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Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa recently shared the goals he has for the city.

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Council members at a meeting Nov. 27.

“It was very gratifying, and it was also humbling, because I know what a large responsibility it is,” LaRussa said. “I got a chance to learn from two mayors before me — Steve Schneemann and Sara Bowman. Serving as the mayor pro tem for four years with Sara gave me an even closer look at what the role was and how to be effective. So I feel very grateful that I had a chance to learn from two other very successful mayors.”

The Farmington Hills Fire Department has increased its staffing at Fire Station 3 to support 24-hour, year-round operations.

The station is located at Grand River Avenue and Middlebelt Road.

“The additional staffing will reduce response times in the southeast corner of the City and improve customer service for all residents of Farmington Hills,” Fire Chief Jon Unruh stated in a press release. “No matter where you live in the City, we want to make sure every resident is confident that the Farmington Hills Fire Department will be there quickly whenever they are in need.”

Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich, City Council members, City Manager Gary Mekjian, city administrators, and Fire Department representatives were among those in attendance at Fire Station 3 on Jan. 6 to commemorate the occasion, according to the release.

It was the first day that Fire Station 3, which was previously staffed 7:30 a.m.-midnight daily, began new 24/7 firefighter/paramedics staffing.

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New mayor looks ahead to FiberCity, Maxfield redevelopment FARMINGTON — Since being appointed as Farmington’s mayor in November, Joe LaRussa has been settling into his new role.

LaRussa has served on Farmington’s City Council since 2017 and was mayor pro tem prior to his appointment.

LaRussa was unanimously appointed by his fellow City

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OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently filed a lawsuit against businesses with local ties.

The lawsuit was filed in Oakland County’s 6th Circuit Court and seeks to prohibit John and Michele Church from incorporating, operating or working for any business offering snow removal, lawn care or landscaping services, the release states.

According to the claims in the lawsuit, the Churches and their business entities repeatedly and knowingly violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act and a previously established Assurance of Voluntary Compliance agreement reached to settle previous consumer claims mediated by the Department of Attorney General.

“John and Michele Church own and operate the several incorporated business entities,” including Metro Mow ‘N Snow LLC, The Snow Guys Inc., and John Church’s Snow Service Inc., the release states. “The pair also operate the several non-incorporated business entities Farmington Mow ‘N Snow, Snow Guy Enterprises, Titan Seasonal Services, Friendly Neighborhood Lawn Service, Friendly Lawn Care, Friendly Lawn & Snow, Lawn & Snow King, Greenkeepers Lawn & Landscape, North Star, BlueJay Outdoor Services, and Mike’s Best.”

The businesses have offered residential snow removal, lawn care and landscaping services in the Detroit area for over two decades, according to the release.

The DAG has received more than 200 consumer complaints pertaining to the businesses dating back to 2010, with unlawful business practices being alleged.

A formal investigation was initiated in 2017 that resulted in an AVC being filed in 2018.

According to the release, the Churches agreed to cease unfair or deceptive business practices, to not create any new same-service entities without notifying the DAG, to pay a $15,000 fine, to compensate any affected customers, and to compensate the DAG for investigative costs.

The lawsuit states that “the Church defendants resumed abusing their customers and violating the MCPA almost immediately,” according to the release.

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State legislators propose measure to create fund for highway sound barriers ‘NOISE POLLUTION IS GROWING RIGHT ALONGSIDE THE SIZE OF OUR INTERSTATES’

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

TROY — On Jan. 10, Michigan state Reps.

Tom Kuhn and Sharon MacDonell introduced a plan to establish a fund for sound barrier construction along state highways on which excessive highway noise has become an issue.

The plan of Kuhn, R-Troy, and MacDonell, D-Troy, would create a noise barrier fund in the state treasury to offer grants or loans to local authorities for noise barrier construction. Applicants seeking funding would undergo a review process where proposed projects would be scored based on criteria including project cost, residents affected and existing noise at the site. The legislation mirrors a similar plan introduced last fall by

state Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills.

“Noise pollution is growing right alongside the size of our interstates,” Kuhn said in a press release. “Our common-sense plan creates a process for local municipalities to seek state funding and secure peace and quiet for people living near busy roadways.”

The legislators secured $10 million in the state budget to fund two sections of sound barriers in Troy, which many residents had complained was an ongoing problem. The proposed program would create a new fund allowing additional communities to apply for sound barrier funding without having to wait for the next state budget. MacDonell said that other states with similar initiatives have been successful in imSee HIGHWAY on page 7A

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JANUARY IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH

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METRO DETROIT — When Roland Meeker was born prematurely at 24 weeks at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital, his tiny body experienced many complications, including the inability to produce red blood cells.

The micro preemie infant, who was transferred to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, received several blood transfusions as he spent nearly four months at the medical center with his parents, Aimee and Ray Meeker, taking turns to be by his side.

“It’s absolutely amazing what they can do,” Aimee said of the medical staff. “It’s pretty incredible to see how they were able to keep him alive.”

What also helped the newborn grow stronger were the blood transfusions he received while in the hospital those first few months of his life. When it was time for him to come home, it was “scary.”

“It’s exciting but also just a whole whirlwind of trying to navigate a child that’s not the typical newborn,” Aimee said.

Next month, Roland will turn 3. The family, which includes the Meekers’ 4-yearold son, Lorenzo, will celebrate the young boy who loves to play with his big brother, watch “Paw Patrol” and collect Hot Wheels cars.

“He’s doing really great,” Aimee said.

“The doctors are constantly surprised. He’s relatively healthy and gaining in his milestones.”

January is National Blood Donor

Month, which serves to raise awareness of the need for blood donations. On Jan. 8, the American Red Cross issued a press release stating the nonprofit organization is experiencing an emergency blood shortage with the nation facing the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years.

“The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate to help alleviate the shortage and help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not put on hold,” the press release stated.

The donated blood is used in a variety of ways, including for accident and burn victims, and for trauma, heart surgery, organ transplant and cancer patients. Patients with chronic diseases also receive blood when needed.

The press release states the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross has declined by about 40% in the past two decades. According to Red Cross officials, blood products are going to hospitals faster than blood donations are coming in.

As a result, the Red Cross must limit distributions of type O blood products — among the most transfused blood types — to hospitals due to supply restrictions.

Donors of all types, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets, are urged to give. Platelets are needed for cancer and trauma patients and must be transfused within five days of donation.

“Small changes in blood donor turnout can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of an emergency blood

transfusion,” Barry Siegfried, M.D., medical director of the Red Cross Michigan Region, said in a prepared statement. “More challenges may lie ahead as the potential for severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses like the flu may compound the dire blood supply situation.”

There are eligibility requirements to donate blood. Donors must be at least 16 years old in most states, must be in good health and feeling well, and must weigh at least 110 pounds. Blood can be donated every 56 days.

After all the Meekers experienced with Roland’s premature birth, Aimee has become a regular blood donor. She donated blood twice in 2023 and plans to continue giving in the years ahead.

“It doesn’t seem that important to give blood, but when you need it, it’s life changing,” she said. “It’s one of those things you

don’t think about until it affects your life.”

She “was pretty surprised” when she learned that other relatives and people she has known had to receive blood transfusions at one time or another.

The American Red Cross is providing an incentive in an effort to garner blood donations. Donors who give blood in January will be entered to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. That includes a three-night hotel stay, roundtrip airfare, $1,000 gift card for expenses, and other pregame activities. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

There are three ways potential donors can make an appointment: by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app on their smartphone, visiting the Red Cross website at RedCrossBlood.org, or calling the Red Cross at (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767.

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Farmington Hills seeks nominations for ‘outstanding volunteers’

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills and the Farmington Area Commission on Aging are seeking nominations for the annual Volunteer Recognition Program to recognize outstanding volunteers in the community, according to a press release.

Nominations are open through Feb. 23, with awards scheduled to be presented at a recognition breakfast this spring.

“This awards program allows us to recognize the hard work of these dedicated individuals who contribute greatly to the success of this community,” Marsha Koet, who is the supervisor of the Farmington Hills Special Services Department Adults 50 and Better Division, stated in the release.

Awards include the Commission on Aging Margaret Loridas Diamond Award for volunteers 75 and older, and the Gold Award for volunteers 50 and older.

Candidates for the awards must be active volunteers providing community service in the Farmington Hills/Farmington area, the release states.

The commission is also set to recognize a community-based organization or business “that goes above and beyond” to serve the older adults of Farmington Hills and Farmington with the Community Commitment Award.

The Farmington Hills Special Services Department Adults 50 and Better Division and the Commission on Aging are also seeking nominations for the Volunteer of the Year Awards. Nominees must be active volunteers in programs offered through the Adults 50 and Better Division, according to the release.

Nomination forms are available at the Costick Activities Center and at fhgov.com.

Anyone can submit nominations to be considered for awards through Feb. 23.

‘State of the Cities’ date released

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — The Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host the State of the Cities event at 9 a.m. March 6 at The Hawk.

The event will take place in the main event auditorium and will feature addresses by Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa and Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich.

General admission costs $20; the fee for Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors and ambassadors is $15; the fee for college students is $10; and K-12 students can attend for free. A “Coffee with the Council” session is scheduled to take place 8 a.m.-9 a.m. General admission costs $100, with Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce members being charged $75.

The fee includes reserved seating in the auditorium. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit gfachamber.com.

Awards are set to be presented at a volunteer recognition breakfast in April, which, according to the release, is attended by more than 250 volunteers and guests annually.

The Adults 50 and Better Division provides recreation, travel, education, social events, fitness, volunteer opportunities, nutrition, transportation and outreach services.

Daily events are held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at the Costick Activities Center, located at 28600 W. 11 Mile Road, along with scheduled evening and weekend programs, according to the release.

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FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills is encouraging residents to visit the Farmington Hills Nature Center, located in Heritage Park at 24915 Farmington Road.

The 2,325-square-foot center offers interpretive exhibits, including a life-sized tree and animals, a press release states. The Nature Center also offers classes and programs for kids and adults, including guided hikes, snowshoeing and maple sugaring.

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Schneemann is currently serving on Farmington’s City Council.

“Excited to see the good things that you’re going to continue doing for (the) city,” Schneemann said at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting.

At the same meeting, Johnna Balk, who has been on Farmington’s City Council since 2021, was appointed as Farmington’s mayor pro tem, with LaRussa, Schneemann and Kevin Parkins approving her appointment.

Schneemann made the nomination.

Maria Taylor was the lone City Council member to vote against Balk’s appointment.

She explained the reasoning for her decision at the meeting.

“Farmington has an established precedent of rotating the mayor and mayor pro tem seats based on seniority of who’s come up through the ranks and who hasn’t yet served in leadership, and while other boards might treat titles as political football, ours has remained relatively drama-free because the Farmington way is based on process, not personalities,” Taylor said. “Supporting this nomination is saying that, on Farmington’s City Council, it’s OK to cut the line as long as you can get enough votes. It transforms a process that’s intended to elevate the most experienced members into a popularity contest where experience doesn’t matter, and in doing so, that puts the interest of individuals above those of the council as a whole, and that’s how you create a dysfunctional board.”

Taylor went on to say that if this is the “new protocol,” it is “worrisome.”

“Setting up showdowns after each new council is seated is a distraction from the work our voters put us here to do,” she said.

“I would support Johnna if it was her turn, but I can’t put my vote behind throwing out the Farmington way of doing things — the process that protects us from drama and dysfunction — just because someone wants to be mayor sooner.”

Schneemann commented on Balk’s appointment at the meeting.

“I know you’ve learned a lot in the last couple years,” he said to Balk. “You got a lot of support from the voters. Excited to see what the next two years looks like.”

Last November, LaRussa won a fouryear term on Farmington’s City Council.

The position of mayor is a two-year term.

He shared one of the possible scenarios going forward.

“After this two-year term there’ll be another decision about who will be the mayor of Farmington,” LaRussa said. “One of the

outcomes, possibly, could be that I just go back to being a council member at that time, because my term on council is longer.”

With each council member’s vote carrying the same weight, including whoever is seated as mayor, LaRussa explained the primary changes that come with his new role.

“The mayor’s responsibility is to preside over the meetings and set the agenda, along with (the) city manager, for the council and its policy agenda,” he said. “So the privileges are basically to chair the council, serve as a ceremonial head of the city, and to collaborate closely with the city manager and the administration on the agenda for the city.”

Bowman is someone who is familiar with that process. She explained her decision to not seek another term on council.

“I had served on City Council for eight years, four as mayor and two as mayor pro tem,” she said. “Before that, I spent eight years on the Planning Commission. … I felt that it was time for me to step away and let some new folks move in, take the helm, and make sure that Farmington was still getting fresh, great leadership. It was a nice time for me to kinda close out that chapter.”

Bowman shared her thoughts about LaRussa’s appointment.

“He served as pro tem for the four years that I was mayor. He and I had a really strong working relationship,” she said. “I admire his diligence. When he has an issue or a topic that he’s passionate about, I think Joe has really good intentions when he’s making decisions. He is thorough, and I think he’s prepared and will serve as mayor really, really well.”

When asked about goals during his term as mayor, LaRussa cited completion of the Farmington Area FiberCity project, which is a collaborative effort with Farmington Hills designed to bring an all-fiber internet network to every home and business in the two cities, as well as having the Maxfield Training Center redevelopment project carried out.

That project involves repurposing a formal school site into new residential housing in Farmington, with 53 townhomes being constructed and sold for occupancy downtown.

“By the end of March, we expect to close on the property,” LaRussa said.

Being appointed mayor has made for a “very exciting” time in LaRussa’s life.

“Mayors have an opportunity to shine in leadership, and of course they are also the first one people call when they have a topic, so it’s certainly not for the faint of heart,” he said. “I’m ready to step up to the challenge and try to be the best leader that Farmington deserves, and also be that sounding board … a person accessible for them to bring their

concerns forward as well.”

LaRussa said he has lived in Farmington since 2005. He graduated from Dearborn High before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

His bachelor’s degree was for electrical engineering. His master’s degrees are in automotive systems engineering and engineering management.

LaRussa has had a career in the automotive industry for about 20 years.

He and his wife, Melissa, have two children: Sofia, 16, and Matteo, 12.

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LaRussa shared a message for Farmington residents.

“I want them to know I’m at work for them,” he said. “I view public service as just that, it’s service, and my role and my goal (is) to be the best representative that I can be, and to be a champion for the voters, the residents and the businesses that decide to locate here. … I’m also interested in government doing its part to make residents’ lives better, and to make businesses thrive and be a vital part of the community.”

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proving the quality of life by lowering noise levels.

“Rep. Kuhn, Sen. Webber, and myself have heard from a number of people in our community that just couldn’t stand the overpowering noise coming from I-75 in Troy,” MacDonell said in a press release. “Our plan gives communities across Michigan access to sound barriers and much-needed relief from noise pollution.”

“I am proud to work with my House colleagues to jointly introduce this bill in both chambers,” Webber said in a press release. “Advocating for highway noise abatement needs to be a continued priority for our state. … The current process of residents appealing to their state legislator to advocate for sound wall funding within the annual state budget isn’t practical or sustainable — a formal funding model is needed. … It was my understanding from (the Michigan Department of Transportation) that federal dollars are historically used to build sound walls and that this project would not have qualified for federal funding because the original I-75 corridor project was already completed. My bill would fix this situation in the future.”

Webber said the legislation is modeled on a Minnesota law, since that is the only other state with a mechanism set up to fund sound wall construction from the state level and not just from federal dollars. He said his legislation would create a fund within the Department of Treasury to be administered

by MDOT in order to support qualifying noise abatement projects where sound walls currently are not located.

Kuhn said that this proposed fund stemmed in part from the efforts of Troy residents to secure a sound wall along I-75 after the road work there resulted in significantly more noise. He added that he hopes

this proposed fund will find bipartisan support in Lansing.

“The $10 million allocation was for sound barrier projects specific to I-75 in Troy. Our plan would create a fund in the state treasury for other communities to apply and receive funding for sound barriers,” he said via email. “The bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure for further action, which I hope the Democratic majority will take up later this spring.”

Several of the Troy residents who have spent years pushing for more sound walls in Troy said that this legislation is desperately needed in communities like theirs and that the new action is evidence that their pleas have not fallen on deaf ears.

“This could help people with similar problems that we had here in Troy,” said Gail Morrell, one of the leaders in the efforts to secure more sound walls in Troy. “We still have some areas that could benefit from additional sound walls in Troy. We are still waiting to see. I think someone has finally realized that this kind of construction is causing people living near the work to suffer.

I’m glad our voices were heard and they are taking this a step farther and maybe helping people in the future.”

She hopes that their longtime efforts and the red tape they’ve had to go through will be worth it if it has spurred legislators to take action to prevent other communities from having to experience the same obstacles.

“Fixing these projects that they messed up is so expensive, and they are affecting so many people. You need something like this fund to help,” said Morrell. “It’s a great idea.

Hopefully, it looks out for everyone and he is able to get it passed. It took us a couple of years to get to a place where we could get a wall, so it’s great that, if this passes, others won’t have to go through the same long process.”

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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Middle school sports — to cut, or not to cut?

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METRO DETROIT — Cutting students from middle school sports teams is a topic that’s sure to spark debate, especially among parents.

Supporters of no-cut sports say the goal of school-based athletics should be to encourage inclusivity, allowing students of all athletic types to contribute to a team while learning personal growth and development, healthy communication, and a team-oriented work ethic.

Those on the other side of the fence argue that cuts are necessary to prepare children for the disappointments experienced in adulthood and to assure the space, time and resources that each team needs won’t be spread too thin.

Most, if not all, public schools in the area offer students the opportunity to try out for, or be automatically welcomed on, a middle school sports team.

Bloomfield Hills Schools offers several athletic opportunities within its two middle schools.

“We’ve had both cut and no-cut sports since before my taking over as the athletic director 18 years ago,” said Mike Cowdrey, the athletic director for Bloomfield Hills Schools. “At the middle school level, we have as large an offering as any middle school that I’m aware of.”

The district, Cowdrey explained, looks at roster sizes when determining if a sport should be cut or no-cut.

“It’s a cut sport strictly based on roster size and what we can handle as a team, effectively work with, and participate in a game,” he said. “For our middle school basketball, we carry 15, because we have a rule in the middle school league that we play in. The first half is actually three periods, not two, and the first period you play your starting five, the second period you play your next five, and the third period you play your third See SPORTS on page 17A

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Community Choice Foundation: 2024 Scholarship Program now open to applicants

Education costs are steadily on the rise, making it increasingly challenging for prospective students to pursue their goals. Community Choice Foundation, the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union, is currently accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program to help offset rising tuition costs for students of all ages.

Community Choice believes the pursuit of an education holds immense value, extending far beyond academic achievement. It’s a gateway to personal development, equipping individuals with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute effectively to the world. In an era where knowledge and skills are the currencies of success, education becomes a crucial investment in the future. It fosters critical thinking, enhances social awareness and promotes lifelong learning — skills that are indispensable in today’s fastpaced, ever-changing landscape.

Each year, Community Choice Foundation grants 25 scholarships totaling $100,000 to students across the state. These scholarships are available for those seeking to further their instate education at universities, through skilled trade programs or within continuing education courses. The scholarships are available to both credit union members and non-members in Michigan who are planning to attend Michigan-based educational institutions.

The program’s impact is far-reaching, with previous scholarship recipients hailing from diverse areas across metro Detroit and the communities of Warren, Roseville and Southfield.

“Last year, we had 2,500 applicants for our Scholarship Program,” said Kevin McAlpine, executive director, Community Choice Foundation. “This remarkable level of interest demon-

strates the program’s significant impact and the growing recognition of its benefits within each community.”

Scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic performance and community involvement. Applicants are also required to submit a short video and essay describing how they plan to continue making a positive impact in their community and Michigan throughout their career.

To qualify, applicants must live in Michigan, plan on attending a Michigan college or university and pledge to stay in Michigan after graduation or completion of their education program.

A minimum 3.0 GPA is required as well as a demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or public service. Recipients are encouraged but do not have to be members of Community Choice Credit Union.

“Our scholarship recipients are not just required to excel academically, but also to actively contribute to their local communities through volunteering and civic participation,” McAlpine added.

Since 2009, the Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships statewide. This year’s scholarships include: $5,000 awards for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college in Michigan; continuing education scholarships — with amounts ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the chosen program and available funds at the time of awarding; and $2,500 scholarships to students seeking vocational training or certification through accredited programs.

“When a student receives a scholarship, they are pledging to use their education to Give Big™ in Michigan by living and working in the state after graduating or completing their vocational training,” McAlpine said.

A strong commitment to Give Big™ is essential for individuals who aspire to further their education at a Michigan college, university or trade school. It is crucial that each recipient’s commitment extend beyond academic endeavors. Individuals must not only embrace the cred-

it union ethos of “people helping people,” but also demonstrate this through volunteer efforts in schools and communities.

Additionally, applicants must submit a PDF copy of their completed FAFSA, which highlights their household income and gives the foundation an understanding of their financial needs.

“It’s also beneficial to mention a teacher or leader who can attest to the applicant’s character, contributions and ability to make a difference,” McAlpine explained.

Lastly, a commitment to the future of the state of Michigan is imperative. This is exhibited by choosing to stay in Michigan, joining the workforce and contributing to communities in an effort to uphold and enrich the state.

McAlpine added: “A healthy state economy includes talented, passionate workers in a variety of fields — from medical professionals to accountants, to teachers and electricians — and we’re committed to helping young people achieve their dreams. By supporting students financially, it enables them to focus on their studies and personal growth without the burden of financial constraints. This support is not just an investment in the individual but a contribution to the broader community and the state of Michigan, as these educated individuals are likely to become the next leaders, innovators and change-makers. We recognize the tremendous number of opportunities and various paths available to students who are committed to achieving their career goals and contributing to our great state. It’s one of the many reasons we have expanded this scholarship program in recent years.”

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SPORTS Detroit-area nominees: BOYS • Ja’Len Jenkins — Belleville High School, Belleville.

• Warren Marshall IV — Brother Rice High School, Bloomfield Hills.

• Tyler Spratt — North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills.

• Landon Williams — North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills.

• Jalen Mosley — Roseville High School, Roseville.

GIRLS • Riley Abney — Brandon High School, Ortonville.

• Mckenzie Swanson — Marian High School, Bloomfield Hills.

• Indya Davis — West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield.

• Summer Davis — West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield.

• Kendall Hendrix — West Bloomfield High School, West Bloomfield.

File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

LEFT: West Bloomfield senior Summer Davis goes for a layup against Birmingham Groves last season.

West Bloomfield has multiple nominees for McDonald’s All American Games

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniaik@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The McDonald’s All American Games are returning April 2 to the Toyota Center in Houston, and 10 high school basketball players from the Detroit area graced the initial nominee list of 724 players nationwide.

The event features the best of the best high school senior basketball players across the country, and the McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee will narrow down the pool of 724 players to 48 — 24 girls and 24 boys.

The final selection will be broadcast between 3 and 4 p.m. Jan. 24 on “NBA Today” on ESPN and will be announced on various ESPN social and digital platforms.

Criteria for nominees is based on athletic achievement, scholastic achievement, behavior and nominations from eligible nominators, which includes high school coaches, athletic directors, school principals and the selection committee itself.

Past McDonald’s All American Games have featured some of the premier talents in professional and college basketball today, including Jayson Tatum, Trae Young, Candace Parker, Kevin Durant, Breanna Stewart, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese.

“This moment is really a culmination of the hard work each of these athletes have put into this game — all those long hours on the court, in the gym and classroom,” Joe Wootten, McDonald’s All American Games Selection Committee chairman, said in a press release. “My father, Morgan Wootten, co-founded this game over four decades ago, giving high school athletes a national platform to showcase their skills on the biggest stage. It means so much to me and my family to continue his legacy and give athletes this special moment to shine.”

Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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METRO DETROIT — Humble Design is turning houses into homes with its unique approach to ending the cycle of homelessness.

It all began in 2009 when Treger Strasberg, the CEO and founder of Humble Design, was new to the Detroit area. Upon discovering that her new friend, a mother of two, was homeless, she helped the family find a new place but soon realized that it wasn’t enough. The family was sleeping on the floor, and that was a thought that Strasberg could not bear, so she got to work.

Strasberg began collecting items for the family by looking to other friends for donations. Through this process, she was able to furnish and decorate the space in a way that reflected the family and instilled confidence.

Since 2009, the nonprofit has grown from its Detroit origins to serve Chicago, Cleveland, San Diego and Seattle. Humble Design has furnished more than 2,800 homes for more than 8,100 individuals exiting homeless shelters. According to its website, “Families who have benefited from Humble Design have had a 99% success rate of remaining in their homes.”

“Facing housing instability in one way or another is destabilizing, and it does affect mental health. That foundation of stability and a home that really works for you, it’s almost immeasurable,” said Chris Tull, the executive director of Humble Design Detroit.

Tull said that Humble Design’s clients come through its network of approximately 26 social service agencies and shelters that Humble Design partners with in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, including Lighthouse in Pontiac and Cass Community Social Services in Detroit. Typically, a caseworker working with an individual or family will make the referral to Humble Design after the individual or family has secured a place to live.

After the intake process, Humble Design schedules the client for the “deco day,” which can be up to three to four weeks out. Once the client has been scheduled, the designers begin talking to the client directly to get design ideas. The team of designers utilizes donated items to create furnished spaces for their clients.

Oakland County resident Ashley D., a mother of four, turned to Humble Design about five years ago after exiting a shelter. She described her family’s experience with Humble Design as ‘not just a home makeover, but a whole life makeover.’

She said that it felt like her family had returned to a new house after the designers were done.

“I couldn’t believe they could do all that so quickly,” Ashley said. “They even had dinner cooking for us in the kitchen, which I was not expecting.

They had a new slow cooker and food in the kitchen, so I didn’t even have to cook dinner. It was just a wonderful experience.”

Ashley said she was impressed with how the designers made use of the space and managed to remember the small details that she had mentioned to

ABOVE: Humble Design helped Ashley D. and her four children make their house a home.

Photo provided by Ashley D.

ABOVE: Last June, Humble Design decorated Shaniece and her 1-year-old daughter’s home, providing a safe and comfortable environment for the two.

LEFT: After escaping an abusive relationship and facing homelessness, Humble Design transformed Shaniece’s place into an inspiring space where she can raise her daughter.

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Military museum’s vintage vehicles have a new home METRO DETROIT — After the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum lost the ability to store its vintage military vehicles on the city of Warren’s Department of Public Works property, Koucar Management stepped up to provide a large indoor storage space in Detroit.

The space includes 10,000 square feet of storage and 12,000 square feet for the museum, according to Thomas Cleaver, the fundraising and media manager for the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum.

“At Warren DPW, we had about eight vehicles outside. Now we have all of our ve-

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them, down to the framed photo of the band Kiss in her children’s room, and the dainty trinkets on her dresser.

“It gave the kids comfort and me comfort, and I was able to focus on other things.

I guess that’s how we were able to stay so long, because they were able to relax more, and I got a better job,” Ashley stated.

After renting the house, she purchased the home on her birthday a few years ago.

The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan is a stone’s throw away from Humble Design in Pontiac, said Robert Boyle, the furniture bank’s executive director.

“It’s kind of a little coincidence, the gentleman who owns their building; I know him because he was the one who sold us ours many, many years ago,” Boyle said.

The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan has been around since 1968 and, like Humble Design, serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Similar to Humble Design, the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan also works with a caseworker to connect those in need with gently used furnishings for their living spaces. However, the Furniture Bank operates slightly differently than Humble Design; The Furniture Bank does not offer interior design services and only provides basic furnishings and housewares. The clients pay around 10 to 15 cents on the dollar of the resale value of the furniture to help keep operations going.

“You may pay $200. But for $200, you’re gonna get a dining table and four chairs, three mattresses, three box springs, a

hicles inside with room for another 10 to 12,” Cleaver said. “It is a dream come true for us.”

According to Cleaver, the nonprofit has a lease for $1 a year.

“We’re looking to help however we can,” said Devin Pacheco, Koucar Management’s digital marketing director. “We fully support the military. We also want to help the community in preserving some of the history of not only the vehicles, but also the military’s efforts. Koucar Management has roots in military equipment production, so this feels like a natural fit in preserving history.”

In December 2023, the museum started looking for a new space for its fleet of historic trucks, Jeeps, military cars and armored vehi-

The Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum’s fleet of vintage military vehicles was moved to secure indoor storage space owned by Koucar Management in January.

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couple of dressers, a sofa and a living room chair. And very often, our referral partners have the dollars to cover that through grants,” Boyle stated.

Both nonprofits expressed that there is a great need for these kinds of services.

“We’ve doubled the numbers of families that we’re serving on an annual basis,” Boyle said. “And coming out of the pandemic, with the expiration of the eviction moratorium and high inflation, we’ve seen referrals tick up another 30% over the past few years. So the need is really like nothing I’ve ever seen before.”

In 2023, the Furniture Bank helped just over 2,000 families and provided about 18,000 items valued at $1 million. Humble Design Detroit furnished 151 homes in total last year, which impacted 485 people; 306 of those people were children and 15 were veterans.

Twin beds for children are a highly desired item for which both nonprofits expressed a need.

“We take a lot of pride in getting kids into beds. A lot of times, the bedrooms and beds we put kids in are often the first bed or bedroom they’ve ever had,” Tull said. “I think if you asked anybody here at Humble, that is probably the most gratifying thing that we’re able to provide. When kids see their bedroom for the first time, they generally are charging straight to the bed.”

Humble Design accepts gently used mattress donations and monetary donations for beds. Through its Beds for Kids program, the Furniture Bank was able to raise $30,000 last year with help from local foundations.

“We want families to feel good about the homes that they’re living in and themselves so they can live happy, stable, dignified

lives, the way many of us do and many of us take for granted. So if people have things that they can donate, please, there’s a lot of great organizations. The Furniture Bank is one of them, Humble Design is another, and there’s all kinds of others out there. Please make sure that before you just put something in good repair out on the curb, make sure you

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try to give it to somebody who could really, really use it,” Boyle stated.

For more information on Humble Design, visit humbledesign.org/detroit. To learn more about The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan, visit furniture-bank.org.

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Hills City Council member Ken Massey, a proposal was made to add eight additional firefighters/paramedics, with City Council members unanimously approving it.

Massey estimated that the cost would be between $700,000 and $800,000 per year, with “no tax increases whatsoever.”

“We were able to do that by ensuring that we move money, looking at what we charge for an EMS call, and realizing that our fee schedule to insurance companies and Medicare — we were leaving money on the table,” Massey said in an interview with the Press last year. “They are willing to pay probably about $400 for a call more than what we were charging, so we increased the fee schedule. … We increased the costs to the insurance companies, and citizens won’t see that difference, because we don’t bill them directly. We bill their insurance companies. … By doing that, with the number of calls, the call volume that we have, we were able to find the $700,000.”

Fire departments in Farmington Hills provide fire and emergency medical services, as well as fire prevention and safety education, and fire code enforcement.

Services are provided by firefighter/paramedics who operate out of five fire stations “strategically located throughout the community,” the release states.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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citing alleged conduct that violates both the AVC and the MCPA,” the release states.

“The lawsuit claims civil violations including breach of contract, continuing to engage in unfair and deceptive business practices, failing to fulfill refund requests, grossly misrepresenting the scope and quality of work being offered, and misleading consumers as to their legal rights to post and publish honest reviews of, and file complaints about, the services and conduct of the defendants.”

The Federal Consumer Review Fairness Act ensures the legal right of consumers to publish and post reviews of goods and services provided by businesses, according to the release. The Attorney General’s lawsuit

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cles, according to Cleaver.

“We have a new partner in history,” said John Lind, founder and director of the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum. “They believe in our mission. We are overjoyed and grateful for their generous response.”

The city of Warren now needs the space that the museum had been using for its own growing fleet of vehicles.

“It was supposed to have been a temporary situation, and time went on for six years,” said Warren Communications Director Clarissa Cayton.

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Fire Station 3 in Farmington Hills is now operational 24 hours a day. Local officials were on hand to commemorate the occasion earlier this month.

alleges that various iterations of the contracts the Churches’ businesses required customers to sign included a non-disparagement clause that served to confuse consumers about their rights to take action, to caution other consumers or to complain to regulatory agencies, such as the Department of Attorney General, if such complaints and reviews could harm the reputation of the business.

Doing so constitutes an illegal violation of the MCPA, according to the release.

“Michigan consumers have the right to freely, fairly, and publicly post reviews of goods and services they’ve purchased,” Nessel stated in the release. “Businesses in this state cannot insulate themselves from honest customer reviews by simply inserting deceptive language into their contracts. Illegal and unfair business practices will not be toler-

ated, and often the best way to stop these harms is to speak up; to tell your community and other potential customers how you have been treated. My department remains committed to defending consumers and their rights, and we will continue our vigorous advocacy for their protections under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act.” The release provided details as to the outcome Nessel is aiming for.

“The Attorney General seeks as relief injunctions against the Churches and their several businesses, prohibiting them from operating in the snow removal, lawn care and landscaping sector, immediate fulfillment or refunds pertaining to outstanding consumer contracts, treble money damages to select and similarly situated customers, entrance of an order declaring (the) defendants unlawfully violated the MCPA, civil

fines for knowing and repeated violation of the MCPA, entrance of an order striking non-disparagement clauses in any contracts held between defendants and consumers, an award of investigative and litigation costs incurred by the DAG, and the dissolution of Metro Mow ‘N Snow, LLC and all LLCs owned and operated by the Churches related to snow removal, lawn care, and landscaping,” the release states.

No attorney was listed for John and Michele Church. When reached by phone, John Church declined to comment.

Michigan consumers who suspect they are the victims of illegal or predatory business practices are encouraged to contact the Department of Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team at (877) 765-8388.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

racy reached an agreement with the city of Warren to build a new museum at Veterans Memorial Park, less than a mile away from the historic former home of the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant. The Warren City Council approved the agreement on Feb. 28, 2017. The agreement was announced by Warren Mayor Jim Fouts on March 2, 2017.

Cayton said that when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, that put everything in a tailspin and prolonged the process of Lind removing his vintage vehicles.

“The timing of everything was just bad.

Had COVID not occurred, he (Lind) probably would have been able to get his footing and get the monies that he needed for his nonprofit to have a place. That’s what we want him to have, a museum, but our storage

is not a museum,” Cayton said.

Some of the city’s new vehicles include large snow removal trucks, which can take more than a year from when the trucks are ordered to be outfitted with the necessary equipment, and then delivered to the city.

The space for those vehicles was not needed before but is needed now, according to Cayton.

The new location of the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum is 19144 Glendale St. in Detroit, near Interstate 96 and the Southfield Freeway.

The museum hopes to open in its new location and exhibit a plethora of artifacts that will include radios, uniforms, weapons and more at the new location sometime within the next year, according to Lind.

“The most popular exhibits are the vehicles,” Lind said. “Since this is the motor capital of the world, people have a real love affair with the vehicles.”

Within the next year, the museum hopes to acquire a Michigan-built Sherman tank and other items, said Cleaver. Negotiations are underway.

“We’re looking for volunteers and contractors to help us with the needs of (the) museum building,” said Cleaver. “People who have an interest in donating military vehicles, we gladly accept those.”

Those interested in volunteering or donating can contact Cleaver at (586) 4639400.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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five. That is based on talent and ability level.

Then in the second half, which is only two periods, you play whoever you’d like. Even though it is a cut sport, everyone on the team plays at the middle school level in our league.”

A few of the teams students must try out for include travel basketball, tennis, soccer and volleyball, to name a few.

Over at Lakeview Public Schools, Sean Zaborowski, the executive director of athletics and operations, said that, typically, sports that do cuts have roster limitations, which is what makes cuts necessary. At the middle school level, boys and girls basketball and volleyball have cuts, while football, cross country, wrestling, swim and track do not have cuts.

“Parents typically understand that there are limits to roster sizes and know that, in a sport like basketball or volleyball, we can only carry 12-15 players,” Zaborowski said in an email.

When asked if the district had ever considered registering two teams for the same school in the same age group, Zaborowski said it’s not something they could do because of the league they are in.

“The league that we play in, our middle school league, they don’t do that, so we can only have one seventh grade team and one eighth grade team for football, basketball, volleyball and those sports,” he said.

Whether a student makes a team or doesn’t, all Bloomfield Hills district coaches have individual meetings with each student to share the news.

“For every coach in our district, the worst thing they have to do is make cuts,” said Cowdrey. “They absolutely hate it, because it’s hard to tell a young person who came out there and tried and wanted to be on the team that, unfortunately, they didn’t make it.”

When sharing unfortunate news, coaches try to explain where a student may have come up short and give them examples of the areas in which they may need to get better so they can improve their chances for the next tryout session.

Some may opt to try out for a no-cut sport — like football, cross country, swimming, diving, wrestling, track and field, lacrosse, and more — which also allows students to travel to compete against other schools. No-cut sports are a great opportunity for students who want to try something new, without the stress of tryouts.

Since no-cut teams are typically larger, there is no guarantee that each student will get equal playing time, but they are guaranteed a spot on the team.

“Our football team, which is a non-cut sport at the middle school level, while everyone may not play in the game, if both teams have enough kids on their teams, we have a halftime game where those kids who are not starters or are not large contributors to the actual game get to play a shortened game at halftime so they get to participate as well,” Cowdrey said. “That’s something we’ve done for a long time.”

Many schools across the state, including Bloomfield Hills, are seeing a decreased number of student football players.

“Some of those halftime games have been lessened and are not actually taking place because teams might not have enough

on their team to do that,” Cowdry noted.

When there are large roster sizes in sports, like football and track, Zaborowski said Lakeview coaches try to ensure that participants get some time in the games each time they play.

“At the middle school level, many of the sports rules in our league have requirements for players to get into the games for a minimum amount of time. This helps parents at least see their child participate in the games each time they play. For the most part, the parents appreciate knowing their child will be participating in each game if they are on a sports team,” he wrote.

Within the Bloomfield Hills district, all students also have the opportunity to join one of the middle school no-cut intramural sports teams — including basketball, soccer and volleyball — which do not compete against other schools.

Because Lakeview Middle School — like many other middle schools in the area — runs four sports seasons, students are able to try multiple sports at the middle school level.

“As an example, our boys basketball season and wrestling seasons do not occur at the same time, so a player could try both sports in the same school year,” Zaborowski wrote.

If a student gets cut from a school team, they have the option of trying out a no-cut sport at the middle school or playing recreationally, if they still want to pursue playing the sport they were cut from.

“If a player were to get cut from volleyball — which is a fall sport — the coaches typically encourage them to try another sport, which could be cross country that also happens in the fall,” Zaborowski said in an email. “If a player were to get cut from

basketball — as an example — the coaches have encouraged them to try to still play, and there are local options that allow players to participate … such as the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation basketball league that starts in mid-January.”

Whatever the sport or team composition, Cowdry agrees that students learn a number of things by participating in athletics — like teamwork, time management, how to deal with adversity, hard work, dedication and many other life lessons.

“Most importantly, athletics is an extension of the classroom, so we’re learning life lessons through sports. We would like to win some games along the way, but really that’s not our goal,” Cowdrey said.

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FARMINGTON — A police officer saw a vehicle failing to maintain its lane in the area of M-5 and Farmington Road in the early morning hours recently.

The officer pulled the vehicle over, and the 19-year-old female driver showed signs of impairment. She failed field sobriety tests, including a preliminary breath test. There were several open containers of alcohol in the vehicle, along with several vaping devices. She was arrested for operating while impaired, and subsequent breath tests revealed blood-alcohol levels of 0.104 and 0.096%.

Police respond to breaking and entering

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department requested assistance from Farmington officers for a breaking and entering in progress at a gas

station in the 39000 block of Grand River Avenue at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 4. Upon arrival, officers found the front door ajar at the closed business. Inside they located a man and took him into custody without incident.

The suspect and scene were turned over to Farmington Hills officers once they arrived.

Convenience store broken into

FARMINGTON — Officers were sent to a convenience store in the 34000 block of Grand River Avenue for a report of a breaking and entering that had been discovered by the business owner recently.

Security footage showed three suspects wearing masks and gloves breaking into the business through the rear door. They stole cartons of cigarettes and over $1,000 cash from the registers before leaving through the rear door. The case was forwarded to the detective bureau for further investigation.

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advised officers that an undercover Livonia police officer was following a BMW that was wanted for fleeing from Livonia officers earlier in the day recently. The BMW was in the area of Grand River Avenue and Drake Road. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it, but the BMW fled from Farmington officers, and the chase was

terminated for safety. The BMW was eventually located at a residence in Farmington Hills. Farmington Hills officers were able to convince the suspect to exit the residence and turn himself in, and he was taken into custody without incident and turned over to Livonia police.

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Former Hills resident arraigned on loan fraud charges

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FARMINGTON HILLS — On Dec. 18, Tiesha Johnson, 55, formerly of Farmington Hills, was arraigned in 47th District Court in Farmington Hills on charges of fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program loans and Economic Injury Disaster loans from the federal government, according to a press release from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office.

Johnson, a former investigator for the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, was arrested in Dallas, Texas, pursuant to warrants from the Department of Attorney General and was transported back to Michigan.

“In July of 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Inspector General referred the matter to the Michigan Department of Attorney General and requested an investigation into potential federal loan fraud,” the release states. “It is alleged Johnson fraudulently obtained two PPP loans and one EID loan totaling $34,675 while a federal employee. PPP loans were meant to cover payroll expenses for businesses during

the height of precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic. It is alleged Johnson did have a business, but not employees or payroll expenses.”

Johnson was charged with three counts of false pretenses of $1,000-$20,000; each offense is a five-year felony, according to the release.

“These federal loan programs were meant to keep businesses afloat amid the international pandemic,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel stated in the release.

“Defrauding your country, your neighbors, and your fellow Americans, during a time of global crisis for your own financial gain cannot be tolerated. The State of Michigan saw millions of dollars fraudulently taken from these programs, and my office remains committed to rooting out and prosecuting the fraudsters and scammers responsible.”

Johnson was granted a $25,000 personal recognizance bond.

She is scheduled to have a motion hearing and in-court pre-exam conference Feb. 12.

Johnson’s attorney of record did not respond to requests for comment by press time.

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Property stolen from Novi vehicle recovered in Livonia

NOVI — A blue backpack containing an IBM ThinkPad laptop computer, miscellaneous flash drives, a digital camera with a case, and a leather wallet containing three credit cards, a debit card and a Michigan driver’s license was recovered in Livonia after being taken from a woman’s unlocked 2019 Ford Escape in Novi at around 10 p.m. Jan. 5.

Livonia police contacted the woman’s boyfriend the next day, after the property had been recovered at 8:30 a.m. According to the report, Livonia police had been sent to an apartment complex in the area of Seven Mile and Haggerty roads for a welfare check after a man was seen lying on the ground. The man was in possession of the property, which he admitted was not his. He was later taken into custody by Livonia police for receiving and concealing stolen property.

Police determined that the suspect likely had been released from Ascension Providence Hospital-Novi, walked down Beck Road and later made his way to Livonia. The man told Livonia police that he is homeless.

Livonia police said that while in the lockup, the man made unsolicited statements after being asked for his phone number. “I don’t know my phone number. I lost it (phone) in one of the cars I was breaking into,” he said, according to the police report.

Livonia police indicated that other property was recovered as well, including two sets of AirPods and a Leapfrog reader that was new in the box. Novi police asked victims of similar vehicle larcenies if the items belonged to them, but no one claimed them. Novi and Livonia police said they would keep in contact and update the other if there were any changes.

Four seriously injured after fleeing luxury vehicle crashes into uninvolved Lexus

TROY — A 29-year-old Mount Morris man was charged with three counts of fleeing and eluding — second degree after allegedly speeding and then fleeing from police.

The incident occurred at 2:29 p.m. Dec. 20 on northbound Interstate 75, near Crooks Road. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2023 Genesis for speeding, with radar readings reaching 118 mph.

They approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver and passenger. The driver stated he was unable to provide his driver’s license or any documentation with his name on it. Officers said he then drove away, fleeing the traffic stop.

Police said the suspect vehicle exited the freeway at Adams Road, but they terminated the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle near Square Lake Road.

Approximately 50 seconds later, Troy dispatchers said an injury accident was being reported at Square Lake Road

and Glyndebourne. Officers responded to the scene and found a Lexus RX and the Genesis had been involved in a head-on collision, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

Both occupants of the Lexus were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The Genesis caught fire as a result of the crash, and police removed both occupants prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. Both the driver and the passenger of the Genesis were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

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Alcohol blamed for single-vehicle crash

Ex breaks into home, steals gaming console

TROY — A driver was charged with operating while intoxicated after police found his white Lincoln Town Car crashed in a ditch on northbound Interstate 75, north of Big Beaver Road, at 2:46 a.m. Dec. 10.

The driver, a 21-year-old Northville man, admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel. A chemical breath test was performed, with results of a 0.169% blood alcohol level.

High-priced items stolen from unlocked car

TROY — Several high priced items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and 1 p.m. Dec. 25 in the 3600 block of West Big Beaver Road.

Items stolen included Christian Louboutin women’s shoes, several men’s suits, multiple pairs of sunglasses, wrapped Christmas presents, a laptop computer, and a diamond ring.

North End Taproom window shattered by individual

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 12:45 a.m. on Dec. 23, an unknown person kicked the front window glass and shattered it at North End Taproom on South Main Street.

Wallet stolen by man in medical face mask

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 p.m. on Dec. 15, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of East Maple Avenue regarding a report of a larceny.

A 78-year-old Detroit resident said she was shopping at a grocery store when her wallet was stolen from her purse. Witnesses saw an unknown man with dark hair and a medical facemask following the victim and later stealing from her purse. An investigation was ongoing.

Vehicle stolen at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A woman was attempting to enter her 2013 Land Rover parked in the 20000 block of West

Eight Mile Road at 2 a.m. Dec. 23 when an unknown man approached her and indicated that he had a gun.

He demanded the keys to the vehicle, and the woman gave them. He drove off in her vehicle.

SOUTHFIELD — At 1:25 a.m. Dec. 16, a woman reported that her shawl had been taken from her vehicle, which was parked by a valet in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway.

SOUTHFIELD — A man reported that his ex broke into his home between 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 27000 block of Franklin Road. The ex gained entry by way of the front door and stole the victim’s gaming system and other belongings, police said.

Audi stolen

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Tribute Creek Boulevard in reference to an auto theft at 8:08 p.m. Dec. 26. The complainant, a 35-year-old man from Oakland Township, stated that his 2019 Audi was missing from his driveway.

The man said he had come out to leave for work and discovered the vehicle was gone. He said he likely left the vehicle unlocked and believes the key fob was in it.

The stolen vehicle was located on Flock cameras and was later recovered in the city of Detroit by the auto theft unit.

A suspect, an 18-year-old from Ypsilanti, was developed through the investigation.

Teens threatened in crosswalk

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 900 block of Downhill Lane to help another department’s call for service at 11:28 p.m. Dec. 3.

The Rochester Police Department was requesting deputies to assist with their investigation into an assault that had occurred in their jurisdiction. The victims, who are juveniles, reported that they had been in the crosswalk and recognized a passenger of a blue sedan as a former classmate. They told deputies that the driver, a 15-year-old male from Rochester Hills, asked them, “What are you looking at?” He then brandished a suspected pistol, they said. Both victims fled and reported the incident.

Rochester police located the license plate information on the vehicle and requested assistance.

Deputies arrived, and Rochester police conducted their investigation. Both occupants of the vehicle were found to be juveniles who attended Rochester High School.

Both occupants were found to be acquaintances of the victims. The firearm was located and turned out

to be an airsoft BB pistol replica. Both juveniles were released to the parents, and the investigation was expected to continue.

Son accused of breaking into home, writing ‘obscene language’ in blood, stealing safe

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy listening to Live 911 heard a complainant report a home invasion at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 5. The complainant, a 66-year-old man from Rochester Hills, said it was his son, a 41-year-old man from Waterford.

Deputies met with the victim, who said his son had entered the residence, and there was obscene language written in blood above the couch in the living room. Multiple items were damaged, and a safe was missing.

The Waterford Police Department contacted the suspect at his residence and took him into custody.

He was turned over to deputies and was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of criminal charges.

Upon reviewing video footage from a security camera, it was discovered that the suspect had been driven to the residence by his wife, a 40-year-old woman from Waterford. Deputies went to the residence, and she turned over most of the missing items, police said. The deputy took her into custody, and she also was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending issuance of criminal charges.

Drunken man arrested

ROCHESTER — An officer monitoring the stop sign at Walnut and Fourth streets saw a man run into the west parking structure, Lot #3, at approximately 2 a.m. Dec. 31. From the officer’s position in the street, the officer could see the male walking around on the second floor of the parking structure. He was waving his arms around while walking, as if he were angry. The officer then saw the suspect start picking up objects and throwing them. The male, identified as a 21-year-old from Metamora, was placed under arrest. He was taken to the Rochester Police Department, held until sober, and given a ticket for disorderly intoxication.

Dirt bike stolen

BERKLEY — A dirt bike was reported stolen during the early morning of Dec. 28 in the city of Berkley.

According to the report, a 52-year-old Berkley man told police that his dirt bike had been taken between midnight and 7:46 a.m. The bike was described as a white and blue 2018 Yamaha YZ250.

The owner stated that a pair of red and black size 10 Thor dirt bike boots were taken as well. The owner said the overhead garage door was closed all night, but he found the side door to the garage ajar in the morning.

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Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

4B - FARMINGTON PRESS, January 24, 2024

JAN. 25

Eat It Up Trio: Concert, 7 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com

JAN. 27

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

Ice skating: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, themes include Glow Skate 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27, Choco Valentine Skate 2-4 p.m. Feb. 10 and Troll Skate 2-4 p.m. Feb. 17, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, www. facebook.com/RileyParkIceRink 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

An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy: 8 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com

• 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

JAN. 29

‘Super Smash Bros.’ Nintendo Switch Tournament: For grades 6-12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org

JAN. 30

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

ONGOING

• For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays until March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays until March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays until March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/PATH, mihealthyprograms.org

Community Sings with Matt Watroba: Interactive family concert, 7-8:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, farmlib.org 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 7, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700

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THE GRAMMYS

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herbal drink 42. Handrail post 45. Neckwear decoration 49. Use scissors 51. Soft palate vibrations 54. House pest 56. Resided 57. Social media conversation 58. Bank of Paris

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DOWN 1. Not Sunni 2. Baby powder ingredient 3. Pelvic parts 4. Shows the way 5. Aristotle’s school

6. One-horse carriage 7. Mailing “code” 8. Single-cell protozoan 9. *Grammy-winner, ____ Alpert 10. *Purse for the red carpet 11. Bumpkin 12. Pampering place 15. Bar ____, ME 20. Rewards, in the olden days 22. Pendulum’s path 24. Cantina staple 25. *Ice ____, Best New Artist nominee 26. Wooden ship caulking 27. Space exploration mission 29. *Grammy host for the fourth time 31. Plumbing problem 32. Early stages of illness 33. Reminiscent of the past 34. *”Anti-Hero” performer 36. Not purl 38. Pacific Islanders’

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ACROSS 1. Moonshine maker 6. *Artist with most 2024 Grammy nominations 9. Not his 13. “Roots” author 14. That guy 15. Full of emotion (2 words) 16. Relating to #3 Down 17. Tarzan’s mom, e.g.

18. Caribbean island destination 19. *The Recording ____, voting organization 21. *”What Was I Made For?” movie 23. *”A Boy Named ____,” 1970 Grammy winner 24. Prickle on a wire 25. Drench 28. Waiter’s handout 30. *Grammy-nominated Lauper song, “True ____” 35. Amusement destination 37. Rachel Renee Russell’s “____ Diaries” 39. Extend subscription 40. South Korean boy band 41. Type of wrap 43. Italian wine region 44. Forearm length unit 46. Honey-producing facility 47. Saw incision 48. Nauseant 50. Fancy marbles used as shooters 52. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 53. EU currency 55. Aglet on a shoelace, e.g.

57. *____.com Arena 60. *Miley Cyrus’ Song of the Year nominee and popular romantic gift 64. Texas cook-off dish 65. *”In the ____ Tonight,” by Grammy-winner Phil Collins 67. Send, as payment 68. Safe place 69. Bird word 70. Leave out 71. Bookkeeping entry 72. Refrigerator sound 73. Scatter

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

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‘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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