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Troy council denies proposed Village of Hastings PUD

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

All Troy City Council members voted no on the proposed Village of Hastings planned unit development proposal from GFA Development Inc. Aug. 12.

The Village of Hastings project planned for 33 residential units, which included multiunit row homes, single-family homes and single-family duplex homes, as well as at-

tached and detached ranches, along the east side of Livernois Road and the north side of Square Lake Road. The project also included the potential for sidewalk access, sports courts, putting greens, common areas, and 1.3 acres of open space among its amenities.

The zoning area for this area includes R-1B single family residential for 4.9 acres, and a “Neighborhood Node” designation of 1.1 acres, both of which don’t allow for multifamily residential. For this project to con-

tinue, the project would have to meet a large portion of Troy’s PUD standards including:

• A mixture of land uses.

• A public improvement or public facility.

• A recognizable and material benefit.

• Protection and preservation of natural resources, natural features, and historic and culture resources.

• A compatible mixture of open spaces, landscaped areas, and/or pedestrian amenities.

• Appropriate land use transitions between the PUD and surrounding properties.

• Design features and techniques that promote and encourage energy conservation and sustainable development.

• Innovative and creative site and building designs, solutions and materials.

During the City Council meeting, Troy Planning Department Development Director Brent Savidant noted that PUDs are a

See HASTINGS on page 10A

Troy schools get state money for low- or no-emission school buses

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

The Troy School District is among 29 Michigan districts and intermediate school districts that are receiving nearly $30 million from the Michigan Department of Education to replace school buses with ones that emit fewer greenhouse gasses.

The funding from the Michigan’s Clean School Bus grant program is designed to reduce harmful emissions and promote healthier air quality by converting student transportation fleets from diesel-powered vehicles to buses with low or no greenhouse gas emissions as determined by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The grant funding came from the 2024 State School Aid Act.

Funding can be used for buses that operate using electricity, propane or natural gas. “Clean” school buses offer low/no tailpipe pollution, reduced maintenance costs for districts, and improved air

See BUSES on page 11A

Troy School District buses await the beginning of the school year on Aug. 12

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Sheriff:

Rochester Hills doctor charged for recording nude adults, children

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER HILLS — A

Rochester Hills doctor has been ar-

rested after authorities discovered thousands of nude photos and videos of children and adults taken while the victims were changing at Goldfish Swim School, in hospitals, in changing areas, and in various other locations over at least the past six years.

“This individual is potentially one of the worst I’ve ever seen, be-

‘This is one of the most disturbing sexual predator cases I have seen’

cause there is no particular category — it’s not just children. It’s not just women. It’s not just men. It goes from a 2-year-old boy to a grown woman,” Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said. “The victimization is so broad and the perversion so great that we’re just beginning to wrap our arms around it.”

Authorities were alerted Aug. 7

of potential criminal activity of Dr. Oumair Aejaz, 40 — a citizen of India, a physician, a married man and a father of two young children.

“The allegations were that he was engaged in activity, including but not limited to placing hidden cameras in changing rooms, video recording young children, as young

See CHARGED on page 17A

EAST OAKLAND COUNTY FOOTBALL PREVIEW

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

We’re back in full swing with gridiron action at the high school level. Here are previews for all teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area in eastern Oakland County.

Troy

Last season’s record: 5-4.

League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: at Bloomfield Hills, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Troy’s senior veterans are hoping their final year ends with a league title in the school’s grasp.

“The one thing I can say about the returners is that I have a good group of four or five kids that are at least three-year varsity players, and that experience is invaluable,” head coach Chris Frasier said. “The biggest

See FOOTBALL on page 4A

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Troy huddles up during a game last season.

Football

thing now is teaching those upcoming juniors about what the expectation is, because it isn’t JV football anymore. It’s big time.”

Behind senior quarterback Noah Oury (Grand Valley State University commit), senior wideout Jaielen Peacock (Saginaw Valley State University commit) and senior offensive lineman Lucas Tic, Troy’s offense hopes to continue its success from 2023 while seniors Greg Tester (LB), John Spreitzer (DT) and Jackson Barrett (DB) anchor the defensive unit.

The big question still remains around who will take over the running back duties after mainstay Nolan Block graduated in 2024, but the Colts have enough talent to challenge their league opponents for the title.

Troy Athens

Last season’s record: 3-6. League: Oakland Activities Association Blue Division.

First game: at Birmingham Seaholm, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

The record doesn’t look the best on paper, but Athens fought in nearly every game last season until the very end.

Behind a slew of returners on both sides of the ball and an impressive leadership group, Athens hopes to turn the corner this season.

Senior Anthony Dunlap (RB/LB), junior Cainan Hanbury (RB/LB) and junior Nathan Piggott (WR/DB) are expected to lead Athens on both sides of the ball, while senior defensive back Elliot Booth will also help anchor the defensive efforts.

Berkley

Last season’s record: 0-9.

League: Oakland Activities Association Gold Division.

First game: at Walled Lake Central, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

It’s all about having an elephant’s memory for Berkley.

Going winless in 2023, the Bears hope for a stronger showing in 2024 behind veteran-heavy defense led by junior Eli Khoury (DB), junior Ben Bullock (LB), junior Collin Richardson (DL), junior Jack Rittenbery (DL), senior Caleb Collins (LB), senior Blake Bridges (DB), senior Anthony Anderson (LB) and senior Parker Hadfield (DL).

“We have a lot of work to do to rebuild the foundation of this program,” first-year head coach Casey Humes said. “We’re trying to get back to the winning ways of the early 2010s and 2015s.”

Clawson

Last season’s record: 7-3. League: Macomb Area Conference Bronze Division.

First game: vs. Perry, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

After finishing 5-5 and second in the league a year prior, Clawson kicked into high gear in 2023 to take the MAC Bronze title home and return to its winning ways.

Now defending league champions, Clawson will battle it out again in a competitive league after graduating a corps of all-league players, but the team does return all-league players Jacob MacCallum (OL/ DE) and Shane Dunlap (OL/LB) to keep things going.

Hazel Park

Last season’s record: 4-5. League: Macomb Area Conference Bronze Division.

First game: vs. Imlay City, 7 p.m. Aug. 29.

Hazel Park suffered two brutal losses to open its 2023 campaign (outscored 90-0), but quickly rebounded with back-to-back wins and a 4-3 finish to the year.

The Vikings play their league tough and were right there with Warren Lincoln and Clawson, but graduating all five of its all-league players leaves Hazel Park looking toward new players to step up.

For more teams, see the full story at www. candgnews.com/news/sports.

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Swim lessons, life jackets and situational awareness can prevent drownings

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — Drowning is fast and silent, and it can take less than 30 seconds for someone to drown. In Oakland County, there have been 11 drowning deaths in 2024 alone.

The number of drownings in 2024 is a significant increase compared to 2023, which had three drownings. A “Vital Signs” study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in May found that an increase in drownings could be seen across America in recent years.

The study found that over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 to 2022, which was 500 more per year compared to 2019.

Oakland County is home to 358 lakes, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, making it the county with the highest number of lakes in all of

Michigan. This easy access to lakes, boats and beaches increases the danger of drowning in the Oakland County area.

“Even if someone is a good swimmer, this can still happen to them,” National Drowning Prevention Alliance President Michele Long said. “No one should swim alone at any age, because no one is completely drown-proof.”

Many factors can lead to a drowning incident. According to ndpa.org, most teenage and adult drownings happen in natural and open waters such as lakes, rivers, ponds and oceans.

Drownings in Oakland County were caused by various dangers, including boating incidents, assisting someone else who was drowning, or in some cases, individuals drowned because of their limited swimming ability.

In one drowning case that took place on Taylor Lake the morning of July 20, a

See DROWNINGS on page 22A

Op. Ed. Troy Deserves Better

One of the less desirable costs of democracy is the triumph of mediocrity. Our elections, unfortunately, sometimes have that disagreeable efect. Te ultimate price we pay is the eventual inevitability of electing those whose idea of leadership is to provide this community with the lowest common denominator of outcomes. We are now in the unenviable position of experiencing the pain of career bureaucrats able and willing to do whatever it takes to further their political ends to the detriment of all else. As a result, we all sufer.

Recently, Council voted unanimously to appoint a City Manager. Subsequently, the mayor and city attorney announced that they were unable to negotiate an agreement with the City Manager. Tat statement is an embarrassing admission of their inability to fulfll the most basic function of their job. Apparently, the skillset required to negotiate a contract eludes these two attorneys who represent Troy. Tis Community’s indignation is righteous and overdue.

Troy is not merely the place we drive to and from work. It is where we raise our children and celebrate life with our families, friends and neighbors. We don’t lack individuals with a desire to serve and the means to be able to accomplish great things for us. Tat’s why so many attend meetings and pay close attention to the work of our council. Tey carry with them the hopes, expectations and aspirations of us all and operate as a control valve limiting the extremes of our elected and unelected ofcials. In turn, we need local leaders who don’t merely have an appreciation for the issues facing this community but the desire and wherewithal to be able to foster the solutions necessary for the well-being of all. Tis community deserves it.

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CHECK OUT THE FARMERS MARKET

TROY — The Troy Farmers market is available 3-7

p.m. Wednesday until Sept. 18. In its seventh season, the market is held at Jeanne M. Stine Community Park, 241 Town Center, just west of Livernois.

The market features local produce and Michiganmade products. “Vendors will be selling homemade soups, wine, coffee, and salad dressing, as well as other farmed products such as honey, eggs, beef, pork, chicken, mushrooms, plus flowers, houseplants, and shrubs,” according to the city. “Beyond the products you can take home, the Troy Farmers Market is a great place for dinner. Visit one of our local food trucks each week, with appearances from Cousins Maine Lobster; Hearth, Wood, & Fire Pizza; Twisted Street BBQ, and more.”

Visit www.Troymi.gov/farmersmarket for vendor lists and food truck menus week to week.

ART AND APPLES FESTIVAL DRAWS NEAR

ROCHESTER — The Art and Apples Festival, now in its 58th year, will return to Rochester Municipal Park Sept. 6-8 and is expected to draw a crowd of around 70,000.

The event serves as the Paint Creek Center for the Arts’ signature fundraiser.

A suggested $5 tax-deductible donation per person will be accepted at each entrance to the festival, with a portion of the donations being shared with other nonprofits and community groups.

The festival will welcome around 270 artists with work in 16 fine art mediums — including ceramics, digital art, drawing, textiles, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture, wood and more.

DETROIT AUTO SHOW RELEASES 2025 SHOW SCHEDULE

DETROIT — The Detroit Auto Show recently announced its 2025 show schedule.

The event will take place Jan. 10-20 at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit.

Highlights of the show will include a charity preview Jan. 10, which, according to the release, has raised more than $100 million for children’s charities in southeastern Michigan over the past 25 years. Tickets cost $400 each or $700 for a pair.

“Industry Days” will take place Jan. 15-16 featuring innovators in mobility, design and technology sharing their insights.

The public show is slated to take place Jan. 11-20, featuring cars, public figures, music and more, according to the release.

Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Oct. 14.

Visit detroitautoshow.com for more information.

The festival will also feature live stage entertainment from community music and dance groups, and local musicians; food trucks, tents and restaurant pop-ups; the Meijer Kids Art Zone offering children’s art activities; and the Creation Station featuring live art-making demonstrations, including Ervin Glassworks.

Apples, apple pies, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts, apple strudel, candied apples and more will be for sale.

The festival will be open 2-7 p.m. Friday, Sept, 6; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7; and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Rochester Municipal Park. For more information, visit www.pccart.org/festival or call the PCCA at (248) 651-4110.

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CRIME WATCH

Inebriated driving results in accident

Officers were dispatched to the southbound Interstate 75 and Coolidge Highway area for a report of an injury accident at 3:31 a.m. July 28.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the at-fault driver, a 33-year-old Eastpointe woman, and noted her eyes were bloodshot and glassy, her speech was slurred, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from her person.

The driver was medically evaluated and cleared by paramedics on scene. She 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 0.165% blood alcohol content.

The driver was arrested and issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.

U-Haul driver stopped due to intoxicated driving

Police initiated a traffic stop in the area of Stephenson Highway and West 14 Mile Road at 11:15 p.m. July 29 on the driver of a 2024 U-Haul truck after observing the vehicle swerving back and forth between multiple lanes.

The driver, a 32-year-old Pontiac woman, had bloodshot and watery eyes, and there was a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from the vehicle. The driver did poorly on several sobriety evaluations, and she refused to submit to a preliminary breath test.

A search warrant to complete the blood draw was prepared and granted, and her blood was drawn by medical personnel. The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results are returned.

Multiple residents report vehicle break-ins

Multiple residents around the Paddington Street area reported that their vehicles were entered overnight and rummaged through on Aug. 1 between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.

The suspects only made entry into vehicles that were unlocked, and they looked through the glove boxes and center consoles for valuables.

Driver arrested for drugged driving

Officers initiated a traffic stop in the area of southbound I-75 and Maple Road on the driver of a 2006 Lexus RX400H after observing the vehicle cross over the left lane marker multiple times at 2:55 a.m. Aug. 8.

Police said the driver, a 52-year-old Pontiac woman, was fidgeting, twitching and unsteady on her feet. The driver did

poorly on sobriety evaluations, and a breath test showed a result of a 0.000% blood alcohol content.

She was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs.

Upon being taken into custody, she admitted that she had crack cocaine on her person, inside of her underwear. The case was turned over to the Detective Bureau for appropriate warrants once the blood results are returned.

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door lock tampered with

A resident on John R Road reported that on Aug. 2, around 5:45 p.m., his lock was messed with when he briefly left his apartment to take out the trash.

When he returned, he discovered an unknown suspect had squeezed superglue into the deadbolt lock of his door, rendering it inoperable.

Intoxicated driver apprehended on wrong side of the road

Officers were dispatched to the West Big Beaver Road and North Adams Road area for a report of a vehicle traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Big Beaver Road at 4:35 a.m. Aug. 5.

negotiated process that see a lot of flexibility in design in order to accomplish goals.

“It’s attempting to find a balance between the goals of the developer,” Savidant said. “The developer wants ultimate flexibility, to make a profit, and to do what the developer wants to do, and the city wants ultimate predictability, and in the negotiation process you meet in the middle and you create a planning development that is approvable.”

This project has been considered for a few years and has faced many revisions based on the concerns of city officials and residents who live near the area.

The area is currently approved for 14unit three-story townhomes by the Planning Commission, but other options for that area were considered in order to preserve older homes and because residents and city officials expressed disinterest in three-story homes.

In its current iteration, representatives with GFA Development Inc. have reduced unit numbers from 44 to 33, increased the preservation of older homes from two to three, improved the architecture, and added increased internal sidewalks and crosswalks.

“The feedback we have gotten on this PUD throughout the process so far has been very helpful,” Gary Abitheira, a representative with GFA Development Inc., said during the August City Council meeting. “I’ve listened to and taken suggestions into account as I’ve revised and updated the plans. I also share your concern for Troy as a community and want to see it thrive. I’ve lived and raised my family in Troy for the past 37 years.”

During their meeting in May, the Planning Commission recommended the project’s approval with a vote of 6-2.

With this in mind, residents still had their reservations against the project, which resulted in a rezoning protest petition being submitted on Aug. 9 by John Mollot, who lives near the planned development area on Telford Court. The petition included over a hundred signatures and was considered valid due to the fact that it was signed by 33% of the owners of land included in the proposed area — the PUD would need five votes from the City Council members to be approved.

Residents have been providing feedback in relation to this project, and many of their concerns are directed towards the layout of the project, preserving older homes, traffic and flooding. Many have sent letters to government officials, while others spoke during the public hearing portion for this business

item during the Aug. 12 meeting.

“One reason I do NOT support this development effort is due to lot sizes that will not be consistent with Troy’s Master Plan,” Brad Sheppard said in a letter to city officials. “I am opposed to a PUD at this location. Overall, my biggest concern with this development is related to the increase in traffic around this area that will be associated with a large development being added on this corner. The traffic is already heavy around this area especially during school start/end times. A development planned in the way this PUD is being considered is very concerning to me that it will become unbearable. I live in the Sylvan Glen subdivision and increased traffic will greatly impact the quality of my daily life.”

Rosemarie Thommes said in a letter to city officials that the proposal would disrupt the character of the neighborhood.

“The existing single-family homes, many over 100 years old, contribute significantly to the charm of the area,” she wrote. “A PUD with multi-family units would be a stark contrast and not a welcome addition. It would disrupt the look and feel of the community, similar to the negative impact of the 3-story townhomes built on Livernois.”

Jeff Williams, a representative of the Save Troy Corners group, spoke during the City Council meeting.

“Our Save Troy Corners team spent a tremendous number of hours researching and meeting with experts to try and understand the current zoning ordinances, especially section 1103 standards for approval,” Williams said. “We put together a substantial PowerPoint presentation. … After all of this, we truly believe that unless you lower your standards on what qualifies for a PUD in the city of Troy, this does not qualify for a PUD.”

Despite the concerns, some residents supported this project.

“I support this project because it includes the types of housing both that residents are asking for (ranches) and that will be affordable compared to the $600k+ houses you see elsewhere in the city,” Chuck Shepherd said in a letter to city officials. “This commission has several times discussed affordability, but when types of housing that are affordable are proposed and discussed there are many trifling objections that are rarely if ever made in discussions about purely single family development.”

During the City Council meeting, Abitheira answered questions from council members and further explained the details of his project.

“I have to disagree with people who say I still have a high-density project,” Abitheira said. “What I’m asking for is only nine

units over what is currently permitted on the property.”

He also said that, for stormwater issues, the project would employ surface drains that would go directly into catch basins, storm drains around the property that would drain into a detention basin, and a dry pond to store and release rainwater.

In terms of traffic issues, a single access point instead of two access points are being considered in order to address the possibility of traffic cutting through the area.

“Having two points of access instead of an (emergency vehicle access), all we’re go-

ing to do is create cut-through traffic going through here,” Abitheira said. “Telford is 2122 houses. It has single access also. … As far as cars coming out of here, zipping up Livernois and doing 60 mph down, I don’t think it matters if it’s a PUD or the 10 homes that are going in there.”

However, City Council members also expressed their reservations with the project when the time for voting on the issue approached.

“The Planning Commission and the work that the commissioners did together

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quality for children, the state said. Districts in Michigan have found that such buses start more reliably and reach a comfortable cabin temperature faster than diesel buses on cold mornings, state officials said.

According to the MDE, there is no official state level data comparing electric vs combustible engine maintenance costs, but the department said that the sheer lower numbers of parts within the vehicle would tend to cause fewer problems, as there are fewer parts to break down.

State officials said the buses are less expensive to operate than diesel buses and save districts a significant amount of money over time. The Michigan Department of Education says that, in general, it is about 2.5 times cheaper to power vehicles with electricity rather than diesel, and electricity prices are generally more stable than gasoline or diesel prices. With a fast-charging system, buses can be recharged between routes, which makes rural routes accessible, officials said.

State Superintendent Michael F. Rice said the grant money will improve the health, safety and wellness of students.

The Troy School District has been awarded $823,536 in grant funds from the MDE. The district applied for and was approved for two new electric buses, along with the installation of two charging stations. The total estimated cost for the two electric buses and charging stations is approximately $915,000.

“The Troy School District is committed to sustainability and continually seeks ways to improve our district’s environmental impact,” district Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives Kendra Montante said in an email. “As part of this commitment, we are actively reviewing additional grant opportunities to help offset the cost difference between the awarded funds and the total project cost. This transition to elec-

tric buses aligns with our strategic initiatives to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency within our district. We are excited to take this important step towards a more sustainable future and grateful for the support from the Michigan Department of Education and other partners who have made this opportunity possible.”

“The commitment by the state and federal governments to provide schools with more environmentally friendly buses is good for our children, good for our schools, and good for our communities,” EGLE Director Phil Roos said. In May, the federal government announced an award of just under $24 million in rebates for Michigan to help 27 selected schools and districts buy 100 cleanenergy buses — 97 powered by electricity and three by propane — through the EPA’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program, funded by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Before passage of the act, Michigan had 17 electric school buses.

For more information, visit michigan. gov/mde or troy.k12.mi.us/.

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The Troy School District may add electric powered buses to their fleet through a grant.

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with the developer, I’ve watched every meeting, taken in every detail,” Troy Mayor Pro Tem Ellen Hodorek said. “I know that you are a resident of Troy and you care, and I am not antidevelopment or antideveloper. In fact, many of the residents I’ve spoken to recognize something is going to go there, that as a developer, you have private property rights and what we’re discerning is what makes sense to go there. A PUD has to meet a high test, and this, to me, fundamentally did not meet that test.”

“I’ll just concur, too, that I see a lot of hard work put into this project,” City Council member Mark Gunn said. “I do think you have a community willing to work together to try and develop what you think could work there. … Several of these people have said they know you’re going to develop something. Maybe, I guess, another meeting of the minds, and come on back.”

“I’ve gone through a big back and forth over this project for a few years now,” Mayor Ethan Baker said. “I ultimately am with my colleagues on voting no on this project. The PUD standard is tough. I really struggle … with, you know, how do we really define a sufficient number. That’s a very subjective thing, and it’s probably subjective by design

in a certain respect, because every PUD is different, as Mr. Savidant said, but it does make it difficult — not just for us, but for Mr. Abitheira.”

Following the denial of this PUD, some residents expressed their satisfaction with the decision.

“We are very pleased with the decision made by the City Council not approving a rezone request to a PUD,” a statement from the Save Troy Corners group said. “We are very fortunate in the city of Troy having a very detailed and transparent City Council.

As Mayor Baker stated, we look forward to seeing what the next proposal for the development will be. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Planning Commission, Ben Carlisle and Brent Savidant. Those commissioners worked very hard over several meetings to try and support all parties involved. We did stand up for what we believed and did our best to show respect to the process and the commissioners. We will continue to stay engaged with the city during the process of supporting ordinances that will keep our Troy Corners the best first corner of Troy!”

Abitheira has not provided any comment on this decision or future plans related to the property at this time.

For more information, visit the “Save Troy Corners”!!! Facebook page or troymi. gov.

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as 2 years of age, all the way up to grown adults in different settings,” Bouchard said.

“The defendant’s wife produced materials that were concerning,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald added. “The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office immediately executed a search warrant and confiscated more devices and has sifted through really jarring, alarming images, and they’re still doing that.”

Authorities say Aejaz recorded sexual encounters he had with numerous women, with hospital patients who were either asleep or unconscious, and recorded relatives and strangers in the bathroom or while changing clothes.

Aejaz was arrested Aug. 8 at his Rochester Hills home and was arraigned Aug. 13 in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills. He is charged with one count of child sexually abusive activity, four counts of capturing an image of an unclothed person and five counts of using a computer to commit a crime. At press time, he was being held in the Oakland County Jail on a $2 million bond.

The current charges, McDonald said, stem from incidents at Goldfish Swim School in Rochester, where Aejaz is alleged to have filmed two women and two children, ages 2 and 4, in a changing area. Investigators believe the victims were filmed from a nearby changing stall. The child sexually abusive activity charge, according to authorities, involves an unidentified minor and is not related to the swim school incidents.

“He was not caught there. The victims were unaware. This was discovered on the hard drives that we were investigating,” Bouchard said. “The camera looks like it’s looking underneath into their changing room.”

In a statement posted on its social media page Aug. 20, Goldfish Swim School of Rochester said its staff was “shocked, angered and saddened to recently learn of the criminal activity of former member Oumair Aejaz within our school, along with many other locations in the greater community.

To think that anyone would violate the privacy and trust of others, particularly vulnerable children, is inconceivable. While Aejaz has not been in our facility for months, we will do everything in our power to continue to cooperate with law enforcement as they, along with other public safety partners, hold him fully accountable for his actions. The safety of our students, families and team members are our top priority — this is not negotiable. We will continue to work with those affected to provide them the support needed during this time. If you, or anyone you know, has any information about Mr. Aejaz and any peculiar behavior, please reach out to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department at ocsosiu@oakgov.com. As this is an ongoing criminal investigation, we cannot elaborate further, in order to preserve the integrity of the investigation.”

Goldfish staff said families who are involved will be notified by law enforcement upon identification, adding that those identified have already been notified.

“We have unfortunately seen a lot of inaccurate reporting about the horrible situation involving the arrest of Ou-

mair Aejaz, a former member who has been charged with horrendous crimes spanning multiple facilities, cities, possibly states and countries. We want to clarify and reiterate that within the Goldfish facility, there was never a camera hidden affixed to any structures, restrooms or changing areas, or left behind. What we understand from law enforcement is this was not a case where cameras were affixed to or hidden in the Goldfish facility, but rather recordings were made by hidden recording equipment on the suspect’s person, and/ or his belongings that he brought in and out of the facility when he came into our school for lessons. Unfortunately, no one would have known unless the suspect was physically searched,” the company stated. “Law enforcement has done a thorough sweep of our school to assure that there are no cameras hidden or affixed, and we continue to prioritize the safety and privacy of our members, team and guests with continuous facility checks, as we always have. We remain incredibly angered and saddened, not just for the Goldfish community but for everyone who this predator victimized over many years in a multitude of jurisdictions.”

Bouchard said Aejaz had obviously been examining and researching cameras to a variety of surreptitious activity.

“It looks like he is using a variety of camera options, including something that may be accessible, maybe even controlled by a device, and some things may have been just his cellphone. That’s still a work in progress. There’s sometimes opportunistic moments when he does it, and other times when it looks like he has intentionally planned the moment.”

Investigators have confiscated six computers, four cellphones and 15 external storage devices, and they believe

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Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.

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CAMPING TRAILS FROM THE DUSTY ROADS OF THE SOUTHWEST TO THE ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK

In this week’s Behind the Wheel, Staff Writer Maria Allard shares memories of the camping trips across the country she took with her family as a kid. The photos were taken in slide form in 1979 when the family traveled out West.

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — It was my first road trip, but I was a baby and don’t remember it.

At 6:15 a.m. on July 26, 1970, my family left our Warren home for a camping trip. The odometer read 40,313 miles and my parents had $497 in cash, plus a credit card. Destination: the California coast.

Every summer my parents, two older brothers and I camped. We’d load up, pile into our Plymouth station wagon and head for the open road with an atlas and state maps guiding us. This was before GPS. Altogether, we camped in 48 states — never made it to Alaska or Hawaii — and parts of Canada.

My dad would have lived in a campground all year if he could. Me, ugh, I hated camping. It was torture: the bugs, no room for my bike, and I missed my friends back home. But the worst part was no TV. That would be equivalent to being without an iPad or cellphone in today’s world.

Each vacation was planned out. We’d go out West, down

TOP: One of our stops on our way to California. ABOVE LEFT: The 1972 Apache pop-up trailer was how we saw the country many times.

ABOVE RIGHT: I believe this is Newport Beach, California. I loved the beach and still do.

LEFT: My family spent a day in Tijuana, Mexico. We drove from our camping site in southern California. Photos provided by Maria Allard

CALENDAR

AUG. 29

Thursday Walking Group: 6 p.m., meet at Ridgedale Players, 1755 E. Long Lake Road in Troy, then traverse trails for 1.8-2.25 miles, (248) 524-3570, troyhistoricvillage.org/programs/walking-group

SEPT. 7

Road rally: 6-9 p.m., starts and ends at Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy, party with cash bar to follow, (248) 649-4418 (ext. 1), shirtikvah.org/event/road-rally-in-cst-parkinglot.html

SEPT. 8

White Chapel Patriots Race: Benefits Michigan Wounded and Returning Warrior Program, includes 10K, 5K and 1-mile run/walk, races follow moment of silence at 9:03 a.m. for victims of 9/11, course takes place inside White Chapel Memorial Park cemetery, 621 Long Lake Road in Troy, thepatriotsrace.com

SEPT. 12-15

Troy Family Daze: Live entertainment, International Day performances, carnival, rides, food trucks, kids tens, wrestling, cutest pet contest and vendor booths, 4-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 4-11 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sept. 14 and noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15, also touch a truck Sept. 12, parade and fireworks Sept. 14, and 5K and pancake breakfast Sept. 15, 3425 Civic Center Drive, troyfamilydaze.org

SEPT. 20

Recovery Celebration: Family-friendly event includes food, games, entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oakland Community

Health Network, 5505 Corporate Drive in Troy, registration required, (248) 858-1210, oaklandchn.org

SEPT. 22

International Day of Peace: Music and reflections presented by Troy-area Interfaith Group, 7 p.m., Congregation Shir Tikvah, 3900 Northfield Parkway in Troy, troyinterfaithgroup.org

ONGOING

Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Ave., (248) 642-3306, facebook.com/OCTDS

Car Cars & Classic Food: Also music, 50-50, prizes and giveaways, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays during summer, Big Boy, 200 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 362-0840

Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts for men only, 10 a.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Lukich Family Restaurant, 3900 Rochester Road in Troy, RSVP to Ed at (586) 909-1444

• Lunches1:30 p.m. every second Thursday of month, Alibi of Troy, 6700 Rochester Road, RSVP to Joyce at (586) 323-6007

Monthly book clubs: Find meetups for romance, mystery, learning English, kids/beginners and more, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, troypl.org

Top of Troy Toastmasters: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Troy Public Library, 510 W. Big Beaver Road, (248) 872-6603

St. Martin Neighborhood Reunion VIII

Saturday, September 7, 2024, Noon - 6 p.m. St. Clair Shores Memorial Park, 32400 Jeferson at Masonic Check-in begins at 11 a.m. Lunch and Beverages served 2-4 p.m.

COST: BEFORE 8-12-24 ~ $ 45 per person AFTER 8-12-24 ~ $ 55 per person

For more information, go to www.stmartinreunion.com Or call Pat Preston, 1-586-939-4118

Crime

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Officers located the 2008 Cadillac CTS stopped in the middle lane of eastbound Big Beaver Road, near Crooks Road, with the driver passed out behind the wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle was on and in drive, with the driver’s foot on the brake. Officers awoke the driver, a 29-year-old Dearborn man. His eyes were bloodshot and glassy, and he was found to have a suspended driver’s license. The driver was arrested, and a chemical breath test showed a 0.088% blood alcohol content.

Victim scammed by Fake Facebook friend

A resident of Mark Drive reported that she was contacted on Facebook by an unknown suspect claiming to be a longtime friend of hers July 25.

The suspect’s account was a clone of her real friend’s account. The suspect told the victim she had information about a grant and she only needed to answer a few questions to see if she could be approved.

The victim provided personal information and a $2,000 payment via four Visa gift cards.

Sewer drain cover stolen from Brinston Park

A city employee reported that, between Aug. 3 at 10 p.m. and Aug. 4 at 7:30 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a sewer drain cover from the parking lot of Brinston Park, located at 2250 Brinston St.

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there are many other victims, who they are seeking to identify.

“Just one of the hard drives has 13,000 videos, so each one of them will have to be gone through to see if there is criminality or potential criminality in those videos, and the prosecution will determine if there is criminal activity, the charges in those. This could take as long as six months just to get through what we already have, so our computer crimes unit is deeply engaged in this and has put tons of hours into this already,” Bouchard explained. “The other potential is

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there also might be cloud storage, so we’re trying to run that down. Due to the lengthy time that he’s been involved in this activity and the large amounts of storage that we have in our possession, we believe there is obviously a lot more to be uncovered.”

Aejaz, a citizen of India, has been working in the United States on a visa. He came to the United States around 2011, completed his residency at Detroit Sinai Grace Hospital and then moved to Dawson, Alabama. Aejaz returned to Oakland County to continue his practice in internal medicine in 2018 and had privileges at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township and Henry Ford Macomb in Clinton Township but was not on staff.

C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews.com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.

CITY OF TROY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Traffc Committee of the City of Troy will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The public hearing will be held in the Lower Level Conference Room at Troy City Hall. A request for a waiver of sidewalk requirements will be held for:

LOCATION: 6970 Donaldson (Sidwell # 88-20-03-126-048)

APPLICANT: Harsha & Danelle Chandra-Sekhar, Homeowners

The agenda can be viewed online at: https://apps.troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees/traffc%20committee

Comments can be sent to the Traffc Committee, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, via email at Finlaysg@troymi.gov or by phone at 248.524.3386.

In the event all items cannot be deliberated due to time, technical diffculties or other reasons, the remaining item(s) will be considered at the next available Traffc Committee meeting.

Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at http://www.troymi.gov/PublicHearings/

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk

NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by e-mail at clerk@troymi.gov or by calling (248) 524-3317 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

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“He was, apparently, an individual, a contracted physician, that went to different locations for a company, rather than having his own specific practice, so we still don’t know the scope of how many facilities or venues he may have visited in that regard. It is a very active investigation,” Bouchard said.

Bouchard said he expects the geographic scope of the investigation to increase beyond Genesee and Macomb counties, where the hospitals are located, and may include other states or countries, depending on where Aejaz worked.

“When you think about the incredible perversion and destructive activity of Nassar, he had a much smaller group of victims in terms of potential,” Bouchard said of Larry

Nassar, a Michigan State University and Olympic physician, and a serial child rapist. “There’s no limit to this individual in terms of his perversion,” Bouchard said of Aejaz. “So we’re going to need the public’s help and victims’ help, because a lot of these we may not even be able to identify because we have so many victims, so many videos of people. We have no idea who they are and sometimes, what the venue is,” said Bouchard. Aejaz’s attorney, Mariell Lehman, could not be reached for comment at press time.

Anyone who believes they were a victim of Aejaz can email detectives at OCSOSIU@ oakgov.com.

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

CITY OF TROY

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

LOCATION: 934 Marengo (Sidwell # 88-20-03-279-034)

APPLICANT: Bahaa Kizy, Homeowner

The agenda can be viewed online at: https://apps.troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees/traffc%20committee

Comments can be sent to the Traffc Committee, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting, via email at Finlaysg@troymi.gov or by phone at 248.524.3386.

In the event all items cannot be deliberated due to time, technical diffculties or other reasons, the remaining item(s) will be considered at the next available Traffc Committee meeting.

Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at http://www.troymi.gov/PublicHearings/

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk

POSTING: August 19, 2024

PUBLISH: August 29, 2024

An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

Published: 08/29/2024 Troy Times

CITY OF TROY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING

September 17, 2024

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CITY OF TROY PUBLIC HEARING

A Public Hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Monday September 16, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, to consider the following:

A request to vacate a portion of the unimproved right of way located west of Rochester, between Hannah and Lovell. Abutting 801 Hannah (Parcel 88-20-03-276-001) to the west. The right of way is approximately 30 feet wide and 265 feet long and was platted as part of Clark Estates Subdivision in 1956.

Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, or by e-mail to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions you may contact the Planning Department by e-mail or by phone at (248) 524-3364.

The application on fle can be viewed at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084.

Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at http://o.troymi.gov/PublicNotices/

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at Troy City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy MI 48084, on September 17, 2024, 7:00 pm, to consider the following:

A variance request to allow an existing deck to be located within a dedicated easement. The deck was constructed without City approval.

LOCATION: 5356 Capri

ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 7.03 A 3

APPLICANT: Peter Stuhlreyer

PROPERTY OWNER: Nouri Orow Jr.

The application can be viewed at troymi.gov/boardsandcommittees or in person at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, 48084.

Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department at the above noted address, or by email to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions, you may contact the Planning Department at planning@troymi.gov or by phone at (248) 524-3364.

Watch the Meeting: https://troymi.gov/community/government/citycouncil/council_meeting_webcast.php

M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, MiPMC 3 City Clerk

POSTING: August 29, 2024

PUBLISH: August 29, 2024

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Camping

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South or just eastbound and down. We’d drive everywhere: big cities, the country, back roads, major highways. To pass the time, I read Mad Magazine and stayed on the lookout for Volkswagen Beetles.

I might have liked camping if we traveled in a cozy motorhome or shiny Airstream trailer. The first family trailer was basically a box on wheels. By the mid-1970s, my parents purchased a 1972 Apache pop-up trailer. It wasn’t one of those easy ones you crank and all the work is done. This trailer required all five of us to put it up and take it down. We’d all hold different poles and pieces of canvas until it was up. It always took forever.

My least favorite campgrounds were the primitive ones. But there were plenty of campgrounds we stayed at that had it all: a pool, game room, movie night, snack bar, laundromat, and gift shop. The KOA’s were always nice. Sometimes we’d end up at a state park.

With each camping trip — from the mid-1960s through the late 1980s — my parents kept a journal, which I still have. They jotted down the date, mileage, which city and state we were in, the weather, what time we awoke, and people we met. My parents also wrote brief paragraphs about the places we visited. For instance, during our 1974 trip to Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon, we ran into boxing legend Joe Louis at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

“He said ‘I want to shake hands with these little ones,’” Mom wrote. “When we told him we were from Detroit, he said, ‘Say hello to Detroit for me.’ He looks good.”

Even though camping wasn’t my thing, I loved traveling. The trips that really came alive for me were California in ’77 and ’79, Virginia Beach in ’78, and our 1980 journey through Toronto, Montreal, upstate New York, New York City and Atlantic City.

On off-road days we’d go somewhere: a museum, a tour, a hall of fame, a historic site, a landmark, a cathedral or a ballpark. My parents made sure to have one amusement park on the itinerary.

Another great thing was meeting kids from all over. We’d visit each other’s campsites, swim or play pool in the game room. If I had to pick a favorite spot or two, it would be the eastern and western shorelines. There was nothing like being on a Pacific Ocean or Atlantic Ocean beach. I still long for swimming with the waves while smelling saltwater in the air.

The Virginia Beach, Virginia, campground stands out. It was huge with so much activity. Every morning a man drove through yelling “Doughnuts, fresh doughnuts!” from a truck, and every time I went into the game room, Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler would belt out “It’s a Heartache” on the jukebox.

When we experienced car trouble in a small West Virginia town, the only mechanic was out for the day. Stuck, we set up camp somewhere. As dusk fell, the mechanic found out about us and invited my brothers and me back to his house to stay overnight with his wife and kids. His large family reminded me of “The Waltons.” They were so kind. We sat around the kitchen table, had snacks and talked. It was the first time I ever had Country Time lemonade.

I always remember where I was Aug. 16, 1977, when news broke that Elvis Presley died at his Graceland mansion in Memphis. We were getting ready to go to the San Diego Zoo while Dad sat at the picnic table listening to his handheld Panasonic radio.

“Elvis died,” he said, looking up at us.

On our way home, we stopped in Memphis. Fans mourning the singer’s death gathered on Elvis Presley Boulevard. Dad picked me up so I could see Graceland. This was before it was open to the public. The house looked big and so far away in the distance.

My parents are no longer living. I am so glad they took us on all those trips. We saw so much: the Liberty Bell, Mount Rushmore, Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, Redwood National Parks, Dealey Plaza in Dallas where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, the prairie dogs in Montana, Fisherman’s Wharf, Dollywood, Bob Evans’ original farm in Ohio and more.

A neighbor with two kids bought the trailer at my parents’ estate sale. I hope they got out of it as much as I did. I would not trade the experience for anything. I wish I could do it all over again.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Drownings

20-year-old Detroit man, Marsalis Quintin Carter, lost his life while trying to save two of his coworkers who were struggling to stay above water.

Carter’s mother, Daileen Carter, was presented with a citizen citation honoring the heroism of her son, who was able to save his two coworkers from drowning.

Going in to save multiple people from drowning is something that takes a lot of strength, especially if the individual involved does not have lifesaving training, according to Long.

Witnesses validated that Carter was probably exhausted while trying to save the two individuals and went underwater and never came back up, according to a press release.

Long said that, more often than not, the person trying to save an individual from drowning will end up drowning.

“Emotions play into that very strongly;

the thing to do is, unless you’re trained in lifesaving, throw something to them that they can use as a flotation device. We have a lot of people, unfortunately, that have drowned trying to save someone else and do the right thing,” Long said. “So, getting someone and yelling to the people around you to call for help and then throwing something out is the best thing to do.”

The first step to preventing a potential drowning incident is to take swim lessons. According to the CDC, over 40 million adults in the U.S. do not know how to swim, and nearly half, 54.7%, have never taken a swim lesson.

“It is important that you start out with basic swimming, because swim lessons, no matter what, are going to be important,” Long said. “Swimming lessons in general can save a life and can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%.”

Swimming lessons are not only for kids, and often swim lesson facilities or recreational centers offer children and adult swim classes. Some swim lesson organizations offering adult lessons in Oakland County

include Royal Swim School, the YMCA, SafeSplash and more.

“No one should have to lose a loved one to drowning. Improving access to effective prevention strategies, like basic swimming and water safety skills training, can reduce drowning risk,” Tessa Clemens, a health scientist in the CDC’s Division of Injury Prevention, said in a press release.

To find the best option for swim lessons, it is recommended to look online. There are a wide variety of options available across Oakland County.

Oakland County offers educational programs dedicated to lake safety throughout the year. Boating safety courses are offered by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at no charge. More information on these courses can be found at oakgov.com.

Long also said that it is important for people to be aware of the environment they are going to be swimming in, especially when that environment is a lake.

“In pools you have your fences, your locked doors, but also in open water you need to understand what you’re swimming

in, looking at the weather, or you should be in a U.S. Coast Guard life vest if you are not a proficient swimmer,” she said.

Wearing a life vest is a major key to provide a sense of safety and reassurance.

Lakes have unseen dangers that can cause drownings. Water currents can sweep swimmers away and tire them out, water depth can suddenly change, and underwater hazards can trap swimmers, keeping them from swimming back to shore or up from the bottom, according to the National Park Service at nps.gov.

Wearing a life vest is a reliable way to prevent these hazards from turning a fun day into a tragic one. The main purpose of a life vest is to prevent drowning, keep a swimmer afloat if they get tired and give the person time while awaiting rescue.

According to the National Park Service, there are three basic kinds of life jackets that can be chosen based on activity or swim level.

Inherently buoyant life jackets are made of primarily foam and are low maintenance,

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making them both comfortable and reliable. They are designed for both swimmers and nonswimmers. They come in adult, youth, child and infant sizes.

Inflatable jackets are lightweight and comfortable, and they are only available in adult sizes. According to NPS, these should not be worn by weak swimmers or nonswimmers.

Hybrid life jackets are reliable and available in adult, youth, child and infant sizes. They are recommended for both swimmers and nonswimmers, and some are designed specifically for different water sports.

When choosing a life jacket, it is important to remember that the vest must be U.S. Coast Guard-approved. This can be found on the label of the life jacket. It is also recommended to choose a brightly colored life jacket that can be easily spotted.

To be sure that the life jacket fits, the individual should test if it fits comfortably, and snugly, by fastening and securing the straps and raising their arms. If the vest slides up, it is too big. This can also be tested by someone else pulling the jacket up at the shoulders, and it should not go above the ears.

“It is kind of like having a seat belt; you have to be wearing it for it to work,” Long said. “Even if you don’t think you’re going in the water, you have got to have that life vest on.”

In a press release regarding one of the drowning incidents, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard emphasized the importance of safety precautions.

“A source of great fun and joy can become a location of tragedy as we have seen far too often in our lakes this summer,” he said. “I encourage people to have emergency capabilities nearby including floatation devices and watch each other while in the water. If you are not a strong swimmer, it’s a good idea to wear a floatation device.”

For more educational resources on water safety, and programs to learn CPR and first aid, visit oakgov.com, the Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project at glsrp.org, the American Red Cross at redcross.org, or the CDC at cdc.gov.

Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen (586) 498-1081.

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Electrical

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Painting

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Plumbing

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