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BERKLEY — The Berkley Community Center and park areas have been receiving updates over the past year, and the city hopes to make more updates in the future.
FERNDALE — The weirdest and funkiest of Ferndale’s art scene soon will be back for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair.
The 21st annual Funky Ferndale Art Fair will take place Sept. 19-21 on West Nine Mile Road with more than 140 artists in attendance. The event each year is held in concurrence with the DIY Street Fair on East Nine Mile Road.
Event organizer Mark Loeb was excited to bring back the festival once again. He said the hardest part of producing the event was attempting to come up with something fun, different and interesting for attendees, and to give them something they aren’t expecting.
One of the things Loeb said he was excited to bring to the Funky Fern-
The Berkley City Council approved a project to improve the Community Center restrooms and make renovations to the concession stand at Community Field #1 at its Aug. 18 meeting. The project costs are $159,515 funded by a state community enhancement grant with work done by Allied Building Services.
Facilities Manager Alex Brown said this grant funding will help the city take care of big-ticket items.
“We put a new roof on, we’ve changed out the entrance doors, done some changes to the main entrance, and we’re going to be doing these bathroom remodels,” he said. “This grant has been super helpful to kind of get the building in good shape. … There’s no more water leaking and we’re going to update the bathroom. So, a lot of the bigger things are being handled by this grant, which has been great until we kind of have a bigger-picture plan of what we want to do overall with that area.”
These updates will be the last updates for the Community Center under this grant funding, according to Brown. The leftover funds will be held for any contingency issues or possibly the installation of heating in the concession stand area and restrooms to make them usable closer to year-round.
At that same meeting, the council also approved an agreement with consultant Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio for an update to the city’s parks and recreation master plan for an amount up to $15,000.
City Manager Crystal VanVleck said a focus of this update is going
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to be the Community Center and what residents are looking for in any sort of expansion of the building or programming.
The Community Center and how the city can improve the current building or even replace it has been a hot topic in Berkley. In 2018, a bond was placed on the ballot to fund the construction of a new center, but it was rejected by voters.
Because of the amount of money Berkley has received from the state through its enhancement grants for community center updates, VanVleck doesn’t see a new building as part of the conversation at this moment.
“We also had a facility assessment that showed us that the building is pretty well intact,” she said. “It has some viable years left in it, but I think we also recognize that it’s a pretty small building. It’s very limiting in how much room it provides us for programming and different things. So, that update to that master plan, which will include some public engagement, that’s kind of our next big step as to finding out what the community needs in its Community Center.”
The Berkley Community Center has undergone updates using grant funding from the state. The city of Berkley currently is gathering feedback from the public on how to update its parks and recreation master plan, which includes future plans for the center.
The city held its first public engagement session on Sept. 16, after the Woodward Talk went to press. VanVleck stated that Berkley will hold another public session in October on a date that has yet to be determined. She advised residents to keep an eye on the city’s website, berkleymi.gov, and its social media pages for further updates.
“From (these meetings), we can go and we can look at, OK, let’s just hypothetically say (residents) tell us they want a gymna-
sium, they want more rooms for different programs … that’s when we can say, ‘OK, we know what the community wants,’ and then we can figure out how to provide that to them and then come back to them with any options,” she said.
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BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council recently gave its approval for a new gas station in town.
Approved at its Sept. 8 meeting, the gas station will be located at 2114 11 Mile Road, the site of a former Citgo on the border of Berkley and Huntington Woods.
Located at the corner of 11 Mile and Henley Avenue, the property has been vacant for a number of years, but not much with the site will be changed ahead of its future opening. The station will operate
from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., according to city documents.
“They’re going to use the site as is,” Community Development Director Kristen Kapelanski said. “They will have to restripe the parking lot. … Generally, the site’s going to stay as is with some needed maintenance.”
The gas station also previously operated as an automotive service station. As of now, that component of the project will not be in use, said applicant Fadi Kajy, of F & L Berkley LLC.
“It’s going to be empty just like a back room,” he
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FERNDALE — Downtown Ferndale will be the host to more than 100 artists and live music this weekend with the return of the DIY Street Fair.
The 18th annual DIY Street Fair will take place in Ferndale Sept. 19-21 on East Nine Mile Road. The event is held in concurrence with the Funky Ferndale Art Fair on West Nine Mile Road.
Live musicians scheduled to perform include the Michigan Rattlers on Friday, JR JR on Saturday and Agent Orange on Sunday.
Artistic Director Krista Johnston was particularly excited about the fair’s music lineup and the different genres on display.
“It’s really shaping up to be this incredible weekend of music, and it’s rare these days to have an event that showcases music that’s free, and we don’t have an admission still,” she said. “We’re really trying to make sure that there are no barriers to entry.”
LEFT: North Farmington running back Terrance James outruns a defender in the team’s game against Livonia Stevenson Aug 28. North Farmington won the game 20-7 at home.
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METRO DETROIT — The high school football season is in full swing and we already enter Week 4 of the 2025 campaign this weekend.
Marquee matchup of the week
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Sterling Heights Stevenson at Macomb Dakota
A highly anticipated MAC-Red showdown is the talk of the town this week. Stevenson and Dakota have both gotten off to great starts in the 2025 season, and the winner of this game may control sole possession of first place in the division.
Matchups to watch
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Clarkston at Troy
This game is an OAA crossover between OAA-Red contender Clarkston and OAA-Blue contender Troy. Troy started its season with a big inter-division 17-13 win over Bloomfield Hills and has looked strong since. Clarkston crushed a big-name Belleville team to kick off its season but dropped a game to Harper Woods in Week 2.
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Farmington at Troy Athens
This is not only an important matchup between two OAA-Blue teams with playoff aspirations, but it’s also Troy Athens’ 2025 homecoming game.
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Oak Park at Birmingham Seaholm
After longtime Seaholm head coach Jim DeWald became the winningest coach in school history on Sept. 5, the Maples will look to keep rolling against OAA opponent Oak Park.
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Bloomfield Hills at North Farmington
An extremely important OAA-Blue clash between two teams fighting for positioning in the division.
7 p.m. Sept 19 — St. Clair Shores Lakeview at Utica
This is a MAC-White clash between two teams that have both been solid to start the year. These are two playoff hopefuls that will need this win to help them at the end of the season.
Week four is one of the more exciting weekends of the high school football season as most teams begin division play for the first time. The road to division and conference titles starts now.
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Former Ferndale council member appointed to County Parks Commission
OAKLAND COUNTY — A Ferndale resident has been appointed to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
After the retirement of Vice Chair J. David VanderVeen, who served since 1998, County Executive Dave Coulter appointed Kate Baker in his stead.
Baker, a former member of the Ferndale City Council and chairperson of the Ferndale Planning Commission, was credited in a news release for “guiding the city toward a master plan centered on affordable housing,” and her leadership roles in development planning, the Climate Action Plan and “advocacy for walkable, sustainable and inclusive community design.”
“Kate’s deep experience in urban planning, affordable housing, sustainability and placemaking equips her uniquely to contribute on matters of park access, community design and land stewardship,” Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward said in a prepared statement.
HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods recently gave an update on construction at Burton Elementary School and the nearby park. Concrete work for its parking lot and pathways at the playground is expected to be completed by Sept. 22.
“Residents will notice that the Burton parking lot design has changed. Instead of having students walk through two parking areas, a new sidewalk is being installed adjacent to the street, and the parking area will remain on the interior of the sidewalk,” a news post states. “The redesign was made with student safety in mind and in conjunction with the City of Huntington Woods.”
Construction on Burton Field began Sept. 8 to “address the excessive water ponding, update both of the baseball fields, and bring in sod to create a wonderful playspace for students and the community,” according to the city. The field is anticipated to reopen in late spring 2026. At that time, the construction fencing will be removed.
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission celebrated the winners of its August Beautification Awards. The winners received recognition during the Aug. 25 meeting of the Ferndale City Council.
The northwest winner was a home located at 495 W. Lewiston Ave., top left. The winning home in the city’s southwestern section is at 870 Pearson St., bottom left. In the northeast, the winning home was 418 E. Woodland St., top right. The southeastern winner was located at 277 Jewell St., bottom right.
FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre will be presenting its next show, “Silver Foxes,” throughout the month of October.
“Silver Foxes” will run Oct. 3-27 with shows starting at 7 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. on Sundays. It was created by James Berg and Stan Zimmerman. Zimmerman, a Southfield native, has written for “The Golden Girls,” “Roseanne” and “Gilmore Girls,” as well as “A Very Brady Sequel.” He will be in attendance for the Oct. 26 show and will lead a talk after the show.
The show follows three older queer men as they band together to rescue their friend from a homophobic assisted living facility, according to a news release.
“What I think audiences will enjoy most in this campy and clever play is that it shows gay love — both at its silliest and its fiercest — is resilient and inspiring to all of us at any age, and that chosen families are just as valid as any other,” Director Matthew Rindfleisch said in a prepared statement.
Tickets for the production cost $25 for shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and $15 on Mondays. They can be purchased at theringwald.com. The Ringwald is located inside the Affirmations Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road.
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Low vision doesn’t mean the end of independence—and it certainly doesn’t mean the end of hope. At Beyond Low Vision in Novi, Dr. John Jacobi is transforming lives by helping patients with vision loss regain the ability to do the things they love.
ones’ faces, and even drive in some cases.”
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.
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.
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — 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.
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.
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.”
“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.
“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
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.
“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 se-
ticular, Palermo, Sicily, since many Italians in the area can most
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“Low vision care is not about what you’ve lost,” Dr. Jacobi says. “It’s about what we can help you get back.”
niors 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 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 LoGrasso 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,” LoGrasso 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,” LoGrasso 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,” LoGrasso said.
LoGrasso 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, LoGrasso said.
“By the time you get on the cruise, it’s all free and clear,” LoGrasso said.
She said seniors can’t beat going to Europe.
“The United States, you can see that anytime, but if you have the opportunity to go abroad and check what your heritage is or your ancestors, you can’t beat it,” LoGrasso 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.
The Berkley Arts Academy celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration on Aug. 22. The entire weekend was dedicated to the opening celebration and featured a live band, an instrument “petting zoo,” face painting, refreshments, giveaways, prizes and one lucky winner received one year of free music lessons. For more information about music lessons for all ages, contact the Berkley Arts Academy at (248) 289-8010 or visit berkleymusiclessons.com. The academy is located at 2351 12 Mile Road.
BERKLEY — A 22-year-old Royal Oak woman was arrested for illegal use of a credit card at 11:19 a.m. Sept. 2 near Coolidge Highway and Warwick Road.
According to the report, a patrol vehicle caught a passing car traveling almost 30 mph over the speed limit. After pulling her over, she failed to provide a driver’s license and was placed in handcuffs.
While in custody, police conducted a search and found inside the woman’s clutch wallet a Visa debit card with another person’s name on it. After stating that she had a temporary instructional permit, police decided to issue a ticket for careless driving.
When asked about the debit card, the suspect reportedly said she didn’t know the person on the card and that her brother had it made for her. She also reportedly showed police a CashApp account that she uses to transfer money from that’s associated with the Visa card. She was placed under arrest again for fraud.
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loves about the event is how “non beige” it is compared to other art fairs, and what you find there won’t be at other shows.
dale Art Fair was the creation of a 9-foot-tall FerndAlien puppet made by Jeff Semmerling that will roam the art fair throughout the weekend.
“I think people are going to really have fun with that,” he said. Semmerling also will be helping kids make their own bird puppets for free at a station at Allen and Troy streets.
The art featured at the Funky Ferndale Art Fair ranges from clothing, handbags and jewelry to intricately crafted pieces of art.
“What I’ve been trying to stress also this year is there might be some artists that people have seen in other shows this year, but they saved their best or their funkiest or their weirdest for when they’re coming here,” Loeb said.
Betsy Williams, of Davisburg, has been a regular at the fair for a number of years with her business, Wings and Things. Williams uses real insects, mainly butterflies that she procures after they have died from sustainable farms, to make her art and craft them into kaleidoscopes or a poison dart frog.
A lover of butterflies and insects since childhood, Williams said she’s blessed that she was able to take something that started as a hobby and make it into something bigger.
In coming back to the Funky Ferndale Art Fair for another year, what Williams
“All artists look at the world differently, but the artists at Funky Ferndale look at it, like, upside-down,” she said. “We’re the fish that’s swimming upstream. It’s definitely different. You’re going to find edgy and you’re going to find (something) controversial and you’re going to find, like, everything there. It’s a feast for the senses. The food is yummy. I’ve gotten close to a lot of the other artists, so there’s a lot of camaraderie there as well. The town itself is so appreciative of art, and it’s a young town and it’s a fun town and they just are so appreciative of art. So, even if people aren’t buying the pieces, they’re coming in, they’re, like, crying, they’re being so overwhelmed and inspired and just spending so much time looking at each piece, and that means a lot.”
The fair also will feature an interactive project from the Detroit Institute of Arts, an art experience from Dale Teachout and the return of the authors tent with dozens of local writers.
The hours for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
For more information, visit funkyfern daleartfair.com.
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In addition to music, there will be more than 150 vendors in attendance offering their art, wares and crafted goods. There also will be a youth artist market located in the Ferndale Area District Library’s courtyard.
Johnston said it’s never hard to get participants signed up, but something she noticed this year more than any other was that artists have been picking and choosing which fairs they will do because of tough economic conditions. It’s something that reminds her of the 2008 recession, which coincidentally the DIY Street fair was born out of around the same time.
Nicole Ray, of Brighton, has participated in the DIY Street Fair for 15 years with her shop, Sloe Gin Fizz, where she primarily creates and draws anthropomorphized animals in whimsical situations.
“It’s such a community-driven event.” she said of DIY. “It’s such a walkable com-
“People lost their jobs and they sold their artwork to keep afloat, and we made this festival celebrating those independent businesses,” she said. “It’s really now more than ever continuing that tradition, and it’s just so important to support artists right now. They’re really suffering in this economic climate, as a lot of people are, but I urge everyone to come down and talk to an artist, connect with them, see how passionate they are about their work, and pick up something, and you’ll have that memory of speaking to the artist and making that connection. It translates into your home, or if it’s a garment that you’re wearing, and it truly makes a difference in which is most likely your neighbors’ lives.”
munity that everyone, you know, the whole family comes during the day and then the parents come back at night and see music. It was just kind of something for the whole family throughout the whole weekend, and you see a lot of the same faces throughout the weekend. So, I feel very connected to the people who come and shop there.”
Ray agreed with Johnston’s assessment of the current climate for artists. Ray started her business in 2008 at the same time as the recession with an Etsy shop as something fun to do while she was searching for a new job.
That being said, Ray said if she was deciding on starting Sloe Gin Fizz right now, she isn’t sure she could.
“It is kind of a tough time to be doing it,” she said. “It is kind of a similar field to 2008 in terms of (how) things are tough. Consumer confidence is not there, and it’s really easy to get lost in the void of social
media and online, and there aren’t as many in-person opportunities that are being really well supported.”
“That said, I do feel like Michigan is a pretty special place in having moved here from New York. I feel like there’s something special about Michigan and the metro Detroit area that people seem to really get it and they want to support their local artists,” she continued. “If I was going to do it today and had to do it anywhere, I lucked out in moving here because it was not my plan to start this business, but it’s really just a very supportive and understanding community.”
The hours for the DIY Street Fair will be 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21. For more information, visit ferndalediy.com.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
time to revive the service station component.
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stated at the council meeting. “Plans in the future, we don’t know. We don’t know if the business is going to do good or not. You know, we’re hoping it’s going to do good.”
In terms of maintenance, Kajy said the plan will be to repaint the outside of the gas station, repair any rotted wood and make any necessary changes they’re asked to do by the city.
“We’re going to put the green space and the shield lights and whatever you guys tell us to do, we’re going to do it,” he said. Both the green space and light shielding were requests from the Planning Commission, which recommended the approval of the project.
“We’re not using the mechanic shop. We are only going to operate the convenience store, a small convenience store, and the gasoline pumps. We’re not moving anything, we’re not adding anything. It’s just the way it is,” Kajy said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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METRO DETROIT — When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their creativity flow.
So, they often transform their parents’ basements into makeshift rehearsal spots amid washing machines, low ceilings, wornout carpeting and concrete floors.
By the time Jimmy Burkard was 12 years old, he knew he wanted to play guitar. A few years later, with music pumping in his veins, he recruited friends Mike Alonso, a drummer, and Kurt Bardak, a bassist, to form Atomic Axe around 1979-80.
The teenage rockers could be found in the basement of Burkard’s Warren childhood home rehearsing KISS, Black Sabbath, Rush and Van Halen tunes. Burkard’s mom, dad and four sisters became used to the sonic booms that shook the walls. Atomic Axe was pre-internet and relied on vinyl records and cassette tapes to hone their craft.
“You kept having to rewind cassette tapes. You put the (record) needle back to where you needed it to be,” said Burkard, a
1982 Mott High School graduate and professional musician who now lives in the Los Angeles area. “You just go over and over it to get it as close as you can.”
The band didn’t soundproof their basement digs nor dim the lights to create a mood.
“It was just a hard tile floor and very bright,” Burkard said.
But it worked.
“The basement was like a sanctuary,” Burkard remembered. “You felt safe. It was your space.”
Early on, they relied on a “little practice amp.” When Bardak and Burkard got jobs at the local Towne Club soda store, they spent their paychecks on stacks of Marshall amps.
“We wanted the gear our idols were using,” Burkard said. “It was all set up along one wall.”
Sometimes the decibels went to “11.” Burkard can still picture “my dad laying on the couch after work” upstairs telling the band “You guys sound great.” At one point, two of Burkard’s sisters — Krissy and Judy — moved their bedroom downstairs. Krissy’s bed was right next to the band’s speakers
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Each time Roger Cremont parks his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at a car show, he isn’t interested in trophies or awards.
Instead, the Shelby Township resident passes out stuffed animals, Hot Wheels miniature cars and Beanie Babies to spectators, including kids and adults.
The gesture is done in memory of his mother, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Cremont, 56, places the items on the ground in front of his convertible. Spectators can pick something out to take home with them.
“It’s always set up for the kids,” Cremont said. “The little boys, the little girls and women all flock to the Hot Wheels. The kids just light up. They’re all smiles. That makes me happy. It’s just a blessing all the way around. That’s all the gratification I need.”
Cremont, also known as “Big Dog” to family and friends, replenishes his goodies supply with donations he receives. Through a friend, he’s able to purchase brand-new Hot Wheels for a nominal fee. Cremont, too, decorates the Camaro with car culture memorabilia, tributes to his mom and Old Glory.
“The U.S. flags are in memory of all of the people who fought for our country,” he said. “Just respect for the people who have served our country.”
That includes his uncle, Roger Cremont, an Army veteran for whom he was named.
Cremont takes the burgundy-colored Camaro to different car shows and cruises around town.
“Every weekend there is something going on,” Cremont said.
One of his favorite hangouts is Eddie’s Drive-In, a throwback to the 1950s where carhops on roller skates serve hamburgers, corn dogs, ice
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cream treats and more. Cremont meets up with car buffs at the Harrison Township eatery, which hosts a classic cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays during the warmer months. Part of the fun is getting there in his convertible.
“It’s a nice, scenic drive,” he said. “When you got the top down, it’s so freeing. The wind is blowing in your hair. It’s just awesome.”
On Aug. 31, Cremont brought his Camaro to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show at Blue Water Trucking in Bruce Township. He mingled with families, including 4-year-old Avery Bazydlo, her 6-year-old sister, Aaliyah Bazydlo, and their family members.
Other stops this past summer for Cremont included the Yale Bologna Festival, Rockin Rods n’ Rochester, and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Cremont purchased the Camaro two years after his mom died. He found the 1991 model in Inkster and paid $7,000 cash for it. But it needed $7,755
in repairs. When he discovered his mom had left $7,780 in her checking account, he felt that was ‘kind of a sign from heaven — let’s go ahead and get that car done.’”
“She always wanted a convertible, but never got one,” Cremont said.
The Santa Bears that Cremont gives out at car shows once belonged to his mother. At one time, she owned 30 of them. Her collection grew while working for the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store and continued when the retailer became Macy’s. In all, she put in 49 years of service at Oakland Mall in Troy and Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. On the side, she taught catechism at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township.
“Everyone loved her,” Cremont said. “Just a good soul. I was taking her to her first cancer treatment, and five days later she was gone.”
Cremont also has dealt with cancer. Last year, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. He is in remission, which gave him his health back, which he feels is his chance to bring happiness to others with Hot Wheels and stuffed animals.
“I think that is why God put my cancer on pause,” Cremont said. “I’m just thankful every day.”
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with only a curtain in between. There were many nights while in college she stayed up late studying to drum beats and guitar riffs.
“I did well in school, so maybe that helped me,” Krissy said. “I didn’t mind it. It was something to remember.”
Atomic Axe became the go-to band at basement parties in the neighborhood, including the night law enforcement busted up one out-of-control bash.
“Getting shut down by the police, that was like a badge of honor,” Burkard said.
Still playing music, Burkard tours with the Sweet and performs solo. Check him out on Instagram at @jimmyburkard and @spsweetband.
In 1997, eight Cousino High School band students in Warren formed their own ska group, Peanut Butter Mosquito, better known as PBM. They either headed over to rhythm guitar player Nate Castle’s or trumpeter Tom Torrento’s to rehearse, where their parents welcomed the “noisy chaos.”
“Nate’s parents were both musicians. His mom liked to sing. Dad was a very accomplished bluegrass guitar player,” Torrento said. “They’d rather have us in the basement innocent and productive than out on the streets getting in trouble. Music is what drew us all together.”
Although the basement dwellings were cramped with so many musicians, they found their groove.
“There was never enough room for all of us to be way too loud. We would spread out and tuck the drum set into any open corner,” Torrento said. “It was tight.”
Rehearsal lasted anywhere from 90 minutes to three hours. It often started when a band member, at his school locker, blurted out, “Do you guys want to get together and practice?” But there was one stop to make first: the local coffee shop to get wired on caffeine.
At the Torrento household, there was an old dining room table that came in handy. The guys lounged around and relaxed during breaks. PBM played original music.
“Nate would write the songs,” Torrento said. “We’d figure out the lyrics and chords and add the layers of music to kind of build the song.”
Others noticed their talents. From 2003 to 2007, PBM toured Europe, the U.S. and drew fans at many college towns. Torrento said the tour bus “fueled writing new stuff. We were immersed in the music.”
Currently, Torrento is the director of bands at Grosse Pointe North High School and Parcells Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. PBM reunited a few years ago for its 25-year anniversary. Check them out at Shorestoberfest from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores. For more information, go to pbmband.com.
‘We had some great times, I mean just great times.’
Before China White ventured onto the local music scene, the five members rotated practice spots in their parents’ basements between Utica and Romeo. That meant hauling instruments up and down the stairs, but the change of pace kept the band from becoming complacent. They’d secure their speakers along the cinder block walls and play away.
“It was a full volume basement practice,” singer Chris Neumann said. “We had all the regular guitar amps. Full microphones.”
The band created a following with gigs at the Romeo Theatre, Romeo Peach Festival, the Rink in Shelby Township, the Ritz in Roseville and the Lewisville Smoke Bar and Grill in Port Hope, Michigan. China White, which took its name from a Scorpions song, got together in the mid-1980s playing everything from the Guess Who and the Monkees to Ratt and AC/DC with some Ozzy Osbourne tossed in.
“It was basically covers, album-oriented rock playing on radio stations,” Neumann said. “That’s what people in the bars wanted to hear at the time.”
The parents were good sports about the rumblings underneath the stairs, even when a picture frame or two got knocked over. Their moms and dads went to the bars to see the band perform live.
“All the parents were supportive,” said Neumann, a 1982 Utica High School graduate. “My mom and dad loved it when we came over and played.”
While rock ‘n’ rollers are known for hard partying, China White kept it professional. They didn’t drink alcohol when working on songs. To stay focused on the music, rehearsals were off limits to their girlfriends and friends at the time, except for the last few minutes when everyone got a sneak peak. After practice, the group decompressed at Big Boy or Ram’s Horn.
“Fun — that was the goal,” Neumann said of the band. “We had some great times, I mean just great times. It was friends that were playing music.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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SEPT. 19
Meet Mic Drop Club: Women can learn and practice speaking skills during quarterly event, 9-11 a.m., Incubizo, 1938 Burdette St. in Ferndale, hmh912@ gmail.com, micdropworkshop.com/club
SEPT. 19-21
Funky Ferndale Art Fair: Features 140-plus juried artists and authors, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 19, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 20 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 21, held on Nine Mile Road west of Woodward Avenue, also performers, musicians, area to make own art and more on nearby streets, funkyferndaleartfair.com
SEPT. 19-21
DIY Street Fair: Features art, live music, food and more, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 19, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 20 and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 21, held between Nine Mile Road and Troy Street east of Woodward Avenue in Ferndale, ferndalediy.com
SEPT. 20
Classic Cars for the Cure: Fundraiser for Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, ’50s/’60s-style gala includes unique vehicles, strolling dinner, cocktails and dessert, live music, performance and swing lessons by Oakland University Dance Team, guest speakers, and more, 7-10:30 p.m., held in private garage at 1330 N. Crooks Road in Clawson, cocktail attire or themed clothing encouraged, karmanos.org/cars25
Car show: Hosted by Twisted Axle Car Club, 6 p.m., Blarney Stone Pub, 27253 Woodward Ave. in Berkley, facebook.com/twistedaxlecarclub
SEPT. 20-21
Autumn Equinox Witches Market: Free outdoor event features 30-plus local artisans, makers and crafters, also food trucks, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 20 and noon-4 p.m. Sept. 21, Boston Tea Room, 1220 Woodward Heights in Ferndale, bostontearoomevents@gmail. com, (248) 548-3830, bostontearoom.com
SEPT. 21
Native plant sale: Presented by Environmental Advisory Committee, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleymi.gov/ libraryevents
SEPT. 24
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: 6:30-8 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymi.gov/libraryevents
SEPT. 28
No Balls Comedy Ball: Fundraiser hosted by Jay Towers from Fox 2 Detroit and WNIC and featuring Grosse Pointe comedian Matt Conn, also cash bar, buffet, desserts, raffles, silent and live auctions, and adoptable puppies, proceeds benefit Michigan Animal Adoption Network and Canine Companions Rescue Center, 1-4:30 p.m., Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, nbcb.weebly.com
SEPT. 29
Understanding Cataracts and Cataract Surgery: Presented by Dr. Tom Obertynski of Michigan Glaucoma & Cataract, 6:30-8 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymi.gov/ libraryevents
OCT. 4
Ferndale Fall Festival: Include hayrides, pony rides, roller skating, carnival games, prizes, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat trail, music and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave., wristbands required, bit.ly/fprfallfestival, (248) 544-6767, recreation@ferndalemi.gov
OCT. 12
Candidates & Elected Officials Day: Invitees include people running for positions in Ferndale, Berkley, Southfield, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington and Farmington Hills, meet and greet at 12:30 p.m., Empowerment Church, 24350 Southfield Road in Southfield, (248) 7639114, dpeagler@comcast.net
‘Silver Foxes’: Comedic play about queer men who save friend from homophobic assisted living facility, 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays Oct. 3-27, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, (248) 545-5545, theringwald@gmail.com, theringwald.com
‘Tuck Everlasting’: Performance by Stagecrafters Main Stage, musical about girl who helps protect family’s secret of eternal life, 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Sept. 28, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org, read story at candgnews.com
Art exhibit: “Shapeshifter” uses everyday and found objects with wood, metals, resins and paint to create 3-D pieces that can be changed over time, on display until Oct. 24, reception from 6-8 p.m. and artist talk with Marat Paransky at 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org
Birmingham-Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6 p.m. every first and third Tuesdays of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., birminghamstamp.club
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767 (ext. 503), jeannie1111@comcast.net
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
SEPT. 27
South Lake High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes appetizers and soft drinks, plus cash bar, 6-10 p.m., Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, 23722 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
Ferndale High School — Class of 2005: 20th reunion, 6-10 p.m., Fifth Avenue Royal Oak, 215 W. Fifth St., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
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Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
OCT. 11
Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent.com/henryford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 644-1400
OCT. 18
Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
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• Find meetups for teens and adults, Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleymi.gov/ libraryevents
Encore Chorus rehearsals: Tenor and bass vocal types can practice with LGBTQIA+ affirming group, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, holiday concert scheduled for Dec. 13, encorechorus.org
Royal Oak Musicale Chorus rehearsals: Female group celebrating 101st season, meets 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays from September-December and FebruaryMay, Clawson United Methodist Church, 205 N. Main St., performance with Royal Oak Musicale Harmonics scheduled for 7 p.m. Dec. 16, First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd., www. royaloakmusicale.com
Harmony United Chorusrehearsals: Practice with Greater Detroit chapter of men’s barbershop-style group, 7-9 p.m. most Tuesdays, Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., performance scheduled for Sept. 27, greaterdetroit.org
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
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