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ABOVE: The figure of “Joe” from the sculpture “Mail Call,” by Larry Halbert, sits in the middle of the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial. LEFT: Air Force veteran Patrick Kopytek holds up a picture of his dad, Walter, who served in the Navy during World War II. Kopytek is wearing a World War ll uniform. Photos by Donna Dalziel
WWII memorial celebrates phase 1 dedication BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — The date of Aug. 10 marked the dedication of phase 1 of the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak. The ceremony was held at Memorial Park, 31050 Woodward Ave., where hundreds of veterans, residents
and others looking to pay their respects to those who served attended. Phase 1 work on the memorial included 1,400 bricks for its Walk of Honor, flagpoles for each service branch, footings for the Wall of Stars and future “Sea” and “Air” statue scenes, the first two boulders in the War in Words, and the installation of “Joe” on the war front See WWII on page 18A
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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Legislative business in Clinton Township has come to a standstill as two consecutive Board of Trustees meetings, a special meeting on Aug. 21 and a regular meeting on Aug. 28, have failed to reach a quorum. The meetings come as 16 residents have applied for the seat former Trustee Joie West left vacant upon her resignation on Aug. 1. In the meeting West resigned, a new board rule requiring the board to appoint a new member from a list of applicants was passed with the appoint-by-date set for Tuesday, Sept. 15. The rule passed 5-2 after a prior vote to postpone the rule until the Budget Ways & Means Committee could review it failed 4-3. Those supporting postponement included both board Republicans — Supervisor Robert Cannon and Clerk Kim Meltzer — along with Trustee Tammy Patton, the latter joining fellow board Democrats in passing the rule change. Down a member, remaining board Democrats — Trustees Mike Keys and Julie Matuzak along with Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem — lack a prior party-line advantage given Patton’s occasional alignment with Republicans Cannon and Meltzer. Only one board meeting has been held since party control of the board
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STERLING HEIGHTS/FRASER — Approximately 6,000 tons of sediment is being removed from a major sewer in Macomb County, the Macomb Interceptor Drain. The buildup of sediment is located in the 11-foot-diameter concrete pipe, which is approximately 60 feet below the surface. The removal is occurring below 15 Mile Road, at the end of the 7,000-foot-long stretch of concrete pipe, near Hayes Road, both in Sterling Heights. Officials said that the blockage was largely caused by a sinkhole in Fraser that took place on Christmas Eve in 2016, following the collapse of the interceptor beneath 15 Mile Road at Eberlein Drive. “Six thousand tons of this in our interceptor reduces the amount of capacity that we have for our sewage flow. It has to come out,” Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller said in a press release. “It’s a big part of the project — a very important part.” The line runs from Sterling Heights, through Fraser and Clinton Township. Other sewer lines also flow into the Macomb Interceptor Drain, with the line ending at the ClintonSee SEWER on page 13A
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ABOVE: Johnny Lang holds up the photo of himself and Elvis Presley playing football while stationed in Germany. Lang, of Harrison Township, is pictured on the right with Presley in the center. TOP LEFT: Presley was known for buying presents for his family and friends. He gave Lang this watch in 1959. Engraved, it reads “To Johnny From Elvis.”
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Every time Elvis Presley fans find out Johnny Lang knew the superstar personally, they ask him the same question: “What was he like?” Lang, 87, never hesitates to respond. “Nothing but heart,” the Harrison Township resident said. “He was wonderful, just wonderful.” Lang became friends with Presley — dubbed the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll — when they were both drafted into the U.S. Army, serving from 1958-60 in Germany. By the time Presley began his military stint, the singer already had several hits under his blue suede shoes, including “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Love Me Tender” and “Hound Dog.” Lang’s bond with Presley was so special that he wrote the book “My Army Days with Elvis: Friendship, Football, & Follies,” released in January 2023. After the book came out, Lang did an autograph session at his regular hangout: the Alibi Inn in Clinton Township. On Aug. 8, the author shared his stories during an Elvis Presley themed event held at the Recreational Authority of Roseville and Eastpointe’s Senior Center. “The first time I saw Elvis was at the firing range. Everybody said, ‘Hey, Johnny, there’s Elvis Presley.’ I said, ‘I ain’t bothering him. No way,’” said Lang, a 1955 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Royal Oak. “He was about 100 yards away from me and that was it. But the second time I saw him, I’m
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Anton Art Center showcases Black womens’ stories in exhibit
MOUNT CLEMENS — The Interfaith Center for Racial Justice and the Anton Art Center are working together on a new exhibition, “From Where I Sit,” running at the Anton Art Center until Oct. 10. “From Where I Sit” is a reflective show focusing on the stories and achievements of Black women in Macomb County, told in the form of 41 works of art produced by 34 artists. Works on display are built around chairs chosen by each artist, paired with pictures and other items to tell and explore an often-overlooked part of Macomb County’s community. “This is a community collaboration and showcase of artwork by members of our community that are celebrating their heritage,” said Stephanie Hazard, the Anton Art Center’s exhibitions manager. “This show is focused on sharing displays of individual perspectives based on their lived experiences.” Located in downtown Mount Clemens, the Anton Art Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday with free admission.
Carol Bankston’s chair sits in the Anton Art Center’s gallery as part of the “From Where I Sit” exhibition, running from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10. Photo provided by Stephanie Hazard
STERLING TERLING HEIGHTS — The Macomb County Board of Commissioners invites residents to its Drop-In Community Bike Ride from 9 a.m. until noon Sept. 16 at Clinton River Park North, located on Riverland Drive, east of Van Dyke Avenue. The event, hosted by County Commissioner Don VanSyckel of Sterling Heights, is designed to promote health, wellness and community engagement. A bike helmet is required. Participants can choose from a variety of well-planned routes suitable for riders of all levels. Three routes ranging from approximately 1-3 miles will showcase the park’s natural landscapes. The event is free. Bathrooms are located at the Nature Center. To preregister or for more information visit bocmacomb.org.
TAP funding available SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN — The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recently announced approximately $2 million in funding awards for walking and biking projects in southeastern Michigan. SEMCOG has awarded $2,073,728 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for three projects for fiscal year 2025. This fall, SEMCOG will consider additional projects for 2025-2027. TAP projects are transportation-related improvements to roadways, local streets and corridors. They primarily address mobility options through new or enhanced bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. This includes pathways, bike lanes, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings. The projects are designed to improve the existing transportation system, while providing safe new options to help people connect to transit, regional trails and core service destinations. TAP can also fund green infrastructure projects that mitigate environmental concerns from the road network. SEMCOG’s Regional Review Committee is currently considering additional projects for future fiscal years. The next application deadlines are Oct. 11 of this year and Feb. 21, 2024. For more information, visit semcog.org or call (313) 961-4266.
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MACOMB COUNTY — The Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and the Macomb County Department of Roads will work with a contractor to perform phragmites treatment sprays along Macomb County roads starting after Labor Day. “This is an important public safety issue as road right of ways often provide conditions and environments for phragmites to grow,” Department of Roads Director Bryan Santo said in a statement. “The presence of the invasive species creates a visual impairment for drivers, reduces drainage, and damages pavement since it has the ability to grow through paved roads.” Funding for the spraying comes from the Department of Roads and the communities where sprays will take place. Sprays will occur in Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Ray Township, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights and Washington Township. The department sees the invasive species as a threat to both drivers and infrastructure. The plants grow 20 feet in height in ditches and shoulders.
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‘It’s right because it worked’ Gutsy two-point conversion earns West Bloomfield 22-21 win over Chippewa Valley BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
Week one was an early test for West Bloomfield against Macomb Area Conference Red powerhouse Chippewa Valley, but as West Bloomfield tied the game up at 21 with only seconds remaining, first-year coach Zach Hilbers was under the microscope as he drew up a final play for the two-point conversion Aug. 24 at Wayne State University. West Bloomfield quarterback Reqez Nance led his guys on a 79-yard drive, finishing off with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Nigel Dunton to pull the Lakers within one with 15 seconds left, and then it was decision time for coach Hilbers. “You try to prepare as much as you can, and when you’re 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.” See FOOTBALL on page 17A
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Whether you’re looking to work or play, Bourlier’s has what you need to take command of your yard or patio. “We’ve been on Utica Road at this location since 1978 and in business since 1948,” said Brian Bourlier, the third-generation owner of the family business. “We’re a power equipment dealership with a full line of products, including Toro and Stihl. We offer sales, parts and service on everything we sell,” Bourlier said. “We also carry a full line of outdoor grilling products, including Napoleon, Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg and Green Mountain Grills.” Cooking demonstrations and the best pricing of the year will welcome guests to Bourlier’s one-day open house on Sept. 16,
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Chris Deneau, the owner of Clearview Estate Sales, said every estate sale they host 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 depends 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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on the train going from Fort Hood, Texas, to New Jersey because we’re shipping out to Germany.” It was fellow soldier Charlie Hodge, a musician himself who later became part of Presley’s “Memphis Mafia” entourage, who insisted Lang say hello. He did and spent about 15 minutes talking to the music icon. Lang and Presley met a third time while sailing the Atlantic Ocean aboard the USS Randall. That’s when they became pals. “We spent 10 days on the boat,” Lang said. “That’s when I really got to know him. I got to know him as a person, not a movie star.” One favorite memory on the ship was an impromptu performance from Presley after Lang found a piano “in this great big room.” At first, the place was empty. But as soon as Presley began belting out songs and tickling the ivories, the other soldiers packed the room for the mini concert. “He started out really slow. Then in a flash, man, he got into it. The performer took over and he started banging the hell out of that piano,” Lang wrote in his memoir. “Everybody was clapping and cheering.”
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According to Lang, Presley didn’t ask for any special treatment because of his fame. “Elvis was in a tank outfit. He went in as a regular army soldier and stayed that way until he got discharged,” Lang said. “I was in the scout platoon. I babysat a 30-caliber machine gun. My job was to find the enemy and go back and report it.” Lang lived in the barracks with his comrades, but Presley rented a house. Lang spent
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a lot of time there. There were dances and billiards. Presley’s charisma always stood out. “With blue eyes and pitch-black hair, he had a God-like face,” Lang said. “He was beautiful.” And there was a silly side to the megastar. “We did a lot of clowning around and kidding around. A lot of people don’t realize he was funny as hell,” Lang said. “He had a sense of humor that wouldn’t quit. He had the greatest laugh.” Sports were another pastime. When off duty, the group tossed around the football. Lang usually took on the position of halfback. Presley was the quarterback. “He had a great arm,” Lang remembered. The football games always drew a crowd. Followers of Presley would hang out on the sidelines for autographs, and the music idol always obliged. “Without my fans, I’d have nothing,” Presley told Lang. “Sometimes on Saturday afternoons, he’d have fans come over. He’d sit and sign autographs. He loved his fans, and they loved him.” The Grammy winner also had a reputation for being generous with his friends. One way he showed his love was buying them presents. Lang still has two gifts he received from Presley: a Ronson lighter and a watch engraved with the words “To Johnny From Elvis.” At the time the entertainer was overseas, there was talk that his popularity would wane. But judging by the 10,000 letters he received every week, the legend with the swiveling hips from Tupelo, Mississippi, was still the King. He received so much fan mail, it filled an entire room in the house.
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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. 18
Focus on Life Dinner: Benefit for Right to Life of Michigan North and Northwest Macomb affiliates, doors at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., also guest speaker and silent auction, The Mirage, 16980 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, register at www. nwmacomb4life.org Widowed Friends lunch: 3:30 p.m., Gnocchi Italian Restaurant, 41620 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Diane at (586) 435-4928 by Sept. 14
SEPT. 22
Friday Night Movie: Free viewing of “Back to the Future,” 9-11 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15260 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, cbirchall@misd.net
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Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5072, cmpl.org
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Senior Fun Festival: Free safety and preparedness event with Macomb County prosecutor and experts, 9 a.m.-noon, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, seniors.macombgov.org/ Seniors-SeniorFunFest
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Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul: Photo exhibit by Larry Hulst, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays until Sept. 27, also select Saturdays Sept. 9, 16 and 23, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
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“I saw the movie with my children and grandkids,” he said. “Austin Butler was unbelievable. I had tears in my eyes.” Lang has four daughters, Lisa, Nicole, Monique, and Vanessa, and one son, Jeffrey. At the encouragement of Jeffrey, Lang wrote “My Army Days with Elvis: Friendship, Football, & Follies.” “I’m proud of all my children,” said Lang, who dedicated the book to Nicole, who has special needs. “This project was wonderfully cathartic for my father. It allowed him to lace together many short, anecdotal stories, blanketed in warmth and humor,” Jeffrey Lang wrote in the book’s foreword. “I’m pleased that folks all over can now get a glimpse into that brief but memorable time in my dad’s life.” “My Army Days with Elvis: Friendship, Football, & Follies” is available on amazon.com. To contact Johnny Lang, email MyArmyDaysWithElvis@gmail.com or call (248) 830-8811. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Health and Wellness Fair: Free food, health screenings, activities and resources, also face painting, yoga, meditation and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb
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‘All the memories came flooding back.’
Lang’s home is decorated with Presley memorabilia, including old photos, plates, statues, ornaments and posters. “They call this Graceland II,” Lang said, referring to Presley’s Memphis estate. Lang didn’t see Presley after leaving the service. He got married at age 26, had five children and worked 30 years as a steelworker for J&L Steel in Warren. He was at a union meeting on Aug. 16, 1977, when he heard the news that Presley died. “My ex-wife called me. She said you might want to sit down,” Lang recalled. “I cried like a baby. It hit me like a ton of bricks. All the memories came flooding back.” Lang periodically thought about writing a book about Presley over the years. He got serious about it after the release of the 2022 film “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as his manager, Col. Tom Parker.
Macomb Motivators Toastmasters Club: Meets 6:308 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, virtual and in person, St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Road in Macomb Township, www.6104644. toastmastersclubs.org
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Metro Boat Show: Meet Daisy Kelliher from “Below Deck,” tour Pride of Michigan, cruise on Spirit of Lake St. Clair, hear live music at Tiki Bar, enjoy kids zone and more, 1-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14-15, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, boatmichigan.org/metro-boat-show
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Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, ShelbyFarmersMarket.org
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 • 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096. Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday
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Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller talks to Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel at the Macomb Interceptor Drain construction project on 15 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road, in Sterling Heights.
dale Pump Station, near the border of Clinton Township and Harrison Township. Vehicle access to all businesses where the work is being done will be maintained. There will be no closures along 15 Mile Road due to the project. At 15 Mile Road and Garfield Road, there are some individual lane closures due to an ongoing, separate project in the Macomb Interceptor Drain District. The cost of the project is estimated at $37 million. The project was given priority because failing to address it could cause this major sewer line to collapse due to the blockage restricting sewage flow in the pipe. Workers have thus far scooped and removed approximately 1,000 tons of sediment from the Macomb Interceptor Drain. Another 5,000 tons is still to be taken out from the pipe, which carries the sanitary sewage from almost 600,000 residents in 11 of Macomb County’s communities. To allow the removal, several days each week, sewage is temporarily held upstream to allow for sufficient space inside the pipe for the construction contractor to drive a bulldozer-like rig — known as a “skid-steer” — with a curved blade into the pipe and scoop the black, sandy debris from the pipe and into large bucket. Using a crane, that bucket is then slowly hoisted up through the new pump station that was built in the shaft and then dumped into a large roll-off dumpster. The presence of sediment was previously noted during inspections of the large pipe and therefore was not a surprise. In some areas, the sediment is 24-36 inches thick. Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel, who serves on the Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District Board, said he was impressed by the construction project after getting a closeup look at the sediment removal process. “I’m just so glad to help serve on the MIDD Drain board and help to push this project along because it’s high time it gets done,” VanSyckel said in a press release. Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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ABOVE: Glenn Harris painted a palm tree, pictured, and a surfboard on the Honda to represent the sand and the surf. RIGHT: Harris, of Birmingham, has been riding motorcycles for 45 years. BELOW: Harris logged 6,740 miles on the 1998 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition he owned for three years.
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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 19A
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has been in limbo. The origins of the missed meetings stem from the lead-up to a special Aug. 21 meeting, after Mount Clemens officials approached township officials with interest in building a water storage facility in the township. “This was a reaction to some talk in the Mount Clemens community and their need to put in some water infrastructure,” Keys said. “And so, in an effort to make sure Clinton Township residents — if a water tower or something were to go up — have the most amount of say in the design and the ultimate location for something like that, the township board will want to make sure that … we put a moratorium requiring … the City of Mount Clemens to work with us and our standards of zoning and planning.” Clinton Township Deputy Supervisor Dan O’Leary said Jack Dolan, the township’s attorney, brought up the idea of holding a special meeting. As the meeting date approached, new information indicating the board may not need to meet led to Keys, Matuzak and Gieleghem arguing the special meeting was unnecessary, but additional items were added to the meeting and trustee
applicants were invited to introduce themselves to the board. “We’ve already scheduled the meeting,” O’Leary said. “The meeting has been called. The agenda has been issued. And all of a sudden, because one of the controlling team’s members wasn’t able to be there, the other two started to try to get the meeting canceled. Well sorry, you don’t get to unilaterally cancel a meeting. You might not think it’s urgent, but we’ve been informed that it was, so we’re going to go ahead with the meeting.” O’Leary argued the introduction session combined with the possibility of not every aligned-Democrat on the board making the meeting led to Keys, Matuzak and Gieleghem not attending. On the evening of Aug. 21, cameras rolled as Cannon, Meltzer and Patton expressed their disappointment at their fellow trustees for not attending before hosting an informal applicant introduction session for about an hour. The opposite scene occurred on Aug. 28 as Keys, Matuzak and Gieleghem were the only trustees in the room at the regular meeting. O’Leary said Cannon was out of the county and Meltzer was sick. Patton’s reason for missing the meeting is unknown and she could not be reached for comment.
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Trustee Mike Keys sits in the Clinton Township Board of Trustees chambers on Aug. 28. The meeting Keys planned to attend was the second board meeting to not reach a quorum. While Keys, Matuzak and Gieleghem took time to express concerns over the meeting not occurring before hosting an informal public town hall session for nearly an hour, it was discovered during the meeting that the microphones and cameras used to document and stream meetings were not set up.
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FIREPLACE SAFETY HEATS UP FOR FALL BY MARY BETH ALMOND
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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
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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 18A
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Momentum mattered in this game, and it seemed like neither team was going to budge throughout the matchup as Chippewa Valley struck first on a 2-yard touchdown run by senior running back Cash Shaw to take an early 7-0 lead. West Bloomfield’s offense executed home run plays when they needed them 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. Chippewa’s points came on another touchdown run by Shaw and a 2-yard touchdown pass by senior quarterback Andrew Schuster to junior wide receiver Deshaun Lanier. 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. Chippewa Valley responded as well as a program can after a loss, posting a 42-0 win over Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse on Aug. 31 at L’Anse Creuse High School. It’s the momentum swing Chippewa Valley needed heading into their MAC Red schedule, opening up with Utica Eisenhower on Sept. 8 at Swinehart Stadium. The MAC-Red gauntlet for Chippewa Valley will also include New Baltimore Anchor Bay, Macomb Dakota, Sterling Heights Stevenson, and Romeo respectively over the next five weeks. Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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portion of the “Land” scene. President of the WWII Legacy Memorial John Maten said that if he could summarize the installation in one word, it would be “connection.” “How does this memorial help us do that? The statue of a soldier reading a letter from home in the memorial exemplifies this in many ways. Those letters were the instruments that allowed the soldiers and the family to stay connected as best they could,” he said. He also pointed out a quote on the statue from Cpl. Aarol W. “Bud” Irish, of Hemlock, that in part reads, “I can’t even start to explain how much the letter means over here. Just keep the letters coming and I’ll do the rest.” Future work planned for the memorial includes a goal to raise $300,000 to build the Wall of Stars, which would honor the 15,458 Michigan lives lost during World War II. Maten noted the statue of a soldier
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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 de-
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said. “There was no opportunity for citizens to participate in our interactive video system. The meeting was not streamed. There is not a decision about there being no quorum until after the meeting starts and has a roll call, so somebody made that decision to send the video department home before the meeting even started, and I am very upset about that. I think that is not how we engage the public in decision making.” O’Leary said he was the one to make the decision to send the video department home. “I personally called up the media department and said, ‘There’s not going to be a meeting tonight. There’s not going to
reading a letter was modeled after the father of the sculptor, Larry Halbert, and that there are plans to make another scene a ways from the statue that would represent the parents of that soldier. “The reason we put it (away from the statue) is to represent the distance between the homefront and the war front, and that continuous connection that they had by way of their letters,” he said. “Another connection it makes is across the generations. As we lay down these paver bricks, we read the stories of the greatest generation. As we watch people find the bricks of loved ones, we see the emotions well and a memory come to life. You don’t even have to know the person to feel a connection to them.” Helping celebrate the dedication were two veterans of World War II, Art Fishman and Frances Masters. Fishman, a Navy veteran, remembered standing in the park 10 years ago when he was first told about the plans to create a memorial. He said he’s been able to see the national World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., and that his next goal was to
live long enough to see this memorial. “As you walk through these bricks, you’re walking with the Greatest Generation,” he said. Masters was a Rosie the Riveter at the Willow Run bomber plant, which she joined right after high school. Her two brothers and future husband also served in the war. She noted that her husband served in Iwo Jima and her oldest brother was in the Battle of the Bulge, though he sadly didn’t come back home. “I did my job riveting airplanes. … I lost about 10 pounds and gained 20 of muscle,” she said. “I did that throughout the war and I would do it again. I have no regrets.” Mark Reed, a member of both the Marines and Navy who served in Desert Storm, was taking in the memorial and Walk of Honor. He said the memorial was “long overdue.” “I’m particularly interested in seeing that there are a lot of different things represented here,” he said. “It’s not simply the Army, Navy, Marines, whatever, but there’s a lot of civic organizations that are represented
here as well, and a lot of civilian folks that contributed to the war effort in World War II as well — you know, the Rosie the Riveters and the people that worked in the automotive industry. You’ll see bricks commemorating them too. So it’s a good, long overdue memorial.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
vices 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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be a quorum. You might as well go home,’” O’Leary said. “And so they didn’t show up because there was no meeting.” As things stand following the Aug. 28 meeting, the fate of the vacant seat remains in limbo. With the board’s next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18, it remains uncertain how the vacant trustee seat will be filled. The board’s new rule requires the seat to be filled within 14 days of the applicant deadline closing, which is set for Sept. 15, at either a regular meeting or “at a special meeting if necessary to fulfill the deadlines herein and to have the ability to fill the vacancy by the Board of Trustees in accordance with MCL 168.370.” Supporters of the rule argue the appointment process is more democratic than the alternative of having the local Demo-
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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 twolane 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.”
I know that the other two board members expressed that (on Aug. 28),” Keys said. “If there is a way to arrange a special meeting to be able to perform this important duty and the business of the township, we will certainly take that opportunity.” O’Leary has a similar outlook on the matter. “If (the trustees) can get all six members there and agree to act like the professionals they’re paid to be and wait for all six members, I think they could have a hearty discussion,” O’Leary said. No meetings had been called or scheduled at press time on Sept. 1. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
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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248-904-5822
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586-552-5416
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Plumbing
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0325-2302
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4B - FRASER-CLINTON CHRONICLE, September 6, 2023
2012 GMC YUKON SLT
2019 FORD FIESTA SE
2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA LIMITED
2014 CHEVROLET MALIBU LS
• LEATHER • LOADED
• 74K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY
• 54K MILES • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
• 31K MILES • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
STK# ZC26020A
STK# Z25525
2017 FORD EDGE SE
2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT
2014 CHEVROLET VOLT
2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4X4
• ALL WHEEL DRIVE • SYNC SYSTEM
• 41K MILES • POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS
• ONLY 15K MILES • KEYLESS ENTRY
• 79K MILES • BACK-UP CAMERA
11,993
STK# Z25540
*
STK# Z25526
14,993
$
*
*
13,993
STK# Z26714
11,991
15,392
$
STK# Z24777
$
$
*
$
14,991
$
*
STK# Z26710
19,993
18,991
$
STK# Z25538
*
$
*
*
2014 TOYOTA TACOMA
2020 JEEP COMPASS LIMITED
2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LTZ
2022 FORD E-350 BOX TRUCK
• ONLY 25K MILES • BEDLINER
• ONLY 15K MILES • LEATHER • LOADED
• LEATHER • LOADED
• ONLY 2K MILES! • CLEAN CARFAX • 7.3 V-8 ENGINE
STK# Z25532
20,293
$
*
STK# Z25579
21,993
$
*
STK# ZC26215A
24,991
$
*
STK# Z25979
49,992
$
*
OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!
VEHICLES UNDER 10,000 $
2011 DODGE CALIBER UPTOWN $2,999 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT Stock #ZC26002A • 59K Miles
2,999 2015 FORD FUSION SE
$
3,999 2013 KIA OPTIMA LX
$
2006 DODGE DURANGO SLT
$
2012 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
$
Stock #Z26561A • 156K Miles
Stock #ZC25969A • 160K Miles
Stock #ZC25680B • 178K Miles
8,991
$
Stock #ZP70528A • 129K Miles Stock #ZR72091A • 113K Miles
8,992 9,291
2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT $6,991 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA
$
6,991 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT
$
7,991 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
$
Stock #ZC26016B • 125K Miles
Stock #Z25543A • 118K Miles
2011 FORD TAURUS SEL
$
2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT
$
Stock #Z26365 • 153K Miles
Stock #ZR71724A • 130K Miles
2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO $7,999 Stock #Z26588 • 113K Miles
Stock #ZC25835A • 90K Miles Stock #ZC25462A • 99K Miles
9,991 9,991 9,991
Save BIG on a RelIaBle vehIcle!
*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles are available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Sale ends 9/15/2023. 0093-2336