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Chill in downtown Royal Oak at the annual Winter Blast BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Winter is not over, and the Winter Blast is going to prove it in downtown Royal Oak in February. Hosted by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, patrons can expect live music, free ice skating, ice sculptures, a zip line, food trucks and the addition of a medieval fair. The event will be taking place Feb. 2-4 in and around Centennial Commons and the Royal Oak city center. This event is literally based off the winter weather, according to event producer Jon Witz. “We’re going to be working with Mother Nature,” he said. “If it’s cold enough before the event, not only will we make a ski hill, but we’ll add a tubing run, so you might see that pop up.” On the other hand, if the weather turns out to be warmer than expected, Witz said that the festival could substitute skiing and tubing for carnival rides. The Winter Blast began in Detroit and moved to Royal Oak in 2022. See WINTER BLAST on page 12A File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Instructors from Mount Brighton teach festivalgoers about skiing and snowboarding at last year’s Winter Blast in Royal Oak. This year’s Winter Blast is scheduled for Feb. 2-4.
Clawson council members to discuss goals, objectives further in a workshop CLAWSON — In a fairly heated discussion at the Jan. 2 City Council meeting, the council decided to set up a workshop to further
discuss the fiscal year 2024 goals and objectives. At the council meeting, City Manager Joseph Rheker presented a packet with goals and objectives for the 2024 fiscal year. Within the packet there were six
goals and objectives: “to deepen sense of place and community identity”; “foster an engaged and informed community”; “cultivate organizational excellence”; “provide efficient and resilient government”; “ensure a safe and comfortable environment
for everyone”; and “encourage environmentally sustainable practices.” Each slide presented to the council included a description of what each of these goals meant, and what the goals would be trying to accomplish.
The council had a lengthy discussion surrounding this, with some members claiming that the packet did not go in depth enough, and that the goals were not adequate due to their immeasurability. See WORKSHOP on page 8A
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ROYAL OAK — In a unanimous vote at the Jan. 8 City Commission meeting, the commission decided to create a local officers compensation commission to review the compensation that city officials receive. Adopted in 1955, the city charter states that each elected city commissioner receives a sum of $20 for each meeting, while the mayor receives $40. Comparing 1955 to now, the proposal states that the value of $20 is equal to $222 dollars today. “I was approached by a number of elected officials indicating that they wanted to essentially consider this ordinance to be more inclusive of all residents who may want to become involved as a local elected official,” City Attorney Niccolas Grochowski said. He said that this is coming to the table to make a more inclusive government where anybody can join, no matter their economic status. As stated in the proposal in the agenda packet, the city is generally bound by its charter, but the “Michigan Home Rule City Act does provide a lawful mechanism for a city to enact an ordinance creating a LOCC.” To remain within state law, specific requirements need to be met. A proposed ordinance was drafted to be within compliance of the requirements. There are six requirements listed, the main one being that “once established, the LOCC shall determine the salary of each elected official. The determination shall be the salary unless the city commission rejects the determination by the LOCC by resoSee COMPENSATION on page 11A
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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 improving 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 See SOUND on page 15A
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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library has had a substantial change in attendance and use within the last year. On Jan. 9, the City Council meeting began with a presentation by Library Director Sandy Irwin. In this presentation, she summarized the fiscal year 2022-23 annual report. In the year 2021-2022, the library saw 107,144 visitors, and in the past year, 20222023, the library had 155,456 visitors. This increase in visitors has had a corresponding increase in the number of library card holders. The 2022-2023 year had 28,074 cardholders, up from 26,644 the year before. As of the 2022-23 year, active library cards are at their highest level since 2016. Along with these positive increases in attendance and cardholders, the library has been consistently finding new ways to reach more patrons. One of the major additions to the library was becoming a Michigan Electronic Library Catalog, or MeLCat, visiting patron library. MeLCat is an electronic database giving access to patrons of participating libraries to borrow materials from all over Michigan. The program also delivers the materials to their homes, according to mel.org. The library board also approved temporary library cards for unhoused people. “If a person is unhoused they can get a library card and check out five items at any time,” Irwin said. The Royal Oak Library has made plenty of changes in the 2023-2024 year. The library has launched its first “exclusive Royal Oak Public Library app” that you can find in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. See LIBRARY on page 9A
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umble 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 See HOMES on page 8A
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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“If we are going to have some real measurable, tangible goals here, they have to be measurable and tangible,” Mayor Pro Tem Susan Moffitt said. “We can’t just throw stuff out there.” Councilman Matt Binkowski mentioned that he believes the goals need to be completely rewritten within the month of January. “I’d rather start from scratch and say these are the goals we need before the budget process begins,” he said. “We need to talk about the things we need to see achieved.” Mayor Paula Millan said that if they were to continue to focus on the six main topics, but include more direction under each, it could help bring clarity to the goals until the budget season.
Binkowski was concerned about the measurability factor of these goals. “I find no way to measure his performance,” he said. “It’s more of a mission statement; it’s intangible.” Because the goals and objectives don’t have clear explanations of what they will accomplish, Binkowski said that Rheker and his administration will need to change the goals. “To me, an example of a goal would be preparing a comprehensive and coordinated plan to address roads, sewers and water mains in the city … by the year 2035,” he said. Moffitt agreed, stating that Rheker needs to do whatever it takes to get it done, “but these are tangible things we are looking to have accomplished within a period of time,” she said. Councilman Bruce Anderson said that some of these plans have already begun to be executed by Rheker, and his plan has been follow-
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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 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
ing the five-year capital improvement plan. “That said, I do think Mr. Rheker owes us more specificity,” Anderson said. “I think we all acknowledge we want this, but it just depends on how we put it on paper.” “You have to realize that there is a $177 million in capital improvement needs,” Rheker said. “Our ability to borrow is at $45 million dollars. How does the math work out? It doesn’t.” Rheker said that they need to have conversations about that, including a capital improvement plan from 2021 that “didn’t see the light of day because of council.” Rheker also said that an updated capital improvement plan is being done. Binkowski said he wants to see what the plan is, and thought of showing this capital improvement plan and making it a goal. Anderson asked Rheker his
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 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
status for the plan on infrastructure, and Rheker replied that he has been working on that plan. “Right now (Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick) is going back to the drawing board on that specific document, and I have been meeting with the finance director, Mark Pollock, to figure out what is the best way, what is actually palatable to the voter to support,” Rheker said. “You have roughly $45 million dollars in debt that you can incur, which we wouldn’t do that, but you have nearly $177 million dollars in needs,” he said. “How are you going to get the voters to support a palatable millage, where 3 mills is only going to generate you $1.4 million. That’s the extent of the complication of this situation, and I feel like you are both oversimplifying this situation.” Moffitt said that the plans need to be presented in an easy way to the public.
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 them-
“It needs to be distributable,” she said. “We need to post on the website, post on Facebook; we need to be transparent and have something everyone can see.” She said that this plan of action will give the citizens of Clawson a good idea on what’s being done, and what changes they can expect to see coming up. Because of these reservations surrounding the presentation made by Rheker, the council unanimously decided to have a separate meeting to revise and finalize this document. “What will make me happy is if we have a workshop,” Binkowski said, “and we amend this document to include infrastructure and other issues that I have, and I haven’t even talked about some of the other issues.” Binkowski wanted this meeting to be held as soon as possible, and the council decided to have the meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 30.
selves 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 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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“It’s really great; you can see what you’ve checked out or put stuff on hold,” Irwin said. “It also has a bar code so that you never need to bring your library card again; you can just have it on your phone.” Irwin also mentioned the home delivery of materials that began in September. This gives patrons who are homebound access to their library needs. Finally, the library board approved their 2024-2030 capital improvement plan. “We have plans to spend that millage money (passed in 2022) on improving that building,” Irwin said. The library is planning to fix the boiler, add solar and a new roof. Circulation has also gone up at the library. The circulation of books was at 425,404 in the 2021-2022 year, and it grew to 572,264 for the 2022-2023 year. City Commissioner Sharlan Douglas brought up the question of circulation and if it takes into account MeLCat item usage. “It takes into account all of the books people in Royal Oak are checking out everywhere,” said Irwin. That includes MeLCat. City Commissioner Brandon Kolo said he loves the library and believes that this pre-
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lution adopted by 2 ⁄ 3 of the entire membership of the city commission.” The local officers compensation commission will consist of seven members and will not meet more than 15 session days in each odd numbered year. “This ordinance is more of a living document,” Grochowski said. “They (the LOCC) would meet every two years and do a study as to what the compensation should be established at, and that’s based on current conditions.” City Commissioner Melanie Macey said that if this compensation amount is changed, it will make the current charter outdated, and she was curious as to what the city would do with that. “Specific state law says if you have such a charter vision as we do, and if you take the step of enacting this ordinance, the ordinance controls over the charter provision, which is backward thinking,” Grochowski said. “I don’t think you necessarily need to clean up the charter, since you have a clear ordinance.” City Commissioner Sharlan Douglas
said that this is a good opportunity to include all people to potentially become a part of the city government. “I think if we want to make the opportunity to govern available to all, this is a process that will make that happen,” she said. Mayor Pro Tem Monica Hunt said that all the current city commissioners ran for office knowing the compensation amount. “We did it for the love of the city, but there are some people out there like Mrs. Douglas indicated that they love the city but might not have the ability to do so based on putting out way more time than you receive compensation for,” Hunt said. Following the approval, the second reading was scheduled for the City Commission’s Jan. 22 meeting, which occurred after press time. According to Grochowski, if there were no objections to the second reading, the LOCC will meet in a year because it can only meet during odd numbered years. During the time between the years, Grochowski said the city will work to “get the ball rolling.” When the new year comes around, the LOCC will work on examining the compensation in depth. Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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“I would say I think the festival was growing with our new home in Royal Oak. We’ve been able to deliver pure winter fun with free admission,” he said. The event will showcase many different activities, but a unique activity coming to this year’s blast will be the medieval fantasy event hosted by Rick Faire Activities. Witz said the decision to bring a Renaissance theme to the Winter Blast was due to inspiration from Winter at Valade, in Detroit, where he saw some medieval characters and how much people enjoyed them. Rick Faire Activities is a personal business, run by Rick Smith, who with friends hosts events such as this one to entertain adults and children. At the Winter Blast, Smith is going to be setting up a Renaissance-style town, including bringing horses to the event, which will be used in fully armored knight games, and people will be able to participate in quests. The horses and knights will also be available for photo opportunities, and knights will talk about the history of knighthood.
“The quest activity is an all-ages interactive scavenger hunt,” Smith said. “There’s going to be signage to find the quest master. ... The quest master sets up the story of what we’re doing for this event, and with that they’re going to be given a scroll of information to go through and complete their adventure.” Smith will be bringing some of his bestknown cast members from the Michigan Renaissance Festival, which will, according to him, encourage some “die-hard Rennies to show up.” Some might even be in costume. Ice sculptures are another element to this event, and according to Ice Creations owner Chad Harston, there will be around six to eight pieces for people to enjoy. Coming from Ohio, the Ice Creations team plans to create some fantastic sculptures for the event. One of the biggest pieces will be one centered around the recent success of the University of Michigan football team. “We’re going to do a big University of Michigan display,” Harston said. “It’s going to be about 8 feet high, so 15 to 20 blocks of ice.” If the Detroit Lions have a successful outcome throughout the next few weeks, they plan to have a giant Detroit Lions display up for the ice show too. Witz is particularly hopeful for this.
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From left, Dino and Damir Mesic and Emil Gracanin enjoy an amusement park ride at the 2023 Winter Blast. “We might make a 30-block Detroit Lion sculpture. If the Lions are heading to the Super Bowl during Winter Blast weekend, you will be seeing one of the biggest lions on ice you have ever seen,” he said. They already have some Honolulu-blue lights ready to go if that is the case.
The Winter Blast will be held 4-11 p.m. Friday Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 3 and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 4. For more information on the Winter Blast, visit winterblast.com. Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.
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‘I Love Royal Oak’ youth drawing contest in full swing
ROYAL OAK — Students enrolled in Royal Oak Schools have a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity and love for the city of Royal Oak. Royal Oak is having a youth drawing contest in which students can enter a drawing representing their love for Royal Oak. According to the Royal Oak website, romi.gov, the drawing can be anything ranging from a place, idea or feeling that shows what the participant loves about Royal Oak and why the participant loves being a part of the community. The contest is separated into three divisions: high school, middle school and elementary school. Each division has different monetary prizes. For High school students, first place will receive $750, second place will get $500 and third place will get $250. In the Middle school category, the first place winner will get $500, the second place winner will get $250 and third place winner will receive $100. Finally, the elementary school first place winner will get $250, the second place winner will get $150, and the third place winner will receive $100. The city began accepting entries for the contest Jan. 16, and the deadline to enter is Jan. 26. All entries must be submitted to any of the following locations before the deadline: Royal Oak City Hall, the Royal Oak Public Library, Sidetrack Bookshop, or virtually using a form provided at www.romi.gov/1827/ I-Love-Royal-Oak-Drawing-Contest.
MSGCU accepting applications for scholarship programs ROYAL OAK — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications through Feb. 27 for its annual scholarship program. Credit union representatives are offering 33 scholarships of $2,500 each to help local students and educators reach career goals, and 14 scholarships of $2,000 each to support future first responders. Scholarship applications can be submitted online at msgcu.org/scholarships. Nonmembers are welcome to apply for an MSGCU scholarship and must become a member if selected as a scholarship recipient.
Michigan Donated Dental Services are available to help
ROYAL OAK — Michigan Donated Dental Services has been helping senior citizens and individuals with disabilities who qualify to get dental care for approximately 27 years. The program states that it has provided free dental services for more than 6,800 individuals since 1995. According to smilemichigan.com, to qualify for the program, individuals must have a permanent disability, be 65 years old or older, or have a chronic health condition. Other qualifications include an income below 200% of the federal poverty level, having no dental insurance, and a need for extensive dental care. Dr. Howard Graef is a recently retired dentist and volunteer with the program who works alongside his daughter, Dr. Martina Richardson, who is also a volunteer in Clawson. He has been a dentist since 1966 and loves helping people in need. “After seeing these people come in with no money or resources, and doing these treatments that can cost up to thousands and thousands of dollars, it’s a great feeling to help,” he said. The program is made possible by a grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as well as donations from dentists and dental laboratories. Services include extractions, oral surgery and dentures. To learn more about this program, visit smilemichigan.com/resources/michigan-donated-dental-services.
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‘Born to Love — Trained to Serve — Loyal Always’ ROYAL OAK — Five-year-old K-9 Conan and 4-year-old K-9 Thorvi, of the Royal Oak Police Department, will be getting vests that could protect them from bullets and knives. The vests will arrive within the next eight to 10 weeks, according to the Police Department. The two vests are sponsored by the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. The vests will be embroidered with the words, “Born to Love — Trained to Serve — Loyal Always,” according to a press release. Established in 2009, Vested Interest in K9s Inc. has had a mission to provide bullet- and stab-protective vests to dogs in law enforcement throughout the United States. According to the press release, the body armor is made in the U.S., custom fitted, and certified by the National Institute of Justice. Since 2009, the organization has provided more than 5,300 vests to K-9s in all 50 states. The total value of those thousands of vests is approximately $6.9 million, which was raised through private and corporate donations. Vested Interest in K9s Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount. A donation of $985 will sponsor one vest. Each vest costs around $1,800 and weighs 4 to 5 pounds. The vests also come with a five-year warranty. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, call (508) 824-6978 or visit vik9s.org. People can mail contributions to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
ROYAL OAK WHISKEY FEST RETURNS ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak Whiskey Fest will take place 6-10 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Patrons can expect to sample different brands of whiskey as well as enjoy a live musical performance by Cosmic Groove. A variety of ticket packages are available now at royaloakwhiskeyfest.com.
ROYAL OAK — Nicole Runyon, a licensed master social worker who is an expert on social media’s effects on adolescent health, is coming to Royal Oak Schools to give a presentation on this subject. Runyon specializes in child development, parenting, the effects of screens and devices on child development, and addiction to social media, internet and video games, according to her website, nicolerunyon.com. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 29, Runyon will be giving a presentation on how screen usage influences the psychology of children. According to the Royal Oak Schools website, Runyon describes this event as “an
insightful talk for parents of children of all ages from infants to young adults. As parents and educators, understanding the fundamental causes behind the challenges our children face in this tech-driven era is crucial.” The main goal of this presentation is to uncover the dynamics influencing the “iGeneration” and teach parents why and how screen usage shapes their experiences and lives. The presentation will take place in the boardroom at the Royal Oak Schools administrative office at 800 DeVillen. To register for the presentation, visit royaloakschools.org/ whats_new/connecting_to_your_i_generation_child.
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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and 9 a.m. Jan. 1, an unknown person stole a grave marker from Oakview Cemetery on North Main Street.
Ring doorbell camera taken off porch
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 11:10 a.m. Jan. 5, an unknown person stole a Ring doorbell camera off the complainant’s front porch in the 600 block of Orchard View Drive, which is in the area of North Main Street and 13 Mile Road.
Car stolen from LA Fitness
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 6:15 and 9 p.m. Jan. 2, an unknown person stole the complainant’s 2022 Dodge Challenger from the parking lot of LA Fitness on Woodward Ave.
Thefts from multiple vehicles reported at Planet Fitness
ROYAL OAK — Three complainants reported that between 4:30 and 5:40 p.m. Jan. 3, an unknown person or persons broke the windows of their vehicles and stole a laptop, Apple Watch, and clothing from Planet Fitness on Crooks Road.
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between noon Dec. 26 and 10 a.m. Jan. 2, an unknown person stole refrigeration coils from four newly installed coolers at the Shell on South Main Street at Lincoln Avenue.
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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:10 a.m. Jan. 3, an unknown person spray-painted graffiti on multiple cars, a stairwell and a wall in the 1100 block of S. Washington Ave.
Flag stolen off property
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between noon Jan. 2 and 11 a.m. Jan. 3, an unknown person stole a flag from a property in the 1200 block of West Houstonia Avenue, which is in the area of 12 Mile and Crooks roads.
Person found sleeping on construction site
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7 p.m. Jan. 6 and 12:40
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CITY OF CLAWSON, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Clawson who is not already registered, may register to vote at the Clawson City Clerk’s Office; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at www.mi.gov/vote and mailed to the Clawson City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the Clawson City Clerk is Monday, February 12, 2024. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the Clawson City Clerk’s Office, located at 425 N. Main Street, Clawson, MI 48017 at the following times: Regular business hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Election Day: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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LEFT: Participants of “A Day On, Not a Day Off” take in a presentation on Martin Luther King Jr. at the Dondero Auditorium at Royal Oak Middle School Jan. 15. ABOVE: Volunteers took time to give back to the community during the annual event, put on this year by Berkley, Clawson and Royal Oak schools. Photos provided by Clawson Public Schools
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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 signifi-
cantly 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
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Bloomfield Hills Public Schools middle school students play basketball, which district officials said is a cut sport due to allowable roster sizes.
Middle school sports — to cut, or not to cut? BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
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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 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
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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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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.” Applications are being accepted through February 29, 2024. To learn more about Community Choice Foundation’s scholarship program or start an application, visit www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships. Recipients will be named by April with an awards ceremony taking place in May. 0016-2404
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2024 Water Main Improvements Contract CAP2411 Notice to contractors: Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Royal Oak, Michigan, up to 1:30 p.m., local time, Friday February 9, 2024, at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for the “2024 Water Main Improvements Contract CAP2411.” The meeting will be held virtually over a Zoom conference call. Bidders shall receive an email meeting request for the bid opening after submitting their proposal. Electronic proposals shall be submitted through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN). The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental items but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the following major items of work: • • • • • • •
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The city will not consider bids that do not comply with Royal Oak Ordinance 2022-07, Responsible Contractor Ordinance The plans and specifications under which the work is to be done may be examined at the Office of the City Engineer, City Hall, 203 S. Troy Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, on or after 12:00 p.m. Friday January 19, 2024 by appointment only. Copies may be obtained for a nonrefundable cost of $25.00. Plans and specifications cannot be mailed. Plans and specifications will also be available on January 19, 2024 at the website of the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. MITN requires a fee for subscribing to this service. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety company in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, payable to the City of Royal Oak as security for the acceptance of the Contract. No bidder may withdraw his proposal between the date set for the opening thereof and the date upon which the Contract is awarded. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and the right to waive defects in proposals.
DECEMBER 2023 TAX BILLS ARE BEING SENT OUT ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2023. WINTER BILLS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024. AFTER THE DUE DATE, A 3.00% LATE FEE IS ADDED TO YOUR BILL. YOU MAY VIEW, PRINT, OR PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE AT WWW.INVOICECLOUD. COM/ROYALOAKMI. PROPERTY OWNERS WITHOUT INTERNET ACCESS MAY CALL 844-627-2396 TO PAY BY PHONE. THERE IS NO SERVICE CHARGE TO PAY USING YOUR BANK ROUTING AND ACCOUNT NUMBER. JAYNMARIE C. HUBANKS CITY TREASURER Published: Royal Oak Review 01/24/24
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Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Agent of the City of Royal Oak, Michigan, up to 1:00 p.m., local time, Friday February 9, 2024, at which time all proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud for the “2024 Water Main Improvements Contract CAP2410.” The meeting will be held virtually over a Zoom conference call. Bidders shall receive an email meeting request for the bid opening after submitting their proposal. Electronic proposals shall be submitted through the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN). The work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidental items but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for the following major items of work: • • • • • • •
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The plans and specifications under which the work is to be done may be examined at the Office of the City Engineer, City Hall, 203 S. Troy Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, on or after 12:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024 by appointment only. Copies may be obtained for a nonrefundable cost of $25.00. Plans and specifications cannot be mailed. Plans and specifications will also be available on January 18, 2024 at the website of the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn. MITN requires a fee for subscribing to this service. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond by a recognized surety company in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, payable to the City of Royal Oak as security for the acceptance of the Contract. No bidder may withdraw his proposal between the date set for the opening thereof and the date upon which the Contract is awarded. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and the right to waive defects in proposals. By order of the Royal Oak City Commission. ____________________________ Melanie Halas, City Clerk Published: Royal Oak Review 01/24/24
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
4B - ROYAL OAK REVIEW, January 24, 2024 JAN. 30
Guest night with Harmony United Chorus: Men can sing during open rehearsal with barbershop-style group, 7-9 p.m., choir room at Royal Oak Middle School, 709 N. Washington Ave., greaterdetroit.org
FEB. 3
WinterFest: Bounce houses, ice sculptures, fowling, petting farm, ice skating, cake walk, fire pit s’mores, unicorn rides and food trucks, noon-2 p.m., Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave., facebook. com/cityofberkley
FEB. 8
Giant Trees: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Parks: Presentation at 7 p.m., Royal Oak Historical Society Museum, 1411 Webster Road, (248) 439-1501, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com
FEB. 11
3-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Feb. 19, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., www. therinkatroyaloak.com Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook Book clubs: Find month meetups for horror fans, kids, LGBTQIA+ and more, Royal Oak Public Library, 222 E. 11 Mile Road, (248) 2463700, romi.gov/1532/library • Wednesday Afternoon Book Club meets every third Wednesday of month, 1-2 p,m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, facebook.com/BlairMemorialLibrary, register at clawsonlibrary@gmail. com
Look for ash tree saplings: Part of Nature Society Citizen Scientist program, 2 p.m., Tenhave Woods in Royal Oak, park at Marais/Lexington lot and meet at Lexington entrance, romi.gov/407/Nature-Society
Bingo: 12:30-1:30 p.m. every first Friday of month, Mahany/ Meininger Senior Community Center, 3500 Marais Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 246-3900
FEB. 12
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, The Avenue Family Restaurant, 31253 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP to Marilyn at (248) 543-1018
‘Amazing Grace’: Watch documentary about Aretha Franklin recording 1972 live album of same name, 6-8 p.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, facebook.com/BlairMemorialLibrary
FEB. 14
Valentine’s Day luncheon and bingo: Lunch and music at noon, bingo at 1 p.m., Clawson Senior Center inside Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court, (248) 589-0334
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‘Romeo and Juliet’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 9-11, 15-18 and 22-25, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org Fish fries: 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 2 and 16, and March 1 and 15, Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 W. 7th St., (248) 5414100, rofum.org Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, 3-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays,
Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com • 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 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 ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd. net/chapter-events/527
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HE W T F O E M I R C K• E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E F TH 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.
Alcohol blamed for single-vehicle crash
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.
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 indi-
cated that he had a gun. He demanded the keys to the vehicle, and the woman gave them. He drove off in her vehicle.
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-yearold 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.
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.
Wallet stolen by man in medical face mask
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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.
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