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West Bloomfield residents John and Ann Mansour are pictured with their children, Gabrielle, Adriana and Alexander. After Alexander and Gabrielle died in a powerboat accident in 2013, a fundraising walk was started at the Detroit Zoo.

Shelby and Utica put part ofHistorical water and society releases updated sewer programming schedule payments in escrow until state settles debt dispute Photo provided by Ann Mansour

BY MARK VEST

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ORCHARD LAKE — Local history buffs have something to be excited about. Several things, actually.

The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society recently shared its programming schedule for September through December.

The group is scheduled to have a table at Family Fun Night 5-6:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 at West Bloomfield High School. Following that, the group is set to host an antique saws collection open house 1-4 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road.

Attendees can expect to see an extensive antique saw collection dating back to 1890, courtesy of Jerry McManus.

According to a press release, McManus began collecting in the Tawas area, which is rich in lumbering history.

“Jerry McManus has an extensive antique handsaw collection that he’ll bring to the museum and share with people who attend,” said Greater West

Event to raise money, for Turning Point ‘It comforts my heart toawareness see

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our community coming together and supporting us’

BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE

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MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this month to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turning Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fundraiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29.

On Sunday, July 14, 2013, Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A John and Ann’s children, Adriana, Alexander and Gabrielle, were tubing on Sylvan Lake when a powerand CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out boat accidentallyTurning ran overPoint the President tube. with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. Photo provided by the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society Alexander, who was 11 years courtesy of Turning Point that the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society has A nature walkPhoto is one of the activities old, and his younger sister, Gabrischeduled for the remainder of this year.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — More than 10 years have passed since West Bloomfield residents John and Ann Mansour lost two of their children in a boating accident.

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OAKLAND COUNTY — As summer workouts come to a close, the high schools in western Oakland County are ready for another exciting football season. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in western Oakland County.

Orchard Lake St. Mary’s

Last season’s record: 5-6.

League: Catholic League Central Division.

First game: vs. Rochester Adams High, 7 p.m. Aug. 25.

A 1-4 start wasn’t part of St. Mary’s plan last season, but the team caught fire in order to win a district title.

St. Mary’s will have a tough season opener again against Rochester Adams before opening up divisional play and then ending the season against Macomb Dakota.

It’s a gauntlet of a schedule for St. Mary’s to earn its fifth straight playoff appearance, but the team has the returning talent to do so.

Walled Lake Central

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Lakes Valley.

First game: at Berkley High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Not only did Central snap its three-year winless streak, but it even picked up a couple of extra wins for a respectable 3-6 record.

Central will attempt to build off that momentum as its offensive and defensive units look to improve in 2023.

Walled Lake Northern

ABOVE: Farmington football will have a new set of challenges as it competes in the Oakland Activities Association White Division this season.

Last season’s record: 0-9.

League: Lakes Valley.

First game: at South Lyon High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

After picking up four wins in 2021, Northern took a massive step backward as it went winless last season.

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OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown is alerting people about misleading mailings received by residents under the guise of representing Oakland County and tax collection offices, according to a press release.

The release states that, over the past several weeks, numerous residents contacted the Oakland County Register of Deeds Office after receiving a postcard in the mail with the headings, “County Deed Records” and “Home Warranty Division.” The number of residents who contacted the office because of the mailers was not available at press time.

The postcard threatens a “lapse in coverage” and contains language clearly designed to agitate recipients, the release states.

Using words such as “Property Lienholder,” “Final Notice” and “Registration is Required,” the card urges recipients to call a given 800 number.

“The notice is a sales marketing ploy for home warranty policies priced at thousands of dollars annually,” the release states.

A separate mailing with the heading “Third Notice” references a state tax lien and offers a “target settlement amount.”

Like the first example, according to the release, the mailers contain urgent threats of “property loss, a bank levy, wage garnishment or all of the above” and urge recipients to call a 1-800 telephone number to “help us to help you satisfy this debt.”

The release states that the mailings are not authorized by any department of Oakland County government, and under no circumstances should residents send money.

“Unfortunately, scammers and fraudsters are getting more and more savvy in the ways they attempt to bait and mislead homeowners. I urge people to be wary of unsolicited demands for money,” Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown stated in the release. “If you receive these or similar suspicious communications in your mailbox, please know that it is not from my office and has no bearing on the status of your property. The best course of action is to dispose of these the same way you would any other piece of junk mail.”

A third example of misleading mail received by some business owners carries the heading “Notice of Tax Lien” and references tax liens on property that has in some cases already been paid off, according to the release.

The mailers share the common denominator of employing urgent and threatening language, raising the specters of “imprisonment” and “wage garnishment, seizure of property or assets.”

“Again, these mailings are not official communications and under no circumstances should residents send money,” the release states.

When in doubt, residents are urged to call the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds office at (248) 858-0561, or send an email to deeds@oakgov.com.

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‘DO NOT BE A BULLY MONTH’ RECOGNIZED

According to a press release, “Do Not Be a Bully Month” is celebrated in August as a reminder to address the issue of bullying.

The nonprofit Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators and parents with tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.

“With the school year just around the corner, this is the perfect time for parents to sit down with their children and discuss proper behavior and how we treat others,” the release states.

According to bullyingstatistics.org, some things that parents can do to teach their children not to bully include setting a good example by not bullying or intimidating others, talking to them about how it is wrong and hurts other people, making clear family rules about what bullying is and informing them that it is not acceptable, explaining the consequences if they do bully and following through, spending time with them and asking about their friends and activities, watching for and praising times when they have positive social interactions, contacting their school and inquiring about the bullying policy in place, and encouraging the school to post the policy on its website if it’s not already there.

“If not addressed in the proper way, bullying can aggravate depression and could be a catalyst for suicide, especially if the bullied child is already facing mental health issues,” the release states.

For more information, visit jasonfoundation.com.

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WLCS fills positions

WALLED LAKE — The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education announced three appointments at a special meeting Aug. 3, according to a press release.

Julieanne Muir was appointed as the assistant superintendent of special services. Muir most recently served as the district’s interim director of special services.

Jennifer Caulford was appointed as the new assistant principal Scaling Caulford at Walled Lake Northern. Caulford is set to enter her 21st school year working in the district, according to the release.

She most recently served as the interim assistant principal at Walled Lake Central, in addition to being a career and technical education teacher and department leader.

Chad Scaling was appointed as the district’s new executive manager of human resources.

According to the release, Scaling has 17 years of administrative experience, most recently serving as the assistant superintendent of human resources in Brighton Area Schools.

Prior to that, he spent 11 years as the principal at South Lyon High School, the release states.

Tea and luncheon fundraiser announced

WATERFORD — Open Door Outreach Center, a 501(c) (3) located in Waterford, has released information for the nonprofit’s annual tea and luncheon.

The fundraiser is scheduled for Oct. 2 at the White Lake Oaks Golf Course & Events Center, located at 991 N. Williams Lake Road in White Lake.

Tea and scones are set to be available for consumption at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Doors are scheduled to open at 10 a.m.

Vendor tables, themed gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle, a live auction and a guest speaker are scheduled to be part of the fundraiser.

Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased at the Open Door Thrift Store, located at 7140 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford, or online at opendooroutreachcenter.com.

According to a release, the net proceeds provide food, clothing, emergency services and referrals to “those in need in our community.”

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show recently took place in West Bloomfield, with 16 professional artist award winners from the show being announced.

The criteria for judging was originality, technique/execution and booth appearance, according to a press release.

The “Best of Show” award went to Michael Karonias, in the category of wood.

An “Award of Excellence” went to Alfred Addo, in the category of mixed media; Jennifer Akese-Burney, in the category of fiber; Julio Garcia, in the category of painting; Larry Moore in the category of painting; and Robin Washburn in the category of metal.

Other award winners at the show included Orna Amrani, in the category of mixed media; Bill Gordon, in the category of painting; Joan Michlin and Skip Ennis, in the category of jewelry; Scott Bayless, in the category of glass; Jay Kim, in the category of metal; A. Cesar Nogueira, in the category of sculpture; Bryant and Sharon Tubbs, in the category of sculpture; Genevieve Van Zandt, in the category of clay; Jay Weiss, in the category of photography; and James Wilbat, in the category of glass.

Emily Rosenberg, age 14, won “Youth Artist Best of Show,” in the category of drawing.

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Aug. 25), West Bloomfield Township Public Library Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org Michigan State Fair: Live music, midway, Shrine Circus, beer festival, Rock N Roll K9s, livestock, home brewing competition, aquatic acrobat show, Beginning of Life exhibit and much more, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Sept. 2-3 and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sept. 4, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, michiganstatefairllc.com

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See antique saws collection: Also open house at home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 1-4 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free admission but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org, (248) 757-2451

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Julie Run to End Hunger: 5K run/walk and 1-mile fun run hosted by Open Door Outreach Center, 9 a.m., Oakland Community College - Highland Lakes Campus, 7350 Cooley Lake Road in Waterford, virtual participants can run anytime in September, runsignup.com/julieruntoendhunger

Genealogy presentation: Learn how history, artifacts, stories and documentation tell more about families, 7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, wblib.org ‘Cadillac Crew’: Play about forgotten women leaders of civil rights movement, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 29-Oct. 15, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org, (248) 863-9953 Creative Writers’ Group: 1-3 p.m. most Thursdays until Aug. 31, West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 232-2290 Food Truck Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. weekly until Sept. 26, Civic Center complex, 4640 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, wbtownship.org Farmers market: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through October, Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, registration required, (248) 669-9222

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Walled Lake Western

Last season’s record: 9-2.

League: Lakes Valley.

First game: vs. Waterford Mott (at Wayne State University), 4 p.m. Aug. 24.

Extending its playoff appearance streak to 13, Western was firing on all cylinders last season as it averaged 40 points per game offensively.

If the defense can play at a more consistent level this season, Western will be a threat entering the state playoffs.

West Bloomfield

Last season’s record: 8-2.

League: Oakland Activities Association Red. First game: at Clinton Township Chippewa Valley High (at Wayne State University), 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

After a dominating season earned West Bloomfield its ninth straight playoff appearance, a loss to Cass Tech in pre-districts ended an incredible season — an incredible season that seemingly felt unacceptable, and it’s fueling West Bloomfield to rewrite the wrongs of last year in 2023.

“A lot of the seniors brought it up a lot,” coach Zach Hilbers said. “If you look back at the whole season, yeah, it’s a successful year.

You lost two games to two really good teams, but when it ends that way where it’s tied at halftime and it spirals out of control, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. They’re really focused on not letting that happen again.”

Senior quarterback Reqez Nance leads the offensive group after tallying 3,088 total yards and 30 touchdowns last season.

Defensively, it’s a unit full of talent led by two all-state honorees in senior defensive end Brandon Davis-Swain, who tallied 18 sacks last year, and UCLA commit and senior corner Jamir Benjamin. The defensive unit is also anchored by Penn State commit and senior linebacker Kari Jackson, Rutgers commit and senior linebacker Montele Johnson, and Central Michigan commit and senior corner Bryce Rowe.

West Bloomfield will face a gauntlet of a schedule this year, but it has the talent to match up with any team in the state.

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice

Last season’s record: 5-6.

League: Catholic League Central Division.

First game: vs. Roseville High (at Lawrence Technological University), 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

While earning its seventh-straight playoff appearance, Brother Rice failed to tally a winning season for the first time since 2015.

Brother Rice caught fire when it mattered most, winning a district title before falling in regionals.

Looking to be more consistent on both sides of the ball, senior quarterback Blake Marrogy will lead the Warriors offensive unit alongside junior running back Vegas Seay, while senior linebacker Alex Birach will lead the defensive unit.

Brother Rice will have an early test against Roseville before opening up divisional play.

Birmingham Groves

Last season’s record: 9-4.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: at North Farmington High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Making a run all the way to the state semifinals, there’s plenty of eyes and expectations on Groves entering the 2023 season.

Junior quarterback Cayden Hardy will command an offensive unit that averaged just over 34 points per game in the playoffs alongside all-region offensive lineman Avery Gach, junior running back Mario CampoyLoVasco and junior wide receiver Nick Hardy.

All-region honorees Chris Little (Jr./ CB) and Braden Hall (Sr./DL) headline a stout defensive unit with senior cornerback Zach Rogers and senior linebacker Bryce Lattimore.

Groves will have early tests in West Bloomfield (week two) and Southfield A&T (week four).

Birmingham Seaholm

Last season’s record: 8-3.

League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: vs. Bloomfield Hills High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

It was an exhausting night for any team that had to play Seaholm in 2022 due to Seaholm’s imposing run game, and the team’s 8-3 record reflected that.

Returning the bulk of its starters, Seaholm is poised for another successful year behind three-year starter and senior quarterback Colton Kinnie.

Kinnie has primarily been more of a running quarterback due to Seaholm’s ground attack, but coach Jim DeWald said he expects the offense to have a little bit of a different look this year.

“He can throw the ball as good as anyone in our league,” DeWald said. “He’s a re-

ally, really good quarterback, and accurate.

We need to throw the ball more and we have to be able to do it, and I think you’ll see that a little bit more this year. I say that and I want to commit to that because he is a weapon. You get teams that don’t even respect our receivers, so we need to throw that ball.”

Seniors Granden Kinnie and Sean Emerson will lead the running back room while senior Kyle Robbins and senior Jack Lewis headline the receiving core.

Kinnie and Emerson will be running behind an experienced offensive line with seniors Blake Baldner, Luke Johnson and Luke Thurswell anchoring the trenches.

Junior Penn Roberts will play a vital role at the linebacker position alongside senior Brock Hartwig.

Junior Wesley Billings returns to handle the kicking duties.

Bloomfield Hills

Last season’s record: 3-6.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: at Birmingham Seaholm High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

After dropping its first four games, Bloomfield Hills regrouped to finish 3-2 in its final five games. It didn’t propel the team to the playoffs, but Bloomfield Hills is feeling confident entering the 2023 season because of it.

“We were a young team last year … and we had a couple hiccups here and there, but they always played hard,” Bloomfield Hills coach Dan Loria said. “They kept getting better, and it couldn’t have ended any better winning the last two games.”

Senior running back Jace Reed will lead the offensive unit alongside senior wide receiver Gavin Cote, while senior Jonah Jacob, senior Brayden Brodsky and senior Jack Holton will anchor the offensive line.

Senior Nick Guettler (LB) and senior Christopher Edwards (DB) will lead the Black Hawks defensive unit.

Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood

Last season’s record: 2-7.

League: Catholic League Intersectional 1.

First game: vs. Livonia Clarenceville High, 5 p.m. Aug. 24.

After making the playoffs from 2014 to 2020, Cranbrook Kingswood has struggled to find its footing throughout the past three seasons with only five wins.

Cranbrook Kingswood will look to see improvements on both sides of the ball after allowing 30 or more points in seven games and scoring 17 or more in only four games.

The team will have a tough opener against Livonia Clarenceville, who bested Cranbrook Kingswood 54-17 last year.

Detroit Catholic Central

Last season’s record: 8-3.

League: Catholic League Central Division.

First game: vs. Dearborn High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Earning two district titles in the last three seasons, Detroit Catholic Central has been playing impressive football en route to earning three straight seasons of eight or more wins.

Catholic Central survived an extraordinarily hard schedule in 2022, only losing to Clinton Township Chippewa Valley and Warren De La Salle.

The Catholic Central offense will look to continue its offensive success behind junior tight end Duane Johnson and junior running back Jaden Pydyn after averaging just over 26 points per game in 2022.

Detroit Country Day

Last season’s record: 8-4.

League: Independent.

First game: vs. Detroit Mumford High, 7 p.m. Aug. 24.

Following a run all the way to the state semifinals, Country Day graduated a ton of talent that left voids all over, but it still has a strong core ready to make another run.

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS ‘Adopt-A-Family’ campaign launched

METRO DETROIT — The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries recently launched the Christmas AdoptA-Family campaign via social media and internal networks and had almost 500 applications submitted the first day for those seeking to receive help giving their children a Merry Christmas this December, a press release states.

The program connects families in southeastern Michigan with individuals, companies, and organizations that would like to provide items such as clothing, coats, shoes/boots, hygiene products, household items and toys during the Christmas season.

The Detroit Rescue Mission has a holiday party in December where the adapted families receive their gifts. Requirements to be considered for adoption include families residing in the same home, providing proof of income, providing the birth certificates of the children, and being new to the DRMM Adopt-A-Family program.

Because of the increase in applications, an increase in sponsors is needed this year, according to the release.

Since the pandemic, “the response to our Adopt-A-Family program has doubled,” states the release. “This tremendous response in the first day of our 2023 campaign highlights the immense need that exists this year, surpassing even our own expectations.

However, in order to ensure that we can help all families in need,” stated Chad Audi, who is the president

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Those who want to apply to the Adopt-A-Family program can register at bit.ly/DRMMAdoptAFamily by 4 p.m. Sept. 1.

Paper applications are available at the DRMM administration office, located at 150 Stimson in Detroit, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.

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here’s a dwindling pool of substitute teachers, a crisis officials say is compounded by a serious lack of public and private educators nationwide.

With the first day of school approaching in Michigan — and some already underway — districts are feverishly recruiting substitutes to have on hand when classroom teachers get sick, go on maternity leave or are otherwise unable to work.

The need for subs is rising, experts say, because of the teacher shortage, which is causing stress on the number of subs. The burden has fallen equally on public and parochial schools, including in the Archdiocese of Detroit.

“I believe it’s just that trickle-down effect from Michigan having so many openings for teachers that the next flow of who would be available have already tapped in for teaching positions,” said Eric Haley, the associate superintendent for the north and south regions of the archdiocese’s Department of Catholic Schools. “I think the greatest challenge for us is within the city of Detroit and the suburbs around it, but it is apparent in other places as well.”

Schools have been working diligently over the summer to build what Haley calls a healthy “bench of subs” — including retired teachers, before- and after-school caregivers, and others.

“Having a bench is so important, because you never know what’s gonna happen. You

Kathy Guirey, center, a first-grade teacher at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School in Northville, teaches students in class during a previous school year.

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elle, 6, died as a result of the accident.

Of John and Ann’s three children, only Adriana, who was 10 years old at the time, survived. She suffered a traumatic brain injury.

“When the accident happened to our family, we had a number of seminarians from the Chaldean Diocese that attend the Sacred Heart Seminary show up at the hospital and be there with us on a daily basis, praying with us, supporting us and our family, and just having a beautiful presence that helped guide us, (and) carry us through a very difficult stretch,” John said. “And from that point forward, we had some idea to try to help the church and start to think about what we can do as a family to give back for all the love, support and prayers.”

The way that John and Ann opted to give back was to start what is known as the Stride for Seminarians Walk at the Detroit Zoo, which began in 2014.

“As a family, that was one of our favorite go-to places, (and) in memory of our son, Alex, and daughter, Gabby, the zoo was the center point and focal point of where the event would be held,” John said. “We thought a walk and a Mass with breakfast, lunch and kids’ activity would be a great way to celebrate their life and memory, and also support the Chaldean seminarians and the seminarian fund.”

The 10th Stride for Seminarians Walk is set to take place at the Detroit Zoo Sept.

17, with registration scheduled at 7:30 a.m., the walk at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m.

According to a press release, registration includes a T-shirt, breakfast, lunch, kids activities, Mass and admission to the zoo.

The general admission costs $45. For those between the ages of 2 and 12, admission costs $35.

There is no admission charge for children under 2.

For Ann, the walk represents the legacy her children left behind and the community coming together to remember them.

“It comforts my heart to see our community coming together and supporting us,” Ann said. “Over the 10 years, we’ve gotten a lot (of) support from so many people — family, friends and people that came to us we didn’t even know and now we’re very close with. … It comforts my heart to see that all these people are coming together for us and to remember our children. … It’s a good feeling for us to know that we have all this support from everyone.”

Although it has been over 10 years since the accident occurred, John said that the emotions are still raw.

“They’re there with us every moment, every day,” he said. “It’s just part of our life and will be part of the journey. … We have a very strong faith. God is always at the forefront, and I think that’s what’s kept us focused on one another, our daughter’s recovery, and just trying to deal with life on Earth.”

John shared an update on Adriana’s condition.

“My daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury. With that came almost a restart of learning to walk, to eat and just reborn again,” he said. “It’s been a long battle, a long stretch, but it’s taken an army to support her and our family to get us through each day in her recovery. But reflecting on 10 years, incredible progress. Her medical team has been astounded, and she’s quite the miracle.”

Adriana is now 20 years old. She graduated from West Bloomfield High in 2021 and has since gone on to get an associate degree in medical assisting from Oakland Community College.

In the first year of the Stride for Seminarians Walk, John said, it was “quite a shock” to have almost 1,000 people in attendance. It has See WALK on page 13A

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After two of West Bloomfield residents’ John and Ann Mansour’s children died in a boating accident, the couple started a fundraising walk at the Detroit Zoo to raise money for seminarians studying at Sacred Heart Seminary.

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grown even larger since that inaugural walk.

“To hear the prayers, see the messaging is one thing, but to see 1,200 to 1,500 people in front of you, hugging you and saying hi, or just making that eye contact, it’s uplifting,” John said. “It gives us some peace, and we know that we’re not walking alone in this journey, as we walk with others

tional taxes, for approximately 30 years.

John credited Ann for the way that she has “held it together as a wife and as a mom” despite all that she has endured.

He also shared a message for others who have lost children.

“It’s very easy to build walls and isolate yourself, but at the same time, it’s very raw, painful and difficult. I would say continue to maintain the faith, trust and believe in God, but also open your heart and yourselves to people around you

that can support you, that love you, that you can confide in and be able to lean on them,” John said. “And I think with the beautiful community that we have, having a support system around you goes a long way to be able to get back on your feet and try to advance to the best of your ability on this Earth.”

Ann also offered words of encouragement for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

“To those people that are going through a loss, just hang in there,” she said. “People tell you that time

will heal. I’m gonna be honest: Time does not heal — you just learn to live with the pain. Keep your faith, and God will be there to give you that strength. That’s where I get my strength from every day.”

Both John and Ann acknowledged the volunteers who have helped to support the Stride for Seminarians Walk.

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that have the same struggles in the community. We’re not the only family here with a loss or losses. … (It’s) a beautiful morning and a very peaceful vibe in the air for our family, and I know many families across the community as well can share that same feeling.”

John attended Andover High School in Bloomfield Hills before eventually receiving a Master’s of Taxation degree from Wayne State University.

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The offensive unit will be led by junior quarterback Chase Dawkins. Senior linebacker Aiden Bergin will anchor the Yellowjackets defensive unit.

Offensive and defensive continuity will be a key area of improvement for Country Day this season. Country Day was 8-0 when allowing 20 or fewer points while 1-4 when scoring 21 or fewer points.

Farmington

Last season’s record: 6-4.

League: Oakland Activities Association White Division.

First game: vs. Detroit Henry Ford High, 7 p.m. Aug. 25.

Back on the right track after back-toback down years, Farmington returns a core of talent that should only improve this season.

Farmington is moving up to the OAAWhite division, but it’s ready for the challenge behind senior corner Michael Woods

CRIME WATCH Vehicle stolen on Valleyview Lane

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 8:30 a.m.

Aug. 7, a resident on Valleyview Lane reportedly had his 2020 black Toyota Sienna stolen from his driveway.

He had left the vehicle unlocked, with the keys inside.

The case was turned over to a detective for follow-up.

Cosmetic items stolen

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Merchandise was reportedly stolen from a retail pharmacy store located on Haggerty Road between 4:52 and 4:59 p.m. Aug. 7.

Two females entered the store, took multiple cosmetic items, and left without paying, according to a report.

The case was turned over to a detective for review.

Money reportedly stolen from vehicle

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 12:30 a.m. July 31, an unknown suspect reportedly entered a vehicle on Hardwoods Drive, and a resident later discovered that $30 was missing from the vehicle.

Jr., senior defensive end Sammy Ramsey, senior defensive end Christian Jackson and senior defensive lineman Cooper Williams.

Offensively, senior running back Cameron Pettaway and senior wide receiver Owen Matteson will anchor the offensive production.

Farmington’s four losses in 2022 all came within 13 or fewer points, and coach Jason Albrecht said he expects his guys to finish those games off this year.

“With experience, I think they can make those checks and whatnot whether they’re in the huddle on offense or defense,” Albrecht said. “I think our kids have worked hard to the point where hopefully it’ll benefit us in the games this year.”

Senior quarterback Ryan Shelby will return to command the offense with senior Robert Bridges and junior Tranier Alexander at the wideout spots.

North Farmington coach Jonathan Herstein said Shelby has looked impressive this offseason.

“He’s got a really strong arm and he’s accurate,” Herstein said. “Those are two major things, and his knowledge of the game. He’s a very bright kid who has good knowledge of the game. He’s got his confidence back after

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Returning the majority of its starters on both sides of the ball from last year, North Farmington is hoping another year of experience translates to the field.

The suspect is described as a tall, thin male.

No sign of forced entry was observed.

The case was listed as being for documentation only.

Stranger gains access to banking account

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Aug. 1, a resident who resides on Maple Lakes Drive went to the West Bloomfield Police Department to report that an unknown person had gained access to his banking account.

The unknown suspect reportedly had been moving money out of his account for several months.

The resident has reportedly been defrauded out of several thousand dollars.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Purse stolen from vehicle

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 6 p.m. July 30, a resident reported that she had parked her vehicle at the trailhead on Arrowhead, and when she returned from a walk, her front passenger window was smashed and her purse was gone.

Possible suspects reportedly have been identified.

If you have information about these crimes or others, call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.

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coming off the injury from last year, and it seems like he’s confident in his abilities and what he’s supposed to do.”

Senior PJ Gardner will handle the bulk of the carries this season while junior Duke Blanch (RB/DB), junior Brendon Rice (DE) and junior Trey Thomas (DB) anchor a Raiders defensive unit that looks to improve on its 30 points per game allowed in 2022.

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Notice of Posting For Charter Township of West Bloomfield Township Board 1. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, August 14, 2023 2. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-831, Acceptance of Water Supply & Sanitary Sewer Systems for Prescott Park, Parcel ID Nos. 18-13-251-015, 18-13-251-017, and 18-13-251-006 3. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-746-D, to amend Chapter 8, Article XVII of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances, pertaining to Residential Rental Dwelling Unit Registration, Maintenance, and Inspection 4. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-735-B, to amend Chapter 8, Article XVI of the Charter Township of West Bloomfield Code of Ordinances, pertaining to Vacant Property Registration and Maintenance 5. Adoption of Ordinance No. C-832, to amend Chapter 3, Article II, Sections 3-18 and 3-19 of the West Bloomfield Charter Township Code of Ordinances pertaining to Handbills The above Synopsis and Ordinances shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations: (1) Office of the Township Clerk 4550 Walnut Lake Road (2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org

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Bloomfield Historical Society President Gina Gregory. “It’s pretty interesting history that reflects our Michigan lumbering history.”

There is no admission fee to attend the open house.

On Sept. 14, the society is scheduled to host an event titled “Tour Orchard Lake Museum with Docent.”

The tour is set for 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the museum.

Tickets for the tour cost $5, which is payable at the door, in cash.

According to the release, West Bloomfield Parks’ Community Transit bus pickup and return are available for current West Bloomfield Community Transit riders.

Preregistration is required, which can be done via visiting wbparks.org.

Those interested in attending can also call (248) 706-2411.

“Normally, when we’re open, it’s selfguided, so I think having (an) opportunity to get a tour with a docent will be really cool for some people — just kinda makes it more meaningful most of the time,” said Shelby Nelsen, who is the museum and communications assistant for the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.

The last event scheduled in September

is “Where History and Genealogy Meet: The Dash Between the Dates Presentation.”

That event is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 in the main meeting room at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, located at 4600 Walnut Lake Road.

Family historian and professional genealogist Judy Muhn is set to share the ways history, artifacts, stories and documentation “inform the larger stories of our families,” according to the release.

The event is sponsored by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, with no charge for admission.

Gregory recently had a book about her family’s genealogy published and is also set to be in attendance.

“This is a very interesting presentation,” Gregory said. “Judy Muhn is a professional genealogist and has a good understanding of people and the importance of chronicling our past. She gives a very excellent presentation that people will find informative. There’s a lot of ways people can get into recording their family history, from casual to a published book.”

The presentation is among the “pretty exciting” things that stood out to Nelsen about September’s schedule.

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On Sept. 25, genealogist Judy Muhn is scheduled to share a presentation on the ways history, artifacts, stories and documentation “inform the larger stories of our families” at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.

Those interested in the trip can call (248) 706-2411 to schedule a ride and register by visiting wbparks.org. The cost is $37 for residents and $42 for nonresidents.

“I’m looking forward to that,” Gregory said. “We’ve not been there as a group before. It is open to the public, but by going as a group and taking a bus ride, it kind of gets you there, so you can experience it. We’re looking forward to what we’ll learn.”

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The group is scheduled to have a table at the senior health event 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Henry Ford Hospital, on West Maple Road in West Bloomfield.

Following that, the “Mrs. Butterworth Bottle Collection Open House” is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Orchard Lake Museum.

There is no admission charge to attend.

“Kyle Staulter has this collection that I thought was pretty interesting — each of the bottles is unique,” Gregory said. “He’s probably got 30 bottles. … I thought it would be fun to share.”

The Underground Railroad “Flight to Freedom” tour and lunch is scheduled to take place 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Oct. 19.

Residents can board a bus at the West Bloomfield Parks Recreation Activities Center to the First Congregational Church of Detroit, with a lunch included, following the tour.

Attendees can choose between a turkey or a vegetarian sandwich, served with chips, a cookie, and water or lemonade.

West Bloomfield Parks’ Community Transit bus pickup and return is also available for this scheduled trip, which is sponsored by West Bloomfield Parks.

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Much like that blackout, homeowners never know when a power outage will strike, but they can be prepared for when one occurs.

According to DTE Energy, the majority of power outages in the U.S., around 62%, are caused by weather or tree-related incidents. Other outage causes include equipment failure, public or animal contact, power grid failures or maintenance.

The company states that, during a major storm, its priority in power restoration starts with hospitals, nursing care facilities, police and fire stations, radio and television stations, and sanitary pumping facilities. The focus after those facilities turns to households and businesses, starting with electrical circuits where the largest numbers of customers are without power.

There are efforts that residents can take to mitigate any potential damage to their appliances or to restore some power to their homes.

Many homeowners might turn to purchasing their own standby generators to get some power back. Maria Handlen, the office manager for Joe Pizik Electric in Troy, said the type of generator to buy can depend on what a homeowner is looking for.

“You know what you want to operate when the power is out. So that determines what size (for a generator),” she said. “So you kind of know what you want when the power does go out. … Some people want furnaces, and some people don’t want the AC; some do.”

Air-cooled generators can run from $8,000 to $15,000, Handlen said, and they can go up higher if you’re looking for a liquid-cooled generator.

“Some homes have to have liquid cooling because they’re so big,” she said. “Let’s say if (your home is) 6,000 square feet and got multiple furnaces and AC’s, you’re going to have to go with a liquid-cooled unit. Air-cooled ain’t gonna work for your home. So most average homes, you know, 4,000 (square feet and) under, 5,000 (square feet and) under can operate with an air-cooled generator.”

Handlen noted that it’s hard to get generators installed because there’s a lot involved in the process.

“Generators start at just under $4,000 for a standby generator. That’s the cost of the generator. Then you get mechanical and

your electrical. You know, there’s two trades, you gotta have permits. There’s a lot involved.

I mean, it’s an all-day job,” she said. “Inspections that gotta happen. I mean, you got a mechanical guy doing all the gas piping, you got an electrician, multiple electricians there installing this. It’s a pretty big deal.”

For people who get portable generators instead of standby generators, Jack Blanchard, Berkley’s emergency manager and former city councilman, said homeowners should not have a generator run too close to their home or window, as it might lead to carbon monoxide entering the house.

“We see that some people just set it outside the window so they can run a cord in a window or something, and then they’re getting exhaust fumes in and don’t even realize that,” he said.

Outside of purchasing a generator, some tips for when the power goes out can be as simple as keeping fridges and freezers closed for the outage’s duration.

Blanchard said this is important for food safety. He also said it’s important to unplug all appliances while the power is out. “(It’s) to make sure that when the power comes back on, you get a surge, your computers are not going to get blasted so that they will survive. Any other major appliances, you should shut down the power by (turning off ) the circuit breakers.”

Some homeowners also might have to be concerned about pets that depend on electrically powered habitats, such as fish.

Ethan Fogle, owner of Fishy Bizz in Farmington, said owners can obtain battery-powered air pumps to keep the oxygen running in their fish tanks.

“If you’re worried about getting really hot, you can just do, like, cold water changes, do a water change on the tank and, you know, use cooler water to kind of cool the water down … so it doesn’t get too hot for the fish, and then, like, a batterypowered air pump so you can keep oxygen going,” he said.

In terms of how quickly a fish owner needs to act to get a battery or change water, Fogle said this depends on the size of the tank and the fish.

“A bigger fish is gonna use oxygen up a lot quicker,” he said.

“So there’s more urgency with larger fish. … They’re larger so they’re gonna use the oxygen up in the water quicker. The urgency is more with them versus smaller fish that really can live in small amounts of water, don’t use as much oxygen.

“So the larger the fish, the quicker you want to act on making sure that there’s oxygen going in the tank with a USB air pump or a battery-powered air pump and then cooling the tank, too. It doesn’t really have anything to do with the size. It’s just if it gets too warm, they don’t do well and when the water gets warmer, the oxygen levels Shutterstock image drop naturally,” Fogle said.

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Avondale Schools is experiencing their greatest need in special education, both for teachers and substitutes.

“With special education substitutes, (The Michigan Department of Education) requires a bachelor’s degree for those types of substitutes, and there is a teacher shortage in that area, so it makes it even more challenging,” said Sharon Hyde, the executive director of human resources for Avondale Schools.

“And we don’t see much changing on the horizon, because the universities are all turning out far fewer candidates in special education than they have in many, many years, so we don’t see that pool of candidates getting replenished in the near future,” added Avondale Superintendent James Schwarz.

To lessen the burden, Avondale Schools uses Edustaff, a substitute staffing service in Grand Rapids, to provide substitute services for the district’s teachers and paraprofessionals. The district also designates two substitute teachers to each building in the district.

“The substitutes are assigned to that building, and they report to that building every day to be used on an emergency basis, and we’ve increased that pay rate to $150 per day for our building substitutes,” said Hyde.

This year, Avondale has also used some creative planning to add bulk to its sub list.

“Our paraprofessionals who have 60 credits or more, I have applied for the daily substitute permit for them, so that we can use them in case of an emergency,” Hyde explained. “That has been very helpful.”

Like Avondale, others within the education system have had to think outside the box to draw substitutes amid the shortage.

“In terms of recruitment, we have done the career fairs, we’ve talked to recruiters, and we’ve looked at trying to help people get into alternative certification programs — those are the big things. For us, a big one has been people who retire out of public schools and maybe they want to collect their public school retirement and work in a private, non-public Catholic school,” Haley said.

To become a substitute in Michigan, one must meet certain qualifications. All substitute teacher permits offered through the MDE require at least 60 semester hours

— earning a grade of C or better — in any subject area from one or more two- or fouryear colleges or universities. However, there are restrictions on the number of days someone can work, based on the permit.

The MDE’s Daily Substitute Permit allows people to complete intermittent daily substitute assignments of up to 90 calendar days within a school year, unless they seek a formal extension, while the Full-Year Basic Substitute Permit allows someone to work the same teaching assignment for more than 90 days, up to a full school year. For people hoping to teach a core subject area, the FullYear Basic Substitute Permit also requires one to have a related degree or a passing score on a state-approved test in the area.

The Full-Year Shortage Substitute Permit — which requires a Michigan Professional, Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate — allows someone to teach a core subject area if they also have a relevant degree or passed a state-approved test in the specialty for up to half full-time equivalent per teacher.

The Full-Year Expert Substitute Permit requires a demonstrated ability in the subject the substitute teacher instructs, and in most cases, at least five years of work experience in the subject for up to half FTE per teacher.

Education requirements vary based on the subject being taught.

Schwarz said Avondale is more confident in starting the school year with its current level of substitute teachers — although he said the district can always use more — compared to its certified special education staff.

“That’s where we’re really struggling,” he said. “The experience credit from district to district varies depending on their agreed-

upon teacher contract, so you have some teacher contracts in some districts that are fairly liberal and allow for a lot of experience to be counted when granting a position, so they get a higher salary. You have other districts, such as Avondale, where there are caps on experience, where no matter how many years in the industry you may have, you’re capped at a certain level coming in. … That creates a discrepancy between districts in hiring. It’s particularly problematic when you

have a shortage of a pool of candidates, like what we have now, particularly in special education, foreign language, technical course work and things of that nature.”

For more information about substitute teacher permits, contact the Michigan Department of Education at (517) 373-3310 or the school district you want to apply to directly.

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The last event scheduled in October is an autumn nature walk 2-3 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, located at 4700 Pontiac Trail.

Naturalist Carol Fink is scheduled to lead a guided tour.

The event is sponsored by the city of Orchard Lake, with no charge for admission.

“It’s a popular walk,” Gregory said. “People enjoy walking with naturalist Carol Fink through the Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary to see what is happening and just enjoy the experience of walking, talking and learning more about the world that we live in.”

The first event scheduled in November is a military collection open house, which is set to take place 1-4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Orchard Lake Museum.

Military gear, newspaper articles, photographs and uniforms from World War I, World War II and the Korean War are set to be available for viewing.

Residents can also donate family military objects.

There is no admission cost to attend.

“We have quite a few things to share,” Gregory said.

A presentation on a book titled “The 22nd Michigan Infantry and the Road to Chickamauga” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the West Bloomfield Library main meeting room.

According to the release, author John Cohassey will share the challenges and experiences of soldiers from the Civil War, as well as information about soldiers buried at Pine Lake Cemetery in West Bloomfield.

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“He’s (Cohassey) doing research for us, which will be great to know more than we currently do about soldiers from the Civil War that are buried at Pine Lake Cemetery,” Gregory said.

The Historical Society is scheduled to have an exhibit at the Heroes Appreciation Breakfast, which is set for 8-10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 at West Bloomfield Middle School, located at 6000 Orchard Lake Road.

The “Hand-crafted Christmas Open House” will take place 1-4 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Orchard Lake Museum.

At the open house, attendees can learn about various handicrafts, including knitting, crocheting, macrame, applique and more with DuAnne Sonneville.

Gregory said that Sonneville is “quite a crafter.”

“If you’re interested in how these crafts are made, it would be an interesting time, and she’s a pleasure to talk to,” Gregory said.

The group has scheduled a volunteers opportunities meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Orchard Lake Museum.

“We depend on volunteers for everything that we do, from docents at the museum to fundraising to newsletters, and we’re looking for people who would like to volunteer in the community and want to support history,” Gregory said. “If we don’t support our local history, who will? We’re not a government agency, so our survival and relevance to the community, what we can offer, rests on the shoulders of citizens, and we’re so happy to have new volunteers come lend their skills.”

For information about the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society’s full open house calendar, visit gwbhs.org or call (248) 757-2451. According to the release, donations are welcome when visiting the Orchard Lake Museum for an open house.

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OK2SAY shows increase in reports

METRO DETROIT — On July 25, the office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released an annual report that showed Michigan State Police logged more than 7,400 tips from OK2SAY in 2022, which was a 19% increase from the previous year.

OK2SAY is a student safety program which allows anyone to confidentially report tips on criminal activities or potential harm directed at Michigan students, school employees or schools. Tips can include reports on bullying, individual threats to a specific person, drugs and alcohol use, harassment and depression.

OK2SAY is available 24/7 and tips can be submitted by calling (855) 5652729 or texting to 652729, which stands for OK2SAY. Tipsters also can send an email to OK2SAY@mi.gov or at the website michigan.gov/ok2say. The OK2SAY mobile app is available for download in app stores for iPhone and Android.

Initial tips are fielded by Michigan State Police OK2SAY technicians. They are trained to receive, analyze and disseminate tip information to local law enforcement agencies, school officials, community mental health service programs, or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for a timely response.

The state’s fiscal year 2024 budget includes an additional $378,000 to support the hiring of three more OK2SAY technicians to respond to the increasing number of tips.

HAZEL PARK ART FAIR

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Art Fair will take place at Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27.

The event is family-friendly and free to attend, and will feature a wide variety of new and established artists, who will be exhibiting and selling their works.

Vendor applications are still being accepted for artists, cottage food vendors and musicians.

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METRO DETROIT — Sparkle Network’s Dress into a Dream Homecoming Dress Sale program will come to several local locations in upcoming weeks.

• Marlaina Photo Studio in Shelby Township Aug. 25.

• American House East 1 in Roseville Aug 26.

• Front Door Housekeeping in Utica Aug 27.

• Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences in Rochester Sept. 1.

• T-Tech Solutions in Troy Sept 2.

The dress sale program allows high school students to try on dresses for the homecoming dance and other events. The dresses are sold for $10 each. Dresses are available in all sizes and lengths. Some of the dresses are donated, while others are brand new.

Applications to set up an appointment are available at the Sparkle Network website at sparklenetwork.org. All proceeds will replenish attire for the Prom Closet Project Tour 2024.

Troy High HOSA team achieves success at national conference Troy High School’s Health Occupations Students of America team recently returned with many accolades from the International Leadership Conference in Dallas.

This competitive conference took place June 20-25 and welcomed more than 12,000 students from the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, American Samoa and China.

Twenty-eight Troy High students accompanied team moderator Angie Griesmann to this year’s conference.

HOSA is a national organization formed to promote physical, mental and social well-being; develop effective leadership qualities and skills; and develop the ability to communicate more with people both inside and outside the organization.

Top awards were received by several Troy High students, including Ria Lattupalli, who placed third in the International in Healthy Lifestyle category; Fiona Samson, who placed second in the International in Biotechnology

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category; and Anusha Gupta, who placed first in the International in Human Growth and Development category.

Incoming senior Aanya Shah received the commended Barbara James Service Award after accumulating more than 300 hours of service to her community over the last two years.

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Woman allegedly acts as decoy for truck theft

NOVI — A woman apparently acted as a diversion to steal a pickup truck full of tools from two journeyman linemen at a hotel in the 27000 block of South Karevich Drive, near Novi Road and Interstate 96, at around midnight July 30.

According to a police report, the woman pulled up to the linemen in a newer black sedan and claimed to be lost. While this was happening, one of the linemen saw the pickup truck, which had been parked on the east side of the building, pull out, but the lineman apparently thought it was a coworker driving at the time.

The stolen 2007 Chevrolet Silverado contained a pair of Oakley Sutro sunglasses and linemen’s equipment valued at more than $5,000. The stolen equipment included Buckingham climbers, a Bashlin climbing belt, a Buckingham Bucksqueeze fall restriction device, a Milwaukee half-inch impact driver, and many wrenches and other hand tools.

Some of the items were later found in the area of Westfield Avenue and Auburn Street in Detroit — near Evergreen and West Chicago roads — according to the report. The case was closed pending more information.

Inclement weather earlier that week had resulted in widespread power outages in southeast Michigan.

Men in Charger try to steal Challenger

NOVI — At around 6:45 p.m. July 21, security video at the Emagine Novi recorded a red or orange Dodge Charger driving in the parking lot. Two men got out of the Charger, which kept driving slowly north, and circled a dark green 2023 Dodge Challenger parked in the lot.

In the video, one of the suspects breaks the Challenger’s passenger-side window and enters the vehicle at 6:47 p.m. The other suspect stood next to the passenger door. A minute later, both men circled back to the Charger, which was now parked north of the Challenger, and they left the scene.

According to the police report, the window damage was estimated to cost $125. The suspects apparently took a pair of prescription sunglasses valued at $120 and tried without success to hotwire the car.

The owner of the Challenger reportedly told police that he initially had parked his vehicle on the other side of the building and then moved it to where he thought it would be safer from a break-in. The owner said he would like to press charges if the men are apprehended. A bulletin was put out for the men.

Dog found outside after break-in at home

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Stillwell Drive reportedly came home to find the front door wide open and her dog outside.

The home invasion was reported to have occurred between 11 a.m. July 23 and 7:15 a.m.

July 24.

Officers arrived at the scene and observed that the front door had been kicked open.

After conducting a search of the residence, no suspects were located.

The homeowner reported that she is missing numerous items, including a 30-inch flatscreen television, coins, a Rolex watch, a Movado watch and a Michele watch.

Approximately 25 pairs of designer shoes were also reportedly taken, along with other miscellaneous items.

The case was turned over to detectives for review.

Man accused of stealing from pharmacy, grocery store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to a retail fraud at a pharmacy in the 6500 block of Telegraph Road at 1:45 p.m. July 18.

The suspect reportedly stole one container of Tide laundry detergent and one Bluetooth speaker.

Upon leaving the pharmacy, the suspect went to a nearby grocery store and stole one bottle of Seagram’s VO Whiskey, 750 milliliters, for $13.99; one bottle of Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Whiskey, 750 milliliters, for $24.99; and two bottles of Smirnoff Vodka, 750 milliliters, at $12.99 each.

Officers were able to retrieve a description of the suspect and locate him in the shopping plaza parking lot.

The suspect had multiple outstanding warrants.

Officers arrested the suspect and brought him back to the Bloomfield Township Police Department. The case was turned over to the investigative division, and detectives were seeking a warrant for second-degree retail fraud.

Birmingham officers assist Madison Heights to stop intoxicated driver

BIRMINGHAM — On July 29, at approximately 5 a.m., an officer on patrol responded to a request for assistance from the Madison Heights Police Department regarding an intoxicated driver who had driven over a lawn and toward officers.

Birmingham officers were able to stop the vehicle on northbound Woodward Avenue. The suspect, a

68-year-old man from Madison Heights, attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended.

Officers found a crack pipe in the suspect’s pocket, about which the suspect said, “It’s mine. I paid for it.”

Madison Heights police arrived and took custody of the suspect.

Clothing destroyed

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, two residents of Madison Heights — ages 37 and 40 — destroyed each other’s clothing during an incident in the 1600 block of Christine Terrace around 5 p.m. July 25.

The investigation was ongoing.

Home invaded

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a home was broken into in the 23400 block of Vance Avenue around 6 a.m. July 25.

The victim, a 41-year-old Hazel Park man, fought with the suspect, a 28-year-old Port Huron man who was subsequently arrested. Entry had been gained through an unlocked door. Nothing was stolen.

An investigation was ongoing.

Altercation leads to arrest

ROYAL OAK — At 2 a.m. July 21, a complainant got into a verbal altercation with an individual near the complainant’s car at South Center and West Fifth streets. The other party reportedly smashed out the rear window. Officers arrived on the scene and the subject was arrested for malicious destruction of property and disorderly conduct.

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, 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.

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.

Jewelry scammers attempt theft

TROY — An attempted theft reportedly occurred at 3:31 p.m. July 20 when a victim was approached in the 2800 block of Charter Drive by unknown male and female suspects driving a pickup truck.

According to the police, the suspects told the victim that their mother recently had passed away and they were giving away her gold jewelry and money.

One of the suspects put several supposedly gold necklaces, bracelets and rings on the victim and handed her $80 cash.

As the suspect put the jewelry on the victim, she discreetly removed the victim’s actual gold jewelry that she had been wearing and attempted to conceal it.

The victim realized what was happening and was able to grab her jewelry back and run, according to police. The suspects then fled the area in their vehicle.

Candy thief pulls knife on store clerk

SOUTHFIELD — Officers were contacted after a store clerk confronted a suspect for stealing candy at a business in the 20000 block of Southfield Road July 18.

When prompted to return the candy, the suspect reportedly pulled out a knife, then exited the store.