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WEST BLOOMFIELD — People who have been hoping for more green space in the northeast part of West Bloomfield Township have something to be excited about, as the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission has taken over operation of the former Pine Lake Elementary School property, located at 3333 W. Long Lake Road.

The property is owned by Bloomfield Hills Schools.

The parks commission and the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education recently entered into a 20-year lease agreement, with the agreement calling for the property to be maintained and improved by the commission.

Bloomfield Hills Schools will maintain ownership of the roughly 20-acre property.

There was a dedication for what is now called Pine Lake Park Oct. 11.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a recent letter addressed to parents of West Bloomfield School District students, the district’s superintendent, Dania H. Bazzi, acknowledged an error that was discovered during the annual reconciliation of the district’s budget.

“In the final budget for the 2022-23 school year, we projected that the District would add approximately $1.4 million to our fund balance,” Bazzi stated in the release. “Unfortunately, there was an error in properly accounting for an expenditure related to funding we receive from the state, specifically the new 147c2 categorical funding, which was a one-time, state payment toward MPSERS (Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement System). While the additional revenue from this source was included in the budget as an intended offset, it should have also been accounted for as an additional expenditure. What this means in plain language is that the State of Michigan provides funding to the school district via state aid, which we then are obligated to pay or ‘pass through’ into the employee retirement system.”

The release further states that the error occurred in how the revenue and expenses were recorded for the funds.

“Please know that this has no impact on our employee retirements or state funding as our accounts with the state are fully up-to-date,” the release states. “This error has caused the need for us to utilize roughly $1.7 million of our fund balance for FY23 (the fiscal year budget for the 2022-23 school year),” the letter states. “While concerning, this is something we can

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — The former Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit has made a profound change in the way it operates, the organization said.

According to its website, the organization was established in 1926, and its facility, which is located at 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, offers year-round programming for families, children, teenagers and adults.

Like so many other organizations and businesses, the pandemic has led to a shift in the way things are done.

“We moved from a place-based organization, very, very rooted in a specific building on a specific campus, the D. Dan and Betty Kahn building on the Applebaum campus in West Bloomfield, to offering more programs out in the community in order to meet the See THE J on page 10A

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METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit has launched its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to fundraise for social programs that support metro Detroiters in dire need, according to a press release.

The nonprofit has set a $7.9 million fundraising goal for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to help support communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

The campaign’s theme is “Love Beyond Christmas.”

“The Salvation Army is calling on metro Detroiters to help the nonprofit spread hope and love to the community’s most vulnerable not just during the season of giving but all year long,” the release states. “The campaign underscores the importance of aiding neighbors in need who may be without necessities like food and shelter during the Christmas season and beyond.”

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“Some may lack proper shelter, a warm meal or may even be choosing between paying rent and buying presents this Christmas,” Dorrell stated in the release. “We owe it to our neighbors in need to come together and lend a helping hand when times get tough. When you give to The Salvation Army, your donation makes it possible for us to help our community’s most vulnerable 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.”

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WALLED LAKE — Walled Lake Central High School was recognized by the College Board as a 2023 AP School Honor Roll Bronze school, according to a press release.

“Advanced Placement courses are critical to our overall success as an exemplary high school,” Walled Lake Central principal Kyle Meteyer stated in the release. “High levels of effort from students, teachers, counselors, and administration, as well as our strong partnership with parents and community, have led to this latest great news about the success of our AP program.”

The AP School Honor Roll distinction is awarded to schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access, according to the release.

“Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness,” the release states.

The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

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COMMERCE TOWNSHIP — The Walled Lake Consolidated Schools’ Board of Education appointed Ryan West the new principal of Commerce Elementary School during a meeting Oct. 5, according to a press release.

West was scheduled to start Oct. 16.

“I am committed to fostering an environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential,” West stated in the release. “I look forward to supporting a safe, nurturing environment at Commerce Elementary while continuing to strive for academic excellence. It is my goal to have the community be an extension of the school working together to shape the educational experience for your children.”

West comes to Commerce from Roosevelt Elementary School in the West Bloomfield School District, where he has served as principal for the past five years.

Prior to his time in the West Bloomfield School District, he was an elementary principal in Lapeer for five years and a middle school assistant West principal for one year.

West has worked in public education since 2003 and started his career as a teacher and a coach in Clawson Public Schools, according to the release.

“We are fortunate to have an administrator of Mr. West’s caliber join our District,” the district’s superintendent of schools, John Bernia, stated in the release. “He has proven himself to be a building leader and community partner throughout his career. I look forward to seeing him lead the Commerce Elementary community.”

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Residents can register to rake leaves and winterize homes of older adults served by JFS. Registration is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, located at 27375 Bell Road in Southfield.

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Meadow Brook estate, in Rochester Hills, has an active and robust volunteer program, according to Katie Higgins, Meadow Brook marketing and communications manager. The volunteer cohort at Meadow Brook consists of around 300 people who volunteer their time to help make things happen at the estate.

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Adding to its uniqueness, the community occupies the historic town hall that was built in 1923.

“We just celebrated our hundredth anniversary last week,” said executive director Jordan Houston, noting that historical elements are woven into the community’s present-day function. “We have several special features that allow residents to immerse themselves in history, notably our dining room that previously served as a courtroom,” he added.

This integration of past and present is symbolic of the community’s approach to care: a respect for history and tradition, combined with forwardthinking strategies for resident well-being.

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“This promotion gives residents the freedom to allocate the full amount toward their bill or monthly statement or, if they’d prefer, apply a $1,000 discount over the first seven months,” Houston explained. “They might choose to eliminate the $3,000 community fee and distribute the remaining $4,000 over the following four months, or even spread it out as eight months of $500 savings.”

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really engages with many different areas of interests and proficiencies.”

Volunteer positions at Meadow Brook include gardeners, who maintain the various gardens throughout the property. The Garden Club meets on Tuesdays during the garden season. Newton said every Tuesday, approximately 16 members of the club come out to maintain the gardens on the grounds.

There are also naturalists who volunteer to fight the invasive plants in the woodlands, Newton said. There are also squires, a group that is made up predominantly of men. The squires help with various maintenance tasks throughout the property, such as untangling and hanging Christmas lights, and painting doors. Volunteers with an interest in curating are able to get involved by assisting Meadow Brook curators with special projects. Curatorial volunteers help with the staging of exhibits, and assist the curator with moving of sensitive artifacts and fragile furniture. Curatorial volunteers receive special training to be able to handle historical artifacts. The estate also has opportunities for volunteers to digitize imagery and many other projects that are overseen by the estate curators.

“On the interpretive side, which I closely oversee, I have hosts and docents who are really tasked with sharing the story of Meadow Brook with the general public and with private touring guests,” said Newton. “So, volunteers who are interested in communicating.

They’re generous in their approach with folks from all over the world - all over the country, because Meadow Brook attracts those kind of visitors who are interested in building connections and rapport with strangers and friends alike. They find a great place here. Although I work here, I often tell people that, for me, in a lot of ways, Meadow Brook is somewhat of a third place — a place that’s not home, a place that’s not work, where you can come together with like-minded individuals and find fulfillment and satisfaction, and for many people — well, for hundreds of people — Meadow Brook serves as that kind of place.”

However, with the holidays approaching, Newton said the greatest need at the estate is for volunteers to provide assistance with hosted and self-guided touring. This is also needed throughout the year for both selfguided touring and for private events, such as weddings and evening programs.

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Volunteers conduct a spring cleanup around the gardens at the Meadow Brook estate.

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needs of shifting demographics, changing geography in our community, and of course, the pandemic, which changed everything,” said Chief Operating Officer Sarah Allyn.

“So now, emerging from the pandemic, we find ourselves an organization that is much more agile, more flexible — able to offer our community programs here at our current campus in the D. Dan and Betty Kahn building, but also out in the community, whether that’s in a coffee shop or in partnership with a synagogue or at a public park. We are much more focused on the programs that we offer to the community than where those programs are physically held.”

As part of a rebranding campaign, the former Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit now goes by the name The J. “Find your Jewish center” and “No need to join because you already belong” are new taglines for The J. See THE J on page 14A Photo provided by The J

The former Jewish Community Center, currently known as The J, now includes programming options that extend beyond the physical building located in West Bloomfield.

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parkland in the northeast part of the township,” said commission Executive Director Kelly Hyer. “There’s not a lot of green space on the east side, so when the Bloomfield Hills Schools district took down Pine Lake Elementary in 2017, we let them know we were interested in maybe a partnership or talking about that land. Fast forward to now, because of some conversations continually happening behind the scenes and them not forgetting about us, and they took time to do a lot of family engagement and resident engagement on that side of town, they ended up putting together (a) neighborhood task force when they were looking at some kind of bond initiative. … It was apparent to them that keeping Pine Lake was important – keeping the land over in that area of town was important to the school district.”

According to Keith McDonald, who is the assistant superintendent of human resources for Bloomfield Hills Schools, maintaining ownership was a stipulation for the district.

“We came to a mutually beneficial agreement with WB Parks who could utilize the space to create a park for our community, while BHS would still maintain ownership of the land in event that we need it for future growth in the district,” McDonald stated via email. “As part of our bond process and long term planning, the decision was made to retain all properties that no longer hosted schools for future sites if the district needed them. Should the district decide to sell the land, part of the collaboration affords WB Parks and Rec to purchase the land first.”

McDonald elaborated on what helped Bloomfield Hills Schools decide that leasing to the township was a viable solution.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Pictured is what Pine Lake Park currently looks like. After a master plan for the park and public engagement, amenities are expected to be added.

“We wanted to support the community with additional park space rather than leave the land vacant,” he stated. “This is an opportunity for our community to have a wonderful place to play and build community, while still allowing the district to own the land should it be needed for future growth.

We value our partnership with West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation and wanted to

collaborate on ways we could improve recreational opportunities for the communities we collectively serve. This partnership allows us to do just that, while improving the site.”

Hyer shared her rationale for the length of the lease agreement.

“That 20 years was picked because pretty much, on average, (that’s) a useful life of any kind of recreation amenity that you

would put in there,” she said. “So, whether we’re putting in trails, playgrounds, or maybe we’re looking at basketball courts or maybe a picnic shelter down the road – 20 years, everyone was comfortable on both sides. So what that means is we’re gonna take over that space and it is gonna take us three to five years to make it truly a park.”

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“So we say that now you can find your Jewish center with a J, whether that’s in person, online or out in the community,” Allyn said. “And now, emerging from the pandemic, we really (want to) make sure that the community understands this shift, and that they understand there’s a lot of flexibility when it comes to accessing our programs.”

The J’s CEO, Brian Siegel, shared some thoughts about the change that the organization has undergone.

“The J has a long and impressive history in our community, and we are no longer solely dependent on our building for providing the important programming and services which keep the community strong, vibrant and connected,” Siegel stated in a press release. “Over 50 percent of the Jewish community has some level of engagement with our programs, which is a figure many times more than the engagement of the community with any other organization in the area.

We see these numbers as only growing in the future as we offer the community a greater platform for connection, meeting them physically or online where they need us to be.”

Allyn explained the meaning behind the tagline, “No need to join because you already belong.”

“That tagline speaks to the old paradigm of membership,” she said. “It used to be that in order to participate in JCC activities, you and your family would have to become a member and pay annual dues. We’ve eliminated the membership, which is super innovative when it comes to the JCC model across the country.”

Allyn said that there is “no more membership fee.” She explained how things are now being done.

“We now have programs that are absolutely free to the community — anybody can sign up,” she said. “We have programs that are associated with a fee or a cost for participation. … We have other programs, like our early childhood center or our camp program, that charge tuition, but you don’t necessarily have to be a member of The J to access those programs.”

In addition to the West Bloomfield location, a new center in Berkley is expected to open in the next 15 months.

“We are very pleased to share that we’ve signed a lease in Berkley for another space, a new programming space that we are tentatively referring to as off-center, although I don’t think that name is gonna be permanent,” Allyn said. “It’s going to be a flexible programming and gathering space that will

have classes and community events, as well as co-working space, food, (and) coffee. We’re really hoping that it just becomes sort of a space that really belongs to the community.”

Although at press time the exact address was not disclosed, the new center is set to be located on Woodward Avenue.

“With the new Berkley location, and summer 2024’s Maccabi games, which is the largest event that the Jewish community holds, with 1,300 visiting athletes, and 600 coaches and volunteers, there are many exciting times ahead for The J and the community we serve,” Siegel stated via the release.

Allyn shared information that some residents may not be aware of.

“I think that the primary message is that you do not have to be Jewish to participate in our programming,” she said. “Our programs are rooted in Jewish culture and Jewish values, but that does not mean you have to be Jewish to participate. We have something for everybody, whether you’re looking for arts and culture, education, programming for seniors, programming for families, or even recreation. The J offers all of the above, and we encourage you to look at our website and find something that speaks to you, that helps you find your center.”

For more information, visit thejdetroit. org.

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visitors here at Meadow Brook and sort of bring our history alive,” said Newton. “And also protect our collections, right?

Eyes are really important to ensure that our artifacts are being appropriately interacted with by visitors.

Newton said the programs offered by Meadow Brook for volunteers are ever growing. In a calendar year, the estate has approximately 300 active volunteers. He said that if they could get another dozen or two volunteers in the next calendar year, that would be “fantastic.”

“We are always eager for more hands,” said Newton.

“Volunteers are essential to our mission. Not only do they contribute to the culture of this space, (and) with their knowledge and their passion bring Meadow Brook to life for the general public, they also represent a really important source of manpower and hours. So with their talent and with the time that they give us, it would be a big challenge to hire that many people to come in (to) help us with those kind of projects and with the kind of work they do, so they are really crucial to a nonprofit like us.”

The DIA is currently seeking volunteers for positions such as ushers at the Detroit Film Theater, gallery information and gallery service voluntary positions, as well as in the museum shop committees. Volunteers at the DIA are required to commit to 50 hours of service per year, which equates to four hours a month. Volunteers are also required to attend scheduled training, meetings and enrichments. The DIA offers flexible schedules, with two to four shifts available every

day. Shifts are available in one- to four- hour increments.

“Volunteers are welcome to volunteer as often as they like. We have volunteers who come in weekly, monthly, or just as their schedules allow,” said Phil Rivera, the director of volunteer services for the DIA. “There are no educational requirements to volunteer — simply an interest in art and service to the community.”

DIA volunteers are required to become members of the DIA at any level and to pay annual committee dues ranging from $5-$50, which go toward defraying the cost of committee activities. This includes off-site enrichments, guest speakers, supplies, etc. Volunteering is open to people age 18 or older. Currently, just over 500 people volunteer at the DIA. Of those, approximately 85% are age 55 or older, and 65% are over age 65. On an average day, 15-25 volunteers are needed to facilitate operations, depending on what is going on at the museum.

“While we do not exclusively recruit senior volunteers, we have found that seniors tend to volunteer more actively at the DIA due to greater availability and flexibility. Volunteering at the DIA provides opportunities for our volunteers to learn and grow their love of art, develop lasting friendships, and find fulfillment in our mission to help visitors find personal meaning in art, individually and with each other,” said Rivera.

DIA volunteers primarily work onsite at the DIA. The only exception is for “Behind-the-Seen” art talks conducted at libraries, community centers, senior residences, etc., and occasionally, community engagement at art fairs and similar events.

Meadow Brook and the DIA are accepting applicants for those who wish to volunteer at their facilities this holiday sea-

Photo provided by Phil Rivera of the DIA

Stephanie Yashinsky, of Bloomfield, volunteers in the Museum Shop at the Detroit Institute of Arts, helping visitors to select items and packaging their purchases. son through Oct. 31. Applications received after that date will be reviewed in late January or early February.

For more information about volunteering at Meadow Brook call (248) 364-6210 or email MBGCmembers@gmail. com. For more information about volunteering at the DIA, contact their Volunteer Services Department at diavol@dia. org or (313) 833-1382. Detailed information is also available on their respective websites.

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The commission now has 14 parks that it operates, with Marshbank and Drake Sports Park being two of the more popular ones among residents.

“This piece of property’s roughly 20 acres, so it’s not going to be huge like those two different parks, but what they can expect is some really nice amenities in the next five years,” Hyer said.

The commission intends to have public engagement so that people who live in the vicinity of the park can voice their opinions as to what kind of amenities they would like to see there.

Hyer already has some ideas of what people might want.

“People want walking trails, so we’re looking at putting a perimeter walking trail over there,” she said. “Pickleball and basketball (are) two other amenities that people have asked about, so we’ll do some research on those amenities. We’re working with a park planner, so all of this is going to be done with a consultant, with a plan in place.

So we’re making sure we get the public engagement right, and that we do our research before we start spending money over there.”

The park is expected to cost approximately $40,000 to maintain on an annual basis, and at least $520,000 over the next three to five years.

According to Hyer, the money will come from millages that are currently in place.

“West Bloomfield Parks is funded by four different millages, so while some public parks and recreation departments, they do come from the general funds, we’re unique in West Bloomfield; we’re funded through millages,” she said. “So the taxpayers pay

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Fixing tennis courts that are on the property, reinstalling a playground, and maintaining a baseball field are among the plans for the park.

“We are going to do a master plan for that park and public engagement, just to make sure we’re getting these amenities right,” Hyer said. “And that’s why we’re splitting it up (for) the next three to five years, because we know it takes time. All good things take some planning and some time.”

Hyer said that residents can expect to see general maintenance done at the park.

The park’s hours are 8 a.m.-sunset.

From her perspective, the addition of the park is in line with what residents want.

“We’ve heard from the residents on the east side that they want a space, green space, that’s closer to their homes, and we responded,” Hyer said. “So, thanks to Bloomfield Hills Schools; we couldn’t do it without their vision and leadership, having those conversations, and willing to do this partnership with us. We’re very grateful.”

McDonald shared a similar sentiment.

“We would like to thank our community members who participated in the Pine Lake Task Force and/or engaged in the community survey sharing what amenities they would like on the site,” he stated. “We could not have entered into the agreement without the support of West Bloomfield Parks & Recreation, the Board of Directors and the Bloomfield Hills Schools Board of Education. It was truly a coming together of all stakeholders for the benefit of the community.”

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HIGH RENTAL PRICES MAKE FINDING A PLACE CHALLENGING

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hile home and apartment rental prices nationally are seeing modest increases over the last year, prices in the metro Detroit area are seeing much higher price spikes in 2023.

Abe Cadoura, a Realtor at Century 21’s Curran & Oberski office in Royal Oak, said that in the metro Detroit area, it’s an incredibly challenging time to find good rental prices.

“In the metro Detroit area, rent is the highest it’s ever been,” he said. “For whatever reason, whether it is job security or maybe someone being employed for a short-term period, it seems that rentals are in high demand. In some cases, a rent payment might exceed a mortgage payment in that community.”

He said that job security concerns and recent upheavals in some Detroit-area job markets might be causing people to be more cautious about planning their living arrangements.

“It appears that job security is a big driving force,” Cadoura said. “People don’t want to get locked into a 30-year mortgage. The UAW strike, for instance, might be getting people to put home shopping on hold or rethink future plans.”

He said that home prices are several hundred dollars more a month than in 2022.

“Rentals right now in the Royal Oak and Birmingham area are going anywhere from $2,200 to $4,400 per month for a 12-month lease period,” Cadoura said. “We’re seeing about a $500 or $600 increase over last year. This is about average, perhaps slightly higher than average increases in the average prices. Of course, this depends on the size of the home. … We’re seeing prices of about $1,500

to $1,600 a month in the Dearborn area. We’re seeing prices of about $1,700 to $2,200 a month in the Livonia area.”

He said that while his office doesn’t usually deal with apartment rentals directly, apartment rental prices are seeing the same hike as rental homes.

“Apartments don’t like dealing with Realtors.

We might direct people to who they should be contacting or answering questions if they are looking for apartments,” Cadoura said. “Apartments are anywhere from $2,500 to $3,500 a month for a 12-month lease period in the Royal Oak and Birmingham area.”

Realtor.com found that the national rental market experienced single-digit growth for the ninth month in a row after 15 months of slowing heading into the summer, noting that median rent across the top 50 metro areas in the country was up just 0.3% year over year, the lowest growth rate since the onset of the pandemic. The median asking rent was $1,734 per month.

“In April, we continued to see rising rent prices and a moderating growth rate. This is promising news for renters, suggesting that the pandemic peaks are behind us, and that the challenging affordability picture may begin to improve,” Realtor. com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said in a press release. “We’ve seen record-high new construction occurring in the multi-family space, which is creating more units, helping to reduce competition and in turn helping to ease prices.”

She went on to say that although affordability is improving on average in the United States, prices are still high Realtor.com stated that one major factor contributing to lower rent prices is a significant increase in multi-family construction. This has helped the vacancy rate reach its highest level in two years, at See PRICES on page 22A

While national trends show modest increases in rental prices, Detroit Realtors are reporting high increases in prices since last year.

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Both houses and apartments are seeing significant rent increases in the last year around metro Detroit.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request submitted by Jacob Lubig, for a variance from the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the applicant is seeking a variance from the requirements of Section 15.11(c). Section 15.11(c) permits a patio to project 30 feet from the rear of a house into a waterfront setback; the applicant is requesting a 24-foot variance to permit a 54-foot project in order to build a swimming pool.

The property in question is 1788 Cass Lake Front Rd (parcel ID 36-18-02-276-011).

A complete copy of the application for the requested variance may be examined on the City’s website (KeegoHarbor.org) and at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on July 20, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended.

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METRO DETROIT — On Oct. 4, the American Red Cross issued a news release stating there is a national blood shortage, and donors are urgently needed.

According to Red Cross officials, in order for the blood supply to recover, the nonprofit organization must collect 10,000 additional blood products each week over the next month to meet the needs of hospitals and patients in Michigan and across the country.

Barry Siegfried, M.D., medical director of the Red Cross Michigan Region, said donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially platelet donors and Type O blood donors.

“When blood and platelet supplies drop to critical levels, it makes hospitals and

their patients vulnerable, especially if there is a major accident or an emergency medical procedure that requires large quantities of blood,” Siegfried said in a prepared statement. “We’re asking donors across Michigan to help us keep hospital shelves stocked with blood products and help ensure patients have access to the timely care they deserve.”

To encourage members of the public to donate blood, incentives are being offered.

Those who donate by Oct. 20 will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/ Together.

Donors who give blood between Oct. 21 and Nov. 9 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a restaurant merchant of their choice.

They also will be entered to win a $5,000 gift card in which three winners will be chosen. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/lunch.

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app on their cellphones, apply at RedCrossBlood.org, or call 800-RED CROSS, which in numeral form is 800-733-2767.

According to the news release, the Red Cross national blood supply dropped by approximately 25% “on the heels of one of the busiest travel seasons and the beginning of back-to-school activities.”

Another challenge for the Red Cross is that since many employees continue to work from home or in a hybrid capacity since the COVID-19 pandemic, that reduces the number of opportunities to give blood at business-sponsored blood drives.

“These factors, coupled with an active disaster season, are creating a perfect ‘storm’

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman reported that a former boyfriend assaulted her with a knife at 8:17 a.m. Oct. 8.

The suspect fled the scene after the alleged assault.

Officers processed the scene, and detectives were notified.

The investigation was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for possible charges.

Fraudulent call reported

WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Oct. 10, a resident on Bordeaux Drive received a call from someone claiming to be from DTE Energy, according to a police report.

The resident was informed that she was behind on her payment.

The caller requested money to pay off the debt, and the resident sent money via an app.

The case was listed as being for documentation only.

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The case was turned over to detectives for follow-up.

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

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident reported parking a vehicle at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, located at 6777 W. Maple Road, Oct. 11.

The vehicle was parked in the morning, and later in the day, the resident reported that paint on the driver’s side door had been deliberately scratched.

The damaged vehicle is a 2020 Ford Explorer.

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WEST BLOOMFIELD — A customer at a Secretary of State office located at 4297 Orchard Lake Road got upset when trying to obtain a temporary license plate Oct. 16.

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CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 7, 2023 General Election has been scheduled for Friday, October 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the following location: Orchard Lake City Hall 3955 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake, Ml

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o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lot Coverage Variance for a Garage Addition at 4402 Pine Tree; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for a Proposed Attached Cabana onto the Existing Home at 3411 West Shore Drive; o Approved a Zoning Board of Appeals Lakeside Setback Variance for Construction of a Boardwalk on the Property and Postponed a Front Yard Setback Variance to Construct a Single-Family Home on the Property at 4740 Willow Lane; o Approved a Wetlands & Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 4740 Willow Lane for a Boardwalk; o Postponed the 2024 Greater West Bloomfield Cable Communications Commission (GWBCCC) Budget & Revised Allocation of Cable Revenue; o Withdrew a Request for Qualification for a Planned Development Proposal for Orchard Shoppes at 4196 & 4200 Orchard Lake Road; o Held the First Reading of General Ordinance Amendment, Article III - Fire Code, Section 20-42 Open Buring; o Approved the Full Time Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Contract; o Approved the Part Time Building Inspector Pay Increase; o Approved the DPW Equipment Purchase of a Micro Mower; o Approved a Business License for Holiday Tree Sales at St. Mary’s Campus at 3535 Commerce Road; o Approved the School Liaison Officer Contract with Orchard Lake Schools (St. Mary’s); o Approved the City Hall Landscape Expenditure; o Accepted all Department Reports.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals

To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in: City of Orchard Lake Village County of Oakland, State of Michigan

Notice is hereby given that the Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on November 16, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 THE POLLS will be open 7 o’ clock a.m. until 8 o’ clock p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on a request submitted by Thomas Crouch, for a variance from the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, the applicant is seeking a variance from the requirements of Section 4.08(4): • The house is required to have a side setback of 6 feet, but has a nonconforming setback of 4.5 feet. The applicant wishes to add a second floor to the house; per the Zoning Ordinance, expansion of a nonconforming structure in a manner that increases the nonconformity requires approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

THE POLLING PLACE IS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BRAILLE AND AUDIO VERSIONS OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE POLLING PLACE LISTED BELOW: PCT 1 - Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48323 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:

The property in question is 1709 Maddy Lane (parcel ID 18-01-161-004).

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A complete copy of the application for the requested variance may be examined on the City’s website (KeegoHarbor.org) and at Keego Harbor City Hall, 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320, prior to the public hearing, during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on November 16, 2023.

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A finalized audit was expected to be presented at a Board of Education meeting Oct. 23, after press time. Check out the next edition of the Beacon for an update.

Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

Rhonda McClellan,

October 16, 2023

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At the October 16, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action:

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While this could take until 2024 to play out significantly, it will be welcome news for renters and for overall inflation.”

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OCT. 27-29

‘A Chorus Line’: Performed

by Nicely Theatre Group, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27-28 and 2 p.m.

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OCT. 28

Farmers market: Last event of season, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us Drug take back: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Walled Lake Police Department, 1499 E. West Maple Road, walledlake.us

OCT. 29

Trunk or treat: Annual event hosted by Mayor Linda Ackley, noon-2 p.m., corner of Pontiac Trail and East Walled Lake Drive, walledlake.us

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Ball for All family dance: DJ, appetizers and photos, 6:30-8 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at wbparks.org Talkin’ Broadway: Reading, performances and discussion about musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 6:30-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120

NOV. 16

High Tops & High Heels: Mother-son dance, also food and professional photos, 6-8 p.m., Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, 6600 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at wbparks.org

NOV. 17

Harvest Day Lunch: Noon-1:15 p.m., Connect Senior Center, 33230 W. 14 Mile Road in West Bloomfield, register at wbparks.org

ONGOING

NOV. 8

Lakes Area Amputee Support Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Ropp Clinic, 2075 E. West Maple Road, Suite B-207, in Commerce Township, register at (248) 669-9222

NOV. 9

Live music: 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 4000 Cass-Elizabeth Road in Waterford, (248) 791-3256, forknpintcasslake. com

Family STEAM Day: For ages 3 and older, 6-7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Westacres Branch, 7321 Commerce Road, wblib.org

‘The 22nd Michigan Infantry and the Road to Chickamauga’: Presentation by author includes information about Civil War soldiers buried at Pine Lake Cemetery, 7-8 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, free but donations appreciated, wblib.org

NOV. 11

OUTRUN Hunger: Benefits Hospitality House Food Pantry of Commerce Township and Open Door Outreach Center of Waterford, 5K and 1-mile run/walk, 10 a.m., Commerce Township Hall, 2009 Township Drive, outrunhunger.org

NOV. 12

Military collection: See gear, newspaper articles, photos and uniforms from WWI, WWII and Korean War during open house at home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society, 1-4 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum, 3951 Orchard Lake Road, free admission but donations appreciated, gwbhs.org/events

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: Learn to manage chronic pain and other persistent health conditions, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays until Nov. 7, Zoom, free but registration required, (248) 592-1995, jlyons@jfsdetroit.org • For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, www. beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

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NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS Gasoline Alley car show helps local boy with cancer UTICA — When organizers put together this year’s version of the annual Gasoline Alley car show, they added an extra component with a pledge to provide support to local child Beckett Fowler, 3, as he fights cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Tennessee.

Gasoline Alley took place Aug. 12, and Utica recently presented the Fowler family with checks totaling over $30,000 from the show’s fundraising efforts. The money was raised by the Utica Lions Club and USA Tire during the show.

AEW wrestler Danhausen added to fall comic con roster NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con has announced that AEW wrestler Danhausen will be a celebrity guest at its fall show Nov. 10-12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Other guests added to the lineup include “What We Do in the Shadows” actors Harvey Guillen and Natasia Demetriou, and Pokemon voice actor Veronica Taylor. Comic writer and artist Tony Daniel and comic artist Rose Besch also have been added to the guest list.

Motor City Comic Con is also announcing iCon Tournaments. The tournaments will offer guests a gaming lounge area where they can “meet friends and challenge new rivals.” They will be available every day of the convention, and prizes will be given out to winners of every tournament, according to a press release. “It’s all about competitive action and friendly combat,” the release states.

ROCHESTER POSED WINNERS ANNOUNCED

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester held its 11th annual Rochester Posed event Oct. 5. During the event, 20 participating businesses turned their storefront windows into live mannequin displays. This year’s theme for Rochester Posed was Heroes vs.

Villains. Event attendees were able to cast a vote for their favorite live mannequin displays through phone polling. There was also a selected panel of judges that scored each window for the Judge’s Choice winner.

The top three windows with the most texts for the People’s Choice are, in first place, “Local Heroes”/At Home Furniture; second place, “Mario vs. Bowser”/The Spice & Tea Exchange; and third place, “Mean Girls”/Kimi K Salon & Spa. The top three windows with the most votes from the panel of judges are, in first place, “The Witches of Wizard of Oz”/South Street Skateshop; second place, “Ariel vs. Ursula”/Rochester Bike Shop; and third place, “Alice vs. The Queen of Hearts”/Haig’s of Rochester.

For more information, call the DDA at (248) 656-0060.

ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS AGAINST SMISHING SCAM

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages with an alleged delivery notification and tracking link, purporting to be from the U.S. Postal Service.

Smishing is when the scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even Social Security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media.

Her office shared some advice to not be victimized in this way including to never share a phone number unless the person or organization is personally known; never assume a text is legitimate because it comes from a familiar phone number or area code, since spammers can use caller ID spoofing to make it appear the text is from a trusted or local source; never click on links in a suspicious text; and to never provide personal or financial information in response to the unsolicited text or a website linked to the message.

To file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, call (517) 335-7599.

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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

Driver throws coffee into car

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11 a.m Oct. 1, an officer was dispatched to the police station lobby to take a report regarding a road rage incident.

A 65-year-old man from Bloomfield Hills said he was involved in an altercation with an unknown driver in a black SUV. The suspect threw a coffee into the man’s car through an open window after the man informed the suspect that the suspect had run a stop sign and pulled in front of the man. An investigation was ongoing.

Damage, dog feces found on vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Haynes Street for a report of vehicle damage that occurred the morning of Sept. 15 while the vehicle was parked in the street.

Officers observed multiple scratches and dog feces on the car’s fender. An investigation was ongoing.

Pontiac woman arrested for intoxicated driving

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 16, a patrolling officer observed two vehicles traveling more than 15 mph above the posted limit on northbound Woodward, near Madison.

That officer joined another Birmingham officer already in pursuit to pull over both vehicles. Officers noticed signs of intoxication in the driver of one of the vehicles, a 22-year-old Pontiac woman. She failed sobriety evaluations and was arrested for operating while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.

Warren man flees after hearing police siren

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 16 at approximately 10 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a vehicle traveling 87 mph in a 50 mph zone on northbound Woodward Avenue, near Big Beaver Road.

When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop with overhead emergency lights and sirens, the driver accelerated and fled northbound. Police later located the driver, a 19-year-old Warren resident, and charges were sought for reckless driving, and fleeing and eluding police.

Stolen vehicle located in Highland Park

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to a home in the 1900 block of Pembroke Sept. 17 to take a stolen vehicle report.

The vehicle’s owner said his locked vehicle was stolen from his driveway sometime after 11 p.m. the previous night. Police were able to locate the vehicle

in Highland Park and recover it. An investigation was ongoing.

$5,000 bike stolen

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 20 at approximately 5 p.m, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Adams Road regarding a report of larceny.

The victim, a 49-year-old man from Royal Oak, stated his bicycle, valued at $5,000, was stolen from the side of a nearby building. The bike was not secured at the time.

An investigation was ongoing.

Cash register stolen from store

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 11:20 p.m. Sept. 16, a man broke into a store on Orchard Lake Road and stole a cash register that had a small amount of cash in it.

There is a suspect, and detectives were following up, according to a report.

Bentley stolen from driveway

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between Sept.

25 and 26, a resident on Century Oak Lane reported that her 2017 Bentley Continental was stolen from her driveway.

The vehicle had been left unlocked.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Fight breaks out at restaurant

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A fight began in the bar area of a restaurant on West Maple Road between two groups at 12:11 a.m. Sept. 23.

An employee reportedly suffered an injured finger trying to break up the fight.

Police officers were able to identify a suspect via camera footage.

The suspect was later located by officers and arrested for assault.

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’s 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. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Thousands 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, 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.

Steaks stolen

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a man stole three packages of steak hidden under his clothing from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road at 3 p.m. Oct. 2.

An investigation was ongoing.

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.

Store owner stops B&E 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.

Trailer taken from job site

BERKLEY — A trailer was reported stolen at 5:06 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 3800 block of W. 11 Mile Road.

According to the report, a representative of Royal Plumbing came to the Public Safety Department to report that a trailer the company had rented from Chet’s Rent-All had been stolen from a job site.

Security footage showed a silver pickup truck with an unknown male suspect pulling into a parking lot, hooking up the trailer and leaving with the trailer attached.

Building materials stolen

BERKLEY — Some building materials were taken from a Berkley home in the 2200 block of Oakshire Avenue, in the general area of 11 Mile and Greenfield roads, and were reported stolen at 9 a.m. Sept. 27.

The police report states that between 1 p.m.

Sept. 26 and 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27, the building materials were taken from the yard of a home.

According to police, different sizes of lumber and plywood sheets were taken. The total value was $1,926.37.

Drunken driver crashes into tree, light pole

ROCHESTER — An officer was in the area of Walnut and Fourth when they observed a dark colored vehicle leave the parking structure and travel northbound at approximately 12:08 a.m. Sept. 23.

The vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree and light pole. The vehicle then proceeded to reenter the roadway, but it was inoperable.

The officer saw the driver exit the vehicle and stumble around.

The driver failed field sobriety tasks and was given a preliminary breath test, resulting in 0.20% blood alcohol content, and he was arrested.

Charger stolen from dealership

TROY — The Suburban Chrysler dealership at 1790 Maplelawn Drive reported that a 2015 Dodge Charger, which had been dropped off for service a month ago, was discovered stolen when the owner returned to pick up the vehicle Sept. 18.

Surveillance footage shows that the Charger was stolen by an unknown suspect at 9:47 p.m. Aug. 14.