on the freeway, and then trigger whether or not the meters go to green or red,” Diane Cross, MDOT communications representative, said in an email.
MDOT has a video posted on its YouTube channel to educate drivers on how the ramp meters work. More information on freeway ramp metering is available on the Federal Highway Administration website.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Welcome Home to The Avalon of Commerce Township
Located on Martin Parkway near North Pontiac Trail, The Avalon of Commerce Township o ers exceptional assisted living and memory care for adults 55 and older. Whether you or your loved one needs daily support or simply desires a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle, The Avalon provides a warm, welcoming environment where residents thrive.
“Our community is a hidden gem,” says Bryan Neal, Director of Sales & Marketing. “From our peaceful interior courtyard to the quality of care, we truly stand apart.”
That quality is felt by families, too.
One of The Avalon’s family members, Karin G says, “The sta at Avalon Commerce Township is simply amazing. We were moving my parents from Florida to Michigan and the situation was quite hectic and fluid. The entire sta was like a calming place. They were helpful, flexible, and genuinely caring during the entire transition. Every single person we interacted with was warm and friendly. The atmosphere is clean, safe and happy. I was able to relax because I knew my parents were being taken care of by people who cared about them.”
At The Avalon, health and happiness go hand in hand. Through our Health and Wellness Navigation Program™, residents receive personalized support to stay well and manage future care needs—giving families peace of mind.
“This program takes the stress o families,” says Tashe Beard, Executive Director. “It ensures residents have guidance and care—both inside and outside our community.”
The Avalon of Commerce Township has been named a Best of Senior Living for Assisted Living and Memory Care in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for our compassionate caregivers, meaningful activities, and premier amenities. Amenities include chef-prepared meals, a fitness center, creative studio, beautiful indoor and outdoor gathering spaces and scheduled transportation.
At The Avalon, residents enjoy a lifestyle tailored to their interests, supported by a team dedicated to exceeding expectations.
The Avalon of Commerce Township is located at 2500 Martin Parkway. To schedule a personalized visit, call (248) 248-387-2691.
If you have a racing or irregular heartbeat, also known as an arrhythmia, one likely suspect is atrial fbrillation (AFib), the most common type. In AFib, the upper chambers of the heart beat chaotically and often too fast. In some cases, this can continue indefnitely (or until it’s treated). But in many people, episodes of AFib come and go, which can make it harder to diagnose.
Atrial fbrillation risk
AFib can develop in anyone, at any time, but it’s much more likely to become a problem as you get older. Other factors besides age that can increase anyone’s chance of developing AFib include high blood pressure, obesity, heart problems (such as heart failure or heart valve disease), thyroid disorders, heavy alcohol use, smoking, diabetes, kidney disease and sleep apnea.
In younger adults, conditions such as thyroid disease or sleep apnea can increase the risk. In women, high blood pressure and heart valve disease are more likely to lead to AFib. While in men, coronary artery disease and previous heart attack are more common risk factors
Spotting AFib symptoms
AFib symptoms may vary, and some people don’t experience them. When symptoms are present, for both sexes these can include racing heart rate, heart palpitations (futters or a pounding heart), shortness of breath, chest pain and fatigue.
• Atypical symptoms: Women are more likely than men to experience symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.
• Frequency and duration of episodes: Women tend to have more frequent and longer-lasting AFib episodes than men.
• Stroke risk and severity: Women with AFib may be at higher stroke risk than men. And when women have a stroke, it tends to be more severe.
Diagnosing atrial fbrillation … with your smart watch?
If you notice possible AFib symptoms, take note so you can discuss them with your doctor. During a check-up, your doctor should be able to pick up on an irregular heartbeat—if you’re experiencing an AFib episode. For the other times, a smart watch or wearable ftness tracker may help.
Many of the newest devices use a technology called photoplethysmography, or PPG. This feature uses pulses of light against the skin to measure blood fow through the wrist to track the rhythm of your heartbeat. This can be helpful for spotting heart rhythm disorders such as AFib. If you suspect you’re having periodic AFib episodes, your doctor also might send you home with a heart monitor to help fgure out what’s happening with your heart rhythm.
AFib can be serious, but we can treat heart arrhythmias with medications and procedures. So don’t ignore that futtering heartbeat. If you think you have a possible heart rhythm problem, it’s best to talk to your doctor.
Dr. Marc Lahiri, Electrophysiologist at Henry Ford West Bloomfeld Hospital
Travel
from page 14A
paid on deposit,” Leonardi said. “And so that gives people freedom that they can go because they know that they’re insured for it.”
Most seniors know where they want to go when they meet with Leonardi and if they don’t, he will ask them identifying questions to choose a destination.
Rita LaGrasso has traveled to many different countries and places with her husband Alan Klinger. She’s been on many different trips including land tours and cruises. She said land tours include walking.
“But they also take into consideration the ages, so they slow it down,” LaGrasso said. “We hit all the highlights and all the ports and all that at a much slower pace.”
She recommends that seniors bring appropriate shoes for their trips. She said not to bring anything with a heel or strappy sandals as they get ripped apart.
“Comfortable sandals, gym shoes, laced up gym shoes, something you’re not going to trip all over,” LaGrasso said. “Got to be comfortable.”
She also recommends light packing in terms of clothing and other things. She explained that when exiting the bus, attendants take their suitcases to their rooms and pick them up afterward.
“So every day or every other day, someone is taking care of your luggage,” LaGrasso said.
LaGrasso said to enjoy and eat normally while on vacation and unless someone is a big drinker, they don’t buy the liquor packages.
Cruise costs are usually paid in installments over a certain time period with Leonardi’s company, LaGrasso said.
“By the time you get on the cruise, it’s all free and clear,” LaGrasso said.
She said seniors can’t beat going to Europe.
“The United States, you can see that
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025
WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN LAKESIDE PARK VILLAGE
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP IN THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS:
• BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
• CITY OF PONTIAC SCHOOL DISTRICT
• WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT
• LAKESIDE PARK VILLAGE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of West Bloomfeld Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the offce of the Township Clerk; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.
The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 20, 2025.
After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the West Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s offce, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld, MI 48323 at the following times:
• Regular business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, November 1, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Election Day, Tuesday November 4, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The November 4, 2025 Special election will be conducted in voting precincts within the districts above of West Bloomfeld Township for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offces:
LAKESIDE PARK VILLAGE - Members of Charter Commission
And for the purpose of voting on the following proposals as presented and listed below:
Voters in Bloomfeld Hills School District ONLY –
Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
1.5 mills for 10 years
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offces of Bloomfeld Hills School District, 7273 Wing Lake Rd, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48301, telephone 248-341-5400
Voters in the School District of the City of Pontiac ONLY –
Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal
0.7980 mills 5 years
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offces of the School District of the City of Pontiac, 47200 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48342, telephone 248-451-6800. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Voters in the West Bloomfeld School District ONLY –
Sinking Fund Millage Proposal
1.1552 Mills for 10 years
Full text of the ballot proposal may be obtained at the administrative offces of West Bloomfeld School District, 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfeld, Michigan 48324, telephone 248-865-6420. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Persons with special needs as defned by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s offce.
Early Voting Schedule:
- Early voting is open nine (9) consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday before the election and ending on the Sunday before the election. Hours for early voting is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Thursday when hours are noon to 8:00 p.m.
Your early voting site options:
- West Bloomfeld Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld MI 48323
- Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
Debbie Binder
West Bloomfeld Township Clerk
anytime, but if you have the opportunity to go abroad and check what your heritage is or your ancestors, you can’t beat it,” LaGrasso said. “It might be a once in a lifetime trip,
but well worth it. And take your kids, too, if you got any. If you can afford it.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board
1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, September 8, 2025
The above Synopsis shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations: (1) Offce of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org Debbie Binder Township Clerk
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 09/17/2025
Spotlight on business...
Since 1989, Michael D. Langnas has helped Michigan families and businesses protect what matters most. As owner of Langnas & Associates, a boutique law firm serving both individuals and corporations, he specializes in estate planning to guide clients through decisions that often feel daunting but are essential for long-term security.
“People often think they don’t have much, so estate planning isn’t necessary,” he explained. “But the truth is, if handled properly, you may never see the inside of a probate courtroom.”
Over the decades, Langnas & Associates has built its reputation on combining personal attention with sophisticated legal strategies. The practice serves individuals, families and businesses across Michigan. They ofer a full range of services from estate planning to commercial transactions and litigation.
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Whether someone owns a single home or multiple properties, having documents in order can make a profound diference for heirs and future generations. Trusts, wills and powers of attorney help ensure that assets are transferred smoothly and families avoid the time, cost and stress of probate.
“When assets are owned in a trust, it ofers significant savings and peace of mind,” Langnas said.
It isn’t a one-and-done process, however.
Langnas recommends reviewing a plan every five to 10 years or sooner if there are major life events such as marriages, births or significant financial changes.
Outdated documents can cause confusion, create family disputes or even result in unwanted court intervention.
Perhaps the most dificult step, Langnas said, is starting the conversation—especially with elderly relatives. “Ask whether they’ve put their afairs in order, and if not, encourage them to meet with someone who can help,” he advised.
Langnas continued, “Estate planning is more than a legal service—it’s a way to give families control, security and confidence in the future. It’s never too late to bring clarity and structure to what happens next.”
Langnas & Associates P.C. is located at 24359 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 200, in Southfield. Schedule a confidential consultation today by calling (866) 772-7478, (248) 356-7100 or visiting langnas.com.
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Calendar
from page 4A
SEPT. 20
Julie Run: 5K and 1-mile run/walk, 9 a.m. with awards at 10:15 a.m., Oakland Community College - Highland Lakes campus, 7350 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford Township, fundraiser for Open Door Outreach Center (provides food, clothing and referrals for people in need), opendoormi.org
SEPT. 26-27
Camp Out: Activities include fishing, tent decorating contest, stargazing with Oakland Astronomy Club, s’mores over campfire, naturalist-led hike and more, also food truck during dinnertime, for ages 2 and older, set up at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 and check out by 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/event/ camp-out
SEPT. 28
Dementia-friendly service for High Holidays: Celebrate Yom Kippur with shorter prayers and other accommodations, plus kiddush and giveaway bag, 11 a.m., Fleischman Residence, 6710 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at brownadultday. org/highholiday2025, also available on Zoom, (248) 661-6390
OCT. 6
Book club reception: Event celebrates West Bloom-
field Township Public Library’s book clubs during National Book Group Month, also meet New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger, 7-8:30 p.m., WBTPL - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, free but registration required, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
OCT. 7
Optimist Club of West Bloomfield meetings: Hear from Oakland County, Michigan Government Community Engagement Manager Tiffani (Moncrief) Luke, also discussions about program planning and club updates, 7:15 a.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, continue Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16, facebook.com/westbloomfield optimist
ONGOING
‘Worlds Beyond: An Exploration of Imagination’: Features works by artists with special needs, opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 18, exhibit on display until Nov. 13, Dresener Soul Studio inside Friendship Circle Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, facebook.com/fcmichigan
Witching Hour: Immersive and illuminated forest walk, 1-mile tour takes approximately one hour to complete and starts around dusk with final entry around 10 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays Sept. 25Nov. 2 with special programming on select nights, also food trucks and seasonal treats, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com
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