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New 44th District Court judge excited to take seat on bench BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — The 44th District Court will have a new judge taking on the robe and gavel later this month. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer an-

nounced March 28 that she was appointing Andrew Kowalkowski to the open seat in the court. Kowalkowski will be taking the seat formerly held by Judge Jamie Wittenberg, who died last November from brain cancer. Kowalkowski, 40, comes to the district court from the Michigan Depart-

ment of State, where he was an administrative law examiner. He also worked at a private practice for 12 years in criminal defense, a job that brought him before both Wittenberg and fellow 44th District Court Judge Derek Meinecke many times. A longtime resident of Royal Oak,

Kowalkowski said he’s always wanted to become a judge, but he never thought it would happen in the 44th District Court because it already had “two great judges” in place in Wittenberg and Meinecke. “It’s something that I thought See JUDGE on page 20A

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Production of ‘Matilda’ playing throughout April at Stagecrafters BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

he next show to be presented by Stagecrafterss will be running throughout this month. Stagecrafters’ production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” will be performed April 7–23 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. “Matilda” is the story of a little girl with “wit, intelligence, and psychokinetic powers,” a press release states. “Unloved by her cruel parents and picked on by her school’s mean headmistress, Matilda faces obstacles with courage and cleverness in equal amounts.” Director Theresa Williams will be making her main stage Stagecrafters directing debut with “Matilda,” though she has directed multiple shows through the company’s youth theater program. She said in an email that “Matilda” is a fun and energetic show, but also one that is touching, sad and scary. “I wanted to transition my experience working with the youth theatre program onto the Main Stage, and a family friendly show with kids in the cast was a perfect fit,” she said. “I was also intrigued by the technical elements that are required.” See MATILDA on page 16A Photo provided by Stagecrafters

Cora Steiger, who stars as the title character in “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,” said it’s been amazing getting to work with the rest of the cast and that she’s excited for people to see the musical.

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Woman pleads guilty in fleeing case that involved police gunfire BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

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Zachary Rodger, of Detroit Country Day High School, receives first place in the Royal Oak Optimist Club’s oratorical contest March 22.

Students tasked to find optimism in selves for oratorical contest BY MIKE KOURY

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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Optimist Club recently held its annual oratorical contest March 22 and recognized local students for their work in crafting speeches based on a specific prompt. The prompt given to the five con-

testants was “Discovering the Optimism Within Me.” The students, who came from three local schools, were tasked with preparing speeches of four to five minutes based on the prompt. “It gives kids a chance to get them experience speaking in front of groups, and, you know, helps them with self-confidence, and it just helps prepare them for those

kinds of situations,” Optimist Club President Richard Bremer said For the contest, Bremer said, the contestants take the theme and compare it to their own experiences. He said the kids who participated this year all did well. “They’re all very polished,” he said. “They all did a really good job.” See CONTEST on page 12A

ROYAL OAK — A woman who fled from police and whose encounter led to police gunfire pleaded guilty to multiple charges last month. Veronica McClain, 46, of Holly, pleaded guilty March 1 to five charges dating back to an interaction with Royal Oak police in December. She was charged with thirddegree fleeing and eluding, malicious destruction of police property, resisting and obstructing a police officer, reckless driving and no opMcClain erating license. McClain is scheduled to be sentenced at 1 p.m. April 12. According to her attorney, Danien Woodson, the plea deal that McClain agreed to will include substance abuse and mental health treatment, which came at McClain’s request. Woodson also stated that their hope is that no jail time will be included in the sentence. “She has been in (jail) since she’s been charged,” Woodson said. “So she’s already done a few months. So the hope is that if there is a jail time sentence, it will be for time served with additional probation with See PLEA on page 20A

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Michigan Panthers introduce cheerleaders for 2023 season BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgews.com

METRO DETROIT — What took the Detroit Lions over 80 years to implement, the Michigan Panthers will have in their second year of the revived United States Football League. As the Panthers prepare for their season opener in mid-April, and their first home game on April 30 at Ford Field, the team will be accompanied by their newly revealed cheerleading squad. With over 75 dancers applying, the field was cut down to 25 as the dancers went through the final tryout at One Campus Martius on March 13. “I thought it was very comfortable, and I loved being able to meet other people,” Panthers dancer Abby S., of Shelby Township, said. “It was a one-of-a-kind experience.” Panthers Director of Cheerleading Jenna Lanzetta said she and the judges were looking for 15-16 ladies to complete the squad, but were blown away by the talent. Now, 19 ladies from all across the state will represent the Panthers’ colors in the See CHEER on page 19A

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Judson Center, science center team up for sensory-friendly event METRO DETROIT — The Judson Center and Michigan Science Center will be hosting a day of “sensory-friendly activities and inclusive spaces” in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month. The event will be held Saturday, April 8, at the Michigan Science Center, located at 5020 John R St. in Detroit. “Families impacted by autism can visit the Michigan Science Center on Saturday, April 8 to participate in fun activities such as building with giant LEGO bricks, Insta-Snow and Mars water excavation sensory tables, coloring pages, and a sensory-friendly chemistry experience,” a press release states. “The center’s Spark!Lab Classroom will serve as a respite room and quiet space for visitors.” Families must pay the museum’s regular admission fees, which people can find more information about at www.mi-sci.org/visit. They vary between $14 and $23 for nonmembers. “Judson Center staff will be on hand to provide information on the agency’s Autism Connections program, which offers a comprehensive continuum of care for families, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, diagnostic evaluations, parent training, social skills groups, and speech and occupational therapy,” the release states. “Services are available at sites in Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, Warren and Flint.”

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ROYAL OAK — The Oakland Schools Department of Special Populations recognized teachers from Royal Oak as recipients of its Above and Beyond Award. According to a news release, the award is given to “educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their students by participating in rigorous professional learning activities facilitated through the Oakland Schools Department of Special Populations.” The teachers recognized as recipients were Teresa Brewer-Rollins, Rachel Champagne, Kristin Gembis,

Armen Gulian, Courtney Hammerle, Megan McCaffrey, Lindsey Potterack, LeeAnn Robinson and Kelly Stanesa. Pictured, from left, are Gembis, Gulian, Champagne and Potterack. “Oakland Schools recognizes their dedication to children with disabilities and their commitment and professionalism in pursuing professional learning, above and beyond expectations as a Special Educator, by giving of their after school, evenings and weekend time to attend professional learning events,” the release read.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Team GUTS will be offering its annual summer camps in June and July for children, teens and adults with special needs. According to a press release, the Team GUTS Fun & Fitness Camp will feature “a variety of fitness activities including athletic fitness training, sports skills, obstacle courses, martial arts, dance, daily nature walks and more. Additionally, we will have nutritional activities where campers learn how to prepare tasty, health-conscious snacks to enjoy!” The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon during the weeks of June 19-23; June 26-30; July 10-14; and July 17-21. It will be held at the Hunter Community Center, located at 509 Fisher Court in Clawson. The camp is for ages 7 and up, and the cost is $250 a week. For more information, visit www. teamgutsmichigan.com.

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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts is accepting applications for its next Royal Oak Artist Laureate. According to a news posting from the city, the Royal Oak Artist Laureate program is “designed to acknowledge and recognize the work and contributions for a local artist. The selected artist will receive a stipend and a year’s commitment for exposure and public community support for the work they do. In turn, the artist will be expected to represent the creative community at community events and complete a public art project.” The posting states that the program will provide the community-at-large with new art to enjoy, greater exposure to the impact of art and artistic expression in the community, and inspiration for their own creative endeavors. Artists of various disciplines, such as poetry, visual art, performance art and metalworking are encouraged to apply, but the artist must be a Royal Oak resident. For more information and to apply, visit royaloakmi.seamlessdocs.com/f/sywezcfreb76.

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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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BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department put out a warning to residents after a “stranger danger” incident was reported March 22. According to police, a local student reported that at around 5 p.m., she was walking home from school in the area of Sunnyknoll and Kipling avenues in Berkley when a subject approached her and grabbed hold of her backpack. The girl stated that she kicked the man in fear, and he left the area. He got into what was described as a white work van, similar in description to a white Chevrolet Express Cargo Van, with a ladder and PVC piping on top. The vehicle also had some rust, but didn’t have any other markings. The vehicle was last seen driving south on Kipling from Sunnyknoll. The suspect is described as a pale white man who stood approximately 6 feet, 5 inches tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood drawn up around his face, a black beanie cap, a black COVID-19 mask, a black North Face jacket, blue jeans with “rips” near the thighs and tan work boots. Police had not identified any suspects as of April 3. Any witnesses in the area during the time frame of the incident or residents who have surveillance cameras are asked to contact the Berkley Public Safety Department at (248) 658-3380. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

COUNTY EXTENDS OAKLAND TALKING BOOK SERVICE CONTRACT BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The contract for the Oakland Talking Book Service at the Rochester Hills Public Library has been renewed, giving Oakland County residents who are unable to read or use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations at least five more years of service. At a Feb. 16 meeting, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledged to continue supporting the library’s Oakland Talking Book Service for the next five years — in an amount not to exceed $150,840 annually with a 3% annual increase — through Dec. 31, 2027. “I am pleased we could extend this contract,” Oakland County Commissioner Marsha Gershenson said in a statement. “This program offers residents free access to talking books, magazines, Braille options, and thousands of interesting reading materials.” The free service — administered by the

Rochester Hills Public Library since 2012 through the Library of Congress’ National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled — loans talking books and magazines, large print books, Braille and talking book players to Oakland County residents of all ages with temporary or permanent low vision or blindness, or a physical, perceptual or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Alice Cruz, the Oakland Talking Book Service librarian, said the service is a lifeline for those seeking access to assistive technology training, digital audiobooks and e-books, talking books on cassette, large print materials, and Braille materials. “I hear, on a daily basis, what an impact this program has on our patrons’ lives,” Cruz said. “I talk to people who, literally the moment they wake up, they start their books, and they are listening to it until they go to sleep. For a lot of people, they are no longer able to watch television, so it is their main form of entertainSee TALKING BOOK on page 9A

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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 easyto-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, See SEEDS on page 17A

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ment — especially for the last few years, over COVID, when a lot of people were very isolated, this really was a lifeline for them. We heard on a daily basis how grateful people were to have this service available.” Library Director Juliane Morian said Oakland Talking Book Service has been crucial for county residents who need vision and audio support. In 2022, the service circulated over 100,000 items to nearly 1,000 patrons countywide, and library staff provided 321 adaptive technology instruction sessions for visually impaired patrons, hosted 26 programs, and served 227 patrons who attended those programs in person or remotely. “Providing these services in one local library rather than spreading them out to numerous libraries across the state or relying on services in Lansing, MI stretches tax dollars and creates a greater impact for each county community,” Morian said in a statement. Under the program, a talking book player and materials are mailed to patrons at no cost. There are also no costs to register for the program and no overdue fees involved. “A lot of people can go to their local library and listen to books on CD, but what’s nice about our program is with the book cartridges, patrons aren’t having to keep track of 10 CDs, because we can fit up to 20 books on one cartridge, and they don’t have to drive to the library to return it or

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anything,” Cruz said. “Because we work with the Library of Congress, we have a large selection of books, so they are not limited to what their local library has.” In addition to materials sent via mail, all eligible individuals also have access to tens of thousands of books and dozens of magazines available for download through the National Library Service’s Braille and audio reading download site. Oakland Talking Book Service at the Rochester Hills Public Library also provides a number of programs, resources and personal assistance to county residents with disabilities, including assistive technology training, book clubs, low vision expos, on-site workshops, large print mail order service, books on digital cartridge, digital talking book machines, books in Braille, described videos and DVDs, and more. Justin Wilcox, an OTBS patron, said reading is a gift often taken for granted. “Learning to read braille with my fingertips allows me to see the words again. Thank you to OTBS for giving me a valuable skill,” Wilcox said in a statement. The Oakland Talking Book Service at Rochester Hills Public Library is located at 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester or online at www.rhpl. org. Under the departments tab, click on “Oakland Talking Book Service.” For more information about the Oakland Talking Book Service, call (800) 744-4542 or (248) 650-7150 or email OTBS@rhpl.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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It didn’t go over well. “She made a line right to where the president was because she wanted to kiss him,” Jones said. “She got stopped and got arrested and spent the night in jail.” Jones also protected many foreign heads of state, including the U.K.’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip when they visited in 1976. During the presentation, the guest speaker also talked about the history of presidential train travel, and related security concerns and issues. Jones retired as a Secret Service agent in 1983. He also retired from Ford Motor Co. as the manager of global security and fire protection, and worked 17 years as instructor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. “We’re very glad to have him here,” MORE Adult Education Outreach Program Director Dave Tarrant said. “He has a very distinguished background.” MORE student Art Rathke described Jones as a “good speaker” and thought his presentation was “great.” “It covered a wide variety of topics and was more interesting than I imagined it would be,” Rathke said. Rathke, 69, of Sterling Heights, has attended other MORE programs and credits Tarrant for always finding good programs. To view the MORE catalog, visit www.Lorenzo CulturalCenter.com/more. For more information, email MORE@macomb. edu.

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In the Optimist Club’s oratorical contest, from left, Zachary Rodger placed first, Jacob Hopkins placed second, Connor Kalkanis placed third, and Sophie Borowski and Phoebe Navin earned certificates for their speeches.

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First, second and third place winners were given $150, $100 and $50, respectively. The student who came in first was Zachary Rodger, of Detroit Country Day High School. Rodger, who heard about the contest from one of his teachers, used his speech to discuss former Sen. James Abourezk, of South Dakota, the first Arab American who served in the U.S. Senate and who died in February. “I was really inspired by his optimism, and then in my speech, I talked about how I learned about his optimism. I then applied that spirit to my own life, specifically in sports and soccer,” he said. During his career, Rodger said, Abourezk faced many obstacles but fought through them and managed to make it to the Senate in the 1970s and founded the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee which, according to its website, is “the largest Arab American grassroots organization in the U. S.” Rodger, who is Arab American, said Abourezk’s ability to push forward encapsulates what optimism is about. He stated it was a great feeling to be awarded first place from the club. “I’ll be able to tell more people about Sen. Abourezk, I’ll be able to inform more people about the committee,” he said. “So just to get his name out there and get the cause out there is a great feeling, and especially when people are recognizing, that’s a really great feeling.” Rodger and the second place student, Jacob Hopkins, qualified for a regional oratorical contest that will be held later this month. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Security catches alleged donation jar thief

ROYAL OAK — At 10:15 p.m. March 20, security officers at Beaumont Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road reported that they had a suspect detained who had stolen the donation jar from the Starbucks located inside the hospital. Royal Oak police said that the suspect was arrested for larceny in a building.

Two wallets stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that between 7 p.m. March 28 and 1:09 a.m. March 29, someone stole two wallets containing identification and credit cards from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle in the 4300 block of Manor Avenue, near Crooks and Normandy roads.

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ROYAL OAK — At 1:53 p.m. March 24, a complainant reported that someone had spray-painted graffiti in the parking structure

Purse taken at theater

ROYAL OAK — Police said that a complainant reported that someone unknown stole her purse at Emagine Royal Oak, 200 N. Main St., between 11:05 p.m. March 18 and 1:40 a.m. March 19.

Jeep Cherokees stolen

ROYAL OAK — Police received two reports of stolen Jeep Cherokees between March 15 and March 18. Someone stole one of the vehicles between 9 p.m. March 15 and 8 a.m. March 16 in the area of Fourth Street and South Laurel Street. The vehicle had been parked in the street. The second theft occurred between 11 p.m. March 17 and 1:45 a.m. March 18 at a parking lot at Fifth Street and Troy Street, police said. — Mike Koury

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KEEP HOMES SAFE FROM SPRING FLOODING BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

pril 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

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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 efferves-

cence … 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.”

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Cora Steiger will be performing as Matilda in the Stagecrafters production of “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” this month.

Williams said rehearsals have been going well and that the cast has been working hard to get ready for the show’s debut. “The most rewarding aspect of this process has been watching all of the elements come together,” she said. “I have been planning this specific production of Matilda for over three years and I can’t wait to finally see what’s been in my head appear on stage.” Matilda will be played by 10-year-old Cora Steiger, of Oxford. While she hasn’t read the book, Steiger has seen the movie adaptation and said she wanted to portray Matilda because the show looked fun. “I enjoy acting like somebody else,” she said. “It’s really fun being able to be somebody else, to see how they act.” She is looking forward to performing the musical. “You get to show friends and family that this is something that you love doing and you get to show them why you love doing it,” she said. Steiger also felt the same as Williams about getting to work with the cast. In

learning the role, she said, she also saw similarities between herself and Matilda because of their small stature and love of reading. Steiger said she’s excited for everyone to see the musical. “I am so excited because this is like my first big role and it’s all about Matilda,” she said. “And with everything coming along, with having the orchestra come, and getting the set all together, and seeing it all put together is always amazing. And then (people) I haven’t seen in a while are coming to see me, and that makes me really happy that I get to see them and I get to show them this. It’s just so, so exciting.”

Tickets cost $35 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances, and $25 for Thursday night performances. A $3 ticket fee is applied to each ticket. The show begins at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased at stagecrafters.org or by calling (248) 5416430. “Everybody has been working so hard on the show for so long,” Williams said. “I can guarantee that this production of Matilda will be unlike anything audiences could imagine.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077. To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out how you can help, just To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out download this simple app and watch how you can help, just download this simple app and this story come to life: watch this story come to life:

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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 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, blackeyed 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. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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French Canadian Heritage Society: Virtual meeting at 11 a.m., guest speaker is a historic trade preservationist and cordwainer, email information@habitantheritage.org for Zoom link

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Royal Oak Woman’s Club fundraiser: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., ROWC Clubhouse, 404 S. Pleasant St., rowc.org/shop, (248) 549-3701

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Royal Oak Musicale: Concert at 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 814 N. Campbell Road, royaloakmusicale.com

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Memorial Park Clean Up: 10 a.m., meet at corner of 13 Mile and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak, sign up at michiganww2memorial.org/volunteer Mushroom Walk: 10 a.m., Cummingston Park, Torquay and Leafdale avenues in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks, nature society@romi.gov

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Royal Oak Nature Society fundraiser: Refreshments and nonalcoholic cash bar, silent and live auction, and 50-50 raffle, 7-10 p.m., Royal Oak Farmers Market, 11 Mile Road and Troy Street, romi.gov/463/AnnualFundraiser

Royal Oak Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, food truck rally 4-8 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through October (4-9 p.m. May-August), and concerts 4-9 p.m. May 10, June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, ROFM on Facebook, (248) 246-3276 ‘Lincoln, The Man’: Exhibit on display 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays until mid-April, Royal Oak Historical Society Museum at Fire Department’s Northwood Station, 1411 Webster Road, (248) 439-1501, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com Widowed Friends breakfasts: 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, The Avenue Family Restaurant, 31253 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP to Marilyn at (248) 543-1018 C & G’s Community Calendar is sponsored by the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. To view more events or to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/calendar.

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2023 season. It’s a far cry from the 600 dancers that auditioned for the Panthers cheerleading team in 1983, which was narrowed down to 35, but Lanzetta and the judges made sure the 19 dancers possessed certain traits. “We were looking for the full package,” Lanzetta said. “Outside of dance, people who can be leaders inside and outside the field and ambassadors for not just the USFL and the Panthers, but the city of Detroit as a whole. Dance wise, just the most skilled and technical dancers out there.” Lanzetta, a Western Michigan University graduate, previously cheered for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and most recently the Detroit Lions from 20172021. An Ann Arbor native and coach for Michigan State University’s elite competitive dance team, it’s a full-circle moment for the former Lions cheerleader as she pioneers the start of the Panthers cheerleading team that will play their home games at Ford Field. “It’s exciting to be back,” Lanzetta said. “Ford Field is my home.” Not only is it a homecoming for Lanzetta, but also Ferndale native Valerie P. as she makes her way back to Ford Field. A Detroit Pistons dancer from 2006-2009 and a Lions cheerleader from 2015-2018, the self-proclaimed “Tom Brady of dance” due to her inand-out of retirement decisions has come out of retirement for the second time in her career to cheer for the Pan-

thers. Teammates with Lanzetta on the Lions cheerleading team, Valerie said she couldn’t pass up an opportunity to be a part of something special. “This is such a great opportunity,” Valerie said. “Especially being teammates with Jenna (Lanzetta), this is just something I wanted to help support her with.” The Panthers will open the season on April 16 against the Houston Gamblers but will host the New Jersey Generals in their home opener on April 30 at Ford Field. Ford Field is set to host nine games this season between the Panthers and the Philadelphia Stars, who will also call Ford Field home this season, and tickets start at $25 at theusfl.com. As the Panthers cheerleaders get ready to bring a new wave of game-day experiences in Panthers history, they will also look to make an impact in the community as well. “The more that we’re out there in the community and there on game days cheering with fans, we’re going to get a lot more recognition,” Lanzetta said. The Panthers introduced the following cheerleaders this season: McKayla M. (Almont), Journee C. (Detroit), Alison F. (Northville), Taylor A. (Howell), McKenna M. (Waterford), Abby S. (Shelby Township), Zada K. (Redford), Ericka D. (Plymouth), Kassondra T. (Warren), Valerie P. (Warren), Abby O. (Waterford), Mikayla S. (Grosse Pointe Park), Grace H. (Farmington), Morgan M. (Rochester Hills), Julia K. (Highland), Marlayna R. (Sterling Heights), Skylar M. (Waterford), Alexis (Flushing), Director Jenna (Belleville), Assistant Brittany (Farmington).

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the programs that she needs.” McClain was arrested Dec. 15 after police attempted to stop her at 1:08 a.m. for a traffic violation near Crooks and West 14 Mile roads, but she fled the scene. Police used spike strips in an attempt to stop her Chevy Tahoe near Big Beaver and Crooks roads, but she continued to flee, getting on southbound Interstate 75 with one wheel having lost its tire. McClain’s vehicle eventually crashed into another vehicle stopped at a stoplight on eastbound Seven Mile Road in Detroit. Royal Oak police stated that she attempted to flee again and when she did, the rear of her vehicle fishtailed and hit a Royal Oak officer, pushing him into the car that she initially hit at the intersection. This caused the officer to draw his weapon and fire it. “At that point, the officer ended up shooting at the vehicle, too, because it’s justified in that sense of his life was endangered for being struck by her vehicle, as she’s been ordered to stop and to exit her vehicle and she continued to flee at that point,” Royal Oak Police Lt. Al Carter previously said. Neither McClain nor her 24-year-old son, who was in the Tahoe, were injured. McClain was placed under arrest by police. Her son was released with no charges against him. Michigan State Police took the shooting incident under investigation. Royal Oak police and MSP could not be reached to comment on if the investigation still is ongoing. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

about for a long time, even going back to law school,” he said. “It was just always something that appealed to me. The opportunity to affect people’s lives and hopefully in a positive way is something that I think judges have a day-to-day, hour-to-hour, minute-to-minute opportunity to do. So it’s something that I’ve thought about for a long, long time.” Since Wittenberg’s death, Meinecke said, the court not only has been in mourning, but it also has had to continue on shorthanded. “Our staff has been magnificent. Everybody here had to take on extra workloads, extra responsibilities,” he said. “We’ve received some great support from retired judges who served as visiting judges. We even had some other local district court judges who volunteered to come over here and help cover some dockets. And so that has really been something that has helped us still provide the service that Royal Oak and Berkley deserve.” That being said, having a more permanent fix to the court is the best course of action, and Meinecke is excited to have Kowalkowski join the bench. Meinecke said Wittenberg set a standard that would be impossible for anyone to try to meet, but he also left a playbook on what it takes to be an excellent judge and the traits that one needs to have for the role, such as humility, decency, outstanding temperament and the desire to serve. “Jamie showed the way and everything that I can

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gather about Judge Kowalkowski is that he has those necessary traits that will allow him to continue that great legacy,” Meinecke said. “From what I understand, he’s community-involved, he’s involved with the schools, he’s a family person, he’s got a great connection to our town and has that desire to serve. I know our staff ’s excited to get him up to speed and get him incorporated into the courthouse.” Kowalkowski said Wittenberg’s approach to the bench and position is aspirational for him as he steps into this role. He also feels fortunate to be able to share the courthouse with Meinecke. Kowalkowski hopes to be able to continue their work in the 44th District Court, as well as their work in the district court’s specialty courts. “I’m really excited to take part in those specialty courts and look for opportunities to enhance them with my own background and thoughts as we move forward,” he said. “The sobriety court program and teen court and things like that. It’s a wonderful court and has a great reputation. I’m so fortunate to be a part of this going forward, and I can’t wait to help out in the ways I can.” Kowalkowski’s term will begin on April 24 and will run until Jan. 1, 2025. He will have to run for reelection in November 2024, which he said he plans to do. “I want to be a part of this courthouse, this community, for the rest of my career,” he said. “I’m very excited to get this position and to move forward in that way for the rest of my career.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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