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Gold coin gets dropped in red kettle one last time BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
under new leadership BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Three new members of the Clinton Township Board of Trustees sat in for their first meeting on Nov. 25. Township Treasurer Mike Aiello, Trustee Shannon King and Trustee Bruce Wade joined the board in a ceremony on Nov. 20. The November election shifted the board to a Republican majority with victories by Wade, Aiello, Township Clerk Kim Meltzer and Trustee Dan Kress. King is joined on the board by two fellow Democrats: Trustee Julie Matuzak and Supervisor Paul Gieleghem. While longtime Township Supervisor Bob Cannon was replaced by Gieleghem, one familiar name stayed in the supervisor’s office. Dan O’Leary was retained as the deputy supervisor.
O’Leary stays on
O’Leary has served in the deputy position since 2021 and was previously Washington See MEMBERS on page 18A
Photos by Nick Powers
LEFT: Newly elected Trustee Shannon King listens to a speaker during public comment at the Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 25. RIGHT: Clinton Township Treasurer Mike Aiello listens to Township Clerk Kim Meltzer speak at his first Board of Trustees meeting.
METRO DETROIT — Lots of coins get dropped in the Salvation Army’s red kettles, but for 12 years one donation has stood out. On Dec. 2, a mysterious deep-pocketed donor dropped off a final gold Krugerrand coin at a Kroger in St. Clair Shores. This year’s coin came with a note: “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! I am sorry to say — this is my last (Krugerrand). Hoping there are others who have (Krugerrands) that can help keep up this tradition in the future to help so many in need during the holidays. God Bless!” See KETTLE on page 16A
LEFT: Newly elected Trustee Bruce Wade asks Department of Public Services Director Mary Bednar a question about road funding. RIGHT: Township Supervisor Paul Gieleghem listens to a colleague. Gieleghem was formerly the township’s treasurer.
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DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Vol. 36, No. 26