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FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills is offering an opportunity for residents who utilize the city’s parks and recreation services to share their opinions as to what they would like to see. The city’s Special Services Department has been in the midst of laying out the next five-year parks and recreation master plan, and according to a press release, residents who utilize amenities, regardless of residency, are invited to complete a brief survey to help guide future parks and recreation decisions. The community can provide feedback until Tuesday, Oct. 31, by visiting fhgov.com/parksrecmasterplan. According to the release, survey responses will be reviewed during development of the five-year parks and recreation master plan. The master plan allows the city to remain eligible for state and federal agency grant funding. Farmington Hills’ current plan is from 2019-2023, with the next one set to go from 2024-2028. “The master plan is an important process the city goes through, specifically the Department of Special Services, every five years,” said Ellen Schnackel, who is the director of special services for Farmington Hills.

SMART debuts extended bus routes connecting to Novi and Wixom BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

OAKLAND COUNTY — As of Sept. 11, three Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation bus routes have been extended into Novi and Wixom. On Oct. 17, SMART offered a group of commu-

nity delegates and members of the media an opportunity to ride the newly expanded route 740 to experience the new service firsthand. Prior to the extension of routes — including 740, which travels along 12 Mile Road; 305, which makes stops along Grand River Avenue; and 805, which stops along Grand River as well — many people were faced See SMART on page 15A

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Farmington Hills resident sentenced after pleading guilty to operating theft resale scheme

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FARMINGTON SWIM AND DIVE VETERANS EYE STATE FINALS RETURN BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON — It doesn’t get much tougher than Oakland County swimming in the state of Michigan. Both in the Oakland Activities Association and in the Catholic High School League, Farmington is surrounded by top-ranked talent in Farmington Hills Mercy, Birmingham Seaholm, Birmingham Groves, Rochester Adams, and North Farmington. When Farmington’s young squad of only two senior state finals swimmers shot out the gate last year at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Finals and earned 10th out of a field of 22 teams, teams took notice. Now, Farmington’s junior and senior classes are ready for their turn See SWIM on page 7A

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TOP: Farmington rallies together before a swim meet. Photo provided by Mackenzie Bushey

ABOVE: Farmington senior Emme D’Errico grabs the ladder during a meet this season. Photo provided by Emme D’Errico

FARMINGTON HILLS — On Oct. 18, Farmington Hills resident Brian Roussey, 31, was sentenced to 128 days in jail and two years of probation for three counts of organized retail fraud. The sentence was handed down by Oakland County 6th Circuit Court Judge Cheryl Matthews and was announced by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, according to a press release. In September, Roussey pleaded guilty to three counts for operating a theft and resale scheme of KitchenAid brand stand mixers from metro Detroit Target stores. He was ordered to pay $20,108 in restitution to Target. Roussey began stealing KitchenAid mixers in late 2020 and continued through late 2022, entering various Target locations throughout the metro Detroit area, walking out with the product without making a purchase, and selling the stolen appliances on public online forums, such as Facebook Marketplace. The stand mixers retail for as much as $500 per unit, with losses to Target in excess of $20,000, the release states. The case against Roussey was handled by the Michigan Attorney General’s newly established Organized Retail Crime Unit, operating with Michigan State Police as the Force Team, and the Farmington Hills See ROUSSEY on page 4A

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Farmington Hills resident accused of making terrorist threats FARMINGTON HILLS — A Farmington Hills resident was arrested after allegedly making threats toward residents in Dearborn. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Carl David Mintz, 41, of Farmington Hills, in connection with making terrorist threats, according to a press release. Mintz is accused of making a threatening post on social media against Palestinian people in the city of Dearborn at approximately 1 a.m. Oct. 11. An investigation by the Dearborn Police Department led to Mintz’s arrest Oct.12. Mintz has been charged with making a false report or threat of terrorism, and malicious use of telecommunications service.

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Police Department. FORCE stands for Focused Organized Retail Crime Enforcement. The team works “in concert with retailers, in this instance Target, to stop these theft-andresale schemes that cost Michigan businesses and consumers millions of dollars every year,” Nessel stated in a press release. “That partnership is critical to our work against organized retail fraud, and here it put an end to a two-year crime spree.” The Force Team and the Organized Retail Crime Unit were established in January to target criminal organizations that steal products from retailers to repackage and sell for a profit. Two assistant attorney generals serve the unit full time, working with special agents within the Department of Attorney General and with Michigan State Police detectives to investigate and prosecute crimes, according to the release. “This is a first-in-the-nation unit, unique in the 50 states as being the first

He was arraigned Oct. 14 in 19th District Court and was given a $500,000 cash/ surety bond with a GPS tether. Mintz was also ordered to have no weapons and no internet access. A probable cause conference was scheduled for Oct. 24, after press time, before Judge Mark Somers. “Threats against any person in Wayne County will not be tolerated and will be thoroughly investigated by the relevant police agency. These threats will be prosecuted by this office if, based on the investigation, it can be proven in court beyond a reasonable doubt. Wayne County is very diverse, and we take these threats very seriously,” Worthy stated via the release. Mintz’ attorney could not be reached for comment by press time. Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052. such unit with embedded, dedicated staff from the Department of Attorney General,” the release states, adding that they work collaboratively with retailers and local law enforcement agencies to combat organized retail crime. According to the release, the team’s first major investigation produced charges against seven people earlier this year. Local law enforcement agencies or retailers with evidence of organized retail fraud are encouraged to send an email to MSPFORCE@michigan.gov.

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City assessor receives designation

FARMINGTON HILLS — According to a press release, the city of Farmington Hills Finance Department announced that City Assessor Matthew Dingman received the exclusive Assessment Administration Specialist designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers last month. Dingman is the fourth person in Michigan to receive the specialized designation, which recognizes competency and professionalism in administration of various functions for the purpose of property tax assessments. Approximately 350 professionals have received the designation worldwide, according to the release. “This designation proves something we already knew to be true, that Matthew is a talented professional committed to thorough and accurate property assessments,” Farmington Hills Finance Director/Treasurer Thomas Skrobola stated in the release. To be assigned the designation, recipients must complete seven courses and tests in areas of appraisal, tax policy and professional practices, followed by completing a case study and an extensive examination to determine competency, according to the release. The city of Farmington Hills Assessing Division is responsible for recording and valuing all properties located within the city’s boundaries.

ELECTION HOURS EXTENDED FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills City Clerk’s Office is set to extend hours for election-related business prior to the Nov. 7 general election. The City Clerk’s Office is scheduled to be open 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Normal business hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The Farmington Hills City Clerk’s Office is located inside City Hall at 31555 W. 11 Mile Road.For more information on the Nov. 7 general election, visit fhgov.com or call the City Clerk’s Office at (248) 871-2410.

Farmington Hills Police set to host ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day’

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is scheduled to host a Prescription Drug Take Back Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Officers will be in the lobby of the Police Department, located at 31655 W. 11 Mile Road, to assist with the collection and safe disposal of unwanted prescription medications, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. Anyone can bring unwanted or expired medications to the department for disposal. “Drugs may be disposed of anonymously and must be in a container. Loose pills will not be accepted,” the release states. “Those wishing to dispose of prescription liquids, creams and patches may request a free Deterra drug deactivation pouch, which can be used at home to safely deactivate and dispose of these products.” Liquids, creams and patches will not be accepted onsite, according to the release. “Unused and expired medications can find their way into the wrong hands with dangerous and sometimes tragic consequences,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King stated in the release. “It’s important to remind everyone to clean out their medicine cabinets to help stop this unacceptable risk to public health and safety.” According to the National Safety Council, 70% of teens who abused prescription painkillers got them through friends or relatives. Expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs accessible in homes can promote the abuse, according to the release. “Anyone who cannot make it to this event may utilize the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Operation Medicine Cabinet program to drop off any unwanted prescription drugs at the Police Department 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year,” the release states. “Prescription drugs are collected at the Command Desk and then placed in the Operation Medicine Cabinet secure drop box in the lobby.” For more information, call (248) 871-2770 or visit dea.gov/takebackday.

Local law enforcement leaders to host Domestic Violence Community Forum SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield, in partnership with the city of Farmington Hills, will host a Domestic Violence Community Forum at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. The forum is the third in a series of roundtable discussions, following discussions on gun violence and

Local resident turns 105 FARMINGTON HILLS — A resident of American House in

Farmington Hills, Wilmer Cole, turned 105 years old Oct. 5, according to an email from American House. The email states that Cole, who is a widow, was married for 53 years and had two children: Jackie, who has passed away, and Renee. According to the email, Cole moved to Detroit from Mississippi and was raised on a farm owned by her grandfather. She was baptized in the Holy Spirit at the age of 11 and has been a faithful church member since then, the email states. Cole has traveled within the United States and internationally with her church. “Always maintain strong faith and spiritual community and healthy lifestyle,” Cole stated in the email.

suicide prevention. The forum will be moderated by Fox 2 News Legal Analyst Charlie Langton, and participants will include Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, Oak Park Police Director Steve Cooper, Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King, Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington and Detroit Police Chief James White. Representatives from Haven, the Southfield Domestic Violence Group, the 46th District Court, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse and Somerset Plastic Surgery will also be featured on the panel. The public is invited to join the conversation and provide insight on how to address and end the issue of domestic violence. For more information, contact the event coordinator, Pea Gee, at (248) 832-2799.

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HIGH RENTAL PRICES MAKE FINDING A PLACE CHALLENGING BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI

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METRO DETROIT — While home and apartment rental prices nationally are seeing modest increases over the last year, prices in the metro Detroit area are seeing much higher price spikes in 2023. Abe Cadoura, a Realtor at Century 21’s Curran & Oberski office in Royal Oak, said that in the metro Detroit area, it’s an incredibly challenging time to find good rental prices. “In the metro Detroit area, rent is the highest it’s ever been,” he said. “For whatever reason, whether it is job security or maybe someone being employed for a short-term period, it seems that rentals are in high demand. In some cases, a rent payment might exceed a mortgage payment in that community.” He said that job security concerns and recent upheavals in some Detroit-area job markets might be causing people to be more cautious about planning their living arrangements. “It appears that job security is a big driving force,” Cadoura said. “People don’t want to get locked into a 30-year mortgage. The UAW strike, for instance, might be getting people to put home shopping on hold or rethink future plans.” He said that home prices are several hundred dollars more a month than in 2022. “Rentals right now in the Royal Oak and Birmingham area are going anywhere from $2,200 to $4,400 per month for a 12-month lease period,” Cadoura said. “We’re seeing about a $500 or $600 increase over last year. This is about average, perhaps slightly higher than average increases in the

average prices. Of course, this depends on the size of the home. … We’re seeing prices of about $1,500 to $1,600 a month in the Dearborn area. We’re seeing prices of about $1,700 to $2,200 a month in the Livonia area.” He said that while his office doesn’t usually deal with apartment rentals directly, apartment rental prices are seeing the same hike as rental homes. “Apartments don’t like dealing with Realtors. We might direct people to who they should be contacting or answering questions if they are looking for apartments,” Cadoura said. “Apartments are anywhere from $2,500 to $3,500 a month for a 12-month lease period in the Royal Oak and Birmingham area.” Realtor.com found that the national rental market experienced single-digit growth for the ninth month in a row after 15 months of slowing heading into the summer, noting that median rent across the top 50 metro areas in the country was up just 0.3% year over year, the lowest growth rate since the onset of the pandemic. The median asking rent was $1,734 per month. “In April, we continued to see rising rent prices and a moderating growth rate. This is promising news for renters, suggesting that the pandemic peaks are behind us, and that the challenging affordability picture may begin to improve,” Realtor. com Chief Economist Danielle Hale said in a press release. “We’ve seen record-high new construction occurring in the multi-family space, which is creating more units, helping to reduce competition and in turn helping to ease prices.” She went on to say that although affordability is improving on average in the United States, prices

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While national trends show modest increases in rental prices, Detroit Realtors are reporting high increases in prices since last year. Photo by Brendan Losinski

Both houses and apartments are seeing significant rent increases in the last year around metro Detroit. Photo provided by Century 21

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at the table, and they’ve put on a show so far this year. Led by senior veterans Mackenzie Bushey and Emme D’Errico, Farmington posted an impressive 4-1 record in OAA Red dual meets this season. According to Swimcloud, Farmington is currently ranked seventh in Division 2 this season. “We’re hanging in there,” Farmington coach Kyle Kinyon said. “It’s a very competitive league. Oakland County swim is pretty fast, and the Red is no exception to that. You got some really good teams, both Division 1 and Division 2, that are stacked together, which has made for some pretty close meets. It brings out the best of both teams and both sides.” Bushey and D’Errico, who both competed at the state finals last year, have not only progressed physically as swimmers, but continued to evolve into leaders Farmington needs them to be. Both best friends and four-year varsity swimmers, D’Errico said their friendship has brought out the best in their leadership. “It’s been a great opportunity for the both of us,” D’Errico said. “Leading the

team has helped me become more confident as an athlete and person. I remember how much of an impact my senior captains had on me in past years, and I’m happy to be doing the same for the younger swimmers.” Bushey and D’Errico have picked up right where they left off from their state finals performances, where Bushey earned second in the 100-yard breaststroke and teamed up with D’Errico, junior Annika Cho and junior Sydney Visser to earn fifth in the 200yard medley relay. D’Errico finished eighth in the 100-yard fly at the 2022 state finals. The 200-yard medley relay team is back and better than ever this year for Farmington, and Oakland County got a nice glimpse of it when Farmington took first in the 200yard medley relay at the Oakland County Championship at Lake Orion High School Sept. 30. Bushey, D’Errico, Cho, and Visser teamed up for the relay win, while Bushey earned second in the 100-yard breaststroke and D’Errico earned fifth and sixth in the 100-yard fly and the 200-yard freestyle, respectively, leading Farmington to sixth place at the meet. Farmington wrapped up conference dual meets in a win over Birmingham Groves Oct. 12 as Farmington swept all three relay See SWIM on page 22A

Farmington seniors Mackenzie Bushey, left, and Emme D’Errico, right, have been key veteran leaders this season. Photo provided by Mackenzie Bushey

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SENIOR VOLUNTEERS ARE IN DEMAND FOR HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — As the holidays are approaching many places are looking for extra help, particularly from seniors. Places such as Meadow Brook and the Detroit Institute of Arts are in need of volunteers to fill a vast array of positions this holiday season and beyond. Meadow Brook estate, in Rochester Hills, has an active and robust volunteer program, according to Katie Higgins, Meadow Brook marketing and communications manager. The volunteer cohort at Meadow Brook consists of around 300 people who volunteer their time to help make things happen at the estate. According to Connor Newton, who oversees the volunteer program at Meadow Brook, volunteers at the estate range in age from high school students to senior citizens, with the majority of their volunteers being of senior stature. “The bulk of our cohort are senior citizens, and the opportunities are really quite ranging,” said Newton. “I have a series of volunteer opportunities

from the gardens into the house that really engages with many different areas of interests and proficiencies.” Volunteer positions at Meadow Brook include gardeners, who maintain the various gardens throughout the property. The Garden Club meets on Tuesdays during the garden season. Newton said every Tuesday, approximately 16 members of the club come out to maintain the gardens on the grounds. There are also naturalists who volunteer to fight the invasive plants in the woodlands, Newton said. There are also squires, a group that is made up predominantly of men. The squires help with various maintenance tasks throughout the property, such as untangling and hanging Christmas lights, and painting doors. Volunteers with an interest in curating are able to get involved by assisting Meadow Brook curators with special projects. Curatorial volunteers help with the staging of exhibits, and assist the curator with moving of sensitive artifacts and fragile furniture. Curatorial volunteers receive special training to be able to handle historical artifacts. The estate also has opportunities for volunteers to See VOLUNTEERS on page 13A

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RIGHT: Stephanie Yashinsky, of Bloomfield, volunteers in the Museum Shop at the Detroit Institute of Arts, helping visitors to select items and packaging their purchases. Photo provided by Phil Rivera of the DIA

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would, providing non-medical support with activities of daily living, respite for family caregivers, meal preparation, light housekeeping and companion care — especially for seniors whose families are engaged in work or other obligations. In pursuit of their commitment to quality care, the Samples are actively recruiting staff to strengthen their team and enhance their service capabilities. Ideal candidates are compassionate individuals in their elder years who are still independent, have a desire to remain active, possess a valid driver’s license and are committed to making a positive impact by helping others. “We’re in the early stages, metaphorically speaking, of tilling the soil and planting seeds,” Joseph said. “Hopefully and prayerfully, come harvest time, the name Seniors Helping Seniors Farmington Hills will be synonymous with positive experiences and impactful service and people will eagerly recommend us.” Seniors Helping Seniors Farmington Hills serves the communities of Farmington, Farmington Hills, Novi, Walled Lake and Wixom. For more information, call (248) 686-1000 or visit shsfarmingtonhills.com. Follow Seniors Helping Seniors Farmington Hills on Facebook. 0309-2343

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digitize imagery and many other projects that are overseen by the estate curators. “On the interpretive side, which I closely oversee, I have hosts and docents who are really tasked with sharing the story of Meadow Brook with the general public and with private touring guests,” said Newton. “So, volunteers who are interested in communicating. They’re generous in their approach with folks from all over the world all over the country, because Meadow Brook attracts those kind of visitors who are interested in building connections and rapport with strangers and friends alike. They find a great place here. Although I work here, I often tell people that, for me, in a lot of ways, Meadow Brook is somewhat of a third place — a place that’s not home, a place that’s not work, where you can come together with like-minded individuals and find fulfillment and satisfaction, and for many people — well, for hundreds of people — Meadow Brook serves as that kind of place.” However, with the holidays approaching, Newton said the greatest need at the estate is for volunteers to provide assistance with hosted and self-guided touring. This is also needed throughout the year for both

self-guided touring and for private events, such as weddings and evening programs. “This is an opportunity where folks with a love of history and a knack for interpersonal communication can engage with external visitors here at Meadow Brook and sort of bring our history alive,” said Newton. “And also protect our collections, right? Eyes are really important to ensure that our artifacts are being appropriately interacted with by visitors. Newton said the programs offered by Meadow Brook for volunteers are ever growing. In a calendar year, the estate has approximately 300 active volunteers. He said that if they could get another dozen or two volunteers in the next calendar year, that would be “fantastic.” “We are always eager for more hands,” said Newton. “Volunteers are essential to our mission. Not only do they contribute to the culture of this space, (and) with their knowledge and their passion bring Meadow Brook to life for the general public, they also represent a really important source of manpower and hours. So with their talent and with the time that they give us, it would be a big challenge to hire that many people to come in (to) help us with those kind of projects and with the kind of work they do, so they are really crucial to a nonprofit like us.” The DIA is currently seeking volun-

teers for positions such as ushers at the Detroit Film Theater, gallery information and gallery service voluntary positions, as well as in the museum shop committees. Volunteers at the DIA are required to commit to 50 hours of service per year, which equates to four hours a month. Volunteers are also required to attend scheduled training, meetings and enrichments. The DIA offers flexible schedules, with two to four shifts available every day. Shifts are available in one- to four- hour increments. “Volunteers are welcome to volunteer as often as they like. We have volunteers who come in weekly, monthly, or just as their schedules allow,” said Phil Rivera, the director of volunteer services for the DIA. “There are no educational requirements to volunteer — simply an interest in art and service to the community.” DIA volunteers are required to become members of the DIA at any level and to pay annual committee dues ranging from $5$50, which go toward defraying the cost of committee activities. This includes off-site enrichments, guest speakers, supplies, etc. Volunteering is open to people age 18 or older. Currently, just over 500 people volunteer at the DIA. Of those, approximately 85% are age 55 or older, and 65% are over age 65. On an average day, 15-25 volunteers are needed to facilitate operations, depend-

ing on what is going on at the museum. “While we do not exclusively recruit senior volunteers, we have found that seniors tend to volunteer more actively at the DIA due to greater availability and flexibility. Volunteering at the DIA provides opportunities for our volunteers to learn and grow their love of art, develop lasting friendships, and find fulfillment in our mission to help visitors find personal meaning in art, individually and with each other,” said Rivera. DIA volunteers primarily work onsite at the DIA. The only exception is for “Behind-the-Seen” art talks conducted at libraries, community centers, senior residences, etc., and occasionally, community engagement at art fairs and similar events. Meadow Brook and the DIA are accepting applicants for those who wish to volunteer at their facilities this holiday season through Oct. 31. Applications received after that date will be reviewed in late January or early February. For more information about volunteering at Meadow Brook call (248) 364-6210 or email MBGCmembers@gmail.com. For more information about volunteering at the DIA, contact their Volunteer Services Department at diavol@dia.org or (313) 8331382. Detailed information is also available on their respective websites.

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‘THE ANGRY PUMPKIN’ IS A SPOOKY RIDE METRO DETROIT — With his 1972 Pontiac Ventura, David Balkevitch celebrates Halloween all year long. Whether he’s displaying the vintage model at the weekly Sandbaggers Bar & Grill car show in Center Line or speeding down the Lapeer International Dragway, the spooky holiday follows him. Balkevitch and his wife, Annette, purchased the sunset-orange car when they married in 2012. “The guy I got the car from called it ‘The Pump-

kin’ because it’s orange,” Balkevitch said. Balkevitch renamed it “The Angry Pumpkin” because of his early days with the car. “I bought used parts for it,” the Center Line resident said. “They didn’t work with the car, so I called it ‘The Angry Pumpkin.’” The moniker stuck, and a boo-tiful Halloweenmobile was created. Not only is the car orange — Halloween’s signature color — but Balkevitch displays the car as if it’s Oct. 31 every day. Whenever he and Annette take the muscle car to a show or cruise, they add several creepy fixtures, in-

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with a challenge of how to get to work in the areas of Novi and Wixom. Some would choose not to take jobs in those areas, due to the lack of transportation, while others would use several forms of transportation to get to work, such as the bus, walking, bicycling and ride-hailing services. Randall Porterfield takes the bus routinely from his home in Hazel Park to his job at Halsted Place senior apartments, an assisted living facility in Farmington Hills. He said he likes to ride the bus and has seen an uptick in the number of people riding the bus to the Farmington Hills and Novi area. “People that have to go to, like, Twelve Oaks, people that don’t have cars, you know you can’t bike there from the east side out here. So you got to have some type of a way to reach from point A to point B,” Porterfield said. “This boosts the economic vitality of Oakland County,” SMART General Manager Dwight Ferrell said. “It provides more people access to jobs, access to whatever it is that they want to do, employers more opportunities to be able to attract talent.”

Deante Brockman, of Detroit, also uses the SMART bus system as a means to get to and from work each day. He said the extension of route 740 makes it easier for him to get to his job. Brockman said that prior to the extension, he would have to take route 405, which did not get him as close to his job. “I don’t have to get off at the state fairgrounds. I can just take it from the east side,” he said. The new route also makes a stop at Oakland Community College’s Orchard Ridge Campus in Farmington Hills. OCC Chancellor Peter M. Provenzano Jr. picked up the bus from the campus during the ride for dignitaries Oct. 17. “I’ll tell you that expanding the route system and connecting our Farmington Hills campus to the western parts of Oakland county is an absolute game changer for our students, because one of the greatest hurdles for them to get to school is transportation,” Provenzano said. Oakland County Commissioner Gwen Markham, D-Novi, supported the 10-year, 0.95-mill transportation millage on all ballots throughout the county in 2022. She said the new millage was intended to prevent inSee SMART on page 21A

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Oakland County officials, representatives from the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation and members of the media take a ride Oct. 17 on the newly expanded route 740, which travels across 12 Mile Road into Novi. Pictured from back left are Tiffany Gunter, deputy manager and chief operating officer of SMART, Amy LeFebre, of Truscott Rossman Group, David Woodward, chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; Commissioner Ajay Raman; Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter; Commissioner Gwen Markham; Bernard Parker III, SMART vice president of external affairs; and Daniel Whitehouse, vice president of paratransit and on demand services (Flex/rideshare) of SMART.

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FARMINGTON HILLS — At approximately 1:50 a.m. Sept. 29, officers from the Farmington Hills Police Department responded to the Timber Ridge Apartments after receiving a 911 call reporting a stabbing in progress, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills. The caller reported to the dispatcher that her estranged husband had broken in and attacked her friend, a 32-year-old male resident of Warren. The caller advised the dispatcher that the suspect was actively stabbing her friend with a knife. Upon reaching the residence, officers found the suspect on top of the victim, actively assaulting him. The officers immediately intervened, taking the suspect, 34-year-old Curtis Leroy Washington Jr., into custody without incident, the release states. The officers then rapidly transitioned to providing lifesaving first aid to the stabbing victim. “The victim was bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds and was unable to breathe due to the wounds to his torso,” the release states. “The officers applied chest seals from their tactical medical kits which helped to control the bleeding and prevented the victim’s lung from collapsing. To expedite care, the officers carried the victim out of the residence to paramedics as they arrived on scene.” Medic units from the Farmington Hills Fire Department took over care of the victim

and provided additional lifesaving measures prior to transporting the victim to Corewell Hospital Farmington Hills, according to the release. “I am extremely proud of the heroic actions of the women and men of the Farmington Hills Police Department. They were calm and courageous in the face of danger, de-escalated a chaotic situation, arrested a violent criminal and saved the life of an innocent victim,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King stated in the release. “When encountering this danger, they relied upon the outstanding training they are continuously provided and showed amazing restraint in their response to violence. This training allowed them to safely stop the violence while protecting the innocent and the suspect.” After an investigation was conducted, it was discovered that Washington Jr. had previously been arrested for domestic violence by the Farmington Hills Police Department, on Sept. 13. He was out on bond and violated a conditional release order by having contact with his estranged wife on the night of the stabbing, police said. Detectives submitted their findings to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The Prosecutor’s Office charged Washington Jr. with one count of assault with intent to murder and one count of domestic violence, second offense. He was arraigned in the 47th District Court and was remanded to the Oakland County Jail without bond. A pre-exam conference has been scheduled for Oct. 27.

Washington Jr’s attorney did not respond to an opportunity to comment by press time. “October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this case is a tragic example of the physical and emotional trauma families suffer from domestic abusers and it is indicative of the cycle of violence which is seen too often,” King stated in the release. “The Farmington Hills Police Department is dedicated to preventing these horrific outcomes by working with our community partners.” The Coordinated Community Response Team created by the Police Department is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the identification of high-risk domestic violence cases with a coordinated community response. This group includes representatives from the Farmington Hills Police Department, the Farmington Public Safety Department, HAVEN, the Call to Action

Coalition, Mai Family Services, Oakland University, Jewish Family Services, Farmington Public Schools, Corewell Hospital, state and city prosecutors, and the 47th District Court, according to the release. “Team members meet regularly to pursue their goal of preventing the tragedy of domestic violence by reaching out to people in crisis and making them aware of vital services that are available,” the release states. According to the release, King is inviting community members to attend a domestic violence community forum 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Southfield Pavilion, located at 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield. King, other law enforcement leaders, and court and health care personnel will participate in a roundtable discussion on community response and solutions to domestic violence, the release states.

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cluding orange lights in the interior. Skeletons with jack-o’-lantern faces in the front and back seats look like they are ready for a “Monster Mash” up. The ghoulish mannequin in the driver’s seat even wears a racing jacket. Also surrounding the ’72 Pontiac are more jack-o’-lantern skeletons, including one dressed as an angel with a halo and another in a devil outfit with horns. Another monster can be seen torquing lug nuts on a tire. When checking out the car, watch out for the giant spider before grabbing a piece of candy. The Balkevitches take the car to local car shows, including Leason’s Dairy Bar and Grille in Warren and Autorama at Detroit’s Huntington Place. It’s also been a hit at many trunk-or-treat events. “People honk and wave. There are more people that love Halloween than I thought. People know the car because it’s been on TV and in magazines. Anytime it’s on TV, I get phone calls and text messages,” Balkevitch said. “Kids don’t always like to go to car shows, but they’re drawn to (the Ventura). They love it. They ask about the year and if it’s a race car.” And the classic car owner always lets parents and kids sit inside the car and take photos. “It’s just a fun car. I’ve always been doing it for the kids. A lot of kids love the smallest little details,” Balkevitch said. “The smiles on their faces mean more than anything. It makes you feel like you’re doing the right thing. Hopefully they’ll keep the clas-

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“First and foremost, it’s an opportunity for us to get really great feedback from the community. … It’s a requirement through the Department of Natural Resources. They have pretty specific guidelines of what they’re asking for in individual communities’ master plans, so this makes the city eligible for funding through the DNR.” According to the city, the DNR provides over $40 million in grants through a variety of different programs. Farmington Hills is consulting with Landscape Architects and Planners, which is based in Lansing, to help put the master plan together. Schnackel said that they were the “low bid on the project” at a cost of $35,000. From Schnackel’s perspective, Landscape Architects and Planners could offer something beyond being the lowest bidder and helping put together a master plan. “A unique part of this relationship this time, with this particular contractor, we wrote in the RFP (request for proposals) that we wanted them to also not only help us put together the plan, but to assist us with writing grants over the next three grant cycles,” she said. “So we’re excited about that opportunity to have some assistance and direction. They’re well-versed in trying to get grants through the DNR.” Aside from funding the city hopes to get from the DNR, there is another resource available to help pay for ideas that come from the master plan. “It’s budgeted for us to complete the plan through our parks millage fund,” Schnackel said. “When some plans get developed, we take a look at what is realistic, what are some priority items, and then also, the larger capital plan that the city puts together. So it’s great to collect ideas, and I think if we all had that unlimited pot of money, there’s lots of things we’d like to do in all the properties, but we need to prioritize, understand what needs to happen and what we can actually afford.” Schnackel shared what kind of input the city would like to get from residents. “What do they think of our parks? What do they think of our programs and services? … What are some of the things that they’d like to see? … It’s great when we hear from people that are kind of those feet on the street — they’re in the parks on a consistent basis. They’re telling us what’s going on out there,” she said. The parks located within Farmington Hills are Heritage Park, Founders Sports Park, William Grace Dog Park, Olde Town

Park, Harmon Oaks Park, Bond Field, Pioneer Park and Woodland Hills Park. “We have a pretty broad offering, from a park standpoint,” Schnackel said. “I think the others, when we get to the facility aspect, as far as popularity, the Costick Activities Center is hugely popular and kind of geared a little bit more towards adults 50 and better. I’d say The Hawk, which is the newest facility for the city to operate — we’ve just been open about two and a half years — is hugely popular as well.” Amy Hall is the chair of the Farmington Hills Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission advises city administrators and the City Council about matters pertaining to parks and recreation in the community. “I’m continually impressed by the diversity in programming across the city’s Special Services Department, especially at The Hawk,” Hall stated via email. She said The Hawk brings the community together, and that there is something for everyone. Hall has two daughters and a son. “We really love the youth theater program, and my daughters participate year after year,” Hall stated. She said many of the youth theater families come from neighboring communities, and the parks are an asset to the community. “During COVID, Heritage Park practically saved our family.” Although the survey isn’t yet complete, Schnackel already has an idea about what some residents would like to have included as part of a new master plan. “We certainly recognize that pickleball is very hot right now, so we’re getting a lot of feedback about that aspect,” she said. “I think since COVID we’ve seen a huge uptick in the use of our parks, specifically Heritage Park. … The playground area there next to the splash pad, we could have some additions there, I think, based on the amount of use. … Looking forward to getting feedback from the community on the areas where we’re excelling, but also areas where we might need some improvement.” Schnackel described putting together a master plan as a long process, but an exciting one. She said that a five-year plan is written out and goes by the city’s fiscal year, which starts July 1 and runs through June 30. In order for the city to make the master plan as comprehensive as it can be, Schnackel is encouraging residents to get involved in the process. “It’s hugely important for us to develop short- and long-term goals, with regards to the parks, programs, facilities, that we’re offering,” she said. “It’s very important to hear from the residents, what they’re feeling about things. After all, it’s their tax dollars at work, so we want them to be satisfied.”

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CITY OF FARMINGTON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Farmington will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. EDT in the Council Chambers, Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty Street, Farmington, Michigan 48335 to hear public comments on the CDBG Program Year 2024 application in the approximate amount of $26,502 to fund eligible projects. All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Comments will also be received in writing or in person at the City Clerk’s Office, Farmington City Hall, until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 20, 2023. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including handicap accessibility or interpreter, will be made upon receiving 72-hour notice. Contact David Murphy, City Manager, Farmington City Hall at 248-474-5500 Extension 5122 or by e-mail at DMurphy@farmgov.com for special services. Meaghan Bachman, City Clerk 0370-2343

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dividual communities from being able to opt out of public transit services. “I’ve been looking at this issue for over 25 years, and I will tell you that one of the first things that caught my eye were people walking on 12 Mile Road, west of Haggerty, where there are no sidewalks — dead of winter and there are these people walking — and so a few times I would stop and I would say, ‘Where are you going?’ Oh, they were coming to work over here, right? The bus only went to Haggerty Road, so they had to walk farther,” Markham said. “I would see people like that all the time, almost every day. For me it’s just been a bit of a progression from, ‘Why doesn’t a city the size of Novi have a bus?” That just never made sense to me. It seems simplistic, but that’s really how it started.” Markham said she also noticed the same thing occurring on Grand River Avenue. According to Markham, approximately 35,000 people come into the city of Novi to work. She said this inspired her to try to do something about the lack of public transportation. In November 2022, the transporta-

tion mileage passed with a majority of 57% countywide. “In a lot of areas, elected officials wouldn’t let the people vote on (public transportation), but when the voters got the chance to vote on it, they overwhelmingly voted for it,” said David Woodward, D-Royal Oak, chairman of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. “I think people understand that workers got to get to jobs. … After almost 30 years, to be able to get people to all corners of Oakland County is fantastic.” The majority of the millage’s funds, 79%, are allocated to transportation services with SMART, North Oakland Transportation Authority, Western Oakland Transportation Authority, Older Persons’ Commission and People’s Express. This year, 1% went to local governments for reimbursement for transportation they provided in 2023, according to an Oakland County press release. Another 1% has paid administration costs, the release states, and the remaining 19 percent is available for future services and service access enhancements. “I think it’s great that we’re literally moving forward on what our Oakland County Voters asked for,” said Oakland County Commissioner Ajay Raman, DNovi. “As someone who is relatively new to

utilizing the world of public transit, I found the overall experience to be very easy and user-friendly. I’m thrilled that we are taking monumental steps to finally becoming a more connected Oakland County.” Denise Sanborn, assistant vice president and banking center manager of First Merchants Bank, 44350 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, said she loves the extension of the bus route. “My aunts worked at Comerica downtown, and when it moved, that’s what they did — took the bus. They didn’t have driver’s licenses. They didn’t get them till they were in their 60s. So they always took the bus in Detroit and then out to Auburn Hills. So I really believe in (buses). It’s a good thing. It helps people.” Sanborn hopes the extended route will bring an increase of traffic to the bank, and she said the nearby area has many stores offering both permanent and seasonal employment, plus services such as medical offices and restaurants. “It’s a good destination spot to stop,” Sanborn said. SMART Deputy General Manager Tiffany Gunter said the expansion has brought forth 68 additional bus stops. Gunter said SMART is now working on the infrastructure at the bus stops to improve the custom-

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with each other; it’s like my second family. I wouldn’t be able to get through the hard practices and tough swims without all the girls.” Farmington will compete next in the OAA Red league meet Nov. 1 at Lake Orion High School before heading to the MHSAA Division 2 State Finals Nov. 17 at the Holland Aquatic Center. There’s still a long way to go before the end of the season, but the 2024 Farmington senior class will undoubtedly make their impact physically this year, but also mentalitywise for years to come. “To lead by example has been really great for them, and also being available to be leaned on in any way whether girls need help with the training or balancing the social stuff,” Kinyon said. “That can be really hard, so to lean on that kind of leadership is pretty cool that we have that. They’re all available to the team at any time. I’m thrilled with them. I’m going to miss them next year.”

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OCT. 29

Halloween concert: Performed by Farmington Concert Band, also treats and kids costume parade, 3 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700 Treats on the Trail: Also doughnuts, cider and coffee, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Universalist Unitarian Church of Farmington, 25301 Halstead in Farmington Hills, uufarmington.org/treats-on-the-trail

OCT. 30

Michigan Ghost Stories: Presented by paranormal research organization Grimstone Inc., 6:30 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, register at farmlib.org

NOV. 8

WWII Balloon Bombs Over Farmington: Presentation at 6:30 p.m., Farmington Public Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, free but registration required, www. michiganww2memorial.org/balloonsinfarmington

NOV. 28

Widowed Friends euchre party: Bring own drinks and snacks, noon, Beaumont Commons, 21300 Archwood Circle in Farmington Hills, RSVP to Marsha at (313) 363-9443 by Nov. 22

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THE WEEK

K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E H • CRIME OF T

Driver throws coffee into car

to report that a trailer the company had rented from Chet’s Rent-All had been stolen from a job site. Security footage showed a silver pickup truck with an unknown male suspect pulling into a parking lot, hooking up the trailer and leaving with the trailer attached.

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 11 a.m Oct. 1, an officer was dispatched to the police station lobby to take a report regarding a road rage incident. A 65-year-old man from Bloomfield Hills said he was involved in an altercation with an unknown driver in a black SUV. The suspect threw a coffee into the man’s car through an open window after the man informed the suspect that the suspect had run a stop sign and pulled in front of the man. An investigation was ongoing.

Building materials stolen

BERKLEY — Some building materials were taken from a Berkley home in the 2200 block of Oakshire Avenue, in the general area of 11 Mile and Greenfield roads, and were reported stolen at 9 a.m. Sept. 27. The police report states that between 1 p.m. Sept. 26 and 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27, the building materials were taken from the yard of a home. According to police, different sizes of lumber and plywood sheets were taken. The total value was $1,926.37.

Damage, dog feces found on vehicle

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Haynes Street for a report of vehicle damage that occurred the morning of Sept. 15 while the vehicle was parked in the street. Officers observed multiple scratches and dog feces on the car’s fender. An investigation was ongoing.

Clothing, jewelry stolen

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s apartment Sept. 11 and stole clothing, jewelry and currency in the 4400 block of Springer Avenue, near 13 Mile and Greenfield roads.

Cash register stolen from store

WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 11:20 p.m. Sept. 16, a man broke into a store on Orchard Lake Road and stole a cash register that had a small amount of cash in it. There is a suspect, and detectives were following up, according to a report.

Store owner stops B&E attempt

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 10:10 p.m. Sept. 11, an unknown suspect tried to break into Made in the Mitten, 706 S. Washington Ave., through the front and rear entry doors. The owner scared away the suspect.

Driver speeds away from armed carjacker

FARMINGTON — Officers responded to a shopping plaza in the area of Farmington and Nine Mile roads for a report of an attempted carjacking that had just occurred at 2 p.m. Aug. 30. Officers met with the victim, who explained that they were sitting in their vehicle when they were approached by a woman who opened the driver’s side door, pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded the victim exit the car. The victim quickly sped away, unharmed, and called 911. The suspect left the area in an unknown direction on Farmington Road. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Drunken driver crashes into tree, light pole

ROCHESTER — An officer was in the area of Walnut and Fourth when they observed a dark colored vehicle leave the parking structure and travel northbound at approximately 12:08 a.m. Sept. 23. The vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree and light pole. The vehicle then proceeded to reenter the roadway, but it was inoperable. The officer saw the driver exit the vehicle and stumble around. The driver failed field sobriety tasks and was given a preliminary breath test, resulting in 0.20% blood alcohol content, and he was arrested.

Steaks stolen

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a man stole three packages of steak hidden under his clothing from the Kroger store in the 23100 block of John R Road at 3 p.m. Oct. 2. An investigation was ongoing.

Charger stolen from dealership

TROY — The Suburban Chrysler dealership at 1790 Maplelawn Drive reported that a 2015 Dodge Charger, which had been dropped off for service a month ago, was discovered stolen when the owner returned to pick up the vehicle Sept. 18. Surveillance footage shows that the Charger was stolen by an unknown suspect at 9:47 p.m. Aug. 14.

Trailer taken from job site

BERKLEY — A trailer was reported stolen at 5:06 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 3800 block of W. 11 Mile Road. According to the report, a representative of Royal Plumbing came to the Public Safety Department

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40. Spinning toy 41. Gin plus lime cordial 44. Chip dip 46. *”Monster Mash” words, e.g. 48. Tasteless and flashy 49. Gold-related 50. Spill the beans

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NOTES

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS Gasoline Alley car show helps local boy with cancer UTICA — When organizers put together this year’s version of the annual Gasoline Alley car show, they added an extra component with a pledge to provide support to local child Beckett Fowler, 3, as he fights cancer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. Gasoline Alley took place Aug. 12, and Utica recently presented the Fowler family with checks totaling over $30,000 from the show’s fundraising efforts. The money was raised by the Utica Lions Club and USA Tire during the show.

AEW wrestler Danhausen added to fall comic con roster NOVI — The Motor City Comic Con has announced that AEW wrestler Danhausen will be a celebrity guest at its fall show Nov. 10-12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Other guests added to the lineup include “What We Do in the Shadows” actors Harvey Guillen and Natasia Demetriou, and Pokemon voice actor Veronica Taylor. Comic writer and artist Tony Daniel and comic artist Rose Besch also have been added to the guest list. Motor City Comic Con is also announcing iCon Tournaments. The tournaments will offer guests a gaming lounge area where they can “meet friends and challenge new rivals.” They will be available every day of the convention, and prizes will be given out to winners of every tournament, according to a press release. “It’s all about competitive action and friendly combat,” the release states.

ROCHESTER POSED WINNERS ANNOUNCED

ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester held its 11th annual Rochester Posed event Oct. 5. During the event, 20 participating businesses turned their storefront windows into live mannequin displays. This year’s theme for Rochester Posed was Heroes vs. Villains. Event attendees were able to cast a vote for their favorite live mannequin displays through phone polling. There was also a selected panel of judges that scored each window for the Judge’s Choice winner. The top three windows with the most texts for the People’s Choice are, in first place, “Local Heroes”/At Home Furniture; second place, “Mario vs. Bowser”/The Spice & Tea Exchange; and third place, “Mean Girls”/Kimi K Salon & Spa. The top three windows with the most votes from the panel of judges are, in first place, “The Witches of Wizard of Oz”/South Street Skateshop; second place, “Ariel vs. Ursula”/Rochester Bike Shop; and third place, “Alice vs. The Queen of Hearts”/Haig’s of Rochester. For more information, call the DDA at (248) 656-0060.

ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS AGAINST SMISHING SCAM

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning residents about fraudulent smishing text messages with an alleged delivery notification and tracking link, purporting to be from the U.S. Postal Service. Smishing is when the scammer entices the victim by claiming a victim must provide them with a password, account number, or even Social Security number to stop an alleged fraudulent transaction. Once this information is provided, the scammer can gain access to the device and any personal information stored on it, including email, bank, credit card, or other types of accounts including social media. Her office shared some advice to not be victimized in this way including to never share a phone number unless the person or organization is personally known; never assume a text is legitimate because it comes from a familiar phone number or area code, since spammers can use caller ID spoofing to make it appear the text is from a trusted or local source; never click on links in a suspicious text; and to never provide personal or financial information in response to the unsolicited text or a website linked to the message. To file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, call (517) 335-7599.