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Eastbound I-696 to close between I-75 and Lahser for 2 years

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK AND MIKE KOURY kpentiuk@candgnews.com, mkoury@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 1, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project will commence, as eastbound and westbound Interstate 696 between Lahser Road and Interstate 75 will be rebuilt in 2025-2026.

In 2027, I-696 between I-75 and Dequindre Road will see improvements such as the rebuilding of the roadway, bridge work and drainage structures.

Additionally, 60 bridges will be repaired, including the rebuilding of the Church Street Plaza bridge that contains Victoria Park. During that construction, a walkway detour will be available.

The project is expected to be completed by fall 2027.

Diane Cross, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation, clarified that westbound traffic will be maintained while eastbound and westbound I-696 will be rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75.

“We’re reconstructing all of the freeway, but one year we will reconstruct the eastbound side and one year the westbound side, but we’re going to always let westbound traffic use the freeway, and we’ll just move them around. We’ll either keep them on the original west while we rebuild east, or we’ll move them to the eastbound side while we rebuild west. West will always have two lanes open,” she explained.

Eastbound traffic will be detoured via southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Highway) and northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696.

“But of course, not everybody’s going to use that detour. So therefore, a side effect, unfortunately, for the project, is we’re going to have a lot of eastbound, heavier traffic on the mile roads,” Cross said. “If somebody’s only going to Royal Oak, they are not going to take that detour, they’re going to just jump on a mile road, whether it’s Eight Mile, anywhere up to M-59, depending on where they’re going. Eastbound is going to be the one that’s going to see heavier traffic on local roads for two years and will be detoured for two years,” Cross said.

She added that this is the first time since the highway was constructed nearly 40 years ago that it has seen a total rehab, and with the exception of Interstate 94, it will be another 20 years before this part of the state has another major freeway reconstruction project.

“It’s a huge investment for Oakland County,” Cross said. “Yeah, it’s a pain in the neck; we totally get that. We all drive the same roads. We drive them, our families drive them, and we hear about it all the time, but what See ROADWORK on page 8A

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

The last phase of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s “Restore the Reuther” project is slated to begin on March 1. Eastbound and westbound I-696 between Lahser Road and I-75 is set to be rebuilt in 2025-2026.

Ferndale library hires within for newest director

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The new director of the Ferndale Area District Library is ready to step up and take charge.

The library announced that Drew Macaulay had been selected to become the library’s next director after the departure of Jordan Wright, who left late last year to take the same position at the Tecumseh District Library.

Macaulay has been with the Ferndale Area District Library since August of 2021. She most recently held the position of head of reference and adult services.

“It’s a very exciting place to be,” she said of taking on the director’s position. “There’s always something going on. We have a high level of engagement with the schools, a good amount of engagement with the city and Parks and Rec, and all of that interconnectivity has allowed us to really have exciting programming, solid outreach and really good relationships with the populace, and I hope to continue and grow all of that.”

Becoming a director of a library was something Macaulay never set out to achieve, but she said she feels very strongly about the Ferndale Area District Library and she wanted to take on that role.

“Ferndale is an amazing library. For being a small, single-branch library, it has incredible depth, both in terms of programming, in terms of our collections and in terms of the diversity of the community,” she said.

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After a chicken coop caught on fire, the Berkley Public Safety Department was able to prevent the flames from spreading and reaching a nearby home. Pictured right, the Berkley Public Safety Department was able to rescue three chickens from a coop that had caught fire outside a home in the city. Public safety officer

William Donnelly and Lt. Corey Miller help one of the chickens after the rescue.

BERKLEY PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS SAVE CHICKENS, HOME FROM FIRE

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — Disaster was averted as the Berkley Public Safety Department prevented a house from catching on fire and saved the lives of three chickens.

Police and fire were called at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, to the 2200 block of Oxford Road for a report of smoke seen emitting from the property on the side of a home.

“One of the first arriving officers saw the smoke coming from the side of the house, went through the backyard and determined it was actually coming from a chicken coop that was just next to the house,” Berkley Public Safety Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield said. “He then looked inside, realized there was still three chickens inside and pulled those ones

out to safety, and then they were able to extinguish the fire.”

The chickens were deemed to be OK after they were saved and turned back over to the homeowner.

The exact cause of the fire had yet to be fully determined as of press time, but Hadfield stated that a heating element in the coop, such as a heated blanket, might have sparked the fire.

“They generally don’t self-combust and adding the external heating source appears to have been what made it spark the fire,” he said.

Often in the winter, Hadfield said, people use heated blankets, space heaters or even ovens to keep their homes warm. They can be overused in these cases and cause problems.

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Hilton Road, Ferndale park sidewalks to get improvements in 2025

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — Sidewalk reconstruction at several parks and an improvement project on Hilton Road are on the horizon this year in Ferndale.

The Ferndale City Council gave its approval to two projects at its Jan. 13 meeting. The first project calls for sidewalk reconstruction and improvements in seven municipal parks. The contract is between Ferndale and the Michigan Department of Transportation, with construction work to be done by Audia Concrete Construction Inc.

The sidewalk improvement project locations cover Harding Park, Mapledale Park, Martin Road Park, Vester Park, Wilson Park, Oakridge Park and Geary Park.

“We just didn’t have a lot of solid paths for people to get either from our neighborhoods or from the parking lots to the different areas of the parks,” Public Works Director James Jameson stated during the meeting.

The estimated cost for the sidewalk work is $283,600. The city is receiving state grants for 80% of projects costs, earmarked at $226,880. Ferndale will have to cover the remaining 20% of the project, which is $56,720. The city also has an additional $5,500 to cover as part of its total for irrigation repairs, if needed, bringing its share to $62,220.

Mayor Pro Tem Laura Mikulski told the Woodward Talk that the project primarily is to install new sidewalks where they didn’t exist in the right of way at the parks.

“It’s really about improving accessibility within our parks,” she said. “We’’re always trying to strive to make sure that we’re doing everything that we can for accessibility.”

The sidewalk improvements currently are scheduled to begin in mid-April.

The council also approved a project between the city and MDOT for the removal and resurfacing of Hilton Road from Nine

Mile to Woodward Heights, with construction work done by Pro-Line Asphalt Paving Corp.

According to city documents, the project work includes hot mix asphalt removal and resurfacing on Hilton. There also will be improvements to concrete curb and gutter, curb ramps, pavement repair, structural adjustments and permanent pavement markings.

The total estimated cost is $1,113,615, with MDOT again covering 80% of the costs for $911,493 in federal funds. Ferndale’s share of the work is $202,122. The project currently is scheduled to begin in mid-June.

The Hilton Road construction will begin at an interesting time for Ferndale, as eastbound and westbound Interstate 696 will be rebuilt between Lahser Road and Interstate 75. The two-year project is expected to begin in March and take drivers off their normal paths, and it’s unknown how this will affect neighboring communities and their traffic patterns.

As Hilton Road is one of the major roadways in Ferndale, Mikulski stated her hope is that the resurfacing project goes quickly and smoothly.

“We know that the 696 project is going to be a two-year effort. Clearly, Hilton between Nine Mile and Woodward Heights is not going to be two years,” she said. “Because it’s 16 years old and that road surface is failing — I know that because I just drove on it on my way to get back home — having this opportunity to work in partnership with MDOT and improve that section of road, it’s really important especially because MDOT’s covering the bulk of costs. So my hope is that, again — fingers crossed —it’s not a huge section of road and if we can do it quick and efficiently and get it done, then my hope is that it doesn’t impact our overall traffic flow too much.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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“You never want to leave anything like that, that has a heating element, whether it’s a heated blanket or space heater or candles lit, if you’ve left the place,” he said. “In this

case, they left the heating element on and had left. So if you’re using a space heater, we understand that does occur, but when you leave, it needs to be turned off. The same as candles or any other ways you’re trying to stay warm. Those things need to happen.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077. Fire

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FERNDALE — Ferndale’s Public Works Department is taking requests for tree plantings once again.

Residents can request trees from the DPW at bit.ly/ ferndaletreeform and must do so by Friday, Jan. 31. The trees can be planted in the public right of way, which is between the sidewalk and curb.

Each tree is priced at $175. The proposed area where a tree would be planted will be inspected by the DPW to “ensure the trees can thrive and grow properly,” a news release states.

Ferndale to host ‘Little Princess Dance’

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a “Little Princess Dance” at the beginning of next month.

The department’s dance is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive. The event will have dancing, a live DJ, savory treats, finger foods, on-site photos, goodie bags and a carnation for every child. The Disney princess Moana also will be in attendance to meet the children.

“The event is a heartwarming opportunity designed for our community’s little princesses and their parental figures to share a special moment,” an event description states. “This enchanting evening offers a unique opportunity for all parents to show their children just how special they are, empowering them to grow into strong, self-assured individuals.”

Tickets cost $15 per person until Jan. 23. Prices will increase to $20 per person afterward. Preregistration is required for this event by Jan. 31. For more information or to register, email the department at recreation@ferndalemi.gov, contact the front desk at (248) 544-6767 or visit bit.ly/ferndaleparksandrecevents.

MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WOODWARD AVENUE PROJECT

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Michigan Department of Transportation will be holding a public meeting in Pleasant Ridge to gather input for a project on Woodward Avenue. The meeting is to get input on the M-1 (Woodward Avenue) Corridor Plan between Adams Avenue in downtown Detroit and the Woodward Loop in Pontiac. It will take place from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road.

“MDOT’s planned in-person and virtual open houses will offer detailed information on collected transportation data, corridor safety reports, previous municipal plans, and the opportunity to provide feedback,” a news release states.

SEWER MAIN REPAIRS

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods recently began repairs to sewer mains last week. According to a news release, after more than a year of cleaning and camerawork inside sewer mains, the city began repairs to the damaged sections of the sewer mains.

“Residents with damaged portions of sewer mains in the utility easements behind their houses may see contractors in their backyards taking measurements, etc.,” the release states. “The contractors will knock on the door first but have the right to access the utility easement. If damaged areas are confirmed, you will get a notice at the door that digging will commence on a certain date. It will be necessary to remove sections of fence, trees or shrubs, or other materials. This will all be restored at the end of the project. Please check your front door regularly for notices from the contractor, PAMAR, which includes a phone number for questions. This project will extend the life of vital infrastructure in our city.”

Residents with questions are asked to contact the Department of Public Works at (248) 547-1888.

OAKLAND 40 UNDER 40 APPLICATIONS DUE JAN. 31

ROYAL OAK — Persevering, dedicated and enthusiastic individuals have the opportunity to be recognized for their success in the Oakland Together 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.

The program is now in its 13th year and recognizes individuals younger than 40 for innovation, service or professional achievement. A committee composed of community members and county leaders will be selecting the final 40 members for the class of 2025. Winners will be announced on social media in April. Individuals selected will have the chance to go to events such as the 2026 State of the County address, where finalists can network with other leaders in Oakland County. To apply, a person must be selfnominated, live or work in Oakland County, and be born after Dec. 31, 1984. The submission period runs until 5 p.m. Jan. 31. For more information or to apply, visit oakgov.com/40under40.

Photo provided by the city of Ferndale

File photo by Erin Sanchez

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

MSGCU ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Michigan

Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. The credit union will award over $130,000 in scholarships, including 43 scholarships of $2,500 each to help students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders.

According to a press release, 10 additional scholarships will be awarded in 2025, representing an increase of $25,000.

MSGCU will award scholarships in various categories to teachers and administrators.

Nonmembers are welcome to apply for an MSGCU scholarship and must become a member if selected as a scholarship recipient.

“Earning a degree or certification requires a great deal of determination and hard work, along with a significant financial investment,” said Steve Brewer, president and CEO of MSGCU, in a release announcing

the 2025 scholarship program. “MSGCU is increasing our scholarship awards this year to support more students in the communities we serve. We have provided over $1.25 million in scholarships since our program started 20 years ago, helping more than 600 recipients complete their education.”

The MSGCU High School Excellence Scholarship, formerly the Educational Solu-

ry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship benefits high school seniors and current college students planning to become teachers. The Milo Perreault Educator Advancement Scholarship helps certified teachers and administrators continue their education. Four $2,500 scholarships will be offered.

William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship supports students pursuing certification in electrical, heating/air conditioning, automotive, or other industrial and advanced technologies or skilled trades programs. Two $2,500 awards are offered to current skilled trades students or graduating high school seniors pursuing a skilled trades certificate.

tions Scholarship, helps high school seniors who attend college. There are 18 scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each.

The Rudolph Heino People Helping People Scholarship supports college-bound high school seniors with a commitment to helping others. A total of 15 scholarships of $2,500 are being offered.

With four $2,500 scholarships, the Lar-

The credit union also funds the Stephen Thomas First Responder Scholarship, which supports first responders enrolled in police and/or fire academies at local colleges with 14 scholarships of $2,000 each. Applications occur directly with Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Washtenaw Community College, and Schoolcraft College.Scholarship applications can be submitted online at msgcu.org/schol arships. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25.

MSGCU will award scholarships in various categories to teachers and administrators.

Photo provided by Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union

HONORING MLK

LEFT: Volunteers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” which is put on by the Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak school districts, make blankets Jan. 20 to donate for people in hospitals.

ABOVE: As part of “A Day On, Not a Day Off,” volunteers get together to make greeting cards that will be given to first responders and educators. The message of the day of service is to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s work by volunteering in the community.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

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an investment to Oakland County — another $250 million into the local economy of jobs and services, and that kind of thing says what we value, I think, as a state.”

The total investment for I-696’s three phases of construction is $655 million, with this last phase totaling $250 million, which MDOT is funding through the “Rebuilding Michigan” bond program and the federal “Reconnecting Communities” grant program.

This last stretch of the project supports 2,385 jobs, directly or indirectly, according to an MDOT press release.

The effect on local communities

The communities of Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Southfield and Warren will be directly impacted by the project.

Southfield drew roughly 150,000 commuters to the city before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the city’s mayor, Kenson Siver.

“It’s going to be a major inconvenience for our businesspeople and our residents, but it’s beyond our control and some needed repairs are necessary for the highway,” Silver said. “Road construction is always inconvenient, but we have to live with the reality of it because we need safe roads, and we need roads that are in good repair.”

Siver added that as a Southfield resident for more than 50 years, he remembers using the mile roads before I-696 was constructed.

“We went east to west on mile roads, and that’s what we’ll be doing again,” he said. “And I remember after 696 opened, that the amount of traffic, particularly on 10 and 11 Mile roads, decreased significantly because people switched to the freeway. And so I would expect that they’ll all continue to get

around, and it’ll just take us longer and be less convenient.”

Pleasant Ridge City Manager James Breuckman said the closure is going to “definitely” change the regional travel patterns for the city’s residents.

“We’re going to wait and see how travel patterns change because, beforehand, we can predict but we don’t know what the actual impact on traffic is going to be. And if we find that we have problems, we’ll address them and we’ll react and do all those as best we can,” he said.

Aside from the traffic disruption and the inconveniences it will cause, Breuckman does see positives in the construction with the investment and improvement in infrastructure.

As for how the project will affect local businesses, Breuckman stated that Pleasant Ridge has a mix of professional offices and services, but not many retail stores.

“I believe that our businesses will likely be OK,” he said. “They’re serving, generally, a clientele who is either already close by and won’t be coming from regional destinations, or they’re service providers whose clients may not even need to come to their offices because they can do things remotely. So, I think our business community should be relatively unaffected by this other than that baseline level of inconvenience that we’ll all be living through.”

Ryan Ringold, the chief marketing officer at Bionicc Body Screening, said that the two-year closure is going to be an inconvenience to the clients visiting the MRI clinic, which is located at the northeast corner of Northwestern Highway and Lahser Road in Southfield.

“The thought for a lot of people of going into an MRI machine is already overwhelming and can make them feel anxious, some a lot more than others. But when they’re coming and already feeling a little anxious about having the service done, adding to that by taking longer, fighting traf-

fic, I mean, that itself can be overwhelming for people, so I think it’s kind of a double whammy for them,” Ringold said.

Huntington Woods City Manager Chris Wilson has seen the closure and detour map, and he thinks it’s a “bit unrealistic.”

“I don’t think people are going to go that far out of their way,” he said. “We anticipate it will increase traffic a little bit on surface streets like 11 Mile, and we’re prepared for that.”

Wilson also stated that the city has spoken with Rackham Golf Course and the Detroit Zoo to make them aware of the closures and the impacts it might have on them, though he hasn’t been able to speak with more of the businesses within Huntington Woods yet.

“Once the warmer weather gets here, people are out more, we’ll have a better feel of people going to destinations like the zoo and Rackham,” he said. “I think we’ll get a better idea of how that’s going to impact local traffic patterns.”

Wilson agreed the work needs to be done, but in the short term there will be increased traffic on major streets like Coolidge Highway and 11 Mile Road. The city will direct patrols necessary to make sure people progress through town safely.

“You always worry about if there is increased traffic that people will just avoid the area and that’ll have a negative impact on business,” he said. “I don’t think that’ll be the case. We certainly want to try to avoid that, so we’ll be able to try to make sure everybody can just progress through as safely as possible.”

Ferndale is home to one of the bigger downtowns in the metro Detroit area, filled with businesses on Nine Mile Road, Woodward Avenue and the surrounding area.

In the heart of downtown is The Rust Belt Market, home to many small businesses that operate within. One of the owners, Chris Best, was bummed to hear the highway would be closed for two years, though

he agrees the improvements in infrastructure are good.

Best stated that The Rust Belt is lucky that it’s more of a destination business in Ferndale that people would make the trip to, as opposed to smaller retail shops that might be more affected.

“I do feel for the other retailers in the area that don’t have the dynamic aspect of their business models like we do,” he said. “However, I’m sure we’ll feel it in our bottom line over the course of two years. How much we’ll be able to discern if the traffic closures affected us? I don’t know if we’ll be able to pull that out, but who knows what happens with the economy in the meantime.

“We persevered through the Woodward bike lane/repaving road diet that went on, and it wasn’t as bad as everyone made it out to be,” he continued. “So that was painful, but we got through it. So, this will be the same thing.”

Best believes it will be around six months before they’ll be able to tell the effects of the freeway construction.

“Next winter will be a really big one, because the slowdowns we have are seasonal,” he said. “It’s like every other retail establishment has these seasonal slowdowns. … This last holiday season, most shops were up over the last year, which is great, because I thought it would be a break-even or even just a slight loss because of inflation and loss of discretionary spending, but we bucked what my prediction would be, so that’s good. So, we’ll just have to maybe get creative and do more interesting events and try to counteract this traffic congestion issue and make people want to take the detour.”

Royal Oak City Manager Joe Gacioch is preparing for some big changes to traffic flow during the two years.

Gacicoch said that he attended a meeting detailing the detour plan laid out by the Michigan Department of Transportation Jan. 16.

CRIME WATCH

Theft at CVS

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department responded to a call of retail fraud at 2:53 p.m. Jan. 3 at 1715 Coolidge Highway.

According to the police, a man and woman walked out of the CVS Pharmacy without paying for any items. The theft took place between 2:27 and 2:34 p.m.

The two suspects put the items into the back of a black Dodge Caravan and drove away. The items stolen included paper towels, toilet paper, Tide pods and a 12 pack of Coca-Cola.

Police find $16,000, 4 pounds of marijuana in vehicle

BERKLEY — A 33-year-old Lennon woman was arrested for possession with intent to deliver at 1:48 a.m. Jan. 5 near Greenfield Road and Wiltshire Boulevard.

The police report states that a patrol officer noticed a vehicle traveling northbound on Greenfield crossing 11 Mile Road at a

high rate of speed.

After pulling the vehicle over, the officer made contact with the woman and noticed her shifting her bodyweight in her seat and looking around. The woman stated the vehicle wasn’t hers but belonged to a friend of hers from work who loaned it to her.

The officer spoke to the woman and she appeared to be “constantly touching her thumb and fingertips together in a fidgeting motion,” indicating nervousness, the report states.

Police decided to bring in a K-9 unit, which searched the vehicle and gave two positive indications of narcotic odor. The officer reportedly found a bag with “copious amounts of a green leafy substance” consistent with marijuana and a large amount of U.S. currency. A further search of the vehicle revealed a large brown shopping bag that contained another large clear plastic bag of suspected marijuana, police said. Officers also found a clear plastic page protector containing color photocopies of U.S. passports for several individuals.

The woman was placed under arrest by police, who reportedly recovered more than 4 pounds of suspected marijuana and close to $16,000 in cash in the vehicle.

— Mike Koury

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COLORS OF THE YEAR DESIGNED TO ADD WARMTH, LUXURY TO YOUR HOME IN 2025

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — A new year is a great time to update the spaces in your home with fresh color.

Trend forecasters from global color authorities, like Pantone, along with various major paint brands, have announced their colors of the year — which industry leaders predict will dominate interiors in 2025.

Whether you decide to add hints of trending colors in home decor or update the paint on your walls for a bolder look, experts say these are the colors to select.

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, is a warm, rich brown “infused with subtle elegance and earthy refinement,” according to the company’s website.

“Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence,” Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said in a prepared statement.

The soft brown is a versatile shade that “evokes the feeling of comfort in a home,” according to Pantone — whether on flooring, a painted wall, within home decor, or in more natural materials like wood and stone, rattan and wicker or leather and linen.

Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year is Cinnamon Slate, “a delicate mix of heathered plum and velvety brown,” according to Arianna Barone, color marketing manager at Benjamin Moore. The hue, she continued, offers “enduring style and modern sensibility.”

“Adaptable, yet distinct, it brings a soothing familiarity and balance to any design,” Barone noted. “The nuances in its undertones are what make it unique, but still versatile.”

For the past couple of years, Pantone officials said, they have seen a reach for more saturated and colorful hues.

“We also continue to notice a growing sentiment of creating unique and personalized spaces that also have a sense of ease,” Barone shared. “As people gain a better understanding and overall appreciation for color and how it’s used in design, we now see them opting for more nuanced hues that are adaptable, yet distinct. Certainly not neutral, but not quite primary, these colors encourage curiosity and invite you to think of all ends of the color spectrum.”

When designing a room with Cinnamon Slate, Pantone officials said bringing in warmer accents in golds and ambers can make the violet undertone more distinguishable. On the other hand, by using cooler colors and lighting, and plum hues, Cinnamon Slate can take on more of a neutral look.

“We love it color-drenched in a living room, especially when paired with leather, warm woods and brushed gold metallic accents for a moody vibe,” Barone said. “It is also beautiful in a bedroom with layered neutrals for a truly enveloping respite.”

Behr announced Rumors, a deep ruby red, as its Color of the Year for 2025. The color, Behr officials say, is poised to add warmth and a touch of luxury throughout the home. “Rumors is a universal color that transcends design styles and embraces self-expression,” the company’s website says, “from eye-catching curb

appeal on a front door to a four-wall drench in a bedroom.”

“We’re seeing people embrace color like never before,” Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services at Behr Paint Co., said in a prepared statement. “Rumors is a modern take on the timeless red that creates an energetic appeal to make a lasting statement in a stunning way.”

After a decade and a half of annual Color of the Year announcements, Sherwin-Williams decided to celebrate color in a new way — combining its collections to curate the Sherwin-Williams 2025 Color Capsule of the Year.

“It’s very special to commemorate our 15th Color of the Year anniversary by expanding to an entire capsule that is a modern, fresh take on color, with a balanced and usable assortment of shades,” Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, said in a prepared statement. “Together — as a complete palette or in expertly picked pairings — the capsule’s alchemy creates something to be treasured in any style or setting.”

The 2025 Color Capsule of the Year, the company says, includes “a mix of forever favorites, beautiful hues of the moment and future classics that encapsulate a variety of eras and aesthetics,” comprising the following shades: Grounded, a “versatile and captivating brown”; Sunbleached, “an adaptable and airy light neutral that is somewhere deeper than white, not quite gray, and ventures beyond a basic beige or taupe”; Chartreuse, a “vibrant yellow-green”; Rain Cloud, a “stormy and deep gray-blue hue”; Clove, an “entrancing brown”; Malabar, a “sandy beige neutral”; Bosc Pear, a “cinnamon-dusted golden hue”; White Snow, a beautiful, pure white; and Mauve Finery, a “sophisticated” true mauve.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

TOP: Benjamin Moore selected Cinnamon Slate, a mix of heathered plum and velvety brown, as its 2025 Color of the Year.

Photo provided by Benjamin Moore

ABOVE: Rumors, a deep ruby red, is Behr’s Color of the Year for 2025.

Photo provided by Behr

LEFT: Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year is Mocha Mousse.

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BERKLEY OPENS SEARCH FOR NEW DDA DIRECTOR

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — The Berkley Downtown Development Authority executive director will be leaving his role next month.

The city announced that Mike McGuinness has submitted his resignation and his final day of work will be Feb. 14.

McGuinness, who also is the Pontiac City Council president, stated he was leaving Berkley after Pontiac voters revised the city charter to make the council president a full-time job.

“It’s been a fantastic experience in Berkley, and it’s been really rewarding being able to make a positive impact in my role in these last few years,” he said. “In order to continue fully fulfilling my … elected leadership role in my hometown, I needed to be able to concentrate on Pontiac.”

McGuinness was hired as the interim executive director in July 2021 before accepting the full-time position that October.

During that time, the DDA launched the BOO!kley season, Berkley Pride, the Berkley Farmers Market and the Berkley Outdoor Social Scene district. There also

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“So I did not come into library science intending or thinking that I needed to be a director per se, because I enjoy a lot of aspects of librarianship that I’ve lost by moving into management. However, I feel very strongly about our library and the role we play in the community.”

Library Board President Amanda Hanlin stated in an email that Macaulay’s knowledge, background and analytical capabilities made her stand out as a candidate to become director.

“She is motivated and creative, and it is evident how invested she is in the library’s inclusivity and accessibility,” she said. “Drew displays a rare combination of strength and compassion that told us right away that she is the right leader for our library team and for our community.”

In terms of what next steps she wants to take with the library, Macaulay wants to review any potential gaps the branch has with the programming it offers the public.

“We offer a lot of programming, but we’re going to be very thoughtful and analytical in the next two quarters about looking for any gaps in how we serve our demo-

have been improvements to landscaping, new benches, new bike racks and the installation of ArtSpace near the high school.

“It has been a great experience,” McGuinness said. “We have in downtown Berkley a really dynamic roster of local businesses from the retailers to the restaurants.”

According to an online posting by the city of Berkley, the city’s ideal candidate for the next executive director is “an excellent communicator and relationship builder” with “3-5 years of experience in downtown development, economic development, urban planning, or a related field.”

Interested candidates can learn more about the job at berkleymich.org/employment and send their resume and a cover letter to the City Manager’s Office at cmo@ berkleymi.gov. The first review of applications will be Jan. 24.

City Manager Crystal VanVleck stated that an organizational committee, of which she is a member, will spearhead the process of finding the next director. The review of

Macaulay was hired as the Ferndale Area District Library’s next director. She has been with the branch since 2021 and recently was the library’s head of reference and adult services.

graphics with our programming,” she said. “We have a new series of device-based tech classes. So basically, how to get the most out of your phone that will actually serve a section of our populace that I don’t think is being addressed broadly in terms of their tech needs. So we’re going to be doing some analytics on our programming starting in February to get a sense of if we have any gaps.”

applications will lead to the first round of interviews at a later date.

“We haven’t internally clarified yet exactly what the process will be, meaning how many interviews,” she said. “I think that will a bit depend on how many applications we receive. It’s very difficult to replace Mr. McGuinness, obviously. He’s irreplaceable in so many ways, and he just has an energy to him that is unparalleled. And so it’s not that we’re expecting to get a Mike McGuinness 2.0, but we think that Berkley has the right environment to really attract someone who can bring in energy and bring their own ideas to the role, and we’re hoping to find that person. So we’re hoping for somebody who has a vision for the Berkley DDA, and who can also help carry out the current vision of the DDA and help expand on that.”

VanVleck stated that they’re hoping to find a candidate with experience in economic development, event planning and someone who can help the city continue to foster relationships with local businesses and provide them with the resources they need.

“We want them to be able to implement strategies that drive economic development, have some ideas for improving the

public spaces and also continuing to create a vibrant downtown district,” she said.

There is no set date on when the city is looking to hire the next director and, with its current timeline, VanVleck believes it might be difficult to have somebody in place before McGuinness leaves.

“We may have to entertain something for the interim. And so we’re meeting internally to talk about our options there,” she said. “In a perfect world, we would have somebody in and chosen as the next DDA director before Mike leaves, but living in the world of realistic expectations, we’re just not quite sure we can meet that deadline exactly.”

Whenever the next executive director begins in the role, one piece of advice McGuinness gave was to know that the business owners and community members have been receptive to making improvements to the downtown.

“So, keep the forward momentum going and you’ll find a lot of eager partners to volunteer, to collaborate, to help sponsor and to make downtown Berkley continuing to move forward,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Drew

Photo provided by the Ferndale Area District Library

McGuinness

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“I can see they prioritize safety,” he said. “My chief concern will be minimizing the impact of their road closure on our local streets and neighborhoods.”

Communication is going to be the key, according to Gacioch.

“The more we can get ahead of the communications and get the messaging right for our residents and our visitors, the better. I have high expectations for MDOT

CALENDAR COMMUNITY

JAN. 23-26

‘The Color Purple’: Musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and 1985 film, presented by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23-25 and 2 p.m. Jan. 26, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, stagecrafters.org

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Winter Blast: Free festival featuring charity broomball game, ice sculptures and carving contest, ice skating, karaoke competition, medieval village, zip line, live music, food trucks, kids adventure zone, ninja ropes course, family activities, and more, 4-11 p.m. Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Feb. 1 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 2, Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St. in Royal Oak, and Royal Oak City Center, 219 S Main St., winterblast.com

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‘Beyond Shrek!: The Cartoons, Kid Books, and Crazy Career of William Steig’: Presented by University of Michigan-Dearborn professor Bill DeGenaro, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymich.org/libraryevents

FEB. 23

Think Spring Expo: Presented by Ferndale Garden Club,find tables from local gardeners and organizations, also seeds, 1-3 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, ferndalepubliclibrary. org/garden

FEB. 26

Jazz concert: Performance by RJ Spangler Band featuring James O’Donnell, 6:30 p.m., Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, register at berkleymich.org/libraryevents

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Ferndale Community Concert Band: Open rehearsals from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, group has openings for

to give us information,” he said.

“I would like to get some input for a local conference about how we might be able to amplify that message and make sure that Royal Oak remains as accessible as possible,” he said.

Judy Davids, community engagement specialist for Royal Oak, said that she remembers the initial opening of I-696 and the positive impact it had on Royal Oak’s downtown.

“When that road opened was when Royal Oak became popular,” she said.

Davids said that that road is the epi-

clarinet, bass clarinet, oboe, bassoon and percussion players, Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive, concerts scheduled for 3 p.m. March 30 at Orchestra Hall (3711 Woodward Ave. in Detroit), and 3 p.m. May 4 and June 2 (Ferndale High), fcconcertband.org

Art exhibits: “Best of the Best ’25” features awardwinning artists from 2024 shows, on display from 1-5 p.m. Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and noon-9 p.m. Fridays until Jan. 31, midreception from 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, (248) 544-0394, lawrencestreetgallery.com

• “Transitions” features works by Birmingham Society of Women Painters, on display from 1-5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through February, Woods Gallery inside Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 506-7389

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/upcoming-events

• Find meetups for teens and adults, Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleymich.org/ libraryevents

Encore Men’s Chorus: Meets 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, info@encoremenschorus.org, www.facebook.com/ encoremenschorus

Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3276, more on Facebook

center of how the majority of people get around, and the closing could cause some slowdown, but like Gacioch, she is hoping the transition can be smooth for everyone.

Construction zone safety

Cross highlighted the importance of drivers staying alert to ensure the safety of construction workers.

“We are working on the side of the road in a hard hat, a vest, a cone, a barrel, maybe a barrier wall, trying to get home to our families the same way you’re trying to get home

Winter Park: Glow tubing, bonfires, animal experiences and more, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, noon-10 p.m. Saturdays and noon-9 p.m. Sundays until Feb. 23, Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Township, schoolfarm.org/winter-activities

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, 3-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.11 p.m. Saturdays until Feb. 17, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., (248) 5417550, info@winterblast.com, therinkatroyaloak.com

‘Crossing Delancey’: Romantic comedy set in Manhattan about young woman torn between roots and aspirations, 8 p.m. Thurdays-Saturdays and 2

to your family,” she said. “You got to slow down. You can’t be distracted. Whatever it is that you think is more important is not more important than killing someone or killing yourself in order to get somewhere or read a text or something.”

MDOT is planning a public meeting for early February, with the date expected to be announced soon.

To stay updated on MDOT’s Oakland County projects, visit drivingoakland.com.

Staff Writer Taylor Christensen contributed to this report.

p.m. Sundays until Feb. 2, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com, (248) 644-2075

‘Five Women Wearing the Same Dress’: Show about bridesmaids avoiding wedding and their discovery of common interests, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Feb. 8, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, (844) 386-7826, stdunstanstheatre.com

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