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WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Police Department is currently in the midst of a major renovation project. The three-phrase project began in March and is expected to be finished toward the end of December.
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to authorize the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $6.5 million to finance the Police Department building project in February. There were no public comments from residents at the township board meeting. According to an email from Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan, it is a 20-year bond with a “true interest” of 3.519264%. He See POLICE on page 9A
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Community members — and even a superhero — came out to support individuals with special needs at the Friendship Circle’s Walk4Friendship event Aug. 27 in West Bloomfield. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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OAKLAND COUNTY — The body of a 36-year-old swimmer who was reported to have been missing since Thursday, Aug. 24, was recovered by divers in Walled Lake Aug. 25, according to a press release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Adam Malecki, of Walled Lake, was found in about 30 feet of water approximately 500 feet from shore by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team. Malecki jumped off a pontoon boat and began swimming with two friends late Wednesday/early Thursday, the release states. As threatening weather moved into the area, the two friends were able to make it back to their pontoon boat. The friends lost sight of Malecki and notified Walled Lake police, who asked for help from Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team, according to the release. “The team responded to the lake about 1:15 a.m. Thursday to begin the search,” the release states. “It resumed Thursday morning with the assistance of the Southeast Michigan Dive Group, a coalition of area law enforcement agencies and fire departments including from Genesee, Livingston, Macomb and Wayne counties; Van Buren Township; and the Michigan State Police, which was created
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Walk4Friendship event raises big money in support of individuals with special needs BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Friendship Circle co-founder Bassie Shemtov said that the nonprofit’s 18th Walk4Friendship fundraiser was a “beautiful day of celebration.”
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Nearly 600 people with developmental disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities, along with caregivers and families, attended the JARC sensory-friendly carnival Aug. 20 in Farmington Hills, according to a press release. JARC, a Bloomfield Hills based nonprofit for adults with developmental disabilities, created the carnival so people with developmental disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities could enjoy a carnival that, under normal circumstances, would be overcrowded and overstimulating, the release states. The event, which was free to people with developmental disabilities and sensory sensitivities and their caregivers, included a 40-foot Ferris wheel, a ballistic swing, trackless train rides, a giant inflatable corn maze, midway games, bounce houses, music, food and more, with a unique element of the event including an indoor “sensory room” where attendees could utilize a quiet space away from the outside fun to take a break and regulate their emotions by using Play-Doh, fidget toys, coloring books and therapy dogs, the release states. The carnival was the final event in JARC’s summer-long Ellen Labes Festival Series sponsored by the Ellen Labes Family. To learn more about JARC, visit jarc.org.
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service has scheduled an event that is aimed at those in the legal profession. “Lawyers assume incredible responsibilities to ensure the best outcome for their clients,” states a press release. “These demands affect them, whether they recognize it or not. Join Jewish Family Service’s
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The Friendship Circle broke a previous fundraising record with its 18th Walk4Friendship event Aug. 27. West Bloomfield resident Jordan Rosenberg took part in the walk, along with Laya, Mikaela and Oziah.
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Shemtov said everything was perfect. “From the weather to all of the fund-raisers who were on a high with their family and friends and all the socializing, kindness and community and family feeling between all of the families that were there, it was a real sense of everyone was celebrating, kind of, each other and with each other. It was very special.” The amount that was raised far surpassed Shemtov’s goal of $750,000. “It’s just a testament to the need and the commitment our community has to be there for and with our individuals with special needs and anybody that’s in isolation,” she said. “It goes together with each and every one of us, even the volunteers and the staff. Everybody gains so much from being with the special individuals that we get to service, and therefore, they’re servicing us. They make our life so much more enriched, teaching us how to live life properly.” Shemtov shared what stood out to her the most from the fundraiser. “I would say the energy. I would say the joy,” she said. “Everybody was just so happy to be there. I don’t know that it’s so typical for general outings that people are so happy to be there. A lot of times you go places just to support.” Free T-shirts, food, entertainment, rides and a zipline were all part of the festivities. West Bloomfield resident Lori Ellis was among those who participated.
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“It was a beautiful day, so I think it was a great turnout,” Ellis said. “It goes for such a good cause, so it made me so happy to know that they had a successful event. … It’s nice that it brings everybody together, no matter what their disability is.” It was estimated that 3,000 people attended the event. “(I’m) thanking our Detroit community for making
Friendship Circle their own responsibility, their own joy, and to continue welcoming people with special needs into your world, because it will be great for you and for them,” Shemtov said. For more information or to make a donation, visit friendshipcircle.org. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
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noted that West Bloomfield has a AAA bond rating, which is the highest in Michigan. Phase one was completed near the end of July and included upgraded flooring, new paint, new workspaces and upgraded tile and restrooms for the Patrol Division; the implementation of a new communications center for 911 dispatchers who service the Police Department, the Orchard Lake Police Department, the Keego Harbor Police Department, the Sylvan Lake Police Department and the West Bloomfield Fire Department; an additional unisex bathroom; and a wellness room where employees can get peer support. Phase two began around the beginning of August and includes remodeling the lobby, front desk and records bureau as well as expanding a training room. This phase of the project also includes building an outbuilding for additional storage. Phase three of the project includes the remodeling and expansion of locker rooms for men and women, as well as building of a dedicated space for a “VIRTRA SYSTEM” for de-escalation and “use of force state of the art training.”
West Bloomfield Police Department Deputy Chief Curt Lawson shared his aspirations for the building project. “We’re looking for a modern police department with increased efficiencies,” he said. “We want to have this continue to be a destination department for talent to come to, and being that we had a department that was built in 1991 that had never been renovated, never been modernized, this was a wise investment on behalf of the township, and we’ll be able to continue to attract the talent that we need and our residents expect.” In a phone interview with the Beacon, Kaplan said that when the West Bloomfield Police Department was built in 1991 there were 60 employees. “Now we have over 120 employees at the Police Department,” he said. “It’s a cramped, congested building, and we needed to expand the bathrooms (and) locker rooms.” West Bloomfield Police Chief Michael Patton also weighed in on the project. “The capital improvement project at the WBPD Station is proceeding essentially on time and on budget,” Patton stated via email. “Although our residents and other visitors to the Station may be experiencing some minor inconveniences, we are optimistic that when the project is complete our
New work spaces have been included as part of a renovation project at the West Bloomfield Police Department. The project is expected to be completed toward the end of December. Photo provided by Curt Lawson
visitors will be welcomed into a new more service friendly environment.” From Kaplan’s perspective, residents support public safety departments in the township, as evidenced by voting to approve previous millage increases. “In terms of the 120, 123 employees who work at the Police Department, it’s important the community provide them with a safe and modern facility,” he said. “And another part of this is dispatch. … We take
911 calls for three other communities, and we need to have an up-to-date, modern dispatch center, which we finally will.” Lawson thanked residents and township officials for their support. “We did our due diligence, the township board did their due diligence,” he said. “This is a smart infrastructure upgrade that we desperately needed.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
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is completely different. People can be out of town, in town, have multiple family members involved and host of other scenarios. His company takes 35% of the profits, and he said they usually can get set up in a couple of days in a standard household. “We have been running into less and less standard households in the last couple of years and more hoarding situations, it seems,” Deneau said. How long it takes also depends on the estate. They’ve done estate sales that take a couple of days and also ones that take two to three weeks, Deneau said. It takes a while, Rodgers said, to price the items in the estate. Her company uses professionals to appraise everything. “Our pricing is based on careful research, years of experience and knowledge of the Detroit metro area market,” Rodgers said in an email. “Pricing is also a practice of knowing what current trends in home decor and decorating are popular.” Both Rodgers and Deneau said it de-
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pends on the family when it comes to what happens to the items that aren’t sold. “Our cleanout process includes selling items as a lot or bundle for deep discounts, donating leftover items to charity, utilizing refuse disposal services and sometimes even having free days,” Rodgers said in an email. Deneau said his company works with Grace Centers of Hope to donate items not sold. “There’s certain things that Grace Centers of Hope won’t take,” Deneau said. “So we really focus hard during the estate sale utilizing Facebook Marketplace, utilizing Craigslist, utilizing specialty groups to try and get rid of items that may not be donatable after the sale.” Both Rodgers and Deneau said there does need to be empathy and compassion when getting ready for an estate sale. Rodgers said an estate sale doesn’t necessarily happen because a loved one dies; it can be for any number of reasons. Deneau said he’s signed contracts with a 90-year-old going into assisted living and a 21-year-old who lost her parents. “You have a lot of people that can
deal with the situation, but you have a lot of people that you really need to be kind to and you need to walk them through the process very slowly or else they won’t make it through the process,” Deneau said. They also both said they have dealt with difficult customers who come to estate sales. Rodgers has security at their sales. “My company is run by myself and my husband, who is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL,” Rodgers said in the email. She said he “is in charge of security at every sale, and our dedicated staff members all work together to keep everyone safe and shopping happily.” People looking to host estate sales should be diligent about looking at reviews for a company, and they have to be careful of who they hire. “But you need to be very diligent about your Google and your Yelp reviews,” Deneau said. “Because you can very, very easily hire a company that can take advantage of you.” To get an estate sale started, Deneau said, people should take out anything they want to keep and then call an estate sale company. “You really don’t have to lift another finger other than taking the stuff out that you want,” Deneau said. Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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utumn’s cool, crisp air is around the corner, which means many homeowners will soon want to cozy up by their fireplaces. But before you decide to spark a fire, local fire experts have a few safety tips to keep in mind. Fireplaces are often neglected when it comes to maintenance, so experts say it’s important to have a licensed chimney specialist inspect your fireplace each year. “You always want to make sure that your chimney is inspected — and cleaned, if necessary — by a qualified professional,” said Susan McKelvey, communications manager for the National Fire Protection Association. “Obviously, it’s best if that is done before the start of the heating season.” Inspections can assure there are no cracks or dislodged bricks that need to be repaired, and they can check for animal nests or other blockages that could prevent smoke from escaping. Cleanings will help get rid of built-up soot and creosote — a tarlike substance that’s a byproduct of wood fires — that can spark a dangerous chimney fire. Homeowners with gas-powered fireplaces should also hire a professional to check for hazards, such as leaks in the gas line.
Once you’re given the green light to use your fireplace, make sure you know how to open the flue, so smoke is drawn out of the house and clean air is drawn in. Cracking a window can also help with air quality. Experts say to burn nothing in the fireplace except dry firewood or Chimney Safety Institute of America-accepted manufactured logs and to clean out all ash from previous fires before lighting a new one. “You don’t want to burn other things, like trash, wrapping paper or newspaper because the byproduct of those burning materials can cause a buildup in the lining of your chimney, so you really just want to make sure that you put wood in your fireplace that’s designed for being burned,” McKelvey said. “And always remember not to overload your fireplace with wood,” Rochester Fire Chief John Cieslik added. “We don’t want someone to put so much wood in the fireplace that it would fall out, so you also need to make sure there are screens in the fireplace to keep sparks from flying. Although the mesmerizing glow of the flames can be enticing, children and pets should always be at least 3 feet away from the fireplace. A safety screen should be installed to reduce the risk of burns, and the area around the fireplace should be clear of anything that’s potentially flammable — including drapes, blankets, baskets, books and other decorative items. “You want to make sure the area is clear
of anything that can burn,” McKelvey explained. Once you’ve gotten your fire roaring, remember to never leave it unattended and also make sure it’s completely out before going to bed or leaving the house. “And it’s always a good time to check your fire extinguisher in your house to make sure it’s ready in the event that you would need it,” Cieslik said. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that fireplaces and chimneys are involved in an average of 15,800 fires per year, resulting in an average of 20 deaths and 50 injuries annually from 2017 to 2019. Fire officials say dangerous home blazes can be prevented with a simple tool — a fire alarm. “We always want people to test their smoke alarms and remember to replace their batteries,” Cieslik said.
Three out of every five home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association. So it’s very important that you have smoke alarms — with the label of a reputable testing agency, like Underwriters Laboratories — in every bedroom and in the common areas on each floor of your home. All smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years or sooner if they don’t respond properly when tested. When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected or dead. Anything that burns fuel, such as a gas fireplace, can potentially become a source of carbon monoxide — an invisible, odorless gas that can kill — so fire officials say homeowners should also make sure to have CO detectors in their homes. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each bedroom and on every level of the home. Just like smoke See FIREPLACE on page 13A
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alarms, homeowners are advised to change the batteries, test and interconnect their carbon monoxide detectors, if possible, and make sure the vents for their gas appliances — like the fireplace, dryer, stove and furnace — are free and clear of snow or debris. Cieslik also encourages the public to conduct a fire inspection within the home this fall, checking and replacing the batteries in their smoke detectors, going over the locations where they have multiple electrical devices plugged in and creating or updating the family’s emergency evacuation plan so everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire. He suggests sleeping with bedroom doors closed, which serves as a barrier from smoke and fire, and having a family meeting place to help family members, and firefighters, account for those who are safe and those who might need rescuing. “This is always a great time to take a look at your family’s evacuation plan so the whole family knows how to get out of the house, should there be an emergency, and to have your meeting point established, so that everyone heads to the same meeting point where they can be accounted for,” said Cieslik. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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kind of in the moment and you get to those inflection points, it’s like, ‘Oh yeah, that’s when I have to make those decisions I’ve been thinking about and talking about,’” Hilbers said. An assistant for the last 16 years on the West Bloomfield coaching staff, Hilbers knows the program and the players better than anyone else, so he didn’t overcomplicate things when it came to a play design. When you need a score, you give it to the 6-foot-3, 263-pound playmaker and University of Colorado commit Brandon Davis-Swain. He took a handoff from Nance and bullied his way into the end zone to give West Bloomfield a thrilling 22-21 victory. The gutsy call from coach Hilbers paid off, and he could breathe a sigh of relief as
Davis-Swain celebrated with his teammates. “It’s right because it worked,” Hilbers said. “It could go sideways for a number of reasons, whether it’s something as a snap, a bad exchange or the play not working and it doesn’t look as good. For us, it was just about getting one of our best players the ball and really just trying to go win the game. We had the ups and downs and the roller coaster really the whole game, and really the second half, but we felt we had a lot of the momentum right there. You get to overtime with a team as good as Chippewa Valley, you never know what’s going to happen.” Momentum was everything in this game, and it seemed like neither team was going to budge throughout the matchup as Chippewa Valley struck first to take an early 7-0 lead. West Bloomfield’s offense executed home run plays when they needed them See FOOTBALL on page 16A
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puppies until they are 7 weeks old. Those who live within four hours of Leader Dogs’ campus continue to have the option of becoming a “breeding dad host,” who cares for an adult male dog in their home and transfers the dog to Leader Dogs as requested for breeding duties. Leader Dogs’ new “temporary host” option, which must live within two hours of Leader Dogs’ campus, agrees to house a Leader Dogs mom or dad in their home for a year or less. All volunteer hosts, except for temporary hosts, can adopt the dog in their care upon retirement or a puppy from a litter born in their home. “We’re excited to see if we can capture some new audiences of people that may have been interested and wanted to participate in our breeding program, but were limited, for whatever reason — maybe the number of dogs in their home, or they didn’t want to add another pet to their family, or they wanted another dog but didn’t want to go through the whelp and litter care,” Hunter said.
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most throughout the game, and Nance opened up the air attack early, finding Elisha Durham for a 63-yard gain to set up a 3-yard touchdown run by Brody Pikur. Nance would connect with Durham again for a 33-yard gain and cap off the drive with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Durham to give West Bloomfield a 14-7 lead, but Chippewa Valley’s 14 unanswered points left the Lakers down by seven late. Perseverance was everything for West Bloomfield, and offensive lineman Alex Walton said his team was poised to make the comeback. “It was all heart,” Walton said. “When it comes down to it, we were behind and lacking that slight edge of execution that would’ve put us ahead earlier in the game. The only change we had was that our mindsets changed from ‘we can do it’ to ‘we have to do it.’” Nance would lead the game-winning drive with 3:30 left on the clock, connecting on five passes for 83 yards on the drive. Nance finished with 248 yards passing and two touchdowns in the win. West Bloomfield will look to carry the momentum of the win into their Oakland Activities Association crossover game against Birmingham Groves Aug. 31 at Groves High School. West Bloomfield is the leading favorite in the OAA-Red conference behind their abundance of talent on both sides of the ball, and with the resilience they showed against Chippewa Valley, they’ll be able to hang with any team on any given night. “Week ones are never perfect,” Hilbers said. “You always make a lot of mistakes and there’s always something to improve on, but I told them when we got back together the next day to review the film that that’s what I was most proud of. We had so many guys get hurt and dinged up, and some of our special teams were on our fourth or fifth backup, and those guys were down there making tackles. They responded.” Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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All veterinary care, until the breeding dog retires, is provided by Leader Dogs, along with heartworm and flea/tick medications. Pam Smaby, of Dexter, became a breeding mom host five years ago and has enjoyed it so much she is currently hosting her third momma dog. She adopted the first two dogs she hosted upon their retirement. “For me, it was really a life-changing experience,” she said. Smaby, a full-time middle school teacher, now also serves as a mentor for the breeding program. “I love being able to help and support all the new homes. … I will be involved with Leader Dog for the rest of my life,” she said. Those interested in learning more are invited to a “Meet the Moms” event 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24 on Leader Dogs’ campus,
1039 S. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills. The event will allow potential volunteers to meet current Leader Dogs moms, volunteer breeding hosts and learn more about the options for hosting a dog in their home. Anyone unable to attend the event can sign up for an online information session, held monthly, about becoming a host at LeaderDog.org/Volunteer. “We’re hopeful that we will be able to expand our volunteer base in a way which will also supplement our program and ensure that these puppies are being raised in a home environment by qualified volunteers that are dedicated to do what’s best for the litters and moms,” Hunter said. For more information, to donate or to become a volunteer host, email leaderdog@ leaderdog.org, visit leaderdogs.org or call Leader Dogs for the Blind at (248) 6519011. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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lenn Harris was 19 years old when he took his first-ever motorcycle ride on a 1975 Suzuki T500 Titan. Harris lived in Seattle at the time and “had to learn very quickly how to ride safely in rain and how to spot black ice on the road.” Harris, 64, is still going full throttle. Over the years, he’s owned 10 different motorcycles, logging approximately 150,000 miles in total. “The allure of motorcycles is you’re not just a passive observer,” said Harris, who was born in Los Angeles and now resides in Birmingham. “In a car, it’s like you’re looking through a TV screen. Being on a motorcycle, you’re in the show. There’s no cage around you. The sights, the smells, everything is just there. “You’re closer to the ground than in the car,” said Harris, who has been married to his wife Alexandra since 1990 and has three children, three grandchildren and one grandchild on the way. “You feel like you are part of the environment. It’s magical. It’s a wonderful, wonderful experience.” One of his favorite models was the 1998 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition he purchased in the summer of 2020 from a couple who lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He recently sold the jade pearl green and pearl ivory colored Honda and has nothing but good memories of the bike he called “Beachcomber.” “I nicknamed it ‘Beachcomber’ because it’s got the color of the sand and the surf. They only made about 400 of these in this color. It’s really rare to see these,” the experienced rider said. “It looked very vintage. In a sea of black bikes, it always stood out.” Harris purchased the motorcycle for $3,000, although the owner was asking $3,500. But when he saw Harris’ enthusiasm for the ’98 Honda, a deal was made. Harris bought a one-way airplane ticket to Baton Rouge to officially purchase the bike. After having dinner with the couple he bought the bike from, he stayed the night in a hotel and departed for home at 6:30 a.m. the next day. The mileage when he left Baton Rouge was 15,785; when he returned to Birmingham, it was 17,104. Harris made the most of his 1,319-mile journey through eight states, including Georgia, and was prepared with gloves, a helmet and a rain suit. “I was going through Alabama, and there was a huge electrical storm,” he said. “I had some interesting weather in Tennessee.” At one point while still in Tennessee, Harris pulled off the highway and parked his See MOTORCYCLE on page 20A
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CRIME WATCH Resident gets scammed
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Aug. 18, a resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that she was the victim of fraud. The resident had received a security alert on her computer and responded to a phone number that popped up on her screen. She spoke to someone who stated that he would help her and told her that somebody had obtained her bank account number. She was told to withdraw over $4,000 and send it via bitcoin to fix the issue. The resident realized it was a scam but had already transferred the money. Detectives are investigating.
Car, money, gun taken
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Lone Pine Road reported that sometime between 10:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 3:30 a.m. Aug. 19, a known person took her car, money and gun without permission. The vehicle taken was a 2020 Jeep Compass. A suspect was arrested, and the vehicle, cash and gun were recovered in Midland County.
Items were taken from a 2023 Ram and a 2023 Escalade. Inside the Escalade was a key fob to a black 2022 Corvette, which was parked and reportedly locked in the driveway. The thief used the fob to unlock and drive away the Corvette. A Taurus 9 mm handgun, a Rolex watch and a white diamond chain were in the trunk of the Corvette. The vehicle and handgun were entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network database.
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WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Aug. 20, a resident on Patrick Drive reported that he was notified that someone had used his name to apply for unemployment in Arkansas. The report was for documentation only. 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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“Severe thunderstorms Thursday night complicated the effort,” the release states. “It resumed Friday morning and continued until approximately 7 p.m. when the body was located. The incident remains under investigation,” police said. It is expected to be several weeks before an autopsy conducted by the Oakland County Medical Examiner is completed. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
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new ride under a freeway overpass. “It was kind of in a rural area. It was nice to just relax for a little bit,” he said. “Riding in Tennessee was absolutely gorgeous. Same thing for Kentucky. Really, all of it was just beautiful, because you’re riding in the South. It’s so green.” While en route, Harris stopped about every hour to fill up on gas. “It’s an opportunity to see things,” he said. “The people you meet at restaurants and gas stations are very friendly.” One place he visited was the Hellfighters International Christian Ministries in Laurel, Mississippi. Harris, who has served for 26 years as associate rabbi at Congregation Shema Yisrael in Bloomfield Hills, felt very welcome at the Christian Ministries. “They all came out, made a circle and just prayed for me for a safe ride home,” said Harris, also a member of the Lion of Judah Motorcycle Ministries Michigan Chapter. “They gave me a big hug before I went on my way.” On the last part of his stretch, Harris rode from Indiana to Michigan on a two-lane road. “It’s my favorite kind of riding because you’re making progress but you don’t feel like you have to be flying,” he said. “As you’re going from Indiana to Michigan, it’s a wideopen country. You’re looking at farmland. There are no tall buildings. You can see out in front of you for miles.” It took him three days to get home. “I was one tired puppy,” he said. In the three years Harris owned “Beachcomber,” he logged 6,740 miles. He also added on several items including Cobra swept driver floorboards and a Chilhowee tank bra and fender bib. He had a lot of fun with the ’98 Honda. For two years in a row, he took it to the annual Mackinaw City Motorcycle Rally. “One of the things I like to do is motorcycle camping,” he said. “I stayed right along the water. I’d look at the sunset along the Straits of Mackinac.” Harris also received a lot of thumbs-up from people when riding. “I got so many compliments on it,” he said. “There’s a real camaraderie between bikers.” The avid rider takes motorcycling very seriously. He enrolls in training classes every two to three years. Harris recently sold the bike to new friends Mickey and Peggy Benson, of Indiana, who now have matching Honda Shadows of the same jade pearl green and pearl ivory color. Although Harris sold the Honda, he is still riding. He has a 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner motorcycle. He also has a 2001 Ford Mustang convertible. “The Yamaha is a bigger bike. I couldn’t keep both so I had to let one go. It was so hard because I loved that bike,” said Harris, who keeps in touch with Peggy Benson on Facebook, which gives him a chance to stay tuned to what he calls “The Ongoing Saga of Beachcomber.”
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See antique saws collection: Also 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, (248) 757-2451
SEPT. 16-24
Detroit Auto Show: Public event features vehicle displays, exhibits, Powering Michigan EV Experience indoor track, street course ride-and-drives and more, Huntington Place, One Washington Blvd. in Detroit, hours and pricing at naias.com
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
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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 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
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
Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
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Mount Clemens High School - All Alumni: 5 p.m. Sept. 8, Rec Bowl, 40 Crocker Blvd. in Mount Clemens, (586) 463-6386, drron82@yahoo.com
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
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Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. weekly until Sept. 26, Civic Center complex, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, wbtownship.org
CLASS REUNIONS
Kimball High School Class of 1973: 6-10 p.m. Sept. 14, Shield’s Pizza, 1476 W. Maple Road in Troy, kimballclassreunion1973@gmail.com Warren Cousino High School Class of 1978: 6 p.m. Oct. 14, Maple Lane Golf Club, 33203 Maple Lane Drive in Sterling Heights, (586) 795-4000, Warren Cousino Class of 1978 on Facebook
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o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Placement Variance to Allow a Detached Accessory Building, a Gazebo, in the Lakeside Yard of the Property & Denied a Lakeside Setback Variance for such at 5345 Elmgate Bay Dr.; o Postponed a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for a Proposed Attached Cabana onto the Existing Home at 3411 West Shore Dr. until the September 18, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for an InGround Swimming Pool at 4825 Old Orchard Trail; o Postponed a Request for Qualification for a Planned Development Proposal at Orchard Shoppes, 4196 & 4200 Orchard Lake Road for Sixty Days; o Approved a Building Permit Extension for 3988 Summers Ridge; o Approved a Building Permit Extension for 4450 Pontiac Trail; o Approved the 2023/24 Local Road Paving Contract; o Approved the 2023-2025 Oakland County Equalization Assessment Contract & Adopted a Resolution; o Adopted a Resolution for the Residence at Cass Lake Development in Keego Harbor; o Approved the Metro Act Permit with Extenet System Inc. and Adopted a Resolution; o Adopted a Resolution for the Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA); o Approved General Business Licenses o Approved the St. Mary’s Rowing Regatta Business License; o Accepted all Department Reports. Norm Finkelstein, Mayor Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 09/06/2023
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A lifetime of living on the water Max Broock Lakes Office opened in 1965 Orchard Lake Lakefront resident since 1977 Proud West Bloomfield High School Graduate
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$905,000 7000 COMMERCE* $870,000 748 YACHT CLUB DRIVE $860,000 3805 INDIAN TRAIL $775,000 3134 MIDDLEBELT* $770,000 201 FRANKLIN WRIGHT BLVD $424,900 8855 LAKEVIEW DRIVE
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