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One dead, 1 injured as a result of shooting at Michigan State Fair

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

Chaos erupted at the Michigan State Fair in Novi during the late evening Aug. 31 as a shooting in the parking lot left a 14-year-old dead and another 14-year-old injured.

“The entire Michigan State Fair family grieves for the loss of such a young life and for all those affected,” a representative of the Michigan State Fair said in a prepared statement posted on the fair’s website Sept. 1.

The shooting occurred at 9:56 p.m. Aug. 31, just before

Community mourns teen lost to gun violence

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Family, friends and the community are mourning after a student from University High School in Ferndale was killed in a shooting at the Michigan State Fair.

Darean Davis, of Detroit, was shot in the parking lot outside the fair in Novi Aug. 31. He was 14.

Affectionately known as “Dee Dee,” Davis was a sophomore at University High School in Ferndale Public Schools.

“Our hearts go out to Darean’s family, friends, and classmates, and we extend our deepest condolences and support during this incredibly difficult time,” Superintendent Camille Hibbler said in a prepared statement. “In response to this tragedy, we have mobilized a crisis team that includes mental health professionals, counselors, and support staff to provide immediate and ongoing assistance to students, parents, and staff. We are committed to ensuring that everyone affected has access to the necessary support and resources.”

Outside of school, Davis was a member of the Detroit City Lions Youth Club, where he played numerous positions on its football team.

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Many police lights are visible in the distance at the Michigan State Fair in response to a shooting Aug. 31.

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Court’s ruling on wages and sick time reverberates across region

of the Michigan Supreme Court’s July 31 rulings on wages and sick time during a media roundtable event at Ford’s Garage in Novi Sept. 5.

Workers, businesses, associations react to divided Michigan Supreme Court decision BY NICK POWERS AND CHARITY MEIER

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METRO DETROIT — A recent 4-3 ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court affecting the state’s laws governing minimum wage and sick time is sending shockwaves through many businesses, including the restaurant industry.

All workers will receive a pay bump to more than $12 an hour in 2025 with tipped workers gradually reaching $12 in 2029. The final amounts will be determined by the state’s treasurer. The current minimum wage is $10.33 and $3.93 for tipped workers. All employees, including part-time and temporary workers, are entitled to paid sick leave. Every 30 hours an employee works generates one hour of paid sick leave. Employees get 72 hours paid sick time a year

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NOVI MAN DIES IN HEAD-ON COLLISION

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

A Novi man was killed in a head-on collision on Beck Road between Eight Mile and Nine Mile roads Aug. 29.

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Steven Erno, 62, of Novi, was driving a Ford Fusion northbound on Beck Road between Eight Mile and Nine Mile roads just before 5:08 p.m. when his Fusion crossed over the median and drove into a GMC truck that was heading southbound,

according to Novi police. Erno was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck was being driven by a 44-yearold Plymouth resident who police said was unharmed.

“It is believed at this time that the Fusion crossed the centerline and

collided with the GMC truck,” said Lt. Adam Elsen, of the Novi Police Department.

“It was essentially a head-on collision. I’m not exactly sure if there were some angles involved or what, See COLLISION on page 6A

State Rep. Kelly Breen, D-Novi, talks to Olivia Bruzewski of SaveMITips.com and restaurant workers from different local establishments about the effects

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NORTHERN MICHIGAN — The Leelanau Peninsula gets a lot of attention in the fall. When the woodsy hills explode in fiery shades of red, orange and yellow, M-22 becomes a river of cars, campers and RVs. Not too long ago, the readers of USA Today voted M-22 as “the best scenic autumn” drive in the country.

But I prefer the Leelanau Peninsula in the summer, especially this time of year, late August and early September, when there is a lull between the crowds of beach-bound families and leaf-peeping couples. M-22 becomes a bit less traveled and there’s more elbow room to check out the places that make this peninsula unique. For the unfamiliar, M-22 is a two-lane highway

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CRIME WATCH

Drunken driving arrest

A Novi police officer traveling eastbound on Novi Road near 12 Mile Road at 1:06 a.m. Sept. 7 noticed that the vehicle in front of him was crossing the centerline numerous times at a fluctuating rate of speed. After observing the silver Subaru do this several times, the officer activated his lights and attempted to pull over the vehicle just north of 13 Mile Road.

The vehicle continued on, so the officer activated his siren. The vehicle finally stopped just south of 14 Mile Road. When speaking with the driver, the officer reportedly noticed that the driver’s eyes were glassy and his speech was slurred, according to the report. The officer reported that the driver’s movements were very “slow and lethargic” and his breath smelled of intoxicants. The man was arrested for operating under the influence and later released with a citation after a mandatory detox period, police said.

Police catch suspected mail thief

A police officer reported seeing a man with a backpack standing in the middle of West Park Drive near Humboldt Drive at 2:29 a.m. Sept. 3. The man was swaying back and forth with his head down, according to the police re-

port. The man had no reaction when the officer pulled up directly behind him with his lights on.

When the officer got out of his car and called out to the man, the man responded by walking toward the sidewalk, according to the report. The officer then placed the man in handcuffs and asked to search his bag. Inside the bag, the officer reportedly found 22 pieces of mail that belonged to nearby small businesses. The man was then arrested and taken to the Novi Police Department. The mail was returned to the businesses, who police said chose to press charges against the man.

Lost and found property

A man filed a police report after his gym bag was stolen from the locker room at Powerhouse Gym on 12 Mile Road at around 4 p.m. Aug. 31. He said that inside the black bag was a pair of pants, a shirt, his keys and a brown wallet containing his Michigan driver’s license, three credit cards, his car insurance card and his health insurance card. The cadet who took the report spoke on the phone with the gym manager. Surveillance footage was reviewed by the manager, but nothing was found in the footage, according to the report. Later, the man informed police that the items had been returned to him by the gym on Sept. 3. He wanted the report to be completed for documentation purposes.

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Standoff with police in Novi ends after man fatally shoots self

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

Police said that a 26-year-old Novi man died from a self-inflicted gunshot following a standoff Sept. 4.

Novi police were called to a home in the 23000 block of Forest Park Drive, near 10 Mile and Beck roads, at 5:45 p.m. for a “family trouble” incident.

The 26-year-old man reportedly had taken a rifle and fired a couple of shots into the home, according to a statement from the Novi Police Department.

The gunman then barricaded himself inside the home, police said, while other family members at the residence safely va-

cated the premises. Police said they tried to establish contact with the man but were unsuccessful.

The Novi Police Department activated the Southwest Oakland County Special Response Team. The team eventually was able to gain entry into the home and found the gunman deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the statement. Novi police said the standoff lasted approximately 6 hours.

Novi police identified the deceased as Kevin Haun.

Novi police said that no others were injured.

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Collision

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but crossing over the line would generally be a head-on type of collision,” he said.

The crash closed the area of Beck Road from Eight Mile to Nine Mile for nearly six and a half hours.

“We had accident investigators out. Our detective is still doing follow-up to determine, to collect all the evidence before we can determine what and how it happend,” Elsen said. “A crash investigation takes a good period of time to complete.”

He said that while the roads were closed, an investigation of the scene was conducted, the vehicles were removed from the scene and the medical examiner had to come out to the scene.

“There’s a lot of moving parts to completing this type of investigation,” Elsen said.

Elsen said that the cause of the crash has yet to be determined, but alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been a factor.

“The investigation is still underway for that. There’s nothing to indicate that (drugs and alcohol were a factor) but of course an autopsy is being conducted and that will rule out that for sure,” Elsen said.

He said it is hard to say how long the investigation will take but that the autopsy results could take several days to a couple of weeks. He said the final autopsy results will be the last part they will be waiting for to determine the cause of the crash.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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Wages

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at large companies. However, employers with fewer than 10 employees need to only pay for 40 hours of sick leave a year. These sweeping changes will go into effect Feb. 21, 2025. For some, it’s a step toward a living wage for workers. For others, it’s a hit to businesses across the state and possibly tipped workers.

How this happened

This ruling was years in the making. It’s the result of wrangling to keep the issue off the ballot in Michigan by legislators against the changes.

It started with two petitions in 2018 that received the required number of signatures to potentially appear on the ballot.

One petition would have given workers gradual wage increases until the minimum wage became $12 in 2022. After 2022, the wage would be increased each year, as determined by the state, according to inflation. The minimum-wage gap between tipped workers and all other workers, 38% in 2018, would be eventually closed by 2024.

The other petition required employers to give employees one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked per week.

The Legislature adopted the unaltered initiatives in September 2018. This kept them off the ballot and allowed lawmakers to alter them.

They did this in two bills. One caused the minimum

wage increases to not exceed $12 until 2030 and removed the increases for tipped workers. It also removed increases to the wage based on inflation. The second made changes to sick time. It exempted employers with under 50 employees from providing paid sick time. It reduced the amount of paid sick time hours for larger businesses from 72 hours to 40.

The changes, led by Republicans, were approved along

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party lines by margins of 60-48 in the Michigan House of Representatives and 26-12 in the state Senate in a lame duck session in December 2018. They were signed by then-Gov. Rick Snyder and went into effect March 29, 2019.

In the Michigan Court of Claims, it was determined that the Amended Wage Act and the Amended Earned Sick See WAGES on page 9A

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LeAnne Akpan waits upon customers at Ford’s Garage in Novi Sept. 5. Pictured from left are Kathy Eriksen, of Highland Township; Sandy Caldwell, of Walled Lake; and Dorothy Sinelli, of Commerce Township.

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NEWS & NOTES

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VETERANS DAY ESSAY CONTEST

The city of Novi is inviting high school students to participate in a Veterans Day essay contest. Students are asked to write an original 300- to 500-word essay on one of the following topics.

1. Letters to a veteran: Expressing gratitude, compose a letter to a veteran, either someone you know or an anonymous hero, expressing your thanks for their service. Highlight the personal impact their sacrifices have made on your life and the lives of others in the community.

2. What freedom means to me: Discuss the freedoms you value most and how they are protected by veterans’ sacrifices. Reflect on how different life might be without these freedoms, and why it is essential to honor those who have served.

3. The values veterans teach us: Write about the core values that military service instills, such as courage, loyalty and dedication. Provide examples of how these values are exemplified in veterans and why they are important for maintaining a strong society.

In order to be eligible for the contest, the student must live, work or attend school in Novi. Entries can be submitted via email to kkieser@cityofnovi.org. The subject of the email should be “2024 Veterans Day Essay.” Entries must be written in 12-point Century Gothic font with the provided prompt as the title and saved as a PDF.

The contest will be judged by Novi Mayor Justin Fischer; Mike Longo, senior vice commander of the VFW Post 1519; and Julie Farkas, Novi Public Library director. Essays will be judged on clarity, relevance to theme, originality and emotional impact.

Winners will read their essays aloud at the city’s Veterans Day celebration on Nov. 7. The winning essays will be included in the event’s program materials.

For more information, contact Kit Kieser, Older Adults Services manager, at kkieser@cityofnovi. org.

MICHIGAN WOMEN’S EXPO COMING TO SUBURBAN COLLECTION SHOWPLACE

The Michigan Women’s Expo will return Sept. 27-29 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. The three-day event will feature hundreds of businesses that are geared toward women and that will be offering products, services, samples and demonstrations. It will also be the first appearance of the Novi Police Department’s pink cruiser fundraiser this year. The expo is scheduled to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Sunday, Sept. 29. Admission costs $13 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-14 and is free for children 2 and younger. For more information, visit KohlerExpo.com.

JOIN THE BUG HUNT

The Friends of the Rouge will host its annual fall bug hunt on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Plymouth Cultural Center, 525 Farmer St. in Plymouth. The event will start at 10 a.m. and go until approximately 3 p.m. The bug hunt gives participants the opportunity to learn about the variety of insects and other critters that live in the Rouge River area. Examples include aquatic insects, crayfish, snails and clams that make their home at the bottom of the Rouge River.

Participants visit sites throughout the headwaters of the Rouge watershed and search for aquatic invertebrates. The presence or absence of these streambed creatures provides the organization with data on the quality of the river water and overall habitat.

Participation is open to those ages 8 and older, but minors need to be accompanied by an adult. Groups of six people or fewer can sign up together. Registration must be completed by Sept. 30. For more information or to register, visit TheRouge.org/Bug-Hunt or email sdavis@ therouge.org.

CEMETERY READY FOR 45TH ANNUAL MICHIGAN REMEMBERS POW/MIA CEREMONY

The POW Committee of Michigan will host its 45th annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Novi. The ceremony recognizes those who have served our country and have not yet returned. It will include a 21-gun salute, the laying of wreaths, and the playing of taps in front of the POW/MIA Memorial. Veterans groups and color guards are welcome to RSVP to Debbie McClain, president, at powmiapineau@outlook.com or to Marty Eddy, secretary/treasurer, at (248) 214-6398.

PINK CRUISER FUNDRAISER TO RETURN THIS FALL

The Novi Police Department will once again be bringing back its pink cruiser to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer. The police vehicle will make its first appearance at the Michigan Women’s Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace Sept. 27-29 and will have several other appearances throughout October. The public is encouraged to donate $5 or more and to write an inspirational or supportive message on the car for those suffering from the disease. Funds collected will go to the Ascension Providence Hospital Believe in Miracles Fund.

The Novi Choralaires singing group is holding an open rehearsal Sept. 17. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet current members, hear holiday music, and decide whether or not to join. The rehearsal will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Novi Middle School, 49000 W. 11 Mile Road in Novi. No audition is required. There is a $60 fee per term to join the group. For more information, visit novichoralaires.org.

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Time Act were unconstitutional on July 19, 2022. This was reversed by the Michigan Court of Appeals, but was ultimately upheld by Michigan Supreme Court’s July 31, 2024, ruling.

“We hold that this decision to adopt the initiatives and then later amend them in the same legislative session (what has been referred to as ‘adopt-and-amend’) violated the people’s constitutionally guaranteed right to propose and enact laws through the initiative process,” the majority opinion states.

Business owners, associations react

Many business owners and associations have decried the decision.

The Michigan Retailers Association released a statement in the wake of the news.

“Bedrock principles of capitalism and a competitive labor market are thwarted by extending the paid leave law to employers with only one employee, dramatically altering the paid leave requirements for those with 50 or more employees, and mandating substantial changes to the minimum wage,” the association stated in a press release.

Other organizations including the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Association of Michigan struck a similar tone in press releases.

Joe Vicari, founder and CEO of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group, spoke out against the changes. The Vicari Group, which in-

cludes mostly Michigan businesses under the Andiamo brand, has over 20 restaurants.

“This ruling will devastate the restaurant industry,” Vicari said in an emailed statement. “Many hard-working people will lose their jobs. Eighty-three percent of the restaurant industry did not want this law to pass!”

Restaurants provide 51% of the meals in the state, according to John McNamara, vice president of the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, which lobbies on behalf of the industry.

On Sept. 5, restaurant workers from metro Detroit had a chance to voice their opinions on the issue of the tipping credit during a media roundtable sponsored by SaveMITips.com at Ford’s Garage in Novi. The event was led by McNamara. State Rep. Kelly Breen, D-Novi, was on hand to hear their thoughts.

Danielle Napper is currently a server at Ford’s Garage in Dearborn and has worked in the industry for 33 years. She said that although she has certifications as a real estate agent, mortgage expert, and is one credit shy of being a registered nurse, serving is her career choice. She said serving allows flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a substantial income. She said that last year alone she was able to generate over $72,000 on paper by working three- to four-hour shifts six days a week.

“If I had to go and make regular wages, $15 or $10 dollars an hour, and work a 40hour week, I would never be where I’m at now,” Napper said.

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Bartender Kara Hogan talks to Nick Rauschenberg, of South Lyon, while she checks his identification at the Ford’s Garage restaurant in Novi Sept. 5.

Davis

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bered Davis as a “silly, funny kid” who always kept a smile on his face and kept the other kids laughing. He also noted how helpful Davis was and how willing he was to take a leadership role for the kids younger than himself.

“He was a kid’s kid,” Buskin said. “Just really loved a sport, wanted to have fun and just really wanted to grow and develop and be coached, but loved the family atmosphere, loved his family, and talked about his family quite a bit as well, too. We were just a bonus family for him, but his immediate family, he loved them quite a bit and just always talked about them. He was a family young man. Very respectful and just was a bright light.”

Buskin recalled the night he got the call that Davis had been shot. He said the news was devastating to hear, as it would be for any young person struck down in this manner.

He knew Davis wanted to pursue playing football in high school, college and beyond, but he also knew he was interested in physical therapy and kinesiology through guests they had at the club.

“To hear especially about him, a young man that I knew, knew had talent, I knew had goals, that wanted to achieve something greater, it was devastating to hear, especially through the act of senseless gun violence,” he said. “We just want justice for

him. We want the people responsible to be brought to justice, and that’s what’s necessary.”

Buskin further advocated for communities, cities, youth organizations and everyone to work together against gun violence.

“This is starting to become a rerun. It’s just a different young man, a young lady, a different organization, a different community, a different city. We just need it to stop,” he said.

“This is a cry for help and making sure that we’re holding ourselves accountable to be the leaders that we stepped up to be in these roles for these young people and set the best examples that we can as coaches, as mentors, as leaders, as residents of these communities. It’s just time to take a stance and stop this,” he continued.

Buskin hopes that anyone with information on the shooting will speak to authorities to help bring who did it to justice.

“We lost an angel,” he said. “We lost a really bright light, unfortunately, due to gun violence. A life was ended very short by somebody that touched so many people in a positive way just by his presence, just by his willingness to want to interact with other young people in groups and things of that nature. But we lost a really, really great young man that I wish everybody would have the opportunity to know, because he impacted so many in a positive way to bring a smile to folks. That’s what we lost.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Curt Dewitt, Aaron Towne, Garrett Baker, Jodie Chapman, Fred Garcia, James Stearns.

Darean Davis was a member of the Detroit City Lions Youth Club football team. He was an athlete on the team who played a host of positions, including cornerback, wide receiver and safety.

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Supporting Women Facing Unexpected Pregnancies

Pregnancy can be a time of joy and hope, but it sometimes comes with worry and uncertainty as expectant women navigate the complexities of preparing for a new life. Another Way Pregnancy Center (AWPC), a nonpro t organization based right here in Oakland County, educates, supports and empowers women facing unexpected pregnancies with compassionate, professional medical care.

“We offer free and con dential pregnancy tests, obstetric ultrasounds and options counseling,” said Executive Director Jennifer Trevathan. “Our clients often come to us unsure about whether they want to parent. We listen to their concerns, openly discuss their options and give them resources so they have all the information they need to make the best decision for their individual situation.”

AWPC can also provide a prescription for prenatal vitamins and doctor referrals for ongoing prenatal care, including those that offer services for free or at sliding or discounted rates.

“We ensure resources are available to help our clients thrive, such as ongoing parenting support programs from birth to the child’s second birthday,” Jennifer added.

These include educational sessions on childbirth, breastfeeding, safe sleep practices, car seat safety, mental health and services for fathers as well. Clients in AWPC’s parenting support programs meet once a month with a parenting advocate and can shop monthly in the center’s baby boutique. The boutique is stocked with essentials such as diapers and diaper rash cream, baby wipes, clothing, formula, cribs and car seats—all donated by community members, churches and local businesses.

AWPC also encourages community building through various family activities. Regular events are planned for clients in metro Detroit including playground meetups, bon res, cider mill visits and pumpkin picking to foster a strong sense of community among clients.

“Our weekly ‘Mom Chat’ gives clients at different stages of motherhood—from newly pregnant to those managing toddlers—an opportunity to share experiences and advice on everything from morning sickness to the terrible twos,” Jennifer added.

In addition to prenatal and postnatal care, AWPC offers resources for adoption by connecting clients with carefully vetted services. They also support women post-abortion through counseling and support in a warm, nonjudgmental environment. “We want to be a place of support, no matter the client’s decision,” Jennifer explained.

All services are funded through private donations, without government assistance. The center thrives on contributions from individuals, churches and businesses, which supply everything from nancial backing to the items available in the baby boutique.

“We are expanding and the need of community support for material goods, nancial support and volunteers has never been greater,” Jennifer said. “Last year we performed 570 free ultrasounds. We served 643 unique clients and had 3,200 client visits. In 2024, we have already surpassed 3,200 client visits.”

Clients are appreciative of the care they receive. One stated, “I just need to thank all of you for what you are doing for so many of us. When I rst came to you guys, I was homeless, pregnant and severely depressed. I had no hope for the next day. Here

I am, 14 months later, encouraged that I am on

had any support. Thank

I am, 14 months later, encouraged that I am on the right track to healing and peace. Without AWPC, I wouldn’t have had any support. Thank you for all you do!”

Now in its 40th year, AWPC purchased a building to make room for the growing demand for its services. They are gearing up for a Grand Opening Celebration at the new location. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and will have an opportunity to tour the building. Registration is required to attend the event. To register, please visit awpcfriends.org/grandopening or call (248) 939-5900. “All are welcome to join us for the Grand Opening Celebration on October 2 at 4:30 pm and to learn more about AWPC’s ministry,” Jennifer said.

Another Way Pregnancy Center is located at 28552 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 300, in Farmington Hills. A Christ-centered ministry, it serves people of all faith traditions. In keeping with its nonpro t, pro-woman mission, the organization does not provide or refer for abortion services. For more information or to schedule a tour, call (248) 939-5900 or visit awpcfriends.org.

Protect your loved ones one last time with the proper planning

You’ve spent a lifetime protecting those you love. By planning today for the eventual tomorrow when you’re gone, you can protect them from having to make the toughest decisions at the worst possible time.

On Sept. 27, Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens will sponsor a panel of experts for a lunchtime discussion at Buddy’s Pizza in Novi, where the important topics of nal arrangements, nancial planning and fraud protection will be addressed.

Brigitte Lute, of Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, will be joined by a nancial expert and a law enforcement professional, and attendees will hear about all of the

important steps that go into “Getting Your Ducks in a Row” through preplanned nal arrangements.

“People need to think about this now, because we spend our lives protecting those people that we love the most. We want to keep them from harm, and anything that we can do to keep our families safe, we do it,” said Sylvia Collins, family service manager at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens. “ is is one of the nal things that we can do for our families. It’s not always about money or being able to pay for nal arrangements. ere are some important decisions that have to be made, and if those important decisions are made in advance, that emotional burden is taken o the people we love the most.” Collins said questions about organ donation, medical intervention, burial or

cremation, or who will handle the nal arrangements are best considered with a clear mind in advance, before we’re called to manage the emotions that come with saying goodbye.

“ ose emotional decisions will stay with

us for the rest of our lives,” Collins said. “If the family hasn’t preplanned, they’re on the phone calling cemeteries. at type of decision has to be made within 24 to 48 hours after a loved one passes away.”

Oakland Hills o ers a planning guide for families that can be created in advance and edited as necessary, so there is something on paper when the inevitable happens to each of us. “As long as these things and these decisions are written down, it moves families from the decision-making process into following instructions,” Collins said.

Founded in 1929, Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, located at 43300 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, is a 137-acre nondenominational nal resting place, set in a beautiful park-like setting. Families of all backgrounds, faiths and religions are welcome.

For more information about the Sept. 27 lunchtime event at Buddy’s Pizza, call (248) 349-2784. For more about Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens and its services, go to oaklandhillscemetery.com.

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the fair was to close, in a parking lot southwest of the Suburban Collection Showplace, where the fair is held, and not inside the fairgrounds. According to police, the incident appears to have been “targeted.” Two 14-year-old boys were shot and taken via ambulance to a nearby hospital where one died from his injuries. The other was released from the hospital Sept. 4.

The deceased was identified as Darean Davis, 14, of Detroit, by University High School in Ferndale, where he was a sophomore.

Davis and the other 14-year-old had taken two Ubers to the fair: One from Detroit to Farmington Hills and another with friends from Farmington Hills to the fair itself, police said.

“It appears this incident may have stemmed from an argument throughout the week which occurred in other communities that carried over to Saturday night and their arrival at the Fair parking lot,” Novi police said in a press release.

“The Novi Police Department responded to and is currently investigating an isolated incident at the Michigan State Fair,” Novi Police Chief Erick Zinser said in a prepared statement posted on the department’s X account shortly after midnight Sunday, Sept. 1. “Two victims were transported to a local hospital; one passed away from injuries. There is no threat to the community.”

Melissa Hill, owner of Bookish Daydreams, had a vendor booth at the fair and described the scene as “utter chaos.”

She said it happened approximately five to 10 minutes before the fair was to close for the evening. Hill said that her fellow vendors said they heard gunshots and she then heard that there was an active shooter at the fair. She said she saw members of a police SWAT team running past her booth inside the Suburban Collection Showplace with rifles and instinctively pulled her young son back.

“People were running everywhere and throwing their plates. Food was all over the ground. There were drinks spilled everywhere; it was chaos,” Hill said.

She said she had never seen so many police in one place before.

According to police, this was because the initial police radio traffic call came out as “an active shooter,” which prompted a very heavy police response from several surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Police were investigating at the scene until approximately 4 a.m. Sunday.

The investigation remained ongoing as of Sept. 10. Police had not much information in the way of a description available. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Novi Police Department at (248) 348-7100.

As a result of the shooting, the State Fair increased its safety measures and cut back its evening hours. There was also an increased police presence at the event and attendees were asked to go through metal detectors.

“The Michigan State Fair and community law enforcement partners are committed to the safety of the guests and participants. Safety is the top priority and the State Fair had increased safety measures in place including weapons detection systems and increased police presence onsite,” a fair representative said in the prepared statement on its website. “After review of the incident with law enforcement officials, community leaders, and the Michigan State Fair operations team and Executive Committee, the Michigan State Fair will continue to operate with even further additional police presence and important adjustments to the closing hours and policies.”

The fair closed at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, which is three hours earlier than previously scheduled on Sunday and two hours earlier than previously scheduled on Monday. All attendees under the age of 18 were required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enter the fair.

“The Michigan State Fair is continuing this effort on behalf of the vital agricultural and livestock community and to honor and carry on the commitment to revive the great tradition of the Michigan State Fair,” the representative said in the posted statement.

Ticket refunds were to be available for those who desired one and who didn’t scan their ticket.

Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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Danielle Kourtakis hails from the United Kingdom but works as a server/bartender at Ford’s Garage in Novi. She said that while it’s true that they don’t have tipping in the U.K., restaurants there don’t offer the same type of service. She said at U.K. restaurants, customers get a menu, there will be a number on that table and they have to go find a worker and give them their order, and when the food is ready, customers often will have to go retrieve the food themselves.

“I think that the tip credit is so widely misunderstood that we need you to advocate for us to keep this tip credit,” Kourtakis said to McNamara and Breen. “I think that at a baseline what the tip credit is, is an agreement between myself and my boss, that he has the ability to pay me 38% of minimum wage, and in return for that he provides me with an environment where I can make a lot more money than that. We also have an agreement where if I don’t make that much money, that he will make up the difference. I did the math, and if you traded me my tips from last month, which was probably one of my slower months, for a minimum wage paycheck, I would have taken a 200% pay cut. That’s a huge impact on my household.”

She said servers need the tip credit to remain in order to pay for their expenses such as mortgages, child care and college tuition.

“I think that our industry is being used as a pawn,” she said. “This institution that’s advocating for this is making people believe that they’re doing us a favor or that my boss is getting away with something by not paying us the full minimum wage, and that is absolutely not the case. I think education on this issue is key.”

Billy Downs, owner of Ford’s Garage, said that if this bill goes through as scheduled and the tipping credit is eliminated, the

prices of food at his restaurant will go up at least 25%, and he will have to streamline servers down to two-thirds of what he currently has. He said at Novi there are about 30 servers.

“The biggest thing is if this goes through, I’m going to have to raise prices and that would be such a bummer, because everybody is so tight, and if we raise prices, we are going to lose guest counts and then we are going to reduce staff,” Downs said.

Breen said the thought process behind the initiative was that they “absolutely, positively” want everybody to earn a living wage with just one job. However, she said that with what ended up being created, that “might not be the case.”

“I don’t want to see anything happen to our restaurants. I don’t want to see anything happen to you guys,” Breen said. “So, please understand the intentions are good.”

Breen said the government wants all servers to have good benefits and make a decent wage, and while some restaurants are able to provide that environment for servers, others do not.

“I don’t know what the answer is,” Breen said. “I’m not going to pretend I know what the answer is. What I do know is that there are some people trying to work on a solution.”

She said she fully understands what the servers are saying and wants to hear more from them.

SaveMITips.com and the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association are inviting servers and bartenders to rally in Lansing on Sept. 18.

A ‘landmark victory’

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel praised the ruling.

“This is a landmark victory for Michigan voters and a resounding affirmation of the power of direct democracy,” Nessel is quoted as saying in a press release. “The Legislature cannot manipulate its power to

undermine the will of the people. This ruling sends a clear message that elected officials cannot disregard the voices of their constituents. I am glad to see the Court recognize and respect that the people reserved for themselves the power of initiative, a crucial tool meant to shape the laws that govern them.”

The Restaurant Opportunities Center called the day of the ruling “an important day to remember,” calling the decision a win for working families and democracy.

“This ruling is the answer to economic opportunities and job protections that every worker, every voter and every person— Black, white, Latino, Asian, gay and straight, binary and non-binary, Democrat and Republican, immigrants and Native Americans, young and senior—deserves,” Chris White, director, ROC Michigan, is quoted as saying in a statement. “Together with our coalition partners and allies, I am proud of what we have accomplished!”

The Michigan AFL-CIO also commended the ruling.

“We commend the Court for ruling what we all clearly witnessed back in 2018,” Michigan AFL-CIO President Ron Bieber said in a press release. “The Republicancontrolled legislature’s flagrant disregard for the citizen initiative process has robbed Michigan workers of wages and sick leave for the past five years. Republicans in the legislature quite literally stole out of the pockets of Michigan workers and today’s ruling by the Supreme Court is the first step in righting this wrong and making workers whole.”

Looking for clarity

After the July 31 ruling, Nessel made a motion on behalf of the state of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Treasury and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity on Aug. 21 to clarify several aspects of the change.

“Respectfully, the Michigan Department of Treasury has read this Court’s

opinion in earnest and believes there exist ambiguities as to how to interpret and implement this Court’s directives in accounting for inflation for the graduated wages for the 2025 through 2028 time period,” the motion states.

One consequential piece of Nessel’s motion in regard to tipped workers questions the usage of the word “credit” in the original ruling instead of “rate.” If no clarification is given, LEO will implement a base minimum wage with increases. In the original ruling, this will start out with 48% in the first year, making gradual increases until it hits 100% of the minimum wage by the sixth year. Also being examined is when wage increases would occur starting in 2026.

The court is examining how to calculate the new wage for inflation from 2025 to 2028 and provides five options to do this. Out of the five, it favors starting the calculation from when the law would have begun in 2019. This would set the new minimum wage at $12.48 in 2025 and would cap it at $14.97 in 2028.

“This motion for ‘additional guidance and clarification’ is merely an effort to confuse the court’s clear decision and shows that the state is more concerned with the interest of business owners than the welfare of the working class, including over 350,000 restaurant workers in the state,” Chris White, director of the Restaurant Opportunities Center and one of the plaintiffs in the case, said in a prepared statement. “It’s a stark injustice to question an increase of $2.49 per hour over three years for low-income workers.”

Nessel said the state is looking for a clarification from the court no later than Sept. 15, 2024. If no direction is given, the Department of Treasury will implement the option that starts the calculation for inflation from 2019.

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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that hugs the shoreline of the pinky-shaped peninsula. One of the most scenic highways in Michigan, M-22 has become an iconic brand. Black-and-white M-22 stickers have become ubiquitous on vehicles, kayaks and backpacks all over. The M-22 brand “symbolizes everything we love about up north living — exploring our lakes, dunes, and forests while fostering authentic community connection,” the founders of the lifestyle brand, local adventurers and brothers Matt and Keegan Myers, explain on their company website.

That sums up much of the appeal of the Leelanau Peninsula.

Take a drive along M-22 and the rewards are many: panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan, postcardpretty small towns, vineyards, orchards and small farm stands, selling seasonal fruits, vegetables and more. The route also provides easy access to hiking trails, bike paths, beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which stretches for miles along M-22.

You can pick up M-22 on the west side of Traverse City or in the southwestern corner of Leelanau County near Empire. The 116-mile road begins outside of Manistee, about an hour south. That stretch also makes for a great fall road trip.

But let’s stick to the Leelanau Peninsula.

Even in the thick of summer crowds, Empire exudes the charms of a rural village, with a popular beach just a few blocks from downtown. Smaller than other Leelanau towns, Empire is a great apres-beach stop to grab a burger at Joe’s Friendly Tavern or gelato and chocolate treats from the Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate Shop. This sweet little shop has been around two decades and sources chocolate from Ecuador. Everything is handmade — the truffles and honey caramels are standouts.

Empire serves as the gateway to Sleeping

Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, an outdoor paradise spanning more than 70,000 acres along Lake Michigan. The diverse landscape of clear lakes and streams, dense woods, beaches and shoreline sand dunes draws hikers, bikers, swimmers, beachcombers and more. Stop at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, just east of the intersection with M-72, to learn more about the popular Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. The latter is famous for its one-of-a-kind views of Lake Michigan and the majestic shoreline.

Farther north, Glen Arbor is home to Cherry Republic, the purveyor of all things cherry. Chill and sip cherry-inspired beer or wine at the Cherry Public House. The Mill Glen Arbor is a recently restored grist mill on the banks of the Crystal River. Built nearly 150 years ago, the Mill is now a cafe, restaurant and hotel, earning rave reviews for the restoration and the food, which is seasonal and regionally sourced. The fresh-baked pastries using house-milled grains are a hit too. Clothing, souvenirs and other shops line M-22. New to the neighborhood is the inviting River Club Glen Arbor, a place to relax, indulge in healthy Mexican-inspired fare and local craft beer and ciders. Play the River Club’s 18-hole miniature golf course, where the holes have been designed with Northern Michigan attractions in mind. Live music is on stage daily and you can even arrive by kayak.

The Leelanau Peninsula is home to more than two dozen wineries, many of them producing award-winning wines. A few wineries are located on M-22, including Good Harbor Vineyards, just south of Leland. Pop in the tasting room to sample Good Harbor’s award-winning Pinot Grigio and its unusual red blend, Pinot Noir-Zweigelt, a lovely wine you’re unlikely to find anywhere else.

Leland bustles with tourists throughout the summer, many of them coming to check out Fishtown, a village of shanties along the Leland River that once was a commercial fishing hub. Some fishing still occurs out of Leland, but most of the shanties today are

boutique shops or restaurants. The Manitou Island Transit offers a great day trip to South Manitou Island, part of the national lakeshore. Charter fishing excursions are available from the Leland Township Marina.

On the main street, the Leland Harbor House stocks outdoor and beach clothing — including the M-22 brand — and is a popular stop for locally made Moomers Ice Cream. On the opposite corner, The Leland Mercantile Co. sells everything you need for a picnic, dinner in the airbnb or a trip to nearby Van’s Beach. A block away, the sandy beach is a great place to sunbathe or look for Petoskey Stones or Leland Blue Stones.

Near the tip of the peninsula is Northport, where M-22 turns south toward Traverse City. Just north of town is Leelanau State Park and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, an easy walk from the parking lot. In town, check out the farmers market on Fridays, held across from the marina. It’s one of the best farmers markets on the peninsula, with everything from fresh greens, sweet corn, apples, peaches, lavender, and fresh flowers this time of year. Just an FYI, it’s too late for sweet cherries.

M-22 is the main thoroughfare through Suttons Bay, where you’ll find all kinds of shops, restaurants, a movie theater and a pair of tasting rooms. Gilchrist Farm Winery and

Restaurant is fairly new and its tasting room serves a “hyper-local menu,” with ingredients sourced seasonally and from local farms. At Northern Latitudes Distillery, samples of house-made spirits are complimentary. Be sure to try the horseradish vodka.

Outside of town, Hop Lot Brewing Company exudes an Up North vibe with outdoor seating amid towering trees. Other wineries and cideries can be found along or just off M-22 as you head south.

No trip would be complete without time on the water. In Greilickville, closer to Traverse City, board a specialty cruise on The Discovery, a two-deck touring vessel with a fully enclosed main deck. Cruises include Wine Tasting Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 11, featuring flights of wine from local wineries. Or opt for the schooner Manitou, a replica of an 1800s schooner, similar to those that sailed the Great Lakes. The Manitou’s options include brunch, evening sails, winetasting and Moomers Ice Cream.

Yes, you’re no longer on M-22, but viewing Leelanau from Grand Traverse Bay is a great way to end your road trip and another way to appreciate the distinctive beauty of the peninsula.

Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer.

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