Election evaluation
Local clerks detail how things went for the general election
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD/FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON
HILLS — With the general election having come and gone, local clerks can now breathe a sigh of relief.
This year, residents had more options than ever to vote, and clerks from local municipalities recently shared details about how things went this election season.
This year, as has been the case in the past, voters could vote in person or via an absentee ballot. However, what was new for this year’s general election was the opportunity to vote early, as there were nine days of early voting prior to Nov. 5.
According to Farmington Hills City Clerk Carly Lindahl, unofficially,
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STILL ON HOLD
Highest offer yet made to purchase former Roosevelt Elementary School building
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
KEEGO HARBOR/WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents who have been awaiting the fate of the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor still don’t have a final decision. Prior to closing in 2022, Roosevelt, which
is more than 100 years old, was the longest continuously operating school building in Oakland County.
In 2023, in a 5-2 decision, West Bloomfield School District Board of Education members passed a recommendation to demolish the Roosevelt building and playground.
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The West Bloomfield School District received a $2.5 million offer to purchase the former Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor. According to an attorney representing the district, the building is not for sale.
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Local clerks recently shared a positive report about how things went at their respective precincts this election season. One of the voting sites for the general election Nov. 5 was the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
SECOND FRONT PAGE
Local high school girls basketball players to watch
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
The high school girls basketball season is right around the corner, and there’s a lot of talent coming out of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County.
The first games of the season are scheduled to take place after Dec. 2, and there’s plenty of high-level talent expected to make a name for themselves this season.
Below are players to watch in the C & G Newspapers coverage area.
Junior Guard Sheridan Beal, West Bloomfield
There’s nothing more important for an incoming underclassman at the varsity level than guidance, and Beal has had plenty of that during her two seasons.
West Bloomfield head coach Darrin McAllister described Beal last season as a “sponge,” soaking up all the knowledge and lessons from watching a loaded senior group consisting of Division 1 basketball players last season.
With Indya and Summer Davis (University of Georgia), Destiny Washington, and Kendall Hendrix (Loyola University Chicago) all graduated, the Lakers will lean
on Beal to continue West Bloomfield’s success.
In her two seasons, Beal has been a part of two state finals trips, starting in last season’s state championship win over Grand Blanc.
Beal played 22 minutes and contributed 3 points, three rebounds, and an assist as West Bloomfield dominated in a 60-30 win, but Beal was undoubtedly one of the core reasons the Lakers made it in the first place.
Throughout the season, Beal made big shot after big shot, helping West Bloomfield hold a 27-1 record on the season.
She’s a physical guard that can score from anywhere on the court and isn’t afraid to draw contact.
Do not be surprised if West Bloomfield continues to be successful on the shoulders of Beal, who has all-State caliber talent.
Sophomore Guard Cecelia Arico, Detroit Country Day
It was just last season when Arico was helping the Yellowjackets earn a 19-6 record and a district championship, but now a year later she’s regarded as one of the top players not just in the class of 2027 but in the state.
A dynamic scorer from all three levels,
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Fall Motor City Comic Con provides opportunity for fun and elaborate cosplay
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
The third annual Fall Motor City Comic Con Nov. 8-10 took over the Suburban Collection showplace in Novi and provided the perfect opportunity for people to
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cosplay as their favorite comic book, film or television heroes.
AJ and Elise Conte, of Madison Heights, came to the show dressed as steampunk versions of Doctor Octopus and Lady Octopus from the Spider-Man comic universe. AJ Conte said he has been cosplaying
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as “Doc Ock” for the last two years and decided to do the steampunk version as a way to mix up his costume. He said they thrift shop for the clothing parts of their costumes and he handcrafts the mechanical tentacles.
“It was his idea for us to do, like, a couples costume. He actually showed me the
outfit I could wear, and he actually made the tentacles,” said Elise Conte.
The tentacles were made with a PVC skeleton to give it shape and downspout tubing. He then hand-painted the tentacles so that they appeared to be copper. He utilized video
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Detroit Country Day sophomore Cecelia Arico puts up a shot during a game last season.
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‘We’ve got some momentum here’
Another development project announced for Farmington
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — The city of Farmington’s aspiration to add more housing recently got a boost, as the city announced that a 30-unit apartment community is set to be developed.
Construction is slated to begin sometime next spring at the site of the former Groves-Walker American Legion Post 346 building, located at 31775 Grand River Ave.
The Groves-Walker American Legion Post was demolished and relocated to 21023 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills.
Cervi Construction, a Livonia-based developer, is leading the project, according to a press release from the city of Farmington.
At press time, a representative from Cervi Construction had not replied to an opportunity to comment.
According to Todd Craft, who is the
chairman of Farmington’s Downtown Development Authority board, the development is an approximately two-year project that will consist of three-story townhome-style apartments with two bedrooms and two baths and a one-car attached garage.
The apartment units will each be approximately 1,450 square feet.
There will be four buildings, with two in the front and two in the back.
The name selected for the apartment community is Legion Square. Rental prices are expected to be around $2,000 per month.
In recognition of the Groves-Walker American Legion Post, a commemorative plaque is set to be installed at the site, which is located close to downtown Farmington.
According to Craft, the exterior design will be made up of brick and stone.
He shared some thoughts about the project.
“It fits into the master plan for that area,” Craft said. “We hope that this will be a catalyst project and spur some more development in that east end of town.”
According to Farmington Assistant
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The American Legion Post 346 building was recently demolished. A new apartment complex is slated to be developed at the site, located at 31775 Grand River Ave.
Emergency preparedness public awareness campaign launched
WEST BLOOMFIELD — This month, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division launched a campaign known as “Know Your Plan. Be Alert.”
The public awareness initiative is encouraging residents to “stay informed, stay safe and know their emergency plan.”
“Being prepared for emergencies is more than just gathering supplies for an emergency kit; it means knowing where to turn for accurate and upto-date safety information when seconds count,” Col. James F. Grady II, who is the director of the Michigan State Police, stated via a press release.
“Signing up to receive emergency alerts is a critical part of emergency preparation and doing so will ensure that when an emergency happens, you are in the know with real-time accurate information.”
A statewide billboard campaign that is utilizing funds from the State Homeland Security Grant Program and the Southeast Michigan Urban Area Security Initiative is encouraging Michiganders to sign up to receive electronic emergency alerts from their respective local communities.
According to the release, local emergency alerts, which usually come as text messages, provide life-safety information directly from local emergency management programs about severe weather, active shooter incidents, missing/endangered individuals and other emergencies.
“Local officials run these notification systems, allowing community members to receive timely, location-specific information during critical moments direct to their phones,” Grady stated. “These alerts are often the fastest way for emergency responders to communicate with residents. When minutes matter, these alerts can save lives.”
For more information, visit local.nixle.com/west-bloomfield-policedepartment.
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METRO DETROIT — Seasonal songs, dances and tales are making their way to local stages. See the story at candgnews.com.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE HOLDS ‘ADOPT A FAMILY’ PROGRAM’
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service is in the midst of its “Adopt a Family” program.
Through the program, residents can support an individual or family in need by shopping from their “wish list” or by making a monetary donation.
According to its website, last year the JFS program helped more than 800 individuals celebrate the holidays.
This year, almost 900 people are expected to be recipients of the program.
“It’s only because of the generosity of people like you that we can brighten the holi-
days for so many,” an email about the program states. “Your generosity does more than provide gifts – it offers hope and shows those we serve that they’re not alone. One act of kindness can transform a family’s holiday season.”
For more information, or to participate in the program, visit jfsdetroit.org/adopt.
Local teachers receive ‘Classroom Cash Grants’
WALLED LAKE — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced this year’s “Classroom Cash Grants” recipients, with two Walled Lake Consolidated Schools teachers being among the winners.
Michelle Brandon, who is an educator at Walled Lake Northern High School, is building a fleet of bicycles to use in the school’s new “Outdoor Pursuits” class, according to a press release.
The class develops and strengthens outdoor skills, with students learning about safe riding and basic maintenance.
Sheri Kaplan, an educator at Walled Lake Elementary School, helps students with autism learn how to cook.
According to classroomcash.org, a website that features information about the winners, cooking fosters independence by teaching essential life skills, such as meal planning, budgeting and time management.
Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is awarding more than $45,000 to 62 educators from 51 schools across Michigan, with each teacher receiving a grant of up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences, according to the release.
Winners are determined based on total votes cast by MSGCU members, students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends.
More than 117,000 votes were cast during the 11-day public online voting period this year, according to the release.
feedback about a master plan.
The township’s Planning Commission is set to draft a master plan review next spring, followed by an adoption of the master plan next fall. Community open house dates for early next year are to be determined, according to the township’s website.
Master plans serve as a “roadmap” for guiding future growth, development and sustainability for communities by establishing goals, strategies and policies.
A state statute requires local governments to assess their current master plan every five years to determine if it needs to be updated. For more information, visit westbloomfieldplans.com.
there was a 73% turnout in the city this year.
She said that it was 76% in 2020.
According to her, 16,706 people voted at precincts in Farmington Hills Nov. 5, with 7,929 residents taking advantage of the opportunity to vote early.
Of the 25,659 absentee ballots that were issued by the city, 24,641 were returned. In 2020, she reported that there were 37,083 absentee ballots cast, with 13,022 residents voting in person.
“I think it went fantastic for a presidential year, especially this being my first year as city clerk,” Lindahl said.
“Early voting was smooth. We piloted the program last November, so our workers – they know the process. They handled early voting so well, even managing the line and some of the challenges that came with having such a big turnout at early voting. They did fantastic.”
Along with Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield is also one of the larger municipalities in the area.
According to information sent by West Bloomfield Township Clerk Debbie Binder, there was a 76% turnout this year, compared to 79% in 2020.
According to her, there were 44,407 residents who voted in the township this year. Of those, she said that 50% voted via an absentee ballot, 30% went to the polls Nov. 5 and 20% participated in early voting.
She said that there were just under 9,000 early votes, which was “very different” from what she expected.
“We figured we’d be between 2,500 and 3,400, and if we had a really good turnout, we’d be at 4,500,” Binder said.
“So we doubled our expectation for early voting. Interestingly, early voting and absentee voting together is similar in numbers to absentee voting in 2020.”
According to Orchard Lake City Clerk Rhonda McClellan, there were a total of 2,166 voters in the city this year, with 874 voting via an absentee ballot and 522 voting at the polls Nov. 5. There were 277 residents who participated in early voting.
“It was very smooth,” McClellan said. “We didn’t have any problems.”
McClellan did notice a potential effect of early voting this election season.
“This is the first time we’ve done all this early voting, so we weren’t really sure what to expect,” she said.
“We still had lines – nothing crazy, but we weren’t constant throughout the day, so I guess it made our lines not quite so long to have some of the people do the early voting.”
Between absentee and in-person voting in 2020, McClellan said that overall there were about 1,723 voters.
Sylvan Lake Clerk/Treasurer Dennise Dryden estimated that between 85% and 87% of eligible residents in the city voted this year, with 639 voting in person and 483 voting via an absentee ballot. According to her, there were 146 early voters.
In 2020, a turnout of 84.65% was reported in Sylvan Lake, with 790 voting via an absentee ballot and 539 voting in person.
“It was very quiet and organized, so it was good,” Dryden said of how things went this year.
“We did expect people to early vote, which they did, and then we did expect to have people come into the polls and vote their absentee ballot, which they did. … I expected more people to come to the polls, no matter what the option was.”
Farmington City Clerk Meaghan Bachman reported that 6,158 residents voted this year, with 3,008 doing so via an absentee ballot.
According to her, 834 Farmington residents participated in early voting.
The turnout this year was 78.65%, compared to 79% in 2020.
She reported that, in 2020, 4,375 absentee voter ballots were returned, and she stated there were 6,225 overall voters that year.
“I would think the AV numbers are higher in 2020 due to COVID,” Bachman stated via email.
“The precincts on election day were steady but not as busy as a previous Presidential Election. I feel that is due to early voting and the perm av ballot list. It was a great election day overall. We had our precincts fully staffed with election inspectors, anticipating the higher turnout.”
Keego Harbor City Manager/City Clerk Tammy Neeb reported that 789 residents voted in person Nov. 5, and 574 residents cast an absentee ballot.
According to her, 224 residents participated in early voting.
In 2020, she reported that 725 residents voted in person, and 889 residents cast an absentee ballot.
None of the clerks reported any major issues for the general election.
The option to vote early was a hit with some.
“The line was over an hour at times, but all in all people weren’t really upset about waiting in the line,” Lindahl said.
“I think they were more excited that they were voting, kinda at their leisure. They weren’t forced to go on Election Day and taking a lunch hour or trying to get to an
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City Manager Chris Weber, the size of the site is approximately 1.38 acres.
“It’s a great investment in our community,” Weber said. “It’s about a $5 million private investment, putting property and buildings that have served their useful life back into productive use. That’s very important, to continue to reinvent yourself and redevelop.”
The news about Legion Square follows a previous announcement about a 53unit townhome project known as Hillside Townes at the site of the former Maxfield Training Center at 33000 Thomas St.
That project has commenced, according to Craft.
Given that Hillside Townes’ townhomes are available for purchase, the Legion Square development provides an alternative for those who may not be in the market to buy in Farmington.
“This will give potential renters who either don’t want to, can’t afford to, or aren’t ready to buy yet, an opportunity to live in something brand new, walkable to the downtown,” Craft said. “It’s filling that gap, which is called the missing middle.”
The opportunity to increase the variety of housing options in Farmington is also something that has gotten Weber’s attention.
“The need for different types of housing for people and having 30 or more residential units is huge for the city,” he said. “That’s more people to shop in our downtown, more people to frequent our restaurants. (It) helps us move forward in the city. I
think we’re definitely looking to bring more people to our downtown area, and this accomplishes that goal.”
The city is hopeful that more developments will be on the way, including multiuse projects that both house people and have space for commercial operations.
From Craft’s perspective, it is an exciting time in Farmington.
“We’ve got some momentum here,” he
said. “If you’ve been to downtown Farmington recently, we’ve made some huge improvements over the last five, six years. We’ve kind of moved from the sleepy little town of Farmington in a direction that is really turning out to attract all kinds of businesses. Farmington’s one of the last affordable walkable downtowns in Oakland County.”
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
Image provided by Norman Moats of Moats Art Graphics
Pictured is a rendering for a 30-unit apartment complex that is set to be developed in Farmington. Construction for the development is anticipated to begin next spring.
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game controllers and an old Amazon box for Doc Ock’s controls. AJ Conte said it took him two weeks to build his wife’s costume and another three to four weeks to build his. He said he spent about $300 dollars on materials for their costumes this time and has spent as much as $500 to make a pair of tentacles in the past.
“I really like that with cosplay I can be another character. I can be another person and sort of act differently than I would if I were not
in cosplay,” said AJ Conte, who is a high school social studies and civics teacher by day in the Detroit/Hamtramck area.
Elise Conte said she got into cosplay as her husband enjoys it. She said she had never been to a comic con until she met her husband, but she really likes the comic con community. In exchange for her dressing in cosplay at the various cons they attend, she said he goes to rom-com movies with her.
“She’s just a wonderful wife who’s willing to play along with the fact that I never grew up,” said AJ Conte. “Halloween was always my fa-
AJ and Elise Conte, of Madison Heights, cosplay as Doctor Octopus and Lady Octopus in homemade costumes during the Motor City Comic Con Nov. 9.
Photo by Charity Meier
CRIME WATCH
Stolen flag reported
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 6, an officer was dispatched to the 6900 block of West Knollwood to take a report about a stolen flag and flagpole from a resident’s yard.
The reporting party reportedly last saw the flag and flagpole affixed to a tree in their yard the previous night.
No suspects were reported.
Resident reports harassment
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 10, an officer was dispatched to the 4600 block of Strandwyck to take a report about a resident being harassed by a known personal acquaintance.
According to the reporting party, the acquaintance has been calling and emailing against their wishes.
The reporting party wants the issue documented, but does not want the police to contact the person responsible for the unwanted communications, according to the report.
No further information was provided.
Stolen vehicle recovered
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 1, an officer received an alert about a stolen vehicle from a rental car company that had last been seen in the area of Northwestern Highway and 14 Mile Road.
The officer conducted a preliminary investigation, which revealed a potential suspect living in the area of 14 Mile and Drake roads.
On Nov. 2, the same officer discovered the vehicle parked in the driveway of the suspect.
After further investigation, the vehicle was impounded and turned over to the car rental company it belonged to.
After the car rental company got the vehicle back, they said they did not need further law enforcement assistance, according to the report.
No further information was provided.
Package swiped from condominium complex
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 5, officers were dispatched to the Knightsbridge condominium complex to take a report about a package that was taken from a porch in the 4300 block of Knightsbridge Lane.
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A delivery driver reportedly dropped the package off on the porch and observed an unknown person take it and leave the area.
There are no known suspects. Detectives are investigating the matter.
Unwanted communication reported
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 5, officers were dispatched to the West Bloomfield Police Department to speak with a resident who reported being harassed by a former acquaintance. The reporting party stated that unwanted communication has been a sporadic issue with the former acquaintance.
Communication between the individuals reportedly stemmed from a casual friendship that developed about five years ago, but has “long since ended.”
The officers contacted the person responsible for the unwanted communications and informed the individual to cease all communications with the reporting party.
Anyone who has information about these incidents or others is asked to call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 9759200.
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appointment or to and from work or things like that. They picked their day and most of them knew that they were (going to) wait in line.”
Binder shared a similar sentiment.
“I think the lines were pretty consistently an hour-and-a-half to two hours, and we didn’t have many people complain,” she said.
“Most of them were very understanding and very friendly in the precinct. Most people made the best of it because they appreciated the opportunity to vote with early voting. … I think it is a welcome addition to give people the option.”
Dryden also shared her evaluation of how early voting went for the general election.
“I think it was a great option for voters,” she said. “I’m sure there’ll be more in the coming years once they get to know it more.”
From McClellan’s perspective, the system worked the way that it was hoped it would this year.
“You had plenty of options to get out there and vote, so I think it worked well,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
After demolition and abatement bids were approved at a separate meeting, Heart of the Lakes Community Inc., a nonprofit organization that is made up of local residents who are fighting to save the building from demolition, filed an injunction in Oakland County Circuit Court. After its attempt to secure a permanent injunction was denied, Heart of the Lakes filed an emergency motion for stay, pending appeal.
The most recent court update came this past July, when the Court of Appeals granted the nonprofit’s application for leave to appeal.
“This … means the demolition will remain stayed (WBSD can’t demolish Roosevelt) while we brief the issues stated in our application for leave,” Brad Babbitt, who is the treasurer of the Heart of the Lakes group, stated via email earlier this year.
Aside from hoping for a favorable ruling from the Court of Appeals, residents who don’t want to see the building demolished have also advocated for the West Bloomfield School District to consider selling the building to a developer who can repurpose it.
According to Keego resident David Emerling, who is part of Heart of the Lakes,
there have been approximately 10 offers to purchase it.
The most recent offer of $2.5 million is the highest yet, according to Emerling, who said that amount of money would wipe out the district’s budget deficit of over $2 million.
The offer was made by Safeway Acquisition Company LLC, based in Dearborn.
At press time, a representative from Safeway had not responded to an opportunity to provide comment.
According to Emerling, Safeway would keep the “historic” front part of the building, with the rest demolished in order to make way for another building behind it.
“They never really said it would be apartments or condos,” Emerling said. “It would definitely be housing, but I don’t know what kind.”
After informing an architect he is familiar with what was happening with Roosevelt, Emerling said that he asked the architect if he knew of anyone who was interested in repurposing the building. It turns out that the architect did know of someone.
“Less than a week later, he had his buddy write a $2.5 million offer to repurpose Roosevelt and we were very, very, very happy that happened,” Emerling said.
Timothy Mullins, who is an attorney representing the school district on behalf of Giar-
marco, Mullins & Horton P.C., responded to the offer.
“The board has never made a decision to sell the property, so it’s not for sale,” Mullins said. “If the board were to choose to consider selling the property or to take up the offer it could, but it never has, so it hasn’t been accepted or rejected. The property at this time is not for sale and selling the property isn’t in the current plan of the school district.”
As for what the district may want to do with the property upon potentially demolishing the building, Mullins said that it would be for a “beneficial purpose.”
“But I can’t recall if there was a specific plan,” he said.
Among the offers that have been made, one for $2 million would have meant that the existing building would remain, with the classrooms inside of it repurposed into apartments. That offer would have also allowed for a “community space,” according to Emerling.
“This would not be any of that because of (the) fact that they would gut the back end of it and build out,” Emerling said. “So it’s a completely different kind of vision of what to do, with just keeping the historic front end on it and then building a brand-new beautiful building behind it.”
Although only maintaining the front end of the building with the back portion being de-
molished is not as “desirable” as other options, Emerling shared what he considers the advantages of having the $2.5 million offer accepted.
“The look of the downtown of Keego Harbor would still be maintained,” he said. “Because we would still maintain the historic part of Roosevelt, but with a modern back end of it, it’s almost like the best of both worlds, and it would eliminate the issue that the school district has stated in the past, that a charter school might be moving in, so that wouldn’t be the case (because) there’s no more classrooms left. So it’s no longer a school at all, it just has a facade. I think anything that keeps the historic look of the building is still a win for us.”
One of the major concerns that has been expressed by those who have supported saving Roosevelt is the potential for environmental damage to the community if the building is demolished.
Babbitt recently discussed why he is still in favor of the offer, despite those concerns.
“We’d like to see the whole thing saved, but if not, at least the front,” Babbitt said. “It would be great to at least save the facade. We (want to) make sure if it is demolished it’s done in a professional way that guarantees the safety of the citizens. We’re worried that if the district is involved in that they won’t completely abate the building because they only wanted to abate
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CALENDAR
NOV. 29-DEC. 1
‘Moon Man Walk’: 8 p.m. Nov. 29-30 and 2 p.m. Dec. 1, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org
NOV. 30
Shop Small Saturday: Inaugural event showcasing local artisans and businesses, noon-4 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
DEC. 8
Chanu-Con!: Hanukkah festival featuring candle making, bounce house, yoga, storytime, tzedakah box craft, vendors selling holiday gifts, kosher food, live music, magic, Israeli art sale, 50-50 and more, 1-5 p.m., Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 Lincoln St.
in Oak Park, free but donations appreciated, (248) 547-7970, bit.ly/chanucon2024
Holiday concert: Performance by Bellissima! Handbell Choir, 3 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org
DEC. 13
Happy Birthday, Taylor! Party: Celebrate “T Swift” turning 35 with crafts, karaoke and more, 4-5:30 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org
DEC. 19
Winter Solstice Celebration: Self-guided half-mile walk along lantern-lit trail, view darkest night of year with Oakland Astronomy Club, glowing craft and ice carving, marshmallow toasting, and more, 5-8 p.m., Recreation Activities Center, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org/ event/winter-solstice
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vorite holiday as a kid, and I never grew up. I just realized, ‘Hey I can dress up as a character any day that I want.’”
“It is a fun thing to do together,” Elise Conte said of the comic conventions and cosplaying. “Getting to take pictures with people. It’s just really fun.”
AJ Conte said he mostly attends cons to be able to cosplay with like-minded people. His wife enjoys purchasing things such as stickers and artwork that the vendors sell.
“For me it’s just cosplay. I like to see other people’s cosplays and be seen by other people,” he said.
Zoe and Rick Trombley, of Sterling Heights, have been coming to the convention for years. The couple came this year with their daughter, Arlo, 2, a second-generation comic congoer, who is heavily into “Spidey and His Amazing Friends,” an animated Disney series for kids. Her parents said it is the perfect kids show, as it introduces kids to the comic world and features the music of Fall Out Boy.
Arlo came dressed as Ghost Spider from “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” and was overjoyed to see a large group of men dressed as various Spider-Man characters. The SpiderMen seemed to enjoy her enthusiasm as well, giving her fist bumps and posing for pictures with the excited little girl.
“It’s cool for us because we’ve always been really big into this kind of stuff,” said Zoe
Trombley. “We’ve always been doing this stuff, so it’s nice to have a show like that where it can, like, bridge the gaps and get them in early to liking this stuff instead of just dragging them along with you. Now she gets to play SpiderMan and has her costume ready.”
Morgan Goodrich, 16, of Flint, cosplayed as Sora from the Ensemble Stars! franchise. She said she purchased most of her costume on Amazon and spent around $150; her friend, Hunter LaBean, 17, of Flint, spent around $100 on a costume from Project Sekai. LaBean said that the cost of purchasing a costume was a deterrent to them being able to cosplay. However, LaBean said this particular costume was affordable.
“I just love cosplaying. I like to show love for my favorite characters,” said Goodrich. “I just really enjoy expressing my love for a character by dressing up as them, and I also enjoy cute clothes.”
“I really, really like the community. Everyone in the cosplay community is so nice,” said LaBean, a first-time cosplayer.
Gabby Hill, 15, of Romeo, a young artist, dressed as a character she created, Para. Her father, Jason Hill, dressed in a Star Wars costume.
“Back in 2020 when I was doing a lot of stuff online, I noticed people making costumes like these and I was like, ‘That’s cool,’ and I dressed up in a costume I made like this for Halloween one year, and then I just kept making them and I eventually had friends doing it,” Gabby Hill said.
She said she picks a color palette for inspiration or looks at various things online. She
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF A GENERAL ORDINANCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the November 18, 2024 Regular Meeting of the City of Orchard Lake Village Council the second reading and adoption was held on General Ordinance Amendment Chapter 2, Administration, Article IIIOffcers and Employees (Change Director of City Services to City Manager) These ordinances will take effect ten (10) days following publication of this notice. Complete copies of the full text of the General Ordinance are available for inspection by and distribution to the public between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at City Hall. Rhonda McClellan
CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 11/25/2024
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION
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TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Keego Harbor Planning Commission for a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall (located at 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320). This meeting will be held for the purpose of hearing comments on an updated draft of the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance.
Updates include but are not limited to amendments to Article 17: Administration and Enforcement, specifcally Section 17.06 Site plan review, and Article 26: Glossary, specifcally Section 26.00, Defnitions.
A complete copy of the amendments may be examined at the Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St., Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 4:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the public hearing.
The City of Keego Harbor does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to a public hearing. If assistance is needed, contact Keego Harbor Clerk’s Offce at least 24 hours in advance at 248-682-1930.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb, City Manager October 17, 2024
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said a typical costume takes her about 10 to 15 hours to make and costs between $200 and $250 to make. She said she really loves art and aspires to have her own small business doing this one day.
“I thought it was really creative,” Jason Hill said. “It’s fun to come to places where people like to come and see it and share it. Everybody is really happy and positive, and it’s a good experience with people who have a common interest. I think it’s great that she does it and it’s a really creative thing that is unique for her.”
The Petty family of Southfield — Carl, Sheena and Christeena, 6 — took the opportunity to wear a fun and inexpensive family cosplay as the family from “Bob’s Burgers.” Their outfits cost approximately $100 all together.
“What we love about cosplay is that ev-
erybody comes out with original ideas. People can just be themselves behind the mask. You don’t have to feel like somebody is judging you,” Carl Petty said.
“We love this con. (We love) the whole atmosphere. Everybody just comes out here to have a good time,” he said.
One woman even chose to make a political statement with her costume, dressing as Offred from “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
“I purchased the costume before the election, but now I think it’s all the more important to remember to make sure this eventually does not happen and that we fight for our rights,” said Jessica Lopez, of Jackson.
Lopez said that she attends MC3 twice a year as “the more fun con” to go to.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orchard Lake Village Board of Review will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml. The purpose of this meeting is to consider hardship appeals and Qualifed errors including clerical errors & mutual mistakes of fact. The meeting is open to the public.
Rhonda R. McClellan CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 11/25/2024
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeal at their Regular Meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan:
- Nafso Appeal - 2940 Orchard Place (Height Variance for a Retaining Wall Located in the Required Side Yard Setback)
- Lala Appeal- 3781 Indian Trail (Lakeside Setback Variance for an Attached Trellis/Sun Structure)
Complete copies of the request are available for review at the Offce of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Offce, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing.
Rhonda McClellan
CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 11/25/2024
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
November 18, 2024
At the November 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action:
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o Postponed the Election of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern until the November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting;
o Held a Public Hearing on the 2025 Funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund;
o Approved a Lakeside Setback Variance for an Attached Deck at 4480 Dow Ridge;
o Approved a Distance Variance for a Proposed In-Ground Swimming Pool from the Principal Building at 5430 Pontiac Trail;
o Postponed a Variance to Install a Natural Fence/Barrier on the Lakeside of the Property at 3418 Wards Pointe Drive until the November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting;
o Accepted the Fiscal Year 2023/24 City Audit Report;
o Postponed a Planned Development Proposal for the Orchard Shoppes at 4196 & 4200 Orchard Lake Road until the November 25, 2024 City Council Meeting;
o Approved an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 5345 Elmgate Bay Drive;
o Approved the Annual FY 2025 Application for the Community Development Block Grant Fund & Adoption of a Resolution;
o Held the Second Reading & Adoption of General Ordinance Amendment Chapter 2, Administration, Article IIIOffcers and Employees (Change Director of City Services to City Manager;
o Accepted all Department Reports.
Norm Finkelstein, Mayor Rhonda R. McClellan, City Clerk
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one-seventh of the building.”
Not accepting a $2.5 million offer is a decision that Emerling said is “outrageous.”
“They have this deficit, and they have a way to fix that deficit,” he said. “The money that comes from selling any assets goes to the operating budget. They can wipe out their deficit very quickly, they can eliminate the lawsuit that they keep fighting, and they can have an asset in the district where it’s (going to) provide new housing and tax revenue to the district and to the city of Keego Harbor, but yet they don’t even talk to us.”
If the district were to decide to sell the property, Mullins explained how the process would work.
“The board sets the agenda,” he said. “So if the board decided to consider selling the property they would put that on their agenda, they would discuss it, and then make a decision. It isn’t a board item on their action agenda as of this time.”
As for how much the property may be worth, Mullins said that he is not aware of a current appraisal.
Even if the Court of Appeals rules in Heart of the Lakes’ favor and continues the stay,
ultimately, the group would need support from the West Bloomfield School District Board of Education, according to Emerling.
Although Keego resident Kirsten Sonneville-Douglass, who has expressed opposition to the school district’s plans, was recently elected to the Board of Education, other board members would need to change their previous positions in order to save the former Roosevelt Elementary School building from complete demolition.
“The court can’t fix this,” Emerling said. “The school board is the only one that can fix it. The only thing the court does for us is keep delaying, which got us past the election, which is what the goal was, get a new person on the board, which we got. We’ll see what happens with the court and with the board.”
For Emerling and other residents, the former Roosevelt Elementary School building holds special significance.
“It’s a beautiful building and it is really the cornerstone of Keego Harbor,” Emerling said. “Not many small communities like Keego Harbor have (a) 104-year-old building as their centerpiece, and we just keep fighting as hard as we can to keep that building upright.”
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Arico has a smooth jump shot that is deadly from the perimeter, but just when you go to defend it, she gets you on the pump fake and blows right past you for a layup.
She’s quick on her feet and embraces contact on the drive, making her one of the tougher scorers to guard.
Arico averaged 16 points and nine rebounds in her first year on varsity, and she’s only going to become more dominant as her high school career continues.
An all-State honoree last season, the 5-foot-11 guard is already drawing Division 1 basketball interest from the University of South Carolina, Southern Methodist University, and Marquette University.
Senior Guard Maddy Benard, Grosse Pointe South
If she isn’t already, Benard should easily be on everyone’s watchlist for Miss Basketball honors.
The 5-foot-9, ball-dominant guard was nearly untouchable last season, averaging 18.2 points and 4.6 steals per game en route to all-League and first team all-State honors as a junior.
Every opposing defense knew the game plan going into a matchup against South was to stop Benard, but they quickly found out it’s a lot easier said than done.
Benard is an elite-level shot creator, gaining separation from her defenders with an array of dynamic dribble moves.
Even when a defender or two is in her face, Benard’s quick release on her jump shot makes her nearly impossible to guard.
She embraces contact and displays that level of physicality on the defensive end, making her one of the better two-way guards in the state.
Benard recently announced her com-
mitment to playing collegiate basketball for Wayne State University.
The Blue Devils will hope to get things back on track this season after finishing 1212 and fourth in the Macomb Area Conference Red.
Senior Guard Anayya Davis, Utica Ford
A true leader on the court for the Falcons, Davis is a do-it-all kind of player.
Standing at 5-foot-11, Davis is a matchup nightmare for the majority of the MAC, dominating the boards while averaging nearly a double-double last season.
The Grand Valley State University commit averaged 18.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game while shooting efficiently from the perimeter.
Davis earned first team all-State honors, MAC White MVP, and all-County Player of the Year honors after leading Ford to a 16-7 record and a MAC White league title.
When you watch her on the floor, she’s a guard that almost resembles a stretch forward with the way she can take over the interior, spread the floor, and shoot.
Ford has plenty of playmakers returning alongside Davis, which they will need since they’re ascending to the MAC Red this season.
Davis could be another local player that may easily find herself in the Miss Basketball watchlist.
Junior Guard Gabby Brooks-Foster, Macomb Dakota
When you look at the talent Dakota had on their squad last season, it speaks volumes that Brooks-Foster was able to have such an impact as a sophomore.
The returning all-League and second team all-County guard formed one of the top backcourts in the league alongside first team all-Stater Samone Andrews, a 2024 graduate.
Brooks-Foster would score when need-
NOTICE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WEST BLOOMFIELD BOARD OF REVIEW
The West Bloomfeld Township Board of Review will convene on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM at the West Bloomfeld Town Hall, 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Room 75/76, for the purpose of correcting mutual mistakes of fact or clerical errors, in accordance with MCL 211.53b. For further information, please contact the Assessor’s Offce at 248-451-4850.
Debbie
Binder West Bloomfeld Township Clerk
The Township of West Bloomfeld will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as:
* Hearing impaired sound system & receivers (notify the Clerk or Community Development Department one day prior to meeting of interest)
* Signers for the hearing impaired (two {2} weeks advance notice)
* Audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting (to individuals with disabilities) two (2) weeks’ notice in writing or by calling the Township Clerk or Community Development Director at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, Box 250130, West Bloomfeld, MI 48325-0130, (248) 451-4800.
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ed, but she made a living being the guard who could create opportunities for her teammates and be strong on the defensive end.
With an array of seniors now graduated, the Cougars will rely on her to display more of her offensive game as well.
That won’t be a problem for the sophomore standout. If anything, showcasing her full offensive talent will only make her an allState candidate this season to go along with her defense and playmaking ability.
Dakota is coming off a MAC Red title and trip to the regional championship, and with Brooks-Foster at the helm, the expectation should be the same.
Senior Guard Tamerah Peterson, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian
She was one of the most dynamic players in the state last year, and people are starting to notice.
Leading Parkway Christian to a 15-6 record and its first district championship since 2017, Peterson earned all-County and all-State honors last season after putting on a clinic from both sides of the court.
Peterson is an elite-level defender with
Other players to watch:
• Sr. Aizlyn Albanese, Farmington Hills Mercy
• Soph. Allie Crighton, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
• Soph. Layla Stewart, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s
• Soph. Gracyn Carrier, Chippewa Valley
• Sr. Alice Max, Rochester
• Sr. Molly McLeod, Bloomfield Hills Marian
• Jr. Diamond Prince, Troy
• Jr. Eva Borowski, Grosse Pointe North
• Sr. CaSaundra Smith, Warren Fitzgerald
• Sr. Kaylynn Millander, Warren Fiztgerald
• Jr. Brynn Norbeck, Fraser
• Jr. Alaynah Quinn, Fraser
a skill for swiping the ball away from an opposing guard or reading a pass and taking it away for an easy transition layup.
At one point in the season, Peterson was averaging nine steals a game for the Eagles.
On the offensive end, Peterson can score from every level as an efficient perimeter shooter and someone who is quick on the drive.
Expect Parkway Christian to make another run at a district championship with Peterson back on the floor.
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN
TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a general summary of amendments to the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance text, which were adopted by the City of Keego Harbor City Council at the meeting held October 17, 2024:
The amendments establish the defnition of “Redevelopment, substantial”, modifes the scoring of the Architectural Design Standards, and moves these standards from Chapter 26, Article IV to Chapter 26, Article XV, as follows:
• Redevelopment, substantial: redevelopment equal to or greater than 25% of the taxable value of the property.
• The minimum acceptable score for the architectural review standards is 100 points.
Tammy Neeb, Clerk
City of Keego Harbor Oakland County, Michigan 2025 Beechmont St. Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 11/25/2024
City of Keego Harbor seeks participants for advisory council
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The City of Keego Harbor Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) is seeking volunteers for a citizens’ advisory council to work with the TIFA Board and the City Council during the process of preparing and adopting an updated Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan for Keego Harbor’s TIFA District.
Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) is a public fnancing method that helps municipalities fnance new developments without the need to increase taxes. When a public project such as a road, streetscape, or lighting and signage improvements is completed, there is often an increase in the value of surrounding real estate, and perhaps new investment (new or rehabilitated buildings, for example). This increased site value and investment generates increased tax revenues. The increased tax revenues are the “tax increment.”
In 1986, the TIFA Board was created to address property value decline and encourage economic growth, primarily through improvements to Cass Lake Road. Today, the TIFA Board seeks to update the TIFA and Development Plan to support walkability and streetscape improvements on Cass Lake and Orchard Lake Roads. For the TIFA Board to proceed with an amendment of its TIFA and Development Plan, a Development Area Citizens Council must be established.
Michigan Public Act 57 of 2018 states that if a development area has 100 residents or more, a Development Area Citizens Council (DACC) must be created to work with the municipality during the amendment of the TIFA and Development Plans. The group must be established by the local legislative body and have at least nine residents of the TIFA District who are at least 18 years of age.
Members of the DACC will meet on December 23rd, 2024 at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont Street at 2 pm. Ultimately, the DACC will be charged with making a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve the proposed amendment to the TIFA and Development Plan.
Residents who are interested in volunteering for the DACC should contact Emily Huhman, the City’s Planning Consultant with McKenna, at 248-596-0920 or ehuhman@mcka.com by Tuesday, December 10th, 2024.
Tammy Neeb, City Manager/City Clerk Published: West
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