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MADISON HEIGHTS LIBRARY TO HOST HOLOCAUST PANEL DISCUSSION FREE EVENT TO BE HELD AT MADISON HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY ON JAN. 25

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — An estimated six million Jews were murdered

by Nazi Germany and its allies during the Holocaust and World War II, many of them in state-sponsored death camps.

Today, those who witnessed the horrors firsthand are dwindling in number, while a recent report points to an increase in antisemitic hate crimes.

An upcoming talk at the Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, will feature a survivor of the Holocaust, as well as the daughter of one.

The panel discussion, set for 6-7 p.m. on

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — Improved lighting, extra signage, adjusted speed limits, more police or crossing guards. There are many ways to tackle traffic safety, and policymakers in Madison Heights cite it as a high priority this year.

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, said that he wants to create a task force that would study traffic patterns and accidents in the community, and then advise the City Council about possible solutions.

He would also like to see the committee given a certain budget, within which they could implement ideas.

“This one-time task force would include representatives from law enforcement, our schools, and would really look at the issue from a macro

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Roslyn Grafstein, mayor of Madison Heights, shares a book on the Holocaust by her grandfather, Melech Grafstein. His brother, Nusin Dovid Grafstein, died in Auschwitz.

During an event at the Madison Heights Public Library Jan. 25, a panel will discuss the importance of remembering the Holocaust.

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TOP LEFT: The Steve Floyd Duo. TOP RIGHT: The Balduck Mountain Ramblers.

BOTTOM LEFT: The Jimmy Auquier Duo. BOTTOM RIGHT: Matt Watroba.

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The salt dome at the Madison Heights Department of Public Services is well-stocked for winter.

‘We remain ready for anything that comes our way’

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MADISON HEIGHTS — With winter underway, officials at the Madison Heights Department of Public Services say they’re ready for the worst. January has already seen its share of snow and bitter cold, although the forecast is for a warmer season overall.

“The general consensus is we are in a strong El Nino pattern this winter, so we are expecting a milder winter with warmer temperatures, and generally less snow than normal,”

MADISON HEIGHTS — The coziest Madison Heights tradition returns this February with the weekly Coffee Concerts series, now at the new Active Adult Center at Civic Center Plaza.

Co-hosted by Madison Heights Recreation and the Madison Heights Public Library, there will be a show each Wednesday in February, starting at 6 p.m. in the Active Adult Center, located at 260 W. 13

Mile Road. Each concert will take place in the dining room, wrapping up by 8 p.m.

Admission is $5 cash at the door. The proceeds go towards the cost of the artist. There will be baked goods and refreshments including decaffeinated coffee available through the Madison Heights Women’s Club.

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said Madison Heights DPS Director Sean Ballantine, in an email. He said this follows a trend the last few years. “That said, we remain ready for anything that comes our way.”

In the 2022-23 winter season, there were 14 snow events and two snow emergencies. Ballantine said that the Madison Heights DPS used around 1,800 tons of salt to melt ice on the roads — well below the five-year average of 2,600 tons and the 15year average of 3,700 tons.

At the start of November 2023, the DPS had 3,860 tons of salt in the dome.

There was one weather event in late November. Since then, another 2,500 tons have been ordered to help keep the city stocked through the winter season.

Ballantine said that 1,500 to 2,500 tons are expected to be used in a mild winter.

The city has also equipped each of its salt trucks with brine systems that wet the salt as it spreads, creating a stronger solution. The DPS manufactures its own brine at a cost of about 1 cent per gallon.

At the ready are five tandem-axle dump trucks and four single-axle dump trucks that are equipped to salt, and that have any combination of underbody scrapers, wing plows and front plows. For plowing snow, there are three 1-ton dump trucks and 11 pickup trucks equipped with plows. There are also four smaller pieces of powered equipment to handle sidewalks and park trails.

The DPS has a staff of 18 equipment operators and foremen trained to remove snow, plus two mechanics and a motor pool supervisor who keep the fleet in good condition. The city does not currently use private contractors.

“I think our DPS staff are the unsung heroes of public safety, because slick roads and tough weather conditions cost lives,” said Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights. “The detail, focus and speed at which they do their jobs to make our roads as safe as possible is second to none. When you cross over into other communities, you typically see a significant difference in the roads, and that’s because of the care our DPS staff puts into them here. I think the way our residents cooperate by ensuring their vehicles are off the roads is also critical.”

Ballantine said that a typical snow event is triggered when road patrol officers contact dispatch and notify them that road conditions are beginning to deteriorate. Dispatch then contacts the on-call supervisor at the DPS, and a crew is immediately mobilized whether it’s day or night.

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Plow trucks and salting trucks wait at the ready in the city’s motor pool.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

weather forecast and road conditions to determine the best course of action between just salting, or plowing and then salting. If a significant storm is predicted and clearly heading toward the city, the supervisor confers with the DPS director, coordinating the crew’s response.

“Their diligence ensures that our roadways are clear, and their efforts contribute significantly to our overall quality of life,” said Madison Heights City Councilman Quinn Wright, in an email.

The city has a long-standing winter maintenance agreement with both Oakland and Macomb counties for the maintenance of county roads, including 12 Mile, 14 Mile, John R from Dartmouth to 14 Mile roads, and Dequindre from 10 Mile to 14 Mile roads. These are considered major roads and are given first priority for salting and plowing. From there, the priority shifts to secondary routes — typically ones used by school buses — and other residential streets.

“The general intent is that a resident is never overly far from a salted road,” Ballantine said.

Another crew is called in to plow and salt all city facility parking lots, sidewalks and entrances. During a snow emergency, which is declared when either 4 inches of snow have fallen or are predicted to accumulate within a 24-hour period, crews will plow all residential roads, curb to curb, once the major roads are under control.

No notification to residents is required for a normal snow event, but during a snow emergency, notification is sent out to local TV and radio stations, posted on the city’s website and social media, and also disseminated through the Nixle and NotifyMe alert systems.

“I would highly recommend that residents sign up for these in order to stay informed about snow events, water main breaks, holiday schedule changes for garbage days, and other important information about city operations,” Ballantine said.

More information is available at madison-heights.org.

Once a snow emergency is declared, residents have six hours to remove their vehicles from the street so that plow trucks have room to operate. Ballantine said that the city has a reputation for the quality of its snow removal, and endeavors to maintain that high standard. He credits both the current staff for this success, as well as the longretired supervisors and employees who first devised the routes and processes the DPS

still uses today.

“These men and women are on call 24/7 to respond at a moment’s notice in service of the public,” Ballantine said. “I have worked alongside this staff as I came up through the ranks, and can only say that they are top-notch, each and every one of them.

I am, and continue to be, immensely proud of them, and the important work that they accomplish.”

Madison Heights City Councilman Sean Fleming said he’s thankful the DPS puts in the time.

“They get up in the early morning hours to respond to snowstorms. They’re out there when we have downed lines, water main breaks. Usually, it’s not happening during their regular business hours. And they’re also working on projects like newer sewer lines,” Fleming said. “So they’re very active — probably the most active group you’ll see on the roads, along with police.”

Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein agreed.

“I always think of DPS as part of our emergency team. If you don’t maintain our roads and clear them of snow and ice in bad weather, our police officers and firefighters would not be able to get out to help when they are needed,” Grafstein said via email. “I appreciate that they put in the hours needed to keep everything moving.”

Bliss shared a special word of appreciation for Ballantine.

“He’s a resident of our city, and he treats these roads like they’re his own driveway,” Bliss said with a laugh. “His leadership has made a significant impact that is tangible when you’re out driving on our roads.”

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standpoint,” Bliss said. “I have also asked for about $50,000 in the budget to directly implement their solutions.

“Maybe there’s a need for an additional crossing guard, or maybe an area could be a school zone where speed limits are reduced during the day. Or maybe it’s a matter of extra lighting at night,” he said. “I think studying this would allow us to find small improvements that could be made across the city to make everyone safer. The task force would be able to look at all the data: Where are the accidents occurring? Are there any trends we can monitor? The ways things have always been does not necessarily mean it’s the best way now.”

He also emphasized that the group would not have to use all the money set aside for their ideas, and that they would likely use grants to reduce the cost. But he said it’s important that they have those resources available.

“If you start a task force without any funds to implement solutions, you’re not really moving the needle since they won’t feel anything can come from it,” Bliss said. “I think this exercise is the very point and purpose of government, which is to ensure the safety of all.”

In late September, the City Council approved the addition of more than 50 new streetlights along the Madison Heights side of Dequindre between 11 Mile and 13 Mile roads, better illuminating the roadway for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Earlier that same month, there were back-to-back incidents that drew widespread concern. The first was Sept. 13, on Dequindre south of 12 Mile Road, in which a Clinton Township man was found unresponsive after a hit and run. The second incident happened the following day, when police responded to a nonfatal accident involving a girl, 13, who was struck at a crosswalk at 12 Mile and Milton Avenue.

Madison Heights Police Chief Brent LeMerise said many cases boil down to reckless driving.

“It seems to me that these issues will always persist because of impatient drivers,” the chief said in an email. “If drivers planned their routes accordingly or appropriately using technology available to them, there would be no need to feel rushed.

“Despite the recent law prohibiting the use of handheld devices while driving, we still see this as a concern for those driving in Madison Heights,” he added.

LeMerise said that he urges drivers to plan ahead and pay attention to their sur-

roundings.

“Reading notifications and replying can wait until you arrive at your destination. … Everyone around you is relying on you to remain focused on the task at hand: driving safely,” he said.

Madison Heights Police Det. Lt. David Koehler said that most complaints about speeding come from citizens on residential streets, which officers are then assigned to monitor.

“It is difficult to determine whether they are trending up or down,” Koehler said in an email. “The Police Department doesn’t have a dedicated traffic bureau. Officers enforce traffic laws when time allows between calls for service. Officers also work traffic-related detail on overtime.

“Society, in general, appears to have become quicker-paced,” he observed. “People are rushing everywhere. Add to that the distractions while driving, and accidents happen.”

He said that the state’s years-long “Modernize I-75” project that is now concluding caused an increase in accidents and complaints.

“Most traffic violation complaints involved residents complaining about (motorists) driving on residential streets,” Koehler said. “Many of these residential streets were used as cut-throughs by traffic avoiding the heavier traffic conditions caused by the construction on I-75.”

David Soltis, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said that speed humps might help in the neighborhoods, forcing drivers to slow down to navigate them. Soltis once worked as an ambulance driver and said speed humps are perfectly safe for emergency responders to handle.

“I think speed humps have the potential to slow down speeding drivers in neighborhoods where kids may be walking to school. I think it’s worth looking into here,” Soltis said.

But he also lamented how many pedestrians don’t take the traffic around them seriously.

“The younger ones are running across busy streets, and there are adults — I see it all the time — who practically dare you to hit them as they walk across. So my first thought was to have more police set up in key parking lots, watching for them, but they can’t do it 24/7. And I’m sure the frequency of jaywalking and speeding through reduces when they are there, but once they are gone, it goes back to normal,” Soltis said. “Still, it wouldn’t hurt to bring together people of certain expertise to figure out solutions. Our top priority is public safety in Madison Heights.”

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

The crosswalk at 12 Mile Road and Edward Avenue would normally be used by students attending John Page Middle School in Madison Heights, but school was closed due to cold Jan. 17. Officials in Madison Heights want to study traffic in the city in order to improve motorist and pedestrian safety.

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Registration opens for 5k run/walk MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights is inviting people to sign up and start training for its annual “Run for the Health of It” 5K run/walk, which will take place Saturday, April 20 at the Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights.

The cost of admission prior to March 1 is $30. The cost the day of the race is $40, plus $5 for nonresidents. To sign up, visit https://loom.ly/IoTQ0KQ.

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NATIONWIDE — Cintas Corporation, based in Cincinnati, is holding its 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, which honors standout school custodians. Cintas will award $10,000 to the winning custodian and $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid products and services to the winner’s school.

The other nine finalists will receive $1,000 each from Cintas, a cleaning supply package from Rubbermaid and complimentary tuition to one ISSA Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) virtual training event, valued at $1,500. In addition, the top three finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the ISSA Show North America in Las Vegas in November.

The contest is open to all elementary, middle, high school, college and university custodians who have worked at their school for at least two years.

Nominations must be 500 words or less about why the nominee is deserving of the award. Cintas will announce the top 10 finalists on March 5. The public can vote for their favorite custodian through April 12, and the finalist with the most votes will be crowned Custodian of the Year in the spring.

Nominations can be submitted until Feb. 9 at custodianoftheyear.com.

HAZEL PARK — The second annual Hazel Park Family Resource Extravaganza will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Ave. The free event is organized by the district’s Community Engagement Team, and will provide resources in categories such as Living Essentials, Health and Wellness, Community Resources and Job/Education. Representatives from a variety of community organizations will be present, including CARE of Southeastern Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Hazel Park District Library.

There will be activities for children to enjoy, as well as opportunities for free family photos. There will also be a chili cook-off, with local talent providing the chili. Families will have the opportunity to sample the food and choose their favorite. Gift baskets will also be raffled off throughout the day.

For more information, call the Hazel Park Public Schools at (248) 6585200.

MSU EXTENSION FOUNDATIONS OF GARDENING COURSE BEGINS FEB. 1 METRO DETROIT — Registration is now open for the Michigan State University Extension’s Foundations of Gardening winter session.

Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online MSU Extension course with live sessions from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday nights, beginning Feb. 1 and running through April 11.

Sessions for the comprehensive certificate course are delivered by MSU Extension horticulture experts.

Learning modules include readings, videos and interactive activities. The course is entirely electronic. Sessions are set to include plant science for gardeners, soils and plant growth, the basics of plant propagation, entomology for gardeners, smart lawn care, gardening with flowers, environmental gardening, and trees and shrubs. Plant diseases, pests and problems, and growing fruits and vegetables will also be discussed.

The cost for the course is $350. To register or for more information, visit canr.msu.edu/courses/foundations-of-gardening.

LIBRARY ANNOUNCES BOOK CLUBS

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, has posted its book club lineup for 2024.

On the first Monday of February, May, August and November, at 6 p.m., the “Mind Readers” group will discuss self-improvement through self-help books and narrative nonfiction. The group is moderated by the library director, Vanessa Verdun-Morris.

On the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., the “Novels & Neighbors” group — formed by the library in partnership with the Human Relations and Equity Commission — will discuss titles that feature a range of viewpoints and life experiences as told through popular fiction. The group is moderated by librarian Heather Hames.

On the third Monday every month at 7 p.m — in March, May, July, September and November — the “Litwits” group will discuss both fiction and nonfiction titles, deciding the next book together at the end of each meeting. The group is moderated by Jane Haigh.

And on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m., the “Golden Bookworms,” for ages 50 and older, will discuss works of general fiction, historical fiction, narrative nonfiction, and an occasional banned book.

The group is moderated by Heather Hames.

For more information, call the library at (248) 588-7763.

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Middle school sports — to cut, or not to cut?

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Cutting students from middle school sports teams is a topic that’s sure to spark debate, especially among parents.

Supporters of no-cut sports say the goal of schoolbased athletics should be to encourage inclusivity, allowing students of all athletic types to contribute to a team while learning personal growth and development, healthy communication, and a team-oriented work ethic.

Those on the other side of the fence argue that cuts are necessary to prepare children for the disappointments experienced in adulthood and to assure the space, time and resources that each team needs won’t be spread too thin.

Most, if not all, public schools in the area offer students the opportunity to try out for, or be automatically welcomed on, a middle school sports team.

Bloomfield Hills Schools offers several athletic opportunities within its two middle schools.

“We’ve had both cut and no-cut sports since before my taking over as the athletic director 18 years ago,” said Mike Cowdrey, the athletic director for

Bloomfield Hills Schools. “At the middle school level, we have as large an offering as any middle school that I’m aware of.”

The district, Cowdrey explained, looks at roster sizes when determining if a sport should be cut or nocut.

“It’s a cut sport strictly based on roster size and what we can handle as a team, effectively work with, and participate in a game,” he said. “For our middle school basketball, we carry 15, because we have a rule in the middle school league that we play in. The first half is actually three periods, not two, and the first period you play your starting five, the second period you play your next five, and the third period you play your third five. That is based on talent and ability level. Then in the second half, which is only two periods, you play whoever you’d like. Even though it is a cut sport, everyone on the team plays at the middle school level in our league.”

A few of the teams students must try out for include travel basketball, tennis, soccer and volleyball, to name a few.

Over at Lakeview Public Schools, Sean Zaborowski, the executive director of athletics and operSee SPORTS on page 9A

ABOVE: Bloomfield Hills Public Schools middle school students play basketball, which district officials said is a cut sport due to allowable roster sizes. TOP: Middle school students in the Bloomfield Hills Public School district take off during a cross country race, which is a no-cut sport.

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ations, said that, typically, sports that do cuts have roster limitations, which is what makes cuts necessary. At the middle school level, boys and girls basketball and volleyball have cuts, while football, cross country, wrestling, swim and track do not have cuts.

“Parents typically understand that there are limits to roster sizes and know that, in a sport like basketball or volleyball, we can only carry 12-15 players,” Zaborowski said in an email.

When asked if the district had ever considered registering two teams for the same school in the same age group, Zaborowski said it’s not something they could do because of the league they are in.

“The league that we play in, our middle school league, they don’t do that, so we can only have one seventh grade team and one eighth grade team for football, basketball, volleyball and those sports,” he said.

Whether a student makes a team or doesn’t, all Bloomfield Hills district coaches have individual meetings with each student to share the news.

“For every coach in our district, the worst thing they have to do is make cuts,” said

Cowdrey. “They absolutely hate it, because it’s hard to tell a young person who came out there and tried and wanted to be on the team that, unfortunately, they didn’t make it.”

When sharing unfortunate news, coaches try to explain where a student may have come up short and give them examples of the areas in which they may need to get better so they can improve their chances for the next tryout session.

Some may opt to try out for a no-cut sport — like football, cross country, swimming, diving, wrestling, track and field, lacrosse, and more — which also allows students to travel to compete against other schools. No-cut sports are a great opportunity for students who want to try something new, without the stress of tryouts.

Since no-cut teams are typically larger, there is no guarantee that each student will get equal playing time, but they are guaranteed a spot on the team.

“Our football team, which is a non-cut sport at the middle school level, while everyone may not play in the game, if both teams have enough kids on their teams, we have a halftime game where those kids who are not starters or are not large contributors to the actual game get to play a shortened game at halftime so they get to participate as well,” Cowdrey said. “That’s something we’ve done for a long time.”

Many schools across the state, including Bloomfield Hills, are seeing a decreased number of student football players.

“Some of those halftime games have been lessened and are not actually taking place because teams might not have enough on their team to do that,” Cowdry noted.

When there are large roster sizes in sports, like football and track, Zaborowski said Lakeview coaches try to ensure that participants get some time in the games each time they play.

“At the middle school level, many of the sports rules in our league have requirements for players to get into the games for a minimum amount of time. This helps parents at least see their child participate in the games each time they play. For the most part, the parents appreciate knowing their child will be participating in each game if they are on a sports team,” he wrote.

Within the Bloomfield Hills district, all students also have the opportunity to join one of the middle school no-cut intramural sports teams — including basketball, soccer and volleyball — which do not compete against other schools.

Because Lakeview Middle School — like many other middle schools in the area — runs four sports seasons, students are able to try multiple sports at the middle school level.

“As an example, our boys basketball season and wrestling seasons do not occur at the same time, so a player could try both sports in the same school year,” Zaborowski wrote.

If a student gets cut from a school team, they have the option of trying out a no-cut sport at the middle school or playing recreationally, if they still want to pursue playing the sport they were cut from.

“If a player were to get cut from volleyball — which is a fall sport — the coaches typically encourage them to try another sport, which could be cross country that also happens in the fall,” Zaborowski said in an email.

“If a player were to get cut from basketball — as an example — the coaches have encouraged them to try to still play, and there are local options that allow players to participate … such as the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation basketball league that starts in midJanuary.”

Whatever the sport or team composition, Cowdry agrees that students learn a number of things by participating in athletics — like teamwork, time management, how to deal with adversity, hard work, dedication and many other life lessons.

“Most importantly, athletics is an extension of the classroom, so we’re learning life lessons through sports. We would like to win some games along the way, but really that’s not our goal,” Cowdrey said.

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Thursday, Jan. 25, is timed to coincide with International Holocaust Remembrance Day two days later. The talk is co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council — part of the American Jewish Committee — and the Zekelman Holocaust Center.

Asher Lopatin, a rabbi and executive director at JCRC/AJC, will moderate the panel, which will feature testimony from Holocaust survivor Irene Miller as well as Kari Alterman, a child of survivors. There will be a questionand-answer session afterward.

“A lot of the Holocaust survivors are dying off. And when all these survivors are dying, we are unfortunately losing all of their personal stories as well,” said Daniel Bucksbaum, a Madison Heights resident who serves as the Israel and Young Leadership associate for the JCRC. “It’s important to highlight their stories as much as possible. Antisemitism has surged, especially since the (Israel-Hamas conflict).

The latest poll from our parent organization (AJC) shows 70% of Jews feel less safe after the (terrorist attacks) of Oct. 7. Frankly, whenever there is any conflict involving Israel, Jews around the world are expected to an-

swer for it. But it’s terrible, and we don’t want this war. Now we are seeing antisemitism interspersed in the protests since it began. We’re at a point where the hateful rhetoric is becoming normalized.”

According to a 2023 report published by the Anti-Defamation League analyzing antisemitic incidents across the U.S. in 2022, there was a 36% increase in hate crimes against Jews compared to 2021. The ADL has been tracking antisemitic incidents since 1979 and noted that the 2022 totals were the third time in five years that the year-end total had been the highest ever recorded.

With Jews continuing to face such trends, society must stand up to Holocaust deniers who are trying to rewrite history, said Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein, who is Jewish.

“We, as a global society, need to remember the atrocities committed during World War II, and understand the historical context and factors that led to the senseless genocide, so that history can never ever be repeated,” she said in an email.

Grafstein’s own family were victims of the Holocaust. While her grandparents and many of their family members left Poland before the Nazi occupation, there was a brother — Nusin Dovid Grafstein — who stayed with his wife and children. They were later

killed at Auschwitz.

“Their slaughter cut off a limb of the Grafstein family tree. Cousins never met,” Grafstein said. “In the 1930s, after my grandparents left for North America, there were over 200,000 Jewish people in Lodz, Poland.

But by 1945, when Lodz was finally liberated, there were less than 800 Jewish people still living there.

“This is the story of my family, but there are millions more,” Grafstein said. “Remembering the Holocaust and those we lost helps to preserve the historical truth, and confront

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Sean Fleming, another Jewish member of the Madison Heights City Council, said people shouldn’t assume something like the Holocaust couldn’t happen again.

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Madison Heights applies for next round of CDBG funding FEDERAL MONIES WOULD SUPPORT CODE ENFORCEMENT, OTHER SERVICES

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights has requested a federal grant to continue funding one of its two fulltime code enforcement officers, as well as sidewalk improvements and a lawn-cutting service for eligible residents.

The request was made through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Cities submit applications to Oakland County and the county then combines them into a single submission to HUD. Approval typically takes more than a calendar year. Madison Heights has consistently sought and received CDBG funds in recent years.

“The city manager, Melissa Marsh, and her staff do a wonderful job finding and writing grant applications that get us all of these monies to help improve the city,” said Madison Heights City Councilman David Soltis.

For the 2024 program year, the city has requested aid in three areas: code enforcement, for $50,000; sidewalk improvements, for nearly $67,800; and a lawn-cutting service, for about $20,600.

The lawn-cutting service is for income-

qualifying senior citizens and those with disabilities. They can call the Active Adult Center at (248) 545-3464 to sign up for the service, which usually begins in April. The city has also maintained a minor home repair program through CDBG for items such as driveways, porches, windows and siding.

The sidewalk improvements would include items such as new trash bins, benches, bike racks and trees. The city intends to make those improvements along 11 Mile Road between Stephenson Highway and Lorenz Avenue.

As for code enforcement services, CDBG funding covers one of the two fulltime staffers there. Giles Tucker, the community and economic development director for the city of Madison Heights, said that the funding is vitally important.

“Eliminating and mitigating blight is a significant part of ensuring the quality of life for our residents and the attractiveness of our business corridor for future investment,” Tucker said via email. “Without this funding, we would only have one code enforcement officer to cover the entire city, and in my opinion, there would be a very noticeable significant increase in blight in our neighborhood and our business districts.”

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NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION CITY OF HAZEL PARK To the Qualified Electors of the City of Hazel Park - Oakland County: Notice is hereby given, that a Presidential Primary Election will be held in the City of Hazel Park 111 E. Nine Mile, Oakland County, Michigan on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The polls will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below: Precinct 1 Tabernacle Baptist Church, 22323 S. Chrysler Drive Precinct 2 Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights Precinct 3 Hazel Park Jr. High School, 22750 Highland Precinct 4 Church of the Nazarene, 696 E. Mahan Precinct 5 Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Precinct 6 St. Justin’s Church, 1600 E. Evelyn The February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of Hazel Park for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating parties for the following offices: Candidates for President The City Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all qualified voters that wish to vote by absentee ballot.

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CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building, Executive Conference Room, at 300 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law.

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NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING SITE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 FOR THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK To the Qualified Electors of Hazel Park, Oakland County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THE EARLY VOTING SITE FOR THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK ELECTORS IS: Hazel Park Community Center 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd.

Hazel Park, MI 48030 EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD: Saturday, 02/17 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, 02/22 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday, 02/18 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday, 02/23 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, 02/19 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, 02/24 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, 02/20 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunday, 02/25 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday, 02/21 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Lisa K. Mayo, City Clerk, (248)546-4064 0302-2404 Published: Madison-Park News 01/24/2024

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WATCH Business break-in

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, two unknown suspects forced their way into a business in the 32000 block of Stephenson Highway around 4 a.m.

Jan. 4.

They were reportedly gone within five minutes, and nothing appears to have been taken.

Police were investigating.

Tools taken

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, between 11:30 a.m. Dec. 30 and 1 a.m. Dec. 31, an unknown suspect entered the vehicle of a 42-year-old Madison Heights resident and stole a variety of tools.

An investigation was ongoing.

Gun stolen

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a Ruger rifle was stolen from a home in the 27000 block of Groveland Street between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 11.

The victim is a resident, 27, and the suspect is believed to be an acquaintance.

An investigation was ongoing.

Packages missing

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole delivery packages worth more than $100 from a building in the 31000 block of Harlo Drive sometime between 9:15 p.m. Jan. 9 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10.

The victim is a 31-year-old resident.

Police were investigating.

Vehicle looted

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle belonging to a 50-year-old Madison Heights resident while

it was parked in the 28000 block of Townley Street between 11 p.m. Jan. 9 and 6:30 a.m.

Jan. 10.

Items including keys and loose change were allegedly stolen.

An investigation was ongoing.

Window broken

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect smashed the window of a 2007 Lexus belonging to a 48-year-old Madison Heights resident while the vehicle was parked in the 21000 block of Dequindre Road between 10 p.m. Jan. 8 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9.

Police were investigating.

Tire damaged

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect damaged the tire of a 2003 Buick LeSabre belonging to a 62-year-old Madison Heights man while the vehicle was parked in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road between 4 p.m. Jan. 4 and 2:05 p.m. Jan. 8.

An investigation was ongoing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a City Council meeting on January 9, 2024, the Hazel Park City Council adopted the following: Ordinance #01-24, an Ordinance to amend the Hazel Park Municipal Code, Title 5, Business Licenses and Regulations, Chapter 5.03 Licensing and Registering; Section 5.03.030 – Registration Required, to amend entire section; Section 5.03.055 – Requirements for License or Renewal of License, to amend sections (A) through (D) and delete sections (E) through (H); Section 5.03.085 – Recommendation Following Investigation, to add section (C); Section 5.03.130 – License – Revocation – Suspension, to amend entire section; Section 5.03.150 – Denial, Suspension or Revocation – Appeal, to amend sections (C) & (D) only; Section 5.03.210 – Half-year Licenses, to amend & retitle entire section; & Section 5.03.230 – Application – Approval, to amend entire section. The effective date of this Ordinance is February 2, 2024. In addition to this Ordinance, the entire Hazel Park Municipal Code is available for inspection and/or purchase at the City Clerk’s Office, 111 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, Michigan 48030. Lisa K. Mayo, City Clerk, CMC. 0112-2404 Published: Madison-Park News 01/24/2024

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 FOR THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK To the Qualified Electors of Hazel Park, Oakland County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Hazel Park who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk’s Office; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.express SOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is February 12, 2024.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office located at 111 E. Nine Mile, Hazel Park, MI 48030 at the following times: Regular business hours: Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday, February 27th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Drop Box is available 24/7 outside by the East doors of City Hall and the West side of the Recreation Department located at 620 W. Woodward Hts., Hazel Park, MI 48030 A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s office.

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Two auto thefts attempted

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, two unknown suspects attempted to steal a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to a 27-year-old Madison Heights resident while the vehicle was parked in the 1500 block of Westbrook Drive around 1 a.m. Dec. 31.

Police were investigating.

Separately, an unknown suspect tried to steal a 2019 Ford F-150 belonging to a 31-year-old Madison Heights resident while the truck was parked in the 1500 block of Connie Avenue between 11:30 p.m. Dec. 30 and noon Dec. 31.

Police were investigating.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Madison Heights will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071 to consider the following special approval request: Case # PSP 24-01 The applicant, Skilken Gold LLC, on behalf of Sheetz (proposed tenant) and Albert Santia (property owner), requests Special Approval from City Council under Section 10.319(2) of the Madison Heights Zoning Ordinance, “gasoline service stations.” The applicant requests approval for a gasoline service station featuring a convenience store and quick-service restaurant. The subject property is located at 30901 Dequindre Road (southwest corner of Dequindre and E. 13 Mile), PIN 44-25-12-226-008, and is zoned B-1, Local Business district.

The application and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community and Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online after 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center.

For further information, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at (248) 583-0831.

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If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 585-2100.

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To the Qualified Electors of Madison Heights: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Madison Heights who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, February 12, 2024.

A public accuracy test will be conducted on February 21, 2024 at 12:00 noon for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the Presidential Primary Election to be held on February 27, 2024 on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, MI 48030. All interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-546-4064. Lisa K. Mayo, City Clerk Published: Madison-Park News 01/24/2024

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Feb. 14; the Jimmy Auquier Duo, on Feb. 21; and Matt Watroba, on Feb. 28. The first three acts are new to the Coffee Concerts series, while Matt Watroba is a returning favorite, playing folk music and involving the audience with his interactive storytelling style.

The Steve Floyd Duo perform Motown and classic rock covers. The Balduck Mountain Ramblers are a Celtic and Irish group, while the Jimmy Auquier Duo plays acoustic renditions of hits from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and 2000s.

Attendees will watch from round tables set up with floral centerpieces in a dimlylit venue for a more intimate atmosphere.

Brooke Heisler, the city’s recreation supervisor, said she’s very fond of it.

“We truly enjoy being able to create a space for our community to get together

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to the city’s minor home repair account, which the county approved.

Tucker said the CDBG program has been very impactful for Madison Heights.

“The CDBG funding we receive from our partners at Oakland County, and ultimately from HUD, has a tremendous effect on the quality of life for our residents,” he said. “The lawn-cutting service helps our seniors stay in their homes, and ensures our neighborhoods remain well-kept. Code enforcement not only helps eliminate blight, but it also helps staff identify potential minor home repair projects. All of these programs help stabilize our neighborhoods, maintain property values, and contribute to the high quality and affordable quality of life that Madison Heights offers its residents.”

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, said the CDBG program is another example of the council and city staff remaining “hyperfocused” on securing more revenue through grants.

“The city’s resources are finite — there is only so much money available to us. So it really helps any time we can get grants for services, staffing, repairs or brand-new structures that otherwise wouldn’t be possible,” Bliss said. “I think the city’s focus on generating grant revenue has really helped us implement quite a few things residents have wanted, or expedited the schedule for them. When I joined council (in 2013),

and enjoy good company, good music and a good time during the winter months,” Heisler said via email. “We know this is a tradition many in the community look forward to each year.”

She noted that the Recreation Department is also busy gearing up for its Daddy Daughter Brunch at the same venue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. The cost for the brunch is $40 per pair for residents, and another $15 per additional child.

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, said the Coffee Concerts provide a great value.

“The first thing that comes to mind when we talk about these are the ticket prices nowadays. Anyone who’s bought concert tickets recently knows the cost has inflated sky high. So whether it’s these Coffee Concerts, or events like Trail Tunes or the Festival in the Park, we’re making those experiences affordable,” Bliss said. “And these concerts are for all ages, too. Seniors can enjoy them together with their children and grandchildren. I’m just incredibly thankful to anyone

grants were few and far between, but (City Manager Melissa Marsh) and her team have done incredible work putting us in the best position to win these. It’s been a huge boost for the city.”

In an email, Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein said, “Many of our residents are feeling the financial burden of higher costs. I am glad that we are able to tap into these funds to offer some assistance for services they might otherwise be unable to afford … providing both practical and aesthetic benefits for our community.”

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and everyone in our community who works on bringing live music to our residents.”

David Soltis, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said the Coffee Concerts will be a good opportunity for more people to see the new Active Adult Center, which was built from scratch last year in the space between City Hall and the library, connecting the two buildings.

“It’s just a wonderful idea, this collaboration between the library and recreation to create good times for our residents,” Soltis said.

Sean Fleming, another council member, agreed.

“I’ve attended them before. They’re great,” Fleming said. “It’s a cozy environment where you can sit back, relax, listen to music with your friends and family over coffee, and enjoy musicians you maybe haven’t heard of before, and in different genres of music. You might even expand your tastes.”

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Property stolen from Novi vehicle recovered in Livonia

NOVI — A blue backpack containing an IBM ThinkPad laptop computer, miscellaneous flash drives, a digital camera with a case, and a leather wallet containing three credit cards, a debit card and a Michigan driver’s license was recovered in Livonia after being taken from a woman’s unlocked 2019 Ford Escape in Novi at around 10 p.m. Jan. 5.

Livonia police contacted the woman’s boyfriend the next day, after the property had been recovered at 8:30 a.m. According to the report, Livonia police had been sent to an apartment complex in the area of Seven Mile and Haggerty roads for a welfare check after a man was seen lying on the ground. The man was in possession of the property, which he admitted was not his. He was later taken into custody by Livonia police for receiving and concealing stolen property.

Police determined that the suspect likely had been released from Ascension Providence Hospital-Novi, walked down Beck Road and later made his way to Livonia. The man told Livonia police that he is homeless.

Livonia police said that while in the lockup, the man made unsolicited statements after being asked for his phone number. “I don’t know my phone number. I lost it (phone) in one of the cars I was breaking into,” he said, according to the police report.

Livonia police indicated that other property was recovered as well, including two sets of AirPods and a Leapfrog reader that was new in the box. Novi police asked victims of similar vehicle larcenies if the items belonged to them, but no one claimed them. Novi and Livonia police said they would keep in contact and update the other if there were any changes.

Four seriously injured after fleeing luxury vehicle crashes into uninvolved Lexus

TROY — A 29-year-old Mount Morris man was charged with three counts of fleeing and eluding — second degree after allegedly speeding and then fleeing from police.

The incident occurred at 2:29 p.m. Dec. 20 on northbound Interstate 75, near Crooks Road. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2023 Genesis for speeding, with radar readings reaching 118 mph.

They approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver and passenger. The driver stated he was unable to provide his driver’s license or any documentation with his name on it. Officers said he then drove away, fleeing the traffic stop.

Police said the suspect vehicle exited the freeway at Adams Road, but they terminated the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle near Square Lake Road.

Approximately 50 seconds later, Troy dispatchers said an injury accident was being reported at Square Lake Road

and Glyndebourne. Officers responded to the scene and found a Lexus RX and the Genesis had been involved in a head-on collision, causing significant damage to both vehicles.

Both occupants of the Lexus were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The Genesis caught fire as a result of the crash, and police removed both occupants prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. Both the driver and the passenger of the Genesis were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

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Alcohol blamed for single-vehicle crash

Ex breaks into home, steals gaming console

TROY — A driver was charged with operating while intoxicated after police found his white Lincoln Town Car crashed in a ditch on northbound Interstate 75, north of Big Beaver Road, at 2:46 a.m. Dec. 10.

The driver, a 21-year-old Northville man, admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel. A chemical breath test was performed, with results of a 0.169% blood alcohol level.

High-priced items stolen from unlocked car

TROY — Several high priced items were stolen from an unlocked vehicle between 11 p.m. Dec. 24 and 1 p.m. Dec. 25 in the 3600 block of West Big Beaver Road.

Items stolen included Christian Louboutin women’s shoes, several men’s suits, multiple pairs of sunglasses, wrapped Christmas presents, a laptop computer, and a diamond ring.

North End Taproom window shattered by individual

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 12:45 a.m. on Dec. 23, an unknown person kicked the front window glass and shattered it at North End Taproom on South Main Street.

Wallet stolen by man in medical face mask

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 p.m. on Dec. 15, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of East Maple Avenue regarding a report of a larceny.

A 78-year-old Detroit resident said she was shopping at a grocery store when her wallet was stolen from her purse. Witnesses saw an unknown man with dark hair and a medical facemask following the victim and later stealing from her purse. An investigation was ongoing.

Vehicle stolen at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A woman was attempting to enter her 2013 Land Rover parked in the 20000 block of West

Eight Mile Road at 2 a.m. Dec. 23 when an unknown man approached her and indicated that he had a gun.

He demanded the keys to the vehicle, and the woman gave them. He drove off in her vehicle.

SOUTHFIELD — At 1:25 a.m. Dec. 16, a woman reported that her shawl had been taken from her vehicle, which was parked by a valet in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway.

SOUTHFIELD — A man reported that his ex broke into his home between 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 27000 block of Franklin Road. The ex gained entry by way of the front door and stole the victim’s gaming system and other belongings, police said.

Audi stolen

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 3100 block of Tribute Creek Boulevard in reference to an auto theft at 8:08 p.m. Dec. 26. The complainant, a 35-year-old man from Oakland Township, stated that his 2019 Audi was missing from his driveway.

The man said he had come out to leave for work and discovered the vehicle was gone. He said he likely left the vehicle unlocked and believes the key fob was in it.

The stolen vehicle was located on Flock cameras and was later recovered in the city of Detroit by the auto theft unit.

A suspect, an 18-year-old from Ypsilanti, was developed through the investigation.

Teens threatened in crosswalk

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 900 block of Downhill Lane to help another department’s call for service at 11:28 p.m. Dec. 3.

The Rochester Police Department was requesting deputies to assist with their investigation into an assault that had occurred in their jurisdiction. The victims, who are juveniles, reported that they had been in the crosswalk and recognized a passenger of a blue sedan as a former classmate. They told deputies that the driver, a 15-year-old male from Rochester Hills, asked them, “What are you looking at?” He then brandished a suspected pistol, they said. Both victims fled and reported the incident.

Rochester police located the license plate information on the vehicle and requested assistance.

Deputies arrived, and Rochester police conducted their investigation. Both occupants of the vehicle were found to be juveniles who attended Rochester High School.

Both occupants were found to be acquaintances of the victims. The firearm was located and turned out

to be an airsoft BB pistol replica. Both juveniles were released to the parents, and the investigation was expected to continue.

Son accused of breaking into home, writing ‘obscene language’ in blood, stealing safe

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy listening to Live 911 heard a complainant report a home invasion at 8:35 p.m. Dec. 5. The complainant, a 66-year-old man from Rochester Hills, said it was his son, a 41-year-old man from Waterford.

Deputies met with the victim, who said his son had entered the residence, and there was obscene language written in blood above the couch in the living room. Multiple items were damaged, and a safe was missing.

The Waterford Police Department contacted the suspect at his residence and took him into custody.

He was turned over to deputies and was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of criminal charges.

Upon reviewing video footage from a security camera, it was discovered that the suspect had been driven to the residence by his wife, a 40-year-old woman from Waterford. Deputies went to the residence, and she turned over most of the missing items, police said. The deputy took her into custody, and she also was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending issuance of criminal charges.

Drunken man arrested

ROCHESTER — An officer monitoring the stop sign at Walnut and Fourth streets saw a man run into the west parking structure, Lot #3, at approximately 2 a.m. Dec. 31. From the officer’s position in the street, the officer could see the male walking around on the second floor of the parking structure. He was waving his arms around while walking, as if he were angry. The officer then saw the suspect start picking up objects and throwing them. The male, identified as a 21-year-old from Metamora, was placed under arrest. He was taken to the Rochester Police Department, held until sober, and given a ticket for disorderly intoxication.

Dirt bike stolen

BERKLEY — A dirt bike was reported stolen during the early morning of Dec. 28 in the city of Berkley.

According to the report, a 52-year-old Berkley man told police that his dirt bike had been taken between midnight and 7:46 a.m. The bike was described as a white and blue 2018 Yamaha YZ250.

The owner stated that a pair of red and black size 10 Thor dirt bike boots were taken as well. The owner said the overhead garage door was closed all night, but he found the side door to the garage ajar in the morning.

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Daddy-daughter brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 260 W. 13 Mile Road, facebook.com/ MadisonHeightsRecreation

Maple Magic: Identify and tap maple trees, and learn process of maple sugaring, 3-4:30 p.m., Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, (248) 585-0100

FEB. 24

Hazel Park Beautification Commission: Meets 6 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 5464064

Snow box derby: 1:30-3 p.m., sledding hill at Madison Heights Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, facebook.com/MadisonHeights Recreation

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Monthly clubs/groups: LEGO/Pokémon (6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday), Stitch & Knit (4-6 p.m. every first Thursday), Ham Radio (7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday), Between the Covers Bookclub (6-7:30 p.m. every last Wednesday) and Family Game Day (1-6 p.m. every fourth Saturday), Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Reading with Cosmo: Kids tell stories to therapy dog, 5:30-7 p.m.

Feb. 15 and March 21, Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 588-7763 Book clubs: Novels & Neighbors (focuses on range of viewpoints and life experiences, every second Tuesday of month), LitWits (general club for avid readers, every fourth Monday of month) and Golden Bookworms (formerly Active Adult Center Book Club, last Tuesday of month), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 588-7763

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Homeschool Series: Includes Animal Tracking Jan. 11 and Winter Night Sky Feb. 8, Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, (248) 585-0100 Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, 3-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 3-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Feb. 19, The

• For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays until March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays until March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays until March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/PATH, mihealthyprograms.org Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus. org/support-groups ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd. net/chapter-events/527

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Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

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Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, find events on Facebook

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Speaker Series: Hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders, topics include “The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine” (2 p.m. Jan. 30), “Spice, Spirit, and Swoon–A Guaranteed Happily Ever After” (8 p.m. Feb. 8) and “Exploring Identity, Love, and Being Black in America in Fiction Writing” (4 p.m. Feb. 20), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, register at libraryc.org/mhlibrary/upcoming

Coffee Concerts: Steve Floyd Duo (Motown and classic rock) Feb. 7, Bald Duck Mountain Rambler (Celtic and Irish) Feb. 14, Jimmy Aquier Duo (classic rock and oldies) Feb. 21 and Matt Watroba (folk music) Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 260 W. 13 Mile Road, facebook.com/Madison HeightsRecreation

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