Debbie Binder is an asset to West Bloomfi eld Township! “I am confi dent that Steve Kaplan is the most qualifi ed candidate for township supervisor. His ethics are among the highest. He always represents the citizens fairly and justly. It is my honor and privilege to support Steve for West Bloomfi eld township supervisor.” ~ Dr. Nick Hersh, DDS, President, W.B. School Board Township Trustee STEVEN KAPLAN Democrat for Township SUPERVISOR Career Highlights: Attorney, 34 years Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Macomb County, 24 years Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County, 2 years Private law practice, 3 years Adjunct Law Professor, Michigan State University College of Law, since 1997 (Professor of the Year, 2015) Ranked the highest among his legal peers for profi ciency and ethical conduct (Martindale-Hubbell, AV), for 20 years consecutive years Advanced Instructor, Wayne County Regional Police Academy, 15 years Featured on Dateline NBC for his legal role on several high profi le murder cases Education: Resident of West Bloomfi eld Township for over 40 years Optimist Club of West Bloomfi eld West Bloomfi eld Rotary Club West Bloomfi eld Chamber of Commerce Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Member of Temple Israel Professional Successful real estate practice centered around West Bloomfi eld Part-time lecturer for 3rd year pre-service teachers, University of Michigan-Flint, College of Education Former Teacher, West Bloomfi eld School District Education Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Master of Arts in Teaching, Wayne State University Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Oakland University Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, Detroit College of Law Key Endorsements: James Blanchard, Former Michigan Governor Steve Budaj, Chair W.B. Planning Commission Kathy Hagopian, W.B. Environental Board Nick Hersh, D.D.S. President, W.B. School Board Barry Howard, retired Oakland Circuit Judge Pam Jackson, Democratic Party Chair, 11th District Jim Manna W.B.Planning Commissioner Lance Stokes, Co-Chair, W.B. Diversity Committee Michele Ureste, W.B. Township Supervisor Key Endorsements: UAW Region 1 Metro Detroit AFL - CIO Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council Oakland County Democratic Black Caucus Group/Union Endorsements: UAW Region 1 Metro Detroit AFL - CIO Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council Oakland County Democratic Black Caucus “Debbie is nothing short of a leader; the kind of person around whom people rally. She is quite simply destined to do great things.” ~ Heather Dickow Cholagh, West Bloomfi eld Resident Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County "Having been Debbie's neighbor in West Bloomfi eld for several years, we have seen fi rst hand how good she is at mobilizing and organizing people to problem solve and resolve issues. She makes it her business to know her neighbors and we have seen her work tirelessly and successfully to whatever she puts her mind to." ~ Barbara Abel, Fine Art Photographer and Ernest Abel, Emeritus Professor, Wayne State University Paid for Steven Kaplan for Township Supervisor, 6823 Post Oak Drive, West Bloomfi eld, MI 48322 Paid for Debbie Binder for Township Clerk, 4324 Foxpointe, West Bloomfi eld, MI 4832 2111960 Come TEXT with us! Explore “Jewish” in our award-winning Melton School. Use biblical and contemporary TEXTS to connect our past with the present in a dynamic environment. NEW Melton Classes beginning in September 2016 SAMPLE Melton and see what everyone is TEXT-ing about! Tuesday, August 9 | 6:45 - 8 p.m. Temple Shir Shalom | West Bloomfield Thursday, August 11 | 10 - 11:15 a.m. Jewish Community Center | West Bloomfield Thursday, August 11 | 6:45 - 8 p.m. Congregation Shaarey Zedek Berman Center for Jewish Education, | Southfield Congregation Shaarey Zedek Thursdays | 6:45 - 9 p.m. Jewish Community Center Thursdays | 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Temple Shir Shalom Tuesdays | 6:45 - 9 p.m. (For parents of young children) Class begins September 15 Class begins September 13 Class begins September 15 Melton PEP Max M. Fisher Federaton Buildng Mondays | 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Class begins September 12 For more information 248.205.2557 jewish detroit.org/melton 2109170 July 21 • 2016 13