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According to 2:26 PM 2/23/22 Orchard Lake Mayor Norm Finkelstein, one thing that is missing in the city is housing for its aging population.

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ORCHARD LAKE — From the perspective of Orchard Lake City Services Director Gerry McCallum, his community is a “great” one, and for the most part, he wants to maintain the status quo.

One exception, however, is senior housing — or, more specifically, the lack of it.

McCallum said that issue has been on the city’s radar for many years.

Although there is currently not an overnight solution, addressing the issue in the city’s master See HOUSING on page 16A

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He has interviewed presidents, governors, mayors, CEOs and sports figures, among others.

Aside from his work with Channel 7, Stokes, who

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Stokes’ tie to history has caught the attention of See AWARD on page 18A

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My personal stage IV cancer journey has been long and rugged. My tumor eventually was recurrent in my brain after initial seven months of chemotherapy. I have been extraordinarily lucky. After being told that I would live only two months without treatment on my brain, I was fortunate enough to become patient number one in a new drug study and I have been in remission 5 to 8 times longer than expected.

During that time, instead of ending up with the indignation of dying, from a brain tumor in front of my family with seizures and eventual blindness, I have been able to see twins, born as grandchildren, ball games, swim meets, graduations, while watching my grandchildren and children achieve.

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Thanks to the power of early detection, cancer was discovered before it was too late. It’s moments like these that are precisely why total body screening saves lives. As a general rule, when someone presents to the doctor with a symptom related to cancer, they are usually at stage III or stage IV. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations. Most screening tests that are covered by insurance companies only cover about 29% of cancers. The other 71% of cancers occur in areas where doctors are unable to screen, and insurance companies will not pay for screening. This is where Bionicc Body Screening in Southfield can save lives.

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SECOND FRONT PAGE Judson Center makes case for overall health checks Our next edition will come to homes April 5

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METRO DETROIT — The Judson Center, a nonprofit human services agency, is encouraging individuals and families to

check in on their overall health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 41% of people surveyed said they skipped medical care in the early months of the pandemic due to a

fear of exposure to the virus, closed medical facilities or financial struggles.

“Many individuals and families delayed medical care over the past few years because of COVID-19,” Judson Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster stated in a

press release. “Now, more than ever, it’s critical for people to get back on track with their health and hopefully prevent any serious complications. So, whether it’s an in-person visit in a safe environment like our family See HEALTH on page 22A

MDOT begins 2-year US-24 project ‘We will create an entirely different look to the interchange, which is known as a diverging diamond’

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SOUTHFIELD/DETROIT — A $54 million two-year project on Telegraph Road, from Grand River Avenue to Eight Mile Road, began March 1, but the project has been in the works for years.

“This project is broken up into two phases,” said Bill Erban, a project manager for the Michigan Department of Transportation. “In the first phase, we will reconstruct the old Telegraph Road from RELATED: ‘Modernize Grand River up to the Rouge River, which I-75’ project is just south of Eight Mile Road. The second resumes for phase of the project will occur next year and 2023 • 8A will involve the reconstruction of the Eight Mile Road and Telegraph Road interchange.

We will create an entirely different look to the interchange, which is known as a diverging diamond, rather than the old cloverleaf with loops. The hope is that this will improve the operational efficiency of the interchange as well as safety.”

Erban explained that the cloverleaf shape that’s currently in place has loops that are so short that MDOT has had to place three stop signs and two yield signs at the end of the loop ramps. Since there is not enough room to al-

ABOVE: MDOT’s $54 million two-year project on Telegraph Road, from Grand River Avenue to Eight Mile Road, began March 1.

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est Bloomfield resident Ross Miller, who is a sophomore at Bloomfield Hills High School, has been selected to be a part of the 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Great American Marching Band trumpet section.

According to an email from his mom and West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder, Miller auditioned to join approximately 185 “all-star” musicians who were selected from around the country to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

“The participating musicians, flags and dancers will assemble for a week-long visit to NYC where they work under the direction of a team of talented music/band directors to prepare for their performance,” Binder stated.

“They will march along the parade route and perform in Herald Square in front of 3 million spectators with a TV audience of approximately 50 million viewers.”

Aside from rehearsals and parade participation, the musicians are set to do some sightseeing while in New York City, which is a city Miller has never visited.

“Ross’s hard work and commitment to playing the trumpet have led to additional recent successes like receiving a top Division Rating of 1 in the MSBOA District IV Solo & Ensemble Festival,” Binder stated. “Ross and his entire family look forward to celebrating these accomplishments.”

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service announced in a press release that it has received a grant from the Ravitz Foundation to support the agency in providing emergency financial assistance to community members in need.

Through the agency’s Family Support Services, low-income families can receive emergency financial assistance and ongoing case management to help them meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient, according to the release.

“By providing a family with the support of a social worker, JFS is often able to prevent an individual or family from decreasing stability and moving into deeper poverty or crisis,” Dini Peterson, chief program officer of family and community services for JFS, stated in the release.

“Clients can receive assistance with eviction and foreclosure prevention, home or car repairs, increased access to food, and utility payments. Often when one of these issues is not resolved in a timely manner, a family’s crisis can spiral into additional financial needs, making it more difficult for families to recover.”

According to the release, the long-term goal is to help low-income families develop an enhanced ability to take care of their household needs, have access to resources that improve their situation and have increased well-being and a positive outlook on life.

“We are so appreciative of The Ravitz Foundation,” Peterson stated. “Their support allows us to continue strengthening our community.”

GRACE CENTERS OF HOPE SEEKS DONATIONS OF GENTLY USED CLOTHES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Report details average monthly bills of West Bloomfield residents WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to a report by doxoINSIGHTS, Americans spend a total of $3.87 trillion annually on household bills, with the average household spending approximately $2,046 per month, or $24,557 per year, on the 10 most essential household bills.

Doxo’s website states that it provides analysis of bill-pay statistics and bill-payer behavior.

According to its report, the average West Bloomfield household pays $2,450 per month, or $29,397 per year, for the 10 most common household bills, with residents spending 27% of their income on household bills.

“The household expenses in West Bloomfield, on average, are 16.5% higher than the national average of $2,046 and 26.2% higher than the state average of $1,809,” the report states.

According to the report, West Bloomfield is the No. 7 most expensive city in Michigan for household bills.

“The data, which Doxo has for West Bloomfield as well as 4,000 cities across the United States, looks at total amount spent on bills per month and also breaks down bill payments into 10 different categories, including utilities, auto loans, cable bills and more,” the report states.

For more information, visit doxo.com.

METRO DETROIT – According to a press release, Grace Centers of Hope is making an appeal to metro Detroit residents to donate gently used clothing and household items to any one of the nonprofit’s four retail locations.

The release states that the winter season has had a negative effect on donations to Grace Centers of Hope thrift stores.

Items accepted at the thrift stores include gently used clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, furniture, furnishings, kitchenware, outdoor garden items, toys and appliances.

“Items should be in good, workable and saleable conditions,” the release states.

Grace Centers of Hope operates one of the largest transitional shelters in southeast Michigan for men, women and children who are faced with issues of homelessness, addiction, poverty and abuse, with the nonprofit providing shelter, daily meals, clothing and comprehensive life skills programs to help individuals find the support, resources and “courage to positively change their lives,” according to the release.

Grace Centers of Hope thrift stores turn donations into program-sustaining revenue. The nonprofit does not accept government funding and “solely relies on the generosity of neighbors and sales from its four thrift stores to support its annual operating budget,” according to the release.

Grace Centers of Hope thrift stores are located at 5919 Highland Road in Waterford, 26740 Dequindre Road in Warren, 43584 Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights and 23119 Coolidge Highway in Oak Park.

Donations can be dropped off at thrift stores 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays.

Residents can schedule large donation pickups from their home by calling (855) 435-7424.

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CRIME WATCH Speeding leads to fight, driver pulls gun

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 8:38 a.m. March 4, West Bloomfield Township police officers responded to a possible aggravated assault with a firearm in the area of Kingsfield Drive and Farmington Road.

Officers were advised that a tow truck driver who was unhooking a vehicle on Kingsfield had been approached by a speeding vehicle.

The tow truck driver hit a side mirror of the speeding vehicle as it drove by.

The driver of the speeding vehicle and the tow truck driver proceeded to get into a physical altercation.

After the altercation, the driver of the speeding vehicle went back to his vehicle and produced a handgun, although he reportedly never directly pointed it at the tow truck driver.

The case was turned over to detectives for review and was set to be sent to the prosecutor’s office for review as well.

Airline miles fraudulently used to purchase flight

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 3, a resident of Crabapple Court went to the West Bloomfield Township Police Department to report that an unknown person had gained access to her American Airlines miles and used them to purchase a flight.

According to the report, detectives have identified a suspect.

Tenant allegedly steals appliances

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 7 and 8 a.m. March 1, according to a report, a subject who was significantly

behind in rent and in the process of being evicted allegedly removed appliances from a building on Eastbrooke without permission.

Detectives were reviewing the case for possible charges.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being hired via Indeed for a job to help with logistics and package pickup, an elderly resident on Westbrooke Drive was told to pick up specific packages at a local UPS store recently.

She was advised by UPS that they had information that she and her husband were being used as “mules” by their new employer.

In crime, a mule is someone who moves illegal goods, sometimes unknowingly.

The report states that the company that hired the resident is fraudulent and a front for possibly illegal activity.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Package swiped

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident of Wabeek Hill Court went to the West Bloomfield Township Police Department at 11:59 p.m. Feb. 23 to report that a package had been stolen from his residence.

The stolen package was valued at $300.

There was no camera footage to review.

The case was listed as documentation only.

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Towards the middle part of Northern Michigan, the lakefront properties will always hold extensive value on the market.

With Michigan universally recognized as one of the top states for boating, it’s no secret why areas like Burt Lake, Charlevoix and Mullet Lake have continued to be vacation spots.

“The other area is that whole chain of lakes from Cheboygan, Lake Huron, going into the Cheboygan River, Mullet Lake, Burt Lake and Crooked Lake,” Pfeil said.

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of a listing, and Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor Matthew Bazner attributed the active market to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A lot of people who couldn’t go anywhere had to cancel trips, so they just purchased a cottage in Michigan, and that really spurted the prices up,” Bazner said.

So, what cities are the hot commodities of Northern Michigan right now? It’s really all based on the preference of the buyer.

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DEMAND SPIKES FOR USED FURNITURE DONATIONS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED

HOMES waiving its fee to remove these items from inside a donor’s home. He estimates that they had more than 300 people waiting for mattresses at press time.

“We are one of the few charities in town that will take gently used mattresses and box springs,” Boyle said.

For essential items that are structurally damaged, stained, torn, badly worn or damaged by pets, they will haul these items away for $75 per item, whether it’s inside or outside the home.

For fees ranging from $75 to $100 per item, the Furniture Bank will also pick up nonessential items from inside or outside of homes, including desks, bookshelves, armoires, china cabinets, buffets, sofa beds, reclining sofas, entertainment centers and TV stands. Proceeds from fees support the work of the Furniture Bank and enable it to hire professional movers to safely remove furniture.

Inflation has hit everyone’s pocketbooks, but some people are better positioned to handle higher costs than others.

“Hyperinflation disproportionately affects people in need,” Boyle said.

Furniture — even used furniture — is an expense many families can’t afford.

“Buying furniture means you may not be able to pay your rent or your utility bill, so we continue to see higher levels of referrals,” Boyle said.

Of the families the Furniture Bank assists, 90% have an annual income of $20,000 or less, Boyle said. Of those families, he said 70% to 80% have household incomes of $10,000 or less. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to health and, for children, essential for learning and develop-

ABOVE: Jerika Jones and her son, Ryan, smile outside their Harper Woods home after receiving home furnishings from the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. RIGHT: The Harrisons were among the 2,300 families helped last year by the Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan. Demand has increased for the Furniture Bank, which aided 1,900 families in 2021.

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ment as well, and adequate rest is not possible when people are sleeping on the floor.

The Furniture Bank is life changing to people like Jerika Jones, of Harper Woods, who lost everything after a divorce, the floods of 2021 and a devastating car accident — she was helping her stranded daughter on the side of the freeway last summer when an 18-wheeler slammed into their vehicle, badly injuring them both and leaving Jones unable to work. Jones and her children — two sets of fraternal twins, ages 15 and 22 — had been sleeping on air mattresses and sitting on the floor before the Furniture Bank was able to supply them with real beds and furniture.

A gently used leather chaise lounge also now occupies Jones’ bedroom — it’s been ideal for her because of her back injury.

“We’re making good strides and picking up our life one day at a time,” Jones said.

In spite of multiple unfortunate incidents, Jones maintains her faith and positive

attitude, grateful for things like the kitchen table and eight chairs that mean her family can gather for holiday meals and everyday time together.

“Now we’re able to be at my house, putting together a puzzle,” Jones said.

She said the furniture has helped her and her family to heal emotionally as well as physically.

“It gives us a place to come together comfortably,” Jones said.

Boyle said that, in 2022 alone, the Furniture Bank provided 2,300 families with almost 19,000 pieces of furniture, valued at a total of more than $1 million.

“There’s a huge need for what we do,” Boyle said. “(We supply) the basics that will get a family off the floor and enable them to live with some semblance of dignity.”

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METRO DETROIT — People refurbishing their homes this spring might be getting rid of old furniture and replacing it with new items.

But if that old furniture is still in good shape, don’t throw it out with the trash — the nonprofit Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan can use it.

The Furniture Bank supplies families in need with essential furniture pieces, such as beds, mattresses and kitchen tables with chairs. Furniture Bank Executive Director Robert Boyle, of Grosse Pointe Woods, said demand always increases in the spring, and that’s especially true this year, with more than 100 families on a waiting list for furnishings — a figure that’s twice as high as it was only four years ago at this time.

The Furniture Bank will collect essential items in good condition from homes across metro Detroit at no charge if these items can be placed in a garage or on a porch, or they will charge a flat fee of $50 to collect any number of essentials from inside the home. Essential items include mattresses, box springs, dressers, end tables, nightstands, coffee tables, sofas and loveseats (excluding reclining sofas and sofa beds), dining room or kitchen tables (excluding glass or heavy marble), dining room or kitchen chairs (in sets of at least two), and living room chairs.

The Furniture Bank will also collect as essentials up to five bags or boxes of smaller housewares, such as towels, pots, pans, silverware, lamps, bedding and other basics; the Furniture Bank cannot accept clothing.

On April 1, the collection flat fee will increase to $75.

Because the need for beds, mattresses and box springs in good condition is so high, Boyle said, the Furniture Bank is currently

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Elizabeth and Andrew Hauptman, along with their son Oscar, advocate for clean air.

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truggling to breathe has become all too common for 12-year-old Oscar Hauptman.

His mother, Elizabeth Hauptman, said Oscar’s asthma is triggered the most on hot summer days, limiting his ability to play sports, be active outside and even breathe.

“He will start coughing, and he’ll tell me that it feels like somebody is sitting on his chest.

I know that we’ll have to use his rescue inhaler the entire way home, until he gets to his nebulizer, and if his nebulizer doesn’t work, we’re rushing to an emergency room,” she said. “It’s scary for all of us but especially for our kids.”

Michigan has one of the highest asthma

rates in the country, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and now data show that Detroiters are far more likely to have asthma than the rest of Michigan’s population.

“Over 250,000 children here in Michigan have asthma, and about one in four folks in the Detroit ZIP code have asthma,” Hauptman explained.

The MDHHS reported that the rate of asthma hospitalizations was at least four times higher in Detroit than in the rest of Michigan between 2016 and 2019. Data show that approximately three times as many people died from asthma in Detroit between 2017 and 2019 as did in all of Michigan and that adult Detroiters had a current asthma prevalence 46% higher than those in the rest of Michigan

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Researchers from the United States Environmental Protection Agency have long linked asthma with exposure to air pollution.

In Michigan, Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties are three of 12 counties across the state with an F rating from the American Lung Association’s 2022 State of the Air Report due to high ozone days and particle pollution.

The data are alarming to Hauptman, a field organizer for the Michigan chapter of the advocacy group Moms Clean Air Force. Moms Clean Air Force is a community of more than

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tions, officials say, ozone can trigger a variety of health problems, including lung irritation and inflammation, asthma attacks, wheezing, coughing, and increased susceptibility to respiratory illnesses.

Airborne particles can come from atmospheric chemical reactions or from wildfires, construction sites and the burning of fossil fuels. This pollution, officials say, can cause chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks, decreased lung function, coughing, painful breathing, cardiac problems and heart attacks as well as a variety of serious environmental impacts, such as acidification of lakes and streams and nutrient depletion in soils and water bodies.

In Michigan, Moms Clean Air Force works actively to fight for cleaner air by advocating for the transition of the state’s school bus fleet to electric, defending the state’s Clean Car Standards and working to protect families from PFAS chemicals, air pollution from industrial facilities and mercury pollution.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are chemicals used to make coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water in everything from clothing and furniture to food packaging and nonstick cooking surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention. They are called “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment, and they bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans. They may affect reproduction, thyroid function and the immune system, and they may injure the liver, according to the CDC. “There are so many solutions that we are working towards, like asking for stronger tailpipe protections, transitioning into electric school buses, that type of thing, so we can move forward on helping our kids and finding solutions for these problems,” Hauptman said.

Moms Clean Air Force offers a variety of opportunities for public engagement and advocacy.

“Everything from education to getting involved with meeting with your representative to insist that they do things that will protect our kids from the impacts of pollution and poor air quality,” Hauptman said.

Nicky Marcot, a longtime volunteer for Mom’s Clean Air Force, said she became involved with the organization in 2019 after reading an article about how climate change was impacting people’s decisions to have children.

“A friend sent me an article about climate change and how young people and adults around the country in their 20s and 30s were choosing to not have children because of the future of the planet. I had never thought about climate change in that light before.” She said it made her want to “become active in a way that I

could help make a difference regarding climate issues.”

With three children under 8 and a busy schedule, Marcot had limited time to advocate.

“I knew I had space while the kids were napping, I had space in the evening and space on the weekends, so based on that, I was able to do as much as I was able — which, in that case, usually constituted maybe a total of two to three hours a month worth of activism,” she said. “Organizations like Moms Clean Air Force do a really good job of providing their volunteers with opportunities that are manageable, not overwhelming, easy and effective.”

Whether it was logging in online and do-

ing a five-minute testimony in front of the EPA, taking a picture of herself holding a sign stating how much she cares about the air her kids are breathing, signing a petition or signing a letter, Marcot knows she is making a difference.

“There might have been months where I did more — for instance, I took a trip to D.C., and that was an entire weekend. But most of the time, it was just five or 10 minutes here or there,” she said. “When you have millions of people across the country taking five or 10 minutes here or there, it makes a huge difference.”

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Aratham officially will be opening its doors to the public on Monday, April 3rd, kicking off at 10:0am with the opportunity to meet the owners - husband and wife team Gabriel and Tiffanie Vera and be the first to purchase its creative grab and go meals. Parking is ample at the location designed to be a friendly, welcoming, neighborhood grab & go market for those who crave delicious, healthy meals – made with love. The location is perfect for quick meals for both residents and the business community. Hours of Operation will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Aratham Gourmet To Go - Organic & PlantBased cuisine was launched in 2019, and prepares thousands of meals every week for individuals and families throughout Michigan, with locations in Troy, Westland, Detroit and soon West Bloomfield.

“Aratham is a labor of love in every sense of the word,” said Gabriel and

Tiffanie, who add that love, quality and creativity together is the essence of Aratham. “We truly care about our customers, our community and the health of our planet. It’s because of this love that we developed a menu that is gourmet in quality, plant-based and delicious. Food can heal & fortify, and we fully believe that high quality, interesting, organic, gourmet cuisine should be available to everyone” The menu rotates weekly to keep customers excited, but certain favorites will be available regularly, such as: plant-based, soups, entrees, side dishes, salads, breakfast bowls, desserts and much more… “We also believe take away, grab & go meals should be delicious, interesting, fresh and healthy - the opening of Aratham Plant Based Organic storefront allows the community to stop in and purchase our meals quickly and conveniently, without sacrificing taste or nutrition,” Gabriel and Tiffanie said.

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A new program is hoping to bring mental health help and training to young children throughout Oakland County’s school districts.

The ReNEW Jr. program is an extension of the ReNEW program that the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities started in middle schools over the last few years. The new program will now address is-

sues like stress and anxiety with students in grades three through five.

“This program specifically focuses on students in the third through fifth grade.

We’re exploring expanding it to even younger age groups,” said Alliance CEO Julie Brenner. “The plan is to fully launch it across Oakland County within the next two years. … We’re giving the youth the ability to recognize uncomfortable feelings that they may not have the knowledge or have the tools to address.”

The primary funder of the program is Variety the Children’s Charity, which has allowed ReNEW Jr. to partner with schools at no cost.

“As part of Variety’s core programs, we provide things for children with special needs or who are under-resourced,” said Michelle Murphy, the executive director of Variety. “The missing piece for us was a mental health program. We think of ourselves as small enough to listen but big enough to make a difference. We kept hearing that this

was something kids need. We were lucky enough to be introduced to those at the coalition and to start talking about what we could do.”

Kendra Ruddy, the prevention program specialist with the coalition, said that ReNEW Jr. is all about bringing concepts of mental health to young people while making it easy to understand and digest.

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“It’s almost like if traffic is at a standstill, that’s our safest work zone. It’s interesting, because these are opposing perspectives. One is mobility and getting people through in a hurry, whereas the other is if you go through too fast, then you could end up hurting somebody,” said Bill Erban, a project manager at MDOT.

low for larger loops that allow the driver to flow into traffic without stopping, MDOT is implementing the diverging diamond interchange, which will move traffic over briefly into the interchange area, avoiding conflicting traffic, they said.

The two-year project will consist of improving five bridges, along with drainage and water main improvements, sidewalk ramp improvements, sign replacements, and traffic signal and lighting improvements from the M-5 (Grand River Avenue) intersection to the M-102 (Eight Mile Road) area, where the diverging diamond interchange will be built.

“Drivers will see barrels begin on the northbound side near 6 Mile Road and the southbound side at 9 Mile Road. There has been ongoing utility work above and below ground over the past few months and will continue,” Diane Cross, MDOT’s media contact, stated in a press release.

Janan McDougal, the owner of The Printheadz, located at 23151 Telegraph Road, has taken note of the all-too-familiar bright orange barrels.

“When I look out my window, I see the cones that they’re putting out right now, and it makes me a little nervous,” McDougal said. She

explained that for a T-shirt printing company, their busiest seasons are the spring, summer and fall. “As we are going into our busiest time, the construction barrels are coming out.”

Erban acknowledged business owners’, residents’ and commuters’ frustration with the traffic and lane closures. He said that MDOT is working in the best fashion with everyone to ensure that no one is cutting through neighborhoods or blocking commercial or residential driveways, though traffic will be slowed and crowded due to the construction.

“This area is both residential and commercial, so it’s intense, because people want to get to the businesses, and the business owners will be unhappy, but we are committed to making a safer work zone for the construction workers out there and the drivers on the roads,” Erban said. “It’s almost like if traffic is at a standstill, that’s our safest work zone. It’s interesting, because these are opposing perspectives. One is mobility and getting people through in a hurry, whereas the other is if you go through too fast, then you could end up hurting somebody.”

From March 6 until late June, drivers can expect northbound and southbound US-24, between M-5 and M-102, to be reduced to two lanes in each direction for median work. Cross advises drivers to get up-to-date information on lane closures, MDOT projects and 24/7 coverage of traffic incidents at www.Michigan.gov/ Drive.

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As part of its master plan, Orchard Lake has identified developing senior housing as an aspiration. Although there are currently no definitive solutions, City Hall property is a potential option.

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plan, which is set to be updated for the first time since 2018 at some point this year, could help bring Orchard Lake one step closer to realizing its aspirations of providing a viable alternative for individuals who want to continue to call Orchard Lake home.

“We try to look into the future,” McCallum said. “One thing that the city is lacking in this community is aged housing — something where people (want to) downsize their properties but stay in the city. So that master plan in 2018 did talk about it pretty extensively. That was the big change in 2018, but, obviously, we’re still lacking that, even five years later, so that will remain in the master plan.”

Jackie Beach previously served as mayor and on the City Council for Orchard Lake.

She is currently a part of the city’s Planning Commission.

Beach said that it is the Planning Commission’s responsibility to put together a master plan, with the ultimate final approval coming from City Council members.

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“We have none of that (multi-family or condominium-type projects), and so our residents, as they age, (some) don’t feel that they want to continue with a large house that they’ve had, but they’d like to stay in our city because they love it here.”

— Orchard Lake Mayor Norm Finkelstein right now and updating it,” Beach said. “I think that one of the things that we’re really hoping to concentrate on is some kind of housing. We have a lot of people that, when kids grow up and they lose their spouse, they’re in these large houses, and we don’t have the kind of housing — those smaller condos, smaller houses — that people can move into that would be more suitable for maybe a widow or widower, or a couple that does not want to take care of a large piece of property.”

Beach said there is vacant property in the city, but it’s “not available just yet.”

McCallum has turned some of his attention to a property owned by DTE, formerly Detroit Edison, which he estimated has been vacant for approximately 30 years and is 12.5 acres.

He said there is limited vacant property, but that is one that could be an ideal fit for a senior housing development.

“We do have the Edison parcel, which is a very good-size parcel off of Pontiac Trail; so they may look at, maybe, potentially, what a future development would look like there as far as aged housing goes,” McCallum said. “They purchased that many, many years ago, and I think it was eventually to put a substation in there, but I think based upon the findings and what’s worked out through the years, they really don’t need to put a substation in there, but yet they never said, ‘The property’s up for sale.’ But it is a larger parcel, one of the larger vacant ones in our municipality. Be nice to see something happen with that, versus just being vacant land for (as) many years as it has been.”

The Edison property has also crossed Beach’s mind. Both Beach and McCallum have also given some thought to another potential option.

“Not that this is going to come into fruition anytime soon, but we also have some property here on City Hall that could potentially turn into some aged housing — some condos,” McCallum said. “It’s on (the) radar that it’s something we’re going to need to look at, but difficult finding a spot to put it in.”

In a previous interview, Orchard Lake Mayor Norm Finkelstein also addressed the city’s lack of senior housing options.

“There’s one big thing that we are missing in Orchard Lake, and that is housing for our aging population,” Finkelstein said. “I’m just talking about some sort of multi-family,

perhaps, or condominium-type projects. We have none of that, and so our residents, as they age, (some) don’t feel that they want to continue with a large house that they’ve had, but they’d like to stay in our city because they love it here.”

Aside from trying to find a senior housing solution, Beach said that Orchard Lake is also trying to get its commercial corridor in good shape. She cited the site of the former Walgreens location at Pontiac Trail and Orchard Lake Road, which she said has been vacant for about a year.

Beach has also not forgotten about what is perhaps Orchard Lake’s biggest attraction.

“We still feel that the lakes and the natural area is what makes Orchard Lake special,” she said. “Our basic desire is to keep Orchard Lake as natural and residentfriendly as we can make it, while making some improvements. We don’t have large business districts. … We’re a fairly small community that has a lot of lakes, and we have St. Mary’s, and we’ve got Orchard Lake Country Club. Those are our biggest land areas, and the nature sanctuary.”

Although senior housing could help fill a void for the city, overall, McCallum is content with what Orchard Lake has to offer.

“We’re mainly residential,” he said.

“We’ve got a great community here; we’ve got great lakes. A lot (of ) the properties are on lakes; they’re larger-size homes. What has been developed here works for this small community and has been working for years.”

McCallum provided some insight as to a potential time frame for the master plan.

“I’m hoping to get this thing all buttoned up by June so that we can start our public hearing process, because it’s a very lengthy public hearing process — distribution of the master plan and stuff like that.

And I’d like to see it buttoned up, totally, by fall,” he said.

Although McCallum said that the master plan currently in place is a good one, he understands the significance of checking in on it every so often.

“It needs tweaking once in a while, hence why we do it every five years, but with a built-out community, it’s not like we’re looking for big industrial companies coming here — processing plants and stuff like that,” he said. “I think what we have is great; we need to maintain what we have.”

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the Historical Society of Michigan, and he is set to be recognized with the organization’s History Hero Award at a conference scheduled to take place March 24-25 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

The Historical Society of Michigan was founded in 1828 and is the state’s oldest cultural organization. It is considered a nongovernmental nonprofit, focusing on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming.

Larry J. Wagenaar is the Historical Society of Michigan executive director and CEO. He said that Stokes was on the HSM’s board for six years and currently serves as a board advisor.

Wagenaar shared what helped lead to Stokes being recognized with a History Hero Award.

“Chuck has been a leader in advocating for history,” Wagenaar said. “He’s been a speaker at our conferences; he’s done a lot to lead our board and lead the organization well, so that’s part of what we’re celebrating, but also his impact on the greater Detroit metropolitan area. I think everyone that lives in southeast Michigan knows who Chuck Stokes is, and how he has interviewed virtually every leader in Michigan as well as many other individuals who are not leaders. He’s a … genuinely humble man.”

Stokes shared his thoughts on the award.

“I was surprised, but I was pleased,” he said. “History has always been an interest and I would say, to some degree, a passion of mine. It’s something that, professionally, I’ve done 40 years now, just the field of journalism — interviewing people and dealing with all sorts of topics. They always say that we’re sort of that first line of defense for chronicling history just because we’re dealing with it every day, or events that eventually become history.”

Part of Stokes’ duties with Channel 7 include serving as the moderator and producer of “Spotlight on the News,” which was created in 1965 and is Michigan’s longest-running weekly news and public affairs show. He began moderating and hosting the show in 1994, and it has played a large role in his interactions with individuals who have played a part in the state’s history.

“When you’re doing it at the time, it doesn’t seem like history, because, technically, this is not history yet, but then when you’ve done it for a good bit of time and you start looking back and realizing it’s now part of history because it was an interview that was five years ago, 10 years ago or 15 years ago, and that person is no longer around — but oftentimes the issues are still very much around; it’s just a matter of what form has the issue taken now and who’s riding herd over the issue now,” Stokes said. “We oftentimes find ourselves in that position, saying, ‘Wait a minute. We interviewed governor such-and-such on this 15 years ago, and here we are dealing with the same topic again,’ only this time it may be from the Republican side of the aisle or the Democratic side of the aisle … with a different bent and a different twist to it. So there are many similarities between what the Historical Society of Michigan is doing and what … I do on a weekly basis. With (the) show, we’re capturing history and the time, and it becomes even more significant in Michigan’s history as time goes on.”

Stokes said that “numerous” interviews from over the years stand out to him, ranging from figures involved with politics, business, sports and health care.

Although he is hesitant to discuss some of his more memorable interviews due to a concern that he’ll forget to include others, he did reflect on a couple.

Stokes was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and part of his childhood included attending Cleveland Browns football games with his dad.

NFL Hall of Fame running back Jim

Brown, who played for the franchise from 1957 to 1965, is probably the most wellknown player to ever suit up for the Browns, and Stokes said he grew up watching him.

He estimated that it was about 10 years ago that he had an opportunity to interview him.

“I thought to myself, ‘Oh, man, I get to sit across the table and interview Jim Brown,’” Stokes said. “You have flashbacks of childhood and say, ‘What a great job this is; it’s put me in a position to meet a childhood sports hero and have an intelligent conversation with him.’ … I remember shaking hands, and at this point he had been retired, I don’t remember, 20, 30 years,

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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 appeals at their Regular Meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: -

Lala Appeal, 3781 Indian Trail (Side Yard Setback Variance for Installation of A/C Condenser Units in the Side Yard of the Property) Fernandez Appeal, 5091 Commerce Road (Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of Retaining Walls and a Square Footage Variance for Lakeside Stair Landing)

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 CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing.

Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 03/22/2023

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something like that, but his hands were massive, and I’m thinking, ‘I can’t imagine what it was like in his prime trying to take this guy down when he’s coming at you.’ … It’s those type of memories. It stands out.”

Stokes also recalled some “special” and “long” interviews that he had at the home of former Michigan Gov. William Milliken, who served as the state’s leader 1969-1983.

“Most memorable one, I guess, was the one in which it was the first time he admitted publicly that he had voted for Barack Obama instead of John McCain (in the 2008 presidential race),” Stokes said. “Here’s this staunch, lifelong Republican saying, ‘I

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON CONFIRMATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR DOW LAKE WITHIN THE CITY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special assessment district has been designated which special assessment district includes properties fronting on or access to Dow Lake within the City of Orchard Lake Village and a special assessment roll has been prepared and is on file in the office of the City Clerk for public examination. The special assessment is for the purpose of assessing the cost of Dow Lake Water Quality Improvements including, application of herbicides, goose control and administrative expenses.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the City Council will meet on Monday April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI. for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll, hearing any objections thereto, and confirming to same. All plans and cost estimates for the improvements are on file at the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection. Objections may be filed by letter, however, appearance and protest at the hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days of said hearing.

All are welcome to attend.

Rhonda McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 03/22/2023

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Experts talk housing, office/retail/industrial real estate forecast

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Village Club for the Real Estate Forecast Breakfast March 9.

The BBCC hosted two experts who spoke on different areas of the real estate market, moderated by Michael Vogt, senior counsel at Clark Hill.

Todd Szymczak, the senior vice president of investment sales for Farbman Group, presented what people have seen, what they are seeing now, and what they can expect to see in retail, office space, multifamily and industrial real estate.

Dan Elsea, the owner of Real Estate One, presented reports, trends and predictions on residential real estate.

Retail

Szymczak said retail real estate is looking overall positive. According to his presentation, most retail came out of the pandemic better than expected, and consumer spending is strong.

Areas that are doing well are fitness, beauty and self-care properties, and dollar stores, while malls are struggling.

He predicts that the strongest malls are doing OK, such as Somerset Collection, but the weakest will get redeveloped, such as Eastland, Northland, Summit Place and Lakeside.

Office space

According to Szymczak’s presentation, office space real estate is a little more complicated due to companies downsizing and the issue of debt.

Currently, there is an active market for spaces under 5,000 square feet, moderate demand for spaces 5,000-10,000 square feet, and low demand for spaces 10,000 square feet and over.

Another layer to office space rental is that many loan terms mature in 2023-24.

Szymczak shared how some locations in the area are in a higher demand than others.

“If you own an office building in Royal Oak, Birmingham or Bloomfield Hills, that is where people want to be,” Szymczak said.

The most desired amenity for an office is a short commute. Easy parking, and walkability to lunch spots and community assets are also highly desired.

Multifamily

According to Szymczak, multifamily real estate bought pre-COVID is doing fine.

He said the market is seeing a lot of new supply, and people can expect the new supply to be absorbed. As more high-end options are becoming available, the oversupply is expected to hurt the low end the most.

Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids are doing well in this area, he said.

Industrial

Szymczak ended his presentation with a note about industrial real estate.

He indicated that the industrial market is currently doing very well, but, according to his presentation slides, construction costs and energy costs are likely to stay at higher levels than pre-2020.

Residential

Elsea began his presentation by discussing the market from the perspective of homeowners, compared to Realtors. He said that from the perspective of a homeowner, the market is doing fine. However, there is a little bit more worry among Realtors.

ANOTHER DOGGONE LIST METRO DETROIT — Dog owners love their French bulldogs. According to the American Kennel Club’s 2022 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized U.S. dog breeds, the French bulldog took Detroit’s top spot for the second year in a row.

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According to the AKC, the French

“We are coming off of insanity, and now it is more normal,” Elsea said. ”Whenever there is a change, it doesn’t matter what’s going on in terms of where it was and where it is, whenever you have an inflection point of change, that causes stress.”

Elsea said he does not think there is anything on the horizon right now that is going to cause a housing crash.

“The market we are going through now is 2008 without the foreclosures,” Elsea said.

Elsea suggested that, statistically speaking, this could be considered a real estate recession.

“We are coming from a crazy market to a slow market, and that percentage change probably does qualify, but it is still a good market,” Elsea said. “For that reason, there are not a lot of foreclosures, and what caused the value change and the crushing feel of 2008-2012 was foreclosures. … That is not going on now, and there is nothing in the foreseeable future to cause that.”

Elsea said that, in general, what we are going to see for the next few years is what we are seeing now, including tight inventory.

Since home affordability is at a 30-year low, the way to improve this is by adjust-

bulldog went from No. 14 in 2012 to the No. 1 spot over a 10-year span. Registration data was pulled from Detroit ZIP codes as specified by the U.S. Postal Service.

According to the rankings, the top five breeds in 2022 were: 1. French bulldog.

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The AKC also ranked its top dogs nationwide, with the French bulldog coming out on top at No. 1. The top five: 1. French bulldog.

2. Labrador retriever.

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ing one or all of the three legs of real estate: household income, home values and interest rates.

According to Elsea’s presentation, household income is rising, but is offset by inflation; home values are at all-time highs and are expected to drop in 2023 — however, low inventories should limit large price drops; interest rates are expected to fall in late 2023-2024.

“As much as the headlines are talking about horrible things, in general, it is a pretty healthy market. The values are not declining,” he said.

Elsea outlined market opportunities in 2023, including a growth in the value gap between move-in-ready and the rest of the market.

As for his 2023 expectations, he said there will be a 10%-15% decrease in homes sold; home values will change between the range of a 3% increase to a 5% decrease; inventories will trend the same as in 2022 or lower, and interest rates will be in the mid 5s to low 6s.

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The BBAC displays work of Indigenous artist Stanley Natchez

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Stanley Natchez is a Santa Fe, New Mexico-based Indigenous artist who is currently featured at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center.

The exhibit titled “Indian Without Reservation” opened March 10 and will be displayed until April 20.

Natchez has been painting professionally for 35 years, and his work has been shown throughout the world in major cities such as Paris, Berlin and London.

“To me, painting is like breathing. The day I can’t paint anymore is the day I stop breathing,” Natchez said.

Natchez combines the modern and the traditional in his innovative and creative paintings. His work is inspired by pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and T.C. Cannon. His BBAC mixed media exhibit includes 27 pieces.

“He mixes so many different, not only materials, but eras as well,” BBAC President and CEO Annie VanGelderen said. “He is a true artist, and we are very fortunate to have him here.”

He said that when people look at his work, their first reaction is to see it as political; however, Natchez said he sees it as more educational. He added that his work does not come from a place of bitterness.

“My grandmother told me when I was

young that bitterness and hatred is a disease, and if you have that, after a while you won’t know what you hate, you just hate,” Natchez said. “I try to paint more humor, satire and wit. I challenge the viewer to think, to be conscious of their own environment and maybe even examine their own lives.”

Natchez has a background in higher education. He taught art and art history for 22 years, which he said gave him the discipline he needed to pursue a professional career as an artist.

While looking at his work, one might notice a common set of colors. He works with the fundamentals, and utilizes primary and secondary colors in his paintings.

Some of the featured paintings include “Guernica to Wounded Knee,” “US Hostage,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac” and “Lone Wolf.”

“His work is unique, and I don’t think we see enough of Indigenous art here in the Detroit or the Southeast Michigan area,” VanGelderen said.

Natchez said he wants to work on having a bigger presence in Detroit after this show. He said it is a market he has not been able to touch on much, so he plans to seek out other galleries in the area.

The BBAC hosted an artist talk with Natchez March 11, where he gave a presentation and answered the audience’s questions.

The National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest is supporting the Natchez exhibition at the BBAC. This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular BBAC hours until April 20. More information can be found on bbartcenter.org.

“To me, painting is like breathing. The day I can’t paint anymore is the day I stop breathing.”

— Indigenous artist Stanley Natchez

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The ReNEWed Jr. program aims to address mental health concerns for young students at local schools through programs such as the one at Sheiko Elementary in West Bloomfield, pictured. sues become a problem.”

“We know there were issues of stress and anxiety prior to COVID, but then when COVID hit, everything just escalated,” Ruddy added. “Isolation and not getting to interact with peers for a long time was a big deal. Social media also contributes to this.

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“We try to identify what some of these big and difficult things are, how to recognize them, and healthy ways to manage them.

We focus on mindfulness and what that can mean to young ones. It’s about paying attention to your body and learning to recognize when you do need to talk to somebody or perform some breathing exercises that we talk about in the program.”

She added that the key to working with children at this age is to make everything as interactive as possible.

“It’s really interactive. There’s lots of videos, and we practice things to help them address their emotions,” Ruddy said. “It could be writing in their notebook, it could be breathing exercises, it could be talking to somebody. Healthy friendships also are something we focus on. Even in middle schools, we’ve found that a lot of stress and difficult feelings come from friendships and the people we’re surrounding ourselves with.

It’s not about talking to them — it’s about talking with them.”

All agreed that the need to address these concerns in younger children has been growing throughout the last several years.

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In Michigan, approximately $54 million in U.S. EPA grant awards will fund 138 electric buses in 25 Michigan public schools and districts in Alcona, Armada, Au Gres-Sims, Beecher, Bessemer, Britton, Cassopolis, Chesaning Union, Dearborn, Deerfield, Harbor Beach, Hartfield, Homer, Hopkins, Jackson, L’Anse, Mayville, Ojibwe Charter, Pellston, Pentwater, Pontiac, Sand Creek, Ubly, Unionville-Sebewaing and Ypsilanti.

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voted for the other guy.’ He had great respect for McCain, but he had become disappointed with how McCain ran his campaign for president that year and the picking of Sarah Palin, the governor of Alaska (as his running mate). He felt like he played too much politics rather than plan to be his own person. … I said, ‘Is this the first time you’re admitting this?’

He said, ‘Yeah, it’s the first time I’m talking about it.’”

Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory is keenly aware of the recognition Stokes has received from the Historical Society of Michigan.

“Chuck’s been active with the Historical Society of Michigan — local perspective, conferences — for years and years,” Gregory said. “I’ve seen him at those conferences. … He did stop by our museum this summer, and we hope to see him at our April 21 open house when we have 10 more permanent exhibits installed.”

The open house is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. at the Orchard Lake Museum, located at 3951 Orchard Lake Road in Orchard Lake.

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Stokes received a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

He said that is when he knew what he wanted to do for his life’s work.

“And it’s what I’ve done and haven’t looked back,” Stokes said.

He moved to Michigan and started at Channel 7 in 1981.

“So much history has taken place here, whether it’s from the auto industry, the music industry with Motown. Michigan has had a big footprint on the rest of this nation, and so much of it still ties back to today,” he said.

Although it can be easy to focus on what is happening in the moment and wondering what might lie ahead, Stokes is a proponent of also taking time to study the past.

“If you look back in history, then you come to appreciate where you are currently a lot more, because there are so many who paved the way for what we now have in America, in our society, in this state,” he said. “It’s easy to think, ‘Oh, everything’s new.’ Well, everything isn’t new; people came before us who were courageous (and) did extraordinary things to make it so that we are in the position we are now as a country, and (it) makes you appreciate a lot more what those icons before did in their own time and in their own sphere and in their own genera-

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tion. You can’t really appreciate where you are and where you’re going if you have no sense of where you’ve been as a country and as a people, and so I think that’s why history is particularly important.”

Although he still has a ways to go to accomplish it, Stokes’ goal is to visit every presidential museum and library in the nation.

“Democrat, Republican — I don’t care about the party,” he said. “To see what they were dealing with at that point during their presidency, dealing with various issues, national, international. It’s fascinating.”

Stokes is married and has two daughters and one grandson. He worked in Nashville prior to arriving at Channel 7, which he said has “been a great station and a great ride.”

The gravity of what he gets to do for a living is something that occasionally dawns on him.

“There are certain days and times and topics in which you are there and you’re realizing, this is special; this is something that I can tell my kids and grandkids about one day, if they have any interest,” Stokes said. “There have been a number of times throughout the years I’ve sort of pinched myself and said, ‘OK, this is one to remember.’”

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The coalition covers Oakland County with strong substance support groups and mental health programming. All of its programming is free, and if there is a group already serving a community, they try to partner with them.

“Districts are usually strapped for resources,” said Brenner. “I think we can help by providing these types of resources. We’re here and happy to help in whatever way we can. … Any interested districts can contact Kendra and we can start the process for working together.”

The coalition can be contacted by emailing Ruddy at klruddy@achcmi.org or calling (248) 221-7101.

Brenner said one of the best parts of this program is that it is flexible in order to fit the needs of an individual school.

“It’s adaptable,” she said. “We have thus far integrated it into the school day, but it can be done as an after-school program or be used in summer camps. It depends on what the school thinks works best. Because of Variety, it’s free, so any school district can adopt it.”

ReNEW Jr. has completed the first of its initial implementations and is already working with other schools.

“We just finished in West Bloomfield at Sheiko Elementary School,” said Ruddy.

“We just started in Southfield at McIntyre Elementary. We’re in our initial phase right now, but we touched base with these schools through our local coalition partners. We hope to keep expanding this program into other schools (throughout Oakland County).”

Ruddy went on to say that addressing these issues at such a young age can encourage lifelong improvement.

“When we do these programs with kids this young, I think we break the stigma of addressing these issues,” she remarked.

“They can seek help or admit that they are struggling with these tough feelings.”

“I want people to recognize that there are organizations in Oakland County that serve youth who want them to be healthy: mentally, spiritually and physically healthy,” added Brenner. “I hope we start seeing decreases in stress and anxiety as children this age get older and that we see improvements in mental and behavioral health.”

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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stuff on the water there.”

Typical prices in the channel lakes between Burt and Mullet lakes have ranged from $300,000 to $500,000, with the higher-priced properties typically offering an updated three-bedroom lakefront property.

Ruthann Cantile, a Cheboygan native, recently purchased a lakefront house on Lake Huron, between Mackinaw City and Cheboygan, which she plans to turn into an Airbnb.

Cantile said she’s excited to show visitors what the area has to offer.

“It’s kind of nice to share Cheboygan’s lakes, rivers and trails in not only summertime but wintertime activities, like snowmobiling and ice fishing,” Cantile said.

Areas in the middle of Michigan such as Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake and Roscommon continue to be popular, specifically for buyers with proximity to metro Detroit in mind.

Bazner said he’s come across two types of buyers looking for vacation properties in Michigan.

“You find that you have two different types of people,” Bazner said. “The first is how far people want to be from metro Detroit, and the other is people who find a place wherever they want.”

Areas such as Caseville, Lexington, Port Huron and Tawas Lake have provided the lakefront properties while also saving metro Detroit-based buyers time on driving.

Lexington, Caseville and Port Huron still offer a walk-around-town feel while providing the summertime feel that buyers are looking for.

“I’ve had clients who were really more interested in Tawas Lake, Higgins Lake, Caseville and Port Huron area just because the drive time is better,” Pfeil said.

Michiganders aren’t the only ones in the market for second homes in Michigan. Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois natives continue to populate the market.

With time not necessarily being a consideration for out-of-state buyers, Pfeil said

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“Up in Northern Michigan, Harbor Springs, Mullet Lake, Petoskey, Charlevoix — all that is a wide variety,” Pfeil said.

“There’s a lot of people who don’t live in Michigan that have a second home in Michigan. I know a lot of people in Chicago will

travel on the west side along there in Lake Michigan.”

For Michiganders, Bazner said the buying habits are a little different.

“Southeast Michigan people tend to go anywhere; it’s ‘show me a lake,’” Bazner said.

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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Robbery suspects get away with empty bank bag

SOUTHFIELD — Police officers responded to a call from a fast-food restaurant in the 24000 block of Telegraph Road for an armed robbery that had occurred at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 24.

The reporting party told the officers that three unknown suspects had robbed an armored truck security driver at gunpoint.

When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspects were gone.

The reporting victim explained that a black sedan had entered the parking lot. She then observed a tall, slender male with a dark hoodie and mask exit the vehicle with a handgun. The suspect approached the security guard and pointed the gun at his head.

The security guard said he was leaving the business with a bag of money and placed it in the armored truck on the passenger’s side. Before he could close the door, he was approached by two males dressed in all black with ski masks on. The first man, without saying anything, pointed a possibly silver handgun at him. The victim states that he slowly backed away from the suspects as they grabbed an empty red bank bag from the armored truck and fled to their vehicle, a black Ford Taurus. The investigation was ongoing.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A pizza delivery driver pulled up to a customer’s apartment complex in the 20000 block of Charlton at 10:19 p.m. Feb. 21. The delivery driver rang the doorbell, and when there was no answer, he noticed someone in the second-story window indicating that they had not ordered a pizza.

The driver then went back into his car and called the customer. The customer stated that they were on their way to retrieve the order. While the delivery driver stood waiting, he observed two males around the age of 17 dressed in all black wearing ski masks. One of the men began to grab the pizza bag from the driver. When the driver did not let go, the other man pointed a handgun at him, and the driver released the bag.

During the incident, the driver saw two more males come around the corner with handguns.

The driver escaped back to his vehicle and watched as the suspects entered a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu.

The driver trailed the suspects to get a license plate, but then the suspects stopped their vehicle, and two of the men got out, pointing handguns at the driver.

The driver then sped off and was unable to get a license plate number because the vehicle had tinted windows and was unmarked.

The suspects took two large pizzas and garlic bread. The investigation was ongoing.

Firearms, shoes missing after home is ransacked

WEST BLOOMFIELD – On Feb. 13, residents on Deerfield Village Drive reportedly arrived home to find numerous bedrooms ransacked and shoes and firearms missing.

Evidence technicians processed the scene.

The suspects reportedly entered through an unlocked door.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Suspect treated for opioid OD after electric shavers stolen from pharmacy

WEST BLOOMFIELD – Two males allegedly stole electric shavers from a pharmacy store on Orchard Lake Road at around 5:15 p.m. Feb. 15.

The suspects left in a black Dodge Journey with items reported to be valued at more than $253.

Officers located the vehicle at Orchard Lake and 14 Mile roads, and were able to recover the stolen items.

One of the suspects was overdosing on narcotics, and officers supplied a nasal spray medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose.

The West Bloomfield Fire Department was contacted to provide medical treatment.

The incident was set to be reviewed by detectives.

Cadillac Escalade stolen, recovered by police

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 6000 block of Old Orchard Road for a Cadillac Escalade that was being stolen at approximately 12:45 a.m. Feb. 28.

The owner of the Escalade was awoken by the sound of his vehicle starting in the driveway. When the owner looked outside, the Escalade was being driven off.

The vehicle had been left unlocked in the driveway with the key fob inside.

Officers were quickly able to locate the vehicle in the city of Detroit.

The Detroit Police Department recovered the stolen vehicle at approximately 3 a.m. The case was under investigation.

Jeep Grand Cherokee stolen, recovered

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place on a report of a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee at approximately 5 a.m.

Feb. 21.

The vehicle had been parked one day prior at approximately 1 p.m. A spare key was left in the

vehicle, and it is believed that vehicle was unlocked.

On Feb. 24, Detroit Auto Recovery advised that they had recovered the Jeep and it was in their possession.

Officers responded to Detroit and processed the vehicle for fingerprints, with negative results. The case was under investigation.

Resident loses $92K in cryptocurrency fraud

BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham resident reported he had invested in cryptocurrency but was locked out of his account Feb. 14 at approximately 11 a.m.

He contacted Coinbase and was advised his account was compromised, and the entire balance of $92,645.15 had been fraudulently transferred to another account. The case was under investigation.

Man attempts to cash fraudulent check

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to Michigan United Credit Union at 600 E. Lincoln St. on a report of a man attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $645.70 at approximately 2 p.m. Feb.14.

Officers confirmed with bank staff and the check’s owner that it was fraudulent and was originally made out to another individual for a different amount. The man was arrested.

Camera stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 10:35 p.m. Feb. 26, someone stole a Ring doorbell camera from the front porch of a home in the 700 block of East Bloomfield Avenue, which is near 13 Mile and Rochester roads.

Thief steals Detroit police uniform pieces from car

NOVI — Part of the uniform of an off-duty Detroit police officer was stolen from the officer’s Chrysler Pacifica between the hours of midnight and 2 p.m. Feb. 20. The theft apparently took place in a residential area near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads.

According to the report, the stolen uniform pieces consisted of a black vest with “Police” on the front and back, a 12th District patch on the front, a vinyl handcuff holder and vinyl radio holder, and a leather police belt containing a flashlight holder, a pistol holster, a Taser holster, a magazine holder and a Taser. Also taken were handcuffs and a microphone that were on the vest.

The Detroit police officer told Novi police officers when he reported the items missing just before 6 p.m. that he had probably left his car unlocked and that his duty belt was under a blanket in the middle

row of seats and his vest was in the front seat out of sight, according to the report.

He stated that he went to work at 8 a.m. in Detroit to do some paperwork and did not see if the above equipment was in his vehicle. He advised that he went to a couple of scenes for work in Detroit and then went to get a car wash at 2 p.m.

At first, he reportedly stated he looked in the vehicle after the car wash and noticed the equipment was gone. He then stated later he noticed the equipment gone before going into the car wash, according to the report. He said he did not believe the equipment was stolen while he was at various scenes in Detroit, as he was always near his vehicle, according to the report.

Police noted that he did not find his vehicle in disarray or appearing as if someone had ransacked the inside of his vehicle. No evidence was found in or on the vehicle. The Detroit officer provided Novi police with the serial number for his Taser. His handgun had not been in the vehicle during the theft.

He later spoke to investigators and said he believed that it was a random larceny from his vehicle. He stated that he notified his supervisors at the Detroit Police Department and provided them with the Novi Police Department complaint number for the case.

Driver charged with drug possession following hotel disturbance

TROY — A suspect was arrested and charged after a disturbance at the Troy Marriott hotel, 200 W. Big Beaver Road.

Officers were dispatched to the scene at 11:01 p.m. Feb. 13 after reports of a suspicious person driving through the hotel’s parking lot, taking photos of vehicle license plates and shouting at hotel guests.

Witnesses provided officers with the suspect vehicle’s last known location.

Officers located a matching vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, entering a turnaround on Big Beaver Road and traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes.

The driver, a 40-year-old Sterling Heights man, made several incoherent statements, according to officers, and claimed he was being followed and listened to via his cellphone. Officers said the driver gave them permission to retrieve his driver’s license from the center console, at which point they observed a glass meth pipe. After a search of the vehicle, a substance later confirmed to be cocaine was located.

The driver was charged with one count of possession of a controlled substance.