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BOTTOM LEFT: Mike Carpenter and his 4-year-old son, Sebastian, of Berkley, use the new inclusive swings at Bacon Park Sept. 30. RIGHT: Bacon Park’s new inclusive equipment includes accessible swings. Photos by Donna Dalziel

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domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program. BY MIKE KOURY Jaycee Park, 3765 Webster Road, Sept. 20. The “We’re thrilled that we have a couple more Turning Point strives to empower survivors of on page 18A mkoury@candgnews.com new equipment includes a soft surface design; months to play before See the TURNING colder weather calls,” accessible swings; a large, ramp-accessible play she said. “Honestly, the use has gone off tremenBERKLEY — Berkley held a grand open- structure; and sensory panels. dously since we’ve both done the soft and grand Point President andRecreation CEO Sharman Davenport at the 2021 Stepping ing for its new inclusive playground equipment Turning Berkley Parks and Director The-stands opening. The event park with is busy everyOut day. … We’ve at one of its parks, and it also announced a new resa McArleton said that with getting the Stars emcee EvrodtoCassimy, a playground hadofanWDIV-TV. overwhelming response.” name for the park. Photo courtesy of Turning Point gether like this is a process, but the city is thrilled McArleton said her favorite additions to the The grand opening took place at the former that it’s finally open. See PARK on page 6A BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE

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BELOW: Judge Derek Meinecke, of the 44th District Court, speaks about new Judge Andrew Kowalkowski as Kowalkowski, along with his wife, Jennifer, and children Evan and Adelyn, listen during the investiture. LEFT: Meinecke, of the 44th District Court, administers the oath of office to Kowalkowski during his formal swearingin as judge Sept. 27 at the Royal Oak Middle School auditorium. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Berkley bans sale of pets, current business will continue to operate BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

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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 af-

ter 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 he was appointed, Kowalkowski said the Sept. 27 ceremony brought some closure to the proSee JUDGE on page 15A

BERKLEY — An ordinance to ban the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in Berkley was passed by the City Council. Approved at its Sept. 18 meeting, the law prohibits a retail pet store in Berkley from selling and adopting dogs, cats and rabbits. The ordinance goes into effect Oct. 18. City Attorney John Staran said the ordinance also would prevent the expansion and the relocation of any stores in Berkley. In regard to the retail pet store, Puppygram, at 28297 Woodward Ave., that’s been operating in the city since February, Staran said the business would be “temporarily” grandfathered in to stay open. According to a city press release, the new ordinance “enables a retail pet store already operating in the city and in compliance and good standing with applicable state laws and city ordinances that is selling dogs, cats and rabbits to continue to do so at its current location for the duration of its current lease and any optional lease extension at the time of the ordinance adoption. “By temporarily … it would correspond to the store’s lease as it currently exists. So they’d be allowed to continue for the duration of their current lease. And then that’s it,” Staran said. City Manager Matt Baumgarten elaborated to the Woodward Talk that if Puppygram enters into a new lease agreement at its location, the sale of pets would not be allowed. The new ordinance also states, under its section that prohibits the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits, that the section doesn’t ban a retail pet store from working with an animal protection or control shelter to showcase those pets available for adoption on a not-for-profit basis. The pet store is prohibited though from charging or retaining a fee for providing space to showcase these pets. Puppygram CEO Miles Handy said he’s happy to be able to move on. He also confirmed the business’ lease is five years with an See BAN on page 6A

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Photographer’s work captures African diaspora and societal changes in Ghana BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

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 Barnor’s See PHOTOGRAPHER on page 15A

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ABOVE: Drum magazine cover model Erlin Ilbreck is photographed by James Barnor in London in 1966. TOP RIGHT: Fans surround famed boxer Muhammad Ali after he won the Earls Court fight against Brian London in London in this 1966 photo by Barnor. BOTTOM RIGHT: Beatrice Okaijah poses with a figurine at Barnor’s Ever Young Studio in Accra, Ghana, circa 1953. Photos by James Barnor, provided by the Detroit Institute of Arts

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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. 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. 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. 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.”

optional extension for five years. “We’re just happy that we’re able to work out an agreement to fulfill our lease obligations and move forward,” he said. “It’s been very stressful and been a difficult situation.” Baumgarten stated the council is working on putting a license in place for pet stores that would require them to turn over information to the city such as health reports, acquisition reports and information on what breeding programs they work with. “Council is talking about making that part of a permitting process, but they’ve not started the conversation on what that’s gonna look like just yet, but there is a part two to this coming,” he said. The council approved the ordinance 6-0 at the meeting. Councilman Dennis Hennen said the possibility of Puppygram operating for 10 years isn’t where any of them want to be. He said if the city does find cases of the business “fabricating information” or not following the city’s ordinances, then the city has the power and the legal basis to shut it down.

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FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The Woodward Talk will publish profiles of the candidates in contested races running for office in Ferndale and Berkley in the Oct. 11 issue. The elections in Pleasant Ridge and Huntington Woods are uncontested, so profiles will not be published for those communities.

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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, multidimensional 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.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals announced more than $2 million in grants to enhance more than 60 pediatric programs at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s. According to a news release, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has helped bring in donations of more than $80 million to help Beaumont Children’s “pioneer new healthcare solutions for children and provide access to the latest research and technology.” “The success of the Beaumont Children’s/CMNH partnership relies upon the generosity of the entire community, including assistance from corporate partners, individuals and hospital team members,” Matthew Denenberg, MD, pediatric chief, Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, said in a prepared statement. “We are grateful for those that provide ongoing support, as well as those that give once. Our children benefit greatly from the result of those donations.” Some of the fall 2023 funded items include Bike Day, which provides customized adaptive bikes for children who have special needs; updated bedside monitors for pediatric procedures and IV infusions; gliders and rockers for mothers to rock their babies during hospital stays; and more.

FERNDALE FALL FESTIVAL HAPPENS THIS SATURDAY

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Fall Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave. “Come celebrate the season with us as the Detroit Curling Club and Martin Road Park is transformed into a Fall-themed wonderland of games, activities, music, and treats! Attendees will receive a wristband that grants them access to a wide range of activities that include hay rides, pony rides, carnival games, prizes, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat trail, and more,” a press release states. A wristband must be purchased to attend, which costs $10. For more information, visit ferndalemi.gov.

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FERNDALE — Ferndale High School’s homecoming events and football game will start at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. With the theme of “Masquerade,” the homecoming parade will start at the corner of Planavon Street and Nine Mile Road and head to the tailgate in the Ferndale High School parking lot at 881 Pinecrest Drive. The tailgate will run 5-7 p.m. and will have an inflatable obstacle course, inflatable fowling, darts and yard games. It also will have a variety of food for people to enjoy. The football game will start at 7 p.m.

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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.” 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

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. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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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OCT. 4

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

OCT. 6

First Stop Friday: Live local music played after hours, hear Carmel Liburdi (indie/alternative music with ragtime/folk and jazz influences) at 8 p.m. (doors at 7:30 p.m.), Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org

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JARC fundraiser: Benefit for adults with developmental disabilities, 7-10 p.m., Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, jarc.org/studio

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Pheasants of Detroit: Presented by Ferndale Garden Club, screening and Q&A with filmmakers starting at 2 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/garden

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‘Candy Corn, Christ, and the Convoluted Creation of Golf’: Select dates Oct. 6-29, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com

Art exhibit: Works by Lisa Poszywak, on display until Oct. 28, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org

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Berkley’s 100th anniversary: Historical marker dedication and time capsule burial, 3:30 p.m., Berkley Historical Museum, 3338 Coolidge Highway, berkleymich.org

Play ‘Pokémon Go’: Meetups at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 (Rosie’s Park, 1111 E. Farnum Ave. in Madison Heights), Oct. 19 (Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave. in Ferndale) and Nov. 2 (Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. in Hazel Park), (248) 546-4095 Downtown Berkley Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 26, 12 Mile Road at South Robina, berkleyfarmersmarket.com, (248) 658-3353 Book clubs: Lower elementary (meets every first Wednesday of month) and upper elementary and science fiction (second Wednesday), 6:30 p.m., virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also clubs for graphic novels, Reading Rainbow and Read Woke, fadl.org/upcoming-events Ferndale Project Book Club: Meets 6:30-8 p.m. every last Tuesday of month, Ferndale Project, 567 Livernois Ave., fadl.org/fpbc Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 21, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, (586) 879-4674, birminghamstamp. club

Gaming: RPG group (meets every first and third Thursdays of month) and board game club (second Thursday) for middle schoolers, 6 p.m., also tabletop RPG group (monthly) for adults, 1-4 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org

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Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, ferndalemi.

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

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period they sign up for. If severe weather occurs, class activities are moved into a licensed classroom at the Nature Center. “It’s meant to be very immersive, where children are learning throughout multiple seasons. … They’re here every day, all winter and on rainy days too … so it really builds resilience, and kiddos understand that they are part of the world around them,” said Smith. To some, it may look like children at the Heritage Park Nature Preschool are simply playing outside for hours each day, but Smith said their time outdoors helps develop valuable skills and fosters traits like resilience, leadership, problem-solving and perseverance. “Instead of having a classroom that is set up for them with everything perfectly arranged, they are learning that things are dynamic, things change and the seasons change. The classroom is different every time they come in, which really builds their ability to become self-sufficient and empowers them in their learning,” she explained. In 2019, Bailey Lininger opened Firefly Forest School to better connect students with the natural world. “Both parents and educators want kids to experience an unplugged childhood as much as they can — one where they can dig for worms, balance on fallen tree trunks and splash in puddles,” said Lininger, the director of Firefly Forest School. Firefly Forest School provides southeast Michigan children ages 3-10 with immersive, nature-based learning through enrich-

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METRO DETROIT — Constantly inundated by technology, today’s kids are spending much of their free time hunched over a screen inside instead of playing outdoors. Parents, on the other hand, are busy looking for experiences that will allow their children to unplug and get active, sparking the demand for nature-based schools and programs across the nation. The drive to offer kids hands-on learning experiences outdoors — commonly referred to as the forest school or nature school movement — is a trend that’s gaining momentum nationwide, including in Michigan. In these schools and programs, children spend most — or all — of their time outside. Last year, the Farmington Hills Nature Center at Heritage Park opened a Nature Preschool for children ages 3-5. “We use the outdoors as our classroom, so we’re really building skills in a real-world learning environment. Skills like resilience, social skills, building a classroom community, and building a respect and curiosity for nature,” said Nature Center Supervisor Ashlie Smith. Students at the Heritage Park Nature Preschool — a state licensed child care center with preschool teachers who are Forest School Certified — learn outside every day for the entire half-day class See LEARNING on page 13A

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cess and allowed him to celebrate with the community, colleagues, family and friends. “It was humbling and the fact that they all took the time to be there and support me in that moment was really something special that I’ll truly never forget.” Kowalkowski sat and took in the ceremony alongside his wife, Jennifer, and children Evan and Adelyn. Jennifer Kowalkowski spoke during the investiture. “May your journey in the district court be marked by justice, compassion and integrity. We are excited for this journey as a family and our commitment to the communities of Berkley and Royal Oak,” she said. Among the many local judges there to officially welcome Kowalkowski to his new role was his fellow judge in the 44th District Court, Derek Meinecke. Meinecke said at the ceremony he didn’t know much about Kowalkowski when he was appointed, but upon meeting him, he was struck by his new co-worker’s genuine appreciation for the opportunity to serve.

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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 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.

Since Kowalkowski’s appointment, Meinecke said they’ve been able to spend a lot of time together, which has helped them develop trust in one another and a strong, professional bond and personal friendship. “As I’ve learned in my time on the bench, a positive, productive working relationship between the judges sets the tone 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

“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 humancentric, 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) 833-7900 or visit dia. org.

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 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. “I can’t ask for a better preparation,” he said. “I feel like those were all training for this role I have now, and it does feel like the culmination of a lot of work and time and those years preparing for this moment. And now to have this position is really, I just, I’m so thankful for the experience I have to rely on, and I feel like it’s really started me off in a way that I can be effective and a good judge right from the start.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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