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Two changes were approved by the Royal Oak City Commission regarding the downtown parking system. The changes for on-street parking include the extension of the free parking grace period to 15 minutes and an increase to three hours as a maximum time limit.
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Royal Oak delays vote on Fourth Street development BY MIKE KOURY
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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission decided to postpone a vote to rezone an area for a multiple-family building. At its April 10 meeting, the commission reviewed a request to rezone 718 W. Fourth Street from a one-family residential overlay district to
multiple-family residential. The existing building would be converted from a two-story building that formerly held an “89-bed convalescent center into 25 multiple-family dwellings,” city documents state. “The 25 units, it’s a big-size building,” Ghassan Abdelnour, the CEO of GAV & Associates, the architect of the project, stated. “We’re not touching the basement. I mean we’re keeping it
just for storage and stuff like this, but we’re only using the top two levels. Structurally, the building is in very good shape. We’re going to be changing everything, the roof … we’re meeting all the requirements with the new windows. We’re opening a little bit bigger size windows to give it some character to the building.” Residents came out to speak about the proj-
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Record Store Day carries the right tune BY MARIA ALLARD
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METRO DETROIT — Cue those turntables: It’s time to kick out the jams. On April 22, local independent record stores will open up shop for Record Store Day 2023. Record Store Day, held internationally, was launched in 2007 to give employees and customers the chance to gather and celebrate the independent record store culture. In addition, record companies release new music or re-release albums on vinyl not available elsewhere. That could include picture discs and LPs from bands no longer together. “Record Store Day started out when vinyl was making a comeback,” said Davey Taylor, who with wife Lisa Taylor owns Weirdsville Records at 61 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens. “It’s about helping the mom-and-pop shops. Sometimes you get a See RECORDS on page 18A
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Oakland County celebrates Earth Day BY KATHRYN PENTIUK
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OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County officials said they are working towards a greener, cleaner tomorrow. Last year kicked off the first Oakland County Earth Day climate march, rally and fair. This year, the Earth Day event is back and ready to continue the conversation of climate change,
sustainability and efforts to better care for the environment. The Earth Day celebration will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at Centennial Commons Park in Royal Oak. The climate march will be held at 10 a.m., with the rally to follow at 11 a.m. The rally will feature speakers such as former U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, state Rep. Helena Scott, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and many others. In addition to speakers, See EARTH DAY on page 19A
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Royal Oak hires new elementary principal ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Schools announced Jason Taylor as the new principal of Oakland Elementary School. Taylor will take over as principal for Sam Lynch, who will be retiring from the district on June 30. Taylor is the multi-tiered system of supports coordinator at Oakland Elementary School and has worked in the district since 1997. “We are very excited to have Jason transition to this new position in our district,” Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick said in a prepared statement. “Mr. Taylor is highly honored and excited about this new opportunity.” During his time in Royal Oak, Taylor was a teacher at Royal Oak Middle School, Keller Middle School and Starr Elementary. He also has been the math coordinator and math improvement co-chair since 2012, Taylor and was the interim principal at Oakland during the 2020-21 school year when Lynch was on leave. “We are all very proud to have Mr. Taylor join our Royal Oak Schools Leadership team and serve the community he loves in this new role,” Fitzpatrick stated. “Mr. Taylor will work with Mr. Lynch over the next few months to transition into the principalship.” Taylor will assume his new role on July 1.
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CLAWSON — The Blair Memorial Library is seeking vendors to participate in its second annual Blair Bazaar event, which is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the library, 416 N. Main St. Vendors will be able to sell items ranging from artwork, crafts and collectibles to flea market or estate sale items, perennial plants and baked goods. People can bring a table, tent and chair to set up a booth. Vendors will be provided with two parking spaces at the event, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis until April 30. People can drop off an application and $40 donation to the Friends of the Blair Memorial Library at the library checkout desk. The application can be found at the event’s Facebook page. For more information and to ask questions, contact Jeanne Nenadovich at (248) 275-9661.
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Royal Oak preparing for Memorial Day parade ROYAL OAK — The city of Royal Oak is accepting applications for groups and others looking to participate in the Memorial Day Parade. The parade will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 29, on Main Street at Lincoln Avenue. A ceremony will follow the parade. The application can be found on the city’s website at romi.gov/492/Veterans-Events-Committee. For more information on the event, contact Judy Davids at (248) 246-3201.
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Experts encourage people to care for their mental health this Stress Awareness Month BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Conditions such as stress and anxiety can often be easy to ignore or write off as minor problems. However, this April, which is Stress Awareness Month, medical experts want to remind people that caring for their mental health can be as important as caring for their physical health. Dr. Jeffrey Guina is the program director of the psychiatry residency training program at Corewell Health. He said that while some people have higher risk factors for stress than others, it is a condition that can affect anyone. “Whenever I think about risk factors for anything, I step back and think about things biologically, socially and psychologically. It is both nature and nurture at play. Some risk factors include genetics. We’ve identified certain genes which are associated with higher risks of stress or higher risks of anxiety disorders or depressive disorders. A lot of these affect serotonin dysfunction, which can affect emotional regulation. Other genes affect cortisol, which is our body’s primary stress chemical,” Guina explained. “If someone has a family history of conditions like PTSD or depression or anxiety, they may be at higher risk of developing disorders themselves. … Environmental factors can make a huge difference. Personal history like child abuse or neglect or
trauma from combat can cause a lot of recurrent stress and anxiety in people’s lives.” Dr. Asha Shajahan, the medical director of community health for Corewell Grosse Pointe, said that stress can have numerous effects on both the human mind and the human body. “When you get stressed out, people get that fight-orflight response,” she said. “Your body is fully alert, but different parts of the body are affected by this. Muscles tense up, for instance. This can, when this stress is frequent, can cause headaches or muscle aches, because it happens so often. You also can get rapid heart rate or rapid breathing issues. This can induce panic attacks or cause blood pressure to increase. That in turn can lead to heart attacks or strokes.” Shajahan went on to say that the effects can be wide ranging in ways most people don’t think of. “It can affect the brain-gut health,” she said. “The bacteria that grows normally are affected, so people can get stomach aches, bloating, diarrhea and so forth. The increase of certain hormones and the reduction of others can cause problems including obesity, diabetes or harm your immune system.” “Not getting enough sleep is another big risk factor,” Guina added. “(Not) getting enough rest, with no TV or radio or phone exuding light, can make our sleep less deep, restful and restorative. Nutrition and exercise are both important factors when dealing with anxiety and stress. Exercise releases endorphins and ensures you get good nutritious meals and makes sure we get all of the right building blocks
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CRIME WATCH Berkley police arrest man for fleeing and eluding
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 9 a.m. March 31 and 9:30 a.m. April 6, an unknown person stole a license plate from a vehicle at a Hertz Car Rental located at 30507 Woodward Ave.
Purses stolen at sports facility
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 4:10 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. April 8, an unknown person shattered a vehicle window and stole the complainant’s purse at Total Soccer, located at 1319 Lexington Blvd. A second, similar incident at Total Soccer was reported to police to have occurred between 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m on the same day, in which someone shattered another vehicle’s window and stole a purse.
Car thief takes Dodge Challenger
ROYAL OAK — A complainant in the 1500 block of Edgewood Road, near 12 Mile and Crooks roads, told police that someone took the complainant’s 2021 Dodge Chal-
lenger from the driveway. The complainant said the Charger had been locked.
Packages taken from porches
ROYAL OAK — Police received two reports of package thefts at the end of March. One theft occurred between 11:46 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 30 in the 1400 block of Butternut Avenue, which is near 13 Mile and Crooks roads, and the other occurred be-
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ROYAL OAK — Between 10:05 and 10:45 a.m. April 1, someone stole yoga merchandise from Bold Flow Yoga, located at 30955 Woodward Ave. — Mike Koury
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term. As Michigan has recently legalized marijuana, people think it reduces stress, but in my experience, it does the opposite. Most studies show it worsens anxiety in the long term, and irritability is one of the chief symptoms of its withdrawal.” Both Guina and Shajahan said one of the most important things for people living with stress and anxiety to do is find healthy relaxing activities. “The biggest thing is finding something to help you relax,” Shajahan said. “That tenseness or gut problems needs to be addressed. Regular exercise and proper sleep are the two big things people should be doing. Finding things you enjoy doing, whether it’s going out in nature or spending time with family, also is important. You need those things that help you relax.” “Avoiding those negative things like drugs and alcohol. Seeking support and social activity can help. Friends, family, clergy or psychological professionals can all be part of a good support network,” Guina added. “Formal treatments can be important in a lot of cases, which can include medication. There are dozens of medications which can
help with stress and anxiety. Medication is rarely a magic bullet to eliminate a condition like anxiety, but it can be a key component.” Both experts don’t want people to panic about conditions such as stress, since there are treatments, medications and lifestyle changes that can help. However, Guina pointed out that ignoring such issues can have dire consequences. “Life is difficult. You may think you’ll deal with it later, but there’s a good chance that more stress is around the corner. Unresolved stress or trauma can only pile up with the new. This can mean not keeping up with school or work. You can be irritable or on edge, and it can affect friendships, family relationships or romantic relationships. It can also become internalized and cause social issues and people isolating themselves. We saw a lot of that during the pandemic as people isolated by necessity and had job insecurity. Sites like gyms and places of worship were closed, but liquor stores and marijuana dispensaries were still open, so a lot of people developed poor coping mechanisms,” he said. “Don’t forget that self-harm or suicide can be extreme results from (stress and anxiety). It’s not something that everyone will have to deal with, but for some people, that can be the end of this road if these issues go untreated.”
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fter a long winter full of snow and ice, spring annually brings new challenges in the form of storm emergencies, specifically thunderstorms and tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, most tornadoes occur in southeast Michigan between April and August, with the peak time in June. Residents can do their best to prepare by creating a plan and stocking their homes with essential items. Emergency Management Specialist Kevin Sadaj, of the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department; Macomb County Director of Emergency Management Brandon Lewis; and Fire Chief Paul Wells, of the Birmingham Fire Department, shared some tips and resources for local families during storm emergencies.
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The Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department offers several resources on its website, www.oakgov.com/community/emergencymanagement, that contain important information for storm emergencies. “We just want people to think about what they are going to do in an emergency,” Sadaj said. “It really entails knowing a little bit of the basics.” For instance, Sadaj said that it is important that people understand what it means when they hear a siren. “Oakland County has 276 outdoor warning sirens, and we activate them when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning with damaging winds over 70 miles an hour,” Sadaj said. To create less confusion and to alert as many people as possible, if one siren is ac-
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arly spring is an important time to start planting seeds that will bud and bloom throughout the warmer months. Some local residents have decided to incorporate landscaping that is not only ornamental but also edible. Growing edible landscaping at home has several benefits, including its economic and environmental impacts. This kind of landscaping can be taken to various different levels and include a range of different plants. Rochester Hills resident and Sylvan Table Executive Chef Christopher Gadulka utilizes edible landscaping at work and at home. Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake is a farm-to-table restaurant where they grow produce right outside of the dining area. Gadulka was immersed in the culture of edible landscaping on a trip to Switzerland, where he noticed that a majority of the “lawns” were actually community gardens where functional plants grew for people to harvest. Even the wildflowers they grew were edible. When he returned home, instead of growing traditional ornamental plants in his yard, Gadulka began planting edible plants such as marigolds, ostrich ferns and ramps. One of his favorite edible landscape examples is the dandelion. These plants are 100% edible, as long as they are not sprayed with any chemicals.
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ABOVE: Sylvan Table in Sylvan Lake is a farm-to-table restaurant that grows produce on the grounds of the business. TOP: Rhubarb is an example of a plant that can grow well in a rain garden. RIGHT: In addition to fruits and greens, shiitake mushrooms can be grown at home.
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Because of global supply chain issues, there are many invasive species that have spread into Michigan. As a result, these invasive species take nutrients from the environment that Michigan-based plants would use to thrive, taking over that part of the environment and changing the soil culture. “The garlic mustard green right now is a huge invasive,” Gadulka said. “It is a great
edible. It is similar in flavor to horseradish or wasabi, with a little bit of spice to it. It’s one of those (plants) that, if you have a little bit in your yard, you will never get rid of it, and the best thing to do is eat it.” Other edible invasive species Gadulka mentioned are purslane and autumn olive. By using a grass alternative such as thyme, residents can do their part in helping the environment by using less water and reducing carbon emissions by not lawnmow-
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good insects,” said David Lowenstein, a consumer horticulture extension educator for the Michigan State University Extension. “That can not only help the edible plants but any wildflowers or other ornamental plants you have by attracting natural predators.”
Economic benefits
By using edible landscaping, residents can save money all summer on produce. Instead of spending money at the store, they can step outside and harvest fruits and the vegetables that they want for dinner. Gadulka said dandelions are once again a prime example of edible landscaping’s economic benefits. They are known to grow plentifully, and they are free. By letting dandelions grow, residents can harvest them for salads, teas and more. Rick Rigutto, the farm manager at Sylvan Farm, shared the benefits from a business standpoint of keeping food production as close as possible to where it is eaten. “The closer that remains, the more dollars stay in the local community,” Rigutto said. “Working with your local farms within your region and in your state helps keep those dollars recirculating closer to home.”
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Northbound Livernois Road from Auburn Road to Hamlin Road is expected to be closed until April 25. Southbound Livernois Road will remain open. The detour for northbound traffic is Auburn Road to Crooks Road to Hamlin Road and back to Livernois Road. During this time, access to businesses and residential property will be maintained.
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ect, both for and against the development. Trish Oliver, a resident of almost 40 years, spoke against the project. She said the city has enjoyed the protections of the current master plan and zoning ordinance, which protected their homes while also allowing economic growth in the downtown, but feels the development will have a negative effect on the neighborhood. “I fully support the efforts of my neighbors … who expected the Planning and City commissions to follow their own laws and ordinances and only allow for responsible development in our neighborhood,” she said. “We believe that high density with parking in front of our houses will diminish the value of our home investments. Instead, this property should be developed with … less density and green space at ground level.” Oliver said she was disappointed when she heard the Planning Commission’s positive recommendation for the project. “I feel sorry for my neighbors and the impact on their home values if this project gets final approval,” she said. “I’ve noticed other projects that have been approved that have negative impacts on other neighborhoods, and I feel sorry for those people, too.” Zane Dufour spoke in favor of the project, saying the rezoning and project would be good for Royal Oak. “It’s like on almost every metric that someone could reasonably bring up; the plan seems to meet the needs of housing’s greatest critics except for people who are just opposed to people,” he said. “If you’re opposed to people being near you, then I guess you can, you know, oppose (the project), but I’m in favor of people. I
think Royal Oak is great and I think it’d be great with more neighbors,” he continued. Abdelnour said they’re trying to work with the neighbors and city to provide a good building similar to other buildings in Royal Oak, Ferndale and Clawson. “We’re trying to kind of do something good with this building,” he said. “It’s actually a good-structure building.” The project did receive a petition from residents protesting the development. Because of this protest, the City Commission, if it took the rezoning proposal to a vote, would need at least a 5-2 vote to pass instead of a simple 4-3 majority vote. The commission decided to delay a vote on the rezoning until April 24, but according to the city, the developer, Ali Chami, of Home City Properties LLC, asked for the item to be postponed. A new date had not been scheduled at press time. The city will review the petition to make sure the signatures are valid. If the city finds the petition not to be valid, then the petitioners would have to ask Royal Oak to delay the vote until they can refile a new one, City Manager Paul Brake said. Brake said one thing to consider with proposed development is that there is the chance that if the commission rejects a project, the next project proposed at the site could have more density. “There’s market pressures around and there’s certainly a demand for all types of housing, so it’d just be a matter of time that something would be going in there,” he said. “It could be more units, it could be a taller building,” he continued. “It could bring in that much more, you know, the number of people that come in and out with cars, visitors, all of that.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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tivated in the county, they are all activated. Each siren is capable of reaching about a 1-mile radius of its location. To stay informed about weather alerts, Oakland county has a self-registering alert system, OakAlert, which emails the community about local emergencies. To sign up, visit oakgov.com. Macomb County also provides resources for the community through its Emergency Management and Communications. Residents can find information about sheltering during a storm, community preparedness, sirens and more on the Macomb County website at www.oemc.macombgov. org/OEMC-Home. There are about 140 sirens in Macomb County. Each community owns and operates its own sirens, but it can enter into an agreement with the county to activate the sirens on the community’s behalf. “This is the first year that Macomb County is on the integrated warning and public alert system through (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), so we can actually send out cellphone alerts in conjunction with our siren activations, and we
plan to start doing that this year.” Lewis said. “We would send out one of those alerts if there’s a severe thunderstorm warning with winds greater than 70 miles an hour basically to ensure that, if our sirens go off, people in Macomb County get a cellphone alert.”
Family emergency plan
One of the resources provided by the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department is a family emergency plan. This family emergency plan walks families through how they will escape their homes if necessary, where they will meet, how to identify risk factors and hazards in the home, and how they will support special health needs within the family. Wells said the safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement. However, residents without a basement should think about the best place to take cover prior to a tornado warning. Sadaj said families should also consider their pets in their emergency plans and how they will protect them. In addition to the county resources, some cities, such as Birmingham, have developed emergency management resources of their own. A Family Preparedness Workbook can be found on the city of Birming-
ham website, bhamgov.org, on the Fire Department page. One of the main pieces of advice Wells said is to stay inside after a storm to prevent being struck by falling tree branches. If residents have to escape their homes during or after a storm, it is important to stay away from anything that can fall down.
Emergency kits and equipment
Creating an emergency kit is a key way to prepare for a storm or other emergency. The Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department has made a checklist for families to follow. This kit includes 36 essential items such as food, a multipurpose tool, a flashlight, a dust mask, blankets, medication and more. A helpful piece of equipment is a generator; however, they can be a fire and airquality hazard if not properly used. “If you’re going to use a generator, you need to make sure it’s being run safe,” Wells said. “I’ve had an uptick of portable generators causing carbon dioxide in homes, and an uptick in whole house generators doing the same thing.” Lewis said he recommends that anyone with a generator consult a professional on how to hook it up and to make sure to operate the generator outdoors away from the home.
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Members of the Oakland County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department prepare for community emergencies. The complete list of emergency kit items and other resources can be found at www.oakgov.com/community/emergencymanagement. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
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“We have heard feedback from residents, business owners and visitors to Royal Oak that making modifications to the grace period and extended time limits for on-street parking will make a positive impact on those parking and visiting our vibrant community,” City Manager Paul Brake said in a prepared statement. “We understand that there have been some frustrations and challenges around the MPS parking meters, and ultimately, our goal is to make parking as user-friendly as it can be, and we believe that these two things will improve the user experience.” Brake elaborated to the Royal Oak Review in a text message that the changes will be implemented April 20. The city will notify people of the changes through its website and social media. Brake also confirmed that negotiations still are ongoing between MPS and the city to solve lingering issues, such as quality control and customer interface with its pay stations.
“The actual programming of the changes would be pretty quick, but there’s a lot of signage that’s out there; there’s also stickers that are on the bollards that they have the time limit,” Brake said during the meeting. “We want to allow enough time so there’s consistent messaging, that there isn’t any confusion.” Mayor Michael Fournier said Royal Oak is now in a position to do something about its parking issues. “I think we need to get immediate (help),” Fournier said. “It’s going on too long. We need to get (these) interim changes put into place while we rework some of the other elements on the term sheet. So it’s important that we start to see that relief immediately.” The commission approved two items. One item was an interim term sheet with MPS that allowed for the parking changes to be made, and the other item was a motion for the actual changes. The changes were approved unanimously, but Commissioner Kyle DuBuc voted no on the term sheet. “I’m not convinced or satisfied that the
direction of these negotiations are likely to resolve our many concerns,” he said. Commissioner Brandon Kolo said DuBuc was valid in voting no on the term sheet, which Kolo had also been on the fence about, but stated he was voting yes so the immediate parking relief could be put in place. “I’ll probably end up voting for this simply because it’s the beginning of the end and
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lot of new customers that have never been to the store or new people who just got a record player.” Back in February, a compilation of the music to be released April 22 — along with a list of participating stores — was posted at www.recordstoreday.com. Recordings from various artists — including John Lennon, P.M. Dawn, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, the Black Keys and Van Halen — will be available in vinyl format. “It’s stuff from the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s that has never been on vinyl before. It’s the only day you’ll be able to get specific titles,” Taylor said. “It’s music only available to independent record stores, not the big box stores.” On April 22, Weirdsville Records will have 20% off used merchandise. Taking it one beat further, patrons can groove to the vibe of Record Store Day with live music beginning at 1 p.m. from two bands: the Slot Rods and the Fabulous Hen House Boys.
‘It generates business and lets people know that record stores still exist.’
Several local record store owners predict this year’s big seller will be Taylor Swift’s “Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions.” “Anything Taylor Swift does will be popular,” said Henry Pardike, who manages UHF Records at 512 S. Washington Ave., in downtown Royal Oak. Pardike also predicts “Live With The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra” by The 1975 will be popular. “That’s one of the biggest pop bands right now,’ Pardike said. “A new Beach House EP is coming out and the Mars Volta has a reissue of an EP of theirs.” According to Pardike, Record Store Day was scaled down in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it came back “to a normal session” in 2022. “It’s an extremely busy day, but it’s also a fun day,” Pardike said. “Many people are looking for very specific things. A lot of (titles) are limited releases. To cut down on flippers, people can’t buy multiple copies of anything.” Some music fans travel for hours to shop. “There are people that come down from Traverse City, Alpena and Sault Ste. Marie,” Pardike said. “Most people make a day of it.” Pardike believes vinyl LPs made a resurgence because “everyone loves music.” “People want the artifact,” he said. “They’re not just listening to the music on their phones. They look at the linear notes.” Some take the event so seriously, they line up hours before the stores open. That
has been the case at Village Vinyl, located at 5972 Chicago Road in Warren. The store will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 22 with lots of giveaways throughout the day. “We’re running 20% off selected items and 10% off everything in the store excluding the Record Store Day items. It’s a very exciting time. It generates interest. It generates business and lets people know that record stores still exist,” said Village Vinyl owner John Lehl, who expects to receive titles from the Ramones, Motörhead, The Cure and others for Saturday. “We’ve ordered from different vendors and different distributors. The big one this year is Taylor Swift,” Lehl said. “Every generation is buying records now, even little kids. Listening to a record is an experience. Rather than hitting a button, a lot of people that like vinyl and music can look at pictures and read linear notes.” Lehl has witnessed many performers become fashionable again based on how the music is getting out there. The 2018 film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” starring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, is a prime example. “When they put the Queen movie out, there was a lot of interest,” Lehl said. “With ‘Stranger Things,’ Kate Bush is selling again.” People also stock up on music when an artist dies, as was the case when fans mourned the death of guitar icon Jeff Beck in January. Vinyl Village, celebrating its six-year anniversary this month, has become a staple for rock ‘n’ rollers. “A lot of people come to this store for metal and punk,” said staff member Daniel Loines, but other genres of music have been a hit, too. “Lana Del Rey is doing really well, and the Gorillaz.” Village Vinyl staff members include Adam Davey, Molly O’Brien and Lehl’s daughter, Miranda Lehl.
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The long-standing Melodies and Memories, located at 23013 Gratiot Ave., in Eastpointe, is getting ready for Record Store Day 2023. According to the store’s Facebook page, Melodies and Memories will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 22. Giveaway bags will be passed out to the first 25 customers. Found Sound, located at 234 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, is another great spot to take in Record Store Day. Staff will open one hour earlier at 10 a.m. to meet the crowd. Ripe Records Detroit, at 15212 Charlevoix St. in Grosse Pointe Park, has created a page on its website listing everything scheduled for this year’s Record Store Day. Visit www.riperecordsdetroit.com for details. Record Store Day is held twice a year, in April and every November on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
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the rally will also include musical performances by Detroit Celtic Revival, Detroit Party Marching Band and folk musician Judy Insley. The fair will feature over 50 booths of vendors billed as environmentally friendly, such as MoGo Detroit, Plants for Ecology, Save the Turtles Laundry Detergent and more. The event is sponsored by the Royal Oak Environmental Advisory Board, Moms Clean Air Force, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club Southeast Michigan and EDF Action. Oakland County’s “Turn Oakland County Green” campaign launched at the end of 2019, beckoning local municipalities to answer the call to more sustainable practices. The campaign strives to “make clean, green technology accessible and affordable to all people.” In a press conference promoting the event held April 10 via Zoom — moderated by Elizabeth Hauptman, of Moms Clean Air Force, and Andrew Sarpolis, of the Sierra Club — McMorrow highlighted one of the efforts the state has initiated: the shift to 138 electric buses in 25 public schools and districts fueled by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant awards totaling $54 million. McMorrow emphasized that though it may seem like a small change going from internal combustion engine diesel school buses to electric school buses, she said it is an important way to improve the air quality for kids. “One thing that is so exciting about Michigan is that Michigan is the Great Lakes state. We should be leading the
country on how to create economic opportunity that also protects our environment,” McMorrow said. “And we are. Michigan is the No. 1 state in the entire country for creating new clean energy jobs; we should not lose that. We should keep going and keep going. Electric school buses are a great way for us to start, get kids excited about it and make sure families have peace of mind that just that little activity of getting on and off the school bus isn’t going to be damaging in terms of the air quality.” Tessa Benziger, the founder of Walking Lightly LLC, is eager to attend the Earth Day event for a second year. Benziger’s “Field of Dreams business,” as she calls it, is a refillery shop located at 1031 Hilton Road in Ferndale and is dedicated to providing sustainable and eco-friendly household products that end the need for many single-use plastic products. “All the climate news can feel really overwhelming,” Benziger stated. “So just being together in a community with other people who are really committed to progress is just really uplifting. We have a really awesome community of local makers who care about the planet and supporting each other. And I think it’s what we all need when the climate news gets overwhelming.” James Rine handles the federal legislation of Veterans for Peace’s Climate Crisis and Militarism Project and is another vendor eager to engage with Oakland County’s community of environmentalists. Rine, a veteran and retired research geologist of 35 years, joined the group back in 2004. “I’m not a climate scientist, but I deal with climate change because it’s recorded in the rocks,” Rine stated. “And then, as a military person, I felt this was a niche that I could
MORE EVENTS: Memorial Park Clean Up: 10 a.m., meet at corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, sign up at michiganww2memorial. org/volunteer ‘Our Planet, Our Future’: Free community day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Michigan Science Center, 5020 John R St. in Detroit, (313) 5778400, Mi-Sci.org really occupy in my remaining time on this earth, so that’s what I’m concentrating on now.” Veterans for Peace’s Climate Crisis and Militarism Project was implemented over 20 years ago with the ambition of promoting full reporting and reduction of U.S. military emissions, supporting peace, opposing U.S. militarism, working to reduce and redirect the U.S. military budget for human needs, standing up for climate justice and against racism, and working to educate and mobilize veterans, journalists, politicians, workers, environmental activists and the general public about the role of the military in the climate crisis. For more information on the Oakland County Earth Day climate march, rally and fair, visit www.turnoakland countygreen.com/oakland-county-march. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
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DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
New 2022 Jeep Renegade Limited
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STK# R22018 MSRP $33,135
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DEMO
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LEASE FOR
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26,998
$
28,294
24592* $27995*
$
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DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
New 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4x4
39,497
$
LEASE FOR
249
$
95*
FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY
LEASE FOR
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$
25995* $29495*
$
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41,497
$
LEASE FOR
30995*
$
STK# ORD MSRP $61,025 EMPLOYEE BUY
46,970
$
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375
$
36 MO.
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88*
New 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring L
Htd Ltr Seats, Htd Steering, Side Steps, Color match hard top, remote start, hybrid
DEMO 10.1 screen display, adaptive cc, brake assist, Htd seats/wheel, Safety sphere
STK# W23072 MSRP $62,190 EMPLOYEE BUY
STK# U23011 MSRP $43,420 EMPLOYEE BUY
LEASE FOR
389
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52,675
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459
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Hurricane twin turbo I6 motor
STK# ORD MSRP $46,585 EMPLOYEE BUY
STK# ORD MSRP $63,995 EMPLOYEE BUY
37,994
24 MO.
48,997 LEASE FOR
43495*
$
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37.675
$
LEASE FOR
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39,748
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$
DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
New 2023 Dodge Durango GT AWD
$
FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY
36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
New 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe
49,968
36 MO.
DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
$
26,982
$
New 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4
DEMO Remote Start, Bucket Seats
STK# T23093 MSRP $54,445 EMPLOYEE BUY
EMPLOYEE BUY
25,958
$
LEASE FOR
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$
DUE AT SIGNING $3,980
24 MO.
58,510
$
$
LEASE FOR
59905*
$
FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY
24 MO.
60,883 LEASE FOR
68995*
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Royal Oak Review
SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM
855.336.4595 Van Dyke & 171⁄2 Mile • www.sterlingheightsdodge.net Lease payments add tax, that’s it. Due at signing includes first payment, destination, taxes on down payment (including rebates) documentary, title, and license transfer fee (new plate, additional). Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital finance rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change, Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp 5/1/2023. 0035-2316
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Autos Wanted
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Special Events & Announcements
Autos Wanted
500 & up Also Now Buying Running or Repairable Vehicles 586.381.5046 $1,000 & up
The Village of Royal Oak Senior Living *** NOTICE OF OPEN WAIT LIST***
$
0444-2314
WHEN:
0430-2239
586.600.1108
All apt. & cottage wait lists are opening for affordable housing & market rents. 9a-4p on Weds., April 19, 2023 9a-4p on Thurs., April 20, 2023 9a-4p on Fri., April 21, 2023
WHERE: Lobby - 3442 Devon Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 TELE: (248) 629-7392; FAX: (248) 556-5526 Applications must be completed & accepted during the open wait list period to be valid. Person applying must submit application in person. At the time of application, applicants must be at least 55 years of age, bring valid photo ID, Social Security card & bring non-refundable $50 application fee per person - money order only. (No cash, credit or personal checks accepted.) Alternative methods of accepting applications for those with special needs will be provided by contacting the property. Applications will be processed and placed on the wait list on a first-come-firstserve basis in accordance with the current rental criteria. 0066-2316
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BUYING
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Auctions
OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN AUCTION Epic Spring Sporting and Military Arms Virtual Auction 10 AM Sat., April 22, 2023. All bidding will be online. 200+ Firearms; Randall knives, Hunting and collector knives; ammunition. Details at www.EpicAuctions.com
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248-646-1200
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON OFFICE CLERK II - CLERK’S OFFICE
Seasonal general laborer positions, $15.00 - $16.00 hourly, no benefits. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, May 19, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment. 0385-2316
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SUBWAY NOW HIRING
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Vern Allen
586-457-1300
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CLEANING LADY
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Lynn-313-444-0341
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586-925-8764
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Hotchkiss Electric
586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028
586-755-3636
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313-656-9402
Father & Son
Master Electricians
Dr. Electric
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CASTLE ELECTRIC
586-634-1152
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Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY
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* Packing * Local and Long Distance
ESTATE SALE SERVICES
CLEAN OUT SERVICES
John Alter
Handyman Services A#1 SERVICES:
GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps HANDYMAN Plumb/Elec
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George 248-515-5158
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Painting
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REFERENCES AVAILABLE
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ain Out of P eP
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586-634-0033
JAY'S HOME SERVICES Landscaping, Shrub & Tree Trimming, Yard Clean-ups, Property Maintenance, Serving The Royal Oak Area Since 2008.
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Bright Horizon Services Inc.
586-360-0681
We completely empty your home and garage
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**CLUTTER GUY'S**
W. 11 Mile 248-398-0600 14831 Oak Park, MI 48237
Gutters
Experienced Real Estate Agent Available We do it ALL * Sort * Price * Sell
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Drywall
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ting
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Customer Service Unmatched
Cleaning Service
Cement
Tile ◆ Hardwood Floors Painting ◆ Vinyl Flooring
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ALTER’S MOVING &
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CALL SCOTT TODAY FOR A FREE ESTIMATE AND CUSTOM DESIGN HELP!
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Est. 1990
Commercial/Residential Concrete Placement Fully Licensed | Bonded & Insured
ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-
ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC.
VETERAN OWNED
RESIDENTIAL Let Your Dreams SENIOR DISCOUNTS Be Our Project ...
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586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured
0290-2312
Any & all masonry repairs. Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching. 25-yrs experience. Free-estimates. References/Insured.
Moving Services
Home Improvement
Cement
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248-280-4500
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248-685-9595
DENTAL ASSISTANT Part-Time/Flexible North Royal Oak. Must have experience, be organized, motivated and friendly. Low stress environment. Contact: Shelly,
0056-2316
Needed for busy collision repair shops. Qualified, experienced candidates should make $80K to $125K per year. No weekends.
Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers. Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred. •Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment
0383-2316
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PREFERRED
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248-739-9779
586-354-3032 248-974-4012
Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.
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Painting
(586)229-4267 American Painting
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WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial
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Roofing
Motor City Plumbing & Drain
CITY ROOFING
Family Owned & Operated
Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee Financing Available
FREE Camera with Drain Cleaning Restriction May Apply
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MASTER PLUMBER
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10%/Senior/Military/Discounts
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
Lic#-8004254
$225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned
BERG BROS. LLC.
(248) 740-7643 or 1(800)441-0525 Plumbing
SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE
Tree Service
Roofing
0378-2314
Servicing the Tri- County area for over 30 years *Senior/Military discounts available
586-733-3004
cityroofinginc@gmail.com
248-707-4851
Master Plumber, Licenced and Insured for all of your Plumbing Needs • ASSE Certified Backflow Testing • Backwater Valves- Prevent Flooding • Drain and Sewer Cleaning with Camera • Water Heater Repair or Replacement • Sump Pumps Repair or Replacement
-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.
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AA4DABLE ROOFING
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586-822-5100
CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message
586-291-2647
“Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
(586)262-3060
Tree Service DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB
35%-Spring-DISCOUNT Emergency Storm Damage, 7-Days a Week Tree-Leaf-Removal/Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-
(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com
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