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Madison Heights delivers 20,000-plus carts for curbside pickup
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights recently began the rollout of new high-capacity carts for trash and recycling.
Beginning Oct. 6, the carts will be required for curbside pickup, although residents who are physically unable to move the carts can contact the city for a special exemption where sanitation workers will walk up to their home, retrieve the cart, empty it and return it.
To add your home address to the exemption list, call the Department of Public Services at (248) 589-2294.
During a kickoff ceremony Aug. 18 at the bandshell in Civic Center Park, officials touted the program as a historic expansion of the city’s recycling efforts — the largest of its kind in the city’s 70-year history.
“This project is about more than just waste management. It’s about investing in our community, supporting local jobs with carts made here in Michigan … and protecting our environment for future generations,” said
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WEEK 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MATCHUPS TO WATCH
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football season is officially underway as last weekend teams all over Michigan played their first game of the year.
Week 2 looks like it will provide the early season big-name matchups that the state has waited all offseason for.
PREMIER MATCHUP OF THE WEEK
Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.
Port Huron Northern at Madison Heights Lamphere
This matchup features two MAC division winners from 2024 and is a rematch of a game played last season. Lamphere won the MAC-Gold with an 8-1 record last year and beat Northern 21-13.
Despite the loss, Port Huron Northern finished with a 7-2 record
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Crews deliver the first batch of trash and recycling carts to homes on Palmer Street Aug. 18. The new carts will be required for curbside pickup in Madison Heights beginning Oct. 6.
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HAZEL PARK POLICE OFFICERS SAVE BLEEDING MAN
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — When a local woman rushed her bleeding husband to the Hazel Park Police Department, officers sprang into action to keep the man alive.
The incident occurred around 4:16 p.m. Aug. 12 when a Hazel Park woman drove to the parking lot that the Police Department shares with Hazel Park City Hall and the 43rd District Court, next to the library at the corner of Nine Mile and John R roads.
With her was her husband, a 23-year-old Hazel Park man. She had driven him to the police station seeking medical aid.
She flagged down an officer in the parking lot and explained that her husband had cut his arm very badly after punching through a glass window at their home. She said they had been arguing over him working too many hours, and he had struck the window when he grew upset.
The officer found the wounded man in the passenger seat of the woman’s vehicle. He was bleeding profusely from a deep laceration on his lower right arm, and he had already suffered significant blood loss.
The woman said that witnesses back home had told her to drive him to the hospital, but she had decided to stop at the police station for help because the victim was losing too much blood.
Two officers immediately applied a tourniquet to the man’s arm and called for paramedics. The man was transported to a hospital where he is now expected to recover.
According to William Hamel, the police chief of Hazel Park, the actions of the officers saved the man’s life. The chief did not provide their full names, but he identified the two officers who worked to apply the tourniquet as Sgt. Conz and officer Hanks. He said officer Holifield also helped by providing information to hospital personnel so that they could plan their treatment.
Joseph Simpson, a firefighter with the Hazel Park Fire Department, said that residents are advised to do what they can to stop the bleeding
Revin’ in the Heights returns to Civic Center Plaza
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — Flashy rides, both vintage and modern, will soon roll into town for the free car show Revin’ in the Heights.
Now in its second year, the show is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 in the parking lot at Madison Heights City Hall, 300 W. 13 Mile Road, near Fire Station No. 1 and the courthouse, next to Lamphere High School and Civic Center Park.
The fire station will hold an open house at the same time, accessible off Palmer Street. While there won’t be facility tours, there will be a fire knockdown demonstration and a fire engine on display, as well as opportunities to meet the firefighters and pose for pictures with them using cardboard cutouts.
Guests can also learn more about Community Connect — a program where they can share information that could help first responders in the event of an emergency, such as the rooms where the kids sleep or whether there are pets in crates.
As for the car show itself, all makes and models are welcome. Vehicle registration is $20 in advance by signing up at events-mhhrec.com. Sponsors can also apply there. Alternatively, participants can register their vehicle for $25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. the day of the event.
Proceeds support the Madison Heights Human Relations and Equity Commission, a group dedicated to promoting inclusive policies and programming.
In this file photo from 2024, Madison Heights City Councilman Quinn Wright, right, meets with Murray Pfaff, of Pfaff Designs in Royal Oak, to plan the car show Revin’ in the Heights, which this year takes place at Civic Center Plaza Sept. 13. The ride seen here is a 1974 Meyers Manx SR2.
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CRIME WATCH
Home invasion
MADISON HEIGHTS — A 48-yearold Madison Heights resident told police that sometime between 9 p.m. Aug. 21 and 1:15 a.m. Aug. 22, an unknown suspect broke into their residence in the 27000 block of Lorenz Street.
Entry was reportedly gained by breaking a window. An undisclosed amount of jewelry and cash was taken.
Identity theft
MADISON HEIGHTS — A 60-yearold resident of Madison Heights told police that sometime between Aug. 16 and Aug. 18, an unknown suspect stole $1,800 from his bank account via unknown means. Police were investigating.
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and a MAC-Blue title. Both teams have high hopes for this season and will look to get a big win before division play starts.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH
Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.
Harper Woods at Clarkston
An OAA crossover matchup between two fixtures in the MHSAA postseason. Last season, Harper Woods made it to the state semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Goodrich. Clarkston is a blue-blood program that wins playoff games seemingly every year and is coming off of a big week 1 matchup against Belleville in the Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic. The game is also “Community Night” and kids ages 12 and younger will get in for free.
Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.
Rochester at Rochester Adams
This cross-town rivalry is a matchup played every season, outside of 2011. Amazingly, and despite its annual setup, Rochester
Vehicle damaged
MADISON HEIGHTS — A 22-yearold resident of Clinton Township told police that sometime between 3 p.m. Aug. 10 and 3 p.m. Aug. 17, an unknown suspect damaged a vehicle while it was parked in a driveway before the 1000 block of Rowland Avenue.
Suspicious circumstances
MADISON HEIGHTS — Representatives of a business in the 1000 block of East Lincoln Avenue told police that sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. Aug. 14, several clients reported they had received defamatory emails.
The communications were reportedly from company email addresses defaming other businesses. An investigation was ongoing.
If you know more about these crimes or others, call the Madison Heights Police Department at (248) 585-2100.
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hasn’t defeated Adams since a 1996 game that had a score of 20-14. It will be a tall task, however, as Rochester went 4-5 a year ago while Adams put up a 10-3 record and made the state semifinals.
Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.
Warren De La Salle Collegiate at Davison
De La Salle went 8-3 last year with a pair of playoff wins. This year, the team looks to make a run at the Catholic High School League Central Division championship. Davison lost to De La Salle on opening night in 2024 by a score of 21-3, but the team recovered nicely and finished the season 7-3.
Sept. 5 — 7 p.m.
Pontiac Notre Dame Prep at Jackson Lumen Christi
This is not only one of the most anticipated matchups of the week, but it’s one of the biggest games of the entire season. 2024
Division 5 state champion Pontiac Notre Dame Prep is going to Jackson to face 2024
Division 6 state champion Lumen Christi. The teams went a combined 25-2 last season and look to be two of the best teams in Michigan again this fall.
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Musicians to compete in Battle of the Bands at Trail Tunes 2025
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — On the first Saturday of September, bands will set up along the loop at Civic Center Park for Trail Tunes, a strolling outdoor music festival now in its sixth year.
The free event takes place 2-7 p.m. Sept. 6 throughout the park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights. It will also mark the third year for the Battle of the Bands — the grand finale where two top-rated acts perform on the bandshell for the public and a panel of judges.
Only one will be crowned champion. In 2023, the winner was The Aspersions, while the second-place finisher was Kayfabe: The Ppls Band. In 2024, Kayfabe returned and took first place.
“When we made it back to the finals in 2024 and won, we were elated and proud to have fulfilled a goal,” said Kayfabe’s leader, Antoine Davenport, in an email. “Performing on the new bandshell was an awesome experience! I love the way it was built, and it is perfect for live bands.”
Kayfabe will be back this year, along with such bands as Zosette & The Groove,
Colin & The Cougars, the Scott Wrona Quartet, Paul Parente Jazz Connection, Ursa Day, Lost for Good, and Tracy Kash and the Bro Fo’s.
The acts span a variety of genres, from rock and jazz to covers of classics. Part of the appeal of Trail Tunes is that guests can wander the park loop and stop at whichever band catches their eye or ear. Visitors can roll out a blanket or pitch a lawn chair and listen for as long as they like.
Attendees can also vote for their favorite band by casting ballots at a station set up in the park, with the top two vote-getters advancing to the main stage for the Battle of the Bands.
Madison Heights Mayor Pro Team Mark Bliss and the Madison Heights Arts Board originally conceived the event in 2020 amidst the business shutdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being outside, it was a safe way to have socially distanced fun and enjoy live music at a time when concert venues were closed.
And in today’s inflationary economy, free events like Trail Tunes continue to meet an important need as an affordable way to enjoy live music, Bliss said.
“In the middle of the world shutting
down live music, we built our first music festival,” Bliss said. “And that festival was put on by volunteers from the Arts Board, which inspired similar programming from our other boards and commissions — things like Revin’ in the Heights. Trail Tunes was a pivotal turning point for Madison Heights.”
He also noted how the festival helped the city in grant applications.
“Like with the brand new bandshell (funded by a grant from Consumers Energy), we were able to show we have multiple live music events here in Madison Heights. If we had applied for the same grant a halfdecade earlier, we wouldn’t have received it. It’s amazing to think how far we’ve come,” Bliss said. “We have so many live musicians hungry to play music, and the music is so diverse with so many styles. There’s something for everybody.”
Kayfabe’s leader said he loves the festival’s format.
“Music has a great way of bringing people together,” Davenport said. “People can come from all walks of life, speak different languages and have different religious backgrounds, but once you hear the opening line of ‘My Girl’ by The Temptations, or The White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army,’ we
all sing together like we’ve known each other for years. Even the bands get to know one another thanks to this great festival. I love how we get breaks in between our sets and get to see other great bands perform. We’ve made friends with a few bands since then.”
Vita Palazzolo, an Arts Board member who co-founded Trail Tunes and co-chairs the event, said she still remembers planning the first festival in 2020.
“With (Bliss’s) background in theater, and myself being a percussionist, we were both biting at the bit for live music,” Palazzolo said via email. “We both wanted to bring the community together again. … We weren’t quite sure if we could pull this off, but we just knew that we had something pretty special to offer local bands, musicians and the community.”
Their efforts didn’t go unnoticed. The Michigan Municipal League nominated Trail Tunes for its Community Excellence Award, and the event has been well attended ever since.
“We are still singing and dancing to live music in the park,” Palazzolo said. Bliss said that events like Trail Tunes elevate a city, providing experiences that give a
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SETTING UP ‘CAMP’ IN A CUSTOM-MADE CARAVAN THAT CRUISES IN REVERSE
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
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 upside-down 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.”
Here’s the twist: the trailer isn’t really a camper but is 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
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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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. Nau-
mann 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 See CAMPER on page 10A
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Quinn Wright, a member of the City Council who also serves on the HREC and helped develop the car show, said that it honors the spirit of the HREC by bringing together different groups to build neighborly bonds — in this case, over a shared love of cars.
“I think it resonates with people because it gives them the ability to show off a little bit of their experience with the Motor City, their cars telling the story of their childhood or character,” Wright said. “Whether it’s a muscle car or classic car, it speaks to the individual who owns it.”
The HREC is also partnering with the Madison Heights Public Library, at the opposite end of the plaza, to host a traveling
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until help arrives.
“With any type of cut resulting in blood loss, whether it be arterial or venous, the first line of treatment is always going to be applying hard, direct pressure over the wound,” Simpson said. “The patient can apply the pressure themselves, or a family member or other bystander can help. But applying that hard, direct pressure is the best thing to do until we arrive. Press down hard enough so the body does what it needs
exhibit from the Automotive Hall of Fame. Titled “Achievement,” the exhibit honors the contributions of African Americans in the automotive industry.
“I’m excited to have an educational component like this at the show,” Wright said. “I think a lot of what the HREC is tasked with doing is building bridges and finding ways to be culturally inviting to all. So, by sharing this awesome exhibit, I think it helps us do that and be inclusive, including with car culture, which I think really speaks to everyone.”
One recent effort by the HREC was the installation of communication boards at several parks in the city. The boards feature visual elements that nonverbal or less verbal individuals can point to when they need help expressing themselves.
“Those communication boards are there for our neighbors with special needs,”
to do, naturally constricting itself for the wound to clot.”
The police chief said in an email that all patrol cars are equipped with first aid bags that include tourniquets.
“Application of a tourniquet when needed has become a primary part of our training along with handling active assailants and shooting victims,” Hamel said. “It is a valuable tool that not only can save a police officer’s life, (but it can also) save anyone who suffers an injury resulting in mass blood loss.”
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Wright said. “I think it speaks to how the HREC is about more than what people think at times.”
Murray Pfaff, of Pfaff Designs in Royal Oak, designs cars for clients across the country, and in his spare time he enjoys customizing his own rides. Pfaff is helping organize the show by sharing his insight into similar events he has visited across Michigan and other states.
“The thing about having a car show is most everyone grows up with a family car, and of course as we get older, we wax poetic about whatever we had — riding in the backseat on trips, for example. Being able to come out and speak about that and relive
some of those memories has a bonding effect, I think,” Pfaff said.
“The neat thing about the car world is there’s inspiration all around us, with so many ways to personalize and customize and modify them. Hidden gems are everywhere,” Pfaff added. “Revin’ is a community event. The fire station has its open house with their vehicles on display. The library is there, and the police are there. We have food trucks, ice cream, music, kids’ games. And of course there are the cars. They’re just a great common thread for any community.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
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 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 an-
other, 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
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Standing in front of his produce and previous awards, David Kutchey holds the historical marker for Kutchey Family Market.
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COMMUNITY BRIEF
Foundation gives awards, opens next round of grants
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Community Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to building an inclusive and sustainable city, has announced its latest grant awards.
This year, the foundation is awarding funds to the city to support the Madison Heights Public Safety Integrated Aerial Response System — a dual-use drone for both police and fire.
The foundation is also sponsoring this year’s Trail Tunes, an outdoor music festival presented by the Madison Heights Arts Board on Sept. 6, as well as Revin’ in the Heights, a car show by the Madison Heights
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town character and destination appeal.
“People can live in a city and come home and have safe streets and trash picked up on time, but those are table stakes. To build a
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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 County.
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
Human Relations & Equity Commission on Sept. 13.
The foundation is also helping to fund the Madison Heights Food Pantry, which continues to provide supplies for those in need.
In addition, the next grant period is now underway. Eligible nonprofits, schools and city departments serving Madison Heights residents are encouraged to apply by Sept. 15.
Projects must fall within one or more of the foundation’s core areas, described as placemaking, arts and culture, parks and recreation, civic engagement, sustainability, economic development, and engagement with seniors.
Projects also must have a completion date by the end of next year.
To apply for grant funding, visit mhcommunityfoundation.org.
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community, you need events that bring everyone together, and I’m so happy and proud of the work we’ve done to make Trail Tunes a reality,” he said. “I still think it’s among the best-kept secrets in the county. We have plenty of room for brand-new attendees who’ve never been to the festival before, so I encourage everyone to check it out.”
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.
Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 to consider the following zoning text amendments: Zoning Text Amendment 25-01 An ordinance to amend Appendix A of Ordinance 2198, being an ordinance codifying and adopting a new Zoning Ordinance for the City of Madison Heights, by amending Sections 7.03.10 (Use Specifc Standards pertaining to Detached One-Family Dwellings) and 13.01.6 (Nonconforming Site Elements) to provide fexibility for the repair and replacement of non-conforming residential driveways. The application and supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community and Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online after 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments via email to: MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org and your comment will be read into the record at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed prior to the meeting to 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. All comments will be heard at the meeting. MADISON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (248) 583-0831 Published: Madison-Park News 09/03/2025
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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 be-
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Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein, in her speech.
“Recycling is more than a good habit. It is a commitment to keeping Madison Heights and Michigan beautiful, healthy and sustainable,” Grafstein said. “And starting today, our city is taking another big step toward that vision.”
The new arrangement will save residents an estimated $200,000 each year for the next five years as part of a contract with waste hauler Priority Waste, which offers a discount for cities that switch to a carts-only model since the carts are easier for pickup crews to process.
Each household in Madison Heights will receive one 96-gallon trash cart and one 64-gallon recycling cart, each branded with the city’s logo. The carts are wheeled for ease of movement and feature secure lids to keep waste in and vermin out.
In total, more than 10,300 homes will receive the new carts, which arrive free of charge. At press time, it was expected every home will have them by the second week of September.
The manufacturer is Cascade Cart Solutions, in Grand Rapids, the state’s only maker of trash and recycling carts. As an added bonus, each cart is made with 10% recycled material.
The carts are a $1.1 million investment for the city, with nearly half the cost covered by a $403,200 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. In addition, Madison Heights received a $105,600 grant from The Recycling Partnership.
Officials say the expected $1 million in savings over the course of the five-year contract will quicken the return on investment
came 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
while also increasing the city’s rate of recycling from roughly 1,000 tons per year to 1,500 tons per year, an increase of 50%.
For recycling, accepted materials include plastic bottles and containers, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles and jars, flattened cardboard, and all colors and types of newspaper, junk mail and other paper products.
Priority Waste will only pick up approved carts. Overflow material can be handled through special pickups or by purchasing extra carts. The waste hauler will collect one bulk item per week at no additional charge on the regular collection day.
City Councilman Quinn Wright said the program is a great addition to the city’s services.
“I think it’s going to be helpful to residents as they get acclimated to it. I think they’ll come to find it solves multiple problems, one of which has been rodents in some areas, since these cans are specifically designed to keep them out,” Wright said.
“The other exciting part is this will increase our ability to recycle,” he said. “We know there was an income barrier before where some couldn’t afford the bins, but now that they have it, they can recycle more items. It can even be an opportunity to take their existing trash cans that they no longer need and turn them into reusable compost bins.”
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss was originally opposed to the city funding the program, and he still is, since he feels the funds could’ve been better spent elsewhere. However, he said he tried to see the silver lining in the arrangement and agreed to the carts-only model once he was assured that less-able-bodied residents would be accommodated.
“My position was that if the city is going to save a couple hundred thousand dollars each year with a carts-only model, they needed to reinvest a portion of those savings so that residents with disabilities — or even just those aging and unable to pull a 40-pound
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.”
cart out to the curb — would also benefit and not be left behind. My stance (against the program) softened because that help was included and is available to all residents now,” Bliss said.
“Any resident with any type of physical limitation can use this extra service, free of charge. They just register with the city and tell the city where the cart will be located, like the side of their house or out back, and the worker will handle it from there,” he said.
Bliss said he feels that the assistance pro-
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.
gram is an example of government working for its people.
“Especially in the polarizing environment we live in now, it’s very rare to see compromise taking place in government, but this is a perfect example of why it’s necessary,” Bliss said. “I do genuinely applaud staff and my peers on council for listening to my concerns and then crafting (the assistance program) as part of the final proposal.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Thank you, Oakland County, MI for raising a scout.
Scout Motors salutes the towns, cities and neighborhoods that shaped our earliest employees—the places that taught them to lead with grit, to go first and go further. To roll up their sleeves. To get their hands dirty. To break new ground and never forget where they came from. Because of them, we’re well on our way developing the Scout ® Traveler ™ and Scout ® Terra,™ and building a factory in South Carolina that aims to hire 4,000 more bold trailblazers. Because of them, we’re building something that lasts.
So here’s to Neil Sitron , our 20th employee, and Kevin Daniels , our 103rd employee, and to you, for helping them get here.
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NOVEMBER 4TH
It has been an honor to serve you as Mayor over the past eight years.
Together, we’ve:
From the beginning, my focus has been clear: delivering real results for the people of Hazel Park. Every initiative I’ve led has been grounded in a thoughtful plan — and more importantly, in follow-through and measurable progress.
• Expanded housing options to meet the evolving needs of our residents
• Strengthened local economic development to support job growth and community vitality
• Maintained safe, welcoming neighborhoods by investing in top-tier public services
• Championed infrastructure upgrades and long-term investments to enhance day to day living and create a welcoming environment that draws in families
Transparency and fiscal responsibility have been at the core of this work. Each year, we open the city’s budget to the community — not just to meet reporting requirements, but to give you a clear, honest view of how your tax dollars are being used.
I believe in steady, forward-thinking leadership rooted in accountability. Hazel Park deserves leadership that doesn’t just talk about vision — it builds it, step by step, with our community at the center.
As we look to the future, I’m more energized than ever to continue this momentum — expanding opportunities, building trust, and shaping a city that works for everyone. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I would be grateful for your continued support.
— Mayor Michael Webb
Hazel Park deserves leadership that shows up, stands firm, and delivers. This election isn’t just about a title. It’s about trust. It’s about who’s ready to lead when it matters most. – I need your Vote November 4th.
