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MADISON HEIGHTS — The senior class of 2024 has been extremely kind to Madison Heights Lamphere volleyball.

Made up of only seniors and juniors, Lamphere’s experienced squad, led by its seven seniors, has built a winning foundation during their tenure.

Earning their second straight Macomb Area Conference Silver league title this season in a four-set win over second-place Warren Mott on Oct. 18 at Lamphere High School, it’s no secret why Lamphere continues to dominate the opposition.

“I think playing together last year and coming into this year, it definitely gave us more of a connection on the court,” senior hitter Jaylee Hall said. “We’ve been friends since elementary school, so we already have that bond, which is amazing.BY Being ableE.to play sports with them isdomestic and sexual violence through comprehensive KRISTYNE DEMSKE even better.” kdemske@candgnews.com services and resources. The agency provides emergenIt’s a connection that’s stretched across multiple sportscy, support and prevention services for survivors of at Lamphere, withCLEMENS some of the—team playing MOUNT Taking stepsbasketball this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenand softball together,awareness but the of chemistry at fullTurnstrengthcy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, month to highlight sexual assault, for has beenissomething watchfundthe pasta personal protection order assistance program, and a ingvolleyball Point Macomb hosting itsspecial sixth to annual few seasons. raiser, Stepping Out With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners program.

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BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

HAZEL PARK — A group of Hazel Park homeowners are concerned about the way the city of Hazel Park trims and takes down trees, saying it’s decimating the tree canopy and hurting home values.

City officials, meanwhile, said the affected trees are potential hazards that could damage property or injure people, pointing to a recent incident where a local woman was stabbed by a fallen tree branch, and noting also that the city continually plants new trees to replace those that are lost.

“This is not a game,” said Ed Klobucher, the city manager and a lifelong resident of Hazel Park. “Sometimes, some trees are dangerous, and the best thing is to take them down.”

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In a series of email interviews, several residents shared their perspectives.

“Main issue coming through is a complete lack of accountability and transparency, a lack of standard criteria, and zero resident input,” said resident Meghan Cleary. “It would be extremely easy for Hazel Park to post a simple Google spreadsheet online with a list of trees slated to be reviewed, their status and criteria for trimming/cutting, and date for the replacement tree planting.”

She is especially concerned about the trees cut down along Otis Avenue, a key greenbelt in Hazel Park that leads straight into a park and is frequented by children. She feels that many residents

TOP: Lamphere senior Jaylee Hall goes up for a hit during Lamphere’sTurning win against Warren Mott on Oct. 18 at Lamphere High Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out School. BOTTOM: Madison Heights Lamphere celebrates after a with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. point during its Macomb Area Conference Silver matchup Photo courtesy of Turning Point against Warren Mott on Oct. 18 at Lamphere High School.

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MADISON HEIGHTS TO PROVIDE TRASH, RECYCLING CARTS FOR EACH HOME

The Madison Heights side of Dequindre Road between 11 Mile and 13 Mile roads is currently dark compared to the Macomb County side, but that’s set to change with the addition of 53 streetlights.

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PROGRAM ROLLOUT TO BEGIN THIS SUMMER

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — To help reduce the rat population, the city of Madison Heights will spend more than $500,000 to provide each home with trash and recycling carts.

Staff members are currently working out the details, such as exploring a possible rebate program for those who already have carts. The City Council approved the trash and recycling cart rollout at its Sept. 26 meeting by a vote of 6-1. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss was the sole holdout, citing concern for residents who already bought carts, and other possible uses for a half-million dollars.

The council accepted two grant awards: a $403,200 materials management grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and a $105,600 grant from Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit group that assists cities in implementing recycling programs.

The city learned it received the EGLE grant Aug. 30. There were two stipulations: The city must offer a 20% match for the grant, and the city must complete a universal rollout. The council authorized the city manager to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the city.

As part of the same vote, the council also approved the allocation of See CARTS on page 12A

The city of Madison Heights is moving ahead with plans to provide trash carts and recycling carts to each household next year, funded in part by grants.

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Madison Heights to light up city’s side of Dequindre Road

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights side of Dequindre Road is about to get brighter.

The stretch between 11 Mile and 13 Mile roads has long been dark on the city’s side, due to a lack of streetlights throughout. But the Madison Heights City Council is moving ahead with plans to purchase and install more than 50 additional streetlights, paid for by the city’s major street fund, which is funded by the state gas and weight tax.

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trian safety along Dequindre Road since at least 2017, when it was first identified as a goal. It was prompted by several pedestrian safety incidents there, along with the fact that Dequindre Road has the highest speed limit among city surface streets, reaching 45 miles per hour north of 11 Mile Road.

Currently, there are no streetlights on the Madison Heights side of Dequindre, except for one or two that were added in recent years between 11 Mile and 12 Mile roads. The city also wanted to revisit the concept following significant cost savings from the conversion of streetlights to energyefficient LED bulbs.

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Hall, an all-state honorable mention in 2022, has built herself yet another allstate caliber season this year up front for the Rams.

Lamphere coach Patty Waidknecht said while Hall is an impressive athlete physically, it’s her mentality that makes her an effective player.

“Jaylee stays positive 100% and gives me everything she has every game,” Waidknecht said. “I couldn’t ask for a better player than her, both with her attitude and her drive.”

Alongside Hall, Lamphere has a plethora of playmakers with seniors Mia Hill, Grace Yurich, Grace Williamson, and junior Caryss Terry leading the hitting group.

Hill, Williamson, and Yurich have come into their own this season, providing consistent contributions.

“They seem to really improve on their court sense,” Waidknecht said. “They’re smart players.”

Senior setter Gabrielle Malak and junior libero Faith Stinson continue to anchor their respective positions as returning starters from last season. Senior Addison Ferns has seen time at the libero spot as well.

While Lamphere has continued to prove its command over the MAC Silver, holding an 18-1 league record from last year to now, the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state tournament has been a different story for the Rams.

Lamphere has made a habit over the past decade of winning its district opener, but then falling in its district finals game.

The Rams will look to change that when they open district play against Detroit Country Day, which is currently a top-15 team in Division 2.

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“I think we’re ready for districts because we have the confidence now,” Malak said.

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Understanding its district and what’s ahead, Lamphere front-loaded its schedule this season, which included a massive win over Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood early in the year.

“That was a big confidence boost because we were never able to beat them, and then we came out and won three sets against them,” Malak said.

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A unicorn graces one of the walls of the shelter building at Huffman Park, part of a larger mural by local artist Jennifer Ramirez.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Arts Board is celebrating its sixth anniversary, and gearing up for its first annual Arts Gala, honoring local artist Jennifer Ramirez.

The event starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Club Venetian Banquet Center, located at 29310 John R Road. The event runs for about five and a half hours and will raise funds for Arts Board initiatives.

The dress code is “creative formal,” described as attire with a black-tie foundation while allowing for creative flair in the form of textures, colors and accessories that personalize your look and complement the theme of “the elements.”

By reserving in advance, guests can also have first choice of seating in their preferred element: fire, water, earth or air.

Tickets are $75, while groups of 10 or more can buy tickets for $65 per person. Each ticket includes a five-course meal, with vegetarian and vegan options available, as well as your choice of coffee, tea or soda, as well as beer, wine or one of the club’s signature cocktails. There will be live musical entertainment and dancing, as well as a charity auction, and a meet and greet with Ramirez and other artists.

To pay offline by cash or check, email artsboard@madison-heights.org to make arrangements, due at least seven days before the event. There are no refunds. To RSVP online, visit eventbrite.com and search for “Madison Heights Arts Gala 2023.”

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DERBY NIGHT MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights/ Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Club

Venetian Banquet Hall, located at 29310 John R Road in Madison Heights. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The theme is “Derby Night.” The event will feature virtual horse racing with $2 increment betting and a live race announcer, as well as a

“best derby attire” contest, raffles and more.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information, contact the executive director, Linda Williams, at (248) 542-5010, or visit mhhpchamber.com.

STATE AD CAMPAIGN TARGETS TALENT GROWTH STATEWIDE — A new $20 million advertising campaign launched on Oct. 10 aims to bring talented individuals and companies to Michigan.

Dubbed the “You Can in Michigan” campaign, ads in the campaign aim to portray living and working in Michigan as attractive. The campaign includes television commercials, radio spots, print placements and social media postings. Helping the career-searching side of the campaign is themichiganlife.org website that utilizes AI to help applicants find the right job for them.

“Our growth depends on growing and attracting new talent to the state, which is why we’ve worked hard to invest in the kitchen table issues and pass welcoming policies — so anyone can ‘make it’ in Michigan,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a release.

“From our great quality of life, good cost of living, tuition-free pathways to technical and higher education, and extensive advanced manufacturing infrastructure to, as we like to say, ‘make stuff and grow stuff,’ we are excited to share our story and build a brighter future for our Michigan.”

The campaign has been in the works since fall 2022 and is a project of the state and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Mental health forum

MADISON HEIGHTS — State Rep. Mike McFall, D-Hazel Park, representing District 8, will host a discussion about mental health from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall, located at 555 Horace Brown Dr. in Madison Heights.

The event will feature special guest speakers from Common Ground and Henry Ford Health. Mental health resources will be discussed.

To RSVP for the event, visit https://bit. ly/3ZKXukJ.

POLICE VEHICLE AUCTION

OAK PARK — The Hazel Park Police Department will hold a public auction for vehicles starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at Monaghan’s Towing, located at 21680 Fern St. in Oak Park.

For a complete list of vehicles at the auction, see the event listing at hazelpark.org.

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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.”

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

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Both houses and apartments are seeing significant rent increases in the last year around metro Detroit.

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are still high Realtor.com stated that one major factor contributing to lower rent prices is a significant increase in multi-family construction. This has helped the vacancy rate reach its highest level in two years, at 6.4% in the first quarter of 2023. They said that as more new rental properties are added to the market, the vacancy rate could inch back toward the norms seen in 2013-2019, which were about 7.2%, and would improve affordability for renters. Despite more available rentals and slowing rent growth, average rent still costs $348 more than it would have at this time in 2019.

Cadoura advised those looking to rent to keep a close eye on the market and said it was prudent to focus on their short term situations rather than their long term goals.

“Select an area that is important to them, whether that is because of the school district, proximity to work or family, and so forth,” Cadoura said. “Check the price points, confirm what they are getting for that rent, and then look at things, at how they will stand in the next 12 months. Don’t

look too far into the future. In the real estate market, things can change monthly, weekly, daily. Things can be radically different two months from now. Some people will put a home up for sale at 2022 prices and we have to bring them back down to Earth and tell them what is going on in the market right now.”

Hale said that renters who renew their leases tend to pay less than those who sign new leases. A 2022 survey from Avail, a Realtor.com business, found that renters signing a new lease reported a price increase of nearly 27%, which is about double what people who have been in their rental for one to two years have experienced. To avoid paying this premium, renters are renewing leases at record-high levels.

“Realtor.com monthly data is based on median asking rents rather than survey responses, which are used in the (Consumer Price Index), so CPI data lags behind what we’re seeing,” said Hale. “The data suggest that easing in the cost of shelter is ahead in future CPI reports. While this could take until 2024 to play out significantly, it will be welcome news for renters and for overall inflation.”

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WATCH Business window damaged

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a business in the 800 block of East Nine Mile Road was damaged around 5:07 a.m. Oct. 14.

Two suspects in dark hoodies drove a white Dodge Ram pickup truck up to the business, Green Pharm, and damaged the glass windows in what may have been an attempt to gain entry. However, the suspects did not get inside, and nothing was taken.

Police were investigating.

Auto break-in attempted

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, several suspects tried to break into a vehicle while it was parked in the 23400 block of Easterling Avenue around 4:11 a.m. Oct. 16.

The vehicle, a 2018 Chevy Malibu, belongs to a 35-year-old Hazel Park woman. There were four male suspects who approached the Malibu in their gray Dodge

Ram pickup truck. They began checking the car door handles while the Malibu was parked on the street.

Police believe the suspects were looking for vehicles with unlocked handles in order to gain access and steal items. Police remind the public to keep their vehicles secure, and not to leave any weapons or items of value inside.

An investigation was ongoing.

ing to a police report, an unknown suspect scratched the driver’s side door of a 2001 Saturn while it was parked in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road sometime between 6 p.m. Oct. 12 and 5:55 p.m. Oct. 14.

The victim is a 64-year-old resident of Madison Heights.

An investigation was ongoing.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Hazel Park Police at (248) 5426161.

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect illegally used a credit card for out-of-state purchases in September.

The card belongs to a 46-year-old Madison Heights resident and was used somewhere in the 1600 block of 13 Mile Road on Sept. 23.

Windshield, window broken

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, the windshield and window of a car were broken while the car was parked in the 32000 block of John R Road between 5 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Oct. 15.

The vehicle is a 2010 Buick Lucerne belonging to a 59-year-old Royal Oak resident, while the suspect is described as an unknown Black female.

Police were investigating.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole a 2004 GMC Envoy belonging to a 63-yearold Madison Heights resident sometime between 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 8:15 a.m. Oct. 13.

The vehicle was parked in the 32000 block of Concord Drive at the time.

An investigation was ongoing.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 585-2100.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the City of Madison Heights will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, to consider the following rezoning requests: Rezoning Request No. PRZN 23-02 by Isam Yaldo, 31000 Northwestern Highway #110, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, to rezone one (1) parcel of land located at 1035 W. 12 Mile Road (TM# 44-25-14-127-053) from B-3, General Business district, to M-1, Light Industrial district.

The application and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community and Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online after 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center.

For further information, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at (248) 583-0831.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST IN THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK

Cheryl Rottmann, CMC City Clerk (248) 583-0826

A public accuracy test will be conducted on November 1, 2023, at 12:00 noon for the purpose of testing the accuracy of the tabulating equipment and programs which will be used to tabulate the voted ballots for the City General Election to be held on November 7, 2023, on the 2nd Floor of City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, MI 48030. All interested parties are invited to attend. For further information contact the Clerk’s Office at 248-546-4064. Lisa K. Mayo, City Clerk Published: Madison-Park News 10/25/2023

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NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING SITE FOR THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2023 FOR THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK

To the Qualified Electors of Hazel Park, Oakland County, Michigan PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THE EARLY VOTING SITE FOR THE CITY OF HAZEL PARK ELECTORS IS: Hazel Park Community Center 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd.

Hazel Park, MI 48030 EARLY VOTING WILL BE HELD: Saturday, 10/28 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, 11/2 12:00 pm to 8:00pm Sunday, 10/29 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday, 11/3 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday, 10/30 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Saturday, 11/4 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday, 10/31 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunday, 11/5 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday 11/1 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Lisa K. Mayo, City Clerk, (248)546-4064 0100-2343 Published: Madison-Park News 10/25/2023

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To the Qualified Electors of the City of Hazel Park - Oakland County: Notice is hereby given, that a General Election will be held in the City of Hazel Park 111 E. Nine Mile, Oakland County, Michigan on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The polls will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the polling places listed below: Precinct 1 Tabernacle Baptist Church, 22323 S. Chrysler Drive Precinct 2 Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights Precinct 3 Hazel Park Jr. High School, 22750 Highland Precinct 4 Church of the Nazarene, 696 E. Mahan Precinct 5 Hazel Park High School, 23400 Hughes Precinct 6 St. Justin’s Church, 1600 E. Evelyn The November 7, 2023 General Election will be conducted in all voting precincts of Hazel Park for the purpose of nominating candidates of all participating parties for the following offices: City Council members The City Clerk’s Office will be open on Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all qualified voters that wish to vote by absentee ballot.

Lisa K. Mayo, City of Hazel Park 248-546-4064 Published: Madison-Park News 10/25/2023

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Madison Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan 48071 on Thursday, November 16th, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following requests: 1. Case # PZBA 23-14: 25005 Dequindre Road REQUEST: The applicant, Aver Sign Company on behalf of 25005 Dequindre, LLC (property owner), requests two (2) dimensional variances from Section 10.511(IV)(C) of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to signage: One (1) variance pertaining to the maximum number of ground signs per property; and one (1) variance pertaining to the minimum ground sign setback.

The subject property is located at 25005 Dequindre Road (tax parcel #44-25-24-476-043) and is zoned B-1, Local Business District.

The applications and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community & Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center after 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments via email to: MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org and your comment will be read into the record at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed prior to the meeting to 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. All comments will be heard at the meeting.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights residents will have a rare opportunity Nov. 7 to amend elements of the city charter, deciding how vacancies and resignations are handled, how often meetings are held, and even whether council members can stay in office while running for mayor.

“When something is in our charter, the only way to change it is by a vote of the people,” said Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem. “I think this is a great opportunity for our residents to have a say in updating language that is decades old, in some case even since the origin of the city.”

According to Cheryl Rottmann, the city clerk and deputy city manager, all five proposals were recommended by a citizen-led charter amendment study group.

“These proposals were all suggested as ways to improve the administration of the city government,” Rottmann said via email. “It is the citizens who decide how to best administer the rules that govern the city charter, and stream-

line or change how their government works.”

Proposal 1

Proposal 1 will decide how the mayor pro tem is appointed. The mayor pro tem is the council member who fills in for the mayor when needed.

Currently, the mayor and council vote on the mayor pro tem at their first meeting after a mayoral election. But if approved, Proposal 1 would change the rules so that the council member with the highest number of votes in the last regular city election becomes the new mayor pro tem and serves for the next two years.

If approved, Proposal 1 would first take effect during the regular city election in 2025. It has been unchanged since 1985.

Proposal 2

Proposal 2 is about who can run for elected office in Madison Heights. Currently, a member of the Madison Heights City Council must resign their elected office prior to running for mayor in the city. Likewise, if a person already See PROPOSALS on page 10A

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Madison Heights residents will decide five ballot proposals amending the city charter on Nov. 7, and can vote early from Oct. 28 through Nov. 5 at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center, located at 3500 Marais Ave., north of 13 Mile Road and east of Crooks Road.

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holds elected office for the state, county or another city, they must resign from their elected office before running for office in Madison Heights.

If approved, Proposal 2 would change that so candidates can remain in their current offices while they campaign, and they would only be required to resign from those offices once they’re elected in Madison Heights.

Proposal 2, if approved, would take effect during the regular city election in 2025. This was last amended in 1961.

Proposal 3

Proposal 3 decides how resignations are handled. Currently, when an elected official or an appointed board member resigns, the council must accept or reject the resignation at its meeting.

If approved, Proposal 3 would change the rules so that the council only handles resignations for its own members, including the mayor, while the resignations of appointed board members and commission members would be handled by the city’s administrative staff.

If approved, Proposal 3 will be effective this year, and would mark the first time this has been amended since the charter was adopted.

Proposal 4

Proposal 4 decides how vacancies are filled in elected offices. Currently, if the mayor’s office is vacant, the council votes to appoint one of its members to serve as mayor for the rest of the term. For a vacancy on the council, the council appoints a new member at the next meeting after the vacancy occurs, choosing the runner-up from the last regular city election. If there is no runner-up, the council votes on another resident to fill the vacancy.

If approved, Proposal 4 would change the rules so that a vacancy in the office of mayor is instead filled by the mayor pro tem, starting at the next council meeting after the vacancy. The vacancy created by the mayor pro tem, in turn, would be filled by the council member who received the second highest number of votes in the last regular city election. Both the mayor and mayor pro tem would then serve until the next regular city election. Vacancies on council would be handled the same as before.

If approved, the changes would take effect for the 2025 regular city election. The rules for vacancies in elected office were last amended in 1984.

Proposal 5

Proposal 5 concerns the number of council meetings held throughout the year.

The charter currently requires the council to hold at least two regular meetings each month, except during December when only one meeting is required, for a total of 23 regular meetings per year.

If approved, Proposal 5 would still require the council to hold 23 regular meetings each year but would improve scheduling flexibility by allowing a minimum of only one regular meeting in any given month. If approved, the change would go into effect this year. The last amendment was in 2001 when dates were changed to allow for one meeting in December.

Roslyn Grafstein, the mayor, said she will vote “yes” on Proposal 5, since she feels the added scheduling flexibility would be helpful. She will also vote “yes” on Proposal 3 because she feels the council’s permission is not needed for board members to resign.

She said she will vote “no” on the other three proposals. The mayor said she feels that the appointments of mayor pro tem and interim mayor should stay in the purview of council.

“When I was appointed mayor, it was by a 4-2 vote. So even when votes were not unanimous, there was the opportunity for discussion and for the voice of each council member to be heard,” Grafstein said. “Finally, I feel that having the mayor and up to six council members running for the election for one position (mayor) would create a hostile environment for council to work in. The mayor and council members are elected as independents who need to work together. Even if there are only two people running for one spot, it can make compromise and cooperation more difficult.”

Early voting

Rottmann noted that this year, voters will be able to access an early voting site, open for nine days from Saturday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Royal Oak Senior Community Center, located at 3500 Marais Ave., north of 13 Mile Road and east of Crooks Road. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, except for Thursday, when the hours will be noon to 8 p.m.

“If you’d like to vote early, you can visit this location during the open hours and cast your ballot,” Rottmann said.

She also thanked her volunteers and staff for the long hours they put into the process.

“Without these dedicated citizens and employees, we would not be able to administer elections for the community,” Rottmann said.

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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$540,000 to the budget for fiscal year 202425. This will cover the cost of purchasing, assembling and delivering 19,200 carts to 9,600 households, with one trash cart and one recycling cart per household.

The grant from Recycling Partnership was received in June 2023, with no stipulations, and will cover the 20% match for the EGLE grant, as well as infographic sheets with best practices that will be affixed to each cart.

The trash carts will be 96 gallons each, while the recycling carts will be 64 gallons.

Both will have wheels and a secured lid. The colors are yet to be determined.

The grant required the city to purchase the full allotment of carts. If any residents decline to accept them, the city will retain them as extras for the future.

In total, between the city’s share and grants, the program costs $1.03 million.

The city’s half will be paid out of the general fund. The program’s rollout will begin in the summer. The city is beginning to develop an opt-out program for those who have already purchased carts.

Bliss, the sole vote against the carts, said he was concerned whether the program was fair to those who had already purchased their own, as residents have done now for decades.

“First, I do appreciate the benefit these carts will bring to our residents. I don’t discount that it will lead to a significant reduction in rats. And I know carts are something other cities have provided for years. But for me, there weren’t enough details ready to review,” Bliss said. “What do we do for those who have already spent money buying carts?

Do they get a second cart? Are we going to offer a rebate? Are they just screwed because they paid for their own carts? We have thousands of residents who already bought their own carts. We gave them no notice we’re buying, and there are still people buying carts. So I feel like we should’ve done more to promote this discussion.”

He also spoke to other possible uses for a half-million dollars.

“I view every dollar we spend at the city level through the same lens as what I would do with my personal budget. Every dollar matters. And when you’re talking about a half-million dollars, discussing alternatives is especially important,” Bliss said. “We’re not just talking about a potential playscape, or equipment for police and fire. We could also

be talking about reducing the water rate or reducing our taxes — things like that, which residents may prefer over getting these carts.”

During the meeting, Melissa Marsh, the city manager, said that the council had limited time to make a decision.

“Now is the time (to consider it), since we do have this grant paying half the money,” she said. “I know there have been quite a few people who have already bought these, and they may not think it’s 100% fair, but this is an opportunity to roll out this program.”

Councilwoman Emily Rohrbach made the motion to approve the carts.

“This is a great way to encourage recycling, to encourage our residents to participate in that,” she said. “One of the things we hear a lot is that there are rats, right? And one of the things with the rat problem is that a human behavioral problem will often cause rats … because we don’t always put our trash away (correctly), or we don’t always do things that would prevent a hospitable environment for rats to grow. Having closed and contained trash and recycling bins makes a big difference for that.

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Mayor Roslyn Grafstein agreed it’s a good idea.

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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 digitize imagery and many other projects that are overseen by the estate curators.

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“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 likeminded 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 selfguided 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 volunteers 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, depending 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 “Behindthe-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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“I have seen (the canopy) dwindle rapidly in the past two years. I am an avid runner and take neighborhood jogs with my dog weekly, and have seen the trees rapidly decline,” Thrushman said. “Although I was sent documentation about the sidewalk project taking place, I did not feel that the trees on my block were destroying the sidewalks or properties near them enough to cut them down. … The trees on our block appeared to be healthy, and not diseased as those who were cutting them down claimed.”

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said. “I can cope with losing two in front of my house, but I’m also affected by the loss of other trees in the neighborhood, as are all residents on my block and anyone who passes through.”

West has also not received an estimate about when the stumps will be removed, “which is a beautification issue that affects my property value,” she said. “I’m nervous Google Maps will update to show ugly stumps instead of stunning trees. Further, we’ve not been told if or when new trees will be planted, what variety they’ll be, or how old they’ll be, which is also concerning. This is my starter home, and I fear this issue could affect my ability to sell.”

The city’s response

Klobucher emphasized that nobody at City Hall wants to cut down trees. Many members of the city’s administration are residents of the city, including himself and Department of Public Works Superintendent Tom Jones as well as the City Council members.

“When I was a kid, I could identify everyone’s home by the shape of their tree. It’s sad to see a tree go when a neighborhood has looked that way for decades. It can be shocking to see it removed. But at the same time, it’s a tragedy when a tree falls on a house or another human being. So we have to make sure we’re protecting everybody,” Klobucher said. “Imagine if a kid was lying in their bed at night when the wind came through and knocked a branch down on them.”

He points to an incident in July where a windstorm knocked a massive tree branch onto the Elza Avenue home of Melissa and Micah Albers. The branch slid off the roof and stabbed Melissa, who was then rescued

by Hazel Park paramedics. Klobucher said the incident illustrates the danger that aging trees can pose to people and property, and noted that in some situations the city could be held liable, with taxpayers footing the bill.

Jones, the DPW superintendent, explained in an email that the city is divided into 12 sections for an ongoing tree maintenance program, and is now on the ninth section, south of Nine Mile Road and west of Dequindre Road, to be completed in 2024.

The last three sections cover areas between Eight Mile Road and West Meyers Avenue

from West End to Dequindre, following in sequence with each taking a year to complete.

He said the city’s contractor, J.H. Hart, inspects each tree in each section, and determines whether it needs to be trimmed or removed. Any tree recommended for removal is also inspected by Jones himself. The property owner receives a letter in the mail explaining the program and the reason for the removal.

The home also receives a door hanger with the same information, Jones said.

“The main goal is to make sure the trees are healthy and safe to our community,” Jones said. “Most of the trees can be trimmed. Criteria for removal can include poor health, splitting trunks, disease, underground utility issues, sidewalk issues, and previous property damage.”

He said Hazel Park’s tree canopy is 70% maple trees, many of which are 50-60 years old, increasing the risk for poor health from age or damage over time. He said the cost and effort involved in cutting varies from tree to tree, but “keeping our community safe outweighs the cost of removals.”

Jones said that each tree needs to be fit to survive the seasons.

“The severity of storms in the last few years has magnified the need for healthy safe trees, from ice storms in the winter to 70 mph winds in the summer. Each storm occurrence can cause great damage to our community,” Jones said. “I am a lifelong resident that cares about this city. The tree canopy is a vital part of our neighborhood. Safely preserving the canopy is the goal.”

Sareen Papakhian, the city’s recreation director, said there have been ongoing tree plantings to help restore the lost canopy.

She said past plantings were made possible through grants from ReLeaf Michigan. The most recent planting was at Karam Park on Sept. 30. City staff and volunteers work together on the plantings.

“The Recreation Department values environmental stewardship and sustainability, and the goal of our tree planting events are to increase the overall tree canopy in our city parks and community by increasing biodiversity, and replacing trees that were lost due to various illnesses over the years,” Papakhian said via email. “All of the tree plantings that have occurred through the Recreation Department are targeted towards increasing the canopy in our city parks.”

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Shall the proposed amendment to Section 3.4 be adopted? [ ] Yes [ ] No A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5.1 OF THE MADISON HEIGHTS CITY CHARTER (OFFICERS, QUALIFICATIONS) – PROPOSAL NO. 2 Currently, Section 5.1 requires, in order to be eligible to be a candidate for election as mayor or council member, that a candidate for mayor or council must resign from Madison Heights elective office and from elective office in any other local government unit. The proposed amendment states that no candidate for mayor or city council must resign from their current elected offices until they win election as mayor or city council member. If approved, the revision takes effect with the 2025 regular city election and continues until otherwise amended.

Shall the proposed amendment to Section 5.1 be adopted? [ ] Yes [ ] No A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5.5 OF THE MADISON HEIGHTS CITY CHARTER (RESIGNATIONS) – PROPOSAL 3 The proposed amendment states that resignations of a Council member and Mayor shall be accepted or rejected by City Council and resignations from boards and commissions shall be accepted or rejected administratively. If approved, the revision is effective in 2023 and shall continue until otherwise amended.

Shall the proposed amendment to Section 5.5 be adopted? [ ] Yes [ ] No A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 5.7(A) OF THE MADISON HEIGHTS CITY CHARTER (FILLING VACANCIES IN ELECTIVE OFFICES) – PROPOSAL 4 The proposed amendment states that Council shall appoint the Mayor Pro Tem as Mayor in the event there is a vacancy in the office of Mayor; that Council shall appoint the City Council member, receiving the second highest number of votes at the last preceding regular City election, as Mayor Pro Tem; and defines every succeeding regular election as a succeeding regular city election. If approved, the revision takes effect with the 2025 regular city election and continues until otherwise amended.

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Currently, Section 6.1 requires the City Council to hold two (2) regular council meetings per month, except during the month of December when at least one (1) regular meeting shall be held, totaling twenty-three (23) regular meetings per calendar year. To give Council greater scheduling flexibility, the proposed amendment would still require twenty-three (23) regular council meetings per calendar year, but would require a minimum of one (1) regular meeting each month. If approved, the revision is effective in 2023 and shall continue until otherwise amended.

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and would require the city to purchase and store replacement poles in the event of an accident. DTE offers full replacements for the other two options, and of those two, the third was the cheapest.

“From a safety, aesthetic and operational standpoint, there was no benefit to choosing the second option over the least expensive one,” said Sean Ballantine, director of public services, in an email interview. “DTE will handle the installation process and maintain ownership and maintenance of the lights. The process will take several months, as all new wiring has to be bored as part of the installation, and the materials have to be ordered.”

The new lights will be LED, just like the other streetlights in the city. The Warren side of Dequindre Road is already fully lit at regular intervals. Ballantine noted that Dequindre Road is a Macomb County road, and the city

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At its meeting Sept. 26, the City Council unanimously approved the installation of the lights at a cost of nearly $232,400. The council also approved a budget amendment of nearly $12,400 due to an increase in costs since the original quote from DTE, and authorized the city manager to request and execute the agreement through DTE. There will be 53 streetlights added, evenly spaced. Three options were suggested

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“And the reality of the situation is that any time you increase lighting, you increase safety. There’s a direct correlation leading to a reduction in accidents, a reduction in crime, and increased health and safety,” Bliss said. “A single light pole can cost tens of thousands of dollars, just for the pole itself, so at scale it’s hard to do a project of this size. And so, I’m incredibly thankful our staff were able to work out the details in such a way that we can improve the lighting around that stretch.

I’m hoping it’s a model that we can roll out to other areas that may have similar lighting challenges.”

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OCT. 26

Farmers market: Last event of season, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 12 Mile Road at S. Robina in Berkley, www.berkley farmersmarket.com

OCT. 27

Trick or treat: For ages 5 and younger plus siblings, 11 a.m., Hazel Park City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, can meet at 10:30 a.m. at Hazel Park District Library for story and pumpkin to take home before parading over, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us

OCT. 27-28

Teen Halloween: Overnight event includes sword swallower, lazer tag, food, costume contests, movie and more, 6 p.m. Oct. 27 to 8 a.m. Oct. 28, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095

OCT. 28

Trunk or treats: Also hayride and hot cocoa, 1-3 p.m., Scout Park, 901 E. Otis in Hazel Park, (248) 252-2395 • 1-3 p.m., Hazel Park Eagles - F.O.E. #2449, 22010 N. Chrysler Drive, facebook.com/CityofHP

NOV. 2

spooky classic 9. Disorderly retreat 10. M lange 11. “Silent Spring” subject, acr.

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Play ‘Pokémon Go’: Meetup at 6:30 p.m., Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. in Hazel Park, (248) 546-4095

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‘Michigan Colored Pencil 2023’: Exhibit on display until Oct. 31, Color | Ink Studio & Gallery, 20919 John R Road in Hazel Park, colorinkstudio.com/mcp-2023 LEGO/Pokémon Club: Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Between the Covers Book Club: Meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every last Wednesday of month through November, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us LitWits Book Club: Meets every last Monday of month, locations and times vary, madison-heights.org/ library, (248) 588-7763 Family game day: 1-6 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us Hazel Park Beautification Commission: Meets 6 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4064 Ham Radio Club: Meets 7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us

NOV. 4

Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, find events on Facebook

NOV. 9

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299

Harry Potter party: 1-3 p.m., Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, hazel-park.lib.mi.us

Homeschool Series: Rock On: Ages 6-9 and 10-13 can learn about rocks, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, register at (248) 858-0916

NOV. 27

Tree lighting: Also photos with Santa, holiday music and free cookies and hot cocoa, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Civic Center Plaza, 300 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, madison-heights.org

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

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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.

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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

Driver throws coffee into car

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.

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.

Pontiac woman arrested for intoxicated driving

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 16, a patrolling officer observed two vehicles traveling more than 15 mph above the posted limit on northbound Woodward, near Madison.

That officer joined another Birmingham officer already in pursuit to pull over both vehicles. Officers noticed signs of intoxication in the driver of one of the vehicles, a 22-year-old Pontiac woman. She failed sobriety evaluations and was arrested for operating while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.

Warren man flees after hearing police siren

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 16 at approximately 10 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a vehicle traveling 87 mph in a 50 mph zone on northbound Woodward Avenue, near Big Beaver Road.

When the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop with overhead emergency lights and sirens, the driver accelerated and fled northbound. Police later located the driver, a 19-year-old Warren resident, and charges were sought for reckless driving, and fleeing and eluding police.

Stolen vehicle located in Highland Park

BIRMINGHAM — An officer was dispatched to a home in the 1900 block of Pembroke Sept. 17 to take a stolen vehicle report.

The vehicle’s owner said his locked vehicle was stolen from his driveway sometime after 11 p.m. the previous night. Police were able to locate the vehicle

in Highland Park and recover it. An investigation was ongoing.

$5,000 bike stolen

BIRMINGHAM — On Sept. 20 at approximately 5 p.m, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Adams Road regarding a report of larceny.

The victim, a 49-year-old man from Royal Oak, stated his bicycle, valued at $5,000, was stolen from the side of a nearby building. The bike was not secured at the time.

An investigation was ongoing.

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.

Bentley stolen from driveway

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between Sept.

25 and 26, a resident on Century Oak Lane reported that her 2017 Bentley Continental was stolen from her driveway.

The vehicle had been left unlocked.

The case was turned over to detectives.

Fight breaks out at restaurant

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A fight began in the bar area of a restaurant on West Maple Road between two groups at 12:11 a.m. Sept. 23.

An employee reportedly suffered an injured finger trying to break up the fight.

Police officers were able to identify a suspect via camera footage.

The suspect was later located by officers and arrested for assault.

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.

Thousands in lawn equipment taken

FARMINGTON — Police responded to an apartment complex in the 33200 block of Farmington Road for a report of a storage shed that was broken into and lawn equipment taken around 4:30 p.m.

Aug. 14.

Upon arrival, officers met with the manager and learned that approximately $12,000 worth of lawn equipment had been taken a week earlier.

There were no signs of forced entry, and the manager explained that the locks are changed regularly whenever an employee is terminated. The case was closed due to no suspect information being available.

Check left in mailbox altered, cashed

FARMINGTON — A resident went to the police station Aug. 26 to file a report for check fraud. The woman explained that she had mailed a check for $180 to a lawn service using the U.S. Postal Service mailbox in the area of Farmington and Slocum roads.

Shortly afterward, she noticed the check she had mailed had been withdrawn from her account, but instead of $180, $5,000 had been withdrawn and made payable to a Charles Jones.

The image of the check on her statement showed that someone had altered her check and forged her name.

The victim immediately notified her bank. The case was forwarded to the U.S. Postal Inspector.

Driver resists arrest

FARMINGTON — A police officer stopped a vehicle at Farmington and Nine Mile roads for not having a license plate at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26.

The 26-year-old driver produced ID and the title of the vehicle, but he had outstanding traffic warrants for his arrest from the Livonia Police Department.

Livonia police confirmed the warrants. The driver became agitated and fought with officers as they attempted to arrest him on the warrants. The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with resisting and obstructing police. A warrant was obtained, and the driver was transported to the Oakland County Jail.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.