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Trump headlines event, named ‘Man of the Decade’

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

NOVI — The Oakland County Republican Party welcomed former president Donald Trump as its key speaker and recipient of its “Man of the Decade” award at its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on June 25.

The event, taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, was a hectic site of Republican supporters from around the southeast Michigan area gathering to hear the former president speak on his perspective for the country and his views on running again in 2024.

“On Nov. 5, 2024, we are going to stand up to the Marxists, the communists, the fascists and the globalists, and we are going to win,” Trump said as he addressed the crowd. “We’re going to evict crooked Joe Biden from the White House.”

Trump heavily stressed the auto industry and international trade deals as he spoke to the assembled Michiganders.

See TRUMP on page 8A Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

As Donald Trump addressed the crowd at the Oakland County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Dinner on June 25, his most frequent topics were his planned run for reelection in 2024 and his criticism of the Biden administration.

REVITALIZATION OF SOMERSET’S SOUTH ROTUNDA AREA BEGINS

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

TROY — Work has begun on a renovation of Somerset Collection’s south rotunda and parking lot that mall officials say will help revitalize that portion of the mall.

The work will include an exterior makeover, a newly paved entry outside of the south rotunda, improved landscaping and lighting, and a new fine dining experience with outside seating.

“One of my favorite changes is the curb,” said Somerset Collection general manager Kate Millea. “We noticed that moms with strollers or guests in wheelSee SOMERSET on page 9A

New landscaping, lighting, parking and outdoor seating are among the changes coming to the Somerset Collection’s south rotunda, as shown in this concept art.

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Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey participants pose for a group photo.

The Royal Oak Police Department Honor Guard marches during Royal Oak’s 2023 Memorial Day parade.

In accordance with the U.S. flag code, when carried in a procession with other flags, the American flag is carried on the marching right.

Photo provided by Jessie Veith Rouleau

File photo by Donna Dalziel

GREAT LAKES REGIONAL FIELD HOCKEY PLANTS ROOTS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — In efforts to grow the sport of field hockey in the state of Michigan, Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey is hosting a summer league this year in Grosse Pointe Woods (University Liggett High School), Brighton (Legacy Center Sports Complex), Detroit (Wayne State University), Rochester (Stoney Creek High School) and Livonia (Livonia Athletic District).

Understanding flag etiquette

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

For six days throughout the course of the summer, participants ages 5-18 will take part for one hour in learning the game of field hockey while also participating in field hockey-based games as well. The league, which costs $45 to join, will provide participants with shin guards, a ball, and a stick to borrow. Equipment can be purchased for an additional cost.

The summer league’s extension to the southeast Michigan area became possible after Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey re-

METRO DETROIT — While patriotic behavior is appreciated, it’s important to understand the proper etiquette of displaying the American flag.

Mike Sand is the public information officer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6691 in Fraser and a Vietnam veteran, and Sand said there are common parts of the U.S. flag code that are overlooked today.

“There’s a lot of standard procedures you have to follow, but what amazes me is a lot of people don’t,” Sand said. “For example, you’re not supposed to wear the American flag as clothing, and people do that. You’re not supposed to carry the flag flat, and people do that. You’re not supposed to put anything above the American flag, and somebody’s done that. Basically, you either respect the flag or trash the flag, if you will.”

Sand has been a part of the VFW Fraser post since 1974.

While some procedures may be overlooked, Sand said there are also common mis-

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ceived a $20,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation Legacy Fund for Youth Sports at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, named after the former Buffalo Bills owner and Grosse Pointe Shores resident who died in 2014.

“We pitched this idea of this summer league to the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and just really talked about how we could go back to this grassroots format for sports versus club or travel, which has become so popular,” GLRFH public relations specialist Jessie Veith Rouleau said. “We just want to bring the sport to the local level, bringing in coaches who know what they’re doing, and bringing in community leaders at each location interested in continuing field hockey efforts in that area.”

The foundation’s youth sports fund is designed to promote exceptional programs to make sports more accessible.

Rouleau, who is currently in her sixth season as the head coach of Grosse Pointe South High School’s field hockey program, has played a vital role in growing the sport of field hockey into the southeast Michigan area while also making it accessible for families.

Rouleau’s resume in the field hockey community consists of being secretary for the Michigan Chapter of USA Field Hockey; program supervisor for the youth field hockey program at the Neighborhood Club of Grosse Pointe; and founder/coach of GP United, a community middle school field hockey team.

With high school teams such as Grosse Pointe University Liggett, Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe North, Grosse Pointe South, Warren Regina, Farmington, and more out of the 32 teams that compete, the summer league hopes to create a pipeline of potentially more participating high schools.

“The idea is to make it so open that we can see with each age community where the interest is and kind of start at that space,” Rouleau said. “For instance, if we were in Detroit and we have a bunch of kindergarten through fourth graders, that’s going to tell us that that’s where we’re going to want to grow our network in that community.”

Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey was founded in 2019 by University of Michigan graduate and two-time University of Michigan field hockey team captain Keely Tamer, a Dexter resident.

Tamer is currently the field hockey head coach at Dexter and is also the president of the Michigan Chapter of USA Field Hockey.

Tamer said the inclusivity of field hock-

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An instructor runs players through a field hockey drill.

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ey is what she prides her organization on.

“As a coach, I really love that field hockey is a sport for all athletic talents and all shapes and sizes,” Tamer said. “There’s not a standard that you have to be this tall or this fast. There’s something for every athlete, and as a coach, I really love that.”

Great Lakes Regional Field Hockey has ties to Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and it continues to expand in the Michigan area.

As the summer league kicks off this week in metro Detroit, the hope is that the community of field hockey only continues to grow in the state of Michigan.

“For us, it’s what we love to do,” Rouleau said. “You talk to anyone who’s been in athletics their whole life, and to have that experience be full circle, it’s just fantastic.

We grew up with these great experiences and we were lucky to take the sport all the way through the collegiate level and top level, and now it’s just really fun to give back to our communities that supported us and become the leaders that we’ve become in our sport.

Our hope is that these kids become future leaders in sport or in their community, and find a way to give back to the youth with whatever their passion is.”

Spots are still available for registration.

For more information, visit glrfieldhockey.org.

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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100-YEAR-OLD BAKERY CLOSES

OAK PARK — After more than 100 years running, Star Bakery announced it will be closing on July 2.

The owners, Daniel Buckfire, David Schechter and Stacy Fox, announced in a press release that, due to the rising costs of both labor and ingredients and continued difficulties left over from the pandemic, the business could no longer remain viable. The three bought the business in July 2021.

“It was a very hard decision to close, and we did everything we could to try to save Star Bakery and make it profitable,” Buckfire stated. “Wholesale was always a significant part of the business at Star Bakery, and we determined that we were no longer competitive on this side of the business.”

Star Bakery first opened in 1915 and was known for its “traditional Jewish-style baked goods such as rye breads, challahs, rolls, rugelach, seven-layer cake and mandel bread.” The release stated that production of some of the bakery’s recipes will continue at Diamond Bakery in West Bloomfield, which the three owners bought in November 2021.

Fox stated in the release that the cost of many ingredients went up along with labor costs, and wholesale customers chose to go with “machine-made products rather than the artisanal bread made by Star Bakery.”

“We understand these economic decisions, but a small bakery can’t compete with big manufacturers,” she said.

METRO DETROIT — Volunteers of America Michigan has already started planning for its 14th annual Operation Backpack for the 2023-2024 school year.

The back-to-school drive, which began June 19, collects and distributes new backpacks full of gradespecific supplies to children in low-income households.

Community members are encouraged to sign up to host a drive and begin collecting school supplies including pencils, notebooks, backpacks, folders, pens and crayons. The supplies will be used to fill children’s backpacks.

The community can help in the following ways: hosting a donation drive, sponsorships, shopping the related Amazon Wish List or the online store, donating directly, or becoming a sponsor or a “Backpack Buddy.”

For more information, visit voami.org/backpack or call (248) 945-0101.

Salute Our Warriors event seeking sponsors to honor military veterans and support The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund ROCHESTER HILLS — Sam and Ziad Kassab, in collaboration with Sen. Mat Dunaskiss, announce the sixth edition of the “Annual Salute Our Warriors” benefit to honor military veterans and active service members, and raise funds for The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund 6-10 p.m. July 13 at 3910 Coachwood Lane.

Each year, the event selects veterans to be honored. The funds raised aid Michigan’s injured soldiers with living expenses and support families of the fallen.

“This is a really meaningful way to stand side-byside with our veterans, honor them, thank them, and give back to soldiers and families who have served and sacrificed tremendously to protect our freedoms,” co-host Ziad Kassab said in a press release. The goal is to raise $150,000.

All proceeds from the event benefit The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit.

Sponsorship opportunities are available; call Eric Castiglia at (586) 940-1982. For more information, visit www.salute-our-warriors.cheddarup.com or call (586) 453-3195.

Blood donors needed, incentives offered

DETROIT — The American Red Cross is looking for individuals to donate blood, platelets or plasma, and is offering incentives for those who donate. According to Red Cross representatives, all blood types are needed, especially Type B-negative and Type O-negative.

There are three ways to make an appointment: download the Red Cross blood donor app on your phone, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767.

To encourage blood donations, the Red Cross is offering incentives. Now through June 30, donors will receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of their choice and will be automatically entered for a chance to win a backyard theater package. Donors who give July 1-11 will receive an exclusive Red Cross dry bag, while supplies last. Details for both offers can be found at RedCrossBlood.org/June.

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ABOVE: This house was included in The Community House Foundation’s 2022 house tour. Addresses of this year’s houses are not yet available.

LEFT: Last year’s house tour, which this house was a part of, included a range of architecturally different homes from the local area.

Photos provided by The Community House Foundation

House Tour returns in September

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — For the 34th year, The Community House Foundation has announced its annual Birmingham House Tour. The community is invited to register for the event that will take place 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14.

The Birmingham House Tour is an event hosted by The Community House Foundation that allows the public to explore the unique houses within the Birmingham community. Hall & Hunter Realtors is the presenting sponsor of the event.

For the recruitment process, a committee of volunteers set out to find a series of interesting houses to feature in the tour. This year, seven houses were chosen to be a part of the tour. For privacy reasons, organizers of the event do not give out the addresses of the participating homes before the event.

“What we try to do is find homes that are architecturally different,” Kathie Ninneman, The Community House’s assistant vice president, said. “We don’t often have them all the same. We have older homes, newer homes, smaller homes and larger homes, all with a variety of architectural details.”

While some prefer learning about preserved or restored historical houses, others are interested in seeing the latest in modern architectural and interior design. Both interests can be satisfied during this year’s Birmingham House Tour.

“We like to look for as much variety as possible,” Community House Foundation Event Coordinator Lindsey Brenz said.

The tour is self-guided, so participants can explore at their own pace.

While touring the chosen homes, participants will have the opportunity to interact with knowledgeable docents who can provide interesting information about the homes.

Oftentimes, homeowners enlist several different professionals to do work on See HOUSE TOUR on page 7A 0034-2326

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$1M GIFT TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABILITY AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — Oakland University will establish the OU Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Oakland University Credit Union.

“OU is well-positioned to be a catalyst in developing education programs, research and policy recommendations as communities learn how we can work together to create a sustainable society and planet,” OU Credit Union President and CEO April Clobes said in a statement.

The $1 million gift provides vital funds for the expansion of the university’s sustainability initiatives, according to OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz.

“We are stewards of our resources, and responsible for making sure we continue to develop our communities so all people can enjoy economic opportunities and the highest possible quality of life,” she said in a statement.

Mike Westfall, the vice president of university advancement at Oakland University, said the gift will provide seed funding for the creation of a Center for

The OUCU gift was announced by April M. Clobes, left, OUCU president and chief executive officer, and the check was presented by Steven J. Kurncz, OUCU board secretary, at the June 2 Michigan Climate Summit held at Oakland University. Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, right, applauds.

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their home, such as an interior designer. The Community House gives vendors who have worked in the home the opportunity to be in the home during the tour to meet with the guests.

Not only is this a sponsorship opportunity for the vendors, but it allows the community to learn more about the details of the house and connect with experienced vendors in the area.

Each guest will receive a program book with information about each house. Some vendors advertise in this program, providing a resource for guests to keep.

“We like to look at it as like an inspiration,” Brenz said. “It’s fun and a great opportunity to connect. But then it’s also kind of educational in that sense.”

Guests are invited to take a break during their tour for a buffet lunch prepared by The Community House’s corporate executive chef. Participants have the opportunity to just pay for the tour, or they can pay for the tour and lunch.

Tickets for the Birmingham House Tour can be purchased by calling (248) 6445832 or visiting communityhouse.com.

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“They have taken almost 50% of (our) manufacturing ability and brought it into other countries,” said Trump. “I ended the disaster known as NAFTA, the worst trade deal ever made, and replaced it with the best trade deal ever made, the (United States-MexicoCanada Agreement). This is creating tens of thousands of jobs in the United States.”

The most common thread in his speech was his criticism of President Joe Biden.

“No one has betrayed Michigan more than crooked Joe Biden. He’s betrayed you because he’s allowing people to take away your job in a way that no one has ever seen before,” said Trump. “For three years, Biden and his radical left allies have waged war on American auto workers in his ridiculous crusade to force everyone into electric cars.”

He went on to criticize the Biden administration’s focus on environmental protection, saying that he hopes to utilize untapped oil resources on American soil and claimed he would be able to end the war in Ukraine “in 24 hours” but failed to specify how he plans to do so.

Trump stated that he wants to institute a new trade policy he called the “Trump Reciprocal Trade Act” wherein any country placing tariffs on American-made products would have equal tariffs placed on their products entering the United States.

Democratic National Committee spokesperson Rhyan Lake released a statement June 25 prior to Trump’s visit to Michigan.

“Donald Trump spent four years making endless promises to Michiganders, but under his watch, auto companies shipped jobs overseas, leaving thousands of hardworking Michiganders jobless. While President Biden and Vice President Harris have delivered an American manufacturing boom, including thousands of new auto jobs in the Great Lakes state and across the country, Trump has only doubled down on his MAGA agenda and has promised to roll back President Biden and Democrats’ policies that have helped bring back hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs,” Lake stated.

Other speakers at the event included U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, of the 9th Congressional District, and U.S. Rep. John James, of the 10th Congressional District, as well as former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Kevin Rinke. The national anthem was performed on guitar by well-known musician and longtime GOP supporter Ted Nugent.

Rinke called the event “ground zero in Michigan for Republicans” while James said the focus of the party at this time needs to be to “rally the troops” and prepare for the 2024

presidential election.

Thousands of other Trump supporters descended on the Suburban Collection Showplace for the chance to hear the former president speak.

“I am here today collecting signatures for the Trump campaign,” said event volunteer Scott Peterson, of Wixom. “I think he’s been the best president of my lifetime, and I did go through Ronald Reagan. I was not an initial Trump supporter when he was initially running. I supported him when he became the nominee, and when he became president, it was like ‘this man is here to help our country’ and I am going to do whatever I can to do that.”

A common theme among the supporters was that they believe Trump will turn the country around from what they consider to be a poor state.

“I think he stopped our downward spiral and got us back to having a little more pride in our country,” Peterson said. “He’s looking after people in our country and trying to be a positive leader in the world.”

“We’re here supporting Trump because he is the only one we believe can turn things around in a short period of time,” added Bob Frazier, of Oakland Township, another Trump supporter. “Things are such a mess with our current government that we probably are going to be in very sad shape by the time we get to the next election. This election is really critical, so we have to put conservatives in place with common sense who know how to take care of our children and take care of our laws and Constitution. He’s the only one who has a very clear vision to do that.”

There was little discussion of the legal charges that have been raised against Trump in recent months, related to his allegedly improper removal and retention of secret government documents following the end of his presidency and allegedly obstructing justice by trying to conceal the impropriety.

“I think (the allegations) are just a political stunt from some of the people who really hate him,” said Kent County GOP member Melinda Balberdy. “I don’t believe that he’s guilty at all. There’s a lot of misconceptions of what is going on in the government.”

“I do not believe that he has done anything wrong,” added fellow Kent County GOP member Denise Hibbard. “He has always been supportive of the American people.

He has been honest, truthful, and the other party is jealous that we are better under his leadership.”

Trump himself continued to call the allegations “a continuation of the greatest witch hunt of all time.”

“Two weeks ago, Joe Biden ordered his top political opponent to be arrested,” he said to the crowd. “That’s me.”

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chairs had a lot of trouble finding their way in. Now they will have 180 degree accessibility for them. There will be all-new beautiful landscaping and lighting, a brighter parking lot for our guests leaving in the evening and a new restaurant that will be opening in that area. … We’re getting better for you. We’re putting client experience at the forefront at this project. We hope people will come out and see the progress we’re making.”

Overall, the Troy business community seems enthusiastic about the changes and what they will mean for Somerset.

“We are very excited for Somerset Collection since they’re a big part of the city of Troy and a big draw for the community,” said Tara Tomcsik-Husak, Troy Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “Beautification efforts increase that impact.”

The improvements were designed with the ongoing push to revitalize the Big Beaver corridor as a whole in mind.

“We have heard the concerns of businesses and residents of what Big Beaver looks like in its current state,” said Tomcsik-Husak. “We want to make sure it’s as good as

it can be for those who live in Troy, work in Troy and do business in Troy.”

“So many new-to-market retailers have been added, so now felt like the right time,” added Millea. “This is the first major renovation the south building has had since the second level was added in 1992.”

Millea declined to speak about the cost of the project.

Work began in early June and is expected to be completed in September. As the work goes on, Millea said, they are using it as an opportunity to better show off what some of its businesses have to offer.

“Our personal styling team and interns are facilitating photo shoots highlighting our merchants,” she said. “We wanted to have some fun with this project by featuring different brands. We had one with models to feature Ralph Lauren clothing, for instance, that just went up all over the construction area.”

While this will shut down some parking during the course of the work, Millea said that guests should still have no trouble parking or entering Somerset.

“We were very thoughtful about the process. Only two entrances are being worked on, so we are trying very hard to make sure guests can still access us through

the south building’s other six entrances,” she explained. “This will add parking spaces in the long term. The lot that faces Big Beaver will be closed during this time, since they are also being worked on as part of the project.

The garages are all still open for the entire project, though.”

Several employees working at Somerset said this should be an overall benefit for their businesses.

“In the long run, in terms of improvements, there is a new restaurant that will be going in and a lot of outdoor seating,” said Brenna Hayman, the manager of the Coffeehaus coffee shop. “That’s really exciting for us, because that kind of seating goes well with our location, and anyone who is looking to go to an upscale restaurant here would also likely be interested in going to an upscale specialty coffee shop.”

Many other employees at Somerset agreed that the changes would be good in the long run, although some voiced their concern about the work affecting business

for those located in that part of the mall.

Despite that worry, most were confident the improvements would be a net benefit once work has been completed.

“Overall, our feedback has been very positive,” said Millea. “I personally went to all 40 merchants to get feedback from guests and our businesses and was so overjoyed to hear them excited it will be a great new look for Somerset. You can look right down from the skywalk to see the work. I have not had one bad thing said to me about the project.”

Tomcsik-Husak hopes this will be another step in drawing in more business, and thus more investment, to Troy.

“We’re seeing a draw for people coming to Troy,” she said. “I don’t see any negative impacts in terms of parking or accessibility issues. We’ve always kept parking as a priority. Beautification is a big push along Big Beaver Road right now. We want to portray the city of Troy as beautiful as it is as people drive by and look out their windows.”

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excitement: FANS CELEBRATE THE PONTIAC FIERO’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY

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ABOVE: Fred Bartemeyer, left, and John Callies pose with Bartemeyer’s 1984 Indy PPG Fiero Pace Car. Photo provided by Melinda Kollins

ABOVE: Jennifer Goss, right, has a passion for the Pontiac Fiero because of her dad, Jim Gilbert, left.

RIGHT: Jennifer Goss’ parents, Jim and Cyndi Gilbert, were excited when Jim won a Pontiac Fiero in the 1980s.

At the time, they lived in Reading, Pennsylvania. Jim died in 2020.

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PONTIAC — Forty years ago, the Pontiac Fiero drove off the lot for the first time and found its niche in the sports car community.

Although the two-seater car was only in production for five years, from 1983 to 1988, there are still Pontiac Fiero owners nationwide.

To acknowledge the 40-year anniversary of the Pontiac Fiero this year, a celebration will be held July 12-16 in Pontiac.

Presented by M1 Concourse, the celebration will bring home the last Pontiacs made in Pontiac, including the very last car ever produced there — a 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT. Other cars that will be on-site include PPG Pace Cars, the 2+2 Fiero prototype, other Fiero prototypes and special cars from the GM Heritage Center collection.

There will be a collection of Fiero vehicles on display.

Members of the Pontiac Motorsports Division, Pontiac Design Studio and Pontiac Engineering are expected to attend.

The Pontiac Transportation Museum, also a sponsor of the event, will collect oral history testimonies to document individual stories. The three original 1984 Indy Pace Cars are confirmed to be at the event, marking the first time all three cars have been together since race day nearly 40 years ago.

Event organizers have set aside July 15 to hold a special

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Organizers have invited past employees who worked on the Pontiac Fiero to attend the Fiero Project Reunion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 at the Auburn Hills Marriott in Pontiac.

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reunion for all the employees who once worked on the Fiero. The Fiero Project Reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Auburn Hills Marriott in Pontiac.

The Midwest Fiero Clubs Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) is reaching out to all past workers — from plant workers to project engineers — to attend. Former employees are welcome to attend the Distinguished Speaker event at the Crofoot Ballroom Hall on July 13.

‘We share our interests, passions and friendships.’

Jennifer Goss and Fred Bartemeyer are co-chairing the anniversary celebration.

“We’d like to get the word out about the event,” said Goss, who resides in Staunton, Virginia. “The reunion is to gather and to reminisce.”

So far, 25 people — including people from Washington state, New England and Arizona — have responded, but organizers hope to attract many more.

Goss, who will be in attendance, grew up in a family of Fiero enthusiasts.

“It’s always been a fun sports car that has a great community,” Goss said.

Her dad, Jim Gilbert, even won his own black Fiero after participating in a contest.

“He was very excited,” Goss remembered of her dad, who died in 2020. “He loved the car.”

Her dad’s winning car is now a keepsake.

“I still have it,” Goss said.

There are still Fiero buffs in the U.S. and around the world who have hung onto their cars from the ’80s and are collectors like Goss and her husband, who have eight Fieros.

“It brings back memories of earlier times in their lives,” Goss said. “The young people,

they know how timeless they are. The Fiero has aged well.”

The Midwest Fiero Clubs Region AACA current members include Heartland Fiero Club; Michigan Fiero Club; Wisconsin Fiero Fanatics; Mid-Atlantic Fiero Owners Association; Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts; Kansas City Fiero Owners Group; Minnesota Fieros Forever; Midwest Fieros; North Texas Fiero Club; and Mid-America Fieros. The 10 clubs collaborate to promote and preserve the Pontiac Fiero and the Fiero Community.

“We share our interests, passions and friendships,” said Bartemeyer, Midwest Fiero Clubs Region AACA president. “It’s to bring everyone together to have a central resource.

We’re a small, close-knit community.”

Members don’t have to own a Fiero to join.

“You just have to have the interest,” said Bartemeyer, of Davenport, Iowa. “A lot of people join our club to help find them a good car, specifically the Pontiac Fiero.”

Bartemeyer bought his first Fiero for $12,000 when he graduated from high school in 1985 at age 18. He saved enough money over the years shoveling snow and mowing lawns. He also took out a small loan to help with the purchase.

“I’ve been into cars my entire life. As a young kid with a brand-new car, it was very exciting. It was an incredible experience,” Bartemeyer said. “I took people for rides. It got a lot of use. It was a lot of fun.”

One year later, Bartemeyer traded in his ’85 model for a new 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT when they came on the market.

“I had to have one,” he said.

To date, Bartemeyer owns 26 Fieros, including the 1986 GT model. He’ll bring eight of them to display at next month’s anniversary celebration.

To register for the reunion and for more information on all the 40-year celebrations, visit fiero40th.com.

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LUDINGTON IS A PREMIER LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH TOWN

BY GREG TASKER LUDINGTON — If you haven’t been to Ludington in a while, it’s time to give this Lake Michigan beach town another visit.

And not just because the city is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year (though that is a good reason). As far as beach towns go, Ludington offers everything you’d expect: miles and miles of sandy beaches, ice cream and fudge shops, a downtown flush with souvenir and gift shops, and longstanding restaurants that are part of the tradition of returning to favorite beach towns.

In the last few years, new restaurants, breweries and other attractions have opened up, adding to the city’s appeal. There are now three breweries in and around Ludington. A couple of wineries have sprouted up outside town, and the city created a social

district along several downtown blocks. A food truck court along U.S. 10 offers other casual dining options. The pink Brunch Babes food truck is a standout, serving variations of classic brunch dishes with tater tots.

These are all wonderful additions to Ludington, of course, but blending the new with old is really your best bet to experience the charms of this western Michigan city.

Participating in local traditions, like watching the car-and-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, return from Wisconsin each evening, will bring a smile to your face. Locals and visitors start to gather around 6:30 p.m., some standing on car roofs, others waving handmade signs to welcome passengers to Michigan.

Locals also recommend newcomers take a walk to the iconic Big Sable Point Light-

ABOVE: This year Ludington is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Lake Michigan beach town offers visitors much to do and see.

Photo provided by Pure Ludington

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ABOVE: Located in Ludington is the carand-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, which returns from Wisconsin each evening.

Photo provided by Pure Ludington

LEFT: House of Flavors, located in downtown Ludington, is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

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HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR A WEEKEND GETAWAY IN LUDINGTON: WHERE TO GO: The newly opened Mason County Research Center is a good place to get your bearings about historical attractions. You can also take tours to learn the history of the region.

Purchase tickets to Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the society’s Emporium and Sweet Shop, stocked with history books, souvenirs and candy. Across the street is the Sandcastles Children’ Museum, a small museum with three stories of hands-on exhibits. One of the newest is ¡Hola!, featuring 10 conversational buttons throughout the building to help visitors learn Spanish phrases. Historic White Pine Village, several miles south of Ludington, explores the region’s lumbering and farming past in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with a collection of 30 historic buildings. You can purchase a combination ticket for the village, the maritime museum and the Mason County Research Center at the Emporium.

WHERE TO STAY: Ludington has several motels and bed and breakfast inns, many of them within walking distance of downtown and the beach. Summer’s Inn is a renovated motor lodge on Route 10, within blocks of downtown. The adults-only motel serves a

gourmet breakfast (quiche and fresh fruit were on the menu when I visited) and despite the busy road out front, the grounds are quiet.

A free library and a courtyard garden add to the serenity. For elegant accommodations, consider the Cartier Mansion Bed and Breakfast, the restored former home of a lumber baron. The home’s Carriage House was recently renovated and has four suites. Guests receive a libation upon arrival and a gourmet breakfast each day. One of the owners’ unique offerings is pairing visitors with volunteer opportunities in the community.

WHERE TO EAT: The new hot spot is STIX, a renovated bowling alley, restaurant and biergarten outside of the city on the way to Ludington State Park. The biergarten is family friendly with games for adults and children. It’s a great place to grab a meal or a drink after hiking at the state park. Another favorite is Blu Moon Bistro & Cafe, which serves fresh sushi and offers a diverse menu. A local staple is Crown and Cork, formerly PM Steamers. The menu at this waterfront restaurant features Great Lakes seafood, burgers, steaks and more.

No visit to Ludington would be complete with a stop at the House of Flavors, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The restaurant serves comfort food, sandwiches and is famous for its extensive selection of ice cream, made right next door at one of Michigan’s largest ice cream production plants.

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house, which stands in Ludington State Park, a few miles outside of the city.

The nearly 2-mile trail winds through low-lying dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline. You can also bike, but no motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.

The climb (130 steps) to the top of the 112-foot tower is well worth the hike.

Step out on the catwalk for unmatched views of Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park.

Just a few blocks from downtown, Stearns Park Beach on Lake Michigan is popular with beachgoers. The park is home to two concession stands (now operated by one of the owners of Brunch Babes, so expect more interesting menu options), shuffleboard, a skate park, mini golf, and playground and picnic areas.

The pier to the North Breakwater Light is walkable and an ideal spot to watch the sunset.

What makes Ludington unique among many beach towns is its cultural and historical amenities, including the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village. I ducked into the maritime museum on a cloudy beach day and was impressed with the exhibits and interactive displays.

The museum explores the city’s history on the water, lumbering days, and the steamers and car ferries that once crowded its waters. An extensive exhibit on the Armistice Day Storm in 1940 is mesmerizing. The storm took the lives of 64 sailors on Lake Michigan. Their stories are told with survivor accounts, photographs and video of the shipwrecks at the lake’s bottom.

For more information on Ludington or to start planning a trip, visit purelud ington.com.

conceptions when it comes to flag etiquette.

“A lot of people go, ‘Oh, you don’t have a light on your flag,’” Sand said. “You don’t have to have a light; you just need to be able to see it. Another one is, ‘Oh, you can’t burn the flag.’

Well, we call it ‘retire.’ We retire the flags by burning, because that’s what the flag code suggests.”

For people who are uncomfortable with ‘retiring’ their American flags themselves, the VFW, local Scout troops, and local flag shops such as American Flag and Banner Co. in Clawson will accept your flag for retirement.

Jane Miles, the owner of American Flag and Banner Co. for 44 years, said there’s one aspect of flag etiquette that can be harmful to the flag if not followed.

“You should take it down in inclement weather, because it’s beating up the flag for no reason, but people don’t go out in the middle of a tornado to take it down,” Miles said. “If it’s out there, it stays out there in bad weather. It’s not respectful to the flag, but if you’re a true patriot that wants to fly it 24/7, then you’re very respectful. It goes back and forth.”

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Three other flag etiquette facts:

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Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer. Greg’s articles focused on northern Michigan travel will appear in C & G Newspapers during the summer.

• When grouped with other flags, the American flag is positioned to its own right (viewer’s left).

• When flown horizontally, the stars need to be in the upper left corner. Vertically, stars need to be in the top left corner.

• The American flag is above any other flag on the same staff. Flags of other nations are at the same height if on different staffs.

enced in the United States flag code to know if there’s a right or wrong to certain situations regarding the flag, but that’s why Miles said people shouldn’t be discouraged if neighbors offer advice.

At the end of the day, Miles said, the most important thing is that the flag is actually being represented and flown.

“I don’t say too much because they’re at least flying a flag,” Miles said. “There’s a lot of people out there that don’t have much commitment to our flag anymore. Neighbors are really good about letting you know when your flag goes shabby. They’re really the best flag police there are.”

For more information on the U.S flag code or flag etiquette, visit uscode.house.gov or vfw. org/community/flag-etiquette.

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SUMMER CONCERTS FARMERS MARKETS Berkley: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. until Oct. 26, 12 Mile Road at South Robina, berkleyfarmersmarket. com, (248) 658-3353 Birmingham 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29, Public Parking Lot 6, 660 North Old Woodward Ave., ALLINBirmingham.com/ FarmersMarket Clawson 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 9 and 23, and Aug. 13 and 27, Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com Farmington 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until

Nov. 4, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., www.facebook.com/ FarmingtonMarket Oak Park 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 5-Sept. 27, Oak Park High School, 13701 Oak Park Blvd., oakparkmi.gov Rochester 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 28, corner of East Third and Water streets, www.downtown rochestermi.com Royal Oak 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.3 p.m. Sundays, and food truck

rally and concerts 4-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through August and 4-8 p.m.

September-October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, ROFM on Facebook Troy Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays until Sept. 29, final food truck event July 7, Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center in Troy, facebook.com/ TroyMIFarmersMarket Walled Lake 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road, walledlake.us

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City of Farmington Hills 50th Anniversary Party: Games, food, live music by Fifty Amp Fuse and fireworks, 7 p.m., Founders Sports Park, 35500 W. Eight Mile Road, fhgov.com/FH50 The Oddities & Curiosities Expo: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46080 Grand River Ave. in Novi, odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com Open Air Market: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain date July 22), parking lot and field of Wilkinson Middle School, 26524 John R Road in Madison Heights, openairmarket@madisondistrict.org.

Berkley Street Art Fest: Chalk art and vendors, food, activities for kids, and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown along Coolidge Highway, berkleystreetartfest.com

JULY 22

Armeniafest: Includes Armenian culture, food, live music and dancing, middle eastern bazaar, silent auction and more, 5-10 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, free admission and parking at Royal Oak Church, 411 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 376-0899

JULY 23

Italian Happening: Car and bike show, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Municipal Park, 391 Albertson St. in Rochester, facebook.com/italianhappening and Eventbrite

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Motor City Nightmares: Horror expo and film festival, 5-10 p.m. July 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 29 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30, Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel, 21111 Haggerty Road, motorcitynightmares.com

Michigan Fine Arts Competition: Exhibit runs 9 a.m.4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays until Aug. 17, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org/2023-mfac

Movies in the Moonlight: See “Top Gun Maverick” July 15, “DC League of Super Pets” July 22, “SpiderMan: No Way Home” July 29 and “Moana” Aug. 5, pre-shows at 8:30 p.m. and movies at dusk, parking lot on East Third and Water streets, www.downtown rochestermi.com Library on the Lawn: Captain Joel’s Magic Show July 21 and Zeemo Dig Into Reading (yo-yo demonstrator) Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m., Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 682-2120 Rochester Grangers: See live “base ball” game featuring teams using equipment, uniforms and rules circa 1870s, 1 p.m. July 22 and Aug. 5, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms Oakland County FC: Semi-professional soccer, home games 7:30 p.m. July 8 and 3 p.m. July 16, Royal Oak High School Stadium, 1500 Lexington Blvd., www. oaklandcountyfc.com ‘John & Jen’: Presented by new professional group The Inspired Acting Company, July 7-9, 14-16 and

Berkley 7 p.m. July 26 (Sonic Freeway), Aug. 9 (Harmonic Swell and the Bridge of Reverberation) and Aug. 30 (Lisa Mary Band), Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave., and 7 p.m. July 12 (Royal Oak Concert Band & Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra), Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave., berkleymich. org/berkleybeats Beverly Hills 7 p.m. July 14 (Danny D and the Vagabonds) and Aug. 4 (Bob Mervak), also 9 a.m.-noon July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15 (Java and Jazz series featuring Ryan Bills Trio), Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, www.villagebeverlyhills. com/newslist.php Birmingham July 5 (Taylor Tucky), July 12 (Magic Bus), July 19 (The Bluecat Band and Surf-Zup), July 26 (ThunderBeard, ZZ Top tribute), Aug. 2 (The Boss Revue, Bruce Springsteen tribute), Aug. 9 (Uc3 Acoustic Trio and Your Generation In Concert) and Aug. 16 (Mainstreet Soul), various times, Shain Park, Merrill and Bates streets near Birmingham City Hall, www.bhamgov.org/ summerconcerts Farmington 7-9 p.m. July 7 (Major Dudes), July 14 (Soul Xpress), July 28 (Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies featuring The WhatAbouts), Aug. 4 (SurfZup), Aug. 11 (DIG A PHONY), Aug. 18 (Joyriders), Aug. 25 (First Raitt Detroit), Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, www.downtown farmington.org Farmington Hills • 7 p.m. July 13 (The WhatAbouts), July 27 (Vinyl Mist), Aug. 10 (The HarmonyTown Chorus) and Aug. 24 (Double Play Flute and Tuba), Beaumont Commons, Farmington Hills, 21400 Archwood Circle, (248) 426-6943 • 7 p.m. July 13 (Jai Ho Indian Music Night), July 20 (Hawk Talent Showcase featuring campers and music students), July 27 (Farmington Concert Swing Band), Aug. 3 (The Groove Council), Aug. 10 (Mollywop Jams) and Aug. 17 (Farmington Chorus), Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, starsinthepark.live/concerts Ferndale 6:30 p.m. July 18 (Chris Bathgate) and Aug. 22 21-23, 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org ‘Love’s Labors Lost’: Performance by Shakespeare

(Theatre Bizarre Orchestra), courtyard at Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Novi • 6-8 p.m. July 11 (Detroit Retro Society) and July 18 (Eat It Up Trio), Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44175 W. 12 Mile Road, twelvemilecrossing. com • 6-8 p.m. June 29 (Dale Hicks Band), July 13 (Motor City Soul), July 20 (Dueling Pianos International), Aug. 10 (Billy Mack and the Juke Joint Johnnies), Aug. 31 (The Rick Leider Band) and Sept. 7 (Elvis tribute), Paradise Park, 45799 Grand River Ave. in Novi, novilibrary.org • 10:30 a.m. July 12 (Funny Dumplings), July 19 (School of Rock Farmington) and July 26 (Beverly the Music Lady), Lakeshore Park, 601 S. Lake Drive in Novi, and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2 (A2 Magic) and Aug. 9 (Palamazoo), Fuerst Park, corner of 10 Mile and Taft roads in Novi, (248) 347-0400 Oakland Township 7-9 p.m. July 14 (Mark Blomsteel) at Bear Creek Nature Park, 740 W. Snell Road in Rochester, and Aug. 11 (The Rose Quartet) at Cranberry Lake Park, 388 W. Predmore Road in Oakland Township, oaklandtownship.org Rochester • 7:30-9 p.m. July 6 (La Compagnie), July 13 (Jello Shots), July 20 (The Hackwells) and July 27 (Rochester Symphony), Rochester Municipal Park, 400 Sixth St., facebook.com/musicinthepark downtownrochester • 7-9:30 p.m. July 13 (Dave Bennett), July 27 (Collision Six) and Aug. 10 (Ben Sharkey), Garden Tent at Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, also cash bar and self-guided tours, reservations required, meadowbrookhall.org Southfield 7-9 p.m. July 23 (Larry Lee & The Back in the Day Band), July 7 (Detroit RSVP All Stars), July 21 (Straight Ahead) and July 28 (Circle of Sound Band), front lawn of Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4620 Walled Lake 7–9 p.m. July 12 (Sound Station), July 19 (Detroit Social Club), July 26 (One Ton Trolley), Aug. 2 (Weekend Comeback) and Aug. 9 (Harmonized Steel), Hiram Sims Park, 1299 Quinif Drive, walledlake.us Royal Oak, July 27-Aug. 6, Starr Jaycee Park, 1321 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 399-3727, shakespeareroyaloak. com

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tions. “There is a pretty rigorous certification process.”

If the university ultimately decides to construct a living building, it would be the first one on a university campus in the state.

Pescovitz said collaboration and ongoing input from faculty, staff, students and the university’s facilities management team are keys to the success of the university’s sustainability initiatives.

In January 2021, a preliminary assessment tracked the university’s sustainability practices in the areas of academics, research, facilities, utilities, energy, waste management, biodiversity, food and dining, institutional investments, transportation, well-being, and work.

Last spring, Oakland University and Oakland County formalized a partnership that called for utilizing faculty experts in the development of a countywide sustainability plan. The county is in the process of hiring a consultant to oversee the plan.

Until now, sustainability efforts on campus have been promoted by the Campus Alliance for Sustainability and the Environment, the facilities department, and the Student Congress.

The OU Credit Union investment, officials said, allows for enhanced coordination of campus efforts within a strategic framework

Environmental Sustainability and Ethics, a director of sustainability position, and the schematic design of a potential “living building” as a part of the Living Building Challenge.

The Center for Environmental Sustainability and Ethics will work to advance sustainability initiatives in five major areas — academics, campus operations, biodiversity and green space, community and public engagement, and fiscal responsibility.

The director of sustainability position will help the university navigate and enhance sustainability.

“If you want accountability in anything, you need someone who is going to think about things 24/7, so that director position is absolutely important,” Westfall said.

The schematic design for a proposed living building, according to Westfall, will provide the vision of what it would look like, the programming, and where it would be located.

“Ultimately, a living building produces net energy, so at the end of the year, it will produce more energy than it will need. If you think about LEED Platinum (certified), this is that on steroids,” he said of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certifica-

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