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Keego Harbor Mayor Rob Kalman, right, is pictured with a member of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Kalman recently announced a grant that will help pay for safety on Cass Lake.

Shelby and Utica put part of water and sewer on weekends when payments until state settles debt dispute people areinonescrow the lake’ Photo provided by Rob Kalman

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

KEEGO HARBOR — Keego Harbor Mayor Rob Kalman recently announced that the city has been awarded two grants.

He credited Michigan State Rep. Noah Arbit with helping to secure $500,000 for a bridge repair and Sen. Rosemary Bayer with assisting the city in

getting $100,000 to help with safety on Cass Lake.

The engineering firm of Hubbell, Roth & Clark Inc., based in Bloomfield Hills, advised the city that a bridge needs to be repaired or financing should be secured for a new one.

Kalman shared the details.

“On Willow Beach Street there is a bridge that cars drive over, and there’s a small canal that connects Cass Lake and Dollar Lake,” he said. “Of course, Cass Lake is the largest lake in Oakland County — it’s the deepest and likely the busiest, and Dollar Lake is a smaller lake close to Cass Lake and Orchard Lake Road. …

Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point

domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a

BY MARK & Craft Shows, is the 20th year for the show in West raiser, Stepping Out VEST With the Stars, April 29. forensic nursethis examiners program. mvest@candgnews.com Bloomfield.

Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A It is scheduled to take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 29 and WEST BLOOMFIELD — If history is any indication, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30. thousands of people may be set to gather in West Bloomfield There is free parking for the show in the last, back half Turning Point President stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out between Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, Julyand 30.CEO Sharman Davenport of the lot behind Beaumont Medical Center, located at 6900 with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. Those are the scheduled dates for this year’s Orchard Orchard Lake Road, and according to Narozny, “it’ll take Photo courtesy of Turning Point Lake Fine Art Show, and according to Patty Narozny, who is people all the way up to the front of the show.” the founder and executive producer of Hot Works Fine Art See ART on page 4A See LAKE on page 12A

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Pictured is the kind of art people may have the opportunity to see at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show, which is scheduled to take place July 29 and 30.

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SOUTHFIELD — Polish Americans gathered in Section No. 5 of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield to honor the “Forgotten Volunteers of the Blue Army” with a monument and tombstone dedication recently.

Andrew Gołębiowski, the host of a Polish American radio program in Buffalo, addressed the audience at the memorial.

“For men who have served in the Blue Army as well as other Polish and Polish American veterans, over time, they said we became forgotten,” Gołębiowski said. “And more than half of the graves were unmarked. We are here almost 100 years later because one person, the daughter of a Blue Army veteran, would not allow the men buried here to continue to be invisible to the world. Even though her own father is not buried here, she took it upon herself to make the presence and sacrifice of his comrades known inside and outside of these gates.”

Fifteen years ago, Henrietta Nowakowski, the daughter of a Blue Army soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Ignacy Zapytowski, visited the same gravesite that she remembered visiting with her parents as a child. She became grief-stricken that these brave Polish American men were laid to rest without tombstones.

“It was sad because if you were looking for someone in particular, you’d have no idea where to find him. It seemed like a shame that these men were just totally forgotten with not even a nameplate to say who they are,” she said.

The nameless graves house the bodies of men who served in the Polish Army, or the Blue Army, in France, fighting for Poland’s independence from 1918-1919. From late 1917 to early 1919, over 38,000 volunteers registered in the U.S., with around 22,000 volunteers qualifying for military service.

Nowakowski estimates that around 2,000 of these volunteers came from Michigan. After being sworn in, the soldiers were sent to the Kościuszko training camp in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.

On Sept. 28, 1918, the Blue Army was recognized by the Entente powers as independent allies of the Polish Army. The Paris-based Polish National Committee gained the right to appoint a supreme commander of the Polish Army, and Gen. Józef Haller was appointed.

When World War I ended in November of 1918, Poland

was still fighting for their independence. The Greater Poland Uprising and Silesian Uprisings broke out, and not much later, the Polish-Bolshevik War began. In 1919, under Haller’s command, the Blue Army was sent to Poland to defend its independence against the Bolshevik Red Army and communism.

By September of 1919, ordered by Marshal Józef Piłsudski, all immigrant armed forces were integrated into the Polish Army, thus removing Haller as the commander of the Blue Army and disbanding the Blue Army. Volunteers from the U.S. were demobilized, which left Polish Americans and soldiers outraged. Though the matter was taken to the United States House of Representatives in 1920, the outcome was that these soldiers would instead be tasked with transporting American cargo to supply American troops stationed in Rhineland.

The soldiers of the Blue Army were recognized with the “Cross of Polish Soldiers from America” and left without resources. At this time, many of the soldiers were disabled or ill.

In 1921, the Polish Army Veterans Association in America was formed, and in 1925, it partnered with the Ladies Auxiliaries to provide aid and care to homeless, unemployed veterans in need. The Ladies Auxiliary No. 5 purchased 72 gravesites for Polish World War I veterans in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in 1929. However, the families of the veterans were unable to afford tombstones, leaving the graves unmarked and the men laid to rest there unnamed.

Raised by Polish immigrants proud of their Polish heritage and citizenship in the United States, Nowakowski recalled her mother and father, who were involved in veteran groups to help Polish soldiers from World War I and II. For Nowakowski, there was no question about what she had to do.

The seed was planted in 2007 when Nowakowski returned to the gravesite and was disheartened by the lack of grave markers, but it wasn’t until 2017 that her project gained support from the Polish Mission at Orchard Lake and The Institute of National Remembrance in Warsaw.

Nowakowski explained that the project consisted of intense research. It was her mission to make sure that every veteran got his name and history restored. Nowakowski worked endlessly researching. She utilized records that her mother, the secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary No. 5, kept, as well as us-

Pictured is the Blue Army Color Guard.

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Depending on the weather, Narozny estimated that the show typically draws between 5,000 and 10,000 people over the course of the weekends it is held.

She anticipates that there will be approximately 110 artists at the show.

“You’re going to see all work that is original and personally handmade by the artist in the show,” Narozny said. “It’s juried by art professionals who know what they’re doing, so we don’t mix the buy, sell, import in between all the artwork.”

Narozny shared what she considers to be one of the primary highlights of the show.

“We bring artists to Michigan that don’t do a lot of other Michigan shows because we work on this event throughout the year, in which we have shows in Florida during the wintertime,” she said. “As a result, I personally know about 7,000 of the art show artists, and that’s how we recruit a lot of artists to come to Michigan who don’t do other Michigan shows, is they work with us in our Florida shows.”

According to Narozny, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is “not just another art show,” as it has been voted in the top 100 art shows in the country 12 times.

Musical entertainment and food vendors are also slated to be part of the show.

However, Narozny understands what it is that draws so many to the show.

“The artwork is the focus of the show and the visual arts, so people can find something for everyone. … I want to point out too, in all forms of discipline and all price ranges.

Discipline includes paintings, sculpture, clay, glass, fiber, jewelry, wood, digital photography, and then we have another category if they don’t fit into that.”

Aside from checking out the art on display, West Bloomfield Clerk Debbie Binder assists with various aspects of the show.

“I think it’s become a fixture in West Bloomfield that we really enjoy,” Binder said.

“It’s such a nice community event.”

Especially since the onset of COVID-19, Binder thinks the Orchard Lake Fine Art

Show represents a “great” opportunity to get outside.

“It’s a fun, all-family event, and it’s a nice place to walk around and see pretty things and to engage with the community and engage with art,” she said.

West Bloomfield Supervisor Steven Kaplan also weighed in on the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show.

“There’s an excitement that emanates from this event because you have a large crowd of West Bloomfield residents and nonresidents, having an opportunity to meet with the artists,” he said.

Aside from the opportunity to see and buy fine art, from Kaplan’s perspective, there is something else that the show offers.

“It does add excitement to the community,” he said. “The camaraderie that flows from friends attending together is incalculable.”

For Narozny, one of the best parts of the show is getting feedback from attendees.

“During the event, some way, somehow, patrons track me down personally and give me tons of compliments,” she said. “That’s what I love best, besides creating jobs for artists so that they can earn a living creating their personal and handmade art.”

According to Narozny, the show also supports youth art.

“The youth art program is a program integrated within the show to expose students in grades K-8, or ages 5 to 13, to the rules and entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living,” she said. “To date, we’ve exposed more than 4,500 students to the entrepreneurship of doing art shows for a living.”

There is a $5 admission fee to attend, with those 13 and younger admitted for free.

According to Narozny, patrons receive either a ticket or wristband, which they can bring back to the show if they leave and then come back.

Narozny shared her favorite part of the show.

“I love dealing with the art and the art world,” she said. “And then when you have the show and get approached by patrons who appreciate the great event we bring to the community, that’s what it’s about.”

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Volunteer drivers sought for Meals on Wheels WEST BLOOMFIELD — According to West Bloomfield Township’s website, volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers are needed in the township.

“Not only do our volunteers deliver meals to our homebound seniors they also deliver a warm smile and a friendly greeting,” the site states.

According to the website, a route usually takes between an hour and an hour and a half, and the pick-up is at 9:30 a.m. at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation facility at 4640 Walnut Lake Road.

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METRO DETROIT — Child Safe Michigan, an affiliate of the Judson Center, a human services agency, raised nearly $350,000 at its 2023 Legends of Tomorrow gala June 9 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, according to a release.

The fundraiser benefits Child Safe Michigan’s foster care, adoption and mentoring services for neglected and abused children in Southeast Michigan.

“Child Safe Michigan is an award-winning agency that has made a difference in hundreds of young lives,” Judson Center President and CEO Lenora Hardy-Foster stated in the release. “We are committed to improving the lives of children and families in our community, and providing a safe, nurturing home environment is extremely important to a child’s growth and successful transition into adulthood.”

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FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills is partnering with Farmington SAFE — Suicide Awareness For Everyone — to present a coed softball tournament 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at Founders Sports Park, which is located at 35500 W. Eight Mile Road in Farmington Hills, according to a press release.

Members of the community are invited to sign up for a team or cheer on their favorite group, the release states.

Farmington Hills City Council member and SAFE Founder Ken Massey organizes the tournament.

With a theme of “Let’s Talk About It,” Farmington SAFE brings together community members, leaders and mental health experts to remove the stigma surrounding depression and provide a connection to available resources, according to the release.

Anyone interested in getting involved can attend Farmington SAFE meetings at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Farmington Hills City Hall.

Festivities are set to begin with a flag ceremony performed by the Farmington Hills Fire Department honor guard.

All entry fees and additional funds raised benefit Farmington SAFE and the Graham E. Smith Memorial Fund, according to the release.

The fee to register is $375 per team, and it includes food and drink tickets.

For more information, visit fhgov.com or call (248) 871-2500.

Food Truck Tuesdays return

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A variety of food options will be available for local residents on Tuesdays through Sept. 26.

Food Truck Tuesdays are scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the tent between the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and the Recreation Activities Centre, at 4640 Walnut Lake Road.

According to West Bloomfield Township’s website, it is an event series organized by West Bloomfield Township, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, the West Bloomfield Police Department and the parks department.

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PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS COULD ALL RECEIVE FREE MEALS THIS SCHOOL YEAR

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan is well on its way to becoming the fifth state in the nation to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students this school year.

Michigan’s House and Senate have approved the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget, which includes the allocation of $160 million to provide students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a free daily school breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year.

The program will take immediate effect once the budget is signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Some states have either implemented universal free meals or are considering it following last June’s expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that allowed schools across the nation to offer free meals to students during the height of the pandemic.

Michigan’s new universal free meal program is only budgeted for this year, so to

keep it going, state lawmakers would have to provide additional funding.

The Michigan initiative, called “Healthy School Meals for All,” aims to address food insecurity and improve student concentration and performance, state officials said.

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CRIME WATCH Assault reported at adult foster care

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 1, a resident at an adult foster care location told police that he has been a victim of bullying and has been assaulted by another resident.

Detectives were reportedly looking into the incident.

Photos reportedly used for attempted extortion

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated July 13, a resident on Northcote Lane stated that an unknown person had possibly used artificial intelligence to produce nude pictures and post them on social media.

The unknown person demanded money in order to stop posting the pictures.

The case was listed as documentation only.

Two people report telephone harassment

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Between July 12 and 13, two individuals went to the

West Bloomfield Police Department to report that they had been victims of telephone harassment by an unknown individual.

The caller allegedly used profanities and stated that he was a family member.

“They have no idea who this individual is,” the report states.

The case was listed as documentation only.

Jewelry goes missing on Eastman Boulevard

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident went to the West Bloomfield Police Department July 13 to report that several items of jewelry were missing after she hired a moving company. She said she had her jewelry in one of the moving boxes they were asked to move to her new address in West Bloomfield.

Several rings, bracelets, a necklace and a set of earrings were reported to have been stolen.

The total value of the missing jewelry was estimated to be approximately $7,000.

The case was turned over to the detective division.

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objected to the “expansion of the school meal program, a previously needs-based program that will instead provide free food even for kids from the wealthiest families when fully phased in,” according to a press release.

Advocates said the Healthy School Meals for All program will eliminate the stigma associated with receiving free and reduced lunch by providing reimbursement from the state for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Previously, just over half of all students in the state qualified for free or reduced meals through federal programs, based on their family’s income or whether they qualified for SNAP benefits or Medicaid. In 2022, 53.3% of Michigan students qualified for free or reduced-cost lunches.

“The federal reimbursement will come in first, and then (the MDE) will calculate the state reimbursement and provide those resources to the schools that opt in,” Golzynski explained.

The governor’s office said the program will help feed 1.4 million children across the state, which they estimate will save a family $850 over the year. A 2012 study of school

lunch costs found that homemade lunches ranged in cost from around $1.55 to $2.12, and the NSLP lunches came in around $2.15, without giving a dollar amount to the time involved in preparing either, according to schoolnutrition.org, which also found that parents tend to pack more sugary items.

Collin McDonough, director of Michigan government relations at the American Heart Association, said he applauds Whitmer, the state Legislature, the Michigan Department of Education and the AHA’s partner organizations No Kid Hungry Michigan, the School Nutrition Association of Michigan, and the Michigan School Meals Coalition for “their tireless work to take this program from an idea to reality.”

He said Healthy School Meals for All will be “transformational” for Michigan’s students and families.

“Not only will it help students learn — no one can focus on an empty stomach — it will help reduce the risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes,” McDonough said in a statement.

Parent Jessica Kalef, of Rochester, has concerns about the quality of food served.

“While this sounds like a good idea, during COVID, when they were offered free lunch, there was a big difference in the quality of free food, versus paid. During the free

period, we had gotten expired milk and yogurts … and upset stomachs, and were told stuff smelled or wasn’t cooked right,” said Kalef.

Food standards, she stressed, need to be upheld for the universal free food program as well.

“We, as parents, can’t be there for lunch, so it was upsetting that they were served this on several occasions,” Kalef added. “I would

rather pay for the lunch to be sure it’s hot, fresh and not expired. However, I know that not all families can do that — so then who is responsible for upholding the standards and checking our kids safety?”

The meals offered through the state and federal programs, Golzynski said, are required to meet the dietary guidelines for Americans, which are set at the federal level.

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METRO DETROIT — “Tidy,” “refreshed” and “exciting” are some of the words to describe a home whose owners have increased its curb appeal.

It has been said that first impressions are everlasting. Curb appeal is the first encounter that homebuyers have with a property. So whether prospective buyers are cruising the neighborhood on a nice sunny afternoon or viewing the listing on their phones, real estate agents agree: make it a good first impression.

Some leading metro Detroit real estate agents recently shared tips to increase curb appeal.

“The first image in the marketing is typically the front exterior of the home,” said Alan Jay, of Century 21 Curran & Oberski.

“First impressions go a long way. I always advise my sellers, if they have the physical and financial ability to dress up their curb appeal to either match or supersede their neighborhood’s curb appeal, that that would be ideal,” he said.

Part of the matching or superseding process begins with cleaning.

“Do a good spring and fall cleanup,” said Nancy Robinson, of Century 21 Curran & Oberski.

Power-wash the driveway to remove grease stains.

Power-wash the exterior of the house to remove dust or mold. Clean the gutters, particularly after a storm or windy weather.

Remove all debris. Cut the grass and edge the lawn.

Trim the shrubs, plant flowers and lay fresh mulch. Remove all the weeds from cracks in the driveway. Fill in cracks in the driveway or cement so it is flat.

According to real estate agents, these projects pay off exponentially.

“Clean the windows and open the blinds,” said

Robinson. “Your house looks a lot more inviting when the windows are clean and the blinds are open. It doesn’t look quite as closed up.”

Make the property tidy by removing lawn items.

“They want to at least put it in the backyard where it cannot be seen from the street,” said Caron Koteles Riha, of Real Estate One/Max Broock.

Refresh by painting the front door and adding a new doorknob. Sand and paint any rusty banisters. Remove and replace torn screens.

“Replacing the front porch light — make sure it is new and modern,” Robinson said. “They are pretty inexpensive and it’s a lot of bang for your buck.”

Robinson also suggests making the house number more noticeable from the street.

A mat at the front door that evokes excitement can be a plus when showing the house.

“If you have a doormat, (have) something that has enthusiasm. It sets the tone of the showing,” Jay said.

Part of a refreshed look includes landscaping.

According to Koteles Riha, flowers and shrubs show a pride of ownership that is very appealing to a buyer.

“If (buyers) are looking at several different homes and there’s one that has nice shrubs and fresh flowers, it just makes them feel happier,” Koteles Riha said.

“Landscaping is proven to increase the value of a home.

It doesn’t necessarily have to be professional. It just has to look good.”

According to Koteles Riha, shrubs and flowers that look good and are hearty — and economical — are boxwood shrubs, impatiens and begonias.

“I like begonias because you really can’t kill them,” Koteles Riha said.

Some are finding microclover to be a good replacement for grass.

“There is a new trend coming in to replace grass

ABOVE: Maximize curb appeal by cutting the grass, edging the lawn, trimming shrubs and planting flowers that add a pop of color.

LEFT: Fresh mulch, plants free of dead leaves and stems, and bright flowers enhance the appearance of the home.

Photos provided by Caron Koteles Riha

with microclover,” Robinson said. “It will be very interesting to see where that goes.”

Jay has had microclover for about a year.

“The reason I did it is, it’s less maintenance than grass. Microclover requires less water, so it is more environmentally friendly. It grows slower,” Jay said.

According to Robinson, in the summer, the grass in metro Detroit goes dormant and can be seen turning brown. Microclover may be a remedy for that.

“It is very vivid, beautiful, electric green that I have right now,” Jay said.

Sellers should keep pets out of sight when showing their homes.

“Buyers can stigmatize a property as having potential issues due to their odor and their behavior,” Jay said.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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Federal requirements include minimum servings for vegetables, fruits, milk, grains and meat or meat-alternate components. Schools must also adhere to requirements for calories, trans fat, saturated fat and sodium content.

While meal pattern requirements are set at the federal level, MDE officials said school menus are set at the local school or school district level.

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Rochester parent Cristina Poma feels the universal free meal program is “a move in the right direction” and said it can always be tweaked in the future to address concerns.

“I’m sure the quality of the food and whatever other gripes people may have can be adjusted as the program grows, but for the children of Michigan, I couldn’t be prouder to be in a state that is taking care of their kids in this manner,” she said.

MDE officials said parents or students can advocate for improved meal quality by first contacting their school’s food service director with concerns.

“Not every family will choose to eat the meals — and that’s always been the case, even during the pandemic, when the meals were free. … But we do expect there to be more children who choose to eat because they are free,” Golzynski stated.

She also encouraged parents to fill out income information, specifically a form called the “educational benefits form,” which will allow schools to continue to get federal funding for education.

“No matter what your income level is, return it, because it’s important to the school for additional education funding that they can get,” she said.

Those with additional questions or concerns can email MDE’s School Nutrition Programs at mde-schoolnutrition@michigan. gov.

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

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Hubbel, Roth & Clark gave us an assessment that you’ll be able to extend the life of the bridge 10 to 15 years with a half-million dollars of infrastructure improvement and reconstruction.”

Kalman said he is happy that Arbit “came through with this.”

He read from a release that was shared about the grant money for the bridge.

“The Willow Beach Street bridge has been in need of significant repair for some time, and the grant secured by Rep. Arbit will enable us to finally initiate the necessary reconstruction to ensure the safety of our residents,” he said.

Kalman expects that the grant money Keego has been awarded will be received in the next year.

The $100,000 that was awarded is expected to be used for lake safety. Keego has already contracted with the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office Marine Division to assist the Keego Harbor Police Department with patrols on Cass Lake, and the grant money that has been awarded can help the city continue to provide that additional security measure.

“Keego Harbor sits along, arguably, the most used part of the lake on the sand bar, and as a city, our population doubles on weekends when people are on the lake, especially on the holidays,” Kalman said.

“There’s been some difficult behavior from people over the years — they haven’t been too respectful. Our Keego Harbor Police Department patrols … I’m a proponent of regional cooperation, and the sheriff has the whole Marine Division, so we entered into a contract with the Sheriff ’s Office. They patrol the area closest to Keego Harbor.”

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard shared the advantage of getting the county involved in assisting with patrols.

“I think it’s hugely beneficial on a number of levels,” Bouchard said. “It increases the safety and the enjoyability of that lake, because if you have a lot of people that are out doing reckless behavior on the lake and doing things that put people at risk, some people avoid going out. Some people don’t like to be around it, and, obviously, the worst implication is that somebody can get hurt. So, we’ve seen a lot of positive feedback whenever we can increase patrols.”

Kalman said that having Oakland County help patrol Cass Lake has been helping out quite a bit.

He added that it is not a “ticket-generating thing.”

“Most of what you’re seeing is education,” Kalman said. “Most of the time if a

sheriff ’s deputy is pulling somebody over on the lake, they’re talking to them about, ‘Do you have your life jacket? Do you have a fire extinguisher?’ They’re educating them about what needs to happen if they’re doing improper navigation. … They’re really there to prevent a tragedy and to keep people respectful.”

Bouchard shared a similar sentiment.

“The primary purpose of the patrol is to inform and to create a safe environment,” he said. “It’s not ticket-driven by any stretch. Now, if they have to write a ticket to get compliance, that’s something that they would do, but the vast majority of their encounters, even when there’s a violation, are warnings.”

Robert Alonzi is an officer with the Keego Harbor Police Department.

He said that there are a multitude of issues on Cass Lake, ranging from reckless boating to drunken boaters and trespassing.

“The Sheriff ’s Department has been very vigilant, and they’ve actually quelled a lot of the disturbances on the lake,” Alonzi said. “Their (primary) focus is the lake — ours is the shoreline. … They’re right on top of it.”

Alonzi also credited Oakland County with helping with some of the congestion on the lake.

From Kalman’s perspective, the culture on Cass Lake has changed as a result of Oakland County assisting with patrols.

“We’re saying it’s no longer OK to act irresponsibly,” he said. “I’ve got residents stopping me as I’m walking the streets, and they’re calling me and saying, ‘Thank you.’ … We’re averting tragedy right now, in many cases.”

Alonzi shared a message for those who navigate the lake.

“Just exercise a modicum of common sense,” he said. “Don’t go out there and get hammered on the lake. Respect other people’s property rights.”

Alonzi wanted to remind people that if they choose to drink, they should designate a sober adult pilot to navigate boats. People should keep the volume from stereos down, not trespass onto private property to access the lake, and call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200 for nonemergency services.

He stated that the goal is to ensure that “everyone has an enjoyable lake experience and makes it home safe.”

For Kalman, the grants represent an additional positive.

“We had some good collaboration with the sheriff of the county, and then with the state,” he said. “It’s an example of government working well together at different levels — the city, the county, the state.”

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ing archival resources and assistance through the Polish Museum in Chicago, SWAP archives in New York, the Institute of National Remembrance in Warsaw, the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan. After years of Nowakowski’s hard work and persistence, her mission was complete. Sixty tombstones and a monument were dedicated by Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance.

“There are 59 occupied graves, and one tombstone is dedicated to the empty grave,” Nowakowski explained. “Fifty-two graves are actually veterans of World War I’s Polish Army; they’re called ‘Hallerczycy,’ because General Józef Haller was their general. So there were 52 of those, there are five Polish Army veterans from World War II. There are two veterans who served in the U.S. forces, one in World War I in the U.S. Navy. According to his biography, he joined because he was in that age bracket, so he was not eligible for the Polish Army. And the other one is a World War II veteran of the United States Army, so there are two that were not in the Polish Army.”

The weekend-long dedication kicked off on Friday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Orchard

Lake Schools with a showing of the film “The Voice of the Graves” and a lecture by Jan Lorys on the history of the Blue Army. The official dedication ceremony was held on Saturday, June 17, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The dedication ceremony consisted of a blessing of the monument and tombstones by Archbishop of Detroit Allen Vigneron and Father Bernard Witek (in Polish), a wreath laying at the Blue Army Monument, a reading of the names by Rocky Raczkowski, the playing of taps, a rotary wing honor flyover by the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Detroit and the Macomb County Sheriff Aviation Unit, and more. The dedication ceremony was followed by a dinner reception held at 5:30 p.m. at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy. The tribute concluded on Sunday, June 18, with a 10 a.m. Mass at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, followed by a tour of St. Josephat Church.

Nowakowski expressed her relief that the project has come to a close.

“Well, I’m so glad it’s over,” Nowakowski said. “And for me, it’s like now I can die, because I did something worthwhile. And I don’t even have to mention my name. I don’t need any accolades, nothing. Just seeing that is satisfaction enough. I’m so glad this happened.

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Orchard Lake Fine Art Show: 120 artists expected, also live music, food trucks and Youth Art Competition, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 29 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 30, 6900 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, hotworks.org

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Musical Treasures: Hidden Gems from American Composers: 2-3 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, open to cardholders only, wblib.org

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Family Board Game Night: 6-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, wblib.org

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Library on the Lawn: Zeemo Dig Into Reading (yo-yo demonstrator), 10:30 a.m., Drake Sports Park, 6801 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, (248) 682-2120

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Pine Lake Marina Tour: Learn about marina, water

Live music by Ava James and the Rumors at 5:30 p.m. and Power Play Detroit at 8:30 p.m., Fisk Farm, 9180 Highland Road in White Lake Township, lakesareachamber.com

taxis and trolley transportation, then walk to interurban railway bed, 7 p.m., 3955 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, registration.wbparks.org

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Creative Writers’ Group: 1-3 p.m. most Thursdays until Aug. 31, West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 232-2290

Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, registration required, (248) 669-9222

Golf Fore Change: Benefits emergency services for families in county, 8 a.m. shotgun start, White Lake Oaks Golf Course, 991 Williams Lake Road in White Lake Township, fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/FORE Car show: 1-4 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, admssion free but donations accepted, gwbhs.org/museum Walk4Friendship fundraiser: Benefit for Friendship Circle’s recreational, social, educational and vocational programming, 11:45 a.m. (10:30 a.m. registration), Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, walk4friendship.com/Account/Register

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CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING At the July 1 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action: o Postponed a Zoning Board of Appeals Variance to Construct a Detached Accessory Building, a Gazebo, in the Lakeside Yard of the Property at 5345 Elmgate Bay Drive until the August 21, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for Installation of Retaining Walls and a Patio/ GLUP on the Lakeside of the Property at 4617 Commerce Road; o Approved an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 4617 Commerce Road; o Approved an Addendum to the Herbicide Contract for the Orchard Lake Special Assessment District (SAD); o Approved General Business Licenses; o Approved a Private Event Fireworks Display for 5000 West Shore Drive; o Approved Updating the Dental Procedure Codes; o Approved a Contract for the City Audit Services; o Approved a Contract for the Weekly Cleaning of City Hall & the Police Department; o Approved a Contribution to the Municipal Employees Retirement System (MERS) Defined Benefit; o Approved a Contract for Additional Fencing to be installed on the City Hall Grounds; o Approved a Request to Fix the Current Sprinkler System and Additional Sprinklers as Needed; o Accepted all Department Reports.

1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, July 17, 2023 2. Adoption of Ordinance C-829, Acceptance of Water Supply & Sanitary Sewer Systems, Perennial Orchard Lake, Parcel ID No 18-34-426-028 3. Adoption of Ordinance PZR21-0007 to Amend the Zoning Map in Chapter 26 of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances to Rezone Parcel #s 18-19-376-006 and 18-19-376-007 from R-15 One-Family Residential District to PDD, Planned Development District; The above Ordinances shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations: (1) Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

Debbie Binder Township Clerk Published: West Bloomfield Beacon 07/26/2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 17, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request submitted by Jacob Lubig, for a variance from the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the applicant is seeking two variances from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance: • Section 15.11(c) permits a patio to project 30 feet from the rear of a house into a waterfront setback; the applicant is requesting a 41-foot variance to permit a patio and swimming pool to project 70’6” into the waterfront setback in order to build a swimming pool.

• Section 15.13(i).2 permits noise-producing mechanical system which is typically located on the exterior of a residential to be located in a side yard within a required side yard setback provided that such system does not extend into the required setback by more than three feet if the abutting parcel is either a street or occupied by a use other than a residential use. The applicant is requesting a 4’ variance to place a 4’x8’ concrete pad for pool equipment in the required 4’wide north side yard.

NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeals at their Regular Meeting on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan: -

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The property in question is 1788 Cass Lake Front Rd (parcel ID 36-18-02-276-011).

A complete copy of the application for the requested variance may be examined on the City’s website (KeegoHarbor.org) and at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on August 17, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended.

Tammy Neeb, Clerk City of Keego Harbor Publish: West Bloomfield Beacon 07/26/2023

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Ahmad Appeal, 5345 Elmgate Bay Dr (Variance to Allow a Detached Accessory Building, a Gazebo, in the Lakeside Yard of the Property & a Lakeside Setback Variance for such) Kassab Appeal, 3610 Wards Pointe Drive (Variances for Construction of a New Single-Family Home and In-Ground Swimming Pool on the Property) St. Andre Appeal, 3411 West Shore Drive (Lakeside Setback Variance for a Proposed Attached Cabana onto the Existing Home & a Lakeside Setback Variance for an In-Ground Swimming Pool) Shango Appeal, 4825 Old Orchard Trail (Lakeside Setback Variance for an In-Ground Swimming Pool)

Complete copies of the request are available for review at the Office of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Office, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk(@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing.

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DETROIT — At press time, swimmers and volunteers were preparing for the fifth annual Swim Across America-Motor City Mile scheduled for July 7 on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. A 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim and a half-mile swim were scheduled. SAA-Motor City Mile benefits cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where roughly 500 researchers are working to prevent cancer, improve outcomes for patients, and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. One participant, Julie Brabbs — pictured right with her husband, Steve — is the chief administrative officer at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Brabbs also is a cancer patient and currently has raised $14,232 for cancer research, with more donations expected. Brabbs, 56, of Ann Arbor, is currently being treated with Keytruda, which is an immunotherapy cancer treatment that was funded and created in a Swim Across America lab at Johns Hopkins University. For more information about Swim Across America, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

Distracted driving law now in effect

METRO DETROIT — Drivers and law enforcement departments across Michigan are reacting to a new law that went into effect June 30 that prohibits using cellphones and other devices while driving.

According to a press release issued on behalf of Insurance Alliance of Michigan, data from the Michigan State Police showed that in 2021, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 59 of those crashes resulting in a fatality.

The use of a mobile electronic device means using a mobile electronic device to do any task, such as sending or receiving a call; sending, receiving or reading a text message; viewing, recording or Photo by Brendan Losinski transmitting a video; and accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site. An exception is allowed if the driver is contacting emergency services. Michigan is now the 26th state to adopt a hands-free driving law.

According to the release from MDOT, texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of phones “without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians and road workers.”

“Everyone who spends time on our roadways has a story or a negative experience that involves a distracted driver. The latest legislation is another tool to help encourage safer driving habits and ultimately save lives,” Capt. Joshua Jones of the Troy Police Department said in an email. “Our officers have been briefed on the new law and will be out there helping educate the public on its importance. The more buyin we can get from drivers, of all age groups, the safer our roads will become. I like the simple message we put out on our social media: ‘Just Drive.’ Put the phone down, and just drive.”

AUTHORITIES WARN OF DEBT COLLECTION SCAM

METRO DETROIT — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about a new scam in which fraudulent letters are directed to workers and businesses.

The letters attempt to collect an outstanding debt and are part of a scam that fraudulently identifies the sender as the State of Michigan, seeking to unlawfully collect a debt that is owed to the Unemployment Insurance Agency or the Michigan Department of Treasury, which functions as the state’s debt collection agency.

The recipients are threatened with seizure of their bank accounts, wages, business assets, cars, real estate, refunds and cash if past due debts are not paid. The letters use personal information that can be

gleaned from internet records to make their sources sound legitimate and make the threats more likely to result in payment.

Workers and businesses should note that any legitimate letters from the Department of Treasury will be printed on Treasury Department letterhead and will also provide options for paying the debt, as well as outline taxpayer rights. Letters from the UIA will contain information about how to protest and appeal payment determinations. Letters from the treasury or the UIA will always include the names of departmental leadership at the top.

Anyone with questions about their state debts should call the Treasury Collections Service Center at (517) 636-5265. Anyone with a consumer complaint or who believes they have been the victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team by calling (517) 335-7599.

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial looking for volunteers ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is looking for volunteers for a dedication event later this summer.

The organization will hold a dedication ceremony in celebration of completing phase 1 of the memorial at 4 p.m.

Aug. 10 in Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. The group is looking for volunteers to help with the event.

Volunteer efforts will include helping to coordinate volunteers at the event, helping with setup from noon to 3:30 p.m., helping during the ceremony from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., helping during cleanup from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or assisting with tasks the day prior to the event.

For more information, visit michiganww2memorial.org/ dedicationceremonyvolunteer.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, the memorial is looking for volunteers to help Team Depot as it lays sod, spreads mulch and plants bushes at the memorial’s site. Also on the agenda that day is to rebuild the flower box at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.

Volunteers need to be 18 years old. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves, sunscreen and water. Sign up for a time slot at michiganww2memorial.org/ home-depot-grounds-project.

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Purse snatcher returns to the scene of the crime

SOUTHFIELD — A woman contacted police at 3:59 p.m. June 26 to report her purse missing from her vehicle in the 23000 block of Lahser Road.

She told police that she knew the individual who took her purse. The suspect returned to the area while the officers were at the scene.

Officers observed a purse matching the victim’s description in the suspect’s vehicle. The purse was recovered, and the suspect was arrested for larceny from auto and outstanding warrants.

Man discovers attempted vehicle theft as he leaves for work SOUTHFIELD — On July 1 at 5:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to 25000 Greenfield Road for attempted vehicle theft.

A man had observed an unknown individual hanging from the driver’s side window of his 2016 Hyundai Elantra as he was leaving for work.

The man began yelling at the suspect, and the suspect fled on foot.

Multiple items were stolen from the vehicle, and ignition damage was done to the vehicle.

Man finds sliding door open after alarm is tripped

NOVI — A man living in the 24800 block of Fairway Hills Drive, in the general area of 10 Mile and Taft roads, contacted police when he discovered that his back patio sliding door was open after his home alarm had been tripped at 7:29 p.m. June 26.

The man told police that his neighbor had seen a man near his home at approximately that time.

The homeowner stated that he keeps a piece of wood in both of his sliding doors, which is why he believed that whomever unlocked the door was unable to gain entry, according to the police report.

The man told police he does not know who would try to break into his home, but he said he had “weird feelings” about some contractors who worked on his back patio a month prior. He said he paid for the services in cash and noticed that the workers paid close attention to that detail. He reportedly said he did not wish to give the name of the company, as he had no proof. He said he would be looking into obtaining and mounting cameras for security. The case was closed pending more information.

Troy bank robbed

TROY — Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 725 E. Big Beaver Road at 4:27 p.m. June 23.

According to the Troy police, the male suspect entered the bank and slid an envelope across the desk with a note demanding money “so no one would get hurt.” The teller put the money in the envelope, and the suspect was last seen fleeing the bank on foot.

Charges pending blood test following hit-and-run crash

TROY — Troy police officers responded to reports of a crash at 12:30 a.m. June 19 near the intersection of Rochester Road and East Big Beaver Road.

They were informed that a second vehicle had fled the scene.

Shortly afterward, officers were flagged down by a passerby in the parking lot of 3331 Rochester Road where they observed a 2021 GMC Yukon with heavy front-end damage, two flat tires and smoke coming from the engine compartment.

Officers spoke to the registered owner of the vehicle, who was standing nearby, and asked him what had happened. The owner said he had been driving and hit something, but did not know what he had hit. Officers noted the driver, a 36-year-old Troy man, was slurring his words, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from his person.

During an inventory search of the driver’s vehicle, officers discovered marijuana throughout the passenger compartment. A search warrant was obtained for a blood draw for testing.

Three arrested in theft

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:20 p.m. July 3, three suspects stole clothing and household goods from the Meijer located at 5150 Coolidge Highway and fled in a blue Chevrolet Traverse. The suspects were arrested for retail fraud after responding officers reportedly located the vehicle and recovered the stolen merchandise.

their own vehicles before turning physical in a parking lot at 33400 Woodward Ave. The case was being reviewed for possible charges.

other customers, and began swearing and yelling at the bank staff. The customer was advised to leave and not return at the request of the business.

Suspect throws rock through business window

Money swiped from register

BIRMINGHAM — On July 3, at approximately 10 a.m., an offer was dispatched to 33000 Woodward Ave. for a malicious destruction of property report.

A 36-year-old business owner reported that an unknown man wearing a black shirt, light-colored pants, white shoes and a black bucket hat threw a rock through the business’s exterior front window.

The window damage/repair costs are estimated at $2,500. The suspect did not take any items or enter the business. The investigation was ongoing.

Steering wheel columns stolen from Malibus

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took two reports of larcenies from automobiles June 27-28, one in the 400 block of Maple Road and the other in the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place.

In both cases, two separate 2019 Chevrolet Malibus had the driver-side windows smashed out and the steering wheel columns stolen. Other agencies in metro Detroit have reported similar thefts from Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.

The case was under investigation.

Residents report check fraud

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman on McDivitt Drive reported that her son’s hockey net was taken from near the end of her driveway between June 25 and 26 by an unknown person.

No further information was provided.

FARMINGTON — A Farmington resident went into the police station at 1 p.m. June 16 to report that a check was fraudulently altered and cashed on behalf of their personal bank account.

The victim reported that they wrote two checks for $200 each; however, the checks were altered to show a new amount of $6,500. The payee’s name was changed, and the checks were then presented to a local bank, where they were cashed. A report was taken and turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

At 4 p.m. June 14, a second resident reported a similar incident where they mailed a check in the amount of $695; however, the check was altered to show a new amount of $6,200.

Fight breaks out between drivers

Bank customer bothers others

Hockey net reportedly stolen from driveway

BIRMINGHAM — On June 21 at approximately 9:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of South Old Woodward and Merrill Street on a report of two men fighting.

The confrontation began as a verbal altercation between the individuals while they were driving in

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Chase Bank on Farmington Road for a report of a customer trouble at 2 p.m.

June 24.

An investigation revealed that a customer had been at the location for over two hours disturbing

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, money was stolen from the register of a cafe in the 21400 block of John R Road around 1:15 a.m. June 28.

The victim is a Hazel Park woman, 56. A total of $150 in cash was taken. The front door was broken to gain access.

Police were investigating.

Teen suspended after threatening to commit violence at Rochester High

ROCHESTER HILLS — At Rochester High School, a student reported to school staff that another student had shouted in the hallway between classes that he was “going to shoot up the school” at around 11:50 a.m. June 6.

The responsible student, a 15-year-old male from Rochester Hills, was immediately identified and taken to the main office.

The school resource officer responded and initiated an investigation.

The responsible student was interviewed and denied making any threat. Additional witnesses were identified and interviewed. All related witnesses confirmed hearing the threat, but they believed it to be a joke.

The person responsible was searched, along with his belongings. No weapons were found. His parents were notified and advised that the student had no access to firearms. Through the investigation, it was determined that the threat was not credible.

The responsible student was taken home by his parents and was suspended for the remainder of the school year.

Driver arrested for felony assault

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the area of Rochester and Auburn roads for a report that a subject had a gun pointed at him by another motorist at 12:47 p.m. June 15. The complainant, a 34-year-old man from Rochester Hills, provided a vehicle description of the responsible driver and a direction of travel. A deputy in the area began looking for the suspect vehicle and located it in an adjacent apartment complex. The driver, a 31-year-old resident of Auburn Hills, was taken into custody and lodged at Oakland County Jail. A handgun was recovered. The case was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.