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WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently sent out a warning to residents about harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, that can form on lakes, rivers and ponds. HABs form due to rapid growth of cyanobacteria, also known as bluegreen algae. “Cyanobacteria are naturally present in lakes, rivers and ponds; unfortunately, some cyanobacteria produce toxins, called cyanotoxins, that Hayrides are among the scheduled events being offered by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission this year.

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can be present in blooms at levels that are harmful to people and animals,” the release states. “Last year, HABs were reported in 80 bodies of water in 38 Michigan counties, and their frequency and geographic distribution are increasing across the state.” According to the release, to strengthen the HAB response capacity, nearly a dozen local health departments are part of a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services testing project to do site visits, collect samples, test them for cyanotoxins and send data and samples to the MDHHS. The blooms typically occur from May through October, most often in August and September, and can last for

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West Bloomfield resident Sally Wenczel, who is part of the township’s Environmental Commission, is concerned about the presence of harmful algal blooms, also known as HABs, on West Bloomfield Lake.

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West Bloomfield parks offer multiple fall programming options BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Although summer is nearly over, plenty of opportunities still exist to have fun this year. Brittany Trout is a recreation programmer for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, and she recently highlighted some

of the activities that the commission has scheduled. Trout said that the Senior Health Expo, which is scheduled to take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, provides healthy tips for seniors, along with resources for individuals who may be looking for doctors. “The Senior Health Expo is a great chance See FALL on page 19A

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METRO DETROIT — State cannabis sales reached a record high in July of more than $276 million for adult recreational and medical use, according to the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The state is expected to cross $3 billion in revenue for the first time this year and is projected to become the nation’s second largest market behind California. But retailers are still struggling to turn a profit as prices for marijuana remain low, despite a recent bump. The cannabis regulatory agency issues new licenses for growers every month, which one expert says is one of reasons why retailers are struggling now.

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1. Most cases don’t have symptoms. This is why it’s often missed. When people do experience symptoms, they usually have the feeling of heaviness, fatiguing or crampy pain in their limbs while they move or exercise. Symptoms of PAD in the legs are often easier to identify because it can affect mobility. The sensation, called claudication, usually stops once you stop moving.

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‘Meet Your Neighbors’ WEST BLOOMFIELD — An event called “Meet Your Neighbors” is scheduled to take place 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Connect Senior Center, located at 33230 W. 14 Mile Road in West Bloomfield. According to information sent about the event, it is a multicultural celebration. All ages are welcome, with light refreshments set to be provided. The Michigan Lion Dance Group, Road Hakeem and The African Dancers & Drummers are scheduled to perform at the event. Music is scheduled at 4:30 p.m., dances at 5:30 p.m., a tea ceremony at 6:15 p.m. and more dances at 6:45 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce set to host ‘Leadership Breakfast’ The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Leadership Breakfast” at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Wabeek Country Club, located at 4000 Clubgate Drive in Bloomfield Township. KC Crain, the president and chief executive officer of Crain Communications, is the scheduled guest speaker, with Roop Raj of FOX 2 News set to host. The cost is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. The registration deadline is Sept. 21. For more information, visit westbloomfieldchamber.com/conversation.

Resume preparation workshops offered SOUTHFIELD — September is International Update Your Resume Month, and Gesher Human Services, a Southfield-based nonprofit organization formerly known as JVS Human Services, is set to hold workshops for job seekers. The workshops can offer tips to help job seekers understand how to prepare an outline of their resume, according to a press release. The professional resume writing assistance is free. Workshops are scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 28 and Oct. 5 at Gesher Human Services, located at 29699 Southfield Road in Southfield. To register, visit geshermi.org/event-calendar.

Walk on West Bloomfield Nature Trail scheduled WEST BLOOMFIELD — A walk/run is scheduled to take place on the West Bloomfield Nature Trail 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Oct. 1. According to an email, the 3-mile walk/run titled “Remembering Bridget.” The email states that the intention is to recognize “a truly remarkable woman that devoted her life to the community and serving others. She would be pleased to know that the proceeds will benefit S.O.U.L.,” a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping those in need. The start and finish are set to take place at Jen’s Gifts of Love, located at 4280 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield. The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine, with children who are accompanied by adults and pets invited to attend. The email states that parking is available in the Kroger shopping center across the street. There is a suggested minimum donation of $25 for adults and $15 for children. Cash or checks made payable to S.O.U.L. are accepted at Jen’s Gifts of Love, according to the email. For more information, call (248) 682-5912.

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PONTIAC — Fasten your seat belts — it’s time for the third annual American Speed Festival. The event will race into town from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive, which is situated at the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and South Boulevard. “The American Speed Festival offers more than just static displays; it provides an engaging and captivating experience for people of all ages,” an American Speed Festival press release states. “Attendees can fully immerse themselves in the event, hearing the thunderous roar of a NASCAR as it enters the pit lane, catching the scent of burning rubber around the track, and witnessing the thrilling spectacle of time attacks. It’s an interactive event that truly brings the excitement to life.” The M1 Concourse is a playground for any car buff. The 87-acre property features a 1.5-mile road course, an events center, and indoor and outdoor spaces that overlook the racetrack. Also built on-site are private car condominiums that feature living rooms,

kitchenettes and personal garages, which will open for a fee on late Friday afternoon. The four-day American Speed Festival is a chance for car owners and spectators to mingle in an automotive setting. There will be race car drivers and sports car owners onsite. Everything from vintage Indy cars to historic stock vehicles to classic cars will spin their wheels. Some of the cars were built for speed, while others became popular because of their unique style. “It will be a mix of early classic cars, Packards from the 1930s, cars from the ’50s, ’60s, Oldsmobiles, Buicks,” M1 Concourse CEO Timothy McGrane said. Festival officials have set up the event so onlookers “can get up close and personal and talk to the drivers,” McGrane added. In addition, the American Speed Festival will celebrate three significant automotive anniversaries: 100 years of Americans at Le Mans, 70 years of Corvette, and 50 years of International Race of Champions (IROC) Series. The “vroom vroom” fun begins on Thursday with the “speed ring” circuit laps for competitors from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the Motor Grille driver reception

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from 6-9 p.m. The speed ring is a rare opportunity to see race cars from every era perform on the Concourse track. The momentum continues on Friday with on-track activities featuring various classifications of supercars, endurance race cars, vintage Indy race cars and Le Mans race cars. Corvette fans will want to stay for the Corvette parade laps at 12:50 p.m., along with the Reeves Callaway tribute, set for 12:25 p.m. Callaway founded Callaway Cars and was well known in the Corvette community. “He passed away suddenly earlier this year,” McGrane said. “We’ll have six of his race cars from when he raced on display.” Among the many activities on Saturday will be a parade lap featuring Ford GTs and GT40 sports cars, among more speed ring events. The festival will finish out Sunday with an awards ceremony, an art expo, an

Americans at Le Mans seminar, a vintage Indy seminar and more. “There are so many great cars out there,” said McGrane. But if he had to pick his favorite model, he said it would be “the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1.” McGrane, who grew up in Kent, England, in the southeastern part of the country, remembers the look of the luxury sports car, which gained fame for the James Bond movies. “It was sort of a brand I was fond of when I was a young boy,” McGrane said. “I grew up very close to a racetrack. Cars were something that made an impression on me very early in my life.” For more information about the American Speed Festival — including admission fees to the various events, off-site parking and shuttles — visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999. For information about entering your car in the Speed Ring, email the car selection committee at asfcarselection@m1concourse.com. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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he majority of people look forward to retirement somewhere around the age of 65. However, for some, retirement is simply a boring separation from a career they love, and thus they choose to forgo it. “(Working) wants you to stay alive,” said Dick McLauglin, of Macomb Township. “You have that feeling of, ‘Oh, I’ve done enough. I can sleep in this morning.’ But you get up, you know, and get going, and that’s what I like.” At the ripe young age of 100, McLaughlin works an average 20 hours a week over five days as a funeral director and pre arrangement counselor at Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors in Royal Oak, where he has worked since 1953. McLaughlin said he retired for two weeks in 1988 but was so bored that he jumped at the chance to return to his job after the owner asked him to return. “You burn your duff off sitting at the house,” said McLaughlin. “I stood out there on my deck and said to my wife, ‘I wonder

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mant season. Early spring is generally the best time to transplant; conditions should be ideal for rapid root growth. Digging should be done when the soil is moist and when the plant is not under moisture stress. Jennifer Ott, of My Thyme Gardens, which serves Macomb and Oakland counties, said autumn is the perfect time to nurture your green space by planting trees and shrubs. While early spring has its charms, fall planting comes with distinct advantages. “Unlike the summer heat, fall provides milder temperatures, reducing the stress on newly planted trees and shrubs. Planting in the fall gives them a head start on establishing strong root systems before winter arrives,” she said in an email. Ott said the soil is still warm from summer, offering an ideal environment for root growth. If a plant is planted during the summer heat, it will quickly dry out, turn a brown or orange color and die. “Fall planting ensures your green additions have time to acclimate before the snow blankets the ground. The sweet spot for planting trees and shrubs is six to eight weeks before mid to late December, typically from early September through mid-October. Take advantage of fall sales at your local nurseries for the best deals,” she said. She said that when choosing your green additions, think beyond aesthetics and consider their impact on the local ecosystem. “For example, planting an oak tree not only provides shade but supports a staggering 2,300 species, including various birds, fungi, invertebrates, and mammals. Opt for native species like inkberry over less resilient options like boxwood. Inkberry’s berries offer sustenance to birds and small mam-

TOP AND ABOVE LEFT: When adding trees and shrubs to your landscape, planting in the fall offers several benefits. ABOVE RIGHT: Planting at the wrong time can result in a failed tree. Photos provided by Jennifer Ott

mals and serve as host plants for moths. In contrast, boxwood can attract pests like leaf miners and spider mites,” Ott said. The challenge lies in finding species that blend beauty with biodiversity, offering homes and food to beneficial insects and pollinators. “Remember, trees and shrubs are your allies in reducing energy consumption. They can save up to 25% of a household’s heating

and cooling energy. They also lower surface temperatures on driveways and sidewalks, reduce lawn maintenance and the need for harmful chemicals and fertilizers, and create peaceful, dust-free environments,” Ott said. For more information, garden coaching or to contact Ott, visit mythymegardens. com or call (586) 255-4386. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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days to weeks. They can change in size, location and toxicity over time. Sally Wenczel is part of West Bloomfield’s Environmental Commission. She is also the treasurer and lake health committee chair for the West Bloomfield Lake Community Association. Wenczel said that West Bloomfield Lake is “right in my backyard.” From her perspective, the best way to avoid HABs is to stay away from the water. “You can’t kayak anymore. You can’t stick your feet in the water,” Wenczel said. “Don’t let your pets drink from it. You just have to stay away from the lake, and it’s not like one little spot on the lake; it’s, like, all across the whole lake. The whole lake is green.” Wenczel shared the potential effects of HABs. “It produces a toxin, and that toxin can cause, in humans, stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, numbness, headaches, dizziness, difficulty breathing, and in large amounts, it can actually harm your liver and kidneys,” she said. “So people who are swimming in this water, recreating in the water — that’s why it’s advised to stay away from the water.”

Wenczel is also a commissioner for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission, although she wanted to make it clear that she is speaking on behalf of herself as a resident and for her homeowners association. According to Wenczel, a researcher from the University of Miami said that it appears airborne bacteria can travel an extended distance from algae blooms. “This is freaking me out, because I’m living right next to this stuff, and so are 177 households in my neighborhood and the greater community around that,” she said. “So, what are we really dealing with here? Is it enough to say, ‘stay out of the water?’ … I have little kids, I have pets and I’ve been living on this lake for seven years, so what are the long-term health effects for me and my family?” John Matousek is an aquatic biologist with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, also known as EGLE. He discussed the possibility of bacteria traveling via air. “There has been some information out there that it can become aerosolized, the toxins can. To my knowledge, it’s not far-reaching,” Matousek said. “Typically, where you run into issues like that is if you were skiing through it or jet-skiing through, like, an active bloom. Those toxins can become aerosolized and individuals See TOXINS on page 17A

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — Officers from the West Bloomfield Police Department were dispatched on a report of an attempted burglary at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24. Officers spoke to the homeowners, who stated that they had camera footage of three males attempting to gain access to their closed garage door. The three males were also seen walking around the house. The suspects were reportedly driving a black Ford F-150 pickup. Nothing was taken, and no access to the garage or residence occurred. The case was turned over to a detective for review.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — An unknown suspect entered a vehicle on Carol Run West sometime before 3 a.m. Aug. 27. A Taurus handgun was taken from inside the vehicle. No other information was provided.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 3:15 p.m. Aug. 25, a resident stated that after returning to her vehicle at a dog park on Halsted Road, she discovered that her purse was gone. Credit cards, a wallet and $160 in cash were reportedly in the purse. The purse was later found in a dumpster by police officers in Novi. The cash was missing, but everything else was located. If you have information about these crimes or others, call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200. — Mark Vest

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recreating in that direct vicinity can have symptoms like nausea or, more likely, allergy symptoms — runny eyes, itchy eyes, dermal issues, stuff like that.” Dermal issues pertain to skin and can cause problems such as hives and skin rashes. Matousek said that there are different types of toxins. “There are some that affect the liver, there’s some that affect the nervous system, but the most common symptoms in reports that we get are like dermal issues,” he said. “It can be vomiting, it can be gastrointestinal issues, stuff like that. That’s the most common reports.” Wenczel has heard speakers offering a potential solution to the problem, and some of what she heard has resonated with her. “They were talking about natural, organic ways to heal a lake, to clean water … using bio enzymes and oxygenation,” she said. Oxygenation is the process of adding oxygen to something. Matousek was asked about bio enzymes and oxygenation as potential solutions for helping to clean water. “I’m not overly familiar with anything like that, so I can’t really speak to whether or not that would be a good solution,” he said. “There’s no real great solution that I know of right now, other than trying to reduce nutrients in the water. Lake associations do a fair amount of spraying with treatment — chemicals.” Matousek shared his perspective as to the best way to prevent HABs. “Nutrient reduction is the best way to do it,” he said. “Unfortunately, it’s not a shortterm solution. Stuff that landowners can do is

don’t have unlimited funds to do this massive cleanup project. We need help from the state. This should be treated as an emergency.” Wenczel added that the state governs the water and “they should be protecting it.” From Matousek’s perspective, when it comes to a long-term solution, there are no easy answers. “It’s a really complicated problem, which leads to a complicated solution,” he said. “I think it’s gonna take efforts from all sources — government efforts, as well as private citizens doing what they can to help alleviate the problem.” According to Matousek, there is a helpful photo guide on the state’s website to identify HABs. For the easiest way to find it, he suggests doing an internet search using the key words “EGLE HABs.” “If you see something suspicious, feel free to report it,” Matousek said. “If you do see something like that, just avoid it. When we do find toxins, they are typically located within the visible bloom itself. … Being able to recognize a bloom like that and stay away from it until

it subsides is kind of the message we try to get out there.” For Wenczel, ridding herself of the problem isn’t as simple as merely selling her home. “Nobody told me when I bought the house, and I feel like I’m so close to solving this problem,” she said. “I don’t have it in me to look somebody in the eye and say, ‘Sure, yeah, buy my house, the lake’s great, the neighborhood’s great.’ … I feel so bad for the people that you see moving in. We send out notices right away that say we have harmful algal bloom problems.” More information on HABs can be found at michigan.gov/habs. Those who have questions about keeping themselves safe can call (800) 648-6942. For more information on HABs and pets and livestock, including reporting diseases, call the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at (800) 292-3939. For more information on HABs and the environment, call EGLE at (800) 662-9278. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

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don’t fertilize your lawn right up to the lake edge; clean up after your pets to reduce nutrients that might flow off of your lawn and into the lake; use phosphorus-free detergents, soaps and things like that; try to make sure that your septic system, if you’re on septic, is functioning properly and not leaking.” According to Matousek, a significant amount of testing is done in the state, with the state primarily relying on reports from the public. “We ask people to send reports and photos,” he said. “Typically, our first effort is to take a look at the photos and determine whether or not it is a cyanobacterial bloom, which are the ones that can potentially produce toxins, and if it is, we will arrange some testing.” Residents can send reports and photos to algaebloom@michigan.gov. Wenczel said that West Bloomfield Lake is on life support. “I believe we found a solution,” she said. “The holdup is the state of Michigan, EGLE. … They don’t test it anymore. … They just put up signs that say, ‘Stay out of the water.’” As far as Wenczel is concerned, HABs should be treated as a human health crisis. To clean the lake, she estimated that the first year of treatment would cost more than $45,000. “And then every year thereafter, you have to have a full year, I think it’s on a monthly basis — you put the bio enzymes in at each oxygenation station, so they’re located in various spots around the lake at the lake bottom,” Wenczel said. “And that is $16,000 a year for the bio enzymes.” Wenczel shared where she thinks the funds to accomplish that should come from. “Grant money might not even cover it. It should be disaster funding,” she said. “We

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“It’s kind of a race to the bottom, as they call it,” said Beau Whitney, senior economist for the National Cannabis Industry Association. “Prices are going down, down and down because there’s so much competition, but at some point, prices won’t be able to go down any further.” In July, the state received 97 applications for recreational use and issued 87 new licenses. Seventeen of them were for class c growers, who can possess up to 1,500 plants according to state law. There are 2,080 active licenses for recreational use in Michigan, more than half of them belong to class c growers or retailers. “I think that big corporate stores thought they could throw money at this and just keep throwing money at it, and it would work and it’s not working. That’s why most of your major dispensaries … are for sale,” said Jerry Millen, owner of The Greenhouse,

a dispensary in Walled Lake in western Oakland County. When franchises enter the marijuana business, they offer lots of deals and really low prices, which potentially hurt mom and pop stores that can’t afford to lower their prices to compete with them. Green Peak Industries, is a Dimondalebased cannabis company that grows, processes and sells marijuana at several Skymintbranded dispensaries across the state. The company opened its first location in Ann Arbor in 2018 and has opened over 20 locations since. Skymint is known to have lots of deals and prices tend to be below the average cost for an ounce, which is around $99 based on the cannabis regulatory agency’s report. Now, Green Peak Industries is under receivership after a lawsuit alleges the company is $127 million in debt. “It’s kind of sad because a lot of people that started with me in this industry aren’t even in business anymore because they can’t sustain because the fees are so expensive from

licensing [to] insurance,” said Millen of the Walled Lake dispensary. After marijuana was legalized in Michigan in 2018, a 10% excise tax was imposed on retailers in addition to a 6 percent sales tax. The combination of high production cost and over saturation of the market may be bad for retailers, but good for consumers. That average price of $99 for an ounce of recreational marijuana is $23 cheaper than it was this time last year. The price for an ounce of medical marijuana, which has brought in over $6 million in revenues in July, is about $102. Although marijuana prices have decreased in the past year, they are slightly more expensive than they were in February, when sales surpassed $200 million. Typically, Michigan will experience seasonality, an increase in the cost of marijuana

during the summer time because of how it is grown. It’s more expensive to grow marijuana in an indoor greenhouse than it is outdoors. And, by the end of summer, the only supply left to sell is marijuana grown indoors. Unfortunately, Michigan hasn’t experienced a great deal of seasonality so prices haven’t increased as significantly as expected. As the state moves into harvest season when prices tend to be cheaper, retailers, who bear most of the tax on cannabis, have to work with their supplier to come up with creative ways to turn a profit. “Retailers need to get out of the fight with each other on pricing, and work on customer service and education and helping marijuana become mainstream,” Millen said. “This race to the bottom has made $1 and put your competition out of business is not what the culture of marijuana really was.”

Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfield Township Board 1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, September 11, 2023 2. Adoption of Ordinance No. No. C-799, to amend Chapter 11, Article V of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances, pertaining to Fire Prevention and Open Burning 3. Adoption Re: Ordinance CZ23-01, an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 26 of Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances related to Auto Related Uses including auto repair facilities; New and Used Vehicle, Camper, Recreation Vehicle, Watercraft, Mobile Home and Trailer Sale and Showrooms; and Fueling Stations 4. Adoption Re: Ordinance CZ23-03, an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 26 of Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances to provide language that specifies that all construction on a site must be completed in strict compliance within the approved site plan and continually maintained in accordance with approved site plan The above Synopsis and Ordinances shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations: (1) Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

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for seniors to come out and gather a lot of information for all the different care that they may need,” Trout said. “The expo’s a great way to get out and meet those in the community that could help them. … There is a free boxed lunch to the first 200 pre-registered participants.” The expo is free to attend. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is located at 6777 W. Maple Road. Group hayrides are scheduled for Oct. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Marshbank Park. “There are different time slots, which range from about 5 (p.m.) all the way to, I believe, 7:30 to 8 is our last one,” Trout said. “It’s great for a group of people and all ages.” According to Trout, the hayrides have been a hit. “Our group hayrides take place in the evening, and you’re able to pick a group to come with you,” she said. “It’s up to 30 people, and you can pick the group that you would like to invite. You can have as many

as you want to, as little as you want. It’s an intimate setting, and you go around at Marshbank Park and you get to hear from our naturalist some nature tips in education, along with enjoying the beautiful fall colors that we see at Marshbank, which, that park is just beautiful because we have so many trees.” Marshbank Park is located at 2805 Hiller Road. Abby Burgess is a marketing associate with West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation. She also weighed in on the group hayrides. “The group hayrides are a wonderful opportunity to get to experience fall and also get to learn a little bit about nature,” Burgess said. “Those are at Marshbank Park and they are a 20-minute tractor-drawn hayride.” According to Burgess, the cost for group hayrides is $135 for residents and $150 for nonresidents, and includes cider, doughnuts, four blankets and a tour of Marshbank Park with some “nature stops” along the way with naturalists. The Heroes Appreciation Breakfast recognizes individuals who have served in the military.

This year’s breakfast is scheduled for 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at West Bloomfield Middle School. Trout referred to the Heroes Appreciation Breakfast as a programming “staple.” “Our Heroes Appreciation is a breakfast we like to put on (for) our special heroes,” she said. “They’re able to bring a guest; we just ask for registration, as space is limited. And then we include the breakfast, and we have special speakers. … They get to enjoy the time there.” West Bloomfield Middle School is located at 6000 Orchard Lake Road. Burgess shared her perspective on the Heroes Appreciation Breakfast. “We partner with West Bloomfield Township, the West Bloomfield School District and the West Bloomfield Library to host that event, and it’s our chance to appreciate the hard work and sacrifices made by those in the military and a nice way to recognize individuals and their families,” she said. “It’s open to veterans and nonveterans. Our veterans who attend are able to bring one guest for free, and it’s free for our veterans.

Additional guests or nonveterans can attend for $15.” According to Burgess, the event is scheduled to include a breakfast, a presentation from the West Bloomfield Honor Guard, a guest speaker and live entertainment. The “Ball for All” is a family dance that is set to take place 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. The registration fee is $27 for residents and $32 for nonresidents. According to Trout, those who register prior to Oct. 19 will save $5 per person. “This is new for us this year, and we are hoping this will be a great excuse for everyone in the family to come out and have a dance party,” she said. “It is gonna be held at the JCC, and it will include appetizers, (a) DJ, a little photo area, and then a full night of making memories with the whole family to get dressed up and glammed out.” The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit is located at 6600 W. Maple Road. A mother and son dance, titled “High Tops & High Heels,” is sched-

uled to take place 6-8 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. The fee is $35 for residents and $40 for nonresidents. “It’s a night that’s geared to hold onto the tradition of mom and son, or (whatever) adult would like to accompany, to come out, and a whole dinner is included,” Trout said. “We’ll have professional photographers there to take pictures, which is optional for the families, and then a DJ, along with some yummy food for everyone to enjoy.” The Harvest Day Lunch is set to take place noon-1:15 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Connect Senior Center, located at 33230 W. 14 Mile Road. “The Harvest Day Lunch will be hosted at our new Connect space, and seniors are able to come out and enjoy a harvest lunch for the holiday theme of Thanksgiving,” Trout said. “A dish will be included.” The fee is $11 for residents and $13 for nonresidents. With the exception of the Senior Health Expo, registration is required for each of the scheduled events. See FALL on page 21A

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The divorce attorney keeps photos in his office of his many adventures: mountain climbing, riding elephants, and flying helicopters and gliders. Along with his Pontiac Solstice, Markowitz has owned many convertibles, including a Chrysler Crossfire, an Audi, a BMW, a 1963 XKE Jaguar and an Excalibur.

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When he had his bar mitzvah at age 13, the teen received gifts of money he put away for safekeeping. A few years later, he used the savings to buy his first set of wheels. He attended Central High School in Detroit at the time. “It was a ’47 Pontiac convertible. It was candy-apple red. I bought it at night. It was $265. I was 16, and that was in 1953,” he said. “I drove it home. The first day me and three guys pushed it to school so I could show my car at school. That was my first convertible. How exciting it was.” With help from family members, he purchased his next convertible two years later with money he earned while working nonstop over the course of approximately two months. “In ’55, I was 18 years old. I worked for 70 days straight. I earned $10 a day at a gas station. I’d pump gas and check the oil. I took that money, my brother took the same amount, $700, and my dad put $700 and we got a brand-new Ford convertible. It was kind of our car. It was so nice looking. It was black and yellow. It’s not the color I ordered,

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For more information, call (248) 4511900 or visit wbparks.org. Trout said that the fall activities offered by the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission are “pretty popular.” “We are fortunate here because our community is so great,” she said. “They participate in a lot of our activities, and it’s nice that we have such a wide range, from our families, going up to our seniors, and holding these special times where they can create their memories

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but it was the only one they had on the lot, and I took it,” he said. That was the vehicle he drove to the military base in Virginia when he began his stint in the U.S. Army. Stationed in the U.S., Markowitz served from 1956-58. A few years later, he got another convertible. “I got a Lincoln, the same as the one (President John) Kennedy was in when he was shot. Not the same car, but the same style, the four-door,” he said. “It was huge, gold in color, suicide doors.” The next convertible that captivated him was a 1966 Excalibur he said he bought from movie star Steve McQueen, known for his films including “Bullitt” and “The Great Escape.” Markowitz, who lived in Southfield at the time of the sale, still has the vehicle title for the car, which he purchased in December 1968. “I saw an ad for it in the paper,” Markowitz said. “He had two of them.” He didn’t get a chance to meet McQueen. However, in exchange for her legal fees, a client went to New York to drive the car back to Michigan for Markowitz. McQueen died in 1980. “The Excalibur looks like a ’29 Mercedes-Benz convertible. I drove the car for the next four years. It had a Corvette engine and pipes coming out the side. It’s a soft top,” Markowitz said. “Some had four seats. Mine had two seats; just a roadster. It was so classic. Wherever you would go, people would be looking at it.” Other convertibles in his garage over the years included a Chrysler Crossfire, an Audi, a BMW, a 1963 XKE Jaguar, a “big” Buick Wildcat and an MG. He also spent 12 years driving Wrangler Jeeps without doors. Along with the convertibles, Markowitz used other vehicles in which to travel. “When I went to law school, I had a moped,” the Detroit College of Law gradu-

and a reason to get out and enjoy what our parks have to offer. … Our No. 1 goal is to provide for the community, and the community is made up of people with different backgrounds, different things they like to do, different ages, (and) different hobbies.” Burgess is a proponent of what fall has to offer. “Fall is a wonderful time,” she said. “I know sometimes with the cooler weather people may not be as apt to go and explore the outdoors, but here with WB Parks, we, obviously, advocate for people to explore nature no matter what the season, and fall is obviously a very beautiful season here in Michigan.” ate said. “It was cheap as far as the fuel goes. I remember gas was 19 cents a gallon. I knew where every gas station was.” There was a time, too, in which Markowitz flew commercial helicopters just for fun, often to Ann Arbor or Flint. He said he learned how to operate helicopters by using the G.I. Bill he received for his years in the service. But being up in the air wasn’t his forte. “I was a bad pilot,” he said. “I got lost many times.” Along with his love for convertibles, Markowitz has traveled all over the world. In his office hangs a photo of him standing in front of the Taj Mahal. Through his travels, Markowitz rode on camels and elephants, climbed Mount Sinai in Egypt and also went on an archeological dig in the Holy Land. Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history? Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto.

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thing, you know. And they always remember you.” Mclaughlin attributes his longevity to “the Good Lord.” He said he has survived World War II, when he served in the U.S. Army for three years as a court reporter from 1943-1945 in Japan and the South Pacific. He left with the rank of corporal. He said he has also survived cancer, a heart attack, and a stroke. McLaughlin said his family thinks he has worked enough. However, he said he completely disagrees. He said he doesn’t know what he’d do without his job. He says having a job allows seniors such as himself to stay busy and keep out of trouble. Mike Lope, the co-owner of Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, describes McLaughlin as “unbelievable.” Lope said McLaughlin has worked with every funeral director and owner of Sullivan & Son — including his great-grandfather, who founded the business in 1906 — and is well known in the industry. “It starts with his character,” said Lope. “He has always put families first. So, in this line of work you have to be good with the rest of the staff, but he’d always put the families and the community first. When you have that person, you don’t want to lose them. Around the building, it’s his sense of humor, embracing the rest of the staff sort of like family. … He’s just a special guy. He always has been. He’s been a mentor to all the younger people. He’s always been good at what he does from the funeral director side, but also management and making sure that the staff understands what they’re doing. It’s always good to have him around, and we’ll keep him around as long as he wants to be here.” According to Lope, McLaughlin has always said that without the job, he doesn’t know if he’d still be alive. Lope said he believes that having the job keeps McLaughlin alive and keeps him going as it gives him something to do. “It’s kept him really sharp. Coming in to work and putting a suit on and being with individuals out in the community on funerals, meeting with them for their needs. And he’s just sort of like a perfect example of the fact that you don’t have to stop working. You can keep working and do it on your terms,” said Lope. Mclaughlin is not the only one working well into his golden years. James Huntley Sr., 80, of Roseville, continues to work as a machine repairman at Avon Machining in Shelby Township, even after suffering a heart attack on the job in November. “I just love working. I love the people I work with, work for. They treat me fine. … I just love coming to work,” Huntley said. “I

was home for them 10 weeks. I could tell you every car and what time of day that was coming up and down the street, because I couldn’t do nothing. It was crazy. I can’t shovel snow. I can’t cut grass. I can’t cut branches down. I can’t do anything. So, in 79 years I have been working with these hands. Still got all 10 fingers. But I can’t stop working.” Huntley recalled that his doctor had wanted him to retire after the heart attack, but Huntley told him no. They compromised on 24 hours a week, but after working four weeks at part-time hours, he insisted that his doctor let him return to full-time duties, and he now works 40 hours a week. Huntley’s advice to workers is to find a career they enjoy. According to Melissa Brown, of Avon Machining, the company offers phased retirement. Phased retirement allows retirementage employees the opportunity to create a schedule that they want to adhere to. She said this enables the employees to work while technically retired, allowing them to earn extra money while mentoring younger employees. However, she said those who partake in the program don’t typically work 40 hours a week. Brown described Huntely as the hardest working person at the company. “Oh my gosh, he never ever stops moving from the time he gets here,” she said. “He is always working. He is always finding something to do.” “Jimmy outworks anybody in this place. Anybody,” said John Binkowski, a machinist who works on Huntely’s team. “He outworks our 20-year-olds,” added Brown. “Except me. He busts my tail, let me tell you. And I love it, cause the days go by fast, but he doesn’t stop. He’s a go-getter, and he loves this job. He’s ornery, funny and very hard working,” said Binkowski. Both Huntley and McLaughlin still drive themselves to and from work, which for both men is an approximately 45-minute commute. They both joked that they continued to work because they are/were married, as they spoke of their wives with found regard. According to Lope, it is quite common in the funeral industry to hire seniors for positions such as funeral assistant. In fact, he said, they actually solicit seniors for the positions, because of their experience and connections in the community, and willingness to be flexible with schedules. He said the assistants usually work 10 to 20 hours per week. Lope said that it has proved to be beneficial for both the seniors and the funeral home because of the flexibility offered and needed by the positions. “We do get some seniors coming to work with us because of the flexibility, the hours,” said Lope. “We’re very flexible as far as when people want to be here and how much time they want to spend here. … It is something that I think has worked out well. It is one of

those things that people say is mutually beneficial.” He said that between the two Sullivan & Son locations, in Royal Oak and Utica, they currently have close to a dozen employees over the age of 65, and while a few — including his father, his uncle and McLaughlin — are actually funeral directors, many have come into the industry as a second career. Often, the seniors are retired firefighters, police officers, nurses, pastors, etc. Lope said they often find their senior employees through their community connections with schools, churches and events. He said that, generally, someone will simply tell them they are interested in some extra work, and they don’t typically have to advertise for the positions. According to Lope, funeral assistants are critical to their organization, doing things such as helping to direct people to where they need to go, and assisting families during visi-

tations and other tasks during funeral services, such as bringing flowers or caskets into the parlor, church or cemetery. “We always look for folks that are good in the community and understand what we’re doing and trying to do,” said Lope. “Most of them are, I would guess, late 60s to mid 70s. So, somewhere between 65 and 80, but still super useful in the fact that they’re all very sharp communicators and able to do what they need to do. … Over the years they’ve been a group of people we look to hire. They’ve been very helpful. … They become very polished and very understanding of what families need and what their expectations are and what funeral service is all about. It’s been a great fit for us. … It’s really kind of a cool gig for a lot of the seniors that work with us.” Binkowski summed up some of the admiration: “Just that they’re that age and they’re still sharp, when I forgot my keys coming in.”

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARJNGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeals at their Regular Meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: -

St. Andre Appeal, 3411 West Shore Drive (Lakeside Setback Variance for a Proposed Attached Cabana onto the Existing Home) Pliska Appeal, 4740 Willow Lane (Lakeside Setback Variance for Construction of a Boardwalk on the Property, Front Yard Setback Variance and Environmental Setback Variance to Construct a Single-Family Home on the Property.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING AND SITE SINKING FUND MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL - To continue to levy 0.6976 mills ($0.70 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of there (3) years, being the years 2024-2026, inclusive, to create a building and site sinking fund

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4B - WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON, September 20, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 20

Talkin’ Broadway: Play reading, performances and discussion about “Pirates of Penzance,” 6:30-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120

SEPT. 23

Julie Run to End Hunger: 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run hosted by Open Door Outreach Center, 9 a.m., Oakland Community College - Highland Lakes Campus, 7350 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford, virtual participants can run anytime in September, runsignup.com/ julieruntoendhunger

SEPT. 25

Genealogy presentation: Learn how history, artifacts, stories and documentation tell more about families, 7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org

SEPT. 26

Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m., Civic Center complex, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, wbtownship.org

OCT. 2

Tea and luncheon fundraiser: Hosted by Open Door Outreach Center, includes vendors, gift baskets, 50-50 raffle, auction and guest speaker, doors at 10 a.m., tea and scones at 11 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m., White Lake Oaks Golf Course & Events Center, 991 N. Williams Lake Road, opendooroutreachcenter.com

OCT. 7

Pet Parade & Blessing: Costumes optional, 1:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Mead, 16106 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, register by Sept. 29, stannesmead.org

OCT. 8

See Mrs. Butterworth bottle collection: Also folk art and open house at home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 1-4 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free admission but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org/events Fall Sip and Shop Craft and Vendor Expo: Also 50-50 and raffle prizes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monaghan’s Banquet Center, 19801 Farmington Road in Livonia, (586) 770-0081

Hawk Hustle 5K Run/Walk: 9 a.m., meet on track at The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, racers to go through city’s Kimberley subdivision, register by Oct. 7, runsignup.com

OCT. 11

Widowed Friends buffet lunch: 1:30 p.m., Peterlin’s Restaurant & Bar, 22004 Farmington Road in Farmington, call Gloria at (734) 459-7995 by Oct. 5

OCT. 17

Widowed Friends movie/lunch: Time and movie TBD, Phoenix Theatres and Bar Louie, Laurel Park Place, 37700 Six Mile Road in Livonia, call Peggy at (734) 744-5580

OCT. 22

Autumn Nature Walk: Guided tour, 2-3 p.m., Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, 4700 Pontiac Trail, gwbhs.org/events

ONGOING

Farmers market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, registration required, (248) 669-9222 Live music: 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 7913256, forknpintcasslake.com ‘Cadillac Crew’: Play about forgotten women leaders of civil rights movement, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 29-Oct. 15, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org, (248) 863-9953 Detroit Auto Show: Public event features vehicle displays, exhibits, Powering Michigan EV Experience indoor track, street course ride-and-drives and more, now-Sept. 24, Huntington Place, One Washington Blvd. in Detroit, hours and pricing at naias.com Health workshop: Learn to manage chronic pain and other persistent health conditions, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 26-Nov. 7, Zoom, free but registration required, (248) 592-1995, jlyons@jfsdetroit.org To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

SEPT. 22-23

Ghost Walk: 6:45 p.m., Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court in Lake Orion, canterburyvillage.com

SEPT. 23

Cemetery tour: 1 p.m., meet at east gate of Greenwood Cemetery, Oak Avenue in Birmingham

SEP 23-24

Michigan Fall Festival: Pumpkin bowling and decorating, hay bale pyramid, costume contests for kids and dogs, cider and doughnuts, and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court in Lake Orion, canterburyvillage.com

SEPT. 30

Fall Festival: Hayrides, artisan market, food trucks, music, kids activities, farm animals, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnut tent, bonfire and more, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com

OCT. 6

Halloween Stroll: 5:30 p.m., Canterbury Village, 2359 Joslyn Court in Lake Orion, canterburyvillage. com

OCT. 20

Hoot N’ Howl Hayride: Search for nocturnal animal activity, also campfire, cider and doughnuts, 7:30-9 p.m., Thelma Spencer Park, 3701 John R Road in Rochester, more at eventbrite.com

OCT. 20-21

Trick or treating: Also games and crafts, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 20 and noon-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration ends at noon Oct. 19, troyhistoricvillage.org

OCT. 20-22

Halloween Hoot: Enjoy spooky family fun on the nature trails, 5:40-9:10 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, registration required, dinosaurhill.org/hoot

OCT. 21

Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

OCT. 7

Fall walks: 6 p.m. Oct. 12 (includes viewing of Scarecrow Row) at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, and 6 p.m. Oct. 26 (trick or treating) at Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks Road, all in Troy, (248) 524-3570

OCT. 7-8

Halloween Masquerade Ball: Hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music by Sonic Freeway, dancing, tarot card reading and more, for ages 21 and older, 7-11 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, ticket sales end Oct. 9, rochesterhills.org

Cemetery tour: Learn about Civil War soldiers, noon-2 p.m., Mount Avon Cemetery, 400 Sixth St. in Rochester (meet at Third Street entrance), (248) 266-5440 Pumpkinfest: U-pick pumpkin patch, cider and doughnuts, music, hayrides, animals, games and more, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Michigan State University Extension - Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi, canr.msu.edu/ tollgate

OCT. 8

Scare Away Hunger 5K and Family Fun Run: Supports Neighborhood House, costumes encouraged, 9 a.m., music and snacks after, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 Sixth St., register at ranh.org/events

OCT. 14

Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival: Pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, scarecerow display, live entertainment, crafts, food, cider/doughnuts and more, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., also pumpkin lighting, 7-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org

OCT. 23

Hall-oween: Trick or treating, seasonal crafts, cider and doughnuts, stories of Halloween past and more, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ halloween

OCT. 28

Howl-O-Ween: Bring dogs to play and show off costumes, also photo opportunities and treats, noon-2 p.m., Daisy Knight Dog Park, 3410 Livernois Road in Troy, register by Oct. 27, troymi.gov

ONGOING

Fall color walks: 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 29 at Tenhave Woods, and 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Cummingston Park, all free and in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks

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Save the date for the ‘Nightmare on Auburn Road’ UTICA — The city of Utica will be hosting its first Nightmare on Auburn Road event from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. The event will feature trick-or-treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, a zombie walk at dusk, a Michigan craft beer tent, live music, a find Bigfoot contest, and more. Auburn Road will be closed to traffic during the event.

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Seaholm High School student earns Shining Star Award

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham resident Zoe Granger will be awarded the Shining Star Award by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan at a signature fundraising event Sept. 7 at Chroma, in Detroit’s historic Milwaukee Junction. Granger, a senior at Seaholm High School, is being honored for developing the Caring Kids Kits and her contribution to the Girl Scouts. At the presentation Sept. 7, she will become an honorary Girl Scout. “Zoe Granger exemplifies what it means to be a Girl Scout,” Monica Woodson, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, said in a press release. “She saw a need and created a project that made a positive impact in our community. She generously offered her time and leadership experience to our Girl Scouts. Zoe inspires all of us to do more for others.” More information on the Shining Star Award and this year’s fundraising event can be found at gssem.org/gala.

YAPPY HOUR TO BE HELD SEPT. 21 ROCHESTER HILLS — Metro Detroiters are invited to Meadow Brook Hall’s sprawling gardens 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, to support the Michigan Animal Rescue League at its 14th annual Yappy Hour. Proceeds from the pet-friendly cocktail party – MARL’s biggest fundraising event of the year – will support the organization’s work of providing life-saving care to over 1,500 homeless and at-risk dogs and cats each year. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, culinary delights, gourmet treats, several photo opportunities, a silent auction and more while mingling with two- and four-legged guests throughout the fundraiser. “Yappy Hour is a truly special event. This year we are celebrating 70 years of MARL’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare so guests can expect an especially memorable evening,” Magee Humes, MARL’s executive director, said in a press release. ”The funds raised are critical in allowing us to continue our important work of providing life-saving care to homeless and at-risk dogs and cats.” Cat lovers can also join in on the spirit of Yappy Hour by supporting Team Cat and MARL’s feline friends. Yappy Hour tickets start at $125 and include two drink tickets, a strolling dinner and unlimited gourmet dog treats. Certain sponsorship levels include an invitation to an exclusive VIP pre-event reception. All information can be found online at marl.org/yappy-hour.

HOPE NOT HANDCUFFS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

METRO DETROIT — The Families Against Narcotics flagship program Hope Not Handcuffs is seeking volunteers. Hope Not Handcuffs allows anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder to go to any of the nonprofit’s 125-plus participating law enforcement agencies or community partners and ask for help, according to a release. Families Against Narcotics then dispatches a volunteer “Angel” to meet the participant at their location, offer support, and work with the Hope Not Handcuffs call center on getting people placed into treatment, according to the release. “If you’re a compassionate person who would like to be an Angel and make a difference in someone’s life, FAN can use you,” the release states. For more information, call 833-202-HOPE (4673) or email hnh@ familiesagainstnarcotics.org.