West Bloomfield voters to decide school district’s sinking fund
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — On Nov. 4, voters in the West Bloomfield School District will decide on a 1.552 millage for a 10-year sinking fund. If approved, the new fund would replace a 14-year millage that voters previously approved in 2013 at the same millage rate.
“This is a zero-tax increase to residents,” said Dania Bazzi, the WBSD superintendent. “This is a replacement millage.”
Since 2013, the law has changed to allow the use of sinking fund dol-
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — “Resilient,” “positive” and “optimistic” are words that peers use to describe Gary Bartle, 39, of Farmington Hills.
At 14 months old, his parents noticed he would crawl but would not try to sit up or stand. He was not meeting the markers of other children his age.
His parents took him to Beaumont Hospital — now Core-
Photo provided by the West Bloomfield School District
The sinking fund on the ballot Nov. 4 for the West Bloomfield School District would pay for more timely updates for students and staff’s computer devices. If approved, it will continue the current millage rate for another 10 years.
Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 when he was just 14 months old, Gary Bartle stays positive and adaptable.
Photo provided by Corewell Health
See BARTLE on page 14A
SECOND FRONT PAGE
Budget talks advance in West Bloomfield
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — At a special meeting of the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees Oct. 15, various funds were received and filed. The funds included the Parks and Recreation Construction Fund, the Special Assessment Districts Funds, capital project funds and more.
Trustees Debbie Binder, Teri Weingarden, Jonathan Warshay and Michael Patton voted 4-0 to receive and file them. Absent were trustees Jim Manna, Diane Rosenfeld Swimmer and Vincent Kirkwood.
Binder, who serves as township clerk, explained that receiving and filing is not approval, but rather a way to gather information. A formal hearing will be held in December to decide whether to include or exclude each item in the final budget.
The Parks and Recreation Fund appropriated the remain-
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Arts, Beats and Eats raises record amount for charities
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
ROYAL OAK — Arts, Beats and Eats organizers announced on Oct. 14 that the festival generated a record $400,076.87 in contributions that will go toward local nonprofit organizations.
Since the festival began in 1998, it has raised more than $8.2 million in donations. Earnings from the 2025 season are the highest in the festival’s history, according to organizers who say the festival also brought in a record 345,000 attendees throughout the Labor Day weekend, marking a 15% increase from 2024.
“Today is a very positive and emotional day for me; we hit something that we have not hit before in our history,” event producer Jon Witz said during the Oct. 14 press conference.
Funds are generated through multiple sources, including gate admission fees, beverage proceeds, festival-sponsored community initiatives and more, according to a press release sent out by the festival organizers.
“This year’s Arts, Beats & Eats exceeded expectations on every level,” Witz said in the press release. “With increased attendance, record-setting contributions to local nonprofits and the Michigan Lottery joining as our new title sponsor, 2025 marked a standout chapter in the festival’s history. These results were made possible by the collective energy of our community, from the patrons who attended, to our partners, nonprofits, volunteers and guests who continue to make this event so impactful.”
Of the contributions made during this year’s festival, $150,004.58 will support Royal Oak based-charities, bringSee DONATION on page 13A
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The ongoing public meetings at West Bloomfield Town Hall continue to shape the budget that will be finalized this December.
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The Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats and Eats charity partners raised $400,076.87 during the 2025 festival.
NEWS & NOTES
5A/ WEST BLOOMFIELD BEACON
• OCTOBER 29, 2025
Time to vote
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Whether you vote early, by absentee or on Election Day itself, West Bloomfield Clerk Debbie Binder encourages everyone to participate. The election is Nov. 4.
Early voting started Oct. 25 at the West Bloomfield Public Library’s main branch, located at 4600 Walnut Lake Road. Absentee ballots can be returned at the Clerk’s Office, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 451-4800 for more information.
Secured 24-hour drop boxes are also available on the east and west end of Town Hall, located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road, as well as at the senior center (WB Parks Connect), located at 33230 W. 14 Mile Road, and the West Bloomfield Schools District Administrative Building’s parking lot, 5810 Commerce Road, at the northwest corner of Commerce and Hiller roads.
On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To identify your precinct, call the Clerk’s Office at (248) 451-4800 or consult the precinct map at wbtownship.org.
Fire safety tips
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Fire Department kicked off Fire Safety Week with an open house Sept. 21 at Fire Station No. 1, located at 4601 Orchard Lake.
Among the fire tips to remember were making sure you have working smoke detectors, with new models featuring wireless technology to better alert you if a fire starts; knowing where to find your fire extinguishers and how to use them; and making a quick exit to an established meeting place in the event of an emergency.
Other tips include never using water to put out a grease fire, since it will spread the fire and the flames, and if a fire is in a pan or on a pot on a stove, cover it with a lid and leave the lid on it, but do not lift the lid or try to move the pan.
OCT. 29
Farmers market: Celebrating 20 years of local farmers and artisans, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Casey J. Ambrose Public Safety Campus, 1499 E. West Maple Road in Walled Lake, walledlake.us
OCT. 30
Grand Raven Victorian Book Walk: Listen to recitation of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” while traversing streets in victorian/macabre attire, 6:30-7:30 p.m., starts at Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, farmlib.org
OCT. 31
Hay Ride Central: Held every half hour from 5:30-7 p.m., then cider and s’mores around campfire afterward, leaves from Farmington Hills Nature Center parking lot in Heritage Park, 24915 Farmington Road, register at mifarmingtonhillsweb.myvscloud.com, call (248) 473-1870 for private group outings
NOV. 4
Optimist Club of West Bloomfield meetings: Hear from Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Director of External Affairs Dr. Sheryl Mitchell Theriot about SEMCOG’s impact on West Bloomfield, also discussions about program planning and club updates, 7:15 a.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, schedule continues Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, facebook.com/westbloomfieldoptimist
NOV. 6
‘The Art of Bonsai’: Presentation by Ann Arbor Bonsai Society, learn about history and cultural significance and techniques and care, also live demonstration, 6-7 p.m., West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
NOV. 9
Fall Fix Up: Volunteer to rake at homes of older adults
Compiled by Gena Johnson
Photo provided by West Bloomfield Fire Department
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
OAA AND MAC PREP FOOTBALL REGULAR SEASON RESULTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.
Oakland Activities Association
OAA-Red
The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAA-Red. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also be in the postseason mix.
OAA-White
The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect
4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, after press time, will complete an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that has defeated Clarkston at press time. Birmingham Groves will be the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postseason.
OAA-Blue
Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAABlue opponents. The difference ended up being a 35-22 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farmington will also look to make noise in district play.
OAA-Gold
Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAA-Gold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Ferndale also had four losses from non-OAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods, so better competition may be difficult to overcome.
See FOOTBALL on page 10A
JUNK REMOVAL
Farmington quarterback Vincent Pesci runs in a game against Troy on Oct. 3 of this season.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Creativity, haunts and dolls, oh my!
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.
Couple Braxton Young and Kat Young have had a love for Halloween ever since they were little. Braxton’s father was even born on Halloween.
“Growing up, we were always dressed up and always decorated the house,” Braxton said.
Kat said it’s her favorite holiday.
This year, it has taken them around two weeks and counting to set up their display pieces. The pieces include a homemade spider they call Miss Velvet, a life-size coffin and mummy on their front porch, and the newest addition, a repainted dollhouse with “zombified” porcelain dolls spread out around it.
“We got the house off of Facebook, and what was it, white and pink and purple, and we painted it,” Braxton said.
“I put all the spiderwebs,” Kat said. “I hung the lights.”
Kat and Braxton said they’ve had Miss
Velvet in their collection for approximately five years. Braxton said it was one of the first projects they did by themselves. The spider is made out of chicken wire, spray foam, plastic wrap and PVC pipe — for the legs — for easy storage.
The couple look to YouTube and other forms of social media for tips and builds.
“There’s these people called “Wicked Makers” on YouTube, and they just make tons of stuff,” Braxton said.
Braxton went on to say the channel started with small spiders and has grown to make animatronics. Braxton also called them an inspiration.
“We’re not there yet, but maybe one day we’ll get there,” Braxton said.
Kat received the porcelain dolls from her parents’ house. They “zombified” them using paint and other materials. Braxton said they create a whole day centered around making decorations involving their two children.
“It’s a process for sure,” Kat said.
Kat said the coffin on their porch has been in her family since she was around 12 years old.
“That is one of my big staples that we put
See HALLOWEEN on page 11A
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.
Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death.
But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.
Macomb/Oakland counties
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based in Roseville, serves people in Macomb,
RIGHT: Participants in the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program are paired with someone in the community who will visit with them on a regular basis. Volunteers often become close with the people they spend time with, as they get to know each other.
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LEFT: Volunteers at The Helm at the Boll Life Center pack meals that will be delivered to homebound seniors.
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Ask the Low Vision Doctor
“I just want to see faces…” Can you help?
Q.
Dr. Jacobi, I realize my macular degeneration is severe in both my eyes (they’re about equal) and I have given up on reading, computer use, and crocheting but I really would like to see the faces of my children and grandchildren. Occupational therapists have helped me stay on my own with some techniques, but I am living like a blind person. I think I have some sight left even though it is poor. Is there anything I can do to at least see the faces of family and friends?
A.
Your request sounds like it is quite reasonable. I have helped many patients who had vision problems similar to yours, be able to see the faces of family and friends. In addition, I am able to help patients return to reading and some can even resume or keep driving.
You will be glad to know that helping patients to see faces is possible with the right low vision device, even though they may have signifcant vision loss. Usually most low vision doctors will specialize in devices to help with reading and computer use so people often get the wrong impression that nothing can help them see faces. I would need to do a full evaluation of what vision you do have, to determine the best options for you which could include a pair of telescopic eyeglasses so you would not only be able to see faces but you would also feel more confdent in your surroundings.
While you are right that you do have usable sight, it will take work. The ability to return to the things you used to love doing has a lot to do with your motivation and your willingness to use devices. For instance, you may have to use an electronic magnifer with your telescopic glasses.
The best thing to do is for you to schedule a low vision evaluation with me. First, I will determine the devices you will need to see faces and then I will immediately help you experience what it will look like with the device. Then, if you are interested I will also show you solutions for reading, computer use and even crocheting. I will understand if you are only concerned about seeing faces. So, be sure to bring a loved one you want to see again right there in the exam room. I will help you see what is possible!
John P. Jacobi, OD, FCOVD, FIALVS
Football
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Macomb Area Conference
MAC-Red
The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo finished with a 5-0 Red record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all push for postseason play as well.
MAC-White
Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 2522 loss to MAC-White foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica and Lakeview also had strong seasons and will participate in postseason play, with Roseville potentially in the mix as well.
MAC-Blue
Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott should all have seats at the postseason table.
MAC-Gold
Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021. After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MAC-Gold.
MAC-Silver
Last season, Marine City was one of the bigger stories in the state due to a run that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in the Silver and teams like Center Line and St. Clair will also be poised for district play.
MAC-Bronze
Two seasons ago, Madison Heights Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also look to play past the regular season.
For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Grosse Pointe South takes the field in a game against Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse. Grosse Pointe South won 29-7.
Halloween
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out just because it’s sentimental and it has memories,” Kat said. The mummy was created by wrapping Braxton in plastic wrap and tracing his silhouette. Kat said a closer look shows indentations for the mouth and eyes.
“That’s one of my prize home DIYs,” Kat said.
The next display on their docket is an alien. So far, it has the basic body outline and a mask for the face. They work on it in their garage, which is also where most of their props are housed across the seasons.
They start the teardown the day after Halloween. Braxton said they try to get the props in the garage as quickly as possible.
“Because then we start decorating for Christmas,” Kat said.
“Mostly it’s just kind of getting everything into the garage and then slowly putting it away after that,” Braxton said.
The house can be broken down, but, Braxton said, it will be a bit more difficult this year since there are things attached to it.
Braxton and Kat said they get a lot of their props from garage sales, Facebook Marketplace and other discounted stores. Some of the items, such as the spiderwebs, are specially ordered. Kat said they don’t really visit craft stores, since they don’t usually have outdoor supplies.
They suggest that first-time makers try YouTube or other sources to start out. Braxton said that while starting his alien prop, he consulted the video site. They plan on adding more props through the years.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Warren residents Braxton Young and Kat Young stand near one of their homemade Halloween displays.
Sinking fund
lars for upgrades in technology as well as vehicles for students and staff, such as buses. These expenses were not allowed during the sinking fund in the 2013 proposal.
As a result of the expanded scope for the new proposal, the attorneys who wrote it did not refer to it as a “renewal” or “replacement,” said Christy Forhan, a community member who worked with the attorneys on the sinking fund. According to Bazzi, Forhan was instrumental in getting the 2013 proposal passed.
“The ballot language is vetted and written by attorneys to make sure it is not going to violate campaign laws,” Forhan said.
She emphasized that the new measure would not increase the millage rate. Rather, it would continue it at the same amount for the next 10 years. The district collects $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, multiplied by the millage rate.
“The sinking fund is really important because it keeps dollars in the classroom,” Bazzi said. “When you use sinking funds dollars for repairs such as safety and technology, we’re protecting general fund dollars.”
According to the superintendent, the state does not fund infrastructure improvements for school districts.
“This is why 19 of the 28 school districts in Oakland County have a sinking fund. They are needed to protect what the community has built — that investment in infrastructure,” Bazzi said.
In addition to technology and buses, the sinking fund allows for real estate purchases, construction and repairs, security improvements and more. Forhan addressed some rumors and misinformation about this circulating on social media.
“Although the sinking fund allows for real estate purchases, the district has no plans of purchasing real estate,” Bazzi said.
The lock indicates when the door is locked or unlocked. The new sinking fund would continue to invest in security.
The district is concentrated on three areas with the sinking fund: sustainability in terms of energy and operations, safety and security features, and instructional technology.
“Some of the schools that people think of as newer are 30 years old, such as Gretchko Elementary,” Bazzi said. “Think of your own home that is 30 years old. You’re getting into upkeep (with) roof, boiler and HVAC replacements. The sinking fund allows us to address those infrastructure needs.”
The current sinking fund already paid for new locks on all classroom doors in the district. This was the result of implementing best practices after an annual safety audit.
“Historically, when you had to lock the (classroom) doors, you would have to use a
See SINKING FUND on page 16A
Sinking Fund Millage Proposal — West Bloomfield School District
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in West Bloomfield School District, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased by and the board of education be authorized to levy not to exceed 1.1552 mills ($1.1552 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for a period of 10 years, 2027 to 2036, inclusive, to create a sinking fund for the purchase of real estate for sites for, and the construction or repair of, school buildings; for school security improvements; for the acquisition or upgrading of technology; for the acquisition of student transportation vehicles; for the acquisition of parts, supplies, and equipment used for the maintenance of student transportation vehicles; for the acquisition of eligible trucks and vans used to carry parts, equipment, and personnel for or in the maintenance of school buildings; for the acquisition of parts, supplies, and equipment used to maintain such trucks and vans; and all other purposes authorized by law; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in 2027 is approximately $3,169,000?
The following is the language for the West Bloomfield School District’s site sinking fund proposal as it will appear on the ballot Nov. 4:
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ing total donations to the city of Royal Oak to more than $1.8 million since 2010.
A few Oakland County and Royal Oak leaders spoke during the press conference Oct. 14, including Michael Fournier, Royal Oak mayor; Dave Woodward, chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and Dave Coulter, Oakland County executive.
“It’s a little hard for some of us that are older, who remember the very first one in downtown Pontiac, to believe it’s been that long,” Coulter said. “But it’s lasted that long because of the tremendous festival that it is, not only that it has great music, great art and great food, but it brings people together in a way that really no other event does.”
Some core charities that shared donations of $99,000 included Children’s Miracle Network, Children’s Center of Wayne County, Forgotten Harvest, Metro Detroit Youth Clubs, The Rainbow Connection and more. Proceeds from the beverage sales of $172,702.87 went to 19 participating charitable community groups including Almost Home Animal Rescue, American Legion Post 253 Frank Wendland Post, Clawson Athletic Boosters and more.
A total of $11,560 was donated by the festival to First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, Royal Oak First United Methodist Church and St. Mary Catholic Church for parking lots.
More than two dozen charitable organizations and community groups also received contributions totaling $92,739. Some in-
See DONATION on page 20A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Jon Witz, festival producer, addresses the many organizations receiving funds during a press conference Oct. 14.
Bartle
well Health — where he was diagnosed with a form of muscular dystrophy called spinal muscular atrophy, type 2.
When he was diagnosed, Bartle said, his family went to work.
His grandfather, aunts and uncles helped build ramps at the Farmington Hills home that his grandparents originally moved into in 1965. His grandfather then retired from his job and devoted himself to Bartle to help his grandson be as independent as possible.
“I am really blessed to have a support system that rivals anyone in the world,” Bartle said.
Initially, his family was told it would be a miracle if he lived past 6 or 8 years old.
Daniel Menkes, a neurologist trained in neuromuscular disease, is Bartle’s doctor.
“When I started my training, there was absolutely no treatment for the condition, and people just got weaker and weaker,” Menkes said. “Now, we have treatments that can stabilize people. Sometimes, it makes them better. But at least it slows the progression of the disease.”
Dystrophy Association, who told him and his family he could have a long full life. Bartle has been assisted by a wheelchair since he was 2 or 3, but that didn’t dampen his spirit.
“In a strange way, I consider myself fortunate, because there are other versions of muscular dystrophy where kids go into their teens before they lose the ability to walk, and it’s heartbreaking to lose that thing so many take for granted,” Bartle said. “They learn to adapt, but it’s hurtful.”
When the kids in the neighborhood were playing with water balloons, he initially joined them. His parents persuaded him he may not want to do that with his electric wheelchair.
“So, I became the referee,” Bartle said.
Bartle’s doctor spoke of his remarkably positive attitude.
“This gentleman is an inspiration to me and to anyone else with this,” Menkes said. “Mr. Bartle has not let his condition define him.”
Bartle has learned to adapt.
“The world is not built for people who are in wheelchairs,” Bartle said. “If you want to be included, find a way to force yourself in.”
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Bartle’s resilience has inspired others. He is currently engaged to Bibi Baesso from Milan, Italy, who he met playing online videogames.
Calendar
served by Jewish Family Service, meet at 9:30 a.m. with breakfast and supply pickup to follow, Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road in Southfield, register at jfsdetroit.org/fallfixup by Oct. 31, (248) 325-9537, fallfixup@jfsdetroit.org
Music @ Main: Free concert features Mustard’s Retreat, 2-3 p.m. (doors at 1:30 p.m.), West Bloomfield Township Public Library - Main Branch, 4600 Walnut Lake Road, (248) 682-2120, wblib.org
NOV. 11
‘Handwriting: Landscape of the Mind’ presentation: Get insights from professional handwriting and document examiner Ruth Holmes, 1-2 p.m., Orchard Lake Museum (home of Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society), 3951 Orchard Lake Road, (248) 757-2451, gwbhs.org
NOV. 16
NOV. 21
Night Hikes on the Farm: Guided stroll with “Owl Prowl” theme, also light snacks and beverages, 6-7:30 p.m., Michigan State University Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Road in Novi, register at canr.msu.edu/tollgate
ONGOING
Caregiver support group for men: Free six-week sessions meet 1-2 p.m. Nov. 6, 13 and 20 and Dec. 4, 11 and 18, Jewish Family Service, 6555 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield, register at (248) 592-2655 or bseelbach@jfsdetroit.org
Meet visiting Ukrainian artists: See Konstantin Savchenko and Anastasiya Skryleva paint live and hear stories of war-torn homeland, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily until Nov. 1, Art Leaders Gallery, 33086 Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield, (248) 539-0262, info@artleaders.com
Holiday Happiness 2025 benefit: Join Optimist Club of West Bloomfield in supporting West Bloomfield School District families, event includes strolling food and dessert stations, wine, beer and mimosas, magic show, live music, trivia game room, and silent auction, 12:30-3 p.m., All Seasons of West Bloomfield, 5600 Drake Road, facebook.com/westbloomfieldoptimist
‘Worlds Beyond: An Exploration of Imagination’: Works by artists with special needs on display until Nov. 13, Dresener Soul Studio inside Friendship Circle Farber Center, 5586 Drake Road in West Bloomfield, facebook.com/fcmichigan
Farmers market: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May-December and Saturdays from January-April, also porch pot class
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Sinking fund
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key on the exterior of the door to lock it,” Bazzi said. “Now, anyone from the interior of the classroom can flip it very quickly.”
The new sinking fund, if passed, will allow for further security upgrades, as well as more timely technology updates.
“If you are using a teacher laptop or students are using Chromebooks, it would be more ideal to replace them every four years,” Bazzi said. “Currently, our cycle is every five years.”
Bazzi said the sinking fund is a continuation of the district’s commitment to the four C’s — collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity.
“The sinking fund allows us to keep planning ahead and keep our learning environments strong and relevant for years to come,” Bazzi said.
Early voting started Oct. 25 at the West Bloomfield Public Library’s main branch at 4600 Walnut Lake Road in West Bloomfield. On Election Day, Nov. 4, polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. For more information, including how to file an absentee ballot or where to find drop boxes and precinct polling locations, call the West Bloomfield Clerk’s Office at (248) 451-4848.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Keego Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall (located at 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320).
This meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving public comments on two separate screening wall waiver requests.
One screening wall waiver request was submitted by Lakewood Plaza, LLC. The property in question is a commercial property located on the western side of Cass Lake Road (parcel # 18-02-427-073). The applicant is seeking a waiver Section 15.04 (a) requiring a masonry screening wall between commercial and residential properties. The applicant proposes installing 80 feet of six-foot wooden fence in place of the required screening wall.
The second variance request was submitted by Courtenay Lyons. The property in question is a commercial property located on the southern side of Orchard Lake Road (parcel # 18-01-356-001). The applicant is seeking a waiver Section 15.04 (a) requiring a masonry screening wall between commercial and residential properties. The applicant proposes installing 50 feet of seven-foot-tall wooden fencing on the southern property line and 36 feet of this fencing along the western property line.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the public hearing and evaluate the application prior to its decisions on the screening wall waiver requests.
A complete copy of both applications may be examined at the 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 4:00 PM. Written comments on the request may be addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals and will be accepted at City Hall until 4:00pm the date of the meeting. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on November 20, 2025.
The City of Keego Harbor does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to a public hearing. If assistance is needed, contact Keego Harbor Clerk’s Offce at least 24 hours in advance at 248-682-1930.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended.
Tammy Neeb, City Manager October 21, 2025
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Bartle
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ing to kids of all abilities. There were 10-12 kids in his school with physical disabilities. Bartle enjoyed seeing them at his school. But when he went to the University of Michigan – Dearborn, where he graduated, he met students who had never seen people with disabilities before. It took time to make friends, but eventually he did. He found people who included him and enjoyed having him around.
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However, he still encounters others who won’t look at him or acknowledge him. He said he would like people to engage with him, which will help erase any assumptions they may have about those with disabilities or who are assisted by a wheelchair.
He recalled an incident where he went to a shipping store to mail a package. When Bartle asked a question, the clerk looked at the person Bartle was with rather than Bartle himself.
As for the condition itself, Bartle said it affects his muscles, which get progressively weak.
“It affects the larger muscles first — the arms, legs and shoulder. Then it goes inside affecting the diaphragm, the voice and facial muscles,” Bartle said. “I never thought my voice would change.”
Bartle said that due to his weakened diaphragm, he doesn’t have as much air supporting his voice, so it sounds different now.
For years, Bartle was on Spinraza, an epidural that is injected into the spinal fluid every four months. It increased his stamina, but he did not like the residual pain.
Bartle then switched to Evrysdi, which is taken orally every day either by liquid or
pill. While he preferred the way it’s administered, he found the medication was not as effective, so he plans to go back to Spinraza.
“(These medications) modify the genes that are responsible for muscular atrophy,” Menkes said.
One of Bartle’s favorite pastimes is playing online video games. That is how he met his fiancée Bibi Baesso, from Milan, Italy. The two started off as long-distance friends and soon became much more. They will be married in the summer of 2026.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1060.
ing balance of $25 million for 2026, which came to approximately $500,000. Special assessment districts were also reviewed, including projects such as streetlights, roadways, bridges and stormwater work in areas such as Aero View Beach, Autumn Ridge, Crystal Beach, Bloomfield Knoll, Long Lake Estates, Union Scotch, Twin Beach, Chimney Hill and Willow Farm.
“We have had three SAD (special assessment districts) funds that have closed and are going through the auditing close-out process in 2025,” said Allison Broihier, budget and pension manager for West Bloomfield.
Those include fund 337 Aldingbrooke Roadway, fund 418 Stonebridge Roadway and fund 421Rutledge Parkway Roadway, making them the three funds to appropriate in 2026.
“As the funds close, any over-collection is redistributed back to the residences in each individual fund. Under-payment would be reflected in a transfer to fund 445 — the improvement revolving fund,” Broihier said. “If there is uncollected revenue, it has to be made up from somewhere, and the improvement revolving would be the place.”
The township’s Capital Improvement
Plan identifies projects that are estimated to cost $25,000 or more in non-recurring expenses over the next five fiscal years. In 2026, such work will account for more than $15 million, which includes the renovations at Fire Station No. 1.
“The leadership team has worked really hard to identify and think about the full fiveyear planning window, looking hard at that because we need to be balancing our funds and thinking strategically on how we’re going to fund these projects,” Broihier said.
Binder said officials are trying to be strategic and spread projects across the five years.
For the police department, there are plans for a new dispatch phone system, the purchase of more drones, and a new mobile command vehicle.
The Oakland County 911 system is changing to a new provider and software system. Everyone within its jurisdiction is required to switch, which will take place sometime next year.
In the interim, the police department will have to renew with its current provider, Motorola, for at least another year, depending on how quickly the changeover takes place.
The new contract would be five years with Carbyne. With the initial cost of equipment, installation and software, the cost comes to nearly $270,000.
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asked questions during the public address portion of the meeting. She said she knew of a couple times when the West Bloomfield 911 service was not working. She asked if the new contract would prevent this from happening again.
“Technology is wonderful when it works,” replied Dale Young, the police chief. “Unfortunately, there is no way to predict that from time to time we wouldn’t have some outages.”
Young also addressed how many drones would be purchased.
“The (police) department has an existing fleet of drones used for missing people and high-risk situations,” the chief said. “This (capital improvement) project is for discussion purposes. In public safety, we’re trying to decide how we can best use them — not just for now but scaling them in the future.”
The Police Department also has a plan to replace its mobile command vehicle, which was purchased from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for $20,000 in 2020, after FEMA had been using it since 2008. The new vehicle is $300,000 and has a lifespan of at least 20 years.
Baker asked if the lifespan estimate is accurate, and Young responded that there are many variables involved, but improvements to technology make it likely to last.
“Like Clerk Binder mentioned, we’re methodically going through a purchase like this
and projecting out decades, not just five or 10 years,” Young said.
Baker was lauded for her interest in the budget.
“Thank you for your questions and your interest,” said Jonathan Warshay, the township supervisor. “You might be the first member of the public in my tenure (of nine years) that has come in with so many questions about the budget. That’s good.”
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
Screenshot from meeting broadcast Members of the West Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees lauded resident Amber Baker for her questions and interest during the second round of budget meetings open to the public.
Seniors
from page 8A
Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Community Outreach Coordinator Stacey Conte.
“Our whole goal is to help seniors and disabled adults to stay in their own homes,” Conte said.
While they prioritize those who are low income or don’t have family nearby, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers does assist some people who don’t fall into either of those categories. Conte said volunteers will do things like light housework, minor home repairs and yardwork; provide respite care for family caregivers; and take program participants to medical appointments.
“We try to customize our services to what our volunteer skill set is,” Conte said.
One of their most popular services is their companion program. Conte said a senior is matched with a volunteer based on shared interests and geography, and the volunteer will connect with the senior either through weekly or bi-weekly home visits or phone calls.
“That’s one of our most popular services,” Conte said. “A lot of people are isolated
and lonely, especially since the (COVID-19) pandemic.”
Conte said it’s not uncommon for volunteers and seniors to become close; in some cases, they find themselves being invited for holiday meals or birthday celebrations.
“A lot of them become really good friends,” Conte said.
The group runs background checks on volunteers and sends a representative with the volunteer on the first visit, Conte said.
To volunteer or to receive services from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Catholic Charites of Southeast Michigan, which serves residents of Oakland and Macomb counties, offers a similar program, called the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.
Carmela LaCommare, program manager for the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, said they pair volunteers age 55 and older with seniors or disabled individuals age 21 and over for friendly visits.
“It helps older adults who are homebound,” LaCommare said. “Our older adults in our community sometimes don’t have family members nearby.”
Volunteers are matched with participants based on similar interests, skills or
hobbies. Besides providing companionship, volunteers might take participants to medical appointments or the grocery store, or out to lunch or to bingo or other events.
LaCommare said the average age of their volunteers is 80, and they have one volunteer who just celebrated her 91st birthday.
“It’s an awesome program,” LaCommare said. “Seniors understand each other.”
LaCommare said they currently have a waiting list and need more volunteers.
Volunteers undergo an extensive background check and training, she said.
To volunteer or have a volunteer assigned to you, call (248) 537-3300.
Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods
Residents in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods age 55 and older can turn to The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms for companionship through the Friendly Reassurance Program. Volunteers are paired with seniors and must have at least monthly communication with each other, although Helm Case Coordinator Allie Short said most talk two to four times per month. Some volunteers stay in touch with their senior by phone, but Short said home visits are possible as well.
“The goal of the program is to decrease isolation and loneliness,” Short said. “We
(also) want to get a sense of how the person is doing and see if they need any supports outside of connection.”
Volunteers also benefit.
“Volunteerism is another way to combat loneliness and isolation,” Short said. “We feel better ourselves when we’re giving back.”
The Helm offers Meals on Wheels to local seniors, but thanks to a recent grant, they’ve been able to add extra deliveries of either prepared dishes or boxes of produce, in conjunction with Edibles Rex and Eastern Market. Short said they try to have volunteers deliver these meals while the senior is home, so the volunteers can check on them and make sure everything is all right.
“Sometimes that food delivery turns into a bit of conversation,” Short said. “It’s one more time a week they’re able to have a friendly visitor and a delicious meal.”
To participate in the Friendly Reassurance Program, call Short at (313) 649-2106 or email her at ashort@helmlife.org. To volunteer for Helm programs or to be added to the meal delivery list, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.
“We care,” Short said. “We want to (get to) know you… So please call.”
To find other local support resources for seniors and their families, call the National Institute on Aging’s Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.
Donation
from page 13A
cluded American Cancer Society, Make A Wish, Judson Center, Royal Oak Historical Society and more.
“The Arts, Beats and Eats is an incredible four days on Labor Day weekend. Today, to me personally, I think is one of the most exciting days. We get recognition from so many nonprofits, all the hardworking people and volunteers at these nonprofits, and to see the community give back to the community is really inspiring,” Fournier said. “We’ve (Royal Oak) been host for 13 years now, and have been incredibly proud that over 345,000 people decided to make Royal Oak their temporary home for the festival during Labor Day weekend.”
For more information on Arts, Beats and Eats, visit www.artsbeatseats.com.
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE
NOTICE OF ZONING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Michigan Public Act I 10 of 2006, the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, as amended, the City of Orchard Lake Village Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the following appeal at their Regular Meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan:
- Hutchings Appeal- 4012 Oak Grove (Lakeside Setback Variance to Replace an Existing Non-Conforming Deck)
- Paletta Appeal- 4049 Beach Drive (Side Yard Setback Variance for a Previously Installed Shed)
Complete copies of the request are available for review at the Offce of the City Clerk in City Hall. Written Comments will be received in the City Clerk’s Offce, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, Ml between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or may be submitted electronically to CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com. You are invited to attend the hearing.
Nancy Morogi
CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 10/29/2025
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 4, and holiday market from 3-7 p.m. Dec. 3, 2350 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford Township, ocmarket@oakgov.com, (248) 858-5495, oakgov.com/community/oaklandcounty-parks/parks-trails/farmers-market
Free food distribution: Drive-up program for families and individuals in need, presented by Gleaners
Community Food Bank, see dates and locations at pantrynet.org/mobile-distribution-events
Game nights: For Sylan Lake residents only, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sylvan Lake Community Center, 2456 Pontiac Drive, (248) 682-1440, sylvanlake. org/community_center
• 5-6:30 p.m. every first and third Wednesdays of month, Commerce Township Community Library, 180 E. Commerce Road, (248) 669-8108, commercetwp. com/library
CITY OF KEEGO HARBOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION
TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Keego Harbor Planning Commission for a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall (located at 2025 Beechmont St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320). This meeting will be held for the purpose of hearing comments on proposed amendments to the City of Keego Harbor Zoning Ordinance.
Updates include amendments to Article 14: Signs.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Orchard Lake Village Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Orchard Lake Village City Hall, 3955 Orchard Lake Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48323
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) Program Year 2026, and receive comments on proposed activities. The City of Orchard Lake Village will consider any public comments on this matter at this time. The hearing is open to the public to voice views or submit written comments.
Approximately $7,000 may be available to the City of Orchard Lake Village to fund eligible projects.
You are invited to attend the hearing, or you may submit your comments in writing to the City Clerk at City Hall. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will made upon receiving 72-hour advance notice. Contact the City Clerk at (248) 682-2400 for special services. Nancy Morogi CityClerk@CityofOrchardLake.com
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 10/29/2025 0306-2544
Notice of Posting
For Charter Township of West Bloomfeld Township Board
1. Synopsis of the Regular Budget meeting on: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
2. Synopsis of the Special meeting on: Monday, October 20, 2025
3. Synopsis of the Regular meeting on: Monday, October 20, 2025
The above Synopsis and Ordinance shall be posted (in their entirety) at the following locations:
(1) Offce of the Township Clerk
4550 Walnut Lake Road
(2) Township’s website: www.wbtownship.org Debbie Binder Township Clerk
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 10/29/2025
A complete copy of the amendments may be examined at the 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 4:00 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the public hearing.
The City of Keego Harbor does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to a public hearing. If assistance is needed, contact Keego Harbor Clerk’s Offce at least 24 hours in advance at 248-682-1930.
This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended. Tammy Neeb, City Manager October 21, 2025
Published: West Bloomfeld Beacon 10/29/2025 0202-2544
CITY OF ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 2025
At the October 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting, Council took the following action:
o Approved Front Yard Setback and Lot Coverage Variances to Construct an Attached Garage at 5800 Pontiac Trail;
o Postponed the Approval of Lake Side Setback Variance for the Installation of Outdoor Kitchen at 4480 Dow Ridge;
o Approved Front Yard Setback, Materials, Dimensions and Opacity Variances for Installation of an Entrance Gate at 4831 Old Orchard Trail;
o Approved Front Yard Setback Variance for Construction of an Addition at 3878 Sunset Blvd;
o Approved the Following Items on the Consent Agenda; Board of Review Appointment, Sale of Old Patrol Car, Holiday Tree Sales Business License, Fulltime Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Offcer Contract, and Part-time Building Inspector Pay Increase;
o Approved Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Permit for 3425 Wards Point Drive;
o Approved Building Permit Extension for 4480 Dow Ridge;
o Approved Compensation for Possible Vacation of a Portion of Willow Lane;
o Postponed the Approval of Ezee Fiber METRO Act Permit Application;
o Approved EGLE Grant Administration Proposal, ASTI Environmental for Orchard Shoppes LLC;
o Approved Stormwater Facilities Maintenance Agreement for Orchard Shoppes, LLC;
o Adopted First Quarter Budget Amendment for FY2025-26;
o Accepted First Quarter Cash & Investment Report;
o Accepted all Department Reports.
Norm Finkelstein, Mayor Nancy Morogi, City
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