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LEFT: As his father, Tim Josephs, applauds, Parker E. Josephs shakes hands with Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Arthur Bryant, who gave Parker a proclamation to mark his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. BELOW: Grosse Pointe Woods Mayor Arthur Bryant, right, shakes the hand of Isaac Warner, center, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Warner is joined by his parents, Tony and Anna, and his four brothers, all fellow Scouts.
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WOODS SCOUTS HONORED BY CITY OFFICIALS BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
WOODS — Grosse Pointe Woods officials recently honored several Scouts for their accomplishments and community service. Parker E. Josephs, Jonathan Lackner and Isaac Warner — all members of Troop 96 of the Boy Scouts of America — were given proclamations by the city Jan. 27 for all reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. “That is awesome,” City Councilwoman Vicki Granger told the Scouts. Those on hand to see Josephs receive
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CITY — Recognizing that law enforcement officers are often called upon to deal with situations involving individuals suffering from mental health problems or substance abuse disorders, the public safety departments of the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods created a Crisis Intervention Team to specifically address these matters. And now, the CIT will have another member to respond to these challenging situations. During a Feb. 10 Grosse Pointe City Council meeting, City Public Safety Director John Alcorn introduced Saranda Conn, who will serve as a co-responder clinician with the CIT. Conn will be working in all the Pointes and Harper Woods, sometimes going on runs with officers. Alcorn said Conn will help connect the cities to resources available through the county and state, as well as tackle casework “for those in crisis who don’t need police help, but still need help.” He said she’s the missing puzzle piece they’ve needed. “This has been a long-term project years in the making,” Alcorn said. “I’m very proud of it. I’m excited for our communities.”