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FARMINGTON HILLS — After severe weather came through Farmington Hills recently, the city sent out a press release to remind residents that removal of debris from private property is the responsibility of property owners.

Derrick Schueller, who is the superintendent for the Farmington Hills Division of Public Works, was recently asked about whether he thinks most residents are aware that debris removal is their responsibility.

“I think most are,” Schueller said. “We make a conscious effort with each storm to try to put out a release and remind residents of the rules and guidelines for that. … There’s always a little bit of confusion with different events that happen. … I think, in general, most people know that the right-of-way trees and the work that we do in the right-of-way, that’s DPW city responsibility, but private property residents have to arrange for that work and the disposal of that debris on their own.”

Pickup of tree branches and storm debris occurs on the regularly scheduled garbage day and follows the standard yard waste collection guidelines: • Small limbs that are 6 inches in diameter or less and brush

FARMINGTON HILLS — A North Farmington High School student has overcome multiple physical and mental health challenges to rise to the top of her game as Miss Michigan Teen USA, and she is using that platform to bring awareness to those

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‘Won’t impact youth at all’ BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN SET TO MOVE HQ OUT OF FARMINGTON HILLS

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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan recently announced that it is moving its headquarters out of Farmington Hills and into Detroit.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is set to move its headquarters from Farmington Hills to Newlab, at Michigan Central, in Detroit.

FARMINGTON HILLS — For more than a decade, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan has been headquartered in a building on Halsted Road in Farmington Hills.

The building is owned and operated by Amerisure.

It was recently announced that the Boys and Girls Club is moving its headquarters to Detroit and will take occupancy in Newlab at Michigan Central, located on 15th Street.

According to a press release, the organization serves 21,000 youth, families and entrepreneurs annually in neighborhoods throughout southeastern Michigan.

The release states that Michigan Central is a center for advancing technologies and programs that address barriers to social, economic and physical mobility, with its 30 acres in Detroit acting as a convening place and a “call-to-action to advance a more sustainable, equitable future

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Boy reports being approached at Farmington Hills bus stop

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FARMINGTON HILLS — A 9-year-old boy told authorities that he was approached by a stranger in a vehicle near a school bus stop around 4 p.m. Aug. 31, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

The incident occurred in a subdivision near the southwest corner of 11 Mile and Inkster roads.

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According to the release, the child stated that, as he walked away from the bus stop, located at the intersection of Branchaster Road and Elsworth Street, the stranger pulled alongside him and stated, “Get in. I’ll take you home.”

The child ran away, and the pickup truck was last seen heading south on Arden Park Drive, near Appleton Drive, according to the release.

The suspect was described as a younger white male wearing a baseball hat. The color of the hat is not known.

The suspect was reportedly driving a white pickup truck. The make and model are not known.

“Detectives are actively investigating this incident,” the release states. “The Farmington Hills Police Department has increased patrols at all bus stops and is working cooperatively with the Farmington Public School District to address safety concerns.”

Anyone with information should call (248) 871-2610.

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• Unbundled brush and large limbs will not be picked up.

• Tree limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter will not be picked up by the city’s rubbish hauling contractor.

• Tree debris may be placed at the curbside for composting in brown paper yard waste bags or in trash cans no larger than 35 gallons with a maximum weight of 60 pounds.

• Tree debris, such as brush or twigs, should not stick out above the top of the container.

• If a resident had tree branches or a tree stump chipped, it is their responsibility to properly dispose of the chippings according to standard yard waste guidelines.

According to the city, disposal of larger limbs is the responsibility of the homeowner and may require hiring a contractor. Also, if residents use a trash can, it must be labeled with a yard waste sticker on both sides.

Stickers are available for free at Farmington Hills City Hall and DPW. Schueller shared his perspective as to the most important things for residents to know.

“If there is a tree issue within the public right of way, they should call the Division of Public Works to have that work taken care of,” he said. “I know the lines of where the right-of-way line is can be confusing in some areas. We’re talking generally those green

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Schueller discussed what steps residents should take when debris is on their own property.

“Then they may need to arrange for that themselves — either hire a contractor to do that work or take care of it themselves,” he said. “They are able to put yard waste debris out in lawn bags for collection on garbage day. … You do have to cut things up and put ’em in bags or labeled cans on your trash day. … If they’ve got bigger branches that they’re not able to cut up then they probably will have to have a contractor come out to assist them with that.”

Schueller also advised residents on the proper step to take if branches from a city tree fall onto a resident’s private property.

“Anything related to a city tree, we would be responding to that,” he said. “So if it was a city tree that branches blew off or whatever onto private property, or if a tree fell down and impacted property, that’s a city responsibility, so they would need to call us so we can get somebody out there, take some pictures if there was damage, and we would work then to remove the tree or the branch or whatever it may be if it’s a city tree within the right of way.”

Residential or business property owners can direct questions to the DPW at (248) 871-2850 or visit fhgov.com for more information.

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FIRST RESPONDERS RECOGNIZED AT CEREMONY

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346 recognized the work of two city of Farmington Hills first responders at its annual Patriot Day Ceremony Sept. 11.

Farmington Hills firefighter Lt. Nick Hippler was recognized as the American Legion Firefighter of the Year, with Farmington Hills Police Officer Jeremy Beisel receiving recognition as the American Legion Police Officer of the Year.

“Lieutenant Hippler is an exemplary member of our fire department,” Farmington Hills Fire Chief Jon Unruh stated in a release from the city of Farmington Hills. “Not only is our department better because of him, but our community is a safer (place) to live and raise a family thanks to his dedicated service to the City.”

Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King shared some thoughts about Beisel.

“Detective Beisel is an exceptional example of the caliber of police officers within the Farmington Hills Police Department,” King stated in the release. “Detective Beisel’s dedication to serving and protecting our community is evident in these incidents, that have earned him this great recognition.”

The ceremony was held to commemorate the anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks and took place in Riley Park in downtown Farmington.

New trash carts set to be distributed

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills, in partnership with Green For Life Environmental USA, also known as GFL, is set to deploy new black 95-gallon wheeled trash carts to residential dwellings that participate in curbside refuse collection, according to a press release.

The carts have been authorized by Farmington Hills City Council as part of the city’s existing contract with GFL. Distribution of the new trash carts is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 18 and will be completed on a rolling basis through mid-October. Garbage collection with the new carts is set to begin the week of Oct. 9.

“There are many homeowner benefits to using the new trash carts, which are safer and are a more efficient means to place refuse curbside,” city of Farmington Hills Director of Public Services Karen Mondora stated via the release. “The new carts have wheels and attached lids, and they are made of durable plastic. They’ll also provide for improved contractor safety and overall operations.”

Homeowners with existing cans may continue to use them to collect additional trash and can place them alongside the new cart for pickup. Bulk items will also be collected as part of the regular weekly pickup, in accordance with current guidelines.

“As a reminder, garbage, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the curb before 7 a.m. on pick-up day,” the release states.

For more information, call the Division of Public Works between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at (248) 8712850 or visit fhgov.com.

Farmington Hills Fire Department announces promotions

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Fire Chief Jon Unruh recently announced the promotion of four department members.

In a ceremony held Sept. 14 in City Council chambers, it was announced that Sgt. Brian Pankow was promoted to the rank of staff lieutenant-emergency manager; senior firefighter Justin Perkey was promoted to the rank of staff lieutenant of training; Sgt. Ronald Perian has been promoted to the rank of shift lieutenant; and senior firefighter John Harshbarger was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

The four individuals were celebrated in front of family, friends, co-workers and city officials, including Farmington Hills Mayor Vicki Barnett, according to the release.

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN — What better way to truly explore the beauty of autumn than a road trip, especially in northern Michigan. While there are plenty of scenic rural stretches across the state, the upper stretch of the mitten offers countless panoramas of forested ridges, dunes and lakeshores ablaze in fiery reds, oranges and yellows.

Fall officially starts Saturday, Sept. 23, but colors across the northern lower peninsula are expected to reach partial to peak displays the first two weeks of October, according to various sites tracking fall foliage.

If you’re thinking about a road trip north, here are a few scenic drives to consider.

Tunnel of Trees, M-119

This 20-mile scenic stretch along Lake Michigan, from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, is by no means a road less traveled (expect heavy traffic on weekends and other times), but there’s a reason why it’s so popular and a must-visit in the fall. Officially a state highway, M-119, this shoreline road is thick with trees, their canopies reaching over the roadway. In the fall, the trees create a tunnel of colors. Adding to the magic are glimpses of Lake Michigan, nature preserves and small villages. Just outside Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farm offers a one-stop fall extravaganza, with pumpkin patches, hay rides, u-pick fruit, hot cider, donuts and more. There’s a playground for kids and farm animals to feed. Farther north, stop at the Good Hart General Store, in the village of Good Hart, home to a few hundred people.

The general store is a rare find and serves as the village’s grocery, bakery, deli and post office. You can pick up homemade pies, cookies and other treats. If you’re looking for a diversion to a local beach or picnic spot, the store staff will guide you. At the end of the

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sometimes twisting route lies Legs Inn in Cross Village. It’s as kitschy and rustic as you might imagine but the inn is well-known for serving some of the best Polish fare around — including pierogi, smoked whitefish and stuffed cabbage.

M-22, Manistee to Glen Arbor

It’s a long and winding road from Manistee to Glen Arbor, but one far less-traveled than the popular Tunnel of Trees. Pick up Route 22 just north of Manistee and follow along the Lake Michigan coastline, past orchards and vineyards and farm stands selling apples and other seasonal produce. The two-lane highway passes through small communities like Onekama, Arcadia, Elberta and around picturesque inland lakes. There are spots along the way to pause and take in views of Lake Michigan. Stop in Frankfort for a cold brew at Stormcloud Brewing Co. or shop along its tidy main street. Farther north, the road passes through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Learn more about the nearly 72,000-acre park at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire or detour along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for even more impressive views of Lake Michigan. Empire is also home to one of the best chocolatiers around, the Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate Shop. Always busy, Glen Arbor boasts several restaurants, gift shops, wine tastings, bike rentals and paddling adventures. M-22 continues along the perimeter of the Leelanau Peninsula, with easy access to about two dozen wineries, busy with harvest in the fall, and other small towns — Leland, Northport and Suttons Bay.

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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.

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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

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When timed right, planting additions can result in long-lasting landscaping; however, when timed wrong, you could be planting your hard-earned money to rest forever.

The key is to know what season and weather are best for new plants.

Linda Pelloni, the director of the Shelby Gardeners Club, said fall is the best time to plant.

“When adding trees and shrubs to your landscape, planting in the fall offers several benefits. It’s an ideal time for you, as all the hard gardening work of spring and the upkeep of summer will be winding down — plus it’s the best time for the tree,” Pelloni said in an email interview.

She said Marianne Willburn, gardening expert and author, says that the following are best to plant in the fall: butterfly bush, hydrangea, forsythia, beauty berry, viburnum and more.

“A shrub by definition is a woody, multi-stemmed plant, either deciduous or evergreen, that can grow from just a few inches high to over ten feet tall. Cooler air temperatures in the fall give freshly planted trees and shrubs a better chance to develop healthier root systems more rapidly than those planted in hotter months,” Pelloni said.

She said the recommended time for moving trees and shrubs is during the dor-

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-

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According to the release, the Boys and Girls Club will act as a key partner for youth development activities at Michigan Central, helping coordinate programs and activities with advanced technology development resources and innovators at Newlab, with initiatives such as technology and gaming workshops, fashion and design studios, architecture and arts explorations, and robotics and automation boot camps.

“The new partnership will build on BGCSM’s previous success collaborating with public figures and organizations like Big Sean, activist, and NY Times best-selling author Shaka Senghor and the BGCSM program Ponyride to provide workforce development opportunities for young people interested in the future of mobility, entrepreneurship and careers in technology, fashion, literary arts, urban planning and entertainment and more,” the release states.

Shawn Wilson, Boys and Girls Club president and CEO, shared another advantage of moving the youth development organization’s headquarters to Detroit.

“We’re currently in Farmington Hills in the Amerisure building, and super grate-

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Nate Wallace, who is the director of civic partnerships at Michigan Central, shared his thoughts about the partnership.

“In order for Detroit to truly succeed, we must be intentional about providing opportunities for the city’s youth,” Wallace stated via the release. “The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is a national leader in empowering young Detroiters and preparing them to become leaders themselves.

This partnership will not only introduce our youth to the future of technology, it will help them be a part of it.”

Aside from the positive impact that the

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“What makes me most excited is that the CEO of Michigan Central really put it best when he talked about it’s not just that youth deserve an opportunity to have access to Michigan Central, but they believe that youth benefit Michigan Central – they bring something to the table … through their presence, through their ideas, and I think that’s powerful, because what it shows is that this is not charity. … Youth are an asset, and we’re bringing an asset to Michigan Central.”

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ful for Amerisure providing us with that space for over a decade-plus,” Wilson said.

“What this provides us with an opportunity to do is move closer to our clubs. We currently have four clubs — primarily in Detroit, Highland Park and Eastpointe, so this move allows senior leadership to be closer to the clubs, which is important. One of the things we already do is, senior leadership makes it a point to work from the clubs, pretty much on a daily basis, and so this will give us an opportunity to continue to do that, but also have a gathering spot, if you will, in the city.”

Wilson said that the move “won’t impact youth at all.”

He said that the process of moving is underway right now and that, “we’ll roll it out over the next year or so.”

Approximately 30 employees are expected to be part of the move over the next year.

Wilson expressed confidence that Amerisure will find good use for the space. But as for the organization that he represents, he said that he is excited about the move.

“We consider ourselves a very innovative organization, and to be on the campus of Michigan Central, where there’s so much innovation, there’s so much ingenuity, there’s so much energy, will only help us to continue to be that forward-thinking, forward-leaning innovative organization,” Wilson said.

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first pageant that year as the contest fell right after her 14th birthday. According to pageant rules, teens must be at least 14 years old to compete. That first year she was named a fan favorite and was given the title of Miss Farmington Hills Teen.

“After that year, I was like, this is really fun. This is an amazing experience,” said Hill. “I got a lot more confident after that. … I was saying to myself, ‘I’m going to keep doing this until I win. I don’t care how many years I have to go back. I’m going to do this until I win.’”

In 2022 she was named a fan favorite again and made it to the top five.

This year, Hill chose to wear a black ball gown, something that is rare for pageant participants, and that made her stand out from the crowd.

She said she competed with the mindset that this was her year and that she was not necessarily going to win, but was going to do better than she had done the previous year.

For Hill, the pageant is not a competition against other girls. It’s a competition against herself.

“I think that’s what your last year has been about — learning who you are. Learning the good, bad and the ugly about yourself. Recognizing that in order to win or be considered Miss Michigan Teen you just have to be your true self. Be authentic and learn from things that you’ve gone through, like learning about mental health and recognizing that it’s OK to talk to somebody about,” said Avery’s mother, Jolia Hill. “You know, learning about Tourette’s and recognizing that there’s stereotypes about it, but you really want people to know that you have Tourette’s, but Tourette’s is a spectrum.”

As Miss Teen Michigan U.S.A. Avery has the opportunity to speak at numerous engagements across the country. She said she is using the platform to educate people on the disorder. She said that Tourette’s is actually on a spectrum. However, most people stereotypically think of it as random swearing. She said she is on the lower end of the spectrum.

“My tics started when I was in sixth or seventh grade. It would just be like little things like blinking, or I would open my eyes real big. Then I started having a couple vocal tics, and I just started gasping for air,” Avery said. “People tend to think of it as just cussing. That’s what I thought it was when I was younger too, and I was just blurting out loud sounds and having very aggressive movements and then, like, cussing too. I’ve learned it’s a lot more in depth than that. You can have, like, anxiety tics, and that doesn’t mean you have Tourette’s, and you can be

really, really high on the spectrum and have the worst type of Tourette’s where you can go into having seizures. Thank God I’m not that far up on the spectrum and my tics are not as bad as that. They’re not into sending me into having seizures. But my main goal for the future and for this year is to be able to get out there what Tourette’s is about and just to educate about it.”

She said she was offered two treatments for her condition — behavioral therapy or medication. She said she did not want to take medication and elected to undergo therapy.

However the therapy, which taught her to recognize signs that tics were coming so she could control them, only worked for a short period of time. Avery said she started developing new tics, and the therapy no longer worked for them as she never knows when the new tics are coming.

On top of the Tourette’s, Avery found herself very depressed during the pandemic.

She said the forced seclusion of the pandemic was very hard on her mental health. However, Avery said she now believes her battle with mental health has made her a better person and attributes her recent success to the struggles she has faced.

“I wasn’t, like, talking to my friends that I normally would on a daily basis. So, it was like a really, really huge change that I didn’t adapt to, but my mom put me in therapy and now I’m a better person,” Avery said.

“I like this version of myself (better) than I feel like I would have become if I didn’t go through my mental health battles. I feel like I came out better on the other side.”

Through the pageant program, Avery said she was able to gain confidence and selfesteem. Something many people don’t think of when talking about beauty pageants. Avery attributes that way of thinking to shows such as “Toddlers in Tiaras” and said she understands that concept, but for her it just isn’t true.

“I kind of take it as a learning experience,” she said. “This is also something that I enjoy doing, and it gives me a lot of new experiences every year, and I meet new girls from all over the state every single year. It’s cool to me in the sense where I don’t really get to the point where I’m like, ‘This is, like, degrading. I have, like, low self-esteem,’ because it’s like I’m looking on the positive side of it.”

According to the Hills, when the competitions changed with a new production company. The beauty concepts shifted from a stereotypical blond bombshell to young women of all races.

“With the change looking for girls to be diverse. Looking for girls to be who they really are, to be authentic,” said Jolia Hill.

“That’s what made me feel like, ‘I’m OK with my child being in this setting,’ because the executive director was like, ‘Hey, don’t

think of this as a pageant. Think of this as a program to help young girls understand who they are and how to better themselves in what they are, what they represent and how to be the best you for the rest of your life.’ And for me, I was like, this is it, because that’s what I want my baby to be able to do and be.”

Jolia Hill said she has seen her daughter really grow through the pageants. She said that because of the pageants, her daughter has come to believe in herself and is able to strike up a conversation with an adult and not be concerned about whether they’re older or if they know more than she does — to be confident in who she is.

“The growth and how they’ve been working with all those girls it’s amazing,” said Jolia Hill.

“Through the competition and through the training and through the preparations and through just getting to know people that assist her — whether it be walking, attire, makeup — her self-confidence has just been boosted 100%,” said her father. “She has found herself. She does what she likes to do.

She does speaking engagements. It has just helped her self-confidence tremendously, and she is like a different person now.”

Edward Hill, the principal of Burnley Academy in Southfield, said that his daughter

was not that outgoing prior to the pandemic and wasn’t really involved in stuff. Now his daughter is a beauty queen, a cheerleader and has so many activities that she actually had to eliminate some of them as she had too much on her plate. He said the pageants have really helped his daughter to hone in on her personality and who she is.

“It is a wonderful thing to know that you’re a part of her winning, a part of her just achieving, a part of her just growing and knowing that the things I’ve taught in the past, the things I’ve said, the things we’ve exposed her to, the things that we’ve tried to teach her is all coming to fruition and it’s working out for us,” he said. “So my wife and I feel wonderful about it. We’re head over heels.”

Avery wants people to know that mental health is important and something that people can learn from and reflect on. She said that by going through issues and finding ways to address them, people can find ways to work on bettering themselves and find a new way to look at the world.

Avery will be competing as Miss Michigan Teen U.S.A. for the title of Miss Teen U.S.A. Sept. 28-29 in Reno, Nevada. She said she is also planning to host a fundraising event to benefit Tourette syndrome awareness and mental health.

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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.

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“Love what you’re doing,” McLaughlin said he would advise others. “If you love what you’re doing and helping people, it’s a big thing, you know. And they always remember you.”

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METRO DETROIT — The 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 what I can do. I can’t play golf every day,’ and honest to God, John (Sullivan) called me the next day and says, ‘Dick, you want to come back to work?’ I says, ‘Yeah,’” McLaughlin recalled with a chuckle.

He said he loves his job as it allows him the opportunity to take care of people in their hour of need.

“Just taking care of people when they are in so much trouble mentally, usually, and just taking care of them … it just catches you when you did something satisfactory.

You want to stay,” said McLaughlin. “You’re helping people get through a bad time, you know, and it’s just really a good thing.”

According to McLaughlin, his job also helps him retain a youthful mentality, and he enjoys the company of “young” people. He said he is only as old as the person he is with.

“When I’m with you, I’m your age.

When I’m with her, I’m her age. I don’t get any older than what you are, you know,” said McLaughlin. “And there’s a lot of young people working here.”

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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 retirement-age 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 See WORKING on page 19A

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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 visitations 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.”

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for competitors from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the Motor Grille driver reception 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.

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41. Silver to Lone Ranger 43. Chows down 44. Mark Twain to Samuel Langhorne Clemens 46. Toupee spot 47. Pestilence pest 48. Singer Eilish 50. Rub the wrong way 52. Yoda: “Do or do not. There is no ____” 53. *A type of whale or the color of many dolphins 55. Overnight lodging 57. *Inspiration for a certain pineapple dweller 60. *Inspiration for Marvel’s Doc Ock 64. South American juice flavor 65. Bearded antelope 67. All thumbs 68. Pineda of Journey 69. Stomach pain-causing acronym 70. Hundred, in Italian 71. Hammer part 72. Not stood 73. Bar, legally DOWN 1. R&R destinations 2. Angie Thomas’ “The ____ U Give” 3. Seaward 4. *Cetology object of study 5. Thin layer 6. *Like green sea

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58. Glazier’s unit 59. Baker’s baker 60. Give a boot 61. Closely confined 62. Plotting 63. “____! In the Name of Love” 64. Year off in school 66. Giannis’ league

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 23

Saturday STREAM: Experiment with science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math concepts, grades K-5, 11 a.m.-noon, Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, farmlib.org 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. 28

Ask a Lawyer Legal Aid Clinic: For ages 18 and older, 6:30-8 p.m. (check-in 6 p.m.), Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org

SEPT. 29

Sock Hop Classic Car Show: Also silent auction, photo booth, DJ and fundraising dinner, hosted by Another Day Resource Center, 7 p.m., Mile City Church, 13100 N. Haggerty Road in Plymouth, anotherdayresource.org Food Truck Tuesdays: Also meet local nonprofits and businesses, noon-2 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org

SEPT. 29-OCT. 1

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. 13-15

SEPT. 23

OCT. 19

SEP 23-24

Women of Vision 2023 Benefit Luncheon: Supports National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, features guest speaker John Quiñones of ABC News, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills, ncjwmi.org/women-of-vision-2023

ONGOING

Farmington Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Nov. 4, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., facebook.com/FarmingtonMarket Thursday Afternoon Club: STEM projects, healthy activities and more, grades 3-5, 4 p.m. every Thursday until Nov. 30 (except Nov. 23), Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, farmlib.org Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 2526962

OCT. 1

• 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org

OCT. 3-5

Fall rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, nardinpark.org/fall-rummage-sale

OCT. 8

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 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

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

Novi Home Show: 2-8 p.m. Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Oct. 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15, Suburban Collection Showcase, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, www. suburbancollectionshowplace.com

Michigan Women’s Expo: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 29-30 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 1, Suburban Collection Showcase, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, suburban collectionshowplace.com Festival of Hope: Free indoor event featuring local organizations offering programs, services and resources for individuals and families, noon-3 p.m., Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, info@novicc.org, (248) 202-3480

SEPT. 22-23

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

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

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

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

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

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299

OCT. 14

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

OCT. 20

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

NEWSAND

NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

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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Michigan

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.