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Clerks provide details about upcoming election

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — This year’s local election process is already underway, as absentee ballots were set to be available Sept. 28.

Absentee voting has become the most popular way to cast a vote in local elections in recent years, and as convenient as that has been for some voters, things could get even easier.

“The thing that was new with the application this time around, whether they printed a state application or used our own application to apply for that, or even online, (is) that the voter now has the option to request to be put on a permanent ballot list, so … that would be the last application they would submit, and then going forward they would automatically receive a ballot for every election,” said Farmington Hills City Clerk Pam Smith. “It would automatically be sent to the registered address unless the voter tells us otherwise. This is the last time they would have to fill out that application, if they’ve done so.”

Farmington Hills has two contested races this year, with Kenneth D. Massey and Theresa Rich vying to be the next mayor, and Jon Aldred, Jackie Boleware, Bill Dwyer, Asim Y. Khan, See ELECTION on page 15A

Voters mark their ballots in a past election.

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Local law enforcement gathers for Suicide Community Forum SOUTHFIELD/FARMINGTON HILLS — September was National Suicide Prevention Month and local leaders in Farmington Hills, Southfield and Oak Park are seeking solutions for this fatal issue.

Advocates, mental health professionals, law enforcement and local officials came together Sept. 14 at the Hawk Community Center in Farmington Hills for an open forum with the public to address this issue and work towards finding tools, resources and policing tactics for those struggling with mental health issues.

“One of my favorite sayings is ‘suicide is a

permanent solution for a temporary problem,’’’ event organizer and community activist Pea Gee stated in her opening address.

Farmington Hills Mayor Vickie Barnett spoke on the harmful stigmas against seeking professional mental health help and emphasized the country’s lack of mental health facilities, See SUICIDE on page 14A

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‘The next CELEBRATING step in the THE SEASON evolution of garbage pickup’ FARMINGTON HILLS DISTRIBUTES NEW TRASH CARTS

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

FARMINGTON HILLS — Last year, the city of Farmington Hills entered into a contract with Green For Life Environmental USA, also known as GFL, for trash, recycling and yard waste pickup services.

According to Derrick Schueller, who is the superintendent of Farmington Hills’ Department of Public Works, on Sept. 18, Farmington Hills, in partnership with GFL, began deploying new black 95-gallon wheeled trash carts to residential dwellings that participate in curbside refuse collection.

The carts are expected to be distributed on a rolling basis through mid-October.

Garbage collection with the new carts is set to begin the week of Oct. 9.

“For most folks, a 95-gallon trash cart will handle all their weekly trash needs — it’s kind of the sweet spot for sizing,” Schueller said. “It’s going to make it easier for them, because now they’ve got a cart with the attached lid, with the wheels, so, hopefully, (it) makes it easier to get the trash to the curb, and then it also helps from the contractor’s end, because it’s less lifting.

ABOVE: Hayrides were part of the fun at the Heritage Celebration at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills Sept. 22. The celebration included games, tours of the Red Barn and demonstrations.

TOP: Jubilee Krause, of Hamtramck, does a yarn-doll project with her son Miles at the Heritage Celebration.

RIGHT: Farmington Hills resident Audrey Kozlin sits in a carriage at the recent Heritage Celebration that took place at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills.

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PONTIAC NATIVE, MSU WIDE RECEIVER TRE MOSLEY RETURNING HOME FOR COMMUNITY EVENT

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

WEST BLOOMFIELD — He’s been a difference-maker on the field for Michigan State University’s football team throughout his career, and now he’s coming home to make an impact in his community.

Tre Mosley, a fifth-year wideout at MSU and West Bloomfield High School graduate, will be holding a meet-and-greet at Lefty’s Cheesesteak, 101 N. Telegraph Road in Waterford, on the Waterford-Pontiac border, from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 8 in conjunction with Lefty’s owner Sam Berry and Johnny Hamood, founder of Net Sports Management, whom Mosley signed with in late August.

“It’s going to be cool because it’s going to be my first time being able to do an event back at Pontiac,” said Mosley, whose hometown is Pontiac. “When Johnny (Hamood) brought it up to me, it was hard for me to say no to that because this is my city. It’s close to home, and it’ll be cool for everyone around

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the area to come out and support.”

Mosley will be signing T-shirts with the purchase of a meal at Lefty’s, and there will be photo opportunities and music for attendees as well. All tips that Lefty’s receives will go toward a charity of Mosley’s choosing.

Lefty’s has had working relationships with football athletes in the past, including Barry Sanders and Darius Slay.

With the location being just a few miles away from Mosley’s home in Pontiac, Hamood said it was a no-brainer to hold an event with Lefty’s.

“It was really a match made in heaven being where (Tre’s) from,” Hamood said. “(Berry) has the stores out in Waterford, and he knew Tre and knows Tre’s father pretty well, so it really made a lot of sense See MOSLEY on page 5A

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Tre Mosley, a fifth-year wideout at Michigan State University and a West Bloomfield High School graduate, will be holding a meet-and-greet 4-7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Lefty’s Cheesesteak, 101 N. Telegraph Road in Waterford.

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to do something with Lefty’s.”

Lefty’s employees at the Waterford location and Mosley’s father, Bert Mosley, have had an ongoing friendship. He’s known as

the man always sporting the Michigan State attire and talking to employees about his son.

“My dad goes there all the time, which is crazy,” Tre Mosley said. “That exact location.”

So when Tre Mosley and Hamood went to Lefty’s for the preliminary meeting before

the event, the employees knew exactly who he was.

“It’s funny because, when we met, all the guys behind the counter were like, ‘Oh, we know your pops. He always comes in with the Michigan State hoodie and talks about his son, the wide receiver,’” Hamood said.

Mosley will also be working behind the counter during the event, which shouldn’t be a difficult task for the sure-handed wideout.

Though it’ll be his first time behind the counter at Lefty’s, Mosley said he’s confident he’ll deliver.

“I can do a little something-something,” Mosley said.

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CARES AWARDED MONEY FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

FARMINGTON HILLS — CARES in Farmington Hills, a nonprofit food pantry serving 740 families monthly, has been awarded $500,000 by Michigan’s Legislature, spearheaded by Sen. Mary Cavanagh, District 6, according to a press release.

The release states that the allocated funds are a significant stabilizing investment in CARES, as it expands its infrastructure to meet rising food insecurity in metro Detroit and increases its social support services to the communities it serves.

“In the past 5 1/2 years, we have witnessed how food insecurity and other social needs affect countless lives,” CARES Executive Director Todd Lipa stated in the release. “We know these needs are not going away. We have seen firsthand how extraordinary things happen when our communities work together to address multiple social needs so that we can all grow together.”

Farmington Hills residents earn distinction

‘A Jukebox for The Algonquin’ opens at Farmington Players Barn FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Players Barn is currently running “A Jukebox for The Algonquin.”

The production began Sept. 29 and is set to run through Oct. 14.

According to a press release, it is the community theater premiere of a show by playwright Paul Stroili.

The production centers around four friends at a senior home who “will not be forgotten.”

“The story is set in the Placid Pines Senior Care Center in the Adirondack mountains of Northern New York State,” the release states. “We meet a band of spunky seniors who refuse to take old age lying down. … Jukebox features 70-year-old Johnny who just wants to buy a jukebox to liven up the place. With a little help from his friends, he hatches a plan to raise the money that will lead them all to just the other side of the law.”

The Farmington Players Barn is located at 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills. Tickets codt $22 for adults, and $20 for seniors and students, according to the release. Reserved Seats are available at both www.farmingtonplayers.org and the box office at (248) 553-2955. Emails can also be sent to boxoffice@farmingtonplayers.org.

Winners announced for artistic awards

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Area Arts Commission and the Farmington Hills Cultural Arts Division announced the winners of the 2023 Artist in Residence Award and The Nancy Coumoundouros Distinguished Service to the Arts Award.

Farmington Hills resident Mark Boyd is the winner of the 2023 Artist in Residence Award.

According to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills, Boyd has worked throughout the U.S. as a standup comedian.

He began doing local theater and eventually transitioned to voice work and on-air talent for audio books, industrial videos and dozens of Michigan-based films, the release states.

FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills residents Courtney Larvadain and Christian Hawkins placed as top-10 finalists in Michigan Women Forward’s 53 Voices Pitch Challenge, according to a press release.

Each finalist submitted a 53-second video outlining their business idea.

The public will have an opportunity to cast a vote for their favorite idea by visiting miwf.org/53-voices-finalists.

Voting is open through Oct. 11.

The release states that Larvadain is with Reveille Skin Care, “a luxury skin and body-care line providing structured neck-down regimens.”

The top three winners of the challenge are scheduled to be announced at a finalist event Oct. 17 and live-streamed via Michigan Women Forward’s YouTube channel.

The prize for first place is $7,500, with the second-place winner set to receive $5,000, and the third-place winner $2,500, according to the release.

Ted Hadfield is a studio artist and the president and CEO of Artpack Services Inc. in Farmington Hills.

Hadfield’s work is featured in collections at AT&T, Cranbrook Museum of Art, the University of Michigan, Beaumont Hospital, Dow Automotive, CS Mott Foundation and Frankle Foundation for the Arts.

“He is also (the) recipient of two Creative Artists Grants from the Michigan Council for the Arts, and a Colorado Creative Artists Symposium Grant,” the release states. “Hadfield’s work has also been exhibited at the Detroit Institute of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, and the Flint Institute of Art.” Boyd and Hadfield were set to be recognized during a ceremony at The Hawk in Farmington Hills Oct. 5, after press time.

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FARMINGTON — An officer saw a black Audi S4 traveling eastbound on Grand River, near Power, with no license plate around 9:50 p.m. Aug. 13.

The officer followed the Audi as it proceeded south on Power toward Nine Mile. The officer attempted to perform a traffic stop on the Audi at Power and Nine Mile, but the Audi did not stop and fled from the officer.

The officer chased the Audi east on Freedom and terminated the chase at Freedom and Orchard Lake roads due to the Audi driving recklessly.

Neighbor confronts possibly armed suspects

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

The victim was out of town at the time.

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They can empty these cans mechanically, instead of having somebody lift that full can to dump it out.”

According to a release from the city of Farmington Hills, homeowners with existing cans can continue to use them to collect additional trash and place them alongside the new carts for pickup.

The release states that bulk items will also be collected as part of the regular weekly pickup, in accordance with current guidelines.

“There are many homeowner benefits to using the new trash carts, which are safer and are a more efficient means to place refuse curbside,” Karen Mondora, the city’s director of public services, stated in the release. “The new carts have wheels and attached lids, and they are made of durable plastic. They’ll also provide for improved contractor safety and overall operations.”

Although the new carts were part of the city’s contract with GFL, according to The city of Farmington Hills has begun deploying new 95-gallon wheeled trash carts to residential dwellings. New 95-gallon wheeled trash carts are set to be distributed to residential dwellings in Farmington Hills through mid-October.

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

Officers arrived shortly after receiving the call, but the Grand Cherokee and Challenger were gone. Officers obtained surveillance video and still images of the suspects and the Grand Cherokee. The case was forwarded to detectives for further investigation.

Thief uses Zelle in Facebook Marketplace scam

FARMINGTON — A Farmington resident attempting to sell a purse on Facebook Marketplace for $25 reported being a victim of fraud Aug. 11.

A potential buyer asked to pay for the purse using Zelle but stated they needed the victim to send them $200 via Zelle to “verify their account.” The victim sent the money and then realized it was a scam. The victim is currently working with their bank to get the $200 back.

Check altered after being placed in Postal Service box

FARMINGTON — A resident said that he mailed a check for $200 using the Postal Service mailbox in the area

Schueller, “it was more of a timing thing of when we actually pulled the trigger.”

“But it was considered from jump street, as far as moving to that,” he said.

“That was kind of the next step in the evolution of garbage pickup, so it was put in the contract initially, to go that route.”

In a previous interview with the Press, Mondora stated that the city’s contract with GFL was for five years, with optional exten-

of Orchard Lake and 10 Mile roads but later noticed the check he had mailed was withdrawn from his account for $2,457.12 instead of $200.

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

Parking scuffle leads to disorderly conduct citation

FARMINGTON — Officers responded to the Fresh Thyme parking lot for a report of an argument between two women that ended with one subject threatening to shoot the other around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 16. The subject that made the threat left the area, but the victim provided the subject’s vehicle description.

The vehicle was located and was stopped , and the subject was irate and began screaming and causing a scene. She consented to a search of her vehicle, and no gun was located.

It was learned that the argument began because one subject almost hit the other subject’s vehicle in the parking lot, the report states. The disorderly subject was cited for disorderly conduct and was released from the scene.

sions for up to three years.

She said that GFL’s bid price was $149.40 per home per year, with an escalator for each year.

Prior to GFL, Farmington Hills contracted with Waste Management, “and Waste Management’s bid was $203.88 for one year,” Mondora said.

“I’ve had one where I live for 15 years – the same cart,” Schueller said. “It just makes

it easy for me to put all my garbage bags in that cart and roll it out each week. It’s a perfect size; it accommodates most families.”

Schueller shared another advantage of the new carts.

“It really does clean things up as well,” he said. “This is gonna tidy up, even from the curb standpoint, when you put your trash out. I think there’ll be less debris out there.”

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Interior designers offer room-by-room tips to homeowners

BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com

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ABOVE: Local interior designers recently provided tips for improving the look of rooms in a home. Pictured is a room designed by AMW Design Studio.

LEFT: Local interior designers discussed one of the misconceptions people have about home improvement projects. Pictured is a room designed by Jennifer Asmar.

Photos provided by Michigan Design Center

RIGHT: Interior designers share ways to update various rooms in a home at an event at the Michigan Design Center in Troy Aug. 25. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Asmar, from Asmar Interiors; Sherry Tattrie, from Sherry Tattrie Interiors; Amy Miller Weinstein, from AMW Design Studio; and Dawn Jacobs, from Artichoke Interiors.

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METRO DETROIT — According to some interior designers, watching home improvement shows can give some people the wrong idea.

Shows that feature homes that are remodeled and renovated can make for great entertainment, but some educational components may be missing.

As can often be the case with “reality” TV, what appears on the television screen doesn’t necessarily jive with the real world.

Jennifer Asmar is the owner of Asmar Interiors, which is based out of Birmingham.

“Everybody thinks doing design work is like HGTV — they pick what they want and then one week later it’s done,” Asmar said. “Things that are done properly take time, and things that you want done correctly need planning. It’s not a one-to-two-week project — nothing should be.”

Amy Miller Weinstein owns AMW Design Studio, based out of Birmingham, and she also wanted to set the record straight about the difference between television and real-world home improvement projects.

“It’s not like it is on TV at all, the decision-making or any of that,” Miller Weinstein said. “The timeline that they create just doesn’t even exist in the real world. … It’s very staged. It doesn’t happen in a week.”

Asmar shared a more realistic scenario.

“Everything is custom for what I do, and most designers do, so there is no standard cost or standard time frame, because we do custom projects, so everything is all dependent on the client and the level of the job,” she said. “To put a number and time on anything is not realistic. … Everything depends on what you’re doing.”

Miller Weinstein discussed the current interior design trends that she has been observing.

“I think people are looking for a simpler way of living in their house that’s comfortable and easy,” she said. “There’s a lot of great indoor outdoor fabrics right now that are pet-friendly (and) child-friendly. People don’t want stuffy anymore; they want comfort (and) ease. Whatever their taste level may be, whether it’s traditional, transitional or contemporary, there are great new materials and things

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available on the market that can address all of that.”

Living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms are popular areas for home improvement projects, and Asmar shared tips for improving each.

“Usually creating some kind of focal point in the room, whether it be the fireplace wall or an art wall, or something dramatic like that — there’s a focal point in the room,” she said of living rooms. “The bathroom should be beautifully done and according to your requirements in life. Kitchens are all about functionality, so you need to make sure you have the proper working space, the proper room to live your life the way you do. The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it needs to be not only beautiful, but functional as well.”

As for improving the look of a bedroom, Miller Weinstein suggests updating lamps and bedding, adding a bench at the end of a bed, minimizing unnecessary furniture, and adding drapery or window treatments.

“Those are all things you can do without buying new furniture,” she said. “You can even paint your furniture. If it’s old, stodgy wood pieces, painting them will sort of bring them into this day and age.”

Both Asmar and Miller Weinstein typically work on multiple rooms when hired for projects.

“Common spots people want to update right now are kitchens, primary bathrooms, primary bedrooms — spaces in general, with closeting,” Miller Weinstein said. “I get requests for lower levels — basements that they (want to) spruce up.”

Asmar shared what she thinks is another current trend.

“Most people are doing more streamline modern — not as heavy traditional,” she said.

“It seems like less is more.”

Oakland Community College offers an associate of applied science degree in interior design, and from the perspective of Michelle Pergeau-Dudgeon, who is the program coordinator of the interior design program at OCC, there is something that doesn’t get enough attention in homes.

“People underestimate lighting, and that’s a passion that I brought when I began teaching, and how I got my first teaching course was lighting and color,” PergeauDudgeon said. “That’s something I’m really pushing with my students — lighting cannot happen too early. Once that drywall goes up, it’s a lot harder for the electrician. Never underestimate the power of lighting.”

Pergeau-Dudgeon is of the opinion that interior designers are effective problem-solvers for homeowners. Birmingham resident

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Katie Prior, who decided to utilize the services of an interior designer, might agree with that description.

After going to someone’s home and seeing Miller Weinstein’s work, Prior reached out to her. That was approximately 20 years ago, and since then, Miller Weinstein has assisted Prior on a variety of home improvement projects.

Prior shared the benefit of calling on Miller Weinstein for assistance.

“You get full service, and with that, I’m referring to beginning with an overall design plan, making selections and then implementing all of those moving pieces until you have the final product,” Prior said.

Miller Weinstein shared her perspective as to why hiring an interior designer is worth the cost for those who want to improve the looks of their homes.

“My belief is that in the long run we save you money because you don’t make mistakes,” she said. “If you listen to your designer, you’re being guided properly about all the things, all the decisions. … A good designer can pluck out tasteful, timeless choices, even at a Home Depot, a Menards or someplace like that. …

(If ) you’re spending money, you might as well spend it smart.”

Asmar agreed.

“If you want it done correctly with a professional, you should listen to that professional, because doing things on your own can cost you money through mistakes,” she said.

“So if you’re willing to spend a little bit more with a designer, in the end you can end up saving yourself a whole headache and a whole list of mistakes, because we’re the professionals and we know what to do.”

Asmar can be reached via email at jennifer@asmarinteriors.com. Miller Weinstein can be reached via email at amymillerweinstein@gmail.com.

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TRAFFIC JAM AT THE ‘JUNCTION’ BRINGS OUT CAR BUFFS

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ABOVE: Fraser resident Robert Reece, in his 1965 Ford Mustang convertible, was among the car buffs who displayed classic cars at the annual Jammin’ at the Junction Sept. 23 in Roseville.

RIGHT: Jamie Victory, of St. Clair Shores, brought his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan “White Lightening KITT” to Jammin’ at the Junction.

Victory, of St. Clair Shores, is writing a book about his experiences with the van.

LEFT: Robert and Carol Reece like to take the ’65 Ford Mustang convertible to local car shows and cruises. “People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car,’” Robert Reece said.

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ROSEVILLE — Under a bright sun and across from DJ Chuck and DJ Marek spinning tunes, Robert Reece sat next to the 1965 Ford Mustang convertible he owns with his wife, Carol Reece.

Reece, of Fraser, was among the 60 classic car owners who displayed their hot rods, muscle cars and pickup trucks during the annual Jammin’ at the Junction car show held Sept. 23.

The event, on Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, was presented by the Roseville Downtown Development Authority. The show gave car buffs the chance to mingle with each other, as spectators checked out the souped-up vehicles on display.

Carol Reece usually accompanies her husband to car shows and cruises, but he did Jammin’ at the Junction solo. But not for long, as many visitors stopped by to ask him about his light blue Mustang with its 289 engine, fuzzy dice and luggage rack he bought in Nashville.

“We bought the car in 1984. The original color was midnight blue,” Reece said.

“It’s got the original ashtray, door handle, radio and horse emblem in front of it. My wife and I both drive it. Carol is the one who picked out the color.”

When they bought the car nearly 40 years ago, it came with some problems.

“We found out the frame was shot,” Reece said. “We didn’t know we bought a piece of junk then.”

The couple took it to a local collision shop, which went out of business. Therefore, the Mustang sat quiet for a long time.

“We shoved it away for 10 years,” Reece said. “We didn’t know what we were going to do with it. We had a lot of money invested in it. We didn’t know if we could get anything out of it.”

The couple eventually found two men who made the Mustang’s engine rev again.

“Jerry did all the mechanical work on it,” Reece said. “Kevin brought it back from the scrapyard. He did the restoration from the frame up. Most of this car is all new.”

The Reeces take the Mustang to all kinds of car shows and even have brought it to nursing homes for people to view it.

“One lady, when we pulled up, she said, ‘Stop that car. That’s a Mustang,’” Reece said.

“People come along, blow their horns and yell, ‘Hey, nice car.’ It’s nice that people do enjoy it. That’s what this is all about.”

Reece believes there are different reasons people enjoy vintage cars.

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psychologists and psychiatrists.

Barnett acknowledged the significant role of law enforcement, firefighters and school personnel in addressing mental health crises.

“I hope we can come up with some strong positive outcomes for the future,” she said. “And those of you who have experienced suicide in your lives: my heart goes out to you. It’s a very horrible place to be. For those of you who know somebody who may need help: please don’t hesitate to take them to an emergency room, where they can begin to receive the care they need. There’s no shame in being stressed and being suicidal.

There’s only shame in not reacting to it and helping those you love.”

Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren explained that the police often receive 911 calls from concerned parents or teachers notifying them that they have seen threats of children harming themselves on social media. Barren stated that the first thing the police would do in response to these threats is track down the individual’s identity and then send a police officer trained in crisis intervention to speak with the parents and provide that child with the resources they need.

“Time is of the essence. You know, right now, we’re in a desperate state with our children and mental health, and people who have these thoughts, often they will act very quickly to end their lives. So it’s important to give us an immediate 911 call so we can respond with our crisis intervention trained officers.”

Barren also expressed that youth ages 10-24 have among the highest suicide rates, with suicide being the second leading cause of death for that age group.

Forum members echoed Barren’s emphasis on acting soon and shared tips on noticing if someone is contemplating suicide.

Warning signs may include isolation from others, low mood or disinterest in things that used to excite them, direct comments stating that they are going to end their life or veiled comments alluding to self-harm, giving items of significance away, and saying goodbye.

Risk factors for suicide may include health, environment and physical stressors.

Tay Ford, the chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, stated that people at risk may have recently lost a loved one or are suffering from a chronic illness or a mental illness. “One in four people in this room is going to have some type of mental health condition,” Ford said.

The forum members addressed jokes

Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King presents IHeart Radio’s Jonathan “Bushman” Dunnings with the Chief’s Award, recognizing his act of heroism to prevent his friend from taking her life.

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about self-harm and suicide, encouraging audience members to take action and start meaningful conversations with the individual making those comments.

Farmington Hills City Council member Ken Massey is a chair for Farmington Suicide Awareness for Everyone, a community organization dedicated to providing resources and keeping the conservation around mental health going to reduce suicide rates.

Massey reiterated the importance of conversation around mental health and stated that one of the biggest obstacles SAFE faces is the stigma of getting help.

“We originally thought that we didn’t have the right resources,” he said. “But, ultimately, after meeting with a number of subject material experts and really investigating it, we found the research. The resources are here, and we see some of them. What we didn’t have was a way of connecting them, because of the stigma of talking about it; we couldn’t connect them to those resources.

And that’s where the educational component and our community needs to come together, decrease that stigma and get them the help they need.”

Audience members were engaged and remained active throughout the forum, sharing solutions such as bullying prevention training in schools, more mental health institutions, and stricter gun laws, specifically when it comes to renting guns, and bullying ordinances for social media threats.

Barren was commended multiple times by audience members for the professionalism and kindness officers on his force dis-

played when handling a mental health crisis for their loved one.

One of the audience members, Anitra Rice, of the FOL Foundation, shared the inspirational story of how she manages to find joy and beauty in life after losing two of her sons to suicide. Rice is a therapist and also sees a therapist. She attributes her strength to seeking professional mental health help,

being intentional, taking mindfulness classes and her faith.

“It’s not easy,” she said. “I think the biggest thing that I’ve learned and continue to learn is that I can hold space for joy and the deep sorrow. And the more that I turned towards my pain, with love, compassion and empathy, the deeper I feel joy, and you can’t have one without the other. So I’m able to stand in the sorrow, stand in the despair, stand in the question, stand in the uncertainty and embrace it.”

Suicide and mental health resources mentioned in the forum: • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

• Ambrosial Soul Lifting LLC, by Onisia Martin, www.ambrosialsoul.com.

• The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, https://afsp.org.

• Farmington Hills SAFE, www.facebook.com/Farmington SAFE. • The FOL Foundation, www.thefolfoundation.org.

• The John D. Dingell Veterans Affairs Medical Center, www.va.gov/detroit-healthcare.

• Oakland Community Health Care, www.oaklandchn.org/201/Men tal-Health.

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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 FARMINGTON, MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the City of Farmington who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at mi.gov/vote.

The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 23, 2023.

After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City of Farmington Clerk’s office, located at 23600 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335 at the following times: •

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the election will be conducted in all voting precincts of the City of Farmington for the purpose of electing candidates for the following office: FARMINGTON CITY COUNCIL - Two four-year terms, one two-year term Full text of the ballot may be obtained at the City of Farmington Clerk’s office, 23600 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335, telephone: (248) 474-5500. A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote.

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Valentina Lucaj, Alex J. Meyers and Mary Newlin running for the three open spots on Farmington Hills’ City Council.

The official election date is Tuesday, Nov. 7.

There is no mayoral race in Farmington this year. Although Johnna Balk, Joe LaRussa and Kevin Parkins are each part of the City Council ballot, it is not a contested race, as there are three open spots and they are the only three candidates.

“Everybody’s (going to) be in, which is nice,” said Farmington City Clerk Meaghan Bachman. “Every candidate will advance to an elected position here.”

Although it is not a contested race, depending on the candidates’ aspirations, there could still be incentive, as the top two finishers are elected to a four-year term, and the third-place finisher to a two-year term.

Smith shared details about the absentee ballot deadline.

“We can mail a ballot up until the Friday before the election up until 5 o’clock; after that time, they can come in in person,” she said. “The Saturday before the election we’re open 8:30-4:30, and then on that Monday prior to the election, they still have until 4 p.m., or they can come in and obtain an absent-voter ballot. And if they come in on

Monday, they are required to vote the ballot here in City Hall and just turn that right back in. They can’t leave with the ballot on Monday.”

Another option available to voters could shake things up this year and for years to come, regardless of whether it’s a local election, a gubernatorial or a presidential race.

Smith said that Oakland County is piloting early voting for local elections this year, which provides a variety of options for those who prefer to cast their vote in-person.

“Oakland County decided to pilot that this year and Farmington and Farmington Hills voters, we are kinda lumped together as one of the sites that the county identified,” she said. “Early voting is nine days prior to the election … so it’ll be Oct. 28 through Nov. 5. The hours will be 8:30-4:30 on all days, including the weekends, with the exception of that Thursday, which is Nov. 2. …

They’re (going to) keep that open from 12 until 8 p.m.”

Smith said that the same Election Day rules apply when it comes to early voting.

“They would get the ballot right then and there, vote it, and they would be able to put that through a tabulator,” she said. “If they had an error on their ballot they would have the opportunity to spoil it, (and) on Election Day get a new ballot.”

Smith is a proponent of the early voting option.

“I think it’s another option for voters to

get their votes in, to vote their ballot, put it through a tabulator, (and) have the option if they made an error to correct that error,” she said. “That’s one thing you really don’t have with absentee voting. … I think the other advantage is it runs through weekends too. … it gives people those extra days and weekends to get in there and have that opportunity. I fully support the early voting concept.”

Smith said that the county will be gathering data to try to determine things such as whether there will be a split between early voting and absentee voting and if it lightens things up on the regular election day.

Bachman is also on board with the concept.

“It’s a nice option to have,” she said. “Of course we have absentee voting for voters, but some electors like to actually put their ballot into the tabulator.”

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Oakland County voters also have the option of casting a ballot at the Waterford Activities Center, located at 2800 Watkins Lake Road in Waterford.

For more election information, visit fhgov.com, farmgov.com., or oakgov.com.

The phone number for the Farmington City Clerk’s Office is (248) 474-5500.

The number for the Farmington Hills City Clerk’s Office is (248) 871-2410.

“If they’re unsure about anything, please give us a call,” Bachman said. “We’re here to help and direct them to the proper channels, on where to go to vote, how to get an absentee ballot, or information about early voting. … We’re here to help the voters, guide them along and make it a smooth, easy process for them.”

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NATURE-BASED LEARNING ON THE RISE IN MICHIGAN ‘IT REALLY BUILDS RESILIENCE, AND KIDDOS UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE PART OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM’

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METRO DETROIT — Constantly inundated by technology, today’s kids are spending much of their free time hunched over a screen inside instead of playing outdoors.

Parents, on the other hand, are busy looking for experiences that will allow their children to unplug and get active, sparking the demand for nature-based schools and programs across the nation.

The drive to offer kids hands-on learning experiences outdoors — commonly referred to as the forest school or nature school movement — is a trend that’s gaining momentum nationwide, including in Michigan. In these schools and programs, children spend most — or all — of their time outside.

Last year, the Farmington Hills Nature Center at Heritage Park opened a Nature Preschool for children ages 3-5.

“We use the outdoors as our classroom, so we’re really building skills in a real-world learning environment. Skills like resilience, social skills, building a classroom community, and building a respect and curiosity for nature,” said Nature Center Supervisor Ashlie Smith.

Students at the Heritage Park Nature Preschool — a state licensed child care center with preschool teachers who are Forest School Certified — learn outside every day for the entire half-day class period they sign up for. If severe weather occurs, class activities are moved into a licensed classroom at the Nature Center.

“It’s meant to be very immersive, where children are learning throughout multiple seasons. … They’re here every day, all winter and on rainy days too … so it really builds resilience, and kiddos understand that they are part of the world around them,” said Smith.

To some, it may look like children at the Heritage Park Nature Preschool are simply playing outside for hours each day, but Smith said their time outdoors helps develop valuable skills and fosters traits like resilience, leadership, problem-solving and perseverance.

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room is different every time they come in, which really builds their ability to become self-sufficient and empowers them in their learning,” she explained.

In 2019, Bailey Lininger opened Firefly Forest School to better connect students with the natural world.

“Both parents and educators want kids to experience an unplugged childhood as much as they can — one where they can dig for worms, balance on fallen tree trunks and splash in puddles,” said Lininger, the director of Firefly Forest School.

Firefly Forest School provides southeast Michigan children ages 3-10 with immersive, nature-based learning through enrichment programming from nature preserves in the metro Detroit area.

“We love being able to complement a more traditional experience at a more traditional school with some time to just run and be free and play and climb and build and dig and do all the things that are a really important part of being a kid,” Lininger said.

Every class is held entirely outdoors every day, rain or shine, even in the chilly win-

ter temperatures.

“We’re not just going outside for 20 minutes to play at recess or only when it’s nice and sunny and 75 degrees. We really work with our families and our kids to embrace all weather,” Lininger said.

Armed with the proper attire and outdoor gear, students are taught how to embrace the world around them as it is and use it as their classroom.

“The more time for unstructured play that you give kids in the natural world, the more creative they are, the more they learn, the more they deepen their growth and fine motor skills, the more they are able to explore and learn independently instead of just being guided, and the more opportunities they are given to be creative problem solvers, to think critically about things, to learn to be adaptable and flexible,” added Lininger.

Students are free to run, jump, splash and explore and, in the process, they are constantly learning and growing.

“One of the things that we really focus on in our program is instilling a sense of selfefficacy and capability in our kids. We’re really focused on giving our kids the chance to feel competent and capable — that’s something that we see a ton of growth in,” Lininger said.

“We see a lot of confidence too.”

LEFT: The Farmington Hills Nature Center’s Heritage Park Nature Preschool preschoolers build with snow outside.

BELOW: Farmington Hills Nature Center’s Heritage Park Nature Preschool lead teacher Sharon Detter reads a story to students.

Photos provided by Farmington Hills Nature Center’s Heritage Park Nature Preschool

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mother, ‘Can you help me to write a book?’

She started helping me. She got sick. She passed away. When I got White Lightning II, I started writing again.”

One fun experience was participating in this year’s St. Clair Shores Memorial Day parade.

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yelling, ‘White Lightning. Hey, Jamie!’” Victory said. “I never had so much fun.”

Victory has a daily ritual with the vehicle.

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Not far away from Reece, Jamie Victory was “Jammin’ at the Junction.” Victory — well-known in St. Clair Shores for his disc jockey skills and fashionable Detroit Tigers uniform — displayed his Dodge 2013 Grand Caravan he calls White Lightning KITT. It’s written on the front window, high enough so he can see when driving.

He got the “KITT” nickname from the 1980s television show “Knight Rider,” starring David Hasselhoff. Victory has owned three different vehicles he has called “White

Lightning,” named after a “bad storm.”

“I was looking out my back door, and it looked like white lightning,” Victory said.

Victory has decorated his van with fuzzy dice and two stuffed animal tigers that pay homage to his favorite sports team. He also has a large teddy bear that fits snugly into the passenger seat. It keeps the memory of his mother alive.

“I got this teddy bear from a biker picnic,” he said. “I named it after my mom, Teddy.”

Victory plans to share his stories about White Lightning with others. He’s in the process of writing a book called “Adventures of Jamie Victory and White Lightening III KITT.” “I’m almost there. It should be out soon, hopefully,” he said. “I asked my grand-

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‘Angels of Bataan’: Story of female Army and Navy nurses who were prisoners during WWII, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 2 p.m. Oct. 22, Mercy High School, 29300 W. 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 893-3513

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Victorian walks: 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in October, meet at Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty St. in Farmington, downtownfarmington.org Food pantries: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every third Saturday of month, Tawheed Center of Farmington Hills/Muslim Family Services, 29707 W. 10 Mile Road, (248) 252-6962 • 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays by appointment, CARES in Farmington Hills, 27835 Shiawassee Road, (248) 474-8231, caresfh.org Thursday Afternoon Club: STEM projects, healthy activities and more, grades 3-5, 4 p.m. every Thursday until Nov. 30 (except Nov. 23), Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, register at farmlib.org

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Asphalt

Brick Work

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Hauling also available.

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Accept all major credit cards.

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ELITE RENOVATIONS, LLC.

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Home Improvement

Same-Day-Service!

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LET US DO THE WORK!

Father & Son

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references.

Flexible hours.

Bonded & insured.

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Free-Estimates

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Free-Estimates

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Plumbing

Motor City Plumbing & Drain

Family Owned & Operated

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Sewer & Drain Service.

Remodeling, repairs, new installations.

Free estimates, senior rates.

35+yrs exp.

Call Paul

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Tree Service

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586-291-2647

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