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LOCAL SPRING AND SUMMER FUN PLANNED FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS/ BIRMINGHAM/ BLOOMFIELD HILLS/ BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/ FRANKLIN — With warm weather on the horizon, local communities are preparing for another fun-filled season. For residents who live in the Eagle’s coverage areas, there are multiple community events to look forward to.

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills keeps its residents entertained with events happening all season at Beverly Park.

Township

Last year, Food Truck Mondays began in the village, and given how popular it was with community members, it is set to return. Food trucks are scheduled to be at the park on Mondays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. May-August.

The Memorial Day Parade & Carnival/ Fun Run and Walk is slated for May 26, with the parade kicking off at Groves High School and stopping at Beverly Park. The Memorial Day Ceremony will be around the flag pole in Beverly Park at 1 p.m. Concerts in the Park will be held on June 6, July 11 and Aug. 8. The performers have not yet been announced.

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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township is taking matters into its own hands to try to fix the township’s deteriorating subdivision roads.

forms new committee to tackle neighborhood road concerns

“Many of our roads are a mess, to the point where I think they are in critical condition,” Township Supervisor Mike McCready said. “We’ve been holding them together by continuously filling these potholes and it’s just a temporary fix. They are getting bigger and bigger and these roads need to be reconstructed.”

Many residents are concerned about the condition of their neighborhood roads and have asked township officials about making improvements to them.

“We’ve had a lot of comments about the roads from residents,” McCready confirmed. “They come in, right now,

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ABOVE: Residents look on at last year’s Birmingham Hometown Parade. Photo provided by Chris Cook

LEFT: A moment is captured from last year’s Bloomfield Township Open House.

Photo provided by Bloomfield Township

BEVERLY HILLS GETS A NEW VILLAGE MANAGER

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — Warren Rothe is the new village manager of Beverly Hills. His first day on the job will be April 14.

On Feb. 15, all seven Beverly Hills Village Council members conducted interviews of five candidates interested in the village manager position. The process of selecting a new village manager involved tours of the village for each candidate and a community reception so that the residents could get to know the candidates.

Birmingham’s crime rates drop in 2024

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham recently released its annual crime report for 2024. The report is a detailed document that outlines the Birmingham Police Department’s activities and crime statistics from the last year. Overall, last year there were less reported crimes in the department than there has been in recent years. There were a total of 374 offenses, which is lower than the 493 offenses from the year prior.

The average number of offenses from the last three years is 449.

The report lists each offense and includes the number of offenses from the year, compared to the last couple of years. It also has a three-year average.

The number of offenses was lower than the three-year average in every category except for assault, forgery/counterfeiting and robbery.

In 2024, there were 66 assaults, two robberies and nine cases of forgery/counterfeiting. These numbers are up from

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“We extended an offer to Mr. Rothe based on his demonstrated level of expertise related to Michigan municipal government,” Village Council President John George stated via email. “He has been the chief executive in two smaller municipalities previously, and has recent experience in a similar size city to Beverly Hills that offered additional challenges to round out his skills and experiences, so we have no doubt he’s ready to get to work for us.”

Rothe said his first job out of college was as the village manager of the village of Lakeview, where he started in 2018. Following that opportunity, he became the city superintendent for the city of St. Clair.

In 2022, he became the assistant city manager for the city of Grosse Pointe Park.

“He is clearly a student of government, and he came across as excited about the substantial list of large-scale projects the village is currently undertaking,” George stated. “Council felt that Mr. Rothe

The Birmingham Police Department released its 2024 annual report, revealing that crime rates were down last year.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Rothe

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BBAC WELCOMES ABSTRACT

EXPRESSIONISM IN NEW EXHIBITION

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — As a kid, James Kaye took classes at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Now, he is a mixed media artist that has his own exhibition.

A collection of his work, titled, “Descriptive Intuition,” will be on display at the BBAC through May 1.

While this is the first time Kaye’s work has been shown at the BBAC, it has been shown in Birmingham multiple times. He created art for the outside of the Daxton Hotel. It was through this process that he first met BBAC President and CEO Annie VanGelderen.

“He has a sculptural degree from Cranbrook, his MFA, but he delves into woodturning and metal work and painting. He crosses all mediums. You can’t hold him down,” VanGelderen said.

Although Kaye said the focus of this exhibition is his paintings, it will also feature some sculptures and wood pieces.

The process of an artist

When Kaye is in his studio, he is working on several pieces at once, seeking a rhythm similar to freeform jazz.

“I start these paintings and I don’t start with the design and I don’t start with any kind of plan,” Kaye said. “I don’t start with a

BOTTOM LEFT: Artist James Kaye’s exhibition, “Descriptive Intuition,” will be showcased at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center through May 1. TOP LEFT: Pictured is a woodturning piece by James Kaye at the BBAC. Photos

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MICHIGAN LANDS DISC GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 2026

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

MILFORD — The Professional Disc Golf Association has announced that the 2026 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships will be held at Kensington Metropark Aug. 2630, 2026.

In 2000, Discraft owner Jim Kenner created the Kensington Metropark Toboggan course for the World Championships event. Now, the event returns to the course for the first time in over a quarter century.

“It’s a very famous course,” PDGA President Nate Heinold said. “It’s one of the harder courses in the country. … It’s coming back full circle.”

World Championships, as the name suggests, is one of the biggest events in the sport every year. Courses have to submit bids on hosting the event years in advance, and after a rejected 2025 bid, the tournament will return to the legendary course next summer.

“I love the course. I love the elevation,” said Paige Shue, of North Carolina, who won the PDGA World Championships in 2018. “It really challenges players in a fun and unique way. It’s beautiful on top of that — the whole park in general.”

Shue won her tournament in 2018 in Vermont. Next year, she’ll be at the World Championships and will see the Toboggan course host the event for the first time in her playing career.

“I’ve been playing there for many, many years and it’s always

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SPORTS

ABOVE: Ryan Monn poses with the Amateur Nationals trophy after winning the event last year at Kensington Metropark. Some of the biggest events in disc golf are scheduled to take place in Michigan over the next 12 months. RIGHT: Paige Shue lines up a shot at Kensington Metropark in 2024. Shue is set to be one of the participants at the Professional Disc Golf Association World Championships next year.

Crime

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the three-year average, which is 57 for all assaults, 1.66 for robberies and 5.33 for forgery/counterfeiting.

One of the many categories that was down from the three-year average was larceny, with 92 cases, compared to the average of 120.66.

Motor vehicle theft was down to nine cases, compared to the average of 27.33.

While there is not one quantitative answer as to why crime rates are lower this year, Chris Koch, the investigations captain for the Birmingham Police Department, said it could be due to the strong presence of the department’s patrol team.

By having extra patrols, the department’s visibility is higher, which could potentially deter someone who otherwise planned on committing a crime. However, there is no way to prove that is the reason why crime rates were lower this year.

The report identifies “robbery, forcible sexual assault, larceny, burglary, damage to property, etc.” in “Group A.” According to the report, incidents in group A were down 21.91% from the year before. Arrests, how-

Rothe

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was the right person to carry forward the momentum we’ve built over the last couple of years. We had great response to our manager opening, with well over 100 applicants, which I believe is a testament to the opportunity offered in Beverly Hills.”

Although Rothe is not from Beverly Hills, he does have some ties to the village. His mom went to Groves High School and his oldest friend lives in the village. It is that friend who brought the job opening to his attention.

Rothe said he likes to cultivate a work environment that operates like a family and builds each other up, pointing out that the city manager is also a member of the team.

“At the end of the day, a manager is only as good as the team members who are working with him,” Rothe said. “If they are strug-

ever, were up 17.65%.

“The numbers of reported instances are down, but the quality and the investigative work done to identify these suspects in those has obviously improved. They have done a good job identifying these suspects to be able to hold them accountable,” Koch said.

Ryan Kearney, the operations captain for the Birmingham Police Department, said that another reason the crime rates are lower than the three-year average is because of the spike in crime following the pandemic.

“Coming out of COVID, crimes kind of jumped, and I think they are kind of leveling off a little bit,” Kearney said.

In general, his observation holds up to the statistics of past trends. While the numbers fluctuate every year, and there are some years that are higher than others, the threeyear average listed in the 2020 annual report — factoring in offenses from 2020, 2019 and 2018 — was 316.

The annual report also includes a message from Birmingham Police Department Chief Scott Grewe, personnel changes, community engagement and patrol operations.

To view the full report online, visit bhamgov.org.

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

gling, I’m struggling; if they’re succeeding, I’m succeeding.”

In addition to Rothe, there are multiple other new members to the management team, including a clerk, finance director and public safety director.

“One of my biggest priorities is just making sure that the onboarding process for everybody, including myself, goes really well. That way, we can kind of pick up where things have been left off, but also then plan new endeavors and new projects to do,” Rothe said.

Get to know Rothe

In his free time, Rothe likes to read and travel with his wife. He said that England is his favorite place that he has traveled to thus far. Rothe and his wife have a mini dachshund, Charlotte, that he said they like to spoil.

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

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color in mind. I’ve always been interested in what freeform jazz would look like.”

Rather than working on a couple of pieces at once and walking away when they need time to dry, he is working on many pieces of different mediums throughout his studio. Even though he has several projects that he is working on at once, he always finishes what he is working on.

“The act of moving from one to the other is a fluid dance,” Kaye said.

The reason he values this type of flow is because he believes that, “The more I think, the tougher life gets. Everything gets more complicated, and once the flow is gone,

things get clunky.”

When it comes to his paintings, texture is a major component that he likes to build upon. He is fascinated by the history and ware of things that he encounters, such as the grooves in the limestone steps into an old building, where it is apparent people have been climbing for years. Kaye said he strives to create “these little details that show the soul.”

This exhibition, “Descriptive Intuition,” is made of abstract expressionist pieces. His work is set to be on display at the BBAC Mondays-Thursdays from 10 a.m.5 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on the BBAC and its galleries, visit bbartcenter.org.

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

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Artist James Kaye works with a variety of mediums, oftentimes working on multiple pieces at once in his studio.

Disc

a great time,” Shue said. “There’s always stuff to do outside of the course too. … It’s definitely one of my favorite (places) on tour and I know a lot of other players feel the same way too.”

The 2026 World Championships highlight a 12-month stretch where some of the biggest events in disc golf will be in Michigan. The National Amateur Disc Golf Championship will be held at Kensington Metropark from June 6-8 this year, followed by the Discraft Great Lakes Open, which is set to take place Sept. 4-7, also at the legendary course.

“(The Great Lakes Open) is going on 43 years now. That’s a tour event on the disc golf pro tour,” Heinold explained. “(The National Amateur Disc Golf Championship) has been at Kensington Metropark for more than 10 years. … It’s a cool thing for the amateurs to get to play at the same

course that the top professionals play.”

Last year, Ryan Monn, of South Carolina, won the National Amateur Disc Golf Championship at Kensington Metropark and has since turned into a pro disc golfer.

“I was able to (win the tournament) by one stroke,” Monn said. “It’s a lot of fun. (It’s) very fun throwing up those hills.”

Monn is sponsored by Discraft, which is the biggest company in disc golf and is also headquartered in Michigan. The culture of the sport runs deep throughout the state.

“I like all of the golf in Michigan,” Monn said. “It feels like a home away from home. It just feels like a family with Discraft and Michigan as a whole.”

The fact that Michigan is playing host to some of the largest events the sport has to offer is intentional by the association. The “Great Disc State,” as the PDGA calls it, is widely considered to be one of the biggest disc golf hotbeds in the country.

“You have two of the biggest companies in disc golf (Discraft and MVP Disc Sports) headquartered in Michigan,” Heinold said.

“Per capita there are more disc golf courses in Michigan than any other state and per capita more disc golfers. … Michigan has had a lot of (people) who have led the sport.”

The impact that disc golf has had and will continue to have on the community can’t be understated. It’s one of the fastestgrowing sports in the world, and Michigan is arguably at the center of it all.

“The economic impact (on the community) will most likely be over $5 million and we’ll have 15,000 people here for the event,” Heinold explained. “Tens of thousands (will be) watching online through the Disc Golf Network. All of that will give a permanent rubber stamp on southeast Michigan.”

For more information on events, go to PDGA.com.

Roads

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regularly, because of the poor condition and poor upkeep of our roads, in the sense of paving, repaving and recovering.”

Most roads in the township’s subdivisions are considerably older than the typical 20-year lifespan of a road.

“How many times can you patch a road? They are way past their useful life,” McCready said. “Some of these roads are 40-60 years old.”

The problem, according to McCready, is there isn’t enough money available for the township to provide a long-lasting fix.

“There apparently isn’t any money put aside to fix these roads, so we have to look deeper into this to figure out what it is we need to do to get these roads back in drivable and acceptable condition,” McCready said.

In 1951, lawmakers adopted Public Act 51, which created the Michigan Transportation Fund and established the distribution of funds — from gas taxes and vehicle registration fees — for the maintenance of subdivision roads and major thoroughfares across the state.

In the late 1960s, at the request of the township, Public Act 51 was adjusted to allow the township to en-

ter into a contract with Oakland County to take over the surface maintenance of its own subdivision roads with a “special one-mil millage,” according to the township’s website. Bloomfield Township is currently the only township in the state that directly provides road maintenance to its residents, township officials said.

The township currently levies 0.699 mills of the approved 1 mill, after the Headlee and Proposal A rollbacks. A homeowner with a taxable value of $200,000 pays $138 a year — according to the township’s website — which goes toward plowing, salting, sweeping and patching more than 213 miles of concrete, asphalt and gravel subdivision roads, along with the grading and dust control of 30 miles of gravel roads.

The millage, according to officials, was never intended to cover major projects like road replacement or reconstruction or the paving of gravel roads. And to make matters worse, the township can’t use PA 51 state funding to provide for their improvement, because subdivision roads do not provide a thoroughfare for general traffic.

“There just hasn’t been any good planning and money put aside to take care of our roads,” he said. “And if we are relying on Act 51, it just doesn’t get into the neighborhoods. It stops at the main roads.”

In the meantime, the township has had to create spe-

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Many neighborhood roads across Bloomfield Township are deteriorating, including Bradway Boulevard in Bloomfield Village, and many residents are concerned.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

cial assessment districts, which puts the responsibility of subdivision road replacement or reconstruction projects on the homeowners in each neighborhood.

“We’ve been doing special assessment districts with our neighborhoods, and the assessment per household we’re seeing range anywhere from $25,000 to $60,000, depending on the degree of work that needs to occur, and then it’s financed over 15 years, which only adds more to the cost because you have interest on top of it,” McCready explained.

In response, McCready and Planning Commission Chair Jeff Salz came up with the idea to establish a 10-member committee to look into the township’s road situation.

“We’ve been talking about doing something, a clean-slate type of approach, where nothing is off the table. Every comment, every suggestion, would be addressed to find new and creative ways to address the problem of local roads — we’re talking about subdivision roads, basically,” said Salz.

Trustee Valerie Murray said the committee sounds like a great idea.

“As someone who got my own subdivision roads paved the hard way, I appreciate it,” Murray said. “I think it’s a great idea.”

The committee will include around 10 people — township officials and residents from various neighborhoods.

“We want to get them engaged so they can learn about why we are in this situation and start kind of brainstorming on ideas of what it is we can do to help alleviate, if not resolve, the issue,” McCready explained.

“I think our community will be passionate about it (with) everything we’ve gone through with these SADs (special assessment districts) and potholes, and right now the emails are coming in constantly. It’s a shame we’re in this situation.”

The committee will also communicate directly with the leaders of the township’s various homeowners associations so that all residents will be informed.

“There’s nothing to hide here. We need everybody to know what’s going on with these roads because we’re at a critical point,” added McCready.

Homeowners interested in getting more information about a special assessment district can contact the township’s assessing department at (248) 433-7710.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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New leader announced for Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness

BIRMINGHAM/ FARMINGTON HILLS — Later this year, the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness will open.

It was recently announced that Angee Ludwa has been hired to be the director of programming. In this leadership role, she will lead a team to establish movement-based programs following the InMotion Approach, according to a press release.

Ludwa earned her master’s degree in physical therapy from Oakland University and has worked professionally for over 28 years in outpatient neurological care.

“We are thrilled to have someone with Angee’s expertise join the staff at the Center for Parkinson’s Wellness,” Steve Annear, chief executive officer of The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, stated via the release. “Under Angee’s leadership, individuals with Parkinson’s in the Detroit area will have access to the highest quality programming available.”

The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness will be located at 1440 Northwestern Highway in Farmington Hills. The facility is set to be the first of its kind in Michigan, with activity-based programs offered for free to those impacted by Parkinson’s disease.

For more information, visit kirkgibsonfoundation. org.

Cranbrook graduates showcase work

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Work from over 50 graduating Cranbrook Academy of Art students will be showcased at the 2025 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art. The exhibition runs from April 6 until May 4 at the Cranbrook Art Museum. The Art Member Opening Reception is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. April 5. Memberships can be bought online or at the door. Tickets for non-members are $20 at the door for the reception.

StoryTime Guild holds annual spring luncheon

BLOOMFIELD HILLS/TROY — The StoryTime Guild will honor the “real Rosies of World War II” during its annual spring FUNdraising luncheon from 11 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. April 10.

A four-course, family-style luncheon will take place at Maggiano’s Little Italy, located at 2089 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy. The guest speaker will be Jeanette Gutierrez from the Willow Run chapter of the Michigan Rosies. To raise money to purchase books for local underserved institutions, there will be a silent auction and raffle tickets available. Tickets to the luncheon are $50 per person. To learn more about registration, visit storytimeguild.weebly.com. Questions can be directed to storytimeguild22@gmail.com.

TOWNSHIP PARKING LOT CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township’s parking lot replacement with storm water upgrades began April 1. The entrance has two-way traffic and parking is limited. Township officials ask visitors to consider the following: preserve spots nearest to the center for people with mobility challenges; carpooling is highly encouraged; limited overflow spaces will be available in the courthouse lot; drive-up and drop-off will be available under the portico; and transportation to the center is available for those with mobility challenges. The project will occur in three phases with signage and safety barriers and will increase parking availability as completed.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP TO HOST ‘ELECTRONIC WASTE DAY MAY 3

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — With the weather starting to warm, now is the perfect opportunity to jump into spring cleaning and prep for the township’s Electronic Waste Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3. This event is open to electronics recycling, medication disposal and paper shredding. Eligible electronic items include laptops, cellphones, outdated TVs and more. On the day of the event, there will be two entrances to the event, south onto Andover Road from Long Lake Road or west onto Andover Road from southbound Telegraph. Stay in your vehicle. Volunteers will unload everything from your vehicle. If you cannot participate on May 3, there is also a list of businesses that provide these disposal services year-round. Call (248) 594-2800 with any questions.

APRIL BOOK SALE HELD

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold its Second Saturday Book Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Friends members may shop the sale early from 10-11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale takes place on the lower level of the library, with thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests. All adult James Pat-

terson books will be half-off.

The Friends are also continuing to accept donations of books and media in good condition. Since 1995, purchases made at the Second Saturday Sales have allowed the Friends to donate over $1.85 million dollars to support the library beyond their operating budget, donating over $105,000 last year alone. Donations have paid for artwork and sculptures around the library, the gardens, programs and events for adults and children, and additions to library collections. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org.

Angee Ludwa

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Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now offers to others at RenewMyWellness in downtown Birmingham.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now ofers to others at Renew My Wellness located in Birmingham.

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

“Afer sufering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded Renew My Wellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177. Scan to receive more information & monthly newsletters.

Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248602-3177. Or visit www.renewmywellness.com.

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Fun

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There will be free coffee and live jazz from the Ryan Bills Trio on the third Sunday of the month from May to September from 9 a.m.-noon.

The community is invited to join the Movie in the Park event on Aug. 21 at dusk. The movie has not yet been announced.

“It is super important to the village to provide a source for people to have things to do all summer, spring and fall,” said Tom Trice, the interim village manager. “We try to be as family-friendly as we can be and provide everybody with what they want.”

For more information on the village’s events visit villagebeverlyhills.com/department/beverly_park_events.

Birmingham

Every spring and summer, Birmingham holds several events for the community to enjoy, beginning with the Birmingham Shopping District’s Spring Stroll on April 12, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. At this event, guests are encouraged to explore the shopping district for deals and giveaways.

The Department of Public Services Open House is set to take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The community will gather once again for the Birmingham Shopping District’s Celebrate Birmingham parade, which is scheduled for 1 p.m. May 18 in downtown Birmingham.

Starting May 4, the Birmingham Farmers Market is open every Sunday through October 26.

The In the Park Summer Concerts will kick off at Shain Park at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13.

The full schedule can be found at bhamgov.org/summerconcerts.

not necessarily take place in the spring or summer, he said the city is looking forward to bringing this family-fun event back to the community.

Bloomfield Township

Bloomfield Township will be holding several events this spring and summer. On April 26-27, Operation Clean Sweep will gather volunteers to clean up the community.

Every Wednesday from June 18 to Aug. 20, the township is hosting a food truck behind the community television building, located at 4190 Dublin Road. A variety of cuisines will be featured throughout the summer.

Lastly, the Bloomfield Township Open House will be held on September 28 from

11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Franklin

The Summer Block Party, a big community event in the village of Franklin, is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 20.

This annual event is set to bring the community together for a fun-filled evening.

“It gets all the families together in a central spot. They can meet new people, get out and about, enjoy the sun and see new things,” Susan Goldstrom, assistant administrator/economic development director for the village of Franklin, said.

Additionally, the Franklin Community Association will be holding some events throughout the season.

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

The city of Birmingham’s golf courses will also hold several annual events, including “Welcome Back Members” on April 20, the Cinco De Mayo Golf Classic on May 5, Nite Golf on May 17, Nine and Dine Single & Mingle on May 30 and the Parent/Child Family Cup on June 1.

Bloomfield Hills

Bloomfield Hills is looking forward to bringing back its open house event for the first time since the pandemic.

During this event, Bloomfield Hills City Manager David Hendrickson said the community will get a chance to “look into the world of public safety and see what we offer.”

While a date has not been scheduled yet, Hendrickson said they are looking at September for the event. Although it may

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TOP: Residents can watch a parade in Beverly Hills this summer, among other exciting events.

Photo provided by the village of Beverly Hills

ABOVE: A Bloomfield Hills citizen is pictured learning how to use a fire extinguisher at a previous open house event.

Photo provided by the city of Bloomfield Hills

ABOVE: The Franklin Summer Block Party is a funfilled event that brings the community together.

Photo provided by the village of Franklin

Volunteer sewers needed to make ‘Memory Bears’

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Hospice of Michigan is looking for compassionate volunteers in Macomb and Oakland counties to create “Memory Bears” to comfort bereaved family members coping with the loss of a loved one.

Memory Bears are teddy bears about 8 inches tall. According to Hospice of Michigan, the teddy bears allow grieving families to capture and preserve aspects of their loved ones as a personal memento.

Families are encouraged to bring clothing of a loved one for sewers to use in creating a commemorative teddy bear, according to Hospice of Michigan’s website.

Pattie Huttenga started sharing her sewing skills with Hospice of Michigan in 2014 after her son was in hospice. The Memory Bears program was started the same year.

“For my son, Hospice (of Michigan) was here for the last two weeks of his life and they were so helpful. You just don’t know what to expect,” Huttenga said. “They were just there for whatever we needed. …When I saw they needed help, I had to give back.”

According to Tracey Pierce, the associate vice president of communications at Hospice of Michigan, before she donated the clothes of her loved ones she remembered that some items could be used for the Memory Bears program as a special keepsake.

“2021 was not the best (year). We lost three parents in my family within the year,” Pierce said. “As we were cleaning out their clothing, I was getting ready to donate them and I went into the office one day and saw an email that reminded me of ‘Memory Bears.’ It was a revelation.”

Each Hospice of Michigan patient’s family is eligible to receive one uniquely designed teddy bear as a memento.

Hospice of Michigan is looking for volunteer sewers to help make “Memory Bears,” which are teddy bears that can help comfort families who have lost a loved one. The teddy bears are approximately 8 inches tall and can reflect the style of a loved one who has died. Photo provided by Hospice of Michigan

JUMP-START YOUR GARDEN BY STARTING SEEDS INDOORS

STARTING SEEDS FOR SUMMER PLANTS IS AN EASY HOBBY TO START AT HOME

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.

As the sunnier weather hits, people will be able to begin more outdoor activities, including growing and maintaining vegetables and flowers. But to get started now inside their own home, gardeners often get involved in seed starting.

When it comes to getting ready with seed starting, Rachel Zorn, a sales associate with Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate, said the prospective planter needs to think about their own likes and interests with growing and whether they lean more into vegetables or flowers.

ABOVE: A basic list of starting supplies includes the seeds themselves, seed starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. RIGHT: Kerr advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.

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Once they do that, Zorn said, they can go out and select the seeds they’ll be using.

“There are a lot of different seeds on the market,” she said. “Some of them are treated seeds. Some of them are non-GMO. There’s pretty much anything that you could want out there that would fit with what you are looking to do and what your comfort level would be. Once you have the seeds themselves, then you’re going to need a tray for starting the seeds in, usually something that’s got fairly small compartments to start with.”

Zorn said a lot of new gardeners are interested in growing their own vegetables, which leads to their interest in starting seeds.

“They’re looking at that as a way of connecting with nature, a way of supplementing their own produce at home,” she said. “Vegetables can be a very easy first thing to get started with. They generally germinate fairly quickly and with a good percentage of success.”

The packaging the seeds come in will come with instructions on how quickly they germinate and can give an indication of the farmer’s timing for planting seeds, according to Zorn.

This helps let the farmer know when the last frost in their area would be, as plants are very susceptible to weather.

“Anything that started in the house — you do want to have that bright sunny window — but you also want to have a plan in mind for transitioning them outdoors so that they can start to harden off before they’re truly planted outside,” she said.

A basic list of starting supplies includes seeds, seed-starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. The light can be a LED light. A heat mat also can improve germination rates, but it isn’t necessary.

Kerr believes the variety of what people can do in seed starting leads them to start their involvement.

She said that concerns involving pesticides in plants and vegetables lead people to start seeds as well.

“When they grow them themselves, they know there are no pesticides applied,” she said. “It’s just fun. A lot of people say it’s therapeutic or it gives them something to look forward to. You plant those seeds,

and you end up staring at the soil every day, waiting for them to come up. So there’s that excitement and anticipation. And then sometimes there’s cost savings, too. You buy a bag of seeds or a package of seeds, and that can cost less than one single plant. So cost is definitely something people think about.

“When you grow things at home, they have so much more flavor. And so that’s really exciting for people,” Kerr added. “They realize they’ve never had such good tomatoes before and cucumbers. So it can be satisfying or exciting and kind of open up this whole new world of food to people.”

Kerr is active in seed-starting herself, having both a home garden and an office garden where she grows vegetables, which she both keeps and donates to the Women, Infant and Children federal assistance program. She also teaches seed-starting workshops around Wayne County.

Kerr said there is an initial investment in seed starting, but overall, it’s not a hard hobby to get into. She advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.

“The main thing is that you have to be paying attention,” she said. “If you go on vacation, that’s not going to work. Your seeds are going to die from lack of water. But if you’re there, you’re present, then I think it’s pretty easy and it can be a lot of fun.

“You can start seeds, like snap peas, and you can plant them outside in your garden right now and they’ll come up and they’ll kind of do their thing, and that’s very hands off and that’s very easy,” she continued. “But when you start tomatoes inside, that’s a little bit more involved.”

Kerr said there is something satisfying about starting a seed and bringing a plant all the way to harvest, whether it’s a vegetable or a flower.

“It’s pretty incredible to take this little, tiny thing — it’s like a speck — and … it grows and … maybe it becomes a pumpkin, or it becomes a zinnia. It’s just incredible to watch that whole experience and think ‘I did that.’”

Zorn said people often are looking for a connection with nature, which leads to seed starting.

“That gratification of being able to start something from a tiny little seed and get it all the way to a plant that could be producing beautiful flowers or actually producing food items,” she said.

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

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Berkley man arrested for sexual assault charged with similar crime in Bloomfield Township

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — A Berkley man already charged in the city for allegedly committing criminal sexual assault has been charged again for allegedly committing a similar crime in Bloomfield Township.

Darren Bradford, 24, previously was arrested Feb. 21 by the Berkley Public Safety Department for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. Berkley police stated that they were tipped off by witnesses who saw teens enter Bradford’s apartment building.

Bradford allegedly distributed illegal substances and alcohol to the minors and, through the investigation, a teen came forward to state that a sexual assault occurred. Bradford was charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in the 44th District Court.

A month later, on March 27, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office announced in a press release that Bradford had been charged with a similar crime, third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person 13-15, for alleged actions he committed in Bloomfield Township.

According to the prosecutor’s press release, Bradford allegedly is known to provide vapes, marijuana and alcohol to high school students through Snapchat. Through these

Memory Bears

from page 18A

“In times of loss, having a physical reminder of a loved one can be profoundly comforting,” said Ruth Moore-Lilly, a volunteer program manager for Hospice of Michigan. “By volunteering as a ‘Memory Bear’ sewer, you can make a lasting impact on grieving families by creating a cherished treasure that offers a source of peace through your craftsmanship.”

The program was launched in 2014 by the not-for-profit’s grief support services department to help bereaved families capture and preserve aspects of their loved ones through one-of-a-kind stuffed animals.

As the initiative continues to gain pop-

interactions, he allegedly told a 15-year-old girl that he would not sell her vape products unless they had sex.

The Prosecutor’s Office stated that the incidents of sexual contact between Bradford and the victim occurred in her home in Bloomfield Township and in Bradford’s car.

“The facts alleged in this case are every parent’s worst nightmare,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in a prepared statement. “This adult defendant appears to have preyed upon the vulnerabilities of a teenager to coerce sex from a victim who wasn’t old enough and in a position to consent. Police believe there may be other victims. Anyone with information about other incidents should contact their local police.”

Since Bradford’s arrest by the Berkley Public Safety Department, Berkley Sgt. Dave Arney stated that there were no new updates to Bradford’s case, though Arney said that more charges could be filed soon. He declined to comment on the nature of those charges.

Bradford has posted his $175,000 bond and his next appearance before the 44th District Court is scheduled for 9:46 a.m. Friday, April 4. His attorney, Vincent Toussaint, could not be reached for comment by press time.

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

ularity among grieving families, additional volunteers are needed to meet sewing demands. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcomed as long as they can make the bears.

Interested volunteers need to provide their own sewing machine to participate.

For those who have experienced a loss, Hospice of Michigan encourages a waiting period of one year before becoming a hospice volunteer, “to allow for the processing of grief.”

Those in Oakland County who are interested in donating time to the program should contact Cynthia Palmer at cpalmer@ hom.org or (248) 334-1323. For Macomb County residents, contact Amanda Layne at alayne@hom.org or (248) 568-7564.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

25A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • APRIL 2, 2025

APRIL 3

‘Gone with the Wind’ lecture: Learn about origins and legacy of novel and book from expert Kathleen Marcaccio, 7-8:30 p.m., arrive early to see vintage and contemporary memorabilia at 6:30 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, free but registration required, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 4

Fish fry: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church & School, 32340 Pierce St. in Beverly Hills, dine in and carryout, olqm-parish.org, (248) 644-8620

APRIL 5

Hear New York Philharmonic clarinetist: Anthony McGill joins pianist Gloria Chien and cellist Sterling Elliott, presented by Chamber Music Detroit, 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org

APRIL 6

‘Here Comes the Sun’ concert: Hear Birmingham Concert Band, 3-5 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, birminghamconcertband.com

APRIL 10

‘Music! Our Common Bond Through Every Age!’ concert: Hear winners of The Birmingham Musicale 2025 Music Awards and The Birmingham Musicale String Ensemble, 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road, thebirminghammusicale.org

StoryTime Guild luncheon fundraiser: Features guest speaker Jeannette Gutierrez of The Michigan Rosies and includes four-course meal, silent auction and raffle, money used to buy books for libraries and classrooms in underserved schools, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Maggiano’s Little Italy, 2089 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, register by April 3, storytimeguild22@gmail. com, storytimeguild.weebly.com

Art lecture: Folayemi Wilson discusses mining history as material in her creative practice and manipulation of cloth, presented by Cranbrook Academy of Art, 6-7:30 p.m., deSalle Auditorium at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookart.edu/events, cranbrookartmuseum.org

APRIL 11

Grand Gala: Strolling hors d’oeuvres and silent auction from 6-7 p.m., and dinner, recognition of grand honoree (Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz) and live auction from 7-9 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, communityhousehelps.org, read tory at candgnews.com

APRIL 11-12

Chamber music concert: Hear students from University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre &

Dance, 7 p.m. April 11 and 3 p.m. April 12, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 12

Community and Resource Engagement Fair: Free event to match volunteers with local organizations, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, (248) 554-4682

APRIL 12-13

Oakland Spring Home Improvement Show: Meet hundreds of professionals specializing in kitchen and bath designs, room additions, roofing options, swimming pools, spas, siding, decks, landscaping, pavers, patio furniture, floor coverings, windows and doors, and more, free admission and parking, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Drive East in Waterford, www.yourhomeshows.com

APRIL 14

Silence Between the Shelves meditation series: Learn techniques to develop personal practice and reduce stress, meets 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays until May 19, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, must enroll for all six weeks, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 20

Easter brunch: Buffet followed by egg hunt and Easter Bunny photos, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates in Birmingham, RSVP to (248) 644-5832 for second seating, communityhouse.com/ event/easter-brunch

APRIL 24

Jewish Community Resources for the Dementia Journey: All welcome to hear experts, 6:30-8 p.m., Jewish Federation of Detroit, 6735 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills, free but registration preferred, (248) 592-2313, jlive.app/events/10962

APRIL 26

Loving Earth - Loving All: Earth Day event includes free pollinator-friendly perennials and seeds, tour of deer resistant garden, information on invasive species, planting and pollinators, kids activities, and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W. 14 Mile Road in Bloomfield Township, (248) 646-4100, vicar@nativityepiscopalchurch.org

APRIL 27

Whimsical Woodlands: Find fairy houses and gnome homes along trails in woods, also themed crafts, storytelling, activities, face painting, animals, climbing tower, vendors and treats, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Hills, johnsonnaturecenter.org/whimsicalwoodlands

Steinway piano recital: Julia Siciliano performs music honoring Clara Schumann on same 1929 concert grand piano played by Leonard Bernstein, 3-4 p.m., Cranbrook

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

House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, register at housegardens.cranbrook.edu

APRIL 30

Spring Fling Concert Series: Hear pianist and singer Matthew Ball (aka “Boogie Woogie Kid”), 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road, also hear singer Vanessa Carr May 29, register at bloomfieldseniors.org

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Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers and Neighbors Club: Nonprofit comprising 270-plus women around world, group hosts monthly Welcome Coffee events to connect, share cultures and build friendships, also local activities including card games and sports, inquire about events at bbnc.membership@gmail. com, bbnewcomers.com

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of month for luncheon and guest speaker, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks before each event, tbmwc.com

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Meets 10:30 a.m. most Fridays for luncheons and guest speakers, virtual and in person at The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVPs for lunches required, seniormensclub@gmail.com, seniormensclub birmingham.com

Second Saturday Sales: Monthly shopping for books, DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

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CRIME WATCH

Young male takes credit card from resident’s porch

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 2 p.m. March 14, an officer was dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Birmingham Boulevard for a reported larceny/identity theft. A 51-year-old female resident said she received several notifications about a duplicate credit card that she did not request, but were issued, sent and delivered to her home.

The card was taken from her porch by an unknown young male before she could retrieve it. The victim immediately canceled the credit card, which the credit card company said was requested online.

An investigation is ongoing.

Credit card stolen from porch

BIRMINGHAM — A 76-year-old male resident went to the Birmingham Police Department at approximately 6 p.m. March 14 to report that a new credit card was stolen from his porch in the 900 block of South Bates within an hour after it was delivered by UPS at 4 p.m.

He contacted the credit card company to cancel it and learned the card was used once. An investigation is ongoing.

Drunk driver caught after hit and run

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1 a.m. March 15, officers were dispatched to a nearby gas station regarding a vehicle accident that had occurred shortly before in Bloomfield Township. The suspect, a 37-year-old male from Troy, rear-ended the vehicle of the victim, a 60-year-old male resident, and left the scene.

The victim followed the suspect and contacted the police. Upon speaking with the suspect, officers immediately noticed signs of intoxication. Upon failing field sobriety evaluations, the suspect was placed under arrest and given a citation for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Intoxicated man punches resident at bar

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 p.m. March 12, officers were dispatched to a bar in the 100 block of Willits Street for a report of an individual who assaulted somebody and refused to leave the establishment. After arriving at the restaurant, officers escorted the suspect, a 35-year-old male resident, out of the bar. The suspect was visibly

intoxicated. Officers then spoke with the victim, a 32-year-old male resident, who stated that while watching a sports game on TV, the suspect sat in the empty seat next to him. Shortly after, the suspect punched the victim in the shoulder without provocation.

The suspect has had multiple public intoxication incidences in Birmingham in the past. The suspect was given a citation for disturbing the peace.

Ex-husband assaults ex’s boyfriend

BIRMINGHAM — On March 18, at approximately 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of N Old Woodward for a report of assault. The victim, a 30-year-old male from Madison Heights, was at a restaurant with his girlfriend when they saw her ex-husband and decided to leave.

As they were leaving, the suspect, a 61-year-old male from Bloomfield Hills and the ex-husband of the victim’s girlfriend, began verbally assaulting both the victim and his ex-wife before walking away.

Later, as the victim and his girlfriend were walking down the street, the suspect spotted them, stopped his vehicle, got out, and resumed verbally assaulting them. He then grabbed the victim by the neck. The suspect was arrested and cited for assault and battery.

Man arrested for drunken driving

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police made an arrest for operating while intoxicated near Telegraph Road and Hickory Grove Road March 16. Officers responded to the area for a report of a rollover crash. The vehicle was located, but the occupants fled on foot. A K-9 officer was able to track the occupants southbound on Telegraph Road into a wooded area near Hickory Grove Road where they were located.

The driver of the vehicle, a male, admitted to having consumed “a couple beers,” according to reports, and was arrested for operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the nearest hospital for his injuries and was released from custody. Blood toxicology results were pending at press time.

Woman arrested for retail fraud

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers made an arrest for retail fraud thirddegree at Target, 2400 S. Telegraph Road, March 13. A Target loss prevention officer detained a woman for stealing two Barbie dolls valued at $33.90. Loss prevention stated the woman entered the store with an unopened “Ken” Barbie doll in a Target plastic

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bag. The woman went to the toy section and selected two more of the same kind of Ken dolls off the shelf. She then brought all three of the dolls to customer service and tried to return all three of them, but was denied. She then started to walk towards the exit with all three dolls, passing all points of sale without attempting to pay for the merchandise. She was issued a citation for retail fraud and released from the scene pending a court date at the 48th District Court.

Eyeglasses stolen from store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report of first-degree retail fraud from an eyewear store in the 2100 block of S. Telegraph Road March 21. The store manager reported that two females entered the store and stole four pairs of lenses from a display. The manager described the first suspect as a Black female wearing a maroon coat, black leggings, and carrying a purse. The second suspect is described as a heavyset Black female wearing an orange Gap sweatshirt and black leggings. The sto-

len merchandise totaled $1,500. Police are investigating Anyone with information can call (248) 433-7755.

Clothing stolen from porch

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP —

Police took a report for a larceny near the 1200 Block of Hidden Lake Drive March 14. The victim stated they put several items of custom clothing on their porch for their dry-cleaning service to pick up in the early morning. A short time later, they discovered the clothing was stolen off of their porch. The clothing reportedly totaled $3,950. Police are investigating.

Key fobs, cash stolen from unlocked car

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On March 21, police took a report of a larceny from an automobile in the 1900 block of Forest Lane. The victim stated he left his 2024 Chevrolet Corvette unlocked with the key fob inside for his 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, which was parked in the driveway. The victim reported both key fobs for his Ford F-150 were stolen, as well as $150 cash. Police are investigating.

— Mary Genson and Mary Beth Almond

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Christopher R. Myers, Age 73. March 16, 2025

Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Dan (Lauren), Jim (Megan) and Michael (Shelbey). Proud grandfather of Alexandra, Vinny, Natalie, Lillian and Huxley. Dear brother of Sally (Joe) Myers-Brown, Susan and James. Loving son of the late Don and the late Tish. Christopher earned a bachelor's degree in Agronomy at Michigan State University. Chris is German and Welsh by heritage however, he is proudly Sicilian by marriage. Visitation and funeral service was held on March 22nd at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Funeral Home. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to a Favorite Charity in Christopher’s name. Please share memories with the family at their online guestbook@WujekCalcaterra.com.

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My father has Macular Degeneration and his eyesight, kindness and desire to be around us are fading. How do I keep him from withdrawing from us and help him maintain his independence?

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A century of values

CROSSCOUNTRY

TRAVELS RECOGNIZE BOY SCOUT MILESTONE

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ANNIVERSARY

METRO DETROIT — When the Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100year anniversary in 2010, a group of scout leaders from southeast Michigan found a way to commemorate the milestone.

Over a year’s time, the volunteers traveled the U.S. in a 32-foot recreational vehicle donated by All American Homes/Coachmen. During their journey, the scouters — adult leaders in the organization — visited Boy Scouts councils in each state to which they ventured.

The Boy Scouts of America website, scouting.org, states there are 248 councils. The group traveling the country consisted of 16 teams with four to six members in each team. They took turns on the route, which they called “A Century of Values.” It was quite the adventure.

“The volunteers are still talking about it 15 years later,” said Frank Mallon, a traveler and trip adviser.

Because the organization began Feb. 8, 1910, the scouters traveled from Feb. 8, 2009, through Feb. 8, 2010, promoting the history and accomplishments of the Boy Scouts of America. The first group of travelers kicked off the trek from Mallon’s hometown of Laingsburg, Michigan.

“Because it was winter, we headed south towards Texas,” said Mallon, who said it took five days to get there. “It was an amazing trip.”

Mallon, of Novi, said each group spent anywhere from two to five weeks on the road at a time, and about 140 scouters made the trip overall.

LEFT: Along the way, one of the teams visited the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

ABOVE: A GoFundMe page has been created and patches are being sold to help fund repairs to the motor home.

BELOW: During the “A Century of Values” journey to commemorate 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America in 2010, one of the stops was the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.

Photos provided by Frank Mallon

Boy Scouts

from page 30A

Teams No. 2 and No. 3, for instance, traveled toward Florida and northward toward the East Coast. When it was Team No. 10’s turn, the group drove to Washington state and parts of the Northwest.

Along the way, the scouters participated in local parades, council camporees and other events. The final stop was on Feb. 8, 2010, in Irving, Texas, to celebrate the organization’s 100-year anniversary at the National Scouting Museum.

“There were four bunks and it could sleep up to seven people. We got up at 6 a.m. and didn’t go to bed until midnight,” Mallon said. “Our plan was to visit two councils per day. There are a lot more councils in the East.”

Sometimes the group would sleep in the parking lot of a council’s building.

“We could use the office for whatever we needed,” Mallon said.

When the southeast Michigan convoy met up with the other councils, sometimes there would be 10 people in town waiting for them or sometimes 100 “when we pulled in,” Mallon said. In recognition of the anniversary, many times the group was interviewed on local television and radio stations.

The southeast Michigan members presented each council with a centennial mural to display, made by Eagle Scout Bill Morrison, an artist who is best known for his work involving “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” television shows. The 24-inch by 36-inch historic artwork features a number of photos that depict the Boy Scouts history. There are photos of famous Scouts, the first National Jamboree in Washington, D.C., in 1937, the 50th anniversary commemorative stamp, different merit badges and more. Morrison also decorated the RV’s exterior.

The caravan visited or camped at 71 Boy Scouts camps, and at 74 KOA campgrounds. While the goal was to visit councils across the country, the group also found time

to sightsee. The itinerary included the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico; the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas; Niagara Falls; Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri; Yosemite National Park; the Atlantic and Pacific oceans; Snake River Canyon in Idaho; and many more landmarks.

There was a lot of work involved with the trip, but the volunteers also found time to visit with relatives while out of state.

“We often stayed at their homes,” Mallon said.

Dave Busse, of Troop No. 1478 out of St. Anne Catholic School in Warren, was among the team leaders who made the “A Century of Values” trip. For two weeks, he traveled to San Jose, California; Los Angeles and Las Vegas with his wife, Kathy; Chuck Prohaska; and Mark and Michelle Hodges.

“It was fun but there were some challenges,” said Busse, of Warren. “It was a great treat for us. The Scouting values were always there.”

One thing he learned when meeting the different councils was that “we all have the same challenges recruiting young people and finding ways to raise money for the program.”

When the entire group reached the end of the excursion, the motor home had traveled 49,000 miles. According to a book Mallon wrote on the experience, he said that there were an additional 8,000 miles logged known as “victory laps” around the state of Michigan.

Currently, the motor home is in need of repairs. A GoFundMe page has been established to raise the $25,000 needed for the updates. Mallon would like to fix up the vehicle so that Scouting groups can rent it out for parades, campouts or other activities during June, July and August. A two-week notice would be required. A staff member will provide a designated driver for all events.

To make a donation, visit gofundme. com/f/back-on-the-road-again-2025. For more information on “A Century of Values,” contact Frank Mallon at (248) 348-5189 or foxtrot@mi.rr.com.

The Southfeld Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on a fence variance for 27360 W 14 Mile Road, on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 6:30pm.

The fence variance requested will be the subject of this hearing.

A copy of the application is available for public inspection in the Southfeld Township Clerk’s Offce, 18550 W 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI.

I hereby certify the Southfeld Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public

pm. and that public notice of said meeting was given pursuant to Act 267, Public Act of Michigan 1976,

case of a special or rescheduled meeting notice by publication or posting at least eighteen (18)

for the meeting. This meeting is open to all members of the public under the Michigan

Eileen Harryvan

Southfeld Township Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 04/02/2025

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