Nonprofit Diversity Recruiting – Who’s in Your Pool? (Guest View by Kat LaTosch, orig. posted at LaToschConsulting.com, Dec.28,2014) “The truth is, when it comes down to hiring, people tend to hire the people they want to spend time with, regardless of who applies for the job and often those people are people they share common…
Death in Highland Twp. Possibly Narcotics Related (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 28, 2014) INCIDENT: 19:16 Hrs. – Highland Township – Death Investigation. #14-202971 SUMMARY: Deputies, along with the Highland Township Fire Department, responded to an address on Dundee Ct. for a deceased subject. The caller reported that her Uncle, who resides at this address,…
The Power of Love and Pontiac Pride: Randy and Brenda Carter (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 27, 2014) Those who meet Pontiac City Councilperson Randy Carter and his wife Pontiac School Board Trustee Brenda Carter cannot help but notice the passion they have for their city or their spirit for uplifting others. Together they are an…
Therapy Dogs Visit Angell Elementary in Berkley (Berkley Schools E Blast, Dec. 27, 2014) Every other week students at Angell Elementary are visited by therapy dogs. The dogs, Grace, an English Springer Spaniel, and Kate, a Labrador Retriever, visit with their humans Mary and Doug Karakas. Teachers at Angell had the opportunity to sign up…
Community Foundation Awards $150,000 to Orgs. Across the Region to Benefit Youth (CFSEM Press Release, Dec. 27, 2014) The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the distribution of $150,000 in grants to fund 18 projects through its YOUth Voice Social Justice grant program. Earlier in 2014, the Metropolitan Youth Policy Fellows, a diverse group of youth…
Auburn Hills Police Chief Weighs in on Body Camera Debate (Guest View by Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, Dec. 27, 2014) If you are a person who believes that body cameras for police are the answer to improved police conduct, consider this: what are we going to do with all of this video? We…
View: Disconnecting Communities and Growing Profits in Education (Guest View by Bill Boyle, Dec. 27, 2014) Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder is about to make an announcement that will move him to the prominent fore in the education reform movement not only statewide, but nationally as well. Snyder has done much already to shape the education conversation in Michigan…
Ferndale Library Offering Archery Class for Kids Ages 9-17 (FPL Press Release, Dec. 27, 2014) Intro to Archery Jan 10, 12 PM – 2 PM Registration Required (Limited 25 spots, Ages 9-17). Archery is one of fastest growing sports in the country. (We’re thinking The Hunger Games had something to do with that…) We’ll be…
Art Explored Unveiled in Downtown Royal Oak (Royal Oak Press Release, Dec. 26,2014) The second annual Art Explored Series kicks off in downtown Royal Oak on Dec. 22. This public art series launched last summer with three featured artists, grew to five local artists in its Fall/Winter Arts Explored Series, and is now showcasing 10…
Nino Salvaggios Donates Food for 500 in Oakland County (C. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2014) Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace shared the holiday spirt this Christmas as they donated enough food to feed 500 for the holidays. The donations were given to Forgotten Harvest, which is based in Troy but serves several Oakland County communities, and Grace…
21 Year Old Dies After Ignoring Construction Signs on I-75 Ramp (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2014) At about 2:40am Friday a 21-year-old man from Holly drove his 2005 GMC Sierra around construction barricades that were blocking the onramp to I-75 at Westbound 12 Mile road in Madison Heights. State Police report that the…
Sheriffs Surprise 300 Residents with Ham in Operation Pig Out (video) (C. Proxmire, Dec. 26, 2014) With big hearts and a strong sense of humor, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department hit the streets of communities they serve with surprise hams for residents. “Operation Pig Out” was made possible by Dr. Frank Patino who…
Kwanzaa Celebration in Royal Oak Twp Dec. 29 and 30 (compiled, Dec. 15, 2014 – republished Dec. 24) Friends of Royal Oak Township Inc. and Ujima Consortium International are hosting a Celebration of Kwanzaa on Dec. 29 and 30. The program features guest speaker Malik Yakini, Nanou Djapo, Afrikan Drum and Dance, and spoken word…
Menorah Lighting Brings Light, Music and Coffee to Kulick Center (C. Proxmire, Photos by Debra Young, Dec. 24, 2014) The darkness on the lawn of the Kulick Community Center was dissipated a bit on Tuesday night as Ferndalians and visitors gathered to light the last electric candle of the 13 foot menorah that had been…
Oakland Co. Employee Casual Day Funds Go to 15 Charities (Oakland County Press Release, Dec. 24, 2014) Last week, Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson, awarded fifteen charities and a veteran with $29,000 dollars in funds that were raised by Oakland County employees through their Casual Day Funds Program. The program allows employees in participating departments and…
Missing Man Jay Ralko Found Deceased (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 24, 2014) The search for Jay Ralko ended on Tuesday, Dec. 23 when he found dead in his truck at the parking lot of Meijer at 13 Mile and Mound in Warren. According to a statement by Equality Michigan, Police believe suicide is the cause…
Another Young Child Burned by Bath Water (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. Dec. 24, 2014) INCIDENT: 07:07 hrs. – Dec 22- City of Pontiac – Child Neglect Investigation – # 14-200452 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 10 block of Starlite Lane for a report of a child who had been burned by scalding water in the…
Man Narrowly Escapes Death in Tussle w/ Armed Teen INCIDENT: 02:01 hours – City Of Pontiac – Attempt Murder / Shots fired #14-200010 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 10 block of Spokane Road for a fight in progress with shots fired. Upon arrival, Deputies were advised by the victim that he confronted a subject in…
Farmington Hills Police Report Spike in Thefts from Chrysler Vans (Farmington Hills Police, Dec. 24, 2014) FHPD is investigating multiple thefts of car radio and GPS units in the area of 14 Mile and Orchard Lake, targeting Chrysler vans. The electronics are factory equipment and are pried from the dash area. Witnesses or anyone with…
19 Year Old Lyon Twp. Woman Found Dead, Possibly Drug Related (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Dec. 24, 2014) INCIDENT: 01:25 hours –Dec.21- Lyon Township – Death Investigation #14-200001 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 59000 block of Ten Mile Road for an unresponsive subject. Upon arrival, CPR was being administered by Medics from Huron Valley Ambulance…