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Royal Oak, Shelby and Utica put part of water and sewer Clawson payments voters toin escrow until state settles debt dispute decide changes to charters ON 11A

The Royal Oak Shrine Catholic varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams take a picture to celebrate the school’s annual Pink Out game Oct. 3 at Shrine Fieldhouse.

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Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point

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domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29.3-0 againstforensic examiners program.

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Shrine Catholic volleyball holds annual Pink Out event organization. he sea of pink returned to the Royal Oak Shrine Catholic Shrine was able to raise funds during the game by selling THigh School gymnasium as thePoint volleyball team shirts, baked goods holding 50/50 raffle.

Turning President andheld CEO its Sharman Davenport standsand at the 2021 aevent with Stepping Out annual Pink Out game on Oct. 3 at Shrine Fieldhouse.

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On the Tuesday, Nov. 7, ballot, Royal Oak residents will vote on two charter amendments, while Clawson residents will vote on one.

The first proposed Royal Oak charter amendment seeks to raise the city’s road millage, which had

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The southbound lanes of Woodward Avenue from a vantage point looking north in Pleasant Ridge show some of the road and bike lane construction that has been going on for months. The Michigan Department of Transportation expects the project to wrap up in mid-November.

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FERNDALE/PLEASANT RIDGE — In an update from the Michigan Department of Transportation, construction work on Woodward Avenue is expected to be completed by late November.

MDOT stated in an Oct. 2 press release that the construction work, taking place on Woodward Avenue between Eight Mile Road and Interstate

696, has continued with the building of bike lanes in the right lane of both northbound and southbound Woodward. Other construction work as part of the project includes sidewalk upgrades, drainage improvements, resurfacing and signal work.

“Currently, half of the lanes of northbound and southbound M-1 (Woodward Avenue) between M-102 (8 Mile Road) and I-696 have been resurfaced,” the release states. “Once the bike lanes

are completed, the remaining lanes of M-1 will be resurfaced and final pavement markings will be installed.”

The construction work on Woodward runs through the cities of Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge, which have had to deal with increased traffic and detours for a year.

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PurpleLight coming to Royal Oak ROYAL OAK — The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, or PanCAN, Michigan Affiliate will be holding PurpleLight to “inspire action for pancreatic cancer survivors, caregivers and their families and honor those lost to pancreatic cancer.”

PurpleLight will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Gilda’s Club in Royal Oak, 3517 Rochester Road. According to a news release, PurpleLight aims to shine a “purple spotlight on pancreatic cancer” and give hope for a growing community and honor survivors and remember those who have lost their battle with pancreatic cancer.

“PurpleLight brings the community together to remember who we have lost to pancreatic cancer and honor those who are survivors and caregivers. It reminds us of why it is so important to find a cure,” Lindsay Szela, communications chair for the PanCAN Michigan Affiliate, said in a press release. “Unfortunately, the low survival rate of pancreatic cancer means that the community and family members need to provide support in finding a cure. Survival rates have increased over the past few years, but there is still a lot of work to be done.”

The release states that PurpleLight will include a special reading of names honoring those lost to pancreatic cancer, as well as recognizing current survivors of the disease.

More information and how to register for the event is available at facebook.com/groups/pancanmichigan.

BERKLEY — Articipate will be holding a Halloween show and it’s looking for local artists to participate.

The business’s Halloween Art Show will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at 3833 12 Mile Road in Berkley. It will run until Nov. 10.

According to Articipate’s website, the show will feature a variety of artworks in any medium, as long as they are Halloween-themed. Ideas can range from haunted landscapes, ghoulish portraits, monster drawings or anything else that can be imagined.

“All artworks must be original and created by the artist submitting them. There is no entry fee, but selected artists may pay a display fee of $5. There is a 30% commission fee on sold work,” the site reads.

Artists can submit a digital image of one or For more two pieces of their Halloween art to welcome@ events, articipate.us by Oct. 15. They should use “Halcheck out loween Submission” in the subject of the email.

Community Information must include the title of the piece, Calendar in name of artist, the medium and size of the piece Section B and price.

“Selected artists will be notified by Oct.17. The Artwork does not need to be framed, but it must be ok to tape or tack to wall or drywall or hang from wire. All selected artworks must be delivered to the Articipate from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 22 or from 4-6pm. Oct. 23 Artists also can call (248) 812-9022 for other arrangements.”

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Band to perform Halloween-themed concert

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Community Concert Band’s next concert will be a Halloween-themed performance.

The band’s show, Ghoulish Grooves, will take place at 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Ferndale High School, 881 Pinecrest Drive. The music that will be featured includes “The Phantom of the Opera,” by Andrew Lloyd Webber; “Haunted Carousel,” by Erika Svanoe; “Haunted Clocks,” by Brian Balmages; and a “House of Horrors” medley.

The show is free, though donations are appreciated, a news release states. The band also encourages people to wear a Halloween costume and join its costume parade.

Prizes, tricks and treats also will be provided.

SPOOKTACULAR TO RETURN

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ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce’s Spooktacular returns to the city for its 40th year.

Spooktacular will be held from 1 to 4 p. Oct. 22 in downtown Royal Oak. According to a news release, attendees can wear costumes and go on a trick-or-treating trail. A map for the trail can be picked up from a chamber booth that will be located in the Centennial Commons.

From 2 to 5 p.m. in the Centennial Commons, there also will be a magic show, lawn games, face painting, balloon animals and costume contests. All activities will be free.

For more information, visit royaloakchamber.com.

FERNDALE — To celebrate the new murals in downtown Ferndale, the Downtown Development Authority has its Downtown Art Walk scheduled from noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 14. The public can take self-guided tours of the six new murals and one art installation, and there will be activities planned at many places in the city, including an opportunity to meet the art ambassadors from the Ferndale Arts and Cultural Commission from 1 to 4 p.m. at the corner of Allen and West Troy streets.

“The first annual Downtown Ferndale Mural Program achieved resounding success, thanks to the support of downtown property owners and grant funding from the Michigan Arts and Cultural Commission and Main Street Oakland County.

This collaboration exemplifies the power of partnerships in creating vibrant and inclusive urban environments,” a Downtown Ferndale press release states.

Find more information and a detailed schedule of events at www. downtownferndale.com/events/category/ events.

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decreased due to Headlee rollbacks, to 2.5 mills.

The entire ballot language reads, “Proposed Amendment to Chapter 8, Section 11(d) of the Royal Oak City Charter to Reestablish the 2.5 Mill Road Millage Previously Approved by the Electors that Expires as of the December 2023 Levy. The proposed amendment to Chapter 8, Section 11(d) of the Royal Oak City Charter, if approved, would allow the City to levy a millage annually not to exceed 2.5 mills, of which 2.3026 is a renewal of the previously authorized millage and a restoration of the 0.1974 mills previously rolled back by the Headlee Amendment, for a period not to exceed ten (10) years beginning December 1, 2024, to defray the costs for maintaining, repairing and reconstructing roads and right-of-ways in the City of Royal Oak. Shall the proposal be adopted?”

According to City Manager Paul Brake, the millage originally was passed in 2015 at a rate of 2.5 mills, but through Headlee, it reduced to around 2.3 mills. Under Headlee, if the assessed value of a local taxing jurisdiction increases by more than the inflation rate, the maximum property tax millage

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must be reduced so that the local jurisdiction’s total taxable property brings in the same gross revenue as adjusted for inflation.

If the amendment is approved, Brake estimates it will generate about $8 million a year. Combined with another $2.5 million that comes from a city gas tax, Royal Oak’s annual road budget would be $10.5 million.

The proposed millage is for 10 years.

“We are focusing primarily on what we would term the major streets or roads that are wider and more heavily used,” he said.

“So your major corridors, and to resurface, to repave, or whether they’re streets or whatever the case may be, we’re projecting out 33 miles worth.”

If the amendment doesn’t pass, then the millage would go away and only the $2.5 million gas tax would be collected, stated Brake.

“The improvements that we’re projecting that will be done in the next 10 years will take 25 years (in that case) because … we’d have to scale back improvements from $10.5 million down to $2.5 (million),” he said.

More information from Royal Oak on the millage can be found at romi.gov/1748/ Road-Millage-Renewal-2025-2034.

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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 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.

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“It makes a difference for people, and the Pink Fund basically supports people with the other part of the battle,” Shrine Pink Out coordinator Jennifer Gallagher said. “There’s a financial battle, a huge financial battle that accompanies breast cancer, and any illness really.”

Since being founded in 2006, the Pink Fund has given nearly $7.4 million to women in need, and Shrine continues to lend a helping hand with the fund’s efforts.

Last year, Shrine put together a massive Pink Out event that carried through not just the volleyball team, but the soccer and football teams as well.

Shrine was able to raise nearly $5,000 through the weeklong event that brought a trio of their sports together, so don’t be surprised if Shrine has something up its sleeve for 2024.

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“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 “restor-

ative 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.

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ROYAL OAK, CLAWSON RESIDENTS TO VOTE ON MAYORAL, COUNCIL RACES, CITY CHARTERS In the Review’s coverage area, voters Nov. 7 will elect candidates for local offices and decide on potential city charter changes in their respective cities.

Candidates 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) indicates the candidate is an incumbent. The answers are printed verbatim.

ROYAL OAK MAYOR

Two candidates are running for one two-year term.

Michael C. Fournier (I)

Age: 44 Occupation: Automotive Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 21 years Online campaign information: www. fournierformayor.com Education: B.A. Michigan State University; MBA University of Notre Dame Previously held elected offices: Mayor (2016-present); City Commissioner (20112016) Top goals: Keep Royal Oak among the SAFEST places to call home by fully staffing our police and fire departments.

Continue investing in the things that matter to Royal Oakers like our parks, trees, roads, environment, and senior services. Maintain Fournier strong neighborhoods and robust home values while preparing our city for both aging and future generations.

Protect our sturdy bond rating and strong financial footing. We are proud to live in a safe, vibrant and welcoming city!

Trish Oliver

Age: 65 Occupation: Senior communications consultant for Fortune 500 corporations and non-profit organizations Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 37 years Online campaign information: ElectTrish2023.com Education: The University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts in English Harvard University, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, majoring in Creative Writing and English Literature.

Class of 2024

Previously held elected offices: None Top goals: Protect our single family neighborhoods — NO to rezoning.

Support downtown businesses — terminate the parking meter contract and competitively bid a more favorable one.

Maintain our roads WITHOUT the new $100 million dollar millage.

Use our public safety millage to increase the Oliver number of police officers instead of putting more administrators in City Hall.

Ensure senior millage money is used for its stated purposes per the Senior Services and Aging in Place Task Force recommendations.

For how long: 9 yrs Online campaign information: ElectPeter2023.com Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Previously held elected offices: None Top goals: Bring residents back to our downtown and revive the economy, by terminating the downtown parking meter contract, and seek competitive bids for a new user-friendly parking meter system that works. Protect neighborhoods from the Ferenczy proposed master plan that proposes apartments next to single family homes. Restore fiscal accountability and allow seniors to age in place by lowering, instead of constantly increasing taxes.

ROYAL OAK CITY COMMISSION

Kathie A. Grant

Six candidates are running for three four-year terms.

Rebecca Cheezum

Age: 48 Occupation: Professor of Public Health Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 12 years Online campaign information: www.Cheezum4RoyalOak.com Education: BA, Psychology, Bates College; Master of Public Health, Boston University; PhD in Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan Previously held elected offices: First time candidate Top goals: Having served on the Parks, Recreation & Senior Services committee and the Aging in Place Task Force, I will be a champion for the plans these boards developed to support seniors and make sure parks have amenities for everyone. I am committed to environmental sustainCheezum ability, green infrastructure to address flooding, and ensuring there is a variety of housing options to support seniors aging and young professionals living in our vibrant community.

Peter Ferenczy

Age: 48 Occupation: Federal Loan Officer, Real Estate Municipality of residence: Royal Oak, MI

Age: 70 Occupation: Registered Nurse, 40-year career Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 36 Online campaign information: Grant4RoyalOak.com Education: Oakland Community College Previously held elected offices: Precinct Delegate Top goals: Bring optimism, open communication, and transparency to city government. Respect and value resident and business owner feedback.

Phase out paid parking downtown. Reduce fees on water and property tax bills.

Best practice solutions to Grant improve roads. Secure “One Family” language in proposed Master Plan.

Diversify parks — Food Trucks, Farmers Markets, fitness, family fun and community gardens. Enhance Senior Services. Review budget to preserve and enhance city services and quality of life.

Amanda Herzog

Age: 40 Occupation: Program Officer Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 12 years Online campaign information: amanda4ro.com Education: BS Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, MS Environmental Engineering, PhD Environmental Engineering from

Michigan State University Previously held elected offices: None Top goals: As chair of the Environmental Advisory Board, I led the creation of the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan which lays out strategies to improve water runoff to keep basements from flooding, reduce power outages, and protect our natural resources. My top priorities are excellent Herzog city services, strong neighborhoods and local economy, and environmental leadership. Together, we can address challenges head-on and leave a greener, more sustainable, and even more prosperous Royal Oak for future generations.

Monica Hunt (I)

Age: 44 Occupation: Municipal and Employment Law Attorney Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 16 years Online campaign information: www.hunt4ro.com Education: • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration-Prelaw from the Eli Broad School of Business at Michigan State University in 2001 • Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2005 Previously held elected offices: City Commissioner from 2020-Present Top goals: My top goals include continuing to strengthen our neighborhoods by promoting strong public safety, investing in green infrastructure and stormwater management, and creating a welcoming and inclusive community. I intend to focus on seniorrelated investments such Hunt as services, recreation and housing. I also plan to prioritize the preservation of the environment by educating residents on sustainability, increasing our tree canopy and activating the City’s climate action plan.

Wade Sutton

Age: 45 Occupation: Consultant Municipality of residence: Royal Oak For how long: 8 years

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Online campaign information: ElectWade2023.com Education: MBA, Arizona State University, BA Brigham Young University Previously held elected offices: None Top goals: 1. Ensure the budget is balanced, without extra millages 2. Include community input on the Master Plan 3. Maintain singlefamily designation in our neighborhoods 4. Keep roads clear from narrowing and road diets to reduce traffic congestion Sutton 5. Competitively bid the parking meter contract to fix the downtown parking 6. Contribute to the city I call home, and hopefully have a good time doing it

CLAWSON MAYOR

Two candidates are running for one two-year term.

Andrea Hodges

Age: 49 Occupation: Assistance Controller Municipality of residence: Clawson For how long: 40 years Online campaign information: Andrea for Mayor Education: Clawson High School, Oakland Community College Previously held elected offices: Clawson Board of Education Top goals: Clawson is a unique city, but it has challenges inherent to its size, aging infrastructure, Hodges and small commercial tax base. Clawson needs strong leadership to set a direction that faces those challenges head on. Our future relies on wise investment of the community’s resources, which means fiscal responsibility and transparency. I am running to be that strong leader that focuses on vision, planning, direction, and fiscal responsibility.

Paula Millan (I)

Age: 60 Occupation: Gala & Associates A/E firm – HR Manager Municipality of residence: Clawson For how long: 10 years Online campaign information: paulamillanformayor@gmail.com Education: BA Political Science, OU / Masters in Public Administration, EMU Previously held elected offices: City of

Clawson City Council — 4 years Council; City of Clawson City Council — 2 years Mayor Top goals: Serve as a liaison between our residents and our government, encouraging a family and business-friendly community, maintaining our current exceptional services, promoting Clawson as a preferred place to invest for homeowners and busiMillan nesses. Building on the momentum established under my leadership and bridging a sense of confidence and trust. Encouraging dialogue and collaboration to address your critical concerns. Maintaining a positive, inclusive community where ideas can be shared, and goals met.

CLAWSON CITY COUNCIL

Five candidates are running for two four-year terms.

Matt Binkowski

Age: 51 Occupation: Patent Attorney Municipality of residence: Clawson For how long: 2 years Online campaign information: www.facebook.com/mattforclawson Education: B.S. Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University; Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Previously held elected offices: Precinct Delegate Top goals: My top goal is to fix the city’s infrastructure issues. That means fixing our crumbling roads, replacing ancient water mains, and stopping water and sewage from backing up into people’s basements whenever there’s a heavy rain. To do this, the Binkowski council must set the direction for city management — instead of the other way around. Moreover, I will protect taxpayer dollars and ensure that taxes are not raised arbitrarily and not used for illconceived art projects.

Nathan Hara

Age: 40 Occupation: Engineering Manager, diesel engines for transportation and defense Municipality of residence: Clawson For how long: 13 years Online campaign information: www.nateharaforclawson.com Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, MBA — Kettering University (formerly GMI) Previously held elected offices: None

Top goals: I am committed to preserving Clawson’s reputation as the “Little City with the BIG heart”. I seek the trust of Clawson families by faithfully negotiating for excellent city services while making affordability a priority. Voters recently approved historic school bonds which position Hara Clawson’s taxes among the highest in Oakland County. I fear reckless spending beyond critically needed infrastructure repairs could price Clawson out of the market for seniors and parents looking to raise families here.

Susan Moffitt

Age: 60 Occupation: Compensation and Benefits Director Municipality of residence: Clawson For how long: 32 Years Online campaign information: none Education: Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Wayne State University Previously held elected offices: Clawson City Council 2017 - 2021 Top goals: My goal is to represent the voice of Clawson Citizens. Clawson has a lot of issues to address — our roads and infrastructure need work, citizens are concerned about water Moffitt and tax rates, and lack of communication about what is happening at City Hall. I want to work to effect positive results in making sure City Administration is focused on these issues and promoting transparent communications on their progress in addressing them.

21% increase in water rates. Voted NO on the new special levy tax. It’s time to start doing best practices and developing written policies. It’s time to stop talking about our aging infrastructure and start repairing or replace. Develop policy and plans on maintaining our assets. Encourage more city events to bring others to Clawson. Stop increasing (…)

Scott Tinlin (I)

Age: 64 Occupation: Executive Municipality of residence: Clawson For how long: 37 Online campaign information: tinlinscott@gmail.com Education: Central Michigan University, Multiple business accreditations in United States & EU Previously held elected offices: City Council (2023-present).

Top goals: I am running to retain my City Council seat to continue the positive work that moved our wonderful city in the right direction in 2023. My priorities will be a stable, effective and collaborative government that will work on gaining adTinlin ditional grants and revenue to continue fixing our aging infrastructure.

Improving our communication processes to our citizens and supporting the Clawson school system will be my ongoing focus points if elected.

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Louis J. Samson (I)

Age: 71 Occupation: Master Chief US Navy (retired), Business Owner. Engineer (Cellular and Radio) Municipality of residence: Clawson MI For how long: 47 years Online campaign information: Committee to Elect Louis J. Samson for City of Clawson Education: General Studies, City University WA. Previously held elected offices: Clawson School Board / President, Councilmember City of Clawson Top goals: Clawson First — Clawson Always — Yes to financial Transparency & No to waste and inefSamson ficiency. Voted No on the

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Northbound Woodward Avenue in Ferndale shows some of the work that has been done. Once bike lanes have been completed, the Michigan Department of Transportation said that the remaining lanes would be resurfaced and the final pavement markings painted.

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construction mindset yet, but instead is focusing on the construction that’s currently ongoing.

“I don’t want to get ahead of ourselves for the reopening quite yet,” he said. “(MDOT is) focusing on installing all of the new bus islands and the buffers for the new bike lane, and that’s taking some time. It’s caused significant detours that have had to be put in place, which is constraining traffic.”

Gacioch believes the detours will be done by Oct 23, and once those are completed, MDOT can shift to lane resurfacing.

That being said, he is aware of how frustrating this period has been for residents and commuters and appreciates their patience.

“The difference with these detours in a city that’s dense like ours, where our downtown is so dense and we have a state highway running through it, is those detours have to plan for truck traffic,” he said. “We don’t want truck traffic to be navigating around our side streets. So the detours have to be kind of elongated because of that, because we want the truck to be detoured before they get downtown.

“That’s what’s different about this, is this is what comes with having the state highway, and it’s actually a good illustration of why we want to slow the state highway system down anyways,” he continued. “Because our detours are forcing truck traffic … to use other major streets like Livernois (and) Pinecrest, as opposed to coming down and using

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a smaller street like Allen. So we have to make the detours longer” Pleasant Ridge City Manager James Breuckman agreed, stating that everyone is looking forward to construction being done.

“It’s been a definite disruption to the area, and I know everyone’s patience is starting to wear a little bit thin with it all, and I completely get that,” he said. “It doesn’t look like

a lot of progress is being made while they’re doing all of the foundation and underground work and all that stuff, but then I think in the next week or two people are gonna see a lot of progress because they’re starting to pour concrete and they’re starting to do a lot of the above-ground work. So it’ll be good. We’re looking forward to getting that part of it done and getting the project ramped up.”

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

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Money, credit cards taken

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Sept. 26, an unknown suspect stole currency and credit cards from the complainant’s vehicle while it was parked at LA Fitness, 25352 Woodward Ave.

Clothing, jewelry stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s apartment Sept. 11 and stole clothing, jewelry and currency in the 4400 block of Springer Avenue, near 13 Mile and Greenfield roads.

Kia taken

ROYAL OAK — A complainant re-

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it’s needed or will be well-spent,” reads a portion of its website, royaloakroads.com.

A representative from Royal Oak ROADS could not be reached for comment by press time.

The second charter amendment in Royal Oak is to install a new voting system for elections called ranked-choice voting.

The ballot language reads, “A proposed Royal Oak city charter amendment, to provide that the Mayor and City Commissioners are to be elected by a Ranked Choice Voting method when a RCV election process is allowed by law. Shall this proposal be adopted?”

The proposed amendment comes from Rank MI Vote, which submitted a petition to get the proposal on the ballot.

According to its website, “In Ranked

Store owner stops breaking and entering attempt

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 10:10 p.m. Sept. 11, an unknown suspect tried to break into Made in the Mitten, 706 S. Washington Ave., through the front and rear entry doors. The owner scared away the suspect.

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Sept. 26, an unknown suspect stole her 2022 Kia Sportage from the street in front of her home in the 1000 block of Mohawk Avenue.

Stolen GMC

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 9:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and 9 a.m. Sept. 14, an unknown suspect stole the complainant’s 2019 GMC Terrain from the street near Brockton Avenue and Stephenson Highway.

— Mike Koury Choice Voting (RCV), voters rank as many candidates as they want in order of preference. This improved voting method gives voters more freedom, more expression, and more power. Instead of picking just one candidate, a voter has the option to rank their candidates in order of preference — 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and so on.”

The Royal Oak Review could not reach Rank MI Vote for comment on the proposed amendment. For more information, visit rankmivote.org/royal-oak.

Clawson

Clawson’s proposed new charter will be on the ballot. It has several changes based on the feedback of the nine-member Charter Commission that was elected in November 2021.

According to a press release, this will be the first time that residents will have a chance to revise the document since 1940.

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ou 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.

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Installing new windows can transform a home in multiple ways.

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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

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Chair of the Charter Commission Laura Slowinski told the Royal Oak Review that some changes are more substantial than others, but in terms of how important they are, that depends on the perspective of each resident.

She said the commission deleted items that are state law and no longer need to be in the charter.

“Then we clarified responsibilities, roles of the city officials, and basically, we read, word for word, each article in the charter and the nine of us said to each other, does this make sense?” she said.

“When we revised it, we made (it about) greater accountability, ethical standards and transparency. That was really important to

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PROPOSAL SECTION

Clawson New City Charter Shall the 2023 City Charter proposed by the Clawson Charter Commission be adopted?

Royal Oak Charter Proposal A Proposed Amendment to Chapter 8, Section 11(d) of the Royal Oak City Charter to Reestablish the 2.5 Mill Road Millage Previously Approved by the Electors that Expires as of the December 2023 Levy.

The proposed amendment to Chapter 8, Section 11(d) of the Royal Oak City

the commission,” she continued.

Changes also were made to the charter in regard to appointing members to the council and the need to resign from office to run for different elected positions.

“The proposed revised city charter requires City Council to pass ordinances in place for filling vacancies with the most qualified people, but it limits the length of time that those who fill vacancies by the appointment may serve in the office before their seat is up for election,” she said.

Appointments will last only to the next regular city election, at which point the position will be up for election on the city ballot.

People serving on city bodies, such as the council or the Planning Commission, will no longer have to resign from their seats first in order to run for another office.

The charter commission proposes increasing the City Council from five to seven Charter, if approved, would allow the City to levy a millage annually not to exceed 2.5 mills, of which 2.3026 is a renewal of the previously authorized millage and a restoration of the 0.1974 mills previously rolled back by the Headlee Amendment, for a period not to exceed ten (10) years beginning December 1, 2024, to defray the costs for maintaining, repairing and reconstructing roads and right-of-ways in the City of Royal Oak. Shall the proposal be adopted?

Charter Proposal B A proposed Royal Oak city charter amendment, to provide that the Mayor and City Commissioners are to be elected by a Ranked Choice Voting method when a RCV election process is allowed by law.

Shall this proposal be adopted?

members and increasing the mayor’s term from two years to four years. The changes would start with the 2025 elections. It also proposes lowering the age limit for City Council members from 25 to 21.

The proposed revised city charter would mandate that a charter review question appear before voters every 12 years. The question would ask whether the city should

review its charter and elect a charter commission.

To review the proposed changes to the Clawson charter, visit cityofclawson.com/ your_government/charter_commission_. php. For any questions, email charter@ cityofclawson.com.

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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.”

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 really 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.”

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OCT. 22

PurpleLight: Honors survivors and those who died from pancreatic cancer, 6:30 p.m., Gilda’s Club, 3517 Rochester Road in Royal Oak, (248) 635-4625

OCT. 24

Fall-themed craft for seniors: Ages 50 and older can make mason jar centerpiece, 11 a.m.-noon, Clawson Senior Center, 509 Fisher Court, free but registration required, (248) 589-0334

Fall Festival: Beer garden, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music, straw tower, food trucks, axe throwing, cornhole contest and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, schoolfarm.org/fall-fest

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

OCT. 22

OCT. 12

Trick-or-Treat Trail: Also doughnuts, cider and music, 6-7.30 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave.

Comedy fundraiser: Benefit for Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan featuring Paul Mecurio, also buffet dinner, 50-50 and live auction, 6-9 p.m., Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, furniture-bank.org

Trick or Treat Trail: Also cider and doughnuts, 6-7:30 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave.

OCT. 25

Trick or treat: Also crafts, games, activities and more, 4:30-6:30 p.m., then food truck rally 4-8 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, btpl.org

OCT. 12 & 14

Art Show & Sale: Works by South Oakland Art Association, 1-4 p.m., Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W. Webster Road, (248) 439-1501

OCT. 27

Halloween Art Show: 6-8 p.m., Articipate, 3833 12 Mile Road in Berkley, articipate.us/gallery

OCT. 31

OCT. 28

‘The Majesty of Mozart’: Presented by Detroit Concert Choir, 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 26998 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, detroitconcertchoir.org

NOV. 16-17

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition: Juried show featuring about 60 artists, also art-making experiences, live entertainment and adult beverages, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. both days, 11 Mile Road and Troy Street in downtown Royal Oak

OCT. 13

Significant Architecture of Royal Oak: Photographer/ historian Dale A. Carlson discusses 21 structures constructed between 1839 and 1955, 7 p.m., Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W. Webster Road, registration required, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com

OCT. 18

Future Fair: Approximately 100 vendors consisting of colleges, universities, businesses and trade schools, 6-7:30 p.m., Royal Oak High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd.

ONGOING

History of Royal Oak Fire Department: Exhibit on display 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Oct. 17-28, Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W. Webster Road, royaloakhistoricalsociety.com ‘Candy Corn, Christ, and the Convoluted Creation of Golf’: Select dates Oct. 6-29, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com

‘If You’re Not in the Orbit, Eat Breakfast’: Watch documentary about living in the 1990s, also free pop and popcorn, 12:45-2:30 p.m., Clawson Senior Center, 509 Fisher Court, (248) 589-0334 Chili cook-off: Competition between Royal Oak firefighters, tastings throughout day, noon-3 p.m., Royal Oak Historical Museum, 1411 W. Webster Road, www. royaloakhistoricalsociety.com

Halloween lunch and bingo: Noon-3 p.m., Clawson Senior Center, 509 Fisher Court, (248) 589-0034

ONGOING

Fall color walks: 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 29 at Tenhave Woods, and 2 p.m. Oct. 21 at Cummingston Park, all free and in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks Zoo Boo: 2-6 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and 20-22, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, www.zooboo. detroitzoo.org Downtown BOO!kley: Witches Night Out from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12, Ghost Chase from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20, Trick or Treat Stroll from noon-3 p.m. and Monster Mash from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 28, and more, various locations in Berkley, downtownnbookley.com Play ‘Pokémon Go’: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 (Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave. in Ferndale) and Nov. 2 (Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. in Hazel Park), (248) 546-4095 Tools for caregivers: Free 6-week program presented

by AAA 1-B, 1-2:30 p.m. Fridays until Nov. 10, Clawson Recreation & Senior Center, 509 Fisher Court, (833) 262-2200 Nature walks: Oct. 21 and 28 and Nov. 5 at Cummingston Park, and Oct. 15 and 29 at Tenhave Woods, all in Royal Oak, romi.gov/411/Nature-Walks

OCT. 19

OCT. 21

OCT. 14-15

‘The Spitfire Grill’: Performed by Stagecrafters, 8 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and 19-21, and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 and 22, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org

Widowed Friends breakfasts: 9:30 a.m. every second and fourth Wednesday of month, The Avenue Family Restaurant, 31253 Woodward Ave. in Royal Oak, RSVP to Marilyn at (248) 543-1018 Yoga Peer Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays until Dec. 15, Clawson Hunter Community and Senior Center, 509 Fisher Court, (248) 733-4599

Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, plus food truck rally and concerts 4-8 p.m. Oct. 11, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook 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 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

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LIBRARY TO HOST TEEN MONSTER MAKEUP CONTEST ON OCT. 24

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize.

Pizza will be provided at the end of the program.

Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.

STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT THE SPITFIRE GRILL’ AT BALDWIN THEATRE ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement.

Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

Local Girl Scout chooses Charlotte’s Wings as Gold Award beneficiary ROCHESTER HILLS — When working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can attain, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School graduate Katelyn Kohn was looking for a project that would provide a real solution to an issue in her community.

Kohn observed that children who are frequently forced to spend time in the hospital don’t get the same normalcy as healthy kids. Even simple things like going to visit the library and find a book that captivates them might not be possible for them.

She explained she “wanted to give children a library experience while in the hospital, allowing them to choose a book safely off portable carts” and “wanted to provide normalcy for children during their stay.”

She worked with Charlotte’s Wings to create five portable libraries for the five floors of the in-patient unit of Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She worked on gaining sponsors of $500 for each of the five carts, and also raised $300 through fundraising endeavors such as water and snow cone sales.

Founded in March 2008, Charlotte’s Wings has been dedicated to helping children and families throughout Michigan cope with the challenges of serious illness and health crises by donating new books. Charlotte’s Wings has donated over 140,000 books to their partner hospitals and hospices throughout Michigan. With this donation, Charlotte’s Wings was able to create book carts with themes such as princesses and superheroes.

“We were so moved by Katelyn’s connection with our mission and with her project’s ambitions. Her Gold award provided a wonderful opportunity for Katelyn and Charlotte’s Wings to work together to make a real difference to children and their families spending time at Children’s Hospital in Detroit,” Jennifer Buck, the executive director of Charlotte’s Wings, said in a press release. For more information, email charlotteswings@gmail.com.