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MADISON HEIGHTS, ROYAL OAK REACH DEAL ON POLICING BORDER

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS/ROYAL OAK — Road construction on Interstate 75 and its northbound service drive has led to more drivers cutting through the neighborhood north of Lincoln Avenue and south of 11 Mile Road, as they try to reach John R and 11 Mile roads.

This has led to more traffic violations in the area, from speeding to running stop signs.

The Michigan Department of Transportation placed “no right turn” signs at each entry point to the subdivision to try and mitigate the issue.

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Vehicles travel on the northbound I-75 service drive between Lincoln Avenue and 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights.

An arrangement between Madison Heights and Royal Oak will allow police to cross the boundary to enforce laws against people speeding and making illegal turns in the area.

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POLICE READY TO ENFORCE HANDS-FREE DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — A new state law goes into effect June 30 that will make it illegal to use a cellphone with your hands while operating a vehicle, and local police agencies are ready to enforce it.

Previously, the state barred motorists from texting while driving. On June 7, House Bill 4250 was signed into law

by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, expanding the list of banned activities to include other phone uses while driving, such as browsing social media and watching or recording videos.

Simply put, if an officer sees you holding a phone while driving, even while idling at a red light, it could lead to tick-

ets and fines. A court can also order offenders to complete a basic driver improvement course if they commit three or more such civil infractions within a three-year period.

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NEW PLAYSCAPE INSTALLED AT CIVIC CENTER PARK MADISON HEIGHTS CONTINUES TO INVEST IN RECREATIONAL SPACES

And there’s more to come, with the city’s five-year capital improvement plan outlining other projects for the fiscal year beginning July 1. These include renovations for the basketball court at Civic Center Park, See PLAYSCAPE on page 8A

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CGI mockup shows the new playscape at Civic Center Park. At press time, the city of Madison Heights was installing the structure near the parking lot of Fire Station No. 1. A $70,000 grant helped defray the cost of the structure, which replaces one from the early 2000s.

Chattanooga, Tennessee. The city applied for the grant in June 2022, and received it in August. For its part, the city still paid more than $174,000.

According to Adam Owczarzak, assistant to the city manager of Madison Heights, there have been other additions to Civic Center Park in recent years, ranging from a playscape for toddlers, to rain gardens and two new pavilion roofs.

Elsewhere in the city, there have been other projects, big and small, such as the installation of a new disc golf course at Rosie’s Park, and the exercise equipment at Huffman Park’s Fitness Court, as well as a new drinking fountain at Edison Park — with plans to add another at Wildwood Park — and new playscapes at Rosie’s Park and Edison Park, which incorporate modern safety and accessibility standards.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Civic Center Park has a shiny new playscape, made possible with a $70,000 grant, and it’s just the latest in a series of carefully considered purchases for the parks.

The new structure features a variety of slides, ladders and steppingstones, and adds a splash of color to the park with its green canopies, red posts, blue platforms and bright yellow bars.

The park is located at 360 W. 13 Mile Road. The playscape is near the parking lot of Fire Station No. 1 and the Madison Heights Police Department.

The structure replaces a deteriorating one that dates back to the early 2000s, well past its service life.

To fund it, the city secured a $70,000 grant through Game Time, based out of

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Cheryl Rottmann, the city clerk of Madison Heights, has been appointed the new deputy city manager.

She will continue her clerk duties as well.

MADISON HEIGHTS CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH LEFT: Hope Williams, 3, of Madison Heights, and her mom, Erica, feed “Peanut Butter,” one of the animals in the petting zoo at the 2023 Madison Heights Juneteenth Celebration. The event was organized by Madison Heights Citizens United and took place at Civic Center Park on June 17, two days before the Juneteenth holiday. BELOW: Attendees stop by a pavilion with educational exhibits about Juneteenth.

The federal holiday commemorates the date that the last U.S. slaves learned they were free.

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New deputy city manager announced for Madison Heights

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — Cheryl Rottmann, the city clerk of Madison Heights, will now take on a dual role as the deputy city manager. The appointment follows the retirement of the previous deputy, Corey Haines, who was also the police chief.

Members of the Madison Heights City Council were quick to commend Rottmann for the role, citing her familiarity with city operations at all levels.

“I have an incredible amount of faith in Cheryl, not just in her abilities to handle the duties of the deputy city manager, but also to leverage them in a way that will have a significant positive impact for our residents directly,” said Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem.

Rottmann said she will assist City Manager Melissa

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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 in-

spire 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.

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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 balco-

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“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.”

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‘STRIKE OUT PARKINSON’S’ TO HOST 1984 WORLD SERIES Q&A

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ROYAL OAK — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s will be holding its Strike Out Parkinson’s event Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes, located at 4209 Coolidge Highway.

Gibson, the former Detroit Tigers outfielder and current color commentator, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2015. Tickets are now on sale for the event, which will benefit his foundation.

The event will feature a 1984 World Series question-and-answer panel with Hall of Fame shortstop Alan Trammell. There also will be an appearance by former rival and Hall of Famer Goose Gossage, who played for the San Diego Padres in 1984. The Tigers beat the Padres in five games to win the 1984 World Series.

Tickets cost $250, and sponsorships start at $2,500. More information can be found at KirkGibsonFoundation.org.

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Detroit Tigers great Kirk Gibson — pictured at Comerica Park in Detroit — is now one of the leading advocates in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

YOGA IN THE PARK AT SUNSET

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HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will host singer-songwriter Beverly Meyer as she performs her “Together Now” show on Tuesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.

The show is an interactive musical experience where Beverly will play her guitar and sing songs about friendship and kindness. The performance is part of the library’s summer reading program. For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.

COMIC BOOK ARTIST COMES TO TOWN

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will host comic book artist Jerry DeCaire on Saturday, July 15 starting at noon.

DeCaire is best known for his work at Marvel Comics, where he illustrated stories for series such as “Thor,” “XMen,” “Wolverine,” “Punisher,” “Conan,” “Iron Man,” “Nick Fury,” and “The Phantom.” He will talk about his prolific career and teach attendees about his approach to art.

For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.

Fairy house and birdhouse painting MADISON HEIGHTS — The “Art in the Park” program continues at Wildwood Park, located at 26476 Delton St. in Madison Heights, with a July 12 workshop creating birdhouses and fairy houses, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Each project costs $10 for residents, and $11 for nonresidents.

The program is suitable for all ages.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — An evening yoga program will be held outside at Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 28, July 12 and Aug. 16.

Participants will meditate, reconnect with nature, practice breath work and improve overall well-being against the backdrop of the park and setting sun during the Wednesday sessions.

All levels are welcome and participants are encouraged to bring their own mat. Suitable for ages 10 and older, the cost is $15 for residents and $16 for nonresidents, with enrollment information available online at https://bit.ly/SunsetYoga2023.

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tion cups and other attachments to mount phones inside vehicles, so that they can be used without being held.

Brent LeMerise — the incoming chief of the Madison Heights Police Department, and currently its deputy chief — noted that Madison Heights implemented an ordinance in 2022 that closely mirrors the new state law. In addition to banning the hands-on use of electronics while operating a vehicle, Madison Heights also bans other activities while behind the wheel, such as eating, reading, writing, grooming, and interacting with pets or unsecured cargo.

“I think it was pretty progressive of us to get it out in 2022,” LeMerise said. “We got out in front of this issue a year ago, and we’ve already been enforcing this fairly regularly throughout the year. This isn’t anything all that different from what we’ve been doing.

“The public reception has been good so far,” he added. “The officers haven’t had a difficult time enforcing it, and it’s not a difficult law for them or the public to understand. There’s a good reason Governor Whitmer passed this law. This is something that people, overall, want to see.”

Detective Lt. William Hamel, with the Hazel Park Police Department, said that the new state law is “finally addressing the distracted driving we all see on the road every day,” noting in an email that the state had more than 16,500 crashes related to distracted driving in 2021.

“The old bill prohibited using a device while ‘moving.’ The new law prohibits using a device while ‘operating.’ A person that is in a roadway but maybe stopped at a red light or in traffic is now prohibited from holding onto a device,” Hamel explained. “Persons that are distracted with their phones tend to drive erratically or hold up traffic. This conduct around other drivers can increase tension and promotes ‘road rage,’ as well as crash crashes.”

Hamel said that Hazel Park Police will continue to enforce all laws in accordance with the Michigan motor vehicle code.

“Our officers have enforced the older law as it was written, and when the new law takes effect, our officers will be enforcing it as they witness the violation,” Hamel said.

“Officers will use a combination of education and enforcement when addressing the violation.”

LeMerise emphasized the necessity of the new state law, as well as the ordinance that the city already has in place.

“We’ve all seen distracted drivers while driving around ourselves. It’s incredibly dangerous. It’s scary,” LeMerise said. “In a moment’s notice, people can make poor decisions that distract them from paying attention to the environment that surrounds them, and then people get hurt. It’s important to always pay attention while operating a vehicle, to keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road, and to keep your hands away from any electronic devices that could distract you.”

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Marsh with crafting policies, managing and mentoring employees, and by filling in as the acting city manager when Marsh is absent.

“City Manager Marsh is a transformational leader, and I am fortunate to have this opportunity to be part of this team, and to learn from her insight and expertise,” Rottmann said via email.

“Personally, I am a participatory leader, guiding employees, and encouraging them to provide feedback and participate in decision making,” she said. “I want all employees to be the best that they can be, not only for our residents but for themselves, so that they can obtain their professional goals and aspirations.”

Rottmann has served in her role as city clerk since 2014, and will continue to do so alongside her new duties as deputy city manager. Prior to her work in Madison Heights, she was the clerk of Berkley.

As the clerk of Madison Heights,

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the backstop and ballfield at Rosie’s Park, the parking lots at Edison Park and Rosie’s Park, the pavilion at Rosie’s Park and the irrigation system at Huffman Park.

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, marveled at how much work the city has done in the parks during the last decade.

“It has been quite the paradigm shift.

Even that particular playscape at Civic Center, when I first joined council (in 2013), it was already aging, but back then, it was still one of the new structures. Up until around 2013-15, we were putting in a new playscape maybe once every 10 years. But now we’ve been putting in a new playscape almost every year,” Bliss said.

“And I can’t take all the credit for changing that,” he added. “With Melissa Marsh’s leadership as the city manager, we came to an agreement on the City Council that we were going to prioritize investments into our park system, and that we would do it as smart as possible by partnering up and taking advantage of these grant opportunities.”

Madison Heights City Councilwoman Emily Rohrbach said that the improvements to the parks have been a hallmark of the last four years of the City Council.

“We have sought improvement for our residents in not only our parks, but our

Rottmann serves about 30,000 residents, of which 20,000 are registered voters. The clerk’s office runs elections, prepares council agendas, records meetings, publishes notices, manages boards and commissions, compiles data for state and federal programs, and keeps records such as birth certificates, death certificates, permits and licenses.

In addition to her full-time staff, Rottmann manages more than 100 part-time election workers, recruiting and training them. She places local initiatives on the ballot, prepares ballots and test decks, maintains election equipment, codes ballots for tabulation, verifies petitions, and processes affidavits of identity, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

During her time with Madison Heights, she has modernized the clerk’s office with new systems and software, streamlined the business license process, and restructured boards and commissions, including the process for new appointees.

She has also consolidated and relocated precincts for improved efficiency and voter access, implemented new voting equipment

in 2017 and a high-speed tabulator in 2020 to improve the absentee counting board process, and conducted community outreach efforts to increase the city’s permanent absentee ballot application list by 700%.

Rottmann said that the clerk’s office is gearing up to implement changes approved by voters across the state last fall in Proposal 22-2.

“Most impactful to our residents will be nine days of early voting, prepaid postage for absentee ballot applications and ballot return envelopes, and the ability to have a onetime request to receive an absentee ballot for all elections,” Rottmann said, noting that the option for the one-time request will be on the absentee ballot application that voters will receive for the Nov. 7 election.

Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said that Rottmann is not only tuned into what’s happening in town, but also issues at the state and federal levels.

“I believe she will do a great job in this new role as the deputy city manager,” Fleming said.

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, welcomed Rottmann to her new role.

“I am thrilled to be bringing Cheryl on as our deputy city manager,” Grafstein said in an email. “Cheryl has done an impeccable job conducting and supervising all aspects of elections, and outside of election time, she has been instrumental in helping to streamline meetings and other administrative processes. Her experience and knowledge will be a great asset as she takes on this new role.”

Bliss said he appreciates Rottmann’s leadership skills and creative thinking.

“She’s very forward-focused and techsavvy, which is important to me, since technology can make such a difference for our residents,” Bliss said. “She’s also done an incredible job of mobilizing all of our Election Day poll workers. Every resident I’ve spoken to who has worked a poll here has nothing but incredible things to say about Cheryl and the clerk’s office. She has been a steadying force for her department, and an innovative thinker, and I have no doubt that she would make an excellent city manager.”

libraries, city services and public works,” Rohrbach said via email. “With the addition of the newest improvement at Civic Center Park — coupled with the opening of our new Civic Center Plaza — when people come to this city, they will know we are a place that values our residents, our environment, and our ability to serve those who live, work and play in our city.”

Councilmember Quinn Wright described the new playscape as a tangible result of what was a collaborative process.

“These types of investments in our parks are the reason I ran for office,” he said.

“I personally cannot wait to take my kids to the new playscape.”

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor, said in an email that it’s important to update park amenities so that they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “Everyone I talk to wants to see options for residents of all abilities in the parks. I have heard great things about the new disc golf course at Rosie’s, and I know a few people who now work from home that go over to take breaks there, and play the course during the day,” she said. “With more people working from home, either full time or part time, it’s important that we have more areas for them to take breaks and get some fresh air. As we continue to upgrade our parks, I’m seeing more and more of our residents taking advantage of these new amenities.”

Councilmember David Soltis agreed.

“I’m happy to see the parks being modernized,” Soltis said. “They’re a real attraction for our families and kids.”

Councilmember Sean Fleming said he likes the changes so far, but he feels the city can take additional steps to reduce barriers around play structures.

“For example, there are currently barriers around the wood chips under the playscapes, so it can be difficult to roll wheel-

chairs up to them. I think details like that are something we can improve — lowering that trim, and maybe even replacing the wood chips with a flat surface, like a flexible rubber material to absorb the impact of falls,” Fleming said. “I just want us to do all that we can to make our play structures accessible for all.”

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Arts, Beats & Eats to get rid of plastic containers, hopes to allow cannabis in 2023 ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats will be making its big return later this year, and along with it, some bigger changes.

Organizers and stakeholders gathered at a press conference June 7 at Royal Oak’s Baker College campus to announce the return of Arts, Beats & Eats,which will take place Sept. 1-4.

Event Producer Jon Witz told C & G Newspapers that he was thrilled to bring the festival back this year.

“It’s just going to be an amazing show, and it’s going to be something for everyone to enjoy and hopefully have a great experience,” he said.

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will have dozens of musical acts and food options, as well as a juried art show, but the event will be making some big additions this year.

One change, as announced by Mayor Mike Fournier at the press conference, is that Arts, Beats & Eats will no longer serve beverages in plastic.

“That means no more plastic bottles for any of the beverages, all of our beer, soft drinks, water bottles, they’ll all be served in easily recyclable cans,” he said. “There won’t be any plastic cups either. All those beverages will be served in biodegradable corn-based cups.”

The decision behind this move, Fournier said, follows the climate action plan that’s been in motion in Royal Oak.

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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 13A

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.

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The Midwest Fiero Clubs Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) is reaching out to all past workers — from plant workers to project engineers — to attend. Former employees are welcome to attend the Distinguished Speaker event at the Crofoot Ballroom Hall on July 13.

‘We share our interests, passions and friendships.’

Jennifer Goss and Fred Bartemeyer are co-chairing the anniversary celebration.

“We’d like to get the word out about the event,” said Goss, who resides in Staunton, Virginia. “The reunion is to gather and to reminisce.”

So far, 25 people — including people from Washington state, New England and Arizona — have responded, but organizers hope to attract many more.

Goss, who will be in attendance, grew up in a family of Fiero enthusiasts.

“It’s always been a fun sports car that has a great community,” Goss said.

Her dad, Jim Gilbert, even won his own black Fiero after participating in a contest.

“He was very excited,” Goss remembered of her dad, who died in 2020. “He loved the car.”

Her dad’s winning car is now a keepsake.

“I still have it,” Goss said.

There are still Fiero buffs in the U.S. and around the world who have hung onto their cars from the ’80s and are collectors like Goss and her husband, who have eight Fieros.

“It brings back memories of earlier times in their lives,” Goss said. “The young people,

they know how timeless they are. The Fiero 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.

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“Whether it’s looking at the city’s desire to reduce greenhouse gasses or how a threeor four-day festival, we consider our waste and plastic use, you know, as a community, we have these values and we try to embrace them in everything that we do,” he said. “I’m glad that Arts, Beats & Eats and everybody here is on board even with the small things.”

Another big change announced, though it has yet to be confirmed, is the sale and consumption of cannabis at the festival.

Chief Corporate Operations and General Counsel for House of Dank Mike DiLaura said at the press conference that the festival has been working with the state and city on getting approval.

“We’re hopeful that in the next few weeks we’ll be able to confirm that Arts, Beats & Eats and House of Dank will officially be the largest festival in America that has ever introduced legal cannabis sales and consumption into the festival space,” he said.

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But the signs are placed on the service drive’s east side, just prior to each entry point, and that area is within the city limits of Royal Oak, where police from Madison Heights have no jurisdiction.

Now, to address traffic laws at their border, the cities of Madison Heights and Royal Oak have reached an interlocal agreement which will give Madison Heights police the authority to enforce traffic violations on the northbound I-75 service drive between Lincoln and Gardenia avenues.

“Not surprisingly, most drivers don’t pay attention to what city they are in when they’re driving. So I think this is just a common-sense solution to a problem that was partially created by all of this expanded construction on I-75,” said Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights.

“Had that not happened, we might not have this problem to the degree where this is needed,” he said. “But I’m incredibly thankful to our police chief and city staff for coming up with this solution and working with our neighbors to ensure there’s safety across our borders.”

Corey Haines, the police chief of Madison Heights who retires at the end of the month, said via email that the arrangement is focused on vehicles turning into the sub-

Beats & Eats and the city of Royal Oak, but for our company, the industry here in Michigan, and the industry worldwide.”

Witz said on June 18 that the event hasn’t gotten approval from the state yet, but he said the approval is “very likely.” The Royal Oak City Commission previously approved cannabis sales and consumption in a designated area at this year’s festival.

Witz stated that the most exciting part of the event for him as a producer is being able to bring people together.

“We’re unfortunately in some crazy times out there and a festival like ours brings people together, reminds them what they have in common — love of family, love of culture, love of music, love of art, you know, and realizing we have to find what’s in common, and that’s always been my favorite,” he said. “Having 300,000-plus people from all walks of life with different views just realizing, hey, we’re human beings and we like to hang out together.”

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Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

division and then speeding past stop signs.

“All of the streets off the service drive are posted as no right turns,” Haines said. “The issue is that this portion of the service drive is within the jurisdiction of Royal Oak.” Lt. Al Carter, with the Royal Oak Police, described the deal as a practical approach.

“And the agreement can be indefinite, or it can also be terminated at any notice when it’s no longer needed,” Carter said. “It’s just merely assisting, from one police department to another … trying to work the way around the whole little bit of a hiccup with the I-75 construction.”

He added that he would like it if “everyone can just be patient for the time being, and be respectful of all the neighbors in the jurisdictions,” and noted that the traffic “affects both Royal Oak and Madison Heights — but primarily Madison Heights right now.”

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said the speeding is a real problem.

“With all the construction in the city, we’ve been receiving numerous complaints about fast and unsafe driving on Gardenia and nearby streets,” Grafstein said via email.

“To avoid construction, drivers are just tearing down side streets, with no regard for children or others who may be crossing the road. Teaming up with Royal Oak in this interlocal agreement allows officers from both

ABOVE: The Taylor DeRousse Trio performs a song during the Arts, Beats & Eats introductory press conference.

LEFT: Arts, Beats & Eats Event Producer Jon Witz announces the return of the festival in September with some changes at a press conference June 7.

Photos by Mike Koury

cities to enforce traffic violations in this area, and hopefully deter speeders and other reckless drivers here.”

Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said he appreciates the two cities working together.

“As a commuter who frequents the area, personally, I’ve witnessed some traffic offenders who have driven down streets marked ‘Do Not Enter,’ and nearly caused mayhem doing so,” Fleming said. “This new arrangement will help both the commuters in the area and the neighbors who live nearby, eliminating potential safety hazards.”

Bliss said he doesn’t take such arrangements for granted.

“I believe any resident learning about this will wonder why it wasn’t done earlier, since it just makes sense, but I think that undersells the complexity of reaching interlocal agreements like this,” Bliss said. “It’s not always easy to do, getting both police departments and city managers and staffs and councils on board. It’s no small feat, so many congratulations are in order here for enacting it. The only impact to our law-abiding residents is going to be safer streets, because now we’ll be able to ticket those motorists who speed through our subdivisions.”

C & G Staff Writer Michael Koury contributed to this story. Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — An unspecified vehicle was stolen from a business parking lot in the 100 block of West 14 Mile Road between 9 p.m. June 14 and 7 a.m.

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Residential/Commercial Concrete Specialist Decorative Stamped •Driveways •Patios •Parking Lots •Foundations •Stamped Concrete •Exposed Aggregate •Demolition •Excavating •Insured

GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK

Porches, Driveways Sidewalks, Patios, Garage Floors, Foundations, Rat-Walls, Licensed/Insured

586-948-4764

POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI

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CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring!

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Chimney Service ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES Masonry Specialist

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586-719-1202

Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

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with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

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

Licensed/Insured.

30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day.

10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service!

All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts!

Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

Electrical CASTLE ELECTRIC

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines.

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

Drywall

Rick or Shon (586)790-0006

GB GOLDEN BUILT

GARAGE DOOR TUNE UP SPECIAL $75.00

Seamless Gutters and Downspouts Remove/Replace Gutter Guards Free Estimates Licensed/Insured Over 30 Years in Business

• Garage doors, Openers, Broken Springs repaired!

586-948-4764

• Entry, Storm Doors, Patio Doors Installed/Serviced

Handyman Services

• 16x7-2 car door special starting at $1,450.00 INSTALLED

CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN AT 586.215.8138 Gutters

*”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot.

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated.

Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amggutter.com Fully Insured

248-828-7998

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20% off Entire Purchase.

Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

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586-260-5218

RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs.

Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping.

W/35yrs. experience.

Free-estimates.

Gutters

Garage Door Service

0136-2323

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Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY

248-254-2027

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

248-881-5093 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402

A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps

248-892-1927

Hauling & Waste Removal ***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!!

Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

586-360-0681

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

586-258-6672 Home Repairs EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

248-242-1511

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586-552-5416

Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching

Landscaping & Water Gardens

ALLTIMATE

Lawn Maintenance

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SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Paver, Patios, Retaining Walls, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinklers, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

586-719-1202

0402-2323

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033

TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS

586-420-3531

Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.

Restriction May Apply

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

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888.572.0928 586.585.1862

Painting

www.MotorCityPlumber.com

586-792-3117

PETE'S PAINTING

Roofing

SUMMER SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Special pricing for vacant homes.

Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

0201-2325

PEAK PAINTING

WOW PAINTING

586-722-8381

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

Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior.

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured.

Credit-cards accepted.

Now Hiring!!!

Senior & Military Discounts

Summer is here!

Call Today!

Financing Available

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Painting

Credit Cards Accepted

FREE ESTIMATES

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OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals New Construction Yard Drainage Grading Sod/Seed Retaining Walls Walkways Patios Paver Maintenance

• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

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PAINTING by-GPC

MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting!

•Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert

Residential/Commercial

248-990-5388

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Plumbing

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)

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•Residential •Commercial.

•Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts.

•Guaranteed-work.

•25-yrs experience.

Lic.#8109852

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Family Owned & Operated

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

Complete Interior/Exterior

Bright Horizon Services Inc.

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Motor City Plumbing & Drain

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

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Plumbing

Painting

0147-2326

MR. BACKSPLASH

Lawn Maintenance

0325-2302

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

$225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp.

Family Owned

248-707-4851 Tree Service

BERG BROS. LLC. Plumbing

Roofing

586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING

AA4DABLE ROOFING

25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!!

Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

Professional Services

Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$!

SPRING-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!!

Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards.

30yrs-Experience

586-822-5100

CITY ROOFING

MOBILE NOTARY SERVICE Will come to you, Available nights/weekends if needed, Email-Ksweet1222 @gmail.com

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

Roofing

cityroofinginc@gmail.com

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message

MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

586-291-2647

586-733-3004

Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965

586-436-9600

“Fully insured, highly referred.”

Senior discounts.

Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!

(586)262-3060

586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded.

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35%-Spring-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

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"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

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