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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Museum will be holding its 12th annual car show at the beginning of August.

The museum’s show, Muscle & More, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the museum in Royal Oak, located at 1411 W. Webster Road.

The car show will include dozens of classic vehicles and a chance to win a prize of $100, plus the Woodward Memories historical exhibits inside the museum.

Museum Curator Johanna Schurrer said her favorite part of the event each year is getting to see all the vehicles.

“That is the whole thing as far as I’m concerned,” she said. “I think we’re going to have more this year than we’ve had in the past few years.” Schurrer attributed the decline of participation from the past couple of years to COVID-19.

There also will be a presentation at the event from local car collector Murray Pfaff, who will be talking about his 1959 Imperial Crown. The vehicle originally was a large four-door sedan that Pfaff and his friends converted into a two-seat sports car.

ABOVE: At the Muscle & More car show, Murray Pfaff will be holding a talk on his 1959 Imperial Crown and how he made it. RIGHT: Before it was converted into his speedster, Pfaff’s vehicle once was a large four-door sedan.

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Royal Oak student’s app looks to find treats for furry friends ROYAL OAK — A Royal Oak student’s creation has made taking your dog on a walk a bit more rewarding.

Last year, Royal Oak High School student Sarah Milligan

participated in a competition from Modak Makers for teen entrepreneurs. Milligan decided to create an app called “Biscuit Beacon,” which is for dog owners to find treat jars and water bowls for their companions while they’re out on walks.

Milligan, 16, came up with

the idea while out on walks with her dog, Percy. She said she would always see treat jars and water bowls in her neighborhood and in other cities she visited, and she wanted to create an app for people to locate them.

“Anyone can add a treat jar or water bowl to the map, and then

everyone else can see it there,” she said. “Every treat jar and water bowl that’s on the map — we call them beacons — people can input different information about them.

So, like, how full the water or the treat jar is, if it’s clean and other things that might be useful to dog owners in the area.”

Milligan’s participation in the competition was able to net $3,500 in funding after placing second in multiple competitive rounds. After releasing an early version of the app last year, a full version was released this past spring. She developed the app with the team she hired, AniSee TREATS on page 18A

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OAKLAND COUNTY — Bloomfield Hills resident Pecky D. Lewis Jr., who died at his home July 10 at the age of 94, left his mark on Oakland County through his long service on the county’s Parks and Recreation Commission, as a longtime business owner and as the mayor of Royal Oak in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Lewis was a parks commissioner from 1982 to 2015. In 1992, he became the chairperson of the commission. He held this position until 2013, making him the longest-serving chairperson of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.

Sue Wells, retired manager of parks and recreation, worked with Lewis the entire time he was a parks commissioner. Wells said that at the time, Oakland County Parks and Recreation was very facility-driven with waterparks, golf courses and playgrounds.

“He helped guide the wave for the facilities, the proLewis grams and the best practices that we had,” Wells said.

Several parks were developed under his leadership including Catalpa Oaks, Highland Oaks, Lyon Oaks and Rose Oaks county parks.

Among the facilities that opened while he was on the commission were Red Oaks Waterpark, Michigan’s first refrigerated toboggan run, a golf course, greenhouses, three nature centers, three dog parks and renovations to campgrounds.

Wells described Lewis as “humble,” “thorough” and “thoughtful” in his work.

“He was dedicated and loved what he did,” Wells said. “He was very passionate about the park system and about making Oakland County parks a better place for the people of Oakland County.”

David VanderVeen, vice chairperson of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, worked with Lewis for about 17 years.

Shrine soccer trio earns all-state honors for 2023 season

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ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Shrine Catholic was well represented on the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association Division 4 all-state list, almost fielding an all-state honoree for each graduation class.

Finishing her final year at Shrine, senior midfielder Norah Tisko earned first team allstate honors after another dominant season on the field with four goals and five assists.

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Jack Huffman, of Center Line, visited Madison Heights July 12 on his journey from Sarasota, Fla., to Rochester Hills. The Army veteran walked on foot to raise awareness for the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — It was the penultimate day of a journey spanning nearly 1,800 miles, walking on foot from Florida to Michigan, but U.S. Army veteran Jack Huffman didn’t seem tired at all.

Instead, the Center Line man was energized by the many people who came out to support him as he raised awareness for the Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund.

“Veterans gave us the ability to chase our dreams. This is a chance to pay that back to them,” Huffman said. “They made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can pursue what makes us happy.”

Huffman, also known as Jax, worked as a helicopter mechanic in the Army. He was greeted by honking car horns and waving American flags as he made his way through Madison Heights July 12.

It was the 61st day of a journey that started in May in Sarasota, Fla., winding through Georgia,

Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana before reaching Michigan, averaging 30 miles per day.

Huffman did this while pulling a cart carrying 200 pounds of supplies, sometimes in hot or stormy weather, or through the haze of smoke from wildfires up north.

At night, he would pitch a tent and roll out a sleeping bag, resting in fields, cemeteries, parks and churches. During the day, he would walk against traffic. He did so much walking that he wore the rubber off two pairs of shoes. He said his feet were callused, and his hips purple from the harness he wore.

In quiet moments, Huffman, a practicing fire performer, would also skillfully twirl a staff.

He kept two 500-watt camping batteries charged, rotating them on a solar panel. He also brought a satellite link, a time-lapse camera, and of course food, water, medicine and other supplies.

He said many motorists would stop and graciously offer anything he needed.

“Every community along the way has just been outstanding, just the generosity and kindness that’s coming from everyone across the country,” Huffman said.

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Cycle track project to continue into November

PLEASANT RIDGE — At the end of June, construction began on the city’s Woodward Avenue streetscape and cycle track project. It’s expected to be completed by mid-November.

According to a news release, on-street parking temporarily will not be available during the project.

Public parking will be available in the public parking lots at Wellesley Drive and Fairwood Boulevard, and on side streets where allowed. One or two lanes will be closed on Woodward and Main Street between Sylvan Avenue and Interstate 696 during the length of the project. The primary contractor for the project is Merlo Construction.

The news release also said that 11 honey locust trees have to be removed, but most of the existing trees will be preserved and 24 new trees will be planted, resulting in a net increase of 13 trees.

For more information on the project, visit cityofpleasantridge.org/woodward.

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DETROIT ZOO CELEBRATES 95 YEARS

ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo is holding a monthlong celebration in honor of its 95th anniversary.

The zoo, which opened on Aug. 1, 1928, will be holding special events, as well as discounts and themed merchandise throughout the month of August.

On Aug. 1, when the zoo will open its gates an hour early at 8 a.m., the first 95 nonmember guests will receive free admission, and the first 995 people who enter the zoo will enjoy a free one-way train ride on the Tauber Family Railroad, a press release states.

“The morning also features a variety of unique experiences, including sea otter, red panda and reptile feedings; divers conducting tank cleanings at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center; miniature donkey walks; and special animal enrichments. Country music radio station 99.5 WYCD will also host a live broadcast at the Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness until 10 a.m. The kickoff event is included with Zoo admission and is free for members,” the release states.

On Aug. 6, a concert with country music artist Hannah Ellis will be held. The opening act will be metro Detroit native Louie Lee, who will take the stage at the Main Picnic Grove at 6:30 p.m., followed by Ellis at 8 p.m. Advanced ticket purchases are required and cost $19.95.

“The Detroit Zoo opened to the public for the first time on Aug. 1, 1928. Since then, it has built an incredible legacy of excellence in animal well-being, conservation, education and sustainability,” Dr. Hayley Murphy, executive director and CEO of the Detroit Zoological Society, said in a prepared statement. “We have a lot to celebrate during this milestone anniversary, and this is one party you will not want to miss. We cannot wait to celebrate the past 95 years, and we look forward to a bright future here at the Detroit Zoo.” For more information, call (248) 541-5717 or visit detroitzoo.org.

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‘CHILDREN OF EDEN’ MUSICAL ROOTED IN FAITH

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WARREN — Greg Trzaskoma, the artistic director of Warren Civic Theatre, believes some audience members who attend the troupe’s 2023 summer show will “have a spiritual experience.”

The talented cast of WCT will perform the musical “Children of Eden” Aug. 4-6 at the Warren Community Center Auditorium, located at 5460 Arden Ave. “Children Of Eden” is based on the Book of Genesis in the Bible, with Act 1 telling the story of Adam and Eve, and Cain and Abel. Act 2 is based on Noah’s Ark. Stephen Schwartz (“Pippin,” “Godspell”) composed the music and lyrics; John Caird is the playwright.

WCT performs several plays throughout the year. According to Trzaskoma, cast members from past shows suggested the group consider “Children of Eden.”

“It’s a relatively unknown play but it’s one of the most produced musicals in North America in the last 25 years, according to the company that licenses these things to us,” said Trzaskoma, 57, of Warren. “With the summer musical, we have an open casting policy. Anybody that tries out is in the show.”

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“What drew me to this show is that I love Warren Civic Theatre and I wanted to do the summer show,” Colosi said. “I don’t know the show, so it was an opportunity to learn about it. There are a lot of people who really, really love it and talk about the music, so it was like, ‘I’m going to check this out.’”

Trzaskoma and company had concerns that a faith-based play might deter people.

“We’ve had people contact us that expressed disappointment that a community group is doing a play that has a religious basis. They feel left out, excluded,” Trzaskoma said. “We’ve had other people contact us and say the play is not religious enough. We’ve had a very large group in the middle.

“This isn’t so much a play about thou shalt and indoctrination as it is about asking questions and some surprising things going on within the play,” Trzaskoma said. “These are familiar stories of Adam and Eve, of Cain and Abel, and Noah and the ark across a lot of different faiths. The way these stories are told within this play, some of our cast mem-

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Some players are in all the shows, including Clawson resident Michele Colosi, cast in the role of “Father,” who is the representation of Colosi God in the story.

“We are treating it more as an androgynous spiritual being as opposed to a gendered human being as often portrayed,” said Colosi, 41. “People know the story obviously from the biblical stories.”

Colosi believes parents will be able to relate to “Children of Eden.”

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There are several people behind the scenes working on the show, including Kat Schneider, the assistant director and stage manager.

“I think the music is really, really wonderful,” the 28-year-old Rochester resident said. “It’s a family show. People are going to enjoy it. I think they’re really going to feel something with this.”

Along with the story, audience members will be treated to song-and-dance numbers that include “Let There Be” and “Generations.” “Lost in the Wilderness” is Schneider’s favorite number in the show.

“That one is always in my head,” she said.

“For my character, I love ‘The Hardest Part of Love,’” Colosi said. “It’s a duet Father sings with Noah and it’s all about that journey as a parent.”

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Michigan’s House and Senate have approved the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget, which was recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The budget includes the allocation of $160 million to provide students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a free daily school breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year.

Some states have either implemented universal free meals or are considering it following last June’s expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that allowed schools across the nation to offer free meals to students during the height of the pandemic.

Michigan’s new universal free meal program is only budgeted for this year, so to keep it going, state lawmakers would have to provide additional funding.

The Michigan initiative, called “Healthy School Meals for All,” aims to address food insecurity and improve student concentration and performance, state officials said.

“This is something we have wanted to see for the kids of Michigan for years,” said Diane Golzynski, the deputy superintendent for finance and operations for the Michigan Department of Education, which will oversee the program. “It’s going to be a huge win for kids all over the state to be able to go to school and know that there will be meals there if they want to eat them.”

Schools will have to opt in if they want to participate.

“The important message for families is, as long as your school opts in, then you will be able to have free breakfast and lunch at school,” Golzynski added.

Critics of the program say that free and reduced school meals were already offered to students who need them.

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Advocates said the Healthy School Meals for All program will eliminate the stigma associated with receiving free and reduced lunch by providing reimbursement from the state for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Previously, just over half of all students in the state qualified for free or reduced meals through federal programs, based on their family’s income or whether they qualified for SNAP benefits or Medicaid. In 2022, 53.3% of Michigan students qualified for free or reduced-cost lunches.

“The federal reimbursement will come in first, and then (the MDE) will calculate the state reimbursement and provide those resources to the schools that opt in,” Gol-

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The governor’s office said the program will help feed 1.4 million children across the state, which they estimate will save a family $850 over the year. A 2012 study of school lunch costs found that homemade lunches ranged in cost from around $1.55 to $2.12, and the NSLP lunches came in around $2.15, without giving a dollar amount to the time involved in preparing either, according to schoolnutrition.org, which also found that parents tend to pack more sugary items.

Collin McDonough, director of Michigan government relations at the American Heart Association, said he applauds Whitmer, the state Legislature, the Michigan Department of Education and the AHA’s partner organizations No Kid Hungry Michigan, the School Nutrition Association of Michigan, and the Michigan School Meals Coalition for “their tireless work to take this program from an idea to reality.”

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Parent Jessica Kalef, of Rochester, has concerns about the quality of food served.

“While this sounds like a good idea, during COVID, when they were offered free lunch, there was a big difference in the quality of free food, versus paid. During the free period, we had gotten expired milk and yogurts … and upset stomachs, and were told stuff smelled or wasn’t cooked right,” said Kalef.

Food standards, she stressed, need to be upheld for the universal free food program as well.

“We, as parents, can’t be there for lunch, so it was upsetting that they were served this on several occasions,” Kalef added. “I would rather pay for the lunch to be sure it’s hot, fresh and not expired. However, I know that not all families can do that — so then who is responsible for upholding the standards and checking our kids safety?”

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“In order to get the federal reimbursement, those meals have to meet those nutritional values, but the beautiful part of having the additional state reimbursement is the schools will actually now have more money to spend on their food products, so they can get even higher quality food than what they had before,” she said.

Federal requirements include minimum servings for vegetables, fruits, milk, grains and meat or meat-alternate components. Schools must also adhere to requirements for calories, trans fat, saturated fat and sodium content.

While meal pattern requirements are set at the federal level, MDE officials said school menus are set at the local school or school district level.

“If there is a food allergy situation, where it is life or death, then the family gets a note from the child’s doctor, and the

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ADD CURB APPEAL TO YOUR HOME WITH TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS

METRO DETROIT — “Tidy,” “refreshed” and “exciting” are some of the words to describe a home whose owners have increased its curb appeal.

It has been said that first impressions are everlasting. Curb appeal is the first encounter that homebuyers have with a property. So whether prospective buyers are cruising the neighborhood on a nice sunny afternoon or viewing the listing on their phones, real estate agents agree: make it a good first impression.

Some leading metro Detroit real estate agents recently shared tips to increase curb appeal.

“The first image in the marketing is typically the front exterior of the home,” said Alan Jay, of Century 21 Curran & Oberski.

“First impressions go a long way. I always advise my sellers, if they have the physical and financial ability to dress up their curb appeal to either match or supersede their neighborhood’s curb appeal, that that would be ideal,” he said.

Part of the matching or superseding process begins with cleaning.

“Do a good spring and fall cleanup,” said Nancy Robinson, of Century 21 Curran & Oberski.

Power-wash the driveway to remove grease stains.

Power-wash the exterior of the house to remove dust or mold. Clean the gutters, particularly after a storm or windy weather.

Remove all debris. Cut the grass and edge the lawn.

Trim the shrubs, plant flowers and lay fresh mulch. Remove all the weeds from cracks in the driveway. Fill in cracks in the driveway or cement so it is flat.

According to real estate agents, these projects pay off exponentially.

“Clean the windows and open the blinds,” said

Robinson. “Your house looks a lot more inviting when the windows are clean and the blinds are open. It doesn’t look quite as closed up.”

Make the property tidy by removing lawn items.

“They want to at least put it in the backyard where it cannot be seen from the street,” said Caron Koteles Riha, of Real Estate One/Max Broock.

Refresh by painting the front door and adding a new doorknob. Sand and paint any rusty banisters. Remove and replace torn screens.

“Replacing the front porch light — make sure it is new and modern,” Robinson said. “They are pretty inexpensive and it’s a lot of bang for your buck.”

Robinson also suggests making the house number more noticeable from the street.

A mat at the front door that evokes excitement can be a plus when showing the house.

“If you have a doormat, (have) something that has enthusiasm. It sets the tone of the showing,” Jay said.

Part of a refreshed look includes landscaping.

According to Koteles Riha, flowers and shrubs show a pride of ownership that is very appealing to a buyer.

“If (buyers) are looking at several different homes and there’s one that has nice shrubs and fresh flowers, it just makes them feel happier,” Koteles Riha said.

“Landscaping is proven to increase the value of a home.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be professional. It just has to look good.”

According to Koteles Riha, shrubs and flowers that look good and are hearty — and economical — are boxwood shrubs, impatiens and begonias.

“I like begonias because you really can’t kill them,” Koteles Riha said.

Some are finding microclover to be a good replacement for grass.

“There is a new trend coming in to replace grass

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with microclover,” Robinson said. “It will be very interesting to see where that goes.”

Jay has had microclover for about a year.

“The reason I did it is, it’s less maintenance than grass. Microclover requires less water, so it is more environmentally friendly. It grows slower,” Jay said.

According to Robinson, in the summer, the grass in metro Detroit goes dormant and can be seen turning brown. Microclover may be a remedy for that.

“It is very vivid, beautiful, electric green that I have right now,” Jay said.

Sellers should keep pets out of sight when showing their homes.

“Buyers can stigmatize a property as having potential issues due to their odor and their behavior,” Jay said.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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Tisko making the all-state list was a regular occurrence the past three seasons, after she earned a spot as an honorable mention in 2021 and placed on the third team in 2022.

“She’s a player who leads more by example than through her words,” Shrine coach Mark Soma said. “Even though soccer isn’t her first love, she’s worked really hard at improving her ball skills and learning from other good girls we’ve had over the years on how to become that good leader.”

As a libero on the Shrine varsity volleyball team, Tisko surpassed 1,000 digs in her career as a four-year varsity player and two-year team captain. Tisko was an all-state honorable mention in 2021 for volleyball.

Volleyball aside, Tisko was a key contributor to Shrine Catholic’s Division 4 state soccer championship in 2022 — scoring the lone goal in the final — and she said that will always be a core memory for her.

“The Shrine team was always so close, and because we were a competitive team, it made everything so much fun,” Tisko said.

“My favorite moment was for sure the 2022 state championship and scoring the goal in the beginning of the second half of the game.

After losing the previous year, it was fun redemption.”

Speaking of the state championship game, Shrine junior goalkeeper Elena Gallagher earned first team all-state honors in 2022 after a shutout performance in the 2022 state finals.

The 2023 season was her third time on the all-state list in her three-year career, after also earning first team honors in 2021. Gallagher has solidified herself as one of the top goalies in Michigan year after year, tallying seven shutouts and a 1.1 goals against average in 2023 to earn third team all-state honors this season.

“She’s grown into one of the best goalies in the state, and she’s done that through hard work,” Soma said. “She’s grown a lot as far as communicating from the back to forward.

She’s really good at communicating with her teammates.”

Gallagher will be a vital part of Shrine’s leadership group in 2024, and she said she’s excited to take on the challenge after embracing the role this season.

“This season, I think my biggest asset was my communication and general confidence,” Gallagher said. “I learned how to step up and lead the field from the back, progressing more and more every game.”

A newcomer to the all-state list in 2023,

Photo provided by April Drouillard

Shrine senior midfielder Norah Tisko (7) netted Shrine’s lone goal in their Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 4 State Finals win in 2022. earning all-state honorable mention, sophomore midfielder Isobel Malcom emerged onto the scene in the best way possible and will be one to keep an eye on moving forward for Shrine.

“Her biggest jump has been physicality, not being afraid, and having the confidence to know she can battle with anybody,” Soma said.

Malcom’s physical play on the offensive

end led to three goals and seven assists this season, and she’ll look to be a scoring threat once more next season.

“I definitely felt more confident this year,” Malcom said. “I felt I was more aggressive and that helped me to become a better central player.”

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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Lewis was with the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission during a time of expansion, and VanderVeen said he thought Lewis was the “right person at the right time.”

“He guided us through periods of tremendous expansion and growth, and the efforts that he brought to Oakland County Parks and Recreation will be enjoyed continually for generations to come,” VanderVeen said.

VanderVeen said Lewis was a very patient man, which contributed to his effectiveness as a leader.

“He was a very considerate person,” VanderVeen said. “He weighed all opinions and encouraged everybody to participate, which are traits of a good leader.”

In 2015, Lewis was inducted into the Michigan Recreation and Park Association Hall of Fame.

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Drummunity: 7 p.m., gym at Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court in Clawson, registration required, (248) 588-5500 Cinema in the Streets: Karaoke, cornhole, frozen t-shirt contest and street art, 5-11 p.m., showing of “School of Rock” at dusk, downtown Clawson, www. downtownclawson.com/happenings

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Royal Oak Pride: Featuring performers Brooke Lynn Hytes and Alyssa Edwards from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” singer-songwriter VINCINT and Puddles Pity Party, also vendors, food trucks, family fun area and more, downtown Royal Oak, royaloakpride.com

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Muscle & More car show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 1411 Webster Road, www. royaloakhistoricalsociety.com Royal Oak Area Democratic Club: Meeting featuring guest speaker from Voters Not Politicians, 10 a.m., Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, facebook.com/RoyalOakDemocrats

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Free Family Fun Fair: Inaugural event to raise awareness for mental health and rehabilitation, includes food, live music, shows, face painting, bounce houses and prizes, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Life Skills Village, 25900 Greenfield Road in Oak Park, visit event page on Eventbrite

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in 1953 and later had facilities in Royal Oak and Bad Axe, according to his obituary — and he served as mayor of Royal Oak from 1975 to 1981. He was a longtime member of the Royal Oak Lions Club, according to his obituary.

Royal Oak City Commissioner Patricia Paruch worked with Lewis while he was mayor. She said they were facing a tough time economically during his term, partly because property tax revenue was not keeping up with inflation.

At this time, the city was also trying to figure out how to reinvigorate the downtown. Due to the economy at the time, development was low; however, some of the downtown’s development was in its infancy.

Paruch said Lewis approached city government like a business, which she said was an appropriate approach at the time.

“When push came to shove, the business of running the city and the economics of it were the most important thing as far as he was concerned in order to get the city back on track,” Paruch said.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Down on Main Car Show: Spectators encouraged after 10 a.m., Main Street south of 14 Mile Road in Clawson, www.downtownclawson.com/happenings

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“We cut (the sedan) into 46 pieces completely apart and put it back together,” he said. “So we threw away quite a bit of the car.”

Pfaff calls the vehicle a “speedster.” He spends his time as a customizer coming up with ideas to build something that nobody has ever done before for his clients and other builders.

The Imperial speedster was one of those ideas. He built it with 10 of his friends over a decade ago.

Pfaff will be talking about how he made the vehicle when he brings it to Muscle & More, which will be the first edition of the event that he’s attended since the very first one. He said he’s excited to get to talk about the car, which is something he never gets tired of doing.

“People always seem to appreciate it,” Pfaff said of talking to people about his cars. “And of course, at the end of the day, it makes you feel good.”

For more information on the event and to register a vehicle to participate, which costs $15, visit royaloakhistoricalsociety.com or call (248) 439-1501. There will be late registration for the show as well, starting at 9 a.m. Aug. 5.

second Wednesday of month through August and 4-8 p.m. September-October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, ROFM on Facebook, (248) 246-3276 Yoga Peer Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays

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Relay for Life: Check-in at 7:30 a.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (800) 227-2345

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Woodward Dream Cruise: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. from Ferndale to Pontiac, look for route map and scheule of events at www.woodwarddreamcruise.com

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‘Love’s Labors Lost’: Outdoor performances by Shakespeare Royal Oak, July 27-Aug. 6, Starr Jaycee Park, 1321 W. 13 Mile Road, shakespeareroyaloak. com, (248) 399-3727 Widowed Friends breakfasts: 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, The Avenue Family Restaurant, 31253 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP to Marilyn at (248) 543-1018

Clawson Police Unclaimed Auto Auction Notice of Vehicles for Auction The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned / unclaimed by their owners. They will be offered for sale at a public auction on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 am. The auction will be held at A&M Towing located at 2075 Austin Dr., Troy, Michigan. Owners may redeem their vehicles up until 9:00 am on the day of the auction by paying all charges against the vehicle at A&M Towing. All vehicles are sold “as is.” U.S currency accepted only (cash). All vehicles must be removed within 24 hrs.

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Dereck Coe, of Royal Oak, is a friend of Huffman’s who accompanied him on the final week of his journey.

His final destination was Rochester Hills the next day, where he would participate in the annual Salute Our Warriors event by the FWSF. He was also transporting Nikki — a dove who would be released with 100 other birds at the event, as a symbol that veterans are heard. It’s a tradition that dates back to World War II, when homing pigeons were used to deliver messages.

“She’s been holding up well,” Huffman said, as Nikki cooed softly in her crate. “Her handler checked her, and said she’s actually gained weight. Here I’m losing weight, and she’s gaining weight. But birds know the way home.

If she happened to get out, she’d make it home well before I did.”

There would also be many birds released later that day at Wilkinson Middle School. But first, Huffman met supporters waiting for him near Madison High School, at The Telway hamburger restaurant at 11 Mile and John R roads.

From there, he walked to Fire Station No. 2 on John R, where a crowd chanted “USA” and one man yelled, “Way to go, Jax!” Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, presented Huffman with a $1,200 check from community businesses, benefiting the FWSF. She also gave him a key to the city. To top it off, Huffman was hugged by his mother.

“I think this is great — a great cause,” Grafstein said earlier, while walking down 11 Mile Road. “My dad was a veteran. He fought in World War II. Everyone is connected

to a veteran in some way, and this brings awareness to all of that. When I found out Jack was going to be in our city, I jumped on the chance to do something.”

This wasn’t the first time Huffman had undertaken such a journey. In 2019, he walked nearly 3,000 miles from California to Georgia, raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

His walks inspired his friend Dereck Coe, of Royal Oak, who accompanied him on the last week of his journey, meeting him downriver outside of Saline. Coe recently lost a grandfather who served in the Korean War. They’ve known each other for years, and both have sons who attended school together at Oak Ridge Elementary in Royal Oak. “Walking is such a great way to process your emotions, anything you got going on,” Coe said, leaning on two walking sticks near the high school. “It’s a chance for reflection, getting yourself back in a balanced state. Jack told me the emotional journey he’s been on, and I was at the same point in my life. Everyone is always trying to find answers.

“I was pushed to my limit yesterday, and I’m right back to walking today,” he added. “It just goes to show that you can get back up and persevere. There’s no end to it. You just keep going.”

As Huffman met supporters at The Telway, another veteran stood outside in a bright red shirt emblazoned with the FWSF logo. He was Chris Cornelius, the organization’s co-founder.

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METRO DETROIT — If you’ve ever ventured over to Eddie’s Drive-In, you may have spotted Bill Shuster and his 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

On occasion, the Grosse Pointe Park resident takes the vintage vehicle to the popular Harrison Township eatery, where diners are served by carhops on roller skates.

Cortez silver in color, the Corvair is always a conversation piece. Sometimes Shuster comes across people whose parents or relatives once owned a Corvair. Other times, he’ll meet someone unfamiliar with the car, but intrigued.

The convertible has been in the family since 1970. The evening his father, Stuart Shuster, brought it home for the first time is forever etched in Shuster’s memory.

It was Stuart Shuster’s 31st birthday, and Shuster remembers his dad coming home from work later than usual on that snowy, January evening.

“My father was a designer at General Motors,” Shuster said. “His studio developed the Firebird insignias. He was a really good designer, really talented.”

As Shuster waited for his dad, he heard a “sort of sputtering rumble” echoing

through the Birmingham neighborhood where the family resided. Looking outside, Shuster saw tail lights in the winter air. He didn’t think much of it until the Corvair pulled into the driveway.

Once his dad was inside the house, the reveal of the new family car came as a surprise. While looking at it, Shuster felt the Corvair had “an aura.” It was his dad’s prized possession.

“Nobody drove this car except my father,” Shuster said.

Although the car was in great shape, Stuart Shuster insisted on tinkering with it over the next few months with his oldest son helping him at the age of 5. Shuster also has a younger sister and brother.

“I was out in the garage every weekend,” he said. “A lot of that was holding the flashlight.”

The Shusters owned other cars over the years, but the Corvair always stood out.

“Everyone knew this car,” Shuster said. “My dad drove it daily and he would take it to car shows.”

As a passenger in the Corvair, watching drag races was a childhood pastime.

“When I was very young, there were a lot of drive-in restaurants along Woodward (Avenue) we would go to,” Shuster said.

“That’s where all the hot rods met to set

up races. You’d see Super Bees, Jaguars and Corvettes.”

Mustangs, Challengers and Firebirds also were a part of the action. Shuster described the atmosphere as “an incredible sensation of noise and color and, of course, the music at the time — the MC5, all the Detroit bands.”

Stuart Shuster purchased the convertible from Ed Rinke Chevrolet in Center Line. Shuster still has the paperwork. One distinguishing feature is the engine is located in the back while the trunk is in the front. Other traits are noticeable.

“The pipes have a nice growl. It has the original fire extinguisher my dad put in,” Shuster said. “It’s all original. I had to replace some parts.”

Shuster kept track of the car’s history.

He said the car was once owned by Ned Nickles, the designer of the original Corvair body style. Shuster’s research also determined that General Motors executive Ed Cole “was the chief engineer” of this car.

Stuart Shuster was such a fan of the Corvair that he became a member of the Detroit Area Corvair Club.

On the last day of school sophomore year at Seaholm High School, things switched gears a bit when Shuster finally had the chance to take the car for a spin.

TOP LEFT: Bill Shuster, of Grosse Pointe Park, remembers when his dad, Stuart Shuster, brought home the 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza.

TOP RIGHT: While growing up in Birmingham, the ’69 Corvair was popular in the neighborhood.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Shuster’s Corvair was once owned by Ned Nickles, who he said designed the car’s original body style.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The engine is located in the back.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

“I asked my father if I could take the car out and drive around,” Shuster remembered.

“He said, ‘If the keys are on my dresser, you can go ahead and do that.’”

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the vets, the rest covering the organization’s operational expenses.

“We recently got a call from a veteran who was using T-shirts as diapers for his kids. And that’s just one scenario,” Cornelius said. “Other needs can be baby food, or someone’s deployed and something happens in the house, like an air conditioner goes out or a hot water heater stops working. We’re an all-volunteer organization, and we’ve kept true to our mission that most of the money we get goes to the veterans. And if we can’t help them directly, we look at other organizations and funds around here that can help.”

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fwsf.org. Donations can also be made on the website.

The festivities concluded at Wilkinson Middle School, with the release of dozens of homing pigeons trained by Kenneth Moore of Clinton Township. He said the birds can find their way back to his house anywhere in a 400-mile radius.

He presented Huffman with a certificate from the American Racing Pigeon Union, honoring him and “Nikki Bird” for positive recognition for veterans and homing pigeons.

“What I see on the news every day, about the world we live in, well, it’s kind of chaotic right now. But then I see Jack, he starts walking, and people come out of nowhere for him. And by the time he got two states in, I’d seen a completely different America — an America united way more

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than we are led to believe,” Moore said.

“There’s all this political stuff out there, but none of that mattered. So many people, so many walks of life, came out to thank him for what he was doing,” Moore said. “I was in his earpiece when he was talking to people, and they’re asking him how he’s doing, if he needs a ride, turning their cars around to feed him, to give him drinks. It was just amazing.”

Lenea Renshaw, the owner of Miss NeNe’s Child Care Center, was at Wilkinson with a gaggle of preschoolers. They fawned over the birds, and treated Huffman like a superhero.

“The most important thing is we just recently had the Fourth of July, so we talked a lot with the kids about America, and how it’s the most special place we’ll ever have in our hearts,” Renshaw said. “And so, as free

people — all of us — we want to support the military as much as we can, and of course the essential workers, too. And what this man Jack has done is simply unbelievable.

“My own husband is a Marine veteran from Vietnam, so this hits really close to home for me,” she said. She also noted her soft spot for the birds, having raised pigeons herself. “The kids were just ecstatic seeing the birds.”

Ultimately, she hopes the good vibes of the day will stay with people and serve as a reminder that Americans are like a family that share more in common than not.

“There’s so much trouble in today’s world,” Renshaw said. “If all of us could just have kindness, live in the moment, be gentle and love each other, we would all be so much better off.”

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day of school in 1981, he checked the dresser, and saw the keys. He was “shocked” that his dad granted him permission, and after school he rounded up his friend Matt. They cruised around a bit, making their way over to Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills.

“We were clearly the coolest guys in Birmingham,” Schuster thought.

One stop was a gas station at Maple Road and Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. The gas cap is on the front of the car on the driver’s side.

“As I was backing up, there was a Cadillac Coupe de Ville in front of me,” Shuster said.

That’s when Shuster accidentally bumped something and got a scratch on his dad’s Corvair.

“I just went white,” Shuster said. “It was like waiting for the apocalypse to come home.”

But his dad remained calm when he learned of the mishap.

“He was pretty mellow about it,” Shuster said. “But he garnered my wages.”

That included what Shuster earned on his paper route and from his job at the local hardware store. Shuster did not get behind

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A couple of years ago, the car was invited to be displayed at the annual EyesOn Design on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. All these years later, there were attendees who remembered the car from its early days with Stuart Shuster.

“It runs really well,” Shuster said. “Driving around, I can feel his spirit.”

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Outside the app, Milligan, who will be heading into her junior year at Royal Oak High School, participates on the school’s robotics team and teaches the computer programming language Java there as well.

Milligan’s mother, Orit, has seen her daughter’s interest in technology and the development of the app grow over the years and thinks what she’s been able to do has been incredible.

“She has many other ideas and is always driving to learn more, whether it’s independently studying for an AP Computer Science exam, or having ideas that could one day make a difference even on global warming. So it’s been really great to watch her follow her passions,” she said.

Besides its beta users, Milligan said the app recently passed 100 users and she’s seen a growth trend moving upward.

“What I view as success in terms of this whole venture throughout this past year, I’ve learned so much, like way more than I thought I would when I started working on this app, and that, to me, is a great success,” she said.

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food service department has to make those accommodations; no matter what those accommodations are, they have to meet that child’s requirement based on what the doctor says,” said Golzynski. “In the case of dietary preference, like for religious reasons, or oftentimes a family eats vegetarian or vegan, then the food service department will do everything they can to meet those but they aren’t required to.”

Rochester Community Schools, along with many other local school districts, works with Chartwells for its food service.

“Universal free meals in Michigan offer a great opportunity for students to eat together in the cafeteria and hopefully make it easier for students and families to confidently check breakfast and lunch off their list. We’re excited to serve even more students in Rochester Community Schools this year, helping to fuel their busy days with favorite menu items and a variety of delicious new recipes,” Marsha Dziewit, the director of dining services for Rochester Community Schools, said in an email.

Rochester parent Cristina Poma feels the universal free meal program is “a move

in the right direction” and said it can always be tweaked in the future to address concerns.

“I’m sure the quality of the food and whatever other gripes people may have can be adjusted as the program grows, but for the children of Michigan, I couldn’t be prouder to be in a state that is taking care of their kids in this manner,” she said.

MDE officials said parents or students can advocate for improved meal quality by first contacting their school’s food service director with concerns.

“Not every family will choose to eat the meals — and that’s always been the case, even during the pandemic, when the meals were free. … But we do expect there to be more children who choose to eat because they are free,” Golzynski stated.

She also encouraged parents to fill out income information, specifically a form called the “educational benefits form,” which will allow schools to continue to get federal funding for education.

“No matter what your income level is, return it, because it’s important to the school for additional education funding that they can get,” she said.

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SWIMMING ACROSS AMERICA FOR A CURE

Photo provided by Swim Across America - Motor City Mile

DETROIT — At press time, swimmers and volunteers were preparing for the fifth annual Swim Across America-Motor City Mile scheduled for July 7 on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. A 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim and a half-mile swim were scheduled. SAA-Motor City Mile benefits cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where roughly 500 researchers are working to prevent cancer, improve outcomes for patients, and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. One participant, Julie Brabbs — pictured right with her husband, Steve — is the chief administrative officer at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Brabbs also is a cancer patient and currently has raised $14,232 for cancer research, with more donations expected. Brabbs, 56, of Ann Arbor, is currently being treated with Keytruda, which is an immunotherapy cancer treatment that was funded and created in a Swim Across America lab at Johns Hopkins University. For more information about Swim Across America, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

Distracted driving law now in effect

METRO DETROIT — Drivers and law enforcement departments across Michigan are reacting to a new law that went into effect June 30 that prohibits using cellphones and other devices while driving.

According to a press release issued on behalf of Insurance Alliance of Michigan, data from the Michigan State Police showed that in 2021, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 59 of those crashes resulting in a fatality.

The use of a mobile electronic device means using a mobile electronic device to do any task, such as sending or receiving a call; sending, receiving or reading a text message; viewing, recording or Photo by Brendan Losinski transmitting a video; and accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site. An exception is allowed if the driver is contacting emergency services. Michigan is now the 26th state to adopt a hands-free driving law.

According to the release from MDOT, texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of phones “without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians and road workers.”

“Everyone who spends time on our roadways has a story or a negative experience that involves a distracted driver. The latest legislation is another tool to help encourage safer driving habits and ultimately save lives,” Capt. Joshua Jones of the Troy Police Department said in an email. “Our officers have been briefed on the new law and will be out there helping educate the public on its importance. The more buyin we can get from drivers, of all age groups, the safer our roads will become. I like the simple message we put out on our social media: ‘Just Drive.’ Put the phone down, and just drive.”

AUTHORITIES WARN OF DEBT COLLECTION SCAM

METRO DETROIT — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about a new scam in which fraudulent letters are directed to workers and businesses.

The letters attempt to collect an outstanding debt and are part of a scam that fraudulently identifies the sender as the State of Michigan, seeking to unlawfully collect a debt that is owed to the Unemployment Insurance Agency or the Michigan Department of Treasury, which functions as the state’s debt collection agency.

The recipients are threatened with seizure of their bank accounts, wages, business assets, cars, real estate, refunds and cash if past due debts are not paid. The letters use personal information that can be

gleaned from internet records to make their sources sound legitimate and make the threats more likely to result in payment.

Workers and businesses should note that any legitimate letters from the Department of Treasury will be printed on Treasury Department letterhead and will also provide options for paying the debt, as well as outline taxpayer rights. Letters from the UIA will contain information about how to protest and appeal payment determinations. Letters from the treasury or the UIA will always include the names of departmental leadership at the top.

Anyone with questions about their state debts should call the Treasury Collections Service Center at (517) 636-5265. Anyone with a consumer complaint or who believes they have been the victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team by calling (517) 335-7599.

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H E OF T M I R C • K E E F THE W Purse snatcher returns to the scene of the crime

SOUTHFIELD — A woman contacted police at 3:59 p.m. June 26 to report her purse missing from her vehicle in the 23000 block of Lahser Road.

She told police that she knew the individual who took her purse. The suspect returned to the area while the officers were at the scene.

Officers observed a purse matching the victim’s description in the suspect’s vehicle. The purse was recovered, and the suspect was arrested for larceny from auto and outstanding warrants.

Man finds sliding door open after alarm is tripped

NOVI — A man living in the 24800 block of Fairway Hills Drive, in the general area of 10 Mile and Taft roads, contacted police when he discovered that his back patio sliding door was open after his home alarm had been tripped at 7:29 p.m. June 26.

The man told police that his neighbor had seen a man near his home at approximately that time.

The homeowner stated that he keeps a piece of wood in both of his sliding doors, which is why he believed that whomever unlocked the door was unable to gain entry, according to the police report.

The man told police he does not know who would try to break into his home, but he said he had “weird feelings” about some contractors who worked on his back patio a month prior. He said he paid for the services in cash and noticed that the workers paid close attention to that detail. He reportedly said he did not wish to give the name of the company, as he had no proof. He said he would be looking into obtaining and mounting cameras for security. The case was closed pending more information.

Troy bank robbed

TROY — Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 725 E. Big Beaver Road at 4:27 p.m. June 23.

According to the Troy police, the male suspect entered the bank and slid an envelope across the desk with a note demanding money “so no one would get hurt.” The teller put the money in the envelope, and the suspect was last seen fleeing the bank on foot.

Three arrested in theft

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:20 p.m. July 3, three suspects stole clothing and household goods from the Meijer located at 5150 Coolidge Highway and fled in a blue Chevrolet Traverse. The suspects were arrested for retail fraud after responding officers reportedly located the vehicle and recovered the stolen merchandise.

Hockey net reportedly stolen from driveway

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman on McDivitt Drive reported that her son’s hockey net was taken from near the end of her driveway between June 25 and 26 by an unknown person.

No further information was provided.

Fight breaks out between drivers

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 was being reviewed for possible charges.

Steering wheel columns stolen from Malibus

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 was under investigation.

Bank customer bothers others

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Chase Bank on Farmington Road for a report of a customer trouble at 2 p.m. June 24.

An investigation revealed that a customer had been at the location for over two hours disturbing other customers, and began swearing and yelling at the bank staff. The customer was advised to leave and not return at the request of the business.

Driver arrested for felony assault

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the area of Rochester and Auburn roads for a report that a subject had a gun pointed at him by another motorist at 12:47 p.m. June 15. The complainant, a 34-year-old man from Rochester Hills, provided a vehicle description of the responsible driver and a direction of travel. A deputy in the area began looking for the suspect vehicle and located it in an adjacent apartment complex. The driver, a 31-year-old resident of Auburn Hills, was taken into custody and lodged at Oakland County Jail. A handgun was recovered. The case was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial looking for volunteers ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is looking for volunteers for a dedication event later this summer.

The organization will hold a dedication ceremony in celebration of completing phase 1 of the memorial at 4 p.m.

Aug. 10 in Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. The group is looking for volunteers to help with the event.

Volunteer efforts will include helping to coordinate volunteers at the event, helping with setup from noon to 3:30 p.m., helping during the ceremony from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., helping during cleanup from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or assisting with tasks the day prior to the event.

For more information, visit michiganww2memorial.org/ dedicationceremonyvolunteer.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, the memorial is looking for volunteers to help Team Depot as it lays sod, spreads mulch and plants bushes at the memorial’s site. Also on the agenda that day is to rebuild the flower box at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.

Volunteers need to be 18 years old. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves, sunscreen and water. Sign up for a time slot at michiganww2memorial.org/ home-depot-grounds-project.

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13. Twisted cotton thread 14. Greek “t” 15. Biblical mount 16. Dessert sandwiches 17. Barley bristle 18. Pungent edible bulb 19. *Shared ride 21. *Yellow Brick Road traveller 23. Member of the Benevolent Order 24. Sword handle 25. The little one “stops to tie his shoe” 28. AI “fodder” 30. *Gas station option 35. Thailand money 37. Phone cam images 39. Fill with happy spirit 40. Bora ____ 41. Vexed 43. Uncontrolled swerve 44. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s 46. Genesis twin 47. “The Odyssey,” e.g.

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2. Turkish money 3. One on drugs 4. Run off to Vegas?

5. Sold on eBay, usually 6. Short for “and elsewhere” 7. Hammurabi’s code, e.g.

8. Plural of fundus

9. Porto____, Italy 10. Got this!

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