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SOUTHFIELD — In addition to the election of new city council members in Southfield and Lathrup Village, Southfield voters will also find two charter amendment proposals on the ballot Nov. 7.

One amendment would change the city treasurer from an elected to an appointed position, and the other would change the city clerk from an elected to an appointed position.

“The City Council unanimously voted to put this on the ballot for November. And it was a business decision. I support it as mayor. I think it’s time; 85% of Michigan communities appoint their city clerk and their city treasurer. Southfield is the only community in Oakland County that has an elected clerk and treasurer,” Mayor Kenson Siver said. “The only requirements by city charter are that you live in Southfield for at least a year and that you are a registered voter.” Siver explained that the jobs of the city clerk and city treasurer have become much more complicated than when the city charter was written in 1958. “Anybody just can’t walk in and do the job.”

The proposed charter amendments appear on the ballot a year after the former Southfield city clerk, Sherikia Hawkins, resigned See BALLOT on page 14A File photo by Donna Agusti

RIGHT: A voter makes his selections in a past election in Southfield

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cy, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection order assistance program, and a raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic examiners program.

The average income of Michigan’s roughly 10 million lowest in thenurse Midwest.

Turning Point strives to empower survivors of Seecompared TURNING onto page residents in 2022 was $57,038, compared to a national av“This is the poorest we’ve been the18A counerage of $65,470, says recently released census data. That try, ever — I just think it’s shocking,” said Lou Glazer, presmeans for every $1 the average U.S. resident earns, a Michi- ident of Michigan Future Inc. “It’s the culmination of 40 Turning PointThat’s President and CEOthe Sharman stands at theirrespective 2021 eventofwith Stepping gander earns just 87.12 cents. lower than formerDavenport years of decline, what party Out is in charge in the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. record of 87.13 cents, which Michigan hit with in 2009.

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Michigan, which was above average for most ofPhoto thecourtesy of Turning ThePoint personal income of Michiganders peaked in 1953, See INCOME on page 4A 20th century, now ranks 39th in personal income and is the

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Drum magazine cover model Erlin Ilbreck is photographed by James Barnor in London in 1966.

DETROIT — He might not be a household name in America, but James Barnor is one of the most famous and influential photographers of the last 50 years.

Metro Detroiters have an opportunity to see a wide swath of his work in “James Barnor: Accra/London — A Retrospective,” which is on display through Oct. 15 at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The DIA is the only museum in the United States that will be hosting this exhibition, and it also is the final museum where it is being displayed.

DIA Director Salvador Salort-Pons, who called Barnor “a pioneering photographer,” said this “comprehensive survey … offers amazing views on the artist’s native Ghana,” as well as the African diaspora during a time of major social change.

The exhibition features about 170 works from Barnor’s archive of more than 30,000 images, dating from the 1950s through the 1980s. The original exhibition was organized in 2021 by London’s Serpentine galleries, where it was curated by Serpentine Chief Curator Lizzie Carey-Thomas and Awa Konaté, of Culture Art Society.

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when the auto industry was thriving and union jobs guaranteed a middle class life.

That year, the state ranked 8th in per capita income. Michigan was 16th in 1999, before a steady decline.

That’s offset somewhat by a lowerthan-average cost of living — the state ranks 35th in that measure. Still, the data indicate that Michigan residents today are, on average, worse off financially than their parents, when compared to other states.

“People have to realize Michigan is no longer a rich state,” said Eric Lupher, the president of Citizens Research Council.

“Michigan used to be a high-income state — the birth of the middle class, arsenal of democracy and all that stuff — and we’ve hit a new low as a state.”

Most of the state’s economic indicators are below average today. Michigan ranks 37th in median household income, 34th in the percentage of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher, and 49th in population growth since 2000, a factor that discourages companies from expanding their Michigan operations or moving to the state.

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the United Auto Workers strike now entering its second month. It has cost the U.S. economy about $4 billion so far, with Michigan bearing the brunt.

Changes in the auto industry over the past 40 years account for some of Michigan’s slump from a wealthy state to the poorest in the Midwest, said Brian Calley, the president of the Small Business Association of Michigan.

There are fewer autoworkers today than a generation ago, and they are paid, adjusting for inflation, less than their parents.

“The drop really tracks with the change in the industrial economy and the amount of income you can make in those areas,” Calley said.

Calley suggests the examine its K-12 education system, which scores below average in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called the Nation’s Report Card. In 2022, Michigan fourth graders ranked 40th in the country in reading.

“There’s no reason to expect (the economy) will improve until we have an education system that is redesigned to meet the requirements of today’s workforce,” Calley said.

Glazer said Michigan needs to focus on jobs that require college degrees.

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Workers at the two parts distribution centers operated by General Motors on two sides of Willow Run Airport grab signs to start their picketing Sept. 29. the poorest states in the nation.”

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Mayor’s Big Rake event needs volunteers

SOUTHFIELD — The eighth annual Mayor’s Big Rake is set to take place 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays Nov. 11 and 18, and Dec. 2.

The Big Rake partners with Mayor Kenson Siver, Southfield Great Lakes Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowe’s of Southfield to help senior or disabled Southfield residents with fall lawn maintenance. Paper yard bags have been donated by the hardware stores partnering with the Mayor’s Office.

Siver has donated 80 rakes, which will be provided to the volunteers. In the fall of 2022, 250 volunteers helped to clear 75 yards in five days. Those interested in volunteering can contact the Mayor’s Office at (248) 796-5100 or email vperry@cityofsouthfield.com.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves. Senior or disabled residents who would like to sign up to get their leaves raked can contact the Mayor’s Office at (248) 796-5100. Other dates and times may be scheduled if there is a demand for it and there are enough volunteers to assist in more cleanups.

Oakland County Health Department, Southfield Fire Department to host community flu vaccine clinic

Southfield Police Department to host trunk or treat SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department will host a Trunk or Treat event inside the Southfield Pavilion 1-4 p.m. Oct. 29.

The event will grant children the exciting opportunity to trunk or treat out of a variety of police vehicles.

In addition, children will get a closer look at the police vehicles, and parents will receive important safety information. There will also be more Halloween-themed fun, games, crafts and giveaways. Parking will be available in the north lot adjacent to the library and parks and recreation building. For more information, contact Officer Tim Simon at (248) 796-5441.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Fire Department and the Oakland County Health Department will host a Community Flu Vaccine Clinic 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

Most health insurance plans will cover the cost of the flu shots. For those without insurance, the flu shots cost $25 each and senior flu shots cost $68.

Payment will be accepted by cash, credit and debit cards.

Service will not be denied for those with an inability to pay, and a discounted/sliding fee schedule will be available.

While appointments are preferred, they are not required. To make an appointment, call (800) 848-5533 or go to oakgov.info/vaccineclinics2023.

For more information, contact the Southfield Fire Department at (248) 796-5650.

ADL Michigan Walk Against Hate to take place in Southfield SOUTHFIELD — The Anti-Defamation League’s 2-mile Walk Against Hate will take place 1 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Southfield City Centre, 26000 Evergreen Road. The first Walk Against Hate took place in Philadelphia in 2011. Since then, ADL’s Walk Against Hate has grown to a national walk that unites participants all across the U.S. in solidarity to end antisemitism, bigotry and all forms of hate, the group said. All participants must register to participate; however, there is no fee for registration. Donations of any amount are encouraged to support ADL’s work in Michigan’s communities. People who raise $18 or more will earn a T-shirt. Preregistration can be accessed at walkagainsthate.org/michigan.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in five high schoolers have reported being bullied at school.

There are signs victims may show that parents should look out for, as well as strategies to help rebuild their self-confidence.

Jodee Blanco is a survivor-turned activist and the author of the New York Times bestseller “Please stop laughing at me: One woman’s inspirational story.” She recently spoke at Brother Rice High School, and while she was there, she observed the challenging yet nurturing culture that the school has achieved.

“It was one of the most powerful experiences at a school I’ve ever had,” she said.

Blanco shared that while bullying has not changed since she was in school, bullies now have new ways to carry out this behavior against their victims. With social media, kids no longer have to spread rumors in person. Now, they can do the damage hiding behind a screen.

“The weaponry to perpetrate bullying cuts a wider and deeper swath, but the impulse of what creates that kind of cruelty remains the same,” Blanco said.

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Lisa Khoury is a school psychologist in the Grosse Pointe Public School System and is in private practice at Associated Psychologists in St. Clair Shores.

Khoury said that sometimes the first sign parents may notice in their child who is being bullied is social isolation. Changes in friends or social activity may be due to a child wanting to avoid the bullies, or it could be because they were not invited.

Blanco said that it is important to understand that sometimes the more subtle kind of bullying can be the most hurtful.

“Bullying isn’t just the mean things we do. It’s all the kinds of things we never do,” Blanco said.

She explains that bullies can attack in more ways than physical.

“The moment a child starts asking themselves what’s wrong with me is the moment that potential long-term damage from bullying has taken root,” Blanco said. “If you are a parent, you have to be aware that, if your child is lonely or feeling isolated or left out, the potential damage of that can be severe.”

Blanco said the first thing a parent should do to help their child is help them find a brand-new social outlet separate from school.

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The initiative will begin with a pilot program beginning in Oak Park this October and additional efforts occurring next spring in Berkley and Troy. They were the first three of SOCRRA’s 12-member municipalities to apply for the grant.

“We chose Oak Park because Oak Park volunteered to do this,” said Jeff McKeen, the general manager at SOCRRA. “We prefer to use the communities that want to work with us. We got some money from the state to do this. Oak Park is a small community, so we can be pretty comprehensive. We will be doing Berkley and Troy next year, so we can take what we learn in Oak Park to make doing this in larger communities more effective.”

The program will focus on having program members examine recycling collections in a community and leave tags on residents’

recycling bins to notify them of what they could be doing better.

“We’re doing a variety of reaching out,” said McKeen. “We’re doing a mailer to all residents and reaching out on social media.

The week after, workers will be looking at recycling carts in Oak Park and looking at what they are doing right and what they are doing wrong. They will leave a tag on the carts to let them know.”

McKeen said this is important since it will allow more items to be recycled properly and allow recycling facilities to function more safely and efficiently.

“We are trying to take some steps to improve the quality of recycling our residents put into their recycling bins,” he said. “If we have higher quality items going into our system, it reduces labor on our end and allows us to create a better product.”

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Voters to decide local city councils, ballot proposals

In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters will decide various local races and ballot proposals Nov. 7. Below is the ballot language for the proposals and profiles submitted by the candidates, who were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer.

The answers are printed verbatim. An (I) indicates a candidate is an incumbent.

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Five candidates are vying for four seats on council. The three highest vote-getters will earn four-year terms, and the fourth highest vote-getter will earn a two-year term.

Charles Hicks

Age: 51 Occupation: Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 33 years Online campaign information: www.electcharleshicks.com/ Education: Alum Southfield High School, University of Michigan bachelor’s in political science, Walsh College master’s in business Previously and currently held elected offices: 2016-2022 Elected Trustee Southfield Board of Education Southfield, Michigan Top goals: • Establish a collaborative relationship between City of Southfield and the Southfield Public Schools.

• Enhance city services and public safety.

• Attract and retain busiHicks nesses and citizens.

• Improve city infrastructure. Our municipal pool has not been available for the last two years. Many of the systems at our municipal center has passed its life expectancy.

• Fix streets/roads.

• Add programming for youth through seniors.

• Prepare the city for future needs.

Nancy L. M. Banks (I)

Age: 68 Occupation: Councilwoman Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 68 years Online campaign information: email nlmbanks@gmail.com Education: Michigan State University Municipal Clerk’s Institute, Oakland Community College Previously and currently held elected of-

fices: Current Southfield Councilwoman - 2019 - Present, Retired Southfield City Clerk - 1999 — 2017 Top goals: 1. Maintain Southfield as an excellent place to live, work, attend school & raise a family.

2. Continue being an advocate for the residential, business & faith based communities.

3. Ensure that Southfield has the BEST Police & Fire Departments. Make Banks certain that both departments have the necessary tools, training & staff to provide the best services that everyone in Southfield wants, needs & deserves.

4. Closely monitor the budget, prioritize City spending and maintain stability in City Government

Coretta Houge (I)

Age: 53 Occupation: Sr. Provider Contract Administrator Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 23 years Online campaign information: N/A Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Magna Cum Laude) Master’s Degree (Cum Laude) Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield City Council (current) Top goals: If elected to continue my work as a sitting Councilperson, I will continue to support our Police and Fire departments, and protect our land, water, and green space to sustain a safe, diverse, and thrivHouge ing community for years to come. My passion for being a servant leader will continue to be represented in all my decision-making, resulting in the best outcome possible for residents, businesses, and all those that visit our great City!

Daniel Brightwell (I)

Age: N/A Occupation: City Councilman Municipality of residence: Southfield, Michigan For how long: 43 years Online campaign information: www.BrightwellforCityCouncil.com Education: Morehouse College, BA Degree The Wharton School, MBA Degree University of Pennsylvania Previously and currently held elected of-

fices: City Councilman City of Southfield - only Top goals: Finish getting a year round swimming pool built. It is currently in the Design and Financing stage.

Initiate the Development of a Senior Citizens Center to address the needs of all Seniors within the City of Southfield.

Brightwell Maintain our Excellent Public Services (Fire, Police & Public Works) through hiring of good people and the providing them with modern equipment.

Maintaining and Growing our Property Values.

Yolanda C Haynes

Age: 62 Occupation: Business owner President/501 (c)(3) Community Activist Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 26 years Education: Jackson State University Computer Science Online campaign information: Committee to Elect Yolanda C Haynes Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given Top goals: 1. Acquire all the training and resources available to me as a newly elected official.

2. Strengthen the relationships with the Business Stakeholders, Homeowners Associations and the Council.

3. Support the CounHaynes cil with the current agenda and Implementations that are in place to move Southfield forward.

4.Support our Senior citizens and their needs for city services.

5. Work collaboratively in all I do with integrity and fairness.

SOUTHFIELD CITY COUNCIL

Two candidates are vying for one seat on council. The highest vote-getter will earn a two-year term.

Ryan Foster

Age: 43 Occupation: Transportation, supplier for Ford motor company, Wayne MI Municipality of residence: City of Southfield

For how long: born and raised ( Providence Hospital) Online campaign information: YouTube: Ryan Foster, Southfield Education: No answer given Previously and currently held elected offices: NA Top goals: My top goals for the city of Southfield 2 year term is putting our Foster funds in the right spot and fix our horrible streets. It is embarrassing that our roads are falling apart for the taxes we pay and compared to cities around us.

Representation, I represent this community.

Other candidates are not from here, don’t look like the community and just spend money in black cities and don’t really care.

And putting God first, (…)

Michael Ari Mandelbaum (I)

Age: 41 Occupation: Southfield Councilman (8 years); Audit Team Lead, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (employee for 18 years) Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 25 years (born and raised in Southfield) Online campaign information: www.mandelbaum4council.com/ Education: I hold a MBA from Wayne State University, and a Project Management Certificate from Lawrence Technological University.

Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield City Council since 2015.

Currently serving as Council President Top goals: I will continue to fight to keep our city diverse, make it more walkable and attract younger families with affordable housing, great schools and community activities. I will push continued road improvements, park improvements and a new pool. Work Mandelbaum to attract restaurants and businesses. Monitor the Northland Development and continued adaptive reuse of buildings and building new housing. Advocate more programing for Southfield seniors. Increased transparency in government spending and first-rate Police, Fire and EMS.

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Two candidates are vying for the position of city clerk. The highest vote-getter will earn a two-year term.

Gabi Grossbard

Age: 50 Occupation: Licensed Medicare specialists Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 21 years Online campaign information: votegabi.com Education: Gabi has an extensive background in business. Successful leader in management and sales teams, and a small business owner.

Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: *Defend and preserve the individual right to vote, secure the voting process and will fight voter suppression. * Coordinate and encourage young residents to register to vote * Fully staffed Clerks office to provide prompt Grossbard and friendly services * Direct efficient, secure and transparent elections *Expand services to include passport applications * Timely processing of birth and death certificates * Implement efficient online services ** Together we can restore trust and confidence in the city clerk office!**

Janet Jackson

Age: 62 Occupation: Oakland County Commissioner and AT&T Administration Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 35 years Online campaign information: www.electjanetjackson.com Education: Bachelor’s of Science, Management and Organizational Development, Spring Arbor University Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Commissioner 14 years Democratic Precinct Delegate Top goals: Commitment to transparency ensuring information and processes are easily accessible empowering residents.

Efficiency and InnovaJackson tion advocating for implementing technology, enhancing services and streamlining systems.

Strong community engagement with

residents and local organizations addressing concerns and advancing community initiatives.

Ensuring voter rights upholding the voters rights act, fighting voter suppression. Promoting increased participation of younger voters. Helping eliminate barriers for senior citizens casting votes.

Assisting residents to communicate with State and County officials.

LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL Six candidates are vying for three seats on council. The two highest vote-getters will earn four-year terms, and the third highest votegetter will earn a two-year term.

Mykale L. Garrett (I)

Age: 53 Occupation: Campus Director Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 16 years Online campaign information: https://www.facebook.com/ mykalegarrettforcommunity Education: Mercy High School Rochester University - Bachelor of Business Administration University of Phoenix - Masters of Information Systems Detroit Regional Chamber Leadership Detroit Class 44 Previously and currently Garrett held elected offices: 2011 to Current - Lathrup Village City Council 2013 to 2017 - Lathrup Village Mayor Pro Tem 2017 to Current - Lathrup Village Mayor Top goals: The most important goal is to bring back civility and a sense of community to the City of Lathrup Village. Additional goals are to move the Southfield Rd project forward and to continue to work with the surrounding communities and the Road Commission, attract and retain staff, work with the businesses in the city to assist with sustaining property occupancy and help reduce blight and build a sustainable relationship with Southfield Public Schools.

Jason Hammond

Age: 52 Occupation: Cybersecurity Solution Sales Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 20 years Online campaign information: www.facebook.com/jasonhammond4lvcc Education: Masters Degree in Information Security from Walsh College; Bachelors

Degree in Psychology from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: Lathrup Village needs to hire a new city administrator. I will prioritize candidates with experience working in a city reliant on volunteers and with a constrained budget. I will work with the owner of Annie Lathrup School to find a viable use for the school that is beneficial to Hammond residents and the property owner. I will work to improve city infrastructure in affordable ways. I will draw younger families and newer businesses to Lathrup Village.

Dalton Barksdale

Age: 31 Occupation: Engineer Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 4 years Online campaign information: N/A Education: Bachelors of Arts in Computer Science and Mathematics, University at Buffalo Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A Top goals: I want to contribute to helping the city council function as well as it has in previous years and help to represent a view point for younger families that are moving into Lathrup Village.

I want to help with any budgeting issues and above Barksdale all, I want to listen to the citizens to help shape Lathrup in the way they want and in a way that will keep Lathrup a wonderful place to live.

Allen Weaks

Age: 74 Occupation: Retired, Marketing Communications Executive Municipality of residence: City of Lathrup Village, Michigan For how long: 38 years Online campaign information: www.VoteKenezMillerWeaks4LV.com Education: BS Wayne State University MBA University of Michigan Ann Arbor Previously and currently held elected offices: Member of Lathrup Village City Council, 2001-2015 Top goals: - Balance our 2023-24 budget without transfers from Fund Balance.

- Promote from within with an Interim

City Administrator named by year-end 2023.

- Restore LV Parks & Recreation department and activities; form a resident committee, benchmark other similar-sized cities’ Parks & Recreation strategies to determine best practices, and relaunch a modestly funded Weaks Parks & Recreation plan in FY 2024-2025.

- Strengthen existing community organizations and relaunch Homeowners Association and Garden Club during 2024.

Karen L. Miller (I)

Age: No answer given Occupation: Business Owner/ Realtor/ Mortgage Loan Officer Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village, Michigan For how long: 34 years Online campaign information: www.VoteKenezMillerWeaks4LV.com Education: Central Michigan University; Bachelor of Science- Community Development, Emphasis in Public Administration; Graduated Magna cum Laude Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, Ann Arbor, MI Trained Domestic Relations Mediator The Grant Institute, Los Angeles, CA @ University of Miami Professional Grant Proposal Writing– Program Development and Evaluation, Professional Grant Writing and Grant Research Previously and currently held elected offices: Lathrup Village City Council, 2021– Present Southfield Public Schools’ Board of Education— 1993 to 2001 and appointed in 2004 serving until 2010 Served 5 years as President; also served multiple years as Secretary and Treasurer Top goals: Over the past 2 years l’ve worked to give Lathrup Village residents a voice.

I’ve been transparent, accountable and responsive.

I’ve voted no and will Miller continue to vote no on anything that negatively affects our future fiscal health or lacks vision to protect our community. I stand behind my no votes welcoming the opportunity for conversation. I ask tough questions and will continue to hold people accountable to LV residents - the purpose of this position.

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from her position following her plea agreement that dismissed five of the six felony counts related to fraud charges in the 2018 general election. Hawkins pleaded “no contest” to misconduct in office, which is an offense punishable by up to five years and/or a $10,000 fine.

According to the city of Southfield’s Proposed Charter Amendments Fact Sheet, appointed clerks and treasurers will be required to meet minimum standard criteria and qualifications, such as experience, as set by the city administrator and will operate as other city departments, reporting to administration. They would be subject to performance reviews and could be terminated for unsatisfactory job performance and removed for cause, including for misconduct in office or neglect of duties. Their qualifications, job descriptions, and wages/benefits, including all statutory responsibilities and any additional responsibilities, would be established by the City Council. Candidates would be vetted and appointed by the city administrator, with the City Council’s confirmation.

However, elected clerks and treasurers are only accountable directly to the voters and are only required to be residents of the city of Southfield and a registered voter.

Currently, they can only be removed from office by the governor or a voter recall. They can’t be required to hold office hours, attend training or obtain qualifications, if not specified by state law.

Current city clerk candidate Janet Jackson, who will appear on the November ballot with candidate Gabi Grossbard, spoke against the charter amendments.

“This answer could seem self-serving, and I don’t want to go into a clerk’s position looking like I’m being self-serving when the clerk is really, really supposed to be unbiased in their activities. But this position has been an elected position since its inception. And I don’t think it should change now. I think that the voters will have the opportunity to decide on Nov. 7, and what their will is how we will go forward. But I feel that it’s great that the voters have an opportunity to decide.”

Grossbard was still deciding on the amendment.

“I’ve listened to both sides, and both sides really make a good argument for why to vote for it and why to vote against it. To me, there’s no perfect solution. I was at a forum the other week where the people saying that you should vote ‘no,’ they don’t see any pluses to the side that says ‘yes.’ And the people who say ‘yes’ are saying that they don’t see any pluses to the side who says ‘no.’ I happen to see pluses on both sides and negatives on both sides. Which is why, ultimately, I’m still

Voters cast their ballots in a previous Southfield election.

File photo by Donna Agusti

that she’s learned to work “in ever-changing workplaces,” and the soft skills she has allow her to come in with a keen eye to learn the operations first before she begins making suggestions on how things can be done differently.

Jackson said the Clerk’s Office has an opportunity to work with residents more closely; one example is through community involvement to increase voter participation and uphold the Voting Rights Act. “I’m familiar with several groups that already do voter engagement activities that we could help increase. I feel as though we can work with the schools a lot better, because election day workers can assume those

positions at 16 years of age. So we have an opportunity to engage young folks by marketing the voting process to our young people in high school.”

For more information regarding the primary election and upcoming general election, visit www.oakgov.com, click the “Government” tab, select “Clerk/Register of Deeds,” and then click on “Elections & Voting.” To access the Southfield Proposed Charter Amendments Fact Sheet, visit www. cityofsouthfield.com and search “City of Southfield Proposed Charter Amendments Fact Sheet.”

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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contemplating, and I haven’t decided which way I’m going to vote on this.”

On Aug. 8, Jackson, an Oakland County commissioner and AT&T administrator, 62, led with 5,474 votes, or 65.87%. Grossbard, a licensed Medicare specialist, 50, came in second with 14.42% of the vote.

Turnout for the contest was 18.01%, with 22,224 votes cast of the 123,425 registered voters. The candidates competed to advance to the November ballot for a term ending Nov. 17, 2025.

Grossbard said he eagerly awaits November with the goal of applying his unique background of owning and operating an auto repair shop to the role of Southfield’s new city clerk.

“Clearly, it would be best if the name on the ballot had previous clerk experience. But that’s not the reality. So we have to look for what is the next best thing. So to see what would fit best, we need to look to see what the clerk position does,” Grossbard said. “The clerk position runs a staff.

The responsibilities are record keeping, filing paperwork, being meticulous, customer service, being timely, efficient and being transparent. And being able to answer as a business owner, one goes through a lot of similar things.”

He said that the similarities between the city clerk position and his prior experience include creating a positive environment that prioritizes customer service and the employee experience, and keeping paperwork, reports and licenses organized.

Grossbard emphasized that his goals include a strong focus on customer service, the processing of documents in a timelier manner, the ability for residents to get their passports at the Clerk’s Office rather than the post office, and overall transparency with the community and the Clerk’s Office.

Grossbard hopes for a “seamless transition into the position that builds upon the foundation of the current city Clerk’s Office.”

Jackson’s goals also align with a more customer service-focused atmosphere in the Clerk’s Office. She also advocates for efficiency and innovation, specifically when it comes to implementing technology to enhance services and streamline systems. She explained that working as a county commissioner for 14 years, she’s seen many changes and enhancements within her work environment utilizing new technology. Though some people are apprehensive about changing operations at first, she’s noticed the positive impact that new programs have had on helping people do their jobs more efficiently.

“I just want to see, when I go into this office, how much of it is surrounded with technology and what processes that could be improved.”

Drawing from her experience in administration, Jackson explained that she feels

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Barbara Kenez (I) Age: 63 Occupation: Interior Designer Municipality of residence: City of

rup Village is undeniable. It would be an honor and privilege to continue to serve and to represent you. Goals include: - Civility and trust in government - Regular town halls - Improve website and messaging - Judiciously spend tax dollars

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL SOUTHFIELD CITY CHARTER BALLOT PROPOSAL #1

Shall the Charter be amended by amending Sections 5.2, 5.9 and 6.1 to change the city treasurer from an elected to an appointed position, to take effect in November 2025 or upon a vacancy in the office, whichever occurs first?

CHARTER AMENDMENT PROPOSAL SOUTHFIELD CITY CHARTER BALLOT PROPOSAL #2

Shall Charter Sections 5.2, 5.9 and 6.1 be amended to change the city clerk from an elected to an appointed position, to take effect in November 2025 or upon a vacancy in the office, whichever occurs first?

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well,” said McKeen. “Metal hangers or things like Christmas tree lights or other long, metal items also can jam up machines. While these items can be recycled, we want them brought to our recycling center and not put into recycling bins or other receptacles.”

“The Feet on the Street initiative will help people directly educate people about what is and isn’t correct about their recycling habits. Recycling items can vary city to city, so something you could recycle in a previous community might not be able to be recycled in their current one,” added Dodge. “Don’t be afraid you’re doing something wrong. I’m a recycling expert and even I can’t keep everything straight all the time. We just want people to be recycling in the most effective way they can.”

The hope is that this will not only encourage among residents better recycling habits that become permanent, but that it also will allow local groups to be jump-started via this initiative.

“There will always be funding in Michigan for education, so we hope to continue Feet on the Street into the future,” said Dodge. “Our hope is that they will build some local components so that even once the grant funding ends, it can continue in that community. We hope local programs can pick up where this program leaves off after we provide educational materials and positive habits.”

McKeen said there are tools online to learn more about the program or look up some of the advice Feet on the Street is trying to share with residents.

“Our website, www.socrra.org, has all

the information people might be looking for on this,” he said. “It even has a ‘Waste Wizard,’ where you can type in an item and it will tell you how to dispose of it.”

“I don’t think it’s become more of a problem, but the biggest issue is wishful recycling. People will assume an item they put into a receptacle will be recycled even though they can’t at that center. Plastic bags, for instance. While they can technically be recycled, they can jam up machines or complicate the process,” added Dodge. “From EGLE’s standpoint, we want people to get excited and educated about recycling. It’s a great tool to show people what they can do to help recycle.”

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OCT. 12

Flu vaccine clinic: Hosted by Oakland County Health Department and Southfield Fire Department, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, oakgov.info/vaccineclinics2023

OCT. 14

Fall Family Book Fair: Featuring 22 independent black authors, 12:30-5 p.m., 27204 W. Eight Mile Road in Southfield, fallbookfair2023.eventbrite.com Fostering the Arts 3: Local artists perform dances, spoken word, music and more, Gen2Gen Ministries, 21800 Melrose Ave. (Building 3) in Southfield, (248) 987-8478

OCT. 18

What’s New in Medicare?: Webinar presented by Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program, 10:30 a.m.-noon, register at www.aaa1b.org/events/ mmapwebinar

OCT. 19

The Use & Emotional Processing of Emojis: Free presentation, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, ltu.edu/arts-sciences/seminar-series

OCT. 28

Household Hazardous Waste collection: Also accepting clothing, shoes, accessories and small household items, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., RRRASOC MRF - Truck Entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Ave. in Southfield, rrrasoc.org

OCT. 28

Boo Bash: Crafts, games, trick-or-treating, hayrides, cider and doughnuts, and singing and dancing with Friendly Dracula, for ages 2-12, costumes encouraged, 1-4 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4620

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‘Ripcord’: Presented by Rosedale Community Players, 8 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 27-28, and Nov. 3-4, and 2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 29, and Nov. 4, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, rosedalecommunityplayers. com Beyond Boundaries: A Fusion of Artistic Visions: Exhibit featuring six artists, on display until Oct. 30, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5000 Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 8 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, Kerby’s Koney Island, 25050 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, and 6:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of month, virtually or at local restaurant, www. southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org

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institutionally on the bullying itself, the first thing you need is to perform triage on your lonely child and give them hope that if they are not fitting in at school, there are still other places where they will fit in and can make friends,” Blanco said.

Khoury said a parent should sit down with their child and talk to them about what is happening. She suggested parents ask their child how they think they can solve this problem, helping them along the way.

“The concept behind that is to empower the students to take charge of the situation,” Khoury said.

Blanco added that working in partnership with the school is essential. She said one of the most common mistakes people tend to make is focusing solely on punishing the bully.

Punishing the bully

When parents find out their child is a bully, Khoury said, they should treat it like a “teachable moment” and practice “restorative justice approaches.” For example, she suggests asking a child who is a bully to write an apology letter to the student they are bullying.

“The most effective way to diminish bullying in a school is to treat the bullies with compassion and engage in restorative practices when it comes to discipline and to help their target to become more socially confident and also to deepen their ability to forgive,” Blanco said.

Blanco said that parents should engage in compassionate forms of discipline if they find out their child is the bully. For example, a bully may benefit from doing random acts of kindness for a different person each day and recording how that person responded to that act and how that response made them feel.

“If you have a kid who’s mean at school, your child is crying out for help,” Blanco said.

“Do everything you can to find out what’s causing this hunger and what is causing this cry for help, and work backward from there.”

For more information on Blanco’s story and insights, visit her website at jodeeblanco. com.

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Fans surround famed boxer Muhammad Ali after he won the Earls Court fight against Brian London in London in this 1966 photo by James Barnor.

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“This is the first major retrospective of his work,” Carey-Thomas said.

“Nevertheless, he has a huge following.”

The Detroit retrospective was cocurated by DIA James Pearson Duffy Curator of Photography Nancy Barr, head of the Prints, Drawings and Photography Department, and African Art Curator Nii Quarcoopome.

“When I first saw photographs by James Barnor … I was struck by their quality and power,” Quarcoopome said.

Barr said Barnor’s work included fashion photography, photojournalism and editorial work. She noted that his images demonstrate his “passion for Ghanian music” and the fact that he is

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a “gifted storyteller and artist.” She said he also collaborated with Black models to showcase Black beauty.

Quarcoopome said Barnor’s photos showed how African society balanced modernity and tradition during this period.

“No history book can offer the kind of insights his photography provides. …

Hopefully this exhibition succeeds in changing perceptions and misconceptions about Africa,” Quarcoopome said.

His subjects have included notable figures such as boxing legend Muhammad Ali and a former Ghanaian president, but Barnor didn’t elevate them above the ordinary people who populate most of his work.

“For James, there is no hierarchy among the images,” Carey-Thomas said. “They are all equally important

routine,” Ellywicz stated. “Set aside time each week to ensure your spending is within budget.”

Ellywicz also suggests finding ways to boost income, like gig work as the holidays approach “Avoid applying for new credit or taking on new debt. See if you can delay any major purchases,” Ellywicz stated.

and he often says people are more important than places.”

Even his advertising work is human-centric, with people dominating the image, not products.

Now in his 90s, Barnor lives in London.

“Each picture has a story,” Barnor said in a video message to Detroit audiences. “I hope you enjoy it.”

A historical timeline is included at the end of the exhibition, where visitors can write out a card about a moment they find significant.

Admission to this exhibition is free with regular museum admission, which means it’s free to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in midtown. For more information, call (313) 833-7900 or visit dia.org.

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13. Round openings 15. RPM gauge 16. Cantina cooker 17. Car sound, to a toddler 18. *Ninepins namesake 20. Kiln for drying hops 21. They had 22. Division, abbr.

23. Informal wear 26. “Tail” on letter C 30. Kamakawiwo’ole’s strings 31. Real estate sale agreement 34. Denials 35. 9 a.m. prayer 37. Even, to a poet 38. *Desert plant harvested for sweet syrup 39. Forbidden 40. Quickly or slowly, e.g.

42. *Sweet ____ brew 43. Breathe in 45. Westernmost city in Germany 47. Soldier’s bed 48. Mensch, alt. sp.

50. Italian car brand 52. *Jolly livestock raisers?

55. Russia’s hard liquor 56. Ctrl + Z 57. Consumes food 59. Checks out 60. Famous French couturier (1905-1957) 61. Heavy Metal’s Quiet ____ 62. Caustic soda 63. Newsman Rather 64. Kill, as in dragon DOWN 1. Clever humor 2. Unfortunately, exclamation 3. Actor Nolte 4. Island in French Polynesia 5. *Donut filler 6. Checked out 7. Bleats 8. Rocky & Bullwinkle and Mary Kate & Ashley, pl.

9. To a very great

degree (2 words) 10. Not bright 12. Sacred choral compositions 13. Roundish 14. *Sweet tooth, technically 19. *___ Musketeers, spelled out 22. Drops at dawn 23. *____-Frutti 24. Highlander’s dagger 25. Sage and rosemary 26. *Scoop holder 27. Averse 28. “Drove my chevy to the ____” 29. Southeast Asian org.

32. Relinquish, as in property 33. Clergyman’s title, abbr.

36. *Single serving treat 38. Embarrass 40. Arthur, to friends

41. Hard feelings 44. I to Greeks, pl.

46. TV’s “Where everybody knows your name” 48. Opposite of depression 49. “____ ____ a high note”

50. Same as fogey 51. Inactive 52. “Ant-Man” leading actor 53. Not top-shelf in a bar 54. Greek portico 55. Radio knob, abbr.

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LIBRARY TO HOST TEEN MONSTER MAKEUP CONTEST ON OCT. 24

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores Public Library invites teens to participate in their teen monster makeup contest from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Practice your face painting skills for the spooky season at this fun event. A demonstration will be provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre, then participants can create their own look. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own. After practicing your skills, vote on the best looks for a prize.

Pizza will be provided at the end of the program.

Participants must be in grades nine through 12. Registration is required and begins on Monday, Oct. 9. Registration can be done online at scslibrary.org, in person, via phone by calling (586) 771-9020 or via email at SCSYouth@libcoop.net. Space is limited.

STAGECRAFTERS TO PRESENT THE SPITFIRE GRILL’ AT BALDWIN THEATRE ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be showcasing its presentation of “The Spitfire Grill” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 22 at the Stagecrafters 2nd Stage at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. This will be the first show performed on Stagecrafters’ 2nd Stage since 2019. The show is about a woman recently released from prison who looks for a fresh start in a small town. “(The Spitfire Grill) is an award winning heartwarming musical, with gorgeous storytelling songs, beautiful harmonies, remarkable, multi-dimensional characters, and a storyline that will leave the audience pondering long after they leave the theatre,” Director Jennifer Ward said in a prepared statement.

Tickets for shows Thursdays through Sundays cost $25, plus a $3 per ticket fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

Local Girl Scout chooses Charlotte’s Wings as Gold Award beneficiary ROCHESTER HILLS — When working on her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award that a Girl Scout can attain, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek High School graduate Katelyn Kohn was looking for a project that would provide a real solution to an issue in her community.

Kohn observed that children who are frequently forced to spend time in the hospital don’t get the same normalcy as healthy kids. Even simple things like going to visit the library and find a book that captivates them might not be possible for them.

She explained she “wanted to give children a library experience while in the hospital, allowing them to choose a book safely off portable carts” and “wanted to provide normalcy for children during their stay.”

She worked with Charlotte’s Wings to create five portable libraries for the five floors of the in-patient unit of Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. She worked on gaining sponsors of $500 for each of the five carts, and also raised $300 through fundraising endeavors such as water and snow cone sales.

Founded in March 2008, Charlotte’s Wings has been dedicated to helping children and families throughout Michigan cope with the challenges of serious illness and health crises by donating new books. Charlotte’s Wings has donated over 140,000 books to their partner hospitals and hospices throughout Michigan. With this donation, Charlotte’s Wings was able to create book carts with themes such as princesses and superheroes.

“We were so moved by Katelyn’s connection with our mission and with her project’s ambitions. Her Gold award provided a wonderful opportunity for Katelyn and Charlotte’s Wings to work together to make a real difference to children and their families spending time at Children’s Hospital in Detroit,” Jennifer Buck, the executive director of Charlotte’s Wings, said in a press release. For more information, email charlotteswings@gmail.com.

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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

Concerned citizen reports domestic incident

NOVI — A concerned citizen contacted police at 10:05 p.m. Sept. 3 after reportedly witnessing a man pull a woman’s hair during an argument in the Chase Bank parking lot at Grand River Avenue and Beck Road and then get back into a blue Dodge Charger and head westbound on Grand River. Officers located the vehicle at the Sunoco gas station at Grand River and Flint Street.

The woman told police that they had been at the Michigan State Fair. She said that when she went to use the bathroom and tried to squat over the porta potty, she accidentally peed on her shorts, according to the report. When she told her fiance that she wanted to go home and change her clothes, they reportedly got into a verbal argument in the parking lot.

The woman said that during the argument, she grabbed his hair and pulled it down toward the ground, according to police. She told police that she dropped all of her body weight down to pull him down due to him being much larger than she is. While she was pulling his hair, he pushed her to get her off of his hair, she told police. She fell to the ground but was not injured, according to the report. She stated that nothing further happened.

Police arrested the woman for domestic violence. According to the report, she was very upset and started yelling and thrashing around in the rear of the vehicle. She was jumping up and down and hitting her hands and handcuffs on the back seat and might have tried to hit her face on the divider in the back seat, the report said.

Police said she attempted to pick up her left knee to strike a responding officer and leaned her upper body at him; however, the officer was able to push her knee down and stop her before it happened, the report said. He informed her that she would be charged if there was any damage to the vehicle and if she hit an officer, and she eventually calmed down, the report said.

During a search of her person, a clump of hair consistent with her fiance’s hair was found in the right front pocket of her shirt.

“That does not look good for me,” she said after police made the discovery, according to the report.

She later said on the phone that officers found hair in her pocket and that they were keeping it on the counter, so they must be using it as evidence, the report said.

Officers also spoke with the man, who reportedly was screaming at his fiancee, “This is what you wanted.”

When asked what happened, he told police he

was trying to put his fiancee in the car because she was “acting manic” when a bystander noticed and called the police. He told police that he did not hit his fiancee.

According to the report, when asked if there was an altercation between them, he said, “She is the one that was pulling my hair,” and he told a similar story to that of his fiancee. He added that an unknown man yelled at him, “Don’t hurt her,” and tackled him to the ground. The incident, happening at the fair, was then de-escalated by Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies and the couple left.

However, they stopped at the bank and his fiancee got out and started “acting crazy,” according to the report. He said he tried to pick her up and put her back in the car. During that time, he heard someone yell, “Leave her alone.” He said he managed to get her in the car, and they drove to the gas station.

Police reported that they noticed a scratch on the left side of his face, which he said was old, and that he was missing strands of hair from his head. He said he did not want to pursue any charges toward his fiancee and refused to write out a statement, police said. The woman’s mother was called to the scene to pick up the vehicle.

funds to purchase a MoneyPak card and give the card’s registration number to the caller.

The employees realized this was suspicious before giving him the numbers.

Dog stolen in home break-in

Land reportedly sold without permission

SOUTHFIELD — A man reported to Southfield police that his child’s ex had attempted to gain access to their home through forced entry to the garage to retrieve a dog between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18.

The dog was taken, and damage was done to the door as a result.

Driver points handgun at fast-food employee

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to the 28000 block of Telegraph Road at 2:19 a.m. Sept. 19 after an individual pointed a handgun at a fast-food employee.

The suspect vehicle was later located, as well as the handgun. The occupant was arrested.

Business targeted by scammers

TROY — The Haagen-Dazs ice cream store at 2800 W. Big Beaver Road was targeted by scammers Sept. 15.

Employees told police that they were contacted by an unknown male claiming to be the store manager. The man told them that their IT department had been compromised and that they needed to remove the money in the store from the cash register and safe and then deliver the money to the nearest retailer, where they were then instructed to use the

Freezer stolen from garage

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between Sept.

2 and 9, an unknown person or persons stole a freezer from an open garage, according to a police report.

The freezer reportedly contained fish.

The value of the freezer was reported to be $375.

The case was turned over to detectives for review.

Alleged fraudster returns

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated Sept.

11, the owner of a business on Haggerty Road stated that an individual who previously used a stolen credit card called to make another appointment to have her nails done.

After arriving for the appointment, the female reportedly gave a false name to police officers.

Detectives were set to review the report and potentially pursue charges for obstruction.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Airline Drive reported Sept. 12 that he was the victim of a potential fraud.

The resident reported that two land lots that he owns were sold without his permission.

“It appears that the realtors did not confirm that the seller was not the owner,” a report states.

Over $300,000 in funds was transferred to the suspect.

No further information was provided.

Man attacked, bike stolen

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown male suspect attacked a Madison Heights man, 73, while he was in the area of John R Road and Delton Street, sometime between 8 p.m. and 8:25 p.m. Sept. 15.

After the assault, the suspect stole the victim’s bicycle. Police were investigating.

Teenagers accused of destruction of property

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10 a.m. Sept.

12, officers were dispatched to a construction site in the 200 block of Elm for a report of malicious destruction of property.

The project manager reported that in July, two

teenage male suspects entered the property without permission, removed a sliding glass door from its frame and threw a yellow scaffold off of a fourth-floor balcony.

They fled after being confronted by a resident of a nearby building. The damage is valued at more than $15,000. An investigation was ongoing.

Over $500 worth of football gloves stolen from store

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a retail fraud that occurred at a sporting goods store in the 2100 block of South Telegraph Road at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15.

The suspect entered the store and selected 14 pairs of football gloves, worth $539.98. The suspect placed the gloves in a shopping bag and exited the store without purchasing anything.

The suspect was seen leaving the store in a gold color Volkswagen with an unknown license plate. The case was under investigation.

Neighbor confronts possibly armed suspects

FARMINGTON — Officers were notified of a vehicle theft in progress at a residence in the 32000 block of Cloverdale around 6:40 p.m. Aug. 11. A neighbor watched as three males pulled up to the victim’s residence in a red Jeep Grand Cherokee and stole a black Dodge Challenger from the victim’s driveway.

The victim was out of town at the time.

The neighbor attempted to confront the suspects, but one implied that they had a gun, so the neighbor went back to his house and called 911.

Officers arrived shortly after receiving the call, but the Grand Cherokee and Challenger were gone.

Officers obtained surveillance video and still images of the suspects and the Grand Cherokee. The case was forwarded to detectives for further investigation.

Check altered after being placed in Postal Service box

FARMINGTON — A resident said that he mailed a check for $200 using the Postal Service mailbox in the area of Orchard Lake and 10 Mile roads but later noticed the check he had mailed was withdrawn from his account for $2,457.12 instead of $200.

The image of the check on his statement showed that someone had altered his check and forged his name. The victim was able to get his money back from his bank. The case was forwarded to the U.S. Postal Inspector’s Office.