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Deferment program could help township

residents with ‘burdensome’

assessments

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD

TOWNSHIP

— Qualifying residents in Bloomfield Township now have the option to defer their annual water/sewer or road special assessment through the Special Assessment Deferment Program.

Roads in Bloomfield Township are owned by Oakland County, meaning the township can not levy a tax to reconstruct roads. However, the county prioritizes reconstruction of major roads rather than neighborhood roads.

“Our neighborhood roads, being an older community, have reached the end of their useful life, and so a lot of neighborhoods want new roads,” Michael Schostak, Bloomfield Township treasurer, said.

Through the special assessment process, a neighborhood can decide to tax themselves to pay for a new road. In this process, the township sells bonds to pay for the roads, and the tax assessments that they collect over 15 years go towards paying back the bond, according to Schostak.

When the township started doing special assessment districts

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DETROIT COUNTRY DAY GIRLS LACROSSE WINS STATE TITLE WITH OVERTIME WIN

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — The Detroit Country Day girls lacrosse team won the 2025 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division II state championship by a score of 10-9 June 7 at University of Michigan Lacrosse Stadium in Ann Arbor.

The final was a rematch from the 2024 title match, when Grand Rapids Catholic Central defeated Detroit Country Day by a score of … 10-9.

“I think the season started last year the day after we lost to DRCC,” Country Day head coach Liz Nussbaum said. “By the time March rolled around… I feel like the team was already really gelling.”

This year, the title game went into overtime, and the girls did enough to avenge the loss from a year ago.

“For us seniors and for the players that we had last year it really meant a lot to us,” Detroit Country Day senior Georgia Pavlou said. “It’s not revenge … but I wanted to be back on top, and it motivated me every single day.”

The team shared those thoughts, and everyone in and around the program has emphasized

ABOVE:

left, Georgia Pavlou, Jackie Calso and Adriana Zuk hug during a stoppage in play.

RIGHT: Georgia Pavlou runs up field mid game with Brooke Winowich looking on. Photos provided by

Schools partner with gymnastics nonprofit

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — For the last 30 years, Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics, 2800 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills, has introduced and trained young athletes in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics.

Rhythmic gymnasts perform with an apparatus: hoops, balls, clubs, ribbons and ropes. It takes a significant amount of strength, endurance, agility and flexibility. Reese Renton, 21, is a coach and started rhythmic gymnastics when she was 8 in an after-school class. At first, she said, she had to be convinced to do the class. She said she was not great at first but that she has always been really good at performing.

She stuck with it and kept signing up session after session. Her mom, Executive Director Laura Renton, noted how committed Reese became to the sport — at one point spending about 20 hours in the

Miracle League baseball season kicks off in southeastern Michigan

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Easterseals MORC’s Miracle League celebrated opening day for its 2025 baseball season June 7 at the Southfield Civic Center’s Miracle Field.

Over 550 individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities are signed up to play baseball this summer as part of the Miracle League, and opening week showed what makes the organization so impactful.

“We’re off to an awesome start,” said Nick Lionas, the Miracle League’s director of adaptive recreation. “The amount of love that is exuded just from being in this environment … it’s all positive all the time.”

Games are played on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer and every group plays at least once a week. The players are joined by volunteer “buddies” on the Miracle League adaptive field, which is custom-designed with synthetic surfaces to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility aids.

“Michigan started in 2004 with this field in Southfield. … Now I think there’s eight or nine fields in Michigan,” Lionas said. “There’s rare spaces in this world that are truly all inclusive.”

Opening day got everyone involved and excited for the rest of the summer. At Southfield’s opening day, former De-

ABOVE: Laura Renton, the executive director of Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics, and daughter Reese.

RIGHT: Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics is a nonprofit organization that specializes in training students in rhythmic gymnastics.

Photos provided by Laura Renton

Photo provided by Annika Alves

Locals participate in Pan-Mass Challenge

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Six Michigan residents — including Mark Coletti, of Birmingham, and Jackson Ortwein and B. Michael Ortwein, of Bloomfield Township — are doing the 2025 Pan-Mass Challenge Aug. 2-3. During this two-day bike-a-thon, bikers travel across Massachusetts.

The goal of the challenge is to raise $76 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Last year, the effort raised $75 million.

“Thanks to the determination of PMC riders, volunteers, donors, and sponsors, we are Closer By the Mile to funding the cures for cancer,” said Billy Starr, PMC founder and chairman, in a press release. “Our collective impact demonstrates what is possible when people rally around a shared mission. Now, the PMC community is focused on raising the next billion.

Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band to play

Men’s Club announces July luncheon speakers BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

— The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham’s Friday luncheon meetings are held at The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township. In July, they will be joined by three speakers. There will be no meeting July 4.

On July 11, Richard Laimbeer, the publisher of the Motor Information Systems Unit of The Hearst Corp., will present, “Getting the Most From Your Auto Repair Dollar.”

On July 18, Marilyn Suttle, the president of Suttle Enterprises, LLC, will present, “Where’d My Well-Being Go? How to Restore It in the Midst of Challenge and Chaos.”

On July 25, Dave Dulio, a professor of political science at Oakland University, will present “Trump’s First Six Months.” Membership information can be found at seniormensclubbirmingham.com.

BIRMINGHAM — The Jazz Ambassadors of the United States Army Field Band will perform in Birmingham’s Shain Park at 6 p.m. June 29. This 19-member ensemble is the official touring big band of the United States Army. This performance is a part of Birmingham’s In The Park Summer Concert Series, which presents free concerts throughout the summer. More information on the series and the full schedule can be found at bhamgov.org/concerts.

“Jazz Ambassador performances consistently attract large audiences, so get there early with your chairs or blankets to secure a good spot on the lawn,” Birmingham Parks and Recreation Manager Carrie Laird said in a press release.

Lions Club offers free vision screenings for kids

BIRMINGHAM — The Beverly Hills Lions Club is sponsoring free Project Kidsight Vision Screening for ages 6 months and up at the Baldwin Public Library. This screening has an accuracy rating of 98%.

The screenings will be 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9.

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BE AWARE OF THE AIR EXPERTS ADDRESS AIR QUALITY INDEX, TRENDS

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Over the past few years, summer skies have been marked by the presence of an abnormal haze. While this has done a number to cloud out sunrises and sunsets, the midsummer haze can also pose a health risk.

Air pollution has long been a factor in metro Detroit, and it is not particularly hard to explain why. The history of manufacturing in the area along with the region’s love of automobiles leads to many industrial-related pollutants making their way into the air we breathe.

“We occasionally go over the air quality standard for ozone and for sulfur dioxide,” said Mozhgon Rajaee, an Oakland University environmental health sciences professor. “The sulfur dioxide is mostly exceeded in the Detroit area … and that’s because there’s a lot of industry in Detroit, southwest Detroit and parts of Wayne County.”

But as wildfire season heats up in May, smoke from the west coast, Canada and even northern Michigan makes its way east and through the Detroit area. Drifting wildfire smoke is full of particulate matter air pollutants, which are solid, inhalable debris classified by its size in 10 micrometers or 2.5 micrometers. What exactly composes particulate matter pollution depends on what had

to be destroyed to produce it. As Rajaee puts it, particulate matter is made up of things.

“When a wildfire is happening, you’re burning trees,” Rajaee said. “You’re burning structures sometimes, if homes are burning. In some of the areas that are burning there was a lot of mining that happened … All those hazardous chemicals — metals, for example — that are tied up within those trees are liberated when you burn (the trees,) and so they get in the air. So, it’s possible this smoke contains heavy metals like arsenic, lead and mercury.”

In the short-term, breathing contaminated air can irritate respiratory systems. Extensive exposure to contaminated air can lead to lung diseases, heart attacks and even death in some cases.

The best way to make sure you are not exposing yourself to too much contaminated air — especially since pollutants like ozone can be strong on otherwise clear, sunny days — is to check the air quality index for your given area on a regular basis. The Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow.gov website features AQI ratings by ZIP code, and the fire and smoke map allows users to interact with and inspect readings from air quality monitors around the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Rajaee says healthy individuals can be active outside up to an AQI rating of 151,

Photo by Dean Vaglia

Hazy air, noticeable at sunrise and sunset, may contain wildfire smoke. Particulate matter from wildfires can feature everything from tree ashes to industrial chemicals.

Environmental

Agency’s

which starts the “unhealthy for everyone” category, while those with compromised immune systems and other health risk factors should limit outdoor activity to the “good” and “moderate” ratings.

“I would say 150 and above, that’s a good cutoff right there,” Rajaee said. “Even if you’re healthy, that poses a risk to your health. If the levels are above 150, I would encourage people to not do the outdoor activity; you can wait to mow your lawn or do yardwork, or if you planned an outdoor birthday party for your 12-year-old kid, maybe this is the time to figure out a way to move that inside.”

The future of metro Detroit’s air quality is as clear as a wildfire sunrise — quite hazy and not great to look at. Rajaee says dynamics of Canadian wildfires in particular are expected to get worse as the climate continues to change. Hotter temperatures in polar regions lead to drier forests, which are more prone to catching fire from lightning strikes during severe thunderstorms, which are also expected to increase in frequency.

Kelly Karll, manager of the environment and infrastructure group for the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, says that air pollution has been decreasing throughout the region since the 2000s and as of mid-June, the regional organization was consulting with state and federal envi-

ronmental agencies about updating a portion of Wayne County to confirm that it has reached attainment regarding sulfur dioxide pollution.

“We don’t have as much industry as we used to 20, 30 years ago, and that has had an improvement to (regional air quality,)” Karll said. “It’s really been a collaborative effort. Everybody plays a part. (The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy) has instituted more stringent permit standards for industry. Industry has new technology that has improved air quality coming out of its point sources and stacks. Transportation and vehicles have improved. There’s been a push to replace diesel vehicles, and that’s been a big push over the decade or so. We certainly have electric vehicles reducing the amount of gas engines. There’s a lot of different pieces that fall into that.”

Even still, the problem of air pollution is a long way from being solved. And without mass efforts to make further changes — and no relief in sight from wildfires — both Rajaee and Karll recommend people take precautions to limit exposure and contributions to air pollution. People are encouraged to stay indoors on days when the AQI rating is high and to not add to the pollution by running engines during the day. If you must go out, exposure can be limited by keeping car windows closed and wearing a mask if you will be outside for an extended period of time.

Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

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Lions quarterback and current mental health advocacy partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Eric Hipple threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the season — with a football. Hipple also spoke about the importance of mental health and signed copies of his book, “Real Men Do Cry.”

The day also highlighted the growth of inclusive sports and activities in Michigan. On opening day, the Miracle League celebrated its new adaptive field in Flint, giving those in Genesee County an opportunity to play baseball. The Miracle League of Greater Flint built the field and has partnered with the Miracle League Michigan, which now has fields in Flint, Orion Township and Southfield.

“This is their inaugural season. They’re super excited,” Lionas said. “We had a goal of getting 40 participants for the very first year and we got 63. … It’s really great to see the growth throughout the state of Michigan.”

The impact that the Miracle League has had on adults and children with disabilities all over the world can’t be overstated, but the impact that these events have on volunteers and ‘buddies’ is just as moving.

“About 14 years ago my daughter had been out and volunteered with her friend and she came home and said mom you got to go (volunteer) you’re going to love it,” Susie Glasgow, who now runs the Orion Township field, said. “So I went with her and we buddied for one game. We were back the next game and the next game. And I have not left.”

See BASEBALL on page 10A

ABOVE LEFT: Amy Clegg heads to first base after getting a hit on opening day in a matchup between the Brewers and the Cardinals on June 7 in Southfield. ABOVE RIGHT: John Eberhardt smiles as he prepares to hit on Easterseals MORC Miracle League opening day.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Michael Rogers gets a high five from the first base coach after hitting and getting to first.

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Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Gymnastics

gym a week practicing. She eventually became a nationally competing USAG rhythmic gymnast.

In addition to becoming a stronger athlete, when Reese became more passionate about rhythmic gymnastics, she also became a stronger student.

“I would use all my free time at school. Like, instead of talking with my friends, I’d be sitting working on my homework that had just been assigned to me so I wouldn’t have to worry about it at home or on a later date. I think that made me, like, a very productive person and very efficient with my time,” Reese said.

Additionally, Reese said, the sport made her very decisive and helped her find things that she was passionate about quickly.

“I’m grateful for everything, and it’s been a fun experience, and it’s the sport that I would choose over and over,” Reese said.

When Reese started doing rhythmic gymnastics, Laura was a stay at home mom and knew nothing about the sport. As Reese’s love for rhythmic gymnastics grew, Laura became involved in volunteering with the nonprofit.

Laura said she grew to be very committed to the organization, as did Reese. Throughout the years, they traveled

Baseball

Glasgow then began coaching teams and got involved any way she could. Her story is not a unique one in the Miracle League. A lot of people that work for the organization started as volunteers, and a lot of the volunteers tried it once and now are staples on game days.

“The nice thing about the Miracle League is once you’re a part of the Miracle League family, you are always a part,” Glasgow said. “My dear friend … always used to tell me, ‘You know, Susie, when I walk on this field I feel like somebody dropped a happy bomb on me,’ and that’s something that sticks with me.”

The Miracle League gives the community a safe space for anyone who wants to play organized baseball, and once a participant starts, they won’t ever be told to stop.

“A lot of the players in Southfield have been there for almost 22 years. So that is part of the reason we have now started to break up our groups into divisions by age,” Glasgow

throughout the county to competitions.

Laura became the executive director in October 2024.

“It’s very personally fulfilling to see these girls performing so well, competing so well, and see how healthy and strong and active and engaged they are,” Laura said.

Summer camps

This summer, Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics is running camps in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham for a cost of $195 per week.

For decades, Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics has partnered with Bloomfield Hills Schools for summer camps.

The Bloomfield Hills camps will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays July 7-Aug. 22 at Eastover Elementary School, 2800 Kensington Road. They are for kids 5 to 10 years old. There is a theme each week, and parents can choose which weeks their campers participate.

“This is the first year we’re branching out with another school district’s recreation program, taking the show on the road,” Laura said.

Birmingham camps run the weeks of June 23, July 14 and Aug. 4. This program, for grades K-5, runs 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. More information on the camps can be found at oaklandrhythmics. com.

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

said. “We didn’t want any of our players to age out of our program. We wanted a place for them to stay. … They will always have a place to play. We have an age for you from when you’re 4 until you’re 102.”

The importance of events like this for the families is significant as well.

“I’ve talked to some parents who are like, ‘We go to a restaurant and my child is having a hard time’... but when they’re at the field they can be themselves,” Lionas said. “Everyone is there to cheer on each other.”

The Miracle League is making a difference every day and the work that is done will not only leave a lasting mark on the players, but on anyone involved.

“Come out and change a life,” Lionas said. “It’s probably going to be yours.”

This organization was Michigan’s first adaptive baseball program over 21 years ago and has been vital in offering children and adults, regardless of their ability, a chance to play organized baseball.

To learn more about the Miracle League of Michigan, visit michiganmiracle.org.

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

CRIME WATCH

Clinton Township man accused of destroying parking lot gate

BIRMINGHAM — On June 15 at approximately 1 a.m., officers were dispatched to a private parking lot in the 200 block of East Brown Street for a call about a man damaging private property.

The suspect, a 27-year-old Clinton Township man, told police that he destroyed the parking lot gate because he couldn’t get his vehicle out of the lot. He was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace and malicious destruction of property.

Intoxicated driver arrested after parking lot crash

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7 p.m. on June 8, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of S. Old Woodward Avenue for a private property traffic crash. Officers spoke with the restaurant manager, who stated that a 66-year-old man had backed into another vehicle parked in the lot.

The suspect and the other party involved exchanged information, and the other party left shortly afterward. When officers spoke with the suspect, they observed signs of intoxication. After failing field sobriety tests, the suspect was arrested and cited for operating while intoxicated.

Romulus woman arrested after running red light

BIRMINGHAM — On June 10 at approximately 9 p.m., officers on patrol near 14 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue identified a vehicle running a red light.

Officers performed a traffic stop and spoke with the suspect, a 48-year-old woman from Romulus, and learned that she had a warrant from the Royal Oak Police Department for her arrest. The suspect was arrested and later was transferred to the Royal Oak Police Department.

— Mary Genson

SUMMER SALE

Lacrosse

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how hard the team worked in 2025.

“You have to earn it, too. Detroit Country Day is a hard school on and off the field. It’s hard work,” Detroit Country Day senior Mary Pavlou said. “But we can do hard things. The toughness and the grit is something we really bond over. … The team culture and the school culture is really

The team won by double digits in the regional final and the state semifinal before the close title match. The team’s versatility and adaptability was proven time and time again all year.

“We’re so adaptable and can just adjust to anything,” Georgia Palvou said. “If the other team is doing a backer defense or just a man-to-man defense or they’re throwing a lot of checks … we can just adjust to it. We come together as one and support each other.”

Another key reason for the program’s success is a culture of never settling. Country Day won by wide margins all year, but was still able to pull off a close victory in the final game of 2025.

“There’s always a new limit to reach. Yes, it’s nice to beat teams by a lot, but what’s new limits that we can set for ourselves and that we can chase?” Mary Pavlou said. “Playing high-quality,

high-level that would contest not just in Michigan but in the Midwest, and one day, hopefully, nationwide.”

Detroit Country Day ended the season with a 17-1 record in 2025 and went undefeated against teams in Michigan. The team’s only loss was an 18-11 final March 29 against Carmel High School in Indiana. Country Day went to Chicago to face Loyola Academy and New Trier High School. New Trier ended up winning its state title game as well.

“We worked really hard to try to build relationships with schools from other states and bring Michigan lacrosse to that front stage,” Nussbaum explained. “This is the first year we were able to actually have a team come play us as a top-ranked, out-of-state team.”

Country Day lacrosse has established itself as one of the consistent producers in the state. Year in and year out the team is competitive on the field and thriving off the field.

“I feel like Country Day lacrosse is a consistent in these girls’ lives,” Nussbaum said. “We have such a strong network of girls that once you’re part of the lacrosse community, it’s like you never forget. I think that’s what brings us strength.”

This marks the fourth consecutive season that Detroit Country Day’s girls lacrosse team has played in Division 2 and is the team’s second championship in program history, also winning in 2023.

Georgia and Mary Pavlou talk on the field after a game.

Photo provided by Detroit Country Day students Coco Lowman and Riley Raznick

ON SENIOR LIVING

LIVING WILLS TAKE GUESSWORK OUT OF MEDICAL CARE

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — While everyone hopes for the best of health, legal experts say that crafting a “living will” — and deciding who has the medical power of attorney to act on it — is a plan worth having.

Elizabeth Vincent has been a practicing attorney for 13 years and has specialized in estate planning her entire legal career. Her current practice focuses exclusively on the subject.

She explained that a living will is different from a last will and testament in that a living will states the signer’s desires regarding life-sustaining medical treatments.

A last will and testament, meanwhile, provides guidance to the signer’s family regarding the distribution of the signer’s estate through the probate court.

She noted that living wills are utilized in medical cases where the signer cannot communicate their wishes regarding treatment.

“It’s something that many think their family members can just figure out in the moment, but I feel it’s unfair to place that burden on loved ones when we’re talking about something as personalized as medical care,” Vincent said.

Living wills are often drafted in conjunction with a designated medical power of attorney — the decision-maker who can act on the signer’s behalf. Both are included in an estate plan, providing guidance to family members making decisions.

The goal is to eliminate guesswork during what is already a stressful situation.

“A living will, however, is not a legally enforceable document, unlike a medical power of attorney,” Vincent cautioned, noting it can only advise loved ones on how to proceed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

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

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

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

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Living wills

Still, that guidance can make a world of difference. The document lists specific directives with the signer’s preferences — for example, whether they would accept using a ventilator and for how long. Other preferences could be about types of pain relief, the use of feeding tubes, or even when or whether to terminate life support.

As for organ donation, that is decided by the person with medical power of attorney, Vincent said, and not included in a living will.

“In my practice, when medical powers of attorney are discussed and life-sustaining procedures are addressed, we go through a prepared estate planning homework to discuss the client’s wishes,” Vincent said. “We charge a flat fee for estate planning, which varies based on the client’s goals and overall needs. A case-by-case assessment is done in an initial consultation with each client.”

She said the medical power of attorney is an equally important decision.

“The biggest consideration I advise my clients to make is to appoint the correct person to make these decisions for them, and to

ensure that the person whom they appoint is someone who will follow through on their wishes, regardless of their personal feelings,” Vincent said.

“Withholding life-sustaining care is a difficult call to make, whether you have someone’s wishes or not, and appointing an individual who cannot come to terms with a family member’s decisions can result in unnecessary delays,” she said.

It’s an uncomfortable scenario to imagine, but she said there’s comfort in having a guide for others to follow, should things take a turn for the worse.

“One of the best gifts a person can give their family is to have a comprehensive estate plan prepared with an experienced estate planning attorney,” Vincent said.

Troy-based attorney Ren Nushaj agreed, saying that a living will and designated medical power of attorney brings “immense peace of mind” to the signer and their family.

“It removes uncertainty during moments of great difficulty and ensures that medical decisions reflect the patient’s own values and wishes,” Nushaj said in an email. “For loved ones, it eliminates the burden of making agonizing choices in the dark and allows them to focus on supporting the person they care about with clarity and confidence.”

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Residents build gardens and make their lawns more attractive to pollinators

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — For many years, people around the U.S. have been working together to provide safe ecosystems for bugs, birds and other pollinators right in their backyards, and they continue to encourage others to do the same.

Whether it is dedicating one’s whole lawn to the movement or creating a pollinator garden in one part of the yard, the process can be fulfilling and doable for everyone.

Royal Oak beekeeper and honey business owner Anne Marie Nadolski said to let go of the marketing of perfect lawns.

“Let’s change the narrative, let’s change the framework and how we look at grass,” Nadolski said.

Nadolski recalled a time when dandelions, Dutch clovers, and other native plants were more plentiful.

“I think we have to dial it back to when, when I was a kid, everybody had some Dutch clover in their lawn, they had dandelions, those little violets. We were all the

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LEFT: Nadolski has a pollinator-friendly lawn that includes her Royal Bee Honey business sign. TOP RIGHT: A bee lands on a white Dutch clover in Nadolski’s yard. BOTTOM RIGHT: A bee pollinates a crabapple tree. Photos provided by Anne Marie Nadolski

Pollinators

same up and down the blocks,” she said. “Roly pollies were plentiful. Ladybugs, lighting bugs, butterflies. All of the food for our pollinators, the stuff that we are walking on and eradicating, is taking away their food source.”

There are a few options when it comes to creating a more eco-friendly lawn to help pollinators thrive. Nadolski, for example, doesn’t completely abandon keeping her lawn neat; she instead seeds her grass with Dutch clover.

“When I was a new homeowner in my 20s, I worked hard to eradicate Dutch clover. I bought all of the chemicals, I tried my best to get it out of my yard,” she said. “Now I crack myself up because not only do I have clover, I paid money to buy clover and reintroduce it.”

Having clover in the lawn means she can mow when she likes to, but the clovers will continue to grow back and feed the pollinators.

“I don’t care to have a putting green for a lawn, and actually, my lawn looks pretty good,” she said. “But I let that Dutch clover

there for the bees and the butterflies, because that’s a great source of nectar and pollen. If you want to look at a perfect lawn, go golfing. A perfect lawn to me is one that provides food, pollen and nectar.”

There is also an option to completely change your current lawn and plant “Fleur de Lawn,” a lawn that features perennial pink and white English daisies and strawberry and Dutch white clover. The clovers naturally feed the lawn with nitrogen, eliminating the need for fertilizer.

Nadolski said that alternatives like clovers or Fleur de Lawn can also help save a few dollars on water and gas, because these types of lawns do not need to be watered or mowed as often.

Another suggestion would be to pick out a space in the yard specifically for pollinators, called a pollinator garden. Pollinator gardens are designed to attract and support pollinators. It is usually planted with a variety of wildflowers, trees and shrubs that provide pollen and nectar.

“It’s important to have plants and shrubs and trees that are native to our local ecosystem,” Royal Oak resident Ann Bueche said. “So, there is a lot of confusion, or this has been a tradition in the gardening industry for 100 years or so, where you have or-

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namental plants that go by temperature and location and by zones, but the vast majority of what’s sold commercially is either from Asia or Europe. And so little by little, our pollinator-friendly areas have been chipped away over the decades.”

Finding native plants to Michigan is a part of this process. Some native plants include: purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, wild bergamot, swamp milkweed and wild lupine.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, online at fws.gov, suggests choosing a sunny location for a pollinator garden and checking the soil to see what kind of plants will thrive there.

Bueche said she is in no way a master gardener, but she learned through research, community resources, and trial and error

while she was creating her pollinator garden.

“I’m a curious gardener, and a continual practitioner,” she said. “The first tip I would give to a new pollinator gardener is to decrease or discontinue using chemicals; if you are not willing to do that, you are not going to have any success with pollinators. The second thing would be to find a good source for native plants, either through wild ones or a local nursery that specializes in native plants and native genotypes, not just what they sell to commercial garden centers, and then start small and go from there so you can learn more about native plants.”

For more information on how to build a pollinator garden, visit fws.org, home grownnationalpark.org or pollinator.org.

Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081.

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ALASKAN ADVENTURE

Three friends drove an AMC Gremlin to the Last Frontier in 1973

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ABOVE: In 1973, Grosse Pointe City resident Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren with his parents when he and two friends, Allen Thomas and Dave King, traveled to Alaska in his 1972 AMC Gremlin.

RIGHT: Retired Grosse Pointe Public School System teacher Rufus McGaugh chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad.”

Photo by Maria Allard

METRO DETROIT — The year was 1972 and Rufus McGaugh was living in Warren after serving two years in the military, including several months in Vietnam.

The U.S. Marine Corps veteran was soon off on another adventure with two friends he knew from St. Leonard’s Catholic Grade School in Warren. The trio piled into a Pontiac Firebird on a quest to visit Alaska. But they only made it to Montana before they headed back home.

A year later, in 1973, McGaugh made the Alaskan excursion again, this time in his two-door 1972 AMC Gremlin with one of his St. Leonard’s buddies, Allen Thomas, and a friend from Wayne State University, Dave King. They ventured through several states, including South Dakota and North Dakota, before hitting the Alaska Highway in northwestern Canada.

“Back then zero of it was paved and it was considered to be the worst road in North America. It was a military road to begin with back in World War II,” McGaugh said. “You cut through the Northwest Territories and (the) Yukon (Terri-

tory) and get into Alaska. To cut across Canada, that was the only way to go. When you’re young, it’s an adventure.”

The brown Gremlin had a stick shift and four bald tires. As a precaution, McGaugh bought two extra spare tires for the trip.

“But they were bald tires also because that’s all I could afford,” the Grosse Pointe City resident laughed.

It took the guys at least two weeks to get to Alaska finding their way with maps. Along the way, they took in the views of any national forests they came across. Back then, it was recommended to drive 25 mph on the Alaska Highway due to the unpaved gravel and what McGaugh described as “pothole after pothole.”

“I understand since it has been paved,” the 1967 East Detroit High School graduate said. “We had to do our own navigating. We ended up with four, five, six flat (tires). Every time it happened, the station attendants said, ‘We can’t plug this. We’ll do our best.’ By golly, they got us through.”

The adventure-seekers traveled lightly with a small tent and Coleman stove. They took minimum clothing and “raided our moms’ pantries with everything we

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could — cereal, peanut butter, anything that was canned.” Each night, they pulled off the side of the road to set up camp and relax with a meal.

“We’d set up the tent, get the Coleman stove out, see what was left of our dwindling supply,” McGaugh said. “We ate some strange meals — things you normally eat for dinner for breakfast and vice versa.”

They generally drove 16 hours a day. When en route, they rarely saw other drivers on the road.

“You’re so spread out, there were very few vehicles and most of those were big semis carrying fuel from the lower 48 (state) to Alaska, or supplies,” McGaugh said.

The town of Fairbanks was the first hint of civilization once they reached Alaska. They also visited Anchorage and couldn’t take their eyes off Mount McKinley peaking from the distance. There was time for two days of canoeing in a moose refuge and the chance to see elk, bald eagles and more out in the wild. Alaska reminded McGaugh of “Michigan on steroids.”

“A big overgrown Michigan with mountains,” McGaugh said. “There were a lot of similarities between it and my own state. It was summer and warm. Beautiful. Lots of forests like Michigan. I liked it very much. I certainly liked what they had to offer in the outdoors.”

McGaugh’s buddy, Thomas, however, didn’t stay in the Last Frontier state very long. As soon as he could make travel arrangements, he flew back home.

Alaska was the 49th state McGaugh visited. The last state to see was Kansas, so after leaving Alaska, he made sure to drive to Kansas with King. When they came upon the “Welcome to Kansas” sign, McGaugh signified the moment by writing “No. 50” in mustard on a piece of cardboard and King got a snapshot.

With a cracked windshield and blown engine, the Gremlin barely made it home to Warren.

“That car was just beat to hell,” McGaugh said. “I was living with my parents at the time and it died in my parents’ driveway.”

Despite the shape of the car, “It’s got a lot of fond memories,” McGaugh said.

A few months later, a cousin helped the traveler install a new motor. Traveling to all 50 U.S. states was just the tip of the iceberg for McGaugh. The world traveler said he has visited all the countries and territories in the world.

McGaugh shared his travel experiences when he taught social studies at Brownell Middle School in the Grosse Pointe Public School System. The now-retired educator also taught at the district’s Pierce Middle School. He still travels sometimes alone and sometimes with his wife, Monica, and sons, Eric and Jason.

The accomplished author also chronicled his travels in two books, “Drowning in All Seven Continents” and “Travels, Treasures and Tales of a Nomad,” which are available on amazon.com. He has written other books as well.

“My whole life of travel has been out there to see what there is to see,” McGaugh said. “The big, the important, the beautiful, the spectacular.”

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After seeing Alaska for the first time in 1973, Rufus McGaugh drove to Kansas to make it official that he had visited all 50 U.S. states.

Deferment

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15 years ago, the payments were around $1,000 per year. However, more recently, Schostak said, the assessments have become “burdensome” for some residents.

For example, last year, the Bloomfield Village neighborhood did an assessment that is going to be about $5,000 per year for the next 15 years.

The deferment program does not offer forgiveness of debt; rather, it defers the payment. This year, $150,000 in township money is allocated to go toward this program

“This allows you to stay in your home, and the payment will be made for you. Then, once you get back on your feet again, you can just pay it back,” Mike McCready, Bloomfield Township supervisor, said.

In many cases, residents have a fixed income, but they have value in their home.

“We’re saying, ‘We’ll let the value in your home pay for this assessment in the future,’” Schostak said. Meaning, it could be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of the house.

Residents must qualify for “financial hardship” to have access to the program. This is determined based on a threshold set by household size and total household gross income. To qualify, a homeowner’s total household gross income must be $150,000 per year or less. A homeowner’s assets are also taken into consideration.

More qualifications and specific threshold information can be found at bloomfieldtwp.org/sadp.

“The goal of this program is to help people, and I think we’ve set the qualifications at a fair level that it will still help people, but not give away money to people who can otherwise afford it,” Schostak said.

While there is a 10-year cap on the deferment, Schostak said it is “intended as a check-in point rather than an end-point.”

Qualifying residents have the opportunity to extend the deferment past this 10-year mark.

Participation in this program requires homeowners to pay a simple (non-compounding) interest of 3% per year.

A lien will be put on the house — the township will record a Discharge of Lien with Oakland County once the payment is made.

“I think it’s fair to all parties. It’s fair to the resident who’s needing the deferment. It’s also fair to the other taxpayers in the community in that we’re making sure that we’re protected and that we’re going to get our money back,” Schostak said.

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

Cedarwood Realty Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its New Location

Cedarwood Realty is a luxury, boutique brokerage in Bloomfield Hills that guides buyers and sellers through the process of residential and commercial transactions in Oakland County, and more widely throughout southeast Michigan. Cedarwood Realty’s experienced real estate agents offer grounded real estate advice and guidance tailored to each individual. Cedarwood agents work as a team, sharing insights and focusing on the complexities of each deal. The result instills clients with confidence in each transaction. Led by real estate brokers and land use attorneys, Cedarwood has decades of experience. The new location is at 6626 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills.

Photo provided by Michael Schostak Bloomfield Township’s Special Assessment Deferment Program allows homeowners to defer their annual water/sewer or road special assessments. Last summer, the Bloomfield Village neighborhood went through a special assessment process.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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JUNE 25

History of Pewabic Pottery: Learn about Detroitbased ceramics studio founded in 1903, 7 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, register at (248) 642-5800 or btpl.org

JUNE 26

Learn about Michigan’s sister state in Japan: Presentation by Shiga Prefecture visiting official Keiko Nakajima, 6-7:30 p.m., Birmingham Next, 2121 Midvale St., part of Thursday Evening Speaker Series, see schedule at birminghamnext.org

JUNE 27

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham meeting: Hear from Maj. Gen. Michelle Link, also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVPs for luncheon required, seniormensclub@gmail.com, seniormensclubbirmingham.com

JUNE 30

Summer craft show: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road, (248) 723-3500

JULY 8

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club meeting: Hear from Detroit Institute of Arts Community Engagement Manager Sharon Harrell, also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, group meets every second Tuesday of month, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks before each event, tbmwc.com

JULY 16

Neighborhood Nights @Northbrook: Outdoor event features live music by bands and DJ, food truck, bounce house, basketball, pickleball and more, 5-8 p.m., Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, continues Aug. 20, northbrookpc.org

Office: 13650 E. 11 Mile Road

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

JULY 26

Day on the Town: Find discounted merchandise, food trucks, chalk art displays, kids activities, giveaways and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., in stores and along streets and sidewalks in downtown Birmingham, map available week of event at allinbirmingham.com/visitors/ dayonthetown

ONGOING

Birmingham Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 26, Public Parking Lot #6, 660 N. Old Woodward Ave., allinbirmingham.com/farmersmarket

Weekly car show: 8-10 a.m. Saturdays, Pasteiner’s, 33202 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, (248) 6462886, see hundreds of vehicle photos from past events at pasteiners.com/parking-at-pasteiners

Food trucks: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays until Aug. 20, parking lot of Bloomfield Community Television, 4190 Dublin Road in Bloomfield Township, see lineup at bloomfieldtwp.org/foodtruck

Cranbrook on the Green: Play artist-designed mini-golf course, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays) through August, then 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays in September, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, ticket includes admission to galleries, cranbrookartmuseum.org/mini-golf

Art exhibits: 44th annual “Michigan Fine Arts Competition” features 80-plus juried artists, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays until Aug. 14, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

• “Eventually Everything Connects: Mid-Century Modern Design in the US” includes nearly 200 works by 80-plus artists, designers and architects, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (until 8 p.m. Thursdays) until Sept. 21, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

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In the Park concert series: Hear “Salute America” by Birmingham Concert Band (wind ensemble) June 25, The United States Army Jazz Ambassadors June 29, Mainstreet Soul (Motown, R&B, pop and dance covers) July 2, The Sax Maniacs (soul and rock) July 9, Toppermost (The Beatles tribute) July 16, Ben Sharkey (R&B, soul and jazz) July 23, FiftyAmpFuse (rock) July 30, Zang Band (rock and pop covers) Aug. 6, Magic Bus (late ’60s rock) Aug. 13, Mobile Dueling Pianos Aug. 20 and Rebecca Cameron Band (country) Aug. 27, all 7 p.m. (except 6 p.m. June 29), Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, bhamgov.org/ concerts

Outdoor movies: Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. and shows at 7:30 p.m., watch “Home Alone” July 11, “Moana 2” Aug. 8 and “Trolls” Sept. 5, bring lawn chair or blanket, Booth Park, corner of Harmon Street and North Old Woodward Avenue in Birmingham, allinbirmingham.com

Beverly Park activities: Java and Jazz includes free coffee and live music by Ryan Bills Trio from 9 a.m.noon July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, also Concerts in the Park with Cliff Erickson July 11 and The Hood Aug. 8, both 7 p.m., plusFood Truck Mondays from 4:30-7:30 p.m. until Aug. 25, 18801 Beverly Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 646-6404, villagebeverlyhills.com

Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers and Neighbors Club: Nonprofit comprising 270-plus women around

world, group hosts monthly Welcome Coffee events to connect, share cultures and build friendships, also local activities including card games and sports, inquire about events at bbnc.membership@gmail. com, bbnewcomers.com

Second Saturday Book Sale: Monthly event also includes DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 6425800, btpl.org

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

Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups

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/chapterevents/527

Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Village of Beverly Hills Offce at 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. A public hearing will be held on the following case:

Case #1435: In order to install an air conditioning unit in the side open space, the homeowner of 19453 Waltham (24-02-353-015) is seeking a dimensional/non-use variance from Chapter 46 Zoning, Section 46-170(b).

Interested parties may comment on the above listed cases in-person at the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be submitted in person or by mail to the Village of Beverly Hills, Zoning Board of Appeals, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to sstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing; please note the case in the subject line. The applications may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

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Southfeld Township Board Meeting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.

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Board approved April 8, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

Board approved April General Fund expenditures in the amount of $88,494.43

Board approved May General Fund expenditures in the amount of $82,450.56

Board approved April & May Animal Control Reports.

Board adopted MTA Principles of Township Governance.

Board appointed Beverly Hills Public Works Director Neil Johnston as (SOCRRA) representative and Beverly Hills Manager

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Warren Rothe as alternate.

Board appointed Beverly Hills Public Works Director Neil Johnston as (SOCWA) representative and Beverly Hills Manager

Warren Rothe as alternate.

Board approved extension of Assessing Contract expiring August 31, 2025.

Board approved MERS as the Township Defned Contribution Plan.

Board appointed Vincent Borowski as ex-offcio to Planning Commission.

Board appointed Bachir Chamma as new member to Planning Commission.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — An 85-year-old West Bloomfield resident told police May 17 that she believes her son switched the diamond on her ring with a cubic zirconia.

The incident reportedly occurred in early December 2023 at her home while the West Bloomfield resident had a surgical procedure. She had allegedly given the diamond ring to her son for safekeeping before the surgery.

The case was under investigation by the detective bureau.

Caregiver reportedly steals from client WEST BLOOMFIELD — A West Bloomfield resident of Morris Lake Circle told police at around 6:45 p.m. May 18 that his caregiver — a 26-year-old woman — made fraudulent credit card charges totaling $4,400.

The Southfield woman was recently hired to take care of the man while he underwent cancer treatments. According to police, the woman also attempted a fraudulent wire transfer to a 26-year-old man in Detroit, but it was not successful. The investigation was ongoing.

Vehicle theft

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 3:50 a.m. and 4:50 a.m. June 2, an unknown person stole the complainant’s vehicle from a parking lot near Midtown Circle, near 14 Mile and North Campbell roads.

Movie screen damaged

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 11:50 p.m. June 4, an unknown person damaged a movie screen at the Emagine theater, 200 N. Main St. Car stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. June 5, an unknown person stole the complainant’s vehicle from a parking lot near Gardenia Avenue.

Vehicle stolen from Fox Hills resident

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On June 8, the Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a larceny at the Fox Hills Condominium/Apartment complex.

A white Ford Edge had all of its rims/tires stolen overnight. The case was under investigation.

Dance studio reports fraud

BIRMINGHAM — On June 6 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the owner of a dance studio in the 2200

from the studio’s account were written and cashed between April 22 and the end of May.

The owner believes the checks, which totaled nearly $6,000, were stolen from her studio. An investigation was ongoing.

Bar employee reports stolen purse

BIRMINGHAM — A 22-year-old Grosse Pointe Park woman stated that on May 31, while she was on her night shift at a local bar, her purse was stolen.

She had seen her purse about one hour before it was stolen. Witnesses identified two unknown female suspects stealing the purse. The suspects did not use any cards in the victim’s purse. An investigation was ongoing.

School resource officer investigates assault and battery at high school

ROCHESTER HILLS — The school resource deputy of Rochester High School responded to an assault and battery in the hallway between two students at 1:40 p.m. May 27. When the school resource officer arrived, the suspect, a 14-year-old male from Rochester Hills, was agitated and noncompliant. He was attempting to walk back to the victim, a 15-yearold female from Rochester Hills, and re-engage. The school resource officer handcuffed the suspect.

The Rochester Fire Department responded to check the victim, who received minor injuries to the head from the assault. The victim’s mother arrived at the school and took the victim home for the day. The suspect’s mother arrived at the school, and he was released to her, pending further investigation of the incident. The suspect was advised to remain out of school until notified by school administration.

Man arrested after road rage incident

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a Live 911 call near John R and Auburn Road on a report of a road rage incident at 1:47 a.m. May 25.

The caller said the driver of a black Ford pickup was attempting to ram into her vehicle. Deputies checked the area and located the responsible vehicle at Weverton and Auburn Road. Deputies also located the caller at Reuther Middle School.

The caller, a 23-year-old woman from Rochester Hills, stated that the other driver had tailgated, “brake checked and attempted to collide” into her vehicle. Fearing for her safety, the woman said she fled and waited in a driveway until the other driver, a 24-year-old man from Warren, left the area. The man waited, found the woman and continued taunting her until deputies arrived, police said.

The man said the woman tailgated and flashed her bright lights at him.

provided a recorded video of the incident. The man said he had a firearm and a valid concealed pistol license, which were found in his vehicle. The man was arrested and transported to the Oakland County Jail. The recovered firearm was transported and stored. Man prohibited from RCS property after being ‘belligerent’ inside school

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a school in the 1300 block of Mahaffy Avenue on a report of an irate parent in the building at 4:05 p.m. May 30.

Dispatchers advised that the person responsible, a 52-year-old man from Rochester, was not on scene.

School staff stated the parent had gone through the front entrance and was irate that his daughter’s shirt was possibly stolen. The father, according to reports, was “belligerent and used profanities” while in the school.

On June 2, the school resource officer conducted a follow-up investigation. The father had entered through front doors that were not secured due to school dismissal. Multiple staff members were interviewed and advised that the father used profanity and was irate during the incident. The man admitted to being frustrated. When he exited the building, he pushed the front door aggressively and kicked a U.S. Postal Service tote that was on the ground of the vestibule.

The father was given a verbal no trespassing warning and was advised that he was prohibited from being on Rochester Community Schools property. He was advised that violating the verbal warning would result in criminal trespassing. The school was advised and was going to send a letter to the man advising him of the stipulations of the no-trespassing.

Scam phone call pretends to be victim’s son

TROY — According to a police report, a 78-yearold resident on Abington Drive reported on June 3 that she received a phone call with the caller ID indicating it was her son.

When she answered, the person on the phone reportedly said he was her son and that he had been in a car accident and was in jail. The woman was instructed to call a lawyer at the number he provided and, after calling the number, was told someone would be contacting her to arrange the collection of $8,400 in bond money.

The woman reportedly received another phone call advising her that a man would be coming to her house to pick up the money. The woman provided the cash in an envelope to the man who arrived.

needed to provide $9,200 in additional funds for her son to be released, at which point she realized it was a scam and contacted police.

Woman tricked by pop-up virus warning

TROY — According to a police report, on June 3, a 20-year-old resident on Timbercrest Drive reported that she was using her computer when a pop-up notification appeared. The notification reportedly claimed that her computer was infected with a virus and that she needed to contact Microsoft IT for help at the number provided.

The victim reportedly called the number and spoke with a suspect who claimed to be with Microsoft tech support. The suspect advised her that her bank account had been used to purchase pornography and to reverse the transaction, she needed to purchase gift cards and provide the numbers to the suspect.

The victim purchased a total of $5,500 worth of gift cards at multiple locations and provided the card numbers and PINs to the suspect.

Man receives fraudulent cryptocurrency investment advice TROY — According to a police report, between Feb. 24 and May 16, a 46-year-old resident on East Big Beaver Road reported that he was befriended by someone he did not know on Facebook, who encouraged him to invest in cryptocurrency. That person reportedly directed him through the process.

The man reportedly converted a total of $160,000 in cash into multiple crypto accounts. When the man attempted to withdraw his funds, he was told he would need to deposit an additional $113,000 to withdraw his cash. He refused to deposit more money and determined it was a scam.

Suspect fakes hostage situation to obtain money TROY — According to a police report, on June 4, a 29-year-old resident on West Maple Road reported that he was contacted by an unknown suspect who told him he and his friends were associated with a “Mexican cartel” and that they had his friend held hostage. They reportedly told him they would kill his friend unless the man agreed to pay him. The man withdrew $330 in cash and sent it via MoneyGram to the suspects. The suspects reportedly continued to threaten him and his family, so he sent them an additional $350.

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