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‘Through Seasons’
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has been patiently waiting since 2021 to be a part of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Partners in Public Art mural project.
This year that patience was rewarded, as Farm-
ington was selected to be part of a 2024 Partners in Public Art community mural project.
The site of the project is the Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park, located at 33113 Grand River Ave. The mural was painted by muralist Rick Malt, a resident of Wyandotte.
According to Farmington DDA Executive Direc-
‘There’s some pretty cool history there’
HISTORIC FARMINGTON HILLS HOME LISTED FOR SALE
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Until recently, real estate agent Kate Chelovich had never had an opportunity to list a historic home for sale.
That changed on Nov. 22, when the Henry C. Bach home, located on Ardmore Drive in Farmington Hills, hit the market.
According to an inscription that was erected by the
The Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park was selected as one of the sites for the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Partners in Public Art community mural project.
Muralist Rick Malt completed the project earlier this year.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The historic Henry C. Bach home was recently listed for sale. Within approximately 48 hours of being listed, an offer was made for the home.
Photo provided by Chris Burton Visuals
Novi High School grants Farmington boy’s wish to go to Disney World
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
NOVI/FARMINGTON — “Thank you” was all a little boy from Farmington could muster after learning that the students at Novi High School have funded his wish to go to Disney World with his family through Make-A-Wish Michigan.
Henry Tudor, 8, a student at Lanigan Elementary School in Farmington, like his brother Max, 11, suffers from cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that causes issues with breathing and digestion and can damage organs. The disorder is caused by a mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene, which causes
mucus in the body to be thick and sticky instead of slippery.
As a result of CF, Henry and Max undergo extensive breathing treatments twice a day to break up the mucus in their lungs. The treatments take 20-30 minutes each time.
“They can’t cough it up,” said their mother, Christina. “When they have a cough, they can’t get it up, so then it stays down in their lungs and it starts to turn into bacteria and different infections.”
She said the infections are life-threatening. Henry and Max are not able to absorb the nutrients that they need from food and have to take different medications to help them with that.
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Novi police officer’s wife, 35, spreading awareness of breast cancer after diagnosis
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
NOVI — A Novi police officer and his wife are trying to spread awareness that breast cancer can happen at any age after she got diagnosed a week before her 35th birthday.
When officer Adam McGee and his wife, Katie, welcomed their third child, Penny, into the world on May 30, breast cancer was the furthest thing from their minds.
“Breast cancer wasn’t on my radar at all,” Katie said.”Like, it wasn’t. We don’t have a family history and I kind of did all the things to prevent it. I had a baby before
I was 28 years old. I breastfed my other two sons, and I was breastfeeding Penny. So it just wasn’t on my radar at all.”
However, three months after Penny’s birth, a story a friend told Katie of a young woman developing breast cancer shortly after giving birth to her third child resonated heavily on Katie’s mind for a couple of weeks. So, one night, she decided to do a self-exam while nursing Penny and was shocked to find a lump.
“That story popped into my head and my hand went to it like a magnet and I felt the lump,” she said.
She said she went to her husband, who was a “calming presence” and suggested that it might be a clogged duct or
something hormonal. However, she said she had a gut feeling and contacted her doctor the next morning and went for an exam. The doctor’s office reassured her that they didn’t think it was anything, but they wanted to verify it with a mammogram and an ultrasound, and then a biopsy, which revealed it was cancer. It was later identified as triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer, which is defined by special receptors on the breast cancer cells, makes up only about 10%-15% of all breast cancer cases, said Anna Lehrberg, a breast surgeon with Henry Ford Health System. According See MCGEE on page 8A
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Christina Tudor, of Farmington, watches as her son, Henry, 8, who has cystic fibrosis, learns Dec. 12 that he is going to go to Walt Disney World thanks to the students at Novi High School and Make-A-Wish Michigan.
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“On top of that, Henry is resistant to some of the antibiotics that help to fight infections, and they have a lot of different allergies,” Christina said. “We have to wear masks everywhere we go.”
Henry and Max’s brother, Enzo, 12, is epileptic.
As a result of her children’s illnesses, the Tudors are a single-income family. Christina stays home to take care of the children and their medical needs while her husband, Jason, works.
Max and Enzo had their wishes granted previously, and now Henry’s dream of going to Disney will be fulfilled as well.
Members of the Novi High School Student Council surprised Henry with the trip during halftime at the Staff vs. Seniors Wish Week basketball game. The students had been raising funds all week through various events to cover the $20,000 all-expenses-paid trip.
“We collaborated with the administration, the council and everyone in the school to truly think of events that actually were new and a lot of people would come to,” said Haritha Akella, 17, president of the student council.
This year’s events included food trucks, pie-a-senior, a Brawl Stars video game tournament, a pancake breakfast, school concerts and the basketball game.
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Dec. 12 after learning that the students funded his wish to go to Walt Disney World through Make-A-Wish Michigan.
Henry Tudor, 8, of Farmington, bows to the crowd in the Novi High School gym
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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tor Kate Knight, Malt was selected as a result of community engagement. She said that more than 140 people responded to a public survey that sought ideas and input from community members.
Malt completed the mural in October. He estimated that it took him about seven days to complete the project.
Although the DIA had 2025 or 2026 in mind for Farmington to be part of the project, according to Knight, “We said, ‘What about this year?’”
“We convinced them we could make it happen on a short lead time, and that would allow us to compound the impact of celebrating our bicentennial,” she said. “We have this big 200th celebration happening in Farmington this year.”
According to a press release, through the Partners in Public Art program, the DIA works with cities across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to create communitydriven, “highly visible” public murals.
Communities participating in the program are identified through an open application process, with the goal of completing eight murals across the three counties each year.
After a location is selected, input is gathered and shared with the selected artist to provide themes and ideas for the mural design. The theme chosen for Farmington was “Through Seasons.”
The mural features two different sceneries on the gables of Sundquist Pavilion, with one featuring lighter, summer themes and the other featuring fall colors and scenery.
“It’s kind of different seasons as you walk through,” Malt said. “They kind of let me roll with it and create my vision. I’m super happy with how everything turned out.”
Ani Garabedian, the manager of community engagement programs for the DIA, said the response to the Partners in Public Art program has been overwhelming.
According to her, one part of the excitement for residents is getting to see artists at work in their respective neighborhoods.
“Just to watch the mural develop and to see the final project, they’re involved the entire way,” Garabedian said. “There’s this real connection with the artist being in their neighborhood working daily, and they have this nice interaction with the artist and with the mural as it develops.”
The opportunity to engage with community members while working on “Through Seasons” was an aspect of the project that stood out to Malt.
“It was a super-fun project to be a part
Muralist Rick Malt estimated that it took him about seven days to complete the project.
of, and seeing the community as I was painting, interacting with the community,” he said. “Everyone loved seeing the process of it all being painted and coming together. I was excited to be the artist selected.”
As for how she thinks the project turned out, Knight said, “We’re thrilled.”
“The idea of reaching southeast Michigan and the public and creating art in communities, there’s a sense of stewardship with all of our public art, but this one in particular,” she said.
“We have an agreement to maintain it and take care of it for 10 years. This program brings art to places where people live and work every day, and to have this mural in the heart of our downtown is the perfect fit for the people of Farmington.”
According to Garabedian, the program is a benefit of a 0.2-mill property tax approved by voters in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties in 2012 to fund the DIA, and compensation for artists comes from that funding.
“The Partners in Public Art program is one way for the DIA to bring art to the communities, and a way to engage residents,” she said.
“We want community members and residents to come to the museum, but this is also a way to be working with the communities out in their neighborhoods.”
According to Knight, the response to the community engagement survey was robust and the finished result of the mural has been enthusiastically received.
“It’s a bold statement of creativity and innovation,” she said. “Projects like this mural are a reminder that world-class art belongs everywhere.”
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The theme for a mural at the Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park is “Through Seasons.”
WINTER FUN AT RILEY PARK
FARMINGTON — According to the city of Farmington’s website, Riley Park, located in the heart of downtown at 33113 Grand River Ave., is transformed into a festive winter destination each year. The 4,800-square-foot refrigerated rink typically opens in mid-December, weather permitting, and operates through the winter season. The rink’s hours of operation are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to help cover maintenance costs. Although skate rentals are not available, “the rink does offer some donated skates for use,” according to the city’s website. For more information, visit farmgov.com/latest-news/farmington-prepares-riley-parkice-rink-for-winter-fun or call (248) 474-5500.
STATE SHARES WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS TIPS
METRO DETROIT — It has been one year since a dedicated consumer protection website was launched in Michigan, according to an email sent from the Michigan Department of Attorney General.
The site has been an “invaluable resource” for protecting Michigan residents against identity theft, fraud and scams, according to the email.
Residents can visit michigan.gov/consumerprotection
Cancer Support Network seeks donations
FARMINGTON — According to an email, the Michigan Cancer Support Network, which is located in Farmington, is in need of donations. The foundation is set to lose a major donor at the end of this year, according to the email.
The nonprofit’s needs include donations, volunteers, a wheelchair-accessible van, and technical and social media experts.
The Michigan Cancer Support Network offers nonemergency transportation to cancer-related appointments; expense assistance with hearing aids, wigs and head coverings; patient counseling to help individuals work through grief and pain; patient exercise training; and caregiver counseling.
To donate or for more information, visit mcancersupportnetwork.org or call (248) 482-8300.
ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE TOUTS CONSUMER PROTECTION WEBSITE
to view information about consumer alerts, common scams, identity theft support and educational videos.
A Holiday Scams Campaign is exposing typical strategies used by scammers and offers advice about how to stay safe.
“The holidays are a time for giving, but scammers often exploit our generosity and our rush to take advantage of deals,” the email states. “Don’t forget to visit regularly for new tips and advice on how to stay scam-free this holiday season.”
METRO DETROIT — According to an email from the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor, with the risk of high snowfall and extreme low temperatures, the Michigan State Police is encouraging Michiganders to make a plan for winter weather emergency preparedness.
Residents can help prepare a plan by visiting www.michigan.gov/miready/be-informed/winter-prep.
Aside from driving slowly, other tips offered by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning can be observed by visiting www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/ohsp/safety-programs/winter-driving.
The Michigan Public Service Commission also offers tips about conserving energy and being “winterwise.”
According to the email, senior citizens, individuals with low income, those with a medical emergency or in critical care, as well as military personnel may qualify for heat shut-off protection.
Residents are encouraged to call their utility company as soon as they know that they will not be able to pay their bill on time.
To learn about the possibility of financial assistance, seniors and low-income residents can call 211 or visit mi211.org.
Tips for reducing energy use are offered at www. energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2017/10/f37/Energy_ Saver_Guide-2017-en.pdf.
As part of the Holiday Scams Campaign, consumers are urged to take proactive steps to guard against thieves seeking to steal packages from porches.
Tips for protection include having packages shipped to a secure location, such as FedEx offices, keeping porches well-lit, leaving lights and music on even when not home and installing a porch camera.
to Lehrberg, triple-negative breast cancer is a particularly aggressive form of cancer and has a poorer prognosis compared to other types of cancers. It is seen more frequently in women under age 40. She said that in the U.S. there is a higher incidence of triple-negative breast cancer cases among young Black women compared to other racial groups.
“I was floored,” Katie said of the diagnosis.
She said she knew right then and there that it was her new mission in life to promote awareness, and she credits hearing the friend’s story with her finding the lump.
“If I wouldn’t have heard that friend’s story. I don’t know if I would have done an exam. Like, it wouldn’t have even been on my radar to check myself. Just that thought scared me so much. I don’t know how naive I was to think there was no chance that something like this would happen to me at this age and stage in my life.” she said.
She said that she did undergo an extensive genetic panel, but there were no genetic factors in her case.
“Whatever we’re calling it — luck, divine intervention — that fact that it did happen when it did is huge in terms of what her options were” Adam said. “It might have been totally different circumstances if, say, even six months had gone by.”
Breast cancer associated with pregnancy is defined as cancer that presents during pregnancy and one year postpartum, Lehrberg said. She said that it is the second most common malignancy in pregnancy, after cervical cancer. It affects 0.2%-3.8% of all pregnancies.
“There is a correlation between breast cancer and recent pregnancy. Recent childbirth is associated with increased risk of breast cancer in the first five to 10 years postpartum,” Lehrberg said. “This risk is particularly higher in patients who are over age 35 or older at time of their first birth and with family history of breast cancer.”
Pregnancy-related breast cancer occurs in approximately 1 in 3,000 pregnancies, said Lehrberg. TNBC is more common in pregnancy-related breast cancer.
Katie has now been researching the topic and found that only about 20% of cancers are hereditary. She said she had the misunderstanding that if you don’t have a family history, that you have a reduced risk.
“You don’t,” she said.
However, according to Lehrberg, inherited genetic mutations can increase the risk of breast cancer.
“The cause of most cancer is likely
ful balance, despite all the hard stuff we are going through, and that’s been a big focus: reminding myself to enjoy her first year and not have it be just focused on what’s going on with the cancer and everything,” she said.
Along with Penny, now 6 months, the couple has two sons, Theo, 7, and Cooper, 4. Katie said it was a great concern for them as to how well she would be able to take care of the kids while undergoing the chemo, but she said she is managing it pretty well and is able to stay active.
“Aside from losing my hair and being a bit fatigued some days, we try to keep it business as usual,” Katie said.
She said her kids describe her new hairstyle as “Fierce and a little weird.”
She said she hopes to bring awareness to the disease. She is now encouraging all her
friends to not wait to get tested, because of how fast it can spread.
“I think that there’s a lot of awareness for breast cancer in general. I mean, people see the pink ribbons and stuff, but people forget just the age requirements. You’re not even supposed to get a mammogram until you’re 40,” Adam said. “But now she has been connected with so many other women who are under 40 who have had breast cancer. It’s just kind of, like, baffling. It’s like, ‘Why aren’t we doing this (mamograms) earlier if we are seeing this?’ It is happening younger and younger. It just seems to be an afterthought. I mean, especially in her case, I don’t want to even think about the scenario had she waited until 40 to get a mammogram”
multifactorial — meaning there are several things that can contribute to developing in cancer,” Lehrberg said.
She said that with pregnancy-related breast cancer, hormonal changes and immune alteration can increase risk for cancer and tumor growth.
Katie caught the cancer early and is in stage 1, as it had not spread to her lymph nodes, so her prognosis is good. She is undergoing chemotherapy, as TNBC, which is very fast growing, is very responsive to chemo. She will complete 20 weeks of chemo and then undergo a double mastectomy and immediate reconstructive surgery in March.
“For triple-negative, the hope is that you go into surgery cancer-free,” Katie said.”That has been shown to prevent recurrence.”
Following the mastectomy, she will be on immunotherapy for a full year. Immunotherapy trains the body to fight its own cancer cells. She said that is something that is fairly new to the treatment protocol for TNBC, having been added within the last two to three years, Katie said.
“All of her treatment is geared towards treating whatever she has now and then doing whatever we can to prevent the recurrence of it coming back or a different form coming back,” Adam said. “That’s part of the reason why she is electing to have a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy.”
Katie said her daughter has brought a great amount of joy among all the trials they are going through.
“She has definitely brought a delight-
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The McGee family — Adam, a Novi police officer; Katie, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer; Penny, 5 months; Theo, 7; and Cooper, 4, smile for a picture Nov. 7.
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Lehrberg said that the current standard of care is to screen “average risk women” with a mammogram starting at age 40 based on the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force. However, earlier screening may be indicated for women who are at “higher-than-average risk,” which is based on their personal history of prior breast biopsy as well as family history, she said.
Katie said that her mammogram was only covered by her insurance because cancer was suspected. Otherwise insurance companies don’t pay for them for women under 40.
Lehrberg said that risk assessment for breast cancer should be done for all women starting at age 25 as well as an annual breast exam with a clinician. She said that for pregnant patients, a breast exam should be done by their obstetrician in the beginning of the pregnancy. According to Lehrberg, the most recent American College of Radiology guidelines indicate that screening for breast cancer should not be delayed until after delivery. She said patients who are considered high risk for breast cancer and qualify for screening under 40 can safely have a mam-
mogram during pregnancy.
“Due to pregnancy or lactation breast changes, it may be difficult to detect abnormalities in the breast and patients are encouraged to have self-awareness and to report any persistent abnormalities to their doctor,” Lehrberg said.
Adam continues to work full time as a patrol officer in Novi but has been able to switch to the day shift. He is also a sniper for the Southwest Oakland Special Response Team, but he plans to take a prolonged leave when his wife has surgery. However, he did stop teaching an emergency vehicle operations class at Schoolcraft Community College and has forfeited a lot of overtime in order to be home with Katie. Katie continues her duties as a full-time stay-at-home parent and wife. Adam said Katie has always been his biggest career supporter.
“In spite of everything, she still cheers me on,” he said
The family has been blessed with help from family, neighbors and Adam’s fellow officers. Katie’s parents have been assisting with watching the kids during her chemo days and providing transportation to and from school. As a result of the cancer, Katie had to stop breastfeeding immediately, but fortunately three of her neighbors had also
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recently had children and are donating their breastmilk for Penny.
“That was probably the most traumatic part (stopping breastfeeding) of all of it,” Katie said.
However, she said the neighbors donating their breastmilk for her daughter has helped to heal the wounds she had from not being able to supply her daughter with breastmilk.
“Our little street here has really stepped up to help and it’s just been incredible.”
Several police officers have been doing meal trains and purchased a cleaning service for them so that Katie only has to worry about maintaining her health and taking care of her children.
“To not have to stress about that has been huge,” Katie said. “It’s taken a lot off of my plate.
However, even though the McGees have health insurance, medical bills are piling up and there are some other treatments that Katie is looking into that are not covered by insurance, such as acupuncture, supplements and nutritional support services.
“In my mind there’s no harm in trying anything,” Adam said.
Because of this, Sgt. Jon Jacob, of the Fraternal Order of Police, has created a Go-
FundMe page for the McGee family. Jacob, a Novi resident, works for the West Bloomfield Police Department and is in charge of the Southwest Oakland Special Response Team. Jacob said he knew Adam as a kid, when they played hockey together, and they reconnected later as officers.
“It’s just what we do. When one thing happens to one of us, we take care of each other,” Jacob said.
As of Dec. 10, the GoFundMe has raised $18,575 of a $25,000 goal. However, Jacob said that he did receive some donations from people who just didn’t feel comfortable donating online. Donations can be made online at Gofundme.com/f/support-katie-mcgeesfight-against-cancer. Cash and checks can be brought to the Novi and West Bloomfield police departments or mailed to: FOP 128, P.O. Box 311, Walled Lake, MI 48390.
For more information on breast cancer, Lehrberg recommends going to the following websites:
• American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundate: Breast360.org.
• American Cancer Society: cancer.org.
• National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute: cancer.gov.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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Farmington Hills Historic District Commission in 2019, the colonial-revival-style home with Asian influences was the residence of Henry and May Bach.
Henry was the vice president in charge of sales for the Great Lake Land Corp., according to the inscription.
The house was originally an outbuilding on the farm of Isaac Bond and was relocated to the site in 1926 on a new foundation and designed by Emily Butterfield to be an “estate” house for the Bach family, who also operated a tree nursery on the site and the adjacent five lots they owned at the time.
The house retains many original features including decorative plaster and millwork details, according to the inscription.
According to Zillow, the home is 3,790 square feet, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
It didn’t take long for the home to sell, as Chelovich said that an offer was accepted Nov. 24, approximately 48 hours after it went on the market.
According to Chelovich, the buyers who made the offer were in search of a historic home.
“They wrote a really strong offer knowing how competitive this market is,” she said. “So it spoke a lot to say not only have they been looking for a historic home, but they wanted this and were willing to do what it took to move it forward.”
The home is located off Orchard Lake Road, between
13 and 14 Mile roads.
Chelovich said the quality and construction of the home is a true test of time, and with the home being considered historical, there was a condition in place for anyone who purchased it.
“We wanted to make sure that anyone viewing (the home) understood that it is part of a historic district, so there would be a committee that would review any changes to the architecture that you might (want to) make,” she said. “Doesn’t mean that you can’t, they just would want to ensure that the integrity of the history remains in place.”
Chelovich is with Crain Homes, which is located in downtown Birmingham. She said that it is recognized as a female-owned brokerage.
Crain Homes launched last October, and the unique opportunity to list a home that is recognized as historical has not been lost on her.
“It’s certified by the historic district of Farmington Hills,” Chelovich said. “One of the first licensed female architects in Michigan was the architect for the home. There’s some pretty cool history there.”
Although the inscription in front of the home provides details about its history, it can’t match taking a walk inside and seeing the features that make it unique.
“To see all the architecture details inside that are still intact was really special, and to see how it was modernized for a family in the current day-of-age,” Chelovich said. “Like in the dining room, the sconces are so unique, how you turn ’em on and off is so unique, versus some of what we see in more modern construction right now. It was great.”
Chelovich said that the home’s large dining room is a great draw.
“You walk into the foyer and then to your left you have a large living room with a beautiful fireplace, and to your right you have almost equal in size, the dining room, which I can imagine was used for entertaining for many, many years,” she said.
After living in the home for approximately 25 years, along with her husband, Eoin, Liz Comerford described selling it as bittersweet.
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STOP SHEETZ 24-HOUR GAS STATION AT 12 MILE & Middlebelt (Former Ginopolis restaurant)
Please attend the Farmington Hills City Council Public Hearing on the proposed SHEETZ 24-Hour Gas Station and restaurant with a drive-through at their January 2025 meeting at Farmington Hills City Hall-City Council Chambers located at 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road.
WHY IS SHEETZ 24-HOUR GAS STATION NOT SUITED FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD:
• NO NEED FOR A 3rd gas station at 12 Mile Road and Middlebelt Road.
• INCREASED TRAFFIC to an intersection that already has high traffc.
• IT CONTRADICTS our STATE alternative fuel vehicles and clean energy resources.
• PUBLIC SAFETY is ALWAYS a burden on local police with 24-hour businesses.
• THEFT OF ALCOHOLIC beverage by underage individuals is often after midnight.
• NOISE POLLUTION from Drive-Through Restaurant Operations and deliveries.
• Sheetz sources out of state vendors bypassing local businesses and supply chains.
• CRIME RISK increases at 24-hour restaurants as they become magnets for criminal activities such as shooting and robberies, particularly after midnight.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP:
• Attend the Council meeting in January 2025 to publicly voice your concerns.
• Call or email the Mayor and Council at: https://form.jotform.com/241845326310147
• Sharing this message with members of your neighborhood and friends.
• Visit Concerned Citizens Against Sheetz FB page to learn more about Sheetz’ history.
• Learn more about Sheetz public safety history by googling: Crimes at Sheetz.
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The Henry C. Bach home has had various updates over the years. After occupying the home for approximately 25 years, a couple recently made the decision to accept an offer for it.
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“We’ve had a beautiful life in that home,” she said.
Having lived in the home for more than two decades and raising two children during that time, she said that she will miss the memories.
Purchasing an older home didn’t happen by happenstance.
“We were always very intent on having an older home that we could put some love into and the fact that when we were looking we found this house that was historic was great,” Liz Comerford said.
“That was something that we wanted. … It was very much a commitment to us to want to preserve something that’s been around for a long time. It was a commitment of love on our part to have a historic home.”
Liz and Eoin Comerford intend to remain in Michigan and live near a lake. Chelovich recognized the care that they put into the home.
“They had done quite a bit of upkeep while keeping the integrity of the house throughout the 25 years, so they had expanded off the back and added a kitchen
and a breakfast nook, a little office space, and then most recently, a second floor deck so it walks out from the primary bedroom. And there’s a little outdoor sitting area on the second floor,” Chelovich said.
“Because it’s historic, they kept a lot of the integrity of the architecture in place, so even the railings on the second floor deck followed that Asian influence that you’ll see in the front archway over the front porch.”
Chelovich expects the home to close prior to the end of the month. The experience of listing a historic home isn’t something that she is likely to forget anytime soon.
“It was such a unique property, and to see it in such great, pristine condition, to really come into a home that’s pretty turnkey, where you might make some personal changes, not necessarily an overhaul on a home that’s been around for this long, was really impressive,” Chelovich said.
“It’s a large lot. To have that land around is also a really unique feature for a family home in this area. And to be part of that piece of history and continue it, it’s nice to be part of something where it’s starting its next chapter.”
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
Sunday, December 22:
10:30 am All inclusive Christmas Pageant. Wondrous Participatory Christmas Pageant with Familiar Carols Followed by Holy Communion.
Tuesday, Christmas Eve, December 24:
5:00 pm A Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols, with Holy Communion
9:45 pm Musical Prelude
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According to Boatman, all skin care is anti-aging. “It’s amazing how well people age when they take care of their skin,” she said. “Exfoliation and proper moisturizing are key.”
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“I enjoy connecting with other women, understanding their unique needs and sharing knowledge that empowers them,” Boatman said. “Everybody deserves healthy skin, so I strive to keep my prices affordable to ensure that no one is excluded from the joy of healthy skin.”
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“This event was previously held in the spring, but we moved it to December because of Christmas,” said Clara Pohlonski, 16, vice president of the student council. “We find that people are more in the giving spirit.”
The students revealed the trip to Henry by calling him to center court and asking him to look at the digital display board on the wall, which said, “Henry is going to …” and showed a picture of the Magic Kingdom, while students simultaneously held three handpainted banners that read, “You’re going to Disney.”
Henry’s jaw about hit the floor, and his mom said he was truly surprised. She said she too was surprised with how it was revealed, but she knew that Novi High School was sponsoring her son’s wish.
“I didn’t know it was going to be, like, this big thing, so it’s kind of cool,” Christina said. “I was kind of surprised. A lot of things were kept from me too, and I love it. A lot of it was a surprise and it’s wonderful.”
According to his mom, Henry loves Legos and will definitely be checking out the Disney Lego store and the Minifigure Facto-
ry when they travel to Disney World in January. The store has large Lego art displays, a pick-a-brick wall, larger-than-life Disney models, Lego statues, collectable Lego sets, and a build and play area where kids can play with the Legos and test them on a track. The factory allows visitors to design and build their own Lego minifigure with clothes, accessories and more.
“He loves Legos. He loves, loves, loves ’em,” Christina said. “He’s always building different things.”
The Novi High School students felt good about the school’s effort.
“It really does mean a lot. Just doing this Wish Week during this holiday time, it just all comes together in the spirit of giving and it means a lot,” Pohlonski said.
Akella agreed, saying that it was “super cool” to be able to raise such a large amount of money in a short time to send a child to Disney World.
“It is really cool how we meet that goal every single year and we’re able to actually see that come true in, like, a child’s eyes,” Akella said.
Pohlonski said she has done this event for the last three years and it just “warms her heart” to be able to reveal to a child that their wish is coming true.
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CRIME WATCH
Vehicle reported stolen on Grand River
FARMINGTON — At approximately 6:30 a.m. Nov. 18, officers were dispatched to the 31000 block of Grand River Avenue to take a report about a stolen vehicle.
The reporting party said that the night prior he had parked his vehicle in his normal parking spot, locked it, and had the keys with him. After awakening, he noticed that the vehicle was gone and that there was broken glass where it had been parked.
Officers learned that the vehicle in question “ran” from officers the night prior to the discovery. The pursuit was terminated by the officers.
The case was forwarded to the detective bureau for investigation.
Unauthorized credit card charges reported
FARMINGTON — At approximately noon on Nov. 19, officers took a report about credit card fraud at the front desk.
A 49-year-old woman reported that over the course of the past year there has been approximately $1,300 of unauthorized charges on her credit card.
The reporting party disputed the charges with the credit card company. She requested a police report.
No suspects were identified.
Driver cited after rollover accident
FARMINGTON HILLS — On Nov. 30, Farmington public safety officers responded to a rollover personal-injury accident in the area of Middlebelt and Lindon. The Farmington Hills Police Department requested mutual aid due to experiencing a high call volume.
While investigating the rollover accident, officers determined that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was taken into custody and later released with a citation.
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Mortgage celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting
Hart Mortgage officially celebrated a ribbon cutting in September at its offices at 32300 Grand River Ave. in Farmington after opening in August 2020.
Lindsay Freda, broker/owner, who’s been a mortgage loan originator since 2000, is thrilled to have her business in the community.
“Clients are provided with an extraordinarily expedient loan process, some loans closing as quickly as five days,” Freda said.
You can visit or call Hart Mortgage at (734) 987-HART (4278) or find
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
16A/ FARMINGTON PRESS • DECEMBER 18, 2024
DEC. 18
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30 p.m., free but donations accepted, (833) 262-2200, wellnessprograms@ageways.org, tinyurl.com/ageways workshops
DEC. 18
‘From Michigan with Love’: Sherry Tuffin discusses people, products and companies from state that have impacted world, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, (248) 553-0321, farmlib.org
DEC. 19-21
‘Humbug’: Modern-day take on “A Christmas Carol” with female lead as Eleanor Scrooge, 8 p.m. Dec. 19-20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, facebook. com/thefarmingtonplayers, (248) 553-2955
DEC. 19 & 21
Oakland County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com
DEC. 21
Christmas Pop-Up Vendor Market: Noon-5 p.m.,
23348 Farmington Road in downtown Farmington, (248) 477-3033
DEC. 27
Afternoon at the Movies: Watch “Inside Out 2,” bring blanket and snacks, 2-4 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, (248) 5530321, farmlib.org
DEC. 27-30
Jurassic Quest: Scientifically-accurate dinosaurs, real fossils, exhibits, live shows, dino rides, bounce houses, inflatables, face painting and more, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 28-30, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, jurassicquest.com
DEC. 28
FCL Game Day: Learn from and play with Oakland County Gamers, can bring own board games, 11 a.m.5:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org
DEC. 31
New Year’s Eve Skate: Dress as wizards or superheroes, also themed scavenger hunt and hot cocoa, 7:30-9:30 p.m., ball drops at 9 p.m. and after event at midnight, Riley Park Ice Rink, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, facebook.com/rileyparkicerink
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Kids New Years Eve Bash: Pizza buffet and pop, laser tag, coloring contest and party favors, 12:30-2:30 p.m., balloon drop at 2 p.m., Paradise Park, 45799 Grand River Ave. in Novi, paradiseparknovi.com
JAN. 5
Concert: Chamber Soloists of Detroit presents DSO Winds Extraordinaire, 2 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 473-1850, chambersoloistsdetroit.org
ONGOING
Art exhibit: FeaturesSukanya Ramakrishna’s “Journey Collection” of paintings and photographs from travels to national and state parks, on display 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays until Jan. 10, Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. 11 Mile Road, (248) 699-6709
‘Sweet Home Sweet:’ Exhibit featuring photographs taken by Holcaust survivor before and during World War II, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through December, The Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, holocaustcenter.org/exhibits
The Silence Between the Shelves: A Beginner’s Meditation Series: 1-2 p.m. Jan. 4 (“Introduction to Mindfulness & Breath Focus”), Jan. 11 (“Body
Scanning”), Jan. 25 (“Mindfulness of Sound”), Feb. 1 (“Mindful Movement”), Feb. 8 (“Self-Compassion”) and Feb. 15 (“Loving-Kindness”), Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, (248) 553-0300, farmlib. org
Senior Social Hour: For adults 60 and older and caregivers, includes crafts, music, games, puzzles, coffee and light refreshments, 10:30 a.m.-noon every fourth Friday of month, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
Aurora: Take mile walk through forest of holiday lights and sounds, also use magic wand to unlock hidden surprises, takes approximately one hour to complete, Thursday-Sunday evenings until Dec. 29, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, glenloretrails.com, see story at candgnews.com
Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 3, Feb. 7, March 7, April 4, May 9 and June 6, The HawkFarmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
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37. Painter Chagall
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9. Jumping stick
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63. Great Lake
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68. Were introduced
