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MADISON HEIGHTS — Following a guilty plea by his co-conspirator in a pay-to-play scheme, a former Hazel Park board president for the Madison District Public Schools Neighborhood has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he received bribe Enrichment first money and avoided paying taxes. formed in the Albert Morrison, 62, president of the MDPS Board early 2000s. The of Education from 2012 to 2018, pleaded guilty on April late Jan Parisi, a 25 before U.S. District Judge Laurie Michelson. Morrison former mayor of will be sentenced Aug. 28.

Hazel Park who Investigators say Morrison’s co-conspirator and LIBRAR on page 12A died in October long-time friend, John David, 65, paid him more than 2021, helped $560,000 in bribe money, cutting checks through Dastart the group vid’s company, Emergency Restoration, which Morrison as a club focused cashed through his own company, Comfort Consulting. on beautification In exchange, they said Morrison awarded Emergency Resefforts.

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GROUP DISBANDS DUE TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES

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HAZEL PARK — For around 20 years, Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment has brightened the community with curbside appeal awards, gardening projects and more.

Now, due to dwindling membership and other concerns, the group has decided to disband.

HPNE first formed in the early 2000s.

The late Jan Parisi, a former mayor of Hazel Park who died in October 2021, helped start the group as a club focused on beautification efforts. That is also when most members first

joined.

Andy LeCureaux, a member of the Hazel Park City Council, described the way Parisi and HPNE inspired the residents.

“One of the things about (HPNE) is it showcased some of the beautiful yards that are hidden gems in the city. There were garden tours, and to sit in some of the backyards, it was like an oasis, where you wouldn’t know a freeway is a block away. It inspired me to do more with my own yard,” LeCureaux said. “Jan was a hometown girl — she was born in West Virginia, but she graduated from school here, she lived her life here, and she loved Hazel Park.

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She wanted to show the beauty of our town and the people who take pride in where they live.”

Darlene Shaughnessy and Leigh McLaughlin were among the core members of HPNE. In a series of emails, they discussed the difficult decision to disband the group, which had about a dozen core members in recent years.

“My feelings are sad, a bit frustrated, and that it was necessary,” said Shaughnessy, the club vice-president.

She noted that while last year was a “great year,” with more activity than usual, it also saw membership continue to decline, with more work spread among those who remained.

“I think the pandemic had an effect on everyone,” added McLaughlin, HPNE’s secretary from 2006 to 2022. “Quarantine forced us all to do things differently, and it allowed us to reflect on the things that mattered most to us. For some of us, it’s health matters, or taking care of ailing family.”

In recent years, the group would often meet inside Baldwin House on East Woodward Heights Boulevard in Hazel Park, with members paying annual dues of $2 a year.

Together, they would brainstorm ideas for ways to enhance the town and divvy up volunteer duties.

One of the club’s goals was to encourage pride in home ownership. HPNE would recognize exceptionally well-maintained homes with awards during the warm months, as well as for seasonal decor at Halloween.

Homes were nominated by residents, who were invited to share any aesthetically appealing properties that caught their eye.

Those addresses were shared on Facebook, at which point club members were dispatched to evaluate them based on elements such as flowers, brick or decor items, originality and general upkeep.

“Three to four people would divide the city and spend three summer months going up and down neighborhood streets, placing award signs on lawns, along with a letter for bragging rights,” Shaughnessy said. “Garden bragging rights in Hazel Park are taken very seriously by the residents — we’re hoping another group will take over this activity. At times, it was very hard to make a decision on just one or two houses, due to serious neighbor competition.”

Winners kept the large yellow-and-red sign for a week before the next home was chosen.

“Those signs are expensive!” said McLaughlin. “We know some folks think they’re ugly, but you can see them from very

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“We tacked on awards for Halloween decorations, too, when we realized there were folks that might not be good at regular summer plants, but who were really great at decking out their houses in spooky stuff,” she said. “Believe it or not, we also did the winter holidays, but we had to let it go.

There was really no practical way to put a sign in the ground when it’s frozen.”

HPNE also undertook gardening projects, such as the flower circle at Kennedy Park at the corner of Merrill and Pearl avenues. The circle there is about 15 feet across, with a hazelnut tree — Hazel Park’s namesake — in the middle, surrounded by a variety of hardy plants such as sedums, daylilies and rose bushes, as well as tulips in the spring. Club members helped maintain the circle, but now the city’s Beautification Commission will handle it.

There is also a community garden there, which HPNE installed in 2005.

“At first, the soil was so depleted it didn’t even have worms,” McLaughlin said.

“We found so many odd screws, nuts and bolts — there was even an old stove buried there. The city knocked down an old building, got us access to water, and put a fence around the garden. Now it’s got some of the best soil in Hazel Park to grow vegetables in.”

Two years ago, HPNE participated in the Library Garden Refresh Project at the Hazel Park District Library, adding more drought-resistant perennials and pollinatorfriendly plants, as well as a mix of bark mulch, eggshells, banana peels and compost to enrich the soil. The plantings were finished this year, and Shaughnessy said she plans to continue gardening there as a private citizen.

She also said HPNE was known for the high level of physical labor it contributed.

In addition to the gardens, club members participated in park cleanups and tree plantings, maintained landscaping at the corner of Nine Mile and John R roads, set up holiday lights at Hazel Park City Hall, and more.

The group also held community fundraisers, organized citywide garage sales, and participated in events such as the city’s Memorial Day Parade, and the Hazel Park Schools’ Hometown Huddle.

Members say the group was very passionate about its work.

“We were loud, very vocal,” Shaughnessy said. “We also loved to eat and made every excuse to have food. We were loyal to our neighbors, and the city’s future.

“We now hope that some of our activities will continue in the community,” she said. “Our legacy can be seen on numerous park benches, in gardens, and in resident memories throughout the city.”

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PARADE COMMITTEE PUTS OUT CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — It’s been nearly four years since the last Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade. It finally returns this year, with a different route due to road construction, and there is still time to sign up as a participant.

The parade will start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27 — the weekend before Memorial Day, which saves on overtime costs for city staff. The parade will depart from Wilkinson Middle School at 26524 John R Road and proceed north on John R Road. It will then turn east onto 11 Mile Road and continue to Madison High School, 915 E. 11 Mile Road. A memorial service will then take place on the high school’s football field.

Those who want to walk or drive in the parade have until Saturday, May 20 to register online at madisonheightsparade.org, or by emailing mhparade@gmail.com. Those eligible include veterans and veteran groups, school bands, entertainers, local businesses, community groups, the owners of classic cars and more. Elected officials are also welcome, although they must currently represent the city of Madison Heights. No campaigning is allowed.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

TOP: Racers spring into action during the Madison Heights “Run for the Health of It” 5K Run/Walk, held April 22 at Suarez Friendship Woods. This year’s race started and ended outside the Red Oaks Nature Center. Many people also enjoy walking in the event, which tours parts of the city before returning to the nature center in the woods.

ABOVE LEFT: Braxton Sipes finishes the race in first place. He has participated in the event for years.

ABOVE RIGHT: Coreen Porter, of Madison Heights, runs with her son Matthew, 6. It was Matthew’s first 5K.

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METRO DETROIT — In an effort to grow the game of football for girls through the state of Michigan, Rochester Stoney Creek, Rochester, Rochester Adams, Madison Heights Bishop Foley, and Clawson High School have taken a giant step forward.

A condensed and laid-back version last season — Stoney Creek, Adams, and Rochester — teamed up as a Rochester Community Schools team to go head-to-head against the co-op team of Bishop Foley and Clawson in a girls flag football matchup.

“It was brought up to us through the Michigan High School Coaches Association from the Detroit Lions about growing the game, especially to its female viewers,” Stoney Creek head football coach Nick Merlo said. “So, trying to start girls flag football was a top priority in the NFL, and they reached out to our coaches association looking for individuals to start this up, so we volunteered ourselves.”

Backed by Merlo, Bishop Foley head football coach Brian Barnes and Rochester football coach Nick Reed, the “First Four” Michigan High School teams of Holly High School, Lapeer High School, Madison Heights Bishop Foley United and Rochester Community Schools will compete in the 2023 Michigan Girls High School Flag Football Pilot League this season.

Barnes said the trial run last season was a huge success with both his girls and Rochester’s team.

Madison Heights Bishop Foley United, a co-op girls flag football team with Clawson High School, was scheduled to face Rochester Community Schools at Ford Field on May 7, after press time.

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MHSAA and Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation team up for Cardiac Awareness Month

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The Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation — set up in Kimberly Anne Gillary’s memory by her father, Randy, and mother, Sue — has raised more than $1.72 million and donated more than 850 automated external defibrillators to Michigan high schools.

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METRO DETROIT — Kimberly Anne Gillary was well on her way to an exciting athletic career at Troy Athens High School in 2000, earning a varsity letter in both swimming and water polo in her freshman year.

Wes Leonard was an athletic icon at Fennville High School in 2011 between his impact on the football field and on the basketball court.

Most recently, in 2023, Cartier Woods deserved more time on the basketball court to play the game he loved for Detroit Collegiate Preparatory Academy at Northwestern.

“At 15, (Kimberly) was more mature than many people I knew at 50, and when I say that, her focus was on other people and not on herself,” said Randy Gillary, Kimberly’s father. “To me, that’s one of the signs of maturity, with realizing it’s about everyone else and not about yourself. She was always focused on her friends, her family and doing what she could do to help other people.”

Besides all being athletes, these young people had their promising lives cut short due to cardiac arrest during their respective athletic games.

Eighty other students have lost their lives to cardiac arrest since 1999, according to the Kimberly

Anne Gillary Foundation.

Randy Gillary, founder of the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation, has teamed up with the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the second year in a row in honor of Cardiac Awareness Month in April.

“What these foundations do is they provide funding to help schools and organizations get more (automated external defibrillators),” MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl said. “It’s easy to partner with our foundation people who are part of that group during this month to increase awareness and really keep the conversation going.

Truth be told, our efforts and the megaphone we have are probably improved and enhanced, given what happened with Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills player who had a cardiac arrest in real time on national television. I think the big takeaway is, when you have certified people and you have the proper equipment, like an AED, present, minutes don’t matter — seconds matter.”

Randy Gillary and his wife, Sue Gillary, whose daughter, Kimberly, died in 2000 during a Troy Athens water polo game at Birmingham Groves High School, created the charitable foundation in honor of their daughter, and they have since made a significant contribution to cardiac awareness within schools.

After Kimberly’s passing, the Gillary family

immediately began raising money toward AEDs to donate to schools, and they donated their first pair of AEDs to Troy Athens and Birmingham Groves high schools.

Since then, the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation has raised more than $1.72 million, donated more than 850 AEDs to Michigan high schools, and drew up the original cardiac response draft for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Now that the majority of Michigan high schools carry at least one AED, the MHSAA and the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation are focused on one particular objective.

“What my goal is, I want every school to be a MI HEARTSafe School, which the cardiac emergency response plan and cardiac emergency response team are part of the requirements to be a MI HEARTSafe School,” Randy Gillary said.

“That’s what I’m looking for, is to have all schools become MI HEARTSafe Schools.”

The MI HEARTSafe School program, which is supported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, was not only designed to raise awareness and help schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrests, but also recognize schools who have met certain criteria to become a MI HEARTSafe School.

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“It was a pretty awesome experience,” Barnes said. “Our girls had a blast, and his girls had a blast.”

Now, in conjunction with the Lions and the MHSCA, the four teams will play a threegame schedule in 2023 that was scheduled to begin with a 7-on-7 matchup held on May 7, after press time, at Ford Field.

Along with using both Ford Field and the Lions Headquarters in Allen Park for the league’s third game, the Lions are also donating uniforms, flags and footballs for the teams.

“Our coaches association has gotten a partnership with the Detroit Lions’ football educational department,” Barnes said. “We were just talking about ways the Lions could be involved to help grow the game. The Lions have been awesome, and the education department has been awesome there.”

With 32 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics schools offering scholarships for girls flag football, and eight states that have it as an official high school sport in the United States, the potential for the league is already exponential after doubling in size after one season.

There are challenges, including the idea of potentially adding another sport to an already saturated spring season filled with athletics, but it will be hard to argue against making it a Michigan High School Athletic Association sanctioned sport if the demand is there.

At the very least, friendships and strides to grow the game will be made along the way.

‘It’s super cool to get a bunch of kids out there willing to learn something new and be excited about it,” Barnes said. “They naturally come together, and I think a lot of them, especially the older girls, recognize and appreciate how, and I don’t want to be too dramatic, but it’s kind of a monumental thing, and I think they recognize that and support each other.”

The second game of the season will be played at Stoney Creek High School on May 13, and the season will conclude on May 21 at Lions team headquarters in Allen Park.

By next season, maybe more schools will join in on the excitement and be a part of something special taking place.

For now, Merlo said he has one major goal this season with his team.

“I think the overall goal is to provide an opportunity to play this awesome game and create lifelong relationships through this game,” Merlo said. “The game teaches so much about life.”

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MERMAIDS AT CIVIC CENTER PARK

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library and the Madison Heights Active Adult Center will host a special event called “Mythical Mermaids & Merfolk” at Civic Center Park, behind Madison Heights City Hall at 360 W. 13 Mile Road, from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20.

The event will feature a mermaid appearance with stories, bubbles and crafts, and attendees are encouraged to dress up in costumes. To register for the event, visit eventbrite.com and search “Mythical Mermaids & Merfolk.”

ADULT LEGO NIGHT

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road, will host an Adult Lego Night starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17.

The free event will feature thousands of Lego bricks for attendees to use. One can also bring their own Lego set. For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Department of Public Services, located at 801 Ajax Drive, on the west side of John R Road between 12 Mile and 13 Mile roads, has a compost bin available with free, screened, cured compost for residents to take on a first come, first served basis. Bring your own container and shovel. At the circle drive, turn right into the parking lot outside the gate. The bin is in the back of the parking lot. Take care to avoid heavy vehicles and equipment moving in the lot, and do not pass through the gate unless visiting the animal shelter. The DPS typically receives about 100 yards of compost per season (April through May), and tries to keep the bin stocked, although demand is often high, and there may be periods where the bin is empty. When the compost is fully exhausted, wood chips will be available at this location instead. For more information, call the department at (248) 589-2294.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library will host an online discussion with New York Times bestselling author Courtney Summers about her new book, “I’m The Girl,” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 20.

The link to register is https://libraryc.org/mhlibrary/26559. The book is a thriller that follows Georgia, a 16-year-old girl investigating the murder of a teen. She teams up with the victim’s older sister to bring the killer to justice, but the odds are against them as their search leads them to people with extraordinary wealth and power.

Prior works by Summers include other novels for young adults such as “Cracked Up to Be,” “All The Rage” and “Sadie.” Summers lives and writes in Canada.

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CALENDAR MAY 12-13

‘Flung’: 8 p.m. May 12 and 2 and 8 p.m. May 13, Rosedale Community Players, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

MAY 13

National Frog Jumping Day: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, (248) 858-0916 Art & Garden Fair: Inaugural event featuring open air crafts market, participatory sidewalk chalk mural, sustainable living demonstrations and more, 10 a.m.4 p.m., downtown Huntington Woods, linktr.ee/hwagf Walk for Justice fundraiser: Also silent auction, kids activities and zoo admission, proceeds assist with legal aid for low-income families and U.S. military veterans, 8 a.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, walkforjustice.org, info@walkforjustice. org, (313) 361-6340

MAY 16

Reading at the Reserve: Storytime and craft with

guest readers, 10:30-11:30 a.m., The Reserve at Red Run, 30031 Dequindre Road in Madison Heights, (248) 588-7763

MAY 18

Ukelele Club: Meets 3-4:30 p.m., Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Digging into the Past: Archaeology and Oakland County Parks: Virtual presentation by historian Carol Bacak-Egbo, 7-8 p.m., facebook.com/ocparks

MAY 19

A Walk in the Woods: Take a free naturalist-guided nature hike (no pets), 10-11 a.m., Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, registration required, (248) 858-0916

MAY 20

Mythical Mermaids & Merfolk: Stories, bubbles, crafts and guest appearance, costumes encouraged, 11 a.m.-noon, Civic Center Park, Pavilion A, 360 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, register at bit.ly/ mhmerfolk

MAY 19-21

‘Into The Woods’: 8 p.m. May 19-20 and 2 p.m. May 21, Birmingham Village Players, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com, (248) 644-2075

MAY 25

Madison Science Night: All-you-can-eat buffet, science lab exhibits, rock wall, petting zoo, pony rides, exotic animal show, raffles and more, 5-8:30 p.m., Wilkinson Middle School, 26524 John R Road in Madison Heights, (248) 399-0455

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Memorial Day Parade: 10 a.m., Wilkinson Middle School to Madison High School in Madison Heights, facebook.com/MadisonParade

ONGOING

Family game day: 1-6 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us LEGO/Pokémon Club: Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Between the Covers Book Club: Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every last Wednesday of month through November, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us

LitWits Books Club: Meets every fourth Monday of month, locations and times vary, madison-heights. org/library, (248) 588-7763 Author Talks: May 10 and 20, June 7, 15 and 28, July 15, 20 and 25, and Aug. 23, Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 588-7763, libraryc.org/mhlibrary/upcoming Ham Radio Club: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Ferndale Senior Group: Meets 11 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 544-6767, ext. 503, ferndalemi.gov/departments parks-recreation Postpartum support group: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays until June 7, Nature’s Playhouse, 703 Livernois St. in Ferndale, register at jlive.app/events/4178 Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups

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In order to be part of the program, schools must have a written cardiac response plan, a certain percentage of staff and coaches having completed the CPR/AED training, one cardiac response drill per year, a cardiac response team, a sufficient number of routinely inspected AEDs and identified AED locations, and athletic group screenings that are in conjunction with the Michigan high school screening form.

While schools continue to join the program, Uyl said he hopes more schools take part in the program. “(There’s) not enough,” Uyl said. “Of our 748 member high schools, the number right now is a little less than 200. Obviously, the Michigan HEARTSafe schools, those are elementary schools, middle schools and high schools. Most of our attention is at the high school level, and that’s part of our reason for being at the table is that we want to see those numbers go up. There’s still work to be done.

I’m never going to be satisfied because this is an area that, until you have every school that

is a part of the program, that’s just not good enough.”

As efforts continue to be made to not only raise awareness, but work together with schools across Michigan to make sure another young life isn’t lost, the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation’s donations of AEDs have already been used to save at least nine lives.

In 2021, Evart High School’s Danny Witbeck suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice, but a quick response from coaches and teammates to grab an AED helped save his life. Today, Witbeck plays

baseball at Northwood University. That’s what cardiac awareness month is all about, and that’s what keeps the Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation and the MHSAA going with their efforts.

“The best parts of our meetings, when we meet here, is when we get to hear the stories — from a person involved — of another cardiac save from the action plan or AED used, and that’s really what keeps our work going,” Uyl said.

To learn more about how to become a MI HEARTSafe School, visit migrc.org for more details.

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However, many look at such tasks with dread or anxiety and are unsure where to begin.

“I think that it’s a good idea to start in a room that really bothers you on a day-to-day basis,” said Kara Desmond, owner of Utterly Uncluttered. “So if the first room that you see when you walk in the door is cluttered and messy and makes your cortisol spike, I think that might be a good place to start, because it is something that affects you every day.”

According to Desmond, the time necessary for a project depends on the individual and the task. She said that when she is organizing a house for a client, it generally takes several hours to get through a room.

“Most people don’t have that time available. So, therefore, nothing tends to get done because they are strapped for time,” said Desmond. “So, if all you feel you can contribute is five minutes and that is what you can wrap your head around, I think that five minutes is better than nothing, and sometimes that’s really all it takes to start to feel the motivation of getting started, and then magically time just starts to appear after that, because once you’ve started moving and working on it, you tend to keep going.”

She advises taking a couple of deep breaths to calm your heart rate when you enter a disorganized room and then do one thing at a time.

“A lot of times, it feels so much more overwhelming than it actually is,” Desmond said.

To get started cleaning and organizing your home, Desmond recommends setting aside a block of time to work on a specific task. It could be anything from five minutes to a couple of hours or more.

“Set a timer for you to work on something and see how much you can get done in that period of time,” Desmond said. “If you do five minutes a day, you will make progress, but it will be slow. But if you want to get it done, you need to set aside, generally, depending on the room, at least a full day.”

To begin, Desmond said she likes to remove everything from the room.

If that requires too much space, she recommends tackling the room in sections. After the room or section is emptied, sort items into categories. Desmond said this allows you to see how much you have of each item and to See CLUTTER on page 11A

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pare down what you don’t need.

She said the next step is to find drawer space for each category. For small spaces, she said the best solution is to maximize vertical space in any way possible, such as adding shelving units, tall cabinets or stacking bins.

“I think it’s best to empty out cabinets and drawers entirely and then reorganize them,” Desmond said.

When cleaning, have a garbage bag for trash, a box for items to be discarded and a box for items that don’t belong in that particular room. The latter allows a person to focus on the task rather than run around the house putting things in their designated spots, Desmond said. After the project is done, take the box and put the items where they belong.

Items in good condition that you do not want can be donated or sold at a garage sale.

Desmond said she recommends donating items to a local charity.

“But I only recommend garage sales if you’re the type of person that has the time to commit to doing so,” she said.

For those unsure where to donate items, the Macomb County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which has locations in Shelby Township and Warren, recently stated that it is in need of donations.

“There’s a humongous need for appliances, obviously,” said Erica Bartels, COO of Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. “We don’t typically take dishwashers, but refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, all of those have become a lot harder to come by.”

The organization also needs gently used furniture, especially bedroom sets and kitchen tables and chairs. Pots and pans and homebuilding supplies are other items in demand.

The store does not accept clothing, bedding, curtains or mattresses.

Habitat for Humanity helps low-income individuals to improve their credit scores and get to a point where they can afford a mortgage. Bartels said the ReStore supports Habitat’s mission because a lot of donors give Habitat money to build homes but don’t give money to operate. The ReStore helps to pay for employee salaries, trucks, overhead and more.

“We are always here and willing to pick up items,” said Bartels. She said they tend to get more donations in the spring thanks to spring cleaning and then again during the holidays.

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wanted items, Desmond said to organize the items being kept. One of the best tools for organizing, Desmond said, is labels.

“Really the goal is to clear out the stuff that doesn’t belong and to create categories for homes for your items, so when new stuff comes in, you know where it is supposed to go,” Desmond said.

When buying storage items such as bins and baskets, Desmond advises to measure the space first to make sure the items will fit.

For those who would rather hire a company to organize their homes, companies such as Utterly Uncluttered, which services Oakland County, not only declutter and organize, but they also can shop for materials and supplies to fit their clients’ homes or use materials and supplies that their clients already own.

When selecting a company, find someone whose style you like, Desmond said, as they all offer similar services and generally comparable rates. Although she does not state her prices online, she said that organization companies generally charge somewhere between $50 and $150 per organizer per hour.

She said she generally sends two to three organizers to a home at a time.

Desmond, 33, a married mother of one, founded her company in 2019 after she realized that she enjoys creating organization and that doing so is very marketable. She said she started by organizing for family and friends, and the business expanded from there.

“I love helping other people and feeling like everything I do daily has a purpose,” said Desmond.

Today, Desmond has six employees and services four to five clients per week.

“It’s a very common need, so there are all varying levels of clutter. Just because somebody doesn’t have a lot of clutter doesn’t mean they are not looking for an organizing service,” Desmond said. “There’s the element to it where we help people go through their belongings and figure out what to keep and what to get rid of, and there’s also that element of taking a space to the next level and making it look really beautifully organized. So there are all varying levels of need, and it all just really depends on what someone is looking for help with.”

For more information on services provided by Utterly Uncluttered, visit utterlyuncluttered.com or call Desmond at (248) 218-0088. To donate to the Macomb Habitat for Humanity ReStore, call (586) 263-1540, ext. 110, or email info@macombhabitat.org.

Habitat will pick up donations free of charge, but donations to help cover gas costs are always welcome.

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METRO DETROIT — When a friend recently visited Heather Vercellino’s historic home in Detroit, she told her she felt like the living room was giving her a hug.

“What better comfort than to have that in your home?” Vercellino said.

On April 14, Vercellino, owner of Verce Design, which has a showroom at the Michigan Design Center in Troy, presented the program “How to Create a Dark and Moody Interior.”

For about an hour, Vercellino provided a number of tips regarding how to accent a dark-hued color palette to create drama and moodiness while still looking chic and cozy.

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One of my favorite inspirations I pull from is the old, European architecture. It’s just the craftsmanship is so beautiful.”

There are so many different ways to decorate a dark room, but sometimes people don’t explore all their options.

“Oftentimes when we are thinking about a space, we tend to put all of our focus on the floor, you know, the functional elements, our sofa, coffee table, our rugs, our accent table,” Vercellino said. “We’ll put everything that has weight on the floor and what you’ll find is the middle almost feels forgotten about. We tend to put some art on the walls and call it a day. That’s not what we want. We want to make sure we don’t forget

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METRO DETROIT — Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

This shortage has some worried that patient care is being negatively affected and that those working in health care are getting stretched thin, even now that the pandemic is over.

“It’s really important to address this problem because, when you have nursing shortages, you have high stress and burnout among nurses,” said professor Suha Kridli, the interim chair of the Oakland University nursing program. “This leads to higher turnover, which leads to even fewer nurses. This all affects patient care. As a patient, you want a nurse that has a healthy workload so they are able to deliver quality patient care.”

Data from the Pew Research Center show that hospitals lost 2.47% of their workforce in 2022 and that hospital turnover increased by 6.4%. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association performed a survey in March 2023 consisting of 95% of the MHHA’s membership that noted there were more than 27,000 current job openings, including nearly 8,500 open nursing positions.

“Staffing shortages continue to impact Michigan hospitals and health systems throughout the state, in both clinical and nonclinical positions, ranging from physicians and nurses to food service and environmental service workers,” said MHHA CEO Brian Peters. “Hospitals and health systems remain committed to solving this crisis and are investing in innovative programs to address and improve the supply of health care workers through education partnerships, offering employees opportunities for higher education and increasing workplace flexibilities.”

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David pleaded guilty to conspiracy and bribery charges on April 13 and will be sentenced Aug. 14.

In total, investigators uncovered $561,667 in payments from David to Morrison, from 2014-18. The bribe money was reportedly spent on luxury items including a boat slip and vacations in Florida.

Neither David nor Morrison disclosed the payments to state auditors. Morrison also allegedly kept the payments secret from the IRS, failing to report them as income during those five years.

Morrison also did not file a federal income tax return in any of those years except 2014, investigators say. In this way, he is said to have avoided paying roughly $118,200 in taxes.

Morrison’s attorney, Rhonda Brazile, did not return calls for comment.

When reached for comment after the April 25 plea hearing, David’s attorney, Robert Morgan, said, “I don’t have anything new to say.”

Previously, following David’s guilty plea, Morgan said he anticipated that the alleged amount of the bribe would be found to be lower upon further examination.

U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison condemned the defendants’ actions.

“This pay-to-play scheme damaged the Madison District Public Schools, and undermined the community’s trust in the education system,” Ison said in a statement after the plea hearing April 25. “This prosecution demonstrates we will not allow the greed of corrupt school officials to harm the interests of our children.”

James Tarasca, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, thanked the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the Department of Education Office of Inspector General. All three groups were involved in the investigation.

“Today, Mr. Morrison admitted to accepting bribes while he was president of the Madison District Public Schools Board. His actions intentionally betrayed the public’s trust that he would act in the best interest of the school district and children,” Tarasca said. “Further, his actions destroyed the public’s trust that contracts would be awarded through a fair and transparent process.”

The whistleblower was Mark Kimble, who was a school board trustee during the final years of Morrison’s time in office. Kimble has since returned to the board and serves today.

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ed his claims in February 2018, looking into the 2016 sale of the land once occupied by Monroe Elementary School, located at Dallas and Barrett avenues. By 2018, neighbors were concerned about the imminent construction of around 30 homes at the site.

Those homes were to be built by Emergency Restoration, which had purchased 3.5 acres from the district for $60,000 — a sale approved by the board majority under Morrison’s leadership. To put that price point into perspective, the city previously paid $121,000 for just 1 acre in 2009 with federal grant money through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. In effect, Morrison’s board sold more than three times as much land for less than half as much money.

The sale of land to Emergency Restoration was also completed without a competitive bid and without Morrison disclosing his friendship with David, a relationship he only disclosed months after the sale was completed.

During the November 2018 election, Morrison announced that he would not run for reelection. Later, shortly before the election, the state released a report validating the majority of Kimble’s claims.

The report, authored by the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Office of Internal Audit Services, found that during Morrison’s time as president, the district sidestepped bidding requirements by splitting up invoices and classifying all repairs as “emergencies.”

Emergency Restoration was also being paid fees and operating without board authorization to do “construction management work” for the district. The state noted that all vendors in the district had been operating without contracts, and that not a single purchase order had been used by the district or its contractors, which is required by the board’s bylaws.

The state’s report in 2018 failed to substantiate claims that a “questionable relationship” existed between Morrison and Emergency Restoration — one that resulted in competitive bids not occurring, preferential treatment and/or Morrison benefiting financially.

But with the recent guilty pleas by David and Morrison, Kimble said their relationship is clear.

“There are people who, in the past, doubted our motivation to fail previous bond issues,” Kimble said. “Now they know what we’ve known all along: These guys are crooks, and the money would’ve disappeared.”

The Madison District Public Schools issued a statement regarding the ongoing case.

“As Madison District Public Schools is a victim in this case, the district is entitled to make a statement at sentencing, as well as

request court order restitution,” it read. “In partnership with our attorneys and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, we are currently evaluating these options.”

Cindy Holder, the current board president, said the case has been difficult for the district.

“The indictment and subsequent guilty plea of Albert Morrison has created many challenges for our district. As board president, I am disheartened that one of my predecessors has pled guilty to abusing his power, re-

sponsibility and privilege working with our community,” Holder said via email. “His actions and the actions of others involved in this case have created mistrust in our community.

“Despite all of this, we have a new leadership team that is working diligently to move our district strongly into the future and rejuvenate the ‘Madison Family Pride!’ Our board is working together to focus on academic achievement and better our relationship with our students, families, alumni and residents,” she said. “Together, we will succeed!”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Madison Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan 48071 on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following requests: 1. Case # PZBA 23-06: 29235 Stephenson Highway REQUEST: The applicant, Kirk Neal on behalf of 2SP Sports Performance, requests a dimensional variance from Section 10.401 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a building expansion within fifty (50) feet of a residential zoning district.

The subject property is located at 29235 Stephenson Highway (tax parcel # 44-25-11-376-022) and is zoned M-1, Light Industrial.

2. Case # PZBA 23-07: 1100 E. Mandoline Avenue REQUEST: The applicant, Tom Paglia on behalf of The Ford Building, Inc., requests two (2) dimensional variances from the Zoning Ordinance: (1) A variance from Section 10.505(C)(3) pertaining to fleet vehicle storage screening; and (2) A variance from Section 10.516 pertaining to fencing in an industrial district. The variances pertain to a proposed transportation fleet vehicle storage area.

The subject property is located at 1100 E. Mandoline Avenue (tax parcel # 44-25-01-251-022) and is zoned M-1, Light Industrial.

The applications and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community & Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center after 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments via email to: MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org and your comment will be read into the record at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed prior to the meeting to 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. All comments will be heard at the meeting.

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Prior to the pandemic, the parade would start from a parking lot at the corner of 12 Mile and John R roads, and wind its way down John R and West 13 Mile roads to Madison Heights City Hall, where the military memorials are located. The service would take place on the lawn near the gazebo.

The Parade Committee pays for much of the event with private fundraising. In recent years, the city has agreed to cover the costs of police officers and public works personnel staffing the event.

Andy McGillivray, with the Parade Committee, said the hope is to return to the regular route next year. He said it wouldn’t work this year due to the construction at City Hall, as well as road work that has turned 13 Mile and John R roads into detours.

“We’re on a different route, a shorter route than in previous years. There are many unknowns. It’s a learning experience, a major undertaking,” McGillivray said. “But staff has been very supportive. In fact, a staffer came up with an idea to use Wilkinson and Madison High. We went through probably three or four different iterations of parade routes, and the city would see problems here and there, but the mayor and council kept saying they wanted the parade, and staff really got behind it. I can’t thank them enough for everything they did.”

McGillivray also thanked the Madison District Public Schools for allowing their properties to be used on the parade route. The Lamphere Public Schools also offered to help, but the new route wasn’t near those buildings.

“We’re very lucky to have all this support,” McGillivray said.

After the last parade in 2019, there was no parade or service due to the COVID pandemic. Instead, the Parade Committee posted a video tribute to YouTube, featuring clips from prior years.

However, McGillivray and Brian Hartwell — then the mayor of Madison Heights, and now a district court judge in Hazel Park — still privately escorted Jean Linville, a Gold Star mother who lost her son in the Vietnam War, down the usual route on John R Road, laying a wreath at City Hall.

In 2021, there was still no parade, but there was a drive-in service at City Hall where people could sit in their cars and listen on their radios. When the full memorial service returned last year, there was still a high degree of caution due to COVID. McGillivray said he’s happy to finally see the parade return for the full experience.

“COVID threw us all for a loop,” he said.

“What many people don’t realize is we start

planning the parade in January, sometimes even earlier. Last year, people asked why we didn’t have a parade, but at the time, we were still dealing with the vaccine for COVID. We just didn’t know what to expect. So, it’s definitely a challenge.

“I think it’s very important for people to remember what the day is all about, honoring our veterans and those who gave their lives for our country,” McGillivray said. “This is a day to remember people like the son of Jean Linville — to see the community support her and her family for their loss.”

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor of Madison Heights, said she’s thrilled to bring back the parade.

“The route change allows this grand tradition to continue, and also brings more people, intentionally, to our downtown area,” Grafstein said. “But we must always remember that the true meaning of Memorial Day — and the reason for our parade — is to honor those who have lost their lives so that we can be free. It’s our duty as Americans to support the families of every service member as they sacrifice being without their loved ones — in some cases, forever. Our servicemen and women are courageous and selfless individuals, who risk their lives for freedom.”

Sean Fleming, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, is a veteran who served with the Signal Corps in the U.S. Army during Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia and Croatia. He also currently serves as the senior vice commander for VFW Post 1407, which has members in both Madison Heights and Ferndale.

“I’m very pleased to see the parade happening this year, after being on hiatus for so long,” Fleming said. “This new route also goes through our downtown district. The parade actually used to end at the VFW Post down there, now Woodpile BBQ, many years ago.

So, it’s nice to see it return, and this will also be convenient for people in the south end, and good for businesses there, as well.”

David Soltis, another council member, said Madison Heights is an official “Purple Heart City” that declared its support for servicemen and women who were wounded in combat. He said the city is supportive of its military families.

“I think the Parade Committee has always done a fantastic job. I’ve walked in the parade every year it’s been held while I’ve been in office. It really celebrates the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country,” Soltis said. “The parade always draws a large crowd, and there are others who participate, like Oakland County Sheriff (Michael) Bouchard and a whole host of organizations.

It’s just heartwarming, seeing the community come together like this for our veterans.”

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METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates.

The vehicle had been stolen, stripped and ultimately recovered. But Waggoner still wanted the car because of one special feature.

“When my father was looking to buy it from the original owner, he noticed the VIN was a K-code,” his daughter Danielle (Waggoner) Watts, 45, said. “He knew he had to buy it.”

The K-code Mustang was a special-edition Mustang produced between 1965 and 1967 that came from the factory with a special 289 cubic-inch high-performance engine beneath its hood. Knowing this, Waggoner purchased the car in 1974 for $175.

According to Waggoner’s research, the ’65 Mustang fastback features a four-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end with a set of 3:50 gears, plus the special handling package with front disc brakes.

Waggoner didn’t begin restoring the car until years later, spending hours upon hours working in his backyard to bring the Mustang to its prime condition. Many times when tinkering under the hood, Watts was right by his side. It’s how the two bonded in their Southgate neighborhood, where Watts grew up.

“I used to help my dad wrench on this car. All the bodywork has been done by him. I was raised around this car. He more or less taught me different aspects of the Mustang culture,” said Watts, who now lives in Fraser. “He would test me at car shows.

He would walk by, look at a car and ask me what year it was. This was something me and my dad did. This is his third baby. I say third because of me and my sister.”

Waggoner’s days of enjoying his ride came to an end when he was diagnosed with dementia. The car buff, now 76, resides in a Sterling Heights nursing home, where Watts visits him regularly. The Mustang isn’t very far away from her dad, because Watts placed an 8-by-10-inch photo of the car in his room. Watts has taken over ownership of the Mustang.

“He said, ‘It’s your car now,’” Watts said. “With all the time and effort he put into it, I’m just trying to keep it in the family. I’ve broken down a couple of times because of

ABOVE: Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback in 1974 for $175. His daughter, Danielle Watts, is now the owner and is keeping the treasured heirloom in the family. Danielle Watts and her husband, Ron, of Fraser, take the twilight turquoise Mustang to local car shows.

RIGHT: The 1965 Ford Mustang fastback does not have a back seat, and the battery is in the trunk.

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LEFT: Charles Waggoner wanted the 1965 Ford Mustang fastback because he saw that the vehicle identification number was a K-code. RIGHT: Danielle (Waggoner) Watts is about 8 years old in this photo, standing by the Ford Mustang before it was restored. She was often by her dad’s side when he worked on the car.

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Health in southeast Michigan, confirmed that virtually everyone in the health care field is seeing staffing shortages.

“We are proud of the recruitment and retention efforts we have in place at Corewell Health in southeastern Michigan to combat the looming national physician shortage,” he said in an email. “Our continued retention of medical students, residents and fellows at Corewell Health is critically important to our success. Additionally, we are expanding existing Graduate Medical Education training programs to serve as a pipeline for muchneeded specialties. We are working hard to align physician expertise with the needs of the communities we serve.”

Melanie Stosik, McLaren Health Care’s director of provider recruitment, stressed that this is an issue that most in the health care field are dealing with and said that the Detroit area remains an attractive region for employees.

“Though the current and forecasted physician shortage is affecting other regions of Michigan, and efforts are focused in those areas, metro Detroit remains a prominent

and favorable market to practice medicine, attracting many physicians and limiting the current risk of a shortage,” she said in an email. “For several reasons, metro Detroit has long been a popular region for physicians to practice and establish their careers. Robust graduate medical education programs at our McLaren Macomb and McLaren Oakland hospitals provide those organizations with direct access to residents and fellows to discuss and offer career opportunities with their respective medical staffs.”

Kridli said that, while there are likely several factors causing this problem, one of the key factors — particularly in the nursing field — is that there are not enough students entering the field to replace those who are retiring.

“It’s not one factor. There is an aging population of nurses. We were not prepared for so many nurses to retire at around the same time. … COVID is part of the retiring trend, in that people reflected on their lives and career choices and were just burned out, but it’s more about not having enough graduating nurses to replace them in the workforce,” she said. “The number of students going into nursing as a career is not sufficient to keep up with the number of those retiring. There is a large decline in the num-

ber of high school graduates willing to invest the time and money it takes to go to college.

In addition, there is a significant decline in the number of high school students enrolling in college directly after they finish high school. Recently published data indicated that only 54% of 2021 high school grads in Michigan went straight to college. … There is also public skepticism about the value of a college degree. People are now questioning if a degree is worth the cost.”

This is not a local problem.

“It’s nationwide. Just this morning, I received a press release from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It said that the number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% last year. This translates to a drop of 3,519 fewer students from the 2021 and 2022 school year. The decline in student enrollment isn’t just at the entry-level baccalaureate; we are seeing it at all levels,” said Kridli. “Nationwide, at the master’s level, enrollment dropped 9.4%. This is close to 14,000 nursing students. At the Ph.D. level, enrollment dropped by 4.1% (183 nursing students). This translates to a decline in the number of nursing faculty and advanced practice nurses, which means that there are fewer educators to educate and train future

nurses.”

Solutions to the issue will likely take time and include growing the number of those entering the health care field from the ground up.

“In my role as an interim dean, I meet with representatives from different health care systems and hospitals. We frequently discuss potential solutions. We think collaboratively and innovatively,” said Kridli. “For example, we recently developed an agreement with Corewell Health, The Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, which is a grant from Corewell Health for $20.7 million to increase the number of students in our pre-licensure baccalaureate program.

Through our Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, nursing students can receive up to $20,000 per recipient of grant funding. This funding is available to Accelerated Second-Degree BSN or Basic BSN students admitted to our School of Nursing. The students would have to commit to work for Corewell Health for two years upon graduation. … We also recently got approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing to expand our program. … We can now accept 99 additional students per year.”

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about the middle of the room.”

Vercellino showed a PowerPoint presentation that featured some of her favorite designers, including Heidi Caillier Design.

Every room needs balance, according to Vercellino.

“Balance is an artwork. I don’t care whether you’re painting, doing design, architecture or sculpture, balance is crucial when designing a space,” she said. “Balance is the distribution of weight, objects, color, texture and space.”

And don’t forget about the ceiling.

“In a design room, we call the ceiling the fifth wall,” Vercellino said. “Sometimes we forget about the fifth wall.”

If you want to paint it a dark color, go for it.

“Take a risk,” Vercellino encouraged. “If you’re going to make your ceiling dark, make sure you have (lighting).”

The designer continued talking about lighting options.

“A lot of people, especially in older homes, are trending toward using really small, profile flex mount light fixtures as opposed to can lights, just to kind of cherish

the historic elements of the home,” Vercellino said. “We’ve got some unique flex mount (ceiling lights) that just draw your eye in a little more.”

Adding floor or table lamps or a sconce to a dark room is another way to accent a space.

“If you’ve got a picture on the wall, put a sconce behind it,” Vercellino said. “You can do some that are hard-wired, and they also have Bluetooth lightbulbs. Floor mirrors are another source of light in the room.”

Depending on the architectural style of the room, crown molding and wood beams might be a good contrast against a room with dark-colored walls.

“Bring in natural elements, bring in the natural tones, different stones,” Vercellino said. “If you’ve got a black wall, put up a nice 4 foot by 5 foot piece of artwork. That black wall is going to let the artwork speak for itself.

“We tend to feel this need to push all the furniture to the sides,” Vercellino said.

“Bring it together to create intimate areas.

Maybe there are multiple areas throughout the room for conversation and community.”

Macomb Township resident Kathleen Yarema was among the attendees who learned several valuable tips during the presentation.

“I was curious about dark, moody rooms because of a bathroom I am working on,” Yarema said. “I like how she said, ‘It’s your house — do what you want.’ That’s how I’ve always felt. If I see something I like, I buy it. It works for me.”

Yarema has stayed up all hours of the night to finish a home project.

“I’ve always got a project because my mind doesn’t stop,” she said.

Other presentations are in the works at the MDC. On May 19, the center will hold the event Launch! Tour: “Wallcoverings — An Easy Transformation.” The event will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature designer Armina Kasprowicz from Armina Interiors.

Guests will learn how to transform a room in one bold move: the wallcovering.

Kasprowicz will guide attendees through several MDC showrooms and discuss what to consider when picking out wallcoverings.

If interested in attending the tour, contact Emily McDonald by May 17 at emc donald@michigandesign.com or call (248) 649-4772 to reserve your place. The tours are complimentary, but space is limited. Attendees are asked to arrive by 9:55 a.m. in MDC’s main lobby. The MDC is located at 1700 Stutz Drive in Troy. For more information, visit www.michigandesign.com.

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the memories. The sounds. The smell. The classic cars have a different smell.”

Even though Waggoner worked tirelessly on his prized set of wheels, he rarely took it out on the road. Watts, however, feels “it shouldn’t be in a garage all the time” and often drives it to local car shows and cruises.

It’s usually her husband, Ron, behind the wheel.

One stop is the weekly Ukrainian Cultural Center car show in Warren, where the Mustang earned its first-ever plaque. Another trophy was bestowed on the vintage vehicle last summer at the annual Fraser Lions Club carnival. The Lakeside Mall Circle

Cruise-In on Monday nights in Sterling Heights is another hangout. Because of its distinctive color — twilight turquoise — the Mustang stands out.

“It has no back seat, and the battery is in the trunk. We have people stop us and ask us questions. In my eyes, it is a masterpiece. She is too beautiful to always be in the garage,” Watts said. “It’s a head turner because it’s not your typical color. It’s the original color, but it has been repainted. In 2018, he finished the job. I take it out and let people enjoy his work. All of the VIN numbers match except for the trans. I’m very proud of it.”

Watts has kept a history of the Ford vehicle. She has seven photo albums of pictures that chronicle the car’s restoration, along with manuals and sales receipts that date back to 1977.

is here fur you!

In January, Clinton and Brian Lane opened up Bingo Pet Salon in Hazel Park.

With a staff of dedicated employees, Bingo Pet Salon offers grooming services for dogs and cats in a spacious, clean and caring environment.

Bingo Pet Salon is located at 21423 John R Road, just across the street from where the Lanes reside.

“We thought it would be great to have a location that was owned and operated by Hazel Park residents for this location,” Brian Lane said.

Bingo Pet Salon offers shampooing, conditioning, nail care, ear cleaning, gland checks, baths and full haircuts.

All the groomers are professionally trained and work with each customer to ensure their pooches are receiving the best care. All dog breeds and sizes are welcome.

“We recommend the dogs come in every six to eight weeks for maintenance. We try to take more of an approach to educate and help customers as well,” Brian Lane said. “We talk about brushing and maintenance to keep their dog looking good between groomings.”

The pet owners don’t stay with the animals while they are being cared for, because it tends to make them anxious. A grooming session usually takes three to four hours. However, if the poochie doesn’t need a haircut, then the appointment will take one to two hours.

“Our priority is the comfort of the animal,” Brian Lane said. “Our goal is to get them com-

fortable.”

Bingo Pet Salon uses all-natural shampoos and conditioners. Natural shampoos bring benefits to the skin and coats of dogs and puppies, creating thicker, shinier and healthier hair. The shampoos are gentle so the natural oil of the pet’s fur is not stripped away.

Deshedding packages are available, as are whitening baths. Another service includes foot scrubs for dogs with rough paws.

The Hazel Park location also provides cat grooming services on the first Thursday of the month and on the third Sunday of the month. During the cat grooming service sessions, no dogs are allowed at the facility.

Appointments are scheduled ahead of time, and walkins also are welcome for nail trimming. To receive service, the animals all must be up on their immunizations.

The Hazel Park location is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, minus the first Thursday, which is set aside for cat grooming.

As a business, Bingo Pet Salon also is community-oriented and has been known to support various events by donating gift cards for services.

For more information on the Hazel Park location, call (248) 629-9417 or visit www.bingopetsalon.com. The business also has a Facebook page.

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

$20K in designer clothes stolen from car

TROY — An unknown suspect stole between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of designer clothes from a vehicle parked at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, located at 1525 E. Maple Road, between 8 p.m. and 10:50 p.m.

April 2.

The passenger-side window of the vehicle had been broken out, and several shopping bags containing the clothes were stolen.

Cash, jewelry stolen from home

TROY — Cash and jewelry were stolen from a home in the 5200 block of Church Hill Drive between 3 p.m. March 25 and 9 p.m. April 5. Police said that an unknown suspect forced entry into the home via a bedroom window while the residents were out of town.

ATV stolen from garage, later recovered

TROY — A four-wheel all-terrain vehicle was stolen from the garage of a home in the 3200 block of Ellenboro Avenue.

The theft occurred between 3 and 6:13 a.m.

April 6. Police said that the vehicle had been recently listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and the keys were left with the vehicle. The four-wheeler was later recovered by the Michigan State Police.

Mailbox robbed in Troy

TROY — A resident in the 2700 block of Roundtree Drive notified police that they observed a man standing near a set of multiunit mailboxes and also heard loud noises coming from that direction between 8 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. April 6.

Later that evening, the same resident called the police after seeing a rectangle had been cut into the box and there were metal shavings on the ground.

Officers investigated and confirmed the mailbox had been emptied.

Sisters robbed in the rain

SOUTHFIELD — A woman said that she and her sister were walking out of the east side of an office building in the 23000 block of Greenfield Road to her sister’s Buick Enclave at 4 p.m. April 3, and due to the heavy rainfall at the time, she was using the front side of her jacket to shield her head from the rain.

As they were walking to the vehicle, she heard her sister scream loudly, and she then saw an unknown man in all black snatch her sister’s purse while holding a gun in his hand.

The suspect then fled to a white Ram pickup with tinted windows and chrome wheels.

The sister stated that they had been at a jewelry store prior to the incident getting jewelry cleaned. She reports that while they were walking to her vehicle, an unknown man drove up behind her, got out of his truck and approached her with a handgun. He pointed it at her and took her Gucci purse with cash, a credit union card and a necklace. The surveillance video from the office building confirmed the incident, and the investigation was ongoing.

Stolen vehicle found in ditch

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 7 p.m.

April 12 and 5:28 a.m. April 13, a vehicle was reported to be stolen. It was then found in a ditch at Lochaven Road and Odessa Drive.

The stolen vehicle is a white 2018 Subaru Impreza.

The owner of the vehicle reported that she last saw her vehicle in her driveway.

The keys had been left in the vehicle.

The case was turned over to detectives for vehicle processing and review.

Man steals money from juveniles looking to purchase shoes

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a robbery complaint in the 3000 block of West Maple Road at approximately 8:30 p.m. April 11.

According to reports, two juveniles were attempting to purchase a pair of Nike Jordan 1 shoes from an unknown male suspect who had posted the shoes for sale on a popular commerce app.

The juveniles agreed to meet the suspect in a shopping plaza parking lot to complete the transaction.

When they handed the suspect the agreed-upon money, the suspect grabbed the money, ran back to his vehicle and fled the scene. The case is currently under investigation.

Man arraigned after reportedly stealing $600 golf club head

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a larceny from a building incident that had just occurred April 10.

According to reports, a man was witnessed removing a golf club head from the shaft, concealing it, and stealing it from the business. The club head was valued at $629.99. With the help from the Troy Special Investigations Unit, the man was arrested and taken into custody. A warrant for felony larceny in a building was issued by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

The man was arraigned in 48th District Court and received a $25,000 cash bond. He was lodged at the Oakland County Jail.

Man says he accidentally stole groceries

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

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

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

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

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

Check altered, cashed in New York

FARMINGTON — An employee of Phoenix Theaters Monroe went into the police station at 2:49 p.m. March 30 to report that a check in the amount of $14,807 had been issued for payment to a business; however, the check never made it to the business and was instead altered and cashed by an unknown suspect in New York.

The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau.

Restaurants broken into

FARMINGTON — On April 2, at 4:24 a.m., Farmington Public Safety officers responded to Kyma Greek Grill, located at 34635 Grand River Ave., on a report of a breaking and entering alarm. Officers checked the business, but no signs of forced entry were immediately observed.

At 5:34 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Ram’s Horn restaurant located at 32435 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering alarm. Upon arrival, they saw a 48-year-old resident of Farmington Hills attempting to force entry into the business.

The suspect was arrested and is being held, pending charges from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

Further investigation revealed that the same man was responsible for breaking into Kyma approximately one hour prior, police said.

GPS tracks car theft suspect

FARMINGTON — On April 3, a resident went to the front desk of the police station to report that his vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of a local business.

He said that the stolen vehicle belongs to his business and has GPS tracking.

He told police that he would contact the appropriate agency if he sees the vehicle moving on GPS. After taking the initial report, Livonia police advised

that they had recovered the vehicle and had a suspect in custody.

Intoxicated man reported at drive-thru

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-yearold Detroit man driving a silver 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee fell asleep in the drive-thru line at a business in the 300 block of West Nine Mile Road around 3:15 p.m. April 15.

The man allegedly had open alcohol inside the vehicle, and he reportedly failed sobriety tests, with a Breathalyzer result of 0.138% blood alcohol content.

He was arrested and released later when sober.

Two arrested after bar fight

ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Main Street for a fight in progress at approximately 1:52 a.m. March 25.

An investigation led to the arrest of two people — a 23-year-old man from Shelby Township and a 26-year-old resident of Rochester.

According to reports, both were involved in a fight while at a bar, and they were arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer.

They were taken to the Rochester Police Department, where they were processed and lodged and later released on city ordinance citations.

Deputies recover stolen vehicle, arrest 2 for fleeing and eluding

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Operations Center advised deputies in Rochester Hills of a stolen vehicle traveling on Rochester Road at 5:12 p.m.

April 1.

When deputies arrived in the area, they located the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed.

Deputies initiated a pursuit, which continued until the stolen vehicle left the roadway at Interstate 75 and Wattles Road and came to a rest. The four occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. Pontiac deputies, along with officers from the Troy Police Department, arrived at the scene to assist.

Deputies took a 43-year-old man from Waterford Township into custody without incident a short distance from the vehicle.

The driver, a 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens, was found in a dumpster and was taken into custody without incident.

The two additional subjects were not located.

A vehicle inventory revealed stolen tools, knives, suspected narcotics and paraphernalia, a stun gun, and ammunition. The stolen vehicle was impounded.

The 43-year-old man from Waterford Township was issued citations and was released. The 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of charges.