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Local respite home plans to close at end of month

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — Judson Center’s

Lahser Children’s Respite Home, located at 31111 Lahser Road in Beverly Hills, will be closing its doors Sept. 28. The closure follows a ruling that the center is no longer in

compliance with Michigan Public Act 116. Lahser Children’s Respite Home has been a resource in the community since 1986, providing respite care for children between the ages of 6 and 17 who have autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Michigan Public Act 116 does not allow for a child care facility to accept both minors and adults. Thirty-eight years ago, Lahser Children’s Respite Home was granted a variance, allowing adults through age 26 to receive respite care at the home, as long as they were already receiving services before

they turned 18 years old.

This year, the waiver was not renewed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

“The state’s legal department said no, they can’t operate like this — it would require an amendment to Public Act 116

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Birmingham Village Players present classic ‘Man of La Mancha’

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgenews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are kicking off their 103rd season with a classic musical that has touched audiences’ hearts for over 60 years: “Man of La Mancha.”

The show — directed by Susan Chekaway and Roberta Campion — will run 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 12-28 at the Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward.

“Man of La Mancha” is a musical with both comedic relief and dark themes. The plot takes place in 17th century Spain and is centered around Miguel de Cervantes, who is imprisoned during the Spanish Inquisition and performs his manuscript about Don Quixote de La Mancha with the other inmates. It is a play within a play.

“Man of La Mancha” is for mature audiences only due to the show’s adult situations, language and violence, including depictions of sexual assault.

ABOVE: In the Birmingham Village Players’ production of “Man of La Mancha,” pictured above, Jennifer Jones is Aldonza/Dulcinea, and pictured right are Michael Gravame and Jude Purcell.

Photos by Paul Manoian Photography

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Birmingham Society of Women Painters presents ‘Explorations’

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Society of Women Painters is presenting “Explorations” at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center until Sept. 18.

The BSWP was founded in 1994 and now has 65 members.

“We have women who were, or are, doctors, attorneys, art teachers, business owners, moms and

grandmas,” group President Patty Eisenbraun said. “We have so many different types of women that are part of our group. It’s very interesting.”

Eisenbraun said the title, “Explorations,” was chosen to encapsulate all of the group’s artists.

“It is a really wide variety of types of art, from the photo realistic to beautiful abstracts,” Eisenbraun said.

The exhibit is juried by Madeleine Barkey, an artist and educator who has taught at the BBAC.

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Annual race helps SOS support local families

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM/ BEVERLY HILLS — In 2008, Schools Offer Support was started after five women in a coffee shop came up with a way to bring together parents and students to support their high school community.

At the time, it was known as Seaholm Offers Support — supporting Seaholm High School families — but in 2019, the organization went districtwide, which founder and co-president Lisa Corey said was always the goal.

SOS has a parent group and a student-led group within Birmingham Public Schools. The student-led group meets once a month and does community services such as raking leaves and making blankets for cancer patients.

In the 2024-2025 school year, SOS has received 63 requests for support and has provided over $30,000 to help local families pay for medical and utility bills, groceries, gas, child care and clothing. SOS also provided local families with non-perishable food bags to support them during school breaks, scholarships to graduating seniors through the Barbara and Sheldon Weisberg SOS Laptop Scholarship, and gift cards to help assist with holiday shopping.

“People don’t realize how much need is in our community,” Corey said.

SOS Co-President Amy Hochkammer added that there is still uncertainty on what federal or state programs

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LEFT: The Birmingham Society of Women Painters presents “Explorations” at the BBAC, featuring many pieces by local artists, including Loretta Markell’s “Cosmic Rabbit. RIGHT: Patty Eisenbraun’s piece titled “Ageless” is in the Birmingham Society of Women Painters exhibit at the BBAC.

Photos provided by the BBAC

CRIME WATCH

Driver dragging city lamppost arrested for drunk driving, weapons charge

BIRMINGHAM — On Aug. 16, at approximately 2 a.m., officers observed a vehicle dragging an unknown object and conducted a traffic stop, determining the object to be a portion of a city lamppost.

The driver, a 34-year-old Detroit woman, displayed signs of intoxication and admitted to returning from a bar but could not remember how much alcohol she had consumed.

Further investigation revealed she had struck and damaged a restaurant wall, a tree, a lamppost, and an electrical box after driving at a high rate of speed near eastbound Brown Street and Woodward Avenue. A handgun registered to the suspect was located in her purse. Following field sobriety evaluations, she was arrested and issued citations for driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of a weapon while under the influence of alcohol, and failure to report a crash.

Suspects flee after failed larceny from locked vehicle

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP —

Bloomfield Township officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place Aug. 18 for a possible larceny in progress.

The reporting party witnessed two males wearing masks covering their faces near some vehicles. The suspects ran into the wooded area when they saw the reporting party. A second caller contacted dispatch to report the same incident, but stated that the suspects had left the area in a white SUV. Video surveillance revealed that the two suspects arrived in the lot and attempted to enter a vehicle, but were unsuccessful due the vehicle being locked.

The suspects then got back into the suspect vehicle and left the frame of the video. No other reports of break-ins or stolen property were made in that timeframe.

This case was turned over to the Bloomfield Township Investigations Unit for further investigation.

Police commended the alert residents for immediately reporting suspicious activity, and they reminded residents to lock their car doors and remove any and all valuables from inside.

Necklace reported stolen with vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 12:30 p.m. Aug. 18, an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Pierce Street, where a 44-year-old man reported that his vehicle had been stolen from his driveway overnight.

The victim said he may have left the key in the vehicle, and officers observed no broken glass where it had been parked. The victim reported that a necklace valued at approximately $400 had been in the vehicle. An investigation is ongoing.

Stolen car found totaled

BIRMINGHAM — Oak Park police contacted the Birmingham Police Department around 3:30 a.m. Aug. 16 after finding a possibly stolen vehicle registered to a 41-year-old Birmingham resident. The vehicle had been totaled, and the keys were

inside it. An officer was dispatched to the woman’s home, where her son was shocked to learn the vehicle was missing. He said no one has authorization to drive it except his mother, who was away, and that he last saw it parked in the driveway the previous evening. The son does not drive. An investigation is ongoing.

Man with warrant in Nevada arrested

BIRMINGHAM — On Aug. 18 at approximately 10 p.m., an officer in a patrol vehicle observed a southbound vehicle on Old Woodward fail to stop at a stop sign at Bowers and initiated a traffic stop.

A check of the 44-year-old Sterling Heights man’s identification found a felony fraud warrant for his arrest from Clark County, Nevada, and officers placed him under arrest.

— Mary Genson

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“We do anticipate that families will have as much need, if not more need, in this coming school year,” Hochkammer said.

SOS will be holding its primary fundraiser Sept. 14. The sixth annual Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will take place at Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, beginning at 9 a.m.

The fee to participate in either race is $20 for anyone under 19 and $30 for people 19 or older.

Awards will be given to top runners, including a $50 Hanson’s gift card for the overall male and female winners of the 5K race.

More on the awards, registration and other race information can be found at runsignup.com/Race/MI/Birmingham/SOSMilesforMeals5kand 1MileRace. Visit schoolsoffersupport.org for more information on SOS.

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

The sixth annual Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will be held at Beverly Park at 9 a.m. Photo provided by Andee Gorbatoff

NEWS & NOTES

ST. DUNSTAN’S THEATRE GUILD PRESENTS ‘MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING’

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the first time, St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild will be staging a fall performance in Cranbrook’s historic outdoor Greek Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills. The production of “Much Ado About Nothing” will run at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12-14, and 18-20. Tickets cost $27 for adults and $25 for students and seniors. A $3 service fee is added to online orders. More information can be found at StDunstansTheatre.com.

Unique local homes open up to the community

BIRMINGHAM — The 36th annual Birmingham House Tour will take place 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. During this tour, participants will get to see some of the community’s unique homes. Many different aesthetics will be represented in the design of each home. This is a self-guided tour, and there will be docents at each home to provide the history and other information about the home. Participants will get to enjoy a lunch break, prepared by The Community House’s executive chef. Additionally, guests can purchase tickets to the Bubbles & Bites Preview Party 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Call The Community House at (248) 644-5832 or visit communityhousehelps.org for more information.

Community invited to free programs and live taping at BCTV

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Community Television is offering its second annual “Back to School With BCTV” program Sept. 10 — a full day of free workshops 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Programming will cover many topics, including a BCTV orientation, filming with a phone and digital accessibility.

“We are very happy to offer this program again. BCTV is here to support the community with the services we provide, which includes digital literacy education and the importance of digital accessibility,” Cable and Community Relations Director Carrie LeZotte said in a press release.

The Great Greek Food Truck will be in the lot for attendees to purchase food at 11 a.m.

There will also be a live taping of “The Franklin Show,” with host Michael Selzer. The show recently earned the 2025 Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media Foundation.

To register and to learn more, visit bloomfieldtwp.org/cable/upcoming-events.

Mobile watch seminar educates community on important topics

BINGHAM FARMS/ FRANKLIN — The Bingham Farms and Franklin Mobile Watch teams will present “Safety Made Simple” 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Bingham Woods Clubhouse, 30760 River Crossing.

The seminar will cover three important topics: mental health issues with a presentation by Common Ground, personal gun safety with a presentation by the Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Department, and physical first aid with a presentation by nurse Janeice Hampton.

Refreshments will be available to attendees. Seating is limited, so attendees can RSVP at BFMobile watch@gmail.com.

Metro Boat Show comes to Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Metro Boat Show is coming to Lake St. Clair Metropark Sept. 11 through Sept. 14 with lots of boat-related vendors and products for boaters to enjoy.

The show is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 and Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 14.

Nicki Polan, executive director of the Michigan Boating Industries Association, said this boat show is her favorite because boats arrive on the water and on land. Her company has been promoting the show for 16 years, but the boat show has been at this location for around 50 years.

“We really do get a lot of big boats because it’s easy to transport them by water,” Polan said.

“We’ve had boats at this show up to 60 feet in length. Even if you’re not in the market for a boat that size, it’s fun to check them out and be able to get on a boat that size.”

She said they have all kinds of boats available for fishing, cruising and more.

“Great place to shop, great place to learn about boating if you are just kind of curious,” Polan said.

Vendors come from all over including Harrison Township, St. Clair Shores and more. There will be food trucks, a tiki bar, a trolley service, a kids activities and more for eventgoers to enjoy.

Admission is $10 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in for free. Members of the military and first responders get one free ticket with proper identification. For a full list of vendors and events, visit boatmichigan.org.

Photos provided by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild

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Serving metro Detroit’s northern suburbs, The Landscaping Authority works on new or preexisting projects. “We’re a design-build and maintenance company. We’ll design new construction landscape. We can do everything from sprinklers, sod, hardscape, brick pavers and retaining walls, all that stuff. We can pull weeds, remove stumps and put in trees to give a property a fresh look,” Iras said.

A designer by trade, Iras said a project starts with a free consultation where goals and a plan are discussed. “We implement that by taking a look at the property, seeing what they have, what’s available, and seeing what we can reuse to beautify the property,” Iras said. Creating borders and lines to complement the existing architecture, incorporating desired colors and maximizing their impact is all part of the plan.

“We do annuals and perennials, fall mums and tulip bulbs. We do outdoor kitchens and living spaces,” Iras said. “It adds tremendous value to someone’s home when we can increase that curb appeal.”

When the winter winds blow and the yard goes to sleep for the year, The Landscaping Authority’s team transitions to commercial snow and ice management. “That’s a very big part of our business, making sure we keep our clients and customers and employees safe from the hazards of Michigan winters,” Iras said.

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through the state Legislature. I can understand the state’s position. We have a very good relationship with the state,” Judson Center President and CEO Lenora HardyFoster said.

But not allowing Lahser Children’s Respite Home to serve adults took away a primary and necessary income for the home.

“We can’t afford to continue to operate the respite home unless we were allowed to continue with the waiver that supports a blended model,” she said. “When it comes to providing respite services to children ages 6 to 17, we don’t have that many families who want to bring their child to a center. Many prefer respite services to be provided in their homes.”

Even before this ruling, the home was operating at a loss, Hardy-Foster said.

“We usually operate the respite home with about an annual $100,000 loss, which included servicing the young adults,” she said. “Through our fundraising efforts, we have tried to cover that loss. However, the loss would be far greater now that we cannot serve that older population anymore.”

Hardy-Foster said.

Annually, nearly 50 families are served at the Lahser Children’s Respite Home. The Judson Center has worked with families to find alternative respite care options, and staff members of the home have been offered other jobs in the agency.

“It breaks our heart. We hate having to close the home. But we can’t afford to sustain that program, because it would require a certain amount of dollars to run the home, and we just don’t have those funds. If we only just serve the children, the census is going to be very, very low. It is a six-bed facility, and Monday through Wednesday, sometimes even Monday through Thursday, we don’t have any beds filled, especially now that we can’t occupy it with older young adults with disabilities who were already receiving services before they turned 18.”

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was not available to comment by press time.

Hardy-Foster said they have been involved with the families and state officials throughout this decision process.

“As soon as we were notified that the

waiver was being rescinded, we engaged all of the families and held meetings to keep everyone abreast of what was happening regarding the future of the respite home,”

“The state has been an outstanding partner. It’s just that this matter will require the state Legislature to amend the public act, and it’s not something that can be done overnight,” Hardy-Foster said.

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

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Effective Sept. 28, the Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home, 31111 Lahser Road in Beverly Hills, will be closed.

Jude Purcell, of Clawson, plays the lead role, Miguel de Cervantes/Don Quixote. This has been a bucket list role for Purcell ever since he became a fan of the musical in college.

The first production he ever did with the Birmingham Village Players was “Man of La Mancha” 21 years ago, and he recalls a memory of when he first decided to audition for it after someone at his work told him that there was going to be a local production.

“I was eating dinner, and I was looking up the audition dates for that show, and I saw that they were that night, and the audition started at seven o’clock, and it was seven o’clock when I was looking at it. So I threw my dinner in the fridge — I hadn’t eaten much all day — and I rushed to the theater.”

He said he remembers vividly the people he met that day at the Birmingham Village Players, and they gave him a role as a muleteer.

Now in the lead role, Purcell is taking an intentional approach to properly convey the show’s important themes and complex characters.

“I’d like to be able to communicate the message as clearly as possible to the audience and have some fun doing it, because I think it’s a very fun character, and it’s got a lot of sides to it,” Purcell said.

Purcell was also inspired to make a wood carving statue of Don Quixote, even though he had no prior experience in wood carving. He shares how the statue ties in to the show’s major theme of “appearance is not

reality.”

“To one person, it may be a block of wood. To another person, it may be a statue,” Purcell said.

Jennifer Jones, of Rochester Hills, is playing the role of Aldonza/Dulcinea. This will be the third time in 21 years that Jones takes the stage in this role — the last time being in the same Birmingham Village Players production as Purcell.

“I consider myself so blessed and so lucky to be able to portray her again. And I’d like to think that maybe my life experiences will add more to it,” Jones said.

After playing the role three times in her life, Jones knows this character very well.

“I love her passion, and I love her strength. She overcomes so many things throughout the show,” Jones said.

Jones has recently had to overcome a lot in her life, with the loss of many people close to her, including her husband, who passed in 2022. When Jones played this role at the Village Players previously, her husband played Pedro, the head muleteer. This is her first leading role since her husband’s passing.

“You have to drive forward and you have to become stronger and overcome these obstacles,” Jones said. “Unfortunately, all of us have to overcome at some point in our life.”

The “impossible dream” is a major theme in the show, which Jones connects back to Aldonza’s feats of overcoming.

“She overcomes these hardships and this abuse, and I think that, in doing so, both Aldonza’s world and in my own world, that it is the ultimate triumph in our own ability to survive the worst things in life. And because of that, Aldanza is better able

to see and experience the imaginary world through Quixote’s eyes and what he sees and believes. I’d like to think that in our own lives, when we overcome those obstacles, that we’re able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, that there is hope, there are people there for us, and just reaching that final step, that final phase, being past all of

those hardships in life, is almost obtaining our impossible dream.”

Individuals can reserve tickets for $30, which includes a ticketing fee. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (248) 644-2075 or visit birminghamvillageplayers.com. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Eisenbraun said Barkey is very creative and has a unique point of view. There were 46 pieces juried into the show, selected out of about 92 submitted.

“Explorations” is dedicated in honor of Carolyn Hall, a founding member of the BBAC and the Birmingham Society of Women Painters.

“She is the true essence of what I think a BSWP woman could be,” Eisenbraun said.

Eisenbraun has a piece in the exhibit. Her oil painting, “Ageless,” depicts a dried and wrinkly green leaf. She has a collection of leaves that she has gathered during the fall, and she uses them as subjects for her paintings.

Artist Loretta Markell, the first-place

winner of the exhibition, has been a part of the group for about 13 years.

“I love being a member. I love all of the other artists. They’re all such nice people, all willing to help each other and share their ideas,” Markell said.

Her piece, “Cosmic Rabbit,” depicts an acrylic-painted rabbit surrounded by colorful watercolor shapes. The name was inspired by a cartoon that she watched where a rabbit was master of the universe.

Markell said she likes to include both figures and abstract elements in her pieces. She also loves to work with bright colors.

“I like to feel like I am playing,” Markell said.

“Explorations” will be on display and open to the public until Sept. 18 at the BBAC, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham.

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

FAMILY MARKETS, GARDEN CENTERS ROOTED IN HOMETOWNS

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Creating a lasting business in a community can be quite difficult. Growing that business can be even more stressful.

Some of the longest lasting businesses in metro Detroit are its family markets and garden centers, founded decades ago. Many still can be visited at their original locations. Impressively, there might not be many other businesses that have lasted longer than Kutchey Family Market. It has been part of the fabric of the city of Warren since the early 1800s. The original farm and store were located at 3202 East 10 Mile Road. It was eight years ago when David Kutchey decided to sell

Standing in front of his produce and previous awards, David Kutchey holds the historical marker for Kutchey Family Market. Kutchey Family Market was founded in Warren in the early 1800s and hasn’t left since. The current location on 27825 Ryan Road was opened eight years ago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

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AS AUTUMN ARRIVES …

Wednesday, September 17, 2 p.m.

You’re invited to a fun-flled American House Village at Bloomfeld event as we celebrate the cool, crisp days of fall. Enjoy live music, a free rafe, and we’ll be giving away plenty of apples and caramel apples. While you’re here, we’ll fll you in on all the events and activities we have planned for our beautiful community. We look forward to seeing you!

Please RSVP by September 12 , to let us know if you’ll be attending. Call (248) 213-8771 for details.

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that land and open a market at 27825 Ryan Road to sell produce and an expanded inventory of flowers and gardening supplies. The land was formerly home to Young’s Garden Mart & Christmas Fantasy, another longtime family farm business in Warren.

Kutchey said they always wanted to stay in Warren when looking for a new spot, as the community has always supported the business. They want to support the community, too.

“We just obviously enjoy the community and we’re so well known in the community,” he said. “People know us from being here for the original farm on 10 Mile. Being there for over 170 years, it’s just been a staple in the community … I don’t want to start all over. We have an excellent reputation and people know us and they trust us, and they know they can get good quality produce when it’s in season. So it was the right thing to do to stay here.”

Over in Troy, Uncle Luke’s Feed Store found its home in the city around 100 years ago in the 1920s selling their products to locals in one form or another, originally as

Stiles Feed Store. The market operated out of a shed next to the current location as a farm outlet and hardware store.

The market eventually found its current home at 6691 Livernois Road in 1946, opening as “Uncle Luke’s Print Shop.” It has been there in Troy ever since.

Longtime employee Gil Tufts said their longevity in Troy has been due to their loyal customers.

“That’s the secret to our business,” he said. “I’ve got one lady that travels from Petoskey down here, and probably some further. … If you don’t have a loyal customer base and you don’t treat your customers right, you’re not going to be in business and that’s something we always strive to do here.”

Troy also is home to Telly’s Greenhouse & Garden Center at 3301 John R Road, where it was founded in 1978.

Telly’s Greenhouse kind of fell into the family’s lap, according to owner George Papadelis, as they had been neighbors next to an old woman with a greenhouse who then died in 1976. Papadelis’ father, Gust, bought that land in 1977.

Papadelis said the business got its start when, as a kid, it was suggested he and his brother grow plants in the greenhouse and

sell them to make money for a family trip to Greece. They then painted a sign and sold flowers from the side of the road, making $1,000.

The business eventually grew and became what it is today, where it took on the name Telly’s, which was the name of Gust Papadelis’ Greek restaurant.

Since its beginnings, Telly’s has grown to include multiple locations in Michigan but currently has its base of operations at its Troy location and in Shelby Township, where they bought several acres of land 15 years ago to grow their flowers and plants. That’s where they do more than 90% of their growing.

That being said, Papadelis said they plan to stay at their Troy home.

“We’re staying here at the Troy location because it’s an excellent location and we’ve developed a property well to accommodate the store and, quite frankly, I feel like we’ve done a lot to promote gardening in the area and sort of get people to appreciate it more and enjoy it more,” he said.

Papadelis said the city of Troy has grown around them, as has the need for plants from a reputable and family-owned garden center.

“We just grew along with that need,”

he said. “As the market changed, we adapted to it because the same person that was growing the plants was selling the plants, which is me. So things have changed an awful lot since, of course, we started almost 50 years ago, but we’re still all about plants that we grow, and we love doing that and we’re good at it and we’re very service-oriented. Customers expect to see me here and they expect to get their questions answered accurately and, in most cases, passionately.”

In the case of Kutchey Family Market, the business has made such an impact in Warren that it was designated with a historical marker.

Kutchey said the designation was something that made him proud that he could continue his family’s legacy in Warren.

“It makes me very proud that I can continue on the family legacy that my great grandfather and my grandfather and my father and all them, that when they settled on 10 Mile and that was the original property, and then they started farming, that I can continue that and bring people good quality fruit and vegetables … and continue the legacy and keep supporting the community that supports us,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Jerry Naumann, of Berkley, brought his backwards trailer to this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 and the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade Aug. 15. Naumann’s camper looks like it rides backward while pulling a 1985 Ford Ranger pickup truck.

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METRO DETROIT — When it comes to car cruises, Jerry Naumann knows how to make a grand entrance. For many years, the car enthusiast drove an upsidedown GMC 1984 Rally van that attracted crowds from St. Clair Shores to downriver communities. After owning it for several years, he sold the vehicle to a gentleman in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where the upside-down van currently rests.

But the wheels behind Naumann’s cruising days are still spinning. A couple of years ago, he purchased another offbeat vehicle that looks like a camper riding backward while connected to a 1985 Ford Ranger pickup truck. Naumann drove the memorable trailer in this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise Aug. 16 and made an appearance at the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade Aug. 15 where he “had a blast.”

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The event will include a strolling supper by Forte Belanger, live 1950s and ’60s music by Stella and her band Intrigue, a performance and swing dance lessons from the Oakland University Dance Team, and dessert served in a 1950s diner. Guests, too, can learn more about Karmanos’ research.

Attendees are asked to wear cocktail attire or 1950s and 1960s-style flair. Al Trombetta, Classic Cars for the Cure automobile curator, has gathered 25 rare classic cars from museums and top collectors to showcase. The event is personal for Trombetta, whose mother died of lung cancer.

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manufactured to look like one.

“It’s just vinyl siding and it has a 2-by-2 framework,” Naumann said.

With a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer floor plan with drivetrain, a front and back seat, and steering wheel, it appears as if the Ford Ranger is backing up with the trailer behind it. But it’s really the trailer driving forward while pulling the Ranger behind it.

“Pretty much the body was removed off the ’98 Chevy Blazer and the seats were left there. The camper is bolted to it. It just drives itself. The Blazer is what pulls the whole framework of the camper,” Naumann said. “You can see the dashboard and the engine is all intact. The four wheels actually propel this camper.”

Naumann said the engine from the Ford Ranger was removed to make the ride lighter. The camper can drive by itself, but Naumann always has the Ranger with it so spectators can get the full illusion.

“The same guy that did the van for me did this,” Naumann said. “I saw this about three years ago up in Flint at Back to the Bricks. Very nice, high-end cars go there.”

While en route, Naumann often keeps the speedometer at 40 mph. There is no radio, and the air conditioner doesn’t work, but the windows bring in fresh air. Naumann attaches a wire between the two vehicles so the Ranger’s taillights and turn signals work.

“That way people see when they’re coming up behind the truck if I’m turning or breaking,” he said.

The camper stands about 7 1/2 feet in height. Naumann gets a kick out of driving the rig around town. When people see him driving by, they pull out their cameras to take photos and videos.

“It’s that shock and awe, I guess,” Naumann said. “When driving down the road, you love to see people, especially little kids, smiling and pointing at it. I just love seeing the expression on their faces and the fact they enjoy it.”

Naumann lives close enough to the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade on 12 Mile Road that he can see people as they mark their spots with lawn chairs and canopies to get a good view of the event. He loves to see so many spectators come to town, which he said boosts the economy and puts Berkley on the map. The same goes for the Woodward Dream Cruise, which stretches through several communities in Oakland

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Naumann has always been interested in cars, something that was in the family’s DNA.

“I restored many cars and painted many cars,” he said. “My dad was into cars and my older brother was into cars.”

Along with the backward camper, Naumann owns two Plymouth Prowlers: a 1999 model and a 2001 model. The ’01 Prowler has 130,000 miles on it.

“That one, I drove all over the country just to events,” said Naumann, who belongs to the online Plymouth Prowler Enthusiasts car club.

This year, the club met up in Hocking Hills, Ohio. Last year, the Prowler peeps got together for camaraderie in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

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“When driving down the road, you love to see people, especially little kids, smiling and pointing at it,” Jerry Naumann said. “I just love seeing the expression on their faces and the fact they enjoy it.”

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BRINGS FALL CHEER AND A BRIGHTER SPRING

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METRO DETROIT — Planting flowers around your home in the fall can help bring color and cheer to the otherwise dreary autumn season, and it will brighten your spring season as well.

“It’s a great time of year to grow flowers,” said Matt Colonius, co-owner of Piechnik’s Garden Center and Nursery in Oakland Township and Piechnik’s Greenhouse in Clio. “I mean, it’s a great time of year to establish gardens and rework beds.“

He said that as a landscape architect, the flowers do a lot to enhance the entryway of a home. He said the options are “endless,” and there are plenty of things to be added to a flower garden to enhance it, such as gourds, pumpkins and cornstalks.

“It’s endless. It’s not just natural beauty, but there’s other elements to this that can be added,” Colonius said.

“Fall is for planting,” said Nancy Kassab, owner of Flowers by Nancy K in

ABOVE: Floral designer Amy Carrier shows some of the fall decorations and flowers offered at Piechnik’s Garden Center and Nursery in Oakland Township. LEFT: Pansies are a popular flower that can be planted in the fall.

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Berkley. “By planting now, you’ll enjoy early blooms as soon as spring arrives.”

Colonius said that early fall is the best time for planting your spring flowers, but it can be done until at least Halloween.

“It’s a great time to plant perennials, especially this year with the cooler weather moving in early, they get rooted into the ground really well now and should be in place and ready for spring,” Colonius said.

“Tulips and daffodils are planted in the fall and not in the spring,” Piechnik’s co-owner Stan Piechnik said. “Everybody thinks that because it’s a spring flower you plant it in the spring, and it’s not. Fall bulbs are important.”

Kassab said that fall planting gives perennials and spring bulbs such as tulips and daffodils time to establish roots before the ground freezes. She said the cool weather reduces stress on plants, and fall is therefore an ideal time to refresh garden beds.

“It’s more hostile for rooting in the summer than it is in the fall,” Colonius said. “The spring is also a good time for us where rooting is heavier than growth. So, if the plant is not producing a lot of growth, it’s rooting into the ground stronger.”

Kassab said it is also a good time to plant hardy seasonal flowers. She said the most popular outdoor fall flower by far is the chrysanthemum, but other seasonal flowers include pansies, violas, ornamental kale and cabbage, camellias, and winter jasmine.

“For fall color you want to put in a lot of hardy mums; we sell some other hardy annuals like pansies, celosia, and some of the other annual grasses like purple fountain grass, and those are best used in planters for the fall,” said Colonius.

According to Colonius, many people are looking for fall flowers right now to enhance and freshen up their gardens as a result of the heat this summer.

“Hardy mums are a great way to do that, and we sell over 80 different varieties of hardy mums,” he said. “Hardy asters are great this time of year both for gardens and for planting in planters.”

He said the flowers that are not going to come back are best used for color by the door of your home, and the hardy perennials should be put directly into the ground.

Piechnik said that it is important to look into flower bulbs that are more resistant to deer. According to Piechnik, daffodils are much more resistant to deer than tulips; however, there are some newer tulip varieties that are resistant to deer.

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Colonius said that they have a lot of products that offer some resistance to the deer, but nothing is foolproof.

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He said there have been changes in the flower, nursery and landscaping industry because of the deer. He said they now often consider what plants will grow and not get eaten because of the deer.

Fall bouquets are another option to brighten a home. Kassab said the best flowers for fall bouquets include sunflowers, dahlias, roses, eucalyptus and narcissus. She said winter jasmine is “sunshine in winter,” amaryllis is “festive and dramatic,” paperwhites offer “fragrant elegance,” cyclamen has vibrant petals and heart leaves, and orchids offer lasting beauty.

“Flowers are so beautiful; they add color, texture and variety, instantly brightening up any space,” Kassab said.

She said that sun-loving flowers are usually low-maintenance if watered regularly and are good for those who are new to gardening.

Other easy-to-care-for flowers are marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers and geraniums, Kassab said, while roses, lavender and daisies need more moderate care.

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Outdoor movie: Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. and screening of “Trolls” at 7:30 p.m., bring chair or blanket, Booth Park, corner of Harmon Street and North Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, rain date Sept. 6, allinbirmingham.com

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Art in the Parks Slow Roll/Stroll: Take 5-mile bike tour to see and learn about Detroit Institute of Arts Inside|Out artwork and figures in Beverly Hills Sculptures in the Parks program, for ages 18 and older (helmets required), 6:30 p.m., meet at Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, also walk around park for more art (can participate in both or meet up for stroll around 7:25 p.m.), villagebeverlyhills.com

Safety Made Simple: Free seminar presented by Bingham Farms Village Mobile Watch, includes presentations and Q&A about mental health help resources, gun safety and physical first aid, also drinks and desserts, 3-5 p.m., Bingham Woods Clubhouse, 30760 River Crossing St., (248) 910-1200, kad021656@ gmail.com

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Hear Zukerman Trio: Opening night of Chamber Music Detroit’s 82nd season includes performance and post-concert reception, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, www.chamber musicdetroit.org

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Bloomfield Township Open House: Meet multiple departments, also bounce house (bring socks), patrol car rides, dunk tank, truck displays, performances, giveaways, food and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloomfield Township Hall, 4200 Telegraph Road, (248) 433-7790, bloomfieldtwp.org/openhouse

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