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DECEMBER 20, 2023 • Vol. 42, No. 27

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Madison Heights announces service award winners

During the 20th annual Project Blue Light ceremony at St. Justin’s Church in Hazel Park Dec. 5, the lights were turned off, taps was played, and audience members held red and blue lights, honoring police officers and firefighters who have died. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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The Jarbo brothers own Amori’s Market, 26122 John R Road. Joe Jarbo began working there fresh out of Lamphere High School in 1986, and acquired the store with his brother, Rafid, in 1998. Upon becoming owners, they immediately set about making improvements to the building. About 10 years later, they also acquired the building across the street, which they transformed into We All Scream for Ice Cream. Earlier this summer, they sold that business to a friend, who turned it into Frosty Scoop. Mayor Roslyn Grafstein said that the Jarbo brothers were honored with the award not only because of the reputation Amori’s Market has as an inviting place, but also because of the efforts Joe and Rafid have made to improve Madison Heights. Joe said that he and his brother are deeply humbled by the award See WINNERS on page 10A

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HAZEL PARK — Police and firefighters face many perils, and there is no guarantee they will return home at the end of the shift. That’s why, amid the cold darkness of winter nights, residents are asked to place a blue or red light in their window as a show of support. The initiative has come to be known as Project Blue Light. Each December, it starts with a solemn ceremony at St. Justin’s Church in Hazel Park, where current and retired first responders gather with family and friends to pay respects to those who fell in the line of duty. This year’s event was Dec. 5, the 20th com-

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this year, the city of Madison Heights announced a program recognizing exceptional volunteers with its At Your Service Awards. The 2023 winners were revealed at the Nov. 27 City Council meeting. They include Dianna Lutz, named Volunteer of the Year; Michael and Martha Covert, recipients of the Outstanding Neighbor Award; Kevin and Keleila Wright, with the Madison Heights Spirit Award; and Joe and Rafid Jarbo, with the Business of the Year Award.

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HAZEL PARK — Four people have been arrested in connection with the case of a vehicle that was stolen in Hazel Park and recovered in Detroit. The suspects are Amyreon Lucas, 20, of Highland Park; Brian McGhee, 21, of Detroit; David Mathis, 22, of Detroit; and James Jones, 22, of Detroit. All four were arraigned before Magistrate Erika Morgan in the 43rd District Court on Nov. 29. Each was charged with unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Bail was set at $5,000 cash or surety for Lucas, McGhee and Mathis, with a 10% payment required for release, while Jones had his bond set at $1,000 cash surety, with the same 10% stipulation. At press time, Lucas and McGhee had not been appointed legal counsel, according to court records. Leslie Neil Greenwald, representing Mathis, did not return requests for comment. John Secrest, representing Jones, declined to comment, noting he had just received the case. The vehicle was a white 2020 Chevy Blazer belonging to a 29-year-old Hazel Park woman, reportedly See THIEVES on page 15A

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‘I DON’T KNOW IF HE’S ALIVE’ ISRAELI VISITORS SHARE PLIGHT OF KIDNAPPED FAMILY MEMBERS BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Every time Ella Ben Ami needs advice, she can always count on her dad to share his wisdom. “He’s pretty smart and stable,” she said of her father, Ohad Ben Ami, an accountant who lives in Be’eri, a kibbutz in Israel. “I don’t do nothing without consulting him.” Ella has not been in touch with her dad since Oct. 7 when members of the terrorist group Hamas kidnapped him and other Israeli hostages in a surprise attack that started the latest Israel-Hamas war. “I don’t know if he is alive,” Ella said. Ella, 23, was in Detroit the week of Dec. 4 along with Yair Moses, whose father, Gadi Moses, was taken from his home Oct. 7. Ella and Yair, who speak both Hebrew and English, came to Detroit as part of the civilian initiative Hostages and Missing Families Forum. The group’s mission is to “Bring Them Home Now.” The Hostages and Missing Families Forum was formed

by the abductees’ families less than 24 hours after the October attacks. The forum is volunteer-based and focused on bringing the hostages home to their families. “Hamas attacked Israel in a terrible, cruel way,” Yair, 49, said. “The hell we are living in is terrible.” Ella, with her partner, Raz Rozenberg, 23; and Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, spent one week in Detroit to bring awareness to the plight of the families whose loved ones are missing. According to an online The Times of Israel news report dated Dec. 6, 2023, about 1,200 Israeli citizens were killed and 240 Israeli hostages were taken by Hamas when the conflict erupted. On Dec. 7, Yair and Ella addressed the crowd at Detroit’s annual Menorah in the D lighting at Campus Martius Park, which observed the Jewish holiday Hanukkah. Yair and Ella — who had not met prior to coming to the Motor City — also were guests of honor at the Dec. 6 Detroit Pistons game at Little Caesars Arena. While in Detroit, they See KIDNAPPED on page 6A

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Yair Moses, 49, left, holds a photo of his father, Gadi Moses, 79, who was taken captive with other hostages Oct. 7 from their kibbutz in Israel. Yair and his son, Erez Moses, 16, right, were in Detroit during the week of Dec. 4 to bring awareness to Hostages and Missing Families Forum, a group of volunteers dedicated to bringing the hostages home now.

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Man accused of targeting underage girl may have other victims

Hazel Park man arrested for stalking woman, spray-painting car

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MADISON HEIGHTS — A local man stands accused of sharing and requesting explicit photos with an underage girl, and police believe there may be more victims. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office authorized a fivecount warrant for Barron Dukes, 30, of Madison Heights, on Nov. 17. At press time, Dukes had no attorney on record with the court, and he did not have an arraignment date. The charges include criminal sexual conduct in the first degree (victim under age 13, defendant 17 years or older), a felony punishable by life in prison; child sexually abusive activity, a 20-year felony; possession of child sexually abusive material, a four-year felony; and two counts of using computers to commit a crime, one a 20-year felony and the other a seven-year felony. Authorities say that Dukes contacted a 12-year-old girl using Instagram and Snapchat, and also corresponded with her via text messages. Police say that Dukes sent explicit photos of himself, and also requested explicit photos from the girl. At press time, Dukes was being held in Macomb County Jail for alleged probation violation in an unrelated case. However, the investigation is ongoing, as Madison Heights police believe there may be other victims. The department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying potential victims. Tips can be called in to detectives directly at (248) 837-2737 or through the Madison Heights Police Department at (248) 585-2100. Police also urge parents to pay closer attention to the online

activity of their children. “The best way to protect children while online is to monitor their online activity,” said Detective Lt. David Koehler of the Madison Heights Police Department, via email. Koehler noted that red flags include children who are “secretive and don’t want adults around when online or are only online behind closed doors.” He added, “Parents should also try to Dukes maintain an open communication about online activities and the dangers that are present when online, including the anonymity, and the fact that once something is sent, it can be resent throughout the world in a matter of seconds.” David Soltis, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said that he pushed for the reestablishment of the city’s Special Investigations Unit to root out child predators in the hotels and motels where sex trafficking involving minors was taking place. But the issue goes deeper, he said, and merits further investigation. “Unfortunately, the SIU doesn’t get to the root cause. It tries to stop the bleeding, but it doesn’t prevent the wound. We need to get to the bottom of what causes this behavior,” he said. “Maybe it’s childhood trauma reliving itself, something where treatment can help. I’ve been talking about the issue of maltreatment of children for years, now on my fourth report to council about the problem here in Madison Heights and Michigan, and it feels like we’re not doing enough to find ways to protect children from abuse during their most vulnerable years. We’re so excited about our park amenities, but does that solve the real problems? Sometimes I think our priorities are mixed up.”

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HAZEL PARK — A 65-year-old Hazel Park man is in police custody after reportedly stalking a woman and vandalizing her property. The woman, also 65 and a resident of Hazel Park, had reportedly already received a personal protection order against the man. The suspect, CeWorthington cil Worthington, was arraigned Nov. 29 in the 43rd District Court on charges of aggravated stalking and vandalism. Both charges are felonies punishable by up to five years in prison. Worthington’s bond was set at $10,000 cash, with a posting See WORTHINGTON on page 12A

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MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will be closed for the holidays from Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, reopening at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 2. As for the Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, it will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 23, through Tuesday, Dec. 26, and again from Saturday, Dec. 30, through Tuesday, Jan. 2. For more information, call the Hazel Park library at (248) 546-4095, or the Madison Heights library at (248) 588-7763.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, will hold a pottery workshop to craft a mini succulent garden from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13. All supplies will be provided, including the succulents. Participants will need to heat their clay creations in the oven at home. The program is suitable for ages 6 and older, and costs $5 per person. Preregistration with payment is required. There will be an ASL interpreter at the event. For more information, including registration, call the nature center at (248) 858-0916.

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the sirens.” Yet, the bombings on Oct. 7 “felt different.” “It was 6:30 in the morning,” Ella said. “It was a big amount of missiles. Something was wrong.” She and Rozenberg, who hid in their safe room for 15 hours before being rescued, survived the air strikes. A safe room is a hiding place that provides emergency shelter during raids. They are often an extension of the home and have barricaded entries and thick concrete walls. “We did not make any noises so the terrorists would not know we were there,” Ella said. “(When) I walked out of my home, it looked so different. Everything is burning. We can’t walk (because of ) all the bodies on the (ground).” “It was awful,” Rozenberg said. “It was like a zombie land in the streets, in the roads.” “All the hostages, they were innocent civilians. They didn’t do this. They didn’t have guns to protect themselves. They woke up in the morning to a war,” Ella said. “They want to live in peace and in a good neighborship. I wish the neighborship with Gaza was good, to be a good friend. I don’t have any bad intentions in my body for Gaza.”

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stayed at a local hotel and conducted several interviews with the media. “(The war) is still happening. We must talk to news programs from all over the world. This helps keep us in the headlines,” said Yair, who resides in Gedera, Israel. “This puts pressure on the government and other countries. We need the help of the people to save the families. Anything can help us. Many people are not released yet. Time is running out.” “It’s so important the word spreads,” Ella said. “Any support we can get, we need it.” The war — which has killed civilians in both Israel and the Gaza Strip — has sparked countless debates with one side proPalestine and the other pro-Israel.

‘My family is broken’

Ella and Rozenberg were at home in Be’eri, Israel, Oct. 7 when the violence broke out. Ella’s dad, Ohad Ben Ami, 55, and her mother, Raz Ben Ami, 57, were taken hostage. Raz Ben Ami was released from captivity about a week prior to Ella’s Detroit visit. “She has tumors in her brain and spine. When she was (taken), she didn’t get appropriate medical procedures and treatment,” Ella said. “My dad takes care of my mom. Now, he’s not here to take care of her.” Ella said the minute she was reunited with her mother, she asked, “Where is Dad?” When Ella had the opportunity to visit Detroit, she considered staying home with her mom. But her mom encouraged her to come to the U.S. because, “You have to go bring back Dad.” “My dad is handsome. He has nice eyes. He’s the funniest dad,” said Ella, who also has a sister in Israel. “My family is broken.” The distance between Be’eri and the

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TOP: Ella Ben Ami, of Be’eri, Israel, hasn’t seen or spoken to her dad, Ohad Ben Ami, since he was kidnapped Oct. 7 from his home in Be’eri. His picture is on the shirt that she is wearing as part of the “Bring Them Home Now” campaign. ABOVE: Hostages and Missing Families Forum volunteers are wearing Tshirts, buttons, yellow ribbons and dog tags to bring awareness to the Israeli hostages who have been missing since Oct. 7. Gaza Strip is approximately 9 kilometers, which is about 5.5 miles. “I’m used to conflict,” Ella said. “When I was very young, I know the missles. I know

“A kibbutz is a big community. It’s like a big family. You care about everyone there and know (them) for many, many years,” Yair said. “(People) love living there.” Both of Yair’s parents, who are divorced, were taken from their kibbutz of Nir Oz. His father, Gadi Moses, 79, is still missing. After being held in captivity for several weeks, his mother, Margalit Moses, 77, was set free Nov. 24. “There were a lot of hugs and tears. We were very happy,” Yair said. “We met her. Of course, it was pure joy.” With the relief of her safe return home, there was also grim news: Gadi’s spouse,

Efrat Katz, was killed in the massacre. Her daughter and two granddaughters had been kidnapped but were released. It’s taken some time for Margalit to adjust. “Mom, she’s better,” Yair said. “Finally got some color on her cheeks. There’s still a lot of work for the mental side.” Yair has not been able to sleep well or work since the bloodshed began. “Many people kidnapped, I know personally. You hear bombs all over Israel,” Yair said. “The first two weeks, I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to eat nothing.” During the bombings Oct. 7, Yair was in contact with his dad, who was in the family’s safe room. “Then we started to hear the terrorists. They all went inside,” Yair said. “We couldn’t get any answers from him. We’re trying to do what we can do to get him back.” Family members have not heard from Gadi in over two months. They said he is missed and always in their thoughts. Since he was a young child, Erez has spent a lot of time with his grandfather, who works in farming. “In the last 20 years, he has traveled around the world helping third-world countries to improve their agriculture,” Erez said. “He liked taking me and the grandkids on the tractors and teaching us whatever he can. It’s always interesting. He likes to be with us a lot; we just go and talk.” To keep the awareness going, Yair wears a black T-shirt and baseball cap that both read “Bring Them Home Now.” In honor of the mission, Yair also dons a military-style dog tag around his neck that reads “Bring Them Home Now” in English and Hebrew. He has been growing a beard since Oct. 7 as the family waits for the hostages to be released. For more information on Hostages and Missing Families Forum, visit bringthemho menow.net.

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TOP: The Grinch, played by Madison Heights City Councilman David Soltis, visited the Madison Heights Public Library Dec. 9 for a meet and greet arranged by Madison Heights Youth Assistance. ABOVE: Madison Heights Police Sgt. Jordan Rieck read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” before the Grinch arrived. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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DETROIT — The “Iron D” Trophy is making its way back to Hockeytown as the University of Michigan (8-7-3) and Michigan State University (12-4-2) hockey are slated to face off at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Little Caesars Arena in their annual “Duel in the D” matchup. Michigan, which was ranked No. 14 at press time according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, has brought home the trophy in the last six meetings between the two teams. Michigan State’s last win in the “Duel in the D” came in 2016. This year’s “Duel in the D” will be the 346th all-time meeting between the two programs with Michigan holding the advantage 179-139-24. The “Duel in the D” will be the fourth and final matchup between the two teams on the schedule this season, as MSU will host on Jan. 19 and Michigan will host on Jan. 20 and Feb. 9. While the historic matchups between the programs go back decades upon decades, the “Iron D” Trophy is a relatively new feature of the rivalry. Michigan State, currently ranked No. 7, won the coveted trophy the first year it was up for grabs in 2016, but the Spartans have been unable to retrieve it since. Despite who might come out on top in the matchup, both coaches said the impact that the game makes for both programs is immeasurable. “Having an opportunity to play in the greatest rivalry in college hockey in an NHL building is exciting for our program,” Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale said in a press release. “Michigan State-Michigan brings out the best in both programs, and playing the game in front of 19,000 fans creates an atmosphere that is unmatched. I have great memories of the games we played at Joe Louis Arena when I was a player, and we are appreciative that Little Caesars Arena and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment continues to give us this platform to showcase college hockey in the city of Detroit.” “There’s nothing quite like the environment at Little Caesars Arena when Michigan and Michigan State play for the ‘Iron D’ trophy,” Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato said in a press release. “It marks not only

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but emphasized that they don’t do anything for recognition. “We grew up here in Madison Heights, my brother and I,” Joe said. “We’re both products of the Lamphere Schools and we’re both knee-deep involved in the city, especially here on the south end, even though we were raised on the north end.” Joe currently serves on the boards of both the Madison Heights Community Coalition and the Madison Heights Downtown Development Authority. Some years ago, Rafid helped teach English at John Page Middle School and coach track at Lamphere High School. They have also been involved in the local Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce. “We try to donate as much time as we can,” Joe said. “As far as donations, we try to help anyone who comes through our door. We do love Madison Heights. I think of us as ambassadors for Madison Heights because this is a great, great city that has given us so much back. Our business is our livelihood, but it’s not about the money. It’s about giving back to a city that has given us so much.”

The Spirit Award

Grafstein said that the Spirit Award recognizes individuals or groups that are constantly promoting Madison Heights and often behind efforts to improve the city. Kevin and Keleila Wright were nominated as a team. They are the founders of the nonprofit Madison Heights Citizens United, and currently run the annual Juneteenth Celebration commemorating the date several years after the Civil War when the last slaves in Texas were freed. This year saw the third annual Juneteenth Celebration in Madison Heights. The new tradition started under the Human Relations & Equity Commission, on which

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LEFT: Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein, middle, presents Keleila and Kevin Wright with the Madison Heights Spirit Award Nov. 27. The couple founded Madison Heights Citizens United and organize the annual Juneteenth Celebration. RIGHT: Martha Covert, second from left, and her husband Michael Covert, second from right, received the Outstanding Neighbor Award from Grafstein, middle. Council members Emily Rohrbach, far left, and Quinn Wright, far right, shared the moment. Other award winners included Joe and Rafid Jarbo of Amori’s Market with the Business of the Year Award, and Dianna Lutz as Volunteer of the Year. Kevin served. Last year, it was co-hosted by the HREC and the MHCU, and this year it was run entirely by the MHCU. “Our goal is to promote racial reconciliation,” Kevin said. “We started (MHCU) a few years ago, shortly after the murder of George Floyd. I made a Facebook post saying I was going to stand out by City Hall on 13 Mile holding a sign saying, ‘George Floyd did not need to die,’ and I would also be holding an American flag. My wife and I expected we’d be the only two people out there, but the post got shared and we ended up with about 200 people in a peaceful demonstration. And that was the beginning of it — a very grassroots thing.” The interest generated by that event led to people approaching the Wrights asking for more. They replied that the focus would remain on peaceful demonstrations — “not anti-police” — and that it was about supporting the family of George Floyd. A week later, a second event was held at City Hall, and it drew several hundred people, this time under the MHCU name. The Wrights knew they were onto something, and since then have organized many other events, includ-

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ing a town hall on race, educational presentations about the history of the civil rights movement and an ice cream social in the summer to help neighbors meet each other. “We really took the impact we made in those first few demonstrations and moved it forward, putting our words into action,” Kevin said. The most recent Juneteenth Celebration drew about 2,000 people. The Wrights feel that it doesn’t compete with the Fourth of July, which it precedes by a couple weeks. Rather, it completes it. “They’re both about freedom,” Kevin said. He said that he and his wife were pleasantly surprised to learn they had received the award. “We’re honored and humbled that our work has had an impact in our community,” Kevin said. “I’ve lived in Madison Heights for awhile, and it’s great to see the community embracing Juneteenth and our outreach.”

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MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a man attempted to steal property from a purse belonging to a 24-year-old Taylor woman while she was in the 32000 block of John R Road between 3:55 p.m. and 4:05 p.m. Dec. 4. The suspect, a man, is described as 3540 years old and Black. An investigation was ongoing.

Items stolen from vehicle

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect entered the vehicle of a 68-year-old Madison Heights resident while it was parked in the 100 block of East Dallas Avenue between 9 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. Dec. 2, stealing undisclosed property. An investigation was ongoing.

the catalytic converter from a 2022 Mitsubishi while it was parked in the 31000 block of Harlo Avenue between 8 p.m. Dec. 2 and 1 p.m. Dec. 3. The victim is a Madison Heights resident, 32. Police were investigating.

arrested around 5:50 p.m. Dec. 5 after he was caught stealing two prepaid cellphones and hair trimmer kits from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road. The stolen merchandise totaled $162.95. Police were investigating.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 585-2100.

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The stolen merchandise totaled $116.56. An investigation was ongoing. If you know more about these crimes or others, call Hazel Park Police at (248) 5426161.

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 51-year-old Detroit man was arrested around 1:55 p.m. Dec. 6, after he was caught stealing two robes, some perfume and a hoodie from the CVS store on West Nine Mile Road, east of Interstate 75.

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of 10% required for release. While he posted bond, he must wear a GPS tether to track his whereabouts. He is also forbidden from visiting or contacting the victim. Attempts to reach Paul Clark, the attorney of record for Worthington, led to a voice mailbox that was full. According to police, complaints about Worthington from the woman go back as far as early July and led to the personal protection order. However, Worthington has no prior criminal history. The woman told police that she observed Worthington driving past her home about six times, including an incident in Au-

gust where he stopped in front of her property, produced a can of white spray paint, and began spraying her car. On another occasion, the woman reportedly saw him following her while she was walking in Warren. Police sought a warrant for the spraypainting incident but had to first wait for the woman to assess the amount of damage done to her car. Since then, the woman has reported to police that the vandalism totaled $1,700 in damages, exceeding the $1,000 threshold for a felony charge. Once Oakland County prosecutors approved the charges in early November, Worthington was located when a Hazel Park patrol officer identified his vehicle. Police believe he and the woman have known each other for around eight years. Worthington reportedly claimed that they had been dat-

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ing at one point. The woman, however, told police that she was not dating Worthington, and that the two had merely been roommates earlier in the year. Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz said the woman handled a distressing situation well. “The victim did a good job of notifying us any time the suspect made some unwanted contact,” Buchholz said. “Unfortunately, even with a court issuing a no-contact or personal protection order, a piece of paper signed by a judge won’t always be enough to dissuade certain people from doing what they want to do. And while we haven’t fully interviewed the suspect in this case yet to determine where his mind was, it’s clear he wanted to have contact with her, and he couldn’t let it go, and he couldn’t help him-

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Debbie Swofford, the event organizer, noted the fallen range in age from 28 to 62 years old, each with years of service from three years to 36 years. Causes of death ranged from jobrelated illnesses and disease to on-scene structure collapse and electrocution. “There is nothing that can prepare a department to lose a colleague, nothing that can prepare a family to get the news that their loved one has given their life,” Swofford said in email. “Spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents — all now face an uncertain future as they try to find some little bit of peace in their ‘new normal.’ Our job, as supporters of these men and women, is to do our best to help them as they travel the road ahead.” Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz said the support is appreciated. “We do this job, day in and day out. We never know what we will deal with. Oftentimes, we’re putting our lives on the line for people we don’t even know. It’s unfortunate. I wish we could go an entire year without adding any new people to that list of fallen officers. But it still happens,” Buchholz said. “It’s a tough time for police,” he added. “We can go from one moment helping to save the life of a child, and then the very next call, we’re dealing with people who automatically feel anger and hatred for us, just because of the uniform we’re wearing or the job we’re doing. Our officers have to keep in mind that it’s not a personal issue against them as a person. We must be professional and respectful at all times, but we also have to be reactive to the situation we’re given.”

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Keynote speaker Debbie Nagle places a flower on a wreath in honor of her daughter, Jessica Nagle-Wilson, a Hazel Park police officer who was killed in the line of duty on July 28, 2002. He acknowledged that tensions are heightened by the widespread presence of guns in society. An officer never knows if the car full of strangers they’re approaching is armed and hostile. “But we know the people who attend (Project Blue Light) are supporters of us, and we really do appreciate it,” he said. “We appreciate the people who shine a blue light on their porches for us.” Lt. Alex Holish of the Eastpointe Police Department said that police are under extraordinary pressure. He said that in addition to dealing with violent suspects and the risk of prosecution for on-duty action, police face internal stresses such as a dwindling workforce, which has led to long overtime hours,

fatigue and low morale. “Obviously, police officers should not get away with negligence and misconduct. However, they should still be afforded a due process, just like everyone else,” Holish said via email. “In recent years, many police officers have been tried by a public opinion and are condemned before all the investigation into their actions is completed.” He said he’s thankful that the residents of Eastpointe support their police. “A simple ‘thank you’ means a lot. We get it often,” Holish said. “I know it warms our hearts when we get mail from local students that contain self-made cards of appreciation. These are always posted on our department walls, and every officer takes time during the shift to read them. We also appreciate the tremendous assistance that the citizens of our community provide us when we’re investigating crimes, like when they come forward with information or provide security camera videos to us, even when they’re not a victim of a crime.” David Soltis is a former first responder who now serves on the Madison Heights City Council. He used to work the night shift as an EMT driving an ambulance. “It’s a strain, for sure, but you need people in those positions 24/7, because things can happen at any time,” Soltis said. “I felt humbled by the opportunity to help those in need, because it’s 100% out in the neighborhood. And now my oldest son is returning to work as a paramedic. We also went to the Project Blue Light service a few years ago, before COVID, and it was just incredible seeing all of the love and support in that room. It made an influence with my two sons, I’m sure. And there was a lot of mourning. It really humbles you, seeing the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

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Commission because of her background in the law as a retired legal clerk who once worked for a judge in Madison Heights. She said the current commission is trying to attract more police officers to the city, and to improve relations between the police and the public they serve. The commission has organized efforts such as the Bike Rodeo, a family-friendly event that gives residents a chance to mingle with police. “We want to bring the community in so each side can see each other, meet each other, talk to each other and mix. The kids have a great time at the Bike Rodeo, and it helps them to not be afraid of the police,” Martha said. “With Madison Heights, our community has always stuck with our men and women (at the Police Department), knowing that not all police officers are bad.” She said she’s also proud of her husband Michael’s work on the Arts Board. He was drawn to the group in 2020 when he attended the first annual Trail Tunes, an outdoor music festival that was created by the Arts

Board as a way to have socially distanced fun amid the pandemic. “Michael is very artsy, into music,” Martha said. “I have got to give (Mayor Pro Tem) Mark Bliss credit for coming up with it. Trail Tunes saved some sanity in the city during COVID. People realized, yes, we’ll get through this. And now people also say, ‘Did you see the outdoor murals? Did you see the paintings at City Hall?’ The appreciation for art has gone up in general, thanks to the Arts Board.”

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Dianna Lutz, the city’s overall Volunteer of the Year, recently resigned from the Food Pantry and declined to be interviewed for this story. But Kathy Anderson, another volunteer at the pantry, spoke to the many contributions Lutz made. “Dianna was my partner for a year and a half. She started making individual boxes for people with conditions such as diabetes and celiac disease. She was always available to do porch pickups, and she had a pickup truck for transporting large loads. She truly loved working outside on Saturdays to meet the people — she’s a real people person,” An-

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stolen from the 1600 block of East Hayes Avenue Nov. 27. The victim found the car missing that morning. It had been left unlocked with the key fob inside, parked in the street in front of her home. A detective with the Hazel Park Police Department investigated the theft and was able to track down the vehicle in Detroit, where it was recovered later that day. The investigation also led to the identification of the four suspects, who were located and arrested with the assistance of Hazel Park patrol officers. Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz commended the work of his team. “The detective started putting his investigation togeth-

derson said. “She just cares about everybody.” The pantry first opened in the utility building at Huffman Park in April 2020. Today, the pantry operates out of borrowed space at Central Church, located at 1529 E. 12 Mile Road, where it relocated in January 2021. Distribution days are typically the first and third Saturday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon, with adjustments to avoid holiday weekends. Anyone in need is eligible for help, no questions asked — all are welcome to take home a box of food. During distributions, recipients stay in their cars, filling out a simple form provided to them that indicates the needs of their household. Volunteers then place the boxes in the back of the vehicles. Volunteers ask that recipients be patient during the process. Preregistration is not necessary, although during the holidays, there are special distributions only available for those who do. For those who are homebound in Madison Heights, the pantry also arranges home deliveries on the Tuesdays following regular distribution days. Donations are picked up at bins around

er, the car was recovered in Detroit, and later on we went to the area and found the suspects walking, brought them into custody, and when the detective furthered his investigation, he ultimately put a very good case together with the officers, which was presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for a warrant,” Buchholz said. “Based on the information we could gather, we feel confident we did get all the suspects.” He noted there is currently a trend where Kias and Hyundais are being targeted by thieves. “I’m not sure of the exact (make and model), but those vehicles are being targeted because they’re easier to steal,” Buchholz said. “So if you have one of those, I would definitely suggest a club or some other way to make it harder to steal. There are also crimes of opportunity, where groups of people wander the streets at night checking for unlocked doors, just to steal change or other things left inside the vehicle. So definitely don’t leave any items visible in your car that would

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DEC. 20-21

Holiday shop: Handmade gifts from more than 200 juried artists, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham, BBArtCenter.org

DEC. 21

Walking group: 5 p.m., meet for warm drink and cookie at Niles-Barnard House at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, then stroll to Jeanne M. Stine Park, (248) 524-3570

DEC. 21-24

‘A Christmas Carol’: 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 24, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com

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 until Feb. 19, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., therinkatroyaloak.com

Visit Santa: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 21-22, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24, also visit reindeer 11a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 23, Festival Park and Fountain Park in The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, thevorh.com/events

Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Solberg Tower Senior Community - Activity Center, 27787 Dequindre Road in Madison Heights, (586) 469-5642

DEC. 23 & 27-30

JAN. 11-14

Holiday House Tour & All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: Noon-3 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills. org/mus programs

Ultimate Fishing Show: 1-8 p.m. Jan. 11, noon-8 p.m. Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., suburbancollectionshowplace.com

DEC. 28

JAN. 20

Winter Weather Fun: Explore science of snow, slush and ice with games, crafts and outdoor activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

‘Girls’ Weekend’: Performance by Stagecrafters, 2 and 8 p.m. (only date with tickets left), Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

DEC. 30

Frozen Paw 5K: Benefit for Leaders Dogs for the Blind, run/walk begins at 9 a.m., starts and finishes near Rochester Mills Beer Company, 400 Water St. in Rochester, leaderdogs.enmotive.com

Comfy Cozy New Year’s Party: Open gym and swimming, plus goodie bags, for ages 3-12, 6-8 p.m., Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, register by Dec. 27, rec. troymi.gov

JAN. 4

Walking group: Stroll nature parks in Rochester Hills, 5 p.m., park in back lot at Von Maur, 400 N. Adams Road, (248) 524-3570

JAN. 6-7

Novi Bridal Expo: Noon-5 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., www.suburban collectionshowplace.com

JAN. 11

Ring in the New Year: Featuring local singer Vanessa Carr, 2:30-4 p.m., OPC Social and Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, OPCcenter.org SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan

JAN. 21

ONGOING

Santa photos: Daily until Dec. 24, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, 27500 Novi Road, shoptwelveoaks.com Santa House: Visit with Kris Kringle, also horse-drawn carriage rides, character visits and free roasted chestnuts and hot cocoa, select times and dates until Dec. 24, Shain Park in Birmingham, RSVP at www. allinbirmingham.com Wild Lights: Featuring millions of LED lights and about 500 sculptures, select nights until Jan. 7, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, wildlights. detroitzoo.org Holidays at Meadow Brook: Holiday Walk select dates until Dec. 23, Winter Wonder Lights select dates until Dec. 30, Santa Dec. 23, and more, Meadow Brook Hall,

350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ holidays Big, Bright Light Show: See downtown Rochester buildings illuminated, 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 21, downtownrochestermi.com Holiday lights: 5-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays until Jan. 15, Innovation Hills Park, 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 656-4673 Science Will Always Be Here!: Grow a Grinch heart, build a snowball catapult, learn about snowflakes and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 3-6, Cranbrook Institute of Science, both 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu ‘The Mousetrap’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’: Murder-mystery presented by Avon Players, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and Feb. 2-3, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, avonplayers.org ‘Father of the Bride’: Select dates Jan. 10-Feb. 4, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre. com ‘The Bucket List of Booze Club’: Presented by Rosedale Community Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 26-27 and Feb. 2-3 and 9-10, and 2 p.m. Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 and 10, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’: 8 p.m. Jan 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan 14 and 21, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, StDunstansTheatre.com ‘The Miracle Worker’: Performance by Ridgedale Players, 8 p.m. Jan. 19-20 and 26-27, and 2 p.m. Jan. 21 and 27-28, 205 W. Long Lake Road in Troy, ridgedaleplayers.com Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 10 and June 7, The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700 Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook ‘Think Small’: Exhibit featuring more than 60 pieces no bigger than 12 inches by more than 30 artists, open Wednesdays-Sundays until Jan. 14 (reception 2-5 p.m. Jan. 7), Lawrence Street Gallery, 2260 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 2526962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org Holly Dazzle: Renaissance Christmas featuring half-million lights along walking path and more, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 29-30 and 5-9 p.m. Dec. 31, 12600 Dixie Highway in Holly, hollydazzles.com