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ROYAL OAK — In her State of the Schools address Sept. 28, Royal Oak Schools Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick addressed a new strategic plan for the district’s next five years, up to 2028. In her address, Fitzpatrick laid out four goals that the district will aim for over this period. They are committing to fostering an impactful learning community where students will be embraced, accepted, challenged and prepared; strengthening and expanding school community connections that are crucial to both the success of the school district and the community; op-

timizing the use of all financial and physical resources; and attracting and retaining the best staff. “We want to make sure that we’re an optimal workplace environment and that both a diverse pool of potential employees are sought on a regular basis and we also meet the needs of our current employees so that they want to stay here long term,” she said of the last goal. “The workforce in general across our state and our country have choices. People are making choices with work and life balance. We want them to stay here. We want our staff to stay here, and so as important as it is to find the key people to work in our district, we also want those that are here to want to stay here.” See SUPERINTENDENT on page 12A

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Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick talks about the school district’s goals for the next five years during her State of the Schools address.

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BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — Sept. 27 was a surreal day for Andrew Kowalkowski, as he formally was sworn in as a judge for the 44th District Court. Kowalkowski’s swearing in came six months after he was appointed to the bench by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer following the death of Judge Jamie Wittenberg last year. While he was sworn in during a private ceremony when

Judge Derek Meinecke, of the 44th District BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive Court, speaks kdemske@candgnews.com services and resources. The agency provides emergenabout new cy, support and prevention services for survivors of Andrew MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an Judge emergenas month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, Kowalkowski advocacy, Kowalkowski, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a along with his raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program. wife, Jennifer, Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A and children Evan and Adelyn, listen Turning Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Outduring the with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. investiture. Photo courtesy of Turning Point

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BERKLEY — Berkley held a grand opening for its new inclusive playground equipment at one of its parks, and it also announced a new name for the park.

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The grand opening took place at the former Jaycee Park, 3765 Webster Road, on the Royal Oak border, Sept. 20. The new equipment includes a soft surface design; accessible swings; a large, ramp-accessible play structure; and sensory panels. See PARK on page 9A

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John Williams and his 4-year-old daughter, Allie, of Berkley, make use of the new inclusive park equipment at Bacon Park last week.

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TRAFFIC JAM AT THE ‘JUNCTION’ BRINGS OUT CAR BUFFS BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ABOVE: Fraser resident Robert Reece, in his 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, was among the car buffs who displayed classic cars at the annual Jammin’ at the Junction Sept. 23 in Roseville. RIGHT: Jamie Victory, of St. Clair Shores, brought his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan “White Lightening KITT” to Jammin’ at the Junction. Victory, of St. Clair Shores, is writing a book about his experiences with the van.

LEFT: Robert and Carol Reece like to take the ’65 Ford Mustang convertible to local car shows and cruises. “People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car,’” Robert Reece said. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

ROSEVILLE — Under a bright sun and across from DJ Chuck and DJ Marek spinning tunes, Robert Reece sat next to the 1965 Ford Mustang convertible he owns with his wife, Carol Reece. Reece, of Fraser, was among the 60 classic car owners who displayed their hot rods, muscle cars and pickup trucks during the annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show held Sept. 23. The event, on Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, was presented by the Roseville Downtown Development Authority. The show gave car buffs the chance to mingle with each other, as spectators checked out the souped-up vehicles on display. Carol Reece usually accompanies her husband to car shows and cruises, but he did Jammin’ at the Junction solo. But not for long, as many visitors stopped by to ask him about his light blue Mustang with its 289 engine, fuzzy dice and luggage rack he bought in Nashville. “We bought the car in 1984. The original color was midnight blue,” Reece said. “It’s got the original ashtray, door handle, radio and horse emblem in front of it. My wife and I both drive it. Carol is the one who picked out the color.” When they bought the car nearly 40 years ago, it came with some problems. “We found out the frame was shot,” Reece said. “We didn’t know we bought a piece of junk then.” The couple took it to a local collision shop, which went out of business. Therefore, the Mustang sat quiet for a long time. “We shoved it away for 10 years,” Reece said. “We didn’t know what we were going to do with it. We had a lot of money invested in it. We didn’t know if we could get anything out of it.” The couple eventually found two men who made the Mustang’s engine rev again. “Jerry did all the mechanical work on it,” Reece said. “Kevin brought it back from the scrapyard. He did the restoration from the frame up. Most of this car is all new.” The Reeces take the Mustang to all kinds of car shows and even have brought it to nursing homes for people to view it. “One lady, when we pulled up, she said, ‘Stop that car. That’s a Mustang,’” Reece said. “People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car.’ It’s nice that people do enjoy it. That’s what this is all about.”

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Photographer’s work captures African diaspora and societal changes in Ghana DETROIT — He might not be a household name in America, but Ghanian photographer James Barnor is one of the most famous and influential photographers of the last 50 years. Metro Detroiters have an opportunity to see a wide swath of his work in “James Barnor: Accra/London — A Retrospective,” which is on display through Oct. 15 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The DIA is the only museum in the United States that will be hosting this exhibition, and it also is the final museum where it is being displayed. DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons, who called Barnor “a pioneering photographer,” said this “comprehensive survey … offers amazing views on the artist’s native Ghana,” as well as the African diaspora during a time of major social change. The exhibition features about 170 works from Bar-

nor’s archive of more than 30,000 images, dating from the 1950s through the 1980s. The original exhibition was organized in 2021 by London’s Serpentine galleries, where it was curated by Serpentine Chief Curator Lizzie Carey-Thomas and Awa Konaté, of Culture Art Society. “This is the first major retrospective of his work,” Carey-Thomas said. “Nevertheless, he has a huge following.” The Detroit retrospective was co-curated by DIA James Pearson Duffy Curator of Photography Nancy Barr, head of the Prints, Drawings and Photography Department, and African Art Curator Nii Quarcoopome. “When I first saw photographs by James Barnor … I was struck by their quality and power,” Quarcoopome said. Barr said Barnor’s work included fashion photography, photojournalism and editorial work. She noted that his images demonstrate his “passion for Ghanian music” and the fact that he is a “gifted storyteller and artist.” She See PHOTOGRAPHER on page 23A

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Royal Oak Review will publish profiles of VOTER GUIDE The the candidates running for office in Clawson COMING SOON and Royal Oak in the Oct. 11 issue.

Stagecrafters to present ‘The Spitfire Grill’ at Baldwin Theatre ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement. Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

CLAWSON SCHOOL BOARD HAS OPENING CLAWSON — Trustee Kimberley Carlesimo resigned from the Clawson Public Schools Board of Education effective Sept. 18, and the district is accepting applications to appoint a replacement. According to the application, interested persons are asked to submit a formal letter of application that includes the applicant’s name, address, phone number and email address; a brief biography; previous school involvement; why the applicant wishes to be a school board member; and any other qualifications the board should consider. The letter of application must be submitted to Linda Gould, secretary to the Board of Education, by noon on Friday, Oct. 6. She can be contacted at Linda. Gould@clawsonschools.org. The term runs until Dec. 31, 2024. For more information, visit clawsonschools.org/ board-of-education.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority will be hosting an open house-style community listening session on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and the general public is invited to share feedback. The session will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Bamboo, 220 S. Main St. in Royal Oak. According to a press release, the DDA wants to hear feedback about the experience people have when they visit Royal Oak’s downtown district. This includes what patrons enjoy about downtown Royal Oak; ideas visitors can share with the Royal Oak DDA about how to continue moving the community forward; and ways the Downtown Development District can be improved. The release also states that two people who attend will have the chance to win a $250 Downtown Dollars gift card that can be used at more than 75 participating businesses in Downtown Royal Oak. For a complete list of businesses, visit app.yiftee.com/gift-card/royal-oak-downtown-dollars-royal-oak/ locations “As we continue to move the Royal Oak Downtown Development District forward, we really want to better understand what people like about Downtown, ways it can be improved and what areas and businesses they frequent the most,” Daniel Hill, downtown manager for the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, said in the release. “We will then use this information to help us curate experiences in Downtown Royal Oak to further meet the needs of our visitors, share it with the Royal Oak DDA board so they too know what people are looking for when they come here and learn more about what drives our guests to explore the unique offerings this vibrant community has to offer.”

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority will be hosting its second annual Shop Royal event Oct. 6-8. The weekend event “encourages shoppers to support small businesses in Downtown Royal Oak,” a press release states. “Throughout the Shop Royal weekend, participating retailers will be selling merchandise in sidewalk sales, and offering patrons special promotions and discounts to promote shopping locally ahead of the holiday season,” the release states. “Additionally, the event will feature street performers, giveaways and free garage parking throughout the weekend.” For more information and participating businesses, visit romi.gov/1393/Shop-Royal. “Our local businesses are what make Downtown Royal Oak the vibrant community that it is, and we heard from many businesses last year that the event was extremely successful for them, and we are thrilled to be bringing it back this year,” Daniel Hill, downtown manager for the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority, said in a prepared statement. “This is a great way to support our small businesses, encourage shoppers to enjoy our downtown and to shop locally as we approach the holiday shopping season.”

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN — What better way to truly explore the beauty of autumn than a road trip, especially in northern Michigan. While there are plenty of scenic rural stretches across the state, the upper stretch of the mitten offers countless panoramas of forested ridges, dunes and lakeshores ablaze in fiery reds, oranges and yellows. Fall officially started Saturday, Sept. 23, but colors across the northern lower peninsula are expected to reach partial to peak displays the first two weeks of October, according to various sites tracking fall foliage. If you’re thinking about a road trip north, here are a few scenic drives to consider.

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This 20-mile scenic stretch along Lake Michigan, from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, is by no means a road less traveled (expect heavy traffic on weekends and other times), but there’s a reason why it’s so popular and a must-visit in the fall. Officially a state highway, M-119, this shoreline road is thick with trees, their canopies reaching over the roadway. In the fall, the trees create a tunnel of colors. Adding to the magic are glimpses of Lake Michigan, nature preserves and small villages. Just outside Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farm offers a one-stop fall extravaganza, with pumpkin patches, hay rides, u-pick fruit, hot cider, donuts and more. There’s a playground for kids and farm animals to feed. Farther north, stop at the Good Hart General Store, in the village of Good Hart, home to a few hundred people. The general store is a rare find and serves as the village’s grocery, bakery, deli and post office. You can pick up homemade pies, cookies and other treats. If you’re looking for a diversion to a local beach or picnic spot, the store staff will guide you. At the end of See TRIPS on page 17A

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Reece believes there are different reasons people enjoy vintage cars. “The way they look, how they were built. You can just look at a car and know the different ages,” Reece said. “The ’57 Chevy had one look. The ’58 Chevy had a distinctive look. The ’59 Chevy had one look.” Not far away from Reece, Jamie Victory was “Jammin’ at the Junction.” Victory — well-known in St. Clair Shores for his disc jockey skills and fashionable Detroit Tigers uniform — displayed his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan he calls White Lightning KITT. It’s written on the front window, high enough so he can see when driving. He got the “KITT” nickname from the 1980s television show “Knight Rider,” starring David Hasselhoff. Victory has owned three different vehicles he has called “White Lightning,” named after a “bad storm.” “I was looking out my back door, and it looked like white lightning,” Victory said. Victory has decorated his van with fuzzy dice and two stuffed animal tigers that pay homage to his favorite sports team. He

also has a large teddy bear that fits snugly into the passenger seat. It keeps the memory of his mother alive. “I got this teddy bear from a biker picnic,” he said. “I named it after my mom, Teddy.” Victory plans to share his stories about White Lightning with others. He’s in the process of writing a book called “Adventures of Jamie Victory and White Lightening III KITT.” “I’m almost there. It should be out soon, hopefully,” he said. “I asked my grandmother, ‘Can you help me to write a book?’ She started helping me. She got sick. She passed away. When I got White Lightning II, I started writing again.” One fun experience was participating in this year’s St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade. “I had people on both sides of the street yelling, ‘White Lightning. Hey, Jamie!’” Victory said. “I never had so much fun.” Victory has a daily ritual with the vehicle. “I keep him clean and shiny. I wipe him down every day,” Victory said. “Every night before I go to bed, I hug and kiss him. He’s my buddy.”

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done the soft and grand opening. The park is busy every day. … We’ve had an overwhelming response.” McArleton said her favorite additions to the park include the soft surface and a zip line that’s accessible for both kids and adults. Two days prior to the grand opening, the City Council moved to approve the renaming of the former Jaycee Park and call it Bacon Park after one of the streets next to the park. See PARK on page 10A

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McArleton said this has been something that people in the community have pushed for in the past — there has not been a Jaycee group in Berkley for a long time, and people call it Bacon Park — and adding the new

equipment created a good time for the name change to happen. “It was an exciting time to sort of unveil that,” she said. Mayor Bridget Dean said it’s been the commitment of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department to have all its parks be different so that there would be something for everyone at all age levels.

Dean said the crowdfunding aspect, which brought in $61,800, allowed people to feel a connection to the project and to have some ownership. She also said she’s been at the park and has seen multiple generations of people utilizing the space. “I can honestly say that Bacon Park is the physical representation of the importance, not only the city, but the Parks and Recreation Department, places on inclusive play and green spaces,” she said. “If there was any doubt, all you have to do is look at that park and it’s a reflection of the values of the community.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

She stated that the city’s parks and community spaces also help drive economic development and bring more money to the city. “You’re at the park playing and then you think, well, maybe we should grab lunch or an ice cream or dinner or whatever. So then you filter into the city,” she said. The new playground equipment has been in the works since 2020 as part of Berkley’s Parks and Recreation master plan. The project cost an estimated $521,888, according to the city, which was funded by Berkley, a crowdfunding campaign and a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, or MEDC.

CITY OF CLAWSON NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 CLAWSON CITY ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Clawson who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms may be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The November 7th 2023 election will be held for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: MAYOR

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Mike Carpenter and his 4-year-old son, Sebastian, of Berkley, use the new inclusive swings at Bacon Park Sept. 30.

Shall the 2023 City Charter proposed by the Clawson Charter Commission be adopted? The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 23 2023. 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 St., Clawson MI 48017 at the following times: • Regular business hours: Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. August R Gitschlag Clawson City Clerk Published: Royal Oak Review 10/04/2023

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CITY OF CLAWSON NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2023 CLAWSON CITY ELECTION To the qualified electors of the City of Clawson, County of Oakland: Notice is hereby given that a General City Election will be held in the City of Clawson, County of Oakland on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices:

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And to vote on the following proposal: Shall the 2023 City Charter proposed by the Clawson Charter Commission be adopted? The polling place locations for said election are as follows: Precinct No. 1 Precinct No. 2 Precinct No. 3 Precinct No. 4 Precinct No. 5

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To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities. Persons wishing to obtain an absentee ballot may do so by contacting the City of Clawson Clerk’s Office. The Clerk, or their designee, will be available in the Clerk’s Office on the Saturday preceding the election, November 4, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

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ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between midnight and 3 p.m. Sept. 26, an acquaintance stole the complainant’s 1998 Honda Civic from a parking lot in the 4800 block of Woodland Avenue, near 14 Mile and Crooks roads.

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On fostering an impactful learning community, Fitzpatrick said students learn best when they are engaged in authentic learning experiences, whether it’s through field trips or engaging in real-world experiences beyond the books. “We also know that students benefit from timely and meaningful feedback,” she said. “It’s not just report cards. It’s not just letter grades. We talk about formative assessments, feedback to students about how they’re progressing, how they’re thinking and how their work is going, and that needs to continue on a regular basis. … Students not only need to know what they’ve learned, they need to talk about why they’re learning it and then understand where they’re headed. We’ve all had the question posed to us: ‘Why do I need to learn this?’ We want to make sure that our learning is within a context and that our children know that as well.” For strengthening school partnerships, Fitzpatrick stated the district needs to not only maintain its partnerships, but grow them. She also said the district wants to expand the services that are provided to students and staff, and the district wants its

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Members of the school district and community listen as Superintendent Mary Beth Fitzpatrick discusses Royal Oak Schools during her State of the Schools address Sept. 28. we need to do in the future. … I think we’re in a good place. So that part’s not as concerning to me as just making sure we’re meeting the needs of our students and our staff.” To watch the entire 30-minute address,

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Along with Seaman, Kara Liles, Elizabeth Coon, Amanda Mooradian, Madison Hool and Riley Spurgess, who all played sports in some capacity, helped build the recruiting platform for female athletes in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. State Champs! W, which started in 2021, will offer female athletes the opportunity to create an account on the recruiting platform, with multiple membership options available. Recruitment can be difficult for any coach or athlete to handle, so Seaman said the team felt the platform was an essential tool for athletes. “A lot of programs don’t have funding to go and travel around the country and see athletes, so this makes it easy for them,” Seaman said. “Some athletes just don’t have experience or their coaches don’t know how to get them recruited, so this is a place where they can go, make a profile and possibly get recruited.” Membership packages range from $9.99-$49.99 a month, with the starter package allowing an athlete to make a profile, insert their stats and add contact information to their profile. Higher price points include the starter

items while also notifying athletes when a coach views their profile and allowing athletes the ability to add social media handles and highlight videos, an interview with the State Champs! W team and social media video posts to be sent to coaches’ emails directly. Coaches receive free registration to the recruiting platform. High school athletics is at its peak with social media usage and allowing athletes to have the ability to brand themselves, and the recruiting platform is another step forward. The recruiting platform is available for athletes in any sport, with fencing, volleyball, soccer, softball, bowling and others included. State Champs! W is currently working on another avenue to enhance its website by allowing athletes the ability to see the coaches that have signed up, their team, their school and where the school is located, but it’s only in the developmental stages. For more information on State Champs! W and the recruiting platform, visit statechampsw.com. Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 4981090.

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for the whole building. A unified, positive vision for the judges forged not from one bulldozing the other, but one created with the input, intellect and experience of both judges, agreed upon by both judges, supported by both judges, that type of collaboration and cooperation can be the spark for a dynamic (partnership).” When he first was appointed in March, Kowalkowski mentioned how he wanted to help build up the sobriety and teen court programs started by Wittenberg. Kowalkowski said work has been going on over the last several months to invigorate the sobriety court program, which hadn’t been as filled as it had been in the past, but the court has been able to add approximately 15-20 people to almost get to a full court. “I feel like that has been a huge accomplishment,” he said. “The teen court is something that was really well received and well run by Judge Wittenberg in Berkley, and he had had ideas to have expanded to Royal Oak before he passed. And that was something that I thought was a great idea. And I’m proud to say that it’s all sped up and as soon as there is a case that comes out of Royal Oak or Berkley for that teen diversion program, we’ll be ready to go.” “I’ve worked with the Oakland County prosecutors to get that in place,” he continued. “It’s a diversion program to help teens stay out of the court system and also an opportunity to kind of learn what it means to be charged and take part in that whole kind of process as students. So I can’t wait

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for that first chance to work on that, and it’s just a matter of time at this point. It’s all set up and ready to go. So I feel good about that as well.” Before becoming a judge, Kowalkowski worked as a defense attorney and in the Michigan Department of State as an administrative law examiner. Kowalkowski said his swearing in was the culmination of his 17 years working in law.

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that past and shares the stories of lumberjacks through videos and displays. A 14-foot bronze Lumberman’s Monument stands high on a bank overlooking the river, a sure-bet photo opp for Instagramers. Along the way, stop at Iargo Springs and descend the 300 or so stairs to the clear springs. The stairs were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps

North End Taproom is now open in downtown Royal Oak at 111 S. Main St. North End is a self-pour, pay-by-the-ounce taproom. With 40 beverages on tap, there is something for everyone including beer, seltzer, ciders, wines and a couple of nonalcoholic options, including cold brew coffee. Customers check in upon arrival to open a tab with an RFID wristband, which acts as a key to unlock the taps so they can pour as much or as little as they’d like. The kitchen offers a full menu of elevated bar food including sandwiches, fish tacos and salads. Board and card games are available to play for the kids and the kids at heart. Visit northendtaproom.com or call (248) 221-1925 for more information. Follow North End on Instagram @north_end_taproom.

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Royal Oak Senior Expo: Free health screenings, refreshments and admission, connect with experts, win prizes and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, seniorexpousa.com

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Royal Oak Area Democratic Club: Meeting featuring guest speaker from Michigan for Single Payer Healthcare, 10 a.m., Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais Ave., facebook.com/RoyalOakDemocrats Fall Garden Party: Plant sale, rock painting, scavenger hunt, outdoor games and more, 2-5 p.m., Clawson Historical Museum, 41 Fisher Court, (248) 242-2707

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‘First to the Moon: The Story of Apollo 8’: Watch documentary as part of Movie Monday, 6-8 p.m., Blair Memorial Library, 416 N. Main St. in Clawson, facebook.com/BlairMemorialLibrary

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Royal Oak Historical Society Dinner: 82nd annual event includes social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner, awards and trivia at 7 p.m., Royal Oak First United Methodist Church, 320 W. Seventh St., www.royaloakhistoricalsociety.com

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Future Fair: Approximately 100 vendors consisting of colleges, universities, businesses and trade schools, 6-7:30 p.m., Royal Oak High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd.

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Haunted Library: Visit from Ghostbusters Detroit, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, (248) 588-7763

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

Nature walks: Oct. 21 and 28 and Nov. 5 at Cummingston Park, and Oct. 15 and 29 at Tenhave Woods, all in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks 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 Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, plus food truck rally and concerts 4-8 p.m. Oct. 11, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook Yoga Peer Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays until Dec. 15, Clawson Hunter Community and Senior Center, 509 Fisher Court, (248) 733-4599

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Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

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said he also collaborated with Black models to showcase Black beauty. Quarcoopome said Barnor’s photos showed how African society balanced modernity and tradition during this period. “No history book can offer the kind of insights his photography provides. … Hopefully this exhibition succeeds in changing perceptions and misconceptions about Africa,” Quarcoopome said. His subjects have included notable figures such as boxing legend Muhammad Ali and a former Ghanaian president, but Barnor didn’t elevate them above the ordinary people who populate most of his work. “For James, there is no hierarchy among the images,” Carey-Thomas said. “They are all equally important and he often says people are more important than places.” Even his advertising work is human-centric, with people dominating the image, not products. Now in his 90s, Barnor lives in London. “Each picture has a story,” Barnor said in a video message to Detroit audiences. “I hope you enjoy it.” A historical timeline is included at the end of the exhibition, where visitors can write out a card about a moment they find significant. Admission to this exhibition is free with regular museum admission, which means it’s free to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in midtown. For more information, call (313) 8337900 or visit dia.org. Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047. Photo provided by James Barnor

Fans surround famed boxer Muhammad Ali after he won the Earls Court fight against Brian London in London in this 1966 photo by James Barnor.

Finally, Full Body MRI Screenings Available Locally, Delivers Peace of Mind To Michigan Families A Glimpse Inside the State’s Premier Full Body MRI Screening Center

SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Thanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully. As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occur-

ring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early. For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive flights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfield, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents. “Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difficult treatments. We can also identify conditions

such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfield clinic called Bionicc Body Screening. The primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, offering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. The ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. This approach offers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise. Robert B., age 50, opted for a full body scan from Bionicc Body Screening and a very small tumor was detected. He said, “It saved my

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life. Their MRI found a kidney tumor that had been missed by a recent CT scan. I cannot recommend this service more.” Take the first step to learn more about full body scans by visiting www.BioniccBodyScreening.com and request a free, no obligation Information Kit or TEXT your full name and email to 734-415-6767. Request it today and you’re also guaranteed a copy of their FREE eBook, Catching Cancer Before It’s Too Late! (This is a limited time offer.) Schedule today at 1-833-BIONICC.

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