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Three school districts and cities to honor MLK through service BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN AND MIKE KOURY tchristensen@candgnews.com, mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — The Royal Oak, Berkley and Clawson school districts, and their cities, are all continuing to share the message that Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19 is “a day on, not a day off.” The combined MLK Day celebration will be taking place at Clawson High School this year. In past years, the event rotated through the Berkley and Royal Oak school districts, so there is sure to be fresh energy and a chance to pull in neighbors who might have not joined in the festivities before. “Clawson has been a part of the MLK Day of Service for a few years now; this is simply the first See MLK on page 14A
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OAKLAND COUNTY — As a new year dawns, leaders in Ferndale, Berkley, Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge are looking ahead to what they want to focus on in 2026. Eddie Sabatini recently attended his first meeting as a member of the Ferndale City Council, and what he’s hoping to do throughout his first year is to stay committed to being an accessible council member. “I spent a lot of time on the campaign trying to meet as many folks as possible, and I want that to continue,” he said. “I serve the community, so I want residents to know that I’m accessible. So, I’m going to try to set up some office hours. My contact information is out there and very publicly available. So, I just want folks to know that I’m here to serve them and they can reach me.” One of the reasons Sabatini decided to run for council was to get some form of a community center back up and running. With the transfer of the Kulick Community Center still in the works, Sabatini said he wants to work on that deal between the city and Ferndale Public Schools.
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Kevin Maples: Executive of the Year and a Leader Who Puts People First Maples from Les Stanford Buck GMC received the 2025 City of Ferndale Mayor’s Business Council Executive of the Year Award in December.
Kevin Maples has been a driving force in Michigan’s automotive industry for more than 20 years. His focus is not just on record-breaking sales, but on the trust he builds with customers, the teams he empowers, and the communities he serves. As General Sales Manager of Les Stanford Buick GMC in Ferndale, Kevin has helped transform the dealership into one of the most respected and high-performing operations in the region, earning him the 2025 City of Ferndale Mayor’s Business Council Executive of the Year Award. Maples stands as a clear example of leadership that inspires teams, strengthens organizations, and positively impacts communities across the state. Kevin Maples spoke proudly of the achievement, “A moment of gratitude. Being named Executive of the Year is an unforgettable honor, but the real win is the team, the trust, and the community behind the work. This one is for the people. Thank you again to the City of Ferndale Mayor’s Business Council for this incredible recognition.”, said Maples. Michael Lary, The City of Ferndale Special Events Director, who awarded Maples the hon-
or acknowledged his admiration for the winner. “Beyond being a successful business man, Kevin is a dynamic individual recognized for his good heart and deeds.” said Lary. Under Kevin’s leadership, Les Stanford Buick GMC achieved a historic distinction: becoming the number one Hummer EV dealership in the State of Michigan. In September 2025, the dealership set an all-time state record by selling sixty Hummer EVs in a single month—an achieve-
“I love my job because I get to help our customers get into the vehicle they want, when they want it,” Kevin says. Kevin consistently credits his team for every accomplishment, emphasizing collaboration, professionalism, and shared accountability. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the belief that exceptional customer service starts with empowering employees and fostering a culture where people feel valued and supported.
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ment unmatched by any Michigan dealership. That milestone propelled Les Stanford Buick GMC to 4th place in National EV sales. Winning awards isn’t new to Kevin, who was also named the Metro Detroit Salesperson of the Year by Detroit Choice Awards in 2020. He has been named a Notable Professional in Who’s Who in Black Detroit by the Michigan Chronicle and one of Michigan’s Most Influential People by Beautiful Magazine.
“We have a great team here at Les Stanford, and I think it shows with the loyalty of our customers,” he says. That people-first approach has resonated with customers. Kevin is widely known for building long-term relationships, prioritizing transparency, and ensuring that every customer experience reflects integrity and respect. Many customers return regularly, referring friends and family because they trust the dealership and the people
City of Ferndale Business Council Executive of the Year Award behind it. This commitment to excellence has earned widespread recognition. Maples was named Metro Detroit’s Salesperson of the Year at the Detroit Choice Awards as well. Beyond the showroom, Kevin is equally respected for his dedication to community involvement. He is an active supporter of youth programs, nonprofit organizations, and community-focused initiatives throughout Michigan. Whether mentoring young professionals entering the automotive field or lending his influence to causes that strengthen local neighborhoods, Kevin sees leadership as a responsibility that extends far beyond business success. “I’m a father first, but I believe everything I do in life has a purpose. Working here has a purpose. Supporting our community any way I can has a purpose as well.” Receiving the 2025 Executive of the Year Award was a meaningful moment for Kevin, not as a personal triumph, but as recognition of collective-team effort. As Michigan’s automotive landscape continues to evolve, Kevin Maples proves that outstanding performance and genuine service go hand in hand. A great sales career is a testament to what can be achieved when innovation is paired with integrity—and when success is measured not just by sales, but by the positive impact left on people and community alike. Call Les Stanford Buick GMC at 248-658-8655 to contact Kevin with questions or to set an appointment at kevin_maples@lesstanford.com.
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An agreement for an automated license plate reader camera system was approved by the Ferndale City Council on Dec. 15, contingent upon the approval of an ordinance and companion policy designed to strengthen oversight of government surveillance technology and protection for residents.
Axon is not an unfamiliar company to Ferndale, as it already provides the city with technology ranging from body-worn cameras to in-car cameras and evidence storage. Because of the previous issues with Flock, the city presented Axon with agreement addendums, to which the company agreed. These addendums, according to Police Chief Dennis Emmi, include Ferndale has sole ownership of its ALPR data; there is no access or use of the data without written authorization; See POLICIES on page 7A
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Ferndale to work on policies to strengthen ALPR camera oversight BY MIKE KOURY FERNDALE — The state of automated license plate reader cameras in Ferndale is in limbo while the city devises its surveillance policy. At its Dec. 15 meeting, the Ferndale City Council reviewed an agreement with Axon for an ALPR camera system. This would replace the previous program run by Flock Safety that the city terminated its relationship with due to privacy concerns.
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BERKLEY — The city of Berkley is in the midst of working on its parks and recreation master plan. A draft of the five-year master plan has been completed and shared publicly at berkleymi.gov for the community to read and to provide feedback. A public hearing on the master plan will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina Ave. “The purpose of the plan is a guideline for the next five years of parks and recreation, from programming to maintenance to things in the future,” said Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dan McMinn. “The reason that we have to do this is to apply for grants through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. We need to have a five year plan on file with them. So, every five years we update the plan in accordance with being able to apply for grants through the DNR.” Up to this point, McMinn said, officials have held meetings with the community and consultants Johnson Hill Land Ethics Studio to create this draft. Some comments McMinn has heard so far range from wanting the parks to be maintained to the direction of the city’s community center. “A lot of people in the city would like to see a pool,” he said. “Some people would like to see a dog park. There are those things — community gardens — that people are interested in. A lot of what the plan is saying is that we need to do further studies to see if those things are even feasible. You know, costs and space and a lot of things like that. So, it’s just giving us an opportunity to see what people in the community want and provide the best recreation services that we can.”
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FERNDALE — The Lawrence Street Gallery is hosting its first exhibition of the year, featuring awardwinning artists from the gallery’s 2025 juried shows. “This compelling exhibition highlights artists whose work reflects bold vision, technical excellence, and distinctive personal voice,” a press release states. “The featured artists explore deep-rooted influences through explosive style, rich texture, expressive line work, and vibrant imagery. Together, their work creates an emotional and atmospheric aesthetic, charged with evocative energy and a dynamic use of color.” Artists featured in the show include Jacqueline Block, Garth Glazier, Janet Kondziela, Edward Marsh, Margaret Reese, David Ribble, Mark Schumacher and Bonnie Weinreich. A mid-month reception will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. The gallery is open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. Fridays; and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.
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Middle school robotics team takes second state title
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Middle School robotics team Giggle Pickles repeated as champions at the FTC Michigan State Championship-Southeast Dec. 13-14. According to a press release, Giggle Pickles went undefeated in qualifying rounds, 7-0, won its division and would go on to win the state championship with a 301-258 finals victory. Two other Ferndale Middle School teams also participated in the tournament. Screaming Eagles, while missing the playoff cut, won the third-place Innovate Award in recognition of its engineering design and creativity, and Electric Bacon had a standout moment defeating Screaming Eagles in competition. “We are extremely proud of all three Ferndale Middle School robotics teams,” the district said in a prepared statement. “The repeat championship by Giggle Pickles, combined with the innovation and continued growth shown by Screaming Eagles and Electric Bacon, highlights Ferndale’s premier FIRST Tech Challenge robotics program and the dedication of its students, coaches, and mentors.”
HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods Men’s Club is accepting applications for its yearly scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to those who are graduating seniors from high school and students attending colleges or universities as undergraduates, graduate students or attending a recognized trade school. Applicants must be residents of Huntington Woods or the Royal Oak section of the Berkley School District. Items that will be reviewed as part of the application process include volunteer and community service, extracurricular activities and dedication to serving others. An essay also must be submitted with the application. The deadline to submit is March 29. For more information, visit hwmi.org.
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PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club is seeking applicants for this year’s scholarship awards. The scholarship is for high school seniors in Ferndale Public Schools, and all are encouraged to apply, regardless of their plans for college, university, trade or vocational studies. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, wellrounded activities and community involvement, and submit an essay in addition to other requirements. The deadline to submit is April 6. For more information and to view the application, visit cityofpleasantridge.org/2025-womans-club-scholarshipapplication.
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Ferndale student advances in annual Elks Hoop Shoot FERNDALE/ROYAL OAK — One of five young athletes who advanced from the Ferndale Elks Lodge #1588 Hoop Shoot Contest last month has won his division at districts and will advance to the Elks Hoop Shoot State Competition Feb. 28 at Ferris State University. Roman Walker, 9, of Oak Park, a fourth grader at Ferndale Upper Elementary, won the Boys 8-9 Division in district competition to take home a first-place trophy Jan. 10 at Royal Oak Middle School. Walker was one of five students from the Ferndale Elks lodge who advanced to districts. The other contestants who advanced were: Coltrane Rye (Boys 10-11), Dante Campbell (Boys 12-13), Maria Ranieri (Girls 8-9) and Gabrielle Ranieri (Girls 10-11). They all received a certificate and a prize package. The Hoop Shoot Competition is a tradition spanning more than 50 years at Elks lodges in metro Detroit and across the country. Originally founded in 1868 in New York City under the name “Jolly Corks,” the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a fraternal organization dedicated to promoting and practicing “the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American Patriotism and cultivate good fellowship.” For more information about the Elks or the Ferndale Elks Lodge #1588, go to elks1588.com.
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Axon can’t use the data for product development; third-party access is prohibited, and sharing with federal agencies is prohibited unless Ferndale provides case-specific written authorization; and there is no facial recognition or human analytics, livestreaming or real-time monitoring. “We take the accountability and oversight seriously,” Emmi said. “We have one of the most robust policies there is in law enforcement when it comes to our ALPR technology. It’s important to note that that is not the end of that statement. Policy is going to evolve. … Policy review is a continuous process regardless of the profession. If you’re not looking at them at least annually, you’re not doing your job as an administrator. We continually look at that and find mistakes or gaps or holes and we will work together with council to plug those gaps and those holes.” The council would go on to approve the agreement 4-1, but contingent upon the approval of an ordinance and companion policy designed to strengthen protections for residents and oversight of government surveillance technology. The ordinance would undergo two
his phone. He said he went to the car and knocked on the window. He said the driver threatened to punch him, and that the man rolled the window down, swung at him and opened the door. This reportedly led to him also throwing a punch. He also reportedly said that while he smokes, he didn’t recall throwing a cigarette at the other man. The case was forwarded to the city attorney for a review of charges.
Ferndale woman arrested for alleged animal abuse
FERNDALE — The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a 32-year-old Ferndale woman with animal abuse-related charges. According to a press release, the woman was charged with abandoning/cruelty to two or three animals for the mistreatment of two German shepherd dogs. “Following multiple previous visits by Animal Control, both dogs were found tethered to a fence on too short chains and with no accessible water or food,” the press release states. “They reportedly were malnourished, significantly underweight, and required veterinary care. One animal tested positive for heartworm.” Abandoning/cruelty to two or three animals is punishable by one year in jail, a $2,000 fine and/or up to 300 hours of community service. — Mike Koury
readings, with the second coming at the first meeting in February. If the policies and ordinances are approved, the installation of the cameras would be in April. They are estimated to cost a total of $110,967.60 paid for over five years. Nine cameras would be installed at northbound and southbound Woodward Avenue, eastbound and westbound Eight Mile Road and eastbound and westbound Nine Mile Road. Amid the pushback from the group of residents who have voiced their dislike of the technology since the first issues with Flock arose last year, then-Councilman Greg Pawlica said the technology was never a solution to deter crime, but to act as an additional tool for law enforcement to solve crime. And from what he heard from a community conversation involving residents on Dec. 12, very few responses were about suggestions to improve the contract, just dislike for the technology. “We’ve had this technology in Ferndale for over two years with the contract that was imperfect. There’s no argument. However, during that time, not one person has come forward indicating that their civil rights were violated or the technology was used improperly. Our policies have worked,” he said. Mayor Pro Tem Laura Mikulski said in a text message the policies were still being worked on as of Jan. 11.
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The secrets to their success NEW BUSINESS OWNERS TALK ABOUT PLANNING, GROWTH AFTER YEAR ONE BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — When starting a business, entrepreneurs think about all aspects that will make it successful: daily operations, building a customer base, hiring employees, managing cash flow, city zoning ordinances and much more. After navigating over the hurdles, making it through the first year feels like a milestone.
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Bricks & Minifigs Novi, located at 49881 Grand River Ave., in Wixom, opened Sept. 21, 2024. In that first year, the store owners learned a lot about what worked and what improvements can be made. “I think what got us through is our positive attitude and amazing customers,” said Cara Suksi, who created the store with her husband Kevin. “We have so many repeat customers. They’re so supportive. They take part in some of our events we’ve done. It’s
hard to walk in our store and not have a huge smile on your face.” Bricks & Minifigs Novi is every Lego fan’s dream. “We sell everything Legos. We sell new and boxed Legos. We sell bulk Legos including bins,” Cara said. “Legos are made well. They don’t lose their value. They always fit together.” The Suksis own Bricks & Minifigs Novi with two other partners: Cathy Drapeau, who is Cara Suksi’s mother, and Sean Krabach. Everyone took on different roles to make the store a success. Kevin, who still works his full-time job outside the family business, takes care of the finances for Bricks & Minifigs Novi and assists with the inventory. Cara handles the marketing, events and birthday parties. Krabach is responsible for the inventory, and Drapeau was put in charge of human resources. Cara and Kevin’s teenage son Jack also helps out, along with a group of dedicated staff members. Kevin always had an interest in Legos. Cara said he’d buy and sell them online, and one day suggested they open up their See BUSINESS on page 11A
Bricks & Minifigs Novi, located at 49881 Grand River Ave., in Wixom, opened Sept. 21, 2024. The store sells all things Lego, and owners are enjoying getting to know their customers while offering products that are popular with the clientele. Photo provided by Cara Suksi
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own Lego store. Along with sales, Bricks & Minifigs Novi buys and trades all Lego products. Because of Kevin’s hobby, the Suksi already had a lot of inventory to stock the store. It was a long process to open the business. The Suksis traveled out of state to meet with the Lego CEO and founder. They also completed a week of training. They were required to give a presentation as to why they wanted to own such a business and also spent a few days working in the company’s flagship store. “It was pretty intense,” Cara said. “It’s a risk. The biggest challenge has been getting the word out. People are still finding us for the first time. Every market is different. What sells in one market may not sell in another market.” The owners continue to come up with new ideas as the business grows. Bricks & Minifigs Novi, for instance, will participate in National Lego Day on Jan. 28. Cara suggests customers check on the store’s social media pages — Facebook, X and Instagram — for updates. “Star Wars” is probably the biggest seller. The botanical flower themes, superheroes, “Lord of the Rings” and Friends sets also are
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Mariah Moore is a new business owner. In the summer of 2025, she opened up her own business, EverCare Home Health, to provide non-medical home health aid to families. The virtual office, located in Bloomfield Hills, provides home health care services throughout metro Detroit. popular. Cara said that many people come in to build their own creations or sometimes find missing pieces from a set they already own.
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In the summer of 2025, Mariah Moore fulfilled a longtime ambition of opening up her own business called EverCare Home Health. The virtual office is located in Bloomfield Hills and provides home health care ser-
vices throughout metro Detroit. Moore always had an interest in helping others. She started caregiving when attending Ferris State University. After graduating from college in 2011, she worked for Child Protective Services in Michigan but also continued with caregiving on the side. At first it was to make extra money, but then Moore discovered how much she enjoyed working as a caregiver. “I worked for different agencies in metro Detroit,” Moore said. “I knew I loved it.” She eventually left CPS. In 2023, the budding entrepreneur decided it was time to open up her own home health care business. She wasn’t sure how to get started but met a mentor who offered a number of tips to help in the beginning. Moore paid attention to every detail to make sure she was on the right path to opening EverCare Home Health. “She taught me how to do it from beginning to end,” Moore said. “She went over everything with me.” That included putting together a business plan, setting policies and procedures, and registering as an LLC business. EverCare Home Health offers a number of nonmedical services including dressing, bathing, companionship, light housekeeping, and transportation for doctor’s appointments and running errands. Currently, Moore has 10 caregivers on staff and four clients. One strategy Moore
uses to find new clients is to pay a company for referral leads. “The most challenging part was finding clients in the beginning. No one was calling. It was disappointing,” she said. “I knew I had to keep going. It took about two months to find my first client. It seemed like it was never going to happen.” Moore makes sure to get to know the clients and their families to find out what the needs are. Some clients receive short-term care while others need long-term care. One client is receiving care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “I stay involved so families feel comfortable contacting me,” she said. “We have to make sure the caregivers are reliable.” While Moore is “glad my company is a little bit smaller,” she does have plans to expand in the future. She would like to add more 24/7 clients and offer medical care. She knows the hard work involved in operating her own business, and she is willing to put in the time. “I want to continue to grow, and I still want to be able to have good relationships with each family,” Moore said. “I never thought I would have my own company. Focusing on my company full time is the most rewarding part. I truly enjoy it. I am doing what I love.”
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“I just want to help facilitate that,” he said. “Hopefully, there’s a win-win solution for the school district and the city and the residents, of course, because we deserve a community center. … It’s an important community issue, and personally as well. Me and my family used it, and we still do. We use the playground in the green space that is still open to the public. But yeah, there’s no building, no classrooms, no place for programming, nowhere for the seniors to meet.” Gary Elrod has entered his first year as a member of the Berkley City Council. Elrod wants to make sure there is improved communication between the city and residents with how the government works for them. “There’s a disconnect that often happens between interpretation about what takes place at the meetings and then what they see from a service level,” he said. “I just want to make sure we bridge any of the misunderstanding about what we’re capable of, how high a level of service we are currently providing, and then why sometimes we stumble. So it’s really basic — is just establishing a good routine and making sure that people are hearing from us and they understand that there are limitations, but we also are meeting certain service level standards that do exceed or meet the needs of our community.” 2026 will mark the 100th anniversary of when Huntington Woods was founded as a village. The celebration is one that’s important to Commissioner Joe Rozell, who is excited for the events and plans for the
centennial. Outside of that, Rozell said Huntington Woods will look at changes to its parks, including new signage, new picnic tables and new play equipment and a complete update of Val Jones Skate Park, as well as continuing with its infrastructure improvements with its roads and sewers. “We’re looking at asking our voters to approve a millage, possibly later this year, to continue the work that we’re doing,” he said. “We’re fortunate that some of our outstanding debt we’re paying off. So, we’re able to — if the voters are willing — try to keep paying what you’re paying and allow us to keep doing what we’re doing, and that is fixing roads, fixing sewer lines, and so we were looking at continuing to move forward on the infrastructure front, which we think is very important. I mean, there was a period of time in years past where the city wasn’t focused on that, and we’re now kind of left with that responsibility, but we’re taking it very seriously and so we’re going to be focused on that as well in 2026.” Pleasant Ridge City Commissioner Katy Schmier said the city is in a strong and stable position, and when it comes to this year, there always can be things to adapt and improve upon. One thing mentioned by Schmier is to protect Pleasant Ridge’s sense of community. The topic of short-term rentals, which has been an item of discussion at recent commission meetings, will continue to be one at the beginning of this year, “Short-term rentals have been around for a while, but the way they are affecting communities is changing,” she said. “Pleasant Ridge very actively now is talking about and looking at ways to deal with short-term rentals. What is the best way Pleasant Ridge
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TOP: Newly sworn-in Ferndale City Council member Eddie Sabatini wants to help facilitate the transfer of the Kulick Community Center back to the city as a goal for 2026. ABOVE: Huntington Woods City Commissioner Joe Rozell said an update to Val Jones Skate Park is something to look forward to this year. can handle that to protect our sense of community, our neighborliness, to protect us? How do we adapt to that change? … I think that is also an example of what’s happening in our greater world. Things are changing really quickly. So, what is the best way that Pleasant Ridge can stay really educated with those changes, really engaged and to really
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Holiday Lights contest winNers 1: A colorfully lit 1956 Catalpa Court was the northwest winner for the 2025 Holiday Lights contest from the Ferndale Arts & Beautification Commission. 2: This home at 2145 Manatee Ave. is a northeast Holiday Lights winning home. 3: The northeast Holiday Lights winning home was a tie, with 1801 Annabelle St. designated as one winner.
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Councilman Gary Elrod said he wants residents to be engaged in providing feedback on the master plan. City facilities are a big concern for Elrod, such as the community center, and he would like to help find a direction on what Berkley is going to do moving forward with the building. The last time residents voted on something related to a possible new center, it was a bond in 2018 that was rejected by a little over 50%. The initial feedback, which the residents provided, was mostly favorable, but it was
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time they are serving as the host city,” said Judy Davids, city of Royal Oak community engagement specialist. “We expect attendees to feel the same spirit of purpose that has defined the event for the past nine years, dating back to its beginning in 2017.” Clawson Public Schools Superintendent Billy Shellenbarger said organizers love being able to put a spotlight on Martin Luther King Jr. and this event. “The one thing we talk about a lot with our leaders, specifically at the high school level, is servant leadership, which is unique. Being a servant leader is serving others and essentially expecting nothing in return, which can be hard to do in today’s society … with the, oftentimes, the need and the receiving of that instant gratification to an extent,” he said. “For example, we’ll be making things and preparing things for people who have different needs, and we’ll never know who those recipients are. All we’ll know is that we did it and we can go home, put our head on our pillow and know that we served someone today. It did something great, and that is servant leadership. So, that resonates with our students for sure,” Shellenbarger continued. The event will kick off at 9:40 a.m. with a freedom walk and donation drive starting at Clawson High School. Shellenbarger has been most excited for the walk, as it has been canceled for the last two years due to inclement weather. “We have our fingers crossed that we will be able to partake in the freedom walk in Clawson, walk our streets and really show that unity as we serve Dr. King’s legacy,” he said. “We are really excited and optimistic that this is going to be the year where we really get to enjoy ourselves together as we
walk the streets.” At 10:15 a.m. service projects will begin at the high school. The service projects include making blankets, a community art project, sorting donations, making cards and more. “Making blankets, sorting donations, creating community art, walking together in the freedom march, that’s when people really connect to why we are here,” Davids said. “It’s one thing to say you honor MLK; it’s another to serve with your hands and heart alongside your neighbors.” Berkley School District Director of Communications Jessica Stilger said she thinks it’s great all three school districts are committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of the schools to “create an environment where staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.” “You can really feel that on MLK Day for this event,” she said. “That sense of belonging, people coming together for a greater purpose and really working on working together in a really inclusive way.” New to this year will be a community art project where volunteers will be painting a mural at the Welcome Inn, 1717 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak. The Welcome Inn is an organization that provides professional and volunteer support services to people experiencing homelessness while helping guide them toward independent living. The project was designed by Megan Homanick, an art teacher at Clawson High School. The mural is going to reflect MLK’s call to service and values such as hope, courage, unity and justice. The project will consist of five panels featuring vibrant snowflake-like shapes that will be individually painted by volunteers of all ages. The shapes will be placed against panels designed to resemble the night sky, Davids said.
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Duenas hopes that through the mural the Welcome Inn can become a beacon for hope and warmth for those who might need it. “Being homeless for a period of my life, I remember the shame, embarrassment and fear that I felt. I hope that this project is the first step toward a deeper acceptance and understanding of those that need a little more support,” Duenas said. “There is often such a negative ideology associated with homelessness, but in reality, homelessness has no face, no name and no class status.” For more information on the event, visit romi.gov/998/MLK-Service-Day. Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586) 498-1081 and Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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