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Birmingham Shelby andseeks Uticamore put part of water and sewer feedback paymentsonin master escrowplan until state settles debt dispute BY MARY GENSON

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BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham locals are encouraged to continue providing feedback about the 2024-’28 parks and recreation master plan. The city has been preparing a five-year parks and recreation master plan in accordance with Michigan Department of Natural Resources requirements. This plan will eventually be a guide for the city as they are developing community recreation facilities and programs. “If you haven’t had an opportunity to contribute any feedback, now is the time to do so,” Parks and Recreation Manager Carrie Laird said. “We love hearing from the residents about what they want to see in the park system.” Throughout the drafting process of the plan, community engagement has been encouraged. The city has offered several opportunities for people to provide input on the parks both online and in person. This summer, the city held multiple field days to seek out engagement with residents and visitors. These were held at Kenning Park, the Birmingham Farmers Market, a

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The city of Birmingham is accepting feedback through Dec. 3 for the 2024-’28 parks and recreation master plan.

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MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turning Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fundraiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A purchase holiday gifts. lost $181 million to cybercrimes. In the U.S., Michigan ranked eighth among Bloomfield Township Police Department The Eagle went to press states with the most reported victims of cyberPublic Officerstands Nick atSoley said combefore the Turning Point President and CEO Information Sharman Davenport the 2021 event with Stepping OutNov. 7 election. crimes — totaling 13,566 reports, according to with puter-based identity theft is among the most prevVisit www.candgnews.com the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. the FBI’s 2022 internet crime report. alent crimesPhoto in the township. and look to the next courtesy of Turning Point issue for results. Last year, the FBI estimated Michiganders

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Baldwin Public Library renovations remain on track BY MARY GENSON

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BIRMINGHAM — As construction continues, the Baldwin Public Library is on track with phase three of its three-phase renovation plan. This has been about a nine-month project, which started in July and is expected to be finished in March or April of 2024 for an estimated $4 million. Funds come from the library’s voter-approved millage and donations to the library’s trust.

First high-occupancy lanes in Michigan implemented part-time on I-75 BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan is now seeing its first high-occupancy lanes implemented on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time. More commonly referred to as carpool lanes, highoccupancy lanes are only usable by vehicles with at least two human occupants. The lane was planned in tandem with the overhaul of I-75 that began taking place in 2016 by the Michigan Department of Transportation. “The lanes were built into the project over the last six years. … The idea to make a capacity improvement for that portion of I-75 was decided when we were working with federal partners and we conducted several public meetings with stakeholders,” explained MDOT spokesperson Rob Morosi. “The feds wanted us to do something different with regard to capacity improvement to improve safety and travel time reliability. This was decided before construction to make that fourth lane on that stretch a high-occupancy lane.” However, the lane on that portion of the expressway will only function as a high-occupancy lane during rush hour. “They are implementing it right now,” said Morosi. “The signs have been fabricated and are being put up. Of the 18 miles we’ve rebuilt since 2016, the additional lane between Eight Mile Road and 12 Mile Road is a general use lane, which has no restrictions on number of occupants or time, so a solo driver can use it 24/7. The left lane between 12 Mile and South Boulevard will be a high-occupancy lane See I-75 on page 20A

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Man with ‘mental health concerns,’ armed with pellet gun, arrested outside Jewish Federation building BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man is in custody after reportedly pointing a pellet gun at a FedEx driver in the parking lot of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit building on Telegraph Road Nov. 2. Bloomfield Township Police Chief James Gallagher said he’s “confident that there is no threat to the community,” adding that “this was not a targeted attack.” Nevertheless, he said there was an increased police presence at places of worship and schools for the remainder of the day. “We are confident that this was not an antisemitic incident and we are confident that the individual we have in custody has mental health concerns. However, this investigation is still very early, and we will present all of our findings to the Prosecutor’s Office when we can,” Gallagher said. “I do want to stress again, this has nothing to do with any of the crises going on in the world today. We are confident in that.” The identity of the suspect had not been released at press time. 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 of-

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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.

Grace Centers of Hope to hold fundraising event BIRMINGHAM — Grace Centers of Hope will hold its 10th annual Night of Hope Gala 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 10. The black-tie gala and fundraising event at the Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St., will benefit Grace Centers of Hope’s children’s programs that support children who have been affected by homelessness and addiction. “Over the last 10 years of Night of Hope, we’ve achieved remarkable milestones with our Children’s Program,” Pastor Kent Clark, the CEO of Grace Centers of Hope, said in a press release. “We’ve raised nearly $1.5 million in charitable contributions, enabling us to make a profound impact on the lives of children. With these funds, we’ve purchased a new daycare center, doubling our capacity to provide children’s services, enhanced and expanded our playground, and sent our kids to YMCA’s summer program, as well as more than 20 field trips each year. This is all thanks to the tremendous generosity of our donors, especially attendees and sponsors of our annual Night of Hope.” The night will be emceed by Chris Stevenson, the host of “Morning Light” on 103.5 WMUZ in Detroit. Guests will experience touching stories, inspiring videos, a gourmet dinner, live music, and a silent auction. There will also be raffles for guests to participate in. Sponsors of the event are Believers in Hope, Bradley & Co., Emerald City Designs, Jessica’s Natural Foods, Joshua Gold Custom Clothier, Live Life Now, Magna, Moon & Back Snacks, Oxford Bank, Regiani Holistic Dentistry, Restorative Therapies Inc., Richards & Swift Roofing, TMI Realty, and UBS Financial. Night of Hope tickets can be purchased online for $150 at gracecentersofhope.org.

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham and Oakland County residents are invited to participate in the #LocalGemsOC sweepstakes for a chance to win $1,000 through Nov. 25. In order to participate, people can submit a selfie in front of one of their favorite Oakland County small businesses. The photo can be with the small business exterior, sign or interior. Every time someone submits, they must include a different small business, and each entry must include a separate photo. The more one submits, the higher their chance to win. Participants are not required to make a purchase at the business they are supporting through the sweepstakes. Participants must be Michigan residents 18 and up. More information and official rules can be found at oakgov.com.

Senior Men’s Club welcomes November speakers

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP – The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham has announced its speakers for November’s Friday luncheon meetings at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township. The next meeting is on Nov. 10 and will welcome J.J. Tighe, of the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation, and Ingrid Tighe, the president of the Michigan Manufacturing Center, to present “The Spirit of Service — Then and Now — Military Service and Non-Profit.” Andrea Hamilton, the executive director of the Men’s Health Foundation, and John Maten, of The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial, will present “Senior Men’s Club Foundation in Action” Nov. 17. There will be no meeting Nov. 24, the week of Thanksgiving.

Library presents ‘Addressing Anxiety In Your Child or Teen’

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library will present “Addressing Anxiety in Your Child or Teen” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, as part of the Caregiver Workshop Series. The workshop will introduce the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children as well as real-life strategies to address anxious behaviors. Local therapist Jessica Cortez will teach evidence-based tools to try at home to support a child working through high emotions and behaviors. Families will receive handouts, worksheets, and resource lists that can assist in improving emotion regulation with their child. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit btpl.org.

Library Friends group hosts November Book Sale

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11. Friends members may shop from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale, on the lower level of the library. The sale includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests. Veterans will receive 20% off. Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards are accepted, with a $15 minimum purchase. The Friends accept donations of books and media in good condition. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit btpl.org.

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WATCH Resident reports vehicle scratches, flat tires

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of North Eton Street regarding a report of malicious destruction of property at noon Nov. 1. The victim, a 25-year-old resident of Birmingham, stated that his vehicle had scratches all over and that all four tires had been flattened. An investigation is ongoing.

Drunk man disrupts local businesses

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 26 at approximately 9 p.m., an officer was dispatched to investigate complaints of a drunk man entering and disrupting three businesses in the 500 block of South Old Woodward. The officer located the man and saw signs of intoxication from the 65-year-old Detroit man, who is the subject of two similar business complaint incidents in October. He was given a citation for disturbing the peace.

Driver arrested for operating while high

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 2 a.m. Oct. 26, an officer on patrol on southbound Woodward Avenue was passed by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the vehicle’s speed at more than 20 mph over the limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop and noticed signs of intoxication from the driver and a bag of marijuana in the vehicle’s center console. The driver, a 21-year-old Oak Park man, admitted smoking marijuana and failed field sobriety evaluations. He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated/under the influence of drugs.

Multiple larcenies from vehicles reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township received several reports of larcenies from automobiles between Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. In each of the cases, the suspects entered unlocked vehicles and rummaged through them. Personal belongings were taken out of several of the vehicles. The cases are currently under investiga-

tion. Anyone with any information should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755. Police remind people to always lock their car and remove any valuables.

Retail fraud reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was dispatched to a sporting goods store located in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road for a retail fraud that had just occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Witnesses stated that a man dressed in all black stole two air mattresses. The man exited the back of the store, through the emergency exit, and walked north into Pontiac. Officers arrived at the scene and scoured the area, but they were unable to locate the suspect. This case is currently under investigation. Anyone with any information should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Employee arrested for embezzlement

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 31 at approximately 8 a.m., officers were dispatched

to a business in the 30000 block of Woodward Avenue regarding a report of embezzlement. The general manager of the business stated that an employee had been embezzling money from the business. The total amount embezzled came to $2,649. The suspect, a 29-year-old Detroit man, confessed to the crime, was arrested and was transported to the Oakland County Jail.

Pontiac woman arrested for drunken driving

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 a.m. Oct. 29, officers on patrol identified a vehicle traveling at a high speed and running a red light. Officers performed a traffic stop at northbound Woodward and Forest Avenue. The suspect and driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old Pontiac woman, stated that she’d had four alcoholic drinks starting at 6:30 p.m. The suspect failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for operating while intoxicated. — Mary Genson and Mary Beth Almond

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Number of women in business schools continues to climb BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Women are having an increased presence in the business world, according to recent statistics. Troy’s Walsh College calculates that women are more prevalent than men this semester, with over 53% of the student body being women. “We are seeing an increase of women in technology, and we want to encourage that,” said Suzy Siegle, the president of Walsh College. According to Siegle, the majority of female students are going into the fields of accounting, marketing and management. Oakland University said they are seeing an increase in women enrolling in the areas of accounting, human resource management and operations management. “I would say in the areas of marketing, definitely in management, in the MBA (Master of Business Administration) we are seeing a lot of women business folks who are interested in that,” Siegle said, “We have a great doctoral program in business administration program, and I’ve been impressed when we’ve had the doctoral residencies on our campus. … I’ve been impressed with the strong women leaders who have been enrolling in that program to take their careers to their next level. And a lot of them see opportunities in business coaching and consulting, really taking their careers advancing through that.” “When I was in business school back in the 1990s pursuing an MBA, fewer than 10% of my class were women,” said Toni M. Somers, the associate dean and a professor of management and information systems at the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business. “Today, in our business school, at least 50% are women. This parallels nationally the rise of women in executive positions and on boards of directors of both Michigan and U.S. corporations. While

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Swedish cookies and candy, delicious sandwiches and the very best coffee from the state of Michigan are on the menu at Svenska Cafe, where warm hospitality is among the things guests always enjoy. The cafe opened seven years ago on the south side of Maple Road, between Woodward Avenue and Adams Road. “It’s a family place. We know a lot of our customers who come in once or twice a day,” Svenska Cafe owner Christina Axelsson-Bakalis said. “We have a lot of people who come in and sit for a few hours to work or use their computer. They have something to eat and drink and they get to know everybody here. It’s very nice.” Axelsson-Bakalis was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, and moved to the United States 23 years ago. “The whole time I just really wanted to open a cafe. I missed the taste of good coffee from Sweden,” she said. “I also thought it would be fun

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traditionally there have been fewer women than men in analytics, finance and technology studies, presence is growing in these fields as well.” Jacqueline M. Stavros, a professor of the College of Business and IT at Lawrence Technological University, said the school can prepare women to pursue a wide range of career paths, such as accounting, finance, marketing, analytics, project management, general manager-types of positions, human resource positions, operations management, supply chain management, information technology, and even start a business. “I think we need to do more to recruit women into our programs,” said Stavros. Siegle said Walsh College does have a variety of ways in which it encourages women to go into the business industry. She said they have scholarship opportunities for women going into an emerging field, as well as opportunities through the school’s career services, such as “Lunch and Learn,” where female executives come and present to the students. “There’s been a lot of great examples in our career fairs where we’ve seen amazing female leaders present,” Siegle said. “So they’re seeing great women in leadership.” The school also offers flexible programs. Siegle said this enables women, as well as men, to balance school, work, family and other obligations. She said that studies have shown that, especially for women in the workforce who do balance many different obligations, that flexible scheduling is very important to them. She said that the school offers instruction in a variety of ways, including in person, online and a hybrid format. “That flexibility has been very important for our students so that they don’t have to compromise the quality they deserve for the flexibility they need,” said Siegle. Tiffany LeDonne-Smith, a graduate of Oakland University and an advisor for the OU business program, founded a mentoring program for women in business. She said she noticed when she started working at the university in 2017 that there were many female students in the business program, but no support services for them specifically. After getting some feedback, LeDonne-Smith was able to determine that the students “overwhelmingly” wanted and needed both a student organization for women in business and a mentoring program. In fall 2018, some students founded the student organization Women in Business, which is now one of the largest and most active student organizations in business on the campus today, according to LeDonneSmith. It offers programming on topics such

as women in leadership, women in various business fields, sexual harassment in the work place, etc., and brings in guest speakers and alumni. In January 2019 LeDonne-Smith launched the Women’s Leadership and Mentor Program, which pairs female undergraduate students with an alumna businesswoman to mentor them for a year. “That program has really been phenomenal, because each student who is in the program is connected with someone who obviously works in the profession. … That’s been really great for our students,” said LeDonneSmith. “The program has just been great for students to have a professional connection, because they might not have someone in their personal life who works in that industry and I also think it’s just beneficial to have … women helping women through navigating that college to career transition.” Siegle said Walsh College has a proud history of educating women and in shaping the college in the institution it is today. She © WARNER BROS. boasted that the school’s faculty and administrative staff is at least 50% women. “I look at business as a way to have contribution and impact in the world, and I think that as business has grown and become STACKED LOGO HEX #FFFFFF more global and more technologically savvy it’s more accessible and inclusive,” said Siegle. “I’ve always seen women be very successful in business … but there’s such an incredible power that we have to make an impact in the world and to change and to be in contribution for that, and I think there’s a heart and soul for that. So, I think it’s a beautiful thing when you see a woman saying, ‘Well, I stepped in to fill a need in business.’ … So I think there’s problems that we see in the world that we want to help solve that maybe our unique and

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Township seeks candidates to serve on Financial Sustainability Committee

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Board of Trustees is seeking one qualified candidate to serve on its Financial Sustainability Committee. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees, advising on financial issues. Qualified candidates include, but are not limited to, investment advisors, pension attorneys, accountants and actuaries with specific experience in public sector finances.

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inclusive perspective can bring.” She said women can add a “rich” dimension to leadership roles. Women can make contributions, lead teams and making an impact in a way that brings great empathy, generosity and understanding, Siegle said. According to Siegle, companies that have more diversity in their staffing compete better in the global business place. Siegle said they are striving to get more women to take positions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, and Walsh is seeing an uptick in the number of women in STEM as they are growing their programs in cybersecurity and machine learning. Siegle said they are also looking to increase the number of women in entrepreneurship. Women contribute substantially to entrepreneurship in the United States, according to the National Women’s Business Council. According to the council’s 2022 annual report, the number of women-owned businesses increased significantly in recent years. In 2019 there were 5.7 million employer businesses where women accounted for 1.2

million or 20.9% of those businesses, according to the NWBC report. “You pick up Entrepreneur Magazine and you see Sarah Blakely, and you see other celebrities who have started companies, and you think, ‘Wow, that’s so cool to see that they saw a need in the world that wasn’t being field and they brought a unique perspective,’” said Siegle. Walsh College is also looking at partnering with companies that have grant opportunities for minority- or women-owned businesses. Siegle said that she recently gave a presentation to the society of human resources professionals and noted that there were more women than men there. She said it was probably about 70% women. “There’s a creativity and an innovation that women have because of the experiences they’ve had that anybody from a different population would bring. So it’s really nice to see women saying, ‘Hey, maybe there’s a better way to try this,’ or ‘Have you thought about it from this angle?’ and that brings such rich diversity of creativity, and I also think with jobs being so accessible to commuting and to hybrid work it’s probably opened up a lot of things that may have been limitations before,” said Siegle.

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Birmingham celebrates Native American Heritage Month BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — November is Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., and the Birmingham Museum is acknowledging it by spotlighting traditional Great Lakes tribal basketry. The Birmingham Museum recently received a donation of traditional Great Lakes tribal basketry, and this month, people can learn about these historically important baskets through a virtual exhibit that can be accessed at bhamgov.org/indigenous. Background information, maps, images and two articles are included in the virtual exhibit. An article written by Caitlin Donnelly discusses the indigenous archeology of this area, and one written by Donna Casaceli talks about the traditional baskets. The museum plans on eventually displaying a physical exhibit of the baskets in the future, but Leslie Pielack said that will likely not be until later next year. “The virtual exhibit is important because it helps keep

these traditions available to people who want to understand them and, unfortunately, a lot of the residents of Oakland County and our patrons are not aware that these three tribal groups are very modern and current,” Pielack said. Before European settlement, the Anishnaabeg, including the culturally related Odawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi tribes, occupied Oakland County and southeast Michigan. Pielack said that while these tribes may not be physically in Oakland County now, they are very much in existence in northern and western Michigan. “We are trying to bring a little bit of those traditions here to our museum in as accurate a way as we possibly can, which is why we seek to work with the tribes to properly curate the items that we received,” Pielack said. The donor of the baskets provided the museum with information about each one, including who they purchased it from, when and where. This provided the museum with some of the information needed to effectively conduct research on the makers. Traditionally, these baskets have several functional See HERITAGE on page 22A

TOP: Ben Shinos created this basket sometime between 1975 and 1985. BOTTOM: This market basket was made by Emma Manitowash in 1980. Photos provided by the Birmingham Museum

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the building into lockdown, and called 911 at 11:33 a.m. to report that a white male with a gun was in the parking lot. “Security in the Federation (building) has their emergency operations plan. They followed it to a T. They hit their emergency activation alarm and called 911,” Soley explained. “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.” Soley said the first police units arrived at the scene at 11:36 a.m., and by 11:38 a.m., the first two units reported that the suspect was in custody without incident and that 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. In a Nov. 2 press conference, Gallagher dispelled some rumors related to the incident that he said were circulating on social media. “We did not have shots fired from a real firearm during this incident and there were no injuries as a result of anything that occurred there today,” he said. Solely also confirmed that police believe there is no threat to the community. “We do not believe this was a targeted attack and we do not believe this is an antisemitic attack on the Jewish Federation, given the information we have at this time,” he said. The Birmingham Police Department, the Franklin Police Department and the

Bloomfield Township Fire Department assisted in the response. “On behalf of the Federation of Detroit, I want to express my tremendous gratitude to the chief and the Bloomfield Township Police Department for the quick response today. 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,” Steven Ingber, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit, said during the press conference. “We’re very grateful this incident has been safely resolved.” For more information, contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

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response vehicles can use the lane at any time. During off-peak hours the high occupancy lane is treated as any other lane on the freeway. … A high-occupancy-lane violation is a civil infraction with a fine of $135 (2 points) and $195 (2 points) for a commercial motor vehicle.” The implementation of the high-occupancy-lane was always intended to begin following the completion of the I-75 rehabilitation project. See I-75 on page 28A

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Phase three has focused on the front entrance and circulation area. The first part of the project included an interior renovation of what used to be the circulation desk and the hold shelves. This area now has The Friends Bookshop. The library has also added four new study rooms, which opened to the public Nov. 1. What is left of the project is the front entryway. The entrance is being expanded by 2,000 square feet and will be more accessible. There will be a street-level entrance, an interior ramp and a passenger elevator. “I am most excited for the street-level entrance,” Baldwin Public Library Director Rebekah Craft said. “I have heard from so many people that were unable to get into the old entrance because the stairs were difficult or the ramp was too steep or it was just too far to walk. It is really heartbreaking that people were not able to use the library because they could not get inside, so I’m most excited to welcome people into the library with an actual welcoming space that allows people to use the building.” Other improvements planned for the near future are a cafe where people can enjoy

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and ceremonial purposes. They are typically made of natural materials, such as birch bark, spruce root, sweetgrass and hand-split black ash. “The baskets that we’re showing are definitely a wonderful representation of the tradition of basket making within the nation,” Casaceli said. Casaceli goes more in depth about the origins of these baskets in her article within

refreshments and a new outdoor terrace that will connect the library with Shain Park. Kristen Tait is the head of access services at the library. She said she is looking forward to the brand-new service desk her department is getting. “It is going to function more as an information desk than just a circulation desk. We are really looking forward to having a new desk that is smaller and more patron friendly. Our previous desk was rather dominating and daunting for people to come up to, so it’s going to fit more in with the aesthetic that has been established at the library,” Tait said. She said she appreciated being able to talk with the architects and the builders to make sure everything that is going to be done will work for the library. “This is our third time doing a renovation, and it’s the smoothest yet, and we really are happy that we have been given the opportunity to upgrade the space. I think the patrons are really going to love it,” Tait said. The library has and will remain open for the remainder of the project. More information and updates on the renovation can be found at baldwinlib.org/renovation. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

the virtual exhibit. She provides a link to a YouTube video that covers the topics of basket weaving, the emerald ash borer threat and more. “Don’t take my words. Take their words,” Casaceli said. Casaceli encourages everyone to watch the video to learn about these traditions and stories from the perspective of Indigenous peoples. To learn more, visit the virtual exhibit at bhamgov.org/indigenous. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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ignated area. “Some people are confused because of the high-occupancy lanes having designated times,” he said. “The two or more occupants have to be human occupants, so no pets or cardboard cutouts. Besides the designated hours around rush hours during the week, that lane can be used by solo drivers without the risk of citation. Close to 70% of the time it is still usable as a solo-use lane. … They will be marked with diamonds on the lanes and some signage on the side of the road. That’s the national signage to mark such lanes.” Morosi admitted that there has been some skepticism about the high-occupancy lanes being used in Michigan, but he believes that drivers will come to appreciate them after they see the benefits. “Anything that’s new will come with some trepidation and skepticism,” he said. “We acknowledge that. That was the case when we built the flex route on M-23, near Ann Arbor, and complaints there have faded. Given time, these new methods generally work very, very well and improve safety.”

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“Once a week I get a call from a resident about a new scam. They are mainly informing us — not necessarily that they fell for it or became a victim — just notifying us that a scam is coming through,” he said. “Some of the things we see — especially when we get to our mature community, but really everybody — are the online emails, phishing scams and just your information being put out there.” Common scams involve antivirus software, where the victim has a pop-up window with a message saying the computer has been infected with a virus; social media relationships, where the victim is contacted by a scammer via social media who says they are interested in starting a relationship; lottery winnings, where the victim is contacted about winning the lottery and is asked to pay a fee to collect the money; tax collection, where the scammer impersonates an IRS agent and attempts to get bank information from the victim; and many more. Hackers attack computers every 39 seconds, according to new research by the University of Maryland, so it’s important to stay protected whenever and however you connect. “Be wary of shopping online and not using secure websites, or following links in emails that you think take you to one site, maybe for a store like Target, but isn’t actually Target, gives access to credit card information and addresses for a product you will never receive because you are becoming a victim of scams and identity theft. It’s ever evolving,” Soley said. “Of course, these can lead to financial ruin, identity theft, credit ruin, all sorts of things that aren’t easy to reverse.” Experts advise making sure any website address you visit starts with “https,” since the “s” stands for secure; looking for the padlock

icon at the bottom of your browser, which indicates that the site uses encryption; and typing new website URLs directly into the address bar instead of clicking on links or cutting and pasting from an email. To protect against hackers, security experts advise choosing longer, more difficult passwords with combinations of upper and lowercase letters. Passwords should be changed regularly, should not be based on users’ biographies, should mix letters and numerals, and should be hard to guess. When it comes to social media, experts advise limiting the amount of personal information you post online and using privacy settings to avoid sharing information widely. Bloomfield Township Director of IT Wil Babinchak urges everyone to stop and think before they click, to delete emails with links they are unsure about, and to download the Michigan Secure app — a free security app for Michigan residents that can be downloaded via Google Play and the Apple Store. The application states that it will protect devices from unsecured Wi-Fi networks, phishing emails, unsafe apps and more. If a threat is detected, the user will be sent a notification. “We do encourage people to stay off of public Wi-Fi that is unsecure. The Michigan Secure app will alert you of that as well. There may be people doing banking or something like that on a public Wi-Fi, if they are sitting at their doctor’s office or a coffee shop or something like that. That should always be avoided,” Babinchak said. The weakest link in the chain is the human reaction, he said, so be very cautious about everything when it comes to emails. “When you get emails that have links, always be suspicious of them. If you have any questions about them, the best thing to do is delete them. If somebody really needs to get a hold of you or needs some information, they will find a different way,” said Babinchak. When information seems too good to

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“We do that because it is so prevalent and it gives us so many more resources working in conjunction with the FBI to work on these,” Soley said. “We do investigate all of them, but they do become very difficult to investigate, oftentimes leading overseas and out of state.” If you do believe you are the victim of cybercrime, contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT MUSICAL

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be presenting its production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” Nov. 3-19 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. According to a press release, the musical tells the story of various people who live in a trailer park. “People should go see any production of this show because it is nostalgic, unexpected and funny. It’s just great entertainment,” Director Kathryn Stewart said in a press release. Tickets to the show cost $25, plus a $3 service fee, on Thursdays. For shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tickets cost $35 plus a $3 fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

SALVATION ARMY LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit has launched its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to fundraise for social programs that support metro Detroiters in dire need, according to a press release. The nonprofit has set a $7.9 million fundraising goal for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to help support communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The campaign’s theme is “Love Beyond Christmas.” “The Salvation Army is calling on metro Detroiters to help the nonprofit spread hope and love to the community’s most vulnerable not just during the season of giving but all year long,” the release states. “The campaign underscores the importance of aiding neighbors in need who may be without necessities like food and shelter during the Christmas season and beyond.” With the rising cost of living, economic insecurity and inflation, families in metro Detroit are facing financial uncertainty, according to Maj. Toni Dorrell, who is the general secretary and metro Detroit area commander for the Salvation Army. “Some may lack proper shelter, a warm meal or may even be choosing between paying rent and buying presents this Christmas,” Dorrell stated in the release. “We owe it to our neighbors in need to come together and lend a helping hand when times get tough. When you give to The Salvation Army, your donation makes it possible for us to help our community’s most vulnerable 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.” For more information, visit sametrodetroit.org.

State launches new auction website for surplus sales

STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has launched a new online auction website for surplus sales, Michigan.gov/MiBid. The department said in a press release that the new MiBid site offers users an improved bidding experience, up-to-date security features, additional payer options, and enhanced bidder confidentiality. The site is integrated with the State of Michigan MiLogin portal, which provides a secure, single point of access to many state services. The MiBid auction site is open to everyone, including local governments. While auction items are publicly viewable online at Michigan.gov/MiBid, anyone wanting to place a bid will need to create a free MiLogin profile. Users who already have a MiLogin profile to access other state services are ready to go. DTMB’s state surplus team works with state agencies to sell state surplus property and confiscated property for the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State Police and the federal Transportation Security Administration. Office furniture, vehicles, specialized equipment and electronic equipment are among the items available for bid. Bidders with questions can email DTMB-Surplus@Michigan.gov. Additional information about DTMB’s surplus program, including monthly in-person sales, can be found online at Michigan.gov/Surplus.

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Father stabs man after entering his home, chasing 10-year-old daughter

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 2900 block of Alexander Street on the report of a home invasion at 7:43 p.m. Sept. 27. The caller, a 52-year-old man from Rochester Hills, reported that an unknown male entered his home and was chasing his 10-year-old daughter. He said his 10-year-old daughter had been confronted by the suspect outside their residence, when the suspect became agitated and chased his daughter into their home. The homeowner said he confronted the suspect, whom he did not know, and a physical confrontation ensued, and he stabbed the suspect in the chest. The suspect was last seen exiting the garage. A responding deputy observed a male matching the suspect’s description attempting to enter a home next door. The suspect, a 35-year-old man from Novi, was taken into custody after a short struggle. Deputies later discovered that the suspect was staying with a girlfriend near the victim’s residence. The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived and transported the suspect to the hospital for treatment of a stab wound and then to the substation to be interviewed. He was later transported to the Oakland County Jail and lodged, pending issuance of charges.

Man arrested after touching boy’s chest at motel

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a motel in the 2500 block of Crooks on an assault complaint at 5:48 p.m. Oct. 1. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a 27-year-old man from Shelby Township was accused of touching the chest of an 11-year-old boy. Police said the man “made inappropriate comments” during the incident. The 11-year-old indicated he had never met the 27-year-old and was staying at the motel with his family. The 27-year-old was arrested for criminal sexual conduct, second degree, and declined to make a statement. He was given a $6,000 cash or surety, 10% bond.

Trail map stolen from park

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Thelma Spencer Park for a larceny report at 12:02 p.m. Oct. 2. The park manager told police a large trail map sign was taken sometime over the last few days. Extra patrols of the parks were requested.

Credit card fraud

BIRMINGHAM — A business owner stated recently that in September, a suspect visited the business

and purchased $3,522 worth of scratch-off lottery tickets using multiple credit cards. A few weeks later, the owner was informed by his credit card company that the cards were declined. An investigation was ongoing.

Police escort woman from bar

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 7 at approximately 8 p.m., officers were dispatched to 117 Willits St regarding a report of customer trouble. The suspect, a 30-year-old woman from Romulus, had been at the establishment for several hours with friends. The suspect was heavily intoxicated and was cut off by bar staff. The suspect angrily threw a glass behind the bar, near the employees, and she was escorted out of the bar. Witnesses were able to confirm that while being escorted, the suspect was yelling obscenities at employees. Upon being escorted from the bar, the suspect contacted police regarding the incident. An investigation was ongoing.

Halloween yard decorations stabbed

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 7 at approximately 1 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Glenhurst Drive regarding a property damage report. The victims stated that an inflatable Halloween decoration had been damaged. Upon investigation, the officer was able to identify marks on the decoration indicating that it had been stabbed or cut. An investigation was ongoing.

Business window damaged

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a business in the 800 block of East Nine Mile Road was damaged around 5:07 a.m. Oct. 14. Two suspects in dark hoodies drove a white Ram pickup truck up to the business, Green Pharm, and damaged the glass windows in what may have been an attempt to gain entry. However, the suspects did not get inside, and nothing was taken. Police were investigating.

Movie screen damaged at Emagine

NOVI — Novi police were called to Emagine for three lacerations near the base of the movie screen in theater No. 3 on Oct. 18. The damage totaled $15,000, according to the report. The manager said a woman complained of an issue with the screen and left. He then went back and

found the lacerations to the screen. According to the report, two of the lacerations were quite large and estimated to be 4 feet and 5 feet in length. The third was smaller at a foot to 2 feet in length, according to the report. The manager said he was able to view closed circuit TV footage and was able to determine who was responsible, but he did not have a clear image of the suspect’s face. The footage shows that the suspect bought a ticket believed to be for the 1 p.m showing of “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” The suspect then went straight to theater No. 3. The first two lacerations were not visible to the camera, but he can be seen touching the left side of the screen. He then headed to the right side of the screen and went off camera. The suspect then reenters the frame and proceeds to make a smaller laceration to the left side of the screen before exiting, police said. The suspect exited the theater at 12:18 p.m. The footage shows the suspect wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the hood up. The footage also shows the suspect wearing a facial mask that covered his facial features, according to the report. At the time of the report, no suspect information could be developed due to the facial covering and hooded sweatshirt.

Man arrested for carrying large knife

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to a call about a man carrying a large knife in the parking lot of the 26000 block of Evergreen Road at 10:46 p.m. Oct. 2. When police arrived, they saw that the suspect had the knife in hand and arrested him at the scene. The blade was 8 to 10 inches.

Resident reports assault

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman reported that a former boyfriend assaulted her with a knife at 8:17 a.m. Oct. 8. The suspect fled the scene after the alleged assault. Officers processed the scene, and detectives were notified. The investigation was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges.

Man charged with assault with a dangerous weapon

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a grocery store in the 4000 block of Telegraph Road at approximately 5:20 p.m. Oct. 5 on a report that a man had pulled a gun and pointed it at another customer. Officers arrived and immediately located the sus-

pect, Isaiah Anthony Ware, 45, exiting the store. Ware was ordered to the ground and was taken into custody, and a Glock pistol was found in his waistband. Witnesses told officers that they saw Ware with a pistol by his side and heard him say, “I’m about to murder you” and “You better get out of here before you get killed. I will kill you.” Ware was arraigned Oct. 6 in 48th District Court and was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. He was issued a $10,000/10% cash bond. Ware posted bond, was released, and awaits court proceeding. An attorney for Ware could not be reached.

Woman charged with driving drunk

TROY — A 32-year-old Ferndale woman was taken into custody following a car accident at 5:41 a.m. Oct. 9 near the intersection of Maple and Rochester roads. The driver refused to roll down her window or open her door when instructed to by police. After several minutes, the driver finally rolled down her window, and officers said they immediately smelled an odor of intoxicants coming from her vehicle. Officers also noted that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy, and her speech was slurred. The driver was asked if she needed medical attention or an ambulance, and she declined. She eventually became combative with officers and was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. During an inventory search of her vehicle, officers located an empty 25-ounce can of beer on the front passenger floorboard. A search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted, and charges were pending the results.

Pair charged with stealing from Kmart site

TROY — Two suspects were arrested after being found trespassing inside the former Kmart headquarters, 3100 W. Big Beaver Road, which is currently being demolished. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. Oct. 1. Officers saw that a portion of the fence surrounding the site had been knocked over. Inside, a 53-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman, both from Flint, were found allegedly trying to steal copper piping from inside the building. The woman also was found carrying a black leather fanny pack containing crystal methamphetamine, two pipes and crack cocaine. The male suspect was charged with one count of breaking and entering a building with intent and one count of possession of burglar’s tools. The female suspect was charged with one count of breaking and entering a building with intent and one count of possession of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic, less than 25 grams.