Six residents of Westacres accepted the award for the subdivision founded as a low-income project for “qualified” industrial workers in the 1930s that has become a model community with a rich tradition and cohesiveness that make it “a community where it has always been a privilege to live,” as a resident wrote. Representing Westacres, recognized for 75 years of service to the West Bloomfield community, were, left to right, Meghan Galbraith-Crowe, Theresa Alflen-Michand, Bob Alflen, Doug Bond, Joanne Jensen and Kyle Staulter.
Countryside Improvement Association
Object ID: 2013-001-004
Date: 2011
Collection: West BloomfieldSubjects: Countryside
Countryside Improvement Association, represented by former presidents Margaret Johnson and Mary Lee Gwizdala, was cited for 100 years of notable service beginning in l911. The first project of improving the unpaved roads around Pine and Orchard Lakes has been followed by a wide variety of projects positively impacting life in the area.Buzz Brown with Margaret Johnson, left, and Mary Lee Gwizdala of the Countryside Improvement Association, honored for 100 years of notable service.
Fr. Timothy Whalen
Object ID: 2013-001-003
Date: 2011
Collection: Orchard LakeSubjects: St Mary’s School
Fr. Timothy Whalen, former Chancellor of Orchard Lake Schools, was honored for overseeing the creation of a master plan for the historic campus, on the site of the former Michigan Military Academy, and for renovation of historic archives and other collections on campus. GWBHS President Buzz Brown, left, with Fr. Timothy Whalen, former Chancellor of Orchard Lake Schools.