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Thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ community at Ferndale Pride

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale’s massive celebration of Pride returned June 1 with thousands of people in attendance.

Ferndale Pride brought in an estimated 30,000 to its annual festival downtown on Nine Mile Road to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

“It was just so joyous and beautiful,” Event Director Julia Music said. “We did get the weather that we needed, but also just people came with the right type of happy attitude. It was really, really beautiful.”

One of Music’s favorite parts of the day was Pride’s musical headliners, Wreckno and DJ Holographic, and how into the music the crowd was all the way into the night.

“I was nervous because I know we have to stop the music at 10 o’clock, but they could have kept playing because people were just going nuts for them,” she said.

Music also said she was elated by how many families came up to her to express their happiness with Pride.

“Lots of families coming up and saying, like, ‘There’s lots of great things to do here. My kids are having a great time.’ I heard a few different people at the end of the night saying, ‘But I don’t want to go back. I want to stay in Ferndale.’ That would

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Berkley art fair gets bigger in return for 22nd year

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — Berkley’s hometown art fair will be coming back for another go this month.

The Berkley Art Bash will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, on 12 Mile Road between Coolidge Highway and Buckingham Avenue.

The Art Bash will be celebrating its 22nd year with nearly 200 artists participating and selling their pieces to the public. This year will feature the largest number of artists yet for the event.

“We changed (to) this larger footprint after COVID to allow the extra space, and it works well having that larger footprint,” Event Director April McCrumb said. “It naturally just let us be able to expand further. So we’re probably at the maximum. It is actually 200 spaces, but some artists have, like, double booths, so it’s about 180 artists and makers and authors.”

In the art fair world, McCrumb said, word gets around, and the love and support from the community has been great.

“In our application process, we asked the artists, like, have you been to Art Bash before? If so, you know, what are some things you like about it? And there are so many positive responses regarding just the crowds that come and that they’re supportive and they’re engaging,” she said. “We just have a

ABOVE: Acoustic Ash opens the entertainment at Ferndale Pride.

LEFT: Kids scramble to catch confetti shot from the roof of Affirmations at Ferndale Pride.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Memorial Day in Ferndale

ABOVE: The Ferndale Memorial Day Parade and its ceremony were held May 27 in the downtown and at Memorial Mall on Livernois Street. RIGHT: Participants in the Ferndale Memorial Day Parade carry photos and signs of loved ones lost in combat.

Photos provided by Ferndale Memorial Association

Local bike riders ready to ride to Washington to raise money, awareness for ALS

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Two metro Detroiters will test their limits by riding bicycles to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness and money to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Mike DeLorenzo, of Romeo, and Thomas Henry, of Ferndale, will be participating in Pedal4ALS, a more than 500-mile bike ride June 20-30 that will raise money for ALS of Michigan.

Raising awareness to fight ALS is a personal fight for DeLorenzo, as he has seen firsthand how the disease afflicted someone he loves. His father-in-law, Thomas Schippert, was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. DeLorenzo and his wife, Rebecca, were his caregivers for the next four years until his death in 2019.

“It hits close to home when you lose a loved one to the disease, and unfortunately ALS is a death sentence,” DeLorenzo said. “There is no cure for it. The average person lives about two years. So we felt blessed having my father-in-law live four years, but some people aren’t as fortunate.”

After Schippert’s passing, DeLorenzo took Schippert’s ashes and rode a bike to places that his father-in-law never got to see, such as the Olympic flame in Squaw Valley and Yosemite National Park, and spread them there.

DeLorenzo decided to raise funds while doing so and was able to raise around $3,000

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Ferndale

council approves 20 miles of road and parking lot work

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a contract for pavement work on many of the city’s roads.

At its May 28 meeting, the council approved a contract for its 2024 pavement joint and crack sealing program to Wolverine Sealcoating in the amount of $66,547.

The roadwork will see the crack sealing of 20 miles of roads and six municipal parking lots. Ferndale, outside of Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, has jurisdiction over 75 miles of roads.

“These roads are mostly the roads that we paved two and three years ago,” Department of Public Works Director James Jameson said. “So

Thomas Henry and Mike DeLorenzo will be partaking in a more than 500-mile bike ride as part of Pedal4ALS to raise money for ALS of Michigan.

Photo provided by Mike DeLorenzo

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Ferndale approved road pavement crack sealing for 20 miles of roads, including East Nine Mile and Hilton roads.

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OFF-ROADING UP NORTH

BY GREG TASKER

CADILLAC — It’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-plus-miles-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.”

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

Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau 201 N. Mitchell St. Suite 102, Cadillac, MI (231) 775-0657

RideCadillac.com

This new website offers specifics about the ORV Scenic Ride and other related information. The scenic ride map is available at all points of interest along the ride and at various business and lodging locations

ORV rentals: Westside REC Rental

Locaed in J & D Marine and Powersports 6600 M-115, Cadillac, MI (231) 775-7880 jandmarine@att.net

Bigfoot Epic Adventures 7804 W. Moorestown Rd., Manton, MI (231) 878-4952 info@bigfootepicadventures.com

ABOVE: The ORV Scenic Ride is a recommended ride providing an easy-tonavigate, enjoyable excursion through the mostly wooded terrain west of Cadillac. LEFT: 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.

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

Photo provided by Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau

Photos provided by Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau

NEWS & NOTES

LIBRARY MILLAGE

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved at its May 14 meeting a library millage proposal for the Nov. 5 election.

According to city documents, the city’s library services millage expires after its 2025 fiscal year budget. The millage would be in effect during the term of the city’s five-year contract with Huntington Woods for library services, which also was approved at the meeting.

The millage proposal reads, “Shall the City of Pleasant Ridge authorize a millage of up to 0.32 mills for a period of five years, for years 2025 through 2029, inclusive, in excess of its Charter authorized tax rate as reduced by Section 31, Article IX, of the 1963 State Constitution, such additional millage to be used to provide library services? If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated $68,021 in 2025.”

The effective date of the contract is Jan. 1, 2025. If the library millage is not renewed on Nov. 5, the contract will not be renewed, and the existing agreement will expire on Dec. 31.

“Approval of the millage will maintain the status quo, with no change or increase in the City’s millage rate,” city documents state. “In the past the library millage was approved at a rate up to 0.5 mills. The current proposal is to approve it at a rate of up to 0.32 mills, which is equal to the proposed FY25 millage rate. This rate will be sufficient to cover future library costs per the contract renewal with Huntington Woods.”

A millage rate of 0.32 mills is equal to 32 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

NEXT PIG & WHISKEY SET

FERNDALE — The next Pig & Whiskey event gained approval from the Ferndale City Council at its May 28 meeting.

The 15th edition of Pig & Whiskey will take place July 12-14 in downtown Ferndale. According to city documents, the event will be located on East Troy Street and in the parking lots near the Ferndale Area District Library. The hours will be 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 12; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, July 13; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, July 14. For more information on Pig & Whiskey, visit pigandwhiskeyferndale.com.

SING OUT DETROIT PLANS CONCERT

FERNDALE — Sing Out Detroit will be holding its next concert, “Still Standing: Bigger, Bolder, Better,” at 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive.

According to a news release, Sing Out Detroit is a mixed chorus of soprano, alto, tenor and bass singers for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. The spring concert for the choir will feature songs such as “Raise

Michigan Fashion Week creates its own flair

You Up/Just Be” from the musical “Kinky Boots” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” by Bob Dylan.

“This concert really shows the values of our choir, the passion of our members while sending out a message of resilience in the face of adversity,” choir President Linda Brincat said in a prepared statement.

Tickets are now on sale for $20 at singoutdetroit.org. They can also be purchased on the day of the concert at the door for $25.

DETROIT — The 12th annual Michigan Fashion Week is ready to take center stage. The in-vogue runway production will feature more than 100 local and international designers and vendors.

Four different shows in two days will spotlight the designs of various looks in women’s wear, men’s wear, couture, jewelry and accessories. Loren Hicks is the CEO and founder of Michigan Fashion Week. She originated the event in 2012 and modeled it after the fashion events of Paris, New York City and Los Angeles.

Two “streetwear” showcases — highlighting fun, casual styles — will be held June 7. The first is from 5-6 p.m., and the second is set for 7-8 p.m. Then it’s time to get out the glitz and glamour June 8 with two high-fashion shows featuring couture and evening wear. Two events are scheduled: 3-4 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. All the fashion shows will be held at the Godfrey Hotel, 1401 Michigan Ave. Visit the website MichiganFashionWeek.com for information about how to register and for tickets.

SUMMER CONCERT

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Community Concert Band will be hosting its next show at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Martin Road Park. Its next show will be the band’s annual outdoor summer concert, Summer Sounds. The concert will feature summer-themed band music, including “Glenn Miller in Concert,” music from “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Mambo” from “West Side Story.” Attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the show. More information on the band can be found at fcconcertband.org.

ALS

for charity during that ride. The following year, he rode his bike from the Upper Peninsula to Detroit and raised $7,000.

“During that time period from 2015 to 2019, (ALS of Michigan was) instrumental in playing a role and keeping him comfortable and actually helping us understand what ALS is,” DeLorenzo said. “They were able to get us, like, the wheelchair and then a motorized cart, ramps for his house. And then therapy for him, physical therapy, and then they have a support group that we went to. They were so important to the well-being, for four years there, of my father-in-law and for us as caregivers. So after he passed, we thought we would do something for ALS for all the things they did for us.”

DeLorenzo will be riding with his longtime friend of four decades, Henry, who also rode with DeLorenzo last year to raise money for ALS of Michigan.

“We had a great time,” Henry said. “As the trip went on, our enthusiasm grew because our audience was growing and the interest was growing and we’re raising some money and we’re seeing some great things, but the greatest thing was the healthy emotion that you’re having that people care, that they’re kind and that you’re doing something that’s good.”

Once DeLorenzo and Henry get to D.C., they plan to meet with Michigan lawmakers to share DeLorenzo’s story of his father-in-law and advocate on behalf of others with ALS in Michigan.

“Just like cancer, (ALS is) very indiscriminate, doesn’t care and disrupts lives,” Henry said. “It slowly saps away who you are. Your ability to communicate, your mobility and eventually you’re no longer able to

Dirt bike taken

CRIME WATCH

BERKLEY — A dirt bike was reported stolen at 6:24 a.m. May 17 in the 3800 block of Thomas Avenue, near 12 Mile and Greenfield roads.

According to police, a 41-year-old Berkley man stated that sometime between the hours of 7 p.m. May 16 and 6:20 a.m. May 17, an individual or individuals entered the unlocked side door of his garage and took an orange and white 2016 KTM dirt bike.

The man also said the lock that was on the bike had been cut. The bike was valued at between $10,000 and $11,000 new, but had been listed on Facebook Marketplace for a while at $5,500. He said he had a few inquiries about the bike, but he had not set up any showings or given his address to anyone, according to police.

Motorcycle stolen

BERKLEY — A motorcycle was reported stolen at 10 a.m. May 29 in the 2900 block of Cumberland Road, which is in the area of Coolidge Highway and Catalpa Drive.

The police report states that someone broke into the garage of the victim and stole his 2014 white Ducati motorcycle sometime between midnight and 5 a.m. He noticed a tire track along the driveway consistent with the width of a motorcycle tire in the grass. A temporary dog fence also had been moved on the grass to allow access to the service door on the south wall of the garage, which was closed but not locked, according to the report.

The victim stated in the report that he woke up at approximately 5 a.m. to let his dog outside when he noticed the temporary fence had been moved and the service door was ajar.

— Mike Koury

eat or to breathe because your brain can’t fire the message to your muscles. So it’s devastating and we’re no closer to a cure and something that, gosh, of the many sad things that go on in this world, this one needs to be, I think, given a little more light and realizing that this is debilitating as cancer, but even more so.”

According to Rose Lull, fundraising and marketing manager for ALS of Michigan, Michigan has one of the highest rates for ALS. In the run-up to Pedal4ALS so far, the two have raised around $3,200 to fight ALS.

“Raising the money for ALS of Michigan, all the funds stay in the state of Michigan for those people who are suffering with ALS,” DeLorenzo said. “They are eligible for wheelchairs and whatever else they may need. So it’s important. It’s important that I am an advocate for ALS and Michigan.”

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

ABOVE: Mike DeLorenzo’s venture against ALS is a personal one, as his father-in-law fought the disease for four years before his passing in 2019. TOP: Thomas Henry has been friends with DeLorenzo for more than 40 years and will be joining his friend on the bike ride to Washington, D.C. Photos provided by Mike DeLorenzo

Memorial Day in Berkley

ABOVE: The city of Berkley’s Memorial Day event was held May 27 outside City Hall with the American Legion Post 374 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9222.

LEFT: Berkley honors veterans at its Memorial Day event with a 21-gun salute.

Photos provided by Mike McGunniess

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Ford F-100 pickup keeps on truckin’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — 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

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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

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. 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 reimagined. 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

“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.”

James C. Nelson Park in Sterling Heights, local resident Donna Hill — while on the walking track — noticed the restored pickup truck.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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.

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HAVE A PLAN AND BE READY BEFORE SEVERE WEATHER ROLLS IN

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Although severe thunderstorms are a common occurrence in Michigan, many homeowners aren’t prepared.

Extreme weather can hit at any time — bringing heavy rain, flooding, lightning, damaging winds, large hail and even tornadoes. On average, Michigan has 15 tornadoes per year, according to state officials, who said the average lead time for a tornado warning is 10 to 15 minutes.

In the past 10 months, Michigan has had tornado outbreaks twice. The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in Michigan on Aug. 24, 2023 — the most tornadoes in a single day during the month of August. One tornado touched down in Ingham and Livingston counties, three hit Wayne County, two touched down in Monroe County and another hit in Kent County.

Most recently, four tornadoes touched down in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, Cass and Branch counties on the night of May 7, according to the National Weather Service, prompting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to declare a state of emergency in those areas.

“In the last 10 months, we’ve had very real lessons that tornadoes can and do happen here in Michigan, and they can happen at different times of the year … so having a plan and being prepared is definitely key,” said Lauren Thompson Phillips, public information officer for Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

One of the main things people should be aware of is the difference between a watch and a warning for severe weather.

“If you are hearing there’s a watch, that means conditions are right for severe weather. But if you’re hearing there’s a warning, that means that severe weather is coming, or a tornado has been spotted, so you better take cover,” Phillips said.

Whenever the thunder roars, it’s important to get indoors — whether that be a building, or, if none are nearby, a car — and remember to close all doors, windows and blinds.

If you’re outside with no place to shelter, experts say to seek low ground away from trees and metal objects. In the event of a tornado, get to a basement or storm cellar. If there’s no basement, head to a small, interior room on the lowest level, making sure to stay away from windows, doors and outside walls.

Wherever you plan to take cover, you should store a home emergency kit — a collection of basic items that your household may need in the event of an emergency.

During and after severe weather, you and your family might need to survive on your own for several days, so having a three-day supply of food, water and other items is a necessity.

A basic emergency supply kit should include: a 72-hour supply of water, which is at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation needs; at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food per person; a manual can opener to open canned goods; a first aid kit; moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation; and household chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper to disinfect water.

The kit should also contain some basic tools and equipment including: a multi-tool, wrench or pliers to turn off utilities; a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio or a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert; extra batteries; a flashlight; local maps; paper and pencils; a whistle to signal for help; matches in a waterproof container; a fire extinguisher; a dust mask to help filter contaminated air; and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place.

Because every household is different, additional items can be added to your kit based on your individual needs, including: prescription medications; glasses and contact lens solution; infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream; pet food and water; feminine supplies and personal hygiene items; a complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate; sturdy shoes; and maybe even some activities for children.

Cash or traveler’s checks and important family documents — such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container — are other suggested items to have on hand.

“You just want to be prepared in case you lose power, have any damage to your house or anything like that. It’s always good to be prepared and have a kit ready just in case,” said Lindsay Schwan, a planner with Oakland County Emergency Management.

Once you’ve assembled your kit, your family should decide where to store it, so everyone knows where it is in the event of an emergency — ideally, wherever you plan to take cover. Canned food should be stored in a cool, dry place, and boxed food should be stored in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.

It’s also important to maintain your kit so that it’s ready when needed. That means rethinking your needs every year, replacing expired items as needed and updating your kit as your family’s needs change.

After a storm has passed, experts say to wait 30 minutes before heading outdoors because lightning can strike 10 miles away from a storm. They also suggest staying away from downed power lines and checking on older people and children who may need help.

For more information on how to prepare before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit michigan.gov/miready and oakgov.com/community/ emergency-man agement.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 4981060.

Art

really great collection of people that come to the show and support the artists, and that is very valuable in this day and age. That helps us, I think, once again having more artists and makers that are interested in participating in their show and the bonus is … a lot of the artists will shop the show as well in the stores and everything, so it’s just such a huge economy boost for our downtown businesses.”

Attendees can find booths selling everything from handmade lip balm, garden art and jewelry to bath and body works.

“There’s sort of a pet parade as well,” McCrumb said. “A lot of people bring their dogs out to the show, and they get their new collar each year … and they get their homemade treats.”

Nicole Caracci, of Berkley, will be bringing her homemade pet treats for dogs and cats to the fair under her Auntie’s Snackies business. Although not a newbie to the city or festivals, this will be Caracci’s first time at the Art Bash.

Caracci has been running Auntie’s Snackies for three years, which grew out of her hobby of baking her dogs their own treats.

“I started handing them out to coworkers or friends and family, and they went over really well, so I decided to make a business out of it,” she said. “(The business) has its ups and downs, but overall it’s been going pretty good. I have a full-time job, so I can’t put all of my energy into it, but for a side thing it’s been going pretty good.”

Caracci called fairs such as this one important for small businesses like Auntie’s Snackies.

“Especially with the outdoor fairs, a lot of people have their dogs, and I always have samples out, so they’re able to come up and sample and talk to everybody,” she said.

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In addition to the variety of artistic ventures at the fair, there will be a kids zone with face paint, foam and balloon sculptures, and several food trucks on-site.

For more information, visit www.berk leyartbash.com.

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

Photo provided by Nicole Caracci Auntie’s Snackies, which offers treats to dogs and cats, will be one of the many businesses at Berkley Art Bash. It

owned by Nicole Caracci, here feeding

treats to her dogs.

Photo provided by Berkley Art Bash

The Berkley Art Bash will take place June 8 with nearly 200 vendors in attendance.

Cambourne and Bonner streets were cited as streets in need of work by the city.

Roads

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within three years of a road’s construction, we will typically … go back and crack seal it to make sure that we protect it at the start of its useful life.”

Jameson confirmed the streets that will be crack sealed this year previously were paved in 2021 and 2022.

“Our paving was like a 10-year program,” he said. “We’re in the ninth year of that. Next year will be the 10th year. So if we’re crack sealing ’21 and ’22 this year, two years from now, 2026, we’ll be crack sealing what was paved this year.”

“After that, we’ll be outside of our regular paving program,” he continued. “We’ll have like a five-year, seven maybe-ish year interim period where … every other year, we will crack seal, like, one-third of city roadways based on the age. So if roads get crack sealed after three years initially, they’ll get crack sealed again after six years, ideally, and then they’ll get crack sealed again on the ninth year.

Council member Donnie Johnson understands the frustrations that come with constant road construction, but as both a Ferndale and Michigan resident, Johnson said this is a perennial thing that they have to get through together.

“I’m proud of the work that Ferndale is doing,” he said. “We’re continuing to invest in our roads. I think we’ve seen great improvements and we’re committed to continuing those investments for the foreseeable future.”

Jameson said the roads are in good shape and that what the city will be doing is

more preventative maintenance.

“This is us being proactive,” he said. “If we left these cracks, over time they would get bigger and then they would turn into potholes. So if you seal them every two to three years as new cracks, just wear and tear on the roadways, weather kind of opens up some of these cracks. The more water and ice you can keep out of those cracks throughout the year, the better. So this crack seal just goes in. It fills those gaps. It doesn’t allow water infiltration and, most importantly, it doesn’t allow that water to turn into ice and expand and contract under or, like, inside those cracks.”

The city stated the road work will be done all this year.

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

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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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 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 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.

Spotlight on business...

Founder Armando Mastroianni, 95, brought his work ethic and craftsmanship when he left his home in Italy for America.

Italy American Construction, the company he founded, is celebrating 70 years in business

this year as construction specialists backed by decades of experience ofering a full array of project services.

“We are a full-service company today,” said Michael Mastroianni, a third-generation family partner. “My grandfather went into business with the skill sets he had acquired. He had a business model to build a company around the needs of new housing in the 1950s.”

What started as a company serving families looking to add concrete and garages to their homes in the early metro Detroit subdivision boom continued to develop with the region’s history.

“Our work territory covers all three counties: Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw,” Mike said. “We have established ourselves well enough over the years, doing jobs in multiple cities, that people have kept us at the top of their list when they need their remodeling done.”

As families grow, so do their home needs. Tese days, Italy American is the trusted choice when it’s time to construct an addition or second-foor dormer. Teir capabilities range from design-build to exterior services including roofng, siding, windows, concrete, masonry, porches, and garages. Inside work includes additions, kitchens, bathrooms, basements and dormers.

Italy American still has the core of their family behind it including Mike’s uncle, Tony; his father, Frank; his brother and cousins.

“Outside of our family, we have a team of dedicated employees who have been with us a long time; some over 30 years. Our team has grown with the business, too,” Mike said. “It’s why people come back to us for repeat work and give us continued referrals. Tey know it’s a solid choice for someone who will work with the same people they loved working with prior. It’s not just a revolving door of staf. Our customers will request installers by name.”

For more information or to set up a quote for your next project, call (877) 984-8259 today.

Pride

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probably be the best thing — hearing that,” she said.

Cynthia Campbell, of Clinton Township, attended her first Pride event ever on Saturday. The 15-year-old identifies as genderfae.

“It’s been really fun,” she said. “There’s a lot of people. … I’ve seen a lot of really cool costumes and outfits and stuff.”

Campbell loved that she was able to be herself at Pride and not have to worry about others’ opinions.

“It’s really fun to see a lot of different people, and I’ve interacted with a lot of new, fun people,” she said.

This was Finnley Socia’s second time at Ferndale Pride. The Clinton Township 15-year-old identifies as transmasc demiboy and found coming to Pride events was a great way to meet other people in the community.

“It’s … a way to find your people and to connect and hear other people’s experiences and coming out stories,” he said. “It’s just a great way to connect with other people.”

Socia said before coming to Pride, he had a hard time finding a space like that for

him to meet others.

“I’ve always had a hard time coming out to anyone really. But I feel like after meeting … more queer people, it’s been easier to come out to people, definitely,” he said.

Socia’s mother, Emily, said bringing her kid to Pride is nice because they come from a conservative area to Ferndale and she sees how Finnley is comfortable being himself

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with others like himself.

“It’s nice coming out here where he can be comfortable and expressive and not worry about looks or comments or things,” Emily Socia said. “Everybody is just open here. And it’s really refreshing because he can open up more and just really be happy. It’s really wonderful here.

“Especially with the way the world is

right now, we’re really, really lucky, I think, in Michigan — and Ferndale especially — that there is this chance to come out and not have to be worried that he’s gonna get hurt or he’s gonna get judged and things like that,” she added. “I’m just really grateful for this space, and it makes me really happy.”

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

LEFT: Bina, a D3 Circus performer, takes part in aerial acrobatics at Ferndale Pride. RIGHT: An estimated 30,000 people attended Ferndale Pride on June 1. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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KEEGO HARBOR — On May 2, at approximately 4:25 a.m., an unknown driver reportedly struck a city light pole in Keego Harbor, near the corner of Beachland and Cass Lake Road.

“Did anyone happen to notice a neighbor, family member or friend’s car with a great deal of front-end damage? The vehicle was most likely a Volkswagen sedan,” a Facebook post from the Keego Police Department states.

The driver reportedly drove the vehicle over a curb and onto a sidewalk, “several feet off the roadway,” the post states.

The incident reportedly “completely” destroyed the pole.

Wedding ring allegedly stolen WEST BLOOMFIELD — Police officers were reportedly dispatched to the 2200 block of Middlebelt Road on a larceny report May 2.

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Toothpaste stolen from CVS ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7 a.m. and 7:10 a.m. May 8, an unknown person stole two tubes of toothpaste from the CVS on Woodward Avenue.

Statue damaged at business

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 11:50 p.m. May 6, a known person damaged a statue outside Everything Home on Woodward Avenue.

Man loses over $400K on gold exchange scam

TROY — A man told police that from Oct. 23 to Feb. 21, he has invested $460,000 with a woman he met online who he thought was associated with a legitimate gold exchange.

When he inquired about taking some of his earnings out, the victim was informed he had to pay a tax penalty before accessing his money. A family member of the victim recognized it as a scam.

Knife found on intoxicated driver

TROY — A traffic stop around west Big Beaver Road and

was hesitant, and he appeared agitated. When asked, the driver told them that he’d had one beer to drink earlier in the night, and he denied taking any drugs.

The driver was asked to exit the vehicle for sobriety testing, and he consented to a pat-down prior to testing. Officers located an approximately 6-inch-long knife in a sheath underneath his shirt on the left side of his body.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of 0.00%.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup. While he was there, officers located 96 Adderall pills in the driver’s property. He agreed to submit to a blood test, and his blood was drawn by medical personnel.

The case was turned over to the detective bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood test results are returned.

Facebook Marketplace rental listing revealed to be a scam

TROY — From April 22 to 30, a resident of Troy Center Drive reported that he communicated with a lessor about a Birmingham home for rent listing on Facebook Marketplace.

He was able to look at the home in person, and he then sent $2,200 to the suspect via Zelle and Apple gift cards for the deposit before becoming suspicious.

The victim later learned that the home was currently listed for sale, not for rent, and it was a scam.

Running vehicle stolen

SOUTHFIELD — At 10:37 p.m. May 1, a resident ran into the store in the 25000 block of Evergreen Road to pick up an order and left their vehicle running, with the keys inside, unattended. When the victim returned, their 2014 Chevrolet Malibu was gone.

Contractor’s materials stolen from inside home

SOUTHFIELD — A contractor had building materials stolen from inside a home in the 21000 block of Evergreen Road between 8 p.m. May 7 and 11 a.m. May 8.

Officers determined that the garage door had been unsecured, which they believe to be the point of entry for the suspect.

Bags of clothes stolen from storage unit

SOUTHFIELD — Between 10 p.m. May 8 and 4

block of West Eight Mile Road was broken into, and multiple bags of clothing were stolen, according to a police report.

Bobcat mini-skid stolen

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 2020 Bobcat miniskid was stolen from the 2000 block of Squirrel Road sometime overnight May 11. The estimated cost of the machine is $30,000. Police were investigating.

Drunk driver arrested with child in car

FARMINGTON — An officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for speeding in the area of Grand River Avenue and Brookdale at around 10:30 p.m. May 2.

While speaking with the driver, the officer noticed several indications that she was intoxicated. There was a small child in the back seat.

The driver failed several field sobriety evaluations and was arrested for operating while intoxicated and child endangerment. The driver was held until sober, and the child was turned over to a family member.

Police pursue suspects in damaged vehicles case

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, shortly after 2 a.m. May 14, Hazel Park Police began locating vehicles with damage including broken windows. The vehicles were parked along streets including East Maxlow Avenue, East Pearl Avenue, West Brickley Avenue, East Woodruff Avenue, East Jarvis Avenue, East Evelyn Avenue, East Madge Avenue, East Harry Avenue and East Granet Avenue. Police say it appears someone had been attempting to gain entry and steal items from the center consoles in each vehicle.

While investigating the incident, officers attempted to stop a 2013 Kia Optima, which they believed the thieves were driving. The vehicle sped away and a chase ensued that went into Detroit, where the driver became so reckless that officers lost sight of the vehicle.

The Kia Optima was later discovered abandoned in Detroit. It appears it was abandoned after striking a parked vehicle. Police confirmed that the Kia had been freshly stolen from Madison Heights and believe that two suspects were involved.

Stolen vehicle recovery

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox that had been reported stolen out of Detroit was recently recovered in the 31000 block of Stephenson Highway. The victim was a Detroit resident, age 54. The

ongoing.

Money taken from purse

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole $950 from a purse of an employee at a business in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road while it was left unattended sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 8. The victim is a St. Clair Shores resident, age 53. Police were investigating.

Larceny from vehicle

MADISON HEIGHTS — According

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CALENDAR

JUNE 7

Sing Out Detroit: LGBTQ+ and Ally Chorus in concert, 7 p.m., Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, info@singoutdetroit.org, www. singoutdetroit.org

JUNE 8

Berkley Art Bash: Featuring “hip handmade wares” from 150-plus artists and makers, also live music, food and kids activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 12 Mile Road, berkleyartbash.com

Summer Reading kickoff: Sign up for program, plus games, face painting, balloon twisting, ice cream from Treat Dreams and coffee/ chai tea from Meillie, noon-4 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/kickoff

Geary Park Skate Jam: Skating lessons, food trucks, vendors and contests for skateboards, BMX, inline skates and scooters, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Geary Park, 1198 Earl Blvd. in Ferndale, register for contests at ferndalemi.gov/events

JUNE 12

Avoiding elder financial abuse: Free workshop presented by Berkley Public Safety and Vibe Credit Union, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, registration required, berkleylib.evanced. info/signup/calendar

JUNE 23

Berkley Pride Block Party: Kids tent, teen lounge, photo opps, activities, vendors, food trucks, music and more, 1-5 p.m., on Robina and Gardner avenues south of 12 Mile Road and in municipal parking lot in between, facebook.com/berkleypride

Summer Sounds: Presented by Ferndale Community Concert Band, 2 p.m., Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave., free but donations appreciated, fcconcertband.org

ONGOING Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 31, South Robina Avenue at 12 Mile Road in Berkley, (248) 658-3353, www. berkleyfarmersmarket.com

‘Vines / Between the Vines: Nature’s Ephemera: Paintings by Lynn Parkllan on display through June 21, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org

‘Pottery and Prints’: Works by 40 metro Detroit artists, exhibit open noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, noon-9 p.m. Fridays, and 1-5 p.m. Sundays until June 28, receptions 2-4:30 p.m. June 9 and 23, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/upcoming-events

• Meets 3 p.m. every second Saturday, Roseland Cemetery, 29001 N. Woodward Ave. in Berkley, roselandparkmi.com, (248) 541-1154 (ext. 2520)

Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights,

at Mongers’ Provisions, 3127 12 Mile Road in Berkley, see full list and performers at greatlakeschambermusic.org

‘Sunset Boulevard’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays June 6-9, 13-16 and 21-23, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

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