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Ferndale council selects next city manager

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — After several months of searching, the Ferndale City Council has selected its next city manager.

At its Feb. 10 meeting, the council unanimously approved the selection of Colleen O’Toole as city manager. She will replace former City Manager Joe Gacioch, who left Ferndale in December to take the same position in Royal Oak.

O’Toole, the former city manager of Saline, was selected out of a pool of three finalists, which also included James Krizan, the interim city manager and assistant city manager in Ferndale, and Vester Davis Jr., former city manager of Springfield.

“Everything that I’ve heard about Colleen, everything that I’ve witnessed about her … I think that she has demonstrated her ability to lead projects and is the preferred candidate for the city,” Mayor Raylon Leaks-May stated during the meeting.

O’Toole’s selection as city manager is not official, as it’s contingent upon the approval of a contract, which will come before the City Council at a

Car loses control, crashes into Ferndale apartment

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — An apartment complex in Ferndale suffered major damage after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into the building.

The Ferndale Police Department responded to the crash at approximately 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1400 W. Nine Mile Road. Police officers arrived at the scene to find a sedan turned over and inside the apartments.

Members of the Ferndale Fire Department were able to extract the driver, a 38-year-old Southfield man, and he was taken to a hospital. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but police stated in a news release that the driver was traveling east on Nine Mile Road when the sedan crossed into the westbound lane. It then left the roadway near the intersection of Nine Mile and Forest Street, traveled across the boulevard and then struck the apartment building.

Police confirmed no residents in the apartments were injured from the incident, as the vehicle crashed into a section of the building that did not have units, but a stairwell instead.

“It was a very, very severe accident,” said Evan Ahlin, communications liaison for the Ferndale Police Department. “Everybody is very fortunate that it did not turn out worse than what it was because of where the vehicle struck. It actu-

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Police were called to 1400 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale Feb. 11 after a vehicle lost control and crashed into an apartment building. Ferndale police were able to extract the individual involved in the crash from the vehicle and transport him to the hospital.

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Ferndale school board approves bond proposal for May election

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — A bond proposal from the Ferndale Public Schools has been approved to be on the ballot in the May 6 election.

The Ferndale Board of Education approved the bond proposal at its Jan. 27 meeting.

According to the district, the bond, which totals $114.8 million, will seek to improve the Ferndale Middle School and High School buildings and athletic fields.

This will include a new academic wing to replace an “aging 1950s west wing, ensuring separation of middle and high school spaces.” Other improvements include upgraded band rooms, modernized classrooms and expanded common areas, safer entry points, and improved student services.

Interim Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Felicia Wright stated during the meeting that the bond proposal will allow the district to conduct a “considerable amount of work” at the Ferndale Middle School and High School campus.

“It’ll allow us to bring in those 21st century learning spaces that we’ve been so intentional about at the elementary

HUNDREDS OF CLASSIC CARS READY TO GATHER FOR DETROIT AUTORAMA

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY/CLAWSON — The Motor City will hear the sound of revving engines as Detroit Autorama quickly approaches at the end of the month.

The 72nd annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama will take place Feb. 28 to March 2 at Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. It will feature more than 800 hot rods and custom cars packed into the Detroit convention center.

Highlights of the big show will be the debut of the Barbie Cadillac and the Megamorph transforming car.

“There will be so much going on for the whole family at this year’s Detroit Autorama, that we can hardly wait to unveil it to the public,” Peter Toundas, president and owner of Championship Auto Shows Inc., stated in a news release. Championship Auto Shows produces Autorama. “All of the attractions at this year’s Autorama

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ABOVE: Berkley resident Phil Hatzos will be participating in his first Detroit Autorama this year, accompanied by his 1978 Chevrolet Chevette. Photo provided by Phil Hatzos

RIGHT: Clawson resident Thomas Dorr will be showing his 1935 Chevrolet pickup truck at Detroit Autorama. Photo provided by Thomas Dorr

FERNDALE YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — Ferndale High School hosted a press conference on Sunday night to officially announce the start of the Southeast Ferndale Eagles Youth Program.

The metro Detroit area is full of youth football programs that help kids on and off the field with the goal of feeding players into their respective high school programs. Ferndale was without a youth program, so Ronald Gaines and Ferndale High School’s newly appointed head football coach, Donovan Jackson, set out to change that.

“I am 110% dedicated to the youth program,” Jackson said. “I don’t want to just be focused on varsity. I love mentoring the youth. … I’m a servant to this community.”

Jackson and Gaines began setting up the youth program before Jackson had even been hired as the new head coach at Ferndale High School just over a month ago. Not to mention, Jackson attended Ferndale High and played for the school’s football team before playing at the collegiate level.

“It’s a dream to come back to a community that molded me,” Jackson said. “Getting an opportunity to lead the kids that’s walking the same path of life that I walked … it’s not a job, it’s a dream.”

Jackson had always wanted to give back to the community that raised him and found that opportunity after meeting Gaines at a free workout that Jackson was hosting for players last year. Gaines’ son was at the workout, and Jackson

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ABOVE: Ferndale Eagles Youth Football Program coaches and staff speak to the community about the new team Feb. 16 at Ferndale High School.

LEFT: Ferndale head football coach Donovan Jackson speaks at the introductory press conference on Feb. 16. Photos by Erin Sanchez

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UPCOMING ROBOTICS COMPETITION

FERNDALE — A robotics competition will be held at Ferndale High School at the end of the month.

The Ferndale District FIRST Robotics Competition will be held Feb. 28 to March 2, hosted by IMPI Robotics and Ferndale High School. A news release states that the event will feature dozens of high school robotics teams from across the region competing with their custom-built robots in games designed to “inspire the next generation of engineers, programmers, and problem-solvers.”

“Events like this are more than just about robots,” Ian Siple, mentor for IMPI Robotics of Ferndale High School, stated in a news release. “They prepare students for real-world challenges by developing critical skills like engineering, teamwork, and creative problem-solving, all while building a sense of community and excitement around STEM.”

STEM stands for “science, technology, engineering and math.”

The competition is open to the public. For more information, visit firstinmichigan.us/FRC/ferndale.

Tickets to go on sale for Men’s Club auction

HUNTINGTON WOODS — Tickets soon will be going on sale for the Huntington Woods Men’s Club’s 44th annual Service Auction.

The auction will be held on April 26 at the Gillham Recreation Center, and tickets will go on sale March 1. Money raised from the auction will be used to improve Burton Community Field.

Improvements detailed by the Men’s Club include improving the field’s drainage and grading, removing the south baseball field, upgrading the north T-ball field and installing new fencing.

The Men’s Club also stated that the Berkley School District plans to contribute to the project and will manage the field as owners of the land. For more information, visit hwmc.org.

WOMAN’S CLUB ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

PLEASANT RIDGE — The Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club is seeking applicants for this year’s scholarship awards.

The scholarships are open to all high school seniors who live within the Ferndale Public Schools boundaries.

The application encourages all seniors to apply, whether their plans include college, university, trade or vocational studies. Students must have a 3.0 GPA, submit an essay, have well-rounded extracurricular activities or community involvement, and have recommendations from a teacher, counselor, coach or employer.

The deadline to submit an application is April 7, and applications can be submitted to Pleasant Ridge Woman’s Club at City Hall, 23925 Woodward Ave. Applications can be found at cityofpleasantridge.org/2025-womans-club-scholarship-application.

FERNDALE PRIDE RECEIVES LARGE DONATION

FERNDALE — Ferndale Pride recently received a $6,000 donation from local businesses.

Ferndale Pride was given what it referred to as a “record” donation from Soho and 215 West, two of the city’s gay bars.

“We are incredibly grateful to Anatoly Ashkenazi and the teams at Soho and 215 W. for their extraordinary generosity,” Ferndale Pride Executive Director Julia Music stated in a press release. “This donation demonstrates the power of community support and sends a powerful message about Ferndale’s commitment to inclusivity.”

“Ferndale Pride is more than just a celebration — it’s a reflection of the welcoming and inclusive spirit that defines our community. Each year, people from across Southeast Michigan, Ohio, and Canada gather here to celebrate, connect, and experience the vibrant energy of Ferndale,” Ashkenazi, owner and manager of Soho and 215 West, said in a prepared statement. “This event strengthens our sense of belonging and brings people back to explore more of what our community has to offer. I encourage every downtown business to support and uplift this event, ensuring that Ferndale Pride continues to thrive as a symbol of unity, love, and inclusivity. We can keep Pride alive in Downtown Ferndale”

Ferndale Pride is still seeking naming rights and stage sponsors. For more information, visit ferndalepride.com/donate, ferndalepride.com/ sponsors/2025-sponsors or contact Music at juila@ferndalepride.com.

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CRIME WATCH

Police called for burglary

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department responded to a burglary call at 5:18 a.m. Feb. 4 at 2829 Coolidge Highway.

The police report states that police arrived at the scene of OSS Detroit and found the front door glass broken. Witnesses in the area reported that two dark-colored SUVs had left the scene northbound on Coolidge Highway driven by two younger male suspects.

Security footage showed three younger male suspects approach the front door with a sledgehammer and force entry into the business by breaking the window. The suspects entered the building but were unable to locate anything to steal, according to police. The alarm of the business went off and the suspects left without taking anything.

Jeep stolen

BERKLEY — A vehicle was reported stolen at 12:24 p.m. Feb. 8 in the 2200 block of Kipling Road, which is in the area of 12 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway.

According to the report, the victim, a 35-year-old Berkley man, said his black 2024 Jeep Wagoneer had been taken from his driveway. He left the vehicle in his driveway at around 10 p.m. Feb. 7 and discovered it missing at noon the next day. The keys were left inside the vehicle.

A camera from a neighbor’s home recorded that the car had been taken at 1:38 a.m. A silver SUV pulled up to the victim’s home and a subject exited the vehicle and entered the victim’s Jeep. The car was seen leaving the home. The Jeep was tracked to Ontario, Canada, but had yet to be recovered at press time.

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Ferndale to repair local streets in last work of 10-year bond

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — The Ferndale City Council has approved construction work for its pavement improvement program, the last of which has been earmarked from a 10-year bond.

At its Feb. 10 meeting, council approved a bid award for the 2025 pavement improvement program in the amount of $3,236,774.99 to Ajax Paving Industries.

The construction covers 6.19 miles of residential streets with resurfacing, curb and gutter replacements, sidewalk improvements, drainage structures, pavement markings and Americans with Disabilities Act ramps.

This will be the last year of road work funded by the bond passed by voters in 2015, which only covered residential streets. By the end of this project year, every residential street will have received improvements over the 10-year timeline.

“This will be the last year that the road bond is going to be available,” Council member Greg Pawlica said. “If we want to

do any future local roads, the voters would have to approve a new bond or we’d have to use general fund money.”

The first group of streets is Bermuda between Horton and Mapledale; Gainsboro between Woodward Heights and Sylvan; Myrtle from the dead end to Wolcott; Pleasant from the dead end to Wolcott; Orchard from the dead end to Bennett; West Troy from Allen to Woodward; and Wordsworth from the dead end to Wanda.

The second group is Orchard from Bennett to Hilton; Earle from the city limit to Central; Withington from Catalpa to Pinecrest; Vester from Woodward to Bermuda; Pearson from Pinecrest to Livernois; West Hazelhurst from Livernois to Allen; and Pearson from Allen to Woodward.

The third group is Wolcott from Woodward Heights to Mapledale; Goodrich from Woodward Heights to East 10 Mile; East Lewiston from Hilton to Bonner; Rosewood from Hilton to Farrow; Farmdale from Marshall to West Nine Mile; College from Wanda to West End; University from Wanda to West End; and Channing from the dead

end to Wanda.

The fourth and final group of streets is Huron from Woodward Heights to East 10 Mile; East Drayton from Hilton to Bonner; Central from West Nine Mile to West Lewiston; Martin from Orchard to Woodward Heights; and West End from Eight Mile to Nine Mile.

Construction is expected to begin in late April, with construction estimated to be completed in October.

Director of Public Works James Jameson stated that, in the best case scenario, the streets will last 20 years, but in all likelihood some of the streets will be failing before then. He expects the city to revisit the conditions of the streets in 2030.

Jameson also noted that several major

roads in Ferndale, such as Hilton Road, are in need of repairs, since the bond could not cover those costs.

“The Hilton Road repairs that we got grant funding for, that’s a good example of a major street that’s outside of that program. So, we’re going to be reaching out for grant funding through SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments), and those are like federal dollars that come down through (Oakland) County,” he said. “Two construction seasons from now, we have Nine Mile from Woodward to Livernois planned. There’s another stretch of Hilton that’s a little bit older, and those we usually wait until we can get grant funding.”

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Football

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was adamant that it was to be free for everyone. According to Gaines, after a 10-minute conversation between the two of them, the idea was born.

“They love their community,” Gaines explained. “They just wanted to see talent being developed and brought up here. … We can keep them in the community if we start them in the community.”

The Southeast Ferndale Eagles will have five age groups starting at age 6-and-under flag football and will go up to age 14 as the program looks to transition kids into high school football.

“The biggest thing I want the youth to know is these principles that are going to be instilled. … You’re going to be a great player on the field but you’re going to be an even better person in life,” Jackson said. “Hard work, dedication, perseverance, teamwork … it’s going to take you as far as you want to go.”

Some surrounding areas will also be able to take advantage of the new youth program with the intention of spreading a wider net over time.

“A high percentage of our players will be based out of Ferndale,” Gaines said. “But Berkley, Royal Oak, Hazel Park … we visualize this in the next three years being a very stable pillar in this community that will be getting a lot of the surrounding communities involved.”

The new team will be a part of the Michigan Youth Football and Cheer Conference and will play teams in New Baltimore, Sterling Heights, Utica and Macomb, among many others.

“We’ll play a lot of the teams in the Oakland County and Macomb County area,” Jackson said. “It’s a great league.”

The players will rock green, white and grey jerseys and helmets that are similar to the Philadelphia Eagles, but with some unique traits as well.

“We just want to look great,” Jackson said. “We want to come out as a brand-new organization and just show prestige from the way we look to the way we coach to the way we carry ourselves.”

Jackson and Gaines have their eyes set on making this program a fixture in the city of Ferndale for generations to come and giving back to a community that has given so much.

“I just want these kids to come out here and really get good and have good character,” Jackson said. “I want to push them academically and be the best that they can possibly be so that when they go to whatever high school it is that they go to, that we have them ready for that. … We want to birth a good program.”

Registration is now open for the Southeast Ferndale Eagles Youth Program; register at seferndaleeagles.org. Email seferndaleea gles@gmail.com with any questions about the team.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

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Manager

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later date. The salary for a city manager is $130,528 to $163,012, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The candidates were publicly interviewed by the City Council on Feb. 6. O’Toole stated she was attracted to the position because she was familiar with Ferndale’s reputation for being a “vibrant, engaged and inclusive community” and felt her personal and professional values were aligned with the city’s as it relates to integrity, inclusivity and equity.

“Ferndale is a community that places those values at the core of its decision-making process,” she said. “This is the type of organization that I want to be a part of. More than that, this is the type of community where I feel confident that my family will be welcomed. As my wife and I look carefully at where we want to raise our young children and the kind of example we want to set, that sense of inclusivity and cultural vitality set Ferndale apart.”

O’Toole also felt she was qualified to handle upcoming issues in Ferndale, such as the expiration of the Headlee override and union contract renewals.

“How to respond to the expiration of the Headlee override without compromising the community’s values will require an experienced manager. I understand that the city is pursuing a revised ask to the community for an upcoming election, but whatever the course taken, it will be a delicate task requiring a thoughtful and transparent approach,” she said.

“I have experience both with seeking and securing voter approved millages and extensive charter amendment changes through proactive, consistent and transparent community engagement,” O’Toole con-

All council members spoke highly of O’Toole when giving their recommendation, with Mayor Raylon LeaksMay stating the candidate “had demonstrated her ability to lead projects” with her past experience.

tinued. “Additionally, I’m aware that the city will need a manager who is prepared to address upcoming union negotiations. I have negotiated seven unique contracts, several wage reopeners and navigated both mediation and arbitration challenges during my career. I’m very comfortable in the negotiation seat and approach reaching consensus with a level head and common sense.”

O’Toole stated she wants to build relationships and active partnerships to solve problems. Whether it’s in regard to council leadership, staff or members of the community, she said she does not want to make decisions or recommendations in a silo.

“Welcoming new ideas and new voices to the table enriches the process and invariably yields stronger public policies and programs,” she said. “At the end of the day, this process is all about finding the right fit, affording you all the opportunity to learn about me and me the chance to better understand the leadership team here.”

The entirety of O’Toole’s interview can be viewed on the city of Ferndale’s YouTube page.

For the council, every candidate performed well during the interviews, but it was O’Toole who stood out and separated herself as the first choice to become city manager.

Council member Rolanda Kelley said O’Toole “nailed” the interview and “knocked it out of the park.”

“She was prepared, she had a plan, she has been in tough situations and she’s seen Saline through the other side,” she said. “I think a fresh set of eyes is exactly what we need to come in and really take a look at everything with the Headlee. Whether it passes or it doesn’t, we really need to look at efficiencies and how we move Ferndale forward, and I think she’s the right person.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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Crash

ally hit, it’s almost like a ladder well where stairs go up to the second floor. So it actually did not hit a residence or an apartment where residents were. If that did happen, things could have turned out a lot worse.”

“If the vehicle was probably a couple feet over, it would have missed that and ended up in someone’s front door,” he continued.

Ahlin said the building suffered signifi-

Office: 13650 E. 11 Mile

cant damage, but he hasn’t been told that anyone was displaced because of the placement of the crash.

“I know the Fire Department was working to assess the structural situation of the building,” he said. “At the time, the residents did not have to be evacuated. When I went over there in the evening time frame to go do an interview, there were already crews there working to clean up and start the whole fixing process of it.”

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Autorama

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will astound showgoers but of course, at the heart of Autorama is the completely amazing 800 dazzling hot rods and customs with many competing for top awards including The Ridler.”

Thousands of people are expected to attend Autorama, including many local car owners who will be bringing their classic vehicles to the show.

Phil Hatzos will be participating in his first Autorama and will bring his 1978 Chevrolet Chevette, a car he’s owned for 14 years.

Hatzos, a Berkley resident, drove a 1976 Chevette back in high school, and when he came across this one on Craigslist, he jumped at the chance to buy it.

“It’s a street and strip car,” he said. “I drive her everywhere. I drive it back to Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Ohio … she runs really big, really strong and I drive her everywhere. She’s dependable.”

“It was my first car that I owned on my own, and I always wanted to build it,” Hatzos continued. “It’s unique in the way that they made almost 3 million of them, and then you don’t see them anymore.”

Hatzos said his Chevette typically gets a lot of looks when he takes it out, and he hears all kinds of stories from people about the vehicle.

school buildings, and what we’ve been able to do at TCEC, at Tri-County Educational Center,” she said, ‘as well as what we’re going to be doing this summer at University High School.”

Wright also stated the district will look to make a “clear distinction” between the middle and high school through the bond construction.

“The middle school will be concentrated on the second floor of the building; the high school will be primarily on the first and third floor of the building,” she said. “There’ll be a dedicated band room for our middle school students to have their very own (space) on that second floor, and so we contemplated the idea in concert with (Band Director Elon) Jameson … about changing his band room”

“We’re also looking at demolishing a portion of the building in order to widen the classroom spaces for the middle school,”

she continued. “Obviously, flooring, furniture, flexible seating for the kids. Dedicated, larger science classrooms. It’s really going to be a beautiful campus.”

Wright shared that the district has had these plans in place for its 2020 bond work, but it wasn’t able to move forward with the plans due to post-COVID-19 price escalation.

The board approved the bond proposal unanimously at the meeting. The school district could not be reached at press time for further comment about the bond.

“I’m excited,” Treasurer Jackie Hart said of the potential bond work. “I’m really looking forward to being able to get the work done at the secondary level to continue the transition of learning from early to secondary. So this will be exciting and I look forward to hearing about the plans about the campaign.”

For more information on the bond from the district, visit ferndaleschools.org/ page/vote.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

“I get people coming up now, ‘Yeah, my mom and dad had one of these and I sat in the back seat in the car seat.’ I hear all kinds of stories from people and … they never built a V-6 Chevette or V-8 Chevette. They only had the four cylinders. So that’s the first thing people see, is the engine sticking out through the hood.”

Thomas Dorr, of Clawson, will be bringing his 1935 Chevrolet pickup truck. It will be his second time bringing his pickup to Autorama and third time overall at the event.

“You cannot hardly see it in one day,” he said. “There’s so many cars.”

Dorr has owned the pickup for around five years after he found it advertised at a nearby marketplace. He described it as a city service gas station pickup truck.

He noted that the truck does get a fair amount of attention.

“Whether I go to Costco, I go into Berkley to the pool store over there, anywhere I go, and it was embarrassing at first. I’ve got a ’37 Chevy street rod, which I drive too, and I’ve had that for about 10 years, and it was really embarrassing. But I’m getting used to it. It’s kind of fun. … I just like driving them

The hours for Autorama are noon to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2. General admission tickets cost $28 and admission for children ages 6-12 costs $10. Children younger than 5 will be admitted for free.

For more information on Autorama weekend, visit autorama.com/attend/detroit. Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

The Ferndale Board of Education approved a $114.8 million bond proposal for the May election, which if approved by voters will be used for improvements at Ferndale High School and Ferndale Middle School, seen here.

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