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Two candidates file to run for mayor of Farmington Hills BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Two candidates have decided to enter the Farmington Hills mayoral race in November, and both are likely familiar names for some voters. Ken Massey and Theresa Rich have both served on Farmington Hills’ City Council, with Massey also previously serving as the city’s mayor. Massey was mayor from 2015-2019, and it was
during that same time that Rich was a member of City Council. Massey was on City Council prior to being mayor and was re-elected to council after serving two consecutive terms as mayor. He is currently a Farmington Hills City Council member. “There are no term limits in any seat for City Council, with the exception of mayor, and for mayor, you can serve two consecutive terms and then you have to step away,” Massey said.
LEFT: Current Farmington Hills City Council member Ken Massey has decided to run for mayor. The election is scheduled for this November. Photo provided by Ken Massey
RIGHT: Former Farmington Hills City Council member Theresa Rich is a candidate to be the city’s mayor.
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THOUSANDS GATHER FOR FARMINGTON FOUNDERS FESTIVAL BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — Thousands of people gathered into downtown Farmington for this year’s version of the Farmington Founders Festival. The festival was held July 20-22 and featured events such as a parade, a 5K color run, live music, a kids zone, the Farmington Fido Fest, vendors and food trucks. It was the 59th year of the event. “By all accounts, it seemed to be a success,” said Farmington Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kate Knight. “We had thousands of people downtown, and reports indicate that it was a successful event.”
LEFT: People gathered for the 59th Farmington Founders Festival, which took place July 20-22. At the festival, children had the opportunity to play “Gel Blaster.” ABOVE: Suzette Aquino, of K9 Star Productions, is pictured with Why, a frisbee dog, at the Farmington Founders Festival. Farmington Mayor Sara Bowman referred to this year’s version of the festival as an “unequivocal success.” Photos by Donna Dalziel
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A Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan Detroit “Senior-Senior” prom took place at Meer Apartments in West Bloomfield July 30 for eight dining room employees who recently graduated from local high schools, with senior residents of the apartment complex taking part in the festivities.
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The Friendship Circle’s 18th Walk4Friendship fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27. The fundraiser is set to benefit individuals with special needs.
LEFT: Resident Dolly Murley was one of the attendees at the Roaring ’20s-themed party.
‘Seeing the floods of purple t-shirts walking together is beautiful’
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A good time in support of a good cause could be in store for thousands of residents later this month. The Friendship Circle of Michigan’s 18th Walk4Friendship fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 27. The walk is approximately 1.7 miles, with the route scheduled to start at the Friendship Circle’s Farber Center and end at the Friendship Circle’s Meer Center. The Friendship Circle provides recreational, social, educational and vocational programming for individuals with special needs.
RIGHT: Meer Apartments resident Debbie Warner was named queen, with recent North Farmington High School graduate Stephen Harb named king. ABOVE: Meer Apartments esident Anne Rubenstein dances with recent Walled Lake Northern graduate Allan Zolctarevsky.
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to one of the appeals of last year’s festival, which would also be an option later that day. “It was fun to see the dogs jump in the water last year,” she said. “It’s just nice to have something to do downtown.” As for Tony, he discussed his favorite part of the festival. “Usually, the food for me — I like the food,” he said. “It’s nice to have people come out — see your neighbors, I guess.” Although in the past Bowman’s favorite part of the festival had been the parade, this year she had a personal reason for another event sticking out to her. “The color run was extra special this year,” she said. “My sister was in from out of town. It brought back great memories for me of when we used to run this together when we were kids, and so, running through town with her and getting to wave to our neighbors, (and) the fact that she got to see so many people that she hasn’t seen over the years since she’s moved away. … Everything went really well.” Farmington Mayor Pro Tem Joe LaRussa See FESTIVAL on page 5A
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According to an email sent by Knight, based on software from Oakland County, more than 41,000 visitors were counted at the festival. Farmington Mayor Sara Bowman said the festival was an “unequivocal success.” “The fact that Farmington Road was open again and we were able to return to our previous setup really makes it a cohesive festival,” she said. “The last few years, due to construction and things happening, we had to move some of our events to different locations, and it worked great, but having everything back, in my mind, where it belongs, it had a nice flow to it, where you started in Riley Park and had all the dog events, and then moved into the parking lot area where they had Fido Fest, and then over to the food court, which was expanded with substantially more options this year. We were happy to get so many of the food vendors that we hadn’t been able to for the last few years. And of course the live music and tent right there at the heart of the festival flowed right into our vendors, which we almost doubled this year.” Dan Rickard, of the Farmington Hills Fire Department, attended the festival with his daughter. “I like the kid area,” he said. “She had a bunch of fun over there, (with) the bounce houses and stuff. … It’s been a few years since I’ve been out here, so it’s nice to come back.” Being local residents, Tony and Lynn Fanelli have attended the festival in the past and decided to spend part of a Saturday afternoon taking in the festivities yet again this year. After arriving, Lynn’s mind drifted back
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also weighed in on the festivities. “Founders Festival 2023 was once again a great event for Farmington, its residents, and visitors,” LaRussa stated via email. “More than 43,000 attendees had the chance to enjoy summer nights in Downtown Farmington, and that speaks to the attractiveness of our community and the skills of all the event planners, volunteers and talented people who contribute to this festive weekend.” The opportunity for thousands of people to see some of the work that has taken place in Farmington stood out to Knight. “It was a really nice chance to show off our brand-new streetscape on Farmington Road,” she said. “The flowers are blooming and the trees are lush and brand-new. It was kind of an unveiling to the community. … It was a good chance to welcome everyone and show off that public investment that was an important project for the city.” Bowman acknowledged volunteers, as well as Farmington Public Safety and Department of Public Works workers, for their roles in the festival. She received a positive report from the city’s public safety director and DPW director.
“I’m pleased to say that we were incident free,” Bowman said. “There were no reportings of anything out of the ordinary, and to me, that’s really important, to make sure that we provide a safe environment for people to enjoy.” The Farmington Founders Festival can be an excellent way of attracting former residents back to town. “Some of the comments I fielded were from sort of homecoming visits — people who had grown up in the area and were delighted to revisit and connect with friends and family, and were taken back and delighted with all the change that’s happening,” Knight said. Although this year’s event is now a part of history, for those who enjoy the Farmington Founders Festival, Bowman shared a reason to be excited. “This was year 59 for the Founders Festival, and not even 24 hours after the conclusion, all of the activities are already focused on the 60-year anniversary next year, and it’s going to correlate with the 200-year bicentennial celebration of the city of Farmington’s founding, so I can only imagine that next year is going to be bigger and better,” she said. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
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Metroparks receive grant to combat invasive spotted lanternfly METRO DETROIT — An invasive fly that’s known to damage crops has made its way to Michigan, threatening the state’s fruit and wine growers. Native to eastern Asia, the spotted lanternfly was first discovered in the U.S. in 2014, in Pennsylvania. The insect has since spread to several states on the East Coast. In Michigan, the spotted lanternfly’s first live population was found in Pontiac last year. “A lot of invasive species come from Eurasia into North America, and they are introduced in shipping. They come in, in a pallet of wood, inside fruit, those kinds of things,” said Tyler Mitchell, the chief of natural resources for the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. “This particular one represents a threat to, primarily, timber, as well as agriculture crops, so it’s a concern for damage of those species — things like grapes, apples and other things that are grown in the region.” The invasive species, he said, feeds on
important Michigan crops, including grapes, apples and hops, although its preferred host plant is the tree of heaven, commonly called ailanthus. While feeding on them, the pest secretes a sugar-rich, sticky liquid called honeydew. Honeydew and the resulting black sooty mold can kill plants and attract other pests that disrupt crop production and harvesting. Four regional Metroparks — Kensington, Indian Springs, Stony Creek and Wolcott Mill — are located within a 20-mile range of the initial Pontiac infestation. Combined, the parks cover over 14,000 acres and include grasslands, woodlands, wetlands and lakes. The large woodland areas — with populations of tree of heaven, sumac, grape, black walnut and maples — have the potential to create a biomass center for the lanternfly in the region, according to officials. To get ahead of any potential spread, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks was recently awarded a grant from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program to survey its parks for the spotted lanternfly and to treat trees of heaven.
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According to a press release, fundraisers such as Walk4Friendship help to support the nonprofit in its mission of providing friendship and inclusion to nearly 3,000 individuals with special needs. This year’s theme, “As You Are,” embodies the principles of inclusion and serves as a reminder that the Friendship Circle is a place where kids and adults alike are accepted, valued and celebrated, the release states. According to Bassie Shemtov, who is the Friendship Circle’s co-founder, last year’s Walk4Friendship broke a record by raising $750,000, which surpassed the nonprofit’s goal of $650,000. Walk4Friendship is the Friendship Circle’s largest fundraiser, and this year’s goal equals the amount raised last year. “Fundraising at the walk makes everything happen — everything from our children’s division, our teen volunteers, our teen mental health, our vocational programs for our adults,” Shemtov said. “So literally everything we do, the walk is a real chunk of the budget, and besides being a super-important fundraiser, it’s also our key way of getting the word out to the community, to realizing the beauty of people with special needs, and as well as, it’s (in) the community’s best interest to have people with special needs as part of their workplace, and bringing them into their community, their family, and realizing that we all have a lot to gain from it.” Shemtov estimated that 3,000 people attended last year’s Walk4Friendship, and with a “tremendous effort” to get the word out, this year’s event could attract even more people. The Friendship Circle has been reaching out to different groups, such as men’s and women’s clubs, and marching bands, and according to Shemtov, for those that bring at least 10 people, the Friendship Circle will make iron-ons with logos that go on the sleeves of T-shirts provided to walkers, allowing the groups to represent their “minicommunity.” Aside from a free T-shirt, attendees are also treated to food and entertainment. Scheduled entertainment this year includes rides, a zipline and a scavenger hunt. “Nothing costs,” Shemtov said. “In fact, the scavenger hunt, if you find all of the seven parts, you get a very cool Friendship Circle cap. It’s (going to) be a fun event.” West Bloomfield resident Lori Ellis worked in speech and pathology for more than 35 years, including approximately 30 for Royal Oak Schools, before retiring about five years ago.
Since retiring, she has authored “educational and fun” children’s books to help children with disabilities, as well as general education students, including one she coauthored with Lisa Sherbel titled “Speech Tips with Spunky Monkey.” Ellis is a supporter of the Walk4Friendship events. “I feel like it’s a great fundraiser,” she said. “It helps out the community. … It’s very rewarding to see that this is available in our community, and it helps out so many families and children.” Hosting an event that attracts thousands of people is not something that Shemtov anticipated when the nonprofit was started. “It’s not something I ever thought would happen, so it is inspirational on a daily basis to see how people with special needs affect our community,” she said. “It’s invigorating and exciting every day to continue to do the things that we are doing together.” The level of support that the community has shown for individuals with special needs by participating in events such as the Walk4Friendship has not gone unnoticed. “They feel like they’re the celebrities in town,” Shemtov said. “People with special needs around here are adored, loved, respected (and) appreciated. People see that they have that special (something) inside that, unfortunately, us more typically developing people don’t have — that beauty that they have.” Ellis said the Friendship Circle plays a huge role in the community. “It provides such support for families that are looking for some additional support,” she said. “It provides a social aspect (and) educational support. … This walk is so important because they need those donations to help with these programs.” From Shemtov’s perspective, participating in the Walk4Friendship is like joining a community that is changing the way the world sees people with special needs. “Seeing the floods of purple T-shirts walking together is beautiful, and I feel like the energy, you feel it,” she said. “Everyone’s happy to be there. Everyone’s excited to make the difference. It’s a very special, positive energy. … As the name of this year’s slogan is ‘As You Are,’ we’re asking everyone, as they are, to kinda step up to the plate and join the community in making the world a better place.” To register for the walk in advance or make a donation, visit walk4friendship.com. Registration is scheduled to open at 10:30 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and the walk at 11:45 a.m. Parking is available at Temple Israel, located at 5725 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield.
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Beechview Breakers set swimming records
FARMINGTON HILLS — According to an email, the Beechview Breakers, which operate as part of the Beechview Swim and Tennis Club in Farmington Hills, had some record-breaking swims during the course of the team’s season. Maryn Varga, who is part of the 8 and under girls squad, had two individual recordbreaking performances in the 25-meter freestyle and 25-meter backstroke. Kinley Birmelin also had two individual record-breaking performances, as she broke records in the 50-meter butterfly and 50-meter backstroke for the girls 9/10 squad. The Breakers also set three 40 and under relay records. Chase Hougard, Timothy Simpson, Amaia Brown and Varga broke the Beechview club record in the 200-meter freestyle relay, with Hougard, Simpson, Birmelin and Varga setting the Beechview pool record in the 200-meter freestyle relay. Simpson, Stella Pandza, Birmelin and Varga set the Beechview pool record in the 200-meter medley relay. The Breakers are led by head coach Eric Schuman and have participated in the Northwest Suburban Swim League — swimming meets against other clubs from Oakland County — for 55 years, according to the email.
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FARMINGTON HILLS — The Michigan Department of Transportation contract crews working on the I-696 Restore the Reuther Rebuilding Michigan project are beginning to rebuild major freeway interchange ramps, according to a press release from MDOT. Through late August, the southbound M-10 ramp to eastbound 696 is scheduled to be closed while it is being rebuilt. Southbound M-10 traffic traveling to eastbound I-696 will be detoured via eastbound 10 Mile Road, northbound Lahser Road and eastbound Coral Gables Street to eastbound I-696, according to the release. The eastbound I-696 ramp to Orchard Lake Road is scheduled to be closed for rebuilding until early September. During this work, traffic is set to be detoured using southbound M-10, southbound US-24, then northbound Franklin Road to west-
bound 11 Mile Road to get to Orchard Lake Road. “This $275 million project includes rebuilding the roadway from the base up, including storm sewer replacement work, and rebuilding ramps at Orchard Lake Road, American Drive, Franklin Road, and US-24 (Telegraph Road),” the release states. “This year, eastbound I-696 is being rebuilt from I-275 to east of US-24 (Telegraph Road). The westbound lanes will be rebuilt in 2024. Project details can be found at drivingoakland.com. Funding for this project is made possible by the Rebuilding Michigan program “to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state’s economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state’s infrastructure.” Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support about 3,328 jobs, according to the release.
Preschool outdoor open house scheduled FARMINGTON HILLS — Educators and staff at the city of Farmington Hills Nature Preschool, located in Heritage Park, are scheduled to host an open house for families interested in the school’s 2023-24 school term. Families with children ages 3-5 are welcome, and registration is not required, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. The Farmington Hills Heritage Park Nature Preschool Open House is set for 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 24915 Farmington Road.
The Nature Preschool Open House will provide an opportunity for families to meet teachers and other preschool-affiliated families and to take a tour of the facility. Indoor and outdoor activity stations are planned for the children, with information available for parents and guardians. Light refreshments will also be provided, according to the release. “The Heritage Park Nature Preschool offers a meaningful and immersive nature-based learning program,” the release states. “The research-based curriculum focuses on play and discovery so that children
Hawk Makerspace schedule set to begin
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Hawk Makerspace is scheduled to offer classes and workshops for teens 12 and older and adults beginning in September, with registration now open, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. The schedule is set to feature classes on beginner sewing and T-shirt quilting, along with woodshop classes to teach people how to build cornhole sets, Shaker-style tables, Adirondack chairs and more, the release states. Classes typically run a minimum of six weeks, and workshops are often scheduled for one day, according to the release. “The Makerspace has been designed to empower makers of all ages and abilities,” the release states. “The community resource provides users with access to a quality technical space and equipment. Staff also work with participants to foster a culture of community by way of shared resources, shared knowledge, shared experiences and shared responsibility.” Designated woodshop and craft lab hours are also available to the public, with daily, monthly or annual studio passholder programs available for beginners, hobbyists and entrepreneurs, according to the release. The Hawk Makerspace earned the 2022-23 Facility Design Award from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association. The space was made possible through a grant from the Bosch Community Fund, according to the release. For more information, visit fhgov.com/makerspace. can connect deeply with nature. Learning objectives are like a traditional preschool, but your child’s nature preschool experience will be anything but conventional.” Half-day classes are available from September, after Labor Day, through early June, the release states. To learn more about the Farmington Hills Heritage Park Nature Preschool or for more information, call (248) 473-1870 or email Nature Center Supervisor Ashlie Smith at asmith@fhgov.com.
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METRO DETROIT — Many years ago, when their kids were younger, Bill and Robin Heller were out with the family at Greenfield Village, in Dearborn, for the Old Car Festival. The annual event gives antique car owners — from across the country — the opportunity to display their vehicles and drive around the property. “We were walking past this one area,” Bill said. “There was an elderly couple, sitting in their lawn chairs, underneath this big, beautiful oak tree. They both had books in their hands and they were sound asleep. It looked so peaceful.” That image was one of the reasons Bill and Robin became interested in antique cars. The Grosse Pointe Farms couple owns two vintage vehicles: a 1930 Hupmobile Cabriolet, which is the one that Bill drives, and Robin’s 1918 Detroit Electric built by the Anderson Electric Car Co. Bill’s desire to drive a Hupmobile also stems from his upbringing. “My dad, being a journeyman and tool and die maker, fixed everything around our house. He had a workshop down in the basement,” Bill said. “Being the eldest son, it was my responsibility to stand there and watch him. There was a picture of him in his Hupmobile when he was a young man. It was the first car he was able to buy.” When it came time for his parents to move out of Bill’s childhood home and into a condominium, his dad was going to toss out the photo of him in the Hupmobile, but Bill stopped him. “I want this picture,” he told his dad. “I stared at it all those years while all my friends were out playing. So when we got interested in cars, Robin enrolled me in the Hupmobile Club.” Bill’s Hupmobile is the same model his dad owned but with some different features. Bill found the car after his father died. “It’s the only convertible I’ve ever had. It’s reminiscent for me of my dad,” Bill said. “When the top is down, you get the wind in your hair. It’s unique. It’s different. It’s fun.” The Hellers are members of the Antique Electric Club, which is part of the
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ABOVE: Robin Heller sits inside her 1918 Detroit Electric. The vintage vehicle is often displayed at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit. Behind her is Bill Heller’s 1930 Hupmobile Cabriolet convertible. RIGHT: Robin and Bill Heller, of Grosse Pointe Farms, love to share details about their vintage vehicles: her 1918 Detroit Electric and his 1930 Hupmobile Cabriolet.
ABOVE: Modern batteries power the 1918 Detroit Electric. RIGHT: The 1918 Detroit Electric is designed like a carriage and has a parlor feel.
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Antique Automobile Club of America based in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Both the Hupmobile and the Detroit Electric have been displayed at various events, including the Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, the Concours d’Elegance in Grosse Pointe Farms, and the EyesOn Design at the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. During the weekend of July 28-30, Bill and Robin displayed the 1918 Detroit Electric in the “EVs: Then and Now” exhibit at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, located at 461 Piquette Ave. in Detroit. This year’s Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village is set for Sept. 9-10. For more information, visit thehenryford.org.
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Robin and Bill both have researched the history of the Detroit Electric. “As modes of transportation were shifting away from the horse, they opted more towards electric,” Robin said. Vehicles at the time also were powered by steam or gasoline.
Robin Heller drives the 1918 Detroit Electric, left, and her husband, Bill Heller, is the driver of the 1930 Hupmobile Cabriolet convertible. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
“The Detroit Electric was very popular,” Robin said. “It’s a unique kind of thing to drive. It’s very easy to stop and start. There is no cranking. The design of it is almost like a carriage. It’s almost a Cinderella kind of feeling because you’re up high.” The window area of the 1918 model is known as the “greenhouse.” “The doors go up to a certain level, and then you’ve got windows that go above it. So you got your side windows and your windshield. That’s called the ‘greenhouse,’” Robin said. “The visibility is great. You can see all
around.” The vehicle’s interior is referred to as “parlor seating.” “The driver actually drives from the back seat. You’ve got a friend sitting next to you. In front, I’ve got one chair that swings around so that it can face you on the passenger side,” Robin said. “Directly in front of me is a small jump seat. You can have four people comfortably sitting in there, all facing each other talking. That’s the parlor aspect of it. It can feel like a living room.” Because it’s electric, there is no gas ped-
al. Instead of a steering wheel, tillers are used to maneuver the car. A tiller provides leverage in the form of torque to turn the device that changes the direction of the vehicle. “There’s a tiller for steering where I push to the left to go left or I would pull towards me to go right,” Robin said. “There’s a second one that is shorter that is used for the throttle. Those are my five speeds.” With her sailing background, Robin was a natural at using the tillers. The 1918 Detroit Electric can drive as fast as 22 mph. There are no blinkers, so Robin uses hand signals when turning left or right. The Hellers make sure to charge the car on a regular basis. “Nowadays, we carry our own charger with us,” Bill said. “It’s built into the car. If you deplete the battery, it takes about eight hours to charge.” Robin likes to ride around the Grosse Pointes and in rural areas with the Detroit Electric. It often draws attention from other drivers, as was the case when she recently took it for a drive over to a friend’s house. While stopped at a red light, the driver next to her wanted to know what kind of car she was driving. “A Detroit Electric,” she told him a couple of times before the light turned green.
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are now occurring. “In the old days, police and fire departments had pensions,” said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “There were bad hours and pay might not be great, but they knew there was a good retirement opportunity at the end.” “We’ve seen an increase in retirements the last few years,” added Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. “Ours were mainly due to having hired a lot of staff between 1986 and 1988, when the tower of the jail was opened. All of those department members who were hired then have been eligible for retirement in recent years. We have had an increase of individuals who start here and then go to other departments or other jobs. We also have had an increase in requests for services for our contracted communities.” Bouchard said the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office hired more than a hundred officers in the last year, but that they are still short by See POLICE on page 13A
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about 65 people. The Macomb County Sheriff ’s Department said that it had 40 of its 230 deputy positions open recently, but a recruiting class has recently dropped the shortfall to about 20. Both said that one of the key issues is the perception of law enforcement and how this is causing many to not go into law enforcement as a career. High profile controversies, such as the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, has lowered the opinion of law enforcement in the eyes of a significant number of people. “The perception of police on the national stage also has been horrible. Any officer who has acted inappropriately should, obviously, be held accountable, but this is a small number of officers, but that impression has washed over all officers. People are asking why they would want to go into a field where they would have to deal with this perception,” said Bouchard. “I see it similar to the Vietnam vets, who came home after serving and were demonized. I have seen businesses and restaurants that refuse to serve cops. … I want people to know that the person who hates a bad cop the most is a good cop.” “Some of the factors I believe are responsible have to do with the negative press regarding law enforcement,” Wickersham agreed. “There are also a lot of jobs in the private sector where people can make more money. The work-from-home component is very popular with the younger generation. The job itself has danger and liability.” Bouchard thinks one of the reasons law enforcement is so acutely affected by recruitment shortages is that a police department cannot reduce the area it is responsible for policing. “If you can’t hire enough servers at a restaurant, you can close that area of the restaurant or that location,” he explained. “Police departments can never not patrol part of the community. We have to work double shifts, and it has been like this for years. This creates very strong potential for burnout, which causes people to quit, which exacerbates the problem.” Bouchard went on to say that while some communities aren’t seeing the effects of this officer shortage, other communities are seeing very real effects, ranging from fewer school resource officers to fewer detectives being available to investigate major crimes. “The community hasn’t seen a lot of effects because we are filling the gaps with double shifts and people working overtime and stretching ourselves thin,” he said. He added that some Oakland County communities haven’t been affected, “but a lot of places,
especially in larger cities, are seeing the largest crime increase in decades. Some cities are seeing unchecked violence because there simply aren’t enough police officers out there.” Wickersham agreed, saying that he has seen many departments suffering from significant burnout. Additional overtime also adds up and can increase a department’s budget. “Even when you have shortages, you have a lot of forced overtime,” he said. “When people take a sick day or have a training day, you have to move someone over from another shift. Doing that too often leads to burnout. Some people want the overtime, but when it happens too often, people just can’t handle it.” In 2022, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $30 million in grants to help departments pay for police academy recruits, and in April, the Legislature passed a bill that allows departments to recoup all or some training costs from recruits if they leave for another department within four years. The U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed bipartisan legislation authored by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters that aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing recruits to work in the communities where they live. “The Strong Communities Act” would provide federal grants for local law enforcement recruits who agree to attend school or academy and then serve in a law enforcement agency in their respective communities. Both sheriffs said that numerous departments are now stepping up their efforts to recruit new officers through measures such as community outreach, paying for training and signing bonuses. Yet both said that the process of refilling their numbers is a slow one and that there is no telling how these shortages will continue to affect communities in the meantime. “You’ve got to go out into the community and engage with residents. Talk with people, talk with kids and give them insight into what you get out of the job,” said Wickersham. “Like any job, there will be days you will have bad days, but there are a lot of rewarding aspects to it too. We particularly want to get into the high schools and job fairs. We have a recruiting team doing that right now. We are paying for training, in a lot of cases. Some departments are using signing bonuses, but we have not done that.” Bouchard said they are expanding their outreach. “We worked with the county to create incentives like signing bonuses,” Bouchard said. “We are doing everything we can to fill those holes because we have no other choice. Failure is not an option.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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PLAN A VISIT TO WALLOON LAKE BY GREG TASKER WALLOON LAKE — A couple of decades ago, while following Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps through the woods, rivers and towns of northern Michigan, I made my way to the village of Walloon Lake, where, I discovered, there was no village. A few shabby buildings still stood, remnants of the village’s heyday as a summer destination a century earlier for the Hemingway family and other Midwest vacationers. Other than a general store, there was nothing to stop for. I kept going. So imagine my surprise when I returned recently to discover that the Village of Walloon Lake had reappeared — almost magically — with refurbished and new buildings along the shores of this unusually shaped lake that spans Charlevoix and Emmet counties. That’s largely due to the passion of Jonathan Borisch, a developer from Grand Rapids and a Walloon Lake native, who has resurrected the village after decades of decline (that’s another story). Hemingway, of course, would not recognize the village today but Walloon Lake offers all the amenities vacationers expect in a classic Michigan resort town. There’s an ice cream shop and candy store, a coffee bar, a few restaurants, and other shops. A new general store is also in the works, expected to open early next year. The lake, of course, is the big draw and boat rentals can be found at the marina.
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Walloon Lake is also an ideal location from which to explore this bucolic region of northwestern Michigan. Walloon Lake is a short drive from both Charlevoix and Petoskey and just minutes from Boyne City and the Boyne Mountain Resort. It’s also located within the expansive Petoskey Wine Region. A word of warning, however. You might be hard-pressed to leave Walloon Lake after checking into the charming Hotel Walloon. Reminiscent of a grand lakeside hotel of another era, Hotel Walloon invites relaxation. There are porches with rocking chairs. Rooms with private balconies. Beach chairs lining the shoreline. And the lobby, dominated by a large stone fireplace, makes you want to kick back and relax with a book and a glass of wine from the cruvinet. Opened in 2015, Hotel Walloon was the first new lodging property in the village in 90 years and among the new businesses that have helped put the resort back on the map. The hotel has been racking up awards since it opened. The latest comes from Travel & Leisure magazine, which ranked Hotel Walloon as the Best Resort in the Midwest and as the No. 5 Resort in the United States. If you choose to linger, two restaurants are within walking distance, and it’s a leisurely
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stroll through the village, home to just 315 year-round residents (the wooded shoreline of the 4,270-acre lake is teeming with summer homes and cottages). The center is the Village Green on Walloon Lake. The park is home to a recently installed statue of Ernest Hemingway called “The Old Man and the Cat.” There’s also a series of historical signs that share the region’s history, including ties to the Hemingway family. On Walloon Lake, the Hemingway family’s summer cottage, Windermere, still stands and remains owned by the family. It is not open to the public. Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer. Greg’s articles focused on northern Michigan travel will appear in C & G Newspapers during the summer. MARY
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“We’re very excited to receive the grant funding,” Mitchell said. “It really enables us to get out ahead of this problem, and to try to identify any locations where it may spread into neighboring communities, into their timber harvesting areas, or to businesses that grow grapes for wine or apples in orchards, all of those types of businesses.” The $30,000 grant, Mitchell explained, will allocate $10,000 each year to the cause through 2025. As part of the project, the Metroparks will be working with a contractor to survey the four Metroparks to check for the spotted lanternfly in all stages of its lifespan, followed by removal of trees of heaven. “Receiving grant funding like this is super important for us to be able to identify these invasive species early, before they take a foothold, and really address the issue before it is a large concern,” said Danielle Mauter, a spokesperson for the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. The public can help by reporting sightings of spotted lanternfly by taking pictures, if possible, recording the location and trying to collect them in a container.
ACCORDING TO MICHIGAN.GOV, HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO IDENTIFY SPOTTED LANTERNFLY:
· Adults are 1-inch-long leaf hoppers. Folded wings are gray to brown, with black spots. · Open wings reveal a yellow and black abdomen and bright red hind wings with black spots transitioning to black and white bands at the edge. · Nymphs are 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch long, wingless and beetle-like, first appearing black with white spots and developing red patches as they mature. · Egg masses resemble old chewing gum, with a gray, waxy, putty-like coating. · Hatched eggs appear as brownish, seed-like deposits. — Source Michigan.gov The adult spotted lanternfly is about 1 inch long and is most visible in August through October. Its folded wings are gray/brown with black spots.
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Massey said that there were initiatives that were started when he previously served as mayor that he would like to continue. One of his interests is a business incubator on the third floor of The Hawk – Farmington Hills Community Center. From Massey’s perspective, it is an opportunity to create new companies, new jobs and new economic interests that can benefit Farmington Hills. “I (want to) see that continue to expand,” he said. “It’s a continuation of the work that was previously begun, and I think that my background for some of the current challenges within the community … will go a long way towards helping us continue to meet those challenges.” Since serving one term on City Council, Rich said that she has been leading the Oakland County task force on elder abuse and exploitation and was elected as one of the vice presidents of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. “I am running to help build Farmington Hills as a destination city and continue building a community that works for everybody,” she said. “I did have a term on council from 2015 to 2019, and we were able to get quite a bit done. There are some things I would like to come back and continue working on.” Both Massey and Rich agree that there are things that are going right in Farmington Hills, including being a safe and diverse city, as well as one that is fiscally responsible. However, both also have ideas that they think could make the city even better. “I am very much a proven problemsolver, so I am not one who believes all the solutions come only from within Farmington Hills,” Rich said. “I think that solutions happen by building coalitions with different groups of people and hearing different points of view. What I would be doing is increasing partnerships with other entities, and that’s how I’ve gotten things done in the past. I would encourage Farmington Hills to do that to a greater extent.” Despite how popular The Hawk has been with residents, Massey pointed out that a number of seniors still utilize the Costick Center, including for activities such as swimming. He said that estimates on fixing the center are upwards of $20 million, and it is his aspiration to get a handle on reducing the overall costs without reducing programming. Massey also said that the next mayor needs to deal with the deer population issue
that we have on the horizon?” she said. “For instance, in our city, by 2026, we are going to have more households with seniors than households with students. What are we doing to make sure that, first, we are providing the services that those seniors are going to need, and second, what are we doing to attract more people to our city? … Becoming a destination city is something that’s important to me.” Rich and her husband, Brian, have a law firm in Farmington Hills. They have two children.
She is also an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University’s business school. Massey and his wife, Katherine, raised two sons. They have four grandchildren. Massey works as a senior director for venture development at Wayne State, where he is also a professor of pharmacology at the university’s medical school. Both Massey and Rich have extensive educational backgrounds. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
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in the city. From his perspective, he has a “nice way” to deal with it in a way that won’t necessarily offend people who want the deer to stay or those who support a deer culling. Massey prefers to hold off on announcing his plan for now. Whether or not to allow commercial marijuana dispensaries in the city has also been a source of controversy. As of now, Farmington Hills is an optout city. “One of the issues that we have to talk about is this cannabis issue, because the city’s been slow-walking it,” Massey said. “We need to come up with an official policy and position statement. Right now, I think what we’ve done, which has been a sort of wait-and-see attitude, has been the right approach. … I think we need to come together, communicate and come up with a plan on where and what to do with that particular issue.” Rich shared another factor that helped her decide to run, and it came as a result of being part of a political leadership program offered by Michigan State University. “Every year they pick 24 people — 12 men, 12 women, 12 Dems, 12 Republicans — and we meet for 11 months, one weekend a month to work through, ‘What are issues in our state, and how do we listen to and hear each other’s viewpoints, see where we have commonalities and what we can learn?’” she said. “That’s part of what helped me figure out that it was the right thing for me to run, all the conversations with people with different points of view than mine.” From Massey’s perspective, the two primary things that attract people to move into a community are safe neighborhoods and good schools. He would like to arrange two meetings a year between City Council and elected school board representatives. He is a proponent of supporting school boards, but demanding excellence. “And the only way we can do that is by good communication and working together, so that if there are things we can do to help them, so be it, (and) if there are things they can do to help us,” Massey said. “We all have a vested interest in making sure that we work hand-in-glove together, without stepping on each other’s toes, but work together to ensure that we have a safe community with great schools. … I think that’s a great value for the residents and the businesses.” Rich expressed an interest in boosting residents’ trust in local government and being an inclusive community. “I am not running on a platform of anybody doing something wrong or that we should be making wholesale changes. I’m running to look at, what are the problems
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FOOD TRUCK TUESDAYS RETURN
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A variety of food options will be available for local residents on Tuesdays through Sept. 26. Food Truck Tuesdays are scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the tent between the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and the Recreation Activities Centre, at 4640 Walnut Lake Road. According to West Bloomfield Township’s website, it is an event series organized by West Bloomfield Township, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, the West Bloomfield Police Department and the parks department.
NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS
MARISSA CARSON OF HIGHLAND IS THE NEW MISS OAKLAND COUNTY ROCHESTER HILLS – Marissa Maxine Carson, 20, of Highland Township was crowned Miss Oakland County 2023 at the annual competition July 15 at Oakland University. The theater major at Oakland Community College won $1,850 in education scholarships, as well as several other prizes and gifts. Carson won scholarships of $1,200 for winning Miss Oakland County and $200 for the Vivian Zhong Best Talent Award for her rendition of “Wishing You Were Here Again,” from “The Phantom of the Opera.” She also earned scholarships of $250 for the Aldo Vagnozzi Community Service Award and $200 for the JoAnn Lingenfelter Spirit of Miss America Award. Carson, who plans to obtain a bachelor’s in musical theater, will represent Oakland County at the 2024 Miss Michigan competition in Muskegon next June. Her community service
Large sum raised to benefit foster care, adoption, mentoring services
METRO DETROIT — Child Safe Michigan, an affiliate of the Judson Center, a human services agency, raised nearly $350,000 at its 2023 Legends of Tomorrow gala June 9 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, according to a release. The fundraiser benefits Child Safe Michigan’s foster care, adoption and mentoring services for neglected and abused children in Southeast Michigan. “Child Safe Michigan is an award-winning agency that has made a difference in hundreds of young lives,” Judson Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster stated in the release. “We are committed to improving the lives of children and families in our community, and providing a safe, nurturing home environment is extremely important to a child’s growth and successful transition into adulthood.” For more information, visit childsafemichigan.org or judsoncenter.org.
Food and fashion SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Samaritan House will
initiative is “The Importance of Volunteering,” which seeks to bring volunteering opportunities throughout Michigan to people of all ages and abilities. Milford’s Rebecca Kobylas, a 20-year-old neuroscience and psychology major at Alma College, earned a $700 scholarship as the first runner-up. Kobylas also won the Samantha Steckloff Community Service Award and an additional $150 scholarship. Claudia Kenny, 16, of Chesaning, became the 2023 Miss Oakland County’s Teen. A junior at Chesaning H.S., Kenny’s community service initiative is “The Big SEE: Skin Cancer is the Cancer You Can See.” She will represent Oakland County at Michigan’s teen competition next June in Muskegon. The Miss Oakland County Scholarship Program is a preliminary competition to Miss Michigan and Miss America.
CYCLE TRACK PROJECT TO CONTINUE INTO NOVEMBER
PLEASANT RIDGE — At the end of June, construction began on the city’s Woodward Avenue streetscape and cycle track project. It’s expected to be completed by mid-November. According to a news release, on-street parking temporarily will not be available during the project. Public parking will be available in the public parking lots at Wellesley Drive and Fairwood Boulevard, and on side streets where allowed. One or two lanes will be closed on Woodward and Main Street between Sylvan Avenue and Interstate 696 during the length of the project. The primary contractor for the project is Merlo Construction. The news release also said that 11 honey locust trees have to be removed, but most of the existing trees will be preserved and 24 new trees will be planted, resulting in a net increase of 13 trees. For more information on the project, visit cityofpleasantridge.org/woodward.
hold Food & Fashion at the Palazzo Grande at 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets cost $50 and must be bought in advance. There will be a buffet dinner, beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks, a fashion show, raffles, door prizes, vendor booths and more. For more information, call (586) 336-9956 or email shevents@att.net.
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Ex-girlfriend takes Tesla charger, leaves chewing gum as evidence
NOVI — A resident called police July 13 after he returned home and found his garage open and his Tesla charger missing. The culprit reportedly had left pieces of chewing gum on the front door and on the door inside the garage. The man said that when he left his home at 9 a.m., his garage door was down. Upon returning home at 7 p.m., he found the door open. He explained that he does not live with anyone, so no one else should have had access to his home. He said the only thing missing was the Tesla charging box, valued at $200, which had been plugged into an outlet on the east wall inside the garage. He also pointed out that there was now chewing gum on the keyhole of the doorknob on the door inside the garage that leads into the house. There was also chewing gum on the doorknob on the front of the house, according to the report. The man told police that some of his family members, as well as his ex-girlfriend, have the code for the garage. The man said he recently broke up with his now ex-girlfriend and believes that she might have stolen the charger. Since he broke up with her two weeks earlier, he said that he has had to block her on all social media, as well as his phone. He told police she might steal the charger just to cause an inconvenience in his life. He told police that his ex is aware of his work hours and when the house would be empty. Police reportedly were able to locate fingerprints in the gum that had been chewed and pressed into the doorknobs. The man rescinded his initial request to press charges and asked that police ask his ex-girlfriend if she has the charger and to return it to him. Police said the ex-girlfriend admitted to taking it and returned it to him July 17. The case has since been closed.
Photos reportedly used for attempted extortion
WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated July 13, a resident on Northcote Lane stated that an unknown person had possibly used artificial intelligence to produce nude pictures and post them on social media. The unknown person demanded money in order to stop posting the pictures. The case was listed as documentation only.
Jewelry goes missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department July 13 to report that several items of jewelry were missing after she hired a moving company. She said she had her
jewelry in one of the moving boxes they were asked to move to her new address in West Bloomfield. Several rings, bracelets, a necklace and a set of earrings were reported to have been stolen. The total value of the missing jewelry was estimated to be approximately $7,000. The case was turned over to the detective division.
Assault reported at adult foster care
WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 1, a resident at an adult foster care location told police that he has been a victim of bullying and has been assaulted by another resident. Detectives were reportedly looking into the incident.
Electronics stolen
HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 48-year-old Detroit man was arrested after allegedly stealing a tablet, a phone and some coins from a home in the 23300 block of Hazelwood Ave. on the morning of July 15. The homeowner, a 49-year-old Hazel Park man, had allowed the suspect to stay the night. The suspect allegedly left with the items the next day. Police were investigating.
Business threatened
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a business in the 32000 block of Concord Drive received a threat of violence at about 3:30 p.m. on July 15. Management reportedly notified Troy police, who in turn notified the Madison Heights Police Department. Officers responded to the business, speaking with management, who decided to close for the day. A 25-year-old male suspect was then taken into custody. Police were investigating.
Gun pointed during dispute
FARMINGTON — Police responded to the Chatham Hills Apartments at 1 a.m. July 5 on a report of a felonious assault where the victim reported a gun was pointed at them during a dispute. An investigation led to the arrest of a 39-yearold Farmington man. The suspect was arraigned in 47th District Court and was out on personal bond pending the next court hearing.
Suspect arrested for stealing items from vehicles
FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington resident reported that personal property was stolen from their
vehicle sometime overnight July 2. Farmington Hills police later arrested a suspect for a larceny that had occurred in their jurisdiction. During the arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of personal property stolen from the Farmington resident’s vehicle. Members of both departments were working together on the investigation.
Driver flees from police
FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Safety officer was on patrol near Grand River Avenue and Nine Mile Road at 2 a.m. July 9 when the officer observed a red Ford Edge with an inoperative brake light. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the driver fled from the officer at a high rate of speed, disregarding a red light. The officer terminated the pursuit for the safety of the public. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.
Assault reported outside nightclub
BIRMINGHAM — On July 9 at around midnight, officers were dispatched to a local club regarding an assault report. The officers spoke with two people who were related to the suspect, an unidentified man around 40 years old. They mentioned that they were denied entry to the club with the suspect. The staff members stated the suspect refused to pay the $40 entrance fee for the club and became violent after trying to enter the club and being denied again. The suspect allegedly punched a 27-year-old man from Grosse Pointe Woods in the throat. An investigation was ongoing.
Suspects steal jeans from local store
BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Maple July 8 at approximately 2 p.m. regarding retail fraud at a local business. The store manager stated that three women around 25-35 years old stole a pair of jeans valued at $258. The suspects were shopping in the store and trying on clothes when one of the suspects inquired about the price of the jeans and became upset when learning about the price. The suspects then left the building in opposite directions, with the stolen jeans. The victim mentioned that they found a broken off security tag inside the pocket of another pair of jeans. The investigation was ongoing.
Home invasion reported
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a home
invasion in the 700 block of Westbourne Drive that occurred overnight July 12. The homeowner, who was awoken by her dog barking at 3 a.m., heard a loud banging noise coming from the garage. When she checked the garage later in the morning, she found the service door was halfway open, and items were scattered throughout the garage. Police said it did not appear that anything was taken. The case was under investigation.
Police pursue break-in suspect
BERKLEY — A break-in was reported to the Berkley Public Safety Department at 11:49 p.m. July 5 at a home in the 2900 block of Thomas Avenue, near Greenfield and Wiltshire roads. The report states that police were called to the area for a home invasion in progress. Officers noticed at the scene one individual moving inside the home who then jumped out one of the windows, according to the police report. Police pursued the suspect until they lost visual contact. Multiple windows in the home had suffered damage due to the break-in. The home belonged to a 51-year-old Berkley man.
Park equipment vandalized
TROY — The inclusive swing, designed for use by children with disabilities, at Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks Road, was discovered to have been vandalized by an unknown suspect. The damage was discovered July 14 by a park employee. Police officials said the swing will require replacement.
Stolen vehicle recovered before victim reported it missing
SOUTHFIELD — Police recovered a stolen vehicle that was left running and unattended in a parking lot in the 25000 block of West 12 Mile Road at 7:10 p.m. July 16. The 2021 Kia Forte’s back driver’s side window was broken out, and there was damage to the ignition. Police contacted the registered owner, who was unaware that the vehicle was missing.
AirTag helps police recover stolen vehicle
SOUTHFIELD — A man reported his 2019 Kia Forte missing from the 28000 block of Franklin River Drive at 9 a.m. July 15. The vehicle was recovered the next day at 2 p.m., thanks to the help of an Apple AirTag that had been left inside. At the time of recovery, the police noted that the vehicle had a broken window.