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Birmingham City Commission approves design for Willits and Bates Project

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — At the Birmingham City Commission meeting April 7, the commission unanimously voted in favor of a resolution that approved the proposed Willits and Bates Project design.

Several changes to the intersection will be made, including the reduction of Bates Street from Maple Road to Willits Street down to two lanes; the removal of the current island at the intersection of Willits and Chester Street; the installation of bumpouts at the intersection of Willits and Bates Street; the review to determine if extending pedestrian crossing time is possible; and the installation of a bumpout with a mountable curb at the southeast corner of the Willits and Bates intersection.

All of these recommendations are under the same resolution, which reads, “Resolution to approve the proposed design for the Willits and Bates Project by converting Bates Street from Maple to Willits down to 2 lanes (Conceptual

See DESIGN on page 26A

Respite home offers ‘home away from home’ for children

TOP: While at the Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home, kids have access to toys and will have the opportunity to partake in fun activities. ABOVE: Kids at the Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home have a chance to relax and socialize with other kids.

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home, located at 31111 Lahser Road in Beverly Hills, cares for children between the ages of 6-17 with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Respite care offers caregivers relief from their responsibilities, while still providing the peace of mind that their care recipient is being taken care of in a safe environment.

Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home has been open since 1985. According to a statistic on their website, last year, the respite home served 73 children.

See HOME on page 12A

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Second graders explore local history

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — With the help of the Birmingham Museum, Birmingham Public Schools second graders will now be taught a more customized and engaging curriculum about local history. The museum has provided updated curriculum-based resource materials.

Local history has been integrated into the second-grade curriculum for years. The program was redesigned after the COV-

See HISTORY on page 6A

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Volunteers needed to keep Bloomfield Township beautiful

‘OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP’ TO BE HELD APRIL 2627

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Volunteers are invited to help clean up Bloomfield Township in celebration of Earth Day.

The weekend of April 26-27, Bloomfield Township will host its annual Operation Clean Sweep event.

The weekend is designated for residents to volunteer some time and effort to help keep the appearance of the township’s roadways and subdivisions looking clean and free of litter.

Public Works Manager Adam Roose said it’s very common this time of year to see the accumulated litter from the winter season spread along the township’s roadways.

“We’re excited for the return of this initiative and hope residents take time to volunteer for the community,” Roose said in a statement.

There are many ways to beautify the township, according to Noah Mehalski, director of the Department of Public Works.

“Bloomfield Village (sub) focuses on their neighborhood gardens or parks that are local there; and sometimes, if there is an entryway sign into the neighborhood, volunteers will take some extra care there. Others will do just some general cleanup throughout the neighborhood,” he said.

Last year, volunteers tidied up approximately 30-

See VOLUNTEERS on page 6A

TOP: Birmingham Public Schools second graders go on a tour of the Birmingham Museum every year. While they are there, they visit the Hunter House in small groups.

ABOVE: During the students’ tour, they get to see original toys that were once used by people in Birmingham.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Man arrested in connection with Bloomfield Township car theft, break-ins

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old man from Harper Woods faces five felony charges in connection with a number of vehicle break-ins and theft in Bloomfield Township.

The Bloomfield Township Police Department said nearly a dozen citizens of Bloomfield Township became victims of vehicle break-ins and theft in the early morning hours of Jan. 19.

After a lengthy investigation by the Bloomfield Township Police Department and the Troy Special Investigations Unit, the suspect, Samuel Bender Jr., was identified.

On April 3, Bender Jr. was taken into custody through a collaborative effort between the Troy Special Investigations Unit and the Detroit Police Department.

At the time of his arrest, Bender Jr. was in possession of a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been stolen out of Birmingham within the past week.

Bender Jr. was arraigned in 48th District Court April 3 on four counts of breaking and entering a vehicle and one count of larceny from automobile. He was issued a $5 million cash bond.

Bender Jr. did not have an attorney on file at press time.

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During the tour, they spend time in small groups in the Hunter House, participate in a fun and interactive activity in the Allen House and go on a walking tour through Birmingham.

Sara Cibor, who is the curriculum coordinator, said this trip is always a highlight in May. The resources provided by museum staff help teachers prepare students for this field trip.

“When students go to the museum, they’re able to have some background knowledge and really connect with things that they’ve already learned about,” Cibor said.

While creating these free materials, Caitlin Donnelly, museum specialist, said museum staff took “a deep dive” into their collection and found ways to integrate their resources with the current curriculum for the second graders.

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50 sites in an effort to maintain the beauty of Bloomfield Township.

“I hope that it will keep increasing as we go forward,” Mehalski said.

The Department of Public Works is handing out supplies to assist in the effort during normal business hours MondayThursday from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Residents can pick up supplies — including yard waste bags, trash bags, and gloves — at the public works building at 4200 Telegraph Road, just west of Township Hall.

Township officials encourage all community members to participate. Those interested should contact the DPW at (248)

“We identified three main points from the social studies curriculum that we thought we could do a really good job with, and those were looking at geography and changes to the environment, diverse people and their contributions, and family life,” Donnelly said.

They found eight to 10 periods of time from Birmingham’s history that they thought would be engaging for second graders and provided maps, photos and objects from their collection.

“We wanted to give them more and better resources that are easy to access, easy to work in your curriculum plans and are tailored to the current curriculum,” Donnelly said.

“The Birmingham historical staff is super collaborative and interested in connecting with the school,” Cibor said. “I always appreciate that they are very eager to be partners, and they’re willing to support us with whatever we might need in more ways beyond this.”

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

594-2800 before April 21.

“Its a great program that makes a connection between the DPW and the local neighborhoods — which is something we’re always looking for — and it provides that way for people to see a tangible difference within their own neighborhoods,” said Mehalski.

Trash and compost bags provided for the event will be picked up on a resident’s normal trash collection date. The township’s ordinance department, officials said, are aware of this event and curbside storage of trash/compost will be excused the week of April 28. For more information, contact the DPW at (248) 594-2800 or Road@bloom fieldtwp.org.

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

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Brother Rice baseball named No. 1 preseason team

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Brother Rice baseball has been voted the top team in Division 1 to start off the season, according to the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Brother Rice is coming off of a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Northville High in the state title game last season, but appears to be the favorite to bring home the hardware this year.

See BASEBALL on page 24A

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League of Women Voters Oakland Area to present the future of public education

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The League of Women Voters Oakland Area will present a discussion about the future of public education in Michigan and the United States at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 14, at the Bloomfield Township Public Library.

The presentation will feature Oakland Schools Superintendent Ken Gutman and Lisa Hansknecht, the legislative director for Oakland Schools. Gutman has 33 years of professional educational experience, including 15 years as a superintendent, serving in leadership roles in three Oakland County school districts. Hansknecht is the executive director of government and community services for Oakland Schools.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. To learn more about LWVOA, visit https://my.lwv.org/michigan/oakland-area.

Church celebrates 100 years with event series

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Library to offer two gardening lectures

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library will offer two gardening lectures this April.

“Demystifying Composting: Best Practices to Create a Healthy Soil Amendment,” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

BIRMINGHAM — For the 100th anniversary of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, located on W. Maple Road, the church is holding a series of events all year long. This spring, there are several events that will take place in the church sanctuary. These events are open to the public.

On Easter Sunday, April 20, at 11:30 a.m., the church will host a children’s Easter egg hunt. On Saturday, April 26 at 7 p.m., there will be a cabaret show and silent auction with the Farmington Chorus.

On Sunday, May 4 at 6 p.m., the church will welcome Lou Kasischke, a member of the church and the author of “After the Wind: 1996 Everest Tragedy—One Survivor’s Story.”

For more information about the events during the church’s 100th year, call 248644-4010 or visit lcrchurch.com.

Spectrum Orchestra wraps up season with special performance

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Spectrum Orchestra will close the season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, with a concert at Bloomfield Hills High School, located at 4200 Andover Road in Bloomfield Township. Jeremy Crosmer of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will perform Antonín Dvořák’s famous Cello Concerto in B minor.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Jeremy back as a soloist for the fourth time — that’s how popular he’s been,” said Eszter Horváth, Spectrum Orchestra’s music director, in a press release. “He’s a fantastic cellist and performer. The Dvořák concerto is nothing short of a masterpiece, and this is a wonderful opportunity to hear it played so beautifully by Jeremy.”

Tickets, available for purchase online or at the door, are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 65plus and free for those under the age of 18. For more information, visit spectrumorchestra.org.

Organizers said Master Gardener Sara Covatta is passionate about making composting accessible to all. She serves on both the leadership and education committees for the Michigan Organics Council and is a member of the U.S. Composting Council. Covatta will cover the basics of at-home composting, introduce the Bokashi method of composting kitchen scraps, and help create a valuable, living soil amendment for the garden. Attendees will leave with the information and resources needed to start composting.

“Working With, Not Against, Your Garden,” will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday April 29.

Master Gardener Louise Sloan will share insights and information to make gardening a joy and not a chore. Attendees will learn how to avoid pesky situations that lead to frustration with the garden. Tips and resources to help gardens grow this season, and in years to come, will be provided.

Registration is required for both programs. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800.

MURDER MYSTERY FUN AT FRANKLIN CHURCH

FRANKLIN — On May 3, the community is invited to a “Murder Mystery Dinner” at Franklin Community Church from 6-9 p.m. The theme for the event is “Kentucky Derby,” so guests are encouraged to come in costume, although it is not required. In addition to an interactive murder mystery experience, there will be themed food at the event. Those interested in attending are required to RSVP by April 25.For more information, send an email to s1diaczok@att. net or call (248) 891-1672 to make a reservation.

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CRIME WATCH

Borrowed car stolen overnight

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 9 a.m. March 28, officers were dispatched to the BIPD lobby for a stolen vehicle report. The victim, a 29-year-old male from Macomb, stated that he had allowed another individual, a 31-year-old male resident, to borrow his mother’s vehicle, which was stolen overnight.

The 31-year-old reported that he was unsure whether the key fob had been left inside the vehicle. A credit card that was inside the vehicle was later used fraudulently in Detroit on the same day. An investigation is ongoing.

Car seat among stolen items from vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 a.m. March 31, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Floyd Street. for a vehicle theft report.

The victim, a 33-year-old male resident, reported that his vehicle was stolen overnight. In the stolen vehicle was a car seat, clothes, golf clubs and a luxury watch. The vehicle was last seen around Eight Mile Road. An investigation is ongoing.

Taser found in arrested suspect’s vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 9 p.m. March 27, officers on patrol near Woodward Avenue identified multiple vehicles in the bottom level of a parking area with their headlights on. Knowing that the parking area is a common location for unsanctioned car meets, officers informed the parties that the parking area was private property and that they had to leave.

As the vehicles were leaving, officers noticed two of the three vehicles had unreadable plates. Officers followed the vehicles and performed a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the suspect, a 24-year-old male from Hamtramck, officers learned he was driving without a driver’s license and that his license had been suspended.

Officers arrested the suspect and found a taser in his vehicle, for which he did not have a permit. An investigation is ongoing.

Unlocked vehicle with keys inside stolen

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 a.m. April 1, police were dispatched to the 800 block of Wimbleton, where a vehicle was stolen from the driveway overnight.

Its 26-year-old owner said the vehicle was unlocked with the keys inside. An investigation is ongoing.

Multiple cars reported to be broken into

BIRMINGHAM — On the morning of April 1, police received six reports of attempted larcenies from vehicles parked outside between 4 and 6 a.m. in the 700 blocks of Wimbleton, the 400 and 900 blocks of Henley, the 900 and 1000 blocks of Tottenham and the 800 block of Shepardbush.

One locked vehicle had a broken window, another had window damage, and three unlocked vehicles were rummaged through. Approximately $4 in change was missing from one of the vehicles. An investigation is ongoing.

Window smashed and purse stolen from vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 6 a.m. April 1, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Shepardbush for a report of larceny from automobile.

The victim, a 53-year-old female resi-

dent, reported that her vehicle’s front passenger window was smashed overnight and her purse was stolen out of the vehicle. An investigation is ongoing.

Larceny reported in Bloomfield Square sub

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police took a report for a larceny in the Bloomfield Square subdivision on March 29. The victim stated two metal “R” and one metal “L,” approximately 10” x 10” in size, were stolen off of their subdivision entrance sign. In front of the missing letters were signs painted with the individual missing letters attached to wooden stakes. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should call (248) 433-7755.

Items stolen from cars

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Between March 23-29, Bloomfield Township had 12 reports of larceny from automobiles. Seven vehicles were locked and five were unlocked. Multiple items were stolen from the vehicles, including a set of tires from a black 2025 Ford Explorer. Police remind residents to remove any items of value from their ve-

hicle. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should call (248) 433-7755.

Yeti cooler stolen from store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a third-degree retail fraud report from a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of S. Telegraph Road March 25. The manager reported that a male suspect approached the cash register with a yellow Yeti cooler and bottle of water. The suspect stated he had previously purchased the Yeti cooler and a kayak but a store employee had forgotten to load it into his vehicle. The subject purchased the bottle of water, with cash, and left the store with the Yeti cooler and got into a white sedan. After the store inventory was checked, it was discovered they were one Yeti cooler short. The subject is described as a white male with brown hair in a bun with a beard, approximately 25-35 years old. He was last seen wearing a green Under Armor hoodie and blue jeans. The Yeti cooler was valued at $200. Police are investigating. Anyone with information should call (248) 433-7755.

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With three bedrooms, a living room, playroom, kitchen, dining area and outdoor play areas, the home is large and accessible. While at the home, guests have the opportunity to participate in daily activities and community outings. They also have the chance to socialize and make new friends.

In order to stay at the home, a support coordinator or case manager must provide written authorization. Before someone is invited to use the respite home, they must complete paperwork, confirm eligibility, take a tour and stay overnight.

“Respite care and Lahser Children’s Respite Home really provides an opportunity for families to have a break from the intense caretaking needs of their children,” Judson Center Chief Operating Officer Susan Salhaney said.

Families often use Lahser Children’s Respite Home as a place they can send their child while they recharge and de-stress. Sometimes families use the respite home during an emergency situation, such as an illness of another family member.

“It provides the benefit to support the family when the family needs support,” Sal-

haney said.

At Lahser Children’s Respite Home, kids can stay anywhere from one night to a couple nights. They provide care for the child while they are there, including transportation to and from school. Social enrichment and activities throughout the stay are also provided for kids.

“It is the only center of its kind in Southeast Michigan,” Salhaney said.

The home serves children from Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Washtenaw

counties.

“The respite home is also a break for the kids that go there. The kids often develop friendships. They really are comfortable. It’s a home away from home,” Salhaney said.

Salhaney shared information about the cost. Salhaney also shared information about the cost.

“The Private Pay rate is $222.65 per night,” she stated via email. “We are contracted with several Community Mental Health organizations as well- Macomb

county, Oakland Community Health Network, Detroit Wayne Integrated Care Network and Washtenaw Community Mental Health.”

Katherine Rayson, a single and working mother of two from Southfield, has utilized Lahser Children’s Respite Home for her 11year old daughter, Garryn Davis.

“One of the challenges that I had was finding care for my daughter,” Rayson said.

Turning to family for child care was not an option for Rayson, and due to toileting issues that her daughter was having, she had a hard time finding care once she hit a certain age.

“That really put me in a tough spot, and then just being able to just kind of have a break was challenging too,” Rayson said.

Rayson sends her daughter to Lahser Children’s Respite Home every month. One time, in 2023, her daughter spent a week there.

“She loves it. She looks forward to the place,” Rayson said.

Rayson said the staff is always pleasant and they are supportive to her daughter’s needs.For more information, visit judsoncenter.org/disability/respite-care.

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

ABOVE: Pictured is one of the three bedrooms at the Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home. It offers a comfortable “home away from home.”

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

RIGHT: Katherine Rayson’s 11-year old daughter, Garryn Davis, is pictured at the Judson Center’s Lahser Children’s Respite Home.

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BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The last thing that a family wants amidst the passing of a loved one is to wind up in court. Figuring out how to share an estate is expensive, time-consuming, and complicated for many and probate court can lead to drama within a family unless the right steps are taken.

The most important step anyone can take to avoid probate court is to simply be prepared. It may sound fairly obvious, but making sure you have a will, trust, or some form of legal document involving your assets can go a long way in avoiding family tension.

“I’ve been practicing law for over 40 years. The best way to avoid the probate court is to prepare,” attorney Randall Shepard of Colbert, Shepard & Sadowski LLP said. “Talk to an attorney or talk to a specialist that can help you prepare your estate plan so that you don’t have to end up going through probate.”

There are several ways to organize assets in a way that prevents going to court. Trusts, ladybird deeds and wills can be simple ways to make sure your estate ends up in the right hands.

Probate also isn’t strictly used when someone passes away,

as a lot of families find themselves in court for guardianship and conservatorship.

“Conservatorship is, of course, when the court oversees the management of somebody’s finances,” Shepard explained. “You really want to avoid that at all costs if you can. You’re better off having that set up ahead of time.”

In order to prepare in advance, one of the best things a person can do is have an expert in their corner. There are so many possible outcomes in probate and having a specialist to help with documentation that “speaks the language” is sometimes all a client needs.

“My advice is to get someone to help you. Don’t try and do it yourself,” Shepard said. “It can be a nightmare… Try to have an attorney that helps you resolve your case, not make it worse.”

Arguably the most common reason for probate is housing. Real estate is something that many families end up going to court over and it is an area of law that can get very complicated very quickly.

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See PROBATE on page 16A

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The advice that is most commonly told from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. Shutterstock image

daughters to become enemies after you die? That’s the message I would send to people.”

A joint tenant, a trust or a will can help make the process easier for everyone involved. The best way to accomplish this is by working with someone in real estate that specializes in probate. In some cases, even with documentation, families find themselves in court because there are errors or missing statements from those involved.

“Some of the longest, most contentious and expensive probate battles come from unforeseen mistakes made by a person seeking to avoid probate,” Nadolski said. “I see a lot of issues in real estate… Do this just in case so it’s not all hearsay.”

Nadolski is now an expert in probate and has been working with former Macomb County Probate Court Judge Carl Marlinga to help make the transition of assets easier for families. Nadolski and Marlinga provided C&G Newspapers with a document that highlights important background information about probate and what advice they have after many years in the field.

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from people that work in probate is about how to avoid it. As Nadolski and Marlinga explained, even a will that has been witnessed and notarized can still be subject to the jurisdiction of probate court. People will argue that the deceased may have been acting “under duress” or “undue influence.” Finding a lawyer that specializes in probate is the best court of action.

In the long run, planning ahead is also far cheaper than the alternative of probate court.

“The money you spend now would be less expensive than what your estate would have to spend if you don’t,” Shepard said. “It goes back to the theme of avoiding these problems.”

Perhaps the most important reason to get assets aligned and avoid probate is simply because it’s fair. The management of finances, housing or anything else should be decided by the owner of those assets while the person is still able.

“You’re better off spending the money now while the person is able to make the decisions of where they want their property to go,” Shepard said. “If you don’t have anything planned, then a judge makes the decision.”

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“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now ofers to others at Renew My Wellness located in Birmingham.

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

“Afer sufering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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Dr. Wadle said she founded Renew My Wellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

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Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL

FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING ROADS: (1) BINGHAM LANE, (2) FROMM COURT, (3) HICKORY HOLLOW, (4) OLD ORCHARD TRAIL, (5) SHAGWOOD, (6) BINGHAM ROAD, AND (7) TIMBER TRAIL ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1

YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AS YOUR PROPERTY IS LOCATED WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE ABOVE DESCRIBED ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AS A BENEFITTED PROPERTY TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED AND THE MAP AND A LIST OF THE PROPERITES INCLUDED IN THE ESTABLISHED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Council of the Village of Bingham Farms has declared its intention to make the following improvements:

The road construction and/or improvements to the following roads:

1. Bingham Lane,

2. Fromm Court,

3. Hickory Hollow, 4. Old Orchard Trail, 5. Shagwood, 6. Bingham Road, 7. Timber Trail.

In addition, the Village has designated the special assessment district against

PUBLIC NOTICE: Crown Castle is proposing to collocate antennas on an existing 53.8-ft light pole located at 1132 Vaughan Rd, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48304 (42 34’ 37.00” N. 83 15’ 18.47” W). Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30-days from the date of this publication to: K. Eisele, Terracon, 844 N. Lenola Rd, Ste 1, Moorestown, NJ 08057, 856-8133267, or Kathy.eisele@terracon.com.

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which the cost of said improvements is to be assessed as consisting of all lots and parcels of land as contained within the boundaries of the established special assessment district as shown on the map and list of properties that are attached to this Notice. If the proposed special assessment roll is confrmed by the Village Council on April 28, 2025, each property in the Special Assessment District that is located on the following public roads: (1) Bingham Lane, (2) Fromm Court, (3) Hickory Hollow, (4) Old Orchard Trail, (5) Shagwood, (6) Bingham Lane, (7) Timber Trail, will each be annually special assessed $500 plus 7% interest and each property in the Special Assessment District that is located on the following private roads: (1) Woodlynne Drive, (2) Bingham Court, (3) Bingham Pointe Drive, will each be annually special assessed $250 plus 7% interest. The proposed special assessment roll will be on fle in the Village Clerk’s Offce, 24255 West Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025 for review during normal business hours.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Village Council will meet on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Village Council’s Chambers at 24255 West Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190, Bingham Farms, MI 48025, for the purpose holding the public hearing on the confrmation of the special assessment roll and hearing any objections to the special assessment roll and special assessments.

Appearance and protest at the April 28, 2025 public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and if the special assessment is protested properly, the owner or any party having an interest in the real property may fle a written appeal of the special assessment with the Michigan Tax Tribunal within thirty (30) days after the Village Council’s confrmation of the special assessment roll, and that an owner and/or party in interest, or their agent, may appear in person at the April 28, 2025 public hearing to protest the special assessment roll, or they may appear by fling their appearance or protest by letter, which shall then not require their personal appearance, provided that said letter is received by the Village Clerk prior to and/or at the April 28, 2025 public hearing.

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COUPLE GEAR UP FOR THE BRITISH INVASION

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Ken and Melody Klemmer “are preservationists at heart.”

They live in a historic home built in 1925, and a favorite pastime is driving their antique cars. The Klemmers buy and sell different vintage models every few years.

“I’ve had American cars, Model Ts and involvement with the Franklins,” said Ken, who has also owned Austin-Healey, Lotus and Mini Cooper cars. “We don’t tend to keep them for very long. There are so many cool ones out there that we want them all. We buy them and we fix them up. We drive them for a year or two and then we sell them and buy something else.”

The newest collection includes a cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-

TOP RIGHT: The prewar 1931 MG D-Type Midget is parked in front of the historic Farmington Hills home of Ken and Melody Klemmer.

TOP LEFT: Ken and Melody Klemmer, along with their dog, Cocoa Puff, love to drive their prewar 1931 MG D-Type Midget. Directly behind them is their 1930 MG M-Type.

RIGHT: The passenger compartment and frame sets off the cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type that the Klemmers own.

Photos by Liz Carnegie

Type they bought in 2022, and a maroonish/black prewar 1931 “Edwin” MG D-Type they’ve owned since 2023. Neither car is its original color although the M-Types were available in blue. According to Ken, most early D-Types were black, and then green and red were available often in two-tones.

The Farmington Hills residents belong to several MG car clubs, including the Windsor-Detroit MG Club; the North American MMM Register, which stands for Midget, Magna and Magnette; and Melody is president of the Michigan Chapter of the New England MG T Register, and Ken is the vice president.

The couple attend many local British car shows or drive through country roads with other MG enthusiasts, stopping for ice cream, at cider mills or museums for friendship and camaraderie. The annual Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village in Dearborn is a favorite spot. The national Gathering of the Faithful is another regular haunt. There are a few different locations, and the Klemmers frequent the central show in the Midwest.

Ken has studied the history of the MGs extensively.

“This M-Type we have, they built 3,000 of those cars. Quite a few survived, I would say close to 500 worldwide, which is shocking for a car like that,” Ken said. “It was just a cheap sports car. It’s got a wood body. It rotted and rusted and it went through World War II. They were loved so much. People hung onto them and didn’t junk them when they got old.

“The D-Type is the rarest road car MG made. They only made 250 in total. There’s about 40 in the original condition still left. The guys at the MG factory would be shocked to know that we’re still driving these 100 years later,” Ken said. “MG was super prolific in the early years. They built a lot of different models. They were very innovative. There were some really interesting things with chassis and suspension.”

There are different groups of MGs, depending on the year the model was built. Because they are English cars, the steering wheel is on the right side.

“The Triple-M cars are the cars we like to specialize in. Those were built from 1929 through 1935, 1936,” Ken said. “The TripleM cars had innovative suspension systems. Very quick steering, very nimble cars, very

lightweight.”

The style also had small, high-RPM engines with overhead cams.

“The overhead cam was kind of unusual for that time. It made for a very high revving engine,” Ken said. “These cars were all raced in amateur and professional racing. The racing scene in the 1930s in England was big, and then a lot of those cars would go over to Europe to race there as well.”

The Klemmers take out their cars often, several times a week, even in less-thanfavorable weather. That includes trips to the grocery store, meetings and out to dinner. There are times they feel like they are in a time warp and even dress in 1930s clothing and wear race jackets. A third passenger sometimes is their dog, Cocoa Puff.

“You’re on the wheel on the other side, so there is already a difference there,” Ken said. “It looks intimidating, but it’s easy.”

It’s guaranteed they’ll meet people who want to know all about the MGs.

“The looks on the kids’ faces,” said Melody, who always lets people sit in the cars. “We let them in. We take pictures with them.”

“People come up to you and talk to you about them,” Ken said, who challenges teens to try to figure out how to start the MGs.

“The most prevalent question is, ‘Did GM build these?’ because they see the MG and they reverse the letters.”

Melody said many want to know if the 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type is a boat.

The Klemmers attribute the MG’s popularity to different factors.

“It’s a passion,” Melody said.

“Cars were bought by young people and they traded around a lot,” Ken said. “Also, the war and the Depression helped because Britain was in such austerity by the time the war started. After that, people couldn’t afford to buy new cars so they kept old cars running for a long time. They patched them up and they made them work and they stayed on the road. That’s why we have a pretty high survival rate for British cars.”

Ken discovered MGs when he was a preteen after reading the book, “The Red Car,” by Don Stanford.

“That really had a formidable allure to me,” Ken said.

His father also made an impact.

“My dad was a designer for Chrysler, and I had been around cars all my life,” Ken said. “But my dad always bought really boring cars, and the MGs sounded so exotic. But he told me about MGs. The MGs sounded exciting.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

22A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • APRIL 16, 2025

APRIL 19

Orchid Island Exploration: View new exhibit about Taiwanese island and Tao people, also see artifacts and hear from archeologist Richard Stamps who curated them, plus experience cultural and hands-on activities, 1-3 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science. cranbrook.edu

Cozy Crochet Club: For teens and tweens of all skill levels, supplies provided (or bring own), also tea, hot chocolate and treats included, 4-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, continues May 17, register at (248) 851-2254

APRIL 20

Easter brunch: Buffet followed by egg hunt and Easter Bunny photos, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates in Birmingham, RSVP to (248) 644-5832 for second seating, communityhouse.com/ event/easter-brunch

APRIL 22

‘Demystifying Composting: Best Practices to Create a Healthy Soil Amendment’: Lecture by master gardener Sara Covatta, 7 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, registration required, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 24

Jewish Community Resources for the Dementia Journey: All welcome to hear experts, 6:30-8 p.m., Jewish Federation of Detroit, 6735 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills, free but registration preferred, (248) 592-2313, jlive.app/events/10962

APRIL 26

Loving Earth - Loving All: Earth Day event includes free pollinator-friendly perennials and seeds, tour of deer resistant garden, information on invasive species, planting and pollinators, kids activities, and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 W. 14 Mile Road in Bloomfield Township, (248) 646-4100, vicar@nativityepiscopalchurch.org

Farmington Chorus fundraiser: Includes Italian meal, musical entertainment, silent auction, 50-50 and artist table, 7 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, RSVP to Sally at (248) 613-2623 or saflayer@comcast.net

APRIL 26-27

Operation Clean Sweep: Designated weekend for community members to pick up litter along roadways and subdivisions, get bags and trash supplies from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays at Bloomfield Township Department of Public Works, 4200 Telegraph Road, (248) 594-2800, road@bloomfieldtwp.org,

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

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APRIL 27

Whimsical Woodlands: Find fairy houses and gnome homes along trails in woods, also themed crafts, storytelling, activities, face painting, animals, climbing tower, vendors and treats, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Hills, johnsonnaturecenter.org/whimsicalwoodlands

Steinway piano recital: Julia Siciliano performs music honoring Clara Schumann on same 1929 concert grand piano played by Leonard Bernstein, 3-4 p.m., Cranbrook House & Gardens, 380 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, register at housegardens.cranbrook. edu

APRIL

‘Working With, Not Against, Your Garden’: Lecture by master gardener Louise Sloan, 7 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, registration required, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 30

Spring Fling Concert Series: Hear pianist and singer Matthew Ball (aka “Boogie Woogie Kid”) perform music from “Great American Songbook,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover

Road, also hear singer Vanessa Carr May 29, register at bloomfieldseniors.org

MAY 1

Oakland Youth Orchestras spring concert: Final show of 50th anniversary season, includes world premiere of “Elemental Powers” featuring each of OYO’s four orchestras (comprising nearly 350 students from 100-plus local schools and 30 districts), 6:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, oyomi.org/concerts

MAY 2

Spectrum Orchestra season finale: BirminghamBloomfield’s community orchestra performs with Detroit Symphony Orchestra cellist Jeremy Crosmer, 7:30 p.m., Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road in Bloomfield Township, spectrumorchestra.org

MAY 3

Electronic Waste Day: Also medication disposal and paper shredding, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloomfield Township campus, enter south onto Andover Road from Long Lake Road or west onto Andover Road from southbound Telegraph, for residents only (ID required), see list of acceptable items at bloomfieldtwp.org

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ONGOING

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of month for luncheon and guest speaker, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks before each event, tbmwc.com

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Meets 10:30 a.m. most Fridays for luncheons and guest speakers, virtual and in person at The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVPs for lunches required, seniormensclub@gmail.com, seniormensclub birmingham.com

Art exhibits: See “Descriptive Intuition” by James Kaye, “Menagerie” by Jackson Wrede, “True Hues” by Lisa Grizaniuk and works by Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center students, on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FridaysSaturdays until May 1, also artist talk with Kaye, 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 24, BBAC, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org, read story at candgnews.com

• “2025 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art” on display 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (until 8 p.m. Thursdays) until May 4, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers and Neighbors

Club: Nonprofit comprising 270-plus women around world, group hosts monthly Welcome Coffee events to connect, share cultures and build friendships, also local activities including card games and sports, inquire about events at bbnc.membership@gmail. com, bbnewcomers.com

‘The Science of Archimedes’: Traveling exhibit celebrating Greek scientist and mathematician, on display noon-4 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays until June 1, Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science. cranbrook.edu

Second Saturday Sales: Monthly shopping for books, DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Birmingham-Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month (fellowship at 5:30 p.m.), Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., birminghamstamp.club

‘The Music Man’: Based on Meredith Wilson’s 1957 hit Broadway musical, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com

Baseball

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“I’m sure they got a bad taste in their mouth, last year going 43-2 and losing the last game of the year,” Brother Rice head coach Bob Riker said. “They’re fired up and ready.”

The talent that has returned from last season is why Brother Rice is held in such high regard. The returning leaders were some of the Warriors’ best players a season ago, and now they are the pillars of the program.

“I have a great nucleus of seven guys returning, four of which are seniors,” Riker said. “Two of my top pitchers are back too. … If they’re not the two top pitchers in the state, they’re in the top five, for sure.”

The two pitchers who front the rotation are Blake Ilitch and Cole Duhaime. At press time, Ilitch was committed to play college baseball at Ole Miss, with Duhaime committed to Virginia.

“Blake and Cole are obviously the two main starters for us,” Brother Rice catcher Broder Katke said. “Catching those guys last year was so good. … And they’ve only gotten better.”

Katke is only a sophomore, but is already committed to play college baseball at Duke. He’s already a leader for the team and has quickly made a name for himself as one of the better catchers in the state. He’ll be a vital part of a team that has a lot of younger pitchers throwing to him, outside of Ilitch and Duhaime.

“We have some good young guys. … Freshmen who are

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ready to (excel) in their role,” Katke said. “As we settle in, this team could get really hot.”

Last year’s team lost a whopping 11 players to graduation. This year, the Warriors will have to fill that void with underclassmen.

One of the keys to this season is going to be figuring out what the ideal lineup card looks like going into postseason play.

“I dressed nine freshmen in (the first game of the season),” Riker said. “You’re going to get thrown into the fire right away. Let’s see what you’re made of.”

The blend of youth and experience on Brother Rice is handled perfectly on paper. The returning players mostly fill

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the important positions up the middle, leaving the corners of the field open for new talent.

“The middle is made up of those core guys,” Brother Rice centerfielder Cash Van Ameyde said. “That’s going to stay really strong all year. And when Cole and Blake are on the mound… that should motivate guys to play better.”

Van Ameyde is committed to play baseball at Oakland University and his twin brother Cole is committed to play at Michigan State University. When healthy, Cole plays shortstop and is another vital piece up the middle for Rice.

“We’re pretty strong up the middle,” Riker said. “And I have a very strong sophomore class and a very strong freshmen class, so we’re just trying to find who’s going to fit those spots.”

The team is filled with talent and is coming off of an incredible season a year ago. After the way that last season ended, the preseason polls putting Brother Rice at the top makes perfect sense.

“There’s definitely extra motivation there. Losing that game last year was one of the worst feelings I’ve ever had,” Van Ameyde said. “There’s definitely a little extra push to go get that state championship.”

Riker has three main goals going into every season. The team wants to win the Catholic League Central Division, win the CatholicLeague playoff, and win a state championship.

“Those (goals) have never changed,” Riker said. “The expectations are always those three things. There’s no greater feeling in a sport than to win the last game of the season.”

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

Brother Rice sophomore Broder Katke frames a pitch during a game against Warren De La Salle.

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Design

Recommendation C), to approve that the intersection of Willits and Chester to be designed to remove the current island as indicated in Exhibit A, bump outs to be installed at the intersection of Willits and Bates as shown in Exhibit B and have F&V review if the pedestrian crossing time can be extended further, and to install a bump out at the southeast corner of Willits and Bates intersection with a mountable curb as shown in Exhibit D.”

At the meeting, Melissa Coatta, Birmingham’s city engineer, presented the capital improvement project. Options for the proposed design of this project were initially presented to the City Commission Feb. 24, resulting in the city’s direction to bring Conceptual Recommendation A, Conceptual Recommendation B, and Conceptual Recommendation D to the city’s Multi-Modal Transportation Board. The board reviewed these recommendations at their meeting on March 6. Conceptual Recommendation A is centered around the intersection of Willits and Chester, where there is currently an island at the northwest corner. The recommendation is to remove it. With concerns about speeding, the idea of a “T” intersection was brought up. But after a review by Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V), it was determined that the existing driveway approaches in this area would make this plan an issue. According to aceable.com, a T intersection is “an intersection of two roads that looks like, well, a T.”Following Coatta’s presentation, Mayor Pro Tem Clinton Baller said at the meeting, “ That sort of condition, which you describe as a conflict, exists all over the city, and it was intentionally done all over the city. It isn’t as if we have tried to avoid that condition anywhere else, and I fail to see why that should be used as a reason for rejecting this.”

Julie Kroll, from Fleis & VandenBrink, responded at the meeting by saying there were a few concerns about the “T” intersection model, including the driveway conflicts and the concerns of operations that could arise if this was made into an all-way stop.

Designs were recently approved for a project involving the intersection of Willits and Bates in Birmingham.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

At the meeting, Birmingham City Commissioner Jason Emerine commented on Kroll’s explanation of the operations concerns. He said that if stop signs are added, the queuing at the intersection will mess with the signal timing at other intersections.

“If we want to talk about putting stop signs here, which I think is a bad idea, then we need to restudy all of the signals and their operations at those other two intersections and see if we can make them function,” Emerine said.

Emerine later added in his statement, “I disagree with it as an option. I think the multi-modal board appropriately disqualified this based on our traffic engineering consultants’ recommendation.”

Birmingham City Commissioner Andrew Haig also commented on the driveway conflicts with the “T” intersection design at the meeting, stating, “The reason I don’t like this — I don’t like the driveway conflicts, actually. I think for those two properties — that’s just going to be a real headache.”

Although having a left-hand turn lane was reviewed by the board, that option would cause a configuration that is not ideal for traffic turning left.

Conceptual Recommendation B focuses on the intersection of Willits and Bates and adding bumpouts. The City Commission was previously concerned about trucks turning at that location. Nowak and Fraus, an engineering consultant, drew out how trucks would be able to turn with the bumpouts.

At this intersection, the city is also working with F&V and the Road Commission for Oakland County to determine the possibility of extending pedestrian intervals.

No further study was conducted on Conceptual Recommendation C, which proposes that Bates be converted into two lanes and adding 15-minute parking.

Conceptual Recommendation D proposes to add a bumpout with a mountable curb at the southeast corner of the Willits and Chester intersection. The mountable curb is so that trucks can drive over the curb if need be, without potentially breaking it.

The resolution to approve the recommendation presented by Coatta was ultimately approved.

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