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‘WHAT WE FIND IS THAT IT IS OFTEN EMPLOYEES OF LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT BENEFIT THE MOST’

Residents to see marijuana issue on ballot BY MARY GENSON

SMART EXPANDS TO BLOOMFIELD HILLS BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — SMART transit services have officially expanded to Novi, Wixom and Bloomfield Hills. The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation added 68 new bus stops to these areas to improve mobility options for residents. With the introduction of these routes, Novi and Bloomfield Hills will have transit services for the first time in 28 years. “The city of Bloomfield Hills and its residents have voted a majority for the new transit millage, and there are a couple of bus stops that will be installed in our city, and we support it,” Bloomfield Hills City Manager David Hendrickson said. The 450 Woodward Local runs hourly 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, and every other hour 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays. The 462 FAST Woodward Local runs every hour 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, and every other hour 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sundays. “There were bus stops years ago that didn’t seem to be used, and I think they were removed because of that. But we are interested in finding out how this could be beneficial to residents, workers in the area or people that visit our city,” Hendrickson said. See SMART on page 13A

SMART officially has a presence in Bloomfield Hills. This is the first time the city has had a transit service in 28 years.

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BIRMINGHAM — In November, Birmingham voters will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed amendment to the city code. This proposal was initiated by city officials to maintain control over marijuana regulations in Birmingham. The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act passed in 2018, legalizing the use and possession of recreational marihuana for people over 21 years of age. However, the Birmingham City Commission passed a resolution to opt out of having marijuana establishments within the city’s jurisdiction. Regardless of the commission’s 2018 decision, the MRTMA allows citizens to initiate an ordinance allowing marihuana establishments to be on the ballot through a petition. If an outside party were to initiate a petition, they would have control over the ordinance, and its terms, regulations and qualifications. Potentially, this means a business that wants to sell in Birmingham could collect signatures for a petition to make it on the ballot. “My interest as a city attorney is protecting the city, and I believe it’s the city government

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Beverly Hills plans to use the 2023 Oakland County Parks Community Grant Program money for the Beverly Park Playground Restoration project. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Local communities receive Oakland County parks grant BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham and the village of Beverly Hills are among the 11 Oakland County communities that were awarded a total of $608,166 through the 2023 Oakland County Parks Community Grant Program.

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The village of Beverly Hills received $100,000 for the Beverly Park playground restoration project. The current Beverly Park playground is over 20 years old and does not have many accessible features. “We really wanted to not only update equipment, but make it accessible to people of

all abilities,” Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation Board member Janice Hausman said. Beverly Hills has been using Landscape Structures to help design the new playgrounds. “I think we have designed a great playground that includes a lot of sensory elements and a lot more accessible features,” Hausman said. The village received community feedback from a survey they sent out about the playground. The top three desired features that came from the survey were more accessibility and shade, and updated equipment. They plan to use primarily turf as the surface because it is easier for people using a mobility device, such as a wheelchair or walker, to navigate. The total cost of this project is $686,000. See PARKS on page 9A

BLOOMFIELD HILLS VOLLEYBALL ‘CHALLENGED’ IN STEP-FORWARD SEASON FOR PROGRAM BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The state tournament brings a different level of competition, but Bloomfield Hills has pulled the short end of the stick the past two seasons with Farmington Hills Mercy and Bloomfield Hills Marian in its respective districts. Both teams ranked in the top-10 in Division 1. Bloomfield Hills fell to Mercy in the opening round of districts in 2021 and to Marian in the district finals in 2022. “They know the challenge that lies ahead,” Bloomfield Hills coach Jacob Paige said. “The last three years, Marian has been in our district, and they’ve won the state championship, obviously. As a coach and as the athletes, they know they need to be challenged.” Paige, in his third season as head coach, made sure his squad was battle-tested this season before the state tournament, and it’s paid off more than he could’ve imagined. Holding a 25-6 record this year, Bloomfield Hills has defeated some of the best teams in the state in its 2023 campaign. See VOLLEYBALL on page 8A

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and its residents who should be determining the fate of a community,” Birmingham City Manager Mary Kucharek said. So the city decided to opt-in to the ballot initiative. Birmingham Mayor Therese Longe said, “The city has been paying attention to what has been happening in our surrounding communities. … We took note of the fact that several of these communities have had basically ballot language forced on them by an outside group that initiated a petition.” Longe referenced a recent petition that was initiated by an outside group which was accused of misleading voters. “We thought, ‘We can not sit here and wait for someone else to do this, given that it is happening in our surrounding communities,’” Longe said. “We need to be proactive and put this issue in front of Birmingham residents so that they can decide.” According to the city of Birmingham’s website, the language on the ballot will read: “Shall the Birmingham City Code ordinance, Chapter 26 – Businesses, Article XII, which currently prohibits the sale of marihuana in the City of Birmingham, be amended to authorize and allow one (1) medical marihuana facility and one (1) marihuana recreational establishment to operate in the City of Birmingham?” Voters will have the option to vote yes or no on this proposal Nov. 7. If the proposal does not pass, the possibility reopens for an outside entity to initiate a ballot question. However, Longe said that if residents vote no, the hope is that outside groups will receive the message that Birmingham residents are not interested. If residents vote yes, then the city will be able to limit the number of facilities and control the process. “If an outside agency or an outside entity — and they’re usually, obviously, marijuana businesses — writes their own ballot language, they also write the criteria by which

the licenses are awarded,” Longe said. “So if it’s our ordinance, we wrote it to give the most protection to Birmingham residents, the most control that we could legally take to the city, and we got to design our own criteria for awarding the license should Birmingham residents vote yes.” Three potential zoning areas would be allowed to be considered for the one medical marijuana facility and one recreational marijuana establishment. These locations include the southeast corner of Maple and Cranbrook; in the Triangle District, off of Woodward, south of Maple and east of Adams but inclusive of Adams Square; and in part of the Rail District. A more detailed map of these potential locations can be found at bhamgov. org/mhmap. These locations are where MRTMA allows facilities to be. MRTMA’s language requires these facilities to be a certain distance away from schools and churches. Due to the language the city drafted in the ordinance, these locations are also contingent upon existing zoning, meaning it could only go in places that are already zoned for retail. “That basically leaves those areas that are on the map,” Longe said. “They are existing retail, but they are not within 1,000 feet of a school or church.” The city cannot initiate an ordinance to ban the sale of marijuana within the city, but an outside entity could initiate a petition to do so. “Our mission is to let the community decide what they want in their jurisdiction of their city and let the people make the decision for the community as opposed to simply the Birmingham City Commission or outside entities deciding fate for the residents of Birmingham,” Kucharek said. To view the proposed changes of the amendment, visit bhamgov.org/proposedchanges. To see a map of potential locations for these facilities visit, bhamgov.org/mhmap. To watch the City Commission’s discussions on the topic of a marijuana ordinance, visit, vimeo.com/channels/1447141. They discussed it in depth in a workshop Feb. 13.

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Bloomfield Hills has bested Detroit Country Day (No. 10 in Division 2), Farmington Hills Mercy (No. 7 in Division 1), and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (No. 5 in Division 2) this season, along with its already stacked non-conference schedule. Returning all-Region sophomore middle hitter Kayla Nwabueze might only be in her second year on varsity, but she’s playing like a four-year veteran. A dominating freshman last year for the Black Hawks, Nwabueze has been sensational this season on the front line. “From freshman year to sophomore year, she took a monster leap, and she’s dominating the net right now,” Paige said. “Absolutely dominating the net.” Alongside Nwabueze, senior outside hitter Kora Nicolanti, senior hitter Annalise Parker, and senior hitter Natalie Petrucci have provided a boost on the attacking end with freshman Brynn Wilcox and senior Caroline Azzali Bello anchoring the setter position. Petrucci has also been a key factor on the back line for Bloomfield Hills as well. Wilcox is one of three freshmen to provide some youthful support for Bloomfield Hills, with freshman outside hitter Julia Colosimo and defensive setter Alyssa Moir also becoming consistent contributors this

season. It’s been an adjustment for the first-year players, but the veterans are helping them every step of the way. “Because I’m used to a slower offense, running a faster offense and learning from my hitters and Caroline (Azzali Bello), the other setter, has helped a lot,” Wilcox said. In the running for most improved player of the year, Nicolanti has been a spark for the Bloomfield Hills attack, forming a nice one-two punch with Nwabueze. Paige said she’s been able to bring just about everything he could ask for from her on the court. “She’s really improved her passing, attacking, and just her all-around game,” Paige said. “She’s taken her training real serious, and she’s become one of our most consistent attackers.” Bloomfield Hills is rolling at the perfect time with the state tournament just a month away, and its 3-0 record in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division has the Black Hawks tied for the top spot in the conference. The Black Hawks are ready for whatever challenge is ahead, and they have a whole new attitude and atmosphere to their squad this season. “People are meshing well together and people are coming out of their shells,” Nwabueze said. “It’s just a fun vibe to be with.”

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Aside from the grant, a majority of these costs will be funded by park millage funds. “We are hoping this fall it will be ready for installation, but we have not gotten word yet from Landscape Structures whether they are still on track with that,” Hausman said. Once construction starts, the playground will be closed to the public for about two weeks. “We are very excited that we were recipients and very grateful that they chose our project to fund,” Hausman said.

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The city of Birmingham received $25,000 from the grant program. This is the maximum amount for the pre-development category. This predevelopment grant will likely go towards design and development plans for trail improvements along the Rouge Riv-

er, beginning at Booth Park. “Trail Improvements is a priority project for the parks and recreation bond that passed overwhelmingly by Birmingham voters in November of 2020,” Birmingham Parks and Recreation Manager Carrie Laird said. “We’ve been working on a concept plan for these trail improvements, currently in draft form, and we will soon be presenting it to our City Commission.” The city will move forward with planning for construction once the concept plan is accepted. “The grant will help accomplish exactly that — all of the pre-development work such as surveys and engineered drawings that can be bid out for construction, beginning in the Booth Park section of the trail improvements concept plan.” Planned improvements include making the Booth Park entry area more open and accessible with a restroom facility, seating and landscaping. Five trail entry identifiers will be posted throughout the trail system from Booth Park to Linden Park, as well as con-

fidence markers and wayfinding. The trail system will have features such as accessible viewing areas, boardwalk and rain gardens. They are also planning on adding more native trees. This project will be completed by the date on the executed grant agreement with Oakland County, which has yet to be final-

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FRANKLIN — Dogs and Donuts will take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Franklin Park. This event is run by Happy Paws Haven Co. During this event, guests will be offered cider, doughnuts and coffee. There will also be pet portraits with Ruff Life Photography, dog treats by Pawsitively Besties, Happy Paws merchandise and a dog-themed raffle basket. Happy Paws Haven Co. is an animal rescue nonprofit in Royal Oak that is foster-driven. All proceeds help support rescue dogs and cats.

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BEVERLY HILLS — The Pet Fairy Animal Festival is an event that will support animal shelters in Oakland County. This event will take place noon-4 p.m. Oct. 8 in Beverly Park. Ten shelters will benefit from this event. The event will include an art station, an activity station, children’s games, pet stories, trivia, a raffle, a silent auction and a gift shop. This event was started by Aim High School student Nora Bai. Animal adoption is very near and dear to Bai’s heart, and she said she hopes anyone with the means to adopt from animal shelters will consider it. “I want this event to be successful and I want everyone to have fun, but I also want to raise money for these animals who might not otherwise have a home,” Bai said. If anyone has any questions or is interested in volunteering, they can email petfairyadoption@gmail.com.

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October speakers present at Friday luncheon BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham will be welcoming four speakers for its Friday luncheon meetings throughout October at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. The first luncheon will be Oct. 6 and will welcome James Mimikos, the author of “Confessions of a “Killer” Criminal Trial Lawyer. A Samurai of

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BIRMINGHAM — On Sunday, Oct. 8, the traditional service of Choral Evensong will be sung by the St. James Episcopal Church choir at 355 W. Maple Road, Birmingham. This candlelight service will begin at 5 p.m. and last for 45 minutes. It will feature American composer Harold Friedell’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F, Richard Ayleward’s Preces and Responses, and Henry BalfourGardiner’s Evening Hymn. This event is welcoming to all. There will be a chili cook-off dinner fundraiser following the service downstairs in Centennial Hall. Proceeds will support the St. James music program. Chili prepared by the rector, the music director and choir members will be served. Guests can park for free on Martin and Chester streets, and in the Chester Street parking deck. The handicapped entrance is at the Martin Street door.

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Kolinski appointed to fill vacant Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees seat BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees has selected Chris Kolinski as its new trustee. Kolinski was one of nine candidates to be interviewed Sept. 26 for the appointment, which runs through fall of 2024. “I was very happy to see that we had nine candidates. … I ran for trustee in 2020, and we had nine candidates for four positions, and that was a good turnout of people that applied at that time, so to have nine candidates for one position … I sincerely appreciate that,” said Trustee Valerie Murray. Kolinski was appointed by the board in a unanimous vote to fill the trustee position vacated by Trustee Michael Schostak, who was appointed as board treasurer after Brian Kepes resigned Aug. 31. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, as well as continue to serve Bloomfield Township,” Kolinski said during the board meeting. Kolinski, who has lived in Bloomfield Township since 2013, grew up in Oakland Township in a family that “values public service.” “My father is a Vietnam veteran, former U.S. Army, and was a firefighter for over 27 years. My mother was an elementary special education teacher for over 30 years, and my brother is a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. Army,” Kolinski explained. He graduated from Oakland University, where he majored in finance, with a mi-

nor in applied technology in business. After graduating from college, Kolinski worked for Ernst & Young — where he specialized in data analytics and process improvement — for three years, before deciding to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming a fulltime firefighter. “Even though I enjoyed the work at Ernst & Young, I always had this need, or this drive, to be a public servant,” he said. Eleven of Kolinski’s 12 years as a firefighter have been with the Northville Township Fire Department, where he has served on the Union Executive Committee as treasurer for the last three years. “In that role, I’ve had the opportunity to serve on our negotiating team, as we negotiate and navigate contract negotiations. With that experience, I think it is a tremendous asset that the majority of our township employees are now covered under union contracts, and most of those contracts are set to expire in 2025 and 2026, so having somebody who sits on our board who has sat in a room in negotiations and has actually sat on the other side of the table would be not only a strategic advantage for our township, for our board, and for our unions as well,” he said. In 2018, Kolinski and his wife started a small property development company, where they build single family homes. “That type of work has given me not only knowledge of building construction, property development, zoning, the board of appeals, as well as understanding the problems that developers and investors have in

this current market when it comes to construction,” he said. He also serves as a trustee on the Retired Employees Healthcare Benefits Trust Committee. Prior to his appointment, Kolinski served as chairman on the Board of Review and was a member of the Financial Sustainability Committee. When appointing a new trustee, Trustee Neal Barnett said he looks for “connection and involvement with the township.”

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VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 270 An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 157 of the Bingham Farms Code of Ordinances, to amend Section 2.2 Definitions and add two new sections, 4.12 to allow for temporary outdoor activities and events in the Village of Bingham Farms, and 7.12 “Temporary Uses” for establishing the standards to allow for temporary outdoor activities and events for non-residential uses. Section 1 Section 2.2 of Chapter 157 of the Zoning Code is amended to add the definition of temporary outdoor activities and events. Temporary outdoor activities and events include, but are not limited to, outdoor sales, sidewalk sales, outdoor grand openings, temporary outdoor dining and events, and similar type outdoor activities that are in connection with and on the same property as a permanent retail or restaurant business or other permanent, non-residential principal use, and are temporary and of such a nature as to be acceptable to the general public with regard to the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Section 2 Section 4 of Chapter 157 of the Zoning Code is amended to add Section 4.12 to allow for temporary outdoor activities and events as a use standard in the Village of Bingham Farms. The section provides the intent to encourage existing businesses to hold temporary outdoor activities and events that are accessory to, and consistent with the principal use. Section 3 Section 7 of Chapter 157 of the Zoning Code is amended to add Section 7.12 to outline all provisions applicable to temporary outdoor activities and events. Section 4 repeals any other sections of the ordinance that would specifically conflict with this new language. Section 5 provides the invalidity of any part of this Ordinance does not affect the entire Ordinance. Section 6 confirms that all existing rights and liabilities are saved. Section 7 makes this Ordinance effective as prescribed by law. A complete copy of this ordinance is available for review at the Village office, 24255 Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190, Bingham Farms, Michigan Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ordinance 270 was adopted by the Council of the Village of Bingham Farms at the regular meeting held on August 28, 2023. KEN MARTEN Village Manager/Clerk Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 10/04/2023

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minutes. “SMART is hopeful adding these new stops will assist employees who are traveling to work both within the city and outside of it. SMART also would like to see residents use the FAST bus to travel to events in downtown Detroit,” Lloyd said via email. People with disabilities who live within three-quarters of a mile from the Woodward corridor in Bloomfield Hills will also have access to SMART’s Americans with Disabilities Act service, Connector. Connector is a pre-scheduled, curb-to-curb service. In the future, SMART is studying the possibility of bringing its FLEX service, an on-demand service similar to Uber or Lyft. Passengers can stay up to date on transit in their community by visiting smartbus.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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SPORTS Country Day. Along with Hounsell, all-State defenders Stephen and Andrew Brentano (third team), and junior Alex Eby (honorable mention), forefront the back line this season. “We just have really experienced center backs, and it’s just kind of our strong point,” Stephen Brentano said. Stephen and Andrew Brentano, both seniors, are the epitome of how one would expect twins to play together on the defensive side. Even though they both will tell you they don’t have the twin telepathy, they work as one on the Country Day back line. “They’re very difficult to get through,” Bossert said. “Even if you get through one, you basically have to do it twice.” Eby should be on everyone’s radar this year, especially after the impressive season he had in 2022. Only a junior this year, Eby is having another all-State worthy season. Bossert said Eby deserves the proper recognition for what he brings to the squad. “I think he might be the best defender in all of Division 3,” Bossert said. “He’s such a smart player that can do anything, and he’s a great, great defender.” Off the field, Country Day’s team bond is at its peak, and their team motto of “Family” they wear on their practice shirts speaks volumes. Whether it was a trip to Boyne in the summer before the season or off-the-field hangouts, the Yellowjackets’ tight-knit group is ready to make their mark this season. With the 1-0 loss to Grosse Ile in the state semifinals still in the back of their minds, Country Day is one step closer to righting the wrong of last season. “I think like looking at specific mistakes, you can’t have any lapses in a 90-minute game,” Rodger said. “We made one little mistake, and that ended up losing all the hard work that we did throughout the season. You gotta stay focused throughout the whole 90 minutes of the game.”

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BEVERLY HILLS — A state semifinals loss is always a tough pill to swallow, especially after Detroit Country Day put together an incredible season in 2022. Luckily for the Yellowjackets, recent history showcases nothing but promise for this year’s squad after Country Day avenged its 2017 state semifinals loss with a state championship win in 2018. “To us, it was similar to 2017,” Country Day coach Steven Bossert said. “We lost in the state semifinals, and then we were able to win it in 2018, so what you have is a lot of kids returning that have or have had what Grosse Ile had last year.” Currently holding an eight-game win streak and unbeaten since Aug. 19, the Yellowjackets (11-2-2) are eager to prove themselves once more in the state tournament with the memory of the 2018 team close to them. So much so that Bossert told his guys right after their loss to Grosse Ile in the state semifinals about the championship mindset of the 2018 team. “I actually remember coach saying that in the locker room after we lost last year, so it’s definitely in the back of our mind,” senior Zach Rodger said. “It’s a totally different team than the ‘18 team, so we have to find our ways to win.” Rodger and sophomore Micah Zacks have been vital parts of Country Day’s offensive success this season, filling the void of 2022 senior Ben Farah, who was a Dream Team selection last year. Senior Colin Garrett and junior Antonio Schimizzi have been consistent contributors as well this season. Rodger was a second team all-State selection in 2022, but played more of a distributor role on the offensive side. This year, Bossert said he’s asserted himself as a lethal scoring threat. “He’s just a fantastic player,” Bossert said. “We’ve asked him to score a little bit more than he has in the past. In the past, he’s been more of an assist guy and a playmaker, but we said, ‘Hey, we need you to score more goals.’” Country Day has averaged just under three goals per game this year, but while improvement has been shown on the offensive side, the Yellowjackets’ defense remains one of the best back lines in Division 3 with a slew of all-State talents. Allowing just under a goal per game this season, junior goalkeeper Finn Hounsell, a second team all-State selection last season, has been stellar in net this season for

LEFT: Detroit Country Day senior Ammar Siddiqui fires a shot against Detroit Renaissance Sept. 26 at Country Day High School.

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METRO DETROIT — According to some interior designers, watching home improvement shows can give some people the wrong idea. Shows that feature homes that are remodeled and renovated can make for great entertainment, but some educational components may be missing. As can often be the case with “reality” TV, what appears on the television screen doesn’t necessarily jive with the real world. Jennifer Asmar is the owner of Asmar Interiors, which is based out of Birmingham. “Everybody thinks doing design work is like HGTV — they pick what they want and then one week later it’s done,” Asmar said. “Things that are done properly take time, and things that you want done correctly need planning. It’s not a one-to-two-week project — nothing should be.” Amy Miller Weinstein owns AMW Design Studio, based out of Birmingham, and she also wanted to set the record straight about the difference between television and real-world home improvement projects. “It’s not like it is on TV at all, the decision-making or any of that,” Miller Weinstein said. “The timeline that they create just doesn’t even exist in the real world. … It’s very staged. It doesn’t happen in a week.” Asmar shared a more realistic scenario. “Everything is custom for what I do, and most designers do, so there is no standard cost or standard time frame, because we do custom projects, so everything is all dependent on the client and the level of the job,” she said. “To put a number and time on anything is not realistic. … Everything depends on what you’re doing.” Miller Weinstein discussed the current interior design trends that she has been observing. “I think people are looking for a simpler way of living in their house that’s comfortable and easy,” she said. “There’s a lot of great indoor outdoor fabrics right now that are pet-friendly (and) child-friendly. People don’t want stuffy anymore; they want comfort (and) ease. Whatever their taste level may be, See DESIGN on page 22A

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whether it’s traditional, transitional or contemporary, there are great new materials and things available on the market that can address all of that.” Living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms are popular areas for home improvement projects, and Asmar shared tips for improving each. “Usually creating some kind of focal point in the room, whether it be the fireplace wall or an art wall, or something dramatic like that — there’s a focal point in the room,” she said of living rooms. “The bathroom should be beautifully done and according to your requirements in life. Kitchens are all about functionality, so you need to make sure you have the proper working space, the proper room to live your life the way you do. The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it needs to be not only beautiful, but functional as well.” As for improving the look of a bedroom, Miller Weinstein suggests updating lamps and bedding, adding a bench at the end of a bed, minimizing unnecessary furniture, and adding drapery or window treatments. “Those are all things you can do without buying new furniture,” she said. “You can even paint your furniture. If it’s old, stodgy wood pieces, painting them will sort of bring them into this day and age.” Both Asmar and Miller Weinstein typically work on multiple rooms when hired for projects. “Common spots people want to update right now are kitchens, primary bathrooms, primary bedrooms — spaces in general, with closeting,” Miller Weinstein said. “I get re-

quests for lower levels — basements that they (want to) spruce up.” Asmar shared what she thinks is another current trend. “Most people are doing more streamline modern — not as heavy traditional,” she said. “It seems like less is more.” Oakland Community College offers an associate of applied science degree in interior design, and from the perspective of Michelle Pergeau-Dudgeon, who is the program coordinator of the interior design program at OCC, there is something that doesn’t get enough attention in homes. “People underestimate lighting, and that’s a passion that I brought when I began teaching, and how I got my first teaching course was lighting and color,” PergeauDudgeon said. “That’s something I’m really pushing with my students — lighting cannot happen too early. Once that drywall goes up, it’s a lot harder for the electrician. Never underestimate the power of lighting.” Pergeau-Dudgeon is of the opinion that interior designers are effective problem-solvers for homeowners. Birmingham resident Katie Prior, who decided to utilize the services of an interior designer, might agree with that description. After going to someone’s home and seeing Miller Weinstein’s work, Prior reached out to her. That was approximately 20 years ago, and since then, Miller Weinstein has assisted Prior on a variety of home improvement projects. Prior shared the benefit of calling on Miller Weinstein for assistance. “You get full service, and with that, I’m referring to beginning with an overall design plan, making selections and then implementing all of those moving pieces until you have

VILLAGE OF BEVERLY HILLS NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 386 NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT the Village Council of the Village of Beverly Hills has adopted Ordinance No. 386, amending the Village Municipal Code, Chapter 22, Section 22.32.120, Nonconforming Signs. The Ordinance amends the provisions of the section pertaining to re-erecting and repairing nonconforming signs. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available for public use and inspection at the Village Clerk’s office. This Ordinance shall become effective 20 days after publication. This Ordinance was adopted by the Village Council on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the regular Village Council meeting located at 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Kristin Rutkowski Village Clerk Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 10/04/2023

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Asmar agreed. “If you want it done correctly with a professional, you should listen to that professional, because doing things on your own can cost you money through mistakes,” she said. “So if you’re willing to spend a little bit more with a designer, in the end you can end up saving yourself a whole headache and a whole list of mistakes, because we’re the professionals and we know what to do.” Asmar can be reached via email at jennifer@asmarinteriors.com. Miller Weinstein can be reached via email at amymillerweinstein@gmail.com.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — When growing up and wishing upon a star to be a professional athlete, cycling athletes don’t usually crack the top-10 when it comes to big names. The four major sports of basketball, football, baseball and hockey inevitably take up the top spots, but what about the cycling legends that have graced the sport? “Unfortunately, a lot of kids don’t get into the sport on their own,” Polo Fernandez, the founder of Cleveland Cycling Academy, said. “A lot of kids don’t grow up saying, ‘I want to be the next Lance Armstrong.’” Lance Armstrong might not be the athlete children dream about becoming, but a father figure is someone most kids aspire to be like and follow. For Bloomfield Hills native Kash Adamski, 15, cycling was all he ever knew after following in his father’s tracks, literally. “As far as I can remember, when I was 3 or 4, my dad would always go on bike rides with his friends, and I would always want to go,” Adamski said. “Eventually, one day I did go, and we went to the BMX track. From there, it kind of just built on, and I started racing, adapting and going to nationals, and I just got better.”

Fast forward over a decade later, Adamski is now a twotime USA Velodrome Track Cycling National Champion and became the 2022 Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association Michigan State Mountain Bike Champion, placing first in all six races, as part of Rochester United Mountain Bike Team. Adamski’s skill-set goes far beyond the average cycler, for when he’s not doing track racing for the Lexus Velodrome team in Detroit in the winter, he’s competing for the Rochester United Mountain Bike Team in the fall, and when summer rolls around, it’s all about the road/dirt racing for the Cleveland Cycling Academy. Adamski has been training with Lexus Velodrome for two years now, going two to four times a week to train at the facility. In early July, Adamski collected five medals, four bronze and one gold in the 4K Team Pursuit, at the 2023 Track National Championships in Carson City, California. Adamski’s dominant performances on the velodrome circuit caught the eye of Fernandez, who coaches some of Adamski’s Lexus Velodrome teammates on the Cleveland Cycling Academy. Fernandez made the trip to the velodrome in Detroit to see him compete, and he was immediately impressed. See ADAMSKI on page 25A

TOP: Bloomfield Hills native and Brother Rice freshman Kash Adamski is a two-time USA Velodrome Track Cycling National Champion. BOTTOM: In early July, Adamski collected five medals, four bronze and one gold in the 4K Team Pursuit, at the 2023 Track National Championships in Carson City, California. Photos provided by Shawn Adamski

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“The sky’s the limit,” Fernandez said. “What we’ve seen so far and what made us interested to bring him on board was his ability to just push himself to the highest level at his young age.” Adamski has posted multiple first place performances as a part of the Cleveland Cycling Academy since joining this year. It’s a bit of a strategic adjustment for Adamski, but the team chemistry is simple to create when he’s already been racing with some of his teammates on the track circuit. “On the road, there’s a lot more strategy going into it, like, team strategy,” Adamski said. “On the track, even if you have a teammate in the race, it’s kind of every man for himself. You can’t really work together unless

you specifically plan out that you have to do this, this, this and this. There could be a crash and anyone could go down. It’s a lot more likely for your plan to fail.” In the Bicycle Motocross world, Adamski first started riding at age 5, when he was immediately making an impact, winning 10 races his first season in the novice class and 20 races in the intermediate class. Adamski collected first in several DK Gold Cup races around the Midwest and was runner-up in the Great Lakes National in 2019, and now has found success as part of the Rochester United team. “I think some of his biggest progression isn’t so much physically, although he’s progressed physically, but his biggest progression I’ve seen on the track and on the road is his knowledge, strategy and tactics in the race,” Mike Hartrick, head coach at Rochester United, said. “He goes into the races with a

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“I want to win another national championship this fall at Madison Nationals for sure,” Adamski said. “That’s the rest of this year’s goal along with doing well with the mountain biking state championships. Next year and the year after, I want to win the omnium in L.A. so I can wear the jersey all the time, and I want to win individual pursuit and go to worlds and race individual pursuit when I’m old enough. That’s my ultimate goal.”

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plan, and he usually executes that plan pretty well.” Now that the mountain bike season is in full swing, Adamski has a few goals on his mind heading into the mountain bike season and track season in the winter. Adamski, who is heading into his first year at Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice High School, plans to race collegiately when it’s all said and done, but he said he has some business to take care of before any of that.

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Oktoberfest: Local craft beer, German-themed food, oompah music and more, 6-9 p.m., Franklin Public Library, (248) 851-2254

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Comedy fundraiser: Benefit for Shades of Pink Foundation featuring comedian/breast cancer survivor Tracy DeGraaf, also light dinner and cash bar, 5:30-8 p.m., Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, (248) 729-3166

OCT. 14

Chamber Music Detroit: Opening concert of 80th season, features Pacifica Quartet and Karen Slack, 8-9:30 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/season80 See partial solar eclipse: Nearly half the sun will be covered by moon between 11:46 a.m. and 2:25 p.m., catch glimpse with Cranbrook Institute of Science astronomy expert and Warren Astronomical Society members, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills,

Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

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Keep Your Marbles Club: Brain/memory group aimed at lowering risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, all ages welcome, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us

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Brunch with ‘Babs’: Social media influencer/grandma Barbara Costello shares tips for fall, all proceeds benefit ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, 11 a.m., Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham, chadtough.org/brunch-with-babs

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Mean Mary: Concert by singer and multiinstrumentalist who overcame near fatal car accident and paralyzed vocal chord, 8 p.m., MAMA’s Coffeehouse at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, meanmary.com

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room is different every time they come in, which really builds their ability to become self-sufficient and empowers them in their learning,” she explained. In 2019, Bailey Lininger opened Firefly Forest School to better connect students with the natural world. “Both parents and educators want kids to experience an unplugged childhood as much as they can — one where they can dig for worms, balance on fallen tree trunks and splash in puddles,” said Lininger, the director of Firefly Forest School. Firefly Forest School provides southeast Michigan children ages 3-10 with immersive, nature-based learning through enrichment programming from nature preserves in the metro Detroit area. “We love being able to complement a more traditional experience at a more traditional school with some time to just run and be free and play and climb and build and dig and do all the things that are a really important part of being a kid,” Lininger said. Every class is held entirely outdoors every day, rain or shine, even in the chilly win-

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BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched for a stolen vehicle report Sept. 9. The vehicle’s driver reported that he had parked in a metered spot on Oakland, just west of Park, and returned 40 minutes later to find the vehicle missing. Both the driver and the passenger were adamant that the vehicle was locked when taken; there were no signs of forced entry near the parking place. The vehicle, a pickup truck valued at approximately $100,000, was stolen in Troy in July and was recovered several weeks later with no arrests. The truck’s owner said he believes the same subjects may be responsible for the latest theft. An investigation is ongoing.

Homeowner notices damages from rock

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 5 at approximately 6 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2400 block of Dorchester for a property damage report. The homeowner noticed a cracked window in the rear of his house, which is under construction, and an unfamiliar rock under the window. He also noticed damage to the garage door that appeared to have been caused by a rock. No one entered the home or garage unlawfully. An investigation is ongoing.

Resident receives threatening messages

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 5 at approximately 9 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Bloomfield Court for a harassment report. A Birmingham man said he is receiving threatening calls, voicemails and texts on his personal cellphone, and he shared the messages with the officer. An investigation is ongoing.

Former employee accused of fraud

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11 a.m. Sept. 6, an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Pierce Street for a report of check fraud. A business owner reported that a now ex-employee had written an unauthorized check from the business account for $550. The suspect/former employee, a 37-year-old Warren woman, is accused of

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to a condominium in the 1100 block of North Old Woodward around 6 p.m. Sept. 6 after a homeowner association president said that a vehicle had driven through the property’s gate, damaging it. An investigation is ongoing.

Planter reported missing from yard

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department lobby to take a larceny report at 2 p.m. Sept. 8. A resident said that a planter valued at around $300 was taken from his yard in the 400 block of West Lincoln overnight. An investigation is ongoing.

Business manager reports fake payroll checks

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 p.m. on Sept. 8, an officer was dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Old Woodward for a fraud report. The manager said that two fake payroll checks totaling more than $800 were posted to the business’s checking account earlier in September. An investigation is ongoing.

Teenagers accused of destruction of property

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 a.m. Sept. 12, officers were dispatched to a construction site in the 200 block of Elm for a report of malicious destruction of property. The project manager reported that in July, two teenage male suspects entered the property without permission, removed a sliding glass door from its frame and threw a yellow scaffold off of a fourth-floor balcony. They fled after being confronted by a resident of a nearby building. The damage is valued at more than $15,000. An investigation is ongoing.

Resident reports scam claiming to be Amazon

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of Buckingham on a report of suspicious circumstances Sept. 12. A resident reported a caller purporting to be from Amazon claimed that the resident

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Traffic stop catches individuals with outstanding warrants

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 10 at approximately 11 p.m, an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for making a right turn at a red traffic light at South Old Woodward and Hamilton Row despite a posted “No Turn on Red” sign. ID checks on the driver and a passenger revealed multiple arrest warrants for both. Continued on page 31A

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The driver, a 32-year-old man from Clinton Township, was issued citations for driving without a valid license and disobeying a traffic control device and was released as requested by the St. Clair Shores police, who issued his outstanding traffic warrants. The passenger, a 32-year-old Clinton Township resident, was arrested on a felony fraud warrant and transferred to the custody of the Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office.

Clothing store reports retal fraud

BIRMINGHAM — A clothing store owner in the 600 block of North Old Woodward reported that a shopper took several articles of clothing without paying at 2 p.m. Sept. 12. An investigation is ongoing.

Construction workers’ argument becomes physical

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 14, at approximately 4 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Puritan for an assault report. Two construction workers had a brief physical altercation after an argument. Each recounted conflicting descriptions of the encounter. An investigation is ongoing.

Fatal crash reported on Telegraph, near Bataan Road

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to Telegraph Road, near Bataan Road, for a fatal crash at approximately 1:15 p.m. Sept. 11. A 70-year-old man from Orchard Lake was traveling eastbound across the northbound lanes of Telegraph Road, attempting to enter the Bloomfield Town Square Shopping Center, when he was struck by a semitruck and trailer traveling northbound on Telegraph Road. The Orchard Lake man was the sole occupant of his vehicle. He was transported to St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Police said drugs and alcohol did not appear to be a factor with the driver of the semi-truck. Investigators are awaiting toxi-

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Over $500 worth of football gloves stolen from store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a retail fraud that occurred at a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15. The suspect entered the store and selected 14 pairs of football gloves, worth $539.98. The suspect placed the gloves in a shopping bag and exited the store without purchasing anything. The suspect was seen leaving the store in a gold color Volkswagen with an unknown license plate. This case is currently under investigation. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755. — Mary Beth Almond

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