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OCTOBER 16, 2024 • Vol. 22, No. 22
Everstory, owners of Oakview Cemetery, reply to allegations of unkempt mausoleum BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN Photo provided by Arts, Beats & Eats
Organizers of Arts, Beats & Eats attend a press conference Oct. 9 at Flagstar Bank’s regional headquarters in Troy to announce the funds raised from the festival. From left are Jon Witz, producer of Arts, Beats & Eats; Kristin Shaoni, branch manager, Flagstar Bank; Raul Venegas, executive director of marketing, entertainment & sales from Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort; Dave Coulter, Oakland County executive; Dave Woodward, chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; Mike Fournier, Royal Oak mayor; and Mike DiLaura, COO and general counsel from House of Dank.
Arts, Beats & Eats raises more than $335,000 for local organizations
ROYAL OAK — For its 27th year running, the Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats festival has raised a significant amount of funds for local charities and cultural organizations. Organizers of the event announced at an
Oct. 9 press conference in Troy that the festival raised $335,103.53 and attracted approximately 345,000 people to downtown Royal Oak. The number of people who attended made the 2024 event one of the top 10 mostattended Arts, Beats & Eats in the festival’s history. “This year’s Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats &
Eats not only delivered an unforgettable experience with its blend of art, music, and food, but also made a lasting impact on the community,” Jon Witz, producer of Arts, Beats & Eats, said in a press release. “The support we have seen from attendees, partners, and volunteers has been incredible — raising significant See ABE on page 4A
ROYAL OAK — An array of complaints brought forth by the Sdao family have been circling the Oakview Cemetery mausoleum. John Sdao said that the mausoleum has insects, leakage, failed air conditioning and heating, and bad smells. Oakview Cemetery, located at 1032 N. Main St., has had a few different owners over the years and is currently owned by Everstory. Vice President of People Operations and Quality at Everstory, Michele Stone, said that these complaints are not as they seem and are currently being worked on and investigated further. See MAUSOLEUM on page 2A
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