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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

The Birmingham police promote Adopt-A-Senior program

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Adopt-A-Senior program has been a valuable resource to Birmingham seniors for nearly 25 years, and Birmingham police are reminding the community that the program is available for senior residents who could benefit from someone to talk to or a helping hand.

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COUNTRY DAY BASEBALL PLAYERS PROVE THERE’S MORE TO BASEBALL WITH CHARITY GAME

BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE kdemske@candgnews.com

MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turning Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fundraiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. Turning Point strives to empower survivors of

Through the Adopt-A-Senior program, the Birmingham Police Department offers volunteer services to help out isolated seniors. There is no specific criteria for this program, and the department offers to help in big and small ways.

“This is just one program that we have as a police department where we are trying to stay connected and reach out to our community to offer support (for

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BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — For Detroit Country Day and Birmingham Seaholm’s baseball teams, a March 29 doubleheader meant so much more than wins and losses.

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As both teams gathered early Saturday morning, Country Day’s matchup with Seaholm was about raising awareness and money for a special cause, the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, which hit home for two Country Day players.

It was an “Orange Out” in honor of Chad’s favorite color, and Country Day had special orange jerseys showcasing “#ChadTough” on the front as the team collected donations and sold

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The Birmingham Police Department offers a range of helpful services for seniors through its AdoptA-Senior program.

Photo provided by The Birmingham Police Department

Former Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge, father of Country Day junior shortstop Tyler Inge, throws out the ceremonial first pitch.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

YOGA MOVES MS PRESENTS HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLNESS FORUM MAY 17

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — Franklin resident Mindy Eisenberg is the founder of Yoga Moves MS and the author of “Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body.”

Yoga Moves MS will be holding a Holistic Health and Wellness Forum at 4 p.m. May 17 at the Radisson Hotel in Southfield. The event will feature national experts on multiple sclerosis who will speak on a variety of topics, including healthy lifestyles and nutrition, acupressure for MS, cannabis and MS, information for the newly diagnosed, and more. Guests will receive a healthy meal, free massages and complimentary valet parking. There is no charge for the event; it is donation only.

Yoga Moves MS is a nonprofit adaptive yoga organization that strives to make yoga accessible to all.

Eisenberg’s mother was diagnosed with primary progressive MS and used a wheelchair for much of her adult life.

“I think she’s the guardian angel in the corner saying, ‘This is what you are supposed to be doing,’” Eisenberg said.

After receiving her teaching training and volunteering at an MS support group at the Michigan Institute of Neurological Disorders and at the MS Society, Eisenberg quickly realized how beneficial yoga was for people with MS or other neurological conditions.

Bloomfield Hills resident Kathy Willoughby has been practicing yoga for five years, but she said she wishes she had started much earlier.

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BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Ian Weinberg, a junior at Seaholm High School, has published his first book, “Invest Early To Grow Your Wealth.”

Weinberg began investing in eighth grade after being exposed to it by his father at a young age. While Weinberg said it was not something that initially interested him, he took advantage of the downtime during the pandemic and started learning about finances and investing.

As he was educating himself on the topic, he noticed that he was reading books targeted towards teenagers; however, they were all written by adults.

“I thought, if there was a more relatable person who’s young and writing about it, then maybe more

Mindy Eisenberg, a Franklin resident and the founder of Yoga Moves MS, works with a student.

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Photo provided by Ian Weinberg

Ian Weinberg published his first novel as a high school junior, “Invest Early To Grow Your Wealth.

Baseball

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Chad Carr, the grandson of former Michigan Wolverines head coach Llyod Carr, passed away at 5-years-old after a battle with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, an inoperable brain tumor, back in 2015.

Tyler Inge, a junior shortstop for Country Day, had connections that go far beyond sports with the Carr family from his father, former Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

The Inge and Carr family became very close during the course of Inge’s 12-year tenure with the Tigers, with the Inge family and Chad’s mother, Tammy Carr, becoming intertwined.

Inge’s wife, Shani, was Chad’s godmother; Tyler Inge and Tammy’s oldest son, Notre Dame football commit CJ Carr, are close friends; and Tammy’s other son, Tommy, is friends with Brandon Inge’s other son, Chase.

“It meant a lot to me as I knew Chad and I am still very good friends with CJ and the whole Carr family,” Tyler Inge said.

“My dad has always been one of my biggest supporters, and he would do anything for this cause, so when I brought the idea up to my mom and dad, they immediately thought it was great and helped me and Hunter plan.”

Tyler Inge wasn’t the only Country Day player to have a connection to the foundation through a parent, as Country Day senior outfielder Hunter Riutta’s mother, Robin, has worked with the ChadTough foundation in the past putting on the foundation’s annual fundraising gala in Ann Arbor and worked the donation tent during the charity game.

Riutta gave a speech before the game, talking about the importance of the foundation and what it means to both his family and the Inge family, and he was no stranger to giving speeches on the topic.

Just a few days prior, Riutta and Tyler Inge gave a speech to the student body at Country Day about the foundation before they sold the shirts during lunch, and before the game even started, Country Day baseball had raised over $1,000 for the foundation.

Riutta said his mother’s work with the foundation was a driving factor for him to help bring this event together.

“It was probably the biggest influence I had, because I didn’t really know the Inges before this season, and she told me about this foundation she started to work for, and it honestly made me break down because of how sad and terrible it was,” Riutta said. “I was like, ‘well, I want to do something that can definitely help or at least get Country Day involved.’”

Riutta was also able to get his physical therapist on board with the game, Dr. Tim Wiater, who owns Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.

Michigan Orthopaedic covered all expenses for Country Day’s jerseys, shirts and bracelets to sell at the game.

When it was all said and done, Country Day baseball had raised $1,650 towards the ChadTough Foundation.

Although it was a first of its kind at Country Day, Riutta said he hopes the event paves the way for an annual charity baseball game at Country Day in the future.

“I hope so. That’s the goal,” Riutta said.

Seaholm took both games in the doubleheader, 4-2 and 6-4, respectively, but both teams were winners on a day that meant so much more than baseball.

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ABOVE: The Country Day dugout cheers for a hit during the team’s doubleheader against Birmingham Seaholm. LEFT: Country Day senior Clay Hartje takes a swing during the game.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Seniors

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people) who might otherwise not typically ask for it,” Birmingham Police Chief Scott Grewe said.

Oftentimes, seniors will be referred from Birmingham Next or family members to the Adopt-A-Senior program.

Once they receive a referral or a senior asks to be visited, officers will talk to the senior to make sure they are a right fit for the program. If necessary, they will make referrals to other resources that the senior may need.

“There is no criteria for how long you are in the program,” Birmingham Police Department Dispatcher Joseph Misiak said. “It is just as long as you need us, then we are here for you.”

Misiak said seniors in the program ask for a range of things, from someone to keep them company to someone to help with yard work.

“We’ve had crews out from painting garages to doing landscaping work to fixing decks and buying furniture in our community,” Grewe said. “That is a lot about what this program is. It is really about trying to help those people that may not have a connection to family members or may be iso-

lated.”

Officers also talk to some seniors about current events around the city so they are kept in touch with the community around them.

“As you get older, you might feel isolated from loved ones and family. I think that this keeps them connected with the world around them and with the city, especially,” Misiak said.

The Adopt-A-Senior program involves the entire department. Misiak said people should not be shy to reach out if they are interested in the program.

“Every officer has always been willing to volunteer their time if we ask,” Misiak said. “All of the officers enjoy helping,” Misiak said.

Residents who are interested or who may know someone who may benefit from the program can email Misiak at jmisiak@ bhamgov.org. Seniors can also call the Birmingham Police Department’s nonemergency line if they need something.

“It truly takes a lot of dedication, and Joe has done an exemplary job for the Police Department keeping this program moving forward, and I’m very happy for the work he’s done and what it means for the senior citizens in the community,” Grewe said.

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

Seniors in Birmingham can benefit from the Birmingham Police Department’s Adopt-A-Senior program. Photo provided by The Birmingham Police Department

METRO DETROIT HEALTH CARE OFFICIALS RESPOND TO NATIONWIDE EMPLOYEE SHORTAGE

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

This shortage has some worried that patient care is being negatively affected and that those working in health care are getting stretched thin, even now that the pandemic is over.

“It’s really important to address this problem because, when you have nursing shortages, you have high stress and burnout among nurses,” said professor Suha Kridli, the interim chair of the Oakland University nursing program. “This leads to higher turnover, which leads to even fewer nurses. This all affects patient care. As a patient, you want a nurse that has a healthy workload so they are able to deliver quality patient care.”

Data from the Pew Research Center show that hospitals lost 2.47% of their workforce in 2022 and that hospital turnover increased by 6.4%. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association performed a survey in March 2023 consisting of 95% of the MHHA’s membership that noted there were more than 27,000 current job openings, including nearly 8,500 open nursing positions.

“Staffing shortages continue to impact Michigan hospitals and health systems throughout the state, in both clinical and nonclinical positions, ranging from physicians and nurses to food service and environmental service workers,” said MHHA CEO Brian Peters. “Hospitals and health systems remain committed to solving this crisis and are investing in innovative programs to address and improve the supply of health care workers through education partnerships, offering employees opportunities for higher education and increasing workplace flexibilities.”

Dr. Paolo Marciano, the chief medical officer at Corewell

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‘THERE’S A LARGE DECLINE IN THE NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WILLING TO INVEST THE TIME AND MONEY IT TAKES TO GO TO COLLEGE’

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Health in southeast Michigan, confirmed that virtually everyone in the health care field is seeing staffing shortages.

“We are proud of the recruitment and retention efforts we have in place at Corewell Health in southeastern Michigan to combat the looming national physician shortage,” he said in an email. “Our continued retention of medical students, residents and fellows at Corewell Health is critically important to our success. Additionally, we are expanding existing Graduate Medical Education training programs to serve as a pipeline for muchneeded specialties. We are working hard to align physician expertise with the needs of the communities we serve.”

Melanie Stosik, McLaren Health Care’s director of provider recruitment, stressed that this is an issue that most in the health care field are dealing with and said that the Detroit area remains an attractive region for employees.

“Though the current and forecasted physician shortage is affecting other regions of Michigan, and efforts are focused in those areas, metro Detroit remains a prominent

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Kridli said that, while there are likely several factors causing this problem, one of the key factors — particularly in the nursing field — is that there are not enough students entering the field to replace those who are retiring.

“It’s not one factor. There is an aging population of nurses. We were not prepared for so many nurses to retire at around the same time. … COVID is part of the retiring trend, in that people reflected on their lives and career choices and were just burned out, but it’s more about not having enough graduating nurses to replace them in the workforce,” she said. “The number of students going into nursing as a career is not sufficient to keep up with the number of those retiring. There is a large decline in the num-

ber of high school graduates willing to invest the time and money it takes to go to college. In addition, there is a significant decline in the number of high school students enrolling in college directly after they finish high school. Recently published data indicated that only 54% of 2021 high school grads in Michigan went straight to college. … There is also public skepticism about the value of a college degree. People are now questioning if a degree is worth the cost.”

This is not a local problem.

“It’s nationwide. Just this morning, I received a press release from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It said that the number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% last year. This translates to a drop of 3,519 fewer students from the 2021 and 2022 school year. The decline in student enrollment isn’t just at the entry-level baccalaureate; we are seeing it at all levels,” said Kridli. “Nationwide, at the master’s level, enrollment dropped 9.4%. This is close to 14,000 nursing students. At the Ph.D. level, enrollment dropped by 4.1% (183 nursing students). This translates to a decline in the number of nursing faculty and advanced practice nurses, which means that there are fewer educators to educate and train future

nurses.”

Solutions to the issue will likely take time and include growing the number of those entering the health care field from the ground up.

“In my role as an interim dean, I meet with representatives from different health care systems and hospitals. We frequently discuss potential solutions. We think collaboratively and innovatively,” said Kridli. “For example, we recently developed an agreement with Corewell Health, The Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, which is a grant from Corewell Health for $20.7 million to increase the number of students in our pre-licensure baccalaureate program. Through our Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, nursing students can receive up to $20,000 per recipient of grant funding. This funding is available to Accelerated Second-Degree BSN or Basic BSN students admitted to our School of Nursing. The students would have to commit to work for Corewell Health for two years upon graduation. … We also recently got approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing to expand our program. … We can now accept 99 additional students per year.”

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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people would start investing, since they are in a relatable space with someone,” Weinberg said. “I just wanted to bring a new face to investing.”

The idea to write a book came to him during the summer going into his sophomore year of high school. In the winter of his sophomore year, he began planning the book, and by late spring he was ready to start writing. Weinberg finished writing the book in the fall of 2022.

“The hardest part for me was the organization,” Weinberg said. “That was hardest for me, because I could sit and talk and write about this all day, but I had to be organized to make it a whole story.”

Weinberg said the process of writing a book was easier than he had anticipated, but it was more time-consuming than he had imagined.

“I thought it was easier, since I knew what I wanted to write about,” Weinberg said. “I really enjoyed the process, and it gave me a lot of real-world experience.”

Weinberg said patience was important in every step of the process.

“It was just about patience and understanding that things take time and nothing happens overnight,” Weinberg said.

While he is still a junior in high school, Weinberg looks forward to a career in investing. He would consider writing another book, but he does not think that would be his primary career target.

Weinberg is donating 100% of the profits of “Invest Early To Grow Your Wealth” to Youth Tank Detroit, a nonprofit founded by high schoolers, for high schoolers to grow financial and entrepreneurial skills.

“I was honored that he had me help edit the book. I loved editing it because I think his writing is very straightforward and really written for his audience, which is people his age,” Holly Arida, co-founder of Youth Tank Detroit, said. “I learned a lot while editing it, and I was really proud to give him feedback. I saw him work so hard across those months of writing and editing.”

In addition to donating funds, Weinberg has been active in helping Youth Tank Detroit with their mission.

“He is not someone who is just sending us donations, but he’s also come to be part of the programs and work with the youth and the city that the proceeds are actually funding,” Arida said. “What that money is used for is to pay for a hot meal and snacks, and he’s been there to help serve those meals and to interact with the kids in this city that are learning about personal finance and ways to build a career for themselves.”

Weinberg dedicated his book to Matt Riga, a family friend who passed away due to lung cancer.

“I am dedicating the book to him as he really helped with financial advice and getting me into investing, and he meant a lot to me,” Weinberg said.

“Invest Early To Grow Your Wealth” can be purchased on Amazon.

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

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Aratham, a Chef-Driven Plant Based & Organic Health Food Restaurant, Expands to 4179 Orchard Lake Rd. Orchard Lake, MI. 48323

Aratham Plant-Based & Organic Cuisine - a chef-driven Gourmet To Go that focuses on creative gourmet cuisine, hosts the grand opening of its next take away location conveniently located at 4179 Orchard Lake Road. Orchard Lake, MI. 48323. The location is a game-changer in take away meals and will offer high quality, delicious, flavorful plant-based breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, juices, health & wellness products and more…

Aratham officially will be opening its doors to the public on Monday, April 3rd, kicking off at 10:0am with the opportunity to meet the owners - husband and wife team Gabriel and Tiffanie Vera and be the first to purchase its creative grab and go meals. Parking is ample at the location designed to be a friendly, welcoming, neighborhood grab & go market for those who crave delicious, healthy meals – made with love. The location is perfect for quick meals for both residents and the business community. Hours of Operation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Aratham Gourmet To Go - Organic & PlantBased cuisine was launched in 2019, and prepares thousands of meals every week for individuals and families throughout Michigan, with locations in Troy, Westland, Detroit and soon Orchard Lake.

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The menu rotates weekly to keep customers excited, but certain favorites will be available regularly,  such as: plant-based, soups, entrees, side dishes, salads, breakfast bowls, desserts and much more… “We also believe take away, grab & go meals should be delicious, interesting, fresh and healthy - the opening of Aratham Plant Based Organic storefront allows the community to stop in and purchase our meals quickly and conveniently, without sacrificing taste or nutrition,” Gabriel and Tiffanie said.

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“I have had MS for 27 years, and people would tell me, ‘You should really do yoga. It will be helpful for you,’ and I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to do it,” Willoughby said.

Once Willoughby started considering yoga, she found that Yoga Moves MS was an adaptive program that works with a student’s limitations. Through yoga, she was able to work on the very things that initially kept her from trying, such as balance.

Eisenberg said it is very common for students to be surprised by yoga’s benefits after not thinking they would be able to do it.

“One of the things that I have learned at yoga was how physical therapy complemented my yoga, and vice versa,” Willoughby said.

Due to Willoughby’s work combining physical therapy, yoga and Pilates, she was able to meet a huge milestone in walking.

Yoga Moves MS offers virtual and inperson classes. Willoughby primarily participates in in-person classes.

Yoga Moves MS offers in-person classes on Mondays at Full Lotus Yoga in Grosse Pointe, Tuesdays at Breathe Yoga Salt in Livonia, Wednesdays at Explore Yoga in Troy

and Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, and Thursdays at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills.

“Yoga, to me, is like a support group,” Willoughby said. “We have a lot of laughs, which is also, to me, like another form of medicine.”

Yoga Moves MS began offering virtual classes during the pandemic.

Through “Live Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body,” instructors led students through yoga practices. Purely chair yoga classes or a combination of “On-Your-Seat,” “On-YourFeet” and “On-The-Mat” classes are available daily.

Adaptive yoga is also available on demand at yogamovesondemand.org.

Through a Kirk Gibson Foundation grant they received in 2022, Yoga Moves MS is able to build out the on-demand yoga program.

“We feel very fortunate that the Kirk Gibson foundation is supporting the on-demand, and it is making adaptive yoga online more accessible and has given us the opportunity to keep introducing new videos to the library,” Eisenberg said.

Yoga Moves MS is able to offer live yoga classes without a set fee, thanks to the help of generous donors. Donations can be made at yogamovesondemand.org/donate.

CRIME WATCH

Attempted home invasion caught on surveillance cameras

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bedford Street for an attempted home invasion at approximately 9:30 p.m. April 27.

According to reports, an unidentified man had attempted to enter through the front door, but was unable to gain entry and left the area moments later.

The incident was captured by the resident’s home security system cameras.

Officers canvassed the area, and a K-9 track was conducted, with negative results. Evidence technicians processed the front door for fingerprints. This case is currently under investigation. Those with information should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Car stolen, recovered in Detroit with missing parts

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lice were dispatched to the 5700 block of Whethersfield Lane for a vehicle theft that had occurred overnight on April 27.

The victim’s Lincoln Aviator was stolen without the key.

On April 29, the car was recovered in the city of Detroit, but it was missing the front end and all four of the doors, and the interior had been partially stripped of parts.

The case is currently under investigation. Those with information should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Man suspected of driving drunk urinates on police car

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers stopped a silver Jeep Cherokee with an expired registration for speeding on Square Lake Road April 29.

After contacting the driver, officers suspected that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was also driving on a suspended license and had several warrants for his arrest due to traffic offenses.

The driver refused all standard sobriety tests and was subsequently handcuffed and arrested for operating while intoxicated.

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said, he was able to manipulate his pants and urinate on the patrol car. He then initially refused to get into the police car, but eventually complied and took a seat.

Once in the car, the driver became extremely agitated, according to reports. Officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw, and he was transported to a local hospital for medical staff to obtain a blood sample.

The driver was held for several hours at the hospital “due to his intoxicated state.” The driver was later released from custody while the Bloomfield Township Police Department awaits the blood sample results. Charges are pending.

Intoxicated driver requires medical evaluation

BIRMINGHAM — On April 25 at approximately 10:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 333 N. Old Woodward on a report of an intoxicated male attempting to leave the parking lot.

Witnesses reported that a male driver was attempting to exit the parking lot at the gate when he reversed into their vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver, the witnesses reported that the driver appeared

highly intoxicated and in no condition to drive, so the witness called 911.

An officer arrived and made contact with the driver, a 63-year-old Clawson man, who appeared highly intoxicated and reported consuming too much alcohol. During the field sobriety evaluation, the man fell, at which point officers contacted the Birmingham Fire Department for a medical evaluation.

The Fire Department cleaned the wounds sustained in the fall and medically cleared the man. He was then arrested and issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

Physical altercation results in arrest

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the area of Watkins and Frank on a report of an assault at 11:26 a.m. April 26.

Witnesses reported that three individuals — a 67-year-old man from Birmingham, a 70-year-old man from Canton and a 60-year-old woman from Canton — had been involved in a physical altercation.

The Birmingham man was arrested for assault.

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CRIME WATCH

Possible extortion case involves nude photos

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10:32 p.m. April 26, officers were dispatched to an address on Woodward Avenue for a report of a possible extortion.

The victim, a 22-year-old man reported that he had sent nude photos to an unknown female he met online. After that, the unknown female began threatening to share the nude photos of the victim if he did not send her money. The victim received several calls from an unknown man with a heavy foreign accent from the female’s online account, requesting money.

An investigation is ongoing.

Bank alerts victim of fraudulent activity

BIRMINGHAM — On April 26 at approximately 4:29 p.m., an officer was dispatched to an address on east 14 Mile Road on a report of a check fraud.

The reporting party stated that a check

intended for another institution had been intercepted and cashed by an unknown suspect.

The reporting party was alerted of the fraudulent activity by the bank. The reporting party stated that a similar incident had occurred last year. An investigation is ongoing.

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Library Friends group hosts Second Saturday Book Sale

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — With summer just around the corner, the Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library group is giving the public the chance to purchase some educational entertainment, all while supporting the library.

The Friends group is gearing up for its next Second Saturday Book Sale, which is open to the public and will be held 11 a.m.3:30 p.m. May 13 in the lower level of the library.

Friends members may shop the sale early, 10-11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

May’s Second Saturday Book Sale will have around 10,000 books, including a large supply on the topics of golf, as well as vegan and vegetarian cookbooks. The books typically range in cost from 15 cents to $5. Many DVDs, CDs, books on CD and games are also available.

“Our books are all generally very gently used and donated mostly by patrons of Bloomfield Township, but we do get donated books that come from quite a ways away, like Farmington, West Bloomfield and Ann Arbor,” said Friends board member and book sale manager Kim Hoke.

The library welcomes donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, games and puzzles to the Friends of the Library. Magazines, condensed books, VHS and cassette tapes, vinyl records, and encyclopedias are not accepted. Donations are tax-deductible.

“When people are cleaning out their bookshelves, their homes as they prepare to move, or just doing a little spring clean-

ing, books are such a sentimental item, and people don’t want to toss them in the trash. These books can still have a second life with a new reader, and the library is a great central hub for people to drop off those books, DVDs and other materials,” library Assistant Director Katherine Bryant said. “It also keeps stuff out of the landfill and it gives people the chance to read or buy something they maybe wouldn’t buy brand-new, so it’s really a nice way that people can give away their treasured books that they have already loved and give those for somebody else to love.”

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ABOVE: Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library volunteer Bob Schnorbus assists at a previous book sale. TOP: Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library volunteers man a table in the lobby during a previous book sale. Photos provided by the Bloomfield Township Public Library

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MHSAA and Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation team up for Cardiac Awareness Month

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METRO DETROIT — Kimberly

Anne Gillary was well on her way to an exciting athletic career at Troy Athens High School in 2000, earning a varsity letter in both swimming and water polo in her freshman year.

Wes Leonard was an athletic icon at Fennville High School in 2011 between his impact on the football field and on the basketball court.

Most recently, in 2023, Cartier Woods deserved more time on the basketball court to play the game he loved for Detroit Collegiate Preparatory Academy at Northwestern.

“At 15, (Kimberly) was more mature than many people I knew at 50, and when I say that, her focus was on other people and not on herself,” said Randy Gillary, Kimberly’s father. “To me, that’s one of the signs of maturity, with realizing it’s about everyone else and not about yourself. She was always focused on her friends, her family and doing what she could do to help other people.”

Besides all being athletes, these young

people had their promising lives cut short due to cardiac arrest during their respective athletic games. Eighty other students have lost their lives to cardiac arrest since 1999, according to the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation.

Randy Gillary, founder of the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation, has teamed up with the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the second year in a row in honor of Cardiac Awareness Month in April.

“What these foundations do is they provide funding to help schools and organizations get more (automated external defibrillators),” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “It’s easy to partner with our foundation people who are part of that group during this month to increase awareness and really keep the conversation going. Truth be told, our efforts and the megaphone we have are probably improved and enhanced, given what happened with Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who had a cardiac arrest in real time on national television. I think the big takeaway is, when you have certified people and you have the proper equipment, like an AED, present, minutes don’t matter — seconds matter.”

Randy Gillary and his wife, Sue Gil-

lary, whose daughter, Kimberly, died in 2000 during a Troy Athens water polo game at Birmingham Groves High School, created the charitable foundation in honor of their daughter, and they have since made a significant contribution to cardiac awareness within schools.

After Kimberly’s passing, the Gillary family immediately began raising money toward AEDs to donate to schools, and they donated their first pair of AEDs to Troy Athens and Birmingham Groves high schools.

Since then, the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation has raised more than $1.72 million, donated more than 850 AEDs to Michigan high schools, and drew up the original cardiac response draft for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Now that the majority of Michigan high schools carry at least one AED, the MHSAA and the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation are focused on one particular objective.

“What my goal is, I want every school to be a MI HEARTSafe School, which the cardiac emergency response plan and cardiac emergency response team are part of the requirements to be a MI HEARTSafe School,” Randy Gillary said. “That’s what I’m lookSee CARDIAC on page 34A

The Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation — set up in Kimberly Anne Gillary’s memory by her father, Randy, and mother, Sue — has raised more than $1.72 million and donated more than 850 automated external defibrillators to Michigan high schools.

Photo provided by the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation

Michigan Panthers homecoming silenced by Generals in 28-13 loss

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

DETROIT — The day had all the makings of a beautiful homecoming for the Michigan Panthers as they took the field April 30 against the New Jersey Generals at Ford Field.

The current Panthers had a perfect 2-0 record. The Ford Field scoreboard showed video highlights of the Panthers’ 1983 USFL championship. Panthers cheerleaders from the 1983 season were present, as was former Panthers quarterback Bobby Hebert. World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Big E was electric on the mic as the team’s emcee, working the crowd to perfection.

The Panthers’ faithful were ready for their squad.

Then the Generals offense exploded onto the scene with a quick 14-3 lead with six minutes still left in the first quarter, and the Generals went on to a 28-13 win over the Panthers.

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“I thought they were awesome; I really did,” Panthers head coach Mike Nolan said.

“There were a bunch of people out there, and to be perfectly frank with you, that’s one of the disappointments I had, was not

to have a better showing for the people that were here, because we’re a much better football team than that.”

Although Panthers fans didn’t have much to cheer for in the first half, they weren’t afraid to show off their impressive dance moves on the jumbotron or, a crowd favorite, the Simba Cam where fans do their best impersonation of “The Lion King” with their child or friend.

From a statistical standpoint, one would think the Panthers offense would have had a better showing offensively, totaling 22 more plays than the Generals and 11 more minutes of offensive possession, but the Panthers had no answer for the Generals’ big-play ability.

Averaging 12 yards per passing attempt and just over 7 yards per carry en route to 377 total yards, the Generals offense had the Panthers guessing throughout the game.

“When it got right down to it, we gave up another big play in the second half, which I think sealed the win for them,” Nolan said. “In things that stood out, I think we’re disappointed more so with the explosive plays

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The Michigan Panthers take the field for their home opener against the New Jersey Generals on April 30 at Ford Field.

HOMES

CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER AND HELP OTHERS TO BOOT

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Spring has sprung, and it’s now time to clean out the garage or the basement, or perhaps revamp the kitchen or redecorate the bedroom.

However, many look at such tasks with dread or anxiety and are unsure where to begin.

“I think that it’s a good idea to start in a room that really bothers you on a day-to-day basis,” said Kara Desmond, owner of Utterly Uncluttered. “So if the first room that you see when you walk in the door is cluttered and messy and makes your cortisol spike, I think that might be a good place to start, because it is something that affects you every day.”

According to Desmond, the time necessary for a project depends on the individual and the task. She said that when she is organizing a house for a client, it generally takes several hours to get through a room.

“Most people don’t have that time available. So, therefore, nothing tends to get done because they are strapped for time,” said Desmond. “So, if all you feel you can contribute is five minutes and that is what you can wrap your head around, I think that five minutes is better than nothing, and sometimes that’s really all it takes to start to feel the motivation of getting started, and then magically time just starts to appear after that, because once you’ve started moving and working on it, you tend to keep going.”

She advises taking a couple of deep breaths to calm your heart rate when you enter a disorganized room and then do one thing at a time.

“A lot of times, it feels so much more overwhelming than it actually is,” Desmond said.

To get started cleaning and organizing your home, Desmond recommends setting aside a block of time to work on a specific task. It could be anything from five minutes to a couple of hours or more.

“Set a timer for you to work on something and see how much you can get done in that period of time,” Desmond said. “If you do five minutes a day, you will make progress, but it will be slow. But if you want to get it done, you need to set aside, generally, depending on the room, at least a full day.”

To begin, Desmond said she likes to remove everything from the room. If that requires too much space, she recommends tackling the room in sections. After the room or section is emptied, sort items into categories. Desmond said this allows you to see how much you have of each item and to

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These photos show a pantry and a linen closet before and after being organized by Kara Desmond and her staff at Utterly Uncluttered.  Photos provided by Kara Desmond

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pare down what you don’t need.

She said the next step is to find drawer space for each category. For small spaces, she said the best solution is to maximize vertical space in any way possible, such as adding shelving units, tall cabinets or stacking bins.

“I think it’s best to empty out cabinets and drawers entirely and then reorganize them,” Desmond said.

When cleaning, have a garbage bag for trash, a box for items to be discarded and a box for items that don’t belong in that particular room. The latter allows a person to focus on the task rather than run around the house putting things in their designated spots, Desmond said. After the project is done, take the box and put the items where they belong.

Items in good condition that you do not want can be donated or sold at a garage sale. Desmond said she recommends donating items to a local charity.

“But I only recommend garage sales if you’re the type of person that has the time to commit to doing so,” she said.

For those unsure where to donate items, the Macomb County Habitat for Humanity

ReStore, which has locations in Shelby Township and Warren, recently stated that it is in need of donations.

“There’s a humongous need for appliances, obviously,” said Erica Bartels, COO of Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. “We don’t typically take dishwashers, but refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, all of those have become a lot harder to come by.”

The organization also needs gently used furniture, especially bedroom sets and kitchen tables and chairs. Pots and pans and homebuilding supplies are other items in demand. The store does not accept clothing, bedding, curtains or mattresses.

Habitat for Humanity helps low-income individuals to improve their credit scores and get to a point where they can afford a mortgage. Bartels said the ReStore supports Habitat’s mission because a lot of donors give Habitat money to build homes but don’t give money to operate. The ReStore helps to pay for employee salaries, trucks, overhead and more.

“We are always here and willing to pick up items,” said Bartels. She said they tend to get more donations in the spring thanks to spring cleaning and then again during the holidays.

After disposing of unneeded and un-

wanted items, Desmond said to organize the items being kept. One of the best tools for organizing, Desmond said, is labels.

“Really the goal is to clear out the stuff that doesn’t belong and to create categories for homes for your items, so when new stuff comes in, you know where it is supposed to go,” Desmond said.

When buying storage items such as bins and baskets, Desmond advises to measure the space first to make sure the items will fit.

For those who would rather hire a company to organize their homes, companies such as Utterly Uncluttered, which services Oakland County, not only declutter and organize, but they also can shop for materials and supplies to fit their clients’ homes or use materials and supplies that their clients already own.

When selecting a company, find someone whose style you like, Desmond said, as they all offer similar services and generally comparable rates. Although she does not state her prices online, she said that organization companies generally charge somewhere between $50 and $150 per organizer per hour. She said she generally sends two to three organizers to a home at a time.

Desmond, 33, a married mother of one, founded her company in 2019 after she realized that she enjoys creating organization and

that doing so is very marketable. She said she started by organizing for family and friends, and the business expanded from there.

“I love helping other people and feeling like everything I do daily has a purpose,” said Desmond.

Today, Desmond has six employees and services four to five clients per week.

“It’s a very common need, so there are all varying levels of clutter. Just because somebody doesn’t have a lot of clutter doesn’t mean they are not looking for an organizing service,” Desmond said. “There’s the element to it where we help people go through their belongings and figure out what to keep and what to get rid of, and there’s also that element of taking a space to the next level and making it look really beautifully organized. So there are all varying levels of need, and it all just really depends on what someone is looking for help with.”

For more information on services provided by Utterly Uncluttered, visit utterlyuncluttered.com or call Desmond at (248) 218-0088. To donate to the Macomb Habitat for Humanity ReStore, call (586) 263-1540, ext. 110, or email info@macombhabitat.org. Habitat will pick up donations free of charge, but donations to help cover gas costs are always welcome.

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The library’s book donation room is open the same hours as the library and is located on the west side of the building, just a short walk down the sidewalk to the staff and delivery entrances. Five-minute parking is permitted in the delivery zone, and carts are available in the donation room to help transport items. To receive an acknowledgment of a donation, complete a donor receipt card, self-address it, and leave it in the box provided in the donation room. For more information on how to donate, go to the library’s donation page.

Proceeds from all Super Saturday Book Sales go to the Friends group — the library’s primary volunteer support group — which Bryant said funds many library programs, events and services that aren’t included in the library’s regular budget. The Friends group also runs The Library Shop and donates the

proceeds to the library.

“The Friends give us funding for our Battle of the Books, for outreach activities and giveaways, our chamber music concerts, and all sorts of other amazing things that we wouldn’t be able to do without that support, so when people come to the library and buy a couple of $1-$2 books, they are contributing to something much greater than maybe they even realize,” Bryant said.

Hoke said the Friends’ used book sales, held monthly, bring in between $5,500 and $5,800 per sale. Since 1975, she said, the Friends group has given the library approximately $1.75 million.

Additional upcoming Second Saturday Book Sales will be held June 10, July 8 and Aug. 12 at the library. For more information on the sales or membership in the Friends group, call the Bloomfield Township Public Library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www. btpl.org and click on the Friends tab.

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

TOP LEFT: Drew Ginther won first in his age group in ASL poetry. His piece, “Sean Forbes, famous Deaf Musician,” was about his hero and former Bloomfield Hills Schools alumnus. BOTTOM LEFT: Jorge Torres Mendoza won first in his age group for his ASL storytelling. His submission centered on his hero, “Rolando Siguenza, Famous Mexican Deaf Artist.”

TOP RIGHT: Charlotte Morgan earned second place within her age group for ASL storytelling. Morgan’s submission focused on her hero, “Helen Keller, Famous DeafBlind woman.”

East Hills Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program win national awards

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Three students in East Hills Middle School’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program have been recognized as national winners of the Marie Jean Philip Competition. Winners include eighth graders Drew Ginther, Jorge Torres Mendoza and Charlotte Morgan.

The Marie Jean Philip Competition advocates for the use and knowledge of American Sign Language and Deaf culture and recognizes the creativity and talent of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

For the competition, students are asked to submit videos of themselves performing an original piece in ASL for one of three categories: ASL poetry, storytelling or art. This year’s theme was “Our Heroes.”

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Glamorous Luncheon and Fashion Show to take

BIRMINGHAM — The Glamorous Luncheon and Fashion Show will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.

The event will support the Glamorous Moms Foundation’s mission to promote confidence in local women and children. Guests will receive a plated lunch and dessert at the luncheon.

There will also be a silent auction, networking opportunities, and a fashion show presented by Michigan designers Lyudviga Shneyders, of Lyudviga Couture, and Christina Palombit, of Christina Del Ré. Vendor shopping will support Michigan small businesses.

Tickets for this brunch cost $125 per person and $1,250 per table. Luncheon attire is required, meaning no jeans. Guests are encouraged to wear the color pink.

EAGLE SCOUT BUILDS AND DESIGNS U.S. FLAG RETIREMENT BOX

BEVERLY HILLS — A new U.S. flag retirement box was recently added outside of the Beverly Hills Village Office. This is now the permanent location of the U.S. flag retirement box designed and built by Scout Troop 1024 member Matt Ziegele for his Eagle Scout project.

Residents are invited to drop off their U.S. flags at the office during regular business hours.

A special event was held for the community on Saturday, April 15.

SR. LENORE POCHELSKI RETIRES FROM MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL IN JUNE

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On May 2, Marian High School celebrated Sr. Lenore Pochelski’s retirement. After her 31 years of service to Marian, she will retire in June. Throughout her time at Marian, she served in the roles of assistant principal, principal, president and head of school. She helped Marian grow in many ways, including raising capital funds to upgrade technology and improve many areas of the school, including the new gymnasium, auditorium, library media center, the Ferris Foyer, and more. During her retirement celebration, the Marian community gathered to share well wishes. A short program was led by past Marian board President Tim McConaghy and included words from Sr. Jane Herb, Rebecca Ewing, Sheila Geary and Kevin Hammer. The Marian Melodies opened and closed the program.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL

MUSTANG SPINS ‘a lot of memories ’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates.

The vehicle had been stolen, stripped and ultimately recovered. But Waggoner still wanted the car because of one special feature.

“When my father was looking to buy it from the original owner, he noticed the VIN was a K-code,” his daughter Danielle (Waggoner) Watts, 45, said. “He knew he had to buy it.”

The K-code Mustang was a special-edition Mustang produced between 1965 and 1967 that came from the factory with a special 289 cubic-inch high-performance engine beneath its hood. Knowing this, Waggoner purchased the car in 1974 for $175.

According to Waggoner’s research, the ’65 Mustang fastback features a four-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end with a set of 3:50 gears, plus the special handling package with front disc brakes.

Waggoner didn’t begin restoring the car until years later, spending hours upon hours working in his backyard to bring the Mustang to its prime condition. Many times when tinkering under the hood, Watts was right by his side. It’s how the two bonded in their Southgate neighborhood, where Watts grew up.

“I used to help my dad wrench on this car. All the bodywork has been done by him. I was raised around this car. He more or less taught me different aspects of the Mustang culture,” said Watts, who now lives in Fraser. “He would test me at car shows. He would walk by, look at a car and ask me what year it was. This was something me and my dad did. This is his third baby. I say third because of me and my sister.”

Waggoner’s days of enjoying his ride came to an end when he was diagnosed with dementia. The car buff, now 76, resides in a Sterling Heights nursing home, where Watts visits him regularly. The Mustang isn’t very far away from her dad, because Watts placed an 8-by-10-inch photo of the car in his room. Watts has taken over ownership of the Mustang.

“He said, ‘It’s your car now,’” Watts said. “With all the time and effort he put into it, I’m just trying to keep it in the family. I’ve broken down a couple of times because of

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ABOVE: Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback in 1974 for $175. His daughter, Danielle Watts, is now the owner and is keeping the treasured heirloom in the family. Danielle Watts and her husband, Ron, of Fraser, take the twilight turquoise Mustang to local car shows.

RIGHT: The 1965 Ford Mustang fastback does not have a back seat, and the battery is in the trunk.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

LEFT: Charles Waggoner wanted the 1965 Ford Mustang fastback because he saw that the vehicle identification number was a K-code. RIGHT: Danielle (Waggoner) Watts is about 8 years old in this photo, standing by the Ford Mustang before it was restored. She was often by her dad’s side when he worked on the car.

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the memories. The sounds. The smell. The classic cars have a different smell.”

Even though Waggoner worked tirelessly on his prized set of wheels, he rarely took it out on the road. Watts, however, feels “it shouldn’t be in a garage all the time” and often drives it to local car shows and cruises. It’s usually her husband, Ron, behind the wheel.

One stop is the weekly Ukrainian Cultural Center car show in Warren, where the Mustang earned its first-ever plaque. Another trophy was bestowed on the vintage vehicle last summer at the annual Fraser Lions Club carnival. The Lakeside Mall Circle

Cruise-In on Monday nights in Sterling Heights is another hangout. Because of its distinctive color — twilight turquoise — the Mustang stands out.

“It has no back seat, and the battery is in the trunk. We have people stop us and ask us questions. In my eyes, it is a masterpiece. She is too beautiful to always be in the garage,” Watts said. “It’s a head turner because it’s not your typical color. It’s the original color, but it has been repainted. In 2018, he finished the job. I take it out and let people enjoy his work. All of the VIN numbers match except for the trans. I’m very proud of it.”

Watts has kept a history of the Ford vehicle. She has seven photo albums of pictures that chronicle the car’s restoration, along with manuals and sales receipts that date back to 1977.

Spotlight on business...

Primo’s Pizza: Serving Generations of Satisfied Customers for 45 Years!

Primo’s Pizza of Birmingham takes pride in carrying out the traditions that have made the pizzeria a metro Detroit favorite for almost half a century.

Crafted with the same high-quality ingredients and time-tested recipes they’ve used since day one, Primo’s handmade pizzas feature toppings that are hand cut on site including fresh cheese that is shredded on site as well. They also make their own Italian sausage.

“Unlike most places our pizza makers have combined experience of over 100 years,” said Manager Bruce Hutzley, noting that both he and General Manager Mike Beaufore have been with Primo’s for more than four decades.

Additionally, the original owner, John DeAngelis, continues to own and operate the establishment.

“We’re introducing the younger generation to our craft, but we don’t hire teenagers to throw together pizzas like many places do,” Bruce explained. “Instead of starting out making pizzas right away, we guide and train them to become the skilled pizza artisans that we are — to ensure that we continue the quality, consistency and ultimate deliciousness we are known for.”

Whether you’re a fan of their ultra-thin crust pizza or signature Detroit-style pan pizza, you’ll be welcomed into the fold like family.

“We have a loyal following and we know many

of our customers by name,” Bruce said, adding that parents who treated their own kids to pizza are now bringing their grandchildren. “We even see adult children who’ve moved away making a point to stop by — straight from the airport — before heading home to visit mom and dad. It’s great to have that kind of relationship with our clientele.”

A fire two years ago required Primo’s to shut down for nine months to undergo repairs. Following a complete remodel, they reopened last December.

“We want to express our gratitude to our longtime staff and customers for their loyalty,” Bruce said.

In honor of Primo’s Anniversary, get a 45% discount on your second pizza when you buy the first one at regular price with the coupon in the full page ad in this issue of the Eagle. See the ad for other great offers! Beer, wine and liquor delivery is also available with proper ID.

Primo’s Pizza is located at 996 S Adams Rd. in Birmingham. Call (248) 642-1400 today — your taste buds will thank you!

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MAY 10

Women’s Event supports pancreatic cancer research: Presented by Sky Foundation, Inc., includes panel discussion with medicine genetic counselor, gastroenterologist and pancreatic cancer researcher, also raffle, cocktail hour, formal dinner and more, 5:30 p.m., Bloomfield Hills Country Club, 350 W. Long Lake Road, skyfoundationinc.org

MAY 12

A New View of God and Prayer that Restores Health and Unity: Featuring international speaker Nate Frederick, 7 p.m., Community House, 380 South Bates in Birmingham, ChristianScienceBirminghamMI.com

MAY 13

Book sale: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, facebook.com/ FriendsBTPL

Acoustic music concert: 8 p.m. (doors at 7:15 p.m. and open mic at 7:45 p.m.), MAMA’s Coffeehouse inside Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, bucmi.org/music-choir/ mamas-coffeehouse

MAY 13-14

Art Birmingham: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 13 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14, Shain Park, 270 W Merrill St., theguild.org/fair/art-birmingham

MAY 19-20

Spring plant sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20, Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, housegardens. cranbrook.edu/events/spring-plant-sale

MAY 19-21

orous Moms Foundation, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham, https://glamorousmoms.foundation

Touch A Truck: See fire trucks, police vehicles, construction vehicles and more up close, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bingham Farms Elementary School, 23400 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 203-4300

MAY 21

Java and Jazz: Free coffee, breakfast snacks and live music, 9 a.m.-noon, Beverly Park Pavilion, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills

MAY 23

Learn about composting: 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us

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Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29, Public Parking Lot 6, 660 North Old Woodward Ave., ALLINBirmingham.com/Farmers Market

Art exhibits: View Valerie Mann’s “Good Grief,” Candice Grieve’s “Finding Light,” Terry Matlen’s “RAW” and student works until June 1, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

• 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition on display Wednesdays-Sundays until May 14, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

• ‘Emergence’ exhibit features 45 selected works by 25 members of Birmingham Society of Women Painters, on display until June 10, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org

Chamber Music Detroit: Concert featuring Juilliard String Quartet with pianist Michelle Cann, 8-9:30 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org

‘Into The Woods’: 8 p.m. May 19-20 and 2 p.m. May 21, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com, (248) 644-2075

MAY 20

Glamorous Luncheon: Charity event hosted by Glam-

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon every Friday (no meeting May 26), 10:30 a.m., Iroquois Club, 42328 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP by previous Monday, seniormensclubbirmingham.com

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets every second Tuesday of Month, Iroquois Club, 42328 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP two weeks prior to each event, chriswludyka@outlook.com, (248) 303-7339, thebirminghammetropolitanwomens club.weebly.com

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, (248) 9683505, birminghamstamp.club

Better

Panthers

from page 22A

they got on us. In particular, in the first quarter, I think we were down by 21 points there pretty quick.”

After the Panthers opened the scoring with a 45-yard field goal from Cole Murphy, Generals quarterback De’Andre Johnson showed off his dual-threat ability, finding running back Darius Victor on a screen pass for a 51-yard touchdown and rushing for a 9-yard touchdown to take the early 14-3 lead. Victor finished with 119 total yards and two touchdowns on the day.

Johnson, who had 10 carries for 98 yards, had a 71-yard run to set up his rushing touchdown.

As the Panthers offense stalled, the Generals offense continued to pound the run game as Victor made a 35-yard house call to give the Generals a 21-3 lead.

The Panthers offense finally found life as former Nevada Wolfpack and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Strong took over in place of Panthers quarterback Josh Love, leading the Panthers on an 81-yard drive capped off by a pass to wide receiver Trey Quinn for a 28-yard touchdown to pull within 11 points.

From there, the Panthers offense stalled as Love, who played college football at San Jose State University, took over in the second half again, tallying only a 30-yard field goal in the loss as the offense totaled 265 total yards.

“I think they obviously had a good game plan coming in against us, but we just can’t shoot ourselves in the foot,” Love said. “We got to go out there and do our jobs. We need to go out there with whatever play call we have and compete and get the job done.”

The Panthers made it interesting as the Murphy field goal pulled the team within eight of the Generals late in the third, and a fumble recovery by the Panthers made it seem like all momentum had swayed in their favor.

That was until a pair of penalties had the Panthers staring down a third and 20 at midfield, and to Love’s credit, he went for the first down before being picked off by Generals defensive back D.J. Daniel.

One play later, Johnson connected with wide receiver Alonzo Moore on the right sideline for a 72-yard touchdown pass after a double move by Moore left him with nothing but daylight.

“When we punted, obviously it was still an 8-point game, but the double move on the outside for the long pass, and that’s when they went up by 13, that’s when I thought the game changed,” Nolan said. “There was probably still a half a quarter left at that time, but I really thought, prior to that play, that we were in it.”

The Generals jumped over the Panthers in the division standings with the win, improving to 2-1 on the year and moving into first place in the North Division.

Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

Panthers fans celebrate the team’s lone touchdown in the 28-13 loss to the Generals.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Cardiac

from page 21A

ing for, is to have all schools become MI HEARTSafe Schools.”

The MI HEARTSafe School program, which is supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, was not only designed to raise awareness and help schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrests, but also recognize schools who have met certain criteria to become a MI HEARTSafe School.

In order to be part of the program, schools must have a written cardiac response plan, a certain percentage of staff and coaches having completed the CPR/AED training, one cardiac response drill per year, a cardiac response team, a sufficient number of routinely inspected AEDs and identified AED locations, and athletic group screenings that are in conjunction with the Michigan high school screening form.

While schools continue to join the program, Uyl said he hopes more schools take part in the program.

“(There’s) not enough,” Uyl said. “Of our 748 member high schools, the number right now is a little less than 200. Obviously, the Michigan HEARTSafe schools, those are elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Most of our attention is at the high

school level, and that’s part of our reason for being at the table is that we want to see those numbers go up. There’s still work to be done. I’m never going to be satisfied because this is an area that, until you have every school that is a part of the program, that’s just not good enough.”

As efforts continue to be made to not only raise awareness, but work together with schools across Michigan to make sure another young life isn’t lost, the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation’s donations of AEDs have already been used to save at least nine lives.

In 2021, Evart High School’s Danny Witbeck suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice, but a quick response from coaches and teammates to grab an AED helped save his life. Today, Witbeck plays baseball at Northwood University. That’s what cardiac awareness month is all about, and that’s what keeps the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation and the MHSAA going with their efforts.

“The best parts of our meetings, when we meet here, is when we get to hear the stories — from a person involved — of another cardiac save from the action plan or AED used, and that’s really what keeps our work going,” Uyl said.

To learn more about how to become a MI HEARTSafe School, visit migrc.org for more details.

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The passenger-side window of the vehicle had been broken out, and several shopping bags containing the clothes were stolen.

Cash, jewelry stolen from home

TROY — Cash and jewelry were stolen from a home in the 5200 block of Church Hill Drive between 3 p.m. March 25 and 9 p.m. April 5. Police said that an unknown suspect forced entry into the home via a bedroom window while the residents were out of town.

ATV stolen from garage, later recovered

TROY — A four-wheel all-terrain vehicle was stolen from the garage of a home in the 3200 block of Ellenboro Avenue.

The theft occurred between 3 and 6:13 a.m. April 6. Police said that the vehicle had been recently listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and the keys were left with the vehicle. The four-wheeler was later recovered by the Michigan State Police.

Mailbox robbed in Troy

TROY — A resident in the 2700 block of Roundtree Drive notified police that they observed a man standing near a set of multiunit mailboxes and also heard loud noises coming from that direction between 8 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. April 6.

Later that evening, the same resident called the police after seeing a rectangle had been cut into the box and there were metal shavings on the ground. Officers investigated and confirmed the mailbox had been emptied.

Sisters robbed in the rain

SOUTHFIELD — A woman said that she and her sister were walking out of the east side of an office building in the 23000 block of Greenfield Road to her sister’s Buick Enclave at 4 p.m. April 3, and due to the heavy rainfall at the time, she was using the front side of her jacket to shield her head from the rain.

As they were walking to the vehicle, she heard her sister scream loudly, and she then saw an unknown man in all black snatch her sister’s purse while holding a gun in his hand.

store prior to the incident getting jewelry cleaned. She reports that while they were walking to her vehicle, an unknown man drove up behind her, got out of his truck and approached her with a handgun. He pointed it at her and took her Gucci purse with cash, a credit union card and a necklace. The surveillance video from the office building confirmed the incident, and the investigation was ongoing.

Stolen vehicle found in ditch

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 7 p.m. April 12 and 5:28 a.m. April 13, a vehicle was reported to be stolen. It was then found in a ditch at Lochaven Road and Odessa Drive.

The stolen vehicle is a white 2018 Subaru Impreza.

The owner of the vehicle reported that she last saw her vehicle in her driveway.

The keys had been left in the vehicle.

The case was turned over to detectives for vehicle processing and review.

Man steals money from juveniles looking to purchase shoes

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a robbery complaint in the 3000 block of West Maple Road at approximately 8:30 p.m. April 11.

According to reports, two juveniles were attempting to purchase a pair of Nike Jordan 1 shoes from an unknown male suspect who had posted the shoes for sale on a popular commerce app.

The juveniles agreed to meet the suspect in a shopping plaza parking lot to complete the transaction.

When they handed the suspect the agreed-upon money, the suspect grabbed the money, ran back to his vehicle and fled the scene. The case is currently under investigation.

Man arraigned after reportedly

stealing $600 golf club head

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a larceny from a building incident that had just occurred April 10.

According to reports, a man was witnessed removing a golf club head from the shaft, concealing it, and stealing it from the business. The club head was valued at $629.99. With the help from the Troy Special Investigations Unit, the man was arrested and taken into custody. A warrant for felony larceny in a building was issued by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The man was arraigned in 48th District Court and received a $25,000 cash bond. He was lodged at the Oakland County Jail.

Man says he accidentally stole groceries

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to a local store on a report of a retail fraud in progress at 5:57 p.m. April 2.

Officers made contact with a 68-year-old Birmingham man who was standing in front of the store with a cart full of un-bagged groceries totaling approximately $288. Employees reported that they had attempted to confront the individual outside of the store before contacting police.

The suspect confirmed that he did not pay for the items and advised that he was preoccupied while on his phone and did not intend to steal the items.

The individual was issued a citation and was advised to contact the court.

Check altered, cashed in New York

FARMINGTON — An employee of Phoenix Theaters Monroe went into the police station at 2:49 p.m. March 30 to report that a check in the amount of $14,807 had been issued for payment to a business; however, the check never made it to the business and was instead altered and cashed by an unknown suspect in New York.

The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau.

Restaurants broken into

FARMINGTON — On April 2, at 4:24 a.m., Farmington Public Safety officers responded to Kyma Greek Grill, located at 34635 Grand River Ave., on a report of a breaking and entering alarm. Officers checked the business, but no signs of forced entry were immediately observed.

At 5:34 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Ram’s Horn restaurant located at 32435 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering alarm. Upon arrival, they saw a 48-year-old resident of Farmington Hills attempting to force entry into the business. The suspect was arrested and is being held, pending charges from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

Further investigation revealed that the same man was responsible for breaking into Kyma approximately one hour prior, police said.

GPS tracks car theft suspect

FARMINGTON — On April 3, a resident went to the front desk of the police station to report that his vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of a local business. He said that the stolen vehicle belongs to his business and has GPS tracking.

He told police that he would contact the appropriate agency if he sees the vehicle moving on GPS.

After taking the initial report, Livonia police advised

in custody.

Intoxicated man reported at drive-thru HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-yearold Detroit man driving a silver 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee fell asleep in the drive-thru line at a business in the 300 block of West Nine Mile Road around 3:15 p.m. April 15. The man allegedly had open alcohol inside the vehicle, and he reportedly failed sobriety tests, with a Breathalyzer result of 0.138% blood alcohol content.

He was arrested and released later when sober.

Two arrested after bar fight

ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Main Street for a fight in progress at approximately 1:52 a.m. March 25.

An investigation led to the arrest of two people — a 23-year-old man from Shelby Township and a 26-year-old resident of Rochester.

According to reports, both were involved in a fight while at a bar, and they were arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.

They were taken to the Rochester Police Department, where they were processed and lodged and later released on city ordinance citations.

Deputies recover stolen vehicle, arrest 2 for fleeing and eluding

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Operations Center advised deputies in Rochester Hills of a stolen vehicle traveling on Rochester Road at 5:12 p.m. April 1.

When deputies arrived in the area, they located the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed.

Deputies initiated a pursuit, which continued until the stolen vehicle left the roadway at Interstate 75 and Wattles Road and came to a rest. The four occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. Pontiac deputies, along with officers from the Troy Police Department, arrived at the scene to assist.

Deputies took a 43-year-old man from Waterford Township into custody without incident a short distance from the vehicle.

The driver, a 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens, was found in a dumpster and was taken into custody without incident.

The two additional subjects were not located.

A vehicle inventory revealed stolen tools, knives, suspected narcotics and paraphernalia, a stun gun, and ammunition. The stolen vehicle was impounded.

The 43-year-old man from Waterford Township was issued citations and was released. The 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of charges.