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‘Fill the Boot’ campaign helps support Muscular Dystrophy Association

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Fire Department recently raised $16,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Stacey Breitlow, the MDA account manager for firefighter partnerships, accepted the check on behalf of the organization Dec. 9. Breitlow said she was amazed by the amount raised by the Fire Department during the oneday “Fill the Boot” event.

“You guys are rock stars,” she said during the presentation. “We are now celebrating 70 years in our partnership with the International Association of Firefighters.

See BOOT on page 18A

Within minutes of being open, it was already being used. Librarian Ethan Cronkite, who coordinated the Library of Things alongside librarian Jen Hassell, said the first items rented out were video game consoles. Giant Connect 4 is among the many entertaining games available to rent from the Library of Things.

Photo by Liz Carnegie

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Cardholders at the Baldwin Public Library can now rent out tools, electronics and more in their new Library of Things. Located between the Adult Reference Desk and the Idea Lab, the Library of Things recently

became available to the community.

See LIBRARY on page 22A

Bloomfield Hills High School alumnus completes Great World Race

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In just seven days, Bloomfield Hills High School alumnus Merrick Chernett ran seven marathons in seven continents. At the age of 18, Chernett is the youngest person to complete the Great World Race.

What is the Great World Race?

The Great World Race provides the challenge of running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

The series of races, held Nov. 14-20, kicked off in Wolf’s Fang, Antarctica. He then traveled to Cape Town in Africa, Perth in Australia, Istanbul in Asia, Istanbul in Europe, Cartagena in South America and Miami in North America to compete in the remainder of the races.

The race is organized by Ice Cap Adventures Ltd. and partners with experts from the race venues in each continent. This year, there were 60 runners from all over the world including those from Canada, Ireland, Australia and Italy.

The commitment

To complete a feat such as the Great World Race, rigorous training is necessary. Chernett was running 100 miles a week to prepare, reaching the point of running 20 miles a day for six consecutive days.

In order to travel from continent to continent, the racers all rode together on the Rolling

Local police remind residents about e-commerce exchange safety

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWN-

SHIP — December is a popular time of year for gift giving, which many turn to e-commerce options such as Facebook Marketplace.

To accommodate this trend in online shopping, local police departments have designated parking spots for e-commerce exchanges. While these spaces are not new, they continue to be a helpful resource in the community for residents to

See SAFETY on page 17A

Merrick Chernett is the youngest person to compete in the Great World Race.

Photo provided by Merrick Chernett

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Bloomfield Township offers a safe exchange zone that is monitored by 24-hour video surveillance.

Race

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Stones’ old tour plane. Racers ate meals on the plane in between races, and for Chernett, he spent some of his time in between races on schoolwork.

Chernett is now a student at the University of Michigan. He is a freshman studying business at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

While some of his work was excused during the two weeks he was away from school for the race, not every professor gave him the time off. After the Istanbul, Asia, marathon and before the South America marathon, he was up all night finishing an assignment from a professor who required him to do classwork while he was away.

Throughout the Great World Race, runners endured extreme temperatures and weather conditions as they ran around the world. All in one week, Chernett experienced frostbite on his lips from running in Antarctica, stress fractures in his feet and heatstroke.

Chernett said he was continuously inspired by his fellow runners in the race, who came from all over the world. He said he looked up to the dedication of Greg Gerardy, a 53-year-old battling cancer and asthma, and Sean Swarner, a two-time cancer survivor and the first cancer survivor to summit Mount Everest.

“The coolest thing I saw was, honestly, just meeting some of the other people in the race and hearing their stories and what they’ve been through,” Chernett said.

The experience

Throughout the seven races, Chernett’s times naturally varied. His fastest time was in Istanbul in Europe, where he ran the marathon in 4

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One of the stops in the Great World Race is Antarctica, where Chernett endured frostbite on his lip. Photo provided by Merrick Chernett

hours, 4 minutes. However, that doesn’t mean the race was easy.

Various factors led to the race being delayed by a couple hours. During the race, it was cold and pouring rain. Chernett said it was his fourth race, and he didn’t feel his best, but he found the will within himself to embrace the conditions and power through them.

“It was cold, it was wet, but I was smiling and I loved every moment of it. It really pushed me forward to go even harder,” Chernett said.

The most challenging race for Chernett was the sixth race, in South America. It was 90 degrees outside with high humidity and zero shade. He said the extreme heat created worse running conditions than the extreme cold he experienced in Antarctica.

Chernett said that even though it was the race he was the freshest for, the Antarctica race took a lot of energy out of him. In addition to the extreme cold temperatures, the sun in Antarctica is very strong, and runners had to run through snow, which Chernett compared to running in sand. Surprisingly, he said everyone was

sweating during the Antarctica race when the sun was hitting them. They were in so much gear that even a temperature as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit felt hot. However, the gear was much needed in the areas where they were not in direct sunlight.

A BHHS alumnus

Chernett was in the graduating class of 2024 at Bloomfield Hills High School. While he was in high school, he was on the tennis team and was involved with student leadership.

Instructional coach and English teacher Krista Laliberte taught him throughout his entire high school experience in student leadership and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition.

Laliberte remembers him to be always very positive and dedicated in everything that he did. She recalls a time in class when Chernett was reading a David Goggins memoir that he seemed to show a lot of interest in.

“I hope that Merrick can be the person that comes back and tells his story so kids go on and do amazing, great things, just like the people that inspired him,” Laliberte said.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

TRAVEL SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH THESE TIPS

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Holidays bring joy and laughter to many gatherings, but it’s important to arrive safely by reducing risky driving behaviors and planning ahead.

Michigan State Police Public Information Officer Section Commander Michael Shaw said during the holidays, troopers look for “risky driving behaviors.”

“Those are the same behaviors we see constantly when people are driving around metro Detroit,” Shaw said. “That’s excessive speed, following too closely, driving impaired and also driving while distracted.”

These behaviors and crashes are seen all throughout the year. Shaw said inclement weather conditions with snow or rain makes these behaviors stand out.

“There’s a lot of people going to parties and things like that so maybe they won’t have a plan in place to get themselves back home and end up driving impaired when they shouldn’t,” Shaw said.

Shaw recommends residents have a plan in place before going to a gathering. This could be designating a driver, using ride share services such as Uber or Lyft, or other things. Designated drivers should honor their duties and not consume alcohol during parties.

Experts anticipate that a record high number of people will be traveling this holiday season.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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“Trying to figure something out like that after you’re already intoxicated is pretty tough,” Shaw said.

Adrienne Woodland, public relations program consultant for AAA - The Auto Club Group, said the company is forecasting around 3.8 million Michigan residents are going to travel 50 miles or more away from home this holiday season.

“That’s actually a record and that’s about 98,000 more travelers than the previous record high which was set last year,” Woodland said.

She said it’s going to be busy on roadways, at airports and at other transit terminals.

AAA is also expecting a new air travel record this holiday season as well. Woodland said they’re expecting nationally 7.9 million Americans to take at least one domestic flight.

She said those planning to fly should plan ahead by checking in online and confirming the flight’s status.

“You want to arrive to the airport a minimum of two to three hours before your scheduled departure time and we also suggest

(to) those that are flying that you pack your medications and an extra change of clothes in your carry-on bag just in case your flight is canceled or delayed,” Woodland said.

Around 3.4 million Michigan residents will take a road trip this holiday season, Woodland said. Nationally, they’re expecting that around 107 million Americans will be driving to their destinations. Woodland recommends drivers follow the posted speed limits and drive only when alert.

“Driving only on four to five hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08,” Woodland said.

She went on to say it is best to drive at times when normally awake, avoiding overnight drives and any intoxicants, and that drivers should take breaks every two hours.

“And you want to use these breaks to maybe switch drivers if possible or park at a safe location and maybe nap for about 20 to 30 minutes to recharge,” Woodland said.

Shaw recommends drivers stop every hour to stretch, grab a coffee, use the restroom and other things.

“Just to kind of keep your mind focused on the road for the rest of your trip,” Shaw said.

The last tip Woodland would give drivers is to slow down and move over for road-

side workers and others stopped on the side of the road. Woodland said a roadside worker is killed every other week in the United States.

“When you see an emergency responder on the side of the road assisting a stranded driver, you want to reduce your speed. If possible, you want to change lanes to give those crews more room to do their job safely,” Woodland said.

Shaw said the MSP responds to around 10 to 20 crashes a day on Michigan roads.

“If you add weather to it and people don’t heed our advice about those risky driving behaviors, that will naturally cause an up-

tick in crashes,” Shaw said.

Shaw said getting snow tires wouldn’t hurt and that tire performance depends on the manufacturer.

“A lot of vehicles have all weather tires on them now, so it’s often good to just take a look at your owner’s manual and see what they suggest,” Shaw said.

Fines for driving under the influence or crashing a vehicle are up to the courts, Shaw said.

“Know that along with those fines if you have to hire an attorney, (it’s) at least $10,000 just for the attorney costs,” Shaw said.

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11A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • DECEMBER 18, 2024

CRANBROOK INVITES COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE THE SOLSTICE

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Celebrate the shortest day of the year with Cranbrook. The Winter Solstice event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Cranbrook Institute of Science and from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cranbrook Art Museum.

The fee for nonmember admission is $10. Members are free, but preregistration is required. Admission gives access to Winter Solstice activities at Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Art Museum.

There will be a lantern-lit parade, a lantern making workshop, stargazing and Christmas carols among other crafts and performances.

For more information on Cranbrook’s Winter Solstice event, visit science. cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events.

MUSIC AND MINGLE

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Senior Services invites you to “Music and Mingle.” The event will feature the Bloomfield Hills High School Orchestra performing classical music with a sprinkle of holiday songs. The event will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road in Bloomfield Hills. The event is free for township residents and $2 for nonresidents. To register, call (248) 723-3500.

Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham rank in national happiness study

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/BIRMINGHAM — Credit card guide website CardRates conducted a study that surveyed people living in the most expensive areas throughout the United States. By surveying 3,000 people, CardRates compiled a list of the 150 happiest cities among America’s most expensive places to live. The goal was to find out what cities were worth their high-end cost. Bloomfield Hills came out on top of the Michigan rankings. Nationally, it was ranked 89th. Taking second place in Michigan was Grosse Pointe Shores, which came in 100th nationally, and third was Birmingham, which was ranked 115th nationally. The top city nationally was Palm Beach, Florida. To see more information on the survey and the full list of rankings, visit cardrates.com/studies/where-high-costof-living-is-worth-it.

LAST YARD WASTE COLLECTION DEC. 20 IN BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Yard waste season concludes the week of Dec. 16, with Friday, Dec. 20, as the last day. This includes leaves, brush and branches. Yard waste collection will resume in March.

PARK

BIRMINGHAM — On Sunday, Dec. 29, Chabad Jewish Center of Bloomfield Hills’ Annual Birmingham Menorah Lighting and Celebration will take place at 4:30 p.m. in Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St., in Birmingham. During this Hanukkah celebration, the community will light a 12-foot menorah. The event will also include live music, food and family fun. For more information, visit bhchabad.org.

Township offices, senior center closed Dec. 24-25, Jan. 1 for holidays

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township offices and the senior center will be closed on the following days this holiday season: Tuesday, Dec. 24; Wednesday, Dec. 25; and Wednesday, Jan. 1. All other days in December will observe normal business hours, which are 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday for township offices and 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for the senior center. Emergency services for the township will not be affected and will be available 24/7.

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CRIME WATCH

Shopper arrested for stealing $600 in merchandise from Target

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police responded to Target, 2400 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud Dec. 1.

Target loss prevention staff said they watched a female suspect conceal merchandise in her purse and a tote from the store and stopped her as she was attempting to leave with the unpaid merchandise.

When officers arrived on the scene, loss prevention told them that the suspect had stolen 41 items including various home goods and makeup totaling nearly $600. The suspect was placed under arrest for second-degree retail fraud.

Sixteen bottles of perfume stolen from Ulta

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police responded to Ulta Beauty, 2161 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud Nov. 29.

The manager stated that at 7:37 p.m. three female suspects walked into the store, took multiple boxes of perfume off the shelves and placed them into a Burlington store bag.

All three suspects, who were described as women in their mid-20s, exited the store without paying for the merchandise and possibly got into a dark-colored SUV, according to police. Sixteen bottles of perfume, valued at $1,804, were reportedly stolen.

The case was turned over to the Bloomfield Township Investigations unit and is currently under investigation. Anyone with information should call Bloomfield Township police at (248) 433-7755.

Wallet, cash stolen from unlocked car

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a larceny from an automobile in the Glens of Bloomfield Apartment complex Dec. 2.

According to police, the victim reported that at approximately 6 p.m. Dec. 1 he put his wallet into the center console of his white 2018 Chevrolet Malibu so he wouldn’t forget it when he went to work the next morning. When the victim returned to his vehicle the next morning, he discovered his center console was open and his wallet was missing, police said.

Multiple identification cards, credit/ debit cards and $12.25 cash were reportedly stolen, along with a black wallet. The victim is unsure if he locked his car, police said. There were no signs of forced entry. Police are investigating.

Leaf vacuum stolen

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to the 2000 block of Emerson for a larceny from grounds report Dec. 3.

The victim reportedly stated he left his Billy Goat leaf vacuum in his front yard when he went to his backyard to dispose of leaves and later discovered it had been stolen.

The Billy Goat leaf vacuum is valued at $1,400. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should call Bloomfield Township police at (248) 433-7755.

Items stolen from pet supply store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a Dec. 5 retail fraud incident at Pet Supplies Plus, 2057 S. Telegraph.

The manager reported that on Dec. 4, a male suspect and a female suspect entered the store and stole grooming/bandage supplies totaling $43.92. Both suspects appeared to be 20-30 years of age, according to reports.

Police are investigating. Anyone with information should call Bloomfield Township police at (248) 433-7755.

Rash of car break-ins reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 7, the Bloomfield Township Police Department took eight reports of larceny from automobiles. In each case, one or more unknown suspects reportedly entered an unlocked vehicle looking for items of value.

Police continue to encourage residents to lock their cars and remove valuables from inside.

Man arrested with 3-count warrant

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 2, the Bloomfield Township Police Department said it took James Dean Chaffin, 25, into custody for a three-count misdemeanor warrant from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to police, he was wanted for larceny by conversion, using a computer to commit a crime, and malicious use of a telecommunication service. The warrant was issued on Oct. 21, 2024, police said.

Chaffin was reportedly arraigned Dec. 3 in front of 48th District Court Judge D’Agostini and received a $50,000 cash surety bond.

Three unlocked cars stolen

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Dec. 7, the Bloomfield Township Police Department took three reports of stolen cars. In each case, one or more unknown suspects reportedly entered an unlocked vehicle that had the keys inside and drove it away.

Police continue to encourage residents to lock their cars and not to leave car keys inside.

Suspect shoves security officer

BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 3 at approximately 1 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department front desk for a report of assault.

The reported victim, a 41-year-old female from Ferndale, stated that on Nov. 27, while working as a security officer at a nearby hotel, she informed the suspect, an unknown male at the hotel bar, to leave an employee-only area, and he complied without incident.

However, shortly afterward, the suspect,

unprovoked, allegedly shoved the victim and was subsequently escorted out of the business. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes later, while the victim was standing in the hotel vestibule with her back to the front door, the same suspect allegedly shoved her again while attempting to reenter the business. An investigation is ongoing.

Clinton Township woman arrested for intoxicated driving

BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 7 at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of southbound Woodward Avenue and Redding Road to investigate several reports of a possible intoxicated driver.

Officers said they saw tire tracks in the grass along the north side of Redding, which led to a vehicle with heavy front-end tire damage stopped in the 800 block of Redding. Officers noted signs of alcohol intoxication in the driver, a 23-year-old Clinton Township woman, and conducted field sobriety evaluations.

The driver was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident.

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CRIME WATCH

Resident reports stolen items from vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11 a.m. Dec. 9, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Radnor for a report of larceny. The victim, a 67-year-old male resident, reported that several items were stolen from his vehicle overnight.

There were no witnesses, and no signs of forced entry were observed. The investigation is ongoing.

Bag reported missing from vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — On Dec. 9 at approximately 10 a.m., officers met with a 44-year-old female resident and her husband in the Birmingham Police Department lobby for a report of larceny.

The woman reported that on Dec. 8 at approximately 1 a.m., her home security system at the 400 block of Bryn Mawr alerted her to movement in the driveway.

Witnesses observed an unidentified male suspect entering her vehicle. A bag containing credit cards, medication, and a key fob for the vehicle was reported stolen. The investigation is ongoing.

Stolen vehicle flees police

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 3:30 a.m. Dec. 9 on Maple Road near Radnor, officers attempted to stop a vehicle just reported as stolen by the Bloomfield Township Police Department and a second vehicle following it.

The two vehicles reportedly fled eastbound on Maple and turned south on Southfield Road, continuing past 14 Mile Road, where Beverly Hills police officers took over. Birmingham officers determined that one of the vehicles was registered to a resident in the 200 block of South Glenhurst.

The residents, a 51-year-old man and 43-year-old woman, reportedly confirmed that their vehicle was missing from their driveway, where it had been parked with the key fob inside. There were no signs of forced entry or broken glass. An investigation is ongoing.

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Nowthere’shopefor hormonalhealthrecovery formenandwomen

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now offers to others at RenewMyWellness in downtown Birmingham.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now ofers to others at Renew My Wellness located in Birmingham.

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

“Afer sufering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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Dr. Wadle said she founded Renew My Wellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248602-3177. Or visit www.renewmywellness.com.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O.

Season of signings: A list of where local high school football players will call home

SPORTS

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

Early signing day, a three-day period from Dec. 4 to 6, has come and gone for Division I collegiate football players looking to put pen to paper, and many local athletes took advantage of the opportunity.

The national signing period will begin Feb. 5, which is when Division II commits can also begin signing.

Below is a look at local high school football signees/commits (Top 160 according to 247Sports) who either signed, are currently committed, or are still on the recruiting trail.

Rankings according to 247Sports:

4. Avery Gach, Birmingham Groves (****) Position: OL

College commitment: University of Michigan (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-5, 290

Why he chose Michigan: “It was the coaching staff, the campus, the education, and the location of how close it is from my house. It’s an O-line-type program, and I like the culture that they have there.”

Goal for freshman year: “I want to play. That’s a good goal.”

An integral part of Birmingham Groves’ undefeated regular season and state playoff run, Gach, a first team all-state honoree this

year, was a force to be reckoned with on both sides of the line this season.

His physicality showcased itself when he’d bull-rush the interior offensive line and make a play in the backfield, or when Groves’ running backs would run right behind him because they knew he was going to create space for them.

He’s as hard-nosed as they come, and he’ll fit right in with the Maize and Blue’s longstanding history of fielding elite-level talent in the trenches.

Gach will be an early enrollee for the Wolverines and plans to travel with the team for its ReliaQuest Bowl matchup against the University of Alabama Dec. 31 in Tampa, Florida.

7. Charles White, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

(****)

Position: LB

College commitment: Michigan State University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-3, 202

A state champion and just getting his four-star bump on 247Sports on Dec. 3, White is as high up on cloud nine as a player can be.

An anchor for the Eaglets’ defensive unit, White is a gifted athlete in not just football but track and wrestling as well, earning all-state honors in both sports.

His combination of speed and physicality makes him an extremely valuable asset on the defense.

He will be joined by a few of his St. Mary’s teammates on the trip to East Lan-

sing as White and company hope to turn the Spartans’ woes around.

White led St. Mary’s with 113 total tackles this season while adding five tackles for a loss and an interception.

12. Di’Mari Malone, Macomb Dakota (***)

Position: LB

College commitment: Michigan State University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-2, 220

Malone did just about everything Dakota needed him to do, anchoring the linebacking core while also catching passes and getting a few carries in as well.

Malone, a first team all-state honoree

See SIGNINGS on page 20A

ABOVE: Birmingham Groves senior Avery Gach attempts to tackle Orchard Lake St. Mary’s senior Bryson Williams. LEFT: Noah Sanders stands during a matchup against Orchard Lake St. Mary’s this season.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Safety

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take advantage of to protect themselves during exchanges from e-commerce sites.

Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Craigslist are all examples of e-commerce sites that connect sellers and buyers, who often meet in person to make the exchange. Since these transactions begin online, these exchanges can be dangerous situations for some.

To make residents feel safer during these exchanges, the Birmingham Police Department has a designated Internet Purchase Exchange Location in the parking lot on the south side of City Hall at 151 Martin St. This area is under video surveillance.

If you need to make an exchange after dark, this parking lot is well lit. However, it is recommended that all exchanges be made during daylight hours.

“It just gives them a space that is safe, that is right next to the Police Department, under video surveillance to pursue that transaction,” Birmingham police Chief Scott

Grewe said.

The Bloomfield Township Police Department, 4200 Telegraph Road, in Bloomfield Township, has eight spots designated for exchanges. These are often used to exchange items purchased online, but they are also used to exchange children from caregiver to caregiver.

Bloomfield Township Police Department Community Relations Officer Heather Glowacz said this is a popular resource that has been around for several years. These parking spots provide a neutral space that is monitored by cameras for safety.

“We encourage everybody to go there, from exchanging their children to doing any Facebook Marketplace exchanges or anything like that,” Glowacz said.

Grewe advises everyone buying off Facebook Marketplace to check out the buyer’s profile to discern if their sale is legitimate.

The Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Department does not have any formal spots; however, exchanging in any police station parking lot is often considered safer than meeting up at private residences.

Birmingham’s internet purchase exchange location is a safe place for e-commerce exchanges.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

SYNOPSIS

SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ON DECEMBER 10, 2024

Board meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Supervisor Mooney Chaired the Meeting.

Following members were Present: Borowski, Chalifoux, Clark, Fayz, Mooney, Ross.

Absent: Harryvan

Board approved Agenda, as amended.

Board approved, October 8, 2024 regular Board meeting minutes.

Board approved resolution to appoint a Representative and Alternate to Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority Board of Trustees.

Board approved resolution appointing James Delaney to Board of Review.

Board approved resolution appointing Phil Mueller as alternate to the Board of Review.

Board approved appointing John Ross, Board of Trustees member, to the Planning Commission Ex-Offcio position.

Board approved to hold a Public Hearing for the fscal year 2025-2026 Township Budget on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Board approved October General Fund expenditures in the amount of $56,795.52.

Board approved November General Fund expenditures in the amount of $88,074.71.

Eileen Harryvan

Southfeld Township Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 12/18/2024

Spotlight on business...

“Individually Resourceful And Jointly Outstanding.”

Meet e Market Group: Joanne Carter, Becca Chapman, Emily Day, Angie Dobbins, and Kathleen Jardine.

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For 2024, we are looking at over $10.5 million raised for MDA, here in Michigan.”

“Fill the Boot” invites firefighters and their family members to volunteer to collect donations from residents at various locations, including parking lots and high-traffic intersections.

Lt. Chris Hull, president of the Bloomfield Township Fire Department Charities, said approaching people for donations right before Thanksgiving seemed to “be the perfect time.”

“They are feeling grateful and giving,” he said in a statement.

Funds donated to the MDA help support research, along with their summer camp

program. Young individuals — ages 8 to 17 with neuromuscular disease — have the opportunity to attend overnight camps around the U.S. at no cost to their families.

Michigan’s camp is held at Camp Cavell in Lexington. There are also six MDA Care Centers in the state and over 9,000 individuals currently living with neuromuscular disease.

Hull spoke about the importance of raising funds for individuals living with muscular dystrophy and their families.

“We get to see the fruits of our labor. We stay connected with these kids and we see how the money we raise can make a serious impact,” he said in a statement.

To learn more about the research and resources, and to donate to the MDA, visit www.mda.org.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

ese savvy, tenacious women are highly experienced real estate professionals who o er their clients an exclusive suite of combined services. “We met years ago, while we were all working for the same, small brokerage in town. We formed an immediate bond. Not only did our personalities all mesh perfectly but we all approached our business with the same keen focus on integrity, hustle, and impeccable service.” says Kathleen Jardine.

Each woman brings a speci c skill set to the table. With backgrounds ranging from banking and construction to home staging/design and organization, e Market Group truly o ers clients a full-service real estate experience. ey are multi-generational agents. “If your child is buying their rst house, we can align them with a lender, help guide them with their nances and get them where they want to go. If downsizing is the goal, we have a team to guide them through the entire process,” says Emily Day.

“We are lifelong relationship builders,” Joanne Carter stated. “We are truly onestop shopping when it comes to our client’s real estate needs. We see you all the way, from your rst phone call to after you close. We don’t go away when we close. “ ey are clients for life. We wouldn’t have it any other way”, added Becca Chapman.

“Real estate sales usually slow during the fall and winter, but it is a great time to put your house on the market. Metro Detroit is a high relocation area, it all goes back to supply and demand “says Angie Dobbins. “I have personally been relocated many times; it gives an added perspective”.

As part of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, e Market Group is backed by one of the nation’s most innovative real estate brands and their results are unmatched. With this brokerage, e Market Group o ers a best-inclass marketing and cutting-edge technologies that give their clients a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

To connect with e Market Group: Carter, Chapman, Day, Dobbins and Jardine, visit atproperties.com/detroit.

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Left to right, Bloomfield Township Firefighter/Paramedic Alec Fowler, Bloomfield Township Fire Department Administration Assistant Kelly Lagarde, Bloomfield Township Fire Lt. Chris Hull, Muscular Dystrophy Association Account Manager Stacey Breitlow, and Bloomfield Township Fire Capt. Mike Sova pose with a $16,000 check raised at a recent “Fill the Boot” event. Photo provided by the Bloomfield Township Fire Department

Reporters: Mary Genson | (586) 498-1095 | mgenson@candgnews.com Mary Beth Almond | (586) 498-1060 | malmond@candgnews.com

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Classifieds: For ad rates (586) 498-8100 For retail ad rates: Pam Tassoni | (248) 821-6210 | ptassoni@candgnews.com Karen Bozimowski | (586) 498-1032 | kboz@candgnews.com Legals and Obits: (586) 498-1099

CORRECTION:

Automotive Advertising: Louise Millar | (586) 498-1054 | lmillar@candgnews.com Real Estate Advertising: Paula Kaspor | (586) 498-1055 | pkaspor@candgnews.com

The story “When shopping at home, be alert for grinches trying to steal gifts and info” in the Dec. 11 issue should have stated that the St. Clair Shores police detective lieutenant’s last name is Brueckman.

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Signings

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this season, has a natural nose for the ball and will be a great addition to a Spartans defense that is in desperate need of help, especially at the linebacker spot.

His fellow Cougars teammate Justin Bell will also be making the trip to East Lansing as well.

Malone tallied 53 total tackles and 11 tackles for a loss while adding 10 total touchdowns and 651 total yards offensively.

14. Bryson Williams, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (***)

Position: ATH

College commitment: Michigan State University (COMMITTED)

Height/Weight: 6-2, 200

Williams put on a show-stopping performance this season, helping the Eaglets bring home the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state championship with 13 rushes for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the state finals.

With the kind of month he had in November, it wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone if Williams earned an extra star and was named Mr. Football in the state of Michigan.

Williams’ speed and athleticism made him a threat whether he was lined up as a wideout or as a running back, and he can hurt you either way.

The future Spartan tallied over 1,300 all-purpose yards and had 21 touchdowns this season.

No matter where he’s at on the field, fans should be happy as long as he’s wearing the Green and White.

15. Kamren Flowers, West Bloomfield (***)

Position: WR

College commitment: University of Toledo (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 5-11, 170

The nickname “Ferrari” is a dead giveaway for the kind of player Flowers is on the field.

If you blink, he’s already past you – he’s got that kind of speed, which is a big reason why he’s an all-state honoree in track.

Whether it’s on jet sweeps, lined up in the slot, or on the outside, Flowers will find any way he can to make an impact on the offensive side.

He’s known for his elite-level speed because that’s the first thing you see as a viewer, but his ability to make the aggressive catches makes him a complete wide receiver.

17. Danilo Guberinich, Detroit Catholic Central (***)

Position: OL

College commitment: Texas Tech University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-5, 300

It’s been kind of a crazy month for Guberinich, who decommitted from Western Michigan University the first week of November, but it’s paid off for him.

Guberinich, a first team all-state honoree this season, then received offers from Purdue, Vanderbilt, and finally Texas Tech University, whom he committed to on Nov. 21.

Guberinich is a big-time offensive lineman who will make his college quarterback very happy when he’s on the line, but he was a force as well this season defensively for the Shamrocks, tallying 37 total tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, and three sacks.

20. Justin Bell, Macomb Dakota (***)

Position: OL

College commitment: Michigan State University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-8, 295

Bell seems to garner attention when he steps on the field just from his size alone, but then it’s all eyes on him after a few snaps.

Bell and Malone both signed Dec. 4 and plan to enroll early at Michigan State University.

His location on his X social media account being set to “Pancake City” should tell you enough about what he brings onto the field, and he delivers game in and game out.

The Cougars relied heavily on the run game this season, and it made the lives of their running backs much easier with Bell, an all-Region honoree this season, on the offensive line.

21. Jayden Savoury, Orchard Lake

St Mary’s (***)

Position: TE

College commitment: Michigan State University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-6, 225

Another St. Mary’s state champion made the list.

Birmingham Groves’ fans got to know a little bit about Savoury when he made a remarkable one-handed grab in the Eaglets’ state semifinals win.

Savoury has a quick release off the line and great hands, but what makes him the complete package as a tight end is his run blocking ability.

The positive side to St. Mary’s being such a run-heavy offense is that Savoury gets

plenty of chances to show what he can do at the line, and he imposed his will on opposing defensive ends and linebackers all season long.

22. Desmond Straughton, Roseville (***)

Position: S

College commitment: University of Illinois (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-0, 195

He’s set to play safety in college, but the Fighting Illini should probably find a way to get him the ball on offense as well.

One of the more explosive ball carriers in the state, Straughton paced the Roseville offense night in and night out, earning Macomb Area Conference MVP and first team all-state honors this season.

Defensively, he’s a safety who displays speed and physicality, which he should have no problem continuing at the college level.

27. Deshaun Lanier, Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (***) Position: WR

College commitment: Bowling Green State University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 5-11, 165

On why he chose BGSU: “Me and my receivers’ coach, coach (Erik) Campbell, we connected very well. He also played at Michigan with one of my cousins. I know him a little closer than others would say, so I really saw our connection and the way he’s developed his receivers throughout the years. I knew it was a good fit for me.”

Goal for freshman year: “I want to be able to get started in the rotation and maybe get freshman of the year in the MAC (MidAmerican Conference). Right now, it’s just about getting faster and bigger before the first game so I can go out and compete with the best.”

A do-it-all kind of player for Chippewa Valley, Lanier is a big-time wideout who always finds a way to get open for his quarterback.

He possesses great speed and hands, but what separates him, literally and figuratively, is his route running ability.

Lanier, an all-Region honoree this season, runs extremely crisp routes, which combined with his hand-eye coordination make him a very strong wideout.

29. Cade Wilhelmi, Detroit Country Day (***)

Position: OL

College commitment: University of Toledo (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-5, 285

On why he chose Toledo: “They were kind of like my later offers, but they were very consistent with reaching out and asking how I’m doing. I got up on campus two or three times before I committed, and when I was on my official visit, and just taking away the coaching aspect of it, being around those guys is when I knew. I told my mom the first night that I was committing here. I know for a fact I’m committing here.”

Goal for freshman year: “Obviously the goal is to get on the field, but if I’m being realistic we are deep in the O-line room. Honestly I’m just focused on improving my speed, weight, and strength to become the best offensive lineman I can be.”

Another player who has already put pen to paper, Wilhelmi signed Dec. 5 to play college football at the University of Toledo.

Wilhelmi, also a star first baseman for the Yellowjackets and first team all-state honoree this season in football, will likely be blocking for someone else on this list very soon.

Toledo just keeps on nabbing recruits from the state of Michigan.

31. Spencer Beckeman, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (***)

Position: OL

College commitment: Western Michigan University (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-6, 300

Why he chose Western Michigan: “It really felt like family. I feel like I can be developed there. They have Rimington award finalists and the second-highest rated player in the nation on Pro Football Focus at offensive line.”

Goal for freshman year: “One goal I plan on checking off is really finding my place in the program. I hope to have my body physically ready to play at this next level.”

A first team all-Region selection this season, Beckeman had a fantastic season for the Cougars, who were able to reach the state playoffs.

Beckeman, an all-Region honoree, is a physical lineman who will have no problem adjusting to football at the college level given his size and physicality.

34. Noah Sanders, Birmingham Groves (***)

Position: RB

College commitment: University of Toledo (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 5-11, 170

The improvement from his junior to

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senior year was immeasurable, and that says a lot because he was a great running back his junior year.

Tallying 1,100 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns this season, Sanders did everything he could to help the Falcons reach the state semifinals.

Once they got there, Sanders was untouchable, rushing for 183 yards and three touchdowns against the eventual Division 2 state champions in Orchard Lake St. Mary’s.

Defenses would see Sanders lined up to take the snap in wildcat formation and they still couldn’t stop him.

He’s got elite-level speed with a level of physicality you wouldn’t expect from seeing him at first, but he’s never afraid to lower the shoulder or stiff-arm an opponent to the ground.

35. Jay Gardenhire, West Bloomfield (***)

Position: OL

College commitment: University of Colorado (SIGNED)

Height/Weight: 6-8, 350

You would’ve thought Gardenhire was an all-Pro lineman the way other Oakland Activities Association players looked at him when he stood up during the conference’s media day.

One of the bigger offensive linemen you’ll see in the state, Gardenhire will help usher in the next era of Colorado football.

39. Dalton Drogosh, Warren De La Salle Collegiate (***)

Position: LB

College commitment: Saginaw Valley State University (COMMITTED)

Height/Weight: 6-0, 210

Why he chose SVSU: “When I went there for the first time, it really felt like home. The coaches and players made me feel like I was part of their family already.”

Goal for freshman year: “I want to learn as much as I can and develop as a player and a man.”

A very recent addition to the Saginaw Valley State recruiting class, Drogosh was unstoppable on both ends of the field this season for De La Salle.

Drogosh, a first team all-state honoree, was a tackling machine on the defense side while also playing wideout for the Pilots, hauling in a 41-yard touchdown catch and run in the regional finals.

Drogosh is a physical tackler who can go sideline to sideline in efforts to chase down a ball carrier.

Drogosh has the kind of ability that could make him an immediate plug-andplay guy if Saginaw Valley State needed him to be.

44. Jaden Pydyn, Detroit Catholic Central (***)

Position: ATH

College commitment: Army (SIGNED) Height/Weight: 6-1, 200

For what he brought to the Shamrocks this season, it’s hard to not crown him as Mr. Football.

Whoever receives the award is obviously deserving of it, but Pydyn’s 1,319 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns to go along with 57 total tackles and three interceptions helped lead the Shamrocks to an undefeated regular season and the state semifinals, where they lost to the eventual Division 1 state champions in Detroit Cass Tech.

Pydyn, a first team all-state honoree, is a hard-nosed running back who embraces contact and can play all over the field defensively.

The way Army utilizes the run game,

especially now that they’re surging as a program, it will be fun to watch Pydyn play at the next level.

Other local signings/commitments:

54. Brendon Rice, North Farmington DL –Bowling Green State University (SIGNED)

65. Eric Slater, Roseville WR – Howard University (SIGNED)

68. Bryce Hurley, Utica Eisenhower RB –Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

81. Jordan Simes, Roseville QB – Ferris State University (COMMITTED)

106. Chris Little, Birmingham Groves CB – Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

107. Michael Chude, Roseville EDGE –Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

111. Jacob Hoffman, Warren De La Salle Collegiate OL – Colgate University (SIGNED)

121. Jaielen Peacock, Troy WR – Saginaw Valley State University (COMMITTED)

123. Jacob Tur, Warren De La Salle Collegiate DL – Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

129. Noah Oury, Troy QB – Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

137. Michael Dziadula, Utica Eisenhower OL – Ferris State University (COMMITTED)

139. Noah Hart, Grosse Pointe South CB – Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

140. Elizah Jolly, Roseville EDGE – Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

141. Lucas Tic, Troy OL – Grand Valley State University (COMMITTED)

153. Brady Hamby, Macomb Dakota LB –Ferris State University (COMMITTED)

157. Shawn Jones, Roseville OL – Northwood University (COMMITTED) Still on the recruiting trail: 16. Antonio Johnson, Orchard Lake St.

Mary’s OL – Offers from Illinois, Michigan State, Maryland, Penn State, West Virginia, Boston College, etc.

41. Elisha Durham, West Bloomfield WR – Offers from Wisconsin, Toledo, Western Michigan, Marshall, Akron, Ball State, Central Michigan, Bowling Green, etc.

74. Sante Gasperoni, Warren De La Salle Collegiate QB – Offers from Wayne State, Grand Valley State, Ferris State, Colgate.

84. Jaiden Allos, West Bloomfield ATH – Offers from Wayne State, Kent State, Davenport.

96. Isaiah Jones, Warren De La Salle Collegiate DB – Offers from Saginaw Valley State, Grand Valley State, Ferris State, Ashland University.

99. Beau Jackson, West Bloomfield QB –Offers from Colorado, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Ferris State, Miami (OH)

101. Santino Cicarella, Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett WR – Offers from Dartmouth, Davenport, Wayne State, Ferris State.

104. Josh Tate, West Bloomfield RB –Offers from Eastern Kentucky, Marshall, Toledo.

136. Conner Temple, Utica Eisenhower WR – Offers from Grand Valley State.

142. Axel Newell, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s QB – Offers from Toledo, Cornell.

149. Chase Dawkins, Detroit Country Day RB – Offers from Hope, Wayne State.

151. Jaden Mills, Ferndale ATH – Offers from Grand Valley State, Davenport, Wayne State, Central State.

156. Darryl Carter, Detroit Country Day ATH – Offers from Davenport, Hope.

Library

For years, the library has had popular video games available for people to check out. However, Cronkite said they often had people express that they wish they could rent out a game, but they do not own any hardware to do so.

“We thought a good kind of idea to kind of launch the Library of Things and familiarize people with the idea would be to have things like that available to help people enjoy our existing collections,” Cronkite said.

The community can now rent out the library’s Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo consoles, in addition to renting games to play. Cronkite said they have proven to be very popular so far.

Other electronics that the library is renting out are record players. The library has a large collection of vinyl records, which people who did not previously own a record player could not listen to at home. Now, they can rent out a record player to take home along with a record from their favorite artist.

While it is not the ideal time of year for these items, the Library of Things also has several outdoor games. Among the games are

cornhole and giant Jenga. Cronkite said they envision people renting these out for family reunions, birthday parties or any other outdoor event.

One of the more unique offerings in the Library of Things is the memory kits for seniors. These include activities for seniors to exercise their memory.

“The whole goal for the Library of Things is to offer things that you might want to just use once or twice, either because it’s something you don’t want to store in your house or you just need it for a specific project,” Library Director Rebekah Craft said.

Just like the library’s books, these items are free to rent out with a library card. Anyone checking out an item from the Library of Things is required to sign a waiver in case anything gets damaged or lost.

The Library of Things is made up of new items that the library purchased to be included in it. Craft said these items were purchased with money that was set aside in their budget and trust funds.

In addition to the Library of Things, people can also rent toys from the library’s extensive toy collection of about 200 different toys in the youth room. This option could be useful to a grandparent whose grandchildren are coming into town, or if a

parent wants their child to try out a toy before they buy it.

While not necessarily part of the Library of Things, the library also offers an “internet to-go kit,” which comes with a Chromebook and a hot spot.

Learn more about the Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, and its Library of Things by visiting baldwinlib.org or by calling (248) 647-1700. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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The Baldwin Public Library’s Library of Things now has a record player available for members to use to listen to the library’s extensive collection of vinyl records.

Photo by Liz Carnegie

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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DEC. 18

Bloomfield Community Television open house: Learn about mission of BCTV and how it serves community, plus go behind the scenes and meet staff and producers, 3:30p.m., 4190 Dublin Road in Bloomfield Township, bloomfieldtwp.org/cable/upcoming-events

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30 p.m., free but donations accepted, (833) 262-2200, wellnessprograms@ageways.org, tinyurl.com/ageways workshops

DEC. 21

Winter Solstice Celebration: Includes crafts and activities focusing on light and dark, hear medieval Christmas carols and wassails, gaze into night sky with observatory telescope, try seasonal snacks and specialty drinks, and more, 1-7 p.m. at Cranbrook Institute of Science and 1-5 p.m. at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, also create lantern for evening parade at 6 p.m., science.cranbrook.edu

DEC. 29

Menorah lighting: Presented by Chabad Jewish Center of Bloomfield Hills, also includes festive music

and treats, 4:30 p.m., Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, info@bhchabad.org, (248) 949-6210

ONGOING

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheons at 10:30 a.m. most Fridays, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP for lunches by previous Mondays, seniormensclub@gmail.com, www.seniormensclub birmingham.com

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Speakers and luncheons at 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 3037339 two weeks prior to each event, www.thebirming hammetropolitanwomensclub.weebly.com

‘The Science of Archimedes’: Traveling exhibition celebrating Greek scientist and mathematician, on display noon-4 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays until June 1, 2025, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

Deck the Halls with Ologies!: Exhibits and interactive workshops focus on entomology, microbiology, paleontology, geology, anthropology, biology, cosmology,

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

zoology and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (noon-3 p.m. Sundays) Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 2-5, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

Second Saturday Sales: Monthly shopping for books, DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Monthly meetups: Find clubs for books, movies and fiber arts (meets bimonthly), Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 6425800, btpl.org

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

‘The E(Xmas)ist’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 22, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com

Wild Lights: Millions of lights,500-plus displays, interactive wishing tree, seasonal drinks, food and treats, warming stations with live entertainment, and

more, select dates and times until Jan. 5, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, dzoo.org/ wildlights

Santa photos: 10 a.m.-7:55 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5:55 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 23, Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, www. thesomersetcollection.com

Winter Park: Glow tubing, bonfires, animal experiences and more, 4-10 p.m. Fridays, noon-10 p.m. Saturdays and noon-9 p.m. Sundays Jan. 4-Feb. 23, Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Township, (248) 341-6475, bowersfarm@ bloomfield.org, schoolfarm.org/winter-activities

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 31, then new hours in 2025, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., therinkatroyaloak.com

Health workshops: For ovarian cancer support, diabetes prevention, nutrition education and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

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

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Women quarrel outside Police Department

NOVI — Two women got into a physical confrontation outside the Novi Police Department after they both came to bail out the same man at 11:45 p.m.

Nov. 21. According to a police report, a cadet notified two police officers of the situation and the women were separated when officers came outside. One officer spoke with one of the women inside the Police Department lobby while the other officer spoke with a woman by her car. Following the interviews, police said, both women were arrested for assault and battery and later released with a citation.

Car batteries stolen

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report of a breaking and entering and larceny from a building from Uncle Ed’s Oil, located at 1995 S. Telegraph Road, Nov. 21.

The store manager reported that when he arrived at work on Nov. 20, he noticed one of the windowpanes on the garage door was missing. On Nov. 21, the store manager was checking their inventory and discovered that three car batteries had been stolen.

The batteries are valued at $902.84. Police were investigating.

Hunting equipment stolen from trunk BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report of a larceny from an automobile Nov. 26.

On Nov. 23, at approximately 10 a.m., the victim stated he parked his 2015 Chrysler 200 outside of a residence on the 300 block of Concord Place and did not lock it. The victim had just finished hunting and stored his hunting rifle, knife and padlocks in the trunk of the vehicle.

On Nov. 24, at approximately 4 p.m., the victim discovered all his hunting equipment in the trunk had been stolen. The stolen items are valued at $1,610.

The case was turned over to the Bloomfield Township police investigations unit and was under investigation.

Commerce Township man strikes Birmingham resident

BIRMINGHAM — On Nov. 28, at approximately 1 a.m., officers on foot patrol near the 200 block of South Old Woodward heard an altercation nearby. Upon approaching the scene, they spoke with the victim, a 64-year-old male resident.

According to police, the victim explained that a man was walking backward on the sidewalk. To avoid a collision, the victim extended his arms, which

During the confrontation, a 24-year-old male suspect from Commerce Township allegedly struck the victim in the stomach. The suspect was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct, police said.

Witnesses report seeing man steal neighbor’s package

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department’s front desk for a report of a larceny at approximately 11 a.m. Nov. 27.

The victim, a 40-year-old male resident, reported that a package had been stolen from his front porch. He stated that the day before, around noon, he was notified that his package had been delivered, but it was stolen shortly afterward.

Witnesses reported seeing the suspect, an unknown male, approach the victim’s front porch and steal his package, as well as a neighbor’s package. An investigation was ongoing.

Fraud reported

FARMINGTON — At approximately 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15, officers were dispatched to the 34000 block of Oakland Street for a reported fraud.

Officers met with a 76-year-old man who reported being the victim of fraudulent charges on his credit card over the past 10 years.

The charges total approximately $8,000, according to the report.

The reporting party requested a police report that he could provide to his insurance company, but was not seeking to press charges.

No suspects were reported, and the case was closed by responding officers.

Clothing stolen from residence

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 7:20 a.m. and 6:40 p.m. Dec. 3, an unknown person entered the complainant’s residence near West Thirteen Mile Road and Edgar Avenue and stole clothing.

Bike stolen from inside entrance to CVS

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 12:25 and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 4, an unknown person stole an unlocked bicycle from the store vestibule at the CVS Pharmacy at 30900 Woodward Ave.

Truck theft attempted

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, an unknown suspect attempted to steal a Ford F-150 pickup truck while it was parked at a home on Melville Avenue between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Dec. 2.

driver near the vehicle and damage to the steering column indicating an attempt to steal it. The victim’s Milwaukee cordless drill was also missing. Police were investigating.

Stolen vehicle recovered

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, Hazel Park officers were on patrol at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 30 when they found a black Hyundai at the Tri-County Commerce Center, 1400 E. 10 Mile Road, with a towel covering the driver’s side rear window. Upon further inspection, officers noted the ignition was damaged and there was no license plate on the vehicle.

A computer check showed it was reported stolen out of Detroit on Nov. 27. Investigations were ongoing.

Political sign taken

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a resident of Madison Heights stole a political sign from the front yard of a 52-year-old Madison Heights resident in the 800 block of West Gardenia Avenue around noon Nov. 28. The suspect was located via surveillance video and issued a citation.

Mirror broken

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown man was observed breaking a mirror off a vehicle in a parking lot in the 32000 block of Stephenson Highway around 11:05 p.m. Nov. 29. The victim is a 78-year-old resident of Warren. Police were investigating.

Man allegedly attempts bank fraud

BERKLEY — A 44-year-old Oak Park man was arrested for identity theft, fraud and possession of cocaine at 4:50 p.m. Nov. 27 in the 28000 block of Woodward Avenue.

According to the report, police were called to Credit Union One for a potential fraud. Authorities were told the suspect was attempting to withdraw money from a member’s account. Bank personnel were able to coerce the suspect into the bank to complete the transaction.

Officers entered the bank and asked the man for an identification, to which he presented a fraudulent Michigan driver’s license. When the man was told that the bank had informed the officers that he was attempting to take money out of an account that wasn’t his, he offered to surrender to police. Another bank in Detroit informed police that the suspect had attempted the same fraudulent activity there as well, trying to withdraw $8,000.

The suspect’s vehicle was impounded and,

that had a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine on it.

Intoxicated man arrested for disrupting condo residents ROCHESTER — Officers were dispatched to a condominium building on a report of a male subject being disruptive and banging on doors at approximately 11:55 p.m. Dec. 2. Officers arrived on scene and reportedly observed the suspect inside the building stumbling around. The officers also observed the subject kick the elevator doors multiple times, police said. The officers were able to gain access to the building and placed the subject under arrest. A preliminary breath test resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.17%, police said. The subject was reportedly lodged until sober and released.

California lotto tickets, prescription drugs stolen SOUTHFIELD — A vehicle owner reportedly had her vehicle broken into between 9 p.m. Nov. 30 and 3:50 p.m. Dec. 2 while it was located at 21794 W. Eight Mile Road. The following items were reportedly taken from the vehicle: prescription

Suspect

Multiple

Museum hosts candlelight walking tours Dec. 19

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm is hosting hourlong candlelight walking tours from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 19. Spread across the museum grounds, guests will visit historical vignettes, observe historic campfire cooking, listen to a cappella Christmas carols, and explore the decorated 1840s Van Hoosen Farmhouse. Dress for the weather, as stations are both inside and outside. Tickets cost $8 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. To register, visit rochesterhills.org/musprograms. The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre roads.

CRANBROOK WELCOMES NEW FELLOWS

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Academy of Art recently announced the third and fourth classes of the Gilbert Fellows program. Each year, selected students receive full-tuition

commitment to support artists, architects, and designers of color,” Interim Academy Director Chris Whittey said in a press release.

“Now in its fourth year, this program has increased the diverse makeup of the student body on campus, and the fellows have brought engaging perspectives into each departmental studio. Their voices are critically important as we navigate the future cultural landscape, and we look forward to watching them make a profound and lasting impact on culture.”

Prospective candidates for the Cranbrook Academy of Art Gilbert Fellows program can apply now for the 2025-2026 academic year at cranbrookart.edu/admissions/howto-apply.

Biographies of the fellows and more information on the program can be found at cranbrookart.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholar ships-fellowships/gilbert-fellows.

Student scores perfectly on M-STEP

“It makes me feel awesome in the way I know I will be successful,” he said in a press release. “I know that I will be good in life.”

Fourth grade teacher Nichole Gorski sees Andrian’s hard work in the classroom.

“M-STEP is a very difficult assessment and Andrian is always willing to stretch his brain to the highest heights,” Gorski said. “I believe that this outstanding achievement is only one of many to come for him.”

Judson Center gala raises more than $500,000

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Judson Center, a human services agency based in Farmington Hills, raised more than $500,000 at its “A Night to Embrace” centennial gala on Nov.

“This

Photo provided by Cranbrook Academy of Art

emcees

was presented by PNC Bank and chaired by Michael Bickers, who is the

president

regional president for PNC Bank in Detroit and southeast Michigan.

more information about the Judson Center, visit judsoncenter.org.

Photo provided by Utica Community Schools