Royal Oak Art Walk returns for second year
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Art Walk is making a comeback for its second year in a row on Aug. 9 at various businesses located in downtown Royal Oak.
The event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. and include interactive activities, live demonstrations of art, and opportunities to purchase art from the local artists attending.
Each artist will be paired with a Royal Oak business, where they will set up shop and wait for attendees of the walk to come in for a look at their work.
The Art Walk is sponsored by the Royal Oak Arts Council and the Royal Oak Commission for the Arts, with the Downtown Development Authority.
James Anderson, the head of the Royal Oak Arts Council, said that this event is one people are not going to want to miss.
“We haven’t done something like this in Royal Oak before (last year), but several cities, both in Michigan and nationwide, do this kind of activity,” Anderson said. “We just thought it would be fun to do here.”
In 2023, there were around 30 artists stationed in about two dozen businesses, according to Anderson. He also said that he received “great feedback” from participating businesses and artists, and particularly from the public.
Artists are paired with businesses in the down-
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — The beloved Clawson Lions car show, Down on Main Street, will return for its 26th year on Aug. 10.
Hundreds of cars will be taking over a half-mile of South Main Street starting at 14 Mile Road. All vehicles will be on display between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Down on Main Street began 26 years ago with Howie Airriess, who collaborated with local car club United Street
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Machine Association and the city of Clawson administration to put the event together.
“They agreed that this event would benefit the businesses in Clawson, and bring Clawson and surrounding people together and provide a fundraising opportunity for charity,” event Chair Clive Brown said in an email.
Airriess was a very active member of the Clawson community, and was even recognized for “Putting Clawson on the Map,” according to Brown. Airriess also served on the City
The Down on Main Lions Club car show will be taking over a half-mile of South Main Street starting at 14 Mile Road. All vehicles will be on display between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aug. 10.
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Mini-grant provides lawn care services for Clawson residents in need
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — The city of Clawson has received grant funding in the amount of $30,000 from Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency to provide lawn cutting and snowplowing services to seniors and people with disabilities.
To be eligible for this program, the individual must be 62 or older or have a permanent disability and live in a low-income household. The income amount is different based on how many people are in the household.
Lisa Ball, assistant director of recreation and senior services at the Hunter Community and Senior Center, said that this particular grant is a mini-grant that is part of a pilot program.
The Oakland County Senior Chore Pilot Program will utilize $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to offer these mini-grants to local communities until July 2026.
“They have these mini-grant opportunities within all townships as well as within Oakland County, because they want them to try this,
Duffield Dentistry approved to build a new office building
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — A site plan was unanimously approved by the Planning Commission on July 9 to build a new dentist office building on the vacant corner of Crooks Road and West Windemere Avenue.
Duffield Dentistry will be moving into the spot and building a modern-looking office designed for customer comfort and accessibility, according to the petitioner, Michael Gordon, of Moiseev/Gordon Associates Inc.
The team working to build this project is the engineering company Kalabat Engineering and architecture firm Moiseev/Gordon Associates Inc.
The site plan includes a 4,354-squarefoot office with a 44-space parking lot, according to the initial proposal document written by Dr. Kamil Abraham, of Duffield Dentistry.
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Duffield Dentistry will be built on the vacant property on the northeast corner of Crooks Road and West Windemere Avenue. The site plan was approved July 9 by the Royal Oak Planning Commission.
Rendering by Kalabat Engineering
This rendering created by Kalabat Engineering shows what the approved Duffield Dentistry office building will look like. The building will be placed on the vacant property at the northeast corner of Crooks Road and West Windemere Avenue.
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4A/ ROYAL OAK REVIEW • JULY 31, 2024
Election reminder for Royal Oak, Clawson residents ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Early voting has begun in Royal Oak and Clawson for the upcoming election.
Royal Oak’s early voting is taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Aug. 4 at the Leo Mahany/Harold Meininger Senior Community Center at 3500 Marais Ave. in Royal Oak, and at Waterford Oaks Activity Center at 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford. The Waterford Oaks site is the Oakland County central site open to all Oakland County voters.
The hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at both locations with the exception of Thursday, Aug. 1, in which the voting hours will be from noon to 8 p.m.
On election day Aug. 6, the polls will be open between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. statewide. Absentee ballots must be turned in no later than 8 p.m. on election day to be counted.
Clawson’s early voting is taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Aug. 4 at the Troy Community Center at 3179 Livernois Road in Troy, and at the Waterford Oaks Activity Center.
The hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at both locations with the exception of Thursday, Aug. 1, in which the voting hours will be from noon to 8 p.m.
Meet automotive concept artists
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Historical Society will host a reception for people to meet designers involved in creating some of Detroit’s most iconic cars.
The event will take place 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Royal Oak Historical museum at 1411 W. Webster Road in Royal Oak.
Attendees are going to have the opportunity to view the art made by these designers and engage with them to learn more about their artistic process.
Tickets for this event cost $15 and can be purchased at the door or online at royaloakhistoricalsociety.com.
Margarita extravaganza
ROYAL OAK — Special margaritas are going to be showcased at the Royal Oak Farmers Market at 316 E. 11 Mile Road from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 24 at Margarita Fest 2024.
The festival will be hosted by Rick Pink & K9 Charities, and proceeds will be going to K9 Charities.
Upon entering the festival, attendees will receive a tasting glass
that will be ready to fill with unique margarita options created by various mixologists.
Mixologists will be stationed at different booths throughout the farmers market, each decorated in their own way.
Participants will be able to indulge in different margarita creations as well as learn about the art of mixology and gain insight into the technique employed to achieve the perfect flavors.
The festival will also feature Mexican-inspired food to complement the margarita experience. Food trucks that are scheduled to attend include Pablo’s Tacos, Tacos el Rodeo, and Hog Heaven BBQ.
This is an event for those ages 21 and older. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com and range from $29.50 to $69. There are both VIP and general admission options. VIP admission includes 15 sample drink tickets, and general admission includes 10 sample drink tickets.
For more information, email infok9charities@gmail.com.
Detroit Zoo offers Bike Safari experience
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo is hosting an opportunity for patrons to ride their bikes through the zoo after hours.
The Bike Safari event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Detroit Zoo at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak.
According to detroitzoo.org, the event is for people of all ages, but the course will have a variety of different surfaces as well as uphill and downhill portions of the ride.
The zoo is allowing child carriers, tricycles, bicycle trailers and training wheels to be used during the ride.
People who participate will be able to see the zoo animals after hours as they ride through the zoo’s 125 acres.
Along with the Bike Safari, there will be free carousel rides, food available to purchase, and a themed photo opportunity at Rackham Memorial Fountain.
Riders will also have access to Dinosauria, the immersive walkthrough experience featuring lifelike dinosaurs, and the art exhibit “Fur, Fangs, Feathers & Fins.”
Tickets for members cost $25 per adult and $20 per child or senior. General admission tickets cost $30 for adults and $25 for a child or senior.
For more information and tickets, visit detroitzoo.org/events/bikesafari.
ROPD raises $32,000 for Love Team Tessa foundation
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Police Department presented a $32,000 check to Love Team Tessa, a nonprofit organization in Royal Oak that works to support families raising a child with cancer.
The $32,000 donation was raised through the Royal Oak Police
Department charity golf outing, and the Royal Oak Guns and Hoses charity hockey game.
Chief Michael Moore and a few other officers from the Royal Oak Police Department were in attendance at the July 22 City Commission meeting where they presented the check to the Love Team Tessa foundation.
The money will help Love Team Tessa provide multiple different services to families in need who have a child with cancer. The services could include renovations, rent payments and more.
Oakland County air show renamed Festival of Flight
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County International Airport’s annual air show has been renamed from “Open House & Air Show” to “Festival of Flight.”
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 with the airshow scheduled from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at 6500 Highland Road in Waterford Township.
Admission and parking are free.
Festival of Flight will be showcasing five different performances including skydiving. Attendees will have an opportunity to watch the performers from the air and take airplane and helicopter rides for $50 per person.
There will also be live music by a local rock band, Wanted, who will be playing the national anthem at the start of the air show.
“We are thrilled to reintroduce our event as the Festival of Flight, highlighting the dynamic world of aviation with even more exciting attractions this year,” said Orrin Beckham, president of OCIA Air Fair, the nonprofit organization which manages the open house and air show.
Along with the performances, there will be a 1928 Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, a Boeing 727 cargo plane, WWII military vehicles, and the Lake Erie Warbirds TBM Avenger WWII bomber on display, and more.
For more information visit oakgov.com/community/airports/openhouse-air-show.
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Crusaders for Children raises money, awareness for children in fear
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Crusaders for Children, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping children in times of need, hosted its third annual car and bike show in memory of founder Papa Bear, aka Jason Rakowski, July 13 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Acorn Post #1669 at 214 E. Fourth St.
The event had 12 bikes and 10 cars on display, and it raised around $1,200 for the Crusaders’ efforts to help children who are in fear or need.
The group consists of bikers who have dedicated themselves to advocating for children in fear.
“We lift children out of fear, no matter what; you know, it could be abuse, it could be illness,” Crusaders board Secretary Deanna Gamblin said. Gamblin goes by the biker name “Aakii.”
Gamblin has been a member of the Crusaders for Children for three years and has been the secretary for two.
Crusaders for Children, Royal Oak chapter, began in 2020 right before COVID-19 hit, according to one of the Michigan founders, Paul Trendell, aka Papa T. The original Crusaders chapter is located in Miami Valley, Ohio.
The organization also has a group located in Three Rivers, Kentucky, and another in northern Tennessee. Gamblin said they are hoping that the nonprofit can spread all over America.
Rakowski passed away in 2021.
“When a member passes, we do an event for a memorial, rather than having a riding event, because Michigan’s riding season is so short,” Gamblin said. “So, rather than trying to put together another ride, we decided to do our annual fundraiser and memorialize him as well.”
The show’s 12 bikes and 10 cars was not the best turnout, according to Trendell, but he hopes with more advertising they can bring in more cars for next year’s show.
“We are possibly going to come up with something for kids to decorate their bicycles
See CRUSADERS on page 11A
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Drag queens and other entertainers performed throughout the weekend at Pride Royal Oak at the Royal Oak Farmers Market and Centennial Commons July 26-27.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
ABOVE: Ava Smith, Emma Harb and Julia Jacques enjoy the event, which included performances, food trucks and vendors set up in tents around Centennial Commons.
LEFT: Catheline and Itzel Reveles renew their wedding vows, while Camerann Futch and Sharnise Tyus get married.
Royal Oak resident places first in Michigan bodybuilding championship
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
He needed something to light his competitive fire, and bodybuilding was the answer.
Throughout his years at Sterling Heights Stevenson High School and Hope College, Royal Oak resident David Clark’s sole focus was being an athlete.
A two-sport athlete in football and track, Clark, a 2017 Stevenson graduate, revolved his life around two things — sports and the gym.
Clark was a gym rat to the fullest extent and credited Stevenson for developing his passion for working out.
“Stevenson actually got me working out in the first place,” Clark said. “I started working out as a freshman, and I kind of got addicted to the gym. I was working out every single day all the time. I was working out with seniors and juniors that were bigger than me and stronger than me, but I just wanted to work. I wanted to improve and I wanted to get better. That was always
my mindset, especially when it came to the physical aspect of sports and lifting.”
Once sports were no longer in the picture after college, Clark’s constant time in the gym was more so for his job as a personal trainer at Pulse Fitness in Pleasant Ridge rather than working towards a goal for himself.
Bodybuilding became an answer, but it never seemed to be the answer Clark was looking for until now.
“The concept of bodybuilding was that I wasn’t going to be able to run, jump and be athletic anymore, so I was really focused on athletic training and stuff that I was used to,” Clark said. “Fast forward to last year, I have a co-worker who won Mr. Ohio in 2021, and he was telling me that I have a great physique and that I have what it takes. I was considering it and thinking about it, but I was leaning more towards not doing it because I was used to being athletic and wanting to stay athletic and doing athletic movements, but at the same time, when I worked out at the gym, and I work at a gym, See BODYBUILDER on page 13A
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VETERANS: THIS RIDE’S ON US
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Crusaders
from page 5A
and stuff,” he said. “We are a family organization, so we want to expand in those areas.”
Trendell said that the Crusaders began when they split from another organization in hopes of reaching more children in need on a wider scale than just abuse cases.
“It could be illness, it could be someone needs support during a divorce; I mean, anything that a child needs,” Gamblin said. “We raise funds so that children can come to us for whatever a child may need. We are going to do our best to fulfill that need and lift that child up and out of the fear that they are feeling.”
Parents or adults will call the Crusaders if a child is in need of help, according to Gamblin, which is then followed by an approval process by the board of the Crusaders, who decide if the situation is one they want to pursue.
“Nine times out of 10 we say, ‘Heck yeah, this is what we do,’” Gamblin said. “Then we go over to the home of the child and do what we call an adoption ride — we don’t adopt the child but we call it that.”
After the initiation, the child is assigned to a biker, who is available at all hours of the day for the child’s needs.
“They support that child and whatever they need, if it’s a phone call at 3 o’clock in the morning, or hey, I would like you to walk to school with me, or I have a doctor’s appointment today, or I’m going to see my attorney today, and I would really like some moral support, you know, so whatever that child is needing, we were capable of providing that for them,” Gamblin said.
The organization also helps out with different foster systems. According to Gamblin, they are “just getting started in Michigan.”
“COVID really put a damper on everybody. The last three years we have had to get our tennis shoes on and hit that pavement, start running,” she said. “We want to expand by helping foster care in the area.”
Gamblin said that the group does fundraisers for foster care and donates as much as possible. The Crusaders also work with CARE House of Oakland County, an advocacy center providing services to victims of child abuse.
“When you see a child who’s been abused or in fear and a group of burly bikers roll up, the smiles on their faces melt your heart,” she said.
The Michigan chapter currently has nine members and is looking for more, according to Trendell.
To join, prospective members must be prepared for the dedication required, Trendell said.
“Because we do a lot for communities, we do a lot of fundraising, and a lot of awareness events to get the public to know we’re there to help them,” Trendell said.
“If you’re on a bike and interested in coming out, come out,” he said. “Come to an event, and if you want to go further, we get everybody to have an FBI background check so we know who we’ve got, and then you can hang around and become a prospect doing work. Your dedication dictates your membership.”
Trendell said that empowering children to be strong is one of the driving factors behind the Royal Oak chapter.
“To get them to turn that frown upside down,” he said. “Especially, to get the children to be able to testify in court, and give them the empowerment to testify, and let them feel protected.”
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MLB draft selections have Royal Oak Leprechauns reaching ‘whole new level’
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Whether it’s from the United Shore Professional Baseball League or various Michigan-based teams in the amateur college baseball Northwoods League, such as the Royal Oak Leprechauns, Major League Baseball has had a firm grasp on local talent in the Michigan area.
The USPBL has witnessed 52 of its own sign MLB contracts to chase their professional baseball dreams, and the Royal Oak Leprechauns have now chipped in four draft picks.
Following the completion of the 2024 MLB draft, the Royal Oak Leprechauns saw two former and two current players receive their dream phone calls.
Current Leprechauns right-handed pitchers Griffin Kilander (Wayne State University), a Livonia native, and Jake Jekielek (Northwood University), a Sterling Heights native, were selected in the 16th (477th overall) and 10th rounds (315th overall), respectively, after contributing for the green and gold pitching staff. Kilander was selected by the Boston Red Sox while Jekielek will join the Texas Rangers organization.
Outfielder Zach MacDonald (Miami University), a 2021 Leprechaun and Portage native, will stay close to home after being selected in the 15th round (446th overall) by the Detroit Tigers while left-handed pitcher Derek Clark (West Virginia See LEPRECHAUNS on page 14A
The third annual Crusaders for Children car and bike show displayed 12 bikes and 10 cars July 13 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Acorn Post #1669 in Royal Oak.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
ITHE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP DRIVES THIS AUSTIN-HEALEY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
t didn’t take long for David White and Dan Heming to become friends for life.
From the moment they met in 1968 as student naval aviators in the U.S. Navy, they formed an immediate bond when stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and Meridian, Mississippi.
“He was in another squadron. We were flying the same airplane, a T-34. It’s a primary trainer,” White said. “He was going through his battles to get the grades to move forward, and so was I. It’s a pretty rigorous environment.”
White, a Michigan State University graduate, and Heming, a University of Michigan graduate, lost touch for a while after leaving the service, but soon reconnected.
“I was out at the Pontiac Airport after we both left the service, and there he was,” White, of Bloomfield Township, said. “This was about 1972, and the bond was re-created instantly.”
Sadly, Heming died a few years ago at age 76.
“We went through some really tight situations to-
gether. He saved me from falling off the side of a mountain one time. We’ve had some really on-the-edge experiences, and it built a bond,” White said. “It’s the purest measure of friendship. When I think of him — a very generous man.”
Over the years, both men married and started families, but they continued their friendship, often cruising in Heming’s 1956 Austin-Healey. The British sports car maker was established in 1952 through a joint venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corp. and the Donald Healey Motor Co. Many of Heming and White’s leisure drives in the Austin-Healey were in Milford.
“We’d just look around, have a coffee, get waves from people,” White said. “Sometimes we’d go out to the state parks. We were bikers and hikers at the time. Two good friends that would just enjoy the day.”
White also remembers traveling to Wisconsin when the car was going through an engine modification.
“We went on the ferry and across the lake. I remember the first test drive we took. The car hadn’t been completed. The guy that was working on it said, ‘Hey, take it for a drive,’” White said. “We’re hauling down the road somewhere in Wisconsin. He was pushing it to the limit
and I was going, ‘Whoa, whoa. You’re going a little too fast for me.’ We finally got back to the garage. As he was getting out of the car, he pulled up on the steering wheel and it came right off it. We both went, ‘Holy smokes.’”
Heming owned an Austin-Healey while in college but sold it when he entered the Navy. Years later, he bought the 1956 Austin-Healey, which “brought back memories of his college days and also some of the things that happened in the Navy,” White said.
Heming’s friendship also left an impact on White’s wife of 54 years, Ann White.
“There were a lot of late evenings on the patio in the back and a fair amount of Scotch,” Ann White said of the pair.
“And cigars,” White said.
White is now taking care of the Austin-Healey. When Heming died a few years ago, he willed the car to his Navy pal. It took White some time to get used to the idea of having the car. At first, he didn’t want to drive the convertible because “it was Dan’s car.”
“It sat in his garage for quite a while after he passed away,” Ann White said. “It took Dave a while to make it OK in his head.”
But he has since carried on Heming’s love for the automobile. A novice See AUSTIN-HEALEY on page 15A
LEFT: David White, of Bloomfield Township, inherited his 1956 Austin-Healey from his friend Dan Heming. BELOW: White, left, was the best man in Dan Heming’s wedding. The two met in 1968 while serving in the U.S. Navy.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
Bodybuilder
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so I’m always in the gym, I was just working out without a goal, since I didn’t have sports anymore. Bodybuilding gave me that goal to work towards in the gym and gave me a goal to achieve.”
On June 15 at the NPC Natural Michigan State Championships in Ypsilanti, Clark achieved his goal as he took first in the Men’s Classic Physique category, which focuses on how defined and symmetrical the muscles are.
It was Clark’s second show ever after finishing in third a week prior in an open show.
“It felt good, but it didn’t really hit me at the moment,” Clark said. “I wouldn’t say I was expecting it, but I was confident in my ability of where I would place. It felt good, especially when it sunk in and I could sit back and say that I won.”
Embarking on any new journey can be difficult, but Clark was lucky enough to have his friend and coworker Jake Chandler by his side to guide him through the process.
A bodybuilder himself, Chandler has competed in competitions since he was 17 years old after his grandmother, who also
competed in fitness competitions, got him into working out when he was 12.
Chandler, who is a bodybuilding coach, said he understands the struggles his clients tend to face, so he was able to give Clark pointers early on.
“When we first started off, I just wanted to make sure his head was in the right place and kind of give him some expectations on what to expect,” Chandler said. “It’s one thing to get lean for the summer and lose a couple extra pounds of body fat, but when you’re going for a bodybuilding show, you’re getting yourself to sub-6% body fat levels. I told him right off the bat that this was going to be a very intense version of what we have our clients do.”
What was the meal plan looking like for Clark? Well, more of the same every day for roughly three months.
“It was the same exact thing every single day, pretty much,” Clark said. “I got it memorized for real. I’d have two eggs, 200 milligrams of egg whites, 40 grams of oats, and 75 grams of blueberries for breakfast. That was meal one. I’m not the biggest fan of eggs, so I’d combine the egg whites, the oats, the blueberries, and put some protein powder in and add banana to make a little shake and eat the two eggs separately. Meal two was 6 ounces of
See BODYBUILDER on page 14A
Photo provided by NPC Natural Michigan State Championship
Royal Oak resident and Sterling Heights Stevenson graduate David Clark is all smiles after winning the NPC Natural Michigan State Championships June 15 in Ypsilanti.
Wrong-way driver kills 4, including self, and critically
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — An individual driving the wrong way at approximately 2:50 a.m. July 28 on Interstate 75, near 11 Mile Road, crashed into a minivan, which killed the wrongway driver and three people in the minivan, and left one person, who had been in the minivan, critically injured, according to Michigan State Police.
The Michigan State Police Detroit Regional Communications Center reportedly had started receiving calls about
Leprechauns
University), a 2021 Leprechaun and Petersburg native, was selected in the ninth round (262nd overall) by the Los Angeles Angels.
It’s only the team’s first year taking part in one of the most prestigious amateur baseball leagues in the nation, but Leprechauns general manager Mark Sackett said it’s a signal for what’s to come in the club’s future.
“As we begin moving forward in this organization, our biggest deal was that here we have (draft selections who played for the Leprechauns) in 2021, and then we jump into the Northwoods League and we have two (players drafted) right off the bat,” Sackett said. “It just shows you that the level of play is so much higher in the Northwoods League, and this goes to prove it right here with these two guys getting drafted. We doubled the number of guys being drafted in one year in the Northwoods League. It’s a huge thing for us because we know that the Northwoods League has been a major jump for us. Because of the draft results, it really proves the fact that we’ve reached a whole new level.”
Jekielek, a 2020 Sterling Heights Stevenson High School graduate, was recently selected to the Northwoods League’s all-star team after posting a 0.73 ERA in 24.2 innings of work with 31 strikeouts and seven saves. Jekielek finished his career at Northwood University ranked third all-time in saves with 16, compiling a 4.42 ERA with 117 strikeouts in 106 innings of work.
He may not blow the fastball by you, but Northwood baseball head coach Bradley Baldwin said it’s Jekielek’s arm slot that separates him from other pitchers.
“I think he’s a pretty unique individual, specifically with his throwing,” Baldwin said. “He’s pretty much straight-up sidearm, and being 90-91 (mph) from there with a little bit of sink, and he’s got some pretty good off-speed, I think that’s
the wrong-way driver, and then received calls that the driver had crashed. Royal Oak police arrived at the scene, where they confirmed the crash and began ramping vehicles off the freeway to secure the scene, according to the Michigan State Police Second District X account.
The wrong-way driver reportedly was in a black Volkswagen driving north in the southbound lanes of I-75. The Volkswagen collided with a Dodge Caravan, police said.
When Royal Oak police arrived at the scene, the Volkswagen was on fire and “there were numerous victims,” according to the X post.
probably pretty intriguing to people at the next level, especially when they get him into their developmental system and be hands-on. They might get more notches in velocity from him and sharpen up his off-speed a bit more.”
Kilander, a 2021 Livonia Stevenson High School graduate, dominated Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play during his Warriors’ tenure, posting a 3.61 ERA and a 14-6 record from 2022-2024.
Kilander’s best season came in 2023 when he tallied a 2.44 ERA and 7-3 record on the year, leading Wayne State to a GLIAC Championship.
“From day one, our coaching staff believed Griffin had the potential to advance to the professional level,” Wayne State head coach Ryan Kelley said. “Obviously, to continue to advance, a lot of factors are involved. Griffin continued to embrace the development process and ultimately heard his name called as a MLB draft selection.”
While he statistically took a step back in 2024, Kilander became a strikeout machine for the Warriors, earning 81 strikeouts in 81 innings of work, averaging a strikeout per inning for the first time in his college career.
“A big point of emphasis for Griffin this year was commanding the breaking ball and throwing it more often for a strike early in counts,” Wayne State pitching coach Eric Bezel said. “The year before, Griffin would have to rely on his fastball early in counts, resulting in more balls being put in play. Showing that he could throw a breaking ball for a strike more consistently made the fastball more effective later in counts, resulting in more swing and miss. In addition to this emphasis on breaking ball execution, Griffin also saw an increase in average (velocity) on all his pitches due to him putting on about 15 pounds of good weight from his sophomore year to junior year.”
Having MLB scouts in attendance became second nature for the Leprechauns this season, and with the talent the team possesses, there’s no reason for anything to change when the 2025 MLB draft approaches.
The workout routine wasn’t anything new for Clark, but it was more detailed, as opposed to an explosive workout routine.
injures 1 on I-75
The Dodge Caravan had four occupants, and three of the four occupants were pronounced dead at the scene. One individual was critically injured and was transported to a local hospital. MSP said the at-fault driver of the Volkswagen was pronounced dead at the scene.
As of press time, Metro North Post state troopers were processing the evidence and notifying the families of those killed. The investigation was ongoing.
I-75 was closed for six hours for the crash investigation and cleanup.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Sackett said the beauty of having scouts at Memorial Park is that when scouts come to see one player, they end up being exposed to them all.
“I’ve talked to the Phillies’ scout, the Rockies’ scout, and the Rangers’ scout, and they’ve all been to these games and they’re showing up like, ‘Wow, look at that guy. I came to watch this guy and I see this guy,’” Sackett said. “It’s been nice. Chris Collias (a Rangers scout) has been a friend of mine for a long time, and he’s the guy that signed Jekielek. Chris came to the game and he’s seeing other players, and Derrick Ross from the Phillies, and he was here to see Jekielek throw as well, and he saw another kid swing the bat and he goes, ‘Man, you got some players here.’”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 4981090.
chicken and asparagus, and meal three was 6 ounces of chicken and asparagus, and then, like, 200 grams of rice. Meal four was beef and rice, and then I had a shake, so I had four meals plus a shake every single day.”
Chandler said the routine focused on certain parts of the body each day with increased cardio each week.
“It’s kind of a combination of everything,” Chandler said. “We usually separate the cardio and the lifting. The lifting is very
hypertrophic based, so you’re doing anything from 6-12, or even 20, rep ranges, and you have a variety of rep ranges in there. It’s mostly weight training and isolating certain muscle groups. Instead of a full upper day or a full lower day, you’re breaking things into body parts. You might have one day where you’re training chests and another day where you’re training arms or quads, and maybe a fourth
day where you’re training your back and hamstrings. The cardio is separate from the workout. Once you finish your lifting, you’re either getting on the stairs, the bike, or the treadmill and doing another workout on top of what you did.”
Only two shows in and already a first place finish to his name, Clark said he plans to compete in more competitions in the future.
Photo provided by Northwood Athletics
Sterling Heights Stevenson graduate and Northwood University righthander Jake Jekielek pitches during a Northwood game this year.
SENSATIONALLY SHAKESPEARE
Professional actors with Shakespeare Royal Oak perform “Twelfth Night,” a play that William Shakespeare wrote more than 400 years ago, at Starr Jaycee Park. The play is comedic and romantic, and will be performed until Aug. 4. For tickets, see shakespeareroyaloak.com.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
Austin-Healey
from page 12A
to the Austin-Healey, White learned everything he could about the car, “from servicing the vehicle to the right fluids you use.” When he first brought it home, Ann White drove very closely in front of White, who was following in the Austin-Healey.
“I hop in the car, start the car up and I’m driving from Milford to Birmingham,” White said. “And it’s getting dark.”
White then turned on a switch he thought were the headlights, but nothing happened.
“I can’t even turn the headlights on,” he said. “We finally got home. It took me another day to figure out the English have a way of pulling it out and then turning it to the right. I thought I had done that, but I apparently didn’t.”
The restored vehicle is a 100-6 two-seater roadster model. The classic car has a 6-cylinder engine paired with an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission. It is paired in what White calls a “mesmerizing custom green/blue exterior, gleaming chrome with the impeccable condition of luxurious black upholstery interior. A true gem in every sense.”
White often takes the car out for drives on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He’s met up with a local Austin-Healey group a few times. He also likes to drive the English car through Bloomfield Hills, sometimes with his wife by his side.
“There are some neat roads that go on forever. I drive it just for the pure pleasure when I can,” said White, who misses his friend. “I thank him every time I drive.”
During his lifetime, Heming became a commercial pilot for USAir. He also flew for Roger Penske. White worked in advertising, started his own marketing company and also is a published author of two books — “Tall Air” and “True Blue” — under the name D Stuart White.
OPEN HOUSE
Art Walk
from page 1A
town area who have been chosen through a registration process. Anderson said that the artist placed in a business is chosen in a meticulous manner.
“What we ask is what their interest is regarding the type of artist, what kind of space requirements they have, or in other words, what limitations, and what can they offer,” he said. “We try to pair the business with the appropriate artist.”
The event is completely free for the artists, businesses or people wishing to attend the Art Walk.
“This is really just a community event in order to promote the arts locally here and provide something different on a Friday night in Royal Oak,” Anderson said.
Local artist John Nagridge said that connecting with the community is one of the best aspects of being a part of the art walk.
Nagridge participated in the walk last year and was stationed at Lily’s Seafood, where he said he got to paint live, next to the bar, for people to enjoy.
“They actually got to see me work,” Nagridge said. “And if there are kids, I always let them make a mark on my painting to see what it’s like, and I love showing kids how to paint.”
Nagridge has been an artist since he was 6 years old. Later he studied art at Macomb Community College, the Center for Creative Studies and Wayne State University, where he earned a Bachelor
of Fine Arts with a concentration in printmaking and drawing.
His specialty is a medium called knife painting, where the artist uses a knife to make various different marks with acrylic paint that come together to form a picture.
Nagridge began knife painting when he was inspired by fellow artist Kim Rhoney, whose work Nagridge noticed at an art fair in Northville.
“I loved her work, and then I took a couple of workshops with her and got hooked,” he said.
The Royal Oak Art Walk provides exposure for the artists who participate, according to Nagridge. Showing people his passion for art is one of the main reasons why Nagridge loved participating in last year’s art walk.
“I love people to come and ask the same questions over and over. I’m fine with that, because people are curious,” he said. “It’s fun, it’s fun to watch someone paint, people have a lot of questions because they know nothing about it, and I love talking about it.”
Nagridge also has a passion for encouraging people to start painting, and to take the chance to create something, even if it isn’t “perfect.”
“It’s scary. People say, ‘I don’t know how to paint, I can’t draw a straight line, I can’t do this,’ and I can just show them right there at the booth how to be comfortable with creating art,” he said. “I have them come up and make a mark on the painting, we make a mark together, anybody could do it, and I would love for everybody to paint.”
For more information on the Royal Oak Art Walk, visit royaloakarts.com/royal-oak-art-walk.
Photo provided by James Anderson
John Nagridge demonstrates his artistry to people who participated in the art walk in 2023. He will be in attendance at this year’s art walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 9.
Car show
Council for 12 years and the Planning Commission for 10 years.
Brown worked closely with Airriess since the beginning of Down on Main Street and eventually inherited the duties of event chair when Airriess passed away in January of 2021.
“I have been his right hand for most of the years, and that’s why I am able to do what I do now,” Brown said.
The Down on Main Street car show is not specifically for the reason of showing off hot rods, classic cars or custom vehicles; the main reason is to raise money for various charities.
“It’s not a classic car show, it’s a charity car show, and with that being said, the whole purpose of having this event is to raise funds for charity,” Brown said. “So, we are not going to turn somebody away who wants to donate to charity by entering a vehicle.”
Lawn care
from page 3A
to use these funds specifically to help older adults or those with permanent disabilities,” Ball said.
Ball said that choosing to utilize the grant funds for lawn care services is due to the fact that outdoor chores can become dangerous for seniors and people with permanent disabilities.
“We want to try to serve as many individuals that qualify for the program as possible,” Ball said. “We’re limiting it to, right now, lawn cutting and snow removal, and we’re hoping, you know, depending on how many people apply, to also include fall cleanup.”
Ball said that she is hoping the $30,000 will help at least 15 households in Clawson.
Lawn services will be provided by Lawnclippers Landscaping Inc., who have done previous work with different cities that were awarded grant funds.
Scott Jennex, the director of recreation and senior services, said that the lawn company was chosen because of its previous experience working on programs like this.
“They came highly recommended as somebody who is familiar with this type of program for seniors,” he said.
Ball said that Lawnclippers Landscaping Inc. was a suggested organization in a “tool kit” packet provided by OLHSA to help Clawson implement the services.
“There were a handful of contractors that we reached out to who have experience
The show donates to around 30 different charities. In 2023, the event was able to raise around $15,000, according to Brown — one of the best turnouts yet.
“Last year was a banger year for us; it was in the top three,” he said.
Brown said that expectations of how many cars there will be or how much money is raised are never held by him or other Clawson Lions organizing the event, because they never know what the outcome will be in terms of how many cars register.
Each year, the show has around 6,000 people come through to view the cars, according to Brown.
“If somebody was to ask me why they should participate, as a spectator or with a vehicle, I would say the major reason is that it is a very open air way to raise money for charity. You are giving to organizations that are good names,” he said.
Brown added that, with the 6,000 or so people who come through, attendees are sure to “run into old friends in the neighborhood.”
with this program, especially since we’re new to doing a program like this in the city of Clawson,” Ball said.
Jennex said that the program is a great way to provide seniors with services that can keep them in their homes longer, and make them happier.
“It gives them the flexibility to stay in their house, and to have these services performed that they can no longer do on their own and struggle to afford,” he said. “A lot of them are on fixed incomes, or a lower income, and they no longer have the physical ability to perform a lot of the maintenance tasks around the house.”
Some residents in Clawson may have been there for their whole lives, according to Ball, and staying put in their home is something that is a priority to these individuals.
“Their priority may be to remain living in their home within their community, because who knows how long they’ve been here. And you may have residents that have been here a lifetime, right? And they need that support,” she said.
The program has been available since July 1, and services will continue through Nov. 30, 2025, or until the grant funds are exhausted. If the city of Clawson wishes to continue this after the grant is gone, the city will need to find a different way to fund the program.
To apply for this program, contact the Clawson Senior Center at (248) 589-0334 or contact OLHSA directly from its website, olhsa.org/en-us.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
“There are eateries and taverns and small shops up and down the corridor on both sides that you know, you can visit, you can eat, have a cold drink, and again, meet with old friends,” he said.
Royal Oak resident Dick Plontus has been participating in the car show for two years and is planning to make 2024 his third.
Plontus will be showcasing four of his own custom vehicles: a 1946 Ford, 1947 Ford, 1934 Ford and a 1948 Ford.
Plontus is the owner of D & D Auto Parts in Troy and said that during the Down on Main car show, he gets to meet up with
a lot of his customers and share his love for old cars.
“I like to go there and relax for the whole day, and I meet a lot of people that I know from all over,” he said.
Down on Main will be accepting early entries into the show up until Aug. 5 for $15. On the day of the show, people can still register their cars between 8 and 11 a.m. on Aug. 10 for $20. All proceeds will be going to the various charities that the show donates to.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
In Memory of Allan Harry Webster
Allan Harry Webster, 70, of Royal Oak, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1953, in Detroit, the son of Allan and Dolores (Grzenkowicz) Webster.
Allan grew up in Royal Oak, and spent his summers working on the family farm in Charlevoix. From a young age, he had a knack for raising hell and he loved anything with wheels and an engine. In high school he helped with the family business, Webster Trucking, Inc. He started off by doing grunt work, changing tires and greasing, eventually working his way up to driver. He ended up taking over the business and decided to specialize in heavy hauls with eight axles and never looked back. For the latter part of his career, he mostly hauled steel coils from Detroit to Ohio and Kentucky.
Trucking was Allan’s life – until he had grandkids that is. He spent any moment he could with them; whether it was just hanging out with them, having BBQ’s, or going to watch their sporting events.
Allan is survived by his three sons, Jamie (Mallory) Webster of Warren, Kyle (Sarah) Webster of Royal Oak, and Kevin (Erica) Webster of Royal Oak; his soul mate, Sue Pruette-Webster; his sister, Lorrie (Kenny) DeLong of Lapeer; his sister-in-law, Sue Webster; and nine grandchildren, Jaiden, Ryann, Peyton, Adrienne, William, Elizabeth, Haelyn, Benjamin, and Amelia.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers, Terry Webster and Timothy Webster.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at Center Point Assembly in Charlevoix. Allan will be laid to rest in Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com
Dentistry
from page 3A
There is an existing license agreement on the property that was approved by the city commission in 2009 that was never terminated that says the property must share its parking with the adjacent Worden Park.
The Duffield Dentistry site plan followed this agreement, and the lot will be used for Duffield Dentistry from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The parking lot will be used for public parking following the working hours.
“We want a building that will provide and present a unique identity that represents our dental practice,” it says. “The height of the building has been minimized to blend with the scale of the adjourning residential neighborhood and commercial zones.”
The proposed floor plan includes 10 treatment rooms, an X-ray room, a waiting room, reception space, a staff area and office space. It includes two individual-use bathrooms, and one private bathroom for employees.
Generated renditions provided by Kalabat Engineering show that the plan is to
have plenty of windows for visual appeal and customer enjoyment, according to Gordon.
“If you are familiar with a lot of dentist offices, they have lots of windows now, because sometimes you are laying there for a while and you get to enjoy nature (looking out the window),” he said.
Abraham addressed the commission and said that he is excited to expand Duffield Dentistry to this location and continue to serve the Royal Oak community.
Duffield Dentistry is currently operating out of its office at 2009 Crooks Road in Royal Oak. Abraham said the proposed location is perfect, given it is only a mile away from the current office.
“I just want to be able to offer everyone in the community great dental services, and state-of-the-art technology,” Abraham said. “Compared to what we have right now, we have patients who are unfortunately being scheduled out six months or longer because we are pretty confined to our current space.”
The Planning Commission had questions regarding landscaping, with Sharlan Douglas asking about the silver maple trees proposed to be put onto the property.
“Given the track record of silver maples as we have seen throughout Royal Oak, you might consider planting something a little
CRIME WATCH
Mountain bike stolen from home
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 7:35 a.m. July 15, an unknown person stole the complainant’s unsecured mountain bike from the side of his home in the 2000 block of North Campbell Road, near 12 Mile Road.
Vehicle theft outside restaurant
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 9 p.m. July 12 and 3 a.m. July 14, an unknown person stole the complainant’s vehicle from his parking spot in the street at Hop Cat at 430 S. Main St.
Car stolen from parking spot
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1 a.m. July 5, an unknown person stole the complainant’s vehicle from her parking spot outside Leo’s Coney Island at 110 S. Main St.
Hype House door broken, clothes stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:15 a.m. July 7, an unknown person broke the front glass door of the Hype House store and stole numerous clothing items at 212 W. 11 Mile Road.
Package thief
ROYAL OAK — Multiple complainants reported that between 10:50 p.m. July 6 and 12:30 a.m. July 7, an unknown person stole packages from three different porches on Woodlawn Avenue, near Rochester Road.
Items stolen from CVS
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 10:50 a.m. July 7, an unknown person stole $64 worth of miscellaneous items from the CVS on Woodward Avenue.
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more long-lived than silver maples,” she said.
Gordon stated he was unaware of the longevity of silver maples, and they would consider looking into a different breed of tree.
The proposed site plan has a section stating that there will be a generator placed on the top of the building. Planning Commission member Woody Gontina questioned if the developers had considered a more eco-friendly option.
“Two years ago, the city adopted a sustainability and climate action plan. Part of that is to encourage more sustainable building and development practices,” Gontina said. “Was there any consideration given to instead of going with the generator, which I am assuming is natural gas, going with renewables and battery storage?”
Gordon said that his team and the engineering team are “constantly talking about infrastructure.” However, a battery-driven
generator would not be the right fit for this particular building.
“The battery storage and the draw this would have I think would add a tremendous amount of storage space and capacity to the building, and I don’t think the technology is there yet,” he said. “But we would be happy to talk to the engineering department to see if there was anything that could be accomplished.”
Gontina said that he does hope sustainable infrastructure changes can be made and/ or talked about by the development team, but he does believe that the dental office site plan is a “good project.”
Following this approval, the petitioner will be applying for a building permit from the city of Royal Oak. At the moment, there is no particular date that building will begin.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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AUG. 1-4
‘Twelfth Night’: Performance by Shakespeare Royal Oak, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1-3 and 3 p.m. Aug. 4, Starr Jaycee Park, 1321 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 399-3727, shakespeareroyaloak.com
AUG. 9
Downtown Royal Oak Art Walk: Self-guided tour of downtown businesses showcasing work from local and regional artists, 5-9 p.m., royaloakarts.com/royal-oak-art-walk
AUG. 19
Book sale: Noon-8 p.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, (248) 588-5500
ONGOING
Farmers markets: 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. Aug. 11 and 25, Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer Ave., see full schedule at cityofclawson.com
Glass52: Featuring 400 pieces of glass art from around world, on display 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays until Aug. 30, Habatat Galleries, 4400 Fernlee Ave. in Royal Oak, habatat.com
Royal Oak Leprechauns: Member of Northwoods League (largest organized summer collegiate baseball league in world), 6:35 p.m. Aug. 3-7 and 9-10, Memorial Park, 3530 Coolidge Highway, www. royaloakleprechauns.com
Harmony United Chorus: Open rehearsals for men’s Barbershop-style group, 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday, choir room at Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., greaterdetroit.org
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for horror fans, kids, LGBTQIA+ and more, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 2463700, romi.gov/1532/library
• Wednesday Afternoon Book Club meets 1-2 p.m. every third Wednesday, Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, facebook. com/BlairMemorialLibrary, register at clawsonlibrary@gmail.com, clawson.lib.mi.us
Bingo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. every first Friday of month, Mahany/ Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3900
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
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd. net/chapter-events/527
Health workshops: For ovarian cancer support, diabetes prevention, nutrition education and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/ support-groups
AUG. 3 Muscle & More @ the Museum: Car show includes $100 top prize, awards and plaques, special guests, food and DJ, proceeds benefit Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 1411 Webster Road, royaloakhistoricalsociety. com, (248) 439-1501
AUG. 10 Down on Main Street charity car show: More than 350 vehicles expected, plus food, music, trophies and more, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street south of 14 Mile Road in Clawson, proceeds support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Clawson Lions Club charities, clawsonlions.org
AUG. 16-17
Woodward Dream Cruise: Officially
Costco charges escalate to international crime claims
TROY — On June 21, a Troy resident reported that in the beginning of May, he had received a phone call from an unknown male claiming to be with Costco customer service.
The caller said the man’s credit card had been used at a Costco in China and that the charges on the card had not been paid. The Troy man stated he had not been to China in years, and the caller told him he needed to make a report with police in China to document the fraud, and the caller transferred him, supposedly to the Chinese police.
The Troy resident then spoke with a man who said a report would be taken via Zoom. The Troy man spoke with a subject wearing a full police uniform who asked him questions about the incident. The subject then told the Troy man he was a suspect in a multi-million dollar theft by an international crime organization involved with the kidnapping of children.
The Troy man was transferred to a “case supervisor,” who contacted him daily. He was asked to transfer $115,000 to a Wells Fargo bank account and then was asked to transfer additional money to hold for his bail during the investigation.
Fake PayPal rep attempts fraudulent transaction
TROY — A resident on Hamman Drive reported June 11 that he received an email that he thought was from PayPal about a recent charge on his account.
He googled a phone number for PayPal and called the number that came up. The victim spoke with an unknown woman, who stated PayPal would give him a refund and to type the amount of $400 into the refund box, but when he did, it turned into $40,000.
The victim was then instructed to go to his bank and complete a wire transfer for the $40,000. When he arrived at his bank, the suspect told him not to tell the bank employees it was for PayPal. The victim realized it was a scam and hung up.
Customer spits at Wendy’s drive-thru
TROY — A customer reportedly caused a disturbance at the Wendy’s at 3995 Rochester Road at 5:14 p.m. June 20 due to some issues with a credit card machine.
Officers found the customer standing at the drive-thru window yelling toward the inside of the building at the employees.
Officers spoke to the customer, a 37-year-old man from Sumter, South Carolina, who initially stated nothing had happened to cause a police response.
subject was upset over the credit card machine being down. They said he eventually approached the drive-thru window on foot and began yelling at the employees before spitting at the employee at the window. The employee closed the window, and the customer allegedly tried to open it and spit again, at which point police arrived.
When asked if he had spit at the employee, the man denied it, but he admitted to spitting at the drive-thru window.
He was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup, where he was issued a citation for assault and battery.
Obscene images found painted at Troy Athens High School
TROY — A Troy Athens High School employee reported that an unknown suspect spray painted obscene images onto the outside and inside of the girls’ softball dugout and two of the home plates on the field, located at 4333 John R Road. The incident reportedly happened between 2:30 p.m. June 21 and 7:30 a.m. June 25, according to a police report.
Victim reports compromised Social Security account
TROY — A Troy resident reported June 17 that he had failed to receive his expected monthly Social Security check.
He checked online and discovered that the check had been issued and then deposited into a bank account that does not belong to him after someone fraudulently accessed his Social Security account and changed his information.
Hundreds of dollars of Nike items stolen from store
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police were dispatched to a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road for a retail fraud at approximately 7:30 p.m. June 29. Employees stated that at approximately 7 p.m. three females entered the store and placed several Nike apparel items into their shopping cart before walking out without paying for them.
Around $400-$600 worth of goods were stolen. Police were investigating.
Facebook marketplace exchange turns into unarmed robbery
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was dispatched to a market in the 1500 block of South Opdyke Road for
imately 11:30 a.m. June 30.
The victim had posted her Apple iPhone 15 for sale on Facebook Marketplace and was supposed to meet the buyer at a grocery store in the area to make the exchange. The buyer arrived and began to bargain the price down. When the victim stated that the price was firm, the buyer allegedly grabbed the phone from the victim’s hand and ran away with it.
The victim and officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The case was assigned to the Bloomfield Township investigations divisions.
Laundry detergent, diaper stolen from store
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police were dispatched to a grocery store in the 3600 block of West Maple Road for a retail fraud at approximately 3:30 p.m. June 26. Employees said two men and a woman pushed a shopping cart full of liquid Tide laundry detergent and diapers out of the store without paying for them. It is believed there were approximately 10 containers of detergent and 10 packages of diapers in the cart. The estimated total loss is $500. Police were investigating.
Purse stolen after car accident
SOUTHFIELD — A witness saw two vehicles get into an accident around 3:37 p.m. July 1 in the 20000 block of Southfield Road.
One of the individuals involved in the accident began yelling at the other. The witness then saw one of the parties reach into the other’s vehicle and steal a purse containing an iPhone and wallet.
Officers recover stolen vehicles with the help of trackers
SOUTHFIELD — At 1:42 a.m. July 2, officers arrived at a business in the 20000 block of Telegraph Road after four individuals broke in and stole multiple vehicles. Police recovered all of the vehicles thanks to the owner’s trackers on the cars.
Water gun stolen SOUTHFIELD — At 9:04 p.m. July 7, a complainant reported that his water gun was stolen from his home in the 18000 block of Jeanette Street.
Man cited for CPL violation at bar
FARMINGTON — Police were dispatched to a local bar regarding a man with a firearm on his hip drinking in the business. Officers found the 24-yearold patron drinking at the bar with a pistol on his hip. The man possessed a valid concealed pistol license.. The pistol was unloaded, and it was secured in the trunk of the man’s vehicle. The man was issued a CPL violation for carrying in a restricted zone.
Stolen vehicle lacks plate
FARMINGTON — An
Motorcycle chase terminated due to pedestrian traffic downtown FARMINGTON — An officer saw a motorcycle with no plate heading east at Grand River and Farmington Road around 7:30 p.m. July 5. The officer attempted but the motorcycle fled eastbound on Grand River, passing slower traffic left of center and accelerating. Due to heavy pedestrian traffic in the downtown area, the officer did not pursue the motorcycle. The motorcycle was described as a red and black sports-bike style motorcycle. The case was forwarded to the detective bureau for further investigation.
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Photo by Liz Carnegie