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RCS superintendent resigns following leave of absence

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ROCHESTER — Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner has resigned from his position, according to Board of Education President Michelle Bueltel.

The move — which Bueltel said was “effective im-

mediately” in an Aug. 2 email — comes months after Shaner took a leave of absence in late spring.

At that time, Bueltel sent an April 3 email to district parents sharing that Shaner was “taking a temporary leave of absence.”

The reason for the leave was not addressed by the district. However, according to the district’s website, to be eligible for Family Medical Leave Act leave, employ-

Approximately 73% of survey respondents said that parks, trails and green space are important to them and should continue to be maintained by the city of Rochester Hills.

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ees must have been employed by Rochester Community Schools for at least 12 months and worked 1,250 hours during the 12-month period preceding the commencement of the leave. Employees, according to the district’s website, may take a leave of absence for the birth, adoption or fostering of a child, and to care for a newborn, a spouse, a child or a parent who has a seriSee SHANER on page 28A

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Rochester Hills outperforms Disney Parks in service satisfaction, according to survey results TRAFFIC CONGESTION, DEVELOPMENT, ROAD MAINTENANCE TOP LIST OF CONCERNS

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ROCHESTER HILLS — The city’s 2023 community survey is in, and a point of pride for city officials is that Rochester Hills has a higher service satisfaction than Disney Parks & Resorts, according to data from Probolsky Research.

Approximately 400 Rochester Hills voters responded via phone or online to an April community survey to rate the quality of life, and their satisfaction with community amenities and local government.

Overall, voters are very satisfied living in Rochester Hills, according to Alyce Basil, a senior research analyst for Probolsky Research. Approximately 94% of survey

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Rochester keeps Zoom as an option to speak live at council meetings

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — Residents who can’t attend Rochester City Council meetings in person will continue to be able to share their comments via Zoom.

On July 10, the council discussed whether or not it should keep the service and voted 6-1 in favor of keeping it, with Councilman Mark Albrecht dissenting.

Rochester resident Christine Zimmerman attended the meeting and told the council she was concerned about the city taking Zoom away, leaving calling in via phone or attending the meeting in person as the only other ways to comment on an issue.

“Eighty percent of communication happens nonverbally. That’s a lot, so if all you are doing is calling in on a phone and listening to the meeting on a phone, and trying to communicate in that way to council members, I don’t think that you have the same impact that you do when your face is up on the screen and you can share your thoughts,” Zimmerman said.

There are a lot of reasons that people can’t attend a meeting in person, she said. People might have mobility challenges. They might need to care for their children. They may be out of town.

“When there is an issue that people want to be involved in or have their voice heard … (they) can be here and be present in the best way possible,” she said of a Zoom option.

A dazzling display After a couple of weather-related postponements, the fireworks for the Festival of the Hills went off on Thursday, July 27. Crowds gather on the hill to watch the Festival of the Hills fireworks show at Borden Park.

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Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, of Oakland Township, was sentenced to one to five years in prison July 26 after she pleaded no contest to a felony charge of failing to stop at the scene of a serious personal injury accident. She will receive credit for the 132 days she has already served in the Oakland County Jail.

In a criminal complaint filed Feb. 6, the FBI said that Howson flew to Thailand two days after she struck and killed 22-year-old Benjamin Kable on Rochester Road Oakland Township.

“I want to apologize to the family of the victim and the victim himself, what happened,” Howson said, through an interpreter, during Howson sentencing.

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respondents said they were satisfied with the level of service provided by the city, outperforming the service satisfaction of many top businesses. For example, Basil said Disney Parks — which Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett has often stated he draws inspiration from — has a service satisfaction rate of 89%, while Nordstrom, Costco and Apple all received an 87% rating, according to data from Newsweek and a Statista’s Best Customer Service report.

“You think about the traditional reputation of local government, and it is not above Disney Parks; it is not, traditionally, above Amazon or some of these other places that thrive on good customer service; so, as an organization, we are thrilled about this,” Barnett said.

“Costco, Amazon, Apple and Disney Parks … Disney Parks have a higher level of satisfaction than any other part of Disney, so the fact that we are able to not just compete, but exceed the customer service level of these businesses really blows me away,” added City Council President Ryan Deel.

Another top mark for the city was in quality of life, which 94% of survey respondents rated as “good.”

“We conduct a lot of these surveys across the nation, and we just do not see numbers like this,” Basil said. “We were really taken aback and thought, oh, maybe we should all move to Michigan.”

The main reasons people enjoy living in the city, according to the data, is because they feel it is a safe community with low crime; its location and convenience; and its small-town feel. People are also quite satisfied with the maintenance of public parks, trails and open spaces; and clean and reliable drinking water, Basil noted.

Public safety is well respected, and residents feel safe in their homes, neighborhoods and the community as a whole, according to survey results. Approximately 98% of respondents cited they feel safe in their homes, and 97% noted they feel safe living and doing business in Rochester Hills.

“This is an astronomical number — especially when you look and see you’re pretty much double what it is in the entire state of Michigan — when you ask people, how safe do you feel? It’s above the 50% national average and 49% statewide,” Basil said. “You are never going to get a full 100% on any polling, pretty much ever, so to get 98% and 97% is astronomical. That’s definitely something to be proud of.”

Approximately 93% of people said they

“We conduct a lot of these surveys across the nation, and we just do not see numbers like this.” — Alyce Basil, analyst were satisfied with the services provided by the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office, up from 84% in the 2019 survey. Nationally, Basil said, there is a 69% average of trust in local police.

“This is not a statistic to be taken lightly. We know that the relations between local communities and police service, especially in the last few years, has been very tumultuous, so to not only maintain your high satisfaction levels, but to grow in those over this time period, suggests a very strong and trusting relationship between your police services and your residents and voters,” she added.

As for fire, rescue and emergency medical services, 84% of respondents said they are satisfied with the city’s services, up from 60% in 2019.

When asked about interactions they’ve had with city employees, 93% of respondents said city staff acted in “a professional manner.”

The city’s investment in parks, trails and green space continues to be well received by voters, with 93% of respondents indicating they are satisfied with how those resources are managed and maintained. Approximately 73% say that parks, trails and green spaces are important to them and should continue to be maintained by the city.

The top challenges facing the city, according to the data, include traffic congestion, pace of development and road maintenance.

The management of traffic and congestion is perceived to be the city’s top area for improvement, with 54% saying that traffic congestion is the most serious challenge facing Rochester Hills.

“That’s definitely something that residents are hoping to get addressed,” Basil explained, adding that “78% see the benefits of adding additional roundabouts in the city, so if that is something that is being looked at as a potential option for mitigating some of that congestion, your residents seem to be open to it. They are comfortable driving on them and they see the benefit of them, so that could be an opportunity.”

However, 51% said they are “satisfied” with the traffic flow in Rochester Hills, and 57% say they spend less than 10 minutes in traffic.

In any community, there are going to be problems, Barnett said.

“There has to be some problem. Here it’s not crime. It’s not homelessness. It’s not vacant properties. It’s not blight. It’s what

we kind of know. It’s traffic. Even when you dive into traffic, 50% of people think there is a traffic problem; 50% of people think there isn’t,” he said. “There are a lot of communities that would love to have 10 minutes of traffic be their struggle. That doesn’t mean we can’t improve it, we shouldn’t be focused on it, and we shouldn’t be looking at innovation and technology to try to lower that.”

Even in many areas that residents felt the city had room to improve — including the condition of roads — most said they were satisfied. Approximately 69% of residents rated the conditions of neighborhood streets as “good,” while 61% rated the condition of major roads in the city as “good.” Approximately 82% said they were satisfied with

the routine maintenance on neighborhood streets, up from 58% in 2019, and around 85% of respondents said they were satisfied with snow and ice removal on neighborhood streets, up from 65% in 2019.

“Whatever the city has been doing in the last four years, your residents are pretty happy with it,” Basil said. “What that suggests to us is they are taking notice that you are taking notice.”

This year’s survey results were compared to the responses from the 2019 community survey to see how the city is doing, which officials said will be helpful in identifying priorities for community planning and resource allocation. Moving forward, Barnett said, the city plans to take the suggestions of where it can potentially improve and look at the city’s budget process, which he said is underway.

For more information, visit rochesterhills.org or call the city at (248) 656-4600.

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Downtown Rochester accepting nominations for Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award ROCHESTER — The Rochester Downtown Development Authority is proud to open the call for nominations for the second annual Bill Lipuma Community Spirit Award.

The award seeks to recognize a member of the downtown who “embodies the community pride, spirit and love of Rochester that Bill demonstrated every day since he opened his business, Lipuma’s Coney Island, in 1969.”

“This award is a true honor for my father and our whole family,” Tony Lipuma, son of the late Bill Lipuma, said in a statement. “This man loved our city and loved serving the people of our city for over 50 years.”

Nominees must be downtown property owners, downtown business owners or downtown employees. The selected nominee will receive a trophy and a private Coney Island party, compliments of owner Tony Lipuma.

Nominations can be made online at www.downtownrochestermi.com/ bill-lipuma-community-spirit-award.

Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 25.

For more information, visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com or call the Rochester DDA at (248) 656-0060.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Road Commission for Oakland County, in partnership with Orion Township, closed the Orion Road/ Stoney Creek Road/Conklin Road intersection in the township Aug. 7 for safety improvements that include the construction of a roundabout. The intersection will remain closed until mid-November.

No traffic can get through the intersection during the closure.

The detour route for Orion Road traffic is Adams Road to Silverbell Road to Lapeer Road (M-24) to Flint Street to Miller Road, back to Orion Road, and vice versa. The detour route for Conklin Road traffic is Conklin Road to Miller Road to Orion Road, and vice versa.

The detour route for Stoney Creek Road traffic is Adams Road to Orion Road, and vice versa.

The approximately $2 million safety improvement project is funded mostly with federal dollars, with the Road Commission and Orion Township providing matching dollars. The reconfigured intersection will be safer for vehicles and pedestrians and improve traffic flow, officials said. After reviewing all possible designs for the intersection, a roundabout design was chosen because of its enhanced safety benefits.

The Road Commission has installed a work-zone camera that provides a real-time view overlooking the roundabout construction work being done by the contractor, Pro-Line Asphalt, and takes a photo every 15 minutes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Viewers can watch the progress of the construction at rcocweb.org, click on the “Live Road-Construction Cameras” link in the “Popular Resources” section at the bottom of the home page.

For more information on the project, contact the Road Commission at (877) 858-4808 or dcsmail@rcoc.org.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Join Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm staff at the Rochester Farmers Market, 202 E. 3rd St., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Aug. 5 to buy some fresh food and then hit the streets to learn some history facts. The tour will explore the downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories while walking about a half mile. The event is free to attend, and registration is not necessary.

Stream Science at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

ROCHESTER — People can cool off in Stoney Creek with “Stream Science” hands-on activity kits at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.

Stream Science is held 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. on Thursdays, Aug. 10 and 17.

While people splash around, they can use nets, magnifying glasses, bug boxes and more to learn about the critters that call the creek home.

Staff will be on-site near the creek with available supplies. Limited kits are available on a first come, first served basis. There is no fee, but donations are welcome.

Rochester Hills Public Library presents The Swing Syndicate Big Band in concert

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library will welcome The Swing Syndicate Big Band at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 for a live jazz concert. Organizers say the Michigan-based band serves up jazz classics with a fresh, hip sound. Their repertoire includes tunes from the Great American Songbook, big band classics, funky blues and scorching hot swing.

The event is open to Rochester Hills Public Library cardholders. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call (248) 656-2900.

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Rochester Hills man pleads guilty to stealing thousands

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — A Rochester Hills man has admitted to stealing the deposits of prospective business owners after their deals failed, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Denny DiCapo, 63, of Rochester Hills, pleaded guilty to six counts of larceny by conversion, $1,000 to $20,000, each a fiveyear felony, as a fourth habitual felony offender; and one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, a 20-year felony.

DiCapo paid $5,000 in restitution at the time of the plea and has agreed to pay the remaining $21,000 during an 11-month delayed sentence, according to Nessel.

If DiCapo pays the remaining restitution before the end of his delayed sentence, prosecutors will dismiss the conducting a criminal enterprise charge, and he will be sentenced on the remaining charges, with a minimum sentencing guideline range of 10 to 46 months.

If he fails to pay the entirety of restitution to the victims before the end of his 11-month delayed sentence, DiCapo has agreed to be sentenced on all charges.

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“Bad actors will take advantage of any marketplace where large sums are moving between parties. Importantly, this plea agreement will see the victims’ funds restored on a reasonable timeline.”

Officials say DiCapo used his now-dissolved corporations, Biz Capital Brokerage Inc. and Energy Acquisition Specialist Inc., to scam seven victims out of $26,000 in refundable, good-faith deposits after identifying himself as a business broker and listing agent for restaurants, a gas station, an automobile service center and a jewelry/pawn store.

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Witnesses saw the fatal crash and told police Howson continued south, turned around to go north and “remained in the area for a short period of time” after the crash before eventually fleeing the scene.

Paramedics from the Oakland Township Fire Department pronounced Kable dead at the scene.

Kable’s parents, Stacey and Michael, spoke directly to Howson during the sentencing.

Stacey Kable wore her son’s plaid jacket to court.

“I’m wearing his jacket, which is all I have to wrap my hands around. I turn to you, as a mother to mother, which is why I can’t understand how you could leave him, who you have roughly the same age as mine, in the road like garbage after hitting and killing him,” Stacey Kable said.

Howson was reportedly on her way to

work at a Birmingham grocery store when she fatally struck Kable and fled, according to reports. Two days later, she bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, landing there on or around Jan. 5 after making connecting flights.

On Jan. 14, Howson was found by police in the western province of Ratchaburi.

The Sheriff ’s Office said she was picked up by authorities in Thailand, and she was taken into custody when her return flight landed in the United States.

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Karen McDonald charged Howson with one count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death.

“Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. Today’s sentence is an important step in holding the individual responsible for this unimaginable act,” McDonald said in a statement. “While today’s sentence will not fill the void left behind, I hope that it brings the family, friends and loved ones of Ben Kable some level of solace.”

Howson has been ordered to have no contact with the Kable family.

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Car show: 6-7:30 p.m., Blossom Springs, 3215 Silverbell Road in Oakland Township

Little Donut Factory, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Festival Park in Rochester Hills, thevorh.com/events

AUG. 23

Dragons & Damsels in the Sky: Presented by Dinosaur Hill, 7 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, open to RHPL cardholders only, registration required, calendar.rhpl. org, (248) 656-2900

Live jazz: The Swing Syndicate Big Band, 6 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, open to RHPL cardholders only, registration required, calendar.rhpl.org, (248) 656-2900

Summer Concert Series: Live music by Ben Sharkey, 7-9:30 p.m., Garden Tent at Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive, also cash bar and self-guided tours, reservations required, meadowbrookhall.org

Downtown Rochester Bike Tour: 6:30–8:30 p.m., meet at Rotary Gateway Park near Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register by noon Aug. 23, rochesterhills.org/musprograms

AUG. 11

Music in the Meadows: Featuring The Rose Quartet, 7-9 p.m., Cranberry Lake Park, 388 W. Predmore Road in Oakland Township, oaklandtownship.org Financial Friday: Learn financial planning basics, 10 a.m., Older persons Commission, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, opcseniorcenter.org

AUG. 13

Rockin Rods n’ Rochester: Opens at 9 a.m., awards at 3:30 p.m., also DJ, food, raffles, merchandise and more, Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester, all proceeds support Leader Dogs for the Blind and other Rochester Lions Charities, rochesterlionclub.org

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Stream Science: Use nets, magnifying glasses, bug boxes and more to learn about what’s living in Stony Creek, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/museum

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Anti-human trafficking concert fundraiser: Hosted

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Detroit Congenital Heart Walk: 10 a.m. (registration at 8:30 a.m.), Rochester Municipal Park, behind City Hall at 400 Sixth St., chfwalk.org Woodward Dream Cruise: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. from Ferndale to Pontiac, look for route map and schedule of events at woodwarddreamcruise.com

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Strike Out Parkinson’s: Hosted by Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, also food, drinks, auctions, contests, a 1984 World Series panel and more, 6-9 p.m., Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, KirkGibsonFoundation.org

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Family Praise and Picnic in the Park: Featuring outdoor worship, free lunch and ice cream social, activities and entertainment, vintage vehicle display, and kids wheels parade, 11 a.m., Rochester Municipal Park, behind City Hall at 400 Sixth St., (248) 4028000, stjohnrochester.org

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Outdoor Movie Night: Free showing of “Mamma Mia” with complimentary concessions, also prizes for best dressed, 7 p.m. (movie at 8:10 p.m.), Older persons Commission, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, opcseniorcenter.org

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Police departments struggle with lower recruitment numbers

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI • blosinski@candgnews.com With Ron French, Bridge Michigan METRO DETROIT — Police controversies, recent retirements and less robust retirement plans are causing a reduction in those entering the law enforcement field — and some departments are struggling to prevent this from affecting their communities.

Worker shortages are common across many fields in Michigan. With a current unemployment rate of 3.6% — the lowest in the state in 23 years — private businesses and public agencies alike are having trouble finding qualified job candidates, yet law enforcement has been particularly affected.

Police departments across Michigan are struggling to fill positions, with the number of law enforcement officers statewide shrinking more than 4,500 since 2001, which is a decline of 19%. Recruitment is down about 900 in just the past three years. Law enforcement officials pointed to several reasons why these shortages

BELOW: Sterling Heights police Officer Ken Mercer helps Emmanuel Gorgies, 11, from Sterling Heights, try on equipment used by the Special Response Team at the Sterling Heights Police Department’s National Night Out Aug. 1.

are now occurring.

“In the old days, police and fire departments had pensions,” said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. “There were bad hours and pay might not be great, but they knew there was a good retirement opportunity at the end.”

“We’ve seen an increase in retirements the last few years,” added Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. “Ours were mainly due to having hired a lot of staff between 1986 and 1988, when the tower of the jail was opened.

All of those department members who were hired then have been eligible for retirement in recent years. We have had an increase of individuals who start here and then go to other departments or other jobs. We also have had an increase in requests for services for our contracted communities.”

Bouchard said the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office hired more than a hundred officers in the last year, but that they are still short by

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Veltema’s franchise covers Detroit’s northern suburbs, and he’s selling a best-in-class product and service.

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WUJEK-CALCATERRA & SONS: Round-the-Clock Compassion since 1913

With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualified to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifically sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise.

Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino.

“Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way.

“We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors.

As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the first day I meet them and watch them develop.”

These devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. They have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. They are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors.

This allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at

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Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confined to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7.

According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day off since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. They never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never left unattended.”

In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staff of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.”

From preplanning to aftercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. They offer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.

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6. Manage your allergies. If you have allergies, they can contribute to dry eye. Talk to your doctor about ways to manage your allergies, such as taking allergy medication or using an air purifier.

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8. Use a humidifier. A humidifier can add moisture to the air, which can help to relieve dry eye symptoms.

9. Get enough sleep. When you're well-rested, your eyes are better able to produce tears. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

10. See an eye doctor if your symptoms are severe. If your dry eye symptoms are severe, or if they don't improve with home treatment, see an eye doctor. There are a number of prescription treatments available that can help to manage dry eye.

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FAR LEFT: Hemingway spent every summer of his youth on Walloon Lake and his adventures here were the inspiration for some of his early short stories.

NEAR LEFT: Walloon Lake is located in Charlevoix and Emmet counties, just southwest from the northern tip of the Lower Peninsula. ABOVE: Guests gather around a campfire to take in the sunset overlooking Walloon Lake.

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PLAN A VISIT TO WALLOON LAKE

BY GREG TASKER WALLOON LAKE — A couple of decades ago, while following Ernest Hemingway’s footsteps through the woods, rivers and towns of northern Michigan, I made my way to the village of Walloon Lake, where, I discovered, there was no village.

A few shabby buildings still stood, remnants of the village’s heyday as a summer destination a century earlier for the Hemingway family and other Midwest vacationers. Other than a general store, there was nothing to stop for. I kept going.

So imagine my surprise when I returned recently to discover that the Village of Walloon Lake had reappeared — almost magically — with refurbished and new buildings along the shores of this unusually shaped lake that spans Charlevoix and Emmet counties. That’s largely due to the passion of Jonathan Borisch, a developer from Grand Rapids and a Walloon Lake native, who has resurrected the village after decades of decline (that’s another story).

Hemingway, of course, would not recognize the village today but Walloon Lake offers all the amenities vacationers expect in a classic Michigan resort town. There’s an ice cream shop and candy store, a coffee bar, a few restaurants, and other shops. A new general store is also in the works, expected to open early next year. The lake, of course, is the big draw and boat rentals can be found at the marina.

Walloon Lake is also an ideal location from which to explore this bucolic region of northwestern Michigan. Walloon Lake is a short drive from both Charlevoix and Petoskey and just minutes from Boyne City and the Boyne Mountain Resort. It’s also located within the expansive Petoskey Wine Region.

A word of warning, however. You might be hard-pressed to leave Walloon Lake after checking into the charming Hotel Walloon. Reminiscent of a grand lakeside hotel of another era, Hotel Walloon invites relaxation. There are porches with rocking chairs. Rooms with private balconies. Beach chairs lining the shoreline. And the lobby, dominated by a large stone fireplace, makes you want to kick back and relax with a book and a glass of wine from the cruvinet.

Opened in 2015, Hotel Walloon was the first new lodging property in the village in 90 years and among the new businesses that have helped put the resort back on the map. The hotel has been racking up awards since it opened. The latest comes from Travel & Leisure magazine, which ranked Hotel Walloon as the Best Resort in the Midwest and as the No. 5 Resort in the United States.

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Walloon Lake from page 20A

stroll through the village, home to just 315 year-round residents (the wooded shoreline of the 4,270-acre lake is teeming with summer homes and cottages). The center is the Village Green on Walloon Lake. The park is home to a recently installed statue of Ernest Hemingway called “The Old Man and the Cat.” There’s also a series of historical signs that share the region’s history, including ties to the Hemingway family.

On Walloon Lake, the Hemingway family’s summer cottage, Windermere, still stands and remains owned by the family. It is not open to the public.

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WHAT TO SEE:

At nearby Boyne Mountain Resort, work up the nerve to walk across the SkyBridge, the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge. It’s a short ride up the ski slope on the historic Hemlock Scenic Chairlift to the bridge. The 1,200-foot-long bridge stands nearly 120 feet above ground and offers stunning views of the countryside. The Petoskey Wine Region is home to 14 wineries in Michigan’s newest AVA, the Tip of the Mitt American Viticultural Area. Because the growing conditions and climate differ from other well-known Michigan wine areas, the wineries here are largely growing hybrid grapes.

That’s not a snub. Walloon Lake Winery won the coveted “best red wine” in the now-defunct Michigan Wine Competition a few years ago. The closest winery to the Village of Walloon is Boyne Valley Vineyards.

Petoskey Yesterday offers guided tours of Hemingway sites in Petoskey, Horton Bay and Walloon Lake.

Hemingway spent every summer of his youth on Walloon Lake and his adventures here were the inspiration for some of his early short stories. You can also download a Hemingway brochure for a self-guided tour on the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau website.

WHERE TO EAT:

A former inn overlooking the lake, Walloon Lake Inn endures today as an upscale restaurant with an innovative menu, including selections of seafood, beef and lamb. It’s a short walk from Hotel Walloon. For another lakeside option, consider the Barrel Back Restaurant, a bar and casual eatery that stands next to the hotel. Large garage doors open to views of Walloon Lake — a great place to be at sunset. Barrel Back is a term associated with wooden boats — the round transom on the stern looks like a floating barrel when the boat is in the water.

WHERE TO STAY:

Hotel Walloon has 32 well-appointed guest rooms, a billiards room, a 24-hour fitness room, a heated outdoor spa, an outdoor fire pit, a private beach and dock, and more. The concierge service is second to none and guests enjoy light breakfast snacks in the morning and other offerings during the day. About 15 minutes north of Walloon Lake, the Inn at Bay Harbor, Autograph Collection, also offers luxurious accommodations, with many rooms overlooking Little Traverse Bay. The 105-room hotel reflects the style of turn-of-the-century lakeside inns. The amenities include restaurants, a full-service spa, 45 holes of championship golf, afternoon tea, a lakeside pool and bar. A small village of shops and restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel.

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WATCH Church festival closed down after violating noise ordinance

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a church in the 500 block of West Auburn Road on a report of a noise violation and loud party music at 11:08 p.m.

July 4 and discovered loud music coming from a stage in violation of the city’s noise ordinance.

While there, police were alerted to a fire in a large commercial dumpster in the rear of the property.

The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived and extinguished the fire, which was caused by fireworks.

Deputies contacted the festival organizers and the church priest and advised them of the excessive noise and parking issues.

Deputies assisted with shutting down the festival and traffic control for the attendees as they exited.

Man euthanizing dog arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a residence in the 1600 block of West Avon Road for gunshots at 9:36 a.m.

July 10. The caller told police she believed a neighbor had just shot a deer.

Deputies arrived and located the person responsible, a 66-year-old man from Rochester Hills, at his residence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the homeowner had used a Glock handgun to euthanize his dog after it bit his wife. He stated that their dog has been getting very aggressive and has bitten his wife several times in the past. The homeowner buried the dog in his backyard.

The homeowner’s wife refused medical attention.

Oakland County Animal Control responded to assist. Animal Control took possession of the deceased dog to test for rabies and required no further action for euthanizing the dog. A warrant request was submitted to the prosecutor for reckless discharge of a firearm. The firearm was logged into the property room.

Woman throws punches at bar staff, resists arrest

ROCHESTER — A police officer was dispatched to a bar in the 200 block of Main Street for a woman who was passed out in a

bar bathroom at 1:15 a.m. July 15.

The officer found a woman lying on the sidewalk by the main entrance of the bar.

As the officer was walking up to the subject, the officer saw a woman in a black dress, later identified as a 29-year-old from Eastpointe, throwing punches at an unknown subject at the main entrance to the bar.

Staff stated that the woman was hitting and biting staff members, and they escorted her out of the building.

Officers at the scene attempted to place her into custody for disorderly conduct, which she resisted, and she was assisted to the ground by police. Once she was on the ground, officers were able to put her in handcuffs and place her in the patrol vehicle without injury.

She was transported to the Rochester Police Department, where she was processed and lodged without incident.

Woman arrested for suspected drunken driving

ROCHESTER — An officer traveling westbound on Second Street, approaching Walnut Street, saw a vehicle pull out from a parking spot onto westbound Second without its headlights or taillights on at 2:04 a.m.

July 14.

The officer watched as the vehicle stopped at the stop sign, crossing the solid white stop line and disregarding the traffic control device.

The officer pulled the vehicle over. Its lone occupant, a 49-year-old woman from Clarkston, had a heavy odor of intoxicants and slurred speech.

She failed sobriety tests and refused a breath test. She was arrested for operating while intoxicated and taken to the Rochester Police Department, where she was asked to take a Breathalyzer test. She refused, and an affidavit for a search warrant for a blood draw was filed. She was taken to Ascension Providence, where blood was drawn. She was held until sober, and a charge of operating while intoxicated is pending blood results.

Person cited for disorderly intoxication, open alcohol

ROCHESTER — Officers were dispatched to the area of University Drive and Oak Street for a welfare check of someone struggling to walk Aug. 3.

An officer discovered the subject to be highly intoxicated and carrying around an open container of alcohol.

The subject was unruly, according to reports, and was unable to stand up unaided.

The subject was given a preliminary breath

test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.367%. The subject was issued a citation for disorderly intoxication and open intoxicant in public, and was transported to the hospital.

Driver found without a license

ROCHESTER — An officer was on patrol in the area of University and Wilcox July 31 and observed a dark colored Nissan turn onto southbound Wilcox from eastbound University, striking the curb. The officer followed the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and discovered the driver did not have a valid license. The driver was issued a citation.

Man flees police, later found in backyard

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy on patrol in the area of Crooks Boulevard and Grace Street attempted a traffic stop on

a 2022 Cadillac Escalade coming out of an industrial area that has been known to be a hot spot for catalytic converter thefts at 4:07 a.m. July 1.

The vehicle was initially slow to stop and began making several turns before accelerating away from the deputy’s marked patrol vehicle with the lights and siren activated.

The deputy terminated the pursuit due to the suspect’s speed and running a red light.

The deputy was able to see the registered owner, a 54-year-old man from St. Clair, in the driver’s seat while he was making turns.

Deputies continued checking the area for the suspect vehicle and notified local departments. A short time later, the Roseville Police Department notified dispatchers that they had located the vehicle in a ditch near I-94 and 12 Mile Road, with the driver and registered owner located in a nearby backyard.

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The driver was transported to a local hospital for a possible medical/drug issue.

A deputy responded to the hospital to interview the driver, who was released pending further investigation. A warrant request will be submitted. The vehicle was impounded.

Garage broken into, motorcycles, tools, fireworks stolen

ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to a residence in the 600 block of Keats for an abandoned motorcycle left in the caller’s yard at 10:09 a.m. July 2.

While police were impounding the motorcycle, a passerby, a 50-year-old man from Rochester Hills, stopped and said the motorcycle was his. When he went to his residence on Shelley Drive, he noticed his side garage door had been forced open and another dirt bike was missing, along with a DeWalt drill and $300 worth of fireworks.

Deputies checked the area for possible

Credit cards, cash stolen from wallet

ROCHESTER — An officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Rochester Police Department for a larceny from auto report at approximately 8:40 p.m. July 8.

A Shelby Township resident told police his Honda Accord had been parked in the 800 block of East Second Street when someone took cash and his credit card out of his wallet and used his credit card at various stores. The case is being investigated.

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ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a report of a car theft in the 2000 block of Baron in Rochester Hills.

Upon arrival at around 10:23 a.m. July 8, deputies located broken glass in the parking lot and spoke to the complainant, who said his 2022 Durango was missing from his parking spot overnight in the street.

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METRO DETROIT — With temperatures breaking records around the globe, experts are advising pet owners to be careful when exposing animals to summer heat.

Jennifer Thomas, the animal control officer for Hazel Park, said this is especially critical when it comes to vehicle travel.

“The main thing for people to remember is to never leave pets in the car. If you can’t take the animal with you to the store, or wherever, just leave it at home,” Thomas said.

“Even cracking open the window doesn’t do much for the internal heat of a car. It builds up extremely quickly.”

Paige Wallace, the animal control officer for Madison Heights, noted that cracked windows allow the air to just barely skim the surface of the roof of the vehicle, which provides little relief for a pet that sits down low. She said the interior is often 20 degrees hotter than the air outside. Other factors, such as the color or materials of the interior, can also affect the heat. For example, leather seats warm up quickly and can burn animals.

“If the humidity is high, and there is stagnant air, they could have limited oxygen,” Wallace said via email. “Dogs such as pugs, boxers and shih tzus have a harder time breathing in extreme heat, due to their short muzzles. Cats, huskies, German shepherds and anything with an undercoat have no business being out in extreme heat. Their fur can suffocate them and alter the feeling of how hot they really are, putting them in heat distress quicker.”

Both officers advise caution when walking pets outside this time of year. While people wear shoes that protect the soles of their feet, dogs and cats have sensitive paw pads that can hurt when walking on hot concrete. Before walking, touch the sidewalk or road with your hand to see if it’s cool. Don’t assume that it’s safe just because it’s shaded. A dog starting to limp, or excessively licking and tending to one paw, may indicate the ground is uncomfortable for them.

Once you return from the walk, if the pet likes the hose, spraying them lightly but consistently until the water gets through their coat can provide relief. Once inside, provide them water to drink but monitor intake, since excessive amounts can cause bloat, which can be deadly.

One major sign of heat distress is the animal looking “bug-eyed,” with its eyebrows raised, and the whites of its eyes showing more. The eyes may frantically look from side

to side, and the tear stains may darken as the eyes water. The eyes may also appear red or bloodshot.

Other signs include labored breathing and panting so hard the body moves with each breath. Alternatively, the animal may appear exhausted, moving very little. Another sign is the pet continually moving from one shaded spot to the next or trying to dig into the ground where it’s cooler. The ears pointing back is yet another possible sign.

Keeping pets in an air-conditioned space is best, Wallace and Thomas said. If there’s no AC, open the windows and point a couple of fans in the direction of the pet. Whether inside or outside, animals should have access to clean drinking water just below room temperature at all times. If there is green algae growth or dirt in the bowl, empty it and wash it immediately before refilling it with water. As for the best diet this time of year, the officers recommend a high-protein, high-carb, low-fat diet.

Any shelter structure outside must allow for proper air flow, so the pet inside doesn’t feel hot.

“Under no circumstance is a garage an adequate shelter in the summer,” Wallace said.

In general, do not allow pets outside in extreme heat for longer than 30 minutes at a time.

Wallace and Thomas also noted that thunderstorms and fireworks during the summer can cause stress for animals. Pets should never be outside during either event.

Instead, keep them indoors, close windows and cover them in heavy blankets. Secure them with snuggles, and turn on children’s cartoons with many noises to drown out the thunder or fireworks.

“If that doesn’t work, take them to a basement and continue to comfort them,” Wallace said. “Do not leave them alone — they will become destructive as a coping mechanism to trigger stacking.”

She explained that “trigger stacking” is when animals experience multiple stimuli back to back — for example, rolling peals of thunder or repeat firework detonations. They don’t have a chance to recover or decompress from one boom before the next, which causes their emotions to stack and their adrenaline to spike. This not only hurts the animal but can also cause them to harm their environment by tearing up furniture, bedding and wallpaper.

Thomas said it’s important for pet owners to tune into the feelings of their pets and to play it safe if they’re not sure how their pet is feeling.

“Don’t underestimate the heat,” Thomas said. “Please be careful.”

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The man said he had both key fobs for the vehicle. A neighbor’s video shows a subject wearing a hoodie walking in the street with a flashlight at 4:20 a.m. Police are unsure if the person in the hoodie is the suspect, but the subject was walking near where the vehicle had been parked.

Deputies respond to report of shots fired at mall

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to Great Lakes Crossing in response to multiple calls of “shots fired” that were in progress at 6:46 p.m. July 8.

The Auburn Hills Police Department canceled Rochester Hills units en route to the scene, based on no credible threat of shots having been fired. Rochester Hills drone and K-9 units were two of those units canceled, but they remained on standby if needed. Victims at the scene were sprayed with mace.

Suspect reportedly tries to exploit teen online

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched for a complaint of child sexually abusive material at 10:21 p.m. July 10.

Deputies spoke to a parent and learned their 16-year-old child had exchanged sexually explicit photographs with an unknown person online. This unknown person, the parent said, is now trying to extort money from the 16-year-old with threats to release the photographs. The investigation is ongoing.

Fire Department provides medical assistance

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies and the Rochester Hills Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Rutgers Road

in Rochester Hills for a woman who had fallen, hit her head, and was having difficulty breathing at 12:52 p.m. July 14.

Deputies were unable to locate a pulse and began CPR until the Fire Department took over life-saving measures. A pulse and labored breathing were reestablished. Paramedics transported the 49-year-old woman from Rochester Hills to the hospital.

Disorderly person/resist and obstruct arrest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded when an intoxicated person was reported to be trying doors and looking through windows on Fairview Lane at 5:30 p.m. July 14.

The caller, a 64-year-old woman from Rochester Hills, reported the suspect was an ex-boyfriend who owns handguns and has a lengthy criminal history. Deputies located the 52-year-old man from Bloomfield Hills on a moped in a neighboring driveway and attempted to speak with him. Police said the man was highly intoxicated and failing to follow commands. At one point, he reportedly fell off his scooter and refused to cooperate.

When police tried to detain the subject, he pulled away and was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct. The subject was secured after a brief struggle. He was successfully restrained and taken to the hospital for a medical clearance and later to the Oakland County Jail, where he was housed for disorderly conduct, and resisting and obstructing police.

Gun reported stolen from car

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of Bembridge Drive for a report of a stolen handgun from a vehicle July 18. The victim stated his H&K 9 mm handgun was taken from his vehicle sometime between July 10 and 18.

The resident believes the gun was stolen out of his car while parked at his house.

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ous health condition; when the employee’s own serious health condition renders the employee incapable of performing the functions of his or her job; or Military Family Leave Entitlements.

If the employee is not eligible for FMLA leave, the district’s website states they may request a personal or medical leave of absence. Medical and personal leaves of absences require the employee to follow the same instructions and provide the same documentation.

Deputy Superintendent Debi Fragomeni has served as acting superintendent in his absence.

The next time Bueltel addressed parents in an email regarding Shaner’s status of employment was on Aug. 2, when she announced Shaner’s resignation.

“I understand that this transition may evoke questions and concerns within our community. We have a wonderful team of administrators that will ensure continuity and stability. As the Board of Education begins to discuss the next steps in this transition, we will keep the community informed,” Bueltel said in the email.

Shaner has served as the district’s superintendent since 2013, receiving a $307,125 salary in 2022, according to Michigan’s Government Salary Database.

Over the last 10 years, Bueltel said, Shaner oversaw numerous activities that “enhanced the quality of education in our district.”

“He promoted a culture of inclusivity, diversity and belonging within our schools.

Dr. Shaner also led bond and sinking fund initiatives that allowed us to update our buildings and the district’s technology infrastructure and to implement important safety and security measures. His contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come,” she said in the email. “I am grateful for Dr. Shaner’s service and wish him the best.”

Bueltel said that Deputy Superintendent Debi Fragomeni has served as the acting superintendent since March and will continue to serve in that role until further notice.

Critics of Shaner have been asking the Board of Education to take disciplinary action against him, Fragomeni and others following litigation filed by district parent Elena Dinverno.

Dinverno, of Rochester Hills, said district officials restricted her right to free speech after she “began advocating for the reopening of schools” in two Facebook

groups during the 2020-21 school year. She said she lost her job after the district called her employer and reportedly claimed that Dinverno’s social media advocacy and criticism of the school district was “alarming, threatening and posed a danger to the district and the students’ well-being,” according to the lawsuit.

In a court filing, the district acknowledged that Fragomeni made a call, but denied any wrongdoing. The district ultimately agreed to pay nearly $190,000 to settle the lawsuit, records show.

Lori Grein, the executive director of strategic communications for RCS, said in an emailed statement that the parties “mutually agreed to resolve the matter.”

“They also agreed as part of the settlement that the only public comment they would make is that they agreed to settle the matter; consequently, the district is not able to discuss it,” the statement said.

The district declined to be interviewed further regarding Shaner’s resignation. “We will continue to keep the community informed as additional information becomes available,” Grein said in an email.

On the Rochester Post’s Facebook page, many people shared their opinions regarding Shaner’s resignation.

Maria Miceli said Shaner “served this community well for the past decade.”

“He was at the forefront of bringing in experts in regards to teaching about mental health and was quick to make our schools safer after Sandy Hook. He was a positive influence to our children, families and the greater Rochester community in general and was a leader at the county and state level as well. He was recognized with the Superintendent of the Year award for Michigan in

2020 and has had several opportunities to serve on various state education committees.

Dr. Shaner is a good man and a pleasure to work with during my time as president of the Rochester Community PTA Council. I wish him well on the next phase in his life,” she said.

On the other side of the fence was Elizabeth Clair Roberts, of Rochester Hills.

“Dr. Shaner has done irreparable damage to the reputation of our school district and caused a deep divide in our community, to the detriment of our children. I welcome his resignation and am looking forward to a replacement that can hopefully bring our community back together,” she commented.

Deanna Harless said Shaner “has been an embarrassment and a disgrace to the district the last few years.”

“We have an opportunity to become a better, stronger district with him gone. I could not be more thrilled and hope that the intimidation tactics he ushered in are gone with him,” she said.

Jen Cape Petrott, of Oakland Township, said, “It’s always easier to be a critic than a supporter and advocate.”

“No leader is perfect. Every one of us has flaws. Dr Shaner came to our district just after a very short tenure with Mr Clarke. He

came at the time of national school safety concerns after the Sandy Hook tragedy. He did a phenomenal job of leading our district, dealing with state education budget problems and helped to restore our fund balance.

The pandemic was an impossible time where everyone had opinions and different needs.

His focus was safety and care of students and staff. When people say otherwise because they don’t agree with the decisions he made reflects on their character not his. I wish him well and most importantly I hope our community will stop looking backward and focus on the future of our incredible district,” she said.

The Rochester Education Association Executive Board released a statement Aug. 2.

“On behalf of the Rochester Education Association (REA), we thank Dr. Shaner for his decade of service and steadfast support of the Rochester Schools community. We wish him much success in the future. The REA looks forward to partnering with the RCS Board of Education, and the greater school community, as we begin the process of identifying our next superintendent. ”Shaner could not immediately be reached for comment.

The district’s first day of school for the 2023-2024 school year is Aug. 28.

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about 65 people. The Macomb County Sheriff ’s Department said that it had 40 of its 230 deputy positions open recently, but a recruiting class has recently dropped the shortfall to about 20.

Both said that one of the key issues is the perception of law enforcement and how this is causing many to not go into law enforcement as a career. High profile controversies, such as the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers, has lowered the opinion of law enforcement in the eyes of a significant number of people.

“The perception of police on the national stage also has been horrible. Any officer who has acted inappropriately should, obviously, be held accountable, but this is a small number of officers, but that impression has washed over all officers. People are asking why they would want to go into a field where they would have to deal with this perception,” said Bouchard. “I see it similar to the Vietnam vets, who came home after serving and were demonized. I have seen businesses and restaurants that refuse to serve cops. … I want people to know that the person who hates a bad cop the most is a good cop.”

“Some of the factors I believe are responsible have to do with the negative press

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Albrecht said he is in favor of dropping Zoom, which he argued is hardly used by residents and would also save the city money.

“The pandemic has officially ended, and we, as a city, back in March, came back to in-public meetings like this. We’ve seen, over the last two to three meetings, when the public is motivated to come out, they do come out and speak up,” he said. “We are one of the few, if any, municipalities that are still doing Zoom meetings. … I think it’s time that we get caught up with where we are now, and where other municipalities are, and go back to in-person meetings like we have done for years and years, prior to the pandemic.”

Council member Marilyn Trent said that although the public only used the Zoom option three times from January tp June of 2023, the service should be retained.

“I think that citizens need to have as many opportunities to get involved as possible. … I think that when people aren’t able to be here, it’s a good way to have transpar-

regarding law enforcement,” Wickersham agreed. “There are also a lot of jobs in the private sector where people can make more money. The work-from-home component is very popular with the younger generation.

The job itself has danger and liability.”

Bouchard thinks one of the reasons law enforcement is so acutely affected by recruitment shortages is that a police department cannot reduce the area it is responsible for policing.

“If you can’t hire enough servers at a restaurant, you can close that area of the restaurant or that location,” he explained. “Police departments can never not patrol part of the community. We have to work double shifts, and it has been like this for years. This creates very strong potential for burnout, which causes people to quit, which exacerbates the problem.”

Bouchard went on to say that while some communities aren’t seeing the effects of this officer shortage, other communities are seeing very real effects, ranging from fewer school resource officers to fewer detectives being available to investigate major crimes.

“The community hasn’t seen a lot of effects because we are filling the gaps with double shifts and people working overtime and stretching ourselves thin,” he said. He added that some Oakland County communities haven’t been affected, “but a lot of places, especially in larger cities, are seeing the largest

ency and hear what the citizens’ voices are,” she said.

Council member Ann Peterson said using Zoom for council meetings is “a good service for the community.”

“We have a very aging demographic, and we want them to be able to listen if they choose and join if they choose. I think it’s a small price for us to pay to have that service for them,” she said.

“If we are able to provide another way to engage the citizens in the process, I’m in full support of that,” added Council member Steve Sage.

Mayor Stuart Bikson said the city’s cost to continue with Zoom is around $1,000$2,000 annually.

“I think that it’s a small price to pay for access to all kinds of different types of people,” he said. “If it was a large dollar figure — if it cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars — maybe that would be different, but for this minor cost, I think we also should continue to offer this option to our residents. …

Actually, I’m surprised other communities aren’t doing the same thing.”

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crime increase in decades. Some cities are seeing unchecked violence because there simply aren’t enough police officers out there.”

Wickersham agreed, saying that he has seen many departments suffering from significant burnout. Additional overtime also adds up and can increase a department’s budget.

“Even when you have shortages, you have a lot of forced overtime,” he said. “When people take a sick day or have a training day, you have to move someone over from another shift. Doing that too often leads to burnout.

Some people want the overtime, but when it happens too often, people just can’t handle it.”

In 2022, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced $30 million in grants to help departments pay for police academy recruits, and in April, the Legislature passed a bill that allows departments to recoup all or some training costs from recruits if they leave for another department within four years.

The U.S. Senate recently unanimously passed bipartisan legislation authored by Michigan Sen. Gary Peters that aims to strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by incentivizing recruits to work in the communities where they live. “The Strong Communities Act” would provide federal grants for local law enforcement recruits who agree

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Both sheriffs said that numerous departments are now stepping up their efforts to recruit new officers through measures such as community outreach, paying for training and signing bonuses. Yet both said that the process of refilling their numbers is a slow one and that there is no telling how these shortages will continue to affect communities in the meantime.

“You’ve got to go out into the community and engage with residents. Talk with people, talk with kids and give them insight into what you get out of the job,” said Wickersham. “Like any job, there will be days you will have bad days, but there are a lot of rewarding aspects to it too. We particularly want to get into the high schools and job fairs. We have a recruiting team doing that right now. We are paying for training, in a lot of cases. Some departments are using signing bonuses, but we have not done that.”

Bouchard said they are expanding their outreach.

“We worked with the county to create incentives like signing bonuses,” Bouchard said. “We are doing everything we can to fill those holes because we have no other choice.

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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.

MARISSA CARSON OF HIGHLAND IS THE NEW MISS OAKLAND COUNTY ROCHESTER HILLS – Marissa Maxine Carson, 20, of Highland Township was crowned Miss Oakland County 2023 at the annual competition July 15 at Oakland University.

The theater major at Oakland Community College won $1,850 in education scholarships, as well as several other prizes and gifts.

Carson won scholarships of $1,200 for winning Miss Oakland County and $200 for the Vivian Zhong Best Talent Award for her rendition of “Wishing You Were Here Again,” from “The Phantom of the Opera.” She also earned scholarships of $250 for the Aldo Vagnozzi Community Service Award and $200 for the JoAnn Lingenfelter Spirit of Miss America Award.

Carson, who plans to obtain a bachelor’s in musical theater, will represent Oakland County at the 2024 Miss Michigan competition in Muskegon next June. Her community service

Large sum raised to benefit foster care, adoption, mentoring services

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.”

For more information, visit childsafemichigan.org or judsoncenter.org.

Food and fashion SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Samaritan House will

CYCLE TRACK PROJECT TO CONTINUE INTO NOVEMBER

PLEASANT RIDGE — At the end of June, construction began on the city’s Woodward Avenue streetscape and cycle track project. It’s expected to be completed by mid-November.

According to a news release, on-street parking temporarily will not be available during the project. Public parking will be available in the public parking lots at Wellesley Drive and Fairwood Boulevard, and on side streets where allowed. One or two lanes will be closed on Woodward and Main Street between Sylvan Avenue and Interstate 696 during the length of the project. The primary contractor for the project is Merlo Construction.

The news release also said that 11 honey locust trees have to be removed, but most of the existing trees will be preserved and 24 new trees will be planted, resulting in a net increase of 13 trees. For more information on the project, visit cityofpleasantridge.org/woodward.

hold Food & Fashion at the Palazzo Grande at 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets cost $50 and must be bought in advance. There will be a buffet dinner, beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks, a fashion show, raffles, door prizes, vendor booths and more. For more information, call (586) 336-9956 or email shevents@att.net.

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FRUITS & VEGETABLES ACROSS 1. Itsy Bitsy Spider’s tunnel 6. Operations, as in military 9. Carpenter’s joint 13. Book, in Paris 14. Coach’s talk 15. Long-necked wader 16. Did not go out to eat (2 words) 17. Chi preceder 18. Top scout 19. *’90s children’s series “____ in Pyjamas” 21. *Alternative to stick 23. T-cell killer, acr.

24. Show worry 25. Knee-related acronym 28. Sushi restaurant’s boozy offering 30. *Grilled cheese and ____ soup 35. Mouse to a snake 37. In ____, or together 39. Convicted one 40. *Pear or quince, botanically speaking 41. California and Nevada lake 43. Raja’s daughter 44. Uncouth ones 46. Of two minds 47. RenÈ Descartes’ “therefore” 48. Make wealthy 50. Use a surgical beam 52. Gingerbread creation 53. *When fruit is ready 55. Red-white-and-blue inits.

57. *”Hot” vegetable-shaped toy 60. *L in BLT 64. 3-D picture in a book 65. U.N. workers’ grp.

67. Owned house or car, e.g.

68. Item on a cell phone bill 69. What’s old is new again, prefix 70. Popular electric car 71. Hair styling products 72. Scottish cap 73. British peers DOWN 1. Block of concrete, e.g.

2. Pocket bread 3. Baker’s baker 4. Dickens’s Heep 5. Serena’s sport 6. Prefers 7. *Fairytale princess test 8. Virgo’s brightest star

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9. Letter opener 10. Ship to Colchis 11. Airhead 12. The loneliest number?

15. Concerning this 20. Nautical “Stop!”

22. College assessment test, acr.

24. Camera’s tiny aperture 25. *Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter 26. Sing like Tony Bennett 27. Madagascar primate 29. Myanmar currency 31. BÈbÈ’s mother 32. Rooster, in the olden days 33. Polynesian kingdom 34. *Layered bulb 36. Giant Himalayan?

38. Lady Grantham of “Downton Abbey” 42. Follow as a consequence

initiative is “The Importance of Volunteering,” which seeks to bring volunteering opportunities throughout Michigan to people of all ages and abilities.

Milford’s Rebecca Kobylas, a 20-year-old neuroscience and psychology major at Alma College, earned a $700 scholarship as the first runner-up. Kobylas also won the Samantha Steckloff Community Service Award and an additional $150 scholarship.

Claudia Kenny, 16, of Chesaning, became the 2023 Miss Oakland County’s Teen. A junior at Chesaning H.S., Kenny’s community service initiative is “The Big SEE: Skin Cancer is the Cancer You Can See.” She will represent Oakland County at Michigan’s teen competition next June in Muskegon.

The Miss Oakland County Scholarship Program is a preliminary competition to Miss Michigan and Miss America.

45. Claw mark 49. “Battleship” exclamation 51. Heir’s concern 54. *At the end of a hot pepper or many a sweet potato 56. Cruising 57. Prepare to be shot 58. October birthstone

59. What Little Toot does 60. *Fruit of the ____ 61. Brezhnev’s domain 62. Jailbird’s home 63. Airline postings 64. Dog breed from China 66. Grazing ground

NOVI — A resident called police July 13 after he returned home and found his garage open and his Tesla charger missing. The culprit reportedly had left pieces of chewing gum on the front door and on the door inside the garage.

The man said that when he left his home at 9 a.m., his garage door was down. Upon returning home at 7 p.m., he found the door open. He explained that he does not live with anyone, so no one else should have had access to his home. He said the only thing missing was the Tesla charging box, valued at $200, which had been plugged into an outlet on the east wall inside the garage.

He also pointed out that there was now chewing gum on the keyhole of the doorknob on the door inside the garage that leads into the house. There was also chewing gum on the doorknob on the front of the house, according to the report.

The man told police that some of his family members, as well as his ex-girlfriend, have the code for the garage. The man said he recently broke up with his now ex-girlfriend and believes that she might have stolen the charger. Since he broke up with her two weeks earlier, he said that he has had to block her on all social media, as well as his phone. He told police she might steal the charger just to cause an inconvenience in his life. He told police that his ex is aware of his work hours and when the house would be empty.

Police reportedly were able to locate fingerprints in the gum that had been chewed and pressed into the doorknobs. The man rescinded his initial request to press charges and asked that police ask his ex-girlfriend if she has the charger and to return it to him.

Police said the ex-girlfriend admitted to taking it and returned it to him July 17. The case has since been closed.

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.

Electronics stolen

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 48-year-old Detroit man was arrested after allegedly stealing a tablet, a phone and some coins from a

home in the 23300 block of Hazelwood Ave. on the morning of July 15.

The homeowner, a 49-year-old Hazel Park man, had allowed the suspect to stay the night. The suspect allegedly left with the items the next day.

Police were investigating.

Business threatened

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a business in the 32000 block of Concord Drive received a threat of violence at about 3:30 p.m. on July 15.

Management reportedly notified Troy police, who in turn notified the Madison Heights Police Department. Officers responded to the business, speaking with management, who decided to close for the day.

A 25-year-old male suspect was then taken into custody. Police were investigating.

Gun pointed during dispute

FARMINGTON — Police responded to the Chatham Hills Apartments at 1 a.m. July 5 on a report of a felonious assault where the victim reported a gun was pointed at them during a dispute.

An investigation led to the arrest of a 39-yearold Farmington man.

The suspect was arraigned in 47th District Court and was out on personal bond pending the next court hearing.

Assault reported outside nightclub

BIRMINGHAM — On July 9 at around midnight, officers were dispatched to a local club regarding an assault report.

The officers spoke with two people who were related to the suspect, an unidentified man around 40 years old. They mentioned that they were denied entry to the club with the suspect. The staff members stated the suspect refused to pay the $40 entrance fee for the club and became violent after trying to enter the club and being denied again.

The suspect allegedly punched a 27-year-old man from Grosse Pointe Woods in the throat. An investigation was ongoing.

Stolen vehicle recovered before victim reported it missing

SOUTHFIELD — Police recovered a stolen vehicle that was left running and unattended in a parking lot in the 25000 block of West 12 Mile Road at 7:10 p.m. July 16.

The 2021 Kia Forte’s back driver’s side window was broken out, and there was damage to the ignition. Police contacted the registered owner, who was unaware that the vehicle was missing.