Potential sale of OCC campus garners attention
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
Oftentimes, decisions at the local government level are made without a lot of fanfare.
However, a recent decision by the Waterford Township Board of
Trustees has gotten the attention of local residents.
At a meeting May 28, the township’s Board of Trustees approved the proposed purchase of the southern portion of Oakland Community College’s Highland
THE RETURN OF THE ORCHARD LAKE FINE ART SHOW
IBY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
n what has become a long-standing tradition in West Bloomfield, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is set to return this summer.
The dates for this year’s show are July 27 and 28.
The Saturday show will run 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday’s show is scheduled for 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This year, approximately 130 artists are expected to be at the event, which is juried by art professionals.
All of the artwork at the show is required to be original and personally handmade by each of the artists participating.
Along with the artwork, live music and a variety of food options are part of the ambiance of the event.
According to a press release, the show has been voted as one of the top art shows in the country 12 times.
Patty Narozny, who is the owner and producer of Hot Works, shared her opinion as to what separates the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show from others.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
The Waterford Township Board of Trustees recently approved the proposed purchase of the southern portion of Oakland Community College’s Highland Lakes campus, which borders West Bloomfield.
Photo provided by Patty Narozny
Glass artist Scott Bayless is among the artists featured at this year’s Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. Although he doesn’t make frequent appearances at shows, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is one that he has participated in multiple times.
OCC
Lakes campus, with the intent of repurposing it for a future recreation and community center. The decision was approved 5-1, with Trustee Janet Matsura being the lone vote against the purchase.
At press time, Matsura had not replied to opportunities to comment about the reason for her decision.
On May 21, OCC’s Board of Trustees approved the sale of the property to Waterford Township, according to a press release from OCC.
Waterford Township agreed to purchase 51 acres of the southern portion of OCC’s Highland Lakes campus for $2.8 million. The campus is located at 7350 Cooley Lake Road.
The sale is contingent on Waterford Township passing a bond proposal that is set to be on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. The bond would raise funds for the improvement and renovation of the property, according to information on the township’s website.
ing – that we can turn into offices and rooms and stuff like that,” said Waterford Township Supervisor Gary Wall.
According to Wall, recreation activities at the site could include a pickleball court, a softball field and a dog park.
“Lots of different things,” he said.
Although the exact language of the bond proposal has yet to be posted on Oakland County’s website, according to Wall, the proposal is not to exceed $36,410,000.
Wall acknowledged that the purchase hinges on whether or not the bond proposal passes.
“It’s contingent on that, but I feel good about it,” he said. “People are excited. We have no current debt at the township – none. … We have no bonds, nothing’s financed, everything’s paid for.. … It’s less than $100 per average household.”
As for OCC, the college intends to move the Highland Lakes campus’ health sciences programs to its Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills in the fall of 2026.
“Our current community center has seen its better years, and we’ve outgrown it, so we looked at the 51 acres of property and the two building there that would fit our needs – the athletic building and the student center build-
According to the release, the Orchard Ridge campus will house all of the college’s health sciences disciplines in a new, “state-ofthe-art” building.
“OCC supports the Township’s efforts as they explore the feasibility of a future recre-
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Wolverines’ Edwards, Johnson talk upcoming season, NCAA 25 video game, Sherrone Moore era
WBHS grads talk Born in Detroit
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — There’s never been a more exciting time to be a member of the University of Michigan football team. Fresh off a national championship and with an array of talent returning and geared up to defend their title, Michigan stars and West Bloomfield grads Donovan Edwards and Semaj Morgan, and Will Johnson, of Grosse Pointe South High, are at the forefront of not just their respective sides of the ball, but also in the community as well.
The trio, who are all Michigan natives and have been proactive in the community throughout the course of their careers with foundations, youth camps and other charitable works. They continued their efforts July 9 at the Born in Detroit store on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.
The stars of Team 145 took part in a meet-and-greet event with eager Wolverines, for $75 per ticket, receiving an autographed photo from the three players and photo opportunities. Proceeds from the event, sponsored by Hail! Impact, a 501(c)3 nonprofit
Class is back in session for nontraditional students
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Nontraditional students, broadly classified
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“I hadn’t been in school in many, many years,” McCoury said. “I’d never taken any online classes so getting into the swing of that was pretty, you know, there was a huge learning curve
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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Michigan Wolverines football players Donovan Edwards, right, Semaj Morgan, center, and Will Johnson, left, sign autographs for fans at a meet-and-greet event July 9 at the Born in Detroit store on Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. See WOLVERINES on page 19A
VOTERS TO DECIDE TOWNSHIP RACES, BOND PROPOSAL AND MORE
In the Beacon’s coverage area, residents will vote on a bond proposal and decide races for supervisor, trustee and park commissioner, as well as county, state and national offices Aug.6. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (...) replaces the rest of the answer. The answers are printed verbatim. Profiles were not sent for candidates running unopposed within their party.
U.S. Senate
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and four candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for one six-year term in November. The salary for the position is $174,000.
Democrat
Hill Harper Age: 58
Occupation: Actor, Author, Activist
Municipality of residence: Detroit
For how long: 8 Years Online campaign information: www.hillharper.com/
Education: Harvard Law School J.D. Cum Laude, 1992
• John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University M.A. with Honors, Public Administration,1992
• Brown University B.A. Magna Cum Laude, Economics/Sociology (Valedictorian) 1988
• US Marine Corps OCS, Platoon Leaders Class 1, Honors Graduate, Quantico, VA 1986
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: As your U.S. Senator, my top goals would be ensuring universal healthcare for every American, safeguarding reproductive rights for all, enacting common sense gun reform to enhance public safety, reducing car insurance rates to ease financial burdens, increasing funding for education to improve our schools, and passing the PRO Act to protect workers’ rights and strengthen unions. These priorities reflect my commitment to creating a fairer, healthier, and safer society for everyone in our state.
Democrat
Elissa Slotkin
Age: 47
Occupation: U.S. Representative (MI-07)
Municipality of residence: Holly
For how long: Grew up in Michigan; I now live on my family farm Online campaign information: elissaslotkin.org
Education: Cornell University - College
of Agriculture and Life Science, Bachelor’s Degree and Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs, Master of International Affairs
Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (Formerly MI-08, now MI-07 due to redistricting):
Top goals: My number one priority is to make it easier for Michiganders to get into the middle class. Michigan invented the middle class by maintaining a strong union presence and making investments in small businesses. We can keep people there by reducing healthcare costs, putting Americans on the path to homeownership and making more critical items in America. I am committed to restoring the national standard set by Roe, and ensuring voting rights for every American.
Republican Justin Amash
Age: 44
Occupation: Lawyer and small business owner
Municipality of residence: Cascade Charter Township
For how long: 20+ years in Cascade. I’ve lived my whole life in Michigan. Online campaign information: www.justinamash.com
Education: A.B., Economics, University of Michigan; J.D., University of Michigan Law School
Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative, 2011-2021; Michigan State Representative, 2009- 2010
Top goals: My priorities are to follow the Constitution, protect everyone’s rights, uphold the Rule of Law, restore representative government, read the bills, stop governing by emergency, balance the budget, defend economic freedom, end the forever war, and oppose the surveillance state.
Republican
Sherry O’Donnell
Age: 62
Occupation: Physician/ Business owner private medical practice
Municipality of residence: Stevensville; Berrien County
For how long: 24 years
Online campaign information: Docsherry2024.com
Education: Bachelor Degrees in Biology and Chemistry/Minor in Psychology-Hastings College, NE
Doctor of Osteopathy: College of Osteopathic Medicine OK State University: Tulsa, OK
Ministerial Certificate: Biblical studies: Victory Bible Institute, Tulsa, OK
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: Securing the Borders and Inflation
Failure to secure our borders has many consequences. It jeopardizes public safety and national security. It is worsening our inflation. It also diminishes the value of citizenship in our nation. Dr. O’Donnell has been to the border and is endorsed by Tom Homan, former director of I.C.E under President Trump.
We must enact a balanced budget and stop reckless spending and entitlements. Dr. O’Donnell signed the “No New Tax” pledge
Republican Sandy
Pensler
Age: 67
Occupation: Manufacturer and economist. Owner of Pensler Capital and Korex Companies
Municipality of residence: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan
For how long: No answer given. Online campaign information: sandypensler.com
Education: Sandy worked his way through Yale University where in just four years he earned a B.A. in Chemical Engineering, a B.A. in Economics and an M.A. in Economics –receiving high honors in all degrees. He received his law degree, with honors, from Harvard.
Previously held and currently held elected offices: No answer given.
Top goals: Restore moral direction to our decision making. Spend only on what we need not on what we want. This will reduce the deficit, inflation and interest rates. Rely on market mechanisms and competition to solve problems rather than government directives. Support decisions based on merit not skin color or creed. In foreign policy, weakness begets aggression. Stop funding terrorists if you do not want terrorism. Stop illegal immigration stone cold -no benefits except for legals.
Republican Mike Rogers
Age: 61
Occupation: Candidate for U.S. Senate, Army Veteran, Former Congressman, State Senator, and FBI Special Agent.
Municipality of residence: Brighton, MI
For how long: Nearly 50 years Online campaign information: rogersforsenate.com
Education: Adrian College and the University of Michigan
Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (2001-2015), Michigan State Senator (1995-2000) Top goals: Families are struggling under the current administration and are desperately in need of relief from the high costs of gas and groceries. As a Congressman, I earned a reputation as someone who got results for Michiganders by working across the aisle, and in the Senate, I’ll bring my experience to slash inflation, lower the cost of living for families, and secure our southern border to stop the flow of crime and deadly drugs.
Harper
Slotkin
Amash
O’Donnell
Pensler
Rogers
Election
U.S. House of Representatives District 11
Two Democrats and two Republicans are running for their party’s nomination to compete for one two-year term in November. The salary for the position is $174,000.
Democrat
Ahmed Ghanim
Age: 49
Occupation: Healthcare Management
Municipality of residence: Ferndale, MI
For how long: Oakland County since 2002 Online campaign information: www.AG4Congress.com
Education: Medical Degree - Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery
Previously and currently held elected offices: Not Applicable
Top goals: If elected, my top priorities are to end endless/costly wars, reduce healthcare costs, tackle inflation, and invest in our local economy. I will focus on reforming immigration, protecting Michigan’s clean water, and advocating for the environment. By addressing these critical issues, we can create a stronger, more prosperous, and sustainable future for all Michiganders. Together, we will make a real difference. We are the Answer.
Democrat
Haley Stevens Age: 41
Occupation: Congresswoman from Michigan’s 11th District
Municipality of residence: Birmingham
For how long: First Seaholm Grad to Congress!
Online campaign information: https://haleystevensforcongress.com/
Education: I received both a B.A. in Political Science and Philosophy and a M.A. in Social Policy and Philosophy from American University.
Previously and currently held elected offices: I am serving my third term as the Congresswoman for Michigan’s 11th district.
Top goals: I am running for re-election to continue to build on my legislative track record of delivery for Oakland County. Whether on trade, manufacturing, and education issues; each term in Congress I have passed laws to meet the needs of our district. With over 200 visits to manufacturers
through my Manufacturing Monday program and helping shepherd the CHIPS and Science Act into law, the families of our district remain my top priority. We must enshrine women’s rights like abortion access into law and protect the LGBTQ+ community. I remain committed to equality and justice for all.
Republican Charles Frangie
Age: 74
Occupation: Attorney
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Twp.
For how long: 11 years
Online campaign information: frangieforcongress.com
Education: Law Degree University of Lebanon, University of Mississippi, JD LLM
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: Reducing inflation so families can better make ends meet is my top priority. No longer should the most expensive vehicle operated by a family be a shopping cart. I will also work with President Trump to secure our southern border and end the illegal immigration that is causing a crime wave across the nation, including right here in Oakland County. I will also fight the Biden Electric Vehicle mandate that threatens Michigan’s most vital industry.
Republican Nick Somberg
Did not return questionnaire by press time.
State House of Representatives District 20
One Democrat and two Republicans are running for their party’s nomination to compete for one two-year term in November. The salary for the position is $71,685.
Democrat Noah Arbit
Running unopposed.
Republican Hermon Barbe
Age: 43
Occupation: Presidents’ Club Mortgage Banker
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield
For how long: Nine years.
Online campaign information: www.Hermon2024.com
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Western Michigan University
Previously and currently held elected offices: Precinct Delegate (2018 - Present), West Bloomfield Twp, Oakland County. Top goals: When elected to the State House for District 20, my primary goal is to help restore common sense and fiscal responsibility to our Legislature. We must rollback bureaucracy, cut taxes, and make sure that our government creates better value for We The People. As a grassroots conservative voice for families in Oakland County, I plan to help reign-in the state budget and cut government spending --- which has grown dramatically, over these last few years.
Republican Brendan Cowley
Did not return questionnaire by press time.
Oakland County Executive
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
Oakland Prosecuting Attorney
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
Oakland County
Sheriff
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
Oakland County Treasurer
Three Republicans are running for their party’s nomination to compete for one fouryear term in November. One Democrat is running unopposed. The salary for the position is $170,761 annually.
Democrat
Robert Wittenberg
Running unopposed.
Republican
Donna Blake
Age: 65
Occupation: CFO & Small Business Owner
Municipality of residence: Oxford For how long: 23 Years
Online campaign information: Find
Donna Blake for Oakland County Treasurer on Facebook
Education: Bachelor of Accountancy Walsh College, CPA State of Michigan, Executive MBA Michigan State University
Previously and currently held elected offices: Oxford Delegate 2010, 2023, & 2024 Top goals: Across the board, ensure our community’s money is used wisely and responsibly. You work too hard to support the current giveaways and waste. With my background in financial investigations with the FBI, I’ll root out the misuse of funds. For example, we should not be spending county taxpayer dollars to resettle people entering our country illegally. Lastly, eliminate funding for DEI— let’s stop the racism and hire the best person for the job.
Republican Isaiah Hellner Age: 27
Occupation: Investment Advisor/Insurance Agent
Municipality of residence: Brandon Township/Oakland County
For how long: 27 years
Online campaign information: https:// isaiahhellner2.adlocal.multisiteadmin.com/ Education: Bachelor of Science-Marketing from Oakland University Previously and currently held elected offices: First time running for office Top goals: My top goals if elected are to maintain our county’s AAA bond rating, prevent home foreclosures. Establish strong oversight mechanisms to make sure tax payer funds are used efficiently and correctly.
Republican
Susan Kuhn
Age: No answer given.
Occupation: previous Oakland County Commissioner, auditor DaytonHudson’s(Macys) ; current co-owner Pain Mgt Without Drugs, in home x-rays, back braces, etc
Municipality of residence: Troy
For how long: Homeowner since 1991 (Wattles & John R)
Online campaign information: No answer given.
Education: Graduate with Economics/ Accounting major from Albion College
Previously and currently held elected of-
Stevens
Frangie
Ghanim
Barbe
Blake
Hellner
Election
fices: EIGHT YEARS as elected Oakland County Commissioner … and TEN years Troy Precinct Delegate
Top goals: Oakland County Treasurer’s office MUST return all the money wrongfully taken from taxpayers amounting to millions of dollars. Wrongful seizure of property for non-payment THEN selling that property for MORE than is owed and Oakland County Treasurer keeping the money is UNACCEPTABLE. Many lawsuits in favor of the property owners are delayed. Money needs to be RETURNED to original property owners that the courts have ordered NOW, no more foreclosure irregularities or $ wasted
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner
Two candidates are running for the Democratic nomination and two candidates are running for the Republican nomination to compete for a four-year term in November. The annual salary for the position is $170,761.
Democrat
Jim Nash Age: 67
Occupation: Water Resources Commissioner
Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills
For how long: 30 years
Online campaign information: nash4wrc.com
Education: Florida State University, Bachelor’s in Political Science, minor in peace studies (1988)
our citizen’s health and safety, conserve our natural resources, continue our high-quality services, pursue sustainable/efficient infrastructure investments, protect economic prosperity for all our communities, promote public education and seek public input.
Democrat
Jim Stevens
Age: 62
Occupation: currently work for a Dept. of Defense company
Municipality of residence: Rochester Hills
For how long: 37 years
Online campaign information: https://www. facebook.com/groups/870126655145858/
Education: Engineering GMU and Macomb Community College
Previously and currently held elected offices: none
Top goals: Provide the best service for our Residents. Take action to ensure our lakes and rivers are safe from polluters. Use common sense measures on Septic Field maintenance. Our lakes are especially important for recreational use, our kids swim and fish in our local lakes. We need to educate on how important our resources are by keeping them clean. Our county will strive to enforce and punish polluters. SCHOOL WATER TESTING - Testing is a good safety check for our children (...)
Republican Steve Johnson
Age: 66
Occupation: Consultant
Municipality of residence: Highland
For how long: 15 years
Online campaign information: Steven-Johnson.com
Education:
Previously and currently held elected offices: I served as Oakland County Commissioner representing Farmington Hills from 2005 to 2013. I have been the elected Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner since 2013, now ending my third term. Top goals: Continue my collaborative work with communities across Oakland County and the region to make our stormwater systems resilient to extreme weather brought by climate change and use our wastewater resources to replace fossil fuels with less expensive renewable energy. My mission is to protect
ics, computer systems
Previously and currently held elected offices: No other public office.
Top goals: If elected the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner, I am committed to protecting and being a good steward of our resources.
High-priority items:
• Nanoplastics and Microplastics
• PFAS
• Water Affordability
• Sustainable Water Management Practices
• Enhancing Water Efficiency
• Protecting and Restoring Wetlands
• Safety for nonmunicipal water residents
– Well and Septic
• Reducing Operational Emissions
• Safe use of fertilizers, chemicals, salt
• Resilient Infrastructure Water, Sewer, Stormwater
• Supporting Renewable Energy Initiatives
• Public Engagement and Education
Republican
Steve Klein
Age: 37
Occupation: Driver
Municipality of residence: Waterford
For how long: 37 years, minus 8 years in Highland Twp. Ten years since moving back.
Online campaign information: cedotortoise.com
Education: Some college. Two years at Lawrence Tech in Southfield toward engineering.
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Occupation: Business Leadership Consultant
Municipality of residence: Keego Harbor
For how long: 18 years
Online campaign information: RobKalman.com
Education: Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University; Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan
Previously and currently held elected offices: Current Mayor, City of Keego Harbor, previously Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilman
Top goals: I’ll work to see that our shared progressive Democratic values are reflected in decision making and budget priorities, including, but not limited to:
• Promoting social equity and economic justice for all
• Increasing access to health care and protecting reproductive freedom
• Strengthening our parks and environmental sustainability
• Increasing service for seniors and support age in place policies
• Supporting economic development that creates good paying jobs
• Bolstering veteran services for those that served and their families
Democrat Kristen Nelson
Age: 41
Occupation: Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• MBA, Masters of Business Administration, Plymouth State University - University System of NH
• Graduate Certificate, Strategic Marketing Management, Plymouth State University - University System of NH
• BS Business Management & Economics, SUNY- State University of New York
• Harvard University JFK School, Certificate US Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies
• AS, Associate Degree in Business Management - Oakland Community College + Certificate: Business Entrepreneurship
• AA, Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
- Oakland Community College
• US Navy training: Advanced Electronics - Data Systems, electricity/electron-
Top goals: To ensure the organization is supporting staff properly, being respectful of taxpayers, and operating effectively, efficiently, and sustainably for the long-term.
More detailed goals would be developed according to those overarching aims, when high-quality information is available directly from staff.
Oakland County Board of Commissioners District 10
Two Democrats and one Republican are running for their party’s nomination to compete for a four-year term in November. The annual salary for the position is $45,255.
Democrat
Robert Kalman
Age: 55
Municipality of residence: Waterford Township For how long: 15 years Online campaign information: VoteKristenNelson.com
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education with a Minor in Special Education and a Master of Education with a Major in Special Education from Wayne State University, and postgraduate board certification from Florida Institute of Technology. Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Commissioner since 2019
Top goals: SENIORS: Ensuring older adults receive high-quality services by leading Oakland County’s multi-million senior grant program.
HEALTH: Promoting our health and wellbeing by investing in improved access to mental health services and treatment and protecting reproductive freedom. ENVIRON-
Kuhn
Nash
Stevens
Johnson
Klein
Kalman
Nelson
MENT: Action to combat the impact of climate in our communities by investing in green infrastructure and clean energy, improved parks and trails, and protections for natural habitats and waterways.
Republican
Gregg Marinelli
Running unopposed.
Oakland County Board of Commissioners District 11
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
West Bloomfield Township Supervisor
Two Democrats are running for their party’s nomination to compete for one four-year term in November. The annual salary for the position is estimated to be $145,000.
Democrat
David Flaisher
Age: 72
Occupation: Currently retired (from Federal government)
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 36 years
Online campaign information: Voters may contact me by text message at (248) 3464581.
Education: Wayne State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting. Cass Technical High School, Business Administration Curriculum.
Previously and currently held elected offices: West Bloomfield Township Supervisor 2000-2008.
Top goals: Maintain excellent Police, Fire, and EMS service. Repeal the “Recession Tax” that was only supposed to be a stopgap and end in ten years. Foster diversity and inclusion in Township government and the community. Adhere to zoning ordinances and protect the character and value of our neighborhoods. Return to protection of Woodlands and Wetlands that the Township has always valued. Make residents’ and taxpayers’ concerns a priority once again. I will listen and assist.
Democrat
Steven Kaplan
Age: No answer given.
Occupation: (1) Elected West Bloomfield Township Supervisor; and (2) Adjunct Law
Professor, Michigan State University College of Law, 1998 – present.
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 29 years
Online campaign information: League of Women Voters
Education: Juris Doctor Degree, Detroit College of Law; Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology, with a minor in Management, Oakland University
Previously and currently held elected offices: 1) Elected School Board Trustee, Southfield Public Schools, 1987- 1995; 2) Vice President, Southfield School Board, 1989 – 1990; 3) President, Southfield School Board, 1990- 1992; 4) Elected Township Trustee, West Bloomfield Township, 2000 – 2004; and 2008-2016; 5) Elected Township Supervisor, West Bloomfield Township, 2016 – present.
Top goals: 1. Maintain the high quality of our public safety departments, including continuing their rapid response times, averaging four minutes; 2. Protecting the township’s enviable environmental features, including 28 lakes and thousands of wetlands and woodlands; 3. Continue adopting annual balanced budgets, featuring a safe, ample fund equity balance
West Bloomfield Township Clerk
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
West Bloomfield Township Treasurer
Candidates in this race are unopposed in their party.
West Bloomfield Township Trustee
Six candidates are running for the Democratic nomination to compete for one four-year term in November. The position is estimated to earn around $11,000 per year.
Democrat Deepak V Dighe
Age: 79
Occupation: Retired Automotive Executive, GM, Uniroyal-Michelin, Lear, Johnson Controls
Municipality of residence: West BLoom-
field Township
For how long: 14 years
Online campaign information: - None
Education: Masters in Mechanical ENgineering, University of Michigan - None
Previously and currently held elected offices: - None
Top goals: Make West Bloomfield Township Management law-abiding entity complying to State and Federal laws and to protect citizen’s property tax dollars
Democrat Vincent Kirkwood
Age: 38
Occupation: Chief Advancement OfficerNew City Kids
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield
For how long: 10 years
Online campaign information: Kirkwoodforwb.com
Education: Bachelor’s degree- Speech Communication- Wayne State University
Master’s Degree- Sports Administration- Wayne State University
Previously and currently held elected offices: Parks and Recreation Commissioner- West Bloomfield
Top goals: I am running for West Bloomfield Trustee to increase community engagement, promote transparency, improve sustainability, maintain and improve our infrastructure, enhance public safety, and build a more equitable, inclusive West Bloomfield Township.
Democrat Jim Manna
Age: 63
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield
For how long: 25 Years
Online campaign information: No answer given.
Education: Oakland Community College, University of Detroit, Sacred Heart Seminary
Previously and currently held elected offices: West Bloomfield Trustee since 2016
Top goals: To keep and maintain West Bloomfield as one of the best and safest communities in Michigan, and by providing the best services to our clients, the residents with award winning parks, libraries, and an environmental
leader. Come to the Township that I Love. West Bloomfield!!! Thank You
James Michael Rosenthal
Did not return questionnaire by press time.
Democrat
Diane Rosenfeld Swimmer
Age: 65
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Twp,
For how long: 51 years
Online campaign information: No answer given.
Education: No answer given.
Previously and currently held elected offices: Trustee since 2012
Top goals: I will continue to treat all residents with respect and respond promptly to neighborhood concerns. I will continue to control twp spending, looking for the best value in goods and services. Furthermore, I will protect our quality of life with strong public safety, continue to support parks and our library system. I have and will never forget who I am working for...the residents!
Democrat
Jonathan Warshay
Age: 63
Occupation: Project Manager, Attorney Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 14 years
Online campaign information: https://www.facebook.com/
WarshayForWestBloomfield
Education: B.A. (Economics) Kalamazoo College, M.B.A. Wayne State University, J.D. Wayne State University
Previously and currently held elected offices: Trustee, West Bloomfield (2016-present), Ferndale City Council (1997-2001).
Top goals: 1) Quality of Life issues: public safety, lakes and woodlands, and roads/traffic.
2) Enhance and diversify our tax base. I will support ordinance and code changes that will help large and small businesses to move to or expand in West Bloomfield, without damaging our township’s natural beauty
3) We need our boards and commissions to reflect the diversity of West Bloomfield. Diversity allows all constituent voices to be heard and provides for better decision-making.
Flaisher
Kaplan
Dighe
Kirkwood Manna Swimmer
Warshay
West Bloomfield Parks Commissioner
Eight Democrats and one Republican are running for their party’s nomination to compete for one of seven four-year terms in November. The financial compensation is reported to be $125 per meeting.
Democrat
Terrance T. Adams
Age: 44
Occupation: Financial Advisor / Travel Agent
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield
For how long: Roughly Ten (10) Years
Online campaign information: N/A
Education: MBA; Graduate Certificate In Financial Planning
Previously and currently held elected offices: West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation Commissioner
Top goals: According to the CDC, creating, improving and promoting places to be physically active can improve individual and community health. I understand this importance and plan to promote neighborhood parks, health fairs and other recreational activities to serve the needs of the community. Ensuring sufficient and sustainable funding is important. I am prepared and trained to consider all budget items for review/approval; and be instrumental in continuing to provide insight to the park master plan.
Democrat
Merv Aronoff
Did not return questionnaire by press time.
Democrat
David Barash Age: 63
Occupation: Finance
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield
For how long: 22 Years
Online campaign information: No answer given.
Education: No answer given.
Previously and currently held elected offices: Commissioner - West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
Top goals: Having served as a Commissioner since 2018, it’s been a privilege to be a part of WB Parks growth and accomplishments, achieving national recognition. As Commissioner, the next 4 years, with the
support of our residents, my focus and attention will be building West Bloomfield Parks first Community Center, expansion of our park land, modernizing play spaces for children and adults alike, and enhancing our green initiatives through our environmental consciousness and nature programing.
Democrat
Robert V. Brooks
Age: 63
Occupation: Retired Director in field of Transportation/Investment, Mentor and Advisor of Start Ups, and Board Member Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 23 Years
Online campaign information: N/A
Education: BS Mechanical Engrg / MBA –University of Detroit Mercy
Previously and currently held elected offices: WB Twp Environmental Commissioner 2010 – 2021, WB Parks Commissioner 2013 – present (Chairperson)
Top goals: Continue executing the Commission’s Strategic Plan to maximize use of our West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation capital assets while bringing value to all residents. Support the creation of diversity among the activities available, such that all generations can participate. Execute our Recreation Center expansion vision to keep WB Parks among the top tier in the state. I will continue to bring experience while empowering the Operations Staff to be the best in the region.
Democrat
John Erich
Age: 75
Occupation: Retired Executive Director of Community Services of Oakland Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 11 years
Online campaign information: none
Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work, University of Michigan
ments in all our 13 parks. Continue to grow all the community partnerships which have been developed with our Library, Henry Ford Hospital, Chamber of Commerce, and West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Township school districts to increase our programming and make sure all ages, racial, cultural and ethnic groups are served.
Democrat
Amy Mindell Age: 57
Occupation: Office manager, ret.; Communications specialist.
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 27 years.
Online campaign information: https:// amymindellforwbparks.godaddysites.com/
Education: University of Michigan, BA; Vermont College, MFA
Previously and currently held elected offices: West Bloomfield Township Precinct Delegate.
Top goals: Work with the Parks team to continuously reimagine the use of community spaces. Preserve and protect our natural areas. Uphold the vibrancy of recreation. Encourage our diverse community to develop connections with nature and one another. Instill in our youth a love of nature and a sense of stewardship for the wild. Encourage civic awareness of land management and ecological biodiversity. Offer pathways to reduce our collective impact on earth. Provide accountability, transparency, and leadership.
Democrat
Gordon Wearsch
Did not return questionnaire by press time.
Democrat
Sally Wenczel Age: 43
Occupation: Author/Illustrator, Environmental Educator
Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
For how long: 11 years
Online campaign information: N/A
Previously and currently held elected offices: West Bloomfield Township Parks & Recreation Commissioner 2 terms (20162020, 2020-2024)
Previously and currently held elected offices: Secretary of the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission
Top goals: Completion of the expanded Recreation and Activities Center at our municipal complex including improve-
Education: Albion College (’02), English Major; Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts & Sciences (’05), Licensed Medical Massage Therapist; Continuing coursework for secondary education teacher certification at Wayne State University and University of Detroit Mercy.
Top goals: My top goal is to follow through with the objectives we have outlined in our parks and recreation master plan and to maintain clear communication while gathering input from residents as we move into a bright future in this community together.
Republican Olga Meyer
Running unopposed.
6th Circuit Court judge
Three candidates are running for one nonincumbent 6-year term. The salary for the position is $155,621 combined from the state and county.
Tricia Dare Age: 53
Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Oakland County Municipality of residence: Oxford
For how long: 15 years
Online campaign information: www.dareforjudge.com
Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law from 1994 to 1997: Juris Doctor. Western Michigan University from 1989 to 1993: Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Public Law) and Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology
Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: As Chief Assistant Prosecutor of the Special Victims Unit, the Juvenile Justice Division, the Hate Crimes Unit and the Victim Services Division, my work has involved crimes committed against the most vulnerable individuals in our community. My goal is to bring the same dedication, compassion and fairness that I have displayed as a public servant for the past 27 years to the bench each and every day, as the next Oakland County Circuit Judge.
Nicole Sophia-Calhoun Huddleston Age:
42
Occupation: Managing Director/Attorney Municipality of residence: West Bloomfield Township
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Education: - BA in Communications from Dare
For how long: I’ve lived in West Bloomfield for the past 4 years. I previously lived in Southfield for approximately 14 years. Online campaign information: electhuddlestonforjudge.com
Adams
Barash
Brooks
Erich
Mindell Wenczel
Oakland University (1999-2004) - JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2010-2014)
Previously and currently held elected offices: None
Top goals: My priorities for this family court seat are: 1.Implementing specialized dockets and support systems to address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. 2. Reducing delays and backlogs by streamlining court procedures and leveraging technology to expedite case management 3. Ensuring fair and equal access to justice for all, regardless of background or socioeconomic status. 4.Upholding the law without bias and making decisions based on facts and legal principles
Moneka Sanford
Age: 57
Occupation: lawyer
Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills
For how long:15 years
Online campaign information: monekasanfordforjudge.com
Education: Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology, Masters in Social Work, Juris Doctorate
Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A
Top goals: My goal is to uphold justice, integrity, and fairness in every decision. I am dedicated to serving the community
with respect, dignity, and impartiality. I aim to foster a transparent, accessible, responsive judicial system that safeguards fundamental rights. My background in social work enables me to apply the law with wisdom and compassion. I will listen with an open mind and deliver timely, equitable justice while preserving public safety and providing resources to strengthen families.
West Bloomfield Township Bond Proposal
Shall the Charter Township of West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan, borrow a sum not to exceed Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000), and issue its unlimited tax general obligation bonds therefore, in one or more series, for the purpose of: constructing, furnishing, equipping, and renovating Parks and Recreation improvements, including the parks, playgrounds, community and senior activity center, trail system, pickleball courts, nature education areas, meeting rooms, administrative spaces, new pavement, and other capital improvements described in the Parks and Recreation Commission’s 5-year master plan? The following is for information purposes only. The estimated millage to be levied in the first year of levy is .35 mill ($0.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value), and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire the bonds is 0.35 mill ($0.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value). The maximum number of years the bonds of any series may be outstanding, excluding any refunding, is twenty (20).
Huddleston
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Senior residents ‘surprise’ Fire Department employees
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On June 26, residents at Jewish Senior Life’s Meer Apartments in West Bloomfield were slated to take part in a surprise retirement party for West Bloomfield Fire Department Capt. Gary Proctor and Fire Marshal Dave deBoer, who have served 26 years and 28 years, respectively, according to a press release.
They planned a cake and gifts after training on automatic external defibrillators at Meer.
“The residents at Jewish Senior Life have enjoyed a close relationship for decades with the West Bloomfield Fire Department which has done many trainings there for the staff and residents,” the release states. “And every year, residents collect and donate money to the fire department.”
CHARITY GOLF OUTING SCHEDULED
According to a press release, Open Door Outreach Center, a nonprofit that provides services such as food, clothing and referral information, is scheduled to host a charity golf tournament 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 26. The outing is set to take place at Beacon Hill
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‘Beyond Boundaries’ art exhibition scheduled for August
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Art Leaders Gallery is scheduled to host the “Beyond Boundaries Group Exhibition” during the month of August.
The show is free and open to the public. It will feature Michigan-born artists Andrew and Robert Madvin, Antonio Molinari, Rodney Denne, Dane Porter, and Thomas Arvid, according to a press release.
“These talented artists will be showcasing their unique skills,” the release states.
The show is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays Aug.1-31 at Art Leaders Gallery, located at 33086 Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield.
An exhibition reception is set to take place 6-9 p.m. Aug. 24 at a cost of $10 per person.
According to the release, Art Leaders Gallery will be raising money to benefit the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center during the “Beyond Boundaries Exhibition” by pledging 5% of the generated sales from the featured artists and all proceeds from the reception ticket sales.
For more information, visit artleaders.com.
Golf Club, located at 6011 Majestic Oaks Drive in Commerce.
The cost is $150 per player and $500 for four players.
For those not interested in golf, there is also a
“dinner only” opportunity, with the $50 cost set to include a buffet dinner.
For more information, send an email to ddanhausen@opendooroutreachcenter.com or call (248) 360-2931, ext. 108.
deBoer
Proctor
OCC
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ation and community center,” OCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano Jr. stated in the release. “The College’s priority is for the Highland Lakes property to continue to provide great community value, enhance quality of life and meet the needs of local residents.”
The release further stated that, “OCC is not considering other offers in order to stay focused on this priority.”
According to Wall, OCC will not start moving out of its Highland Lakes campus until the end of the 2025 school year. If things move forward with the purchase agreement, he estimated that the project would take approximately 15-18 months after OCC’s move-out date, which could take place between January and December of 2026.
Wall said that OCC is going to “sell everything,” but thus far only has a purchase agreement with Waterford Township.
Although West Bloomfield resident Nancy Croitori supports Waterford’s decision to purchase the southern portion of OCC’s Highland Lakes campus, she does have some concerns.
One of those concerns is what will happen with the northern acreage of the campus.
“There are precious woodlands, nature trails and a reserve that we would like to be preserved as greenspace,” Croitori said. “We have seen plans where that could be developed.”
Given that Waterford Township’s purchase offer is contingent on the bond proposal passing, there is also concern that the development could impact the entire campus.
“If the bond proposal fails, the entire 160 acres could become a gigantic development,” Croitori stated in an email. “OCC will be the one to decide.”
Croitori isn’t the only one who has considered the potential impact if development occurs on the property.
Waterford resident David St. Dennis spoke during the public comments portion of the Board of Trustees meeting May 28. He said that he lives about 100 yards from the campus.
“My friend and I just came back from walking; we go up the long hill and we go back through these woods – 100-year oaks and everything; it’s beautiful,” St. Dennis said. “To cut those down or do anything to damage that preserve would be a crime. I don’t know of any other (strand) of oaks and great trees in Waterford as this. … I want to see that preserved.”
Provenzano responded to some ques-
tions via email. He addressed concerns that the north end of the campus could be sold for commercial development.
“OCC is taking the interests and concerns of the community into consideration alongside our intent to seek the preservation of significant open space and wetlands at the Highland Lakes campus,” Provenzano stated. “The amount of future open space will be a critical factor in selecting a buyer. … It is OCC’s intent to preserve significant open space and wetlands including considerations to connect Hess Hathaway Park, the trail system, and the proposed Township Community Center. The College is interested in finding prospective buyers who are committed to preserving the land and ensuring it continues to provide great community value, enhance quality of life, and meet the needs of residents.”
Provenzano also added that, “At this time, OCC is committed to focusing its attention on the southern portion of the campus and support of the Waterford Township millage and is not considering other offers in order to stay focused on this priority.”
According to the email statement, the entire Highland Lakes campus is roughly 157 acres.
Waterford resident Arthur Frasca also spoke during public comments.
VETERANS:
“I believe that is the last opportunity in this area for a piece of land that big, and doing everything we can to try and get it for Waterford is the right thing to do,” he said. “I (want to) commend you on the OCC thing. The public will have a voice in that. They vote in November, so they can turn down the bond issue, if in fact they don’t like it.”
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Sensory-friendly carnival held
FARMINGTON HILLS — On June 9, JARC, a nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities, hosted its second sensory-friendly carnival, which, according to a press release, provided special accommodations to support the needs of people with developmental disabilities and/or sensory sensitivities in the community.
The event, which took place at Adat Shalom in Farmington Hills, featured a ferris wheel, a ballistic swing, a super slide and a trackless train.
According to the release, unique to the carnival was a quiet, indoor “sensory” room with activities to help individuals decompress from the outside noise and activity and spend some time in the company of therapy dogs.
For information about JARC, visit jarc. org or call (248) 940-2617. — Mark Vest
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Brooklyn Elan Sims
Walled Lake Central High School 2024
Brooklyn Elan Sims graduate of Walled Lake Central High School. Are hearts are happy to know the great things you will do.
Love you, Nana and Papa
Congrats Graduate
Sophia Grace Reeves
St. Mary’s Preparatory High School 2024
Sophia Grace Reeves, St. Mary’s HS grad. So proud of you. Wishing you the best as you attend the Univ. of Alabama. Roll Tide!
Love, Nana and Papa
Chrysler Windsor Coupe celebrates the past, creates new memories
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
When Don Starlin was in the market to buy a classic automobile, he initially thought about going with a muscle car.
“I wanted to go fast,” the Clawson resident said.
But he changed his mind after he saw an advertisement for a 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe for sale at a local shop.
“With all the chrome, I kind of fell in love with it,” he said.
According to the website metrommp.com, the 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe “captivated onlookers with its sleek, rounded body and fluid lines that hinted at the aerodynamic designs of the future. Its chrome-trimmed grille and proud hood ornament were symbols of post-war luxury. The technological advancements were equally impressive, with features like fluid drive semi-automatic transmission and luxurious ‘chair-height’ seats.”
Starlin, 72, has been enjoying his Chrysler Windsor for several years now. He’s also researched the coupe’s history with a data book he picked up at a car show. The guide was published in 1949 and is very similar to the Kelley Blue Book of today. Starlin’s Windsor comes with a six cylinder engine and padded dashboard that was considered a safety feature at the time it was manufactured.
“They didn’t make too many of these,” he said of the two-door look. “Everybody wanted four doors back in ’49.”
One thing Starlin doesn’t worry about is getting a speeding ticket because the car doesn’t go very fast. And something still up for debate is the official color of the car. The data book says it could be one of three blue hues: ensign, ocean or mist.
Starlin has made several updates to the car to keep it in tip-top shape. One noticeable piece is the addition of a sun visor on the front window.
“This changed the whole character of the car and makes it gangster,” he said. He also upgraded the inside.
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TOP AND TOP LEFT: The 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe has fluid lines that, when built, hinted at the aerodynamic designs of the future. BOTTOM LEFT: Don Starlin, of Clawson, often takes his 1949 Chrysler Windsor Coupe to local car shows. ABOVE: Starlin installed carpeting in the interior, had the seats reupholstered and added seat belts.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
“When I first got the car, the interior was not too impressive,” Starlin said.
So, Starlin installed carpeting to the interior, had the seats reupholstered and added seat belts. While the Windsor does not have air conditioning, the vintage vehicle stays cool through an air duct that sucks in air and blows it into the cab. The Chrysler Windsor has one more special touch. On the gear shift is a shiny door knob that was from the home in which his mother-in-law once lived.
On a recent sunny Tuesday morning, Starlin’s childhood friend, Tim Walkaus, 72, of Berkley, stopped by. The pair have been friends since attending Norup Junior High School in Oak Park.
“We probably met in a backyard riding a motorcycle,” Walkaus said.
Bonding over cars was always a pastime. When Starlin, for instance, bought his Windsor Coupe, he drove it home on a trailer with Walkaus following him. That’s when Walkaus spotted the initials “DS” on the license plate from 1949, which are Starlin’s initials.
“That was kind of cool,” Walkaus said. “Destiny, I guess.”
“You’re part of this thing,” Starlin told his buddy. “You’ve helped me work on it so many times.”
When in high school, Starlin drove around in a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere while Walkaus had a 1969 Dodge Dart.
“We always had Plymouths. My dad was a Chrysler draftsman in Highland Park,” Starlin said. “Back then, it didn’t cost
much to buy a used car. I picked up many a car for $50.”
Cruising Woodward Avenue was the game of sport. The Totem Pole drive-in restaurant and Big Boy were regular hangouts.
“You’d have $3 in your pocket and you’d get three quarters of a tank of gas,” Starlin said. “That was Friday night, Saturday night, if not more.”
Their days and nights of riding up and down Woodward eventually came to an end, though, when they were both called to serve their country during the Vietnam War.
“The service was the demise of both of our muscle cars,” Walkaus said, he in the Army and Starlin in the Navy.
Decades later, the pair are enjoying classic car shows and cruising again. Walkaus has a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire, and Starlin is a regular at many local car shows, including the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site in Shelby Township, the annual Berkley CruiseFest, and the Thursday night cruise nights at the Big Boy located at 200 W. Maple Road in Troy.
Paying homage to the 1960 song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Starlin sometimes decorates the front engine with a yellow-and-white polka dot bikini top. The Chrysler Windsor is always a conservation piece guaranteed to stir up memories.
“It’s surprising how many people have cars tucked away in their garages. Everybody’s got a story,” Starlin said. “A lot of people like to take photos of the dashboard. When I go to a car show, if I see a little kid, I let them get in it.”
Starlin’s Windsor has won 15 trophies, including first place in the 2011 Bud Light Mount Clemens Car Show and the sponsor’s choice in the Clawson car show in 2017. He has given some of the awards to his grandchildren.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Don Starlin’s Windsor has won 15 trophies, including first place in the 2011 Bud Light Mount Clemens Car Show and the sponsor’s choice in the Clawson car show in 2017.
Paying homage to the 1960 song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini,” Starlin sometimes decorates the front engine with a yellow-and-white polka-dot bikini top.
Art show
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“We’re well known around the country with the community of the artists, and that’s how we bring artists to Michigan who don’t do the other Michigan shows,” Narozny said. “We bring artists to Michigan that you don’t see at other shows.”
According to Narozny, the event features “all forms of discipline,” including painting, clay, glass, sculpture, jewelry and wood.
Scott Bayless is a glass artist from Illinois. He estimated that he has been participating in the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show since 2007.
“For years, that’s been the only show that I’ve done like this,” Bayless said. “Generally, I’m selling my work through galleries across the country, so I make it (and) ship it out, rather than actually going on the road and doing shows. I like doing the Orchard Lake show because it’s close enough to where I live; I’m just outside Chicago. The show does really well for me.”
Although Bayless is there to try to sell his work, he has also taken notice of the art displayed by others at the event.
“It’s a well-done show,” he said. “All of the artists that I’ve seen there have been high quality, so I think they do a really good job of picking the people to participate. … It’s a good quality of artwork.”
West Bloomfield Township Supervisor Steven Kaplan said that he and his wife attend every year.
“The art fair, in many ways, defines West Bloomfield, because friends and neighbors frolic at the fair, and they look forward every year to participating in the event,” Kaplan said.
According to Narozny, there is something for everyone at the show. She explained what it is, and what it is not.
“I understand we’re a street show; we’re not a museum show,” she said. “We have a lot of very beautiful art for collectors, but I (want to) make sure we have something for everyone, starting at $20, $25, so that we can bring in new collectors. Someone … who wants to buy something for $25 starts to appreciate handmade, original art.”
Narozny described the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show as a boutique-size show, estimating that it draws about 5,000 people both days.
She said it is a family event, with no alcohol.
The event also features a youth art competition for those in grades K-8 or between the ages of 5 and 13, with a presentation and cash awards scheduled to take place at 3 p.m. July 28.
Although Bayless generally prefers to make and then ship his work, for him, there is an upside to being part of an art show.
“I’m not a big fan of going out and selling stuff, but it is nice to actually get out and be dealing with people who are going to be actually putting my pieces in their homes,” he said. “It is fun in that respect.”
Kaplain said that the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show helps define the season. He shared his perspective about what the atmosphere is like.
“It’s like town square, Central Park,” Kaplan said. “People arrive whenever they want on Saturday and Sunday … and frequently they see friends and neighbors and they rekindle friendships.”
The show is located near Powers and Daly roads, which is south of Maple Road and west of Orchard Lake Road, with free parking at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Care Center, located at 6900 Orchard Lake Road.
“If you drive behind the medical center, go all the way to the end of their parking lot,” Narozny said. “It’ll take people directly to the entrance of the show.”
Admission costs $5, with the exception of children 13 and younger, who are admitted for free.
A receipt can provide in-and-out access for the duration of the show.
According to Narozny, “There’s plenty for everyone to do.”
“Everyone, enjoy the show,” she said. “Come have fun.”
For more information, Narozny can be contacted at info@hotworks.org or (248) 762-2462.
Photo provided by Patty Narozny
The 21st Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is scheduled for later this month. Pictured is the work of Bayless.
Students
there. But I overcame that, and it became a lot easier as I went.”
He said that taking the classes online was the hardest aspect of going back to school.
“Before that I had never taken an online class in my life,” McCoury said. “I’d never even heard of Zoom.”
While he wouldn’t say he was nervous, he was unsure about online learning and other aspects of the classes. McCoury went back to school in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said at that time, the OCC campus was closed, and everything was remote.
He finished his business administration degree at the college. McCoury said he didn’t have any issues interacting with the other students.
“I’m a pretty outgoing person,” McCoury said.
McCoury also said there were a lot more nontraditional students in his classes than he expected.
“I expected to go back and be in classes full of 18-, 19-, 20-year-old kids. For the most part it was like that, but, I mean, every class that I took had students over 25, for sure,” McCoury said.
According to statistics sent in an email by Kim Madeleine, a marketing and communications representative at Oakland Community College, for the 2023-2024 school year, the college had 7,537 nontraditional students. That represents 40.5% of the student population, compared to 11,061 traditional students, or 59.5% of the student population.
Jennifer Berne, provost at Oakland Community College, said she’s pleased that they have so many nontraditional students at OCC. She thinks those students find the college to be convenient and that they have a wide range of modalities.
“They can take classes face to face, they can take them online, they can take them hybrid,” Berne said. “And that seems to be consistent with the demands of nontraditional students who are often working, taking care of
families and have a myriad of responsibilities beyond the classroom.”
Some nontraditional students as well as young students may be nervous to start classes, Berne said.
“College is a big commitment and a big responsibility.” Berne said. “But our nontraditional students tend to do quite well.”
She thinks the way younger students and older students interact with each other is really enriching.
“Nontraditional students often have life experience,” Berne said. “Experience in the workplace, experience from being parents that they bring to the classroom, and it really adds a texture and, I don’t know, a nuance that is very fortifying for everybody.”
A large portion of nontraditional students are in the Associate of Arts program at OCC, Berne said, and that is designed to be a transfer program.
“Students who complete their Associate’s of Arts, sometimes take that Associate’s of Arts and go to work or get a promotion in their job,” Berne said. “But also, often they transfer to a four-year (college).”
She recommends nontraditional students take as many classes as possible that fit into their schedules.
“What we find for our nontraditional students is if they can go just a little bit more quickly through their studies, they tend to be more successful,” Berne said.
Shane Lewis, director of undergraduate admissions at Oakland University, said last fall they had almost 13,000 undergraduate students and around 2,000 nontraditional students, or about 15% of the total. There were only around 10 first-year nontraditional students or adult learners. Transfers took up about 30% of the population.
“So it’s a little bit larger percentage of the students who are coming with credits from another university or the community colleges,” Lewis said.
He said he would say the top major for undergraduate nontraditional students is the second-degree Bachelor of Science in nursing.
“It’s for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree and they want to come back,
and they want a second bachelor’s in nursing,” Lewis said.
This degree has an accelerated program, Lewis said, and it is for those who are looking for a career change. Their nursing completion program is also an accelerated program, and it allows students to continue their careers in nursing while taking online classes.
“A lot of our adult learner students find that very convenient for their lives,” Lewis said about the degree. “Many adult learners have jobs; they have children or families that they’re caring for and so convenience is always a big factor for those students in terms of course modality.”
He also said that some students are nervous when coming back to school. They have a program called Golden Grizzlies Graduate that started in 2019 and they welcome back students who previously started at the university. It is designed to help a smooth transition back into learning and make it less daunting.
“So much has changed already, just in the buildings,” Lewis said. “So I think for a student who’s been, let’s say, away from Oakland for five, 10, 15, 20 years, they might be a little intimidated to come back and to navigate their way through campus.”
Lewis said that the traditional students welcome the nontraditional students.
“More and more people, I think, are recognizing that what we would call the nontraditional student, which is really the adult learner audience, that group. That population of individuals is actually the new majority of those who are in higher education today across the country,” Lewis said.
Patrick Evans-Mach, associate dean of culinary and IT at Macomb Community College, said his students range in age from 17 to people in their 60s. He said the primary group of students fall in the ages of 18 to 24. He usually gets one or two nontraditional students who join classes out of interest.
“We haven’t seen a big increase since like 2010,” Evans-Mach said. “(That) was when we had our Michigan grant, our Michigan Works! grant that paid for people that were in industry to go back and get retrained. That was when we were at our highest.”
He added when the grant ran out, they saw the number of nontraditional students trail off.
While the traditional students welcome and enjoy having the nontraditional students
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Photo by Dean Vaglia
John Andree, 58, edits a picture in a digital photography class at Oakland Community College. The engineer of over 30 years is back in school pursuing a personal interest to develop his photography skills as he approaches retirement.
CRIME WATCH
Commercial gas line ruptured
WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 3:30 p.m. July 8, the West Bloomfield Police Department reportedly received a 911 call about landscapers working in the area of Maple Road and Stonebridge Boulevard who accidentally ruptured a commercial gas line and caused a “significant” gas leak.
No injuries were reported, and evacuations were not deemed necessary the day the incident was reported.
However, long traffic delays and lane closures were expected.
Broken windshield reported
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On June 24, a West Bloomfield Police Department officer was reportedly dispatched to the area of Eastbrooke Drive and Maple Road to take a report of a broken rear windshield.
The victim reportedly explained that a group of juveniles may have broken out the windshield on purpose.
No further information was provided.
Patient allegedly strikes medical facility staff
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A police officer was reportedly dispatched to a medical facility on West Maple Road to take a report of an assault and battery that occurred June 25.
A patient allegedly became angry with hospital staff and threw objects in the room, striking the staff and causing potential minor injuries.
Driver of suspected stolen vehicle arrested
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Officers reportedly learned of a suspected stolen vehicle driving in the area of Middlebelt
Anyone who has information about these crimes or others is asked to call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.
and Orchard Lake roads June 23.
They stopped the vehicle, and after further investigation, the driver was arrested.
Money missing from home
WEST BLOOMFIELD — An officer was reportedly dispatched to Hardwoods Drive on a report of missing money June 23.
The reporting party said that a vendor was hired to do work on a driveway and that someone on the crew may have taken money from inside the home.
Items reportedly taken from vehicle
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident told police June 27 that items were taken from a vehicle parked at the reporting party’s home, in the 5800 block of Applewood Drive.
The resident stated that someone had opened a door and taken several items from within the vehicle.
According to the report, there is no suspect information available.
‘Strange’ text messages reported
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On June 22, a resident reported having received “strange” and harassing text messages from an unknown caller.
According to the police report, the individual did not recognize the phone number but believed that it was someone known to them.
No further information was provided.
— Mark Vest
OCC
from page 11A
From Croitori’s perspective, potential commercial development could also directly impact West Bloomfield residents.
“West Bloomfield residents directly across the street … will be affected by light pollution, traffic, (and) probably loss in value of their property, being right across the street from commercial development,” she said. “We’re not in favor of that commercial carveout. We would prefer Waterford purchased all of that.”
Although some residents may be concerned about a potential increase in traffic if the property is developed, according to Wall, the Road Commission for Oakland County is going to conduct a traffic study to determine
if an extra lane needs to be added to Cooley Lake Road. From his perspective, potential traffic issues would be situational.
“There are times, like at the beginning of the day when people are going to work, (and) the end of the day, when people are coming home from work – there’s traffic jams, obviously, but it’s not like that 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Wall said. “It won’t be constant heavy traffic.”
Wall is of the opinion that gaining control of the southern portion of OCC’s Highland Lakes campus has the potential to benefit the township for decades to come.
“I hope that the people are on board with this and (want to) take this opportunity to retain 51 acres of greenspace,” he said. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the City Charter, the last date for fling nominating petitions for the Offce of City Councilmember will be July 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Three Councilmembers will be elected to three-year terms on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Petitions may be obtained from and are to be fled at the Offce of the City Clerk, located at 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan.
Rhonda
R. McClellan City Clerk
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 07/17/2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE
0369-2429
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the August 6, 2024, Primary Election has been scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the following location:
Keego Harbor City Hall 2025 Beechmont Keego Harbor, Ml Orchard Lake City Hall 3955 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake, Ml Sylvan Lake City Hall 1820 Inverness St. Sylvan Lake, Ml
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law. The meeting is open to the public.
Tammy Neeb, Clerk City of Keego Harbor
Rhonda McClellan, Clerk City of Orchard Lake Village
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 07/17/2024
Dennise Dryden, Clerk City of Sylvan Lake
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEEGO HARBOR APPROVED AND ADOPTED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS. THE CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR ORDAINS:
Part I. The text for Zoning Ordinance No. 2024-02 of Keego Harbor, is hereby adopted. For a full understanding of the amendments, see the May 23, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes and the June 20, 2024, City Council meeting minutes. Articles amended include Articles 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,14 and 17.
Part II. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS REPEALED. Any ordinance or parts of Ordinances in confict herewith, are hereby repealed.
Part III. EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared to take effect ten (10) days after publication.
Part IV. ADOPTION. The City of Keego Harbor City Council adopted the zoning ordinance by the authority of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, P.A. 110 of 2006, as amended, at a meeting duly called and held on June 20, 2024. The Public Hearing for the zoning ordinance amendments was held by the Planning Commission on May 23, 2024.
Adopted by the City Council on: June 20, 2024
Effective Date: (10 days after notice is published in the newspaper)
Published: July 17, 2024
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 07/17/2024
Tammy Neeb Clerk and City Manager
0190-2429
File photo by Deb Jacques
Wolverines
from page 3A
that focuses on student-athlete’s charitable engagements, benefited the Football Alumni of Michigan and Veterans of the Game, a nonprofit built on commemorating veterans recognized by the university.
Fans lined up inside the store well before the 4:30 p.m. start time, juggling mini helmets, photos, programs, jerseys and other Wolverines memorabilia.
With a new coach at the helm in Sherrone Moore and the National Football League Draft on the horizon for Edwards, a possible day two selection depending on this year, and Johnson, widely regarded as a top-10 pick in next year’s draft, there’s plenty of star-studded talent still on the roster for a team that watched 13 players be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
“It’s not really replacing, because guys have abilities, and even though they haven’t been asked to play in their roles against Penn State or Ohio State, everybody has that dog in them and is going to succeed in what their abilities are,” Edwards said. “Guys have that fire because they haven’t had their number called on, so they have something to prove just like I have something to prove.”
Edwards said he feels as if he has the “fire back in his soul” on a consistent basis after posting an underwhelming 2023 campaign with 497 yards and five touchdowns on the ground after tallying 991 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022.
All the concern for Edwards seemed to fade away in the national championship game against the University of Washington when he exploded for 104 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
Edwards had to share duties with an elite-level running back in Blake Corum, who will command carries for the Los Angeles Rams this season, and said he’s never had an issue with letting those around him at his position flourish.
“I just wasn’t out there as much as I wanted to be out there, which was perfectly fine, because we were still winning football games,” Edwards said. “Blake (Corum) was a hell of a player and a tremendous player, and sometimes you just gotta take the backseat role. I came into my realization that that was just what I had to do. There was nothing wrong with that. My mindset is that everybody has to eat. I want everybody to eat. This year, I don’t care how many touches I get. I just have to do with those opportunities as I get them.”
Edwards reiterated this sentiment when
he scored a touchdown with teammate Kalel Mullings while playing the highly touted video game EA Sports College Football 25, saying, ‘Everybody eats around here.’”
Edwards, rated a 91 overall in the video game, shares the cover of the game with University of Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and University of Colorado defensive back Travis Hunter, picking up right where Denard Rob-
inson left off as the cover athlete on NCAA 14 before the game took a 10-year hiatus.
“I thought it would be a little bit higher, but I’m not tripping,” Edwards said. “I’m cold on the game. They had my acceleration at a 96, which I think is pretty accurate. I’m cool with that. I thought it would be higher, though. A 93 bare minimum, but I’m cool
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with it because I got time to build it up.”
Johnson, who carries the highest rating in the game at a 96 overall, also appeared in the games’ first official trailer as the cameraman for the team’s turnover celebration, but his signature buffs (Cartier glasses) did not make an appearance.
“They did the turnover picture, but I’m not sure about the buffs or not,” Johnson said. “They got to get that in there. That would be sweet. Fans would love that.”
Johnson and Morgan rocked the buffs at the meet-and-greet event, which was truly a beautiful sight for metro Detroiters as all three athletes have local ties, with Johnson graduating from Grosse Pointe South High School and Edwards and Morgan both graduating and playing together at West Bloomfield High School.
Michigan football is filled with local talent as Jacob Oden (Harper Woods High School), a close friend of the Johnson family; Makari Paige (West Bloomfield High School); Joey Klunder (Grosse Pointe South), Giovanni El-Hadi (Sterling Heights Stevenson High School); Brady Prieskorn (Rochester Adams);
and many more stayed home to help the school they grew up watching.
“It just makes us feel a little more comfortable,” Johnson said. “We’re used to playing with each other. We’ve been playing with each other since we were young and just grew up with each other, so we got that real brotherhood and that real connection and ties, because we’ve been doing this with each other and going to travel to play against different teams since we were in middle school.”
There’s still some shaping up to be done before Michigan takes the field against California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) Aug. 31 in Ann Arbor, although the quarterback controversy still seems to generally favor Alex Orji, who will have a dynamic athlete like Morgan at his disposal on the outside this season.
But more importantly, it will be the first full season of head coach Sherrone Moore, who was 4-0 in his head coaching debut while Jim Harbaugh served his suspension.
From the outside looking in with Michigan fans and players, it always seemed like Moore was going to be the next man up, and the players are rallying around him before the upcoming season.
“It was really no question,” Johnson said. “If it wasn’t him then the program probably wouldn’t be what it was right now. It was really no question.”
NOTICE OF ELECTION PRIMARY ELECTION
AUGUST 6, 2024
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
CITY OF SYLVAN LAKE
To the Qualifed Electors:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Election will be held in:
City of Keego Harbor City of Orchard Lake Village City of Sylvan Lake County of Oakland, State of Michigan
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024
THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock a.m. until 8 o’clock p.m. THE POLLING PLACE IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POLLING PLACES LISTED BELOW:
PCT I - Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont, Keego Harbor, Ml 48320
PCT I - Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml 48323
PCT 1 - Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, Sylvan Lake. Ml 48320
Early Voting will be held Saturday, July 27th through Sunday, August 4th. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with the exception of 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Located at the West Bloomfeld Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfeld, MI 48323
FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICE:
PARTISAN United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Legislature, County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commission and Delegates to County Convention
NONPARTISAN Judge of Circuit Court
PROPOSAL O L Bloomfeld Hills Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.
Tammy Neeb, City Clerk
City of Keego Harbor
2025 Beechmont Keego Harbor. MI 48320
248 682-1930
Rhonda McClellan, City Clerk City of Orchard Lake Village 3955 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake, MI 248 682-2400
Publish: West Bloomfeld Beacon 07/17/2024
Dennise Dryden, City Clerk City of Sylvan Lake 1820 Inverness St. Sylvan Lake. Ml 48320 248 682-1440
NOTICE OF ELECTION WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
AUGUST 6, 2024 STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
To the qualifed electors of West Bloomfeld Township:
Notice is hereby given that the State Primary Election will be held in West Bloomfeld Township on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At the following locations:
Precinct 1
Precinct 2
West Bloomfeld Middle School, 6000 Orchard Lake Rd
Walnut Creek Middle School, 7602 Walnut Lake Road
Precinct 3 Spirit of Grace Church, 2399 Figa Ave
Precinct 4
Precinct 5
Precinct 6
Precinct 7
Precinct 8
Precinct 9
Precinct 10
Precinct 11
Precinct 12
Precinct 13
Precinct 14
Precinct 15
Precinct 16
Scotch Elementary School, 5959 Commerce Road
Gretchko Elementary School, 5300 Greer Road
Drake Community Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road
Doherty Elementary School, 3575 Walnut Lake Road
Scotch Elementary School, 5959 Commerce Road
Covenant Baptist Church, 5800 Maple Road
Lone Pine Elementary School, 2601 Lone Pine Road
Shepherd King Lutheran Church, 5300 Maple Road
Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road
Lone Pine Elementary School, 2601 Lone Pine Road
Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road
West Bloomfeld Main Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road
Lone Pine Elementary School, 2601 Lone Pine Road
Precinct 17 Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Road
Precinct 18 Pleasant Lake Elementary School, 4900 Halsted
Precinct 19 Covenant Baptist Church, 5800 Maple Road
Precinct 20 Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road
Precinct 21 WB Parks and Rec Admin Bldg, 4640 Walnut Lake Road
Precinct 22
Precinct 23
Precinct 24
B’Nai Moshe Synagogue, 6800 Drake Road
Walnut Creek Middle School, 7602 Walnut Lake Road
B’Nai Moshe Synagogue, 6800 Drake Road
Precinct 25 Gretchko Elementary School, 5300 Greer Road
Precinct 26 Walnut Creek Middle School, 7602 Walnut Lake Road
Counting Center Oakland County Elections Division AVCB
Mini AVCB for ballots received after 4pm August 5 until 8pm August 6 – West Bloomfeld Town Hall 4550 Walnut Lake Rd
The August 6, 2024 Primary election will be conducted in all voting precincts of West Bloomfeld Township for the purpose of nominating candidates for the following offces:
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress - 11th District
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature - 20th District
COUNTY County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner County Commissioner – 10th and 11th Districts
TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee, Park Commissioner
DELEGATES Delegates to the County Convention
NONPARTISAN
Judge of Court of Appeals, 2nd District, Judge of Circuit Court, 6th Circuit, Judge of Probate Court, Judge of District Court, 48th District
And for the purpose of voting on the following proposals as presented and listed below:
ALL Voters – West Bloomfeld Township Bond Proposal Parks & Recreation
• To borrow a sum not to exceed Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000), and issue its unlimited tax general obligation bonds therefore, in one or more series, for the purpose of: constructing, furnishing, equipping, and renovating Parks and Recreation improvements, including the parks, playgrounds, community and senior center, trail system, pickle ball courts, nature education areas, meeting rooms, administrative spaces, new pavement, and other capital improvements. The estimated millage to be levied in the frst year of levy is .35 mill ($0.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value), and the average annual millage rate required to retire the bonds is 0.35 mill ($0.35 for each $1,000 of taxable value). The maximum number of years the bonds or any series of bonds may be outstanding, excluding any refunding, is twenty (20).
Voters in Bloomfeld Hills School District ONLY – Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
• Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the Bloomfeld Hills Schools, be increased in the amount of 22 mills, with 18 mills being the maximum allowable levy ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), to the extent such property is not statutorily exempt, and of which not more than 9.65 mills may be imposed on principal residences, for twenty (20) years, the years 2026 to 2045, inclusive, to provide funds for operating expenses of the School District. This operating millage, if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $18,300,000 during the 2026 calendar year, to be used to general operating purposes.
Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the West Bloomfeld Township Clerk’s offce, 4550 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld, MI 48323. Sample ballots can also be found at www.mi.gov/vote.
Persons with special needs as defned by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s offce.
Early Voting Schedule:
- Early voting is open nine (9) consecutive days beginning on the second Saturday before the election and ending on the Sunday before the election. Hours for early voting is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Thursday when hours are noon to 8:00 p.m.
Your early voting site options: - West Bloomfeld Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Rd, West Bloomfeld MI 48323 - Waterford Oaks Activity Center, 2800 Watkins Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328
Debbie Binder West Bloomfeld Township Clerk 248-451-4848
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 07/17/2024
there, the more “seasoned” students feel a bit awkward at first.
“They will feel very conscious about coming back to class and seeing a bunch of the peers being a lot younger,” Evans-Mach said.
The biggest difficulty nontraditional students have is getting over the fear of coming back to school and indoctrinating themselves with the other students, Evans-Mach said. He said they have a fear of not belonging due to
their age and have the fear of standing out.
“I think they quickly learn that that’s not true and usually they meet someone within the first two classes or first class and make a good connection,” Evans-Mach said.
He also said that some of the older students sometimes have issues with the newer technologies such as videoconferencing platforms.
“For those that maybe have come back to school after retirement or after they have already completed a career, they’re not used to the conferencing tools and the learning management systems like Canvas that we use here at the college,” Evans-Mach said.
He also said the nontraditional students have a little more resilience and fortitude to apply themselves to their studies.
“And that just comes naturally with being as you mature,” Evans-Mach said. “You tend to be able to be a little bit more, have more foresight or a little bit more earnest in your time management.”
They all have a lot of fun in their classes, Evans-Mach said.
“There’s also opportunities that they will seek me out as far as ways they can better engage the class,” Evans-Mach said. “The biggest part is that they seem to truly enjoy activities.”
He recommends those looking to go
back to school take one or two classes to begin with and to engage the instructor.
“Letting them know what they would like to get out of the class,” Evans-Mach said.
McCoury said he recommends others go back to school and work closely with the college guidance counselors. He took classes to allow him to transfer him to a university as well as working toward an associate degree.
“If I would have tried to do it on my own, I would have ended up taking a bunch of stuff that I didn’t need and, yeah, they helped me out a lot,” McCoury said.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JULY 18
‘Hakoah: The Team That Defied the Nazis’: Presentation about Jewish soccer team’s success and fight for survival, 7 p.m., The Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, holocaustcenter.org/july
JULY 19-21
‘Guys and Dolls’: Performance by Nicely Theatre Group, 7:30 p.m.
July 19-20 and 2 p.m. July 21, The Berman Center for the Performing Arts, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 406-6677, nicelytheatregroup.org
JULY 20
Rockin’ the Farm: Live music by Rare Earth and Magic Bus, beer barn and BBQ, and kids area with games and inflatables, 5-11 p.m., Fisk Farm, 9180 Highland Road in White Lake, (248) 624-2826, lakesareachamber.com
JULY 25-27
‘Hello, Dolly!’: Performance by Oakland Homeschool Music, 7 p.m., Waterford Kettering Performing Arts Center, 2800 Kettering Drive, ohmimusic.com
JULY 29
Pickleball tournament and BBQ: Also food, drinks, silent auction, raffle and entertainment, presented by Farmington-Hills based Judson Center and affiliate Child Safe Michigan, proceeds benefit foster care and mentoring programs for children who experienced abuse, neglect and trauma, 2-8:30 p.m., Tam-O-Shanter Country Club, 5051 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, childsafemichigan.org/pickleball
AUG. 2
Night Hike: Naturalist-led Astronomy Adventure, bring flashlight and bug spray, 8-9:30 p.m., Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, registration required, (248) 451-1900, wbparks.org
AUG. 3
Bees in the D: Learn about honeybees and put on suit to get hands on with hive, 10 a.m.-noon, Karner Farm, 5911 Halsted Road in West Bloomfield, registration required, (248) 451-1917, lazoury@wbparks. org, wbparks.org/series/beekeeper-for-a-day-hive-tour
AUG. 4
Pickleball for Friendship: Celebrity fundraiser supporting individuals with special needs, guest players include Kris Draper (ex-Red Wings), Scott Kowalkowski (ex-Lions), Holly Hutton (99.5 FM WYCD/ Audacy), Lila Lazarus (former local TV anchor/health reporter), and top pickelball players and local professionals, also online auction, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Sports Club of West Bloomfield, 6343 Farmington Road, friendshipcircle.org/Pickleball2024
AUG. 11
Car show and poker rally: Attend and/or compete in car show from 9 a.m.-noon, then visit six historic locations during poker rally from noon-3 p.m., West Bloomfield High School, 4925 Orchard Lake Road, gwbhs.org/pokerrally
AUG. 22
Kids Komotion: Free interactive concert featuring Guy Louis Sferlazza, 10 a.m.-noon, also inflatables and Optimist Club of West Bloomfield selling snacks and refreshments, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org/series/kids-komotion-concerts, (248) 451-1900
AUG. 24
Pollinator festival: Learn about pollinators and how to help, plus hands-on activity stations and honey for sale, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, wbparks.org
ONGOING
Waterford Oaks Wave Pool: Open select dates until Sept. 2, 1702 Scott Lake Road, (248) 858-0918, waterfordoakswaterpark@oakgov. com, oakgov.com
Farmers markets: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Casey J. Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
• 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through end of December, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford, (248) 858-5495, ocmarket@oakgov.com, oakgov.com
Live music: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 791-3256, forknpintcasslake.com
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Natalie Rose Sevick and Jordan Hayes-Devloo star in “It's Only Life.” ‘It’s Only Life’: Performance by The Inspired Acting Company, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays July 19-21 and 26-28, 1124
Outdoor concerts: Food trucks at 5:30 p.m. and music at 6 p.m., July 17 (ThunderBeards, ZZ Top tribute), July 24 (Detroit Retro Society, soul, funk, R&B and more) and July 31 (Mobile Dueling Piano), Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 451-1914, mtehako@wbparks.org, facebook.com/WBParks
• 7-9 p.m. July 17 (Sound Station), July 24 (Detroit Social Club), July 31 (The Groove Suns), Aug. 7 (Harmonized Steel) and Aug. 14 (Weekend Comeback), Hiram Sims Park, 1299 Quinif Drive in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
Game nights: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, sylvanlake.org/community_center, (248) 6821440
• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 6698108, commercetwp.com/library
w Vehicle drives through multiple backyards
TROY — A vehicle was reported to be driving through the backyards of several residences along Hamlet Drive at 6:35 p.m. June 4. When officers arrived, they were advised that the driver had used a driveway to enter the backyard area of homes on Hamlet and had driven through the area, causing minor damage to the lawns, a tree and an underground downspout pipe.
Officers located the vehicle, which was parked back on the roadway, with the driver standing outside it. Upon speaking to the driver, a 63-year-old Troy man, officers noted he had difficulty maintaining his balance, his speech was very slurred and there was a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from him.
The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.20% blood alcohol content.
The driver was arrested. He refused to take a chemical breath test, so a search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted. He was charged with operating while intoxicated, third offense, and driving on a suspended or revoked license, second offense.
Intoxicated driver found asleep in car on freeway
TROY — Officers were dispatched to northbound Interstate 75, near 14 Mile Road, after a Michigan Department of Transportation Courtesy Patrol driver reported that a red Ford Explorer was stopped on the shoulder of the freeway and the driver was asleep at the wheel, with his foot on the brake pedal, at 2:14 a.m. June 7.
Officers found the vehicle in reverse, with the asleep driver applying the brake.
It took several minutes for officers to successfully wake the driver, a 32-year-old man from Southfield. Upon speaking with the driver, officers noted his eyes were bloodshot, glassy and watery; his speech was slurred; and he appeared disoriented. The driver refused to identify himself or participate in any sobriety evaluations.
He was arrested, and during an inventory search of his vehicle, officers located a credit card and were able to compare it to driving records to confirm his identity. The driver was found to have a suspended driver’s license. He refused to take a breath test, so a search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted.
The case was forwarded to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood test results had been returned.
Craigslist rental turns out to be a scam
TROY — Residents on Kirts Boulevard reported June 8 that they were attempting to rent a property they found on Craigslist.
They reached out to the poster, who asked them to send a $75 fee via PayPal for the rental application. The victims sent the payment and completed a rental application that included all their personal information.
After becoming suspicious, the victims asked for the rental address, then went to the address given. There they spoke with residents who advised they had just moved in and that the house was not for rent.
Ring camera records break-in
FARMINGTON — A Ring doorbell camera mounted to the front door of a home on Drake Road recorded a breaking and entering June 21 and notified the owner.
The camera recorded the suspect entering the residence at 4:36 a.m. and exiting at 4:59 a.m. The house was unoccupied and was going through an estate sale, according to a police report.
The suspect stole jewelry and other personal items.
An undercover surveillance team witnessed the theft and arrested the suspect in West Bloomfield. The case was forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office, which issued several felony charges against the suspect.
Driver arrested on domestic violence warrant
FARMINGTON — An officer on patrol in the area of Grand River and Shiawassee around 8:50 p.m. June 14 stopped a vehicle for not having auto insurance.
Upon making contact with the driver, the officer learned that the 50-year-old woman had an active arrest warrant from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for domestic violence.
She was arrested for the warrant, and the vehicle was searched prior to being impounded. During the search, several used needles and a glass pipe were located. The woman was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and was turned over to Oakland County.
Two arrested in CVS thefts
BERKLEY — Police were called at 4:19 p.m. June 13 to CVS Pharmacy at 1715 Coolidge Highway for a report of retail fraud. According to the report, the theft occurred on May 21. Police were called to the business on behalf of its loss prevention team after two individuals were arrested for a similar incident in Royal Oak on June 14. The suspects are a 16-year-old Baltimore resident and a 21-year-old Ellicott, Maryland, woman.
The loss prevention team reportedly has observed the same two suspects at various CVS stores throughout southeastern Michigan and needed a record for
assorted facial cream products had been taken in the amount of $3,046.64.
Landscape items stolen from trailer BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a larceny of lawn equipment that was taken from a landscape trailer in the median of Telegraph Road, near Deep Run Road, June 14.
The landscape crews were mowing the medians when three backpack blowers, two trimmers and two edgers were stolen from their trailer. The crew believed that the larceny occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m., when they saw a U-Haul truck running over the cones they had set up around their truck. Detectives were investigating.
Driver arrested for operating while intoxicated, fleeing, eluding
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A Bloomfield Township police officer observed a gray Mazda traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Telegraph Road, at Hickory Grove Road, at 11 p.m. June 11. The officer got behind the vehicle, preparing to make a traffic stop, and observed signs of intoxication in the manner the vehicle was being operated. The officer activated his emergency lights, but the vehicle continued to drive northbound on Telegraph Road, passing Old Telegraph Road. The officer activated his emergency siren and continued attempting a traffic stop of the vehicle. The driver led officers up to West Huron Street, where he turned westbound and then north onto Tilden Avenue. Other officers arrived in the area and were able to get in front of the vehicle and bring it to a stop.
Officers approached the driver and observed an unopened bottle of beer in the front seat. The driver was put through a sobriety test and ultimately was arrested for operating while intoxicated, and fleeing and eluding.
The driver gave a breath sample at the station, which showed he was over twice the legal blood-alcohol limit. This case was sent to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, which issued a one-count felony warrant for fleeing and eluding fourth-degree and a one-count misdemeanor warrant for operating while intoxicated. The driver was arraigned in 48th District Court and was issued a $15,000 or 10% cash bond.
Man arrested after threatening to kill wife, sons ROCHESTER HILLS — A resident called 911 to report that someone was threatening to kill residents in the home on Hidden Creek Court at 9:14 p.m. June 5. The man, 65, of Rochester Hills, was armed with a knife and had firearms in the home.
bedroom until deputies arrived and took custody of the man without incident. The man was taken into custody for felonious assault and domestic violence and was lodged in the Oakland County Jail.
Attempted car theft with owner inside leads to chase NOVI — A man’s car was nearly stolen from the 12
The footage shows the suspect’s vehicle on Ring Road at 3:13 p.m. The Chrysler 300 is then seen driving past the Jeep as a security officer passes him. The 300 then parks in the middle of the lot and appears to wait for the officer to turn. When the officer turns