Berkley multifamily development gets council approval
Ferndale
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council recently approved a planned unit development for a big multiple-family project on several properties.
At its June 17 meeting, the council approved the PUD for a 57-unit multiple-family development called The Columbia at 2465, 2468 and 2476 Columbia Road, and 2475 Cambridge Road. The project previously was approved by the city’s Planning Commission in October, and developers WJ Ventures and Designhaus Architecture have spent the succeeding months working on changes to The Columbia based on See DEVELOPMENT on page 12A
pursuing feedback in meetings for Martin Road Park community space
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — Over the past month, the city of Ferndale has begun holding open houses to get feedback for a facility at Martin Road Park.
The city held its first meeting on June 4 and second on June 27. The meetings were designed to brainstorm ideas with residents about the wants and needs for a facility.
After holding the first meeting in early June, Parks and Recreation Director LaReina Wheeler said that early feedback from residents indicated that they want a facility that’s “inclusive for all ages.”
“That was very prominent in the conversation — inclusivity for everyone,” she said. “Whether it’s, say, a rental for a youth party, or something for adults, or activity for adults and youth and seniors. It was also mentioned several times and in unison that this facility
The city of Ferndale is looking to build a community space at Martin Road Park, and it’s currently gathering feedback from residents on what they’d like the space to feature.
Rendering provided by city of Berkley
A 57-unit multiple-family development called The Columbia received an approval from the Berkley City Council at its June 17 meeting.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Street Art Fest to brighten Berkley roads once again
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — The colorful nature of the Berkley Street Art Fest will make its return this month.
The Berkley Street Art Fest will take place 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, on Coolidge Highway between Catalpa Drive and Beverly Boulevard.
The highlight of the festival, as always, is its big chalk art contest on the streets of Berkley, where contestants are tasked to draw colorful art.
“It’s one of the best street art communities for both permanent and temporary art in the Detroit area, I would say,” said artist David Zinn, who will be helping judge the contest and making chalk art himself.
Zinn also will be taking time during the event to speak with attendees at 1 p.m. about the art he does and to encourage others to take part in making chalk art.
“One of the things we did early on, originally, when I was first coming to the Berkley Street Art festival, was to set up to do an actual sort of presentation that explains
Pig & Whiskey to bring barbecue, music back to Ferndale
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — The taste and smell of barbecue will permeate throughout Ferndale with the return of the Pig & Whiskey festival.
Pig & Whiskey will be back for its 14th year July 1214 in downtown Ferndale near Woodward Avenue and East Troy Street. The hours will be 5 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.
The yearly event brings together barbecue from local restaurants; an assortment of whiskey, cocktails and other liquors; live music; and artists for the three-day festival.
Pig & Whiskey founder Chris Johnston said he loves putting on events like this in Ferndale, where he’s lived and worked for many years.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Cam Briones crafted a chalk art piece of dolphins at last year’s Berkley Street Art Fest.
should be flexible so we’re not just stuck with one use, so we can be flexible, so we can use it for many different reasons and activities and programs.”
Other amenities discussed for a facility include some type of concession area that could flex its space into something else, and a room to hold meetings or be used for rentals.
“We don’t want it to just be a room that only can be used for one specific use, and where we can basically expand the uses of it to have opportunities for more community programs or community use,” Wheeler said. “Something else that the community mentioned was being able to have, they wanted the feel of the building to be warm. They want to be warm and like a cozy feeling where they can come and lounge, you know, use it as a warming area or cooling area, and just hang out in the facility as well.”
In terms of design, Wheeler said the clear want from the community was something that would have a “warm, cozy, comfortable, community feeling.”
“Sort of like an extension of Ferndale homes, since a lot of the homes aren’t that large,” she said. “They’re small and cozy. So they wanted (the space) to be more, they can only have so many people, you know, in the home, but this could
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Ferndale already has held two community meetings to get feedback about a potential facility at Martin Road Park, and it plans to hold a third in August.
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NEWS & NOTES
Ferndale resident honored by Girl Scouts
FERNDALE — The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan recently recognized a Ferndale resident at a special banquet during National Volunteer Month.
The GSSEM recognized Lauren Ciucci, of Ferndale, with its Volunteer of Excellence Award. According to the organization, the award is given to “volunteers who have contributed outstanding service while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through use of the National Program Portfolio or who have contributed outstanding service in support of the Council’s mission delivery to girl and adult members.”
“Whatever each of you have given to our Girl Scouts, it is truly our privilege to honor so many of you who believe in the power of the Girl Scouts Movement and continue to make a huge impact … with our girls and in our community,” Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan CEO Monica Woodson said in a prepared statement.
MDOT survey seeks vulnerable road user feedback
METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Department of Transportation is conducting a vulnerable road user safety assessment using a 15-question survey.
The purpose of the survey, according to MDOT, is to “improve understanding of the conditions and behaviors present in fatal and serious injury crashes.”
MDOT stated that vulnerable road users include anyone walking, biking or rolling by nonmotorized forms of transportation on public roads or on foot in work zones.
The survey can be found on MDOT’s website, michigan.gov/mdot, and will be available to fill out until 11:59 p.m. Aug. 18.
Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair to take place July 6-7
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Outdoor Art Fair will return from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7 at Memorial Park, located at 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, for its 53rd year.
The fair will feature artwork by more than 100 local, regional and nationally recognized artists.
The art is in various mediums and juried under several categories.
Categories include ceramics, collage, drawing, jewelry, wood, fiber, metals, painting, pastels, photography, sculpture and more.
Along with the art pieces, the fair will include musical acts and food. Proceeds from the event will provide scholarships for local youth and grants for local art-related organizations.
Commission names summer Beautification Award winners
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission recognized four homes as part of its annual summer Beautification Awards.
The winners were recognized during the City Council’s June 24 meeting. In the northern part of Ferndale, 540 W. Woodland St., pictured bottom left, won the Beautification Award for a home in the northwest section of the city, while 241 E. Cambourne St., top right, won in the northeast section.
The winning home for the southwest quadrant is at 700 Gardendale St., bottom right, and the winning home in the southeast section is at 475 E. Saratoga St., top left.
MACKINAC ISLAND: a summer destination
BY GREG TASKER
For a destination seemingly frozen somewhere in time, Mackinac Island always boasts something new each summer. And this summer is no different.
This season much of the buzz centers around the reopening of the Inn at Stonecliffe after a $40 million renovation. Built in 1904 as a lakeside estate for a Chicago family, the refurbished inn includes new common spaces, renovated guest rooms, new bathrooms and upto-date comforts. Among the new additions is a 26,000-square-foot Summer House building, with 32 king and queen guest rooms with spacious layouts. Each is equipped with a kitchenette, small dining table and lake or garden views.
The two-year renovation restored many parts of the 18,500-square-foot mansion and property, staying true to its historic charm but adding modern elegance and amenities. For overnight guests, that means an elevated experience with personalized concierge service.
But you don’t have to be an overnight guest to enjoy some of the new amenities; three new dining concepts have been created and are open to the public. They feature products from Michigan and the Great Lakes and from the resort’s orchard and gardens. Dinner at The Straits, a fine dining option, is well worth the trek to the Inn at Stonecliffe, but for a casual option, consider its outdoor eatery, The Backyard, where you can eat and drink while stunning views of
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$40 million property-wide renovation.
RIGHT: The Inn at Stonecliffe has reopened after a two-year,
Photo provided by The Inn at Stonecliffe
BELOW: Arch Rock is often called the “Star Attraction of Mackinac Island State Park.”
Photos provided by the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
Pig & Whiskey
“I like what Ferndale has to offer, and I feel like when we do these festivals, this festival and DIY (Street Fair), we really try to mirror all the good things of Ferndale, and to me, that’s a little bit of everything going on and definitely a feeling of welcomeness to everyone,” he said. “It’s a relaxed, happy vibe, and I like seeing people have a good time.”
The event also will bring back a collection of activities for kids, which had been missing for the last couple of years.
“We got more kids activities this year,” Johnston said. “We’ve got face painting, which we haven’t done for a while. We’ve got a craft activity that we’re working on. We have a community lemonade stand, which we’ve done in the past at DIY and Pig & Whiskey, where we have a local nonprofit staff it and it’s a free lemonade stand, and you can just go there, and it’s being run by a new nonprofit called … Patchwork Culinary Project.”
One of the returning restaurants participating in Pig & Whiskey is Detroit BBQ Co., which has been involved in the event since its inception.
See PIG & WHISKEY on page 16A
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes Detroit BBQ Co. will be back to cook up food at the Pig & Whiskey festival in downtown Ferndale July 12-14.
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the Mackinac Bridge. The menu highlights include brick oven pizzas and a daily special called The Daily Flame. On Mondays, for example, the specials are beef kebab and smoked yogurt or cucumber and tomato salad — dubbed the Mediterranean Mingle.
The inn is home to a chef with Michelin-star credentials — believed to be a first for the island. Executive Chef Joseph Nardo most recently held the same title at the Camden Harbor Inn and Natalie’s Fine Dining in Maine. His Michelin background includes The French Laundry, Lazy Bear and The Dabney.
It’s a bit of an adventure to get to the Inn at Stonecliffe. It’s about two miles from downtown following Cadotte Avenue past the Grand Hotel and then taking Annex Road to the interior of the island. Expect some hills. You can get there by foot, bicycle or horse-drawn taxi.
Milliken Nature Center
If you’ve biked the island’s perimeter, you’ve passed or likely stopped by Arch Rock, perhaps Mackinac’s most notable among several natural landmarks. A newly opened nature center at Arch Rock shares its geological story as well as the island’s. It’s believed Arch Rock is about 4,000 years old, hollowed out by splashing waves when water levels were much higher.
With its stone facade and wood beams, the $7.5 million Milliken Nature Center accentuates the natural beauty of Arch Rock. The main exhibit, “Arch Rock: Unsurpassed in Nature’s Beauty,” celebrates what is often called the “Star Attraction of Mackinac Island State Park.” There are dozens of historic images of Arch Rock on display and a timeline showing how the limestone arch was formed. Kids will enjoy an interactive 3D map of the island.
Arch Rock and the Milliken Nature Center are reachable by bike, foot or horsedrawn carriage. The new nature also features new public restrooms. And you can still climb the 207-step stairway to the Arch Rock viewing platform.
Closer to Mackinac’s downtown is the new Carousel Arcade, a great spot for families. The arcade offers state-of-the-art games and a selection of snacks and drinks — including adult drinks. The arcade is located on Market Street, which runs parallel to Main Street, and is part of the Bicycle Street Inn and Suites properties.
Resort additions
On the island’s east side, Mission Point Resort continues to focus on curated experiential offerings for guests and non-guests alike. The headliner this summer is The McCartney Years, a live concert celebrating the life of former Beatles Paul McCartney and his many hits. It’s the first time the resort’s Mission Point Theater has offered a show of this nature. Shows are performed at 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Other offerings include bird watching, painting classes, culinary events and cooking workshops.
One of my favorite spots to chill is Mission Point’s Round Island Kitchen. The resort renovated its main lobby and the bar and restaurant last year, creating a more open space with a summer-cottage-like vibe. It’s a relaxing spot to grab a bite to eat or drink and enjoy the panoramic views of the Straits.
Another favorite hangout is the Cupola Bar at the top of the iconic Grand Hotel.
The one-of-a-kind bar has been updated and redesigned for the season, paying homage to one of the hotel’s former owners, W. Stewart Woodfill. The redo includes a glass display of Woodfill’s walking stick collection. If you’re a fan of the hotel’s colorful, bright decor, you’ll be pleased to know the Grand has renewed its partnership with the acclaimed design firm Dorothy Draper & Co. and there is now a retail shop on the property
— Dorothy Draper Home at Grand Hotel.
Lastly, on the mainland, the first new building constructed at Colonial Michilimackinac — part of Mackinac State Historic Parks — since 2013 will open in early July and tells the seldom-told story of enslaved people at the settlement. Located at the east end of the Southwest Rowhouse, the building hosts the Slavery in the Straits exhibit.
Combining archaeological and archival research, the exhibit shows how slavery was an integral part of the fort community — as well as the rest of Michigan — throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Enslaved Black and Native American men and women worked in all levels of society, doing everything from domestic work to skilled labor.
The role slavery played at Colonial Michilimackinac has been explored in recent years. State park officials introduced a walking tour of the fort describing slavery in 2020 and have kept the tour on the schedule since then.
“Once we knew that we would have a new gallery space at the fort the decision was made to expand on this subject and dedicate an exhibit to the topic,” says Dominick Miller, chief of marketing for the Mackinac parks. “Slavery was an integral part of the community at Michilimackinac, and this allows us to highlight some of these people who were enslaved at the fort.”
Already a hub of the Great Lakes fur trade, Michilimackinac also served as the center of the regional trade in enslaved workers as French and British colonists exploited pre existing systems of Native American enslavement to feed a growing demand for enslaved labor.
For information on the Mackinac State Historic Parks, visit mackinacparks.com. For information on Mackinac Island, visit mackinacisland.org.
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.
Photo from Carousel Arcade
Carousel Arcade is located on Market Street, which runs parallel to Main Street, and is part of the Bicycle Street Inn and Suites properties.
the very few techniques that there are worth knowing about making chalk art and also the philosophy behind it,” he said. “Why the fact that it washes away in the rain isn’t actually as sad as people think, and can actually be used as a lot of the inspiration for it, and the concepts of pareidolia and other interesting ways to make your art look like it’s part of the real environment. I’m looking forward to it.”
Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Darlene Rothman added that the Culinary Arts Corridor, which has vendors with prepackaged foods, will be back this year, as well as a kids zone and a tent with dogs up for adoption.
Rothman said this year they’re looking to encourage attendees to visit the event with their dogs.
“We’re always attracting people with families … and a lot of people do come with their dogs,” she said. “At (Berkley) Art Bash (in June), I’m just looking around, there’s so many more people that bring their dogs to street events like this. And this is kind of a strolling kind of situation, so it lends itself to that.”
The artist check-in for the chalk art contest will be between 8 and 10 a.m. The judging will take place from 3 to 4 p.m., and the awards for the contest will be presented at 4:45 p.m. The registration for a team up to four costs $30, and the cost is $25 for adults and $15 for youths ages 12-17.
“Chalk art is an art form,” Rothman said. “It’s not just a cute thing to do; it is an art form, but anything that is your expression of art is important to follow if you have that interest.”
Zinn said he’s seen some remarkable ideas brought to life in the street in past chalk art contests with the use of crosswalks and other public spaces. He’s also been impressed with how determined and versatile the artists can be when making their pieces.
“Last year we had quite the bout of rain, and it did not scare people away,” he said. “It was good to see people that understand that this isn’t just about being outside on a nice day. It’s about making a day nice.”
For more information, visit berkleystreetartfest.com.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
File photos by Patricia O’Blenes
The Berkley Street Art Fest will take place July 13 in the downtown.
Delaney Reed, above, and Jazmine Pickens, left, create art during last year’s event.
CAR NEVER MISSES HUNTINGTON WOODS’ FOURTH
OF JULY PARADE
‘It’s my contribution to the community’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
Bob Weltman hasn’t missed the Huntington Woods Fourth of July parade since 1986. He has driven his 1978 Volkswagen Beetle in the annual event for 38 years.
You can’t miss the tomato-red car. Bob decorates the Beetle with American flags and other trimmings of red, white and blue to celebrate the holiday. He is always the caboose of the parade.
“I’m the last one,” said Bob, who resides in Huntington Woods with his wife, Robyn. “It’s fun. It’s my contribution to the community. I get a kick out of doing it.”
Bob said the parade lasts about an hour. It is always held right on July 4.
“The Fourth Of July parade is huge here. It’s a wild parade,” Bob said. “It’s an old-fashioned, 1950s parade. It’s a throwback to another era. Half of the community is in it and half is watching. It’s so popular.”
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TOP LEFT: Bob and Robyn Weltman pose with their 1978 Volkswagen Beetle. The Beetle again will be in the annual Fourth of July parade in Huntington Woods on July 4. TOP RIGHT: The Weltmans purchased the tomato-red Volkswagen Beetle in 1985. LEFT: The 1978 Volkswagen Beetle’s engine is in the rear and the trunk is located at the front of the car.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
CALENDAR
JULY 1-4
Fourth of July celebration in Huntington Woods: July 1 (boxed lunch for ages 60 and older from noon to 1:45 p.m., Hassig Senior Park near 11 Mile and Scotia roads), July 2 (tie-dye and foam blaster event at 6 p.m., Burton Field near Nadine and Henley avenues), July 3 (outdoor games at 5:30 p.m. and pet pageant at 6:30 p.m., Burton Field) and July 4 (parade at 10 a.m., starts at Salem and York roads and ends at Burton Field, also hot dog roast at 11 a.m. and concert featuring The Love Junkies from 7-9 p.m., both at Burton Field, plus fireworks at dusk, Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Road), recreation.hwmi.org
JULY 3-4
Red, White and Boom: Carnival from noon-10 p.m. July 3 and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 4, arts and crafts fair from 3-8 p.m. July 3 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4, live music from 3-8 p.m. July 3 and 2-10 p.m. July 4, and fireworks at dusk July 4, all at Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., plus Firecracker Mile at 9 a.m. July 4 and parade shortly after, both start near 14 Mile and Crooks roads in Clawson, see more activities and band lineup at clawson4thofjuly.com
JULY 14
Photo exhibit: Featuring landscapes, suburbs and cityscapes by Detroit filmmaker, photographer and
musician Christopher Jarvis, opening reception at 2 p.m. and artist talk, live music and refreshments at 3 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/jarvis
JULY 20
Armenia Fest: Middle eastern bazaar, silent auction, authentic food, choreg (Armenian bread) bake-off contest, beer and wine garden, music and dance, and more, 5-10 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, proceeds benefit humanitarian Armenian causes, armeniafestmi@gmail.com
Splash pads: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Sept. 2, Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave. in Ferndale, (248) 544-6767
• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Sept. 2, Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave. in Berkley, (248) 658-3470
Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 31, South Robina Avenue at 12 Mile Road in Berkley, (248) 658-3353, berkleyfarmersmarket.com
• 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3276, more on Facebook
• Also live music, kids activities and food truck, 9 a.m.1 p.m. July 14 and 28, and Aug. 11 and 25, Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer Ave., see full schedule at cityofclawson.com
Nine on Nine Concert Series: 4-5 p.m. July 14 (Stevie Soul and Friends), July 21 (Saxappeal and the Cru), July 28 (The Luddites), Aug. 4 (Lac Le Belle), Aug. 11 (Angela Davis Entertainment), Aug. 18 (The Vig Arcadia), Aug. 25 (Stereobabe), Sept. 1 (Ammy Amorette) and Sept. 8 (Brad Stuart), Schiffer Park, Planavon Street and West Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, downtownferndale.com
Summer Concert Series: 6:30 July 24 (The High Strung, pop rock) and Aug. 22 (Frontier Ruckus, indiefolk/Americana-rock), courtyard at Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/scs
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, (248) 544-6767 (ext. 503), ferndalemi.gov/resources/ senior-programs
Art exhibit: See animal paintings inspired by Pop Art movement, open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays until Aug. 30 (closed July 4 and Sundays), reception 6-8 p.m. July 11 with talk by Pleasant Ridge artist Michael Crane at 7 p.m., Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org
feedback from the council and community.
“It’s a modern project. It’s going to be a really nice construction,” said applicant Wayne Wudyka, of WJ Ventures. “We think it optimizes the space. It creates a walkable area, beautifies the gateway, which is one of the master plan designs, and it replaces three 80-year-old duplexes, which we maintained and have fully occupied this whole time. And we think the design is one that fits the area.”
Berkley has a high demand for housing, Wudyka said, and 73% of the existing land use in the city is single-family homes, while 1% of the land use is dedicated to multifamily.
“The master plan adopted in 2021 clearly addresses the need for alternative housing to support the city’s vision and for success,” he said. “The master plan is, to quote it specifically, calls for a vibrant business community, preservation of neighborhoods and fostering city values. We believe we do that.”
The project was approved 6-1 by the council. Council member Jessica Vilani cast the no vote.
Vilani expressed her concerns around the development’s parking allotment. The developers listed in their presentation that there are 80 total parking spaces with ample parking for visitors. Vilani argued, with the number of one-bedroom units in the project and that more than one person will be living in them, there is a bigger need for parking spaces than what’s being provided.
“As someone who lives just a few blocks away, has many
friends who live down that way, I know it’s a big concern that they don’t want to have the front of their homes, you know, filled with visitors’ parking, and I just, it feels like there’s still a gap there that needs to be addressed,” she said.
Wudyka stated they wouldn’t have brought the project forward if they thought that the current parking requirements were going to be adhered to, as no development could be built there, and that the current parking requirements are antiquated.
“It’s inconsistent with any surrounding community,” he said. “Clawson, Ferndale, Royal Oak, you name it. The parking requirements at two per unit far exceed reality today, in today’s world. So if I was a betting person, I would bet that we’re going to see a reduction in that requirement for good reason, not for our development. There is a real need for this type of housing and a practical approach to how you
govern it in terms of parking, and I think that’s what we’re coming in based on.”
Community Development Director Kristen Kapelanski said that a PUD is intended to offer an alternative to traditional development by permitting some flexibility in ordinance regulations.
“That doesn’t mean that we don’t look at our guiding documents. The plan must still be consistent with the master plan’s goals and objectives,” she said.
She also said that a PUD must provide three public benefits as part of its proposal. The Planning Commission determined that the project provides extensive landscaping beyond the site plan requirements; provides open space or a public plaza; and provides efficient consolidation of poorly dimensioned parcels.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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CRIME WATCH
Two arrested in CVS thefts
BERKLEY — Police were called at 4:19 p.m. June 13 to CVS Pharmacy at 1715 Coolidge Highway for a report of retail fraud.
According to the report, the theft occurred on May 21. Police were called to the business on behalf of its loss prevention team after two individuals were arrested for a similar incident in Royal Oak on June 14. The suspects are a 16-year-old Baltimore resident and a 21-year-old Ellicott, Maryland, woman.
The loss prevention team reportedly has observed the same two suspects at various CVS stores throughout southeastern Michigan and needed a record for prosecution. A review of security footage showed that 91 assorted facial cream products had been taken in the amount of $3,046.64.
— Mike Koury
The fun of participating in the Fourth of July procession started when a former City Council member asked if Bob could drive him in the convertible during the parade. Bob enjoyed the patriotic experience so much that he’s geared up ever since, becoming a piece of Huntington Woods history.
“There’s a little trick to it,” Bob said of driving in the parade. “You’re on your clutch a lot and your foot hurts because there are cars in front of you stopping.”
Over the years, Bob, daughter Karlie and sons Peter and Trevor have appeared in the parade, as has Trevor’s wife, Van. This year’s parade will start another tradition: there are plans for the Weltmans’ two granddaughters, Dolly, 8, and Lana, 6, to ride in the procession for the first time.
Not only do local residents know Bob from behind the steering wheel of his Volkswagen, but also through his career as an associate broker at Real Estate One and Max Broock in Royal Oak.
“When I go into people’s homes, there’s pictures of the parade — of Robyn and I — in the car on their wall,” Bob said.
Bob and Robyn, too, have met people when they take the car out for leisurely drives and when they head over to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Last year, for instance, Bob mingled with other Dream Cruise car enthusiasts on Old Woodward in Birmingham.
“This car brings up so much nostalgia for older people. They start crying. You just see it in their face and their eyes — especially our ages. You know, this was the ’60s car,” Bob said. “And younger kids love this car.”
“If we do drive around here, people ask him, ‘Are you going to be in the parade?’” Robyn said. “Some of the kids are now grown and have their own kids, and they remember it. It’s just really being part of the community.”
Bob and Robyn married in 1981, and Bob purchased the Beetle in 1985. After he saw it for sale, he just had to have it. There, however, was one problem. Bob did not know how to drive a stick shift, but he quickly learned by watching Robyn, who could drive a stick.
Bob really wanted a Porsche but settled for the Beetle, as he and Robyn had already started a family and a sports car at the time wasn’t feasible. Bob said his model is considered a Super Beetle and it’s a Karmann Ghia design.
“This is definitely more rounded than the older Volkswagens,” Robyn said.
Bob is the second owner of the Volkswagen, which came with running boards. In addition, the engine is in the rear and the trunk is located at the front of the car. The car is mostly original with a few modifications. The first owner changed the radio. The Weltmans also updated the car’s hubcaps while keeping them in the family.
“My father-in-law had the same car, and he had hubcaps from it that were better than the ones I had that were already aging,” Bob said.
The Huntington Woods parade will begin at 10 a.m., July 4, and will be held rain or shine. According to the city’s website at ci.huntington-woods.mi.us, the parade route will begin at the corner of Salem Road and York Street. It will then proceed onto Salem, which turns into Nadine Avenue.
The route will then turn right at Wyoming Road, followed by a left onto Borgman Avenue. Then it turns left onto Scotia Road and travels until it ends at the corner of Nadine and Scotia at Burton Park, with a hot dog roast and speeches scheduled at 11 a.m. There are several other activities planned for the holiday in Huntington Woods, including fireworks at approximately 10:05 p.m. over Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Road. For more details, visit the city’s website.
PRIDE IN BERKLEY
Clerk Rachel
to
Ridge residents Brian Derey and James Leyerle about the Association of Suburban People, a 1970s gay social and support group founded in the city.
ABOVE: Pride attendees gather to toss handfuls of colorful powder to mark the end of the event.
ABOVE: Visitors pose for photos in front of the
BELOW: Kids play in the colorful powder.
LEFT: Berkley Deputy
Patterson talks
Pleasant
TOP LEFT: Eric Baker, of Michigan Entertainment & Talent, welcomes attendees at the Berkley Pride Block Party June 23 while standing 9-feet tall on stilts.
Berkley Pride sign.
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Park
be a space where they can expand and offer more programming or rentals or just a cozy environment.”
The June 27 meeting took place as the Woodward Talk went to press. The city plans to hold one more community meeting on Aug. 8. Both June meetings were held at the Detroit Curling Club at Martin Road Park; a site had not been confirmed for Aug. 8 at press time.
Resident Erin Molnar, who also is the Parks and Recreation Commission chair, felt that the wants from the community haven’t been anything “grand” and that residents are just looking for an indoor/outdoor community space and something that can support multiple seasons.
Molnar said she personally would like to see a meeting space for the facility that could be rentalable and used as a revenue option for the building.
“I think that’s important to have a revenue option in our facilities, or just kind of a flexible meeting space, where if people are sledding and it’s cold out, they could come in and warm up because we don’t really have an indoor meeting space currently with the closing of the Kulick (Community) Center,” she said. “This is not a replacement for the Kulick center, but it could still have a flexible, kind of casual meeting space.”
After the meetings are concluded, Ferndale will take the information gathered and the final plans will be contingent upon the budget and grant requirements, and what the city is able to obtain.
The city is looking to secure more than $2 million in grants for the project.
Early feedback from residents on a potential Martin Road Park community space includes that it be an all-ages facility and that it have a concession area and a room to hold meetings.
“Basically, the city will aggregate the feedback that we get from residents and community members …, and we will see, given the budget and given the grant or funding requirements, what can we include that people have said is a priority,” Molnar said. “What are the key themes and how can we include these in the project restrictions?”
Residents who are unable to attend the meetings are encouraged to submit their feedback in an online survey at surveymonkey.com/r/martinroadrecfacility.
Photo by
Patricia O’Blenes
holds some barbecue at last year’s Pig & Whiskey festival.
ABOVE: The Bad Magnets performed in 2023. This year’s festival will feature a variety of whiskey and liquors, artists and live music.
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Pitmaster Terrance Delaney said he loves coming back to the festival for the people, music and food. He also said it helps in getting the name of the business out to the customers and public.
“They usually have pretty good bands there. The whiskey is also a pretty good deal. It was a really good community event — family-oriented event,” he said.
“I’m mainly a people person, so I like
to see people smile and eating good food,” Delaney continued.
Also added by request for this year’s festival are private VIP lounges with air conditioning and complimentary appetizers, along with whiskey tasting opportunities.
There is no admission for Pig & Whiskey prior to 6 p.m. July 12, 5 p.m. July 13 and 5 p.m. July 14. Children 12 and younger are able to enter for free.
For more information on ticket prices, visit pigandwhiskeyferndale.com.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Getting it right C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews. com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.
RIGHT: Naneka Johnson
File photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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Nothing transforms a property and makes it shine brighter than a fresh coat of paint. It’s simply the best and most cost-effective investment you can make for your home draped in the colors of yesterday.
The Exterior Painters have been revitalizing properties for 20 years.
“We specialize in just exterior painting, and the reason why we do that is we believe that repetition is the mother of all skill,” said owner Brian Scott. “For 20 years, that’s all we’ve been doing is outside work. When it comes to that, we do wood replacement and siding replacement. It makes us the perfect fit for homeowners who don’t want to re-side their whole house.”
The Exterior Painters replace damaged siding and boards as needed, but they’re not looking to push for a full siding replacement.
“It gets people by another 10 years and transforms the look of the house, bringing it to the next color trends of today,” Scott said.
“Another thing we do that makes us unique, we have a full-time color consultant,” Scott added. “For most people, that’s the hardest, most stressful part, choosing what color they want. Our consultant comes out and
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The Exterior Painters also specialize in brick staining.
“A lot of younger people are buying houses. We’re taking it from grandma’s house of the ’50s, ’60s or ’70s and bringing it to that HGTV look,” Scott said.
you’re getting a bigger bang for your buck.”
It’s a win for everyone, from the crews The Exterior Painters employ and pay well to the homeowners who see their neighborhoods transformed. The company paints 30 houses a week on average in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne and Livingston counties, and boasts a five-star Google review average.
Power washing the siding — and for an additional charge, soft washing the roof if needed — can also make a big difference in terms of curb appeal.
charge, soft washing the roof if needed — can also
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Scott said his crews often see their work spread from house to house in a neighborhood as the properties are transformed through fresh paint, siding repairs and much-needed washing.
“It’s the cheapest home improvement you can do without breaking the bank,” Scott said. “Compared to other home improvements,
“With us you’re buying certainty. We don’t ask for a large deposit, and you don’t have to worry about anyone running off with your deposit,” Scott said.
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The Exterior Painters are located at 2365 Avon Industrial Drive in Rochester Hills. To request a quote or for more information, call (248) 844-8888.
