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The Zekelman Holocaust Center is in the midst of an approximately $31 million renovation project of its core exhibit.
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Multiple communities have been involved in trying to address the deer population in the region. West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan said that the community is split in regard to what to do about the deer population, with some wanting to find a solution to get rid of the deer and others wanting them to be left alone.
The Zekelman Holocaust Center is undergoing a “complete” renovation of its current core exhibit. According to a press release, the 2004 exhibit will be transformed with new interactive galleries and spaces for an enhanced learning experience. The renovated exhibit is set to reopen early next year. The center, which is approximately 55,000 square feet, is scheduled to remain open during construction and feature a temporary exhibit. See EXHIBIT on page 7A
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State Rep. Kelly Breen, D-Novi, is working alongside Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, a Republican, to weed out the wrongful use of the animal tranquilizer xylazine, which is sometimes called “tranq.” Breen will be introducing legislation that, if passed, would make the now easily accessible drug a Schedule 2 narcotic and only available for its intended use in veterinary medicine. “This is something, though, that we need to take immediate action See XYLAZINE on page 13A
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Work has begun on a renovation of Somerset Collection’s south rotunda and parking lot that mall officials say will help revitalize that portion of the mall. The work will include an exterior makeover, a newly paved entry outside of the south rotunda, improved landscaping and lighting, and a new fine dining experience with outside seating. “One of my favorite changes is the curb,” said Somerset Collection general manager Kate Millea. “We noticed that moms with strollers or guests in wheelchairs had a lot of trouble finding their way in. Now they will have 180 degree accessibility for them. There will be all-new beautiful landscaping and lighting, a brighter parking lot for our guests
leaving in the evening and a new restaurant that will be opening in that area. … We’re getting better for you. We’re putting client experience at the forefront at this project. We hope people will come out and see the progress we’re making.” Overall, the Troy business community seems enthusiastic about the changes and what they will mean for Somerset. “We are very excited for Somerset Collection since they’re a big part of the city of Troy and a big draw for the community,” said Tara Tomcsik-Husak, Troy Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “Beautification efforts increase that impact.” The improvements were designed with the ongoing push to revitalize the Big Beaver corridor as a whole in mind. See SOMERSET on page 12A
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LUDINGTON IS A PREMIER LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH TOWN BY GREG TASKER f you haven’t been to Ludington in a while, it’s time to give this Lake Michigan beach town another visit. And not just because the city is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year (though that is a good reason). As far as beach towns go, Ludington offers everything you’d expect: miles and miles of sandy beaches, ice cream and fudge shops, a downtown flush with souvenir and gift shops, and longstanding restaurants that are part of the tradition of returning to favorite beach towns. In the last few years, new restaurants, breweries and other attractions have opened up, adding to the city’s appeal. There are now three breweries in and around Ludington. A couple of wineries have sprouted up outside town, and the city created a social district along several downtown blocks. A food truck court along U.S. 10 offers other casual dining options. The pink Brunch Babes food truck is a standout, serving variations of classic brunch dishes with tater tots. These are all wonderful additions to Ludington, of course, but blending the new with old is really your best bet to experience the charms of this western Michigan city. Participating in local traditions, like watching the car-and-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, return from Wisconsin each evening,
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ABOVE: This year Ludington is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Lake Michigan beach town offers visitors much to do and see. Photo provided by Pure Ludington
ABOVE: Located in Ludington is the carand-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, which returns from Wisconsin each evening. Photo provided by Pure Ludington
ABOVE: House of Flavors, located in downtown Ludington, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. RIGHT: Stearns Park Beach on Lake Michigan is popular with beachgoers. Photos provided by ToddandBradReed.com
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — Connect, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission’s senior center, has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a temporary facility that has been secured. The ceremony is scheduled to take place 9-10 a.m. Aug. 23 at 33230 W. 14 Mile Road, with coffee and treats included. The location is on the corner of 14 Mile and Farmington roads. The ribbon cutting is set for 9:30 a.m. The commission has signed a three-year lease to occupy a storefront located within the Simsbury shopping center at Farmington and 14 Mile roads.
WEST BLOOMFIELD — At the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees meeting June 12, part of the agenda included a proclamation of gratitude for the township’s election workers and polling facilities. The proclamation resolved “that the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees, on behalf of your grateful community, THANKS and recognizes your efforts and contributions toward the integrity and fairness of all elections held in West Bloomfield Township.”
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COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — At a Walled Lake Consolidated Schools Board of Education meeting June 15, Jessica Fisher was appointed as the new assistant principal at Walled Lake Central High School, according to a press release.
Fisher most recently served as the assistant principal at Seminole High School in Pinellas County, Florida. Prior to that, she was an instructional staff developer with Pinellas County Schools. She started her career as a science teacher and also served as the science department head, the release states. “I believe that education is the gateway to endless possibilities,” Fisher stated in the release. Fisher “I’m passionate about education and supporting teachers, students, and the Walled Lake community. Let’s go Vikings!” Fisher, who is a Michigan native, graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in elementary education and holds a master’s of administration and supervision from National Louis University in Tampa, Florida, according to the release.
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OAK PARK/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Star Bakery, located in Oak Park, is scheduled to close July 2, according to a press release. Due to the rising costs of labor and ingredients, and continued difficulties “left over from the pan-
demic,” the business could no longer remain viable, according to the release. “Star Bakery, which was founded in 1915, was well known to generations of Detroiters for providing traditional Jewish-style baked goods such as rye breads, challahs, rolls, rugelach, seven-layer cake and mandel bread,” the release states. “Now production of some of the bakery’s favorite recipes will continue at Diamond Bakery. There will be job losses, but it is hoped some positions will be transferred to Diamond Bakery.” Star Bakery’s owners purchased Diamond Bakery, located on Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, in 2021. According to the release, Diamond Bakery will continue to sell some of Star Bakery’s favorite baked goods, including rugelach, kichel and mandel bread.
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and state dollars. So while all Area Agencies on Aging receive similar funding, we have choices about what we prioritize in our community. And we’re proud of those local ties and how we’re able to utilize this funding to meet the needs that we see in our community,” Wendel said. The comment period has closed for the 2024 fiscal plan, which will run from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024, and the spending plan is being finalized. Wendel said that every three years, the AAA 1-B does a larger, multiyear plan, and in the fall of the subsequent two years, they do plan updates. Currently, the AAA 1-B is in year two of their 2023 to 2025 multiyear plan. For 2024, AAA 1-B’s fiscal plan has $26 million in federal and state funding outlined in the budget. See SENIORS on page 13A
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The Holocaust Center houses museum exhibits, an extensive research library, archives and a gallery for special art and history exhibits. According to its website, each year the Holocaust Center reaches more than 100,000 people through teacher trainings, virtual museum experiences, virtual programs and in-person visits to the museum. The Zekelman Holocaust Center first opened its doors on the campus of the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield as the Holocaust Memorial Center and relocated to the current award-winning building in Farmington Hills in 2004. The renovation project is expected to cost $31 million. Mark Mulder is the director of curatorial affairs at the Zelman Holocaust Center. He provided highlights of the renovation project. “In terms of subject matter, it will still kind of feature a lot of the subject that you would see there if you had been here in previous years,” Mulder said. “We begin with Jewish heritage and culture, (and) we move through the history of the Holocaust. We will be adding content that had been missing previously about the beginning of World War II, and especially focusing on kind of a newer area of study in Holocaust research that we call the ‘Holocaust by bullets,’ which is a lot of the murders that happened in Eastern Europe that did not involve gas chambers and concentration camps, and this is a field that we’re learning more and more about, and so this is a subject that was not as heavily included in the previous exhibit.
We will also be expanding what we call kind of our responsibility section as well, so we’ll talk a little bit about the ‘Now, what?’ after you learn about the Holocaust.” Mulder touched on an important aspect of the renovation project. “This is an extraordinarily exciting thing for all of us, (but) it’s also a huge responsibility,” he said. “What this does for us, and this is a big part of the philosophy behind the renovation, is that we are taking Michigan Holocaust survivors and we are centering their experiences throughout the exhibit, and for us that is a long-term strategy that will set us up for success long-term, in terms of how we talk to visitors, how we get our visitors to connect to the subject matter, and as we prepare for the fact (that) right now some of our Holocaust survivors aren’t as able to be here to speak to our visitors, using their voices becomes more and more important for us.” Given who the primary visitors to the Holocaust Center are, being able to connect to the subject matter can be all the more crucial when it comes to preserving history. “The vast majority of our visitors are here on school trips or on booked tours, and so in a lot of ways we have kind of the added layer of that not everybody that’s here is here because, ‘My first choice – the thing I wanna do the most right now is go to the Holocaust Center,’” Mulder said. “They’re here on a school trip, and so a big draw for us, or a big tool for us, is using compassion within the exhibit to get those kids who are maybe not as passionate about the subject matter, or as immediately interested, and show them how this is still relevant to people who are in Michigan, people who are in school now, even though it happened so long ago.” See EXHIBIT on page 12A
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tion are Farmington, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Auburn Hills, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Franklin, Rochester Hills and Southfield. The coalition partnered with SEMCOG and has also worked with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to formulate a regional plan. SEMCOG serves the southeast Michigan region, made up of Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Livingston, Monroe, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Valentine said that the seven counties were included in the distribution of the survey. “We partnered with SEMCOG, who did a regional deer survey on our behalf to gain the temperament of the region on how deer are affecting their particular neighborhoods in the seven-county area,” Valentine said. “That data has been provided to us, the coalition, and we are working through that to identify an action plan going forward from that data, which is in conjunction with the process the MDNR has laid out for the coalition to implement some new strategies to deal with deer.” Valentine said that the data are with SEMCOG. “The coalition has established a subcommittee to work from that data to identify action items that we can bring forward to the DNR,” he said. “Once we work through that process, we envision the coalition coming back to the various communities in our region and outlining what this action plan looks like. We’re anticipating that to be done sometime this fall. We will be releasing it once we get through our study to talk about what we’ve done, how we got there and what has driven the action items that we will be pursuing as part of this initiative.” Valentine estimated that the responses to the survey numbered See DEER on page 10A
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12,000, which is higher than he expected. West Bloomfield conducted its own survey in November of last year, and according to Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan, there was an “astounding” response to it, with 1,569 residents taking part. “We have an interesting dynamic,” Kaplan said. “I would say there’s a split in the community — 50% love the deer and 50% don’t want the deer.” Kaplan is in favor of launching an education campaign, via local cable television, to deter residents from feeding deer. Another potential remedy is to have an ordinance enacted that prohibits the feeding of deer in the township. However, from Kaplan’s perspective, there are flaws with that scenario. “It’s extremely difficult to enforce because we’re not going to hire undercover police officers to hide in the bushes, waiting for people to leave a piece of meat for a deer,” he said. “Do we want people to have to pay fines and have criminal records because they fed the deer? So that’s more of an educational component, but it’s common sense — don’t feed the deer. If fewer people fed the deer, the deer would find other places to romp.” One of the top complaints from residents about deer is the damage they cause to landscaping. “Feeding the deer is the No. 1 cause for the proliferation of deer in West Bloomfield, and then the fact is, with development occurring, there’s less room for deer to meander,” Kaplan said. “Might’ve been a forest, might’ve been an area with woodlands, might’ve been an area where people grew plants, (but) now you have more areas filled in with single-family homes and apartments. That means the deer are disrupted. They’re dislodged. So that’s why they’re more likely to be found in somebody’s backyard than a forest area.” For some, the solution to the deer population problem is simply to reduce the number of them, but one of the suggested ways of doing that isn’t likely to sit well with many residents. “Do you send in sharpshooters to kill them? Nobody’s in favor of that,” Kaplan said. “(A) cull is where deer are lured to an open area and then they’re shot, they’re extinguished. That would not be a popular move in West Bloomfield. Do we (want to) have our police officers spending time shooting deer, as opposed to deterring crime?” Valentine also recognizes that seeing deer in their community causes a mixed reaction among residents.
“There’s a host of issues that seem to surface to the top of the concerns that we’re hearing, but on the other token, we have a section of the community that loves seeing the deer and is happy with their presence, so it’s really trying to strategize an approach that manages this issue while addressing both levels of feeling for the deer,” he said. Gerry Therrien has been a resident of West Bloomfield for more than 20 years, and he said that deer have “been an issue since I’ve been here.” “I live across the road from a 90-acre nature preserve. Other parts of West Bloomfield are not so inclined, but I’m right next to this nature preserve and that’s where they are,” Therrien said. Therrien is a proponent of a deer cull. “My daughter contracted Lyme disease from deer ticks,” he said. “It’s a painful thing, and she’s not over it yet. That was many years ago. Somebody needs to step up and find a means of decreasing the population of deer here.” Some experts have different opinions of whether that would work to reduce Lyme risk. “The evidence that reducing deer density will reduce tick density is strong,” states Oxford University Press’ Journal of Integrated Pest Management. However, a Humane Society information campaign says that killing deer does not necessarily solve the problem. “Killing deer can make matters worse with respect to human infection. Although adult ticks prefer a large host like deer, they will switch to alternative hosts when their preferred host species isn’t available or the ticks will congregate at higher densities on any remaining deer,” states the site, which notes that the tick is now called the blacklegged tick and has hosts other than deer. Although he understands that it could be challenging, from West Bloomfield resident Jerold Zwar’s perspective, it would be ideal to have the deer shot with a tranquilizer and then taken to a location outside of the township and released. “They’re going to have to shoot them with a drug, with some kind of medication in it, and haul them away, but (it) takes a lot of money to do that,” Zwar said. Another potential solution that has been discussed is lacing food with contraceptives so that female deer cannot become impregnated. Later this year, solutions may be more clearly in focus. “We’re not there yet, in terms of those options,” Valentine said. “That’s what the subcommittee’s going to be discussing as we move forward, so we don’t have any definitive options at this point, other than we’re See DEER on page 14A
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“We have heard the concerns of businesses and residents of what Big Beaver looks like in its current state,” said Tomcsik-Husak. “We want to make sure it’s as good as it can be for those who live in Troy, work in Troy and do business in Troy.” “So many new-to-market retailers have been added, so now felt like the right time,” added Millea. “This is the first major renovation the south building has had since the second level was added in 1992.” Millea declined to speak about the cost of the project. Work began in early June and is expected to be completed in September. As the work goes on, Millea said, they are using it as an opportunity to better show off what some of its businesses have to offer. “Our personal styling team and interns are facilitating photo shoots highlighting our merchants,” she said. “We wanted to have some fun with this project by featuring different brands. We had one with models to feature Ralph Lauren clothing, for instance, that just went up all over the construction area.” While this will shut down some parking during the course of the work, Millea said that guests should still have no trouble parking or entering Somerset. “We were very thoughtful about the process. Only two entrances are being worked on, so we are trying very hard to make sure guests can still access us through the south building’s other six entrances,” she explained. “This will add parking spaces in the long term. The lot that faces Big Beaver will be closed during this time, since they are also being worked on as part of the project. The garages are all still open for the entire project, though.” Several employees working at Somerset said this should be an overall benefit for their businesses.
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Gabi Burman is the director of marketing and communications for the Zekelman Holocaust Center. She has thought about the possibilities that could come from the renovated exhibit. “Our reach is endless in a lot of ways, and once the new exhibit opens with its greater sensibility and increased, up-to-date information, we’ll have it as a tool to achieve our goals for visitors of all kinds, now and in the future,” Burman said. “We’re setting
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Renovations began in early June on Somerset Collection’s south rotunda and the nearby parking lot. Work is expected to be completed in September. “In the long run, in terms of improvements, there is a new restaurant that will be going in and a lot of outdoor seating,” said Brenna Hayman, the manager of the Coffeehaus coffee shop. “That’s really exciting for us, because that kind of seating goes well with our location, and anyone who is looking to go to an upscale restaurant here would also likely be interested in going to an upscale specialty coffee shop.” Many other employees at Somerset agreed that the changes would be good in the long run, although some voiced their concern about the work affecting business for those located in that part of the mall. ourselves up now for the next 50 years.” Mulder said that the designers for the exhibit are some of the top exhibit designers in the world. “We’re working with Ralph Appelbaum Associates, and they are one of the largest exhibit design firms,” he said. “The people on this project are some of the top experts in Holocaust exhibit development. Working with them, what we’re going to get, in terms of the new exhibit, will be a world-class exhibit. There will be few that are at the level this one will be.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
Despite that worry, most were confident the improvements would be a net benefit once work has been completed. “Overall, our feedback has been very positive,” said Millea. “I personally went to all 40 merchants to get feedback from guests and our businesses and was so overjoyed to hear them excited it will be a great new look for Somerset. You can look right down from the skywalk to see the work. I have not had one bad thing said to me about the project.” Tomcsik-Husak hopes this will be another step in drawing in more business, and thus more investment, to Troy. “We’re seeing a draw for people coming
to Troy,” she said. “I don’t see any negative impacts in terms of parking or accessibility issues. We’ve always kept parking as a priority. Beautification is a big push along Big Beaver Road right now. We want to portray the city of Troy as beautiful as it is as people drive by and look out their windows.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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on,” Breen, whose family lost a friend to a fentanyl overdose, told members of the media during a June 9 press conference. “What we are seeing here with tranq is taking our worst opioid epidemic and compounding it. It’s horrific.” Xylazine use is creating a major health crisis across the country, Bouchard said. The drug has become a popular cutting agent in controlled substances. According to Bouchard, since February, it has been seen in approximately 85% of fentanyl seized in Oakland County. Xylazine is not made for human use, and its effects on the human body are severe. “It’s a terrible drug. On the human physiological makeup, it begins to basically degrade and disintegrate your skin over time,” said Bouchard. “It makes the saving efforts that we have less and less effective, because there is no impact of Narcan on this particular drug. So it may take multiple doses of Narcan to save someone who has overdosed on fentanyl laced with tranq.” Xylazine will cause the skin to begin to decay. Chronic wounds, infections and lesions are seen on those who have taken it. It can also cause brain damage and affect mental health.
“It’s a huge, huge threat to health and a big problem,” said Bouchard. Tranq is easily accessible to anyone, as there are no restrictions on its purchase. Xylazine reportedly was first noticed in street drugs on the East Coast, especially in Philadelphia. It is not federally regulated and can easily be ordered online and delivered to one’s doorstep. Bouchard said the drug is steadily being shipped in from China and Mexico. However, Bouchard said it is also being stolen from veterinary clinics. Breen said that combating the epidemic will take a multifaceted approach. She said they not only need to make sure it becomes a Schedule 2 narcotic so that it can be stopped at the border, but officials also need to increase the amount of testing being done for it, as well as to educate the public on the dangers of the drug and what first responders can do to help someone who might be overdosing from it. Xylazine has a sedation effect in humans — it lowers breathing and blood pressure, and it slows down the heart rate. It also has very severe withdrawal symptoms. It is traditionally used as a liquid injectable for large animals in veterinary medicine. However, on the street it is more commonly seen in a solid or powder form. It can be consumed in a variety of ways, including being swallowed, inhaled, smoked, snorted or injected. “There is nothing more important to me
than the safety of the community that I represent, so I want to be able to drop this legislation quickly,” said Breen, who anticipates introduc-
ing the legislation by the end of the month. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF ADOPTION: ORDINANCE 2023-04, KEEGO HARBOR CODE OF ORDINANCES Notice is hereby given that at its meeting on June 15, 2023, the Keego Harbor City Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Map, Chapter 26 of the City’s Municipal Code of Ordinances. The proposed amendment adds the Roosevelt School property at 2065 Cass Lake Road (parcel IDs 18-01-156-001 and 18-01-153-008) to the Village Overlay district. The purpose of the Village Overlay District is to transform the Cass Lake Road corridor into a walkable, tree-lined street fronted with small shops, cafes, parks, and residential clusters and outlines standards related to uses allowed, site development requirements, and architectural requirements. The ordinance shall take effect seven days following this publication. A complete copy of the amendment may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb, Clerk Keego Harbor City Clerk 0131-2326
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request submitted by Justin and Vanessa Scull, for variances from the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the applicant is seeking variances from the requirements of Section 4.08(4): •
The house is required to have a side setback of 3 feet, but has a nonconforming setback of 2.7 feet. The application wishes to add a new dormer to the second floor of the house; per the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a nonconforming structure requires approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The property in question is 2959 Glenbroke St. (parcel ID 18-01-152-003). A complete copy of the application for the requested variance may be examined on the City’s website (KeegoHarbor.org) and at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on July 20, 2023.
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In the breakdown of AAA 1-B’s grant funds, over $12.5 million is allocated to their support services, such as care management, transportation, outreach, in-home injury control, homemaking, legal assistance, health screenings, counseling services and adult day services. Under the “Nutrition/Ombudsman/Respite/Kinship” section of the budget, a little over $12 million is dedicated to nutrition education and providing home-delivered meals through programs like “Meals on Wheels.” A detailed breakdown of the 2024 fiscal plan can be accessed at aaa1b.org, by scrolling down and clicking “Public Hearing on FY 2024 Implementation Plan: May 11.” The AAA 1-B still has grant funds left from the American Rescue Plan Act that must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024. Wendel stated that some of AAA 1-B’s contracted service providers are purchasing equipment with those one-time funds. Wendel said that the COVID-19 pandemic was especially difficult for older adults as they were thrust into isolation. However, a positive outcome that came from the pandemic was the increased awareness and conversations regarding the needs of older adults and caregivers. “As part of my role, I work on our advocacy and talk with elected officials about the needs of older adults. And there’s really a heightened level of concern and interest among decision-makers about the needs of older adults,” Wendel stated. The AAA 1-B serves Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. For more information on the services that the Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides, visit aaa1b.org. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING June 20, 2023 At the June 20, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action: o Adopted the 4th Quarter FY 2022/23 Budget Amendments; o Postponed a Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to Construct a New SingleFamily Home and an In-Ground Swimming Pool for 3610 Wards Pointe Drive until the July 17, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of Retaining Walls and a Deck for 4545 Dow Ridge; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside and Side Yard Setback Variance for Re-Construction of a NonConforming Deck at 5836 Lakeview Avenue; o Denied a Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to Construct a Detached Accessory Building, a Garage in the Front Yard of the Property at 4930 Birchway; o Approved Appointment to the Tri-City Fire Board; o Approved Appointment to the Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communications Commission; o Approved General Business Licenses; o Approved a Fireworks Display Permit for the Orchard Lake Country Club at 5000 West Shore Drive; o Adopted the 2023-24 Water & Sewer Rates; o Approved a Contribution to the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance; o Approved a Water Use Permit for Extension of a Permanent Dock at 3418 Erie Drive; o Approved an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 4545 Dow Ridge; o Adopted the City’s Stormwater Drainage Policy; o Approved the Participation Agreement for the Oakland County 2023 Local Road Improvement Program Matching Fund Pilot Program; o Approved the Managers Employment Contracts; o Approved a Wage Increase for the Part Time P.D. Clerk o Approved a Wage Increase for the Part Time P.D. Officer o Approved the City Hall Paint & Carpet Request; o Accepted all Department Reports. o Accepted all Department Reports. Norm Finkelstein, Mayor Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/28/2023
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WATCH Scantily clad man accused of touching himself in front of females
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Female pedestrians told police that they saw a male watching them from his car as they began walking on a trail at Arrowhead and Pontiac Trail at 1:17 p.m. June 8. When they returned to their vehicle, the male exited his vehicle in a Speedo and short shirt, and allegedly put his hand within the Speedo. The females quickly left the scene. Officers arrived, spoke to the male subject, cited him for obscene conduct and escorted him from the area, the report states.
Neighbor denies taking packages
WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated Feb. 1-May 26, a resident on Eastbrooke Drive said she believes that another resident who lives in the same complex as her has been taking her delivered packages. Packages are routinely delivered to the wrong address, according to the report. The resident who lives where the packages were accidentally delivered denied taking anything that did not belong to her. The case was listed as documentation only.
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If you have information about these crimes or others, call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.
Money allegedly stolen from senior living location
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident of a senior care facility located on Drake Road stated that money was stolen from his room. According to a report dated June 11, the money was last seen in a drawer within the resident’s room. The report states that there are no suspects and that it is for documentation only.
Items allegedly stolen from fitness location
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A man reported that his backpack was stolen from a fitness facility on Orchard Lake Road at 9:48 p.m. June 11. Items listed as being stolen were a wallet, a debit card, $150 in cash and AirPods. The case was turned over to detectives. — Mark Vest
METRO DETROIT — With Summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time for a staycation in your very own backyard. However, creating a comfortable patio setup can be daunting for those living in apartments or condominiums, since there’s less real estate than in your typical suburban backyard. Yet the feat is not impossible, and with a little creativity, you can create an outdoor oasis that offers the perfect backdrop for your morning coffee or sunset cocktails. Utica resident Raymond Patrick began his patio project four years ago when his son and daughter-in-law gifted him a hummingbird feeder. Since then, he has been working every year to improve the backyard of his townhouse and welcome pollinators. “It was all mud when I moved in there. I built the deck, and I had grass down below the deck that was wonderful
walking on barefoot. It felt like carpet. And then I decided to get into the flowers, and I haven’t stopped,” Patrick said. The backyard that was once all mud has been transformed into a well-manicured wildflower garden and patio setup complete with a deck, 20 plants, a table and chairs with an umbrella, a grill and the hummingbird feeder that started it all. Patrick explained that he began his garden by researching online what plants are good for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and are also perennials. Through trial and error, Patrick realized that purchasing most of his plants online wasn’t the best approach, so he shifted toward purchasing from local sellers. For Patrick, part of the learning curve was considering placement and which plants needed full or partial sun. Observing the beauty of hummingbirds, butterflies and bees that visit his garden has become one of Patrick’s favorite pastimes. See DECORATE on page 15A
NOTICE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD BOARD OF REVIEW The West Bloomfield Township Board of Review will convene on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM at the West Bloomfield Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Boardroom, for the purpose of correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors, in accordance with MCL 211.53b. For further information, please contact the Assessor’s Office at 248-451-4850.
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evaluating all this information and we’ll be formulating those as we go. We’re not looking for a single solution, we’re looking for multiple solutions, because the circumstances are a little different in each community, and having kind of a cafeteria-style plan that we can go to, to really customize the action items for a particular community, makes a lot more sense than saying there’s one solution for everybody. That’s why it’s going to take some time to vet that all out.” Valentine provided an explanation as to why it is so commonplace to see deer in the area. “From our area, we have a lot of wetland corridors. We have a lot of green corridors. We have a lot of density, and we have a lot of roads,” he said. “You put all that together, and it creates a combination for high interaction of people and deer.” If a deer is found dead on private property, according to Kaplan, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to incur the expense. “If the deer is on the street or right-of-way, then the Road Commission is responsible for removing the dead or injured deer,” Kaplan said. “If the deer is on a safety path, the township safety path — those are on the main roads — then the township is responsible for removing the deer.” To potentially lessen some of the problems that are being caused by deer, Kaplan offered another idea. “We can’t tell people what to do, but if they erect what’s called a short fence around their area then it’s less likely for the deer to penetrate that area,” he said. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
Debbie Binder West Bloomfield Township Clerk The Township of West Bloomfield will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as: * Hearing impaired sound system & receivers (notify the Clerk or Community Development Department one day prior to meeting of interest) * Signers for the hearing impaired (two {2} weeks advance notice) * Audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting (to individuals with disabilities) two (2) weeks’ notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk or Community Development Director at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Box 250130, West Bloomfield, MI 48325-0130, (248) 451-4800. Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/28/2023
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 20, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request submitted by Jacob Lubig, for a variance from the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the applicant is seeking a variance from the requirements of Section 15.11(c). Section 15.11(c) permits a patio to project 30 feet from the rear of a house into a waterfront setback; the applicant is requesting a 33-foot variance to permit a 63-foot project in order to build a swimming pool. The property in question is 1788 Cass Lake Front Rd (parcel ID 36-18-02-276-011). A complete copy of the application for the requested variance may be examined on the City’s website (KeegoHarbor.org) and at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on July 20, 2023. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb, Clerk City of Keego Harbor Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/28/2023
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Here are some suggestions for a weekend getaway in Ludington: WHERE TO GO: The newly opened Mason County Historical Society is a good place to get your bearings about historical attractions. You can also take tours to learn the history of the region. Purchase tickets to Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the society’s Emporium and Sweet Shop, stocked with history books, souvenirs and candy. Across the street is the Sandcastles Children’ Museum, a small museum with three stories of hands-on exhibits. One of the newest is ¡Hola!, featuring 10 conversational buttons throughout the building to help visitors learn Spanish phrases. Historic White Pine Village, several miles south of Ludington, explores the region’s lumbering and farming past in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with a collection of 30 historic buildings. You can purchase a combination ticket for the village, the maritime museum and the Mason County Research Center at the Emporium. WHERE TO STAY: Ludington has several motels and bed and breakfast inns, many of them within walking distance of downtown and the beach. Summer’s Inn is a renovated motor lodge on Route 10, within blocks of downtown. The adults-only motel serves a gourmet breakfast (quiche and fresh fruit were on the menu when I visited) and despite the busy road out front, the grounds are quiet. A free library and a courtyard garden add to the serenity. For elegant accommodations, consider the Cartier Mansion Bed and Breakfast, the restored former home of a lumber baron. The home’s Carriage House was recently renovated and has four suites. Guests receive a libation upon arrival and a gourmet breakfast each day. One of the owners’ unique offerings is pairing visitors with volunteer opportunities in the community.
“I was sitting at that table last year, and all of the sudden, a hummingbird flew up and was about a foot away from my face. I thought he was going to touch my glasses. Then he flew right around me. I could feel the air from his wings on my ears. And then he stopped over on my right shoulder and just kind of hovered there for a minute and then finally left,” Patrick said. Patrick expressed that he wants to inspire others to utilize their outdoor spaces regardless of how much room they have to work with. “You don’t have to have a big backyard. You can, and then you can go wild, but you can do it in a small space too,” Patrick said. Sylvia Finnigan, who resides in Shelby Township, has made the most of her apartment’s balcony, which measures 6 feet by 9 feet. Finnigan has always had an eye for design and a passion for making the world around her more vibrant. She described her current balcony as “simple yet classy” and one of her most important and favorite spaces. “Every move I’ve made, I have a balcony. And I’ve always made it a fun, lighthearted, whimsical thing, because I really needed that. Let’s put it this way,” Finnigan said, “because a lot of the time, the apartments were smaller, that space had a lot of value. Plus, it also gave you an opportunity to sit out there and enjoy a morning coffee,
an afternoon iced lemonade or a nightcap.” For Finnigan, every new space provides an opportunity to express her creativity. She added that she even wants to start helping others who live in apartments or condos create stylish and affordable patios. Finnigan joked that she has a hard time understanding why some people choose to use their balconies as storage for trash. “There are ways that you can take that space and utilize it and make it private and yet fun and relaxing,” she said. Finnigan affirmed that having a welldecorated balcony or patio doesn’t have to be expensive. When she set out to design her balcony, she made a conscious effort to only purchase items on sale or clearance. A good way to accomplish this is to shop for next summer at the end of this season or shop secondhand, which is also a more sustainable choice. Her favorite solar-powered lights were purchased at Costco last summer for around $30, her chairs were gifted to her as a Mother’s Day gift and are from Target, and her rug she bought at Sam’s Club. For those looking for a simpler layout, Finnigan added that if she could only have three things on her balcony, there would be a chair, a rug and solar lighting because “that’s everything you need.” Finnigan advises that decorating should not be rushed, and it’s crucial to pause and consider how each piece will fit together in a space during the design process. “I think when you start looking for something, the universe has a way of putting things that you think you might need or want out there for you,” she said.
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WHERE TO EAT: The new hot spot is STIX, a renovated bowling alley, restaurant and biergarten outside of the city on the way to Ludington State Park. The biergarten is family friendly with games for adults and children. It’s a great place to grab a meal or a drink after hiking at the state park. Another favorite is Blu Moon Bistro & Cafe, which serves fresh sushi and offers a diverse menu. A local staple is Crown and Cork, formerly PM Steamers. The menu at this waterfront restaurant features Great Lakes seafood, burgers, steaks and more. No visit to Ludington would be complete with a stop at the House of Flavors, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The restaurant serves comfort food, sandwiches and is famous for its extensive selection of ice cream, made right next door at one of Michigan’s largest ice cream production plants.
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Pine Village. I ducked into the maritime museum on a cloudy beach day and was impressed with the exhibits and interactive displays. The museum explores the city’s history on the water, lumbering days, and the steamers and car ferries that once crowded its waters. An extensive exhibit on the Armistice Day Storm in 1940 is mesmerizing. The storm took the lives of 64 sailors on Lake Michigan. Their stories are told with survivor accounts, photographs and video of the shipwrecks at the lake’s bottom. For more information on Ludington or to start planning a trip, visit pureludington.com. Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer. Greg’s articles focused on northern Michigan travel will appear in C & G Newspapers during the summer.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orchard Lake Village Board of Review will meet at 9:00 a.m. until business is concluded on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. The meeting will take place at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml. The purpose of this meeting is to correct Qualified Errors in the assessment roll, and to consider Exemptions for hardship or Disabled Veterans. The meeting is open to the public. Rhonda R. McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/28/2023
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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 Monday, July 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: -
Jung Appeal, 4930 Birchway Drive (Variance to Construct a Detached Accessory Building, a Garage, in the Front Yard of the Property)
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Ahmad Appeal, 5345 Elmgate Bay Drive (Variance to Construct a Detached Accessory Building, a Gazebo, in the Lakeside Yard of the Property)
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Grossman Appeal, 461 7 Commerce Road (Lakeside Setback Variance for a Patio and Installation of Retaining Walls on the Lakeside)
Complete copies of the request are available for review at the Office of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Office, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing. Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 06/28/2023
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30637 W. 14 Mile Rd. / Farmington Hills, MI
3400 Livernois Rd. / Troy, MI
248-534-1977
248-825-8286
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0203-2325
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