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WEST BLOOMFIELD — As part of the presidential primary election ballot Feb. 27, voters will decide on the renewal of a West Bloomfield School District millage. The non-homestead tax rate of 18.6967 would not be levied on primary residences — just commercial, rental and other properties. Although the district can only levy 18 mills on non-homestead property each year, the portion of the millage above 18 mills would protect the district from potential Headlee Amendment rollbacks in the future, according to a press release from the district. The Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution calls for millage rates in communities to be reduced to offset increases in overall taxable values exceeding the rate of inflation in a given year. The West Bloomfield School District Board of Education unani-

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ICED PINK Players hold “I SKATE FOR” signs. Those who attended the game also had an opportunity to provide support, with proceeds going to pediatric cancer research and blood cancer research.

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s hockey players took part in the second “Pink in the Rink” hockey event Feb. 10 at the St. Mary’s Athletic Complex. The event was held in support of pediatric cancer charities, with St. Mary’s taking on Birmingham Brother Rice.

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mously approved placing the operating millage renewal on the ballot. If approved, the district’s ballot proposal would renew the 18 nonhomestead mills that were last approved by voters in 2014, and two non-homestead mills that were approved in 2021. The proposal would also renew 5 hold harmless mills that were approved by voters in 2014. Those mills are levied on primary residences in the district. A mill is $1 for every $1,000 of a home’s taxable value. In 1994, Proposal A set a minimum level of per-pupil funding for all school districts. Districts that already spent more than that, like West Bloomfield, were allowed to levy a hold harmless millage, with voter approval, to maintain that funding rate. The district is authorized “to levy not more than 18 mills on nonhomestead property and not more than the 4.6587 hold harmless mills previously approved by the voters on homestead property,” a press release states. “However, for fiscal year 2023/24, the School District needed to levy only 3.1426 mills (of the 4.6587 mills authorized) against homestead property to hold itself harmless to obtain the Foundation Allowance.”

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represented. The Wolverines’ roster included four West Bloomfield graduates and a former coach. Senior defensive back Makari Paige, junior running back Donovan Edwards, freshman offensive lineman Amir Herring and freshman wide receiver Semaj Morgan are all West Bloomfield High graduates. West Bloomfield can also lay claim to a coaching connection. Michigan wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy led the Lakers for 11 seasons, including when the program won a Division 1 state championship in 2020.

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University of Michigan running back Donovan Edwards was among four West Bloomfield High graduates who were a part of the Wolverines’ national championship roster this past season. Edwards is pictured during the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game against the University of Washington Jan. 8. Senior defensive back Makari Paige, freshman offensive lineman Amir Herring and freshman wide receiver Semaj Morgan were the other West Bloomfield High graduates who were on Michigan’s roster.

Birmingham man advocates for organ donation after 2 heart transplants BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan with his undergrad, Birmingham resident Erik Morganroth woke up and suddenly could not catch his breath. He decided to go to Beaumont Hospital for some tests. Morganroth was declining and they decided to move him to the University of Michigan Hos-

pital. Both sides of his heart were kept pumping through a machine. While he was on life support, he was put in an artificial coma and was woken up every few days to make sure he was not experiencing brain damage. He was on the machine for 34 days, which at the time, was the longest anyone had ever been on it. “They didn’t really think I was going to make it based on how sick I was,” Morganroth said. After over a month on life support, he was able to receive a heart transplant.

When he returned home, he met his wife, with whom he has two children. About 12 years after his transplant, abnormalities to the structure of the heart were found during an annual checkup. After more evaluation from doctors, he was listed for another heart transplant. However, Morganroth shared how this time around was different. When he first got sick, his parents were the ones making most of the decisions for him. At the time of his second transplant, See HEART on page 18A

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Maple Theater managers Jon and Lauren Goldstein announced the closure Feb. 5, thanking “everyone who bought a ticket, ate a meal or worked a shift” in a statement on the theater’s website, themapletheater.com.

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Maple Theater in Bloomfield Township has permanently closed its doors. Theater managers Jon and Lauren Goldstein announced the closure Feb. 5, thanking “everyone who bought a ticket, ate a meal or worked a shift” in a statement on the theater’s website. “Being able to operate a theater in our own community was one of the great privileges of our lives,” the Goldsteins said in a statement. The Goldsteins, of Cloud Nine Theater Partners, also released a more detailed statement announcing the closure on social media. “Our lease has expired, and after months of difficult deliberations, we have decided that it is time to end our run as operators of this wonderful institution,” the statement reads. “We have been honored to be stewards of the Maple Theater and appreciate all the support and patronage from the community for the past 12 years.” The Maple opened in 1977 as the Maple 1-2-3, showing independent, art and foreign films. The Goldsteins — who took over The Maple in 2012 — said the pandemic had “huge effects” on independent art house theaters. “We are proud that we stayed open and continued to serve people during such a crazy time. We worked hard to try to return to pre-pandemic attendance. And while there were tangible glimmers of hope, we are unable to make the financial commitment necessary to keep The Maple a first-class establishment,” they said in a statement. “Anything less would tarnish what we worked so hard over these years to build. Like any good story, we don’t know how The Maple Theatre’s tale will end. We just know we have reached the end of our chapter.” The closure follows the loss of Royal Oak’s Main Art Theatre in June 2021 and Cinema Detroit leaving its Midtown Detroit location in June 2023. The statement said the theater has made an agreement with Emagine Entertainment to honor its Elite Memberships with a complimentary one-year Emagine Extras membership, noting that outstanding gift cards can be exchanged with an Emagine gift card at the Birmingham 8. Details are available on the Maple’s website. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A partnership between the West Bloomfield Fire Department and Families Against Narcotics could help those who are battling substance abuse find a path toward recovery. Hope and Healing is a hospital- and fire-and-rescue-based version of FAN’s flagship Hope Not Handcuffs program, which has connected people to addiction treatment more than 11,600 times since its launch in 2017, according to a press release. The program “aims to bring community organizations together to find viable treatment options for individuals seeking help to reduce their dependence on prescription medications, heroin, alcohol and other drugs,” the release states. Anyone who is battling substance abuse can go to any Hope and Healing affiliated fire department or community partner to ask for help. “They will be greeted with support, compassion and respect,” the release states. A trained FAN volunteer will meet with them and work with FAN’s call center to get them the treatment they need, according to the release. Individuals can also access treatment by calling FAN’s “Hope Line” at (833) 202-4673. The partnership is in response to the opioid crisis, which numerous drug companies and pharmacies have been sued for fueling. “The program connects those struggling with substance use disorders to treatment options and FAN programming,” West Bloomfield Deputy Fire Marshal Dave DeBoer said in the press release. “Understanding substance disorders extends beyond the person who is fighting to get free from opioids, alcohol, or other drugs; Hope & Healing connects family and friends to resources as well.” The stations that are a part of the program are Station 1, 4601 Orchard Lake Road; Station 2, 6925 W. Maple Road; Station 3, 3340 Green Lake Road; Station 4, 5842 Greer Road; Station 5, 5425 W. Maple Road; and Station 9, located at 3300 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake. “We’re so happy to have the police and fire departments in West Bloomfield as partners of ours,” Linda Davis, FAN’s executive director, stated in the release. “We will now be able to expand the reach of our services and help more people find recovery in the West Bloomfield community.”

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The topic of the March meeting is scheduled to be home care options; In April, the topic is hospice and palliative care; in May, the group is scheduled to discuss navigating family dynamics; in June, the topic is problem solving and strategizing; and in July, the group is set to discuss self-care on a strict schedule. “Drop-in to one of or all of our six monthly discussion groups that will provide a welcoming place to connect, share experiences and help one another through the stresses of caregiving,” a press release from JFS states. “While each month has its own topic, we encourage you to come with any questions or concerns to share in a safe place and learn from one another.” For more information, call (248) 970-2279 or (248) 970-2040.

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DEARBORN — According to a study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, researchers determined that 123 roadside assistance providers were killed by passing vehicles between 2015 and 2021. Roadside assistance providers include tow-truck drivers, mobile mechanics, emergency roadside technicians and safety service patrols. “This new research reveals that vehicle collisions with roadside workers are not always the result of poor visibility,” Adrienne Woodland, a spokeswoman for AAA — The Auto Club Group, stated via a press release. “More often than not, speed, driver distractions, and/or impairment are a factor.” According to Woodland, interstates accounted for more than half of roadside-provider deaths. “The study attributes that to drivers traveling at high speeds, while not expecting to encounter pedestrians on freeways,” Woodland stated in the release. “This reinforces the importance that drivers stay focused on the task of driving and be prepared to slow down and move over when approaching workers on the roadside.” AAA also recommends that drivers give space to anyone working on the side of the road and for police, fire and EMS employees. “Every ounce of awareness could be the difference between life and death,” the release states. According to the release, training for roadside assistance providers should include the importance of not working or standing on the traffic-facing side of “the incident” when possible and minimize time spent on the traffic-facing side of the scene. “Let’s remember this study is about real people, not statistics,” Jake Nelson, AAA’s traffic safety and advocacy director, stated in the release. “It’s a shared responsibility to solve this safety challenge. Roadside workers and all of us who drive by them have to take action to move towards zero traffic deaths.” According to the release, The AAA Foundation’s research reinforces the importance of the Safe System Approach to transportation planning. The SSA is a strategic way of leveraging the engineering and behavioral countermeasures proven effective at preventing traffic crashes and the injuries that can result from them.

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Vintage decorating starts with an idea BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Decorating a home with vintage furniture doesn’t have to be hard — just keep in mind the budget and the chosen era. Tim Pearl, a resident of Berkley, designed his office to have a 1930s look. He and his wife, Rebecca, bought their house four years ago, and his office was the last space they had to decorate. During the pandemic, Tim started working at home. “My wife was like, ‘Well, you spend so much time in there, you should really make it your own,’” Pearl said. Pearl said he has always been fascinated by the See VINTAGE on page 13A

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Peek Inside Your Health: Full Body MRI Screenings Unveil Silent Issues Before Symptoms Arise SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Thanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully. As a general rule, when symptoms occur related to cancer, it usually has progressed to stage three or four. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screenings only

cover about 29% of cancers with 71% occurring outside of where doctors are able to screen. However, full body MRI scans can detect cancer in every organ from the top of the head through the genitals and can detect it very early. For a long time, full body MRI scans were available only in select areas outside of Michigan, requiring expensive flights like in Vancouver or California. However, this changed when a clinic opened in Southfield, making these scans available to Metro Detroit residents. “Our advanced MRI screening can detect cancers very early when they are as small as a pencil eraser and are more easily treatable. If cancer goes undetected, however, it can grow into stage three or stage four with difficult

treatments. We can also identify conditions such as brain, abdominal, chest, and groin aneurysms,” stated the founder of the Southfield clinic called Bionicc Body Screening. The primary focus of Bionicc Body Screening is to deliver peace of mind, offering a comprehensive and detailed imaging of the body’s internal structures. The ultimate hope is for excellent health. However, in the event that something is detected, the advanced screening aims to catch any potential issues at their earliest stages. This approach offers the best opportunity for successful treatment outcomes, should the need arise. Robert B., age 50, opted for a full body scan from Bionicc Body Screening and a very small tumor

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Texas who had an extra ticket. “From the minute you pulled into the parking lot, it was electric,” Kalman said. “What a phenomenal experience. … It was … deafening in there. … I was surrounded by maize and blue where our seats were, and it was great.” Along with the competition the Lakers faced during his high school playing days, Paige also credited West Bloomfield’s coaching staff for helping him prepare to play at the next level. “There were very good coaches (who) taught us a lot of things about, just not playcalling, but, like, fundamentals of the game,” Paige said. From Edwards’ perspective, some of the experiences he had during his time with West Bloomfield are equivalent to what he has gone through with Michigan, and he said that playing for the Lakers “absolutely” helped prepare him for a bigger stage. “Everything that happened to me at West Bloomfield is the exact same thing that has happened to me at Michigan, so everything I went through is all coming back full circle,” Edwards said. “It’s great to see what God has done for me, to allow me to continue to grow as a person and as a player.” Herring said that memories throughout the year are his biggest takeaways from the

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national championship experience. However, he also recalled the stiff competition that he faced as a player for West Bloomfield High and how that has paid big dividends for him at Michigan. “Going against really good players year in and year out while I was at West Bloomfield helped me become the player I am here at Michigan, and they gave me the tools to succeed here — being prepared and doing the right things, on and off the field,” Herring said. “So, I feel like West Bloomfield’s a great stepping-stone for me.” The West Bloomfield High connection to Michigan’s national championship team has not escaped Kalman’s attention, as that is part of the memories that he has taken from the Wolverines’ season. “It was something years from now I’ll look back on and be like, ‘Yes, I was there; I saw Michigan, my favorite sports team, win the national championship,’” Kalman said. “I can’t speak highly enough about the experience. … The other thing that was really great to see, being the mayor of Keego Harbor — West Bloomfield is our high school, so it was really great to see four West Bloomfield High School alumni as part of the team. … That was a nice add-on bonus.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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“It was a dream come true but also felt like it was where we were supposed to be,” Edwards said. “We said that we were going to win a national championship. … So, it just felt like the tables had aligned for all the hard work and all the adversity. … It was paying off.” Herring described the atmosphere surrounding the national championship game as “kinda crazy.” There were reportedly more than 72,000 fans in attendance, with the game airing in front of a national television audience on ESPN. “My first year here, getting an opportunity to go to a national championship game, which a lot of people don’t get the opportunity to do — it was a great experience,” Herring said. “It was a pretty cool experience, growing up here in Michigan, seeing the success of Michigan, and finally getting that national championship was a great feeling, being a hometown kid. … Just remembering the journey that it took to go to this national championship, I’ll always cherish the moment.” Keego Harbor Mayor Rob Kalman was among the attendees in Houston. He is a University of Michigan alumnus and a season-ticket holder. Kalman said that he knows someone in

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State legislators propose measure to create fund for highway sound barriers ‘Noise pollution is growing right alongside the size of our interstates’ BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

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TROY — On Jan. 10, Michigan state Reps. Tom Kuhn and Sharon MacDonell introduced a plan to establish a fund for sound barrier construction along state highways on which excessive highway noise has become an issue. The plan of Kuhn, R-Troy, and MacDonell, D-Troy, would create a noise barrier fund in the state treasury to offer grants or loans to local authorities for noise barrier construction. Applicants seeking funding would undergo a review process where proposed projects would be scored

based on criteria including project cost, residents affected and existing noise at the site. The legislation mirrors a similar plan introduced last fall by state Sen. Michael Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “Noise pollution is growing right alongside the size of our interstates,” Kuhn said in a press release. “Our common-sense plan creates a process for local municipalities to seek state funding and secure peace and quiet for people living near busy roadways.” The legislators secured $10 million in the state budget to fund two sections of sound barriers in Troy, which many residents had complained was an ongoing problem. The proposed program would create a new fund allowing additional communities to apply for sound barrier funding without having to wait for the next state See SOUND on page 17A

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espite differing reasons for entering the medical field, women have long played a role in the advancement of medicine. For Dr. Tiffany Inman, her reason was her grandfather. Whether he was picking her up from school or taking her to sporting events, Inman’s grandfather was the one who showed up for everything. “When I was growing up, my grandfather was my favorite person in the world, and I think it was because he was a very young grandfather,” she said. So, at the age of 7, when he stopped talking to Inman and his other grandchildren, it was heartbreaking. “What we didn’t know at the time was that he had a congenital disorder that was eating away at his middle ear. At some point, his middle ear cavity collapsed, and part of his brain fell into his middle ear — he’s fine — but because of that, he stopped talking to

all of his grandkids,” she explained. “When you have hearing loss, some of the hardest voices to hear are children’s voices. They talk fast. They are high-pitched. They talk about things you don’t know. They don’t look at you when they talk to you. So, he just sort of isolated. He would talk to the adults, but not us anymore, and as a child who doesn’t understand, that was just devastating.” Once the family figured out what was going on, Inman was determined to make it easier to communicate with her beloved grandpa. “When I found out it was because he needed hearing aids and couldn’t afford them, I made the resolution that I was going to fix this problem,” Inman said. So she got creative. “If I was talking to him and noticing he’s not really paying attention, he’s not really listening, I would get right up in his face and grab his cheeks and make sure he was listening. He wanted to participate, so that was a really important component. He wasn’t checked out. He just knew he couldn’t particiSee WOMEN on page 15A

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The per-pupil foundation allowance is money the district receives for each student, funded by local property taxes and state school aid payments. Non-homestead property includes business real property, rental homes, vacant land, second homes and commercial personal property, including business equipment and furnishings. Non-homestead taxes are not collected on owned primary residences. School districts in Michigan must levy 18 mills on non-homestead property to receive their full foundation allowance from the state. When a district collects 18 mills, it means that $18 in taxes are collected for every $1,000 of taxable value. According to the district, the proposal is a renewal of an existing millage and not a tax increase, and it makes up approximately 17% of the district’s budget. The non-homestead mills pay for daily operations of the district, including teacher salaries, education programs and more, unlike a bond, which is an amount that voters approve a district to borrow to pay for specific projects,

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such as building and site improvements, and cannot be used for daily expenses, salaries or anything other than what was outlined in the bond proposal. Approval of the proposal would allow the district to maintain the 18 mills required to be levied in order to continue to receive its revenue per-pupil money and renews a millage that expires with the 2024 tax levy, according to the district. If the millage were to fail, the district would have to cut 17% of its budget. “The operating millage is a component of the Foundation Allowance, which is the School District’s largest source of revenue,” states the district’s website. “If the voters do not renew these nonhomestead and hold harmless operating millages, the State WILL NOT increase its State school aid payments to make-up for the loss of the locally raised property tax revenue,” the release states. “Consequently, the School District would not receive its full Per Pupil Foundation Allowance until the voters reauthorize these non-homestead and hold harmless operating millages.” The renewal would be for a period of 10 years, from 2025-2034, to provide funds for operating purposes, according to wording on the ballot. If approved, the proposal would affect the educational program of every West Bloomfield student, according to Superintendent Dania Bazzi. “In short, we can continue moving the West Bloomfield School District forward with no change in the current tax rate for primary residence homeowners,” Bazzi stated in the release. West Bloomfield resident John Calvin

and his wife have three children in the West Bloomfield School District. He is a supporter of the district’s proposal. “I’m always in favor of renewing millages for education, so I will support a millage every time, even when my kids are out of school,” he said. Some residents in Keego Harbor were upset that money for a bond that was approved in 2017 did not go toward repairs for Roosevelt Elementary School, which they said was promised. Last year, the district approved a recommendation to demolish the school, which could happen this summer. Local resident Amanda Leach has a son who is a first-grader in the district. He currently attends Abbott, which is a former middle school in the district where Roosevelt students were sent after there was a partial roof collapse in an unused classroom at Roosevelt in 2022. She is not a proponent of the district’s operating renewal millage proposal. Aside from funds that were not spent on Roosevelt, she pointed out a budgeting error by the district that caused the district to utilize roughly $1.7 million of its fund balance for the fiscal year budget for the 2022-2023 school year. It was an error that was acknowledged by Bazzi, who said at the time that the accounting error, while concerning, was something that they could manage and would work to prevent in the future. From Leach’s perspective, the district hasn’t proven that it can “handle” the money that it gets. “It’s garbage,” Leach said of the operating renewal millage proposal. “They keep losing this money; they keep not spending this money. Where’s the money that went to Roosevelt? We got some new windows and a new See MILLAGE on page 14A

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1920s and the 1930s and watched “Peaky Blinders,” a crime drama set in those years, on Netflix. “I just thought, ‘Well, if I’m going to do it, I’m going to go all-in and really try to make it as authentic as possible,” Pearl said. Most of his pieces come from Facebook Marketplace. He said his desk came from an office that went virtual and his chair came from another man who was working from home. He also got his fireplace and his 1930s-style hide-a-bar cabinet from Facebook Marketplace. He said some of the trinkets in his office are from antique stores, and he 3D-printed his sconces. His interest in the 1920s and 1930s came from the wide range of family members who worked in the automotive industry. His dad, his uncle, his aunt, his maternal grandfather, his wife’s dad and his wife’s grandfather all worked in the automotive industry. “All of that automotive culture just always fascinated me,” Pearl said. Pearl said the post-Industrial Revolution era interests him the most. “I love the colors; I love the music,”

Pearl said. “You know late, late ’20s. It just seemed there was so much hope. And it’s also very calming to me.” Steve Humphreys, owner of Vogue Vintage in Ferndale with his wife, Lynn, sells midcentury modern decor ranging from the 1950s to the 1980s. He gets the pieces in his store from people who want to sell the items. See VINTAGE on page 19A

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was also on her mind. “How did a ceiling collapse when we approved for you to have money to fix it? I don’t know what happened to that money,” Steinbrecher said. “I know they spent a lot of money and effort promoting to get that money. … I think a lot of people (want to) vote no out of spite and distrust, and that I don’t blame them for.” For more information about the operating millage renewal proposal, visit wbsd.org. “We want to make sure members of our community understand that all registered voters can vote on the proposal even though the non-homestead ballot proposal applies primarily to businesses and second homes,” Bazzi stated in the release. “We will work diligently to address any questions members of the community may have before the vote

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AC unit, but that’s not millions of dollars. … I’m a school of choice mom, so I chose to be in this district, and I’m probably choosing to leave.” Hannah Dagg is a West Bloomfield resident and a board member of the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society. She shared her thoughts about the operating renewal millage proposal. “I plan to support that,” Dagg said. “I feel like that’s important to support that.” Waterford resident Lindsay Steinbrecher is also the parent of a Roosevelt student who currently attends Abbott. Money that was not spent on Roosevelt

City of Keego Harbor Board of Review The City of Keego Harbor Board of Review will meet on the following dates for the purpose of reviewing the 2024 property tax assessments. Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Monday March 11th, 2024: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm Thursday March 14th, 2024: 1:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 9:00pm An appointment should be scheduled in advance for the Board of Review, please contact Oakland County Equalization Division prior to February 28th, 2023, Toll free at 1-888-350-0900, or 248-858-0773. Written appeals must be submitted to Oakland County for Board of Review by Thursday, March 14, 2024. Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 02/21/2024

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The West Bloomfield School District did not respond to opportunities to comment beyond the press release by press time.

CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeal at their Regular Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: - Sammut Appeal - 3905 Laplaya Lane (Side Yard Setback Variance for a Patio/GLUP Installed Adjacent to the In-ground Swimming Pool) Complete copies of the request are available for review at the Office of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Office, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@cityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing. Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 02/21/2024

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Keego Harbor Planning Commission Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday March 7, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on amendments to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to residential and commercial architectural review. The amendments do the following: • Collect all architectural review standards in a single section of the ordinance (Section 15.05). • Clarify the procedures and methods of review for architectural review. • Modify the scoring system for architectural review to more directly address the city’s goals for architectural review. A complete copy of the amendments may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on March 7, 2024. This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended.

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NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD MARCH MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW

Lake, Michigan on: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. for an organizational meeting, appeals begin at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. And Monday, March 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For the purpose of reviewing the 2024 Assessment Roll and hearing any objections thereto. Please contact 248 858-0776 to make an appointment if you would like to appear before the Board. Resident taxpayers may file a Board of Review protest by letter by 9:00 a.m. on 3/11/2024 at City Hall.

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The exemption of certain local school operating taxes for “qualified agricultural properties” may be appealed to the local Board of Review. The exemption of certain taxes for “Principal Residence Properties” may be appealed to the Michigan Department of Treasury. To appeal an assessment, properties classified as Agricultural and Residential must protest at the Board of Review to protect your right for further appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal for valuation and exemption appeals and/or State Tax Commission for classification appeals. Please use the Parcel Identification Number when referring to your property so that your records can be quickly located.

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Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfield Township Board 1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, February 5, 2024 2. Synopsis of the Joint Work session on: Monday, February 5, 2024 3. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-790-B, to amend Chapter 13, Article II, Division IV of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances, pertaining to Waste Haulers The above Synopses and Ordinance shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations: (1) Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org Debbie Binder Township Clerk Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 02/21/2024

The West Bloomfield Township Board of Review shall meet on the following dates at the Township Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan for the purpose of hearing appeals: March 05, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (No Appeals) March 06, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. March 07, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. March 08, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. March 11, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. March 12, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you have any questions regarding your assessment, please call or visit the Assessor’s Office at (248) 451-4850 for an informal Assessor’s Review beginning Friday, February 16, 2024 and concluding Monday, March 4, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you wish to appear before the Board of Review for a formal appeal, contact the Assessor’s Office for an appointment beginning on Friday, February 16, 2024 and no later than 4:30 p.m., on Monday, March 4, 2024. Appointments are 5 minutes each on the above published dates. Due to time constraints, appointments may not be rescheduled. Board of Review appeals by letter will also be accepted, in place of a personal appearance, if received by Friday, March 08, 2024. PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION AFFIDAVIT INFORMATION: If you purchased your principal residence after June 1, 2023, and have not claimed the Principal Residence Exemption, you are required to file an affidavit on or before June 1, 2024 for the immediately succeeding summer tax levy and all subsequent tax levies or by November 1, 2024 for the immediately succeeding winter tax levy and all subsequent tax levies. ASSESSOR’S OFFICE WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

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A love of science drove Dr. Megan Bergeron to pursue a career in medicine. “Growing up, science was my favorite subject, so I figured I might enjoy something in the medical field,” she said. “It was always biology of some sort that I always thought was interesting.” It wasn’t until high school, where she took a pre-medical course that allowed the class to visit different hospitals in the area and shadow various doctors, that she really solidified her career path. After graduating, Bergeron went on to study human biology at Michigan State University, where she joined a pre-professional club with presentations from many different doctors. “That’s when I heard about podiatry for the first time. Before that, I didn’t even know it existed,” she said, with a chuckle. “That summer I actually went and shadowed a podiatrist … and I liked how it was focused on one area of the body, and I was like, ‘All right, I like this.’ So I started looking into podiatry schools and applying.” After earning her doctorate from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medi-

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ment management at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, said medical schools across the nation have seen an increase in female applicants. “What is remarkable is we are actually seeing a skew of more female applicants than we are male applicants. … Prior to the pandemic, it was almost a 50/50 split, and following the pandemic, we started to see this skew toward women,” he said. OU school of medicine is an approximate 60% female to a 40% male ratio. Krishnan says the medical school has experienced an overall increase in women accepted into the school over the past four years, with a female to male ratio of around 58% to 60% for students in their fourth year, 69% to 47% in their third year, 77% to 47% in their second year and 74% to 50% in their first year. “It’s this insane skew that’s been happening,” he said. “It’s been a national trend for a while now, in terms of women in medicine. For us to find men to apply to medical school and come here, now they are a rarity.” Bergeron encourages other women to pursue their dreams, whatever they might be. “If you find something you love, don’t stop yourself from going for it,” she said. “If there are hurdles in your way, there are always people that are there to help you and support you.”

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budget. MacDonell said that other states with similar initiatives have been successful in improving the quality of life by lowering noise levels. “Rep. Kuhn, Sen. Webber, and myself have heard from a number of people in our community that just couldn’t stand the overpowering noise coming from I-75 in Troy,” MacDonell said in a press release. “Our plan gives communities across Michigan access to sound barriers and much-needed relief from noise pollution.” “I am proud to work with my House colleagues to jointly introduce this bill in both chambers,” Webber said in a press release. “Advocating for highway noise abatement needs to be a continued priority for our state. … The current process of residents appealing to their state legislator to advocate for sound wall funding within the annual state budget isn’t practical or sustainable — a formal funding model is needed. … It was my understanding from (the Michigan Department of Transportation) that federal dollars are historically used to build sound

walls and that this project would not have qualified for federal funding because the original I-75 corridor project was already completed. My bill would fix this situation in the future.” Webber said the legislation is modeled on a Minnesota law, since that is the only other state with a mechanism set up to fund sound wall construction from the state level and not just from federal dollars. He said his legislation would create a fund within the Department of Treasury to be administered by MDOT in order to support qualifying noise abatement projects where sound walls currently are not located. Kuhn said that this proposed fund stemmed in part from the efforts of Troy residents to secure a sound wall along I-75 after the road work there resulted in significantly more noise. He added that he hopes this proposed fund will find bipartisan support in Lansing. “The $10 million allocation was for sound barrier projects specific to I-75 in Troy. Our plan would create a fund in the state treasury for other communities to apply and receive funding for sound barriers,” he said via email. “The bill has been referred to the Committee on Transportation, Mobility,

and Infrastructure for further action, which I hope the Democratic majority will take up later this spring.” Several of the Troy residents who have spent years pushing for more sound walls in Troy said that this legislation is desperately needed in communities like theirs and that the new action is evidence that their pleas have not fallen on deaf ears. “This could help people with similar problems that we had here in Troy,” said Gail Morrell, one of the leaders in the efforts to secure more sound walls in Troy. “We still have some areas that could benefit from additional sound walls in Troy. We are still waiting to see. I think someone has finally realized that this kind of construction is causing people living near the work to suffer. I’m glad our voices were heard and they are

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taking this a step farther and maybe helping people in the future.” She hopes that their longtime efforts and the red tape they’ve had to go through will be worth it if it has spurred legislators to take action to prevent other communities from having to experience the same obstacles. “Fixing these projects that they messed up is so expensive, and they are affecting so many people. You need something like this fund to help,” said Morrell. “It’s a great idea. Hopefully, it looks out for everyone and he is able to get it passed. It took us a couple of years to get to a place where we could get a wall, so it’s great that, if this passes, others won’t have to go through the same long process.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-10687.

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his parents were deceased and he had a wife and kids. “I had to be positive for my wife and I had to be positive for my children, even though they were very young,” Morganroth said. This time, especially, Morganroth was a very active participant in his own care. “Everybody knew that I wanted more information than most, and I was Googling everything and asking questions and in a polite, respectful way, demanding to know my options and make sure that the

options they were choosing were the options that made the most sense for me and my family so I could get home to them,” Morganroth said. Before he went into the hospital this time, he was asked to speak at the opening of the University of Michigan cardiovascular center, which is now called the Frankel Cardiovascular Center. He was able to get his second heart transplant and leave the hospital about a week before speaking at the opening — but he had to rewrite some of his speech, because it was now about receiving two heart transplants. Morganroth stated that his first transplant was due to a virus from a recent flu that attacked his heart, with the second one attrib-

uted to a complication associated with transplants. Linda Larin, the chief operating officer for University of Michigan Adult Hospitals, has worked with Morganroth for the last few decades. “I live my life vicariously through him, because he makes the most of every day in his life. And he has done so many things in his life that he’s always wanted to do, and he’s just so impressive, so thoughtful, and just such a great human being,” Larin said. Since his transplants, Morganroth has carried on with a happy life with his wife and kids. He said he is a big food and wine person and likes to try every restaurant in

Erik Morganroth, from Birmingham, is a two-time heart transplant recipient. Photo provided by Erik Morganroth

the city. He loves to travel with his family and has so far been to several amazing destinations, such as Spain, China and Italy. “I think we live what I like to perceive as a normal life, trying to enjoy adventures and make every day worthwhile,” Morganroth said. “I can’t say that I wouldn’t be doing that whether I had been sick or not, because I don’t know what my life would’ve been if this had not happened. I just know that I want to maximize my life, enjoy everything that life has to offer and live every day to its fullest.” Morganroth has dedicated a lot of his time to advocacy, specifically with the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and Gift of Life. He was

on the advisory board for the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and because of the active role he played in his own health, he was the co-chair of the start of their Patient Family Centered Care program. This year is the 100th anniversary of the American Heart Association. On May 5, the 2024 Washtenaw County Heart and Stroke Walk & 5K will be held at Washtenaw Community College. They chose Morganroth to be the chair of this important event, because they wanted the involvement of a patient with an inspiring story. More information on this walk can be found at www2.heart.org. Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

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Detect to Protect: Full-body MRI scans now available in Southfield Early detection is crucial when it comes to cancer because screening for early signs of disease not only creates opportunities for effective treatment but also significantly improves survival odds. Yet many individuals only discover they have cancer after symptoms develop, and that often means it has already progressed to Stage 3 or 4, or possibly metastasized to other parts of the body. That’s exactly what unfolded for the late Warren Ringold, M.D., founder of Bionicc Body Screening — and the reason why he became passionate about helping others avoid the suffering he faced due to his own late-stage cancer diagnosis. “My father was a family physician for over 40 years, and he started a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) clinic that focused on imaging for sports and auto accident injuries,” said Ryan Ringold, who joined the company as director last September with a mission to carry on his father’s legacy. “He became short of breath while he was at work one day in 2018, left for the hospital, and was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It required aggressive treatment, which led to cruel side effects but, thankfully, put the disease in remission for a year. Then it resurfaced as a brain tumor, and he faced another brutal battle that resulted in a second remission. My father was a fighter, and we were blessed to have had a lot of extra moments to cherish with him, but he contracted pneumonia and passed away last summer.” Back around the time of his cancer treatment, Dr. Ringold started hearing about companies in Canada that were performing full-body MRI screenings. Ryan recalled that this piqued his father’s interest, and he wondered what his outcome might have been had he gotten into his own MRI machine a year earlier and discovered his cancer in the early stages when it was much more treatable. That realization compelled Dr. Ringold to convert his MRI clinic into a place where people could get preventive full-body MRI screenings.

“Full-body MRIs screen from the top of the head to about mid-thigh,” Ryan explained. “The technology is capable of detecting tumors as small as a pea, or from 1 to 1.5 centimeters. It also detects early signs of multiple sclerosis, aneurysms, kidney stones, degenerative disc disease of the spine, liver disease — literally hundreds of different abnormalities. The hope is to detect early so that the prognosis is better.”

It is crucial, however, to understand that MRIs are an additional tool and not a replacement for routine screenings like colonoscopies and mammograms. Even with the advancements in full-body scans, the screenings ordered annually by a patient’s physician remain irreplaceable for comprehensive health monitoring. “People tell us they’ve been waiting for something like this and cannot believe full-body MRIs are finally available right here in Michigan,” Ryan said. “My father was determined to make this service available to anyone who wants it. He was a very beloved man, and his spirit is definitely still with us.” February “Love Yourself” Special: Mention this ad and get a $450 discount on a full-body MRI screening. Bionicc Body Screening is located at 26550 Northwestern Hwy. in Southfield. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (833) 246-6422 or visit bioniccbodyscreening.com. 0345-2408

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Sconces, a vintage radio, photographs and a globe are some of the details that give Pearl’s office its 1920s and ’30s feel.

He said a lot of people come into the store who want to decorate their homes with vintage pieces. “They won’t do the whole house in vintage, but they’ll put pieces in there that will stand out, and that’s the stuff we carry,” Humphreys said. He asks for and receives pictures of the pieces once the customers place them in their homes. “They look great here, they buy them, but once they get them isolated in their house, (the items) tend to leave and look better,” Humphreys said. “I don’t know how that works out that way, but it does many times.” He said those who are looking to decorate their homes with vintage items can start by researching online. “Look at different people’s homes and try to match it in to what you have,” Humphreys said. He also said to look through the store and see what they find. Andy Schulist, owner of Mad 4 Mod in Livonia, said they sell vintage furniture including bedroom sets, desks and cocktail tables. He has a wide range of customers, from those who know exactly what they’re looking for to those who have visions in their minds of what they want but don’t know much about vintage furniture. Schulist said he helps people by asking what their budget is, what they’re looking for and other questions. Schulist said it all depends on the person’s budget when looking for vintage items. “If they just want something really basic, maybe go out there and look for a piece that may be a little bruised, not perfect, may need reupholstering, or may need a little bit of touch-up, you know, things like that,” Schulist said, “and then start from there.”

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Thief allegedly steals Pokémon cards worth $10,000

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department was called to assist in an arrest for retail fraud at 8:49 p.m. Jan. 25 at 2666 Coolidge Highway. According to the report, officers were sent to Collectible Investments to help Clinton Township police take a first-degree retail fraud suspect into custody. The suspect, a 27-year-old Mount Clemens man, allegedly stole $10,000 worth of Pokémon cards. Clinton Township police advised Berkley officers that the suspect had walked into a business in the township and stole a black binder containing the cards before fleeing the location. The owner of the business called other stores in the area and confirmed that the suspect was at Collectible Investments. Dispatchers forwarded a description of the suspect while police arrived at Collectible Investments. Officers walked in and observed the suspect sitting at a table speaking with an employee appraising the cards. Officers identified the suspect and placed him under arrest. A search of the suspect’s person revealed the remaining stolen property contained in a blue plastic grocery bag in his right front jacket pocket. Berkley public safety officers traveled to a 7-Eleven at 11 Mile and Dequindre roads and handed over the suspect to Clinton Township police.

Break-in at building

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, police arrested a man after they responded to an alarm at a building in the 400 block of West Nine Mile Road around 11:50 p.m. Jan. 26. Police reportedly found broken glass on the door outside, and inside they encountered the suspect, 39, from Detroit, who is accused of having broken into the building. An investigation was ongoing.

Vehicle hits pedestrian, flees

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was investigating a hitand-run injury traffic crash involving a pedestrian that occurred along southbound Eastways Road, south of East Square Lake Road, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white 2021-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee with damage to the passenger side mirror. The vehicle struck a 77-year-old male resident who was near the roadway collecting his mail. The suspect vehicle left the scene without stopping. The pedestrian was transported to Trinity Health

Oakland Hospital by Bloomfield Township Fire Department personnel. The crash was under investigation.

Vehicle stolen from resident

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 4 a.m. Jan. 29, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Graefield to tell a resident there that the resident’s car was being pursued by police. The officers were unable to make contact with the resident at that time, but shortly after, the resident, a 48-year-old man, called police and reported that his car was missing. The man stated that his car had been locked and that both keys were still in his possession. There were no signs of forced entry into the vehicle, which was later located in Southgate. Inside the vehicle, there was approximately $4,000 worth of work equipment. An investigation was ongoing.

Customer allegedly exposes himself to UberEats driver

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 3900 block of Rochester Road for an indecent exposure complaint at 4:42 p.m. Jan. 19. An UberEats driver making a delivery from Chili’s to the Fairfield Inn went to the hotel room, and an older man answered the door. The man took the food, and then told the driver, 45, to wait as he went to get a tip. The suspect then opened the door, revealing that he was naked from the waist down. The suspect did not say anything and acted like everything was normal. The incident occurred on Jan. 12 and was reported Jan. 19. The hotel clerk was unable to provide the information for the person renting the room and stated the manager should be able to provide that information later. Police were investigating.

Woman allegedly flees police repeatedly, faces retail fraud, child endangerment charges

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a grocery store in the 3100 block of South Rochester Road for a retail fraud in progress at 8:59 p.m. Jan. 14. The complainant reported that a 29-year-old woman from Pontiac and two children had pushed several carts of merchandise into the parking lot and were loading the items into their vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies saw the vehicle leaving the property and tried to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle accelerated away at a high rate of speed, and deputies initiated a pursuit, which was terminated without results. Deputies then pursued the Cadillac westbound on M-59 to Adams Road, then onto Hamlin Road eastbound, where the pursuit was terminated. The

Cadillac continued eastbound on Hamlin. Deputies returned to the Meijer to complete their theft investigation. The merchandise recovered from the four carts totaled $3,762.20. A deputy later saw the vehicle used in the retail fraud at a gas station in Pontiac at 10:20 p.m., initiated a traffic stop and attempted to box it in without results, then pursued it. The pursuit was terminated again. At 3:31 a.m., deputies responded to a motel in the 2500 block of Crooks Road for a larceny complaint. They met with the complainant, who stated that the hotel had taken some of her belongings. The deputy recognized the vehicle she was in as the vehicle wanted in the earlier retail fraud and took the 29-year-old woman into custody without incident. Her two children, who were inside the car at the time of the investigation, were turned over to a family member. Stolen merchandise was recovered. The woman was lodged in the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of charges.

Family confronts burglar

SOUTHFIELD — Police were contacted after an unknown man broke into a home in the 26000 block of Franklin Pointe Drive at 6:49 p.m. Jan. 17. The man gained entry through the window and climbed into the home. A resident verbally confronted the suspect, who refused to leave. Family members pushed the unknown man out of the home, and the police apprehended him.

Resident accused of fighting with security officer

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Jan. 19, West Bloomfield Police Department officers were dispatched to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, located at 6777 W. Maple Road, for an assault and battery report involving a patient and a hospital staff member. A male patient allegedly fought with a male hospital security officer. The patient was left in the care of the hospital. A report was sent to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to review possible criminal charges.

Woman loitering in driveway arrested with loaded semi-automatic gun

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Victoria Hill in reference to a suspicious vehicle in a driveway at 2:28 p.m. Jan. 28. The complainant stated a neighbor had informed him that a white Toyota had been parked in his driveway for 45 minutes. Upon arrival, deputies found the vehicle with a female occupant, a 46-year-old woman from

Columbus, Ohio. She first claimed to be waiting for a real estate agent to show her an outbuilding on the property. When she was informed that there was no outbuilding, she claimed to be from a secret government agency. A loaded semi-automatic handgun was discovered on the passenger seat. Police said she had no valid permit to carry the weapon. The woman was arrested and was lodged at the Oakland County Jail for a concealed weapons violation. The vehicle was impounded.

Arrest made after man hit on head with crowbar

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at 4:57 a.m. Jan. 28. The complainant stated her brother and boyfriend had been in an altercation. Upon arrival, deputies met with the complainant, who stated her brother was upstairs and was injured. According to reports, a 40-year-old man from Oakland Township was found with “significant injuries to his head, with bleeding.” The victim stated the suspect, his sister’s boyfriend, had entered his room and hit him multiple times with a crowbar. The victim was transported to Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital by the Oakland Township Fire Department. The suspect, a 49-year-old man from Oakland Township, was arrested and lodged at the Oakland County Jail.

Resident billed for thousands in fraudulent phone charges

FARMINGTON — A resident reportedly received a $5,390.04 bill from a collections agency regarding unpaid AT&T bills recently. The resident contacted AT&T and learned that someone had opened three phone lines in his name in metro Detroit. The resident requested the incident to be documented for informational purposes.

Champagne stolen from Holiday Market twice

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 1:15 p.m. Jan 13, an unknown person stole $582.94 worth of champagne from Holiday Market on South Main Street. On Jan. 20, another complainant reported that an unknown person stole $421.94 worth of champagne from the same location at 12:25 p.m.

Money stolen from unlocked vehicle

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 19, an unknown person stole more than $1,800 from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle at South Main and West Third streets.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

4B - WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON, February 21, 2024 FEB. 26

Orchard Lake Museum open houses: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 25, March 3, 10, 15 and 24, and April 7, 14 and 19, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free admission but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org/events

Powerful Tools for Caregivers program: 1-2:30 p.m., Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, registration required, egordon@jfsdetroit.org, (248) 970-2779

Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, register at (248) 669-9222

MARCH 1-3

Detroit Autorama: Includes more than 800 customs, trucks and motorcycles, five generations of Batmobiles from TV and movies, tribute to Evel Knievel, appearances by Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and Noel Gugliemi from “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, Miss Autorama Pinup Girl contest, Toy-A-Rama, and more, noon-10 p.m. March 1, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. March 2 SCAN FOR STORY and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3, Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit, autorama.com, (248) 373-1700

MARCH 3

Music by Women Composers: Hear piano and violin duo perform works by Schumann, Beach, Chaminade and Mendelssohn, 2-4 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org

Postpartum support group: 8-week virtual program, 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays until March 18, register at jfsdetroit.org/supportgroups

MARCH 13

Ladies of the Lights: Presentation about Great Lakes female lighthouse keepers, 7-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, free but registration required, (248) 363-4022, wblib.org

MARCH 22

Estate planning basics: 6-7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org

Watch ‘A Dog’s Purpose’: Family adventure comedy-drama from 2017, 1-3:30 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org

MARCH 9

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MARCH 10

• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 6698108

MARCH 7

Mario party: Play games, make crafts and meet characters associated with popular video game, costumes encouraged, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org The Church in the Wildwood - A 150-Year Legacy: Learn about Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, the oldest church in greater West Bloomfield, 1-4 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, gwbhs.org/events

MARCH 12

Family Cardboard Day: Build and display, 1-6 p.m., Walled Lake City Library, 1499 E. West Maple Road, facebook.com/walledlakelibrary

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D&D Club: Play Dungeons and Dragons, no experience required, 7-8:30 p.m. March 7 and 21, April 11 and 25, and May 9 and 23, West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, wblib.org Live music: 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 791-3256, forknpintcasslake.com

NOTES NEWS BRIEFS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT TO HELP FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township-based charity 13Forever will be hosting its second annual Bag Childhood Cancer cornhole tournament from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games in Clinton Township. The mission of 13Forever is to help fight pediatric cancer. The event will feature raffles for gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle with a cash award for the winner. The cost is $30 per player. Online registration is going on now. For more information, visit 13forever.org and click on “events.”

NEW EXHIBIT OPENS

DETROIT — Wayne County Community College District’s Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus in Detroit invites the public to visit the exhibition, “Overcoming Hateful Things: Stories from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery.” According to a press release, the display “explores the Jim Crow system, the African American experience during that era, and its legacy in contemporary society through hundreds of objects from the period.” The Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University in Big Rapids organized the exhibition. “Our mission has always been to provide pathways to better lives through higher education,” WCCCD Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery said in a press release. “This exhibit offers an opportunity to see and engage in history in a way that challenges, but also builds new understanding about where we have come from, and where we are going as a community and as a nation.” The exhibition, which opened Feb. 5, is free and open to the public. For more information, visit wcccd.edu.

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, www.beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com • 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, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/ support-groups

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‘The Imaginative, Profound, & Magical World of Dr. Seuss’: See drawings, paintings and sculptures, some from his private collection, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (except Sundays) March 1-31, open house 3-6 p.m. March 23, Art Leaders Gallery, 33086 Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield, artleaders.com/featured-artists/art-of-dr-seuss

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CANCER SURVIVOR WALKS DAUGHTER DOWN AISLE

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In August 2023, the C & G Newspapers spoke with a Bloomfield Hills resident and three-time cancer survivor, Peter Grantz, ahead of his daughter’s wedding. Grantz was the first CAR-T therapy patient at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital. “I received my first CAR-T infusion one year ago on Dec. 19. I’m cautiously optimistic that I will remain cancer-free and periodic diagnostic testing is ongoing to confirm all is well,” Grantz said last December. In September 2023, Grantz walked his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. “My daughter had a lot planned, and surprisingly, everything went really well. From the weather to the vendors, it proved to be a truly gorgeous day that I felt blessed to take part in. I got to give a welcome speech at the reception, and we did end up picking the NSYNC song ‘God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You’ for our father-daughter dance. Our first concert together was NSYNC, so it made the dance that much more special. All in all, it was a great day spent with family and ‘framily’ — friends that are family,” Grantz said. Since December 2022, nine patients have received CAR-T therapy at Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, including Grantz.

CLAWSON NATIVE SERVING ON NAVY SHIP CLAWSON — Fire Controlman 2nd Class Trey Bennington is a native of Clawson and currently works on the USS Sterett in the Philippine Sea. He is pictured lifting a messenger line during a refueling at sea. Messenger lines keep ships connected to each other while transferring supplies, according to a press release. The ship’s motto is “forever dauntless,” according to the surfpac.navy.mil website. The crew aboard Sterett is credited for maintaining the “highest standards of professionalism” and is one of the best guided missile destroyers. The USS Sterett is the fourth ship named after Lt. Andrew Sterett, a U.S. naval officer who fought in the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries. The USS Sterett is currently deployed to the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Clawson native Trey Bennington heaves on a messenger line aboard the USS Sterett. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III