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North Farmington High School science teacher Michael Bause is surrounded and applauded by his fellow science teachers following the announcement that he had been named the Oakland County Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year March 24. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Earth science teacher rocks to stardom as county High School Teacher of the Year BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON — A popular science teacher kicked off his spring break with a big bang as he was presented the award for the Oakland County Outstanding High School Teacher of the Year at the start of his sixth period earth

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FARMINGTON HILLS — In the 1800s, the city now known as Farmington Hills was known as Quakertown. It was organized in 1827 as the township of Farmington before eventually being incorporated as a city in 1973. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Farmington Hills, and over the course of its history, the city has seen some changes. As of 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the city’s population is more than 83,000, which, according to ststisticalatlas.com, makes Farmington Hills the second most-populated city in Oakland County, after Troy. The city has no intention of having its semicentennial go unnoticed. Various anniversary activities have been planned. During a Greater Farmington Area Cham-

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New public safety director named for Farmington BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON — After working for Farmington’s public safety department for more than 15 years, Bob Houhanisin recently said he has reached the pinnacle of his career. In December of last year, he was appointed by Farmington City Manager Dave Murphy to be the city’s public safety director. Prior to his promotion, Houhanisin served as an officer, a sergeant, a commander and the deputy director for Farmington’s Public Safety Department. Houhanisin has worked for Farmington since 2004. Public safety in Farmington includes police, fire and EMS services.

As the chief of Farmington’s, Houhanisin’s duties include overseeing the budget, policies and procedures. He is also the liaison between Farmington’s Public Safety Department, City Council and the city manager. “So exciting,” Houhanisin said. “I’m happy to be here. … I can’t take credit for everything that we do. I have to share the credit with the people that I work with because, without them, we’re not the success that we are.” Murphy said that Houhanisin was “well prepared” to be promoted to the position of public safety director. “He’s been training for that position for a while,” Murphy said. “We promote from within. … He has the education and experience to See HOUHANISIN on page 5A

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Bob Houhanisin has been named the Farmington Public Safety director. Houhanisin previously served as an officer, a sergeant, a commander and the deputy director of the department.

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SOUTHFIELD — With the help of six anglers, the Ecology Center, the Huron River Watershed Council and the Friends of the Rouge set out in summer 2022 to deepen their understanding of which parts of the fish PFAS chemicals are accumulating and where in the watersheds PFAS is concentrating. Many of the anglers involved in the study would eat what they caught. One of the six anglers, Jerrad Jankowski, of Clinton Township, describes himself

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do a very good job.” Houhanisin shared some of his history, as well as that of the city’s Public Safety Department. “Farmington is the oldest public safety department in Michigan,” he said. “All of our officers from the top on down are crosstrained in police, fire and EMS. … In 1995, I joined the Brighton area fire department as a paid-on-call firefighter, and then my first police job was (for) the village of Pinckney from 2002 to 2004. So when I came to Farmington in 2004, I was completely trained.” Houhanisin said that Farmington Public Safety currently has around 22 public safety officers and 14 paid-on-call firefighters who are only trained in firefighting. He added that there are six police cars and three fire trucks, with a minimum staffing level of three public safety officers per shift, and that the city has three cells, one being a detox area for intoxicated drivers. Houhanisin said that Farmington is a “very safe” community, with a low crime rate. “We’re aggressive in traffic enforcement to keep our streets safe,” he said. “If there are problem areas in Farmington, we put patrol cars there (and) we conduct studies; we do our best to make sure each resident feels that they are safe in the city of Farmington. We work very hard as a collective group to keep our stats low and make sure Farmington’s a safe place to live and visit.” The website crimegrade.org has Farmington’s overall crime grade as an “A,” meaning that the rate of crime is much lower than the average city in the United States. The site states that Farmington is in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning only 14% of cities are safer. Farmington Hills also placed high, with the site giving it an “A-” for overall crime. According to michigan-demographics. com, there are more than 11,000 residents in Farmington, and it is the 177th most populated city in the state. The site has Farmington Hills’ population at more than 83,000, ranking as the 14th most populated city in the state. From Houhanisin’s perspective, Farmington is unique with respect to how the city handles calls that come from residents. “We call it the ‘Farmington way,’ and we do things that most departments don’t do,” he said. “We have officers that if you call us and need help, nothing is beneath

us. … I’m a firm believer that if my parent or my grandparent needed help, no matter what it was, that if you called a Farmington public safety officer, we would respond in a prompt, professional manner and handle whatever it is that needs to be done. I think that’s what sets us apart from other departments.” One of Houhanisin’s tasks is to promote someone from within to fill his previous position as deputy director. He would also like for the city to remain accredited with the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. “We were one of the first departments in the state of Michigan — I think we were number nine or 10 — to reach that status, so it’s my job to make sure we follow through with maintaining our accreditation, which is an extremely time-consuming process,” Houhanisin said. “I rely heavily upon my commanders and sergeants and deputy director, eventually, to help me with that process, because that really sets us apart from other agencies, to hold that accreditation status with the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. … I’m happy to do whatever it takes for the citizens and residents, and people who come to visit Farmington — make sure they’re safe and protected.” Aside from encouraging residents to lock their vehicles, Houhanisin also shared another tip. “If you see something, say something,” he said. “There’s never a bother. We would much rather handle it then and there and try to solve the crime, catch somebody in the act, versus trying to piece it together afterwards. So we always want people to call us when they hear or see something that doesn’t sound right.” Houhanisin said that Farmington is accepting applications for a public safety officer, as well as a paid-on-call firefighter and cadet. “If somebody’s looking for a great job in public safety, our cadet position is a great place to start, because you get an idea of what a police department is, what a fire department is, and how public safety works,” he said. “We encourage college students to apply.” Having a fully staffed public safety department can help Farmington accomplish what Houhanisin cited as a goal. “Keep going with the ‘Farmington way,’” he said. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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oversight, educate patients and the community about oral health-related disease and prevention, and develop an annual operating budget. She will also collaborate with her colleagues to provide additional care to patients in the areas of medical, behavioral, employment and housing services. Croom will also conduct mobile dentistry visits at schools and organizations around metro Detroit, the release states. The clinics will provide preventative services for children ages 1-17, including cleanings, X-rays and exams, according to the release. “I’m excited to join the team at CCIH and work to improve the dental health of people in and around Detroit,” Croom stated in the release. She said it is part of the organization’s “larger mission to provide integrated health and wellness services to all. I support this mission 100% and look forward to working alongside my colleagues to improve the lives of those in our community.” For more information, visit centralcity health.com. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

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METRO DETROIT — Farmington Hills resident Olivia Croom will be providing free dental services as part of her new position at a Detroit nonprofit, according to a press release. Croom has been named dental director of Central City Integrated Health, which is a federally qualified health center at 10 Peterboro St. in Detroit, according to the release. Croom has worked in the industry for 30 years, including as the executive director of general dentistry at the Children’s Dental Center in Detroit and as the vice president of operations at Great Expressions Dental Centers in Atlanta, the release states. Croom is expected to expand Central City Integrated Health’s reach in bringing dental care to Detroit’s underserved communities, taking appointments there and providing free mobile dentistry clinics to schools and organizations around metro Detroit. Croom, who has two children, is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry and School of Business. “Dr. Croom is an accomplished and widely respected dental professional with decades of experience delivering the best and most up-to-date dental care services,” Central City President and CEO Kimberly Farrow stated in the release. “She is also a natural leader who brings strategic vision and direction to the organizations she serves. We are excited to have her leading the charge of delivering dental services — which are so integral to overall health — to Detroit’s underserved communities.” In her role as dental director, Croom will administer, maintain and expand Central City’s primary and preventative dental services in Detroit and Wayne County. She will provide direct patient care and program

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FARMINGTON HILLS POLICE TO HOST ‘PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY’

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is set to host Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the police station, 31655 W. 11 Mile Road. Residents of any city may participate, and drugs are accepted anonymously in any type of container, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. Liquids are not accepted. To dispose of liquids, request a free Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouch at the front desk. The take-home pouches deactivate liquids, creams, patches and pills, the release states. For directions, visit https://deterrasystem.com/resources/videos/. “Unused and expired medications can find their way into the wrong hands, with dangerous and sometimes tragic consequences,” the release states. “According to the National Safety Council, 70% of teens who abused prescription painkillers got them through friends or relatives. The Farmington Hills Police Department reminds everyone to clean out their medicine cabinets to help stop this unacceptable risk to public health and safety.” The Police Department participates in Prescription Drug Take Back Days twice annually, in April and October. At last fall’s event, over 200 pounds of prescription drugs were safely and anonymously collected and destroyed by the DEA, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Since the nationwide Prescription Drug Take Back program started in 2010, over 17 million pounds of drugs have been collected, according to the release. Anyone who can’t make it to the event may drop off unwanted prescription drugs at the police station 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. Drugs are collected at the Command Desk and then placed in the Operation Medicine Cabinet secure drop box in the lobby, the release states. For more information, call (248) 871-2770.

Fire Department offers ‘lifesaving’ training FARMINGTON HILLS — The Emergency Preparedness Commission and the Farmington Hills Fire Department are offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver Class with instruction in CPR, automated external defibrillation and Stop the Bleed tourniquet training for those age 12 and older 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Fire Station 4, located at 28711 Drake Road, according to a press

Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony returns to Farmington Hills FARMINGTON HILLS — The Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills is the newly designated home for the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. The move to the facility represents a “homecoming” for DMYS, which was previously based in Farmington Hills. The youth symphony is scheduled to perform two concerts per year on the Mainstage Theatre at the Hawk, located at 29995 W. 12 Mile Road. “The Hawk boasts state-of-the-art facilities attracting local and international performers and educators,” a press release states. DMYS rehearsals will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon on Saturdays in September. The group features four orchestras with students from around 50 communities.

Farmington Hills police to host ‘Community Conversations’

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department is scheduled to host a “Community Conversations” event 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at the Hawk Community Center, located at 29995 W. 12 Mile Road. The event is set to take place in Harrison Hall, which is located on the second floor. Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King is the scheduled speaker. Topics of discussion include issues of concern, crime rates, community policing programs and “various other topics.” To RSVP, call (248) 871-2750 or send an email to crimeprevention@fhgov.com.

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FARMINGTON HILLS — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 60% of all child car seats are installed or utilized incorrectly, a press release from the city of Farmington Hills states. The city is working to change those statistics with free child car seat inspections, a press release states. Child car seat inspections by appointment only are scheduled to take place 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, April 23, at Fire Station 3, located at 29260 Grand River Ave. Technicians will check for proper installation and possible recalls of child car seats. Parents and caregivers will also be provided with education on how to properly install and use the child car seat. Inspections will take approximately 45 minutes or less, the release states. The event is free to the public, with no residency restrictions. To register for a free child car seat inspection appointment, contact Sara West at swest@fhgov.com.

release from the city of Farmington Hills. The fee is $10 for Farmington Hills/Farmington residents and $20 for nonresidents. To receive an American Heart Association Certificate of Training, an additional $20 fee is required, regardless of residential status. An electronic certification card can be printed or accessed online.

Non-refundable fees are due April 13 to ensure the correct student-to-instructor ratio, the release states. The class requires that participants are physically able to kneel on the floor and use their arms and hands to perform continuous chest compressions. To register or for more information, contact Sara West at swest@ fhgov.com.

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category of Government/Education News for her story “Holocaust Center visit is emotional, enlightening” in the Warren Weekly. Page Designer Jason Clancy won second place in the Best Page or Pages Design for “Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolls into town” in the West Bloomfield Beacon. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile story was part

of C & G’s ongoing feature called “Behind the Wheel,” which profiles people and the special vehicles they drive. Allard is the writer of “Behind the Wheel.” Additionally, Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss, who joined C & G Newspapers in January from The Alpena News, won third place in the Daily C Best Columnist category for her work with The Alpena News. Ochss is now writing for the St. Clair Shores Sentinel.

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ber of Commerce State of the Cities breakfast March 8, Farmington Hills Mayor Vicki Barnett officially kicked off the city’s 50th anniversary celebrations, which are themed, “Reflecting on our past to shine greater light on our future.” At the event, marigold seed packets were distributed, and Barnett encouraged attendees to plant them to help celebrate the city’s anniversary. The highlight of the celebrations is an official city of Farmington Hills 50th anniversary party, set to take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Founders Sports Park, located at 35500 W. Eight Mile Road. Food, games and entertainment, including from the band Fifty Amp Fuse, are all slated to be part of the festivities. To cap it all off, fireworks are set to light the sky that evening. Vickie Sullen-Winn, who is Farmington Hills’ director of communications and community engagement, referred to it as a “big, big party.” “You can’t have a birthday without a party, right? We’re going to have a familyfriendly party with entertainment, food and fireworks,” Sullen-Winn said. “So lots of fun planned to take advantage of this opportunity to rally around … our big semicentennial for the city.” Farmington Hills City Manager Gary Mekjian said in a press release that the event represents the city coming together to celebrate “everything that’s great about Farmington Hills.” Throughout the year, anniversary activities are expected to include special art projects for children during summer camp at the Hawk Community Center, as well as for seniors at the Costick Center. “The city had a history in the past — before the pandemic — they painted snow plows, and that stopped with the pandemic, like a lot of other things, so we’re gonna bring that back,” Sullen-Winn said. “And so we’re going to have two snow plows that will be creatively decorated with our seniors at the Costick Center and then with our campers at the Hawk Community Center.” A time and place for the art projects has yet to be determined. However, after the celebration in July has “died down,” the city wants the celebration to continue. “One of the reasons we wanted to do the snow plows is because this is a yearlong celebration,” Sullen-Winn said. “Later in the

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year when the snow has fallen once again, they (residents) will have a memory, we’re hoping, from the great time that they had at the party. But seeing this 50th anniversaryinspired snow plow rolling through the city (at) the hands of our seniors and our youth (is) a nod to the past and the future.” A mural on the front door of City Hall is also helping to make it pretty clear that Farmington Hills has something to celebrate this year. “We encourage people to stop by to see this beautiful, vibrant, vinyl mural, and we’re encouraging the community to take selfies — our students, our seniors, our groups,” Sullen-Winn said. “Group shots are encouraged using the hashtag #FH50, as in Farmington Hills 50.” Sullen-Winn said that more than 2,000 business owners are going to receive a personalized letter from the city that will include a window decal, in the hope that the decals will be displayed. Banners are also expected to be posted at “key spots” throughout the city. Sullen-Winn said that things at City Hall have been exciting. “Fifty years. That’s not a long time, as compared to other cities, but it’s so significant because so much has been done in a short time,” she said. “We think about this starting off as a Quaker town, and now it’s one of Oakland County’s largest cities, and it’s one of the most diverse communities in Oakland County. I think it is significant, and we’ll get to see the diversity … when everybody comes together around this one theme — celebrating our 50th anniversary.” According to information sent by Sullen-Winn, the first white settler in what became Farmington Township was a Quaker from Farmington, New York, named Arthur Power. He purchased land in 1823 and later returned with a group of families and associates. The settlement became known as Quakertown. Although Sullen-Winn said that Farmington Hills has a great history, plenty of attention has also been paid to what could lie ahead. “We want the city’s input, in terms of the direction that the city is going or would like to go or could go,” she said. “We invite the city to come out — community members — to help us reimagine what Farmington Hills could look like for the next 50 years, and that effort, actually, is called ‘The Next 50.’ So, more to come on that.” To stay abreast of events scheduled in the city, visit fhgov.com.

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METRO DETROIT — Each year, Michiganders eagerly wait for Old Man Winter to take his final breath and allow Mother Nature to usher in spring with new life. For those who have been shut inside all winter, spring brings much-needed fresh air and allows for reconnecting with nature. Local libraries encourage the public to get their hands dirty and start a garden this season by offering seed libraries. There are currently 130 active seed libraries in Michigan and around 600 nationwide, according to Bevin Cohen, who created the Michigan Seed Library Network as a connection tool to promote and develop seed libraries. Cohen is a Michigan-based author specializing in herbalism, seed saving and sustainability practices through the homestead project he and his wife own, called Small House Farm in Sanford. Though each seed library differs slightly from the next, the general model allows library-goers to “check out” seed packets of different plant varieties such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and even Michigan native plants, which attract vital pollinators like bees and butterflies. Typically, libraries limit how many seed packets can be checked out at a time and encourage seed saving so that they can replenish their supply. Professional seed saver Cohen explains that the process isn’t as complicated as it may seem. “It’s pretty simple. The first detail is learning how to identify when the seeds are ready to be harvested, which varies from one crop to the next,” Cohen said. Cohen said that knowing where the seeds are and when they’ll be ready is crucial in seed saving. “With things that (are) easy to grow, like beans and peas, we’re harvesting the seeds themselves, so those are really easy to identify. Plants like tomatoes and peppers will change from green to red, signifying their ripeness. Therefore, the seeds are ready to go. With some things that we grow and eat, we are already saving the seeds without realizing it, like when you extract the seeds from a melon before eating it.” According to Cohen, seeds don’t have a strict expiration date; as long as they are stored in a cool, dark location, they can remain viable for many years. If stored in an airtight container in a freezer, they might be able to last for decades at a time. Cohen does specify that there is an exception to this rule: Seeds for parsnips, spinach and most onion varieties tend to lose their viability after the first year.

Every year, the Michigan Seed Library Network showcases a different seed with Michigan roots through their “One Seed, One State” initiative. One Seed, One State unites seed libraries across the state under one common goal to grow the same plant. This year’s seed is Grand Rapids lettuce, which is described as an easy-to-grow frilly, non-bitter leaf lettuce that can be eaten as early as 28 days after planting. The “father of forced lettuce,” Eugene Davis, developed Grand Rapids lettuce in the late 1800s. Since this variety of lettuce is known to be cold hardy, it is credited with establishing the greenhouse winter lettuce industry in Grand Rapids, which supplied the Great Lakes region with lettuce for decades. The Michigan Seed Library Network served over 200 seed libraries with One Seed, One State kits in 2023, and Cohen estimates that nearly 900 individuals attended the seventh annual Central Michigan Seed Swap, an event inviting people to “Swap, share and share!” It was held Feb. 25. Lisa Martin, the branch librarian at the Warren Civic Center Library, is excited to announce the arrival of seed libraries at all four Warren libraries this April and that they will be participating in this year’s One Seed, One State project. Currently, the Civic and the Burnette Branch libraries are collecting seed donations of leftover seed packets (unopened or partial packets) to start their seed library. All donations must be labeled and placed in sealed bags, packets or envelopes. If you write your name on your donations, you’ll be entered in a drawing this fall for a gift card. Additionally, Cohen will be hosting a “Seed Saving 101” workshop at the Civic Center Library 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. Martin said that much of the inspiration for Warren’s seed libraries came from the Ferndale Area District Library’s impressive seed library model. Adult services librarians Sarah Bowman and Michelle Williamson have been running the seed library in Ferndale for three years now. Williamson explained that the Ferndale Garden Club initiated the founding of the seed library just a year or so prior to her involvement and still plays an active role in educating library-goers on sustainable garden practices. The Ferndale Garden Club and Cheryl English from Black Cat Pottery will host “It’s Easy To Be Green,” which will help attendees with educational tools and practices to promote environmental sustainability within their gardens, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. Ferndale’s seed library is host to a wide array of seed offerings, including Michigan native plants like milkweed varieties that draw in pollinators, which are donated by See SEEDS on page 20A

ABOVE: The Rochester Municipal Park butterfly garden. Photo by Marilyn Trent

LEFT: In mid-April, seed packets will be available that are donated by Gro-Town at all four Warren Public Library branches. They are designated for children to take home and plant with their families. Photo by Lisa Martin

ABOVE: Rochester Pollinator board members Amber Quesenberry, left, and Stephanie Bordo Smith pose with some of the seeds featured in the seed library. LEFT: The Rochester Pollinator’s seed library at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve. Photos by Marilyn Trent

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was invaded from both directions by family, colleagues and media representatives to surprise him with the award. “I’m honored beyond words,” Bause said as he received the award from Steven Snead, the curriculum assessment supervisor for Oakland Schools. “I really do. … I love this job, and I appreciate the people I work with — the mentors, my fellow science teachers. … Thank you guys so much. This means tremendous amounts to me.” Bause, who teaches 10th and 11th grade astronomy and earth science essentials, was named the Farmington High School Teacher of the Year at the beginning of March and was awarded a two-year lease on a new car courtesy of the Suburban Collection. Bause graduated from Birmingham Groves High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in earth science and a master’s in physical science-interdependent from Michigan State University. He is an officer in the Michigan Earth Science Teachers Association. He has spent his entire teaching career at FPS, teaching

chemistry, earth science essentials, weather and climate, and astronomy. Bause was nominated for the district honor by his colleagues, students and parents in the community for his ability to build rich and genuine relationships, craft high-quality learning experiences, and consistently utilize effective techniques to position students at the center of learning to foster and encourage student thought, according to a district press release. “As a teacher, Bause strives to meet the needs of all of his students. He does this by curating deep relationships with individual students. He is able to create these relationships by his desire and ability to seek out approaches and strategies to ensure each student succeeds,” the release said. “I wasn’t terribly great in high school as a student, and I had a science teacher that inspired me, and that’s what changed my life. His name was Steven Webster at Birmingham Groves — an incredible human being,” said Bause. Bause said his advice for all teachers is to encourage their students to want to learn and not to be scared of science. He said his See BAUSE on page 11A

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goal as a teacher is to make sure that his students are interested in science and want to learn. “I don’t want them leaving this classroom saying, ‘I hate science,’” he said. “What’s my secret? I just make connections with my students as much as I possibly can. … It really is about relationships. You got to build the relationships. You gotta build trust. You gotta let them know that it’s OK to not get it the first time and that everybody’s going to learn, just not necessarily at the same pace. Just keep chugging along and give them opportunities to learn from their mistakes.” Principal Joe Greene stated in a press release that, “perhaps the best evidence of Mike’s ability to engage students is the fact that he makes science so intriguing and interesting that there are students in his room every day before and after school, as well as before, during and after class, seeking help, seeking advice, helping others out and engaging Mike in deep conversations about science and life.” That method has been well received by his students. Three young men in his earth science class told the Press that they had initially taken his earth science class because it is a required course. However, they said they developed an interest in pursuing a science career because of Bause and have elected to take more of his classes because he is such a good teacher. “After a long day being stressed out with math and this and that, I come to Bause and I feel like it’s free space for everyone, and I’m happy to have him. So that’s why, next year, I chose two more classes with him, because he’s just a great guy — great teacher, and I also consider him as a great friend, too,” said Hussein Tahan, 16. Tahan said that Bause makes science fun and easy to understand by incorporating a lot of humor into his class. “Mr. Bause is more interactive, rather than just giving out worksheets like other teachers do,” said Evan Kent, 16. “He makes you actually think and have to think for yourself. Two days ago, we did this poster about the sun, but he made us put all of the electronics away so that he’d see what we knew from just our brain, without anyone else’s influence.” Rex Saenz, 16, said Bause is a great teacher. “I have six classes. I go to all my classes, and the only one I really look forward to is Mr. Bause,” Saenz said, “because not only is

he a great teacher, he cares for his students. Like, not a lot of teachers do that, and that’s what makes him just really special. And earth science is, like, really hard, but he just makes it really fun. So he makes it easy to understand, and the way he explains things, the way he talks to us, and the way he just makes us laugh really makes our day better. I could be having a bad day and I go to this class and I see Mr. Bause and he just makes me laugh and, overall, he’s just an amazing guy.” The students said that they now have a desire to help prevent climate change as a result of Bause’s class. They said the class has helped them to understand that global warming is a real danger and that they need to do something about it. Paraprofessional Mary Larabee sits in on his sixth hour earth science class every day and said that he is amazing to work with. “I have personally learned so much from him about science, about earth science, about rocks,” Larabee said. “So I enjoy it, because not only am I watching the kids learn, but I’m learning along with them. His sense of humor is just amazing. He keeps everything so light-hearted and fun so that you don’t feel like it’s hard work being in this class. You are doing a lot of work, but it doesn’t feel like it. The hour flies by. … He just makes stuff make sense. He just has a way of explaining stuff so that it’s easy to understand what he’s trying to teach them.” North Farmington building sub Sharorron Helm, aka “Granny,” said that she always asks students who their favorite teacher is, and she said that ever since she started subbing at North Farmington in 2016 it has always been a resounding “Bause.” She said that he has consistently been named the students’ favorite teacher of the year. “Outside of the school, if I’m at the store or at the theater or whatever, if I ask them who’s their favorite teacher, it’s never been anybody but him,” Granny said. Granny said that Bause even helped her to pick out a telescope for her 12-year-old grandson, who is interested in astronomy. She said he spent a lot of time with her on Amazon to help pick out the right one. “I’ve taught teachers, and science and math are difficult to feed — to make fun and to learn. That subject matter is difficult. So he is able to do that. It’s amazing,” said Granny. “It’s wonderful from an observer’s standpoint to see how amazing Mr. Bause is when I get to observe him in his class. This is like the secret place I go to when I need a dose of ‘what really matters.’ I kind of hide in here and watch a class, and it just helps me see why we do what we do,” said Greene. “Every single one of his colleagues said, ‘Yep.

That should be. Of course that should be. He deserves that.’ And to hear that collegiality and that respect and that love and care is awesome. So, Mike, we are so very proud of you. The department is such a super support. You guys are amazing and you really do fantastic things for kids. I love you, brother (Bause). You are awesome, and you’ve made me a better educator.” According to the press release, Bause has helped increase the student success rate, as measured by passing grades, to 97.87% in earth science and 90.86% in chemistry school-wide. Superintendent Chris Delgato said the district made a point to present Bause with the award during the same period with the same students, and to allow all his fellow science teachers to see him presented with the award. The district provided a sub for all sixth period science classes, so that the teachers could attend. “We know that your love for kids is shared by your colleagues and that they’re as happy and proud of you as we are in the district,” said Delgato.

“Very few teachers work as hard, passionately or generously as Mike Bause does on behalf of his students, his colleagues and his family,” Greene said in a press release. “He is always able to find time to help others and foster their growth, he never hesitates to celebrate and share out the successes of his colleagues, his students or his own family. With all of this in mind, I can think of no more worthy teacher to be honored as Farmington Public Schools and Oakland County Schools High School Teacher of the Year.” Bause also thanked his family for traveling around the country with him collecting rocks to be used in his classroom. As a reward for the honor, Greene gave Bause the remainder of the day off. Bause said he was truly surprised and that he thought the award will help energize him for his long drive to South Carolina for his family’s spring break vacation. Bause will now be entered into the state competition to be named the Michigan High School teacher of the year. The winner will be announced in the fall.

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ter, oil and stains. However, the danger of PFAS is that it does not break down in the environment, meaning that PFAS pollution in bodies of water leads to contamination of fish, which is especially dangerous for subsistence anglers who consume what they catch. PFAS chemicals are linked to certain types of cancers, reproductive issues and reduced vaccine effectiveness. Using a community-based science model, the project approached six anglers who went through a training session to learn how to properly package the fish they caught without contaminating the samples. The anglers took part in designing the research questions, collecting samples, processing the fish, and discussing the results and education strategies for fellow anglers. From April to June, the anglers were given a choice of 15 locations to fish around the Rouge River and Huron River. Over 100 fish of 12 different species — such as bluegill, pumpkinseed, rock bass and catfish — were tested for 40 different PFAS chemicals. The fish were put into a freezer and transported to Envirolab in Oscoda, Michigan, where they were blended together so that scientists could test the entire fish, rather than just the fillet, which was the previous protocol used in 2018 when the Huron River was contaminated by a chrome plating facility that manufactures shiny coatings on car parts. The results were devastating. PFAS chemicals were found in every single fish tested from both rivers. Fourteen different types of PFAS chemicals were detected in the study, with each fish containing at least one of the 14 chemicals.

• perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA). • hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA). • perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS). • perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). The EPA aims to finalize the regulation by the end of 2023. If fully implemented, the EPA estimates “the rule will prevent thou-

sands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.” Another angler involved in the study, Bill Bialkowski, of Dearborn, is a retired accountant who took up fishing as a hobby because it was a way for him to connect with nature and other anglers. Bialkowski found himself involved in the study when he ran See CHEMICALS on page 16A

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Of these 14 chemicals, only two are regulated in Michigan. Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, is one of the few regulated PFAS chemicals widely found because it doesn’t break down. PFOS was found in 58% of the Huron fish and in 46% of the Rouge fish. The range of PFAS found in the whole fish was 11 to 59 parts per billion (nine fish) in the Rouge River and 12 to 133 parts per billion (11 fish) in the Huron River. The estimated highest filet concentrations were 47 ppb for the Huron and 12 ppb for the Rouge. Though these results yielded lower levels of PFAS in Huron River fish than in the 2018 testing, these levels are above what the state of Michigan advises, limiting consumption to two Huron and 12 Rouge meals per month. Currently, the state has issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory if PFOS is found at greater than 300 ppb in fish. “We got this survey started, and halfway through, the Health Department issued a ‘Do Not Eat’ advisory because we found some really high levels,” said Sally Petrella, the monitoring manager at Friends of the Rouge who worked closely on the study. “It really hit home for me that we had these anglers out here collecting fish to be tested, and we’re already getting a fish consumption advisory showing us how important it is to be collecting this information and understand how deep the problem is so we can work to fix it.” Petrella stated that the EPA recently proposed the first-ever national drinking water standard, the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, which would require the public water systems to monitor, notify the public of the levels and reduce the levels in drinking water if they exceed the proposed standards of six types of PFAS: • perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). • perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS).

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Jazz events: Presentation about Detroit’s jazz legacy at 7 p.m. April 13, also live music featuring RJ Spangler Quintet at 2 p.m. April 16, both at Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, farmlib.org

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Xiao Dong Wei and Friends: Experience Chinese culture through music, 8 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700

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Homebuying 101: Presentation by Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union mortgage experts, 6:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, farmlib.org

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Another one of the six anglers, Jerrad Jankowski, refers to himself as a “fishing addict.” Photo by the Friends of the Rouge River

into Petrella at the 2022 End of Winter Paddle. He approached Petrella and asked if there were any upcoming projects that he’d be able to participate in. A few weeks later, she contacted him about the upcoming PFAS study seeking local anglers to participate. “I quite enjoyed it, because I fish for fun anyways,” Bialkowski said. “He explained that throughout the study, he began to read up on PFAS chemicals so that he could educate anyone who asked him about his involvement in the study. “I’m not any kind of a true scientist, but this role as ‘Citizen Scientist,’ I really liked it, and it’s become one of my hobbies

starting this year.” Bialkowski stated that he is eager to participate in the Friends of the Rouge’s upcoming Frog and Toad Survey, which takes place from March through July. For the Rouge River, PFAS testing had been limited up until this point, and prior to this study, PFAS levels in fish were not high enough to warrant any fish consumption advisories. However, as Petrella mentioned, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an advisory for certain fish, such as bluegill and sunfish, due to the high levels of PFOS found in them in the lower branch and the main branch, from the Ford Estate dam to the Detroit River. Additionally, unlike the Huron River, a pollution source has not been identified. The EPA advises that there are no safe

levels of PFAS in drinking water, yet Michigan’s fish consumption levels have not been updated to reflect this data. The Ecology Center, the Friends of the Rouge and the Huron River Watershed Council are advocating for stricter advisories and plead for Michigan lawmakers to establish “sciencebased PFAS maximum contaminant levels for fish and wildlife, increase consumption advisory signage in heavy fishing areas along the Huron and Rouge rivers, include other PFAS chemicals in addition to PFOS in the Eat Safe Fish Advisory, and take a proactive stance and prevent future pollution in Michigan fisheries, water and wildlife by regulating new chemical threats to ecosystems, prohibit the sale of all PFAS-containing products except when no safer alternative exists and to hold polluters financially See CHEMICALS on page 17A

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to dental floss,” said Peters. “I’m leading this bipartisan bill to ensure the federal agency responsible for protecting consumers from products that threaten their health and safety has a seat at the table as we work to address and eliminate these dangerous toxins.” The bill reportedly builds on Peters’ efforts to address PFAS contamination, according to the release. In a funding bill signed into law in December 2022, Peters pushed for continued efforts to address PFAS contamination. The law included $5 million for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to support efforts to address PFAS contamination in agriculture, $2.7 million for the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct research on the transmission of PFAS substances in watersheds and aquifers, and $2 million for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to continue work on PFAS and other contaminants of concern. To learn more about this study, visit www.ecocenter.org/our-work/healthy-stufflab/reports/community-based-study-pfasfish. For more information regarding the EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, visit www.epa.gov/sdwa/andpolyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas.

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METRO DETROIT — April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring severe issues for homeowners. Spring weather is often very wet, both from snow melting and from an increase in rainfall. These wet conditions mean there are several issues that can crop up for homeowners “The biggest problems come from big snow melts or rains that cause backups. Basement flooding is a huge problem around this time of year,” said Frank Winters, the owner of Birmingham Plumbing. “Tree roots can also grow into your sewer line, particularly in old houses that have clay pipes. They can even grow into broken PVC pipes and clog the drain.” “The biggest risks around this time of year include damage to finished basements,” added Rich Piccirilli, the chief operating officer of the Foundation Authority in Clinton Township. “Any kind of flooding is bad. That can destroy possessions, damage the foundation or lead to mold, among other things. You need to pay attention to your home.” Piccirilli said that homeowners should take this time of year to do a check of their home’s condition as they do their spring cleaning. “This is the best time of the year to do an exam of their home,” he explained. “Most people in the next 30 days are often outside and doing spring cleaning, so they often notice things. Just look for things; cracks in the brick, windows not closing or opening properly, walls starting to buckle. The soil can expand from the water and affect your home. … You can smell and see mildew. I would always recommend calling a professional to check it out if you see something. It’s better to be safe.” There are steps homeowners can take to try to avoid such problems. It can be very important to clean a house’s gutters and ensure the downspouts pour the gutters’ water away from the home properly. “Make sure your downspouts are hooked up and have proper grading away from the house,” said Piccirilli. “Downspouts are important. Make sure gutters are clean and extended away from the house. If it’s pointed away but the grade

pours it back toward the house, it still pools around the structure. You want that water away from the house.” Winters said that making sure the home has a working sump pump and backups that are designed to mitigate or prevent flooding is something homeowners should be doing at least once a year. “Usually people start identifying problems when water starts showing up,” he said. “Preemptively, you could look for cracks in your basement walls. Make sure your gutters outside aren’t dumping next to the house. Make sure the sump pump and backups are working so they don’t stick when you need them. The backup might not be used for years, so you want to run it periodically to keep it fresh. You might want to make sure your storm trap is clear and inspected.” Piccirilli advised homeowners to look out for mold but to be very cautious when dealing with it, as some forms can be hazardous to a person’s health. “In the case of mold or mildew, you can get some household products to clean some light mildew,” he said. “That white effervescence … you can clean that or have a company like ours take care of it. For full-blown black mold, you need to consult a professional company that knows how to deal with that. It can be dangerous.” Perhaps most importantly, making sure a home has the proper insurance coverage in the event of flooding could save families thousands of dollars in the event of a severe problem caused by spring weather. “We had a guy who walked in with a basement that was flooded with 3 feet of water and didn’t have insurance,” said Winters. “You always want to make sure you get that insured. We had to replace the sump pump and furnace. He lost pretty much everything he had in that basement.” Piccirilli said that a little prevention can go a long way. For every $1 invested in disaster mitigation, $6 can be saved in damages and repairs. “A lot of people are almost scared when they see a crack and are afraid it will be a $20,000 repair,” he said. “Often, it’s not — it’s just a $500 repair. If you can spot these issues soon, it can cost you a lot less money.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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BELOW: It can be very important to clean a house’s gutters and ensure the downspouts pour the gutters’ water away from the home properly. Shutterstock image

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their partner, the Ferndale Monarch Project. “I think people think weeds and assume the plants are ugly,” Bowman said. “And they aren’t going to be cut flowers like you see from a florist. They’re sustainable, drought tolerant, deer tolerant and pollinator friendly. They aren’t necessarily going to be a neat little row of flowers. It’s more of a wild vibe.” Amber Quesenberry, a homeschool mom of four and board member of the Rochester Pollinators, planted her first pollinator garden in 2020 from a plan in the Rochester Pollinators brochure. Since then, the Quesenberrys have planted over 1,100 plants in their front yard, which they’ve neatly curated to display that native plant gardens can still be manicured. With help from Mulberry Hill Wildlife, Quesenberry worked to redesign her yard to target different species. Now her yard is home to a bird-friendly garden, a bumblebee garden and a butterfly garden. Quesenberry contacted Marilyn Trent, the founder of the Rochester Pollinators, a few years back when her children became fascinated by pollinator conservation. Trent is an entrepreneur with a passion for ecology and wildlife preservation. Trent started the Rochester Pollinators in 2019 with the intention of educating and providing resources to preserve the Monarch butterfly and pollinator population. The Rochester Pollinators work to spread awareness and engage local communities in planting Michigan native plants in public and privately owned landscapes. Some of their outreaches include their annual native plant sale, where they sell a variety of native plants that can be selected by

light, soil and moisture needs. Orders can be placed online at https://rochesterpollinators. org and picked up on May 20 or 27 at the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market. The Rochester Pollinators have a seed library at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve for those wishing to start from seeds. They offer native seeds such as purple coneflower, black-eyed Susans and milkweed varieties. Contrary to common belief, wild plants can be grown in deep containers for those with limited yard space; the Rochester Pollinators provide more information on how to do this successfully under their “Resources” section. Quesenberry has donated many of the seeds she’s saved from her own gardens. “We shouldn’t have to convince people that these are gorgeous plants to put in your yard. Some of them have the most beautifully intricate blooms and stunning leaf patterns. Because we live here, we should be seeing these native plants everywhere. Yet, you can’t really find them at garden centers.” She advises new gardeners to throw out everything they’ve learned about gardening and not to take themselves too seriously, as gardening is a fun experiment of trial and error. “It’s all about changing what we think is beautiful and recognizing that our Michigan natives are just as beautiful as the other nursery plants and give back so much more to your garden landscape,” Quesenberry said. “I had to get really excited about finding holes in leaves because these plants are meant to be eaten. It’s a shift in what we thought gardening was. We’re not gardening for ourselves anymore. We’re gardening for nature.” To learn more about seed libraries, visit miseedlibrary.org, and for gardening resources, visit hwww.smallhousefarm.com.

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