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‘Ugly sweater’ pays off big for Farmington High student

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

Carter O’Driscoll, 16, a junior at Farmington High School, recently turned a class assignment into a $10,000 licensing deal with YouTube.

“I was surprised and excited,” he said.

The Ugly Sweater Project is an annual part of Nina Merget’s marketing class at Farmington High School.

Students design an “ugly sweater” for the holiday and incorporate the logo of a major brand that resonates with them. Students researched who to contact at the company, emailed them, shared why they selected their brand, and included their design.

O’Driscoll, a sophomore at the time, was a member of the Marketing I class. He has always liked YouTube and designed a sweater with its logo.

“Make it more ugly,” he said Merget instructed him.

Initially, he reached out to the head of marketing at Google, which owns YouTube. When he didn’t get a response, he contacted marketing executives at YouTube. According to his teacher, she had already given him the grade, but he wanted to pursue it for a response.

“He showed initiative and resilience,” Merget said.

It took YouTube representatives awhile to respond, but when they did,

SWEATER

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After 31 years of service, Deputy Police Chief Scott Mong, 57, retired from the West Bloomfield Police Department Jan. 13. Mong started as a 26-year-old cadet in February 1995 and was hired as a police officer in October 1995 where he began his career in the patrol unit. He then joined the special response team, served in the detective bureau, and worked as a field training officer with the patrol unit where he was promoted to sergeant.

Deputy Chief Scott Mong has retired from the West Bloomfield Police Department after 31 years of service. His colleagues used the word “integrity” to describe his career.

He rejoined the detective unit and was promoted to lieutenant in May 2024. He was then promoted to deputy chief in January 2025, after the prior deputy chief, Dale Young, was promoted to police chief following the retirement of Chief Michael Patton.

Now, Brian Tash will be the new deputy chief for the West Bloomfield Police Department.

“I thank the Lord — I’ve been blessed. I’ve had a great career and enjoyed it immensely,” Mong said. “I could not have asked for a better one.”

Among the many roles Mong enjoyed at the West

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

ARMY UNVEILS ROUSH-BUILT TANK PROTOTYPE AT AUTO SHOW

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

DETROIT — Automobiles 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

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Changes underway at local Chamber of Commerce

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@cangnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will soon celebrate its 2026 board at an installation breakfast. Three new board members will make their debut.

The event will take place at 8 a.m. Jan. 30 at West Bloomfield Parks Connect, located at 33230 W. 14 Mile Road in West Bloomfield.

Judge Diane D’Agostini, from the 48th District Court in Bloomfield Hills, will officiate. The board consists of five officers, two co-presidents, a treasurer, a past president and an ambassador at large/secretary, as well as 10 general board members.

The 15-member board represents a wide array of career backgrounds, ranging from education, banking and elected city officials to health care, real estate, restaurants and more.

“Our officers bring diverse professional expertise, strong community ties, and a shared commitment to advancing our mission,” said Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Suzanne Levine.

The new board members include West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Jonathan Warshay, who will serve as a general board member, and Jennifer Taylor Boykins and Shawn St. Andre, who will serve as co-presidents.

“Their willingness to serve reflects a deep investment in the success of our members and the overall economic vitality of our community,” she continued. “Collectively, they strengthen the chamber’s credibility, governance, and ability to be a trusted voice for business and community stakeholders.”

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This is the first year that the chamber has implemented a co-presidency.

“Jennifer Taylor Boykins and Shawn St. Andre are very dynamic but very busy individuals,” Levine said. “We decided that it would be good if we could split it up.”

This way, if one is unable to attend a function, the other can attend, she explained.

“They work very well together,” Levine said. “I feel very fortunate to have them on the board in support of the chamber and me.”

St. Andre is pleased to share the responsibilities.

“I am very grateful that Jen (Taylor) Boykins has opted to take up that mantle with me,” he said. “Together, I think anybody within that board would tell you, we really are a force to be reckoned with. We are reimagining a lot together — the whole board is.”

Collectively, the chamber has reimagined its branding, starting with its logo. The chamber is working with a branding expert with experience that includes Fortune 500 companies.

“We have, as a board, decided to remake, reimagine, rewrite all of our mission statement — our value proposition and our

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Winter wonderland

ABOVE: On a cold snowy day last month, ducks still managed to glide and appeared to dance on the ice at time as the River Rouge froze over at Shiawassee Park in Farmington Hills.

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NO MORE DOG LICENSES AT TREASURER’S OFFICE

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Dog licenses can no longer be purchased at the West Bloomfield Treasurer’s Office.

“People would come in and buy them from us but couldn’t leave with the license and had to wait to receive it in the mail,” said West Bloomfield Treasurer Teri Weingarden. “I don’t see how that provides a public service.”

NAVIGATING ROUNDABOUTS

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan Law recently published tips on safely navigating roundabouts in Michigan, as well as details on some roundabouts in Oakland County.

First, always travel counterclockwise. Choose your lane before entering. Indicate your exit by using your turn signal. Use signs and pavement markings to guide you. And always yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and yield to pedestrians on crosswalks.

The report notes some challenging roundabouts in the area include Orchard Lake Road at 14 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, with five injuries; Farmington Road at West Maple Road in West Bloomfield Township, with 64 crashes and seven injuries; and Drake Road at West Maple Road in West Bloomfield Township, with 48 crashes and six injuries.

HELP WITH HEATING BILLS

METRO DETROIT — Consumers Energy has allocated $5 million dollars to help individuals with paying for heat in 2026. The dollars are being distributed through groups like United Way South Central Michigan, TrueNorth Community Services, The Salvation Army – Great Lakes Division, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit, THAW, New Day Foundation, and Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency.

CALENDAR

FEB. 1

Puzzle and game swap: Drop off gently-used items (must have all pieces) until Jan. 30, then take as many as three items (even without donating) from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 1, West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, (248) 232-2306, events@wblib.org, wblib.org

FEB. 3

Optimist Club of West Bloomfield meeting: Hear from Saeed Khan about future of artificial intelligence, 7:30-8:30 a.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, meetings continue with Tom Hite (archiving and preserving photographs) Feb. 17 and Paul Bensman (mentoring youth in Detroit) March 3, westbloomfieldoptimist.org, facebook.com/westbloomfieldoptimist

FEB. 4

Memory Cafe: For people living with dementia and their family caregivers, 1-3 p.m., The J, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, also meets March 4, registration required, (248) 592-2655, bseelbach@ jfsdetroit.org, jfsdetroit.org/cafe

FEB. 7

Daddy-daughter dance: Features DJ, games, glittery tattoo station, photo opportunities and upscale dinner buffet, 6-8:30 p.m., Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, register by Jan. 24, wbparks. org/event/daddydaughter

FEB. 9

College admissions tips and tricks: Former University of Michigan Admissions Officer Ashleigh Taylor offers insight about how higher education views summer experiences and extracurricular involvement, for students in grades 9-11, 7-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, (248) 232-2420, events@wblib.org, wblib.org

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REFRESH YOUR SCENE WITH GREEN:

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.

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.

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 low-

House plants can spruce up homes in winter, but avoid excessive light, water

light 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 even an east window, then you could consid-

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

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 personally 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

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

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Multiple choice:

EDUCATION OPTIONS ABOUND FOR FAMILIES

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

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.

• Personalized instruction that supports academic growth and executive functioning skills such as organization, planning, time management, and self-advocacy

• Explicit instruction and guided practice in social communication, collaboration, and perspective-taking

• Support for emotional regulation and coping skills to help students manage stress, anxiety, and mood challenges

• A dynamic learning experience that integrates academics, life skills, and real-world problem solving

• A safe, joyful school environment where students feel a sense of belonging, form friendships, and develop positive relationships with peers and adults

Schools

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.

Retire

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Bloomfield Police Department, his time with the detective bureau stood out the most.

“Working in the detective bureau was the assignment I enjoyed the most. (It was where I) gained the most knowledge and experience,” Mong said. “The detective bureau is where you see the case from start to finish.”

Among his proudest moments with the detective bureau was getting a confession in an attempted murder case.

“I was able to get the suspect to confess to me that he had stabbed the victim,” Mong said. “That was really a momentous occasion in my career.”

After reading someone their Miranda rights, it can be difficult to get them to confess, especially to a police officer, who has the power to present the case to the Prosecutor’s Office and secure an arrest warrant, he explained.

“It’s hard to do, but when the confessions did occur, they were sweet,” Mong said.

He attributed his interviewing style to having “really good mentors,” who encouraged him to develop his style, which he described as “low-key.”

“I found a hard approach did not work,” he said. “An old, retired detective once told me you catch a lot more bees with honey,” Mong said. “I just treaded lightly.”

Other proud moments include serving as a sergeant in the detective bureau.

“Being a first-line supervisor and leading the detectives was most enjoyable and rewarding,” Mong said. “We had a crew of mainly young and somewhat inexperienced detectives, and they needed to be shown the way.”

Mong offered support, guidance, interviewing techniques and instructions on how to obtain and execute search warrants.

“Schooling them in the nuances of these processes was fun,” Mong said.

He also enjoyed being a field training officer, “training the young and new officers and teaching them how to do things right and do the job with integrity,” he said.

“Integrity” was the word frequently said when Mong’s superiors described him.

“Deputy Chief Scott Mong served the West Bloomfield Police Department with integrity, humility, and a genuine commitment to others for over 30 years,” Young said. “During my first year as police chief, I relied on his honest perspective and steady guidance. I wish him all the best as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.”

Patton, now a member of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees, echoed the sentiment.

“(Mong) has served with great integrity, and we always had great confidence in him,” Patton said. “We wish him well in all his future endeavors, which will be very positive, for sure.”

The next chapter for Mong began his first day of retirement. He started as the chief court officer at the 44th District Court in Royal Oak, a full-time position, where he will supervise a staff of court officers made of retired law enforcement officers, and protect judges and magistrates while providing security in the courtrooms.

Even though he has a full-time job, Mong plans to spend his retirement from the police force traveling with his wife Brenda, fishing with their three sons, enjoying their growing family, and driving his candy apple red 2008 Corvette convertible.

“A long-term goal that I hope to make a reality in the near future is I’d like to buy a lakefront home — a cottage in northern Michigan,” he said.

In September 2025, the Mongs became grandparents to twin girls, and they plan to spend time with them.

After going to the same workplace for more than three decades, Mong will miss the people.

“The relationships that were built with people over a long period of time where it feels like a second family — that’s what I’ll miss most,” he said.

Mong thanked Chief Young for giving him the opportunity to be deputy chief and placing his trust in him.

“I will always respect and admire (Chief Young) for his leadership and integrity,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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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 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.

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2026 MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE

City of Keego Harbor, Oakland County

The City of Keego Harbor March Board of Review will be held in person to review appeals for 2026 property assessments in the Keego Harbor City Hall Conference room, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320.

The City of Keego Harbor March Board of Review will meet on the following dates:

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon = Organizational Meeting

• Monday, March 9, 2026, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM = Appeal Hearings

• Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM = Appeal Hearings

To make an appointment please call the Waterford Township Assessing Department at 248-674-6270. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions and protests about the 2026 assessments. Taxpayers may appeal by letter for nonprimary residence property which may be hand delivered, emailed to BOR@waterfordmi.gov, or mailed to Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320. Letter must be received 4:30 p.m., March 10, 2026.

All appeals require form L-4035 (petition) to be completed and submitted to the March Board of Review along with any supporting evidence and documentation. The form is available at www. keegoharbor.org under Board of Review.

The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2026 are as follows:

*Commercial………….48.70%.........1.0267

*Residential……………46.66%.........1.0716

*Personal Property…50.00%.........1.0000

Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice

Persons with disabilities in need of accommodations to be able to participate in the meeting should provide at least 2-day advance notice to Keego Harbor at 248-682-1930 and an attempt will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, large-print agendas and minutes are available upon request at the Clerk’s Offce. Barrier-free parking and access are also available at City Hall.

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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 technol-

ogy, 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 “strand-

ed,” 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.”

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

Calendar

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FEB. 13-14

Fireworks and Flannels: Kicks off with Light the Night Flannel 5K, 5 p.m. Feb. 13, then horse-drawn wagon rides, petting farm, pony rides, live music, food trucks, beer tent, sledding hill, face painting, winter games, crafts and illuminated walking path, 4-8 p.m. (fireworks at 8 p.m.) Feb. 14, Waterford Oaks County Park, 1702 Scott Lake Road in Waterford Township, illuminated walking path continues from 5:308:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22 and Feb. 27-March 1, (248) 858-0916, oakgov.com/community/oakland-countyparks/events

FEB. 19

‘The Movement of Freedom’: The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village storyteller Anthony Lucas leads interactive program about Civil Rights Movement, also hear excerpts from speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 10:30-11:15 a.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, events@wblib.org, wblib.org

ONGOING

‘Look Up’: Exhibit inspired by skies, space and flight features work by artists with special needs, on display through April, Dresner Foundation Soul Studio inside Friendship Circle Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 788-7400, friendshipcircle. org/locations/soul_gallery

my’s drive to put robots in front of soldiers.

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“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 Ar-

“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.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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.

USPBL changes ballpark name to UWM Field

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

UTICA — The home of the United Shore Professional Baseball League has rebranded its ballpark’s name to UWM Field, the league announced on Jan 13.

The league, which began in 2016, will also be rebranded to USPBL powered by Mortgage Matchup. Previously, the league was branded as USPBL powered by UWM, and its stadium had been called Jimmy John’s Field since the league’s inception.

The changes come after United Wholesale Mortgage and the USPBL agreed on a 10-year naming rights partnership. A new marquee was unveiled on Jan. 13, and the league announced that more branding will be installed throughout the stadium before the 2026 season. USPBL powered by Mortgage Matchup will also replace the league name on all platforms.

“It’s so cool. … UWM has been with us since day one,” said Andy Appleby, owner, commissioner and CEO of the USPBL powered by Mortgage Matchup. “We couldn’t ask for a better partnership. They were literally my first call.”

Along with the name change, the league has put around $2 million into stadium upgrades that will benefit players and fans, according to Appleby.

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“We’re also putting in a beautiful new state-of-the-art synthetic turf field,” Appleby said.

The league had played on a grass field since its start in 2016 and will now make the transition to the turf field. This will not only help with maintenance but is expected to lead to fewer rain cancellations for fans.

“It’ll be a godsend for us,” Appleby said. “It’s so much more of a utility for us. We’ll be able to do all kinds of events … that we may not have been able to do before. We’ll be looking to do much more.”

UWM is a long-standing partner with the USPBL and is happy to have its name directly associated with a local venue that is family friendly and integrated with the community.

“We’ve been partners with the USPBL for the last 10 years. … It’s provided some great extension into the community,” said Sarah DeCiantis, UWM’s chief marketing officer. “They’re very much so aligned with a lot of the philosophies and things that we value … a focus on family and community.”

Appleby voiced his appreciation for Jimmy John’s and said that the league will

still be interested in working with the local Jimmy John’s franchisees going forward, but UWM gives more of a local feel to the park.

“Everyone at UWM comes to Pontiac, Michigan, every single day. We are hyperlocal focused,” DeCiantis said. “We do not

See UWM on page 15A

Chamber

core values — which are going to include some really important (initiatives such as) innovation and collaboration,” St. Andre said. “Additionally, you are going to see some really great resources coming out for businesses in terms of AI adoption, and professional development for mid-career professionals to help create a more sticky workforce.”

A “sticky workforce” is one that encourages employees to stay.

“That is one of our big focuses for 2026. One of the largest costs to small business owners is churn within the workforce,” St. Andre said.

“Workforce churn” is the rate at which employees leave an organization. This is one of the biggest pain points for business owners, he said.

According to St. Andre, the plight of many business owners is, “I can’t find people to hire, and when I do hire, then they don’t stay,” he said.

To combat this, the chamber is looking to implement a wellness plan to aid in workforce retention. Employees will be eligible for telehealth visits, lower cost primary care visits and more, at no additional cost to employers.

“It is a brilliant tax savings for businesses,” he said.

In addition to his role as co-president,

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er 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.

St. Andre brings decades of experience working with financial institutions. He will also serve the chamber as chair of the Economic Development Committee. Professionally, he is a small business strategist at Covenant Consultant Services.

Taylor Boykins, chamber co-president, is a former teacher and founder and CEO of the consulting firm Nothing but Education, which specializes in strategic support services to bring about improvements in educational settings, according to its website.

Brave Hearts is the philanthropic branch of Nothing but Education for children aging out of the foster care system, helping them build successful lives. It pro-

“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.

vides financial assistance for housing, higher education, essentials and other needs along with workshops, mentorship and career development. Taylor Boykins currently serves on boards and a commission in West Bloomfield, including the Public Library Board of Trustees and the Planning Commission.

Warshay joins the chamber board as a licensed attorney. With more than a decade of experience in information technology, he has had various roles as project manager, business analyst, systems analyst and quality

analyst, with a focus on business process design and systems verification. He has worked in an array of industries, from health care and automotive to insurance and more, according to the chamber.

For more information about the installation breakfast, contact the Greater West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce by calling (248) 626-3636, or visit westbloomfieldchamber.com.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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have another headquarters, we do not have another location and we don’t offshore things. Every person that works here is from the metro Detroit area.”

The 2026 calendar year will mark 10 years since the first season of the USPBL, and those involved with the upcoming season are excited about what it will bring.

“We’re excited for the signage to go up and for the season to kick off,” DeCiantis said.

“It’ll be a great year for everyone.”

Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino said in an email that the city congratulates the USPBL on the naming rights agreement.

“Having a long-term arrangement with a large, successful company like UWM, will

ensure the continued success of the USPBL,” Calandrino said.

He also referenced the new USPBL headquarters project in downtown Utica.

“In addition to the naming rights announcement, we’re also excited about the progress of the USPBL’s new headquarters. We look forward to welcoming their employees to downtown Utica. The USPBL continues to make important investments and commitments to historic downtown Utica,” Calandrino said.

The 2026 USPBL powered by Mortgage Matchup season will begin on May 15. For more information, visit uspbl.com, mortgagematchup.com or uwmcareers.com.

Staff Writer Sarah Wright contributed to this report.

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

Disc

“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 in 2000.

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

bek, 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

they tied his design in with the company’s 20th birthday.

“They had been sitting on the document for a while and working within their team to decide what to do with it,” said Alisia O’Driscoll, Carter’s mom. “They came up with this 20th anniversary gift idea, which is awesome.”

YouTube celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025.

O’Driscoll connected with Gina Johnson, the director and head of executive and internal communications at YouTube.

“It’s not every day you get an ‘Ugly Sweater’ email subject line at work,” Johnson said. “I was intrigued, and it was hard not to appreciate his design and effort.”

YouTube is committed to giving creators a platform to share their stories, she continued.

“We realized this was the perfect opportunity to recognize Carter’s creativity and stand behind YouTube’s promise to empower and compensate creatives at every level,” Johnson said.

Among the things O’Driscoll learned from his marketing class is to be mindful of his online presence.

“Not posting anything too crazy — keep it professional, school related, and sports related,” he said.

According to Farmington Public Schools, YouTube produced hundreds of Carter’s design and sent them to Farmington High School. The other “ugly sweaters” were shared with YouTube employees as part of a holiday giveaway.

“I was glad I could give them to my classmates, O’Driscoll said. “I think they really like them.”

When asked what he was going to do with the $10,000, he replied, “An IRA fund.”

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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.

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

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