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DEVELOPMENT ON FORMER SARAH FISHER PROPERTY COULD BEGIN THIS YEAR BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — A property that holds a special place in the hearts of some local residents may begin to see redevelopment as soon as this year. The St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center was located on the northwest corner of 12 Mile and Inkster roads for approximately 75 years before relocating to Detroit more than 15 years ago. Since then, the center, which housed mothers and children in need, has been vacant. Cottages, a playroom and a chapel are all a part of the history of the center, located on more than 31 acres. The property, which is owned by Evangelical Homes of Michigan, has had “several” development proposals over the years, according to Farmington Hills City Council member Valerie Knol. She said some of the proposals have gotten as far as Farmington Hills’ Planning Commission, but there have been challenges in bringing a development proposal to fruition. “This site has to go before the Historic District Commission. … it’s a historic site,” Knol said. “Unfortunately, it’s a difficult site to redevelop due to the grade of the site and the topography — there is water on the site, and the site has a drop-off on it, so it’s not a flat site. So it makes it more difficult to redevelop.” Despite saying that it is a “very challenging site to develop,” Raj Patel, who is the owner and CEO of Optalis Healthcare, made an offer on the property and said, “Later this year, we plan on breaking ground on this.” Patel did not disclose the purchase offer. “There’s always a contingency until you see a building,” he See PROPERTY on page 5A

ABOVE AND LEFT: After being vacant for more than 15 years, the site of the former St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center is the location for a potential development project in Farmington Hills. A skilled rehabilitation facility and condominiums may be developed at the site. Photos provided by Ken Klemmer

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FARMINGTON — Farmington coach Laura Guzman wanted to give her team a challenge early on in the season before league play began. Opening the season 1-4 with double-digit losses to Royal Oak and North Farmington, Farmington’s experienced core knew they were not playing up to their potential — specifically, a 52-11 loss to North Farmington in their fourth game, which senior guard Carissa Hankins said was season-altering. Once Farmington’s Oakland Activities Association-Blue league competition hit, they were beyond battle-tested, and it showed quickly. “I would say it definitely put a chip on our shoulder, and it showed us things we need to work on, like breaking a press or playing against teams who are tall, because we don’t have a bigger team,” Hankins said. “Also, it made us feel like we never want to lose like See HOOPS on page 15A

ABOVE: Farmington guard Carissa Hankins takes the ball up during Farmington’s game against Detroit Henry Ford in the first round of districts Feb. 27 at North Farmington High School.

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LEFT: Farmington junior Faryn Ellington guards a Detroit Henry Ford player during Farmington’s 90-7 win. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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said. “The proposed development will happen under what’s called the planned unit development. … Essentially, what a PUD is, is specific, targeted zoning for a site. … We’re doing a mixed-use here.” Optalis is a skilled rehabilitation facility, and Patel said that his company develops buildings for rehabilitation and nursing homes in several markets, including southeast Michigan. The plan is for Optalis to occupy the south part of the property. But with the property being so large, a co-developer is also in the mix. Robertson Brothers develops condominiums, which are expected to go on the north side of the property. “Optalis Healthcare is purchasing the site from the current seller,” Patel said. “They’re selling us the entire site … and then Optalis is going to sell, then, in turn, a portion of the site to Robertson Brothers. … We don’t need the whole 30 acres, so I’m selling what I don’t need to them.” At a regular meeting last August, the Farmington Hills City Council approved the development proposal, with five City Council members in favor of it and Mary Newlin opposed. At the meeting, Charmaine KettlerSchmult, who is the director of planning and community development for Farmington Hills, stated that the city’s Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval for the development project in July. Patel shared details about Optalis’ part of the proposed development. “We are going to develop the southern half of the site; (it) will be a single building, 100-room skilled nursing and rehabilitation center,” he said. “It will be a state-of-the-art facility — probably one of the better ones in southeast Michigan — and it will be a great addition to Farmington Hills’ health care infrastructure.” Tim Loughrin is the director of land acquisition for Robertson Brothers, and he said their part will occupy about 15 acres. “We did get approved from the Planning Commission (and) the City Council, and we’re negotiating on a PUD development agreement for 64 townhomes — threestory townhomes and 30 detached condominium single-story ranches. So, it’s kind of a mix of those two products,” Loughrin said. The townhomes are expected to be between 1,300 and 1,600 square feet, with the detached ranches being around 1,850 square feet. Although Loughrin, who chose not to

disclose a purchase price, said that there are potential modifications with the plan coming in the next couple months, the hope is to get started on land development sometime this year. “We build as we sell, typically, so I’d guess we’d probably be building about … 30 to 40 homes a year,” he said. “So that would take us, probably, about three years to build out — three to four years.” At the City Council meeting last August, Newlin shared her reason for opposing the development project. “It’s not a good look for the city to have a nursing home on every single corner. I know you say it’s rehab, but it’s a nursing home,” Newlin said. “For me, it still doesn’t bring to the city what I think we need, which is families. I don’t see a place where children go out to a yard (and) play. … If it was all homes, it’d be one thing, but I’m not supportive of this nursing home on this corner.” In response to Newlin’s comments, Patel said, “This facility is not an assisted-living facility. This is a skilled nursing facility.” A resident voiced some concerns about the project during the public comments portion of the City Council meeting. “You do not have eco-friendly accreditation,” she said of the development. “I’m not real savvy to all of this, but I know that it’s using or not using environmentally friendly materials and appliances when you build your structures. … I think that this council should not let the ink on the rubber stamp be used. I think you need to find out more clarification on the side that’s rehabilitation versus the side that’s going to be homes, because it looks like to me you’re using Optalis Healthcare as a shield to just build houses there.” Farmington Hills Mayor Vicki Barnett responded to those comments. “The material that will be used for building these projects will be recaptured from the developments that they’re taking down in order to put this up. … There is no shielding; this has been a very open process along the way,” she said. “I can assure you that this has not been rubber-stamped. … What you’re seeing tonight is the final iteration, maybe, of a project that has been multiple years, multiple meetings, both between planning and City Council, the neighbors, the neighborhood, and our engineering department.” Farmington Hills resident Cynthia Lietz shared some thoughts about the development proposal via a text message. “It saddens me to even think that Sarah Fisher would be something other than what the original founders sole purpose and desires were for that location,” she stated. “The See PROPERTY on page 14A

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the release states. Chemical de-icers should be used according to their recommended application amount, with a shovel used to clear areas of slush and salt after products melt the ice, according to the release. “To lessen the risk of de-icers, always supervise your dogs while outside to prevent them from ingesting salt off the ground,” the release states. “When returning home, use a towel to clean off your dog’s paws, legs and belly and remove any de-icers that may be hitching a ride in your dog’s fur or between their toes. Check paws for any signs of irritation, cuts or swelling.” Putting booties on a dog’s paws can also reduce the risk of injury or illness. “Every dog reacts differently, and it may take patience and training to make booties part of your winter routine,” the release states. “You can also apply wax-based petrolatum or lanolin products to protect paws from ice and cold — just talk with your veterinarian first to determine which products might be best for your dog. For those who do not want to use de-icers, products such as sand or kitty litter can provide some additional traction on icy surfaces, but it won’t melt the ice. While the urge to hibernate is understandable in the winter months, it’s important that you and your dogs get outside for some exercise, fresh air and playtime together, even in the cold and snow.” To learn more about keeping pets safe, visit the AVMA website at avma.org/Cold Weather.

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Holocaust Center set to explore women’s stories March 8

Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, Detroit residents and co-hosts of HGTV’s “Bargain Block,” will appear at the Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show March 18-19. The free event will take place at Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Center, located at 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. “This year’s show will have more than a hundred different home improvement professionals showcasing the latest products and trends for the home, plus attendees can shop dozens of artisans for beautiful home furnishings,” according to a press release. For more information, visit YourHomeShows.com.

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FARMINGTON HILLS — On March 8, the Zekelman Holocaust Center is scheduled to host a program titled “Where Are All the Women? Untold Experiences from the Holocaust.” The program is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and features Wayne State University doctoral candidate Katie Chaka Parks. “In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the program will examine how research and teaching of the Holocaust are often reflected through the lens of men and their experiences,” a release about the program states. “Parks will illuminate the untold stories of women during the Holocaust and acknowledge how and why their experiences were different because they were women.” There is no charge to attend, and refreshments will be served, according to the release. The release also states that registration is required, as space is limited. To register, visit holocaustcenter.org/March. The Zekelman Holocaust Center is located at 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills. senior services, cultural arts and recreation. The camps include sports, nature, arts, music, dance and theater. “Staff members are provided with training, mentoring and the support needed to have a fulfilling and successful experience as a City employee,” the release states. Special hiring events are set for 11 a.m. Sunday, March 12, at the Farmington Hills Nature Center, 24915 Farmington Road, and at 5 p.m. Monday, March 20, at The Hawk Community Center at 29995 W. 12 Mile Road. To learn more, visit fhgov.com/employment. According to the release, the pay ranges from $11 to $20 per hour.

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The Farmington Concert Band has announced a special concert for kids on Sunday, March 19, at 3 p.m. at The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center. The FCB, under the direction of Damien Crutcher, presents “Wild Symphony,” composed from author Dan Brown’s best-selling children’s book of the same name. “Wild Symphony” is accompanied by illustrations from the book and narration by Dan Brown on screen as the band performs his original music. “This colorful musical and visual experience is ideal for preschool and elementary kids and their families,” a press release states. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $5 for children and students when purchased in advance. For more information, to purchase tickets or to watch a short video sample of the show, visit fcbmusic.org.

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METRO DETROIT — Anyone with a family member who owned property in northern Michigan can recall the memory of weekend trips Up North to the cottage or the lake house. The simple sight of a long-lasting general store or a go-to ice cream spot can evoke a longing to possibly own their own place Up North one day, but buyers would be hardpressed to find a healthy amount of property inventory throughout Northern Michigan. From Traverse City to Caseville, properties have been bought up at the first sight of a listing, and Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor Matthew Bazner attributed the active market to the COVID-19 pandemic. “A lot of people who couldn’t go anywhere had to cancel trips, so they just purchased a cottage in Michigan, and that really spurted the prices up,” Bazner said. So, what cities are the hot commodities of Northern Michigan right now? It’s really all based on the preference of the buyer. On the western side, Traverse City,

Grand Haven, Harbor Springs and Petoskey have been popular on the market due to their wintertime activities. “In Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Petoskey area, you also have those amenities in the winter and not just in the summer, because you have ski resorts to take advantage of as well,” Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor Renee Pfeil said. Traverse City, while one of the more expensive locations, has been recognized as a premium location for buyers. Showcasing a city life, wineries and a lake presence as well, Traverse City has been hot on the market. Pfeil, who grew up in the Cheboygan area, said Traverse City’s versatility has been its biggest attribute. “Traverse City has become a really popular area just because of all the amenities,” Pfeil said. “You still kind of have access to get to a Target, all the city living places, the wineries, but you still have the lakes to take advantage of, the beautiful beaches, the dunes and all that.” Towards the middle part of Northern See PROPERTIES on page 13A

Most people start out alone on the road to success and some are fortunate enough to find the right partner along the way. That’s the story of Team Peterson Jackson Real Estate Professionals brokered by eXp Realty LLC, led by Realtors LaShawn Peterson and Towanna Jackson, through their office on Lahser Road in Southfield. “We do two things: We sell residential and commercial real estate properties in the metro Detroit area. We also train, coach and mentor real estate agents to success, to have a successful career,” Jackson said. “We’re a high-volume team,” Peterson added. “Our success and values push our mission of increasing home ownership in the African American community and building generational wealth.” February is Black History Month in the U.S., a time to honor the contributions and sacrifices made by African Americans in the United States, and also to reflect upon the Black experience. As successful Black women, Peterson and Jackson said that experience is changing when it comes to real estate. “Typically in the Black community, we’ll buy a home and we’ll live there for generations,” Peterson said. “Now, people don’t want to do that anymore. They want variety. They want to move out of their starter home. They want to move into their forever home. We help them realize their dreams.” Jackson has been in business since 2016, and Peterson began her career in real estate a year later. They hit the $10 million sales mark in 2021 and 2022, and sold 100 properties in 2020, in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Peterson has called Southfield home for 25 years, and Jackson is a lifelong resident of Oakland County. They moved to Farmington Hills in March 2020 and currently reside there, while their office remains in Southfield. Their experience, professionalism, dedication to their clients and attention to detail have forged an

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outstanding reputation with clients. “We try to make sure our clients have a great home-buying experience, home-selling experience. We’re big on education and educating the consumer about what we’re going through, the whole the process, how title and escrow plays a part in purchasing land and homes, and also commercial properties,” Jackson said. That reputation has put them in the best possible position to train other agents seeking success through client service. “The main thing that we tell them is that there is a science to selling real estate,” Peterson said. “We have to be consistent. You have to consistently show up every day, and you have to work your database and your sphere of inﬂuence. You will have all the business that you need if you network and talk to people. “I always tell them, ‘Talk to 10 people every day. Tell them who you are and what you do and how you can help them, and your business will grow. You will not be struggling for clients.’ We teach them the principles of real estate and we also teach them ethics: how to do it ethically,” Peterson said. Jackson added, “We focus on branding. We focus on marketing for them, just letting them know that you can grow your brand organically. We do a lot with accountability, setting those goals that you want to reach through your sales volume. We also try to stress building relationships with your clients, other vendors, building relationships with other agents.” Team Peterson Jackson believes that real estate should be a part of the community and that is reﬂected in the team’s educational outreach programs, including a seminar for home buyers. The team also sponsors a women’s football team. To connect with Team Peterson Jackson Real Estate Professionals brokered by eXp Realty, call (248) 270-2956 or visit teampetersonjackson.com.

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Michigan, the lakefront properties will always hold extensive value on the market. With Michigan universally recognized as one of the top states for boating, it’s no secret why areas like Burt Lake, Charlevoix and Mullet Lake have continued to be vacation spots. “The other area is that whole chain of lakes from Cheboygan, Lake Huron, going into the Cheboygan River, Mullet Lake, Burt Lake and Crooked Lake,” Pfeil said. “That whole boating scene is pretty popular in the summer and a nice area where inventory is still really low because it’s hard to find stuff on the water there.” Typical prices in the channel lakes between Burt and Mullet lakes have ranged from $300,000 to $500,000, with the higher-priced properties typically offering an updated three-bedroom lakefront property. Ruthann Cantile, a Cheboygan native, recently purchased a lakefront house on Lake Huron, between Mackinaw City and Cheboygan, which she plans to turn into an Airbnb. Cantile said she’s excited to show visitors what the area has to offer.

“It’s kind of nice to share Cheboygan’s lakes, rivers and trails in not only summertime but wintertime activities, like snowmobiling and ice fishing,” Cantile said. Areas in the middle of Michigan such as Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake and Roscommon continue to be popular, specifically for buyers with proximity to metro Detroit in mind. Bazner said he’s come across two types of buyers looking for vacation properties in Michigan. “You find that you have two different types of people,” Bazner said. “The first is how far people want to be from metro Detroit, and the other is people who find a place wherever they want.” Areas such as Caseville, Lexington, Port Huron and Tawas Lake have provided the lakefront properties while also saving metro Detroit-based buyers time on driving. Lexington, Caseville and Port Huron still offer a walk-around-town feel while providing the summertime feel that buyers are looking for. “I’ve had clients who were really more interested in Tawas Lake, Higgins Lake, Caseville and Port Huron area just because the drive time is better,” Pfeil said. Michiganders aren’t the only ones in the market for second homes in Michigan. Wis-

consin, Ohio and Illinois natives continue to populate the market. With time not necessarily being a consideration for out-of-state buyers, Pfeil said there are certain areas that seem to be primarily occupied by out-of-state residents. “Up in Northern Michigan, Harbor Springs, Mullet Lake, Petoskey, Charlevoix — all that is a wide variety,” Pfeil said.

“There’s a lot of people who don’t live in Michigan that have a second home in Michigan. I know a lot of people in Chicago will travel on the west side along there in Lake Michigan.” For Michiganders, Bazner said the buying habits are a little different. “Southeast Michigan people tend to go anywhere; it’s ‘show me a lake,’” Bazner said.

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founders were the Daughters of Charity and their vision was to help orphaned children, the sick and the destitute. They started with only $8.50, a lot of prayer, and they moved mountains. My prayer is for someone to pick up the baton and finish the race.” Knol said that the latest plan has made it through the Historic District Commission, the Planning Commission and the City Council. She said that the Historic District Commission required that the chapel that is located on the property be preserved. “So the developer is going to restore the chapel. … It’s going to be connected to the skilled rehab,” Knol said. “This chapel will be restored, and it can be used as a gathering space for the nursing staff to hold meetings in there; family members coming to visit their family, their loved ones that are in there for rehab, can use this space as like a reflection room for a quiet space … kind of a multi-purpose gathering space. … And also, they are going to work with the Historic District Commission to honor the significance of the Sarah Fisher home, so … they’re still working on this plan, but the idea is that they could include artwork, photographs or descriptive information about the Sarah Fisher home for girls, and they could include that into this chapel, which is going to be used as kind of a reflection room or a multipurpose room.” Knol also said that the Historic District Commission is requiring the developer to reuse, “as much as possible,” materials and sculptures that are on the site. “You wouldn’t want to use those on the homes or the short-term skilled nursing facility, but they could use those, for example, (as) signage if they build some sort of block for the signage to go on, or they could be used in a decorative walkway,” she said.

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“Also, there could be walking paths with some artwork … and they could use some of these historic sculptures or materials that they’re able to preserve in some of these outdoor amenities throughout the property.” Knol said that the proposed development is an example of a good partnership, which involved Optalis, Robertson Brothers, the Planning Commission, the City Council and the Historic District Commission. “And of course, the neighbors, because there’s a single-family residential neighborhood just to the east of this property, and they were very active and involved in this process,” she said. “With numerous meetings with all the different, interested stakeholders, I think we were able to come to a good development. … I think, ultimately, with everyone compromising, all these different parties … we’re going to end up with a high-quality development that’s realistic.” Farmington Hills City Council member Ken Massey said that he is glad that things have gotten to a point “where we seem to be moving forward.” “It was the … Historic District Commission meeting with the developer, City Council representatives and Planning Commission representatives that were able to kinda talk through what could be allowed, what could happen, and I think they came to a good consensus, and that has to actually be recognized,” Massey said. “There were a series of meetings to talk through where the challenges existed and how could we overcome the challenges, because each group has their own rules.” One of Knols’ roles for the Farmington Hills City Council is to serve as the liaison to the Historic District Commission. “So I was kind of involved with this from two angles — from being the liaison for the Historic District Commission, as well as being on City Council,” she said. Patel credited Knol with being an “ally

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basketball for three-plus years.” Thorpe, a Madonna University commit, was dominant offensively this season, leading the team in scoring. While Thorpe’s contributions were something Farmington could count on, Jones’ return to the lineup has been longawaited. Jones, who missed her junior season due to an ankle injury, emerged as a reliable option on the offensive end this season. Hankins said the acquisition of one player has helped the offense operate at a much more efficient pace this season. “We got a new transfer player that allowed us to have more guard play, Zipporah Johnson, and that really strengthened us,” Hankins said. “It’s also been us able to work together and have a common goal to win.”

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FARMINGTON — Farmington officers responded to Floral Street for a reported structure fire at 7:54 a.m. Feb. 6. Officers arrived to find smoke coming from the walls of the structure. Officers ensured that all residents were out, and they began to extinguish the fire. It was later determined that the fire started due to faulty electrical wiring.

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in facilitating the dialogue between the city and us.” “What we’re trying to do is accomplish what you could call, essentially, threading multiple needles at the same time, and I think we’ve found that delicate, fragile balance that took us 2 1/2 years working with the city, the Planning Commission, (and) the City Council — several iterations of design changes and so forth to kind of find all the boxes getting checked,” Patel said. “Everybody had a seat at the table, and we found what I would call the perfect project for this site that checks all the boxes. … We’re pretty excited to see it through; not at the end of

the road yet, but close.” Patel anticipates that it could take a couple of years to build the skilled rehabilitation facility. “We have opportunities for the public to revisit it as we restore it, almost like a park-style feel,” he said. Knol said that community members have inquired about what is going on with the site “numerous” times and that it is satisfying to have made progress. “It’s beneficial in a couple different ways. First of all, a vacant, dilapidated site is going to be turned back into productive use and will be attractive once again,” she said. “And additionally, it will provide needed housing — the ranch detached condos are in demand; you have a lot of … baby boomers and seniors that live in this community that like ranch-style housing. … And then

additionally, it’s tax revenue for the city, so by turning the site into a productive use again, (it) helps with the tax base and the community.” Knol is not interested in having a historic site sit vacant, and she is pleased that the process that has been started could lead to a positive resolution. “Ideally, I think it’s a really good outcome when you can preserve the historic building — rehab it and preserve it — but also find an adaptive use for it, so that it’s relevant in today’s society and we can get people in the historic building,” she said. “Right now, no one can see the chapel; no one can see anything on the Sarah Fisher site — I mean, it’s gated off. It’s closed. It’s shut down. … By putting it back into productive use, it accomplishes a variety of goals, so I think that’s a win-win.”

Kettler-Schmult also weighed in on the development. “(The) property has been vacant for a very long time,” she said. “It’s always a concern with the community having resources that are not being utilized. It would be tremendous for the community having new assets at that location. … What’s there now, quite a bit of it will be taken away and has deteriorated over time.” Patel referred to the site as one that is “near and dear” to a lot of people. “We feel like it’s gonna be a win-win for the city, for us, the community, and we’re looking forward to (getting) this over the finish line,” he said. Evangelical Homes did not respond to requests for comment by press time. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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Stuffed animals, blankets and books were among the items that students at Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills placed inside backpacks to help provide comfort to patients with pediatric cancer. was 9 years old when she died last June. “There were tears, but they were so respectful,” Wilson said. “She was this bright, happy, well-adjusted little girl, based on her parents’ description.” Wilson said that Torgow rarely got down about her diagnosis. “She had four brothers and sisters, and they basically went to live at the hospital for a month at a time,” Wilson said. “She sounded like a remarkable girl, and I’m sorry I didn’t get to meet her. But she has definitely left an impression on the kids. … We feel like she’s kind of the ninth student in the room.” Prior to putting together the care packages, the students also heard from an occupational therapist who discussed the physical limitations of a child who is going through chemotherapy and radiation. Jillian Schaffer was one of the students who took the class. She discussed what she took from the experience. “I think the fact that we got to help people, and it wasn’t just talking about acts of kindness, (it was) actually doing something and putting it out there to help people in the world,” Schaffer said. Blake Weitzman was another student in the class, and he also took something from it. “Having the feeling that we helped someone,” he said. “(It will) most likely be something that they’ll remember for their whole life. … It was a thought of kindness, and I think that it’s what they need. It’s a hard time for them.” Wilson said that the students were “into this project.” According to her, they presented the idea of making it a legacy project at Hillel to the school’s leadership committee. “We do things around here, but a lot of it’s centered on fundraising, which is a valuable experience for kids to have, but when you get your hands dirty and you’re making those bracelets and you’re doing that research and you’re talking to families who have lost a child, it becomes much more ingrained; there’s a stronger connection to the cause than just raising money,” Wilson said. “So that was something that was really an impor-

tant aspect of this class. … To me, it’s lifechanging for them.” Wilson said that she has been a teacher for 23 years. She described the students in the class as articulate, thoughtful, considerate and compassionate. The Tikkun Olam class has been so rewarding that she said she would like to teach it “all day, every day.” “It just really had a deep impact on these kids,” Wilson said. “It was a really rewarding experience for me as an educator.” Weitzman didn’t know what was in store when he took the class.

“When I joined the class at the beginning of the year, I had no clue what to expect,” he said. “I had no clue what Tikkun Olam is. … I thought it was very rewarding, very heartfelt; it makes you feel good. … It was a really great thing to do, and I hope that this next class for Tikkun Olam also has great ideas.” The class also exceeded Schaffer’s expectations. “It was a lot bigger than I thought,” she said. “We really made an impact.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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It was preceded by Segment 2, from Coolidge Highway to 13 Mile Road, which began in October 2018 and wrapped up in November 2020, costing $224 million; and Segment 1, from South Boulevard to Coolidge Highway, which started in August 2016 and finished in September 2017, to the tune of $90.9 million. In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads. While the changes promise to bring about greater safety and efficiencies across the region, some at the local level have their concerns. Mark Bliss, mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said the project has been especially hard on his community.

“I hope that it all is worth it in the end, because very few communities across this entire giant project have been impacted even 10% as much as Madison Heights has,” Bliss said. “We have suffered major closures on major arteries of our city. Madison Heights is only 7.8 square miles, and we have 30,000 residents here relying on these major roads. So as we’ve been going through this construction project now for some years, all of that traffic is being diverted into residential side streets, and it’s going to cause us a long-term issue that I’m not sure MDOT and the state have really factored in with this project. And our local roads are going to need replacements and updates much quicker now because of the additional traffic, specifically related to some of the trucks that have had to move off I-75 due to these closures. And then there are the added gas costs to fixed-income residents

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Unpaid taxi bills reported

An investigation revealed that the suspects cut a catalytic converter from a Ferndale business van using a Sawzall, according to Ferndale police. Officers recovered two additional catalytic converters, burglary tools and a police scanner inside the suspects’ vehicle.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Buxton Drive stated that a man she does not know was dropped off at her residence by a taxi at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 26. She reported that it was the third time the same man has been dropped off at her residence, and with each occurrence, the man walks toward her residence and then runs into the neighborhood without paying the taxi bill. West Bloomfield Police Department officers and detectives believe they have identified a suspect and were set to follow up on possible charges.

Vehicle taken at hospital

Money drained from retirement account

Thief takes bass guitar

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A large amount of money was transferred out of the retirement account of a resident on Hillcrest Court at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30. The money was reportedly transferred into a fraudulently created account. The case was turned over to detectives.

Customer pays with counterfeit bills

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report pertaining to a residence on Pinehurst Drive dated Jan. 23, a business owner stated that her junk removal company was hired to remove a mattress from the residence. The company was paid in cash with several counterfeit bills, according to the report. The case was turned over to detectives.

Police arrest 2 suspects in catalytic converter theft

FERNDALE — Two people were arrested after they were caught allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Ferndale. According to a press release, Ferndale police responded at 3:52 a.m. Feb. 16 to the 2400 block of Burdette Street, near Woodward Heights and Hilton Road, for a report of a larceny. The person who called the police heard a saw cutting in a nearby parking lot. Officers found a man underneath a van with a catalytic converter next to him. The suspect ran and entered a Ford F-150 parked in the lot, driven by a second man. “The driver quickly reversed, nearly hitting an officer and striking another parked vehicle,” the release states. “Officers shouted commands to stop. The driver disregarded commands and drove forward, nearly striking a second officer. The suspects fled in the F-150 southbound on Burdette St.” Officers pursued the vehicle, and the pursuit ended when the F-150 crashed into a lane divider at the John C. Lodge service drive and Hubbell Street in Detroit. Both suspects reportedly fled on foot, but police said they were arrested without incident.

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole the complainant’s 2013 Nissan Sentra at William Beaumont University Hospital. The vehicle had been left unlocked and running while the owner went inside to get directions. ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole a bass guitar from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle that was parked in the 4200 block of Coolidge Highway, north of 12 Mile Road.

Booze, cash stolen in gas station break-in

FARMINGTON — At approximately 3 a.m. Jan. 30, Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Shell gas station at 37375 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering. Officers arrived to find that the front door had been pried open. An investigation revealed that two male suspects had broken in and stolen multiple bottles of alcohol and cash. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Vehicle vanishes

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole a black 2020 Ford Edge belonging to an 80-year-old Madison Heights man while it was parked in the 27000 block of Lenox Avenue sometime between 11 p.m. Jan. 22 and 2:21 a.m. Jan. 23.

invasion at approximately 10 p.m. Feb. 11. The homeowners arrived home to find the master bedroom door locked from the inside. The homeowners then discovered that the glass patio door had been broken. Officers cleared the house and discovered that several personal belongings had been stolen from inside the master bedroom. The crime is believed to have occurred between 5:30 and 10 p.m. The case was under investigation.

Thief steals Dodge Charger from Twelve Oaks parking lot

NOVI — A 2021 Dodge Charger was stolen from the Twelve Oaks Mall parking lot near California Pizza Kitchen, according to a report. Police were dispatched to the Twelve Oaks lot, where a man claimed he had parked his Charger near orange pole No. 37 at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. The man said that when he got off work at 9 p.m., there was a different vehicle in the spot where he had parked his car, and he saw shattered glass on the ground near the parking spot. The man described his vehicle as being light gray with all tinted windows and no distinguishing features. He told police that his vehicle was locked and also had a wheel lock equipped to the steering wheel at the time it was stolen. He said that there was an Apple AirTag inside his vehicle when it was stolen, and he could have a possible location. The last known location for his vehicle, according to the AirTag, was in Detroit at 12:48 p.m. Feb. 11. Novi Police contacted the Detroit Police Department based on the Apple AirTag data, but according to the report, Detroit police were unable to locate the vehicle. The man was given a report number, and according to the report, has filed an insurance claim.

Suspect unsuccessful in breaking and entering

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Police officers took a report of fraud from a resident in the 4000 block of Nearbrook Road Feb. 7. The victim discovered that someone had hacked his PayPal account, and approximately $10,000 had been transferred out of his account, along with $32,775 worth of cryptocurrency. Police believe that the suspect was able to fraudulently clone the victim’s cellphone. The case was under investigation.

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to 33877 Woodward Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering in progress at 8:43 p.m. Feb. 12. Witnesses reported hearing glass break on the south side of the building and seeing a subject dressed in all black fleeing the scene. Officers observed the broken glass and cleared the building upon arrival. It appeared that the suspect did not gain entry to the building. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect, with negative results. The suspect was later arrested by Ferndale police for attempting a similar incident in Ferndale. The suspect admitted to unsuccessfully attempting to gain entry into 33877 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham.

Home invasion reported

Victim loses over $50,000 to scammer

Cellphone cloning leads to PayPal account hack

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Sherwood Glen for a home

BIRMINGHAM — On Feb. 7 at approximately 12:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Birmingham

Police Department lobby to take a fraud report. The victim, a 69-year-old man, reported that he was the victim of fraudulent activity. The victim received an email from a fraudulent PayPal account stating that fraudulent activity had occurred in the victim’s account and to contact the phone number listed in the email. Upon calling the number, the victim spoke with an unknown subject posing as a PayPal employee. The victim then provided personal banking and other information to the individual. The victim also allowed the individual to remotely access his personal computer several times. The unknown subject advised the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the numbers, which he did. Over the course of several weeks, the victim provided approximately $47,422 to the unknown subject through purchased gift cards. After becoming suspicious, the victim contacted his bank, who informed him that he was the victim of a scam. The bank said that because the victim purchased all of the gift cards himself, they are unable to reimburse him. In total, the victim lost $52,422 as a result of the scam. An investigation was ongoing.

Dogs stolen from hotel room

SOUTHFIELD — On the morning of Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 27000 block of Northwestern Highway regarding the larceny of two dogs taken from the reporting victim’s room. The victim and her boyfriend had been using the hotel room to house five dogs. Someone forced entry into the room between 5 and 8 a.m. and stole two of the dogs. While a breed is not listed in the description, the first dog is light gray with brown paws, and the second dog is dark gray. The value of the dogs is on the higher end, and it is believed that they were taken and then sold. A subject who had watched the dogs is believed to be the prime suspect in the investigation.

Man reports vehicle missing and then is arrested

TROY — SOUTHFIELD — On Jan. 31, a male victim reported to police that his vehicle had been stolen. He stated that the keys had been taken during a party held at his home where there were several people present. The 2013 gray Dodge Dart was recovered two days later when it was returned to the victim’s home on North Park Drive. The victim’s stepson was identified as the one who had taken the vehicle. Upon originally filing the report, police discovered that the victim had a warrant for his arrest and thus was taken into custody.