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Share those great words of wisdom or examples of something your father did to honor him this Father's Day.

Beth.Valone@Patch.com / 248-219-2022
I am the Associate Regional Editor for 10 Patch websites in Oakland County: Ferndale, Berkley-Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Clawson, Rochester-Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Troy, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills.
I am a veteran editor, having worked at The Detroit News (twice) for a total of 17 years before joining Patch. I also was the managing editor for iCan.com, a startup website for people with disabilities, and the U.S. PR director for PRISM, working with clients such as Ford Motor Co., DuPont Automotive, Shell and Ferrari.
I grew up in the Rosedale Park neighborhood in northwest Detroit and have lived in Royal Oak for 21 years with my husband and two boys, where we enjoy great neighbors, a lively downtown and top-notch schools.
Share those great words of wisdom or examples of something your father did to honor him this Father's Day.

Board is also expected to ratify teacher contracts and approve budgets during Monday's meeting.
One Michigan student will be awarded a trip to Washington, DC, and the opportunity to attend a kids' State Dinner.
Share those great words of wisdom or examples of something your father did to honor him this Father's Day.
Show off your favorite photos from anywhere in the state. We'll award weekly prizes for the photos that say 'Michigan' in content, tone and spirit.
Have news or information to share with the community? There are plenty of opportunities to get involved.
It was busy week so here's your chance to catch up on what happened in the community.
Click and Clack will retire after 35 years of useful and funny auto maintenance advice.
The following information was supplied by the Royal Oak Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Berkley resident Betsy Saunders was eager to check out the new restaurant and says it was worth the wait as she visits the Woodward Avenue eatery on opening day.
The Royal Oak resident resigned as principal of Royal Oak High School while facing felony embezzlement charges.
Former hockey star's new bride filed complaint with Royal Oak Police, The Detroit News reports.
Former hockey star's new bride filed complaint with Royal Oak Police, The Detroit News reports.
With more than 170 photos submitted, choosing a winner was difficult. West Bloomfield mom's picture captures the joy of a warm Michigan day and wins Week 1.
Show off your favorite photos from anywhere in the state. We'll award weekly prizes for the photos that say 'Michigan' in content, tone and spirit.
Here are details the 384 graduating seniors probably forgot to tell their parents and loved ones about Thursday's ceremony, parking, dress code, All Night Party and more.
Business owners band to together to beautify the area around their shops.
About 20 downtown businesses host the second-graders for tours, demonstrations and samples of goods and services to make the connection from classroom to community.
Sarah Gaynor was high and legally insane at the time of the March 2011 fiery crash that killed a Detroit man 'just minding his own business.'
City offices, banks and library are among the holiday service changes.