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STARTS VOTERS TO DECIDE COUNCIL RACES/13A SPOTLIGHT ONMAYORAL HOMEAND CITYGARDEN ON 11A The Heritage Celebration is an opportunity to combine fun and history for local residents. This year’s event took place Sept. 22 at Heritage Park.

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The average income of Michigan’s roughly 10 million residents in 2022 was $57,038, compared to a national average of $65,470, says recently released census data. That means for every $1 the average U.S. resident earns, a Michigander

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Event to raise money, CELEBRATING HISTORY awareness for Turning Point HERITAGE IS ON DISPLAY FOR FALL EVENTS FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents recently had a chance to have some fun and learn about history at the same time at the Heritage Celebration, which has become a tradition in Farmington Hills.

The event took place Sept. 22 at Heritage Park.

“The Heritage Celebration is really the kickoff to our hayride season here in Farmington Hills, so in addition to celebrating the fall and the hayride season, we also take that opportunity to celebrate our history, our heritage here in Heritage Park, and beyond into the Farmington Hills community,” said Farmington Hills

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SHERIFF ADDRESSES CRIME RING FOCUSING ON WEALTHY OC SUBURBS

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@cansgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — The county’s affluent neighborhoods have been targeted in what is called a transnational crime ring. Organized and trained thieves have been targeting certain areas of the United States and breaking into homes in search of cash, jewelry, high-end clothing, purses and products.

On Sept. 29, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard shared information and updates on the crime ring at a news conference.

According to Bouchard, these transnational crime groups are made up of individuals from South American countries.

“They are here to exploit a variety of things, and in our situation as relates to the burglaries, it’s high in homes with high net value within those homes,” Bouchard said.

Oakland County is now on their radar; however, they are traveling throughout the United States to carry out their crimes.

“We estimate there are crews and operations all across the country in a pretty substantial number,” Bouchard said.

Bouchard said they are believed to have entered the country in one of two ways, either illegally across the southern border or through the Visa Waiver Program.

He said they purchase fake identification and often overstay their visa and can-

cel their return date. They also are known to establish residency in the areas they are targeting. They do this through fraudulent housing applications or Airbnb.

Bouchard said that in Oakland County, they typically break in around 5-9 p.m. He added that preferred targets are homes that are isolated and back up to wooded areas, trails and golf courses.

According to Bouchard, Oakland County has seen between eight and 11 related cases over a year.

“Oftentimes, they make their entry via an upstairs balcony or windows, or, oftentimes, in the back. If they are going to do windows, they do windows in the back,” Bouchard said.

Bouchard encouraged residents to invest in their home security and make sure security measures are on and tested. He suggests good quality cameras and layered systems throughout the house.

He also urges residents to secure all of their valuables in a heavy-duty safe that is anchored.

If anyone sees something suspicious happening in their neighborhood, they are encouraged to reach out to law enforcement.

“We’d all like to check out suspicious activity 100 times in case one of those could be something that is valuable and actually something in progress,” Bouchard said. “So don’t feel like you are troubling us. That’s what we do.”

LEFT: Fans surround famed boxer Muhammad Ali after he won the Earls Court fight against Brian London in London in this 1966 photo by James Barnor. RIGHT: Drum magazine cover model Erlin Ilbreck is photographed by Barnor in London in 1966.

Photos by James Barnor, provided by the Detroit Institute of Arts

Photographer’s work captures African diaspora and societal changes in Ghana

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

DETROIT — He might not be a household name in America, but Ghanian photographer James Barnor is one of the most famous and influential photographers of the last 50 years.

Metro Detroiters have an opportunity to see a wide swath of his work in “James Barnor: Accra/London — A Retrospective,” which is on display through Oct. 15 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The DIA is the only museum in the United States that will be hosting this exhibition, and it also is the final museum where it is being displayed.

DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons, who called Barnor “a pioneering photographer,” said this “comprehensive survey … offers amazing views on the artist’s native Ghana,” as well as the African diaspora during a time of major social change.

The exhibition features about 170 works from Barnor’s archive of more than 30,000 images, dating from the 1950s through the 1980s. The original exhibition was organized in 2021 by London’s Serpentine galleries, where it was curated by Serpentine Chief Curator Lizzie Carey-Thomas and Awa Konaté, of Culture Art Society.

“This is the first major retrospective of his work,” Carey-Thomas said. “Nevertheless, he has a huge following.”

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Hayrides, games and tours of the Red Barn were all a part of this year’s Heritage Celebration in Farmington Hills. in the past he has helped to provide some historical context for attendees.

“When I have participated in the past I have functioned as a docent in the Spicer House at Heritage Park and convey the design ethos behind this Marcus Burrowes house,” Klemmer stated via email. “I also try to educate people on the importance of historical properties and the resources available to owners to help maintain and celebrate their own historic homes.”

The Heritage Celebration appeals to both children and adults, and Smith shared one of the highlights for kids.

“I think the kids enjoy the farm-chore games and getting to see the farming artifacts, like the old carriages that we pull out from the barn,” she said. “I think that’s a really unique feature of the event. But there’s some folks that are just excited to come and learn more about the buildings and the history because that’s not something we are able to do all the time. … And then the hayrides are a nice bonus, that they’re able to enjoy the park that they just learned all about, along a hayride through the trail.”

The farm games are also one of the stand-out aspects of the celebration for Smith.

“I think one of my favorite things about the event are the really fun, old-fashioned farm games we have set up for the kids,” she

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torical information about the property.

Architect Marcus Burrowes designed what is known as the Spicer House in 1925 for David and Martha Gray.

Part of the inscription reads that, “Burrowes selected the site and built the house to blend with the land, yet retain an historic English architectural form.”

The Grays never lived in the house.

After her husband’s death, Martha Gray gave the house as a wedding gift to Eleanor Goodenough when she married John Spicer in 1935.

“Mrs. Spicer’s home became a working farmhouse on the 211 acre farm, as well as home for her five children,” the inscription reads. “For 47 years, she raised sheep and kept riding horses, while a suburban community developed around her. The City purchased the home and property from her estate in 1985.”

Smith doesn’t know the exact number of people who attended the Heritage Celebration this year, but she estimated that there were at least 100 people there.

History can be a big part of the experience, and she said an element that was added to this year’s celebration was a past and present hike.

“We walk from the Red Barn to the Spicer House … and talk a little about those spaces, what they used to look like, what they were used for, why they look like how they look now, lead folks over to the Spicer House, let them go inside and look around in there, and answer their questions,” Smith said. “A pretty rare treat (because) the Spicer House typically isn’t open all the time for folks to just go in and walk around.”

Ken Klemmer is the former chair of the Farmington Hills Historic District Commission.

Although he wasn’t at this year’s event,

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Farmington Hills Police Department announces promotions

Farmington Hills seeks input for Parks and Rec master plan

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King recently announced the promotion of six personnel, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.

The promotions follow several recent Police Department retirements.

Brian Moore was promoted from lieutenant to captain and now assumes command of the Investigative Bureau.

Chad Double was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and now assumes command of the afternoon shift in the Patrol Bureau.

James Bretz was promoted from officer to sergeant and will serve as a supervisor on the afternoon shift in the Patrol Bureau.

Jason Hammond was also promoted from officer to sergeant and will serve as a supervisor on the afternoon shift in the Patrol Bureau.

Muhieddine Turk was sworn in to his new role as an officer with the Farmington Hills Police Department.

Turk will be assigned to the Patrol Bureau as he enters the department’s Field Training Program, according to the release.

Timothy Shingleton was promoted from cadet and was sworn in as a police officer. Shingleton will also be assigned to the Patrol Bureau as he enters the department’s Field Training Program, the release states.

Farmington Public Schools seeks residents to join committees FARMINGTON — According to a press release from Farmington Public Schools, during the spring of the 2022-23 school year, a variety of stakeholder groups provided extensive feedback on the focus for the next three to five years to assist in prioritizing the strategic initiatives for the district.

The themes that emerged from community feedback have been categorized and grouped into “Strategic Initiatives,” with four initiatives being Collaborative Professional Learning that Supports Equity and Innovation; Culture of Equity and Innovation; Health and Wellness through Social and Emotional Learning; and Innovation for Teaching and Learning.

“In August 2023, the District Leadership Team met to review the feedback themes in order to draft initiative statements,” the release states. “Using that information, the team worked with KnowledgeWorks facilitator, Ms. Laura Hilger, to identify key statements and target/focus areas that best describe the work over the course of this strategic plan.”

According to the release, Collaborative Professional Learning that Supports Equity and Innovation “will

FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills is asking for public input as the city’s Special Services Department lays out its five-year parks and recreation master plan, according to a press release.

Community members who utilize city amenities, regardless of residency, are invited to complete a brief survey that will help guide future parks and recreation decision making, the release states. Community feedback can be provided until Tuesday, Oct. 31, in a brief online survey at FHgov.com/ParksRecMasterPlan. According to the release, the survey responses will be reviewed during development of the five-year parks and recreation master plan, which allows the city to remain eligible for state and federal agency grant funding.

“We take great pride in offering a beautiful parks system, and one of the most robust recreational and cultural programs in the state,” Farmington Hills Director of Special Services Ellen Schnackel, stated in an email. “We look forward to hearing from the community to better understand their needs and desires, including what’s working and where we can improve.”

The city’s Special Services Department offers recreational and cultural opportunities and events for individuals of all ages, abilities and interests, according to the release. The Hawk and the Costick Center are home to some of the activities offered by the city of Farmington Hills.

become a system that works collaboratively, is constantly learning and adapting, is inclusive of all learners and voices through needs-driven professional learning that builds the capacity of ALL staff in supporting innovative and equitable practices.” The Culture of Equity and Innovation “will create sustainable, intentional systems to support equity and innovation through active engagement in creating a culture that expects and allows for equity and innovation without barriers.” Health and Wellness through Social and Emotional Learning “will focus on the physical and emotional well-being of students, staff and families, recognizing the importance of staff caring for themselves, as well as expanding their awareness of individual student needs infused into daily practices.”

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said. “So they get to participate in, essentially, what are farm chores, but we make them into games for the kids. They get to wash clothes on a washboard and hang them to dry; they get to collect eggs from a little mini chicken coop in a basket, pair them up, and see how many they can collect. … They get to pick up fake poop, so they go around with a little shovel.”

Tours of the Red Barn on the property can also draw a crowd.

“We have some areas staged to show what it may have looked like when the barn was in use. So, for example, we have a tack room set up where there’s saddles and the things that may have been necessary to care for horses that the family likely had either living near the barn or across the road where this old stables building was,” Smith said.

“So, we had that set up there so folks can see what that may have been like.”

Those who like to get an actual glimpse into history can also be in for a treat when visiting Heritage Park.

“We have really interesting old photographs of what Heritage Park used to look

like before it was a park, when it was farmland, when the family lived here,” Smith said.

“That’s a cool way to give folks that sense of place, how things change over time, and the work that has been done to maintain this as a natural area and a park as well. I think that’s really interesting to see those old photographs, kinda side-by-side with some places — what they look like now.”

Although this year’s Heritage Celebration event has come and gone, there are still opportunities for people to partake in some fall fun at Heritage Park.

According to Smith, hayrides are scheduled every Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. through

Income

“People have to realize Michigan is no longer a rich state.”

capita income. Michigan was 16th in 1999, before a steady decline.

That’s offset somewhat by a lower-thanaverage cost of living — the state ranks 35th in that measure. Still, the data indicate that Michigan residents today are, on average, worse off financially than their parents, when compared to other states.

“People have to realize Michigan is no longer a rich state,” said Eric Lupher, the president of Citizens Research Council.

“Michigan used to be a high-income state — the birth of the middle class, arsenal of democracy and all that stuff — and we’ve hit a new low as a state.”

Most of the state’s economic indicators are below average today. Michigan ranks 37th in median household income, 34th in the percentage of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and 49th in population growth since 2000, a factor that discourages companies from expanding their Michigan operations or moving to the state.

Complicating revitalization efforts is the United Auto Workers strike now entering its second month. It has cost the U.S. economy

about $4 billion so far, with Michigan bearing the brunt.

Changes in the auto industry over the past 40 years account for some of Michigan’s slump from a wealthy state to the poorest in the Midwest, said Brian Calley, the president of the Small Business Association of Michigan.

There are fewer autoworkers today than a generation ago, and they are paid, adjusting for inflation, less than their parents.

“The drop really tracks with the change in the industrial economy and the amount of income you can make in those areas,” Calley said.

Calley suggests the examine its K-12 education system, which scores below average in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called the Nation’s Report Card. In 2022, Michigan fourth graders ranked 40th in the country in reading.

“There’s no reason to expect (the economy) will improve until we have an education system that is redesigned to meet the requirements of today’s workforce,” Calley said.

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jobs that require college degrees.

“Until we do,” he said, “we’ll be one of the poorest states in the nation.”

According to Kathryn Ellywicz, a marketing specialist with GreenPath Financial Wellness in Farmington Hills, as inflation and interest rates have increased, so has debtto-income ratios.

“Household debt has risen to $17 trillion in the second quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Reserve of New York,” Ellywicz stated via email. “Many people we speak with are feeling squeezed, living paycheck to paycheck and using credit cards to make ends meet. Households are facing a confluence of factors -- inflation continues to hamper their budgets; personal savings have dwindled; and credit card debt is at an alltime high. In August, 50% of GreenPath Financial Wellness clients were already in – or within $100 of

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Nov. 3. The hayrides cost $5 per person, and are free for those 2 and younger. S’mores kits are also available to enjoy at a campfire at a cost of $1 per kit.

“It’s a beautiful time of year to walk the trails, and the Nature Center’s open late on Fridays in the fall,” Smith said. “So, we encourage folks to come out and enjoy the fall season. (It’s) a really relaxed event and a good way to enjoy time with the family, but also experience the trails and the seasonal change in the park.”

For more information, call the Farmington Hills Nature Center at (248) 477-1135 or send an email to asmith@fhgov.

– a budget deficit. The average balance for GreenPath clients with credit card debt is $15,940.”

Ellywicz shared some ways for people to get the ratio below 40%.

First, reduce spending.

“Make budgeting a part of your regular routine,” Ellywicz stated. “Set aside time each week to ensure your spending is within budget.”

Ellywicz also suggests finding ways to boost income, like gig work as the holidays approach “Avoid applying for new credit or taking on new debt. See if you can delay any major purchases,” Ellywicz stated.

“The lower your interest rate, the faster you can pay off debt,” she stated. “GreenPath works with creditors to lower interest rates, consolidate your debt into a single monthly payment and pay off unsecured debt in 3 to 5 years.”

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Activist Jodee Blanco shares her story with the community at Brother Rice High School Photo provided by Brother Rice High School

HANDLING BULLIES AT SCHOOL AS A PARENT

‘THE WEAPONRY TO PERPETRATE BULLYING CUTS A WIDER AND DEEPER SWATH’

BY MARY GENSON

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METRO DETROIT — When parents find out that their kid is being bullied, or that their kid is the bully, it can be a shock.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five high schoolers have reported being bullied at school.

There are signs victims may show that parents should look out

for, as well as strategies to help rebuild their self-confidence.

Jodee Blanco is a survivor-turned activist and the author of the New York Times bestseller “Please stop laughing at me: One woman’s inspirational story.” She recently spoke at Brother Rice High School, and while she was there, she observed the challenging yet nurturing culture that the school has achieved.

“It was one of the most powerful experiences at a school I’ve See BULLIES on page 18A

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Voters to decide mayoral and City Council races In the Farmington Press’s coverage area, voters will decide a mayoral race and one contested City Council race Nov. 7. Below are profiles for the candidates, who were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. (I) indicated an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.

Farmington Hills mayor

Two candidates are seeking one two-year term.

Kenneth D. Massey

Age: 65 Occupation: Biomedical Scientist; business entrepreneur Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: Lifelong Online campaign information: ken-massey.org Education: Associates Degree – Emergency Medical Technology Bachelor of Science – Biology and Chemistry PhD – Cardiovascular Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Previously and currently held elected offices: CurMassey rent: Farmington Hills City Council Member; elected in 2003.

Past: Farmington Hills Mayor 2015-2019; Mayor pro tem 2006, 2010, 2015.

Top goals: Ensuring that our residents feel that FH is the best city in which to live and raise a family with a focus on health, safety, and welfare of our community. Respect for tax dollars through fiscal responsibility, a balanced budget, and AAA bond rating.

Addressing the issues such as the deer and ensuring recreational activities are available to all regardless of age or fitness level.

Ensuring that your government respectfully works for all residents.

Theresa Rich

Age: 63 Occupation: Small business owner and attorney specializing in Estate-Planning & Probate Law; serves on the faculty of the Wayne State University Mike Ilitch School of Business Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 31 years Online campaign informaRich tion: ElectTheresaRich.com Education: - Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program, SEMCOG Taubman Fellow (2022) - Capella University, PhD in Organization & Management

- Wayne State University Law School, Juris Doctor & Master of Legal Letters (Taxation) - Grand Valley State University, Master’s & Bachelor’s Business Administration (Accounting) - Lake Michigan Community College, Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award (2006) - St. Joseph High School, Distinguished Alumni Award (2018) Previously and currently held elected offices: I served on City Council for four years and was the driving force behind dispatch center improvements and domestic violence task force expansion. For over a decade, I have served on the Oakland Schools Board of Education, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and successfully advocating for meals for 1.4 million schoolchildren in the latest state budget.

Top goals: I am running for Mayor to boost residents’ trust in local government, help our small businesses grow and succeed, and build a stronger, safer community that serves everyone. I know our brightest days lie ahead, and am committed to positioning Farmington Hills as a destination city and place of opportunity for everyone, whether you grew up here, are starting a business or family, or are aging in place.

Farmington Hills City Council Seven candidates are running for one four-year term.

Jon Aldred

Age: 55 Occupation: Engineering & Product Management Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 23 years Online campaign information: www.jonaldred.com Education: Bachelor of Engineering, Loughborough University, UK. Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: Available green spaces, amenities for our Aldred diverse community, and the variety of services for our seniors are some of the reasons people choose Farmington Hills. My vision includes a new approach on how we deal with vacant office build-

ings and apartments in decline, preserving the green spaces we love, and activating a long-term plan for the services provided by the Costick Center. Our brightest days in Farmington Hills are ahead of us.

Jackie Boleware (I)

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: Retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Municipality of residence: 27 Year Farmington Hills Resident Online campaign information: Facebook: Jackie Boleware For Farmington Hills Education: No answer given.

Previously and currently held elected offices: Elected to Farmington Hills City Council in November 2019 Top goals: One of the challenges facing Farmington Hills is moving into the future without raising taxes, and that concern extends to the structural deficit at the Hawk Community Center, Boleware empty office spaces along the Twelve Mile Road and Grand River corridors, an aging infrastructure and the impact of climate change. We must work with all government officials to secure additional funding, neighboring communities for cost saving opportunities, and our Economic Development Corporation for new businesses.

William J. Dwyer

Age: Decline Occupation: Warren Police Commissioner (2017 – present); Former Farmington Hills Police Chief for 23 years Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 38 years Online campaign information: www.electbilldwyer.com Education: Master’s Degree – Wayne State University – Criminal Justice Bachelor’s of Science Degree – Mercy College – Detroit Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Commissioner, 14th District. Elected to 4 consecutive terms (2 years each) from November 2010 to December 2018.

Top goals: My top goals are maintaining public safety in a fiscally responsible man-

ner. A safe community will help expand our economic development. Improving our parks and recreation are another one of my objectives. I pledge to work with elected officials at all Dwyer levels to strengthen our local infrastructure. I also support expanding mental health resources.

Lastly, I pledge to increase transparency and am committed to being accessible to all Farmington Hills residents.

Asim Y. Khan

Age: 56 Occupation: Engineer Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 30 years Online campaign information: www.electasimkhan.com Education: MBA, MSEE, BSEE Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: I want to make FH a welcoming city for all irrespective of their age, race, sex, religion and ethnicity.

I can help with my cost savings background and experience in getting the Khan cost down and offer more services to the people of FH without cutting any of the existing programs.

I want to do more with less. I want to make FH a city where we have the latest technology programs and services.

Valentina Lucaj

Age: 41 Occupation: Attorney Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 12 years Online campaign information: VoteforValentina.com Education: Bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University Juris Doctor Lucaj from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Previously and currently held elected office: NA Top goals: Budget/Economic Development See ELECTION on page 17A

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WATCH Driver speeds away from armed carjacker

FARMINGTON — Officers responded to a shopping plaza in the area of Farmington and Nine Mile roads for a report of an attempted carjacking that had just occurred at 2 p.m. Aug. 30.

Officers met with the victim, who explained that they were sitting in their vehicle when they were approached by a woman who opened the driver side door, pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded the victim exit the car.

The victim quickly sped away, unharmed, and called 911. The suspect left the area in an unknown direction on Farmington Road. She was described as a Black woman wearing surgical scrubs, a head covering and a black surgical mask. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Thousands of dollars in lawn equipment taken

FARMINGTON — Police responded

to an apartment complex in the 33200 block of Farmington Road for a report of a storage shed that was broken into and lawn equipment taken around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 14.

Upon arrival, officers met with the manager and learned that approximately $12,000 worth of lawn equipment had been taken a week earlier.

There were no signs of forced entry, and the manager explained that the locks are changed regularly whenever an employee is terminated. The case was closed due to no suspect information being available.

Check left in mailbox altered and cashed

FARMINGTON — A resident went to the police station Aug. 26 to file a report for check fraud. The woman explained that she had mailed a check for $180 to a lawn service using the U.S. Postal Service mailbox in the area of Farmington and Slocum roads.

Shortly afterward, she noticed the check she had mailed had been withdrawn from her account, but instead of $180, $5,000 had been withdrawn and made payable to a Charles Jones.

The image of the check on her statement showed that someone had altered her check and forged her name.

The victim immediately notified her bank. The case was forwarded to the U.S. Postal Inspector.

Driver resists arrest

FARMINGTON — A police officer stopped a vehicle at Farmington and Nine Mile roads for not having a license plate at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26.

The 26-year-old driver produced ID and the title of the vehicle, but he had outstanding traffic warrants for his arrest from the Livonia Police Department. Livonia police confirmed the warrants. The driver became agitated and fought with officers as they attempted to arrest him on the warrants. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with resisting and obstructing police. A warrant was obtained, and the driver was transported to the Oakland County Jail.

Shoplifter abandons haul

FARMINGTON — Officers responded to Dollar General regarding a retail fraud at 8:48 p.m. Aug. 25. The manager reported that an unknown man had loaded up a shopping cart with items and left the business without paying.

The manager followed the man to the parking lot and yelled at him to stop.

The suspect left the cart and items in the lot and departed in an unknown white vehicle. The case was closed due to no suspect information.

Window sellers cited for lacking permit

FARMINGTON — Police were dispatched to the area of Manning and Cloverdale on a report that four males were going door to door selling windows at 2:30 p.m.

Aug. 31. Officers located the subjects in the area and ascertained that none of them had a permit from the city to solicit door to door.

All four were cited for soliciting without a permit.

Business reports check fraud

FARMINGTON — An officer was dispatched to a business in the 23000 block of Power Road for a report of checks that had been fraudulently cashed Aug. 31.

The officer met with the business’s administrator, who explained that on the day prior, he had discovered that two checks, one for $49,979.00 and one for $42,722.94, had been fraudulently obtained, altered and cashed by two unknown people from out of state.

The business is working with its bank to get the charges reversed.

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SHUT DOWN DRAFTS TO CONSERVE A HOME’S COMFORT METRO DETROIT — You don’t have to look out the window to know that the seasons are changing. But as the days gradually grow darker and colder, sometimes it’s easy to feel that change if chilly drafts sneak through a home’s doors and windows.

Shlome BenEzra, vice president of WeatherGard, said drafts can cause several problems to a home. While they can affect a resident’s comfort level, they also can open a path for bugs or even small rodents to enter.

And then there is the energy inefficiency.

“It definitely has a pretty drastic effect on heating costs,” BenEzra added.

According to WeatherGard, drafts can happen when there is an imbalance of pressure in the home. And a key entryway for drafts is faulty windows.

BenEzra said improper window installation can create drafts, and he added that “certain builder-grade windows warp after five to 10 years.” The solution to fixing an old, deteriorating window is typically replacement, he said.

Amy Pilarski, Detroit-area general manager from Renewal by Andersen, explained that window drafts can have multiple causes.

For instance, she said, a draft may result from a window track getting clogged with debris, which means that it won’t shut or lock properly.

“I think one of the biggest things that we see is that people don’t clean their windows on a regular basis,” she said. “Oftentimes if the lock won’t line up, they just need to clean out the track debris.”

Some window frame types or materials,

such as vinyl, are also more draft-prone, Pilarski said.

“Vinyl is going to expand and contract with the seasons in Michigan,” she said.

“When it’s hot and it’s cold, a lot of time, the vinyl will get warped.”

Pilarski said most window companies, including hers, will come out and do a free inspection of a customer’s windows. But she said homeowners can also do their part to examine windows for drafts by checking for colder air, condensation, whistling noises, or by looking at the outside of the windows for signs.

“If they see any kind of gap where the caulking will go, that might indicate water leakage or shrinkage of the window,” she said.

“Or there will be gaps in the window, so it’ll start to sag. You’ll actually see a smile effect.

That’s called the ‘vinyl smile.’”

Pilarski said wood and fiberglass window frames need to be painted every couple of years in order to prevent rot. In terms of more long-term solutions, she said Renewal by Andersen offers a composite window frame material made of thermoplastic polymer and wood fiber that resists seasonal wear and tear.

“When you mix those two products together, the wood can’t rot,” she said. “The polymer can expand or retract with the seasons.”

Pilarski added that there are lots of choices out there in terms of energy-efficient windows, from double panes to triple panes and coatings.

“Now a lot of the windows out there come with some kind of coating on the inside that will help reflect or deflect heat,” she explained. “Glass has come a long way in the last 10 years.”

LEFT: Cameron Hunsberger, from Renewal by Andersen, caulks a door at the Howell Nature Center.

RIGHT: Shannon Hunsberger completes the exterior trim on a home’s window replacement.

Photos provided by Renewal by Andersen

Pilarski said preventing door drafts is, in many ways, going to involve the same issues. The age of the door comes into play, as both solid and hollow doors tend to warp over time, especially with Michigan’s seasonal weather, she said.

“Depending on what it is, some things can start going bad after seven to 10 years,” she said. “It’s mostly due to the seasons here because we have such extremes. One minute, it’s hot; the next minute, it’s cold.”

Other possible fixes for door drafts include adjusting the door so that it hinges properly, as well as fixing the caulking or weather stripping around the door if necessary, she said.

“After time, the weather stripping can re-

ally start to show wear and tear,” Pilarski said.

BenEzra also said the wood components of doors can be prone to rot and swelling over time.

“The door doesn’t shut properly. The weather strips don’t hit exactly where they’re supposed to,” he said. “Sometimes you can repair a door depending on the condition it’s in with new weather strips. But more often than not, if it’s deteriorated, it’s time to replace the door.”

Find out more about WeatherGard in Farmington by visiting weathergard.com or by calling (800) 377-8886. Learn more about Renewal by Andersen of Detroit, in Wixom, by visiting renewalbyandersen.com or by calling (586) 352-3527.

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are my top priorities. Since the pandemic, there has been an increase in vacant commercial properties throughout the City, with more to come as businesses do not renew their existing leases. Vacant buildings have a significant impact on the City’s budget, it affects neighboring homes and businesses and creates public safety concerns. I will work with Farmington Hills EDC to attract new businesses to stimulate economic growth for the benefit of all residents.

Alex J. Meyers

Age: 33 Occupation: Tenants’ Rights Attorney Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 4 years

Photographer from page 3A

The Detroit retrospective was co-curated by DIA James Pearson Duffy Curator of Photography Nancy Barr, head of the Prints, Drawings and Photography Department, and African Art Curator Nii Quarcoopome.

“When I first saw photographs by James Barnor … I was struck by their quality and power,” Quarcoopome said.

Barr said Barnor’s work included fashion photography, photojournalism and editorial work. She noted that his images demonstrate his “passion for Ghanian music” and the fact that he is a “gifted storyteller and artist.” She said he also collaborated with Black models to showcase Black beauty.

Quarcoopome said Barnor’s photos showed how African society balanced modernity and tradition during this period.

“No history book can offer the kind of insights his photography provides. … Hopefully this exhibition succeeds in changing perceptions and misconceptions about Africa,” Quarcoopome said.

His subjects have included notable figures such as boxing legend Muhammad Ali and a former Ghanaian president, but Barnor didn’t elevate them above the ordinary people who populate most of his work.

“For James, there is no hierarchy among the images,” Carey-Thomas said. “They are all equally important and he often says people are more important than places.”

Even his advertising work is humancentric, with people dominating the image,

Online campaign information: www.electalexmeyers. com Education: Notre Dame Prep H.S., Central Michigan University B.S. Theatre, Detroit Mercy Law J.D. Meyers Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield Precinct Delegate (2018-2019), Farmington Hills Precinct Delegate (2020-present) Top goals: My top priority is ensuring that we as a municipality are 100% sustainable by 2030. I believe we can accomplish this by building a resilient energy infrastructure, promoting renewable development, and increasing our green spaces. By holding ourselves to the highest efficiency standards, we can lead Oakland County and the state into a green energy future!

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Now in his 90s, Barnor lives in London.

“Each picture has a story,” Barnor said in a video message to Detroit audiences. “I hope you enjoy it.”

A historical timeline is included at the end of the exhibition, where visitors can write out a card about a moment they find significant.

Admission to this exhibition is free with regular museum admission, which means it’s free to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in midtown. For more information, call (313) 833-7900 or visit dia. org.

Mary Newlin (I)

Age: 61 Occupation: Registered Nurse Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills For how long: 36 Online campaign information: FB- Mary Newlin for Farmington Hills City Council 2023 Education: Registered Nurse diploma -Henry Ford Hospital & Bachelor of Science in Nursing -Wayne State University Previously and currently held elected offices: Farmington Hills City Council elected 2019 1st term.

Top goals: Want to continue to be the voice for all residents which is key to making a strong community and my commitment to representing you. To be an advocate for cost efficiency Newlin and to continue why we call this city home. Focus on what housing, what businesses and what services will encourage others to choose our community for the next 50 years and beyond because that is what everyone wants someplace to call home.

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ever had,” she said.

Blanco shared that while bullying has not changed since she was in school, bullies now have new ways to carry out this behavior against their victims. With social media, kids no longer have to spread rumors in person. Now, they can do the damage hiding behind a screen.

“The weaponry to perpetrate bullying cuts a wider and deeper swath, but the impulse of what creates that kind of cruelty remains the same,” Blanco said.

Parenting a victim

Lisa Khoury is a school psychologist in the Grosse Pointe Public School System and is in private practice at Associated Psychologists in St. Clair Shores.

Khoury said that sometimes the first sign parents may notice in their child who is being bullied is social isolation. Changes in friends or social activity may be due to a child wanting to avoid the bullies, or it could be because they were not invited.

Blanco said that it is important to understand that sometimes the more subtle kind of bullying can be the most hurtful.

“Bullying isn’t just the mean things we do. It’s all the kinds of things we never do,” Blanco said.

She explains that bullies can attack in more ways than physical.

“The moment a child starts asking themselves what’s wrong with me is the moment that potential long-term damage from bullying has taken root,” Blanco said. “If you are a parent, you have to be aware that, if your child is lonely or feeling isolated or left out, the potential damage of that can be severe.”

Blanco said the first thing a parent should do to help their child is help them find a brand-new social outlet separate from school. She suggests looking into programs offered by park districts, museums, camps and libraries.

“While you want to work with the school institutionally on the bullying itself,

the first thing you need is to perform triage on your lonely child and give them hope that if they are not fitting in at school, there are still other places where they will fit in and can make friends,” Blanco said.

Khoury said a parent should sit down with their child and talk to them about what is happening. She suggested parents ask their child how they think they can solve this problem, helping them along the way.

“The concept behind that is to empower the students to take charge of the situation,” Khoury said.

Blanco added that working in partnership with the school is essential. She said one of the most common mistakes people tend to make is focusing solely on punishing the bully.

Punishing the bully

When parents find out their child is a bully, Khoury said, they should treat it like a “teachable moment” and practice “restorative justice approaches.” For example, she suggests asking a child who is a bully to write an apology letter to the student they are bullying.

“The most effective way to diminish bullying in a school is to treat the bullies with compassion and engage in restorative practices when it comes to discipline and to help their target to become more socially confident and also to deepen their ability to forgive,” Blanco said.

Blanco said that parents should engage in compassionate forms of discipline if they find out their child is the bully. For example, a bully may benefit from doing random acts of kindness for a different person each day and recording how that person responded to that act and how that response made them feel.

“If you have a kid who’s mean at school, your child is crying out for help,” Blanco said. “Do everything you can to find out what’s causing this hunger and what is causing this cry for help, and work backward from there.”

For more information on Blanco’s story and insights, visit her website at jodeeblanco. com.

CITY OF FARMINGTON SUMMARY OF AMENDMENT TO NUISANCES’ ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON CHAPTER 19, “Nuisances,” FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING TO THE ORDINANCE Ordinance No. C-809- 2023 amends Chapter 19, “Nuisances,” of the City of Farmington Code of Ordinances, to add that non-owner occupied (rental) single and two-family properties and vacant residential properties are required to be registered, inspected, and maintained in order to prevent blight and other factors which could negatively affect neighborhoods and the quality of life within the city. The ordinance adds definitions and the requirements for registration, inspection, maintenance, and a certificate of compliance for single and two-family rental properties and for vacant properties. Penalties for non-compliance are set forth in the ordinance amendment. The full text of the amendment is available on the City’s website https://www.ci.farmington.mi.us and at the City Clerk’s office.

Meaghan Bachman, City Clerk City of Farmington Published: Farmington Press 10/11/2023

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Lease mileage allowance is 10,000 miles per year. Overmileage is .25 cents per mile. Purchase and lease prices include Stellantis consumer rebates including return lease rebates and Chrysler Capital or Stellantis Financial rebates where applicable. Purchase prices, add for tax, title, doc, plates, and destination. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle, prices and payments are accurate at time of printing and subject to change.

Residency and lender restrictions apply, see dealer for details. Exp Oct 31, 2023.

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Autos Wanted

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Condos/Duplexes For Rent

Auctions

For Sale

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL OCEAN FRONT 3/Bedroom, 2½ /Bath Available November 1st-March 31st, Minimum of 3 Months, But can be extended to 4-5 months.

Call Stephen

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

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For more information

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BATHROOM REMODELING

MOUTON'S MASONRY

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BUSINESS SERVICES METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime asphalt shingles. Steel and vinyl siding.

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20yrs-Experience

Cement

FREE ESTIMATES • SENIOR DISCOUNTS

LOVELL MASONRY

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35 yrs experience www.Barryscarpentry.com Free Estimates

248-563-1733 GOT ROT?

Rotten Wood Replacement Specialist All Types of Wood Repair Fascia, Soffit & Siding Painted to Match AMG Applied Services

248-828-7998

ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC. 500-sqft. or more of installed concreteWinter is coming, Fall Special-up to 50% off Driveways, Sidewalks, Stamped-Concrete, Patio's, Aggregate Cement, All-Brick-Work, Porch & Chimney Rebuilds, Tuck-pointing, Military/Senior-Disc.

586-843-8543

CALL TODAY

Chimney Service

POBLETE CEMENT Brick Pavers, LLC. •Driveways •Patios •Porches •Steps •Stamp •Color •Exposed •Floors •Walks •Licensed/Insured 30+years! Troy, MI

CHIMNEYS, INC

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Elite Concrete Services, LLC. WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE PATIOS • DRIVEWAYS SIDEWALKS • FLOORS CURBS • PORCHES Commercial • Industrial Residential 1/3 TO 1/2 THE COST OF REPLACEMENT FREE ESTIMATES

(248) 481-6919 (586) 731-7226

$125 Sweep & Safety Inspection

•Repairs •Dampers •Caps •Crown Repair Next Day Appointment Available

586-431-0591

Cleaning Service ROZE CEMENT LLC

586-604-5393 Licensed & Insured Cement

Cement

248-743-1220 248-496-4964(Cell)

0026-2242

SUBWAY NOW HIRING

Ross estate online auctions. These auctions are open for bidding at Bid.SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC.com 1-800-835-0495.

0325-2341

Help Wanted General

AUCTION Huge Equipment Consignment Auction. 1484 N Townline Rd., Gaylord MI. October 7, 10am. Fleet Vehicles, ATVs, Farm Equipment, Implements and Attachments, Shop, Lawn & Garden. Leist Auctioneers MichiganAuction.com 833-3232BID

CONCRETE, MASONRY & LANDSCAPING

10% Off Pre-Spring!

•Driveways •Patios •Brick/Stone •Pavers •Sidewalks Free-Estimates Requests: roze cementllc@gmail.com

Andre-586-354-7791

586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING

***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning!

Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!

Chimney Service ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

•Chimney Cleanings Starting at-$130 & up incl. 21pt. inspection •Chimney-&-Porch Repairs •Brick-Replacement •Tuck-Pointing •Brick-Pavers •Retaining-Walls •Masonry-Repairs •Gutter Guards Senior-Military-Discounts

586-719-1202

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

248-890-8830

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Creations of Christmas

2 BROTHERS PAINTING

2023 SPECIALS

Custom Deck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, Decks Removed, Composite, Treated & Cedar Materials, Custom Railing Materials, Custom Fence Installation.

586-260-5218 Drywall

LAKESHORE DRYWALL Master Finisher Small and Large Repairs Small Hang Jobs Any Size Finish Jobs Done Perfectly Shon- 586-801-6190

Electrical BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured.

30-yrs.-experience.

Call for free-estimates.

Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day.

10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

Hotchkiss Electric

586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028

586-755-3636 Father & Son

Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

Same-Day-Service!

All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts!

Visa/MC /Lic./Insured

Hauling & Waste Removal ***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL

Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all!

Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!!

Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts

586-634-1152

(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines.

ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work!

License#-6111359

Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot.

5”&6” Gutter Cleaning.

Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.

586-778-3393 586-531-2111

248-828-7998

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever!

LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection.

Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today.

15% off Entire Purchase.

10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709

GUTTER, POWERWASHING, & WINDOW CLEANING Veteran/Firefighter Owned/Operated championwindow cleaning.net

248-881-5093 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI

313-656-9402 Handyman Services A#1 REPAIR SERVICES: GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps

248-892-1927

·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES ·CUSTOM KITCHENS ·COUNTERTOPS *Granite*Quartz* ·Custom Bathrooms ·FIREPLACE TILE *FREE ESTIMATES*

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

BURLY GUYS JUNK REMOVAL

removes ANYTHING! Appliances, furniture, basement cleanouts, hoarders all welcome!

Call or Text

248-224-2188

**CLUTTER GUY'S**

Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!

586-258-6672 Home Improvement

A1 PETROLERE CONSTRUCTION

& Handyman Services Kitchen, Bath, Basement Remodeling, Decks, Interior/Exterior Painting, Licensed/Insured Credit Cards Accepted

586-954-2708 EXTERIOR REPAIRS LLC.

Since 1999 Roofing, Siding, Gutters and More!

Reliable Ask, We Might Do It! FREE ESTIMATES

Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING

Sod Installation, Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal.

Mulch, Garden Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Pavers, Powerwashing Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal

586-634-0033 ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES

Drainage System Professionals New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted

KELLY'S KITCHEN DESIGN

Cabinet Painting Custom Cabinets Counter Tops & Everything in Between.

Call/Text Us For Your Kitchen Transformation.

0325-2302

FALL SPECIAL! 10% OFF Specializing in Great Rooms, Special Pricing For Decks, Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial.

Special pricing for vacant homes.

Senior Discount, Free-Estimates, Insured.

•Residential/Commercial •Interior •Power Washing •Insurance •Drywall •Plaster Repair •Clean-outs •Home Repairs •Senior-Discounts.

•Guaranteed-Work.

•25-yrs Experience.

ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs.

Wood-Staining.

Wallpaper-Removal.

Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References.

Free-Estimates

586-354-3032 248-974-4012

FARR'S PAINTING

Interior/Exterior Wood & Drywall Repairs Mold Remediation Free Estimates Certified Mold Inspector

248-345-3308

Lawn Maintenance

PRO TOUCH PAINTING LLC.

Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *Spring Clean-Ups *Lawn Cutting *Licensed Fertilization *Aerating & Thatching

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248-242-1511 Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

PETE'S PAINTING

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SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Fall-Clean-ups, Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Pavers/Patios, Retaining-Walls, Shrub/Tree-Trimming & Removal, Mulching, Sprinkler Blow-Outs, Gutter-Cleaning, Snow Removal, 35-Years in Business Free-Estimates

586-727-3924

888.572.0928 586.585.1862 www.MotorCityPlumber.com

586-792-3117

Free-Estimates

586-719-1202

Restriction May Apply

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$50 OFF Sump Pump Installation * $30 OFF Any Plumbing Service

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Painting

(586)229-4267 American Painting

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586-343-4005

A.M.G. Gutters & Downspouts. Owner operated.

Seamless gutter installation and repair specialist. Builders License #2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com Fully Insured

MR. BACKSPLASH

586-360-0681

Home Repairs CASTLE ELECTRIC

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

Financing Available

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All Work Guaranteed.

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Senior Discount/Insured.

EMERGENCIES HAPPEN! We Stay Open 24/7 To Handle Any Plumbing Problems Day Or Night!

Licensed & Insured EAplumbinganddrain.com Contact us anytime! 586-477-7777

Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior.

Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry.

30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured.

Credit-cards accepted.

586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!

0335-2330

Painting

Painting

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CIAL

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Plumbing

Call or Text Us Today!

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248-894-5804

MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

248-904-5822 WOW PAINTING Residential/Commercial

Interior/Exterior Quality Painting Drywall Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Exterior Wood Replacement, Epoxy Flooring, Insured Free-Estimates

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wowpaintingmi.com

Lic.#8109852

WATERWORK Plumbing.com

Plumbing

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25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!!

Serving The Tri-County-Area

10%/Senior/Military/Discounts

Lic#-8004254

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FALL-SPECIALSClean-up, Up to 30%-Off!!!

Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs We accept major credit-cards.

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586-733-3004

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MICHAEL NORTON BUILDER

Windows-SidingGutters-Roofing All Phases of Home Renovation $500-Off Any Complete Roof or Siding Job Free-Estimates Licensed/Insured Specializing in Insurance Claims Family Owned/Operated Since 1965

586-436-9600

AAA all star repairs as low as $225.00* Gutter repairs, Flat-roofs, Reroof, New-roof, Residential /Commercial Call Silversmith Maintenance

248-707-4851

Accept credit cards Family-owned Over 30 years exp.

Tree Service DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB

30%-FALL-DISCOUNT INSURED, Emergency Storm Damage, Large Tree Removals, Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates.

10% Senior-Discounts.

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Tree Service ELITE TREE SERVICE

"Bringing 30 years of experience to your door!"

Tree trimming, removals & stump grinding. Insured & FREE estimates with fair prices!

Firewood For Sale

586-756-0757

•Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing

248-542-8022

Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

SWEET TOOTH

248-495-3512

PEAK PAINTING

FREE

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Decks/Patios

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• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates

Call Frank 248-303-5897

CITY ROOFING

Family Owned & Operated

Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee

Complete Interior/Exterior

LET US DO THE WORK!

We’ll decorate your home or business this holiday season.

Inside or out! Our lights or yours!

Free Estimates

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

0355-2235

Painting

REFERENCES AVAILABLE

Roofing

Plumbing

Home & Holiday Decorations

ACROSS 1. *Bow Wow Wow’s “I ____ Candy” 5. Money source 8. *____’s Root Beer 11. Pelvic parts 12. Start of something big?

13. Round openings 15. RPM gauge 16. Cantina cooker 17. Car sound, to a toddler 18. *Ninepins namesake 20. Kiln for drying hops 21. They had 22. Division, abbr.

23. Informal wear 26. “Tail” on letter C 30. Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings 31. Real estate sale agreement 34. Denials 35. 9 a.m. prayer 37. Even, to a poet 38. *Desert plant harvested for sweet syrup 39. Forbidden 40. Quickly or slowly, e.g.

42. *Sweet ____ brew 43. Breathe in 45. Westernmost city in Germany 47. Soldier’s bed 48. Mensch, alt. sp.

50. Italian car brand 52. *Jolly livestock raisers?

55. Russia’s hard liquor 56. Ctrl + Z 57. Consumes food 59. Checks out 60. Famous French couturier (1905-1957) 61. Heavy Metal’s Quiet ____ 62. Caustic soda 63. Newsman Rather 64. Kill, as in dragon DOWN 1. Clever humor 2. Unfortunately, exclamation 3. Actor Nolte 4. Island in French Polynesia 5. *Donut filler 6. Checked out 7. Bleats 8. Rocky & Bullwinkle and Mary Kate & Ashley, pl.

9. To a very great

degree (2 words) 10. Not bright 12. Sacred choral compositions 13. Roundish 14. *Sweet tooth, technically 19. *___ Musketeers, spelled out 22. Drops at dawn 23. *____-Frutti 24. Highlander’s dagger 25. Sage and rosemary 26. *Scoop holder 27. Averse 28. “Drove my chevy to the ____” 29. Southeast Asian org.

32. Relinquish, as in property 33. Clergyman’s title, abbr.

36. *Single serving treat 38. Embarrass 40. Arthur, to friends

41. Hard feelings 44. I to Greeks, pl.

46. TV’s “Where everybody knows your name” 48. Opposite of depression 49. “____ ____ a high note”

50. Same as fogey 51. Inactive 52. “Ant-Man” leading actor 53. Not top-shelf in a bar 54. Greek portico 55. Radio knob, abbr.

58. Farm pen

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Berkley Beverly Hills Bingham Farms Birmingham Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Township Center Line Clawson Clinton Township Eastpointe Farmington Farmington Hills Ferndale Franklin Fraser Grosse Pointe Harper Woods Harrison Township Hazel Park Huntington Woods Keego Harbor Lathrup Village Macomb Township Madison Heights Mt. Clemens Novi Oakland Township Orchard Lake Pleasant Ridge Rochester • Rochester Hills Roseville Royal Oak • Shelby Township Southfield St. Clair Shores • Sterling Heights • Sylan Lake Troy Utica Warren West Bloomfield

OCT. 12-14

‘A Jukebox for the Algonquin’: Comedy about “sex, drugs and rocking chairs,” 8 p.m., 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmingtonplayers.org

Robin M. Sales Rep.

OCT. 14

UFOs and Celestial Objects: Presentation from 11 a.m.-noon, then view partial solar eclipse outside, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, register at farmlib.org

OCT. 19

Mark R. Sales Rep.

Dave R. Sales Rep.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE WE ARE THE COMMUNITY!

• 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org

OCT. 20-22

Farmington Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays until Nov. 4, Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave., facebook.com/FarmingtonMarket

OCT. 21

Halloween Science 2023: Pumpkin launching with three-ton trebuchet, spooky selfie station, speedy cockroaches, scavenger hunt and more, costumes encouraged, noon-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299

OCT. 28

Trick or treat: 2-5 p.m., meet at Bar Louie at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk, 44375 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, (248) 348-8762 Trick or treat: Noon-2 p.m., participating businesses in downtown Farmington, downtownfarmington.org

OCT. 22

ONGOING

OCT. 26

Victorian walks: 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in October, meet at Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, downtownfarmington.org

Autumn Nature Walk: Guided tour, 2-3 p.m., Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary, 4700 Pontiac Trail, gwbhs.org/events Paranormal investigations: Photos, audio and video presented by Southeast Michigan Ghost Hunters Society, 6-7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, free but registration required, wblib.org

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Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 252-6962

Thursday Afternoon Club: STEM projects, healthy activities and more, grades 3-5, 4 p.m. every Thursday until Nov. 30 (except Nov. 23), Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, register at farmlib.org

Book sale: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-0300

Your Community. Your Business. Your News.

ONGOING

Women of Vision 2023 Benefit Luncheon: Supports National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, features guest speaker John Quiñones of ABC News, 9:30 a.m.2 p.m., Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills, ncjwmi.org/women-of-vision-2023 ‘Angels of Bataan’: Story of female Army and Navy nurses who were prisoners during WWII, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 2 p.m. Oct. 22, Mercy High School, 29300 W. 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 893-3513

Anna B. Graphic Designer

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

Group hayrides: Time slots starting at 5:30 p.m., Oct. 12-13 and 19-20, Marshbank Park, 2805 Hiller Road in West Bloomfield, register at wbparks.org

Zoo Boo: 2-6 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and 20-22, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, zooboo. detroitzoo.org

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Concerned citizen reports domestic incident

NOVI — A concerned citizen contacted police at 10:05 p.m. Sept. 3 after reportedly witnessing a man pull a woman’s hair during an argument in the Chase Bank parking lot at Grand River Avenue and Beck Road and then get back into a blue Dodge Charger and head westbound on Grand River. Officers located the vehicle at the Sunoco gas station at Grand River and Flint Street.

The woman told police that they had been at the Michigan State Fair. She said that when she went to use the bathroom and tried to squat over the porta potty, she accidentally peed on her shorts, according to the report. When she told her fiance that she wanted to go home and change her clothes, they reportedly got into a verbal argument in the parking lot.

The woman said that during the argument, she grabbed his hair and pulled it down toward the ground, according to police. She told police that she dropped all of her body weight down to pull him down due to him being much larger than she is. While she was pulling his hair, he pushed her to get her off of his hair, she told police. She fell to the ground but was not injured, according to the report. She stated that nothing further happened.

Police arrested the woman for domestic violence. According to the report, she was very upset and started yelling and thrashing around in the rear of the vehicle. She was jumping up and down and hitting her hands and handcuffs on the back seat and might have tried to hit her face on the divider in the back seat, the report said.

Police said she attempted to pick up her left knee to strike a responding officer and leaned her upper body at him; however, the officer was able to push her knee down and stop her before it happened, the report said. He informed her that she would be charged if there was any damage to the vehicle and if she hit an officer, and she eventually calmed down, the report said.

During a search of her person, a clump of hair consistent with her fiance’s hair was found in the right front pocket of her shirt.

“That does not look good for me,” she said after police made the discovery, according to the report.

She later said on the phone that officers found hair in her pocket and that they were keeping it on the counter, so they must be using it as evidence, the report said.

Officers also spoke with the man, who reportedly was screaming at his fiancee, “This is what you wanted.”

When asked what happened, he told police he

was trying to put his fiancee in the car because she was “acting manic” when a bystander noticed and called the police. He told police that he did not hit his fiancee.

According to the report, when asked if there was an altercation between them, he said, “She is the one that was pulling my hair,” and he told a similar story to that of his fiancee. He added that an unknown man yelled at him, “Don’t hurt her,” and tackled him to the ground. The incident, happening at the fair, was then de-escalated by Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies and the couple left.

However, they stopped at the bank and his fiancee got out and started “acting crazy,” according to the report. He said he tried to pick her up and put her back in the car. During that time, he heard someone yell, “Leave her alone.” He said he managed to get her in the car, and they drove to the gas station.

Police reported that they noticed a scratch on the left side of his face, which he said was old, and that he was missing strands of hair from his head. He said he did not want to pursue any charges toward his fiancee and refused to write out a statement, police said. The woman’s mother was called to the scene to pick up the vehicle.

funds to purchase a MoneyPak card and give the card’s registration number to the caller.

The employees realized this was suspicious before giving him the numbers.

Dog stolen in home break-in

Land reportedly sold without permission

SOUTHFIELD — A man reported to Southfield police that his child’s ex had attempted to gain access to their home through forced entry to the garage to retrieve a dog between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18.

The dog was taken, and damage was done to the door as a result.

Driver points handgun at fast-food employee

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to the 28000 block of Telegraph Road at 2:19 a.m. Sept. 19 after an individual pointed a handgun at a fast-food employee.

The suspect vehicle was later located, as well as the handgun. The occupant was arrested.

Business targeted by scammers

TROY — The Haagen-Dazs ice cream store at 2800 W. Big Beaver Road was targeted by scammers Sept. 15.

Employees told police that they were contacted by an unknown male claiming to be the store manager. The man told them that their IT department had been compromised and that they needed to remove the money in the store from the cash register and safe and then deliver the money to the nearest retailer, where they were then instructed to use the

Freezer stolen from garage

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between Sept.

2 and 9, an unknown person or persons stole a freezer from an open garage, according to a police report.

The freezer reportedly contained fish.

The value of the freezer was reported to be $375.

The case was turned over to detectives for review.

Alleged fraudster returns

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated Sept.

11, the owner of a business on Haggerty Road stated that an individual who previously used a stolen credit card called to make another appointment to have her nails done.

After arriving for the appointment, the female reportedly gave a false name to police officers.

Detectives were set to review the report and potentially pursue charges for obstruction.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Airline Drive reported Sept. 12 that he was the victim of a potential fraud.

The resident reported that two land lots that he owns were sold without his permission.

“It appears that the realtors did not confirm that the seller was not the owner,” a report states.

Over $300,000 in funds was transferred to the suspect.

No further information was provided.

Man attacked, bike stolen

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown male suspect attacked a Madison Heights man, 73, while he was in the area of John R Road and Delton Street, sometime between 8 p.m. and 8:25 p.m. Sept. 15.

After the assault, the suspect stole the victim’s bicycle. Police were investigating.

Teenagers accused of destruction of property

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 a.m. Sept.

12, officers were dispatched to a construction site in the 200 block of Elm for a report of malicious destruction of property.

The project manager reported that in July, two

teenage male suspects entered the property without permission, removed a sliding glass door from its frame and threw a yellow scaffold off of a fourth-floor balcony.

They fled after being confronted by a resident of a nearby building. The damage is valued at more than $15,000. An investigation was ongoing.

Over $500 worth of football gloves stolen from store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a retail fraud that occurred at a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15.

The suspect entered the store and selected 14 pairs of football gloves, worth $539.98. The suspect placed the gloves in a shopping bag and exited the store without purchasing anything.

The suspect was seen leaving the store in a gold color Volkswagen with an unknown license plate. The case was under investigation.

Neighbor confronts possibly armed suspects

FARMINGTON — Officers were notified of a vehicle theft in progress at a residence in the 32000 block of Cloverdale around 6:40 p.m. Aug. 11. A neighbor watched as three males pulled up to the victim’s residence in a red Jeep Grand Cherokee and stole a black Dodge Challenger from the victim’s driveway.

The victim was out of town at the time.

The neighbor attempted to confront the suspects, but one implied that they had a gun, so the neighbor went back to his house and called 911.

Officers arrived shortly after receiving the call, but the Grand Cherokee and Challenger were gone.

Officers obtained surveillance video and still images of the suspects and the Grand Cherokee. The case was forwarded to detectives for further investigation.

Check altered after being placed in Postal Service box

FARMINGTON — A resident said that he mailed a check for $200 using the Postal Service mailbox in the area of Orchard Lake and 10 Mile roads but later noticed the check he had mailed was withdrawn from his account for $2,457.12 instead of $200.

The image of the check on his statement showed that someone had altered his check and forged his name. The victim was able to get his money back from his bank. The case was forwarded to the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office.