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BEVERLY HILLS RESIDENTS DEBATE LEGALITY OF BACKYARD CHICKENS

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BEVERLY HILLS — When it comes to chickens, the people of Beverly Hills are divided.

Damon and Racheal Hrydziuszko are Beverly Hills residents who have kept chickens as pets in their backyard for the last three years. Based on their interpretation of the village code, they believe they are not breaking any rules.

However, they were issued a ticket, since the village maintains that this is not allowed according to village code. The Hrydziuszkos are challenging this in Sixth Circuit Court.

Racheal Hrydziuszko said that since this is a pending court case, she can’t speak on it in great detail. They have not been given a court date yet.

Racheal Hrydziuszko has served as village president pro-tem since 2018. Her term ends in 2026.

“What I can say is that we are following the current ordinance as it is written,” she said. “Chickens are commonly kept (as) pets, and we very much love our girls. We are looking forward to our day in court and for this matter to be resolved.”

The current ordinance states that

Birmingham police offer program for vulnerable, impaired residents

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department recently started participating in the Vulnerable or Impaired Person, or VIP, Enrollment Program, as a way to help individuals who are vulnerable or impaired return home safely.

The idea to start VIP Enrollment through the state of Michigan began when Michael Ransom, an automated print manager in the Michigan State Police Biometrics and Identification Division, got a call from his son’s school saying his son was going home on a bus when no one was expected to be home.

His son has special needs, and it could have been a dangerous experience for him had his sister not happened to be home that day. The experience inspired Ransom to do something to help other families in Michigan with loved ones who are vulnerable or impaired.

In 2017, a law was passed to allow parents, legal guardians and people with power of attorney for a person who is vulnerable or

For the last three years, Beverly Hills residents Damon and Racheal Hrydziuszko have had pet chickens.

Photo provided by Racheal Hrydziuszko

McCready outpaces

Walsh as new Bloomfield Township supervisor

BARNETT, SAYLES MURRAY, KOLINSKI, ANTAKLI ELECTED TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Michael D. McCready was elected the new supervisor of Bloomfield Township Nov. 5, outpacing incumbent Dani Walsh, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

McCready, a Republican, earned 14,843 votes, compared to 13,946 votes for Walsh, a Democrat. In addition, 38 votes were cast for write-ins.

McCready, 64, is a lifelong resident of the Birmingham and Bloomfield community.

“I want to thank the voters for their support. I look forward to working with the Township Board to begin working on the important issues,” McCready said in an email following the election.

McCready started his career by running a small business in Birmingham and becoming the mayor and mayor pro-tem of Bloomfield Hills. He served three terms in the Michigan House as the representative of what was formerly the 40th district — which included Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham and West Bloomfield. In 2018, McCready became the acting director of the Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs for Oakland County and later served as a senior business advisor to County Executive Dave Coulter. At the start of 2021, Novi hired McCready to head its economic development efforts, a position which he held for three years.

As Bloomfield Township supervisor, McCready said he plans to make sure that the township’s police and fire departments are 100% staffed.

“That means we need to pay our officers a competitive salary and benefits. We can’t afford to lose our talent to surrounding communities,” he said.

He said he wants to find ways to reduce the cost of sewer and water services for township residents and start working with the county board and Road Com-

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Franklin voters approve liquor license, library millage proposals HIGH TURNOUT MARKS GENERAL ELECTION

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM/FRANKLIN — Depending on the precinct, between 73.78% and 82.57% of registered voters showed up at the polls to vote in Birmingham on Election Day, Nov. 7. Between 70.25% and 76.19% of registered voters cast ballots in Bloomfield Hills. In Southfield Township, between 81.84% and 85.49% of registered voters marked their ballots.

According to Birmingham Clerk Alexandria Bingham, there was a morning rush in each precinct, with lines with average wait times of

five-10 minutes.

“Birmingham precincts were well trained and well staffed on Election Day. I am really proud of the work of all our election inspectors. They did a fabulous job of managing the polling places and serving our voters by keeping our Election Day operations calm, safe, and efficient,” Bingham said in an email.

Of the voters in Birmingham, 10.7% voted early, 40.3% voted absentee and 27.4% voted on Election Day.

“Given the excitement and business of early voting and the pace and volume of absentee

Village of Franklin voters decided they want a new cafe in town to sell alcohol — they approved the Grey Dog Cafe Liquor License

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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BHHS puts on time-period-correct musical

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Momentarily step into 1930s England during Bloomfield Hills High School’s production of “Me and My Girl” Nov. 21-23.

The musical is about a cockney man who inherited the fortune of his long-lost father, who passed away. However, in order to collect his inheritance, he is required to learn to fit into high society. When describing the show, Bloomfield Hills theater director Mary Bogrette said it’s “The Princess Diaries” meets “My Fair Lady.”

Bogrette said she is a fan of this show and chose it for the fall musical because it has a funny script and many instrumental parts for the orchestra.

“This show has been dubbed by critics as the No. 1 most neglected musical because it’s so outstanding, and people rarely do it,” Bogrette said.

Senior David LaBond plays the leading man, Bill Snibson. LaBond said that he was excited to do a show that he was not previously familiar with.

This production is entirely student-led and has over 100 BHHS students in the cast, crew and orchestra.

Bogrette said she has the “dream team.” She said the students have shown dedication to the show and the seniors have been great role models for the underclassmen who are just learning the ropes of theater.

Senior Emily Kruger is one of the production stage managers on the show. This is the first time she has been in a position this high on a big show.

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“Me and My Girl” is a comedy that takes place in England during the 1930s. BHHS was intentional about making sure the costumes were accurate to the era.

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“The show gave a lot of opportunities for me to learn and apply my skills in something that I had never done before, because all the other shows I’ve stage managed for have been different in many ways, so it was just another way for me to learn new things and experience more,” Kruger said.

Seniors Trudy Gechter and Jenna Roumayah both play comedic antagonists in the show. Gechter plays Lady Jaqueline of the royal family, and Roumayah plays Duchess Maria of the royal family. Both said their characters’ personalities are very different from their own.

“It challenges me in a different way, because I’m acting in ways that I didn’t know I

could bring out,” Roumayah said.

As for the costuming and set design, Bogrette said they were intentional in trying to make it all time-period correct. In preparation for the show, a lot of research went into each decision to make sure it was accurate, including finding out which way the men’s hats should be tilted. When building the set, they even looked up what the British royal family country estates looked like. She added that a lot of the women are going to have to wear wigs because of the differences in modern hairstyles.

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. People can purchase tickets online at bhhs.ludus.com or in person the day of the show at the box office.

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

NEWS & NOTES

SENIOR MEN’S CLUB OF BIRMINGHAM HOSTS SPEAKERS

BIRMINGHAM — Each Friday, the Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham invites speakers to present at their luncheon. The Friday luncheon meetings are held at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township.

The next speaker will be District 55 state Rep. Mark Tisdale presenting “The Four Ways to Spend Money” Nov. 15.

Dick Bradley, the president of the Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham Foundation, will present “Senior Men’s Club Foundation in Action … Including Grant Presentations.”

ADACHI WINS BURGER CONTEST

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Shopping District’s inaugural BirminghamBURGER recently wrapped up. During the month of October, 18 Birmingham restaurants participated in a competition of who can make the best specialty burger. Throughout the contest, there were a total of 2,900 burger ratings.

Adachi’s burger, titled “Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover,” received the highest ratings and won the competition.

Executive chef Lloyd Roberts and executive sous chef Eppie Marie created this Japaneseinspired katsu burger. While the burgers for BirminghamBURGER were created for the event, this burger will remain on Adachi’s lunch menu.

“We congratulate Adachi on receiving the people’s choice of Best BirminghamBURGER! We were thrilled to have such incredible participation from our restaurants and the local and regional community for this first-time event! We experienced significant engagement both in-person at many of our restaurants and on our voting platform and social media channels during the event. We look forward to this event returning in October 2025 and cannot wait to see what our local chefs dream up next,” said Erika Bassett, BSD executive director, in a press release.

JOIN THE SANTA WALK TO KICK OFF HOLIDAYS

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Shopping District’s holiday season will begin Nov. 30.

As they do every year, the BSD has several activities and events planned.

All weekend long, visitors will have access to free parking in the municipal structures during the weekend of Nov. 29-Dec. 1. There will be free family fun, including horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and homemade hot chocolate courtesy of Hazel’s.

There will be holiday events in Birmingham throughout the season. For a full schedule of events, visit ALLINBirmingham.com/events.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Library to host Japanese Obon music and dance event

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library will host Sakura Japanese Instrumental Group for a mini concert of festival and folk music followed by a Bon dance 2-3 p.m. Nov. 16. The dance, according to organizers, is characterized by simple, repetitive movements that are easy for participants of all ages to learn. The moves can also be done sitting down. While rooted in spiritual significance, Bon dances are also a celebration of life, community, and cultural heritage, bringing people together in joyful expression.

“Events like this bring our community together, allowing us to experience and appreciate different cultures,” adult and teen services librarian Brooke Hoskins said in a press release. “We’re excited to create a joyful space where music and dance unite us all.” All are welcome; registration is not required. For more information, call the library at (248) 642-5800.

Bloomfield Township presents chore program

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — With funding from Oakland County, Bloomfield Township residents can now qualify for complimentary yard services.

The program is for residents age 62 or older with an income at or under $53,700 for a one-person household or $61,400 for a two-person household.

Individuals 50-62 years of age with a disability may also qualify.

Through contractors, Bloomfield Township Senior Services will provide some or all of the following yard services: lawn mowing, leaf cleanup, bush trimming, gutter cleaning and snow removal. For more information, contact Jeff Howes at (248) 723-3512.

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impaired to enroll that person’s fingerprints and face for facial recognition into a database through the state of Michigan.

“We saw this program as another way for us to have a capability to deal with somebody who we may encounter that is nonverbal or unable to tell us who they are, who cares for them or where they live,” Birmingham Police Chief Scott Grewe said.

Through the program, if someone in the database ever gets lost and encounters police, the police can get ahold of someone who cares for them and help get them home to safety as quickly as possible. Officers can do so by using a live scan device or mobile fingerprint scanner.

“We like to help identify those who can’t identify themselves,” Ransom said.

VIP Enrollment not only benefits individuals with special needs and their fami-

lies, but it can protect police officers as well. With information in the database, an officer can be notified if an individual may not respond to directives. This way, the officers will know to change their tone to be more calm, if necessary.

There are currently about 750 VIP’s in the program. Ransom said that, at this time, they do not have statistics on people who have been sent home to safety through the program. Since the Birmingham Police Department only recently started the program, no additional statistics are available locally.

To enroll in the program, a parent or guardian must bring their loved one to the police station to submit fingerprints. They are instructed to bring a completed program enrollment form with a photo of their loved one. Providing a photo for facial recognition is optional, but fingerprints are required to participate. The program enrollment form can be found at michigan.gov/msp/services/vip.

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

Birmingham Police Officer Luxie Kouza demonstrates a fingerprint scanner, a device used for the VIP program.

Photo by Patricia O'Blenes

SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS

BUILDING UP WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.

According to the National Policing Institute, the number of women police officers has greatly increased since 1974, when there were only about 1,000 women police officers working in the United States. Now, it is estimated that there are about 96,000 women police officers. While the number has gone up significantly, only about 12% of police officers are women.

Local women recently shared their experiences and advice with C & G Newspapers on pursuing a career as a police officer.

Teresa Young is the executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department. She started her career as a 911 dispatcher in West Bloomfield and began rising in the ranks once she joined the Southfield Police Department in 2009.

While Young was in each position, she maximized her impact by taking on different roles and responsibilities throughout the department. For example, after she became a sworn officer in December 2009, she took the time to learn as much as she could. She worked the midnight shift and became an honor guard member, field training officer and evidence technician.

ABOVE: Detective L. McDonald has been with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division since 2011.

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Dr. Rona Wadle,

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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New Programs at Bloomﬁeld Township Senior Services

CAREGIVER CONNECT

This caregiver-guided program o ers respite, information and programs while care receivers are engaged in complimentary adult day service. Relief or respite improves caregivers’ well-being and ability to care for others. This program o ers valuable support to “take a breath” and is funded by our Exhale grant.

Wednesday, November 20 at 1pm

CALLING ALL FAMILY CAREGIVERS OF BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP!

Join us Wednesday, November 20 at 1pm

FRIENDSHIP CLUB OPENS IN DECEMBER

As we discuss the Exhale Caregiver grant goals and how to meet them. We invite your input on the “What, When and How” for this caregiver respite and resource program. Email ctvaroha@bloomﬁeldtwp.org to RSVP or request more information!

Friendship Club is Adult Day Service o ering engaging, fail-free programming for older adults experiencing dementia or memory challenges. ADS can maintain the highest level of ability through social connection in a safe, encouraging environment. Research shows participation can positively impact mood, sleep and family relationships. Subscribe to the Senior Service eNews to stay informed on future events! Call 248-723-3500 to add your contact information to our Interest List!

COMPANION CAFÉ FOR CAREGIVERS AND THEIR RECEIVERS!

Welcoming events for people 50+ experiencing memory challenges and their caregivers. Together you will enjoy activities and comradery with peers in a safe, positive and supportive setting. This monthly, two-hour program includes activities such as cra s, games and music. It provides social connection and inspires creativity while building trust and conﬁdence! Funding provided by Exhale.

Emily Day and ‘Neat, Clean & Organized’ gets homes staged for success

As a real estate professional, Emily Day has decades of experience working on behalf of buyers and sellers looking to get the best possible terms for what could possibly be the biggest decision and deal of their lifetimes.

According to Day, what that experience taught her is that properly preparing a home for sale is a big deal in and of itself.

She started Neat, Clean & Organized as a wordof-mouth referral service for both her clients and her fellow colleagues who were looking to take the property staging and preparation out of what can be an already complicated process. She has been able to explain and demonstrate the beneﬁts of home staging and how it a ects the sale of a property.

“It’s just so important. Not only does it o er immediate gratiﬁcation, but the results have continually proven a quick sale at the highest price possible.” Day said. “It’s really satisfying and great fun”

Day’s work starts with a consultation where she assesses how long a Neat, Clean & Organized project will take. “I’ll put together a summary. Some are two pages. The last one I did was nine,” Day said.

and rooms that will photograph well. Sellers begin the selling process on the internet before anybody walks through the house. Professional photographs are imperative” Day will create spaces as needed — an o ce, a storeroom, a breakfast nook — to maximize the home’s appeal.

“I make sure every square inch of the house is utilized and makes sense,” Day said. “My work allows the buyer to see the beneﬁts of every square inch.” The results of this transformation are o en dramatic.

Everything that comes next is designed to maximize the appeal and appearance of the property’s spaces, with the goal of making it as attractive to the prospective buyers as possible.

“My business model is di erent from other stagers. I don’t have a warehouse full of furniture and personal items. I don’t do that. I have found that most people have plenty of items in their home. With creative re-arrangements, some editing and minor improvements made, I can create spaces

“I have had people cry and not want to move anymore, stating” why didn’t we have you come years ago” I couldn’t be more proud and happy that I was able to help.” Day said. Real Estate doesnt need to be scary or overwhelming when you start with a plan. That’s what I do for the sellers and agents.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, call (248) 229-0147 or email emilyday2830@gmail.com.

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“I made it a point to diversify my career as much as I could so I could keep taking that next step. I’m always looking for what my next step is going to be,” Young said.

When Young was starting out, she said it took a long time to earn trust as a female officer.

“I think there was a perceived vulnerability that not just my coworkers, but even suspects out on the road underestimated me or targeted me just because I was a female. They thought that maybe I was weaker or easier to manipulate,” Young said.

Young said that being a woman in law enforcement, especially early on in a career, it can feel like “having a bad day” was not an option because it feels like everyone is looking at you.

“There are times where I came in with a chip on my shoulder, you know, I wanted to prove to everybody that I belonged here, and that I was going to go far in my career, and that no matter what was thrown at me, I was going to overcome it,” Young said.

Young urges women who are new to law enforcement to find a mentor. She adds

that it is important for female officers to remember who they wanted to be in the field in the first place.

“You are going to have a unique set of challenges that your male counterparts don’t have to deal with. You’re going to be judged a little harder, you’re going to be maybe criticized a little harsher,” Young said. “I think

Women and Weed

Women have historically been underrepresented in the cannabis industry. Only 22 percent of executive positions in the cannabis industry were held by women in 2021 according to a

MJBizDaily survey. While that number seems to be improving the past couple of years, NOXX Cannabis has always been an industry leader in promoting women and being inclusive with all hiring practices.

A majority of NOXX’s executive team is comprised of women. And three of the four Michigan dispensaries are led by women, including its newest one on Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge. Women excel in providing service that is empathetic, where employees listen carefully to customer questions and are committed to educating them on the best options given their unique circumstances.

“Cannabis still has a stigma where people don’t want to talk about using it, especially women and mothers,” Noxx Woodward’s general manager, Jess Troester says. “But many women have broken through that stigma. ey’ve realized that taking a

it’s all about not losing sight of who you are.”

Detective L. McDonald is with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division.

McDonald started at the Farmington Hills Police Department in November 2011 as a police service aide, which is a civilian position with the department. After graduating from the Oakland Police Academy in December 2012, she applied for a police position at the department. She completed several months of training and about nine years of working road patrol before moving to her current position.

When she first started working in law enforcement, she said there were not nearly as many female officers at the department as there are today. The Farmington Hills Police Department currently has 16 female sworn officers.

They also have a program to recruit women police officers. “Blue, Red & You” is a workshop for women who are interested in becoming a first responder. This program was developed in 2022 in efforts to recruit more women for careers at the Farmington Hills Police and Fire departments.

“I wanted to succeed and do well so that I could show the other female officers here, ‘Look what you can accomplish,’ and

just kind of be a mentor to the female officers that are coming in, just like I had mentors when I was coming in,” McDonald said.

Capt. Jennifer Miles is the commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. She started at the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 and has held several positions in her 25 years of service.

One of her many duties, which she began in 2009 and still does today, is a women’s self-defense program for civilian women throughout the county.

Miles is currently at the FBI National Academy to bring back skills in leadership, mindfulness and resilience to her agency.

“I think that we as women think and feel like every day you have to prove yourself that you belong there, and so every day is 100%. You don’t get to have a bad day,” Miles said.

Miles encourages anyone interested in law enforcement to come apply to make a difference in their community.

“We are the heart and soul of protection and making sure that everybody goes home to their family. So if there are things that are perceived injustices or just straight up injustices, come help us, from the inside, solve that,” Miles said.

gummy, for example, is a better option than having a glass of wine a er a long day, because it wont impact them the next day.”

Troester emphasizes the importance of having an attention to details. at’s critical in such a highly regulated industry. “ ere are speci c rules and regulations we have to follow and it’s critical to be detail orientated,.” she says.

NOXX has built a brand of inclusivity, where employees and customers from all demographics and backgrounds gather to learn about new products and enjoy existing ones. Troester herself came from a strong retail background working at Starbucks and Target before joining NOXX. She emphasizes the importance of direct communications with her sta and customers.

“I think the cannabis industry is a great one for women to work in because of the compassion and humility they bring to it is important,” Troester said. “Plus, the cannabis industry allows you to bring your own personality to work.”

Situated less than a mile from the Detroit Zoo on Woodward within a stone’s throw of the Ferndale border. It o ers over 50 strains of deli ower and allows customers to build their own ounce with deli-style service.

NOXX is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and is the only dispensary in the immediate area that is located directly on Woodward Avenue. Free and discreet delivery is available. Learn more by calling (248) 206-7134 or visit noxx.com.

General Manager. Jess Troester

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Capt. Jennifer Miles, commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, has been at the Sheriff’s Office for 25 years.

VOTERS FAVOR INCUMBENTS IN OAKLAND COUNTY RACES

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.

Oakland County executive

Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term as the county executive. The salary for this position is $221,336.

The Democratic incumbent, David Coulter, won with 416,742 votes (56.68%).

His Republican opponent, Nik Gjonaj, received 317,444 votes (43.18%).

There were 1,051 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.

Coulter, 64, has been the Oakland County executive since 2019. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Ferndale from 2010 to 2019, and on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2010. He has been a Ferndale resident for 33 years.

“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,” Coulter told C & G Newspapers in his election profile. “We are working to lower costs by making housing more affordable, improving public transportation, expanding mental health services and protecting women’s health care.”

Gjonaj did not respond to profile questionnaires or immediately return a request for comment by press time. According to his campaign website, Gjonaj is a Detroit native who was born and raised in a union household to Albanian immigrants. He currently works in the insurance industry. He campaigned on strengthening sup-

port for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and cutting government spending at the county while reducing property taxes. A stated top priority was directing more resources to schools and mental health services.

Neither candidate answered a request for comment by press time Nov. 6.

Oakland County sheriff

Two candidates competed for a fouryear term as the county sheriff. The salary for this position is $170,295.

The Republican incumbent, Michael Bouchard, prevailed with 445,165 votes (60.25%).

The Democratic challenger, Amrit Kohli, came up short at 292,454 votes (39.58%).

There were 1,248 unassigned write-in votes, accounting for 0.17%.

Prior to his current role as sheriff, Bouchard, 68, also served as a state senator, state representative and on the Beverly Hills Village Council. He has lived in Bloomfield for eight years.

In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Bouchard previously said that 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 the trust and transparency in the Sheriff’s Office. Public safety is not partisan.”

He did not answer a request for additional comment at press time Nov. 6.

His opponent, Kohli, 50, said in an interview that he originally wanted other Democrats to run, and that at one point he

planned to drop off the ballot. But when it was too late to make that change, he decided he would continue to make himself available as an option.

A Ferndale resident since 2006 — during which time there was a 10-year stay working in politics in Oakland, Calif., returning in 2011 — Kohli is a musician and software engineer with a cybersecurity degree. He ran on issues such as incarceration reform, including jail debt forgiveness so that inmates aren’t billed for their time there, reduced cost of commissary so third-party vendors don’t overcharge for basic items while in jail, and reduced cost of collect calls out of jail, which he said are too expensive for family members

receiving them.

He also ran on a promise of police reform.

“First, expose the count of lawsuits filed against and won against the Sheriff’s Office for wrongful deaths, as well as drug overdose statistics and incidents of police violence, and how many officers were involved in those incidents. I would want to expose whatever I can, legally,” Kohli said. “Really, I want more insight into any violence happening with the Sheriff’s Office, because we simply don’t know. And then we should modify policy so it’s harder for police to use excessive force.”

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ELECTION RESULTS:

Representative in State Legislature - 53rd District

Democrat Brenda Carter defeated Republican Melissa Schultz with 65.86% of the votes. Schultz received 34.14% of votes.

Representative in State Legislature - 54th District

In a close race for the 54th District State House of Representatives seat, Donni Steele won with 52.42% against Shadia Martini with 47.58% of the votes.

County Commissioner - 9th District

Angela N. Powell received 69.50% of votes in the County Commissioner race for the 9th District. Her opponent, Eugene Davis Sr., received 30.17% of the vote.

Beverly Hills Village Council

Four candidates ran for the three open seats on Beverly Hills’ Village Council. The three winning candidates are Tim Mercer with 27.41% of the vote, Tracy Kecskemeti with 27.18% and Ryan O’Gorman with 25.63%. Bill Eisenman did not win a seat on council with 19.27% of the vote.

Franklin Village President

David Goldberg won the race to be the next village of Franklin president with 61.34% of the vote. His opponent, Bachir Chamma, received 38.08%.

Franklin Trustee

Six candidates competed for three village of Franklin trustee positions. Winning the seats are Michael Seltzer with 24.54%, Angelina Marie Sulaka with 22.03% and Abigail Gates with 18.65% of votes. Fred Gallasch earned 15.08% of votes, Chris King 14.02% and Anthony Schonek 5.38%.

Birmingham Public Schools Board of Education

Four candidates went after three Birmingham Public Schools board member positions. Amy Hochkammer received the most votes with 28.99%. Jennifer Rass earned 26.87% and Jason Tejani 24.95%, so they also received a spot on the board, defeating Nancy Pomish with 18.88% of votes.

Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education

The three open seats on Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education went to Jason R. Abel with 19.98%, Michelle Southward with 19.00% and Lindsay G. Baker with 18.76%. Candidates who did not earn a spot on the board were Jonathan VanGemert with 16.21%, Brynn Stevenson with 9.50%, Siva Kumar, who previously dropped out of the race, with 8.31% and Evon I. Rienecke with 7.92%.

Southfield Township Trustee

Six candidates vied for four Southfield Township trustee positions. Democrat Vincent Borowski received the most votes with 21%. Other winning candidates include Democrat John B. Ross with 20.61%, Democrat Michael C. Fayz with 20.27% and Republican John Clark with 15.44% of votes. Losing candidates include Republican Paul A. Newitt, who received 14.94%, and Amber R. Taylor, with no party affiliation, who received 7.56% of votes.

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Chickens

“the keeping, raising, or breeding of animals including farm animals and non-domestic animals and reptiles (except domesticated cats, dogs, canaries, parakeets, parrots, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, rabbits and similar animals commonly kept as pets) shall be prohibited, and except as may be permitted by and under conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals.”

The debate amongst the people of Beverly Hills is whether the wording “similar animals commonly kept as pets” includes chickens.

“I appreciate that we have many residents who have opinions on the issue of chickens as pets,” Beverly Hills Council President John George said. “We’ve heard from many residents who have opinions on the matter, and their feedback has been heard. We look forward to the Michigan court system providing guidance on our code, and we will reevaluate the matter once the court process is complete.”

from page 1A Hills.

Several residents have spoken out during the public comment portion of several Village Council meetings, making a case against keeping chickens as pets in Beverly

“I think we all live in an environment where we know we have laws and rules and ordinances, and the expectation is, as good citizens, that we comply with those,” said

resident Kent Anderson. “That if we had an issue, that we would find a legal and appropriate way to deal with that problem. And as leaders of the community, I think it is vitally important and essential to the integrity of the council that all of you comply with every law, ordinance and rule in the community. And it appears that that is not the case.”

Some residents have also shared that they want the council to move on from this issue to focus on other things.

“You are playing games with the wording of a very established ordinance to get what you want when you don’t get your way,” resident Tom Maxwell said. “As elected officials in front of our village, please stop putting the people in our village through this issue again. You have more important issues to handle and to resolve and to spend our tax dollars on.”

The debate of whether or not backyard chickens should be allowed is nothing new to the village.

A change.org petition titled “Allow resident of Beverly Hills, Mi to keep Chickens on their Property” went out in 2018 and collected 420 supporters.

In the petition description, several benefits of owning chickens were stated to back up the argument that backyard chickens should be allowed. Some of the benefits

listed include sustainability, companionship and insect control.

“It is our belief that small backyard flocks will help residents live more sustainable lifestyles, reduce food and yard waste output, control insect pests, build topsoil and provide a superior local source of eggs and meat,” the petition states. “Hens do not crow like roosters, their waste is a highly effective fertilizer unlike dog and cat feces, they have kind and gentle dispositions and give both children and adults companionship along with a home grown source of protein.”

A few years later, in 2021, the Beverly Hills Village Council considered the approval of backyard chickens, and in response, some residents posted anti-backyard chicken signs.

Damon Hrydziuszko appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeals Sept. 9 seeking an interpretation of the village ordinance in question. He argued that his ownership of chickens as pets falls within the exception of “similar animals commonly kept as pets.” He argued that chickens are commonly kept as pets.

On Sept. 20, the chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals sent Hrydziuszko written notice that chickens do not fall under the exception stated by the village ordinance.

Photo provided by Racheal Hrydziuszko

There is an ongoing debate within Beverly Hills on whether the current ordinance prohibits owning chickens as pets.

Oakland

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Oakland County prosecuting attorney

Two candidates ran for one four-year term as the county’s prosecuting attorney, a position that pays a salary of $191,281.

The Democrat incumbent, Karen McDonald, received 419,935 votes (57.63%), while her Republican opponent, Scott Farida, received 307,681 votes (42.23%).

There were 1,000 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.

Prior to her current role as prosecuting attorney, McDonald, 54, served as a judge in the Oakland County Circuit Court. She has been a resident of Birmingham for 16 years.

In her election profile for C & G Newspapers, McDonald said that her goals are “keeping Oakland County safe by working with law enforcement to keep dangerous criminals off the streets” and “holding criminals accountable, including the Oxford High School shooter and his parents, while also fighting for justice for crime victims and their families,” as well as focusing resources on groups addressing gun violence, human trafficking and hate crimes.

In an email Nov. 6, McDonald said, “I’m grateful to all of the people who supported and voted for me. I’m humbled and thankful that hundreds of thousands of Oakland County voters have again put their trust in me. The prosecutor plays a critical role in keeping the community safe, and I am committed to ensuring justice for all.”

Farida, 34, an attorney who has lived in West Bloomfield for about 30 years, said in his election profile that he wants to “depoliticize prosecution” and refocus the prosecutor’s office on matters of 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,” Farida said previously. “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 clerk and register of deeds

Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.

Lisa Brown, the Democratic incumbent, won with 406,615 votes (56.55%).

Brown’s Republican challenger, Barb Pallotta, received 311,267 votes (43.29%).

In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Brown shared that her goal is 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.”

Pallotta previously served as the clerk for Independence Township.

In her election profile, she stated that one of her goals is to advocate for election integrity and local control of elections.

She also shared that she wants to initiate “immediate alerts about potential fraud activity to secure all Register of Deed property records 24/7” and “Reassess online services and the merit of associated fees to improve access to public records.”

Oakland County treasurer

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

The Democratic incumbent, Robert Wittenberg, won reelection, garnering 383,503 votes (53.52%). His Republican opponent, Donna Blake, received 331,837 votes (46.31%).

Wittenberg, 43, has been a resident of Huntington Woods for 29 years. He stated in his election profile for C & G Newspapers, “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.”

Saturday, November 30, 2024 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)

Troy High School - 4777 Northﬁeld Parkway (South of Long Lake, between Crooks and Coolidge) Show Hours 9am-4pm

The Troy Woman’s Association is proud to announce the 52nd annual Elf Shelf arts and crafts show. Coming to Troy High School the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 30th, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Show features 200 booths of handcrafted items. Troy High School is located at 4777 Northfield Parkway, south of Long Lake between Crooks and Coolidge. A $3 donation benefits local charities. The Troy Women’s Association is an all-volunteer, non-profit. Members raise money and support 30 different organizations in the community that benefit young and old. General membership meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month, at the Troy Boys and Girls Club, 3670 John R Rd. at 7:00PM. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit our website www.Troywomensassociation.org or call 248-988-0426

POLICE SAY DATA BREACH COULD PLAY A ROLE

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — Packages containing iPhones continue to be stolen around metro Detroit, even after the arrest of a suspect.

“The investigation has led us to believe there is an information leak at either the freight company or cellphone service provider as multiple suspects unrelated to each other have direct information on expected iPhone deliveries,” a press release from the Troy Police Department said.

Police have recently arrested other suspects tied to the case.

The first suspect, Yohangel Martin Polanco Melo, was arraigned after being arrested in connection to multiple package thefts in metro Detroit that specifically targeted iPhone deliveries to residential addresses. The 23-year-old is reportedly in the United States illegally.

He was arraigned in 52-4 District Court Oct. 17, where he was charged with two counts of larceny between $1,000 and $20,000, and three counts of larceny between $200 and $1,000. His bond was set at $50,000, no 10%.

Officers with the Troy Police Department said it was not an isolated incident.

On Oct. 21, 22 and 24, Troy’s Directed Patrol Unit identified and located multiple suspects involved in iPhone package thefts in the area.

On Oct. 21, a suspect was tracked into Sterling Heights and was arrested with the assistance of Sterling Heights detectives. Inside the vehicle there were a total of three stolen packages, from Utica, Southfield, and

the one the suspect was reportedly observed stealing in Sterling Heights. The packages consisted of three tablets and a sim card.

On Oct. 22, a suspect vehicle went to West Bloomfield, where it was stopped with assistance of the West Bloomfield Police Department, the Troy Special Investigations Unit, and South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium task force officers. Four suspects in the vehicle were arrested and transported to West Bloomfield. Five iPhones were later recovered inside the vehicle.

On Oct. 24, a suspect drove to a residence in Troy and loitered in the area for several hours. The suspect, later identified as 34-year-old Jose Junior Rosario, was wearing a FedEx jacket and hat.

An iPhone package was eventually delivered to the residential area, and the suspect walked up to the front porch, only to find that the owner, who was home, had already retrieved the package. However, in what seemed like good fortune for the suspect, the homeowner had left a MacBookPro laptop to be returned in a package on the porch. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the suspect grabbed the laptop package and drove off, police said.

Officers maintained surveillance until a traffic stop was made, and the suspect was taken into custody without incident. In the trunk of the vehicle a total of 16 brand-new iPhones and a brand-new iPad, all still in the boxes, were located.

Rosario was arraigned in 52-4 District Court on Oct. 25, where he was charged with five counts of larceny from mail and driving on a suspended license. He is from New York and was arrested with his U.S. passport in his possession, police said. Rosario’s bond was set at $150,000, no 10%.

“We commend both our Directed Patrol Unit and Special Investigations Unit for

their hard work and dedication to this case,” a press release from the Troy Police Department said. “We would also like to thank the Sterling Heights Police Department, SONIC and West Bloomfield Police Department for their assistance on these cases.”

People are encouraged to arrange for a signature to be required upon delivery or to pick phones and tablets up from a local retailer.

For more information, visit troymi.gov/ departments/police/index.php.

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Bloomfield

mission to “convince them the township’s roads need to be fixed.”

“Lastly, we need to make sure there are responses to problems brought to us by our residents. Bloomfield Township is one of the finest communities in the state, and we need to keep it that way and always seek continuous improvement,” McCready said.

Walsh — who has served as township supervisor since 2020 — said she first decided to run as a trustee eight years ago because “the township had lost its way.”

“It was mired in infighting on the board, community outrage at almost every meeting, an unhappy workforce filled with union grievances, many citizen lawsuits, slashed services and staffing levels from 2009-2019, and almost losing the Maple and Telegraph northwest corner to a 4 story storage facility instead of the current restaurants, shops, and businesses. In 2019, the State of Michigan intervened and put Bloomfield Township on a corrective action plan due to inadequate financing of key programs like retirements, and the world became divided due to Covid,” she said in a statement following the election.

She said she saw that further change was needed, so she decided to run for supervisor to “bring stability, honor, prosperity, and identity back to the Township I lived in and loved my entire life.”

“The community put their trust in me to get us out of the darkness and back into the light. Together we turned the Township around completely and although there were more plans for improvement and growth in a second term, I proudly leave the Township in the best shape it has been in since 2009. With a complete overhaul of budgeting, bringing technology upgrades, giving the leadership a chance to revamp their departments based on the needs of today, no drama or fighting at the board level for almost 4 years, and working with developers to bring new ideas that focused on businesses that benefit the community, together we brought Bloomfield Township out of the drama and financial issues and into the light of prosperity with a roadmap to success with the 5-year strategic plan.”

Walsh said there is much for the community to be proud of in Bloomfield Township.

“After 8 years of being on the board, as I transition from Supervisor, back to resident, I look forward to seeing the Township continue to thrive on the path of growth and prosperity that we built together. Thank you to everyone I met along the way that made the last 8 years so memorable. I thank you for your trust, your kindness, your friendship, and your shared love of Bloomfield Township. I know I will cross paths with many of you again, so this isn’t goodbye, but simply until we meet again,” she said in a statement.

Incumbent Township Clerk Martin Brook, a Democrat, and Treasurer Michael Schostak, a Republican, who each ran unopposed for their seats, were both reelected. Brook retained his seat with 16,818 votes, and approximately 770 votes were cast for write-ins. Schostak was reelected with 17,916 votes, and around 377 votes were cast for write-ins.

In the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees race, incumbents Neal Barnett, Valerie Sayles Murray and Christopher Kolinski were reelected, along with newcomer Mark Antakli. Barnett, a Republican, had the most votes with 14,705, followed by Murray, a Democrat, with 13,864; Kolinski, a Republican, with 13,595; and Antakli, a Republican, with 13,584 votes, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division. Malissa Bassardet, a Republican, was close behind with 13,343, followed by Oscar Garner Jr., a Democrat, with 13,241, and Roman Grigoriev, a Democrat, with 12,575. In addition, 175 votes were cast for write-ins.

In the race for Bloomfield Township Library Board — which was uncontested — Keith Carduner, Dani Gillman, Judy Lindstrom, Joan Luksik, Joy Murray and Shane Spradlin were elected. Lindstrom earned the most votes with 11,449, followed by Gillman with 11,142, and Murray with 10,881. Carduner earned 10,668 votes, Luksik received 10,536 votes, and Spradlin earned 10,084 votes. Around 337 votes were cast for write-ins.

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

CRIME WATCH

Thousands of dollars in perfume stolen from beauty store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department was dispatched to Ulta Beauty, located at 2161 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud in progress at approximately 8 p.m. Nov. 2.

A customer from inside of the store called to report two females stealing merchandise. Once officers arrived it was discovered that the two suspects had already left the building. A store manager described one of the suspects as a Black woman, approximately 20-30 years old, with shoulderlength straight black hair. She was wearing a black zip-up top and gray leggings. The second suspect was described as a Black woman, approximately 20-30 years old, with long braided black hair and wearing a white jacket and gray leggings. Police said approximately $3,000 of perfume was stolen.

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Checks stolen, cashed

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a stolen checkbook from a private residence near Long Lake and Telegraph roads Nov. 1 with multiple checks fraudulently written and cashed.

The resident reported that at the end of September he met a woman at a bar and invited her back to his home. Soon after, he discovered one check book missing from his office desk. After checking his bank account, he discovered four checks, with a forged signature, had been written to people he didn’t know. The four checks were cashed and totaled over $24,000. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Scammer poses as Geek Squad member

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 24, at approximately 3 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Shepardbush Street for a

report of fraud.

A 53-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman reported that they had attempted to contact Best Buy regarding a TV repair. They stated that an employee on the phone directed them to Geek Squad for assistance. However, an unknown suspect who was claiming to be a Geek Squad employee convinced them to provide their driver’s license and Social Security numbers. Shortly after receiving this information, the suspect began withdrawing money from their bank account. An investigation is ongoing.

Resident accused of assault

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to a residence for a report of assault around 6 p.m. Oct. 23. A 75-year-old Rochester woman said she had visited a 40-yearold woman’s home to pick up items that belonged to her son.

Upon arriving at the home, the Rochester woman reported, the resident was verbally aggressive. The Rochester woman said that as she attempted to enter her vehicle, the resident allegedly pulled her out and allegedly began physically assaulting her. The investigation is ongoing.

Social media interaction leads to crypto wallet scam

BIRMINGHAM — A 46-year-old man told police that on Oct. 24 he met an unidentified female through a social media app.

He said she persuaded him to invest in a crypto wallet, but after depositing funds and attempting to withdraw, the man discovered that the wallet was a scam. An investigation is ongoing.

$19K in designer handbags stolen from boutique

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 24, officers were dispatched to a retail store in the 300 block of East Maple around noon for a retail fraud that had just occurred.

The boutique owner, a 48-year-old West Bloomfield woman, said a female customer hid something in front of her waist as she exited the store. The suspect and her male companion drove away in a gray minivan; meanwhile, the store owner noticed that several designer handbags valued at more than $19,000 were missing. An investigation is ongoing.

Intoxicated driver runs red lights

BIRMINGHAM — Police were dispatched to the area of North Old Woodward and Oak on Oct. 23 at approximately 10 a.m. for a report of a possibly intoxicated person driving erratically and running red lights.

The suspect, a 57-year-old Birmingham woman, was in her vehicle parked at Pembroke and Graefield. Officers detected signs of alcohol intoxication and conducted field sobriety evaluations. The driver was arrested and issued a citation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and for having open intoxicants in a vehicle.

Phone stolen from porch after delivery

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 24 at approximately noon, officers were dispatched to the 400 block of Henley for a report of larceny.

The victim, a 41-year-old resident, reported that a new phone delivered to his home was stolen from his porch shortly after being dropped off by the delivery service.

Witnesses saw an unidentified male

taking the package from the porch and leaving the scene in a silver sedan. An investigation is ongoing.

Laptop stolen from parked car

BIRMINGHAM — A 54-year-old Birmingham woman reported that a laptop and related equipment valued at more than $2,200 were stolen from her vehicle in the Park Street parking structure Oct. 28. She said she believes she locked her vehicle, but did not notice any damage to her car. An investigation is ongoing.

Birmingham man arrested for intoxicated driving

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Oct. 25, an officer saw a driver on southbound Old Woodward Avenue fail to stop at a red light and then turn left on Willits.

The officer stopped the vehicle and conducted field sobriety evaluations after detecting signs of intoxication in the driver, a 46-year-old Birmingham man. The man was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated.

— Mary Genson and Mary Beth Almond

Franklin

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voting I predicted heavier turnout in the precincts on Election Day and was hoping we would get closer to a 90% turnout,” Bingham said in an email.

The Gray Dog Café gets its liquor license

Village of Franklin voters decided they want a new cafe in town to sell alcohol — they approved the Grey Dog Cafe Liquor License 85.92% to 14.08%.

Owner Lisa MacDonald plans to open the cafe at 32644 Franklin Road in 2025. MacDonald is a personal trainer and the owner of Driven By Lisa MacDonald.

The village is only allowed two businesses with Class C on-premises liquor license. Since the first license is held by The Franklin, The Gray Dog will hold the only other open one available.

“I’m excited that it did pass and I’m looking forward to being able to now move forward with our plans and get started on the next steps of the project,” MacDonald said. MacDonald said she plans to make the cafe into a gathering space fueled by coffee in the morning and wine in the evening.

Library sees support for proposal

The village of Franklin showed support for their local library at the polls when 66.22% voted in favor of a millage proposal; 33.78% voted against the proposal.

Rick David, the treasurer of the Franklin Public Library board of directors, said, “The library board was pleased to see the villagers indicate the continued support for our library. It’s a valued community resource, and their support allows us to continue to provide all the resources that we can to live up to our mission statement, which is to be an educational resource for lifelong learners.”

This proposal is a 0.2018 mill library tax. Prior to this, the library had a tax of 1 mill that was approved in 1973. However, it eventually dropped below 0.6 mill due to the Headlee Amendment. Instead of changing the original tax of 1 mill, the measure will be a new tax of just over 20 cents on each $1,000 of taxable value. One mill equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value.

Library officials estimate that the village will collect $90,000 in the levy’s first year.

Funds from this millage will go toward operation and maintenance costs of the Franklin Public Library.

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

The Village of Beverly Hills Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:30

at 18500 W. 13 Mile Road to receive comments on a proposed ordinance

codifcation of the current Code, would be published by CivicPlus, LLC, and consist of

through

Copies of the proposed amendment are available for review at the Village Offce. Interested parties are encouraged to attend and

however, if you are unable to attend the public hearing you may submit comments in writing to the Council prior to the meeting or by emailing the Village Clerk at krutkowski@villagebeverlyhills.com. There is also a Zoom option available: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86340261696 Meeting ID: 863 4026 1696 Dial in: 646-876-9923

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 11/13/2024

Kristin Rutkowski Village Clerk

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

22A/ BIRMINGHAM-BLOOMFIELD EAGLE • NOVEMBER 13, 2024

NOV. 13

The Birmingham Musicale: Hear “Salute to America” with Windscape Trio and Terra Voce Ensemble, 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham, thebirminghammusicale.org

NOV. 16

Chamber Music Detroit: Hear Grammy award-winning mezzo soprano Kelley O’Connor and Washington National Opera director and composer Robert Spano, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, cmdetroit. org/2024-25/oconnor-spano

Bon Odori dance and concert: Featuring Japanese instrumental group Sakura, 2-3 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

NOV. 21

StoryTime Guild meeting: Hear from childrens author Katharine Metropolis about techniques for engaging and keeping attention of young audiences, 10-11:30 a.m., Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, storytimeguild.weebly.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

NOV. 22

Chamber Music Detroit: Relic Ensemble “journeys into the underworld” with music by Monteverdi, Telemann, Campra and more, 7:30 p.m. (pre-concert talk at 7 p.m.), Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit. org/2024-25/relic

NOV. 23

Fibonacci Day: Honor Italian mathematician Leonardo of Pisa by exploring how his famous sequence appears in numbers, spirals and natural world, activities free with general admission, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/explore/ programs/events

DEC. 6-8

Winter Markt: Features artist and vendor displays, European cuisine, holiday lights, ice sculptures, live entertainment, Santa House, Kinderhaus children’s activity area and warming stations, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, also tree lighting at 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Snow Queen and Frozen Princess appearances from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, and horse-drawn carriage rides from 2-8 p.m. Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, allinbirmingham.com/ visitors/wintermarkt

DEC.

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

Breakfast with Santa: Presented by Birmingham Youth Assistance, includes full-sit down breakfast and personal visit with Santa, also animal balloons, clown, craft goodie bag and Seaholm High School Symphony Ensemble performance, 9 and 11:30 a.m., The Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham, birminghamyouthassistance.org/event-details-regis tration/breakfast-with-santa-4

DEC. 15

Chamber Music Detroit: Hear The Sebastians: Holiday Baroque, 4 p.m., Seligman Performing Arts Center, 22305 W. 13 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, chambermusicdetroit.org/2024-25/sebastians

ONGOING

Public lectures: Hear artist Leung Chi Wo Nov. 13, photographer Leonard Suryajaya Nov. 21 and furniture designer Jomo Tariku Dec. 5, 6-7:30 p.m., Cranbrook Academy of Art, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookart.edu/events/list

‘Present Laughter’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 5-8 and 12-15, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com

‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Performance by

Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 22-24 and 29-30 and Dec. 1, 5-8 and 12-15, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheons at 10:30 a.m. most Fridays, next guests are State Rep. Mark Tisdale Nov. 15 and club President Dick Bradley Nov. 22, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, lunch RSVP by previous Mondays, seniormensclub@ gmail.com, seniormensclubbirmingham.com

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Speakers and luncheons at 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, next guest is Heritage Handbells Dec. 10, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP to Chris at (248) 303-7339 two weeks prior to each event, thebirminghammetropoli tanwomensclub.weebly.com

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

Monthly meetups: Find clubs for books, movies and fiber arts (meets bimonthly), Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 6425800, btpl.org

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STERLING HEIGHTS — The online beauty shop LOOKFANTASTIC recently revealed a study that says Sterling Heights is the No. 1 U.S. city for slowing down skin aging. Sterling Heights’ overall rating was 81.15 out of 100, just 0.1 ahead of second-place Anchorage, Alaska.

“Sterling Heights has an extremely high quiet area score, which means residents can get lots of beauty sleep, helping to slow down signs of aging,” LOOKFANTASTIC said in a press release.

“The city has 1901 sunlight hours and a low average UV index of 2.92 throughout the year, which means residents can enjoy the sun without the harsh effects of UV radiation.”

Ann Arbor also made the study’s top 10 list, at ninth place. Learn more about the study by visiting lookfantastic.com/c/health-beauty/face/best-cities-to-keepskin-youthful.

Museum remembers U.S. Navy pilot on 100th birthday FERNDALE — On his 100th birthday, the Ferndale Historical Museum remembered the life of Ferndale resident Judson Neff Berger, a U.S. Navy pilot who died in an airplane crash. Berger, born Oct. 14, 1924, grew up in Ferndale, having lived on West Oakridge Street, and graduated from Ferndale Schools. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943. On March 17, 1946, Berger and four other pilots were at Naval Air Station Grosse Ile to sign out three aircraft, SNJ5 advanced trainers. That afternoon, Berger’s aircraft spun out of control and crashed in what is known today as Geary Park, then known as Catalpa Park. According to the Historical Museum, the aircraft was traveling at an

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Police apprehend juveniles in possession of stolen firearm

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield police were contacted and responded to two individuals playing with a firearm inside a vehicle at 5:55 p.m. Oct. 20. Officers responded and located the vehicle in the 22000 block of West 10 Mile Road. Police ordered the individuals out of the vehicle, and they complied. Officers located a firearm inside the vehicle and determined that the firearm had been reported as stolen. Since the suspects were juveniles, they were transported to Children’s Village.

Suspects break items in home invasion

SOUTHFIELD — Multiple women showed up to a resident’s home on Knob Woods Drive at 6:11 a.m. Oct. 8 and broke multiple items inside, according to a police report. The suspects gained entry through a window.

iPad sale turns into robbery

SOUTHFIELD — A person met up with two individuals to purchase two iPads at 4:05 p.m. Oct. 17. During the transaction, the victim did not feel like the transaction was legitimate and decided he no longer wanted to go through with the sale.

The suspect then made threats and held his hand under his sweatshirt, demanding the victim hand over the chain he was wearing and money, or else he would be killed. The victim complied and handed over the items. Officers were able to identify suspects via the CCTV footage provided by a nearby business. Two suspects were taken into custody without incident.

Two dirt bikes stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14, an unknown person broke into the complainant’s garage and stole two dirt bikes near Butternut Avenue and Crooks Road.

Hype House broken into

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:41 a.m. Oct. 17, an unknown person smashed a window and stole multiple items of clothing from Hype House at 212 W. 11 Mile Road.

Resident loses $5K in fake arrest warrant

TROY — A resident of Miracle Drive reported Oct. 15 that she was contacted via phone by an unknown suspect claiming to be from the Troy Police Department.

The suspect claimed she had a warrant for her arrest and needed to pay to clear her name. The vic-

to the barcode provided to her via WhatsApp.

The resident went to Walmart and gave the Walmart attendant $4,000 cash, and they sent the money through the provided barcode. The resident then went to Kroger and purchased $1,000 in gift cards and provided the numbers on the back to the suspect.

Intoxicated driver crashes into tow truck

TROY — Officers were dispatched to southbound Interstate 75 and Maple Road for a report of a vehicle crash involving a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and a tow truck at 1:27 a.m. Oct. 19.

The driver of the Town and Country, a 26-year-old woman from Madison Heights, was determined to be at fault for the crash. While speaking with the driver, officers noted her eyes were bloodshot and watery, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from her breath.

She was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted she performed poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.141% blood alcohol content.

The driver was arrested.

Vehicle crash results from inebriated driving

TROY — Officers were dispatched at 8:44 p.m. Oct. 19 to Crooks Road and West South Boulevard for a report of a vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, officers found a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado in the intersection with the engine on fire. Officers spoke to the driver, a 38-year-old man from Rochester Hills, and noted his eyes were glassy and bloodshot, he was stuttering, and there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his breath.

A preliminary breath test showed his blood alcohol content to be 0.23%.

Woman accuses 81-year-old man of punching her

BIRMINGHAM — A 40-year-old woman from Westland told police Oct. 16 that an 81-year-old man with whom she was in a platonic relationship physically assaulted her.

Witnesses stated that the suspect approached the victim’s vehicle, opened the passenger door, and punched the victim, according to a police report. An investigation was ongoing.

Scammer poses as Microsoft

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 a.m. on Oct. 17, officers were dispatched to the 400 block

fraud.

A 51-year-old woman stated that she had received a virus pop-up on her computer with a number to call.

She called the number, but, suspecting the number was a scam, she hung up the phone and called a phone number for Microsoft that she found on the internet. The phone number she found was not Microsoft, but a scammer. The scammer convinced the victim to download remote access software, withdraw money from her bank account, and send bitcoin to the scammer. An investigation was ongoing.

Troy man arrested after aggressive behavior

BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 20 at approximately 1 a.m., officers on patrol identified a 22-year-old man from Troy being escorted from a nearby bar. Officers spoke to the security staff of the bar, who stated that the suspect was acting aggressively towards other patrons at the bar.

The suspect was allowed back into the bar, and then later was escorted out again. This time the individual was much more aggressive and had to be subdued by officers. The suspect was placed under arrest and was given a citation for disorderly conduct.

Juvenile arrested for stealing from sporting goods store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police responded to Dicks Sporting Goods, at 2105 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud in progress at approximately 5:45 p.m. Oct. 13. Store employees stated the suspect left the store with $598.96 in assorted merchandise and was fleeing in a white Volkswagen. Officers located the vehicle in the parking lot of the plaza and initiated a traffic stop. A juvenile female was placed under arrest, and all of the merchandise was recovered. The suspect was processed and transported to the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility on a separate warrant.

Home invasion reported

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers responded to a home invasion that occurred in the 1700 block of S. Golf Ridge Drive at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

The homeowner was away from the residence between 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. and returned to find his home rummaged through. It is believed that suspect(s) entered through an unlocked sliding glass door. The

Man arrested after stealing electronics from Target

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