Woman, 95, sentenced to home confinement for death of Novi woman
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
A 95-year-old woman has been sentenced to nine months of home confinement for running over a Novi woman with her car, killing her, after a crash last October.
Phyllis Stafford was sentenced on April 8 by Judge Diane D’Agostini of the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Town-
ship in front of a full courtroom with support equally divided between the prosecution and the defense.
D’Agostini sentenced Stafford to serve 270 days with credit for one day on a tether confined to her mobile home, 24 months reporting probation, and 75 hours of community service at places that deal with seniors and/or teenagers to talk about distracted driving.
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her April 8 to nine months of home confinement for a car crash last October that resulted in Stafford running over and killing
and mother, respectively.
NEAR LEFT: Phyllis Stafford, 95, of Milford, looks toward Judge Diane D’Agostini, of the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Township, as D’Agostini sentences
Sarah Thexton, of Novi.
FAR LEFT: Chris Thexton and daughter Emma listen to D’Agostini as she sentences Stafford for killing their wife
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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Motor City Comic Con to spring back this May with iconic nostalgia
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
NOVI — The 2025 Motor City Comic Con is set to take over the Suburban Collection Showplace May 16-18. This year, the show will be flying in with all the superpower aspects it’s known for, but with an additional nostalgic punch.
The biannual convention, which caters to everything pop culture, has become synonymous with special celebrity and comic guests, events, attractions, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
“I wouldn’t say that we ever really go for a theme. Pop culture is so encompassing that it’s hard to really nail it down to just one theme,” said Samantha Yankee, show manager. “But there is definitely a lot of nostalgia for this show.”
The show this year will feature many
Art show displays artistic talents of people with autism
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The Mod Market’s fifth annual Autism Acceptance Art Show is now on display at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Novi. The show features artwork by 12 local artists who have autism.
“The show allows the artists to see and appreciate what other artists are doing and to meet people they have something in common with in a supportive way. It’s great,” said show curator Amy Bonser, who is the manager of Mod Market in Northville. “It’s always like this; lots of smiles. Lots of happiness and sales.”
Nick Bair, of Canton, is among the 12 artists to have work featured in the show and one of several whose work sold on opening night. Bair, 32 is well on his way to becoming a nationally and internationally recognized artist, known for his lifelike and extremely detailed animal renderings across various mediums. Bair’s artwork has been featured at the Detroit Zoo as well as at a zoo in Florida.
“I just love animals,” Bair said.
He said his favorite animal is the elephant, as elephants are majestic and their trunks make them sound like they are trumpeting.
“I like to create ideas,” Bair said of his love of art.
Derek Bair said that his son never gets enough of animals and enjoys traveling around the country and the world to see the various animals at the zoos. The Bairs have traveled to South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe for Nick to see different animals.
Nick Bair truly comes alive when he has the opportunity to draw. His dad said that art has provided a way for his son, who is limited verbally, to express himself. For as it says on his son’s website, “Art is a language anyone can speak.”
‘I want people to know that people with autism, they have special gifts of their own,” said Nick Bair.
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ABOVE: Artist Nick Bair stands next to a painting of a cardinal that he has on display as part of the Mod Market Autism Awareness Art Show at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea in Novi April 8.
Photo by Charity Meier
RIGHT: Artist Terri Guice, of Detroit, smiles as she stands next to her diamond painting of a hummingbird.
Photo by Christina Moeller
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‘A Doll’s House’ to open in Walled Lake
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@cangnews.com
The Inspired Acting Company in Walled Lake is currently in its second season, and will premiere the Tony Award-winning Amy Herzog adaptation of playwright Henrik Ibsen’s classic “A Doll’s House,” on April 25.
According to West Bloomfield resident Jeff Thomakos, producing artistic director and founder of The Inspired Acting Company, “A Doll’s House” is the first feminist play. However, Herzog streamlined and modernized the play a few years ago.
The play tells the story of a woman whose illusions are shattered after her husband’s promotion reveals the unforeseen consequences of one of her past decisions. The play first hit the stage in 1879 and continues to raise questions on the issues of freedom and individuality, according to Thomakos.
“For this cast of ‘A Doll’s House,’ I think it’s going to be a master’s class in acting. I think we have some of the best actors I’ve ever seen,” Thomakos said. “They’re going to be phenomenal. It’s just going to blow you away.”
The theater company will generally offer four productions each season with professional casts, although its first season had six.
“They’re a very bold theater company with lots of great ideas, and I think they are going to be very successful ultimately,” said board member Norman Berman, of Commerce Township.
He said they have a “very good ethic” in terms of classics as well as newer productions.
Thomakos said that he decided to found the company after returning to Michigan after living in the South for several years. He said they returned as his wife had been given a job opportunity she couldn’t refuse and asked him what he wanted to do.
“I said, ‘Well, actually, I really want to start a theater and a school that really subscribes to my belief that actors are artists in their own right and that really tries to create a vibe where they can really do their highest work,’” Thomakos said.
He brings nearly 40 years of theatrical experience to the company,including three years as the artistic director for Shakespeare Royal Oak.
“It’s my mission to really highlight
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Michigan actors, directors, and designers and to really show off their abilities,” Thomakos said.
Thomakos said that, aside from his experience, what gives his company an edge is that he is “the most credentialed purveyor of the Michael Chekhov technique in the world.”
The Michael Chekhov technique is a psycho-physical approach to acting. The technique emphasizes imagination and physical movement. It aims to show a character’s emotion with physical gestures to show a connection between an inner response and outer expression. Thomakos said See INSPIRED on page 9A
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Sean Carter
Jeff Thomakos performs in The Inspired Acting Company’s 2023 production of “Talley’s Folly.”
NEWS & NOTES
Compiled by Charity Meier
Participants sought for annual Memorial Day parade
The city of Novi is seeking local veterans as well as local businesses, organizations, clubs, bands, Scout troops and more to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade on May 26.
The parade is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. and should finish at noon. The parade route will begin at Meadowbrook Commons and will travel south to 10 Mile Road and finish at the Novi Civic Center. There is no cost to participate, but participants must register by May 19. To register, visit cityofnovi.gov or call Novi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services at (248) 347-0414 or email noviparks@cityofnovi.org for more information.
Anxiety and stress made simple
Matt Swartz, licensed master social worker and lead practitioner with Evolving Lives, a Michigan online therapy practice, will give a presentation at 7 p.m. April 23, about what anxiety and stress are and offer parents tools and tips to decrease anxiety and stress in their lives and the lives of their children.
The program is presented by the Novi Mental Health Alliance and Novi Youth Assistance. It will be held in the Novi Public Library whole meeting room. Register using the QR code or through the calendar at novilibrary.org.
Scrapbooking show to return to Suburban Collection Showplace
The Great Lakes Mega Meet Scrapbooking Convention markets itself as “the Midwest’s largest scrapbook & stamp convention” with “the ultimate cropping, shopping, learning experience.” Show attendees can register and participate in professional classes, a crop party, and purchase items from more than 50 vendors during the show May 8-10. Tickets cost $10 at the door or can be purchased online at greatlakes scrapbookevents.com in advance at a discounted rate.
Reservations now available for park shelters
The city of Novi is now accepting reservations for park shelters. The season officially will begin Memorial Day weekend and will run through Labor Day. The shelters are available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Shelter prices vary from $60 to $200 depending on the location and the duration of the rental — half-day or full day — and the renter’s residency status. For more information, visit cityofnovi.org/rentals.
File photos by Brian Wells
CALENDAR
APRIL 17-19
Easter Bunny photos: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 17-18 and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. April 19, Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road in Novi, reservations recommended, shoptwelve oaks.com/pages/bunny-photos
APRIL 18-19
The Original Gun & Knife Show: Noon-5 p.m. April 18 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, www. suburbancollectionshowplace.com, migunshow.com
APRIL 22
Widowed Friends breakfast: 10 a.m., Breakfast Club at Pine Ridge Shopping Center, 24255 Novi Road in Novi, RSVP to Mary Ann at (313) 820-7442 by April 19, widowedfriends.com
APRIL 25
Donate blood for research: Also receive $50 gift card, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Michigan Blood Collection, 46430 Peary Court in Novi, registration encouraged, (734) 656-8229, donovivo@donovivo.com, www.michigan bloodcollection.com
MAY 3
Private vehicle collection open to public: See Ken Lingenfelter’s 150-plus rare and classic cars, freewill donation benefits American Cancer Society, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7819 Lochlin Drive in Brighton, facebook.com/thelingenfeltercollection
MAY 4
I Love Cats 5K: Run/walk at 9:30 a.m., also Meowy Mile at 10:30 a.m., ITC Community Sports Park, 5100 Eight Mile Road in Northville, some proceeds benefit Feral Kitty Trappers TNR, runsignup.com, www.feralkitty trapperstnr.org
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celebrities, some of whom are known for iconic roles, such as Bill Nye and the “Blue’s Clues” team.
“All these people who you watched when you were a kid, now they’re coming in and you can meet them,” said Beth Burland, show manager. “I would agree nostalgia’s definitely there.”
Yankee said that show guests are not chosen necessarily at random, because they try to get people who are not filming or working anymore as well as actors who are currently working. She said the latter definitely makes scheduling more of a challenge. It’s all about the timing, she said.
“So, a lot of the guests are people we have maybe been trying to get for a few shows now, but the schedules finally lined up,” Yankee said.
Jeremy Renner, known for his roles in “Mission Impossible” and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he plays Hawkeye, was among them. The timing of the con worked out well with the release of his memoir, “My Next Breath,” on April 29. The show will provide an opportunity for Renner to meet fans and promote his book, Yankee said. Renner will be appearing at MC3 on Saturday, May 17, only.
Burland said she doesn’t think there are specific challenges with putting the show together, but she always questions “if they are bringing in the right guests that the fans will enjoy.”
“There’s a lot of different moving pieces to go through the whole time and keeping juggling all those pieces to come
out with a great convention for the fans is always a goal that we want to reach,” Burland said.
The public is able to suggest guests on MC3’s website and social media. Yankee said that guest suggestions are always taken into account when they are trying to decide what guests to seek for the con.
“We like to make sure that we are listening to our fans and if there is a specific person that somebody is wanting us
to bring in, then it lets us know if maybe we have a handful of people requesting that celebrity guest or maybe we have a hundred people requesting them,” Yankee said. “ When we are making our decisions on who to bring in, that definitely helps.”
New to MC3 this spring is Rough Magic games, which Burland said she is exited to have. The group will be hosting
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We’re never done making health care better.
Motor City Comic Con attendees admire items for sale at one of the numerous vendor booths during the fall show in November 2024.
File photo by Erin Sanchez
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it also requires actors to take responsibility for the work they do and the effect it has on the audience, which Chekhov coined “the theater of the future.”
He said they are really doubling down on that concept and that he believes it shows in the level of care they take with each show and the way the audiences have been responding to their performances.
Berman, a composer and playwright with an extensive background in Broadway theater, agreed that Thomakos’ knowledge and ability to teach the Chekhov technique gives The Inspired Acting Company an edge over other theater companies.
“All the people of the ensemble are going to have the same method,” said Berman. “It’s a very good way to start a company.”
Berman, who has experience with starting new theater companies in New York from the ground up, heard of The Inspired Acting Company and said he had to get involved.
“I saw that it was a new theater company and it was right around the corner from me, and I thought this would be something to do. I could give back to the theater be-
cause I have so much knowledge,” Berman said.
Thomakos said that many people are surprised that a 105-seat theater is located in a strip mall alongside Harbor Freight. He said he chose the location at 1124 E. West Maple Road because it was the site of a former theater company that disbanded at the start of the pandemic.
“Finding a theater space in this area that has already been made into a theater is kind of like finding a unicorn,” Thomakos said. “It was like a miracle.”
Most of the performances are done in a thrust configuration, meaning on three sides so that the audience feels like they are in someone’s living room and as if they are a part of the show.
“Every show that we have done has gotten an amazing response from our audience,” Thomakos said. “Our audiences are just so surprised that our theater is located in a strip mall and is so good. What’s most gratifying to me is not only hearing the audience response, which has been phenomenal, but also when the actors say to me, ‘Oh my gosh, I feel like I’m home. I feel like this is my artistic home,’ and they’re really surprised that there’s a place where they can really feel free to really be themselves and to really try to
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Photo by Jon Kind
The staging for “A Doll’s House” is set up in a thrust formation inside The Inspired Acting Company theater in Walled Lake.
Stafford, of Milford, a long-standing Novi court clerk with no prior criminal, traffic or parking record, pleaded no contest March 11 to a misdemeanor charge of a moving violation causing death.
The charge resulted from an Oct. 3 crash where Stafford rear-ended a Honda being driven by Sarah Thexton, of Novi, which then pushed Thexton’s car into a Ford F-350 pickup truck on Wixom Road near Sam’s Way — just east of Grand River Avenue. Stafford then proceeded to put her car in reverse and then shifted to drive and struck Thexton, who had gotten out of her vehicle to survey the damage. Thexton became entangled under Stafford’s vehicle and was dragged approximately 30 feet before the vehicle stopped.
According to a witness statement, around 10 people rushed to the scene and quickly flipped Stafford’s car over to get Thexton out. An employee from the nearby Taco Bell said in a witness statement that Thexton was initially conscious. The witness reported that Thexton said she thought all her ribs were broken. Thexton then went unconscious and the Taco Bell employee performed CPR until medics arrived. Thexton died from her injuries shortly thereafter at Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital.
“Sarah was the ultimate victim of Stafford’s reckless and terrible actions, but the impact of what Stafford did that day has torn through every part of our lives,” Thexton’s husband, Chris Thexton, said in his victim impact statement April 8.
The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office pushed for the maximum penalty because of the gravity of the offense.
“When somebody is on the road, they owe a responsibility to other individuals who are on the road as well, and in this case the defendant made a series of choices that led to the death of Sarah Thexton,” Assistant Oakland County Prosecuting Attorney Qamar Stamos said.
Chris Thexton said he felt that his wife’s killing was murder and that he felt the Prosecutor’s Office was wrong for only pursuing a misdemeanor charge against Stafford.
“Let me be clear, your honor: It’s obvious, it’s evident that one year in jail is completely inadequate,” Chris Thexton said.
“This was not a random accident. It was a completely preventable tragedy, a deliberate series of random actions wholly owned by one person that demand for accountability,” Chris Thexton said.
“I say if Stafford was capable of driving that day, then she is fully capable of facing
Qamar Stamos requests that Stafford be given the maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $2,000 fine or for tethered home confinement. The latter of which was granted, but for nine months.
the consequences of her actions including jail time,” Chris Thexton said.
D’Agostini said Chris Thexton’s statement was true.
“Whether someone’s 95 or 30, a death occurred here and that must be measured, but where her age becomes relevant is contemplating sending a 95-year-old woman to the Oakland County Jail. That is a heavy request.”
D’Agostini said that she reviewed all the letters and victim impact statements prior to sentencing, including 45 letters in support of Stafford, which D’Agostini said all started by recognizing the pain of the Thexton family.
“(Sarah Thexton) was clearly special and treasured. Nothing that I can do today can recognize your loss. I recognize that,” she said. “I will try my best to mete out justice”
D’Agostini said that as part of sentencing, she was required to look at four factors: the seriousness of the offense, the defendant’s criminal history or in this case the lack thereof, the potential for rehabilitation and the protection of the public.
She told Chris Thexton that she hopes that he will be able to have something positive come out of it over time with the changes he is working to bring fourth in elderly driving laws.
“I know that the pain is forever, and I hope in time, Mr. Thexton, with some of the work that you are going to do in addressing some of the changes that you want to see changing with driver’s license (requirements) with the Secretary of State, I think you could do some good there and I think you could talk about Sarah in the process,” D’Agostini said.
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Oakland County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
SPOTLIGHT ON HOMES
ADVANCE PREP KEY TO AVOIDING PROBATE AT WORST POSSIBLE TIME
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
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.
“Especially in real estate, you can encounter some family situations where it can be contentious,” Re/Max First certified probate specialist Ray Nadolski said. “Do you want sons and daughters to become enemies after you die? That’s the message I would send to people.”
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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
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CRIME WATCH
Driving under the influence
A police officer conducting a patrol of the area of 12 Mile and Meadowbrook roads noticed a white Jeep Grand Cherokee swerving multiple times in the far left lane and touching the lines that divide the lanes as it traveled westbound on 12 Mile Road at 12:11 a.m. April 14. The driver then failed to signal as she changed lanes to be able to travel east on 12 Mile.
The officer activated his lights and the vehicle pulled over just east of Meadowbrook. The officer noted a strong smell of intoxicants and noted that the driver’s eyes were glossy as he informed the driver of the reason he stopped her, according to the police report. The woman gave some comments as to her reason for driving, and after backup arrived, the officer noted that the woman had a quarter and a penny in her mouth. He asked why and she reportedly said, “No reason.” The woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated.
According to the report, her blood alcohol level was 0.17%, which is more than
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free Dungeons & Dragons games throughout the entire weekend. Burland said the group will also host panels on what D & D is all about and how to get into it.
Also new to the con this year is “Do You Want to be a Voice Actor.” The group will bring in a soundproof booth where guests will be able to record one to three lines of script. The group will edit it and add music and give a copy to the guests.
“Those two are very original and I’m looking forward to having those,” said Burland. “Something completely different that we haven’t had before.”
Another group that piggybacks off Dungeons & Dragons is Thunderforge Studios, which offers show attendees the chance to paint miniatures that can be used to play D & D games and other role-playing games. There is no cost for the miniatures.
As usual, authentication services for autographs will be available for MC3 attendees to purchase through JSA, but this year they have partnered with CGC, which specializes in comic book grating. So the show will have both autograph authentication and comic book, trading card and memorabilia grading services available to attendees.
The show is known for providing the opportunity for guests to experiment with
twice the legal limit to drive. The woman was later released following a detox period.
Hostile hotel guest
A hotel guest was reluctant to leave and became angry after an employee of a hotel in the 21500 block of Haggerty Road told him at 2:30 p.m. April 9 that he needed to pay for another day or leave. The hotel guest told the employee that she woke him up. He then allegedly threatened the woman and slammed the door in her face. The woman then informed him that he needed to check out and went to the lobby and called 911.
As she was on the phone with 911, the man approached her and started once again yelling at her and calling her names, according to a police report. He then leaned over the counter and she reportedly felt threatened and started swinging her phone at him, striking him in the face. The woman reportedly recorded the incident on her phone and was willing to provide it to the police. Both parties filled out witness statements.
The prosecutor reviewed the report and declined to pursue any charges.
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and or partake in cosplay. This year the show is expanding to feature several cosplay guests, three of whom will be judging the cosplay contests and one of whom is a professional cosplayer.
“We have always had cosplay as a thing at our show, but because it has become such a big thing that people are turning this into a profession, we have expanded what are the guests that we bring in,” Yankee said. “We might expand this even further, but we are really trying it out for the show.”
The show will also include the traditional MC3 cosplay contests for both adults and children, and numerous panels, vendors and children’s activities.
“One of the things we are striving for each show is to bring in new attendees who are maybe a little bit timid about going to a comic con or maybe have the wrong idea about what a comic con is,” Yankee said. “It’s not just comic books. We have a lot of nostalgic guests that we are bringing in hoping to reach a new audience. So they understand there’s a lot more than just comic books at our show. We have local artists, we have vendors from all over the country, we’ve got activities and panels and after-hours events. There’s a lot going on that I think maybe people going to their first comic con might really enjoy.”
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Sentencing
“It is inconceivable that the violent, painful and horrific death of Sarah is being met with a mere misdemeanor charge — a legal slap on the wrist that grossly underrepresents the magnitude of what was done by Stafford,” he said. “A misdemeanor is essentially a minor wrongdoing, and there is no way that any reasonable person would conclude that Stafford’s actions in this case amounted to a misdemeanor.”
D’Agostini told Thexton that she is “so sorry” for his loss and that although he disagrees with the charge, she believes the charge was the correct charge under the law and that in these types of cases elements have to be met, and that’s where the charge came from.
Stafford broke down in tears after making her way to the podium with the aid of a walker and her attorney, Spencer Bondy, of Bondy Law PLLC in Milford.
“I am truthfully sorry that this happened,” she said. “Never in my life did I think anything like this would occur. I did not intend to do anything like this. It just was an accident. There’s no way I can bring
her back. There’s nothing I can do to ease anybody’s pain, even though I’m heartily sorry for it. I’m truly sorry and … I just hope in some time they will be able to forgive me and they have good memories of their daughter and wife and not sad ones like this. If there’s anything I could do to bring her back I would do so, but I can’t and I really, really am sorry.”
Chris Thexton asked D’Agostini not to let Stafford’s age and court connections sway her from imposing the highest penalty. Stafford has been an employee of the 52-1 District Court in Novi for 50 years.
He said that he was shocked by Stafford’s “lack of remorse” and failure to apologize prior to her sentencing. According to Chris Thexton, Stafford had several opportunities to do so via his attorney. He said in his statement that she had “an apparent lack of humanity” and told the Novi Note that he felt her apology during sentencing was “insincere.”
Bondy told the judge that he is to blame for Stafford not apologizing to the Thexton family prior to the sentencing. He said he had instructed her not to do so because of the legal cases that have resulted. Chris Thexton is suing Stafford in Oakland County Circuit Court.
However, Bondy said that doesn’t mean she isn’t sorry for her actions that day. According to Bondy, Stafford has been “bawling her eyes out” over the incident. He said every time he has seen his client, she has cried over the incident; he said she has not slept since the incident and has not been able
to eat appropriately since the incident. He said she is in therapy as well.
“There is not a moment that goes by where Ms. Stafford does not feel the gravity of what she did in this case,” Bondy said. He said that the incident was not a
See SENTENCING on page 18A
April 20
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Phyllis Stafford, 95, is consoled by her attorney, Spencer Bondy, as she apologizes April 8 for the death of Sarah Thexton.
COUPLE GEAR UP FOR THE BRITISH INVASION
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-Type
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.
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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 late Dr. Ringold founded Bionicc Body Screening in 2022 after battling cancer twice. He believed MRI full body screenings could empower individuals to take control of their health.
Softball Size Tumors Silently Grew
Dr. Ringold discovered he had stage four cancer with tumors as large as softballs silently growing inside his body after experiencing shortness of breath. His treatment was brutal. He su ered cruel side e ects. After his cancer went into remission, it returned a year later as a brain tumor. Dr. Ringold believed there had to be a better way. He envisioned a future where individuals could take control of their
“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 Triple-M 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-than-favorable 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.”
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“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.”
A Father’s Legacy, A Son’s Mission: Full Body MRI Scans Without a Doctor’s Referral
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Probate
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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.
The advice that is most commonly told 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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series of reckless acts but “pedal misapplication” as concluded by the accident reconstruction report.
Prior to the crash, Stafford reportedly had driven for 70 years and had never had a traffic ticket of any kind, been in an accident or had a parking ticket.
“Ultimately what we’re looking at here is punishment. How can the court punish Ms. Stafford for an unintentional act,” Bon-
dy said. “I understand that this case has had a significant impact, but to incarcerate Ms. Stafford at 95 years old for an unintentional act, I don’t think that is meting the ends of justice.”
D’Agostini said she feels that Stafford feels remorse, as it wouldn’t be rational for someone to go through something like this without having nightmares and pain.
“There are no winners in these cases. There’s only pain. I just hope that over time that pain can subside,” Bondy said.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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Chris Thexton, whose wife, Sarah, was run over by Phyllis Stafford, gives a victim impact statement in court April 8. Stafford’s attorney, Spencer Bondy, gets choked up as he listens alongside Stafford.
Inspired
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aspire to their greatest work.”
Along with theatrical productions, The Inspired Acting Company is also periodically offering acting classes for an atwill donation. Community members are encouraged to sign up online for a class and try their hands at acting.
They also have a great deal of volunteer opportunities. They are currently looking for board members as well as ushers, front of the house staff, and building and run crew members.
Tickets for “A Doll’s House” cost $35 for adults and $30 for those under 30 and those over 65 years old. All tickets are general admission seating. The theater will open one hour before showtime with access to seating 30 minutes prior to showtime. The show runs through May 11.
For more information on performances, classes or getting involved in the theater, visit inspiredacting.org. The theater’s phone number is (248) 863-9953.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
Artists
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However, he does not attribute his talent to his autism but rather his family lineage. His sister is an artist, his dad is an artist and his grandfather was an artist. Derek Bair said that while he also enjoys creating artwork, his father, who was an engineer by trade for the majority of his life, told him there was no money in art and to find a career that was more financially stable and just do art for fun; hence, he went into medicine. However, Nick’s artistic talent coupled with his autism made art the prime choice for a full-time career path for his son.
“Because of Nick’s autism, for him to hold down a regular 9 to 5 job would be almost impossible. So, the fact that he makes a living with the artform that he has developed is kind of a gift in itself.”
Bair works two and a half days a week at Mod Market, and when he’s not there, he is working at his studio in his home in Canton. His dream is to have a permanent art exhibit at a museum one day.
The Mod Market show provided Terri Guice, of Detroit, the platform for her first art show, where her diamond painting hummingbird piece sold on opening night.
Guice got introduced to art with coloring books and gel pens but found her artistic talent through her sister’s suggestion to try her hand at diamond painting, which consists of gluing resin diamonds onto a canvas to create an image. Guice said art makes her feel “warm and good” inside.
“Doing art, it makes me feel accomplished. It makes me feel good about something,” Guice said.
Kinia Guice, of Farmington Hills, said she encourages her sister to stay with it, as the end result is beautiful. She said that she is glad that her sister is getting recognition in the show.
“Just having people celebrate and appreciate what she has done is more than words could put with it,’ Kinia Guice said.
“I can definitely see her having more work
in a studio accommodating orders,’ she said. She said that she is working to have her sister’s social media page highlight some of her artwork.
Outside of the Mod Market art show, Nick Bair’s work can be seen online at artistnickbair.com.
The Mod Market Autism Acceptance Art Show will be on display at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, 43346 Grand River Ave., through May 13. All artwork on display is available for purchase, if it has not already sold. The proceeds from the event will be divided equally between the artists and Mod Market, “an inclusive artisan shop and job training program” operated by the Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville.
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The company specializes in gathering normal blood samples for research focusing on diseases like cancer, genetic conditions and degenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. By donating blood, you become a crucial part of the global effort to fnd cures and improve lives.
“Most people think of blood donation as something to help individuals, but we focus on research,” said Danika Sancho, general manager of MBC. “Every sample becomes a tool for discovery, whether aiding in the development of something diagnostic, supporting vaccine research or understanding a disease mechanism.”
MBC is a brand operating under Dono Vivo, LLC, a biotech company that supplies scientifc researchers with ethically collected human specimens including blood, plasma and serum both nationally and worldwide.
MBC hosts weekly events at its Novi offce. “We also partner with other organizations throughout metro Detroit as well as Ann Arbor,” Sancho added. “We are always looking for healthy adult donors, and eligible participants receive compensation. It’s an easy and meaningful way to give back.”
The most rewarding part of her role, Sancho noted, is “seeing the tangible impact our collection work has on scientifc research.” This sentiment is echoed in the stories shared by donors, constantly reminding the MBC team that their work serves the greater good.
The company’s website, michiganbloodcollection.com, walks potential donors through the criteria for becoming a successful donor as well as information on upcoming events.
“When you join our donor community, you have the opportunity not to just give back but to be part of a larger, long-term solution with the goal of advancing human health and scientifc discovery,” Sancho said.
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23. Use eyes
24. Slap on 25. Hot beverage amount
28. Tear down
30. *Tissue testing
35. Smell
37. Gardener’s storage
39. Shipping box
40. Eight furlongs
41. Subject matter
43. Square footage
44. Like some towelettes
46. Russian ruler, once
47. Pasturelands
48. Acted
50. Enthusiasm
52. “Silent Spring” subject
53. Popular PBS science show
55. Letters of distress
57. *Stitches
61. *Perpetual illness
65. Offer two cents
66. *____ Hot, pain relief patch
68. Branch of economics
69. Sega hedgehog
70. Bubble maker
71. Be of use
72. December stone
73. Born, in society pages
74. Rental agreement
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1. Rigid necklace
2. Eye’s middle layer
3. Short-term employee
4. *Hernia support
5. Surgeon General, in relation to warning on smoking
6. Other than what’s implied
7. *5 cc, for short
8. Adytum, pl.
9. Mendelsohn on “The New Look” 10. Cocoyam
11. Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ HBO role
12. Major employer
15. Pertaining to amoebae
20. Minimum 22. Busy airport
24. ____ blue ____, to Baby Beluga
25. French WWI battle site
26. Expression
27. *Disease once alleviated with iron lung
29. *Tdap/DTaP, e.g.
31. *Type of thermometer
32. Peeled and cut, as in pear
33. Lieu
34. Leavening agent
36. *Bed ____
38. Obsolescent phone feature
42. Violent collision
45. Hedgehog-like Madagascar native
49. Anonymous
John
51. *Like 97 to 99 degrees
54. “Peace” with fngers (2 words)
56. Wine from Verona
57. Average
58. Fairytale’s second word?
59. Like Elton John’s
Dancer
60. Type of operating system
61. Inforescence
62. March Madness org.
63. Part of #2 Down
64. His was a merry old soul
67. Pool tool
