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warn drivers about Woodward’s noise enforcement zones in light of complaints from local communities that the traffic

State representative introduces bill to police excessive noise from modified cars

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — A new bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives aims to curb excessive noise from vehicles.

The legislation, House Bill 5696, was introduced by state Rep. Natalie Price, D-Berkley, and would “crack down on vehicles intentionally modified to create excessive noise while being used,” a press release states.

Price said the legislation will update the vehicle code and allow local law enforcement to enforce the current prohibition on modifying a vehicle to cause it to make excessive noise.

“We’re well aware of the issue of modified vehicles and drag racing on our roads,” Birmingham Police Chief Scott Grewe said in a press release. “Existing law limits what we can do about it, and unfortunately, the current $100-peroffense civil infractions do not seem to deter this behavior.

See BILL on page 29A

Art Birmingham remains Mother’s Day tradition

STROLLING COCKTAILS NEW TO EVENT

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Guild of Artists and Artisans and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s Mother’s Day tradition will continue this year. The 43rd year of Art Birmingham will take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12 in downtown Birmingham’s Shain Park. BBAC President and CEO Annie VanGelderen said Art Birmingham is multigenerational. She of-

See ART on page 30A

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File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

“Rumba through the Roses,” by Bloomfield Hills painter Julie Pflanzer, incorporates figures and flowers.

Photo provided by Julie Pflanzer

Local mom prepares for launch of new children’s picture book

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham resident and children’s picture book author Renee Bolla is preparing to release her latest book, “The Truth About Stepmoms,” on Mother’s Day, May 12.

REGIONAL YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY EXPLORES WORLD OF POLICING YOUNG

FILMMAKERS TO CAPTURE STORY OF CADETS

BY MARY BETH ALMOND AND MARY GENSON malmond@candgnews.com, mgenson@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Teens can get an inside look at law enforcement next month with the Regional Youth Police Academy, which is being offered alongside a new documentary youth workshop that will film the process. The police departments in Bloomfield Township, Bir-

mingham, Rochester and Auburn Hills have joined forces again this year to host the second annual Regional Youth Police Academy in June.

“We go through all different topics of law enforcement. … We focus on things like communication, traffic stops, investigations, and show them some of our equipment,” said Officer Nick Soley of the Bloomfield Township Police De-

See ACADEMY on page 9A

Before becoming a children’s picture book author, Bolla was in the fashion retail industry. However, at the end of 2020, she decided to take a step back from this fast-paced environment and take a break before she jumped into a new career path. During this break, she found that with the open time and mental capacity, she was able to explore writing as a creative outlet, something she has always been interested in.

It all started when she decided that she wanted to write keepsake books for each of her three daughters.

“I wanted to share a piece of our story and our journey, not just with them but with the world, and books have such a powerful impact in people’s lives that I felt just very called to do that,” Bolla said.

In 2022, she released the children’s picture books “Finding Bunny” and “Imagine That.” The book “Finding Bunny” is based on her youngest daughter and her connection with her stuffed animal. “Imagine That” was written for Bolla’s firstborn and tells the story of a little girl who is very brave and can do many things, but struggles with the fear of the dark at night.

See BOOK on page 18A

Regional Youth Police Academy cadets practice CPR during a past academy training session.

Photo provided by the Bloomfield Township Police Department

HOMES

ARBORIST OFFERS ADVICE TO HELP TREES FLOURISH

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — With benefits like providing shade and improving property values, it’s no wonder many homeowners add trees to their property. But there’s a lot more to choosing and maintaining a tree than picking one out based on appearance alone.

Brian Colter, who’s certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and is the urban forester for Grosse Pointe City, Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Park, has been planting and caring for trees for more than three decades, and he shared his expertise during a residential tree selection and maintenance program organized by the Farms Beautification Commission April 23 at Pier Park in the Farms.

Among his tips: Before planting, look up. Colter said homeowners need to consider the size of the tree at maturity.

“Don’t plant a large-growing tree under utility wires,” Colter said.

He said taller trees should be planted at least 35 feet from utility lines.

When mulching around the base of a tree, create a doughnut shape, not a volcano shape, because that’s not healthy for the tree, as it can rot the trunk and prevent water and nutrients from reaching the tree’s crown.

“You don’t want mulch against the trunk of the tree,” Colter said.

Like real estate, one key to a healthy tree is loca-

tion, location, location.

“They always say the right tree in the right place, and most of us don’t really know that,” said Pat Deck, of Grosse Pointe Park, a longtime member and former chair of her city’s Beautification Commission. “I think that’s pretty critical.”

That means considering the amount of sunlight the tree will get and whether it has room to grow in the spot where it’s planted.

Before planting a tree, residents should call Miss Dig toll-free at 811 so they don’t accidentally hit or sever underground utility lines.

“As important as it is to look up, you also have to consider what’s underground,” Colter said.

Watering trees — especially those that are newly planted — is the most important thing people can do to keep them healthy. Colter said standard lawn irrigation isn’t adequate for trees, as it doesn’t encourage the roots to grow deep underground.

“Right after planting a tree, you want to saturate it,” Colter said.

Climate is a consideration as well. Colter said Michigan is now in the same hardiness zone that the Carolinas were in, in 1994. That means some trees are more prone to pests than they were 30 years ago, because those pests can survive the winter. But, it also means that species like crepe myrtle can also now be planted here, he said.

Pines provide year-round greenery but are also among the tallest trees.

“Pines are fine, but not as street trees,” Colter

See TREES on page 6A

ABOVE: All trees need water, especially newly planted ones like this one that was planted last spring with help from students at Maire Elementary School in Grosse Pointe City. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

LEFT: Taller trees like these shouldn’t be planted underneath or near utility lines, as broken limbs and toppled trees can disrupt power and other utilities during a storm or high winds.

Photo by K. Michelle Moran

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said. “It’s an obstruction for the line of sight.”

There are three pines native to Michigan: white, jack and red, Colter said. Austrian pine commonly gets fungus, and he also cautions against Scotch pine — also known as Scots pine — as it’s susceptible to pine wilt and other disease and pest problems.

Some of the small trees Colter recommends include tree lilac, hornbeam, redbud and staghorn sumac.

Colter said oaks are good shade trees, and the Michigan State University Extension lists white, red and bur oaks as native to Michigan. However, because of the concern over oak wilt — which hasn’t yet been found in metro Detroit but is common in northern parts of the state — Colter warns against planting too many oaks, in case it spreads here. People should refrain from bringing firewood home from northern Michigan as well.

“Buy your firewood locally … because you could (otherwise) be bringing in (the oak wilt) tree fungus that’s underneath the bark,” Colter said.

Trees to avoid for reasons including health and pest issues include Callery pear (also known as Bradford pear), tree of heaven, silver maple and black locust.

Trees should only be pruned when dormant and should never be topped, Colter said. Homeowners shouldn’t remove more than 25% of the foliage during the growing season and should avoid using wound paint. Colter said the branch collar should always be left intact.

When in doubt about pruning, Colter said people should consult with a certified arborist.

As to when to plant a tree, Colter said fall and spring are equally good times.

Although Colter gave his presentation in the Pointes, Grosse Pointe Farms Assistant City Manager Derrick Kozicki said his advice was applicable regionally.

“These issues are being dealt with in every community in southeast Michigan,” Kozicki said of pests, diseases and other concerns that impact urban forestry.

To find an ISA-certified arborist in Michigan, visit asm-isa.org.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

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Woman steals beer, baby wipes

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A woman stole beer and baby wipes from a drugstore in the 6500 block of Telegraph Road at 6:45 p.m. April 15. According to reports, a woman loaded two 12-pack cases of Stella Artois beer, two six-packs of Stella Artois beer, and one pack of Huggies baby wipes into a cart and left the store without paying. The suspect was seen loading the merchandise into a U-Haul box truck before leaving the parking lot. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should contact Bloomfield Township Police at (248) 433-7755.

Women steal nearly $400 in bags

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township police took a report of a retail fraud at a store in the 2100 block of S. Telegraph Road April 27. Employees witnessed three women in their mid to late 20s enter the store around 8 p.m. Approximately 15 minutes later, two of the women left the store with multiple Bogg bags that had not been paid for, while the third stood looking out at the checkout counters. The bags are valued at $381.60. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should contact Bloomfield Township Police at (248) 4337755.

Woman steals $212 worth of Nike hats

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township police took a report of a retail fraud at a store in the 2100 block of S. Telegraph Road April 23. Employees witnessed a woman enter the store around 9 a.m., go to the Nike area and select eight hats totaling $212. She then left the store, disregarding all checkouts without pay-

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Library May book sale

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

The sale takes place on the lower level of the library and includes thousands of books

ing for the merchandise, and fled the area in a dark gray Chevrolet Malibu. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should contact Bloomfield Township Police at (248) 433-7755.

Resident reports phone scam

BIRMINGHAM — A resident in the 200 block of South Chester reported a fraud attempt April 17. The victim said she had received a notification while online to contact Apple support. She called the provided telephone number and eventually became suspicious after being asked for her bank account numbers and to purchase thousands of dollars in retail gift cards. She does not believe she lost any money, and she called the police for documentation purposes.

Man reports being choked

BIRMINGHAM — On April 20 at approximately 2 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the front lobby of a restaurant in the 100 block of Willits about a reported assault.

A 26-year-old Bloomfield Hills man told officers that he had been choked by a 27-year-old Troy man at the restaurant April 11.

The victim has an ongoing civil court case against the suspect, who owes him money. An investigation is ongoing.

Pontiac man arrested after traffic stop

BIRMINGHAM — An officer patrolling northbound Woodward at 2 p.m. April 16 was passed by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and swerving out of its lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop north of Manor Road and discovered an open misdemeanor warrant for aggravated assault for the driver, a 72-year-old Pontiac man.

Oakland County officials requested that Birmingham officers arrest the suspect on the warrant, which they did. The suspect was also issuing citations for speeding and an expired license plate.

and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests, sorted into more than 50 categories. Highlights this Mother’s Day month include gardening, cooking, chocolate, flowers, jewelry, style, spa day, guilty pleasures, rom-com DVDs, and things to do with kids. The vintage section will feature Fortune magazines from the 1930s and 1940s. The sale always includes a wide array of subjects and a room dedicated to music and film. Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards are accepted with a $15 minimum purchase.

The Library Shop, located just inside the library, remains open during library hours. The Friends are also accepting dona-

Mailboxes tampered with

BIRMINGHAM — On April 19 at approximately 9 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Baldwin House, in the 200 block of South Chester. Employees and residents explained that someone had tampered with and broken the complex’s mailbox.

Officers observed that the large, locked frames that contain all of the individual resident mailboxes were open and broken, with pry marks and scraped metal around the lock. Residents reported nothing missing. An investigation is ongoing.

Local business informs police of intoxicated driver

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 p.m. April 22, officers were dispatched to a nearby business regarding a welfare check. Staff had contacted the police to inform them of a woman who may have been driving while intoxicated.

Officers identified the suspect, a 51-year-old Detroit woman, driving recklessly near 14 Mile and Grant Avenue.

Officers performed a traffic stop and were able to identify signs of intoxication from the suspect. Upon providing a breath sample above the legal blood-alcohol limit, the suspect was placed under arrest and was given a citation.

Resident’s bike reported stolen

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 3 p.m. April 21, officers were dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department lobby regarding a report of larceny. A 65-year-old man stated that his bike, which had been chained up the day before, had been stolen. The chain was broken and lying on the ground. An investigation is ongoing.

Resident suspects fraud after receiving EMS bill

BIRMINGHAM — A 26-year-old woman told police April 16 that she had re-

tions of books and media in good condition. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org.

Library accepting applications for Myers Scholarship

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

— Bloomfield Township Public Library is accepting applications for the Jeanette P. Myers Memorial Scholarship through June 1.

The Myers Memorial Scholarship provides funds to “encourage and support the post-secondary education of past or present employees of Bloomfield Township Public

ceived a bill from the EMS department of another city. The bill was about a vehicle accident that took place in March. The woman was able to verify with the EMS department that the incident was associated with her previous address and her name, but her date of birth was incorrect. The victim stated she had not been in an accident during that time. An investigation is ongoing.

Detroit man cashes fraudulent check

BIRMINGHAM — On April 23 at approximately 3 p.m., officers were dispatched to a nearby bank regarding a suspect who was attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the suspect, a 48-year-old Detroit man. The suspect stated that the check had been given to him for work he completed. The suspect was placed under arrest. An investigation is ongoing.

Speeding vehicles flee police

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 p.m. April 25, officers on patrol identified two vehicles going approximately 72 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Officers initiated their overhead emergency lights in an attempt to pull over one of the vehicles, which continued to drive beyond the speed limit. The driver was driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic, and did not stop for the police officers. An investigation is ongoing.

Firearms missing from home

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Pleasant Avenue April 28 regarding a report of a burglary. The homeowner, a 55-year-old man, said he had been out of town, and when he returned to his home, he noticed a bedroom window was shattered. His possessions had appeared to have been rummaged through, and two of his firearms that had been in safes were missing. An investigation is ongoing.

— Mary Genson and Mary Beth Almond

Library, or persons who have some relationship with the library.” A total amount of at least $500 will be awarded to one or more scholarship applicants to be used for books, tuition, or other relevant expenses to assist in working toward an associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate degree, or for the pursuit of other higher education.

Scholarship guidelines and application forms are available at the library’s welcome desk and on the library website at www.btpl. org.

For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800 or visit www.btpl.org.

— Mary Beth Almond

Academy

partment. “We try to make it a fun environment for them to learn and explore our career.”

Open to Oakland County students ages 14-18, the free academy will take place 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 24-27 at the Bloomfield Township Training Center, 4315 Andover Road in Bloomfield Hills. The program will cover many topics of law enforcement — including a hands-on look at investigations, criminal law, procedures, CPR certification, traffic stops, firearm safety and scenario training. All training is provided by officers from Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Rochester and Auburn Hills.

Soley said the CPR certification is one of the most valuable parts of RYA.

“That is something that I think is important because, one, it gets more people out in the public that are certified in this skill that can save a life, and two, it’s an immediate career-builder for these kids,” Soley said.

Rochester Police Chief George Rouhib said the program fosters connections..

“It’s a great way for us to make a connection with youth, because there has been that stigma for years, that younger people are afraid of the police. We just want to teach them, engage with them and show them what we do,” said Rouhib. “The goal is to get them interested in a law enforcement career.”

The academy is free to attend. Lunch will be provided daily, and participants will receive an academy T-shirt. Space is limited to 30 students, and applications are due before May 20. Soley said those who apply must possess good character and a good work ethic, demonstrate their honesty and trustworthiness, be in good legal standing, and authorize their respective police department and its agents to complete a thorough background check on them.

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Grewe said any youth, especially any who are considering a career in law enforcement, would be a great fit for this program.

“Even if it’s a youth that maybe isn’t desiring a career in that path but wants to know more about it and get an inside look at what police officers do on a daily basis, it is great for that, and it’s great for someone that does have interest or (is) considering it to get a firsthand experience of what it can be like,” Grewe said.

Applications can be emailed to CRO@ bloomfieldtwp.org, or mailed or hand delivered to Officer Nick Soley, Bloomfield Township Police Department, 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48303, before the May 20 deadline.

The students who are accepted — along with at least one parent — will be required to attend an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 11 in the Bloomfield Township Training Center. A Regional Youth Police Academy graduation ceremony will be held June 27 in Bloomfield Township.

This year, a media training component has been added to the program through a partnership with Bloomfield Community Television. BCTV is offering a separate and free documentary workshop that will allow nine selected applicants to tell the stories of Regional Youth Police Academy cadets. LeZotte said priority will be given to students in the BCTV coverage area — which includes Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bingham Farms, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Franklin — as well as those in Auburn Hills and Rochester. BCTV staff will teach the nine young filmmakers interview techniques, pre-production strategies, hands-on camera training and editing the same week as the academy. The final short video created by the students will be shown at the Regional Youth Police Academy graduation ceremony. Applications for the BCTV Documentary Youth Workshop — which are due May 20 — may be picked up from the Bloomfield Township Cable Studio, 4190 Dublin Road, or by emailing cable_dept@bloomfieldtwp.org.

BCTV Cable and Community Relations Director Carrie LeZotte said the relationship between media and the police in the U.S. is fractured.

“While we have excellent relationships locally, national stories and coverage impact the morale of public safety professionals everywhere. My hope is that programs like this one can help build mutual trust and respect between media and police, both complicated and stressful professions,” LeZotte said in a statement.

For more information on the academy, contact Bloomfield Township Police Officer Nick Soley at (248) 433-7724 or email CRO@Bloomfieldtwp.org.

For more information on the Documentary Youth Workshop, call Director of Cable and Community Relations Carrie LeZotte at (248) 433-7791.

Birmingham resident nominated for Women in Blue Officer of the Year

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — For the 11th year, Detroit’s female first responders are being recognized during the Women in Blue breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at MGM Grand Detroit. Attorney General Dana Nessel will be the event’s keynote speaker.

At the event, the Detroit Public Safety Foundation will honor the Detroit Police Department Women in Blue Officer of the Year and the Detroit Fire Department Woman of the Year.

“It is a celebration of their contributions to the community and what they do within the department,” said Carter Drewry, the director of communications, grants and administration for the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. “Every year we recognize a group of women who are nominated by their peers and then selected by the departments for the finalists.”

Detroit Police Lt. Lisa Porter, a Birmingham resident, is one of the 16 finalists for the Women in Blue Officer of the Year award.

Porter has been with the Detroit Police Department for 25 years and has held several roles throughout her time there. She is currently assigned to secondary employment,

overseeing a program that helps officers find additional opportunities for pay throughout the community as “secondary” assignments.

When she joined the department in 1998, she worked for a now-closed unit called the housing support section, where they focused on patrols in low-income areas of the city. She was transferred to the gaming unit, which handles the casinos. She was in that position from 2004-2006, when she was promoted to sergeant in the detective unit, where she was in charge of cases and administration.

In 2013, she was transferred to internal affairs, where she worked for approximately nine years. From internal affairs, she was

promoted to lieutenant and was in charge of the afternoon shift at the 11th Precinct. From there she was transferred to her current position.

Throughout her career, Porter has been known to mentor young women and encourage them to join the Detroit Police Department. She said she likes to show them the benefits of having a stable and permanent job, and oftentimes she is successful in getting people to join.

“In the Detroit Police Department, as a woman, you have the ability to reach as far as you want to,” Porter said.

Porter said there is equality at the De-

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Lt. Lisa Porter has been with the Detroit Police Department for 25 years and is now being recognized at the 11th annual Women in Blue breakfast. Photo provided by the Detroit Public Safety Foundation

NEWS & NOTES

Events offer hands-on experiences

BIRMINGHAM/ BINGHAM FARMS/ BEVERLY HILLS

— Local children can get a hands-on experience at Birmingham Youth Assistance’s Touch A Truck event 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Bingham Farms Elementary School, 23400 13 Mile Road.

Birmingham Youth Assistance is partnering with local municipalities, private companies and individuals to give children a close-up look at fire trucks, police trucks and construction vehicles.

A $5 donation is encouraged per car for this event. Find more information on birminghamyouthassistance. org. Email office@birminghamyouthassistance.org or call Birmingham Youth Assistance at (248) 203-4300 with questions about the event.

The Birmingham Public Services Department Open House will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 851 S. Eton St. Families are encouraged to attend and see the DPS trucks and equipment on display and enjoy a sandbox dig, informational exhibits and giveaways. There will also be complementary grilled hot dogs and refreshments.

Since on-site parking will not be available at the DPS facility, visitors are asked to park at the Birmingham Ice Sports Arena, 2300 E. Lincoln St., or park in available on-street spots.

Special dedication planned at cemetery tour

BIRMINGHAM — There will be a special dedication ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery Tour at 1 p.m. May 11. The artists of Pewabic Pottery gave a Pewabic tile in memory of their founder, Mary Chase Stratton, who is buried in the historic Greenwood Cemetery.

The tour will also consist of other 20th century notables. A $10 donation is requested. Attendees are asked to meet at the east gate of Greenwood Cemetery.

Kirk in the Hills Preschool celebrates 40 years

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Kirk in the Hills Preschool recently marked its 40th birthday. To celebrate, 180 Kirk in the Hills Preschool families, students and teachers attended a circus-themed event. During the event, 80 birthday goodie bags were given out to the children in attendance. Contact Sandy Jewell, preschool director, at (248) 973-8017 for more information on Kirk in the Hills Preschool.

Birmingham Shopping District appoints new executive director

BIRMINGHAM — Erika Bassett was recently appointed as the Birmingham Shopping District executive director following an “extensive and thorough interview process,” Amy Pohlod, the BSD’s board chair, said in a press release.

“Ms. Bassett’s experience, local and organizational knowledge, and established relationships with BSD businesses make her an excellent choice for the role,” she said.

Prior to this appointment, Bassett was the marketing and public relations specialist for the BSD. She has over 20 years experience in marketing and business administration.

“I am honored to be selected as the Birmingham Shopping District executive director. I look forward to serving the BSD Board, our businesses and the entire community in an expanded capacity. I am confident that my background and experience within the organization, and my relationships with our businesses, community and team will contribute to the success of downtown Birmingham,” Bassett said in a press release.

Photo provided by the Office of Birmingham Youth Assistance

Photo provided by Linda Buchanan

Photo provided by Kirk in the Hills Preschool

SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

Common Ground will hold its annual Ride 2 End Suicide May 18 at Stony Creek Metropark to raise money for suicide awareness, prevention, education and counseling. Visit ride2endsuicide.com.

BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION LOCALLY

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Nationally and locally, suicide is an issue that takes the lives of too many people of all ages.

In 2021, the CDC reported 1,485 deaths in Michigan due to suicide. Making the age-adjusted death rate, the number of deaths per 100,000 total population, 14.3. According to Oakgov.org, suicide deaths in 2023 have risen by 12% in Oakland County.

Mary Robertson, from Huntington Woods, lost her daughter to suicide when she was a senior at Kalamazoo College in 2022.

“It was just a complete shock to everyone, to her professors, to her roommates, to me, to her close friends. No one knew she was suffering,” Robertson said.

Robertson said it is important for people to know that it can happen to anyone. She described her daughter as a “bright, funny, accomplished, world-traveling, just full of life young woman, but she was a deeply private person and pretty extreme introvert and just didn’t share with anyone that she was suffering.”

After her daughter’s passing, Robertson went to her daughter’s college and asked that the counseling staff be more visible and go to classes to share with students who to go to if they are struggling and that there are people

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they could go to should they find themselves in distress.

She adds that it is important for young people to remember that “whatever you’re going through at the moment, it’s temporary.”

“You just don’t know what good things could be around the corner, and when you’re in the depths of despair, you probably don’t see it that way, but just know that whatever it is, there are people that care, there are people that will help you through it and there’s something brighter on the other side,” Robertson said.

Jewish Family Service of metro Detroit has an initiative called A Single Soul that works to prevent suicide in the community. The program was started by Rabbi Daniel Syme, who lost his brother to suicide. Through A Single Soul, Jewish Family Service does focused counseling, consultations with clinicians, trainings, outreach to connect people to resources and policy development around suicide prevention.

“It is a really robust offering that we have for the Jewish community, but also for the tri-county community at large,” Mayim Meyers, a suicide prevention coordinator for Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit, said.

Meyers said many people suffer from suicidal thoughts at any given time, which can manifest in a range of different ways,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

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

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

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confidence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confidence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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

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

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Journey

No special clothes needed; just comfortable. No special experience needed; just a willingness to try. No sweat or pounding heart rate unless you choose it. Our welcoming instructors will help you feel comfortable with your own level of activity. Our goal is to turn a “have to” into a “want to.”

Visit the center in May to discover fall prevention information, stress management and how hearing impacts memory. Register for a ftness or balance assessment. Join us for an engaging performance of 60s and 70s tunes on May 31st at 9:30 am.

Connect with fun people on our day trips to learn about Peregrine Falcons in Detroit, visit Stahl’s Automotive Garage or the Steam Railroad Institute in Owosso. Tour the Parade Company, enjoy a game at Jimmy John’s Field or enjoy the DSO “Elvis” performance.

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- Christine Tvaroha ctvaroha@bloomfeldtwp.org

from passive suicidal ideation to suicide attempts.

“I think if we, as a community, embrace the fact that this is a real thing and that there are things that we can do to help to prevent it and help to support people through difficult times, then we can really make a difference,” Meyers said.

Meyers said an important aspect of suicide prevention is the community taking the time for trainings and “taking time to normalize the fact that the word suicide isn’t a four letter word.”

Normalization of suicidal thoughts and making people aware of the many resources that are available to help are a major part of suicide prevention.

“I think the presence of 988 and people’s relative comfort referring people to talk to 988, I think is really a wonderful step in the direction of suicide prevention,” Meyers

said, referring to a suicide and crisis hotline that is available 24/7 and is confidential.

Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit’s A Single Soul works with a variety of local organizations by training and helping create internal policies for their organization to make it more suicide safe.

A Single Soul’s trainings can be found at jlive.app.

“I find it to be a really nice resource if someone’s looking for a starting point,” Meyers said.

Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit and A Single Soul are having a fundraiser May 22 to spotlight mental health and suicide prevention, and it will feature comedian Gary Gulman.

More information on A Single Soul can be found at jfsdetroit.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988.

Another upcoming event which is raising money for suicide prevention is Common Ground’s Ride 2 End Suicide. This event was started by Terri and Lou Jozefiak

in honor of their daughter Marie. The event will take place 8 a.m.-noon May 18 at Stony Creek Metropark. The cost is $40, and mon-

ey raised goes towards mental

intervention. For more information, visit ride2endsuicide.com.

Bolla said she writes from the perspective of a parent and weaves in the challenges and the positive parts of the journey.

“I wanted to make it available to others because their stories were stories that I think many children and families could relate to,” Bolla said.

The newest book, “The Truth About Stepmoms,” was inspired by Bolla’s stepdaughter. The picture book follows the story of a stepdaughter and stepmother and celebrates the bond that can form between children and their stepmothers.

This book is also special to Bolla because her parents divorced when she was young, and she grew up with a stepmother. When she was a child, she said, blended families were not as well received by society, so there was not a lot of media that portrayed stepmothers in a positive light.

Bolla said the three of them — her stepmother, her stepdaughter and herself — are all very close and share a special connection due to the understanding that they all have of each other’s experiences.

“I wanted that story to come to life in a

way that can impact other families navigating blended families and stepparents coming in,” Bolla said.

In the book, Bolla sets out to debunk stereotypes about stepmothers and give children a positive outlook on blended families. Since there was not a lot of positive media about stepmothers growing up, she decided to create her own for her families and other blended families.

“I hope that families can read this as they navigate divorce or new people coming in and out of their lives,” Bolla said.

“The Truth About Stepmoms” is a children’s picture book intended for ages 6-8, grades one through three.

Bolla is holding multiple launch parties, including 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 4 at the Fascination Factory, 2295 E.Lincoln St. Suite 150, Birmingham.

“Renee has come in before and she is a very lovely and engaging author,” Fascination Factory founder Lacey Foon said.

The Fascination Factory is a play-based learning business in Birmingham. About once a month they have a local author come in and do a reading.

“As a child of a divorce who grew up with a stepmom, I also thought that it was a lovely idea that she had a book about this,

especially in this day and age, where divorces are so prevalent,” Foon said.

To attend, sign up for any of the Fascination Factory’s open play spots for the morning of May 4.

Other launch parties will be held 11 a.m.-noon May 10 at Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 11

at Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe Park, 2:30-4 p.m. May 11 at Schuler Books in West Bloomfield, and 1-2 p.m. May 19 at the Detroit Public Library May 19. For more information, visit reneebollaauthor.com.

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

Renee Bolla is the author of “The Truth About Stepmoms,” releasing on Mother’s Day.

Photo provided by Renee Bolla

troit Police Department, and women are given the same pay and opportunities as men.

“It is a very diverse department where anyone can make it if they put their minds to it,” Porter said.

Prior to pursuing a career in law enforcement, Porter earned an associate degree in culinary arts from the French Culinary Institute and was a pastry chef in New York. However, she decided to change careers after she found that there was not much room for growth or long-term benefits from being a chef. In search of something with more stability, she decided to go into law enforcement, which is something she had always wanted to do.

This month, Porter received her bachelor’s degree from Cleary University in business management. She was given this opportunity through the Detroit Police Department’s partnership with Cleary University. She plans to soon register for a master’s program as well.

Porter said that with this degree, she plans to use her education to benefit others.

“I want to be able to pass on my knowledge and mentor people,” Porter said.

Overall, Porter speaks very highly of the Detroit Police Department and the opportunities it has opened up for her.

“I am proud to say that I am a member of the Detroit Police Department,” Porter said.

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

POLICE NAB WRONG-WAY DRIVER ON TELEGRAPH

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old man from Wixom was arrested after driving the wrong way on Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township the night of April 28.

According to Bloomfield Township police, multiple 911 calls came in for a wrongway driver in a white Volvo traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Telegraph Road, from Long Lake Road, at around 9 p.m.

Responding to the scene, officers saw the Volvo approaching Quarton Road still traveling the wrong way and activated their emergency lights in an effort to alert the heavy traffic headed northbound.

The Volvo passed a police cruiser at approximately 50 mph traveling southbound in the northbound lanes and continued on, nearly striking a motorcyclist, police said.

After a brief police pursuit, the driver pulled over near Country Club Drive and

eventually admitted to drinking a $3.99 bottle of wine.

Following field sobriety tests, the man was arrested and transported to the Bloomfield Township Police Department. He consented to a breath test, revealing a 0.18% blood alcohol content — which is more than twice the legal limit for drivers.

The man was held overnight and was released with an appearance ticket for operating while intoxicated.

“We commend our officers for their quick reaction and warning to motorists that may have prevented a severe crash,” Officer Nick Soley said in a statement.

The Bloomfield Township Police Department said they arrested five impaired drivers the same week.

“Driving under the influence is not only against the law, but it puts the lives of innocent individuals at risk. We remind the community that drinking and driving is never acceptable. Always designate a sober driver or use alternative means of transportation, such as ride-sharing,” Solely said in a statement.

ABOVE: A driver in a white Volvo travels the wrong way into oncoming traffic on Telegraph Road.

LEFT: A driver is instructed to complete field sobriety tests after driving the wrong way on Telegraph Road.

Screenshots taken from a video provided by the Bloomfield Township Police Department

Brother Rice grad signs with Detroit Lions

following NFL Draft

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — A Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice graduate will be beginning his professional football career close to home.

Following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft April 27, Northern Illinois University graduate transfer DaRon Gilbert, a Detroit native, signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.

Gilbert, a linebacker for the Huskies, tallied 51 total tackles his final season and ran the 40 at an impressive 4.70 time at the school’s pro day.

Prior to Northern Illinois, Gilbert played four years at Lafayette College, compiling 137 tackles and two interceptions during his tenure.

A 2019 graduate from Brother Rice, Gilbert was a two-time all-Catholic League selection while playing wide receiver, linebacker and safety.

There are currently five undrafted free agents on the Lions’ roster since the hiring of general manager Brad Holmes in 2021, and linebacker is certainly a position where the Lions could utilize some depth.

Detroit Lions address crucial needs, draft high-upside players

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

DETROIT — For the first time in a long time, at least longer than I’ve been alive, the Detroit Lions entered an NFL Draft without having to focus on a multitude of positions to fill for the upcoming season.

The feeling for years was that the Lions could take just about anyone at any spot because they were practically in need of every position on the field.

This draft felt different. This draft had a feeling that for the first time, Lions fans trusted in general manager Brad Holmes to pick whomever he wanted wherever he wanted, and the play of Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta, who were both looked at as potential reaches in the 2023 NFL Draft, only solidified the confident feeling in fans.

Holmes took that trust and confidence, and he did what no other Lions general man-

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ager had ever done in previous seasons — drafted a position of need heavily.

There may be some satire there, because obviously players like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson Jr., Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell and other previous draft picks were positions of need at the time, but I’m more so looking at Eric Ebron, Brandon Pettigrew, T.J. Hockenson and even Jameson Williams as more of greedy or unnecessary picks at their spots.

Anyone who watched the Lions last year, especially in the playoffs, knew in their heart what the Lions needed to do, and Holmes answered the call to perfection.

Round 1, Pick 24:

Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

Becoming the second defensive back drafted by the Lions in the first round since 2000 (Jeff Okudah, 2020), the University of Alabama’s Terrion Arnold was a player the Lions were honed in on from the beginning of the draft.

The question revolved around if/how the Lions could move up from their No. 29 spot to have a shot at him.

After making a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions had their chance at not only getting the best player available, but also filling a major position of need.

“It doesn’t always match up that way,” Holmes said in his NFL Draft press conference following day one. “I know you guys have heard me say a million times that we don’t care what the position is, we’re just going to get the best football player. It happened to match up with it’s the best football player and an area where we wanted to add one at some point, but we didn’t know if we were going to be able to add one in the first round.”

Arnold is an explosive corner who possesses elite-level closing speed, running a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash.

A redshirt sophomore at Alabama, Arnold was named First-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-SEC after tallying five interceptions (T-6th in FBS) and 17 passes defended (T-5th). Arnold started all 14 games for the Crimson Tide.

Allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game in the regular season and the second-most in the playoffs, the Lions were in desperate need of secondary help with Emmanuel Moseley coming off a season-ending injury and free agent acquisition Amik Robertson being more of a slot corner.

Arnold is slated to start alongside Carl-

ton Davis III, whom the Lions acquired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers via trade in the offseason.

Davis has been plagued with injuries throughout his career and has yet to play a full season.

Luckily for the Lions, Arnold is talented enough to be an immediate plug-andplay starter on day one of the 2024 season.

Round 2, Pick 61:

Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri

The only thing I love more than drafting a position of need is doing it again to show just how serious you are, and the Lions did just that.

“We didn’t go into it saying, ‘We’re going to get two corners in the first two rounds,’” Holmes said in his NFL Draft press conference following day two. “We really didn’t. It’s just he was the highest-graded guy for us at the time, and you know how we roll. We went ahead and got them, but those were also our top two corners ranked as well.”

A four-year starter at the University of Missouri, Ennis Rakestraw Jr. battled the injury bug in 2021 (ACL) and 2023 (groin), but shined on the field when healthy. He only had one interception throughout his college career, but he’s an above-average tackler.

Rakestraw fits the gritty mold Holmes and the Lions embody, playing physical in press coverage and possessing great speed.

Rakestraw can be a little aggressive at times with his hands, which will be an adjustment for him against bigger and faster wide receivers in the NFL.

The injuries are also a cause for concern solely due to the Lions secondary depth consisting of players with an injury history.

His speed and his aggressive mindset will translate, but the key for Rakestraw will be making sure his aggressiveness doesn’t cost the team in coverage or with penalties.

Round 4, Pick 126: Giovanni Manu, OT, University of British Columbia (CFL) and Round 4, Pick 132: Sione Vaki, RB, Utah

You can never have enough offensive lineman depth, especially when the Lions have shown that they have a knack for identifying talent in the trenches.

Giovanni Manu is one of those picks where, similar to fantasy football, you fall in love with a certain player and you’re willing to take him earlier than most just to make sure you grab him.

Holmes and the front office have earned the right to take that risk, but that doesn’t

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mean Manu doesn’t have the potential to be a solid rotating piece on the offensive line.

Manu previously played for the University of British Columbia in a league called U Sports, the highest level of amateur Canadian football.

The competition isn’t quite up to par with the National Collegiate Athletics Association, but Manu has the intangibles to be serviceable, standing at 6-foot-7 and 350 pounds.

“When I watched the tape, the upside of the actual player, and it’s not about who he was going against or all that stuff, we just kind of got enamored with the upside,” Holmes said in his NFL Draft press conference following day three.

Vaki is in a similar boat to Manu, but for different reasons. Both are interesting picks that will be looked back on as having incredible value if they contribute, but Vaki’s selection is more on his versatility, a Swiss Army Knife if you will, rather than his size.

Playing safety and running back for Utah, Vaki is the type of player who will fill in wherever you need him to be.

When Utah’s running back room was plagued with injuries, he stepped up and took on the carries.

As a safety, Vaki has a nose for the ball and is an above-average tackler, making him perfect for special teams, according to Holmes. Vaki had 51 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, and two sacks last season for Utah.

“That’s what first stood out is we thought he was one of the better special teams players in this entire draft,” Holmes said. “All four phases of special teams, and especially with some of the changes that are coming about, it kind of came to life even

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more.”

Either way, he’ll be fun to watch on the field this season.

Round 6, Pick 189: Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU & Round 6, Pick 210: Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College

I was hoping to see a receiver picked somewhere in this draft, even this late in the game, but as I previously said, you can never have enough depth.

The defensive and offensive line are exactly where depth is so crucial in the NFL, and the Lions spent their last two picks with this notion in mind.

Wingo tallied 25 tackles and 4.5 sacks in his final year at Louisiana State University, wearing the No. 18 jersey that is presented to the player who best represents the LSU football program’s culture.

“This guy fits our culture like a glove,” Holmes said. “He’s just a great kid. It’s hard to don that No. 18 at LSU — it just means something. I think his character speaks for itself, and his football character shows on the tape.”

Mahogany was a bit of a surprise still being available in the sixth round, carrying a fourth round draft projection, but it’s a highvalue pick for Holmes and company.

A First-Team All-ACC selection last year, Mahogany started 13 games at right guard last season after recovering from a torn ACL the year prior.

Grabbing someone like Mahogany in the sixth round is an opportunity you can’t pass up.

“He fits how we want to play,” Holmes said. “He’s a tough, physical, and you know, he’s got some dirtbag in him. He’s just one of those tough Jersey kids that doesn’t take a lot of crap. He’s got a fun tape to watch.”

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

OF BINGHAM FARMS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2025

A Public Hearing on the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget for the Village of Bingham Farms will be held by the Council of the Village of Bingham Farms on May 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. THE VILLAGE IS AUTHORIZED TO LEVY UP TO THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT ALLOWABLE BY LAW AND WILL CONDUCT A TRUTH IN TAXATION HEARING WHICH WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE BUDGET HEARING.

A copy of the proposed budget is available for public review at the Village Offce, 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025, 9 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday 9 am – 4 pm Friday.

Ken Marten

Manager/Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 05/05/2024

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Sec. 118-66. Dense, noxious growth prohibited.

No owner of any parcel of land with the city or the agent of such owner shall permit on such parcel of land or upon any sidewalk abutting the same, or upon that portion of any street or alley adjacent to the same between the property line and the curb or traveled portion of such street or alley, any growth of weeds, grass or other rank vegetation to a greater height than eight inches on the average, or any accumulation of dead weeds, grass or brush. No such owner or agent shall permit on such land poison ivy, ragweed or any other poisonous, noxious or unhealthful growths.

(Code 1963, § 9.41; Ord. No. 1806, § 4-28-03)

Sec. 118-67. Cutting required.

Prior to the enforcement of this chapter in any calendar year, the city manager is authorized to notify the owner of any parcel of land, or the agent of the owner, to cut, destroy and/or remove the material and vegetation referred to in section 118-66 and to keep it cut, destroyed and/or removed. Such notice shall be given by publishing the same in a newspaper circulating in the city and by such other method as may be directed by the city commission.

(Code 1963, § 9.42; Ord. No. 1562, § 9.42, 6-14-93; Ord. No. 1806, § 4-28-03)

Sec. 118-68. Work done at owner’s expense.

(a) If at any time during a period commencing ten days after the publication of notice and October 15 next following, the city manager shall fnd that any owner or owner’s agent has failed to cut, destroy and/or remove the material and vegetation referred to in section 118-66, he shall cause such material and vegetation to be cut, destroyed and/or removed, bill the owner for the cost thereof at rates established by the city commission.

(b) Such unpaid charges shall become a lien upon the property on which such work has been done or upon the property abutting or adjoining the alley, street or sidewalk upon which such work has been done upon the completion of the work. (c) Payment shall be due to the city within 30 days of the bill being sent to the property owner for the performance of such services. The bill shall notify the property owner of his or her right to dispute all or any part of the bill before a hearing offcer, as established by section 1-17 of this Code, prior to the due date of the bill. Except as otherwise determined by the hearing offcer, if payment is not received by the city within 30 days after such billing, the city treasurer shall add an additional penalty of one percent per month to the delinquent bill. The city treasurer shall annually, on May 1, certify any delinquent billing, or any part thereof, together with all accrued interest and penalty, to the commission; and, it shall be transferred and reassessed, with an additional 15 percent penalty, on the next annual city tax roll. Such charges so assessed shall be collected in the same manner as general city taxes.

(Code 1963, § 9.43; Ord. No. 1806, § 4-28-03; Ord. No. 1830, 4-19-04)

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 05/08/2024

Detroit

Ole Miss DE Isaac Ukwu; Illinois WR Isaiah Williams; Ohio State LB Steele Chambers; UCLA OL Duke Clemens; Duke WR Jason Calhoun; BYU TE Isaac Rex; Louisville C Byron Hudson; William & Mary EDGE Nate Lynn; Northern Illinois LB DaRon Gilbert; Fresno State CB Morice Norris; Wake Forest S Chelen Garnes; Ball State S Loren Strickland; Michigan K James Turner; Idaho LS Hogan Hatten.

Photo by David Wallace

Detroit Lions fans await the team’s second pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft in Detroit April 27. The Lions chose Boston College guard Christian Mahogany with the pick.

BIRMINGHAM, MI, APRIL 23, 2024 – On April 23, 2024, the City of Birmingham investigated a sinkhole on Willits between Chester and Greenwood. It was determined the sinkhole was caused by a 12” collapsed sewer. The initial collapse caused surcharge to fow into a catch basin leading to the Rouge River. A bypass pump was installed to contain the overfow. The surcharge is estimated to be less than 100 gallons. Due to the depth of the sewer, the City’s contractor (D’Angelo Brothers) will complete the repair on April 24, 2024. There is no threat to public health; the City of Birmingham is in compliance with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permit.

City of Birmingham—A Walkable City www.bhamgov.org

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 05/08/2024

VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS

0087-2318

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON NECESSITY OF THE POLICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

A public hearing will be held by Council of the Village of Bingham Farms on May 20, 2024, at 7 pm in Council Chambers, 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025, to consider the necessity of a Special Assessment District for the purpose of providing additional police protection for the properties abutting Telegraph and Thirteen Mile roads within the Village limits that are zoned Professional Services (PS) and Commercial (C-1); and if the necessity to establish such a Special Assessment District is determined, a public hearing will be held to review the proposed Special Assessment Roll spreading the cost of such police protection over the benefted properties.

The proposed special assessment for additional police protection in the Special Assessment District together with the proposed Special Assessment Roll are available for public review at the Village Offce, 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 9 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday 9 am – 4pm Friday.

Appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required to appeal the special assessment amount to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to fle his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required.

Comments and letters of protest may be submitted to Village Manager Ken Marten at kmarten@binghamfarms.org, or you may appear the night of the hearing to be heard.

The following properties are to be included in the proposed special assessment district:

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Ken Marten Manager/Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 05/05/2024

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VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 273

Notice of Adoption of Ordinance Number 273. On April 22, 2024 the Village of Bingham Farms Village Council adopted Ordinance Number 273, which Ordinance amended certain sections of Chapter 98, entitled “Signs,” of the Village of Bingham Farms Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance deleted references to the Design Review Board and generally replaced said references to the Design Review Board with the Planning Commission.

A full copy of Ordinance Number 273 is on fle in the Clerk’s Offce at 24255 Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48028 for public review and inspection.

A summary of Ordinance Number 273, by Section title (subject) is as follows: Section 1.

Amended Section 98.02(B) – Signs in residential zoning districts, by deleting references to the Design Review Board and replacing said references with the Planning Commission.

Section 2.

Amended Section 98.03(F) and (G)(1), (2) and (3) – Signs in professional services zoning district by deleting references to the Design Review Board and replacing said references with the Planning Commission.

Section 3.

Amended Section 98.04(F) and (G)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) – Signs in commercial zoning district (C-1) by deleting references to the Design Review Board and replacing some of said references with the Planning Commission. Section 4.

Amended Section 98.06 – Administration, by deleting references to the Design Review Board and replacing said references with the Planning Commission.

Section 5.

Amended Section 98.07(A), (B) and (D) – Appeals and variances, by deleting references to the Design Review Board and replacing said references with the Planning Commission.

Section 6. – Repealer Section

Section 7. – Severability Section

Section 8. – Savings Section

Section 9. – Ordinance Effective Date Section

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 05/05/2024

KEN MARTEN, Village Clerk/Manager Village of Bingham Farms

VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 272

Notice of Adoption of Ordinance Number 272. On April 22, 2024 the Village of Bingham Farms Village Council adopted Ordinance Number 272, which Ordinance repealed Chapter 153, entitled “Design Review Board” of the Village of Bingham Farms Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance abolished the Design Review Board.

A full copy of Ordinance Number 272 is on fle in the Clerk’s Offce at 24255 Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48028 for public review and inspection.

A summary of Ordinance Number 272, by Section title (subject) is as follows:

Section 1.

Repealed Chapter 153, Design Review Board, of the Village of Bingham Farms Code of Ordinances.

Section 2. – Repealer Section

Section 3. – Severability Section.

Section 4. – Savings Section.

Section 5. – Ordinance Effective Date Section.

MARTEN, Village Clerk/Manager Village of Bingham Farms

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 05/05/2024 0413-2419

VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 274

Notice of Adoption of Ordinance Number 274. On April 22, 2024 the Village of Bingham Farms Village Council adopted Ordinance Number 274, which Ordinance amended certain Sections of Chapter 157, entitled “Zoning Ordinance”. This Ordinance, among other things, deleted references to the Design Review Board and provided for objective requirements for residential development and also provided suggested guidelines for residential development.

A full copy of Ordinance Number 274 is on fle in the Clerk’s Offce at 24255 Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48028 for public review and inspection.

A summary of Ordinance Number 274, by Section title (subject) is as follows:

Section 1.

Amended Section 3.16, to now be entitled Residential Design – Additional Requirements to add objective requirements for residential development.

Section 2.

Added a new Section 3.16.5 Residential Design – Suggested Guidelines to provide suggested guidelines for residential development.

Section 3.

Amended the defnition of “fence” in Section 2.2. to delete the reference to Design Review Board.

Section 4.

Amended the defnition of “wall” in Section 2.2 to delete the reference to Design Review Board.

Section 5.

Amended Section 3.5.E – R-4 Clustered One Family Residential – Development Standards to delete the reference to the Design Review Board and to replace said reference with Planning Commission.

Section 6.

Amended Section 3.6.E – R-5 Clustered One-Family Residential Development Standards by deleting the reference to Design Review Board and replacing said reference with Planning Commission.

Section 7.

Amended Section 3.12 Notes to District Standards to delete references to Design Review Board and replace said references with Planning Commission.

Section 8.

Deleted Section 3.21.F.2.C – Planned Unit Development – Design Review Board review of proposed PUD plan.

Section 9.

Amended Section 3.21.F.3.a – Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Final approval of Planned Unit Development by deleting the reference to Design Review Board.

Section 10.

Amended Section 6.1.B.15 – Site Plan Review – Site Information Maps and Plans Required by deleting the reference to Design Review Board

Section 11.

Amended Section 6.1.E.3 – Site Plan Review – Council Review to delete the reference to the Design Review Board.

Section 12.

Amended Section 6.1.F.1 – Site Plan Review Plans, Documents and Construction to delete the reference to Design Review Board.

Section 13.

Amended Section 6.4.D.2. – Site Condominium Development Regulations – Site Plan Review of Site Condominium Development to delete the reference to Design Review Board.

Section 14.

Deleted existing Section 6.4.F.3 – Site Condominium Development Regulations – Construction of Building Sites.

Section 15. – Repealer Section

Section 16. – Severability Section

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Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history?

Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.

Classic car season has begun with a number of local spots hosting car shows.

LOCAL CAR SHOWS DRIVE INTO TOWN

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Hang those fuzzy rearview mirror dice, shine up that chrome and get ready to ride — car show season has arrived.

Classic car owners are ready to spin their wheels at weekly haunts that welcome all kinds of cruisers, from the hot rod masters to the vintage collectors. Honk, honk.

The Breakfast Club is back at the Ram’s Horn, located at 1990 S. Rochester Road at Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills. The group meets from 6:30 to 11 a.m. every Saturday to reminisce about cruising over coffee.

“We have quite a big group that talk and have breakfast,” manager Kevin Knapp said.

“Anyone is welcome to bring their cars.”

The folks at Culver’s on the Romeo/Washington Township border also are getting in on the classic car culture. The eatery, located at 66227 Van Dyke Ave., is holding a

See CAR SHOWS on page 27A

MEET INDY NXT DRIVER NOLAN ALLAER MAY 17

WARREN/ROSEVILLE — On April 30, National Coney Island announced that it signed on as the official signature sponsor of metro Detroit-born race car driver

Nolan Allaer and his No. 11 HMD Motorsports car for the INDY NXT series race at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, sponsored by Lear, May 31-June 2.

“To team up with an icon such as National Coney Island that has literally been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, just feels like a natural fit,” Allaer said in a prepared statement. “I’m just hoping I can create some great memories for race fans like NCI has created for me since I was a kid. I’m proud to be a part of the NCI family.”

Race fans will have the opportunity to meet Allaer during a meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 at the National Coney Island located at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren. He will sign autographs, display his No. 11 National Coney Island-branded race car and pass out free merchandise including a special poster. Attendees can try to win two tickets to the Detroit Grand Prix, as well as National Coney Island gifts.

Nolan is a third-generation race car driver as his father, grandfather and uncle also drove competitively. In 2020, Allaer graduated magna cum laude from University Liggett High School in Grosse Pointe Woods. National Coney Island is headquartered in Roseville.

ALLARD at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren. He will sign autographs, display his No. 11 National Coney Island-branded race car and pass out free mer-

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Race fans can meet race car driver Nolan Allaer from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 at the National Coney Island

located at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren.

Photo provided by Nolan Allaer Racing

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classic car show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays until Labor Day. Staff members will pick their favorite car each week and give out a special gift.

Another place for a “wheel” good time is the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren. Cruise night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. At press time, the first official date was set for May 7.

It’s the 1950s all over again when cruisers meet up at Eddie’s Drive-In, 36111 Jefferson Ave. in Harrison Township. Gearheads are usually there at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Mark your calendar for June 7. That’s when the car shows at the Walter F. Bruce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1146, located at 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores, will begin. The event will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday in the back of the facility, between the building and Lake St. Clair.

The car shows will be different than in the past. There is no cost to attend, and there will not be trophies or door prizes this year. However, there will be raffles and

music from a disc jockey. Food, including hamburgers and hot dogs, will be for sale. For more information, call Randell Shafer ar (586) 524-0449.

Here are some other places for weekly car shows, weather permitting:

The Big Boy located at 200 W. Maple Road in Troy welcomes cruisers from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Twisted Axle Car Club will park its unique and stylish automobiles at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

Louie’s Towne Grill Cruise Nights, located at 79 N. Main St. in Mount Clemens, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday this spring and summer.

Beginning June 6, the Stahl’s Automotive Collection at 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township will hold cruise nights from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, minus the third Thursday of the month. During the cruise nights, car fans can also check out the museum, which will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The museum is the creation of businessman Ted Stahl, who has stocked the facility with antique vehicles that date back to the early 1900s.

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The Stahl’s Automotive Collection, located at 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, will begin its cruise nights June 6. During the cruise nights, 4-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, minus the third Thursday of the month, car fans can also check out the museum, which will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m. May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19 at Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township. Call (586) 464-5372 for more information.

SandBaggers Sports Bar and Grill,

25615 Van Dyke Ave. in Center Line, will start its weekly car shows May 15. Everyone gathers in the parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays until September.

The “Fun Time Cruzers” meet at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights from 4-8 p.m.

See CAR SHOWS on page 28A

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(to 7 p.m. after mid-September) every Monday night from May to September. Meet at the Lakeside Mall Food Court on the south side of Hall Road and east of Schoenherr in Sterling Heights.

The public is cordially invited to the monthly Cars and Coffee at 8 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive in Pontiac. There is no cost to attend. The 87acre property features a 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art event complex, a 1.5-mile closed track, 255 private garages, and a full schedule of signature events. For more information, visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999.

There is also a spot in town for vintage bicycle enthusiasts. The Lumberyard Pub & Grub and East Side Bike Shop are again hosting the weekly bicycle nights at the Lumberyard, 26700 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Anyone can attend from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening to talk about their two-wheeled Roadmasters, Schwinns and Columbias. According to staff, there also will be a special bike night for kids with a date to be determined later in the season.

Charity drives

A couple of upcoming car shows will not only rev their engines, but will give back to the community.

Healing Choices and Macomb Elks No. 2292 will join together for the Drivin’ 2292 Charity Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Macomb Elks Lodge No. 2292, located at 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Proceeds will benefit both charitable organizations. Car owners can register by email at webmaster2292@gmail.com. Early registration costs $20 per car. Those who register before June 1 will receive a swag bag. The registration fee on the day of the car show

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will be $25 per car.

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot will celebrate its 25th year next month. Money raised from the annual cruise is distributed to local charities that have included the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, the Eastpointe Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township. For a complete list of events, visit cruisin-gratiot.com.

In the meantime, the cruise committee invites the public to a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant, 24443 Gratiot Ave. There will be 50/50 raffles and gift baskets for raffles. Some of the cars that will be part of this year’s event will be on display. Anyone can bring a car to display. If getting a carryout, mention the cruise for the committee to get credit.

C&G Newspapers has compiled a list of local car shows at candgnews.com/news/carshows-cruises-2024. Another good source is facebook.com/AmericanDreamCars.

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With higher penalties for those intentionally seeking to disturb the peace, this bill will hopefully disincentivize vehicle modification and offer us more tools to deal with those who continue doing so.”

According to the representative, one problem found in the code was that there was some language that was considered to be contradictory by the courts that needed to be revised.

“Even though in one point in the vehicle code it says that you can’t modify your vehicle and have it make excessive noise, there was another part where it said that modifications couldn’t be made above a certain decibel level,” she said. “That was interpreted that then you would need to have very specific devices to measure decibel levels, and out on Woodward with all the various vehicles, it was really impractical for our officers to be able to measure that.”

Price said the code didn’t get rid of decibel limits, because those are able to be measured in very controlled environments.

“It’s required that the manufacturers, the dealerships, they are doing those mea-

surements, and we are not changing that path, but in terms of modifications to vehicles, we made it so that that language did not apply,” she said. “We’re just talking about modifications that create excessive noise are now going to be clearly illegal, as we believe that code was intended.”

Adam Bernard, president of the Detroit chapter of the Lambda Car Club, said the club doesn’t have an official position on the bill, but understands where the bill comes from.

“When the windows are open, when the weather’s out, I can hear it all. I do appreciate the rumble of a nice V-8 or V-12, but yeah, there’s some stuff out there that is out of hand,” he said. “To be honest, I have the same issue. It’s great that people enjoy their music. I don’t need to hear it at 140 decibels coming out of the windows either. So, you know, I think people can enjoy their music inside their cars. But I certainly understand. … It’s not just even, you know, going down Woodward. I can sit outside Starbucks in Birmingham and hear people revving their engines just waiting at a stoplight. So, it’s something that’s not confined to a major thoroughfare. So, I can understand the interest in going after (the excessive noise).”

Bernard did state that some vehicles do

come out of the factory already pretty loud, which he hopes law enforcement can be educated on.

“I know there are some engines out there that come pretty loud out of the factory. I’m not a sound engineer. So from that standpoint, it could be challenging,” he said. “If you have a Volkswagen Golf, for example, those don’t come out of the factory very loud, but I know you can buy hardware that can make them sound really intimidating. So, I think part of it would be educating the police force. It’d be awful if somebody who bought a vehicle out of the factory got pulled over. Now of course, if you’re sitting at a stoplight and you’re revving it just to make noise, maybe that is a problem.”

Penalties for violating the code would be increased. The bill, if passed into law, would increase the penalty for a first-time offense from $100 to $500. Any subsequent offense would cost $1,000.

The bill, introduced at the end of April, has since been referred to the Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee.

“We all know and love the Dream Cruise in our area. The Woodward Dream Cruise is a fantastic tradition, and we see coming out of that culture that people can cruise very responsibly and respectfully and

in wonderful ways that our communities love,” Price said. “I think as a result of the Dream Cruise, that there is a level of showmanship that comes along with that. Some people choose to modify their vehicles in order to create excessive noise and maybe don’t realize what an impact that is having on the people who live around the area.

“We also see those impacts of the cruise not only during the designated week, cruise week, but spilling over throughout the summer. Even again as it’s warming up now, Woodward is a destination for folks to come in and show off their vehicles. So yes, I do believe that it is a problem out on Woodward and in our surrounding communities, but I’m not gonna say it’s the only area in the state where that is a problem. I have colleagues from all over the state expressing support for this update because they know that this will help their local law enforcement as well,” she continued.

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

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ten sees grandparents and mothers bring their children to the event year after year.

Art Birmingham is a free and annual fine art fair that will feature approximately 150 jury-selected artists this year. Featured art includes jewelry, ceramics, painting, glass, photography, fiber and more.

“It is fun to go in there and talk to the artists, and the artists are always happy to talk with the fairgoers,” VanGelderen said. “It is a very nice, open and inclusive environment.”

Community favorites such as painter Glenna Adkins, leather artist Yuliya Wolf, sculptor Troy Anderson, jewelry artist Sarah Stanton and ceramics artist Meredith Host will be at Art Birmingham again this year.

New artists will also be featured in the mix, including watercolor artist Ashley Ambrosino, jewelry artist Joe Cyberski, painter Julie Pflanzer, and the featured artist: painter Naomi Hart.

While this is Pflanzer’s first time showing art at Art Birmingham, she has attended the event before.

Pflanzer is from Bloomfield Hills and uses oil paint to create vibrant works of art. She often uses complementary colors and

other techniques to make the colors pop off the canvas. She said she calls herself “a colorful maximalist.”

She recently started a new series, which she will bring to Art Birmingham, in which she incorporates figures with flowers. Her piece, “Rumba through the Roses” includes figurative work of a pair of dancers within a bouquet of roses.

“When people are viewing my paintings, I want them to see something that’s happy and exciting and that brings a smile to their face or lifts their mood,” Pflanzer said.

In addition to the unique art that will be in downtown Birmingham during this event, there will be a children’s art activity tent for children 12 and younger, presented by Lincoln of Troy. The BBAC will provide materials for children to make suncatchers that they can give to their moms for Mother’s Day.

Fairgoers will be able to enjoy food and drink while strolling Art Birmingham. A new addition to the event is the opportunity for visitors 21 and older to sample and purchase cocktails from Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers. Guests are allowed to drink these cocktails as they walk around Art Birmingham.

For more information on the event and participating artists, visit ArtBirmingham. org.

Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise

SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Tanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.

As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only

cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early.

For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive fights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfeld, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents.

“Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difcult

treatments. We can also identify conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfeld clinic called Bionicc Body Screening.

Te primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, ofering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. Te ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. Tis approach ofers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise.

Robert B., age 50, opted for a full body scan from Bionicc Body Screening and a very small tumor

was detected. He said, “It saved my life. Teir MRI found a kidney tumor that had been missed by a recent CT scan. I cannot recommend this service more.”

Take the first step to learn more about full body scans by visiting www.BioniccBodyScreening.com and request a free, no obligation Information Kit. Request it today and you’re also guaranteed a copy of their FREE eBook, Catching Cancer Before It’s Too Late! (Tis is a limited time ofer.) Schedule today at 1-833-BIONICC

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MAY 9

Birmingham Rotary Club centennial: Honoring more than 100 products during 100 years, also three-course meal, drink, dancing and live music by Collision Six, 6-11:30 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave., facebook.com/BirminghamRotaryClub

MAY 11

Department of Public Services open house: Hosted by city of Birmingham, includes DPS trucks and equipment on display, sandbox dig, informational exhibits and giveaways, and complimentary grilled hot dogs and refreshments, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 851 S. Eton St., park at Birmingham Ice Sports Arena, 2300 E. Lincoln St., bhamgov.org

Spring concert: Also silent auction and refreshments, 6:30-9 p.m., Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road, (248) 538-8801, mikemorgan9735@ aol.com

MAY 11-12

Art Birmingham: Also live music and foods trucks, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 11 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 12, streets surrounding Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St., theguild.org/fair/art-birmingham Cranbrook on the Green: Play artist-designed mini-golf course, free for one special adult in honor of Mother’s Day weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., discount applied when purchasing on site at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, course also open weekends in May and Sept. 7-22 plus Wednesdays-Sundays June-August, tickets include admission to galleries, cranbrookartmuseum.org

MAY 15

Artificial intelligence lecture: 10-11 a.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

MAY 16

StoryTime Guild: Meeting features local author Jean Alicia Elster, 10-11:30 a.m., Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, storytimeguild.weebly.com

Hearing loss and brain health lecture: 10-11 a.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Services, 4315 Andover Road, register at (248) 723-3500

ONGOING Farmers markets: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct.

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Art exhibits: Works by John McLaughlin, Laura Makar, Michael Brzozowski and students of Andrea Tama, on display until May 30, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham,

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