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Twp. responds to reports

recyclables are going to landfills

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Some residents have been expressing concerns about whether or not items that they put out to be recycled are going where they are supposed to be.

Multiple residents recently shared those concerns via nextdoor.com, which is a social networking service for neighborhoods.

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IOFF-ROADING UP NORTH

BY GREG TASKER

t’s a warm spring morning, and the forest floor is erupting in green and budding trees are exploding in hues of yellow and red, a colorful, seasonal shift that would entice any outdoor enthusiast into the woods.

Normally, that’d be a cue to hike, but instead I am watching a parade of off-road vehicles gear up to explore a newly mapped out “ride” on rural county and U.S. forest service roads in and around the Manistee National Forest.

One by one the off-road vehicles disappear through awakening trees and beyond the kiosks marking the Caberfae Trailhead Staging Area. Just down the road from the popular ski resort Caberfae Peaks, this trailhead is one of the designated starting points of Cadillac’s new 100-plusmiles-long ORV Scenic Ride.

I’m not quite sold on ORVs as a means to explore the

outdoors — they do make noise — but I’m willing to give this fast-growing recreational sport a whirl.

Hopping on a side-by-side with volunteer Kris Thorsen at the wheel, we trek along an off-shoot from the main stretch, thick with trees and occasional puddles. Thorsen gingerly maneuvers the mud and small pools of water, keeping his passengers dry and clean. Up ahead, as the ride winds east and then north toward Mesick, the terrain will become more rugged, steeper in spots, and wetter.

“It’s a beautiful, fun ride to Mesick,” says Thorsen, a retired home builder who traverses these woods frequently on side-by-sides with his children. “It’s pretty much all in the Manistee National Forest and will take a couple of hours to get there. “There are many reasons to get outside and see how pretty the forest is, how vast it is.”

Cadillac’s ORV Scenic Ride is the culmination of two years of planning and work by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau.

Photo provided by Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau

Some residents have expressed concerns about recyclable items potentially ending up in landfills.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Life renovation

WB resident moves into renovated home offered by nonprofit program

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

For some, the phrase “a new lease on life” might seem simplistic.

But for people who have been part of the life-skills and after-care programs offered by Grace Centers of Hope, a nonprofit based in Pontiac, those words can take on a very real meaning.

Three women, including one who was raised in West Bloomfield, recently moved into the 58th home that was renovated as part of Grace Centers of Hope’s program.

Stephanie W. grew up in West Bloomfield and attended Walled Lake Schools. She started the Grace Centers of Hope life-skills program Oct. 19, 2022, and she and two other women moved into a newly renovated home this past April.

“It’s really nice,” Stephanie said. “We live (in) a really good community. Extremely grateful for everyone that helped put that together. My next goal is working to save to buy a house in the Grace community.”

The home, which has seven bedrooms and is approximately 3,000 square feet, is in a section of Pontiac that is referred to as “Little Grace Village.”

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RECOGNIZING ROOSEVELT

A crowd gathered at a ceremony to recognize Roosevelt Elementary School May 17 at the current location on Orchard Lake Road. The Roosevelt building in Keego Harbor, which is more than 100 years old, was approved for demolition by the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

St. Mary’s headmaster announces retirement

ORCHARD LAKE — According to a press release from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory, Bob Pyles has retired as the school’s headmaster.

The release states that Pyles will take on a special advisory role with Orchard Lake Schools’ administration.

Pyles, who has had a more than 40-year career in education, informed faculty and staff of his decision May 28 after informing administration earlier this year, according to the release.

Leonard Karschnia was announced as the school’s next headmaster.

Among the “significant achievements” credited to Pyles is the implementation of a co-divisional model.

“The Girls Division, which saw its inaugural class graduate this May, has maintained a waiting list for enrollment since its inception, while the Boys Division has experienced a substantial increase in enrollment,” the release states.

Pyles assumed the role of St. Mary’s headmaster in the 2018-2019 school term.

“This has not been an easy era to lead schools, let alone increase enrollment from 480 students to over 900 in just the past four years,” Todd Covert, the vice chancellor and chief operating officer for Orchard Lake Schools, stated via the release. “We are grateful for his unwavering leadership, commitment, and dedication to our institution and for helping to shape the future of education of both the Boys and Girls Divisions.”

According to the release, for the past 32 years, Karschnia has been well-known to the St. Mary’s community as a teacher, a coach and an administrator.

He has served as vice headmaster for the past four years, the release states.

‘Phishing scam’ reported

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Republican Party recently informed its members of a phishing scam related to its chairman, Vance Patrick.

“It has come to our attention that an email originating from the ad-

dress shope6820@gmail.com is being circulated,” a release states. “This email falsely appears to be from Chairman Vance Patrick and requests recipients to handle a certain matter on his behalf. We want to emphasize that this email is not legitimate and is a phishing scam designed to deceive and exploit unsuspecting individuals. We take the security and privacy of our members seriously, and we urge you to exercise caution

‘Labor of Love’

SYLVAN LAKE — Sylvan Lake historian Helen Jane Peters has three granddaughters who have participated in cross country and track.

One of her granddaughters, Jaynie, asked Peters to make her a quilt from T-shirts from some of her races, according to Peters.

“There are 42 T-shirts in this quilt I made for Jaynie,” Peters stated in an email. “She has saved her T-shirts since 6th grade. … I did not do the quilting to hold the fabric together.”

According to Peters, that was done on a “long-arm” machine by someone else.

Jaynie graduated from high school in Tennessee May 23.

“A friend suggested that I write to her coaches and ask them to write her a note and sign it on some fabric for the back of the quilt,” Peters stated. “It was a labor of love for me.”

Pickleball for a cause

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sky Foundation Inc., a Michigan-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer has scheduled a pickleball event at the Sports Club of West Bloomfield 1-3 p.m. June 23.

According to a press release, “Sky Movement: Pickleball Edition” aims to unite all ages and skill levels, “all while supporting a crucial cause.”

“This unique edition invites pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike for an open mixer on the court to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research,” the release states. “The Sports Club of West Bloomfield has expanded its generosity to the pancreatic cancer community by donating court time, allowing all funding from this event to go directly to pancreatic cancer research.”

For more information or to find out how to register, send an email to adalton@skyfoundationinc.org or call (248) 385-5143.

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Partnership announced to provide food for students

DETROIT — Higher Hopes!, a charitable organization based in Michigan, recently announced a new affiliate partnership with the national nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack to provide weekend meals for Head Start students in Detroit.

“Starting this school year, 500 students at United Children and Family Head Start, Starfish Family Services, Development Centers (MiSide), and Focus: HOPE Head Start will receive pre-packs of nutritious food every Friday to ensure they have access to food over the weekend,” a press release states. “Through this initiative, Higher Hopes! And Blessings in a Backpack aim to stop weekend hunger and provide vital nutrition for children who are food insecure.”

According to the release, most students in the Blessings in a Backpack program rely on free and reduced-cost lunches during the school week for healthy meals but lack access to food over the weekend.

“With this very important and meaningful program, we want kids to come to school on Monday morning without the pains of hunger that they might experience without our involvement,” Bill Birndorf, the founder of Higher Hopes!, stated via the release.

For more information, visit higherhopesdetroit. org or send an email to volunteer@higherhopesdetroit. org.

FORCE Team arrests 6 in auto theft ring with help of local police

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — The state’s Focused Organized Retail Crime Enforcement team has arrested six members of a crew suspected of stealing over 400 vehicles in southeast Michigan.

The alleged criminal ring targets new vehicle storage lots at manufacturing facilities, as well as car dealerships, parking lots and individual residences. State Attorney

Off-roading

Thorsen, who lives nearby and helps groom winter trails for snowmobilers, says interest in off-roading has exploded in recent years and is helping bolster the local tourist economy. His hope is many off-roaders will come to experience the beauty of northern Michigan and to spend time outdoors. He concedes, however, that some pursue offroading to simply to feel the rush of power and speed

Cadillac’s ORV Scenic Ride is the culmination of two years of planning and work by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and a host of others, including the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service.

The ORV Scenic Ride is not a “route” or “trail” as designated by the forest service or the Department of Natural Resources. Instead, it’s a recommended ride providing an easy-to-navigate, enjoyable excursion through the mostly wooded terrain west of Cadillac.

The ride stretches in all directions beyond the Caberfae Trailhead Staging Area, snaking as far north as Mesick and the Big Manistee River and southwest over the Pine River into Lake County. Riders are encouraged to stop at natural spots like the Caberfae Overlook, a tower that stands above tree

General Dana Nessel said the operation is alleged to have operated in over 40 jurisdictions in Oakland, Washtenaw, Macomb and Wayne counties, with other instances occurring in Eaton and Kent counties.

The stolen vehicles are worth approximately $8 million, though the Nessel’s department said the stolen vehicles are sold below market value on the black market to buyers seeking unregistered vehicles.

The stolen vehicles have been linked to

line overlooking the ski resort, and restaurants and other businesses — all noted on maps.

Helping newcomers and others navigate the ride are kiosks at key intersections and others at businesses with maps, safety education and responsible recreation messages. There is a heavy emphasis on Leave No Trace principles.

“We want people to tread lightly or this won’t last,” Thorsen warns.

It’s all part of a broader effort by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau to promote Wexford County as an off-road vehicle destination. Cadillac, of course, has long been a snowmobiling destination but undependable winter weather has impacted that slice of the region’s economic pie.

For off-road enthusiasts, the appeal is clear. It’s a chance to delve deep and far into the forest and, in this case, enjoy the beauty of the expansive Manistee National Forest, whose footprint encompasses parts of nine counties. This forest of hardwoods and pines is also popular with hikers, fishermen, campers, boaters and others.

“There are some areas of the (ORV Scenic Ride) where you can get near the Pine River and you can also get near some of the lakes,” says Pete Finch, the owner of the nearby Coyote Crossing Resort who frequently takes his Jeep off-roading.

Finch, whose resort is on the ORV Scenic Ride, talks to a lot of off-roaders who

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armed robberies, weapons offenses, felony evasion of police, car-jackings, murder and attempted murder, according to Nessel.

The group is suspected of using countersurveillance to steal vehicles quickly and efficiently, allegedly shooting at officers and ramming security vehicles if confronted.

“The activities of criminal organizations like these go far beyond theft,” Nessel said in a press release. “They cause millions in financial losses to our retail partners,

pop into his restaurant, hungry for hamburgers or chicken strips and French fries. “Our Bang Bang Shrimp — a spicy fried shrimp — is really popular,” he says.

For Finch, one of the standout features of the ORV Scenic Ride is how well it’s mapped out with markers and kiosks along the way.

“A lot of people don’t want to stray from a map. This provides a sense of safety and security,” Finch says, stressing, too, the importance of recreating in a safe manner and adhering to Leave No Trace principles.

Libby Doering, owner of Bigfoot Epic Adventures, which rents off-road vehicles, says her fleet of side-by-sides have navigation systems, which ease the concerns of customers who may fear getting lost. She provides customers with safety and ride orientation and outfits them with safety gear — helmets and goggles.

“People have commented that the navigation system really helped them out and made it easy,” she says. “People come back saying they’ve had a wonderful experience.”

My experience on a side-by-side in the Manistee National Forest was limited, and while I can’t say that I’m hooked, I would give off-roading another shot. I love the idea of traveling deeper in the woods — at a faster clip than my hiking boots allow — to cover more ground and to soak in more nature. It’s definitely worth another whirl.

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sow fear, and endanger lives. Vehicles stolen as part of this criminal enterprise go on to become tools in violence, posing additional threats to public safety. I commend the hard work of the FORCE Team, Troy Police Department, and other local law enforcement agencies to investigate and dismantle this operation.”

The Troy Police Department has been investigating this crime ring since August

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Renovation

According to Darin Weiss, who is the chief operating officer for Grace Centers of Hope, prior to being renovated, the home was dilapidated and an eyesore.

The opportunity that has been granted to Stephanie and others is due in large part to donors who contribute to Grace Centers of Hope.

According to a press release, the home that Stephanie W. moved into was completely renovated at a cost of nearly $400,000.

According to its website, Grace Centers of Hope is Oakland County’s largest and oldest homeless shelter, having offered help to community members since 1942.

Shelter, food, counseling, life skills courses, and a career and education center are among the benefits for those who seek out help.

After going through a one-year lifeskills program, some choose to be part of GCH’s after-care program, which includes living in a renovated home.

Weiss explained part of the journey individuals go through to have an opportunity to move into a renovated home.

“Once a resident has been able to complete the one-year life-skills program, they have an opportunity to move into our after-care programming, which is made up of homes in the Pontiac area here — they’re all clustered on the same couple of streets of homes that have been renovated back to their original architecture. They can stay in our after-care programming for up to two years with their kids while they work (and) get their life back; they begin paying rent,” Weiss said. “They can continue to receive

counseling (and) other services via Grace Centers of Hope and our church, Grace Gospel Fellowship. … Once a person has completed after-care, they have an opportunity to either stay living within that community or even purchase the house.”

Weiss estimated that the rental cost to the occupants is $475 per month.

He said that a lot of Grace Centers of Hope graduates have transitioned from homelessness to home ownership.

The life-skills program takes place at the Grace Centers of Hope facility in Pontiac at no charge for those who live there during that time period.

Kent W. Clark, who is the CEO of Grace Centers of Hope, previously stated that individuals who live at GCH are tested for drugs regularly and must show themselves to be drug-free to qualify to move into an after-care program.

He also stated that having a full-time job is a requirement and that those who move into an after-care home are still tested for drugs. If it is discovered that they have used drugs or alcohol, they are sent back to the Grace Centers of Hope facility for 30 days, according to Clark.

“Without accountability, you have no program,” Clark previously stated. “There has to be something expected back from the folks here.”

Stephanie said that since entering the Grace Centers of Hope program, her life is “a lot better now.”

“Grace kind of had someone there with me, like the whole time, as I was changing my life, living one way as a single parent, to coming into a Christian community — being loved on, having pastors and positive support around you all the time — sister-

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Recyclables

According to one user, they contacted the township because they saw a GFL truck dumping the contents of the recycle bin into a regular, back-loading garbage truck with the hydraulic compactor.

The same resident also noticed that a large stack of cut-down boxes placed underneath their recycle bin was taken by the regular garbage truck and not by the recycling one.

Other posters expressed similar concerns.

Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan acknowledged that the township, which contracts with GFL Environmental, does hear from residents about the issue.

“The township has been adamantly informed by GFL that even though, from time to time, waste hauling and recyclables are placed in the same truck, they are … divided from one another, and at the landfill, only the waste hauling is deposited,” Kaplan said.

In response to an interview request, a representative from GFL requested that questions be submitted via email. At press time, there was no response to questions that were submitted.

“If a waste-hauling company in West Bloomfield mixed or inter-mixed garbage with recycling, that would be the death knell for (that) company,” Kaplan said. “We would terminate them upon having a replacement in place. Each year we can nullify the contract, I think with 90 days notice. We’re in the middle of a seven-year contract, but that would be grounds for disentangling from GFL.”

According to Kaplan, the township has been contracting with GFL since 2015. He said that residents pay GFL directly.

“They don’t pay the township,” he said. “We negotiate with GFL for the lowest price we can garner, which is $250.32 per year now, minus discounts for timely payment. … Invoices are generated by and sent by GFL to residents, and then the resident pays GFL directly.”

According to Kaplan, the fee to GFL encompasses rubbish, recycling and yard waste.

According to GFL’s website, items that are recycled are milk jugs, soda and water bottles, laundry soap jugs, tin and steel cans, cardboard boxes, newspapers, glass, magazines, phone books, office paper, aluminum cans, junk mail and food boxes.

The site states that all plastic and metal containers should be rinsed with water, and

that food and cardboard boxes should be free of liners, styrofoam, or any other packing materials.

A representative from GFL sent an email to a township employee that addressed the concerns of residents.

“I understand how some folks can get the impression that we may mix recyclables (occasionally) but let me assure you that this does not happen,” the email states. “You may, or may not, know that we occasionally will run three different styles of trucks on our recycling collection routes. This is driven by several factors, truck repairs, out of service units or just normal maintenance. Also, throughout the day, we may need to switch out one type of recycling truck to another. So, there are times that some folks see a rear load packing truck picking up recy-

Auto thefts

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of last year and partnered with the FORCE Team in early 2024 to bring down this expansive criminal organization, officials said.

Other agencies involved include police agencies in Auburn Hills, Canton, Dearborn, Detroit, Eastpointe, Farmington Hills, Lansing, Livonia, Novi, Roseville, Royal Oak, Sterling Heights, Southfield, Walled Lake and Warren, as well as the Oakland County Auto Theft Group and the Macomb County Auto Theft Unit.

“I am extremely proud of the work that has been done by my staff and all of the participating agencies to arrest and prosecute these violent and reckless criminals,” Troy Police Chief Frank Nastasi said in a press release. “Auto theft has been a significant crime trend in our region that has impacted both the residents and many community stakeholders. In addition to the economic impact of auto theft, the violent and reckless manner in which these individuals operated put all of us in danger. I deeply appreciate the work of each of the officers on the frontline yesterday morning as they stepped up to protect the residents of the State of Michigan. I also thank the State Attorney General’s Office for their guidance and

resources during this complex investigation.”

Currently, the Troy Police Department has reported a rough estimate of around 40 vehicles stolen in 2024, with some of them related to the activity of the car theft ring.

“Officers in our Special Investigations Unit, which includes Officers from Troy, Bloomfield Township, Royal Oak, Auburn Hills, and Birmingham, have worked tirelessly to identify and gather evidence on several of those who are most responsible for this dangerous crime trend,” Troy Officer Benjamin L. Hancock said in email. “As they progressed through the case it was evident that the cooperation of local, state, and federal law enforcement partners would be crucial for a successful enforcement outcome.”

The Troy police and over 200 officers from more than a dozen other state, federal and local law enforcement agencies executed eight arrest warrants against southeast Michigan men May 15. Six are in custody, and officers have recovered seven stolen vehicles, hundreds of car parts linked to stolen vehicles, a large quantity of electronic key fobs, stolen dealership license plates, burglary tools — including some devices specifically for stealing cars — thousands in cash, and a significant volume of additional evidence, including nine guns.

“Policing relies on teamwork,” Col. James

F. Grady II, the director of the Michigan State Police, said in a press release. “We depend on each other to effectively serve the public. This case is an excellent example of that collaboration. Yesterday’s operation will make an immediate positive impact on public safety as we continue to build a Michigan where everyone feels safe and secure.”

Each defendant has been charged with conducting a criminal enterprise and the use of a computer to commit a crime, both 20year felonies, along with other charges:

• Kevin Lamont Stevenson Jr., 21, of Detroit, has been additionally charged with nine counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Joseph David Doyle, 25, of Onsted, has been additionally charged with six counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Braylen Jeese Green, 20, of Wixom, has been additionally charged with nine counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Dejhon Trevon Bush, 20, of Detroit, has been additionally charged with seven counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle.

• Zamarr Terrell Johnson, 18, of Troy, has been additionally charged with 12 counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor ve-

hicle, and two counts of fourth-degree fleeing or eluding.

• Desmond Maurice Wilson, 21, of Detroit, has been additionally charged with nine counts of receiving and concealing a stolen motor vehicle, and one count of breaking and entering with intent.

Police are working to locate and arrest two additional suspects.

“In my tenure of 30-plus years, I have never seen such bold and brazen thefts from new car auto dealerships,” Rod Alberts, the coexecutive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, said in a press release. “This has become an epidemic of organized criminals preying on businesses in our communities and putting law enforcement and the general public in harm’s way, not just during the theft itself, but on the streets after they have stolen the vehicles. I want to thank the Attorney General and her staff for the steps and actions they have taken. It will make a difference.”

The investigation is ongoing, and the officials are working to establish cases against other members of the auto theft ring, as well as the buyers of the stolen vehicles. Each of the six defendants is presently jailed at various locations throughout Oakland and Macomb counties. No dates have yet been set by the court for subsequent proceedings, and attorneys for the suspects could not be reached by press time.

Ford F-100 pickup keeps on truckin’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

What started out as a dilapidated pickup truck is now a sleek, vintage vehicle that draws plenty of attention.

Nearly 25 years ago, Paul Grabski took a chance by purchasing a 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck. Although he got a good deal on the sale, the vehicle had seen better days.

“It was inexpensive. I brought it home. It was sort of a derelict vehicle,” Grabski, 66, said. “It was so tall. It was an old farm truck that was taken out of a barn in Saginaw.”

The Sterling Heights resident knew that a couple of previous owners tried to turn the vehicle into a hot rod without much success. His plan was to restore the truck and then put it up for sale.

“When I got it running, the vehicle was not in drivable shape,” Grabski said. “No steering, no brakes.”

He changed his mind about selling the truck, though, and decided to keep it. Grabski soon got to work to make the set of wheels his own.

“I tore it down and I rebuilt the entire chassis. Both suspensions, front and back,” Grabski said. “I did the motor up nice, put an automatic transmission in it. Virtually created the truck. In the process I threw everything but the cab and the doors away. It was just all junk.”

Then “life got in the way,” so Grabski parked the Ford in the garage, where it stayed for 15 years.

“A couple years ago we decided we’d go ahead and finish it,” the 1975 Eisenhower High School graduate said.

He found a custom painter who beautified the truck with an indigo blue color.

“It’s not original, but what we did, we did right. It is customized to be more enjoyable and easier to operate than when it was first built,” Grabski said. “It’s pretty comfortable to ride in now as opposed to the old farm truck.

TOP: Paul Grabski, of Sterling Heights, will be at several local car shows this summer with his 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck. ABOVE LEFT: “This is actually a factory seat reimagined,” Grabski said of the front seat. “It used to be a straight, flat seat.” ABOVE RIGHT: One of Grabski’s favorite features is the wood floor in the back.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Truck

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A farm truck is exactly that. They’re stiff. They’re hard to drive. This changed it all.”

The pickup is now equipped with power steering, power brakes, automatic transmission, air conditioning and power windows. He even installed a Chevy V-8 engine. To keep up with the truck’s authentic appearance, the rear end is a bit higher than the front.

“It gives that hot rod stance to it. I love the wood floor in the back. I like the louver hood,” Grabski said. “I built the truck I wanted to build with the help of some friends and some people I paid to have work done.”

Working on the truck was second nature for Grabski, who has “done auto repair my whole life.” He worked in the auto industry in production, building various car models, motor home chassis and transmissions. The retired GM employee also learned the trade by repairing vehicles when he worked overtime.

“I picked up tons of knowledge repairing them,” he said.

Grabski, who built model cars as a kid, paid attention to the interior.

“This is actually a factory seat reimag-

ined. It used to be a straight, flat seat,” he said of the front seat. “A couple down in Detroit that did the interior came up with this design. We added a box on the bottom; we didn’t have cup holders in ’53.”

Grabski is a fixture at all the local car haunts, including the Mount Clemens Cruise, Autorama, the annual Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise, and Cruisin’ 53, organized by the Warren Community Foundation and the Center Line Festival Foundation.

People have stopped him in the middle of the avenue to snap photos during the Woodward Dream Cruise. He’s won trophies for the vehicle, which has about 2,500 miles on it.

“We get thumbs-up everywhere we go. We get phones shoved out the window at traffic lights,” said Grabski, whose wife, Roberta Hunter, is usually by his side. “You meet a lot of people with a vehicle like this.”

On a recent Monday morning while at James C. Nelson Park in Sterling Heights, local resident Donna Hill — while on the walking track — noticed the restored pickup truck.

“What kind of engine? Was that the original color? It’s so perfect how you kept it up,” Hill said. “That’s really nice. That is absolutely beautiful.”

e Whole-Body MRI Debate: Are Doctors Missing Something?

(South eld, MI) e recent buzz around full-body MRI screenings has sparked a lot of debate. While some question this approach, the controversy itself signals an advance in how we think about proactive health. It means we’re not just waiting around for symptoms when it might be too late.

Full body screenings use MRI technology to scan from the top of the head through the pelvis looking for potential abnormalities and early signs of diseases like cancer.

Tyler, age 52, lost his grandfather to lymphoma, so when the results of his full body MRI highlighted enlarged lymph nodes in his chest it gave him concern. “I felt completely healthy, but I wanted to be proactive so I did the scan. My results were concerning, so I saw an oncologist who ordered additional testing.”

e controversy comes from MRI body scans producing false positives. ese ndings are eventually proven

to be benign. Critics claim that false positives create unnecessary worry for people and needless follow up tests.

Tyler says he would rather be safe than sorry. “I hear some doctors on TV saying not to do get full body screenings, but why wouldn’t you? It’s about taking control of your health and being proactive. I had some follow up tests to make sure I don’t have cancer – big deal. But what if it turned out to be cancer?

en it’s caught as early as possible, and without this scan I never would have known until it was too late!”

Proponents of MRI full body screenings say that false positives should not outweigh the bene ts, stating that early detection is key to easier treatments and better outcomes.

“Early detection saves lives,” says Ryan Ringold who leads the MRI full body screening center in South eld, called Bionicc Body Screening. His father, the late Dr. Ringold, founded the company after battling cancer – twice. “My father

became short of breath one day and discovered he had stage four cancer with tumors as large as softballs inside of him. He endured brutal treatments and never wanted to see others su er because of late detection,” says Ryan.

MRI does not replace annual physicals nor routine screenings like a colonoscopy or mammogram. Although, it may be surprising to learn that routine screenings only cover 29% of cancers and 71% of cancers occur in other areas.

“ is is an additional tool to be proactive. MRI can reduce the enormous blind spot where cancer may be silently growing. ere are no routine screenings for areas like the pancreas, liver, brain, chest or abdomen,” says Ringold. “My father was oblivious to hundreds of tumors growing inside his body and his story is not unique. You rarely hear of someone getting diagnosed with stage one pancreatic cancer because nobody knows until they have symptoms. By that time, it’s almost always stage

four.”  In addition to tumors, MRI can detect hundreds of abnormalities like brain aneurysms, MS, fatty liver and spinal disc disease to name a few. “It’s quite remarkable,” Ringold adds.

Robert B. credits his scan to saving his life. A full-body MRI caught the kidney tumor his CT scan missed. “I consider it a lifesaver,” he says. Stories like these highlight the power of MRI body screenings.

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The debate over full-body MRIs heats up as some doctors criticize the scans, while others quietly get them done.

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When Paul Grabski bought the 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck nearly 25 years ago, it was considered “an old farm truck.” He worked to restore it over the years.

Photo by

Patricia O’Blenes

Renovation

hood,” she said. “So it helped regain my confidence. Now I have a great job. I used to take the bus here; now I own my own car.”

From Weiss’ perspective, those who go through the program come away from it with a new purpose.

“They learn about their inherent dignity and value and worth, in spite of, maybe, mistakes they’ve made in their life,” he said. “People are able to, in many cases, recover

from substance abuse (and) homelessness, but more importantly, have a better outlook in life, something to live for and live their dreams. People have not just gotten their GEDs, but college degrees.”

According to Weiss, they have also learned skills and trades and became homeowners and started families. “There’s a lot of that,” he said.

Stephanie has a 4-year-old daughter who was looked after as part of a daycare program offered at Grace Centers of Hope.

According to Weiss, the services offered

Photo provided by Grace Centers of Hope

A former West Bloomfield resident was among three women who recently moved into a renovated home in Pontiac as part of a Grace Centers of Hope after-care program. Pictured is the home prior to being renovated.

CRIME WATCH

Police investigate bomb threat at West Bloomfield High

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Someone going by the name “Alex” called the West Bloomfield Police Department around 7 a.m. May 20 and said that he had placed a bomb at West Bloomfield High School, according to a press release.

Police were immediately dispatched to the school and began to investigate, the release states.

The preliminary investigation concluded that there was no credible threat.

Detectives researched the phone number the caller used when calling in the bomb threat and learned the number was linked to several similar incidents around the country over the last two months.

“Detectives are contacting other Investigators across the country as they continue to investigate this incident,” the release states.

Nonpayment of loan reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On May 17, a resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that an acquaintance has not made payments on a loan that was provided more than two years ago.

The reporting resident reportedly believes that the individual never intended to repay the loan.

No further information was provided.

Forged check reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On May 17, an officer was dispatched to the 5300 block of West Doherty Drive to take a fraudulent check report.

The reporting party informed the officer that someone forged the resident’s name on a check to a food company.

Recyclables

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clables when they usually see it picking up trash or the other way (around). The three types of trucks you see servicing recyclables is the rear load truck just mentioned. You also may see one that we call a side load because it has trough on the driver’s side of the truck or the fully automated truck that loads from the front bucket that dumps over the top.”

Residents who have questions for the township can call (248) 451-4845.

To contact GFL, call (586) 772-8900 or visit gflenv.com.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

The check was allegedly returned as forged, with the food company demanding payment.

No further information was provided.

Harassing phone calls reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On May 10, an officer was dispatched to a facility on West Maple Road to take a harassing communications report.

The officer was informed that an unknown male caller had made several calls to the facility demanding to speak to an offduty employee.

No further information was provided.

Mail allegedly tampered with

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On May 10, a resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that a Lowe’s package that was delivered to the resident’s home, in the 7700 block of Watford Drive, was tampered with, and some of the items expected to be in the package were missing.

No suspects were reported.

Realtor reported for allegedly harassing calls

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On May 9, an officer was dispatched to the 5100 block of West Bloomfield Lake Road to take a harassing communications report.

According to the reporting party, an individual reporting to be a Realtor had called five or six times over the past couple of days.

No further information was provided.

Watch goes missing on Village Square Drive

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On May

10, a resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report a missing watch.

The resident reported that the watch may have been stolen from the resident’s home, in the 7300 block of Village Square Drive.

Multiple people have come and gone

from the home since the watch was last seen on a kitchen counter, according to the reporting party.

No suspects were reported.

Anyone who has information about these crimes or others is asked to call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.

— Mark Vest

Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board

1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, May 20, 2024

The above Synopsis shall be posted (in its entirety) at the following locations:

(1) Offce of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road

(2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

Debbie Binder Township Clerk

Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 06/05/2024

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

May 20, 2024

At the May 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action:

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o No Action Taken on a Zoning Board of Appeals Request to Remove the Condition Placed on the Variance Granted for a Fence on the Streetside of the Property at 4465 Dow Ridge;

o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to Allow Placement of Banner Signs on the Property for the Duration of One-Year at 3535 Indian Trail;

o Postponed a Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to Allow a Previously Constructed Sports Court to Remain in the Front Yard/Streetside of the Property at 3565 Wards Point Drive until the June 17, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting;

o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Front/Streetside Setback Variance for Construction of a Covered Porch and a Lakeside Setback Variance for Construction of a Covered Porch at 5563 Park Drive;

o Approved Private Event & Founders Day Business License for Orchard Lake St. Mary’s;

o Approved General Business Licenses;

o Approved an Appointment to the Planning Commission;

o Approved a Resolution for the Orchard Lake Community Church Celebrating their 150th Anniversary;

o Approved a Resolution for the Michigan Dept. of Transportation (MDOT), Transportation Economic Development Fund Category “B”;

o Approved the Purchase of the Police Dept. Mobile Data Computer (MDC), In Car Computers;

o Accepted all Department Reports.

Norm Finkelstein, Mayor Rhonda R. McClellan, City Clerk

Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 06/05/2024

CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION

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TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Keego Harbor Planning Commission for a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall (located at 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320). This meeting will be held for the purpose of hearing comments on an updated draft of the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance.

Updates include but are not limited to amendments to Article 16: Administration and Enforcement, specifcally section 16.06 Site Plan Review, and Article 13: Off-Street Parking Requirements.

A complete copy of the amendments may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the public hearing.

The City of Keego Harbor does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to a public hearing. If assistance is needed, contact Keego Harbor Clerk’s Offce at least 24 hours in advance at 248-682-1930.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb, City Manager May 29, 2024

Renovation

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by Grace Centers of Hope are done so without government funding.

“We believe in people helping people, and it’s because of our volunteers that are dedicated, committed, generous supporters that make this happen,” he said. “I know there’s a lot of people out there who are struggling. They have family members, they have friends that are homeless or addicted –both – and there’s a place that they can get their life back. We’d love to help.”

Stephanie said that instead of struggling to get by, she now has a great job and lives in a community that is “full of support.” She offered advice to others who are going

through a challenging life journey.

“I would encourage them to try Grace,” she said. “You don’t have to face everything by yourself. (You) can join a positive community that can help you.”

Grace Centers of Hope also has thrift stores where individuals can donate gently used items such as furniture, clothing and house goods, with trucks available to pick them up.

“It’ll all go towards supporting the programs (at) Grace Centers of Hope,” Weiss said.

The thrift stores are located in Waterford, Sterling Heights, Warren and Oak Park.

For more information, call (855)-HELPGCH or visit gracecentersofhope.org.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

Spotlight on business...

Safes and Guns Unlimited: Your local safe haven

According to the FBI, more than 3,000 burglaries occur daily in the United States. While it’s possible to replace appliances, furniture and televisions after a break-in, homeowners cannot replace cash, valuables or treasured personal items.

For 26 years, Safes and Guns Unlimited has provided customers with a large selection of the highest quality home safes on the market, including American Security and Gardall.

Custom and Kimber.

In addition to firearms, they offer a wide range of accessories, holsters and ammunition.

“You want to secure your irreplaceable items, like your grandmother’s wedding ring,” said owner Steve Schwartz. “A visible safe often deters burglars, making them think twice about proceeding. Most break-ins aren’t sophisticated operations; they’re usually kids or others looking for items they can quickly pawn or sell.”

Steve continued, “Not only does securing your valuables prevent theft, but it’s also crucial for firearm safety.”

As of February 2024, Michigan law mandates that firearms be securely locked. Failure to comply can result in owners being held legally responsible should those weapons be misused.

“Firearm safes are exempt from sales tax in Michigan through the end of this year, as long as the customer tells us they will be storing a firearm in the safe. A 6% discount is a nice chunk of change,” Steve said.

Safes and Guns Unlimited also carries a large selection of firearms, knives and ammunition. Brands include Glock, Sig Sauer, Heckler & Koch, Colt, Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Ruger and GQ Armory among others, as well as high-end specialty brands such as Nighthawk

Most importantly, Steve and his staff pride themselves on the customer service they provide — especially to new gun owners.

provide — especially to new gun

“Many first-time buyers are nervous and unsure,” he explained. “Unlike some places that may rush customers or treat them poorly, we take the time to make everyone feel comfortable and informed. We’re a business that believes in patient, respectful service.”

With a solid 5-star rating on Google, it’s clear that customers feel valued. Customers have said: “Great store, great prices and great customer service,” and “I have been purchasing safes and ammo for over 20 years from this family-owned local company and can tell you that when I walk in, I immediately feel welcome. The customer service is impeccable.”

Another reviewer noted, “When it seems like every gun shop in town is run by people who don’t seem to care about their customers and often treat them terribly, these guys really stand out. Incredibly friendly, happy to chat, won’t run you out of the store if they don’t think you’ll buy something.”

Visit Safes and Guns Unlimited today at 3361 Orchard Lake Rd. in Keego Harbor to experience exceptional customer service and explore their vast selection of merchandise.

For more information, call (248) 738-1500 or visit safesandgunsunlimited.com. Follow Safes and Guns Unlimited on Facebook and @ safesandgunsunlimited on Instagram.

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CALENDAR

JUNE 5

Michigan Board of Cantors concert: Musical revue pays tribute to Jewish influence in hit songs, 7:309:30 p.m., The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, www. registrations.jccdet.org/cantors-concert

JUNE 8

Community Garage Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot of Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org

JUNE 8-9

Apple Island Tours: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., begins at Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, then take bus and pontoon boat, self-guided tour includes historic costume photo opportunities, archaeology activity box, old-fashioned games and crafts, and more, museum and gift shop also open, gwbhs.org/events

JUNE 9

Go Fish: Catch-and-release event part of DNR’s free fishing weekend (no license required), prizes for smallest and biggest fish, also simple craft and game, timeslots at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m., pier on Cass Lake at Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, kids and adults register at wbparks.org/ event/go-fish

JUNE 20

Kids Komotion: Interactive concert with Children’s Theatre of Michigan, 10 a.m.-noon, also inflatables and Optimist Club of West Bloomfield selling snacks and refreshments, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, also Aug. 22, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org/series/kids-komotion-concerts

Sylvan Lake Garden Club: Meets 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, also July 18, call Tina at (248) 406-4858 or Julie at (248) 941-7801

ONGOING

Waterford Oaks Wave Pool: Open select dates June 8-Sept. 2, 1702 Scott Lake Road, (248) 858-0918, waterfordoakswaterpark@oakgov.com, oakgov.com

Farmers markets: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Casey J. Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake. us

• 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through end of December, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com, oakgov.com

Free fitness classes for cancer survivors: 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through end of June, RepEaters CrossFit, 3202 Old Farm Lane in Commerce Township, sign up at karmanos.org/ capable

West Bloomfeld Beacon

June 5, 2024

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