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Royal Oak prepares for the Woodward Dream Cruise
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Police took a 15-year-old suspect into custody Aug. 5 after an investigation into a break-in at Gatsby Cannabis Co., 5130 Meijer Drive, that resulted in the theft of a great deal of merchandise.
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The iconic, world-renowned Woodward Dream Cruise is preparing for its 29th year, and Royal Oak is ready to welcome thousands of patrons to the area.
Over 40,000 classic cars from around the world participate in this event, which brings in roughly 1 million people per year to watch the cars cruise by.
In the city of Royal Oak, there will be two days of events for people to enjoy. From noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 will be the Performance Park Classic Car Show at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave.
Open all day on both Aug. 16 and 17 will be the official Woodward Dream Cruise tent, vendors and food court. The official Woodward Dream Cruise will run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Aug. 17.
From 7:30 to 9 a.m. Aug. 17, the Cruise in Shoes 5k run will take place. The run will begin on Yorba
Following a search at the suspect’s home Aug. 5, with assistance from the Troy Police Department Special Investigations Unit, Royal Oak police said they found $100,000 worth of stolen marijuana and cannabis-related merchandise.
Royal Oak police had responded to Gatsby Cannabis Co. at approximately 1:50 a.m. Aug. 3 for a call about a burglary alarm going off at the business.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a smashed-out window on the east side of the building where someone had entered and ransacked the business.
According to Lt. Rich Millard, of the Royal Oak Police Department, the suspect transported the stolen items in his parents’ Jeep Grand Cherokee that he was driving. Police do
File photo by Erin Sanchez
The Woodward Dream Cruise showcases approximately 40,000 cars per year and brings in an estimated 1 million car fans annually. The 2024 edition will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 17.
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Star-studded talent announced for 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats & Eats is set and ready to showcase star-studded performances, one-of-a-kind artists and plenty of great tastes at the end of summer festival.
On July 31, organizers of the event released the music lineup that will be performing Aug. 30 to Sept. 2.
Featuring nine stages, there will be hundreds of musical
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Clawson Fest advances into fourth year
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
CLAWSON — For its fourth year in a row, Clawson Fest is returning and preparing for another impressive event.
Clawson Fest was created four years ago by Sean Nasrey, who was seeking to provide a place for performers and artists to showcase their talents.
Nasrey is a member of the Detroit-based, indie/pop rock band Oak City Roots and has a lot of connections with other artists in the United States.
Nasrey said that during the height of COVID, a fellow musician from California was looking for safe, outdoor places to perform, and asked Nasrey if there were any festivals or events going
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Event Producer Jon Witz on July 31 introduces the many musical acts that will play at the 2024 Arts, Beats & Eats festival over Labor Day weekend. The band Your Generation in Concert helps to introduce the performers by singing some of their well-known songs.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes Clawson Fest is returning to downtown Clawson from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 on Main Street between 14 Mile Road and Tacoma Street in Clawson and will feature food, vendors and music.
Photo provided by Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank
Driving in style at Muscle & More
From top, a 1935 Dodge Panel Delivery Truck, a 1934 Ford Coupe and a 1957 Ford Fairlane Drag Racer are on display at Muscle & More, the Royal Oak Historical Society’s classic car show, Aug. 3.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
NEWS & NOTES
5A/ ROYAL OAK REVIEW • AUGUST 14, 2024
Yearly student registration open
ROYAL OAK — The 2024-2025 school year is just around the corner, and Royal Oak students are preparing to take their place in the classroom once again.
All students are required to register prior to the first day of school on Aug. 26.
Annual registration is a requirement for all Royal Oak Schools District students, and parents of all students returning for the 2024-2025 school year, including parents of developmental kindergarten or kindergarten students who have just enrolled, need to complete this process.
Registration opened Aug. 5. To register, an individual must login to the MISTAR Parent Portal, select Annual Registration, and complete all the steps for each student in the household.
When this is completed, parents can sign up to receive text messages from the district, join PTA, sign up for Blessings in a Backpack, and more.
Later in August, student class information will be available online through the MISTAR-Q Parent Connect.
For more detailed instructions, visit royaloakschools.org.
Back to school family fun night
ROYAL OAK — To welcome back the students of Royal Oak High School, there will be a Family Welcome Back Fair before the first home football game.
The fair will open at 5:30 p.m. and run until 6:45 p.m. Aug. 29 at 1500 Lexington Blvd. near the football field at the Ravens Athletic Complex. Admission is free.
Over 20 groups and organizations will be attending the event, giving students and families the opportunity to connect with groups and organizations that provide services for ROHS students.
Attendees are encouraged to interact with staff
and learn about the programs offered by the district.
The city of Royal Oak, Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation, Teen Clean Closet, Royal Oak Youth Assistance and more will be in attendance at the event, offering booths with games and giveaways. There will be meal deals, ice cream and other treats available.
People who attend the event will receive a wristband for entry into the Ravens first home football game against Detroit Lincoln-King that will start at 7 p.m. Aug. 29.
The event will take place rain or shine. If it happens to rain, the event will be moved into the ROHS cafeteria.
11th annual Lung Force Walk
ROYAL OAK — For the 11th time, the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, will be hosting the annual Lung Force Walk at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 29.
Each year hundreds of people and families join the walk, including lung disease survivors and loved ones. Participants come from across the greater Detroit area, throughout Michigan and surrounding areas.
Participants will be embarking on a 1.5-mile route through the Detroit Zoo. There will also be a shorter option available.
The walk is held to support lifesaving research, local programs and advocacy for the 1.1 million people in Detroit suffering from lung disease.
Registration for the individuals and teams for the Lung Force Walk is free, but donations and fundraising is encouraged to support the mission of the American Lung Association.
The fundraising goal for the 11th annual Lung Walk is $110,000, and funds will go to supporting the American Lung Association.
The walk will kick off at 8:30 a.m. Each participant will receive complimentary free admission to the zoo.
For more information, visit detroitzoo.org.
First baby gorilla born at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK — On the morning of Aug. 8, the Detroit Zoo welcomed the first baby gorilla to be born in the zoo’s 96-year history.
The baby was born to 26-year-old Bandia, a first-time mother. The father is 36-year-old Mshindi, and are both doing well, according to a press release.
The new gorilla does not have a name yet but is the fifth addition to the gorilla habitat. The baby joins the group consisting of the baby’s mother, father, 20-year-old Tulivu and 11-year-old Nayembi, who all arrived at the Detroit Zoo in August of 2023.
DZS mammal and primate teams, along with veterinary staff, have been preparing the other gorillas for months to make sure that the transition to having a baby in the enclosure was seamless.
Tami Brightrall, associate curator of mammals for the Detroit Zoological Society, said that they had to teach the gorillas how to properly care for a baby to arrive.
“Animal care staff actually carried a stuffed gorilla around the habitat while interacting with the troop to properly demonstrate how to carry a baby,” Brightrall said in a press release. “Our teams also taught the gorillas how to gently touch the stuffed animal, pick it up off the ground and bring it to a member of the team over at the mesh barrier.”
In the coming days and weeks, Bandia and her baby will be monitored by animal care staff, who will be looking for signs of eye movement, sound recognition and object grasping.
Bandia and her baby will soon have the option to come and go throughout the 4-acre Great Apes of Harambee Habitat, but it will probably be a while before guests are able to view the gorillas.
“We want to keep things calm and quiet for Bandia, the baby and the rest of the troop to provide them time to settle in, and the area will reopen once the animal care team determines mom and baby have had enough time to bond and become comfortable in their habitat,” Melissa Thueme, a mammal supervisor for the DZS, said in a press release.
Photo provided by the Detroit Zoological Society — Compiled by Taylor Christensen
HOMES
PREVENT SERIOUS INJURIES WHILE WORKING IN THE YARD
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
Injuries are common occurrences while working outdoors; however, they can be prevented by following recommendations of local doctors and personal trainers.
Many injuries suffered while working in one’s yard tend to be back injuries, neck injuries, pulled muscles and knee injuries. Common ways to prevent these types of injuries don’t take long or require much work.
Elizabeth Pietrykowski, owner and personal trainer at Peak Physique in Troy, said it’s very important to warm up your body before working in your yard or gardening.
“A great place to start would be to foam roll in order to lubricate your fascia and prepare your body for work,” she said. Foam rolling involves using a dense foam cylinder and rolling tight parts of the body over it.
“Foam rolling can relieve pain and tension caused by adhesions between fascia and muscle,” Pietrykowski said.
She noted some other exercises to try, as well.
“A simple way to warm up your arms is to do arm circles by raising your arms out to the side and make small circular motions. Often, low back pain originates in the SI joint (sacroiliac joint), which is where the pelvis and the lower back meet. We can warm up or release this area by using a lacrosse ball. Place the lacrosse ball in your SI joint and lean against a wall and slowly lift your leg. This will allow your body to hinge correctly and work effectively and avoid pain in the low back,” she said.
She also said one thing that can help while working in the yard is to make sure that when lifting something heavy, to use your legs to lift it.
“Injury occurs when lifting something heavy by leaning over and not bending your knees and engaging your legs. Another good idea — if you’re kneeling, to place a pad under your knees. Engaging your core is important when doing any activity in order to protect the low back from strain. When you are either raking or shoveling, it’s important to make sure that your shoulder blades are squeezed together, chest up, and knees are bent,” she said.
Drinking a lot of water can also keep you hydrated and fight off the fatigue that leads to missteps and injury.
Brad Semp, founder and CEO at Backology, said that strengthening your spine and back muscles and maintaining their protection against injuries is something to focus on.
“Working in the yard, whether it’s mowing the lawn, raking leaves or planting flowers, can be surprisingly strenuous on the back. Many people think that improper bending and lifting techniques are the main culprits behind common injuries like muscle strains, herniated discs and sciatica. While it’s true that poor technique can contribute to these issues, the real problem often lies deeper,” he said.
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TOP: Lunges are a good way to stretch before doing any yard work outside. ABOVE: Practicing the job you might be about to do without actually doing it yet can help prepare you for the work.
Photos provided by Elizabeth Pietrykowski
acts representing a variety of genres. For the 2024 event, there will be 65 new local artists, bands and ensembles taking the stages at Arts, Beats & Eats.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick, known for songs including “I Want You to Want Me” and “Surrender,” will be performing 7:30. to 9 p.m. Aug. 30 on the Jim Beam National Stage.
Additionally that night, the 1980s double-platinum rock band Tesla, who are well known for “Love Song,” will be performing on the Jim Beam National Stage from 9:30 to 11 p.m.
Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Dave Woodward expressed his appreciation for the event at the press conference and highlighted the importance it has had for him and his family throughout the years.
“I had the opportunity to attend the very first Arts, Beats & Eats in 1998 in Pontiac, and I have been coming every single year,” Woodward said. “My children have grown up with this festival and refer to it as the party in their town. Nowhere else in Michigan are you going to find the incredible musical talent that you do at Arts, Beats & Eats.”
The headliner to close the festival on the Jim Beam National Stage will be R&B star and American Music Award winner Keith Sweat, whose songs include “Nobody” and “Make It Last Forever,” from 7:45 to 9 p.m. Sept. 2.
Other well-known musicians who will be taking the Jim Beam National Stage include rock band Gin Blossoms at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 and Detroit’s Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis, at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 2.
Maurice Norris, who goes by the stage name Maurice King Wolf, will be a first-time performer at the event, taking the Michigan Lottery R&B Stage from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1.
Norris has been an entertainer for 14 years, showcasing his talents all over America. He is most well known for his DJing abilities, but he said he is also a singer, specializing in hip-hop, R&B, funk and pop.
At Arts, Beats & Eats, Norris is going to be performing songs accompanied by a DJ and live guitarist. His plan is to create a set list that is molded specifically for the audience.
“I am really good at reading the crowd. A lot of experience in the music business, coming from a DJ, is that you are literally controlling the party, and you have to know the people, and I’m really good at that,” he said.
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County Commission candidates Woodward, Wilk advance to general election
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN Tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Following the Aug. 6 primary, incumbent Dave Woodward and Regina Wilk will be the Democrat and Republican candidates, respectively, for Oakland County Commissioner of the 1st District in the November election.
Woodward, who was first elected in 2004, has been the chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners since 2019 and said he is looking forward to potentially continuing that role into another four-year term.
“I am just incredibly honored that I have earned the continued support of the community that raised me and secured the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner for the next term,” Woodward said.
Woodward contested against Charlie Gandy-Thompson for the Democratic nomination. Woodward received 6,499 votes to 1,396 for Gandy-Thompson.
“I am really proud that a large number of Oakland County voters decided to show up and participate in early voting in our area,
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Other election results
ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — Besides the District 1 County Commission primary, there were several other races on the Aug. 6 primary ballot in which voters chose which candidates would advance to the general election in November.
In the race to be Michigan’s next U.S. senator, Elissa Slotkin won the Democratic Party nomination and Mike Rogers won the Republican Party nomination. They will face each other Nov. 5 for the seat in Washington, D.C.
For the 11 District Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, incumbent Haley Stevens won the Democratic nomination while Nick Somberg won the Republican nomination.
For the Michigan House of Representatives District 6 seat, Natalie Price won the Democratic nomination while Brent M. Lamkin was unopposed for the Republican nomination. Price currently represents District 5 in the Michigan House, but hers was one of several districts to be redrawn since the last election.
The candidates in the primary for the Michigan House of Representatives District 56 were unopposed. Incumbent Sharon MacDonell will represent the Democrats in November, and Dave Kniffen will represent the Republicans.
Incumbent Democrat David Coulter and Republican Nik Gjonaj ran unopposed for their parties’ nominations for Oakland County executive and will face each other in November.
The same was true for Oakland County prosecuting attorney, where incumbent Democrat Karen McDonald and Republican Scott Farida were unopposed for their parties’ nominations.
There were no challengers to Democrat Amrit Kohli and incumbent Republican Michael J. Bouchard in the primary for Oakland County sheriff.
The primary was similarly without suspense for the Oakland County clerk and register of deeds, where incumbent Democrat Lisa Brown and Republican Barb Pallotta ran without competition.
There was a primary in the Oakland County treasurer’s race. While incumbent Democrat Robert Wittenberg did not have a primary challenger, Donna Blake won the Republican nomination.
For Oakland County water resources commissioner, incumbent Jim Nash won the Democratic nomination and Steve Johnson won the Republican nomination.
The District 2 seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners was an uncontested primary as incumbent Democrat Penny C. Luebs and Republican Edward Kempen did not have any challengers for their parties’ nominations.
Similarly, the District 19 seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners had an uncontested primary. Incumbent Democrat Charlie Cavell and Republican Paul Taros will face off in November.
In the primary for 6th Circuit Court judge, Tricia Dare and Nicole Sophia-Calhoun Huddleston received the most and the second-most votes, respectively. They will run against each other for the seat in November.
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Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise
(Southfeld, MI) Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Tanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.
As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only cover about 29% of cancers with 71%
occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the pelvis and can detect it very early.
For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive fights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a facility opened in Southfeld, making these screenings available to Metro Detroit residents.
“Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difcult treatments. We can also identify
hundreds of conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfeld clinic called Bionicc Body Screening.
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Te primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, ofering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. Te ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. Tis approach ofers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise.
Robert B., age 50, opted for a
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COMMUNITY BRIEF
ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Library is preparing to get a new roof installed, including solar panels, that will be paid for in part by the EBSCO Solar Library Grant.
The grant was approved unanimously by the City Commission on July 22 and will provide $70,000 as contributory funding for the library solar project, which is estimated to cost $320,000 total.
“On Oct. 24, 2023, the Library Board of Trustees adopted a 6-year capital improvement plan that included library roof replacement and installation of solar panels,” the proposal document states.
Royal Oak Management Analyst and
Grants Coordinator Jill Martin said that this grant is still in its early stages, but the city is looking forward to improving the library roof and energy consumption.
The first step is to find a company to install the roof that will sustain the rooftop solar panels.
“We are poised to award the bid for the roof in the coming weeks, and then will have to spec and bid the solar panel project,” Martin said via email.
Martin said the timeline on installation is currently unknown, and could “very well be a spring/summer 2025 project,” but that is not a definite timeline as the city would have to work with the successful bidder’s schedule.
More information will be coming in the weeks ahead, according to Martin.
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Clawson Fest
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on in the Clawson area.
“I said, ‘Well, not that I know of, but if you give me a few minutes, let me make some calls,’” Nasrey said. “I called them back about an hour later and I said, ‘Good news, I called our city and they said I could use an empty parking lot here on Main Street to do a little festival.’”
The small festival on a vacant parking lot was the beginning of a yearly tradition for Clawson, and Nasrey was thrilled to be a part of it.
“Within 11 days of that phone call was the first Clawson Fest. It was such a grassroots thing, and so successful,” he said.
Since being located in an empty parking lot on Main Street, the Clawson Fest has moved on to bigger and better things, now being located in the center of Clawson, on South Main Street stretching from 14 Mile Road to Tacoma Street.
“We are able to help out so many local charities and schools and all that,” Nasrey said. “My longtime friend and bandmate Sean Dunlop also helps. We get our own
sponsors, and our own money, so that we can put on the festival.”
Nasrey said that a lot of the money raised from Clawson Fest goes to the schools. The Clawson Fest team has also set up a fundraiser for students from Clawson schools to raise money by selling nonalcoholic beverages.
Also, people can purchase alcoholic beverages from restaurants in the social district of Clawson and walk around the festival with those drinks.
The festival features around 120 vendors, including artists, restaurants, and business vendors. Four bands will be participating and performing throughout the duration of the festival. The bands include Motor City Josh & the Big 3, Used Cars, Oak City Roots, and The Mike Leslie Band.
For the children, there will be a kids zone with face painting, caricature drawings, science activities, arts and crafts, and more.
DDA Director Joan Horton said that it is exciting to continue to watch the festival grow over the years.
“They have totally increased the amount of vendors, so there will be a lot of shopping. There is a wide selection,” Horton said. “There’s not a lot of repeat products;
Leo’s Country Oven Pleases Every Palate
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With its roomy country dining atmosphere, hanging plants and comfortable booths, or even old-fashioned counter service, Leo’s Country Oven is the place for a home cooked meal away from home. e attentive and friendly wait sta go out of their way to ensure a relaxing dining experience.
roast, turkey and gravy, Swiss steak, pork chops with scalloped potatoes headline the specials sheet, along with many more during the week. ey come with soup, salad, bread, potatoes and even a selection of such classic desserts as rice pudding, tapioca or ice cream. Carryout is also available for most items.
Look around the menu and you’re sure to nd many palate-pleasing entrees from Greek classics such as gyros, Italian specialties like fettuccine alfredo, to classic American hamburger platters. Customers can look forward to his series of daily specials. A page full of entrees, such as stu ed cabbage, pot
there will be unique shopping.”
Clawson Fest has produced some of the highest rates of customers for vendors who participated in the past, making it one of their best days of the year.
Bonnie Swope, owner of Pop Up Art Studio in Clawson, has been participating in Clawson Fest every year since it began.
Swope said that she has had a lot of experience working at different festivals and events, and has even spearheaded some herself. But Clawson Fest has always seemed to be one that stands out among others.
“It’s a real grassroots, Clawson-centric event,” she said. “The funds are raised by Clawson businesses and Clawson people. It’s put on by Clawson residents and friends, so it is kind of a hallmark type of event.”
At the festival, Swope will be having her own booth to showcase her business, which is a local marketing and graphics business. Swope and her team provide banners and marketing materials for businesses.
This year, Swope said that her booth will have a rubber ducky pond that can result in prizes if the right duck is picked. She said that prizes could include Clawson-branded gear, like backpacks, T-shirts, and sunglasses.
Swope said that since the Clawson Fest
began in 2020, she can’t believe how much it has grown, but said that this is probably as big as Nasrey and the event organizers want it to get.
“They want to keep it in their hometown ... It is very heavily attended and even though it’s one day, many of the artists say it is their best event of the year,” she said. “There are a lot of people contributing and a lot of people supporting. It is not a big forprofit event, like some of the other festivals that I have attended.”
Nasrey said that looking forward, he doesn’t think growing the event is needed, and that he thinks the festival is at a “perfect” size.
“I don’t think I need to expand it, and I don’t think we need to do anything different,” he said. “Why change a good thing? We don’t want it to get out of hand and so massive that we can’t wrangle it in.”
Clawson fest will be going from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 24 on Main Street between 14 Mile Road and Tacoma Street in Clawson. For more information, visit clawsonfest. com.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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‘It feels almost like a race car’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
In the mid-1990s, the Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County was officially established, giving classic car owners the chance to relive the heyday of cruising the avenue in their souped-up vehicles, muscle cars and vintage models.
Novi resident Robert Fridenberg has attended the Dream Cruise many times over the years, but his cruising days began long before — in 1979 — when he and a pal regularly drove up and down Woodward Avenue in his buddy’s “hopped up” 1976 Pontiac Trans Am.
They spent most of their Saturday nights cruising to the tunes of Journey, ELO and the Cars playing on the radio. The young adults — who grew up across the street from
Retired Ford engineer says driving Pantera is an event
each other in Southfield — often stopped at the Northwood Shopping Center at Woodward and 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak.
“It had a huge parking lot,” Fridenberg recalled. “Back in the day, that place was full of hot rodders. That’s where we hung out, met girls and met up with some of our buddies.”
The following year, the duo were back at cruising al-
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Novi resident Robert Fridenberg purchased his 1972 DeTomaso Pantera three years ago. The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera is painted mandarin copper metallic. Cruising Hines Drive in Wayne County is a favorite spot for Fridenberg.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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CRIME WATCH
Three credit cards stolen from locker
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 2 and 3 p.m. July 27, an unknown person stole three credit cards from the complainant’s unlocked locker at the LA Fitness on Woodward Ave.
Sliding door glass shattered
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 9:30 a.m. and 12:08 p.m. July 26, an unknown person shattered the glass of the complainant’s rear sliding door in the 800 block of McLean Avenue, near East Lincoln Avenue and South Campbell Road.
Car stolen from driveway
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7:23 a.m. July 26 and 6 a.m. July 27, an unknown person stole the complainant’s car from a driveway in the 300 block of Forest Avenue, near North Main Street and Gardenia Avenue.
Tools stolen from vehicle
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 4:27 a.m. July 23, an unknown person stole tools from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle in the 3200 block of Warick Road, near Coolidge Highway and West Webster Road.
Two wallets stolen from purses
ROYAL OAK — Two complainants reported that between midnight and 1:30 a.m. July 20, an unknown person stole the complainants’ wallets from their purses at Fifth Avenue on West Fifth Street.
Flag damaged
ROYAL OAK— A complainant reported that between 7 a.m. July 18 and 8:30 p.m. July 19, an unknown person damaged a flag that was hanging in the complainant’s backyard in the 700 block of S. Minerva Ave. near West Lincoln Avenue and South Campbell Road.
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Homes
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He said that over time, the deep spine muscles, which provide essential support to the spine, tend to weaken in nearly all people.
“This weakness can make the back more
susceptible to injury, even with the most careful movements. By focusing on strengthening these deep, paraspinal muscles, you can better protect your spine, maintain proper posture and enjoy your yard work with less risk of pain or injury,” Semp said. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
Election
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in Royal Oak,” he said. “I think the strong showing of voters has renewed confidence in our democracy.”
Wilk, who received 2,885 votes, said that from her perspective, the election went “pretty much as expected,” given that she was running unopposed.
“It is hard to get people excited to go out and vote when most of our races are already decided,” she said via email. “It is unfortunate that the business of our county is partisan in nature.”
This year is Wilk’s first time running for the position of Oakland County Commissioner in the 1st District, and she mentioned that there are a lot of new names on the ballot this year.
“Oakland County deserves to have the best business leaders conducting its business regardless of party affiliation,” Wilk said in an email response. “I would like to encourage each and every voter to have an open mind and take a deeper look at all of the candidates.”
If elected, Woodward is hoping to continue his current work as chairperson.
“The seat is critical so that we can look
forward to being able to lead a strong progressive agenda that keeps working families front and center on everything that we do in the county and in this region,” he said.
Woodward also mentioned that for the next 90 days, he will continue to focus on talking to voters and making sure people get out to vote early.
“Come November, I am incredibly optimistic,” he said. “We have a great community that shares a sense of values, that everyone deserves a shot.”
Wilk said that her plan going into November is to continue building a connection with the Royal Oak community, and having conversations.
“I will be participating in a lot of local community events, things like Arts Beats and Eats, Woodward Dream Cruise, and Troy Daze,” she said via email. “I enjoy connecting with people on a personal level, and having conversations with voters from around the district about real issues. The things that truly affect their lives.”
The general election will take place Nov. 5 to determine who wins the position on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The district covers portions of Birmingham, Royal Oak and Troy.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
Cruise
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Linda Boulevard, go onto Woodward Avenue and wind through several Royal Oak neighborhood streets before finishing at Shrine High School.
To register for the run, visit cruiseinshoes. com/registration or sign up on the day of the event at Shrine High School.
Because of the massive influx of people, the Royal Oak Police Department must be fully aware of the dangers that could come with it.
Chief Michael Moore said that the entire Royal Oak Police Department is on duty during the weekend of the Woodward Dream Cruise, patrolling the area and ensuring that everyone is having a safe and enjoyable time.
Moore said one of the biggest concerns going into the cruise each year is alcohol consumption, which is not tolerated at all during and around the event.
“We have a good handle on it; in the earlier years, not so much,” Moore said. “And what we found is if we are not on top of it, the more people drink, the worse our problems are towards the end of the event.”
If someone is to be found drinking in public, they will be ticketed or arrested, but Moore said that over the past few years, alcohol has not been too much of an issue.
Talent
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During the press conference on July 31, a raffle with names of all the artists who wanted a chance to be on the main stage during the 2025 Arts, Beats & Eats event, Norris ended up getting his name pulled.
“I was not expecting that,” he said. “My biggest takeaway from this is to give the people a good experience, and if you see me on Sunday, you will see a good show, one good enough so people remember who I am for next year.”
Along with the hundreds of musical performances across the nine stages, attendees can expect to view art from more than 125 artists from across the nation, according to a press release.
Artists participating will be competing in the Corewell Health Juried Fine Art Show, where a “vast selection of styles and mediums will be represented by these artists who are eligible to win cash rewards,” according to the release.
To satisfy the “eats” part of the title, there will be more than 50 restaurants, caterers and food trucks throughout the festival bringing a diverse menu of options for people to indulge in.
Newcomers to the 2024 event include
The Woodward Dream Cruise is an event that takes months to plan and prepare. Director of the Department of Public Service and Recreation Aaron Filipski is one of the many people who work behind the scenes to make the Dream Cruise happen.
Filipski said that he and his crew coordinate with public safety, set up barriers along Woodward, and are in charge of cleanup before, during and after the event.
“We have somewhere around 20 people on hand that are picking up trash during the event along the Royal Oak portions of it and otherwise assisting the police and fire in any kind of way that might be necessary,” Filipski said.
Filipski said that his crew works tirelessly both Friday and Saturday to make sure the Woodward Dream Cruise goes according to plan.
“It sounds simple, but there is so much that goes into it with special events and everything else that we actually start working on it in the April time frame,” he said. “We start hearing from different vendors, and it’s a lot of prep work leading up to the event.”
The Department of Public Services is also responsible for cleanup following the cruise. Filipski said they go out early on Sunday morning to pick up any leftover trash in the Royal Oak area.
People who are looking forward to attend-
Royal Oak’s North End Taproom, showcasing unique self-pour taps and scratch menu items. Cafe De Olla is joining the fest as well, bringing authentic Mexican food. Returning favorites include I Freeze Creamery, Drunken Rooster and Princess Mediterranean Grill.
Flagstar Bank is once again partnering with Forgotten Harvest and having a food drive that gives people the chance to get in free to Arts, Beats & Eats.
From Aug. 12 to Aug. 27, people can receive a ticket valid for free entry between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or a $5 discount for admission anytime to the festival by donating three or more cans of food or nonperishable items at participating Flagstar Bank locations listed on artsbeatseats.com.
Arts, Beats & Eats will open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 2. Early bird tickets are being sold for $7 and can be purchased at artsbeatseats.com.
Admission is free before 5 p.m. Aug. 30 and costs $12 after 5 p.m. Every other day, admission costs $10 before 3 p.m. and $12 after 3 p.m. Cash and credit card transactions will be accepted at the gate entrances.
For more information, visit artsbeatseats.com.
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
ing the Woodward Dream Cruise should be aware that the streets are going to be congested around the location of the cruise.
“If they just want to come and enjoy the show, there are a number of parking lots and places to go,” he said. “I encourage researching that before they go — to have a plan for that.”
In the city of Royal Oak, guest parking is available at all municipal parking lots that are in walking distance from Woodward.
There is also parking available at the Royal Oak Golf Center at 3500 Edgar Ave.; Gunn Dyer Park, which is located south of Normandy Road between Coolidge Highway and Woodward, at the intersection of Chester Road and Hampton Boulevard; and Upton Park, which is located south of West 14 Mile Road and west of Coolidge Highway, at the intersection of Nakota Road and Mandalay Avenue.
More information for parking can also be
found at the Woodward Dream Cruise Parking Facebook page, facebook.com/woodwarddreamcruiseparking.
Some locations farther away from the middle of the cruise provide a shuttle service for people who wish to be shuttled closer to the action.
The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation shuttle service will be running from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 and will be shuttling along the 16-mile stretch of Woodward, from Ferndale to downtown Pontiac.
The shuttle service is free, and patrons can get on at any RED SMART or FAST bus stop along Woodward Avenue. The shuttles are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks.
For further information on parking, hotels, restaurants and more, visit www.woodward dreamcruise.com.
Spotlight on business...
Five-Star Realtor: Nancy Robinson brings excellence to every transaction
Nancy Robinson, an associate broker with Century 21 Curran & Oberski in Royal Oak, has established a reputation as a reliable resource for buyers and sellers alike.
Licensed for 25 years, she has witnessed significant changes in the real estate market, from the Y2K shift from paper-based to online listings, through the market downturn in the mid-2000s, to the impacts of COVID-19 and the recent popularity of virtual home tours and remote transactions. Last year, Nancy was ranked No. 14 among Century 21’s agents worldwide, which underscores her commitment to excellence.
“Whenever there’s a drastic change, people often fear the worst and think the sky’s going to fall,” Nancy said. “But like a phoenix, the market always rises again — stronger and better than before.”
The most pressing issue on people’s minds right now, she said, is likely the shift in buyer agency and commission structures.
“In every market we have positive and negative consequences,” she explained. “For my clients, I will follow the law as best as my brokerage interprets and applies it. If my sellers decide to compensate the buyer’s agent, the amount is entirely up to them. If they don’t, that’s fine too. I’m always in my clients’ corner, advocating in their best interest and ensuring they understand their best options.”
For anyone looking to buy or sell within the Woodward Corridor, partnering with Nancy ensures a smooth transaction. A 30-year resident of Royal Oak and the No. 1 Realtor in the Woodward Corridor for over 19 years, her clients are her neighbors.
“As the daughter of Depressionera parents, I come from a long line of hard workers and I work hard on behalf of my clients,” she added. Her five-star Google Reviews are a testament to her unwavering dedication.
One customer stated, “I wish we could give Nancy 10 stars! No one does it like Nancy. We’ve bought and sold two homes with her, and her team is the best. They dot every ‘I’ and cross every ‘T.’ She has fantastic market insights and can help you write a successful offer or counter with little stress.”
Another repeat customer praised her expertise and dedication. “Nancy is a seasoned Realtor who is exceedingly kind and available. She is highly connected in the area with both other Realtors as well as prospective buyers and sellers. She is patient, respectful, honest, dependable and treats you as if you are her only client!”
“I love what I do, and I love the people,” Nancy said. “Every home purchase or sale is more than just a transaction to me — it’s about creating lasting relationships and helping my clients achieve their dreams. “
Nancy Robinson – Century 21 Curran & Oberski is located at 32121 Woodward Ave., Suite 100, in Royal Oak. Call (248) 224-1013 today or visit robinsongoldstone.com.
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coln Avenue and South Campbell Road on July 26. The suspect had not been charged with the home invasion as of Aug. 8.
A 15-year-old is in custody after $100,000 worth of stolen marijuana and other merchandise was found in his Royal Oak home, police said. The suspect allegedly stole vapes, marijuana gummies and other related items Aug. 3 from Gatsby Cannabis Co. in
not know how he got access to the vehicle.
“The suspect made several trips in and out of the store before the alarm system was triggered,” Millard said.
Royal Oak police said that they are also suspecting the juvenile of being responsible for a home invasion in the area of East Lin-
Detectives also suspected that the 15-year-old was involved in a police chase on July 26, about an hour prior to the break-in of the home. He allegedly fled from a Royal Oak police officer at high speeds.
“An officer saw him driving down Main Street near 13 Mile with no taillights. When the officer tried to initiate a traffic stop, he
fled at high speed down a side street and the pursuit was terminated,” Millard said. “While investigating the breaking and entering, we determined that the Jeep that fled from the officer was the same Jeep used at the burglary.”
The home invasion is not related to the theft from Gatsby Cannabis Co. and is currently being reviewed by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, according to Millard.
“Our investigators quickly identified the suspect in this case and worked as a team to
safely arrest this juvenile suspect and recover an astounding amount of evidence,” Royal Oak Police Chief Michael Moore said in a press release.
The juvenile was being held at Oakland County Children’s Village. The 15-year-old has been charged with breaking and entering a business, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and third-degree fleeing or eluding police, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Royal Oak.
Photos provided by Royal Oak Police Department
Pantera
titude and that’s how Fridenberg met his future wife, Chris. She knew Fridenberg’s friend first, and when the couple married 33 years ago, he was best man at their wedding.
Three years ago, Fridenberg purchased a 1972 DeTomaso Pantera. He drives it every chance he can. Fridenberg first became familiar with the Pantera as a kid. When he headed to the bus stop each morning for school, he’d walk past a neighbor’s yellowhued model.
Several years back, Fridenberg owned a Porsche 911 Turbo, but after a while he wanted a different car. When looking to replace it, he turned to someone he knew who owned an exotic car consignment business. He hadn’t planned on owning a Pantera but soon changed his mind after spotting the vehicle on the business website.
“When I saw this, it kind of rekindled the memory,” Fridenberg said. “Having worked for Ford, the fact it has a Ford motor in it just kind of got me excited to arrange to buy one. We arranged a swap.”
Fridenberg’s Pantera was originally red, but a previous owner painted it mandarin copper metallic.
“It’s a Ford color. It was used on Mustangs and SUVs in the early 2000s,” Fridenberg said. “This color really makes the car pop. The metallic makes the lines show up more.”
The Pantera has the original body, but because the car sat for so long, Fridenberg did a lot of work to get it road-ready.
“When the Panteras were originally made and developed, the quality wasn’t very good. So over the years a lot of owners had to do upgrades,” he said. “I pretty much had to fix every system on the car. The cooling system had problems with overheating. The horns didn’t work. The windows didn’t go up and down. The seats wouldn’t go back and forth. The brakes had to be rebuilt.”
With his automotive knowledge, Fridenberg was able to overhaul the car. He has also connected with other Pantera owners through clubs online, and has read up a lot on the car’s history. According to his research, the mid-engine sports car was made in Italy as a joint venture with the Ford Motor Co.
“As a retired Ford engineer, I was honored to purchase this car and show it off, as it is a unique part of Ford’s history,” he said. “The design is over 50 years old, but it’s still very modern.”
It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. He takes it out often, including in the wintertime if the weather is favorable and the
especially attractive to Fridenberg, a retired Ford engineer.
roads are dry. It always draws interest at local car shows.
“Bakers of Milford is a big one, and I take it to some of the cars and coffees around here,” the classic car owner said.
But he’d rather drive than sit. One favorite spot is cruising Hines Drive in Wayne County.
“It’s slow, but it’s a nice drive to go on. I usually go up to Newburgh Lake or I’ll go as far as Ann Arbor Trail with it,” he said. “There’s a nice road if you take Seven Mile west, it dead-ends at Whitmore Lake. That road has a lot of nice twisties. It’s a beautiful ride.”
Because the Pantera is so low to the ground, “it feels almost like a race car.” Fridenberg drives it during non-peak traffic times.
“It’s loud, it’s hot, there’s no electronics. It’s more like an event when you go for a drive, because you worry something is going to go wrong,” he said. “It just makes it more of an experience to take it out and drive it. People will pull up next to me. I can see them on their phones. They’ll roll their windows down and say, ‘What is that? Is that a Pantera?’ Everywhere you go someone wants to talk about it.”
Greg Briggs In Memory of
Gregory Alan Briggs, 72, died suddenly on Wednesday July 31, 2024. He was born on February 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Gordon C. Briggs and Geraldine (Weber) Briggs. On August 11,1972 he married his college sweetheart, Teresa Wright, in Westland, Michigan.
He leaves behind his wife of 52 years; his children; Jennifer Briggs and Ryan (Michelle) Briggs; his siblings; Gordon Jr. (Sue), Glenn (Jennifer), Gail, Gary (Nancy) and Gina Seery (Jim) along with many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren; Lauren, Nick, Jillian, Joe, Jack, and Janine.
Greg grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan where he was an outstanding athlete in both football and wrestling at Kimball High School. He later played both sports at Eastern Michigan University. Afer graduation in 1975, he taught in the Dexter School District for 25 years; frst Industrial Arts, then Building Trades and fnally Technology Education. He helped write the curriculum for Technology Education in the State of Michigan. His students all have a fond memory or two to relay about Mr. Briggs. During his summers he worked at remodeling and building houses. Afer retiring from teaching, he spent many years working for Advanced Technology Consultants, Inc. in Northville, Michigan selling, training and fxing technology equipment for classrooms.
Greg was larger than life. He was a take-charge, life of the party person who was fun to be around. He knew something about everything and enjoyed sharing this knowledge with others. He could build or fx anything. In his retirement years he spent his time in his own woodshop making bowls and various wooden crafs (which he loved to give as gifs) and proved to be a talented artist on top of everything else.
At home he enjoyed installing every technical gadget as it came on the market. His entertainment setup required six remote controls. Most recently he installed and programmed a device that turns on certain lights by voice command. His lawn was pristine. He never stopped making home improvements.
Greg was a very social person and leaves behind many friends in Michigan and in Arizona where he spent his winters playing tennis and pickleball and helping in the woodshop. His wife and family are beref. He will be greatly missed.
Te family is planning a Celebration of Life for Greg on Saturday September 7th, at Nie Funeral Home located at 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gathering time begins at 1:00pm with the service following at 2:00pm.
In lieu of fowers the family plans to create a scholarship fund that benefts students pursuing a career in the building trades. Details will be available at the service.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Robert Fridenberg likes to take his Pantera out for drives as often as possible. The Pantera’s Ford motor made the car
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AUG. 15
Music on the Lawn: Hear Matt Watroba, 6:30-8 p.m., Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 749 W. 14 Mile Road in Clawson, (248) 435-8025
AUG. 19
Book sale: Noon-8 p.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, (248) 588-5500
Concert: Hear Motown, jazz, pop and rock by Jacki Daniels and Rob Louis, 7-8:15 p.m., gazebo outside Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, (248) 588-5500
AUG. 21
Royal Oak Woman’s Club: Annual meet and greet, 6-8 p.m., 404 S. Pleasant St. in Royal Oak, rowccommunications@gmail.com, rowc.org/ events
AUG. 22
Arboretum walk: Led by Royal Oak Nature Society, 7 p.m., also 2 p.m. Sept. 8, meet at north end of Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center lot, 3500 Marais Ave., romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks
Blood drive: 1-7 p.m., Clawson City Hall, 425 N. Main St., redcrossblood.org
AUG. 24
Clawson Fest: Concert, food and art, noon-8 p.m., Main Street between 14 Mile Road and Tacoma Street, clawsonfest.com
Mushroom walk: Led by Royal Oak Nature Society, 10 a.m., also Sept. 28, Cummingston Park, park and meet at intersection of Torquay and Leafdale, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks
AUG. 26
Magic and movie night: Magician at 7 p.m., then “Frozen,” Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 749 W. 14 Mile Road in Clawson, registration required, (248) 435-8025, spiritofchrist.org/events
AUG. 30-SEPT. 2
Arts, Beats & Eats: Featuring 125-plus artists, hundreds of musical acts on nine stages including Cheap Trick, Tesla, Keith Sweat, Gin
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CLASS REUNIONS
Franklin School - all alumni and family/friends: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 1 at Franklin Historical Museum, 26165 13 Mile Road, open house 2-4 p.m. at former Franklin School (now Huda School & Montessori), 32220 Franklin Road, and happy hour 4-6 p.m. at Franklin Community Association Park, 26495 Carol Ave., RSVP for happy hour by noon Aug. 31 at fcamichigan.org/form/m/284879
Cousino High School Class of 1969: 55-year reunion, classes of 1967-1971 also welcome, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Roger’s Roost, 33262 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Larry Wilk at lwilk@ comcast.net
Mount Clemens High School — all alumni: Cash food and
Blossoms and Thornetta Davis, and more than 50 restaurants, caterers and food trucks, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1 and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 2, downtown Royal Oak, artsbeatseats.com
SEPT. 6
Euchre tournament fundraiser: Benefit for Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, includes light appetizers, cash bar and prizes, 7 p.m. (6:15 p.m. registration), Pronto!, 608 S. Washington Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 318-8357, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com
SEPT. 12
Unmentionables: Interactive and expert-led panel discussion about incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, 6-8:30 p.m., Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, 3711 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak, corewellhealth.org/unmentionables
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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
• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 25, also live music by Travelin’ Bob, free yoga class (10:30 a.m.) and balloon art (10 a.m.-noon), Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer Ave., see full schedule at cityofclawson.com
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refreshments, 5 p.m. Sept. 13, Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd. in Mount Clemens, contact Ron Hiestand at (586) 463-6386 or drron82@ yahoo.com with questions
Osborn High School Class of 1974: 50-year reunion includes dinner and open bar, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 20, Blossom Heath Inn, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, osborn1974.com
Grosse Pointe North High School Class of 1974: 50-year reunion includes cash bar, food stations, photo booth and GPN gift, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 788 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, also casual gathering 7 p.m. Sept. 20, WaterMark Bar and Grille, 24420 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, grossepointenorth1974.com
Automotive concept art exhibit: Works on display 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through August, Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 1411 Webster Road, curator@royaloakhistoricalsociety.org, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com, (248) 439-1501
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
Car shows: 4-8 p.m. Mondays through October, Old Port Family Restaurant, 278 E. 14 Mile Road in Clawson, (248) 588-2660
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) 246-3700, 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
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SOUTHFIELD — At 1:30 p.m. July 11, a guest heard a knock on the door of her hotel room in the 27000 block of Northwestern Highway.
When the guest opened the door, there was a man with a gun pointing at her.
The guest ran out of the room and to the front desk, and the gunman fled the area. Nothing was taken and no one was injured during the incident.
Guitar stolen from car
SOUTHFIELD — Someone had their guitar stolen from their vehicle between 1:30 and 9:40 a.m. July 8 in the 26000 block of Berg Road, according to a police report.
$1K stolen in home invasion
SOUTHFIELD — Between 9 a.m. and 11:34 p.m. July 13, a resident discovered that her front door had been damaged, according to a police report. Approximately $1,000 in cash was taken from the home, located in the 26000 block of West 12 Mile Road.
Witness reports car stolen
SOUTHFIELD — A caller told Southfield police that they observed four to five males break out of a window of a 2023 Kia Forte at 12:37 a.m. July 14 in the 25000 block of Grodan Drive. The caller said the men started the car and left.
Police apprehend car thief
SOUTHFIELD — A 2021 Mazda CX-9 was stolen from the 28000 block of Franklin Road at 9:38 p.m. July 11. Officers located the stolen vehicle as it was leaving the immediate area, and a chase ensued.
The chase resulted in the suspect exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot, but officers apprehended him.
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.
Intoxicated driver found asleep outside Sunoco
TROY — Officers on patrol saw a suspicious vehicle at the Sunoco gas station at 5012 Rochester Road at 3:18 a.m. July 12.
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Officers awoke the driver, a 56-year-old Macomb man. While speaking with him, they noted that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his speech was slurred, and there was an odor of intoxicants emitting from his person.
The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted that he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of a 0.14% blood alcohol content.
He was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup, where he agreed to submit to a chemical breath test, with a result 0.175%. He was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more.
Fraudulent U.S. Immigration letter results in check scam
TROY — In December 2023, a Troy resident reportedly received a letter supposedly from U.S. Immigration, demanding a check payment of $137.20.
The resident sent the check to the address provided, but did not notice it had not been deposited.
In July, the resident was notified by their bank about an overdraft alert. Upon contacting their bank, the resident discovered an unknown suspect had altered the check, changing the payee and increasing the amount to $9,500.
Shoplifting incident reveals possession of illegal substance
TROY — On July 19, at 11:05 a.m., police officers were notified by Kohl’s loss prevention officers of a retail fraud in progress and responded to the store at 500 John R Road.
The suspect, a 42-year-old Detroit man, was observed exiting the store with a duffel bag full of unpaid merchandise. Officers detained him, and he was escorted back to the security office.
Loss prevention officers inventoried the stolen merchandise and found 24 items worth $1.011.24 total. During a pat-down of the man, officers located a glass crack pipe in his pants pocket.
The suspect was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup facility. During the booking process, lockup staff observed a brown powdery substance in the suspect’s sock. The substance later tested positive for heroin.
The suspect was charged with retail fraud and possession of a controlled substance.
Inebriated driver found slumped over in 7-Eleven parking lot
TROY — Officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven at 3982 Crooks Road after a caller reported a tan
the driver appeared to be slumped over the center console at 1:41 a.m. July 18.
Upon arrival, officers knocked on the vehicle’s window and awoke the driver. While speaking with her, officers noted a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from the vehicle.
The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted she performed poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.185% blood alcohol content.
The driver, a 47-year-old West Bloomfield woman, was arrested. During the impound of her vehicle, officers noted both the front and rear passenger tires were flat.
The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate charges.
Suspect fraudulently orders products using another person’s account
TROY — A resident of Dorchester Road reported July 13 that an unknown suspect gained access to his Amazon account.
The suspect ordered $450 worth of products to be delivered to an address that the resident was unfamiliar with.
The resident became aware of the fraud when he received an email from Amazon notifying him that his purchases had been delivered.
Attempted Vehicle Theft
NOVI — A man parked his rental car in a lot on Haggerty Road at 5 p.m. July 15, and when he returned to the vehicle at 7 a.m. the next day, he found that the rear passenger side window of the Dodge had been broken out and that some of the electrical components under the glove box had been tampered with. When officers arrived, they noted shattered glass inside the vehicle and on the ground. Officers also said in the report that a control module under the glove box had been pulled out and “obviously” tampered with. The center console tray had also been taken. Police searched the area but there were no cameras that would have recorded the incident.
Police make arrests for alleged fraud
NOVI — A man and a woman reportedly were caught making fraudulent transactions at 8:25 p.m. July 18 at Walmart in Novi. The couple was seen at the self-checkout attempting to commit fraud with an exchange of gift cards. In order to prevent the couple from leaving, the police officer handcuffed both of them pending investigation.
After viewing the security footage, police advised the couple that they were under arrest for fraud. They
released with a court date.
Purse snatched
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an 85-year-old Troy resident had a purse stolen from a shopping cart in the 32000 block of John R Road between 4 p.m. and midnight July 13. Police were investigating.
AirPods stolen
BERKLEY — A 38-year-old Hazel Park man was suspected of retail fraud July 8 at a cellphone store at 27861 Woodward Ave.
According to the report, police were called to a T-Mobile store at 12:42 p.m. July 9 for a report of a larceny the day before. The manager told police a man came in and purchased items on his T-Mobile account. It was discovered after the man left the store that a pair
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