5/9/24 Rochester Post

Rochester officials revamp town square project

MARKET + THE GRAHAM TO BRING YEAR ROUND FARMERS MARKET TO TOWN BY NEXT SUMMER

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester will soon have a new, elevated farmers market that officials are calling Market + The Graham.

After the first iteration of a reimagined version of the city’s farmers market — dubbed “The Front Porch” — was interrupted by the pandemic, Downtown Development Authority Chairman Ben Giovanelli said, the project was put on the back burner.

“The original version of this project was scuttled due to COVID,” he said. “We re-booted it and started to go down a path and realized it was going to be twice as much as we thought it was going to be, so we hit the brakes — that was toward the tail end of the year last year. Planned funding from

Fresh from the market

TOP LEFT: Many dogs made their way through the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market on opening day May 4 to say hello to their favorite farmers while their owners shopped the locally grown produce, garden plants, baked goods, meats, cheeses and more. TOP RIGHT: The stand of DeMeulenaere Farms of Romeo offers eggs and honey, in addition to produce.. The market will run 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until October at the corner of East Third and Water streets. LEFT: Downtown Rochester Farmers Market shoppers examine the plants on opening day. The market is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Student hit by car while riding bike to school

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Van Hoosen Middle School student was hit by a car while riding a bike to school the morning of May 2.

Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office’s Rochester Hills substation were dispatched to the area of Adams and Tienken roads on a report of a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle at 7:04 a.m.

According to reports, as the student crossed the intersection of the Adams High School athletic lot, within the crosswalk, a parent who had just dropped his child off at Adams began to exit the lot onto Adams Road in his Jeep Wagoneer failed to yield to the bicycle and struck the bicyclist.

“The kid was going north on Adams, kind of where the tennis courts are, and he was crossing the area where the cars come out, and one of the parents was coming out and hit him right as he was crossing the driveway area,” said Lt. Jason Dalbec of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

The student, he noted, was knocked

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EXPLORE Feature Series

The following is part of C & G Newspapers’ feature series about Northern Michigan destinations for readers to explore.

THE STORIED HISTORY OF CHARLEVOIX’S CASTLE FARMS

BY GREG TASKER

CHARLEVOIX — When most people think of northern Michigan, images of Renaissance-style castles don’t readily spring to mind.

Yet, such a castle, one with a storied history and ties to state and national memories, stands outside Charlevoix, tucked among the expansive farms, orchards, lakes and small towns of this inviting patch of north-

ern Michigan.

Its existence perplexed me for years. Until a recent visit, I knew nothing about this castle, now called Castle Farms, except that it was a wedding venue. It turns out that Castle Farms is so much more and well worth a visit.

Built in 1918, the castle, after years of being abandoned, was restored by its current

PICTURED ABOVE: Castle Farms, located in Charlevoix, was built in 1918. To visit Castle Farms today is a walk through northern Michigan history. Photo provided by Castle Farms

Regional Youth Police Academy explores world of policing

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

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Cultural Fair returns to Garth Pleasant Arena May 11

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Youth Council will again host their annual Cultural Fair at Rochester Christian University’s Garth Pleasant Arena noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. The event is expected to draw hundreds to the arena for a free, three-hour event. This year, there is a lineup of live performances and various cultural activities, including Chinese calligraphy, henna art, face painting, and a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, along with complimentary cuisines.

“I think it’s truly amazing that we’re able to come together as a council and plan an event of this magnitude. It’s incredible to see our work creating an impact not only in the government, but also within our community,” Siddh Sheth, the secretary of the RHYC, said in a press release.

Major sponsors include Rochester Christian University, Oceania Inn, Somerset Early Childhood Learning Center and GexPro.

The Garth Pleasant Arena is located at 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Rochester Hills City Council has established the Rochester Hills Government Youth Council to promote youth involvement in local government through active participation and the mutual exchange of ideas and experience. To apply, students can fill out their applications at rochesterhills.org/youthcouncil. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. Friday, May 17. For more information, contact Youth Council Liaison Shelby Henderson at hendersons@rochesterhills.org.

OAKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA HOLDING AUDITIONS

ROCHESTER — String, woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentalists ages 7-18 who are interested in advancing their musical skills are invited to audition for membership in Oakland Youth Orchestras.

CALLING ALL SHUTTERBUGS

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester is inviting the community to share their favorite things about Rochester through the lens of a disposable camera with the fourth annual “Rochester: No Filter Event. No Filters, no Photoshop, just Rochester.”

Registration is underway at the Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 S. Main St. and online at downtown rochestermi.com/store.

Registration is limited to 50 participants. Photographers of all ages are welcome. The registration fee is $25 and includes the disposable camera. Participants will receive a copy of their prints and a link to digital copies.

One photo from each camera will be framed and on display as part of the “No Filter Photo Exhibition” at the Downtown Collaboration Studio. The exhibition will kick off 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, with an opening reception. Framed photos will be for sale for $20 each, and proceeds will go to Love Local Rochester for downtown events and promotions. The exhibition will continue through June 30.

For more information, contact the Rochester DDA at (248) 656-0060 or downtownrochestermi.com.

OYO is a premier Southeast Michigan Youth Orchestra that serves 350 students in grades two through 12 from 35 communities and seven counties. Merit and financial-need scholarships are available.

Audition signup for 2024-2025, OYO’s 50th season, is going on now and extends through May 11. Auditions will be held in person at Oakland University

Embrace Life Chiropractic raises $300 for Leader Dogs

ROCHESTER HILLS — Embrace Life Chiropractic of Rochester Hills’ annual wine and wellness event raised more than $300 to donate to the Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to be held May 11

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Neighborhood

House is once again participating in the National Letter Carriers’ Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. This event is the nation’s largest one-day food drive collection. All food collected in the Rochester area that day will be donated directly to the Neighborhood House Food Pantry. Look out for a mailer with a grocery bag and instructions in mailboxes the week of May 6. If you do not receive a mailer, you can still donate by putting items in a bag of your choice. Your letter carrier will pick up the items you leave May 11. Last year, the Neighborhood House Food Pantry provided over 330,000 meals to 528 families.

For more information, visit RANH.ORG/EVENTS.

Harmony in the Hills plans concert series

ROCHESTER — St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Harmony in the Hills Concert Series presents a Mother’s Day concert featuring Paul Keller and Company. The performance will include a musical tribute to mothers everywhere, past and present. Swinging renditions of familiar favorites by Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole and Benny Goodman are highlights, according to organizers. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. May 12 in the sanctuary of the church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester. Admission costs $20 for adults and $10 for students under 18. Tickets are available at the door or at www.stpaulsrochester.org. For more information, call (248) 651-9361.

Varner Hall. All prospective members must audition for placement into one of OYO’s four orchestras. For details about the orchestras and the audition schedule, visit oyomi.org/join-oyo/auditions.

For more information, contact Nicole Shogren at (248) 840-1409 or nicole.shogren@oyomi.org.

Castle Farms

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owner, Linda Mueller, who purchased the property with her late husband, Richard, in 2001. Since then, gardens have been replanted or added, along with other amenities, including a miniature railroad and wine bistro. More recently, a cluster of barns were revamped into Hungry Ducks Farm, a petting farm for children and families.

To visit Castle Farms today is to walk through eras of history, from the early decades of the last century to the present. Stories from its past incarnations are as plentiful as the maple and oak trees in nearby forests.

The man behind the castle was Albert Loeb, acting president of Sears, Roebuck and Company. He had an affinity for the architecture of Renaissance castles and the stone farms of Normandy, France. The castle was built not as a home but as a working model dairy farm, a place to showcase the latest advances in farm equipment, all available through the Sears catalog, the Amazon of its day.

This was a big dairy farm, part of an 1,800-acre tract that included a private home for the Loeb family. Loeb Farms boasted the most modern milking machinery and was home to 200 head of Holstein-Friesian cows. The star producer was Marion, who was milked six times a day. She consistently set records in milk production and in one banner year — 1922 — produced

CASTLE FARMS

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Self-guided and guided tours available; guided tours are two hours and include a Tram Tour of the property (in season). Hours vary: Currently, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Hours are extended in the summer months.

35,000 pounds of milk (well above the average 25,000 pounds) and made headlines.

The cows lived a good life. They were housed in two wings — now known as the East and West Garden rooms, replicated during the restoration. They grazed in a courtyard between the wings and elsewhere on the farm. Instead of the normal whitewash, the barn walls were covered in tile lining and the floor was paved. The barns were hosed down regularly.

“The milking barns were so clean you could eat off the floor,” says Jessica Anderson, who is director of guest services at Castle Farms and made the time to walk me through the property and share many stories of its past.

At its peak, Loeb Farms was the largest employer in the Charlevoix region, with more than 90 people among its daily work force, Anderson says. The farm also boasted a semi-professional baseball team, the Sodbusters, who played on a field north of the barn complex.

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Consider Castle Farms the Pine Knob of the north. Just about every major recording act in the late 1970s through the early 1990s rocked the stage here. Pictured is a 1983 concert. Photo provided by Castle Farms

“In the evening, during wedding rehearsal dinners, our staff regularly hear the crack of a baseball and bat from the ball diamond,” Anderson says, adding a haunted tour planned for the fall will share more ghost stories from Castle Farms.

Unfortunately, the farm closed in 1927, a few years after Loeb’s death and a family tragedy. Many visitors have some knowledge of the family’s connection to a notorious Chicago murder. Anderson is well prepared to answer those questions and share what she knows. One of Loeb’s sons, Richard Loeb, was convicted, in 1924, of the kidnapping and murder of a 14-year-old boy. The murder garnered national headlines. Lawyer Clarence Darrow represented the young Loeb and his crime partner in court — just before the famed Scopes “Monkey” Trial.

Decades later, the large empty stone walls caught the artistic eye of John VanHaver, a Muskegon businessman. He was also an artist and sculptor with a background in metallurgy and metal casting.

His dream? An artists’ mecca with a Renaissance theme. He purchased 100 acres of the original Loeb property, including the barns, office, blacksmith shop and manager’s house, and renamed the site Castle VanHaver. He opened the grounds to the public. Visitors could browse art but also have a cup of coffee and snacks in the Queen’s Courtyard.

Unfortunately, financial difficulties forced VanHaven to sell the property in 1969.

New owners, Arthur and Erwina Reibel, came along, initially envisioning the farm as a riding academy. Their plans, however, evolved to include an outdoor concert venue. A 50-foot wide, covered concrete steel stage was constructed and two wings (where the cows once lived) were removed

to accommodate larger crowds and reserved seating.

Consider Castle Farms the Pine Knob of the north. Just about every major recording act in the late 1970s through the early 1990s rocked the stage here. That roster includes Bob Seger, the Doobie Brothers, Heart, Def Leppard, KISS, Iron Maiden, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon, Tina Turner and Bob Dylan, and many more.

The music is long gone but stories linger. Aerosmith reportedly had a water fight in the artesian well in the Queen’s Courtyard. Bon Jovi carved his name in a stone in a room that now serves as a changing room for wedding couples. Ozzie Osburn is remembered as a Dracula figurine in one of Mueller’s miniature collections.

The property went up for sale — again — in 1999.

Thanks to Mueller, the castle we are able to visit today has been restored — its crumbling fieldstone walls and windows repaired, along with other buildings on the property, now just 37 acres.

Castle Farms celebrated its centennial in 2018 and opened a winery, 1918 Cellars, named after the year in which the castle was founded. The winery is temporarily closed (expected to reopen by November). It’s an inviting place to linger after a tour and ponder the history of this unusual structure and its many incarnations.

It’s a treat to walk through the castle, to hear interesting stories here and there, and to muse over the vast collection Mueller has amassed. The 1918 Museum, for instance, honors not only World War I but includes a collection of products Sears sold, complete with the original advertising. There’s a barrel-shaped washing machine for $7.95. A 1918 bicycle with wooden wheels — a luxury then — priced at $28.95. Her collection includes wedding cake toppers, not common in 1918 but something Sears eventually mass produced and helped popularize.

MICHIGANDERS WARNED OF UNPAID TOLL TEXT MESSAGE SCAM

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — A new text message phishing scam targeting toll road users is circulating across Michigan.

Over the past few weeks, Better Business Bureau Eastern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula President and CEO Melanie Duquesnel said, several Michigan residents began contacting the bureau after receiving fraudulent text messages regarding unpaid tolls.

The scam involves a deceptive text claiming the individual owes money for unpaid tolls, threatening a $50 late fee if the balance is not settled immediately.

“While Michigan does have tolls at bridges and tunnels, we don’t even have toll roads so, luckily for those of us in Michigan, simply being told we owe a fee for a toll road fee should be a red flag unless you were recently traveling out of state,” Duquesnel said in a statement.

The text message also includes a fake link deceptively made to look legitimate by using the name of a real toll company.

Those who click the link and input personal and payment details are exposing themselves to scammers, risking financial compromise.

“Scammers craft these messages with links designed to steal consumers’ personal and financial information,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. “It’s important for residents to recognize the signs of smishing texts so they aren’t duped out of their hard-earned money.”

The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received over 2,000 complaints in March and April from at least three states relating to collecting unpaid tolls.

Officials believe the scam may be moving from state to state.

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Reports from The Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker also indicate a rise of the messages, with victims recounting similar experiences.

One consumer shared: “I got a text message from ‘Michigan toll services.’ We have noticed an outstanding balance of $11.69 on your record. To prevent a late fee of $50, please visit this website.”

“I received a text message that stated I owed funds from using a tollway. It was not specific, and since I do not use a tollway, I knew it was a fraud,” another consumer said.

Capt. Russ Yeiser of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office warned Michiganders never to reply to suspicious texts or emails, and never to click on links or attachments.

“If you get a text from anyone you don’t know, just delete it. Don’t ever click on a link,” he said.

Anyone who receives a similar text message should verify any outstanding balances through official sources, avoid clicking any links, block the number, delete the message and report any scam messages to the Better Business Bureau, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, the Federal Trade Commission or the Michigan attorney general.

Yeiser said no legitimate company or business will contact people to pay a bill via text. If they need to get a hold of you, they will use multiple methods — usually starting with a phone call.

“If you don’t know who it came from, delete it,” he added.

Consumers can report smishing texts by forwarding them to SPAM (7726) and by sending the texts to the Federal Trade Commission. To file a complaint with the attorney general, or get additional information, call (517) 335-7599.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL

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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 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,

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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.

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.

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LEFT: 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.

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

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Van Dyke Ave.

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Photo provided by Nolan Allaer Racing

ABOVE: Classic car season has begun with

local spots hosting car shows. File photo by Donna Dalziel

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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

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

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 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

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Find comfort in alignment at Higher Health Family Chiropractic

Everyone should be comfortable in their own skin, literally and guratively. While the rigors of sports, work and everyday life can take their tolls on the musculoskeletal system, Dr. John Testori and the sta at Higher Health Family Chiropractic are dedicated to helping patients nd maximum comfort by bringing the body back into proper alignment.

“Chiropractors deal generally with nerves and joints and muscles. I do everything that any other chiropractor would do,” Testori said. “But I also work on any joint that isn’t involved with the spine — shoulders, wrists, hips, feet and elbows. I do it all.”

Testori’s specialty as an extremity chiropractor helps those su ering joint pain as a result of sports or work-related injuries, overuse or even posture abnormalities.

“A lot of these things, when they’re out of place, they’re just very minutely out of place,” he said. “ ey’re usually pretty quick xes. I’ve seen drastic results with my patients.”

Testori said extremity adjusting uses Hilton’s Law of Anatomy.

“Hilton’s Law of Anatomy generally states that a muscle and the joint that acts upon that muscle have the same nerve supply, so with that law I can test a muscle and if that muscle isn’t functioning correctly, I know

that the joint is misaligned and that the nerve is not functioning correctly,” Testori said. “So I can adjust a joint that I nd not working correctly by knowing that the muscle is not working correctly, and then right afterward, I can show you that muscle is now working correctly through muscle testing.”

“You see some drastic strength changes quickly,” Testori said.

Finding the root cause of aches and pains is the surest way of preventing discomfort and improving performance.

“We’re doing a whole-body approach,” Testori said. “Sometimes a low back issue really turns out to be a knee issue, or sometimes an elbow issue is from the neck. But we will check that elbow to make sure it’s not from the elbow.”

Higher Health Family Chiropractic o ers a variety of treatment options including cold laser therapy, stim therapy and decompression therapy. e sta includes a pediatric specialist and an animal chiropractor who also works at a local veterinary hospital. e o ce is located at 455 S. Livernois Road, Suite B-11, in Rochester Hills.

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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.

Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on 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. (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 87-acre property features a 28,000-squarefoot, 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 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/ car-shows-cruises-2024. Another good source is facebook.com/AmericanDream Cars.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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at any given time, which can manifest in a range of different ways, 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 fund-

raiser 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 money raised goes towards mental health crisis intervention. For more information, visit ride2endsuicide.com.

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

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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.

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Nick Soley at (248) 433-7724 or email CRO@Bloomfieldtwp.org.

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Call Director of Cable and Community Relations Carrie LeZotte at (248) 433-7791.

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.

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

Cadets from the Regional Youth Police Academy learn about how drones are used during an emergency.

Photo provided by the Bloomfield Township Police Department

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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

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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 calls 911 after truck begins repeatedly ramming her vehicle

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Adams Road and Walton Boulevard for a white Tesla being rammed by a black truck at 5:11 p.m. April 16.

While on 911, a 43-year-old woman from Rochester Hills told police the truck was ramming her vehicle. She stated that the truck behind her began flipping her off, then making gun gestures at her.

She had her daughter in the vehicle and called 911. The truck rammed the Tesla four or five times and drove onto the Oakland University campus. When deputies arrived on the scene they could not locate the vehicle, or the suspect, a male in his 30s with long hair.

Woman reports indecent xposure at gym

ROCHESTER HILLS —  Deputies responded to a gym in the 1000 block of South Rochester Road on a report of indecent exposure at 7:38 p.m. March 30. The caller, a 21-year-old woman from Rochester Hills, told dispatchers that an unknown man who had been on the treadmill pleasuring himself in the presence of other gym members was attempting to leave the gym in a black Dodge Charger.

Deputies located the Dodge Charger in the parking lot, occupied by two males, who were detained and investigated.

The caller was located, interviewed, and provided video of the incident.

Gym managers said they would provide interior video of the incident at a later date.

Per video review, the driver of the Charger, a 23-year-old man from Clarkston, was identified as the suspect. He was transported to the Rochester Hills substation for processing and was released pending further investigation.

Teen throws plate at school security guard, resulting in concussion, stitches

ROCHESTER HILLS — School resource officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Dequindre on a report of an assault at Ace High School at 11:42 a.m. April 15.

School administrators told police that an 18-year-old male student had become agitated in class. When the principal and security personnel arrived to deescalate the situation, the student threw a ceramic plate toward staff, hitting a 62-year-old male security guard in the forehead.

The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived at the scene and rendered aid to the guard, who was transported to the hospital. He had a concussion and suffered a laceration to the head that required stitches.

The student was taken into custody for felonious assault and was transported to the Oakland County Jail.

Man reportedly points gun at driver

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to South Boulevard and Rochester Road for a 22-year-old woman from Pontiac who had called 911 stating a masked male walked up to her car and pointed a gun at her while she was stopped at a red traffic signal at 11:29 p.m. April 4.

Deputies responded and began looking for the armed subject.

The subject, a 19-year-old man from Troy, was located at the Fairfield Inn, on Rochester Road, north of South Boulevard. He was uncooperative, resisted a cursory search for weapons and was trying to pull away from the deputy conducting the investigation, according to reports. The subject was handcuffed after a short struggle, and a loaded handgun was found in his jacket pocket. He was transported to the Rochester Hills substation, where he was identified and interviewed. He was lodged at the Oakland County Jail, and the handgun was secured by police. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.

Man caught driving drunk without license, registration, insurance

ROCHESTER HILLS — While on routine patrol, a deputy saw a white Dodge Ram with illuminated fender well lights traveling northbound on Rochester at Hamlin at 12:56 a.m. March 31. The vehicle was stopped and investigated for the equipment violation.

The driver, a 27-year-old man from St. Petersburg, Florida, was without a valid driver’s license or proper/valid documentation for the vehicle. While investigating the driver, the officer could smell intoxicants from inside the vehicle. The vehicle was also occupied by three female passengers who admitted to being intoxicated. The driver was asked if any firearms were in the vehicle, to which he replied yes. He was also in possession of a valid concealed pistol license, which was produced. The driver did admit to consuming alcohol earlier as well. The driver was requested to complete a preliminary breath test, which he refused. The driver’s firearm was recovered and placed in safekeeping due to the driver admitting to consuming alcohol and refusing to comply with the breath test. The driver was issued citations for traffic violations — including failure to display

a valid license, no registration, no proof of insurance, improper lights and preliminary breath test refusal — and the vehicle was impounded and stored. All occupants were released from the scene without incident.

Drunken woman at gas station threatens to shoot police

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a gas station in the 2200 block of Crooks Road on a report that a 60-year-old woman was highly intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the gas station at 1:59 a.m. April 2.

The woman, from Rochester Hills, admitted to driving her vehicle to the gas station. The woman was taken into custody for operating while intoxicated, second offense. Her vehicle was impounded and stored. While at the hospital completing the blood draw, the woman made threats to deputies by stating “Sounds like some Rochester cops might get shot. … It would be easy.” She also stated if the deputies didn’t show her attention, she would injure herself by banging her head against the wall and would smuggle contraband into the jail. The woman was eventually transported to Oakland County Jail for processing. Corrections staff were notified of the circumstances and to release

her, pending investigation, after 12 hours. Police said the woman had one prior operating while intoxicated offense, assault and battery offenses, and one felonious assault — nothing against law enforcement. No firearms are registered at her residence, according to reports.

Woman found with Xanax bought at gas station

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy on routine patrol observed a vehicle at a gas station near Rochester and Nawakwa roads with an expired plate and no insurance on file at 11:28 p.m. April 3.

The vehicle left the gas station and headed onto westbound M-59. The deputy requested the assistance of another unit to attempt to stop the vehicle, and the vehicle was stopped on the westbound M-59 exit ramp at Adams Road. The vehicle was occupied by two females, a 46-year-old woman from Royal Oak and a 37-year-old woman from Lake Orion.

As the driver stepped out of the vehicle, small, white pills were observed on the driver’s seat. Prior to being placed in the patrol vehicle. A pill bottle with several amphetamine/dextroamphetamine pills prescribed

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to her were also found. While searching the vehicle, 25 more round pills like the ones located on the driver’s seat were found in the center console. The markings on the pills were consistent with alprazolam (Xanax).

During the field interview the driver admitted to having bought the Xanax at the gas station just prior to the deputy’s arrival.

The passenger’s property was checked and was clear, and she denied any knowledge of any illegal items in the vehicle. The Oakland County Sherif’’s Office Narcotic Enforcement Teams are investigating.

Deputies nab man wanted on felony warrant

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Village Green to locate and arrest a 27-year-old man on a probation violation felony warrant from Fairfax Virginia with nationwide pickup status at 11:36 a.m. April 4. Deputies located the subject, arrested him on his warrant and lodged him at the Oakland County Jail.

Car window smashed, cash stolen from wallet

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Prescott Drive for a larceny from auto complaint at 7:07 a.m. April 15. A 17-year-old Rochester Hills resident had been leaving for school and noticed her driver’s side window was smashed on her 2021 Honda Accord and $150 was taken from her wallet.

Video footage from her camera shows a black sedan and a suspect described as a tall, thin Black male, wearing gloves and a black hooded sweatshirt. Police are investigating.

Lincoln Aviator stolen, jewelry, $2K cash taken from car

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Logan Drive for a stolen vehicle at 8:19 a.m. April 15. The complainant, a 37-yearold man from Rochester Hills, stated that he had parked his 2021 Lincoln Aviator in his driveway the night before. When he awoke the following morning, his Aviator was missing, and his wife’s GMC Denali was found open, with property missing.

His Ring camera shows the vehicle was taken around 3:45 a.m. by two males wear-

ing black hoodies.

The man said he was in possession of one key fob, and the other fob had been left in the Denali, which was unlocked.

A purse, a diaper bag and a jewelry bag containing a tennis bracelet, diamond earrings and $2,000 cash were missing from the Denali. A check was done for any possible video from neighbors. OnStar was able to track the vehicle to Detroit before the OnStar was disabled.

Elementary student investigated after threatening another student

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Blue Grass on a report of a school threat at 4:27 p.m. April 15.

The parents stated that their 8-year-old attends Long Meadow Elementary and was on the playground at recess when another student started to banter back and forth with their child. During the banter, the other child reportedly stated, “I have a brother who has a gun, and he will shoot you.”

School administrators were contacted, and they advised that an investigation was already initiated. Deputies went to the child’s residence and spoke with the parents,

asking if any firearms were accessible in the home, and they said they do not own firearms. Police said there are no known threats at this time, and school administrators will be handling the incident.

Student suspended after threatening to ‘shoot up the school’

ROCHESTER HILLS — A school resource officer at Avondale Middle School was informed of a threat that occurred in the hallway at 8:25 a.m. April 16. School administrators told police a student, a 12-yearold Auburn Hills girl, was overheard by a teacher saying that she was going to shoot up the school.

Administrators asked the student what she had said and why. The student said she was annoyed with other students and reportedly stated, “I am going to shoot up the school.”

The school resource officer and school administrators checked the contents of the student’s backpack and suspended her. A threat assessment was scheduled, and the school resource officer was expected to follow up on the incident with the guardian of the student.

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and federal sources didn’t come through, so we decided to wait and come back and revisit it.”

The project was put back on the table in February, right around when the former Animal Emergency Center at 265 E. Second St. — adjacent to the current farmers market lot — was listed for sale.

Giovanelli confirmed that the DDA is currently in negotiations to purchase the property with the intent of renovating the building into a year-round farmers market and event space.

The project, he explained, comes with a bigger and more robust footprint, costs half of what the first iteration was shaping up to be, pays historical homage to Oakland County’s first settlers, and provides year-round space for community engagement.

The Graham — the proposed name for the building — is a tribute to the first settlers of Rochester, the James Graham family, who settled in the city in 1817. City officials said The Graham will celebrate Rochester’s rich farming history through a display of photos, artifacts and implements inside the revamped animal hospital, which will be used for a year-round farmers market and event space.

“Calling the building The Graham is because we want to celebrate our rich farming history, that history about always wanting to be first, wanting to be an innovator, wanting to be an inventor,” DDA Executive Director Kristi Trevarrow said. “Everyone seems really excited about that opportunity, and we are really looking forward to digging into that as the coming weeks and months go on.”

Steve Auger, of Auger Klein Aller Architects, said the proposed design would add 2,000 square feet of space to the already 5,000 square foot building for restrooms, a small market office, storage and a covered stage area for entertainment

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RIGHT: The city plans to add 2,000 square feet of space to the already 5,000-square-foot building, which will include a year-round market and event space, restrooms, a small market office, storage, outdoor seating, and a covered stage area for entertainment and public display.

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and public display.

“We look at this building, this events center, as a support system for this very popular program that all of us enjoy, and what kind of amenities we could add to that program,” he said.

The main portion of the building would be used for the market and other events, with overhead doors that can open or close to make it an outdoor and indoor space.

The building, Trevarrow explained, would allow the DDA to host a year round farmers market, bring back its holiday market, and offer a flexible event space with additional seating, shaded areas and public restrooms.

“This will give us the opportunity to have a big wide open space that the community can tell us what they want to see there and the opportunities that space presents for us, which is amazing,” Trevarrow said.

The project — which is currently working on city approvals — is set to begin this summer, with completion expected by sum-

mer 2025. Trevarrow said the total estimated cost for the project is around $3.7 million. The city is expected to receive over $900,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding from Oakland County for the project.

Rochester Mayor Stuart Bikson said he’s very excited about the move to expand and improve the existing farmers market, as well as create a space for the community to gather.

“This project will continue to improve our wonderful downtown and make Rochester a destination spot for our region,” he said in a statement.

Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Salvia also voiced her support.

“I’ve kind of floated the concept to residents and have heard just great feedback from everyone. Everyone is super excited about this,” she said. “The numbers look great, the concept is improved and it’s a better win for the community.”

“I think we’ve arrived at something that everybody likes,” added Giovanelli.

To learn more about the Market + The Graham project, visit downtownrochestermi.com or call the Rochester DDA at (248) 656-0060.

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

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A 1,000-square-foot covered stage for entertainment and public display is included in the re-imagined space. Renderings provided by the Rochester Downtown Development Authority

off his bicycle, and he sustained scrapes and bruises.

“It wasn’t anything major. There was hardly any damage to the bike and no real damage to the car,” Dalbec said.

In an email sent that morning to district parents, officials from the Rochester Community Schools district said the accident occurred before school on Adams Road in front of the Adams High School entrance. They said emergency medical services and local law enforcement professionals arrived on the scene to tend to the student, the family was notified and the student was “under the care of medical professionals” that morning.

Some students may have witnessed the accident and were encouraged by the district to talk to school support staff.

“Great consideration is being taken to care for those who may have questions,” RCS officials said in the email. “We appreciate the community’s concern and support. Nothing is more important than the safety and well being of our students, staff and families.”

As the weather warms, officials encourage drivers and bicyclists to avoid distractions and stay alert while commuting. Drivers should watch for people walking and biking while they drive, especially at intersections. Drivers should always wait until it is safe to pass a person on a bicycle and leave at least 3 feet — it’s state law.

It is state law for bicyclists to ride with traffic on the right side of the road. Officials say people driving cars are not looking for oncoming traffic of any kind in their travel lane, so a person riding against traffic is practically invisible to people driving cars — especially when they are pulling out of driveways or turning at intersections.

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

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, June 10th, 2024, through June 27th, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 PM. Saturday June 15th, 2024 and June 22nd, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

– Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with:

a. A valid driver’s license.

b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate.

c. There is a $45.00 OR $100.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in application.

This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana. ThePipefittingIndustryTrainingCenterislocatedat636ExecutiveDriveinTroy,MIbetween JohnR.andDequindre north of E. 14 mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 Noresumesplease. For more information please contact our web site at: www.pipefitters636tc.org. DF-GCI1062707-01

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Sales Representative - Latin America: Mersino Management Company LLC; Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Implmt a business dvlpmt plan w/ strong sales strategies specifically targeted to the Latin American Mkt. Grow the Latin American pump rental sales, both via direct sales or distributor relationships by identifying & establishing target mkts w/in which to acquire new business & expand the existing mkts to drive growth in sales & future opportunities. Reqs: HS dipl. or foreign equiv deg, + 36 months of work exp as a Sales Representative or Sales Manager. Reqs: Exp in the dsgn, supply & execution of centrifugal pumps & pumping systems; Exp in providing turnkey solutions for pumps & power generators; Exp in dvlpg budgets for projects & analyzing profit & loss statements; Exp in executing pump & generator training prgms; Exp in managing multiple customers/projects simultaneously. Position reqs 70% travel time availability. Position may work remotely from anywhere in the continental U.S. Travel to headquarters office reqd quarterly, for periods of 5 days/trip. Travel to potential customers in the U.S. & Mexico reqd monthly, for periods of 7 days/trip. Travel to South America reqd every other month, for periods of 7 days/trip. Email CV to Apply: jobs@mersino.com 0434-2419

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ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER & SEWER

Permanent full-time Assistant Superintendent of Water & Sewer position

$89,030

-$106,202 annually (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required and applicant must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Friday, May 17th, 2024. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment. 0394-2419

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY 10 Paint Creek Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. coffee and refreshments, 10 a.m. general meeting, and 11 a.m. presentation of “Right Place, Right Plant,” Dairy Barn at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 709-7103, www.paintcreek gardenclub.org

MAY 11

Spare A Life bowling fundraiser: Supports NBS Animal Rescue, 6:30-10 p.m., Classic Lanes, 2145 Avon Industrial Dr. in Rochester Hills, (248) 633-8627, nbsanimalrescue@gmail.com

Cultural Fair: Dance and music performances, martial arts demonstrations, complimentary cuisines, Chinese calligraphy, henna art, face painting and more, noon-3 p.m., Garth Pleasant Arena at Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, www. rochesterhills.org

Bat Chat: Also use night vision binoculars, bat detector and thermal imaging technology while on trail, 8-9:30 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester, amanda@dinosaurhill.org, dinosaurhill.org

Spring native plant sale: Hosted by Rochester Pollinators, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., also May 18 and 25, Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market, corner of East Third and Water streets, rochesterpollinators.org

MAY 11 & 19

Nature programs: Free indoor and outdoor events with varying themes, noon-3 p.m., Lost Lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail in Oakland Township, (248) 656-0999

MAY 13

Charity golf outing: 18-hole scramble includes contests for longest drive, closest to pin, best dressed and more, 9 a.m. shotgun start (8 a.m. check in), 3 p.m. dinner and 3:30 p.m. prize ceremony, Wyndgate Country Club, 1975 W. Gunn Road in Rochester Hills, supports Fleece & Thank You, fleeceandthankyou.org/ special-events

MAY 14

Peek in the Pond: Search for and identify invertebrates, also game and craft, for ages 7-10, Bear Creek Nature Park, 740 W. Snell Road in Rochester, oaklandtownshipparksrec@gmail.com

MAY 16

Perennial plant sale: Hosted by Meadow Brook Garden Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, (248) 364-6210, mbgcmembers@gmail.com, meadowbrookhall.org/ gardenclub

The Art of Caregiving and Prevention of Burnout: Presentation by registered nurse, 7 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, registration required, (248) 656-2900, calendar. rhpl.org

Rochester AAUW spring luncheon: Also presentation of “Gardens Near and Far,” hosted by local American Association of University Women branch, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Calf Barn at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road in Rochester Hills, rochester-mi.aauw.net

ONGOING Farmers markets: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays until Oct. 26, corner of East Third and Water streets in Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market

‘Route 66’: Musical road trip featuring 34 songs from 1950s and ‘60s, May 9-12 and 15-19, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, times and number of performances vary per day, (248) 377-3300, mbtheatre.com

‘Little Shop of Horrors’: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 24-26, May 31-June 2 and June 7-8, Avon Players, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester, avonplayers.org

Conservation Campfire: Topics are Karner Blue Butterfly (May 9), Trumpeter Swan (June 13), Copperbelly Water Snake (July 17) and Indiana Bat (Aug. 14), 6-8 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

Harmony in the Hills concert series: Featuring Paul Keller Ensemble (7 p.m. May 12), harpist Juan Riveros (7 p.m.