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Hills police offer tips amid rising vehicle thefts BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — After having 53 auto thefts reported in 2020, the Farmington Hills Police Department saw a big jump the following year. “In 2021 is where we really saw a significant increase in thefts — went up to 91 for the year,” said Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King. “In ‘22 it rose to 132, and then in ‘23, as of Oct. 16, which if it continues at that pace … it would be 139 for the year.”

King said there are a multitude of factors for the increase in automobile thefts. He said community awareness crime prevention programs were affected by the pandemic. However, there is another reason that is likely playing an even bigger role. “Because of the key fobs,” King said. “They transitioned from being able to try to capture that signal from that key fob, and they basically harness that signal that a key fob sends to the registered car. They steal that, they recreate it, and then they get into that vehicle at a later time. That has significantly increased

some of the car thefts, specifically.” According to a report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, vehicle thefts have been on the rise in the United States. The NICB is the insurance industry’s notfor-profit association dedicated to predicting, preventing and prosecuting insurance crime, according to the release. The release states that nearly 500,000 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide in the first half of 2023, which is an increase of more than 2% from the first half of last year.

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With automobile thefts reportedly on the rise, Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King recently shared tips for residents. One tip for residents is to make sure that their vehicles are locked.

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Mayoral candidate Theresa Rich campaigns outside of Kenwood Elementary School Nov. 7. Rich went on to win her election bid in the general election.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A mayoral race and three open seats on the Farmington Hills City Council were all decided Nov. 7. Theresa Rich was successful in her campaign to be the next mayor of Farmington Hills, as she was elected to a two-year term, finishing with 8,829 votes. Her opponent, Kenneth D. Massey, had 8,323 votes. “I’m really delighted to have been selected by our residents to lead this city that I love and that has been my family’s home for over 30 years,” Rich said. “I look forward to being the mayor for all 83,000 of us.” Rich and the members of the City Council will be sworn in Nov. 27. Rich previously served a four-year term on Farmington Hills’ City Council. The population of Farmington Hills is known to be diverse, and that is one of Rich’s primary areas of focus. “I think the top thing we need to do is focus on re-establishing Farmington Hills as a destination city and continue to build this as a community that works for everybody,” she said. “We are one of the most diverse cities of our size in the country, so we need to make See ELECTION on page 16A

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FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department arrested an Oak Park man who fled from police following a retail fraud incident Nov. 9. Frankie Lysander Burton, 57, is facing four felony counts following the incident that started at the Target store at 30020 Grand River Ave., according to a press release. Police were dispatched to Target on a report of a retail fraud incident at 5:17 p.m. Nov. 6. The responding officer located Burton, who was attempting to leave the parking lot in a vehicle. Burton fled after the officer initiated a traffic stop. The officer pursued the vehicle a short distance before Burton crashed into two occupied civilian vehicles on Nine Mile Road, near Middlebelt Road. Burton Officers ordered Burton to exit the vehicle, but he refused to surrender to police, the release states. Burton continued to intentionally ram his vehicle into one of the civilian vehicles that he had already hit, which now blocked his escape, police said. He eventually pushed the vehicle out of his way and continued to flee officers. Officers continued the pursuit of the suspect vehicle, which was heavily damaged. “The pursuit continued until an opportunity presented itself for the lead police vehicle to initiate a PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique) maneuver,” the release states. “This maneuver was executed, and the suspect vehicle was disabled, yet the suspect vehicle contin-

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Holly Days set to return

FARMINGTON — The 2023 Holly Days and Light Up the Grand Parade is set to take place Dec. 2 in downtown Farmington. According to a press release, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Farmington Farmers and Artisan Market, the Farmington Downtown Development Authority, and Greens Gifts and Giving, is inviting residents to join the festivities. “This beloved community event promises a day filled with joy and merriment for all ages,” a release states. The Holly Days Holiday Activities and Market is scheduled for 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., with the Light Up the Grand Parade set to take place 5:30-6:30 p.m. and a tree-lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Governor Warner Mansion. For more information, send an email to chris@gfachamber. com or call (248) 919-6917.

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FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — At a press conference Oct. 30, officials from SiFi Networks and the cities of Farmington Hills and Farmington announced the construction launch of the Farmington Area FiberCity project, which, according to a press release, is a “revolutionary fiber optic infrastructure investment that will bring a fast, affordable, and reliable all-fiber internet network to every home, business, and institution in both cities.” The release states that the $70 million project is being funded privately and provides access to all of the Farmington area’s nearly 50,000 households, businesses and institutions, with speeds up to 10 gigabits per second. According to the release, it will be an open access network, allowing fiber infrastructure to be shared by multiple service providers, “whether that be internet, wireless or other services, thereby delivering the fastest speeds at the most competitive prices to the consumer.” The release states that the project will be constructed at no cost or risk to taxpayers. For more information, visit farmingtonareafibercity.com.

DRIVERS ADVISED OF POTENTIAL INCREASE IN DEER ACTIVITY METRO DETROIT — According to a press release, last year Michigan had the highest number of deer-related vehicle crashes in a decade, and with firearm deer season having recently begun, the Insurance Alliance of Michigan is urging caution among drivers, particularly at dawn and dusk. “With hunters moving out to their blinds and out in fields across the state, we know it causes increased activity for deer who wander onto the roadway, and we caution drivers to stay focused and alert over these next few weeks in particular,” IAM Executive Director Erin McDonough stated in the release. “Our hope is to reverse this trend and bring down the number of deer-involved crashes through extra vigilance and proper driving techniques.” Last year, Oakland County reportedly had the second-highest number of crashes involving deer, behind only Kent County. The majority of the crashes occurred between 6 and 9 p.m., according to the release. Last year, 1,633 people were injured and 11 people were killed in deer-involved crashes, the release states. “It’s so important to be mindful during this time of year, and to watch for deer and remember that when you see one, it’s likely there are more nearby as they often travel in groups,” McDonough stated. “When deer dart out in front of traffic, the instinct often is to veer away, but it is important not to swerve as you will likely cause more damage or hit something or someone else on the road.”

Jewish Family Service set to host ‘Adopt a Family’ program WEST BLOOMFIELD — Jewish Family Service is inviting residents to participate in its “Adopt a Family” program. “Help create lasting memories and make the season a little brighter for those struggling to make ends meet,” a press release states. To participate, residents can shop from a wish list, donate gift cards or make a monetary donation. To register, visit jfsdetroit.org/adopt. Gift drop-off is set to take place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27-30 and 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 1. Jewish Family Service is located at 6555 W. Maple Road in West Bloomfield. For more information, call (248) 970-2655 or send an email to adoptafamily@jfsdetroit.org. Jewish Family Service is also scheduled to host an intimate partner violence support group on Mondays, starting Dec. 4. The ongoing group is set to be facilitated by a JFS clinical therapist and meets 7:30-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday every month on Zoom. For more information or to register, call (248) 406-0076 or send an email to aklein@jfsdetroit.org.

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Provenzano shared how OCC approaches tuition costs. “What we believe in is steady increases,” he said. “Oftentimes what you’ll see is, an institution will, they may not raise their tuition, or they’ll raise it 7%, 10%. We really believe in just small increases to kinda keep up with inflation. Right now, we’re not even keeping up with inflation, but we look at the long-term, so 2.5%, 3%, 4% increases per year allows us to keep up with inflation, but also allows us to keep the costs down for students.” Provenzano said that OCC tries to keep its tuition costs as low as the college possibly can. Aside from estimating what the college’s revenue is going to be, Provenzano provided details about other factors that go into making decisions about tuition fees. “Our three primary revenues are property taxes, state revenue, as well as tuition,” he said. “And then we try to estimate what we think enrollment might be. We marry that up with our projected costs for the year. … And then we determine what our tuition rate needs to be. We also take a look at our peers — what their tuition rates are.”

From Provenzano’s perspective, when it comes to educational institutions in Michigan, OCC offers a solid bargain for students. “We are the largest transfer institution in the state of Michigan, and many students take advantage of our low cost and small class sizes,” he said. “They choose OCC and then transfer to the university of their choice, and they save a ton of money. … It brings the total cost of education way down.” Brian Bierley, the director of media relations for Oakland University in Rochester, stated that he “would agree that the pandemic has negatively impacted enrollment for the past few years at almost every college and university and there has also been a decrease in the overall number of Michigan high school students graduating each year. So, we are working to rebuild enrollment to pre-pandemic levels and working to increase the number of current students who stay in school and complete their studies.” OU’s enrollment peaked in 2015 at 16,793 and has gradually declined to 12,719 in 2023, representing a 24% drop in overall enrollment. However, this fall shows promise as freshmen enrollment is the highest since fall 2019. In June, the Board of Trustees of OU approved a tuition increase for incoming freshmen. The full-time resident undergrad-

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Enrollment has dropped at Oakland Community College and other colleges since the pandemic. uate tuition for the academic year 2023-24 is $15,225, an increase of $21.75 per credit hour. The 2023-24 budget includes a 4.5% tuition increase, the Michigan Legislature’s recommended tuition restraint. Additionally, the 2023-24 university housing budget included no increase in room and board rates. The housing budget also consists of a $500 reduction in cost for standard resi-

dence double occupancy rooms, a 4.6% reduction in cost, available to both incoming and returning students in OU’s residence halls. OU offers scholarships and grants to help cover some or all of students’ tuition, with 75% of students receiving some form of financial aid, thus reducing OU’s full-time

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METRO DETROIT — The holiday season is upon us, and that means that the sound of Salvation Army bell-ringers won’t be far behind. The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell-ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. The nonprofit requests the community’s support to help meet its $7.9 million fundraising goal. Each year, thousands of collection buckets are positioned in and around businesses to raise funds for those in need — and each is accompanied by The Salvation Army’s signature bell-ringers. The organization hopes to fill more than 50,000 hours of bell-ringing shifts across hundreds of kettle locations throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. “Our volunteer bell-ringers are the unsung heroes of the holiday season, making the season brighter for those in need across metro Detroit,” Maj. Toni Dorrell, general

secretary and metro Detroit area commander, said in a press release. “Our volunteers transform an unmanned kettle into one that raises the funds needed to meet the goal of the Christmas campaign.” The Salvation Army is committed to providing after-school programs, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit, including more than 2.4 million meals and more than 530,000 nights of shelter each year. The iconic red kettles also will have a new look this year that makes it even easier to give with the addition of Tiptap, a touchless giving platform. Donors can give a set amount of $5, $10 or $20 with just a tap of their mobile phone, smartwatch, or any credit card set up for contactless payments. To help raise awareness and encourage the community to donate, the nonprofit is once again partnering with Scott Wolffis, the president and CEO of Commercial Alliance, as the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas chairman. See BELL-RINGERS on page 15A

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is not covered by federal or state money each year. Kujawa shared a heartwarming story of a student who was maxed out on his student loans, with only seven classes left to complete before graduation. She shared that, after evaluating his options, it was decided that he would finish his last seven classes without paying LTU because “it’s the right thing to do,” Kujawa said. “The Lawrence brothers, in their founding documents, said, ‘Every student deserves an education, and finances should never get in the way.’ Ninety years later, we stand by that notion, and we will always work with our students.” This fall, undergraduate enrollment grew for the first time since the pandemic’s start, with a 2.1% increase nationally. Community college enrollment is also rising nationally, with a 4.4% increase this fall. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the Michigan Achievement Scholarship program for 2023 high school grads, which awards up to $2,000 for career training programs per year for up to two years, $2,750 for community college for three years, $4,000 for up to five years of private college or university, and $5,500 for up to five years for a Michigan public university or a baccalaureate degree program at a Michigan community college.

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Oakland University and other Michigan colleges have felt the enrollment effects of the pandemic. The Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Michigan Reconnect program aim to get Michigan to meet the “Sixty by 30” goal, in which 60% of Michiganders will have a

skill certificate or college degree by 2030. Call staff writers Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070 and Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.

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ued to roll backward, striking another civilian vehicle at the intersection of Greenfield Road and Trojan Avenue, south of Eight Mile Road, in the City of Detroit. The suspect exited the car and ran, leading officers on a short foot pursuit before he was taken into custody without further incident.” A search of Burton at the time of his arrest revealed that he possessed suspected crack cocaine in his coat pocket, according to the release. No injuries were reported. Burton was initially recognized by Target loss prevention staff in connection to several previous retail frauds. He had loaded a basket full of items and left the store without paying for the merchandise before entering a vehicle with the merchandise and attempting to drive off, police said. “The suspect showed a complete lack of regard for the safety of others and committed a felonious assault on an innocent civilian when he used his car as a weapon,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King stated via the release. “These actions posed a severe and ongoing risk to public safety, making it necessary for officers to pursue the suspect and make all reasonable efforts to safely take him into custody. I’m thankful that no one was injured and grateful to the Farmington Hills Police officers for their professionalism and determination to pursue and arrest a violent, habitual offender.” On Nov. 8, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office authorized a four-count warrant against Burton: fleeing and eluding, second degree; possession of cocaine less than 25 grams; retail fraud, first degree, second or subsequent offense; and assault with a dangerous weapon. Burton was arraigned in 47th District Court Nov. 8 by Judge James Brady, who set bond at $25,000 cash or surety. Burton had a preliminary exam date set for Nov. 20, after press time. No attorney was listed for Burton. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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t isn’t the holidays until Main Street in Rochester shines with a light display that puts Clark Griswold’s house from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to shame. This year, downtown Rochester was slated to officially transform into a glimmering spectacle when the Big, Bright Light Show switch was flipped Monday, Nov. 20, during the 50th annual Lagniappe event. At 6 p.m. on East Fourth Street, the Big, Bright Light Show program was slated to begin with help from Rochester Mayor Stuart Bikson, Channel 7 and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The 18th annual Big, Bright Light Show will be set aglow with 15 colors of LED lights. The lights are a huge attraction, according to Kristi Trevarrow, the executive director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. “Especially coming into our 18th year of Big, Bright, it’s less of an event and more of a tradition. It’s always part of the holiday conversation: ‘When are we going to see the lights?’” Trevarrow said. “Everybody always wants to come see the lights because your holidays wouldn’t be complete without that trip, and we appreciate that people have made us a part of their holidays. That is amazing to us. We have always said we are in the memory-making business, and I think that the Big, Bright Light Show is at the pinnacle of that.” The Big, Bright Light Show, the largest event hosted by downtown Rochester, will continue to run 5 p.m.-midnight through Jan. 21. “The lights are a great excuse to come out with your family, grab a hot cocoa, do a little holiday shopping, and just get your Christmas spirit on,” said Trevarrow. For more information, call (248) 656-0060 or visit www. DowntownRochesterMI.com. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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sure all the voices are sought and heard.” Rich cited public safety, transparency in government, and being accessible to residents as keys for the city. “I think the role of mayor is to be the city’s No. 1 cheerleader, and so I need to make sure we have strong local, regional and national partnerships, and really work toward the private,” she said. During the campaign, she got an idea of what some residents want to see. “I had a lot of questions from residents about services for seniors,” Rich said. “While I am mayor we are going to become a city that has more households with seniors than households with school kids, so we need to make sure that we are providing the services and amenities that our seniors need.”

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Bill Dwyer, Jackie Boleware and Jon Aldred were elected to the three open City Council seats. Each of the candidates earned a fouryear term. Dwyer was the top vote-getter, finishing with 8,937 votes. Boleware finished with 7,920 votes, and Aldred with 6,958. Dwyer, who is the current police commissioner for the city of Warren, is set to serve for the first time on City Council. At press time, he wasn’t certain if he would continue in his role as a police commissioner. Among his experience, Dwyer served as the Farmington Hills police chief for approximately 23 years and as an Oakland County commissioner for eight years. Dwyer said that he has lived in Farmington Hills for 38 years and is committed to the city. He described himself as a decision maker who works with both Democrats and Republicans.

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“The role of City Council and local government is, I think, critically important to the success and transformation of the community, and I’ve been in other previous leadership positions, and I understand,” Dwyer said. “I think I bring to the table someone with a lot of experience in finance. I have a $50 million budget here in Warren. I’ve dealt with personnel issues; I’ve dealt with major problems.” Dwyer discussed what he considers to be the keys to getting positive things accomplished in Farmington Hills. “Listen to the residents, listen to the taxpayers, and take their concerns as a high priority and make sure that you follow through with commitments that you make to these residents, and I think a lot of it, as far as my experience, is gonna be very beneficial to the taxpayers of Farmington Hills, because I’ve got 60 years of experience and I’m a go-getter,” he said. “While I was a county commissioner for eight years I worked across the aisle, so I plan on working with all members of City Council, the new mayor, and make sure that we’re united and doing what’s right for the people and taxpayers … of Farmington Hills.” From Dwyer’s perspective, what residents want for Farmington Hills is economic development and to remain “one of the most diverse communities in the state, if not the country.” He expressed confidence in the role that he can help play for the city. “I’ve lived in Farmington Hills for 38 years; I was the police chief there for 23 years, so I’m pretty well known as the person that is professional and is concerned about this city, and they can count on me,” Dwyer said. Boleware was re-elected to a seat on the City Council. Aside from addressing the high cost that comes with running The Hawk and figuring out a solution for that, she addressed other issues facing the city.

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had abandoned a puppy in a construction dumpster, as it was slowing their escape. Officers began to check dumpsters in the area and recovered the puppy unharmed. The puppy has been adopted by a community member, who wishes to remain anonymous.” Martin and the passenger both reportedly complained of neck injuries suffered during the crash and were transported for medical treatment. According to the release, the juvenile is not related to Martin and was turned over to a guardian. Martin has been previously convicted of fleeing and eluding police on two other occasions, both in 2021, according to the release. Martin was arraigned before Judge James Brady of the 47th District Court, and a $10,000, 10% cash surety bond was set. Martin was scheduled for a pre-exam conference Nov. 22, after press time. According to the release, she remains in custody at the Oakland County Jail. No information was provided as to why Martin attempted to flee police. No attorney was listed for Martin. “We’ve seen an alarming increase in the number of incidents of fleeing from police,” King stated in the release. “It’s concerning that even when police terminate a pursuit, the fleeing suspects still feel emboldened to continue their reckless behavior and put community members in significant danger. This type of dangerous, criminal behavior will not be tolerated in the City of Farmington Hills.” Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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“Vehicle thefts increased to near-record highs in the United States last year, and unfortunately, current trends indicate total thefts this year may surpass 2022,” NICB President and CEO David J. Glawe stated in the release. “With little deterrent to stop these criminal actors, law enforcement agencies and communities will continue to suffer.” Measures that residents can take to help protect their vehicles include attaining steering column locks and AirTag tracking devices. “First and foremost, with any kind of crime, be situationally aware, wherever you are, whether it’s at home, work, out shopping or at a restaurant,” King said. “If you had to choose between, say, a dark-lit parking area or a well-lit parking area that’s really frequented, you’d want to choose the well-lit parking area. … One of the things we tell people, if you feel something suspicious, call 911. If you hear a car alarm, if you see somebody looking into cars and you see somebody walking through a parking lot – their behavior seems like it could be suspicious or criminal — call us.” King also suggests never leaving key fobs in vehicles, utilizing factory alarms, and if it is an option, parking in a lot that is monitored by a closed-circuit television system. He said that “hotter, faster” vehicles are being targeted throughout metro Detroit. Sometimes thieves target specific parts of vehicles. “There’s a higher level of proficiency there, where they have the tools to shatter windows and access cars or to jack cars up and readily remove parts of the cars, things like that,” King said. “If they’re coming out targeting like, for instance, airbags out of a Chevy Impala, we’ll find they’ll go into (an) apartment complex or a target-rich environment, shopping mall, whatever, and they’ll get the airbags out of those cars.”

Glawe offered some strategies that can help residents avoid being a victim. “There are several proactive and commonsense steps consumers can take to help deter vehicle theft, including the most important, which is never leave your keys or key fob in the car,” he stated. “Always lock the doors and roll up your windows, and never leave valuables in plain sight; instead place them in your trunk or out of sight.” One simple action could help prevent some automobile thefts, as well as having items stolen from inside vehicles. “People are leaving their cars unlocked,” King said. “They’re getting in and they’re stealing … like change, car chargers, any kind of clothing bags. But we also see people are leaving their legally owned firearms in their car. … Probably the vast majority … of our larceny from autos are from unlocked, unsecured vehicles – windows down, doors unlocked.” In the event that a vehicle is stolen, one of the tools at the FHPD’s disposal is automated license plate recognition technology, known as Flock. King said that it is helping to identify “bad actors” who are in stolen cars. “On the investigative side, when we do have, say a rash of larceny from autos in a certain complex or a certain area of our city, we can utilize those Flock cameras and say, ‘We’re looking for a blue Dodge Durango,’ and we type in there, and our network of (cameras) will search for any blue Dodge Durango and give us those vehicle identifiers — the plate,” he said. “It has nothing to do with the person or facial recognition inside the car, it’s just the vehicle and the license plate.” From King’s perspective, the FHPD is fortunate to have to have adequate staffing to deal with crimes such as stolen vehicles. “Our focus is prevention, but when it comes time, we are fully capable of not only investigating, but arresting and prosecuting these individuals,” he said. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.

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The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, November 20,2023, through December 20, 2023. Then again starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through January 25, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9th & 16th, also January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Home & Holiday Decorations

DEC 15-16

Holiday concerts: Performances by Farmington Chorus, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 4 p.m. Dec. 16, The Hawk Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, farmingtonchorus.com

NOV. 25

Game day: Learn from or play with Oakland County Gamers, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmlib.org

NOV. 28

Widowed Friends euchre party: Bring own drinks and snacks, noon, Beaumont Commons, 21300 Archwood Circle in Farmington Hills, RSVP to Marsha at (313) 363-9443 by Nov. 22

DEC. 2

words 11. Bard’s before 13. End of rugby match 14. *Cat sound 19. Manicurist’s file 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. *Nome, AK hero 24. Continental divide 25. Like old cracker 26. *Rhodesian Ridgeback’s target 27. *Old episodes of Eddie Crane’s TV show 28. Call forth 29. Two identical molecules put together 32. Rubber sandal 33. Exclamation of surprise 36. *Fido, in Latin 38. More then one crocus 40. *Canine command 41. Newspaper VIP 44. ____ beef

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Holly Days: Market, train, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, holiday movies, parade, and tree lighting, downtown Farmington, see full schedule and times on Events page at gfachamber.com Snowflakes and Sneakers: Fundraiser for Detroit children, includes cocktails, food and dancing, 7-11 p.m., Centric Place, 36216 Freedom Road in Farmington Hills, more information on eventbrite.com

1, and 1 and 6 p.m. Dec. 2-3, The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, thehawktheatre.com Rock Around the Hawk: Free mini music festivals for ages 18 months to 5 years, 10-11:30 a.m., featuring Toasty Man (Dec. 8), Snowfort Jazz Festival (Jan. 5), Bonbonaroo (Feb. 2), Windsock ’24 (March 1), Purple Raindrops (April 5), Moveandshakement (May 10) and BabyBjörn (June 7), The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700 Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 252-6962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org

DEC. 8-10

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

DEC. 17

‘Talley’s Folly’: Unlikely love story between Jewish immigrant and Protestant from conservative family, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Dec. 1-17, The Inspired Acting Company, 1124 E. West Maple Drive in Walled Lake, inspiredacting.org

Holiday Novi Pet Expo: Cats and dogs welcome, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., novipetexpo.com Novi Choralaires: Open auditions for community chorus group, 4 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28000 New Market Road in Farmington Hills, novichoralaires.org

ONGOING

‘A Nice Family Christmas’: 8 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 8-9 and 14-16, and 2 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, farmingtonplayers.org, farmingtonplayers.org ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’: Presented by Farmington Hills Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec.

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

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

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UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL

NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP

SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS

UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email. Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.” After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.

ATHLETES INDUCTED

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS

Photo provided by Birmingham Shopping District

Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays. The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.

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

Man arrested after pushing father off bike into road, pulling knife

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the area of Walton and Shagbark for a report of assault and battery at 5:08 p.m. Oct. 8. A father, age 50, and son, age 11, were riding their bicycles west on Walton when a 35-year-old man from Rochester Hills, who was walking on the sidewalk, attempted to push the son into the road. The son was able to evade, and the suspect then pushed the father off his bike onto Walton. A 31-year-old male motorist saw the father fall and stopped to assist. The suspect pulled out and unfolded a knife toward the motorist, who drove off and updated dispatch on the suspect’s location. The suspect continued walking eastbound on Walton. Deputies arrived and approached the suspect, who ran across Walton and was chased between vehicles before being taken into custody. The father and son declined medical treatment. The suspect was taken to the Oakland County Jail for lodging.

Drunken man refuses to leave bathroom

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of East Auburn Road for an intoxicated 31-year-old man from Troy refusing to leave the property at 10:31 p.m. Oct. 7. Deputies located the man, who was sleeping on the bathroom floor next to a liquor bottle, and knew he had warrants for his arrest. Deputies arrested the suspect, and he consented to a preliminary breath test with results of 0.14% blood alcohol content. He was transported to the hospital for detoxification, and the report was sent to the city prosecutor’s office for issuance of charges of disorderly conduct.

Law enforcement officials warn residents of scammers

NOVI — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard issued a press release Nov. 6 warning residents not to fall for the latest telephone scam in which the caller claims to be a sergeant from the Sheriff’s Office to target registered sex offenders. “This is just another variant of all of the scams that we are seeing,” Bouchard said in the press release. “The common thread is someone in a purported position of authority demands immediate monetary action on your behalf to avoid an arrest or some other feared action. This is a scam. You will never be asked to provide immediate money over the phone or via similar conveyances like bitcoin or green dot cards by real government employees.” In this most recent example, a man whose name

is on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry received a call from someone who identified himself as “Sgt. Kennedy” at the Sheriff’s Office. There is no such employee at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The phony sergeant told the man that a warrant had been issued for his arrest because he had failed to respond to a certified letter requiring him to report for a “secondary DNA profile.” A $20,000 bond with a 10% provision supposedly had been set, according to the scam artist. To avoid arrest, the man could post $2,000 using virtual currency and a QR code that “Sgt. Kennedy’’ gave him. The man withdrew $2,000 from his bank account and sent the funds from a bitcoin ATM as instructed. The fictitious sergeant then contacted the man a second time and said he would need to provide another $800 to clear up a federal warrant. A relative who was on the way to the Oakland County Jail with the money thought to call the Sheriff’s Office, and at that time the scam was discovered. The man was told to stop communicating with the suspect. The case was under investigation. Novi police issued a similar warning recently after a resident fell victim to a scammer who was impersonating a West Bloomfield police officer. The scammer said the resident was in trouble for failing to appear for jury duty, according to Novi Police Cmdr. Jason Meier.

Home security system stops invasion

SOUTHFIELD — At 6:02 p.m. Oct. 16, a home in the 21000 block of Rose Hollow Drive had a brick thrown through the window. An unknown individual entered the home but was deterred from taking anything due to the security system that was armed and went off.

Vehicle stolen during test drive

SOUTHFIELD — A car dealership in the 24000 block of West 12 Mile Road let someone test drive a 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL without an employee present at 3 p.m. Oct. 20. The suspect never returned with the vehicle.

Man robbed outside bar

SOUTHFIELD — A man leaving a bar in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway at 10:37 p.m. Oct. 27 was assaulted, and the suspect took his phone and cash, according to a police report.

Suspect arrested for local burglaries

TROY — A suspect has been charged in connection with multiple burglaries in metro Detroit, including Troy, Royal Oak and Birmingham. The burglaries occurred between Oct. 4 and 25. The suspect, 53, became a person of interest in the

case, according to the police. Investigators said that surveillance on the suspect confirmed he and his vehicle were involved in the burglaries. At 11:27 p.m. Oct. 25, Troy patrol officers were made aware by plainclothes detectives that a possible burglary had just occurred in the King’s Plaza shopping complex, on Rochester Road, north of E. Long Lake Road. Upon arrival, officers located a damaged door handle on the rear of the building at 5100 Rochester Road. Officers checked the building and observed the cash register door open, with no cash left inside. The owner of the business responded to the scene and said that approximately $120 was missing. The suspect was taken into custody and charged in 52-4 District Court and was issued a $200,000 bond. He was charged with one count of burglary, although authorities said that additional charges could be pending.

Break-in occurs on Halloween

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 7:50 p.m. Oct. 31, an unknown suspect broke into a residence through the rear door and stole several items in the 4300 block of West 14 Mile Road.

Scissors stolen

FARMINGTON — A hairdresser at a downtown salon reported the theft of two hair-cutting shears from her workstation Sept. 28. The hairdresser reported that the shears were valued at approximately $1,000 each. The case was closed for no suspect information. The time frame of the theft was also unknown.

Man arrested for Taser at park

FARMINGTON — Officers conducting foot patrol at the Riley Park Pavilion were alerted to a 40-yearold man activating a stun gun at a festival in front of patrons at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 15. A witness pointed out the subject to officers, who contacted the subject and inquired about the Taser. The subject did not have a concealed carry weapons permit to legally carry the Taser. The Taser was confiscated, and the subject was arrested on a CCW violation.

Litter leads to traffic stop

Motorist damages parking garage gate

FARMINGTON — An officer saw a passenger in a Dodge Caravan toss a lit cigarette out of the passenger side window at M-5 and Farmington Road around 11 p.m. Sept. 20. The officer also discovered that the vehicle was uninsured, and a traffic stop was conducted. The 37-year-old female driver had a revoked driver’s license. She was cited for that, and the 33-year-old male passenger was cited for littering. The vehicle was released to a family member with a valid license.

Former employee allegedly issues threats

Resident says minibike, ATVs damage lawn

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 6:28 a.m. Oct. 28 at the parking structure at 212 S. Center St., an unknown suspect driving a Jeep Wrangler drove through the exit gate arm, damaging it.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident told police Oct. 22 that he had received verbal threats from a former employee. According to the resident, his business property has been damaged on numerous occasions, and he believes that his former employee is responsible. The case was turned over to detectives.

Driver arrested for operating while high

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 2 a.m. Oct. 26, an officer on patrol on southbound Woodward Avenue was passed by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the vehicle’s speed at more than 20 mph over the limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop and noticed signs of intoxication from the driver and a bag of marijuana in the vehicle’s center console. The driver, a 21-year-old Oak Park man, admitted smoking marijuana and failed field sobriety evaluations. He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated/under the influence of drugs.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A resident made several reports Sept. 4 about minibikes, ATVs and golf carts driving on the sidewalk and their lawn on Laurelwood Court. The resident stated that their lawn is being damaged by the ATVs and minibikes. They believe the recreational vehicles are coming from a neighboring Farmington Hills subdivision. Officers responded to the area but could not locate the at-fault vehicles. This is a recurring issue, and the resident was encouraged to continue reporting it until a suspect is located.

Television taken

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 30-year-old man stole a TV delivered from Walmart to a home in the 1000 block of East Woodward Heights Boulevard. The incident occurred around 2:58 p.m. Oct. 26. The TV was meant for a 29-year-old Hazel Park woman, but the suspect signed for the delivery and kept the property. An investigation was ongoing.