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OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning June 30, a new law will go into effect that is meant to take people’s phones out of their hands while driving their vehicles. Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, the “handsfree” distracted driving law puts new restrictions on drivers when it comes to handling their phones. Three bills, HB 4250, 4251 and 4252, were introduced in the state Legislature a couple of months ago and sent to the governor last month for approval. According to the new law, an individual can’t hold or use a phone while operating a vehicle or a school bus. The law says that a driver cannot “Send or receive a telephone call; Send, receive, or read a text message; View, record, or transmit a video; Access, read, or post to a social networking site.” It also states that a driver can’t reach “for a mobile electronic device in a manner that requires a driver to maneuver so that the driver is no longer in a seated driving position, restrained by a seat belt.” With the new law going into effect soon, local police agencies have been reviewing the legislation in the lead up to June 30. Clawson Chief of Police Kellie Bauss said her department’s staff has reviewed the law and everyone is familiar with it, but it won’t change how officers conduct their usual selective traffic enforcement. “At this time, we’re not assigning any extra bodies to a specific detail for it, but I imagine that could come in the future,” she said. “Right now, they all have been trained on the new law and are familiar with it and, you know, we think it’s something that’s very important that’s finally gone
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BERKLEY — After more than a decade away, the Berkley Farmers Market has made a return to the city. On June 1, the Berkley Farmers Market was brought back for the first time in 15 years. It will be running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Thursday through October. The market can be found on Robina Avenue south of 12 Mile Road. The market returned after a number of businesses reached out to the Downtown Development Authority about bringing it back, DDA Executive Director Mike McGuinness said. “There (has) been a lot of community pent-up interest and people have inquired about it, but See MARKET on page 9A
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SHOWING OFF PRIDE LEFT: Berkley resident Ella Darby, 17, offers Pride pins to attendees that she makes through her company, Blue Makes, at the Berkley Pride Block Party June 25. BELOW: The Berkley Pride Block Party was held June 25 on Robina Avenue south of 12 Mile Road.
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ROYAL OAK — After a successful first year, the Royal Oak Taco Fest is looking to have an even bigger second. The Royal Oak Taco Fest will take place June 30 to July 4 around the Centennial Commons in the downtown. More than 50 eateries will be showcased at the festival, with options that will include steak, pork, fish, chicken and vegetarian dishes. Event Producer Jon Witz said the focus of the inaugural Taco Fest was on getting a diverse group of food options together for the attendees. For its follow-up, the focus is on learning from last year and improving the festival. “The restaurants all did so well last year that everybody wants to come back,” he said. “We have more than 20% more trucks than we had last year, but the big word this year was to tweak the event, make it a better experience, add more space, more trucks, more entertainment, more activities, work on a new footprint in the city.” Curating Taco Fest in year two was the event’s biggest challenge, Witz said. He stated that questions arise in deciding the right number of food trucks, estimating the number of people who will attend so they don’t wait too long in lines, and creating the right number of activities and amount of entertainment for the number of people estimated to attend. “The recruiting of the restaurants has been, you know, it’s a lot of logistics work, but we haven’t had to sell that part,” he said. “Top local musicians want to play. So the entertainment and programming has been more logistics than a hard sell. And it’s just really what are we curating, what is the right size? What is the right amount of activities to have for this crowd? What’s this crowd going to be like this year?” The Drunken Rooster food truck, which worked the first Royal Oak Taco Fest, will be in attendance for this year as well with its
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TOP LEFT: Royal Oak native Anthony Kucharski, left, and Wyatt Lucas, right, pose for a photo at last year’s Hockey Mentors event on June 11. BOTTOM LEFT: Marc Henretta, left, with Wyatt Lucas, took part in the event last year along with some fellow Michigan Sled Dogs teammates. ABOVE: An instructor helps a young participant learn how to skate.
TROY — At the core of every sport is a sense of community and love, and there are no boundaries determining who can or cannot be a part of that. Troy native and Lawrence Technological University student Wyatt Lucas, who graduated from Troy High School in 2021, understood the importance of comradery through his days on the Troy varsity hockey team, and also during his journey to becoming an Eagle Scout. For him, the beauty of both worlds, Boy Scouts and hockey, became something he would be able to share with everyone as he thought of a project to obtain his Eagle Scout rank. “I was trying to make a project for trying to get my Eagle Scout, and I was like, ‘I know one thing I very much enjoy and other people can enjoy too is hockey,’” Lucas said. “So, I was thinking of a way to make an event for hockey that will fit in for all people. One of the things when I was doing my research on it is that hockey is literally playable by anyone regardless of your disabilities, because there’s sled hockey, amputee hockey, blind hockey, deaf hockey; there’s just so many options regardless of your disability.”
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ROYAL OAK — More than $100,000 was raised to benefit Corewell Health Beaumont Children’s hospital at its Walk for Miracles event. Approximately 2,500 people participated June 10 at the Detroit Zoo, where they were dressed as superheroes and walked along a 2-mile path inside the zoo. The event was presented by Co-op Solutions and the funding will go toward Children’s Miracle Network programming at Beaumont Children’s. People looking to learn more about the Children’s Miracle Network can do so at beaumont.org/CMN.
HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods’ Fourth of July parade will take to the local streets of the city. The parade will start at 10 a.m. July 4 at Borgman and Woodward avenues and proceed west on Borgman to Scotia Road. It will end at Scotia and Nadine near Burton Park. People looking to march in the parade with the Huntington Woods Peace Group can learn more by contacting Steve Gold at plutsk@gmail. com for details.
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The city of Ferndale raises the Juneteenth flag outside City Hall on June 19. Juneteenth celebrates word of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865.
OAK PARK — After more than 100 years running, Star Bakery announced it will be closing on July 2. The owners, Daniel Buckfire, David Schechter and Stacy Fox, announced in a press release that, due to the rising costs of both labor and ingredients and continued difficulties left over from the pandemic, the business could no longer remain viable. The three bought the business in July 2021. “It was a very hard decision to close, and we did everything we could to try to save Star Bakery and make it profitable,” Buckfire stated. “Wholesale was always a significant part of the business at Star Bakery, and we determined that we were no longer competitive on this side of the business.” Star Bakery first opened in 1915 and was known for its “traditional Jewish-style baked goods such as rye breads, challahs, rolls, rugelach, seven-layer cake and mandel bread.” The release stated that production of some of the bakery’s recipes will continue at Diamond Bakery in West Bloomfield, which the three owners bought in November 2021.
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ROYAL OAK — Shakespeare Royal Oak in its 22nd season will feature “Love’s Labor’s Lost” from July 27 to Aug. 6 at Starr Jaycee Park. Tickets for “Love’s Labor’s Lost” can be bought at shakespeareroyaloak.com. Tickets cost $30 in advance with day-of tickets available at the park’s box office for $35.
Fox stated in the release that the cost of many ingredients went up along with labor costs, and wholesale customers chose to go with “machine-made products rather than the artisanal bread made by Star Bakery.” “We understand these economic decisions, but a small bakery can’t compete with big manufacturers,” she said.
In the lead-up to the season, Shakespeare Royal Oak will host “A Labor of Love!” The preseason cast party fundraiser on June 29 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market will feature an appetizer reception, cash bar and an opportunity to meet members of the cast and company, a press release states. People can visit shakespeareroyaloak.com/support to RSVP for the fundraiser. For more information on the show, visit shakespeareroyaloak.com.
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Transform your outdoor space BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
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
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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 well-decorated 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.
LEFT: Shelby Township resident Susan Topolewski’s vibrant balcony welcomes relaxation and fun for all, including her cat, Panda. Photo provided by Susan Topolewski
ABOVE: This funky balcony and garden scape features pops of bright colors and tiki decor with 13 varieties of herbs and vegetables. Photo provided by Kathryn Pentiuk
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On June 11 of last year at Troy Sports Center, Hockey Mentors for Special Olympians, a nonprofit organization, was born as Lucas held his first event, in conjunction with Special Olympics Michigan, with over 100 participants, various sponsors and other disabled hockey teams taking part in the event. With such an impressive turnout and seeing the ear-to-ear smiles from participants, Lucas said it was a no-brainer to hold another event this year. “The feedback on the event was insane,” Lucas said. “So many people were asking if this event was going to happen again, people were asking how they could sign up again and when it would be, and so on and so forth. So many parents were ecstatic, and some were in tears, just happy for their kid to see them smile like that and have a really good time.” Now, Hockey Mentors will host its second annual event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 at Buffalo Wild Wings Arena, formerly Troy Sports Center, where participants will receive a Hockey Mentors jersey and T-shirt, enjoy an afternoon of skating with trained instructors, watch and participate in a hockey game that takes place between teams whose players have special needs, and enjoy a provided lunch. Equipment such as jerseys, helmets, sticks and gloves will be
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Mediterranean-inspired tacos and za’atar fries. Owner Hassan Musselmani, who’s been running the Drunken Rooster since 2016, said the food truck mostly does catering for private events, but he likes to be able to do one festival a month to be out in the public. “This is a good one for us,” he said of Taco Fest. “We’re gonna have our food truck there selling our full menu, and then on the other side of the festival, we’re gonna have a big tent. We’re gonna be grilling corn fresh, making all of our flavors of Mexican street corn live outside.”
provided. Marc Henretta, who took part in the event last year along with some fellow Michigan Sled Dogs teammates, now Belle Tire Metro Detroit Sled Hockey, has been involved with the sled hockey community for 15 years from both a player and coach perspective, since he suffered a broken back. In sled hockey, a player sits in a specially designed sled that sits on top of two skate blades, which is specifically designed for players who have physical disabilities. Henretta said he was pleasantly surprised by the impact that Lucas made in his first event. “First of all, it was incredible to see somebody as young as Wyatt that’s responsible and that really cares about the community, really cares about boys and girls, and mankind in general,” Henretta said. “Honestly, I’ve never seen anybody in all of my days that’s this dedicated and devoted to helping people learn the game of hockey than Wyatt. I got a lovely opportunity to meet his mom and his dad at the last Hockey Mentors, and I can absolutely see where he gets his passion and his drive from. His mom and dad are exactly the same way. They’re just wonderful people.” A team captain and director for the adult team and treasurer of the 7-17 junior team for Belle Tire Sled Hockey, Henretta said there’s nothing more enjoyable than watching players gain confidence through the sport. “I’ve firsthand witnessed with little kids
who were tired of going to school, tired of people staring at them, tired of people making fun of them, and just different things where the kids don’t have any confidence in themselves at all,” Henretta said. “They come out and try sled hockey, and I’m not kidding you, it’s a 180-degree switch. Now, the kids have purpose and their lives have meaning, and they can’t wait to skate every Sunday. I’ve seen total transformation with three or four of our younger players that have just been the happiest thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life.” Royal Oak native Anthony Kucharski, who plays for Michigan Flyers Hockey in St. Clair Shores, participated in the Hockey Mentors event last year as well, and he said he was thrilled with one aspect of the event. “Meeting new people,” Kucharski said. The Michigan Flyers is a team that supports the growth of hockey players with developmental or physical disabilities and competes nationwide throughout the year. Like his favorite player, Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider, Kucharski is a force to be reckoned with on the ice, and he’s amped up to take part in this year’s event as well. “It was a really good time,” Kucharski’s mother, Colleen Kucharski, said. “We’re really looking forward to this one.” Several teammates from Lucas’ Troy varsity hockey team took part in the event as well, donating any equipment they could get their hands on and helping out on the ice. It’s an event that gets the entire com-
munity involved, and that family continues to grow with every participant it impacts. “To me, it just makes me happy to help my community and help those around me get interested in a sport I love dearly, and have them find fun as well,” Lucas said. “Especially when it comes to the disabled community, they don’t get to do a lot because there are so many things that prevent them from doing that. This is just a way to kind of open that door up and do more and enjoy more things.” As Lucas continues to grow Hockey Mentors, his impact doesn’t stop on the ice. Lucas is currently studying biomedical engineering at Lawrence Tech with the hopes of developing prosthetics for children to help them gain confidence in their everyday lives. If that’s not impressive enough, he’s also earning his private pilot license as well. There’s a future with Hockey Mentors as the family grows each year, but Lucas said he wants to enjoy it one step at a time. “I’m looking forward to the future of what I can do with it or how much bigger can I make it, and just what ways can I just continue that,” Lucas said. “At the same time, I am just taking it one day at a time because I want there to be progress and I want there to be successes on the way there.” For more information on Hockey Mentors or to sign up for the event, visit www. hockeymentors.net. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
Musselmani said his food truck signed up at the last minute for the event last year, but it was a big hit with the Drunken Rooster selling 6,000 ears of corn. The Detroit native said Taco Fest last year was a great experience and he’s excited to come back again. “Doing private events, I don’t see too many of my food truck friends, but at these big events, we all get to get together and have a good time and serve some great people,” he said. Looking back on last year, Witz said he didn’t know how the event was going to turn out, but it was a “resounding success.” “There’s a challenge in trying to curate the right amount of space and trucks, and we have a better idea this year,” he said. “This will be … one of the strongest lineups
of food and local music and entertainment that we’ve ever put on. The Royal Oak Taco Fest was great in year one, but it’s taken three steps forward in year two.” Aside from food options, there will be a variety of musical acts across the five days, plus lucha libre, a pet costume competition and ax throwing. Tickets for Taco
Fest cost $8 in advance and $12 at the gates. The event’s hours are 4-11 p.m. June 30, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 1-3, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 4. Centennial Commons is located at 221 E. Third St. For more information on the event and a list of participating businesses, visit roya loaktacofest.com.
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we just didn’t have the bandwidth to pull it off, but a few of the downtown businesses have stepped up and are helping coordinate it,” he said. McGuinness said the market features about 20 vendors each week, picked from businesses that filled out applications with the DDA. “That way we have a variety and we don’t have five people selling the same type of goods, and then it evolves through the season based on what produce is in and what’s growing,” he said. With a couple of weeks under the market’s belt, McGuinness said that so far the market has been well received. He also stated that the DDA has gotten a lot of positive feedback to help improve the event. “Each week it continues to grow in terms of attendees and in number of vendors,” he said. For the past several weeks, Angela Purchase has been bringing her business, Baked
in the D, to the farmers market. The Warren native’s shop sells sweet treats and baked goods, such as lemon pound cake and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Purchase got involved in the market thanks to her friend, Janine Brown, owner of the Artsy Umbrella and one of the coordinators who helps put the market together. “Every week at the farmers market, people keep coming back for these pound cakes and banana breads, and I’m just really grateful for that,” Purchase said. Purchase said the people at the farmers market have been really supportive of both her and the other small businesses. “There’s a lot of people that walk through there, even though it’s not busy all the time. So I would say seven out of 10 people have been buying something from me as they walk through, and then returning,” she said. “The farmers market is going to bring more business and more people during the day on a random Thursday to help Berkley continue to grow their small businesses.” For more information or to apply to be a vendor, visit downtownberkley.com/farm ersmarket.
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into effect.” Bauss said the new law is self-explanatory and pretty strict, but said it has been needed for a long time. “Cellphones distract drivers, and that’s been a cause of accidents, we’ve found, for quite some time now,” she said. “Hopefully, this decreases distracted driving in general and (will be) decreasing the number of accidents that occur and increasing the safety of everybody in the community. Berkley Public Safety Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield said the biggest thing moving forward with the hands-free law will be educating the public on the change and making sure drivers are aware of it. “There’s a reason that it’s here; because we continue to have problems with people trying to operate a motor vehicle down the road and they shifted their focus and attention to a phone instead of actually driving the car,” he said. “We want to prevent accidents. So the entire idea of it is just to prevent bigger problems by putting the phones down and just focusing on the actual aspects of driving.” Hadfield also agreed with Bauss’ assessment that the change in the law has been a long time coming and that the original language in the texting and driving law was not strong enough, as it talked about “specifically sending and receiving messages through the phone.” “It was geared towards seeing someone sending or receiving messages, but they were still using their phone, and trying to show or prove what they were doing became kind of difficult,” he said. “I think this covers what the intent of that law was — that we don’t want people to get distracted on their phones, and so I think they have gotten it closer to being right with the way it’s currently worded.” The new law has exceptions. These include the use of a phone by a police officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician and paramedic; the use of a phone for an emergency, including calling or texting 911, or calling a law enforcement agency, health care provider, fire departments or other
emergency service agency; and using a phone for GPS, as long as the “information is not entered by hand into the global positioning or navigation system feature of the mobile electronic device.” More exceptions can be found in the official language of the law on the Michigan Legislatures’s website, legislature.mi.gov. If an individual were to break the new law, the first violation would call for a $100 civil fine or to perform 16 hours of community service, or both. A second violation would result in a $250 civil fine or 24 hours of community service, or both. These fines and hour requirements double if the individual is involved in a crash. Three or more civil infractions within a three-year period can lead to a court order where the individual must “complete a basic driver improvement course within a reasonable time as determined by the court.” Bauss said the only questions the department has gotten from the public so far is if it’s OK for people to use their phones at stop signs or red lights, and the answer for both is no. “You’re still operating the vehicle,” she said. “You still need to be cognizant of everything that’s going on around you and be able to react to that, and so you can’t be distracted just because you’re stopped temporarily at a red light or a stop sign.”
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Kidney PATH (Personal Action Toward Health): Eightweek workshop for individuals and families affected by chronic kidney disease, information session at 6 p.m. June 28, classes run 6-8 p.m. July 12-Aug. 30, virtual and free, nkfm.org/KPATH, pathprograms@ nkfm.org, (800) 482-1455
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July 4th celebration: Parade at 10 a.m. from Borgman and Woodward avenues to Burton Park in Huntington Woods, hot dog roast and more to follow, concert by Boogie Dynomite from 7-9 p.m. at Burton Field, and fireworks over Rackham Golf Course around 10:05 p.m., recreation.hwmi.org
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Berkley Street Art Fest: Chalk art and vendors, food, activities for kids, and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown along Coolidge Highway, berkleystreetartfest.com
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Book clubs: Lower elementary (every first Wednesday of month) and upper elementary and science fiction (second Wednesday), 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also clubs for graphic novels, Reading Rainbow and Read Woke, fadl.org/upcoming-events
Form, Fiber & Fire exhibit: Works by Jim Stafford, Amelia Currier and Margaret McGuinness, on display until June 29, Woods Gallery, 26415 Scotia Road in Huntington Woods, www.woodsgallery.org
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7 p.m. at Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave. July 12: Royal Oak Concert Band & Woodward Avenue Jazz Orchestra Source: berkleymich.org/berkleybeats
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, ferndalemi. gov/departments/parks-recreation, facebook.com/ FerndaleParksandRec, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503
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Ferndale Project Book Club: Meets 6:30-8 p.m. every last Tuesday of month, Ferndale Project, 567 Livernois Ave., fadl.org/fpbc
Songwriter Showcase: Listen to four artists and hear their stories behind the music, Berkley Coffee, 14661 W. 11 Mile Road, Suite 500, in Oak Park, www. berkleycoffee.com, (248) 422-1373
Multicultural Storytelling: Hear traditional stories and songs about community and friendship from around the world in several languages, for ages 2-12, 2-3 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/together
Film Club: Watch “Frances Ha” ahead of time, then discuss while rewatching key clips with group, 7 p.m. Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/film-club
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Ferndale Garden Club: Presentation on plants for ecology, 7 p.m., Harding Park, 989 Mapledale St. in Ferndale, free and open to the public, facebook.com/ theferndalegardenclub
Gaming: RPG group meets 6 p.m. every first and third Thursday of month and board game club meets 6 p.m. every second Thursday of month, both for middle schoolers, new tabletop RPG group for adults meets 1-4 p.m. monthly starting June 25, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m.
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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. Photos provided by Jennifer Goss
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reunion for all the employees who once worked on the Fiero. The Fiero Project Reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Auburn Hills Marriott in Pontiac. 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. 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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LUDINGTON IS A PREMIER LAKE MICHIGAN BEACH TOWN BY GREG TASKER LUDINGTON — If you haven’t been to Ludington in a while, it’s time to give this Lake Michigan beach town another visit. And not just because the city is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year (though that is a good reason). As far as beach towns go, Ludington offers everything you’d expect: miles and miles of sandy beaches, ice cream and fudge shops, a downtown flush with souvenir and gift shops, and longstanding restaurants that are part of the tradition of returning to favorite beach towns. In the last few years, new restaurants, breweries and other attractions have opened up, adding to the city’s appeal. There are now three breweries in and around Ludington. A couple of wineries have sprouted up outside town, and the city created a social district along several downtown blocks. A food truck court along U.S. 10 offers other casual dining options. The pink Brunch Babes food truck is a standout, serving variations of classic brunch dishes with tater tots. These are all wonderful additions to Ludington, of course, but blending the new with old is really your best bet to experience the charms of this western Michigan city.
Participating in local traditions, like watching the car-and-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, return from Wisconsin each evening, will bring a smile to your face. Locals and visitors start to gather around 6:30 p.m., some standing on car roofs, others waving handmade signs to welcome passengers to Michigan. Locals also recommend newcomers take a walk to the iconic Big Sable Point Lighthouse, which stands in Ludington State Park, a few miles outside of the city. The nearly 2-mile trail winds through low-lying dunes along the Lake Michigan shoreline. You can also bike, but no motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail. The climb (130 steps) to the top of the 112-foot tower is well worth the hike. Step out on the catwalk for unmatched views of Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park. Just a few blocks from downtown, Stearns Park Beach on Lake Michigan is popular with beachgoers. The park is home to two concession stands (now operated by one of the owners of Brunch Babes, so expect more interesting menu options), shuffleboard, a skate park, mini golf, and playground and picnic areas. The pier to the North BreakSee LUDINGTON on page 15A
ABOVE: This year Ludington is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The Lake Michigan beach town offers visitors much to do and see. Photo provided by Pure Ludington
ABOVE: Located in Ludington is the carand-passenger ferry, the S.S. Badger, which returns from Wisconsin each evening. Photo provided by Pure Ludington
ABOVE: House of Flavors, located in downtown Ludington, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. RIGHT: Stearns Park Beach on Lake Michigan is popular with beachgoers. Photos provided by ToddandBradReed.com
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Join Us for Summer Fun! TRV|FIT Berkley invites you to have fun with us this summer! Creating a supportive and encouraging community is what we’re all about. Having a group of people to cheer you on makes life so much better! Not only will you have fun meeting new friends and getting in shape, you’ll give your mental health a boost from all the positivity. We can’t wait to see you!
Here are some suggestions for a weekend getaway in Ludington: WHERE TO GO: The newly opened Mason County Research Center is a good place to get your bearings about historical attractions. You can also take tours to learn the history of the region. Purchase tickets to Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the society’s Emporium and Sweet Shop, stocked with history books, souvenirs and candy. Across the street is the Sandcastles Children’ Museum, a small museum with three stories of hands-on exhibits. One of the newest is ¡Hola!, featuring 10 conversational buttons throughout the building to help visitors learn Spanish phrases. Historic White Pine Village, several miles south of Ludington, explores the region’s lumbering and farming past in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with a collection of 30 historic buildings. You can purchase a combination ticket for the village, the maritime museum and the Mason County Research Center at the Emporium. WHERE TO STAY: Ludington has several motels and bed and breakfast inns, many of them within walking distance of downtown and the beach. Summer’s Inn is a renovated motor lodge on Route 10, within blocks of downtown. The adults-only motel serves a gourmet breakfast (quiche and fresh fruit were on the menu when I visited) and despite the busy road out front, the grounds are quiet. A free library and a courtyard garden add to the serenity. For elegant accommodations, consider the Cartier Mansion Bed and Breakfast, the restored former home of a lumber baron. The home’s Carriage House was recently renovated and has four suites. Guests receive a libation upon arrival and a gourmet breakfast each day. One of the owners’ unique offerings is pairing visitors with volunteer opportunities in the community. WHERE TO EAT: The new hot spot is STIX, a renovated bowling alley, restaurant and biergarten outside of the city on the way to Ludington State Park. The biergarten is family friendly with games for adults and children. It’s a great place to grab a meal or a drink after hiking at the state park. Another favorite is Blu Moon Bistro & Cafe, which serves fresh sushi and offers a diverse menu. A local staple is Crown and Cork, formerly PM Steamers. The menu at this waterfront restaurant features Great Lakes seafood, burgers, steaks and more. No visit to Ludington would be complete with a stop at the House of Flavors, celebrating its 75th anniversary. The restaurant serves comfort food, sandwiches and is famous for its extensive selection of ice cream, made right next door at one of Michigan’s largest ice cream production plants.
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water Light is walkable and an ideal spot to watch the sunset. What makes Ludington unique among many beach towns is its cultural and historical amenities, including the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village. I ducked into the maritime museum on a cloudy beach day and was impressed with the exhibits and interactive displays. The museum explores the city’s history on the water, lumbering days, and the
steamers and car ferries that once crowded its waters. An extensive exhibit on the Armistice Day Storm in 1940 is mesmerizing. The storm took the lives of 64 sailors on Lake Michigan. Their stories are told with survivor accounts, photographs and video of the shipwrecks at the lake’s bottom. For more information on Ludington or to start planning a trip, visit pureludington.com. Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer. Greg’s articles focused on northern Michigan travel will appear in C & G Newspapers during the summer.
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248-254-2027
Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount
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586-925-8764
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586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028
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Painting
586-792-3117
PETE'S PAINTING 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.
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586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)
(586)229-4267 American Painting
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248-542-7372
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Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
248-904-5822
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248-542-8022
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586-822-5100
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586-291-2647
CITY ROOFING
586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING
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(586)216-0904
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586-733-3004
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586-436-9600
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586-756-0757
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