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LOCAL LEADERS SHARE 2024 GOALS BY MARY GENSON AND MARY BETH ALMOND mgenson@candgnews.com, malmond@candgnews.com
The Eagle spoke with a leader from each municipality in the coverage area about their goals for the community in 2024.
Bingham Farms
One of Bingham Farms goals is to assist local property owners in their occupancy concerns. Since the pandemic, the need for office space has decreased, leading to vacancies. “Business owners and managers have figured out how to use less space but still achieve a certain amount of productivity, and that means that the buildings have a greater percentage of vacancies,” Bingham Farms Village Manager Ken Marten said. Another goal of Bingham Farms is to come up with a plan for road reconstruction. “Most of our village-owned public roads are at the end of their lives, and we are trying to come up with a cost effective economical plan for the reconstruction of those roads,” Marten said. Marten said they have already taken steps towards this goal by receiving estimates from engineers and are at the early stages of forming a committee to study the financing issues related to road reconstruction or rehabilitation.
ABOVE: The village of Bingham Farms hopes to come up with a plan for road reconstruction this year. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Franklin
Franklin is in the middle of a stormwater improvement project, which is a priority of the village. They are a couple years into this project, and there are still a couple years left. Wireless phone communication is also a topic that Franklin is focused on, but some in the community have strong opinions against the addition of a new cell tower. This topic is
ABOVE: Birmingham plans to improve the safety of Woodward Avenue in 2024. LEFT: Walkability is one of the issues the village of Franklin plans to consider this year.
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Brother Rice to name Aaron Marshall as head football coach
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice football made an offseason splash to kick off its 2024 campaign. Following an 0-9 season and Adam Korzeniewski’s resignation after leading the Warriors for seven seasons on the sidelines, Brother Rice announced Dec. 20 that Division 1 state champion and Coach of the Year Aaron Marshall would be named the head football coach for Brother Rice. Marshall was previously the head coach for Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology the past three seasons, compiling a 23-11 record and leading Southfield A&T to a Division 1 state championship Nov. 26 when the Warriors, also Southfield A&T’s nickname, knocked off two-time defending state champion Belleville 36-32. “This is an important moment in the
history of Brother Rice and the athletic department,” Brother Rice Athletic Director Jeff Calcaterra said in a press release. “Coach Aaron Marshall’s leadership, his understanding of Brother Rice, our values as an institution, our commitment to academic excellence, and demonstrated ability to build and lead a quality and highly respected program set him apart throughout the search process. His respect for the past, vision for the future and enthusiasm for the present will serve our student-athletes and school community moving forward. We look forward to welcoming Aaron Marshall, his wife Lynnea and children Lia, Peyton and Aaron Jr. to our Warrior family.” See COACH on page 19A
Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice announced Dec. 20 that Division 1 state champion and Coach of the Year Aaron Marshall would be named the head football coach for Brother Rice. File photo by Donna Dalziel
Birmingham Police Department prioritizes wellness BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department is taking steps toward reducing stress-related incidents, on-duty injuries and medical retirements, as well as preventing officer suicides, through a new wellness
program. They are at the final stages of developing the program aimed to benefit all Birmingham police officers, staff and their families, according to the department. Through an app called Cordico, resources will be easily accessible. The app is confidential, so everything someone is reading or searching is private. “The Cordico app for mental wellness will be very
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pose of the app is to make people comfortable with the idea of reaching out to available resources for help, such as a peer support team, certified counselors, counseling centers and other resources offered by the city. “Our goal is to make sure that our staff live a long healthy life and that we can provide them with the resources that they need to do that. And by doing that, we also help ensure that they are in the best possible condition for us here at work to perform the duties that they need to perform for us,” Grewe said. According to a recent Boston University study, 116 police officers died by suicide while 113 died in the line of duty in 2020. In 2021, the number or officers dying by suicide rose to 150. This study states that police officers are more likely to die from suicide than in the line of duty. “It was recognized that not only are officers on the front line dealing with critical incidents, those situations also impact our dispatchers who take the call, our detectives who need to do any followup investigation, as well as our clerical team who review all documents that come in for reporting purposes,” Moody said via email. Since police staff and officers are regularly exposed to traumatic events, it can negatively impact them mentally and emotionally. “Our staff needed a way to process some of the circumstances we encounter through positive outlets which may include utilizing a Peer Support team or counseling service. Physical wellness is also essential for first responders. Not only can the career of a first responder be physically demanding, stress can also impact physical health,” Moody said via email. “Chief Grewe is encouraging department personnel to improve and address any mental health and physical wellness concerns before they carry
The Birmingham Police Department is working on launching a wellness program for its staff and officers. Photo provided by The Birmingham Police Department
over from our jobs into our personal lives, potentially impacting our family and others as well.” Wellness within police departments has become a movement across the country, and departments from all over are addressing the needs of their staff. “Fortunately, a lot of other agencies are beginning to see the benefits in supporting their staff
with mental health and physical wellness resources,” Moody said via email. “Many of our surrounding communities provide Peer Support teams that focus on critical incident debriefing and crisis outreach, along with supplying physical wellness resources such as an on-site workout facility or discount at a local fitness center.”
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BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 24 at approximately 9 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Kennesaw regarding a report of a vehicle theft. A 59-year-old resident stated that he had parked his vehicle in his driveway and last saw it the night before at approximately 10 p.m. He believes he may have left his keys in his car, but his doors were locked as he used the external keypad to enter the vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry. Witnesses saw the vehicle being stolen at approximately 5 a.m. An investigation is ongoing.
Cash missing after valet parking
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1 a.m. on Dec. 23, officers were dispatched to the 200 block of South Old Woodward Avenue regarding a report of a larceny. A 21-year-old woman told police that she had left $174 in her vehicle, and after a valet returned the vehicle, $30 was missing. An investigation is ongoing.
$15K stolen from home
BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Henrietta regarding a burglary report at 3 p.m. Dec. 21. The 74-year-old resident told police that around $15,000 in cash was stolen from her home. There were signs of breaking and
Wallet stolen by man in medical face mask
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 p.m. on Dec. 15, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of East Maple Avenue regarding a report of a larceny. A 78-year-old Detroit resident said she was shopping at a grocery store when her wallet was stolen from her purse. Witnesses saw an unknown man with dark hair and a medical facemask following the victim and later stealing from her purse. An investigation is ongoing.
The suspect, a 43-year-old Oak Park man, failed a field sobriety evaluation and was arrested.
Package worth more than $2K stolen from porch
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woman told police that a package valued at approximately $2,200 was stolen from her front porch in the 700 block of Chesterfield Avenue around 7 a.m. Dec. 12. Witnesses observed a man removing the package from the victim’s porch. An investigation is ongoing. — Mary Genson
Packages stolen from resident’s home
BIRMINGHAM — A 47-year-old woman told police that a package that had been delivered to her home in the 1000 block of Chesterfield Avenue was stolen around 7 a.m. Dec. 14. The items stolen were valued at approximately $280. Witnesses identified a man approaching the victim’s porch and stealing the package. An investigation is ongoing.
Oak Park man arrested for driving intoxicated
BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol saw a vehicle driving recklessly on southbound Adams Road at 9 p.m. Dec. 16. Upon making contact with the driver, officers identified odors of marijuana.
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Fire Department presents ‘Fill The Boot’ proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy Association Local theater presents ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild of Cranbrook will present “Brighton Beach Memoirs” Jan. 12-27. “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” written by Neil Simon, is a coming-of-age tale set in 1937 Brooklyn. The story follows a Jewish teenager named Eugene Morris Jerome as he navigates the challenges in his life. “Like all immigrants, the Jewish people have always tried to strike the balance between wanting to belong or assimilate into American society while still seeking to preserve their own identity and traditions,” said Director Tony Targan. “In the play, each family member deals with this conflict in their own way. Eugene fantasizes about baseball, and Nora about Broadway, as their ticket to realizing the American dream, while Kate remains fearful of others and prefers isolation to protect her family from outside influences. It’s a struggle that continues to this day.” Performances will take place Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. St. Dunstan’s Theatre is located at 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills. Purchase tickets online at stdunstanstheatre.com/tickets or at the ticket counter. Tickets cost $20-$22. There will be a $3 service fee when purchased online. Visit stdunstanstheatre.com or email tickets@stdunstanstheatre.com for more information.
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Fire Department presented a check to the Muscular Dystrophy Association Dec. 18. The $16,129 check represented the proceeds from the Nov. 22 “Fill The Boot” event. A staple since 2003, “Fill The Boot” features firefighters and their family members volunteering to solicit donations from residents at various locations, such as parking lots and high-traffic intersections. In addition to much-needed research, funds donated to the MDA help support their summer camp program, where kids ages 8-17 with neuromuscular disease can attend overnight camps around the U.S. at no cost to their families. Michigan’s camp is held at Camp Cavell, in Lexington. There are six MDA Care Centers in the state and over 9,000 individuals currently living with neuromuscular disease.
Trustees seek candidates for position on Zoning Board of Appeals
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals for an alternate member. The ZBA considers requests for relief from strict compliance from zoning ordinance regulations and other specified requests. It meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Members serve a three-year term. The alternate member serves as needed in the absence of a regular member. The open seat for the ZBA expires Jan. 1, 2027. To be considered, a person must be a township elector, 18 years of age or older, who is a U.S. citizen and has lived at least 30 days in Bloomfield Township. The applicant must write a letter of interest and submit a current resume. The board will review and consider information from all applicants and make an appointment. The letter of interest and resume must be submitted to the Township Supervisor’s Office by 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15. The office, located at 4200 Telegraph Road, is open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays. The documents may also be emailed to Sue Bowlin, administrative assistant to the Township Supervisor Dani Walsh.
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BIRMINGHAM — The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham is hosting speakers in January to kick off the new year. Friday luncheon meetings take place at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township. On Jan. 12, Dr. Maureen Anderson, the medical director of integrative medicine at Corewell Health, will share, “An Integrative Approach to Optimal Health.” On Jan. 19, Molly Reeser, the founder and executive director of Camp Casey, will share, “The Story of Camp Casey” The final presentation of the month will be on Jan. 26 by Jessica Moore, executive director of Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center, with “The Healing Power of Horses.”
WOMEN’S CLUB COMPLETES TOY DRIVE BIRMINGHAM — This holiday season, the Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club held a toy drive for The Bottomless Toy Chest. According to Martha Hach, this year’s toy drive turned out to be very successful. The Bottomless Toy Chest provides toys for children in the hospital throughout the year, not just during the holidays. More information on The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club can be found at TBMWC.com. Photo provided by the city of Birmingham
January book sale features travel, health topics BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. Friends members may also shop 10 a.m.-11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale. The sale takes place on the lower level of the library and includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests sorted into more than 50 categories. Features this month include travel guides and travel narratives, vegan and vegetarian cookbooks, books on health and home, as well as children’s and adults’ books in a variety of languages. Credit and debit cards are accepted with a $15 minimum purchase. The Library Shop, located just inside the library, remains open during library hours, and offers a selection of gently used books, movies and music, as well as cards and gifts. The Friends are also continuing to accept donations of books and media in good condition. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org.
BIRMINGHAM PURCHASES ELECTRIC VEHICLE BIRMINGHAM —The city of Birmingham recently purchased its first electric vehicle. Parking Manager Aaron Ford is the operator of the new Ford Lightning. Ford will be with the truck in the city’s parking lots and decks to help make the city’s parking experience smooth and user-friendly, the city said.
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currently in discussion. Walkability is another issue the village plans to focus on as they consider their options for improvement. “It’s a pretty expensive thing, so I doubt that that’s something that will be implemented in 2024, but it’s certainly something that we’re going to talk about and try and come up with at least a plan to develop specifics and what we are going to do,” Franklin Village President William Lamott said of making the village more walkable. With the Bicentennial coming up in April, the village and the Franklin Historical Society are involved in planning activities for the community throughout the year. Lamott added that they also plan to focus on improving communication with residents.
Bloomfield Hills
“We are going to keep doing what we have been doing because it has been working for us,” Bloomfield Hills City Manager David Hendrickson said of the future. He said the recent focus on infrastructure and service delivery models — including improving the city’s water and sewer infrastructure, repaving roads, and revitalizing the Public Safety Department — will be key. He also noted that administrators have worked to improve communication with residents by offering more online services. “One of the goals this year is to review our city zoning ordinances and consider the amendments that will help support our administration and bring clarity of the city code to folks that want to build and improve their lots so they can understand what our expectations are and how they can be successful,” Hendrickson added.
Birmingham
Birmingham City Manager Jana Ecker mentioned three main goals the city of Birmingham has for 2024. The first is to continue to work on improving the safety of Woodward and working with the Michigan Department of Transportation to address noise, safety concerns, speeding and more. “Sustainability is one of the biggest goals of the city right now, and working on looking at all of our operations, all of our facilities and all of our infrastructure and seeing what we can do to reduce our carbon footprint to just be more sustainable,” Ecker said. The third goal she mentioned is working on a transition plan for the property the YMCA currently resides on — it will be
home to NEXT after the YMCA’s lease ends in three years.
Beverly Hills
In the new year, Beverly Hills Village Manager Jeffrey Campbell said, Beverly Hills plans to make improvements in the infrastructure of the community and to keep up-to-date on repairing roads, as well as sewer and water maintenance. They also plan on finishing their water line verification and fixing water pump stations. Parks are going to be a priority in 2024. They want to create a vision plan for Beverly Park, make improvements to Beverly Green and repair Riverside Bridge. Along with this, they plan to continue holding community events, such as the Halloween Hoot. “I want people in Beverly Hills to love being in Beverly Hills,” Campbell said. Campbell said they also hope to create an identity for their business community by increasing their presence with business owners throughout the community. One upcoming project he mentioned is filling the old Bed Bath & Beyond building with an indoor pickleball facility. “I think this will be an exciting attraction for residents in and outside of Beverly Hills,” Campbell said.
ABOVE: The village of Beverly Hills wants to create a vision plan for Beverly Park. LEFT: Bloomfield Hills has been working on improving the city’s water and sewer infrastructure.
Bloomfield Township
Township Supervisor Dani Walsh said the largest project in the township for 2024 will be the creation of a strategic plan. The township’s last strategic plan was completed in 2009 and expired in 2014. “When we actually sat down and saw all the things that were needed in the township, we had about $50 million worth of needs — that’s something that doesn’t really fall in our normal budget,” she said. “If you don’t have a plan for the future, that sometimes is the reason why people run into budget issues or not being prepared for something that was coming, and also why things kept getting pushed to the next year, or the next year, so now you have this long list of things that haven’t been addressed.” A five-year strategic plan, Walsh said, will help the municipality focus on finances, infrastructure, personnel and all of the services needed to meet the expectations of the community. The township plans to release a request for proposals for the strategic plan this month. “Once we pick the company … we can start the process of getting all of the meetings for the public, the internal meetings, and meeting with all the stakeholders that are included, which will be the community at large, the residents, the business owners, the employees, basically everybody that has a need for Bloomfield Township to succeed.”
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The goal, she said, is to have the strategic plan done before the end of November, when all seven members of the Board of Trustees’ are up for election. “We’d like to have this done so that there’s a plan going forward for the next board,” calling the goal “lofty.” The infrastructure projects with the largest need in the township, according to Walsh, are public safety driven. Fire Station 3, at Maple and Telegraph, is the township’s busiest, smallest and oldest station. “It was built, I believe, in the ‘70s, and hasn’t had any real updates done to it. It’s so small that the newer equipment — like the newer trucks — won’t fit in there, so we’re actually currently paying to buy trucks that are a special size and special order because we don’t have these large bays. So, not only is it an old facility that you can’t have this great equipment, but actually it sometimes costs more to buy things for, because of its age,” she said. The station needs some upgrades to be Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, and to include separate spaces for male and female firefighters. The police station — last remodeled
in the 1990s — needs additional space for training simulators, more lockers to accommodate its growing group of female staff, and larger holding cells. “The cells themselves are very small, very close, and by today’s standards, you really would like to spread people out if you have multiple people in there. For example, if there is a minor, they have to be separated from adults. If there are females, you really should keep them away from males, so having it built to today’s standards would make it safer for anybody who has to be housed there, as well as those who have to work there,” she added. A brand-new fire station is approximately $12 million-15 million, according to Walsh. “We did an RFP last year, so we just started with a needs assessment. Right now we have Redstone, they are our architecture firm who is trying to figure out what our needs are in both of these, the fire service and the police. They are determining what we need, how big we would need, and if it could fit in what we have right now, or if we need to build new. Once we finish that, then we could try to figure out what to do going forward.”
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Clarkston resident died following a car-bus crash the night of Christmas Eve in Bloomfield Township. The Bloomfield Township Police Department is investigating the fatal traffic crash, which happened in the area of West Square Lake Road and Lahser Road, at approximately 6:38 p.m. Dec. 24. The crash involved a 2017 Ford driven by the 53-year-old Clarkston resident and a 2019 motor coach driven by a 37-year-old Detroit resident. The driver of the Ford was transported to Trinity Health Oakland Hospital with serious injuries and died Dec. 31. Two passengers on the motor coach reported non-critical injuries. They were also transported to Trinity Health Oakland Hospital and were discharged. Alcohol is suspected to have been a factor in causing the crash. The crash is under investigation by the Bloomfield Township Police Department. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact police at (248) 433-7755 and request to speak with a member of the department’s traffic investigation unit. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 77-year-old woman from Allen Park was seriously injured in a car-train crash in Bloomfield Township on Christmas Eve. Police say the woman was driving a 2023 Buick when it was struck by a train operated by the Canadian National Railway Co. at approximately 5:39 p.m. Dec. 24 in the area of South Opdyke and Kensington roads in Bloomfield Township. The driver of the Buick suffered serious injuries, according to police, and she was transported to Trinity Health Oakland Hospital by the Bloomfield Township Fire Department. At press time, police said the woman had been transferred out of the intensive care unit and was expected to recover. The engineer and the conductor of the train were not injured and remained at the scene. Police said neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to have been factors in the crash. The crash is under investigation by the Bloomfield Township Police Department and the CN Police Service. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is urged to contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755 and request to speak with a member of the department’s Traffic Investigation Unit. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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They want to get more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.” Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities. “I think the small group classes are a common thing we are seeing,” said Edwards. “The social aspect of older adults and meeting goals and staying in shape to not only get in shape but socialize also is very common right now.” The desire for social activities is driving people back to the gym after COVID, something all three experts said is increasing membership and attendance numbers. “Our usage is definitely up. During COVID, we had maybe 200 people daily,” said Edwards. “We are now up to about 600 people daily. Before the pandemic was probably between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.” “Per week, we are seeing about 100 to
150 people. It was about that point before COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts. “I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.” While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways. “Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opposed to general, more healthier living and lifestyle changes.” “Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an accountability partner.” Pacheco warned against untested trends
and shortcuts, however. “Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.” The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year. “Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards. “About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.” “Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen. Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones. “I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said. “I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers,
and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of self-sabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.” Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps. “If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.” “My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen. “Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.” Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals. “Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.”
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Massachusetts man jailed, accused of harassing Bloomfield Twp treasurer, others BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man from Massachusetts is being held in the Oakland County Jail for allegedly harassing a Bloomfield Township official and sending threatening emails about him to hundreds of others. Marc Aisen, 47, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, was extradited to Michigan in December and was arraigned in 48th District Court on two counts of using a computer to commit a crime Dec. 20. He was given a $50,000 cash bond, ordered to have no contact with the victim or their associates, and must wear a tether if released. He is also not allowed to use a computer. Police say Aisen sent “threatening and accusatory emails” to a Bloomfield Township treasurer official between July and October 2023, accusing the official of child sexual exploitation, being affiliated with Hamas, and “other defamatory accusations.” Bloomfield Township Treasurer Michael Schostak confirmed that the emails were about him. “He just sent out emails to people at the township and in the community, making allegations about me that were disgusting and totally false,” Schostak said. “I didn’t respond. I just felt, ‘Why feed the troll? He’ll go away.’ But he never did. He just kept increasing the number of people that were getting emails.” Police said Aisen then began emailing
other township officials and over 190 recipients, including local societies and organizations, the media, as well as the victim’s family and children’s school. “I said, ‘OK. Enough is enough. He’s crossed Aisen the line,’” Schostak said. “I talked to different attorneys, and there’s the element of free speech, and that, as an elected official, I have to accept a certain level of harassment, unfortunately. But, when he contacted my ex-wife and when he contacted my children’s school, he crossed the line from anything remotely political to completely personal.” After Schostak notified the Bloomfield Township Police Department, detectives contacted Aisen and ordered him to cease and desist communications, but Aisen continued sending emails, police said. “It’s unfortunate that we’ve reached a point in our politics where elected officials can be treated this way and thought of as community property that you can just harass when you’re not happy,” Schostak said. “It’s OK to disagree with somebody, it’s OK to vigorously disagree with an elected official, but there is still a line, and you shouldn’t cross that line.” Aisen, who is currently lodged at the Oakland County Jail, did not have an attorney on file at press time. A preliminary exam was scheduled for Jan. 8. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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County to turn former Beech Woods Golf Course into nature preserve MULTIMILLIONDOLLAR INVESTMENT TO TRANSFORM PROPERTY INTO SOUTHFIELD OAKS COUNTY PARK BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — On Nov. 16, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners approved a partnership between the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department and the city of Southfield for park improvements. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department will redevelop 39 acres of the former Beech Woods Golf Course, which closed in 2019. The golf course will be transformed into a nature preserve public park called Southfield Oaks County Park, adjacent to Southfield’s Beech Woods Park. The project is a 20-year renewal partnership agreement that allows for collaboration and cost sharing between both the county and the city, allowing Southfield to retain ownership of the park while the county operates it and granting Southfield residents free access. A budget of $2 million has been allocated for this portion of the renovation of the former golf course. An investment of over $7 million will be made at Beech Woods Park and Southfield Oaks County Park within three years to enhance recreational amenities and restore natural features with a combination of federal, county and city funding. The planned improvements include the construction of a new playscape, new all-season restrooms, new picnic shelters and improved walkways.
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Marshall is well familiar with the Brother Rice community, for he attended Brother Rice before his family moved to Chicago in the middle of his high school years. Marshall’s older brothers, Willis and Brian, were both graduates of Brother Rice. Before leaving a legacy at Southfield A&T, Marshall played college football at Youngstown State University before playing three seasons at quarterback in the professional Arena Football League. Marshall was the head coach of Detroit Northwestern from 2011-2012 before joining the Southfield A&T coaching staff for eight seasons as an assistant. Behind Marshall, Southfield A&T became a team of firsts as the Warriors earned the school’s first-ever regional title, state fi-
Oakland County is to contribute $1.5 million towards these improvements. “Oakland County Parks continues to be a great partner to the city of Southfield as we work collectively together to expand recreational opportunities throughout Southfield and the county,” said Mayor Ken Siver. “This partnership and investment in Beech Woods Park will greatly improve the amenities, such as walking and hiking trails, as well as the park’s infrastructure and access improvements.” This partnership is through Oakland County’s Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan, which is a $20.2 million program to enhance parks and recreation in communities that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan utilizes funds from the American Rescue Plan Act matched by the county, with a portion of the funds dedicated toward the expansion of the Oakland County park system through longterm agreements with local governments for the county to assume responsibility for managing multiple municipal parks, which were approved earlier this year and include Pontiac Oaks in Pontiac, Oak Park Woods in Oak Park and the addition of Ambassador Park to Red Oaks County Park in Madison Heights. Oakland County Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles emphasized the integral
nals berth and state title in 2023, and Marshall was able to do it all alongside his nephew and starting quarterback Isaiah Marshall, who is committed to play football at Kansas next season. Now, Marshall will focus on turning around a Brother Rice program that finished last in a tough Catholic High School League featuring Warren De La Salle, Detroit Catholic Central and league champion Toledo Central Catholic. “I see an opportunity to build on the rich tradition at Brother Rice and continue the legacy that has touched me and my family,” Marshall said. “I really appreciate this chance to be a part of something special,” Marshall said in a press release. “I promise the Brother Rice community that we will be the hardest working team in the off season, anywhere. We are going to get to work right away in the new year and we will make you proud.”
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TOP RIGHT: BEHR’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper. Photo provided by BEHR
ABOVE LEFT: Pantone chose Peach Fuzz as its 2024 color of the year. Photo by PhotoIris2021 | Dreamstime.com
ABOVE RIGHT: Sherwin-Williams describes its 2024 color of the year, Upward, as “a breezy, blissful blue.” Photo provided by Sherwin-Williams
RIGHT: This bedroom features walls painted in Blue Nova, which is Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year. Photo provided by Benjamin Moore
The website adds that Upward is “the color found when we slow down, take a breath and allow the mind to clear.” Glass said Upward would be a nice color for a dining room, depending on how it’s decorated. She also added that it could give a room a “beachy” feel. “It’d be fairly pretty with gold accent pieces as well,” she said. In contrast to the paint companies, Pantone named Peach Fuzz its 2024 color of the year. “Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” Pantone states on its website. “It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body and soul.” In a prepared statement, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director for the Pantone Color Institute, said Peach Fuzz “echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection.” “A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless,” she said. Glass said that, while Peach Fuzz isn’t her favorite color, it would make a nice accent wall in a kid’s bedroom or a bathroom with warm wood.
“It makes your skin feel warm,” she said. “And it just brings a warmth and an attractiveness to the bathroom.” Emily Sikora — of Just By Happenstance in Clinton Township, who refinishes furniture and deals in home decor, wall art and more — said all the colors pair well together. “There are so many uses, using the deepness of the Cracked Pepper and Blue Nova on your larger furniture pieces (allows) you to set the accents with the softer colors with pillows, artwork and other decor,” she said in an email. “I would also use the lighter colors to refinish smaller pieces of furniture to add a whimsical feel to it.” Sikora added that Blue Nova and Cracked Pepper allow the softness of Peach Fuzz and Upward to “really pop.” When it comes to renovating a house, Glass added that, in her opinion, there’s more value in painting than anything else. “We often say that there’s more bang for your buck in paint than anything else you can do in terms of dollar-fordollar return,” she said. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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They have even inspired people from able engaging with his friends and teachers thrive in this environment where we can all kind of collectively come together.” other schools to start Perception Foundawhile he was in his sensory room. Lara and Maya are now sophomores tions at their own schools. They eventually brought more friends “I feel like it’s helping people become to come engage with the students in the sen- at Detroit Country Day, as well as the cosory room, to encourage more one-on-one, founders of the Perception Foundation, of- more understanding, and with understandficially established in 2020. ing, we can have acceptance,” Maya said. meaningful interactions. “Our community as a whole should be The logo of the Perception Foundation By the time they were in fifth grade, their friend’s parents wanted to build him a a place of inclusion and acceptance for every- is a “duck rabbit,” inspired by a book their sensory room at home. However, they lacked one, and this is, like, something that’s really teachers read to them in elementary school, crucial but maybe not being noticed as much “Duck! Rabbit!” the funds and resources to build one. That’s when Lara and Maya stepped as other things,” Lara said. See PERCEPTION on page 24A in. They decided to make and sell bracelets, raising over $3,000 for the family. It opened Lara’s and Maya’s eyes to the lack of resources and sensory places in public areas and schools. “I feel like that inspired our commitment to creating secure environments for all Jane Reddig, age 72, passed away on December 18, 2023. She was the children and essentially to allow them, kind loving mother of Nick and Eric; dearly loved grandmother of Braddock, of, places to flourish,” Lara said. “I think Aruna, and Kit; and beloved girlfriend of Robert Fickling. Jane grew up that’s a right that everyone should have, and in Birmingham and Bloomfield Village with her father Bill and Vi Gerhard (deceased) and is survived by her sister Jo Ann Patterson. Jane attended I feel like that’s been our guiding mission. Seaholm High School before graduating from Stephens College and the University of Arizona with It’s mainly about contributing to society as a B.A. in Education. Her first teaching assignment was in a one-room schoolhouse at the top of Mt. a whole and how we can shape an inclusive Lemmon, Arizona. She would go on to travel the world and raised her family as a US Navy spouse community where children with autism, in Hawaii, Virginia, Florida, and California. She spent her final years in Fairfax, Virginia with her many STACKED LOGO HEX #FFFFFF adults with autism or anyone with any neufriends. Jane loved long walks, skiing, swimming, tennis, and golfing. Jane’s life will be celebrated at rodevelopmental disorders can essentially Kirk in the Hills (Bloomfield Township, MI) on May 11th, 2024. 0237-2402
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In this book, the narrators debate whether the illustration is a duck or a rabbit. “There’s not one true way to see the world. It’s not just black or white, but rather we can all perceive our world differently, and it’s correct and accepted,” Lara said.
Podcast series
The Perception Foundation is currently working with the National Council for Severe Autism on a podcast series that they say will debunk the myths of autism and share real stories and real science. They are still in the process of developing the series, but they hope to have the first post before Autism Awareness Month in April. The series will start off on the National Council for Severe Autism and the Perception Foundation’s Instagram accounts in the form of reels and posts. Anyone will be able to follow the series and learn more about autism. The National Council for Severe Autism is still making their account, and the Perception Foundation’s Instagram handle is @the_perception_foundation.
Working with Emagine Health Services
The Perception Foundation does several events with Emagine Health Services, an Applied Behavior Analysis therapy agency in Detroit. ABA services help the quality of life of individuals through therapy that targets things such as communication skills, daily living skills and more. They offer ABA services, speech services and occupational services for people with autism 21 and younger. They have been working together for about a year by collaborating on events and sensory rooms. The Perception Founda-
tion is currently planning a sensory room in Emagine Health Services’ clinic. “They (Lara and Maya) are so young, and you kind of forget that when you’re speaking to them, because they know so much in regards to autism and they are always wanting to learn more, willing to learn more, and they are very receptive and very communicative. It has just been really, really pleasant,” Emagine Health Services owner Samah Khatib said.
Building rooms
They previously helped build a sensory room at Dearborn High School, and they are currently in the process of building one for Bloom Pediatrics and Zeeland High School. They also plan on building one for the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services once they finish their construction. They primarily raise funds to build these sensory rooms through sweatshirt sales throughout the year. They also apply to various grants. Maya said the best part of this journey for her has been the people they have worked with along the way. “It’s been like a wonderful journey with all these incredible people that have just like really made such a profound impact on my person, because we’ve made like, one huge compassionate community together that I know will keep growing even after we go to college, even after we keep working,” Maya said. Lara said she appreciates how they have learned and exemplified how one small action can lead to something big. “If we invest time and invest resources, we can really create something meaningful and long lasting in our community,” Lara said. “I feel like that’s something that we both just really want to see.” Their goal is to build 20 sensory rooms for underprivileged schools and institutions
Twins Lara and Maya Hammoud have been dedicated to helping their peers feel more comfortable in their surroundings since they were in first grade. Lara and Maya run the Perception Foundation at Detroit Country Day. Photos provided by the Perception Foundation
by September. They want to raise $10,000 to build these rooms, since each classroom costs $500 to furnish. They said they look forward to growing this foundation into adulthood as long as they can.
To learn more about the Perception Foundation, visit perceptionfoundation. com or @the_perception_foundation on Instagram. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
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Large order of TVs sent to Texas and Detroit
NOVI — An Ohio man who purchased 10 televisions from Best Buy in Novi Dec. 7 went to pick up the order the next day and was told that nine of the televisions had been delivered to a residence in Texas, and one of them had been delivered to a residence off Vinewood Street in Detroit, according to a Novi police report. The order included nine Samsung 4K UHD smart TVs and one specially ordered Samsung 8K UHD smart TV. The order cost the man $6,349.29. A store associate said that the delivery instructions were changed through email and stated that the buyer was moving to Texas and needed the televisions delivered there and not to the Novi store. The real buyer did not receive an email because his email password had been changed. The specially ordered TV was delivered to the Vinewood address. Detectives later advised the man that the Vinewood address was a vacant lot. The man stated he only wanted the reports for documentation at this time and had no other information. He was advised that because his primary residence is in Ohio, he should make any identity theft reports in that jurisdiction.
Woman steals planter
NOVI — Police were sent to a residence in Novi Dec. 5 after a man saw a suspicious person in his Ring doorbell camera footage coming from the east side of his home. Then on Dec. 8, he realized that a large iron planter was missing. The planter was last seen next to his air conditioning unit. The man could not recall how much the planter was worth; however, he stated that he has had the planter for approximately 15 years. The planter was also extremely rusted and had a patina all over it, according to the report. After viewing the footage from the Ring camera, police said it appeared that a woman carried a large item from the east side of the home. According to the police report, the planter was valued at $50. The resident only wished to document the incident at this time, in case anyone else in the subdivision had a similar problem.
Retail fraud reported
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 3, Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to a golf store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a report of a retail fraud that had occurred the day prior. Management stated that around 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2, a woman went into the store and placed a blue Nike hoodie valued at $104 into her purse. She then approached the checkout counter, removed two shirts
and the Nike hoodie from her purse, and asked to return them. As management grew suspicious, they questioned the woman and began to review security surveillance. The woman stated she had to run to her car, then left with the merchandise. The case was under investigation.
Resident reports stolen package
BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 2 at approximately 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Ruffner regarding a report of a larceny. The victim, a 40-year-old male resident, stated that a package he was expecting was delivered to his home at around 8 p.m. by UPS, but when he opened the package, he found that it was not what he had ordered. The intended package had contents valued at approximately $250 and was stolen from his porch. An investigation was ongoing.
Stolen firearm found after traffic stop
BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol identified a vehicle running a red light at Woodward Avenue and Bowers Street at 4 p.m. Dec. 2. Officers performed a traffic stop and immediately identified signs of intoxication from the suspect, a 26-year-old Detroit man. The suspect informed officers that he had a firearm in the vehicle and was licensed to carry it. In the car, they also found an open bottle of liquor, a marijuana cigarette and a cup containing alcohol. A field sobriety evaluation was conducted, and the driver was arrested. After the arrest, officers learned that the firearm was a stolen firearm.
his home and was still determining if any other items were missing. Police said the residence has no alarm system and no surveillance system. A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were continuing to investigate. Deputies leaving the above incident were flagged down by another resident who lives on Fawn Hill, stating his house had also been broken into. The 46-year-old man stated he had returned to his residence around 9 p.m., and several friends had arrived. One of his friends told him the police were outside his neighbor’s because their home had been broken into. The victim began to check throughout his house and discovered that his bedroom dresser drawers were open. The victim stated that some coin rolls had been taken, but he was unsure if any other items had been taken. Deputies found that the rear door had been damaged, and a safe in the main bedroom had been opened. The residence had no alarm system and one surveillance camera. A K9 unit and a drone unit responded to the scene and initiated a track, which were both unsuccessful. Police were investigating.
Watches, paperwork missing from safe after home break-in
HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-year-old Southfield man was arrested around 5:50 p.m. Dec. 5 after he was caught stealing two prepaid cellphones and hair trimmer kits from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road. The stolen merchandise totaled $162.95. Police were investigating.
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 2500 block of Ashburton Court in reference to a breaking and entering at 9:49 p.m. Nov. 25. The complainant, a 64-year-old man from Oakland Township, reported returning home to find that someone had entered his home through a window. Deputies met with the complainant, who stated he had returned home to find that someone had ransacked the closet in the primary bedroom and opened the drawers in the bathroom. His safe had been opened, and watches and paperwork were missing. The victim was unsure if he had left the safe locked. The residence had no alarm system and no surveillance system. Police were investigating.
Homes broken into, items stolen
Attempted robbery reported
Shoplifter arrested at Kroger
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to Fawn Hill Court for a breaking and entering at 9:28 p.m. Nov. 25. A 40-year-old man reported returning home to find the door of his residence open, broken glass in the home, and jewelry missing. Deputies met with the homeowner, who stated he had come home to find all the doors to his basement open. He went upstairs and discovered that the back door had been kicked in. The complainant stated that two watches were missing. He had been remodeling
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a coffee shop in the 2500 block of Rochester Road for a report of an attempted armed robbery at 9:21 p.m. Nov. 11. A 21-year-old Rochester Hills woman said two unknown males armed with firearms attempted to rob her. She stated that the suspects fled in a vehicle eastbound on Barclay Circle. She had left the coffee shop and crossed the parking lot to her vehicle when two unknown males came up behind her and pointed handguns at her stomach. The victim stated that the suspects were
demanding the keys to her car, a black 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The victim stated that she did not have anything and started to scream for help. Several people in the parking lot started to take notice of what was happening and tried to help her. She stated that, suddenly, a newer-model, all-black Ram pickup with tinted windows pulled up alongside her and the suspects. The suspects got into the truck and fled eastbound on Barclay Circle. The suspects include two males wearing gray masks and hoodies, and an unknown individual driving the getaway vehicle. There was a 10-minute delay in the call, but the area was checked without results for the suspects. No businesses had video cameras in the parking lot.
Man arrested after reportedly following a man home, resisting police
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of Princeton at 12:34 a.m. Nov. 14. The caller, a 30-year-old man from Shelby Township, said a blue 2006 Buick Lacrosse had followed them home and pulled into his driveway before leaving. Deputies located the vehicle near John R and Hamlin roads and initiated a traffic stop. The driver was unlicensed and stated he did not speak English, although he was able to answer basic questions. The driver was ordered out of the vehicle and became noncompliant. When deputies attempted to handcuff him, he began pulling his arms away and tightened up. They pinned him up against the car and were eventually able to take him into custody. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was arrested and lodged at Oakland County Jail.
Man robbed in hotel room by masked suspects
SOUTHFIELD — A man told police that at 6:33 a.m. Nov. 26, his hotel room, in the 28000 block of Northwestern Highway, was broken into. A group of masked perpetrators entered with firearms and stole the victim’s designer sunglasses and cash.
Champagne stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:46 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole $367.88 worth of champagne from Holiday Market, 1203 S. Main St.
Vehicle stolen from driveway
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person stole a 2005 Chevy Blazer from a driveway in the 1300 block of McLean Avenue.
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Fire & Ice Show: Featuring ice sculpting and fire magic with fire eating, breathing, swords and more, 2-4 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us Chamber Music Detroit: Hear violinist Daniel Hope, 8 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, cmdetroit.org/2023-24/hope
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