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northbound lanes between 13 Mile Road and Interstate 696, with two lanes maintained in each direction, while reconstruction is completed on the southbound side.

In addition, ramp closures are now in place at several locations, including the 12 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to

MADISON HEIGHTS — The new children’s room at the library, the Monroe Park pavilion and Ambassador Park itself are set to be renamed, each in honor of a different person who helped shape the city of Madison Heights.

The Madison Heights City Council approved the renaming motions Feb. 13, following recommendations from the city’s Historical Commission to drop a provision that required a waiting period before a park or facility could be named in honor of a deceased person.

The plan is for the children’s room at the Madison Heights Public Library to be named in honor of the late Madison Heights City Councilmember Robert Corbett, and for the pavilion at Monroe Park to be named in honor of the late Madison Heights City Councilmember Robert Gettings. Corbett died on March 25, 2022, and Gettings died on Nov. 19, 2021.

Ambassador Park will also be renamed, in honor of Gary McGillivray — a past mayor and

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In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads.

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‘MODERNIZE I-75’ PROJECT RESUMES FOR 2023

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has resumed on an ambitious project to improve Interstate 75 across Oakland County.

Late last month, two-way traffic on I-75 began sharing the

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This year’s lineup for the Green Crawl includes Mia’s Tasty Grill at 26085 John R Road.

Hazel Park joins Madison Heights for Green Crawl 2023

Frosty forest The final weeks of February brought freezing rain that transformed Suarez Friendship Woods into a crystalline wonderland.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

SPECIALS OFFERED AT VENUES IN BOTH CITIES ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Last year, Madison Heights celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with its first annual Green Crawl, and this year the event is expanding to include Hazel Park venues, in addition to even more Madison Heights businesses.

Held in collaboration between the Madison Heights Downtown Development Authority and the Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature a variety of pubs, cafes, restaurants and more, each offering See GREEN CRAWL on page 9A

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MADISON PRINCIPAL ISSUES STATEMENT ON SCHOOL THREATS MADISON HEIGHTS — Patricia Perry, superintendent of the Madison District Public Schools, issued a statement on the topic of school threats, noting there has been an influx of school threats recently in Oakland County and the district.

Perry asks parents to monitor their students’ cell phones and social media accounts, and to immediately report any threats directly to her at (248) 953-7095. She said the district will then alert the Madison Heights Police Department, and that both the district and the police will each conduct their own thorough investigation.

“Unfortunately, there are students making false threats just to have a day off,” Perry wrote in her statement on madisondistrict.org. “School threats are a direct violation of the student code of conduct, and making threats could lead to expulsion. All threats will be reported to the Madison Heights Police Department, and legal actions will be taken.”

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Author Talk: Hear from New York Times bestseller David Epstein about paths to success, 1-2 p.m., Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, registration required, libraryc.org/mhlibrary/24539

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AUTHOR TALK WITH PAM JENOFF MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will host a virtual chat with the New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her latest book, “Code Name Sapphire,” at 7 p.m. March 28.

To participate in the event, visit libraryc.org/mhlibrary/25043. A recording of the chat will be available later through the library.

“Code Name Sapphire” is set in 1942 and tells the tale of Hannah Martel, a woman who narrowly escapes Nazi Germany after her fiancé is killed in a pogrom. She sails to America, only for her ship to be turned away at port. With Jenoff is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Woman nowhere else to go, she turns to her cousin in Brussels. Desperate to escape with the Blue Star,” “The Lost Girls of Paris,” “The Orphan’s Tale,” occupied Europe, she joins the Sapphire Line, a secret resistance network, and she must decide how far she’ll go to save her cousin’s family when they’re “The Kommandant’s Girl,” “The Diplomat’s Wife,” “The Ambassador’s Daughter,” and more. condemned to Auschwitz.

CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT IN HAZEL PARK

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will host a free screening of the ‘80s cult classic action comedy film “They Call Me Bruce?” at 6:30 p.m. March 13.

The film, directed by Elliott Hong, follows the misadventures of a Korean man who often finds himself mistaken for martial arts legend Bruce Lee, and who becomes embroiled in a scheme by mobsters looking to smuggle drugs across the country. The film is rated PG.

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HAZEL PARK — Viking Ice Arena, located at 1555 E. Woodward Heights Blvd. in Hazel Park, will hold open skate nights from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 10 and Friday, March 24.

The free program is intended for youths but parents are welcome to participate. For more information, call the arena at (248) 546-5700.

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Stories with Belle: Also craft, for ages 2-5, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Madison Heights Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 588-7763

Author Talk: Hear from chef Jernard Wells about his newest cookbook “Southern Inspired,” 4-5 p.m., Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, registration required, libraryc.org/mhlibrary/24791

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Memorial Day Parade fundraiser: Spaghetti dinner, 5-7 p.m., Madison Heights Active Adult Center, 29448 John R Road, (248) 545-3464

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DETROIT — Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, Detroit residents and co-hosts of HGTV’s “Bargain Block,” will appear at the Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show March 18-19. The free event will take place at the Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Center, located at 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit.

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“This year’s show will have more than a hundred different home improvement professionals showcasing the latest products and trends for the home, plus attendees can shop dozens of artisans for beautiful home furnishings,” according to a press release.

For more information, visit YourHomeShows.com.

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Many gardeners start seeds indoors and then move the young plants outside once the weather warms up.

When starting seeds indoors, the right amount of moisture is required.

METRO DETROIT — Even though recent weather has seen its share of snow and ice, many gardeners are wasting no time with starting to plant seeds indoors with the intention of taking them outside once the weather warms up.

Luke Marion, owner of MIgardener in St. Clair, Michigan, said many gardeners get started on planting their herb or veggie seedlings indoors so they don’t have to wait past the last frost.

“Because in colder climates, you have a shorter season,” he explained. “It’s going to give you a head start to your growing season.”

The season’s length for indoor seed starting depends on which herbs or veggies someone plans to grow, but he said it can commonly range from February to May in Michigan.

“With some herbs, it can be as early as, like, late February,” he said. “But it just depends on the setup and what they’re really trying to achieve. You don’t have to start that early.”

When it comes to setting up a seed-starting space in your home, space requirements can depend on a gardener’s ambitions, Marion said.

Vertical shelves and racks, each having a dedicated grow light, can maximize efficiency. But he said you don’t necessarily need lots of space to get started — even a card table under grow lights can work.

“I would say a decent space would be probably like 6 to 8 square feet of space,” he said. “You’re going to be growing in smaller containers and moving them outside later.”

George Papadelis, owner of Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township, said “the simpler, the better” is typically the case for containers to plant growing seeds. He also discussed the importance of letting containers drain water from the bottom, so gardeners should have something like a cafeteria tray or other water collector “handy to serve as the bottom component of your seedling grow area.”

Papadelis recommended a temperature of 72 degrees while seeds are germinating. After plants germinate, heat can be lowered somewhat, especially when it’s time to harden off the plants before planting them outside, he said.

“If you don’t have a ‘hot spot,’ a lot of people’s seeds will go on top of the refrigerator because it tends to generate some heat up there,” he explained, though he added that some people prefer to buy a heating pad since it might be hard to see a refrigerator top.

Marion recommended keeping the home’s humidity between 40% and 50% while seed starting.

“Seeds like humidity when they are germinating,” he said. “That’s

Young plants are growing at Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy. While most home gardeners lack the space for a large greenhouse, it’s often possible to set up a modest-sized area inside a home to start seeds. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

not as much of a concern as is temperature. As long as it is 65-70 degrees, they’re going to be fine.”

Ample lighting is also a must for seed starting. Papadelis said there are “hundreds of different models” of grow lights, and the model can affect how long it should be on or the distance to keep it from the growing seedlings. If you’re not careful, the young plants can get fried, he said.

“You got to experiment and be really, really smart unless you have experience with that grow light,” he said.

Marion said a typical windowsill isn’t enough, and he said he uses grow lights and typically leaves them on for 14-16 hours a day.

“It’s difficult with windowsills only because most windows only get between two to four hours of sunlight, if that, and most seedlings need five to seven hours,” he said. “You can always use a windowsill and supplement the light. ... Otherwise, your seedlings are going to get leggy, stretching toward the light.”

Marion also recommends adding a fan to the seed-starting room, which he said prevents stagnant air that can contribute to plant diseases.

Papadelis recommended “a tiny, tiny little fan” somewhere in the room moving air around.

“You don’t want to point a fan right at the seedlings,” Papadelis said.

Find out more about Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township by visiting tellys.com. Learn more about MIgardener in St. Clair by visiting migardener.com.

Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

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Officially called the Creative Techspace, the room will feature nine stations available to patrons on a first-serve basis, with time limits to ensure more people get to use them.

Vanessa Verdun-Morris, the library director, said that time limits may be adjusted based on initial demand, or even switched to an appointment basis.

The stations will include categories like 3D printing, sewing and embroidery, media conversion, design and engineering, vinyl cutting and paper arts, sublimation, heat press, office and document, and tinkering and crafts.

Among the equipment will be a 3D printer and Cricut Maker 3 with cutting and crafting tools; two desktop computers, a Microsoft Surface tablet and an iPad, all

capable of 3D graphics and editing photos, video and audio; video conversion tools for film, VHS and video formats; a sublimation printer and heat press with attachments for different materials; a combination embroidery-sewing machine; a button press with multiple size attachments; and modular robots called Cubelets.

The Cricut Maker 3 can cut and engrave vinyl and paper, as well as other materials such as wood, leather, crafting foam and acrylic. The 3D printer has a build volume of 150 by 150 by 150 mm, and the 3D designs and rendering can be done on the computers in the Creative Techspace.

The sublimation printer can be used with the design computers to create and print long-lasting designs that can be transferred onto totes, hats, shirts, mugs and more with the heat press, and the attachments for the heat press can accommodate a range of materials.

The embroidery and sewing machine allows for traditional sewing with a number of decorative and traditional stitches, including built-in embroidery designs. There will also be software on the computers that See MAKERSPACE on page 13A

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their own specials March 17.

Andy LeCureaux, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, said he’s excited.

“After the pandemic and the shutdowns, people are really itching to get out and be amongst people again, and an event like this shows a neat diversity of food,” LeCureaux said. “Really, it’s good for everyone to get back out there and discover these places. And the business owners have been taking a risk all along, so it’s good to help them.

Some have been around for decades while others in this lineup are less than a year old, but with this event they’re banding together, recognizing there’s strength in numbers. We should be supporting all of them.”

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said the event began as a DDA initiative but grew to include Hazel Park businesses when the local chamber of commerce got involved.

“When you’re going along the John R corridor, you don’t necessarily realize when you’ve gone from one city to another, so it seems appropriate to include both,” Grafstein said. “It’s a promotion that doesn’t cost the businesses anything, either. The idea is to bring more people into our downtown and theirs as they go from one venue to another.”

The mayor noted that Madison Heights set up its DDA in 1997, but she didn’t know the city had a downtown until 2016.

“And many people in the city still don’t know we have a downtown,” Grafstein said.

“It’s been a very slow process for a number of reasons. What we’re doing now on the DDA board is working on ways to promote the downtown and highlight it. It’s not what you think of as a traditional downtown. And part of our zoning rewrite is to attract new businesses to come in. We want to make it more friendly for pedestrians and non-motorized travel, so that if someone has dinner at one place, they will feel like walking to another

place for dessert, or to browse a shop, having it all in one place where you don’t have to get in your car since you can walk to everything.”

Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, participated in last year’s crawl.

“I think it’s a great idea, getting people to travel to places in our city and now Hazel Park,” Fleming said. “Linda Williams, the director at the chamber, has done a great job with this event, bringing together our two communities along the John R corridor. And I believe this will bring more visitors from each city, and raise awareness for these businesses, some of which are newer. I also think that everyone agrees we’re in a difficult economy right now, so this is another way to help the local economy and have a good impact on it financially.”

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, echoed that sentiment.

“Our businesses, particularly our restaurants, are the lifeblood of our community, many of which would be considered hidden gems that folks who live in other communities haven’t even heard of before. So with an event like this that crosses city boundaries, while we’ll also get Madison Heights people visiting places in Hazel Park, the reverse will also be true, which is great news for our local businesses that are certainly not as well known. And conversely, I think both Madison Heights and Hazel Park have phenomenal restaurants and bars and breweries that are sometimes overshadowed by what’s happening in Royal Oak and Ferndale, so this is an opportunity for them to get the visibility that they deserve,” Bliss said.

“I also think that everything is done one brick at a time, and this type of promotional event is a significant brick as we’re building the foundation of the future of the DDA,” Bliss added. “I would say the future of our DDA is uniquely Madison Heights.

We will not be a Royal Oak or a Ferndale, or even a Hazel Park, but I think the entire concept of having mixed-use businesses and a lot

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THIS YEAR, THE LINEUP INCLUDES: • Cadillac Straits Brewing Company, 27651 John R Road • Celina’s Sports Bar & Grill, 623 W. 11 Mile Road • Mia’s Tasty Grill, 26085 John R Road • John R Grill, 26623 John R Road • Biggby Coffee, 222 W. 11 Mile Road • Boodles Restaurant, 935 W. 11 Mile Road • Woodpile BBQ, 630 E. 11 Mile Road

more restaurants and small business retail is all a strong vision for the future. And it only works if our existing businesses succeed, so something like the Green Crawl that draws

• Salty Dog, 26033 John R Road • Amori’s Market, 26122 John R Road • Smoked Lotus BBQ, 21509 John R Road • Eastern Palace Club, also at 21509 John R Road • Hazel Perk Cafe, 21403 John R Road • Dee’s Quick Bites, 21411 John R Road • We Juice, 906 E. Nine Mile Road

attention to the ones we already have really helps the future.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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Gary McGillivray is a former mayor and councilmember of Madison Heights, and now serves on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Ambassador Park will be renamed after him later this year.

Photo provided by Gary McGillivray

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Ambassador Park will receive county-funded upgrades this year totaling $4.75 million, including new landscape features and amenities.

Mayor Roslyn Grafstein said that originally, the plan was to name the pickleball courts at Ambassador Park in honor of Gettings, but the family requested the pavilion at Monroe Park.

“He was Mr. Parks and Rec,” Grafstein said of Gettings. “He worked for the city’s Recreation Department (prior to serving on council), and I just know that he would be tickled pink to know we named this pavilion in honor of him. He was such a huge parks advocate.”

The mayor said naming the children’s room at the library in honor of Corbett is equally fitting.

“The library was in his blood,” Grafstein said. “(Corbett) was such an advocate of the library. He even held meeting hours there with the general public, on Fridays. He was also a permanent fixture on the library board, which he played a role in starting so many years ago. Since we’re now developing the library with renova-

tions and upgrades that he helped plan, it’s only fitting that we name part of the library in his honor.”

She also described how McGillivray has been a tireless supporter of Madison Heights, including the county-funded upgrades at Ambassador Park that he helped arrange. She said the work amounts to a $4.75 million investment, currently underway, and that once complete, there will be environmental improvements such as landscape restoration, native gardens and new trees planted, as well as the new pickleball court, play structure and seating area.

“The parks are near and dear to his heart, so it’s only fitting that if we’re renaming our parks, we dedicate one of them for Gary McGillivray,” the mayor said.

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem and council rep on the Historical Commission who helped See RENAMED on page 15A

The new children’s room at the Madison Heights Public Library will be named in honor of the late Madison Heights City Councilmember Robert Corbett, who was an advocate of the library.

File photo by Deb Jacques

A pavilion at Monroe Park will be named in honor of the late Bob Gettings, another former member of the Madison Heights City Council. He once worked for the Parks and Recreation division.

File photo by Deb Jacques

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member of the City Council who currently serves on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.

Each naming will receive its own dedication ceremony in the months to come. No dates have been announced, but officials say that the children’s room will likely be dedicated alongside the reopening of the newly renovated library sometime in April, while the Monroe Park pavilion and Ambassador Park will be dedicated sometime when the weather is warmer.

Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, serves as the council alternate on the Historical Commission.

“There used to be a thought that waiting one year after someone’s death was not long enough, and that it should be multiple years.

And I understand that if someone passes away, there might be a rush to do things in their honor, and that you also want to give time to the family to process everything and to take care of themselves. But now, during that same time period — however long it may be — the Historical Commission can take submissions for renaming parks and facilities, and review them, and report their recommendations to council.

In the end, it’s a way for those people to be talked about and remembered, and for their legacy to live on within the city,” Fleming said.

“I didn’t know Bob Gettings or Bob Corbett for as many years as my colleagues did, but it’s clear to me that they’re both well-deserving of this honor because of their many years of service contributing to the city of Madison Heights,” he added. “I feel that the locations that we approved are well-suited for each of their characters, given the things they were passionate about in life.”

As for McGillivray, “Gary has given a lot to our city,” Fleming said. “He’s been an advocate for us all this time, making sure that we’re wellrepresented at the county level.”

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southbound I-75, the 11 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, and the southbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696. These will be in place for the remainder of the 2023 construction season.

Access will be maintained both on northbound I-75, from westbound 12 Mile Road, as well as from the northbound I-75 exit to eastbound 12 Mile Road.

At press time March 1, 12 Mile Road was closed under I-75 so that construction crews have room to rebuild the bridge. The 12 Mile Road ramps to and from southbound I-75 were also closed.

“Rebuilding the bridges that carry southbound I-75 over the county drain, located just north of 12 Mile Road, and 12 Mile Road proper, is expected to last until early fall,” said Rob Morosi, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), via email. “When the bridge work is finished, we expect to open 12 Mile.

Again, the target is early fall.”

The project first resumed this year Feb. 24-27. During that weekend, it was closed in both directions between I-696 and the

I-75 business loop (Square Lake Road), with all ramps to northbound I-75 closed from I-696 to 14 Mile Road, and all ramps to southbound I-75 closed from M-59 to 11 Mile.

Also during that weekend, northbound I-75 traffic was rerouted west on I-696 to northbound M-1 (Woodward Avenue), then eastbound Square Lake Road to northbound I-75, while southbound I-75 traffic followed westbound Square Lake Road to southbound M-1, then eastbound I-696 back to southbound I-75.

Morosi explained that the entire modernization project will be largely complete by the end of the year, with finishing touches in 2024 such as the completion of a new drainage tunnel.

“With that said, after fall of 2023, no more traffic shifts and long-term lane closures,” he said. “The quadrant being worked on in 2023 is the final one for Segment 3.”

Segment 3 is the third and final phase of the project, now underway. It runs from 13 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road and began in August 2019, with an estimated price tag of $630 million.

It was preceded by Segment 2, from Coolidge Highway to 13 Mile Road, which began in October 2018 and wrapped up in November 2020, costing $224 million;

and Segment 1, from South Boulevard to Coolidge Highway, which started in August 2016 and finished in September 2017, to the tune of $90.9 million.

In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads.

While the changes promise to bring about greater safety and efficiencies across the region, some at the local level have their concerns. Mark Bliss, mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said the project has been especially hard on his community.

“I hope that it all is worth it in the end, because very few communities across this entire giant project have been impacted even 10% as much as Madison Heights has,” Bliss said. “We have suffered major closures on major arteries of our city. Madison Heights is only 7.8 square miles, and we have 30,000 residents here relying on these major roads.

So as we’ve been going through this construction project now for some years, all of that traffic is being diverted into residential side streets, and it’s going to cause us a longterm issue that I’m not sure MDOT and the

state have really factored in with this project.

And our local roads are going to need replacements and updates much quicker now because of the additional traffic, specifically related to some of the trucks that have had to move off I-75 due to these closures. And then there are the added gas costs to fixedincome residents driving with these congestion delays.

“So I’m concerned about our roads and residents. I’ve yet to feel we were considered in this plan in a way that remedies the issues we experience,” he said. “This project benefits the entire state, but it hurts and penalizes our city more than most. I hope that those in higher office are able to help, maybe with additional funding for projects that we now know we will need sooner, like a road that now has to be replaced 30% earlier than we planned. I mean, I get it — you look at these projects from a macro viewpoint and they’re really beneficial with a huge impact, but my question and concern is will it be worth it in the micro sense for Madison Heights specifically as a community, given that we have suffered a major impact here. It would be nice to have a plan that mitigates some of the long-term consequences.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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can help patrons digitize their own custom embroidery designs, which can then be uploaded to the embroidery machine for fabrication.

The equipment will be sorted into three categories denoting skill level: green, yellow and red. Green-level equipment and supplies can be used by anyone, by default.

Yellow-level equipment will require a training session with a staff member first, and red-level equipment can only be operated by a trained staff member — a precaution to keep patrons safe. Most of the stations are green level.

The Creative Techspace will be adjacent to the library’s new teen area. Ellen Koppy, librarian, said that the equipment does make some noise during operations, but nothing louder than the typical household appliance.

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said the equipment will allow residents to prototype new ideas and complete entire projects from start to finish.

“Over the years, libraries have expanded to offer more than just books. They’re becoming like community hubs, where you can get music CDs, videos to watch, and of course they have different programs you can attend. And I think this makerspace is really capitalizing on this trend. It will allow residents to tap into their creativity as we provide technological resources that might be outside of their usual price constraints,” Grafstein said. “It’s also helpful for the recent trend of entrepreneurs and startup businesses. Someone might have a good idea for

a product or service, but might not have the resources to go further. Now they can tap into the equipment we provide at the makerspace and create something tangible out of their ideas.”

Mark Bliss, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, echoed this sentiment.

“To say I’m excited doesn’t even capture it. We’ve been discussing adding in this makerspace now for as long as I can remember,” Bliss said. “Libraries used to be a central hub for communities, but with the advent of technology, we now use Google for quick answers instead of encyclopedias. And while there are still things like audiobooks you can get at the library, the gathering element has been decentralized. So we’re trying to bring more of that back, and I think when you add things like this makerspace, you’re creating another reason to spend time at the library and interact with others, and you’re getting to utilize tools and technology you may not have access to in your personal life.

“I also think it will help inspire the next generation of creators,” he added. “I think about the new teen area we’re adding and the completely revamped children’s room, and how they’re very nice complementary spaces for this makerspace, since teens and children are the ones most likely to not have access to these tools at home. Here, they will have access and support from the library staff, and we may have someone who comes here, uses the makerspace, discovers a new passion, and ends up doing something phenomenal, like curing cancer or creating a never-ending car battery. That’s the entire purpose of innovating — to inspire and make things better for the next generation.”

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HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 46-year-old Detroit man stole $78 worth of liquor from a CVS store on West Nine Mile Road, east of Interstate 75, at around 7:52 a.m. Feb. 27.

He was arrested and later taken to a hospital. Police were investigating.

Tires slashed on Kia

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 28-year-old Detroit man vandalized a vehicle belonging to his 23-year-old Hazel Park girlfriend while the vehicle was parked in the 1000 block of East Woodward Heights

Boulevard around 1:19 p.m. Feb. 23.

The suspect allegedly slashed three tires on his girlfriend’s gray 2018 Kia Sportage.

The investigation was ongoing.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Hazel Park police at (248) 5426161.

known suspect stole personal items from a vehicle parked in the 26000 block of Lorenz Avenue sometime between noon Feb. 26 and 8:30 a.m. Feb. 27.

The vehicle reportedly belonged to a 25-year-old Madison Heights man.

The investigation was ongoing.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — A catalytic converter was reportedly taken from a 2004 Jeep while it was parked in the 300 block of Edmund Avenue sometime between 11 p.m.

Feb. 19 and 10 a.m. Feb. 20.

The Jeep reportedly belonged to a 55-year-old Madison Heights man.

Police were investigating.

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect broke the driver-side window on a vehicle

parked in the 1100 block of West 13 Mile Road sometime between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 21.

According to a police report, the vehicle belonged to a 42-year-old Farmington woman. No items were missing from inside the vehicle.

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HAZEL PARK — Investigators say a dispute between two roommates almost turned deadly when one allegedly attacked the other with a box cutter.

Phillip Calhoun, 41, was arraigned before Magistrate Tanya Bowers in Hazel Park’s 43rd District Court Feb. 9 on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted. His bail was set at $250,000.

Calhoun’s attorney, Douglas Hampton, did not return requests for comment by press time.

The incident occurred Feb. 8 at Calhoun’s home in the 100 block of West Milton Avenue after he and his 29-year-old roommate had been drinking the night prior and throughout the morning.

At some point, the two men allegedly began arguing, and then the victim left to take a shower. That’s when police believe the suspect followed the victim and assaulted him, hitting him and then wrestling him to the floor.

The suspect reportedly produced a box cutter that police say he may have used for work, and allegedly slashed at the victim’s face, inflicting wounds and nearly slicing open a major artery on his neck that could have Calhoun killed him. He then reportedly retreated upstairs, leaving the victim bleeding on the ground floor.

“It was very impulsive,” said Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz. “I think the fact that they were both intoxicated played a factor into the suspect’s poor decision-making. Fortunately enough, even though the victim was cut very deeply, it did not lead to his death.”

The chief said that the victim only needed stitches and was released from an area hospital the next day. As for Calhoun, police arrested him without incident. The chief said that Calhoun had also been wanted on several other warrants for drug offenses and traffic violations.

“Upon our arrival, (Calhoun) was upstairs and the victim was downstairs. There was no conflict and he did not offer any resistance,” Buchholz said. “(Calhoun) talked to our detectives the following day once he was sober. He wanted to claim the attack was in self-defense.”

Calhoun allegedly told police that the suspect had brandished two lighters and assaulted him, which led him to defend himself with the knife.

“But there had been a third person in the house who had seen the altercation between them,” Buchholz said. “(Calhoun’s) account of things did not match what the other witness observed.”

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CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES NOTICE: Ordinance No. 2192 was adopted by City Council after the second reading at the City Council Meeting of February 13, 2023.

Synopses of said Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2192 AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES An Ordinance to amend Ordinance 571, being an Ordinance codifying and adopting a new Code of Ordinances for the City of Madison Heights, by amending, in part, Chapter 29, Article V, Section 29-116 to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Madison Heights through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the storm drainage system to the maximum extent practicable as required by federal and state law.

Ordinances 2192 shall take effect March 8, 2023. A full copy of the Ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.madison-heights.org.

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chair the naming subcommittee, agreed.

“Really, if we had a Mount Rushmore of Madison Heights, Gary McGillivray would be on it,” Bliss said. “He has dedicated years of his life to the community — coaching sports teams here, serving as a member of council, and as mayor during a tough time in our city. He has been and continues to be an incredible county commissioner — we wouldn’t have the nature center if not for his work brokering that deal with the county.

And the current project at Ambassador Park is heavily influenced by his work, as well,” Bliss said.

“It’s interesting — Gary and I spoke after this motion passed on the Historical Commission and was going on the council agenda, and I let him know it was coming.

He had just come off a call working out details on Ambassador Park, and I said, ‘Well Gary, you’re going to have to get used to calling it McGillivray Park,’” Bliss said with a laugh. “People have seen and heard his name for years, but I don’t think everyone truly understands the impact that Gary made on the city. This will help us tell his story, and I’m thankful he will be there to help inspire future generations.”

The mayor pro tem said Corbett and Gettings are richly deserving, as well.

“I knew Bob Gettings when I was a kid growing up here,” Bliss said. “He worked for the Recreation Department for decades, and he was a member of the Madison school board, all before he ever sat on council — and he served on council for a

decade. He served our city in many ways, but you couldn’t get into a conversation with him without the topic moving over to parks and programs and sports in any capacity. He firmly believed that kids are better off having played a team sport, having that camaraderie. And I know he’d be very happy that we’re now able to honor him with this pavilion at one of his favorite parks. When kids are having a birthday party at the ‘Gettings Pavilion,’ at Monroe Park, they will see a sign recounting the good things he contributed to the community, and hopefully that will inspire somebody.”

Bliss said he also couldn’t think of a more fitting honor for Corbett than the room at the library.

“The idea to name the brand-new children’s room at the library after Bob Corbett makes a ton of sense since he helped save the library during the economic downturn, and he served on the library board for many years, and the many exciting things we’re now adding with the Civic Center project came from the mind of Bob Corbett,” Bliss said. “To me, it’s gratifying to know that every child that goes into that room will learn about the man who helped keep that library open for so many years. And on a more personal note, I knew Bob Corbett when I was a kid, and then I got the opportunity to serve with him for so many years on council and the library board, and I saw firsthand the passion and generosity with which he served the citizens of our community. I think he would be overjoyed to know that his accomplishments could help inspire the next Bob Corbett.”

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4B - MADISON-PARK NEWS, March 8, 2023

K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E F TH O E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Unpaid taxi bills reported

An investigation revealed that the suspects cut a catalytic converter from a Ferndale business van using a Sawzall, according to Ferndale police. Officers recovered two additional catalytic converters, burglary tools and a police scanner inside the suspects’ vehicle.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Buxton Drive stated that a man she does not know was dropped off at her residence by a taxi at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 26.

She reported that it was the third time the same man has been dropped off at her residence, and with each occurrence, the man walks toward her residence and then runs into the neighborhood without paying the taxi bill.

West Bloomfield Police Department officers and detectives believe they have identified a suspect and were set to follow up on possible charges.

Vehicle taken at hospital

Money drained from retirement account

Thief takes bass guitar

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A large amount of money was transferred out of the retirement account of a resident on Hillcrest Court at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30.

The money was reportedly transferred into a fraudulently created account.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Customer pays with counterfeit bills

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report pertaining to a residence on Pinehurst Drive dated Jan. 23, a business owner stated that her junk removal company was hired to remove a mattress from the residence.

The company was paid in cash with several counterfeit bills, according to the report.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Police arrest 2 suspects in catalytic converter theft

FERNDALE — Two people were arrested after they were caught allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Ferndale.

According to a press release, Ferndale police responded at 3:52 a.m. Feb. 16 to the 2400 block of Burdette Street, near Woodward Heights and Hilton Road, for a report of a larceny. The person who called the police heard a saw cutting in a nearby parking lot.

Officers found a man underneath a van with a catalytic converter next to him. The suspect ran and entered a Ford F-150 parked in the lot, driven by a second man.

“The driver quickly reversed, nearly hitting an officer and striking another parked vehicle,” the release states. “Officers shouted commands to stop. The driver disregarded commands and drove forward, nearly striking a second officer. The suspects fled in the F-150 southbound on Burdette St.” Officers pursued the vehicle, and the pursuit ended when the F-150 crashed into a lane divider at the John C. Lodge service drive and Hubbell Street in Detroit. Both suspects reportedly fled on foot, but police said they were arrested without incident.

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole the complainant’s 2013 Nissan Sentra at William Beaumont University Hospital. The vehicle had been left unlocked and running while the owner went inside to get directions.

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole a bass guitar from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle that was parked in the 4200 block of Coolidge Highway, north of 12 Mile Road.

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.

Vehicle vanishes

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole a black 2020 Ford Edge belonging to an 80-year-old Madison Heights man while it was parked in the 27000 block of Lenox Avenue sometime between 11 p.m. Jan. 22 and 2:21 a.m. Jan. 23.

invasion at approximately 10 p.m. Feb. 11. The homeowners arrived home to find the master bedroom door locked from the inside. The homeowners then discovered that the glass patio door had been broken.

Officers cleared the house and discovered that several personal belongings had been stolen from inside the master bedroom. The crime is believed to have occurred between 5:30 and 10 p.m. The case was under investigation.

Thief steals Dodge Charger from Twelve Oaks parking lot

NOVI — A 2021 Dodge Charger was stolen from the Twelve Oaks Mall parking lot near California Pizza Kitchen, according to a report.

Police were dispatched to the Twelve Oaks lot, where a man claimed he had parked his Charger near orange pole No. 37 at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. The man said that when he got off work at 9 p.m., there was a different vehicle in the spot where he had parked his car, and he saw shattered glass on the ground near the parking spot.

The man described his vehicle as being light gray with all tinted windows and no distinguishing features.

He told police that his vehicle was locked and also had a wheel lock equipped to the steering wheel at the time it was stolen. He said that there was an Apple AirTag inside his vehicle when it was stolen, and he could have a possible location. The last known location for his vehicle, according to the AirTag, was in Detroit at 12:48 p.m. Feb. 11.

Novi Police contacted the Detroit Police Department based on the Apple AirTag data, but according to the report, Detroit police were unable to locate the vehicle. The man was given a report number, and according to the report, has filed an insurance claim.

Suspect unsuccessful in breaking and entering

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Police officers took a report of fraud from a resident in the 4000 block of Nearbrook Road Feb. 7. The victim discovered that someone had hacked his PayPal account, and approximately $10,000 had been transferred out of his account, along with $32,775 worth of cryptocurrency.

Police believe that the suspect was able to fraudulently clone the victim’s cellphone. The case was under investigation.

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to 33877 Woodward Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering in progress at 8:43 p.m. Feb. 12.

Witnesses reported hearing glass break on the south side of the building and seeing a subject dressed in all black fleeing the scene. Officers observed the broken glass and cleared the building upon arrival.

It appeared that the suspect did not gain entry to the building. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect, with negative results. The suspect was later arrested by Ferndale police for attempting a similar incident in Ferndale. The suspect admitted to unsuccessfully attempting to gain entry into 33877 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham.

Home invasion reported

Victim loses over $50,000 to scammer

Cellphone cloning leads to PayPal account hack

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Sherwood Glen for a home

BIRMINGHAM — On Feb. 7 at approximately 12:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Birmingham

Police Department lobby to take a fraud report.

The victim, a 69-year-old man, reported that he was the victim of fraudulent activity. The victim received an email from a fraudulent PayPal account stating that fraudulent activity had occurred in the victim’s account and to contact the phone number listed in the email.

Upon calling the number, the victim spoke with an unknown subject posing as a PayPal employee.

The victim then provided personal banking and other information to the individual. The victim also allowed the individual to remotely access his personal computer several times.

The unknown subject advised the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the numbers, which he did.

Over the course of several weeks, the victim provided approximately $47,422 to the unknown subject through purchased gift cards.

After becoming suspicious, the victim contacted his bank, who informed him that he was the victim of a scam.

The bank said that because the victim purchased all of the gift cards himself, they are unable to reimburse him. In total, the victim lost $52,422 as a result of the scam. An investigation was ongoing.

Dogs stolen from hotel room

SOUTHFIELD — On the morning of Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 27000 block of Northwestern Highway regarding the larceny of two dogs taken from the reporting victim’s room.

The victim and her boyfriend had been using the hotel room to house five dogs. Someone forced entry into the room between 5 and 8 a.m. and stole two of the dogs.

While a breed is not listed in the description, the first dog is light gray with brown paws, and the second dog is dark gray.

The value of the dogs is on the higher end, and it is believed that they were taken and then sold. A subject who had watched the dogs is believed to be the prime suspect in the investigation.

Man reports vehicle missing and then is arrested

TROY — SOUTHFIELD — On Jan. 31, a male victim reported to police that his vehicle had been stolen. He stated that the keys had been taken during a party held at his home where there were several people present.

The 2013 gray Dodge Dart was recovered two days later when it was returned to the victim’s home on North Park Drive.

The victim’s stepson was identified as the one who had taken the vehicle. Upon originally filing the report, police discovered that the victim had a warrant for his arrest and thus was taken into custody.

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WARREN HELPS NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE CONTINENT

WARREN — After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, leaving more than 41,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, Warren mayor James Fouts wants to help and is seeking support in his Earthquake Relief Drive.

“I am volunteering to collect new/gently used clean blankets, overcoats/coats, gloves, scarves, beanies, new, never-worn underclothing, and warm clothing items to send to Turkey and Syria,” Fouts said. “I will also donate a personal check of $1,000.

I encourage other mayors in the metro area to do the same!”

Items can be dropped off at the Mayor’s Office until March 13. The office is located on the second floor at Warren City Hall, Mayor’s Office, 1 City Square, Suite 215, Warren, MI 48093.

“I encourage others to donate whatever they can, as this is the most devastating earthquake in nearly a century!” said Fouts. “Imagine small children being dug out of rubble, as well as old people and babies trapped outside in cold frigid weather without warm clothing and protection!”

Donor registry awareness bill introduced

LANSING — On Feb. 1, state Reps. Lori M. Stone, D-Warren, and Penelope Tsernoglou, D-East Lansing, introduced House Bill No. 4060. The legislation, if passed, would encourage physicians at private practices or urgent care centers to provide information to patients interested in organ, tissue or bone marrow donations.

“This legislation would raise awareness for patients to be informed on how to have their name placed on the donor registry,” Stone said in a prepared statement.

“The bone marrow, organ and tissue donor registries have declined significantly over the past few years. The bill recognizes the important role trusted medical experts fulfill as a conduit to provide resources, educate and answer questions. This information can help increase the number of donors on Michigan Organ Donor Registry — awareness is key.”

Shrine students raise money for veterans

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School recently raised money to support local veterans.

According to a press release, students held a fundraising drive to support veterans of the U.S. military. The money, a total of $2,200, was given to the Berkley American Legion Post 374 during a pep rally on Feb. 3.

The funds then were given to the American Legion Department of Michigan for use by the Michigan American Legion Foundation in support of wounded and returning veterans in the state.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication to support our veterans,” John LaCroix, a teacher at the grade school, said in the release. “Their efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of those who have bravely served our country. We would like to thank the Berkley American Legion for their support and guidance throughout this initiative.”

TOWNSEND HOTEL RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MICHIGAN’S BEST BIRMINGHAM — The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Travel Rankings has recognized Birmingham’s Townsend Hotel as a top hotel in Michigan. Awards, recommendations and ratings expressed by travel experts and guests were used to determine this year’s Best Hotels.

“The Townsend Hotel team works very hard to ensure that each and every guest has a memorable experience at our property, for all of the right reasons,” Steven Kalczynski, the managing director of the Townsend Hotel, said in a press release. “It’s always rewarding to receive confirmation, through recognitions like this ranking, that our efforts are hitting the mark.”

The Townsend Hotel was ranked fourth behind the Grand Hotel, Hotel Walloon and The H Hotel.