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FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — A project that city officials said could reduce internet bills for residents of Farmington and Farmington Hills was re-

cently launched.

The “Farmington Area FiberCity” project was described in a press release as a “revolutionary fiber optic infrastructure investment that will bring a fast, affordable and reliable all-fiber internet network to every home, business, and institution in

both cities.”

Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa is part of the broadband committee that Farmington and Farmington Hills formed.

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Farmington United hockey restores program success one step at a time

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FARMINGTON — Whether it’s in the rink, in the school or in the locker room, there’s a different feeling around Farmington United hockey this season.

The team is a co-op between Farmington and North Farmington high schools, and the past few seasons have offered one obstacle after another, including roster size and performance.

The team went winless in 2020 in a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and held a 2-23 record in 2021. Every area had room for improvement.

In came head coach Anthony Lietz, a 2010 Farmington High School graduate who played for the high school hockey team between 2007 and 2009.

Lietz took the head coach position for the 2021 season and immediately got started with rejuvenating the hockey program.

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County to turn former Beech Woods Golf Course into nature preserve

Corewell Health nurse highlights effort to form nurses union

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METRO DETROIT — Lisa Vergos has been a nurse with Corewell Health — formerly Beaumont Hospital — for approximately 20 years.

Corewell has multiple locations, including in Farmington Hills, Royal Oak and Troy.

Vergos is a research nurse clinician at Corewell’s hospital in Royal Oak. According to Vergos, nurses at Royal Oak Beaumont attempted to form a union in 2019, but the effort failed, due to resistance from the hospital and COVID-19 constraints.

Recently, talks about forming a union began again, but this time it involves more than just the nurses at the Royal Oak location.

“Corewell Health now encompasses everything that was Spectrum. Spectrum Health on the west side of the state merged with Beaumont, and then they renamed it Corewell Health,” Vergos said. “Anything that held the Beaumont name is Corewell Health East, and that’s where we stopped our campaign.”

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TOP: Corewell Health nurse Lisa Vergos is part of an effort to form a nurses union at Corewell Health East locations. ABOVE: Higher wages and changing nurse-to-patient ratios are two of the primary reasons Corewell Health nurse Lisa Vergos wants to form a nurses’ union at Corewell Health East locations.

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.

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,” See BEECH WOODS on page 11A

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WATCH Dirty underwear dropped at business

FARMINGTON — An officer responded to a business in the area of Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road recently for a report of an unknown male who, on three separate occasions, discarded soiled underwear on the business’s property.

The officer reviewed security footage and learned the subject was an older white man with gray hair, bald on top. He was wearing a light-blue sweatshirt, dark sweatpants and sneakers with white soles. The subject was seen in the security footage carrying white cotton brief underwear.

‘Odd’ credit card signup at Novi store results in fraud investigation

FARMINGTON — A Farmington man told police that back in March he opened a credit card at a store in Novi. He described the interaction with the store em-

ployee who was assisting him as “odd,” according to police.

Shortly after the interaction with the store employee, the man began receiving numerous notifications from various businesses and financial institutions regarding unauthorized purchases and credit card applications. The notifications went on for months.

His bank told him to file a police report, and a detective is currently investigating the case with Novi police.

Cash stolen from register

FARMINGTON — Police responded to a restaurant in the 24000 block of Orchard Lake Road recently for a report of a breaking and entering that employees had discovered.

After reviewing security footage, officers learned that an unknown suspect had arrived at the rear of the restaurant at 2:53 a.m. that day in a light-colored SUV. The suspect forced entry into the restaurant and stole the cash register, which contained approximately $150. No viable DNA evidence or fingerprints were located. The case has been closed pending suspect identification.

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The resident said he did not ship an empty package. He believes the item was stolen en route.

Employees arrested for embezzling thousands

Crash reveals cocaine possession

WATCH FARMINGTON — Several employees of a business in the 22000 block of Farmington Road were allegedly caught embezzling merchandise using a process referred to as “skip scanning.”

The employees were on scene when officers arrived. Through the investigation, it was learned that several employees had been participating in the embezzlement scheme for several months and had stolen thousands of dollars worth of merchandise. The employees admitted to participating in the scheme and were arrested.

Cars stolen, others damaged at dealership

FARMINGTON — Officers were dispatched to a used car dealership on Grand River Avenue for a report that several vehicles had been stolen and others were damaged recently.

Two vehicles were reported stolen and three more were broken into and damaged but were not stolen, police said. Security footage was reviewed, but was not helpful, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

Samsung phone stolen from mail

FARMINGTON — A resident told police that he recently mailed a Samsung cellphone valued at $1,200 to AT&T using

FARMINGTON — Police responded to the area of Nine Mile and Grand River Avenue recently regarding an injury crash in which the vehicle caught fire.

Police said the intoxicated 31-year-old male driver was removed from the vehicle and the fire was extinguished. The driver was transported to Corewell Health for medical treatment, and during an inventory search of the vehicle, cocaine was located in the vehicle. The cocaine was confiscated, and a blood search warrant was obtained. The case was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for charges of cocaine possession and impaired driving.

Man steals wine box

FARMINGTON — Officers were dispatched to a liquor store in the 34000 block of Grand River Avenue for a report that a man had taken a box of wine from the store without paying recently.

Upon arrival, officers located the subject in the area and detained him. He was found with the wine in his possession. However, the store did not wish to press charges if the wine was returned, which it was. The subject was identified and was advised not to return to the store, or he would be arrested for trespassing.

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TEEN HELPS RAISE AWARENESS FOR DOWN SYNDROME

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD/BIRMINGHAM — GiGi’s Playhouse has had a profound impact on the Kim family since before it officially opened its doors in Southfield almost five years ago.

The Kims are Birmingham residents who were involved in some of the fundraising before GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit officially opened its doors in 2019, and their 14-yearold daughter, Elena, has been an active participant at GiGi’s ever since.

GiGi’s Playhouse is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization with a vision to “change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.”

GiGi’s provides free therapeutic, educational and career training programs for over 30,000 individuals of all ages. In the 20 years since GiGi’s was founded, 58 locations have opened in the U.S. and Mexico, and it is the nation’s only network of “Down Syndrome Achievement Centers,” facilities aimed towards providing skills and growing confidence in individuals with Down syndrome.

As a parent to a child with Down syndrome, Ema Kim said GiGi’s Playhouse has been a blessing.

“GiGi’s Playhouse has other playhouses across the country, but the one in Southfield is the only one in Michigan,” she said. “And it’s the only location, the only organization where there’s actually a physical space that I can take my daughter to for programs that are specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome.”

Elena is currently enrolled in “Art Explosion,” a program that explores different art media and fosters creativity, and “Teen Tastic,” which helps teenagers build social and problem-solving skills.

Elena’s older sister, Elie, a Notre Dame

Preparatory School and Marist Academy sophomore, began volunteering at GiGi’s last year and strongly advocates for Down syndrome awareness.

“Down syndrome is a type of special needs where people wear it on their face,” Elie stated. “Just because they wear it on their face, people assume that they can’t do a lot of things that a normal human or a teenager can do, which is not the case at all.

That was what I wanted to bring awareness to and to let those who don’t know about Down syndrome know that they’re not limited; they act just the same as us. They might have a few more challenges but aren’t limited.”

On Dec. 2, Elie presented a check for $10,000 from 100+ Women Who Care Motown to GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit. The group of women select local charities to receive donations. Each member donates $100, which helps make a greater impact, resulting in a minimum donation of $10,000. Ema Kim is a member of this group, and through this connection, Elie was able to help raise funds for a cause close to her heart.

“The only words that kept coming to me in the time spent there were ‘joy and love.’

The people who organize the association, the people who volunteer and the Down syndrome community are just so loving, and it was wonderful,” 100+ Women Who Care Motown co-founder Nancy Sullivan said.

Denise Moore, the president of GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit, stated that the women from 100+ Women Who Care Motown seemed just as touched as everyone at GiGi’s was about the contribution.

“We were thrilled they chose our organization to give back to,” she said. “I’m around special needs kids all the time, so it’s interesting to see someone that’s not.

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Holocaust survivor and American war hero remembered FARMINGTON HILLS — The Zekelman Holocaust Center recently notified the public that Dr. Guy Stern, a Holocaust survivor and American war hero, has died at the age of 101.

Born Günther Stern in Hildesheim, in Germany in 1922, he was the only member of his family to escape the Nazis, according to a press release from the Zekelman Holocaust Center. Traveling alone to America at age 15 in hopes of securing sponsorship in the United States for his parents and siblings, Stern would later learn of their deaths in the Holocaust.

Bilingual and a skilled negotiator, he and a band of other enlisted men known as The Ritchie Boys are credited with securing more than half of the actionable intelligence gathered in Europe during World War II, according to the release.

“Dr. Stern was a pillar at The (Holocaust Center),” the release states. “He joined our Board of Directors in 1987, served on advisory committees and assumed the role of Interim Executive Director following the 2008 passing of Founder Rabbi Charles Rosenzveig.

Until his death, Dr. Stern served as the Director of our International Institute of the Righteous.”

“Guy’s contribution to the Allied war effort is a well-studied and established fact. He and the other Ritchie Boys were instrumental in the outcome of the war,” Rabbi Eli Mayerfeld, the CEO of the center, stated in the release. “He is a hero in every sense of the word. Truly, Guy Stern was a national treasure, and he will be greatly missed.”

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FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Fire Department and the city of Farmington Hills Emergency Preparedness Commission are set to offer an American Heart Association Heartsaver class for members of the public to learn CPR, AED and tourniquet skills 5:30-10 p.m. Jan. 25 at Fire Station 4, located at 28711 Drake Road, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

The course is designed for anyone, including people with little to no medical training.

“This class will give community members the skills they need to start lifesaving measures when a traumatic injury or illness happens,” Farmington Hills Fire Chief Jon Unruh stated in the release. “Every second counts, especially in an instance of cardiac arrest, and we want to make sure our community is as prepared as possible.”

According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital each year.

Bystander intervention can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival if CPR is administered immediately after cardiac arrest. With the training, participants will learn how to recognize cardiac arrest and the actions to take while awaiting first-responder arrival, according to the release.

The class is open to individuals ages 12 and older. Children younger than 18 years must register with a parent or guardian. Registration costs $10 for residents of Farmington Hills or Farmington and $20 for non-residents. To receive an American Heart Association Certificate of Training, an additional $20 fee is required, regardless of residency.

The electronic certification card can be printed or accessed online and is valid for two years, the release states. The class requires that participants are physically able to kneel on the floor and able to use their arms and hands to perform continuous chest compressions.

To ensure the proper student-instructor ratio, registration fees are due by Thursday, Jan. 18, and are non-refundable, according to the release. Payments may be made with cash or via check at the Farmington Hills Fire Department Headquarters/Station 5, 31455 W. 11 Mile Road. Cash payments must be made with exact change; checks should be made payable to the city of Farmington Hills. To register or for more information, email fdevents@fhgov.com.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A partnership between the city of Farmington Hills and the American Red Cross is offering blood donors an opportunity to win Super Bowl tickets.

A blood drive is set to take place 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Costick Activities Center, 28600 W. 11 Mile Road.

“All Jan. 2024 American Red Cross blood donors are automatically entered into the Super Bowl LVII ticket giveaway,” a press release from the city of Farmington Hills states. “Entries are made via the donor’s email address and are limited to one entry per email.”

To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “costickcenter.” Those interested in participating can also call (800) 733-2767.

To complete health history questions in advance, visit redcross blood.org/rapidpass.

The minimum weight requirement for donors 18 and older is 115 pounds. Students 16 and 17 years old can also participate, but height and weight requirements must be met, according to the release.

JFS offers program for caregivers WEST BLOOMFIELD — Offered in partnership with Jewish Family Service and the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, the JFS is set to host a program for caregivers on six consecutive Mondays Jan. 22-Feb. 26, according to a release from JFS. According to the release, the program is designed to help caregivers take care of themselves by learning new techniques for relaxation and incorporating exercise into daily living.

It could also help attendees manage emotions, including guilt, anger and depression; improve confidence in coping with caregiver demands; and connect with resources that may be of value.

According to the release, those who register must be a family caregiver.

The release also states that registration is required.

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SiFi Networks, a privately owned telecom company in New Jersey that funds, builds and operates communitywide fiber optic networks, is privately funding the more than $70 million project, according to the release.

“No taxpayer money will be used for this project,” LaRussa said.

However the two cities jointly paid for a $67,000 feasibility study in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration.

SiFi will own the infrastructure and allow internet service providers to rent from them and use their fiber to provide service to residents and businesses.

Spectrum, which owns its own network, is currently the primary internet provider in the area, according to LaRussa.

LaRussa expects the project to be completed within two years. According to the release, the project will provide access to all of the nearly 50,000 households, businesses and institutions in the Farmington area, with speeds up to 10 gigabits per second, which would make it among the fastest residential internet speeds available in the U.S. The project is an open access network, allowing for fiber infrastructure to be shared by multiple service providers, which can include internet, wireless and other services.

“You don’t tell DHL, the U.S. Postal Service, UPS (or) FedEx to build their own roads to come deliver parcels to your house.

They use common infrastructure and compete on service. Very similarly, that’s the method that we’re taking here, is we’re providing a common infrastructure that can be utilized by multiple service providers to then compete for your business,” LaRussa said.

One company is already in the mix.

“T-Mobile came on as an anchor tenant, if you will, to start to kick it off,” LaRussa said. “So, they will be providing home internet. They’re typically known as a wireless provider, but, obviously, for their business, it makes sense to bundle home internet with a cellular plan, so they’ve decided to be one of the anchor tenants for this project. … T-Mobile, to do this themselves, they would have to build their own fiber-optic network, but they’ve made the choice to come onboard and provide service via this common infrastructure solution.”

According to LaRussa, other than SiFi paying normal fees for permits, there are no financial arrangements in place between the cities and SiFi.

“The infrastructure build itself is 100% privately funded,” LaRussa said. “The only cost to the cities was the original feasibility study. … The roles for the cities are going to be arranging for the permits and the right of way (and) allocating public lands for the consolidation points for the network.”

As for how much residents might save as a result of the FiberCity project, LaRussa said he did not have enough data at hand to say. A representative from SiFi did not respond to requests to provide that information.

LaRussa shared information about the average cost of internet bills for local residents.

“If subscribers have AT&T service the primary research said the range for DSL was roughly $50-$60, depending on the speed, and for fiber, it was between $60 and $100, monthly,” he said. “For Spectrum, they were charging $70 a month for basic, and if it was in a bundle, the charge would drop to $60. … And then if you had Wide Open West or WOW, it looks like their tiered broadband service ranged from $50 for the slowest speed to $80 for the highest speed.”

Marcus Bowman, a community relations manager for SiFi Networks, shared his thoughts about the project.

“The cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills demonstrate the power of two communities coming together to champion a vital infrastructure project that directly benefits all their residents with crucially needed modern-day connectivity,” Bowman stated via the release. “SiFi Networks is delighted to make the long-term investment in the Farmington area because we see how fiber networks transform communities into hubs of innovation, remote work, better healthcare and smart city services.”

For Farmington Hills City Manager Gary Mekjian, there is a correlation between his city’s 50th anniversary in 2023 and the Farmington Area FiberCity project.

“As we celebrate the City of Farmington Hills’ 50th anniversary, we’re looking forward to the future and with the addition of SiFi Networks’ trailblazing technology to our City’s infrastructure, the future is fast approaching,” Mekjian stated via the release.

From LaRussa’s perspective, SiFi’s investment opens the door for a competitive market that can benefit consumers.

“Having privately owned infrastructure is a barrier to competition,” he said. “When you take that away and you don’t have the premium pricing power of running it on your own network, now the elements of competition are, ‘I have to compete on the speed of my connection, the quality of the service and the price.’ So, I think this comSee FIBER on page 16A

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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 long-term 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 role that community feedback has played in the Healthy Communities Park and Outdoor Recreation Investment Plan from residents who care deeply about the future of the parks.

“The community members speak out loud and boldly on these parks,” she said. “All of these parks had residents who were highly vocal on how they wanted to see this

move forward and how they definitely did not want to see it move forward. So, I feel like the county did a great job to allow the municipality to do the legwork on what the residents wanted. And then we were able to negotiate with the leadership of each of those municipalities to come up with something that was going to work for both parties.”

The city of Southfield and the county encouraged residents to submit their input on the future of Beech Woods Park through an online survey or in person at the city’s tree lighting ceremony. Simon Rivers, the associate planner at the county parks department and a Southfield resident, said that he received feedback from around 40 residents at the tree lighting, and when asked to rank their top three highest priorities, residents said that they wanted walking paths, all-season restrooms and restoration of the Rouge River.

As a Southfield resident and county parks employee, Rivers offered a unique perspective to the project.

“We’ve seen how important parks and outdoor recreation have been ever since the pandemic, and I’m really excited that my job is collaborating within my city to improve our parks and our natural resources, because I started walking during the pandemic to get outside and reflect on life,” he said. “It’s really great for both your physical and your mental health, so I’m excited that we have some new stuff coming to Southfield and some new, exciting opportunities for parks and recreation.”

For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/ community/oakland-county-parks and select “get involved” and “planning.”

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Vergos shared what led to the renewed effort to unionize.

“In a post-COVID world, the nurses — everywhere, I’m guessing — would hope that things would’ve changed after all the work that we did during COVID and all the risks that we took during COVID, but no. Corporate greed being what it is, they continue to line their pockets and do what they need to do,” she said. “We get more and more work. We get more and more patients.

They don’t give us raises; if they do, it’s like 2% and we should be grateful.”

One of Vergos’ primary concerns is the nurse-to-patient ratio.

“There’s a best practice for the nurseto-patient ratio. If it’s an ICU nurse, it’s one to two patients. If it’s progressive care, it’s one nurse for every three patients,” she said. “Especially on the med (surgery) units, they continuously go over those patient ratios and they always (say), ‘Well, we don’t have enough nurses.’ Then hire more nurses. … Pay them better, give them better benefits, treat them the way they should be treated, and you’ll have every nurse you

want to have.”

Corewell Health sent a statement about Corewell Health East nurses attempting to unionize.

“We are aware of union organizing activity taking place at some of our hospitals,” the statement reads. “We respect team members’ right to choose to be represented by a union or to remain union free. We will continue to provide team members with information about unions, how unionization affects health care organizations, and our strong preference to maintain a direct working relationship with the incredible team members who serve our patients and communities.”

At press time, Corewell did not respond to the specific concerns brought up by Vergos, including her interest in nurses receiving higher wages and the nurse-to-patient ratio.

“We called the Teamsters, and within 48 hours I met with them and had cards in my hand to start signing,” Vergos said. “We are in our campaign. … We are collecting physical signatures, electronic signatures.

We are holding meetings. … We’ve collected quite a bit of signatures, which I will not say (the amount).”

Vergos shared what the requirement is for a nurses’ union to be formed.

“To call for a vote, you need 30% of the total (nurse) population to sign cards saying that they have an interest in the union,” she said. “When you get 30% you can legally go to the National Labor (Relations) Board and petition for a vote. To win the vote, when you finally get your vote, you have to have a majority plus one.”

Vergos said that she signed the first card in October.

She estimated that there are between 8,000 and 9,000 nurses at Corewell Health East.

It is not yet known when a vote may be called.

“I don’t think that we’re going to fail getting a petition to vote,” Vergos said. “If for some reason we don’t win the day then I think what would happen is we would have to wait a year to call another vote, and we would have to continue to work hard. …

There’s a huge fear in the nursing world about unionizing. … It’s a legitimate fear, and it keeps a lot of nurses from stepping forward.”

The risk of losing her job as a result of her attempt to form a nurse’s union is one that Vergos is willing to take.

“We deserve a seat at the table when it comes to how units are staffed, what our

wages should be (and) where we are with seniority,” she said. “We can negotiate with the union to get our ratios. We can negotiate better wages for ourselves. … We feel we’re within our right to stand and fight and unionize so we can get what we need.”

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WALKER, SPARTANS STOMP GOLDEN GRIZZLIES 79-62

EAST LANSING — It’s the same story each year with the same ending for Oakland University in their head-to-head matchups with Michigan State. The storyline has played out 22 straight times to be exact.

Courtesy of a 12-1 Spartans run that gave Tom Izzo and company a 51-31 lead with 12:10 left in the second half, Michigan State cruised to a 79-62 win over Oakland University on Dec. 18 at the Breslin Center, leading the all-time series 22-0.

“I’m as disappointed as I’ve ever been coming out of this place,” Oakland coach Greg Kampe said. “The first three-to-five minutes in the second half really angered me. It changed the game. We let (Tyson) Walker have a one-pass, wide-open three to start the second half. Our team is based on our defense. Our defense in the first half was phenomenal.”

Michigan State (6-5) countered Oakland’s defensive efforts with an equally impressive first half performance, holding the Golden Grizzlies (6-7) to 29% from the floor.

Oakland guard Blake Lampman kept the Golden Grizzlies offense alive with a trio of triples in the first half, including one that cut the Spartans lead to two just before the break, but a 9-3 run by Michigan State kept Oakland behind 30-22 at halftime.

Spartans guard Tyson Walker led the way with a team-high 14 points, 12 of which came in the second half when Walker caught fire on the floor. Walker became the 24thfastest Michigan State player to reach 1,000 career points in the win.

“He’s a special guy,” coach Tom Izzo said. “He reminds me of Gary Harris back in the day. He plays both ends hard as hell, and we need him more than we did Gary offensively. Hats off to Tyson. I’m extremely proud of him.”

Townsend led all scorers with 17 points while Oakland guard Rocket Watts, who played for Michigan State in 2020 before transferring in 2021, added 16. Lampman

had 12 points in the loss.

Oakland honed in on controlling Walker throughout the matchup, and efficiently followed the game plan in the first half, but guards Jaden Akins and A.J. Hoggard were each able to chip in 11 points in the win.

Kampe said once Walker got going in the second half, everything fell out of place for the Golden Grizzlies defensive unit.

“There had to be four eyes on him every time he touched the ball,” Kampe said.

“That was our terminology. He’s got to see four eyes so he’ll give it up. The first catch of the second half, no eyes. The second catch of the second half, no eyes.”

Michigan State’s bench, which outscored Oakland’s bench 31-5, played a pivotal role in the scoring department as Tre Hollman (8), Carson Cooper (7), and Coen Carr (7) each provided a spark.

The Spartans outscored the Golden Grizzlies 18-8 off of turnovers.

It’s a crushing loss for an Oakland team that had played competitively this season against premier opponents, earning a win against Xavier and close losses to Ohio State and Illinois.

“We play those games for a lot of reasons,” Kampe said. “One is the money, and two is because Izzo and I believe the same thing — you make your team better. It’s not about your coaching record or your record, it’s about being good in March. At our level, the only way you get to the tournament is if you win three games in March. I would love to be 11-1 and not playing anybody, and this team could be that, but that’s not going to make us better in March.”

Oakland will travel to Cleveland State on Dec. 28 while Michigan State is slated to host Indiana State on Dec. 30.

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“When I got here, we restocked the inventory, so to speak, and restocked the shelves, and last year was implementing culture, and we did that,” Lietz said. “Now that we’ve restocked and have a culture, we’re able to go out there and focus on winning games. It’s hard to win games when you don’t have players and the culture’s not there, so I definitely think there’s an order in which things come.”

The 2021 season was less record-based and more about shaping the future, and it’s paying off this season.

Currently 7-4 and first in the Oakland Activities Association White league with a 3-1 division record — Farmington previously held a 3-13 record in the past three years — Farmington is rolling on the offensive end behind senior captain Ryan Elenich.

Elenich, a forward, leads the team with 18 goals and 33 points — which already matches his point total from last season — after joining the team his junior year.

Elenich’s twin brother, Paul, played for Farmington in 2021 without his brother, and Ryan Elenich said he’s enjoyed seeing the team grow over the years.

“It’s really exciting,” Ryan Elenich said.

“I got a brother (Paul) who played on the team for some of those years, and I would come to the games. I watched them not do so great. Just like the whole attitude of how everyone and the school sees the team now is really cool. It’s changed a lot.”

Paul Elenich, who currently has 11 points on the season as a defenseman, is one of seven Farmington players to have double-

digit points this season, including secondyear varsity player and senior forward Chris Wilson.

A vocal leader this season, Wilson is tied for the team high in assists (16) and currently has 22 points on the season.

Wilson went through the trials and tribulations of last season, but he said it’s been a different atmosphere this year for Farmington.

“Personally, I take pride in every game we play in, because even from last year at our home games, we had decent attendance, but it was casual,” Wilson said. “This year, I can honestly say about every home game that we’re rocking the bar every night.

That’s why anytime we lose at home, I’m upset, because I feel like we earned this as a program. We’ve earned to come out and have a packed crowd.”

Junior forwards Curtis Kent (22) and Anderson Palmer (15), who broke his wrist at the beginning of last season, have both tallied double-digit points this season while Palmer also carries a heavy lead in the penalty minutes department — a comfortable 22-minute lead to be exact.

“We joke that he doesn’t know the rules sometimes,” Lietz said.

Senior defenseman Will Reich and junior defenseman Jack Nielsen forefront the Farmington backline alongside junior goalie Michael Beals, while sophomore forward Ethan Croll has shown his true potential this season as a potential elite-level player.

Junior Enzo Franchi currently has nine points on the year.

When you think of elite-level players in the sophomore class, aside from Croll, sophomore defenseman Brady Brink and sophomore forward Owen Sims should easily come to mind.

ABOVE: Farmington United junior forward Enzo Franchi celebrates a goal.

LEFT: Farmington United sophomore defenseman Brady Brink fires a shot.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Brink and Sims put the OAA league on notice last season when they tallied 25 and 24 points, respectively, and both have returned with a great start to their sophomore campaign.

Brink holds the slight edge in points

with 27 compared to Sims’ 22 right now, but there’s nothing they want more than to see each other succeed.

“He’s (Owen) probably one of my smartest players, if not the smartest,” Lietz

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said. “He just knows where to be. It’s funny,” he said, noting that they call Owen Razor, for Detroit Red Wings player Lucas Raymond, and they call Brink Moritz Seider, “because they came in at the same time.

Both are similar to those guys in a sense. …

When Sims scores, Brady gets so excited.

When Brady scores, Sims gets so excited.”

While Brink and Sims are able to go through the varsity journey together, Sims credits the senior class for pushing the team to succeed this season.

“They play a big part in the team,” Sims said. “Everyone looks up to them, and they make sure everyone is on the right path. That’s really important.”

Players like Brink, Sims and Croll are what Famington and Lietz hope to see more of in the future. Not just because of talent, but because they’re young players who came through the pipeline and grew within the high school program.

Since taking the job in 2021, Lietz has hit the ground running with a primary focus on the middle school players, creating developmental camps for middle schoolers and creating a middle school lunchtime

tour where Lietz and the varsity program visit middle schools in the FarmingtonFarmington Hills area.

The hope for Farmington is that the mixture of varsity success and middle school interaction will create a sustainable foundation for the high school hockey team.

“Ten years ago is when we won states, and for a lot it seems like it was just yesterday,” Lietz said. “To me, that’s a long time ago. I want to get back to our winning ways and I don’t want to be a last-ditch destination anymore, and I think we’ve proven that.”

With plenty of hockey remaining and a 2-point grip on first place in the league, Farmington is eyeing a proper sendoff for a senior class that brought an immeasurable impact for the program.

Maybe, just maybe, a run in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state tournament will be in the cards to go along with it for Farmington.

“I think that’s what we’re all thinking about,” Elenich said. “We’re thinking about just our goals and things for the year. We’re looking for playoffs and for OAA champions in our division. It’s big steps for us. It would be really great to see it.”

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petitive element that we’re introducing will have the intended effect of drawing down prices for internet service. We’ve seen that in other markets where SiFi has entered and done this, and we’ve seen it in other markets where the municipality has built their own internet infrastructure.” A representative could not be reached to provide examples of those communities.

LaRussa was Farmington’s representative on the Joint Municipal Broadband Task Force, which he said consisted of eight people.

The taskforce determined that broadband internet is the fourth most critical utility, following electricity, gas and water, according to the FHA website. The company contracted for the study, CCG, stated that, “In most studies we’ve done, it’s been obvious if cities should move forward or not — but here it’s not so clear.” However, the cities decided to move forward with the project.

According to LaRussa, at the time of the study SiFi Networks had not come forward as a private partner for the project. Once that

happened, the dynamics changed.

“The study was based on whether it was going to be publicly financed or not,” LaRussa said. “Once the private partner presented themselves it kind of cleared the way for us to move forward without any encumbrance, because if a private partner’s presenting themselves, saying, ‘We’re gonna pay for it,’ there’s no longer a question about whether taxpayer money (is) needed or to what extent taxpayer money would need to be utilized to finance the network.”

Due to his opinion that what the project offers is superior to what is available elsewhere in Oakland County and southeast Michigan, LaRussa expressed confidence that it will be an economic development tool for Farmington and Farmington Hills and attract more companies and residents to the area.

“There’s a lot of communities that do a lot of work and it ends up in a binder on a shelf, and to see this actually come to fruition is very gratifying, and it’s a testament to the persistence and, quite frankly, the technical knowledge and know-how that was brought by the residents of the two cities on the task force,” LaRussa said. “We demonstrated the right kind of energy and

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aint companies including BEHR, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams have chosen neutral and muted tones as the 2024 colors of the year, while Pantone is inviting people to “embrace the warmth” with its choice.

The BEHR paint company’s 2024 color of the year is Cracked Pepper — a color that associate broker Laurie Glass, of Cooper Glass Homes with Max Broock Realtors, in Birmingham, said can make a room feel very “rich,” “warm” and “inviting.”

“It’s a striking color that you can really make exciting and warm by adding some rich woods in front of it, and like a warm leather or chocolate sofa, or even a honeycolored sofa,” Glass said. “And then gold, and then a white rug to contrast — it’ll really feel rich. … Very cozy for winter. You’re taking a very striking color and making it very cozy and inviting for winter.”

BEHR’s website describes Cracked Pepper as “a versatile, soft black that elevates every environment.”

According to its website, Cracked Pepper brings a modern appeal that pairs with complementary colors, finishes and materials in both residential and commercial spaces.

Glass added that Cracked Pepper can also give a room a more modern look.

“The thing about Cracked Pepper is that it takes something that may look old and it modernizes it. It can crisp it up, make it look fresh,” she said. “It can also take an imperfect wall and make it look striking.”

Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year is Blue Nova, which the company’s website said will “elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire.”

“With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance,” the website states. “This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal.”

Glass said Blue Nova would work well as a backdrop or an accent wall in a bathroom with white cabinetry and white tile. She also said it could work well as an accent wall in a child’s room, or even as a ceiling color.

“It could also be very interesting as a ceiling paint color, underneath the front porch or even in the basement,” she said. “I’m not really fond of these black and dark gray basement colors. I think they sit very heavy. But something like this blue could bring some real personality to a modern, clean, minimal basement.”

For 2024, Sherwin-Williams named Upward its color of the year, describing the color as “a breezy, blissful blue” on its website.

TOP RIGHT: BEHR’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper.

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ABOVE LEFT: Pantone chose Peach Fuzz as its 2024 color of the year.

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ABOVE RIGHT: Sherwin-Williams describes its 2024 color of the year, Upward, as “a breezy, blissful blue.”

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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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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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2024-2025 Public Art Program: Opening reception for 2-year exhibit featuring 68 local artists, 7-9 p.m., Farmington Hills City Hall, 31555 W. 11 Mile Road, (248) 699-6709

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Detroit Retro Society: Motown concert, 8 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, register at (248) 699-6700

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Celebrate MLK: Learn about history of Jackson House, walk in Legacy March, hear panel discussion, see performances and artwork, and more, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, full schedule at farmlib.org

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Family Nature Night: Live animals and hands-on activities, 6-8 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, register at (248) 699-6700

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FCL Game Day: Learn from and play with Oakland County Gamers, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org

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Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 10 and June

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60. Aid in crime 61. Show pleasure 62. Cantatrice’s offering 63. Student aid 66. *Tierra ____ Fuego 68. Big bang maker, acr.

Lorem Ipsum Berkley Beverly Hills Bingham Farms Birmingham Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Township Center Line Clawson Clinton Township Eastpointe Farmington Farmington Hills Ferndale Franklin Fraser Grosse Pointe Harper Woods Harrison Township Hazel Park Huntington Woods Keego Harbor Lathrup Village Macomb Township Madison Heights Mt. Clemens Novi Oakland Township Orchard Lake Pleasant Ridge Rochester • Rochester Hills Roseville Royal Oak • Shelby Township Southfield St. Clair Shores • Sterling Heights • Sylan Lake Troy Utica Warren West Bloomfield

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DOWN 1. *Atlas page 2. Speedy steed 3. First Nation nation 4. Squirrel away 5. Possessing 6. Full of excitement

45. Group of five 49. Actor DiCaprio 51. Like floss 54. “That’s all she ____” 56. Tequila source 57. Work units 58. Wisecrack 59. Rounded protuberance

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, www.milupus.org/ support-groups, (248) 901-7299

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7. *Opposite of NNE 8. Saintly rings 9. Guilty, e.g.

10. Last word on walkie-talkie 11. Ghana money 12. Guesstimate phrase (2 words) 15. Catch in a snare 20. Nigerian money 22. A Bobbsey twin 24. Steel on boots, pl.

25. *Inlet in Norway 26. Abalone seeker 27. Olden day calculators 29. *Compass ____ 31. TV personality Aiken 32. Ancient Scandinavian characters 33. What actors do 34. *Iberian Peninsula country 36. Serb or Croat 38. Comme ci, comme Áa 42. Past or present

• 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org

‘Lend Me A Tenor’: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 9-11, 16-18 and 22-24, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmingtonplayers.org

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ACROSS 1. Village People’s “____ Man” 6. Certain tray content 9. Little bit, in Mexico 13. Ammo in a quiver, sing.

14. Geological Society of America 15. Young eel 16. Song of praise 17. Snowy ____ or great horned ____ 18. Must-haves 19. *Strait between Russia and Alaska 21. *Smallest of the Great Lakes 23. Crime scene evidence 24. Peter the Great, e.g.

25. Consumer-protecting org.

28. Skiing helmet manufacturer 30. Mother-of-pearl, pl.

35. Type of sail, pl.

37. #29 Down anagram 39. Like Raphael’s cherubs 40. Face shape 41. Tie with a morning coat 43. Dwarf buffalo 44. Short version 46. “At ____, soldier” 47. Supposed giant Himalayan 48. Drool 50. Swimming hole 52. D.C. V.I.P. 53. Jim Acosta’s announcement 55. *Baltic ____ 57. *0∫ latitude 61. *Bay east of India 64. Cuban dance 65. John Keats’ “To Autumn,” e.g.

67. Fortune teller’s card 69. Jeered 70. China’s drinkable export 71. Bird-related 72. Dick and Jane’s dog 73. “Slippery” tree 74. Lean, past tense

Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 252-6962

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Community Sings with Matt Watroba: Interactive family concert, 7-8:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, farmlib.org

7, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700

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