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BIRMINGHAM APPROVES HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES See HISTORIC on page 20A
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BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Museum’s John West Hunter Park, along Willits Street, will be undergoing planned improvements this summer. The John West Hunter Park improvements are in accordance with the museum’s 2018 master landscape plan. The project has four phases; the current improvements consist of phases one and two. “We are really trying to make the entire park wheelchair accessible,” said Marty Logue, the chair of the museum board. “One of our goals is that anyone can enjoy the park.” See PARK on page 26A
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Henry, Opdahl earn all-State honors for Bloomfield Hills soccer BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the second season in a row, Bloomfield Hills girls soccer has an underclassman on the all-State list. Junior goalkeeper Jenica Opdahl, who was first team all-State last season in net, was recognized this year by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association as a Division 1 all-State honorable mention. Continuing the trend of sophomore allStaters, sophomore forward Emma Henry earned second team all-State honors this season with five goals and eight assists to her stat sheet. “Emma has just taken her game to another level from last year,” Bloomfield Hills coach Alan Zakaria said. “She was a starter on the state championship team, and she’s just worked so hard to take her game to another level. She’s extremely fast, extremely skilled, and arguably one of the best strikers in our area. She’s earned that with her hard work and discipline.” Henry got a first-hand look her freshman year at the 2022 Bloomfield Hills team that possessed an unbreakable bond and leadership, and Henry said she expects the team to have a similar dynamic next season. “My mindset going into the next season is to set high standards for myself and my teammates,” Henry said. “The leaderSee HONORS on page 17A
LEFT: Detroit Country Day senior Lola Bagby pitches during a Country Day game this season. ABOVE: Country Day junior catcher Storm Kentros sets for an incoming pitch at the plate. Photos by Erin Sanchez
Bagby, Kentros earn all-State honors for Country Day softball BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
ABOVE: Bloomfield Hills junior goalkeeper Jenica Opdahl makes a save during a game this season. Photo provided by Jenica Opdahl
LEFT: Bloomfield Hills sophomore forward Emma Henry fires a corner kick. Photo provided by Emma Henry
BEVERLY HILLS — A true definition of a dynamic duo, senior pitcher Lola Bagby and junior catcher Storm Kentros bolstered Detroit Country Day softball throughout the 2023 season as the pitcher-catcher chemistry of the two seemed unbreakable. As the season concluded with another district title for Country Day, the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association recognized Bagby and Kentros for their efforts this season, as Kentros was selected as a Division 2 first team all-State player and Bagby was named as an all-State honorable mention. Kentros is the true definition of a field general, and she’s carried that trait since bursting onto the scene for Country Day as a freshman. “From a skill-set standpoint, I feel like she’s one of the best See SOFTBALL on page 17A
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BIRMINGHAM — On June 21 at approximately 9:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of South Old Woodward and Merrill Street on a report of two men fighting. The confrontation began as a verbal altercation between the individuals while they were driving in their own vehicles before turning physical in a parking lot at 33400 Woodward Ave. The case is being reviewed for possible charges.
Suspect throws rock through business window
BIRMINGHAM — On July 3, at approximately 10 a.m., an offer was dispatched to 33000 Woodward Ave. for a malicious destruction of property report. A 36-year-old business owner reported that an unknown man wearing a black shirt, light-colored pants, white shoes and a black bucket hat threw a rock through the business’s exterior front window. The window damage/repair costs are estimated at $2,500. The suspect did not take any items or enter the business. The investigation is ongoing.
Fraudulent transaction results in loss of $3.5K
BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department front desk to take a fraud report June 21 at 12:18 p.m. A 69-year-old woman reported that her computer froze while she was using it and she received a message to contact who she thought was an employee from Microsoft. The individual told the woman that a fraudulent charge was found on her bank account. The individual instructed the woman to withdraw money from her bank account, exchange it for Bitcoin at a local Bitcoin ATM and send the transaction to a specified address. Upon completing the action, the woman contacted her bank, who informed her that she had been scammed. The victim lost approximately $3,500.
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BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 3 p.m. July 3, an officer took a larceny report from a 48-year-old male resident, who said his bicycle was stolen from their property
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BIRMINGHAM — An officer took a larceny from mail report at 9:23 p.m. June 26. The victim reported that a flash drive with personal information was taken from a sealed envelope in her mailbox in the 300 block of Frank Street. The victim was advised to contact the Police Department if any unauthorized accounts are opened in her name. There are no witnesses or suspects at this time.
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BIRMINGHAM — On July 3 at approximately 8 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department lobby to take a fraud report. A 19-year-old resident reported that she recently joined an online social media group for college parking spot trading and was planning to purchase a spot at the University of Michigan. A suspect messaged the woman about selling her a parking pass. Using Venmo, the woman sent a total of $630 to purchase the suspect’s supposed parking pass, but the suspect did not send the parking pass and blocked the woman on social media. The suspect was using an alias. The investigation is ongoing.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took two reports of larcenies from automobiles June 27-28, one in the 400 block of Maple Road and the other in the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place. In both cases, two separate 2019 Chevrolet Malibus had the driver-side windows smashed out and the steering wheel columns stolen. Other agencies in metro Detroit have reported similar thefts from Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information should contact the department’s non-emergency line at (248) 433-7755.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place June 27.
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BIRMINGHAM’S NEW CITY MANAGER OFFICIALLY TAKES OFFICE BIRMINGHAM — City Manager Jana Ecker has officially begun her role following former City Manager Tom Markus. While she is new to the position, Ecker has been working within the city for 21 years. In the June city manager report, Ecker thanks Markus on behalf of the city staff for his over 24 years of service with the city. She also shares her goals for making a smooth transition into the position. One of her goals early on was to meet with each city commissioner individually to establish a strong network of communication and a culture of transparency.
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CRANBROOK HOLDS SPECIAL EVENTS EACH THIRD THURSDAY BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Every third Thursday of the month from now until June 2024 will be free at Cranbrook Art Museum and Cranbrook Institute of Science. On these days, guests will not have to pay admission to the Cranbrook Art Museum 11 a.m.-8 p.m. or the Cranbrook Institute of Science 5-8 p.m. Additionally, the Cranbrook Art Museum will remain free on all remaining Thursdays of each month. On July 20, there will be special events for visitors, including a free curator’s tour of “Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other” 6:30-7:30 p.m. and free drop-in design 5-8 p.m. at the Cranbrook Art Museum. At the Cranbrook Institute of Science, there will be a free planet walk at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., and a free planisphere make and take. Each institution plans to feature free programming each month on the third Thursday of the month. To guarantee admission, visitors are required to RSVP in advance. For more information, visit science.cranbrook.edu or cranbrookartmuseum.org.
Johnson Nature Center holds ribbon cutting for the Inside|Out Program BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The artwork from the Detroit Institute of the Arts Museum Inside|Out program is officially on display at the Johnson Nature Center. Guests were invited to the Johnson Nature Center June 23 to participate in the Inside|Out program’s ribbon cutting. The artwork will be on display until October, along with other nature-inspired art from Bloomfield Hills students. The community can visit the nature center, 3325 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Township, 8 a.m.-dusk daily.
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BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham was recently recognized by the Michigan Green Communities program for achieving silver status in the annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge. Birmingham was recognized for exemplary action in planning, economic development, land use, energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and protection, and clean mobility.
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to the rest of the world. It hasn’t always been this tourist location that’s four hours away,” Kercher said. “It has been the center for some of these global conflicts, politics and economics.” The audience will learn the history of Mackinac’s indigenous peoples, fur trade, battles and even the island’s iconic fudge. Through the “Behind the Scenes of History: The Straits of Mackinac” lecture, Kercher also wants to give audiences an inside look at what it is like to live and work in Mackinac, especially during the winter. Kercher shares stories of what it is like to work security for The Grand Hotel, Mackinac’s award-winning resort. Kercher emphasized the importance of learning about history, particularly history close to home. “History gives you context to any kind of decision or thought-making process for the future,” Kercher said. More information about Kercher can be found at kercher.info. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
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Are you losing the Battle of the Bulge? Bloomfield Hills native Elizaveta Beneicke traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida, to compete in the 2023 Rhythmic Development Program National Championships June 3, and she left as a national champion June 4.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills native Elizaveta Beneicke traveled to West Palm Beach, Florida, to compete in the 2023 Rhythmic Development Program National Championships June 3, and she left as a national champion June 4. Earning 1st in ribbon, 4th in rope, 10th in hoop, and 21st in floor, Beneicke earned first overall to become a national champion, but awaiting the results was the most nerve-wracking part. “After the California girls went, I was still in first, and we were really surprised, and then there were only 10 more people who could beat me,” Beneicke said. “Most of them were from New York, and after New York went, I was still in first until the last girl went, who was in 71st. We were awaiting the results and we kept refreshing to see if she finished her ribbon, and if she got a 12.55, she would’ve tied with me. She got a 10-point something, and we were so happy.” A fifth grader at East Hills Middle School this year, Beneicke competes with SK Rhythmic Academy in Troy as a level 6 gymnast. Sofiya Kulikovska, founder of SK Rhythmic Academy, said Beneicke is a perfectionist when it comes to her craft. “Liza loves the sport and wants to do it for herself,” Kulikovska said. “She would push herself to do skills over and over until she masters them just because it is important for her.” Beneicke trains four days a week and often utilizes extra days to practice in efforts to elevate her skill-set. When she’s not on the mat, Beneicke is just as talented as an artist with her drawings and sculpting skills. “I like to make things,” Beneicke said. “I got this kit and I looked at the front of it, and you can make flamingos, caterpillars and butterflies. I made it, and I gave a little duck to my older brother, I gave a flamingo to my mom, and I gave a snowman to my dad.” Beneicke’s craft-making skills extend far beyond her family. “She helps her friends and makes little presents like bracelets and earrings for them,” Kulikovska said. “She collects wildflowers before coming to practice for the coaches and makes cards to brighten everyone’s day.” A runner-up at regionals this season, Beneicke will look to qualify for nationals next season in order to defend her championship. Beneicke said she has one thing on her mind next season. “Repeat,” Beneicke said.
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Birmingham Seaholm junior Nick Shenefelt earned first team all-State honors awarded by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association after posting an offensive slash line of .417/.524/.698 with a 1.222 OPS (on-base plus slugging) this season.
Seaholm baseball’s Shenefelt earns first team all-State honors BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Seaholm baseball took a program-altering leap this season behind a slew of junior talent. Seaholm’s 28-6 record, the winningest record in school history, notched the team an Oakland Activities Association-White title and the school’s first district title since 1988, and junior Nick Shenefelt played a vital role in that success. “He’s just a great player in every way,” Seaholm coach John Toth said. “He can hit, field and pitch. He’s very measured in a way where he never gets too high and he never gets too low. I think once he realized, and it was probably a little before midway in the season, once he realized he could use all fields and he could do it with power, he pretty much never looked back.” Shenefelt earned first team all-State honors awarded by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association after posting an offensive slash line of .417/.524/.698 with a 1.222 OPS (on-base plus slugging) this season. Shenefelt tallied four home runs, 40 hits, 38 RBIs, and 22 walks this season. While his offensive production was all-State worthy, Shenefelt’s pitching numbers showcased another all-State worthy performance this season. In 51.1 innings this season, Shenefelt earned a 5-3 record while tallying 75 strikeouts with a 1.36 ERA. As exciting as it was to watch him on the mound this season, Shenefelt said the moment of coach Toth texting him about the all-State news was a feeling of joy he’ll never forget. “I started running around out of excitement,” Shenefelt said. “It was a great feeling and I was so happy to get that honor.” While it was celebration time for Shenefelt, Seaholm and Toth were waiting to see junior shortstop Granden Kinnie’s name on the all-State list as well. Kinnie posted impressive numbers both on the mound and at the plate, holding an offensive slash line of .429/.483/.561 with a 1.044 OPS, 42 hits, 13 doubles and 34 RBIs while posting a 6-1 record with a 1.20 ERA on the mound. “He had a great year,” Toth said. “He should be all-State. There’s no doubt about that. He should be all-State.” Shenefelt and Kinnie will look to continue Seaholm’s successful 2023 campaign into next season.
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ship from the captains the season we won the state championship was very strong. We had to hold ourselves accountable for certain things, but also had each other’s backs if we needed support. That is the standard I would like to set for our team going into next season.” A vital part of that leadership will be Opdahl, who started in net for Bloomfield Hills during their title-winning season and made two crucial saves in the state finals shootout to earn the state title. Opdahl solidified her status as one of
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catchers in the state,” Country Day coach Brian Skiba said. “She’s under the radar at this point.” Hitting .474 with 10 HRs, 18 doubles, and 39 RBI on the year, Kentros is as polished at the plate as they come with an elitelevel arm behind the plate. With her defensive ability and offensive production, it wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone to see Kentros’ name on the all-State list again after her senior season next year. Kentros said her game took a giant leap in one particular area this season. “I feel like it came with the leadership role I played on the field,” Kentros said. “When I tend to try to help others and focus less on myself is when I thrive and do my best, because I’m not as worried at looking at stats or trying to be perfect.” For Bagby, the all-State list is a regular occurrence at this point. The three-time allState honoree shined on the mound this sea-
the top keepers in the state this season, tallying seven shutouts on the year. “In my opinion, she’s the best goalkeeper in the state,” Zakaria said. “Just another rock in the back, and we’re so excited to have her back for another year.” Opdahl, a United States Air Force Academy commit, will look to end her high school career on a high note after leading Bloomfield Hills to a district title this season. “I believe we have another state championship in us, and since it will be my last year on the team, I am willing to work extra hard for it,” Opdahl said. “I think we could’ve won states this year, but I am only using the outcome as fuel for next year.”
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METRO DETROIT — Furnishing a new home can be daunting, but buying used items from Facebook Marketplace and secondhand stores can cut down on costs while adding personal flair. Brianne Minaudo has a job in New York and is split between Michigan, where she resides, and the Empire State. She used to have a house in north Rochester, Michigan, but sold it to get something smaller. Recently, she has been cleared to spend more time in Michigan. She was tired of buying new furniture and said her one rule for her condo was to find things used, preloved or at an outlet. Foundational things such as curtain rods could be purchased new. She collected things from places such as antique stores, old book stores, Facebook Marketplace, clearance sections and other places. She’s even got some things from her grandma and friends. One of her favorite places is called Lamb’s Tail Antiques, which is an antique store on a farm in Armada. Minaudo also decorates with things she already has and feels like she does something called “dopamine decorating.” It’s decorating with items and things that make you happy. “Like just reminders instead of just, you know, going to Pottery Barn and plugging in what’s trendy. I like to do this a lot better,” Minaudo said. Going on a marketplace such as Facebook, Minaudo said, is where she recommends beginners go to get furniture and other decorations for their spaces. “I’d rather pay people who don’t have the use for it instead of Home Depot or Target or bigger corporations who don’t need it as much,” Minaudo said. She said it depends on the style, but she also frequents antique stores because she loves vintage style. She recommends following people who have storefronts on Amazon or who do Ikea hacks — customizing Ikea products. Another perk of buying secondhand is that it’s good for the environment. “Because you’re not just buying new and then having all this waste going everywhere as well; you’re giving it a new life,” Minaudo said. Her friends and family helped at her place with painting, having an eye for style or fixing up different fixtures. She said her little sister helps with ideas for decor and goes to antique shops with her. Kellen James, Minaudo’s partner, said it’s been a lot of fun helping her out.
ABOVE: Brianne Minaudo talks about her condo while sitting on the arm of her couch. LEFT: A bookshelf and a table stands in Minaudo’s condo. BELOW: Minaudo said her little sister helped her paint the fireplace in her living room. Photos by Alyssa Ochss
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made a presentation to the City Commission at the meeting. “The end goal was to create a tool for our Historic District Commission and our Historic District Study Committee in some capacity to use as they review any applications relating to historic resources or resources within a historic district,” Dupuis said. The document includes historical and educational information to answer questions such as “Why preserve?” and “What is historic?” Resources for commercial and residential districts are also included in the document. The city has been working with Kraemer Design Group since June 2022 to create the Birmingham Historic District Design Guidelines. Prior to the final approval of the guidelines, four deliverables were reviewed by the Historic District Commission and the State Historic Preservation Office. “As a part of the grant, they (the State Historic Preservation Office) had to be quite involved, and they were, and they gave us some really good feedback the whole time,” Dupuis said. There were also specific guidelines Bir-
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mingham had to meet while completing this process. This grant program is a reimbursement grant, so the city will receive its money back once its application for reimbursement is approved. The overall project was $20,000. These project costs were budgeted for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, and all invoices were paid. As far as public communications involved in this project, the community had the opportunity to provide feedback at a booth at the 2022 Day on the Town, in addition to a community survey. Dupuis said they plan to also be at this year’s Day on the Town July 29 to once again communicate with the public and answer any questions they might have about the guidelines. A shortened version of the guidelines will also be sent out to all owners of historic property to further inform the community. Dupuis explained the role of the document to clarify how it should and will be used. “This is not a regulatory document. This is more of an educational tool,” Dupuis said. While this may mostly be used by the Historic District Commission, it is also available for property owners, architects, developers or anyone else in the community who is interested in the city’s historical pres-
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guidelines. “I like how detailed it actually is,” Haig said. “I know you said it’s long, but I can see the reasons for it and I do have to say the pictorial examples do really help a lot with explaining things.” Commissioner Brad Host also commented on the good work of everyone involved. Mayor Pro-Tem Elaine McLain praised the document for its content. Commissioner Clinton Baller disclosed that he had a conversation earlier in the day with City Manager Jana Ecker and Dupuis where he was assured that everything in the document was synthesized pre-existing information, rather than new information. Baller also questioned a few instances where the content could be reworded for clarity. The commission approved the original motion presented “subject to the minor modifications and linguistic updates as discussed.”
TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHFIELD JULY BOARD OF REVIEW The Township of Southfield Board of Review will meet on the following date:
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Southfield Township Offices 18550 W. 13 Mile Road 10:00 a.m. until work is complete The purpose of the Board of Review will be to correct clerical errors and review hardship appeals. For 2023 only, Executive Order 2020-87 expands the July Board of Review’s jurisdiction to include acceptance of late filings of qualified Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property (EMPP) and Small Business Property Tax Exemption Requests (Form 5076), protests related to the 2023 valuation, classification, or any other matters that are properly heard before the March 2023 Board of Review. Any Taxpayer wishing to file a hardship appeal, that hasn’t already appealed hardship to the March Board, may pick up an application at the Southfield Township Hall Treasurer’s Department or by calling Oakland County Equalization Division, at (248) 858-0776. Appointments for hardship appeals will be scheduled prior to the Board of Review. The Township will be following its normal procedures for accommodation of persons with disabilities. Those individuals needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the Southfield Township Clerk’s Office at 248-540-3420. Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 07/12/2023
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Interested parties may make comments in person at the scheduled hearing. Written comments may be submitted in person or by mail to The Village of Beverly Hills, Planning Commission, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to mstec@ villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:30 p.m. on the date of the hearing. The proposed ordinance amendments may be reviewed at Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Kristin Rutkowski Village Clerk Published: Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle 07/12/2023
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“She has such an amazing vision of what she wants and how to get it, and she’s just an amazing decorator,” James said. He said Minaudo has really made their condo feel like a home. “It just feels like home because she makes it such a warm and inviting place and it’s beautifully put together,” James said. Both Minaudo and James have a lot of fun working on projects and going shopping for decor and furniture. Minaudo said she’s just getting into repainting and refurbishing furniture. “I’ve seen on social media people who just take the most beat up, kind of awful pieces and make it into something so cool and beautiful. I love it,” Minaudo said. Minaudo said her No. 1 idea for finding style is if it makes you happy, it’s part of your style. This can include things found in reading, writing or what people are watching, Minaudo said. She personally gravitates toward history. “So if anyone is looking for their style, look at what you’re naturally into,” Minaudo said.
A light fixture hangs in Brianne Minaudo’s condo. Photo by Alyssa Ochss
She said she thinks people know their style, but they’re hesitant, and she sees this in people she’s helped with decorating. “They’ll already know what they want; they’re just almost, like, hesitant or afraid to say, ‘I like this,’ and commit to it because they’re afraid to be wrong,” Minaudo said. ”But when you’re doing something like your home or your clothes, you can’t be wrong if you like it.” Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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ABOVE: Scott Romano, of Royal Oak, first spotted the 1960 AMC Metropolitan for sale in the parking lot of a convenience store when he was 12. RIGHT: The Metropolitan has a number of features, including this hood ornament. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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METRO DETROIT — When visiting his aunt and uncle in Tennessee in 1972, Scott Romano spotted a 1960 AMC Metropolitan for sale in the parking lot of a convenience store. The family had just driven by the Graceland home of superstar singer Elvis Presley in Memphis. “Elvis was still alive,” Romano said, remembering a family member who snapped a photo of his mom, Suzanne Romano, with Graceland in the background. “I saw this car
for sale. I kept looking at it and looking at it. I had never seen one before.” Romano’s grandfather, Leonard A. Davis — a car buff himself — jotted down the phone number of the seller. Davis called the owner, made a deal and ultimately purchased the two-door Metropolitan for Romano, who was only 12 at the time and too young to get behind the wheel just yet. “My grandpa thought it was so amusing, he bought it for me,” Romano said. “It had 28,000 miles on it when he purchased it. I was used to antique cars. I grew up around them.” Romano lived in Clarkston at the time, and Davis re-
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Scott Romano’s grandpa Leonard A. Davis purchased the car for him in 1972. Romano plans to take the car to the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show this September.
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ing me how to detail a car or tell if a car was original,” said Romano, now of Royal Oak. “My mom said before I even started school, I could call cars by name when they drove by. My mom was into cars, too.” Davis was a noted antique car restorer. He also had a star-studded moment when he portrayed Henry Ford in a couple of scenes in the 50th anniversary feature film “The American Road.” The black-and-white movie was produced in 1953 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford Motor Co. The production mixes archival footage with reenactments. Romano has still photos of Davis’ shots in the film. “The movie was shown at Greenfield Village and Ford events,” Romano said. “It’s free on YouTube.” Romano’s mom upholstered the seats on the Metropolitan. Although he’s not Catholic, Romano decorated the car’s dashboard with a number of religious symbols, including the Virgin Mary. “When I was a kid, all the Catholics had them on their dashboards. I started collecting them,” he said, adding they also remind him of the song “Plastic Jesus” from the Paul
Newman movie “Cool Hand Luke.” “It was a fun song. It always stuck in my head.” Romano only takes out the two-door Metropolitan occasionally when “I just feel like driving it.” “The farthest I’ve gone is Port Huron or Ypsilanti. It has 37,000 miles on it now,” Romano said. “The car is so quirky and fun. It just makes you feel good. For as little as it is, the turning radius is like a Mack truck. The fenders all have lowrider cutouts.” Through his research, Romano is quite the historian on the 1960 AMC Metropolitan. According to Romano, the Metropolitan is an American automobile that was assembled at the Longbridge Plant in Birmingham, England. “The doors were interchangeable to save money. It does have this fun little feature: Underneath the dashboard, there’s a ventilation door to let air in,” Romano said. The car event he enjoys the most is the Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show held every year. This year’s Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show will kick off with a cruise Sept. 16 and the car show Sept. 17. For more information, visit ypsiautoheritage.org or call (734) 482-5200. “I wish more people knew about it. It’s a beautiful setting on Frog Island (Park),” Romano said. “You get to see Tuckers, Studebakers, Packards.”
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METRO DETROIT — Years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the country, and the work-from-home culture that emerged has inevitably affected commercial real estate and occupancy rates in some sectors of the community. “I think we are probably turning the corner now in office, and now it’s just everybody reconfiguring their spaces and maybe moving around, but I think the percentage of occupancy has probably bottomed at this point,” said Todd Szymczak, the senior vice president of investment sales for Farbman Group. While occupancy rates have been low for the last few years in office buildings in particular, Szymczak said things might be looking up as far as the number of tenants in buildings, since employers are pressing harder to get people back working in offices. “I think, in all likelihood, there will be more people in the office a year from now than there are today and more days than there are today,” Szymczak said. The low occupancy rates in offices have also affected the cost of these spaces. “We get calls from buyers on a regular basis now looking to buy their own office buildings, and I think it’s because the pricing has come down to a point where users recognize this could be a good opportunity to purchase their own space,” Szymczak said. Szymczak said this trend applies mainly to spaces less than 150,000 square feet. He said they have recently sold some buildings around 100,000 square feet where the purchasers are not using the whole thing, but see it as an investment opportunity. “People are looking at saying, ‘Hey, if I’m
Troy has been working towards converting old office space into housing units. There are two spaces that have been approved for conversion so far. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
using 25% of it, why don’t I kind of turn this into a little side investment instead of paying rent to somebody else?’” Szymczak recently spoke at the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Forecast Breakfast. During the presentation in March, Szymczak shared that offices in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Royal Oak currently have the highest demand. Nationwide, suburban/urban offices are doing the best, followed by suburban offices.
In his presentation, Szymczak briefly discussed office conversions, such as turning old office spaces into apartments. “That is extremely challenging, it is extremely expensive, and the location and the building only works in a rare case,” Szymczak said. One local community that is taking on several conversion projects is Troy. “What Troy is doing, depending on the structure of the building and if it is supported, we would recommend and look at turning
those office buildings into residential units if it’s feasible and it meets our zoning,” Troy Economic Development Manager Mark Adams said. In Troy, two office buildings have recently been approved for conversion to residential use. These properties include the 103,000-square-foot office building at 275 Kirts Blvd. and an office space on Crooks Road, near Big Beaver Road. Between these two buildings, it is expected to bring 334 new housing units to Troy. “It’s an alternative use of the office building that may be vacant or may be going vacant, and that’s what a lot of communities are wrestling with right now, because we’re still in a state of hybrid work environment where some people are working from home and some people working in office, and nobody is sure how that’s all going to shake out over the next few years,” Adams said. “I think you have to be creative with your office buildings.” Adams said he thinks higher-class buildings with a lot of amenities are doing better than the lower-tier office buildings that need a lot of work. Changes in the auto industry are also making a local impact on real estate. “What we are seeing nationally and what we are seeing locally in Michigan is the transformation from a combustion engine to the electronic vehicle, and that’s causing a lot of software and technical operations to expand and to move where there are centers of excellence,” Adams said. By “centers of excellence,” Adams is referring to clusters of technology-based businesses. While every building is different, local experts have observed distinct trends in commercial real estate, many of which are looking positive.
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Accessibility is a major focus of the park improvements. Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant improvements were primarily funded with federal dollars. A generous donation from the Rosso Family Foundation is going toward landscaping efforts, such as adding Michigan native wetland plants and trees. The total cost of the project is expected to run between $70,000 and $75,000. During these phases, they plan to create an accessible and barrier-free parking space for park guests, as well as a sidewalk with a seating area near the pond. The museum is working on making the pond in the park more accessible to the public. Currently, the pond has been taken over by invasive species, making it difficult for people to enjoy its beauty. When the Allen family built their home, now known as the Allen House, in 1926, they were interested in the pond on the property. Even though this was before inground pools were popularized, the Allens had the idea to turn the pond into something the kids could swim in. They built concrete walls and a little spillway connected
to the pond, so the concrete area could fill and then spill into the pond below. However, the family stopped allowing anyone to swim in the pond after their son, Jim Allen, contracted poliomyelitis. During that time, the origins of the disease were unclear, and it was sometimes associated with swimming in open lakes and ponds. Cleaning up the pond and building a new sidewalk and seating area will give people the opportunity to enjoy their surroundings and think about the history of the museum’s grounds. “We want people to be able to see vestiges of the improvements that they made when they were turning it into a play area for their kids, but we also want to help them understand what occurred later and how the pool was thought to be the source of that (disease),” said Museum Director Leslie Pielack. The museum plans to minimize the use of large physical signs by utilizing QR codes for people to follow and learn more information about the features of the park. “Our site has a very interesting history. So what we are hoping to do, when all four phases are done, is to be able to also help people understand the historical context of what they’re seeing and why it’s unique,”
Pielack said. Phases three and four will consist of adding more barrier-free pathways and building a Rouge River overlook. “The later phases will bring people around the pool area and across the lawn to an overlook of the Rouge River,” Pielack said.
Logue said at this time, the project is expected to be completed in 2025. The park is located at 556 W. Maple Road. For more information, visit bhamgov. org. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
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WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES
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(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226 POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI
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LOVELL MASONRY
Affordable/Professional Specializes in Brick-Work, Custom-Brick-Steps, Concrete, Brick-Mailboxes, Porch/ChimneyRepairs, Tuck-pointing, Paver Maintenance, Basement-Waterproofing, Free-Written-Estimates, Senior/Military-Discounts. 20yrs-Experience
Carpentry GOT ROT?
Rotten Wood Replacement Specialist All Types of Wood Repair Fascia, Soffit & Siding Painted to Match AMG Applied Services
248-828-7998
Carpet Cleaning
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We Power Re-stretch and Steam-clean For One Low Price Next-Day-Service Multiple Room Discount
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586-754-9222
ccarpetrepair.com
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586-755-3636
ROZE CEMENT LLC
CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING
10% Off Pre-Spring! •Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com
Andre-586-354-7791
Cleaning Service
586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING
***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning! Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!
CLEANING LADY
with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.
248-890-8830
Gutters GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI
Fence Service ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY
248-254-2027
Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount
Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.
586-778-3393 586-531-2111
A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated. Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured
248-828-7998
ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 20% off Entire Purchase. Plus 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709
GB GOLDEN BUILT Seamless Gutters and Downspouts Remove/Replace Gutter Guards Free Estimates Licensed/Insured Over 30 Years in Business
586-948-4764
WEEDING Flower and Mulched Beds, Pruning, Trimming, Roses, Shrubs, Vines,
Roofing
Lawn Maintenance
AA4DABLE ROOFING
***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL
2023 SPRING 586-260-5218
MASTER PLUMBER
Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all! Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!! Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts
586-360-0681
ucallwehauljunk.com **CLUTTER GUY'S**
Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!
586-258-6672 EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.
(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359
Landscaping & Water Gardens
Plumbing
Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured
586-634-1152
Roofing
Hauling & Waste Removal
Home Repairs
CASTLE ELECTRIC
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947-208-9086
Master Electricians
Dr. Electric
586-443-3362 586-944-3669
Hotchkiss Electric
Father & Son
Elite Concrete Services, LLC.
Call Frank 248-303-5897
Electrical
Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.
888.572.0928 586.585.1862
• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates
REFERENCES AVAILABLE
313-656-9402
BEST-Price-Period
Restriction May Apply
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$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service
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Complete Interior/Exterior
Rick or Shon (586)790-0006
Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts! Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Lic#-6113148
Any & all masonry repairs. Brick, block, steps, chimneys, porches-tuckpointing, Cement work, mortar-matching. 25-yrs experience. Free-estimates. References/Insured.
Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs. Accept all major credit cards. SPRING SPECIALS up-to-30%-off! Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates! 30yrs-Experience
RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs. Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping. W/35yrs. experience. Free-estimates.
Financing Available
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Drywall
586-925-8764
MOUTON'S MASONRY
Ask for Tony! 248-894-5804
586-260-5218
*ACCU ELECTRIC*
Brick Work
AA4DABLE MASONRY
Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.
Call or Text Us Today! FREE ESTIMATES
Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More! Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES
Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching
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PREFERRED
LANDSCAPING
Spring Clean-ups, Lawn cutting, Fertilizing, Trimming, Planting, Powerwashing and Sealing, Hauling and Delivery, Gardening Rototilling, Misc Services. Senior/Veteran Discounts!
248-739-9779
SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Paver, Patios, Retaining Walls, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinklers, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates
586-727-3924
Painting
248-242-1511
PAINTING
Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops
MASTER-PAINTER DRYWALL/PLASTER •Restoration/Repairs •Painting! •Painting! •Interior/Exterior •Wallpaper Hanging •Wallpaper Removal Senior-Rates We-Do-It-All! B.B.B/A+Rating 30-yrs, Licensed/Insured Free-Estimates Owner-Robert
MR. BACKSPLASH ·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·LVT FLOORING ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*
586-552-5416
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Landscaping & Water Gardens
ALLTIMATE
OUTDOOR SERVICES Credit Cards Accepted
Drainage System Professionals New Construction Yard Drainage Grading Sod/Seed Retaining Walls Walkways Patios Paver Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES
Senior & Military Discounts
Summer is here! Call Today!
586-719-1202
0402-2323
DOLL'S LANDSCAPING
Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal. Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal
586-634-0033
TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS
586-420-3531
Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.
by-GPC
586.899.3555 (Direct) 248.566.6460 (Office)
(586)229-4267 American Painting
•Residential •Commercial. •Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts. •Guaranteed-work. •25-yrs experience.
PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.
586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!
WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial
Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates
248-990-5388
wowpaintingmi.com
Plumbing GREAT LAKE PLUMBING
Licensed Plumber Re-piping, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning, Plumbing Repairs, Gas Lines. Sprinkler Backflow Testing Fast Friendly Service Lic#8112407
586-823-9744
Family Owned & Operated
Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee
0147-2326
2023 SPECIALS
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Thru July 31st
FREE Paint
0058-2328
Decks/Patios
• Interior & Exterior • Drywall Patching & Repair • Staining and much more
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Motor City Plumbing & Drain
0325-2302
Driveway Experts FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS
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Residential & Commercial
248-755-0327
TIMELESS PAINTING L.L.C.
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Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt
20 Years in Business! Best Housekeepers in Town! We Clean The Way YOU Want it. Excellent References Free-Estimates
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Plumbing
Painting
0355-2235
Cleaning Service
Cement
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
Hurry-up & Save Big-$$$$! SPRING-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!! Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards. 30yrs-Experience
586-822-5100
586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING
25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area
10%/Senior/Military/Discounts
Lic#-8004254
WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing
248-542-8022
Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
Powerwashing AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)
586-431-0591
CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message
586-291-2647
CITY ROOFING
-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.
586-733-3004
cityroofinginc@gmail.com
MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER
Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965
586-436-9600
REPLACE your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material ? Steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer $500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-866-718-3124
SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned
248-707-4851 Tree Service
BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
(586)262-3060
586-260-5218 Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Storm Damage, Tree Trimming/ Shaping, Debris Removal, Insured and Bonded. Facebook: Bright Horizon Services Inc DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB
35%-Spring-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-
(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com
ELITE TREE SERVICE
"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!" Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices! Firewood For Sale
586-756-0757
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You’re Invited...
The Ford Summer Blo ck Party & Ford Tech Tour has returned and is coming to Dean Sellers Ford on Tuesda y, July 18th. Join us from noon to 4pm for food, fun & refreshm ents. While you’re here, register for an ad ditional $500 off your next new Ford*. You can also register for a chance to win $5000** ! The WOMC street team will be here giving away prizes to lucky winners and we’ll have Ford product spec ialists here conducting technology demos and answering questio ns. Also, check out ou r HUGE selection of new Ford vehicles & the great deals we have.
REGISTER AT:
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Here Comes the Summer Fun!
Join us for a summer celebration at Dean Sellers Ford to check out the new Ford line-up and learn more about the latest Ford technology.
SELLERS
DEAN YE ARS
19 48
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WHERE: DEAN SELLERS FORD @THE TROY MOTOR MALL 2600 W. MAPLE RD , TROY 48084 WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 18TH FROM NOON to 4PM
COMPLEMENTARY PICK UP & DELIVERY FOR SERVICE CUSTOMERS
Call our Service department at 248-550-0039
2600 W. Maple Rd. | Troy Motor Mall | deansellersford.com 248-643-7500 *See dealer for details. **No purchase necessary.
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Canine fans push for Gordonsetter as Michigan’s state dog While each state has its unique official designations — state flowers, mottos and insects — many people are surprised to learn that only 13 states have a state dog. It’s estimated that approximately two-thirds of American households, tallying up to around 65 million, are dog owners. The pet advice website known as The Pampered Pup recently conducted a poll of 3,000 respondents to find out their preferred breed if given the opportunity to vote for an official state dog. Michiganders opted for the Gordon setter. In second place, Michigan residents voted for the Labrador retriever, while their third-place pick was the American Eskimo dog.
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300 LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS HONORED FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT Photo provided by Rachel Felice
METRO DETROIT — Girl Scouts is about more than selling cookies, and the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan are here to prove that. More than 300 Metro Detroit girls were recognized for their commitment to community and creating positive change in the world during the GSSEM’s annual High Honor Award Reception June 25. Nisha Singhi, from Bloomfield Hills, pictured, took home the prestigious 2023 Young Woman of Distinction Award for her project about the detrimental impact of released balloons on wildlife, marine life, natural resources and the economy. Singhi spent more than 170 hours on The Balloon Project, which resulted in policy changes at the local and statewide levels. The Bloomfield Hills City Commission and International Academy in Bloomfield Hills adopted policies banning the release and litter of balloons. At the state level, she worked with former state Rep. Mari Manoogian to introduce House Bill 5373 and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow to introduce Senate Bill 0675. “The High Honors Awards highlights the remarkable young women of GSSEM who embody everything that Girl Scouts stands for — programming that develops young women of the utmost courage and confidence who have the character, skills and relationships to make real changes in their communities,” said GSSEM CEO Monica Woodson. “As we honor this year’s class of outstanding Girl Scouts, we recognize their extraordinary achievements and the profound difference they can make in the lives of others. They are the driving force behind a brighter future for all, and we are proud to celebrate this moment with them, their families and their troops.”
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