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After investigating and finding a sewage smell, the Friends of the Rouge reported it to the Oakland County Water Resources Commission.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham residents approved a senior millage Nov. 7 and rejected a marijuana proposal at the polls.

Voters approved the senior millage 69.04% in favor to 30.96% against, according to the Oakland County Elections Division.

The marijuana proposal failed 26.45% in favor to 73.55% against.

Birmingham officials said they expect that Birmingham, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms and Franklin households with seniors will increase by over 50% by 2045. It is also expected that a significant percentage of residents over 65 years old will be living alone.

The approved proposal is a new, three-year, 0.33-mill levy to collect approximately $1,053,750 in revenue per year for interim improvements and a sinking fund for a senior center. A retiring bond issue will partially offset that cost, according to city officials. It is estimated that the actual millage rate will be around 0.08 mills. A mill is $1 tax per every $1,000 of a home’s taxable value. This comes out to

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM — Until March 3, Cranbrook Art Museum will be showcasing art from the local community of artists through the exhibition “Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit.”

All work in this exhibition is realism created by artists who have worked in Detroit over the last decade. All pieces are paintings and drawings that demonstrate Black culture and life through each artist’s lived experiences.

“I really want people to see the incredible skill and ingenuity that is coming from the Detroit art scene,” Cranbrook Art Museum Chief Curator Laura Mott said.

This is a multigenerational show where roughly three generations are represented, including some younger artists for whom this is their first museum show.

Some of the artists are familiar with the Cranbrook Art Museum and have been featured in their collections before, and some are past or current members of the Cranbrook community.

BIRMINGHAM — The holiday concert series will be returning to The Community House in Birmingham this season with three performances in December.

For the shows on Dec. 6 and 20, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the performance will start at 7 p.m. The performance on Dec. 13 is a matinee, so doors will open at noon, and the show will start at 12:30 p.m.

On Dec. 6, the concert will kick off with performances from the Brother Rice jazz band and The Marian Melodies. This is both group’s first year performing at the holiday concert series.

The Marian Melodies are a select women’s ensemble at Marian High School.

They plan to perform several holiday songs, with singalongs incorporated.

“We are in Birmingham, and I think it is important for the music department to be highlighted and showcased for the community to see what we have to offer,” said Amy Blevins, Marian High School’s vocal arts director.

Each group will perform independent sets before joining forces to perform Christmas favorites at the end.

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“We are excited about the community supporting seniors and their growing population and the increased needs that come with that so this will allow us to start some very preliminary work at the Y and hire some professional services that can begin to advise us on what it might take to update the building to be better suited for seniors and community events,” NEXT Executive Director Cris Braun said.

In July, the city officially closed on the purchase of the Birmingham Family YMCA property at 400 E. Lincoln St. in Birmingham for the use of NEXT. “This commission and previous commissions have always prioritized coming up with a plan that serves senior residents who have invested so much in our community in a way that is stable and up to date. We are thrilled about partnering with the Y to purchase that location and keep that facility as a community asset,” Mayor Therese Longe said previously.

The YMCA entered a three-year lease agreement that allows them to continue to provide services. Once that lease ends, NEXT will occupy a majority of the building.

Funds from the approved millage will go towards the city’s plans to repurpose the YMCA building.

Specifically, the millage will be used to conduct interim improvements to the building and property, and to establish a sinking fund that will set aside money to assist with the cost of permanent improvements.

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An unknown white female — approximately 18-25 years of age and 5 feet, 6 inches tall, with brown hair — selected a Dyson Airwrap valued at $599.99. She removed the security tag from the item and walked out of the store.

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Witnesses saw the males flee in a silver Dodge Durango.

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BIRMINGHAM — Following an intense time of grieving, Birmingham resident Jennifer Jackson started The Dre Project in memory of her sister, Andrea Kristin Jackson, who passed away in 2013.

Andrea went by “Dre,” which inspired the name of the project her sister started. Jackson describes her sister as a “light warrior” who was always looking for ways to help people. The Dre Project was created in her honor and continues to share light and positivity throughout the community in need.

Faith has played a major role in the founding of The Dre Project.

Jackson grew up Catholic, but when she lost her sister, she said she lost her faith as well.

“I was in a really really dark place when I lost my sister, and I went into that dark place for five years,” Jackson said.

However, after several years, she found herself coming out of this darkness once she began involving herself with a local church.

Jackson got in the rhythm of helping people in her church and community, leading her to collaborate with a caterer who provided her with meals to bring to grieving families.

Officially incorporated Jan. 4, 2021, The Dre Project soon began providing meals to homeless families, in addition to grieving families.

At this time, they were providing families with two meals a week for up to three months at a time. It got to the point where they were delivering 220 meals a week.

Naturally, the rapid growth caused burnout, leading The Dre Project to pivot.

They decided to connect with Humble Design Detroit, a Pontiac-based nonprofit that takes donations of gently used household items and furniture to fully furnish homes for clients transitioning out of homelessness.

The Dre Project decided to work alongside Humble Design Detroit to provide a stocked pantry and a home-cooked meal to clients.

“It was a need that was not being filled because a lot of times our clients didn’t have any food in the cupboard,” Operations Manager Leslie Johns said. “Not only did they not have any furnishings, but they had very little as far as food.”

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ABOVE: Jennifer Jackson created the Dre Project in memory of her sister, Andrea Kristin Jackson.

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“We are cut from the same cloth,” Johns said. “We are all trying to do our part to fill the needs that are out there.”

Humble Design Detroit relies heavily on donations and volunteers. To learn more, visit humbledesign.org.

In addition to working with Humble Design Detroit, The Dre Project also works alongside The New Day Foundation, the Blood Cancer Foundation of Michigan and the Community Housing Network.

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“I’ve just been blessed, because it’s like everybody is coming out of the woodwork,” Jackson said. “So many people keep coming to me to help, it’s just incredible.”

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She said they are currently looking for sponsorships with local businesses.

“When somebody comes to my website, the only information I ask for them is their name, their address and their phone number, and we’re going to deliver to them,” Jackson said. “We’re not going to ask any more questions. So, the only way for us to continually do that for everybody is to stay private fundraising-based. We’re doing that through donations, and now we’re looking at creating sponsorships with local businesses.”

The Dre Project is also always open to anyone who wants to help volunteer. They are willing to work with volunteers to create a schedule that works for them. They also accept donations on their website.

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The Community House event serves cookies, hot chocolate and Santa stories Photo provided by the Community House

BIRMINGHAM — The community is invited to create holiday memories together and listen to a story read by Santa at The Community House Dec. 9. Two sessions will take place, one beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the other at 11 a.m.

All ages are encouraged to gather around at The Community House as Santa shares holiday stories. During the event, homemade holiday cookies and cups of hot chocolate will be available for guests. Adults will have the option to add holiday spirits to their hot chocolate as well. This event will have many photo opportunities to capture the moment. There will also be a craft station where guests can create ornaments, magnets, picture frames and more.

Tickets for adults and children cost $30, and children under 1 attend for free. To ensure a seat closer to Santa, groups of up to eight people can purchase a reserved table.

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BBAC SHOWCASES ONE-OF-A-KIND GIFTS BIRMINGHAM — For the 43rd year, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is holding its annual local pop-up shopping experience. This will include over 3,000 square feet of space to shop around the BBAC’s transformed gallery.

The artists featured in this pop-up shop sell handmade gifts. There will be over 200 juried artists featured.

Among the many gifts are ceramics, jewelry, home goods and décor, fiber wearables, glassware, stationary and greeting cards, ornaments, and much more. This shop is for every budget, with gifts ranging from $5 to several hundred dollars.

The holiday shop will kick off with the Shop and Champagne preview party 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets can be purchased to this event for $90 in advance or $125 at the door if available. Other than the preview party, the holiday shop is free to attend and runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays Nov. 30-Dec. 20.

To purchase tickets and get more information, visit BBArtCenter.org or call (248) 644-0866.

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BIRMINGHAM — City Commission meetings in Birmingham will look slightly different now as the city has sworn in elected and re-elected officials.

New to the group is Commissioner Anthony Long.

Recently re-elected commissioners include Therese Longe, Clinton Baller and Brad Host. Longe was previously the city of Birmingham’s mayor.

There is also a new mayor of Birmingham. The roles of mayor and mayor pro tem have been passed to Mayor Elaine McLain and Mayor Pro Tem Katie Schafer.

McLain was previously mayor pro tem, and Schafer was previously a commissioner. Former commissioner Pierre Boutros will no longer be on the City Commission.

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The commission did a followup test and confirmed E. coli in the water, which was then reported to the city of Birmingham, because they do their own operations and maintenance.

“This is an ongoing investigation,” Birmingham’s Assistant Director of Engineering Cory Borton said in an email. “This appears to be an illicit connection from a building within the City to a City owned storm sewer. The City is investigating the source of the discharge. This may include inspecting upstream sewer manholes, televising the sewer runs, and possibly dye testing potential sources.”

Borton said the city has narrowed down the general area where the discharge is coming from, but they cannot determine an exact source until further investigations are conducted.

“It’s not super common but these things happen,” Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash said.

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tions and discharges discovered every year.

However, all southeast Michigan communities are required to monitor the watershed for illicit connections and discharges. This is part of their Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit with the state of Michigan.

“We’re always looking to make sure our systems are not being contaminated by sewage. It is one of the things we do for our permits,” Nash said.

Borton said that residents do not have to take extra precautions during this time.

“No additional precautions are necessary other than precautions that residents would normally take when entering a water body,” Borton said via email.

The Friends’ website explains how to spot pollution and illegal discharges, and instructs people to call the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Pollution Emergency Alerting System at (800) 292-4706 if such an incident is suspected. The Friends declined to comment further on the Birmingham incident.

More information on the Friends of the Rouge can be found online at therouge.org.

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Man charged with assault following incident outside Jewish Federation building JEWISH FEDERATION SAYS INCIDENT WAS NOT ANTISEMITIC

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A West Bloomfield man has been charged with felonious assault after reportedly pointing a pellet gun at a FedEx driver outside the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit building Nov. 2.

Steven Daniel Zalla, 55, was arraigned via video in 48th District Court Nov. 6 on a charge of felonious assault. He was given a $100,000 bond and was ordered to wear a tether if he posts bond.

If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison.

The incident — which occurred around 11:30 a.m. — prompted a brief lockdown of the Max M. Fisher Federation Building, 6735 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township.

Nick Soley, the public information officer for the Bloomfield Township Police Department, said Zalla was denied entrance because he didn’t have valid photo identification on him to check in with the front desk.

When he went to his car and returned, he encountered a food delivery person, who saw a gun in his waistband.

At the same time, a FedEx truck driver pulled up Zalla in front of the building to deliver a package.

Police say Zalla ordered the delivery driver to move the vehicle, and when the driver did not move fast enough, he pulled the pellet gun and pointed it at the delivery driver.

As the FedEx driver drove away, police said, Zalla ran behind him with the gun in his hand.

Witnessing the incident, building security activated emergency operations, placing the building into lockdown, and called 911 at 11:33 a.m. to report that a man with a gun was in the parking lot.

“I don’t think the Jewish Federation could have acted any better than they did in this situation. They trained for this, they prepared for this, and they have emergency response drills. This is exactly how they should have responded,” Solely said.

The first police units arrived at the scene at 11:36 a.m., and by 11:38 a.m., the

suspect was in custody without incident and a firearm was recovered.

“Well after the arrest, when police attempted to make the firearm safe, they determined that it was a pellet gun and not an actual firearm,” said Soley.

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit released a statement Nov. 2 alerting the community that there was a lockdown situation at the Max M. Fisher Federation Building that day and noting that the building was secure, and all employees were safe.

“An individual was apprehended outside the building by the Bloomfield Township Police Department and is now in custody. We believe this individual was having a mental health crisis. Following a police interview with the individual, it was determined that this was NOT an act of antisemitism. We greatly appreciate the swift response of the Bloomfield Township Police, and especially the work of our Jewish Community Security Inc. staff.”

In a Nov. 2 press conference, Bloomfield Township Police Chief James Gallagher dispelled some rumors related to the incident that he said were circulating on social media, noting that there were no shots fired and there were no injuries. Gallagher said this was not an antisemetic incident, adding that

Zalla has “mental health concerns.”

During the press conference, Steven Ingber, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, expressed his gratitude to the chief and the Bloomfield Township Police Department for the quick response.

“We feel very fortunate for the strong relationships we hold with them, as well as with our many law enforcement partners. I also want to recognize and commend our officers with the Jewish Community Security Team for their skillful efforts in managing the situation,” Ingber said Nov. 2. “We’re very grateful this incident has been safely resolved.”

The Birmingham Police Department, the Franklin Police Department and the Bloomfield Township Fire Department assisted in the response.

Zalla’s attorney, Jonathan M. Jones, said he is “very, very grateful” the federation put out “a statement that this was not a terrorist attack, or anything like that.”

“My client is doing everything he can to get healthy and better. When we get to that point, we will move forward with the proceedings,” Jones said.

For more information, contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Township man charged after hidden flash drive with abusive material found

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old man from Bloomfield Township is facing child pornography charges after police reportedly found a flash drive with abusive material in his home.

Kenneth Roger Davies, of Bloomfield Township, was arraigned Nov. 2 in the 48th

District Court and charged with six counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.

In late September, the Bloomfield Township Police Department received a tip that Davies may be in posDavies session of child sexually abusive material. Police obtained a search war-

rant for his home and discovered a hidden flash drive.

Police said the flash drive was examined and “contained hundreds, if not thousands of images” containing “child sexually abusive material.”

The flash drive and other electronic devices were transferred to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for full examination.

At press time, Davies was being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $150,000 cash bond.

The case was bound over to the Sixth Circuit Court, and court officials said Davies was slated to be arraigned Nov. 20, which was after press time.

Davies’ attorney, Russell C. Anderson, could not be reached for comment at press time.

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ABOVE: The Marian Melodies will perform with the Brother Rice jazz band during The Community House’s holiday concert series.

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play some holiday classics, such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas” pieces. They also plan to perform a Fall Out Boy Christmas song at the concert.

Anna Bosler Santeiu, a music faculty member at Brother Rice High School, said that it’s “always so good for musicians, and especially high school musicians, to really understand that music is something that builds community, but it’s also something that can bring community together. Considering we are in the Bloomfield HillsBirmingham community, it’s important for us to make ourselves part of its fabric and really share our … talents with those around us.”

A musical quartet featuring local violinist Andrew Wu will entertain guests during the matinee Dec. 13.

To finish off the series, The Joshua Chorale will perform Dec. 20. They are known for performing sacred music in spaces where sacred music is not typically performed. This is their second year singing at the holiday concert series.

In addition to signing hymns and carols

from different faiths, they will also be performing some Renaissance music. The Joshua Chorale’s Sarah Dudek said she is most looking forward to featuring works from Italian Jewish composer Salamone Rossi.

“The Community House are wonderful hosts,” Dudek said. “They really make it a beautiful evening.”

Following each performance, there will be a post-concert gathering for attendees to mingle.

Tickets can be purchased for $40 and include attendance to the performance, holiday desserts and beverages.

Throughout the evening, guests will have access to a cash bar. For anyone looking to attend all three performances, discounted series tickets are available for $100 per person.

Guests can park for free for the first two hours in the Chester Street structure and any other Birmingham parking structure. Metered parking is available across from The Community House for $2 per hour for up to four hours.

To buy tickets, visit The Community House at communityhouse.com/event/hol iday-concert-series or call (248) 644-5832.

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Joshua Rainer’s piece in “Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit,” titled “Blessed Quietness (Nannie).”

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Artist Joshua Rainer attended Cranbrook Schools in the ninth and tenth grade.

Since his high school years, this is the first time his work has been shown at Cranbrook as an adult.

Rainer learned to oil paint in 2012 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center and now teaches at the art center. At the time, he had recently transferred out of Cranbrook to a Detroit charter school, and he received a scholarship to attend classes at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

“That was my first introduction to oil painting, and the versatility and just openness and freeness that the medium allowed was just something very liberating and brand-new to me,” Rainer said.

In 2021, Rainer received second place in the Michigan Fine Arts Competition, hosted by the BBAC. Rainier has two pieces featured in “Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit.”

His piece “Blessed Quietness (Nannie)” is oil on canvas. This is a portrait of Rainer’s maternal grandmother. He said it was special to him to be able to paint a loved one and to honor his grandmother. His grandmother was able to see the painting for the first time at the opening of the exhibition.

The other piece of Rainer’s in the exhibition is titled “Archenemy No. 2,” charcoal on paper.

“The piece is essentially about recognizing one’s own power and agency over one’s own life,” Rainer said.

Rainer thanked Cranbrook and the curators of the exhibition for the opportunity. He said it was an exciting experience to know everyone in the exhibition personally as colleagues, friends and mentors.

“I think it’s really exciting to highlight Detroit artists,” Mott said. “Something unique to where we live is this kind of incredible skill and high concept that’s coming from those artists, so I want everyone to learn more about the city where they live.”

Mott and internationally acclaimed artist Mario Moore co-curated “Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit.”

Artists in the exhibition include Christopher Batten, Taurus Burns, Cydney Camp, Ijania Cortez, Cailyn Dawson, Bakpak Durden, Conrad Egyir, Jonathan Harris, Sydney G. James, Gregory Johnson, Richard Lewis, Hubert Massey, Mario Moore, Sabrina Nelson, Patrick Quarm, Joshua Rainer, Jamea Richmond-Edwards, Senghor Reid, Rashaun Rucker and Tylonn J. Sawyer.

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Salvation Army seeks bell-ringers for holidays METRO DETROIT — The holiday season is upon us, and that means that the sound of Salvation Army bell-ringers won’t be far behind.

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell-ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. The nonprofit requests the community’s support to help meet its $7.9 million fundraising goal.

Each year, thousands of collection buckets are positioned in and around businesses to raise funds for those in need — and each is accompanied by The Salvation Army’s signature bell-ringers. The organization hopes to fill more than 50,000 hours of bell-ringing shifts across hundreds of kettle locations throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Individuals and families can sign up as

volunteer bell-ringers by visiting www.registertoring.com, where they have an option to choose a traditional, two-hour session at a physical red kettle site or participate in a virtual bell-ringing shift where they can raise funds in the comfort of their own home.

Virtual bell-ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time, whereas traditional bell-ringing begins on Friday, Nov. 10, and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays.

“Our volunteer bell-ringers are the unsung heroes of the holiday season, making the season brighter for those in need across metro Detroit,” Maj. Toni Dorrell, general secretary and metro Detroit area commander, said in a press release. “Our volunteers transform an unmanned kettle into one that raises the funds needed to meet the goal of the Christmas campaign.”

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Enrollment has dropped at Oakland Community College and other colleges since the pandemic.

ENROLLMENT DOWN IN MICHIGAN, TUITION GOING UP

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METRO DETROIT — It’s no secret that college enrollment rates have declined since the COVID-19 pandemic.

But while enrollment has been down, costs have been up, and local universities and community colleges have reported tuition increases.

Oakland Community College has five campuses, which are located in Southfield, Royal Oak, Auburn Hills, Waterford and Farmington Hills.

OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano said there are currently about 21,900 students enrolled for the year, compared to approximately 24,400 five years ago.

“Tuition costs have increased about 13% over the last five years, and then enrollment has decreased by about 10% over the last five years,” Provenzano said.

Provenzano shared how OCC approaches tuition costs.

“What we believe in is steady increases,” he said. “Oftentimes what you’ll see is, an institution will, they may not raise their tuition, or they’ll raise it 7%, 10%. We really believe in just small increases to kinda keep up with inflation. Right now, we’re not even keeping up with inflation, but we look at the long-term, so 2.5%, 3%, 4% increases per year allows us to keep up with inflation, but also allows us to keep the costs down for students.”

Provenzano said that OCC tries to keep its tuition costs as low as the college possibly can. Aside from estimating what the college’s revenue is going to be, Provenzano provided details about other factors that go into making decisions about tuition fees.

“Our three primary revenues are property taxes, state revenue, as well as tuition,” he said. “And then we try to estimate what we think enrollment might be. We marry that up with our projected costs for the year.

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Big, Bright Light show kicks off to help brighten the holiday season

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t isn’t the holidays until Main Street in Rochester shines with a light display that puts Clark Griswold’s house from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to shame.

This year, downtown Rochester was slated to officially transform into a glimmering spectacle when the Big, Bright Light Show switch was flipped Monday, Nov. 20, during the 50th annual Lagniappe event.

At 6 p.m. on East Fourth Street, the Big, Bright Light Show program was slated to begin with help from Rochester Mayor Stuart Bikson, Channel 7 and a special appearance by Santa Claus.

The 18th annual Big, Bright Light Show will be set aglow with 15 colors of LED lights.

The lights are a huge attraction, according to Kristi Trevarrow, the executive director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority.

“Especially coming into our 18th year of Big, Bright, it’s less of an event and more of a tradition. It’s always part of the holiday conversation: ‘When are we going to see the lights?’” Trevarrow said. “Everybody always wants to come see the lights because your holidays wouldn’t be complete without that trip, and we appreciate that people have made us a part of their holidays. That is amazing to us. We have always said we are in the memory-making business, and I think that the Big, Bright Light Show is at the pinnacle of that.”

The Big, Bright Light Show, the largest event hosted by downtown Rochester, will continue to run 5 p.m.-midnight through

Shoppers stroll along Main Street in downtown Rochester during a previous Lagniappe event, admiring the kickoff of the Big, Bright Light Show.

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“The lights are a great excuse to come out with your family, grab a hot cocoa, do a little holiday shopping, and just get your Christmas spirit on,” said Trevarrow.

For more information, call (248) 6560060 or visit www.DowntownRochesterMI. com.

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The iconic red kettles also will have a new look this year that makes it even easier to give with the addition of Tiptap, a touchless giving platform. Donors can give a set amount of $5, $10 or $20 with just a tap of their mobile phone, smartwatch, or any credit card set up for contactless payments.

To help raise awareness and encourage the community to donate, the nonprofit is once again partnering with Scott Wolffis, the president and CEO of Commercial Alliance, as the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas chairman.

Wolffis, who has served on The Salvation Army’s Metro Detroit Advisory Board for more than 15 years, will serve as the public face of the fundraising campaign for the second consecutive year to help the nonprofit meet its $7.9 million fundraising goal.

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“We are the largest transfer institution in the state of Michigan, and many students take advantage of our low cost and small class sizes,” he said. “They choose OCC and then transfer to the university of their choice, and they save a ton of money. … It brings the total cost of education way down.”

Brian Bierley, the director of media relations for Oakland University in Rochester, stated that he “would agree that the pandemic has negatively impacted enrollment for the past few years at almost every college and university and there has also been a decrease in the overall number of Michigan high school students graduating each year.

So, we are working to rebuild enrollment to pre-pandemic levels and working to increase the number of current students who stay in school and complete their studies.”

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In June, the Board of Trustees of OU approved a tuition increase for incoming freshmen. The full-time resident undergraduate tuition for the academic year 2023-24 is $15,225, an increase of $21.75 per credit hour. The 2023-24 budget includes a 4.5% tuition increase, the Michigan Legislature’s recommended tuition restraint. Additionally, the 2023-24 university housing budget included no increase in room and board rates.

The housing budget also consists of a $500 reduction in cost for standard residence double occupancy rooms, a 4.6% reduction in cost, available to both incoming and returning students in OU’s residence halls.

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Kujawa explained that, since the pandemic started, LTU has increased its class of students enrolled as their “first time in any college” for the fall semester from a class of 350 to a class of 489.

“Our goal is always to bring in 500 first-time students, and we are getting very close,” Kujawa said. “We have grown our dual enrollment or early middle college from 300 in one semester to 600. This fall semester, we will reach over 1,200, and that is a direct result of students in high school wanting to find ways to lessen their debt.”

She added that LTU’s full-time (30 credit hours per year) tuition and fees, on average, are $41,000 for a commuter student and $52,000 for a residential student per year.

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She explained that this funding is not covered by federal or state money each year.

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It’s time to eat, but tension is also on the menu.

That’s because, in many cases, the conversation around the dinner table has turned into a political debate, with family members in opposite camps. When someone shares an opinion on the current state of the country, it turns into a heated argument. The hearts are racing, the fists are clenched and the voices become louder. It’s like Archie Bunker and Michael Stivic in the 1970s sitcom “All in the Family.”

But this isn’t a comedy show, and holiday conflict with family is something that could arise. One offhand remark could set off another guest. Add alcohol into the mix, and tempers flare. Some people thrive on debating hot topics — religion, politics, sports, the COVID-19 pandemic — while others want to hide inside their Christmas stockings and wait for the holiday hostility to end.

If you want to avoid tension during the holidays, there are some strategies you can try, said Carrie Krawiec, a licensed marriage counselor and family therapist from the Birmingham Maple Clinic.

“There are people who are conflict prone and some who are conflict avoidance,” Krawiec said. “You can only control your behavior.”

One way to cut down on the disharmony is to ask your guests to wait until after dinner to hold a heated discussion or tell them politely not to debate around the children pres-

ent. Going into the garage to continue a tense conversation is another option. Also, think about the way your comments might come across to others, and remember that people have their own beliefs, values and opinions that might not align with yours.

During holiday visits, there are different family roles, too, that play into the dynamics of the get-together.

“There’s the class clown, the people pleaser, the black sheep and the know-it-all,” Krawiec said. “They invoke different reactions for different reasons.”

Bringing up the past can be a pleasant experience for some, but it also can bring up bad memories.

“Memories and traditions may be different,” Krawiec.

“One family member might remember something fondly, and others not so much. That could cause us to question ourselves.”

However, conflict is not always “a bad thing,” Krawiec said. It can sometimes make the conversation more interesting or get people to look at situations in a different way.

“Sometimes I like to hear people’s thoughts,” she said.

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There are also individuals who feel social anxiety when invited to parties. Krawiec said that “it’s very common” to feel anxious when going to someone’s house where you don’t know anyone. One suggestion is to try to meet someone who will be at the gathering beforehand. Or plan on just staying for a while and not all night if you feel uncomfortable.

“You can stay if it’s pleasant enough,” Krawiec said. “It’s an opportunity for you to get out if you’re alone for the holidays. Someone cared about you enough to include you.”

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Other guests not involved in a tense conversation also could take on the role of peacemaker.

“Bystanders have the power to disrupt the flow of the conversation,” Leander said.

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47. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 48. Gin mixer 50. Title for Turkish leader 52. *1929 Best Actor Oscar nominee 56. Lallygags 57. Medley 58. Pineapple producer 59. Suggestions 60. *Lassie’s mark in Hollywood sidewalk 61. Arabian bigwig 62. Banana leftover 63. New York time 64. “Wanted!” state DOWN 1. Labels with a name, on Facebook 2. Major or general employer 3. Same as #36 Down, archaically speaking 4. Painter’s surface 5. Receipt listings 6. *Corgi’s homeland 7. Marvel Comics hammer wielder 8. *Jon Arbuckle, Odie and ____ 9. A bit cracked 10. Kind of move, 2

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49. Uniate church member 50. Of the highest quality 51. Open-mouthed astonishment

52. Thorny gift 53. Large book 54. Pelvic parts 55. Smart but awkward one 56. “A stiff upper ____”

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4B - BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE, November 23, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR NOV. 30

Outstanding Women Speaker Series: Hear from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Mix, 5-7 p.m., also open house, The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, free but reservations required, (248) 644-3450, ext. 223

rus, 4-6 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1500 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, langsfordmenschorus. org/our-concerts

DEC. 14

Music to Warm a Wintry Day: Concert featuring The Birmingham Musicale, 1 p.m., Birmingham First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, thebirminghammusicale.org

DEC. 21

Keep Your Marbles Club: Brain/memory group aimed at lowering risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, all ages welcome, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us

ONGOING

Santa House: Free visits with Kris Kringle and horse-drawn carriage rides, select times and dates Nov. 25-Dec. 24, Shain Park in Birmingham, RSVP at allinbirmingham.com Women in Science Speaker Series: Hear from Dr. Emily Lindsey about demise of Ice Age giants and what it means for future, 5 p.m. doors, 6 p.m. lecture/Q&A and 7-8 p.m. exhibits open, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science. cranbrook.edu

Holiday concert series: Featuring The Brother Rice Jazz Band and The Marian Melodies Dec. 6, musical quartet with Andrew Wu Dec. 13 and The Joshua Chorale Dec. 20, The Community House Foundation, 380 S. Bates St., Suite 232, in Birmingham, www.communityhouse.com/ event/holiday-concert-series

NOV. 25

Birmingham Santa Walk: 9:30-10:30 a.m., starts at parking lot of Surnow building, 320 Martin St., and ends at Shain Park, register at allinbirmingham.com RSVP two weeks prior to each event, chriswludyka@ outlook.com, (248) 303-7339, thebirminghammetro politanwomensclub.weebly.com Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.) every first and third Tuesday of month, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

DEC. 2

Movie discussion club: Meets 7 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

DEC. 3

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon 10:30 a.m. every Friday (no Nov. 24), Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP by previous Monday, www.seniormens clubbirmingham.com

Art exhibits: “Carl Toth: Reordering Fictions” and “Ash Arder: Flesh Tones” on display until Feb. 25, also “Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit” and “LeRoy Foster: Solo Show” on display until March 3, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, www. cranbrookartmuseum.org

DEC. 10

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township,

Book club: Meets 10 a.m. every fourth Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Winter Solstice Celebration for Kids: Crafts, stories and treats, 2-3 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, registration required, franklin.lib.mi.us Holiday concert: Presented by Birmingham Concert Band, 3-5 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road, birminghamconcertband.com Christmas concert: Presented by Langsford Men’s Cho-

NEWSAND

DEC. 2-3

‘The Nutcracker’: Performance by Eisenhower Dance Detroit Youth Ensemble, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 (Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party at 4 p.m. Dec. 2 and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3), Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, eisenhowerdance.org/nutcracker

NOTES

UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL

NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP

SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS

UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present.

The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them.

Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email.

Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.”

After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1.

Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.

ATHLETES INDUCTED

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.

Photo provided

by Birmingham Shopping District

Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.

Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays.

The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.