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RIVERSIDE BRIDGE IS BACK OPEN

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — The Riverside Bridge in Beverly Hills is officially open after being closed since mid-July. This bridge is an integral part of many residents’ commutes to work and school between Evergreen and Southfield roads.

“It is a road that gets used frequently as it’s a route to schools,” Beverly Hills Village Council President John George said. “Having that open again is taking some pressure off some of the other roads in the community, so we appreciate that being done actually ahead of schedule.”

George said the construction ran a couple of days ahead of schedule. A ribbon cutting was held Sept. 20.

In addition to being ahead of schedule, the project was also under budget. According to the Village Council meeting packet from Jan. 16, the whole project was estimated to cost $430,920, comprising an anticipated construction budget of $342,000 and an engineering budget of $88,920.

The bid the village ended up approving was

See BRIDGE on page 32A

Familiar faces in different places, ability ‘to adapt’ key to Roeper’s success

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

BIRMINGHAM — Like it or not, sometimes the best thing for a team is to be in a position they’re not necessarily comfortable with. That’s why, for Bloomfield Hills Roeper boys

soccer head coach Ed Sack, it’s about getting his players adjusted to different roles that he feels can be both advantageous for the player and the team.

“I’ve played our kids everywhere on the field, and they’re OK with that,” Sack said. “They’re OK with taking on a role that best suits the team no

See SOCCER on page 26A

Bloomfield Hills Roeper senior goalkeeper Hollis Perry, far left, and the rest of the team work on penalty kick drills during a team practice Oct. 2 at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac.

BHHS forms Nests to improve school culture

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Bloomfield Hills High School officials said students have come up with a way to make their big school feel small and supportive to its students.

Each staff member is given a “Nest” — a cohort of 13 to 16 students. These Nests are then divided into four different “Bird Houses,” forming a much larger cohort of students. Within these Nests, students are put in a supportive environment with a small group of other students and one staff member. The goal is for students to connect with staff and other students across all grade levels.

Principal Dan Hartley said BHHS has been talking with students about how to improve the overall culture of the school. A group of students were the ones who came up with the idea for Nests and shared the idea with one of the school’s teachers. From there, BHHS staff brainstormed ways to make the idea come to life.

The idea of Harry Potter houses were referenced, but the houses at BHHS are randomized.

The Nests will meet several times each semester for

‘PUFFS’ brings magic, laughs and improv

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Harry Potter fans will want to see “PUFFS” performed by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild Oct. 11-26.

“PUFFS” is an unlicensed parody of Harry Potter, and while fans of the series will recognize familiar aspects of the series that they know and love, the play avoids copyright infringement by not saying certain words and phrases.

“I just love the little tiny references that they make throughout the show that really plays off elements from the books and the movies, and I think it helps the show relate to the giant fan base that this world has, and there’s kind of something for everybody in it,” Director Kevin Fitzhenry said.

Instead of revolving around Harry, Ron and Hermione, “PUFFS” follows the story of Wayne,

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Oliver and Megan. And instead of being students at Hogwarts, they attend “a Certain School of Magic and Magic.”

“If you are a fan of the books, there are things in it that you are going to recognize and love. If you’re a fan of the movies, there are things that you’re going to recognize and love. If you hate the books and hate the movies, there are things you’re going to watch that you are going to love because they make fun of it,” Fitzhenry said.

The play was developed by an improv group, and each show is a little different.

“It is very cleverly written, where the author, Matt Cox, who is a great writer, gives a lot of different options for the actors in certain scenes,” Fitzhenry said.

Actor Paul Dorset is the only character who gets to ad lib an entire scene of the show. In the scene, Dor-

Photo provided by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild

The cast of “PUFFS” onstage, from the left, Kristin Pagels Quinlan, Lauren Cornwell, Rebekad Coy, Paul Dorset, Lauren Neuwirth, Jeff Rogner, Joe Allen, Matthew Cross, Jordan Reed, Ashley Gatesy and Luke Bahrou.

See PUFFS on page 10A

BABY-FACED WARRIORS TAKE OVER U9 SOCCER SCENE IN BIRMINGHAM

ABOVE: Birmingham Warriors player Baset Sadat fights through the crowd against SOCS Reign. The Warriors won the matchup 3-2 courtesy of two goals from David Dedivonai and a goal from Baset Sadat. Dedivonai leads the team with eight goals, while Sadat is second with six on the year. The Warriors are in their first season and are a U9 soccer team consisting of third graders, both boys and girls.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

LEFT: Birmingham Warriors player Wesley Durkin gets fired up after a goal. The Warriors are currently undefeated (4-0) this season.

BOTTOM LEFT: Birmingham Warriors goalkeeper Jack Gray gets in position to make a save

BOTTOM RIGHT: Birmingham Warriors player David Dedivonai celebrates a goal with his teammates, including his twin sister Ariana, right.

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a variety of team-building activities.

In addition to Nest meetings, there will be greater Bird House meetings where students will gather in their larger cohort to prepare for a whole-school event.

Nests and mental health

BHS Mental Health Specialist Julianne Umbarger said these Nests address “the basic need of belonging.”

Students are put in small groups with one staff member where the goal is to connect.

“This is something that gives every single student in our building a group to belong to, so that even if they might feel like they are just floating through the school day, just trying to get through it, on these particular days, they have like a social thing that they belong to, that they can engage in and an adult in the building who specifically just cares about them as a person beyond their grades or their performance in school,” Umbarger said.

While every student is different, the Nests are offering students an opportunity that was not there before to improve their mental health.

“It’s giving all 1,500-plus students something to belong to, so that they do feel seen and that they are more than just a student walking our halls,” Umbarger said.

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“One of our goals as a staff over the last two years has been to have every student be able to identify at least one staff member that they can go to and they can trust,” Hartley said. “So, this is one initiative that we’re hoping helps us accomplish that goal.”

Hartley said this trust between staff and students is helpful from a “if you see something, say something” standpoint.

“We need students to feel comfortable having a staff member in the building that they can go to for anything, whether they need help personally, whether they have a concern globally within the school,” Hartley said. “I think that we can create that kind of environment where every student has somebody.”

Growth of the program

“We are just hoping this is an idea that continues to grow and evolve and improve over time,” Hartley said. “I credit our staff, teachers and staff members for grasping onto an idea that students brought forward and running with it, and I’m excited to see it continue to grow and improve moving forward.”

Umbarger said after the first Nest meeting, staff shared ideas with each other and gave each other inspiration on how to raise the bar for the next meeting.

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

Students do icebreaker activities while in their “Nest.”

Photo provided by Bloomfield Hills Schools

ASK DR. LO

Women have been misled about menopause

Dear Dr. Lo, I haven’t felt like myself in a long time. How long does menopause last? Please tell me the brain fog, hot fashes and mood swings have an end!

Technically, menopause is a point in time: 12 months after your last period. That’s menopause. After that, you’re post-menopausal. How long the symptoms of menopause last can greatly vary, but typically last around four to fve years on average. Symptoms of menopause often start years before your last period, a stage called perimenopause.

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Common Ground Honors Suicide Awareness and Prevention Advocates at Annual Fundraising Gala - October 18, 2024 Celebration of Hope Common Ground is celebrating decades of responding to mental health crisis’ and raising funds to continue to offer free and confidential services at its annual Celebration of Hope Gala. Event take place at the Birmingham Community House, 380 S. Bates, Birmingham, MI.

The Celebration of Hope will be held from 6:30 – 9:30pm, October 18th. The $150 ticket offers a premier plated dinner, beer & wine service, silent auction, live entertainment, agency update and award presentation to two influential advocates. For more information on the Gala or to register to attend, visit Celebration of Hope Gala | Common Ground (commongroundhelps.org) Sara Majoros and Terri Jozefiak will both receive The Kay White Legacy Award in recognition of their leadership and dedication (specifically regarding suicide prevention) to Common Ground and its mission to help move people from crisis to hope.

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Common Ground’s programs: serving people who need immediate help with mental health, those having suicidal thoughts, victims of crime, support groups, mobile services (in Oakland & Genessee Counties), support for first responders, on-line behavioral health care, referral services and more.

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The medical community doesn’t talk openly and transparently enough about how dramatically hormonal changes impact how a woman feels and functions as she ages. Or the increased risks women accept if they don’t choose treatment.

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Hormones carry chemical messages throughout your bloodstream, and these messages deliver both chemicals and instructions to your cells, telling them to do something. A drop in hormones is often what’s behind feeling mentally fuzzy, emotionally depressed, deprived of sleep, hot fashes, sexually frustrated, and not quite like yourself.

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Michigan Supreme Court clarifies decision on wages

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan Supreme Court, following a request for clarification by the state of Michigan, provided a more definitive ruling Sept. 18 on the changing minimum wage and earned sick time in Michigan.

The court confirmed that the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act will both go into effect on Feb. 21, 2025. Changes to the wage rates will occur each year on Feb. 21 after this point. Rates for the upcoming year’s increase will be published by the state’s treasurer Nov. 1.

The minimum wage this coming February will be $10 plus the state treasurer’s adjustment for inflation, which according to information in the motion for clarification will bring it to $12.48. The additional adjustment will be made using July 31, 2024, as an endpoint. Tipped workers must make at least 48% of this.

These wages will continue to incremen-

tally rise. In 2028, the minimum wage will be $12 plus the treasurer’s adjustment for inflation, which the motion indicated will be $14.97. The tipped workers minimum hourly wage rate must be at least 80% of minimum wage in 2028. From this point forward, the treasurer will need to determine the wage. By 2030, the minimum wage gap between tipped and nontipped workers should be closed.

The rate of inflation was also questioned by Nessel. The court clarified that the treasurer would bring the minimum wages in the Wage Act current to July 31, 2024, through an inflationary catch-up beginning Jan. 1, 2019.

Justice Brian K. Zahra wrote the dissenting opinion Sept. 18 and adhered to his reasoning for initially dissenting to the July 31 opinion. He was joined by Justice David F. Viviano.

“A majority of this Court has no authority to rewrite unambiguous statutory provisions in pursuit of its subjective understanding of ‘equity.’ Such power is vested with the Legislature, not the judicial branch,

and no case available to the Court in Michigan or any other jurisdiction in this nation has adopted or condoned the extraordinary remedial actions taken in this case by the Court, both in the initial opinion and in the instant order,” Zahra states.

“I respectfully note that the time to relitigate the opinion’s merits has passed,” Justice Elizabeth M. Welch said in part in her concurring opinion.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel set Sept. 15 as a deadline for the Michigan Supreme Court to clarify aspects of its initial ruling on the Wage Act. This deadline came and went, but the court had the ability to provide clarity prior to the state treasurer publishing the final wage calculations on Nov. 1.

This all comes after the court made a 4-3 bombshell ruling on the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act and the Earned Sick Time Act on July 31, affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time.

The ruling was years in the making. It’s the result of wrangling to keep the issue off the ballot in Michigan by legislators against

the changes.

It started with two petitions in 2018 that received the required number of signatures to potentially appear on the ballot.

One petition would have given workers gradual wage increases until the minimum wage became $12 in 2022. After 2022, the wage would be increased each year, as determined by the state, according to inflation. The minimum-wage gap between tipped workers and all other workers, 38% in 2018, would be eventually closed by 2024.

The other petition required employers to give employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked per week.

The Legislature adopted the unaltered initiatives in September 2018. This kept them off the ballot and allowed lawmakers to alter them.

They did this in two bills. One caused the minimum wage increases to not exceed $12 until 2030 and removed the increases for tipped workers. It also removed increases to the wage based on inflation. The second made changes to sick time. It exempted em-

See WAGES on page 33A

NEWS & NOTES

The Kirk Gibson Foundation announces new Parkinson’s Center

BIRMINGHAM — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, a Birmingham-based foundation, has announced that they will be building The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness at 31440 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills. This 30,000-square-foot center will offer 70 hours of free, activity-based programs for people impacted by Parkinson’s.

This center was made possible by fundraising by The Kirk Gibson Foundation and a lead gift from Marian Ilitch.

“Opening this Parkinson’s Center is more than just a building, it’s a center of hope for everyone fighting this battle with Parkinson’s. Every step forward, every breakthrough we make together, reflects the strength we find in each other. This journey is personal, but it’s also for all those who need to know they’re not alone,” Gibson said in a press release.

More information will be available at KirkGibsonFoundation.org.

LOCAL LAWYER RECEIVES AWARD

BEVERLY HILLS — Beverly Hills resident Marguerite Donahue received the 18th annual Stephen H. Schulman Outstanding Business Lawyer Award by the State Bar of Michigan’s Business Law Section.

Donahue is a corporate transactional attorney with Taft Detroit and practices mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity, and more. She is a member of Taft’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice group.

Recipients of the Stephen H. Schulman Outstanding Business Lawyer Award uphold the characteristics that the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan values.

Township Open House planned for Oct. 13

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The 2024 Bloomfield Township Open House will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, giving attendees a chance to learn about the services available at the township and to meet a few employees – plus enjoy doughnuts, popcorn and more.

In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week 2024, township officials said, every department will be represented to offer engagement, information and giveaways. The fire and police departments will have information and demonstrations — including a “Smoke House” to educate about fire prevention and a dunk tank to benefit Special Olympics.

This year will also see the return of the “Passport to Fun.” Coordinated by the Clerk’s Office, this activity provides kids with their own passport that they are encouraged to have stamped at each township department. Once passports are complete with 10 stamps, residents can enter into a raffle for prizes that include dinner with the fire department and lunch with the police department.

Other attractions include: building a doghouse, a truck display, a Lego building table, a rock climbing tower and more.

New to the Open House experience this year will be the BCTV Performance Stage. Local artists will perform throughout the event.

There will also be a designated lot for food trucks, with menus and pricing available the day of the event.

The open house will take place at the Bloomfield Township campus, 4200 Telegraph Road, just south of Long Lake Road. Open House parking will be available throughout the township campus.

Township library to host ‘Michigan Mysteries’ presentation

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library is hosting a Halloween edition of “Michigan Mysteries,” featuring author and presenter Ross Richardson, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Delve into the eerie side of Michigan’s history as Richardson shares chilling tales of documented hauntings and explores some of the state’s most mysterious disappearances. The presentation will also shed light on the techniques used to solve baffling cold cases, revealing how some long-forgotten mysteries have been unraveled. All are welcome; no registration is required. The program contains images and stories about true crime, missing persons and human remains. Visit the events calendar at btpl.org for more October fun or call the library at (248) 642-5800.

CRANBROOK ANNOUNCES THIS SPEAKERS

GOLF COURSES OPEN TO ALL FOR FALL

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham’s golf rates have been reduced for the rest of the year. Additionally, municipal courses are open to all. Members can get tee-time reservations seven days in advance, while non-members can make them five days in advance. The season at Springdale Golf Course, 316 Strathmore Road, will end Sunday, Oct. 13, and Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 2666 W. 14 Mile Road, will remain open while the weather allows. For more information on Birmingham’s fall golf rates, visit bhamgov.org/golf.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Cranbrook Academy of Art announced the speakers and dates for this year’s free public lecture series in Cranbrook Art Museum’s deSalle Auditorium. People can view recordings on the Cranbrook Academy of Art deSalle Auditorium YouTube channel. The first speaker of the series was Charisse Weston on Oct. 3. The next event in the series will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 24: “The Knoll Lecture in Design: Brian Graham.” There are nine speakers total in the series, which ends on April 10. More information can be found at cranbrookart.edu/events/category/lectures.

Photo provided by the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s

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set gets to make something up each night, and the rest of the cast has to go with it.

“It’s fun when I get to go onstage and improvise and try to get them (the cast) to laugh and break character as much as possible,” Dorset said.

Dorset plays several characters in the show. Among them are J. Finch, Uncle Dave and A Fat Friar.

Due to adult language and content, parental discretion is advised. This is important to keep in mind, since the Harry Potter fandom is filled with people of all ages.

“It’s a comedy, yes; it’s a parody, yes. It makes you laugh out loud a lot,” Fitzhenry said. “But there’s a certain heart to the show as well, and some of those tender moments are just fun to watch as a director.”

Shows are at 8 p.m. Oct. 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26, and at 2 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20 at St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine in Bloomfield Hills.

Tickets can be purchased online at stdunstanstheatre.com/tickets or at the ticket counter on the day of the show. Tickets cost between $20 and $23. There is a $3 service fee when purchased online.

Visit stdunstanstheatre.com or email tickets@stdunstanstheatre.com for more information.

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Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now offers to others at RenewMyWellness in downtown Birmingham.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O., doesn’t hold back when talking about the life-changing bioidentical hormone replacement therapy that she received - and now ofers to others at Renew My Wellness located in Birmingham.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

“Afer sufering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

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

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

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

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

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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

Scan to receive more information & monthly newsletters.

Renew My Wellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in Birmingham.

To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248602-3177. Or visit www.renewmywellness.com.

Dr. Rona Wadle, D.O.

“PUFFS” character Wayne Hopkins is played by Matthew Cross.

Photo provided by St. Dunstan’s Theatre Guild

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CRIME WATCH

Bar fight suspect arrested after fleeing

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 28 at approximately 11 p.m., officers were dispatched to a bar near the 200 block of South Old Woodward Avenue for a report of assault. The bar’s security staff stated that multiple individuals involved in the incident had fled the scene on foot.

Officers were able to identify one of the suspects, a 25-year-old Washington Township man. While fleeing, the suspect repeatedly ignored the officer’s request to stop, and upon being caught he was placed under arrest for obstruction of police.

A 32-year-old Clarkston man and a 33-year-old Birmingham man stated that while at the bar, they got into a physical altercation with the suspect and that they were both punched multiple times in the face by the suspect. An investigation is ongoing.

Dumpster stolen from housing complex

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of South Old Woodward Avenue around 1 p.m. Sept. 20 after an employee of a nearby housing complex reported that a dumpster had been stolen from the complex’s property.

Witnesses reported that an unidentified man in a white truck arrived at the scene

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around 1 a.m. Sept. 17. He hitched the dumpster to his vehicle and drove off. An investigation is ongoing.

Harrison Township woman arrested for impaired driving

BIRMINGHAM — While traveling northbound on Woodward around 11 p.m. Oct. 1, officers observed a vehicle fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and then recklessly accelerate in front of the police vehicle.

Officers performed a traffic stop and immediately noticed signs of intoxication from the 41-year-old Harrison Township woman. Upon failing field sobriety evaluations, the driver was arrested. An investigation is ongoing.

Bike stolen from outside of a grocery store

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 p.m. on Sept. 21, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of East Maple Road regarding a report of larceny.

A 76-year-old Troy man stated that he left his bicycle valued at approximately $300 outside a grocery store for a short time, during which an unknown suspect stole it. An investigation is ongoing.

Wallet, AirPods stolen at coffee shop

BIRMINGHAM — A 56-year-old woman told police Sept. 22 that her daughter had been at a nearby coffee shop, and

after her daughter stepped away from her table, an unknown suspect stole her daughter’s wallet and AirPods.

The last known location of the AirPods was in Southfield. An investigation is ongoing.

Former family friend attempts to light empty gasoline cans on porch

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7 p.m. Sept. 25, officers were dispatched to Oak Street after a 56-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man reported that a man was attempting to light two gasoline cans on fire on their porch. Shortly after, it was discovered that the gasoline cans were empty and that the suspect, a 27-year-old Troy man, was a former family friend. Charges against the suspect are being sought. An investigation is ongoing.

Home invasion reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was dispatched to the 1500 block of Thread Needle Street for a suspicious circumstance at approximately 11:15 p.m. Sept. 22.

The homeowner’s alarm had gone off,

and they discovered the sliding door partially open. Officers observed fresh footprints in the grass coming from and leading to the rear glass slider. A K-9 track was started, but a suspect was not discovered.

The case was turned over to the Bloomfield Township Investigations Unit and is currently under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 4337755.

Suspect arrested for stealing from Target

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was dispatched to Target, 2400 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud at approximately 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Store security had a suspect in custody for stealing multiple food, personal hygiene and cleaning items totaling $38.

Officers contacted the suspect, who admitted to taking the items. The suspect was trespassed from Target and was issued a misdemeanor appearance ticket for retail fraud before being released from the scene.

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Eagle voters to decide village, township races, tax proposals

In the Eagle’s coverage area, voters will decide various state, county and local races Nov. 5. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. The answers are printed verbatim. Profiles were not sent to candidates running unopposed.

U.S. Senate

Six candidates are running for one six-year term. The salary for this position is $174,000.

Democrat

Elissa Slotkin

Age: 47

Occupation: U.S. Representative (MI-07)

Municipality of residence: Holly

For how long: Grew up in Michigan; I now live on my family farm Online campaign information: elissaslotkin.org

Education: Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Science, Bachelor’s Degree and Columbia UniversitySchool of International and Public Affairs, Master of International Affairs

Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (Formerly MI-08, now MI-07 due to redistricting):

Top goals: My number one priority is to make it easier for Michiganders to get into the middle class. Michigan invented the middle class by maintaining a strong union presence and making investments in small businesses. We can keep people there by reducing healthcare costs, putting Americans on the path to homeownership and making more critical items in America. I am committed to restoring the national standard set by Roe, and ensuring voting rights for every American.

Republican

Mike Rogers

Age: 61

Occupation: Candidate for U.S. Senate, Army Veteran, Former Congressman, State Senator, and FBI Special Agent.

Municipality of residence: Brighton, MI

For how long: Nearly 50 years

Online campaign information: rogersforsenate.com

Education: Adrian College and the University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (2001-2015),

Michigan State Senator (1995-2000)

Top goals: Families are struggling under the current administration and are desperately in need of relief from the high costs of gas and groceries. As a Congressman, I earned a reputation as someone who got results for Michiganders by working across the aisle, and in the Senate, I’ll bring my experience to slash inflation, lower the cost of living for families, and secure our southern border to stop the flow of crime and deadly drugs.

Libertarian Joseph Solis-Mullen

Age: 35

Occupation: Economist, Political Scientist, and Research Fellow at the Libertarian Institute, Author, and Professor of History at SAU

Municipality of residence: Marshall

For how long: Five Years

Online campaign information: https://solismullen4senate.com

Education: BA in English and Political Science, Spring Arbor University; MA in Political Science, University of Illinois; MA in Economics, University of Missouri; PhD in History, Liberty University

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A Top goals: Eliminate the Federal Reserve, IRS, and Pentagon, all foreign aid, Social Security and Medicare, the Department of Education, DEA and ATF, institute federal elections by lottery and one-term limits on those who serve, eliminate omnibus bills and continuing resolutions: basically, everything about the way Washington D.C. does business as usual needs to be scrapped, and Democrats and Republicans love their own power and privilege too much to ever do anything but continue to sail (…)

U.S. Taxpayers

Dave Stein

Age: 54 yrs old

Occupation: Retired CDL A Operator, Investing

Municipality of residence: Residence in Essexville MI.

For how long: Lived here my whole life Online campaign information: DaveStein-

4Liberty.com

Education: Some college, Trade school certificates: Heating and air conditioning, Building trades, Electronics, Heavy Equipment, CDL A, Metal fabrication,Tool making, Grinding, 3D Printing. Private studies: Common law 3 years and ongoing, cooking. IQ=156

Previously and currently held elected offices: Political experience: First time directly other that participation in local committee’s

Top goals: To stop abortion abuse. Abortion should not be used as birth control and only in extreme circumstances allowed. e.g. allow abortion for incest, rape, deformation, disease, threat to Mothers life. Children have a right to live. Alternative to being a parent is adoption. Ending the war machine and concentrating on American born business. Social Security monies go to heirs. Close Border. Require legal US Citizenship to vote.

Green

Douglas P. Marsh

Age: 40

Occupation: Journalist

Municipality of residence: West Branch

For how long: No answer given. Online campaign information: https://www.electmarsh.us

Education: University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given

Top goals: I want to join a full-court press for Medicare-for-All (single-payer model), housing reforms and rent controls, public education funding, cleaning up PFAs and replacing Flint’s pipes, environmentally sustainable energy and transportation infrastructure investments, stopping money and weapons for war, and stopping the flow of oil through Michigan’s watersheds.

Natural Law Party

Doug Dern

Age: 62

Occupation: Lawyer

Municipality of residence: Highland MI

For how long: 22 years

Online campaign information: www.dougdern.com

Education: University of Oklahoma, Thomas Cooley Law School

Previously and currently held elected offices: n/a

Top goals:

Lots of reform that does not get media attention. Bankruptcy reform needs to be looked at on a national level. Expansion of exemptions, and stricter rules on Chapter 13 Trustees. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act needs reformed because it has not been changed since the 1970’s.

National Changes for third party ballot access. Push for a flat tax across the board equal to all. Promotion for health consciousness and cleaning up the toxic food and (...)

U.S. House of Representatives District 11

Three candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $174,000.

Democrat

Haley Stevens Age: 41

Occupation: Congresswoman from Michigan’s 11th District

Municipality of residence: Birmingham

For how long: First Seaholm Grad to Congress!

Online campaign information: https://haleystevensforcongress.com

Education: I received both a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy and a M.A. in Social Policy and Philosophy from American University.

Previously and currently held elected offices: I am serving my third term as the Congresswoman for Michigan’s 11th district.

Top goals: I am running for re-election to build on my legislative track record for Oakland County. Whether on trade, manu-

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facturing, or education issues; I have passed laws to meet the needs of our district. As can be seen by the 200+ visits to manufacturers through my Manufacturing Monday program and the CHIPS act, our district’s families remain my top priority. We also must protect our LGBTQ+ community and install nationwide reproductive care. I remain committed to equality and justice for all.

Republican

Nick Somberg

Age: 35

Occupation: Attorney, Entrepreneur

Municipality of residence: Oakland County, Michigan

For how long: 2007

Online campaign information: www.NickSomberg.com

Education:

J.D., Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

B.A., Oakland University

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: My top goals are to restore the Constitution, ensure government accountability, and reduce inflation by cutting wasteful spending. I will fight to secure our borders, defend free speech, and protect the Second Amendment. My focus is on improving economic freedom, securing energy independence, and protecting the rights of families and individuals from government overreach.

Green Party

Douglas Campbell

Age: 65 years

Occupation: Registered Professional Engineer, semi-retired

Municipality of residence: Ferndale

For how long: 24 years

Online campaign information: https://migreenparty.org

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Previously and currently held elected offices: none

Top goals: Embargo weapons shipments to belligerent nations.

Re-introduce John Conyer’s H.R.676Medicare For All.

Overturn Citizens United and eliminate corrupt money from elections.

Amend the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act

to include digital electronics & software.

Repeal the Taft-Hartley Act and restore the protections of the Wagner Act.

Implement James Hansen’s Fee & Dividend program for fossil fuels.

Repeal the Trump tax cuts for billionaires & corporations. Raise the federal minimum wage; index it to inflation.

U.S. House of

Representative District 12

Four candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for the position is $174,000.

Democrat

Rashida Tlaib

Age: 47

Occupation: U.S. Representative (MI-12)

Municipality of residence: Detroit

For how long: Lifelong Detroiter

Online campaign information: https:// rashidaforcongress.com

Education: JD - Cooley Law School, BAWayne State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Current Congresswoman for Michigan’s 12th Congressional District, former Michigan State Representative Top goals: Residents want to thrive and need access to resources. That’s why I created Neighborhood Service Centers that help our families, returning $5.8 million to residents. I am working on holding the auto insurance industry accountable with the Preventing Auto Insurance Discrimination Act, founded the Get the Lead Out Caucus for clean drinking water, and I’m fighting for resources in the federal budget. I’ve secured $850,000 for Beech Wood Park and Recreation and nearly $1 million for water infrastructure in Lathrup Village.

Republican

James D. Hooper

Age: 57

Occupation: Machine Operator

Municipality of residence: Livonia, MI

For how long: Since 2013

Online campaign information: https://jameshooperforcongress.com

Education: High School +

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: What this country needs is a restoration of the American Dream. The Pursuit of Happiness has been a right we

hold dear in this nation. As Americans we want to pursue our dreams and provide the best for our families, ensuring our children and grandchildren will have opportunities to prosper. In Congress I will work to Lower Inflation, Lower Energy Costs, and Prioritize Health Care instead of ‘Sick Care.’

Working Class Party

Gary Walkowicz

Age: 75

Occupation: Retired from Ford after 45 years as an auto worker and elected UAW representative.

Municipality of residence: Detroit

For how long: 30 years

Online campaign information: workingclassfight.com

Education: High school graduate, some college

Previously and currently held elected office: None

Top goals: To be a voice for working people because the two main parties only work for the corporate elite and the wealthy one per cent. The working class is being pushed backward into poverty. The working class needs its own party so we can stand together – black, white, native-born, immigrant, women, men -- and use our power together as workers to fight for what we need and deserve.

Green Party

Brenda K. Sanders

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

State House of Representatives District 5

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Regina Weiss

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Republican

Will Sears

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

State House of Representatives District 19

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Samantha Steckloff

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Republican

Kevin J. Hammer

Age: 66

Occupation: Retired

Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills

For how long: 37 years

Online campaign information: VoteKevinHammer.com

Education: University of Detroit, B.S., Accounting/ University of Detroit School of Law, J.D.

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: My top priority is improving our public schools. After that, 1. Budget discipline, reducing the size and scope of government and reducing our tax burden, 2. Implementing energy policy that provides plentiful and reliable energy to our homes and businesses at globally competitive prices, 3. Providing resources to our police and firefighters to keep our homes, businesses and neighborhoods secure, 4. Securing parental rights in our family life and schools, and 5. Election integrity.

State House of Representatives District 20

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Noah Arbit

Age: 29

Occupation: State Representative

Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield

For how long: My whole life Online campaign information:

www.noahformi.com

Education: B.A., Comparative Politics and Jewish Studies, Wayne State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Incumbent Representative, 20th District Top goals: In my first term, I’ve champi-

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oned expanding access to mental health care, protecting our lakes and water, combating hate crimes and gun violence, and defending reproductive rights. I’ve brought home a record $5 million in infrastructure funding for Greater West Bloomfield. I’m running for reelection to continue fighting to ensure that every Michigander - from Keego Harbor to Copper Harbor - has the rights, resources, and opportunities to fulfill their greatest potential.

Republican Brendan Cowley

Age: 37

Occupation: Full Stack Developer

Municipality of residence: Commerce Township

For how long: 10 years

Online campaign information: www.cowleyformi.com

Education: B.S. in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management from the Culinary Institute of America, Front End Development Certification from Grand Circus

Detroit

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: Personal autonomy: crafting/ promoting legislation that cements the ability for constituents to make their own decisions.

Parental rights: Working to ensure that the right to know about the health and well-being of our children and make the best decisions for them is protected in our legislation.

Fiscal responsibility: implement a zero-based budgeting system

Energy production diversification: Vibrant economies require cheap, consistent, and reliable energy. Nuclear technology is the cleanest, safest energy. We need to harness it.

State House of Representatives District 53

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Brenda Carter

Age: 70

Occupation: State Representative

Municipality of residence: Pontiac

For how long: 26 years

Online campaign information: Brenda J.

Carter - Home (brendajcarter.com)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in organizational design Master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in local government

Previously and currently held elected offices: Pontiac School District Board of Education and State of Michigan House of Representatives

Top goals: I’ve chosen to run for a fourth term because there is unfinished work that needs my attention. With our majority, I can persist in advocating for working families. We must combat unfair wages, high insurance premiums, discrimination in housing, and inadequate healthcare.

Republican

Melissa Schultz

Age: 51

Occupation: Veterinarian

Municipality of residence: Waterford

For how long: 19 years

Online campaign information: schultzforstatehouse@gmail.com

Education: B.S. Chemistry-magna cum laude St Mary’s College, Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given.

Top goals: Top-down decisions that are supposed to work for everybody rarely do work for all. There are always exceptions. For those in a unique situation, blanket protocols fail. Whether its business, education, or government, it is imperative that the people working at the hospitals, teaching at the schools or living in the local community are the ones that make the decisions that are the most suited and beneficial for the people they care for.

State House of Representatives District 54

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Shadia Martini

Age: 58

Occupation: Real Estate Broker, Builder, Small Business Owner

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 3 years in Bloomfield Township- 29 years in Franklin. Online campaign information: www.VoteMartini.com

Education: MBA, University of MichiganBS in Architectural Engineering, University of Aleppo

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: Energize Michigan’s economy.

Improve our public education.

Protect women’s reproductive rights.

Enact common-sense gun violence prevention measures. Preserve our environment.

Republican Donni Steele

Age: 59

Occupation: State of Michigan House of Representatives

Municipality of residence: Orion Township

For how long: Total 22 years, and surrounding Orion 59 years.

Online campaign information: DonniSteele.com

Education: Lake Orion High School, BBA Western Michigan University, Management Previously and currently held elected offices: Orion Township Trustee 20122016, Orion Township Treasurer 20162022, Michigan House of Representative District #54 2022-present

Top goals: Help fulfill the necessary vision needed for Michigan. A vision to make Michigan a great place to live, work and play. We can accomplish this mission by making Michigan more affordable; create an educational system that educates; create a more accountable & transparent government; prioritize public safety; provide reliable and affordable energy; grow our economy and population; connect citizens to careers of the future; enhance places of all sizes and address aging infrastructure. Secure Michigans Future.

State House of

Representatives District 56

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Republican Dave Kniffen

Age: 45

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Municipality of residence: Troy For how long: No answer given. Online campaign information: https:// votekniffen.wixsite.com/votedave

Education: 3x Associates degrees from OCC, & 1 bachelors form UM

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals:To hold the State of Michigan accountable to the citizens. This means defending liberty, and citizens rights, this means balancing budgets and curtailing wasteful government spending. Such reckless spending has played a role in our inflation problem which desperately needs to be brought under control.

Democrat

Sharon MacDonell

Age: 62

Occupation: Elected Official/State Representative

Municipality of residence: Troy

For how long: 19 years

Online campaign information: ElectSharonMac.com

Education: BA, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Previously and currently held elected offices: State Representative

Top goals: I began my journey as a community activist, working to save Troy’s Public Library.

In my first State House term, I’ve championed initiatives to secure funding for education, support small businesses, advance commonsense gun reforms, enhance our infrastructure, safeguard our environment, protect reproductive rights, and ensure that our most vulnerable citizens receive the care they deserve. Next term, I will continue fighting to make District 56 and Michigan safer, stronger, and more prosperous for all.

Oakland County Executive

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $221,336.

Democrat

David Coulter

Age: 64 years

Occupation: Oakland County Executive

Municipality of residence: Ferndale

For how long: 33 years

Online campaign information: www.friendsofdavecoulter.com

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Michigan State University, Executive Education Certificate John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University

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Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Executive 2019-present, Mayor of Ferndale- 20102019, Oakland County Commissioner- 2002-2010. Top goals: By working across party lines, I have made balancing the budget and preserving Oakland County’s AAA bond rating a top priority. I have also secured key investments in public safety, water quality and educational opportunities. We are working to lower costs by making housing more affordable, improving public transportation, expanding mental health services, and protecting women’s health care.

Republican Nik Gjonaj

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Oakland County

Prosecuting Attorney

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $191,281.

Democrat

Karen McDonald Age: 54

Occupation: Oakland County Prosecutor Municipality of residence: Birmingham For how long: 16 years Birmingham; Oakland County 29 years Online campaign information: McDonaldForProsecutor.com

Education: Wayne State Law School (1998), Alma College (1992)

Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Top goals: Keeping Oakland County safe by working with law enforcement to keep dangerous criminals off the streets. Holding Criminals Accountable, including the Oxford High School shooter and his parents, while also fighting for justice for crime victims and their families. Focusing resources on our Gun Violence Task Force, Trafficking Unit, and Hate Crimes Unit - crimes that have a huge impact on our community. Preventing future crime through the Commission to Address Gun Violence.

Republican Scott Farida

Age: 34

Occupation: Attorney Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield

For how long: Approximately 30 years Online campaign information: www.faridaforprosecutor.com

Education: Juris Doctore from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Graduated Cum Laude; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in History from Oakland University, Graduated Magna Cum Laude; Detroit Catholic Central High School; St. Hugo of the Hills School

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: We must depoliticize prosecution and re-focus on public safety and victim advocacy. Every single person in our community, regardless of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, or any other identifier, has the right to live their life free from being victimized. Our community has seen huge spikes in crime and some of the worst offenders undercharged or pleaded down. My goal is to be fair and proportional, not to trade one political extreme for another.

Oakland County Sheriff

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $170,295.

Democrat

Amrit Kohli

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Republican

Michael J. Bouchard

Age: 68

Occupation: Oakland County Sheriff

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield

For how long: 8 years

Online campaign information: www.sheriffbouchard.com

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice and Police Administration, Michigan State University, Honor Student

Graduate of the United States Secret Service in Dignitary Protection Program

Graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute Program (NEI)

Mid-Michigan Law Enforcement Center, Valedictorian

Graduate of the National Sheriff’s Institute

Graduate of Darden’s Program for emerging Political Leaders, University of Virginia Toll Fellow, Council of State Governments

in conjunction with the University of Kentucky

Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Sheriff, State Senator, State Representative, Beverly Hills Village Council

Top goal: As Sheriff, my top goal is to ensure the safety and security of everyone in Oakland County. I will continue to focus on keeping kids and our schools safe, reducing crime, improving emergency response times, enhancing mental health resources in law enforcement and boosting training. By building strong community partnerships and investing in cutting-edge training and technology, we’ll protect our neighborhoods while maintaining trust and transparency in the Sheriff’s Office. Public safety is not partisan.

Oakland County Treasurer

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $170,761.

Democrat

Robert Wittenberg

Age: 43

Occupation: Oakland County Treasurer Municipality of residence: Huntington Woods

For how long: 29 Years

Online campaign information: www.RobertWittenberg.com

Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Indiana University

Previously and currently held elected offices:

State Representative - 1/1/2015 –12/31/2020

Oakland County Treasurer - 7/1/2021Current

Top goals: We accomplished a lot during my first term (lowest tax foreclosures, updated investment policy, increased efficiency/ transparency, etc.), but the work is not done. My top priorities will continue to be protecting the financial security of every resident in Oakland County, maintaining our AAA Bond rating, and keeping Oakland County a wonderful place to live and work. I will do all I can to secure taxpayer dollars, preserve property values, and prevent foreclosure.

Republican Donna Blake Age: 65

Occupation: CFO & Small Business Owner

Municipality of residence: Oxford

For how long: 24 Years

Online campaign information: Donna Blake for Oakland County Treasurer on Facebook

Education: Bachelor of Accountancy Walsh College, CPA State of Michigan, Executive MBA Michigan State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Oxford Republican Delegate 3 twoyear terms

Top goals: As a former FBI Forensic Accountant, I’m passionate about rooting out wasteful spending and any misuse of funds. Let’s not be spending county taxpayer dollars for illegal immigration, DEI initiatives, or empty buses driving around Oakland County. I will accelerate the return of taxpayer money that was illegal taken through tax foreclosures. After cutting costs, I will support property tax cuts. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and work together without wasting a dime.

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The annual salary for this position is $170,761.

Democrat Jim Nash Age: 67

Occupation: Water Resources Commissioner Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills

For how long: 30 years Online campaign information: nash4wrc.com

Education: Florida State University, Bachelor’s in Political Science, minor in peace studies (1988) Previously and currently held elected offices: I served as Oakland County Commissioner representing Farmington Hills from 2005 to 2013. I have been the elected Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner since 2013, now ending my third term.

Top goals: Continue my collaborative work with communities across Oakland County

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and the region to make our stormwater systems resilient to extreme weather brought by climate change and use our wastewater resources to replace fossil fuels with less expensive renewable energy. My mission is to protect our citizen’s health and safety, conserve our natural resources, continue our high-quality services, pursue sustainable/ efficient infrastructure investments, protect economic prosperity for all our communities, promote public education and seek public input.

Republican

Steven Johnson

Age: 66

Occupation: Consultant

Municipality of residence: Highland For how long: 15 years

Online campaign information: Steven-Johnson.com

Education:

• MBA, Masters of Business Administration, Plymouth State University - University System of NH

• Graduate Certificate, Strategic Marketing Management, Plymouth State University - University System of NH

• BS Business Management & Economics, SUNY- State University of New York

• Harvard University JFK School, Certificate US Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies

• AS, Associate Degree in Business Management - Oakland Community College + Certificate: Business Entrepreneurship

• AA, Associate Degree in Liberal ArtsOakland Community College

• US Navy training: Advanced Electronics - Data Systems, electricity/electronics, computer systems

Previously and currently held elected offices: No other public office.

Top goals: If elected the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, I am committed to protecting and being a good steward of our resources.

High-priority items:

• Nanoplastics and Microplastics

• PFAS

• Water Affordability

• Sustainable Water Management Practices

• Enhancing Water Efficiency

• Protecting and Restoring Wetlands

• Safety for non-municipal water residents

– Well and Septic

• Reducing Operational Emissions

• Safe use of fertilizers, chemicals, salt

• Resilient Infrastructure Water, Sewer, Stormwater

• Supporting Renewable Energy Initiatives

• Public Engagement and Education

Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The annual salary for this position is $170,761.

Democrat

Lisa Brown

Age: 57

Occupation: Oakland County Clerk/ Register of Deeds

Municipality of Residence: West Bloomfield

For how long: over 30 years

Online campaign information: www. lisabrown4michigan.com

Education: Earned Bachelor of Science degree at Michigan State University and Juris Doctor at the Detroit College of Law; also earned the national designation of Certified Elections/ Registration Administrator (CERA), the highest credential for those in the elections profession

Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Clerk/ Register of Deeds (2013 to present); Michigan State Representative (2009-2012)

Top goals: To continue running a Clerk/ Register of Deeds office that serves as a model for the state, receiving local and nationwide acclaim for excellence and innovation

Coordinated with local clerks to increase transparency, save taxpayer dollars, and make elections more secure, efficient, and cost effective with the Oakland County Absentee Voter counting board and administering Early Voting for 45 communities Increased protections for property owners against fraud by implementing the firstof-its-kind Property Records Notification service

Republican

Barb Pallotta

Age: An active, youthful & healthy 70 year old

Occupation: Retired

Municipality of Residence: Charter Township of Independence

For how long: ≈ 20 years

Online campaign information:

www.VotePallotta.com

Education: Associates - Science

Previously and currently held elected offices: Charter Township of Independence: Appointed as Clerk February 201, Charter Township of Independence: Elected as Clerk November 2012, Charter Township of Independence: Re-elected as Clerk February 2016

Top goals:

Advocate for election integrity and local control of elections. Enacted proposals (2018 Proposal 3 and 2022 Proposal 2) weakens election integrity and directly impacts the sovereignty of local control. Initiate immediate alerts about potential fraud activity to secure all Register of Deed property records 24/7.

Reassess online services and the merit of associated fees to improve access to public records. Develop a “NO FEE” policy for all electronic public records NOT subject to statutory exemption.

Oakland County Commission District 1

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The annual salary for the position is $45,131.

Democrat

Dave Woodward

Age: 48

Occupation: Chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, small business owner

Municipality of residence: Royal Oak, MI

For how long: 45+

Online campaign information: (no answer given)

Education: B.S. Mathematics, Wayne State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: State Representative (1999-2004), County Commissioner (2005-present)

Top goals: Build an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs and raising wages for working families:

• Achieve 80% of workforce having a post-secondary degree or skill certification.

• Eliminate burdening medical debt for families.

• Lower energy costs for seniors and working families with home energy efficiency improvements.

• Accelerate our county’s advanced manufacturing sector to make more things in

America and create good-paying jobs.

• Reduce college debt for graduates.

• Improve and expand public transportation.

Republican Regina Wilk

Age: No answer given

Occupation: Business Owner / Consultant

Municipality of residence: Royal Oak

For how long: 29 years

Online campaign information: reginawilk.com

Education: B.S. Engineering, Michigan State University; MBA Finance, Wayne State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: Revitalize Oakland County into the premier place to live, work, and grow your business.

• Prioritize Public Safety: Fully support a strong Sheriff’s Department to restore safety to our neighborhoods.

• Put More Money in Your Pocket: Reduce property taxes and trim the budget to ease financial burden.

• Foster Economic Growth and Job Creation: Build a business-friendly climate to encourage investment and job creation.

• Increase Affordable Housing: Create initiatives to expand housing options for middle-income households.

Oakland County Board of Commissioners District

Two candidates running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $45,131.

Democrat

Angela Powell Age: 42

Occupation: Elected Official-Oakland County Commissioner, Community Relations Specialist-City of Pontiac, Small Business Owner-Income Tax Preparation Company-Pontiac, MI

Municipality of residence: Pontiac, MI

For how long: 42 years

Online campaign information: teangelapowell.com

Education: Bachelor’s from oakland university

Previously and currently held elected offices: Precinct Delegate and Oakland County Commissioner

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Top goals: My focus will be on Completion of Phoenix Center Project, Securing funding for more housing projects, Securing more funding to support Mental Health, connecting small businesses especially Minority Owned, Women, Veterans to more resources for their businesses, connecting more resources to my residents in my district who needs them to help improve their lives where necessary.

Republican Eugene Davis Sr.

Age: 54

Occupation: Pastor of Tabernacle of David Christian Center, School Safety Coordinator of Mason Middle School/Waterford School District

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 3

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: Ministry Degree – ISOM/International School of Ministry, just short of Bachelor in Secondary Education/History, and Business Administration

Previously and currently held offices: I’ve never held elected office outside of the church

Top goals: My top goal is to help bring effective and efficient productivity back to urban areas like Pontiac. I believe current and long standing policies have stymied families, schools, and city government. Several demographics have been overlooked and left out. True partnerships with surrounding municipalities can be effective to bring in a new level of productivity within all of District 9. With the influx of funding, administrative support and guidance given to illegal immigrants the ability (...)

Oakland County Board of Commissioners District 11

Two candidates are running for a four-year term. The annual salary for the position is $45,131.

Democrat Marcia Gershenson

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: County Commissioner

Municipality of Residence: Bloomfield 20 year resident

Online campaign information: Marcia Gershenson for County Commissioner

Facebook page

Education: Graduate University of Michigan BA education

Previously and currently held elected offices: County Commissioner since 2005

Top goals: My priorities for next term are to continue working with communities and landlords to secure more affordable housing. Also, I am committed to strengthen the mental health resources available for residents and working to expand our Health Department to address the needs of families through community Health Centers. In addition, I will continue my work promoting responsible gun ownership to keep our communities safe.

Republican Johnnette Eggert

Age: 55 years old

Occupation: Business owner and nonprofit CEO

Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township, Michigan

For how long: 4 years

Online campaign information: https://eggertcampaign.wixsite.com/ johnnette-eggert-for

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Politcal Science from the University of Detroit Mercy

Previously and currently held elected offices: No currently or previously held offices, but I’m looking forward to holding one.

Top goals: My top goal is to work with my fellow politicians and community members to build a brighter future through transparency and inclusivity. Political rhetoric has been too divisive, focusing on who’s “right” or “wrong,” rather than on collaboration. We need collaboration to improve education, so children are taught values that encourage them to be productive members of society. We also need to collaborate to lower taxes and protect the middle-class in a fiscally responsible way.

Oakland County Commission District 18

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for the position is $45,131.

Democrat

Linnie Taylor

Age: 69

Occupation: Oakland County Commissioner

Municipality of residence: Southfield

For how long: 35 years

Online campaign information: www.LinnieTaylor.com

Education: Central Michigan University

MASTERS DEGREE – Human Resources Management

Previously and currently held elected offices: Current: Oakland County Commissioner – District 18 Past: Southfield City Council as Council President, Council President Protem, and Council Member

Top goals: Key issues facing Oakland County are: Road repair, Clean Water, Infrastructure Maintenance, Housing, Mental and Physical Health concerns. As a Commissioner I will help establish policies, create and pass ordinances and resolutions that fairly govern these areas of concern, review and approve the budget appropriately allocating funds for operations and services.

Republican W. Jackson

Age: 52

Occupation: Podiatrist

Municipality of residence: Southfield

How long: 15 years

Online campaign information: DrWendyJacksonforOaklandCounty.com

Education: Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine

B.S. Biology

Previously and currently held elected offices: No offices held.

Top goals: My top goals are to return Oakland County to a place that is safe with thriving businesses. I will also enact policies that will support the water quality and the health of the residents. I will keep a robust budget for the Sheriff’s department and grants for small business development. I will seek to reduce the amount of vaccines given to our babies at one time. I want Oakland County to be the place where you don’t come if you have I’ll intentions, irregardless of color or economic status.

Oakland County Commission District 19

Two candidates are running for one 4-year term. The annual salary for the position is $45,131 a year.

Democrat Charlie Cavell

Age: 33

Occupation: Social Worker/County Commissioner

Municipality of residence: Ferndale

For how long: 10 years

Online campaign information: cavell4commission.com

Education: BSW, Wayne State University; MSW, University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: County Commissioner since 2020!

Top goals: 1) More funding/programming for vulnerable people in Oakland County for example… Mothers and babies, through a program called RX for Kids

2) Increasing accountability through policymaking…Surveillance Policy, Tax Increment Policy

3) Building trust in government by being available and communicative…call/text anytime 947.500.1144

Republican

Paul Taros

Age: 67

Occupation: Retired Certified Public Accountant

Municipality of residence: Birmingham

For how long: 27

Online campaign information: https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61559084051317

Education: MBA from Wayne State University, BBA from the University of Michigan Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: Some people support crony capitalism. They want to give millions of taxpayer dollars to wealthy developers, so they can build low-income housing in neighborhoods over the objections of area residents. I will oppose all crony capitalism and fight to keep Oakland County’s AAA bond rating. Some people foolishly want to end cash bail for nonviolent offenses, while I strongly support law enforcement and want to continue requiring bail for criminal offenses.

Bloomfield Township Supervisor

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. Supervisors receive compensation of $164,316.

Democrat

Dani Walsh

Age: 52

Occupation: Bloomfield Township Supervisor

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Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 52 years

Online campaign information: electdaniwalsh.com

Education: Masters of Public Administration and Public Policy from The American University in 2023 and Bachelors from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in 1995

Previously and currently held elected offices: Current Bloomfield Township Supervisor 2020- present, Bloomfield Township Trustee 2016-2020

Top goals:

Last term focused on recovery, updating business practices, investing in technology, and engaging the community on their desires for the future. In 4 years, we restored all services and staffing levels cut by previous administrations from 2009-2019, navigated a pandemic, had a budget surplus each year, and developed a 5-year strategic plan. My next term focuses on implementing the plan, negotiating contracts to retain our exemplary workforce, and continuing first-class services by ensuring financial sustainability.

Republican Michael D. McCready

Age: 64

Occupation: Former Economic Development Director City of Novi, Economic Development Director and Senior Business advisor Oakland County, and small business owner for 25 years.

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 31 years

Online campaign Information: www.electmikemccready.com

Education: Western Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, Seaholm High School, Covington Junior High School, Bloomfield Elementary School. Previously and currently held elected offices: Bloomfield Hills City Commissioner, State Representative; formerly the 40th District. Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Birmingham and a portion of West Bloomfield.

Top goals: Keep Bloomfield Safe: The township police force is currently under-

staffed. We must pay our police more than surrounding communities for risking their lives to protect us.

Fix local roads: The County is responsible for township roads, and we are not receiving the County dollars we deserve. My County experience will repair this broken relationship.

Control Costs: The fees for water and sewer projects are too high and must be reduced. This needs to change.

Bloomfield Township Clerk

One candidate is running for one four-year term. The position pays a salary of $143,290.

Democrat

Martin C. Brook

Running unopposed

Bloomfield Township Treasurer

One candidate is running for one four-year term. The position pays a salary of $143,290.

Republican

Michael E. Schostak

Running unopposed

Bloomfield Township Trustee

Seven candidates are running for four, fouryear terms. Trustees receive a compensation of $250 per meeting they attend, for a total of $6,000 per year if they attend all of them.

Democrat

Oscar Garner Jr.

Age: 52

Occupation: Senior Quality Manager

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 18yrs

Online campaign information: www.

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Education: Bachelor Science in Business with concentration in Finance

Previously and currently held elected offices: Bloomfield Township

Precinct Delegate

Top goals: Community Advocacy: I’ll advocate for our community’s needs and concerns in local government decisions.

Fiscal Responsibility: I’ll prioritize responsible financial management for the benefit of the entire community.

Sustainable Development: I’ll promote practices that preserve our environment and

support economic growth.

Accessibility and Transparency: I’ll ensure open communication and address resident concerns promptly.

Collaboration and Inclusivity: I’ll work with diverse backgrounds to find innovative solutions to our shared challenges.

Democrat

Roman Grigoriev

Age: 49

Occupation: Software Engineer

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 20 years

Online campaign information: None

Education: Bachelor of Applied Science from University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: Investing in more resilient infrastructure to significantly reduce the impact of power outages. Enhancing police presence to effectively curb porch theft, shoplifting, and other minor crimes.

Democrat

Valerie Sayles Murray

Age: 65

Occupation: Trustee at Bloomfield Township

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 38 years

Online campaign information: www.facebook.com/ValerieMurrayTrustee

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Michigan State University, 1981

Previously and currently held elected offices: I am currently an elected Trustee in Bloomfield Township (2020) serving a 4 year term.

Top goals: If the residents choose to reelect me as Trustee for another term, I would continue to be an advocate for the residents, keep us on the path of more transparency, fiscal responsibility, and complete a well thought out Strategic Plan to keep us on track for years to come. I am honored to serve in this position, to continue to help residents and businesses with issues, and vote for what is right, for everyone concerned.

Republican Mark Antakli

Age: 55

Occupation: Consultant

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: November 2018

Online campaign information: M.J. Antakli on Facebook

Education: University of Michigan – Dearborn, Masters Business Administration with Finance Concentration (Beta Gama Sigma Business School National Honor Society); University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering; Completed Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Previously and currently held elected offices: Precinct Delegate 2020 to present.

Top goals: The water and sewer rates are too high. Water and Sewer Fund Reserves increased by $15 million over 3 years. Why are rates still increasing?

Property taxes should be capped at the increase to social security payments. It is unreasonable for local governments to expect property tax increases above social security increases.

Improve financial transparency. The $5 million annual pension bond payment expires in May2033. Therefore,where is the millage reduction?

Republican Neal Barnett Age: 70

Occupation: Attorney

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 50 years

Online campaign information: n/a

Education: Michigan State University, B.S.; Oakland University, MA Clinical Psychology; Wayne State University Law School, JD Previously and currently held elected offices: Bloomfield Township Trustee since 2004

Top goals: Return the Township to the high level of attention to detail we previously had. Improve overall services provided to residents particularly snow removal and road salting. Improve timeliness of safety path/walls/ fence repairs. Improve water and sewer infrastructure. Improve retention of staff and staff recruiting. Develop stronger collaborations with surrounding municipalities. Emphasize beautification of public and commercial space with increased landscaping and art work

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Republican

Malissa Bossardet

Age: 57

Occupation: Customer Success Manager –Wedgewood Pharmacy/Blue Rabbit Inc.

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: Nine Years

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: Indiana University (Bloomington) – B.A.

Previously and currently held elected offices: Republican Precinct Delegate –Bloomfield Township

Top goals: The delivery of basic township services tops my list. The ice storms earlier this year created rutted road conditions for days on major east-west roads such as Quarton. The township did nothing to resolve this, placing blame everywhere else. I support efforts to strengthen our police protection. High-tech gangs have targeted Bloomfield Township for frightening home invasions. I have been a Republican activist concerned about the disturbing lack of value for money township taxpayers receive.

Republican

Christopher M. Kolinski

Age: 38

Occupation: Firefighter/Builder

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 11 years

Online campaign information: www.facebook.com/TrusteeKolinski

Education: BS in Finance, Minor in Applied Technology in Business from Oakland University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Currently serving as a Bloomfield Township Trustee

Top goals: My top priorities will be to ensure Bloomfield Township remains competitive in attracting top talent and investing in our infrastructure. Attracting the best staff is crucial for providing exceptional service to our residents. To achieve this, I will focus on maintaining a strong workforce and updating our infrastructure, including water/ sewer systems, public safety, and Township Hall. By making these investments, we can deliver world-class services and maintain a high quality of life for all residents

Franklin Village Trustee

Six candidates are running for one of three four-year terms. Franklin Village trustees earn $25 per year.

Fred Gallasch

Age: 80

Occupation: retired automotive executive and college professor

Municipality of residence: Franklin.

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For how long: 31 years

Online campaign information: none

Education: BS: chemistry & mathematics: Hampden-Sydney College

MS & PhD: statistics and economics:

North Carolina State University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Previously elected office: Franklin Village Trustee for 20 years, Previously elected office: Franklin Village President for 4 years

Top goals: I. Council meetings have at times been hostile. I will work with fellow trustees and villagers to assure that we return to respect while allowing differences of opinion to be heard.

II. I believe that the Council needs to focus on the budget and future obligations to assure that our police and fire departments are appropriately funded so the Village can provide excellent services to its residents.

Abigail Gates

Age:41

Occupation: Founder and CEO, Sproutwise

Municipality of residence: Franklin

For how long: 6.5 years

Online campaign information: No answer given. Education: Bachelors of Arts, Albion College

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: Infrastructure and Accessibility

Franklin’s growing young professional community calls for a balance between honoring tradition and modernizing. I’ll focus on engaging residents and integrating amenities that reflect the Village’s evolving needs.

Transparency and Priorities

With my tech background, I’m committed to making village priorities and budgets easily accessible to all, fostering informed involvement.

Community Engagement

Let’s create more opportunities for our community to come together through

thoughtful activities and events based on resident input.

Anthony Schonek

Age: 58

Occupation: Program Manager

Municipality of residence: Franklin Village

For how long: 27 years

Online campaign information: schonek.com

Education: BS Engineering – University of Michigan; MS Engineering – Purdue University; MBA – New York Institute of Technology

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals:

Strategic placement of cell towers based on homeowner interests and polling data over interests of providers and non-residents. Don’t put them on streets where majority of homeowners don’t want them. Arrange for towers or other improvements to streets that want them.

Strategic beautification of village through landscaping, hardscaping; and, trees. Expand “Natural Beauty” road classifications & lower speeds along 13 mile.

Beautify the Telegraph median by adding more trees and shrubs.

Michael Seltzer

Age: 69

Occupation: Retired marketing business owner

Municipality of residence: Franklin

For how long: 30 years

Online campaign information: www.re-electmichaelseltzer.com

Education: Oakland

Previously and currently held elected offices: 4 time re-elected Village of Franklin trustee, Franklin Village, Oakland County Michigan

Top goals: A four term re-elected councilman, my experience and leadership based upon years of commitment and service. We are responsible for all aspects of management, budgeting, overseeing of Village issues. Our police, fire and administration report to council. Top goals: fiscal responsibility, managing a complex budget providing services and high standards to our Villagers. Transparency, open communications, serving, listening and working to enhance our beautiful greenspaces, and vibrant downtown encouraging new business growth.

Angelina Marie Sulaka

Age: 37

Occupation: Risk & Compliance Attorney and Mom of 4 little ones!

Municipality of residence: Village of Franklin

For how long: 5 years

Online campaign information: Instagram.com/Sulaka4Franklin

Education: B.A., Political Science and Romance Languages, University of MichiganAnn Arbor; J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: As Trustee, I will implement solutions to improve Village outreach and establish remote participation in meetings. User-friendly communications, via text and social media, reach residents quickly, especially during outages /emergencies. Better communication keeps residents safe, involved, and informed. Accessible walkways, abundant seating, functional greenspaces, and more businesses will enhance Franklin’s downtown, making it family-friendly and inviting. I will partner with residents and business-owners to create spaces where all ages can gather, eat, play, and relax.

Chris King

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Beverly Hills Village Council

Four candidates are running for three four-year terms. Councilmembers receive $10 for every council meeting attended, up to $300 a year.

Bill Eisenman

Age: 64

Occupation: Retired Engineer, Program Manager, General Manager; Active - Conservation Field Worker, Education Program Leader

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills

For how long: 22 Years

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: BS - Mechanical Engineering

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: A healthy ecosystem is critical. Our Village has many natural habitats in preserved spaces and on our individual properties. Overpopulated and invasive

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species endanger our natural assets. The Village must conserve these resources through scientific practices.

Home values are critical to our residents. Changing demographics drive municipalities to adapt to new generations of homeowners. Configuring the Village to meet these buyers’ needs, with green spaces, walkable neighborhoods and an inviting business community is a priority.

Tracy Kecskemeti Age: 46

Occupation: Environmental Administrator, State of Michigan

Municipality of residence: Village of Beverly Hills

For how long: 12 years

Online campaign information: acyK4BeverlyHills on Facebook

Education: Master of Science in Environmental Science, University of Michigan - Dearborn; Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management and Environmental Policy, University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: Beverly Hills Village Council, 2020-2024

Top goals: My goal is simple - positively contribute to this wonderful community. If re-elected, I will continue to serve the Village with integrity. I approach the job with thoughtfulness and respect, regardless of the issue at hand. In the past few years, we’ve made great investments in infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, water & sewer), parks, and public services and I look forward to continuing that work on behalf of our residents.

Tim Mercer Age: 57

Occupation: Information Technology Business Planner

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills

For how long: 22 years

Online campaign information: N/A

Education: Bachelors Degree in Communications from Indiana University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Beverly Hills Village Council 2010 – 2014, Council President 2013 – 2014

Top goals: Top 3 goals when elected are: Maintaining and improv-

ing village infrastructure including roads, bridges, sidewalks, water mains and sewer lines. Maintaining and improving village parks and green spaces. Being fiscally responsible – prioritize every spend item and competitively bid all contracts, looking for ways to reduce spending and only levying the mils needed for annual spend and a realistic emergency fund that is within the state’s guidelines for reserves.

Ryan O’Gorman

Age: 50

Occupation: Automotive Business Development

Municipality of residence: Village of Beverly Hills

For how long: 13 years

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, Master Business & Administration

Previously and currently held elected offices: Beverly Hills Village Council and City of Berkley School Board

Top goals: My top priorities are improving our village’s infrastructure and parks, building on the momentum we’ve made with millions in grant funding. I believe our community deserves safe, reliable infrastructure and beautiful, accessible parks. One area for improvement is communication - I’ll work to share information more effectively and listen to your feedback. By focusing on these key areas, I believe we can keep our community thriving and our village a wonderful place to call home.

Birmingham Public School Board of Education

Four candidates are running for three, six-year terms. This is an unpaid position.

Jennifer Rass

Age: 53

Occupation: Communications Director

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills

For how long: 16 years

Online campaign information: bpsfuture2024.com

Education: Bachelors of Science - Journalism Degree from Eastern Michigan University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Current Board President, Birmingham School Board of Education, also served as Vice President for 1.5 years and Secretary of the Board for 3 years

Top goals: It’s an exciting time for BPS, as we are half-way through our strategic plan. Additionally, I would like to continue to impact:

Resource allocation - As stewards of taxpayers’ money, we must be efficient and effective in allocating resources that are most impactful for academic achievement for all students.

Advocacy – Enhancing academic careers and improving all learners; all students deserve a world-class education Strong community partnerships – Continue to establish and enhance partnerships in the community

Jason Tejani

Age: 41

Occupation: Attorney

Municipality of residence: Birmingham

For how long: 6

Online campaign information: bpsfuture2024.com

Education: B.S. - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Michigan State University), B.S. - Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (Michigan State University), M.S. - Chemistry (Oakland University), J.D. - Law (Wayne State University), Ph.D (candidate) - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (George Mason University)

Previously and currently held elected offices: none Top goals: I will work with district stakeholders to eliminate the district’s structural deficit without making cuts that will compromise our students’ academic and social outcomes.

I will fight for facility enhancements and cultural programming that provide our students with physical and mental safety and well-being.

We need to continue to promote a curriculum that appeal to a wide variety of students and speak to different interests, and use data to identify students who need additional support.

Amy Hochkammer

Age: 55

Occupation: Retired from Financial Services

Municipality of residence: Birmingham

For how long: 27 years

Online campaign information: sfuture2024.com

Education: BA in English from Lawrence University, Appleton WI

Previously and currently held elected offices: Currently: Trustee: Birmingham

Board of Education

Top goals: I have served on the Birmingham Board of Education for 6 years and during that time the board has effectuated positive changes within our district through adherence to our 5-year Strategic Plan. I would like to continue to work with our Superintendent to improve academic outcomes for all students, maintain a balanced budget without compromising student outcomes, and advocate at the state and national level for full funding of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).

Nancy Pomish

Age: 67

Occupation: Human Resource Manager

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 3 years

Online campaign information: facebook. com/pomishforbps

Education: Oak Park High School

Previously and currently held elected offices: Bloomfield Township Precinct Delegate 2022-2024

Top goals: Focus on academics over social issues. Academic skills are vital not only for those who are college bound but for those that are pursuing the trades. School Safety by ensuring a safe environment will not only protect our students but will also foster a more productive learning environment. Support for Special Needs Students by investing in a state-of-the art facility ensuring these students have the same quality education and resources as their peers.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education

Six candidates are running for one of three four-year terms. This is an unpaid position.

Jason Abel

Age: 48

Occupation: Attorney

Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield

For how long: 25 years

Online campaign information: www. facebook.com/profile. php?id=61563353532098

Education: Andover High School (1994);

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Williams College (BA, 1998); Columbia University School of Law (2021)

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given.

Top goals: We need to focus on true strategic planning and effective communication, so that our schools have a clear, articulated vision for the future. By prioritizing transparent dialogue between all stakeholders in our community of learners and establishing policies that ensure that the impact of decisions impacting that community are understood and addressed, we can create a collaborative environment that supports our diverse and talented student body and maximizes their academic potential.

Lindsay G. Baker

Age: 45

Occupation: Senior Economist Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 19 years

Online campaign information: sites.google. com/view/electlindsaybaker

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Princeton University; Master’s and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: My main priorities are putting education first, assuring safety, and managing resources responsibly and efficiently. Board discussions and decisions should always be centered around improving educational outcomes. We should learn from safety incidents across the country and regularly review safety plans to ensure readiness and protection for everyone. I will evaluate financial decisions through the lens of fiscal responsibility and impact on education.

Evon Rienecke

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: Taught Secondary Education for 44 years -English and Spanish; Taught ESL to adults and children; Served as Coordinator for Bloomfield Hills Ethnic Festival for two years; Retired Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Hills For how long: 40 years; our children went K-12 in the Bloomfield Hills school district Online campaign information: rienecke4bhsb@gmail.com

Education: B.A.-English and Spanish; M.A.

– ESL and Linguistics

Previously and currently held elected offices: Current: Precinct Delegate; Previous: School Board in another state

Top goals: There are many concerns across the country today, in education. For me, the following are at the top of the list of things that should be addressed: 1.

Safety 2. Voice for teachers. 3. Parental rights 4. Curriculum content 5. Decline in rankings for U.S. schools 6. Accountability in all areas of the educational system

Michelle Southward

Age: 48

Occupation: Director in Higher Education Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 12 years

Online campaign information: NA

Education: Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership

Previously and currently held elected offices: Bloomfield Hills School Board

Top goals: As a school board member, my priorities are academic achievement, student well-being, and safety. I aim to close achievement gaps and support every student’s academic, social, and emotional success. I back policies and programs for better academic outcomes and emphasize student safety. Collaborating with law enforcement and the community, I strive for transparency, trust, and fiscal responsibility.

Brynn Stevenson Age: 42

Occupation: Small Business Owner Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: Since 2016 Online campaign information: https:// www.facebook.com/BrynnStevensonForBloomfieldHillsSchoolBoard/ Education: I have a degree in legal administration from University of Detroit and an executive MBA from Michigan State University Eli Broad School of Business.

Previously and currently held elected offices: Not Applicable

Top goals: We need culture change, improved communication & transparency, more pay for frontline workers who feel

respected / valued, and actions showing our commitment to DE&I. We must improve test scores through more rigorous academics, decreasing classroom sizes, increasing special education services, and offering free tutoring for all. Target spending efficiency by resizing the Central Office, reallocating fluff spend, and partnering with the Township so they can offer Parks & Rec Services instead of the School District.

Jonathan VanGemert

Age: 47

Occupation: Attorney Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Township

For how long: 8 years

Online campaign information: N/A

Education: JD, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Previously and currently held elected offices: Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education (2021 - present)

Top goals: I am looking to offer consistency to our district which has undergone a lot of change over the last several years. My main goal is to support the district in drafting a new strategic plan, and oversee the completion of the 2020 Bond Project.

Franklin Village President

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The village president earns $25 a year.

Bachir Chamma

Age: 37

Occupation: Business Management in the Automotive industry

Municipality of residence: Village of Franklin

For how long: 7 years

Online campaign information: www. bachirforfranklin.com and Bachir for Franklin on Facebook.

Education: MBA, Project management and engineering.

Previously and currently held elected offices: None, first time running for office

Top goals: My top priorities as Village Council President will be improving cellphone service without intrusive towers, upgrading our infrastructure to minimize power outages, and negotiating better service contracts to ensure residents get the most value for their tax dollars. I’m committed to transparency and proactive leadership,

focusing on real solutions to the issues that have gone unaddressed for too long. Franklin deserves fresh energy and leadership that will deliver meaningful progress for the community.

David Goldberg

Age: 58

Occupation: Attorney and Real Estate Broker

Municipality of residence: Village of Franklin

For how long: 24 years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from University of Michigan and Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Previously and currently held elected offices: I was elected as a Trustee of the Franklin Village Council in November of 2022. Prior to that I was appointed the Franklin Village Council in February of 2022.

Top goals: 1) Franklin’s ditch and culvert system is significantly impacted. We need to reestablish proper stormwater practices to protect properties. 2) Council needs to find additional ways of communicating with residents and getting residents’ input on Village issues. 3) I support seeking funding for sidewalks along 13 Mile, Franklin south of 13, and Inkster to allow all Villager’s access Downtown, while also seeking alternate paths thru private easements in lieu of sidewalks some places.

Southfield Township Trustee

Six candidates are running for one of four four-year terms. Trustees receive a $125 stipend for meetings.

Democrat

Vincent Borowski

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: Retired

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills

For how long: since 1982

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: Graduate of Wayne State

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: Southfield Township has 3 critical functions which are required to be delivered with respect to all residents of the the Township as efficiently, effectively fairly, professionally, openly and publicly, in accordance with the laws.

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1, The Township is responsible for operation and maintenance of accurate registered voter files and the operation of elections; 2, The assessment of property values in the Township and its 3 Villages, Franklin, Bingham Farms and Beverly Hills and the collection of property taxes (...)

Democrat

John B. Ross

Age: 61

Occupation: National Account Manager

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills

For how long: 31 Years

Online campaign information: N/A

Education: Some College

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given.

Top goals: Continue the work of the current board by maintaining clear and open dialog within the communities that fall under Southfield Township. To serve Southfield Township ethically and with integrity. Ensure fair and honest elections.

Republican

Paul A Newitt

Age: 56

Occupation: American Government, Economics and Law Teacher at Franklin High School in Livonia, MI. Varsity Softball Coach for Franklin High School and Frost and Emerson Middle Schools Coach for Boys & Girls Basketball & Volleyball. Municipality of residence: Southfield Township (Village of Beverly Hills) For how long: 26 years

Online campaign information: https:// youtu.be/-cTFesyJBSU

Education: I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Taylor University in Upland, IN in Social Studies, a Master of Science degree from Central Michigan in Athletic Administration and a Certificate of Administration from Michigan State University. Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield Township Trustee from 2020 - 2024

Top goals: I will ensure that every tax dollar goes further by searching for and addressing potential inefficiencies to safeguard township resources and maintain the services we rely on.

I will bring down costs and streamline the relocation process in the animal control department by obtaining competitive bids for a new service provider.

At a time of heightened emotions surrounding elections, I will build trust in the integrity of local elections through training, security and proper funding.

No Party Affiliation

Amber R. Taylor

Age: 53

Occupation: Financial Analyst/Entrepreneur

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills

For how long: 20+

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: B.S. in Accounting; Minor in Finance

Previously and currently held elected offices: No previous municipal office/ position experience.

Top goals: If elected as Township Trustee, my goals would be to ensure accessible and inclusive elections, foster collaboration for maintaining the integrity of elections, engage with the community, prioritize fiscal responsibility, develop infrastructure, prioritize public safety, promote environmental stewardship, and seek collaboration and partnerships. These goals aim to improve the quality of life for residents and ensure the long-term sustainability and prosperity of the community.

Democrat

Michael C. Fayz

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Republican

John Clark

Age: 56

Occupation: Attorney

Municipality of residence: Beverly Hills/Southfield Township

For how long: 54 years

Online campaign information: N/A

Education: Bachelor’s Degree; Juris Doctorate

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: I want to do everything I can to make life better and more affordable in Southfield Township.

Franklin Village Library Board

Two candidates are running for two six-year terms. This is an unpaid position.

Katherine Hagaman

Running unopposed.

Robin Rosen

Running unopposed.

Bingham Farms Village Trustee

Three candidates are running for three fouryear terms. This is an unpaid position.

Mike DeRonne

Running unopposed.

Eric McAlexander

Running unopposed.

James N. Miller

Running unopposed.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice

Two candidates are running for one eight-year term. The salary for this position is $181,483.

Andrew Fink

Age: 39

Occupation: State Representative Municipality of residence: Adams Township

For how long: 3 years (Hillsdale County for almost 6 years)

Online campaign information: FinkForMichigan.com

Education: Graduate of Hillsdale College and the University of Michigan Law School

Previously and currently held elected offices: State Representative Top goals: As a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, Andrew Fink is running to restore our judiciary’s commitment to protecting the will of the people, interpreting the law as it is written, and ensuring everyone receives due process, not just insiders. As a former Marine Corps officer and the son of a police officer, he knows the value of public service and the rule of law and wants to empower those that keep our communities safe.

Kimberly Ann Thomas

Age: 52

Occupation: University of Michigan Law School professor

Municipality of residence: Ann Arbor

For how long: 20 years

Online campaign information: https:// www.electkimberlythomas.com/

Education: Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, 1999; University of Maryland at College Park, magna cum laude, 1994.

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A Top goals: I care deeply about equal justice for all Michiganders. I am an experienced trial and appellate lawyer and a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where I teach students the ethical practice of law and direct the Juvenile Justice Clinic. My background as a law professor and as a lawyer of 25 years gives me the expertise, experience and problem-solving ability that we need on the Michigan Supreme Court.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice — Incumbent Position

Two candidates are running for a partial term ending Jan. 1, 2029. The salary for this position is $181,483.

Kyra Harris Bolden

Age: 36

Occupation: Michigan Supreme Court Justice

Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills

For how long: Two years, though I have lived my entire life in Michigan. Online campaign information: www.boldenforjustice.com

Education:

B.A. Grand Valley State University

J.D. University of Detroit Mercy

Previously and currently held elected offices: Michigan State Representative, 35th District, 20192023

Michigan Supreme Court Justice, 2023-Present

Top goals: The Michigan Supreme Court has offered a unique opportunity to leverage my experience as a legislature, a litigator, and as a public servant in a single position. Throughout my tenure on the court, I’m proud to have made critical decisions that will help shape what justice looks like for generations to come. My work is not done, which is why I am running for retention.

Bolden

Thomas

Taylor

Clark

Ross Newitt

Fink

Election

Patrick William O’Grady Age: 54

Occupation: 15th Circuit Court Judge (Branch County Coldwater, MI)

Municipality of residence: Coldwater

For how long: 25 years (Born and raised in Michigan)

Online campaign information: www.judgeogrady4supremecourt.com

Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctor, Western Michigan University Bachelors Business Administration, Michigan State Police Training Academy – Trooper, United States Army Signal Officer Basic Course, Algonac High School, Algonac MI

Previously and currently held elective offices: State of Michigan 15th Circuit Court Judge elected 2008/2014/2020

Top goals: To maintain and restore the public trust of the Supreme Court to one that all citizens look to as a guard of the Constitution and the rights of individuals. Maintaining a high level of impartiality while increasing access to justice in an ever increasing technological world. Further to make sure that the Judiciary remains as the “citadel of the public justice and the public security”. Federalist Paper 78, Alexander Hamilton

Judge of Court of Appeals - 2nd District, non-incumbent terms

Two candidates are running for the nonincumbent position. According to the House Fiscal Agency, the salary is $195,624.97.

Matthew Ackerman Age: 33

Occupation: Attorney at Ackerman & Ackerman PC

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Hills

For how long: Over 20 years in Michigan

Online campaign information: www.ackermanforjudge.org

Education: A.B., Harvard (cum laude, high honors in Economics); M.Sc. in Economics, London School of Economics; J.D., Columbia Law School (Law Review, highest honors all three years)

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: One of my goals is to reduce the time it takes for the Court of Appeals to issue decisions. The average time is currently 13.8 months—far too long for critical matters like child custody and criminal appeals. As a Harvard graduate, Columbia Law Review editor, and attorney with extensive appellate experience, including over 100 civil and criminal appeals, I am fully equipped to deliver high-quality, well-reasoned decisions efficiently, ensuring timely justice for all.

Latoya Marie Willis

Age: 49

Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills

For how long: 14 years

Online campaign information: www.willisforjustice.com

Education: Latoya is a proud graduate of Renaissance High School. After graduating high school, she attended Western Michigan University where she majored in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Latoya earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School and was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2002.

Previously and currently held elected offices: NONE

Top goals: To restore the general public’s confidence in the integrity of our judicial system. For 21 years I have fought to protect the rights of citizens and as a judge I will fight to protect the Court by ensuring it is fair, impartial, and completely non-partisan. Politics have no place inside our courtrooms. Every individual should be able to trust that their case will be resolved based strictly on the merits, the evidence, and the law.

6th Circuit Court Judge

Two candidates are running for a non-incumbent position. The salary for this position is $180,741.35.

Tricia Dare

Age: 53

Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Oakland County

Municipality of residence: Oxford

For how long: 15 years

Online campaign information: www.dareforjudge.com

Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law from 1994 to 1997: Juris Doctor. Western Michigan University

from 1989 to 1993: Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Public Law) and Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: As Chief Assistant Prosecutor of the Special Victims Unit, the Juvenile Justice Division, the Hate Crimes Unit and the Victim Services Division, my work has involved crimes committed against the most vulnerable individuals in our community. My goal is to bring the same dedication, compassion and fairness that I have displayed as a public servant for the past 27 years to the bench each and every day, as the next Oakland County Circuit Judge.

Nicole Sophia-Calhoun Huddleston

Age: 42

Occupation: Managing Director/Attorney Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township

For how long: I’ve lived in West Bloomfield for the past 4 years. I previously lived in Southfield for approximately 14 years. Online campaign information: lecthuddlestonforjudge.com

Education: - BA in Communications from Oakland University (1999-2004) - JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2010-2014)

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: My priorities for this family court seat are: 1.Implementing specialized dockets and support systems to address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. 2. Reducing delays and backlogs by streamlining court procedures and leveraging technology to expedite case management 3. Ensuring fair and equal access to justice for all, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. 4. Upholding the law without bias and making decisions based on facts and legal principles

Oakland County Probate Court Judge

Two candidates are running for one non-incumbent position. The salary is $180.741.35.

Daniel A. O’Brien

Age: 68 years

Occupation: Oakland County Probate Judge

Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield

For how long: 31 years

Online campaign information: Votejudgeobrien.com

Education: University of Detroit Law School, Juris Doctor - 1988

Michigan Technological University, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering – 1981

University of Detroit High School - 1974

Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Probate Judge – January 2009 to the present Top goals: My goal is to continue providing the best service that any Judge can provide to the people of Oakland County. I have provided that same service to Oakland County my entire legal career, first as an Oakland Assistant Prosecutor, then an attorney providing free legal services to needy people, then an Oakland District Court Magistrate, and now an Oakland Probate Judge for 16 years. No candidate is more qualified.

Traci Richards

Age: 54

Occupation: Lawyer and Associate Real Estate Broker

Municipality of residence: Village of Franklin

For how long: Since 2012 Online campaign information: TraciRichardsforjudge.com

Education: J.D. University of Michigan, B.S. Florida A & M University, Summa Cum Laude

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A Top goals: My top goal is to provide more transparency. Transparency should be the norm and not the exception. Probate judges should provide a reason when they select professionals over previously designated individuals or family members. People should know what to expect when they go to court in terms of procedures to follow. Instructions should be provided on how to locate free resources about navigating probate cases.

Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage

The Oakland County Parks System includes 17 park locations with nearly 7,200 acres of public park and recreational lands,

Willis

Dare

Sophia-Calhoun Huddleston

O’Brien

Richards

Ackerman

O’Grady

NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

Election

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80 miles of trails, campgrounds, dog parks, golf courses, aquatic recreation facilities, and nature education centers. To continue to provide revenue to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, shall the current millage, which has been reduced by required rollback, be replaced, and increased to .65 mills for 20 years from 2024 to 2043, The .65 mills is equal to 65 cents per $1,000.00 of taxable value. The millage, if approved and levied, shall generate approximately $52,191,139 in 2024. The purpose of the millage is to expand, improve, operate, maintain, and acquire parks, recreational facilities, open spaces, lakes, rivers,water areas, and trailways; to support nature education, recreational, and outdoor educational and health programming; to support partnerships for access to and awareness of recreational lands and facilities; to promote the conservation and restoration of high-quality natural and wildlife habitats; and to allow free general park admission to all county parks for residents. Revenue from this millage shall be disbursed only to the County of Oakland to be used solely for the purpose of funding the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and shall be subject to oversight by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and to an independent audit.

Should the proposal be adopted?

Franklin Library Millage Proposal

Shall the tax limitation on all taxable property within the Village of Franklin, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased and the Village be authorized to levy annually a new additional millage in an amount not to exceed .2018 mill ($0.2018 on each $1,000 of taxable value) in perpetuity beginning with the 2025 levy, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and equipping the Franklin Public Library and for all other library purposes authorized by law? This millage would restore a portion of amount of the originally voted millage rate lost because of the Headlee Amendment millage reduction. The estimate of the revenue the Village will collect in the first year of levy (2025) if the millage is approved is approximately $90,000. By law, revenue from this millage will be disbursed to the Franklin Public Library.

Franklin Grey Dog Café Liquor License

Franklin Village Charter Chapter XVI, Section 13, as amended, requires voter approval to authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor, beer or wine for the consumption on the premises in the Village. Shall the Village of Franklin approve the application made by Gray Dog Café, LLC for a Class C onpremises liquor license at 32644 Franklin Road?

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST OF VOTING EQUIPMENT

The Bloomfeld Township Election Commission will publicly test the accuracy of the voting equipment for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The test has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Auditorium of Town Hall, located at 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302.

The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine that the computer program used to record and count the votes cast at the election meets the requirements of Michigan election law.

Martin C. Brook Bloomfeld Township Clerk

0392-2441

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 10/09/2024

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THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

To the Qualifed Electors of the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, County of Oakland:

The General Election will be held in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, County of Oakland, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offces:

PRESIDENTIAL Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States

CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator; Representative in Congress

LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature

STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education; Regent of the University of Michigan; Trustee of Michigan State University; Governor of Wayne State University

COUNTY County Executive’ Prosecuting Attorney; Sheriff; Clerk and Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources Commissioner; County Commissioner

TOWNSHIP Supervisor; Clerk; Treasurer; Trustee

NONPARTISAN Justice of Supreme Court; Justice of Supreme Court Incumbent Position; Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District Incumbent Position; Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District NonIncumbent Position; Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit Incumbent Position; Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit Non-Incumbent Position; Judge of Probate Court Non-Incumbent Position; Judge of District Court 48th District Incumbent Position

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Board of Trustees Member Oakland Community College

TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Library Board Member

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Member

And to vote on the following ballot proposal:

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage

The full text of the proposal can be found on the Township website: https://www.bloomfeldtwp.org/elections/sample-ballots/

The polling place locations for said election are as follows:

PrecinctPolling Location

1Bloomfeld Hills Baptist Church

2St. George Greek Orthodox Church

3Adams Woods Community Building

4Bowers Farm Activity Building

5Eastover Elementary School

6Eastover Elementary School

7Bowers School Farm

8Dave Payne Public Services Building

9Bloomfeld Township Senior Services Center

10Harlan Elementary School

11West Maple Elementary School

12 Bloomfeld Community Television Studio

13West Maple Elementary School

14Booth Center

15South Hills Middle School

16Birmingham Covington School

17Booth Center

18Marian High School

In addition to the above locations, registered voters also have the option to visit one of two Early Voting sites:

• Bloomfeld Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302

• Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328

Early Voting site hours will be:

• Saturday, October 26th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Sunday, October 27th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Monday, October 28th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, October 30th, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Thursday, October 31st, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

• Friday, November 1st, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday, November 2nd, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Sunday, November 3rd, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For assistance in obtaining voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please contact the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

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Persons wishing to obtain an absentee ballot may do so by contacting the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce, Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. In addition, the Clerk’s Offce will be open Sunday, October 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. –3:00 p.m.; Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday, November 1, 2024, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to assist with election-related business.

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot by mail is 5:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2024. Registered electors may obtain an absent voter ballot in person in the Clerk’s Offce up to 4:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2024

For any other information, please contact the Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s Offce at 248-433-7702 or clerk@bloomfeldtwp.org.

Martin C. Brook, Bloomfeld Township Clerk 4200 Telegraph Road, Bloomfeld Hills, MI 48302 Phone: 248-433-7702 Fax: 248-642-7610 clerk@bloomfeldtwp.org https://www.bloomfeldtwp.org/elections/

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 10/09/2024

Soccer

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matter where it is on the field. I’ve probably had eight different kids on defense at least. They’re used to playing in different spots.”

Take senior goalkeeper Hollis Perry, who’s never played soccer before in his life prior to this season, or sophomore Henry Billings, who scored a goal over undefeated Allen Park Inter-City Baptist to clinch Roeper back-to-back Michigan Independent Athletic Conference Blue league titles.

“I’ve had to take the role of more of a goal scorer or attacker, trying to beat players one-on-one to score,” Billings said. “That’s certainly different for me, and I had a little taste of it last year, but it’s different.”

Or look no further than Roeper’s two senior captains, Matthew and Sam Salinas, who are brothers and one-half of a set of quadruplets with their sisters Natalia and Sofia.

They’re both the poster children for versatility, providing efficient play just about anywhere Sack needs them at.

“We’ve had them both on defense against really strong teams. We’ve had them both on outside midfield or attacking midfield – they’ve literally played all over the field,” Sack said. “It depends on who we’re playing and how we want to try to score. It’s neat because Matt is left-footed and Sam is right-footed, so they sort of complement each other on the wings. I’ve used them everywhere. Matt has been coming up with a lot of big goals lately.”

The point is, Roeper can hurt teams in multiple different ways and has the ability to adjust on the fly with its athletic group of players.

Most importantly, the players are excited to take on the challenge and embody the mentality of being someone who can take a new position head-on or have the confidence to play any position correctly when their number is called.

Prior to the 2024 season, Perry had never stepped foot on a soccer field for a game. It’s never been something his family had him do as a child, but all it took was some persuasion from his friends and Roeper’s need for a goalkeeper after graduating Conor Field last year.

Perry started training with Field and 2024 graduate Finn Axelarris, Roeper’s primary goal scorer in 2023, in the summer. It started with the basic fundamentals, or as Perry would say, “how to go for a ball and not look stupid doing it.”

Once Roeper’s captains’ practices started, it quickly became goalie-oriented for the

varsity second baseman, who worked with his now-teammates on preparing to be the starting keeper, which also required the team serving an array of shots towards him in net.

But being a natural athlete and having the coordination of a middle infielder, Perry said it made the transition smoother.

“The thing I think it helped the most with was with my hands, getting them to where the ball is and catching,” Perry said. “It’s obviously a little bit different because I had to get used to it, especially in the beginning, using both of my hands and not just throwing my left hand out to stop the ball. A lot of it is just hand-eye coordination where they’re shooting the ball really fast and you have to react based on instinct. I felt that from second base, and the side-to-side movement.”

Having a backline consisting of Sam Salinas, seniors George Saade, Ayman Yuhas and junior Leif Axelarris, Finn’s younger brother, can make any transition smooth, helping Perry face only a pair of shots in his first three games, ending in clean sheets and a 3-0 record to start the year.

But as Perry’s confidence grew, it showcased a similar feeling the rest of Roeper soccer was giving off as well.

Guys like Billings and junior Kal Vanderhoek, who both stand around 5-foot-4 and 110 pounds, really came into their own this season to pace an offensive effort that’s scored just under three goals per game.

“They are the lifeline of our offensive development,” Sack said. “They’re exceptional with the ball and pass with great weight and accuracy. They’re both super small, but they’re really hard to get the ball away from.”

Roeper is currently 12-3-1 on the year and set to face Southfield Manoogian in the first round of districts Oct. 10 at the UWM Sports Complex in Pontiac. The Roughriders are currently ranked No. 15 in Division 4 soccer.

Roeper last won a district championship in 2018 and was state champion in 2014, but Sack said he sees a difference to the team this year in the way they carry themselves as a group.

“They’re developing as a team,” Sack said. “That’s something we’ve been working on all year long with trying to create excitement. They’re great at supporting each other, but there’s something to be said for a team that gets excited to play together. Earlier in the year, we would react to what the other team did whether they scored on us early or if they were physical. Slowly, we’re getting more proactive and setting the tone in the game, getting excited to lift each other up.”

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To the quali ed electors of the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD, County of Oakland:

Any quali ed elector of Bloom eld Township who is not already registered may register to vote at the Bloom eld Township Clerk’s Of ce, the of ce of the County Clerk, a Secretary of State branch of ce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ and mailed to the Township Clerk. Voters who are already registered may also update their registration.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024. After this date, anyone who quali es as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.497) at the Bloom eld Township Clerk’s Of ce, located at 4200 Telegraph, Bloom eld Hills, MI, 48302 at the following times:

• Regular business hours: Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Friday, October 25, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Friday, November 1, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the Charter Township of Bloom eld for the purpose of electing candidates for the following of ces:

PRESIDENTIAL Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States

CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator; Representative in Congress

LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature

STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education; Regent of the University of Michigan; Trustee of Michigan State University; Governor of Wayne State University

COUNTY County Executive; Prosecuting Attorney; Sheriff; Clerk and Register of Deeds; Treasurer; Water Resources Commissioner; County Commissioner

TOWNSHIP Supervisor; Clerk; Treasurer; Trustee

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Board of Trustees Member Oakland Community College

TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Library Board Member

LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board Member

And to vote on the following ballot proposal:

• Oakland County Parks and Recreation Millage

The full text of the proposals can be found on the Township Website: https://www.bloom eldtwp.org/elections/sample-ballots/

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Township Clerk’s Of ce.

Martin C. Brook, Bloom eld Township Clerk

4200 Telegraph Road, Bloom eld Hills, MI 48302

Phone: 248-433-7702

Fax: 248-642-7610

clerk@bloom eldtwp.org

Published: Birmingham-Bloom eld Eagle 10/09/2024

Bloomfield Hills Roeper sophomore Henry Billings attempts a penalty kick during a team practice.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

HIGH SCHOOL INTEREST IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOARS

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The rising cost of college, combined with growing demand for skilled workers, is driving more students to enroll in career and technical education programs, known as CTE programs.

The state projects more than 520,000 Michigan jobs and approximately 45,500 annual openings in the professional trades by 2030.

Amid skilled-labor shortages across the nation, many students are choosing CTE programs to explore a future career, get college credit, find an internship, and/or earn industry recognized certifications, all while fulfilling their high school graduation requirements.

At Oakland Schools Technical Campuses, high school students from the county’s 28 public school districts, public academies, private learning institutions and home schools can learn practical career technical education. Enrolled students spend part of their day studying at their home district and the remainder involved in one of several career clusters offered at one of four of the county’s technical campuses — Pontiac, Clarkston, Walled Lake and Royal Oak.

Across Michigan, many high schools and specialty programs offer CTE courses aligned with in-demand, high-wage careers in fields like business, information technology, health care, hospitality and manufacturing.

“Career and technical education is preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand jobs,” said Paul Galbenski, the dean of Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast in Pontiac.

OSTC offers a total of 17 state-approved CTE programs: — including agriscience and environmental technologies; automotive technology; collision repair and refinishing; computer programming; construction technology; cosmetology; criminal justice; culinary arts/hospitality; cybersecurity networking; energy-electrical technology; engineering, robotics and mechatronics; entrepreneurship and advanced marketing; graphic and communication design; health sciences; machining; medium/heavy truck and equipment; and welding.

The primary focus of OSTC’s program is for students to marry their technical and academic skills together, so they are career ready. Because being career-ready looks different for each student and their field of in-

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Lake Orion High School seniors Logan Silaghi, left, and Brodey Selent, right, work on an assembly system. The workstation lets students experience an integrated work system and utilize electrical and mechanical systems at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses- Northeast.

Glenlore Trails opens for Halloween season

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Glenlore Trails “Enchanted” forest experience, an immersive and interactive Halloween light show, opened for its fourth season on Sept. 21.

The “Enchanted” forest walk has various interactive experiences for guests to enjoy as they walk the milelong trail. This includes a section with a giant pumpkin telling people to slow down as he “doesn’t like fast food,” a bubble tunnel, a fortune teller, several interactive light games, talking skeletons, howling wolves in the woods and much more.

“The trails are intended to provide moments of inspiration, reignite our sense of wonder and play, and deliver those who venture in with a sense of peaceful euphoria that comes from creating memories with friends and family,” said Scott Schoeneberger, co-founder of Glenlore Trails and managing partner of Bluewater Technologies, which operates the trails.

Schoeneberger describes the trails as “part art installation, part light show and part interactive storytelling.”

“It’s a fun, non-spooky family experience,” said Jesse Ewing, of Inkster, who came out to walk the trail with friends.

Ewing said she particularly enjoyed the wolf section. The trails were a brainchild of the pandemic. Schoeneberger said that a good portion of his day-to-day business is producing corporate events; consequently, at the time of the COVID-19 outbreak he found himself with a “substantial” amount of gear and a “highly trained technical staff” that he wanted to keep employed.

“We also could feel the desire for any kind of entertainment throughout the community,” Schoeneberger said. “With these two things in mind, we felt that we could put together a safe outdoor experience that would at least for a moment make people feel like things were normal.”

He said that the goal of the trails is to provide quality entertainment to people who don’t often get this type of experience and to make people smile.

Ewing said she enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to

those with kids or teens. She said she liked that it is self-paced with different attractions.

“We never expected the reaction from the community that we received,” Schoeneberger said. “So what started as a way to give back has turned into something much more meaningful in the hearts of many of our fans who have quickly adopted Glenlore as a new family tradition.”

Glenlore Trails “Enchanted” is open Thursday through Sunday evenings starting at dusk until Nov. 3. Start times vary, but it typically starts at 7 p.m. and the last entry is around 10:15 p.m. The trails will be closed on Halloween. Tickets cost $25 for those ages 13 to 64, $15 for kids 4 to 12, and $20 for seniors 65 and older. Children ages 3 and younger are admitted for free. Group rates are also available. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to GlenloreTrails.com.

People walk Glenlore’s “Enchanted” Halloween Trail in Commerce Township. Pictured tp left, a skeleton fairy is one of many Halloween enchantments that give Glenlore Trails, in Commerce Township, a fun and spooky atmosphere this season. For more photos, visit candgnews.com/galleries.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Career

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terest, there are many options.

“They can go into a pathway where they are working on our Oakland Technical Early College, where they could come out with an associate degree in their technical area. They could be in a pre-apprenticeship program. They could go directly into the workforce. They could go into the military. They could go into a speciality trade school. They could go to a two-year community college, or they could go to a four-year university. … All of those options are on the table,” he said.

Through internships, apprenticeships and day-in-the-life job shadowing, students learn what it’s like to work in their chosen fields — instead of spending thousands to figure it out in college.

“Students that attend a technical campus have what I like to phrase as a ‘force multiplier of opportunities’ because they are then in each of these programs, working toward and earning industry credentials,” Galbenski explained.

For example, students in the OSTC cosmetology program can earn a cosmetology state license, while those in the computer programming course can become certified in java, HTML, or CSS3. Students in OSTC’s health sciences program, can earn a certified nurse aide license or a patient care technician credential, and those interested in the construction field can earn an Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 safety certification, to name a few.

And, according to Galbenski, it’s all for free at OSTC.

“Every one of these credentials is free. You want to talk about return on invest-

ment. … There are many opportunities for students to be successful and look at those careers and pursue those pathways,” he said.

Utica Community Schools offers a variety of CTE courses to high-schoolers in a number of areas, including everything from computer programming, cybersecurity and engineering to finance, radio and television broadcasting, and woodworking — to name a few. The district also features five high school specialty programs, including the Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology; the Utica Academy for Health and Human Services; the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies; the Stevenson Center for Manufacturing and Design Engineering; and the Utica Center for Science and Industry.

Scott Spry, an electronic technology and mechatronics instructor at the Utica Center for Science and Industry, said UCSI students have access to work-based learning opportunities, including job shadowing, mentoring and work-site internships. Students, he said, focus on the design thinking process and choose one of the three CTE pathways — multimedia production, mechatronics or engineering technology.

“We already know that the pipeline for career and technical education positions is very, very lean, so continuing to try to fill that pipeline from our level has been a priority for the last couple of years,” Spry explained.

At Utica Community Schools, Spry said, many of its CTE students have gone on to work in needed fields within the community.

The same is true for many of OTSC students — including former OSTC health sciences graduates, who have gone on fill vacant, in-demand doctor and dentist positions within Oakland County communities.

Endorsed by Governor Whitmer

A DETERMINATION THAT NEVER QUITS

Shadia Martini has known one thing throughout her life: perseverance. She made southeast Michigan her home over 30 years ago after growing up under a brutal dictatorship abroad.

After starting her family and Shadia became an spending a decade to hold dictators accountable for human rights abuse. Now, she’s ready to bring that same determination to Lansing;

by lowering the cost of prescription drugs and fighting for tax relief for the middle class. by fighting against efforts to ban abortion and lVF.

so we can reduce class sizes and make sure our teachers have the resources they need.

by cleaning up our rivers, lakes, and streams, keeping our drinking water safe, and holding corporate polluters accountable.

Chef Justin Howard goes over proper dining room service with students at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses - Northeast. The northeast campus, located in Pontiac, serves students who live in or attend schools in the Avondale, Lake Orion, Oxford, Pontiac and Rochester school districts.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Bridge

from page 1A

$173,597. As they were working on demolishing parts of the bridge that had to go, they found additional work that they recommended doing. This ultimately added $38,000 to the final cost, still staying below budget. The final numbers for the total cost of the project are not yet in.

“The contractor that we wound up hiring was far below our estimate. So we were able to not only do the necessary structural repairs, but the aesthetic improvements all at the same time, and come in far under what we originally believed that project would cost,” George said.

The goal of this project was intended to lengthen the lifespan of the bridge by addressing damage discovered in the bridge deck.

“The project basically is just ensuring that we’re keeping that valued asset viable for years to come,” Beverly Hills Deputy Village Manager Jay Blenkhorn said.

While the bridge was closed, various improvements were made, including the replacement of the Riverside bridge deck, and repairs to the sidewalk and bridge railing. The village also repaired the bridge barrier concrete inlaid sandstone façade and

installed waterproofing deck sealer.

“The village of Beverly Hills has a lot of projects going on,” Blenkhorn said. “We’ve got a ton of road resurfacing and repair projects going on. We’ve got this bridge work, and we have a ton of capital projects going on at the moment. This is just one part reflection of how much we’re trying to reinvest in the infrastructure that keeps Beverly Hills beautiful and viable into the future.”

on business...

Navigating probate can be a daunting task due to the complex process of legally settling an estate after someone passes away. Seeking professional legal advice is essential not only for a smooth and fair resolution but also to protect the rights and interests of all parties.

Attorney Julie A. Paquette and her colleagues, supervising attorney Nicole Laruwe and associate attorney Stacy DeShon, are experts who bring empathy and a personalized approach to each case. Although physically located in Southeast Michigan, they operate statewide and have handled cases in over 50 of Michigan’s 83 county probate courts.

Her practice also includes four paralegals and two administrative staﬀ members.

“As a former social worker, it’s in my heart to help people,” Julie explained. “I enjoy guiding my clients through probate, assisting them with their estate planning and ensuring their aﬀairs are in order. Putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes is one of our strengths, as we guide them through the process.”

She explained that in cases where one sibling serves as the trustee of their parents’ estate and fails to manage it properly, disputes can last for years.

Such was the scenario in one recent case where siblings, after enduring prolonged mismanagement, reached a breaking point and sought her help.

“Our objective is to minimize familial discord while protecting our clients’ rights,” Julie said, adding that she and her colleagues swiftly intervened, securing a court order to correct the trustee’s actions and recover misappropriated funds to ensure each of the siblings received their rightful shares.

“The court also ordered the estate to cover all legal fees due to the trustee’s misconduct,” she added. “Despite the evident strains, the resolution

was a signiﬁcant success because family relationships remained intact.”

Over the years, Julie has expanded her practice to include niche services like recovering dormant accounts.

“We reach out to potential heirs who are often unaware of their entitlements, ensuring these assets don’t simply revert to the government,” she explained. This aspect of her law ﬁrm’s work often involves educating and guiding clients through complex legal landscapes to secure what is rightfully theirs.

Julie emphasized the importance of seeking legal advice early in the probate process. Her firm offers free and confidential consultations.

“It’s about knowing your rights and options early on if you learn that you’re the beneﬁciary of an estate — even if you don’t suspect any wrongdoing — rather than waiting years down the line when it’s harder to reverse a decision,” she said. “Even if you’re the one in charge, as the trustee or executor, you should have an attorney represent you because you could inadvertently bring liability upon yourself.”

The Law Oﬃce of Julie A. Paquette is located at 415 S. Lafayette in South Lyon. To set up a nocost consultation and learn how you can achieve your objectives and secure a better future for yourself and your family, call (248) 648-1148 or visit paquettelaw.com.

Attorney Julie A. Paquette

On Sept. 20, the village of Beverly Hills held a ribbon cutting for the reopening of Riverside Bridge.

Photo provided by the village of Beverly Hills

Wages

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ployers with under 50 employees from providing paid sick time. It reduced the amount of paid sick time hours for larger businesses from 72 hours to 40.

The changes, led by Republicans, were approved along party lines by margins of 6048 in the Michigan House of Representatives and 26-12 in the state Senate in a lame duck session in December 2018. They were signed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder and went into effect March 29, 2019.

In the Michigan Court of Claims, it was determined that the Amended Wage Act and

Corrections:

the Amended Earned Sick Time Act were unconstitutional on July 19, 2022. This was reversed by the Michigan Court of Appeals, but was ultimately upheld by the Michigan Supreme Court’s July 31, 2024, ruling.

After the July 31 ruling, Nessel made a motion to clarify the ruling on Aug. 21.

“Respectfully, the Michigan Department of Treasury has read this Court’s opinion in earnest and believes there exist ambiguities as to how to interpret and implement this Court’s directives in accounting for inflation for the graduated wages for the 2025 through 2028 time period,” the motion states.

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

A photo caption that ran with the story “Moving into the multigenerational-living era” Sept. 25 should have said that Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, is showcasing this home at 8905 Ridge Drive, Washington Township. It is currently on the market for $1,650,000 and was designed by 213 Designworks. For more information on the home, and buying inquiries, visit realestateone.com/MI/ Macomb/Washington/8905-Ridge-Drive-Washing ton-MI-48095/20240064203-MIRC#.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

The Bloom eld Township Board of Trustees held two regular meetings on Monday, September 9th and Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY OF SEPTEMBER 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees held two regular meetings on Monday, September 9th and Monday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

A full synopsis of each meeting is posted and available on the Legal Notices webpage on the Township website and in the Clerk’s Of ce for public viewing. Meetings are also televised live by Bloom eld Community Television (“BCTV”) on Comcast’s channel fteen for Bloom eld Township and Bloom eld Hills residents. Recordings can be viewed on BCTV’s YouTube account.

A full synopsis of each meeting is posted and available on the Legal Notices webpage on the Township website and in the Clerk’s Office for public viewing. Meetings are also televised live by Bloomfield Community Television (“BCTV”) on Comcast’s channel fifteenfor Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills residents. Recordings can be viewed on BCTV’s YouTube account.

The Quick Response (“QR”) codes can be utilized to view the Board meetings and supporting documents, or visit the Township website at www.bloom eldtwp.org. Please call the Clerk’s Of ce at 248-433-7702 if you have any questions.

The Quick Response (“QR”) codescan be utilized to view the Board meetings and supporting documents, or visit the Township website at www.bloomfieldtwp.org Please call the Clerk’s Office at 248-433-7702 if you have any questions

C. BROOK BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP CLERK

MARTIN C. BROOK BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP CLERK

Publish: October 09, 2024

Published: Birmingham-Bloom eld Eagle 10/09/2024 0207-2441

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Driver found with fake grenade but real guns during arrest

BERKLEY — Police arrested a driver for felon in possession of a weapon at 11:20 a.m. Sept. 18 near Greenfield Road and Edwards Avenue.

According to the Public Safety Department, officers pulled over a 32-year-old Detroit man, as the vehicle he was driving had an expired plate and no insurance. The driver stated that the vehicle was not his.

The man was placed in handcuffs and when asked if there was anything illegal in the vehicle, he said there was a grenade. A grenade-type object was found in the glovebox. Michigan State Police advised that, based on a photo, the grenade-type object did not have an explosive charge but contained rubber BBs and was not illegal to possess. The driver said it was for paintball.

Police said they did find multiple firearms in both the glovebox and center console with rounds inside. The driver reportedly had stated that there were no firearms inside the vehicle.

Cryptocurrency fraud reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Sept. 15, an officer from the West Bloomfield Police Department was dispatched to the 4800 block of Faircourt Drive to take a report of fraud involving cryptocurrency.

The reporting party informed the officer that they followed a fraudulent QR code on YouTube that advertised a service involving cryptocurrency.

The reporting party transferred money for the “service,” which resulted in a loss of over $1,000 in cryptocurrency.

There were no known suspects.

Plants go missing

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident filed a police report Sept. 16 stating that two plants were stolen over a one-month period.

The reporting party informed the officer that the plants were taken from in front of the Timber Edge subdivision sign, in the 14 Mile Road and Birchwood Trail area. There were no known suspects.

Extortion email threatens to share video of victim

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Westwood for a report of extortion Sept. 9 at approximately 9 p.m. The victim, a 33-year-old female resident, said she had received an email from an unknown individual who stated they had put malware onto the victim’s phone and that they had personal information about the victim.

an embarrassing video of the victim to everyone in the victim’s contacts if they did not send the suspect $2,000 in bitcoin. Officers later learned that other residents in the area had received a similar extortion email. An investigation was ongoing.

Intoxicated driver hits parked car

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 p.m. Sept. 5, officers were dispatched to Lincoln and Birmingham Boulevard for a car accident that had occurred.

The reporting person stated that a white sedan had struck a parked vehicle and fled the scene.

Officers found the sedan parked nearby. Officers approached the vehicle and immediately identified signs of intoxication on the suspect, a 27-yearold from Auburn Hills. Upon failing field sobriety evaluations, the suspect was arrested and was given a citation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Customer pulls knife on employee

BIRMINGHAM — A 49-year-old Troy woman told police Sept. 15 that while she was working the day prior, a disgruntled customer had pulled out a pocket knife and put the knife up to the victim’s face.

The victim did not know who the suspect was, but stated he was a middle-aged male. An investigation was ongoing.

Suspicious vehicle call results in arrest of man for possession of heroin

FARMINGTON — Public safety officers were dispatched to the area of Farmington and Cloverdale for a suspicious vehicle around 3 p.m. Sept. 11.

While investigating the vehicle, officers noticed a man walking away from it. Officers noticed he was walking with an open container of alcohol concealed in a brown paper bag. They detained him and learned that he had multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants out from other jurisdictions.

While taking the man into custody, officers located suspected heroin on him. He was arrested for possession of suspected heroin and open intoxicants, as well as his warrants.

Police spot motorcycle that fled from nearby city

FARMINGTON — On Sept. 5 at 10:04 a.m., a Farmington public safety officer saw a parked yellow motorcycle that fit the description of a motorcycle that had previously fled a traffic stop in a neighboring community.

The neighboring agency was able to positively identify the motorcycle as the one that had fled

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OCT. 9

Breakfast with the Bishop: Hear stories about Holocaust survivor, art gallery owner, longtime nurse and Rosie the Riveter, as told by family members and others to Bonnie A. Perry of Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, 8-10 a.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, stannesmead.org/breakfast-with-thebishop

OCT. 12

Pet Parade and Blessing: For dogs on leashes and cats and bunnies in carriers, Halloween costumes optional, 1:30-2:30 p.m., St. Anne’s Mead, 16106 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, registration required, (248) 557-1221, stannesmead.org

OCT. 13

Birmingham Concert Band: Hear French- and Paris-inspired works, 3-4:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road, www.birmingham concertband.com

Bloomfield Township Open House: Activities courtesy of all departments, including touch a truck, drunk tank, farm animals, bounce house, K-9 and safety demonstrations, games and more, plus food, snacks and giveaways, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 4200 Telegraph Road, see map and schedule at bloomfieldtwp.org/openhouse

OCT. 17

Book signings: Meet and hear passages from Ferndale author Donald Levin and Bloomfield Hills-based author Rick Bailey during release of new novels, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road in Hazel Park, donaldlevin.com, rick-bailey.com

Caregiver support group: Learn about dementia and how to help, 10-11 a.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Services, 4315 Andover Road, RSVP to (248) 723-3500

OCT. 18

Celebration of Hope Gala: Fundraiser honoring suicide awareness and prevention advocates hosted by Common Ground, includes plated dinner, beer and wine service, silent auction, live entertainment, agency update and award presentations, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, RSVP at commongroundhelps.org/events

OCT. 26

Chamber Music Detroit: Concert featuring piano windtet Ensemble 4.1, 7:30 p.m., Bloomfield Hills High School, 4200 Andover Road in Bloomfield Township, chambermusicdetroit.org

ONGOING

Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 27, Public Parking Lot #6, 660 N. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, ALLINBirmingham.com/FarmersMarket

to develop a suspect, a 20-year-old man, and also impounded the motorcycle for evidence processing.

Soda, candy bar stolen from hotel lobby

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 8, an unknown person entered the lobby of Hotel Royal Oak on East 11 Mile Road and stole a can of soda and a candy bar.

Handgun taken

MADISON HEIGHTS — An unknown suspect reportedly stole a Taurus 9 mm handgun from a location in the 1000 block of West 14 Mile Road sometime between 2 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14.

According to a police report, the gun belongs to a 21-year-old Detroit resident. Investigations were ongoing.

OU police investigate report of sexual assault

ROCHESTER HILLS — Police were investigating a sexual assault report that recently happened on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills.

The incident, according to reports, happened at 1:20 a.m. Sunday Sept. 8 in a student housing facility. The report was filed with police on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Police said the victim had met the suspect. No other details were released.

Rental vehicle goes missing

SOUTHFIELD — A man went to visit a relative on Berg Road at noon Sept. 2. A few hours later, the man said his relative and his rental vehicle, a 2022 Toyota Corolla, were gone.

Officers apprehend suspect tampering with cars

SOUTHFIELD — At 4:13 a.m. Sept. 4, officers were dispatched to the 18000 block of Westover Avenue for a subject messing with vehicles.

Officers found the subject, who fled on foot, but officers apprehended him and took him into custody.

Scammer demands leads to fraudulent Best Buy purchase

TROY — A Troy man reported that he received an email Sept. 3 from an unknown suspect demanding money or his personal information would be leaked.

The man did not comply with the request.

The next day, the man received an email from Best Buy that his order was ready for pickup. The man

‘Puffs’: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 11-13, 18-20 and 25-26, St. Dunstan’s Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Hills, www.St DunstansTheatre.com

‘Next to Normal’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8-10:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2-4:30 p.m. Sundays Oct. 25-27, Nov. 1-3 and Nov. 7-10, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com

Art exhibit: See “Michigan Ceramics 2024,” “Souvenirs, a Series by Bernadine Rias,” and ceramic and metal works by students, on display until Oct. 31, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

Free days at Cranbrook Institute of Science: Every first Friday and every third Thursday of month, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, see hours at www. science.cranbrook.edu

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon, 10:30 a.m. every Friday, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, lunch RSVP by previous Mondays, www.senior mensclubbirmingham.com, seniormensclub@gmail.com

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, upcoming programs feature retired WDIV-TV meterologist Paul Gross Nov. 12 and Heritage Handbells Dec. 10, also luncheons, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks prior to each event, www.thebirmingham metropolitanwomensclub.weebly.com

Open barns: Wagon rides, pumpkin picking, animal visits and more, 5-8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 341-6475, bowersfarm@bloomfield.org, schoolfarm.org

Second Saturday Sales: Monthly shopping for books, DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Monthly meetups: Find clubs for books, movies and fiber arts (meets bimonthly), Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

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

OCT. 11

Spooky Movie Night: Watch “Beetlejuice” (1988), 6:30 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org/ as_post/get-in-on-hallo-month-fun

OCT. 12

Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival: Pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, live entertainment, crafts, food, cider and doughnuts, professional pumpkin carving display and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also see pumpkins lit 7-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Eventbrite

OCT. 13

BeWitched & BeDazzled: Hosted by Meadow Brook Theatre Guild with mistress of ceremonies Karen Carter (meteorologist at CBS News Detroit and Detroit 50), includes luncheon, vendors, caricaturist, psychic readers, photo booth, costume contest, raffles, silent auction and door prizes, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Petruzzello’s Banquet and Conference Center, 6950 Rochester Road in Troy, www.meadowbrook theatreguild.com/bewitched-bedazzled

OCT. 15

‘Michigan Mysteries’: Author Ross Richardson shares stories of hauntings and disappearances as well as techniques used to solve cold cases, 7 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org/as_post/get-in-onhallo-month-fun

OCT. 18

Historical Haunts Strolling Dinner: Also live music and silent auction at former century-old home of auto baron, 6:30-10 p.m., Chalmers Estate, 5263 Franklin Road in Bloomfield Township, event hosted by Preservation Bloomfield in support of Barton Farmhouse and Craig Log Cabin at Bowers School Farm, RSVP at preservationbloomfield.org/events

OCT. 19

Masquerade at the Museum: Strolling fundraiser featuring seasonal snack stations, costume contest, scavenger hunt and drink ticket, make mask on site or bring own, 7-11 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, www. rochesterhills.org/news_detail_T9_R366.php

Boo Bash: Crafts, games, trick-or-treating for ages 2-12 and live DJ, 1-4 p.m., also hayrides until 3:30 p.m., costumes encouraged, Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, bit.ly/SfldBooBash24

OCT. 24

Spooky Spaghetti Dinner: Hosted by Royal Oak

Woman’s Club with proceeds supporting scholarships for local students, Halloween-themed event includes all-you-can-eat pasta, plus salad, garlic bread, drinks and dessert, 4:30-7 p.m., 404 S. Pleasant St. in Royal Oak, rowc.org/events

OCT. 25

Trunk or treat: 6-8 p.m., Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Research Institute, 3811 W. 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 8985000

Spooky Fun at Suburban Ford of Ferndale: Indoor trick-or-treating, snacks, balloons and glitter tattoos with Tootsee The Clown, 4-6 p.m., 21600 Woodward Ave., (313) 644-4532

ONGOING

The Village Pumpkin Patch: $5 per pumpkin through Oct. 30, scan QR code on site and pick up at Festival Park, 104 N. Adams Road in Rochester Hills, 100% of funds go to The Rainbow Connection Fall Fest at Detroit Zoo: Includes Zoo Boo (treat stations, 5-9 p.m. Fridays and 2-9 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Oct. 11-13 and 18-20) and Jack O’Lantern Journey (illuminated pumpkin displays, live entertainment and more, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25-27), 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org

See horror films in Gothic-inspired ballroom: Watch “Dracula” (1931) Oct. 31 and “The Birds” (1963) Nov. 7, also three-course dinner and cash bar, 6:30-9 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall on campus of Oakland University, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, registration required, meadowbrookhall.org/events/ dinner-and-a-movie

Downtown BOO!kley: Fall-themed events include Witches Night Out (Oct. 10), Ghost Chase (Oct. 18), Trick-or-Treat Stroll & Monster Mash (Oct. 26) and Vampire Blood Drive (Oct. 29), various locations in Berkley, facebook.com/DowntownBerkley

Enchanted: Immersive and illuminated forest walks, 1-mile tours take approximately one hour to complete and start around dusk with final entries around 10:15 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 3 (except Halloween) with special event programming on select nights, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, www. glenloretrails.com

‘Ghostly Affair’: Halloween-themed exhibition featuring 52 Michigan artists, on display Oct. 24, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 407 Pine St. in Rochester, pccart.org/pccas-2024-halloween-exhibition