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Farmington Hills Fire Department now equipped to handle electric vehicles hazards ‘IT MAKES US FEEL MORE PREPARED TO RESPOND TO THESE NEW TYPE OF INCIDENTS’ FARMINGTON HILLS — With electric vehicles having become more popular on the roadways, the Farmington Hills Fire Department has taken a step toward keeping residents, as well as vehicles, safer.

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WEST OAKLAND COUNTY FOOTBALL PREVIEW: WEST BLOOMFIELD, BIRMINGHAM SEAHOLM EYE OAA TITLE IN RESPECTIVE LEAGUES SPORTS

RIGHT: Farmington football will have a new set of challenges as it competes in the Oakland Activities Association White Division this season.

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OAKLAND COUNTY — As summer workouts come to a close, the high schools in western Oakland County are ready for another exciting football season. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in western Oakland County.

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Last season’s record: 5-6. League: Catholic League Central Division. First game: vs. Roseville High (at Lawrence Technological University), 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

BELOW: North Farmington returns the majority of its offensive and defensive units heading into this season as the team is poised for a successful year.

While earning its seventh-straight playoff appearance, Brother Rice failed to tally a winning season for the first time since 2015. Brother Rice caught fire when it mattered most, winning a district title before falling in regionals. Looking to be more consistent on both sides of the ball, senior quarterback Blake Marrogy will lead the Warriors offensive unit alongside junior running back Vegas Seay, while senior linebacker Alex Birach will lead the defensive unit. Brother Rice will have an early test against Roseville before opening up divisional play.

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Last season’s record: 9-4. League: Oakland Activities Association White Division. First game: at North Farmington High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Making a run all the way to the state semifinals, there’s plenty of eyes and expectations on Groves entering the 2023 season. Junior quarterback Cayden Hardy will command an offensive unit that averaged just over 34 points per game in the playoffs alongSee FOOTBALL on page 8A

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Armed suspects arrested after chase in Farmington Hills BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a vehicle pursuit that occurred Aug. 8, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. The incident was initiated from an alert generated from a Flock license plate-reading camera, which identified a vehicle with a stolen license plate. At approximately 1:30 p.m. officers pursued the vehicle on Middlebelt Road, south of Grand River Avenue. Officers responded to the area of the alert and quickly located the vehicle and confirmed the information obtained from the license plate-reading camera. The suspect vehicle, a gray 2024 Dodge Durango, accelerated and actively attempted to evade police, upon seeing marked patrol cars moving to block its travel, the release states. Officers initiated a pursuit of the vehicle. At one point during the pursuit, the suspect vehicle intentionally crashed into a marked police vehicle that had attempted to slow down and block the vehicle’s escape path. The collision disabled the police vehicle and caused severe damage to the fleeing vehicle. With the suspect vehicle slowing down, officers were able to force the vehicle to stop, at which point its five occupants, four males and one female, “rapidly” exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers immediately pursued the suspects and were able to take one suspect into custody after a brief foot pursuit. A second suspect was located and taken into custody a short time later, after trying to flee in a secondary vehicle. Although the driver of the secondary vehicle was not connected with the original pursuit, that individual was taken into custody after police learned of “other warrants for their arrest.” An extensive search of the area was conducted utilizing the department’s K-9 team and drone unit. However, the remaining three at-large suspects were not located. A search of the suspect vehicle led to the recovery of a Glock 22 pistol with an extended 30-round magazine. See SUSPECTS on page 6A

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FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, Bergstrom Insurance Agency officially awarded a $10,000 donation to CARES of Farmington Hills, which is a nonprofit dedicated to offering comprehensive support services for individuals and their families in underserved areas in need of everyday necessities due to insufficient financial resources or family instability. The $10,000 award will be used for CARES to directly purchase food to continue feeding over 600 families per month, the release states. “Throughout 2023, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance will select up to 37 independent agents nationwide for a Make More Happen Award donating up to $370,000 to the nonprofits they support,” the release states. “Agencies became eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.”

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METRO DETROIT — The Judson Center, which is a nonprofit human services agency with locations in Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Warren, Flint and Ann Arbor, has received the go-ahead from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network to open an approved autism evaluation center in Flint, according to a press release. The center, which began servicing families in June, is a vital addition to the agency’s comprehensive Autism Connections services, the release states. Families covered through BCBSM or BCN must have their child assessed at an approved autism evaluation

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“These were dangerous felons that were participating in an ongoing criminal organization and enterprise,” he said. “They had no regard for public safety, putting not only our officers, but the public at large, in danger.” As for the three at-large suspects, King said, “We’re diligently pursuing several leads to try to identify them.” One of the three remaining suspects is identified as a Black man with a thin build and braided hair, between the ages of 18 and 21. He was reportedly wearing a camouflage hooded jacket, black pants, and black and yellow Air Jordan shoes. Another suspect is described as a Black man with a thin build and between the ages of 18 and 21. He was reportedly wearing a “black over brown” hooded jacket, a brown hat, black pants and white shoes. The third suspect is described as a Black man with a medium build and braided hair, between the ages of 18 and 21. He was reportedly wearing a black, hooded Nike sweatshirt and black pants. The Farmington Hills Police Department is asking that anyone who knows or observes the remaining suspects call 911, without attempting to confront the individuals. King commended the responding officers. “It is further evidence of the professionalism of our officers and the quality of our training,” he said “These situations could very easily escalate into a deadly-force situation, a very dangerous situation, and our officers acted with excellent situational awareness, calm and control. … The officers performed spectacularly, safely, professionally, and I couldn’t be any more proud of our officers, the way they handled this, getting two dangerous individuals and two dangerous weapons,(and) a stolen car back off the street.”

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Farmington Hills resident sentenced for alleged role in cell theft scheme BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Farmington Hills resident Darius Whitlow, 31, was sentenced on Aug. 1 in Emmet County Circuit Court to 29-60 months in prison for his role in a cellphone theft scheme. The sentencing was presided over by 57th Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Deegan. Whitlow pleaded guilty to charges of organized retail fraud, false pretenses up to $1,000 and less than $20,000, and identity theft. “Whitlow perpetrated a scheme in Emmet County using fake IDs to purchase cell phones from stores,” the release states. “Whitlow and his accomplices bought the phones on payment plans and paid only the sales tax upfront. The payment plans were linked to the names and accounts of the people whose identities Whitlow had stolen. He repeated this scheme multiple times with multiple providers, only ever paying sales tax

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side all-region offensive lineman Avery Gach, junior running back Mario Campoy-LoVasco and junior wide receiver Nick Hardy. All-region honorees Chris Little (Jr./ CB) and Braden Hall (Sr./DL) headline a stout defensive unit with senior cornerback Zach Rogers and senior linebacker Bryce Lattimore. Groves will have early tests in West Bloomfield (week two) and Southfield A&T (week four).

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Last season’s record: 8-3. League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division. First game: vs. Bloomfield Hills High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. It was an exhausting night for any team that had to play Seaholm in 2022 due to Seaholm’s imposing run game, and the team’s 8-3 record reflected that. Returning the bulk of its starters, Seaholm is poised for another successful year behind three-year starter and senior quarterback Colton Kinnie. Kinnie has primarily been more of a running quarterback due to Seaholm’s ground attack, but coach Jim DeWald said he expects the offense to have a little bit of a different look this year. “He can throw the ball as good as anyone in our league,” DeWald said. “He’s a really, really good quarterback, and accurate. We need to throw the ball more and we have to be able to do it, and I think you’ll see that a little bit more this year. I say that and I want to commit to that because he is a weapon. You get teams that don’t even respect our receivers, so we need to throw that ball.” Seniors Granden Kinnie and Sean Emerson will lead the running back room while

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senior Kyle Robbins and senior Jack Lewis headline the receiving core. Kinnie and Emerson will be running behind an experienced offensive line with seniors Blake Baldner, Luke Johnson and Luke Thurswell anchoring the trenches. Junior Penn Roberts will play a vital role at the linebacker position alongside senior Brock Hartwig. Junior Wesley Billings returns to handle the kicking duties.

Bloomfield Hills

Last season’s record: 3-6. League: Oakland Activities Association White Division. First game: at Birmingham Seaholm High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. After dropping its first four games, Bloomfield Hills regrouped to finish 3-2 in its final five games. It didn’t propel the team to the playoffs, but Bloomfield Hills is feeling confident entering the 2023 season because of it. “We were a young team last year … and we had a couple hiccups here and there, but they always played hard,” Bloomfield Hills coach Dan Loria said. “They kept getting better, and it couldn’t have ended any better winning the last two games.” Senior running back Jace Reed will lead the offensive unit alongside senior wide receiver Gavin Cote, while senior Jonah Jacob, senior Brayden Brodsky and senior Jack Holton will anchor the offensive line. Senior Nick Guettler (LB) and senior Christopher Edwards (DB) will lead the Black Hawks defensive unit.

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood Last season’s record: 2-7. League: Catholic League Intersectional 1. First game: vs. Livonia Clarenceville High, 5 p.m. Aug. 24.

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Last season’s record: 8-3. League: Catholic League Central Division. First game: vs. Dearborn High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Earning two district titles in the last three seasons, Detroit Catholic Central has been playing impressive football en route to earning three straight seasons of eight or more wins. Catholic Central survived an extraordinarily hard schedule in 2022, only losing to Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Warren De La Salle. The Catholic Central offense will look to continue its offensive success behind junior tight end Duane Johnson and junior running back Jaden Pydyn after averaging just over 26 points per game in 2022.

Detroit Country Day

Last season’s record: 8-4. League: Independent. First game: vs. Detroit Mumford High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Following a run all the way to the state semifinals, Country Day graduated a ton of talent that left voids all over, but it still has a strong core ready to make another run. The offensive unit will be led by junior quarterback Chase Dawkins. Senior linebacker Aiden Bergin will anchor the Yellowjackets defensive unit. Offensive and defensive continuity will

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be a key area of improvement for Country Day this season. Country Day was 8-0 when allowing 20 or fewer points while 1-4 when scoring 21 or fewer points.

Farmington

Last season’s record: 6-4. League: Oakland Activities Association White Division. First game: vs. Detroit Henry Ford High, 7 p.m. Aug. 25. Back on the right track after back-toback down years, Farmington returns a core of talent that should only improve this season. Farmington is moving up to the OAAWhite division, but it’s ready for the challenge behind senior corner Michael Woods Jr., senior defensive end Sammy Ramsey, senior defensive end Christian Jackson and senior defensive lineman Cooper Williams. Offensively, senior running back Cameron Pettaway and senior wide receiver Owen Matteson will anchor the offensive production. Farmington’s four losses in 2022 all came within 13 or fewer points, and coach Jason Albrecht said he expects his guys to finish those games off this year. “With experience, I think they can make those checks and whatnot whether they’re in the huddle on offense or defense,” Albrecht said. “I think our kids have worked hard to the point where hopefully it’ll benefit us in the games this year.”

North Farmington

Last season’s record: 2-7. League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division. First game: vs. Birmingham Groves High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Returning the majority of its starters on both sides of the ball from last year, North Farmington is hoping another year of experiSee FOOTBALL on page 9A

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ence translates to the field. Senior quarterback Ryan Shelby will return to command the offense with senior Robert Bridges and junior Tranier Alexander at the wideout spots. North Farmington coach Jonathan Herstein said Shelby has looked impressive this offseason. “He’s got a really strong arm and he’s accurate,” Herstein said. “Those are two major things, and his knowledge of the game. He’s a very bright kid who has good knowledge of the game. He’s got his confidence back after coming off the injury from last year, and it seems like he’s confident in his abilities and what he’s supposed to do.” Senior PJ Gardner will handle the bulk of the carries this season while junior Duke Blanch (RB/DB), junior Brendon Rice (DE) and junior Trey Thomas (DB) anchor a Raiders defensive unit that looks to improve on its 30 points per game allowed in 2022.

Tallying back-to-back 5-5 seasons, Novi is looking to get over the hill and earn a winning record for the first time since 2016. Last season showed a lot of promise, especially in division play where the Wildcats went 5-2, but the team’s expectations are much higher than that. “We’re going to continue to set the bar high,” Novi coach Jim Sparks said. “When you set high expectations, you run the risk of disappointing each time you run onto the field. We refuse to lower the bar to protect ourselves from that. I know the kids are eager to get another shot.” Senior quarterback Caleb Walker will command the offensive unit again alongside key skill guys in senior Lance Gailliard Jr. (RB), senior Andrew Kummer (WR) and senior Boden Fernsler (WR).

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A 1-4 start wasn’t part of St. Mary’s plan last season, but the team caught fire in order to win a district title. St. Mary’s will have a tough season opener again against Rochester Adams before opening up divisional play and then ending the season against Macomb Dakota. It’s a gauntlet of a schedule for St. Mary’s to earn its fifth straight playoff appearance, but the team has the returning talent to do so.

Walled Lake Central

Last season’s record: 3-6. League: Lakes Valley. First game: at Berkley High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. Not only did Central snap its three-year winless streak, but it even picked up a couple of extra wins for a respectable 3-6 record. Central will attempt to build off that momentum as its offensive and defensive units look to improve in 2023.

Walled Lake Northern

Last season’s record: 0-9. League: Lakes Valley. First game: at South Lyon High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24. After picking up four wins in 2021, Northern took a massive step backward as it went winless last season. Offensive production will be a key area of improvement for Northern, which failed to score more than 21 points throughout the season.

Walled Lake Western

Last season’s record: 9-2. League: Lakes Valley. First game: vs. Waterford Mott (at Wayne State University), 4 p.m. Aug. 24.

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Last season’s record: 8-2. League: Oakland Activities Association Red. First game: at Clinton Township Chippewa Valley High (at Wayne State University), 7 p.m. Aug. 24. After a dominating season earned West Bloomfield its ninth straight playoff appearance, a loss to Cass Tech in pre-districts ended an incredible season — an incredible season that seemingly felt unacceptable, and it’s fueling West Bloomfield to rewrite the wrongs of last year in 2023. “A lot of the seniors brought it up a lot,” coach Zach Hilbers said. “If you look back at the whole season, yeah, it’s a successful year. You lost two games to two really good teams, but when it ends that way where it’s tied at halftime and it spirals out of control, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. They’re really focused on not letting that happen again.” Senior quarterback Reqez Nance leads the offensive group after tallying 3,088 total yards and 30 touchdowns last season. Defensively, it’s a unit full of talent led by two all-state honorees in senior defensive end Brandon Davis-Swain, who tallied 18 sacks last year, and UCLA commit and senior corner Jamir Benjamin. The defensive unit is also anchored by Penn State commit and senior linebacker Kari Jackson, Rutgers commit and senior linebacker Montele Johnson, and Central Michigan commit and senior corner Bryce Rowe. West Bloomfield will face a gauntlet of a schedule this year, but it has the talent to match up with any team in the state. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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Extending its playoff appearance streak to 13, Western was firing on all cylinders last season as it averaged 40 points per game offensively. If the defense can play at a more consistent level this season, Western will be a threat entering the state playoffs.

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cludes six electric vehicle fire blankets, traffic safety vests and an electric vehicle plug to shut off an EV involved in an accident. The equipment was supplied to the department by AAA at no cost to the city or its residents, with a “value savings” of $10,500, according to the release. Fire Chief Jon Unruh credited Jason Baloga, who is the department’s fire marshal, with having a “great idea” and authoring the grant. “With the popularity of electric vehicles in the future, the department’s foresight to making sure that we are prepared to respond to these incidents (is) very important,” Unruh said. “Fortunately, through this grant, we are able to acquire some very important tools that’ll not only address electric vehicle fires, but electric vehicle accidents as well.” According to Baloga, all of the firefighters in the department are fully trained on how to utilize the new equipment. “Call it a tool in the toolbox just in case they may need to utilize it on a scene to make things safer,” Baloga said. “Modern gas-powered vehicles are still prevalent on the roadway, but we’re already starting to see (an)

increase in EV vehicles on the road, and it’s not uncommon for us to encounter them, just due to the number of vehicles that we see in accidents on the roadway, things like that.” Unruh explained the significance of the equipment. “Electric vehicle fires are very challenging — they’re very hot, very difficult to put out (and) take thousands and thousands of gallons of water to extinguish,” he said. “The electric vehicle fire blankets is just one tactic that is used to try to help smother the fire, confine the heat and provide some assistance with extinguishing that fire quicker than with the means of water. The other real important device that we purchased with the grant funding is an electric vehicle lockout, so if an electric vehicle’s involved in an accident, we’re able to put a plug in what would normally be the charging port that sends a signal to the car’s computer to disable it, rendering it safe for our staff to work around.” Baloga weighed in on the most common hazards associated with electric vehicles. “One of the well-known hazards with an EV is its battery and the potential for a thermal runaway event, and that’s when the battery starts to overheat and the cells start to catch fire, and that’s where this EV blanket that we have can come into play, because a typical gasoline car fire we can usually get out

with 250 gallons of water, and that’s usually due to the fact that we can gain access to the engine compartment and directly apply that water to the engine compartment or directly apply the water to where that fire’s occurring,” Baloga said. “One of the reasons why EV fires require so much extra water is, one, the thermal runaway chain reaction of the battery; then also the battery is typically in a location that’s not easily accessible for us to extinguish (and) directly apply the water, so those are two of the challenges. The way we can implement this blanket is, we can put it over the vehicle, essentially, if we have to drag or push the vehicle to a safer location — let’s say if it’s in a garage. That gives us more time to manipulate the environment and maybe get that vehicle out of an area that would be sensitive to a loss of property or life.” Although Unruh said that the department has not had opportunity to use the new equipment as of yet, he is not taking that for granted. “I think the frequency of these incidents will increase, and we’ll find ourselves using this type of equipment,” he said. “Hopefully, not routinely, but at least on a regular basis. … It makes us feel more prepared to respond to these new type of incidents, and that in itself is very positive.” The timing of attaining the new equip-

ment has not been lost on Baloga. “Farmington Hills tries to stay ahead of the curve, in regards to technology and code development, so this is just kinda one of those things that we’re trying to stay on top of the curve for any challenges that may occur with these vehicles as they enter the road,” he said. “There’s hazards associated with gasoline vehicles as well, and as we learn about EV’s this may seem like some of the tools that would best suit us, help our citizens, save lives, and preserve property.” Baloga relayed a message to the public. “One of the biggest things is, as people put chargers in their homes, we wanna make sure a licensed contractor is installing these chargers in their homes, and that the components are UL-listed and rated for electric vehicle use,” he said. “A licensed contractor and pulling a permit is your safest bet. If you’re altering circuits within your home, you need to pull a permit.” The phone number for the Farmington Hills Building Department is (248) 8712450. To learn more about an electric vehicle plug, visit safewareinc.com and in the search box type, “Emergency Plug for Electric Vehicle (EV) Response.”

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Lunch Beats: Hear cover band Heart Cruise, noon, Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, downtownfarmington.org

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Outdoor concert: Double Play Flute and Tuba, 7 p.m., Beaumont Commons, Farmington Hills, 21400 Archwood Circle, (248) 426-6943

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Friday Night Concert Series: First Raitt Detroit (Bonnie Raitt tribute), 7-9 p.m., Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, downtownfarmington.org

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FCL Game Day: Learn from and play with Oakland County Gamers, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org

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Concert: The Brendan Callies Ensemble, 3 p.m., Thistle Rose Academy of Arts, 26880 La Muera in Farmington Hills, free but donations accepted, trinityinthewoods.org

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Farmers market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, plus food truck rally and concerts 4-8 p.m. every second Wednesday of month September-October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook

Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 252-6962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org

Michigan State Fair: Live music, midway, Shrine Circus, beer festival, Rock N Roll K9s, livestock, home brewing competition, aquatic acrobat show, Beginning of Life exhibit and much more, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sept. 2-3 and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sept. 4, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, michiganstatefairllc.com

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PAWS for Reading: Grades 1-5 can tell stories to therapy dog, 6:30, 6:45 and 7 p.m. sessions the first and third Wednesdays of month, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington

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we had a number of seminarians from the Chaldean Diocese that attend the Sacred Heart Seminary show up at the hospital and be there with us on a daily basis, praying with us, supporting us and our family, and just having a beautiful presence that helped guide us, (and) carry us through a very difficult stretch,” John said. “And from that point forward, we had some idea to try to help the church and start to think about what we can do as a family to give back for all the love, support and prayers.” The way that John and Ann opted to give back was to start what is known as the Stride for Seminarians Walk at the Detroit Zoo, which began in 2014. “As a family, that was one of our favorite go-to places, (and) in memory of our son, Alex, and daughter, Gabby, the zoo was the center point and focal point of where the event would be held,” John said. “We thought a walk and a Mass with breakfast, lunch and kids’ activity would be a great way to celebrate their life and memory, and also support the Chaldean seminarians and the seminarian fund.” The 10th Stride for Seminarians Walk is set to take place at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 17, with registration scheduled at 7:30 a.m., the walk at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m. According to a press release, registration includes a T-shirt, breakfast, lunch, kids activities, Mass and admission to the zoo. The general admission costs $45. For those between the ages of 2 and 12, admission costs $35. There is no admission charge for children under 2. For Ann, the walk represents the legacy her children left behind and the community coming together to remember them. “It comforts my heart to see our community coming together and supporting us,” Ann said. “Over the 10 years, we’ve gotten a lot (of ) support from so many people — family, friends and people that came to us we didn’t even know and now we’re very close with. … It comforts my heart to see that all these people are coming together for us and to remember our children. … It’s a good feeling for us to know that we have all this support from everyone.” Although it has been over 10 years since the accident occurred, John said that the emotions are still raw. “They’re there with us every moment, every day,” he said. “It’s just part of our life and will be part of the journey. … We have a very strong faith. God is always at the forefront, and I think that’s what’s kept us

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West Bloomfield residents John and Ann Mansour are pictured with their children, Gabrielle, Adriana and Alexander. After Alexander and Gabrielle died in a powerboat accident in 2013, a fundraising walk was started at the Detroit Zoo. focused on one another, our daughter’s recovery, and just trying to deal with life on Earth.” John shared an update on Adriana’s condition. “My daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury. With that came almost a restart of learning to walk, to eat and just reborn again,” he said. “It’s been a long battle, a long stretch, but it’s taken an army to support her and our family to get us through each day in her recovery. But reflecting on 10 years, incredible progress. Her medical team has been astounded, and she’s quite the miracle.” Adriana is now 20 years old. She graduated from West Bloomfield High in 2021 and has since gone on to get an associate degree in medical assisting from Oakland Community College. In the first year of the Stride for Semi-

narians Walk, John said, it was “quite a shock” to have almost 1,000 people in attendance. It has grown even larger since that inaugural walk. “To hear the prayers, see the messaging is one thing, but to see 1,200 to 1,500 people in front of you, hugging you and saying hi, or just making that eye contact, it’s uplifting,” John said. “It gives us some peace, and we know that we’re not walking alone in this journey, as we walk with others that have the same struggles in the community. We’re not the only family here with a loss or losses. … (It’s) a beautiful morning and a very peaceful vibe in the air for our family, and I know many families across the community as well can share that same feeling.” John attended Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills before eventually receiving a Master’s of Taxation degree from Wayne State University. He has been a tax accountant, with a focus on corporate international taxes, for approximately 30 years. John credited Ann for the way that she has “held it together as a wife and as a mom” despite all that she has endured. He also shared a message for others who have lost children. “It’s very easy to build walls and isolate

yourself, but at the same time, it’s very raw, painful and difficult. I would say continue to maintain the faith, trust and believe in God, but also open your heart and yourselves to people around you that can support you, that love you, that you can confide in and be able to lean on them,” John said. “And I think with the beautiful community that we have, having a support system around you goes a long way to be able to get back on your feet and try to advance to the best of your ability on this Earth.” Ann also offered words of encouragement for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. “To those people that are going through a loss, just hang in there,” she said. “People tell you that time will heal. I’m gonna be honest: Time does not heal — you just learn to live with the pain. Keep your faith, and God will be there to give you that strength. That’s where I get my strength from every day.” Both John and Ann acknowledged the volunteers who have helped to support the Stride for Seminarians Walk. To register, volunteer, donate or be a sponsor, visit alexandgabby.com. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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Sparkle Network offers affordable prom dresses

OK2SAY shows increase in reports

METRO DETROIT — On July 25, the office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an annual report that showed Michigan State Police logged more than 7,400 tips from OK2SAY in 2022, which was a 19% increase from the previous year. OK2SAY is a student safety program which allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees or schools. Tips can include reports on bullying, individual threats to a specific person, drugs and alcohol use, harassment and depression. OK2SAY is available 24/7 and tips can be submitted by calling (855) 5652729 or texting to 652729, which stands for OK2SAY. Tipsters also can send an email to OK2SAY@mi.gov or at the website michigan.gov/ok2say. The OK2SAY mobile app is available for download in app stores for iPhone and Android. Initial tips are fielded by Michigan State Police OK2SAY technicians. They are trained to receive, analyze and disseminate tip information to local law enforcement agencies, school officials, community mental health service programs, or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a timely response. The state’s fiscal year 2024 budget includes an additional $378,000 to support the hiring of three more OK2SAY technicians to respond to the increasing number of tips.

HAZEL PARK ART FAIR

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Art Fair will take place at Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27. The event is family-friendly and free to attend, and will feature a wide variety of new and established artists, who will be exhibiting and selling their works. Vendor applications are still being accepted for artists, cottage food vendors and musicians. Email artfair@hpart.org for more information. Volunteers are also needed to assist vendors. Apply at hpart.org/aboutthefair.

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METRO DETROIT — Sparkle Network’s Dress into a Dream Homecoming Dress Sale program will come to several local locations in upcoming weeks. • Marlaina Photo Studio in Shelby Township Aug. 25. • American House East 1 in Roseville Aug 26. • Front Door Housekeeping in Utica Aug 27. • Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences in Rochester Sept. 1. • T-Tech Solutions in Troy Sept 2. The dress sale program allows high school students to try on dresses for the homecoming dance and other events. The dresses are sold for $10 each. Dresses are available in all sizes and lengths. Some of the dresses are donated, while others are brand new. Applications to set up an appointment are available at the Sparkle Network website at sparklenetwork.org. All proceeds will replenish attire for the Prom Closet Project Tour 2024.

Troy High HOSA team achieves success at national conference Troy High School’s Health Occupations Students of America team recently returned with many accolades from the International Leadership Conference in Dallas. This competitive conference took place June 20-25 and welcomed more than 12,000 students from the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, American Samoa and China. Twenty-eight Troy High students accompanied team moderator Angie Griesmann to this year’s conference. HOSA is a national organization formed to promote physical, mental and social well-being; develop effective leadership qualities and skills; and develop the ability to communicate more with people both inside and outside the organization. Top awards were received by several Troy High students, including Ria Lattupalli, who placed third in the International in Healthy Lifestyle category; Fiona Samson, who placed second in the International in Biotechnology

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category; and Anusha Gupta, who placed first in the International in Human Growth and Development category. Incoming senior Aanya Shah received the commended Barbara James Service Award after accumulating more than 300 hours of service to her community over the last two years.

EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Woman allegedly acts as decoy for truck theft

NOVI — A woman apparently acted as a diversion to steal a pickup truck full of tools from two journeyman linemen at a hotel in the 27000 block of South Karevich Drive, near Novi Road and Interstate 96, at around midnight July 30. According to a police report, the woman pulled up to the linemen in a newer black sedan and claimed to be lost. While this was happening, one of the linemen saw the pickup truck, which had been parked on the east side of the building, pull out, but the lineman apparently thought it was a coworker driving at the time. The stolen 2007 Chevrolet Silverado contained a pair of Oakley Sutro sunglasses and linemen’s equipment valued at more than $5,000. The stolen equipment included Buckingham climbers, a Bashlin climbing belt, a Buckingham Bucksqueeze fall restriction device, a Milwaukee half-inch impact driver, and many wrenches and other hand tools. Some of the items were later found in the area of Westfield Avenue and Auburn Street in Detroit — near Evergreen and West Chicago roads — according to the report. The case was closed pending more information. Inclement weather earlier that week had resulted in widespread power outages in southeast Michigan.

Men in Charger try to steal Challenger

NOVI — At around 6:45 p.m. July 21, security video at the Emagine Novi recorded a red or orange Dodge Charger driving in the parking lot. Two men got out of the Charger, which kept driving slowly north, and circled a dark green 2023 Dodge Challenger parked in the lot. In the video, one of the suspects breaks the Challenger’s passenger-side window and enters the vehicle at 6:47 p.m. The other suspect stood next to the passenger door. A minute later, both men circled back to the Charger, which was now parked north of the Challenger, and they left the scene. According to the police report, the window damage was estimated to cost $125. The suspects apparently took a pair of prescription sunglasses valued at $120 and tried without success to hotwire the car. The owner of the Challenger reportedly told police that he initially had parked his vehicle on the other side of the building and then moved it to where he thought it would be safer from a break-in. The owner said he would like to press charges if the men are apprehended. A bulletin was put out for the men.

Dog found outside after break-in at home

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Stillwell Drive reportedly came home to find the front door wide open and her dog outside. The home invasion was reported to have occurred between 11 a.m. July 23 and 7:15 a.m. July 24. Officers arrived at the scene and observed that the front door had been kicked open. After conducting a search of the residence, no suspects were located. The homeowner reported that she is missing numerous items, including a 30-inch flatscreen television, coins, a Rolex watch, a Movado watch and a Michele watch. Approximately 25 pairs of designer shoes were also reportedly taken, along with other miscellaneous items. The case was turned over to detectives for review.

Man accused of stealing from pharmacy, grocery store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a retail fraud at a pharmacy in the 6500 block of Telegraph Road at 1:45 p.m. July 18. The suspect reportedly stole one container of Tide laundry detergent and one Bluetooth speaker. Upon leaving the pharmacy, the suspect went to a nearby grocery store and stole one bottle of Seagram’s VO Whiskey, 750 milliliters, for $13.99; one bottle of Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Whiskey, 750 milliliters, for $24.99; and two bottles of Smirnoff Vodka, 750 milliliters, at $12.99 each. Officers were able to retrieve a description of the suspect and locate him in the shopping plaza parking lot. The suspect had multiple outstanding warrants. Officers arrested the suspect and brought him back to the Bloomfield Township Police Department. The case was turned over to the investigative division, and detectives were seeking a warrant for second-degree retail fraud.

Birmingham officers assist Madison Heights to stop intoxicated driver

BIRMINGHAM — On July 29, at approximately 5 a.m., an officer on patrol responded to a request for assistance from the Madison Heights Police Department regarding an intoxicated driver who had driven over a lawn and toward officers. Birmingham officers were able to stop the vehicle on northbound Woodward Avenue. The suspect, a

68-year-old man from Madison Heights, attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended. Officers found a crack pipe in the suspect’s pocket, about which the suspect said, “It’s mine. I paid for it.” Madison Heights police arrived and took custody of the suspect.

Clothing destroyed

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, two residents of Madison Heights — ages 37 and 40 — destroyed each other’s clothing during an incident in the 1600 block of Christine Terrace around 5 p.m. July 25. The investigation was ongoing.

Home invaded

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a home was broken into in the 23400 block of Vance Avenue around 6 a.m. July 25. The victim, a 41-year-old Hazel Park man, fought with the suspect, a 28-year-old Port Huron man who was subsequently arrested. Entry had been gained through an unlocked door. Nothing was stolen. An investigation was ongoing.

Altercation leads to arrest

ROYAL OAK — At 2 a.m. July 21, a complainant got into a verbal altercation with an individual near the complainant’s car at South Center and West Fifth streets. The other party reportedly smashed out the rear window. Officers arrived on the scene and the subject was arrested for malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct.

Woman throws punches at bar staff, resists arrest

ROCHESTER — A police officer was dispatched to a bar in the 200 block of Main Street for a woman who was passed out in a bar bathroom at 1:15 a.m. July 15. The officer found a woman lying on the sidewalk by the main entrance of the bar. As the officer was walking up to the subject, the officer saw a woman, later identified as a 29-year-old from Eastpointe, throwing punches at an unknown subject at the main entrance to the bar. Staff stated that the woman was hitting and biting staff members, and they escorted her out of the building. Officers at the scene attempted to place her into custody for disorderly conduct, which she resisted, and she was assisted to the ground by police. Once she was on the ground, officers were able to

put her in handcuffs and place her in the patrol vehicle without injury. She was transported to the Rochester Police Department, where she was processed and lodged without incident.

Church festival closed down after violating noise ordinance

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a church in the 500 block of West Auburn Road on a report of a noise violation and loud party music at 11:08 p.m. July 4 and discovered loud music coming from a stage in violation of the city’s noise ordinance. While there, police were alerted to a fire in a large commercial dumpster in the rear of the property. The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire, which was caused by fireworks. Deputies contacted the festival organizers and the church priest and advised them of the excessive noise and parking issues. Deputies assisted with shutting down the festival and traffic control for the attendees as they exited.

Jewelry scammers attempt theft

TROY — An attempted theft reportedly occurred at 3:31 p.m. July 20 when a victim was approached in the 2800 block of Charter Drive by unknown male and female suspects driving a pickup truck. According to the police, the suspects told the victim that their mother recently had passed away and they were giving away her gold jewelry and money. One of the suspects put several supposedly gold necklaces, bracelets and rings on the victim and handed her $80 cash. As the suspect put the jewelry on the victim, she discreetly removed the victim’s actual gold jewelry that she had been wearing and attempted to conceal it. The victim realized what was happening and was able to grab her jewelry back and run, according to police. The suspects then fled the area in their vehicle.

Candy thief pulls knife on store clerk

SOUTHFIELD — Officers were contacted after a store clerk confronted a suspect for stealing candy at a business in the 20000 block of Southfield Road July 18. When prompted to return the candy, the suspect reportedly pulled out a knife, then exited the store.