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Building featuring Berkley marquee to be sold
MARQUEE TO UNDERGO STRUCTURAL REPAIRS THIS MONTH
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — The marquee that stands tall over the city of Berkley in the heart of its downtown soon will have a transfer of ownership.
The Berkley marquee, located on 12 Mile Road between Robina Avenue and Wakefield Road, once housed a theater before it closed down in 1993, and recently it was the home of a Rite Aid.
After the theater’s closure, Berkley and
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BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will undertake its cured-in-place-pipe sewer program beginning at the end of this month.
At its March 24 meeting, the City Council approved the cured-in-place-pipe sewer rehabilitation program with a contract awarded to DVM Utilities Inc. for $661,047.
Cured-in-place-pipe, or CIPP, is a process in which the city rehabilitates existing sewer lines “by inserting a flexible resin-saturated liner into the damaged pipe,” city documents state. “Once in place, the liner is inflated, pressed against the pipe walls, and cured creating a durable and seamless inner layer, effectively renewing the pipeline without excavation.”
“The (liner) goes in, we blow steam through it, it cures, it hardens, it turns into what you’d see as PVC,” Department of Public Works Director James Jameson stated. “It’s obviously a little different than that, but that’s how it’s done and it avoids digging everything. … A lot of these sewers are in easements or under roadways. You can’t just dig them up and replace them.”
Jameson said Ferndale has about 81.8 linear miles of sewer main, of which the city has replaced around 27.4 linear miles since 1991.
Tentative construction is expected to begin April 30. Phase one of the project is estimated to be completed by June 30, with phase two starting July 15 and exFerndale
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The brightly lit Berkley marquee will be powered down for the month of April while it undergoes structural maintenance.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Ferndale, Berkley to host multiple Easter events in parks
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The cities of Ferndale and Berkley will play host to multiple Easter events in the lead-up to Easter Sunday.
Starting in the city of Ferndale, the Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual EGGstravaganza on Saturday, April 12.
The event will be held at three different parks. The egg hunt at Wilson Park will start at 1 p.m. for kids up to 4 years old; the hunt at Geary Park will be at 1:30 p.m. for children ages 1-11; and the hunt at Martin Road Park will start at 2 p.m. for kids ages 1-11.
The Easter Bunny also will be in attendance at the Martin Road Park egg hunt, Parks and Recreation Director LaReina Wheeler said.
“It’s just a great time for the kids to run around, try to get the most eggs, try to get the egg with the ticket in it. And whoever gets the egg with the ticket will get a special Easter basket as well to take home,” she said. “We really enjoy putting on this event because it brings the community together. We get a lot of volunteers who come out and assist with making it happen.”
Last year’s event was rained out and had to be moved to an alternate date, which itself suffered from a snowfall. The department stated that any changes to the event can be found at facebook.com/ferndalepark sandrec.
“We’re definitely hoping for better weather,” Wheeler said. “If we do have inclement weather this time, we will look for an alternate date that will work better for the community and to make sure the weath-
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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 al-
Bradford
The Ferndale Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its annual EGGstravaganza this month across three different parks.
Pictured is the 2024 Eggstravaganza.
Photos provided by Ferndale Parks and Recreation
YARD WASTE PICKUP BEGINS AGAIN
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — Yard waste pickup is scheduled to return this month.
The city of Berkley stated in a news release that, starting the week of April 7, residents can place their yard waste in paper bags or cans at their curb before 7 a.m. on their trash pickup day. This will continue until mid-December.
Berkley stated that bags and cans can’t be more than 32 gallons and 50 pounds, and that cans must be clearly labeled “yard waste” or “compost.” The city will not collect plastic bags containing yard waste.
According to the city, yard waste includes grass, leaves, shrubbery cuttings, vines, rosebushes, roots, stumps and sticks.
“If you have branches larger than 4 feet long and 2 inches in diameter, you should place them at your curb for chipper service. Chipper service happens on a biweekly basis throughout the entire city,” the city states. Materials must be placed at the curb before 7a.m. every other Monday starting on April 7.
For more information, visit berkleymi. gov/yardwaste.
Ferndale, too, is scheduled to start yard waste pickup on April 7 and end sometime in December.
“Yard waste — including grass clippings, leaves, small sticks, and weeds — is collected weekly on your regular trash day,” the city’s website states. “Yard waste should
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leged 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 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 ap-
be placed in either a reusable container with a Ferndale Yard Waste Compost label (labels available at City Hall or the Public Works Yard) or paper kraft bags (available at most local hardware and home improvement stores).”
Visit https ferndalemi.gov/government/ Services/yard-waste-and-fall-leaf-pickup for more information.
Yard waste pickup also is scheduled to start in April for Pleasant Ridge.
The city’s website states that only soft yard waste such as grass, leaves, flowers, weeds, potting soil and garden vegetables/ fruit will be collected.
“Yard waste may be placed in no larger than 35-gallon capacity garbage can with an appropriate ‘compost’ sticker on it, or it may be placed in a (30) gallon kraft paper bag,” the city states. “Sticks, twigs, brush or branches will not be collected as yard waste. Plastic garbage bags are not acceptable for the collection of yard waste.”
Visit cityofpleasantridge.org/depart ments/public-works for more details, including information on bundled brush and loose brush pickup.
For Huntington Woods, yard waste pickup starts the first full week of April and ends the second Tuesday of December.
According to the city, yard waste is picked up only on Tuesdays and bags and containers can’t be placed on the curb until 4 p.m. Monday for the next day’s collection.
For more information, visit hwmi.org/ departments/public_works.
pears 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.
NEWS & NOTES
CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL TO RETURN
FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council approved a special event permit for the return of the Cinco de Mayo Festival. The festival, in its third year, will take place May 3-4 after the event received approval from the City Council at its March 24 meeting. The festival is produced by Mezcal Mexican Bar and Kitchen. The festival will be located near the restaurant at 201 E. Nine Mile Road.
Ferndale to have Memorial Day parade
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale will be celebrating its 107th Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 26. At its March 24 meeting, the City Council approved a special event permit for the parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. at Livernois and West Maplehurst Avenue. The parade will end at the Memorial Mall, south of Nine Mile, and be followed by a ceremony at 11 a.m.
MARQUEE IMPROVEMENTS
FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale’s marquee, located in the median at Nine Mile Road and Woodward Avenue, will undergo improvements.
Approved at the March 24 City Council meeting, the marquee will receive improvements at a cost of up to $5,000. According to city documents, the marquee has “various degrees of deterioration” that require the “replacement of its white polycarbonate walls and broken letter holding tracks that prevent the regular use of the sign to promote local community and business events.”
The city’s Downtown Development Authority will provide $2,300 to offset the cost of the work.
A surprise proposal
ABOVE: Jordan Dixon reacts with happiness as his boyfriend, Craig Stokes, surprises him with a marriage proposal March 22 at the Lawrence Street Gallery in Ferndale. Stokes was looking to have an intimate proposal and the gallery was suggested as a possible location.
LEFT: Stokes surprised Dixon by swapping one of the paintings at the Lawrence Street Gallery with art that read, “Marry Me?” Both are Royal Oak residents.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
File photo by Donna Dalziel
STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS CITES PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS AND LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter addressed nearly 650 people at the Berman Center for the Performing Arts in West Bloomfield March 19, where he acknowledged the accomplishments of the county and programs to move residents and businesses forward.
West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Jonathan Warshay, a longtime friend of Coulter, acted as host for the evening.
“He (Coulter) created the mayor’s business council in 2012, helping to lead Ferndale to a period of increased business and economic growth. This was excellent preparation for his role as county executive,” Warshay said. “A strong business climate is vital for our county, and a strong Oakland County helps drive Michigan’s growth.”
“All ways, moving forward” has been a theme of Coulter’s administration. He marked the progress the county has made in a myriad of areas, including the prosperity of the county, transit, small business assistance, holistic health care, job training, medical and student loan debt relief, and affordable housing.
Oakland County’s prosperity
Coulter described Oakland County as Michigan’s economic engine with 22% of the state’s gross domestic product coming from the county. According to him, Oakland County has the lowest unemployment rate in the state.
Coulter also said that Oakland County has the highest per capita income in the state and ranks 14th nationally among counties with more than one million residents.
He described Oakland County as an international magnet for foreign investment, with 830 companies from 34 countries doing business in the county. According to him, the county’s AAA bond rating “signals to companies looking to invest in Oakland County that we’re best in class.”
When the county needs to make large investments, they ask the taxpayers to ensure the county’s actions reflect residents’ priorities, according to the county executive.
“They spoke clearly on wanting a countywide public transit system,” Coulter said.
Transit
In 2022, Oakland County voters approved a 10-year public transportation millage, with a 0.95 mill tax dedicated to maintaining and expanding public transit services throughout the county.
As a result, an on-demand bus service was created in every part of Oakland County, according to Coulter. That was is in conjunction with regular fixed-route services to job centers in Novi and Rochester Hills.
The new local service in Novi has increased ridership 76% since the millage passed, with the Veterans Ride Free program providing more than 7,000 rides in less than a year to those who have served in the military and their caregivers, according to Coulter.
Small business resources and development
If they can’t come to you, go to them. This was the impetus of Oakland Thrive. When the county executive took office, there was a “One Stop Shop” where small business owners could come to the county complex and receive information about business opportunities.
“Who has time for that? Not our business owners that often have small staff and limited time and resources,” Coulter said.
According to Coulter, about 400 people took advantage of “One Stop Shop” services each year. However, Oakland Thrive is a nonprofit that connects small businesses with the expertise and information they need for their business.
The program has grown from nine consultants to 75 contractors that are experts in their respective fields. They provide aid to small businesses by providing information that can help create growth.
Oakland Thrive has connected with more than 15,000 small businesses in two years, according to Coulter.
Some of the services that Oakland Thrive has provided to small businesses include communications and marketing expertise, redesigning websites, and opportunities to network to help grow clientele.
Coulter
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pected to be mostly completed by Sept. 30.
All estimated dates are subject to change if inclement weather forces delays, Jameson said.
According to the city, last year’s evaluation of its sewers that it aimed to rehabilitate showed that they were in better-than-expected condition, which required less work.
As opposed to conducting two smaller programs in back-to-back years, a larger project was bid out instead for fiscal years 2025 and 2026. This year’s program will cover approximately 5,875 linear feet of sewer main.
The sewer lines for this year’s program are scattered throughout Ferndale. One major section of work will include a 33-inch diameter sewer, 1,064 linear feet, located in the backyard easement between East Woodland Street and East Maplehurst Avenue. The main goes from the Woodward Avenue alley to Bermuda Street.
Jameson explained that during this section of work, residents will not be able to use the sanitary sewer for the day.
“When someone can’t use sanitary, they shouldn’t be doing anything that causes water
to go into the drain,” Jameson told the Woodward Talk. “Every sewer lead is going to hold a little bit of water. So it’s OK if you’re brushing your teeth, washing your hands throughout the day for a few hours if it’s only down for a half a day, but if you do things that use a lot of water, like take a shower, dishwasher, laundry, stuff like that, that is going to fill up that sewer lead, and when the sewer is lined, the sewer lead is blocked. So once the sewer lead — which is the homeowner’s section that connects to the sewer main — once that fills up, that water has nowhere to go. It usually comes out — if you have a basement — out of the floor drains. So residents won’t be able to use anything that uses water that goes down the drain.”
The city is aware of how disruptive this section of work will be, so it will be holding a public on-site meeting two weeks prior to construction with residents in the area looking to be more informed. Ferndale estimates this to take place in either mid-June or midJuly.
“It’s important for us to get out there to notify residents when something is coming on the forefront so that they can prepare,”
Mayor Raylon Leaks-May stated to the Talk “I’m very glad that our DPW is promoting that because so many times, so oftentimes we hear individuals state how they didn’t know
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The city of Ferndale will be rehabilitating thousands of feet of sewer lines throughout the spring and summer. This image shows the process of how the liner is inserted into the pipes.
something was coming to the forefront. So we’re trying to be more engaging and to notify the community of important initiatives and I expect that this will be our path mov-
ing forward whenever something important is coming up front.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Images provided by the city of Ferndale
TOP: The largest section of pipe work is over 1,000 linear feet involving a pipe that is 33 inches in diameter.
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A century of values
CROSSCOUNTRY TRAVELS RECOGNIZE BOY SCOUT MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
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
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A GoFundMe page has been created and patches are being sold to help fund repairs to the
LEFT: Along the way, one of the teams visited the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
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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
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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. 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
In Memory of
Edward (Ted) Flynn Jr.
Edward (Ted) Flynn Jr. of Berkley, Michigan, passed away on March 15th. Ted was known for his kind nature, his love of community, and his deep passion for the game of baseball.
Born on May 21st 1931, Ted grew up with a love of sports. He spent countless hours playing, watching, and talking about the game. Whether cheering for the Tigers or teaching the fundamentals of the game, his knowledge and enthusiasm for baseball was contagious. He could ofen be spotted sitting on his front porch watching those playing on the feld across from his house.
Ted married his Ferndale High School sweetheart, Ellen (Beno). Teir 73 year marriage was a symbol of love and dedication. Ted worked for the US Postal Service where those on his route became family. When serving as a Marine he also carried mail, delivering letters to those serving. He instilled in those around him the importance of hard work and the joy of spending time with loved ones. His wisdom, humor, and caring nature was shared with many and will be deeply missed by all.
Ted’s passion for sports, particularly baseball/sofball, and his contributions to the sports community, Berkley, and family will never be forgotten. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, and others who will always carry his memory in their hearts. His spirit will live on in every baseball game, sunset at the jetty, crossword puzzle, and story shared. He was a coach, a second father and grandfather to many, a jokester, a Wheel of Fortune enthusiast, listener, steady presence, and friend.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of fowers, the family asks that donations be made to Mott Children’s Hospital or the family is collecting funds for a memorial near Ted’s favorite Sunset spot and the baseball felds.
Rest in Peace, Grandpa. Te world has lost a true champion, your legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.
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.
BRICK REPAIR
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.
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.
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.
Photos by Brian Louwers
Seeds
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.
Project DIAMOnD
Project DIAMOnD (Distributed, Independent, Agile Manufacturing On Demand) is a program that was launched in 2020 to help small businesses respond to the devastating effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had on their businesses.
The program distributed 3D printers to more than 300 manufacturers. Phase II of the initiative launched last summer.
“It is helping keep manufacturing production right here in Oakland County,” Coulter said.
During his address, he spoke about a conversation that he had with a quality assurance professional at a business that provides orthopedic services in Troy. That individual informed him that the 3D printer allows staff to easily modify the parts in the ankle joint as the person grows from a child to an elderly person.
Oakland Connects — holistic health care
Even though Oakland County is considered a prosperous community, there are still individuals that need help with securing health care, food, clothing, housing and employment.
At his address, Coulter discussed Oakland Connects, which takes a holistic approach to health.
“Their medical issues might be connected to housing or food insecurity or stress caused by financial hardships,” Coulter said. “Regardless of what door they enter for help — whether (it’s) our housing department or
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er is good for sure.”
The Berkley Junior Women’s Club will be putting on its Breakfast with the Bunny event through three sessions on Saturday, April 12, at the Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave.
The three one-hour sessions will be at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Each will include breakfast, photos with the Easter Bunny and the opportunity to meet farm animals.
Tickets cost $7 and can be bought at buytickets.at/berkleyjuniorwomen sclub/1633842. Children ages 1 and younger may enter for free.
The Berkley First United Methodist
public health clinic or our veterans’ services department, one of the six members of our Oakland Connects community health care team can assess the situation and make sure they get all the help they need.”
Oakland Connects helps with a variety of issues that can affect one’s health, including getting help paying a utility bill, transportation, food, clothing, securing temporary housing, or a referral to the workforce development department to find employment.
“Oakland Thrive and Oakland Connects both make sure that public service is just that — service to the public,” Coulter said.
Job training and education
According to Coulter, Oakland 80 was created to ensure Oakland County businesses have a pipeline to skilled and talented workers.
The goal of Oakland 80 is to have 80% of Oakland County residents receive a postsecondary degree or credentials by 2030. Aside from college, that can also consist of training or an apprenticeship program.
Three years ago, 61% of Oakland County residents had post-secondary credentials. Coulter anticipates it will be more than 70% when the annual report comes out later this year.
Oakland 80 is now in high schools to help teens navigate their career path. The program assists with college and financial aid applications, campus tours, registering for classes and apprenticeships.
Debt relief
Debt can financially crush people, particularly unexpected medical debt.
“In Oakland County, we’ve decided to protect 80,000 residents from that fate,”
Church will be holding its community Easter egg hunt from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Oxford Park, 2100 Bacon Ave.
The egg hunts will start at 10 a.m. with three different areas for kids of various age groups. There will be a food truck on-site as well as live music. The event is free to attend.
“We’re excited that these two groups have brought Easter events to the city of Berkley and we’re happy that they’re using our facilities to host them,” Berkley Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dan McMinn said. “The excitement of people coming in for these events is very high. People really seem to like these events and, again, we’re happy that they’re utilizing our facilities for these events.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
Coulter said.
The county has partnered with Undue Medical Debt, which buys the medical debt for pennies on the dollar, he explained. The first group of 14,000 residents received a letter in December wiping out more than $9 million in medical debt.
This allows people to rehabilitate their credit scores, buy a house, buy a car, or save for their children’s education.
In addition, programs have been implemented that reduce student loan debt and reduce infant and maternal mortality.
The county has invested in a housing trust fund and a land bank to produce affordable housing, with affordable housing under construction for those with intellec-
tual disabilities and seniors.
Another perspective
Oakland County Board of Commissioners member Marcia Gershenson shared some thoughts about the address.
“I loved the fact that we are so focused (on) having programs that benefit the people we represent, and those would be Oakland 80 (and) project DIAMOnD. In addition the medical relief and the student loan relief, each of them impacting over 14,000 residents separately,” Gershenson said. “We work very closely with the administration and we’re on the same page.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
Marquee
the then-building owners entered into a lease agreement to allow the city to use the marquee’s message board to spread the word about community events and announcements.
Last year, Rite Aid announced that it would close all stores in Michigan, which left the block without its central tenant and left the owners of the building with the high costs of electricity that comes with running the marquee at night.
Because of this, the owners reached out to the city of Berkley to see if it could help cover the cost of running the marquee.
“Historically, the marquee has never been owned by the city, and I do think that it’s a common misconception that’s somewhat prevalent in the community because we have utilized it for so long, but it’s always been owned by those building owners,” City Manager Crystal VanVleck said. “My understanding is once the theater moved out … the city and the owners of that building entered into a lease agreement at that time for the city to use the marquee for messaging. During that time, there was always a tenant in there.”
At the March 17 City Council meeting, a new lease agreement was approved that will see the city continue paying $1 a year to use the marquee. In addition, the city agreed to pay a lump sum of $4,000 for the electricity from the months of December through the end of March.
“It’s a one-year lease and it’s just for using the marquee board,” VanVleck said. “So, we call it a short-term lease. It’s just for one year. There’s actually a clause in there. Either
party can terminate within 30 days notice. The reason for the shorter term is because the future sale is unknown.”
Deno Bistolarides is one of the building’s owners for the last six years, which includes a couple of other tenants and two parking lots on the block. He stated the building is costly to own and estimates it costs $1,500 a month to run the marquee.
After a discussion with his ownership group, they decided they would sell the building and marquee.
“There’s five owners. Three of them are not real estate guys. So we just feel that the property’s got a lot of potential and the potential of which can be better harnessed by someone else,” he said.
The vacancy created this situation.
“When they don’t have their main tenant in there, it’s not making the money that it used to,” VanVleck said. “They used to absorb the cost of lighting the marquee without a second thought. And then when Rite Aid moved out, they went, ‘You guys, this is actually pretty expensive for us and we’re keeping it lit because you (the city) utilize it for messaging, but we would really appreciate if you could contribute to the cost to light it.’”
Along with the lease agreement approval, the marquee will be turned off throughout April as the city performs structural maintenance on the building. This includes the replacement of support beams and internal structural repairs, and is funded by the Downtown Development Authority. The city has maintained the marquee since its original lease.
“The attachment to the building is not a concern, but it’s just the internal structure of the marquee itself,” VanVleck said. “Those beams need to be replaced.”
Shutting off the marquee also will give the city an idea of how much it costs to run the lights, as multiple buildings are running on the same meter and the shutdown will allow it to compare electric bills.
This also, VanVleck said, will give time to get a better understanding of what the future relationship with the marquee will be.
“We don’t know who the next owner will be or who the tenants will be,” she stated. “The future ownership has not been fully worked out just yet and neither have the future tenants. So, all of those things are vari-
ables that affect what the city’s relationship with the marquee will be in the future.”
Bistolarides said there is a potential buyer for the building, but nothing is 100% and discussions are ongoing. He referred to the marquee and building as the centerpiece of Berkley.
“I drive by twice a day,” he said. “Frankly, I was praying that Rite Aid would stay so I could continue to own it long term, but now that Rite Aid is gone, I just think the potential is there, but I’m just not the guy to harness that potential for the property.”
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The city of Berkley agreed to cover some of the marquee’s electrical costs for the past couple of months, as the building no longer has a main tenant after the closure of Rite Aid.
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.
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.
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
CRIME WATCH
Police find suspect in prowling incident
BERKLEY — A 27-year-old Detroit man was arrested for prowling at 11:59 p.m. March 25 on Wiltshire Road, in the area of 12 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.
According to the report, Berkley police received a call from a resident who had spotted a man in the resident’s backyard near an all-terrain vehicle. Security camera footage showed the man walk through the yard and leave in the direction of Russell Road.
Police were notified of a suspect matching the description of the man walking on Franklin Road, which is the next road south of Wiltshire. The suspect reportedly took off running into a backyard. A K-9 unit was called in to track the suspect, and police found the suspect in the parking lot behind Puppygram.
The man reportedly complied with police and was placed into handcuffs. He stated that he had been in the backyard trying to find his phone.
— Mike Koury
Memory Bears
from page 14A
“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-
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.
In Memory of
Frances Rubello
Frances Rubello, age 93, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents Joseph and Fulemena Leone. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph S. Rubello. She is survived by her loving children: Geraldine (Ted) Gillespie, Florence (John) Misuraca, David (Greta) Rubello; loving grandchildren: Nicholas (Rosie) Rubello, Adriano (Pamela) Rubello, Sasha Rubello; and siblings: Vincent “Jimmy” (Terry) Leone, Joseph JoAnn) Leone, the late Russell (Frances) Leone, and the late Benedict (Deanna) Leone.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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APRIL 5
‘Peninsular Printmaker Fair’: Featuring only Michigan printmakers, plus demonstrations, beverages and food trucks, noon-8 p.m., Urbanrest Brewery, 2615 Wolcott St. in Ferndale, peninsularprintmakerfair@gmail.com, see vendors at peninsularprintmakerfair.com
APRIL 10
Ferndale Garden Club: Annual meeting for club established in 1931, bring treat to share and take home zinnia seeds, 6:30-8 p.m., Olive’s Bloombox, 262 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theferndalegardenclub@ gmail.com, theferndalegardenclub.org
Hear ragtime music: Free performance by pianist and singer Matthew Ball (aka “Boogie Woogie Kid”), 6:30 p.m., Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, (248) 543-9720, huntingtonwoodslib.org
APRIL 12
Record Store Day: Celebrates culture of independent record stores while offering music released specially for annual event, find local shops — including Found Sound (234 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale) and Flipside Records (3099 Coolidge Highway in Berkley) — and more at recordstoreday.com
APRIL 12-13
Greenfest: Features environmental groups and orga-
nizations, sustainable marketplace and food options, educational activities, live music, animal interactions and more, free with admission, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, also electronic recycling in exchange for free admission, 9 a.m.-noon, 10 Mile Road parking lot, detroitzoo.org/ events/greenfest
APRIL 13
Sunday Songwriters Series: Free performance by Michigan storyteller and musician Mark Jewett, 2-4 p.m., Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-2504, fadl.org/songwriter
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Fish fries: 5-8 p.m. Fridays until April 18, Berkley American Legion Post #374, 2079 W. 12 Mile Road, dine in or call (248) 591-9220 for carryout, proceeds go to veterans and veteran programs, facebook.com/ berkleyamericanlegion
Art exhibits: See juried photography in “Exposures 2025,” on display 1-5 p.m. Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and noon-9 p.m. Fridays until April 25, opening reception April 6 and mid-month reception April 19, Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Ave. (Suite A) in Ferndale, (248) 544-0394, lawrencestreetgallery.com
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• “Breath” highlights pieces by Michigan-based artist Anthony Brass, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays and noon-5 p.m. weekends through April 11, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-2504, fadl.org/art
• See traveling photo exhibit “We Don’t Want Them: Race and Housing in Metro Detroit,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 4-5 and 1-5 p.m. April 6, also “Acrylic Paintings by Veronica Schaden,” 1-5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through April 25, Woods Gallery inside Huntington Woods Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery.org
Birmingham-Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., birminghamstamp.club
Ferndale Senior Group: Meets at 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767 (ext. 503), jeannie1111@comcast.net
Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for kids, science fiction, graphic novels and more, virtual and in person, Ferndale Area District Library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road, also groups which meet off site, see full list at
fadl.org/upcoming-events, (248) 546-2504
• Find meetups for teens and adults, Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge Highway, berkleymich.org/ libraryevents
Encore Men’s Chorus: Meets 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 143 Albany St. in Ferndale, info@encoremenschorus.org, facebook. com/encoremenschorus
Practice American Sign Language: 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays until June 4, Pleasant Ridge Community Center, 4 Ridge Road, gcalbeck@cityofpleasantridge.org
‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’: Musical-comedy set in ancient Rome about slave trying to win woman for his master in exchange for freedom, presented by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until April 13, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, stagecrafters.org
‘Mad Gravity’: Play about dinner party that goes from bad to worse when guests — and audience — learn about comet hurtling toward Earth, 8 p.m. FridaysSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays April 25-May 9, and 2 and 8 p.m. May 10, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptick ets@gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com
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Gutters
