Dave Mabry resigns as Oakland Township clerk
Resignation letter cites board ‘dysfunction and obstruction’
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township Clerk Dave Mabry has stepped down from his post.
RCUs Klint Pleasant inducted into BCAM Hall of Fame
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — Rochester
Christian University’s longtime basketball coach Klint Pleasant was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame Oct. 5.
On Sept. 23 there was a celebration of his accomplishments at Frank Rewold and Sons in Rochester. At the event were former players, university staff members, friends and family.
“I let them use our office here because it’s pretty conducive to stuff like that,” Frank Rewold said. “They had a great group of people here.”
Township Supervisor Robin Buxar made a public announcement of Mabry’s resignation, which he submitted in a letter dated Sept. 15, during the Oct. 14 Board of Trustees meeting.
Resignation letter
“I am writing to inform you of my resignation as Clerk of the Charter Township of Oakland effective immediately. When I chose to seek the position Mabry See CLERK on page 6A
ABOVE: Klint Pleasant points at the crowd of spectators as he is honored for being inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame.
RIGHT: The spectators on hand watch the message from Michigan State University’s Tom Izzo congratulating Pleasant on his accomplishment.
Frank Rewold and Sons built the university’s basketball arena five years ago and has been a supporter of the school and its programs for years. Hosting the event to honor Pleasant was a no-brainer.
“To me it’s just a class act, what they do up there,” Rewold explained. “What they do is they build young men and women. … That’s the bigger picture to me that makes it so cool.”
The event itself, ended up being a surprise to Pleasant. What he initially thought would be a get-together of a few friends ended up becoming a room filled with people who made an impact on his career.
“I didn’t think much of it. I thought it would be smaller. … I was blown away and was completely over-
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OU retains top-level veteran-friendly school status
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — Oakland University has once again been named a Gold-Level
Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
The agency’s Veteran-Friendly Schools program recognizes Michigan educational institutions for supporting the needs of vet-
erans and military-connected students.
“Those who participate in the VeteranFriendly Schools program make a commitment to honor and support our militaryconnected learners,” MVAA Education
Analyst Joe Saur said in a statement. “By achieving this certification and attracting, retaining and supporting those who have served our country bravely, Michigan’s aca-
LEFT: The streets of Rochester came to life with ghosts, ghouls, princesses and more as children trick-or-treated with downtown merchants during Halloween Fest Oct. 18. ABOVE: Kids collect candy at the top level of the east parking structure. BOTTOM RIGHT: Children pick out lollipops from inside a pumpkin.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: Eli Amin, 7, uses ninja skills to take down a cup pyramid set up by members of Alpha Sigma Phi. See VETERAN on page 10A
Rochester Hills motorcyclist, 20, dies in traffic accident
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Rochester Hills was killed Oct. 4 in a traffic accident.
Deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Highland Road and Hickory Hills Boulevard in Oceola Township at approximately 8 p.m. Oct. 4.
Preliminary investigation showed a 39-year-old Howell resident operating a 2016 Ford Expedition turned left onto Hickory Hills from Highland Road in front of a motorcyclist turning west.
The driver of the motorcycle, Callam Kenneth Spangler, was wearing a helmet and was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. His obituary can be found at dignitymemorial. com/obituaries/12548872.
The driver of the Ford, who was wearing a seatbelt, was uninjured.
Alcohol appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, according to police, while speed remains under investigation.
An investigation is underway.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
TAYLOR SWIFT CAKE CELEBRATES ALBUM DROP
ROCHESTER — The Home Bakery recently unveiled a life-size cake in the likeness of global superstar Taylor Swift.
The show-stopping confection, proudly displayed in the bakery’s front window, was created in honor of Swift’s new album release, “The Life of a Showgirl.”
“I chose to create a Taylor Swift inspired window because, honestly, we’re a bunch of Swifties in here! But beyond the fun of celebrating her music, I really admire her. Taylor isn’t just an incredibly talented artist, she’s a brilliant businesswoman, a master storyteller, and someone who has built a global community through creativity, resilience, and authenticity,” Heather Tocco, the owner of Home Bakery, said in a press release.
“At The Home Bakery, we’ve always believed in using our windows as a canvas to tell stories and celebrate cultural moments that bring people together. From football to pop culture, it’s our way of connecting with our community and sparking joy. With Taylor’s latest album release, it felt like the perfect time to highlight someone I view as a powerful role model, especially for young women, showing that success comes from hard work, imagination, and the courage to reinvent yourself.”
One full sheet cake, eight sheets of rice crispies, 30 pounds of fondant, 12 quarts of buttercream, plus 75 hours and a team of five designers all combined to bring this creative
confection to life. The cake is on display at the Home Bakery, 300 S. Main St. in downtown Rochester, through mid-November.
— Mary Beth Almond
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Genisys Credit Union receives Community Hero Award
ROCHESTER — Genisys Credit Union received the Community Hero Sunrise Pinnacle Award presented by the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce and Oakland University.
“We share in this award with our members, our employees, and our community partners,” Jackie Buchanan, president and CEO of Genisys Credit Union, said in a statement. “We are inspired to continue our ‘Community Hero’ work to help build a better tomorrow for the greater Rochester community.”
The Community Hero Award, sponsored by Oakland University, is presented to an “individual or business that has positively impacted the community or culture of the greater Rochester area.”
For over 20 years, the credit union has fostered partnerships that build strong community support by partnering with Paint Creek Center for the Arts to present the Art & Apples Festival; implementing a ‘Free Financial Library’ with the city of Rochester to provide access to financial literacy materials; co-presenting sponsor for the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade; sponsoring opportunities with the city of Rochester Hills for fun at Van Hoosen Farms with Wet & Wild Wednesdays, Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival, and more; supporting the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office as donation sites to collect coats for their annual Coats for the Cold campaign; and enriching downtown Rochester with excitement throughout the year in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority.
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Anthony Gallina, senior director alumni engagement of Oakland University, with Theresa Doan, director social responsibility of Genisys Credit Union.
The credit union also sponsored the Sunrise Pinnacle Young Professional of the Year Award, which was presented to Marina Burkhardt of Capital Lending. The award is presented to an individual under 40 who shows an outstanding level of achievement, commitment, and presence in the community.
NURSE SHARES RESEARCH ON IMMIGRANT HEALTH OUTCOMES
ROCHESTER HILLS — Rhonda Yates, a registered nurse and researcher from Rochester Hills, is set to present her findings on nurses’ political beliefs and their impact on immigrant and refugee health care.
Yates will be speaking at the Transcultural Nursing Society Annual Conference in Portland, Maine, Oct. 29-Nov. 1, and the American Public Health Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Nov. 2-5.
Yates’ research, which draws from surveys across diverse health care settings, reveals “political attitudes among medical professionals can subtly shape clinical decisions, communication styles, and levels of
Help collect native seeds at Howlett Park
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Pollinators are looking for volunteers to help collect native seeds at the prairie restoration area in Howlett Park, 1234 Inglewood Ave.
The seeds will be gathered 1-2 p.m. Oct. 26 to later be cleaned and used to restock the Native Seed Library at Dinosaur Hill. Participants are invited to take some home for a winter sowing project or to directly sow in their own landscape. Howlett Park, in Rochester, is bounded by Inglewood Avenue, Romeo Road, Sycamore Drive and Holy Family School. Park on Inglewood Avenue, between Linwood and Terry Street, and meet on the west side of the park to begin. Bring gloves, if you want them; boots or shoes for wet, spongy areas; and scissors; and dress for the weather. There will be more seed cleaning meet-ups later in the season to be announced in the Rochester Pollinators volunteer newsletter — to be added, email pollinators@trentcreative.com.
empathy – all of which directly affect patients who already face language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and a growing systemic distrust of authority figures.
“While health policy research shows that immigrants often receive less care, we don’t yet measure how nurses’ own political beliefs shape those decisions. That’s the gap I’m addressing,” Yates said in a press release. “If we don’t examine who we think deserves care, we risk building a healthcare system that mirrors politics, not ethics.”
The goal of each presentation is to spark dialogue, encourage
reflection, and promote culturally responsive care. Yates will also share actionable strategies for improving trust and access in clinical settings.
“Some patients walk into the clinic carrying more than trauma or language barriers. They carry a label in someone’s mind: undeserving,” Yates said in a press release. “Deservingness should never be a matter of politics. Especially not at the bedside.”
Rhonda Yates is a nurse, educator, and Ph.D. student in nursing at the University of Memphis. She teaches linguistics at Oakland University and has worked as a clinical and oncology nurse in Michigan hospitals.
of Trustee, and then accept the position of Clerk, I did it as a way of paying back to society for the good life that I have had. I now consider my debt paid,” Mabry said in the letter.
“This decision comes after considerable reflection on the current environment in which the Board of Trustees operates. I did not enter public service to become a spectator to dysfunction and obstruction. Too often, I’ve seen decisions driven not by good governance and principled leadership but rather by ego, personal attacks, and a lack of emotional intelligence,” he wrote in the letter.
“I believe in the power of representative
government to do what is right for those being represented, not to serve the ambitions of those who confuse visibility with value. It has become clear that some on the Board of Trustees are not of the same mindset. I am no longer able to effectively perform the duties of Clerk.”
Mabry said he will miss working with the “wonderful people in the Township Hall.”
“We had built an excellent team. I wish them only the best going forward and I will miss each and every one of them, especially those who worked in and with the Clerk’s Department. Thank you to those people for all you did to help the Clerk’s department during elections.
“I apologize to the residents of Oakland Charter Township for not being able to complete my term.”
Mabry became clerk in February 2023
after Buxar was appointed supervisor following the resignation of Dominic Abbate.
Buxar said she thinks Mabry did “an outstanding job” as the clerk.
“He took that role on, he went to classes, school, learned, listened, was very — in my opinion — fair and evenhanded. He tried to play it fair and square,” she said. “I’ve been there, I’ve done it. It’s certainly not easy and he was forced into a lot of very difficult situations. Everything he asked for to help him make this township better, or achieve better for that department, was routinely pushed away, and I think it’s sad. He essentially is saying he was more or less just pushed out.”
Trustee Emily Campbell had a different view of Mabry’s departure.
“I don’t think any of us wished Dave out of his job. The decision to leave was his,” she said. “We all have to compromise, nego-
tiate and get along on all decisions because we have seven individual opinions on where we think things should go. We’re all elected to serve our constituents and there is a commitment to us to honor our oath to the last day, and that means you just get along with everybody, unless there are extenuating circumstances. To say that the rest of us were obstructive or dysfunctional, I think that doesn’t speak well for the board and all we do to try and communicate and get consensus and bring right things to the township and to the people. As far as him wanting to leave immediately, there was a rush, it seemed, on his part. But at the same time, without a clerk, we can’t pay our payroll, we can’t pay our vendors, we can’t write any checks, so our thing was we want to do the right thing for our residents and keep things flowing, keep the township functional. So,
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it wasn’t our intent to be mean to not accept it. Our intent was looking at the functionality for our community. I wish Dave well. I thought he was a pretty nice guy and I’m sorry he decided to leave us, but I can’t see on my part or anybody else’s here that we forced him out.”
Trustee Jack Elder thanked Mabry for his time with the township.
“I came into township government at the same time and he is a good guy. I didn’t know him before that,” he said. “I think he did a great job. I’m very sorry to see this come to an end. I wish him the best.”
Finding a new clerk
The Board of Trustees voted 6-1 to accept the resignation letter Oct. 14, with an effective date of Oct. 28. The board has 45 days from Oct. 14 to appoint a replacement, under state law.
Treasurer John Giannangeli, and trustees Emily Campbell, Jack Elder, John Casadei and Jeanne Langlois voted in favor of the motion, while Buxar voted against it.
The majority of the board argued that if it allowed the termination to be effec-
tive Oct. 14, there would be no one at the township to sign its checks and payroll, a duty that the Michigan Township Association states can only be done by the township treasurer or deputy treasurer, along with the township clerk or deputy clerk.
The township’s previous deputy clerk resigned in September. Also in August, the majority of the board voted to pause funding to the clerk’s assistant position until further action from the Board of Trustees. The clerk’s assistant position remained vacant at press time.
Buxar, who noted she was out of town in another state for most of the last month, said she voted against the motion due to concerns with the delayed effective date. She said she expected the other members of the board to have accepted the clerk’s resignation while she was out of town for work.
“I have an issue of keeping someone, you know, not accepting a resignation to benefit the township,” Buxar said. “He’s not even living down here. He’s driving from another home here now to sign the checks. I don’t know that it’s necessarily fair.”
The township clerk is one of the seven part-time elected officials who make up the Board of Trustees. The clerk is responsible for maintaining the official records of the township, administering all elections, and ensuring compliance with state and local
laws related to open meetings, public records and elections. It’s a part-time position, and delegation of most duties may be performed by the full-time deputy clerk, who reports directly to the clerk.
The vacant clerk position will be filled by appointment by the Board of Trustees, and the appointee will serve until the November 2026 general election. To continue
in the role beyond that date, the appointed clerk must seek election to complete the full term.
Trustees said they expected to make an appointment at the Oct. 28 Board of Trustee meeting.
For more information, contact Township Manager Joseph Merucci at (248) 6514440, Ext. 214.
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demic intuitions create a vital and inclusive environment where every veteran feels valued and empowered to succeed.”
Any academic institution or training facility in Michigan eligible to receive veteran education benefits can apply for the program. Schools are evaluated based on seven criteria: having an established process for identifying student veterans; an active student-operated veterans club or association; veteran-specific career services, resources, advising and/or outcome monitoring; an on-campus veterans coordinator; a system to evaluate and award credit based on military training and experience; and monitoring and evaluating student veteran academic retention, transfer and graduation rates. Gold status requires fulfillment of six or more criteria, silver requires four and bronze must have three.
This is the ninth consecutive year Oakland University has earned gold-level status.
Earlier this year, Oakland was honored as an “Education Innovator” by the Michi-
gan Veterans Affairs Agency, receiving three Innovation Awards for its collaborative, forward-thinking efforts to support student veterans, according to officials.
OU’s Veterans Support Services staff members Lisa Rhoades, Cathy Weber and Roberta Hayden are “a blessing to work with,” according to Sean Twyman, a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
“Their courtesy and professionalism has always been on the highest level, always being there to go above and beyond to ensure our success as veterans in an important life transition,” Twyman said in a statement.
Student veteran Willie L. Payne agreed.
“In all my years of service, I have not had a more attentive group of people,” he said in a statement. “Their willingness to go the extra mile to resolve my issues is so commendable. If all VA departments care for their vets as much as they do, I think we would have more vets seeking the help they require and deserve.”
To learn more about OU Veterans Support Services, visit oakland.edu/veterans, call (248) 370-2010 or email vss@oakland.edu.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Serra Ford and Serra Buick GMC win award
Serra Ford Rochester Hills and Serra Buick GMC Rochester Hills said that their team is honored to be named the 2025 Sunrise Pinnacle Business of the Year by the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes the dedication of their employees and the trust of their customers. They said the award underscores their commitment to community and integrity and the relationships built within the Rochester Hills area. They anticipate many more years of partnership with the community, the chamber and all local businesses that contribute to Rochester Hills.
For inquiries, call (248) 852-0400. Serra’s locations are 2890 S. Rochester Road and 855 S. Rochester Road in Rochester Hills.
Pangea donates leather to Pingree Detroit
On Oct. 6, global automotive leather supplier Pangea, headquartered in Rochester Hills, donated 600 leather hides to Pingree Detroit, a local leather-goods maker using high-quality materials reclaimed from the Detroit auto industry. As the largest single donation received by Pingree Detroit this year, the materials are expected to fuel the production of over 3,500 leather goods and generate employment opportunities for U.S. military veterans and Detroiters. Pangea is located at 2920 Waterview Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, and can be reached by phone at (248) 436-2300 or via their website, pangeamade.com.
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Oakland University was awarded the highest rating for veteran-friendliness by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Local, state professionals share tips to get cars winter ready
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Between scraping your windshield and navigating snowy roads, winter driving isn’t always easy. But taking a few minutes and some easy steps can help prepare your vehicle to keep you safe in Michigan’s winter.
Rick Killewald, a master mechanic at Snappy Oil in Clinton Township, suggests drivers check some of their wear-and-tear parts, such as hoses and belts, in preparation for winter.
He also suggested drivers check parts such as wiper blades, and make sure their battery is holding a charge. It’s also important, he said, to check tire pressures and make sure they aren’t dry-rotted or bald.
“Usually on the driver’s door panel, inside the door, it tells you what the tire pressure is supposed to be,” he said.
Killewald said the shop he works at is available to help drivers get their cars ready for winter.
“We check the tires, check the brakes,
make sure the battery, hoses, belts, wipers are good,” he said. “That’s basically what we check for winter, just to make sure they’re all good for winter.”
In a press release, the Michigan State Police also told drivers to remove all snow and ice before driving.
“Snow, ice and dirt buildup can dim the beams of lights and reduce visibility, and snow and ice from the roof can fall onto your windshield and block your view of the road,” the release states.
The release also states drivers can be hit with a fine if snow or ice from their vehicle impairs the visibility of other drivers by hitting their windshields, the road or the shoulder.
If drivers don’t have an ice scraper, they can use items such as an expired credit card or gift card, an old CD or CD case, a dustpan or plastic kitchen utensils. However, drivers should avoid using metal tools to scrape ice as it can scratch the glass, and warm water can crack the glass if used to clear ice.
The press release also states drivers should keep their gas tank at least half full to
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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OCT. 23
A Rat Pack Evening: Includes cocktail reception, dinner, full bar, Frank Sinatra-style entertainment, live auction and raffle, semi-formal gala benefits Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation (helps low-income seniors in need of proper housing and care), 5:30-9 p.m., Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive in Rochester, nextsteps4seniorsfoundation.org
Rock ‘N’ Roll High Hopes Gala: Features food stations, music by Live Band Karaoke Detroit, live auction with auctioneer, silent auction and interactive games, guests encouraged to wear band T-shirts, all proceeds benefit Dutton Farm (empowers and supports adults with disabilities), 6-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Banquet Center, 1919 Star Batt Drive, duttonfarm.org
OCT. 24
‘Trees: Health, Structure and Pest Issues and How You Can Help’: Presented by Meadow Brook Garden Club with guest speaker Julie Stachecki (certified arborist and oak wilt specialist), coffee and refreshments at 9:15 a.m. and program at 10 a.m., Meadow Brook Hall (on campus of Oakland University), 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, mbgcmembers@gmail.com, (248) 364-6210, meadowbrookhall.org/gardenclub
OCT. 24-25
Take Root concert: Dance company focuses on movement and connection with audience, 8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 2 p.m. Oct. 25 (latter performance includes opener by Dance for Parkinson’s program), Varner Recital Hall (on campus of Oakland University), 371 Varner Drive in Rochester, takerootdance.com
OCT. 25
Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market: Also trickor-treating, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., new temporary location at East Parking Platform, 415 East St., see vendors at downtownrochestermi.com/farmers-market
OCT. 26
Meadow Brook Hall-oween: Trick or treat outside and on first floor of mansion, also games, crafts, and cider and doughnuts in heated garden tent, time slots available from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall (on campus of Oakland University), 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, www.meadowbrookhall.org/events/ meadow-brook-hall-oween
Hall-oween: Bewitching Hour: Includes grown-up trick-or-treating, signature cocktails, spooky snacks and live music by Olivia Van Goor and band, also selfguided tour of mansion, costumes encouraged, time slots available from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall (on campus of Oakland University), 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/events/ bewitching-hour
Collect native seeds: Hosted by Rochester Pollinators, help restock seed library at Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, also take some home for winter sowing project or landscape, 1-2 p.m. (but can stay longer), meet on west side of Howlett Park, east of Rochester
Road and north of Romeo Road, park on Inglewood Avenue between Linwood Avenue and Terry Street, rochesterpollinators.org
OCT. 27
Christmas Truce of 1914: Author Rochelle Pennington shares stories from diaries, letters and newspaper articles and presents photos from spontaneous ceasefire between British and German soldiers during World War I, 7-8 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, registration required, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
OCT. 28
Remembering Edmund Fitzgerald: Author Rochelle Pennington recalls sinking of Great Lakes freighter nearly 50 years ago, part of E Speaker Series, 7-8 p.m., Meadow Brook Theatre (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com
‘Mysterious Michigan’: Presentation about state’s “eerie legends, strange tales and ghostly lore” by historian and author Amber Rose Hammond, 4:30 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, registration required, (248) 659-1029, opccenter.org
OCT. 29
Ladies Night: Wealth & Wellness: Includes talk by financial advisor Heidi McCarroll, breast cancer screening and dense breast education with Dr. Shoshana Hallowell, on-site mammograms (registration required), mocktails and food, wellness and beauty vendors, and “boobie” bingo, 6-8 p.m., Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., tickets at cbo.io/ app/public/bidapp/ladiesnight
OCT. 31
Trunk or treat: About 25-30 vehicles expected, 3-5 p.m., Oaks at Hampton Apartments, 643 Dorchester Drive in Rochester Hills
NOV. 4
Flashlight Tours: Take docent-led tour of Meadow Brook Hall to see hidden spaces and learn about National Historic Landmark’s craftsmanship, slots available at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, (248) 364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org
NOV. 5
Dinner & A Movie: Three-course meal, cash bar and “Psycho” (1960) projected on big screen in ballroom, 6-9:30 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall (on campus of Oakland University), 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, waitlist available for sold-out dates, (248) 364-6200, meadowbrookhall.org
NOV. 8
Holiday Artisan Market: Nearly 100 artisans expected, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 656-1403, opccenter.org
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
NOV. 11
Veterans Day ceremony: 2 p.m., Heroes’ Point at Rochester Fire Department, 277 E. Second St., (248) 651-4470
NOV. 14
‘Autumn Blues’ concert: Hear Beth Stalker with Jimmy Smith Quartet, 7 p.m., St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester, free but donations appreciated, Harmony in the Hills concert seriescontinues at noon Dec. 5 and 12, (248) 6519361, harmonyinthehills.org
ONGOING
The Village Pumpkin Patch: Visit during day until Oct. 30, Festival Park, north of Walton Boulevard and east of Adams Road in Rochester Hills, purchases benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind, scan QR code while on location
‘The Diary of Anne Frank’: Production follows title character and her family as they hide from Nazi persecution for nearly two years, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 7-22, Avon Players Community Theatre, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 608-9077, boxoffice@avonplayers.org, avonplayers.org
‘Dames at Sea’: Tap-filled musical spoof of 1930s Hollywood, dinner show from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 23 and luncheon shows from noon-3 p.m. Oct. 24 and 27-28, OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, opccenter.org
‘Catch Me If You Can’: Comedy about wife who goes missing during honeymoon and other woman who claims to be husband’s new bride, select times until Nov. 2, Meadow Brook Theatre (room 207 in Wilson Hall on campus of Oakland University), 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 377-3300, mbtheatre.com
Nondenominational cancer support group: Open to survivors, family, friends and caregivers, includes presentation by speaker and sharing with facilitator, 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays until Nov. 11, on Zoom or in person at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church of Rochester, 620
Romeo Road, call Laura at (248) 736-4473, Celeste at (248) 736-3253 or Alyson at (248) 495-6542
Rochester Community Chorus rehearsals: 7:45-9:15 p.m. Mondays, St. Mary of the Hills, 2675 John R Road in Rochester Hills, performances scheduled for Dec. 7 and Jan. 25, rochestercommunitychorus.org, greig. dan@gmail.com
Rochester Community Concert Band rehearsals: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Avondale High School, 2800 Waukegan St. in Auburn Hills, group also collecting instruments to benefit Detroit Harmony, (248) 462-9043, rochestercommunityconcertband@gmail.com, rochestercommunityconcertband.org
Art exhibit: “System and Sequence: Pattern and Ornament In Contemporary Art” on display noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays until Nov. 23, Oakland University Art Gallery (room 208 in Wilson Hall), 371 Wilson Blvd. in Rochester, (248) 370-3005, ouartgallery.org
Support groups and activities: Find meetups for grief, alzheimer’s/dementia, parkinson’s, memory loss and more, also concerts, presentations, games and more, OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 656-1403, opccenter.org
Live performances: Includes Halloween Bash featuring Parallel Fifth Oct. 24-25, Kashmir (Led Zeppelin tribute) Nov. 1 and Alexander Zonjic Nov. 7, all 8 p.m., and RockStar at 9:30 p.m. (7 p.m. sold out) Nov. 8, The Roxy, 401 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, (248) 453-5285, theroxyrochester.com/events
• 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Irish Tavern, 51 N. Broadway in Lake Orion, itlakeorion.com, (248) 845-4476
Rochester Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursdays of month, 4890.toastmasters clubs.org
Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve activities: Story & STEAM(ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every second and fourth Fridays of month) and Nature Tales Classic (story, See CALENDAR on page 14A
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whelmed and honored,” Pleasant said. “I choked up. I got up there and looked out and thought, ‘I don’t know what I’ve done to have such good friends.’ It felt good.”
This was a great opportunity to showcase the impact that Pleasant and Rochester Christian University have had on so many people. Former players from all walks of life, and even some different countries, came in to honor the coach.
“Seeing all the former players there and thinking time flies,” Pleasant said. “It does make me think that it’s been a life well lived. … We did something worthwhile and we did something good. Now they transition from being my players to being my friends.”
Pleasant is entering year 15 as head coach for Rochester Christian and has won the UCSAA National Championship twice with the school. While his coaching career isn’t over, his legacy is already ingrained.
“I just felt honored. … Coaching can be a real grind, and the seasons can be long. Sometimes you wonder if you’re making a difference,” Pleasant said. “Having an opportunity to scratch together a career that’s worthy of a Hall of Fame induction was re-
ally surreal, because that was never the plan. … I’m just really honored.”
Another special part of the induction is that Pleasant now joins his father, Garth Pleasant, in the Hall of Fame. Garth Pleasant won four national championships and amassed over 700 career wins. The tandem is now 115 wins shy of becoming the alltime winningest father son-duo, according to Klint Pleasant.
“That’s what was so surreal about it. … I grew up being at events like that for my dad,” Pleasant said. “It’s so cool to have opportunities like that where he can have moments where we’re proud. And we did something really unique as a father and son. … Seeing him almost live through it again was very touching for me.”
The mark that Pleasant and his family have left on the program is massive and everlasting. The small school’s basketball program has seen years of success, and Pleasant will always be a vital reason for that.
“It sounds cheesy… but they’re just very humble people. They work hard, have good ethics, and the more I’m around it the more I like it,” Rewold said. “Everything about the program is the right way.”
To learn more about Rochester Christian University athletics and its programs, visit www.rcuwarriors.com.
CRIME WATCH
Man carrying pistol with expired license arrested
for traffic violations
ROCHESTER HILLS — While on patrol at Rochester Road and Auburn Road, a deputy observed a black Chevrolet Corvette committing a traffic violation at 1:25 a.m. Oct. 6. The deputy initiated a traffic stop, and the driver, a 31-year-old man from Rochester Hills, advised he had a concealed pistol license and a firearm on his person. Upon further investigation, police learned the driver’s concealed pistol license had expired. The driver was arrested and issued a citation for the traffic violations. The vehicle was impounded, and the recovered firearm was transported, tagged and stored.
Gun found in dumpster
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Technology Drive on a report of a found shotgun in a trash dumpster at 9:50 a.m. Oct. 6. Deputies retrieved the Maverick Arms Model 88 shotgun from the dumpster, inspected it and saw it was brand-new and still in the original box with the purchaser’s information. Deputies went to a home to contact the purchaser of the shotgun, a 63-year-old man from Rochester Hills, who said he did not want the shotgun any longer and had tossed
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Safe with guns, cash, stolen from home
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Dearborn for a breaking and entering at 1:13 p.m. Oct. 7. The victim, a 54-year-old man from Rochester Hills, had returned home to find his front door wide open and the back door kicked in. A large safe from the victim’s bedroom was missing. The safe contained multiple rifles, firearms and approximately $200,000 in cash. Some of the weapons belonged to the victim’s son, a 23-year-old man from Lake Orion. The detached garage was also broken into. Deputies secured the residence until it was processed by an evidence technician. Deputies contacted neighbors in the neighborhood and obtained video evidence of a possible suspect vehicle. Detectives are investigating.
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and dried fruit, and extra mittens, hats and socks. Blankets and shovels can also be useful.
The press release also states drivers should allow plenty of time to reach their destination.
“Allow plenty of time to reach your destination so you won’t be tempted to drive faster than you should,” the release states.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
had left the residence around 2 a.m., and his whereabouts were unknown. She was able to check his phone messages prior to him leaving, and he was in contact with his mother. Per the father, the boy is not supposed to have contact with his mother. Initially the area was searched for the missing juvenile, and his phone was pinged, identifying his last location in Detroit with an accuracy of 300 meters. The mother’s residence was checked for the missing youth, with negative results. The school resource officer from Rochester Adams was advised of the runway.
School incident
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ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025 ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN
To the Quali ed Electors of the City of Rochester, County of Oakland:
Notice is hereby given that the General Election will be held in the City of Rochester, County of Oakland on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.:
The polling place locations for said election are as follows:
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PRECINCT #3 ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST 620 ROMEO for the purpose of electing candidates for the following of ces:
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ST. CLAIR SHORES — The “Sandsbash” is back with live entertainment, food and dancing, all to support a great cause. The event this year is held from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Nov. 8. Tickets are $60 until Oct. 24 and $70 at the door. The bash will be held at Barrister Gardens located at 24225 Harper Avenue. This year, the event supports Wertz Warriors benefiting the Special Olympics. The event features live entertainment, an open bar, a “family style” dinner and more. The color scheme is “Red Accent” with the press release stating a touch of red goes a long way. For more information or to purchase tickets until Oct. 24 contact Al Melfi at (586) 489-6220, Dinghy Concepts at (586) 879-3061, April Sikes Fish at (586) 405-5131 or Marty Sikes at (586) 5304072.
ROCHESTER — Rochester Christian University is seeking donations for its new Professional Clothes Closet, which will provide current students with free access to professional clothing appropriate for interviews, internships, networking events, conferences and career fairs. The type of clothing needed is modern professional suits and suit separates (jackets/blazers, pants, skirts, and dresses); button-up shirts and blouses; and gently used/like new dress shoes and belts. All items must be recently cleaned, with no rips, tears, missing buttons, or stains.
Rebekah Pinchback, dean of the School of Business and Technology, started the initiative to help remove financial barriers for students and empower them with free career wear, so they can step into professional opportunities with confidence.
“It has become evident that not all students have access to necessary career wear. Our goal is to help our Warriors feel confident, professional and prepared when making a positive first impression,” Pinchback said in a press release.
The closet is size-inclusive, and all clothing is provided at no cost to students. Students also receive free resources and information on the importance of dressing professionally and the different types of professional attire in the workplace.
To support this initiative, email Pinchback at rpinchback@rcu.edu to contribute clothing; purchase item(s) from the closet’s Amazon wish list; or direct funds to this university gift fund.
Matt Dion, a 2008 alumnus and owner of Closets by Design,
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“We are so grateful to Matt for donating time and supporting our students in this way,” Pinchback said in a press release. For more information, email rpinchback@rcu.edu.
Franklin prepares for another Franklinstein Frenzy
FRANKLIN — Main Street Franklin will hold its annual Franklinstein Frenzy on Saturday, Oct. 25. This Halloween-themed celebration invites the community to dress in costume and enjoy treats and activities.
There will be a Halloween parade to kick off the event at noon. Free trick-or-treat bags will be provided by the Franklin Baseball League for kids to use while collecting candy at the local businesses on Main Street. Trick-or-treating starts at 12:30 p.m. Arts and crafts for kids will be provided by the Franklin Public Library. At 12:45 p.m., the Pumpkin Roll, sponsored by Novak Real Estate
Frankenstein and his bride. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. there will be “Spooktacular Merchant Savings,” according to a press release. Learn more about this free event at MainStreetFranklinMi.com.
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ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Citizens Bank at 44 North Adams Road on a report of a female driving into the front of the business at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Deputies determined that a 63-year-old female driver operating a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer had attempted to make a left turn from the Village of Rochester Hills Mall onto southbound Adams Road, just north of Walton Boulevard. During this maneuver, she collided with a 2022 Western Star semi-truck and trailer driven by a 40-year-old man from California traveling in the left southbound lane of Adams Road. The driver improperly utilized the two-way continuous left-turn lane as a merge lane to enter traffic, resulting in a collision with the side of the semi-trailer.
Following the initial impact, she inadvertently depressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. The vehicle veered left, crossed the northbound lanes of Adams Road, left the roadway, struck a traffic sign, descended an embankment, and ultimately crashed into the front of Citizens Bank. The driver, a 63-year-old woman from Sterling Heights, was injured in the crash and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Police said alcohol and drugs did not appear to have been contributing factors. The incident caused significant structural damage to both the vehicle and the exterior wall of the bank.
Clothing stolen from Lululemon
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Lululemon, 252 N. Adams Road, for a retail fraud that had just occurred at 8:25 p.m. Sept 20. The store employee stated that three females and one male entered the store empty handed. Once inside the store, they all started grabbing as much clothing as they could carry and ran out of the store into a white Tesla before fleeing the scene. The store employee estimates that over $3,000 in merchandise was stolen. Deputies were investigating.
MSU jersey stolen from car
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1700 block of Bedford Square Drive on a report of a larceny from vehicle at 10:49 p.m. Sept. 24. The caller said his vehicle had been parked for approximately 36 hours before he realized that $200-$300 worth of miscellaneous items, including a Michigan State football jersey displaying No. 9, was missing. He believes he had left his vehicle unlocked. Detectives were investigating.
Driver on the road with suspended license
ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol in the area of
on the windshield and the driver using their phone while driving. A traffic stop was conducted, and it was determined the driver had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest, was transported to the station for processing and was released with a citation for a later court date.
Victim receives fraudulent text
TROY — A man who lives on Jordan Drive reported that at 4 p.m. Oct. 10, he received a text message from a person claiming to be a representative with Citibank, who told him there had been a fraudulent charge and instructed him to call a phone number. He called the number provided and gave his personal information to another representative, only to realize it was a scam.
Vehicle damaged at Aston Martin Detroit
TROY — The Aston Martin Detroit dealership at 1820 Maplelawn Drive reported that the glass rooftop of a 2023 BMW i7 had been damaged sometime between Sept. 24 and Sept. 26. The roof had been struck in multiple locations, apparently by an unknown person.
Fraud reported
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 75-year-old West Bloomfield woman told police Sept. 16 she was a victim of fraud when an unknown suspect withdrew $400 from her bank account.
Man threatens hospital employees
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A 46-year-old Sylvan Lake man reportedly threatened employees at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield Township Sept. 16 when he was unhappy with his medical treatment.
Drug paraphernalia found
FARMINGTON — Officers with Farmington Public Safety reportedly grew suspicious of a person parked at a self-storage business after hours around 2 a.m. Sept. 23 in the 34000 block of Nine Mile Road, prompting them to check the plates.
They allegedly found that the vehicle was registered to a 27-year-old woman with a warrant out for her arrest on a probation violation in another jurisdiction. The woman was then located and detained by the officers, who conducted a search of her backpack with her consent and reportedly discovered drug paraphernalia, including possible heroin.
The case was turned over to the detective bureau for follow-up pending lab results for the possible narcotics.
FARMINGTON — At around 7 p.m. Oct. 5, a woman in her 50s or 60s reportedly left a retail establishment in the 2200 block of Farmington Road without paying for 16 items.
The case was forwarded to the detective bureau.
Suspect reported to have stolen items repeatedly since July
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 2, the Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of retail fraud from Lowe’s, located at 1801 S. Telegraph Road.
Employees reported seven incidents of theft, with items totaling $1,272.36, dating back to July 2. All thefts were reportedly committed by the same suspect, who investigators are attempting to identify.
These cases were turned over to the Bloomfield Township Police Investigations Unit.
Driver flees after being stopped for running red light
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 p.m. Oct. 3, officers in a police vehicle observed a small SUV drive through a red light on westbound 14 Mile Road, at Eton.
Officers initiated a traffic stop, following the vehicle with emergency lights and siren activated on 14 Mile, past Woodward and Greenfield, until the driver finally turned onto Cummings and stopped. Officers checked the 30-year-old Detroit man’s identification and found a Michigan State Police felony warrant for resisting an officer and fleeing.
Officers asked the driver to exit the vehicle, and he instead drove away, accelerating through the neighborhood and heading west.
Birmingham police terminated the chase at Smith and Grant and notified neighboring police departments. An investigation was ongoing.
Women seen stealing clothing at store
BIRMINGHAM — On Oct. 6, at approximately 10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Old Woodward for a report of retail fraud in progress.
Four female suspects were seen running out of the store carrying large amounts of clothing. The reporting party stated that the suspects had entered the store, refused staff assistance, and shortly after, left with their arms full of clothing without paying. It was later learned that an unknown male suspect who entered the store with the female suspects was also involved. Witnesses observed the suspects entering an SUV that was parked nearby. An investigation was ongoing.
Southfield police recover stolen vehicle BERKLEY — A vehicle was reported stolen at 11:06 a.m. Oct. 7 on Oxford Road. According to the report, the vehicle was taken between 6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 10 a.m. Oct. 6. The vehicle’s owner, a 73-year-old Berkley man, told police that his black 2018 GMC Terrain had been taken from Oxford Park Towers of Berkley. The man said he left his keys inside the vehicle, which he had parked in the on-street parking spaces for the building. Police found no glass in the vehicle’s last location and the owner said no one had permission to drive it. On Oct. 9, the Berkley Public Safety Department received news from Southfield police that they had recovered the stolen vehicle and that an arrest was made.
Driver spits at officer, suffers seizure in arrest
BERKLEY — A 27-year-old Detroit woman was arrested by police at 12:16 a.m. Oct. 2 at Franklin Road and Woodward Avenue.
According to the report, police performed a traffic stop on the suspect after noticing that the vehicle had a headlight out and had almost struck the curb. The vehicle stopped but also began to go in reverse and struck the patrol vehicle’s bumper. The driver had signs of impairment but denied