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DECEMBER 4, 2024 Vol. 22, No. 27

Former Birmingham mayor returns for another year

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — A familiar face is stepping back into the role of mayor of Birmingham: Therese Longe.

At the regular Birmingham City Commission meeting on Nov. 18, the commission voted to appoint

Sip, Shop & Stroll in downtown Franklin this holiday season

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — The village of Franklin’s downtown may be small in size, but it is packed with unique businesses eager to welcome customers.

Throughout the year, Main Street Franklin holds events to bring the community together and encourage residents and visitors to support local businesses. To celebrate the holidays, Main Street Franklin welcomes shoppers downtown for the Sip, Shop & Stroll event.

On Dec. 6, the Sip, Shop & Stroll event will take place from noon to 8 p.m. During the lively event, shoppers will be encouraged to browse the vendors downtown and enjoy free refreshments.

In the evening, there will be multiple forms of entertainment. “Vibeman” John Davis will be playing music starting at 5 p.m. in front of Tangerine Wine. He is a vibraphonist who will play a variety of tunes.

At the Slade House, the Franklin Historical Society is sponsor-

Longe as mayor. Longe was the only nominated candidate for the position; the vote was approved 5-1, with approval from all commissioners but Commissioner Brad Host.

This appointment follows the resignation of former Mayor Elaine McLain on Nov. 18. The City Charter requires the commission to fill a resigned mayor’s seat within 30 days.

Commissioner and former Mayor Pro Tem Katie Schafer filled in for McLain beginning in late August. However, she expressed during the workshop that she did not want to be considered for a mayoral appointment.

“I did a little soul searching to determine what I thought was the best next step, and have decided that

Photo provided by Karen Couf Cohen

Main Street Franklin’s Sip, Shop & Stroll event brings the community together for holiday shopping and fun.

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‘Going out swinging’

Emotional journey ends in school history for Country Day volleyball

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

“We’re going out swinging.”

That was the message Detroit Country Day head coach Kim Lockhart delivered to her team as the Yellowjackets went down 0-2 against North Branch in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state quarterfinals Nov. 19 at St. Clair County Community College.

North Branch, winning the first two sets 25-17 and 25-20, looked like they were well on their way to potentially playing for their third consecutive Division 2 state title while Country Day would fall short yet again of a state semifinals trip.

Senior Olivia Grenadier, a University of Colorado commit, knew better than anyone else on the squad what it felt like to get that close.

“My freshman year, the same place for the quarterfinals, we lost to (Pontiac) Notre Dame Prep,” Grenadier said. “I was a freshman and just a role player because Serena (Nyambio), Laurece (Abraham), and everybody else were so amazing. This year, it felt nice because I had more of a leadership role and I could do something about it.”

The veteran took matters into her own hands, tallying 31 kills and two aces (both in the fifth set) to help Country Day complete

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police started an investigation after a man in a truck reportedly approached two students as they were walking home from a school bus stop in Bloomfield Township, though officers later concluded that no crime took place.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. Nov. 25, a man in a pickup truck approached the two South Hills Middle School students at a bus stop near Spruce Drive and Cathedral Drive, police said.

The man allegedly asked the students if they wanted a ride. Police said the students didn’t respond and went home.

The man was described as being between the ages of 35 and 45, and his vehicle was described as a light-colored extended cab pickup truck, according to reports.

“The Bloomfield Township Police Department applauds these students for being diligent of their surroundings and notifying a trusted adult of the situation. We are working closely with the school district on this incident, and our School Resource Officers are investigating this matter,” the Bloomfield Township Police Department said in a statement.

On Nov. 26, police said the individual in question had been located, identified and questioned by officers.

After a thorough investigation, police said “there is no indication that any criminal activity occurred.”

“We would like to express our appreciation for the vigilance demonstrated by the students involved, who immediately reported the situation to a trusted adult, and to the community for providing information to quickly resolve the incident. We continue to work closely with the school district to ensure the safety of our students and community,” the statement read.

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Detroit Country Day senior Grace Lu serves during the MHSAA Division 2 state championship against Tecumseh Nov. 23 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.

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New Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees sworn in

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the new Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees was officially sworn in, each member for a four-year-term. The Township Hall ceremony was performed by 48th District Court Judge Diane D’Agostini.

December book sale held at library

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 14. Friends members may shop the sale early from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale takes place on the lower level of the library and includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests, sorted into more than 50 categories.

Highlights of this sale include last-minute holiday gifts with a minifeature of holiday décor. The sale always includes a wide array of subjects and a room dedicated to music and film. Debit cards can be used for any amount, and credit card purchases may be used with a $5 minimum purchase.

The library store located just inside the library, remains open during library hours, and offers a selection of gently used books, movies, and music, as well as cards and gifts. The Friends are also continuing to accept donations of books and media in good condition. Visit the Friends of the Library webpage for more information.

Since 1995, purchases made at the Second Saturday Sales have allowed the Friends to donate over $1.85 million dollars to support the library beyond their operating budget, donating over $105,000 last year alone. Donations have paid for artwork and sculptures around the library, the gardens, programs and events for adults and children, and additions to library collections.

For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit btpl.org.

Sit down for a story time with Santa

BIRMINGHAM — Take the kids to see Santa at The Community House on Dec. 14 for Storytime with Santa. There will be two sessions, 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.–noon. In addition to a story read by Santa, there will be crafts, hot chocolate and cookies.

Tickets for children and adults are generally $30, but children under age 1 are free. Space is limited, so guests are required to reserve a spot at communityhouse.com/event/storytime-with-santa

Royal Oak church collects donations for Angels’ Place

ROYAL OAK — Join the National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica in a free event on Saturday, Dec. 7. From 5:30-7 p.m., all are welcome to meet at 2100 W. 12 Mile Road, near the corner of 12 Mile and Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, for the Light Up Shine event.

During the event, there will be “a word of hope” from the Rev. John Bettin, choir performances, a tree lighting and refreshments.

The Shrine Catholic Grade School gym will be filled with holiday family-fun, including cookie decorating, photos with Santa and other crafts and activities. Guests can take a walk along the Candy Cane trail on the north lawn to vote for their favorite student-created Christmas tree.

While it is a free event, donations of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue and disinfecting wipes will be collected for Angels’ Place, a Southfield-based Christian nonprofit.

Free webinar about vaping offered

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division is offering a free webinar about the dangers of vaping, titled “Vape 101,” online at noon Dec. 17.

Learn more about how e-cigarettes operate and identify commonly used products; the health consequences, safety and other concerns; why youth are using these products; and vaping prevention resources. Organizers say this training is ideal for parents, community members and organizations, as well as middle school, high school and college students.

To register, contact Nadli Arabo at arabon@oakgov.com or Melanie Stone at stonem@oakgov.com.

Photo provided by The National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica

Pictured in the back row from left are Trustee Neil Barnett, Trustee Valerie Murray, Trustee Chris Kolinski and Trustee Mark Antakli, and in the front row from left are Clerk Martin Brook, Supervisor Mike McCready and Treasurer Michael Schostak.

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Shop handmade gifts at the BBAC Holiday Shop

BIRMINGHAM — For the 44th year, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is holding its Holiday Shop. Within 3,000 square feet of gallery space, a wide range of handmade gifts will be sold, including ceramics, jewelry, home goods and décor, fiber wearables, glassware, ornaments, candles, soaps, tiles, paintings and more.

The Holiday Shop will be open Dec. 5-20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays–Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. It is free to visit the Holiday Shop.

For early shoppers, the BBAC is once again holding the Shop & Champagne preview party. This is a ticketed event that gives guests early access to the holiday shop. There will also be sparkling beverages and a strolling supper. Any purchase made at the event will be 10% off.

The preview party will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4. If bought in advance, tickets are $90. Call (248) 644-0866 or visit BBArtCenter.org to purchase. At the door, tickets will be $125, if any are available.

Library to host talk about Cranbrook architect Eliel Saarinen

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Public Library is pleased to welcome former Detroit News fine arts reporter and author of “Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit” Michael Hodges at 7 p.m. Dec. 11.

Hodges will present insights from his two years of research for his forthcoming biography about Eliel Saarinen, chief architect of Cranbrook Educational Community.

“We believe that our proximity to Cranbrook makes this program an ideal fit for the Library. Since Michael’s book has not yet been published, we are excited to have the opportunity to preview his work and gain further insight into the life and legacy of Eliel Saarinen,” Laura J. Kraly, adult and teen services department head, said in a press release.

Registration for this program is required. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit btpl.org.

Work together as a family in an egg drop challenge

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The whole family is invited to Cranbrook Institute of Science for the Family Egg Drop Challenge on Dec. 7. From 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., workshops will be held every half hour.

During this challenge, families will be tasked with building a structure to protect a hard-boiled egg as it drops. Members can purchase tickets for $6 each, and nonmembers can purchase tickets for $7 each, in addition to general admission. Learn more by visiting science.cranbrook.edu.

Bloomfield Youth Assistance seeks Outstanding

Citizen nominations for 2025

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Each year, Bloomfield Youth Assistance recognizes youths and adults who act as role models by exhibiting positive behavior and serving their community.

Categories for recognition include volunteer service to an individual, organization, or to the community; personal acts of leadership and/or heroism; self-improvement through personal and/or academic achievement; remarkable perseverance through hardship or tragedy; and initiation of a new program or project to help others.

You can find a complete list of rules and eligibility at Bloomfield Youth Assistance. Nominations are due by Jan. 31 via the online form at bloomfieldyouthassistance.org/youth-recognition. For more information, call Bloomfield Youth Assistance at (248) 341-5680.

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WARNING: We are serious about Jesus, but welcome Catholics, Jews, Muslims and all peoples, since we all were born without knowing Jesus of the Bible.

Coffee-hour after the service to “meet & greet” & make life-long friends.

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Sunday School 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Volleyball

the reverse sweep, taking down North Branch 25-18, 27-25, and 15-6 to send the Yellowjackets to their first state semifinals in school history.

Aside from being her final year donning the blue and gold, it was an emotional win for Grenadier, who suffered a severe injury a year prior that forced her out for the majority of the 2023 regular season.

When you’re as strong of a leader as Grenadier is and make the kind of impact she does on and off the court, the underclassmen want to get the job done for you.

In the case of freshman Sici Guerrant, she did everything in her power to make sure her seniors’ seasons didn’t come to a close.

“Going back to that North Branch game when Sici blasted that line shot in the fifth set, and she made that huge block going into winning the fourth set, and then she went in the fifth set with a beautiful shot down the line and just crushed it,” Lockhart said.

“I looked at my assistant coaches and said, ‘We’re winning this.’” As soon as those underclassmen started making those big plays, I knew this was our year.”

Guerrant was swarmed by teammates after winning the fourth set, and all the team could

do was fall to the ground in excitement when sophomore Leah Green brought the fifth set win home on a kill, punching the Yellowjackets’ state semifinals ticket.

Country Day already had a momentumshifting win by beating Pontiac Notre Dame Prep, a team who has continuously knocked out Country Day in the state tournament, 3-1 in the district championship.

“We knew our biggest competitor early on was Notre Dame Prep,” Senior Morgan Anderson said. “We knew once we beat them that we’d have a few bumps in the road, but we knew we were going far.”

All the emotion and adversity against North Branch and Notre Dame Prep brought Country Day closer than ever before, both as a unit and toward their shot at a state title, and from that match on it felt like nobody was going to touch them.

“That (North Branch) was the turning point for us,” Lockhart said.

“After that, the girls were on autopilot. I think they felt that we were actually going to win a state championship. It was such high emotion and just seeing these young girls be put in these high-pressure situations. To come back and reverse sweep, I think the girls were like, ‘Oh, we can do anything.’”

Country Day took down Battle Creek

Photo provided by MHSAA/Hockey Weekly Action Photos Detroit Country Day freshman Payton Woodruff competes at the net.

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ing “Bonfire & Chestnuts” for an opportunity for guests to warm up by the fire at 5 p.m. The Christmas tree lighting will then take place at the library at 6 p.m., also hosted by the Franklin Historical Society.

“We’re trying to draw attention to our merchants downtown,” Susan Goldstrom, executive director of Main Street Franklin, said. “Plus, it’s a fun time for people to get out and go shopping.”

Participating vendors include Zieben Mare, Event Bliss and Gifts, The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery, Tangerine Wine, Driven by Lisa MacDonald, Paw Pet Boutique, Franklin Village Boutique and Traditionally Empowered Healing. Additionally, there will be a Pingree Detroit pop-up at Tangerine Wine.

In addition to being open later at night, some businesses are offering deals and special promotions at Sip, Shop & Stroll. Ten percent of the proceeds from this event will go to the Cass Corridor Meal Kits program.

To give parents a chance to shop, Franklin Community Church will be offering free child care services.

Susan Siegel, owner of Event Bliss and Gifts, was involved with the initial implementation of Sip, Shop & Stroll when it started 12 years ago.

She said they wanted to start this event to bring awareness to the local businesses in the village. She noticed that some locals are unfamiliar with the businesses in their own town, so this event is intended to change that.

During the Sip, Shop & Stroll, Event Bliss and Gifts is offering discounts on certain items, gift wrapping, drinks and appetizers.

While they are shopping each store, eventgoers can visit participating stores to be entered in a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate.

For more information on the Sip, Shop & Stroll, visit mainstreetfranklinmi.com.

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

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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.

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

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.

“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 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 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 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 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.”

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.

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 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 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 confidence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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.

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Mayor

I don’t think assuming the mayoral role next year will be best suited for me,” Schafer said during the workshop.

“As you all know, I have a young family, I own and operate a business for which we have opened a second location, and in an attempt to give appropriate attention to all the things in my life, including the City Commission and the city of Birmingham, I think that I am not best suited to be the mayor.”

Schafer shared that she thought Longe would be best suited to the mayor role at this time.

Working with Longe and the rest of the City Commission will be the newly appointed Mayor Pro Tem Clinton Baller.

Baller and Commissioner Andrew Haig were both nominated by fellow commissioners for the role of mayor pro tem. Baller won the vote with support from Schafer, Longe, Commissioner Anthony Long and himself.

Longe and Baller were both elected to the City Commission in 2019 and were reelected in 2023 to serve on the commission until 2027. Longe was nominated as mayor pro tem in 2019 and 2020 and as mayor in 2021, 2022, and now this year, 2024.

Following her appointment as mayor,

Longe thanked the commissioners, family and friends for their support.

“My hope is that over the next year, the commission will maintain the momentum of this past year and work collaboratively to move forward on issues of importance to our residents and our business owners,” Longe said.

Baller thanked the commission for their support and said, “I am uncharacteristically speechless.”

While McLain was not in attendance at the Nov. 18 meeting, the commission celebrated her for her work as mayor through a presentation by Longe.

“Mayor McLain’s service on the commission was distinguished by her commitment to professionalism, civility and inclusion,” Longe said.

“During her tenure, she championed transparent processes, communication and teamwork. At each meeting, she worked to make sure that everyone was heard and respected.

“So Mayor McLain, we thank you. We are delighted to present this plaque to commemorate your service to the city of Birmingham, and we will make sure it gets into your hands.”

Next November, the City Commission will once again hold an organization meeting to elect a mayor and mayor pro tem amongst the commissioners.

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CRIME WATCH

Police recover stolen car mirrors following road rage incident

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report of two stolen side mirrors on a black 2021 Alfa Romeo Stelvio in the parking lot at Costco, 2343 S. Telegraph Road, at approximately 10 a.m. Nov. 24.

According to police, the officer who took the report was able to successfully identify and get a confession from the suspect. The suspect allegedly admitted to stealing the mirrors because he was upset over a road rage incident and “did not have the balls” to confront the victim.

Police said the suspect brought the stolen mirrors into the police station and turned them over. Charges are pending.

Rock thrown through home window

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report for malicious destruction of property Nov. 24.

The female victim stated that at approximately 3:30 a.m., she heard a loud crashing noise and discovered that a grapefruit-sized rock was thrown through a front window on a home in the 1500 block of Old Chatham Drive. An additional large landscaping rock was found on the driveway.

The victim’s granddaughter, who lives with her, reportedly got into an altercation the previous night with a group of girls in Pontiac, police said. The granddaughter showed the officer a series of threatening Facebook messages that were sent around the same time the rock was thrown through the window.

The case has been turned over to the Bloomfield Township Police Investigation Division. Anyone with any information should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Car stolen from driveway

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Nov. 22, the Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a stolen automobile in the area of Opdyke Road and E. Square Lake Road.

The victim told police that, according to his Ring camera footage, his black 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from his driveway between 12:33 a.m. and 12:36 a.m.

Police said there were no signs of forced entry into the vehicle at the scene. Police are investigating.

Package stolen from porch

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — An Amazon package with a mattress pad inside, valued at approximately $80, was stolen off a porch in the 1000 block of East Square Lake Road at approximately 1:15 p.m. Nov. 21.

Police said surveillance footage shows a black Lexus sedan with aftermarket rims and no license plate pulling into the victim’s circle driveway. The report said an unknown suspect with dark skin, wearing a black puffy jacket and hood covering their face, got out of the back seat of the Lexus and approached the porch.

The suspect removed the package and returned to the Lexus. The Lexus’ last known direction was eastbound on Square Lake Road toward Adams Road. Police are investigating.

Reckless driver with expired CPL gets arrested

BIRMINGHAM — On Nov. 18 at ap-

proximately 8 p.m., officers on patrol identified a vehicle driving recklessly northbound on Woodward Avenue.

Officers performed a traffic stop and upon making contact with the driver and suspect, a 31-year-old man from Dearborn, he reportedly informed officers that he had a firearm in his vehicle, as well as a concealed pistol license to carry the firearm.

Upon investigation, the suspect’s CPL had expired the previous year, police said. The suspect was placed under arrest for possession of a firearm without a CPL. An investigation is ongoing.

Fight over bar seat results in arrest

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 p.m. Nov. 22, officers on the street were waved into a restaurant in the 200 block of South Old Woodward Avenue to help stop a fight.

Police said employees had separated two men, who reportedly fought after ar-

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guing over a seat at the bar. The suspect, a 45-year-old Farmington Hills man, allegedly picked up the other man, a 44-year-old from Bloomfield Hills, by the throat and slammed him to the ground. The suspect was arrested for assault.

Pontiac man loiters in hotel lobby

BIRMINGHAM — On Nov. 16 at approximately 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 100 block of Townsend Street for a reported trespasser.

The suspect, a 55-year-old Pontiac man who was not staying at the hotel, had been frequently loitering in the lobby and trying to take the elevators to “see guests,” but the names he provided were not actual guests of the hotel, according to police.

The hotel manager reportedly asked him to leave, which he eventually did. Police located the man a short distance away and arrested him for trespassing.

— Mary Genson

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DECEMBER HAS NEVER BEEN THIS HOT!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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DEC. 4

Sensory-friendly holiday concert: Featuring musicians from Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 6 p.m. (doors at 5:30 p.m.), The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, www.communityhouse.com/holidayconcert-registration

Shop & Champagne: Also menu created by local restaurant chefs, event features 10% off art in Holiday Shop, 6:30-9 p.m., shop featuring works from 200plus juried artists then open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (noon-4 p.m. Sundays) until Dec. 20, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

DEC. 5

Public art lecture: Hear furniture designer Jomo Tariku, 6-7:30 p.m., Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookart.edu/ events/list

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road in Bloomfield Hills, (800) 733-2767, redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: bhrotary)

DEC. 6

Holiday Brass: Performance by Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings with choirs from Rochester, Stoney

Creek and Rochester Adams high schools, 7-9 p.m., Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Road in Bloomfield Hills, detroitchamberwinds.org

DEC. 6-8

Winter Markt: Features artist and vendor displays, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, Santa House, Kinderhaus children’s activity area and warming stations, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, also tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Snow Queen and Frozen Princess appearances from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, and horse-drawn carriage rides from 2-8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, allinbirmingham.com/ visitors/wintermarkt

DEC. 7-8

‘The Nutcracker’: Presented by Eisenhower Dance Detroit Youth Ensemble, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. Dec. 8, also Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Party for ages 3-12, 4 p.m. Dec. 7 and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, eisenhowerdance.org/nutcracker

DEC. 8

Pictures with Santa: 4:30-6:30 p.m., Premier Pet Supply, 31215 Southfield Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 647-4310

Breakfast with Santa: Presented by Birmingham Youth Assistance, includes full-sit down breakfast and personal visit with Santa, also animal balloons, clown, craft goodie bag and Seaholm High School Symphony Ensemble performance, 9 and 11:30 a.m., The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham, www.birminghamyouthassistance.org/event-detailsregistration/breakfast-with-santa-4

Cookie walk: Also bake sale, giftware available and raffle, benefits Corner Shower and Laundry, 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township, nonprofit accepting new socks and underwear for men, new or gently used winter coats, sweatshirts and hoodies, hats and gloves, new toothbrushes and toothpaste, spray deodorant, laundry detergent and bleach, and monetary donations, (248) 214-3611, mrssurplus@sbcglobal.net, cornershowerandlaundry.com

DEC. 12

Author discusses perseverance in writing: Presentation and book signing by Stacy McAnulty, 7 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, register at baldwinlib.org/calendar

DEC. 12-15

‘Present Laughter’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Dec. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com

DEC. 13

Spectrum Orchestra: Hear performance and bring used instruments for donation to Detroit Harmony, 7:30 p.m., Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover

Road in Bloomfield Township, spectrumorchestra.org/ concerts/2024-2025-perseverance

DEC. 15

Baroque holiday music: Performance by The Sebastians, 4-5:30 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, www. chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/sebastians

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

ONGOING

‘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, 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

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/calendar

Volleyball

Harper Creek 3-1 in the semifinals and made quick work of Tecumseh in a 3-0 win Nov. 23 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, bringing home the first state championship in school history, but the team was almost feeling the most emotion prior to the state championship match.

There were tears and almost a feeling as if something special was coming to a close, especially with their senior teammates.

“I’m really close to Olivia and Morgan, and they’ve basically been my big sisters throughout this entire year,” junior Elise Hiemstra said. “It’s really hard just thinking about never being able to play with them ever again.”

Grenadier and Hiemstra, who should be considered as a Miss Volleyball candidate next season, both had 21 kills as Country Day’s attack overwhelmed Tecumseh. Anderson, who had been steady all season for Country Day, had a team-high 12 digs while sophomore Demi McCoy added five kills.

“We definitely thought that the teams before had better blocks and better defense, and obviously all of our hitters on our team are really, really good,” Grenadier said. “We thought we would just go out there and bang it and we’d be really good.”

Freshman phenom Payton Woodruff, who is already one of the top setters in the state, put on a show on the biggest stage of the season with 47 assists.

Photo provided by MHSAA/Hockey Weekly Action Photos

Detroit Country Day celebrates winning the school’s first-ever state championship title in a 3-0 win over Tecumseh Nov. 23 at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.

Volleyball

“I was definitely nervous before, but that happens before most of my games,” Woodruff said. “I just love that type of environment, and I feel like I honestly play better under pressure.”

You can look at the Country Day roster, and there’s talent across the board. On paper, it was one of the most talented squads, if not the most talented squad, in the state.

Grenadier and Hiemstra were as dynamic of a duo as any – not just in Division 2 but in the entire MHSAA – and add on a core of veteran pieces mixed with underclassmen sensation. It’s no secret as to why the Yellowjackets are best in state.

But what the state sheet doesn’t show

is the sacrifices – sacrifices each player made by trusting coach Lockhart and what she felt was best for the team.

Lockhart said that was what made this team special.

“Every team has some pieces that are missing, so we had to make up the team to the best of our needs and the girls just bought into it,” Lockhart said.

“We didn’t have a traditional lineup. We really moved some pieces around because we didn’t have a true libero this year, so we took our best defenders in Olivia and Elise, which they really don’t play the same position with one being a true middle and one being an outside hitter, and we had them play left back defense where you’d normally find a libero.

“We had to get them to buy into this idea that we’re not doing things traditionally,

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With Hiemstra at the helm and a slew of returning talent, including a new crop of freshmen hoping to make their mark, Country Day should undoubtedly be a state title threat once again, even if Grenadier is too busy tearing it up for Colorado.

Although she won’t be able to make it down for their state tournament run in 2025 because it will be in the middle of the college season, Grenadier said she’ll be rooting for her teammates from across the country.

“I told them I think they can do it,” Grenadier said. “I’m really excited to watch everybody, especially Payton. She’s amazing, and I know they have a couple freshmen girls coming in. They’re going to be nothing short of a bunch of good people. It will be really fun to watch.”

December 4, 2024

Stranger

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The Police Department said it will continue to provide an extra presence at local schools.

“We remind our community to stay vigilant of their surroundings. Do not engage anyone that approaches you or your children inappropriately, and immediately call 911. We ask parents to remind their children about stranger danger, and contacting a trusted adult when something does not feel right,” police said in a statement.

Anyone with information is asked to contact School Resource Officer Jennifer Lower at jlower@bloomfieldtwp.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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22. “Arabian Nights” bird

23. Destroyer

26. Danced to certain Polish music

30. Crematorium container

31. One without magic powers in Harry Potter stories

34. Largest volcano in Europe

35. Do nothing (2 words)

37. Singer Yoko

38. Be at the helm

39. Tropical tuber

40. *Player who delivers in a crucial sports moment

42. Recipe qty.

43. Display proudly (2 words)

45. Smells

47. Lake, in France

48. Clean a spill (2 words)

50. #8 Across, pl.

52. *Cornerback and direct snap sport

55. Russian pancake

56. Pasta option

57. Go cold turkey

59. *Reward for multiple sports championships, pl.

60. “Breaking Bad” victim

61. The Beehive State

62. King Kong, e.g.

63. Type of lightbulb, acr.

64. Spooky

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2. Riyadh native

3. *Collegiate sports grp.

4. Topeka native

5. Not urban

6. Short poems of pastoral life

SPORTS

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9. 11th letter of Roman alphabet, pl.

10. Elvis’ “____ Now or Never”

12. White and black stork

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14. *Gully and deep mid wicket sport

19. Foe

22. Fish eggs

23. Corrodes

24. Heep of “David Copperfield”

25. Preface

26. Scheme

27. Mr. T’s TV show “The ____”

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29. *Bag of nails and baby ton sport

32. *Eagle and mulligan sport

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36. *Turkey and split sport

38. Woody perennial

40. Chlorofluorocarbon, abbr.

41. He gets a flag?

44. Reprieve in a desert

46. Not light-transmitting

48. Dots and dashes code

49. Did like goo

50. Women’s underskirt

51. Plural of cow, arch.

52. *Sports transgression

53. Plucked string instrument

54. Pinocchio, e.g. 55. Type of undergarment

58. Olden day “your”