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Local police see increase in drugged driving

IMPAIRED DRIVING CRASHES RISE STATEWIDE

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Impaired driving crashes across Michigan are on the rise, a troubling statistic released in a study from Bridge Michigan, which also found that police across the state are not making as many arrests for drunk driving as they have in the past.

The study found fatal alcohol and drug-related crashes have risen by 40% across Michigan, with alcohol-and-drug

related fatalities up statewide and in many counties — including Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne.

Over the last five years, Nick Soley, of the Bloomfield Township Police Department, said the township has seen an increase in “drugged driving.”

“That’s twofold. It’s illicit drugs and also prescription drugs, which is, obviously, just as dangerous as drunk driving,” he said. “The driving pattern may be erratic and may be similar to what we see with drunk driving, when we talk

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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS PROPOSES MILLAGE HIKE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County voters will see an Oakland County Parks millage proposal on the ballot this Nov. 5.

In a bipartisan vote at the July 18 meeting, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 16-3 to approve a resolution to place a millage proposal on the general election ballot.

“My reservations are raising the tax 70% and making it a 20-year tax instead of 10 year. I’m absolutely outraged that they would do that. It’s not good government. It’s irresponsible, and if they want to promote

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Photo provided by Chris Ward

The fishing pier at the Pontiac Oaks is formerly known as Hawthorne Park. The city of Pontiac retains ownership of the park property and collaborates with Oakland County Parks to maintain and improve the park.

DREAM CRUISE TO ROLL BACK INTO TOWN

BIRMINGHAM — The Woodward Dream Cruise will drive into town on Saturday, Aug. 17. Adding to the festivities, the Birmingham Cruise Event will feature classic cars of all makes and models, sponsor exhibits, food and more 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. downtown, organizers said.

The event will be held along South Old Woodward Avenue, from Maple Road to Lincoln Street. South Old Woodward Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Maple Road to Lincoln Street in preparation for and during the event.

Parking will be available at Birmingham’s five parking structures, where the first two hours are always free. Metered parking is available throughout downtown. Parking meters are credit card and Parkmobile-enabled. For more information, visit www.allinbirmingham.com/visitors/ cruiseevent.

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Franklin’s Summer Block Party returns for the fourth year

MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — Downtown Franklin’s Summer Block Party, hosted by Main Street Franklin, returns for the fourth year 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21.

This year, Main Street Franklin will host musician and vibraphonist “Vibe Man” John Davis, a new kid’s activity from Foam Factory, stilt walkers, and kids’ crafts. Food trucks, ice cream, free popcorn, and adult cocktails will also be available.

In recognition of the village of Franklin’s 200th anniversary, organizers say a special guest will make a once-in-a-century appearance at the Summer Block Party, passing out free kites.

“This year will be extra special and feature new and exciting entertainment and activities as we celebrate a huge milestone,” Susan Goldstrom, the economic development director for the village of Franklin, said in a statement.

Children enjoy foam during a previous summer block party event. Photo provide by Karen Cohe

C & G NEWSPAPERS’ PROJECTED STANDINGS FOR OAA FOOTBALL SPORTS

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

Home to two state champions last year — Southfield A&T and Harper Woods — the Oakland Activities Association is propping itself up to be the conference to beat this year.

Below is C & G Newspapers’ projected standings for the 2024-2025 OAA football season. Regular season and division records from last year are in parenthesis.

OAA Red Division

West Bloomfield (10-3, 3-2)

Lake Orion (10-1, 5-0)

Clarkston (6-6, 4-1)

Rochester Adams (6-4, 2-3)

Oxford (4-6, 1-4)

Heading into the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state tournament last year, the OAA Red was home to three potential Division 1 state championship-caliber teams in West Bloomfield, Clarkston and Lake Orion.

That was until the league beat up on itself, and Clarkston, who finished second in the league, earned some revenge by eliminating Lake Orion, who won the league, from the playoffs.

West Bloomfield then eliminated Clarkston before coming up a game short of the Division 1 championship game, falling to OAA White’s Southfield A&T in the semifinals.

The top three teams are interchangeable, so the standings could shake out either way. For the sake of having a league champion, our projections favor West Bloomfield because of its returning cast of Kamren Flowers (WR), Elisha Durham (WR),

C & G NEWSPAPERS PROJECTED STANDINGS FOR CHSL FOOTBALL

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

The Catholic High School League is shaping up to have a memorable season on its hands with a slew of teams fighting for the top spot in the Central Division and movement between Intersectional 1 and Intersectional 2 teams shaking up the divisions.

Below is C&G Newspapers’ projected standings for the 2024-2025 CHSL football season (regular season and division records from last year in parenthesis):

CHSL Central Division

Warren De La Salle Collegiate (11-3, 5-1)

Toledo Catholic Central (16-0, 6-0)

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (3-6, 3-3)

Detroit Catholic Central (8-3, 4-2)

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (0-9, 0-6)

Toledo St. John’s Jesuit (4-7, 2-4)

Similar to how the Macomb Area Conference Red or Oakland Activities Association Red operate, the CHSL Central Division is truly a dogfight each week, and expected improvements from Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s only makes it more of a gauntlet.

Warren De La Salle Collegiate, which lost to Muskegon in the Division 2 state finals, and Toledo Central Catholic, which won its sixth Ohio state title last year, are the two heavyweights hoping one of its league counterparts can do some dirty work and give one of the top teams a loss before

DLS and Central Catholic meet up on Sept. 20.

Central Catholic won the first meeting between the two schools 28-23 on their turf, but DLS will have the home field advantage this time around.

It’s always been about retooling a graduating class for DLS, but the Pilots return a healthy amount of all-Region talent in Jacob Hoffman (OL), Damion King IV (WR), Sante Gasperoni (QB), Jacob Tur (DL), Anthony Presnell (DL), Dalton Drogosh (LB) and Isaiah Jones (DB), who are not only motivated to regain control of the Central Division but to take back the D2 state championship.

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (OLSM) and Detroit Catholic Central (DCC) are prime candidates for throwing a wrench in the plans of a DLS or Central Catholic, but the two schools

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Jay Gardenhire (OT), and Josh Tate (RB), but the Lakers matchup against Clarkston Sept. 27 will be one to watch.

To show how close it’s been, the Lakers are 7-9 against Clarkston since 2010 while posting a much more respectable 9-5 record against Lake Orion.

Adams, Oxford and Stoney Creek will try to do what they do best: make the top three teams sweat. Stoney Creek had onescore losses to both West Bloomfield and Clarkston, while Adams also posted a onescore loss to West Bloomfield during the regular season.

If one thing is for sure, there are no days off in the OAA Red.

OAA White Division

Birmingham Groves (6-4, 4-1)

Harper Woods (11-3, 3-2)

Southfield A&T (13-1, 5-0)

Rochester (3-6, 2-3)

Rochester Hills Stoney Creek (3-6, 0-5)

How about two state champions coming out of the OAA White? And they say the OAA Red is the one to beat.

Harper Woods graduated a top D1 college talent in Jacob Oden, a University of Michigan commit, but there’s still plenty of talent from their title-winning season with Dakota Guerrant (WR), Colby Bailey (ATH), Jevon Jones (DL) and Matthew McCraw (ATH) all returning.

As good as Harper Woods has been, the Pioneers are winless against Groves since joining the OAA in 2022, and Groves should

only be stronger this year after returning the majority of its offensive and defensive weapons.

Groves, who finished second in the league last season, had its only league loss come at the hands of Southfield A&T, the eventual D1 state champion who had an abundance of D1 college talent.

Graduating the majority of its skill players on both sides of the ball, Southfield A&T is expected to drop a few spots, but it’s difficult justifying a defending state champion any further than third.

Rochester, Farmington and Bloomfield Hills will look to play spoiler for the top three teams while also battling against each other.

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN THE OAA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Elisha Durham, (WR) West Bloomfield

Kamren Flowers (WR), West Bloomfield

Beau Jackson (QB), West Bloomfield

Tristan Hill (QB), Lake Orion

Ryan Rocheleau (WR), Lake Orion

Greyson Clark (ATH), Clarkston

Matteo Humbert, (RB/LB) Rochester Adams

Lachlan Tillotson (WR), Rochester Adams

Ryland Watters (QB), Rochester Adams

Luke Johnson (RB/LB), Oxford

Spencer Beckeman (OL), Rochester Hills Stoney Creek

Brandon Dobos Jr. (FB/LB), Rochester Hills Stoney Creek

Jevon Jones (DL), Harper Woods

Bryant Weatherspoon (OL/DL), Harper Woods

Colby Bailey (RB), Harper Woods

Matthew McCraw (LB), Harper Woods

Chris Little, (WR) Birmingham Groves

Nick Hardy (WR), Birmingham Groves

Noah Sanders (RB), Birmingham Groves

OAA Blue Division

Birmingham Seaholm (9-2, 4-0)

Oak Park (3-6, 2-2)

North Farmington (4-5, 3-1)

Troy (5-4, 1-3)

Farmington (2-7, 1-4)

Bloomfield Hills (1-8, 0-5)

Troy Athens (3-6, 0-4)

The OAA Blue could inevitably end up being the league with the most movement in the standings, which makes for some great football.

Mario Campoy-Lovasco (RB), Birmingham Groves

Avery Gach (OL/DL), Birmingham Groves

Jordan Melton, (S) Southfield A&T

Kenneth Brooks (LB), Southfield A&T

Jaun Mitchell (WR), Southfield A&T

Jack Lower (RB/LB), Rochester

Daniel Vukaj (TE/LB), Farmington

Payton Parsons (WR/DB), Bloomfield Hills

Penn Roberts, (RB/LB) Birmingham Seaholm

Wesley Billings (K), Birmingham Seaholm

Ron’Dre Austion (DB), Oak Park

Brendon Rice (DL), North Farmington

Terrance James (WR), North Farmington

Noah Oury, (QB) Troy Jaielen Peacock (WR), Troy

Nathan Piggott (WR/DB), Troy Athens

Cooper Voeffray (WR/DB), Auburn Hills Avondale

Jaden Mills (ATH), Ferndale

Blaze Jeffries (WR/CB), Royal Oak

Khanye Donalson (QB), Pontiac

Benjamin Bullock (LB), Berkley

Our projected standings give Seaholm the benefit of the doubt as the two-time league champions (tied for first with Farmington in 2022), but there’s a lot of unknown with the OAA Blue heading into the year.

Seaholm obliterated the OAA Blue last year, outsourcing opponents 189-62 en route to an unbeaten league record, and the hope is that the well-oiled machine continues to run without all-Region talents, such as Granden (RB) and Colton Kinnie (QB) as the skill positions and Blake Baldner (OL) See OAA on page 20A

Birmingham Groves senior Chris Little makes an incredible one-handed grab.

Photo by Donna Dalziel

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Bloomfield Township voters pass public safety tax renewal

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Primary election voters passed a millage renewal focused on public safety Aug. 6.

The public safety millage renewal asked voters to consider authorizing a public safety tax levy of 0.6474 mills, which is due to expire in 2026, to finance the township’s continued fire, police and public safety services. The measure passed with nearly 73% yes votes to approximately 27% no votes, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division.

“We truly appreciate our residents, and their vote last night shows that they appreciate us as well,” Township Police Chief James Gallagher said. “It passed overwhelmingly, which is really nice to see.”

Officials estimate the Aug. 6 millage will result in the authorization to collect $4 million for public safety annually. Fire Chief John LeRoy said the renewal allows the Fire Department to maintain its current operations going forward.

Gallagher said the Police Department uses the millage money for everything — including dispatch, personnel, equipment, technology and more.

“As always, we truly appreciate the support from our residents, who are so happy to serve,” Gallagher said.

The township currently has three public safety millages — public safety No. 1, public safety No. 2 and a replacement millage approved by voters last year that combined public safety Nos. 3 and 4 with an increase of 0.6021 mills — for an overall total of 6.4087 mills in fiscal year 2023-2024.

Township Treasurer Michael Schostak noted that when first levied, the millage was 1 mill, but due to Headlee rollbacks, it’s now at 0.6474 mill.

The millage renewal authorizes that rolled-back rate — which he said is about 64 cents for every $1,000 of taxable value — which will be levied beginning in December 2026 for a period of 10 years. For more information, call the township at (248) 433-7700.

BHS voters approve millage renewal

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In the Aug. 6 primary election, 263,487 Oakland County voters weighed in, which is a turnout of about 25%, according to results posted on the Oakland County Elections Division website.

One of the measures on the ballot for local residents included a Bloomfield Hills Schools millage, which resulted in 6,984 residents voting in favor of it, and 3,428 voters against it.

The proposal includes a 20-year renewal of an 18-mill non-homestead operating millage and the renewal of the hold harmless millage. It authorizes an operating millage of 22 mills, giving the district the authority to levy 18 mills for general operating purposes on non-homestead property while protecting against the impact of future Headlee rollbacks of up to 4 mills, officials said.

The non-homestead operating millage applies to non-homestead property, including principally industrial and commercial real property and residential rental property.

The so-called “hold harmless” millage rate, however, applies to principal residences in the district and relies on multiple factors that change annually, the district said. The current rate is 5.1338 mills. Each year, the district levies the equivalent of $3,835 per pupil, which is the amount necessary to receive the full per-pupil state aid foundation allowance.

Primary voters choose trustees for general election

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Voters in Bloomfield Township weighed in on the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees race Aug. 6.

“Everything went really as expected,” said Bloomfield Township Clerk Martin Brook. “The overall turnout was kind of on par, and the process was on par with what to expect.”

Brook said there was a 30.1% voter turnout in Bloomfield Township for the primary election, according to unofficial results.

“We had a light turnout, but in the normal range,” he said. “We normally have light turnout in an August primary, even in a presidential year.”

On the ballot, three Democrats and five Republicans ran for their parties’ nominations to compete for four, four-year terms on the Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees in November. In the primary, the top four vote-getters in each party advance to the November general election.

For the Democrats, Valerie Sayles Murray was the top vote-getter with 4,260 votes, followed by Oscar Garner Jr. with 3,843, and Roman Grigoriev with 3,642, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division. Approximately 78 votes were cast for unassigned write-ins.

In the Republican race, Neal Barnett earned the most votes with 2,651, followed by Christopher Kolinski with 2,581, Mark Antakli with 2,170, and Malissa Bossardet with 1,894, according to unofficial results from the Oakland County Elections Division. Margo Cargill earned 1,734 votes.

Trustees receive a compensation of $250 per meeting they attend, for a grand total of $6,000 per year, if they attend all of them.

The township, Brook said, had “by far” more people voting absentee than voting in person or voting early during the primary.

“One thing we’re hoping more and more people do is, there’s a new law that allows individuals to get an absentee ballot and vote it in person by putting it in the tabulator during early voting or in the precinct,” he explained. “We saw some of that this election, but it’s a brand-new thing, so most people don’t really know about it yet. Hopefully, it’s going to build over time. I think it’s the best of both worlds, especially for a November election, which is a really big ballot with lots of races. … You can get the ballot in early October, spend a month researching it, fill it out in advance and walk in the precinct and once you fill out the proper forms you will be allowed to vote that ballot.”

Across Michigan, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said more than 1.2 million voters had cast an early or absentee ballot in the August primary before the polls closed at 8 p.m. on Election Night. Election officials reported steady turnout throughout the day.

“First, I want to congratulate all voters for participating in the Primary Election,” Benson said in a statement. “Secondly, I want to assure them that the counting and canvassing processes will be carried out in accordance with the law, every ballot will be counted fairly and accurately, and the election’s outcome will reflect their will.

Benson said it’s common for vote tallies to change from the initial unofficial results, as Michigan’s election system has built-in steps to identify and correct errors before results are finalized and certified. At press time, she said bipartisan boards of county canvassers will canvas the results for accuracy and correct any clerical mistakes. After the Board of State Canvassers certifies, the primary election results will be official and final.

“Every place that does an election in Michigan depends on volunteers to come in and work the polls. Yes, they get paid, but they do it because they love it and it’s a great mission that all of us share in delivering the service fairly and accurately to our residents. … It’s a true joy to be able to do this task.”

The unofficial results reported by all Michigan counties are available online at Michigan.gov/Vote.

that to the public, they need to put in the headline, ‘this is 70% tax increase,’” Oakland County Commissioner Bob Hoffman said of his no vote. Commissioners Michael Spisz and Karen Joliat also voted no. “I support the parks,” Hoffman said. “I’ve always voted for every Oakland County Parks and Rec millage, but this one I will not vote for. This is outrageous and an insult to the taxpayers.”

The new millage would replace Oakland County Parks’ current 0.35-mill levy set to expire in 2029 with a new tax rate of 0.65 mills that would expire in 2043. If approved, the 0.3-mill increased rate would generate $24 million annually for investment in parks, trails, recreation programs and conservation. For a home with a taxable value of $133,000 — taxable value being generally half of a home’s market value — the 0.3-mill increase would equal around an additional $40 per year on top of the current cost for the same home of around $30 annually. The 0.65 mill is equal to 65 cents per $1,000 of taxable value. According to Oakland County Parks, if the millage is approved, it would

generate around $52 million in 2024.

“I think everyone in Oakland County has a great appreciation for our county park system. It’s one of the most robust park systems in the entire state, and I would even go as far as across the country. This millage proposal really puts us on a course to make the needed investments today to maintain and preserve the enjoyment for folks today and long into the future,” Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Woodward, D-Royal Oak, said. “For me, it really comes down to three things. This millage is going to allow for better access for everyone to our county parks. It’s going to create new recreation opportunities for all, and it’s also going to lead to more nature preservation for today and future generations.”

Woodward added that if the millage passes in November, Oakland County residents will have free entry into Oakland County parks and dog parks, excluding payto-play attractions, such as golf courses, waterparks, campgrounds and off-road vehicle activities.

There will also be more opportunities for recreational use of major rivers, support for larger participation in school field trips to nature and farm education centers, expanded enrichment programs for park-goers of all

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ages, investment in equipment and facilities designed to be accessible for all regardless of age and ability, new and expanded regional trails and improved maintenance of existing trails, and the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wetlands and green spaces.

Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward said that the current millage was approved for renewal in 2020 to address ongoing budget constraints that led to disinvestment in the county park system.

“Things were getting older and deteriorating,” he said. “In some cases, we had to remove certain amenities. So we were in a bit of a downward spiral there that as we disinvested in things, they were less attractive for people to come to. We had less sales, which then led to greater budget constraints. We had more than $20 million in deferred maintenance projects or existing park facilities and infrastructure.”

Ward said that the increase and renewal in 2020 allowed the department to “climb out of that hole” and more than double the amount of money spent per year on maintaining existing assets.

Ward said that Oakland County received $244 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan. Oakland County Parks put together a proposal for $15 million

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that the Board of Commissioners approved that was centered on urban recreation and the revitalization of urban recreation spaces, which included agreements with local governments where OCP took over operating and managing existing city parklands that were underutilized because of lack of investment, as well as providing grants to Oakland County governments.

“For instance, we built a playground for Royal Oak Township,” he said. “Built a playground in Hazel Park as well. Southfield’s using some of the money to create some improvements at Beech Woods Park. Oak Park’s building a farmer’s market. So it was a combination of things, but it was all pretty much centered in the urban population centers of the county.”

The potential $100 million investment from the new millage would bring major capital improvements to improve the recreational use of all 15 parks, trails, recreational attractions and the Oakland County Farmers Market, officials said.

“What we’ve looked at here is a combination of not only maintenance but creating a system-wide update to our park system, which is going to be 60 years old in two years. We do have some major projects that

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are also geared up for another battle after a 16-14 DCC win over OLSM last year ultimately swung DCC to finish third and OLSM to finish fourth in the league.

This year will be on OLSM’s turf as the Eaglets host DLS and DCC in back-to-back weeks.

For Brother Rice, you hope the offseason splash of hiring former Southfield A&T football coach Aaron Marshall motivates the guys this year.

Marshall, who led Southfield A&T to its first state title in school history last year, can only improve on a record that saw Brother Rice go winless for the first time since 1963, but his squad will start out with an immediate test in Roseville, which blanked Brother Rice 41-0 to open the 2023 season.

CHSL AA Division

Jackson Lumen Christi (13-1, 3-0)

Detroit U of D Jesuit (7-3, 2-1)

Dearborn Divine Child (6-5, 1-2)

Toledo St. Francis De Sales (1-9, 1-5 Central)

The CHSL AA Division is really in the hands of Jackson Lumen Christi, which is looking for its third-straight Division 7 state championship.

Lumen Christi outscored league opponents 105-19 en route to an unbeaten league record and 13-1 season.

Toledo St. Francis De Sales will make the jump from the Central Division to the AA, but De Sales hasn’t shown enough to prove it’s a worthy challenger to the Titans.

Until Jesuit or Divine Child steps up, it will more so be about the battle for second as Jesuit and Divine Child continue to put on great matchups.

Our projected standings favor Jesuit this season, which has beaten Divine Child in six-straight matchups and returns a core of all-Region talent in Jacob Bellinger (OL), Elijah Dotson (WR), Zach Green (DL), Kasim Gozic (LB), and DaCari Gilkey (DB).

Intersectional 1 Division

Detroit Loyola (4-6, 0-3 AA)

Riverview Gabriel Richard (8-5, 2-2)

Macomb Lutheran North (9-3, 4-0)

Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (73, 4-1 Int 2)

Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard (8-3, 3-1)

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood (27, 1-3)

Aside from the Central Division, this may be one of the more fun league title races to watch for the upcoming year. You could spend hours putting multiple teams in different spots to finish, and the likelihood is it will still be incorrect by

the time the season is over.

Detroit Loyola, which is picked to finish in first in the Catholic League’s preseason poll, and Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett, which played in Intersectional 2 after leaving Intersectional 1 in 2021, are the two unknowns for this league.

Loyola played one Intersectional 1 opSee CHSL on page 11A

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

LEFT: Warren De La Salle Collegiate head coach Dan Rohn looks on during the Catholic High School League’s media day on July 31 at Farmington Hills Mercy High School. CENTER: Macomb Lutheran North head coach Garrett Wenzelburger speaks at the Catholic High School League media day on July 31 at Farmington Hills Mercy High School.

RIGHT: Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice head coach Aaron Marshall smiles in his new uniform as he enters his first year leading the Brother Rice sidelines.

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN THE CHSL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Sante Gasperoni (QB), Warren De La Salle

Damion King IV (WR), Warren De La Salle Collegiate

Jacob Tur (DL), Warren De La Salle

Dalton Drogosh (LB), Warren De La Salle

Jabin Gonzales (QB), Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

Charles White (LB), Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

Bryson Williams (ATH), Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

Jayden Savoury (TE), Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

Jaden Pydyn (ATH), Detroit Catholic Central

Benjamin Eziuka (OL), Detroit Catholic Central

Lee Krueger (RB/LB), Detroit Catholic Central Kadale Williams (RB), Jackson Lumen Christi

Dante Banks (ATH), University of Detroit Jesuit

Zachary Green (DL), University of Detroit Jesuit Marcello Vitti (ATH), Dearborn Divine Child

Antonio Sobush (RB/SS), Riverview Gabriel

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Joseph Calhoun (RB/LB), Riverview Gabriel

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ponent last year in Cranbrook Kingswood, and they beat them 59-20, but that’s also a last place Cranbrook Kingswood team.

Liggett, on the other hand, is no stranger to Intersectional 1 play, but it would be better to have an elephant’s memory when trying to think about its tenure in the league.

The Knights were a bottom-half team, but the program is in a much better place than when the division last saw it.

Macomb Lutheran North and Riverview Gabriel Richard both return a core of talent that should have both teams contending again for a league title, but don’t count out Liggett to be a dangerous play each week.

Lutheran North is coming off a season where the program brought home its first district title and the most regular season wins in school history.

Lutheran North will travel to Riverview Gabriel Richard High School on Oct. 11, and Riverview Gabriel Richard has had Lutheran North’s number at home.

Since 2015, Riverview Gabriel Richard has four-straight wins over Lutheran North at home.

CHSL Intersectional 2 Division

Clarkston Everest Collegiate (9-3, 5-0)

Marine City Cardinal Mooney (6-5, 3-2)

Madison Heights Bishop Foley (1-8, 0-4 Int #1)

Bryson Franklin (OL), Ann Arbor Father Gabriel

Richard

Raylon Murry (MLB/ATH), Detroit Loyola

Owen Steinke (WR/DB), Bloomfield Hills

Cranbrook Kingswood

Mitchell Brewer (OL/DL), Madison Heights

Bishop Foley

Lucas Roman (RB/LB), Allen Park Cabrini

Cam Spezia (WR/DB), Marine City Cardinal

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James Nedwick (ATH), Clarkston Everest

Collegiate

Alex Asai (RB/LB), Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes

Josh Cairo (SB/LB), Royal Oak Shrine Catholic

Gary Stacy (RB), Grosse Pointe Woods University

Liggett

Hudson MacDonald (QB/WR), Macomb Lutheran North

Brady Thomas, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice

Allen Park Cabrini (5-6, 2-3)

Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes (3-6, 1-4)

Royal Oak Shrine Catholic (1-8, 0-5)

It’s Clarkston Everest Collegiate’s league and everyone else is just playing in it.

Everest Collegiate outscored returning league opponents 147-39 last year en route to an unbeaten record, which didn’t include Everest Collegiate’s second win over Cardinal Mooney in the playoffs.

You could make an argument that Cardinal Mooney gave Everest Collegiate its toughest test in the league, but returning only three players on offense and four on defense leaves a lot of questions that only its play on the field can figure out.

University Liggett was the only team to really make Everest Collegiate sweat in a 31-29 game favoring Everest Collegiate, but the Knights are no longer the concern of any Intersectional 2 teams.

Allen Park Cabrini and Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes hope their returning starters can help improve on last year’s finish with the CHSL preseason poll picking league newcomer Bishop Foley to finish ahead of both the schools in third while Cardinal Mooney is slated to be in second.

It was a disaster year for Bishop Foley across the board in 2023, but it’s hoping to find its footing in Intersectional 2 play. Even in as tough of a position as Foley was in, it handled Shrine Catholic 33-6 last year, a Shrine Catholic team that had close losses with Cabrini (13-7) and Our Lady of the Lakes (28-21).

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As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certiﬁed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded RenewMyWellness.

“After suffering through severe menopausal symptoms myself, this therapy has given me my life back,” Dr. Wadle said.

As a registered nurse who later went to medical school and became board certifed in emergency medicine, Dr. Wadle owned and operated an urgent care center in Birmingham. Based on her own medical journey and personal experience with hormone depletion, she founded Renew My Wellness.

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re offering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains.“Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

For men and women dealing with fatigue, depression, apathy, anxiety, weight gain, decreased libido, decreased exercise endurance and muscle mass there is a bioidentical way to improve these symptoms. “What we’re ofering is hormone replacement therapy in the form of testosterone and estradiol pellets for both women and men,” Dr. Wadle explains. “Pellets provide a delivery system that mimics the human body so that even improved physiologic levels can be achieved.”

Since the 1930’s patients throughout Europe, Japan and

the United States have successfully used bio-identical hormones. Many studies show that when prescribed and administered correctly, bio-identical hormone pellets can help a variety of conditions and symptoms. They don’t present the potential hazards that many synthetic medications do.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective.

RenewMyWellness also offers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and effective. Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

Renew My Wellness also ofers testosterone injections for men and a prescription weight loss program for both men and women that is monitored to ensure it is safe and efective.

Dr. Wadle said she founded RenewMyWellness to promote wellness through a holistically-integrative approach to patient care that combines conventional and functional medicine. The results leave patients with improved conﬁdence and a whole-body sense of well-being.

RenewMyWellness is located at 33466 Woodward Ave., in downtown Birmingham. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call 248-602-3177.

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“We’ll refinish decks, replacing boards and fixing structural issues,” Dan said. “We fix patios and pavers that are falling apart.

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CRIME WATCH

Assault reported after customer fails to pay

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of East Maple Avenue for a report of an assault around 6 p.m. Aug. 3.

Witnesses told officers that the suspect, a 32-year-old Detroit woman, had received services from the business but could not pay.

The suspect informed employees of the business that she would get money out of an ATM, but an hour passed, and she did not return, according to a police report. The business employees made contact with the suspect again, and the suspect allegedly assaulted two of the employees.

The suspect had been previously arrested for similar incidents in the past. An investigation is ongoing.

Gift cards, driver’s license, credit cards stolen from unlocked vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — A resident in the 1600 block of Washington told police her vehicle had been rummaged through while parked unlocked in the driveway overnight Aug. 1.

Multiple gift cards valued at over $900, her driver’s license and credit cards were missing from a wallet in the console.

The woman contacted the credit card companies about over $300 in fraudulent charges made overnight. An investigation is ongoing.

Bike stolen from park

BIRMINGHAM — A 53-year-old man told police Aug. 2 that his son had left his bike in a park for a brief moment, and upon returning, he discovered his bike was missing. The bike was valued at approximately $530. An investigation is ongoing.

Groups of juveniles reported fighting

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Old Woodward Avenue for a juvenile fight that was happening around 5 p.n. July 28.

Officers were told that two groups of males were fighting outside, but when police arrived, the individuals were no longer there.

Officers made contact with some of the individuals involved in the incident and later learned that the altercation was in response to a previous altercation months before. None of the involved parties were injured.

Swim club vandalized

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 7 a.m. July 26, officers were dispatched to a swimming club on Forest Hills Lane for a report of breaking and entering.

The club’s exterior had been toiletpapered. Inside the club, chairs, tables and other items were thrown into the pool. There was no forced entry into the building. Witnesses identified two vehicles parked near the building, and individuals were seen exiting the vehicles with toilet paper rolls in their hands. An investigation is ongoing.

$15K missing after window cleaning

BIRMINGHAM — An employee of a resident in the 300 block of South Glenhurst Street told police Aug. 6 that while the victim was out of state, a window cleaning company came to clean the victim’s windows.

Shortly after, it was discovered that a watch valued at approximately $15,000 was missing. An investigation is ongoing.

Vehicle stolen from parking structure

BIRMINGHAM — A 28-year-old resident of Ontario told police that he parked his vehicle in the parking structure on Pierce Street Aug. 3, and when he returned the following day, his vehicle was missing and there was broken glass on the floor. An investigation is ongoing.

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about swerving and speeds and things like that, and even being passed out behind the wheel.”

Now that marijuana is legal in Michigan, Solely said, many people have forgotten the ramifications of marijuana, adding that many others have been caught on the road abusing prescription drugs.

“How many prescription bottles do we see that say don’t operate a motor vehicle or heavy machinery? I think several people have the notion that if I’m using them as they are prescribed by my doctor, I’m good to go. That’s not the case. I always use the common example of Ambien. It’s a sleeping pill. It’s meant to put you to sleep, so you shouldn’t be driving on those pills.”

According to the Michigan State Police annual drunk driving audit, in 2023 the state had nearly 10,500 crashes where a driver was found to be impaired, resulting in 454 deaths and more than 6,300 injuries.

“COVID brought out a lot of addiction problems, or drug and alcohol use,” Soley said. “People turned to that when they didn’t feel like going to the doctor because it was scary. We’re still definitely looking at the ramifications from that.”

While the number of impaired crashes has increased, drunk driving arrests across Michigan have dropped 28% from 2014 to 2023, declining in 67 of the state’s 83 counties since 2014, according to Bridge. In Oakland County, drunk-driving arrests from 2014 to 2023 were down 20%. They were down 16% in Wayne and 15% in Macomb, according to annual state drunk driving audits.

“If you look at COVID, traffic enforcement went down dramatically because we obviously wanted a lot less face-to-face interpersonal contact … but what went up during COVID was the feeling of isolation, anxiety, depression,” Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said. “Obviously, self-medication comes in a variety of forms — including alcohol and drugs — so you have a recipe for less enforcement and higher consumption of alcoholic drugs, which, obviously, if you do the math on that, leads to more crashes.”

The disparity between crashes and arrests, experts say, correlates with fewer police officers and less traffic enforcement, a recipe for more dangerous driving.

Bouchard confirmed there are a lot fewer police officers on the streets around Michigan than there were 20 years ago, including in Oakland County.

“Every agency is struggling with their budgets and they’re struggling with recruiting and retention as well,” he explained. “Right now, we have 40 vacancies in the Sheriff’s Of-

fice alone, so if you have less people, you’re going to have less eyes, and obviously enforcement.”

“We’re down to seven officers,” Soley added. “Everywhere is short. You couple that with the facts that I do know, that while Bloomfield Township is experiencing a slight increase in call volume each year, our serious crimes are growing exponentially, and that takes our officers off the road longer. They’re now investigating more serious crimes, like your breaking and entering, serious crimes that require serious follow-up and crime technicians and things like that, leaving our officers less time on a shift to do proactive traffic enforcement.”

With limited resources and many police departments shorthanded, there just aren’t as many officers available to handle traffic enforcement as there were in the past.

“If you’re shorthanded and you’re going from call to call, you don’t have time to assign people to work in high-crash locations, because they can’t park there and do select enforcement, they have to answer 911 calls, first and foremost, and high-priority calls,” Bouchard explained.

“If you can get back the staffing levels, then you can have selective enforcement assignments without degrading your response capability,” he added. “We have to be able to respond to everything.”

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has been working hard to fill its vacancies, recently adding a dedicated recruitment specialist whose job is to focus on how to get more people to apply, a more diverse applicant pool, and a broader community to hear about the opportunities in law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office, Bouchard explained, has also increased its visits to high schools, and other locations, to expose students and other potential future employees to what a career in law enforcement might look like via cadets.

“We’ve also dropped the age to hire into a number of positions — including in the jail — to 18. You can go into the military at 18, so we have made some changes in our tactics, in terms of broadening our net, if you will, and changing some of the components to what may have been a hurdle to hire,” he said.

In Bloomfield Township, Soley said there seems to be fewer qualified applicants, which, when paired with lateral transfers and an ever-increasing number of retirements, only compounds the problem of employee retention at police departments across the state.

“It’s easy to give a cop-out of, people don’t want to be cops anymore. I teach at our academies, and I don’t think that’s true, because we still have full academies of people going through it. I think we’re just seeing less qualified applicants because there is more opportunity out there.”

Novi resident Robert Fridenberg purchased his 1972 DeTomaso Pantera three years ago. The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera is painted mandarin copper metallic. Cruising Hines Drive in Wayne County is a favorite spot for Fridenberg.

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METRO DETROIT — In the mid-1990s, the Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County was officially established, giving classic car owners the chance to relive the heyday of cruising the avenue in their souped-up vehicles,

muscle cars and vintage models.

Novi resident Robert Fridenberg has attended the Dream Cruise many times over the years, but his cruising days began long before — in 1979 — when he and a pal regularly drove up and down Woodward Avenue in his buddy’s “hopped up” 1976 Pontiac Trans Am.

They spent most of their Saturday nights cruising to the

tunes of Journey, ELO and the Cars playing on the radio. The young adults — who grew up across the street from each other in Southfield — often stopped at the Northwood Shopping Center at Woodward and 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak.

“It had a huge parking lot,” Fridenberg recalled. “Back in the day, that place was full of hot rodders. That’s where we

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hung out, met girls and met up with some of our buddies.”

The following year, the duo were back at cruising altitude and that’s how Fridenberg met his future wife, Chris. She knew Fridenberg’s friend first, and when the couple married 33 years ago, he was best man at their wedding.

Three years ago, Fridenberg purchased a 1972 DeTomaso Pantera. He drives it every chance he can. Fridenberg first became familiar with the Pantera as a kid. When he headed to the bus stop each morning for school, he’d walk past a neighbor’s yellowhued model.

Several years back, Fridenberg owned a Porsche 911 Turbo, but after a while he wanted a different car. When looking to replace it, he turned to someone he knew who owned an exotic car consignment business. He hadn’t planned on owning a Pantera but soon changed his mind after spotting the vehicle on the business website.

“When I saw this, it kind of rekindled the memory,” Fridenberg said. “Having worked for Ford, the fact it has a Ford motor in it just kind of got me excited to arrange to buy one. We arranged a swap.”

Fridenberg’s Pantera was originally red, but a previous owner painted it mandarin copper metallic.

“It’s a Ford color. It was used on Mustangs and SUVs in the early 2000s,” Fridenberg said. “This color really makes the car pop. The metallic makes the lines show up more.”

The Pantera has the original body, but because the car sat for so long, Fridenberg did a lot of work to get it road-ready.

“When the Panteras were originally made and developed, the quality wasn’t very good. So over the years a lot of owners had to do upgrades,” he said. “I pretty much had

to fix every system on the car. The cooling system had problems with overheating. The horns didn’t work. The windows didn’t go up and down. The seats wouldn’t go back and forth. The brakes had to be rebuilt.”

With his automotive knowledge, Fridenberg was able to overhaul the car. He has also connected with other Pantera owners through clubs online, and has read up a lot on the car’s history. According to his research, the midengine sports car was made in Italy as a joint venture with the Ford Motor Co.

“As a retired Ford engineer, I was honored to purchase this car and show it off, as it is a unique part of Ford’s history,” he said. “The design is over 50 years old, but it’s still very modern.”

It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. He takes it out often, including in the wintertime if the weather is favorable and the roads are dry. It always draws interest at local car shows.

“Bakers of Milford is a big one, and I take it to some of the cars and coffees around here,” the classic car owner said.

But he’d rather drive than sit. One favorite spot is cruising Hines Drive in Wayne County.

“It’s slow, but it’s a nice drive to go on. I usually go up to Newburgh Lake or I’ll go as far as Ann Arbor Trail with it,” he said. “There’s a nice road if you take Seven Mile west, it dead-ends at Whitmore Lake. That road has a lot of nice twisties. It’s a beautiful ride.”

Because the Pantera is so low to the ground, “it feels almost like a race car.” Fridenberg drives it during non-peak traffic times.

“It’s loud, it’s hot, there’s no electronics. It’s more like an event when you go for a drive, because you worry something is going to go wrong,” he said. “It just makes it more of an experience to take it out and drive it. People will pull up next to me. I can see them on their phones. They’ll roll their windows down and say, ‘What is that? Is that a Pantera?’ Everywhere you go someone wants to talk about it.”

Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 9/9/2024

Block Party

Organizers said the Foam Factory will be a terrific addition for kids, adding that it can only be characterized as slippery, sloppy, foamy fun for all.

“The goal of this event is to bring attention and business to our local womenowned retailers,” added Goldstrom. “We have a sidewalk sale that starts at noon, so come down to the Village and check out our great stores before the party starts.”

According to Goldstrom, last year, over 500 people attended, and merchants reported one of their best sales days ever.

“This attendance confirms what we know — the greater community enjoys being in our quaint, historic downtown,” she said in a statement.

That sentiment is further evidenced by new business owners re-imagining down-

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Prior to last year, Seaholm was 0-6 against Oak Park since 2010. Oak Park will play host to this year’s matchup on Sept. 20.

North Farmington hopes its 4-2 stretch to end the year continues on this season after handling Troy and Troy Athens by a combined score of 46-13. The Raiders are 4-0 against Troy and Troy Athens since 2022, when the program rejoined the OAA Blue.

OAA Gold Division

Auburn Hills Avondale (9-2, 4-0)

Ferndale (4-5, 3-1)

Royal Oak (3-6, 2-2)

Pontiac (3-6, 1-3)

Berkley (0-9, 0-4)

A conference is only top-to-bottom strong if every division can bring something

town Franklin. Two storefronts that stood empty now have new owners. One, which previously housed Madeleine’s Patisserie — and before that, Farmhouse Coffee and Ice Cream — has been purchased by Lisa MacDonald, the owner of Fitness Driven, who owns a pilates business in the building that housed the former Market Basket. MacDonald plans to open a café business focused on healthy living, doing business as Grey Dog Café.

The building housing the former Franklin Grill has been empty since January 2024. Jay Farner, the founder and principal of Ronin Capital Partners and a former CEO and vice chair of the board for Rocket Cos., has purchased the property. Plans include a refreshed restaurant in the same space and a deli/market store next door.

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to the table, and the OAA Gold reserved itself a seat last year.

Auburn Hills Avondale made quick work of its league opponents and even crossed over to the Macomb Area Conference Gold to beat Warren Cousino and Warren Fitzgerald.

With the type of showing the Yellow Jackets put on in 2023, it’s impossible to not have them reclaim the top spot in the league again.

As for Avondale’s league counterparts, Ferndale earned a MAC Gold win of its own by besting St. Clair Shores Lake Shore, and handled league business by beating Royal Oak by 19 points and taking care of Berkley.

Pontiac showed life early in the season and hopes to re-light its flame, but the only movement to potentially foreshadow is Ferndale and Royal Oak in the second and third spots. Pontiac has suffered eightstraight losses to Royal Oak after beating them in 2011.

Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 9/9/2024

Public Notice is hereby given that The Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:30 pm at the Village of Beverly Hills Offce at 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. The following case will be heard:

Case #1421: The applicant is seeking variances from Chapter 22 “Zoning” Section 22.08.100.b., which states: [n]o detached accessory buildings, structures, or uses shall be erected in the front or required side open space or within permanent easements, and Section 22.08.100.e., which states: [n]o more than two accessory buildings shall be located on a single-family residential lot, in order to install a 520 square foot detached garage in the side yard of the property located at 21690 Meadow Lane, Beverly Hills, MI 48025,

Interested parties may comment on the request in person at the scheduled hearing. Written comments may be submitted in person or by mail to The Village of Beverly Hills, Zoning Board of Appeals, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to sstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing. The application may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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The following case will be heard:

Case #1419: The applicant, owner of property located at 31531 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, is seeking an interpretation of Section 22.08.430 Keeping of Farm Animals and Other Animals of Chapter 22 “Zoning” which states: [t]he keeping, raising, or breeding of animals including farm animals and non-domestic animals and reptiles (except domesticated cats, dogs, canaries, parakeets, parrots, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, fsh, rabbits and similar animals commonly kept as pets) shall be prohibited, and except as may be permitted by and under conditions imposed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The petitioner seeks to establish that chickens are not farm or non-domesticated animals but are domesticated pets. Interested parties may comment on the request in person at the scheduled hearing. Written comments may be submitted in person or by mail to The Village of Beverly Hills, Zoning Board of Appeals, 18500 W. 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025. Comments may also be submitted via email to sstec@villagebeverlyhills.com by 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing. The application may be reviewed at the Village Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Village of Beverly Hills Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 9/9/2024

The following case will be heard:

Case #1420: In order to install a 4-foot fence gate across the driveway located at 32570 Lahser Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, the applicant is seeking a dimensional variance of 1 foot from Section 22.08.150.B.2(b) of Chapter 22 Zoning which states: A fence higher than 3 feet above grade and/or less than 35% open to air/light is not permitted in the front yard.

Published: Birmingham-Bloomfeld Eagle 08/14/2024

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

SUMMARY OF JULY 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD

The Bloom eld Township Board of Trustees held two regular meetings on Monday, July 8th and Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

SUMMARY OF JULY2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees held two regular meetings on Monday, July 8th and Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 p.m.

A full synopsis of each meeting is posted and available on the Legal Notices webpage on the Township website and in the Clerk’s Of ce for public viewing. Meetings are also televised live by Bloom eld Community Television (“BCTV”) on Comcast’s channel fteen for Bloom eld Township and Bloom eld Hills residents. Recordings can be viewed on BCTV’s YouTube account.

A full synopsis of each meeting is posted and available on the Legal Notices webpage on the Township website and in the Clerk’s Office for public viewing. Meetings are also televised live by Bloomfield Community Television (“BCTV”) on Comcast’s channel fifteenfor Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills residents. Recordings can be viewed on BCTV’s YouTube account.

The Quick Response (“QR”) codes can be utilized to view the Board meetings and supporting documents, or visit the Township website at www.bloom eldtwp.org. Please call the Clerk’s Of ce at 248-433-7702 if you have any questions.

The Quick Response (“QR”) codescan be utilized to view the Board meetings and supporting documents, or visit the Township website at www.bloomfieldtwp.org Please call the Clerk’s Office at 248-433-7702 if you have any questions

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Kristin Rutkowski Village Clerk

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need to be done to refresh those spaces to create amenities and features that are more responsive to the current needs of the public and make those spaces more attractive for people to come and enjoy.” Ward added.

He explained that the goal is to continue to partner with local governments. The Oakland County parks system will expand from 15 parks to 19 in the next two or three years with the addition of the Southfield Woods Nature Preserve at the existing Beech Woods Park; Oak Park Woods, which will take a portion of Shepherd Park; Turtle Woods in Troy; and the 100 acres south of the courthouse in Pontiac that Oakland County transferred to the park system.

“About 55% of the county right now lives within a 10-minute drive of one of our parks,” Ward said. “This partnership model, where we work together with local governments, we think has tremendous potential for us to move the dial on that from 55% to 90% in a few years by acquiring and developing new properties together.”

He added that if the millage is approved, OCP plans to enter into a partnership with Rochester Hills to develop Nowicki Park and a partnership with West Bloomfield Township to collaborate on the development of Pine Lake Park. Ward mentioned Turtle Woods in Troy as an example of the challenges the county park system faces when acquiring new properties for na-

ture preserves and parks. He said that currently, OCP is in the process of reapplying for a grant from the Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund, and if denied again, the millage would allow them to move forward with work at the site regardless of whether that grant is obtained. Ward also mentioned that the unpaved parking lot at Catalpa Oaks in Southfield is another great example of a major improvement needed at an existing park. Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights needs more than $10 million in investments to update outdated and deteriorating facilities. He explained that the cost of public water supply for the irrigation of the Red Oaks Golf Course is more than $100,000 annually. Oakland County Parks is working to address this issue by developing a system to utilize and recycle stormwater for irrigation and aims to address the lack of sufficient parking at the park.

Since its inception in 1966 with one park of 190 acres, the Oakland County parks system has expanded to 15 parks, with more on the way. The department has more than 7,000 acres, 80 miles of trails and nearly 2 million visitors annually.

“We are always looking for new opportunities, new things that we could do to reach more people and provide a chance for people to have fun, get active and enjoy the outdoors,” Ward said.

For more information about the proposed millage, visit OaklandCountyParks. com and select the tab labeled “2024 Millage.” Residents can share their feedback by emailing info@OaklandCountyParks.com.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

AUG. 14

Neighborhood Nights: Live music, bounce house, basketball, pickleball, cornhole, food truck and more, 5-8 p.m., Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. 14 Mile Road in Beverly Hills, northbrookpc.org

Summer concert: Hear Mainstreet Soul, 7 p.m., Shain Park, 270 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham, bhamgov.org/summerconcerts

AUG. 15

Breakfast with the Superintendents: 8-9:30 a.m., North Hills Middle School, 3456 Lahser Road in Bloomfield Township, register at bbcc. com

Caregiver support group: Learn about dementia and how to help, 10-11 a.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road in Bloomfield Hills, RSVP to (248) 723-3500

Motown Magic: Live music, appetizers inspired by food made famous in Detroit and Faygo flights, 3-5 p.m., Autumn House Bloomfield Hills, 6257 Telegraph Road, (248) 860-2805, mbrandon@autumnhouse-bh. com

AUG. 16-17

Woodward Dream Cruise: Officially held 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 17, participating cities along 16-mile radius of M-1 include Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Pontiac, more events for both days at woodwarddreamcruise.com

AUG. 21

Ice cream social: Complimentary treats plus live music by Ed Black Jazz Band, 12:30-2 p.m., Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road in Bloomfield Hills, RSVP to (248) 723-3500

AUG. 22

Poolside performance: Hear Mirrored Glass Harp Trio at 6:30 p.m., cash bar from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

SEPT. 2

Franklin Labor Day Round Up & Art Fair: Games, food, live music,

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pony rides, bounce houses, petting farm, face painting, fine arts and classic cars, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., also parade at noon, SEPT. 6

Movie night: Pre-show entertainment at 6:30 p.m. and “Space Jam” (1996) at 7:30 p.m., also complimentary treats and giveaways, Booth Park, west of North Old Woodward Avenue and south of Harmon Street in Birmingham, ALLINBirmingham.com/events

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Franklin School - all alumni and family/friends reunion: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 1 at Franklin Historical Museum, 26165 13 Mile Road, open house 2-4 p.m. at former Franklin School (now Huda School & Montessori), 32220 Franklin Road, and happy hour 4-6 p.m. at Franklin Community Association Park, 26495 Carol Ave., RSVP for happy hour by noon Aug. 31 at fcamichigan.org/form/m/284879

Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 27, Public Parking Lot #6, 660 N. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, ALLINBirmingham. com/FarmersMarket

Art exhibits: “Cuba Dispersa (Cuba Dispersed)” and “Marco Castillo:

The Hands of the Collector” on display 11 a.m. Wednesdays-Sundays until Sept. 1 and “A Modernist Regime: Cuban Mid-Century Design” on display until Sept. 22, also curator-led tour at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, cranbrookartmuseum.org

• Michigan Fine Arts Competition features 85 works, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. until Aug. 15, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP two weeks prior to each event, chriswludyka@outlook.com, thebirminghammetropolitanwomensclub. weebly.com, (248) 303-7339

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon, 10:30 a.m. every Friday, The Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP by previous Monday, www. seniormensclubbirmingham.com

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Cranbrook on the Green: Play artist-designed min-golf course Wednesdays-Sundays through August and weekends Sept. 7-22, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, tickets include admission to galleries, cranbrookartmuseum.org

Free days at Cranbrook Institute of Science: Every first Friday and every third Thursday of month, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, see hours at science.cranbrook.edu

Second Saturday Sales: Monthly shopping for books, DVDs, CDs and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (10 a.m. for Friends of the Bloomfield Township Public Library members), 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl. org

Monthly meetups: Find multiple book clubs, also movie discussion club and fiber arts club (meets bimonthly), Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

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SOUTHFIELD — At 1:30 p.m. July 11, a guest heard a knock on the door of her hotel room in the 27000 block of Northwestern Highway. When the guest opened the door, there was a man with a gun pointing at her.

The guest ran out of the room and to the front desk, and the gunman fled the area. Nothing was taken and no one was injured during the incident.

Guitar stolen from car

SOUTHFIELD — Someone had their guitar stolen from their vehicle between 1:30 and 9:40 a.m. July 8 in the 26000 block of Berg Road, according to a police report.

$1K stolen in home invasion

SOUTHFIELD — Between 9 a.m. and 11:34 p.m. July 13, a resident discovered that her front door had been damaged, according to a police report. Approximately $1,000 in cash was taken from the home, located in the 26000 block of West 12 Mile Road.

Witness reports car stolen

SOUTHFIELD — A caller told Southfield police that they observed four to five males break out of a window of a 2023 Kia Forte at 12:37 a.m. July 14 in the 25000 block of Grodan Drive. The caller said the men started the car and left.

Police apprehend car thief

SOUTHFIELD — A 2021 Mazda CX-9 was stolen from the 28000 block of Franklin Road at 9:38 p.m. July 11. Officers located the stolen vehicle as it was leaving the immediate area, and a chase ensued.

The chase resulted in the suspect exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot, but officers apprehended him.

Vehicle theft outside restaurant

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 9 p.m. July 12 and 3 a.m. July 14, an unknown person stole the complainant’s vehicle from his parking spot in the street at Hop Cat at 430 S. Main St.

Intoxicated driver found asleep outside Sunoco

TROY — Officers on patrol saw a suspicious vehicle at the Sunoco gas station at 5012 Rochester Road at 3:18 a.m. July 12.

The business was closed and the 2020 Ford F-150 was along the curb outside the front entrance. The vehicle was running and the headlights were on. The lone occupant was asleep in the driver’s seat with

Officers awoke the driver, a 56-year-old Macomb man. While speaking with him, they noted that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his speech was slurred, and there was an odor of intoxicants emitting from his person.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted that he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of a 0.14% blood alcohol content.

He was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup, where he agreed to submit to a chemical breath test, with a result 0.175%. He was issued a citation for operating with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or more.

Fraudulent U.S. Immigration letter results in check scam

TROY — In December 2023, a Troy resident reportedly received a letter supposedly from U.S. Immigration, demanding a check payment of $137.20.

The resident sent the check to the address provided, but did not notice it had not been deposited.

In July, the resident was notified by their bank about an overdraft alert. Upon contacting their bank, the resident discovered an unknown suspect had altered the check, changing the payee and increasing the amount to $9,500.

Shoplifting incident reveals possession of illegal substance

TROY — On July 19, at 11:05 a.m., police officers were notified by Kohl’s loss prevention officers of a retail fraud in progress and responded to the store at 500 John R Road.

The suspect, a 42-year-old Detroit man, was observed exiting the store with a duffel bag full of unpaid merchandise. Officers detained him, and he was escorted back to the security office.

Loss prevention officers inventoried the stolen merchandise and found 24 items worth $1.011.24 total. During a pat-down of the man, officers located a glass crack pipe in his pants pocket.

The suspect was arrested and transported to the Troy police lockup facility. During the booking process, lockup staff observed a brown powdery substance in the suspect’s sock. The substance later tested positive for heroin.

The suspect was charged with retail fraud and possession of a controlled substance.

Inebriated driver found slumped over in 7-Eleven parking lot

TROY — Officers were dispatched to the 7-Eleven at 3982 Crooks Road after a caller reported a tan

the driver appeared to be slumped over the center console at 1:41 a.m. July 18.

Upon arrival, officers knocked on the vehicle’s window and awoke the driver. While speaking with her, officers noted a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from the vehicle.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations, and the officers noted she performed poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.185% blood alcohol content.

The driver, a 47-year-old West Bloomfield woman, was arrested. During the impound of her vehicle, officers noted both the front and rear passenger tires were flat.

The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate charges.

Suspect fraudulently orders products using another person’s account

TROY — A resident of Dorchester Road reported July 13 that an unknown suspect gained access to his Amazon account.

The suspect ordered $450 worth of products to be delivered to an address that the resident was unfamiliar with.

The resident became aware of the fraud when he received an email from Amazon notifying him that his purchases had been delivered.

Attempted Vehicle Theft

NOVI — A man parked his rental car in a lot on Haggerty Road at 5 p.m. July 15, and when he returned to the vehicle at 7 a.m. the next day, he found that the rear passenger side window of the Dodge had been broken out and that some of the electrical components under the glove box had been tampered with. When officers arrived, they noted shattered glass inside the vehicle and on the ground. Officers also said in the report that a control module under the glove box had been pulled out and “obviously” tampered with. The center console tray had also been taken. Police searched the area but there were no cameras that would have recorded the incident.

Police make arrests for alleged fraud

NOVI — A man and a woman reportedly were caught making fraudulent transactions at 8:25 p.m. July 18 at Walmart in Novi. The couple was seen at the self-checkout attempting to commit fraud with an exchange of gift cards. In order to prevent the couple from leaving, the police officer handcuffed both of them pending investigation.

After viewing the security footage, police advised the couple that they were under arrest for fraud. They

released with a court date.

Purse snatched

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an 85-year-old Troy resident had a purse stolen from a shopping cart in the 32000 block of John R Road between 4 p.m. and midnight July 13. Police were investigating.

AirPods stolen

BERKLEY — A 38-year-old Hazel Park man was suspected of retail fraud July 8 at a cellphone store at 27861 Woodward Ave. According to the report, police were called to a T-Mobile store at 12:42 p.m. July 9 for a report of a larceny the day before. The manager told police a man came in and purchased items on his T-Mobile account. It was discovered after the man left the store that a pair of Apple AirPods had been taken.

Security footage showed the suspect removing the AirPods from the box and placing them in his pocket without paying. The suspect only paid

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