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The Birmingham City Commission discussed the potential renovation of City Hall and the Birmingham Police Department at a special workshop meeting April 3.

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BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — On April 3, the Birmingham City Commission held a special workshop meeting to discuss the potential renovation of City Hall and improved facilities for the Birmingham Police Department.

Project background

In 1928, the historic municipal building was built, which is the home of the Birmingham Police Department and City Hall. Since then, some renovations and additions have been done to the building; however, no major renovations have been done since 1993.

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Farmers Market returns for another season of weekly fun

BY MARY GENSON

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BIRMINGHAM — The 21st season of the Birmingham Farmers Market will open on May 7. Local produce and artisan goods will be sold 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 29.

The Opening Day Celebration will kick off the season with live music, kids activities and more. The market will be located in Public Parking Lot 6, at 660 North Old Woodward Ave. Free street parking will be available for guests to easily get

to the market.

Guests can also spend their visit to the market browsing nearby shops, restaurants and Booth Park, all within walking distance.

“Visitors can shop locally grown produce, plants and bouquets, artisan baked goods, and fresh foods from approximately 40 vendors each week at the Birmingham Farmers Market,” Birmingham Shopping District Public Relations Specialist Erika Bassett said.

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The village of Beverly Hills is holding a park cleanup May 6. Participants will choose from a list of tasks to help clean up Beverly Park.

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The Birmingham Family YMCA will be offering opportunities to be active as a family April 29 during Healthy Kids Day.

Birmingham Family YMCA celebrates Healthy Kids Day

BEVERLY HILLS PREPARES TO BEAUTIFY THE VILLAGE AT THE PARK CLEANUP 2023

BY MARY GENSON

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BEVERLY HILLS —The village of Beverly Hills is continuing tradition this year with the annual Spring Park Clean Up. The community is invited to come to Beverly Park anytime between 9 a.m. and noon May 6 to participate in keeping the park beautiful.

“We have an annual park cleanup every May to kick off the warm spring park season,” Village Clerk and Assistant City Manager Kristin Rutkowski said. “In the past, we’ve tried to pair it with a tree planting, but this year we’re not having the annual tree plantings — it is just going to be the park cleanup, but there will be an opportunity to plant some wildflower seeds or some bulbs in the park if people are interested in planting.”

When volunteers get to Beverly Park, there will

be a list of tasks so everyone can find something that is a good fit for their abilities. Some of the tasks involve pulling weeds, taking down holiday lights, raking, removing invasive species and trash pickup.

Rutkowski said people can help for as long as they want, whether they stay for an hour or the whole time.

Participants are asked to meet at Beverly Park, but if there is an ample amount of help, some helpers will be sent to Riverside Park to clean up debris from recent storms.

“This is a great community event to come out to get some fresh air and help clean up and beautify the park and get to know your neighbors,” Rutkowski said. “It’s great to get out with the community for a common purpose and help clean up our village.”

Parks and Recreation Board member Janice Hausman has helped with this event for several years.

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BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Family YMCA is inviting the entire community to join in on the fun activities they have planned for Healthy Kids Day noon-2 p.m. April 29.

Healthy Kids Day is a national initiative through the YMCA that encourages families to stay active and celebrate kids being kids.

Over 1,000 YMCA locations are hosting a Healthy Kids Day event to inspire local families to play and exercise. Other nearby YMCAs hosting Healthy Kids Day events include the South Oakland Family YMCA in Royal Oak, the Farmington Family YMCA in Farmington Hills and more.

“The way Birmingham is doing it is kind of how we have always done it,” Teri Keller, the membership experience director of the Birmingham Family YMCA, said. “Just to kind of show off what we have to offer the community to help our kids be healthy and learn good habits.”

Healthy Kids Day is an opportunity for families to check out what the YMCA has to offer if they have not yet explored its facilities.

“The great thing about it is (it’s) almost a kickoff for summer in a way, and it is free and open for everybody, whether you’re a member or not,” Kelly Stubbe, the executive director of the Birmingham Family YMCA, said.

Activities planned on Healthy Kids Day are geared towards families, but everyone is welcome.

The YMCA will be doing several things to entertain guests and See KIDS on page 4A

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She recalled a story from last year about how one volunteer was finding it difficult to plant trees, so she decided to weed the butterfly garden instead. Since helping last year, this volunteer has been very helpful in taking care of the butterfly garden and plans to continue tending to it this year, even though she can not make it to the spring cleanup this year. She is an example of the event inspir-

Kids from page 3A

keep them moving all day. Some of the highlights of the day include pop-up classes such as family Zumba and storytime yoga. Family Zumba will be at 9 a.m., earlier than the rest of the activities for the day, and storytime yoga will be at noon. The pool will be open 1-2 p.m. for swim time as well.

Local vendors will be present at the event to share how they partner with the YMCA and how they serve the community.

There will also be bounce houses, healthy snacks, crafts and more opportunities for

ing people to go above and beyond to benefit their community.

“It is nice to take pride in your neighborhood and your community. The park is one of our special places in Beverly Hills, and so to take a little bit of time out of your day to go and help make it nicer for everyone is a nice thing to do,” Hausman said.

There is a SignUpGenius for the community to sign up to participate in the Spring Park Clean Up. The page can be found on tinyurl.com/ParkCleanUp2023.

sports and physical activity.

“This is just an event to get kids moving and have them have some fun while at the Y,” Stubbe said. “Sometimes that means being outdoors or indoors or whatever we need to do to get kids able to be kids.”

The hub of the event will be inside, but there will be some activities for families outside, such as gaga ball, weather permitting.

The event is free and open to the public; however, they are asking people to register so they know how many people plan on participating. The link to register is rb.gy/4xtv.

Find more information on the Birmingham Family YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day at ymcadetroit.org/birmingham.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS GIRLS HOCKEY’S TOGETHERNESS EARNS STATE TITLE

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BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills girls hockey had a movie-like season, following in the footsteps of “Miracle,” “The Mighty Ducks,” and even a little of “Slap Shot,” but less aggressive, of course.

There were the key departing players, the newcomers who stepped up and the final game that would exceed expectations in excitement, but from day one of the season, there were a lot of questions surrounding Bloomfield Hills girls hockey.

Losing 2022 State of Michigan Miss Hockey Anjalica Singelyn and 2022 team assist leader Samantha Bekolay, Bloomfield Hills showcased a new-look squad, but returned a strong senior in Jessie Rebock, who led the team in goals (29) and points (48), at the helm.

After falling in the first round of the Michigan Girls High School Hockey League last season, Rebock said, the team was determined to improve on last year’s finish.

“From the start we came in with a new mindset, I think,” Rebock said. “We had some summer off-ice stuff and more skates in the offseason. We got a lot of new talent that I knew could really help our team, and I think we were all just really excited. At the start I don’t think any of us actually expected to be this successful, but we saw some great potential as the team started to click and improve.”

On March 11 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Bloomfield Hills (17-5-1) earned a resilient 5-4 win over Grosse Pointe North in double overtime to bring home a state title to the school.

Rebock, who has been a staple for Bloomfield Hills hockey, continued to be a leader, tallying two goals, two assists and the game-winning goal. Sophomore Alia Somero added two goals and two assists of her own, while senior Kathryn Reitmyer tacked on one goal and three assists. Senior Reese Hentgen and sophomore Lily Ehmann each added an assist in the win.

“That game was one of the greatest experiences as a coach to coach it,” Bloomfield Hills coach Mick Singelyn said. “Just the back and forth and back and forth. Both teams, including Casey’s team over there at North, both teams wanted it so bad, and both teams kept going and going, and both teams left it out there. It was incredible to coach and be a part of.”

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Bloomfield Hills girls hockey earned the Michigan Girls High School Hockey League state title March 11 at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth in a 5-4 win over Grosse Pointe North in double overtime. riod 3-2 but notched it up 4-4 before heading into overtime.

The ladies were no strangers to adversity, and definitely weren’t afraid of the moment, and it was due in part to the team’s motto throughout the year: ‘We want it the most.’

When Bloomfield Hills trailed early, Reitmyer said, the team just had to shake the nerves with some music before heading back onto the ice.

“We just had to take a minute to relax and get back into it,” Reitmyer said. “We also played music really loud and tried to dance the nerves out before getting back on the ice, which definitely helped.”

As for Bloomfield Hills’ regular season success, it was a little unorthodox, given the usual gritty style of play the team typically showcases.

As opposed to the dynamic of a 1970s Philadelphia Flyers team, as far as Singelyn is concerned, his team was more like the ‘02 Detroit Red Wings, displaying finesse and offensive firepower.

Offensive firepower might even be an understatement to describe this team, as Rebock (42) and Somero (50) combined for 92 goals during the regular season and 15 in the playoffs, with Rebock earning six and Somero tallying nine.

In her first year on varsity, Somero was electric on the offensive end, showcasing her ability to score and distribute the puck.

“That was our biggest surprise after losing Samantha Bekolay and Anjalica Singelyn last year,” Singelyn said. “Losing those two, we were kind of nervous, but Alia stepped in, and I was like, ‘wow, OK.’ She filled the shoes right there.”

The sophomore standout not only cemented herself as the one of, if not the top,

sophomore in the state, but a future Miss Hockey candidate.

In her final year, Rebock finished with a team-high 23 assists, while Somero added 21 and Reitmyer earned 13 this season, forming a dominant first line.

“That line could outscore any line in the state,” Singelyn said. “It was fun just watching them develop together, set up plays, and work on things before and after practices. I’m sorry to see Jess go, because I’d like to see the two of them play another year or two together.”

Ehmann (12), junior Kayla Pleysier (11) and senior Molly Levin (10) all recorded 10 or more points on the year, while senior goalkeeper Elizabeth Culbertson was reliable between the pipes, holding a 16-5 record.

While having 13 seniors on the squad and two players eclipsing the 40-goal mark during the year, it’s difficult not to recognize Bloomfield Hills’ chemistry as their most vital attribute.

Ehmann said each player’s ability to rely on one another was what made the difference this season.

“The team chemistry on this team is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before,” Ehmann said. “The more the season progressed, the more trust we built with each other, which translated into the game. When you’re a part of the team, it is important not to play like a team of individuals, and play as a unit. This is exactly how this team turned out to be, and it is such a special experience.”

While 13 seniors are set to graduate, there’s no better feeling than graduating at the peak of high school hockey.

It’s a final stamp on the legacy of the 2023 senior class, with a new class ready to pave their own way for Bloomfield Hills hockey.

A core returner for Bloomfield Hills next season, Somero said the senior class had a significant impact on her growth as a player and person.

“The seniors are all people that I will never forget,” Somero said. “They are all special people. They not only inspired me, but they showed me what a team truly looks like.

It sounds silly, but you see movies like ‘Miracle’ or ‘The Mighty Ducks,’ and wouldn’t believe that a hockey team could ever have that kind of feel in real life. Our team did. I think the seniors and what they brought to the team made this a reality.”

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MIDDLE SCHOOLERS PLANT TREE FOR ARBOR DAY

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham and Derby Middle School students will celebrate Arbor Day at an Arbor Day Ceremony Friday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the Derby Water Tank property.

After a short program, Derby Middle School students will plant a new tree, a swamp white oak, native to Michigan.

It is encouraged that guests walk or bike; however, parking will be available at Derby Middle School.

This ceremony will also celebrate Birmingham’s 45th year as a Tree City USA. In order to receive a designation from the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA, a community must maintain a tree board or department, have a community tree ordinance, spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrate Arbor Day.

BIRMINGHAM VILLAGE PLAYERS’ SEASON CONCLUDES WITH ‘INTO THE WOODS’ BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Village Players are ending their historic 100th season with “Into the Woods,” by Stephen Sondheim. “Into the Woods” will open May 5.

The Tony Award-winning “Into the Woods” has been recreated on many stages.

A record number of 108 people auditioned for this show; three of the actors selected are from the Bloomfield Hills area.

Veteran director Michael A. Gravame will be directing this production.

“Having directed this musical 30 years ago, it is nice to revisit it with a fresh new concept to a classic show,” Gravame said in a press release. “I am taking the concept of The Brothers Grimm passing down the tales literally by setting the musical in the library/writing room of these famous storytellers as they write these legendary tales down, they become the narrators themselves to tell these tales. The characters will come in and out of bookcase entrances and set elements will have the aesthetic of book pages to emphasize the storybook concept.”

Performances will be 8 p.m. May 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20, and 2 p.m. May 7, 14 and 21. Reserved tickets cost $25. They can be purchased by calling the box office at (248) 644-2075 or visiting birminghamvillageplayers.com/into-the-woods.

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BIRMINGHAM — On Friday, May 12, international speaker Nate Frederick will share “A New View of God and Prayer that Restores Health and Unity” at the Community House in downtown Birmingham. He will speak at 7 p.m.

Following his presentation in Birmingham, he will speak on Saturday, May 13, at 1 p.m. at The Congregation Detroit, in the lower level.

During his speech, he will share his new perspective that was brought on by his desire to see life from a higher, more spiritual perspective once he began mountain climbing.

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BIRMINGHAM — The Guild of Artists and Artisans and the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center will once again hold Art Birmingham in Shain Park 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14.

Approximately 150 jury-selected artists will be selling fine art pieces such as jewelry, ceramics, paintings, glass, photography, fiber and more. The BBAC’s “Art for All” vision is supported by this event.

Children will also have the opportunity to enjoy this event at the children’s art activity tent. There will be various food vendors for all to enjoy as they are strolling the fair.

Many art vendors will be returning, such as jeweler Winnie Chai, sculptor Laura Teste, illustration and printmaking couple Christina and Dennis Jacobs, and the featured artist-painter Randi Ford. New artists who will be joining the fair include leather artist Dominique Hopf, and ceramicists Nancy and Joseph Grimsley.

Art Birmingham is free for the public to attend. Annually, it attracts approximately 80,000 fairgoers.

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Renovations

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When the Birmingham Police Department completed the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program in June 2021, the one category they did not meet was the safety and security of the Police Department building.

The department has to go through accreditation every three years, so in order to remain an accredited agency they must show that they have addressed the assessor’s concerns from the previous report.

Since the City Commission approved a contract with Telluris Architecture in July 2022, the Police Department has been working with them to develop final reports and conceptual plans.

Telluris Architecture was hired to complete an assessment of the current municipal building for the Police Department and City Hall and complete conceptual designs for renovations and possible expansion to address safety and security concerns noted during the MACP accreditation process. Final reports, conceptual designs and renderings have been submitted for review.

The total estimated cost for this project is just over $26.7 million. There would need to be a bond proposal for this project, potentially during the November 2024 election.

City Commission discussion

Prior to the introduction of the topic, City Commissioner Clinton Baller commented on the process of the special workshop meeting.

“I don’t think any of us were expecting a project of the scope and cost outlined in the second report, and given our limited time tonight, I think we should focus on the assessment report, and if we talk about anything further from that point, it should be the process that we use for looking at solutions to the problems,” Baller said.

Baller expressed in his comments that had he known administrators were considering a project of this cost, he would have had more concerns when the contract was brought to the City Commission. He also posed the question of why it was not brought to the City Commission’s attention as soon as the project grew beyond their original expectation.

“The administration told the commission and this is a direct quote, there will be no consideration of a new building or facil-

ity. The safety and security upgrades may be accomplished by potential renovations and/ or expansion of the existing building,” Baller said. “So you can imagine the surprise when in January at the long-range planning meeting, the administration told us that a new building was indeed being considered and then here in tonight’s packet presented detailed concept designs for a new $27 million building.”

City Manager Tom Markus responded to Baller’s comments to “set the record straight.”

“There was never an intention to suggest that we would not build something, an addition onto this building, which you can interpret as a new building, but it was intended to say when we wouldn’t move off-site. We learned our lesson 30 years ago when we had that discussion. That’s where that came from,” Markus said.

Markus said that 30 years ago, the community was strongly against building a brand-new City Hall.

In order to show the issues that were identified in the phase one assessment report, Police Chief Scott Grewe led a tour through City Hall.

The assessment report highlights several issues regarding security, space, structure,

mechanics, electrical and more for the interior and exterior of the building.

Parking lot public safety concerns, walking hazards, electrical issues and cracks in the construction are among the main concerns of the exterior.

Internal concerns mainly revolve around security and safety vulnerabilities.

City Hall is lacking some egress windows for exits in the event of an emergency.

In some of the areas where there are egress windows, the path is congested with obstacles.

The interior has issues with available space and storage in multiple departments.

This lack of space, in some cases, could result in privacy and security issues for City Hall and the Police Department.

Since the workshop ended up concluding before there was time to complete the opportunity for questions, discussions and the full presentation, they will hold a second workshop session on a further date.

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

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ANDREW NEER – Orchestra Sono Music Director and Conductor

TUNES IN TO SPRING If Spring Fever has you ready to embrace the joys of the season, Orchestra Sono has just the ticket. An afternoon that will send your spirits soaring with a performance of Aaron Coplands’s beloved “Appalachian Spring” and his “Clarinet Concerto,” featuring acclaimed soloist Nickolas Hamblin. A stirring string performance of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Novelletten”’ rounds out this salute to Spring under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Andrew Neer, May 7 at 3pm at Bloomfield

Hills High School, 4200 Andover in Bloomfield Hills.

Based in the Birmingham/Bloomfield area, Orchestra Sono’s highly skilled musicians are on a mission to transform lives through the power of music that began with a grand gesture of kindness. Moved by the destruction and suffering caused when a massive hurricane hit Texas in 2017, Andrew Neer quickly assembled 65 Metro Detroit Musicians for a performance of Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” in Bloomfield Hills. Contributions through a free will offering far exceeded expectations.

Orchestra Sono continues to bring audiences together by lifting spirits and engaging the imagination through the power of live performance. Join us as we celebrate and perform the music of Aaron Copland and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor on May 7 at 3pm.

Enjoy an afterglow immediately following the performance. Orchestra Sono is looking forward to sharing with you the passion and excitement that Spring awakens in all of us. See you on May 7. Scan the QR Code or visit orchestrasono.org for tickets and information.

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MSU researchers work to keep Michigan hops healthy

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan farms may be known for crops like cherries and corn, but in recent years, a new homegrown crop has taken the state by storm — the humble, hearty hop.

Originally brought to Michigan over 100 years ago during a homesteading boom, the past 20 years have seen a rise in Michigan hops production. And while Michiganders have been able to reap the rewards of this rise, thanks to breweries macro and micro, things have not gone down entirely smoothly at the hops farms.

Michigan hops are uniquely vulnerable to diseases, a problem caused by the highmoisture environment anyone from the Great Lakes State is well aware of.

“A lot of our cultivars that are currently available at commercial levels were bred and developed for growers in other parts of the world where they don’t receive as much rain,” said Erin Lizotte, Integrated Pest Man-

agement coordinator and senior statewide educator with the Michigan State University Extension. “We’re kind of fighting an uphill battle because we have much wetter weather here in Michigan, so we need our breeding program to develop cultivars that are more at home in those wetter environments and more disease resistant to those diseases we see in wetter environments.”

This moisture vulnerability has opened the door for a variety of infections to take hold of the state’s hops crops, the two most pressing being downy mildew and halo blight.

“Downy mildew has been around since the beginning,” Lizotte said. “I’d say that’s the disease we have spent the most resources and time on tackling, and I think we’ve gotten to a point where growers are able to manage downy mildew effectively on-farm.”

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While downy mildew is an old problem for hops growers, halo blight is the new troublesome fungus on the scene. MSU researcher Timothy Miles was the first to take notice of the disease in 2018. It shows up as black splotches on leaves and kills hops flowers in a way that leaves only parts close to the stem untouched — a green halo atop a pale infected cone.

“Since (2018), his lab and crew have been sussing out what (halo blight’s) life cycle looks like, as well as how we can potentially control it in hopyards,” Lizotte said.

While the search for the secret to stopping halo blight is ongoing, MSU researchers have made strides in combating hopsaffecting viruses. Carolyn Malmstrom’s work in the field led to her developing hops virus testing protocols, allowing growers to send samples to MSU for testing and diagnosis.

As it stands, the surefire way of fighting disease on hops is by preventing it from taking hold. Farms, nurseries and other growers can keep plants and seeds sanitized, infected leaves and flowers can be pruned away and disposed of, and fungicides can be applied to plants to kill whatever lingering disease remains. But Lizotte said the goal of MSU’s scientists is to have plants become naturally immune to common diseases.

“I don’t want to call it a Band-Aid, what we’re doing now in terms of fungicides and cultural management practices, but we’re also really hopeful that, down the road, we can start to transition to cultivars that are just more at home and happy growing in Michigan,” Lizotte said.

Until then, frequent vegetation management and other prevention methods are the best way of ensuring large, quality crop yields.

Todd Parker, the head brewer at Rochester Mills Beer Co., said they go through Michigan hops providers when they can and that the state of Michigan has a good hop industry.

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METRO DETROIT — The spring season is a safe haven for Michiganders.

It’s not only a prequel to the beautiful summer months, but it’s also a season people tend to look forward to as soon as the rainfall and cold fronts of September come around.

But as warmer weather approaches, the spring season showcases one problem most homeowners find themselves having to tend to.

“With the warm weather last week, people are seeing a lot of wasps and different types of bees around the house, and spiders, pavement ants, the tiny sugar ants and carpenter ants are starting to emerge,” Michael Kharsa, who works for CJB Pest and Mosquito Control in Farmington Hills, said April 18.

Kharsa has noticed an influx of calls as the season rolls around.

Ants, bees and spiders tend to be the primary culprits during this time, especially with insects trying to find safety from the rainfall.

Michael Mangino, owner of What’s Bugging You in St Clair Shores, has noticed this with his recent jobs.

“With ants, they’re coming into houses a lot more,” Mangino said. “A lot of it is probably attributed to our high water table, I imagine. They’re going into houses and finding paradise there.”

The insects’ ability to make their way into residences is a reminder to have your house sprayed on a consistent basis throughout the year.

CJB Pest and Mosquito Control offers a tri-seasonal package for spring, summer and just before the winter months to treat any issues that homeowners might face.

Kharsa said CJB focuses on not only eliminating the threat but also on preventing insects from making their way into the house.

“When we come out, we’re going to treat around your interior and exterior part of your walls to force the insects from the structure, and we’re going to put a perimeter service around the exterior to prevent the insects from coming in,” Kharsa said. “Basically, we’re providing a barrier and forcing the ones from the walls outside.”

Pest control doesn’t stop with treating an insect problem; it can also provide a home inspection, to some extent.

While CJB and What’s Bugging You, and many other pest control companies, offer spraying services, a technician will also walk a residence with a homeowner and discuss areas that might not only

be hot spots for insects but also should be treated to prevent future home issues.

Mangino said the inspection is a vital part to the service he provides.

“Of course, walking with people around their house and pointing out things that could be beneficial, like caulking some areas, pitching the water away from the homes is a big thing, and trimming back foliage away from the house,” Mangino said. “Those are all things that contribute to keeping the longevity of the home, as well as keeping pests away.”

For those who are motivated to do it themselves, safety is the primary concern when dealing with pest control products.

It’s plausible for minor problems, but consistent issues should be treated by professionals, especially if the homeowner has pets or small children.

“The right way to go about it is to read and understand the label 100%,” Mangino said. “The label is the law in our industry, and that’s for good reason because you can get hurt. You can hurt somebody else, and some of these products that people are able to buy online are traditionally for professionals only. There are some great products available that the public can seek out and find, but a lot of them tend to go away in our industry because homeowners misuse them.”

As the spring season approaches, active insects should be an important reminder to keep up on pest control treatment throughout the year.

The rain and warmth in spring calls for treatment due to the insects becoming active, but an important time frame to keep an eye on is before October.

To keep the insects from getting “weathered in,” when they get inside the walls due to the cold temperatures, a service spray before winter is needed.

But like most services, the best way to resolve the problem is to keep up with it regularly.

“As far as spider treatments and general pest control, that’s more of an exterior spray. If people want it to remain as general pest free as possible, typically spring, summer and fall treatments,” Mangino said. “If they wanted any sort of treatment on the inside, what I would recommend, at the very most, would be early spring with light treatment on the inside with cracks and crevices.”

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If your home is located somewhere with bothersome noise, there are several ways to reduce it through natural and man-made products.

Richard A. Kolano, P.E, the principal consultant at Kolano & Saha Engineers, said the length of a sound barrier is important while attempting to reduce noise, especially from a road.

“The sound barrier has to be generally quite long,” Kolano said. “If you have a 50-foot wide lot that backs up against the roadway, unless your neighbors also have a sound barrier that connects to yours and extends along the length of that roadway, your 50-foot length of wall alone is not going to do all that much. That’s why when you see highway road noise barriers there they tend to be fairly long.”

Kolano said the noise-reduction strategy for a yard depends on the geometry of the home relative to the noise source.

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“Arborvitaes are probably the best for that, and they do look really good because they get to a decent size, and it is like a natural wall around your property,” Judge said.

Brianna Carrier, a landscape designer for Visionary Landscaping, said people often plant spruce trees and arborvitaes to reduce noise.

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lano suggested people look into living walls, also known as green walls and vertical gardens. Kolano said these are popular in Europe.

“A living wall is essentially a pile of dirt that is stacked up vertically and has plant materials that grow on both sides of it, so the root structure helps to contain the dirt within that wall,” Kolano said. “The plants don’t do much from an acoustic standpoint.

It’s the dirt that is providing the sound barrier. The plants make it look attractive.”

Local Acre and Vertical Earth Detroit owner Mark Hanford specializes in the design and installation of living walls.

“What I have noticed is, every time that you have a living wall, it has a definite muting (quality),” Hanford said. “It kind of holds the sound close, and it takes that reflective sound away.”

Fences

Due to the materials, height and density of many fences, they are not as highly recommended by Kolano.

“It’s limited as to when that can be a

benefit, because it depends upon the geometry of the home relative to the noise sources, such as the road traffic,” Kolano said. “A fence, per se, isn’t going to do very much. It needs a sound barrier wall, which means it needs to have a significant amount of mass to it that is without penetrations, without separations between boards, for example, that you would have in a fence.”

However, they can provide some benefit, and if one would like to purchase a fence for the benefits they may be able to provide in reducing noise, there are certain things to keep in mind.

Randy Huyck, the general manager at Action Fence of Michigan, said the best fencing material to reduce noise is stone; however, he said it is expensive, and many communities do not allow it. Other options include wood and vinyl fences.

Huyck said it is best to look for the densest materials available. He also recommends planting things around the fence to help absorb sound.

Renee Hannaford, the office manager of Mr. Fence Inc., and Kevin Temerowski, the owner of Michigan Fence Solutions, both recommended a 6-foot-tall vinyl fence to absorb noise.

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BIRMINGHAM — On April 8 at 1:17 a.m., an officer on patrol heard a loud noise and saw a man forcefully exit a restaurant at North Old Woodward Avenue and Willits Street.

The subject, a 35-year-old man from Birmingham, was with a group of individuals who were attempting to control his behavior. The officer observed the subject attempt to knock over a large planter along the sidewalk.

When police made contact, the subject continued to act belligerently and attempted to walk repeatedly into the officer.

The subject continued the aggressive behavior and was arrested and issued a citation for disorderly person and possession of a controlled substance.

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BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the 1800 block of Stanley on a report of a stolen vehicle at 9:10 a.m April 4.

The victim, a 50-year-old resident, had parked his vehicle on the street in front of his residence overnight. At 5 a.m., he noticed the vehicle was missing. He had possession of both vehicle keys at the time it was taken, although he could not recall if the vehicle had been locked.

There are no witnesses or suspects at this time. An investigation is ongoing.

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BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of Bates Street on a report of a stolen vehicle at 7:28 a.m.

April 3.

The victim, a 43-year-old resident, reported that his vehicle was stolen from the street in front of his residence overnight.

Both sets of keys were in the victim’s possession at the time the vehicle was taken.

There are no witnesses or suspects at this time. An investigation is ongoing.

Man says he accidentally stole groceries

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to a local store on a report of a retail fraud in progress at 5:57 p.m. April 2.

Officers made contact with a 68-yearold Birmingham man who was standing in front of the store with a cart full of unbagged groceries totaling approximately $288.

Employees reported that they had attempted to confront the individual outside of the store before contacting police.

The suspect confirmed that he did not pay for the items and advised that he was preoccupied while on his phone and did not intend to steal the items.

The individual was issued a citation and was advised to contact the court.

Larceny from auto, attempted motor vehicle theft reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers took a report of a larceny from a vehicle and attempted vehicle theft from the 400 block of South Fox Hills Drive April 6.

The owner told police that she had parked her white Dodge Charger April 5, and when she returned on April 6, the passenger side window had been broken out and wires had been pulled out from under the dashboard.

Several pieces of personal property were stolen from the vehicle.

The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Home broken into, items stolen in 2000 block of Mulberry Square

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers took a report of a home invasion that had just been discovered at approximately 9:30 p.m. April 5. There were signs of forced entry into the residence; the door jamb was broken, and pry marks were located near the deadbolt. Multiple bedrooms had been gone through, and jewelry was missing from the residence. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information, should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Larceny from auto reported in 500 block of North Fox Hills Drive

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers took a report of a larceny from an automobile incident that occurred during the overnight hours April 8 in the 500 block of North Fox Hills Drive.

According to reports, the vehicle was parked, unlocked, in the parking lot at the complex and was unlawfully entered. Several items, including the victim’s wallet, were stolen from the vehicle. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information, should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755. The Bloomfield Township Police Department reminds residents to never leave their vehicle unlocked and to remove all valuables from inside.

Woman flees after retail fraud

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a grocery store in the 6500 block of Telegraph Road for a retail fraud that had just occurred at approximately 7:40 p.m. April 8.

According to reports, a woman had attempted to conceal five bottles of tequila and two boxes of Haagen Dazs ice cream, totaling $353.16, in a backpack.

The store staff was alerted to the attempted theft when the suspect left the

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The suspect’s backpack, along with the stolen tequila and ice cream, were recovered.

The suspect fled the scene on foot. The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information, should call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

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VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024 A Public Hearing on the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget for the Village of Bingham Farms will be held by the Council of the Village of Bingham Farms on May 22, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025.

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VILLAGE OF BINGHAM FARMS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON NECESSITY OF THE POLICE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL A public hearing will be held by Council of the Village of Bingham Farms on May 22, 2023, at 7 pm in Council Chambers, 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 48025, to consider the necessity of a Special Assessment District for the purpose of providing additional police protection for the properties abutting Telegraph and Thirteen Mile roads within the Village limits that are zoned Professional Services (PS) and Commercial (C-1); and if the necessity to establish such a Special Assessment District is determined, a public hearing will be held to review the proposed Special Assessment Roll spreading the cost of such police protection over the benefited properties.

The proposed special assessment for additional police protection in the Special Assessment District together with the proposed Special Assessment Roll are available for public review at the Village Office, 24255 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Ste. 190, Bingham Farms, Mich., 9 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday.

Appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required to appeal the special assessment amount to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required.

Comments and letters of protest may be submitted to Village Manager Ken Marten at kmarten@ binghamfarms.org, or you may appear the night of the hearing to be heard.

The following properties are to be included in the proposed special assessment district: 24-05-226-017

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BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • APRIL 26, 2023

EWASTE RECYCLING, MEDICATION DROPOFF AND PAPER SHREDDING EVENT TO BE HELD MAY 6

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — This spring, eco-conscious residents can responsibly rid their homes of electronic waste, unwanted medication and sensitive paperwork.

Bloomfield Township will host its electronic waste recycling, medication disposal and paper shredding event 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The event is free and open only to township residents, who must provide proof of residency to participate.

“We do check their IDs as they drive in, so we ask that they have that available,” said Katie Fotherby, the township’s public works manager. “They can also use a water bill or a tax bill that shows that they are a township resident.”

The event, township officials said, allows residents to clear their garages, attics and closets of outdated electronic devices, unused or expired medication, and paperwork that needs to be shredded.

“It’s a very popular event that easily gets anywhere to 1,000-1,500 residents. It actually seems like it has been increasing in popularity because the numbers seem to keep going up,” Fotherby explained.

On the day of the event, there will be two event entrances to the township’s main complex at 4200 Telegraph Road — south onto Andover Road from Long Lake Road or west onto Andover Road from southbound Telegraph.

Participants are asked to stay in their vehicles while volunteers unload everything from their cars.

“It’s a drive through event, so it’s very easy and convenient for the residents, and it addresses a couple of waste streams that typical solid waste haulers don’t address,” said Public Works Director Noah Mehalski.

“We have been doing the event the same way for a long time now, so there is a lot of efficiency to it,” Fotherby added. “We do move people through as quickly as possible.”

Electronics eligible for recycling include: computers and servers; laptops and tablets; LCD-only computer monitors; printers and fax machines; toner cartridges; switches, routers, computer cords and

cables; docking stations; keyboards; mice; battery backups; computer parts; phones and phone systems; cellular phones and accessories; digital cameras; cable boxes and modems; satellite receiver boxes; DVD and VCR players; game consoles; LCD, LED and plasma televisions; portable MP3 players; and rechargeable batteries.

Smoke alarms will not be accepted at the event, but Fotherby said they will be accepted during a planned household hazardous waste event this fall.

“People tend to get rid of old TVs or old printers, faxes — the kinds of things that pile up in their garages,” Fotherby said.

As for paper, the township asks residents to limit their paper drop-off to five banker’s boxes in order to keep the car line moving.

The event also aims to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription and non-prescription drugs.

“The one thing we ask them not to bring is medical sharps, but they can bring those to the household hazardous waste day this fall,” Fotherby explained.

The township will hold a household hazardous waste drop-off day on Oct. 7.

“Our trash contract is up this year, and going forward with our new contract we specifically have written these events into the new contract so that we can gain some stability with them, and those will be paid through the trash contracts,” Fotherby said.

Residents who are not able to participate in the event can find a complete list of businesses and organizations that provide disposal services year-round on the township’s website at www.bloomfieldtwp.org.

Prescription medication can be dropped off anytime at the Bloomfield Township Police Department at 4200 Telegraph Road. All medication must be in a sealed container in a zipper-lock bag, and no needles or over the counter medications will be accepted.

For more information, call the Bloomfield Township Department of Public Works at (248) 594-2800.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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Approximately 20 new vendors will be joining the Birmingham Farmers Market this year.

“Michigan Maple Farms will offer fresh maple syrup, candy and other maplethemed items,” Bassett said. “Tau Tea will be serving boba tea, and Unwined Winery, a small local winery, will be offering wine tastings and bottles.”

Anne Brogren, with Farm and Forest, a small farm in Mason, will be joining the market for the sixth year. Brogren said that while they live near East Lansing, she is familiar with Birmingham, since she was born there.

“Birmingham is a great fit for us because we can bring our vegetables there and we seem to be able to supply enough,” Brogren said.

Early on in the season, Farm and Forest specializes in lettuce and strawberries. As the season moves along, they will have garlic and onions. In the fall, they will sell ginger, turmeric and hot peppers that they make into chili powder. Farm and Forest follows sustainable practices for their produce.

“We look forward to the return of our bustling outdoor market and welcoming visitors to shop local, listen to live music and gather with friends, family and as a community,” Bassett said. “We have many special events and wellness activities planned for this season to celebrate local agriculture, wellness and the community. “ In addition to the range of vendors, there will be weekly live music, a kids zone, food trucks and special events.

Second Sundays Fitness will be held May 14, June 11, July 9 and Aug. 13. On these days, a local fitness vendor will sponsor a fitness activity during the market.

Other special events include Super Farmer Day June 25, the Corn Festival Aug. 6, the Harvest Festival Sept. 10 and the End of Season Celebration Oct. 29.

More information on the Birmingham Farmers Market can be found at ALLINBirmingham.com/FarmersMarket.

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

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Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history? Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.

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S tahls Automotive Collection is quite the ride

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ar enthusiasts who have an affection for vintage vehicles might want to race over to Stahls Automotive Collection.

The museum is the creation of businessman Ted Stahl, who — during his childhood — developed an interest in automobiles and who — as an adult — began collecting antique cars. The car buff, whose grandfather once owned a garage, wanted to share his passion with others, so in 2006, he opened Stahls Automotive Collection in St. Clair Shores. Five years later, the museum relocated to Chesterfield Township to accommodate the growing collection.

“He’s always been drawn to mechanical things and loves the artistry and engineering behind these historical vehicles,” General Manager Terri Coppens said via email. “He wants to keep the history alive.”

The Stahls Automotive Foundation is a nonprofit organization designed to preserve, restore and exhibit specific vintage vehicles of the 20th Century.

Stahls Automotive Collection is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month. There is no cost to visit, but donations are welcome. Visitors can tour the exhibit at their own pace. Staff members keep everything running smoothly, and there’s a group of volunteer docents who share interesting details about the vehicles.

Every piece inside Stahls Automotive Collection tells a story: the one-of-a-kind cars, roadside memorabilia, historic gasoline pumps and shiny chrome. According to Administrative Assistant Chloe Gieraga, there are approximately 220 cars in the collection, but not all are on the floor at the same time.

“Ted is constantly buying more, so the number changes,” Gieraga said. “We do swap the cars, and some are in storage, so when people come back, they are sure to see some new ones.”

Sometimes, too, the prized possessions are lent out to different car shows.

“Most of the cars do come from auctions, but some come from classic car dealers or even private sellers. Some have been purchased from overseas, but the majority have been in the U.S.,” Coppens said. “For the most part, we look for things that will tell the story of automotive history. Also things that will bring joy to others.”

The temperature and humidity inside the museum are controlled to keep the cars in mint condition.

“Our staff and volunteers do a great job taking care of the cars and making sure they look pristine,” Coppens said.

Early in the tour, visitors view a 1904 Oldsmobile Model 6C Curved-Dash Runabout and a 1910 Buick Model F Touring right next to it. In another spot rests a 1919 Pierce-Arrow Model 66 A-4 Tourer, and spectators also can check out a 1935 Brewster Town Car. As for Coppens, her favorite car is the 1931 Cord LeGrande Speedster.

“Most people know it because it has a bar in the door,” she said.

Currently, the museum only has a few muscle cars, but plans are in the works to add

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

The purple-blue 1919 “Fatty” Arbuckle Pierce-Arrow was custom made for silent film actor Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, known to his fans as “Fatty.”

ABOVE: The Chrysler Turbine, an experimental twodoor hardtop coupe powered by a turbine engine, is one of the most-viewed cars at Stahls Automotive Collection in Chesterfield Township.

LEFT: The Tucker sedan had a rear engine, shatterproof glass and independent four-wheel suspension.

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“We are slowly trying to for the car buffs who like those cars,” Gieraga said.

Staff is trying to add more kid-friendly interactive activities. One example was the Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat last fall.

The building also has a room dedicated to vintage organs — another of Stahls first loves — that play music periodically throughout the day.

‘It was fit for a king.’

Other treasures that really attract visitors are the 1948 Tucker sedan and the 1963 Chrysler Turbine car. The Turbine was an experimental two-door hardtop coupe powered by a turbine engine that didn’t catch on in the industry.

Docent Jack Haynes said just 51 Tuckers were made under automobile entrepreneur Preston Tucker and “only 47 survived.”

It also gave the Big Three competition.

“It was recognized as a good car. The car is very sturdy, like a tank,” Haynes said. “It’s a rear engine, very roomy, has shatterproof glass and independent four-wheel suspension. There are all kinds of safety features.”

But one safety feature was left out: seatbelts. As Haynes explained, Tucker was told, “If you put in seatbelts, people are going to think this is dangerous.”

Another slice of nostalgia is the 1965 Kirkham AC Cobra, which docent Duane Sabella is knowledgeable about. One plus to volunteering at the museum is hearing the “very interesting stories” of people visiting the museum.

Trey Brand is the museum’s historian and is always glad to share narratives about each car.

“The higher-end cars were built custom for one person,” Brand said.

The purple-blue 1919 “Fatty” Arbuckle Pierce-Arrow, for instance, is a standout and was custom-made for silent film actor Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, best known as “Fatty.”

“It was fit for a king,” Brand said. “Like a lot of wealthy people at the time, he had a driver.”

The tires on the car are approximately 36 inches in size.

“The wheels are original,” Brand said.

“They’ve been restored but they haven’t been replaced.”

The car stayed in top condition. “Because Roscoe lived in Los Angeles, he didn’t have to deal with bad weather,” Brand said.

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niques normally used for boats, the 1924 Delage GL Skiff Torpedo is another crown jewel.

“Delage was a French luxury brand in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s,” Brand said. “It’s essentially a boat. It has three layers of wood in a crisscross pattern. The outer layer is mahogany. Oak is stronger and cheaper, but mahogany looks better. It’s more rich and colorful.”

Get ready to cruise

The museum welcomes group tours for schools, Scouts, adult care centers and senior living facilities at no charge. The tours are

available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact Gieraga at (586) 749-1078 or email chloe.gieraga@ stahlsauto.com.

Beginning June 1, Stahls will begin holding its Cruise Nights every Thursday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the third Thursday of the month. On Cruise Night, the museum is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Stahls Automotive Collection is located at 56516 North Bay Drive. For more information, visit www.stahlsauto.com or call (586) 749-1078.

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Passenger points gun at valet driver

SOUTHFIELD — At 11:55 p.m. April 1, officers were dispatched to a lounge in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway. The reporting party was a valet driver who was approached by an upset customer complaining about damage done to his driver’s side mirror.

The valet driver snapped the mirror back into place. The driver seemed to be appeased by this action. However, a passenger who was intoxicated was not. He approached the valet driver and demanded money to remedy the situation.

The valet driver explained that he was not the one who had parked the vehicle and advised the suspect to speak with the manager.

The suspect lifted his hoodie to reveal a handgun in his waistband and then proceeded to verbally threaten the valet driver. The valet driver then took an undisclosed amount of money from his pocket and handed it to the suspect. The suspect reached into the victim’s pocket and took the remaining money from his pocket before driving off in the black Mercedes at high speed.

An investigation was ongoing.

Two arrested after reportedly stealing ice cream from gas station

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township police officers took a report of a retail fraud from a gas station in the 3900 block of Telegraph Road at approximately 4 p.m. April 1.

The gas station reported that a man and a woman had stolen ice cream from the gas station and left in a light-blue SUV. Officers immediately observed the SUV leaving the gas station and driving north on Telegraph Road and initiated a traffic stop, discovering the vehicle had a stolen license plate affixed to it. Both suspects were taken into custody.

During a search of the suspect vehicle, officers found a stolen credit card, narcotics, narcotics equipment and prescription pills that did not belong to either suspect. Police said the stolen credit card

and prescription pills were linked to larcenies from vehicles that had occurred approximately one-hour prior in the area of Maple and Telegraph roads.

Overseas traveler returns to unknown woman in her home

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 5:20 p.m. April 4, an officer was dispatched to take a larceny report in the 800 block of East 14 Mile Road.

A 32-year-old woman reported that upon returning from a trip, she found her residence occupied by an unknown female.

The unknown subject stated that she had rented the house through a rental website. Upon the unknown subject vacating the residence, the victim advised that her friend lists the residence on multiple rental websites while she is away.

The victim reported that several items were missing from the residence, totaling approximately $6,300. An investigation was ongoing.

Caller impersonates police officer

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On March 31, the West Bloomfield Police Department received several calls from residents stating that they were receiving calls from an individual claiming to be a police officer from the West Bloomfield Police Department.

The caller was attempting to get funds from residents due to their “criminal citations.”

The caller stated that the residents had not shown up for court and that they needed to pay a fine.

Four separate residents reportedly immediately realized that it was a fraud and disconnected the call.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Police make drug arrest

BERKLEY — A 51-year-old Detroit woman was arrested for possession of crack cocaine at 12:19 a.m. April 7 near Catalpa Drive and Gardner Avenue.

According to the report, police observed an unknown person approach a running vehicle at

Catalpa and Coolidge Highway. The encounter was approximately 10-20 seconds, according to the police report. The subject left while the vehicle began traveling on Catalpa. Police believed the vehicle to be the same one in which the driver had been arrested for possession of crack cocaine several weeks prior.

Police pulled over the vehicle. When asked by police, the driver confirmed that her license was suspended. She reportedly said the person she spoke to when police were watching was someone who owed her money. At some point during a search of the vehicle, according to the report, police found a suspected rock of crack cocaine. The woman was placed under arrest.

Police also arrested the woman for driving while her license was suspended and having open intoxicants in a motor vehicle.

Couple arrested for retail fraud, possession of meth, carrying a concealed weapon and child endangerment

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a store in the 2500 block of South Adams Road at 4:35 p.m. March 27 on the report of a retail fraud.

Loss prevention personnel, which had two individuals in their office waiting for deputies to arrive, said they saw a man and a woman taking items offered for sale. The man, a 32-year old from Flint, removed the anti-theft device from a video game and concealed the game, with other items, on his person.

He was also found to be in possession of an Alpha key used to remove anti-theft devices.

The woman, a 31-year-old from Flint, had also concealed items in her purse. Per further investigation, she was found to be in possession of a small vial of suspected methamphetamine. Both were taken into custody without incident.

Both individuals advised that their children were waiting for them in a vehicle in the store parking lot.

The grandparents of the children were contacted and recovered the children.

An inventory search of the vehicle revealed

narcotics paraphernalia and a loaded pistol under the passenger seat.

The vehicle was impounded. The recovered paraphernalia and a pistol were transported and logged into property. The suspects were transported to the Oakland County Jail for processing and housing.

Suspect allegedly flees from officers

TROY — Troy police officers responded to a possible medical run after a caller reported that a Buick Regal was stopped in the center of the Interstate 75 off-ramp near Rochester Road.

Upon arrival, officers found the vehicle stopped on the exit ramp approximately 200 feet from the intersection, and they knocked on the window to try to wake the driver. He awoke and proceeded to drive away. Officers pursued the vehicle, and he pulled over into a parking lot three-quarters of a mile away.

The driver denied seeing officers on the exit ramp or being stopped with his eyes closed, despite having been spotted by officers minutes before.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, which he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.12% blood alcohol content. The driver was arrested and transported to the police lockup, where he refused to take a chemical breath test. A search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted.

His blood was drawn by medical personnel.

The driver was charged with one count of fleeing and eluding - fourth degree and one count of operating while intoxicated.

Sunglasses stolen from bar urinal

NOVI — A man submitted an online police report after his sunglasses were stolen from a urinal at the Sedona Taphouse, located at 27466 Novi Road in Novi, at 6 p.m. April 7. According to the report, the man put his sunglasses on top of the urinal when he went to use the restroom and forgot to pick them back up. According to the report, when he returned to claim them, the sunglasses were gone. No further information was available.

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NURSE SAVES LIFE DURING ART CLASS

TROY — The quick thinking of a nurse saved the life of a 29-year-old man in Troy March 19.

Lindsay Nagle was attending an art class in the basement of a Troy home when one of the other attendees suffered a sudden heart attack. She administered CPR on him until he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital.

Brighton resident Julie Chapman, the sister of the homeowner, was a witness to the event.

“My youngest son is an art teacher,” she said. “He was doing a painting class and a young man there had a heart attack. One of the girls attending, Lindsey, is an ICU nurse, a friend of my sister, and did CPR and saved his life.”

Chapman said that the art student is now recovering well and that the expertise of Nagle saved his life.

“We just want to thank her and get her some recognition for what she had done,” said Chapman. “It was quite an ordeal. If not for her, this boy would be dead.”

Photo provided by Julie Chapman

HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY AKA Sorority Inc. to hold community baby shower

NOVI/EASTPOINTE — The Omega Epsilon Omega Chapter in Novi of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will host a community baby shower at the Novi Civic Center, located at 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, at 2 p.m. April 30. The event will benefit the Gianna House Foundation, which provides shelter and outreach services to at-risk pregnant moms and infants under 1 year of age.

The foundation’s building, located at 21357 Redmond Ave. in Eastpointe, sustained extensive damage Dec. 26, 2022, when the pipes on its old boiler burst, resulting in massive water damage to all four floors of the building. The organization also lost all of its accumulated charitable donations for moms and infants.

To donate, visit the Gianna House Foundation baby registry on Amazon. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information, call LaRhonda Richardson at (248) 686-8959 or LeKisha Maxwell at (313) 220-0399.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe-area Questers are teaming up with the Grosse Pointe Historical Society to host a spring yard sale with proceeds to benefit preservation and restoration of the interior of the Provencal-Weir House, the oldest house in the Pointes.

The sale will take place on the GPHS campus — which includes the new GPHS administration and archives building and the Provencal-Weir House at 375 and 376 Kercheval Ave., respectively, in Grosse Pointe Farms — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and noon to 5 p.m. April 30.

Entitled “Je Ne Sais Quoi,” the sale will include vintage and new items.

Photos by Eric Stroh will also be available for purchase.

Community members who’d like to contribute new or used items for the sale can do so by bringing them to the Provencal-Weir House no later than 9:30 a.m. April 29. Items should be priced in advance. Portable tables to display items for the sale are needed as well, if anyone has a table to share with the GPHS for the sale. For more information, visit www.gphistorical.com.

APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child, which recognizes the

important role military children play in supporting their families during deployments, relocations and other challenging circumstances.

According to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, there are more than 17,000 children of service members in Michigan who are directly affected by military deployment.

Local communities are encouraged to schedule activities in support of military children. That could include promoting the Month of the Military Child on websites along with links to resources for military families, special announcements at spring sporting events, or military-themed projects and observances at home or in schools.

The DMVA synchronizes strategic, legislative and fiscal initiatives designed to build and sustain military readiness, care and advocacy for veterans and cultivate purposeful partnerships. Branch operations include Michigan Veteran Homes, Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, Army National Guard and Air National Guard which stand in support of the department’s mission to serve every member. For more information, visit michigan.gov/dmva.

BLAIR BAZAAR LOOKING FOR VENDORS CLAWSON — The Blair Memorial Library is seeking vendors to participate in its second annual Blair Bazaar event, which is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the library, 416 N. Main St. Vendors will be able to sell items ranging from artwork, crafts and collectibles to flea market or estate sale items, perennial plants and baked goods. People can bring a table, tent and chair to set up a booth.

Vendors will be provided with two parking spaces at the event, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis until April 30.

People can drop off an application and $40 donation to the Friends of the Blair Memorial Library at the library checkout desk.

The application can be found at the event’s Facebook page. For more information and to ask questions, contact Jeanne Nenadovich at (248) 275-9661.

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