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The city is reportedly making a concerted effort to schedule more community events at the Sylvan Lake Community Center. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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SYLVAN LAKE — As a small, outdoor community, recreation is a big deal in Sylvan Lake. A decision to make one of the two tennis courts at the Sylvan Lake Community Center into four pickleball courts has gotten the attention of some residents. “There’s residents who are extremely happy about that, and then some that are a little bummed — the tennis players don’t like losing a court,” Sylvan Lake City Council member and former Mayor Ben Clarke said. “The pickleball players have been organizing like crazy. They have a group of about 60 people in the neighborhood that play, and they need more court time, so we’re going to have four permanent courts for pickleball. So that’s kind of a big deal, I guess.” Clarke said pickleball is “extremely popular.” The plan is to find a way to satisfy both tennis and pickleball players.

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domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergenSee PROJECTS on page 13A cy, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. nurse examiners BY KATHRYN PENTIUK a lifelong hobby for program. Jankowski, and part of the fun accumulating and where in the watersheds PFAS isforensic Turning Point strives to empower survivors of TURNING on page kpentiuk@candgnews.com concentrating. for him is saving some of See what he catches to 18A have a Many of the anglers involved in the study would fish fry with his friends and family. METRO DETROIT — With the help of six eat what they caught. One of the six anglers, Jerrad “Seeing how many lakes have been poisoned with Turning Point President and CEO Sharman at the 2021 Steppingwould Out be clean or anglers, the Ecology Center, the Huron River Wa- Jankowski, of Clinton Township, describesDavenport himself stands this stuff, even theevent lakeswith we thought with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. tershed Council and the Friends of the Rouge set as a “fishing addict.” Jankowski keeps a rod and some have minimal levels was heartbreaking, and looking at Photo courtesy Point out in summer 2022 to deepen their understand- gear in the back of his truck, so he’s prepared to ofgoTurningthe data, it’s very eye-opening,” Jankowski stated. See CHEMICALS on page 10A ing of which parts of the fish PFAS chemicals are fishing whenever the mood strikes. Fishing has been BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being one of three libraries in Michigan named in the Library Journal’s Star Library ratings last year, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is in a field of a dozen statewide winners this year. “This year there were 12 libraries in Michigan that made the ranking, but the West Bloomfield Library moved up in number of stars from three to five, so that’s really cool,” said Cathy Russ, the library’s director. Russ shared the criteria that the Library Journal uses for its ratings. “They look at usage statistics. They look at library budgets — how the library’s funding is — and they look at your collections and services and programs … all the factors (that) go into what makes up a public library,” she said. “So to make that list shows that you’re doing something right, the community’s doing something right See LIBRARY on page 4A

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ABOVE: West Bloomfield Township Public Library Adult Services Manager Eric Schoenbaechler is pictured at a Book Speed Dating event March 22. The library offers a variety of educational and entertainment options for patrons. RIGHT: Aside from books and programs, health and wellness kits and experience kits are among the offerings at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.

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health kit, it might have a blood pressure monitor in it that you can try out. … Along with the blood pressure monitor there would be recipes for, say, healthy eating and some exercises that you can do to help your blood pressure and that type of thing — all contained in a kit. These have been very popular lately because … it’s information presented in a different way than just reading it out of a book.” Another type of kit is an experience kit, such as one for bird watching, which includes binoculars and other items that can be useful for patrons who may be interested in taking up that hobby. Emily Tobin is the community engagement librarian for the West Bloomfield library. She said that there are eight health and wellness kits on topics such as heart health, medication, grief and aging. Tobin said that the kits were launched at the beginning of the year and have gone over well with patrons. “They’re little snippets of information when, maybe somebody gets a diagnosis or wants to learn more about a health topic, and maybe don’t know where to start,” she said. “It’s a bagful of resources that they can take home and maybe share with a family member as a starting point on a topic. So those are brand-new to our collection this year.” Tobin said people have enjoyed a new subscription box service. “It’s like a traditional subscription box that you would pay for, but it’s all free,” she said. “So, each month is a themed book box where you get a book, which you have to return, since it is the library, but then accompanied with it is a whole bunch of little freebies. So, like, April’s box is lighthearted reads

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WB Parks announces new senior programming site WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Parks and Recreation Commission has secured a temporary facility to house all senior programming, according to a press release. Connect, the township’s senior center, closed its original Orchard Mall location last May after a lease expired. Amidst the search for a new location, senior services were briefly relocated to the Recreation Activities Center and Drake Sports Park. “Some programs had to be paused due to space constraints,” the release states. The township has signed a three-year lease to occupy a storefront located within the Simsbury shopping center at Farmington and 14 Mile roads. The location will be the primary site for all senior programs and events, as well as house senior services staff. The township hopes to have the new Connect location fully operational by the fall of 2023, the release states, aiding in their goal of “expanding the Recreation Activities Center to include a dedicated space for seniors.” For more information, call (248) 451-1914 or send an email to mtehako@wbparks.org.

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Fund a Life, a nonprofit providing financial relief grants to families and individuals overcoming life-altering and threatening circumstances, is partnering with Cooper & Binkley Jewelers, located in Brighton, for Spring Bling, a $10,000 jewelry shopping spree raffle event to support Fund a Life’s mission of “igniting hope” through the funding of lives in the community, according to a media advisory. The nonprofit was founded by Mark Howell during a then-Stage 4 cancer battle to help individuals and families emotionally and financially overcome life-altering and difficult circumstances of all kinds, the advisory states. “The Fund A Life organization was formed with the sole purpose of helping give back and to make a positive impact in local, regional and nation-wide family’s lives in the same way these communities of people have positively impacted Mark and his family’s life.” According to the advisory, only 100 $200 entry tickets will be sold, with all proceeds going to Fund a Life. The drawing is set to conclude at 5 p.m. April 13. To purchase raffle tickets, send an email to SpringFling@Fundalife.org or visit Cooper & Binkley Diamond Jewelers, located at 105 W. Main St. in Brighton.

METRO DETROIT — Jewish Family Service is offering a free six-week workshop to help individuals living with chronic pain. The workshop is set to be conducted by certified leaders, and according to a press release, will teach individuals how to create a personal plan for success, develop problem solving skills, improve communication with health care providers, use the mind to calm the body, make healthier food choices and incorporate physical activity into daily life. “People living with chronic pain often find it interferes with their ability to manage their health and live life to the fullest,” the release states. “Personal Action Toward Health is an interactive program designed by Stanford University to provide the necessary skills and tools to help you manage chronic pain and live a better life.” The workshop is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays April 25-May 30. It is open to adults with chronic pain and other health concerns, as well as caregivers. Reservations are required as space is limited, according to the release. For more information call (248) 392.0767 or send an email to jlyons@jfsdetroit.org.

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WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company, a new professional theater company in Oakland County, has scheduled a six-show inaugural season. According to a press release, the nonprofit was founded by West Bloomfield resident Jeff Thomakos, who will serve as producing artistic director of the theater. “People always need stories,” Thomakos stated via the release. “If COVID taught us anything, it’s our need to hear stories and be a part of a larger community. Theatre gives us both of those things.” According to the release, in addition to its mainstage productions, IAC will offer a range of educational and outreach programs, with in-person acting classes for adults and children. The IAC inaugural season is scheduled to open April 21 with “Private Lives,” by Noël Coward, with the production set to run through May 7. The IAC is located at 1124 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays. General admission tickets cost $35 for plays and $45 for musicals. Tickets may be purchased online at InspiredActing.org.

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retail, office space, multifamily and industrial real estate. Dan Elsea, the owner of Real Estate One, presented reports, trends and predictions on residential real estate.

Retail

Szymczak said retail real estate is looking overall positive. According to his presentation, most retail came out of the pandemic better than expected, and consumer spending is strong. Areas that are doing well are fitness, beauty and self-care properties, and dollar stores, while malls are struggling. He predicts that the strongest malls are doing OK, such as

Office space

According to Szymczak’s presentation, office space real estate is a little more complicated due to companies downsizing and the issue of debt. Currently, there is an active market for spaces under 5,000 square feet, moderate demand for spaces 5,000-10,000 square feet, and low demand for spaces 10,000 square feet and over. Another layer to office space rental is that many loan terms mature in 2023-24. Szymczak shared how some locations in the area are in a higher demand than others.

“If you own an office building in Royal Oak, Birmingham or Bloomfield Hills, that is where people want to be,” Szymczak said. The most desired amenity for an office is a short commute. Easy parking, and walkability to lunch spots and community assets are also highly desired.

Multifamily

According to Szymczak, multifamily real estate bought preCOVID is doing fine. He said the market is seeing a lot of new supply, and people can expect the new supply to be absorbed. As more high-end options are becoming available, the oversupply is expected to hurt the low end the most. See REAL ESTATE on page 24A

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previous protocol used in 2018 when the Huron River was contaminated by a chrome plating facility that manufactures shiny coatings on car parts. The results were devastating. PFAS chemicals were found in every single fish tested from both rivers. Fourteen different types of PFAS chemicals were detected in the study, with each fish containing at least one of the 14 chemicals. Of these 14 chemicals, only two are regulated in Michigan. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, is one of the few regulated PFAS chemicals widely found because it doesn’t break down. PFOS was found in 58% of the Huron fish and in 46% of the Rouge fish. The range of PFAS found in the whole fish was 11 to 59 parts per billion (nine fish) in the Rouge River and 12 to 133 parts per billion (11 fish) in the Huron River. The estimated highest filet concentrations were 47 ppb for the Huron and 12 ppb for the Rouge. Though these results yielded lower levels of PFAS in Huron River fish than in the 2018 testing, these levels are above what the state of Michigan advises, limiting consumption to two Huron and 12 Rouge meals per month. Currently, the state has issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory if PFOS is found at greater than 300 ppb in fish. “We got this survey started, and halfway through, the Health Department issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory because we found some really high levels,” said Sally Petrella, the monitoring manager at Friends of the Rouge who worked closely on the study. “It really hit home for me that we had these anglers out here collecting fish to be tested, and we’re

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already getting a fish consumption advisory showing us how important it is to be collecting this information and understand how deep the problem is so we can work to fix it.” Petrella stated that the EPA recently proposed the first-ever national drinking water standard, the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, which would require the public water systems to monitor, notify the public of the levels and reduce the levels in drinking water if they exceed the proposed standards of six types of PFAS: • perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). • perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS). • perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA). • hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA). • perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS). • perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). The EPA aims to finalize the regulation by the end of 2023. If fully implemented, the EPA estimates “the rule will prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.” Another angler involved in the study, Bill Bialkowski, of Dearborn, is a retired accountant who took up fishing as a hobby because it was a way for him to connect with nature and other anglers. Bialkowski found himself involved in the study when he ran

into Petrella at the 2022 End of Winter Paddle. He approached Petrella and asked if there were any upcoming projects that he’d be able to participate in. A few weeks later, she contacted him about the upcoming PFAS study seeking local anglers to participate. “I quite enjoyed it, because I fish for fun anyways,” Bialkowski said. “He explained that throughout the study, he began to read up on PFAS chemicals so that he could educate anyone who asked him about his involvement in the study. “I’m not any kind of a true scientist, but this role as ‘Citizen Scientist,’ I really liked it, and it’s become one of my hobbies starting this year.” Bialkowski stated that he is eager to participate in the Friends of the Rouge’s upcoming Frog and Toad Survey, which takes place from March through July. For the Rouge River, PFAS testing had been limited up until this point, and prior to this study, PFAS levels in fish were not high enough to warrant any fish consumption advisories. However, as Petrella mentioned, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an advisory for certain fish, such as bluegill and sunfish, due to the See CHEMICALS on page 21A

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“We got this survey started, and halfway through, the Health Department issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory because we found some really high levels,” said Sally Petrella, the monitoring manager at Friends of the Rouge.

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Clarke estimated that the paving project at Pontiac Drive and Inverness Street was done within a month. He said that Sylvan Lake is updating its city streets. “We have such a strong pedestrianresidential walking community … so that’s good for everyone in the city,” Clarke said. Clarke said that the Orchard Lake Road corridor, which stretches about a quarter mile in the city, is currently a light industrial zone. However, he thinks that there is a chance to attract some new businesses along the corridor, and he wants the city to be open to opportunities. “We do see that having possibility for redevelopment into something more commercial,” Clarke said. Clarke said that the lakes and parks in Sylvan Lake are a “huge” draw, and although he doesn’t expect it in the immediate future, a parks millage could eventually appear on the ballots of Sylvan residents. Revising the community events application process has also been on the city’s radar. “We’ve been kind of tweaking that, so that, hopefully, we have more community events in the city,” Clarke said. “The overarching goal is to make the Community Center more community focused (and) less rental focused. … We’ve set aside Thursdays

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“I believe we’re going to implement a scheduling thing to help alleviate any problems with scheduling,” Clarke said. According to Clarke, the tennis courts have been falling into disrepair. He estimated that it will cost $38,000 to fix the courts, repaint them and put in the four pickleball courts, with the money expected to come from the city’s general fund. The project is expected to be completed this summer. From Clarke’ perspective, one of the highlights for the city last year was a repaving project that took place at Pontiac Drive and Inverness Street. He said that one of this year’s goals is to continue repaving. After paying off a previous bond, he believes the city is now in a more flexible position. “Rather than relying on a bond where we’re going to be having to do a bunch of repaving in a short period of time and repaving all the streets, we can now be more flexible and pay them as needed, which is what we did with this last paving project,” Clarke said. “We had money (and) we were able to get it done quickly.”

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One of the two tennis courts at the Sylvan Lake Community Center is expected to be turned into four pickleball courts. so that people can’t rent the Community Center on Thursdays, and it stays open for community events — and those are like the food trucks, the outdoor concerts and that sort of stuff that we’ve been doing for the past few years.” Current Sylvan Lake Mayor Jim Cowper described last year as a “wonderful” summer of boating and community life for residents. In an email he lauded the City Council, administrators and police. As for this year, he noted welcoming

businesses to work with the city as Orchard Lake Road is resurfaced. “It’s a unique area because you’re at such close proximity to so many places, but it has a feeling like you’re almost Up North at a destination cottage from time to time when you’re on the lake and you can zone out of how much we really are in a cityscape,” Clarke said. “The home values are soaring — lot (of ) new construction.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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cades at a time. Cohen does specify that there is an exception to this rule: Seeds for parsnips, spinach and most onion varieties tend to lose their viability after the first year. Every year, the Michigan Seed Library Network showcases a different seed with Michigan roots through their “One Seed, One State” initiative. One Seed, One State unites seed libraries across the state under one common goal to grow the same plant. This year’s seed is Grand Rapids lettuce, which is described as an easy-togrow frilly, non-bitter leaf lettuce that can be eaten as early as 28 days after planting. The “father of forced lettuce,” Eugene Davis, developed Grand Rapids lettuce in the late 1800s. Since this variety of lettuce is known to be cold hardy, it is credited with establishing the greenhouse winter lettuce industry in Grand Rapids, which supplied the Great Lakes region with lettuce for decades. The Michigan Seed Library Network served over 200 seed libraries with One Seed, One State kits in 2023, and Cohen estimates that nearly 900 individuals attended the seventh annual Central Michigan Seed Swap, an event inviting people to “Swap, share and share!” It was held Feb. 25. See SEEDS on page 17A

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pril showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring severe issues for homeowners. Spring weather is often very wet, both from snow melting and from an increase in rainfall. These wet conditions mean there are several issues that can crop up for homeowners “The biggest problems come from big snow melts or rains that cause backups. Basement flooding is a huge problem around this time of year,” said Frank Winters, the owner of Birmingham Plumbing. “Tree roots can also grow into your sewer line, particularly in old houses that have clay pipes. They can even grow into broken PVC pipes and clog the drain.” “The biggest risks around this time of year include damage to finished basements,” added Rich Piccirilli, the chief operating officer of the Foundation Authority in Clinton Township. “Any kind of flooding is bad. That can destroy possessions, damage the foundation or lead to mold, among other things. You need to pay attention to your home.” Piccirilli said that homeowners should take this time of year to do a check of their home’s condition as they do their spring cleaning. “This is the best time of the year to do an exam of their home,” he explained. “Most people in the next 30 days are often outside and doing spring cleaning, so they often notice things. Just look for things; cracks in the brick, windows not closing or opening properly, walls starting to buckle. The soil can expand from the water and affect your home. … You can smell and see mildew. I would always recommend calling a professional to check it out if you see something. It’s better to be safe.” There are steps homeowners can take to try to avoid such problems. It can be very important to clean a house’s gutters and ensure the downspouts pour the gutters’ water away from the home properly. “Make sure your downspouts are hooked up and have proper grading away from the house,” said Piccirilli. “Downspouts are important. Make sure gutters are clean and extended away from the house. If it’s pointed away but the grade pours it

back toward the house, it still pools around the structure. You want that water away from the house.” Winters said that making sure the home has a working sump pump and backups that are designed to mitigate or prevent flooding is something homeowners should be doing at least once a year. “Usually people start identifying problems when water starts showing up,” he said. “Preemptively, you could look for cracks in your basement walls. Make sure your gutters outside aren’t dumping next to the house. Make sure the sump pump and backups are working so they don’t stick when you need them. The backup might not be used for years, so you want to run it periodically to keep it fresh. You might want to make sure your storm trap is clear and inspected.” Piccirilli advised homeowners to look out for mold but to be very cautious when dealing with it, as some forms can be hazardous to a person’s health. “In the case of mold or mildew, you can get some household products to clean some light mildew,” he said. “That white effervescence … you can clean that or have a company like ours take care of it. For full-blown black mold, you need to consult a professional company that knows how to deal with that. It can be dangerous.” Perhaps most importantly, making sure a home has the proper insurance coverage in the event of flooding could save families thousands of dollars in the event of a severe problem caused by spring weather. “We had a guy who walked in with a basement that was flooded with 3 feet of water and didn’t have insurance,” said Winters. “You always want to make sure you get that insured. We had to replace the sump pump and furnace. He lost pretty much everything he had in that basement.” Piccirilli said that a little prevention can go a long way. For every $1 invested in disaster mitigation, $6 can be saved in damages and repairs. “A lot of people are almost scared when they see a crack and are afraid it will be a $20,000 repair,” he said. “Often, it’s not — it’s just a $500 repair. If you can spot these issues soon, it can cost you a lot less money.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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— so there will be a lighthearted read picked for you by a librarian, and then there’ll be a whole bunch of little freebies in there, like … a little motivational journey in there, a fun little magnet, things like that.” Other areas of interest for patrons include one-on-one technology tutoring, which is offered by appointment, and a “cut the cord” program for those who want to get rid of cable. Another potential valuable resource that the library offers for some residents is a service in which items can be delivered to homes. “That’s one of the other services that we have tried to heavily promote in the new year,” Tobin said. Along with many institutions and places of business, the pandemic had a major impact on libraries. The West Bloomfield library was seeing a lot fewer people go through its doors at the

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aren’t going to be cut flowers like you see from a florist. They’re sustainable, drought tolerant, deer tolerant and pollinator friendly. They aren’t necessarily going to be a neat little row of flowers. It’s more of a wild vibe.” Amber Quesenberry, a homeschool mom of four and board member of the Rochester Pollinators, planted her first pollinator garden in 2020 from a plan in the Rochester Pollinators brochure. Since then, the Quesenberrys have planted over 1,100 plants in their front yard, which they’ve neatly curated to display that native plant gardens can still be manicured. With help from Mulberry Hill Wildlife, Quesenberry worked to redesign her yard to target different species. Now her yard is home to a bird-friendly garden, a bumblebee garden and a butterfly garden. Quesenberry contacted Marilyn Trent, the founder of the Rochester Pollinators, a few years back when her children became fascinated by pollinator conservation. Trent is an entrepreneur with a passion for ecology and wildlife preservation. Trent started the Rochester Pollinators in 2019 with the intention of educating and providing resources to preserve the Monarch butterfly and pollinator population. The Rochester Pollinators work to spread awareness and engage local communities in planting Michigan native plants in public and privately owned landscapes. Some of their outreaches include their annual native plant sale, where they sell a variety of native plants that can be selected by light, soil and moisture needs. Orders can be placed online at https:// rochesterpollinators.org and picked up on May

height of it, but with more people feeling comfortable enough to venture out, Russ has noticed a difference in foot traffic as of late. “We’re seeing about, probably, on an average, just under 1,800 people a day, which is pretty significant, considering back in pandemic days we maybe had 50,” she said. “People are definitely coming back. People are using the study rooms, people are using the resources, and I think another thing that’s a good indicator is people are coming back to the in-person programs.” Prior to coming to West Bloomfield, Russ served as the director of the Troy Public Library. She shared what her observations have been after being on the job for more than two years. “What I had observed before I came here has proven to be true, and that is that the community loves its library and values and supports it,” Russ said. “It’s such a supportive community. … I just really appreciate the kindness of this community (and) the support of this community. It’s rare to see such universal support.” 20 or 27 at the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market. The Rochester Pollinators have a seed library at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve for those wishing to start from seeds. They offer native seeds such as purple coneflower, blackeyed Susans and milkweed varieties. Contrary to common belief, wild plants can be grown in deep containers for those with limited yard space; the Rochester Pollinators provide more information on how to do this successfully under their “Resources” section. Quesenberry has donated many of the seeds she’s saved from her own gardens. “We shouldn’t have to convince people that these are gorgeous plants to put in your yard. Some of them have the most beautifully intricate blooms and stunning leaf patterns. Because we live here, we should be seeing these native plants everywhere. Yet, you can’t really find them at garden centers.” She advises new gardeners to throw out everything they’ve learned about gardening and not to take themselves too seriously, as gardening is a fun experiment of trial and error. “It’s all about changing what we think is beautiful and recognizing that our Michigan natives are just as beautiful as the other nursery plants and give back so much more to your garden landscape,” Quesenberry said. “I had to get really excited about finding holes in leaves because these plants are meant to be eaten. It’s a shift in what we thought gardening was. We’re not gardening for ourselves anymore. We’re gardening for nature.” To learn more about seed libraries, visit miseedlibrary.org, and for gardening resources, visit hwww.smallhousefarm.com. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident was sitting in his vehicle at Drake Sports Park at 3:28 p.m. March 14 when another motorist pulled in next to him, which the individual who was sitting in his vehicle found suspicious. His suspicion prompted him to begin video recording the other driver. The other driver proceeded to get out of his vehicle and attempt to take the other man’s phone, unsuccessfully, after which the other driver proceeded to leave the park. The case was listed as documentation only.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — Police officers went to a residence on Old Pine Way for a report of a stolen license plate at 8 p.m. March 19. The resident had received a phone call from the Waterford Police Department that a crime had occurred in Waterford and that his license plate was seen. The resident went to check his vehicle

and observed that a different plate was on his vehicle, and that his registered plate was in fact missing. The plate that was on the resident’s truck was taken as evidence. The case was listed as documentation only.

the roundabout at Drake Road. The Charger then proceeded westbound on Maple Road. The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, and the pursuit was terminated at Haggerty Road. Detectives learned that the same vehicle had earlier fled police in Northville.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident was driving westbound on 14 Mile Road, near Kennington Boulevard, at 9:53 p.m. March 13 when someone from the vehicle in front of her threw what appeared to be a full water bottle out the window. The water bottle reportedly damaged the front of the victim’s vehicle. There are no suspects, and the case was listed as documentation only.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 21, a West Bloomfield Township police officer attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger that had no visible license plate on Maple Road, near Halstead. The Charger briefly stopped on Maple Road when the officer initiated a traffic stop. The Charger then accelerated at a high speed, heading eastbound on Maple Road to

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Local Acre, a family owned business, is a retail and wholesale outlet for fresh microgreens and microgreen-infused products. The shop features a retail space for people to come and browse, as well as a “grow” side and a commercial kitchen. Microgreens, small 5-to-6-inch vegetable/herb plants, are harvested to retain maximum nutritional value. They are great on sandwiches and salads, in smoothie mixes and so many other foods. Fresh microgreens, DIY vertical garden kits, granolas, powdered greens, jams, brownies, muffins and breads are Local Acre’s first signature items, and more are in the works. Local Acre is located at 2454 Orchard Lake Road, Sylvan Lake. The number is (248) 668-8575.

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high levels of PFOS found in them in the lower branch and the main branch, from the Ford Estate dam to the Detroit River. Additionally, unlike the Huron River, a pollution source has not been identified. The EPA advises that there are no safe levels of PFAS in drinking water, yet Michigan’s fish consumption levels have not been updated to reflect this data. The Ecology Center, the Friends of the Rouge and the Huron River Watershed Council are advocating for stricter advisories and plead for Michigan lawmakers to establish “sciencebased PFAS maximum contaminant levels for fish and wildlife, increase consumption advisory signage in heavy fishing areas along the Huron and Rouge rivers, include other PFAS chemicals in addition to PFOS in the Eat Safe Fish Advisory, and take a proactive stance and prevent future pollution in Michigan fisheries, water and wildlife by regulating new chemical threats to ecosystems, prohibit the sale of all PFAS-containing products except when no safer alternative exists and to hold polluters financially responsible for cleaning up PFAS pollution, including mitigation and PFAS destruction.”

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters announcing new bipartisan legislation to help protect consumers from toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances March 16. The Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act would add the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the list of federal agencies required to participate on the PFAS Interagency Working Group, which Peters helped establish in 2021 to improve coordination between federal agencies to address PFAS contamination, according to a press release. The commission is tasked with protecting the public against injury or harm associated with consumer products, such as water-resistant clothing, nonstick cookware, and other products that may contain PFAS chemicals “which can lead to serious health effects including cancer, low infant birthweight, liver and kidney issues, and reproductive and developmental problems,” the release states. “Toxic PFAS chemicals have been found in our everyday items from clothing to non-stick cookware to cleaning supplies to dental floss,” said Peters. “I’m leading this bipartisan bill to ensure the federal agency responsible for protecting consumers from products that threaten their health and safety has a seat at the table as we work to address and eliminate these dangerous toxins.” The bill reportedly builds on Peters’

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efforts to address PFAS contamination, according to the release. In a funding bill signed into law in December 2022, Peters pushed for continued efforts to address PFAS contamination. The law included $5 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support efforts to address PFAS contamination in agriculture, $2.7 million for the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct research on the transmission of PFAS substances in watersheds and aquifers, and $2 million for the

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to continue work on PFAS and other contaminants of concern. To learn more about this study, visit https://www.ecocenter.org/our-work/healthystuff-lab/reports/community-based-studypfas-fish. For more information regarding the EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, visit https://www.epa.gov/sdwa/ and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas.

ARATHAM PLANT-BASED & ORGANIC EXPANDS TO ORCHARD LAKE, APRIL 3rd, 2023 Aratham Plant-Based & Organic Cuisine - a chef-driven Gourmet To Go that focuses on creative gourmet cuisine, hosts the grand opening of its next take away location conveniently located at 4179 Orchard Lake Road. Orchard Lake, MI. 48323. The location is a game-changer in take away meals and will offer high quality, delicious, flavorful plant-based breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, juices, health & wellness products and more… Aratham officially will be opening its doors to the public on Monday, April 3rd, kicking off at 10:0am with the opportunity to meet the owners - husband and wife team Gabriel and Tiffanie Vera and be the first to purchase its creative grab and go meals. Parking is ample at the location designed to be a friendly, welcoming, neighborhood grab & go market for those who crave delicious, healthy meals – made with love. The location is perfect for quick meals for both residents and the business community. Hours of Operation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Aratham Gourmet To Go - Organic & PlantBased cuisine was launched in 2019, and prepares thousands of meals every week for individuals and families throughout Michigan, with locations in Troy, Westland, Detroit and soon Orchard Lake. “Aratham is a labor of love in every sense of the word,” said Gabriel and

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Tiffanie, who add that love, quality and creativity together is the essence of Aratham. “We truly care about our customers, our community and the health of our planet. It’s because of this love that we developed a menu that is gourmet in quality, plant-based and delicious. Food can heal & fortify, and we fully believe that high quality, interesting, organic, gourmet cuisine should be available to everyone” The menu rotates weekly to keep customers excited, but certain favorites will be available regularly, such as: plant-based, soups, entrees, side dishes, salads, breakfast bowls, desserts and much more… “We also believe take away, grab & go meals should be delicious, interesting, fresh and healthy - the opening of Aratham Plant Based Organic storefront allows the community to stop in and purchase our meals quickly and conveniently, without sacrificing taste or nutrition,” Gabriel and Tiffanie said. Launched together by popular, award winning Chef Gabriel Vera and his wife Tiffanie, most meal delivery services require the purchaser to cook and assemble the meals. Aratham has meals already prepared and ready to Enjoy! Because of public demand, the couple decided to open its fourth location where customers can stop in daily, without pre-ordering, to pickup a great meal for them and their families. Gabriel Vera served as Director of Food and Beverage & Executive Chef at MGM Grand, Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, Mission Point Resort, Hilton and Hyatt. Gold and Silver Medalist of the Culinary World Cup, and the World Culinary Olympics among other accolades. Vera said his wife: Tiffanie is the “Heart of the business” A Doula, Mother of two precious boys, Wife, Pastry Chef and Naturopath by heart has the highest quality standards in the industry and ensures all conscious sourcing of all products. ARATHAM looks forward to welcome you at their newest location! For more information, please call Gabriel at: 586.871.0917 or email at: info@aratham.com

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ary, 4700 Pontiac Trail, gwbhs.org, (248) 757-2451

Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair: 9 a.m.noon, Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, free but registration required, tinyurl.com/mr49tkcm

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French Canadian Heritage Society: Virtual meeting at 11 a.m., guest speaker is a historic trade preservationist and cordwainer, email information@ habitantheritage.org for Zoom link

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Build and Protect Your Credit: Virtual workshop hosted by MSU Extension, 6 p.m., register at canr. msu.edu/events/adulting-101-4-12-23

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Spring Walk: 2-3 p.m., Orchard Lake Nature Sanctu-

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Family caregivers support: Nourishment and self care, hosted by Gesher Human Services, Jewish Family Service and Jewish Senior Life, 2-3 p.m., Zoom, (248) 970-2779, bit.ly/CGaT2022

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‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’: Select dates April 28-May 20, Farmington Players, 32332

Family Hike: 9-10:30 a.m., Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, registration required, (844) 622-6367, Michigan.gov

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Keego Harbor Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 27, 2023 beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on adding the Roosevelt School property at 2065 Cass Lake Road (parcel IDs 18-01-156-001 and 18-01-153-008) to the Village Overlay district. A complete copy of the application for a rezoning may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on April 27, 2023. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb Keego Harbor Clerk 0221-2314

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING March 20, 2023 At the March 20, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action: Denied an Interpretation of Zoning at 3294 Wards Pointe; Approved a Lakeside Setback Variance to Install a Pool at 3294 Wards Pointe; Approved a Re-Appointment to the Planning Commission; Approved Election Commissioners Appointments for the May 2, 2023 Election; Approved a General Business License for 4179 Orchard Lake Road; Approved a Building Permit Extension for 4450 Pontiac Trail; Approved Purchasing City Hall Fuel Tank and Fuel Management System; Approved City Hall/Police Dept. Structural Cabling & WiFi; Approved City Hall/Police Dept. Security Cameras; Approved City Hall/Police Dept. Access Control; Approved Purchase for Computers; Approved Purchase of Watch Guard System for New Police Vehicles; Postponed the First Reading of General Ordinance Amendment Chapter 18 - Environment, To Add Article XII, Regulation of Portable Storage Containers until the April 17, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting; Approved a Cost Participation Agreement with the Oakland County Road Commission for Orchard Lake Road; Approved Adding ICS Accounts to the City’s Checking Accounts at Flagstar Bank; Approved Re-allocating City Funds from the Oakland County Pooling Funds to Michigan Class; Accepted all Department Reports.

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Easter Bunny photos: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays, Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road in Novi, shoptwelveoaks.com/pages/ bunnyphotos, (248) 348-9400 Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, virtual and in person Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, registration required, (248) 669-9222 To view more events or to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/calendar.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Keego Harbor Planning Commission

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request for rezoning submitted by Jeffrey Zeer of Zeer Orchard Lake Properties LLC. The applicant is seeking to rezone 3128 Orchard Lake Road, at the corner of Orchard Lake Road and Willow Beach Street, from NR Neighborhood Residential to C-2 General Business (parcel ID 18-01-303-026). A complete copy of the application for a rezoning may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on April 27, 2023. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended.

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Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday April 27, 2023 beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320.

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Novi Birders group: 9 a.m. hikes, April 17 at Kensington Metropark, May 1 at ITC Community Sports Park and May 15 at Lyon Oaks County Park, noviparks@ cityofnovi.org, (248) 347-0400

Notice is hereby given that the Public Accuracy Test for the May 2, 2023 Special Election has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm in the Township Hall at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of law.

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Sound Bath, Gongs, and Crystal Bowls: Multi-sensory experience for healing and relaxation, also vegan and gluten-free refreshments, 1:45 p.m., Hadassah House, 5030 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, register by April 27, hadassahmidwest.org/TikvahSound

Widowed Friends movie/lunch: Movie at Phoenix Theatres Laurel Park, 17310 N. Laurel Park Drive in Livonia, lunch at Bar Louie’s in mall, call Peggy at (734) 744-5580

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NOTICE OF ELECTION WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN MAY 2, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION To the qualified electors of West Bloomfield Township that live in the West Bloomfield School District: Notice is hereby given that the Special Election will be held in West Bloomfield Township on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the following locations: Precinct 1 West Bloomfield Middle School, 6000 Orchard Lake Road Precinct 4 Scotch Elementary School, 5959 Commerce Road Precinct 5 Gretchko Elementary School, 5300 Greer Road Precinct 6 Drake Community Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road Precinct 7 Doherty Elementary School, 3575 Walnut Lake Road Precinct 8 Scotch Elementary School, 5959 Commerce Road Precinct 11 Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 5300 Maple Road Precinct 15 West Bloomfield Main Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road Precinct 16 West Hills Middle School, 2601 Lone Pine Road Precinct 17 Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road Precinct 19 Covenant Baptist Church, 5800 Maple Road Precinct 20 Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road Precinct 21 WB Parks and Rec Admin Bldg, 4640 Walnut Lake Road Precinct 25 Gretchko Elementary School, 5300 Greer Road Counting Center Oakland County Elections Division AVCB THE MAY 2, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN THE WEST BLOOMFILED SCHOOL DISTRICT VOTING PRECINCTS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL(S) AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW: WEST BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX BOND PROPOSAL FOR BUILDING AND SITE PURPOSES IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $148,000,000 Full text of the ballot proposition may be obtained at the administrative offices of West Bloomfield School District, 5810 Commerce Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324, telephone: (248) 865-6420. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote. Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot. To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the township clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. Debbie Binder West Bloomfield Township Clerk 248-451-4848 Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 04/05/2023

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Gnarly! STATEWIDE — When it comes to reading about fashions on the internet, Michiganders search for styles of the 1980s the most, according to research conducted by the website www. Boohoo.com. Boohoo is a fashion retailer in the U.S., specializing in women’s, men’s and plus-size clothing. The research included studies in all 50 states. The second-most popular fashion decade to search was the 1990s, with the 1970s as the third-most viewed among Michigan residents. “(The 1980s) is the most searched for decade in 36 out of 50 states, including Michigan, with California, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida searching for it the most,” according to a Boohoo spokesperson. “As the 80s is now the most searched for fashion decade, iconic retro clothing has the potential to become increasingly popular in the coming years. With this in mind, will consumers embrace this bold, bright decade in 2023?”

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PanCAN PurpleStride scheduled for April 29

DETROIT — The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and the Michigan affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network have partnered together to host the PanCAN PurpleStride fundraiser/awareness walk to be held April 29 at Milliken State Park. PanCAN PurpleStride is a national movement that funds programs and services for pancreatic patients and their families. PanCAN PurpleStride is one of 60 events that will be held nationwide on April 29. According to a PanCAN PurpleStride press release, the five-year survival rate of pancreatic cancer is 12%, and it is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. At Karmanos, pancreatic cancer patients receive treatment from fellowship-trained oncologists who are part of their gastrointestinal and neuroendocrine oncology multidisciplinary team. To register or to learn more about PanCAN PurpleStride, visit purplestride.org/Michigan. For more information about the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, visit karmanos.org. Milliken State Park is located at 1900 Atwater St., along the Detroit River.

DETROIT — At press time, the Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center was preparing to relocate its Detroit thrift store April 1. The new, nonprofit boutique thrift store Sally’s on Fort will be located at 1627 W. Fort St. in Detroit. Sally’s on Fort shares the same building as the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center and will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sally’s on Fort will be fully stocked with new and gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, housewares, furniture, collectibles and more. The Salvation Army thrift stores — including the Center Line location at 25152 Van Dyke Ave. — offer discounted, gently used clothing, accessories, housewares, linens, furniture and more. Proceeds from all 29 Salvation Army thrift stores fully fund the Adult Rehabilitation Center. The Adult Rehabilitation Center provides substance-abuse rehabilitation, nutritious meals, leisure activities, individual counseling and spiritual direction, along with resources to develop life skills. To learn more about specific store locations and hours, visit semichigan.satruck.org.

COMERICA’S PROM DRESS DRIVE COMBINES WITH JACKET FOR JOBS METRO DETROIT — Spring is here, and prom and graduation season are just around the corner. Getting an outfit for big events can be daunting. Dresses, shoes, wraps and accessories can quickly become a costly expense for teens and even cost prohibitive for some. Don’t be dismayed. Comerica Bank is launching their fifth annual Prom Dress Drive around metro Detroit. Individuals and local businesses — including

bridal shops, dress stores and shoe salons — are able to donate dresses and accessories to the effort at various locations around metro Detroit, including spots in Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe and Novi. Donation collections will begin Monday, April 3, and run through Friday, April 21. Once all the donations are collected and sorted, dates will be determined for teens to select items. Visit comerica.com/community/2023-prom-

dressdrive-MI.html for donation locations. This is the first year Comerica will supply the donated dresses and accessories to Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that focuses on career development and removes barriers by providing high-quality clothing that makes clients look and feel professional to support workplace success. “For the past several years, our colleagues, customers and communities have come together

with tremendous generosity during our previous prom dress drives to support local teens,” said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank’s national community impact manager. “As the interest in contributing to this great cause remains strong, our new partnership with Jackets for Jobs allows us to continue connecting to the community through an outstanding community organization driven to help others to thrive and succeed.”

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Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids are doing well in this area, he said.

Industrial

Szymczak ended his presentation with a note about industrial real estate. He indicated that the industrial market is currently doing very well, but, according to his presentation slides, construction costs and energy costs are likely to stay at higher levels than pre2020.

Residential

Elsea began his presentation by discussing the market from the perspective of homeowners, compared to Realtors. He said that from the perspective of a homeowner, the market is doing fine. However, there is a little bit more worry among Realtors.

“We are coming off of insanity, and now it is more normal,” Elsea said. ”Whenever there is a change, it doesn’t matter what’s going on in terms of where it was and where it is, whenever you have an inflection point of change, that causes stress.” Elsea said he does not think there is anything on the horizon right now that is going to cause a housing crash. “The market we are going through now is 2008 without the foreclosures,” Elsea said. Elsea suggested that, statistically speaking, this could be considered a real estate recession. “We are coming from a crazy market to a slow market, and that percentage change probably does qualify, but it is still a good market,” Elsea said. “For that reason, there are not a lot of foreclosures, and what caused the value change and the crushing feel of 2008-2012 was foreclosures. … That is not going on now, and there is nothing in the foreseeable future to cause that.” Elsea said that, in general, what we are going to see for the next few years is what we are seeing now, including tight inventory. Since home affordability is at a 30-year low, the way to im-

prove this is by adjusting one or all of the three legs of real estate: household income, home values and interest rates. According to Elsea’s presentation, household income is rising, but is offset by inflation; home values are at all-time highs and are expected to drop in 2023 — however, low inventories should limit large price drops; interest rates are expected to fall in late 2023-2024. “As much as the headlines are talking about horrible things, in general, it is a pretty healthy market. The values are not declining,” he said. Elsea outlined market opportunities in 2023, including a growth in the value gap between move-in-ready and the rest of the market. As for his 2023 expectations, he said there will be a 10%15% decrease in homes sold; home values will change between the range of a 3% increase to a 5% decrease; inventories will trend the same as in 2022 or lower, and interest rates will be in the mid 5s to low 6s. To view the complete presentations of Elsea and Szymczak, visit bbcc.com/get-involved/past-events.

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Brick Work

Cement

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586-843-8543

Driveway Experts

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FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

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248-563-1733

Carpet Cleaning

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We Power Re-stretch and Steam-clean For One Low Price Next-Day-Service Multiple Room Discount

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Andre-586-354-7791

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830

Electrical

Gutters

Heating & Cooling

BEST-Price-Period

A1 GUTTER PROTECTION

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Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

CASTLE ELECTRIC

Decks/Patios 2023 SPECIALS

Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.

586-260-5218 Drywall

RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs. Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping. W/35yrs. experience. Free-estimates.

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359

Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount

Rick (586)790-0006 Electrical

Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts! Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Lic#-6113148

248.242.1511

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

*”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

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586-552-5416

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Handyman Services A#1 SERVICES:

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248-892-1927 AA4DABLE HANDYMAN

Home Improvement, Tile, Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath Remodeling, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Hauling, Clean-outs, Any Home Repairs, Free Estimates, 30% Discount, Accept All Major Credit Cards

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Gutters

Call- 248-219-2486

313-656-9402

586-822-5100

*ACCU ELECTRIC*

586-925-8764

Since 1999 TOP QUALITY mesh guards. NO BIG BOX PRICES! CONTRACTOR DIRECT TO CUSTOMER !! WARRANTY!! FREE ESTIMATES

Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

SPRING CLEAN-UPS! Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal. Mulch, Sod Installation, Pavers, Garden/ Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Powerwashing/ Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202

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Plumbing

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING Complete Interior/Exterior

Lawn Maintenance

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Now Accepting New Clients in Macomb and Oakland County! Immediate Response Times! Please Call or Text Alex For Instant Quote.

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Painting

586-792-3117

PETE'S PAINTING SPRING SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Special pricing for vacant homes. Senior discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

(586)229-4267 American Painting

•Residential •Commercial. •Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts. •Guaranteed-work. •25-yrs experience.

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Interior/Exterior 30-yrs-experience, Power-washing, Drywall repairs, Free Estimates. All Work Guaranteed. Affordable Prices. Senior Discount. Insured.

248-495-3512

Painting

(586)795-8122

Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality. Interior-exterior. Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References. Free estimates. MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.

ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates

248-990-5388

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• ASSE Certified Backflow Testing • Backwater Valves- Prevent Flooding • Drain and Sewer Cleaning with Camera • Water Heater Repair or Replacement • Sump Pumps Repair or Replacement Servicing the Tri- County area for over 30 years *Senior/Military discounts available

Call Us Today for your Free Estimate

Financing Available

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0378-2314

0325-2302

Call Frank 248-303-5897

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee

Master Plumber, Licenced and Insured for all of your Plumbing Needs

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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Plumbing

Roofing

MASTER PLUMBER

AA4DABLE ROOFING

Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul

248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$! SPRING-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!! Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards. 30yrs-Experience

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

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Powerwashing AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)

586-431-0591

CITY ROOFING

-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.

586-733-3004

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

Tree Service DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

25%-Spring-DISCOUNT Tree-Leaf-Removal/Trimming, Stump Grinding, Gutter-Cleaning, Season-Firewood, Junk/Scrap/Haul Removal, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE WOOD CHIPS-

(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com

Family Owned & Operated

Restriction May Apply

$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

888.572.0928 586.585.1862 www.MotorCityPlumber.com

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