BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — When the curtains opened on stage at Musson Elementary, the students in “The Lion King Kids” were ready to shine before a sold-out crowd.
Fourth and fifth graders beamed with pride as they slow-
Musson Elementary fifth grader
Riley Granger, as young Simba, performs “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” during “The Lion King Kids” at Musson Elementary April 9.
ly entered the room and took to the stage, singing in a native African language.
Animal headpieces of all shapes and sizes appeared as the students emerged in their colorful costumes — which were carefully sewn by teachers, parents and a loving grandmother.
The animals gathered to bow before the hand-crafted
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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — A Clarkston man has been charged with vandalizing Meadow Brook Hall, a historic mansion on the campus of Oakland University, in February.
Caleb Punches, 27, was arrested as a result of an anonymous tip and arraigned in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills April 1. He was charged with one felony count of malicious destruction of property over $1,000 and one misdemeanor count of entering without authority.
“We appreciate the support of the media and the community for their assistance with this case,” Oakland University Police Chief Mark Gordon said in a statement. “The media coverage definitely helped us bring about a positive outcome.”
Police were first alerted to the vandalism after a Meadow Brook Hall employee noticed damage to a set of stained glass windows the morning of Feb. 4.
Upon checking surveillance footage, university police said the suspect — a white male wearing a dark jacket, gray mask and knit red hat with a hood over it — was captured on video approaching the hall on foot at around 1:25 a.m. Feb. 4.
The suspect was captured on video kicking the lower portion of the connected stained glass windows and reportedly using his hand, or a tool in his hand, to smash the upper portion, before running away.
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BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — The community is invited to learn about different foods, music, and traditions from all over the globe at the city’s fifth annual Cultural Fair.
Hosted by the city of Rochester Hills and its Government Youth Council, the event will run from noon-3 p.m. April 26 at Garth Pleasant Arena at Rochester Christian University.
The cornerstone event for the youth council is a celebration of the numerous cultures and people who call the city home.
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BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — A local physician who provided medical assistance to youth hockey teams recently pleaded no contest to 28 counts, including for charges of criminal sexual conduct and sexual abuse.
He awaits sentencing April 29 in Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac.
The majority of the charges facing Zvi Levran, 68, of Farmington, stem from incidents of allegedly sexually abusing teenage boys, many of whom he reportedly met while providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams, according to a press release issued
by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald.
The plea was entered in March. The charges against Levran, who had a urology practice in West Bloomfield, include 11 counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth-degree, 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct in the third-degree, three counts of criminal
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 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
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The connected stained glass windows, located toward the front of the building, are original to the historic mansion, which is 95 years old.
“This act of vandalism has been a very upsetting situation for all of us,” Bill Matt, executive director of Meadow Brook Hall, said in a statement.
Located at the top of Meadow Brook’s two-story gothic-inspired ballroom, the stained glass was created specifically for the room by J. Scott Williams and depicts scenes of the arts, including music, literature and entertainment, and drama. The glass was designed to be viewed without distortion from both inside and outside, which the hall’s staff said is “slightly unusual” because stained glass is “typically viewed best from the inside.”
The cost to replace the windows has been estimated at $35,000.
“We continue to be overwhelmed by the community’s response — most especially from the generous donors and new members of our 1929 Giving Club, a philanthropic monthly giving club, named for the year Meadow Brook Hall was founded. It was a
powerful answer to an act of senseless violence,” Matt said in a statement.
With the aid of the 1929 Giving Club donations, and a recently approved grant to help with window restoration costs, the university hopes to have the windows replaced later this year.
At press time, Punches’ attorney, Jeffrey J. Quas, said he had no comments.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for April 22.
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pride rock, where a newborn Simba was held high for all of the prideland to see.
The musical, presented by Musson’s new Drama Club, was a labor of love for all involved.
First grade teacher and drama club leader Sheila Thomason — who directed the show with fellow club leaders and teachers Jennifer Juengal and Amy King — said the trio decided to start the school’s first drama club last year, after many years of dreaming.
“The pandemic happened and so much of the performing arts was minimized because of the fact that people couldn’t get together, and that’s when our talent show also stopped here at Musson,” she said. “That was when we were like, ‘No, this niche of kids, their talent is not able to shine,’ and this was our opportunity.”
When the drama club made its debut, all 44 students who wanted to be in the first production, “Finding Nemo Kids,” received a part.
This time around, the cast was limited to fourth and fifth graders. Although 78 students tried out, only 40 were chosen to perform, due to the small size of the elementary school’s stage and limited technical equipment.
“We don’t choose by talent or singing ability,” Thomason explained. “We choose by how much they work to learn the parts for the auditions and how much they show us that they have confidence.”
For many kids, drama club is their first opportunity to act on stage.
“It looks so fun, but some kids don’t realize that it’s also a huge amount of work. It’s like having extra homework every night,” Thomason added.
For the past six months, the cast worked hard reciting, memorizing and practicing their roles and musical performances in preparation for their shows — a school performance April 4 and two more for the public April 9, which both sold out.
A mix of fourth and fifth graders — including Heather Choi, Aadhya Ananthakrishnan, Savannah Rowe and Josephine Koluch — teamed up as Rafiki, narrating the play together.
Ananthakrishnan, who is in fifth grade, admitted she had a little bit of stage fright at first.
“In the beginning I was worried I might forget my lines, but then when I started practicing more — and I figured out that practice makes perfect — it was really fun and I actually wasn’t scared anymore,” she said. “I knew I had other people on my side who could help me out.”
Other fifth graders to earn main character roles included Riley Granger as young Simba, Celine Winkler as young Nala, Hope Barrett as Scar, Maxwell Ziebinski as Timon, and Tovia Rim as adult Simba.
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DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers April 23 home game against the San Diego Padres has been named “Gibby’s Day” in honor of Kirk Gibson and Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
Gibson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015, and after his diagnosis, the Kirk Gibson Foundation, which was started in 1996, expanded its focus to help improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Gibson was born and raised in metro Detroit, attended Michigan State University, and played for the Detroit Tigers for 12 years of his 17-season career. “Gibby” was a key fixture on the Detroit Tigers 1984 World Series team and won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1988 for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the 1988 World Series, he hit one of the most famous home runs in Major League Baseball history.
Now, Gibson is a special assistant to Tigers team President Scott Harris, and until this season, Gibson was a part-time broadcaster for the Tigers on Fanduel Sports Network. His focus now has shifted to helping the Tigers organization and his foundation.
Gibby’s Day will be a way for fans to participate in various activities at Comerica Park and support the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s. A portion of the proceeds from tickets that are sold through the Kirk Gibson Foundation website will benefit the foundation. For those who can’t attend the game, there are ways to give support through the foundation’s website.
“Kirk is a beloved Tiger and being among his fans is really inspiring, especially when seeing them come together to help support his mission,” Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s CEO Steve Annear said. “This event will really make an impact towards our efforts to continue to support those living with Parkinson’s.”
The April 23 game was chosen intentionally to recognize April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month and honor 23 as Gibson’s jersey number for the Detroit Tigers.
Later this year, the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness will open its doors in Farmington Hills.
Game time for the Gibby’s Day game is 1:10 pm. For more information on the foundation, tickets and the event itself, visit kirkgibsonfoundation.org.
“It’s a great way to highlight all the different cultures and diversity that we have in the city,” said Siddh Sheth, vice chair of the Government Youth Council.
Guests can taste customary foods, be entertained by music and dance, and be immersed in different cultures through a variety of performances. Informative booths hosted by cultural centers, organizations, and student-led clubs will offer deeper insights into the traditions and heritage of various communities, according to organizers.
“Rochester Hills thrives on its rich diversity, and this cultural fair is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the many traditions that make our community so vibrant,” Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett said in a statement. “I highly encourage everyone to join us for a day of learning and celebration that highlights the global spirit of our community.”
During a past Rochester Hills Cultural Fair event, guests were invited to try a variety of tea.
The cultural fair is free and open to all ages. Last year, around 400 people attended the event, which featured roughly 250 participants — including volunteers, performers and people running information booths. More than 20 different cultural groups were represented.
“We invite everyone to join us to experience a vibrant showcase of traditions, music, dance, cuisine, and more,” Youth Council Chair Eliza Pizzuti said in a statement.
“It’s a privilege to learn about and celebrate our community’s people and the cultures that make us stronger.”
The event is sponsored by Emagine Theatres, Cafe 3:16, First State Bank, Modetz Funeral Homes, Rochester Christian University and the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Garth Pleasant Arena is located at 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills. For more information about the cultural fair or to get involved, call (248) 841-2463.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rochester Christian University Theatre Company presents Romeo & Juliet, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Robert Arbaugh.
Performances of Romeo & Juliet will be April 24-26 and May 1-3 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on April 27 and May 4 that begin at 2:30 p.m. All performances will take place on the campus of Rochester Christian University, located at 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills in the Richardson Academic Center Theater.
In Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet meet at a party and it is love at first sight. However, the long-standing feud between their families threatens to keep them apart. Violence and bloodshed ensue as they navigate forbidden love and its fatal consequences.
Tickets are $5 for students and $18 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, veterans, and alumni. Tickets can be purchased online anytime. The in-person box office opens an hour before each performance. To purchase tickets online and find more information, visit www.rcu.edu/theatre. If you have questions, send an e-mail to theatre@rcu.edu. The production is recommended for ages 13 and up.
ROCHESTER HILLS — Stoney Creek High School Theatre Company invites the public to experience its spring production of “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” running April 24-27. The Tony Award-winning musical by Dave Malloy is a high-energy, immersive experience based on a slice of Tolstoy’s “War and Peace,” according to the theatre company. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. April 24-26 and 2 p.m. April 26-27. Tickets are available at https://stoneycreektheatrecompany.ludus.com/index.php.
Library presents ‘Kanopy & Coffee: The Perfect Candidate’ on April 24
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Kanopy & Coffee” at 7 p.m. April 24. Let RHPL plan your evening out. Screen international and indie movies, courtesy of the library’s free streaming subscription service, Kanopy, and cap the night off with delicious coffee and sweet treats.
This month’s film offering is “The Perfect Candidate.” The film was released in 2019 and has an approximate running time of one hour and 44 minutes. It is not rated. A steadfast young doctor’s run for city council sweeps up her family and community as they struggle to accept their town’s first female candidate in Haifaa Al Mansour’s revealing look at the changing roles of women in Saudi Arabia.
Visit Kanopy for more great free films, courtesy of the RHPL. This event is open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call (248) 656-2900.
ROCHESTER HILLS — Three students from Holy Family south campus in Rochester Hills have been named local winners in the 55th annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned the first, second and third-place awards for their school, are Jenna Stewart, first; Isla Soliman, second; and Thomas Viviano, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school’s first-place winner, Stewart’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school.
Her first-place essay now advances to the state-level competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigan will be selected. The top 10 statewide winners, who will be announced in April, will each receive a plaque, a medallion and a cash award of $1,000. Farm Bureau Insurance will also be presenting each top-10 statewide school with a $1,000 check, along with an additional $500 if the school was sponsored by a Farm Bureau Insurance agent.
The traditional annual America & Me Essay Contest Awards Day is scheduled for May 14 in Lansing. The top 10 students and their teachers from across the state will be invited to participate in the daylong group recognitions. The topic of the 2024 -2025 contest was, “My Personal Michigan Hero.”
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 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 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.”
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, timeconsuming, 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.”
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.”
Call Staff Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Man taken to hospital after running around naked, acting ‘bizarre’
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the area of S. Livernois and Brompton Drive for a welfare check at 1:01 a.m. March 22. The caller advised that an unknown naked male attempted to get into his vehicle through the sunroof. The male was last seen on foot in the wooded area of the subdivision. Deputies located the male, 31 of Rochester Hills, who was rambling and acting bizarre. He was ordered to the ground and taken into protective custody due to the nature of the call and his behavior. When asked what he had ingested (narcotics), he replied, “Everything.”
Deputies transported the male to the hospital for medical attention and evaluation. He was then turned over to hospital staff, who were advised on the circumstances. Deputies were able to locate his wife and parents. His wife advised that she had no knowledge that he had left their residence
and that there is no history of drug abuse. She also checked their residence and found nothing. She further advised that his family does have a history of mental illness, but he had not been diagnosed.
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies
received information that a Rochester Hills resident had an active felony warrant for receiving and concealing stolen property, and that he was driving a red 2009 Dodge Caliber at 8:35 p.m. March 24.
Deputies received a notification that the suspect car was near the area of Rochester Road and Owendale Road. Deputies responded to the area, located the vehicle, contacted the driver and arrested him on the felony warrant. A search of his vehicle revealed a loaded Glock 17 9mm handgun. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver, 23 of Rochester Hills, was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending arraignment.
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the area of S. Adams and Avon
roads for a welfare check on a female subject at 1:31 a.m. March 22. Deputies located the subject, 35 of Ferndale, who said she had run out of gas. She appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. Deputies went back to the patrol vehicle and, upon returning, found she was unconscious. Deputies administered one dose of Naloxone to her.
The Rochester Hills Fire Department was summoned to the scene. Deputies administered two additional doses to the victim. The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived and took over care. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital where she was listed in stable condition.
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies re-
sponded to 2228 Crooks Road on the report of a suspicious woman carrying a backpack who was loitering in a shopping plaza at 6:37 p.m. March 25. The caller stated the woman had been peering into parked vehicles while in the parking lot. Deputies located the female, 35 of Burton, at which time she identified herself by a false name. Once identified, deputies learned that she had a valid warrant out of the 71-A District Court. The female was arrested and taken into custody. Following her arrest, a search of her person and belongings revealed suspected narcotics in her backpack. While being transported to the Oakland County Jail, she complained about a medical issue. She was then transported to the hospital for examination and clearance. Once released from the hospital, she was transported to jail for lodging.
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sexual conduct in the second-degree, two counts of child sexually abusive material, and two counts of child sexually abusive activity over several years.
According to McDonald, the ruling holds Levran accountable for his crimes and provides justice for his victims.
“The victims were heard, and their stories were believed. Zvi Levran is guilty,” McDonald stated via the release.
Each count of criminal sexual assault in the third-degree is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, according to the prosecutor. She intends to ask the court for a maximum sentence, according to the release.
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McDonald shared what Levran’s plea means.
“Levran’s victims will not be re-traumatized by the burden of testifying at trial. It also spares them any further uncertainty about the outcome of this case,” McDonald stated via the release.
According to court records, Levran was booked in November 2022 and remains in the Oakland County Jail.
“The case has gone on for a long time. This was an important step to bringing it to resolution,” said Levran’s attorney, Jonathan Jones. “We expect that many of the complainant witnesses will speak at sentencing, as is their right. There is a lot to do to prepare for that and we look forward to that day.”
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Granger said she felt more confident on stage this time around, after having played Crush the turtle in ‘Finding Nemo Kids’ the year prior.
“With my experience last year, I remember I was really scared, but once I saw the audience, I realized, ‘You can’t go wrong with all these people that are ready to see you perform because of how much you worked,’” she said. “So this time, since all of my peers were next to me and walking through the savannah with me, I was ready to do anything because they were by my side.”
Ziebinski, who made his acting debut as the outspoken meerkat Timon, provided some comic relief on stage.
“In one of the scenes, I had to put on a grass skirt and do a hula dance, so I was a little nervous about that at the start, but then it went away,” he said. “It was pretty fun. I enjoyed making new friends and getting a chance to shine my light.”
Fourth graders Santiago Montero served as Mufasa; Ruth Swanson was Sarabi; Blake Dillard played the role of Zazu; Videesh Patel was named Pumbaa; and
Scarlett Watson was chosen as adult Nala. Fourth grader Sofia Papakonstantinou performed as Shenzi, along with classmates Luke Hunnicutt as Banzai and Anthony Shammami as Ed.
“After the show was done, I felt like everybody felt accomplished,” Dillard said. “We did something to feel good about ourselves and we were all happy.”
Many more students made up the ensemble, performing in multiple roles — as elephants, giraffes, lionesses, birds, wildebeests, zebras, buzzards, and hyenas. Fifth graders Sofia Caruso, Addilyn Hoekstra and Leanna Zhang were among them.
“At first, when I got my part and I was (in) the ensemble, I was thinking it wasn’t very important in the show because the ensemble didn’t have any talking parts, but toward the end of the show, once we were doing our last performance, I realized that everybody relies on each other and everyone needs each other to complete the show,” Caruso said.
“There’s not one small part,” added Thomason. “Every single character makes the entire show work.”
Hoekstra said she loved how everyone knew how to be the character they were assigned to be, and how “they could make it
come to life.”
“Everyone was very committed and it was a lot of work,” she said. “Some songs were in a different language, an African language, and we all had to learn it and make sure that we pronounced it right.”
The one-hour performance of “The Lion King Kids” drew smiles, awe, and laughter from the crowd, which erupted in thunderous applause as the curtains closed on a restored pride rock.
Zhang, a zebra and member of the hyena army, said there’s one thing she hopes everyone will take home from the club’s performance.
“Everyone can do something if they work hard for it,” she said.
“It couldn’t have possibly been pulled off with just one person,” added Granger. “It
took everyone to build courage and make a big performance and dance and sing — it was like a big wave washing over the audience of how amazing it was and it took the whole group. I’m very happy that we all did our part.”
In 20 years of teaching, Thomason said she has never been more proud to be a part of something than the Musson Drama Club.
“There is just some magic to it,” she said. “It’s like my dreams and wishes come true when I watch them and I see all the pieces we put together, and the hard, hard, hard work that we do. It’s what I always imagined it would be, right from the very beginning, and then some — the students always excel.”
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
A local charity event is back to help clear out clutter and protect your personal information. On Saturday, April 26th, from noon to 2 pm, Caron Koteles Riha, Realtor and Rochester resident, will be hosting her 7th Annual Shred Day in support of New Day Foundation for Families Fighting Cancer. You can safely dispose of your sensitive documents while making a di erence in your community. Our friendly volunteers will be present to assist you and tackle the shredding!
“I am delighted to host our 7th Annual Shred Event for the bene t of New Day Foundation. It’s important to raise funds and community awareness for such a good cause,” said Koteles Riha. A shred truck will be parked in the lot of Real Estate One in Rochester, 1002 N. Main St. in Rochester, April 26th, 12pm to 2pm. e public is welcome to stop by with paper. e event is free, but donations will be accepted with checks payable to New Day Foundation. Caron Koteles Riha will personally match all donations received during the event!
Rain, snow or shine, we’ll be there! Mark your calendars and spread the word!
For more details about Caron’s Community Shred Event, contact Caron Koteles Riha at (248)-379-6651 or Caron@CaronKoteles.com.
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Believe it or not, there is more to gardens than planting flowers.
Landscapes, patios, gardens and all sorts of curated outdoor environments are more than places where flowers go — they are places to express yourself.
“To me, gardens are just a great opportunity to create or decorate an outdoor space or room that allows the place to invite nature and wildlife in, and it also gives you a relaxing break from challenging lives,” Sue Keehn, chair of the Harrison Township Beautification Committee, said. “It’s really art in itself and an outlet for everybody to create a spot in their life that’s a place for reflection and peace. … The things that you choose for your garden are a reflection of you.”
Decorating a garden is a personal project that can be approached in different ways, but Keehn recommends taking a few steps when planning out the garden before setting a decoration down.
Beyond finding out the dimensions of the space, composition of the soil, what the natural light and shade coverage of the area is, and how much time and effort maintaining the desired living elements will take, a key consideration is how the landscape will affect the people within it.
“It needs to be a place of reminiscing, a place of conversation … someplace that’s contemplative,” Keehn said. “That would come up first, and then certainly how the particular artifact(s) or sculpture(s) … might affect the people that would view them. Art is meant to cause stimulation and conversation.”
Traci Schwartz, store manager at Piechnik’s Garden Gate in Oakland Township, said decorations can be a way of adding interesting elements to a garden where the environment or plants might not always be the most aesthetically spectacular.
“Let’s say (a garden) has some hardscapes, so it’s more stone or even evergreen,” Schwartz said. “It’s a beautiful look, it’s usually a more tailored look, and the color doesn’t change. Putting some garden art of some sort can bring color or interest to those areas. … A lot of our perennial gardens are seasonal, so adding some elements of true garden art is going to give interest to that space when those plants are not in bloom.”
A garden’s theme, if a specific theme is chosen, can also influence how one selects the decorations to go within it.
“There’s so many garden themes,” Keehn said. “Herb gardens, Asian, shade gardens, cottage, something of a specific color. Even moon gardens; there are some folks who come home at night and that’s the only time they can view their garden. There are plants that will be bright enough to show up at night — those are your whites and pastels — and there are some plants that open their blooms only at night. … If you’re going to go in with those, go the whole hog. Make the theme a reality.”
Items for gardens can be found in many places. Schwartz said garden stores like Piechnik’s can provide a wide variety of decorations — art ranging from globes, cement and metal elements like statues, benches, and more — that fit into gardens and landscapes. One particular class of item Schwartz is interested in is solar-powered lighting elements.
“Sometimes I feel (solar items) can extend the beauty of your garden from a daytime space to a nighttime space,” Schwartz said. “Maybe during the daytime the flowers or your perennial garden or your landscape gets the attention, but once the sun starts to set, some of these other elements can then take center stage.”
Solar lighting can range from straightforward stakes to globes and sculptures that charge during the day and come to life at night.
“I think in Michigan we actually have a very short window to enjoy the outdoors, even into the evening hours,” Schwartz said. “Even having a string of party lights by a sitting area brings off some ambient light, but you can also do that with solar-powered lighting as well.”
Keehn finds decorations for her gardens in a variety of places. She promotes reusing found items and finding uses for items that may run against their originally intended use.
“I do a lot of estate sales and looking at different containers you wouldn’t consider, things that have some age to them that you could, perhaps, grow some moss on and make them look even more a part of the garden,” Keehn said. “Things that are simple that you could do are a birdbath. … You can use either water or a small fountain in them, which is great for that tricking water effect and also attracts wildlife. Or you could plant them with, perhaps, succulents on two layers. They look beautiful that way and they are low maintenance.”
Garden decorations do not have to only be aesthetic. Many items that can decorate gardens also serve different purposes, including bringing certain animals and insects to an area. Bright items can bring hummingbirds and orioles, while other elements can provide homes for pollinators.
“When we’re thinking about gardens these days, it’s very important to consider pollinators,” Keehn said.
Playing to the senses is also something to keep in mind. Plants can provide scents, while decorations can be a source of complimentary sounds, such as the trickling of a fountain or the ringing of wind chimes.
While there are different approaches, philosophies, themes and ideas as to how and why to decorate gardens, most important is that you find satisfaction from the garden you create.
“I think people should be really free to express themselves, no different from how they express themselves and decorate the inside,” Schwartz said. “I am a big believer that anything goes. … It really has to be something that speaks to you, something that you’re going to enjoy seeing there in your garden.”
24A/ROCHESTER POST • APRIL 17, 2025
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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-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
ABOVE: The passenger compartment and frame sets off the cerulean blue prewar 1930 “Wiggy” MG M-Type that the Klemmers own.
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.”
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APRIL 17
Prescription drug disposal: Presentation by Oakland County Health Division, 7 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register at calendar.rhpl.org or (248) 656-2900
APRIL 18-19
Easter Bunny visits: Free walk-up events, also petting farm April 18, bring own camera, noon-6 p.m. both days, gazebo in Festival Park, north of Walton Boulevard and east of Adams Road, thevorh.com/events
APRIL 19
Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal tour: Learn history of manmade waterway that dates back to 1837, participants will drive to multiple locations, bring bag lunch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., meet in hall at Clinton Township Historical Village, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, register at rochesterhills.org/musprograms
APRIL 24
Luncheon on the Aisle: Fundraiser for Meadow Brook Theatre, also includes cash bar, bake shop, raffle, and scenes, music and talkback from “The Rat Pack Lounge,” plus meteorologist Karen Carter as mistress of ceremonies, doors at 10:30 a.m., box lunch at 11:30 a.m., and welcome and more at noon, MBT (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 377-3300, meadowbrooktheatreguild.com
Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast: Keynote by Captain Brian Udell (survived four hours in ocean with multiple injuries after ejecting from fighter aircraft at supersonic speed), 7-9 a.m., OU Credit Union O’rena, 569 Pioneer Drive in Rochester, register at rochesterareaprayerbreakfast.com
Kanopy & Coffee: Watch “The Perfect Candidate” (2019) through Rochester Hills Public Library’s free streaming subscription service while enjoying java and sweet treats, 7 p.m., 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register at calendar.rhpl.org or (248) 656-2900
APRIL 25
Meadow Brook Garden Club: Hear lecture about
“Patagonia – From Giant Trees to Tiny Cushions,” 10 a.m. (coffee and refreshments at 9:15 a.m.), Meadow Brook Hall (on campus of Oakland University), 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, next meeting held May 16, (248) 364-6210, mbgcmembers@gmail.com, meadowbrookhall.org/gardenclub
APRIL 26
Healthy Heartscreening: Free event with electrocardiogram and blood pressure, body mass index and blood glucose checks, also meet with doctor about weight loss, diet and nutrition, plus stroke assessment, 7-11 a.m., Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 1101 W. University Drive, henryford.com/campaign/ healthy-heart-screening-event
Wine, Wit & Wisdom fundraiser: Hear experts from world of about arts, crime, history and business, also dinner, drinks, silent auction and 50-50, for ages 21 and older, 6-9:30 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register by April 21, (248) 656-2900, rhpl.org, read story at candgnews.com
Honeybee Hangouts: Visit hives, try on beekeeper outfit, sample honey and more, noon-1 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, register at rochesterhills.org/musprograms
Earth Day 5K: 9 a.m., Bloomer Park, 345 John R Road in Rochester, rararecreation.org/events/ _5k_races.php
Cultural Fair: Free event features food, music, dance and other performances from around world, also booths presented by cultural centers, organizations and student-led clubs, noon-3 p.m., Garth Pleasant Arena at Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 841-2463
Shred event: Securely dispose of documents, noon-2 p.m., Real Estate One, 1002 N. Main St. in Rochester, free but donations accepted for New Day Foundation for Families Fighting Cancer (with match from realtor Caron Koteles Riha), (248) 379-6651, caron@caronkoteles.com
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Wine and beer tasting fundraiser: Presented by Rochester Rotary, also includes hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, silent auction and 50-50, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bordine’s of Rochester Hills, 1835 S. Rochester Road, rochesterrotaryclub.org
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‘Songs for the Spring’: Performance by Rochester Community Chorus, 7:30 p.m., group also hosts open rehearsals at 7:45 p.m. Mondays, St. Mary of the Hills, 2675 John R Road in Rochester Hills, rochestercom munitychorus.org
Oakland County Quilt Guild meeting: Hear lecture titled “Myth: Quilting is an Expensive Hobby,” 7-9 p.m., First Congregational Church of Rochester, 1315 N. Pine St., oaklandcountyquiltguild.com
‘The Rat Pack Lounge’: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. leave heaven to perform one final show on earth, select dates April 23-May 18, Meadow Brook Theatre (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 377-3300, see times at mbtheatre.com
Art exhibit: See works by graduating Oakland University graphic design and studio art students, on display noon-5 p.m. daily (except Mondays) until May 11, Oakland University Art Gallery (room 208 in Wilson Hall), 371 Wilson Blvd. in Rochester, ouartgallery.org
‘Romeo and Juliet’: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays April 24-27 and May 1-4, Richardson Academic Center Theater on campus of Rochester Christian University, 800 W. Avon Road in Rochester Hills, rcu.edu/theatre
Widowed Friends movie club: Meets every second Tuesday of month, Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barkley Circle, shows and times TBD, contact Valerie at (248) 701-9567 or widowedfriends9@gmail.com, widowedfriends.com
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve activities: Story & STEAM(ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every second and fourth Friday of month) and Nature Tales Classic (story, snack and craft, ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month), 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org
Rochester Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Pixley Memorial Hall, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester, (248) 828-5649, www.4890.toastmastersclubs.org
Live entertainment: Includes tributes to Cher and Bee Gees (8 p.m. April 18), AC/DC (8 p.m. April 25), and Michael Jackson (7 p.m. April 27), The Roxy, 401 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, (248) 453-5285, theroxyrochester.com/events
• 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 51 N. Broadway in Lake Orion, forknpintlakeorion.com, (248) 845-4476
Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays May 3-Oct. 25, new temporary location at East Parking Platform, 415 East St. in Rochester, downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market
Support groups: Find meetups for grief, alzheimer’s/ dementia, parkinson’s, memory loss and more, OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 656-1403, opccenter.org
Lupus support group: Meets 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/supportgroups
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
ADHD meetings: Hosted by CHADD of Eastern Oakland County, for adults and parents, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Zoom, see schedule on chadd.net/chapter-events/527
Raymond Frampton, born February 1,1934 and died February 18, 2025. Elizabeth Rose Langley Frampton, born July 1,1937 and died April 7, 2025.
It is with deep love and gratitude that we honor the lives of our dear parents, Raymond and Elizabeth Frampton, who shared 66 years of marriage, dedication, and love. Together, they made the world brighter, from their early years in England to their journey as immigrants to the United States in 1968, settling frst in Detroit, Michigan and later moving to Rochester, Michigan.
Raymond, a proud British Army veteran who served in the Suez Canal confict, was an electrical engineer, always the problem-solver, dedicated to fxing and maintaining production lines in factories. Elizabeth, a loving mother and teacher, managed and taught at the Rochester Cooperative Nursery School, where she shared her love of English games with children. Later, she managed the Fine China Department at Jacobsons, making lifelong friends along the way.
In their retirement years, they moved to Fort Myers, Florida, where they enjoyed the sunshine and their lanai, but eventually relocated to Tappahannock, Virginia, to be closer to their son, Alan. Together, they were active members of their community—Raymond volunteered at the local hospital, driving the shuttle bus and delivering newspapers to patients, while Elizabeth worked in the medical records department and served as President of the Women’s Club of Essex County. During her presidency her club installed a monument in the middle of town honoring all those from Essex County who served in the military. Raymond wore his war medal to the dedication.
Teir pride in their family was unwavering. Tey were especially proud of their son, Alan, a decorated Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. In their fnal years, Alan lovingly cared for them.
We were fortunate to have several family gatherings where we celebrated a holiday together, stayed together and had fun together. Tey loved all their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Raymond and Elizabeth are survived by their children, Alan John Frampton, Louise Frampton Millar and Michael Millar, Colin David Frampton and Deborah King. Grandchildren, Sean Edward Barton and Audrey Barton, Andrew Charles and Alexa Barton, Katherine Elizabeth Barton, Sara and Cody King. Great grandchildren, Hannah Elizabeth, Henry Edward and Jake Parsons. Also survived by Daphne Potts and Rita Cox, Raymond’s sisters David (nephew) and Dymphna, Jennifer Tarnya (niece) and family John Langley, Elizabeth’s brother. Nephew, Richard and Niki Langley, Nieces Lucy and Chloe. Oliver, Hellen and Keith Watkins. Tomas and Jenny, Steven and Jane Smith, Emma and Emma Sladden.
A celebration of their lives will take place in early June, where family and friends will gather to honor them and refect on the incredible love they shared. Raymond and Elizabeth are together again for eternity.
Tey were always one, and they will never be apart.
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