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PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT MOVES TO COUNCIL DECISION BY MIKE KOURY

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BERKLEY — The Berkley Planning Commission last month gave a recommendation of approval for a multiple-family development across several properties in the city. At its Oct. 24 meeting, the commission voted 4-2 to recommend a project proposed by Designhaus Architecture at 2465, 2475, 2468 and 2476 Columbia Road and 2475 Cambridge Road for a multifamily development. The proposed project from Designhaus, on behalf of WJ Ventures, would see 57 multifamily units built on the site that encompasses the area on “the east side of Coolidge, south of Cambridge and north and south of Columbia.” Wayne Wudyka, a developer with Designhaus, highlighted their investment in the area, such as its ownership of Huntington Cleaners & Shirt Laundry, Camelot Cleaners and their headquarters on Coolidge Highway near this proposed development. “I think we share your vision in sustainable, thoughtful development in the area and, frankly, this development has a pretty big impact on the properties we own directly to the west, north and south of the project,” he said.

The address 2475 Columbia Road is one of the locations proposed for a multifamily development in Berkley.

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Ferndale Public Schools superintendent to resign at end of year The Woodward Talk went to press before the Nov. 7 election. Visit www.candgnews.com and look to the next issue for results.

FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools announced that Superintendent Bobbie Hayes Goodrum will be stepping down at the end of the year. In a letter to the community on Oct.

20, Board of Education President Sandra Dukhie stated that Goodrum made the “difficult decision” to resign as superintendent. Her last day will be on Dec. 31. “We want to express our gratitude to Dr. Goodrum for her service to the district and wish her well,” Dukhie stated. Goodrum was hired as superinten-

dent last year. She previously worked for Farmington Public Schools. Goodrum could not be reached by press time for comment on her decision to resign. Dukhie said the Board of Education is “actively engaged” in working on See GOODRUM on page 18A

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I-75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard now has a high-occupancy lane during morning and evening rush hour on weekdays. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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LEFT: Roxann Kesterson will be at Jingle & Mingle to sell “love tokens,” seen here, which she carves. RIGHT: The second annual Jingle & Mingle will be held Nov. 18-19 and feature the Ferndale Underground Holiday Market, located on the lower level of The dot parking structure, where vendors will sell a variety of items including Roxann Kesterson’s “love tokens.” Kesterson can carve a requested image, such as a pet’s picture, into a coin.

Jingle & Mingle comes back for year 2 with holiday market BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — Ferndale’s holiday shopping event, Jingle & Mingle, will be returning this month for its second annual event. Jingle & Mingle will take place Nov. 18-19 at 211 W. Troy St., near Allen Road, and in The dot parking structure. It will feature a holiday market, live entertainment and a nonperishable food drive. The event was held for the first time last year. With eyes on expanding Jingle & Mingle, the Ferndale Underground Holiday Market was introduced for year two, said the city’s director of special events, Michael Lary.

“The idea was always to eventually grow into having a market, but I’m a believer that you first test the wheels before you buy them and just to see what kind of response you get,” he said. Lary said the holiday market will be located on the lower level of The dot to help keep patrons out of the weather if it gets harsh like last year. “Whether it turns out to be a nice day or a crappy day, it won’t matter because we’ll still have nothing to worry about when it comes to the weather, so you can still come out and browse and shop not only at the market, but also in downtown Ferndale,” he said. The food drive will benefit the ReSee MARKET on page 13A

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, high-occupancy 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 reliSee I-75 on page 6A

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

ABOVE: Tiffany LeDonne-Smith, a business program advisor at Oakland University, speaks at a Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Program event May 2. Photo provided by Oakland University

RIGHT: An enrollment specialist engages with a student at Walsh College.

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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 See WOMEN on page 12A

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According to Wudyka, there is a demand for rental properties, especially in Berkley, as he stated that very little land used for housing in the city is occupied by multifamily developments. Wudyka said the master plan that was adopted by Berkley in 2021 addressed “the need for alternative housing in the area to help support the city’s vision and future success.” “The master plan vision really calls for future land use that creates a vibrant business community, preservation of the neighborhoods and fosters the city’s values,” he said. “Our property sits right in the middle of the gateway district ... and the gateway district calls for housing and calls for a more vibrant business community to support the businesses on that portion of Coolidge. We know that we have a very high quality design, we have a beautiful project. “What’s interesting in Berkley, the city’s calling for more development, more housing and, of the 1,656 acres that Berkley comprises, there’s only 6.6 acres available for — free acres available — for development today,” he continued. “So with that in mind, it cre-

ates quite a conflict with the plan because what was required then is someone has to assemble a disproportionate piece of property together to create a big enough piece to create a development that’s not only buildable, (but) affordable, profitable and sustainable. We’ve done exactly that with our project.” The project has had pushback from some residents in the area. Frank Buzolits presented a list of more than 565 signatures of residents who voiced their opposition to the development. Buzolits previously had voiced his objection for the project at the commission meeting in September, where he stated his concerns about traffic with the number of businesses nearby and the possible new tenants. He also stated, as his main concern, that he didn’t feel he would want to raise a child with the number of vehicles coming in and out of the area. “The light pollution, the noise pollution, the car pollution, I just don’t think it’s safe, not to mention the amount of outages that we’ve had on these streets over the past few months have been, I think, outrageous, and the amount of pressure it’s going to put on power supply or electrical grid. … That’s a main concern of mine,” he said. Regarding concerns with parking, the developer was comfortable with the parking

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The proposed project in Berkley would see houses torn down to build 57 multifamily units. layout and number of spaces provided at the site for residents and guests, along with the additional parking available on Coolidge. Some members of the Planning Commission expressed an interest in a contingency plan that would trigger and bring the issue back to the city if parking became an issue. “I feel comfortable with the amount of parking that’s there,” Planning Chair Lisa Kempner said. A contingency plan was not a part of the approval. Permit parking also was brought up as

an option, but Community Development Director Kristen Kapelanski said the city had just completed a parking study and determined that permit parking would not be something that Berkley was interested in at this time. The project now will go before the City Council for approval at a future meeting. Though the agenda has not been announced, the next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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ability. 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 highoccupancy 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 between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.” Morosi added that research indicates the lane should reduce traffic and accident rates. “It also should improve capacity, which will reduce traffic and travel times,” said Morosi. “During the study phase, we did extensive crash history studies, and the majority of the incidents on this stretch in terms of crashes occurred during dry condi-

tions, and the majority were rear-end collisions, which indicated a capacity problem. In other words, we had too much traffic for only three lanes in each direction. When we looked at other ways to improve safety, the HOV lane we saw in other states, an HOV lane encouraged carpooling during high travel times, which improves capacity issues and cars driving too close to each other.” Motorcycles, transit buses, first responders and emergency vehicles are exempt from occupant requirements. Lt. Mike Shaw, the public information officer for the Michigan State Police, wants drivers to know that this shouldn’t adversely affect anyone’s commute, and he thinks drivers simply need to be aware of the new rules. “People can be stopped as of this week,” he said Oct. 27. “We will be patrolling as we always do. … We’ve never had a high-occupancy lane, so if we have one, it’s obviously going to mean at least somewhat of an uptick in violations. … Just pay attention and mind the signs and other notifications.” That portion of I-75 is patrolled both by the Michigan State Police and some of the municipalities it runs through. Sgt. Ben Hancock of the Troy Police Department said in an email that “during

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peak hours of 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m., only vehicles with two or more occupants can use the lane. In addition, motorcycles, buses and emergency 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. “The whole I-75 reconstruction project was about $1 billion, and these (highoccupancy lane) costs were part of that project,” said Morosi. “It rebuilt over 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, modernized interchanges at Big Beaver, 14 Mile Road, 12 Mile Road, and constructed a new braid ramp with I-696, and built a 4-mile-long drainage tunnel.” He added that some other portions of the refurbishment project were put in place to complement the high-occupancy lanes. “We rehabilitated a carpool lot at the Adams Road exit route near the top of the changed portion of I-75. There are two new lots at 12 Mile Road, near the I-75 interchange there,” said Morosi.

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Morosi said drivers simply need to become acquainted with the new rules and that the rules are clearly marked for people to see prior to entering each end of the designated 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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CHANU-CON! RETURNS

OAK PARK — Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park will hold its eighth annual Chanu-Con! Chanukah festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at 14601 Lincoln St. Admission is free and the event is open to the public. According to a news release, Chanu-Con! will feature kosher food options, live music, a variety of children’s activities, vendors selling Chanukah and holiday gifts, a 50/50 raffle and an Israeli art gallery sale. “For our eighth annual event, we will have an activity table for children — though adults are welcome to take part as well — in support of Israel. We are also pleased to have the Safrai Art Gallery of Jerusalem artwork sale returning. We have more than 1,000 pieces of artwork, and 50% of all proceeds from sales directly benefit Congregation Beth Shalom,” Beth Rodgers, event coordinator, said in a news release. “We’re thrilled to see Chanu-Con! enter its eighth year and look forward to welcoming visitors, both new and returning, to share the afternoon with us!” Rodgers said. Other activities include kids yoga, a bounce house, story time with the Oak Park Library and local authors, bookmark making and face painting. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page at bit.ly/chanucon2023 or call Congregation Beth Shalom at (248) 547-7970.

JOLLY PUMPKIN TURNS INTO BANDIT TAVERN & HIDEAWAY

ROYAL OAK — The Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant and Taphouse has closed down in Royal Oak, but the business has rebranded as something new. In an Oct. 29 Facebook post, the Jolly Pumpkin, located at 419 S. Main St., announced it would be shutting down. “Our hearts are heavy with a mix of gratitude, nostalgia, a touch of sadness and even excitement as we bid farewell to Jolly Pumpkin on Main & Fifth,” the posting stated. “Thank you to the loyal Royal Oak community and every guest who supported Jolly Pumpkin for over five years, but it’s time for us to bid ado and start a new chapter on this historic corner.” However, the business stated it would be unveiling a new business, Bandit Tavern & Hideaway, on Nov. 3. “Bandit will take the neighborhood restaurant and bar to the next level as we bring southern hospitality to Royal Oak,” the posting stated. “Our food and beverage menus draw inspiration from southern-style cooking with a few nods to our favorite dishes from past partners that were also housed in this building.”

BERKLEY — A Berkley marijuana dispensary that is scheduled to open next spring is asking locals to submit a name as part of a contest. The dispensary from Seven Point, to be located at 28557 Woodward Ave., is asking participants for up to 10 name submissions. Participants must be 21 years or older and a current resident of Michigan. The person with the winning name will win a prize of 1 pound of dried marijuana flower dispersed over the period of 12 months, two 1-gram vapes per month, two packs of edibles per month and $250 in accessories. For more information, visit sevenpoint.org/nameberkley.html

Cafe closes after 15 years

FERNDALE — The Hilton Road Cafe, located at 3150 Hilton Road in Ferndale, has closed its doors after 15 years. According to a Facebook post, the decision was made to shut down the cafe due to the rising costs of food and amid the declining health of its owners. The cafe’s last day was Oct. 23. “We tried the best we could to give you all our love for this community through our food. We wanted HRC to be your local diner and for everyone to feel at home with that home cooking feeling. We believe we accomplished that,” stated a letter from owners Steve and Effie Lambros. “We couldn’t have gone this long serving the wonderful community of Fabulous Ferndale. Without our loyal employees, and our loyal customers who also became part of our family. WE THANK ALL OF YOU from the bottom of our hearts. Without you, there was no Hilton Road Cafe,” the letter continued.

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METRO DETROIT — Lighting not only affects the ambiance of a home; it also affects the people inside. “It is incredible how that can affect your mood, you can create a mood, and really, really good lighting can actually make people feel more attractive,” said Caroline Kerfoot, art director and creative team manager at Regina Andrew Design in Wyandotte. According to Kerfoot, lighting with warmer tones, which appear more yellow, can make people feel much happier than early morning light, which can appear more blue, and overhead tube lighting in an office, which can appear more green and blue. “It’s pretty cool. I’ve learned so much from working at Regina Andrew about lighting and it’s just like sort of subconscious effects, and I think that it’s really important going into winter where we’re inside so much and you don’t get as much daylight. So you want to make your space as comfortable as possible as well as your guests coming over on the holidays,” said Kerfoot. “I can even tell you firsthand that incorporating cool lighting that you love, that gives off the right amount of light and creates that ambiance that makes your (dayto-day) living comfortable — it just makes such a big difference.” Michelle Pergeau-Dudgeon, program coordinator for the associate in applied science in interior design at Oakland Community College, has over a decade of experience in the field of lighting, including working in multiple lighting showrooms, and is certified with the American Lighting Association as a lighting specialist. “I began in (lighting) because I have a bachelor’s in interior design and I found that lighting was so powerful of an impact that I started pursuing the showrooms

to work in residential lighting,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. “If a room isn’t properly lit, all the other (design) decisions that you made won’t come into fruition.” She said that if you spend a lot of time selecting the colors for your rooms and then don’t have good bright lighting at night, the color is going to appear darker than what you had anticipated. She said this can cause a room to feel dark and gloomy, especially if the color is originally part of a darker palette. Lighting can also help to make a space feel larger. To make a space feel larger, you can illuminate a surface, such as a wall or ceiling. According to Pergeau-Dudgeon, homeowners should have a series of plans for their home lighting, including room measurements and ceiling heights. She said to also notate architectural features such as windows and cabinetry, which can impact not only what you want to light, but also how you have to light the space. Kerfoot said the best way to provide effective lighting in a home is with layered lighting. “Layered lighting uses multiple light sources to create the look and light quality you want in a room,” said Kerfoot. This includes general or ambient, task, and accent lighting, as well as natural light. Ambient lighting is the primary lighting source, which is spread evenly throughout each room and often creates the mood. Task lighting provides focused light for specific activities in each room, such as a study lamp, vanity light or a light over the kitchen stove. Accent lighting draws attention to a particular object, such as a painting, sculpture, plant or bookcase. “I’m sure you’ve walked into a room and the light just, like, blasts and it’s really bright and it’s kind of uncomfortable-feeling. That’s not what you want in your

TOP: A chandelier brings artistic charm, as well as lighting, into a home. ABOVE: Layered lighting is incorporated into this bathroom design. Natural, ambient and accent lighting are offered in the room. Photos provided by Regina Andrew Design

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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, LeDonneSmith 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 LeDonne-Smith. 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 LeDonne-Smith. “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 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 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 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 womenowned 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 op-

portunities 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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naissance Vineyard Food Pantry. Even with the bad weather last year, Lary highlighted how people still came to support and donate almost four pallets of food. “That was the first and primary motivation to even begin this event, is how to help those in need during the holiday season,” he said. “It serves more than one purpose, and that is that you create an event because this is the time of year where things kind of slow down because we don’t have any more festivals, summer festivals. So how do you still try to draw business to downtown to support downtown businesses, the restaurants and into bars and retailers and service providers? So this is our way of trying to do that to remind people that downtown Ferndale is still here.” More than 65 vendors will attend Jingle & Mingle to sell clothing, jewelry and other holiday gifts. Roxann Kesterson, with Carved Coins LLC, will be selling her custom coin art at the market. According to Kesterson, her work is based on a tradition that dates back to the Civil War where “soldiers would spend months making one coin for one per-

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home. So, by layering soft lighting and by being very strategic, that’s how you can create, like, a whole mood when people come over or just for yourself throughout the winter and spring (when there is less daylight),” Kerfoot said. Pergeau-Dudgeon said it is important to know what temperature on the Kelvin scale you want your lightbulbs. The Kelvin scale measures how warm or cold the bulb appears. An orange color is generally around 2,500-2,700 on the Kelvin scale. A light source that is whiter is around a 3,000 to 3,500 Kelvin temperature. Sometimes people want to simulate true daylight, which a bulb that is 5,000 Kelvin is supposed to do, but the color temperature when you look at it is really blueish and not usually favored in the residential setting, she said. “You want to pay attention to creating a well-balanced lighting plan and noticing the color temperature of the lights that you would prefer and keeping it consistent throughout the house,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. “You don’t want one lamp on one side

of the room to be this 2,700 Kelvin and then you go over to the other side and it’s 5,000 Kelvin, so one looks blue and one looks orange.” Well-designed lighting blends in naturally with the room design. “In my opinion, the best lighting plans are the ones where you never even think about the lighting. It’s just there,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. Pergeau-Dudgeon said research shows that having a well-lit home is beneficial in preventing or coping with seasonal affective disorder. She said that many light fixtures now have settings to change the color of the LED bulbs according to the time of day. This is called tunable lighting, and PergeauDudgeon said it was a big deal at the ALA conference this year. She said that warm lighting helps to stimulate happier moods and conversations. She said another thing to consider is circadian rhythm. She said that, after 10 p.m., she has it on her phone that the light goes down to around 1,800 Kelvin, because you don’t want to be exposed to blue light sources, which are 3,000 and upward on the Kelvin scale, after around that time. People working at night would want to make sure they stay on an internal human clock and

are only exposed to red light at night. “I think that having a softer light source in your home and creating a more comfortable space is immediately going to put you at ease, and so when you’re comfortable, you’re going to be a lot less stressed out,” said Kerfoot. “I think that stress is a pretty big factor in mental health. I’m not a psychologist or a psychiatrist, but your general comfort level in your living space is super important to your overall stress level and general happiness.” “If you have really bright light sources, pretty much anything can be put on a dimmer, and that can help you with the various occupants, because some people might like it really bright in the room, others may not,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. She said one of the biggest mistakes people make when lighting a room is to not use under-cabinet lighting. She said that it might save money to avoid the undercabinet lighting, but by failing to use it, an expensive backsplash will look dark and unattractive. Pergeau-Dudgeon said good task lighting in the bathroom is “critical.” “You want to make sure that when you have a full bath where you’re doing shaving, makeup, those kinds of hygienic activities,

you want to make sure that you light your face or the occupant’s face from the side. You don’t want to do just a recessed light from above,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. Pergeau-Dudgeon stressed the importance of picking out a fixture that is large enough for the space. She said it is common for people to pick something that is too small. Some lighting showrooms will allow you to bring a fixture home to make sure it fits the space properly, she said. Many fixtures are the focal points of rooms with dramatic and beautiful designs that almost feel “sculptural,” which is what Regina Andrew is known for, Kerfoot said. “It’s like you get two things for one purchase. It’s something beautiful that you can enjoy when the lights are off during the daytime and you can enjoy the daylight, but then once you turn it on in the evening, it just completely changes your space,” Kerfoot said. Pergeau-Dudgeon urges people to go to ALA-certified lighting showrooms. She said that by purchasing products from a lighting showroom, you will get better-quality lighting and have someone to help guide you through the process. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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LEFT: Wild Lights will feature around 500 sculptures at the Detroit Zoo for attendees to take photos with. ABOVE: Millions of LED lights will decorate the Detroit Zoo for Wild Lights, which will run on select days from Nov. 24 through Jan. 7. Photos provided by the Detroit Zoo

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ROYAL OAK — The colorful decorations of Wild Lights will make their way back to the Detroit Zoo later this month. Wild Lights, presented by Strategic Staffing Solutions, will begin Nov. 24 and run through Jan. 7 on select dates at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road. The zoo will feature millions of LED lights adorning its trees and buildings, along with about 500 sculptures. When people walk into the zoo, said Emily O’Hara, senior manager of guest experience design, people will see the return of the Field of Light at the front, which consists of lighted tubes that appear to dance and play along to music. “We are once again having our trail, which we just started activating last year, where guests can go through the forest, and this year it’s all underwater-themed, so they’re going to walk through a light tunnel and then by a sea of kelp and

you’ll turn the corner and see a breaching whale. And that will end at a new interactive underwater wall, where when you walk by it, you kind of trigger phytoplankton and fish swim by and that kind of thing.” O’Hara also highlighted the return of Toy Land that patrons can take photos with and the Wildlife Lodge, where people can warm themselves up and listen to live music. But she noted that what separates Wild Lights from other winter events is the abundance of lights that will shine throughout the zoo. “We have lit animal sculptures throughout the footprint of the trail, and that’s really kind of the key feature that makes it the zoo experience,” she said. Mayor Michael Fournier has spent many years at Wild Lights with his family, as they are members of the zoo. Fournier said the zoo is like an additional park in Royal Oak where people can go to check out the lights or enjoy normal zoo activities. “We’ve enjoyed over the years attending the event with

our kids, and anytime that we can bring people in, especially in the colder months to Royal Oak, a great number of those folks decide that they want to come and patronize nearby businesses, which is always good for keeping the things we love, the businesses we love, vibrant and successful,” he said. This will be the 11th year of Wild Lights, and the best thing about hosting the event, O’Hara said, is that every year is a new experience. “We have some sculptures that folks see and love and you’ll still see them year after year, but we change the footprint and the layout every single year, and we always have new things that we enhance the trail with,” she said. “There’s a lot of nostalgia and kind of those key pieces, and yet you can come every single year and you’re going to experience something completely different at the same time.” There are different ticketing packages for Wild Lights, which can be found at wildlights.detroitzoo.org, along with information on the event. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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

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cia Wright as deputy superintendent while the board works to fill the role permanently. According to the newsletter, Hibbler has more than 15 years of experience in education, including 10 as a school administrator, and Wright has 20 years of experience in various administrative leadership positions. “Classroom learning remains our first priority; and we thank all of our teachers, building administrators, and staff members who continue to provide the highest-quality education every day,” Dukhie stated. “We also thank all of our school families for your support and trust as we guide our school district through the next stage of growth and improvement.” Beyond the statements in the newsletter, district officials declined to comment more on Goodrum’s resignation and the search process. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Joy to the World: Christmas concert by a cappella choral group Twelfth Night Singers, 3 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, (248) 544-4631, twelfthnightsingers.com

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‘The Great American Trailer Park Musical’: Performed by Stagecrafters, 8 p.m. Nov. 9-11 and 16-18, and Nov. 12 and 19, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org Gaming: RPG group (meets every first and third Thursdays of month) and board game club (second Thursday) for middle schoolers, 6 p.m., also tabletop RPG group (monthly) for adults, 1-4 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, ferndalemi. gov/departments/parks-recreation, facebook.com/ FerndaleParksandRec, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503

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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.