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Berkley city manager to leave after 8 years

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — The city of Berkley soon will have a big change of leadership in its city government.

Matt Baumgarten announced March 18 that he will be leaving his job as city manager. He has served in his position for the last eight years.

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“I have loved serving this incredible community for the past eight years as city manager and I am honored to have worked alongside so many talented and passionate professionals at the City of Berkley,” Baumgarten said in a press release. “I am proud of what a special place Berkley is to live and work, and I credit that to our incredible City employees who put so much of themselves into their work to drive progress.”

Baumgarten elaborated to the Woodward Talk that the decision to leave was one that was slowly brewing and that he ultimately made the decision to find a job that allowed him more time with his family.

“(The city manager’s job is) just a position that demands a lot of an individual, but even working in the same city demands

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BERKLEY STUDENTS READY TO BEND AND SNAP FOR ‘LEGALLY BLONDE’ MUSICAL

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — The students of Berkley High School’s Drama Department are ready to hit the stage for the department’s next musical production.

The school’s Be Drama club will present “Legally Blonde” April 18-21 at the Berkley High School auditorium, 2325 Catalpa Drive. The show is a musical adaptation of the 2001 movie of the same name, which first appeared on Broadway in 2007.

The club’s drama coordinator and musical director, John Hopkins, said the cast members have adjusted well to their roles over the course of the last two months of rehearsals.

“We have a lot of fun things planned for the set that are being worked out this week (during spring break) while there’s nobody at school, but the cast seems to be loving it,” he said. “I’m seeing some of the best performances since I’ve been in Berkley.”

One of the new sets involves the installation of an automated 30-foot turntable on the stage.

“It’s just a big thing for a high school to really be able to use,” Hopkins said. “That will help with making

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Jordan Rowan and Sebastian Hames rehearse a scene for Berkley High School’s production of its “Legally Blonde” musical. Photo provided by John Hopkins

Benefit concert to be held in Royal Oak in memory of Berkley graduate

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — A special benefit concert honoring a former Berkley student who died by suicide will be held later this month.

The concert held in memory of Alyssa Marie Zino will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, located at 529 Hendrie Blvd.

Zino was a 2018 graduate of Berkley High School, where she was heavily involved in the band program and played clarinet. She attended Kalamazoo College but died by suicide in February 2022 during her senior year.

“She was just a funny, smart, loving girl,” Zino’s mother, Mary Robertson, said. “She was a delight. She really was. I mean, she was well liked by teachers and well liked by peers and just a really delightful human being and a kind person.”

Helping others was a strong interest for Zino, according to her mother. She interned with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center and had a lot of interest in social justice.

“She was just kind of a fierce advocate for others,” she said. “I think she would like this. I hope she would.”

Robertson said there are three goals to the concert: to honor her daughter’s memory, to raise funds for the Berkley Schools music program and to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

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Photo provided by Mary Robertson Alyssa Marie Zino, a 2018 Berkley High School graduate, loved music and was very involved in the school’s music program. A benefit concert honoring the memory of Zino, who died by suicide two years ago, will be held Sunday, April 14, in Royal Oak.

ABOVE: A white-tailed deer with a white coat was spotted by Donald Payne in Farmington Hills in early 2024. There is a 1/1000-1/30,000 chance of seeing a deer with this coloration.

‘Doe White’ spotted

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Donald Payne

has seen many white-tailed deer pass through his Farmington Hills yard. The lanky ruminants are a common sight around the region, but one recent visitor stands out from the rest with its stark white fur.

“It’s exciting. … It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing,” Payne said of seeing the deer. “You’ve got to appreciate the time you have when you’re blessed with a rarity like that coming into your yard to say hello.”

Payne is not the only one that’s spotted white-furred white-tails in the region. Sightings of deer with the rare fur date back to at least 2022 in Troy with subsequent sightings in Bloomfield Hills and Farmington Hills. According to Rochester Hills natu-

ralist Lance DeVoe, white fur in deer is a symptom of either albinism or piebaldism, which respectively have about a 1/30,000 and 1/1,000 chance of occurring.

“It’s a recessive genetic trait,” DeVoe said. “It’s a thing where (white fur is) selected against because of the fact they lack the camouflage.”

Sightings of deer are common throughout southeastern Michigan. What was once a rare glimpse into nature has become a daily occurrence in some areas as white-tailed deer have made their homes between ever-growing housing developments.

“With everything being so developed and big subdivisions bordering each other and a really small of what would be considered suitable deer habitat, they’re forced to be in neighborhoods and commons areas

Photo provided by Donald Payne

LEFT: A young white-tailed deer with a white coat was spotted by Lindsey Larivee in Troy in 2023.

Photo provided by Lindsey Larivee

BERKLEY ART BASH, STREET ART FEST GET EVENT APPROVALS

BERKLEY — Two Berkley event staples will be back after getting approvals from the City Council March 18.

The Berkley Art Bash was approved for Saturday, June 8. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 12 Mile Road.

The following month, the Berkley Street Art Fest will be held on Saturday, July 13. It will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Coolidge Highway between Catalpa Drive and Beverly Boulevard. For more information, visit berkleyartbash.com and .berkleystreetartfest.com.

ROAD WORK IN HUNTINGTON WOODS

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods will be undergoing road work beginning this spring.

There will be a “mill and fill” project on Lincoln Drive from Allor Avenue to west of Dundee Road with curb repairs, asphalt removal and resurfacing.

Ferndale Pride, Memorial Day parade, Cinco de Mayo get event approvals

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved several events March 25 that will be held this spring.

The 106th Memorial Day parade will be held on Monday, May 27. The parade, hosted by the Ferndale Memorial Association, will begin at 10 a.m. at Livernois and West Maplehurst Avenue and will end at the Memorial Mall for the Veterans memorial ceremony.

Ferndale Pride was approved for Saturday, June 1. It will be located on West Nine Mile Road from Woodward Avenue to Livernois; Allen Road between West Troy Street and West Nine Mile Road; and Planavon between West Nine Mile Road and Withington Street. It will feature live entertainment, DJ sounds, a kids zone, food service providers and vendors.

The second annual Cinco de Mayo festival was approved for May 4-5. Produced by Mezcal Kitchen & Bar, it features a “variety of authentic Mexican foods, merchants, cultural activities and beverage stations specializing in tequila, beer, and margaritas,” city documents state.

FRENCH BULLDOG VOTED AS THE TOP DOG ONCE AGAIN

DETROIT — The French bulldog reigns as the top dog in Detroit, coming in at No. 1 among the top five breeds in 2023 for the third year in a row. The American Kennel Club also sent out the 2023 ranking for most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S., and the French bulldog has come out on top once again.

Miami and Denver also have the French bulldog as No. 1, and the breed is America’s most popular breed for the second year in a row, according to the AKC press release. The Rottweiler came in at No. 2, and the German Shepherd came in at No. 3. The press release said that “since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever as the most popular breed, the French Bulldog’s popularity has continued to surge.”

The breed is reported to be “playful, adaptable, and has an even temperament.” According to the AKC, Frenchies are a popular choice for people who live in cities, because they are smaller and known for getting along with people and pets. they

“This will be done in three phases to avoid closing an entire major road,” the city stated on its website. The work is expected to start during the second week of April.

Four streets are looking at full reconstruction with new curbs, storm sewers, water main and asphalt. It includes Ludlow Avenue from Scotia Road to Meadowcrest Boulevard, Sherwood Drive from Winchester Avenue to Vernon Avenue, Berkley Avenue from Winchester to Vernon, and Meadowcrest from Ludlow to Borgman.

The projects are expected to start at the end of May and be completed at the end of October.

Committee suggests millage reset proposal for November ballot

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale is looking at the possibility of bringing forth a millage to residents this November.

At its March 11 meeting, the City Council received a report from its Resident Finance Committee, which gave a recommendation that Ferndale should propose a ballot initiative regarding a millage for the November election.

Because the city’s voted city operating millage, known as the “Headlee override,” was set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025, the committee’s report stated that it was established to study how a renewal or nonrenewal of this millage could impact current staffing and service levels, how a renewal or nonrenewal could impact progress toward the recommendations from the 2022 resident-led facilities task force and potential alternatives for Ferndale to explore to reduce its dependence on Headlee overrides in the future.

Quinn Zeagler, chair of the committee, detailed the report to the council and laid

out several scenarios of what Ferndale could do and the potential results of those actions.

In a scenario where there is no renewal of the Headlee override, the total operating mills would be at 11.64 mills, a reduction of the current Headlee override of 4.36 mills.

“The property tax bills would go down slightly and services would be decreased, eliminated or outsourced in ways that result in less local control, like our Animal Control Department, and if additional funding is secured at a later date after cuts have already been made, the damage will be hard to undo,” Zeagler said. “The quality of life here in Ferndale would be dramatically reduced. So scenario one is a disinvestment scenario, and I want to transition us to looking at scenarios that maintain or improve services here.”

Scenario two would be a renewal of the millage at the current rates. With the inclusion of the Headlee override, the total operating mills would be at almost 16 mills.

“Property taxes and city services would remain about the same in the short term due to the limit in annual property tax growth,

as well as other inflationary pressures,” said Zeagler. “Cuts would be needed in the near future. There would be no significant capital investment in our buildings and no new or expanded services.”

Scenario three was the option the committee recommended to council, where the city’s operating millage would be reset through a charter millage, increasing the mills from 11.6 to 20 mills.

“If City Council and voters opt to approve the charter millage, residents would see a small increase in our property tax bill,” Zeagler said. “Sixty-three percent of residents would see an increase of less than $300 per year or about $25 per month, and for some the increase would be less than $100. All told, 90% of residents would see an increase of less than $500 per year or about $42 per month.”

Zeagler also said it was the committee’s understanding that this scenario would enable funding some of the priorities from Ferndale’s strategic plan, such as a new recreation center, combined Public Safety headquarters, a police co-responder program, and

monthly and annual financial reporting for residents to improve transparency.

A police co-responder program, as described to the Woodward Talk by City Manager Joe Gacioch, is a mental health response team Ferndale would partner with from the Oakland County Health Network that would bring in licensed mental health specialists to scenes where police are responding to a mental-health-related call.

“Scenario three could also enable better maintenance of our buildings,” she said. “We heard after the facility’s task force report that some residents said Ferndale should have maintained these buildings better, and yeah, we should have, but we cannot change the past. We can only make better decisions moving forward, and if we’re going to make better decisions, we have to fund better decisions.”

The council only accepted the report from the committee and no decision was made during the meeting on what path it will move forward with. Gacioch told the Talk that a decision is expected to be made

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Suspect arrested in attempted 7-Eleven armed robbery

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — A 24-year-old Oak Park man was arrested March 21 for allegedly attempting to rob a 7-Eleven in February.

According to police, the original incident occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. Feb. 3 at the 7-Eleven located at 1040 W. Nine Mile Road. Police were called to the business for a report of an armed robbery.

Police stated that an unknown male suspect had entered the store with a knife and demanded money from the store clerk.

“The individual drew a knife, asked for money and in the process of the armed robbery, a customer came in and interrupted the whole robbery, and the suspect fled,” Ferndale police communications liaison Evan Ahlin said.

Ahlin said police were given a general description of the individual from the store employee. Officers also were able to get the make, model and the license plate number of the suspect’s vehicle, a silver SUV.

The plate number was then entered into the department’s Flock Safety system, which is used to identify suspicious vehicles throughout the city using surveillance cameras placed at certain entrances in Ferndale. Police Chief Dennis Emmi said that when they get a description of a sus-

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CRIME WATCH

Police investigate fraudulent withdrawal

BERKLEY — Berkley police are investigating an incident where $1,000 was fraudulently withdrawn from a credit union.

The incident occurred at 11:49 a.m. March 25 at Credit Union One, 28845 Woodward Ave. The suspect, a 38-year-old Inkster man, entered the credit union and gave a check to deposit for $7,721.62. He reportedly said it was back pay for work that he had done.

The clerk told the man that credit union policy was that when verifying a check, she only could release $1,000 of the funds, which was done. The man exited the building and left in a small white SUV.

Five days later, the check was alerted as altered or fake, and correspondence was made with the suspect with no resolution. A risk management investigator also spoke with a representative from the business that allegedly sent the check, and the representative reportedly did not know anyone by the name of the suspect.

The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

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SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Tanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.

As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only

cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early. For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive fights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfeld, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents.

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Suspect flees through multiple cities

BERKLEY — A 20-year-old Detroit man was arrested for fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, carrying a concealed weapon and motor vehicle fraud at 8:31 p.m. March 30 at Greenfield and 12 Mile roads.

The police report states that while on patrol, an officer pursued a wanted vehicle that ran from Troy, Royal Oak and Beverly Hills police. The jeep was found to be driving erratically at speeds of 80-90 miles per hour.

“Due to the erratic driving of the suspect, fleeing from multiple jurisdictions and the lack of concern for the general public’s safety, (the officer) intentionally collided with the (suspect’s) rear passenger side bumper to end the pursuit as the vehicle slowed to approximately 37MPH,” the report states. “The vehicle spun around and came to a stop at 696 and Greenfield.”

The driver allegedly exited the vehicle and began running on foot. The officer reportedly pulled out a Taser and ordered the suspect to the ground. Simultaneously, the suspect fell to the ground and a handgun fell from his person, according to the report. The officer was able to jump on the suspect and place him under arrest.

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pect’s vehicle and any identifying characteristics such as different colors or dents, that information is put into the Flock system. If a camera records the vehicle, it will notify police of its presence.

“In this case, they identified the vehicle and they entered the license plate of the vehicle into the Flock system. And then the vehicle entered our jurisdiction. … The officers (initiated) a traffic stop on that, then subsequently recovered evidence from the

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and every little woodlot,” DeVoe said. “You can see a deer any day of the week anywhere in (Rochester Hills) and pretty much all over southeast Michigan.”

The loss of habitat has led to behavioral changes in deer. DeVoe says fawns will be left in yards and common areas since humans keep predators like coyotes at bay. It has allowed the deer population to become a regular part of living in the region. The sight of deer is hardly an issue, but homeowners and drivers can have encounters with deer ranging from the inconveniences — deer tend to eat from gardens and planted fruit trees alongside native plants — to dire road hazards.

While living with deer can be challenging at times, DeVoe says the role of influence the four-legged neighbors have on residents tends to align with how important the local environment is for deer.

“If you live in an area where you have a big commons area and there’s a lot of natural food, like oak trees, then they’re not as persistent as they are when those things don’t

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by council by the first meeting in May.

“Thank you for all of the work that you all have done,” Mayor Raylon Leaks-May said to the committee during the meeting.

“I recognize how much work went into

interior of the car that matched the crime.”

Police pulled the suspect’s vehicle over at 7:02 p.m. March 21. The driver, James Heflin, was arrested without incident.

Heflin was arraigned on March 22 in the 43rd District Court on one count of armed robbery. He was given a $100,000 cash bond and his next court appearance is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

Heflin’s attorney, Richard Glanda, could not be reached for comment at press time.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

exist,” DeVoe said.

In areas where deer lack natural food, the animals turn to garden plants. Deer can be deterred from dining in gardens through the use of physical barriers like nets and fences, applying repellents to plants or by planting flowers that deer do not like, such as hyacinth, sage or coneflower. Hazing deer by making loud noises or using noise-emitting devices to keep deer away also helps.

But no matter the tactics used to keep deer away from lawns and flowers, DeVoe says the white-tailed deer are not leaving their homes anytime soon. Humans, it seems, have come to accept this.

“I get fewer complaints (about deer) now than at any time that I’ve had this job, which is over 30 years,” DeVoe said. “I think people have adjusted to living with them and knowing that they’re going to be around and that sometimes there’s going to be a negative impact from them. But at the same time, there’s a lot of people where that’s why they enjoy living here, seeing the wildlife and having those opportunities. It’s a perspective thing, and I think people are becoming more realistic with living with them.”

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this and this is, as stated, is very clear, very concise, and I can’t wait for the community members to be able to read this. I’m happy that they’re going to be able to have a firm understanding of what we’re up against and be able to make a decision … should it come to the ballot in November.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

HOMES

Be prepared when welcoming new pets to the home

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Pets are a huge commitment. Before a new owner takes the plunge, they should carefully consider their home, how it’s configured, and whether it makes sense for the pet. And once the animal arrives, they will need time to adjust.

“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 reexample,

Avoid negative punishment, such as yelling or

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.

“Follow the ‘Three 3s’ — three days for initial decompression, three weeks to learn the routine, and three months to start to feel relaxed and at home,” Wallace said.

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.

Sue Wells, president of the Animal Welfare Socilearn izing with other pets to house training and good

“It’s also imperative that you take your dog or pup to training. They learn everything from socializing with other pets to house training and good manners,” Wells said in an email.

Wallace said smaller homes are best for cats and small or medium-sized dogs. She said only

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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 re-

move the barrier. But look out for eyes locked on the other animal, stiff tails, hair standing up, ears back, snarling, showing 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 desen-

sitize 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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some transitions so much more interesting.”

Starring as the lead for the first time for one of the high school’s productions will be Jordan Rowan, who will be the musical’s Elle Woods.

Rowan, a senior from Berkley, has been acting in Berkley productions since the sixth grade. While the lead role does add to the stress levels for the show, Rowan was grateful to get this opportunity for her last show at the high school.

“I really enjoyed being in the ensemble in my younger years in high school. I liked being in supportive roles and stuff, but I just kind of felt like when the show was announced. … I felt like maybe this role could

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a lot of the family, too,” he said. “It just felt like family was taking the brunt of some of the decisions that I’ve had to make as a leader in a public institution.”

Baumgarten’s last day will be on April 19. For its April 1 meeting, which occurred after the Talk went to press, the City Council had on its agenda two items related to the city manager’s position. One was to appoint Nate Geinzer as the interim city manager and the other was to hire GovHR USA to lead a national search for the next city manager.

Hired in 2016, Baumgarten led Berkley through many projects and initiatives, such as accreditation for the Public Safety Department through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, the installation of inclusive park playground equipment, and investments in the city’s fire

be so good for me and this is my shot,” she said. “I just kind of auditioned and hoped for the best.”

For the character of Woods, Rowan, 17, can definitely relate to her personality, though not so much her socioeconomic status.

Rowan said that Woods, originally portrayed by Reese Witherspoon, was someone that she definitely aspires to be.

“I definitely relate to her charisma and her attitude,” she said. “She’s very positive. I feel like her role continues to be knocked down. … I definitely relate to her resilience.”

In seeing the cast prepare for the show, Hopkins stated he has been able to see leadership from the main actors throughout the rehearsal process.

“They’re really kind of a master class, and this is what you can do if you work hard,

equipment.

What Baumgarten said he was really proud of was the team that had been built in Berkley at the Public Safety Department, Parks and Recreation Department and Department of Public Works during his tenure.

“I’m really proud of that aspect that is changing the culture, embracing one that is people first (and) was public service centric,” he said. “We put some really capable people into leadership positions at all of our departments, and that is where I’ll be holding my head highest.”

Mayor Bridget Dean said Baumgarten has a long list of accomplishments in Berkley and she looks forward to his continued presence outside of his role as city manager.

“While he won’t be in city leadership, he will certainly be in the community continuing to be involved in the ways that he has on a personal level,” she said. “The family is very active. Matt is involved with the Berkley Steelers football. … We’ll continue to see Matt’s smiling face around the com-

if you spend so much time preparing, if you take it seriously, if you love what you do,” he said.

The showtimes for “Legally Blonde” will be at 7 p.m. April 18-20 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21.

Rowan is excited for the audience to see the show.

“I’m definitely ready to share it with the people around me, the people who’ve been hearing me talk; like, me and all my friends talk about the rehearsal process. I’m excited for them to actually see the finished product,” Rowan said. “I’m definitely nervous, but I’m excited more so.”

For ticket information, visit onthestage. tickets/be-drama-berkley-high-school-dr ama-department.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

munity and we’ll benefit from his involvement in so many things that are Berkley.”

Baumgarten plans to remain working in public service and said that he’s looking for something in the region so he can continue to stay in Berkley with his family.

“The city remains as strong as ever,” he said of Berkley now compared to where

it was when he was first hired. “I would say … the city government as an organization is stronger than it was for sure. We’ve made some big improvements in a lot of different aspects and I’m proud of it.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Photo provided by John Hopkins Berkley’s Be Drama club’s production of “Legally Blonde” will bow April 18-21 at the Berkley High School auditorium.

Zino

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“She was lucky enough to be able to have private lessons, and we were able to get her a nice clarinet, and she was able to go to some summer camps, and I want other kids who might not be able to do that to have those chances, because it really makes a big difference,” she said.

A specialist in suicide prevention, Mayim Meyers, from Jewish Family Service, will be on-site before and after the concert to distribute literature and answer questions.

Robertson said music was central to Zino’s life, and Robertson knows what a big difference music can make in many kids’ lives.

“There are plenty of kids that the arts are kind of where they find themselves,” she said. “Like the academic world may not come so easily, but the arts are where they can feel like they’re good at something and be able to express themselves, and it’s just so important.”

Alan Posner, the band director at Bloomfield Hills High School, previously taught Zino when he was working for Berk-

ley Schools. Posner called Zino one of his best students who was incredibly skilled and driven.

“She always had a very dry, dry sense of humor and personality, but also very focused. When I left Berkley … she gave me a couple jokes because she always thought I had the worst jokes ever. So she thought I should get some better jokes. So I thought that was always really funny and touching, that she would give me a present and that’s what it was.”

Posner, who considered Zino a friend, said music was very important to her and an outlet for how she expressed herself.

“She always wanted to perform at a very high level,” she said. “When the band didn’t do well or she wasn’t doing well, she was tough on herself, but she always strived to do her best. I think it was a release for her as well, like a way to cope with stress and anxiety that I know she dealt with. … You can tell she really loved it and really engaged with it at a very high level.”

Donations will act as tickets for the concert, and proceeds will go toward the music program for Berkley Schools.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

14A/ WOODWARD TALK • APRIL 3, 2024

APRIL 6

Erotic Poetry & Music Festival: 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.), for ages 18 and older, The Loving Touch, 22634 Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, (248) 820-5596, ticketweb.com

Peninsular Printmaker Art Fair: Featuring 18 artists, noon-8 p.m., Urbanrest Brewery, 2615 Walcott St. in Ferndale, (248) 854-0492

APRIL 8

Musicals trivia: 7-8:30 p.m., 215 West, 215 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, fadl.org/trivia

APRIL 9

Film club: Watch and discuss clips from “Minari”

(2020) starring Steven Yeun, 7 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/ film-club

APRIL 11

Middle School Board Game Club: 6-7 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/ msbg

APRIL 14

Audra Kubat concert: Hear Detroit Music Awardswinning singer/songwriter, 2-3:15 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/audra

APRIL 18

StoryTime Guild Tea and Fundraiser: Pirate-themed luncheon featuring Michigan author Rhonda Gowler Greene, proceeds help purchase new books for librar-

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

ies and classrooms in underserved schools, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, RSVP to Marcia at (248) 2020441 by April 6, storytimeguild.weebly.com

APRIL 19 & 26

Orchestra Sono: Hear Dessoff, Fuchs and more by piano, 7 p.m. April 19, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, and 7 p.m. April 26, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N. Adams Road in Bloomfield Hills, orchestrasono.org

APRIL 27

A Walk at the Zoo: Fundraiser for Shades of Pink Foundation, helps with living expenses for local people undergoing breast cancer treatment, 7 a.m.noon, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, shadesofpinkfoundation.org

ONGOING

Art exhibits: “Exposures ’24: Photography” exhibit, on display daily (except Mondays and Tuesdays) April 3-26, opening reception 2-4:30 p.m. April 7 and mid-month reception 2-4:30 p.m. April 21, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave., Suite A, in Ferndale, lawrencestreetgallery.com

• Solo show by mixed-media fiber artist Boisali Biswas, on display until April 6, Ferndale Area District

Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, fadl.org/art

• “Faces in Nature” photography exhibit, on display daily until April 27, Woods Gallery inside Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Rd., woodsgallery.org

• “Eidetic Recipes” by Roscoe Hall II, “Roar” by Heather A. Kelly and “Visions” by Robert Beras, on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays until April 18, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org/exhibitions-2

• “2024 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art”: Preview party 6-9 p.m. April 6, open to public April 7-May 12, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, www. cranbrookartmuseum.org

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

‘Children of Eden’: Performance by Stagecrafters, select dates until April 21, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

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Book clubs: For lower and upper elementaries, and for fans of science fiction, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups who meet off site, see full list at fadl.org/ upcoming-events

• Meets 3 p.m. every second Saturday of month, Roseland Cemetery, 29001 N. Woodward Ave. in Berkley, roselandparkmi.com, (248) 541-1154 ext. 2520

Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesdays of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503, ferndalemi.gov/resources/seniorprograms

Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pres-

sure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapterevents/527

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups

Free days at Cranbrook: Every first Friday at Cranbrook Institute of Science, and every third Thursday at Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu, cranbrookartmuseum.org

‘Something Rotten’: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays April 26-May18, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, facebook.com/TheFarmingtonPlayers

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