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Golf returns after ‘busiest season ever’ at Oakland County parks
The goal of a recently launched crowdfunding campaign is to raise money for a public gathering space in the area located at the northwest corner of Farmington Road and Grand River Avenue. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
Crowdfunding campaign aims to create public gathering space in downtown Farmington BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — For those who consider downtown to be the jewel of the city, a recently launched campaign could help to further polish that perspective. A crowdfunding campaign was recently announced
by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the city of Farmington and the Downtown Development Authority, according to a press release. Crowdfunding campaigns aim to fund projects with donations from a large group of people. If Farmington’s campaign is successful, according to a press release, “the downtown gateway of Masons See CAMPAIGN on page 4A
OAKLAND COUNTY — On a recent sunny and pleasant Monday morning, Clawson resident David Swanson found himself where so many Michiganders like to be this time of year – on a golf course. Swanson was at Red Oaks Golf Course in Madison Heights, which is one of five courses operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission. Golf enthusiasts in Michigan endure months of not having an opportunity to play the sport they love at an outdoor course. When the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission opened its season March 29, it gave thousands an opportunity to start swinging their clubs again. Swanson plays with a group of fellow retirees. “We champ at the bit,” Swanson said. “We’ve been playing here for … I know more than 10 years, and we play every Monday and Friday, and then we go (to) breakfast or lunch and we just have a ball. … We play and have a good time and be comrades to each other and enjoy coming out here. They know us and take good care of us.” Aside from Red Oaks, Oakland County’s other municipal courses are Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills, Lyon Oaks Golf Course in Lyon Township, Springfield Oaks Golf Course in Davisburg and White Lake Oaks Golf Course in White Lake. Red See GOLF on page 2A
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