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LEFT AND BELOW: Adults and children are invited to participate in this year’s Spring Stroll in downtown Birmingham.The Spring Stroll event is an opportunity to start shopping for spring.

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Shop for spring during downtown Birmingham’s Spring Stroll

domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb hosting its sixth annual fund-munity. a personal protection assistance program, a

BY MARY isGENSON Participants will order be able to browse spring and products raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program. mgenson@candgnews.com and trends in apparel, home décor and beauty. Additionally, Turning Point strives to empower survivors ofmerchants will be offering promotions See TURNING on page 18A and giveaways.

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BIRMINGHAM — Over 25 businesses will be parThis year’s event is co-sponsored by The Surnow Co. ticipating in this year’s Spring Stroll event in downtown and Cooper Street Cookies. With staggered start times, the Birmingham. Adults and Point children alike and are CEO invited to theDavenport Turning President Sharman thetake 2021 event Stepping Springstands Stroll at will place 11with a.m.-2 p.m. Out Spring Stroll on Saturday, April 15. are asked to register for the event at with the Stars emcee Evrod Participants Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. The Spring Stoll event provides an organized opporALLINBirmingham.com/strollregister.

Attendees will rePhoto courtesy of Turning Point tunity to leap into the season with shopping in the comSee BIRMINGHAM on page 22A

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BIRMINGHAM — Jana Ecker has been unanimously selected by the Birmingham City Commission as the next Birmingham city manager.

Ecker’s new role with the city will begin once the term ends for current City Manager Tom Markus, on June 30.

The process to choose the new city manager was extensive and included multiple stages.

The first round of interviews was held over Zoom on Feb. 8 and 9 during special City Commission meetings.

Candidates then toured the city facilities, did a public meetJana Ecker and-greet event, and were subject to public input on Engage Birmingham. Feedback from city staff and the public was reviewed by city commissioners. Final interviews were then conducted by city commissioners prior to the appointment.

Ecker has over 26 years of professional experience in municipal law and local government, and has been employed by the city of Birmingham for 21 years. She

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RIGHT AND BELOW: Erika NJ Allen is one of the graduate students in the 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art. Much of Allen’s work is inspired by food in her diet.

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A man with a long list of felonies is once again in trouble with the law — this time in Bloomfield Township, police said.

Gene Raymond Arnold, 57, was arraigned March 22 in 48th District Court on one count of obstructing/resisting a police officer. Bond was set at $10,000.

The incident happened March 21, after Bloomfield Township police were dispatched to the 5000 block of Woodlands Estates Drive on Arnold reports of an attempted larceny from a vehicle at approximately 4:15 a.m.

Police said a passerby witnessed a suspect approach a white Jeep Cherokee and reach for the driver-side door handle. The resident reportedly then shined a light on the suspect, who immediately fled the area.

After responding to the area, officers located Arnold walking eastbound on Lone Pine Road, near Deep Wood Road, and ordered him to stop.

Police said the man then began running southbound on Deep Wood Road, eventually into the See ARNOLD on page 26A

Graduate students’ work showcased at Cranbrook

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art will open April 9, showcasing a culmination of two years of studio work from 68 students who are anticipating graduating in May. ArtMembers are invited to a preview day, Saturday, April 8.

The exhibition takes place in the upper galleries of Cranbrook Academy of Art and will be open until May 14.

Curator Kat Goffnett said there is typically a broad range of styles, themes and practices. There is no set theme for the exhibition, since it is made up of work students have created during their time at Cranbrook Academy of Art. “I am really proud to be able to have the opportunity to

work with so many great emerging, talented, artists and just know them, spend time with them and create a show collaboratively with them that not only marks their time but is something the museum can be proud of as well,” Goffnett said.

Graduating ceramics student Erika NJ Allen will be showcasing a mural in which she has painted abstract forms of banana leaves on the wall. Instead of just using paint on the wall, she also included different colored bananas made out of clay, which appear to get longer and more out of shape.

“When you see them you don’t recognize that there are bananas, because they are triple the size and they are wavy.

Many people believe that they are made out of fabric because they look very soft, but in fact, they are made out of clay,” Allen said.

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Franklin Garden Club holds plant and seed swap at library

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — The Franklin Public Library is calling all plant enthusiasts to participate in its first plant and seed swap April 22.

The event will be held at the Library Reading Garden 2-3:30 p.m.

The community is encouraged to bring seeds, starts, pups, perennials and/or houseplants to swap. It is on a bring one (plant or seed), take one basis.

Florence Rouquet is in charge of adult programming for the Franklin Public Library.

“I am always on the lookout for ideas for programs,” Rouquet said. “I am very community-oriented, so I have been trying to start doing things with the community and with local organizations.”

Rouquet said she has heard about other communities in other states and countries holding seed and plant swaps, which inspired her to bring it to Franklin.

“I would like the library to start working on sustainability a little, so doing this

program with plants and seeds and doing it on Earth Day on April 22 will be a great start,” Rouquet said.

The library is including children in the event as well. There will be seeds in a cup ready to plant for the kids in attendance.

“It gives the children an appreciation at an early age, when they can be introduced to seeds and are planting plants and digging in the dirt,” Franklin Garden Club program chair Marlene Kehoe said.

They have also partnered with the Neighborhood Forest organization to provide free small trees for children. Franklin parents were invited to sign up to get a free tree for their child to plant. While registration is now closed, Rouquet said they had 31 children register this year.

“You can really learn a lot from people that you live in the community with, and you can introduce your family to it at any age level. It doesn’t have to be young; it can be young, intermediate or elderly,” Kehoe said.

Kehoe said there will be membership forms available for anyone interested in joining the Franklin Garden Club.

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The Franklin Public Library is holding a plant and seed swap April 22. Plant enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in Franklin’s first plant and seed swap. other, especially plant enthusiasts,” Kehoe said.

Community members interested in this event may also be interested in attend-

ing the Garden Walk on Wednesday, June 21, through the Franklin Garden Club.

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS HIGH SCHOOL RELEASES APOLOGY FOR THE CONTENT OF RECENT DIVERSITY ASSEMBLY

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School recently released an apology in regard to Palestinian American attorney and activist Huwaida Arraf ’s speech during a diversity assembly for all BHHS students.

Following Arraf ’s speech March 14, students and other members of the school community spoke out about what they said was the inappropriate nature of the content she shared with students during the assembly.

Sam Dubin, the director of media relations for the Jewish Community Relations Council, said it was a problematic choice to bring her in as a speaker at the high school.

“Ms. Arraf is a known anti-Israel activist. She’s had a deep history of defending Palestinian terrorists, of real horrific anti-Israel comments in the past, so just the fact that she was asked to speak initially, is problematic to say the least.”

The apology letter from Assistant Superintendent Pat Watson was the second letter from Bloomfield Hills Schools addressing the issue, the first being sent out on the day of the assembly from Principal Lawrence Stroughter.

Dubin said that they thought the second letter sent out by the school was much better in their eyes, since it was acknowledging as well as apologizing for their mistake.

“The school has apologized, they sent out a letter that day, acknowledging the situation, but really not mentioning anything specifically. And then they sent a letter on Thursday, which was much better in our eyes, not only acknowledging but also apologizing, saying that they made a mistake and really owning that mistake,” Dubin said.

“We are really looking forward to the future now,” Dubin said. “We have felt from the beginning that this situation, as unfortunate as it is, could be a real teachable moment for the administration (and) for the kids involved.”

Arraf was one of the five speakers that

administrators spoke with to discuss the assembly’s intent. She was included in four assemblies throughout the day at BHHS. According to the letter from Watson to Bloomfield Hills Schools students, staff and community, “The prompt was to address an oppression or discrimination they have faced and what could the people around you have done to make this better?”

During the assembly, Arraf reportedly spoke on the conflict in the Middle East involving Palestinians and Israelis. Watson’s letter states that a situation of this complexity should have been eliminated as a potential topic for discussion prior to the assembly.

Arraf said that the prompts were suggestions, and she said that she was not the only speaker to deviate from the prompt.

“I spoke in generalities about deciding to learn more about why my parents came to this country. I went over there, saw the situation on the ground and tried to be effective, co-founded this organization and worked with people from all over the world to fight, using nonviolent resistance, to resist

the Israeli policies that were severely oppressing Palestinians. That was like the generality which I spoke in,” Arraf said.

In one of the assemblies, she said she spoke in a little bit more detail about Gaza.

Arraf was the chair of the Free Gaza Movement, a multinational group to confront and challenge Israel’s blockade on Gaza.

“Because I specifically am not locked in Gaza, because I have an American passport and I can leave. That doesn’t mean that it is not part of my experience, again, campaigning for Palestinian human rights. And the only reason that I am not subjected to the severity of the oppression of most of the Palestinians I’m talking about is because I have an American passport,” Arraf said.

Arraf said she was not surprised by the comments made by the JCRC or the AJC but she said it was unacceptable for the school to apologize for her presentation.

“So for those organizations to do that didn’t surprise me, but for the school to apologize for having a person of Palestinian deSee DIVERSITY on page 13A

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BIRMINGHAM — The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham will host a speaker to present at their weekly luncheon every Friday of April except for Good Friday, April 7.

The first speaker will be on April 14. Marcus Salloum, an investigative analyst for the U.S. Secret Service, will present “Self-Protection from Financial Fraud, Scams & Cryptocurrency.”

On April 21, retired Secret Service agent Radford Jones will present “History of Presidential Train Travel: What is involved from a security perspective when the president travels by train.”

The final speaker for April will be on April 28. Speaker Chris Lambert, the founder and CEO of Life Remodeled, will present “Revitalizing Detroit neighborhoods.”

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Spring begins for Birmingham golf courses BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham’s city golf courses are opening for the 2023 season, with several events and programs planned throughout the season.

Lincoln Hills Golf Course opened on Saturday, April 1, and Springdale Golf Course is scheduled to open on Saturday, April 8, weather permitting.

The Junior Golf program will take place at Lincoln Hills this summer June 12-Aug. 4 for golfers ages 6-16. Registration opens May 6. Residents and members may register at 9 a.m., before public registration opens at 11:30 a.m., and registration will then be open online until classes are filled.

Lincoln Hills will host a “Welcome Back Members” golf event on Sunday, April 23, with a shotgun start at 5 p.m., followed by awards and dinner.

Later on in the season, they will hold a Cinco de Mayo golf event starting at 5 p.m., followed by awards and dinner Friday, May 5.

Springdale Golf Course is located at 316 Strathmore Road. Reservations can be made online or by calling Springdale at (248) 530-1660. Lincoln Hills Golf Course is located at 2666 W. 14 Mile Road and can be reached at (248) 530-1670.

LIBRARY HOLDS MEDIEVAL MERRIMENT

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — An evening of medieval crafts and games for families with children will be held at the Bloomfield Township Public Library 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 14.

Medieval Merriment will include a juggler from Detroit Circus that will perform an interactive experience for the community. Other activities include decorating crowns and a catapult game.

More information can be found at btpl.org.

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SEAHOLM’S BLOOM UPCYCLE BOUTIQUE OFFERS PROM POP-UP EVENT BIRMINGHAM — Bloom Upcycle Boutique is a store at Seaholm High School that allows students to shop for free. They will be holding a Prom Shop Pop-Up Event 3-5 p.m. Friday, April 14, and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 15.

For this Prom Shop Pop-Up Event, the Bloom Upcycle Boutique will be available to the entire community, not just BPS students.

All high school students in the metro Detroit area can shop dozens of dresses, a select number of suits, shoes and accessories for free in the Seaholm cafeteria.

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STATEWIDE — When it comes to reading about fashion on the internet, Michiganders search for styles of the 1980s the most, according to research conducted by the website Boohoo.com.

Boohoo is a fashion retailer in the U.S., specializing in women’s, men’s and plus-size clothing. The research included studies in all 50 states. The second most popular fashion decade to search was the 1990s, with the 1970s as the third most viewed among Michigan residents. “(The 1980s) is the most searched for decade in 36 out of 50 states, including Michigan, with California, Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida searching for it the most,” according to a Boohoo spokesperson. “As the ’80s is now the most searched for fashion decade, iconic retro clothing has the potential to become increasingly popular in the coming years. With this in mind, will consumers embrace this bold, bright decade in 2023?”

COMERICA’S PROM DRESS DRIVE COMBINES WITH JACKET FOR JOBS

METRO DETROIT — Spring is here, and prom and graduation season are just around the corner.

Getting an outfit for big events can be daunting. Dresses, shoes, wraps and accessories can quickly become a costly expense for teens and even cost prohibitive for some.

Don’t be dismayed. Comerica Bank is launching their fifth annual Prom Dress Drive around metro Detroit. Individuals and local businesses — including bridal shops, dress stores and shoe salons — are able to donate dresses and accessories to the effort at various locations around metro Detroit, including spots in Bloomfield Hills, Grosse Pointe and Novi.

Donation collections will begin Monday, April 3, and run through Friday, April 21. Once all the donations are collected and sorted, dates will be determined for teens to select items.

Visit comerica.com/community/2023-promdressdrive-MI.html for donation locations.

This is the first year Comerica will supply the donated dresses and accessories to Jackets for Jobs, a Detroit-based nonprofit that focuses on career development and removes barriers by providing high-quality clothing that makes clients look and feel professional to support workplace success.

“For the past several years, our colleagues, customers and communities have come together with tremendous generosity during our previous prom dress drives to support local teens,” said Linda Nosegbe, Comerica Bank’s national community impact manager. “As the interest in contributing to this great cause remains strong, our new partnership with Jackets for Jobs allows us to continue connecting to the community through an outstanding community organization driven to help others to thrive and succeed.”

Walk-in hours available for passport services at the Clerk’s Office

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Clerk’s Office is now offering walk-in hours to help residents receive new passports. These special hours are due to historically high processing times through the State Department.

The Clerk’s Office will be open 4-6:30 p.m. April 5, 10, 19 and 26. If demand is sufficient, additional dates will be added. The Clerk’s Office will still be open for regular appointments 8 a.m.-3 p.m. during the week.

“Many residents come to us for passport processing only to find out their trip is approaching faster than the current turnaround time. These extended hours are an effort to provide the first-class service our residents expect. Please don’t wait a second longer to book your appointment or drop in during these special walk-in hours,” Clerk Martin C. Brook said in a press release.

The township offers passport services for first-time applicants and renewals for minors, and first-time applicants for adults. Adult renewal passport renewals must be processed via the Department of State.

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Additionally, Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss, who joined C & G Newspapers in January from The Alpena News, won third place in the Daily C Best Columnist category for her work with The Alpena News. Ochss is now writing for the St. Clair Shores Sentinel.

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CRANBROOK KINGSWOOD BOYS SWIM WINS D3 STATE TITLE

ABOVE: Cranbrook Kingswood lets the rest of Division 3 know the program is back on top. BELOW: Cranbrook Kingswood celebrates its state title with a team celebration in the pool.

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Cranbrook Kingswood cross country junior shines at Nike Indoor Nationals

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BLOOMFIELD HILLS — It’s been six years since Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood boys swim and dive won a state title.

That’s not a devastating drought by any means, but it was something to note for a team that won fourstraight Division 3 titles from 2014-2017. As Cranbrook Kingswood took the backseat the past few years, Holland Christian and East Grand Rapids traded back-to-back state titles, with East Grand Rapids winning the last two.

Going into the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 Championships at Oakland University March 10-11, Cranbrook Kingswood coach Paul Ellis said his guys were aware of the competition.

“They knew it,” Ellis said. “My boys knew it because See TITLE on page 20A

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Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood junior Solomon Kwartowitz finished sixth at the Nike Indoor Nationals March 12 at The Armory in New York, earning all-American honors.

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LEFT: A Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood swimmer dives into the pool during a meet at the 2023 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 State Championship March 11 at Oakland University.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — As the most talented runners from across the nation gathered at The Armory in New York for the three-day Nike Indoor Nationals March 10, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood junior Solomon See KWARTOWITZ on page 12A

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Kwartowitz was prepared for whatever the national talents had to throw at him.

Only his first year running competitively, and detached from his school, Kwartowitz lined up for the Boys 2 Mile Run Championship at a national event. Nervous, uncertain, yet prepared, Kwartowitz shined when it mattered most, finishing first in his heat, but had to wait patiently as the second heat prepared to start.

“I remember hearing the announcers say they were going out really fast because a 9.09 was put up by me, and I saw them,” Kwartowitz said. “It was going to be really close if I wanted to get sixth. As I was taking my spikes off after the race, I was still really close to the track, and my dad came over and was with me. I got to watch the last couple laps of the heat after me, and it was a nail biter.”

As the second heat finished and scores were posted, Kwartowitz was overcome with joy to learn his time earned him a sixth-place finish.

With the finish, Kwartowitz earned all-American honors at nationals in his first competitive season.

Kwartowitz said he had the all-American honor in mind when heading to nationals.

“When reading through the Nike National handbook and how the meet was going to be run, I realized the top six get medals and are called all-American,” Kwartowitz said. “I never understood how an all-American worked in any sport and not in terms of track yet, and that was a goal, but also a stretch.”

Kwartowitz earned a bid to nationals after an impressive performance at the Michigan Indoor Track Series State Meet Feb. 26 at the Lincoln Athletic Building in Ypsilanti.

Needing to tally a 9:20 time in the 3200 to qualify for nationals, Kwartowitz’s 9:19:31 time, which earned him a sixthplace finish, was enough to earn him a spot.

“It was definitely a big confidence boost, but also kind of a wakeup call, because there were some good juniors, seniors and one really good sophomore who I’m going to be competing against outdoors, so I definitely have to keep up my training if I want to run with them,” Kwartowitz said.

Perseverance mixed with uncertainty was the calling-card for his competitive season, which didn’t start out like Kwartowitz had hoped.

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“It was definitely a big confidence boost, but also kind of a wakeup call, because there were some good juniors, seniors and one really good sophomore who I’m going to be competing against outdoors, so I definitely have to keep up my training if I want to run with them.”

— Solomon Kwartowitz, Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood junior

syndrome, Kwartowitz would get a late start to his training following his cross country season with Cranbrook Kingswood that concluded Nov. 5. Kwartowitz earned ninth at the 2022 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 Cross Country State Finals out of a field of 258 runners.

While overcoming physical obstacles, Kwartowitz said the mental aspect of it was a tough hill to climb as well.

“It’s really different because I’ve always done it throughout the winter with running on my own and keeping up training for track season in the spring, but it’s much harder on your own when you’re not surrounded by your teammates every day,” Kwartowitz said.

“You have the mental barriers there.”

Kwartowitz began training with Elite Performance Track Club, which is based in Waterford, in the winter before the competitive season began.

His first year with the club, Kwartowitz and club coach John Barbee clicked immediately.

Only a few months as a part of the club now, Barbee said he’s seen a significant improvement with Kwartowitz in one specific area.

“Just understanding how to run a race,” Barbee said. “He’s developed a race strategy, and he’s understanding if it’s fast paced, slow paced, and how they’re going to run the race.

Before, he didn’t really understand that.”

As the competitive outdoor season is slated to begin, Kwartowitz will look to carry the indoor track momentum into the season.

At the end of the day, Kwartowitz is a humble runner who gives all praise to Cranbrook Kingswood cross country coach Greg Miller, Barbee, and most importantly, his mother, Estelle, and father, Mark.

“He’s (Mark Kwartowitz) a really good triathlete now who has done more marathons than I can count, and has done 12 Ironmans,” Kwartowitz said. “I say I get my running from both my dad and my mom, because my mom has also done marathons on bikes too.”

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scent speak about lived experiences and the work that she’s done with Palestinians struggling for their human rights to survive to be treated as human beings — for the schools to apologize for that is unacceptable. And I don’t think that anyone, neither myself or anyone that cares about Palestinian human rights or human rights in general, should sit silent and let that pass,” Arraf said. “You cannot speak bad about what Israel is doing, or they will label you an anti-Semite.”

Watson includes in his statement that as the adults responsible for the student body, they have failed to appropriately demonstrate how to highlight diversity in a positive way and address sensitive topics.

He also states in the letter that they regret that their process created division in the school and outlines corrective measures going forward.

Bloomfield Hills declined the Eagle’s request for an interview.

Other groups spoke out about BHS’s decision to invite Arraf to speak prior to their second apology letter to the community.

On March 16, the Oakland County Republican Party released a press release condemning Bloomfield Hills High School’s decision to host an anti-Israel speaker at the school assembly.

In an interview with the Eagle on March 20, OCRP Chairman Vance Patrick commented on BHS’s apology statement.

“I am glad they realized their mistake and have publicly acknowledged it and let’s move and avoid this situation in the future,” Patrick said.

Jewish Voice for Peace-Detroit later launched a petition drive in support of Aaraf.

According to a press release, Sara Habbo, the president of the Detroit and Michigan National Lawyers Guild, stated in a letter she wrote on behalf of her organization to Watson, “False claims of anti-Semitism have been leveled against Huwaida Arraf, a tactic often used to silence and discredit those who speak out against injustice. It is important to recognize that criticism of the policies of the Israeli government does not equate to hatred towards Jewish people.”

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Local libraries encourage the public to get their hands dirty and start a garden this season by offering seed libraries.

There are currently 130 active seed libraries in Michigan and around 600 nationwide, according to Bevin Cohen, who created the Michigan Seed Library Network as a connection tool to promote and develop seed libraries.

Cohen is a Michigan-based author specializing in herbalism, seed saving and sustainability practices

through the homestead project he and his wife own, called Small House Farm in Sanford.

Though each seed library differs slightly from the next, the general model allows library-goers to “check out” seed packets of different plant varieties such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and even Michigan native plants, which attract vital pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Typically, libraries limit how many seed packets can be checked out at a time and encourage seed saving so that they can replenish their supply.

Professional seed saver Cohen explains that the process isn’t as complicated as it may seem.

“It’s pretty simple. The first detail is learning how to identify when the seeds are ready to be harvested, which varies from one crop to the next,” Cohen said.

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Cohen said that knowing where the seeds are and when they’ll be ready is crucial in seed saving.

“With things that (are) easy to grow, like beans and peas, we’re harvesting the seeds themselves, so those are really easy to identify. Plants like tomatoes and peppers will change from green to red, signifying their ripeness. Therefore, the seeds are ready to go. With some things that we grow and eat, we are already saving the seeds without realizing it, like when you extract the seeds from a melon before eating it.”

According to Cohen, seeds don’t have a strict expiration date; as long as they are stored in a cool, dark location, they can remain viable for many years. If stored in an airtight container in a freezer, they might be able to last for decades at a time. Cohen does specify that there is an exception to this rule: Seeds for parsnips, spinach and most onion varieties tend to lose their viability after the first year.

Every year, the Michigan Seed Library Network showcases a different seed with Michigan roots through their “One Seed, One State” initiative.

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BEVERLY HILLS — According to a public safety report for March 16-30, officers stopped a driver for defective equipment at 13 Mile and Southfield roads. Police said the driver gave a fake name. The driver was arrested for a warrant and for obstructing police.

Driver found passed out behind the wheel

BEVERLY HILLS — Police officers located a driver passed out behind the wheel of a car in the intersection of 13 Mile and Southfield Roads, according to a public safety report for March 16-30. The driver was arrested for drunken driving, police said.

Downed wires reported

BEVERLY HILLS — The March 1630 Beverly Hills Public Safety report included five calls for downed wires, including on Riverview, on Southfield Road, and at Market Fresh Shopping Center, as well as grass fire on Riverview.

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BIRMINGHAM — An officer on patrol initiated a vehicle stop for a traffic violation at Woodward Avenue and Maywood Road at 8:09 p.m. March 17.

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The aggressor, a 44-year-old man from Birmingham, was placed under arrest and was issued a citation for assault and battery, and disorderly person.

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they know every single year that EGR (East Grand Rapids) is in contention to win every single year. They either win it, place second, or on a bad year they’re getting third or fourth. They’re always on top with how they’re prepared.”

As the tournament concluded, it came down to a 12-point difference between Cranbrook Kingswood and East Grand Rapids for first place, and it went in favor of Cranbrook Kingswood, who tallied a 271 score.

Junior Will Farner said the team’s mindset made the guys more confident going into the meet.

“There wasn’t a lot of nervousness. Everyone was just happy to be there,” Farner said. “We had nothing to lose.”

While every race played a vital role in the win, the 200-yard freestyle relay would be a title-deciding race.

Cranbrook Kingswood would take first in the relay behind senior Christos Tzoumakas, Farner, and sophomores Joseph Wiater and Robbie Sarle, earning a 1:27:33 time.

East Grand Rapids’ time of 1:27:42 would not only finish second by a hundredth of a second, but was also a 12-point swing in favor of Cranbrook Kingswood.

“You can make the argument that we won the state meet by one one-hundredth of a second,” Ellis said. “When I talk about details and when I talk about why I get on my guys’ case about doing things the right way, it’s for moments like that. The one one-hundredth that you need to be a little bit better and a little bit faster in. In a meet like that, it mattered. The details mattered.”

Along with his contribution to the relay title, Farner earned first in the 200-yard freestyle, eight in the 100-yard butterfly, and teamed up with senior Ethan Schwab, sophomore Sean Lu and freshman AJ Farner, who is Will’s brother, to earn second in the 400-yard freestyle.

AJ Farner was a freshman standout this season for not just Cranbrook Kingswood, but for Division 3 as well.

Farner earned fourth in the 200 IM, third in the 500-yard freestyle, and teamed up with Schwab, Lu and Wiater to take the 200-yard medley relay over East Grand Rapids.

While an impact swimmer in the pool, Farner also inserted himself into a leadership role as a freshman.

“We didn’t have your stereotypical high school musical captain where everyone looks up to that guy,” Will Farner said. “The way I

“You can make the argument that we won the state meet by one one-hundredth of a second.”

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looked at it, there was a leader at every grade.

You have Ethan (Schwab), who was the captain, and then a captain at every grade. AJ, my little brother, who is a freshman, was a leader, and even pushed Ethan (Schwab) to do better.”

Schwab didn’t need to be pushed to perform, but it certainly didn’t hurt. A state champion on the 200-medley relay team in 2021, Schwab earned first place in the 200yard IM and in the 100-yard breastroke.

Schwab, who is currently committed to swim at the University of Michigan, has been a dynamic swimmer for Cranbrook since joining, and will be missed in the 2024 season.

“I can’t say enough good things about Ethan,” Ellis said. “He’s a tremendously hard worker, he’s a good teammate, and he’s a good worker. He’s grown a tremendous amount in those three years that I’ve known him, both maturity wise and his swimming goals, and he’s really developed into a valuable asset for any team.”

Sophomore Calvin Meeker, who qualified for states last season, had a strong showing at states, and will be a reliable option next season as well for Cranbrook Kingswood.

While Schwab will be a difficult swimmer to replace, Cranbrook Kingswood returns an array of talent into the 2024 season.

Schwab said he hopes the team’s mindset carries into next season.

“There was a tone in practice each day that there was an expectation … and everyone tries their best, but everyone was engaged and trying their best,” Schwab said.

As for the 2023-2024 Cranbrook Kingswood swim team, there’s officially a target on their back, and Ellis said East Grand Rapids is going to be ready next season.

An adopted quote from former Kenyon College swim coach Jim Steen, Ellis said there’s one major thing for the team to consider going forward.

“The 2022-2023 team, you guys accomplished a lot,” Ellis said. “You won a state title, you swam great, you put in a lot of hours and hard work, and you had a lot of fruits from your labor. If you’re coming back to the 2023-2024 team, you haven’t accomplished anything yet. Until you start doing more work to make yourself better than you were, there’s not a lot that you’ve done.”

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Giveaways vary with each retailer. Some examples of what to expect include cookies, trinkets, stickers and more. Bassett said most businesses will have a giveaway that is kid friendly.

“While the event is very family-friendly, it is also great for groups of friends and couples,” Bassett said. “With a variety of participating retailers, it is a great way to explore businesses and see what’s new for spring.”

New businesses such as Faherty Brand and Rotate Boutique will be participating, as well as local favorites such as Birmingham Wine, Woodward Standard Print House and Zahra.

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men, women and children. They are offering specialty tote bags for shoppers, as well as a special coupon for 20% of their purchase.

This is Faherty’s first year participating in the Spring Stroll, since they have only been in Birmingham for about six months.

“We are so excited that we actually get to be participating at these events, because it does help our store’s brand awareness,” Faherty Brand Manager Sean Boyd said. “Every day we still get people who don’t know that we’ve opened yet. It has been really beneficial for everyone, and it has been cool to have these opportunities to connect to the community and get the kids involved.”

Several other businesses will be offering a range of specials. As of right now, Axis Music Academy plans to offer a free lesson pass and candy to shoppers.

“We always love inviting the community to explore downtown Birmingham’s unique local businesses and are looking forward to an afternoon out and about after a really long winter,” Bassett said.

Free parking will be available for the first two hours at five municipal parking structures throughout downtown. More information on parking can be found at ALLINBirmingham.com/park.

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Keep homes safe from spring flooding METRO DETROIT — April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring severe issues for homeowners.

Spring weather is often very wet, both from snow melting and from an increase in rainfall. These wet conditions mean there are several issues that can crop up for homeowners “The biggest problems come from big snow melts or rains that cause backups. Basement flooding is a huge problem around this time of year,” said Frank Winters, the owner of Birmingham Plumbing. “Tree roots can also grow into your sewer line, particularly in old houses that have clay pipes. They can even grow into broken PVC pipes and clog the drain.”

“The biggest risks around this time of year include damage to finished basements,” added Rich Piccirilli, the chief operating officer of the Foundation Authority in Clinton Township. “Any kind of flooding is bad. That can destroy possessions, damage the foundation or lead to mold, among other things. You need to pay attention to your home.”

Piccirilli said that homeowners should take this time of year to do a check of their home’s condition as they do their spring cleaning.

“This is the best time of the year to do an exam of their home,” he explained. “Most people in the next 30 days are often outside and doing spring cleaning, so they often notice things. Just look for things; cracks in the brick, windows not closing or opening properly, walls starting to buckle. The soil can expand from the water and affect your home. … You can smell and see mildew. I would always recommend calling a professional to check it out if you see something. It’s better to be safe.”

There are steps homeowners can take to try to avoid such problems. It can be very important to clean a house’s gutters and ensure the downspouts pour the gutters’ water away from the home properly.

“Make sure your downspouts are hooked up and have proper grading away from the house,” said Piccirilli. “Downspouts are important. Make sure gutters are clean and extended away from the house. If it’s pointed away but the grade

pours it back toward the house, it still pools around the structure. You want that water away from the house.”

Winters said that making sure the home has a working sump pump and backups that are designed to mitigate or prevent flooding is something homeowners should be doing at least once a year.

“Usually people start identifying problems when water starts showing up,” he said. “Preemptively, you could look for cracks in your basement walls. Make sure your gutters outside aren’t dumping next to the house. Make sure the sump pump and backups are working so they don’t stick when you need them. The backup might not be used for years, so you want to run it periodically to keep it fresh. You might want to make sure your storm trap is clear and inspected.”

Piccirilli advised homeowners to look out for mold but to be very cautious when dealing with it, as some forms can be hazardous to a person’s health.

“In the case of mold or mildew, you can get some household products to clean some light mildew,” he said. “That white effervescence … you can clean that or have a company like ours take care of it. For full-blown black mold, you need to consult a professional company that knows how to deal with that. It can be dangerous.”

Perhaps most importantly, making sure a home has the proper insurance coverage in the event of flooding could save families thousands of dollars in the event of a severe problem caused by spring weather.

“We had a guy who walked in with a basement that was flooded with 3 feet of water and didn’t have insurance,” said Winters. “You always want to make sure you get that insured.

We had to replace the sump pump and furnace. He lost pretty much everything he had in that basement.”

Piccirilli said that a little prevention can go a long way.

For every $1 invested in disaster mitigation, $6 can be saved in damages and repairs.

“A lot of people are almost scared when they see a crack and are afraid it will be a $20,000 repair,” he said. “Often, it’s not — it’s just a $500 repair. If you can spot these issues soon, it can cost you a lot less money.”

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

ABOVE: Spring rains and melting snow can raise the risks of flooding — particularly in basements.

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Her piece also includes banana towers of yellow, green and red bananas. Allen compared some of the bananas to a snake. Some even have an organic banana glaze that she developed while she was at Cranbrook.

Allen said a lot of the work she creates is based on fruits and vegetables that are in her diet. She said the reason she started working with this subject is that in the senior year of her undergraduate degree, she had a hysterectomy.

“The aftermath was very intense for me mentally and physically, and I wish that somebody had told me how it was going to affect me,” Allen said.

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He reportedly continued running until officers eventually caught up to him and took him into custody. At that time, police said, Arnold had “a few pieces of unique property” on him.

Anyone who may have had their vehicle rummaged through in the overnight hours of March 20-21 is asked to to contact Detective John Huizdos at (248) 433-7763.

wards her degree, she had never touched clay in her life. Her background was in photography, design, social practice and muralism. She received her bachelor’s in fine arts in photography from the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

“It wasn’t until maybe four or five months after I started working with clay that I realized how deep into this hole of depression I was and, thankfully because of clay, it just helped me survive, because I was in a pretty bad state,” Allen said. “I put all the effort, all the passion, all my emotions and my trauma into the material.”

Allen said she is looking forward to being in the museum next to artists who she respects, and she hopes her work is inspiring to people.

Tickets for the 2023 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art can be purchased at cranbrookartmuseum.org.

“Even if you believe nothing of value was taken, you may be helpful to the investigation,” Officer Nick Soley said in a press release.

At the time of arrest, Arnold was out on bond from the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills on a charge of receiving and concealing stolen property, motor vehicle.

Police said he has a long list of felonies dating back to 1983. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, the charges include breaking and entering, auto theft and felony weapons charges. Arnold did not have an attorney on file at press time.

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has previously held the positions of planning director and interim executive director of the Birmingham Shopping District, and her current role of assistant city manager. Ecker is a licensed attorney.

Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in urban planning and environmental studies from the University of Toronto, a bachelor’s in laws from the University of Windsor, and a graduate certificate in public administration from Central Michigan University.

Markus said Ecker’s background makes her a thorough researcher of problems.

“She has a very strong skill set to do this kind of work,” Markus said.

Ecker said she is most looking forward to “continuing all of the great work that is currently going on right now in the city.

There are new initiatives that are coming up that are in early stages that I look forward to digging deeper on.”

For instance, sustainability, climate resiliency and planning to address Birmingham’s aging population.

“I’m looking forward to continuing and increasing collaboration with our existing staff and the City Commission,” Ecker said.

Markus said he has been working alongside Ecker as she has been working in the city manager’s office.

“I think she has picked up an even broader perspective of what happens in the city and how things work,” Markus said. “I think she had the advantage of being a candidate that had a lot of insight into how the city of Birmingham operates, the culture of the community and how to interact with the community.”

Markus said he thinks Ecker will do good things for Birmingham.

“She has strong leadership skills, and like I say, typically, in order to lead, people have to be willing to follow you, and our employees, I think, are very supportive of Jana in the manager’s role, and I think she will be a very strong leader for the city,” Markus said.

Since Ecker has worked in Birmingham for so long, she feels like she already has a strong connection with the residents and business owners.

“I am looking forward to this new challenge and continuing to build those relationships and work with the public to make Birmingham even better,” Ecker said.

The city is currently in the stage of contract negotiations. The City Commission will have the final say on what the contract will state and the length of the terms.

Markus had returned to his former post for a 30 month contract in replacement of then-outgoing City Manager Joe Valentine after previously serving as Birmingham city manager from the spring of 1989 through fall of November 2010.

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MDOT to host open house to discuss noise study results NO DECISIONS ON SOUND WALLS OR OTHER SOUND MITIGATION MEASURES HAVE BEEN MADE YET

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

TROY — The results of a long-awaited sound study by the Michigan Department of Transportation will be shared and public feedback will be gathered at an upcoming open house.

MDOT will host the open house at the Troy Community Center, located at 500 W. Big Beaver Road, in rooms 302 and 303 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.

“There will be presentations. There will be an open house format as well,” said Rob Morosi, a spokesperson for MDOT. “We will talk about the methodology of the noise study and the preliminary results. Those in attendance can ask questions. We encourage feedback on the process to make sure we didn’t overlook anything.”

The sound study was announced after a significant push from members of the Troy area community living near Interstate 75 near its intersection with Adams Road. Local residents said that after road work was completed on that stretch of the expressway, the

MDOT will host an open house meeting to discuss the results of a sound study of I-75 in Troy April 11.

noise coming from I-75 was unbearable.

“We got about 1,000 signatures that we sent to the city, to the state, to MDOT and so forth. A lot of people are affected by the noise since the construction on I-75 was completed near Adams Road. Now people to the south are affected too, since more of the expressway has completed more work,” said Gail Morrell, one of the Troy residents who started the petition. “We had some people on the committee we formed who were noise experts for the auto industry who completed their own noise studies, and they got back some very loud results in our area.”

Morosi said that the study is the result of a $300,000 grant awarded to MDOT from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to conduct a traffic noise study on I-75 between 13 Mile Road and Adams Road in Oakland County. “$300,000 was appropriated from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to conduct additional traffic noise studies in the city of Troy. We did the study,” he said. “We have a draft report that we want to present to the public on the results.”

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Michigan Panthers introduce cheerleaders for 2023 season

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METRO DETROIT — What took the Detroit Lions over 80 years to implement, the Michigan Panthers will have in their second year of the revived United States Football League.

As the Panthers prepare for their season opener in mid-April, and their first home game on April 30 at Ford Field, the team will be accompanied by their newly revealed cheerleading squad.

With over 75 dancers applying, the field was cut down to 25 as the dancers went through the final tryout at One Campus Martius on March 13.

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Panthers Director of Cheerleading Jenna Lanzetta said she and the judges were looking for 15-16 ladies to complete the squad, but were blown away by the talent.

Now, 19 ladies from all across the state will represent the Panthers’ colors in the 2023 season.

It’s a far cry from the 600 dancers that auditioned for the Panthers cheerleading team in 1983, which was narrowed down to 35, but Lanzetta and the judges made sure the 19 dancers possessed certain traits.

“We were looking for the full package,” Lanzetta said. “Outside of dance, people See CHEERLEADERS on page 32A

McKayla M. (Almont), Journee C. (Detroit), Alison F. (Northville), Taylor A. (Howell), McKenna M. (Waterford), Abby S. (Shelby Township), Zada K. (Redford), Ericka D. (Plymouth), Kassondra T. (Warren), Valerie P. (Warren), Abby O. (Waterford), Mikayla S. (Grosse Pointe Park), Grace H. (Farmington), Morgan M. (Rochester Hills), Julia K. (Highland), Marlayna R. (Sterling Heights), Skylar M. (Waterford), Alexis (Flushing), Director Jenna (Belleville), Assistant Brittany (Farmington).

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However, he stressed that the results had not been completed as of March 30, and they will not be formally released until the meeting. Thus, he added, no decisions on sound walls or other sound mitigation measures have been made yet.

“On April 11, when we have the meeting, there has not been a determination where or if any walls will be built,” said Morosi. “This is just to discuss the draft study.

Nothing has been finalized yet.”

Morrell is uncertain about what MDOT will say at the open house; it’s her opinion that MDOT has not been forthcoming in the past.

“We’re not sure the sound study will be in our favor. MDOT hasn’t been great at communicating in the past, but we are hopeful,” she said. “The most concerning thing would be finding money to get noise barriers installed. We hope they stay in contact with

us better than they have in the past.”

Morrell encouraged any Troy-area residents affected by the issue to attend the meeting and make their voices heard.

“We would like as many people who can attend to attend so we have a good number to show that there are a lot of people who are upset,” she remarked. “We’re still here. We’re still fighting even after several years of this.

We just want to see some action taken. We haven’t given up.”

Morosi said that anyone who can not attend the open house can still ask questions or send comments to MDOT for two weeks after it.

“If you cannot attend the event on April 11, a presentation will be available on the city of Troy’s website after the meeting. People can contact us after the fact to comment until April 25. We always take two weeks after a public meeting like this for comments.”

The Troy city website is www.troymi. gov. MDOT can be contacted by going to www.michigan.gov/mdot/projects-studies and searching for the I-75 project noise study.

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Lanzetta, a Western Michigan University graduate, previously cheered for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and most recently the Detroit Lions from 2017-2021.

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“It’s exciting to be back,” Lanzetta said.

“Ford Field is my home.”

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