Local Man Celebrates 100th Birthday at Dublin Center

The following was written by Senior Community Center Director Kathy Gordinear.

Dublin Community Senior Center Director, Kathy Gordinear and Program Developer, Carol Kehoe secretly planned a surprise 100^th birthday party in honor of long time member Steve White. Steve was born in Detroit, MI before moving with his family to Birmingham, then Pontiac before settling in Waterford. He has lived his entire life in Michigan. He has two daughters, 3 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  

The surprise party was held on Friday, Aug. 17. In attendance were over 50 people. Some were his bingo buddies and other were friends he made coming and going to several programs at the Dublin Community Senior Center. Special guests were his daughter Kathy LaDouceur and daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Jerry Bradow, White Lake Supervisor Greg Baroni, Senator Mike Kowall and County Commissioner Jim Runestad. 

Mr. White received so many warm and funny cards from those present at the party. His favorite was the SUPER HUGE group card signed from his Dublin family which included a $100 bill (it was hidden in front office for two months for people to sign).

Mr. White was presented a special tribute from White Lake Township Supervisor Greg Baroni, which was signed by him and the other in house officials, Clerk Terry Lilley, and Treasurer Jay Brendel.

Mr. White was presented a special Proclamation from Senator Kowall which was signed by him, House of Rep. Eileen Kowall, House of Rep. Gail Haines and the State Governor Rick Snyder. Senator Kowall also presented him a framed copy of the front page of the Pontiac Press from 8/16/1911, a flag flown over the state capital and a flag flown in Washington.

Mr. White was presented with a special Proclamation from County Commissioner Jim Runestad which was signed by him and all other Oakland County Commissioners.