4/3/24 West Bloomfield Beacon

Regional elected officials, residents speak out against WB Board of Ed’s 4-2 decision to demolish Roosevelt

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approve demolition of the Roosevelt Elementary School building in Keego Harbor.

However, by the end of a lengthy meeting that included approximately 45 public comments, those hopes had been dashed.

At a Board of Education meeting last September, in a 5-2 vote, board members passed a recommendation to demolish the Roosevelt building and playground.

At that meeting, Deborah Evans and Carol Finkelstein were the two members to vote against the recommendation, with Julie Beaty, Stacy Brickman, Nelson Hersh, Ashleigh Davis and Wm. Art Holdsworth voting in favor of the recommendations.

Some residents had hoped for at least two other board members to align with Evans and Finkelstein and make a motion to revisit the previous decision at the March 18 meeting.

However, at the meeting, demolition and abatement bids were approved in a 4-2 vote, with no motion put forth to reconsider the previous decision.

Evans and Finkelstein voted no on the demolition and abatement bids, with Brickman, Hersh, Davis and Holdsworth voting yes.

Due to an unforeseen circumstance, Beaty was not present for the vote.

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West Bloomfield girls basketball reclaims state title, beats Grand Blanc 60-30

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK

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In a journey to the state title game, there’s sometimes a point where one win can make you feel unstoppable heading onto the brightest stage of the season.

For West Bloomfield, beating Rockford in the state semifinals March 22, a rematch

of last year’s Division 1 state championship matchup where Rockford earned a 40-36 win, was all the confidence the Lakers needed to finish off the season strong.

Sure, it took a three-pointer to beat the regulation buzzer from senior Indya Davis to force overtime against Rockford, where West

See HOOPS on page 10A

Photo by Erin Sanchez Residents showed up at a West Bloomfield School District Board of Education meeting March 18 to protest the demolition of the Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor. At the meeting, in a 4-2 vote, the board approved bids for abatement and demolition.

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The 28h edition of the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Awards is scheduled to take place May 1 at West Bloomfield Middle School.

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Local retailers and restaurants are coming together to offer special giveaways and sales incentives for all ages at the annual Spring Stroll event, sponsored by Warby Parker. This event will take place in downtown Birmingham 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13.

This event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit ALLINBirmingham.com/strollregister.

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Youth Recognition Awards shine spotlight on local students

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Carol Hack has been a part of the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance program for approximately 35 years.

Since making the decision to get involved, aside from observing how the nonprofit has grown, Hack, who is currently a member-at-large, has also noticed the positive effect it can have on the lives of youth.

West Bloomfield Youth Assistance is a nonprofit organization that offers professional counseling services and conducts prevention programs for youth and their families in the West Bloomfield School District.

According to Hack, every school district in Oakland County has a youth assistance program.

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Spring Stroll offers free family fun in downtown Birmingham

Upon registration, attendees will receive instructions on how to check in for the Spring Stroll. At the event, attendees will receive a bag for collecting swag from local businesses, an event map and an optional activity sheet.

As attendees are browsing local businesses for the latest spring merchandise, they will encounter promotions and giveaways from participating businesses.

In the past, most stores have offered giveaways during the Spring Stroll, but this year, most stores

are offering shopping incentives and promotions that can be used on the day of the stroll. Some stores are even offering return incentives, in case someone wants to come back and shop at a later time.

“Last year was a huge success. We had over 30 participating merchants, and we expect this year to be the same,” Birmingham Shopping District Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Erika Bassett said.

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PRESCHOOL FAIR SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 13

WATERFORD — The Oakland County Preschool Fair is scheduled to take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13 at Oakland Schools’ main campus, located at 2111 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford.

According to a press release, the fair is designed to “lay a solid educational foundation for the community’s youngest learners.”

In a collaboration between Oakland Schools, Great Start Collaborative Oakland and Michigan’s Great Readiness Program, the fair is an opportunity for families to learn about over 30 countywide preschool programs, according to the release.

“Attendees can interact directly with educators, engaging in in-depth conversations about each program’s curricular and developmental benefits,” the release states. “Child-teacher interaction sessions are designed to showcase the nurturing and educational environments prospective students will be a part of.”

The fair is set to feature hands-on activities and to demonstrate learning approaches Oakland County preschool programs implement.

An enrollment booth, raffles and refreshments will be part of the fair.

“This partnership between Oakland Schools, Great Start Collaborative Oakland, and Michigan’s Great Start Readiness Program underscores our shared commitment to ensuring the highest standards of early childhood education are accessible to all families in Oakland County,” Oakland Schools’ Director of Early Childhood Dawn Koger stated in the release. “We are thrilled to offer this platform for parents to make informed decisions about their children’s early education in a supportive and engaging environment.”

For more information, visit greatstartoakland.org.

Jewish Family Service receives grant

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service announced that it has received a “generous” grant from the Donald R. and Esther Simon Foundation that will allow JFS to provide emergency financial assistance for “vulnerable,” low-income community members who need access to food, shelter, transportation and other basic needs.

“The financial effects of COVID-19 continue to weigh on families, especially with inflation impacting people’s ability to pay for basic needs,” a press release from JFS states. “Research from the Department of Health and Human Services indicates that the financial impacts of COVID-19 disproportionately affected low-income households.”

According to the release, JFS’s Family Support Services program is designed to help families meet basic needs and gain financial stability.

“At a time when families continue to struggle financially, we are so appreciative of the Simon Foundation for their support,” JFS Chief Program Officer of Mental Health and Safety Net Services Dini Peterson stated in the release. “The work JFS is doing helps prevent homelessness, puts food on the table and keeps the lights on. We could not do this critical work without the dedication of funders like the Simon Foundation in strengthening our most vulnerable community members.”

With support from The Simon Foundation, JFS’s Family Support Services program expects to serve over 350 households this year in meeting their basic needs and building self-sufficiency, according to the release.

Veterans Resource Fair reaches hundreds

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On March 14, the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission and Oakland County hosted a Veterans Resource Fair.

Approximately 450 veterans participated in the event, according to West Bloomfield Clerk Debbie Binder, who assisted with the registration line.

“A variety of vendors offering goods and services geared for veterans greeted an enthusiastic bunch,” Binder stated via email.

Binder commended the job done by the WB team while also recognizing the opportunity to “serve those who have served us.”

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Gazelle Sports store manager Matt Broadwell said they participate in the Spring Stroll every year.

“We want to do everything that we can to support the Birmingham Shopping District. We get a lot of support from them, so we want to make sure first and foremost that we’re always supporting them,” Broadwell said.

During the event, Gazelle Sports, 99 W. Maple Road, will have a coloring station for kids and will be handing out treats.

“We’re at this corner, and we get a lot of support from the local community, so anytime we can do something like this and give back, we want to make sure that we’re visibly participating in it,” Broadwell said.

The BSD encourages attendees to linger before and after the event to enjoy a meal at one of downtown Birmingham’s restaurants. If the weather is nice, guests might consider walking to Shain and Booth parks to enjoy their family-friendly amenities.

“Spring is a wonderful time to get out and about after the winter months. Our downtown is walkable and welcoming with its convenient parking options, centrally located parks and variety of shops, all of which contribute to the success of this strolling event,” Bassett said.

Visitors are welcome to park in the downtown’s five municipal parking structures where parking is free for the first two hours. More information on parking can be found at ALLINBirmingham.com/park.

In addition to this spring event, the BSD has a full lineup of summer events that will also be free and family-friendly.

“We’re always looking for ways to invite people from near and far to enjoy the variety of offerings that we have here in downtown Birmingham,” Bassett said.

For more information on the Spring Stroll and other BSD events, visit ALLINBirmingham.com/events and follow their social media accounts @BirminghamShoppingDistrict on Facebook and @bhamshopping on Instagram.

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

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The vote was followed by a chorus of boos from some residents in attendance.

Following the meeting, one of the residents in attendance, Brad Babbitt, said the decision was disappointing.

Prior to the meeting, it was revealed that JSN Architecture, located in Berkley, had expressed an interest in purchasing the building and land for $1.7 million.

“For years, they’ve been lying to the community about supporting Keego Harbor, supporting the residents,” Babbitt said. “It’s malfeasance to demolish a building and sell it for $600,000 when you can sell it to someone else for $1.7 million — three times the amount you could get. It doesn’t make any sense. … We’re doing the best we can, but when people are unreasonable, it’s hard to know what to do.”

Following the meeting, neither Superintendent Dania Bazzi nor Brickman, Hersh, Davis or Holdsworth would comment.

The district instead sent a press release.

“According to a formal appraisal, the value of the vacant land at the former Roosevelt site is worth more than the land with the building intact,” the release states. “The district received a non-binding letter of intent for an amount above that appraised value from an LLC established on Friday, March 15, the same day the letter of intent was emailed.”

Shortly after the meeting ended, Keego Harbor resident David Emerling announced another step that had been taken in order to try to prevent the demolition of Roosevelt, which is over 100 years old.

“We filed an injunction on Friday (March 15),” Emerling said. “If they went in our favor, we would (have) dropped it.”

The injunction was filed in Oakland County Circuit Court, with Heart of the Lakes Community Inc. listed as the plaintiffs, and the West Bloomfield School District, Brickman and Hersh listed as the defendants.

The plaintiffs are being represented by Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC in Bloomfield Hills.

In a press release dated March 22, it was announced that Sixth Circuit Court Judge Phyllis McMillen had issued a temporary restraining order to stop the district from demolishing Roosevelt.

“The nonprofit Heart of the Lakes Community filed the injunction to allow WBSD to instead sell and repurpose Roosevelt, which would provide the greatest benefit to the district, its students and the community,” the release states. “On March 21st we amended the motion because the defendants have started demolition immediately rather than April 8 as they previously stated. We are disturbed by the district’s brazenness in commencing demolition before the Court even ruled. HOTLC conducted a months-long investigation, including internal WBSD documents obtained by FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), independent expert opinions, and the district’s own words, revealing that the district has repeatedly made false claims and hidden important information from the Board of Education and the public for many years to justify demolition.”

The plaintiffs’ said there have been continued and intentional violations of the Open Meetings Act by the district, including conducting secret meetings outside of public view

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Photo by Erin Sanchez

Bob Hoffman, an Oakland County commissioner, addresses the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education.

LTU professors awarded grant from NIH to find safer plastics

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — On Feb. 23, Lawrence Technological University received a $446,867 grant from the National Institutes of Health to create close chemical cousins of bisphenol A (BPA). Shannon Timmons, the chair of the department of natural sciences and an associate professor of chemistry, and Aleksandra Kuzmanov, an assistant professor of biology, will lead the study.

BPA has been used to produce sturdy plastics since the 1950s. It is commonly found in everything from eyewear to food packaging to household products.

“This is a collaborative toxicology project where we’re investigating this BisphenolA. As I’m sure you may have heard of BPAfree products before, a lot of the public has heard of this. We were interested in BPA. It’s a known endocrine disruptor that has effects on human health and probably more effects than just endocrine disruption, but it has negative health effects on humans and the environment, so we are interested in finding a safer alternative.” Timmons said.

Kuzmanov explained that BPA messes up human hormones.

“Usually, it’s estrogen and testosterone

reproductive hormones, so we know that it could affect our reproductive health,” she said. “Recent research shows that it not only messes up our hormones but also affects the quality of our reproductive cells, which means it could contribute to infertility. Many people are having trouble conceiving and keeping pregnancy. So one of the reasons could potentially be — and there is some evidence for it — BPA and similar cousins.”

Timmons’ undergraduate students will be working in the lab to create new bisphenol analogues, which are similar in structure to BPA. She explained that the BPA molecule is constructed of two six-membered rings of carbon atoms with various hydrogen and oxygen atoms attached. The students will work to change the atoms attached to the rings, using atoms such as bromine and fluorine to create novel bisphenol structures.

“A lot of times, with the BPA-free products, as a chemist, I wonder what is in them instead, because you can’t just take out a molecule from plastic and have it have the same physical properties, the same malleability, the same durability. All those kinds of physical properties that make plastic what they are, are based on the kind of chemicals used to make them,” Timmons explained.

“We did some investigations and found some journal articles that were published that showed that a lot of times, instead of BPA, manufacturers are replacing BPA with another bisphenol, a close chemical cousin,

often BPS or BPF. These are just different bisphenols within this class of molecules. To the public, this seems good because they heard BPA is bad. So you hear BPA-free

Photo provided by Matt Roush Professor Shannon Timmons will work with undergraduate students to create brand-new analogues or chemical cousins of BPA to find a safer alternative.

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Awards

Connie Kanoyton, who is the office and event coordinator for the WBYA, described the nonprofit as an Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division prevention and diversion program.

“We get financial support from the local district,” Kanoyton said. “What we do is we try to prevent youth from getting into trouble. We do mentoring programs and casework services that’s at no cost to the families. … We do all of these things for the youth to help them stay on the right track. … Some of them have some behavioral problems, and we have a caseworker on staff.”

Part of what the WBYA does is call attention to the positive contributions that some youth are making in their communities.

One way of doing that is via the West Bloomfield Youth Assistance Youth Recognition Awards, and this spring the nonprofit is set to host its 28th edition of the awards.

The event is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. May 1 at West Bloomfield Middle School, with Lorie N. Savin, who is a judge with the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division, set to be the guest speaker.

nizations, police and fire departments, and private residents can nominate youths for recognition at the ceremony.

The nomination deadline was scheduled for March 29, and Kanoyton was expecting 40 nominees.

According to Kanoyton, the age range for nominees is 18 and under.

“The award is to recognize youth who have made an impact in our community, whether it be for volunteer services, a concern for the wellbeing of others, or their own personal self-growth,” Kanoyton said. “All of these individuals have made a difference in the community.”

Hack recalled that about 30 years ago, there were maybe five students recognized, with that number now having grown to around 40, which includes some students who are part of a group.

“Once a student gets into the system, he can soar like a butterfly and become a good adult, a good young person, and that’s what the recognition’s all about,” Hack said. “Sometimes a kid can start the school year out on a bad note. His grades aren’t good, he’s not paying attention, he’s fighting, and by the end of the school year this kid has turned himself around, and he’s now a leader in his class and he’s a mentor. Those kids can get recognized at youth recognition.”

From Kanoyton’s perspective, some-

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in a “concerted” effort to demolish Roosevelt.

It has also been alleged that at the meeting in March, the defendants never publicly discussed or deliberated on any of the demolition or asbestos abatement bids for Roosevelt, and instead voted to “rubber-stamp” a recommendation on a demolition bid and an asbestos abatement.

At the meeting the board voted to award asbestos abatement work to Environmental Maintenance Engineers for $93,000, and building demolition to International Construction for $465,000, totaling $558,000.

The belief among some residents is that the district wants to demolish Roosevent to ensure that it won’t become a charter school out of fear that a new school could attract students away from the district, taking their perpupil dollars away from the district as well.

In order to try to alleviate that fear, Noah Arbit, who is the representative for state House District 20, sponsored House Bill 5025, which is a bill that aims to repeal Public Act 98, which prevents deed restrictions from being included on properties sold by public schools.

The bill sponsored by Arbit would allow

public schools to include deed restrictions that could prevent buildings from being sold to charter schools.

Arbit addressed board members during the public comments section of the latest BOE meeting.

“I expect to succeed in passing my legislation through the House by the end of June, and through the Senate in the fall, and onto the governor’s desk thereafter,” Arbit said. “That’s why I’m asking you as state representative to pump the brakes on this decision, on demolition and abatement. Give me the time that I need to pass my bill and give you the tools you need to make a holistic decision that’s in the best interest of the community, the district’s financial health, and students and teachers. That is what I’m asking for, both as a constituent of yours and as a state representative: delay this decision until July, by which time the disposition of my bill will be clear.”

Aside from House Bill 5025, during board comments, Evans cited the “outpour of community opposition” and other factors, including data research, as reasons for not approving the demolition and abatement.

“Our goal is to support all the students in the district, and one way of doing that is to be good stewards of taxpayer funds, exercising fiscal responsibility, so the best course of

Hoops

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Bloomfield would eventually take the reins towards a 55-47 overtime win, but the adrenaline was pumping and the feeling of overcoming past struggles fueled West Bloomfield.

The Lakers knew a matchup with Grand Blanc, who was making its first state finals appearance in school history, would soon be near, and the Lakers were prepared to take back the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state crown.

Leading 15-1 heading into the second quarter, West Bloomfield would keep their foot to the gas for the remainder of the

matchup, beating Grand Blanc 60-30 March 23 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing and winning their second state championship in three seasons.

Like they’ve done all season, the senior veterans led the way for West Bloomfield as Summer Davis scored 14, Kendall Hendrix added 13, Indya Davis 11, and Destiny Washington 10 in the win. Indya Davis led the way in rebounds with eight, while Washington had a team-high five assists.

West Bloomfield finished its 20232024 campaign 27-1, suffering its only loss to an out-of-state opponent, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne, from Ohio.

Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

LEFT: West Bloomfield took back their Division 1 state championship crown, beating Grand Blanc 6030 March 23 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing and winning their second state championship in three seasons.

BELOW: West Bloomfield senior guard Indya Davis, who scored 11 points in the win, takes a shot with multiple Grand Blanc defenders around her. Photos by Erin Sanchez

LEFT: The West Bloomfield bench erupts after the win. For more photos, visit candgnews.com.

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times the attention that is brought to youth is for the “worst” of what they’re doing. However, her aspiration is for those who are doing positive things to also be recognized.

“Everyone wants to feel like they made a difference, or they brought something to the table,” Kanoyton said. “We like to make sure our youth feels good about what they’re doing, because there’s a lot of things happening in the community. … (There’s) a lot of youth out there that’s doing really good things.”

Hack is of the opinion that the benefits of youth being recognized can have more than just a temporary effect.

“I believe youth recognition builds stronger students and stronger young adults, and it helps the community be a stronger community,” she said. “I think once you give a child recognition that’s not expecting (it), he just goes on to be an even better person. I think it does more good for the community to recognize our young people for the things they’re not expecting recognition for.”

Those interested in volunteer opportunities can send an email to connie@wbyouthassistance.org.

Kanoyton — who acknowledged the team she has to work with at the WBYA, including Carol Finkelstein, who is part of the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education and the chair for the youth assistance recognition committee, and Jennifer Sepetys, who is a teacher at West Bloomfield High and the co-chair of the youth assistance program — described the Youth Recognition Awards as “almost like a graduation,” with recipients walking across a stage and receiving their awards.

“I encourage the community to come out and see what these youth are doing, where they can actually see that our youth are doing some positive things in the community and they’re making a big difference,” she said. “Sometimes they’re not always recognized for it.”

For more information about the nonprofit or to make a donation, visit www.wb youthassistance.org.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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Be prepared when welcoming new pets to the home

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

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“Animals that come from shelters need a decompression period. They cannot just come home and immediately acclimate to their surroundings,” said Paige Wallace, the animal control officer for Madison Heights. “We don’t know how (shelter animals) are with kids, digging through trash cans, separation anxiety, etc. So, learn your pet — if you’re adopting and the animal is an adult,

let them show you what they don’t know, what they’ve never been taught. When they first enter your home, they don’t know you and are just as nervous as you, if not more.

“Start with the basics and adjust as the animal adjusts. Give them time to figure out things,” she said. “Maybe your animal was never walked on a leash. Maybe it never had toys, so they chew everything except their toys.”

In teaching them, she said to use positive reinforcement — for example, gently slipping a toy in their mouth when they try to chew furniture. Avoid negative punishment, such as yelling or throwing out your arms. Scolding will make them associate you with fear and can lead to aggression.

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When it comes to dogs, their size and energy level should scale to your home and lifestyle, said Sue Wells, president of the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan, a rescue located in Madison Heights.

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action at this point is to optimize our capital asset, which is the building and the land, and that is for, in my opinion, to delay this demolition and to market the Roosevelt building and sell the Roosevelt building as-is, and get the highest return, with the terms that benefit the district,” Evans said. “A proposed sale of the Roosevelt building would help the West Bloomfield district maximize the value of the access property that we no longer need, but it will also provide Keego Harbor with a valuable, beloved, historic asset to service its community for maybe 100 more years and add to its tax base. … I do not support demolishing Roosevelt.”

Evans’ comments were followed by en-

thusiastic applause from some in attendance.

Joseph S. Novitsky, of JSN Architecture, said during public comments that the firm wants to turn the school into an apartment building.

“It’s not a stretch to see how easy that is to accommodate,” Novitsky said. “We’re offering the school board first right of refusal, with a handsome offer to purchase, we believe. We will allow the board first right of refusal, take over the property, and keep the 5 acres.”

During board comments, Finkelstein said that she had to be the one to collect charter school data to prove that it was “nothing but fear-mongering.”

“Earlier today, I asked the superintendent to provide some very simple financial data, comparing demolishing this building and selling vacant land for the appraised value against

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this $1.7 million offer, this generous offer, to sell it. I got nothing; I didn’t even get the courtesy of a reply to my email today,” Finkelstein said.

Finkelstein went on to relay facts as “I understand them.”

“The revenue to the general fund if we sold the property as-is, based on this current offer, is $1.7 million to the general fund,” she said. “There is no broker’s commission, no sales commission for selling this property. However, we do save $558,000 by not abating and not demolishing this building. That (ends) up being $2.258 million in district coffers by taking this deal and exploring this deal.”

Finkelstein said that the appraised value for the vacant land is $1.210 million.

“I (want to) see $1.7 million go into the general fund, not $1.2 million go into the general fund,” she said.

Prior to closing in 2022, after a ceiling collapsed in an unused classroom necessitating that students be moved to the former Abbott Middle School, Roosevelt was the longest continuously operating school building in Oakland County.

Finkelstein referred to it as a historical building, and one that is “very important” to the Keego community.

She also pointed out that none of the board members live in Keego, and that the board represents every ZIP code in the district, “not just some.”

“There’s been this push for demolition from the get-go,” Finkelstein said. “What’s the hurry? Legislators are working to address concerns with House Bill 5025. … The board now has data that does not support the charter school concerns. Again, what’s the hurry?”

From Finkelstein’s perspective, the board has an obligation to pause when new data emerges that does not support a previous decision.

She said that the board needs to take a step back and look at all of the data, and not just some of it.

“The data, though, is clear right now in front of me. This offer provides significantly higher financial gain for this district,” Finkelstein said. “I have a fiduciary responsibility to vote no on these bids and to pause all discussion of demolition, and to take time to review and consider this substantial purchase offer. Ignoring this offer and proceeding to demolition … amounts to malfeasance.”

Arbit wasn’t the only public official to travel to West Bloomfield High School to discuss the potential demolition of Roosevelt at the meeting.

Oakland County Commissioners Bob Hoffman and Kristen Nelson also addressed board members during the public comments portion of the meeting.

Hoffman said that there is a moral obligation to protect the taxpayers.

“We can repurpose that. We can bring students here. We can create a tax base, and we can set it up so you can be assured there won’t be a charter school there,” Hoffman said. “We can sign some kind of development agreement with the city of Keego Harbor (where) we have to follow their ordinances. We can have a mixed-use walkable community right in the center of Keego Harbor.”

Nelson said that she was born and raised in Keego and has memories of Roosevelt.

“It brought joy to drive by, walk by Roosevelt, and see and hear the children play,” she said. “Public input, voices of our community, have continued to be dismissed throughout this important decision-making process. Members of our community have clearly expressed their desire to preserve and repurpose Roosevelt for community use, and it is extremely disappointing that this body has proved to have no interest in finding a way to make that happen. … Take your foot off the gas pedal and let’s work together in the public’s interest and look at a different way of moving forward.”

Although Keego Mayor Rob Kalman stated that concern about Roosevelt becoming a charter school is not lost on him, he also brought up other points for the board’s consideration.

“I also hear builders and architects are willing to invest $1.7 million to give you an option,” he said. “They’re willing to propose if they don’t meet the objective of apartments, it would go back to the school board. … There’s wins across the board. It’s a win for our community as well because we are looking for a walkable downtown.”

Devan Anderson, who is secretary for the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, was one of the attendees at the meeting.

“More than one reputable developer has recognized the building’s soundness and made offers — they’ve all been ignored,” Anderson said during the public comments portion of the meeting. “The demand to do cost-benefit analysis (has) also been ignored; mounting protests from your own citizens have likewise been ignored. The Michigan Historic Preservation Network is here this evening to voice its strong dissent to wasting this valuable state and local asset.”

Aside from the building being the focal point of downtown Keego Harbor, Anderson shared his opinion as to the potential effects of demolishing Roosevelt.

“The city of Keego Harbor would lose

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Redefining Wonder: Integration of magic and music with Chris Funk, 4 p.m., The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 406-6677, tickets.jccdet.org/chris-funkthe-wonderist

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CRIME WATCH

Photo leads to alleged extortion attempt

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On March 18, a resident in their 50s went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that an unknown person was trying to extort money, due to the reporting party sending a compromising photo.

No further information was provided.

Retail theft reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On March 15, an officer was dispatched to a location on Northwestern Highway to take a retail fraud report.

A female suspect allegedly took various

products from a store without paying for them and then proceeded to leave the area in an unknown vehicle.

No further information was provided.

Resident reports threat

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On March 20, a woman in her 70s went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report an alleged threat.

The resident reported that an unknown male from “Ride Assistant” picked her up from outside of her home to take her to a doctor’s appointment in West Bloomfield.

After the two reportedly got into an argument, the driver had her exit his vehicle before arriving at her appointment, leaving her to walk the rest of the way.

Just before she went into the doctor’s

office, the male reportedly showed up in the parking lot and yelled threats at her.

No further information was provided.

Package swiped

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 20, an officer was dispatched to the 5900 block of Brookstone Court to take a larceny report.

A resident reported that a package had been delivered to the front porch, and that the driver took a time-stamped photo of it.

However, when the resident went outside to retrieve the package, it was discovered that it had been taken by an unknown person.

Anyone who has information about these crimes or others is asked to call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.

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Roosevelt

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a large part of its history, while repurposing Roosevelt school would serve as a reminder that we value not only the memories and lives of the thousands who’ve passed through its doors, but the history of this structure,” he said. “An entire community, in fact, the entire area, would be impacted by removing this piece of its history. It is truly something that can never be replaced. As a preservation architect in the city of Detroit, I’ve spent the last 25 years repurposing exactly this sort of historic structure.”

Anderson added that, “it can be done, it should be done and your community deserves it.”

Anderson’s comments were followed by an enthusiastic round of applause.

Keego resident Mark Bank said that he served on the Board of Education for Bloomfield Hills Schools from 2011-2021.

He said that his biggest regrets as a board member are properties that were sold and buildings that were torn down.

“We should never sell off the land that we have,” Bank said during public comments. “Space creates opportunities for the future. I don’t know anything about the right of first refusal that’s come up, that I have heard about tonight, but if it were me, till I learned more about the charter first refusal, I would not sell this property. I would not sell off the future of this district.”

Other concerns that were brought up during public comments were the potential for environmental harm that could come to the community from asbestos if the building is knocked down and that bond money that Keego voters were a part of approving for the district in 2017 could now be spent on demolishing Roosevelt.

“I have heard board members feel that the 2017 bond is play money, or free money that can be used to demolish Roosevelt,” local resident Marilyn Svaluto said during public comments. “It’s neither. … It’s our money, and to use it to demolish Roosevelt is reprehensible.”

The release from Heart of the Lakes Community Inc. also addressed potential environmental concerns.

“Demolition could contaminate the air and nearby lakes,” the release states. “Preserving and repurposing Roosevelt provides environmental sustainability and community benefits.”

Emerling also addressed the board. He said that when the drop ceiling fell in the unoccupied room, that was what the district needed to push for the closure of Roosevelt.

“But the problem was the engineering report that was dated July 1, 2022, stated clearly that it was a simple fix to repair that room and others,” Emerling said. “The building is totally safe; it’s fixable with screws. Many offers to repurpose the building have been made, and the district has rejected them without any counter. On Friday, a $1.7 million offer was made to convert the classrooms to apartments to create a nonprofit, but leave the common areas to the community.”

Aside from Roosevelt, the district’s recent announcement about redistricting was also on the mind of Keego resident Kirsten Douglass during public comments.

“From the plan to demolish the Roosevelt building, centered in the heart of the community, to the removal of the community-built playground … to the redistricting plan and splitting of the community in half, every one of these decisions lacked data and have been made behind closed doors, without authentic community input, and a lack of consideration of all members of the community,” Douglass said. “I ask you to pause and change course. I’m asking you, once again, to listen to your community. … Consider that $1.7 million offer — a decision that can provide affordable community housing and additional income to the district.”

The district’s release addressed redistricting, stating that families were given the opportunity to request a change of placement.

It also stated that families were kept together, and that every fifth-grader who requested a change of placement “was granted that move.”

The district’s release also further addressed the decision to demolish Roosevelt.

“This process to right-size the district

for today’s enrollment realities began in 2012 and the board is moving forward with difficult decisions,” the release states. “They voted 4-2 to accept the abatement and demolition bids. WBSD is committed to a long-term master operations and facility plan to support the district’s vision to live out our mission of supporting each student’s needs by providing the opportunities, experiences, and educational tools for their journey.”

From Finkelstein’s perspective, $1.7 million could fix a budgeting “oops” that occurred last year.

Bazzi has acknowledged that the district dipped into roughly $1.7 million of its fund balance due to an accounting error.

Finkelstein also further addressed the concern of Roosevelt becoming a charter school.

“Dan Quisenberry, the president of the Charter School Association, said that they won’t go where the community doesn’t want them,” she said. “I think we’ve heard that loud and clear. The community relations nightmare that this has created is (going to) go on for a long time, and it’s not needed. Let’s come together, let’s work together as a community, and let’s try to solve this to make it a win-win-win.”

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

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cats and small or medium-sized dogs. She said only cats are suitable for apartments. Small or medium-sized non-sporting dogs are best for people who don’t exercise outside often.

“Someone who works away from home is OK to have any size dog, but pay attention to the breed classification, and what they were originally bred for,” she said. “A husky or German shepherd should not be locked up for long hours, but a Lab, pit bill or dachshund would be OK.”

She said cats should never be put in a crate unless being transported. For dogs, Wallace said crates can be used for three months to a year depending on the dog’s temperament. They should be used at bedtime, she said, or when you’re not home or unknown visitors are in the house.

“But never use the crate for a punishment or timeout,” she said. “Make the crate your dog’s home where they go to feel safe. Make sure it has their favorite blankets as long as they don’t chew them while you’re gone.”

For cats, the litter box should be scooped daily and changed about every three to four days. Starting out, place it near the food so that the cat can find it.

“It’s not uncommon to have a litter pan on each floor,” Wallace said.

She suggests not using pee pads for dogs if you can help it.

“Pee pads use scent detection to help the dog know they’re able to use it. Some dogs will remember that spot and continue to go to the bathroom there even when you remove the pee pad,” Wallace said.

In terms of environmental hazards, all dogs should avoid all types of mushrooms, fertilizer, salt — even if it’s described as having “pet safe” levels — and gardens. Dogs should never be fed grapes, avocados or onions.

With cats, keep them away from household plants such as aloe vera, lavender, oregano, jade and easter lilies. Be sure to research the plants in your home and whether they’re toxic to felines.

If other animals are present, boundaries should be established with baby gates or by leashing the animals to keep them separated until they have familiarity.

“Don’t be tense when introducing them for the first time. Animals feed off your body language and energy. Allow them to determine their pecking order without you doing it for them,” Wallace said. “Just make sure no small children are around, and that they’re always separated by a barrier until you see tail wagging, sniffing, playing, licking, and sharing toys. If this is going on, you’re safe to remove the barrier. But look out for eyes locked on the other animal, stiff tails, hair standing up, ears back, snarling, showing

the local clerk is Monday, April 22, 2024. After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the West Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s offce, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld, MI 48323 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, May 4, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Election Day, Tuesday May 7, from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

THE MAY 7, 2024 SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR VOTERS IN THE WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT LIVE IN WEST BLOOMFILED TOWNSHIP FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL AS PRESENTED AND LISTED BELOW:

WALLED LAKE CONDOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT School Improvement Bond Proposition

Shall the Walled Lake Consolidated School District borrow the sum not to exceed $250,085,000

Pets

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teeth, getting territorial over toys, growling, or just overall excitement levels.”

One should never let their new rescue dog outside while unattended, she said.

“Just because your yard is fenced does not mean they cannot jump the fence. I’ve even seen them jump privacy fences,” Wallace said. “Your new dog should be leashed when taken outside and then taken right back in when they’re done. You don’t know how they are with neighbors’ dogs and you don’t know if they will jump, dig massive holes, or if something may spook them to feel unsafe.”

Local wildlife is another concern.

“Some dogs go after wildlife and will attack and kill. Some dogs are scared and will run back to the door. It’s best to keep your animal vaccinated and away from all wildlife,” Wallace said. “Remember: Coyotes will go after any-sized dogs. It’s important to remember how your dog reacts to that could be life or death for your pet.”

She cautions against using shock collars.

“The dog is not going to learn the very first time you shock them, so if you become a person that repeats it until they listen, this could do one of two things: It could burn the shock collar to your dog’s neck and leave

burnt spots on the neck, or it could desensitize the dog, and they will continue to do the behavior. Again, positive reinforcement: reward them for listening the first time. … Give the animal something to look forward to.”

As an aside, Wallace said that during the winter, certain dog breeds enjoy being outside — notably, breeds such as huskies, malamutes, St. Bernards, Bernese mountain dogs and German shepherds. Still, check on them often and make sure they’re not limping along, as they may have snow jammed between their paw pads, which could cause frostbite.

One of the best ways to keep your pet safe is to properly identify them so that they can be returned home if they ever slip out of the house.

“A microchip is always the best way to go,” Wallace said. “Make sure to keep the pet’s information as up to date as possible. Your pet should also have the tag that comes with the microchip affixed to the collar, as well as a tag including the name, address and phone number.”

She said that new pet ownership is a thoughtful process.

“Don’t forget patience, and never expect your rescue animal to be perfect. They’re flawed just as we are. We’re going to have to give a bit, and so will they,” Wallace said. “Time and structure.”

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Plastics

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think, great, but it’s actually not so great.”

According to Timmons, some alternatives used to replace BPA in consumer products are just as harmful or even more dangerous to human health because they have yet to be as rigorously tested. She explained that in this study, they will be taking a unique approach. Instead of changing the part of the molecule that most scientists have focused on altering and have not seen successful results with, her students will change a different part of the molecule to create new analogues that have never been made before. Timmons reported that studies have suggested that this might create a safer alternative.

The two professors have been collaborating on safer alternatives to BPA since 2018. Timmons altered molecules in a similar way to what other scientists were doing and found that it did not yield a safer alternative, which led to this new approach of creating brand-new analogues.

After Timmons’ students have created the new analogues, Kuzmanov’s students will test them on C. elegans worms.

“She’ll make a set of five or six different BPA cousins. And then I’ll be testing them with my students, also undergrad students, with worms, because worms make reproductive cells the same way we do. Basically, we’ll expose them to these chemicals. Then,

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Drop off prom dresses at banks

Comerica Bank, in support of Jackets for Jobs, will be accepting donations for the sixth annual Prom Dress Drive through April 12 at various locations, including two Bloomfield Hills locations.

The public is encouraged to drop off new or gently used dresses and accessories at participating Comerica locations. There are 10 drop-off locations throughout Metro Detroit. This year, Comerica is holding its longest donation period for the dress drive.

“Teaming up with Jackets for Jobs was incredibly successful last year. We appreciate the passion of Alison Vaughn and her team in their commitment to reach and positively impact our youth during this very impressionable and important time in their lives,” said Steve Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan market president. “Each year, we are truly grateful for the support we receive from our customers and communities throughout the Metro Detroit area during this effort. Their generosity makes our Prom Dress Drive possible.”

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we’ll look at the quality of these reproductive cells. Once we compare all these derivatives of BPA, if we see that something is safer, that it looks like it’s not affecting reproductive cells, we’ll test them in human cells that produce hormones, estrogen and testosterone in a petri dish,” Kuzmanov said.

The grant funds the project until January 2027. Timmons explained that there is a possibility that the two will continue to work on this study and similar studies beyond the three-year timeline.

Kuzmanov emphasized that the answer isn’t to rid the world of all plastic but rather to be more careful with plastic exposure.

“If you look at the medical equipment and everything they use in hospitals, it’s plastic. It made our lives easier. We need to be careful. We can’t really say, ‘Oh, we’re gonna eliminate plastics.’ You can’t. But you can minimize exposure,” she said.

Kuzmanov and Timmons recommend storing food in glass containers instead of plastic and avoiding heating plastic food containers or placing them in the dishwasher. Timmons warned against leaving plastic water bottles in the car on warm days. Kuzmanov suggested swapping out a plastic water bottle for steel or glass bottles.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The StoryTime Guild will host its annual spring tea and fundraiser luncheon 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 18 at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills.

This year’s fundraiser will feature award-winning children’s author Rhonda Gowler Greene. She is the author of over 30 picture books, including “Barnyard Song,” “This Magical, Musical Night” and “No Pirates Allowed!”

The theme of this year’s event is pirates, and Victoria’s Tea Salon will cater tea sandwiches, scones and desserts for guests. There will be a silent auction, and Book Beat, a local independent bookstore, will be selling books. The StoryTime Guild will receive a portion of the book sale funds. This fundraiser aims to raise money to buy new books for libraries and classrooms in underserved schools.

Tickets can be purchased for $45 per person. More information can be found at storytimeguild.weebly.com.

Photo provided by Matt Roush LTU undergraduate students will work with professors Shannon Timmons and Aleksandra Kuzmanov to create close chemical cousins of bisphenol A and test them on lab worms.

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