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Birmingham welcomes new fire chief

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — New Birmingham Fire Chief Matt Bartalino was sworn into his new role in December, but he has been with the department far longer than that, serving in several positions since 2003. He was a firefighter when he started his career, and then he became a firefighter/paramedic. He was also trained to be a hazmat technician.

He was promoted to lieutenant in 2014, and two years later he attended the Executive Staff and Command Leadership Program at Eastern Michigan University.

Shortly after that course he was promoted to captain. In 2019, he was appointed assistant chief, and in 2020, he received a Professional Emergency Management Certification from the state of Michigan. Prior to being sworn in as chief, he had served as interim chief since July 17, 2025. He was sworn in during the City Commission meeting Dec. 15, 2025, with City Manager Jana Ecker noting that “he’s done a great job of working through some different

See BARTALINO on page 2A

CRANBROOK INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE FEATURES NEW INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT FOR FAMILIES

Through the hands-on activities in “Mystery of the Mayan Medallion,” kids have the opportunity to learn more about Mayan and Mesopotamian culture.

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Cranbrook Institute of Science is welcoming a new exhibit for families and the local community to explore throughout the winter and spring.

“Mystery of the Mayan Medallion” will be open to the public Feb. 1, opening one day earlier, Jan. 31, for Cranbrook Institute of Science members.

See EXHIBIT on page 13A

situations with a lot of people, and he has worked very hard to make things better in the fire station. So I definitely want to thank him and I am very pleased to offer him the position.”

Bartalino said it was a competitive process when he first applied to get a position at a full-time fire department.

“Throughout the interview process and discussions with the administration at the time and firefighters on the job, it felt like a great fit. The financial stability of the city, its small-town charm, combined with its growing downtown, make this an exciting place to work. What I’ve always appreciated the most is the support the Fire Department receives from the residents of Birmingham, and we strive to return that support with top-notch services from our full-time, ALStransporting, all-hazards response department,” Bartalino said in an email.

Values in leadership

When it comes to Bartalino’s top value in leadership, he said he prioritizes stewardship.

“The fire chief needs to treat community resources (time, trust, funding, people) as something they need to care for during their tenure,” Bartalino said in an email.

He added that humility with accountability are also important values to him as a leader.

“As a leader, I should remain open to learning while still owning outcomes,” Bartalino said.

In mid to late 2026, the Fire Department will be getting two new replacement vehicles, including a 100-foot aerial truck from Sutphen and a rescue ambulance from EV+. Bartalino said the entire department is looking forward to the arrival of the new vehicles.

Bartalino is also currently training his new assistant chief, Tom Hughes. With the help of Hughes, Bartalino plans to expand the department’s officer development program.

“Sharing department history, job knowledge, and preparing the next batch of department leaders is a goal of ours,” Bartalino said in an email.

Family life

Bartalino was born in Detroit, and he was raised in Warren. He currently lives in St. Clair Shores with his wife, Ali.

He has two children, Gabriella and Angelo, and a dog named Kona.

To learn more about the Birmingham Fire Department, visit bhamgov.org or follow their Facebook page, “Birmingham, MI Fire Department.”

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

Beverly Hills man pleads guilty to fraud involving pandemic relief loans

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — Jabari Long, a 45-year-old Beverly Hills resident, pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 to wire fraud affecting a financial institution.

The pandemic fraud scheme involved submitting fraudulent loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans for nonexistent businesses, according to Homeland Security Investigations’ Detroit Division.

This was announced by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon Jr., who was joined by acting Special Agent in Charge Jared Murphey with Homeland Security Investigations’ Detroit Division. HSI investigated

See FRAUD on page 11A

University of Detroit Jesuit hoists the Maroon Cup after winning it last year at Seaholm High School.

Second annual Maroon Cup swim to

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Maroon Cup swim meet between Seaholm High School and the University of Detroit Jesuit returns for a second year at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, in the Seaholm pool.

Last year, the schools teamed up with Goldfish Swim School to put on a swim meet that would raise money and highlight the importance of teaching young children to swim.

This year, Goldfish has partnered with Every Child a

be held at Seaholm

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Swimmer, a foundation whose goal is to make sure every child has the lifesaving skill of swimming, regardless of their situation.

“The Goldfish Foundation will match the funds that go towards that foundation. It’s a great program,” said Jenny McCuiston, the co-founder of Goldfish Swim School and Maroon Cup visionary. “They provide lessons all across the country to make sure that there’s no barriers to swim lessons.”

See MAROON CUP on page 22A

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HOUSE PLANTS CAN SPRUCE UP HOMES IN WINTER, BUT AVOID EXCESSIVE LIGHT, WATER

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The winter months of the year often get gloomy with the lack of sun and greenery outside, which leads people to sprucing up the insides of their homes to make them lively.

One way homeowners do this is by purchasing house plants, but for those who are new to taking care of plants, they might be wondering what kinds are the best fit for inside their houses and how to take care of them.

Michigan State University Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator Melanie Fuhrmann said that most house plants can survive indoors through the winter season, but that it depends on if they’re being taken care of properly.

Fuhrmann said plants that need low light often are the best to have inside the home, such as snake plants, ZZ plants, pothos, philodendrons, peace lilies and spider plants.

“A lot of those are plants you also will see in an office, and that’s because they can tolerate some low light,” she said. “They can tolerate some kind of avoidance if you forget about them for a little while. They’ll be OK and they’ll survive.”

Telly’s Greenhouse & Garden Center owner George Papadelis also stated that pachira, hoya and monstera plants would be good house plants as well.

On how to water the plants, Papadelis

said to water them when the top of the soil feels dry.

“Not when you think it’s dry, not when it looks dry, not when you’ve got to dig your finger into the soil,” he said. “And if you feel any moisture, you walk away. And I person-

ally am not a big fan of moisture meters. … Some people will buy one and learn to live with it, and it works great, but most people put too much faith in them and then they kill plants by over watering.”

Fuhrmann suggested supplementing

with some type of light for the plants, such as a full spectrum light to give them just a little extra light to live.

As for where to put the plants in the home, Fuhrmann said it depends on the layout, as she would be cautious about putting them in south-facing windows or light because they could get too warm or hot for these types of spruces, but they still can go anywhere.

Papadelis concurred, adding that lowlight plants would be good on the north side of the house and away from a window in any other part of the house.

“If you have brighter light, like up right in front of a south or a west window, maybe

NEWS & NOTES

Apply to be an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees is looking for qualified candidates to apply to fill a vacancy of an alternate member on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The position’s term ends Dec. 31, 2028.

A letter of interest and a resume are required to apply. All applicants will be reviewed and considered by the board before the board makes a selection. An eligible applicant must be a township voter and have lived at least 30 days in Bloomfield Township.

The application must be submitted to the Township Supervisor’s Office, 4200 Telegraph Road, by 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. The office is open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays.

To submit the documents through email, send them to Sue Bowlin, administrative assistant to Township Supervisor Mike McCready, at SBowlin@bloomfieldtwpmi.gov.

Circle of Friends Luncheon features child sexual abuse survivor

BIRMINGHAM — The CARE House of Oakland County will host its 29th annual Circle of Friends Luncheon Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.

The featured keynote speaker is Yvonne Sandomir, a survivor of child sexual abuse. Her memoir about overcoming her trauma is titled “The Invisible Girl: A Memoir and What, Who, Why, Where, How, When, Plan – A Parent’s Guide To Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse.”

There will be a preview party at 6 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the home of Linda Schlesinger-Wagner. The preview party provides the opportunity to meet Sandomir. All proceeds from the preview party and luncheon benefit CARE House programs. More information on the prices of luncheon tables, preview party tickets and ticket packages can be found online at carehouse. org. For additional help, call CARE House at (248) 332-7173, ext. 206.

BTFD WELCOMES NEW TRUCK

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — On Jan. 7, the Bloomfield Township Fire Department received a brand-new truck, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The new truck is a $1.8 million Sutphen SPH100.

According to a press release, Chief LeRoy recognized the need for this truck in 2022.

“After the fire at Oakland Hills, we saw certain limitations with our current trucks in terms of length and adaptability,” he said in a press release. “We needed to find some flexibility when dealing with large structure fires. The SPH100 has a longer ladder and a safety bucket, which easily accommodates two firefighters. In this area, we tend to deal with larger homes, and that extra 20 feet of ladder makes a huge difference. It’s about improving the performance and capabilities of our firefighters.”

Before the truck can be used for service, it has to be properly outfitted, and the department has to be trained due to its length and new components. According to the press release, LeRoy said the goal is to have the truck ready by spring. It is expected to last 25 years.

Roeper to hold Special Olympics and Hall of Fame Night

BIRMINGHAM — On Jan. 30, the Roeper School will host Special Olympics and Hall of Fame Night.

At 2 p.m., the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan Play Unified teams will compete in the annual Special Olympics game.

This will be followed by varsity girls and boys Roeper basketball, at which five Roeper athletes and coaches will be inducted into the Roeper Hall of Fame. Inductees will be recognized during half-time of the boys game, including track athlete Kathryn Deneroff (posthumously), Coach Todd Dunfield, soccer all-state athlete Jeff Gunnip, athlete Ryan Sosin, and three-sport athlete Paige Wilson.

Library of Michigan announces the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

LANSING — The Library of Michigan announced the 2026 Michigan Notable Books list, honoring “a diverse collection of works that highlight the state’s vibrant literary landscape and the voices shaping its cultural narrative.”

Each year, the Michigan Notable Books list features 20 books published during the previous calendar year that are about the Great Lakes, set in Michigan or the Great Lakes, or written by a Michigan author.

“Our state offers endless opportunities for creative expression,” Mindy Babarskis, reference librarian for the Library of Michigan and coordinator of the Michigan Notable Books program, said in a press release. “Michigan’s beautiful landscape and diverse subject matter provide a rich palette for writers. This year’s Michigan Notable Books selections exhibit the magnetism of Michigan and open doorways to the voices and experiences across generations of people.”

2026 Michigan Notable Books include: “Bear County, Michigan: Stories,” by John Counts; “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir,”

by Khadijah Queen; “The Containment: Detroit, the Supreme Court, and the Battle for Racial Justice in the North,” by Michelle Adams; “Cooler Than Cool: The Life and Work of Elmore Leonard,” by C.M. Kushins; “Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project,” by Jeffrey M. Holden; “Devouring Time: Jim Harrison, a Writer’s Life,” by Todd Goddard; “Forever in the Path: The Black Experience at Michigan State University,” by Pero G. Dagbovie; “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” by John U. Bacon; “The Hours are Long, But the Pay is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music,” by Rob Miller; “The House of David: Salvation, Scandal, and Survival in a Modern American Commune,” by Evelyn Sterne; “How to Talk to Your Succulent,” by Zoe Persico; “An Ignorance of Trees: A Memoir in Essays,” by Jim Daniels; “Miss Betti, What is This?: How Detroit’s School Lunch Lady Got Good Food on the Menu,” by Lela Nargi, illustrated by Kristen Uroda; “No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference,” by Cheryl L. Neely; “Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights,” by Alan Reuther; “Stepping off the Boat: Stories From North

Manitou Island,” by Susan Hollister Wasserman; “Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir,” by Jeffrey Seller; “This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan,” by Tim Mulherin; “The Vacation: A Teenage Migrant Farmworker’s Experience Picking Cherries in Michigan,” by Robert “Carlos” Fuentes, illustrated by Kristen Wasil; and “Waterline: A Novel,” by Aram Mrjoian.

The books and authors will be honored at the annual Night for Notables reception on Saturday, April 18, at the Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing, with past two-time Michigan Notable Books honoree Angeline Boulley giving the keynote speech. Participating authors will travel to libraries across the state on the Michigan Notable Books authors tour to share their experiences and engage with local communities.

Michigan Notable Books is sponsored in part by the Library of Michigan Foundation and Michigan Humanities.

For more information or questions, contact the Library of Michigan at (517) 335-1477 or email MichiganNotable-Books@michigan.gov.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 4981060.

AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING SEVERE BLOOD SHORTAGE

BLOOD DONORS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — There is an urgent need for blood donations.

On Jan. 20, the American Red Cross held a virtual news briefing via Zoom to announce blood supplies are down 35% nationally, which is about 40,000 units.

The distribution of blood products to hospitals has exceeded the blood supply, and Red Cross representatives are working closely with its hospital partners to meet their needs. The medical team members who spoke during the briefing also encouraged the public to consider donating blood. One unit of blood can help up to three people.

“The Red Cross is doing everything we can do to minimize any impact on hospital patients. As a national network, the Red Cross has a unique responsibility to meet the demands for blood,” said Kelly King, regional CEO of the American Red Cross Michigan Region. “There’s an expectation that if you show up at the hospital and there’s an emergency and you need life-saving blood, it’s going to be available.”

Blood transfusions are given to patients for a wide range of reasons, including seri-

ous injuries, burns, automobile crashes, surgeries, childbirth, anemia, blood disorders, cancer treatments and heart issues. Plasma transfusions are used for patients with liver failure, severe infections and serious burns.

“The only way that we’re able to prevent blood shortages, like the one we are facing now, is for members who are eligible across communities to roll up their sleeves and go to a blood drive and give that lifesaving blood,” King said. “Giving blood is a truly selfless act. You walk away feeling a real sense of accomplishment knowing that you helped to save a life. Every donation can be a lifeline for a patient who isn’t able to hold off on critical care.”

The procedure to donate blood takes 45 minutes to one hour. During the process, donors are given a mini physical and provide a health history to Red Cross staff. The actual blood donation only takes eight to 10 minutes.

King said that people not eligible to donate blood can still help by organizing a blood drive within their own community and encouraging eligible individuals to donate. Donated blood has a shelf life of 42 days.

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even an east window, then you could consider some other types of plants, including succulents and cacti, which should be watered even more sparingly,” he said. “Like, you got to wait till the soil is dry pretty much all the way down to the bottom of the pot.”

House plants also live best in homes with higher humidity, so both Papadelis and Fuhrmann cautioned to have some humidity in the house for these plants to survive.

“So many people have humidifiers in the winter, but our house plants are tropical plants, and so they can also go through stress if they have really low humidity,” Fuhrmann said. “If you don’t have a humidifier, you can put them into your bathroom like when you’re showering or something like that, and that will also help them with the dry air. It’s a good, easy, cheap fix.”

A major caution, Fuhrmann said, in the winter is putting them directly in a windowsill, because if plant leaves are against the window, they can freeze and get damaged from the cold draft from the window or glass pane being cold.

“If you have a plant stand in front of a window, it’s suggested to pull them out by a foot so that they’re not right against the cold glass and that draft,” she said. “But really, you can put them anywhere as long as they’re getting some form of light and they’re not next to a really cold draft.”

Since these plants are so low maintenance, both Papadelis and Fuhrmann stated that often the biggest mistake homeowners make is they’re doing too much in trying to take care of the plants — providing too much light or overwatering.

“These plants need to be watered when they need it, and as long as they figure out the ‘when they need it’ part, they’re very, very easy to keep alive,” Papadelis said.

“Because they’re not in an actively growing state, in the winter they tend to go a little dormant,” Fuhrmann said. “People tend to overwater them, and so you don’t need to water them very much. So, we actually tell people to decrease the amount they’re watering and really make sure you’re checking the soil to make sure it’s dried out completely before you’re watering them.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Scot Dinsmor, a blood account manager for the American Red Cross Michigan Region, said there are two key factors that caused the blood shortage.

“The first is extreme weather, which forced the cancellation of about 400 Red Cross blood drives nationally, 12 here in the state of Michigan. As a result, thousands of blood donations went uncollected,” he said. “The second is the worst flu season in nearly 20 years. It might be sidelining our donors and slowing our efforts to rebuild the national blood supply.

“Disruptions in the nation’s blood supply make it difficult to overcome any existing shortfall in donations. More donations are needed now to prevent those delays in medical care,” Dinsmor said. “While all blood types are needed, the shortage is especially serious for types O, A-negative and B-negative. The need for blood is constant. In most states, those 17 years or older can give blood. In Michigan, 16-year-olds can give with parental consent.”

During the virtual news briefing, How-

ell resident Jennifer Douglas shared her story of receiving life-saving blood during two medical emergencies she endured. She received her first blood transfusion in the summer of 2011.

“I was a mom to two little girls, and I was 20 weeks pregnant with our baby boy,” said Douglas, whose husband is Andy.

She suffered a ruptured aneurysm and was rushed into emergency surgery.

“I lost a massive amount of blood. Because strangers had already donated, I was able to receive 13 units of blood,” she said.

“People who never knew me, they saved me. That blood saved my life. It also saved the life of my unborn son.”

Seven weeks later while still recovering, she experienced another medical emergency related to her pregnancy and again underwent surgery.

“During that surgery, I received 25 units of blood and 31 units of plasma and platelets,” she said. “My family lives every day with overwhelming gratitude for blood donors. To us, you’re heroes.”

Douglas said her mother was a lifelong blood donor with the American Red Cross and taught her to pay it forward.

“So, the summer after I survived, I

hosted my first blood drive,” Douglas said. “Now I host two every year with a dear friend who has her own story. My kids and my husband volunteer at every drive. At our most recent drive we collected 30 units of blood, and that means up to 90 lives potentially touched.”

Jensyn Sullivan, M.D., a transfusion medicine and blood bank physician with Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan’s academic medical center and Lance Wells, M.D., an emergency medicine

physician at Hillsdale Hospital, also spoke at the news hearing.

To make a blood donation appointment, use the Red Cross blood donor phone app, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767. The website has a list of upcoming blood drives in the tri-county area. All who donate blood between Jan. 26 and Feb. 28 will receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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the case, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sara D. Woodward. Through the fraud scheme, Long received $2,187,000 in federal loans for Priceless Preservations Construction — which he claimed had 50 employees and an average monthly payroll of $875,000. However, according to a press release sent out by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, “In truth, Priceless Preservations Construction had few, if any, employees and little to no payroll expenses.”

Long’s attorney, Steven Fishman, said in an email, “I have handled a number of cases like this and I’m not sure why this has become a newspaper story. Mr. Long is going to do the best he can to pay back what he owes between now and his sentencing date. He is a good person who unfortunately made a bad decision that resulted in his guilty plea. We have an excellent judge who I am sure will consider everything about Mr. Long and will impose a fair sentence.”

Long will be sentenced July 28 by Judge Brandy McMillion, facing a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment.

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TICKET SALES BEGIN FOR DISC GOLF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT KENSINGTON METROPARK

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Ticket sales have begun for the Professional Disc Golf Association Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by 1st Phorm, which will take place at the end of the summer at Kensington Metropark.

The world championship tournaments will be held from Aug 26-30. Last March, the PDGA announced that the historic Kensington Metropark won its bid to host the 2026 games after its 2025 bid was rejected.

Different types of tickets for the event will roll out over the next several months, as general admission passes don’t go on sale until 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 24.

Currently, the platinum, gold and bronze VIP passes are on sale. These passes include food, merchandise, autograph and photo opportunities, special seating and much more. More information and pricing can be found at detroit26.com.

Bronze VIP passes go on sale beginning at 6 pm EST on Feb 17, and daily VIP passes will be available starting at 6 p.m. EST March 10. The general admission passes start at $10 and VIP passes start at $295.

“The 2026 PDGA Pro Worlds event is going to be a landmark event in the history of our sport,” Nate Heinold, CEO of Ledgestone Disc Golf and 2026 World Championships event director, said in a press release. “The Ledgestone team is making unprecedented investments in this event, with expected spending approaching $1.5M.”

The Kensington Metropark course is one of the more historic courses in the sport. Specifically, the Toboggan course was built in 2000 for this event and has now become an iconic figure in the disc golf community. Those planning the event understand the magnitude of this tournament returning to Toboggan for the first time since its installation

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in 2000.

“We plan on delivering two Worlds class courses, the largest Pro Worlds payout of all time, a $300,000+ infra-

structure plan and (the) experience of a lifetime for our players and spectators alike,” Heinold said in the release.

The investment into the park’s infrastructure will help it support the spectators with features such as grandstands, VIP terraces, family zones, viewing platforms and stadium seating.

The World Championship will bring fans from all over the world into the metro Detroit area. The Metroparks are excited to host such a big event.

“We’re proud to team up with Ledgestone, the Detroit Sports Commission, and the Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau to bring this championship back to Metro Detroit,” Amy McMillan, CEO of the HuronClinton Metroparks, said in a press release. “We can’t wait to welcome the world to our courses and to welcome the region to be a part of a world-wide disc golf experience.”

Detroit has hosted the NFL Draft, NCAA March Madness tournament games, multiple playoff games across several sports and in 2027 will host the men’s college basketball Final Four. While the 2026 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by 1st Phorm won’t be in Detroit, the metro area continues to grow its reputation as a legitimate host for major sporting events.

“What’s exciting about this championship is how naturally it fits into Detroit’s broader sports story right now,” Marty Dobek, executive director of the Detroit Sports Commission, said in a press release. “We’re seeing continued growth in non-traditional and emerging sports, and disc golf is a great example of how passionate fan bases and destination-quality venues can come together to create something special. Events like this expand who we reach, how people experience our region, and what Detroit is known for as a sports destination.”

For all information on the 2026 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships presented by 1st Phorm, visit detroit26.com.

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“Mystery of the Mayan Medallion” is made possible by the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, Arkansas. It engages audiences by intertwining a fictional story with real artifacts from the Cranbrook Institute of Science collection.

The exhibit takes participants through an interactive experience as an archaeological team searches for a priceless jade medallion in Palenque, Mexico, and uncovers secrets of the missing medallion.

Lucy Hale, the Susan Flint Cooper director at Cranbrook Institute of Science, called it “a gamified learning experience that people can do together.”

Interactive elements, such as following clues, translating glyphs, interpreting ancient calendars and more, are designed to immerse guests in the experience.

As participants are experiencing the fictional story of the vanished medallion, they are exposed to real Mayan and Mesoamerican artifacts.

Cameron Wood, the curator of collections at Cranbrook Institute of Science, said that the artifacts in the exhibit are not ones

that are coming in, but ones that the museum has had as part of its collection, just not on display.

“There will be lots of interesting stuff

on display, and most of them won’t have been seen by the public for probably decades,” Wood said.

Notably, Wood said, there will be a ha-

cha on display, which is a part of the ceremonial gear for a Mesoamerican ball game.

He added that among the artifacts at the exhibit are some pieces that could be considered ordinary, everyday items for the time period, including what guests may recognize as a trowel.

“Everybody likes the really cool, flashy stuff, but it’s important to try and get sliceof-life, everyday objects out there as well,” Wood said.

The exhibit is in the Changing Exhibit Hall at Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills. Admission is purchased in addition to museum admission when applicable. Adult tickets cost $9, or $8 for adult members. Tickets for seniors 65 and older and children ages 2-12 cost $7, or $6 for members, and CIS Enhanced Members and children under 2 are admitted for free.

“It’s very child friendly,” Hale said, later adding, “I would say that the core audience for us is that elementary and middle school age range and the adults they bring with them.”

For more information, visit science. cranbrook.edu.

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

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Army unveils Roush-built tank prototype at auto show

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built by top suppliers weren’t the only things on display at the Detroit Auto Show.

In a media event held Jan. 15, the U.S. Army unveiled the M1E3 Abrams battle tank, a prototype of what the Army is calling its next generation of tanks.

The tank features a hybrid diesel drivetrain and a remote-controlled turret created with the ability to be outfitted with a slew of different weaponry, including anti-drone weapons. It is also outfitted with an autoloader for its main 120 mm cannon, which allows all crewmen to remain inside the vehicle as well as reduces the number of crew in the tank from four to three.

“(Autoloaders) have been around for a long time. It’s not new. You just want to make sure they’re reliable,” U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Troy Denomy said. “Bringing in an autoloader allows us to take the humans out of the turret, which allows us to make the turret smaller and vehicle more survivable.”

According to U.S. Army Col. Ryan Howell, while many aspects of the tank will remain unchanged — such as the armor and location of the weapons — the tank will be built around a digital backbone that will allow systems to be integrated faster as challenges and threats change.

Howell said the tank is based on lessons learned from other conflicts and is designed for a generation of soldiers who haven’t even

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been recruited yet.

“The advances around optics, and how the crew interacts with it, and then the young generation, what are the tools that they need, because we’re not building the tank for myself. … We’re building it for a younger generation that hasn’t even necessarily been recruited,” he said.

Denomy said the crew compartment of the tank will look like a race car.

The prototype, which was created by Warren-based Roush Defense, is one of four planned to be produced and put into the hands of soldiers, Howell said.

“The tank behind us is the first prototype to get that soldier feedback,” he said.

“The challenge that we have going forward is there’s not really any good models, and there’s no other way to do theory and modeling of how do these three tank crew members, with interoperable screens and gaming controls, fight this tank on a battlefield.”

Howell said the reduced cost of manufacturing the tank — which is expected to be less than it costs to manufacture the current models — will help to drive down the cost of

sustaining the tanks as well.

Using the diesel-hybrid drivetrain system will reduce the cost of fuel, as well as the weight of the tank, he said.

Alex Miller, chief technical officer for the U.S. Army, said it took less than a year for the prototype to be built.

“I cannot stress enough that this tank that is here, drove in here. This was not towed. … This is a real tank,” he said. “This is going to go to safety and gunnery. You’re going to put this in the hands of soldiers. They’re going to fight this tank. We did it in a year. So, rather than the 15-year development cycle and maybe somebody sees it within their career, this team actually did the thing.”

Miller said the tank represents the Army’s drive to put robots in front of soldiers.

“This is your Army actually putting steady conditions so that we can make sure that America’s next first battle, as unfortunate as it will be when it gets here, and it will come, that we are putting robots in front of soldiers, that we are trading blood for steel,” he said.

According to a press release from the Army, initial operational capability of the tank is expected in the early 2030s.

The Detroit Auto Show was open to the public Jan. 17-25 at Huntington Place.

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

Multiple choice: EDUCATION OPTIONS ABOUND FOR FAMILIES

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — When it comes to educating your children, there are a multitude of options to consider before choosing the right fit.

The key, experts say, is finding a suitable learning environment for your child — whether it be at a traditional public, charter, private, home, virtual or other school.

Schools of Choice

According to a Bridge Michigan analysis of the state’s latest enrollment data, one in four Michigan K-12 students attend school at a charter or in a Schools of Choice district.

Michigan’s Schools of Choice provisions in Section 105 and 105c of the State School Aid Act allow local school districts to enroll nonresident students and count them in membership without having to obtain approval from the district of residence.

While a few dozen public school districts in the state — including Rochester Community Schools and Grosse Pointe — do not accept most students from other districts, the majority of Michigan’s 532 public school districts welcome choice.

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Aim High School is dedicated to the academic, social, and emotional growth of students in grades 6–12 who learn differently. We serve students with languagebased learning differences including ASD, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders, in a supportive, inclusive general education setting.

We believe students are most successful when they feel safe, understood, and genuinely happy at school. Our program intentionally supports the development of executive functioning, social communication, and emotional regulation alongside strong academics, helping students build confdence, independence, and meaningful relationships.

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The Troy School District, for example, offers a limited School of Choice program, allowing students from specific areas to enroll, with priority for siblings of current Schools of Choice students.

“Troy is really known for its strong academics, enrichment, athletics, and performing arts and has always been in the top three in the state for many things. Because of that reputation, that helps Troy immensely,” said Kendra Montante, director of communications and strategic initiatives for the Troy School District. “We also have a very diverse community, which is amazing, so that is a draw as well.”

Schools of Choice, Montante explained, helps maintain district enrollment while providing educational opportunities, with specific seat numbers announced annually.

“Over the years, School of Choice programs have changed based on things like enrollment needs, so for the last eight or nine years, we have not done a significant amount of Schools of Choice. We have done a little bit of it because our goal was to right size the district a little bit and determine where we were at with our student population and our schools. That’s not uncommon. Many districts do that.”

More recently, as many districts across the state face declining student enrollment, Montante said the Troy School District polled families and received feedback supporting further opening up its Schools of Choice program rather than potentially closing schools with lower student enrollment.

“For the 2026-27 school year, we opened it up a little bit more for grades kindergarten, first grade, sixth, seventh and eighth grade,” Montante said.

The Montessori method

A popular educational approach that differs from traditional public and private schools’ teacher-led, age-segregated, curriculum-focused option is the Montessori method.

Tanya Dallo, who owns Country Hills Montessori in Farmington Hills, said the Montessori method — established by Dr. Maria Montessori in the 1890s — is based on the philosophy that students learn best by self-directed activities and observing the world around them.

Country Hills Montessori, which serves children ages 14 months to 9 years in mixedage classes, offers a more individual approach to education, Dallo says, with different selfdirected experiences for every child.

“A Montessori education is designed

to develop the full child, so it’s not just the academics, we focus on their social and emotional growth, too, to set them up to be lifelong learners,” she said.

To foster independence, children can choose the subjects they want to study, depending on their interests — things like art, music, foreign language, gardening, science, math, geography, and reading skills — and they are encouraged to reason, cooperate, negotiate and understand along the way.

Dallo, who has been providing Montessori education for 32 years, says the method works.

“I’ve seen kids graduate, go through med school to become doctors, we have lawyers, we have a student who is a sheriff,” she said. “It’s so rewarding and it’s wonderful to see.”

GATE programs an option for some

The Avondale School District launched its GATE, or Gifted And Talented Education program during the 2017-2018 school year, enrolling approximately 31 students in two multiage third and fourth grade classrooms at Woodland Elementary School.

At that time, Superintendent James Schwarz said the idea was that it would be a self-contained magnet program to service truly gifted students, being that there was not one in this area — a public school that services students to that end, in a program specific for that ability.

In 2019, the program more than doubled — with 74 students enrolled in four multiage classrooms: two second-and thirdgrade split classes, and two fourth-and fifthgrade split classes.

To meet the increasing demand for enrollment, the GATE program moved into a dedicated building, the Avondale Meadows Learning Center in Rochester Hills, with students in second through eighth grades eligible to be part of the program. Today, the school has grown to serve over 400 students.

Upon reaching eighth grade, Schwarz said GATE students then go to high school, where they can differentiate into a wide variety of honors choices, Advanced Placement, dual enrollment and early college. GATE students can complete their high school requirements in half the time, which allows them to take AP or dual enrollment courses.

The GATE program is open to students in second through eighth grades within the Avondale School District and those outside the district through Schools of Choice, as space allows. Applications for students within the district are typically due in the fall, and Schools of Choice applications are typically due in February.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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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 offers to others at RenewMyWellness in downtown Birmingham.

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 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.

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 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

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.

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.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved confidence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

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

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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Maroon Cup

The meet itself will feature two great swim programs, along with a goal of showing that swim meets are fun for spectators. Across the country, swimming events are gaining more popularity and attendance is growing, and the schools want to show that that’s happening in their communities as well.

“We’re just really trying to make it fun. Any other sporting event you go to, there’s hype, there’s music, there’s fans and cheering,” McCuiston said. “Why can’t that come to the swimming world? And it really is starting to change around the country. … We’re trying to get there.”

In 2025, the inaugural Maroon Cup was a major success that packed the Seaholm pool, and a lot of excitement surrounds its return.

“I think this is kind of just the starting point of where this could go,” McCuiston explained. “These kids are super talented. … If we can draw a crowd and make it fun and exciting and give back to others, then that’s icing on the cake.”

Giving back to others is not just a side effect of the event — it’s the goal. The Every Child a Swimmer program is led by Casey McGovern, who is on a mission to make sure every child has the lifesaving ability to swim.

“My daughter fell victim to a drowning in our backyard swimming pool at the age of 19 months,” McGovern said. “I made her a promise that I’d do everything in my power to educate as many parents as I can.”

McGovern’s story is one that is shared by many other families, and programs like ECAS help to inform and provide communities with resources that can help prevent a tragedy.

“We created learn-to-swim scholarships for those who can’t afford it, opening up access on a broad scale,” McGovern said. “Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for children 1-4, and it’s the No. 2 cause of death for children 5-14, and it’s the No. 3 cause for adults. … This is the only sport that can technically save your life.”

The hope, long term, is that this event can become a staple in the community. Kids who look up to the high school swimmers may be inspired to take lessons, and families will be more educated on the importance of swimming.

“Kids in the community could potentially get on this swim meet and be participating in the Maroon Cup,” McGovern said. “Who knows what it will open up (for the kids) by just learning how to swim?”

People can buy tickets online, but if they choose to pay cash at the door, 100% of their ticket sale will be donated to Every Child a Swimmer. Seaholm isn’t able to donate online ticket sales because they go straight to the district, but if people pay cash at the door, the money can be donated.

Concessions will include Beyond Juice and pizza, and those funds will also go towards Every Child a Swimmer. Door prizes will be given out throughout the meet. To buy tickets, go to www.gofan.co.

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

AUTO SHOW PANELS FOCUS ON POLICY, EVS

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Federal and state leaders took to the stage at the Detroit Auto Show to talk about policy whiplash creating instability for manufacturers, stalling innovation and risking job losses as debate continues over how much government should shape the auto market.

In a fireside chat held at the auto show Jan. 14, former Democratic Party presidential candidate and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said rapidly changing federal policy is causing a potential setback to the industry.

“The other thing that I saw and heard speaking to each of the manufacturers who were displaying their incredible products was how much industry has had to contend with this whiplash from the policy side,” he said.

While every administration will have its own priorities, the changes in policy and how the industry has reacted to it has been a setback, he said, in particular referencing how administrations have handled electric vehicles.

“When you have a technology that is

ultimately more advanced, policymakers cannot just put the toothpaste back into the tube,” he said. “There is no question about whether this technology will be the future of the sector.”

Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, who appeared via prerecorded responses during a panel Jan. 15, stated that policy uncertainty is creating problems for the industry. Things remained consistent until the Biden administration tried to make a push toward electric vehicles, he said.

“Nobody needs to be pro or against electric vehicles. The consumer is ultimately going to be the judge and jury on that. They make millions of decisions with their pocketbooks that drive car companies to decide what kind of vehicles to make. That was our mantra for a long time,” he said.

John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, who appeared with Moreno, said the government should support innovation, safety, emissions reduction and mobility, but not dictate consumer choices.

“That’s a very different government ambition and partnership with industry than having the government tell customers

what they can and cannot buy,” he said.

Bozzella said that a degree of certainty and clarity is also needed.

“One person’s clarity could be another person’s EV mandate,” he said.

Regulations need to be able to outlast changes in presidential administrations, he said. While the president is entitled to appoint cabinet secretaries to make market adjustments, “there’s a difference between making adjustments based on market conditions, the state of technology, the cost of those types of things and tearing the entire playbook up and starting off again,” he said.

These kinds of changes are what create a problem across the industry, he said.

Additionally, Bozzella said regulation around electric vehicles needs to stay at the same pace as the demand for the vehicles to help keep investments from becoming “stranded,” he said. While there is still a demand for EVs, it’s moving at a “more realistic” pace, he said.

“Those policies are important for the development of the market over time, but we are where we are right now,” he said. “So, I think you’ll see continued investment, but it’s going to be a slower pace.”

Wednesday, Jan.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

24A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • JANUARY 28, 2026

JAN. 29-31

‘Newsies Jr.’: Musical inspired by newsboys’ strike of 1899 and based on 1992 Disney movie, presented by Berkshire Performing Arts Company, 7 p.m. Jan. 29-30 and 2 p.m. Jan. 31, Groves High School, 20500 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, (248) 506-3777, rundellm@gmail.com

JAN. 31

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham meeting: Hear from Teacher’s Pet CEO Amy Johnson-Binder, also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., Zoom and in person at The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, meetings for active men 55 and older continue most Fridays, RSVP for lunches by previous Tuesdays, seniormensclub@gmail.com, www.senior mensclubbirmingham.com

FEB. 3

Story Time with Local Authors: Kids in preschool and younger can meet Shona Darin and work on crafts, 10 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, (248) 851-2254, franklinlibraryandfriends@gmail. com, franklin.lib.mi.us

FEB. 7

Hear pianist Evren Ozel: 7:30-9 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center at Detroit Country Day School, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, Chamber Music Detroit season continues March 7, March 21, April 11 and May 2, (313) 335-3300, info@cmdetroit. org, chambermusicdetroit.org/season82

Japanese storytelling: Kids can enjoy kamishibai (paper theater), crafts and snacks, 2-3 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, free but register at franklin.lib.mi.us

FEB. 10

The Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club meeting: Hear from Eastern Market Chief Executive Officer Katy Trudeau, also luncheon, 10:30 a.m., The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, meetings continue with Eleanor and Edsel Ford House Friendship and Engagement Manager Britta Riashi March 10, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks before each event, tbmwc.com

Memory Café @ the BBAC: Gathering for people with dementia and their care partners and family, includes socializing, art, treats and more, 1-3 p.m., Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, free but registration required, memorycafe@bbartcenter.org, bbartcenter.org

FEB. 11

Art lecture: Hear interdisciplinary artist Rubén Ulises Rodríguez Montoya, presented by Cranbrook Academy of Art, 6-7:30 p.m., deSalle Auditorium at Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookart.edu/events

Comedy for a Cause: Benefit for The Salvation Army’s

Bed & Bread program features Paul Mecurio (“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” among other shows and TV appearances), also includes light meal, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.), Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, comedycastle.com, event serves as kickoff to The Salvation Army’s 39th annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Feb. 26–27 on 760 (WJR-AM), sametrodetroit.org/events

FEB. 12

‘Heralding Love’ concert: Hear Adele Thomas Ringers, trumpet player Scott Brickner, and classical music of India by Rose Okada and Friends, 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, The Birmingham Musicale’s 100th anniversary season continues March 12 and April 16, brooksbonnie76@gmail.com, thebirminghammusicale. org

FEB. 13

‘Notes Through the Seasons’ concert: Hear Cornelia Sommer (bassoon), Amanda Blaikie (flute) and Alyssa Katahara (harp), 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hagopian World of Rugs, 850 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings events and concerts continue March 6, March 29, April 12, May 15 and June 14, (248) 559-2095, detroitchamberwinds.org

‘A Night at the Opera’ concert: Presented by Spectrum Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road in Bloomfield Township, facebook.com/spectrumorchestra

FEB. 18

Mini golf: Free indoor event for ages 3 and older, 4-7 p.m., Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, register at baldwinlib.org

FEB. 22

‘Women of Note’ concert: Birmingham Concert Band presents music by female composers, 3 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, season continues April 19 and May 24, bcbinfo@birminghamconcertband.com, (313) 737-7662, birminghamconcertband.com

ONGOING

‘A Jukebox for the Algonquin’: Comedy about senior care center members who hatch fundraising scheme for music player in recreation room, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Feb. 7, St. Dunstan’s Playhouse, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, season continues with “Legally Blonde The Musical Jr.” in March and “Head Over Heels” in May and June, admin@stdunstanstheatre.com, (844) 3867826, stdunstanstheatre.com

Discovery Days: Free activities with museum admission, upcoming theme includes Women & Girls in Science Event Feb. 7, Science Behind the Game “Minecraft” March 21, Birds of Prey April 11, Community Science May 2 and Rock On! June 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221

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

Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 645-3200, science.cranbrook.edu

Ignite Your Curiosity Speaker Series: Includes “Revitalizing A Hidden Detroit Gem” about Eliza Howell Park Feb. 20, “Seeing What We Really Want to See, or Seeing What Is Really There: The Michigan Relics” March 20, “The Silver Jewelry Capital’s Rich Legacy” about industry in Taxco, Mexico April 17, and “The Night Matters: Exploring the Impacts of Light Pollution” May 15, 7:30 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 645-3200, science.cranbrook.edu

Art exhibit: “Painted Perspectives” features new works by Birmingham Society of Women Painters, on display 1-5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaysThursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays until Feb. 27, Woods Gallery at Huntington Woods Public Library, 26415 Scotia Road, woodsgallery@hwoodslib. org, (248) 543-9720, woodsgallery.org

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) 642-

5800, btpl.org

Birmingham-Bloomfield Newcomers and Neighbors Club: Comprises 270-plus women around world, nonprofit 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

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

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Bingham Farms Planning Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

The Village of Bingham Farms Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 9, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit. The hearing will be conducted at the Village of Bingham Farms offces, 24255 Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190 Bingham Farms, MI 48025. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request for planned unit development (PUD) to build 32 dwelling units within 16 buildings on property at the southeast corner of Telegraph and 14 Mile Roads. The subject parcels are zoned R-2 and R-3 residential.

A copy of the proposed application is available for review at the Village of Bingham Farms offces during regular business hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting at the Village of Bingham Farms offces or mailed to 24255 Thirteen Mile Road, Suite 190 Bingham Farms, MI 48025. Oral comments will be taken during the public hearing.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.

Jamie Moore

Village Manager

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 01/28/2026 0181-2605

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SOUTHFIELD TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

On January 15, 2026

Southfeld Township Board Meeting was held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Board Trustees present: Giesbrecht, Chalifoux, Mooney, Borowski, Fayz, Newitt, Clark.

Board approved December 9, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

Board approved December expenditures in the amount of $85,464.19.

Presentation from PSLZ, PLLC - Annual Audit - Financial Report FY March 2025.

Board approved to receive and fle Audited Financial Report FY March 2025.

Board discussion of preliminary FY 2026-2027 Budget.

Board approved Franklin Library recipient of Penal Fine monies in the amount of $288.56.

Board approved Opioids Settlement of $189.19 to purchase Narcan, for resident distribution.

Eileen Giesbrecht

Southfeld Township Clerk

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 01/28/2026

Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle

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