young students at Redford Union Schools are growing leafy greens that show up later in the lunchroom as kids learn science responsibility and even some healthy habits along the way Thanks to a new hydroponics program launched this year at both Hilbert and Beech elementary the district's elementary STEAM classes are growing lettuce without soil – just water allows students to grow plants indoors using a nutrient-rich water solution LED light towers and recycled water systems “We have lessons from seeds to harvest,” Hilbert Elementary STEAM teacher Angela Maggioncalda said We also test the pH of the water to make sure everything is good.” The project began in January with sixth graders planting the first crop of romaine lettuce students in first through sixth grade have gotten involved in everything from monitoring the hydroponic system to harvesting The idea for the program came from a conference attended by Redford Union’s food service director it made its way to the district’s elementary principals and teachers “We thought it would be ideal for our STEAM teachers to pilot and both of them agreed,” Hilbert Principal Jill Burch said and put on food-safe gloves to harvest a leafy batch of star lettuce from the towers The plants went from seed to harvest in just 28 days After students picked the lettuce and removed the long roots the greens were delivered to the cafeteria to be cleaned and served up in a salad bar “It’s awesome,” said fourth grader Roman Rodriguez who described himself as “enthusiastic” and was helping other students in the harvesting process “I used the tongs…to put it on my plate in the lunchroom said she hadn’t tried the lettuce yet but was definitely thinking about it and said she enjoyed the growing and harvesting process “It’s good because people need more (fresh) grown lettuce,” she said “And we get to learn how to get the roots off.” Maggioncalda said the benefits for the students range from learning about the science of plants to better nutrition But it’s excitement she finds most valuable “The moment I put the plants in the hydroponics system when they were just little sprouts having fresh lettuce here is – subconsciously or consciously – helping them with better eating habits But I think the biggest thing is just enthusiasm.” Maggioncalda said she hopes to expand the program possibly to mini cucumbers and tomatoes in the future Contact reporter Laura Colvin at lcolvin@hometownlife.com A man accused of dumping two kittens at a Detroit gas station earlier this month has been charged is facing one count of killing/torturing animals and one count of abandoning two to three animals according to an April 28 news release from the office of Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy Little allegedly threw two kittens from a moving vehicle and ran over one of them on the morning of April 21 at a BP gas station in the 24800 block of West Seven Mile Road in Detroit A surveillance video that circulated on social media shortly after the incident showed a white SUV pulling into the gas station and two cats falling to the ground as the vehicle drove away with the door still ajar One cat writhed and jerked for about 30 seconds before lying still More: Reward offered after driver dumps 2 cats at Detroit gas station, appears to run 1 over and an investigation led to Little’s arrest on April 24 “No living being should ever be thrown from a moving vehicle The alleged actions of the defendant in this case are criminal and not acceptable on any level,” Worthy said Nour Rahal is a trending and breaking news reporter (WXYZ) — The Redford Township Police Department is searching for a driver after a motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend Authorities told us the crash happened on Easter Sunday First responders got to the scene and found a motorcylce on fire Officers dragged the motorcyclst away from the fire and called for medical assistance Investigators say that the motorcyclist was traveling north on Beech Daly when the driver of a white Cadillac tried to make a left turn heading south on Beech Daly and the vehicle was recovered in Detroit a few hours later Redford Police have identified a possible driver and they do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash The investigation is still ongoing; anyone with information is asked to call Traffic Bureau Sergeant Jake Ditzhazy at 313-387-2541 or email him at jditzhazy@redfordpd.org A Redford Township man accused of throwing two kittens from his vehicle and running over one of them at a Detroit gas station has been charged with animal cruelty offenses faces one count each of third-degree killing or torturing animals and abandoning animals Does this really need to be said?" Worthy said in a statement "The alleged actions of the defendant in this case are criminal and not acceptable on any level." Littke is accused of abandoning the kittens at a gas station in the 24800 block of W Seven Mile Road in Detroit at about 11:30 a.m Detroit police arrested Littke on Thursday He was arraigned Sunday in 36th District Court in Detroit and was released on his own recognizance Online court records do not list an attorney for Littke Killing or torturing animals in the third degree is punishable by up four years in prison and a $5,000 fine punishable by up to a year behind bars and a $2,000 fine @max_detroitnews REDFORD TOWNSHIP – A motorcyclist was killed in a Redford Township crash on Sunday and a possible suspect driver has been identified after leaving the scene officers responded to Plymouth and Beech after receiving a report of the crash The officers dragged the person away from the motorcycle and rendered aid until paramedics arrived The motorcyclist was later pronounced dead at the hospital An investigation revealed that the motorcycle was heading northbound on Beech Daly when a white Cadillac tried to make a left turn from southbound Beech Daly to eastbound Plymouth Police say the driver of the white Cadillac left the scene but the vehicle was recovered in Detroit hours after the crash Police say drugs and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the crash at this time Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Redford Township Traffic Bureau Sergeant Jake Ditzhazy at 313-387-2541 or jditzhazy@redfordpd.org. 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Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Careers at WDIV Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Orion Magazine The list of people who can say that is long but not many of those work at environmental organizations I first met Bob in fall 2003 at the dedication of The Robert Redford Building the Southern California headquarters for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the first LEED Platinum office building in the world It was his twenty-eighth year on the NRDC Board of Trustees and my fifth month with the organization As Bob stood with scissors before a green ribbon and a colossal gathering of press he revealed there’d been a quid pro quo: in exchange for NRDC naming the building after him he’d promised to “take care of the compost.” It struck me later that the essence of his joke was true: Bob had come that day to work in support of NRDC and its environmental mission patiently giving interview after interview to reporters from around the globe about the virtues of green buildings Bob invited NRDC’s trustees to the Sundance Resort to deliver a message: “You need to start telling your stories visually No one is going to do it for you; you’ve got to do it yourselves.” It was the right message at the right time in the right place and he was most certainly the right messenger because within a year I was leading NRDC’s first multimedia team rallying millions of members through direct mail We asked if he’d consider doing something similar on camera It’s one thing to get a letter from Robert Redford It’s something else when he sends you a personalized video Things changed with the Deepwater Horizon disaster foremost by the loss of life: eleven rig workers But also by the devastation to wildlife and wilderness; to the livelihood Bob had freelanced as a roustabout for Standard Oil where his father worked in the accounting department “I know what it’s like when a person’s job, their own livelihood, depends on having to hold that line,” he said into the camera. Then he spoke, impromptu, about the destruction wrought by fossil fuels, the industry’s shameless greenwashing, and its phony vision of a healthy future powered by dirty energy. We quickly turned the footage into a short video and uploaded it to a relatively new website called YouTube Meanwhile, we worked furiously on a documentary about Gulf residents But we only clinched a broadcast deal with Discovery after Bob agreed to provide the narration Our little multimedia team went on to make dozens of videos and TV docs that NRDC used to raise awareness and money He arrived at recording studios at ungodly hours He even invited us to his home to make a series of beautiful spots shot on film (not videotape or digital files) Bob expanded NRDC’s tool set beyond legal briefs He showed us how to inspire environmental action by helping people imagine a future worth fighting for Many artists speak out about critical issues of the day; only a few successfully combine their moral commitment with their talent and thereby positively influence society through art as our little film team was finishing Sonic Sea questions occurred to me that Bob inspired: Could we do more than tell our own stories encourage Hollywood to tell the story of climate change One could say we support the entertainment industry in doing exactly what Bob has done for more than fifty years: tell stories that keep the natural world Bob has become perhaps the most important mentor in the world of film through his leadership at institutions like the Sundance Institute and The Redford Center The Redford Center was founded by Bob’s late son and today is helmed by Bob’s grandsons Dylan Redford and Conor Schlosser Their mission is to “advance environmental solutions through the power of stories that move.” NRDC and all of those who work for environmental progress are lucky to have a partner in Bob and maximize the collective energy of people through the power of narrative Conor Schlosser (CS): Let’s start with your relationship to the physical environment: Can you tell me about the places and landscapes that shaped you at a young age Which ones would you say really influenced you Robert Redford (RR): I grew up in Santa Monica in the 1940s and I loved the ocean and the wide-open coastline But it wasn’t until I went on a car trip with my mother to Yosemite when I was about eleven that I first experienced a landscape so vast We drove through a forest and then entered a mile-long tunnel and we stopped by the side of the road to admire the view I owe my mom a lot because she introduced me to a lot of new things and we would often drive to my grandfather’s place in Texas My mom would drive us in this old car we had My dad didn’t know that I knew how to drive until one time driving to Texas he was so tired he fell asleep in the back seat we hit some rough terrain that woke my dad up and he saw me behind the wheel and completely freaked out CS: I remember when you got pulled over [for] letting me drive on your lap when I was like three or four Do you have other memories from those drives Anything that has really stayed with you from traveling through the Southwest RR: It was during those road trips between California and Texas that I was first introduced to the landscape of the Southwest and the Native American people CS: You’ve been so involved with Native American communities in Utah and New Mexico Do you think part of it is a mutual respect for land and the environment I developed a respect for their deep spiritual and cultural connection to the land; they are part of the land They understand if we care for and respect nature I didn’t understand that as a young person I remember hearing early on the Native American principle of not inheriting the land from their ancestors but rather borrowing it from their children and I’ve tried to use their wisdom as a guiding principle in my own approach in working to protect our planet CS: What about landscapes you’ve explored riding horses Are there areas you have especially loved traveling through on horseback RR: I just liked being on a horse and the solace and freedom that being in nature provided I had the opportunity to ride the Outlaw Trail on horseback This is the route that Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch used when traveling from Wyoming to southern Utah Riding horses by day and sleeping under the stars at night and having the opportunity to be completely in nature seeing the untouched and natural treasures was a gift and played a role in my appreciation for that region CS: How do you think about landscapes in film environments Are there films you’ve watched or were part of where you just fell in love with the landscape Like Jeremiah Johnson being filmed in Utah the landscape can become almost a character films about the West—I felt it was important to really feature the landscape that was about showcasing (Utah’s) Mount Timpanogos When I came back from Europe after shooting Downhill Racer in 1969 which is a mountain that I had been to in Switzerland Bringing the land and the value of the natural landscape into the picture was important to me you can really see it in films like The Horse Whisperer and A River Runs Through It and The Milagro Beanfield War RR: The landscape played a critical role in those films but there was an environmental message as well Milagro told the story about farmers in arid New Mexico rising up against developers to protect their water and their way of life Water has become such an important resource I remember the locals there gave us a very specific amount of time to film and then they said cause we’re gonna burn it down.” And they burned the set to the ground water played a very important role in the film A River Runs Through It which was based on Norman Maclean’s novella Maclean grew up fishing on the Blackfoot River so we had to film on the Gallatin River instead the Blackfoot River has been restored and the Gallatin is now under threat because of pollution CS: I feel like you always ask people what the story is and encourage them to tell their story especially when you’re mentoring filmmakers That is usually what brings people to the work: they have a story they want to tell A lot of people are taken aback with that question: what’s your story and sometimes they don’t quite know what it is The question forces people to think about their purpose do you believe film can create empathy or impact in a way that other mediums or art forms can’t I think film is a great way to tell a story because it’s visual It’s got movement in it and captures people’s attention differently Film can take people to places they’ve never seen and create a connection for them I remember at the Sundance Institute labs when the filmmakers would gather for the beginning of our meetings: I would always tell them look down around you.” Because a lot of people walk and they’re just looking ahead and not paying much attention to what is beneath their feet It forced people to really take into consideration the environment we were in CS: I feel like so much of the success of the Sundance Institute filmmaker labs has had to do with where it has been located and people going there to feel safe to take risks one of the objectives of coming to Sundance was for people to be inspired by nature and feel that it is a safe place Just come experience nature and enjoy feeling comfortable being there CS: Why do you think being there makes people feel safe to take risks Do you think the environment and the mountains play into that we’re right at the shadow of Mount Timpanogos It’s this giant mountain and we’re at the foot of the mountain so you almost feel that the mountain embraces you CS: This makes me think back to when you were first championing environmentalism CS: You were taking a risk to your career by standing up for the environment It felt to me that nature was not valued or respected one of the founders of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and realized that we could put the environment in a category where the law was part of the picture CS: You started working with NRDC such a long time ago How would you characterize the work you’ve done with them I was already deeply involved in advocating for the environment before I met John Adams John wanted to defend the environment at a time when the environment was not getting much traction at all I was drawn to them because they realized in order to protect the environment we needed a strategy that utilized the law Because once you have the law on your side It’s such an important tool that can stop a problem from going off the rails NRDC has been relentless in protecting the environment through the court system CS: I’m curious about what compelled you at that time to stand up for the environment when you knew it could negatively affect your life and career RR: At the time when I realized how important the environment was for me the predominant thinking came from people who saw it in a different way They saw the environment as something to destroy so they could build when I realized the importance of the environment I also realized that I was going to have to play a role in protecting it One of my earliest experiences was fighting against the development of a coal-fired power plant on the Kaiparowits Plateau in southern Utah Having experienced the beauty and fragility of the area during filming for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid I couldn’t accept the idea that constructing a power plant in that location was a good one the company that was seeking to develop the plant I took a lot of heat and was even burned in effigy President Clinton recognized the importance of the area and designated it as the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and I became friends and worked together to address similar challenges involving the land and development—although we had once been on opposite sides of the table we came to see the value in convening stakeholders with the goal of coming to a solution and there’s a similarity in your willingness to stand up for independent film at a time where no one else did it RR: They coincided because they were suffering from the same problem The environment was suffering from the lack of support and the lack of knowledge and preordained sensibilities Independent film at that time was suffering from the same thing And I was interested in film that was being ignored People would say independent film is a waste of time helping independent film was about giving a voice to people who didn’t have a chance The same way protecting the environment was promoting something that was under threat I didn’t realize the correlation so much at the time I was drawn to protect what was in danger of being lost CS: I’m sure you had a lot of people telling you not to do that work I just saw that I had to promote something different from what they were doing I have always resisted normal things and wanted to go a little bit off and try new things and push the envelope And once I was able to establish some identity with Sundance I was able to use that to give to other people independent film can impact people’s thoughts and their actions with regard to climate change I have seen these films make a real difference in people’s lives and in terms of having an influence on policy and how they educate people and decision makers they show how environmental issues intersect with other issues The Redford Center represents two of your greatest passions and brings them together What hopes do you have for the organization it is so hard for these filmmakers to find money enough money to make films and to get paid for their work and then to find more money to get their film out in the world to have impact I think that’s where The Redford Center really comes in because that is our specific focus to help films get made in a way that they can be used as tools I think of them as environmental solutions And I think it’s a missing piece in a lot of people’s minds who are trying to fund environmental solutions They’re not thinking about how powerful storytelling can be in particular stories about people who are making real change in their communities and stories that bring in other perspectives It can lead people to have their own ideas about how they can help We need more people engaged and we need to come together on this my hope for The Redford Center is that it can do a whole lot more of what it has been doing for the past twenty years So that it can bring more people and more funding along to make more films to help solve this crisis And I believe storytelling through film has an unmatched potential to help CS: Are there any independent environmental films that you’ve been involved with or really admire for their impact I collaborated on a film with Saul Bass called The Solar Film and it made a point about the dangers of fossil fuels and the potential of renewable energy and we are still working on doing it today But I remember that film got some traction and opened the conversation about clean energy in a different way We still have a lot of work to do to transition What advice would you give a young filmmaker today who wants to use their art to get people to care or to act What stories do you think we need to see now to inspire more of that engagement it has to be a good story to be a good film And I think on the environmental issue right now the stories need to be encouraging in some way so that people feel motivated or inspired to care or do something about it which is a big opportunity for screenwriters We have enough stories about how people and other species are suffering from what we have done to the land and the water and the climate The result of that is a lot of people don’t believe that anything they do will matter because the problem has gotten too big But we do need more people to get involved by telling stories about people who are solving problems There are so many of these stories; they just aren’t the stories making headlines about people coming together and being bold and changing their fate This is why your uncle Jamie and I started The Redford Center which is a terrific model for other storytellers That film has made a difference in how people understand the progress we are making and the choices we have with renewables and it had impacts on clean energy policy in places like Nevada CS: What advice would you give young filmmakers who are starting out and want to make a change What would you tell them to do or focus on Don’t take it lightly and move on to the next thing and the next thing and the next thing Stop long enough to have something sink in with you That will give you the energy to stick with it long enough to make change CS: And what would you say to them if they have an idea or want to do a project What have you done to push through that kind of a wall RR: You have to believe in your own projects and ideas more than anyone else and I think you have to find something in the idea that is going to be attractive to people and grab their attention because the future is about the young people you’re getting to a point now where you have power and you’re going to be able to have a voice that gets out there This piece is from Orion‘s Winter 2024 issue, Green Screen: On the Nature of Film, which was made possible by the support of NRDC. DETROIT – Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Brandon Lee Dwayne Littke of Redford with abandoning two kittens at a gas station in Detroit The incident occurred on Monday (April 21) at 11:30 a.m at a gas station in the 24800 block of West 7 Mile Road and Grand River Avenue in Detroit It is alleged that Littke threw two kittens out of a moving vehicle It is also alleged that he ran over one of the kittens with his vehicle Investigation by the Detroit Police Department led to the arrest of the 25-year-old man on April 24 Littke has been charged with one count of animal killing/torturing and one count of abandoning two to three animals The 25-year-old man was arraigned on April 27 in 36th District Court and given a $25,000 personal bond The probable cause conference is scheduled for May 7 and the preliminary examination is scheduled for May 14 the other was rescued thanks to a woman named Yolibeth Delfin She was pumping gas and heard the kitten’s cries from behind an ice cooler They fed and washed the animal and then took him to Michigan Humane She and her partner want to adopt the kitten they named “Diesel” from the gas station where it was found Michigan Humane needs to finish the investigation --> Kitten thrown from car in Detroit saved by bystander; $2K reward offered for information on abuser Anyone with information should contact the police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online. Brandon Carr is a digital content producer for ClickOnDetroit and has been with WDIV Local 4 since November 2021. Brandon is the 2015 Solomon Kinloch Humanitarian award recipient for Community Service. [Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 1 After starting an investigation into blood stains and a missing boy in the desert Leaphorn and Chee return to the station where the Lieutenant checks in on the Navajo jail’s prisoners who happen to be in the middle of a game of chess Leaphorn chimes in with a move for George to take giving him the edge against his competitor “[It was a] very exciting day for me I grew up with Robert Redford and his films He was one of my idols growing up in the ’70s Little Fauss and Big Halsey that was a big inspiration to me at six years old,” he shares fondly “Robert plays a motorcycle racer and he has his toothbrush in his mouth the whole movie And I walked around with a toothbrush in my mouth at six years old until my parents finally took it out I was so inspired by who that character was… So I never thought in my life I’d be doing a scene with Robert Redford,” McClarnon adds “one of the best fantasy science fiction writers of our generation.” and I’m always in awe and have to pinch myself when I’m in their company,” McClarnon notes His costar Gordon confirms McClarnon’s excitement on the day of filming you’d see Zahn just put on this big cheesiest grin and he just looked like a little kid… He’s living the dream for all of us And it was just so cool to watch him watch his hero and be in the same shot with him.” “It’s great to have legends in your show and a little nod to them,” Gordon adds “It’s really cool of them to make it happen because George hates cameos As for Redford’s line, which is most certainly a joke about Martin’s Game of Thrones book writing schedule which I didn’t mean to do.” Wirth adds with a laugh The cameos were years in the making as Wirth notes they’ve been trying to figure out a scene or moment that could work for the executive producers to take part in the idea for jail prisoners came from Martin Bob and I are going to be in the jail cell playing chess,'” Wirth recalls And while he admits he doesn’t know how these two characters ended up in the jail cell with a chessboard the whole thing is probably less than 90 seconds and then we’re right back into the Dark Winds story,” he continues It was really a pleasure to see those two gentlemen on stage and to hear them talking and acting in our series And that’s just one highlight fans are sure to enjoy as the latest season of Dark Winds unfolds so stay tuned for more excitement and let us know what you thought of the surprise cameos in the comments section Sign Up BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder has officially lured the iconic Sundance Film Festival away from Park City Utah and its four decades of history there The announcement Thursday came just under a year after the Sundance Institute began a process to consider other host locations – and just over a half-century after the University of Colorado ghosted actor and institute founder Robert Redford on the idea of a film festival there Redford attended CU Boulder for one year in the 1950s and got his start at the Historic Elitch Theater in Denver Redford wanted to launch a film festival and, according to an article in the Denver Post archives in 1974 pitched the idea of hosting it at CU Boulder "I had this idea (for a festival) that had been stewing around," he told the paper back in 2000 "I thought I'd throw this feeler out and see if the university was interested And that would be my gift to the university even though I didn't get much out of it and they were not too impressed with me when I was there." Already a star from movies like “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” and “Jeremiah Johnson,”Redford planned to put some of his own money down to start the endeavor according to the Post article – but no one from the university got back to him would start the Sundance Institute in 1981 and ultimately the festival in Park City in 1985 the festival – and its massive economic impact – is now destined for the base of the Colorado foothills.“Words cannot express the sincere gratitude I have for Park City and all those in the Utah community that have helped to build the organization What we've created is remarkably special and defining,” Redford said in a press release announcing the move to Boulder starting in 2027 which has been at the core of our survival This move will ensure that the Festival continues its work of risk taking and entertaining and enlightening audiences.” “I am grateful to the Boulder community for its support and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for the Festival there.” One person was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man several times in a parking lot Friday evening in Redford Township At about 6:40 p.m., a man who had been stabbed several times sought assistance at a Marathon gas station at 27360 Plymouth Road, Redford Township police said in a statement posted on Facebook. 911 was called and police responded to the scene where they learned the victim had been stabbed by someone they knew in a parking lot adjacent to the gas station The victim had suffered multiple lacerations and "severe blood loss," police said He was transported to a nearby hospital where he received treatment police said he was expected to survive the attack A witness at the scene provided "critical information" regarding the incident including the suspect's last known direction of travel Officers were able to locate the suspect a block from the scene and made an arrest without further incident Police said several pieces of evidence were recovered at the scene Authorities have not released further details including the suspect's identity and what charges may be filed Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact Redford Township Police Detective Sergeant Adam Kubrak at (313) 387-2574 or akubrak@redfordpd.org Meet Allie Redford, an interdisciplinary student with her roots planted at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami Allie’s passion for science and art comes alive in her education at the U a semester abroad in the Galápagos Islands Watch her story and find out how you can use the opportunities afforded to Canes to succeed The home was built in 1968 and boasts views of the San Francisco Bay A North Bay cottage owned by legendary actor and filmmaker Robert Redford has sold for half a million above asking price As reported by the Wall Street Journal, the Tiburon property, located at 2517 Mar East The split-level home was listed at $4.15 million on Dec The wood-shingled residence boasts four bedrooms garden and more than 1,000 square feet of decks overlooking San Francisco Bay It was built in 1968 and was personalized by Redford “to take advantage of the unspoiled views and their indoor-outdoor lifestyle,” Mavromihalis said in a Dec The Redfords have a long history with and great affection for the town of Tiburon and they enjoyed the house’s light-filled rooms and Bay views the couple said in a statement shared with The Press Democrat The pair said they were also attracted to the privacy that the home offers Still, the couple decided to sell the house as they spend more time in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Szaggars Redford has been creating new art and focusing on her fine art gallery, Sibylle Szaggars Redford Fine Art. The Wall Street Journal reported that the buyer is a trust linked to Cricket Wardein, owner of fitness studio chain Mighty Pilates The chain currently has seven locations throughout the Bay Area and in Los Angeles who opened the first Mighty with friends in 2009 in San Francisco told The Wall Street Journal that she was “thrilled” to purchase the property – A Wayne County man has been sentenced for accidentally shooting his 13-year-old stepdaughter 17 at a Redford Township home just off Eight Mile Road two adults were fighting when Christopher Delance Harris pulled out a handgun and fired a shot which struck his 13-year-old stepdaughter in the leg Police said she was not the intended target Harris was charged with 12 felonies. He was sentenced in March to six months in jail and two years probation for possession of a firearm and careless discharge of a firearm causing injury. 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Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission It comes 23 minutes into the season-three premiere of Dark Winds But the scene in which some guy named Robert Redford and some other guy named George R.R Martin pop up onscreen has been in the making for years “It was in the air since the first season,” says Chris Eyre “Ye’iitsoh (Big Monster).” But it took three seasons to actually film a scene that included the author of A Game of Thrones and the star and director of some of the greatest movies ever made both of whom are executive producers on AMC’s spiritual procedural about Navajo tribal police officers in the 1970s (Leaphorn’s contribution to the conversation is to suggest the move that leads to Martin’s character checkmating Redford’s.) “I never thought I could get to a place in my life where I would actually know Robert Redford let alone be in a scene with him,” McClarnon says “I was never really sure it was going to happen until it happened,” adds Wirth was the first person to approach Wirth about concocting a cameo for Redford and Martin “He really wants to do this,” Wirth recalls her saying during the second season “and he wants to do it with George.” Wirth came up with a concept there was a little bit of talk about somebody having seen UFOs and this crazy five-horned sheep being this alien on earth,” he says “So the idea for these guys was a Men in Black thing They would show up in suits in this black truck looking for the sheep Steven Paul Judd and I wrote up a couple-page scene and we sent it to Bob and George.” It seemed like the cameos were a go … until Redford and Martin visited production on the same day earlier in the season and Martin backed out “Bob was trying to talk George into it on set,” Wirth recalls ‘I’ll do it if George does it.’ Then Zahn McClarnon and me we were all there trying to convince George to say yes “We had already gone quite a ways downstream on this,” Wirth continues “We were building the Men in Black suits for each of these guys Then there was some panic because the sheep had been attacked by coyotes and very nearly died Word got back to Wirth that Martin may have backed out because of a line he had inserted into the scene “I had seen George on some late-night talk show and they had done a skit about him being unable to finish the most recent Game of Throne books,” Wirth says So I had written a line in this little scene about that I guess George had taken it to be making fun of his inability to finish this novel Martin had also joked with Wirth that he was reluctant to appear onscreen opposite “the handsomest man who’d ever been on-camera,” which: fair “It’s always rough for a writer to be onstage with actors because they look beautiful and we usually don’t.” Martin changed his mind by the time season three rolled around and brought the chess-game idea to Wirth What are two old white men doing in a Navajo tribal police jail cell Director Eyre came up with a backstory for the actors “They were roustabouts that had gotten drunk and disorderly in a neighboring town like Flagstaff and then hitchhiked when they got released and sent to the Navajo Nation,” he explains “They were picked up there by one of Leaphorn’s deputies.” Turns out the backstory wasn’t exactly necessary Eyre admits: “They never asked me,” he says with a smile The scene was shot on a closed set at the request of Redford, who last appeared onscreen in Avengers: Endgame, a cameo he shot after announcing his retirement from acting in 2016 There was palpable excitement among the crew but also some anxiety “Bob is so kind and he was so nice on the day But I remember Zahn turning to me when we were about to start shooting and he goes but I was a nervous giddy,” says McClarnon the scene was not going to involve dialogue the characters weren’t even given specific names “Then I heard that Bob wanted to say something and he would be calling George ‘Gene,’” says Wirth fair enough.’” The Gene reference didn’t stay — Redford refers to his scene partner as George — but some dialogue did an ad lib from Redford about Martin taking too long to make his next chess move a comment that could be interpreted as a sly reference to the fact that Martin still hasn’t delivered the final two volumes in his Song of Ice and Fire series “It’s one thing if I write a line and George perceives me as making fun of him — even though I wasn’t and I never would,” says Wirth Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York Dear Reader,Unfortunately our comment platform isn\'t available at the moment due to issues with our paywall and authentication vendor A North Bay cottage owned by legendary actor and filmmaker Robert Redford has hit the market The Tiburon property, located at 2517 Mar East Listed on Dec. 2 by Steven Mavromihalis of Compass the wood-shingled residence was built in 1968 and was personalized by Redford “to take advantage the unspoiled views and their indoor-outdoor lifestyle,” Mavromihalis said in an email to The Press Democrat Tuesday “The Natural” star and his wife have a long history with and great affection for the town of Tiburon having previously owned other homes in the area “We were immediately struck by the warmth of the home with its light-filled rooms the San Francisco Bay and Angel Island — the home has lovely and distinct views from each room,” the couple said The Redfords are selling the house as they spend more time in Sante Fe, New Mexico, where Szaggars Redford has been creating new art and focusing on her fine art gallery, Sibylle Szaggars Redford Fine Art Redford, who retired from Hollywood in 2018, is also spending more time with his wife working with Santa Fe-based nonprofit The Way of the Rain which produces educational and artistic performances to promote global conservation efforts In the four years that the Redfords owned the home at 2517 Mar East they made cosmetic changes to the interior “to brighten things up and create more of a coastal feel inside,” they said They also improved the outdoor terraces and gardens creating more of an inviting flow between the home’s indoor and outdoor spaces and Tiburon’s climate is perfect for plants like lavender which now grace the outdoor spaces around the home,” the Redfords said in the statement For more information, go to 2517mareast.com Martin appear in the 'Dark Winds' season 3 premiere after years of working on the series as executive producers  Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty (WPBN/WGTU) -- A woman from Redford is behind bars after Michigan State Police said she smuggled suboxone strips marijuana and cellphone SIM cards into the Chippewa Correctional Facility in Kincheloe for a prisoner there concealed two bundles of items in the waistband of her pants which were covertly given to a prisoner during a visit correction workers became suspicious after observing “unusual behavior” by a prisoner during a visitation it was discovered that Ramirez-Huerta smuggled items into the facility A search of the prisoner uncovered 140 suboxone strips seven grams of marijuana flower in packaging Ramirez-Huerta is now facing the following charges: Ramirez-Huerta was lodged in the Chippewa County Jail She has been arraigned in the 91st District Court where her bond was set at $1,000 with conditions She is next scheduled to be in court on 1/27/25 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page First-year Redford Thurston boys basketball coach Michael Allie said Saturday's 49-43 win at rival Redford Union proves that the Eagles' culture is not only developing but thriving when they need it the most And they certainly needed it to earn the in-season sweep of the Panthers claim the Redford Township Public School Basketball Trophy and take a three-game lead in the Western Wayne Athletic Conference standings 8-0) led by only a point with 57 seconds left So when Jayden Davis toed the line to essentially sew up the victory in the waning moments senior Daniel Winston III wrapped his arms around his teammate and offered encouragement "I was telling him to just knock it down," said Winston 'Act like we're in practice right now.' That's what I tell all of our guys: 'Don't think about the crowd noise knock them down and let's go home happy.'" More: 'You want to build your program around' Redford Thurston boys basketball's Daniel Winston regardless of who is put in a do-or-die situation throughout the game but there were plenty of moments when other Eagles stepped up who was making his season debut after missing their first 13 games with an injury was the junior needed because they were playing without their other point guard setting up the offense and helping his teammates score easy baskets and earn a 33-19 lead entering halftime Winston helped Thurston dig itself out of a disastrous third quarter which saw RU score 14 points and make it a 35-35 game entering the fourth Winston got to the foul line three separate times in the fourth made all six attempts and also had a key field goal that kept the Eagles ahead "It was a tough 12-minute stretch in that second half for us but they did show some calm and resolve in that last four minutes and I'm really proud of our seniors," Allie said "We got to the free throw line and knocked down free throws We got a couple of big stops at the end of the game." And the message to his seniors before taking the floor in the fourth "We just had to trust in each other," Allie added "There has to be a sense of belief in who we are and our brand of basketball I think we proved today that our culture is strong enough to handle some adversity and find a way to win it down the stretch The message was simply to trust each other and find a way to get it done." Getting it done also meant limiting Bobbitt late in the game The 6-foot-2 sophomore spearheaded RU's 14-2 run in the third But Thurston held him to just a 3-pointer in the fourth "We just knew what we needed to do because Gavin is a great player," Winston said "We just had to settle down and make sure we got the ball out of his hands and made somebody else make a play." they allowed only two other field goals the rest of the way More: Can Redford Thurston boys basketball win the WWAC in Coach Allie's 1st season? "Coach Allie was telling us to leave our legacy out there in the last four minutes of the game," Winston said "He told us not to think about what happened before (in the third quarter) the last four minutes because those are the minutes that count to win games.'"  Thurston will look to leave its legacy during the rest of the season sweeping RU for the first time since 2018-19 was great but the Eagles also want to win the WWAC for the first time in seven years they want to win a Division 1 district championship Thurston and North Farmington should be the favorites to meet in the district final in a pool that includes Farmington Livonia Stevenson and host Livonia Franklin Saturday's win was another step toward meeting those goals and it's safe to say the culture Allie wanted to establish is officially established More: PHOTOS: Redford Thurston boys basketball at Garden City and I wasn't happy with how long it took us to swing the momentum back in our favor but I'm very proud of the guys," Allie said losing the lead and making a come back down the stretch it shows our team is resilient and that they really want to win this league championship They really wanted this city championship trophy and I couldn't have been more proud or happy for our seniors to finally go 2-0 against Redford Union."  Brandon Folsom covers high school sports in metro Detroit for Hometown Life. Follow him on Twitter at @folsombrandonj Thousands in Centre County Lose Power After Severe Storms Man Dies by Electrocution in State College After Severe Storm Damaged Power Lines Road Closures Continue in Centre County After Severe Storm known affectionately as Don to his friends and family was a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on the worlds of Egyptology Don forged a path that led him to become one of the preeminent scholars of his time His journey came to a peaceful conclusion on October 18 surrounded by the warmth of his family’s love He was a proud father to Alexander and Aksel His legacy continues not only through his family but also through the many students he mentored After an illustrious educational journey that saw him earn a BA and PhD in Near Eastern Studies at the University of Toronto Don continued cultivating a career in academia defined by his passion His reputation as an internationally eminent Egyptologist and biblical scholar was built on his solid foundation of knowledge and a relentless pursuit of discovery he inspired minds as a Professor of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Toronto and as a Professor of Egyptology at Pennsylvania State University His leadership in the field was exemplified by his role as the Director of the Akhenaten Temple Project and the Tel Kedwa excavations in the Sinai As an epigrapher for the Theban Tomb Survey he meticulously deciphered ancient inscriptions furthering our understanding of a civilization long passed Don’s contributions to archaeology extended to the trenches of history where he served under Dame Kathleen Kenyon during the pivotal excavations of the old city of Jerusalem from 1964 to 1967 His expertise was sought by media outlets worldwide sharing his knowledge and passion with audiences on every continent ensuring that his love for history and learning was passed on to the next generation His commitment to academia was further reflected in his role as the founder of the Canadian Institute in Egypt (CIE) and the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities (SSEA) Don’s literary contributions are vast with his authorship of seminal works such as “Akhenaten and Israel in Ancient Times,” and “City of the Ram Man.” He served as editor-in-chief of the Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt a testament to his comprehensive knowledge and expertise Don’s personal interests were as rich and varied as his professional ones He found joy and solace in the powerful narratives and soaring melodies of German and Italian opera with a particular fondness for the works of Richard Wagner and hockey transitioned into a lifelong passion for sports remaining a steadfast fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and hearty laugh will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him His life was a testament to the enduring power of education and the importance of leaving the world a more enlightened place than one found it Donald Bruce Redford’s legacy will continue to thrive in the countless lives he touched through his teaching and his enduring love for his family and his field 2024 at the funeral home with Deacon Dave Lapinski officiating.  Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business We offer the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Centre County region in Central PA Contact us: info@statecollege.com © Copyright 2000 –  2024 | StateCollege.com® | All Rights Reserved | State College PA – Centre County – Central Pennsylvania – Home of Penn State University This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. StateCollege.com Privacy Policy page (WXYZ) — A line of people are camping for cannabis outside Redford Township Town Hall Redford Township says the line started on Tuesday the night the Township approved for the first time that they will be issuing marijuana licenses "I was surprised to see it," said Redford Township Clerk Gary Christie regarding the line "I was anticipating seeing them out here in mid-October." The want-to-be marijuana merchants are lined up right outside Christie's office window He's watched them out there for over a week already and they'll have to continue camping out there until October 3 if they want to keep their place in line and submit a marijuana license application to the township The applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis starting at 9 a.m If you leave the line for anything without a replacement 7 News Detroit is told that you lose your place When asked why he thinks people are so eager to apply for the licenses Christie answered; "Well I think a couple of reasons and they think they’re going to make a lot of money on this." 7 News Detroit tried to talk to each one of the dedicated cannabis campers but was told by most that they weren't allowed to interview as they're waiting in line on behalf of a cannabis company according to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency In Michigan marijuana sales set a new record in August with the industry selling more than $295.4 million worth of marijuana Here's a map of where the dispensaries are allowed to be placed in the township There's no limit to how many marijuana licenses will be given out However there are stipulations as to where dispensaries can be built that will limit the number For instance they cannot be within 1,000 feet from a school or within 2,500 feet from another dispensary One woman was killed overnight in a house fire in Redford Township and firefighters were on scene for hours trying to put out the flames Three people were inside the home at the time – a 72-year-old grandmother I was on the scene all night and spoke to her family was a wonderful person who could make anybody laugh We were just all together here Saturday night for family night just loving on each other telling stories," Christel Jones said about Diane were also inside the home when the fire broke out Diane was in her room with the door closed They tell us that firefighters opened it up and saw it was filled with smoke Daniel's mom escaped by jumping from a window to escape the flames "Unfortunately we were met with a lot of flames on both the ground and second level," Chris Lisak "By the time we were able to get the victim she had succumbed to her injuries." It’s not something anybody can take on and just let go," Daniel said Family tells us they did have working smoke detectors in the home The fire's cause is still under investigation (WXYZ) — Redford Union Schools is rolling out a free laundry program for students and their families as well as providing other resources for those in need it's just one of the many barriers that stand between them and a good education 74% of low-income families report not doing laundry in order to afford food for their family which can be a large cause of truancy and bullying Redford Union Schools is working to remove that barrier the clothing that they had needed to be washed And we also knew that students might not be coming to school because they were struggling with food insecurity and because they were struggling with cleanliness," Beechwood Elementary School Principle Melissa Nickel said Not all kids are given the same start in life but Nickel told me they are working hard to make sure every one of their students has the same chance at a good education And we wanted to ensure that we could take those barriers away for as many kids as possible as many families as possible and not just one and done," Nickle said Related video: Detroit public schools combating chronic absenteeism with new laundry machines the coordinator of Social-Emotional Learning at Redford Union Schools explained how a lack of clean clothes and personal hygiene products contributes greatly to truancy rates which affects their attendance because who wants to come to school if they're not comfortable?" Miller said This district is making sure all students have access to the personal hygiene cabinets equipped with items like hair care products for all types of hair Nickel and Miller do their best to keep the shelves stocked but they do need help keeping some items on hand for the kids Donations are appreciated by the district and can be dropped off at Beechwood Elementary or at the central administration office at 17715 Brady Street All donations will be dispersed to the district schools according to need The Redford Thurston boys basketball team might be favored to win the Western Wayne Athletic Conference in coach Michael Allie's first year leading the team Which is saying something because the Eagles (8-3 6-0) lost three straight to open the season and have had no shortage of challenges to overcome through the first six weeks the former head coach at Livonia Stevenson and Dearborn and longtime assistant at Schoolcraft College says he couldn't have picked a more "fantastic" place to coach than Thurston But replacing legend Brian Bates has been no easy feat. Bates spent 32 years with the Eagles He led the program to eight league titles and five district championships won 319 games and was twice named Coach of the Year by Hometown Life and the Detroit Free Press "Coach Bates did a phenomenal job before I got here," said Allie following a 63-12 win at Garden City on Jan "But getting this job was exciting to me for many reasons The young men in this program have really committed to wanting to get better and wanting to get into the gym Everything about Thurston has been there so far for me and my entire coaching staff and I'm just excited to be here and continue to grow the program."  Allie was hired in May so he got the entire summer and fall to get acclimated to his new players but there has still been a feeling-out process by both parties More: PHOTOS: Redford Thurston boys basketball vs. Birmingham Groves He's had to learn the personalities and talents of his new players His new players have had to learn about his intense "He's completely different than Coach Bates," said four-year varsity player Daniel Winston III "He makes us get after it every time we're practicing He's trying to get us disciplined and to understand that everything And that teaches us lessons for the next chapter of our lives just understanding we need to continue keeping everything going in the right direction."  And Allie couldn't have picked a better time to step in and bring that mentality to the program The Eagles graduated 10 players from last year's 13-11 campaign and return only two players with significant varsity experience in seniors Nicholas Warren and Winston The rest of the squad has been elevated from the JV or is now finding their roles on the floor after spending most of last winter on the bench as a reserve they were willing to get into the gym all summer," Allie said "When you look at Thurston's roster last year but this absolutely did not start in November They've been getting in the gym all summer long and I'm pleased they're seeing some success with the work they've put in."  the team has been playing shorthanded since the preseason They expected Terran Johnson to start at point guard He was the starter on the JV and has only improved since he was an underclassman But he suffered a knee injury that has kept him out Allie hopes to see the junior return sometime this month which would be a boon for their starting lineup has stepped into Johnson's role and been a reliable ballhandler and scorer Allie is excited about having Johnson and Touray Jr And they could certainly use Johnson with how tough their schedule has been — and will continue to be going forward but they took on three incredibly tough opponents They faced Birmingham Groves, one of the favorites to win the Oakland Activities Association-Red arguably the toughest single basketball division in Michigan The Falcons have three future college basketball players in University of Alabama in Huntsville commit Joshua Gibson Northwood pledge John Simpson and Landon McKinney Alma College and Grand Rapids Community College More: Redford Thurston boys basketball hires former Dearborn coach Michael Allie They dropped the season opener to Farmington, but those Falcons are in Year 2 of their rebuild under coach Byron Johnson, and they have been knocking off respectable opponents left and right as they find their own identity and star players but there's no shame in losing to the Bulldogs when that coach is Taylor Langley who left the college ranks at Graceland College in Iowa and Michigan-Dearborn to try his hand at coaching in the Kensington Lakes Activities Association But the Eagles have taken the time to find the silver lining in losing we were up by double digits in the third quarter in the Farmington and Brighton games But it (losing) made us stronger because we had to realize that we have to start closing out games We have to understand that we can't just slack off We can't just stop playing basketball the right way because we're up by so much It's something we just have to understand throughout the season."  That's not to say the schedule is getting any easier They have another tough nonconference game against Belleville coming up but they are yet to face rival Redford Union and Romulus two teams who have dominated the WWAC over the past decade and have traded league titles with each other almost every season Nor have they faced Dearborn Heights Robichaud which has been widely considered the league's second- or third-best team More: Redford Thurston boys basketball coach Brian Bates retires after 32 years Allie will have Thurston ready for the challenge He knows his players can win the WWAC right now because of how well the team has navigated its early-season struggles such as coaching and roster turnover and frustrating losses "We lost a couple of close ones that still bother me but I think losing those games have helped us in conference play," Allie said "To be in the driver's seat in conference play is good We want to be able to control our own destiny I think the kids are really buying into that They understand the importance of every single conference game Liberal ArtsAcclaimed Egyptologist Donald Redford passes away at 90Professor emeritus of classics and ancient Mediterranean studies retired in June 2024 following distiguished six-decade careerClassics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies Professor Emeritus Donald Redford Editor's Note:  World-renowned Egyptologist Donald Redford, Penn State professor emeritus of classics and ancient Mediterranean studies, died on Oct. 18, 2024 in State College A public memorial service for family, friends and the campus community will take place Sunday, Nov. 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Pasquerilla Spiritual Center's Eisenhower Auditorium A remote option will be available to those who cannot join in person The following article honoring Redford on his retirement following a distinguished six-decade career first appeared in Penn State News on July 12 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — In 1998, Canadian retirement requirements forced Donald Redford to leave the University of Toronto after 36 highly distinguished years But the world-renowned Egyptologist’s career was far from over Eventually, some colleagues convinced him to move to the United States and take a new faculty position in Penn State’s Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (CAMS). “They were looking for a roster of experts from all over the world to put it on the map the department is among the world’s leaders in the study of ancient Egypt largely thanks to the efforts of Redford who recently retired from his position as professor of CAMS and history Redford’s absence will be deeply felt, said Tawny Holm CAMS head and associate professor of CAMS and Jewish studies “Don's arrival made Penn State a reference for ancient Egypt across the world,” Holm said a generous colleague and a beloved teacher who for decades engaged thousands of undergraduate and graduate students with the fascinating world of ancient Egypt A historian and philologist of northeast Africa and the Near East Redford received his doctoral degree from the University of Toronto he served under Dame Kathleen Kenyon in the excavations of the old city of Jerusalem from 1964 to 1967 Among Redford’s major accomplishments was his 1976 discovery of the oldest temple of the heretic monotheistic Pharaoh Akhenaten he and his team revealed a major domestic area of the capital city of Thebes For decades, Redford supervised annual excavations in Egypt, including those to Mendes and Thebes as part of the University of Pennsylvania-based Akhenaten Temple Project which he co-directed with his wife and former CAMS faculty member Susan Redford That work in the Nile Delta has contributed much to the current knowledge of complex society and state formation in Egypt circa 3100 BCE and has refined and added to the knowledge of the civilization during its Late and Hellenistic Periods (circa 700-200 BCE) “The discoveries don’t seem to stop — Egyptology is an ongoing field that never seems to let up,” Redford said “I’m a little nostalgic looking back at all the work we’ve done and all that remains to be done I’ve made a lot of friends and a lot of memories along the way.” include “Akhenaten the Heretic King” (Princeton University Press and Israel in Ancient Times” (Princeton University Press 1992); “The Wars in Syria and Palestine of Thutmosis III” (Brill 2003); “From Slave to Pharaoh: The Black Experience of Ancient Egypt” (Johns Hopkins University Press 2006); “City of the Ram-man: The Story of Ancient Mendes” (Princeton University Press 2010); and “The Medinet Habu Records of the Foreign Wars of Ramses III” (Brill Redford has edited several notable projects among them the “Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt” (Oxford University Press “Don has published dozens of groundbreaking books and hundreds of research articles,” Holm said “His contributions shine not only because of their stunning erudition but also for an engaging and energic prose.” Redford’s talents also extended to the classroom noting his Egyptian Civilization course often drew enrollment in the hundreds thanks to his appearances on TV programs like ABC’s “Nightline” and documentaries on the Discovery Redford advised more than 30 successful doctoral candidates who have gone on to their own high-profile careers in Egyptology “Students who became fascinated with Egyptian civilization often went on to study the Egyptian language with Don,” Holm said “Especially memorable to many students will always be the excavations and study tours in Egypt with Don and Sue.” First enchanted by the ancient world thanks to a series of National Geographic articles he read at age 7 Redford said it was always his goal to instill that same passion in students “I’ve ignited I hope a certain fire in the bosoms of some young students,” he said I’ve found myself working with the students of my earlier career We’ve had trainees in a variety of parts of the world including Egypt and all over the Middle East I could go on and on about some of these people and what they’ve accomplished.” noting the many ways ancient Egyptian society applies to our own modern world “Egypt invented a number of concepts that exist now from income taxes to border controls,” he said “The needs of harnessing a mighty river such as the Nile would be the same today as it was 5,000 years ago Ancient Egypt was a priceless example of an ancient corporation in which the pharaoh was the great CEO of the whole outfit he’s not so much a dictator as he is a leader and bound into a tradition of statehood that’s the same today as it would have been in ancient times.” Redford said he expects to devote the bulk of his energies to finishing his long-in-the-making history of Egypt There’s probably enough material to fill five book volumes and take pride in a career that made a real mark “It was good to bring some excitement to a discipline that wasn’t well represented here,” Redford said “I just hope that moving forward we can maintain an awareness of the relevance of our disciplines and their great importance to a well-rounded life.” Los Alamos National Laboratory chooses Ypsilanti Township for high-performance computing facility; Detroit Diesel Corporation secures state support to expand Mich.  – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today applauded Michigan Strategic Fund Board (MSF) action to support two projects utilizing the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund led by the University of Michigan and Detroit Diesel Corporation the projects will create at least 636 new jobs and secure capital investments of roughly $1.53 billion.  “Today’s investments into the University of Michigan and Detroit Diesel Corporation will create more than 600 good-paying jobs and continue growing our cutting-edge manufacturing economy,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer “To lead the future of technology and the auto industry we must continue competing to win projects that create in-demand Let’s continue using and expanding our bipartisan economic development toolkit to ensure that everyone can ‘make it’ in Michigan.”  “Michigan is proud to earn these significant investments from We are especially proud to know these projects and others before the Michigan Strategic Fund Board chose Michigan because of our access to strong skilled Michiganders and the business environment we’re building to create opportunities,” said Quentin L CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Chair of the MSF Board the ‘Make It In Michigan’ economic development strategy focused on People As Team Michigan continues to help companies of all sizes make their supply chains more efficient I look forward to greater growth and innovation continuing in 2025.”  The MSF Board today approved a $100 million Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) performance-based grant for the University of Michigan (U-M) to begin readying land in Ypsilanti Township (Washtenaw County) for a high-performance computing facility The facility will house two computing centers One will be for federally funded research related to national security smaller center will be used for research and development by university faculty and students and other collaborating universities.  High-performance computing involves extremely intelligent and accurate scientific computation.   The project anticipates creating at least 200 knowledge-economy jobs paying nearly $200,000 plus benefits for a full-time employee The project also represents a $1.25 billion investment with support coming from Los Alamos National Laboratory ($300 million) U-M ($850 million) and the state of Michigan ($100 million).   Outside of the local and regional benefits this project presents an immense opportunity to expand Michigan’s R&D and innovation ecosystems by growing existing businesses and welcoming new ones with federal funding from the U.S it delivers on all three Make It in Michigan components: Attracts and retains people for the lab’s workforce The project leverages existing assets – including U-M’s Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery & Engineering (MICDE) and computer architecture group – and boosts Michigan’s appeal as a place for entrepreneurs innovation across multiple disciplines by offering high-paying and opportunities for students and career professionals alike.   The build-up will also provide numerous construction jobs and the opportunity for materials purchasing from Michigan businesses The facility expects to be fully operational by 2030 with vertical construction starting in 2026.  “The data-intensive work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory requires sophisticated and powerful computing resources Our partnership with the University of Michigan will combine the capabilities of our two great institutions to further R&D for critical national security programs that utilize high-performance computing and AI such as advanced materials research and manufacturing,” said Thom Mason Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory “We’re looking forward to working with the University to advance this work to benefit the nation.”  "We are deeply grateful to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan Strategic Fund Board for their visionary investment in the future of Michigan,” said University of Michigan President Santa J “This generous grant helps to position Michigan as a leader in national security The partnership between the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory represents a transformative opportunity to drive innovation and create high-paying jobs right here in Michigan We are honored to collaborate on this impactful initiative and look forward to the profound benefits it will bring to our state and beyond."  a leader in North American engine technology for commercial vehicles and a part of Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) will expand its existing facility in Redford Township (Wayne County) with the support of a $27.7 million performance-based Critical Industry Program grant The company also received MSF support for a State Essential Services Assessment (SESA) abatement with an estimated value of up to $3.29 million.   the project anticipates a capital investment of up to $285 million to expand and diversify production of internal combustion engine (ICE) and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) components for medium- and heavy-duty trucks creating up to 436 new jobs to the site and retaining 2,000.  Detroit Diesel Corporation has existed since 1938 The performance-based incentive for this project ensures further stability for Michigan residents employed by the company which has been a longstanding partner with the United Auto Workers to provide competitive wages and comprehensive benefits Supporting the company helps create hundreds of new jobs while bolstering Michigan as an international leader in the automotive industry for both manufacturers and the associated supply chain.  Aerial view of the Detroit Diesel Corporation facility in Redford Township as the technology for ZEVs continues to evolve such an investment invites the opportunity to diversify the state’s supply chain beyond light vehicles to meet a growing demand for cleaner more fuel-efficient engines and components Commercial trucks face especially unique challenges in the transition to cleaner more efficient technologies – including infrastructure and more – so such an investment also helps to foster an environment for expanded R&D in this sector.  with its legacy of over 85 years in Michigan stands as a testament to innovation and progress This expansion is about more than just innovation; it’s about creating job opportunities and upskilling our workforce to meet the demands of tomorrow’s technology while helping to stabilize the heavy-duty supply chain,” said Matt Pfaffenbach “This transformative project will propel us into a new era of manufacturing excellence while strengthening our role in the industry and bringing significant growth to the community we call home It would not be possible without the support of the MEDC and we are proud to support both our community and our employees through this initiative.”    "The transition to electric vehicles is the next step in motorized transportation and it makes sense from a historical perspective that Wayne County be positioned at the center of this progress I am extremely pleased by the decision of Detroit Diesel Corporation to expand its footprint in Redford Township by investing in the production of electric axles and battery modules/pack assembly and other measures,” said Wayne County Executive Warren C “This company’s expansion will create 436 new jobs and retain hundreds more core communities as we continue to take Wayne County's economic development to the next level.”  “Redford Township is proud to be partnering with Detroit Diesel Corporation and MEDC on this project,” said Redford Township Supervisor Pat McRae “It will bring innovation and continued growth of their business here in Redford Township as we continue to move Redford Township forward.”   About Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) BROWSER UPDATE To gain access to the full experience, please upgrade your browser: A Colorado Megamansion Hits the Market for $52.5 Million Mansion Global’s daily round-up of the latest luxury real estate news from around the worldOriginally Published Dec A modern mansion minutes from downtown Aspen The home last changed hands only three years ago when the seller bought the property in November 2021 for $38.5 million They made the deal using a limited liability company and Mansion Global couldn’t determine their identity.  The $14 million price increase is less about any upgrades the owner made to the home—they added new furnishings, which are included in the sale—and more about the shift in Aspen’s housing market, according to listing agent Steven Shane of 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And no, penguins aren’t monogamous Contact editor Susan Vela at svela@lsj.com or 248-873-7044 — Students at Beech Elementary School greet Melissa Nickel with smiles waves and hugs as she makes her way down the hallway It’s clear they adore their principal – and it’s clear the feeling is mutual a new program aimed at tackling chronic absenteeism by addressing some of the root causes: dirty clothes and empty stomachs The Fresh Den runs on donations and offers families convenient hygiene products and even laundry services “We have a huge truancy issue—not just at Beech but throughout the district and Wayne County,” said Nickel now in her fourth year leading Beech Elementary part of the Redford Union Schools district “Our biggest need is getting our students to school.” Some 56% of Beech students are considered truant meaning they miss 10 or more days in a school year “Many surpass that level early in the year,” Nickel said “And it gets worse as the winter months come on.” The idea for the Fresh Den started last school year when Nickel received a large donation after a local union held a food drive would you be interested?’ and my answer is always and sometimes it takes a community to help get those things.” An old storage room was transformed over the summer into a resource center With a federal grant and support from Jessica Miller Redford Union’s coordinator of social-emotional learning a washer and dryer were installed at Beech along with shelving for food and other supplies every school in the district has a similar room where families can find needed resources partly due to a large foster care and homeless population that sees many students living in shelters doubled-up with other families or otherwise without their own home “We have about 65% or 67% chronic absenteeism across the district as a whole,” Miller said families can discreetly request assistance by filling out a form— either on their own or with help from a teacher — specifying their needs and arrange to get the items to them,” Miller explained families could have access to the washer and dryer to do their own laundry “I just washed a load of muddy coats,” Nickel said noting she always checks with parents the first time to make sure it’s OK We try to make sure all of those pieces are taken care of every day.” Beyond food and laundryThe Fresh Den goes beyond food and laundry as well as haircare items tailored to students’ individual hair types “A lot of our girls will not come to school for a week every month during their period because they don't have things they need,” Nickel said “We'll provide supplies for them because that can get expensive “We want to make sure that if people are comfortable with it donations of all types are needed to keep the program running the response has been incredible,” Miller said “It shows that people care about these kids and want them to succeed.” The school welcomes donations of shelf-stable food hygiene products and new or gently used clothing Financial contributions also help keep the program sustainable Nickel hopes the Fresh Den will inspire similar initiatives elsewhere they can focus on being the best version of themselves,” she said “We can’t teach them to read and write until we know they have food a load of laundry or a small act of kindness is all it takes to show them they’re cared for.” To learn more or make a donation, contact Principal Melissa Nickel at nickelm@redfordu.k12.mi.us or call the Beech Elementary main office at 313-242-6100