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Berkley school board seeks applicants for open seat

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — The Berkley School District’s Board of Education soon will have an opening on its board.

Board member Ron Justice will be exiting his term early next month, leaving a vacancy on the board that will need to be filled.

Justice, whose term expires at the end of the year, already wasn’t planning on running for reelection, but now he will be leaving his seat earlier than expected, as he’s moving with his family to Commerce Township.

Justice has served on the board since his first election win in 2011 and said a big part of what comes with the job is putting a focus on making the kids in the district the priority.

“All of your decisions are what’s best for the kids and the staff. So you spend all your time looking for ways to improve the district, looking for ways to support the administration,” he said. “It’s a nice, solid time commitment and you really want to focus on learning, because there’s a lot of

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Council Re|Sale, Time Travelers looking to expand in Berkley

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

TOP: Council Re|Sale manager Rochelle Adler shows the women’s clothing section of the thrift store. ABOVE: Council Re|Sale will be expanding its business into the neighboring space of Time Travelers, which is aiming to move its store across the street.

BERKLEY — A Berkley resale business will be expanding while another is looking to move to a bigger location across the street.

Within the next couple of months, Council Re|Sale, 3297 W. 12 Mile Road, will be expanding its business into the neighboring space currently occupied by Time Travelers comic book and games shop.

Re|Sale, run by the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan,

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Photos by Liz Carnegie

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Pleasant Ridge approves projects for sewer lining, roadwork

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge City Commission approved two awards for future sewer and road projects. At its Aug. 13 meeting, the commission approved the first bid award to Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc. in the amount of

$111,000 for sewer lining.

“We’ve been doing sewer-lining work for close to 10 years now,” City Manager James Breuckman said during the meeting. “As we go through and clean and televise and inspect our sewers, we then also prioritize repairs to be made. Sewer lining … they put a liner on the inside of the sewer and it prolongs the life of the sewer greatly — ba-

Hundreds of Mustangs hit downtown Ferndale for Woodward Dream Cruise

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — Amid the threat of rainfall, thousands of people still made their way to downtown Ferndale for the city’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise celebrations.

Ferndale kicked off its Dream Cruise events on Aug. 16 with its Emergency Vehicle Show and the Lights & Sirens Cruise Parade, and came back Aug. 17 with its annual Mustang Alley.

Mustang Alley filled both sides of Nine Mile Road with hundreds of Ford Mustangs from the car’s early days to what’s being released today.

Dave Kemp, of Unionville, brought his 2007 Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang that he’s owned since 2017 to the cruise.

Kemp said he loved how the Roush looked and how it handled, but what stood out was how few Stage 3 Roushs were made.

“They’ve made 28 of these cars in ’07 that were blue with white stripes, and like 30 that were black with white stripes,” he said. “There’s only 100 cars exactly like this that were made in ’07 and ’08, and I’ve only seen one that’s the same as what these cars

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sically like having a brand-new sewer inside the existing one. So it’s a very cost-effective way of maintaining our sewer system.”

The sewer-lining work will be done on sections of Elm Park Avenue, Kenberton Drive and Maplefield Road.

“The engineers go and they review the camera footage from when they inspect the sewers and just identify the sections or the

segments that have defects or issues that need to be repaired using this process,” Breuckman said. “So, the remainder of the sewer (is) in fine shape. It doesn’t need to be lined.”

Mayor Bret Scott said Pleasant Ridge is fortunate to sit on a bed of sand, so the city doesn’t have major issues with its sewers.

ABOVE: Hundreds of Mustangs packed into Mustang Alley, including this 1972 Ford Mustang owned by Joe Cloutier, of Berkley.

LEFT: Dave Kemp, of Unionville, brought his 2007 Roush Stage 3 Ford Mustang to Mustang Alley at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Ferndale Aug. 17.

Photos by Mike Koury

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currently has 6,600 square feet and, with the expansion, will add another 4,400 once it knocks down the wall between the two buildings.

“We get an enormous amount of donations into the store,” NCJW|MI President Amy Zeskind said. “Women’s (clothing), men’s, housewares, jewelry, all sorts of stuff into the store and we don’t have a great place to store all the inventory that we get. And that also means that we have all these great products that we can’t put out on the floor, because we don’t have the floor space to meet the demands of what we bring in.”

The expansion will allow Re|Sale full access to the site’s basement, which it did not have before, for storage use. Executive Director Susan Gertner said the store has to rent a storage unit to store its excess products.

“It’s like expensive real estate having some of our home decor just sitting on shelves because there’s no space for it,” she said. “Once we expand, we’re going to have a large home decor department, and when we get the donations, they’ll go straight onto the floor rather than having to sit until we make room.”

For Time Travelers, they are looking to move across the street into a unit at 3116 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite A. The space also will be a square-footage upgrade for the longrunning comic shop.

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things to learn about how the district runs.”

Justice’s last day will be on Sept. 4, a day after his last board meeting. From now until Sept. 5, the board is accepting applications from people who wish to serve out the rest of his term, which will end Dec. 31. The board plans to appoint a new member at a meeting on Sept. 26.

For more information and to learn more about how to apply, visit berkleyschools.org/board-of-education. Applicants must be residents of the Berkley School District to apply.

Superintendent Scott Francis said a board member’s primary responsibilities are establishing board policy, overseeing the budget and hiring the superintendent.

“At a base level, those are their three primary responsibilities, but they’re a strong team who’s committed to students and staff and this community,” he said. “They are well informed of all the things that are hap-

“We would be sharing a space with The Lunch Cafe. So when you look at the building, it doesn’t look like it’s all that big, but once you get in there, it opens up quite a bit. So it’s about double the size of the other store,” said owner Michael Morgan.

“When we saw the space, we liked it and we had been looking to get a warehouse, and the basement on this new space is pretty decent,” he continued.

Time Travelers had hoped to move into its new site in May, and while the new location has its sign up, Morgan stated that there’s been some hiccups with this process.

“There is some stuff that needs to be finished in the building that we’re waiting to be finished,” he said. “It’s taken, honestly, a whole lot longer than expected and, unfortunately, that has caused a little bit of a dispute between us and the landlord.”

The legal issue with the landlord, which Morgan declined to comment more on, currently is in the 44th District Court.

Before the expansion and move, Re|Sale did look at other areas to possibly move its business, but the shop is happy it’ll be able to keep its home in Berkley.

“We did not want to leave Berkley,” Gertner said. “It’s a perfect location for people coming from Detroit or Southfield or West Bloomfield. So it’s been a good, good community for us. And when we looked, we never found what we were looking for. … This just works for us.”

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pening in the district, all the good things that are happening in the district, and at the monthly meetings, make those decisions to support financial recommendations and other important recommendations from administration.”

Francis said Justice was an exemplary board member because he made decisions based on what’s best for the students, staff and the community.

“If you were to ask me, you know, what do I think the board is hoping for the next board member, what traits will be important to them, I would say … a board member similar to Mr. Justice’s heart and passion for the kids, the staff and the school district community.” he said.

When it comes to being on the board, Justice said a member has to put ego aside and do what’s best for the district.

“This is definitely not an ego trip kind of position,” he said. “You’re a team of seven people that have to understand each other’s personalities and work well together.”

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Walk to fight Huntington’s disease

ROYAL OAK — The Michigan Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America will host the Team Hope Walk — Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave.

Registration for the event will begins at 9:30 a.m., and the walk will start at 10 a.m. All proceeds raised will go toward supporting people afflicted with Huntington’s disease, which is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain and deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities, a press release states.

For more information, visit michigan.hdsa.org/events/ team-hope-walk-detroit-mi.

Touch a Truck at Berkley Community Center

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley’s Public Works and Public Safety departments will host an interactive “Touch a Truck” event.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 7 outside the Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave. “Kids and adults can explore and learn more about the variety of trucks and equipment used to help our community thrive,” a news posting states. “This hands-on experience will also feature opportunities to paint a plow and name our Public Works trucks for the upcoming year.”

The event also will feature a sensory-friendly hour without loud noises from 9 to 10 a.m.

FAIRS RETURNING

FERNDALE — The Funky Ferndale Art Fair and the DIY Street Fair both will be back in Ferndale next month. Both events will take place over the same weekend, Sept. 20-22. The DIY Street Fair will be on East Nine Mile Road, and the Funky Ferndale Art Fair will be on West Nine Mile Road. The hours for the Funky Ferndale Art Fair will be 3 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. The hours for the DIY Street Fair will be 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 22; 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 23; and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Check back with the next issue of the Woodward Talk for more coverage of both fairs.

COUNTY WARNS PUBLIC OF MOSQUITO BITES

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

According to a press release, “Three birds and the county’s first mosquito pool of 2024 have tested positive for West Nile virus,” though there have been no confirmed human cases of the virus in the county this year.

“These test results mean that West Nile Virus is present in Oakland County and the best way to prevent getting diseases spread by mosquitoes is to avoid being bitten,” Leigh-Anne Stafford, Oakland County’s director of Health & Human Services, said in a prepared statement. “As we enjoy outdoor events in summer and fall, it’s important to protect ourselves against mosquito bites.”

The county listed prevention tips on how to avoid getting bitten, including using Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellent and getting rid of mosquito breeding sites by removing standing water around your home.

“WNV is a mosquito-borne virus,” the press release states. “Mosquitoes are infected with the virus by biting an infected bird. The virus is then spread to humans through the bite of the infected mosquito. Most people who are infected with the virus have either no symptoms or experience a mild illness such as fever, headache, and body aches. However, in some individuals, a more serious disease-causing inflammation and swelling of the brain can develop. People over the age of 50 are more likely to develop serious and potentially life-threatening symptoms of WNV if they become ill from the virus.”

For more information, visit oakgov.com/health or contact a nurse on call at (800) 848-5533 or noc@oakgov.com.

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SPORTS

6A/ WOODWARD TALK • AUGUST 28, 2024

EAST OAKLAND COUNTY FOOTBALL PREVIEW

SOUTHFIELD A&T RETURNS AS DEFENDING STATE CHAMPIONS

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

We’re back in full swing with gridiron action at the high school level. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in eastern Oakland County.

Berkley

Last season’s record: 0-9.

League: Oakland Activities Association Gold Division. First game: at Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

It’s all about having an elephant’s memory for Berkley.

Going winless in 2023, the Bears hope for a stronger showing in 2024 behind veteran-heavy defense led by junior Eli Khoury (DB), junior Ben Bullock (LB), junior Collin Richardson (DL), junior Jack Rittenbery (DL), senior Caleb Collins (LB), senior Blake Bridges (DB), senior Anthony Anderson (LB) and senior Parker Hadfield (DL).

“We have a lot of work to do to rebuild the foundation of this program,” first-year head coach Casey Humes said. “We’re trying to get back to the winning ways of the early 2010s and 2015s.”

Clawson

Last season’s record: 7-3.

League: Macomb Area Conference Bronze Division. First game: vs. Perry, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

After finishing 5-5 and second in the league a year prior, Clawson kicked into high gear in 2023 to take the MAC Bronze title home and return to its winning ways.

Now defending league champions, Clawson will battle it out again in a competitive league after graduating a corps of all-league players, but the team does return all-league players Jacob MacCallum (OL/DE) and Shane Dunlap (OL/LB) to keep things going.

Ferndale

Last season’s record: 4-5.

League: Oakland Activities Association Gold Division. First game: vs. Madison Heights Lamphere, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The 2023 campaign was a minor step back for head coach Eric Royal and company, but Ferndale still found itself within one game of a shot at the league title. Unfortunately, a loss to Auburn Hills Avondale

slammed the door on its chances, but bringing back nearly all its starters on both sides of the ball has Ferndale poised for a big season.

“We’re not running from last year,” Royal said. “We’re embracing the fact that we felt like we underachieved, and we took that approach right into January. We’ve been going to work really hard with this year’s class, hoping to redeem ourselves and really send this class out on a high note.”

Senior quarterback Cullen Hock commands the huddle with senior Jaden Mills, senior Antonio Jones, senior Khamarey Thomas and sophomore El’yontae London at his disposal on the outside.

Seniors DeKari Smith and Gary Maxwell will handle the bulk of the carries with seniors Dereon Sturkey, Tyler Boyd, Randy Royal and junior Jeremiah Jones anchoring the offensive line.

Mills, Maxwell and Antonio Jones headline the defensive back group with Boyd, Jeremiah Jones, junior Kadynce Williams, senior DeAndre Miller and senior Bryce Ferguson (DL/LB) manning the trenches. Ferguson and junior Leonard Hines will also control the linebacker duties.

Hazel Park

Last season’s record: 4-5.

League: Macomb Area Conference Bronze Division. First game: vs. Imlay City, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Hazel Park suffered two brutal losses to open its 2023 campaign (outscored 90-0), but quickly rebounded with back-to-back wins and a 4-3 finish to the year.

The Vikings play their league tough and were right there with Warren Lincoln and Clawson, but graduating all five of its all-league players leaves Hazel Park looking toward new players to step up.

Lake Orion

Last season’s record: 10-1. League: Oakland Activities Association Red Division. First game: at Northville, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

It would be impossible to find a team who was more dominant than Lake Orion in 2023.

Coming off a 4-6 season just a year prior, Lake Orion stormed out the gate to a perfect 9-0 regular season record and OAA Red league title, rekindling memories of the Lake Orion teams that dominated in the early 2010s and throughout the 2000s.

With a core group of returners, Lake Orion is hop-

First-year Madison Heights Bishop Foley head coach Mike Cuddeback takes part in his first Catholic High School League media day on July 31 at Farmington Hills

TOP: Troy huddles up during a game last season.

ABOVE: First-year Southfield A&T head coach Keith McKenzie speaks at the Oakland Activities Association media day on Aug. 9 at Rochester High School. Photos by Erin Sanchez

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Mercy High School.

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RIGHT: Madison Heights Lamphere senior quarterback Aidan Grzesikowski releases a pass during a team ractice this year.

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ing to replicate last season’s success behind senior quarterback Tristan Hill.

“Our goal is pretty simple,” head coach Chris Bell said. “With our schedule, our goal is to compete for the OAA Red championship.”

Hill will lead the offensive unit alongside an experienced group of wide receivers in senior Jackson Vasquez, senior Jahmari Cooper and junior Ryan Rocheleau, while the seniorheavy offensive line of Brennen Eliassen, Jacob Escobedo and Landon Morris will keep Hill upright.

Defensively, seniors Trey Pochmara, Austin Cahn and AJ Leitz will man the secondary with senior linebacker Payton McIntyre and senior defensive lineman Brendon Nepjuk complimenting a stout Dragons defense.

Madison Heights Bishop Foley

Last season’s record: 1-8. League: Catholic High School League Intersectional #2.

First game: vs. Madison Heights Madison, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Everything about last season was out of character for Bishop Foley, who had made

the state playoffs and carried a winning record for five straight seasons.

Now under first-year coach Mike Cuddeback, the Ventures hope to return to their winning ways.

“We’ve been trying to get things together as quickly as we can and trying to get to know the kids, and the kids have been doing a great job,” Cuddeback said. “It’s been a pleasant surprise with the numbers we’ve been getting of kids coming out. We can’t complain. The kids are working hard.”

Senior quarterback Tad Dobek will command the huddle with senior Kolbe Martino (WR/RB) and senior running back Mason Kanar as his primary skill weapons.

Veteran mainstay Mitchell Brewer (OL/ DL) will anchor the offensive and defensive line while senior David Malinowski (DB) and Martino headline the secondary.

Madison Heights Lamphere

Last season’s record: 7-3.

League: Macomb Area Conference Gold. First game: at Ferndale, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Madison Heights Lamphere has been a model for consistency the past four seasons, winning seven or more games and reaching the playoffs each year, but it hasn’t been up to the expectation of head coach Ray Ostrowski.

“My theme for the year is ‘consistency,’” Ostrowski said. “I think that’s been our biggest weakness in the past. For whatever reason, we’ve been inconsistent. I think it’s just harping on that, and make what we identify as a weakness (into) a strength.”

With senior quarterback and three-year starter Aidan Grzesikowski leading the offense alongside three-year starter Amaleki Harris-Ward at running back, Lamphere is poised for another successful year in its jump to the MAC Gold.

Seniors Quincy Twymon Jr. and Julius Gerald, who broke the school track record in the 200-meter, lead the wideout position. The Rams defense will be loaded with talent.

Senior Deandre Verge is the frontman for the defensive line with senior Brennan Zink and junior Mason Maczuga anchoring the linebacker spot.

Sophomore Devin Gardner Jr., Twymon and Grzesikowski keep the secondary steady.

Madison Heights Madison

Last season’s record: 0-9.

League: Macomb Area Conference Bronze. FIrst game: at Madison Heights Bishop Foley, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Things just haven’t been going in the right direction for Madison Heights Madi-

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In the past four seasons, Madison has tallied only three wins, including two winless seasons in 2020 and 2023.

Rochester

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: vs. Fraser, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Not many teams faced two state champions last year in the regular season, but Rochester was one of them.

Taking its bumps and bruises, Rochester, who returns nine starters on each side of the ball, is ready for its experience and veteran leadership to shine in 2024.

“Last year, we were really young,’ head coach Erik Vernon said. “The season didn’t go quite the way we wanted it to, but we had to play a lot of the young kids. (The) good news is, coming into this year, we have a lot of experience coming back.”

Senior running back Jack Lower, an allregion selection, will command the bulk of the carries with senior Curtis Adair under center and senior Quentin Hatchett as the

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Cruise Fest and the Dream Cruise

ABOVE: A Hot Wheels-styled truck moves through Berkley at the CruiseFest Classic Car Parade the night before the Woodward Dream Cruise.

LEFT: More than 300 vehicles participated in the Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

Photos by Liz Carnegie

RIGHT: Dennis Lee, of Star Trax Events, gets kids dancing after the CruiseFest parade in downtown Berkley.

LEFT: The Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade takes place Aug. 16 on 12 Mile Road.

ABOVE LEFT: A Ford Mustang drives through Mustang Alley at the Ferndale Dream Cruise.

ABOVE RIGHT:Unique cars zooms down Woodward Avenue during the Dream Cruise Aug. 17. The city of Ferndale held its Dream Cruise festivities Aug. 16-17.

Photos by Eriz Sanchez

LEFT: Classic cars from all eras drive through Ferndale during the Woodward Dream Cruise.

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primary wideout.

A senior-led offensive line of Breandan Roscoe, Anthony Kyritsis and Adam Glinski have Lower poised for another standout season.

Defensively, Lower and senior Zack Davis control the linebacker group with Glinski, senior Antonio Abro and senior Seth Payne in the trenches. Senior Emilio Marquez and junior Devin Grabke command the secondary.

Rochester Adams

Last season’s record: 6-4. League: Oakland Activities Association Red Division.

First game: at Romeo, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The 2023 campaign was the kind of season Adams hasn’t been accustomed to the past few seasons.

“Our season last year was very disappointing,’ head coach Tony Patritto said. “We had great kids that worked really hard, but we didn’t have the results we wanted to. These guys have worked their butts off to get us back to where we belong.”

Back with a strong core and motivated off last season’s underachievement, Adams hopes to show the OAA Red that it’s back to form.

Junior quarterback Rino Watters will command the offense with senior running back Matteo Humbert, senior Paxton Battershell and senior wideout Lachlan Tillotson as the primary skill players.

Defensively, expect senior Liam Kania (DL/LB) and senior Tommy Offer (DB) to improve the defensive efforts alongside Humbert (LB) and Tillotson (DB).

Rochester Hills Stoney Creek

Last season’s record: 3-6. League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: at Warren Cousino, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

A trip back down to the OAA White may just be what Stoney Creek needs to get back on top.

When the Cougars were last in the OAA White in 2020, it swept its league opponents and went undefeated in the regular season.

Under first-year head coach Rick Powell, Stoney Creek will look to get back to its winning ways behind a small core of veterans.

Senior all-region defensive back Sam Fogler leads the veteran unit alongside senior offensive lineman Spencer Beckeman, a Western Michigan University commit, senior offensive lineman Noah Gojcaj, senior linebacker Brandon Dobos, senior linebacker Nolan O’Connor and senior defensive lineman Rudy Hernandez.

Fogler will handle the bulk of the carries offensively with senior Asher Lackowski also contributing.

The OAA White, who had two state champions last year, isn’t necessarily a step down from the OAA Red, especially when Stoney Creek has two OAA Red crossovers in Lake Orion and Rochester Adams, but maybe a change in scenery will be the recipe for a successful season.

Royal Oak

Last season’s record: 3-6 League: Oakland Activities Association Gold Division.

First game: vs. Detroit Lincoln-King, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The record may not reflect it to some, but Royal Oak took massive strides in 2023 with its 3-6 record.

“There’s kind of this realization that with a lot of hard work and preparation, we can compete,” head coach Colin Campbell said. “I think they saw that, but I think they also understood that there was more there. With some additional hard work, additional buy-in, and continued efforts, there’s more on the table. The guys just want to go out and compete and show what Royal Oak is all about.”

Riding the momentum of last year, Royal Oak will look to expand on its win total with seniors Julien Burns (WR) and Ben Machiniak (WR) leading the offense while senior Payden Morrison (LB), senior Blaze Jeffries (DB) and senior Frank Minnick (LB) command the defensive effort.

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic

Last season’s record: 1-8. League: Catholic High School League intersectional #2.

First game: vs. Arts & Technology Academy of Pontiac, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Returning 10 players on offense and all 11 on defense, there is hope that Shrine Catholic will improve in 2024.

Senior running back Josh Cairo leads the offensive unit while senior linebacker Logan Porada and sophomore linebacker Caleb Widdows will control the defense.

Southfield A&T

Last season’s record: 13-1. League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: vs. Flint Beecher, 7 p.m. Aug. 30.

Returning as the defending Division 1 state champions, Southfield A&T brings in an entirely new look, especially with firstyear coach Keith McKenzie.

If you looked at the starting 11 on each side of the ball last year, it’s almost an entirely new group who is still hungry to defend its title.

“I can’t say we have a squad full of seniors right now, but one thing I see in my short time as the head coach is we have a lot of guys committed to the program and they’re excited to learn and eager to get better,” McKenzie said.

Senior wideout Tyjuan Esper returns after a standout season as a junior while senior linebacker Jordan Melton and junior linebacker Kenneth Brooks return as the veteran leaders on the defensive side.

Troy

Last season’s record: 5-4. Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: at Bloomfield Hills, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Troy’s senior veterans are hoping their final year ends with a league title in the school’s grasp.

“The one thing I can say about the returners is that I have a good group of four or five kids that are at least three-year varsity players, and that experience is invaluable,” head coach Chris Frasier said. “The biggest thing now is teaching those upcoming juniors about what the expectation is, because it isn’t JV football anymore. It’s big time.”

Behind senior quarterback Noah Oury

(Grand Valley State University commit), senior wideout Jaielen Peacock (Saginaw Valley State University commit) and senior offensive lineman Lucas Tic, Troy’s offense hopes to continue its success from 2023 while seniors Greg Tester (LB), John Spreitzer (DT) and Jackson Barrett (DB) anchor the defensive unit.

The big question still remains around who will take over the running back duties after mainstay Nolan Block graduated in 2024, but the Colts have enough talent to challenge their league opponents for the title.

Troy Athens

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: at Birmingham Seaholm, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The record doesn’t look the best on paper, but Athens fought in nearly every game last season until the very end.

Behind a slew of returners on both sides of the ball and an impressive leadership group, Athens hopes to turn the corner this season.

Senior Anthony Dunlap (RB/LB), junior Cainan Hanbury (RB/LB) and junior Nathan Piggott (WR/DB) are expected to lead Athens on both sides of the ball, while senior defensive back Elliot Booth will also help anchor the defensive efforts.

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“They don’t break often, but they do have a tendency to just need cleaning from the inside,” he said. “We have a regular maintenance schedule for all of our sewer lines in the city, and when we find one that requires more than just cleaning, then we use the liner to make sure that the flow is good.”

The commission also approved a pavement joint and crack sealing bid to Michigan Joint Sealing Inc. for $202,051.

The project will cover the next four years of cleaning and resealing the joints and minor cracks in city roads.

“All of our streets have been rebuilt, and now we’re getting to the point where Maplefield and Amherst and Cambridge, it’s been nearly 30 years. So they’re still fortunately in very good shape for being older streets,” Breuckman said. “Our most recent streets that were rebuilt were Norwich and Hanover … and those were from 2017 or ’18. So we’re getting close to 10 years on those as well.

“Joint and crack ceiling is something that can prolong

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are at all car shows I’ve ever been to. And so, it’s pretty rare.”

“The real deal with this is there’s three different aluminum placards, a sticker, the numbers that come out of Roush. Roush is kind of different. There’s a million Shelbys, but there’s not that many Roushs,” he continued.

Joe Cloutier, of Berkley, came to Mustang Alley with his 1972 dark green Mustang. He’s owned the muscle car for three years.

Cloutier got the Mustang with 18,000 miles on it in an unrestored state with its original paint, top, seats and engine, something that’s uncommon for cars of this age.

“At this point, it’s 52 years old, people already have been tearing them apart, modi-

the life of concrete streets,” he continued. “It’s where all the joints are in the street. There’s that little black strip of sort of rubber that’s put in there. This project will go and it removes any of the old (strip) that’s left over. In a lot of cases on some streets, it’s gone or it just wears (out) over the years. So, that can allow water and things to get into the cracks and can start to degrade the pavement quality. So, this project would redo that joint sealing for the entire city over the course of four years.”

The first phase for 2024 construction work will cost $61,426, and the costs for 2025-2027 are $47,167, $47,308 and $46,150, respectively.

“Our roads are in really good shape because, over the course of … 30 years, we tried to make sure that we cover or repair every road,” Scott said. “Our road repair cycle is very good.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

fying them, but this one (had) two owners before me and it sat in the garage,” he said. “It feels like it just came out of the showroom. I mean, it was that clean and that well kept.”

Cloutier, a Ford person his entire life and a retiree from the company, recently moved back to Berkley from Connecticut but was able to attend many of the Dream Cruises in the past.

Cloutier said he does get a bit of satisfaction in getting to share his Mustang with fellow car nuts.

“It’s a camaraderie of people who appreciate the car,” he said. “They’ll talk about when they had this car back when they were young. You’re talking to some of the older baby boomers coming through, and they’re like, ‘This was my first car when I graduated high school.’”

Outside of the Mustang owners, Ferndale, the original home of the Dream Cruise,

was packed with attendees on the median and sidewalks along Woodward taking in the passing vehicles.

ShaVonne Atkins, of Southfield, has attended every Dream Cruise for the last 20 years. She attended her first event in 2004 and called it “a piece of history.”

“I actually came with my boyfriend at the time. He was just helping with one of the booths that was set up. I had never been before. I was just like, ‘OK, I’ll come with you.’ Because it was like, ‘OK, I have nothing to do.’ It was on a Saturday, and when I came I was just like, ‘Where has this been all my life?’ Just the cars and the people and it’s just, literally, a piece of history, and I was hooked. We are not together anymore and I still come every single year,” she said.

As Atkins watched the cars drive by on Woodward and heard the sounds of a hot rod fill the air, she remarked on how you don’t get to see something like that every day.

“From the youngest to the oldest, everybody becomes a gearhead,” she said. “All week long, they’re having different events and people start cruising on Monday and just all week long. I work, so I can only be here on Saturday, but it’s just amazing, and it’s when everybody can come together, no matter what race, what age, what sex, everybody’s equal today and everybody’s having a good time, which is something we don’t see often in our world.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Image provided by city of Pleasant Ridge Sections of sewers on Elm Park Avenue, Kenberton Drive and Maplefield Road will receive new lining in Pleasant Ridge.

Ferndale pub owner worried about potential displacement

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The owner of a longtime Ferndale establishment is voicing his displeasure that his bar might be replaced.

Danny’s Irish Pub, 22824 Woodward Ave., has operated in Ferndale for around 40 years. The owner, Danny Reedy, had been looking to sell the business and had a potential buyer, but according to him, they didn’t like the price.

Recently, Reedy found there would be a public hearing at the City Council’s Aug. 26 meeting, which occurred after press time, for the transfer of a Class C liquor license for Miracle Mound LLC at the site of Danny’s.

“They went to the landlord and asked to lease the place based on them getting the liquor license behind my back,” Reedy said. “In Oakland County, you can move a liquor license anywhere you want. And I received a letter the other day from the city saying that someone, unbeknownst to us, had applied for it, had gotten a liquor license and wanted to move it into this location.”

According to city documents, Miracle Mound went to the council for a license. It hopes to establish a business called Charlie’s Tavern at the Woodward Avenue location.

The business did get its application approved from the city’s Liquor License Review Board.

“The Liquor License Review (Board) is a committee that consists of multiple depart-

ments within the city, including the police and fire department, my office, our legal counsel, and they’re charged with reviewing all liquor licenses, making sure those applicants have a good record, they’re compliant with all state laws and that their proposed business doesn’t adversely impact city services,” City Manager Joe Gacioch said. “In this case, the proposed business is for a bar that’s replacing an existing business, a bar. So there’s no real impact on city services.”

Attempts to reach representatives for Charlie’s Tavern and Miracle Mound at press time were unsuccessful.

Reedy recently shared his unhappiness with the situation on the Danny’s Irish Pub Facebook page and stated his intent to attend the Aug. 26 meeting to object to the liquor license and ask council to deny the transfer.

“We spent 40 years building up this business, and now they just want to move in without doing anything,” he said. “I’m a little upset.”

Reedy did not want to comment more on the issue until after the Ferndale City Council meeting.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

The owner of Danny’s Irish Pub isn’t happy at the possibility of another business swooping into the location of his establishment.

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Mother Handsome:

Where Oak Park Gathers for Good Food, Drinks, and Community

Mother Handsome is more than just a café—it's a fusion of cofee shop, pizza place, cocktail bar and event space, in one dynamic Oak Park destination. Whether you're seeking a quiet morning with a perfectly roasted cofee or a lively evening with hand-tossed pizza and creative cocktails, there’s something for everyone.

Te name, Mother Handsome, pays homage to a legendary local tavern owner from the 1800s, famed for a boisterousengaging personality. While the modern incarnation is sleek and contemporary, the spirit of community and connection remains.

“Our aim is to create a regional hub where people can come together over great food, drinks, and hospitality,” says co-owner Aaron Tye. Co-owners Aaron Tye and Brooke Zadorsky envision the versatile space transitioning from a cozy cofee spot by day to a vibrant pizza and cocktail haven by night; inspiring the tagline, “cofee by day, pizza and cocktails by night,”

Located along the 11 Mile corridor between Coolidge Highway and Greenfeld Roads, the venue occupies the former home of Berkley Cofee. Tey underwent a thoughtful redesign, blending modern aesthetics with a welcoming atmosphere. Tey began welcoming guests in June, followed by the full bar/pizzeria in July. “When I frst saw the space, I immediately knew there was a lot we could do with it,” says Tye. He and Zadorsky assembled a talented team, including top chefs & experienced cofee operators to bring their vision to life. Te result, a vibrant, community-centered space.

A highlight is its in-house cofee roasting, which ensures every cup is expertly crafted with the freshest beans. Te transition from roasting room to cofee cup—or even to an espresso martini—is seamless. Te full bar features both classic cocktails and innovative

signatures, with espresso martinis, a favorite. Troughout the day, enjoy a range of non-alcoholic cofees, including popular lattes, cold brews, and cold foams.

Chefs Lincoln Barrett and Charlotte Eichner lead the culinary experience, bringing a wealth of expertise. Teir hand-tossed pizzas, made with fresh dough and house-made sauce, have become a local staple. One standout, the “Mama Says Knock You Out” pizza, topped with hot honey, pepperoni, sausage, and hot peppers—features a tasty, bold-combination.

Guests at the neighboring Dog & Pony Show Brewing can also enjoy signature pizzas, or come order individual, gigantic slices throughout the day. “Everything is fresh,” says Tye.

Te venue ofers a dedicated event space that comfortably seats up to 50. Tis will soon be enhanced by an outdoor patio, arriving in late summer to early fall, ofering more room for gatherings.

Te ambiance is also inviting, featuring vibrant lounge areas, large communal tables, colorful murals, and a dedicated kids' area.

Whether you're planning a shower, birthday, or any celebration, the beautiful, private-event room provides a perfect backdrop.

Mother Handsome is open 7 days a week for cofee beginning at 7 a.m.. Pizza is available starting at 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Tursdays and at noon Fridays through Sundays. Visit 14661 W Eleven Mile Rd Ste 500 in Oak Park, MI 48237. Or learn more at motherhandsome.com. Call (248) 307-7113 or email info@motherhandsome.com for information.

COCKTAILS EVENT SPACE PIZZERIA

Fall Showcase

This September at council re|sale

Featuring Women’s and Men’s Fall Fashions & Accessories!

Sunday, September 15, 2024**

PUBLIC SHOPPING HOURS: 12:30PM - 5PM

$25 VIP Early Entry Fee 11AM-12:30PM

Pleasepre-registerwithpaymentatthestore,orbyusingtheQRcode

Other Ways to Shop Pre-Showcase

Monday & Tuesday, 9/9 & 9/10:

90% O Entire Store in celebration of our 90th Anniversary Wednesday, 9/11: $25 Fill-A-Bag Sale*

Thursday-Saturday, 9/12 - 9/14: Closed to prepare for Fall Showcase

**EXCLUDING:HomeDécorandJewelry

**CouncilCashandotherstorediscountsdonotapplyatFallShowcase

Council Re|Sale in Berkley celebrates 90 years with expansion, continued program

The National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan does great things through the generosity of its patrons at the council re|sale store in Berkley. The proceeds from all sales there enable the historic grassroots nonprofit organization to help families, women and children in need across the region.

Now celebrating the 90th anniversary of the resale shop, the NCJW|MI will be able to o er even more, thanks to a 4,400-square-foot expansion in adjacent space, set to open later this Fall. In the meantime, the store, located at 3297 12 Mile Road, will host its annual Fall Showcase from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., VIP early entry shopping - $25 ticket, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 15. Pre-showcase sales start as early as Monday Sep. 9.

“We’ll have lots of designer wear, home decor, men’s and women’s wear. All the items have been generously donated by the community,” said Amy Zeskind, president of the NCJW|MI. “There’s also jewelry and accessories as well.”

Funds raised at the store make a variety of programs possible. The NCJW|MI hosts an

annual Back 2 School Store benefiting children from Detroit who get to pick new items free of charge. They also provide backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies for 1,500 children in Oakland County each year. A Kosher Meals on Wheels program, and a nonpartisan advocacy e ort aimed at inspiring fellow citizens to vote are supported by council re|sale proceeds.

“Our mission to improve the lives of women, children and families is largely helped by what we make in profits at the store. All of that money goes directly into our community impact projects,” Zeskind said.

On Sept. 26, NCJW|MI will welcome Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory as the keynote speaker at the 2024 Women of Vision Benefit Luncheon at Adat Shalom Synagogue. Two prestigious community impact awards will be presented to Linda Schlesinger-Wagner and Bookstock.

For more information about the benefit luncheon, the council re|sale store or NCJW|MI, go to ncjwmi.org, and follow them on social media for more frequent updates.

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WOODWARD TALK

IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO BUY OR REFINANCE YOUR MORTGAGE?

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS WEIGH IN

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — With inflation reportedly slowing and the Federal Reserve seemingly expected to begin cutting interest rates as early as September, several local real estate professionals believe now is a good time to purchase a home or refinance a mortgage.

Dave Petrouleas, a real estate agent with eXp Realty servicing Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, said that whether or not people should buy or refinance their mortgages depends on their situations.

“The first thing I ask them is where they’re coming from; that’s the important thing,” he said. “Then I try to figure out, OK, let’s kind of match that up with the goals of what they’re trying to accomplish.”

Petrouleas, who has spent over 30 years in real estate, said he believes the next few years will be “banner years” for homeowners and buyers.

“I would tell you right now, if they’re in a position to purchase, it really presents a great opportunity,” he said. “Right now, prices have kind of stabilized. They haven’t decreased.”

With prices stabilizing, he said, there’s more inventory on the market, so homes aren’t being priced so high that buyers are being priced out.

When interest rates are expected to drop, Petrouleas

said, mortgage companies will often factor that in ahead of time.

“They kind of price in that future drop a little bit ahead of time,” he said.

Robert Weltman, a broker with Max Broock Realtors in Oakland County who also has more than 30 years of experience, said approximately a third of home purchases in Oakland County are made with cash, which can also push buyers out.

“Those people that are fortunate enough to be in that position, they’re kind of pushing out the people who need to get a mortgage, and even if they put down more than the 20%, they don’t get that house,” Weltman said.

Mike Martin, who owns Arcadia Lending in Clawson, said that regardless of what rates might do, he rarely recommends holding off on buying.

“We never really recommend holding off, because all you’re going to do is lose out on more rental payments going to nothing,” he said. “It’s always a good time to buy. Being a homeowner is the best thing in America. It’s the American dream to own your home.”

ternational Real Estate in Rochester, also thinks now is a

Leslie Doran, a real estate agent with Christie’s International Real Estate in Rochester, also thinks now is a good time to buy a new home.

“I believe now is the best time to buy a home,” she said in an email.

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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 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.

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 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. Re-

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.

Photo provided by Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats presented by Flagstar Bank

CAMPING TRAILS FROM THE DUSTY ROADS OF THE SOUTHWEST TO THE ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — It was my first road trip, but I was a baby and don’t remember it.

At 6:15 a.m. on July 26, 1970, my family left our Warren home for a camping trip. The odometer read 40,313 miles and my parents had $497 in cash, plus a credit card. Destination: the California coast.

Every summer my parents, two older brothers and I camped. We’d load up, pile into our Plymouth station wagon and head for the open road with an atlas and state maps guiding us. This was before GPS. Altogether, we camped in 48 states — never made it to Alaska or Hawaii — and parts of Canada.

My dad would have lived in a campground all year if he could. Me, ugh, I hated camping. It was torture: the bugs, no room for my bike, and I missed my friends back home. But the

TOP: One of our stops on our way to California. ABOVE LEFT: The 1972 Apache pop-up trailer was how we saw the country many times.

ABOVE RIGHT: I believe this is Newport Beach, California. I loved the beach and still do.

LEFT: My family spent a day in Tijuana, Mexico. We drove from our camping site in southern California.

Photos provided by Maria Allard

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worst part was no TV. That would be equivalent to being without an iPad or cellphone in today’s world.

Each vacation was planned out. We’d go out West, down South or just eastbound and down. We’d drive everywhere: big cities, the country, back roads, major highways. To pass the time, I read Mad Magazine and stayed on the lookout for Volkswagen Beetles.

I might have liked camping if we traveled in a cozy motorhome or shiny Airstream trailer. The first family trailer was basically a box on wheels. By the mid-1970s, my parents purchased a 1972 Apache pop-up trailer. It wasn’t one of those easy ones you crank and all the work is done. This trailer required all five of us to put it up and take it down. We’d all hold different poles and pieces of canvas until it was up. It always took forever.

My least favorite campgrounds were the primitive ones. But there were plenty of campgrounds we stayed at that had it all: a pool, game room, movie night, snack bar, laundromat, and gift shop. The KOA’s were always nice. Sometimes we’d end up at a state park.

With each camping trip — from the mid-1960s through the late 1980s — my parents kept a journal, which I still have. They jotted down the date, mileage, which city and state we were in, the weather, what time we awoke, and people we met. My parents also wrote brief paragraphs about the places we visited. For instance, during our 1974 trip to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon, we ran into boxing legend Joe Louis at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

“He said ‘I want to shake hands with these little ones,’” Mom wrote. “When we told him we were from Detroit, he said, ‘Say hello to Detroit for me.’ He looks good.”

Even though camping wasn’t my thing, I loved traveling. The trips that really came alive for me were California in ’77 and ’79, Virginia Beach in ’78, and our 1980 journey through Toronto, Montreal, upstate New York, New York City and Atlantic City.

On off-road days we’d go somewhere: a museum, a tour, a hall of fame, a historic site, a landmark, a cathedral or a ballpark. My parents made sure to have one amusement park on the itinerary.

Another great thing was meeting kids from all over. We’d visit each other’s campsites, swim or play pool in the game room. If I had to pick a favorite spot or two, it would

be the eastern and western shorelines. There was nothing like being on a Pacific Ocean or Atlantic Ocean beach. I still long for swimming with the waves while smelling saltwater in the air.

The Virginia Beach, Virginia, campground stands out. It was huge with so much activity. Every morning a man drove through yelling “Doughnuts, fresh doughnuts!” from a truck, and every time I went into the game room, Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler would belt out “It’s a Heartache” on the jukebox.

When we experienced car trouble in a small West Virginia town, the only mechanic was out for the day. Stuck, we set up camp somewhere. As dusk fell, the mechanic found out about us and invited my brothers and me back to his house to stay overnight with his wife and kids. His large family reminded me of “The Waltons.” They were so kind. We sat around the kitchen table, had snacks and talked. It was the first time I ever had Country Time lemonade.

I always remember where I was Aug. 16, 1977, when news broke that Elvis Presley died at his Graceland mansion in Mem-

phis. We were getting ready to go to the San Diego Zoo while Dad sat at the picnic table listening to his handheld Panasonic radio.

“Elvis died,” he said, looking up at us.

On our way home, we stopped in Memphis. Fans mourning the singer’s death gathered on Elvis Presley Boulevard. Dad picked me up so I could see Graceland. This was before it was open to the public. The house looked big and so far away in the distance.

My parents are no longer living. I am so glad they took us on all those trips. We saw so much: the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Redwood National Parks, Dealey Plaza in Dallas where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, the prairie dogs in Montana, Fisherman’s Wharf, Dollywood, Bob Evans’ original farm in Ohio and more.

A neighbor with two kids bought the trailer at my parents’ estate sale. I hope they got out of it as much as I did. I would not trade the experience for anything. I wish I could do it all over again.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Doran said there are currently homes on the market that are priced spot-on with today’s pricing and some that are not. But the overpriced homes, she said, are sitting on the market longer and causing the sellers to adjust in ways the market hasn’t seen in several years.

“Buyers have more options today, so why not put yourself in a position to get the best house and best price today and then refinance once rates change again,” she said.

Doran believes interest rates will soon be under 6%, which will cause more buyers to enter the marketplace.

“More competition, less negotiations,” she said.

Petrouleas said some homeowners might be on the fence about a new mortgage because they’re already at a good interest rate. He thinks it’s more of a twofold approach, and that the lower interest rates will bring out more buyers but also entice people to sell if they’re looking to move into another home.

Petrouleas also said that with interest

rates expected to drop, now is a good time to buy a home and plan to refinance it later. When rates go down, prices go up, he said, so some homeowners might see a quick appreciation.

“They bought it now at a competitive price, at a good value, and then later on, they get the better interest rate,” he said. “So there’s an old slogan, ‘You date the rate and you marry the home.’”

While Weltman also agreed that it depends on the situation, he said he wouldn’t recommend many people refinance right now. Many homeowners already are locked into an even lower interest rate.

“Most people do not want to touch that low-rate mortgage, and you know what? We may never see those rates — those low rates we had several years ago — we may never see that again,” he said. “It just may not ever happen again.”

Even though we might not see interest rates in the 2% or 3% range, Martin said rates are lower now than they have been in the last few years.

“If you got your loan last summer, our rates are lower now than that,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

THURSDAYS 9AM - 2PM AUGUST 28 - OCTOBER 3

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.

“Animal care staff actually carried a stuffed gorilla around the habitat while interacting with the troop to properly demonstrate how to carry a baby,”

Talent

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turning 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

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.”

Bandia and her baby girl are doing well and can be seen in the zoo’s gorilla habitat.

According to a press release, it will be up to the public to figure out what the baby girl will be named, in the form of a vote.

Voting opened Aug. 26, and each vote requires a minimum of a $10 donation. People can choose from one of the following names: Usala, Amateka, Mbere, Lobeke, and Montema.

Voting will be open through Sept. 9, and members of the public can vote as many times as they want, with a $10 donation for each vote. The zoo will announce the winning name shortly after the contest concludes.

People can find more information on the baby and voting at detroitzoo.org.

— TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN

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.

CRIME WATCH

Resident reports thousands stolen from bank account

BERKLEY — A resident reported to the Public Safety Department at 1:50 p.m. Aug. 8 that thousands of dollars had been stolen from her.

According to police, the 71-year-old Berkley woman came to the department to report that the money had been stolen from her bank account.

The woman said she checked her Flagstar Bank account that morning and found there was an unknown withdrawal of $5,000 by a financial investment company. The woman said she didn’t authorize the withdrawal.

Drunken driver found with loaded gun

BERKLEY — A 36-year-old Warren man was arrested for operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more and carrying a concealed weapon at 10:35 p.m. Aug. 4 near Woodward Avenue and Eaton Road.

The report stated that a police vehicle was driving behind a blue Volkswagen and a green Kia Soul on Woodward. Police observed the Volkswagen overtake the Kia at a high rate of speed. As the Volkswagen changed lanes, the Kia also began to speed up and both vehicles were traveling at more than 60 mph.

Police attempted to pull over both vehicles, and were able to get the Kia to yield, though the Volkswagen was able to get away. The officer detected an odor of intoxicants coming from the Kia’s driver, who admitted to having a beer earlier, according to the report. The driver failed a number of sobriety tests and submitted a breath test of 0.24% blood alcohol content, according to police. He was placed under arrest. Police said that a search of his vehicle found a loaded handgun.

— Mike Koury

Photo provided by the Detroit Zoological Society

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

20A/ WOODWARD TALK • AUG. 28, 2024

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 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, www. artsbeatseats.com

SEPT. 11

Financial literacy workshop: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleylib. evanced.info/signup/calendar

SEPT. 14

Rib Fest fundraiser and contest: Benefits family of Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Brad Reckling, includes tin can auction, 50-50, gun raffles, live bands, beer tent and food, noon-9 p.m., Berkley American Legion Post #374, 2079 12 Mile Road, account. venmo.com/u/LegionBBQ

SEPT. 15

Sunday Matinee Songwriters Series: Featuring local musician Chris Oliver, 2 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/songwriter

SEPT. 21

Chamber Music Detroit: Performance by cellist Zuill

Bailey and pianist Awadagin Pratt, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25

SEPT. 28

Clawson Fall Festival: Hayrides, live music, artisan market, food trucks, kids activities, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnut tent, bake sale, and Clawson Fire Department’s bonfire event, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer Ave., (248) 589-0334, parksrec@cityofclawson.com

SEPT. 29

‘No Balls’ Comedy Ball: Fundraiser for Michigan Animal Adoption Network and Canine Companions Rescue Center, presented by Pet Supplies Plus Bloomfield Hills, featuring comedian Dave Dyer and emcee Jay Towers, cash bar, buffet dinner, raffles and auctions, and adoptable puppies, 12:30-5 p.m., Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, (586) 914-1623, marieskladd@yahoo.com, nbcb. weebly.com

ONGOING

Art exhibits: “Summer Invitational” showcases 60 art markets from metro Detroit, on display noon-5 p.m. (noon-9 p.m. Aug. 30) through end of August, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, (248) 544-0394, lawrencestreetgallery.com

YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

Please join Michelle O’Hara, Director of Advance Planning at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, for a thoughtful discussion about the many benefits of early funeral and cremation planning.

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

• “The Pop Art Paintings of Michael Crane: Cat-OSphere & Beyond” on display 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 28-29 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 30, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org

• “Painted Reflections” by Kathie Troshynski and Diane Matz, on display Sept. 4-27 with opening reception 2-4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and mid-month reception 2-4:30 p.m. Sept. 22, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, (248) 544-0394, lawrencestreetgallery.com

Live music: 4-5 p.m. Sept. 1 (Ammy Amorette) and Sept. 8 (Brad Stuart), Schiffer Park, Planavon Street and West Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, www.downtown ferndale.com

Splash pads: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Labor Day, Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave. in Ferndale, (248) 544-6767

• 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily until Labor Day, Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave. in Berkley, (248) 658-3470

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/upcoming-events

• Meets 3 p.m. every second Saturday, Roseland Cemetery, 29001 N. Woodward Ave. in Berkley, roselandparkmi.com, (248) 541-1154 (ext. 2520)

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 506-7389

Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 31, South Robina Avenue at 12 Mile Road in Berkley, (248) 658-3353, berkleyfarmersmarket.com

• 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3276, more on Facebook

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/chapterevents/527

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH | 6:30 P.M.

Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH | 12:OO P.M.

Ike’s Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights, MI 48312

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH | 12:OO P.M.

Green Burial Seminar @ Loui’s Pizza, 23141 Dequindre, Hazel Park, MI 48030

Please RSVP to 586-731-2411 as seating is limited and meals will be served.

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