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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — With an opportunity to acquire land to grow the Johnson Nature Center, Bloomfield Hills Schools is building a draft recreation master plan and asking for the community’s input. Leading up to a public hearing March 23, BHS gave a 30-day review period for the plan. The sense of urgency for this master plan comes from an opportunity to improve the Johnson Nature Center. On the northwest end of the Johnson Nature Center, there is a 3.76-acre parcel of land available for purchase at 3115 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Township. It is currently listed at $1.2 million. In order to purchase this land, BHS is applying to the DNR Land Trust Fund Grant program, which is due by April 1. However, in order to be eligible for this grant, BHS needs a DNR-approved five-year recreation plan. In 2002, BHS received funding through this grant program to construct the current Nature Center Visitor Center. It is projected that $15 million-$20 million will be available in grant funds this year. “Adding 4 acres to what is the nature center in this community will be a benefit not just for the students in
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If the stage of a state finals hockey game wasn’t enough to bring the crowd to their feet, a rematch of the 2021 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals game was enough momentum to create an electric environment. As Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice and Byron Center High took the ice March 11 at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, crowds for each team knew what was in store. “I was telling our coaches and even in warmups, and the building wasn’t as full as it was for the other games, but you could tell there was some excitement and energy through the warmups, and I think it carried into the game,” Brother Rice coach Ken Chaput said. The 2021 finals failed to disappoint with Brother Rice winning in epic fashion on a last-second goal, and that excitement held its value this year as Brother Rice’s four unanswered goals in the third period launched an improbable 4-2 comeback win over Byron Center. Brother Rice senior Peter Rosa, who assisted on the game-winning goal in
ABOVE: Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice junior Johnny Kunz fights for the puck in Brother Rice’s 4-2 win over Byron Center High in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals. RIGHT: Brother Rice, which has won seven state championships in school history, is back on top in Division 2. Photos provided by MHSAA/Hockey Weekly Action Photos
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‘Our Town Art Show and Sale’ supports Michigan artists BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — For the 38th year, artists of various mediums will be displayed at The Community House’s “Our Town Art Show and Sale” in downtown Birmingham. Over 293 pieces from 125 artists will be included in the show, open to the public March 31 and April 1. Pieces in-
clude paintings, pastels, sculptures, glassworks, fiber works, photography, jewelry and mixed media works. Artists will directly see 65% of the proceeds from the art sales, with the remaining 35% going towards The Community House’s outreach programs for adults and children. “Our Town” co-founder and artist Julie Dawson said she was asked to start the art show by Beverly Hoglund, who
Julie Dawson’s “I’m Dreaming of a White Salmon” will be available at the Our Town Art Show and Sale. Image provided by Julie Dawson
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which is a fee-for-service program, meaning the community can choose to participate and pay a fee. “Anybody that signs up for a program is (paying) out of pocket. The recreation department has to recoup any dollars we spend, and we do that through registrations and trading revenue through those programs,” Mike Cowdrey, the director of athletics, recreation and community services, said. “It’s different in a lot of different municipalities, because they receive tax dollars to support those programs, but that’s not the case here in Bloomfield Hills.” Since Bloomfield Hills and Bloomfield Township do not provide public parks and recreation services, Bloomfield Hills Schools operates the recreational department through the Recreation-Community Services Division. Following the current status of the 30day review period, they will hold a public hearing, update the plan based on community input and seek final adoption of the plan by the Board of Education. People who wish to provide feedback on the proposed plan can do so online at bloomfield.org/draftrecreationplan until March 23 at 6 p.m. This time and date is also when the public hearing will be held in person during a Board of Education meeting.
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BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Farmers Market is inviting children in kindergarten through eighth grade to submit to the 2023 tote bag design contest. Children of all artistic abilities are welcome to participate in the contest and depict the theme “Farmers Market Fun.” A panel of local judges will review the entries. The winning design will be printed on the 2023 Birmingham Farmers Market reusable tote bags, which are distributed to hundreds of market goers throughout the season. Honorable mentions will be shared at the market and on social media. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 24. They can be sent in by mail or email, or they can be delivered in person. All artwork should be created on white paper in “landscape” format. All aspects of the media must be original, and any media can be used, such as pencil, crayon, paint, etc. The back of the entry must include the artist’s first and last name, school and grade, guardian information, and consent.
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BUY-A-BRICK TO SUPPORT BEVERLY PARK BEVERLY HILLS — The village of Beverly Hills has reinstated the Buy-a-Brick fundraising program at Beverly Park. To make a lasting contribution at Beverly Park, anyone can purchase a personalized 4-by-8- or 8-by-
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills Schools’ Johnson Nature Center launched TreeSchool Feb. 28 as a nature-based preschool option. Eleven students currently attend this once-a-week program. Starting in fall 2023, the district will offer a one-day (on Wednesdays) and a two-day (Tuesdays and Thursdays) program. Enrollment opens this spring. Students are exposed to math, literacy and creative arts, and develop important skills in self-confidence, risk-taking, awareness and more, the district said. TreeSchool is intended for students ages 3-4 to be dropped off for fun lessons in nature. TreeSchool Workshop is a program for ages 3-4 years old with an adult chaperone. Visit johnsonnaturecenter.org/early-childhood-education for more information. 8-inch brick, which will be located around the flagpole and entranceway at the park. There have been over 700 bricks installed at Beverly Park through the Buy-a-Brick program to date, and there are still spaces open for people to purchase. This offer is only available through April 30 or while supplies last.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Sheila Sky Kasselman passed away at 82 due to complications related to pancreatic cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. Kasselman founded Sky Foundation in 2008 during recovery from surgery for cancer of the pancreas. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. Sky Foundation Inc. raises awareness and helps fund medical research for the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer. It has funded $2.5 million for innovative research. To make a donation to Sky Foundation in her memory, visit SkyFoundationInc.org or send a check to 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Suite 275, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.
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Women’s History Month: Talk by member of Veteran Feminists of America, hosted by League of Women Voters Oakland Area, 1 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl. org, RSVP to lwvoami@gmail.com
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Oakland County Veterans Resource Fair: 9 a.m.noon, Gillham Recreation Center 26325 Scotia Road in Huntington Woods, free but registration required, tinyurl.com/2umrue54
Local Author Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, btpl.org/ readingmonth, (248) 642-5800
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Stravinsky’s Mass: Concert featuring Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings and Western Michigan University Chorale, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 559-2095, detroitchamberwinds.org
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Music of Mozart: Hear his songs performed on 1929 Steinway and Sons Concert Grand Piano, 3-4 p.m., Library at Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 645-3149
‘Indian Without Reservation’: Exhibit on display until April 20, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition: On display April 9-May 14 (closed Mondays-Tuesdays), Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, https://cranbrookartmuseum.org, (248) 645-3323
Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club, (248) 968-3505 ‘SUE: The T. rex Experience’: Wednesdays-Sundays until April 30, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 645-3200, science.cranbrook.edu
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LEFT: Visit the BBAC to see Stanley Natchez’s painting “Lone Wolf.” BELOW: Indigenous artist Stanley Natchez’s “US Hostage” is featured at the BBAC. Photos provided by the BBAC
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cal; however, Natchez said he sees it as more educational. He added that his work does not come from a place of bitterness. “My grandmother told me when I was young that bitterness and hatred is a disease, and if you have that, after a while you won’t know what you hate, you just hate,” Natchez said. “I try to paint more humor, satire and wit. I challenge the viewer to think, to be conscious of their own environment and maybe even examine their own lives.” Natchez has a background in higher education. He taught art and art history for 22 years, which he said gave him the discipline he needed to pursue a professional career as an artist. While looking at his work, one might notice a common set of colors. He works with the fundamentals, and utilizes primary and secondary colors in his paintings. Some of the featured paintings include “Guernica to Wounded Knee,” “US Hostage,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac” and “Lone Wolf.” “His work is unique, and I don’t think we see enough of Indigenous art here in the Detroit or the Southeast Michigan area,” VanGelderen said. Natchez said he wants to work on havSee NATCHEZ on page 21A
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police are warning residents of a new phone scam that is circulating where someone calls claiming to be a Bloomfield Township police officer, stating the person missed a court date/subpoena. The caller is also cloning the township’s Police Department phone number. Bloomfield Township Police said they would never call anyone regarding a subpoena because the court handles such notifications. If something doesn’t sound right, call dispatch at (248) 433-7755.
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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On March 7, officers took a report of a larceny from a vehicle in the 600 block of Sedgefield Drive. The victim’s vehicle was parked unlocked in the driveway and was rummaged through during the overnight hours. Personal property was stolen. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755. Police remind the public to never leave their vehicle unlocked with the keys inside.
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BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 5:17 p.m. March 8, officers were dispatched to 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. on report that a 54-year-old man had pulled a knife on his co-worker, a 28-year-old man, during a verbal argument. Witnesses reported that the two individuals were engaged in a verbal argument
when one of them pulled out a knife. When asked by witnesses to put the knife away, he did. Officers later found the knife discarded nearby. The individual reported that he had pulled out the knife because he felt physically threatened by the other individual, who was clenching his fists. The other individual involved advised that he did not want to complete a witness statement. Detectives submitted the case to the Prosecutor’s Office for review.
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BIRMINGHAM — At 9:03 a.m. March 4, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Floyd Street on a report of a suspicious person. The reporting party stated that an unknown male was standing on his porch. Officers located the subject, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs. Neighbors also reported that this individual was approaching other residences in the area. Upon talking with the individual, officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia on his person. He was placed under arrest for possession of crack cocaine and narcotics paraphernalia.
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BIRMINGHAM — Police were notified of a larceny at 100 Townsend St. at 10:46 a.m. March 11. The victim, a 27-year-old man, reported his wedding ring was missing from his room. There are no witnesses or suspects at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
BIRMINGHAM — On March 3 at around midnight, an officer on patrol observed a driver making a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop at Woodward Avenue and Maple Road. Upon making contact with the driver, a 48-year-old man from Illinois, the officer could smell the odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle and observed signs of intoxication. The driver reported that he had consumed alcohol recently. Upon failing the field sobriety evaluation, he was given a preliminary breath test, resulting in a blood alcohol content of over twice the legal limit. The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated.
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“Monopoly” is one of the pieces in the Stanley Natchez exhibit at the BBAC. This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular BBAC hours until April 20. Photo provided by the BBAC
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at low concentrations, officials say, ozone can trigger a variety of health problems, including lung irritation and inflammation, asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing, and increased susceptibility to respiratory illnesses. Airborne particles can come from atmospheric chemical reactions or from wildfires, construction sites and the burning of fossil fuels. This pollution, officials say, can cause chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks, decreased lung function, coughing, painful breathing, cardiac problems and heart attacks as well as a variety of serious environmental impacts, such as acidification of lakes and streams and nutrient depletion in soils and water bodies. In Michigan, Moms Clean Air Force works actively to fight for cleaner air by advocating for the transition of the state’s school bus fleet to electric, defending the state’s Clean Car Standards and working to protect families from PFAS chemicals, air pollution from industrial facilities and mercury pollution. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water in everything from clothing and furniture to food packaging and nonstick cooking surfaces, according to the Centers for Dis-
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thought about climate change in that light before.” She said it made her want to “become active in a way that I could help make a difference regarding climate issues.” With three children under 8 and a busy schedule, Marcot had limited time to advocate. “I knew I had space while the kids were napping, I had space in the evening and space on the weekends, so based on that, I was able to do as much as I was able — which, in that case, usually constituted maybe a total of two to three hours a month worth of activism,” she said. “Organizations like Moms Clean Air Force do a really good job of providing their volunteers with opportunities that are manageable, not overwhelming, easy and effective.” Whether it was logging in online and doing a five-minute testimony in front of the EPA, taking a picture of herself holding a sign stating how much she cares about the air her kids are breathing, signing a petition or signing a letter, Marcot knows she is making a difference. “There might have been months where I did more — for instance, I took a trip to D.C., and that was an entire weekend. But most of the time, it was just five or 10 minutes here or there,” she said. “When you have millions of people across the country taking five or 10 minutes here or there, it makes a huge difference.”
And their work seems to be paying off. In November, the EPA announced that school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding to replace diesel school buses with zero-emission electric models. In Michigan, approximately $54 million in U.S. EPA grant awards will fund 138 electric buses in 25 Michigan public schools and districts in Alcona, Armada, Au GresSims, Beecher, Bessemer, Britton, Cassopolis, Chesaning Union, Dearborn, Deerfield, Harbor Beach, Hartfield, Homer, Hopkins, Jackson, L’Anse, Mayville, Ojibwe Charter, Pellston, Pentwater, Pontiac, Sand Creek, Ubly, Unionville-Sebewaing and Ypsilanti. To learn more about Moms Clean Air Force, or to tour an electric school bus, attend the Oakland County Earth Day Climate March, Rally and Fair 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 22 at Centennial Commons Park, on Troy Street in Royal Oak. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature various organizations like Moms Clean Air Force. “There are all sorts of ways and opportunities for folks to be involved at every level, and you don’t have to be a parent to get involved with Moms Clean Air Force,” Hauptman said. To get involved with Moms Clean Air Force, visit www.momscleanairforce.org and click the “join us” button, or email Hauptman at ehauptman@momscleanairforce.org.
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Szymczak said retail real estate is looking overall positive. According to his presentation, most retail came out of the pandemic better than expected, and consumer spending is strong. Areas that are doing well are fitness, beauty and self-care properties, and dollar stores, while malls are struggling. He predicts that the strongest malls are doing OK, such as Somerset Collection, but the weakest will get redeveloped, such as Eastland, Northland, Summit Place and Lakeside.
Office space
According to Szymczak’s presentation, office space real estate is a little more complicated due to companies downsizing and the issue of debt.
Currently, there is an active market for spaces under 5,000 square feet, moderate demand for spaces 5,000-10,000 square feet, and low demand for spaces 10,000 square feet and over. Another layer to office space rental is that many loan terms mature in 2023-24. Szymczak shared how some locations in the area are in a higher demand than others. “If you own an office building in Royal Oak, Birmingham or Bloomfield Hills, that is where people want to be,” Szymczak said. The most desired amenity for an office is a short commute. Easy parking, and walkability to lunch spots and community assets are also highly desired.
Multifamily
According to Szymczak, multifamily real estate bought pre-COVID is doing fine. He said the market is seeing a lot of new supply, and people can expect the new supply to be absorbed. As more high-end op-
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LEFT: Todd Szymczak shared information on retail, office space, multifamily and industrial real estate during the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Forecast Breakfast. ABOVE: Dan Elsea presented on residential real estate during the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Forecast Breakfast.
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tions are becoming available, the oversupply is expected to hurt the low end the most. Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids are doing well in this area, he said.
Industrial
Szymczak ended his presentation with a note about industrial real estate. He indicated that the industrial market is currently doing very well, but, according to his presentation slides, construction costs and energy costs are likely to stay at higher levels than pre-2020.
Residential
Elsea began his presentation by discussing the market from the perspective of homeowners, compared to Realtors. He said that from the perspective of a homeowner, the market is doing fine. However, there is a little bit more worry among Realtors. “We are coming off of insanity, and now it is more normal,” Elsea said. ”Whenever there is a change, it doesn’t matter what’s going on in terms of where it was and where it is, whenever you have an inflection point of change, that causes stress.” Elsea said he does not think there is anything on the horizon right now that is going to cause a housing crash. “The market we are going through now is 2008 without the foreclosures,” Elsea said. Elsea suggested that, statistically speaking, this could be considered a real estate recession. “We are coming from a crazy market to
a slow market, and that percentage change probably does qualify, but it is still a good market,” Elsea said. “For that reason, there are not a lot of foreclosures, and what caused the value change and the crushing feel of 2008-2012 was foreclosures. … That is not going on now, and there is nothing in the foreseeable future to cause that.” Elsea said that, in general, what we are going to see for the next few years is what we are seeing now, including tight inventory. Since home affordability is at a 30-year low, the way to improve this is by adjusting one or all of the three legs of real estate: household income, home values and interest rates. According to Elsea’s presentation, household income is rising, but is offset by inflation; home values are at all-time highs and are expected to drop in 2023 — however, low inventories should limit large price drops; interest rates are expected to fall in late 2023-2024. “As much as the headlines are talking about horrible things, in general, it is a pretty healthy market. The values are not declining,” he said. Elsea outlined market opportunities in 2023, including a growth in the value gap between move-in-ready and the rest of the market. As for his 2023 expectations, he said there will be a 10%-15% decrease in homes sold; home values will change between the range of a 3% increase to a 5% decrease; inventories will trend the same as in 2022 or lower, and interest rates will be in the mid 5s to low 6s. To view the complete presentations of Elsea and Szymczak, visit bbcc.com/get-involved/past-events.
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bear painting, “I’m Dreaming of a White Salmon,” was inspired by a trip to Alaska, where she watched bears eating at the Katmai Peninsula. The alpaca painting, “Hair I Am!” was inspired by her experience at the National Association of Alpaca Breeders, where she was surrounded by 900 alpacas, which she found hilarious looking. She painted the photo of the rabbits, “Double Trouble,” based on the popular demand for rabbit portraits each year. To see these paintings in person, along with a variety of other interesting pieces, visit The Community House March 31 and April 1.
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the 2021 state finals, buried a pair of goals in the third period to even up the score after Byron Center took a quick 2-0 lead in the first period. Brother Rice was 0-5 on the power play and couldn’t find the back of the net offensively, missing on ample opportunities, but Rosa’s goal in the opening two minutes of the third period was the game-changer the Warriors had been waiting for. “It was definitely a relief,” Rosa said. “I had that breakaway like five seconds into the game and didn’t score on that. I had a couple other point-blank chances earlier in the game and just couldn’t get them past him (Carson MacKenzie); he was playing a hell of a game. On that breakaway on the penalty kill, (Andrew) Marone gave me a great pass, and I saw a lane and jumped.” Rosa added an empty-netter to make it 4-2 with less than a minute left to not only secure the win for Brother Rice, but a hat-trick in the process. Rosa and Marone, both senior captains, shined when it mattered most this season, finishing top-two in points for the regular season and state tournament with 72 and 70, respectively. Both were a part of the 2021 state champion team, and Chaput said Rosa and Marone knew what they needed to do after going down early in the game. “We could see a change in him (Rosa) and Andrew Marone, and the whole team stepped up in the state tournament, but you could tell their approach and their mindset changed,” Chaput said. “They knew it was their time and their run, and they weren’t going to be denied.” Sophomore Roman Villaire sniped one
learned a lot, and he taught me how to play a lot better than I usually can. All the other seniors too; they were great role models. They taught me how to play the game the right way.” Although Brother Rice is set to graduate nine seniors after this season, it’s all about enjoying the moment right now. Like senior groups have done time and
time again, the 2024 Brother Rice hockey team will have a strong look to them after the mark this senior group is set to leave. Until next season, Brother Rice will remain at the top of the Division 2 hockey rankings as the state champions. “Winning another state championship is the greatest feeling ever,” Marone said. “Going out with a bang, there’s no better feeling.”
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from the middle after a deke move left a Byron Center defender leaving an open shot towards the goalie, and Villaire made him pay. Villaire, who had 11 points during the regular season, was the unlikely hero Brother Rice needed in the state tournament, tallying seven points (third on the team). Chaput said Villaire showed his true potential during the state tournament run. “Him and I had our moments through the year where I thought he could be bringing more,” Chaput said. “I thought he could be more locked in and more intense with his play, and at times he went away from that, and other times he showed it. The talent level he has, if you can get the other things out of him on a more consistent basis, he’s a gamechanger and a difference-maker, and I think he showed it with that play.” Just a year removed from a semifinal loss to Trenton High, the energy from the Warriors showcased a team that wasn’t going to be denied this time around, especially considering the special group of seniors Brother Rice possessed this season, including Rosa, Marone, Brayden Ingram, Luke Sacca, Luke Crawford, Nick Allor, Jack Cassidy, Jack Schwartz and Caden Ferich. Ingram was impressive in net during the state tournament, earning a 2.42 goals against average and .917 save percentage in three games. The 2023 senior class is a special group for Brother Rice, but a program that has a history of winning seven state championships is accustomed to veteran leaders cementing their legacy. Marone, who played alongside his brother Ryan in the 2021 state championship, said the seniors of past years continue to leave a lasting impact on the team. “My brother was playing with me, and it was the greatest thing ever,” Marone said. “Playing on the same line as him too, we
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Tellers Guild to the StoryTime Guild. They also moved meetings from the Community House to the Birmingham Unitarian Church, which is almost equidistant from all of the different areas where members live. Now the StoryTime Guild is back in classrooms reading to children. The guild plans to read approximately 883 hours — including preparation time — this school year. They plan to read to 1,075 students in seven school districts, 11 schools and 46 classrooms. “We have done poetry, history, science and math, because you try to do as many different things as you can,” Wilson said. “You are there to enrich and to supplement, because the teachers have so much on their plate.” In addition to the book that they read to the classes, the StoryTime Guild provides further enrichment to the students by purchasing new books for each school. Each school year, volunteer storytellers are given funds to buy new books for the school library where they volunteered. This year, volunteers were given $100 in credit to purchase books at the Book Beat in Oak Park, where the StoryTime Guild is given a 20% discount. They choose books from award-winning authors and illustrators that are designed to spark greater interest in students. The funds for book purchases come from the spring luncheon. This year, the luncheon is on April 20 at the Birmingham
ABOVE: The StoryTime Guild is holding a luncheon April 20 at Birmingham Unitarian Church to raise money and collect items for Cass Community Social Services. RIGHT: For the last 30 years, the StoryTime Guild has been serving the community in three counties by reading to children. Photos provided by The StoryTime Guild
Unitarian Church, with the theme “High Times in Dry Times.” Storyteller Lois Sprengnether-Keel will speak at this Roaring 20s speakeasy-themed tea. The fundraiser will also collect items for CASS Community Social Services. “Not only do we help out with the reading, but we also do tons with charity,” Wilson said. Each month, members gather at the Birmingham Unitarian Church to listen to presentations. For more information about the luncheon and joining the StoryTime Guild, visit storytimeguild.weebly.com.
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Permanent full-time Equipment Operator position $51,272 - $59,592 annually (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit an application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, March 31, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download an employment application, please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment.
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TOP NOTCH CLEANING SERVICES Residential/Commercial Dusting, Mopping, Trash-Disposal, Vacuuming, Deep Cleaning Available Upon Request, Will Beat All Competitive Prices
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Hotchkiss Electric
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Dr. Electric
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Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.
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Lawn Maintenance
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PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.
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MASTER PLUMBER
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
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CITY ROOFING
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Professional Services THE RED CARRIAGE TRANSPORTATION Private Car Available for service to drive miss daisy, grandmother/grandfather etc. to appointments. Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, For information call
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Plumbing
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Tree Service BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
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DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB
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NEWS ITEMS TAKEN FROM SOME OF OUR LOCAL COVERAGE AREAS
BEVERLY HILLS AUTHOR PUBLISHES DEBUT BOOK BEVERLY HILLS — Emily S. Jacobs recently released “Live Your Life For
You (Not Your Mom),” self-published by Live Your Life Press. Jacobs recently moved back to Beverly Hills after living out west for 15 years. She is a nurse wellness coach living locally with her husband and two daughters. “Live Your Life For You (Not Your Mom)” shares Jacobs’ stories of her challenging relationship with her mother and how she grew to set boundaries, recognize toxicity and take control of her choices. It can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, and other retail stores.
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WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE WE ARE THE COMMUNITY!
ACROSS 1. Necktie alternative 6. Finish line 9. Show of appreciation 13. Biotic community 14. Hula dancer’s necklace 15. House duty 16. Sofia Costanza Brigida Villani Scicolone’s stage last name 17. International distress signal 18. Hogwarts professor, part werewolf 19. *”Avengers: ____,” second-highest grossing movie of all time 21. *Annexed Black Sea peninsula 23. Santa ____, Orange County 24. Multicolored horse 25. *Rand Paul’s title, abbr. 28. Youngster 30. *Type of spinner popular in the late 2010s 35. Between duet and quartet 37. Newspaper piece 39. Pope’s court 40. Bohemian 41. *Tonya and Harley Quinn to Margot Robbie, e.g. 43. *Like Millie Bobby Brown and friends in “Stranger Things” 44. Prows 46. Vaulting prop 47. Fencer’s blade 48. *Animated story of Elsa and Anna 50. Greek salad ingredient 52. Make #26 Down 53. Look through a book 55. Good times 57. *Global surveillance whistle-blower 61. *Swedish audio streamer 65. BBQ spot 66. Words at the altar (2 words) 68. Beneficiary 69. Anti-seniors sentiment 70. Ides mo. 71. Bone hollow 72. Prepare potatoes 73. Tide’s backward flow 74. City in France
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STEM CAMP TAKES PLACE DURING SPRING BREAK
NOVI — A five-day spring break camp focused on science, technology, engineering and math will be offered 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 27-31 at the Novi Civic Center, 45175 W. 10 Mile Road. During Camp Invention, campers will create a habitat for a robotic fish, construct a “spacepack,” engineer an “Astro-Arm” device and much more. The cost of the camp is $275. Extended day care is available with the program; it runs 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for an additional $100. Registration ends March 10. To register, visit campinvention.org or call (800) 968-4332.
SHE TOOK A STAND BY KEEPING HER SEAT METRO DETROIT — “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks”
is a film about Parks’ involvement in the civil rights movement, based on the bestselling biography by Jeanne Theoharis of the same title. It was recently screened at the Detroit Institute of Arts to a sold-out audience. “For years, the significance of her moment on the bus was minimized by groups claiming that she was simply tired that day, and just wanted to sit down,” said Elliot Wilhelm, the Detroit Film Theater’s curator of film. “Instead, the documentary demonstrates — factually and eloquently — that Rosa Parks was fully aware of the leadership, strength and humanity that moment embodied, and she continued to demonstrate that dedication to justice, equality and decency for the remainder of her life.” The film was followed by two panel discussions with the film’s executive producer, Soledad O’Brien; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson; American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten; the film’s directors, Yoruba Richen and Johanna Hamilton; and Rosa Parks’ grandnephew, Lonnie McCauley. The screening was co-presented by Soledad O’Brien Productions, the American Federation of Teachers, The League, Freep Film Festival, and Friends of the Detroit Film Theatre.
PROM CLOSET PROJECT TOUR COMING TO MACOMB MALL ROSEVILLE — Sparkle Network Founder Moe Lietz will bring her Prom Closet Project Tour to Macomb Mall from 2:30 to 7 p.m. March 31 and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1. Macomb Mall is located at 32233 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. Students set up appointments ahead of time and then come to the mall to search for a prom dress at no cost, along with shoes, jewelry and accessories. Appointments are needed. Those interested can send an email to sparkle.network3@gmail.com. Sparkle Network will send a form back to be completed. A completed form, picture ID and email confirmation are required for the appointment to be considered booked.
Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership members after attending a screening of “The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks” at the DIA: (Left to right) Deb Dorosh, Sheila Strunk, Lisa Morse, Monica Hayman and Ross York. Macomb Art Institute Authority Chair and Treasurer/Secretary of Macomb Cultural & Economic Partnership Ed Bruley said, “We were thankful we could bring 48 people to see the film in the evening, thanks to the DIA and the millage.” The Detroit Institute of Arts millage was on the ballot in March of 2020 and asked voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to renew the previous 10-year millage that provided free admission, transportation to the museum and other services to residents in the tricounty area.
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Robbery suspects get away with empty bank bag
SOUTHFIELD — Police officers responded to a call from a fast-food restaurant in the 24000 block of Telegraph Road for an armed robbery that had occurred at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 24. The reporting party told the officers that three unknown suspects had robbed an armored truck security driver at gunpoint. When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspects were gone. The reporting victim explained that a black sedan had entered the parking lot. She then observed a tall, slender male with a dark hoodie and mask exit the vehicle with a handgun. The suspect approached the security guard and pointed the gun at his head. The security guard said he was leaving the business with a bag of money and placed it in the armored truck on the passenger’s side. Before he could close the door, he was approached by two males dressed in all black with ski masks on. The first man, without saying anything, pointed a possibly silver handgun at him. The victim states that he slowly backed away from the suspects as they grabbed an empty red bank bag from the armored truck and fled to their vehicle, a black Ford Taurus. The investigation was ongoing.
Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint
SOUTHFIELD — A pizza delivery driver pulled up to a customer’s apartment complex in the 20000 block of Charlton at 10:19 p.m. Feb. 21. The delivery driver rang the doorbell, and when there was no answer, he noticed someone in the second-story window indicating that they had not ordered a pizza. The driver then went back into his car and called the customer. The customer stated that they were on their way to retrieve the order. While the delivery driver stood waiting, he observed two males around the age of 17 dressed in all black wearing ski masks. One of the men began to grab the pizza bag from the driver. When the driver did not let go, the other man pointed a handgun at him, and the driver released the bag. During the incident, the driver saw two more males come around the corner with handguns. The driver escaped back to his vehicle and watched as the suspects entered a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu. The driver trailed the suspects to get a license plate, but then the suspects stopped their vehicle, and two of the men got out, pointing handguns at the driver. The driver then sped off and was unable to get a license plate number because the vehicle had tinted windows and was unmarked.
The suspects took two large pizzas and garlic bread. The investigation was ongoing.
Firearms, shoes missing after home is ransacked
WEST BLOOMFIELD – On Feb. 13, residents on Deerfield Village Drive reportedly arrived home to find numerous bedrooms ransacked and shoes and firearms missing. Evidence technicians processed the scene. The suspects reportedly entered through an unlocked door. The case was turned over to detectives.
Suspect treated for opioid OD after electric shavers stolen from pharmacy
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Two males allegedly stole electric shavers from a pharmacy store on Orchard Lake Road at around 5:15 p.m. Feb. 15. The suspects left in a black Dodge Journey with items reported to be valued at more than $253. Officers located the vehicle at Orchard Lake and 14 Mile roads, and were able to recover the stolen items. One of the suspects was overdosing on narcotics, and officers supplied a nasal spray medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose. The West Bloomfield Fire Department was contacted to provide medical treatment. The incident was set to be reviewed by detectives.
Cadillac Escalade stolen, recovered by police
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 6000 block of Old Orchard Road for a Cadillac Escalade that was being stolen at approximately 12:45 a.m. Feb. 28. The owner of the Escalade was awoken by the sound of his vehicle starting in the driveway. When the owner looked outside, the Escalade was being driven off. The vehicle had been left unlocked in the driveway with the key fob inside. Officers were quickly able to locate the vehicle in the city of Detroit. The Detroit Police Department recovered the stolen vehicle at approximately 3 a.m. The case was under investigation.
Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen, recovered
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place on a report of a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee at approximately 5 a.m. Feb. 21. The vehicle had been parked one day prior at approximately 1 p.m. A spare key was left in the
vehicle, and it is believed that vehicle was unlocked. On Feb. 24, Detroit Auto Recovery advised that they had recovered the Jeep and it was in their possession. Officers responded to Detroit and processed the vehicle for fingerprints, with negative results. The case was under investigation.
Resident loses $92K in cryptocurrency fraud
BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham resident reported he had invested in cryptocurrency but was locked out of his account Feb. 14 at approximately 11 a.m. He contacted Coinbase and was advised his account was compromised, and the entire balance of $92,645.15 had been fraudulently transferred to another account. The case was under investigation.
Man attempts to cash fraudulent check
BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to Michigan United Credit Union at 600 E. Lincoln St. on a report of a man attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $645.70 at approximately 2 p.m. Feb.14. Officers confirmed with bank staff and the check’s owner that it was fraudulent and was originally made out to another individual for a different amount. The man was arrested.
Camera stolen
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 10:35 p.m. Feb. 26, someone stole a Ring doorbell camera from the front porch of a home in the 700 block of East Bloomfield Avenue, which is near 13 Mile and Rochester roads.
Thief steals Detroit police uniform pieces from car
NOVI — Part of the uniform of an off-duty Detroit police officer was stolen from the officer’s Chrysler Pacifica between the hours of midnight and 2 p.m. Feb. 20. The theft apparently took place in a residential area near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads. According to the report, the stolen uniform pieces consisted of a black vest with “Police” on the front and back, a 12th District patch on the front, a vinyl handcuff holder and vinyl radio holder, and a leather police belt containing a flashlight holder, a pistol holster, a Taser holster, a magazine holder and a Taser. Also taken were handcuffs and a microphone that were on the vest. The Detroit police officer told Novi police officers when he reported the items missing just before 6 p.m. that he had probably left his car unlocked and that his duty belt was under a blanket in the middle
row of seats and his vest was in the front seat out of sight, according to the report. He stated that he went to work at 8 a.m. in Detroit to do some paperwork and did not see if the above equipment was in his vehicle. He advised that he went to a couple of scenes for work in Detroit and then went to get a car wash at 2 p.m. At first, he reportedly stated he looked in the vehicle after the car wash and noticed the equipment was gone. He then stated later he noticed the equipment gone before going into the car wash, according to the report. He said he did not believe the equipment was stolen while he was at various scenes in Detroit, as he was always near his vehicle, according to the report. Police noted that he did not find his vehicle in disarray or appearing as if someone had ransacked the inside of his vehicle. No evidence was found in or on the vehicle. The Detroit officer provided Novi police with the serial number for his Taser. His handgun had not been in the vehicle during the theft. He later spoke to investigators and said he believed that it was a random larceny from his vehicle. He stated that he notified his supervisors at the Detroit Police Department and provided them with the Novi Police Department complaint number for the case.
Driver charged with drug possession following hotel disturbance
TROY — A suspect was arrested and charged after a disturbance at the Troy Marriott hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Road. Officers were dispatched to the scene at 11:01 p.m. Feb. 13 after reports of a suspicious person driving through the hotel’s parking lot, taking photos of vehicle license plates and shouting at hotel guests. Witnesses provided officers with the suspect vehicle’s last known location. Officers located a matching vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, entering a turnaround on Big Beaver Road and traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The driver, a 40-year-old Sterling Heights man, made several incoherent statements, according to officers, and claimed he was being followed and listened to via his cellphone. Officers said the driver gave them permission to retrieve his driver’s license from the center console, at which point they observed a glass meth pipe. After a search of the vehicle, a substance later confirmed to be cocaine was located. The driver was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance.
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