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MILLAGE WAS INITIALLY APPROVED IN 2005 FOR 1.5 MILLS, RENEWED IN 2014 FOR 0.74 MILLS AND 2018 FOR 0.71

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Voters will decide a building and site sinking fund millage renewal proposal for Bloomfield Hills Schools Nov. 7.

Bloomfield Hills Schools is asking to continue to levy 0.6976 mills, which is 70 cents per $1,000 of a home’s taxable value, for three years.

This millage was initially approved in 2005 for 1.5 mills and was renewed in 2014 for 0.74 mills and 2018 for 0.71 mills.

If voters approve this millage, the district’s millSee SINKING FUND on page 5A

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SHERIFF ADDRESSES CRIME RING FOCUSING ON WEALTHY OC SUBURBS

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@cansgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — The county’s affluent neighborhoods have been targeted in what is called a transnational crime ring. Organized and trained thieves have been targeting certain areas of the United States and breaking into homes in search of cash, jewelry, high-end clothing, purses and products.

On Sept. 29, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard shared information and updates on the

crime ring at a news conference.

According to Bouchard, these transnational crime groups are made up of individuals from South American countries.

“They are here to exploit a variety of things, and in our situation as relates to the burglaries, it’s high in homes with high net value within those homes,” Bouchard said.

Oakland County is now on their radar; however, they are traveling throughout the United States to carry out their crimes.

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ICE SPORTS ARENA TURNS 50

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BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Ice Sports Arena, 2300 E. Lincoln, celebrated 50 years in September.

For half a century, the Birmingham Ice Sports Arena has maintained a strong presence in the community and has offered various programs for kids and adults.

In addition to lessons, hockey games, open skating and figure skating shows, some members of the community have chosen to share precious moments at the Birmingham Ice Sports Arena, such as birthdays and even engagements.

Birmingham Recreation Coordinator Connie Folk

The Birmingham Ice Sports Arena recently celebrated 50 years in September.

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shared how the community embraced the Ice Sports Arena from the early days.

“Since it was the only arena in the area at the time and because we didn’t have all the other facilities that have been built in the last 15 years, it was sort of a place for teens to gather and enjoy themselves somewhere that was like a community center, but it was with an ice arena,” Folk said.

Folk has been with the city of Birmingham for 33 years and with the Ice Sports Arena for close to 30 years.

“It is still the heart of the city,” Folk said.

Folk’s inlaws are responsible for starting both the Birmingham Hockey Association and the Figure Skating See ARENA on page 12A

SPORTS Seaholm prevails in turnover-filled matchup, beats Avondale 20-0

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BIRMINGHAM — The first true Friday night football rainfall hit Birmingham Seaholm as the Maples took on Auburn Hills Avondale Oct. 6 at Seaholm High School, and both teams took the brunt of it.

Combining for five fumbles in the matchup, it was going to come down to which defensive unit was ready to take control, and Seaholm’s defense answered the call.

“We all got our heads into a dark place,” senior lineman Luke Thurswell said. “We had the dark jerseys on tonight, See SEAHOLM on page 18A

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Bloomfield Hills middle schools introduce new and improved facilities BLOOMFIELD HILLS — School is now in session at North Hills and South Hills middle schools, Bloomfield Hills Schools’ recent additions to the district.

Prior to this school year, Bloomfield Hills middle school students were divided into three schools: East Hills, Bloomfield Hills Middle School and West Hills.

Now students either attend North Hills or South Hills. With the introduction of these schools, BHS changed the feeder pattern from the elementary to middle schools.

Now, students from Eastover and Way elementary schools will go to North Hills Middle School, and students from Conant and Lone Pine elementary schools will go to South Hills Middle School.

“After doing a major facility review, our Board of Education had the courage to ask our community to pass a $200 million bond that largely focused on our K-8 structure,” Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services Todd Bidlack said.

This bond was used to fund both the

North Hills and South Hills projects.

“What was unique about this bond proposal is it wasn’t just repairing the existing structure, but it allowed us to reinvent our spaces and to drive innovation through our facilities,” Bidlack said.

While there were differences in the two projects, there are similarities that have been introduced to these school communities.

For example, at both schools, students can now enjoy the new cutting-edge facilities with added safety and functionality, officials said. Classrooms now have new furniture and state-of-the-art technology. The school’s security has been advanced with cameras and a secure entrance.

Bidlack said one of the most significant changes is the design of courses and “embedding more interdisciplinary learning across subject areas.”

Officials also noted the strong counselor-to-student ratio.

“One area that was like a high priority was student well-being,” North Hills Middle School Principal Jason Rubel said. “We have a counselor that’s embedded in each of those grade level wings that is like a member of

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age levy will be approximately 3.5 mills.

District officials said this is lower than the county average, which is over 6 mills.

If approved, the millage will continue to generate approximately $3.4 million annually for three years.

The revenue would be used for security upgrades, infrastructure improvements, parking lot improvements, site improvements, emergency repairs, and ongoing replacement and upgrades to playgrounds, officials said.

It can’t be used for employee wages, regular maintenance or capital purchases.

As far as pressing matters, Keith McDonald, the assistant superintendent of human resources and labor relations and the district’s Title IX coordinator, said security updates are at the top of their priorities.

“I think security updates are always the big one and those are ever-changing,” McDonald said. “So while we are doing a lot with the bond, the bond isn’t touching every building in regards to all the security measures we want to put in place.”

He added that some of the infrastruc-

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In November, Bloomfield Hills voters will see a millage proposal for Bloomfield Hills Schools on their ballots.

This photo is not specific to planned projects. ture improvements may not be something that people see every day, such as the parking lot, roofing and HVAC units, but they are essential in keeping the schools safe, dry and warm.

In the past, the sinking fund has been used for roofing repairs, site work, emergency repairs, safety and security improvements, and the replacement of some exterior doors.

In 2020, Bloomfield Hills voters passed

a $200 million bond that focused on the K-8 structure.

While a bond issue and a sinking fund can be spent on similar expenditures, Randy Liepa, BHS’s interim superintendent, said the thought process behind each one is different. He compared a bond issue to a mortgage, where they borrow the money upfront and pay for it over time. A sinking fund is more on a pay-as-you-go basis.

“That (a sinking fund) provides a smaller amount of money, not all up front, but you receive it each year so you can do the regular type of upgrades and renovations that come up,” Liepa said.

The sinking fund is used for ongoing projects within the district.

“We don’t have to worry about taking away from our educational programs in the general operating budget where you would have to pay for those things if you did not have a separate revenue source for that,” Liepa said.

Registered voters who are residents of Bloomfield Hills Schools can vote on this 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7, by absentee or going to the polls.

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

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League of Women Voters invites residents to book ban discussion

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — While there have been no recent requests to ban books in the township, there’s a rise in challenges to books in public libraries across the country, and a local group wants to talk about it.

According to the American Library Association, the situation is “evidence of a growing, well-organized, conservative political movement, the goals of which include removing books about race, history, gender identity, sexuality, and reproductive health from America’s public and school libraries that do not meet their approval.”

Last year, the ALA documented 1,269 requests to censor library books and resources — the highest number of attempted book bans since the ALA began compiling data about censorship in libraries more than 20 years ago. A record 2,571 titles were targeted for censorship, according to the ALA, with most written by or about members of the LGBTQ community and people of color.

So far this year, the ALA is reporting that there were nearly 695 attempts to censor library materials and services and documented challenges to 1,915 unique titles — a 20% increase from the same reporting period in 2022.

The League of Women Voters of Oakland Area is hosting a free presentation called “Beyond Banning Books – Protect Your Right to Read” at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road. The event is free and

open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

“We have been trying to have monthly presentations … and with every one of these events, we try to hit on topics that are a priority with the league. We’ve done one on gun violence. We did one on money and politics. We did one on women’s history month, and this one will be about the book banning movement that seems to be pervasive. It’s all over the country, and it’s very serious,” said Maria Woloson, the president of the League of Women Voters of Oakland Area.

Bloomfield Township Library Director Tera Moon, who is also a member of the League of Women Voters of Oakland Area, said the national trend of attempting to ban books and holding library funding hostage are “real threats to our democracy.”

“Censorship of any books, or putting limits on citizens’ right to read what they want, is such a slippery slope and a dangerous place to go, because if one book gets banned or outlawed, it might never stop,” she said. “And I think that silences voices and it’s a fundamental right of democracy to be able to read what you want. If we want citizens to be informed, they have to be able to read what they want.”

Moon will provide an update on what’s happening locally and nationally with challenges to books and reading in public libraries and will share possible actions the public can take.

“I’m going to give an overview of book challenges and censorship in the country, as it is right now, with a focus on Michigan, and talk about some of the more serious

challenges that are occurring. I also plan to talk about ways that public libraries prepare for these kinds of challenges — the policies we have in place, and the procedures we have in place, for when something like this happens. I also hope to give folks some ideas of things that they can do as private citizens to support public libraries and support people’s first amendment right to read whatever they want,” she said.

Locally, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library, Moon said she is not aware of any specific book challenges in recent years.

“Since I have been the library director, we have not had any challenges to any specific titles, so in this community we have been very fortunate to not have that happen, but I keep my eye on it, and we talk about it in our leadership meetings, and as

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Conservative groups have said that some of the requests are not for outright bans but to move books with sexually explicit content out of children’s sections, and that library collections stock far more progressive and left-leaning content than conservative or right-leaning content, so liberal groups request bans less frequently because conservative content is less likely to be included in collections in the first place, being, according to conservatives, unfairly labeled as misinformation or hate speech.

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ST. DUNSTAN’S THEATRE PUTS ON FIRST SHOW OF SEASON

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — St. Dunstan’s Theatre is presenting “Anatomy of Gray” as the first show of the 92nd season at 400 Lone Pine Road Oct. 13-22.

This play, written by Jim Leonard Jr., is a coming-of-age story in Gray, Indiana, in the late 19th century.

Performances are Oct. 13-14 and 20-21 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. A talk back with the director and cast will immediately follow the matinee performance Oct. 15. Tickets cost $20-$23 and can be purchased at stdunstanstheatre.com/ tickets or at the ticket counter before the show.

LEARN FIRE SAFETY WITH THE FIRE DEPARTMENT

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Fire Department’s annual open house will take place on 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Fire Station 1, 572 S. Adams Road. This family friendly event will be an interactive experience to learn about fire safety. There will be hands-on demonstrations, a dunk tank, refreshments, face painting and more.

“The event offers attendees a safe and fun atmosphere to learn about fire safety and meet the firefighters who work to keep the community safe,” said Birmingham Fire Chief Paul Wells in a press release. “This event is held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, which is observed each year during the second week in October in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871. We want to remind the community to get out and stay out in the event of a fire, and call 911. Our average response time is just three minutes – one of the fastest in the state.”

Have fall fun at Halloween Science event BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Institute of Science’s Halloween Science event will take place noon-4 p.m. Oct. 21-22.

This experience includes Pumpkin launching with a 3-ton trebuchet, a spooky selfie station, creepy critters, Halloween themed hands-on activities, electrifying stage shows and more.

All activities are free at the event with the purchase of general museum admission.

While they do take walk-ins, they are not guaranteed. Therefore, pre-registration is recommended.

Find more information at science. cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events.

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Walk and learn with the Franklin Historical Society FRANKLIN — The Franklin Historical Society will hold a walking tour, “Love, Crime and Mischief” at 10 a.m. Oct. 14 to uncover the interesting stories of Franklin’s past. The cost is $10 for a 90 minute tour.

Email info@franklin-history.org to reserve a spot.

Participants will meet at 14 Mile and Franklin roads.

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Solve puzzles and eat pizza at the Trail Rally

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Johnson Nature Center will host a Trail Rally at 5 p.m.

Oct. 21. The event costs $80 per team of up to four people.

At the event, teams will solve puzzles as they search the trails for answers. Participants must be 18 or older. A pizza dinner will be held at the nature center at the end.

See the partial eclipse with Cranbrook

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Guests are invited to watch the partial solar eclipse with Cranbrook Institute of Science 11:46 a.m.- 2:25 p.m. Oct. 14. During this time, approximately 46% of the sun will be covered by the moon. The institute’s astronomy expert and Warren Astronomical Society members will be present at the event.

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Beverly Hills Lions Club holds second annual Fall Festival

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BEVERLY HILLS — The second annual Beverly Hills Lions Club Fall Festival will take place 1-4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15, at the Beverly Park pavilion. Free cider and doughnuts will be available.

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Franklin celebrates German culture at Oktoberfest

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — Franklin resident Ann Tonkin studied in Germany in college, so the library’s Oktoberfest “is very familiar to me and it is just a fun way to celebrate German culture. I have great memories and it’s a reminder of time there,” she said of the recent event at the library.

The Friends of the Franklin Public Library held their sixth annual Oktoberfest Oct. 6, converting the

ABOVE: Friends of Franklin Public Library’s Oktoberfest had a red oak wood-burning chuck wagon out front. RIGHT: Live Oktoberfest oompah music was performed by the Kielbasa Kings Polka Band.

space into a cozy event venue for the community to gather. Inside, tables were out for guests to sit among the books and candlelight.

“The library is the center of the village and that is where people gather,” librarian and Friends member-atlarge Florence Rouquet said.

Throughout the years, Rouquet said, they have improved the event through additions such as pretzels, wine and nonalcoholic cider.

Outside, standing and sitting tables were available for groups of any size to enjoy the event together. On the library grounds was a biergarten with food, drinks and tables.

Bratwurst, mac and cheese, potato pancakes, beef stroganoff and salad were out for guests to enjoy for dinner, catered by Frank N Dean’s, who had a red oak wood-burning chuckwagon at the event.

Apple strudel and Black Forest cakes were served for dessert.

As for drinks, the event had beer, wine and nonalcoholic options. There was an assortment of craft beers from Farmington Brewing Co. and wine from Franklin’s own Tangerine Wine. For non-alcoholic options, there was apple cider from Franklin Cider Mill.

See OKTOBERFEST on page 19A

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ABOVE: Bloomfield Hills Schools recently redesigned what is now known as North Hills and South Hills middle schools.

LEFT: North Hills media center sports bright colors.

Facilities

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South Hills Middle School has 612 students in grades six through eight, 57 teachers and over 100 staff members.

North Hills Middle School is now in the building that previously housed Lahser High School. It was last used as a high school in 2015.

In the summer of 2021, construction began to build the new North Hills Middle School with the proposed cost of $55.2 million.

There was a “big emphasis on creating spaces where students could show and demonstrate their learning,” Rubel said.

The school now has 98,760 square feet of renovated space and 88,780 square feet of new space. Since the North Hills Middle School building was previously a high school, the infrastructure allowed for more features, such as a natatorium and an audi-

torium.

North Hills Middle School’s school community includes 576 students in grades six through eight, 54 teachers and 100 staff members.

“Designing North Hills Middle School was an extraordinarily collaborative process,” Bidlack said. “Mr. Rubel and our middle school team were wonderful to work with to design a building with the focus being that we were going to create environments that were inclusive so that all students would feel a strong sense of belonging and they would be in a team atmosphere. So, the whole campus is laid out with that priority in mind.

Academically speaking, we really wanted to bring in and leverage the facility to enhance our efforts around STEAM, career readiness and college readiness.”

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“Oftentimes, they make their entry via an upstairs balcony or windows, or, oftentimes, in the back. If they are going to do windows, they do windows in the back,” Bouchard said.

Bouchard encouraged residents to invest in their home security and make sure security measures are on and tested. He suggests good quality cameras and layered systems throughout the house.

He also urges residents to secure all of their valuables in a heavy-duty safe that is anchored.

If anyone sees something suspicious happening in their neighborhood, they are encouraged to reach out to law enforcement.

“We’d all like to check out suspicious activity 100 times in case one of those could be something that is valuable and actually something in progress,” Bouchard said. “So don’t feel like you are troubling us. That’s what we do.”

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

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“We estimate there are crews and operations all across the country in a pretty substantial number,” Bouchard said.

Bouchard said they are believed to have entered the country in one of two ways, either illegally across the southern border or through the Visa Waiver Program.

He said they purchase fake identification and often overstay their visa and cancel their return date. They also are known to establish residency in the areas they are targeting. They do this through fraudulent housing applications or Airbnb.

Bouchard said that in Oakland County, they typically break in around 5-9 p.m. He added that preferred targets are homes that are isolated and back up to wooded areas, trails and golf courses.

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Club of Birmingham in 1973. These programs continue to thrive at the Ice Sports Arena.

More recently, the Ice Sports Arena has become the home rink for Birmingham high school hockey, the Birmingham Unified Kings, and Birmingham high school figure skating, the Girls Birmingham Unified Varsity High School Figure Skating Team.

The Ice Sports Arena also runs its own programs, such as its successful Learn to Skate program. Just last year, they had 365 participants in the program. They were recently recognized by U.S. Figure Skating and ranked 11th in Michigan.

Every year, the Ice Sports Arena hosts the annual Birmingham Ice Show, which features children in the Learn to Skate program and the figure skating program.

The Ice Sports Arena is now open year round, allowing them to offer more camps and open skates.

“Our facility is extremely clean. People come here from other states and other communities and they walk in and they can’t believe that the arena’s 50 years old because it looks like it’s brand new,” Folk said. “I have a very small crew, but they also take pride in their work.”

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Folk, and Parks and Recreation Manager Carrie Laird encourage people to check out upcoming events at the Ice Sports Arena in the coming year, especially high school games starting in November.

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and that’s what we call it. We call it the dark side, and we’re gonna lay the body.”

Behind two rushing touchdowns by senior quarterback Colton Kinnie, Seaholm picked up the 20-0 win over Avondale to extend the Maples’ win streak to five this year.

Senior running back Granden Kinnie, Colton’s twin brother, added a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.

If you were looking for an offensive showing Friday night, this wasn’t the game for you, as the Maples’ defense was on full display.

Avondale made a healthy number of trips to the Seaholm redzone, but Seaholm’s defense slammed the door shut each time forcing turnovers and fourth down stops.

Offensively, the game stood at 7-0 until the fourth quarter, largely due to the fact that Seaholm kept getting in its own way, turning the ball over three times in Avondale territory.

Seaholm attempted to go through the air in the first half, but after some early difficulties, the Maples went back to what they know best.

“In the first half, we got a little too cute and tried to pass the ball,” Granden Kinnie said. “Second half, we ground and pound baby, and we had towels so it helped our hands.”

Colton Kinnie’s second rushing touchdown of the day with six minutes left in the fourth quarter forced Avondale to move the ball through the air, but the Seaholm defense remained stout.

While many of the names and faces are familiar from the 2022 Seaholm team that fell to Birmingham Groves in districts, Seaholm is motivated and ready for the state playoffs this year.

The obstacle for Seaholm last year was overcoming its first loss after starting the season 7-0, which then propelled into a 1-3 finish in 2022.

This season, Seaholm decided to get that out of the way early with a week two loss to Detroit U of D Jesuit, and it’s done wonders for the Maples.

“Compared to last year, we had that loss late, which propelled us until a 1-3 stretch,” Granden Kinnie said. “A tough, tough stretch.

I think this year, we needed that. We needed that gut check, and that has really propelled us forward. Our two-way guys are getting grittier and grittier, and our offensive line is just kicking ass.”

Seaholm will face Oak Park Oct. 13 at Seaholm High School in the most crucial regular-season game yet for the Maples. With a win, Seaholm would be crowned 2023 Oakland Activities Association Blue Champions.

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Proceeds of this fundraiser went towards the ongoing refurbishment and renovation of the library and its recent reading garden, children’s and adult summer reading programs, and the purchase of DVDs for the library’s collection.

Kielbasa Kings Polka Band performed live Oktoberfest oompah music at the event.

Winners were announced toward the end of the event for the Oktoberfest raffle.

The variety of prizes were comprised of gift cards and goods from favorite local businesses.

Rouquet said her favorite part of the event is the raffle because of how the emcee announces the winners.

“When our emcee speaks in the microphone and announces the winners, it is wonderful and very funny. A lot of people look forward to it,” Rouquet said.

During Oktoberfest, the library was filled with the community socializing and enjoying the celebration of German culture.

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BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11 a.m Oct. 1, an officer was dispatched to the police station lobby to take a report regarding a road rage incident.

A 65-year-old man from Bloomfield Hills said he was involved in an altercation with an unknown driver in a black SUV. The suspect threw a coffee into the man’s car through an open window after the man informed the suspect that the suspect had run a stop sign and pulled in front of the man.

An investigation is ongoing.

Damage and dog feces found on vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Haynes Street for a report of vehicle damage that occurred the morning of Sept. 15 while the vehicle was parked in the street.

Officers observed multiple scratches and dog feces on the car’s fender. An investigation is ongoing.

Pontiac woman arrested for intoxicated driving

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 16, a patrolling officer observed two vehicles traveling more than 15 mph above the posted limit on northbound Woodward, near Madison.

That officer joined another Birmingham officer already in pursuit to pull over

both vehicles. Officers noticed signs of intoxication in the driver of one of the vehicles, a 22-year-old Pontiac woman. She failed sobriety evaluations and was arrested for operating while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.

Warren man flees after hearing police siren

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 16 at approximately 10 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a vehicle traveling 87 mph in a 50 mph zone on northbound Woodward Avenue, near Big Beaver Road.

When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop with overhead emergency lights and sirens, the driver accelerated and fled northbound. Police later located the driver, a 19-year-old Warren resident, and charges were sought for reckless driving, and fleeing and eluding police.

Stolen vehicle located in Highland Park

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to a home in the 1900 block of Pembroke Sept. 17 to take a stolen vehicle report.

The vehicle’s owner said his locked vehicle was stolen from his driveway sometime after 11 p.m. the previous night. Police were able to locate the vehicle in Highland Park and recover it. An investigation is ongoing.

Company loses $1K in fraud

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 18 at approximately noon, an officer was dispatched to the police station lobby to take a fraud report.

A woman who works at a business in the 300 block of West Maple said she was tricked into buying multiple Apple gift cards on a company credit card for a person posing as her boss via text message.

The company is out $1,000. An investigation is ongoing.

Amazon package reported stolen

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 9 p.m. on Sept. 18, an officer was dispatched to the 1700 block of Villa for a report of an Amazon package stolen from a porch Sept. 14.

The item, a book, was valued at approximately $4. An investigation is ongoing.

$5K bike stolen on Adams

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 20 at approximately 5 p.m, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Adams Road regarding a report of larceny.

The victim, a 49-year-old man from Royal Oak, stated his bicycle, valued at $5,000, was stolen from the side of a nearby building. The bike was not secured at the time.

Witnesses observed an unknown male wearing a gray baseball cap, black shoes, and an American flag T-shirt riding away on the bike. An investigation is ongoing.

DoorDash food missing from customer’s driveway

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 p.m. on Sept. 1, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Elm Street regarding a report of a larceny.

A 32-year-old man said his DoorDash food delivery order was missing from his

driveway. A confirmation picture verified that the food was placed in the man’s driveway. Not long after the food was delivered, the man also had groceries being delivered.

The man stated that the groceries’ contents were accounted for, but the food delivery was missing. He placed an incident report with both delivery companies and was refunded for his loss.

Items still missing from recovered vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — A vehicle was stolen sometime after midnight Sept. 23 in the 500 block of Aspen Road, the owner said.

The owner had left items of value in the vehicle.

Officers were able to identify and recover the stolen vehicle in Detroit. It had damage and signs of forced entry. Some of the victim’s property was recovered, while other items were missing. An investigation is ongoing.

Stolen vehicle suspect flees scene

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 22, at approximately 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Pierce Street to take a stolen vehicle report.

A 22-year-old Taylor man told them that someone had tried to steal his vehicle.

Witnesses identified a black SUV leaving the scene.

Officers identified the suspect fleeing in the black SUV and attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled at a high speed. The investigation is ongoing.

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EAGLE VOTERS TO DECIDE SENIOR, MARIJUANA AND SCHOOL PROPOSALS, LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS In the Eagle’s coverage area, voters will decide a library board race and a senior millage proposal Nov. 7. Below are profiles for the candidates and the exact language of the proposal as it will appear on the ballot. Candidates who were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. (I) indicated an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.

Birmingham Library Board Four candidates are running for three, four-year terms.

Wendy Friedman

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: Independent College Counselor Municipality of residence: Birmingham For how long: 3+ years Online campaign information: Instagram/ Facebook @wendyforlibraryboard Education: New York University, BA Journalism, NYIT, MA, Communications Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: I will further BPL’s mission by ensuring our library staff has the support needed to navigate Friedman challenges to intellectual freedom, uphold diverse collections, and maintain inclusive programs for all patrons.

I will continue the excellent board work of developing the new strategic plan by contributing innovative ideas to support the library’s future growth. As an active leader, I would use my talent and experience to ensure we have the money to fund our goals.

Curtis Trimble

Age: 49 Occupation: Investment manager Municipality of residence: Birmingham For how long: 8 Years Online campaign information: None Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Swarthmore College and Masters in Business Administration from Rice University Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: Providing positive support and objective advice define my primary goals as a Baldwin Public Trimble Library Board Member. I anticipate doing so will enable Baldwin’s excellent professional staff to continue enhancing access to the facility and its resources at levels Birmingham deserves.

Maintaining fiscal discipline while concurrently replenishing Baldwin’s trust funds and magnifying its fundraising rank of paramount importance for supporting Baldwin. I believe my finance, accounting, and fundraising abilities will serve these efforts very well.

Karen Gilbert Rock (I)

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: Retired from Birmingham Public Schools Municipality of residence: Birmingham, MI For how long: I have lived in Birmingham, MI for 32 years. I lived in Bloomfield Township & Beverly Hills prior to living in Birmingham.

Online campaign information: None Education: BA in Economics from The University of Michigan. MBA from the University of Detroit.

Previously and currently held elected offices: I have been a member of the Board of Trustees at Baldwin PubGilbert Rock lic Library in Birmingham, MI for 2.5 years, since March 2021.

Top goals: I would like to continue to work as a team with other board members, the director, and library staff to develop policies and to maintain and enhance services to meet the needs of and attract community members, organizations, and businesses.

Creating a welcoming library that engages a wide variety of the community and expanding the library’s role as a user-friendly community center are essential features of a successful library in Birmingham.

Jennifer Wheeler (I)

Age: 43 Occupation: Travel Advisor Municipality of residence: Birmingham For how long: 12 years Online campaign information: None Education: Western Michigan Previously and currently held elected offices: Baldwin Public Library Board and Trustee in Birmingham, MI Top goals:

-Innovation: Baldwin is ever changing to meet the needs of the community. By supporting that staff to attend training, they bring back new ideas.

-Accessibility: It is important that community Wheeler members feel welcome and well served. This can be achieved by supporting a diversified collection, amazing customer service and through building improvements to make it easier to use and access the library.

-Personnel- By retaining staff, it helps the community feel welcomed when they return.

Birmingham Senior Millage Proposal

Do you approve of the addition of a new 0.33 mill levy to collect approximately $1,053,750 per year in revenue to be disbursed to the City of Birmingham for the purpose of making interim improvements and establishing a sinking fund for a senior center that will provide an array of services for older citizens for a three year term, ending on July 1, 2027?

Ordinance Amending Prohibition of Marihuana Sales Shall the Birmingham City Code ordinance, Chapter 26 – Businesses, Article XII, which currently prohibits the sale of marihuana in the City of Birmingham, be amended to authorize and allow one (1) medical marihuana facility and one (1)

marihuana recreational establishment to operate in the City of Birmingham?

Bloomfield Hills Schools Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage Renewal Proposal This proposal, if approved by the electors, will continue the authority last approved by the electors in 2018 and which expires with the 2023 levy for the Bloomfield Hills Schools to levy a building and site sinking fund millage, the proceeds of which will be used to make improvements and repairs to the School District’s facilities. Pursuant to State law, the expenditure of the building and site sinking fund millage proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for teacher, administrator or employee salaries, maintenance, or other operating expenses. Shall the Bloomfield Hills Schools, County of Oakland, Michigan, be authorized to continue to levy 0.6976 mills ($0.70 per $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of three (3) years, being the years 2024 to 2026, inclusive, to create a building and site sinking fund to be used for the construction or repair of school buildings, school security improvements, the acquisition or upgrading of technology, the acquisition of student transportation vehicles, trucks and vans registered under the Michigan vehicle code, parts, supplies, and equipment used for the maintenance of these vehicles or for other purposes permitted by law? This millage would provide estimated revenues to the School District of approximately $3,380,000 during the 2024 calendar year, if approved and levied.

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UTICA — No matter where they finish or how well they do in the regular season, the Utica Unicorns always find a way to get the job done when it matters most.

The Unicorns finished third in the inaugural regular season of the United Shore Professional Baseball League before winning the championship, their first of five in the league’s eight seasons, and 2023 was another storybook season for Unicorns manager Jim Essian and his squad.

“I think there’s a lot of luck involved,” Essian said. “I really do. Yeah, we’re winning some championships, and we probably should’ve won in 2022, but I think a lot of it is luck and some of it is my experience of knowing how to put a ball team together.

I’ve been around the block a few times. A lot of it is luck, but I attribute the success I’ve had to the players I’ve had.”

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9 at Jimmy John’s Field to earn the team’s fourth championship in the past five seasons.

United Shore Professional Baseball League Pitcher of the Year Andrew Huffman took the mound for the Unicorns, tossing two innings and earning four strikeouts.

Huffman had thrown just two days prior, facing 20 batters, in the team’s 8-7 quarterfinals win over the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers, but Huffman said he was ready to give his team everything he had.

“Going into the championship game, I wanted to give our team whatever I had left in the tank,” Huffman said. “It’s not ideal to have that amount of volume in a short period of time, but at this point in our careers, we don’t know how many championship games we have left to play. It felt like a no-brainer.”

A bright spot for the Unicorns all season was their pitching staff, and they showed up when the team needed them most as Conner Tomasic, Garrett Bonnett, Matt Colucci, and Ben Krizen all threw impressively in the championship game to lead the Unicorns.

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ROSEVILLE — Under a bright sun and across from DJ Chuck and DJ Marek spinning tunes, Robert Reece sat next to the 1965 Ford Mustang convertible he owns with his wife, Carol Reece.

Reece, of Fraser, was among the 60 classic car owners who displayed their hot rods, muscle cars and pickup trucks during the annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show held Sept. 23.

The event, on Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, was presented by the Roseville Downtown Development Authority. The show gave car buffs the chance to mingle with each other, as spectators checked out the souped-up vehicles on display.

Carol Reece usually accompanies her husband to car shows and cruises, but he did Jammin’ at the Junction solo. But not for long, as many visitors stopped by to ask him about his light blue Mustang with its 289 engine, fuzzy dice and luggage rack he bought in Nashville.

“We bought the car in 1984. The original color was midnight blue,” Reece said. “It’s got the original ashtray, door handle, radio and horse emblem in front of it. My wife and I both drive it. Carol is the one who picked out the color.”

When they bought the car nearly 40 years ago, it came with some problems.

“We found out the frame was shot,” Reece said. “We didn’t know we bought a piece of junk then.”

The couple took it to a local collision shop, which went out of business.

Therefore, the Mustang sat quiet for a long time.

“We shoved it away for 10 years,” Reece said. “We didn’t know what we were going to do with it. We had a lot of money invested in it. We didn’t know if we could get anything out of it.”

The couple eventually found two men who made the Mustang’s engine rev again.

“Jerry did all the mechanical work on it,” Reece said. “Kevin brought it back from the scrapyard. He did the restoration from the frame up. Most of this car is all new.”

The Reeces take the Mustang to all kinds of car shows and even have brought it to nursing homes for people to view it.

“One lady, when we pulled up, she said, ‘Stop that car. That’s a Mustang,’” Reece said.

“People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car.’ It’s nice that people do enjoy it. That’s what this is all about.”

ABOVE: Fraser resident Robert Reece, in his 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, was among the car buffs who displayed classic cars at the annual Jammin’ at the Junction Sept. 23 in Roseville.

RIGHT: Jamie Victory, of St. Clair Shores, brought his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan “White Lightening KITT” to Jammin’ at the Junction.

Victory, of St. Clair Shores, is writing a book about his experiences with the van.

LEFT: Robert and Carol Reece like to take the ’65 Ford Mustang convertible to local car shows and cruises. “People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car,’” Robert Reece said.

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ever had,” she said.

Blanco shared that while bullying has not changed since she was in school, bullies now have new ways to carry out this behavior against their victims. With social media, kids no longer have to spread rumors in person. Now, they can do the damage hiding behind a screen.

“The weaponry to perpetrate bullying cuts a wider and deeper swath, but the impulse of what creates that kind of cruelty remains the same,” Blanco said.

Parenting a victim

Lisa Khoury is a school psychologist in the Grosse Pointe Public School System and is in private practice at Associated Psychologists in St. Clair Shores.

Khoury said that sometimes the first sign parents may notice in their child who is being bullied is social isolation. Changes in friends or social activity may be due to a child wanting to avoid the bullies, or it could be because they were not invited.

Blanco said that it is important to understand that sometimes the more subtle kind of bullying can be the most hurtful.

Jodee Blanco and Brother Rice High School Principal Ed Okuniewski participated in a seminar on bullying.

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“Bullying isn’t just the mean things we do. It’s all the kinds of things we never do,” Blanco said.

She explains that bullies can attack in more ways than physical.

“The moment a child starts asking themselves what’s wrong with me is the moment that potential long-term damage from bullying has taken root,” Blanco said. “If you are a parent, you have to be aware that, if your child is lonely or feeling isolated or left out,

the potential damage of that can be severe.”

Blanco said the first thing a parent should do to help their child is help them find a brand-new social outlet separate from school. She suggests looking into programs offered by park districts, museums, camps and libraries.

“While you want to work with the school institutionally on the bullying itself, the first thing you need is to perform triage on your lonely child and give them hope that if they are not fitting in at school, there are still other places where they will fit in and can make friends,” Blanco said.

Khoury said a parent should sit down with their child and talk to them about what is happening. She suggested parents ask their child how they think they can solve this problem, helping them along the way.

“The concept behind that is to empower the students to take charge of the situation,” Khoury said.

Blanco added that working in partnership with the school is essential. She said one of the most common mistakes people tend to make is focusing solely on punishing the bully.

Punishing the bully

When parents find out their child is a

bully, Khoury said, they should treat it like a “teachable moment” and practice “restorative justice approaches.” For example, she suggests asking a child who is a bully to write an apology letter to the student they are bullying.

“The most effective way to diminish bullying in a school is to treat the bullies with compassion and engage in restorative practices when it comes to discipline and to help their target to become more socially confident and also to deepen their ability to forgive,” Blanco said.

Blanco said that parents should engage in compassionate forms of discipline if they find out their child is the bully. For example, a bully may benefit from doing random acts of kindness for a different person each day and recording how that person responded to that act and how that response made them feel.

“If you have a kid who’s mean at school, your child is crying out for help,” Blanco said. “Do everything you can to find out what’s causing this hunger and what is causing this cry for help, and work backward from there.”

For more information on Blanco’s story and insights, visit her website at jodeeblanco. com.

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Reece believes there are different reasons people enjoy vintage cars.

“The way they look, how they were built. You can just look at a car and know the different ages,” Reece said. “The ’57 Chevy had one look. The ’58 Chevy had a distinctive look. The ’59 Chevy had one look.”

Not far away from Reece, Jamie Victory was “Jammin’ at the Junction.” Victory — well-known in St. Clair Shores for his disc jockey skills and fashionable Detroit Tigers uniform — displayed his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan he calls White Lightning KITT. It’s written on the front window, high enough so he can see when driving.

He got the “KITT” nickname from the 1980s television show “Knight Rider,” starring David Hasselhoff. Victory has owned three different vehicles he has called “White Lightning,” named after a “bad storm.”

“I was looking out my back door, and it looked like white lightning,” Victory said.

Victory has decorated his van with fuzzy dice and two stuffed animal tigers that pay homage to his favorite sports team. He

also has a large teddy bear that fits snugly into the passenger seat. It keeps the memory of his mother alive.

“I got this teddy bear from a biker picnic,” he said. “I named it after my mom, Teddy.”

Victory plans to share his stories about White Lightning with others. He’s in the process of writing a book called “Adventures of Jamie Victory and White Lightening III KITT.” “I’m almost there. It should be out soon, hopefully,” he said. “I asked my grandmother, ‘Can you help me to write a book?’

She started helping me. She got sick. She passed away. When I got White Lightning II, I started writing again.”

One fun experience was participating in this year’s St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade.

“I had people on both sides of the street yelling, ‘White Lightning. Hey, Jamie!’”

Victory said. “I never had so much fun.”

Victory has a daily ritual with the vehicle.

“I keep him clean and shiny. I wipe him down every day,” Victory said. “Every night before I go to bed, I hug and kiss him. He’s my buddy.”

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METRO DETROIT — You don’t have to look out the window to know that the seasons are changing. But as the days gradually grow darker and colder, sometimes it’s easy to feel that change if chilly drafts sneak through a home’s doors and windows.

Shlome BenEzra, vice president of WeatherGard, said drafts can cause several problems to a home. While they can affect a resident’s comfort level, they also can open a path for bugs or even small rodents to enter. And then there is the energy inefficiency.

“It definitely has a pretty drastic effect on heating costs,” BenEzra added.

According to WeatherGard, drafts can happen when there is an imbalance of pressure in the home. And a key entryway for drafts is faulty windows.

BenEzra said improper window installation can create drafts, and he added that “certain builder-grade windows warp after five to 10 years.” The solution to fixing an old, deteriorating window is typically replacement, he said.

Amy Pilarski, Detroit-area general manager from Renewal by Andersen, explained that window drafts can have multiple causes. For instance, she said, a draft may result from a window track getting clogged with debris, which means that it won’t shut or lock properly.

“I think one of the biggest things that we see is that people don’t clean their windows on a regular basis,” she said. “Oftentimes if the lock won’t line up, they just need to clean out the track debris.”

Some window frame types or materials, such as vinyl, are also more draft-prone, Pilarski said.

“Vinyl is going to expand and contract

with the seasons in Michigan,” she said. “When it’s hot and it’s cold, a lot of time, the vinyl will get warped.”

Pilarski said most window companies, including hers, will come out and do a free inspection of a customer’s windows. But she said homeowners can also do their part to examine windows for drafts by checking for colder air, condensation, whistling noises, or by looking at the outside of the windows for signs.

“If they see any kind of gap where the caulking will go, that might indicate water leakage or shrinkage of the window,” she said. “Or there will be gaps in the window, so it’ll start to sag. You’ll actually see a smile effect. That’s called the ‘vinyl smile.’”

Pilarski said wood and fiberglass window frames need to be painted every couple of years in order to prevent rot. In terms of more longterm solutions, she said Renewal by Andersen offers a composite window frame material made of thermoplastic polymer and wood fiber that resists seasonal wear and tear.

“When you mix those two products together, the wood can’t rot,” she said. “The polymer can expand or retract with the seasons.”

Pilarski added that there are lots of choices out there in terms of energy-efficient windows, from double panes to triple panes and coatings.

“Now a lot of the windows out there come with some kind of coating on the inside that will help reflect or deflect heat,” she explained.

“Glass has come a long way in the last 10 years.”

Pilarski said preventing door drafts is, in many ways, going to involve the same issues.

The age of the door comes into play, as both solid and hollow doors tend to warp over time, especially with Michigan’s seasonal weather, she said.

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“Depending on what it is, some things can start going bad after seven to 10 years,” she said. “It’s mostly due to the seasons here because we have such extremes. One minute, it’s hot; the next minute, it’s cold.”

Other possible fixes for door drafts include adjusting the door so that it hinges properly, as well as fixing the caulking or weather stripping around the door if necessary, she said.

“After time, the weather stripping can really start to show wear and tear,” Pilarski said.

BenEzra also said the wood components of doors can be prone to rot and swelling over time.

“The door doesn’t shut properly. The weather strips don’t hit exactly where they’re supposed to,” he said. “Sometimes you can repair a door depending on the condition it’s in with new weather strips. But more often than not, if it’s deteriorated, it’s time to replace the door.”

Find out more about WeatherGard in Farmington by visiting weathergard.com or by calling (800) 377-8886. Learn more about Renewal by Andersen of Detroit, in Wixom, by visiting renewalbyandersen.com or by calling (586) 352-3527.

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In their first season in the USPBL, there’s no doubt they made their marks in the league as newcomers.

As players head off to play for their respective college teams or pursue their careers in another league, the Unicorns will look to defend their championship title with some new names and faces in 2024.

As difficult as the Unicorns season got, the bond the team built together in a short time was something special, and the team will look to replicate that next season.

“That was the thing that kept us in it,” Huffman said. “Even when we were losing, we were still having a good time and enjoying our time out there with each other.

I think that helped a lot. We all liked each other, and we didn’t want to go home.”

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Diamond Hoppers with a 4-for-4 day at the plate, driving in two RBIs. Aberouette tallied a hit and three RBIs while Goodin went 3-for-5 with three runs scored. Jacob Harsany fanned seven batters in four innings of work.

The Unicorns should extend a special thank-you to SUNY Brockport, the State University of New York-Brockport, for providing three key players in Colucci, Pastore and Huffman.

All three players played their 2023 Division III collegiate season at SUNY Brockport and missed the Unicorns’ season opener to finish their college baseball season.

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Colucci was awarded Most Valuable Player for the championship game after throwing three hitless innings and fanning seven.

While the Unicorns offense was less than impressive all season, it came into the championship game red hot, averaging just over seven runs per game in its last four matchups.

The Unicorns scored out the gate early as Lucas Goodin, Phil Matulia, and Felix Aberouette all tallied RBI singles in the third inning to give the Unicorns an early 3-0 lead. Patrick Baggett scored the game’s first run for the Unicorns after hitting a triple earlier in the inning.

Every fairy tale ending has a little bit of adversity before it, and the Unicorns stared down elimination early in the playoffs as they trailed the Beavers 7-1 in the fourth inning in the quarterfinals.

Aberouette started the comeback with a solo home run in the sixth, and the entire Unicorns offense followed suit as the team scored two in the seventh, one in the eight, and three in the ninth, as Goodin drove in the game-deciding RBI to win 8-7.

After allowing seven runs by the fourth inning, the Unicorns pitching staff allowed only two hits the remainder of the game as Tristan Harvin, Jace Baumann, Colucci and Krizen shut down the Beavers offense.

From there, the Unicorns felt unbeatable going into the semifinals.

“Honestly, after we pulled that one off, I thought there was no way we were losing now,” Unicorns outfielder Nick Pastore said.

“It was just kind of the mindset, like, ‘We won the first one, might as well just win it all now.’”

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4B - BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE, October 11, 2023

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

OCT. 11

Preview party for fall exhibits: See opening of “Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit,” “LeRoy Foster: Solo Show,” “Carl Toth: Reordering Fictions” and “Ash Arder: Flesh Tones,” 6-9 p.m., Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

Comedy fundraiser: Benefit for Shades of Pink Foundation featuring comedian/breast cancer survivor Tracy DeGraaf, also light dinner and cash bar, 5:30-8 p.m., Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, (248) 729-3166

Outstanding Women Speaker Series: Hear from Ann Manix Oct. 19 and Becca Mix Nov. 30, 5-7 p.m., also open house, The Village Club, 190 E. Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, free but reservations required, (248) 644-3450, ext. 223

OCT. 14

See partial solar eclipse: Nearly half the sun will be covered by moon between 11:46 a.m. and 2:25 p.m., catch glimpse with Cranbrook Institute of Science astronomy expert and Warren Astronomical Society members, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, registration encouraged, science.cranbrook.edu/explore/programs/events

Book sale: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., also Nov. 11, Dec. 9 and Jan. 13, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, btpl.org/friends

Halloween Hoot: Enjoy spooky family fun on the nature trails, 5:40-9:10 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, register at dinosaurhill.org/hoot

OCT. 15

Java and Jazz series: Featuring Ryan Bills Trio, 9 a.m.noon, Beverly Park, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, villagebeverlyhills.com/newslist.php

OCT. 19

Keep Your Marbles Club: Brain/memory group aimed at lowering risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, all ages welcome, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us

OCT. 21

Trail Rally: Teams search for answers to puzzles, followed by pizza dinner, for ages 18 and older, Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 341-6485

OCT. 21 ‘Anatomy of Gray’: An enchanting story of love and loss, 8 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and 20-21 and 2 p.m. Oct. 14 and 22, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, StDunstansTheatre.com ‘Jersey Boys’: Performed by Birmingham Village Players, select dates Oct. 27-Nov. 12, 34660 Woodward Ave., birmingham villageplayers.com

OCT. 27

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon 10:30 a.m. every Friday, Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP by previous Monday, www.seniormens clubbirmingham.com

NOV. 2

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP two weeks prior to each event, chriswludyka@ outlook.com, (248) 303-7339, thebirminghammetropolitanwomensclub.weebly.com

Brunch with ‘Babs’: Social media influencer/grandma Barbara Costello shares tips for fall, all proceeds benefit ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation, 11 a.m., Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham, chadtough.org/ brunch-with-babs Needlecraft Club: 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us

NOV. 9 & 11

Chamber Music Detroit: Aeolus Quartet & Friends play Mozart, 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 8 p.m. Nov. 11, Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/season80

ONGOING

Movie discussion club: Meets 7 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

OCT. 20-21

OCT. 20-22

OCT. 26

Chamber Music Detroit: Opening concert of 80th season, features Pacifica Quartet and Karen Slack, 8-9:30 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/season80

Fall Festival: Beer garden, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music, straw tower, food trucks, axe throwing, cornhole contest and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, schoolfarm.org/fall-fest Hoot N’ Howl Hayride: Search for nocturnal animal activity, also campfire, cider and doughnuts, 7:30 p.m., Thelma Spencer Park, 3701 John R Road in Rochester, more at eventbrite.com

Mean Mary: Concert by singer and multi-instrumentalist who overcame near fatal car accident and paralyzed vocal chord, 8 p.m., MAMA’s Coffeehouse at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, meanmary.com UFOs over Michigan: Learn from state director for Michigan Chapter of Mutual UFO Network, 7 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, btpl.org

OCT. 14-15

Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29, Public Parking Lot 6, 660 N. Old Woodward Ave., www.ALLINBirmingham.com/Farmers Market Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m.

Nov. 7 and 21, NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, (586) 879-4674, birminghamstamp.club Book club: Meets 10 a.m. every fourth Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu Halloween activities: Trick-or-treating from 3:305 p.m., costume parade from 5:15-5:25 p.m. and Halloween Fest from 5-6:30 p.m., Main Street and Farmers Market lot in downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi.com/ trick-or-treat-downtown

OCT. 25

Trick or treat: Also crafts, games, activities and more, 4:30-6:30 p.m., then food truck rally 4-8 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, btpl.org

ONGOING

Fall color walks: 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 29 at Tenhave Woods, and 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Cummingston Park, all free and in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/ Nature-Walks Zoo Boo: 2-6 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and 20-22, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, zooboo. detroitzoo.org Downtown BOO!kley: Witches Night Out from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Ghost Chase from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20, Trick or Treat Stroll from noon-3 p.m. and Monster Mash from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 28, and more, various locations in Berkley, downtownnbookley.com

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LIBRARY TO HOST TEEN MONSTER MAKEUP CONTEST ON OCT. 24

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize.

Pizza will be provided at the end of the program.

Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.

STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT THE SPITFIRE GRILL’ AT BALDWIN THEATRE ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement.

Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

Local Girl Scout chooses Charlotte’s Wings as Gold Award beneficiary ROCHESTER HILLS — When working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can attain, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School graduate Katelyn Kohn was looking for a project that would provide a real solution to an issue in her community.

Kohn observed that children who are frequently forced to spend time in the hospital don’t get the same normalcy as healthy kids. Even simple things like going to visit the library and find a book that captivates them might not be possible for them.

She explained she “wanted to give children a library experience while in the hospital, allowing them to choose a book safely off portable carts” and “wanted to provide normalcy for children during their stay.”

She worked with Charlotte’s Wings to create five portable libraries for the five floors of the in-patient unit of Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She worked on gaining sponsors of $500 for each of the five carts, and also raised $300 through fundraising endeavors such as water and snow cone sales.

Founded in March 2008, Charlotte’s Wings has been dedicated to helping children and families throughout Michigan cope with the challenges of serious illness and health crises by donating new books. Charlotte’s Wings has donated over 140,000 books to their partner hospitals and hospices throughout Michigan. With this donation, Charlotte’s Wings was able to create book carts with themes such as princesses and superheroes.

“We were so moved by Katelyn’s connection with our mission and with her project’s ambitions. Her Gold award provided a wonderful opportunity for Katelyn and Charlotte’s Wings to work together to make a real difference to children and their families spending time at Children’s Hospital in Detroit,” Jennifer Buck, the executive director of Charlotte’s Wings, said in a press release. For more information, email charlotteswings@gmail.com.