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Chamber of Commerce event described as ‘beyond successful’
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Follow your passion was the theme of the keynote address given by host Jeff Cauley at a “Business Innovation Generator” event March 27.
The BIG event was hosted by the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
Cauley is the owner and principal dealer of Cauley Ferrari in West Bloomfield.
Cauley, who is a past president of the West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, talked about how his love of racing and his introduction to a Chamber of Commerce as a teen were instrumental in his success.
“I was always into racing. I followed Formula 1,” Cauley said.
“The
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Starting May 7, in order to board a domestic flight within the United States, a REAL ID or a compliant document will be required. C and G Newspapers recently explored some of the pertinent facts.
Why
Requiring that passengers have a REAL ID is based on a recommendation from the 9/11 Commission, according to Jessica
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Ferrari’s were really the stars of that event,” Suzanne Levine, the executive director of the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, said following the BIG event March 27.
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Starting May 7, a REAL ID or REAL ID-compliant documents will be required to board a domestic flight in the United States.
SECOND FRONT PAGE
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Police Department dispatch center received a call around 5:00 p.m. April 11 that a crime was in progress at a Verizon Wireless store located at 4301 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, according to a press release from the WBPD.
Reportedly, the caller indicated that a male suspect had stolen two cellular phones from a Verizon Wireless store in Livonia and was attempting to have the phones activated at the West Bloomfield store.
Upon the arrival of the police, the suspect ran out of the store. A foot chase ensued, with several officers running after the suspect throughout the plaza parking lot, then across Orchard Lake Road. Officers from the West Bloomfield Police Department and the Orchard Lake Police Department apprehended the suspect, who was taken into police custody, according to the release.
No injuries were sustained by the subject bystanders, motorists, or by any police officers during the incident, according to the release.
If anyone has any information related to the incident, call Det. Kozemchak at (248) 975-8999.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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SUSPECT TRIES TO ACTIVATE STOLEN CELLPHONES
A man who tried to activate two allegedly stolen cellphones ran away when police arrived at a Verizon store in West Bloomfield. The chase ensued in the parking lot and across Orchard Lake Road, where West Bloomfield Police Department and Orchard Lake Police Department officers arrested and took the suspect into custody.
take place in Michigan.
U.S. Senior Women’s Open coming to Michigan in 2026
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
ANN ARBOR — On April 2, the United States Golf Association announced that the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Open will be played at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.
This event started in 2018 and travels to a different course in the country every year. This summer, the tournament will be played at San Diego Country Club in Chula Vista, California.
“We make several visits in advance to check out the golf course… and really be sure that we’re playing on what is a U.S. Open-caliber
Local gated community has changing of the guards
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Earlier this year, residents of Maple Place Villas Condominiums in West Bloomfield presented their request to the West Bloomfield Planning Commission to turn their 24-hour manned-guard entrance gate into a card-reader gate with no guard present.
This was part of the condo community’s site plan proposal for improvements to the entrance to the complex, as presented before the Planning Commission at a meeting Feb. 11. The commission voted unanimously, 6-0, to approve it. Dima El-Gamal was absent.
The property is located at West Maple Road and Old Ranch. In 1987 it was approved as a 188-unit cluster housing development, according to Wade Burkholder, West Bloomfield’s deputy director of city services.
Burkholder detailed the scope of the
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Annika Sorenstam hits her tee shot in front of a crowd during the final round of the 2024 U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Next year’s open is set to
NEWS & NOTES
WBHS snowboard team takes second at state competition
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield High School snowboarding team finished second in the state after a competition in Gaylord earlier this year.
The championships consist of team and individual races. Tyler Pomeroy and Liam Gilin placed fourth and sixth, respectively, in the individual portion of the competition.
The Lakers’ squad consists of 11 snowboarders — two girls and nine boys. According to a press release, 10 of the squad’s snowboarders race in a team competition. Other teams are much larger than West Bloomfield High, according to the release.
“You pretty much have to be fearless,” the team’s coach, Bill Lambert, stated via the release. “There are five racers going down the hill at the same time around flags and obstacles, up and down hills. … Even if they don’t know what they’re doing, grab a board, come out and we’ll teach them.”
Those who are interested in snowboarding are encouraged to contact Lambert at billlambert@comcast.net.
Young artists slated to compete for scholarships
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Art Leaders Gallery is set to present the first Young Artist Scholarship Competition.
The competition allows student-artists to display their work among internationally acclaimed professional artists, with the students competing for scholarships totaling $2,250.
The top 100 submissions have been selected by a panel of jurors and their artwork will be on display in the gallery from April 7-25. During this time the public can come into the gallery to vote for their favorite piece from 10 am – 6 pm. Voting ends April 25.
The artists who receive the most votes will be awarded scholarships of $1,500, $500 and $250 for first, second and third place, respectively.
Art Leaders Gallery is located at 33086 Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield.
Volunteers to be recognized at community breakfast
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Community Awards Breakfast is scheduled to take place at 7 a.m. Friday, May 9, at Temple Israel, located at 5725 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield.
The theme of the breakfast is “Say Yes to Volunteering in Michigan!” The breakfast recognizes individuals who volunteer their time, talent, and personal resources on a daily basis without regard for recognition or promotion, according to Michigan Week’s website.
The Greater West Bloomfield Michigan Week Committee is a nonpartisan and nonprofit organization, according to Michigan Week’s website.
It started more than 60 years ago when Don Weeks, a former Michigan Economic Development director, had a vision to unite business, labor, government and education communities under one banner to promote Michigan. His idea was to have an annual “Michigan Week” to allow residents to “beat their drums for their state,” according to Michigan Week’s website.
Kimberly Gill joins local charity’s board of directors
METRO DETROIT —The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit recently announced that it has welcomed WDIV-TV news anchor Kimberly Gill to its board of directors.
According to Diane Charles, the organization’s president and CEO, Gill brings a wealth of experience in media, leadership and philanthropy to the nonprofit’s mission of providing furniture, mattresses and household essentials to families in need in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kimberly to our board,” David Zick, who is the chair of the Detroit board, stated via a press release.
Gill shared her response via the release.
“I am honored to join the Board of Directors at the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit,” Gill stated. “A safe and comfortable home environment is fundamental to a family’s well-being, and I’m excited to support the organization’s efforts to provide dignity and stability to those in need.”
For more information about the Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit and its mission, visit furniture-bank.org/. Gill
APRIL 23
Trivia night: Test knowledge against Yelp reviews, for ages 14 and older, 6:30 p.m., Walled Lake City Library, 1499 E. West Maple Road, register at bit.ly/3Frndsq
What’s Cooking? series: Demonstration and samples from new Crosswinds Mall restaurant My Big Fat Shawarma, 6-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, free but seating limited, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
APRIL 23-25
Young Artist Scholarship Competition: Last days to view exhibit and vote on winner among 100 pieces from Oakland County students, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Art Leaders Gallery, 33086 Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield, (248) 539-0262, artleaders.com
APRIL 24
Blood drive: 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Gardner White, 4945
DIA celebrates 16 years of Inside|Out
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT —The Detroit Institute of Arts announced the Oakland County communities that are participating in the museum’s 2025 Inside|Out program.
The initiative brings reproductions from the DIA’s world-class collection to outdoor spaces across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties. The program aims to make it easier for residents to engage with art in their everyday lives and inspire a visit to the museum, according to a press release from the DIA.
“We’re honored to bring Inside|Out to communities in southeastern Michigan and connect people with the museum’s collection in new and exciting ways,” Julie McFarland, the executive director of public affairs and engagement for the DIA, stated via the release. “This year, with reproductions placed across Oakland County, we hope this small representation of the collection not only brings art to people’s everyday lives but also inspires a visit to the museum.”
The Inside|Out program will share artwork reproductions with various communities throughout
Oakland County, including Beverly Hills, Waterford Township, Madison Heights, Lake Orion, some Oakland County Parks locations and all of Oakland Community College’s campuses.
Inside|Out is scheduled to run from May until October, with the installation dates varying.
This is the sixth year that Oakland Community College will have installations on all five of its campuses. At OCC’s Auburn Hills campus, “Cycles” by Norval Morrisseau is scheduled to be displayed, according to a representative of the DIA.
“OCC will once again be home to 15 pieces of art from 15 artists, on all five campuses, from May to October this year. The Inside|Out partnership highlights the power of two great community institutions coming together to ensure art is accessible for all to enjoy,” Eunice Jeffries, who is the executive director of government and community affairs for OCC, stated via email. “Each piece was selected to enhance and complement the natural beauty of OCC’s campuses, while capturing individual curiosity and interest in art appreciation. These pieces are strategically located so that students, employees and our community can enjoy while
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TOP: “Cycles” by Norval Morrisseau will be on view at the Oakland Community College Auburn Hills campus as part of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ 2025 Inside|Out program. BOTTOM LEFT: Wadsworth Jarell’s “Woman Supreme” is set to be displayed in Madison Heights. BOTTOM RIGHT: Vincent van Gogh’s “Portrait of Postman Roulin” will be on display in Waterford.
‘A Doll’s House’ to open in Walled Lake
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@cangnews.com
WALLED LAKE — The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake is currently in its second season, and will premiere the Tony Award-winning Amy Herzog adaptation of playwright Henrik Ibsen’s classic “A Doll’s House,” on April 25.
According to West Bloomfield resident Jeff Thomakos, producing artistic director and founder of The Inspired Acting Company, “A Doll’s House” is the first feminist play. However, Herzog streamlined and modernized the play a few years ago.
The play tells the story of a woman whose illusions are shattered after her husband’s promotion reveals the unforeseen consequences of one of her past decisions. The play first hit the stage in 1879 and continues to raise questions on the issues
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on campus attending classes, community events, or simply walking our campuses.”
Other pieces of art that are set to be displayed include “Fruit Piece” by Robert S. Duncanson in Lake Orion; “Portrait of Postman Roulin” by Vincent van Gogh in Waterford; and “Woman Supreme” by Wadsworth Jarrell in Madison Heights.
“Seeing art in the community is just one way we hope people will connect with our collection,” McFarland stated via the release. “Now, with a simple scan of a QR code
of freedom and individuality, according to Thomakos.
“For this cast of ‘A Doll’s House,’ I think it’s going to be a master’s class in acting. I think we have some of the best actors I’ve ever seen,” Thomakos said. “They’re going to be phenomenal. It’s just going to blow you away.”
The theater company will generally offer four productions each season with professional casts, although its first season had six.
“They’re a very bold theater company with lots of great ideas, and I think they are going to be very successful ultimately,” said board member Norman Berman, of Commerce Township.
He said they have a “very good ethic” in terms of classics as well as newer productions.
Thomakos said that he decided to
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next to any Inside|Out installation, you can find the next closest artwork or start planning your visit to the DIA.”
The new web experience launches later this spring, according to the DIA. In the meantime, for more information visit dia. org/insideout.
The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out program is made possible by tri-county millage support and Ford Philanthropy, according to the release.
General admission to the DIA is free for residents of Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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Jeff Thomakos performs in The Inspired Acting Company’s 2023 production of “Talley’s Folly.”
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Dixie Highway in Waterford, participants receive $50 off next purchase at Gardner White (one will receive $500 off), walk-ins accepted but appointments encouraged, gardnerwhite.com
APRIL 27
Spring nature walk: Join naturalist Carol Fink for guided tour of Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, 2-3 p.m., 4700 Pontiac Trail in West Bloomfield, free but donations appreciated, communications@gwbhs.org, (248) 757-2451
APRIL 29
Family Caregiver Mini Expo: Free sessions include “The Power of Physical Activity for Self-Care” from 12:45-1:45 p.m. and “Culinary Art Therapy: Using Cooking to Make Meaningful Connections and Reduce Stress” from 2-3:30 p.m., Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit, 6555 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at jlive.app/events/11334, jfsdetroit. org/upcoming
APRIL 30
Dementia Live: Simulation gives caregivers and others better understanding of what patients experience, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., West Bloomfield Connect Senior Center, 33230 W. 14 Mile Road, free but donations appreciated, register at (833) 262-2200, wellnessprograms@ ageways.org or tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
MAY 1-3
‘Matilda The Musical’: Story about psychokinetic girl with unloving parents and hateful school headmistress who uses wit, smarts and powers to create better life, based on 1988 Roald Dahl novel, presented by nearly 100 students, 7 p.m. May 1-3, also 1 p.m. May 3 with American Sign Language interpreters on site, West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Road, wbhstheatrearts.ludus.com
MAY 3
Book It! 5K and Mile Fun Run/Walk: Supports Waterford Township Public Library, 10 a.m., check in at 9 a.m. at The Warming House, 5050 Civic Center Drive in Waterford, runsignup.com
Private vehicle collection open to public: See Ken Lingenfelter’s 150-plus rare and classic cars, freewill donation benefits American Cancer Society, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton, facebook.com/thelingenfeltercollection
MAY 6
Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., held in tent between West Bloomfield Township Public Library and Recreation Activities Center at Civic Center complex, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, continues weekly until Sept. 30, see scheduled businesses at wbtownship.org
‘Healing After Hate’: Hear from former white supremacist who now works to counter extremism and promote compassion, presented by Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit, 7 p.m., Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, jfsdetroit.org/ upcoming
MAY 7-10
Great Lakes Mega Meet Scrapbook Convention: Round robin mini class preview event from 6-9:30 p.m. May 7, crops from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. May 8, 9 a.m.-midnight May 9 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10, and workshops from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 8-9 and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 10, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, www. suburbancollectionshowplace.com, www.greatlakes scrapbookevents.com/events/glmm
MAY 14
‘An Armenian Trilogy: Expressions of Love, Hope, and Faith’: Fundraiser supports music education for kids in Armenia’s rural communities, includes film, live music and inspirational speakers centered around classical composition by Farmington Hills composer
Dan Yessian, 7 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 2700 E. West Maple Road in Commerce Township, givebutter. com/armeniantrilogy
MAY 16-18
Motor City Comic Con: Guests include Bill Nye, Laura Prepon, Jeremy Renner, Martin Sheen, Rainn Wilson, Sean Astin, Jon Bernthal, Vincent D’Onofrio, Bryce Dallas Howard, Famke Janssen, Christina Ricca and more, plus comic book artists and writers, gaming tournaments and open play, swordsmanship training, live podcast by Matt Hardy and concert with Jeff Hardy, photos with Toothless from “How to Train Your Dragon,” cosplay contests, panels and more, noon-7 p.m. May 16, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 17 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, motorcitycomiccon.com, read story at candgnews.com
MAY 18
Talkin’ Broadway: ‘Waitress’: Monthly play and musical discussion group featuring performances by local actors and singers plus expertise from visiting Broadway veterans, 2-4 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
ONGOING
Open Play at The J: Drop-in program for ages 4 and younger, 9 a.m.-noon most Mondays while school is in session, The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, jlive.app/events/9144
Live music: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 7913256, forknpintcasslake.com
Free food distribution: Drive-up program for families and individuals in need, presented by Gleaners Community Food Bank, see dates and locations at pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events
Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturdays in
April, then Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting in May, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com, see dates for paper shredding, yoga and tai chi, flower and plant sales, moonlight markets, and craft nights at oakgov. com/community/oakland-county-parks/parks-trails/ farmers-market
• Celebrating 20 years of local farmers and artisans, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays May-October, Casey J. Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
‘Sister Act’: Musical-comedy about woman put in protective custody in covenant and disguised as nun — even to actual sisters — after witnessing murder, based on hit 1992 movie, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays April 25-May 18, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, farmingtonplayers.org
Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake.org/ community_center
• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108, commercetwp. com/library
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527
Business
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It was 1979 and the Formula 1 Grand Prix was in Long Beach, California. According to Cauley, the races were not shown on television but he could read about them in racing magazines after the fact.
He mentioned the race to his dad, Jack Cauley, who was a Chevrolet dealer, and his dad said they should go. Jeff asked, “How do we go about it?”
His dad told him he would call the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. They got tickets and saw the race, with Ferrari drivers Gilles Villeneuve and Jody Scheckter finishing in first and second place, respectively.
At the Formula 1 World Championships later that year, Scheckter won, with Villeneuve coming in second.
“That’s where my love affair with Ferrari began,” Cauley said.
In the fall of that year, Cauley went off to college at Northwood University. He received an A for a paper he wrote about Enzo Ferrari. As he spoke, he held up the paper.
“And 20 years later, I became a Ferrari dealer,” Cauley said.
During those 20 years, Cauley raced Corvettes, worked alongside his dad, and met business innovation generators that led him to Ferrari.
It was the first in-person BIG event since the pandemic, according to Suzanne Levine, who is the executive director of the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
She said that the event, which took place at Cauley Ferrari, was “beyond successful.”
“The Ferrari’s were really the stars of that event,” Levine said. “People were amazed. They loved the networking aspect of it and we really did attract a very diverse business crowd.”
Her role with the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce helps Levine stay in-tune with how local businesses are doing, and she is keenly aware that many West Bloomfield businesses were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It was very tragic,” Lavine said. “For many people, this was their life’s savings. They quit corporate jobs. They were so excited to bring their dream to fruition, only to have the pandemic destroy it.”
Levine’s passion is being a business matchmaker via connecting businesses with other businesses.
From the pandemic, Levine learned strategies for how to not repeat the devastating effects that the pandemic had on some businesses.
Among the things she learned was the importance of businesses maintaining a one-
on-one relationship with their customers.
“Because sending out flyers about your business — most people throw them away,” Levine said. “People still want some sort of one-on-one touchpoint with another human being.”
Levine described the current business outlook in West Bloomfield as “very great.”
Health-related fields, such as medical spas, dentistry, urgent care, and independent and assistant living businesses are very vibrant, according to Levine.
Sarah Webb also attended the BIG event. She has been a care partner for Comfort Care for nearly 23 years and works to help keep people who need care in their homes.
Following her passion is what she does as a certified dementia practitioner, supporting those with memory loss.
“My passion is loving people, especially the elderly generation,” Webb said. “Especially the veterans who served in the war, those who are sick and have debilitating diseases.”
The pandemic affected her business because some families opted to stay at home and take care of their loved one, while others did not want people in their home, according to Webb.
Despite that, the business was able to maintain “at least” 75% of its clients during the pandemic, according to Webb.
Today, the outlook is very good.
“We are continually growing,” Webb said.
Businesses that offer something unique are also doing well, according to Levine.
Graze Craze catered the BIG event with charcuterie boards, with a variety of meats, cheese and crackers, fruits and vegetables, and more. The family-owned business in West Bloomfield has been open for about a month.
“I’m not a cook or a chef, but I just love people and I love hosting,” Marissa Ayar, one of the owners of Graze Craze, said.
The pandemic played a part in her eventually opening a charcuterie business. Initially, Ayar would make boards for people she loved, but when the opportunity to turn charcuterie boards into a business was presented, the mom of young children thought it was a great fit for her and her family.
“I fell in love with charcuterie when charcuterie became crazy years ago,” Ayar said. “Especially during that COVID time. It was our way of going out without going out — making a charcuterie board and having wine. And over the years I’ve gotten pretty good at it.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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Jeff Cauley, owner and principal dealer of Cauley Ferrari, expresses his passion for racing and his “love affair” with Ferrari at the BIG event March 27. The event was presented by the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
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work needed to be done, including relocating two existing lights, relocating two existing signs, relocating a gate with a keypad reader, removing two bollards and replacing them with three bollards, and removing some of the pavement, curb, and gutters.
“There is not any large-scale disturbance to any of the existing landscaping,” Burkholder said at the meeting. “Anything that will be disturbed along the curb and gutter will be returned to grass.”
Plants in the median will be replaced. Since there is no irrigation available in that location, suggestions of native plants, such as black-eyed Susans, were made by a commissioner. The petitioners shared that some of their residents are master gardeners and members of the West Bloomfield Beautification Committee and will likely handle those efforts.
The improvements will include a turnaround before reaching the gate. There will only be “one road in and one road out” of the complex. Some commissioners saw this as a concern.
In response, Maple Place Villas Board Secretary Annette Rozwadowski explained the rationale.
When the subdivision next to the complex was expanded, there was lightweight “farm fencing,” which is now someone’s backyard with more secure fencing, according to Rozwadowksi.
“In case of an emergency, yes, the rear could be opened and people could drive up that hill, but it’s not a gate,” Rozwadowski said at the meeting.
According to Rozwadowski, one road in and out could offer more security.
Michael Patton, the former chief of the West Bloomfield Police Department and a current West Bloomfield Board of Trustees member, inquired as to how the police or other first responders would be able to gain access into the complex, as previously the guard at the gate would just wave them through.
Marie Ruemenapp, who is the chair of the gate committee for Maple Place Villas, explained the “no knock system,” which is when emergency first responders’ “sirens and horns release the gate,” she said.
In such cases, according to her, they would be given a code, which would provide access for all of their vehicles. Amazon, the United States Postal Service, and other box delivery trucks could also be given a code that would work for all of their vehicles.
“So it would be automatic access,” Ruemenapp said at the meeting.
She further elaborated on how to gain entrance onto the property.
She explained that residents can generate a code for their visitors that can be used permanently, on a time-limited basis, or for one-time use. Residents can also send a QR code to their visitors for admittance. According to Ruemenapp, there will be a phone directory for guests to call a resident, who can push a button to open the gate. Also, residents can have an RFID reader — Radio Frequency Identification — on their car and gain immediate access.
According to dhs.gov, “Radio Frequency Identification” technology uses radio waves to identify people or objects. There is a device that reads information contained in a wireless device from a distance, without making physical contact or requiring a line of sight, according to the site.
“I would encourage you, once everything is finalized, (to) be sure to contact police administration and let them know so they can keep up to date,” Patton said at the meeting.
In addition, there will be cameras that take pictures of the cars’ license plates, according to Ruemenapp.
The guard shack has a restroom, running water and air conditioning that will remain. The equipment used for the gate will be housed there.
Rozwadowski explained the backup system in the event of a power outage.
“We have a 24-hour service call system that we’ll be instituting that will be Wi-Fi based, but it can also be phone-line connected,” Roz-
wadski said at the meeting. “We actually have phone lines for our service in the guardhouse and at the clubhouse. …We make sure we have
something that will override a power outage.” Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
After nearly 40 years of having a manned guard at Maple Place Villas, the West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission approved using a card to open the gate.
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Golf
course,” Katherine Khoury, who is the assistant director of the U.S. Senior Women’s Championship, said. “Then we progress and look at the area around it… to be sure that it will be ready for play come time for the Senior Women’s Open.”
Barton Hills checked all of the boxes for the USGA and was chosen for the event due to the combination of a stellar course and a fantastic area to host such a large tournament.
“(Barton Hills) is a phenomenal golf course and their facilities are outstanding,” Khoury said. “There’s really no downside (to choosing Barton Hills). Ann Arbor’s a great location. … We’re very excited.”
Michigan’s amateur championships, including the Golf Association of Michigan men’s amateurs just last summer.
The course has a history of hosting USGA events, including the 1998 U.S. Women’s Amateur and the 2008 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur. It’s also a frequent host of
In 2026, Barton Hills will host the eighth U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship. It’s an event that already means a lot to the community.
“Michigan really embraces championship golf,” Michigan Golf Hall of Famer and Barton Hills member Suzy Green-Roebuck said. “Women’s golf in particular. … The LPGA loved coming to Ann Arbor.”
Green-Roebuck is golf royalty in the metro Detroit area and has seen firsthand the growth of women’s golf locally and nationally. Being a part of that growth and seeing the event come to her own backyard is special.
“We have a great venue for it. Our course is one of the best,” Green-Roebuck said. “I just think it will really suit this tournament to a tee.”
The success of the event over the last seven years has been apparent. Not only has
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Senior Women’s Open at Pine Needles Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The U.S. Senior Women’s Open is scheduled to be played at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor next year.
found the company after returning to Michigan after living in the South for several years. He said they returned as his wife had been given a job opportunity she couldn’t refuse and asked him what he wanted to do.
“I said, ‘Well, actually, I really want to start a theater and a school that really subscribes to my belief that actors are artists in their own right and that really tries to create a vibe where they can really do their highest work,’” Thomakos said.
He brings nearly 40 years of theatrical experience to the company,including three years as the artistic director for Shakespeare Royal Oak.
“It’s my mission to really highlight Michigan actors, directors, and designers and to really show off their abilities,” Thomakos said.
Thomakos said that, aside from his experience, what gives his company an edge is that he is “the most credentialed purveyor of the Michael Chekhov technique in the world.”
The Michael Chekhov technique is a psycho-physical approach to acting. The technique emphasizes imagination and physical movement. It aims to show a character’s emotion with physical gestures to show a connection between an inner response and outer expression. Thomakos said it also requires actors to take responsibility for the work they do and the effect it has on the audience, which Chekhov coined “the theater of the future.”
He said they are really doubling down on that concept and that he believes it shows in the level of care they take with each show and the way the audiences have been responding to their performances.
Berman, a composer and playwright with an extensive background in Broadway theater, agreed that Thomakos’ knowledge and ability to teach the Chekhov technique gives The Inspired Acting Company an edge over other theater companies.
“All the people of the ensemble are going to have the same method,” said Berman. “It’s a very good way to start a company.”
Berman, who has experience with starting new theater companies in New York from the ground up, heard of The Inspired Acting Company and said he had to get involved.
“I saw that it was a new theater company and it was right around the corner from me, and I thought this would
staging for “A
is set up in a
be something to do. I could give back to the theater because I have so much knowledge,” Berman said.
Thomakos said that many people are surprised that a 105-seat theater is located in a strip mall alongside Harbor Freight. He said he chose the location at 1124 E. West Maple Road because it was the site of a former theater company that disbanded at the start of the pandemic.
“Finding a theater space in this area that has already been made into a theater is kind of like finding a unicorn,” Thomakos said. “It was like a miracle.”
Most of the performances are done in a thrust configuration, meaning on three sides so that the audience feels like they are in someone’s living room and as if they are a part of the show.
“Every show that we have done has gotten an amazing response from our audience,” Thomakos said. “Our audiences are just so surprised that our theater is located in a strip mall and is so good. What’s most gratifying to me is not only hearing the audience response, which has been phenomenal, but also when the actors say to me, ‘Oh my gosh, I feel like I’m home. I feel like this is my artistic home,’ and they’re
really surprised that there’s a place where they can really feel free to really be themselves and to really try to aspire to their greatest work.”
Along with theatrical productions, The Inspired Acting Company is also periodically offering acting classes for an atwill donation. Community members are encouraged to sign up online for a class and try their hands at acting.
They also have a great deal of volunteer opportunities. They are currently looking for board members as well as ushers, front of the house staff, and building and run crew members.
Tickets for “A Doll’s House” cost $35 for adults and $30 for those under 30 and those over 65 years old. All tickets are general admission seating. The theater will open one hour before showtime with access to seating 30 minutes prior to showtime. The show runs through May 11.
For more information on performances, classes or getting involved in the theater, visit inspiredacting.org. The theater’s phone number is (248) 863-9953.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Photo by Jon Kind
The
Doll’s House”
thrust formation inside The Inspired Acting Company theater in Walled Lake.
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Mayle, who is the regional spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration.
“Identity verification is such an important part of TSA’s mission, knowing who is going through the checkpoints,” Mayle said. “With 50 states issuing 50 different (driver’s) licenses, we wanted one baseline set of security standards, so we knew that all (driver’s) licenses issued from any state met minimum security protocols.”
Who
According to the Transportation Security Administration’s website, only adults 18 and older are required to have a REAL ID when boarding a plane traveling within the United States. Passengers are encouraged to check with airlines about specific ID requirements for children, according to the site.
What
A REAL ID is a driver’s license that has an image of the state of ID holders, with a star in the middle. An Enhanced Driver’s License is automatically REAL-ID compliant, whether or not it displays the star, according to the Michigan Department of State website.
A REAL ID, or compliant documents, will also be required for entrance into some federal buildings.
For a list of other compliant documents, visit www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/ identification.
When
Although May 7 is the date when the REAL ID requirement begins, Secretary of State offices will continue to issue REAL IDs moving forward, according to Mayle.
“Maybe you’re not traveling until June or July,” Mayle said. “That gives you a little more time.”
How
To schedule an appointment at a local Secretary of State office, call (888) 7676424 or visit https://dsvsesvc.sos.state.mi.us/ TAP/_/.
The documents that are needed at an appointment include a driver’s license or state ID card, a birth certificate with a raised seal of stamp issued by a governmental agency, a valid unexpired U.S. passport or an approved citizenship or legal presence document.
According to the Secretary of State Michigan website, faxes or photocopies of these documents won’t be accepted.
Married women who have taken their
Image provided by the Transportation Security Administration
According to Transportation Security Administration officials, an Enhanced Driver’s License is REAL IDcompliant.
husband’s last name should bring a marriage license or other supporting documentation to verify the name change, according to Mayle.
Sarah Webb is currently gathering the required documents for herself, along with helping her clients navigate the new requirements.
Webb is a certified dementia practitioner and care partner.
Although some effort is required to get a REAL ID, from her perspective, going to the Secretary of State is more convenient than it used to be.
“It is so much easier now that you can make appointments at the Secretary of State, rather than wait in line for an indefinite time,” Webb said.
Andy Howell owns a travel agency in Farmington Hills. He shared that only one client has asked about a REAL ID.
“Most of the people I deal with already have the REAL ID,” Howell said.
Howell advised his client as to what documents to take to a Secretary of State appointment.
Other Tips
Although domestic travelers may still be able to board a plane without a REAL ID, according to Mayle, those who don’t have one can expect delays, as they may have to sign identity-verifying documents.
According to Mayle, the TSA recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight when domestic travelers have a REAL ID or REAL ID-compliant documents. However, more time should be factored into travel plans when they don’t have those documents.
“(The) TSA is going to take a phased enforcement approach, but we don’t really know what that’s going to look like,” Mayle said. “It’s just important you take care of this before any trips you have planned after May 7. … This is something you need to get done sooner rather than later.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
Golf
from page 10A
the tournament itself grown over time, but now women are continuing to golf later in life because of the opportunities available.
“I’ve already seen the trickle down. I’ve seen women in their 40s staying invested in the game… to have the potential to be a part of this,” Green-Roebuck explained. “It’s really a great collection of great amateurs and professionals… names that have walked away and came back and names that have stayed in it.”
It’s an important event. This is a way to celebrate the trailblazers and legends of women’s golf in a way that wasn’t possible before 2018.
“This is a selection of our golfing champions and a population that really needs to be appreciated and celebrated,” Green-Roebuck said.
Among those who will hopefully be participating in the event is 86-year-old JoAnne Carner. Carner is one of the more famous golfers in the history of the sport and is one of the most influential players ever. Her career has helped pave the way for female golfers everywhere.
“She’s the G.O.A.T.(greatest of all time),” Green-Roebuck said. “Last year in Pittsburgh was the first time she was in a (golf) cart.”
One of the best parts about the event is that the course is very open to walk as a spectator. You can walk up to the golfers and interact with legends of the game throughout the day. It’s truly a unique and special atmosphere.
“It’s one of those unique opportunities you truly don’t get at any other U.S. Open. We don’t rope the golf course,” Khoury said. “We rope the tees and the greens, but pretty much after they leave the tee box we encourage fans … you can walk right behind them.”
The hype has already started for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, as Michiganders everywhere are excited to be a part of the event.
“Very aware and very happy to be a part of history bringing the tournament here,” Green-Roebuck said. “I think the ability to host a third USGA women’s event is pretty special for any club, and I’m excited it’s ours.”
The U.S. Senior Women’s Open is for professional and amateur golfers that are at least 50 years of age by the start of tournament play and have a handicap index of 7.4 or less.
The event is scheduled for Aug. 2023, 2026. Visit www.usga.org for more information.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board
1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, April 14, 2025
The above Synopsis shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations: (1) Offce of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org Debbie Binder Township Clerk
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 04/23/2025
CRIME WATCH
Young child found wandering in condominium
complex
WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Police Department dispatch received a call around 10:30 a.m. March 26 from a woman who found a 3-year-old walking around a condominium complex wearing a T-shirt, diaper and no shoes. The woman called the child and the child came to her.
The woman placed the toddler in her car and waited for police, who took custody of the child.
Police located the mother who resides
in the complex. According to police, the mother indicated she had just returned home and had left the child inside and home alone while she went to a doctor’s appointment.
Child Protective Services was notified. The case has been assigned to a youth detective for further investigation.
Police investigate alleged threat
WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 7 p.m. March 30, an 82-yearold woman reported to the West Bloomfield Police Department that her 82-year-old husband had threatened her and left their home.
When police arrived, officers conducted an interview with the woman. According to police, she stated her husband said that, “(He) could not stand [her] anymore.”
After the investigation, police determined the woman’s previously diagnosed dementia had worsened. Officers concluded they did not have sufficient legal grounds to force her to go to an area hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Nurse reportedly threatened by co-worker
WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 7:30 p.m. March 28, West Bloomfield Police Department officers arrived at a medical facility in the 6400 block of Arden.
A nurse at the facility reported that a nursing assistant she works with threatened her.
Officers conducted an investigation with both parties.
The nursing assistant stated she has
been talked down to by the nurse for several weeks since she was hired. According to a report, the nurse stated the assistant “essentially” threatened her for no reason.
Commerce Township man reports larceny
WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 8:50 a.m. March 30, a 53-year-old Commerce Township man went to the West Bloomfield Police Department station to report a larceny.
According to a report, his ex-wife, a West Bloomfield resident, would not give him items that he was awarded as part of a divorce decree.
Officers advised him that this was a civil matter and not a criminal one.
— Gena Johnson
West Bloomfeld Beacon
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