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Birmingham opens new pickleball courts
The pickleball community now has access to courts at Crestview Park in Birmingham. All are welcome, but residents can make reservations. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — Crestview Park in Birmingham is now home to pickleball courts for the community to enjoy. These facilities have been a topic for discussion and highly requested by the community since around 2018, officials said. “We have award-winning parks in the city, and it’s nice to be able to add pickleball to a wide array of activities that people can get out and enjoy,” Communications Director Marianne Gamboa said. According to the USA Pickleball website, the rules of the game were created near Seattle by three men in 1965. It all started on a slow Saturday, when two of the men decided to volley a perforated plastic ball over a badminton net with pingpong paddles. Once they began creating the rules, their goal was to create
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OAKLAND COUNTY — Last November, local residents approved the Oakland County Public Transportation Millage, which authorized the county to levy a millage for the purpose of funding transportation services throughout Oakland County. Before the millage passed, each community in Oakland County could decide if it wanted to opt in or opt out of the public transportation system. But with voters approving the millage, each community in Oakland County is now required to opt in. Residents in communities that opted in prior to the millage passing paid 1 mill in taxes for public transportation services. With the millage having passed, those residents will now pay into a 0.95 mill collection, which is 95 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value of a home, for 10 years. See TRANSIT on page 10A
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‘Airbourne fireworks being shot off in a city environment is way too dangerous’ BIRMINGHAM REMINDS THE COMMUNITY OF FIREWORKS SAFETY AND LAWS BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — As the Fourth of July approaches, the safety and laws governing fireworks should be deeply considered by anyone planning on celebrating the holiday, officials said. Birmingham Fire Chief Paul Wells and Birmingham Police Department Operations Capt. Ryan Kearney spoke on what the city of Birmingham’s firework ordinance prohibits. Under Michigan law, it is unlawful to discharge fireworks except on spe-
ABOVE: This house was included in The Community House Foundation’s 2022 house tour. Addresses of this year’s houses are not yet available. LEFT: Last year’s house tour, which this house was a part of, included a range of architecturally different homes from the local area. Photos provided by The Community House Foundation
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BIRMINGHAM — For the 34th year, The Community House Foundation has announced its annual Birmingham House Tour. The community is invited to register for the event that will take place 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. The Birmingham House Tour is an event hosted by The Community House Foundation that allows the public to explore the unique houses within the Birmingham community. Hall & Hunter Realtors is the presenting sponsor of the event. For the recruitment process, a committee of volunteers set out to find a series of interesting houses to feature in the tour. This year, seven houses were chosen to be a part of the tour. For privacy reasons, organizers of the event do not give out the addresses of the participating homes before the event. “What we try to do is find homes that are architecturally different,” Kathie Ninneman, The Community House’s assistant vice president, said. “We don’t often have them all the same. We have older homes, newer homes, smaller homes and larger homes, all with a variety of architectural details.” See HOUSE TOUR on page 15A
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Revitalization of Somerset’s south rotunda area begins BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com
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. “We have heard the concerns of businesses and residents of
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what Big Beaver looks like in its current state,” said TomcsikHusak. “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 sec-
ond 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 See SOMERSET on page 5A
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BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Public Schools is now using a digital form to collect information for bus transportation services. The routes for the 2023-2024 school year are currently being developed. Students must be pre-registered through the digital form by July 28 in order to access regularly scheduled services. The Bus Transportation Opt-In Form can be found on the Transportation Department’s page on birmingham.k12.mi.us.
BEVERLY HILLS — This summer’s Concert in the Park series presented by the village of Beverly Hills Parks and Recreation Board is well underway. The next show in the series is on July 14 and will feature a performance by Danny D & the Vagabonds. The Rod Stewart tribute band is also known for playing Motown and pop hits. For refreshments, The Great Greek Food Truck will be at the event. The first concert of the series was on June 2 featuring One Foot in the Groove. The final concert will take place Aug. 4 with Northgate Drive. Each concert takes place at Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Beverly Hills. This series is free to the public, and each concert starts at 7 p.m.
FRANKLIN — The Franklin Community Association is hosting Music on the Green 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at 32325 Franklin Road. This event, sponsored by Superior National Bank, is free to everyone. Packin Heat is the featured performer of the concert. Guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets and enjoy the music. There will be food trucks at the event; however, guests can also pack their own picnic lunch to enjoy.
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BIRMINGHAM — Both the Allen House and the Hunter House are open and operating under regular hours. The Birmingham Museum’s Allen House was temporarily closed May 1-June 15. This closure was a part of the museum’s window restoration project. The community is welcome to visit the museum this summer to explore the current featured exhibit, “A Tapestry of Birmingham: Exploring Our Diversity.”
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Artists of all ages can put their creativity to the test for a chance to have their design on a new Bloomfield Township Public Library card. Through June 30, Bloomfield Township residents are invited to submit artwork that could be featured on one of three new library cards. Jen Taggart, the head of youth services, said this will be the first time in the library’s history that community members are invited to craft original artwork for a card. The library’s current card design, she said, has been the same for nearly 15 years. “This contest really provides an opportunity for our patrons of all ages to take part in designing the gateway to all of the wonderful resources at their library,” Taggart explained. Assistant Library Director Katherine Bryant said the township is filled with creative, talented people of all ages. “This is an opportunity to have your artwork featured on library cards reaching thousands of library users and promoting the love for reading and learning,” she said in a statement. Entries will be grouped into three categories: ages 12 and younger, 13-17, and 18 and older. Bloomfield Township residency is a requirement to participate. Entry forms, which are limited to one
per person, are available at the youth desk, the circulation desk, and the adult/teen desk, along with a tray for submissions, and all entries must be submitted on paper at the library. A parent or legal guardian must sign all entry forms from minors. All entries must be received by 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 30. “The designs must be hand-drawn, and they can use pencil, pen, paint, markers, crayons or any other hand-drawn medium. The designs must be original and free of copyright,” Taggart noted. “We love seeing all of these fantastic visual representations of what the library means to everyone that enters.” Artwork will first be judged by library staff based on creativity, design and how they reflect the library and the Bloomfield Township community, and the top 10 in each age category will move forward for public judging. The public will then vote for their favorite between July 16 and 22. The three winners — one from each age category — will have their design featured on a new library card, receive a $100 gift card and be featured in the library newsletter. The three new designs, along with the current design, will be available for patrons to select from starting in September, in celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department is actively investigating a series of incidents involving several unlocked vehicles being rummaged through in various areas of the township between June 12 and 18. There was no evidence of forced entry in any of the cases, leading the Bloomfield Township police to believe that the vehicles were left unlocked. The Bloomfield Township Police Department urges residents to take necessary precautions to protect their vehicles and belongings. Police strongly encourage residents to double-check that their vehicles are secured when parked, even if for a short period of time. Residents are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity or information that may assist in the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to these cases is urged to contact the department’s non-
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle from the 7000 block of Mohansic Drive June 12. The vehicle, a 2020 Dodge Ram pickup truck, was stolen from the driveway overnight. The truck was left unlocked, and the keys were left in the vehicle. The case is currently under investigation by the Bloomfield Township Investigations Unit. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the department’s non-emergency line at (248) 433-7755. The Bloomfield Township Police Department reminds people to always lock their vehicle, remove all valuables, and never leave the keys inside the vehicle.
Jeep stolen from driveway overnight
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 2012 Jeep Wrangler was stolen from a driveway in the 5000 block of Franklin Road overnight June 18. The Jeep was left unlocked, and the keys were left in the vehicle.
The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department’s non- emergency line at (248) 433-7755.
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Man steals king crab legs, drops Intoxicated man pulled them in parking lot and flees over for speeding
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a retail fraud report at Nino Salvaggio’s, 6592 Telegraph Road, on June 13. According to reports, an unknown man attempted to steal $503.15 worth of king crab legs from the store. The suspect ran out of the store toward the parking lot, and dropped the tote of crab legs. The suspect fled from the store in a black Ford Escape. Video surveillance has not yet been obtained. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department’s non-emergency line at (248) 433-7755.
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BIRMINGHAM — In the 2200 block of Dunstable, a Birmingham resident report-
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 9:59 p.m. June 19, a Birmingham officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Woodward Avenue, in the area of Redding Road. The driver, a 32-year-old Sylvan Lake man, exhibited signs of intoxication and was arrested for operating while intoxicated.
Apple AirPods reported missing from package
BIRMINGHAM — On June 19, a 42-year-old Birmingham resident in the 400 block of South Old Woodward reported receiving a package that was supposed to contain Apple AirPods. The package was opened, and it appeared that the item had been taken from inside. The larceny is under further investigation. Continued on page 9A
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BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pierce Street and Maple Road for a report of a male being pepper-sprayed after an altercation at 2:20 a.m. June 18. Officers determined that two males were walking down Pierce Street when another group of three to four males yelled at them while driving by. An argument ensued and became physical. One of the subjects involved, a 25-yearold Rochester Hills resident, allegedly pepper-sprayed a 21-year-old West Bloomfield resident and was arrested for assault and battery.
Firearm stolen from locked vehicle
BIRMINGHAM — A 40-year-old Birmingham resident reported that his Dodge Durango was stolen overnight June 17 in the 400 block of South Old Woodward.
He stated the vehicle had been locked and that he had both sets of keys in his possession. Inside the vehicle were his registered firearm and other property. The case is under further investigation.
BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham resident reported that his Toyota Rav 4 was stolen from his driveway between June 15 and 16 in the 500 block of Aspen Road. The doors were left unlocked, and the keys were in the cupholder. There was an Apple AirTag on the key ring, tracking to Detroit. The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit, and the driver was arrested.
Ford Explorer reported stolen
BIRMINGHAM — On June 15, a 53-year-old Birmingham resident reported that his Ford Explorer was stolen from his driveway overnight in the 1100 block of Fairfax. The victim said that his vehicle had been locked, with a keyfob inside. The case is under further investigation. — Mary Genson and Mary Beth Almond
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‘You can’t get on a bus if the buses aren’t coming out of the factory.’ — Eli Cooper, Oakland County’s first transit manager
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A large chunk of public transportation services are provided by SMART — the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation. However, the Western Oakland Transportation Authority, the North Oakland Transportation Authority and the Older Persons’ Commission are also public transportation service providers. Dave Woodward, who is the chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, authored and sponsored the millage proposal. He shared some updates on changes that have taken place since the millage passed. “Since it’s passed we created the Oakland County Transit Office to help coordinate outreach (and) planning,” Woodward said. “The first promise of this millage was to ensure that all the four transit agencies that were providing services in Oakland County continue to receive (funding) for the next 10 years. … We ensured funding to maintain all the services that were in place, and we also asked if there was a way to improve service, like extending hours. It’s just a function of paying drivers to drive the vehicles longer.” Woodward said that, on average, there is about 50% more funding for the transportation service providers to “expand capacity beyond what they were currently doing,” primarily in the form of extended hours and services for NOTA, WOTA and the OPC. “With SMART, we also laid out a top priority to make certain that we get extended routes as quickly as possible,” he said. “So, maintain what we had in place, but get new routes. … SMART has, over the last few weeks, began going through its required federal process. You have to have public hearings and get feedback before you do any route extensions and changes, and people can go to the SMART website — people can
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An update was given on Oakland County’s public transportation system during a “Transit Tuesday Talk” gathering May 23 at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac. Pictured, from the left, are Oakland County’s new transit manager, Eli Cooper; Transportation Riders United Executive Director Megan Owens; SMART Vice President of External Affairs Bernard Parker; and Dave Woodward, who is the chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. submit feedback via email, letters or take part in some of the publicized community sharings that have been scheduled. So those are the big things, collectively.” Woodward said that initial contracts are in place for additional funding for expanded service. “(They are) three-year contracts with annual renewals,” he said. “The expansion of fixed-route processes (is) underway. I’m optimistic by this fall that we will be having fixed route service out to areas that have never had it before.” Woodward expanded on his thoughts. “We’re also in the process of identifying where there’s additional gaps of service and who are the best people to do that,” he said. “Is it a further expansion of the providers in place? Is it new partnerships with additional providers? We want a guarantee there’s a base level of service so that people can get to the places they need and want to go.” Woodward would also like to leverage as many government resources as possible.
“From a state legislative policy perspective, we’re working really hard to make certain that state funding for local bus operating services — this is state funds that provide matching dollars for locally generated revenue like we are – we want to see that revenue increases, because, roughly, it’s like a 30% match of our public millage dollars,” he said. “That allows us to bring additional resources for further expansion of service, deployment of technology, and collectively leveraging these dollars to pull down even further federal funds for new vehicles.” From Woodward’s perspective, three things required to make transit work are money, drivers for the public transportation vehicles and the actual vehicles. The chip shortage affecting the automobile industry is having an impact on the availability of public transportation vehicles. Woodward said that the “lead time” to order specialized Americans with Disabilities Act-equipped vehicles is long. “You have to put your order in, and it
takes six months, nine months, I’ve heard even 18 months from the point you put your order in to actually have a vehicle arrive,” he said. Woodward said that there are some short-term gaps. “(There’s) some smaller transit vans that some of the providers use, and so (we) freed up some resources to make those available,” he said. “These smaller transit agencies, they don’t generally run the fixed route. They have more of the curb-to-curb, doorto-door service. It’s supply-chain issues, (the) chip shortage — all of those things have complicated access to vehicles. I think we’ve cracked the nut, in terms of having resources available. Now we’ve just got to work out the logistics to be able to get the vehicles to increase capacity.” Although the passage of the millage has helped with funding, Eli Cooper, Oakland County’s first transit manager, acknowledged that the challenge is getting vehicles and vehicle operators, in order to expand services. Cooper spoke at a “Transit Tuesday Talk” event at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac last month. “You can’t get on a bus if the buses aren’t coming out of the factory, and so, these are the kind of things we’re going to be working (on) as hard as we can to prepare the plans,” Cooper said. “We’re using the county’s millage resources to encourage the expansion. It’s been a long, long time since we’ve seen expansion; we’re seeing it now because the county helped get the message out. We just need to see success breed success.” Bernard Parker, who is SMART’s vice president of external affairs, also spoke at the “Transit Tuesday Talk” event. “One of the things I learned about transit, unfortunately, is sometimes things don’t turn bad overnight; they won’t turn good overnight, either. It’s a process,” Parker said. “You have to be patient with us, but See TRANSIT on page 14A
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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
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LEFT: “Simple yet classy, this outdoor living space provides a breath of fresh air at any time of the day or summer night,” Shelby Township resident Sylvia Finnigan said of her balcony. RIGHT: Raymond Patrick, of Utica, has designed his backyard in a creative way that incorporates features of a larger space into a smaller yard. 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. “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. See OUTDOOR on page 13A
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“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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you have to hold us accountable. “(Residents) voted overwhelmingly to expand, to have non opt-outs in Oakland County, so we either have to produce or get out of the way.” Parker specifically addressed the shortage of public transportation system drivers. “Post-COVID, (people) don’t want to go to work,” he said. “One of the things we’re trying to do at SMART is not only do more hiring, (but) more recruiting. … We really are trying.” Woodward addressed what is required to “meet the demand that we know is out there.” “We need even more vehicles,” he said. “Now those additional vehicles also need drivers. All those variables are working at the same time, and that’s why you need a transit manager and leadership at all these transit agencies working together. I’m optimistic about what we’re going to be able to accomplish in a year out. I think it’s important to keep in mind the dollars for this millage didn’t become available until February of this year.” Woodward said that there won’t be fixed routes on every corridor in Oakland County, as it doesn’t make sense in areas that
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cific dates, which of course, includes the Fourth of July. Specifically, fireworks are legal from 11 a.m.- 11:45 p.m. June 29-July 4, and on July 5 if it happens to be on a Friday or a Saturday, which this year doesn’t apply. However, this does not mean residents are free to be reckless with their celebrations, officials said. Birmingham has established guidelines for discharging fireworks, which will result in a fine if broken. According to Birmingham’s fortified fireworks ordinance that was adopted in November 2022, any airborne fireworks that go off in Birmingham will be investigated, and perpetrators will be issued a $500 fine if litter is found. “Unfortunately, in a suburban area like Birmingham, the properties are so close together that it’s hard to find a spot where those wouldn’t litter and/or possibly damage private property,” Kearney said. Litter from fireworks can damage public property or a neighbor’s property, as well
don’t have the density to support it. From his perspective, in some rural areas, curb-tocurb and door-to-door service is a more logical solution. He was asked if there will be fixed routes in communities such as Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and Keego Harbor, all of which previously opted out of having public transportation services. “Certainly, yeah,” Woodward said. “Telegraph runs through Keego and Sylvan and will be able to participate, not just from the fixed route, but also the paratransit. So if you have mobility issues and are within a certain distance of a fixed route, that, then, will come and pick you up on a scheduled time that the rider needs. Some additional routes are being talked about in that area.” Bloomfield Hills is another city that previously opted out of the public transportation system. Bloomfield Hills City Manager David Hendickson said Bloomfield Hills is currently working with the other entities involved to figure out where the city fits into the transit plans. “We are going to try to utilize services for our residents to the best of our ability, but at the same time, we want to make sure anything that’s done is done in a safe way and that there’s nothing that’s going to cause any harm to our residents or businesses,” Hendickson said.
He said there are no updates as of now as they are in the early stages of planning. “We understand it’s going to be a couple of years before there’s any impact or any infrastructure within our city,”Hendickson said. “So, we are just trying to understand how that is all going to work and we want to do it cooperatively in the safest way possible.” According to Woodward, SMART is in the process of undertaking a full inventory of bus stops. “We set money aside in every year’s millage to be used for infrastructure, working with local communities,” he said. “In some cases, that might be doing some sidewalk improvements. … You’re not going to have a covered bus stop at every (location). That doesn’t make sense, but that is part of the expansion. But I think it’s also important to look back (at) where we already had service and improve the rider experience there as well.” Woodward said that he expects to see more bus stops by the fall, with SMART responsible for building them. He indicated that it is still too early to know the statistics for public transportation ridership since the millage passed. “Give me six more months, because we’re going to be able to go to more places, because providers of these services are extending their hours — more rides are going
to be made available, because the capacity’s there to deliver more rides,” Woodward said. Woodward shared another of his aspirations for public transit in Oakland County. “The agencies are aligning their price structure to be the same, because we want to move, in the end, to a seamless transit experience,” he said. “Hopefully, by the end of this year, we will have a much clearer (understanding) of a singular dispatch platform that all these transit agencies are working on, so that if you or I are going to use a transit service, it’s a seamless experience, regardless of who the actual provider of that service is. I just have to get from point A to point B. I don’t care if it’s a SMART bus that gets me there, if it’s a WOTA bus that gets me there or a NOTA bus — I just need to be able to get there reliably, affordably, safely, and all these agencies working together is the way to do it.” Woodward provided his version of what success would look like. “More people being able to get more places they want and need to go, and able to do that over more hours of the day,” he said. “When these smaller providers all collectively agreed to expand service (and) increase days of service, that’s a win for everybody.” For more information about public transportation services and schedules, visit smartbus.org, ridewota.org, ridenota.org or opcseniorcenter.org
as potentially cause a dangerous fire. “Airborne fireworks being shot off in a city environment is way too dangerous,” Wells said. While all airborne fireworks are not illegal if they are used safely in a space where no debris lands on any property not owned by the person setting off the fireworks, Wells does not think people should even consider using them in residential areas. “We discourage them 100 percent,” Wells said. “We want people to go watch the fireworks shows on TV or go to events that are being put on by professionals.” In addition to the possibility of a firework misfiring and hurting someone, there is a high probability of a fire involved with the use of airborne fireworks. On the Fourth of July in 2019, there were two house fires in Birmingham that were caused by fireworks. The rules set by the ordinance are designed to protect the people and property within Birmingham. Wells said he is OK with the use of small, ground-based fireworks, such as fountains, as long as they are kept away from any combustible materials.
The fireworks ordinance prohibits anyone under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to discharge fireworks. Violators will be issued a fine. “When you’re drinking, you don’t sometimes make the best decisions, and you definitely should not be lighting off explosives at that time, because too many things can go wrong,” Wells said. Using fireworks somewhere on public or private property without permission from
the owner can also result in a fine. “People think they can just go out to parks or schools and that would be fine, but you have to have permission,” Kearney said. To report a violation of the fireworks ordinance, people can call the Fire Department’s non-emergency number at (248) 530-1906. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
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House Tour While some prefer learning about preserved or restored historical houses, others are interested in seeing the latest in modern architectural and interior design. Both interests can be satisfied during this year’s Birmingham House Tour. “We like to look for as much variety as possible,” Community House Foundation Event Coordinator Lindsey Brenz said. The tour is self-guided, so participants can explore at their own pace. While touring the chosen homes, participants will have the opportunity to interact with knowledgeable docents who can provide interesting information about the homes. Oftentimes, homeowners enlist several different professionals to do work on their home, such as an interior designer. The Community House gives vendors who have worked in the home the opportunity to be in the home during the tour to meet with
the guests. Not only is this a sponsorship opportunity for the vendors, but it allows the community to learn more about the details of the house and connect with experienced vendors in the area. Each guest will receive a program book with information about each house. Some vendors advertise in this program, providing a resource for guests to keep. “We like to look at it as like an inspiration,” Brenz said. “It’s fun and a great opportunity to connect. But then it’s also kind of educational in that sense.” Guests are invited to take a break during their tour for a buffet lunch prepared by The Community House’s corporate executive chef. Participants have the opportunity to just pay for the tour, or they can pay for the tour and lunch. Tickets for the Birmingham House Tour can be purchased by calling (248) 6445832 or visiting communityhouse.com. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095
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PONTIAC — Forty years ago, the Pontiac Fiero drove off the lot for the first time and found its niche in the sports car community. Although the two-seater car was only in production for five years, from 1983 to 1988, there are still Pontiac Fiero owners nationwide. To acknowledge the 40-year anniversary of the Pontiac Fiero this year, a celebration will be held July 12-16 in Pontiac. Presented by M1 Concourse, the celebration will bring home the last Pontiacs made in Pontiac, including the very last car ever produced there — a 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT. Other cars that will be on-site include PPG Pace Cars, the 2+2 Fiero prototype, other Fiero prototypes and special cars from the GM Heritage Center collection. There will be a collection of Fiero vehicles on display. Members of the Pontiac Motorsports Division, Pontiac Design Studio and Pontiac Engineering are expected to attend. The Pontiac Transportation Museum, also a sponsor of the event, will collect oral history testimonies to document individual stories. The three original 1984 Indy Pace Cars are confirmed to be at the event, marking the first time all three cars have been together since race day nearly 40 years ago. Event organizers have set aside July 15 to hold a special See PONTIAC FIERO on page 17A
ABOVE: Fred Bartemeyer, left, and John Callies pose with Bartemeyer’s 1984 Indy PPG Fiero Pace Car. Photo provided by Melinda Kollins
ABOVE: Jennifer Goss, right, has a passion for the Pontiac Fiero because of her dad, Jim Gilbert, left. RIGHT: Jennifer Goss’ parents, Jim and Cyndi Gilbert, were excited when Jim won a Pontiac Fiero in the 1980s. At the time, they lived in Reading, Pennsylvania. Jim died in 2020. Photos provided by Jennifer Goss
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has aged well.” The Midwest Fiero Clubs Region AACA current members include Heartland Fiero Club; Michigan Fiero Club; Wisconsin Fiero Fanatics; Mid-Atlantic Fiero Owners Association; Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts; Kansas City Fiero Owners Group; Minnesota Fieros Forever; Midwest Fieros; North Texas Fiero Club; and Mid-America Fieros. The 10 clubs collaborate to promote and preserve the Pontiac Fiero and the Fiero Community. “We share our interests, passions and friendships,” said Bartemeyer, Midwest Fiero Clubs Region AACA president. “It’s to bring everyone together to have a central resource. We’re a small, close-knit community.” Members don’t have to own a Fiero to join. “You just have to have the interest,” said Bartemeyer, of Davenport, Iowa. “A lot of people join our club to help find them a good car, specifically the Pontiac Fiero.” Bartemeyer bought his first Fiero for $12,000 when he graduated from high school in 1985 at age 18. He saved enough money over the years shoveling snow and mowing lawns. He also took out a small loan to help with the purchase. “I’ve been into cars my entire life. As a young kid with a brand-new car, it was very exciting. It was an incredible experience,” Bartemeyer said. “I took people for rides. It got a lot of use. It was a lot of fun.” One year later, Bartemeyer traded in his ’85 model for a new 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT when they came on the market. “I had to have one,” he said. To date, Bartemeyer owns 26 Fieros, including the 1986 GT model. He’ll bring eight of them to display at next month’s anniversary celebration. To register for the reunion and for more information on all the 40-year celebrations, visit fiero40th.com. T-shirts are guaranteed only to attendees who register before July 1.
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Jackson Wrede’s piece, “Gillian,” won a $2,000 MFAC award. Photo provided by the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
Michigan artists compete in annual BBAC competition BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center has been hosting the Michigan Fine Arts Competition since they inherited it from the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1982. For the 42nd edition of the MFAC, 596 pieces of art were entered. Of these entries, only 90 were selected for the exhibition. This year’s artists include a mix of new artists and artists that the Michigan art community may be more familiar with. “It’s always an exhibit that gives you a pulse of what artists are actually creating, because the work all has been done in the last year and a half, so you can really get a feel for what direction art is moving towards,” said BBAC President and CEO Annie VanGelderen. Artists who received the MCAF award include Jackson Wrede for “Gillian,” Kirk Roda for “Emotion Basket,” Susan AaronTaylor for “Endangered: Red Wolf,” and Philip Ruehle for “Adamant Indecision.” Susan O’Connor earned the President’s Award for “Unload and Lock,” and Candace Pappas earned the Corinne Maillard Robinson Award for “Self- Portrait with Bittersweet Vines.” A Blick Art Materials gift card was
granted to Douglas Malone for “Exile 2,” Sarah Nesbitt for “Migration” and Colleen O’Rourke for “Sorcha.” Each year, the BBAC chooses an outof-state juror to avoid bias towards any of the artists. This year’s juror is Cris Worley, the founder and owner of Cris Worley Fine Arts in Dallas. Worley is a leader in the arts in Dallas and is qualified with over 20 years of experience in the fine arts industry, a bachelor’s in fine art and a master’s in art history. Worley’s process was a layered step-bystep process that required careful attention to detail. While jurying a large number of pieces online, Worley acknowledged the pros and cons of reviewing art on a computer screen. For example, not every piece is the size it is on a computer screen. “You have to kind of be trained to look at the details when you’re taking all these things into consideration,” Worley said. “But there are some great things about doing these kinds of competitions online as well because you can get a broader reach of jurors from anywhere in the country or even beyond who can jury this exhibition and have an opportunity to look at the artwork of artists living and working in Michigan.” Worley’s point ties into the BBAC’s traSee ARTISTS on page 19A
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dition of using an out-of-state juror. Worley said she looked for pieces that grabbed her attention, were interesting to look at and showed an advanced skill level of the medium used. “I am very interested in a strong conceptual foundation, but also the implementation has to be very strong,” Worley said. Worley said that she was flattered to be
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a game that the whole family could enjoy. By 1990, people in every state were playing pickleball. Now, pickleball is played in singles and doubles, with paddles and balls made just for the game. The pickleball craze has grown in popularity throughout the globe, including in Birmingham.
Crestview Park courts
Birmingham Parks and Recreation Manager Carrie Laird said the city has been receiving requests for pickleball since around 2018, when they were building the 2018 Parks and Parks and Recreation Master Plan. During this process, the community was asked to participate by including input on what they would like to see in Birmingham. Pickleball was an often requested feature. Laird said the courts have been highly anticipated, with some community members checking in on its progress regularly. At Crestview Park the city modified
asked to be involved with this competition. “I love having the opportunity to sort of get an insider’s look into the creative community of Michiganders,” Worley said. “I feel like I got a little taste of a world that I don’t know a whole lot about.” The MCAF aligns with the beginning of the BBAC’s kids summer camps, meaning the campers have the opportunity to be inspired by the artist’s work in the gallery. “It is a great experience all summer long to have these children immersed in all this new art,” VanGelderen said.
tennis courts to accommodate six pickleball courts. The total cost of the project was $63,750. The funds are from a 2020 parks and recreation bond. While the community was waiting on this project to be completed, the city made temporary courts at Crestview Park by painting pickleball lines on top of two tennis courts and lowering the net. Laird said the new official pickleball courts have been full of enthusiastic pickleball players since they were opened. They have designated 9 a.m.-noon as “open play” hours. During this time, people are encouraged to mingle and play against each other. “Pickleball is also a very social sport,” Gamboa said. “It is nice to see people smiling and laughing with neighbors who can come together and play pickleball very close to their homes.” The courts are open to everyone on a first come, first served basis, but since they are popular, residents are able to make reservations to ensure they will have a court to play on. Reservations can be made in twohour increments between noon and 8 p.m. at play.bhamgov.org.
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-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.
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SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned
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BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
(586)262-3060
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35%-Spring-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-
(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com
ELITE TREE SERVICE
"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!" Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices! Firewood For Sale
586-756-0757
BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • JUNE 28, 2023
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Pam Stoler
Erin Goerss
Ashley Mann
Sarah Pettit
BETTER TOGETHER Pam Stoler
pam@pamandashley.com
248.840.004444
Erin Goerss
erin@pamandashley.com
248.763.3265
Ashley Mann
ashley@pamandashley.com
248.721.09877
Sarah Pettit
spettit@theagencyre.com
248.535.1811
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The Agency Hall & Hunter | 442 S. Old Woodward Ave. | Birmingham, MI 48009 AN INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED LICENSEE OF UMRO REALTY
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