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SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS STARTS ON 13A The city of Farmington has been awarded $2.1 million to help fund the Shiawassee Connection Project, which involves the removal and replacement of the existing stairs and bridge at Shiawassee Park.

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POLICE RIDE-ALONGS OFFERED TO PUBLIC FARMINGTON HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFERS CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY

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FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills residents who are interested in learning about what the day of a police officer is like can do just that in the Citizens Police Academy next month.

A 10-week program is set to run 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, March 2-May 4. Participants must be at least 21 years old, reside within city limits and pass a fingerprints/background check.

The academy includes classroom instruction and demonstrations at the Farmington Hills Police Department as well as ridealongs with officers.

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LONGAWAITED SHIAWASSEE CONNECTION PROJECT GETS BIG BOOST FROM FEDERAL FUNDS

FARMINGTON — When the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Dec. 23 to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023, one of the big winners was the city of Farmington.

The spending package includes $16.4 million for U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens’ 15 community funding projects.

Of that money, Farmington is set to receive $2.1 million for the Shiawassee Connection Project, which will connect the downtown with Shiawassee Park.

The project includes the removal and replacement of existing stairs and a bridge at Shiawassee Park with a new Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant boardwalk and bridge.

“We just received word recently from Haley Stevens’ office that we were awarded this $2.1 million allocation to support that connection,” said FarmingSee SHIAWASSEE on page 4A

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FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department is currently investigating a fatal pedestrian traffic crash that occurred on westbound Eight Mile Road, near Inkster Road, at approximately 6:48 p.m. Feb. 6, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

Officers responded to the location after the department received multiple 911 calls reporting that a man had been struck by a vehicle just west of the intersection.

Officers arrived and found the subject unconscious in the roadway.

Farmington Hills Fire Department paramedics transported the man to Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, where he died from his injuries. The man was identified as a 61-year-old resident of Detroit.

The driver of the vehicle, a 63-year-old resident of Detroit, remained at the scene and was cooperative with the investigation. At this time, alcohol is not believed to have been a factor for the driver of the vehicle.

The release states that investigators from the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Traffic Safety Section are actively investigating.

“It was a tragic situation, and we continue to investigate,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King said in a phone interview.

“We do not believe any criminal activity was committed by the driver of the vehicle, and all indications are pointing that the driver of the vehicle had the right-of-way, and alcohol and speed were not a factor on the driver’s behalf. The investigation is still ongoing, but at this time, we have not found any indication of any wrongdoing on behalf of the driver at this point.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Farmington Hills Police Department at (248) 871-2610.

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ton Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kate Knight. “We’ve been imagining it for a long time. … Receiving this award in federal funding is a result of years of master planning and community visioning.”

Knight estimated that, to complete the project, the cost will “hover around $4.1 million.”

She said that the money that has been awarded allows the city to get started — it’s enough to cover the initial design and engineering.

“Now that that’s a reality, that we have enough to cover that, we will begin on it, and it will be, most likely, a multiyear project,” Knight said. “We have grants out right now we’re waiting to hear about, and that will certainly help us move it along. … We’ll implement as soon as we have those dollars, even if it’s incrementally.”

Although Knight said that it is “undetermined” as to whether the rest of the money needed for the project will be covered by grants or the city, she expressed optimism about the Shiawassee Connection Project becoming a reality in Farmington.

“We’re doing it,” she said. “(It’s) very exciting.”

As for when the project might get started, Knight said, “It takes a while to carry out the due diligence and execute all the design and engineering work,” she said.

“We’ll most likely go out to bid once we get to that construction phase. … That will be a multi-month development, just the design and engineering, so to think we would begin it in 2024 would be very ambitious.”

Aside from a recreation opportunity that can help make Farmington a better place to live, from Knight’s perspective, the project could also have an economic benefit.

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Farmington Mayor Sara Bowman let it be known in an earlier interview that a connection project has been her aspiration for approximately two decades.

“We — me, in particular — have had a dream for 20 years to put either a switchback or some sort of pathway that runs from Shiawassee Park into downtown Farmington, up the hill, where we currently have very steep steps that are obviously not ADA compliant, and not stroller friendly,” Bowman said previously. “So we’ve had the plans for a switchback pathway for years and years but couldn’t figure out where to come up with the money because it’s very, very expensive.”

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Topics covered include patrol operations, the police K-9 unit, crime scene and evidence collection, criminal investigations, and an interactive firearms training simulator.

“The Citizens Police Academy is a 10-week, three-hour per (session) academy, structured around every aspect of the Farmington Hills Police Department — our administration, the operations … the operational aspects of every section, division, bureau within our department to try to expand the awareness and education of our citizens on what exactly our police officers do and, more importantly, why they do it,” said Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King. “I believe it makes them more knowledgeable and more either invested or committed to supporting the Police Department.”

Although there have been previous versions of a Citizens Police Academy, King said that they were “nothing as robust and comprehensive as what we have now.”

The current version was implemented last year, and King said that the plan is to have at least two courses per year, with one in the spring and the other in the fall.

The class is limited to 20 individuals.

“I don’t anticipate us running short of 20 people in the foreseeable future — that’s how popular the course is becoming,” King said.

Those who are interested in applying can call (248) 871-2760 or send an email to crimeprevention@fhgov.com.

If a spot is not available, King said, “You’ll be contacted and put on a waiting list.”

Farmington Hills City Council member Ken Massey participated in the Citizens Police Academy last year.

Aside from helping him have a better

understanding of why the Police Department may request new equipment on occasion, Massey discussed another reason he wanted to participate.

“I wanted to know better what our police officers do,” he said. “With all the stuff going on out there about policing, I wanted to understand the training of the officers that are in the day-to-day routine — what kind of mental health training they have. … Our department has every person in that police building, from the dispatchers to road officers, all the way to command structure — all of them go through mental health first-aid.

There’s no requirement in policing to have that training, and yet everyone who comes into contact with our public goes through that training.”

King said that the academy offers a combination of classroom instruction, fieldscenario training and “forced response to resistance.”

Massey recalled the academy including real-life scenarios such as de-escalation and life-threatening situations.

“We have something called the MILO system,” he said, referring to the Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives system. “The MILO system has over 800 scenarios — it’s like an interactive video game with real-sized people, and you are wearing all of the equipment; you have a taser. You have pepperspray. You have a baton. You have a gun.

They’re not functional. They’re for training purposes, but they mimic what the officers carry, and you walk into a situation and you’re confronted with a person or persons.”

Part of MILO training involves discerning which situations are legitimate threats and which aren’t.

“In two-tenths of a second, you have to sort out who is who, why are they there and what’s really going on,” said Michael Sweeney, who is a Farmington Hills resident and a commissioner for the Farmington Hills/ Farmington Emergency Preparedness ComSee POLICE on page 7A

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mission. “As a police officer, you have to be ready for all these different scenarios.”

King shared details on a particular kind of training officers don’t participate in.

“We don’t target practice in the Farmington Hills Police Department,” he said.

“We do constant situational awareness training in response to any kind of resistance or violence. … That education, more importantly, that depth of explanation and awareness, I think that’s critical to our citizens. …

That’s who we work for. That’s who we serve — our citizens.”

Farmington Hills resident Roger Avie is the chairman of the Farmington Hills/ Farmington Emergency Preparedness Commission, and he also took part in the Citizens Police Academy last year.

He reflected on being part of a ridealong with a police officer.

“The police academy made (it) chillingly aware of the concerns that police officers have every day when they go on the street,” Avie said. “The drive-along, obviously, amplifies that. We were allowed to go out for eight hours with an officer and literally experience what they experience.”

Avie’s ride-along included searching for an individual who allegedly abused his girlfriend, helping direct traffic after there was an accident and two pull-overs.

Avie described going through the academy as a positive experience, with no negatives.

“It was a very comprehensive course on every aspect of police operations that I could even imagine,” he said. “It gave me and all of the other 20-plus people in our class a real insight to what the officers deal with on a daily basis, and I would recommend it for anybody who suggests that officers do not have proper training. I would say the Farmington Hills Police Department is the gold standard for the rest of the state.”

Massey shared a similar sentiment, and he also recalled being part of a ride-along.

“They don’t hold you back. You’re right in the middle, right in the mix,” he said. “So that level of appreciation, if people could have it, we’d have so much less complaining about our police officers. And I will add that, if other departments trained to the level that our agency does, we would have zero problems in other parts of the country.”

Massey shared what it was like going through scenario training.

“Each one of these scenarios are real-life scenarios, and the officer has to respond,” he said. “Your blood pressure is way up there.

You’re talking to somebody who’s holding a gun and you have to decide, is this person a threat? Do you use deadly force? Can you talk them down? … That piece of it was really, really, incredible.”

From Sweeney’s point of view, individuals involved in the academy he participated in came away from it with a different perspective of police officers.

“Some of the folks who came into the class were skeptical, not entirely friends of the Police Department, and 10 weeks later … they’re saying, ‘Wow. This was eye-opening to see the type of training the officers get to be prepared for the type of environment they’re immersed in every evening,’” Sweeney said.

“From this process, I learned that our police officers, the men and women, are some of the best-trained, nicest people, with the nastiest job that you ever wanna see. My respect for them went up tremendously, to see what they deal with every day.”

Aside from learning about some of the serious aspects of being in law enforcement, Sweeney said that the academy also offered some “fun stuff,” including meeting a K-9 patrol dog and a SWAT officer.

The training that officers go through is something that has stood out to him.

“The people teaching the classes were the Farmington Hills Police Department training officers,” Sweeney said. “Farmington

Hills officers — they train, train, train, train. … Farmington Hills is an accredited and re-accredited police department, and going through this civilian police academy, we saw all the reasons how they got their accreditation, how they keep their accreditation and, frankly, how much safer we feel because of this Police Department here to protect us.”

King shared an important aspect of the Citizens Police Academy.

“Every citizen encounter is an opportunity to garner that relationship with our community, with our citizens — not only for the citizens, but for the officers,” he said. “Community and citizen engagement is critical in a police department for both parties. … It’s not ‘us and them.’ It’s a ‘we’ thing.”

Massey is a proponent of residents taking part in the academy.

“I think the academies will vastly improve the citizen-police interactions for those people who go through it,” he said. “There are gonna be people who don’t go through it because they have some preconceptions, and I think those are the people that really need to go through it, and if they did, they would suddenly go, ‘Oh, OK.’ … Even on (an) abbreviated version, you have a greater understanding of what kind of stress men and women of our Police Department have to face. … There’s some tough situations out there.”

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It’s tennis, but imagined and practiced in a completely different environment. Detroit Catholic Central graduate and former No. 1 doubles tennis player Nick Maynard said it’s a distinctive feeling from a traditional tennis practice.

“It’s very unique; it’s the first one in the country,” Maynard said. “It’s definitely different than what we’re used to as high school players, but the ability to train certain parts of your game or certain areas is definitely increased here rather than a regular practice.”

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While Novi served as an excellent choice on its own, it didn’t hurt that one of Tran’s other innovative businesses, AccelerateKID, stood just a few steps away from TennisTEC. Tran graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, and founded AccelerateKID, which teaches computer programming to kids, back in 2013. He was able to mix that with his love for tennis over the summer with Tennis and Tech at University of Detroit Mercy with over 200 children learning tennis and computer coding during the camp.

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Booze, cash stolen in gas station break-in

FARMINGTON — At approximately 3 a.m. Jan. 30, Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Shell gas station at 37375 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering.

Officers arrived to find that the front door had been pried open. An investigation revealed that two male suspects had broken in and stolen multiple bottles of alcohol and cash. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Faulty wiring causes building fire

FARMINGTON — At 7:54 a.m. Feb. 6, Farmington Public Safety officers responded to Floral Street for a reported structure fire.

Officers arrived at the scene to find smoke coming from the walls of the structure. The officers ensured that all residents were out of the building and began to extinguish the fire.

It was later determined that the fire started due to faulty electrical wiring.

Resident spots fake account

FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Safety officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a white SUV on Grand River Avenue, near Power Road, for speeding at approximately 3 a.m. Feb. 2. When the officer activated the patrol vehicle lights and siren, the vehicle increased speed and fled from the officer.

The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation.

FARMINGTON — A resident went to the front desk of the Farmington Public Safety Department Feb. 9 to report that the resident had received an email from a financial institution that a new account was being processed. The resident told police that they had not attempted to open a new account, nor had they authorized anyone to open an account in their name.

The financial institution was able to stop account transactions before any money was taken.

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FARMINGTON — On Feb. 2, Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the 34000 block of Grand River Avenue for a report of an identity theft.

The victim reported that an unknown suspect had attempted to open a fraudulent Visa account with Capital One Bank using their information. Police are investigating.

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FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Public Safety officers assisted the Farmington Hills Fire Department with a vehicle fire on M-5, near Halstead Road, Feb. 4.

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FARMINGTON — A Farmington officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Grand River Avenue and Drake Road at approximately 2 a.m. Feb. 11. The driver of the vehicle was arrested on multiple warrants as well as for not having a valid driver’s license.

During an inventory search of the vehicle, officers recovered a loaded stolen handgun as well as an unregistered AR-15 style pistol.

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sport, due to the social distancing, and you can just go outside and play,” Tran said. “You just need one other person. In 2021, they saw that increase continue, and that was important because that’s why I ended up doing this, because I saw that people weren’t just playing, but continuing to and buying expensive rackets. Looking at the data, I felt like, ‘OK, this might be it,’ along with pickleball and all that, but we don’t use the ‘P’ word here yet.”

Tran jumped at the opportunity, partnering with Golfzon, a South Korean-based company that distributes golf simulators.

Using his computer engineering background, Tran was able to make it suitable for tennis for anyone who wishes to play tennis, including players with disabilities.

“I reached out to them (Golfzon) to see if they wanted to partner up and be a distributor of a tennis simulator, and they gave their permission and their software,” Tran said. “We retrofitted it, and we basically not only work with body-abled players, but we also retrofitted it to meet it with wheelchair players.”

Tran said he wanted to emphasize from the beginning stages of his company that the simulator is fun, but also inclusive.

Since it’s the first of its kind, Tran said he compared various global golf simulator companies to help draw an idea of what he wanted his building to look like.

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METRO DETROIT — For business owners, networking is a great way to build connections and grow professional contacts. As the number of female entrepreneurs rises, networking can be particularly beneficial, as it often creates a culture of women supporting one another in business.

In Oakland and Macomb counties, there are many women who have started their own businesses. In one village, the downtown retail area is entirely made up of women-owned businesses.

Retail shops in downtown Franklin are 100% woman owned, including many shops and eateries. Madeleine’s French Patisserie is one of the newer additions to downtown Franklin. They have been in business for about a year.

“In general, I have found that the town has been very supportive,” Madeleine’s French Patisserie owner and head pastry chef Holly Kaiser said.

Since Franklin is a small village, Kaiser said she has had to be creative to attract people to her business.

However, collaborating with surrounding businesses has helped bring awareness to Madeleine’s French Patisserie.

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Community Choice Credit Union Helping Everyday People Create a Comfortable Financial Plan Financial health is one of the cornerstones of a successful and fulfilling life.

That sound financial foundation not only gives people the peace of mind to pursue their passions and goals without the constant stress of financial insecurity — it also provides them with the means to weather unexpected events, such as job loss or illness, and to plan for a secure future.

Understanding how to build that financial foundation can be a challenge, so Community Choice Credit Union is launching a free financial management tool to help members. Choice Map was created with the goal of guiding members toward making sound financial decisions to help meet their goals. The program, currently in pilot stage with a select group of members participating, will be available to all credit union members in May 2023.

“Choice Map will give our members access to a personal financial plan from a certified team member coupled with a whole set of easy tools on our mobile app that lets them see their credit score, set savings targets and generate a budget with the click of a button,” said Karen Myers, Assistant Vice President, Marketing

and Member Experience.

Community Choice members will also have access to educational resources that will help them make informed decisions on the best ways to save, borrow and reach simple milestones.

“Choice Map is a great resource to help families, couples and individuals plan a life of financial wellness and meet their savings goals,” Myers said. “Most people don’t realize that financial wellness doesn’t necessarily have to do with wealth. It’s about helping everyday people create a comfortable financial plan.”

The crux of the plan, Myers added, is about paying yourself first and then making emergency savings and near-term goals a priority.

“You have to consciously create a plan to get there,” she said. “Just being aware of where you are today is the first step toward getting to where you want to be.”

Participants in Choice Map’s pilot program were encouraged to set near-term goals for themselves. That is one of the reasons that member feedback from the pilot program has been so positive, Myers said. For example, one member set up a target savings by only transferring $5 a week into their fund. Yet that consistent saving added up and, by following the plan, the member had $500

to spend on gifts this past holiday season.

“Most members can fit this type of plan into their budget and have the funds they need when that goal rolls around,” Myers said.

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For instance, the business provides charcuterie orders for Tangerine Wine, which in turn provides the wine-tasting portion for special events held by Madeleine’s French Patisserie.

Denise Grace, the founder and president of Grace Financial Group and Women Empowered by Grace, does educational workshops to benefit women and their finances.

Networking through the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce has widened Grace’s outreach and has helped her find clients who are interested in becoming more confident in their finances, she said.

Some of Grace’s clients are small-business

owners. She said she would encourage these clients to network, beginning with the chamber of commerce.

While she understands that networking can be intimidating — entering a room full of new people — she emphasizes the importance of taking a step outside of one’s comfort zone to make valuable connections.

“People are there to network. People are there to meet new people, so don’t think that they don’t want to meet you, because that is what they are there for,” Grace said.

Grace is the chair of the Women’s+ Business Committee through the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce. Within this committee, Grace said, she focuses on nurturing camaraderie and personal connections in addition to professional contacts.

“In our chamber and in our women’s

group, we are about supporting each other’s businesses, because the more those businesses grow, the better it is for our whole community,” Grace said.

Kelly Finley, a broker and the owner of New Century Realtors in Troy, said her favorite part about networking is meeting new people and having “just the right person” to introduce others to.

In addition to her work, Finley networks through being a member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the Detroit Athletic Club.

Finley said going out of her comfort zone and meeting people has helped her make connections she would otherwise not have made, which has ultimately benefited her career.

“Women in business are a force, and I think that the more people that you meet, the more opportunities you have,” Finley said.

Rachel Devries, the membership engagement manager for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, said her job is to help introduce people to one another at the chamber’s many networking events.

While she helps people network as her job now, she said all of her jobs have been found through networks.

“I think it (networking) is really important for all genders, but especially for women who are having a slower time getting back into the workforce from COVID. I think it is so important that we are out and about and meeting people. The more you can get to know someone, the more you can build that trust,” Devries said.

She said she finds networking one of the best ways to not only get a job but also to grow a business and make new friends.

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Employers, employees react to minimum wage court ruling

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan employers, tipped workers and those earning the minimum wage are reacting to a Michigan Court of Appeals ruling that affects how employees are paid.

In a 3-0 decision issued Jan. 26, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned a July 2022 Court of Claims ruling and declared that the Michigan Legislature lacked the constitutional authority to adopt and subsequently amend two 2018 ballot initiatives.

One would have increased the minimum wage to $12 per hour in 2023 and increased tipped wages to the full minimum wage. The other would have enacted one of most sweeping paid sick leave laws in the country, thereby requiring nearly every business across the state to make significant changes to their paid time off policies and procedures.

Vivian Smith is a 28-year-old from Detroit and a member of Fight for 15, a group which seeks a $15 an hour minimum wage.

She has worked as a cook at a McDonald’s for five years and makes $10 per hour, which she said is barely enough to cover rent and her other bills. She believes that workers need increases in the minimum wage in order to make a living wage that matches how hard they work.

“I feel like the economy is getting worse and $13 is not enough. I am working so hard in the fast food industry, we do everything in the store, we do it well and we deserve better pay,” Smith said.

Marty Knollenberg is a former Michigan state representative and the owner of the Sedona Taphouse restaurant in Troy. He said he was relieved after the Court of Appeals ruling, saying that a different result could have been detrimental to businesses and, by extension, their customers.

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Stork Collection Celebrates 4th Anniversary

The Stork Collection celebrated its fourth anniversary in business Jan. 19.

“We are considered a hidden gem for some of the best resale items in town.

We carry both classic and trendy pieces for both women and children,” stated owner Jacque Richardson. “We also buy quality items, with no appointment necessary.” “We have tripled our inventory this year so we have a lot of options to choose from,” Richardson said, noting that she loves being part of the community. Richardson said she has been coined the “Budget Friendly Fashionista,” your “BFF,” and loves to help style her customers.

The Stork has affordable pricing so that everyone is able to get a fabulous outfit and not break the bank, Richardson said. The Stork carries children’s sizes newborn to size 16, and women’s and maternity sizes XS-3X. This year, the Stork Collection plans to start selling online. Visit the Stork Collection at 22433 Middlebelt Road, at Nine Mile; call (248)579-6360; or follow the store @thestorkcollection on both Instagram and Facebook.

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Community Choice Credit Union was awarded the Doing Well by Doing Good Award by Mastercard in January for the credit union’s philanthropic and community efforts.

This recognition is reflective of Community Choice’s community service, philanthropy and charitable contributions in 2022, according to Mastercard Vice President of Community Institutions Paul Tobin. One of the primary ways Community Choice partners with local charities is through its Give Big culture, which includes financial support and volunteering. Organizations supported through Give Big initiatives include Forgotten Harvest, Blessings in a Backpack and the Macomb Foster Closet, just to name a few.

Through team member volunteerism and donations, Community Choice is committed to helping its neighbors achieve the life they desire. Community Choice team members donated nearly I 0,000 hours of their time for community service in 2022. Founded in Redford in 1935, Community Choice operates 22 member centers throughout Michigan and serves more than 117,000 members.

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Changes to utility rate systems could have a far-reaching impact

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Changes to utility rates in Michigan are raising some eyebrows as customers are considering what this will mean for their electric bills.

DTE Energy, which serves more than 1.2 million customers in the metro Detroit area, will see some of the biggest impact from changes passed down from the Michigan Public Services Commission dictating how utility rates are charged per kilowatt hour.

“The Michigan Public Service Commission is transitioning all rate changes to this structure with utilities,” said Angie Pizzuti, chief customer officer for DTE. “There are distinct advantages. Right now, customers pay $16.09 cents per kWh and the rate goes to $18.06 for anything over 17 kWh. Off-peak hours will now be lower at $15.45.

“Between October and May they pay $16.75 during peak hours,” Pizzuti said.

“From June to September, the rates would be $20.98 per kWh between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and $15.45 per kWh the rest of the day. … It allows customers the opportunity to use power when there are lower rates if they choose to perform activities during those offpeak hours.”

The new rate system will be put into place beginning in March.

Despite this possibly resulting in lower energy bills for those who are able to work around the peak hours under the new system, the increase in rates during peak hours, particularly during the warmer months, has some customers concerned. Many people don’t have the option to not use electronics during those peak hours, an issue that is even

more relevant with so many people working from home.

“I work from home five days a week,” said Sterling Heights resident Shelly Weirsbaski. “I can’t choose to not have a Zoom meeting in the afternoon or turn off my computer when I’m supposed to be getting work done.”

This is even more concerning for those who have health issues and rely on devices such as breathing aids or dialysis machines.

They obviously can’t wait until off-peak hours to use electric devices that help maintain their health.

Bert Copple is the owner of a Home Instead franchise, which provides in-home care for senior citizens. He said the effect that such changes could have on the senior citizen population could be troubling.

“For seniors on fixed incomes, we find those seniors are already incredibly cautious when it comes to spending money,” said Copple. “Often we find them already not using their air conditioning or heater or an appliance just to save money. They become very paranoid about how much they are spending on electricity. We have our workers arrive in their home and it’s too intolerable even for them.”

He said seniors who are worried about increases to their electricity bills could make decisions that are harmful to their health.

“I can easily see people trying to say, ‘I can go without oxygen during that time of day.’ That would be incredibly detrimental and dangerous,” said Copple. “The average person on oxygen uses a machine that runs on 300 watts per hour. Anything else running during that time also would go up. It will be problematic for people on a fixed inSee UTILITY on page 20A

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Local mom and pop makes second annual donation to those in need

Scott and Connie Nelson, owners of Mid Eight Sandwich Shop, at 29113 Eight Mile Road, at Middlebelt, in Livonia, are holding their second annual donation event on Saturday, Feb. 25, to Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac. “We love our customers and love feeding people. It just makes sense to help others when we can,” Scott said. Last year, they chose Grace Centers of Hope — a nonprofit organization committed to changing the lives of the unwanted, abused, addicted and homeless individuals — to start an annual tradition of donating their food and time for one day in February. “With the help of friends, customers and one of our suppliers, we are feeding 125 residents, sending an additional eight cases of food, and each individual gets a new pair of socks. We hope we can be part of a solution and warm some hearts along the way,” Scott said. Mid Eight Sandwich Shop can be reached at (248) 987-1202 or visit the mid-eightsandwich-shop.business.site. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery are available.

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taurant owners, for our services and for our guests in the short term,” he said. “I am happy with this decision. The other side is going to appeal, so we will have to wait to see what that appeal will look like and if the (Michigan) Supreme Court will take it up.”

The more bitter point of contention was the subject of changing the laws regarding the tip credit. Knollenberg said that eliminating tip credit could mean radically higher operating costs of businesses like restaurants and actually mean less pay for employees at establishments where they generally receive high amounts from tips.

“What happened was that a ballot initiative (was proposed) to increase the minimum wage took place and it also could affect the tip credit,” he said. “Such measures try to bundle multiple issues on one proposal.

Most people wouldn’t be aware that increasing the minimum wage would also change how the tip credit works. Restaurant owners can explain to people (about) this tip credit or as I would call it, a ‘tip wage.’ (It) is a low-

er wage, which is $3.84 per hour, but that is offset by the tips they receive. If they aren’t making at least $10.10 an hour, the employer has to make up that difference. Nobody is making less than $10.10 per hour in my restaurant. I don’t know what problem they are trying to solve.”

Rogers countered that businesses have a responsibility to pay their employees a fair wage and if they are unable to do so, they are already failing.

“They shouldn’t be in business if they can’t pay us what we are asking for,” she said.

“The economy is going up and they are not paying us the amount we need even though we are working hard. I do five things at work and get the customers out fast and sometimes I even stay after my shift is over.”

On Jan. 1, 2023, Michigan’s minimum wage rate increased from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour as set by Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 establishing the annual schedule of increases.

The increase to $13.03 for regular employees and $11.73 for tipped employees could still be appealed.

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Pizzuti said that DTE is aware of such concerns and said that they don’t expect people to stop using all devices during peak hours but that some appliances can be used during off-peak hours instead.

“We understand and we don’t want customers to completely stop service during peak hours,” she said. “They can still save money by using devices like washing machines or dishwashers during non-peak hours.”

She added that the rate changes are not a result of the switch over to smart utility meters performed over the last several years, which has been a concern for some in the community.

“When we installed the smart meters it was to provide more control, not to change how we charge,” Pizzuti said. “They eliminated manual meter reading. It allowed customers to monitor their usage. It allowed us to also detect power outages more quickly.

The Michigan Public Services Commission wanted us to move to this hourly rate system.”

Pizzuti said that, ultimately, such changes are necessary to reduce strain on the power grid and that this is in no way designed to profit more from its customers.

“The new time of day structure is not a rate increase. It’s actually lower during most times of day,” she said. “It evens out peaks and reduces demand during high usage time. This way we don’t have to activate additional resources to generate that additional energy during those peak hours. … I think The Michigan Public Services Commission

wanted to offer more choice to customers and to protect the grid as society becomes more and more electrified.”

Matt Helm, the public information officer for the Michigan Public Service Commission, said the organization instituted these changes because such rates encourage customers to spread electricity use over a greater number of hours, flattening energy peaks and thus saving customers money in the long term because utilities do not have to procure additional energy resources at their most expensive prices to produce.

“The goal of time-based pricing is to align utility rates with the actual costs of producing it at different times, in a revenueneutral way (the utilities will not make additional profit off these rates), with the aim of reducing overall peak demand,” he said in an email. “In summertime, for one, it costs more to produce electricity on a hot weekday, when business is in full swing and residential and commercial customers are using air conditioning, than it does on a cool weekend when businesses are closed and air conditioning is less needed.”

Still, many in the community are worried about how the change to higher rates during peak hours will affect customers when implemented in the real world.

“I’m concerned for people on fixed incomes,” said Copple. “It is an incredibly vulnerable population, and what would happen if a senior turned off their heat at 4 p.m. and then they forget to turn it back on? Add in conditions like dementia, and this is a very real concern. It can dramatically affect the health of the senior with breathing and body temperature regulation. It will in turn affect caregivers who need to keep a closer eye on some seniors to ensure this sort of thing doesn’t happen.”

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FARMINGTON HILLS — Members of the Farmington Hills Police Department took the Polar Plunge Feb. 4 at The Beach Tiki Bar & Boil in Walled Lake.

The Polar Plunge, the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan, is held annually at more than 30 locations, according to a press release.

Special Olympics Michigan provides year-round training and services to more than 23,000 athletes.

Nationally, the organization provides services to more than 5 million athletes, the release states.

SALVATION ARMY RADIOTHON DATES RELEASED

NATURE CENTER RELEASES PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION INFO

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Nature Center Preschool is set to be in session September to early June.

Half-day classes are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Full days are not available, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. Schedule choices include a Tuesday/Thursday option, a Monday/Wednesday/Friday option and a Monday-Friday option.

“This special learning experience located in beautiful Heritage Park provides a meaningful and immersive nature-based program for children ages 3 to 5,” the release states.

“Teaching takes place outdoors, where children connect deeply with nature for a unique learning experience. Research-based curriculum focuses on play and discovery. Learning objectives are similar to a traditional preschool.”

For details about registration, curriculum and scholarships, visit fhgov.com/naturepre school.

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit will attempt to fight hunger and homelessness with its 36th annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon, which is scheduled to be aired on 760 WJR from 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24.

In its 35-year history, the fundraiser has raised more than $41.3 million, helping feed and shelter in-need people across metro Detroit, according to a press release.

“For the past 35 years, the Bed & Bread Club Radiothon has been a primary source of funding the Bed & Bread program, allowing The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit to feed and shelter Detroit’s hungry and homeless,” Bob Mueller, the metro Detroit area commander for the Salvation Army Great Lakes Division, stated in the release. “The Salvation Army is grateful for the partnership with WJR and the generous supporters who join in on our mission of doing the most good.”

Listeners can donate $120 to feed five people for nearly a month. Those who donate $240 will provide meals to 10 people for nearly a month and receive a limited-edition Bed & Bread Club Radiothon umbrella as a thank you.

Those contributing $255 or more can donate an extra umbrella to a Bed & Bread client, according to the release. Individuals can donate by visiting sametrodetroit.org, texting BREAD to 24365 or calling 833-SAL-HOPE. For more information, including volunteer opportunities, visit sametrodetroit.org/radiothon.

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Orchard Lake Philharmonic: Concert featuring music for dancing, 3 and 7:30 p.m., Nardin Park Methodist Church, 29887 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, OrchardLakePhil.org

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Book sale: Half-off prices until Feb. 28, both Farmington Community Library locations, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills and 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, farmlib.org PAWS for Reading: Grades 1-5 can tell stories to therapy dog, first and third Wednesdays of month, 6:30, 6:45 and 7 p.m. sessions, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, farmlib.org

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GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP OFFERS SESSION DATES

METRO DETROIT — Jewish Family Service is scheduled to offer sessions of a grief and loss support group for women 60 and older.

The group is set to be led by JFS licensed master social workers and clinicians Mayim Meyers and Cici Syms, and it will focus on providing a supportive space to begin to process grief. Participants will learn coping skills, the non-linear process of grief, increased understanding of typical and complex grief, and connections with others in a similar place, according to a press release.

The session dates are scheduled to take place 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays March 10 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 5, and June 2.

According to the release, group size is limited.

For more information, contact Mayim Meyers at (248) 592-2694 or mmeyers@jfsdetroit.org.

NEWS ITEMS TAKEN FROM SOME OF OUR LOCAL COVERAGE AREAS

MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT IN WEST BLOOMFIELD

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers are needed in West Bloomfield, according to the township’s website.

Pickup is at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation office, located at 4640 Walnut Lake Road.

Pickups are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., with routes typically taking between an hour and an hour and a half, according to the website.

Volunteers are the backbone of the program, the site states. “Not only do our volunteers deliver meals to our homebound seniors, they also deliver a warm smile and a friendly greeting. … Our seniors are able to remain in their homes due to the generosity and kindness of our many volunteers.”

For more information, call Lucy at (810) 632-2155 or send an email to info@lwmow.org.

OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS SEEKS SEASONAL STAFF

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking seasonal staff as it prepares for its spring and summer seasons. The department stated that it has “hundreds” of jobs that need to be filled at its various campgrounds, aquatic facilities, golf courses and parks within the next few months.

The jobs come with perks such as a $500 cash bonus, annual vehicle permits and a limited number of passes to use the facilities. There are positions available for ages 16 and older starting at $13.52 an hour. For job descriptions, salary ranges, application requirements and qualifications, visit OakGov.com/jobs. For more information, visit OaklandCounty Parks.com.

Community Choice Foundation plans to award $100,000 in scholarships METRO DETROIT — Community Choice Foundation announced that applications are now open for its college, continuing education and skilled trades scholarships.

The foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to almost 300 students since 2009. A total of $100,000 will be awarded to students in 2023, with 15 $5,000 college scholarships, six $2,500 continuing education scholarships and four $2,500 skilled trades scholarships.

Applying students must be Michigan residents and attend a Michigan-based institution, academy or training program following high school graduation. Applicants will be judged by their academic achievements, community involvement and extracurricular activities, along with completion of an essay.

“We look for students who have a passion for the future and who are very goal-oriented and motivated both with their careers and in support of their communities,” Community Choice Foundation Executive Director Kevin McAlpine said in a prepared statement.

The scholarship program is funded by Community Choice Credit Union and the generous support of its members, team members and local businesses. Applications are due Feb. 28 and may be filled out online by visiting CommunityChoiceFoundation.org. Scholarship winners will be announced in April.

Community Choice Foundation is the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit CommunityChoiceFoundation.org or call (877) 243-2528, ext. 2460.

MSGCU to award more than $100,000 in scholarships this year METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union announced today that applications are being accepted for its annual scholarship program through Feb. 28. The Credit Union has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to more than 500 students and educators since the inception of its program.

MSGCU is offering various scholarships to 33 recipients. Nonmembers are welcome to apply and must become members if selected as scholarship recipients. The credit union welcomes everyone in Michigan to bank with it. Online applications can be submitted at msgcu.org/ scholarships.

The following scholarships are available: • The Educational Solutions Scholarship helps high school seniors with plans to attend college with 18 scholarships of $2,500 each.

• The Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship is for high school seniors heading to college with a demonstrated commitment to helping others. Five scholarships of $2,500 are available.

• The Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship is for high school seniors and current college students planning to become teachers. There are four scholarships of $2,500.

• The Milo Perreault Educator Advantage Scholarship helps certified educators and administrators continue their educations. They can apply for one of four scholarships of $2,500.

• The William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship is available to two individuals pursuing certification in electrical, HVAC, automotive or other skilled trades programs. Each scholarship is for $2,500.

• The Credit Union also funds the Stephen Thomas First Responder Scholarship, which supports first responders enrolled in police and/ or fire academies at local colleges with 14 scholarships of $2,000 each. Applications occur directly with Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Washtenaw Community College and Schoolcraft Community College. Students can apply for this scholarship throughout the year and more information is available through the program directors of each academy.

Visit msgcu.org/scholarships for details and to learn more about the application process.