PPalmeralmer WWoodsoods PPostost Quarterly Newsletter of the Association • www.palmerwoods.org May.~July 2006 P.O. Box 21086 • , 48221 Let’s Re-Connect ~ June 24 Block Party... What: An old-fashioned Block Party to welcome Summer, salute all new graduates (kindergarten~college and beyond), meet and greet old and new neighbors, and re-welcome each other to a great neighborhood. When: Saturday, June 24, 11am ~12:30pm (rain or shine). Where: Wellesley between Cumberland and Suffolk. Why the baskets? Your block captain delivered this newsletter in a basket. Re-fill it with your choice of goodies and treasures (see invitation for ideas) and bring it to the Block Party. We’ll exchange “Re-Welcome d l e i f e Baskets” to keep us meeting new people. r a B a r a b Sponsored by 17 neighbors affiliated r a

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P a new Block Captain system (see page 2). Let’s Re-Commit Solving the blight of abandoned and neglected homes in Palmer Woods Many of you have probably noticed that we have a small number of deteriorating homes in Palmer Woods. Even a small number has alarmed the board of the Palmer Woods Associa- tion (PWA). The board works to preserve and Front and rear of a home on Balmoral. enhance this great neighborhood, but it needs the feedback tee owners, and sever- and involvement of all Palmer Woods al others are listed as neighbors. These vacant homes and sold yet remain vacant. neglected lawns are changing our land- Last year, the board compiled an ini- the owners, banks, and mortgage com- scape, and we need solutions. At least tial list of seven Palmer Woods homes panies of record. At the annual meeting, five homes have been foreclosured, believed to be in foreclosure, and then an initial report was provided to the while two others appear to have absen- obtained title commitments to identify Continued on page 17

Palmer Woods Post 1 May~July 2006 2006 Palmer Woods My View Association Board NANCY GALSTER, President, Palmer Woods Association Nancy Galster, President This spring in Palmer Woods is like none I have ever experi- 891-1090 enced. Oh, sure the crab apple trees and dogwoods have been Robert Perkins, Vice President spectacular and the grass is greening beautifully, but the expecta- Culture Committee 892-7002 tion among most of us is that we look better than ever. Our streets Deborah Copeland, Secretary are paved, our island gardens are restored, our berms support new 369-1327 sod and our trash is picked up. Why, even neighbors are seen cleaning another’s yard every now and then. It’s truly amazing. While we have other issues before us (for exam- Gerald Primak, Treasurer Membership Committee 368-5898 ple, ridding the dead ash trees and replanting a new variety of trees on the berms) we shouldn’t rest until we provide excellent stewardship for our place here in Detroit! Rochelle Lento, Legal Advisor There’s a general feeling from the board of directors (for the first time in many years 891-5662 we have 15 on the board—please see side bar) that we have worked better this past year Pat Brochstein, Preservation Committee as a neighborhood group to support objections and praise and we have become a 893-6967 stronger group of colleagues. It is our thinking that rather than embarrass any home- Fredie Carter-Bonner, Culture Committee owner who has not paid 2006 dues, we should pay special acknowledgment to those 892-2851 in the Association who have provided their personal resources to fund the Association. Brian Johnson, Children’s Committee You will see in this issue a list of Association members’ names. We are grateful to you. 891-6345 And, on our horizon: Helen B. Love, Communications Committee • Maintaining our garden islands. If we experience a dry summer, the board has a 368-0068 plan for watering the new plantings into the fall. Johnny Lunsford, Security Committee • Keeping an eye out for any developments on the many foreclosed homes in our 366-5813 neighborhood. As you may know, the Association has contracted a lawyer to learn what Sandra Powell, 893-7372 can be done about these homes. His activities will, hopefully, result in placing the Joe Rogowski, 248-302-7051 homes on the market. • Naming block captains to welcome and enhance membership. A new effort is Ruth Stallworth, 892-3848 underway to call upon our residents to help deliver welcoming messages and bring the Jane Strand, Home Tour Committee Palmer Woods Post to your door. 891-1203 • Securing five homes for the 2006 Holiday Home Tour. The Home tour committee Steve Williams, Historian is meeting monthly to put plans into action for the December 3 tour. 613-4178 • Engaging a greater involvement from members of the Association. Plans are under- The Board meets monthly to address neigh- way for a jazz concert this summer on August 19 and, perhaps, a neighborhood night borhood concerns. Annual Association Members’ meetings are held to elect new officers and at the . review, with our residents, the status of the previ- ous year’s business. The annual cost to join the association is $495.The money is allocated to the upkeep of the neighborhood, including the main- Introducing tenance of the garden areas, street snow removal and private security, and a subscription to the neighborhood newsletter, The Post. Dues provide Block Captains the means for the Association to sponsor and organize various “get-to-know-your-neighbor” Afton 1 (19200-19320) – Lincolnshire 1 (1440-1580) – TBD events such as the annual Holiday Home Tour, Jazz George Cook Jr., Karoy Brooks Lincolnshire 2 (1585-1676) – and Classical Concerts, and activities for children. Afton 2 (19400-19565) – Dr. Rachel Valerie Dickson-Horton To join,email Brian Johnson or Deborah Copeland: Donaldson-Kimpson with Jade & Joel Lincolnshire 3(1683-1940)–Rochelle Lento [email protected] Argyle Crescent 1 (19415-19515) – TBD Lowell (19460-19511) – TBD KEEP TOUCH Argyle Crescent 2 (19520-19631) – Lucerne (19200-1470) – TBD in Shelly & Terrell Hill Strathcona 1 (1246-1440) – General Info Balmoral 1 (1265-1370) – Jeannette Johnson Nancy Galster: [email protected] Theresa Doss-Wahls & James Wahls Strathcona 2 (1441-1656) – or 313-891-1090 Balmoral 2 (1405-1570) – TBD Tracy-Betina Caldwell Security Info Balmoral 3 (1603-1771) – TBD Strathcona 3 (1670-1800) – TBD [email protected] Balmoral 4 (1830-1995) – Strathcona 4 (1860-1980) – Sandra Powell Deborah Copeland Strathcona 5(19121-19271)–Shauna Morrow Dispatch: 313-874-3576 or Burlington 1 (19100-19301) – Nancy Galster Strathcona 6 (19284-19395) – Main: 800-368-7600 Burlington 2 (19432-19551) – Eva & Robert Dewaelsche Home Tour Info Glenda Price & Luther Keith Suffolk (19320-19550) – Elaine Keyes [email protected] Cumberland Way 1 (19344-19455) – West Seven Mile (1250-2800) – Palmer Woods Post Brian Carnaghi Norm Silk & Dale Morgan Cumberland Way 2 (19460 -19565) – Wellesley 1 (1300-1560) – Barbara Barefield Florise Ewell & daughter Simone Mary Newby, Chris Cardine Editor & Graphic Designer Gloucester (19100-19481) – Wellesley 2 (1630-1955) – Geralda Sellers [email protected] • 313-891-2514 Evelyn Owens Smith, Marjorie Porter Woodston (19100-19429) – Clara Jenkins Call Helen Love to volunteer as a Block Captain: 313-368-0068

Palmer Woods Post 2 May~July 2006 Sprucing up Woodward St. Patrick’s Day was three improve the look of the months ago, but you can now Woodward median strip. see more green on Woodward Under his watch, the Avenue than you remember. grass is cut regularly, ele- Twenty new trees were vated areas where most of planted last fall on the median the plantings were dead strip between 7 and 8 Mile have been leveled to Roads (and another 20 grade and will be replant- between 6 and 7 Mile Roads) ed with grass, remaining by the Michigan Department elevated areas are cleared of Transportation as part of the of debris regularly and reconstruction project that existing trees have been repaved this same stretch of trimmed. Mr. Wells has roadway in summer 2005. been very responsive to Sharon Ferman, M-DOT the concerns of Palmer resource specialist, selected a Woods residents and has variety of trees that are both overseen a sound mainte- attractive and can withstand the rigors of their beauty as we drive along Woodward nance program for the greenspace that placement on a major thoroughfare. Ave. adjacent to our neighborhood. runs down the center of Woodward If you look closely, you’ll see Celebra- M-DOT will be responsible for water- between 6 and 8 Mile Roads. tion Maples, Japanese Tree Lilacs, Valley ing the new trees this year and next (2006- Lastly, hats off to Tony Kratofil, deputy Forge Elms, Northern Red Oaks, Flower- 2007) while they establish their root sys- region engineer for M-DOT, and Rita ing Pears, Flowering Crabapples and tems. The Palmer Woods Association will Screws, manager of the Detroit Transporta- Hedge Maples. And look closely you must, be considering several options for a con- tion Service Center, for meeting with rep- because these are small trees and won’t tinuing watering program once M-DOT’s resentatives from Palmer Woods prior to reach their full majesty for many years. responsibility ends. the road construction project last year to We salute M-DOT for thoughtfully We also salute Bernie Wells, mainte- hear our concerns and try, within limited including a “greening” initiative in the nance supervisor at the Detroit Trans- budgets and time, to address them. Woodward road construction project. As portation Service Center (the Detroit office We think they did a terrific job, and our these trees grow, PW residents will enjoy of M-DOT) for his outstanding efforts to community says, “Thank you very much!” A new look for Livernois Livernois between 6 and 7 Mile Roads is a mess. A temporary eyesore, the torn-up medians will be transformed over the sum- mer, along with continued efforts to revi- talize the Avenue of Fashion and the Liver- nois stretch. Expect to see trees, greenery, flowers and renovated storefronts. This project of urban beautification and economic development, directed by the Acres, Western District City of Detroit, is being influenced by the Neighborhood Coalition, University Commons Organization Martin Park Community (UCO). UCO is an umbrella organization Association, Marygrove for area community groups on Livernois College, Pilgrim Village, between 8 Mile and the Lodge (plus any faith-based institutions, other affected areas) that receives financ- Sherwood Forest, Univer- ing from the City of Detroit Mayor’s Office sity District, University of Detroit Mercy, facades. UCO also expects to host semi- of Neighborhood and Commercial Revital- and Livernois Avenue businesses. nars for businesses on Livernois. ization (ONCR). The ONCR money is Currently, UCO continues work on UCO meets regularly at University of matched with funds raised by the organi- projects which range from an annual com- Detroit Mercy. Call Charley Jackson Jr., zation. Palmer Woods is a participant, mitment to the Mayor’s Motor City UDM Government and Community Rela- along with Bagley Community Council, Makeover (city wide cleanup activities) to tions Coordinator, at 313-993-1025 to get Fitzgerald Community Council, Green continuing the work on Livernois Avenue involved.

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Palmer Woods Post 4 May~July 2006 Neighborhood Service Roster Searching for the right roofer, electrician, painter, plumber, tree trimmer… The following list of vendors has been supplied by Palmer Woods neighbors. The criteria for listing com- panies and individuals is that they have provided good service at fair prices and have a favorable referral from a Palmer Woods resident. An updated list will be published periodically in the Palmer Woods Post. Mem- bers of the Palmer Woods Association Board of Directors and Post take no responsibility for any work per- formed on your behalf by these vendors. Please add your favorites to the next listing by emailing [email protected] Appliance Repair: Dave’s Appliance Repair...... 586-791-8920 Richard Sporer ...... 586-755-5710 Building/Remodeling/Carpentry Pool Maintenance Steve Casson/Dan Davidson ...... 248-526-0315 The Pool Guy (Mike Mandziuk ...... 248-875-1070 Albert D. Thomas, Inc...... 313-882-0628 Gillette Brothers ...... 248-288-0080 Electrical Roofing (including slate & cedar roofs) Real Electric ...... 313-554-3000 Glynn McDaniel ...... 313-295-4145 G & G Electric ...... 313-345-4246 Renaissance Restorations ...... 313-585-7892 Floors Roofing Andy’s Hardwood Floors ...... 248-668-9300 or 734-222-8200 Rob Lollie Roofing...... 586-206-0063 Garage Doors: B & M Garage Doors ...... 313-861-8000 Butcher & Baecker ...... 248-852-2323 Gutters: Royal Enterprises, Ray King ...... 586-726-2117 Security Doors: Empire Doors & Windows...... 313-592-0300 Heating and Cooling Sewer Work: Wright Way Sewer Cleaners...... 313-831-0590 Applied Comfort (furnace, boilers)...... 313-304-5224 Sprinkler Systems Soltman Heating & Cooling ...... 248-543-0441 B S Lawn Sprinklers Systems.248-356-1060 or 810-560-0250 Hearthside Heating...... 248-585-5452 Williams Sprinklers ...... 248-541-4203 Air Touch Mechanical, Inc...... 313-861-7778 Nance Sprinklers...... 313-835-3311 Liberty Total Comfort...... 313-225-9080 Tree Trimming/Arborists Richard Sporer ...... 586-755-5710 Wade’s Tree Service...... 313-671-0017 Home Improvement/Maintenance Woodsman Services...... 989-588-4295 Thomas Valente ...... 248-755-2460 Mike’s Tree Surgeons ...... 248-588-0202 C.M Gregory Developers ...... 313-874-5123 Window (new, replacement or repair) Adaptech (barrier-free construction & modifications for Renewal by Andersen ...... 888-537-3639 physically challenged)...... 248-689-6212 H&R Window Repair (repairs leaded glass, Tri-County (general contractor–outside work)...810-459-6316 replaces handles, fixes & re-hangs)...... 248-544-8282 Interior Design Window Cleaning Wanda Brown Design...... 313-690-0791 Metro Window Cleaning ...... 248-541-0278 Brian Ashburn ...... 313-368-5851 Best Window Cleaning ...... 313-209-5678 Landscaping Four Seasons Garden Center ...... 248-543-4400 Misc. favorites from Norman Silk & Dale Morgan Flora-Flora (plus pond installation)...... 313-867-0324 Architect: Jeff Pederson...... 313-202-7850 Schuman (landscape lighting) ...... 248-761-9377 Art Home, Alex (granite fabrication)...... 248-546-2777 Lawn Maintenance Asbestos removal, Juan ...... 313-475-7690 AW Lawn Maintenance...... 313-863-0679 Audio Video Alternatives (plasma, sound systems, Chanel Landscaping, Stacey Coates...... 313-623-5901 doorbell, alarm) ...... 248.549.3100 Locksmith Best Chimney (cleaning, repair, dampers)...... 248-549-8311 Hogo Solomon & Son ...... 313-342-6775 Calico Corners (upholstery, drapery, cushions)..248-332-9163 Big D (lock city)...... 248.398.2030 Custom carpentry, John Bruno..313-863-1470 or 313-303-1254 Painting Deweys Welding, Scott (welding on site, repairs)..586-756-8457 Humphrey Contracting Services...... 877-57PAINT Dillman and Upton, Rick Bozinski (design and installations) John LoGiudice ...... 248-446-8534 or 586-612-4023 (kitchen, bath and closet cabinets)...... 248-651-9411 Beth L. Carnaghi (decorative/artistic) ...... 248-755-2460 Disenos (iron repair/design, gates, railings, etc.)...313-961-6966 Plaster Dwyer Marble and Stone ...... 248-476-4944 Plaster Art (decorative)...... 313-863-6319 Great Lakes Electric (lighting, Linda Bjarnesen)...248-370-0107 Dave Smith (decorative) ...... 248.235.1333 or 810.599.4117 Home Beautiful Upholstery...... 248-547-1169 Joseph Hobbs (plaster & drywall) ...... 313-418-7143 Howie Glass, Bruce (glass replacement, mirror).....248-541-3484 Plumbing J&L, Lynn, (strip, refinish metal cabinets) ...... 248-544-8500 Larry D Plumbing...... 248-544-0918 Lampcraft (repair, restoration, parts)...... 248-549-1399 Tenny Plumbing ...... 248-542-3800 Masonic Building Restoration, Leon Douglas Dan Wood Plumbing & Heating ...... 313-841-5190 (stone repair, sidewalks, cement) ...... 248-506-6653 Larry’s Plumbing...... 248-542-4660 San Marino Iron (railings, gates, fences etc.)...... 313-526-9255 Cross Plumbing...... 313-836-2110

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Palmer Woods Post 9 May~July 2006 Detroit Institute of Arts staffers, board members, docents and volunteers love the DIA~almost as much as their Palmer Woods homes Our DIA Neighbors

hen The Detroit Institute of Arts completes its renovation and fully reopens in 2007, over a dozen Palmer Woods residents will have Wplayed a role—most especially museum director and neighbor Graham W. J. Beal. Graham often tells people that he came to the DIA because of its spec- A I

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Palmer Woods Post 10 May~July 2006 PALMER WOODS d CALENDAR d

ook for new and recurring activities on this list— limited only by the interests and initiative of neigh- Lbors. Take the lead in organizing a Palmer Woods garage sale, neighbors-only garden walk, wine tasting, coffee cir- cle, how-to workshop, book club, water aerobics class or winter mix and mingle. To share an idea or to get more engaged with neighbors, con- tact Nancy Galster, 891-1090. To get involved in the activities below, call those listed:

August: Summer Jazz Concert Saturday, August 19, 5pm at the home of Sandra & Isaac Powell, 1920 Strathcona. Music TBA. Dr. Robert Perkins, 892-7002.

Late August/early Septem- ber: Family Block Party Brian Johnson, 891-6345 idents, left to right: Graham Beal, Director;Annmarie Erickson,Vice m Programs; Sondra Jenkins, Director-Organization Development October 28: Harvest Festival Lemore, Director, Events and Food Service Operations; George and Parade of Scarecrows and of European Paintings. Costumed Friends Right: DIA Board Karla Morris, 891-4871 member Elaine Driker serves on December 3: the museum’s Palmer Woods Executive Com- Historic Home mittee and chairs Tour (join the the Directors meetings to Committee, lead- help organize this event or add ing the search for your home to the tour) board nominees Jane Strand, 891-1203 and responsible for board devel- February 12: Palmer opment. Woods Valentine Open House Helen Love, 368-0068

February: Winter Classical Music Concert Dr. Robert Perkins, 892-7002.

March: Palmer Woods Annual Meeting and Reception Nancy Galster, 891-1090 e v o L

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h rounding areas during this annual all-city clean up. P Retired Chrysler executive Harold Steen brought his young chess players to the DIA to refine their moves in More information on these events and others will be listed in an inspiring atmosphere. Here with Diane Willard, who upcoming issues of the Palmer Woods Post. plans public programs for the DIA’s Education Dept.

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Palmer Woods Post 12 May~July 2006 Warm Weather Pet Tips As the warm • Hot pavement can burn pads and toes. weather approach- • Consider feeding your dog lighter meals. es, it is important CATS: to considering the • Clean litter boxes more often and use a baking soda based following warm odor neutralizer to reduce smells. weather pet care • Be certain window screens are secure. Cats will leap from tips to keep Fido heights and can be killed. and Kitty healthy • Don’t leave cats outside alone. They can get overheated and and happy this sunburned. summer! REMEMBER: DOGS & CATS: • Use child’s sun block on exposed areas. Dogs and cats get • Always have lots of fresh water available. skin cancer. • Never leave pets alone in cars, even for 5 minutes. Heat in • Radiator fluid has a sweet taste and only a few teaspoonfuls cars can rise more than 50 degrees above the outside temperature, can KILL your pet. and your pet could die of heat stroke. Even parking in the shade • Teach pets to respect the outdoor grill. It can be very attrac- with windows rolled down is unsafe because the sun moves. tive and very dangerous. • Take your pet for rides in an air-conditioned car. • Don’t leave your pet outside unattended. Any pet left outside • Use caution around pools. Not all dogs and cats can swim. must have adequate shelter, food and water. If you cannot provide DOGS: this, don’t leave your pet outside. • Don’t over exercise your dogs in hot weather. Take walks • It’s just not safe to leave cats out alone anymore. The popu- early in the morning or later in the day. lation of raccoons, foxes, and stray dogs places our cats in danger. • Even if your dog has a thick, natural coat, it still needs pro- If you have declawed your cat you must never let your cat outside tection from the sun and heat. They have a coat for a reason. If alone. It is defenseless. Teach them to walk on a leash and figure- you insist on shaving the dog, do it in early spring so most of the 8 halter. It is fun and safe. fur has grown back in time to protect them from the sun. Liz Blondy, President, Canine To Five

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Palmer Woods Post 13 May~July 2006 Financial Planning and Security

RICK BLOOM, formerly of “Money Talk” and now the host of “The Rick Bloom Show,” can be heard Sundays from noon to 3 pm on 1400 AM radio. Rick was chosen as one of Worth Magazine’s top 5 financial advisors in the country and is also a columnist for the Oakland Press. Rick’s services include: • Financial Consultation • Risk Management • Estate Planning • Taxes and Investments Call Rick Bloom at (248) 932-5200

For the safety portion of your portfolio we recommend annuities. Annuities are like CD’s, except they offer a greater return on your money. There are many types of annuities. We normally recommend the fixed and index annuities, but discourage the use of variable annuities. Index annuities are guaranteed never to lose money and offer a potential for a much greater return than the traditional fixed annu- ity. Both are guaranteed not to lose principal. The return on the index annu- ities is based on either the performance of the Standard and Poors 500 Index or the Dow Jones. There are no fees, so all of your money goes to work for you. At Hutton Financial, we specialize in annuities and will find the best pro- gram to fit your needs. Call Hutton Financial at 1-800-870-4444 or (313) 893-0653

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Palmer Woods Post 15 May~July 2006 Palmer Woods Post 16 May~July 2006 Home Tour needs you! Advertising The Palmer Woods 2006 Holiday Home Tour is just six months away. The Home Tour Deadline for August 2006 issue: committee is working diligently to secure five homes for the tour. We need you to step July 7, 2006 forward and offer to open your home to help us showcase our wonderful, historic, fabu- lous neighborhood! The many homeowners who have participated over the past 17 years Prices & Dimensions have not regretted making the effort, and can answer your questions regarding the expe- Full page (7.5 wide x 10 tall) . . .$135 rience. We want people to know that there are beautiful, safe places to live in the city of Half (7.5 wide x 4.825 tall) . . . . .$85 Detroit! The event benefits our neighborhood and the charity COTS, which provides shel- Quarter (3.625 wide x 4.825 tall) .$50 ter, food, job training and other services to the homeless. If you are considering placing Business card size ...... $30 your home on the tour, call Jane Strand: 313-891-1203 or email: [email protected] E-mail your ad: Grayscale, high reso- lution (300 dpi at 100% size of ad, or Abandoned homes ordinance violations to ticket violators. 600 dpi for black line art). Formats: Continued from page 2 • Explore options for minimal lawn Tiff, PDF, JPG, EPS, AI (all fonts community on information we learned maintenance on these properties. embedded and saved as paths with mac about these homes. Since that time, with • Send a subsequent communication preview). the assistance of legal counsel, the PWA to non-responsive banks and/or mort- E-mail to [email protected] has communicated to all the owners of gage companies with photos to show Mail your ad (include hard copy, pho- record requesting that they maintain and the current condition of the houses. tos to scan, and CD if possible). actively market these homes. At the June • Propose our own investigation, Include a check made payable to board meeting, we will discuss steps to especially with neighbors on either side Palmer Woods Association and send to: determine other legal grounds for a of these homes, and enlist support of Barbara Barefield Editor, Palmer Woods Post action, possibly on a nuisance theory. realtors and neighbors to monitor activ- 19550 Argyle Crescent Additionally, the board will consider: ity on these homes. Detroit, MI 48203 • Sending photos and written com- If you have ideas or if you want to munications to Detroit’s City Council help advance this process, contact board Info: Call Barbara, 313-891-2514 and Building Safety and Engineering member Rochelle Lento at 313-891- Need help? Department regarding possible city 5662 or email: [email protected]. We can design your ad! 5 5

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Palmer Woods Post 18 May~July 2006 Bulk Trash Update Although there have been reports on Local 4 news that quarterly Professional Bulk Trash bulk trash pickup may be returning to the city, City Council President Kenneth Cockrel’s office could not confirm this as of press time. So, Pickup for Palmer Woods when you pile your bulk trash into your vehicle and head over to the State Fair Yard (19715 John R, east of Woodward between 7 Mile and ᪙ 8 Mile; Tues.-Sat., 8am-8pm, but closed between 11-11:30am), keep Next pickups: June 10, July 15, Aug.19 these facts in mind: Call Fred (a Palmer Woods neighbor living at 19252 Strathcona) • Bring your driver’s license or state ID to prove Detroit residency. • You will not get any assistance from the staff at the dump. 313-893-7489 You must call in advance to make arrangements. • You may only unload one load per day, 500 pounds per load. For more info: call 311 or 313-224-2215, visit your Neighborhood Appliances: $12 each City Hall or visit www.ci.detroit.mi.us/HomePage/Bulk_Change.htm Affordable: $35 What is Bulk? Detroit City Code defines bulk solid waste as solid covers a load 3’ high, 4’ wide, 8’ long waste that is larger than can be stored in an approved container or Bulk items include: greater than ten cubic feet, including furniture, water heaters, appli- Building materials: Drywall, wood, lumber, furnaces, hot water tanks, etc. ances, other bulk heavy items or four or fewer scrap tires. Bags of refuse (max. 10): Leaves, grass clippings; no garbage Recycling: The City maintains a permanent recycling center at the Household items: microwaves, vacuums, TVs, carpet, toilets, old Chene-Ferry Market, 2263 E. Ferry at Palmer (west of Chene). one mattress set, furniture, air conditioners, etc. The center is open on Wednesdays from 10am-2pm and on Saturdays Tires: Two maximum from 9am-3pm. Recycling items include: bundled newspapers, maga- Loose items must be bagged or boxed (i.e. roofing shingles). zines and cardboard, glass containers, metals, plastic, household and Items must be neatly stacked. No flammable or hazardous materials. car batteries, electronic items (such as televisions or small appliances All refuse must be placed at curb by 7am the morning of pickup. with a plug or cord). Additional fees for driveway and interior removals. Rotating satellite recycling sites will be available 10am-2pm monthly at: 312 West End, south of Fort St. (2nd Saturday); Alame- ᪙ da, located one block south of Eight Mile Rd. east of Woodward Ave. Call for special pickup items (includes special pricing and dumping): (3rd Saturday); Warren Conner Shopping Center parking lot (4th Sat- Concrete, large quantities of metal, cut trees and logs, branches, limbs urday). For any questions on recycling: 313-876-0140.

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in 2007. ters Degree in Graduates: Violin Perfor- Another PhD in the mance. Janni- Galster family: George na’s chamber and Nancy Galster’s ensemble, son, Josh Galster, Stella Trio, graduated from Lehigh will perform University (Pennsylva- at Carnegie nia) with a PhD in Hall in Geology this month. November. In Jannina Barefield the fall, she will begin Karen & Joe Rogow- Congratu- Will Carneghi, son of post graduate work in ski, 19240 Burlington. lations to Beth and Brian, gradu- If you have moved into Byron Tate ated from U of D High. the Professional Studies and Tracy- In the fall, he will go Program at Mannes on PW (within the past Betina on to another Jesuit full scholarship, and year), please email your Caldwell, school: Seattle Univer- continue her perform- info for this column. above, and sity in the honors pro- ance career. Moving: George and gram. Retirements: Congratulations to Josh Gal- Best wishes to Dr. Norm Silk and Dale ster, right. Marquita Betts-Fields, daughter of Dr. Mar- Glenda D. Price, Presi- Morgan who have pur- garet Betts, received dent of Marygrove Col- chased the Frank Lloyd Wright house on West Wedding Bells: ald Boyer on September her Doctorate in Edu- lege and to Fredie Seven Mile. Their beau- Jane and Vernon 22. Alaina is a grad stu- cation from Wayne Carter-Bonner, princi- tiful home at 1530 Strand’s daughter, Karla dent at Wayne State State University. She is pal of Antoine Cadillac Wellesley is for sale. Strand, is getting mar- University working an educator at the Elementary/Middle In Memory: ried at their home on toward her PhD in can- Davison Middle School School in Detroit. July 15 to Leonardo cer biology. Donald is a in Detroit. New Neighbors: We celebrate the mem- Frazier. The couple research associate at Jannina Barefield, We welcome Charles ory and mourn the loss have bought a house Barbara and Spencer’s & Akoco Grace, of Mrs. Bettey Berry, across from Palmer School of Medicine. daughter, graduated 19232 Afton; Howard Mr. Ronald Aspinwall Park on Lawton. Engagement: from the Mannes Col- & Lee Bayer-Shapiro, and Dr. Hugh Rollocks. Sandra and Isaac Pow- Tracy-Betina Caldwell lege of Music, New 19501 Burlington, the Email your family news ell’s daughter Alaina and Byron Tate Foster School University in Latinos Family on and photos to Powell will wed Don- are planning a wedding Manhattan with a Mas- 1330 Strathcona, and [email protected]

Film being shot in Palmer Woods! Beautifying the Garden Islands When filmmaker and native Detroiter Thomas Zam- Thirteen new beck entered Palmer Woods he fell in love with the loca- garden islands tion for his new film Nevermore. He is now filming in grace our streets. Palmer Woods and has requested help from the neigh- Old and dying bors close to 1441 Strathcona: anyone who can rent plants were torn driveway space for up to three trailers please email him up and totally at [email protected]. The crew is also looking to replaced with rent additional trailers, or a furnished house for approx- new greenery. imately the next 2-3 weeks. For more information on The improve- the film, visit www.daytonstreet.com ments were paid Nevermore is described as a riveting journey through for by the contractors for the city of Detroit and designed and madness that will keep its audience guessing all the way planted by Marine City Nursery and Landscape. Association to a shocking, unforgettable conclusion. members Pat Brochstein and George Galster reviewed plans The crew will also be shooting a behind-the- and made recommendations. The new gardens include scenes/making of the film, so you may see them work- crabapples, varieties of yews, junipers, red twigged dogwoods, ing—perhaps at the June 24 Block Party! mongo pines, hostas and day lilies. Palmer Woods Association I belong… “I often work late and come home after dark. I call 819- 7100 to our private security patrol officer. He meets me in my driveway and escorts me to the door. Living in a safe neighborhood with low crime and security patrolling every- day, 12-hours per day, is important to me.” Tracy-Betina Cadwell Strathcona

“I dread driving in the snow, and I regret that the City of Detroit does not plow the streets in Palmer Woods. How for- tunate that the Palmer Woods Association uses our mem- bership dues to have the streets plowed. I’m quite sure this service reduces dangerous accidents and expensive car repairs during the winter.” Dr. Robert Perkins Lincolnshire

“We wanted a neighborhood where our kids would be safe playing outside and riding their bikes, and where we could take walks late at night. Palmer Woods is that special place. We have met many other families at Palmer Woods events and appreciate the activities organized by Association mem- bers to help us connect with our neighbors.” Rochelle Lento Lincolnshire “For many years, the lights in Palmer Woods functioned haphazardly. PWA Board members negotiated with the City to install new, working lights with underground wires. They also supervised and provided quality control during the construction work. The safety and beauty of the neighbor- hood is greatly improved.” Paul Erickson Argyle Crescent

Palmer Woods Post 1 Special Edition 2006 “I’ve lived here since the late 70s, and I love that we’re a neighbor- hood that can reinvent itself and still remain so anchored at the same time. We’re an urban oasis that surprises out-of-town visitors, and we’ve got it all—a comfortable, secure neighborhood with terrif- ic neighbors. I support the Palmer Woods Association because it works to keep us a world-class community like none other! ” Dr. Margaret L. Betts Balmoral What does the Security Patrol do? Burns Security Services provides daily patrolling of our neighborhood. In addition to the visual presence of the roving patrol car as a deterrent to intrud- ers, Palmer Woods benefits from many services. The 12-hour-a-day protection is usually at night and early morning, but the time schedule does vary as the seasons change, and as security issues demand. If all Palmer Woods residents pay their Association membership dues, these services could expand to 24-hour-a-day protection: • Urgent response to burglar alarm calls within minutes (your own and your neighbors who are members). A guard will come to your home and check the premises (exterior and/or interior). • Safe arrival/escort service. You may request a patrol officer meet you Join now upon arrival at your home. K $495 for the full year, • Suspicious activity response: Call Security to investigate a suspicious January-December. person, vehicle, noise or other unusual occurrences. • Street Patrol: Monitoring of unusual, suspicious activities or conditions. K If you have special finan- • Security checks: If you are out of town, receive threatening phone calls, cial restrictions and need to have lost your keys, etc., you can request additional checks on your home. discuss other payment arrangements, call Gerald What does the Association do for you? Primak at 368-5898. • 12-hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year: PW security patrol. • Snow removal on our streets. FOR NEW MEMBERS: • Plants, landscapes and maintains of our garden islands. K To arrange for a special • Works diligently with the city and contractors to improve the roads, sewage pro-rated fee for the rest of and new construction in the Woods. • Lobbies incessantly and successfully for neighborhood improvements and the year, call Gerald Primak services, such as for our new lighting with underground wiring. at 368-5898. • Built permanently lit landmarks identifying our neighborhood at major inter- K Enclosed is my check for sections off of Woodward and Seven Mile. $_____ made out to the • Improves communications with website, newsletter, W.E.A.K. radio 90.3 FM, Palmer Woods Association. and email briefs to provide community news, security alerts, shared resources, information about activities, events and neighbors. Mail to P.O. Box 21086 • Works to identify and contact absent owners of abandoned homes which Detroit, Michigan 48221 need repair and placement on the market to sell. Name______• Presents world-class jazz and classical musicians in a chamber music setting Address______at neighbors’ homes. • Organizes events for children and families to meet and have fun. City, zip______• For 17 years, organizes the Palmer Woods Home Tour, which raises signifi- Phone______cant funds for neighborhood beautification, donates a portion of the profits to COTS to help the homeless, and broadcasts the message that Palmer Woods is Email______a special treasure in the city of Detroit, and a great neighborhood to live in and raise our families. All for less than $10 a week. Palmer Woods Post 4 Special Edition 2006