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hen our two sons were younger, we took them to the polling places where we cast our ballots so they could see firsthand the voting process. As they grew up, they watched as we transitioned to absentee ballots as our daily schedules became more complicated with a variety of demands. Now of voting age, they, too, vote by absentee ballots cast by mail. The experience of our youngest son as he went through the process of getting an absentee ballot for the November general election, which included address errors and delays, however, has hardened my view that we must move to allowing ballots to be cast over the Internet, despite some earlier reservations. His experience is not unique, according to a report issued earlier this year from a special Presidential Commission on Election Administration, which outlined a number improvements needed in our national system and the coming election system problems that will be on the doorsteps of local municipalities in the short-term future. According to the commission, the human factor as part of the absentee ballot process can lead to delivery errors and delayed or missing ballots. So I am not singling out our local municipal clerk’s office which, like others in the county and state, deals with an overwhelming task every two years in managing elections under heavy public scrutiny. From what I have seen after years of observing government, here in Birmingham the clerk’s office functions very well. But the current system for absentee voting has its limitations beyond the comedy of errors, either on the part of local officials or voters themselves, that can take place when trying to get a ballot. Add to that, the commission tells us, absentee ballots are considered the “method of choice” for voter fraud, although it is quick to add that it is rare, despite what you hear from some legislators across the country pushing for stricter voter ID laws that are looking to be more of an effort at voter suppression than anything else. Absentee ballot voting has grown considerably across the nation in the last two decades, reaching levels of 50 percent or more of the vote totals in some communities. On a national basis, you can thank absentee ballots for the fact that one-third of all votes are cast before election day. Two states have even moved to all-mail elections. Yet voting by mail is an archaic system of casting ballots. It is labor intensive, adds to the work load in a clerk’s office, and one would
have to assume increases the cost of elections. Thirty-two states now offer some form of Internet voting for military and overseas voters. Internet voting was also implemented in some states in the midAtlantic region after Hurricane Sandy, most notably in New Jersey, because voters either couldn’t get to the polls or the polling places were destroyed. No doubt there are concerns about Internet voting, both with the security of servers hosting the voting information and with voters’ own personal computers where the votes would be cast. And, as I have noted in a past column, one’s confidence in an Internet vote has to be shaken by the invitation from the District of Columbia for hackers to challenge its voting system in a 2010 test run. Within 36 hours, students from the University of Michigan were able to access the names and passwords of over 900 voters in the system. But just in the last few years there has been marked improvement on the security front, as well as ballot encryption, moving us closer to the goal. Great strides have already been made in moving parts of the election system to an online model. Twenty-four states now offer online voter registration, which the commission noted was “rapidly establishing itself.” The commission further noted that online registration was increasing the “accuracy of voters rolls” and improving voter list management, along with providing “protections unavailable in paper-based systems” and increasing voter confidence. Then there are the cost savings. The state of Washington noted an 18-cent per registrant savings. Small you say? Then look at Delaware which has recorded a $100,000 savings over a four-year period using online voter registration. It will most likely be the cost equation that drives more states to look toward Internet voting. With the number of voters actually going to a polling place in decline, thanks to absentee ballots, municipalities are facing an approaching obsolescence with current voting machines and software that is nearing its end of life, most of which was acquired with the help of federal funds in 2003, funds which are not in the pipeline today for replacement purchases. Online voter registration, improved voter list management, Internet voting – that is the future we must move toward, rather than spending millions in each state to maintain the current system that no longer best serves a voting public that is used to managing dayto-day life through the Internet.
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INCOMING His Lens/My Pen cards Many thanks to staff writer Kevin Elliott and photographer Laurie Tennent for the wonderful article about our His Lens/My Pen greeting cards (Faces/October 2014). We heard from friends all over the community, testament to Downtown’s widespread readership. A minor correction — the cards are currently available for purchase at Artloft in Birmingham. Debra and Martin Darvick, Birmingham
Quarton Lake chemicals During the recent Birmingham Bike Festival, I visited Quarton Lake and was impressed by its beauty and health. So I was surprised to read in your July edition that the city was considering spraying defoliants to eradicate the lily pads. In August, the Birmingham commission voted 5 to 2 to commence a campaign of spraying. Why does the city seek to kill off this beneficial native plant? Quarton is too small for water skiing so why are water lilies considered a problem that justifies risking the hard-won health of the lake? Mechanical aquatic harvesting was done a single time in Quarton Lake, but was declared a failure since the lilies grew back this year. Does Birmingham also consider lawn mowing a failure since the grass grows back? Like mowing, harvesting is a maintenance program. It sustains a healthy lake by allowing living plants to utilize excess nutrients, providing food, shelter and oxygenation. Plus these desirable plants compete against invasive plants and algae. The aquatic plant growth is cut, collected and
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removed, reducing the pond’s nutrient load. But by using defoliants, the dead plants will just die and rot, adding more gunk to the lake, depleting oxygen and encouraging potentially toxic algae growth. A single cutting is not a fair test of the benefits of harvesting. The city is failing its due diligence by this uninformed and hasty action. Spraying is budgeted at $15,000, the same as the cost of last summer’s harvesting. But with chemicals, there will be an increased need for dredging. How do the costs of increased dredging and chemicals compare to the cost and benefits of a well-run harvesting program? These questions have not been fully addressed. We have proof that the pond can thrive after harvesting, but can we be certain it will thrive after several courses of defoliants? Is it worth the risks of this chemistry experiment when harvesting has not been given a fair chance to prove its value? Gary Hauptman, Arlington, Virginia (formerly of Southfield)
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660 Lakeside Birmingham Wonderful home overlooking Quarton Lake. 5 BRs, 3 full baths - all updated. Finished basement with large rec room. 2 car rear entry garage. Lots of charm and character. A great home and lot -- offers many options in one of Birmingham's best locations. Walk to town. $1,199,900
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602 riverside Birmingham Fabulous lot backing to woods. Private community in heart of Birmingham. Design your dream home. Lot Price. $699,900
1025 n. gLenhurst Birmingham 3 bedroom colonial on a large lot in Quarton Lake Estates. Perfect for a buyer looking to renovate or expand. Walking distance to Quarton School. $599,900
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rganic, locally sourced fruits and vegetables from nearby Michigan farms, brought in by trucks in the last 12 hours. Exotic African and southeast Asian delicacies known to only the most accomplished and well-traveled chefs. Unique balsamic vinegars, extra virgin olive oils (knowns as EVOOs), exotic spices and seasonings, scratch baked goods, homemade prepared foods, and gourmet cheeses from around the globe. Once, as in a dozen years ago, for the home cook or regular grocery shopper to find ingredients outside of the mainstream was a difficult task. Grocery store shelves were filled with routine items determined by central buying systems and distributed from warehouses, notably with labels from large corporate conglomerates like Proctor and Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, and General Foods attached. But as the everyday consumer has become more health
conscious and aware of the foods they are putting in their bodies, as well as more knowledgeable via cooking shows of unusual ingredients and cooking trends, they want the opportunity to easily purchase them from purveyors of quality goods, often small local specialty stores. And local grocers, neighborhood markets and national grocery chains are looking to compete, understanding how the desires of the marketplace translates to a hungry, eager buyer. avid Fikes, vice president of consumer affairs for the Food Marketing Institute in Washington D.C., notes that for many decades, the supermarket industry played to the middle, “giving good value but moderate quality. Today, people want more premium or they want to skew down. They want meats that are organic, high quality, or consumers are willing to trade down. They might prefer the service at a high end store, but they prefer the cost savings. So today, all of the growth is in value or in the premium ends of the market, and the mid-market is losing money.” Translated, in today’s marketplace, people prefer to shop at big box stores, like Costco, Sam’s Club or Aldi, to save money, or to go to specialty grocers for their premium purchases. The everyday neighborhood grocery store, with its basic everyday items, has fallen out of favor. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, in 1949 the average grocery store carried 3,750 product choices. In 1965 that number grew to 7,300, and bumped up to 14,145 by 1980. Today, the average grocery store carries nearly 39,000 different products for consumers to choose among. At the same time, the move to construct bigger supermarkets, which began in earnest in the 1990s, has sputtered. At the time, grocery chains saw promotional value in increasing the size of their stores by having larger stores that could carry more products – claiming in ads that their stores offered more to customers. It was an era of “bigger is better.” And the consumer agreed, buying into the philosophy of one-stop shopping. Today, marketers have recognized that the allure of bigger is better has begun to wane, with many customers, from mature shoppers to Boomers and Millennials, preferring specialty markets where they can choose select offerings, from premium meats and seafoods, organic fruits and vegetables, and more often, prepared foods. On a national scale, it’s believed the success of smaller chains like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and locally, Plum Market, Papa Joe’s and Nino Salvaggio, among others, are forcing the hand of grocery chains like Kroger to re-evaluate their store designs, responding to customers who are looking for shorter shopping trips that don’t demand extensive wandering and hunting through thousands of products in a massive supercenter. “Five years ago, most shoppers had a primary store they shopped at. Today, most people are shopping at five or six different channels to satisfy all their choices,” Fikes said. A marketing study done by the Food Marketing Institute, of which Kroger is a member, according to Fikes, notes that “Health and wellness has emerged as one of the central guiding principles of today’s eating culture. The trend toward fresh, less processed foods has brought store perimeters into center stage and connected them to core
consumer values, including health and wellness, nutrition and product sourcing. The vast majority (90 percent) of consumers say they purchase locally grown products at least occasionally. When a product is locally grown, it is considered more fresh and seasonal (by 86 percent). At a high level, the most successful grocery retailers have won by abandoning the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach that has historically characterized supermarket food retailing. Two versions of this strategy have had particular success of late: retailers with a ‘premium/fresh’ focus, based heavily on the fresh perimeter and ready-to-eat foods, targeting affluent consumers or those willing to pay more on certain occasions, and those retailers providing extreme value/savings.” Locally, that model has been adopted even by mainstream grocery stores, as evidenced by the recent store renovations at the Kroger stores at Maple and Lahser in Bloomfield Township and the complete store overhaul at Maple and Woodward in Birmingham. The Birmingham store, at 685 E. Maple Road, was closed in August to undergo a $5 million renovation which will include a new sushi section, a new soup and sandwich area in an improved deli department, a new olive shop, and will incorporate a Murray’s cheese shop, a Greenwich Village, New York-based business which imports cheeses from around the world. In addition, the produce section is being expanded to include an enlarged organic produce area, expanded meat and seafood area, as well as improved and expanded floral area, bakery and natural foods departments. The Bloomfield Township store was similarly modified to appeal to an affluent, premium shopper. he Cyphers Agency, an Annapolis, Maryland, marketing agency, noted in a piece on August 4, 2014, that among the five big grocery trends that have food marketers pacing the aisles are that traditional groceries are losing market share fast because specialty stores are an exciting growth area, as are online services. Beyond healthy, consumers want value and convenience. “Led by Millennials, Americans want it all,” they wrote. “We are starting to rate value over price as the recession fades for many. Convenience grows even more important. But we also demand healthy options. Fresh foods are selling at higher rates, from fruits and vegetables to the meat case.” Consumers, they noted, are also much savvier. And while most consumers hate shopping, they desire a better experience while they do it, responding to smaller stores, chefs, butchers, nutritional guidance, demonstrations and classes. The other key trend the agency noted was that cooking at home is back on the rise, with more Americans preparing food at home and expressing a desire to become better cooks. Fikes agrees with all of these trends, noting it informs purchasing decisions. “Boomers are pantry shoppers. They make their list all week and plan and shop differently than Millennials. Millennials make a list, but they do it right before going based upon their appetite or a recipe that strikes their fancy. Further, 25 percent of their meals are something they have purchased that day. They are more geared towards immediate gratification, and they prefer stores that fulfill their immediate needs, where there is ready-toeat and displays with specialized ingredients.”
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hole Foods, whose corporate goal is offering quality organic food that meets high social as well as health standards, first opened in 1980 in Austin, Texas, when there were less than a half dozen natural supermarkets nationwide. Obviously, that’s changed drastically. Today, there are more than 350 Whole Foods stores in the U.S. and Canada. Whole Foods entered the Detroit market in 1997, after acquiring six Merchant of Vino stores from Ed and Juliette Jonna. Healthful foods, as well as those meeting special dietary requirements, are high on their commitment list. Recently, their website added a lengthy list of ingredients that are unacceptable for consumption, and they include artificial colors and flavors, aspartame, bleached flour, and foie gras as well as lead soldered cans, carmine and nitrates, among many others. They emphasize the products they carry are free of antibiotics, added growth hormones, are not genetically-modified (GMO), and follow strict humane and nutritional protocols. Noting they share a true partnership with farmers and ranchers, “We believe the humane treatment of animals should be guided by an attitude of care, responsibility and respect. We work closely with our farmers and ranchers to focus on raising animals for high quality, greattasting meat.” “I think there’s an entire movement on eating fresh,” noted Brian Bandyk, marketing director for Berkley’s Westborn Market. “Today’s consumers want to eat fresh, eat freshly-prepared foods, scratch prepared foods and are straying from processed foods. You don’t have to be gourmet, you just have to be fresh. That’s true of everyone. It’s not just one demographic.” Bandyk said that where food is sourced from is not as important to Boomers as it is to Millennials, who are concerned about where food is from, how it was raised and its provenance. “Prepared foods, for all demographics, is a growing segment for us in all of our locations,” he said. “People want scratch made, freshly-prepared foods because of time, or lack of it. It’s people’s lifestyles. There’s not a lot of time for meal planning, but they don’t want fast food. So people are choosing us over that. They may choose a pizza, but they want an artisanal pizza.” Westborn, which opened its first store in Dearborn 52 years ago as a corner fruit stand, calls itself an international marketplace today, with a unique combination of the freshest produce, choice meat, gourmet groceries, bakery, floral design and wine. “We are dedicated to being the best in every category of service we provide,” they state on their website. “We’re a community-based market. Our business model is to serve our neighbors – we’re like their pantry,” Bandyk said, adding that the store’s success is solely dependent upon its ability to provide an unparalleled level of service to customers. “We must always regard our customers as friends and respect our employees as family.” The concept behind the development of the Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market & Catering on Woodward in Birmingham was to be able to obtain any “hard to get item,” offer a wide variety of unique gourmet products and carry only the freshest produce, improving on their original Rochester store. They note it was designed to be
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completely unique and appealing to all five of the senses. Papa Joe’s offers customers a variety of gourmet specialty products, fine fresh meat, seafood and produce, “as well as our fabulous showcase of prepared foods which can now be served in the comfort of your home, business or place of your choosing,” its website states. They offer organic as well as non-organic fruits and vegetables, an olive bar, deli counter, fine pastry counter and bread station, floral department, wine, gift baskets, and as of October 2013, Bistro Joe’s in their upper level, a full-service seasonal and creative restaurant utilizing the meats, seafood, produce and ingredients from the store below. The Bistro Joe’s restaurant is a unique feature for Papa Joe’s, but other specialty markets have found niches to differentiate themselves in the marketplace. Jocelyn Fuller, vice president of creative and marketing for Plum Market, at Maple and Lahser in Bloomfield Township, said, “We are committed to offering the very best selections of natural, organic, local, and specialty items in a full-service shopping experience. Our buyers’ focus is on organic items and growing our organic selection in every department – this sets us apart from our competitors. Choosing organic supports farmers and producers who believe in good health, quality foods, and earth-friendly, sustainable agricultural practices.” uller noted that Plum features all natural hormone and antibiotic-free meats; their seafood department is stocked with fresh sustainable selections delivered daily; they feature locally made products; and produce is bought from both local and organic farms. “Guests frequent us for the highest quality food and essentials for achieving a healthier lifestyle,” she said. “And by incorporating national brand staples, we ensure full-service shopping at competitive price points, and provide a wellrounded selection for primary shopping needs.” Frequent shoppers often receive e-mailed discounts. The Plum Kitchen, where they offer daily prepared food options, features restaurant-caliber items made fresh daily from hundreds of Plum Kitchen recipes, ranging from traditional Italian and Mediterranean dishes to contemporary and seasonal choices, and even classic comfort foods. Fuller pointed out there is a self-serve salad bar, all natural soup, and a carving station with all natural rotisserie chickens and made-to-order artisan pizzas. Another notable feature at Plum is its wine department, cultivated by master sommelier Madeline Triffon. A wide and unique selection and case prices for individual bottles helps to drive customers to Plum. “We believe wine should be approachable, accessible and something for everyday, not just special occasions,” Fuller pointed out. “It should be a part of your meal and part of the way you think about creating a menu.” The West Bloomfield Plum store, at Maple and Orchard Lake, offers a full service wine bar that hosts fun and informative tastings on Thursdays, and both stores offer a large selection of domestic, imported and craft beer.
t the Holiday market in Royal Oak, store manager Craig Mandold notes, “We have six core values that we live by: service, variety, family, value, knowledge and community. Our strengths, and what we work, are our perimeter departments, the cheese island, our scratch bakery, the old-fashioned meat department, the smokehouse, our prepared food to go with in-house chefs. Du Jour is a separate section that has grab and go, complete meals with hundreds of choices that change, for people to pick up. People are in a hurry, and don’t want to go to McDonald’s, but they want a quick meal that’s quality. With us, everything is made from scratch, and our customers know that.” Mangold, who’s father-in-law started Holiday Market 60 years ago originally as a butcher shop, “and it grew as a specialty shop,” noted that they see a variety of professionals coming in every day after work. “They go to our Du Jour section and see what they like, they grab a bottle of wine, some bread. It becomes a very social environment,” he said. “They’re coming in to see everyone. We treat them like family.” The weekends, he said, is where they see more of the “big baskets,” with families coming in to purchase their week’s groceries. In addition to specialty items, Holiday also offers basic grocery items. “But a good portion of our everyday sales are ready-to-eat and a bottle of wine, too,” Mangold said. “People really want fast prepared, but they want it to be healthy and treat themselves.” What he notices is that customers are interested in learning about the products they offer. “Customers want knowledge. They want to learn. For example, we have hundreds of cheeses. We teach them about the cheeses, the products that can go with them, accompany them, cooking, pairings, how long a shelf life a cheese they’re interested in may have,” he said. All of Holiday Market’s chefs are certified culinary chefs. In addition, Holiday Market offers Mirepoix, a separate and premier cooking school. “People really have fun with it. It’s a team thing and there’s no pressure. People learn something and just have fun with it, like going to the movies,” Mangold explained. Market Square has been around for about 30 years, with two locations, one in Birmingham, on Southfield Road at 14 Mile, and the other in West Bloomfield, on Walnut Lake and Inkster Roads. Owner Johnny Karmo said they’re a unique spot. “We’re a neighborhood market that caters to our longtime customers,” he said. “We’ve always been a specialty market that caters to our customers with quality products. We’re not just your basic supermarket.” Karmo said the key to Market Square’s success has always been in offering product lines that are hard to find, from grocery items from around the world, as well as from around Michigan. They have a full meat counter, fresh fish and seafood, a deli and cheese counter, and gourmet items. “We carry different meats, such as buffalo and cold water Australian lobster tails, and then we have a chocolate maker from Traverse City,” he said. Their prepared foods, made fresh daily in each store’s full-service kitchen, are extremely popular with shoppers of all ages. “We’re seeing more and more the trend to pre-made foods,” Karmo said.
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“Some people, especially younger shoppers, are looking to cook more because of the Internet and cooking shows, so they want to experiment. There are real advantages to cooking and doing it yourself. You know all of the ingredients in your food. Young people are starting to pick up on it and to stay healthy, they know they can’t rely on someone else or a company to provide that for them. That trend definitely helps me, because I can pick up on food and cooking changes and adapt in a way that a big box store can’t, and meet my clients’ needs.” Each Market Square store has six to seven chefs in their full kitchens, and each day offer six homemade soups, as well as popular recipes like ribs, Greek marinated chicken breasts, garlic mashed potatoes and fingerling potatoes, rotisserie chicken, and other dishes “people really love.” Other main courses and side dishes change daily. “We cater to our customers’ different needs, and because each customer has a specific request and need, they keep coming back,” Karmo said. Alice Phelps Currier, owner with her husband Tom, of Long Lake Market on Long Lake at Telegraph roads in Bloomfield Township, concurs. “First and foremost, it’s the customer service and the products we offer that make us a specialty market and keep customers coming back,” she said. The small market started by her father Bud in 1960, is tucked behind a Starbucks and next to a cleaners, yet “a lot of chefs come in and special order certain cuts of meats from us,” Currier said. “We have a full time chef, Jack Leone, on the premises, who can come out and talk to customers, and that makes us different. It’s the personal touch. We know our customers and what they like. We’re always thinking about what our customers want and need, and we’re there to help them.” Currier said customers can special order any special meat, or a special cut of meat, and the market will get it in and prepare for whenever the client needs it. The market also offers unique and specialty seasonings to accompany those meats and other products so customers can perfect their own dishes. “For us, Long Lake Market is about being knowledgeable about the products we offer, and how to prepare those products, and offering recipes to prepare our products,” she said. A long time favorite is “our daily fresh squeezed orange juice and grapefruit juice. It’s just raved about. We have people order it daily or weekly,” she said. In addition, on a daily basis they offer fresh prepared foods as well as full-service catering. “With our chef on staff, we do lunch catering to many local businesses five days a week,” said Currier. At heart, beyond the fancy catering and gourmet food, Currier said they remain an oldfashioned neighborhood market. “We still offer private house charges, and she don’t like shopping carts in the parking lot. Our cashiers know our customers by name. And we carry bags out to their cars,” she noted. Service. Quality, healthy products. And unique offerings. It’s what shoppers want, and it’s how to stand out in a crowded grocery field.
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“They are trying to raise awareness for families that chronic absenteeism is causing a problem for kids,” said Carolyn Claerhout who heads pupil, corporate and district services for the Oakland Schools. “Attendance Works spoke at the district on September 11. They are trying to get attention drawn to chronic absenteeism. That’s not truancy.” Truancy is a measure of how many students miss school without an excuse. Under state law, a student who misses 10 or more days of school due to unexcused absences is considered truant. Chronic absence is a measure of how many students miss 10 percent of the school year, or 18 to 20 days, due to both excused and unexcused absences and suspension. Despite the different definitions, both truancy and chronic absenteeism have similar impacts on students. t the earliest ages, a lack of attendance means less exposure to language rich environments, with chronic absences serving as an early warning sign that a student is behind in reading by the third grade, failing courses in middle and high school, and likely to drop out of school, according to Attendance Works. Attendance may also predict college enrollment and persistence. A state-by-state analysis of national testing data demonstrates that students who miss more school than their peers score lower on the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP), according to Attendance Works. This is true at every age, in every racial and ethnic group, and in every state and city examined. In many cases, the students with more absences have skill levels one or two years below their peers. Despite the importance of attendance, many districts may overlook the problem of absenteeism and truancy because it’s possible they are looking at the wrong data. For instance, a school may have a high average daily attendance rate and also have a problem with truancy, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. That’s because the average daily attendance rate doesn’t capture the full picture of students who are chronically absent. It’s entirely possible, the office said, that 30 percent of a student body is considered chronically absent even though 90 percent of the students are in class on an average day. Average daily attendance rates refer to the percentage of a school’s student body that attends school on a typical day. A district or school may often refer to average daily attendance when discussing absenteeism or truancy. For example, a student may be absent twice a month, contributing to the school’s chronic absenteeism rate. However, they are in attendance for most of the month. “We feel very fortunate. We think our families understand that attendance is important. Students can’t learn if they aren’t attending class,” said Judy Evola, marketing and community relations director for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, noting elementary attendance rates at the district are between 96 and 98 percent. Attendance data maintained by the Center for Educational Performance and Information (CEPI) indicates a 94.94 percent attendance rate at Walled Lake Western High School, which is one of the highest rates in the county. However, 22.69 percent of the school’s students, or 341 students, were chronically absent during the 2012-13 school year. Statewide, Michigan school districts have an average attendance rate of 93.3 percent, but a chronic absenteeism rate of 28.51 percent. Average daily attendance rate for all districts included in the Oakland Intermediate School District for the 2012-13 school year was 94.4 percent, while chronic absenteeism rates were 23.81 percent, indicating about 45,500 students are missing 10 percent of the school year, or an average of two days per month. Data from the CEPI database shows absentee rates vary from district to district, with little evidence that attendance rates directly correspond with absentee rates. For instance, the Ferndale School District had an attendance rate of 76.69 percent, and a 42.57 percent absentee rate; while the Oak Park School District had a slightly higher attendance rate (88.15 percent) and a much higher absenteeism rate (59.65 percent). Meanwhile, Pontiac Schools recorded an attendance rate of 89.67 percent and an absenteeism rate 48.38 percent. Data wasn’t available for several school districts including Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Novi. Figures for Walled Lake schools were only available for Western High School. The wide differences in figures and
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availability of data is indicative of the difficulty tracking and comparing absenteeism, as well a truancy. “Our pupil services team doesn’t do any specific calculations or reporting on truancy/chronic absenteeism,” said Shira Good, spokeswoman for Bloomfield Hills Schools. “However, we know from talking to our building administrators that we do enjoy a very high attendance rate and we attribute that to our fantastic parent community. They are heavily involved in the schools, supportive of the schools and supportive of school rules. It takes a strong school-to-home connection to make these things happen and we appreciate the ongoing support of parents.” Marcia Wilkinson, spokeswoman for Birmingham Schools, said the district had three cases of truancy last year that were turned over to the county’s truancy officers. She said the majority of the district’s district’s unexcused or willful absences are at the secondary level. Claerhout from Oakland Schools said confusion on how to report figures to the state has been an issue, and skews some of the data, and causing part of the problem. Likewise, each district maintains its own attendance policies, determining what is considered an excused or unexcused absence. “The CEPI, the state has that data, but everyone will tell you its fatally flawed because districts don’t know what their definition of chronic absenteeism is,” Claerhout said. “The schools have had some districts report more truants than they have in their building. There has been some confusion on how to report those kids. You can’t even look across the board and say that one district has more than another.” Bill DiSessa, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Education, confirmed that the data collected in the CEPI database isn’t particularly useful because there isn’t a uniform definition of unexcused absences. “The state is going to give you one number, because they are looking at how many kids have missed 10 days unexcused,” Claerhout said. “If you ask me, I get about 1,200 referrals a year. We enforce the Compulsory School Attendance law, and that’s based on referrals. I don’t even know the numbers for chronic absenteeism.” he Walled Lake Consolidated School District recognizes different absences at different grade levels. For instance, at the senior high school level, the district recognizes three different types of absences: excused absences are those done with parental notification within two days after the student’s return to school; unexcused absences are all other absences with the exception of suspensions, debarments and failure to complete prearranged absence forms within the specified time; and explained absences resulting from a suspension. Barb Leaf, who heads up pupil accounting at Walled Lake, said families who will be gone for two weeks or more for vacation, travel or other related reasons, are asked to re-enroll their children when they return. “We sort of drop them,” she said. “They aren’t here, and we don’t know if and when they are coming back. Sometimes they come back when they say, and sometimes they don’t, so we can’t keep them on the books.” The Birmingham School District’s attendance policy states that several factors may be reasonable excuses for time missed at school, including illness; recovery from an accident; required court attendance; professional appointments; death in the immediate family; observation or celebration of a bona fide religious holiday; with other absences deemed acceptable by the superintendent. The district discourages family trips, however, they are considered excusable. Further, each school may develop specific procedures as long as the intent of the district’s policy is maintained. “If there are excused absences, there is no limit,” Wilkinson said about the allowed number of absences. She said students aren’t turned over to the county for truancy, as the district works with its own truancy officer. “We try to meet with the families and see if we can work something out,” she said. “We have a high attendance rate.” The Troy School District’s attendance policy states that students may be excused for personal illness or a death in the family. However, family vacations should be planned during holidays outlined in the school calendar.
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The Royal Oak School District has differing attendance policies for elementary, middle and high school levels. The policies prescribe various steps to address attendance issues and defines excused absences at the high school level. Under the policy, absences may be excused for personal illness, family illness or family emergencies, as well as school-sponsored activities. Additional allowances may be determined by each school administrator. The Bloomfield Hills School District grants each building the “flexibility to address parent notification of attendance issues as is appropriate for their student body,” Good said. “If you ask the building staff, I think you’ll find a mix of personal phone calls, face-to-face meetings and standard letters sent when certain thresholds are met. Handling will likely differ based on grade level,” Good said. “A building administrator will decide when to contact the (Oakland Schools) truancy representatives. There are guidelines for building staff to follow, but there is an expectation that building staff will make every effort to resolve an issue before involving the (Oakland Schools) staff.” The majority of districts have their own policies that are followed prior to truancy cases being turned over to Oakland Schools. he process for addressing truancy in the county was first addressed in 1998, when the prosecutor’s office and superintendents from the 28 school districts in Oakland County partnered to form the Early Truancy Intervention Program. At the time, the program targeted students in the second and third grades who were exhibiting signs and characteristics of early school failure. In 2005, the Oakland County Truancy Task Force was created, a collaboration of public schools, state, county and community agencies. In 2008, the Oakland County Early Truancy Intervention Protocol was adopted by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, the Oakland County Superintendents Association and Oakland Schools. The process for reporting truancy starts at the district level and its attendance policy, which defines excused and unexcused absences. Once a student accumulates 10 full absences, the district is to review the student’s attendance history, grades and progress, as well as contact parents or guardians. The district or school may then develop an action plan to correct the problem, which may include utilizing resources such as the school, psychologist, social workers, youth assistance or other community organizations. If a district exhausts all its options and 20-25 absences are accumulated, the district is to refer the case to the Oakland Schools Truancy Program. “When they get to 20 or 25 absences, we recommend they refer it to us. Then we try to find out why that child isn’t attending and try to break that barrier down,” Claerhout said. “If that doesn’t work, we send it to the prosecutor’s office, and then we take them to court.” Once a case is referred to the county, the Oakland Schools’ truancy officers investigate the situation. Certified letters are sent to parents or guardians, and a review and agreement with the parent or guardian is worked out. Further absences are then reported to the Oakland Schools’ truancy officer by the district. The final option for the Oakland Schools’ is the ability to request intervention from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. “We are sort of a last resort,” said Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper, who said many issues can be addressed by sending a letter from her office to the parents. “It becomes very effective.” Letters indicating that a student’s continued unexcused absences have violated the student/district agreement are first sent from the prosecutor’s office to parents or guardians. If absences continue, the prosecutor’s office may then petition the court for a hearing, with charges or prosecution being the last step. “By the time it gets to the prosecutor’s desk, you have already had district action. There are meetings with parents, and it goes through many steps before it gets to us,” Cooper said. “Only after everything is exhausted is there a charge that is brought.” In the 2012-13 school year, a total of 202 letters were sent to parents and guardians from the prosecutor’s office, Cooper said. However, only 61 of those cases went on to be petitioned to the court. Of the 61 that were petitioned, 11 resulted in subsequent charges. As of Oct. 14, Cooper said 227 letters were
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sent out in the 2013-14 school year, resulting in 44 petitions and just one charge. “They try everything to bring them to school before bringing any action against them,” Cooper said. Charges against the parent or guardian may be brought against them if the student is 12 or under, and may include educational neglect. Older students may be charged with truancy. Cooper said the majority of students receive probation if they are entered into the juvenile system. In 2012, the court dismissed seven charges; seven were placed on the court’s consent calendar, in which charges may be dropped if the defendant complies with the court’s demands; eight students were placed with a new guardian or removed from a home; 36 received probation; two received warnings; and one was admitted to drug court. Cooper said there are currently seven open cases that haven’t been decided regarding truancy for the 2013-14 school year, while four were dismissed; 23 were placed on probation; two received consent judgements; and six were placements or removed. ooper said parents of younger students are responsible for making sure they are in school, therefore educational neglect is an appropriate charge. At the high school level, parents may not be aware a student is skipping school, so the consequence more often falls upon the student. “It seems to work quite well,” Cooper said of the process. “It starts in the schools, so they have all sorts of things they can utilize to bring truant individuals back into the school system. “We can be very proud of what we do in this county. It’s a joint relationship with the schools, the parents and social workers, and they exhaust everything they can before going to the ISD, and after that they continue to work with the family. Even when they ask for the prosecutor’s letter, that is still effective. We work very hard with the kids.” While the county’s protocol addresses the legal aspects of unexcused absences, it doesn’t address excessive excused absences. Currently some districts are working to address chronic absenteeism that doesn’t rise to the level of truancy, yet continue to have the same effects on achievement. Chloe Silm, Success Program Director with Waterford Schools, said the district is doing a variety of different things to address attendance. “At five absences, we have teachers make contact with parents. At seven, we send a letter to the family. At 10, the counselor at the secondary level, or myself, will talk about some of the barriers of being at school, and what we can do as a team,” she said. The goal, Silm said, is to intervene early and see what can be done to support the family, rather than waiting until a truancy problem arises. “We know now that it’s not just truancy in the legal aspect, but it reflects on the education of the student and the district,” she said. “Last year, we started an aggressive campaign. We created a logo and a slogan: Every Day Counts, Don’t Let Absences Add Up. We’ve been trying to get the word out. We will send e-mails on the first of the month to all the families in the district with some basic attendance tips or data, or ways that parents can promote attendance at home.” Silm said the district took a look at its attendance policy last year, after working with Attendance Works. Since then, the district has worked to address attendance problems early on. Efforts at the Waterford district are particularly effective because they focus on what can be done to get the student to school, rather than focusing solely on excused or unexcused absences. Other districts also have internal steps that are taken before issues are referred to the county. “What we’ve come to learn is that poor attendance is a very complex issue,” she said. “There are all sorts of reasons why kids miss school. Transportation, homelessness, where they are living on someone’s couch or moving from place to place, or an ill parent; the list goes on and on as to why kids are absent. Some have anxiety about coming to school. We see what we can do as a district to support that student. “It really depends on the individual situation. We are learning a lot about how complex it is, and all the different barriers.”
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ways the church has been supporting communities in need. In Detroit, Christ Church and its parishioners helped to establish a Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Lab at Glazer Elementary School. Members of the congregation have also volunteered at soup kitchens in Detroit and Pontiac, and undertaken other outreach efforts. While Danaher is new to the area, he said he is amazed by the beauty and energy of Birmingham/Bloomfield and the surrounding metro Detroit area. Born and raised in Torrington, Connecticut, Danaher earned his undergraduate degree from Brown University where he met his wife, Claire. He holds a master’s of divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary and a masters and PhD in religious ethics from Yale University. Prior to coming to Christ Church, Danaher served as dean of the faculty of theology at Huron University College, affiliated with the University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario. Since being ordained in 1995, he has served parishes in New Haven, New York; Sewanee, Tennessee; and London, Ontario. “There is a major faith community in the greater Detroit area,” he said. “For me, Detroit is one of the great social experiments of our generation. If we can find a way forward, to have Detroit be transformed, I think that will provide a model for rest of the country. I was excited about being part of these incredible and ambitious projects.” Story: Kevin Elliott
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abor unions, credited with helping workers achieve fair wages, benefits and good working conditions, as well as the creation of a mass middle class in America in the second half of the 20th century, has fallen from favor as the calendar has turned the page to the 21st century. Once the savior of the working man (and woman), today membership in labor unions has fallen to just 9.4 percent of the workforce in Rust Belt states like Michigan – a far cry from the 30 percent and more of the total workforce they boasted as recently as 1983. In the 30 years or so since a third of the labor force belonged to a union, numerous factors have played into reduced membership numbers. Globalization has moved jobs not only to other regions of the United States, but around the world. Technological progress has often meant that more skilled workers are needed to do a job, or that different, more highly-trained skills are needed by an increasingly diverse worker pool. A new economy,
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based on the Internet, referred to as the “Google economy”, which is a knowledge-based economy, has arisen in the 21st century, and those workers do not seek the broad protective shoulders of a union. Further, in the last decade, the economic crisis now referred to as the Great Recession hammered more nails into the coffin of the unions, beleaguered by legacy costs and retirees with heavy pensions and benefits. Where once union membership dominated in the private sector, today most union members are public sector workers, employed as municipal workers, government employees, teachers, and police and firefighters.
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et, union leaders and activists assert that their eulogies are being written prematurely. While some industries, such as manufacturing in traditional fields like automotive have been permanently altered, with membership numbers skewed lower than previously seen in decades past, those in union leadership see new avenues for unionization in the private sector: for low skilled fast food workers, the continuation to organize health care workers as that sector mushrooms in growth, along with their efforts to stay relevant and influential in the political sphere. The American labor union movement first began in the 19th century, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Textile mills, hiring large amounts of young women and children, were the first factories built in the United States. As the need grew for more and more textiles, factory owners and managers hired primarily unskilled women and children, often immigrants, because they were cheaper or even “free workers.” With no laws regarding hours, wages or working conditions, these factories became crowded, filthy sweatshops where workers were paid by the number or pieces they completed. After several horrific fires swept factories in Massachusetts and other eastern states with numerous casualties, labor unions developed to give workers a voice in their working place, helping to set up laws and rules with penalties for owners. Union membership remained low post-World War I, and transitory in most industries until the mid-20th century, as labor unions benefitted from New Deal policy decisions of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s administration in the 1930s, which coincided with the growth and modernization of the automotive industry. The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, remains the foundational statute for U.S labor law, guaranteeing the basic rights of private sector workers to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining for better terms and conditions at work, and take collective action, including to strike if they find it necessary. The act also created the National Labor Relations Board, which conducts elections that can require employers to engage in collective bargaining with labor unions. Unions allege corporations and management began to chip away at the NLRA from the
beginning, with a judgement by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1940 upholding the First Amendment and freedom of speech by management to challenge union supremacy, and culminated in the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947, restricting the activities and power of labor unions. Organized labor membership peaked nationwide in 1954, with almost 35 percent of the population belonging to a union, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total number of union members reached its height in 1979, with an estimated 21 million members. As Daniel Disalvo stated in National Affairs in the article “The Trouble with Public Sector Unions” in Fall 2010, “In today’s public sector, good pay, generous benefits, and good security make possible a stable middle class existence for nearly everyone from janitors to jailers.” Membership began to decline in the 1980s due to several factors, including the incursion of imported automobiles from Japan and Germany, globalization of industry around the world, and technological advances. With these changes have come a decline in wages and benefits. “From the end of World War II to 1980 was the golden era of capitalism,” said Frank Joyce, former United Auto Workers communications director. “That’s when unions were growing, the economy was growing, benefits were growing. The economy was better distributed much more equitably than they are now. Today, the recent trends point to inequality and stagnation. For the middle class, it’s pretty widely understood that there’s more inequality, greater stagnation, and greater wage inequality, and a lot of that is because of union busting.” “In a big picture sense, the decline in unions fits into the decline of the American economy at the moment,” noted Lou Glazer, president of Michigan First, a think tank. “Because of globalization and technological changes, industry needs less people, and there are more people competing for the jobs there are, which depresses wages. Politics increasingly is tilting towards the employers and away from the employees. Two factors are playing out, by not having minimum wage keep up with inflation, and the political climate is weakening unions through right to work. The net effect for jobs that produced the mass middle class is there is no longer enough, and the ones that are there are not high paying jobs. While labor unions have nothing to do with the number of low skilled jobs, they do have a responsibility for the pay, and weakened unions have seen pay and benefits go down.”
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lazer said politics have weakened unions, and that climate has been very effective. “That was the purpose of the politics – so they did what it meant to do.” “Unions are able to elevate wages for working people, but on the other hand, it made the state (of Michigan) unable to retain companies. That’s the two sides of the argument. We’ve seen stagnating wage levels while employment numbers have been increasing,” John Mogk, law professor specializing in urban law and policy at
Wayne State University’s law school, pointed out. “Labor has a role in elevating income levels so more individuals who are employed can earn a living wage,” which, he pointed out, forced many companies to leave the state because they could not afford to pay the wages.
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he political Pandora’s Box was borne out in what is referred to by Gov. Rick Snyder as the Lost Decade in Michigan, from approximately 2001 to 2011, when he changed the Michigan Business Tax during the Great Recession. In 2012, the Michigan legislature passed, and Snyder signed into law, Right to Work legislation, making Michigan a state that cannot mandate union membership, and the game was forever altered. “Right to Work states tend to be low wage states,” Glazer said. “Michigan increasingly, especially for low skilled jobs, was, and is, a low wage state, before and since Right to Work. It began before the Great Recession, but it has occurred primarily in the last decade. Wages are falling all throughout the economy, with benefits going down, but most significantly in low education attainment jobs.” “Right to Work is designed to make the already difficult lives of employees more difficult,” said Joyce. “It poses a challenge to unions to be clearer and more focused on the importance of membership. The intent and goal of Right to Work is to drive down membership. It’s too soon to tell what the impact is. It’s up to how the UAW and other unions respond to it. It’s hard – but it’s not impossible. Unions have always had an uphill battle. Otherwise there wouldn’t have been the Flint sit-down battle (with General Motors in 19361937), or overcoming difficult bargaining (over the years). It just depends on specific issues at specific times.” Besides Right to Work, Glazer said politics itself have made it more difficult for unions, “and some of it is just the structure of the economy itself. We have a more knowledge-based economy. A lot of new jobs being created, like with Quicken and Google, it’s a new economy, a new knowledgebased economy. Those workers have never been in a union, and never will be. It’s those in lower skilled jobs who historically were powerful, and no longer are.” Union leadership is not sitting still, resting on its laurels, looking back on old photos of worker strikes and remembering the good ol’ days. Unions are self-perpetuating entities which need members in order to exist and thrive. With traditional industrial factories requiring less union workers, and public sector employees seeing reduced benefits due to a recognition on the part of governments, both large and small, and boards of education regarding unfunded liabilities for retirees, unions are looking for new workers to unionize. Today, casino workers are unionized, as are engineers, many health care workers, and there is a concerted effort to mobilize and unionize fast food workers. “What most unions have done today is they are being very careful about incurring the costs of going through the traditional NLRB process, such
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as in Chattanooga (Tennessee), where, in an amazingly historical case you had a company that said, ‘we’re fine with unions, they fit our business model’, but interestingly the threats (to unionization) came from the political community, not from the corporation,” said Roland Zulio, research scientist at the University of Michigan Institute for Labor, Employment and the Economy.
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he United Auto Workers sought to unionized a Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga; on September 9, 2014, German union IG Metall and the Volkswagen Global Group Works Consigned a letter of intent with the UAW to organize workers at that plant as a UAWrepresented facility, after workers in the plant voted 712 to 626 in February to reject UAW representation. It was considered a significant setback to the UAW. “Everybody gets it now that we’re in a different economy. We’re facing far different obstacles. It’s very challenging,” said Joyce. “A union is an asset that can enhance my potential for success – that is a mindset, a conscious decision. Or you can see it as a liability, as a cost, something I want to get rid of. Management made a choice.” “The threat of denying money to Volkswagen if it went union, in stark terms, from the political community, is the opposition unions face. It’s public aggression,” Zulio said. “That model is just not productive. It’s very easy for an employer to take a few steps to discourage organizing. Arguably, the law was set up to encourage
organizing, but the law has been set on its head.” Zulio said the labor movement is really an amorphous entity which grows in different ways to respond to the times. “One of the ways it has responded (to changes) is by connecting with people who don’t belong to a union but are sympathetic to them, who believe in strong public services, gainful employment, fair wages and universal health care. It’s incredibly hard for a union to negotiate for a better wage if the rest of a community is impoverished, because there’s always someone else waiting for that job. In today’s economic environment, holding onto a halfway decent job is paramount. There’s the fear someone else will take your job.” “It’s a vicious cycle. The more that lose economic leverage, the more they lose political power, and then they lose economic power, and that’s the situation we find ourselves in now,” Joyce said. “It’s the reality of the world we’re in now. Employers have all of the power and employees have none. Some believe nothing lasts forever. Unions are now organizing fast food workers, asking for $15 an hour. It parallels the early days of union organizing, with similarities to the automobile industry and other machinery, when durable goods were emerging. Fast food is an important part of the economy. The question is, how do we find economic talking point to improve workers’ lives?” Joyce said the $15 an hour fast food wage “helps the overall economy because if you make more money, you can spend more money. What’s wrong with making enough money for people to
live? We’ve got the question wrong. It’s helpful to get those questions. That’s the role of union, and what they get right.” Zulio said the Fight for 15, which is the term for the movement to unionized fast food workers and get them a $15 an hour wage, is being underwritten by SEIU, Service Employees International Union, which also represents restaurant, hotel, and building service workers, with about 2 million workers nationally. Twenty years ago, Zulio said, no one thought of fast food as an industry that needed to be unionized, as it was largely populated with youthful workers in their first jobs, and transitory workers. “For some folks, today, it’s no longer a transitional job. Fast food jobs are now jobs people have to live on,” he pointed out. “Will they form unions? They having a lot of difficulty getting to that step. But it is becoming an international movement, and part of unions figuring it out, taking it to the next level, is trying to raise that base. It’s part of what unions have always been about. And part of the unique environment of the United States has been allowing unions to rise, working to rectify workplace injustice. “Labor is trying to use other types of tactics to gain a voice,” he said. “That’s what the system does. It seeks power either through bargaining or through politics. And unions have always had political involvement. One way for a worker to get his voice heard is to sit down with management for ongoing relationships. When workers have a voice, but then if it’s closed off and they make it impossible for workers to have a voice, they turn to politics.”
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Zulio pointed out that union efforts at organizing retail workers at mass merchandisers, such as Walmart, has not proven to be effective because it has been too costly for union organizers, and “Walmart is well-known for having a well-oiled machine as a strategy. It’s not a negative one against unions. Sometimes the most effective approach is a positive one, but emphasizing the positive of the company, the loyalty of the worker,” he said. “They refer to workers as Walmart ‘associates.’ They use employees in ads, and they’re called ‘models.’ These small displays of affection and flattery – there are some workers who really believe it’s fine even though they’re paid very low wages.”
oving forward, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the labor force is projected to grow .5 percent per year between 2012 and 2022, with occupations and industries related to healthcare projected to add the most new jobs. Occupations that typically require post-secondary education will grow faster than occupations that need just a high school diploma or less. In those years, with baby boomers aging, workers 55 and older will make up one-quarter of the work force by 2022, and both men and women are expected to slow labor force growth, which will decline from 63.7 percent in 2012, to 61.6 percent in 2022. Because of the aging of the workforce, different services and goods will be needed, with 10.8 percent of the employment growth projected to be in service-providing industries. According to the
bureau, the health care and social assistance sector is projected to grow at an annual rate of 2.6 percent, adding 5 million jobs by 2022, or one-third of the total projected increase in jobs. Employment in construction is projected to grow 2.6 percent annually, equalling 1.6 million new jobs over the decade. As for education and training, the bureau projects that 19 of the 30 occupations projected to grow fastest between 2012 and 2022 will require some form of post-secondary education (college or career training) in order to enter the job force. These jobs will also see higher median wages, at $57,770 in 2012, and are projected to grow faster, at 14 percent in the decade, than occupations that typically require just a high school diploma or less, where starting median salaries are $27,670, with a 9.1 percent growth rate for the decade. These projections do not portend well for union members or organizers, whose private sector members tend to have non-secondary education levels. The UAW notes the gaming industry is relatively new to Detroit, after the three casinos opened downtown facilities in 1999 and 2000. “More than 6,000 workers there, however, are standing by a tried-and-true principle: If you want decent wages, good benefits, and a fair workplace, you need to have a union contract,” the UAW website says. “Workers at all three casinos – MGM Grand, Motor City, and Greektown – became union members shortly after the facilities began operating, when a majority at each workplace signed union cards. Dealers, cage clerks, slot technicians, pit clerks and other workers at the casinos are UAW members.”
“The UAW is one of four unions to join together as part of the Detroit Casino Council, a coalition that represents union workers at the three casinos,” said Neil Anderson, a dealer at Greektown Casino who was a member of the bargaining committee. Health care workers choosing representation are part of the Service Employees International Union, which was launched in 2007 to represent doctors, nurses, lab technicians, home care and nursing home workers, environmental service workers, and dietary aides. Nationwide, they have 1.1 million members, including 470,000 in Michigan. Joyce believes the UAW, and unions as a whole, will prevail, because union membership is not now, nor has it ever been, strictly blue collar. He is a member of the United Writers Union, a UAW local, as a freelance writer. “One of the things that is not widely known is that the UAW is not just an industrial union. It has a long tradition of representing white collar workers as far back as the 1940s, when it came to representing engineers at Chrysler, and the UAW created the Technical Office of Professionals (TOP),”he said. “There’s quite a spectrum of who belongs to the ranks, and there has been for a long time. Most of the employees in the state of Michigan belong to the UAW, including all of the government workers. There’s the casino dealers. There are engineers. There is the National Writers Union. Agriculture. The UAW has, and continues to help and elevate a lot of women to leadership, such as Cindy Estrada, who came out of Local 6000, and is currently the first woman to ever head a Big Three bargaining department (for General Motors).”
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Justin Bohl nspiration may come from anywhere. For professional skateboarder Justin Bohl, it came from some of the television shows and movies he watched as a child. “Just being a kid and seeing people skateboard around the neighborhood, I always thought that was cool,” said the Birmingham native, who started skating about 19 years ago at the age of 11. “Also, in ‘Back To The Future,’ the hoverboard scene. I always thought that was cool. There’s also a scene in ‘Police Academy,’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ when I was a little kid. I alway thought it looked really fun. That’s kind of how I got into it and I stuck with it.” Bohl had already graduated from Wayne State University and looking to start a career in teaching when the folks at Love Skateboards, based in Kichener, Ontario, contacted him and asked him to be part of their family. He is now one of three Detroit-based skaters on the team, which includes Ryan Kehrer and Ben Schwandt. “I was traveling and meeting people, and doing video projects and skating projects with skateboard photographers taking pictures and videos being released. One of the guys from Love Skateboards saw it and was interested, so they contacted me and asked if I would be interested in riding for their company,” Bohl said. “I wasn’t seeking it. It was a very natural thing. It was never a goal of mine to become a sponsored skateboarder. It has always been about having fun, and skateboarding being a creative outlet for me.” Bohl, a former Seaholm High School graduate, returned to Birmingham to teach at Berkshire Middle School, but left teaching after about three years, in
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Southfield-based real estate development company REDICO announced they have acquired the foreclosure judgement and mortgage rights to the Bloomfield Park project, on 87-acres on Telegraph Road north of Square Lake, which was abandoned during construction in November 2008. REDICO's equity partner in the deal is PCCP of California, said Jackie Trost, marketing director for REDICO. Early plans for the development call for it to be a mixed use development, although "at this point we haven't taken possession of the site through the foreclosure process, and it could be six months to a year until it closes," she said. REDICO has also developed the Gateway Marketplace retail center in Detroit, co-developed the Dearborn Town Center, and numerous projects around the country. Dale Watchowski, president and CEO, of REDICO, said, “Oakland County has given us guidance relative to the Bloomfield Park project, both from a historic and potential use perspective.” Bloomfield Township trustees became aware of a pending sale at a recent meeting when Matt Gibb, Deputy Oakland County Executive for Economic Development and Community Affairs, informed trustees at their meeting on Monday, October 13, that a sale of Bloomfield Park on Telegraph Road north of Square Lake may be forthcoming, and he requested they consider reviving the Bloomfield Park Development Council and appointing a township representative. After deliberations, trustees unanimously voted to appoint supervisor Leo Savoie as the township representative to the three-member development council, with township clerk Jan Roncelli appointed as alternate. Previous township representative treasurer Dan Devine took himself out of contention for reappointment earlier in the day via an e-mail to fellow trustees, citing a possible conflict of interest over a potential taxation issue. Gibb told trustees he has worked with Oakland County and for Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson for the last three and one-half years, where he was brought in “to move white elephants in the county, like the Bloomfield Park project. We really have been getting close with that downtownpublications.com
Triangle District parking study funded request for the Birmingham Ad Hoc Parking committee to receive a $6,500 appropriation to study the current parking needs of the city’s Triangle District was unanimously granted by the city commission on Monday, October 13. Birmingham Engineer Paul O’Meara told commissioners that the last time a study was done of the parking district of the Triangle District was in 2007, by LSL Planning. “There was an analysis looking at the parking deficit block by block in the Triangle District,” he said. He noted the area has changed a great deal in the past several years. He also said the committee is examining the parking needs north of Maple Road, between Adams and Woodward, which has changed since the Corridor District Authority was established. He told commissioners that they should potentially be looking to expand the Triangle District to include those commercial buildings. O’Meara said the ad hoc parking committee has been focusing on the “reality that there will someday be two public parking structures in the Triangle District, likely one in the north end, somewhere near Maple Road, and the other somewhere on the south end, around Haynes Street.” He requested the $6,500 allotment to amend the previous parking study and to direct LSL to update the parking study section of the Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan for the Triangle District as it was not budgeted for the year. Commissioner Rackeline Hoff questioned why a new study was necessary. “We know there is a definite shortage. We need additional parking,” she said. “When you’re building (a parking deck), you want accurate numbers,” O’Meara responded. Mayor pro tem Stuart Sherman, who sits on the Triangle District Corridor District Authority, explained, “You need to know how much money to put aside to build these decks, to properly calculate the TIF we will need.” “But it’s constantly changing based on what goes in,” Hoff said. “I’m convinced this study is worthwhile,” commissioner Tom McDaniel said. Commissioners then approved the request, voting 6-0, with mayor Scott Moore not in attendance.
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many times. We have changed tactics in the last year, looking at how we can create an atmosphere to make it a place that’s salable. Jeff Sakwa, with Grand/Sakwa (development company) really tried, but couldn’t make the numbers work. We have marketed (the property) nationally. It’s been on the forefront of our development scale for the last threeand-a-half years. “This year, in the wake of the emergency manager leaving Pontiac, and the need for a brownfield TIF, the need to knock down the existing project, and to see if any of it is salvageable, we’re looking to revive the Bloomfield Park Development Council since the brownfield boards have ceased to exist. Would the council give the authority to the county to move the needle? People can now look at it, and it makes sense (for a developer) to partner with tenants, from China, locally, around the world.” Gibbs emphasized, “We want to be proactive.” He said an issue for developers has
been the time factor in agreements, and he wants to eliminate 60 or 90day discovery period. “Banks are not willing to lend money on a project like this, so time is an issue. I want to bring life to this project and we need to reinvigorate it with a development council,” he said. “The concept is now, you appoint someone to it. We have made the request to Pontiac as well.” A neutral, third-party representing the township would be found 30 days after Bloomfield Township and Pontiac appoint their representatives. “The council is needed before someone (a developer) is willing to commit millions to clean it up and develop the property,” Gibbs explained. “There have to be certain parameters and they have to know who they are submitting to. I am more optimistic than I have ever been before.” Gibb explained after questions from board members that the project can only be conveyed as a whole, and what will be conveyed will be the foreclosure rights.
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After Devine announced he had sent an e-mail that day, around 3 p.m., stating he did not feel it was appropriate for him to sit on the council, although he had been the township’s representative since 2002, he recommended that despite Gibb’s request to fast track an appointment, it should be opened to all township residents, and board members should receive resumes “and rank those and interview those in a very short period of time. It is up to us to pick our representative and weigh in on the neutral party,” he said. Trustees Neil Barnett, Corinne Khederian and clerk Jan Roncelli disagreed. “I think we as a board can make the decision and a member of the board would be a better decision,” Barnett said. “I agree that there are several people on this board who are very qualified and I’d like to nominate supervisor Savoie,” Khederian said. Trustee Dave Buckley disagreed. “Anyone with a full-time job will be compromised,” he said. “We have a member of our board of trustees on every board, and it should be from a member of our board. Dan never had a problem making the meetings. We never even considered putting this out to the community,” countered Roncelli. “From a timing standpoint, I do not need another thing to do, but this project is so important to the township, I want to do it,” said Savoie. “It would be a priority. I do have the background, the knowledge, the desire and the time. It’s important to the community.” “The reason why I felt I should decline is because this is an issue about taxation, and it is a conflict of interest,” Devine stated. Township attorney Bill Hampton flared up, “If there is an issue about taxation, and I don’t know about that, we don’t want a developer to be scared off about it, we should be speaking about it immediately.” Trustees voted 7-0 to appoint Savoie as the township representative, and to have Roncelli continue as an alternate representing the township on the council.
Nippon Sushi given liquor license okay Bloomfield Township Trustees unanimously approved a special land use request for a liquor license transfer and expansion of hours for Nippon Sushi Restaurant on Monday, October 13. Albert and Nicole Rodriguez, 57
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owners of the restaurant, located at 2079 S. Telegraph Road, next to the Olga’s in the Bloomfield Park Gateway Center, sought to transfer a Class C liquor license from a now closed restaurant in Oakland Township to be used at their restaurant. Planning director Patti Voelker explained that necessitated a special land use review and approval by the board of trustees following a recommendation by the township’s planning commission. Voelker told trustees that the fire department, during its annual review, “found some violations, but they have all been corrected. The police have no problems with the establishment. The owners are planning no design or traffic changes. The restaurant is zoned B-3, which permits a liquor license.” Per the ordinance, there are no Class C liquor licenses currently in close proximity, with the nearest up the road at Roadside B&G and across the street at 5th Tavern. She said the owners have no outdoor seating planned at this time. However, “they are asking to expand the hours of operation from 9 to 10 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays; closing will remain 9 p.m. on Sundays,” Voelker said. Township clerk Jan Roncelli noted that “the liquor license has yet to be signed by the owners, so if we agree on this tonight, it would be contingent upon the signatures.” Treasurer Dan Devine asked, “This would not reduce our quota because it’s a transfer license, right?” Voelker affirmed that was accurate. Trustees then voted 7-0 to approve the transfer of the Class C liquor license into the township for Nippon Sushi.
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The District East Live/Work apartments, new construction proposed for 2400 and 2430 E. Lincoln in Birmingham, met with unanimous approval from the city’s planning board on Wednesday, October 8, on a community impact study for the project, but the board postponed approving preliminary site plan approval, recommending the owners take the project to the board of zoning appeals for variances on a few issues. The District East Live/Work plan proposes to combine the two adjacent properties and construction of a fourstory development, with parking on the first floor and three stories of live/work units. District East would be
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comprised of 63 live/work units, of which 27 would be one-bedrooms; 30 two-bedrooms; and six threebedrooms. On the first floor, developers intend to have 71 garage parking spaces, with an additional 69 uncovered parking spaces for residents and visitors at the rear and east end of the building. A second phase, to be developed at a later date, would include building 18 townhouses. The two properties, owned by Ron Hughes and Sean Havera of Hughes Property and Don Bailey and being designed by Thom Phillips of Hobbs & Black Architects, cover 3.78 acres combined, and are on the south side of Lincoln. One site was occupied by the Stanley Door Company from 1954 – 2005, but was demolished in late 2005 or early 2006, and has been vacant since 2006. It has been identified as a brownfield site, with several contaminants identified on the site. Jana Ecker, Birmingham Planning Director, explained that because the apartment building would be greater than 20,000 square feet, the proposed project required a community impact study to determine how it might affect the community on services, the environment and neighboring policies. The site is located in Birmingham’s Rail District, or MX (mixed use) district, which permits live/work buildings. Ecker explained that the Eton Road Corridor Plan is the current master plan for this area. She noted that the community impact study showed the site has been “mainly cleaned up, and if it is a parking lot, it can be capped.” Other aspects included in the study show that there would be no impact upon adjacent residential neighborhoods “because there are no residential neighborhoods abutting,” Ecker said. “Certainly, the four-story size is sought and encouraged in the district. Mixed use is encouraged. The plan looks to add full walkability around the building,” noting that the developers plan to put a sidewalk around the building. Members of the planning board approved the community impact study with certain conditions, including that the developers must combine the two lots, add a new 8inch water main for the development, provide accommodation for a linear park, details about the environmental cleanup, further information on their landscaping plans and irrigation details. They voted 5-0, with board chairman Robin Boyle on sabbatical and board member Bryan Williams recusing himself due to a conflict of interest. 11.14
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Birmingham $999,000 Amazing Hunter Roberts home. Well cared for home with spacious rooms and gorgeous mill work throughout. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, Viking gas stove and oven and an additional double oven for the gourmet cook. Spacious island with stools, and more than adequate cupboard space. Kitchen opens up to comfortable family room with sliding glass doors leading to private stone patio and professionally landscaped grounds. Large den with custom built ins. All bedrooms with attached baths and ample closet space. Master suite fit for a king. Private, spacious and luxurious. Just steps away to lower level lead you to a genuine English Pub. Enormous granite bar equipped with commercial wine openers, fridge, sink and pub stools, complete with 2 built in TV's for your sports viewing. Beyond bar is a state of the art movie room with surround sound and top quality stereo equipment, also full bath and work out room. This quality home is priced to sell! 214091194
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Beautiful and well-appointed home in Deer Creek Subdivision! Stunning exterior of the house, beautiful brick and cobble stones around bay windows, decorative front door, elegant black awnings, to the inside upgrades; amazing kitchen with eat in space, white wood cabinets and some glass cabinets, granite counters, large island, beautiful hardwood floors and to the outside improvements; new patios on the back and side of the house with privacy screens. Finished lower level with living area, kitchen, bathroom and a game room. Attached three car garage with extra windows and side door. Four bedrooms with 3.1 baths. 214055492
Stunning newer colonial located on a cul-de-sac in Hunters Creek subdivision. Large foyer with beautiful hardwood floors in living-dining room area perfect for family gatherings. Large kitchen with eat in space and gorgeous family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights and cozy fireplace. Master bedroom with vaulted ceilings, large bath and walk in closet. Full daylight basement two car garage. Large deck and a new gazebo, grill and enjoy the beautiful views of the back yard. Subdivision offers tennis courts, pond, walking trails and beautiful common areas. Awards winning South Lyon schools. Four bedrooms with 2.1 baths. 214066038
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Sprawling completely updated Berkshire Forest ranch with stone exterior. You will feel like you're in a northern Michigan oasis on the large wooded lot with lush landscaping, pond and waterfall. Very open floor plan with cedar, slate, stone and granite. Vaulted ceilings; floor to ceiling stone fireplace; all season sun room; kitchen with granite and stainless appliances; triple pane, argon filed casement windows. Additional guest house, workshop or office. Three bedrooms with three baths. 214065337
Beautiful lot with mature trees and lovely gardens on a tree-lined street. Spacious and updated with a great room addition. Great room has cathedral ceiling and opens to the back patio. Large living room with fireplace, crown molding, French doors to great room. Hardwood floors. Updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, granite counters and eating space with cathedral ceiling. The master suite has a updated bath with heated floors, tube skylight, open walk-in shower, walk-in closet and closet organizer. Lower level is partially finished with bedroom, full bath and cedar closet. Four bedrooms 3.1 baths. 214030890
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Beautiful Lake Angelus Shores setting overlooks the Island. 3200 square foot of updated and ready to move-in comfort. Home was designed for the views. Updated with all high-end appliances and fixtures. Sandy frontage, great for swimming. Master suite with fireplace, his and her walk-in closets, stunning views, all granite, walk-in shower, double jetted tub. Lower level is being used as work-out area. Plenty of storage. Four bedrooms with four baths. 214084723
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Must see interior renovation to appreciate architectural details and quality of finishes. Kitchen with two sided fireplace features Bosch, Sub-Zero, Miele and Thermador stainless steel appliances. Romantic master suite with spa bath, dressing table and fireplace. French doors lead guests from interior living spaces to brick terrace and private yard. Third floor bonus room (30 x 20) with wet bar, skylights and storage area. Expansive finished lower level. Five bedrooms with 4.3 baths. 213101450
Secluded beautifully updated Colonial situated on picturesque wooded 4+ acre site. Covered stone entry welcomes you into the foyer with vaulted ceiling adjacent to library, great room and formal dining or music room. Open floor plan with expansive windows, hardwood floors and 9-10 ft ceilings. First floor master, second floor princess suite addition has volcanic stone soaking tub and glass tiled shower, two additional bedrooms share new slate and glass bath with two vanity areas. Day light lower level with fireplace, granite wet bar, exercise room, full bath with Jacuzzi tub. Close to Paint Creek Trail and Cider Mill. 214056384
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Spectacular custom built home in a meticulously manicured setting. Located on one of the premier streets. High ceilings and hardwood flooring throughout. Extensive chef ’s kitchen with culinary grade appliances including a large center island. Elegant dining room finished with a gold leaf in-layed ceiling and a dome light cove. Gorgeous wood paneled library with custom shelving and coffered ceiling. Formal living room with views of the manicured gardens. Well appointed master suite with his/her closets and x-large master bath. Finished lower level is above grade with a walkout to the rear yard, full height ceilings, billiards room, in-laws suite, wet bar, mini kitchen and media room. Private wine cellar and tasting room. Five bedrooms with 5.2 baths. 214094610
This meticulously restored French Chateau inspired home sits high on a beautifully treed property. The architecture is inspired by the chateau near Domremy in eastern France. Anchored by the winding castle-like turret and staircase with original wall and ceiling details. Huge family room off the kitchen, large living room and plenty of space for entertaining. Large master suite walk-in closet. Paneled library, sun porch, French doors throughout. Artistically designed Terrazzo floors throughout the main level. Three new energy efficiency furnaces. Manicured grounds, three car attached garage. Slate tile roof. Five bedrooms with 4.2 baths. 214105259
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This downtown Birmingham home could not be better located, just steps sway from an enviable lifestyle. Walk up to the front porch entry, anchored by beautifully landscaped gardens and discover this home has it all. Transitional in style with a gourmet granite kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout, high ceilings and open floor plan. Large master suite with vaulted ceilings, large bath and walk-in closet. New carpet in all the bedrooms, tastefully finished. Great size lot with large deck for entertaining and relaxing. Three bedrooms with 2.1 baths. 214088489
This Downtown Birmingham Ranch has been completely renovated top to bottom. Some of the updates of this home include; new kitchen, new appliances, hardwood flooring throughout, new windows, new roof, new furnace, on-demand hot water tank, new bathrooms, covered outdoor brick paver patio, new vinyl fencing, brick and cedar shake exterior and beautifully manicured gardens. Features include two large bedrooms, both suites, 2.1 bathrooms and new laundry. A perfect 10! 214095289
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Birmingham $1,839,500
Birmingham $759,900
Stunning home situated on one of Birmingham's most desired streets. Gourmet kitchen is a showplace with dual islands, coffer ceiling, premium appliances, and walk-in pantry. First floor master suit with spa-like bath and French doors to private backyard. Home also boast: 10 foot ceilings, wide planked hardwoods, over-sized solid doors, three fireplaces and custom millwork. Grand entrance with dome ceiling, and dramatic stairwell with custom iron rail. Upstairs has loft area and back stairwell to the gorgeous two story family room. Finished lower level with second full kitchen, recreation room, fifth and potential sixth bedroom, wine room with fine stone and dance area with ballet bar. Professional landscaping. Six bedrooms with 4.1 baths. 214082596
Classic colonial has been exceptionally renovated with modern amenities. Charming and turn-key perfection. Boasting cosmetic and mechanical updates. Gorgeous hardwoods, sun-filled rooms, second floor laundry and an open flowing floor plan. Gourmet stainless appliances and granite. Master suite with beautiful spa-like bath and walk-in closet. Third floor is finished as a recreation room and fifth bedroom with bath. Lower level has been waterproofed and is finished for added storage space. Fenced yard with patio and lush green space. Poppelton Park neighborhood. Five bedrooms with 3.1 baths. 214071563
Birmingham $499,900
Birmingham $769,000
This turn-key gem won’t disappoint! Offering four bedrooms, 2.1 baths with all the bells and whistles. Granite kitchen that opens to the family room, first floor laundry and mudroom. Baths are updated (hall bath 2013), fresh paint, hardwoods and new carpeting upstairs. The lot is gorgeous, ample, private and backs to a park. Home offers flexible space and plenty of opportunity to expand and grow. Partially finished lower level to boot. Brand new roof in 2013. Owners have taken pristine care of this home and its evident. 214097212
Classic Quarton Lake Estate home offers four bedrooms, 3.1 baths. Neutral Decor, charming details, open floor plan with sun filled rooms. Yard is ample, private and fenced. Prime Birmingham location.
Sara Lipnitz
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Oakland Township $2,400,000
Clinton Township $1,297,500
Beautifully situated on a hill in a gated community. This 2005 custom built home offers a spectacular first floor master suite with sitting area, fireplace and walk-in closets. All bedrooms are suites plus an in-law or Au Pair suite (bedroom, full bath, kitchen, dining room and living room with fireplace). First floor foyer boasts an Alabaster Chandelier with medallion and hoist for easy cleaning. Living room has 20 foot ceilings with granite fireplace. Formal dining room, library with custom cabinetry and fireplace. Large kitchen with breakfast room and family room with limestone fireplace. First floor laundry and two half baths on first level. Unfinished lower level walkout. Six car garage. Five bedrooms with 5.2 baths. 214065514
A style all it's own on almost three acres sits a beautiful hidden home that is elegantly appointed plus offers a gated property for your privacy. Located in Clinton Township close to I94, I75 and 696. This home offers five bedrooms with the master suite on the first floor. Remaining four bedrooms upstairs all suites. Seven full baths and two half baths. Marble floors, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, custom granite gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, library and great room with 22 foot ceiling. Hot tub and enclosed year round pool house with a tunnel to pool from home. Finished lower level, two car attached garage, four car tandem garage detached. 214083909
St. Clair River Frontage $825,900
Square Lake Frontage $399,000
Spectacular setting on St. Clair River with 170 feet of frontage with boardwalk, docking facilities, boat hoist and beautiful views of freighters, Canada and waterway. This four bedroom, 2.5 bath home with large glass enclosed front porch overlooks the river. Formal living room, dining room, chart room or study, family room off of kitchen and first floor laundry. All Pella windows and doorways. Attached over-sized 2 car garage. There is a carriage house on the property with full kitchen, bath, bedroom, and living room. Plus an additional garage on the property. Beautiful circular driveway from the road to home and home sits much closer to the water. This could be your cottage away from home only 45 minutes from Metro Detroit and surrounding suburbs or year round home. Situated between Marine City and St. Clair with access to shopping and x-ways. 214099330
Beautifully renovated and all new construction 2007 waterfront home in Lake Orion. Private non-sports lake with electric motors allowed. This home has polished concrete floors on first level with radiant heat. Kitchen has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and walk-in pantry. There is a bedroom suite on first floor that could be used as a first floor master suite. First floor and second floor laundry rooms. Second level has all hardwood floors. Large master suite with sitting room and balcony off of second level. Bonus room above garage unfinished. Front of home is a wall of windows looking onto lake. Metal roof and James Hardie Fiber cement exterior siding. Three bedrooms with 2.1 baths. 214093439
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Birmingham $899,900
Bloomfield Hills $800,000
Stunning newer custom-built colonial in wonderful neighborhood close to Pierce Elementary, Barnum Park & Downtown Birmingham. Custom windows, doors, molding and beautiful hardwood floors extending throughout the entire home. Spectacular Chef 's kitchen opens into family room and is adjoined by full butler's pantry which, in turn, is connected with formal dining room. Library with French doors and built-ins. Beautifully designed Master suite features spacious bedroom with tray ceiling and built-ins, huge walk-in closet, sophisticated master bath and en-suite Laundry. Three full baths upstairs. Finished lower level features full bath, workout room with daylight window (potentially fifth bedroom) and another large bonus room. Mud room with its own half bath. Beautiful covered back porch with steps to cozy patio. Fenced backyard. 2-car garage. 214079868
A true slice of heaven in the City of Bloomfield Hills on 1.45 acres. Updated walk-out Ranch with a cedar shake roof and open floor plan that takes full advantage of the views of the treed park-like yard. Magnificent landscape includes ornamental pond and pathways. Hardwood floors on first floor. Spacious first floor owner's suite. Newer island kitchen features white cabinetry and black granite counters. Charming sky-lit breakfast room has cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. Very special great room offers magnificent views from its walls of windows. Great room opens onto a spacious deck. Beautifully finished walk-out lower level offers a family room and bedrooms or office space. Close to Cranbrook. Five bedrooms with 3.2 baths. 214107236
Birmingham $549,000
Birmingham $349,000
Steps away from downtown Birmingham, Booth Park, the Farmer's Market and Quarton Lake in highly desirable Holy Name neighborhood. Wonderful center entrance colonial on lovely tree lined street. Many recent updates including furnace and water heater. Updated baths, newer kitchen and newer windows. Hardwood floors throughout. 50 x 135 foot lot affords plenty of room for expansion in neighborhood full of larger homes. Large deck off family room and kitchen. Also for Lease, $3200/Monthly. Four bedrooms with 2.1 baths. 214066080
Great opportunity in Downtown Birmingham with a variety of choices for the new owner: move right in or use the property's fantastic potential for your custom designed expansion; build a brand new home or own a very desirable in-town rental. Freshly painted interior, exposed hardwood floors in Living room, dining room and all bedrooms. Cozy newer kitchen features granite countertops, tall white cabinets and breakfast area which could also be used as computer nook. Adjoining kitchen is family room with vaulted ceilings, new carpet and door wall to red brick patio. Private, fenced backyard with beautiful mature trees. Detached 2-car garage. Basement has been completely redone with transferable warranties on waterproofing and foundation wall reinforcement. New furnace. Also for lease at $1,925 per month. Three bedrooms with one bath. 214105232
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Rochester Hills $1,395,000
Green Lake Frontage $984,900
Magnificent and Grand Estate located in gated Oak Pointe subdivision, this home exudes superb master craftsmanship with customized updates on three levels of luxurious living space. Newly added brick pavers for outside entertaining. Open floor plan, kitchen exudes warmth and style with cozy hearth fireplace, granite, and opens to spectacular view of nature's best. Five fireplaces throughout, spectacular master suite with his and her walk-in closets, Jacuzzi, skylights. Finished lower level walk-out with fireplace, entertainers' bar, game room area, fitness area and extensive room for storage. Five bedrooms with 5.2 baths. 214048750
Spectacular opportunity for a lake lifestyle in this entertainers' Custom Colonial. 4700 square feet, meticulously and immaculately maintained. Attention to detail in this open floor plan that takes advantage of the spectacular south facing lake view. Home is encircled with professional landscaping, patio pavers and electric awning over patio on lake side. Kitchen contains Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, granite throughout, master suite overlooks lakefront, LED lighting embellishes the lake front side of this property. New air conditioning, furnace and hot water tank on the upper level. Water toys negotiable. Four bedrooms with 3.1 baths. 214055950
Oakland Township $959,900
Oakland Township $675,000
Majestic Estate loaded with distinction and eminence! Spectacular view overlooking Wellwood Park. Circular drive entrance into home with two-story Foyer and curved floating staircase. Dining room/living room connected for great entertaining. Expansive kitchen views the rolling hills of the park and opens to two-story family room. Loft overlooks family room with four bedrooms upstairs and optional fifth in lower level, Jack-n-Jill set up along with full suite. Immense master suite with jetted tub-bright and open. Finished lower level walk-out with wine cellar, full kitchen, bar, recreation room, work-out area. Four car garage. Moceri built with attention to detail - unsurpassed! Four bedrooms with 4.2 baths. 214098793
Scenic Winkler Mill, cul de sac. Build the home of your dreams or remodel/renovate. Gated entrance with property overlooking Stony Creek Metropark Golf Course. Home is set back far from the road with complete privacy. Existing home is a walk out. Great features that make this a stand out for complete seclusion. 214066138
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Bloomfield $1,299,000 A classic 1890 lakefront farmhouse takes on a colorful new exuberance and spirit. Renovated top to bottom in 2005, this artist's home is splashed with color, surface texture, and detailed moldings. It is contemporary mixed with traditional. The restaurant grade kitchen is the hub of the home with a huge bay window seating area overlooking Lower Long Lake. The sunny living room adjoins the kitchen surrounded by built-in book cases and floor to ceiling windows. The original sun porch complete with fireplace functions as the cozy family room. The additional private lakefront lot allows one to enjoy beautiful sunsets year round. No detail has been overlooked in this outstanding home. Come experience it and feel the charm yourself! Four bedrooms with 3.1 baths. 214101614. Co-listor Cindy Obron Kahn
Jenny Turner
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Independence Township $4,000,000 Lallybroch Estate is a magnificent home and world class equestrian facility on 36 private acres of beautifully manicured grounds in the heart of Oakland County. The wonderfully appointed home boasts nearly 7700 square feet of luxury living with five bedrooms, 4.2 baths, a gourmet kitchen, a finished walk-out lower level with wet bar, theater, exercise room, guest room and full bath. The exterior includes an in-ground pool and cabana with wet bar and half bath, a large pool deck and patio area. The equestrian amenities include a 16 stall barn, with automatic watering, an 80 x 200 foot indoor arena with observation room, full bath, audio/video room, wheel chair lift, one bedroom apartment, two heated wash racks, two grooming stalls, tack room with lockers, and laundry room with commercial equipment.Three bay commercial garage with a guest bedroom and full bath, a 100 x 220 foot outdoor arena, four pastures and five paddocks with auto waterers and much more. 214082808
Lisa & Tony Scaccia
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Superior Township $2,200,000 Three acre exceptionally private estate with attention to detail and featuring a floor plan that is perfect for formal entertaining or daily family life. This home offers privacy and water frontage minutes away from Ann Arbor and the Metro Detroit area. The informal part of this home is well suited for casual gatherings or everyday family life with a very well appointed kitchen open to both the breakfast and family spaces. Wall of windows grants access to one of two elevated patios and overlooks the beautiful water front setting. Solid Cherry floors, granite counters, custom cherry cabinets, Viking range in alcove, butlers pantry with wine refrigerator, walk-in pantry and stone fireplace accent this light filled part of home. Other features include spacious owners suite with custom built in cabinetry and private bath, finished walk out lower level with radiant heat, three bay heated garage, solarium office with stone flooring, three story floating staircase and third floor apartment. Five bedrooms with 5.1 baths. 214101918
Chris Johnson
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Orchard Lake Frontage $3,500,000 Recently reduced. One of a Kind Stunning lake front home with almost 9000 square feet of living space. Bosco Built 2000 French County Estate inspired with impeccable details and craftsmanship of the finest quality. Private Orchard Lake front with 125 feet of sandy frontage on one acre with private sanctuary. Incredible Kitchen with Pennsylvania Dutch Built Custom Cabinets. Bolivian Rosewood Flooring. Sumptuous master suite with marbled master bath overlooking the lake. Beautifully crafted grand stairway with custom made iron banisters. Custom made Cherry doors. Custom trim and moldings throughout. Limestone exterior with Slate roof and Copper Eves. Limestone terrace offers incredible setting for relaxing on the lakeside. Walk out lower level is perfect for relaxing and entertaining with a full kitchen, spa/lap pool room. The home is worth it on it's own, Orchard Lake frontage and view is a bonus! Four bedrooms with 5.2 baths. 214107883
Oakland Township $985,000 Beautiful 60 acre parcel in Northern Oakland Township. Two ponds and a Dairy Barn on parcel. Build your own private dream escape or divide and develop. Paved road entrance off of Romeo Road. Woods, ponds and streams make this a picturesque site to build on. Seventeen minutes from Downtown Rochester, four minutes from Addison Oaks County Park, nine minutes from Ford Proving Grounds. Call for more information. 214098975
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Birmingham $1,500,000 Quality, Style and Function abound in this spectacular in town Birmingham home designed to perfection for today's lifestyle. Open and flowing floor plan with clean lined finishes and high end amenities thru out. State of the art kitchen with Thermadore commercial grade appliances and huge walk in pantry, luxurious master suite with fireplace, custom closet and marble bath, butlers pantry, attached garage, finished lower level with fitness, recreation, and media rooms and full bath. Spacious professionally landscaped yard. Five bedrooms with 4.2 baths. 214097411
Bloomfield $1,479,000 Elegant and newer Nantucket style Colonial on one of the largest and most secluded lots on Mitchell Court. Close proximity to Birmingham, Somerset, International Academy and freeways. Meticulously maintained throughout, this home features a gourmet Downsview kitchen with spacious breakfast room and adjacent two story great room that overlooks beautifully landscaped and wooded private grounds. Master suite with luxurious bath, finished lower level, generator, invisible fence, and central vacuum. Ideal floor plan for family living and entertaining. Four bedrooms with 3.3 baths. 214034778
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West Bloomfield $6,999,000 Undiscovered masterpiece built in 2004 with highest quality construction and unique detail. 20,000 square feet of living space on five wooded acres. Celebrity living with tennis court, gym, in-ground pool, hot tub, dry sauna. Additional kitchen, bar, multi-purpose room, great for entertaining and sports. Adorned with 18th century castle inspiration. Secluded environment, yet close to city amenities. Private walking trails with stream. Seven bedrooms with 7.4 baths. 214103237
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Bloomfield Hills $2,659,000 Hear the bells from Christ Church Cranbrook! Gracious, outstanding family home located in the City of Bloomfield Hills on 1.5 acres surrounded by majestic, mature trees and located at the end of a cul de sac. Over 6,000 square feet with six bedrooms and 6.1 baths. This home lends itself to entertaining with the large kitchen, family room addition overlooking magnificent grounds, formal living room with bay window adjoins a 22 x 11 sunroom, gracious formal dining room for family gatherings (18 x 15 + bay), gourmet kitchen with AGA STOVE and paneled first floor library. Master bedroom has updated bath, his and hers closets and a balcony overlooking an English garden. First floor laundry. Four-Car garage. Beautifully landscaped in-ground pool with brick paver surround. Short walk to the Cranbrook Community. 214100891
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Bloomfield $1,849,000 Grand Estate on nearly two acres including your own pond. All 8600 square feet meticulously renovated in 2014 with highest quality materials. A wonderful combination of entertaining and family home with great open floor plan. Six bedrooms including a master suite with a huge all new marble master bath. The large gourmet kitchen opens to a light and airy multi-purpose two story great room, separate family room and dining room. The entry level includes new custom entry doors leading to a large marble foyer, formal living area, wood paneled den, 1000 bottle temperature controlled walk-in wine cellar. The home boasts three relaxing outdoor areas including a private courtyard and patio on second level. Seven car garage. Extensive landscaping, new brick pavers, privacy and serenity. 214041701 Presented by Renee Kerr
Bloomfield $1,799,000 Gracious and stately best describes this Bloomfield Village home on over an acre lot. Lovely facade with lush landscape. Fabulous open floor plan with grand great room, custom hand carved mantle, 10 foot ceiling, wet bar and three sets of French doors invite you to slate terraces, expansive grounds and private yard. Newer granite kitchen with custom cabinetry, Viking cooktop. Gracious sun room with slate floor. Living room with picture windows and fireplace, paneled library with fireplace, and custom woodwork throughout. Master with marble bath and jetted tub, large shower, walk-in closets. In-ground pool, gated and privacy abound with boxwood hedges encompassing entire area. Several terraces great for entertaining. Surround sound inside and out. Huge first floor laundry and mudroom. Three car attached garage with large upper attic space. Partly finished basement and much more! Five bedrooms with 3.2 baths. 214086649 Presented by Cheryl Bournias
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Lake St. Helen Frontage $1,795,000 A wonderful private log cabin retreat situated on a crystal clear spring fed all-sports lake surrounded by state land, never to be built upon. The combination of quiet nature, water and sunshine are a balm to the soul. Wake to serene sunrises and sensational sunsets. Home features wonderful open entertaining areas, each with stunning lake views. Great detail and thought have been put into every room of this home from the Hickory flooring to the entire Cedar interior and decor. Two stone fireplaces. Rustic bar and billiard area. Front room used as library could be additional bedroom. Spacious master suite features 10x18 closet and luxurious bath. Every bedroom with private bath. Detached garage with clock tower accommodates 6+ cars and could be guest house. The best of Michigan’s winters and summers can be found here. So close to many of Michigan's finest golf resorts! Additional 82 acres offered separately, replete with six heated, custom hunting blinds. 214065667 Presented by Jennifer Valenti
Bloomfield Hills $1,495,000 Beautiful living in this sprawling Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home in the Heart of Bloomfield Hills. The open floor plan encompasses a Poggenpohl kitchen. The walk out lower level is complete with sunroom, fitness studio, dry sauna, and theater. With over two acres of property, you will be sure to feel Zen outdoors while listening to the water flowing over rocks and taking in the all the lush landscaping. An incredible estate. Six bedrooms with 6.1 baths. 213101662 Presented by Lisa LaBelle
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Bloomfield Hills $1,199,000 Extraordinary. Showcasing a 2009 award winning Architect Rob Clark, conservatory/dining room opening to a cooking terrace with built in stainless grill, a fire pit and pergola covered hot tub terrace all on a wooded ravine setting. Interiors timeless designer kitchen/keeping room, library with cherry built-ins, master with his/her closets and the most gorgeous powder room. Exudes quality details. Three bedrooms with 3.2 baths. 214094064 Presented by Susan Lozano
Bloomfield $799,000 FABULOUS! English Cottage on private, wooded .85 acre lot; lake access on exclusive all-sports Walnut Lake. This "Designer's Dream Home" was dramatically renovated in 2005. Elegant living room with Barrel Ceiling and Palladium picture window. Cherry kitchen with granite countertops, island, and high-end stainless appliances. Kitchen opens to dining area and family room where three sets of French doors open to 800 square foot deck overlooking yard and ravine. Master suite is a beautiful second floor oasis with fireplace, private balcony, spa bath, generous walk-in closet, and office. Formal dining room. Lovely guest suite in lower level walk-out could become in-law suite. Three car garage is pristine: professionally epoxy floor, and innovative "Monkey Bar" storage all around. Extraordinary landscape design. Birmingham schools! Area of multi-million dollar homes. Five bedrooms with 3.1 baths. 214103427 Presented by Diane Cancro
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Birmingham $739,900 Walk to town from this beautiful custom built brick home! Dramatic two-story entryway flows well into this open floor plan. Dark hardwood floors throughout, gourmet kitchen, large bedrooms with Jack-n-Jill bath, lovely master bedroom with walk-in closet and spa bathroom. Copper cutters, brick paver driveway lead up to a heated 2+ car garage with 500 square foot guest house above with cork floors and full bathroom! MUST SEE! Four bedrooms with 4.1 baths. 214104390
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Bloomfield $719,900
Washington Township $675,000
Updated village Colonial, on a huge corner tree lined lot. This four bedroom, 2.1 bath home is approximately 3000 square feet, updated, designer decorated and beautifully landscaped! Enjoy a large and sun filled white kitchen with granite and Jenn Air appliances with a breakfast nook overlooking a manicured yard. Open floor plan with hardwood floors flowing into den, living room and dining room. Master suite with make-up area and updated bath with granite. Finished basement with additional laundry. Updated mechanicals, newer windows and a whole house gas-fed generator. 214103082 Presented by Mike Sbrocca
A beautiful country estate set on a sprawling 2.5 acres, professionally landscaped. Four bedrooms and four bath, an additional 1000 square feet separate in-law suite. Main floor boasts an open floor plan concept, with newly installed carpet in the great room and a gourmet kitchen that is great for entertaining! Basement is scheduled to be finished October 2014 for an additional 1800 total finished square feet! 1500 square feet composite, maintenance free deck that was added in 2009. A short drive to downtown Rochester. Home was pre-inspected in 9/2/14 and approved. 214092004 Presented by Liz Bandstra
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Birmingham $645,000 Exquisite Birmingham Cape Cod with utmost quality throughout, just minutes to downtown Birmingham. First floor master bedroom with bath, large 20 x 14 updated kitchen with eating area, three seasons room with heated floor, partially finished lower level, first floor laundry, new furnace and humidifier, new air conditioner and hot water heater. Exceptional landscaping and very private back yard with brick terrace. Great family house. Three bedrooms with 2.2 baths. 214088447
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Metamora $618,000
West Bloomfield $209,900
Country estate set on a sprawling 23.86 acres. 1000 ft frontage on Flint River. Main floor boasts open floor plan, kitchen with granite, Southbend Stove, Sub Zero Fridge, panoramic views and heated floors. Spiral staircase leading to the "Acoustically Perfect" Ballroom complete with fireplace and butlers pantry. Spacious living room, with panoramic bay window views and fireplace. 8500 sq ft pole barn, partially heated and water. Pole barn/garage has custom doors to accommodate a car lift/stacker! 96 sq ft Octagonal shed with horse stall. Security System and generator. 214094923 Presented by Kim Sheward
Nicely situated in the sub, this spacious four bedroom, two bath home has been freshly repainted. Hardwood floors throughout. Nice, open layout with kitchen opening to dining room and living room with gas fireplace. Lots of natural sunlight. Nice Master Suite with updated master bath. Over-sized lot backs to tranquil Pine Lake Canal. This home also offers lake, boat and beach privileges on all sports Pine Lake. Enjoy the generous refinished deck in your large backyard. Huge basement provides for plenty of storage. Attached 2-car garage with freshly painted floor and circular drive. 214106738 Presented by Ann Greenberg
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Bloomfield $489,000 Do not wait to come and see this beautiful home in coveted Bloomfield location! Beautifully maintained and spacious home features new gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite, new window, updated baths, two natural fireplaces, hardwood floors, walk-out lower level, private and wooded yard. Priced to sell fast! Five bedrooms with three baths. 214076901 Presented by Kim Gallagher and Mia Bardy
Birmingham $479,900
Farmington Hills $359,900
Expect to be impressed from the minute you enter the front door. This 2012 new construction home, in the up and coming Birmingham Rail District, is everything you have been looking for, and at a VERY AFFFORDABLE PRICE! Designer perfect decor, CHECK! Hardwood floors throughout, CHECK! 2nd floor laundry room, CHECK! Open concept kitchen and great room, CHECK! Being able to walk to Downtown Birmingham Restaurants, Shops, and Theaters, PRICELESS! Three bedrooms with 2.1 baths. 214106865
Updated four bedroom, 2.5 bath home in desirable Independence Hills Sub. Large family room with fireplace, spacious dining room and living room. Corner lot with mature landscaping wrapped around the beautiful brick dwelling. Newly updated kitchen with beautiful cabinets, granite, hardwood floor, stainless steel appliances and side bar for entertaining. Master bath is new with granite and tile and custom shower. Additional updates include carpeting 2012, furnace 2013, roof 2012, driveway 2006, newer windows 1995. The yard is private and fenced. Walking distance to Heritage Park. 214095930 Presented by Dee Brooks
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Dryden Township $349,900 Gorgeous 6.24 acre property backing to woods. Everyday living in a up North setting complete with breathtaking views of wildlife from every window. Large kitchen opens to huge great room with vaulted ceilings. First floor master with jetted tub and separate shower. Three full baths completely renovated. Very large bonus room soundproofed and wired for surround-sound for that perfect media room. Generous 40 x 60 heated pole barn to store all your toys with loft area and 13 foot doors. Composite decking off kitchen leads to pool. Organizers in all closets. Darling second floor craft/wrapping room. 9 foot ceilings in basement. Wired for whole house generator, new furnace and air conditioning in 2010. Three bedrooms with three baths. 214106891 Presented by Mary Gleeson-Meade
Royal Oak $335,000
Royal Oak $310,000
Expanded and renovated Royal Oak home. Move in ready. Three bedrooms and three full baths. Beautifully updated kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances. Huge great room with gas fireplace opens to dining room. Hardwood and ceramic on first floor, master bedroom suite with private bath and walk-in closet. Second floor laundry. Two car garage, fenced yard and close to town. The list goes on. 214106274 Presented by Heather Salesin
Sharp downtown two bedroom, 8th floor loft includes two spaces in heated garage. Open concept with 11 foot ceilings. hardwood floors. Upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, center island, granite counters. Laundry room. Large balcony. Other amenities include a fitness center, conference/community room. storage space and everything downtown has to offer at your doorstep. Two bedrooms with two baths. 214104460 Presented by Felicia Scappaticci
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Bloomfield $299,000 Affordable, attractive, charming, well maintained traditional brick Colonial in popular Bloomfield's Hickory Grove Subdivision. Spacious with curb appeal on large treed and newly landscaped corner lot, (156 x 130). Attached two car side entry garage. Open kitchen with granite counter tops, breakfast nook, wood floors. Newly painted family room with gas fireplace opening to patio and permanent gas BBQ. Partially finished basement, wood floors, clean baseboard heat and air conditioning. Carpeted wood floors, slate entry and lav. Three large bedrooms, was four but owner enlarged master and could easily be restored to four, also 2.1 baths. Award winning Bloomfield Hills Schools. 214058723 Presented by Pam Budde
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Orion Township $195,000
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MUNICIPAL Two bistros sent to planning board By Lisa Brody
Two of three 2015 bistro applicants presented before the Birmingham City Commission on Monday, October 13, and both received unanimous support to move on to the city’s planning board for the next step in the approval process. As the presentation, limited to five minutes, began, Birmingham Mayor Pro Tem Stuart Sherman announced that one of the applicants, The Park, for 189 W. Merrill Street in the current Ken Kojaian Homes location overlooking Shain Park, to be owned and operated by Elie Mondalek, owner and operator of Elie’s Mediterranean & Grill, had withdrawn his application. The first presentation to commissioners was The Factory Bistro for 2010 Cole Street, in the city’s Rail District, by owner Sameer Keilani. He said the proposal is being done with Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, owners of Andiamo Italiano,
who would provide the expertise and management staff, and his daughter Brittany, who has worked at P.F. Chang’s restaurant in Clinton Township. “I’ve been familiar with the Rail District since 2004 and working there. I’ve seen how it’s metamorphosed, and changed to the master plan, into a great community, with the mixed use,” Keilani said. “What we want to accomplish with Factory Bistro is give you the breakfast, lunch and dinner concept that we can give to the businesses and neighbors as an amenity, a service that’s not there now. We want to give full breakfasts with fresh breads and pastries, lunch with salads and sandwiches, and a beautiful dinner with tapas, all affordable” He said the property provides a beautiful, European ambiance. He would add outdoor seating to the front and west side. In response to questions from commissioners, he said that he will not be running the restaurant, but that Joe Vicari and his daughter Brittany will be. “I own the building.
My passion has been getting a restaurant on Cole Street,” he said. “Vicari is going to establish the menu, along with my daughter. (Vicari) and Andiamo Group are going to be part owners. You know the French Laundry in Fenton? That’s what Joe envisioned. But he didn’t want to put it under Andiamo’s name. But it will be under Andiamo’s management and systems.” Commissioners were troubled that neither Vicari, nor anyone from his organization, was at the meeting. They were also concerned that the building at 2010 Cole Street had been under construction for a long time. Keilani said that over a year ago, he had another tenant who had applied for, and then withdrew, a bistro license. “We knew everyone wants their own style,” he said, explaining why he stopped construction. “I would have felt more comfortable if someone from the Vicari restaurant group had been here, but it will be vetted at the planning board,” said commissioner Rackeline Hoff.
“If done in the manner described, this could be a real boost for the area. I’m very concerned about the building. It’s been a derelict building,” said commissioner Mark Nickita. “I have concerns about Factory Bistro. That Vicari isn’t here. That the building is derelict. My preference is to hold back and have the issues resolved, and then have them reapply,” said Sherman. “I have great concerns, especially with some of the ones we’ve approved and then have not come to fruition.” The second applicant, Townhouse Restaurant owner Jeremy Sasson, presented to take over and renovate The Townsend Hotel’s Corner Bar, replacing it with SHO, Japanese for “The Prize.” Steve Kalczyski, managing director of The Townsend Hotel, confirmed to commissioners that “we are definitely on board with this concept. We would just be the landlord.” “This evening, I’ll be introducing the next great Japanese restaurant, SHO, a premium Japanese bistro experience focusing on the highest
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MUNICIPAL quality ingredients,â€? Sasson said. “Our style will be sophisticated yet casual, most certainly inviting. Our food and beverage presentations will be a show even of themselves as our intention is to expand our patrons’ imaginations on interactive family dining. “We will be focusing on the highest quality ingredients, flown in daily from fishermen, farmers, and foragers,â€? he continued. “Our menu concept will focus on the absolute finest of raw seafood, sashimi, sushi, tapas, hot and cold appetizers, shared plates, salads and main dishes.â€? SHO would be open daily for lunch and dinner, with a “best in class beverage service.â€? Proposed highlights include black sea bass carpaccio, Waygu beef tartare, foie gras and duck confit goyza, lobster tacos, maitake and soba ravioli, fried chicken nagamaki, raw seafood, Japanese dim sum, sushi and sashimi. Sasson said SHO will feature the area’s largest selection of Asian microbrews and spirits, a saki aging program and a Japanese-inspired cocktail men, Sasson said.. Proposed dĂŠcor for the new bistro would be inspired by modern Asian symbolism. “Our intent is to completely remodel the space in and out,â€? he said. “The emphasis will be on wood tones, natural stones, plant life and colors to stimulate the senses.â€? Hoff asked what would happen to the liquor license currently held by the Townsend Hotel. Sasson’s attorney responded that if the bistro license is approved, the hotel will apply to drop the space from their current license, so that all of the hotel but that space will be covered by the Townsend’s license. “The Corner Bar is an underutilized resource. I’m very supportive of this one,â€? commissioner Gordon Rinschler said. Commissioners voted 6-0, with mayor Scott Moore absent, to move both SHO and Factory Bistro on to the planning board. Commissioners requested city staff work with Keilani to resolve the issues with both the property and his proposal.
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provide technical expertise as the board proceeds with multi-modal transportation plans throughout the city was approved by the city commission on a 5-2 vote Monday, September 22. In November 2013, commissioners unanimously approved a resolution receiving the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, which will guide city staff as it begins implementing it for all future transportation projects in Birmingham. The process was begun in May 2012 when city planners began the creation of a master plan for multi-modal transportation which will transform the future usage of streets, sidewalks, rail, busses, bicycles and other forms of movement in the city for all users. It is an offshoot of Complete Streets, a federal initiative adopted by Birmingham in August 2011. Complete Streets’ policies are designed and operated to enable safe access to streets for all users. It is an enterprise that results in roadways which are designed and operated to enable safe and comfortable access and travel for all users of all ages and abilities. A goal of Complete Streets is that as roads and streets are repaired and redeveloped, they will be looked at, analyzed and redesigned with more than just cars in mind. The goal of creating a permanent Multi-Modal Transportation Board was to satisfy just that goal, and to eliminate the more “piecemeal� process of choosing which Birmingham streets could, and should, be converted into ones with multi-modal uses, such as bike lanes, traffic calming devices and other initiatives, as they come up for repavement and reconstruction. Members of the Multi-Modal Transportation Board chose Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering for a twoyear contract, with a one-year renewal option, over OHM Advisors. While a majority of commissioners felt that the transportation board members had made their decision, and the commission should support and approve that decision, commissioners Mark Nickita and Stuart Sherman disagreed. The Multi-Modal Transportation Board is comprised of a representative mix of constituents of the city. The engineering firm will consult and provide technical expertise in bidding of contracts, traffic calculations and other work for the board.
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Jayne stepping down at TCH By Lisa Brody
Camille Jayne, President and CEO of The Community House (TCH) in Birmingham, has announced that she is stepping down as president but will stay on as chair of the board of trustees, and a search has commenced for a president with extensive development experience to help transition the non-profit to sustainability. The Community House is a 91year-old non-profit located in downtown Birmingham with a mission to impact the lives of those it serves through education, and social and outreach experiences. It receives no public monies and is completely self-sustaining through fundraising, development partnerships and classes for the community. Jayne, a businesswoman with an extensive background in corporate America, has been with TCH for three years. “I am a strategic, business, planning, products, marketing and operations expert,” she said, with over 30 years with corporations like Proctor and Gamble, Pillsbury Company, downtownpublications.com
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Hamilton Alley work to undergo review Rather than setting up a public hearing of necessity for the reconstruction of Hamilton Alley between E. Maple Road and Hamilton Row, Birmingham City Commissioners on Monday, September 22, determined the project should first be evaluated by the city’s planning board. The item was on the commission’s agenda and was the subject of a lengthy discussion involving commissioners and adjacent building owners, who would shoulder the costs as an assessment as well as have to deal with construction issues and possible vendor delivery and trash delays. In 2012, the city approved an ordinance plan called Activating the Urban Space: A Strategy for Alleys & Passageways. The purpose of the ordinance was to create an overlay district allowing the city commission to amend zoning regulations of the city code, and establish regulations for public and private alleys and passageways. The goal has been to activate the areas, creating greater walkability. Birmingham has numerous alleys, passageways, and vias, some of which are traditional alleys, such as the Merrillwood/Pierce alley and Bates alley, and some which are pedestrian pathways, like the Social passage, Peabody alley, and Cafe Via passage. In the Birmingham 2016 Plan, alleys behind commercial buildings were identified as underutilized assets within the city, and while the plan recognized the downtownpublications.com
service function of alleys, it also noted that certain alleys are more pedestrian-oriented, and these are untapped resources which can become focal points in the city and generate interest and uniqueness in the downtown. In a memo to city commissioners on Hamilton Alley, assistant city engineer Brendan Cousino pointed out numerous deficiencies in the alley, including that it was first paved by the city in 1929, and most of its original paving is still in place. Since, it has been randomly patched, there are unsightly wires hanging at odd points above, there are random sewer drains throughout the alley and during heavy rains, the alley floods, according to Cousino. In keeping with other alley and passageway projects in Birmingham, the proposal for Hamilton Alley recommended a combination of broom-finished concrete and more decorative exposed aggregate concrete. The goal, Cousino explained, was to make the alley a friendlier passageway for pedestrians. But that assertion was disputed by some local business owners. Commonwealth owner Anthony Garth, whose coffee shop is at 300 Hamilton Row, pointed out there are four to five delivery trucks in the alley every day, as well as dumpsters and grease traps from neighboring restaurants. He noted the alley really isn’t set up as a pedestrian passageway. Mel Kaftan, who lives on E. Maple, told commissioners, “I think that it is totally naïve to think that the city is going to turn that into a walking alley.” Commissioner Mark Nickita disagreed, pointing out that it was important for the city to be consistent with all of its alleys and passageways. However, commissioner Stuart Sherman pointed out that despite thousands of dollars having been spent on improving parts of the Willits Alley, it remains a service alley. “The exposed aggregate concrete is filthy,” Sherman said. “We have pedestrian alleys and we have service alleys, and you can’t treat the two as the same.” Recognizing the need to fix Hamilton Alley, particularly its drainage needs, commissioners sent the project to the Birmingham Planning Board to see what solutions or ideas can be generated. DOWNTOWN
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Sloan Eddleston hen Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes bought what had been one of the nation’s most influential political magazines, Bloomfield Hills native Sloan Eddleston didn’t waste any time offering a hand running it. “I came out of (Harvard) business school, pretty opportunistically, Chris Hughes bought The New Republic,” Eddleston said, describing how he landed his position at the 100-year-old magazine. “He was an acquaintance from college and I found out he bought it. It’s a magazine that I always knew and cared for, with its politics and history, and what it stood for. The opportunity for turning around a business was exciting for me.” And with that, Eddleston, just 12 years out of high school at Cranbrook Kingswood, became the Chief Operating Officer for The New Republic. Almost immediately, he began to reinvent the digital arm of the magazine. “When Chris bought the magazine, the circulation and web traffic was down,” Eddleston said. “I don’t think the editorial strategy was where it was supposed to be. All of our processes were print focused, and that didn’t work five or 10 years ago in the digital age, and it won’t work in the social age.” The website itself “wasn’t a pleasure to look at,” and was lagging at getting Facebook fans, a critical component to gain return readers, Eddleston said. A year later, the magazine had completely redesigned its brand, and has since increased its print circulation by some 30 percent. Measures to relaunch its digital product have helped to quadruple its web traffic to the site, reaching a digital audience of 4 million monthly readers, all while refocusing on high-quality, long-form content. In addition to his position at The New Republic, Eddleston serves as an
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Carol Shaya loomfield Township resident Carol Shaya has lived in the community for more than 40 years, but it wasn’t until she began organizing Preservation Bloomfield’s annual Gingerbread House Brunch to benefit the Barton Farmhouse that she earned the name, “Gingerbread Lady.” “We were brainstorming, and we knew the benefit had to have something to do with houses,” Shaya said about how the annual brunch came into existence. “I see gingerbread house kits all over. They have stacks of them, so it must be something popular, you see them all over. I’m a crafty kind of person, so I said, ‘I think I can manage this.’” From there, Shaya approached local bakers and chefs to see who would donate their services and build gingerbread houses for the event. “That first year, I didn’t expect more than 50 people to attend. We got over 100,” she said. “I said, ‘I think we have something here.’” The brunch, which has since become a two-day event that features a special family night, will be held this year on December 4 and 5 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Now in its seventh year, the brunch has continued to grow each year, regularly selling out before the event, Shaya said. Preservation Bloomfield is a non-profit organization formed by Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, the Bloomfield Hills School District and the Bloomfield Historical Society to preserve heritage and build community. The organization has focused on two main projects: the restoration of the Barton Farmhouse and the Craig Log Cabin at the Bowers School Farm. Bloomfield Hills Mayor Patricia Hardy said Shaya’s idea and subsequent events have brought in, cumulatively, more money than any other fundraiser
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BUSINESS MATTERS Quarter century for Shades After 25 years in business, Shades Optical, at 193 W. Maple, in Birmingham, is still in growth mode, according to Dr. William Koppin, better known to his patients as Dr. Bill. “You have ebbs and flow of the economy, and there are things that you can’t control, but if you’re not working on your business and taking care of what you can control, then you get really low,” Koppin said, who marked 25 years in business last month in Birmingham. “The essence of things is that you are keeping your eye on the shop and seeing what you can do to run a good business.” It’s that concept of running a solid business that Koppin said is one of the best things he can do to contribute to the Birmingham community. And after a quarter century, business is doing well, enough so that Koppin said he plans on expanding his current staff of five full-time employees, as well as remodeling part of the store to dedicate it to offering a full product line of Barton Perreira glasses. From its beginnings, Shades has sought to blend high fashion with advanced eye care technology while offering customers top notch customer service. To that end, Koppin has traveled the globe to find unique eyewear and offer it at his store, including brands such as Ann et Valentin, 2.5 Eyephorics, Oliver Peoples and others. The store also houses its own lab to ensure quick turnaround times. And investing in evolving technology and education ensures that the business is always improving, rather than just remaining in business. “We are interested in building relationships with our customers and patients,” Koppin said. “We tell people what looks good and what doesn’t look good. We aren’t just trying to sell the latest pair of glasses. I think it’s important that you don’t sell things to people that don’t work. It’s a walking billboard of badness if it’s not good.”
Deli re-opens in Bloomfield The Elia Group, which purchased the Radisson Kingsley Inn on Woodward in Bloomfield Hills, has opened the former Deli Unique space as Nosh & Rye at 39475 Woodward Ave., in Bloomfield Hills. While the name of the longtime deli has changed since closing at the end November of 2013, many of the faces have remained the same, with the deli rehiring much of the former staff. What’s new is that management gave the deli a much needed interior update. The menu also retains its downtownpublications.com
popular Reuben and double deli sandwiches. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, staff boast that everything in the deli is homemade, from the popular chicken and tuna salad, to the muffins and chocolate chip cookies. Corned beef hash topped with eggs, omelets and salads are frequently requested items. The restaurant continues to offer traditional tray catering, including delivery.
Hair salon closed The Thomas D. & Co. Hair Salon, 344 Hamilton, in Birmingham, closing on November 1, after over three decades of serving the downtown area. The majority of the independent stylists at the salon will be moving to other salons in the area, including several at Sola Salon, 619 S. Adams; Antoine Salon, 2838 W. Maple Road, in Troy, and Cole Street Salon, 2388 Cole, in Birmingham. Thomas D. Milbauer, who opened the salon on September 25, 1984, said he is in the process of selling the building. Milbauer retired from the salon about four years ago. He said one of the reasons for closing the salon is the parking situation in the downtown area. “Parking has been so bad,” he said. “Clients have a hard time coming in and finding a place to park,” he said. “They closed the parking structure last year, and again this year. It has been a nightmare for clients and hairdressers. They keep building all these buildings downtown, but they don’t have anywhere to park.”
Toy store marks 25 years Providing excellent service by getting to know customers and offering them quality products has been the key to success for a quarter century at Adventures in Toys, 250 W. Maple, in Birmingham. “I like to offer customers something more, besides toys,” said the store’s co-owner Debbie Vail. “I like to get to know the person.” Vail and her partner, Doug Lewton, bought the store in 2008 after original owner Shelly Littman passed away. They began working there shortly after Littman opened it in 1989. “She believed in giving kids the right toys, educational toys,” Vail said. “I think Doug and I have done a good job with that. We have kept pretty true to ourselves in terms of what we represent. We have lots of games and puzzles. We are big on creative toys, crafts and imaginary play. We have lots of good baby toys.”
AT&T store opens The new AT&T store, 33729 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham,
offers customers more than just phones, said owner Matt Sharrak, who opened the store in October. “We have everything from advanced TV products and high-speed Internet,” he said. The store, which is in a new, 1,600-square foot building, offers the full array of AT&T phones, tablets and other products, as well as Uverse products and AT&T’s new Digital Life, which allows customers to control security systems and use automated controls from their mobile devices. “From controlling lights and making sure the garage is locked, all from your phone,” Sharrak said. The store is the one of 25 that Sharrak owns, but the Birmingham resident said it’s the first for the city of Birmingham. He said the location is close enough to the downtown area to be convenient for those in the area, but still allows commuters easy access. “There are a lot of business owners in the area, and we love to take care of those customers,”Sharrak said. “Those are clients we know how to take care of, and we have plans and solutions for all kinds of people.”
Eyecare option Clarity Advanced Eyecare, located at 970 S. Old Woodward in Birmingham, opened to customers in late October. The new optical shop is working to combine high fashion eyewear with comprehensive eye health services for the full family, said Dr. Jared Most, who started the practice with Dr. Phillip Elston. With about 3,350 square-feet available to use, the location is larger than the average start-up optical, Most said. While the optical is the first for the doctors, they bring a wealth of experience with them. Both regularly practice at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, in Detroit, and are experienced in treating ocular disease and surgical procedures.
ArtSpace celebrates 30 In 1984, Lois Pincus Cohn went to San Francisco to visit her sister’s new art gallery. Upon walking up the stairs to the fine art gallery, Cohn fell in love with the concept. For three days, she stayed with her sister and learned all she could about the business, then returned and opened her own gallery. Thirty years later, Art Space II, 303 E. Maple Road in Birmingham, is offering some of the finest art outside of a museum. As a secondary gallery, Art Space II specializes in reselling fine art for individual collectors, museums and corporations. The gallery also offers the supervision of restoration and installation of art, advising and
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bidding for clients considering auction purchases, and consulting on the acquisition and deaccessioning of works for private and public collections. While Cohn said she originally sold art from many up-andcoming artists, she said changes in the market have forced her to focus on better recognized names. Among those she has sold include works by Pablo Picasso, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney, Robert Motherwell and others. “One thing that I’ve found is that I can’t sell in the secondary market if it isn’t that well known,” she said. “If someone asks why it’s $400 or $4,000, I have to explain. Right now I’m only taking major names because it won’t sell. It used to be that it wasn’t a problem, but now it is.” Cohn said she feels her unique business and longtime relationship with artists and customers has helped to sustain the gallery for three decades. And, while many new galleries are cropping up throughout Detroit, she said Art Space doesn’t compete directly with the new shops. “I think it’s incredible. It reminds me – it’s almost cliche – but it reminds me of the explosion of the art in Soho, which was a very lovely, rundown area in Manhattan, and people started coming in, and it was cheap rent,” she said. “Then it went upward. I’m seeing that with these people. It’s a very interesting group, and they are very creative. There are lot of people that wouldn’t go below 8 Mile Road who are going.”
PR firm merger Element Public Relations and Marketing Firm, 55 W. Maple, Suite 206, in Birmingham, is merging with the WOWWOW Group to expand operations to locations in Okemos, Port Huron and Ann Arbor. Element said it will maintain its communitycentered vision that helped to establish the company, but embrace nationwide growth through the merger. Element PR is an integrated public relations and marketing firm that specializes in the optimization of digital media in order to reach a realm of cross platform marketing. Some services include search engine optimization, social media marketing, media relations, e-marketing, enhanced website development, traditional public relations, mobile media marketing and event planning. Business Matters for the Birmingham Bloomfield area are reported by Kevin Elliott. Send items for consideration to KevinElliott@downtownpublications.com. Items should be received three weeks 113
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS $5,795,000 4 Bedrooms 6 Full, 3 Half Baths 17,000 Total Sq. Ft. MLS# 214084027
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WALNUT LAKE FRONT $2,595,000
BLOOMFIELD HILLS $1,995,000
Modern masterpiece on 5 Bedrooms 4.5 acres. Spa retreat master. 6 Full, 2 Half Baths Pool & cabana. Walkout LL 9,567 Total Sq. Ft. with theater, yoga & billiard MLS# 214094896 rooms. 8-car garage.
Masterpiece on all-sports 4 Bedrooms Walnut Lake offers great 4 Full, 2 Half Baths panoramic views. Tobocan 9,638 Total Sq. Ft. design. Finished walkout MLS# 214098662 lower level. Heated pool.
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BIRMINGHAM $1,850,000 4 Bedrooms 5 Full, 2 Half Baths 5,600 Square Feet MLS# 214094867
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Almost 2 acres with lake views from nearly every room. Cutting edge design. Stylish chef ’s kitchen. Master retreat. Walkout LL.
ROYAL OAK $499,000
WEST BLOOMFIELD $589,000
Stunning state-of-the-art home with magnificent details. 1st floor master retreat. Still time for your personal touches.
4 Bedrooms 3 Full, 1 Half Baths 4,569 Total Sq. Ft. MLS# 214084275
Cul-de-sac with private beach, lake and boat docking privileges. Eat-in kitchen opens to balcony. Walkout LL with bed/bath.
1 Bedroom 2 Full Baths 2,000 Square Feet MLS# 214098663
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Sleek in-town condo with prime city views. Complete renovation in 2006. Inunit laundry, balcony & underground parking.
442 South Old Woodward Avenue | Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Day Emilyrealtor 248.229.0147 eday@hallandhunter.com
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $395,000 5 Bedrooms 2 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,429 Square Feet MLS# 214108919
Classic Kirkwood colonial located on a wonderful large lot surrounded with mature trees offering privacy and play time! Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Kitchen features granite counters, nice appliance package and casual eating space. First floor open concept in main living, including large natural fire place in family room. Formal dining room and living room. First floor laundry and mud room. Finished lower level with natural light.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $359,000 5 Bedrooms 2 Full, 2 Half Baths 2,485 Square Feet MLS# 214104474
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Classic Cape Code with 1st floor master offering walk-in closet and updated bath. Cedar closet and large walk-in attic storage. Spacious family room with natural fireplace and doorwall leading to paver patio. Nice-sized kitchen with updated appliances and great casual dining space. Formal dining and living rooms – both with bay window. 1st floor laundry. New paver patio/ front walk and landscaping. New roof, central air & newer replacements windows. Birmingham schools.
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442 South Old Woodward Avenue | Birmingham, Michigan 48009
442 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, Michigan 48009
248.644.3500
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The top 5% of Michigan realtors with the highest sales volumes
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ALL-SPORTS WALNUT LAKE WEST BLOOMFIELD | $2,499,000 5 Bedrooms 6 Full, 1 Half Baths 8,294 Total Sq. Feet MLS# 214077282
Gated 2.3 acres with 226’ of lake frontage and dock/ beach. 1st floor master. Walkout LL with family room, kitchen, 2 BRs/baths.
FRANKLIN VILLAGE $974,900
CLARKSTON $1,195,000 4 Bedrooms 3 Full, 2 Half Baths 6,497 Square Feet MLS# 214093656
East Coast brownstone estate on 1.3 acres. English garden entry. Amazing design elements. Master suite with sitting area.
4 Bedrooms 4 Full, 1 Half Baths 3,794 Square Feet MLS# 214048879
Cul-de-sac backing to woods. 2-story living room. 1st floor master. Finished LL with kitchen, bedroom, family room with 106” screen.
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VACANT LAND OAKLAND TWP. | $869,900 10.61 Acres Natural Beauty Heated out building MLS# 214073698
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CLARKSTON $628,900 4 Bedrooms 4 Full, 1 Half Baths 4,854 Total Sq. Ft. MLS# 214057298
Private, wooded 1 acre site surrounded by $1M+ homes. plus. 1st floor master with deck. Finished walkout LL. Heated lap pool. Gardens.
4 Bedrooms 2 Full, 1 Half Baths 3,459 Square Feet MLS# 214072366
Quick occupancy! Eat-in kitchen with 42” cherry cabinets Partially finished basement. Oversized 3-car garage. Clarkston Schools.
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442 South Old Woodward Avenue | Birmingham, Michigan 48009
Sandy Demetriou realtor 248.875.3453 sdemetriou@hallandhunter.com
CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $4,500,000 6 Bedrooms 7 Full, 3 Half Baths 13,467 Total Sq. Ft. MLS# 214078297
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Overlooking the Bloomfield Hills Country Club Golf Course, this stunning masterpiece of design and construction adapts comfortably to large or intimate gatherings. Exquisite details throughout, including a 2-story grand entry with suspended staircase, fielded pine paneling in gorgeous library and a banquet-size dining room. The open kitchen and family area feature views of the tennis court. Four en suite bedrooms plus master suite and private office—all serviced by an elevator. The walkout lower level offers a great room, exercise room and au pair apartment. 6-car garage & porte-cochère.
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442 South Old Woodward Avenue | Birmingham, Michigan 48009
orothy Perrotta DMichael Perrotta 248.217.7222 CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE
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248.672.0494 mperrotta@hallandhunter.com
BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $1,249,000 A rare find – custom-built Sodon Lakefront with a private beach and dock. Terrazzo floors are highlighted by walls of windows for breathtaking views of water and nature. A newer Euro kitchen offers two dishwashers, large Sub-Zero and granite flooring. Master suite with dual marble baths. Updates throughout, including a new roof in November 2013, plus four furnaces and air conditioning. New stone walkways, brick paver patio and two screened porches. A rolling lawn leads to your own private beach. A home for all seasons! Bloomfield Hills Schools.
5 Bedrooms 5 Full, 2 Half Baths 5,468 Square Feet MLS# 214090015
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3 Bedrooms 2 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,286 Square Feet MLS# 214103443
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Beautifully maintained and sprawling ranch on almost an acre with access to Gilbert Lake. Hardwood throughout most of home. Updated kitchen. Large master suite includes expanded and renovated full bath. 1st floor laundry.
5 Bedrooms 4 Full, 1 Half Baths 3,754 Square Feet MLS# 214074452
Outstanding Carrington Gardens cul-de-sac lot backing to nature preserve. Upgraded with the finest amenities. Open floor plan and spacious rooms. Daylight 1800 sq. ft. LL offers wet bar, theater room, full bath and 5th BR. 3-car garage.
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Ginny Fisher realtor 248.593.0518 gfisher@hallandhunter.com
BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $1,699,000 4 Bedrooms 4 Full, 2 Half Baths 7,385 Total Sq. Ft. MLS# 214050438
Pristine executive retreat in private gated enclave on ravine setting. Total of 7000+ square feet. Renovated Millennium cherry kitchen opens to family room. Finished walkout LL with possible 5th bedroom. Lower paver terraces. 4-car garage
BLOOMFIELD VILLAGE | $1,099,000 4 Bedrooms 4 Full, 1 Half Baths 3,809 Square Feet MLS# 214066515
Beautifully renovated home on 3/4 acre garden setting. 1st floor master retreat with fireplace. Lightfilled spacious rooms with great views. Expansive patio. 2nd bedroom on main floor with bath access. Island kitchen with marble counters.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $775,000
FRANKLIN VILLAGE | $799,000
5 Bedrooms 4 Full, 2 Half Baths 3,848 Square Feet MLS# 214057892
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Large, beautifully landscaped private setting deep in sub. Light-filled great room opens to 2012 patio renovation with stone amphitheater-style seating. Chef ’s kitchen. Expansive master suite. Wine cellar in finished lower level. 3-car garage.
3 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths 2,791 Square Feet MLS# 214101479
A bucolic elevated site perfect to renovate or build your dream home on 3+ private acres. River at far back, pond, charming barn and fenced corral in front. Existing ranch is solid mid-century modern with amazing views of the sprawling property.
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442 South Old Woodward Avenue | Birmingham, Michigan 48009
442 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, Michigan 48009
248.644.3500
al Impastato S and Mark L. Bess 248.763.2223 simpastato@hallandhunter.com
Lynda Schrenk realtor
248.425.3778
248. 760.6026
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BIRMINGHAM | $775,000 4 Bedrooms 3 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,672 Square Feet MLS# 214100327
In town opportunity! Expansive open floor plan with cherry floors throughout. Custom kitchen with breakfast room opens to great room. Stunning master with marble bath. 3rd floor BR. Spacious LL. Office/studio above garage.
CITY OF BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $3,200,000 5 Bedrooms 6 Full, 2 Half Baths 7,806 Square Feet MLS# 214101406
Exquisite country estate offers sweeping views of Bloomfield Hills CC. Gated private yard includes pool, sport court & fire pit. Chef ’s kitchen opens to family room & pool. Master suite retreat. Lower level features gym, steam bath & bar.
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BIRMINGHAM | $599,000 4 Bedrooms 2 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,062 Square Feet MLS# 214107929
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Desirable “Little San Francisco” area. Gardens & walled courtyard with bluestone patio. Spacious living room with stone fireplace. Updated eat-in kitchen with slate floor. Newer garage with unfinished area for office/studio.
BIRMINGHAM | $775,000 4 Bedrooms 3 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,772 Square Feet MLS# 214104170
Walk to Birmingham from this eco-chic home with interior by Jeffrey King. Center island kitchen with limestone/glass backsplash opens to family room. 3rd floor office/bedroom. Daylight LL. Energy efficient solar panels.
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442 South Old Woodward Avenue Birmingham, Michigan 48009
248.644.3500 Kevin Conway
Amy Zimmer and
Tiffany Glime 248.469.6430
realtor 248.330.3324
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $659,900 3924lincoln.ePropertySites.com 3 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 2,736 Square Feet MLS# 214110348
Tucked on a hilltop acre amidst a serene wooded setting, is this beautifully remodeled ranch. An entertainer’s delight with open floor plan, elevated ceilings, detailed woodwork and hardwood floors. Finished lower level.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS | $465,000 BIRMINGHAM | $775,000 4 Bedrooms 2 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,910 Square Feet MLS# 214110444
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Landmark English cottage in prime Poppleton Park location. Spacious cook’s kitchen with fireplace. Vaulted living room with French doors to terrace and large private yard. Expansive master suite. 500-bottle wine cellar.
5068vanness.ePropertySites.com 5 Bedrooms 2 Full, 1 Half Baths 2,429 Square Feet MLS# 214093890
Move right into this impeccable and meticulously maintained colonial with many updates and renovations on a beautiful elevated setting! Fantastic kitchen with granite counters, pennisula and informal dining area.
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PLACES TO EAT The Places To Eat for Downtown is a quick reference source to establishments offering a place for dining, either breakfast, lunch or dinner. The complete Places To Eat is available at downtownpublications.com and in an optimized format for your smart phone (downtownpublications.com/mobile), where you can actually map out locations and automatically dial a restaurant from our Places To Eat.
220: American. Lunch & Dinner, Monday Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 220 E. Merrill Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.2220. 5th Tavern: American. Lunch & Dinner daily. No reservations. Liquor. 2262 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, 48302. 248.481.9607. Andiamo: Italian. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 6676 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, 48301. 248.865.9300. Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 6608 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, 48301. 248.792.3579. Bangkok Thai Bistro: Thai. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 42805 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Township, 48304. 248.499.6867. Beau's: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 4108 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.626.2630. Bella Piatti: Italian. Lunch & Dinner, Tuesday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 167 Townsend Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.494.7110. Beyond Juice: Contemporary. Breakfast & Lunch daily; Dinner, Monday-Saturday. No reservations. 270 West Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.7078. Big Rock Chophouse: American. Lunch & Dinner, Monday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 245 South Eton Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.647.7774. Bill's: American. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Daily. Reservations, lunch only. Liquor. 39556 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.646.9000. Birmingham Sushi Cafe: Japanese. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. 377 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.593.8880. Bistro Joe’s Kitchen: Global. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Sunday brunch. Liquor Reservations. 34244 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.0984. Bloomfield Deli: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, Monday-Friday. No reservations. 71 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.645.6879. Brooklyn Pizza: Pizza. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 111 Henrietta Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.258.6690. Café ML: New American. Dinner, daily. Alcohol. Call ahead. 3607 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Township. 248.642.4000. Cafe Via: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 310 East Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.644.8800. Cameron’s Steakhouse: American. Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 115 Willits Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.723.1700. China Village: Chinese. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. 1655 Opdyke, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.758.1221. Churchill's Bistro & Cigar Bar: Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 116 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.647.4555.
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Cityscape Deli: Deli. Lunch & Dinner, Monday-Saturday. No reservations. Beer. 877 W. Long Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48302. 248.540.7220. Commonwealth: American. Breakfast & Lunch, daily. No reservations. 300 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.792.9766. Cosi: American. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Beer & wine. 101 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.203.9200. Dick O’Dow’s: Irish. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 160 West Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.642.1135. Eddie Merlot's: Steak & seafood. Dinner, daily. Alcohol. Reservations. 37000 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.712.4095. Einstein Bros. Bagels: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, daily. No reservations. 176 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.9888. Also 4089 West Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.258.9939. Elie’s Mediterranean Cuisine: Mediterranean. Lunch & Dinner, MondaySaturday. No reservations. Liquor. 263 Pierce Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.647.2420. Embers Deli & Restaurant: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, daily. Dinner, Monday-Friday. No reservations. 3598 West Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.645.1033. Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar: American. Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 323 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.723.0134. Forest Grill: American. Lunch, MondayFriday; Dinner, Monday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 735 Forest Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.258.9400. Fuddrucker’s: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No Reservations. Beer & wine. 42757 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Township, 48302. 248.333.2400. Greek Island Coney Restaurant: Greek. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 221 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.1222. Griffin Claw Brewing Company: American. Liquor. Dinner, Tuesday-Friday, Lunch & Dinner, Saturday and Sunday. 575 S. Eton Street, Birmingham. 248.712.4050. Hogan’s Restaurant: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 6450 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.626.1800. Honey Tree Grille: Greek/American. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, daily. No reservations. 3633 W. Maple Rd, Bloomfield, MI 48301. 248.203.9111. Hunter House Hamburgers: American. Breakfast, Monday-Saturday; Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 35075 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.7121. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse: American. Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 201 S. Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.4369. IHOP: American. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 2187 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301. 248.333.7522. Kerby’s Koney Island: American. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 2160 N. Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.333.1166. La Marsa: Mediterranean. Lunch & dinner daily. Reservations. 43259 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 48302. 248.858.5800. Leo’s Coney Island: American. Breakfast,
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Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 154 S. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.593.9707. Also 6527 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.646.8568. Little Daddy’s Parthenon: American. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 39500 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.647.3400. Luxe Bar & Grill: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily; Late Night, 9 p.m.-closing. No reservations. Liquor. 525 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 48009. 248.792.6051. Mad Hatter Cafe: Tea Room. Brunch, Lunch & Dinner. No reservations. Liquor. 185 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009. 248.540.0000 Market North End: Mediterranean. Lunch & Dinner, Tuesday-Sunday. No reservations. Liquor. 474 N. Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.712.4953. MEX Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar: Mexican. Lunch, Monday-Friday, Dinner, daily. Liquor. 6675 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, 48301. 248.723.0800. Mitchell’s Fish Market: Seafood. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 117 Willits Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.646.3663. Mountain King: Chinese. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 469 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.644.2913. New Bangkok Thai Bistro: Thai. Breakfast, Monday-Thursday; Lunch, MondayFriday; Dinner, daily. No reservations. 183 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.644.2181. Nippon Sushi Bar: Japanese. Lunch & Dinner daily. No reservations. 2079 S. Telegraph, Bloomfield Township, 48302. 248.481.9581. Nosh & Rye Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, daily. No reservations. 39495 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.646.7923. Olga’s Kitchen: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 2075 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48302. 248.451.0500. Original Pancake House: American. Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 33703 South Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.642.5775. Panera Bread: Deli. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 100 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.203.7966. Also 2125 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48302. 248.253.9877. Peabody’s: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 34965 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.644.5222. Phoenicia: Middle Eastern. Lunch, Monday-Friday; Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 588 South Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.644.3122. Pita Cafe: Middle Eastern. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 239 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.645.6999. Qdoba: Mexican. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 795 East Maple Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.988.8941. Also 42967 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Township, 48304. 248.874.1876 Roadside B & G: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 1727 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield
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Hills, 48302. 248.858.7270. Rojo Mexican Bistro: Mexican. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 250 Merrill Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.792.6200. Salvatore Scallopini: Italian. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Beer & Wine. 505 North Old Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, 48009. 248.644.8977. Sanders: American. Lunch, daily. No reservations. 167 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.3215. Social Kitchen & Bar: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations, parties of 5 or more. Liquor. 225 E. Maple Road, Birmingham, 48009. 248.594.4200. Stacked Deli: Deli. Breakfast & Lunch, Monday-Saturday. Delivery available. No reservations. 233 North Old Woodward, Birmingham, 48009. 248.593.5300. Steve’s Deli: Deli. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield, 48301. 248.932.0800. Streetside Seafood: Seafood. Lunch, Monday-Friday; Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 273 Pierce Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.645.9123. Sushi Hana: Japanese. Lunch, MondayFriday; Dinner, Monday-Saturday. Reservations. 42656 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48304. 248.333.3887. Sy Thai Cafe: Thai. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 315 Hamilton Row, Birmingham, 48009. 248.258.9830. Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro: American. Dinner. Monday-Saturday. Sunday brunch. Reservations. Liquor. 55 S. Bates Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.731.7066. The Corner Bar: American. Dinner. Wednesday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.647.2958. The Bird & The Bread: Brasserie. Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 210 S. Old Woodard, Birmingham, 48009. 248.203.6600. The Gallery Restaurant: American. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 6683 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.851.0313. The Moose Preserve Bar & Grill: American. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 2395 S. Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, 48302. 248.858.7688. The Rugby Grille: American. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. Reservations. Liquor. 100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.642.5999. The Stand: Euro-American. Dinner, Monday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 34977 Woodward, Birmingham, 48009. 248.220.4237. Toast: American. Breakfast & Lunch, daily; Dinner, Monday-Saturday. Reservations. Liquor. 203 Pierce Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.258.6278. Touch of India: Indian. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 297 E. Maple Road, Birmingham, 48009. 248.593.7881. Townhouse: American. Brunch, Saturday, Sunday. Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. Liquor. 180 Pierce Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.792.5241. Village Coney Island: American. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, daily. No reservations. 653 S. Adams. Birmingham, 48009. 248.593.7964. Whistle Stop Diner: American. Breakfast & Lunch, daily; No reservations. 501 S. Eton Street, Birmingham, 48009. 248.566.3566.
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AT THE TABLE Beau’s Grillery as close to total package as you can get By J. March
still use) and can honestly say it’s one of the best I ever had. Chunks of tomatoes, onion, tender beef and the perfect amount of heat and spice had me considering pouring it over my Onion Loaf, my Artichokes...my notebook. I opted for the classic Wedge with fresh peas, bleu cheese, cucumbers, mushrooms, bacon and an herbed buttermilk dressing. The bacon was spectacular. I know that sounds crazy because really, is bacon ever bad? But this superseded run of the mill bacon. Peppered perfectly and cooked crisp enough
hough it stood there for over 40 years, I never had the opportunity to dine at the former Beau Jacks on Maple Road in Bloomfield Hills. I’m not quite sure what I missed then, but I can’t imagine it could have been much better than what is now Beau’s Grillery. This is the kind of restaurant that for me was as close to a total package as your are going to get. Once I found my perch at the bar, I took a good hard look at my surroundings. The “open” kitchen (enclosed with huge glass walls) was the focal point and I spent a long time watching what must have been at least 12 chefs, sous chefs, line cooks and garde-mangers dance effortlessly around each other among the huge wood-burning ovens and expansive work space. From there I took in the huge booths, copper trim, high-top tables and massive ceiling lights – all of which contributed to the effortless flow and function of the dining room. Even the huge open service area behind the bar, that in any other space would have been obtrusive, worked perfectly, allowing patrons a birds eye view of the front of the house action as well as the back. Once I took in all of the action between kitchen and patrons, my BBQ Ribs. Downtown photo: Laurie Tennent eyes finally wandered up to the glorious bookshelves that line the walls above. Picture to melt in your mouth, but not so much that it if you will an Alice and Wonderland-like space turned to dust upon touch. Iceberg that was perabove your head that makes you feel like you’ve fectly crisp and firm peas rounded it out, making just fallen down the rabbit hole. The plush, pinthe mushrooms texturally odd and unnecessary. cushion-back booths and huge reading lights comThe other salad choices covered the classics – plete the experience and create a space that is Antipasti, Chopped, Maurice and a Chinese warm, inviting and just flat out pleasant to be a Chicken Salad. part of. One of the other things I like about Beau’s menu Clearly owner Zack Sklar (of Peas & Carrots, is that it effortlessly offers a little of everything. By Social Kitchen and Mex) was as thoughtful in effortlessly, I mean the menu is a single sheet of choosing an executive chef. Daniel Campbell, with paper. Additionally, the list of sides is so enticing a resume that includes impressive stays at that we almost wanted to make a meal out of those Tallulah, Tribute and Roast, has created a menu alone. Apparently Beau’s does know because they that fits the space perfectly. The space could have offer an entree made of sides. We opted for the easily demanded off-the-beaten path choices and Rotisserie Turkey Sandwich, Mushroom Pasta and molecular gastronomy at its best (or worst, if you Prime Rib and the side dish entree. ask me) but instead the food is simple, fresh and The turkey sandwich came first and I swore I delicious. heard discernible sounds of Uncle Ernie snoring on Although usually I have a strict rule about eatthe couch with a football game in the background. ing anything outside of bread with the word loaf in Huge, sloppy and unbelievably large, this was a it, I ordered the Onion Loaf with Honey Mustard day after Thanksgiving sandwich. The turkey was dressing. Though it seemed heavy on batter at first, moist, the avocado creamy, the bacon crisp and once I cut into it, I found it perfectly coated and salty and the cole slaw, creamy. I almost told them the greasy onion with the sweet dipping sauce was to forget the pasta but out it came and it did not a great contrast. Grilled Artichokes with garlic, disappoint either. Fresh Pappardelle cooked perfectlemon and herbs arrived, heavy on garlic and char ly with mushrooms, almonds, Parmesan and black but needing a bit more lemon to cut the smokiness garlic. Creme fraiche was listed but sadly was not from the grill. On a whim I ordered the Vargos Chili included. The almonds were lost in the garlic but (named after a former employee whose recipe they added a nice texture. Surprisingly enough, the
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Prime Rib was my least favorite. Ours was ordered medium rare and came out closer to medium, almost medium well. It was under-seasoned and the Zip sauce must have been in reference to the flavor cause there was none. Nada. Zip. A bit of a bummer at $33. For our entree of sides we chose Glass Noodle Salad, Mac n Cheese and the Corn “Cake.” The Glass Noodle Salad sounded like a flavor utopia but had clearly sat in a cooler too long. Little flavor and almost dry, it was disappointing. The Mac n Cheese was creamy and rich and exactly what a Mac n Cheese should be. The Corn “Cake” was crumbled corn cake with Salsa Verde, Pico de Gallo, Crema and Queso Fresco. The sweet, moist cake with the acidic additions and creamy cheese was something I will return for and is a definite must have. Desserts follow suit with simple choices like Key Lime Pie, German Chocolate Cake, Warm Cookies and a Banana Split Cream Puff. We opted for the Key Lime and were unimpressed due to its lack of lime bite and the four inches of whipped cream that came on top. Service at the bar was average due to one bartender who had zero interest in waiting on us and another that did all he could to compensate. However, the server station was right behind the bar and I was extremely pleased to see a manager methodically directing the staff, checking out glassware and even pointing out to a server who I politely let go before me, that guests get the right of way. As a firm believer in attention to detail, I was pleased as punch to see some old school leadership. As for the beverage list itself, there are craft cocktails that keep the theme of the classics, local draft and bottled beer, Sprecher sodas and wine list that is perfect in size but sadly so overpriced it was not only disappointing but a tad insulting. That being said, I still can’t get the decor, atmosphere or corn cake out of my head so Beau’s is certainly winning in my mind. Its definitely worth a visit. Small disclaimer, past reviews from other publications have commented on the noise level, which is louder than most but absolutely appropriate for a restaurant of this kind. Expect a bustling, lively, dare I say vivacious space and save the sweet nothings for a quieter dining room. Beau’s Grillery, 4108 W. Maple Road, Bloomfield Hills, 48301. 248.626.2630. Lunch, MondayFriday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; dinner ($13 - $33), Sunday - Thursday, 4-10 p.m. and Friday Saturday, 4 - 11 p.m. Limited reservations. Lot parking. Handicap access. J. March has 25 years experience in the restaurant industry in southeast Michigan, including certification as a sommelier. If you have short restaurant items for our Quick Bites section, e-mail to QuickBites@downtownpublications.com.
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TCH Transition for Sustainability I have had an extremely blessed life – a wonderful family, educated at Cranbrook, Stanford University and the University of Michigan. All that prepared me for a great corporate business career where I was able to develop the skills and experience to head up companies for successful growth over the past 25 years. I thought being hired to be the chairman and CEO of a large public company in California, leading a team in a dramatic Wall Street turnaround to become industry leader would have been my most satisfying career challenge and ultimate accomplishment.
For over four decades Link’s speciality has been creating unique, individual custom designed jewelry. His concierge design service allows convenience and comfort for his clients, meeting
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And it was until The Community House (TCH) opportunity presented itself. Over the past three years, leading and mentoring the most dedicated and talented team I’ve ever had the pleasure with whom to work, we successfully moved TCH out of the first of the three “S’s” for a non-profit business: Survival. From a financial standpoint, TCH has now gone from survival mode into the second “S” which is Stability – having had a very positive and significant turnaround in operating cash flow. The team is so thankful to everyone who helped us achieve that.
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But I still worry day and night because I realize we are far from achieving the third “S” - which is long-term Sustainability. We have a dilemma. TCH is now capped at the number of class registrations we can offer annually – having gone from 11,000 registrations at the end of 2011 to 15,500 at the end of 2014. We simply have no more room to offer more classes. Our five-star Early Childhood Center is filled, with a waiting list in each room. Our calendar is saturated with wonderful community events. Our youth theater and camps that supplement the good work of local schools and museums are at capacity.
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Our free outreach programs for teens in need, such as childhood obesity prevention and leadership/entrepreneurship, as well as our financial literacy and job preparedness program for low income parents of pre-school age children, all have waiting lists held back by lack of funding. The fact that annually 210,000 local people come through our doors to take advantage of our classes and programs demonstrates a need. However, the revenue from our everyday social enterprise businesses only covers about 70 percent of our building and operating costs. The deficit is made up through donations, some grants, and corporate partners who are helping to provide the stability needed to meet the day-to-day demands of the business. However, for years there has not been enough reserve in either the investment or endowment portfolios to ensure sustainability. Every non-profit needs investment reserves, and TCH just doesn’t have that. This is more of a concern since TCH does not get any government or millage support. While I was confident I had the business skills and experience to right the ship to achieve the financial stability TCH has today, I do not have the career expertise to secure the donations needed to replenish the portfolios we can rely upon for long-term sustainability. Honestly, this is a much different expertise than raising money on Wall Street, and more difficult! We need a president who is a fundraising development expert with this experience. That is why 12 months ago I informed our board that we should bring in a new president in 2015 to do just that. On January 1, 2015, I will transition to chair of the board and interim president & CEO. Once we hire a new president, I will remain active as TCH’s Board Chair for as long as I can help deliver value. I truly believe in the impact TCH has on people’s lives, and want to continue as chair and partner to the president – mentoring, bringing value to our current corporate partners, and raising money in ways I know how.
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SOCIAL LIGHTS/SALLY GERAK The Big Wine Classic Since 2006, 10 friends of the late Rob Schuele have annually staged a unique golf outing at Birmingham Country Club. It pairs fine wine, fairways, food and friendship with the futures of academically talented high schoolers who lack the financial resources to pay for college. Along with the 128 golfers and the 258 dinner guests who savored a superb selection of fine wines, two of the five Robert A Schuele Scholarship winners Sally Gerak attended the ninth annual classic which raised more than $72,000 for the scholarship fund. During the program that followed the splendid buffet dinner they were introduced by Bart Tinsley, who described how challenging is the selection process. When each thanked the dinner guests for their four-year, full-ride college scholarships, both used Schuele’s oft’ quoted yearning to “rock someone’s world.” That his life was cut short but the goal lives on is noted in the event logo – a glass of red wine with a scroll on the stem imprinted with “Infectus Negotium” (Latin for “unfinished business”). In addition to Tinsley, the other good guys who host the Big Wine Classic are Tom Violante Jr, Bernie Ronnisch, Curtis Burstein, Dave Provost, Steve Ortale, Terry Thomas, Dave Lychuk, Chris Lievois and Scott Steigerwald. For more information about the Robert A Schuele Scholarship Fund, go to bigwineclassic.com.
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Ladies of Charity Fall Benefit Luncheon Lynn Martin, Kim McInerney and Julie Truman chaired the Fall Benefit Luncheon that attracted 179 to the Village Club. Despite the Ladies of Charity name, there is nothing sexist about this group of do gooders. One of its members, John Curtin, who spends many hours each week working in the LoC Clothes Closet & Food Pantry which serves the needy, was the speaker. He shared information he has learned during his 35 years of growing orchids and winning awards. One such tip: do not use ice cubes to water your orchids. “This would be like having your feet in a pail of ice cold water while you were eating your lunch today,” he noted. Following his talk, the 22 orchid centerpieces Tuman designed were awarded to happy raffle ticket buyers and Vergie Conti won the 50/50 raffle. She promptly donated the winnings to the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry. A very small silent auction also added to the All About Orchids bottom line - $7,300.
1. Event co-hosts Bernie Ronnisch (left) of Birmingham and Chris Lievois of Bloomfield 2. Jennifer (left) and Jeff Shandler of Bloomfield, co-host Tom Violante, Jr. of Troy 3. Zach Anderson (left) of Troy, Greg Nielsen, Ben Meeker and Eric Page of Bloomfield 4. David (left) and Melinda Wine of Birmingham, Brian Croze of Berkley 5. Tom Howe (left), Peter Root and co-host Dave Provost of Birmingham with Austin Carter of Royal Oak 6. Chris (left) and Michelle Lievois of Bloomfield and Don Gill of Metamora 7. Co-host Curtis Burstein (left) of Birmingham, Baily Hulswit of Royal Oak and her mother Shannon Bergt of Troy 8. Jill Paswater (left) of Royal Oak, Meagan Breaugh, Kim Roehl and Kristin Siver of Birmingham, Toby Black of Beverly Hills 9. Cindy (standing) and Bill White of Bloomfield, Dan Westen (seated) and Cheryl Krygilech of Harrison Twp. 10. Kate Steigerwald (left) of Birmingham, Natasha Gallagher of Boston, MA and her sister Danielle Gallagher of Port Huron
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TCH Farm to Table Block Party Mother Nature blessed the second annual street party with perfect weather and 700 of all ages ($20-adult, $10-child) flocked to the intersection of Bates and Merrill and the terraces at The Community House in the late afternoon the Saturday after Labor Day. Activities for the kids included a balloon meister, pixieland face painting, and the make your own trail mix and noodle jewelry at the Whole Foods Market station. Michigan wines, local craft beers and spirits, vendors and restaurants intrigued their parents. Streetside Seafood’s shrimp salad on a tostado, The Stand’s fresh corn with toasted almonds and herbed oil, Toasted Oak/Welcer Farms’ summer relish, and Lafayette Market’s squash and bourbon soup were just some of the popular offerings. Proceeds will support TCH’s Feed Your Family’s Future and iCount™Childhood Obesity Prevention outreach programs. Over 500 teenagers participated in the latter’s 10 weekly summer sessions. Preservation Bloomfield’s Corn Roast The fifth annual Corn Roast attracted 250, the largest crowd yet, to Bowers Farm on a perfect September Sunday afternoon. It was chaired by Mike Dul, Jan Roncelli and Cynthia von Oeyen, who lined up the music by RG Dempster and Friends, perfect sweet corn by Isaias, Franks Etc. hot dogs, snow cones and lemonade. In addition to wagon rides and face painting, Carol Shaya and Susan Darden’s 135
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Corn Husk Doll station was a hit, as were the children’s games that included Tug of War, Water Relay Race, Clothes Pin Drop and the Limbo that Isabelle Yamin and Emily Peck organized. Three guests heeded the flyer suggestion to wear a costume, resulting in Betty Bright coming as a scare crow and Pat Hardy as a Native America. However, they were no competition for the winsome, little Rosalie Menendez who proved that an inverted, yellow, Styrofoam egg carton can look like an ear of sweet corn. The committee comprised Hardy, Shaya, Darden, Patti Jessup, Judy Kelliher, Bee Engelhart, Sheila Konwinski, Ginny Bennett, Lois Thornbury, Lisa Yamin, Dannielle Rendziperis, Rosemary Bannon, Kathleen Brang, Pam Williams, Mia Materka, Mary Stecko, John Marshall, Diane McFeely and Luba Hotra, whose antique sale raised around $800. Along with the silent auction’s $870 and ticket sales, the event raised about $7,000 for the restoration of the Barton Farmhouse. The Friends’ next big fundraiser is the two part Gingerbread which Carol Shaya, Mia Materka and Sue Nine are chairing Thursday, Dec. 4 (Family Night) and Friday, Dec. 5 (Brunch) at the Townsend. To get an invitation, email Shaya at shaya@comcast.net. MOCAD Interchange Dinner A predicted late summer storm put the kibosh on host Julie Taubman‘s plan to serve dinner au plein air on the Wessen Lawn Tennis Club clubhouse deck as players were hitting on one of the 24 grass courts beyond. But the rain stopped just before the 74 guests arrived at Bill Massie’s “miracle in Pontiac” and Taubman’s fundraiser ($200 per ticket) for the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit was a big win. Massie, Cranbrook Academy of Art’s architecture department head, created the $1.5-million facility out of the former city waterworks turned abandoned community center scheduled for demolition and the 40-plus acres surrounding the 1919 tile-roofed building. That a hard scrabble city like Pontiac would be home to such an upscale development – the first new lawn tennis facility built in this country in 124 years – is the wonderment. “It’s been a labor of love,” admitted Massie. The dining easily moved inside the clubhouse, where the sculptural bar and some wood tables are eye catching. Massie said they are teak from Thailand that 11.14
he found on the Internet and bought at an auction in Flint. When all were seated for dinner at long tables set on both sides of the lounge, Julie proposed a toast to Massie, a MOMA award winning architect. “He does everything he says he’s going to do. We are so lucky to have him be a part of MOCAD and Detroit,” said she. For facility and membership information, go to wessenlawntennisclub.com. The club, which also boasts an Olympic size swimming pool, will be open through October. For museum news, go to mocadetroit.org. Zetterberg Foundation Charity Event Nearly 200 ($250-tickets or $500 each for the 50 benefactors) attended the first annual Zetterberg Foundation Gala at Tre Monti Ristorante. The guest list included Tara and Stephen Grekin, who befriended the Red Wings captain Henrik and Emma when they were courting and went to Sweden for their wedding in 2010, legendary Red Wing Ted Lindsay and his wife Joann, and many of the captain’s team mates. One, Jakub Kindl, was with Aferdita Dreshaj, who is Miss Universe Kosovo 2011 and made some gossip columns with Leonardo DiCaprio last winter. Not surprisingly, since Tre Monti was HOUR magazine’s 2013 Restaurant of the Year, the party food was first class. Menu highlights included oysters, Wagyu grade beef tenderloin, perfect pastas, veal tenderloin and salmon char grilled on the terrace, which was a splendid al fresco dining choice. Fox 2’s Jay Towers and Kam Carman did the honors for the brief live auction of 11 items that raised $101,000 of the event total $175,000. Henrik and Emma stayed away from the microphone, preferring to thank each guest personally. That and the fact that singer Jenny Velvet and the band We Are were more fun than speeches. Check the web site at zetterbergfoundation.org to discover the depth of the couple’s compassion for the women and children in a remote Ethiopian village and youngsters in Detroit. Detroit PBS Premiere Night Nearly 325 public broadcasting supporters convened at the Westin Book Cadillac for the 13th Annual PBS Premiere Night gala chaired by Diane and Randy Orley and Liz and Brian Guz. They cocktailed, socialdowntownpublications.com
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Birmingham House Tour The 27th annual fundraiser for The Community House presented by Hall & Hunter Realtors enticed 900 ($40ticket) to tour five homes plus Jack Krasula’s splendiferous garden. The homes included Gayle Orlow’s 1938 Albert Kahn masterpiece, Dr. Farideh Bagne’s 30,000 sq.ft. Tudor mansion that looks old but is not, interior designer Jill-Maria Ferrier’s showcase for the family’s world travel acquisitions, the Scott Minor’s intown Birmingham family haven, and Beverly Erickson’s in-town perfect alternative to a condo. Some 150 of the tourists also chatted over lunch ($15-ticket) at TCH. Proceeds benefit TCH’s impact programs for children and families in need.
Kenya Relief Fundraiser Since its founding in 2001, the Christian organization Kenya Relief has built a school, orphanage, three churches and a medical clinic that’s treated more than 70,000 people in impoverished Migori, Kenya. Drs. Tim and Jill Page, who have been on six Kenya Relief missions, along with six other couples and Holy Name Church pastor Msgr. John Zenz, hosted a benefit ($75 minimum donation) for Migori’s St. Joseph’s Catholic Mission Project. In addition to spirited conversation, the evening featured a small silent auction, tasty chow mostly from the Pine Lake Country Club kitchen and energetic music by the popular Good Gravy Band. When the band took an intermission, Tim Page 11.14
explained the genesis of the fundraiser to the 300 guests gathered in the party tent in their Quarton Lake Estates back yard. “I don’t think there are many Catholics in Alabama (where Kenya Relief is based) ….so we were asked to help build a structure to serve the 10,000 Catholics in Migori,” said the ophthalmologist. He also told some mission stories, including how Luisa DiLorenzo, who was on her third mission, and her husband Joe Skoney, on his first, adopted three more orphans, bringing to seven the number they now sponsor. In addition to the hosts, their sons Riley, Dylan and Ronald and DiLorenzo and Skoney, others in the crowd who had been to Migori included Lindsay Murphy, Michael Cosgrove, LaNeise Deering, Marilyn Sulatana, Lori Stec, Sascha Goldsmith, Pooja Garg, Brian Mohan, Andrew Black, Saad Sahi, Joe Ales, Brenda Favero and Sharon Geimer. The casual soiree raised $75,000 for the St, Joseph project. To learn the scope of the KR work in Kenya go to KenyaRelief.org. Institute of Science Exhibition Opening The Saturday night before “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment” opened to the public at Cranbrook Institute of Science, PNC Bank hosted a splendid preview party at the museum. The guest list included CIS board members and donors, PNC leadership and clients and one of the 11 photographers whose work is featured in the exhibition. The bank’s national sponsorship of the exhibition and its commitment to education, arts and culture in the communities it serves made CIS one of the eight tour stops for the exhibition. This thrilled museum director Matt Stafford, who said the exhibition “…triggers new ways of thinking...it will expose (our schoolgirl visitors) to opportunities they never before imagined.” Photographer Jodi Cobb noted that the powerful exhibition of 100 photographs mounted in 11 mini galleries with audio enhancement illustrated “…the strength of groundbreaking images…all different stories (depicting) danger, war zones, human trafficking… with empathy and sensitivity.” Before and after touring the exhibit guests socialized and savored fare from a bountiful cocktail buffet. All left with a heavy souvenir bag containing a hard copy book of the exhibition autographed by Cobb. downtownpublications.com
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1. Jill and Tim Page and Luisa DiLorenzo of Birmingham. 2. Deborah & Pierre DePorre with Len Dillon of Bloomfield 3. Sharon & Mike Mulroy of Bloomfield 4. Courtney Lowman (left) and Debra & Pat Conroy of Birmingham. 5. Paul Reasoner (left), MaryBeth Balardo and Cheryl Sellers of Bloomfield 6. Riley Page of Birmingham and Lindsay Murphy, RN of Bloomfield 7. Robin and Mike Deighan of Birmingham 8. Maria Glod and Carrie Clement of Bloomfield 9. Julio and Julie Sosa of Bloomfield
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“Women of Vision” National Geographic Photographers on Assignment” is free with admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science though Dec. 30. PNC offers a $3 discount coupon for admission at its branch locations in southeast Michigan. For more information about becoming a member of Cranbrook Institute of Science, call (248) 645-3200 or visit science.cranbrook.edu.
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1. Donna (left) & Ric DeVore of Bloomfield and Jodi Cobb of Washington, DC. 2. Theresa & Mike Stafford of Clarkson 3. Al Gigliotti & Terry Barclay of Beverly Hills, Erin & Dom DiMarco of Bloomfield 4. Lloyd (left) & Maurcine Reuss and Maureen and Roy Roberts of Bloomfield 5. Amelia Cunnington (left) of Bloomfield, Laurie Cunnington of Birmingham 6. Rod and Linda Gillum of Bloomfield 7. Camille Jayne (left) and Arlyce Seibert of Bloomfield
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Evans Scholars Hickory Stick Invitational For 17 years Marty Gillespie and Chuck Plein have been staging a unique golf event to raise funds for the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars college scholarship program for country club caddies. The required “weapons” and the dress code make it distinctive. In a salute to the history of the game, participants use pre1930 clubs with wooden shafts and wear plus fours (knickers). They also salute the game’s Scottish origins. A kilt-wearing piper calls them to the first tee and, during the cocktail hour, they are offered Scotland’s national dish - haggis, a savory pudding made using sheep organs. When we got to Forest Lake Country Club for the post play scene of the 2014 event, we saw no one sample the haggis, but we did see reverence for the national drink of Scotland. Not surprisingly, tradition also reigned during the dinner program. A couple of current Evans Scholars spoke earnestly, as did alum Fox 2’s 11.14
Woody Woodriffe. “Golf saved the life of this Detroit kid,” said he. Individual winners Joe Coan, Kathy Chapman, Jim Fox, Jim Pastore, Brian Murphy, Matt Schmidt and Sonny Chappie were recognized before the teams with the highest and lowest score. A tie breaker determined the winning team, which could also have won a fashion award. It was captained by Richard McDermott who happens to have been born in Scotland. The losing team, captained by Jim Scoggin, got the DFL (Darn Frickin’ Losers) trophy in recognition of their high futility level. Major sponsors in the crowd applauding the winners included Steve Vannelli, Ted Pearse, Pete Russell and Mike Hainer. But the real winners are the boys and girls who get college tuition and housing as Evans Scholars. The 2014 Hickory Stick Invitational added $50,000 to the $250,000 it has raised since it first teed off 17 years ago. For information about next year’s event go to hickorystickinvitational.com. Belle Isle Conservancy’s Legacy Luncheon The 10th annual Polish the Jewel luncheon attracted some 450 people to the island park. They schmoozed, bought raffle tickets ($1,080), and checked out each others’ hats and the silent auction ($19,000) in the casino before adjourning to the white festival luncheon tent. Emcee WXYZ TV’s Joanne Purtan got the program off with her observation, “It’s a lot harder to hug people when we’re wearing hats.” What followed were event founder Sarah Earley’s expressions of gratitude for the $2.5 million raised in the last 10 years by supporters of the only island park ever designed by prominent urban park designer Frederick Law Olmsted and the new partnership with the DNR which ”…makes it a state park and so much nicer.” Belle Isle Conservancy president Michele Hodges commended Earley for “…passing the hat all these 10 years.” Then several speakers shared their Belle Isle memories. Event co-chair Judy Jonna noted that her immigrant parents’ wedding picture was proudly taken in front of the Scripps fountain. Trudy Archer noted that her husband, former mayor Dennis Archer, walks the island each day. But cancer survivor Betty Brooks’ was the most moving. “When I was diagnosed 22 years ago, Belle Isle became my comfort…my home,” said she. The event netted nearly $150,000 for the conservancy’s island restoration projects. downtownpublications.com
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Wine & Dine in the D About 400 people (@ $175 & $275) trekked to the Westin Book Cadillac for Sid and Sharon Ross’s fourth annual event to support The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Sid, who lives with the incurable blood cancer, also lives for good food and wine so organizing the event is a labor of love. As he has each year, he gets medical experts to share the latest research news before the wining and dining begins. This year Drs. Daniel Couriel, Michael Lill, Harold Margolis, Jeffrey Margolisand Jeffrey Zonde were joined by MMRF’s Joan Levy at the round table discussion. Guests like Jerry Norris, who was diagnosed with MM last fall and is currently in partial remission, and his wife Marja were appreciative of the opportunity. They learned that MM is misdiagnosed (as was Jerry’s) and that it involves different and multiple cancer strains for each patient – hence the big research challenge. When the round table concluded, music by Ursula Walker & Buddy Budson Quintet was a splendid accompaniment to the savory cuisine from 22 restaurants. Most of the wines and craft beers were from Michigan. A silent auction intrigued some guests. Dessert wines and chocolates sweetened the afterglow for sponsors and patrons. The tasty evening raised approximately $70,000. For information about multiple myeloma, go to themmrf.org. Good Samaritans Membership Tea Diane Roelant chaired the Fall Membership Tea for the Good Samaritans, a fledging support group the Samaritan Center on Detroit’s Eastside and for Holy Cross Children’s Services. It attracted 50 to Orchard Lake Country Club. This pleased Br. Francis Boylan, executive director of both social service agencies, and Lisa Wilson, Good Samaritans president, because it meant new ears to hear of the ambitious and essential health and welfare services Samaritan Center provides in a very challenged neighborhood. It also meant new ticket sellers for next June’s Good Samaritan fundraiser – dinner at Cuisine and the play “Pippin” at the Fisher Theatre. In a mere two years the dinner and theatre evening has netted nearly $100,000 for the Good Samaritans’ good works. 11.14
Grand Jester’s Reception Since it was established in 1983 to help save Detroit’s Thanksgiving parade, The Parade Company’s Distinguished Clown Corps’ generous members ($1,000 per year) have put on their custom clown suits and frolicked their way down the parade route on Thanksgiving morning. But for the last eight years, many of the current DCs, along with some DC wannabes, have also convened sans red noses for the corps’ Grand Jester’s reception hosted by Norm, Scott and Bonnie LePage at The Reserve. As a video of last year’s parade played in the background, Parade Company CEO Tony Michaels praised the LePages’ bountiful hospitality, his staff’s exceptional event décor, and the generosity of Syd Ross, Van Conway and Maggie Allesee. Board president Eric Larson and 2014 Grand Jester Rick Di Barttolomeo also played cheerleader and guests were assured that the light rail construction on Woodward would only “pinch” the parade at three points. “Without you, this parade does not happen,” Michaels concluded. The 88th annual version of America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van will step off at 9 a.m. on Woodward at Kirby and end at Woodward and Congress on Thursday, Nov. 27. Anyone interested in becoming a DC should quickly call CarolAnn Barbb at (313) 432-7831. For information about all Parade Company events like Hob Nobble Gobble, go to theparade.org/thanksevents.php. Conservancy’s Shimmer on the River Mother Nature put a chill on the ‘Hot Havana Nights” theme for the fifth annual Detroit Riverfront Conservancy fundraiser. But even though it was too cold to dally on the new, spacious, outdoor deck, which is handsomely furnished for comfortable lollygagging, the scene was just as viable through the window wall of the adjacent Cobo Center Ballroom reception space. Some 250 VIPs ($350 & up) arrived early to schmooze and take in the view of the waterfront, the transformation of which is the mission of the DRC, a public-private partnership established in 2003. When another 250 ticketholders ($200, $100-YP) arrived the program commenced in the ballroom. It starred board chair Matt Cullen, (who paid tribute to late board members David Page and David Campbell), new DRC director downtownpublications.com
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Mark Wallace, John Blanchard, who accepted the Shimmer Award for General Motors, and 5th year sponsor Strategic Staffing Solutions’ Cynthia Pasky and Paul Huxley. The latter live on the riverfront and summed up the accomplishments of the conservancy thusly: “We love the RiverWalk. It’s free and it’s clean.” The upbeat evening, which was chaired by the Skip McClures and the Roy Roberts, raised $165,000 for the DRC. You’ll be impressed when you visit its web site at detroitriverfront.org. Karmanos Cancer Institute’s Partners Night The 450 guests who trekked to the historic Detroit Public Library for part two of the Karmanos Partners’ annual fundraiser learned several verities: negotiating the Woodward Avenue light rail construction is possible with minimal aggravation; the library plaza makes an impressive setting to exhibit cars (Chevy Silverado and Corvette Stingray) and socialize, even if rain forces the cocktail hour inside; the Italian Renaissance marble building with its grand staircase, murals and Strom Hall is magnificent. Jordan Allen Broder’s NUCLASSICA acoustic musicians accompanied the Forte Belanger “Mad Men” themed cuisine served at stations throughout the third floor. Activity at the event chaired by Brian Eisenberg and Jason Geisz paused for the brief program emceed by “Automotive News” editor Jason Stein and visible on large screens throughout the third floor rooms. Highlights included KC Crain and Alexandra Crain Armstrong’s acceptance of their parents’ award (“Roger Penske dragged them out of the country,” said KC), Keith’s video statement of pride at beating cancer two times and a moving tribute to Lil Erdeljan who had succumbed to cancer less than a month previous. Buckeye balls and cream puffs with a Sanders hummer were served from book carts to dancers taking a break to DJ Tom T’s music. Combined with proceeds of the Partners Golf event the preceding month, the 21st annual Karmanos Partners events raised $916,000 for cancer research.
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Our choices for the November election W
e released our general election endorsements on candidates and issues in our October edition for the beneift of those voters casting absentee ballots, and we repeat our choices for those voters in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township who may be going to the polls on Tuesday, November 4. This is a general election, which means you are not restricted to voting for candidates in only one political party. We offer our endorsements on this page, reached after careful deliberation on returned questionnaires, candidate conversations and editorial research. Visit downtownpublications.com for full the candidates answers and biographies. U.S. CONGRESS 9th District Bloomfield Township This congressional district, currently represented by Sander Levin (D), was significantly changed in the 2010 redistricting, and it’s boundaries now spread from Roseville, Eastpointe and Royal Oak to Bloomfield Township, which appears to be the forgotten stepchild. Despite repeated requests, we heard from neither Levin, nor challenger George Brikho (R), so we cannot endorse in this contest. 11th District Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills This has been one of the tougher races to call in terms of an endorsement. We supported David Trott for the GOP August primary election in which he trounced a one-term Tea Party Republican incumbent. And we like Trott personally, a self-made businessman who some of us have known since high school. Much to his credit, he has been an involved member of the Birmingham/Bloomfield community, a model others would do well to emulate. That said, we are just not convinced Trott’s views are representative of the majority of district residents. We think his conservative and inflexible position on many issues borders on the far right, including his attacks on the departments of education and energy, along with the Environmental Protection Agency. And we are not convinced he has taken the time to talk to those in the district’s trenches as opposed to just espousing talking points that appeal to a GOP minority faction, such as his flat-out opposition to Common Core educational standards which most school superintendents in the 11th District support, for example. We feel very strongly that we elect people to congress to represent the views of district constituents, not their own, so we are going with Democrat BOBBY MCKENZIE, an advisor on national security and terrorism who no doubt has an uphill battle in this Republican-leaning district with a well-heeled opponent. Like Trott, he has much to learn and we don’t agree with him on all the issues, but we sense more of a willingness to listen and not just push, unabated, his personal opinion. McKenzie understands the issues facing this district and the nation just as well as his opponent, and his views are more in sync with local residents in this sprawling district, be it a woman’s right to determine her own reproductive health care, national educational standards that allow for local initiative in terms of reaching goals, or the necessity of reaching across the aisle to get things done and break the current Washington logjam created by extremist factions in both political parties. MICHIGAN SENATE 12th District Bloomfield Township Once again, Bloomfield Township was placed into an apparently random district in the 2010
reapportionment, with incumbent state Sen. Jim Marleau (R) acknowledging on primary night this August that he had not paid attention to the new addition to his district, which meanders to the north Oakland area, nor knew little about the community. We don’t know much more about him or his stances, because he failed to respond to our questionnaire. Democratic challenger and township resident Paul Secrest could be an option for those seeking one. A former Chrysler purchasing agent, he offers thoughtful answers, and options, to road funding and other issues, although we strongly disagree with him on education issues.
13th District Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills Democrat Cyndi Peltonen was the surprise winner of the August primary, and we would have liked to have considered her. However, she failed to return our questionnaire. While we felt that Republican MARTY KNOLLENBERG did not fully understand some questions, we give him the nod as a former state representative who has successfully sponsored legislation, but has primarily ridden the coattails of his father, former U.S. Rep. Joe Knollenberg. Another Republican lawmaker acknowledged Knollenberg would be a “placeholder” – but likely not harmful. MICHIGAN HOUSE 40th District Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township In his first term, Rep. MIKE MCCREADY distinguished himself among the Republican pack as a strong and thoughtful legislator, and we gladly endorse him for a second term. We have been impressed that his priority has been representing his district first and political party second. For example, he has spent a considerable amount of time in each of his constituent school districts, getting to intimately know the superintendents, listening, learning and understanding Common Core. Because his superintendents and local school boards support Common Core, he believes it is an important educational “method to measure our student’s progress compared to other nations.” He also has worked hard to sponsor and pass comprehensive and common sense bills for road funding. Jobs and growing the local economy continue to remain his top priority. OAKLAND COUNTY Board of Commissioners District 12 Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township SHELLEY GOODMAN TAUB was a Republican county commissioner from 1993-2002, a Michigan Representative from 2003 to 2006, and since 2009, once again an Oakland County Commissioner. She is a dedicated public servant. Going forward, she would like to have a Natural Disaster Fund and possibly provide low-interest loans to county residents impacted by natural disasters, such as recent floods. She is also working with the Road Commission of Oakland County to find greater allocations for road work. District 13 Bloomfield Township Democrat MARCIA GERSHENSON has been the county commissioner for this district since 2004, and is passionate for her constituents, as well as senior and youth services in Oakland County. She would like to see county commissioners increase their share of Tri-Party road funding for local road projects, as well as work with local communities to find
solutions for the deteriorating infrastructure; increase access for seniors to programs to encourage independent living in their homes; and more job retraining programs for the local workforce. 48TH DISTRICT COURT Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township Incumbent KIMBERLY SMALL, currently Chief Judge of the 48th District Court, has worked hard, along with her fellow judges, to make this district court one of high standards, where criminals and defendants coming before her understand the severity of their crimes and their impact upon the community. Beyond the courtroom, in her 18 years as a jurist, Small has been active in community outreach, a regular presence in schools, youth groups and multi-ethnic associations, and is especially proud of her work with Critical Life Choices and Cool to be Clean, both programs to empower students to make wise choices, and to initiate discussions between parents and children, especially regarding drug and alcohol use. Which leads us to our only criticism, which is a one-sizefits-all approach the court sometimes takes with first-time offenders for drunk driving and minors in possession. While a harsh hand can be applauded, so can an individualized approach. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP Library Millage Request Bloomfield Township residents will have the opportunity to vote on a .541-mill ballot proposal to provide funding for ten years for the library, which supporters assert is essential to restoring and continuing to provide necessary services to library patrons, perform important renovations and upgrades to the physical structure and wipe out unfunded legacy costs for retiree medical benefits. The millage request includes .3284 mills to restore the 1.7874 mills which was previously approved by Bloomfield Township voters in 2002, and was subsequently rolled back to 1.459 mills. They are also seeking to add .2126 mills. Bloomfield Township receives 93 percent of its funding from property taxes, and they have seen a $1.3 million loss in revenue, out of a $5.1 million budget, in the last six years. The needs for the library have grown yet the revenue has declined thanks to decreased property values in the recession. Leaks have sprouted across the roof and the lower level increasingly floods, imperiling collections, computers, and electrical and heating systems. Staff, programming and hours have all been cut in recent years. And eliminating legacy retiree medical costs would help bring future budgets under control, permanently. We took time to review the numbers and the detailed game plan with library officials and feel confident in saying this is a solid proposal that deserves a YES vote. BLOOMFIELD HILLS Single Waste Hauler Proposal Bloomfield Hills residents are being asked to vote to permit their city commissioners to adopt an ordinance to competitively bid and hire a single waste hauler for the city. Currently, residents hire their own solid waste and recyclable haulers, at their own cost. While residents would still pay for the removal of all waste and recyclables, having numerous different waste haulers with their large trucks on city roads every day has become a problem, causing significant wear and tear to the roads. We think a YES vote makes sense.
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