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On April 22, a celebration was held in downtown Wixom to recognize the opening of Phase Two of the Michigan Air Line Trail.
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Local residents who like the thought of taking a walk, going for a jog or enjoying a bike ride on the trails recently had something to celebrate. On April 22, a ceremony was held to recognize the opening of Phase Two of the Michigan Air Line Trail. The event was held along the trail’s new cycle track route in downtown Wixom. The Michigan Air Line Trail is an approximately 7-mile multiuse pathway that travels through three communities in western Oakland County — Wixom, Walled Lake and Commerce Township. The Air Line connects with the Huron Valley Trail on the west, the West Bloomfield Trail on the east and the M-5/I-275 Metro Trail to the south. The trial is part of the Great Lake to Lake Trail, an approximately 270-mile cross-state pathway that stretches from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. According to a Michigan Air Line Trail fact sheet, the CW2 Trail-
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Part of the agenda at a West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission meeting last year included a proposed development for The Corners property on Walnut Lake Road.
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‘I don’t see the disability — I see the ability’ Miracle League celebrates 20th anniversary with fundraiser BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
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Since being elected as a state representative, West Bloomfield resident Noah Arbit has focused some of his attention on mental health.
‘This job has given me such a purpose’
SOUTHFIELD — Anyone who has had the privilege of attending a game at the Miracle League of Michigan will tell you that it’s so much more than simply playing a game of baseball. Since the first field opened in Conyers, Georgia, in April 2000, the Miracle League has granted children with physical or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to play in a noncompetitive league and, later on, they added a competitive league. Stephen Peck, the founder and director of the Easterseals Miracle League of Michigan, emphasized how life-changing Michigan’s first adaptive baseball
field has been since its founding in 2004. “When you see them hit the ball, which was really the volunteer hitting the ball, you just look at the joy on the player’s face, and it was like they hit the ball. And they did. Because buddy and player become one. Arms, eyes or whatever deficit someone has, we have someone there to help overcome that. So, I always say when you talk about disabilities, and you look at our players with disabilities, I don’t see the disability — I see the ability, because it’s amazing.” The Miracle League offers noncompetitive teams for ages 4 and up and competitive youth teams for individuals in their late teens and even early 30s. The teams fill up with around 400 individuals every summer and fall. Every year, the Miracle League draws in 1,200 volunteer slots for “buddies,” who assist the player during the game. “I call this a win-win-win. It’s a win for our playSee MIRACLE on page 18A
Local state rep chairs House’s first mental health committee BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
West Bloomfield native Noah Arbit took office Jan. 1 as the representative for state House District 20, which comprises all of West Bloomfield Township, eastern Commerce Township along the M-5/Haggerty corridor, Orchard Lake, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, and the northwestern-most part of Bloomfield Township along Square Lake and Telegraph roads. “When I took office, I was assigned to five different committees, which is a lot of committees, and the first one is the behavioral health committee, which I’m the vice chair of,” Arbit said. “This is the first time ever in Michigan history that the Legislature has a dedicated committee to focus on mental health, and that’s really meaningful. I’m very excited to get to that work.” Mental health is one of the issues that Arbit said he campaigned on, and it is one that is personal to him. See MENTAL HEALTH on page 8A
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METRO DETROIT — When school is out and the weather is nice, families can benefit from volunteering together to support local nonprofits and improve the communities they live in. There are several different ways to vol-
unteer throughout the local area. For families who like to spend time together outdoors, local cleanups can be a fun way to enjoy nature and impact the environment. Environmental activist and artist Hannah Tizedes began the Michigan-based nonprofit The Cleanup Club to help create a more plastic-free environment. The Cleanup Club is primarily based in Metro Detroit, but they also do programs in northern Michigan and along Lake Erie. See CLEANUPS on page 6A
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Township reports increased credit rating WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to a press release, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded West Bloomfield Township’s credit rating from AA+ to AAA, which is the highest rating there is. The release states that S&P cited consistently strong financial operations guided by effective management, sustained improvement in the township’s debt, long-term liability positions over the last several years, and an affluent and sizable tax base as the reasons for the rating upgrade. “The improved credit rating was assigned as the township prepared for the sale of capital improvement bonds,” the release states. “The Township is now one of only 5 Michigan townships with a AAA rating. There are only 17 local governments (i.e. counties, cities, townships, etc.) in Michigan that hold the prestigious AAA rating.” Funds raised by the sale of bonds will be used for the modernization of the township Police Department facility as part of the township’s ongoing capital
improvement plan, according to the release. Township Treasurer Teri Weingarden and Township Clerk Debbie Binder were part of the team participating in the ratings call and receipt of bids call. “We were thrilled to receive 10 bids on our proposed bond offer,” the release states. “The robust response and the favorable interest rate are confirmation of the positive impact of the upgraded AAA bond rating. This … saves the taxpayers significant costs.” The capital improvement bonds are expected to close May 16, the release states. “According to the Township’s financial advisor, PFM Financial Advisors, the rating upgrade will have a positive effect on the cost of borrowing for the Township,” the release states. Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan weighed in on the accomplishment. “The township is honored to have achieved this milestone bond rating,” he stated.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS —According to a press release, JARC, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Bloomfield Hills and dedicated to providing housing and services to people with developmental disabilities, is scheduled to host a free-to-the-community musical theater dance class series in June. The three-part class is one of several “Hobbies and Hangouts” events, a program of “Making Community Connections,” which is meant to bring people together to learn a new hobby and connect with one another, the release states. Participants who join the musical theater dance series will learn a dance routine from a Broadway classic, with all experience levels welcome, according to the release. The series of classes is scheduled to take place 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 1, 8 and 15 at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills. According to the release, attendees are required to be able to attend all three class sessions and must sign up through Jessica Tierney by sending an email to jessicatierney@jarc.org or calling (248) 940-2607.
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A Food Truck Tuesdays event is scheduled to take place May 30. According to West Bloomfield Township’s website, Food Truck Tuesdays are held at the Civic Centre complex, 4640 Walnut Lake Road, in a tent between the library and the Recreation Activities Center. The May 30 Food Truck Tuesdays event theme is “Potato Bar.” The event series is organized by West Bloomfield Township and the township’s library, police and parks departments, according to the website.
Sr. Lenore Pochelski retires from Marian High in June BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On May 2, Marian High School celebrated Sr. Lenore Pochelski’s retirement. After her 31 years of service to Marian, she will retire in June. Throughout her time at Marian, she served in the roles of assistant principal, principal, president and head of school. She helped Marian grow in many ways, including raising capital funds to upgrade technology and improve many areas of the school, including the new gymnasium, auditorium, library media center, the Ferris Foyer, and more. During her retirement celebration, the Marian community gathered to share well wishes. A short program was led by past Marian board President Tim McConaghy and included words from Sr. Jane Herb, Rebecca Ewing, Sheila Geary and Kevin Hammer. The Marian Melodies opened and closed the program.
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAMED FOR WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS WALLED LAKE — At a Walled Lake Consolidated School District Board of Education meeting May 4, it was announced that Stuart Riley is the permanent principal at James R. Geisler Middle School. Riley has served as the school’s interim principal since Jan. 9 and will start his permanent role for the 2023-24 school term July 1, according to a press release. “I am beyond excited to begin my role as principal at James R. Geisler Middle School in the 2023-24 school year,” Riley stated via the release. “My time as interim principal has been so rewarding and fulfilling.” Riley has been with Walled Lake Consolidated Schools for his entire
career in education, which spans approximately 30 years. He started at Walled Lake Elementary teaching fifth and sixth grade for eight years before taking over as the director of the Walled Lake Outdoor Education Center in 2001. Riley made an impact on students attending fifth grade camp and other Outdoor Education Center events for 19 years, the release states. In the fall of 2020, Riley was named assistant principal and athletics coordinator at Walled Lake Central, where he served until moving to James R. Geisler Middle School as interim principal in January.
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way Management Council worked to turn an unused railway corridor into the Michigan Air Line Trail, which was named for the Michigan Air Line Railway that dates back to the early 1880s. Phase One was completed in 2019. “Phase One went from Haggerty Road in Commerce Township to Wixom Road in Wixom, and Phase Two kinda picks up where Phase One ends off in Wixom,” said Michigan Air Line Trailway Council Trail Manager John Hensler. “We go into downtown Wixom, through downtown, and then the trail goes up and reconnects a little bit further along the historic rail bed route and goes all the way to Old Pine Road, which is where it actually connects up with the Huron Valley Trail. … It’s paved all the way from the Huron Valley Trail all the way out to the West Bloomfield Trail. It’s all part of this Great Lake to Lake Trail.” Chris Frey is the supervisor for West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation. He discussed how Phase Two of the Michigan Air Line Trail can positively impact the West Bloomfield Trail. “Any connectivity to our trail is great for the community, great for the state,” Frey said. “(It’s) great for the people that live in those communities and the people that live outside of our communities that come to our communities to see what we have to offer.” For those who enjoy trails that connect communities, potentially leading to miles and miles of adventure, there is a lot to be excited about with the Michigan Air Line Trail. “There’s a whole bunch of these trails now that link up, and it’s really fun,” Hensler said. “You can take the trail all the way down to Greenfield Village; you can take the trail all the way down to Lake Erie — (the) Michigan Air Line Trail connects to all those things.” Hensler said that an asphalt surface was used for the trail because it addresses the widest variety of users, including those who like to inline skate, use scooters or travel via bike. “You can use the trail on a long bike ride;
you can use the trail on a walk with your dog to go get ice cream or something like that,” he said. “So we really like the fact that we’re connecting individuals and neighbors, as well as Great Lakes on either end of the state.” The Michigan Air Line Trail was funded by state, regional and federal grants, local communities, and funders such as the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The cost to design and build it, according to the fact sheet, was approximately $5,884,000, with about 90% of that total covered by grants and gifts. “One of the reasons that we wanted to build a trail in the first place was that there were a lot of trails that got you pretty far, but there was a big gap in between them, and I remember when we were pitching the Ralph Wilson Foundation for funding we made a presentation showing them, ‘Look, if you build this trail, you’ll connect three trails that really have a dead-end right now, and people will be able to flow between those trails like they never have before,’” Hensler said. “If you go out on the trail on any day, even on a weekday, but certainly on a weekend day, it is packed with people, so we’re thrilled with how popular it is.” Frey shared a similar sentiment. “Maybe COVID had something to do with this, but I know our trail network is extremely busy,” he said. “Obviously, more on the weekends, but come springtime, people are just itching to get out.” Frey is a proponent of having an abundance of outdoor activities for people to enjoy. “It’s a win-win for everybody,” he said. “The more trails, the better — the more bike paths, the more parkland — all that stuff is a win-win for everybody.” When asked if there are other phases planned, Hensler said, “We’re pretty much done with the actual construction.” “The next phase of the trail, really, is just kind of pretty it up,” he said. “We’ve introduced a lot of nice signage on the Phase One portion of the trail. We’re planning on doing that for Phase Two of the trail as well. We’re making progress.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
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BUSINESS CLIP Habitat Oakland planned to announce the expansion of the ReStore Waterford location with volunteers, supporters and the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce at a grand opening celebration June 9. The store is located at 3653 Highland Road in Waterford, and people can attend the festivities with shopping 10 a.m.-6 p.m., an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, food and drink for purchases, and all-day door prizes. By adding 18,000 square feet to the existing 10,000-square-foot location, for 28,000 square feet total, the Waterford ReStore offers an increase in variety and inventory. Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the price, according to the organization. Sales of donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in Oakland County.Visit or call ReStore Waterford at (248) 338-8392, shop online 24-7 at www.HABROC.org, or donate items by calling (248) 365-4090.
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CRIME WATCH Former employee warned not to return to market
WEST BLOOMFIELD — An employee of a business was terminated from employment due to allegedly making threats to fellow employees at 2:40 p.m. April 28. The employee was contacted via phone by the West Bloomfield Police Department and given a trespass warning to not return to the market.
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“I know that I would not be here today were it not for the resources and opportunities that I had to ensure that my struggles weren’t sentences,” he said. “I know that isn’t the case for far too many people across (the) state.” Arbit is also part of criminal justice and judiciary, families, children and seniors, and natural resources and environmental committees. He shared personal reasons for why he is a mental health advocate. “Before I sort of found my calling and my purpose, I struggled a lot, and that informs why I’m such a strong advocate on mental health and why I want to make access to mental health easier to people,” Arbit said. “When you’re not feeling like you have a purpose, it’s devastating, and it has such profound negative impacts. … It took me to sort of find my niche, find my purpose, to find a role in which I could make a contribution to the improvements in my life — my mental health, my physical health, my relationships. (It’s) been profound, and that makes me such an advocate.” Arbit believes that his role as a state representative has helped him during his journey. “This job has given me such a purpose, a platform, and given me something to fight for,” he said. “The waste of human capital is so profound, and anything I can do to use my own experiences … to help other people sort of get on a good path, too, is really important. … I feel like that’s why I was called to do this.” Dana Lasenby is the chief executive officer and executive director of the Oakland Community Health Network, which is located in Troy.
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 5 p.m. April 29 and 1 p.m. May 1, an individual reported that her Mercedes Benz was broken into at a retirement community on Drake Road. No items of value were stolen. The case was turned over to detectives for review.
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“A person’s mental health influences how they think, feel and behave daily,” Lasenby stated via email. “It can impact coping with stress, overcoming challenges, building relationships and recovering from difficult situations. Individuals with a strong sense of purpose and a positive outlook can have better mental health and overall well-being.” Although Arbit understands that there won’t be agreement on every issue, he has found that the topic of mental health is a unifying one in Lansing. “We have found common ground,” he said. “I think a lot of the issues that I’m working on, like mental health, (is) completely an issue of bi-partisan concern. I believe we will get bi-partisan support on (a) hate-crime package, I really do, because everyone has an interest in building safe and resilient communities, and that’s the common ground that we find, is that everyone wants to be safe, healthy and well.” Arbit, who attended Bloomfield Hills Schools, said he still lives in West Bloomfield. He shared details of some of his day-to-day routines. “I have not moved to Lansing, and I would not move to Lansing,” he said. “We have legislative session (on) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and so I commute back and forth to Lansing, which is a tough commute sometimes — about an hour and a half. Mondays and Fridays we are working in our districts, taking meetings. Sometimes I’ll be at the Keego Harbor City Hall; they’ve given me a space to work at sometimes, which is really nice.” For more information about Oakland Community Health Network, call (248) 4646363 or visit oaklandchn.org. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
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CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF GENERAL ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the May 15, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City of Orchard Lake Village Council the second reading and adoption was held on the General Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 18 - Environment, To Add Article XII, Regulation of Portable Storage Containers. This ordinance will take effect ten (10) days following publication of this notice. Complete copies of the full text of the General Ordinance are available for inspection by and distribution to the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at City Hall. Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 05/24/2023
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CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 15, 2023 At the May 15, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action: o Held a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budgets; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Landscaping Plan for 4316 Cherry Hill Drive; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Read Yard Setback Variance for Construction of a Deck at 5 818 Carmen Ct. East; o Denied a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of a Manufactured Landscape Feature (Statue) at 2960 Orchard Place; o Postponed a Zoning Board of Appeals Variances for Construction of a New Single-Family Home and In-Ground Swimming Pool at 3610 Wards Pointe Drive until the June 20, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting; o Approved General Business Licenses; o Approved a Business License for a Private Event (2nd Annual Concert for Family & Friends) at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s; o Adopted a Resolution Approved Participation in the Oakland County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); o Approved Paving the City Hall Parking Lot; o Approved a Contract for the City Hall Underground Fuel Storage Tank Environmental Monitoring; o Held the Second Reading & Adoption of General Ordinance Amendment Chapter 18 -Environment, To Add Article XII, Regulation of Portable Storage Containers; o Approved the Purchase for Road Salt; o Adopted a Resolution for the 2023 General Appropriations Act; o Accepted all Department Reports. Norm Finkelstein, Mayor
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CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeals at their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: -
Kassab Appeal, 3610 Wards Point Drive (Variances for Construction of a New Single-Family Home and InGround Swimming Pool on the Property. Bahu Appeal, 4545 Dow Ridge (Lakeside Setback for Installation of Retaining Walls and a Deck on the Lakeside of the Property) Spoto Appeal, 5836 Lakeview Avenue (Lakeside and Side Yard Setback for Re-construction of A Non-Conforming Deck)
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ave Renke purchased his first car before he even had a driver’s license. Two weeks before his 16th birthday, in the spring of 1976, Renke and a few friends were riding their 10-speed bicycles in St. Clair Shores. When biking
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Macomb Township resident Dave Renke likes to take his 1955 Chevy Bel Air to various spots, including Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township. Photo provided by Dave Renke
through a random parking lot, the group spotted a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. Renke couldn’t take his eyes off the seafoam green beauty. The teenager left a written note on the windshield with his phone number, asking the owner to contact him if interested in selling the vehicle. “It was a 210 model, two-door post with a six-cylinder engine and an automatic
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PLAN A RELAXING TRIP TO THE TRAVERSE WINE COAST BY GREG TASKER olfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts. No wonder. Some 40 wineries surround this small, postcard-pretty town, which sits at the base of two peninsulas, each designated as its own distinctive grape-growing region. These wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are a huge part of the tourism scene in Traverse City, especially in the summer and fall. What makes this region so special in the vast world of wine? Location. The moderating waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay enable winemakers here to grow familiar European grapes, including chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, cabernet franc and others. The warm waters protect against late spring and early fall frosts. Also worth noting is that the region lies along the 45th parallel, the same latitude as famous wine areas such as the Piedmont region of Italy and the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France. Traverse City makes for an easy weekend visit from metro Detroit. To make the most of a visit to the Traverse Wine Coast, as the region has dubbed itself to the wine world, it’s best to do some planning. Hours and tasting procedures vary from winery to winery. Designated trails on each peninsula can help navigate options. You can also hire a driver for group or personal tours, as
LEFT: Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. RIGHT: One of the first wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards. Photos provided by Traverse City Tourism
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many of them are very familiar with the wineries, including their selection of wines, tasting procedures and more. It used to be that you could show up at any winery unannounced and enjoy a sampling of wines. Since the pandemic, however, many wineries require reservations; it’s best to check before your visit. Many of them also offer only flights of wine or wine by the glass. “Planning is essential for visiting the wineries because there are so many to choose from,” said Nicholas Hartmann, managing director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, representing about 20 wineries. “Checking with a winery ahead of time can save you the disappointment of showing up to find out they’re full because reservations are required.” Visiting wineries, he adds, is “the best way to relax and enjoy this beautiful region.” Traverse City is an ideal staging area for a wine weekend. There are plenty of hotel options and the downtown boasts a vibrant shopping district and top-notch restaurants. The city is also home to a winery, Left Foot Charlie. The winery grows grapes on both peninsulas and offers an impressive selection, including riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay. The winery is located in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a former state hospital that is now an entertainment complex with boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. The winery’s Barrel Room provides a more intimate wine-tasting experience with charcuterie options. Old Mission is the narrowest and busiest of the two peninsulas, largely because it’s so close to downtown Traverse City and a strip of waterfront hotels. Vineyards share the pastoral landscape with tidy apple and cherry orchards, along with unparalleled views of Grand Traverse Bay. One of the first wineries along the peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards. The Italian-style tasting room and winery look like it was plucked from Tuscany and dropped on the hills of Old Mission. The Italian architecture is a clue to the wine being poured inside. Mari is known for growing Italian varietals, including teroldego, nebbiolo and refosco, not so common in these parts. Their growth is aided by the use of “hoop houses,” metal hoop structures draped in plastic. By the way, Mari is owned by the family featured in the reality series “The Curse of Oak Island,” which follows treasure hunters on the island off the shore of Nova Scotia. Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Standout wine options include pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc. Not to be missed is the
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer and works part-time at a winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, Verterra Winery. He highly recommends visiting the winery’s Leland tasting room or vineyard, The Ridge at Verterra, just south of Northport. frosé, a frozen rosé. You can top the concoction with a small pour of your favorite wine. Stroll the secret garden to pick lavender in season and browse a selection of lavenderinspired products. For an overnight option, consider Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn. The well-appointed rooms evoke the styles of a French chateau. Overnight guests receive a bottle of wine and complimentary wine tastings. A gourmet breakfast is served on a patio overlooking vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Cap an afternoon on Old Mission with a stop at the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at the peninsula’s tip. The 1870 lighthouse is open for self-guided tours. The much larger Leelanau Peninsula lies west of Traverse City and is home to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The national lakeshore is a must-see and makes for an easy stopover before heading to wineries. Climb dunes or take a drive up Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for panoramic views of Lake Michigan. North of Sleeping Bear, on Route 22, Good Harbor Vineyards is one of the peninsula’s oldest wineries and pours favorites like riesling, chardonnay and pinot grigio. Its sister winery, Aurora Cellars, is outside Lake Leelanau. Known for its red wines (like blaufrankisch and cabernet franc), the winery includes a renovated 19th century farmhouse that is open to overnight guests. At Shady Lane Cellars, you can sip alfresco in a tasting pavilion with a furnished patio and outdoor fireplace. Top choices here include gruner veltliner, pinot gris and Franc ‘n’ Franc, a blend of cabernet franc and blaufrankisch. Eight miles from Traverse City, this property was once a 100-acre fruit farm. Be sure to step inside the tasting room, a restored 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop. South of Suttons Bay, the Inn at Black Star Farms, which includes a winery, boasts upscale accommodations in a Kentucky-style estate home. The inn is set amid 160 acres and boasts 10 classically furnished guest rooms. Besides the winery, the property includes a farm-to-table bistro, an equestrian facility and hiking trails. The tasting room menu boasts an expansive selection of dry and sweet wines and spirits. Be sure to try the dry riesling, chardonnay and the dry reds.
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Three of Dave and Rosemary Renke’s daughters had wedding photos taken with the Bel Air.
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look at the ’54 Chevy, it was more rounded. In ’55, they made a big change to the body style. In ’55, you could get more color options.” For many years, Renke’s teenage purchase sat in his parents’ Warren garage. “I didn’t start enjoying it until the late ’80s and early ’90s,” he said. “I was always saving up enough money so I could buy the next part.” Prior to that, Renke and his friends spent many nights in the garage restoring the Bel Air. “It originally had a six-cylinder, and then we put a V-8 engine in it,” Renke said. “There was more power. I found an original 265 V-8 Engine and had it rebuilt.” In the late 1980s, the Bel Air got a new look when Renke’s cousin painted it India Ivory and Gypsy Red, which remain its current colors. While many maintenance upgrades have been completed over the years, “I tried to keep the car with the original look,” he said. Renke took the Bel Air with him when he and his wife, Rosemary, moved to Sterling Heights, and it’s still with the couple, who
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Dave Renke, on the right, and his brother Ron, left, pose for a photo with the car during its restoration. Photo provided by Dave Renke
in Sterling Heights. One fun event is the Berkley car parade the Friday evening before the Dream Cruise on Saturday. “You can park your car at the cemetery, get out and can talk to people. You drive down 12 Mile. The crowd is cheering. You feel like a celebrity,” Renke said. “You usu-
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ally get a thumbs-up or a wave. People come to you and say, ‘My dad had a car like that.’ Everyone is very friendly.” The most mileage the Bel Air gets
are the drives to Port Austin for its annual Carfest. As he prepares to retire soon, Renke hopes to enjoy his vintage vehicle “even more with family and friends.”
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now reside in Macomb Township. Renke’s interest in cars dates way back to the days when he and his friends would take apart their bicycles. Renke eventually moved on to cars by buying and selling several different models, including a 1975 Fiat Spider, a 1969 AMC Javelin, a 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass and a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix over the years. “He always had a different car in high school,” Rosemary recalled. According to Renke, because of his love for restoring older cars, Rosemary has “graciously” given up a parking spot in their garage for the past 30-plus years for the Bel Air. “It’s too nostalgic. It’s a part of who he is,” Rosemary said. “Cars are a part of your life.” In time, Renke’s dad had a change of heart and made Renke promise to never sell the Bel Air. “Seems he became very fond of it over the years, just as I have,” Renke said. “And I plan to keep the car and hope to pass it to someone in my family down the road.” The Renkes’ four daughters also are big fans of the Bel Air. Three of their daughters are married, and the car was on-site and photographed with each couple at all three weddings. “They have fun memories of it,” Renke said. Renke often takes his ’55 Chevy to many of the local car cruises and shows, including the Woodward Dream Cruise and the Lakeside Mall Circle Cruise-In on Monday nights
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purpose building, which is currently vacant. Controversy arose last year after a developer, Walnut Lake Holdings, purchased the property and partnered with builder Robertson Brothers Homes. A three-story townhouse community consisting of 101 units for lease was part of the proposed development that came before the township Planning Commission last October. At a Planning Commission meeting, local residents filled a boardroom to voice opposition to the proposed development. Among the concerns of the residents was the density increase that would have resulted from the proposed development. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the proposal be denied. However, with the Planning Commission being a recommending body, the ultimate decision was left up to the township’s Board of Trustees, and at a Board of Trustees meeting last November, the proposal was denied. It was recently announced that The Corners has been purchased by the Chaldean Community Foundation/Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. According to its website, the Chaldean Community Foundation is a nonprofit human and social services organization that was founded in 2006 and provides cultural heritage and charity work in the local Chaldean community. The foundation currently has a location in Sterling Heights. The plan is to renovate the 40,142-squarefoot facility on Walnut Lake Road and add an approximately 2,000-square-foot lobby. There is also expected to be a minor reconfiguration of the parking lot to add an additional 15 spaces, making for a total of 149 spots. According to a press release, between the acquisition and renovation, it is a $10 million project.
Martin Manna, who is the brother of Trustee Jim Manna, is the president of the Chaldean Community Foundation/Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce. “We were looking at the property years ago,” Martin Manna said. “We needed a new and expanded community center in Oakland County to serve our growing community.” Tom Haji is a director for the Chaldean Community Foundation. He said that, on May 23, after press time, the Planning Commission was set to “propose an approval to an amendment to the current zoning ordinance due to the fact that the building’s been abandoned for five years, so they just need to get that approved for our use.” Haji said that he was “very confident” that there would be approval at the Planning Commission level and that the following step would be to go before the Board of Trustees. According to Kaplan, although Board of Trustees member Jim Manna is related to Martin Manna, he can still be a part of the process. “(The) fact that his brother is the applicant doesn’t legally require him to recuse himself,” Kaplan said. “Generally, (there) has to be a financial interest.” Haji shared the Chaldean Community Foundation’s aspiration. “We’re shooting for an Aug. 1 building permit,” he said. Kaplan noted the difference between this project and the controversial property development proposal last year. “We’re not talking about demolition,” he said. “What they (the Chaldean Community Foundation) proposed is within proper zoning.” According to Kaplan, the process for a permit is more cumbersome when it comes to the demolition of buildings, and from his perspective, the Chaldean Community Foundation not proposing to do that is one of the appeals of the project. The other benefit he cited is that there won’t be an increase in density, which means that residents don’t need to be concerned about increased vehicle traffic and increased
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so I think that’s what everybody was after is just, ‘OK, cool; keep it within whatever’s there.’ … They’re not trying to (put) hundreds of people on the lake or trying to completely change the existing zoning or any of that stuff, so it’s being developed within what the current zoning is. I haven’t heard any major opposition or anything like that.” From Jim Manna’s perspective, the Chaldean Community Foundation’s purchase of the property is a “win” for both the township and the Chaldean-American community. “The Corners will serve many functions, including community services and the home of the Chaldean Chamber,” Jim Manna stated via a text message. “The corners will also bring a lot of vibrancy to the area with its multi-million dollar facelift. It’s going to look great and a definite improvement to the area.” According to the release, there will be a
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range of community resources offered at the new center, including classrooms for workforce training, cultural awareness and training resources, a library to preserve historic Chaldean manuscripts dating back to the first century, a theater, a community demonstration kitchen, and a business incubator. “We are preserving the facility,” Martin Manna said. “The building has good bones — just a lot of renovations that’ll take place, including a newly constructed and expanded lobby to serve the folks that we provide support to. … It’s one continuous building. I think if you look at the history, though, there was several additions to the original building.” Martin Manna explained why he doesn’t expect the project to cause a stir among local residents. “This is truly a community center and facility for all to enjoy, so I don’t anticipate we’ll have any issues with the township or the neighbors,” he said. “This will be a state-of-the-art facility with millions of dollars of new investment and landscape architecture that’s gonna add to the uniqueness of that little area — the neighborhood.” Martin Manna said that the Chaldean Community Foundation’s Sterling Heights facility is “very busy.” “We see more than 40,000 individuals a year from 48 different countries of origin,” he said. “So we will be providing access to health care, behavioral health programs, educational-type programs, after-school activity, senior programs, (and) health and wellness — just to name a few.” From Martin Manna’s perspective, the new facility can help accommodate a Chaldean population that is growing in southeast Michigan. “What we view it as is now (having) two large community centers,” he said. “Sterling Heights is about 30,000 square feet;
A proposed development at The Corners property on Walnut Lake Road was met with opposition by residents at a West Bloomfield Township Planning Commission meeting last year. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
this one in West Bloomfield’s about 42,000 square feet. So we have a very large, growing community. In 2016, the estimated population was about 160,000. We feel that it’s north of 200,000 now and continues to grow.” Manna said that the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, which is currently located in Farmington Hills, will move to the new facility on Walnut Lake. Renovation work on the new center is expected to begin this summer, with the goal being to open next spring.
“It’s long overdue,” Martin Manna said. “We’ve been focused on long-term planning for the community, and this will give us the ability to help preserve our culture, our identity and then provide programs and services to better serve the growing community. … We already have a sizable population in West Bloomfield, and many institutions like the St. Thomas Chaldean Catholic Church (and) the Shenandoah Country Club. This is just another addition to those institutions that can better serve the growing community.”
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LEFT: The Miracle League came to Southfield 20 years ago and became Michigan’s first adaptive baseball field. RIGHT: The Miracle League welcomes children 4 and up to join a noncompetitive league, and competitive leagues are available for older kids and young adults.
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ers, because they never had the opportunity,” Peck stated. “Now they’re in major league jerseys coming out like all-stars. It’s a win for the community, because people will come to help out, especially kids who aren’t used to being around those with disabilities, so it normalizes things because they get to talking and realize they do a lot of the same things. The final win is for the parents, because of the volunteers out there working with their kids. It gives the parents an opportunity to sit in the stands like a typical mom and dad going to any typical game.” Although, as Peck outlined, this isn’t your typical game of Little League — it’s got a $2 million field, a $30,000 announcer booth, a half-million-dollar restaurant and each player entering to their own bumper music. A game at the Miracle League is an experience. “There’s a feeling that’s indescribable that people get. It’s an uplifting one.” For parents, the Miracle League has gifted them more than they could’ve ever imagined. Dean Potter is the father of Derrick, who has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, with mobility issues. None of these things can stop Derrick when it comes to playing baseball. Potter describes his son as the type of kid who’s disappointed if there’s a snow day or a game gets rained out, because he loves school and he loves baseball. “It’s more about the sociability, for Derrick. As he hits the ball and is going to first base, he’s giving people high-fives as he’s running the bases,” Potter joked, adding, “Derrick loves the buddy experience. I don’t know where he gets
this from, but he’s quite a flirt. He loves when younger ladies come to help him, and he just lights up. He’s happy as a clam.” Derrick is now 20. He joined the league back when he was around 6 years old. At the time he joined, he was using a walker to help him get around and wearing braces. His father describes feeling somewhat overprotective at first, but then he and his wife eased up when they saw how attentive the buddies were and how inviting the other kids were to Derrick. Potter explained that he and his wife didn’t realize Derrick’s strides until Peck pointed out that at a game last year, when Potter went to help Derrick bat, he pushed his dad away as if to say, “Get out of here, Dad. I got this.” Potter said that the feeling he got watching Derrick hit the ball by himself was indescribable. The Miracle League of Michigan is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser, “Bowl for a Miracle,” at 5 p.m. May 21 at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge in Royal Oak to help cover expenses to replace the surface of the field, which after two decades has started to split. Peck explained that this is a crucial fix because it is a tripping hazard to players in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues. “We made the decision to put $450,000 into removing this existing surface. I mean, it’s bigger than scraping the rubber off. We’re going down to the asphalt into the ground. We’re rebuilding the field surface from scratch and redoing the fence. So, in general, what we’re doing is renovating the field for the next 20 years.” For more information on the Miracle League of Michigan, visit https://www.michiganmiracle.org. To purchase tickets or donate to the fundraiser, visit https://www.eventbrite. com and search “Bowl for a Miracle.” Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
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Man committed after making threats to harm himself, his place of employment
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a business in the 1000 block of Rochester Road to conduct a welfare check on an employee making suicidal statements at 4:20 p.m. April 19. Deputies contacted the caller, who stated his son had made threats to harm himself and possibly “shoot up” his work location. Deputies located the caller’s son, a 30-year-old man, at his place of employment. The investigation revealed that there was no credible threat to the work location and that the son was suffering from a mental crisis. Police said the suspect has no access to weapons. Deputies transported the suspect to the hospital for an involuntary committal and psychological examination. The suspect was served with trespass warning papers and was advised to not return to the business. The business was following up with termination paperwork via mail.
Teens caught trespassing, drinking alcohol at church bus yard
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a church in the 3000 block of South Livernois Road for a suspicious circumstance complaint at 1:51 a.m. April 15. The caller said he observed subjects in a school bus located in the south end of the parking lot and could see lights on within the bus and that the rear door was open. When deputies arrived at the scene, five teens fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit in the parking lot, three of the subjects — two females and one male — were apprehended. The two remaining men continued running eastbound across Livernois Road into a wooded area and were later apprehended with the assistance of a drone. The investigation revealed that all suspects were staying at a friend’s house near the church. Police said the suspects chose to hide their consumption of alcohol by doing it in the neighboring school bus yard. All the suspects’ parents were contacted and responded to the area to retrieve their children, which included a 19-year-old male from Farmington Hills, an 18-year-old male from Farmington Hills, a 17-year-old male from Clawson, an 18-year-old female from Royal Oak and a 17-year-old female from Rochester Hills. All suspects were cited and released to their parents. Deputies said there did not appear to be any signs of damage to the school bus or the surrounding area.
Boy Scouts trailer and gear stolen
NOVI — When the members of Novi Boy Scout Troop 54 arrived for their regular meeting May 8 at Novi Methodist Church, 41671 W. 10 Mile Road, they discovered that their trailer containing their camping supplies, tents, cookware and essentials had been stolen from the parking lot. The troop is asking the public for assistance in locating the trailer and its contents.
$1 stolen from SUV’s console
NOVI — A woman contacted police after she discovered that her 2023 Chevrolet Traverse had been broken into between 4 p.m. May 1 and 2 p.m. May 2 at Novi Ridge Apartments and Townhomes, 23640 Chipmunk Trail, near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads. The vehicle sustained damage to the rear passenger-side window. According to the report, the estimated damage to the vehicle is $1,000, but the only thing the woman reported missing from the vehicle was $1 that had been in the center console. She said the culprit moved the contents in her center console as well. According to the report, the responding police officer observed glass strewn on the rear passenger-side seat. Doorbell camera footage from the resident’s building showed that at 3:01 a.m. May 2, an unknown dark-colored SUV passed in front of her residence. A minute later, there was a loud noise. The officer reviewed the footage and logged it as evidence. However, as no further evidence was discovered, the case was closed.
Street sign spray painted — again
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County reported that a street sign at Harris Lane and Doherty Drive was spray-painted between midnight April 23 and 10 a.m. April 24. The cost to repair the sign was reported to be $629. It was reportedly the third time in two months that the sign has been damaged. No suspects were reported. The case was listed as documentation only.
Attempted home invasion caught on surveillance cameras
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bedford Street for an attempted home invasion at approximately 9:30 p.m. April 27. According to reports, an unidentified man had attempted to enter through the front door, but was unable to gain entry and left the area moments later.
The incident was captured by the resident’s home security system cameras. Officers canvassed the area, and a K-9 track was conducted, with negative results. Evidence technicians processed the front door for fingerprints. This case is currently under investigation.
Man suspected of driving drunk urinates on police car
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers stopped a silver Jeep Cherokee with an expired registration for speeding on Square Lake Road April 29. After contacting the driver, officers suspected that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was also driving on a suspended license and had several warrants for his arrest due to traffic offenses. The driver refused all standard sobriety tests and was subsequently handcuffed and arrested for operating while intoxicated. After the driver was handcuffed, police said, he was able to manipulate his pants and urinate on the patrol car. He then initially refused to get into the police car, but eventually complied and took a seat. Once in the car, the driver became extremely agitated, according to reports. Officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw, and he was transported to a local hospital for medical staff to obtain a blood sample. The driver was held for several hours at the hospital “due to his intoxicated state.” The driver was later released from custody while the Bloomfield Township Police Department awaited the blood sample results. Charges were pending.
Intoxicated driver requires medical evaluation
BIRMINGHAM — On April 25 at approximately 10:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 333 N. Old Woodward on a report of an intoxicated male attempting to leave the parking lot. Witnesses reported that a male driver was attempting to exit the parking lot at the gate when he reversed into their vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver, the witnesses reported that the driver appeared highly intoxicated and in no condition to drive, so the witness called 911. An officer arrived and made contact with the driver, a 63-year-old Clawson man, who appeared highly intoxicated and reported consuming too much alcohol. During the field sobriety evaluation, the man fell, at which point officers contacted the Birmingham Fire Department for a medical evaluation. The Fire Department cleaned the wounds sustained in the fall and medically cleared the man. He
was then arrested and issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.
Possible extortion case involves nude photos
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10:32 p.m. April 26, officers were dispatched to an address on Woodward Avenue for a report of a possible extortion. The victim, a 22-year-old man, reported that he had sent nude photos to an unknown female he met online. After that, the unknown female began threatening to share the nude photos of the victim if he did not send her money. The victim received several calls from an unknown man with a heavy foreign accent from the female’s online account, requesting money. An investigation was ongoing.
Tax check stolen from mail, altered and cashed
FARMINGTON — At 1:30 p.m. April 15, a Farmington resident went to the police station to report that they had been a victim of mail theft. The resident had sent a check to the state of Michigan for income taxes in the amount of $1,021; however, they were notified by their bank that the check had been altered by an unknown suspect and cashed in the amount of $6,024. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation.
Arrest made at fast food location for embezzlement, CCW violation
SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to a fast-food restaurant in the 22000 block of Greenfield Road for an embezzlement investigation at 7:41 p.m. April 21. An undisclosed amount of cash allegedly had been taken by an employee still on the scene when the officers arrived. The manager and witnesses explained to the officers that the money was being counted in the back office to be deposited later that day. The person who was responsible for counting the money was called to the front of the store, and while they were gone, the suspect employee allegedly went to the office and stole some of the cash. The incident was observed on store surveillance, and the employee was correctly identified. The officers took the employee into custody for embezzlement of less than $1,000. While searching the suspect’s backpack, police discovered a handgun, though the suspect did not have a concealed pistol license, so they were charged for the weapon violation.