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Southfield officials remember Council member

Lloyd Crews

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is in mourning after the passing of a longtime City Council member.

Lloyd Crews died Oct. 23 at the age of 51. Crews had been a member of the Southfield City Council for 11 years.

Crews’ tenure on the council began in December 2014 when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat. He then served on the council for more than a decade, winning election in 2015 and reelection in 2017 and 2021.

His latest term was set to expire at the end of this year and he had decided to not run for reelection.

New Volkswagen eLabs encourage innovation at Southfield, Birmingham elementary schools

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM/SOUTHFIELD — Students at Birmingham Public Schools and Southfield Public Schools now have access to state-ofthe-art Volkswagen eLabs — resources that promote innovation through STEM learning.

The VW eLabs are digital fabrication laboratories that provide students with hands-on opportunities with 3D printers, laser cutters and robotics systems.

In partnership with Volkswagen Group of America, the Public Educa-

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In the VW eLabs, students can create using 3D printers, laser cutters and robotics systems.

Lloyd Crews is remembered by his colleagues and friends for his political insight, ability to listen and family values.

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Lathrup Village residents to decide 2 ballot proposals

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Residents in Lathrup Village have two proposals on the ballot for the Nov. 4 election.

The ballot proposals are for a charter

amendment that deals with Lathrup Village’s election laws and a Headlee override millage proposal.

According to City Administrator Mike Greene, the city is trying to match current state election laws with the amendment.

The charter amendment’s ballot lan-

guage reads, “Shall the City of Lathrup Village Charter be amended to eliminate conflicts with the state constitution and election laws. This proposed Charter amendment would: 1. Modify the commencement date of an elected official’s term until after certification of the election results; 2. Extend the

time for elected officials to take the oath of office to allow for certification of the election results; 3. Delay the organizational meeting of the City Council until after certification of the election results. Should this proposal be adopted?”

Southfield Public Schools awarded energy grant for 10 electric buses

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Schools were recently awarded state funding for 10 electric buses.

The amount is $3.72 million, part of the Michigan Department of Education’s Clean Bus Energy Grant. The program totals $125 million and includes 23 schools and districts in Michigan.

Of that, $35.9 million is being distributed this year to add 87 electric buses and 10 propane buses to vehicle fleets across the state.

“Children and others in their communities benefit from cleaner air,” Sue Carnell, interim state superintendent, said in a written statement.

The Michigan Department of Education has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on the initiative.

The effort is part of the MDE’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan and advances toward Goal No. 3, which aims “to improve the health, safety and wellness of all learners,” Carnell said.

Due to the ongoing efforts of this program, Michigan now has nearly 900 “clean buses” that will soon be in operation.

“The commitment by state and federal governments to provide schools with more environmentally friendly buses is good for our children, good for our schools and good for our communities,” said Phillip Roos, director of EGLE.

The new buses offer benefits, chief among them less pollution. This is especially important for school buses, officials said, since the lungs of young children are still developing and may be more susceptible to fumes from diesel exhaust.

“I want all kids to have a safe ride to and from school, so cleaner air for the kids,

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An electric school bus charges in a store parking lot. More than 20 schools and districts across Michigan have received state funding for new school buses — most of them electric — which will be built this winter.

NEWS & NOTES

Candidate profiles available online

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — To read the Sun’s voter guide ahead of the Nov. 4 election, go to www. candgnews.com/newspaper/southfieldsun.

Detroit Zoo Wild Lights begins in November

ROYAL OAK — The holidays are just around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, the Detroit Zoo will once again host its Wild Lights.

Wild Lights will have various dates across the next few months beginning on Nov. 22, 23, 28-30. In December, the dates are 5-7, 11-23 and 26-31. And in January, the lights will be available Jan. 2-4. On Fridays and Saturdays, the event will be open 5-10:30 p.m. All other days it will be open 5-9 p.m.

The Wild Lights include a nighttime stroll with more than 500 displays and millions of LED lights that guide attendees through a trail.

The event includes themed zones, more than 500 illuminated animal and nature-themed displays; pop-up performances and music; Santa photos available for purchase; a camouflage art exhibition; seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats for purchase; 4D theater and glow with the show lanyard add-ons, and more.

Ticket prices may vary by date, time and demand between $17 and $27. All guests 2 and older are required to have a ticket.

Parking costs $8 per vehicle; zoo members park free. Members get 10% off Wild Lights general admission. For more information visit detroitzoo.org.

Acid attack survivor to speak at Lawrence Tech

SOUTHFIELD — Ugandan acid attack survivor and human rights activist Hanifa Nakiryowa will speak about the medical, legal and socio-economic portions of acid attacks during Lawrence Technological University’s 17th annual Harold Hotelling Memorial Lecture at 5 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Mary E. Marburger Science and Engineering Auditorium, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road. Register at ltu.edu/ academics-calendar.

Nakiryowa founded the Center for Rehabilitation of Survivors of Acid and Burns Violence in 2012 in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.

“Hanifa was attacked with acid after trying to leave an abusive marriage. She nearly died after receiving burns on a large percentage of her body,” Jessi Hanson-DeFusco, assistant professor of public policy at LTU and CERESAV board member, said in a press release. “Acid attack survivors often face overwhelming social stigmatization and isolation after recovery. Instead of hiding her scars, she bravely chose to reveal herself and fight for the rights of survivors like her.”

CERESAV currently supports a large-scale research project involving dozens of LTU students and students from other U.S. universities studying acid violence around the world.

to hold Veterans Day ceremony

LATHRUP VILLAGE HAS DDA OPENING

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Lathrup Village is looking for a new member to serve on the Downtown Development Authority board following a resignation. The term will end Feb. 1, 2028. Residents interested in serving can submit an application to aemanuel@lathrupvillage.org. Applications are due by 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Find the application at https://5il.co/2hoif.

File photo provided by the Detroit Zoo

Hanifa Nakiryowa

OAA and MAC football regular season results

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The 2025 high school football regular season has come to an end. Teams all over metro Detroit are celebrating division titles and preparing for district tournaments that kick off this weekend.

Oakland Activities Association

OAA-Red

The Oakland Activities Association Red division is widely considered to be one of the best divisions in the state. This year, Clarkston will take home the outright division crown after finishing 4-0 in the division. This is the first time that Clarkston has finished in sole possession of first place in the Red since the 2020 season, when the program also went undefeated in the OAARed. Clarkston has won at least one playoff game every year since 2021. Oxford, Rochester Adams and West Bloomfield will also all be in the postseason, and Rochester Adams will face cross-town rival Rochester in the first round.

OAA-White

The OAA-White is also a premier division in the state, and in 2025 Harper Woods earned its first division title since joining the OAA in 2022. The school went a perfect 4-0 in the White and with a win on Oct. 24, completed an undefeated 9-0 regular season. Harper Woods is also the only team that defeated Clarkston in the regular season. Birmingham Groves was the runner-up in the White and is always a threat in the postsea-

son, while Rochester Hills Stoney Creek and Rochester will also participate in postseason play.

OAA-Blue

Farmington won the Blue this season for the first time since 2014 thanks to an undefeated season against OAA-Blue opponents. The difference ended up being a 35-

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Photos by Erin Sanchez

Grosse Pointe South takes the field in a game against Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse. Grosse Pointe South won 29-7.

Farmington quarterback Vincent Pesci runs in a game against Troy on Oct. 3 of this season.

CREATIVITY, HAUNTS AND DOLLS, OH MY!

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Two Warren residents take pride in their handmade Halloween display pieces, which they’ve been creating for a number of years.

Couple Braxton Young and Kat Young have had a love for Halloween ever since they were little. Braxton’s father was even born on Halloween.

“Growing up, we were always dressed up and always decorated the house,” Braxton said.

Kat said it’s her favorite holiday.

This year, it has taken them around two weeks and counting to set up their display pieces. The pieces include a homemade spider they call Miss Velvet, a life-size coffin and mummy on their front porch, and the newest addition, a repainted dollhouse with “zombified” porcelain dolls spread out around it.

“We got the house off of Facebook, and what was it, white and pink and purple, and we painted it,” Braxton said.

“I put all the spiderwebs,” Kat said. “I hung the lights.”

Kat and Braxton said they’ve had Miss Velvet in their collection for approximately five years. Braxton said it was one of the first projects they did by themselves. The spider is made out of chicken wire, spray foam, plastic wrap and PVC pipe — for the legs — for easy storage.

The couple look to YouTube and other forms of social media for tips and builds.

“There’s these people called “Wicked Makers” on YouTube, and they just make tons of stuff,” Braxton said.

Braxton went on to say the channel started with small spiders and has

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CALENDAR

OCT. 30

Alzheimer’s programs: Learn about 10 warning signs and five reasons to plan your estate now, lunch provided, noon-1:15 p.m., Alzheimer’s AssociationGreater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph (Suite 100) in Southfield, (248) 996-1033, jbarnas@alz.org, alz.org/gmc

NOV. 1

ROWC honors Rosie the Riveters: Meet two members from American Rosie the Riveter Association at general meeting for Royal Oak Woman’s Club, also learn about Rosie statue being erected at Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak, red bandanas encouraged, social time from 9:30-10 a.m., meeting from 10-10:45 a.m. and program from 10:45-11:30 a.m., 404 S. Pleasant St., rowc.org/events, read about inspiration for statue at candgnews.com

NOV. 3

The Great Pumpkin Roll Down: Send carved or uncarved pumpkin down sledding hill, 6-7 p.m., Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road in Madison Heights, facebook.com/madisonheightsrecreation

NOV. 11

The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial dedication: Celebrate phase two expansion with unveling of Rosie the Riveter statue, also short program, appearance by

members of American Rosie the Riveter Association, and recognition of World War II veterans and Rosies in attendance, event on Veterans Day emceed by Erica Francis from Fox 2 News, 1 p.m., Memorial Park, 3530 Coolidge Highway in Royal Oak, read about inspiration for statue at candgnews.com

NOV. 13-14

Royal Oak Market: Art Fair Edition: Juried show with approximately 60 artists, also live music, food trucks and craft beverages, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., held indoor at Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E. 11 Mile Road, royaloakartfair.com

NOV. 14-16

Motor City Comic Con: Celebrity guests include John DiMaggio, Juliette Lewis, Matthew Lillard, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Amell, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Catherine Bell, Linda Blair and dozens more, also cosplay contests, iCon Tournaments (Super Smash Brothers Ultimate-based gaming lounge), tabletop game room, artist alley, panels and more, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 15 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, suburbanshowplace.com

NOV. 15

Gratitude Gala: Presented by Yoga Moves MS (provides free adaptive yoga to those with multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s and other neuromuscular disorders), includes dinner, open bar, live music, entertainment,

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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Warren residents Braxton Young and Kat Young stand near one of their homemade Halloween displays.

Crews

Crews is survived by his wife, Stacey, and his son.

Council President Pro Tem Charles Hicks has known Crews for more than 25 years, and they bonded over being in the same fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., albeit at different schools. He remembered when he first learned of Crews’ desire to run for political office, when he saw him seeking signatures to be a candidate for the Southfield City Council.

“It’s just interesting that at some point I would join him as a colleague after seeing him,” he said. “He inspired me.”

Hicks described Crews as an introvert who had an ability to turn on a switch and become very personable and caring and warm.

While he was a quiet person by nature, it was Crews’ ability to listen to others that made him an excellent council member, Hicks said.

“A lot of people talk but don’t necessarily listen to what’s being said,” Hicks said. “He was quite the opposite. He was definitely very observant and conscious of how you felt, how he could help, and he wasn’t one to just pass off. He would want to be involved.

“I think what made him best as a council person was his ability to say, ‘I don’t know, but I’ll find out,’” he continued. “Sometimes someone wants to just give you an answer to a question, but he wants to make sure he gives you the most informed answer as he could, and to me, I found that made him more of a giant in our space.”

Crews held a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree in political sci-

ence from Clark Atlanta University and a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Wayne State University. He proceeded to work in education for more than 20 years, which led him to Oakland Community College as dean and executive director for 12 years and a tenured professor of political science, according to his biography on the city of Southfield’s website.

Crews served on many local boards including the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of South Oakland County (Field Zone), the American Red Cross of Southeastern Michigan and as president of the Southfield Rotary Club. He also was a member of the Southfield Partnership Council, MLK Jr. Diversity Taskforce and was a past president of the Michigan College Personnel Association, according to his biography.

In addition to his city service, Crews was known for his work with the mentorship of young men in Oakland County as the founder of the OCC Man Up program.

“He had a passion for giving back to all, at various levels, and that carried over into his work with the community and the city,” Hicks said.

Mayor Kenson Siver met Crews 14 years ago when he was introduced to him by former state Rep. Rudy Hobbs. After learning of his interest in running for office, they arranged a meeting with then-City Councilman Jeremy Moss and learned of his interest in diversity, equality and inclusion and his work as a teacher, according to Siver.

“He was fairly soft spoken. Certainly very well educated. I never knew Lloyd to be really demonstrative. He had an easygoing manner about him,” Siver said. “Sort of a quiet sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him on the City Council and as

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“Like a lot of communities, we were founded a long time ago. Our charter outlined how our elections work and when the City Council would take effect and things of that nature,” he said. “Over the past few years, though, with the expansion of absentee voting and things like that, the state has changed when they formalize and certify elections. So, all this charter amendment is looking to do is allow for the elections to be certified before we officially onboard our new City Council.”

The Headlee override proposal looks to reset two of Lathrup Village’s millages. One would restore the city’s millage for its general operating expenses from 17.3 mills back to its maximum of 20 mills, and its millage for sanitation from approximately 2.5 mills to 3 mills.

As stated by Greene, a Headlee rollback is the reduction of a local government’s authorized property tax millage.

“So, every now and then, every year when property values rise faster than inflation, cities are required to roll back their millage,” he said. “After a few years, it starts

Buses

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drivers and the greater community is a victory,” said Katrina Morris, executive director of the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. “We are grateful for MDE and EGLE for supporting this transition to cleaner school buses.”

to drastically limit our potential to capture revenue in the city, even though expenses continue to rise. So, based off state law, we’re allowed to go ask the voters to restore our millage to our charter authorized rate.”

The ballot language reads, “Shall a ‘Headlee Override’ be adopted so that the current limitation on the amount of City taxes that may be levied against all taxable property in the City of Lathrup Village, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased as follows:

“Restoring to 20 mills from approximately 17.3001 mills, per $1,000 of taxable value (to $20 from approximately $17.3001) for general operating expenses for a period of ten (10) years, and

“Restoring to 3 mills from approximately 2.5948 mills, per $1,000 of taxable value (to $3 from approximately $2.5948) for sanitation/rubbish for a period of ten (10) years.

“If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated maximum amount of $611,909 for the City in 2026 by allowing the City to levy the maximum mills previously approved by the voters and authorized by the City Charter and State law which have been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.”

The sanitation millage includes trash and recycling, which the village has covered through a contract with the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority for its pickups of trash, recycling, brush and chipping services.

The general operating millage covers everything from administrative costs, public safety and parks to public works and the Building Department.

City Clerk Alisa Emanuel said Lathrup Village has close to 4,000 registered voters and more than 1,400 who vote via absentee ballot.

“There’s a lot that are still out there that haven’t been returned, but sometimes people just take their time getting them back,” she said.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-30

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

The appellant, Carlos Hamilton, property owner, is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

1. To construct an approximately 589 sq. ft. addition to an existing single-family residential structure with approximately 18’ 5” front yard setback proposed, a minimum front yard setback of 40’ required, a variance of 21’7”.

The property is located on the east side of Lahser Road between 9 Mile Road and 10 Mile Road at 24200 Lahser Road, Sidwell Parcel # 24-27-101-047, zoned (R-2) Single Family Residential.

This appeal is to Section 5.193, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.

This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded.

Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

Other nearby districts awarded grants include the Ferndale Public Schools, which received $1.078 million for three electric buses, as well as the Troy School District, which received $961,330 for two electric buses, and the West Bloomfield School District, which was awarded $304,741 for one electric bus.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE #2025-09

Notice is hereby given that the City of Lathrup Village Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-09, which is AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 5, TO ADD SECTION 5.17 SOLAR & BATTERY ENERGY SYSTEMS, TO REGULATE THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE , AND DECOMISSIONING OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.

The purpose of this ordinance is to permit and regulate the installation, maintenance, and decommissioning of Solar Energy Systems (SES) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in a manner that promotes sustainability, protects and preserves the aesthetic and architectural character of Lathrup Village and to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the city and its residents.

This Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, October 20, 2025. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its publication. A complete copy of the Ordinance is available for public use and inspection at the offce of the City Clerk.

ALISA EMANUEL, City Clerk

City of Lathrup Village 27400 Southfeld Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076 (248) 557-2600

Published: 10/30/2025 Southfeld Sun

Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Offce at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.

City Clerk Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-28

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

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The appellant Deborah Eagle, representing Eagle Landscaping & Supply Company, owner, is requesting the following variance(s) from the Board:

Section 5.37-1(C)(2)(b): A waiver from the minimum front yard setback for fences (60’0” required. 1’ – 5” proposed along W 8 Mile Rd)

Section 5.187: A waiver from the I-1 Building Line (no buildings, structures, parking or open storage permitted nearer than 60’ from street R.O.W. line required. parking in front 60’ proposed along W 8 Mile Rd R.O.W.)

The property is located on the north side of W 8 Mile Rd, west of Lahser, at 22108 W 8 Mile Rd, Sidwell Parcel #24-33476-060 zoned (I-1) Industrial.

This appeal is to Sections 5.169, 5.170, and 5.195, Article 4, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

City Clerk Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

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22 win over rival North Farmington earlier this season. While the Blue was competitive this year, Farmington still recorded a 49-7 loss to Clarkston and will be an underdog the farther the team goes in postseason play. Birmingham Seaholm and North Farmington will also look to make noise in district play.

OAA-Gold

Ferndale’s first-year head coach, Donovan Jackson, will end Year 1 with an OAAGold title after going 4-0 in the division. The program hasn’t won the division since 2022 and has to be excited about the future. Unfortunately, the Gold wasn’t competitive enough for any team in the division to earn a playoff spot. Ferndale went 5-4 on the season and 1-4 against non-OAA-Gold teams, including a 44-8 loss to Harper Woods. No other team in the division finished with a .500 or better record.

Macomb Area Conference

MAC-Red

The MAC-Red is one of the tougher groups in the state, and this year Romeo fin-

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LEFT: Madison Heights Lamphere takes the field in the team’s season opener against Ferndale. Lamphere won 17-14 in two overtimes.

ABOVE: Ferndale celebrates after a stop against Lamphere. Ferndale won the OAA-Gold but missed the playoffs.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

ABY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

s they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.

Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death.

But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.

Macomb/Oakland counties

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based in Roseville, serves people in Macomb,

RIGHT: Participants in the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program are paired with someone in the community who will visit with them on a regular basis. Volunteers often become close with the people they spend time with, as they get to know each other.

Photo provided by Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

LEFT: Volunteers at The Helm at the Boll Life Center pack meals that will be delivered to homebound seniors.

Photo provided by The Helm at the Boll Life Center

Halloween

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grown to make animatronics. Braxton also called them an inspiration.

“We’re not there yet, but maybe one day we’ll get there,” Braxton said.

Kat received the porcelain dolls from her parents’ house. They “zombified” them using paint and other materials. Braxton said they create a whole day centered around making decorations involving their two children.

“It’s a process for sure,” Kat said.

Kat said the coffin on their porch has been in her family since she was around 12 years old.

“That is one of my big staples that we put out just because it’s sentimental and it has memories,” Kat said.

The mummy was created by wrapping Braxton in plastic wrap and tracing his silhouette. Kat said a closer look shows indentations for the mouth and eyes.

“That’s one of my prize home DIYs,” Kat said.

The next display on their docket is an alien. So far, it has the basic body outline and a mask for the face. They work on it in their garage, which is also where most of their props are housed across the seasons.

They start the teardown the day after Halloween. Braxton said they try to get the props in the garage as quickly as possible.

“Because then we start decorating for Christmas,” Kat said.

“Mostly it’s just kind of getting everything into the garage and then slowly putting it away after that,” Braxton said.

The house can be broken down, but,

Cruz Hearing Aid Service: Turning Up Life’s Volume

For more than three decades, Cruz Hearing Aid Service has helped people improve their hearing and quality of life.

e family practice is owned by Felix Cruz along with his wife, Kathryn, and son Joshua. His son Austin and daughter-in-law Sarah also work in the business.

Felix said that while technology continues to change, the core of his work has remained the same.

“Hearing aids are getting better and smaller, but the end result depends on the human factor,” he said. “ ese are hearing aids, not hearing cures. Everyone wants their hearing back to the way it was when they were young, but age, health and medications can limit how well they perform. My job is to educate people about what they can expect.”

Braxton said, it will be a bit more difficult this year since there are things attached to it.

Braxton and Kat said they get a lot of their props from garage sales, Facebook Marketplace and other discounted stores. Some of the items, such as the spiderwebs, are specially ordered. Kat said they don’t really visit craft stores, since they don’t usually have outdoor supplies.

They suggest that first-time makers try YouTube or other sources to start out. Braxton said that while starting his alien prop, he consulted the video site. They plan on adding more props through the years.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

people from seeking help. “Even though the instruments are small and sophisticated, some still think, ‘I’m too young for a hearing aid,’” he said. “ e risks of untreated hearing loss include depression, dementia, balance problems and tinnitus.”

When patients come in for an appointment, Felix said the rst step is comfort.

“Number one, they don’t want to be here,” he said. “So we explain what hearing loss is. Sometimes it’s just wax buildup, which we can remove painlessly. From there we test their hearing, explain the results and t them with hearing aids programmed to their needs. We let them give it a test drive for a couple of weeks and see what they think—with no deposit and no contract.”

Denial remains one of the biggest hurdles. “People can often still hear, but they don’t realize they are missing critical words,” Felix said. “ e TV gets louder, or they smile and say yes without understanding what’s being said. Family members notice it rst, not the person with hearing loss. at’s why I call it the invisible disability.”

Felix noted that stigma also keeps many

“If you’re just looking to buy a hearing aid, we’re probably not for you,” Felix said. “We’re looking for relationships, not one and done. We treat our clients like family.”

Cruz Hearing Aid Service has three locations: Farmington Hills (248) 6716310, Taylor (734) 245-2361 and Waterford Township (248) 243-4830. Visit cruzhearing.com

The Youngs have a mummy display on their front porch. The coffin has been in Kat’s family since she was a child, and the mummy is a mold of Braxton.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Most of the Youngs’ display pieces are handmade.

Calendar

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silent auction and celebration of honorees, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The MINT, 27000 Evergreen Road in Lathrup Village, (248) 417-5985, mindy@yogamovesms.org, yogamovesanybody.org/fundraisers

ONGOING

Art exhibit: “Matter & Metaphor Resonates” on display until Dec. 17, main lobby of Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5100, read story at candgnews.com

‘Frozen’: Musical performed by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Nov. 1-23, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@ stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org, read story at candgnews.com

Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Mars Corporate Center, 2500 Telegraph Road in Southfield, slvoptimist@ gmail.com, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org

Jazzy Mondays: Ballroom and hustle lessons, dinner buffet, bid whist and spades, 50-50, and more, 5-9 p.m. Mondays (except holidays), Bell Events Studio,

Crews

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a friend. There were many times where we went out for dinner just to chitchat.”

Along with former Councilman Myron Frasier, Siver said they took Crews under their wings and championed him to be elected to City Council in 2013. Though his campaign was unsuccessful, a year later he was appointed to Moss’ vacant seat after Moss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.

“I think he had keen political insights,” Siver said. “Certainly we’re living in a time right now where the political norms are being broken, and I know he was appalled by some of the things that are happening. But he was a voice on council.”

Moss, now a state senator, wrote in a Facebook post that he was heartbroken by the death of his friend, describing him as an “inspiring educator,” “forward-thinking leader for Southfield” and a “cheerfully likable person to be around.”

“This is a devastating loss that feels painfully untimely,” he wrote. “He represented a continuing generation shift for Southfield leadership, which needed new and younger voices moving the city forward.”

“More than anything, Lloyd was friendly, personable, and always with a smile on his

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Free community lunches: Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center, 27500 Shiawassee Road in Farmington Hills, centralusa.salvationarmy.org/farmingtonhills

Pulse Patrol: Free blood pressure checks from 9:3011:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., (248) 691-7555, facebook. com/cityofoakpark

MI Options Medicare Assistance Program: Get free unbiased counseling during enrollment period (ends Dec. 7), one-on-one appointments available by phone, virtually or in person, (248) 262-0545, find locations at ageways.org/calendar

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

face,” Moss wrote. “I have countless memories of meetings, dinners, and other events with Lloyd holding the attention of the room. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to his wife, son, family, and many friends.”

Both Hicks and Moss highlighted the period of time when Crews served as council president, when he led the council through the appointment of a new police chief, the redevelopment of Northland Mall, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Outside of work, Hicks said Crews was a proud single father to his son for a long time and a constant anchor for his family.

“Being a single parent, being a politician — even though he was married at the time of death — he did a lot as a single father,” he said. “When you hear a lot about Black males, young Black males abandoning families, he was quite the opposite. He was very much family-oriented. He took care of his parents. His father, who is still living, he had a lot of health challenges. Lloyd made time to make sure that his son was OK, as well as his family. That’s what we’re all supposed to do, but not everybody does it.”

Crews’ viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Clora Funeral Home, 5801 E. Seven Mile Road in Detroit. The funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, at the Second Ebenezer Church, 14601 Dequindre Road in Detroit. The public is welcome and invited to attend

Football

ished with a 5-0 Red record with a division title for the first time since 2021. Romeo started the season 0-2 with losses to Rochester Adams and Grosse Pointe South, but then won the team’s next six games and will look to make a run in the postseason. Macomb Dakota, Utica Eisenhower and Sterling Heights Stevenson will all participate in the playoffs as well.

MAC-White

Since moving from the Red to the White in 2022, Grosse Pointe South has won the MAC-White every season. This year will mark four consecutive division titles for South; however, the team did suffer a 2522 loss to MAC-White foe St. Clair Shores Lakeview. Utica, Lakeview, and Roseville will also participate in postseason play, and Roseville will face Grosse Pointe South in Round 1.

MAC-Gold

Warren Fitzgerald has been a consistent regular-season threat for several years now, but hasn’t won a MAC-Gold title since 2021. After a 5-0 Gold record, Fitzgerald is back on top of the division and will be looking to carry that momentum forward into district play. Marysville and Madison Heights Lamphere also had solid seasons in the MACGold and will play in the postseason.

MAC-Silver

Last season, Marine City was one of

the bigger stories in the state due to a run that took the team all the way to the state semifinals. Marine City ended up losing to Jackson Lumen Christi, the team that ended up winning the Division 6 state title, but this year is in position again to advance in the postseason. Marine City went 5-0 in a Silver division that will have one other postseason participant in 7-2 Center Line.

MAC-Blue

Port Huron Northern moved from the White to the Blue in 2022 and now has won the division title in three out of four seasons. Northern beat its two biggest competitors in the division, Port Huron and Warren Cousino, by scores of 21-7 and 35-22 respectively. Cousino, Port Huron and Warren Mott all have seats at the postseason table as well, thanks to all three schools finishing with better than .500 records.

MAC-Bronze

Two seasons ago, Madison Heights Madison went 0-9 and the school brought in coach Kyle Gary to try to right the ship. Last season, the school went 3-6, and in 2025 Madison celebrates a MAC-Gold title. The program went from 0-5 to 5-0 in division play in just two seasons and will look to carry that momentum into the postseason. Hazel Park, Clawson and Clinton Township Clintondale will also play in Districts as the Bronze takes four teams to the playoffs.

For playoff matchups and times, visit MHSAA.com.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld Planning Commission will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld, to wit:

PCZR25-0003 (CONDITIONAL REZONING) is a request of Abro Plaza Southfeld LLC, to conditionally rezone the parking lot parcel on the south side of Edwards Avenue west of Greenfeld (Parcel 24-12-479-031) and the west 20 feet of 29095131 Greenfeld (Parcels 24-12-480-025, -026 & -028), Southfeld, Michigan from P Parking and B-3 General Business to RM Multiple Family (Low Rise).

PZR25-0003 (REZONING) is a request of Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, to rezone 4 parcels on Westhaven Ave (Parcels 24-34-454-013, -014, -021 & -023) and 2 parcels on Westhampton Ave (Parcels 24-34-454-003 & -004), Southfeld, Michigan from R-1 Single Family to RT Attached Single Family.

PSP25-0007 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, to construct a two-family attached residential building on a vacant lot on Westhaven Ave (Parcel 24-34-454-023), Southfeld, Michigan.

PCZR25-0004 (REZONING) is a request of Costco Wholesale Corporation, to conditionally rezone 100 & 200 Galleria Offcentre (Parcels 24-17-176-008 & -009), Southfeld, Michigan from RC Regional Center to B-3 General Business.

PSLU25-0009 (SPECIAL USE) is a request of Costco Wholesale Corporation, to construct and operate a gasoline station at 100 & 200 Galleria Offcentre (Parcels 24-17-176-008 & -009), Southfeld, Michigan.

PSP25-0008 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Costco Wholesale Corporation, to demolish the existing offce buildings at the site and construct a Costco Wholesale warehouse store and Costco Wholesale gasoline station at 100 & 200 Galleria Offcentre (Parcels 24-17-176-008 & -009), Southfeld, Michigan.

PSP25-0009 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Metrobloks, LLC, to construct a new data center on a portion of a vacant parcel along the east side of Inkster Road between W 11 Mile Road and I-696 (Parcel 24-18-351-011), Southfeld, Michigan.

PSLU25-0010 (SPECIAL USE) is a request of 411 Physical Therapy to operate a pharmacy as a tenant within an existing offce building at 23265 Northwestern Highway (Parcel 24-26-476-012), Southfeld, Michigan.

Written comments may be mailed to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfeld, MI 480372055, prior to the meeting.

Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150 or tpaison@cityofsouthfeld.com

JANET JACKSON – CITY CLERK

Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Offce at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services

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Seniors

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Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Community Outreach Coordinator Stacey Conte.

“Our whole goal is to help seniors and disabled adults to stay in their own homes,” Conte said.

While they prioritize those who are low income or don’t have family nearby, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers does assist some people who don’t fall into either of those categories. Conte said volunteers will do things like light housework, minor home repairs and yardwork; provide respite care for family caregivers; and take program participants to medical appointments.

“We try to customize our services to what our volunteer skill set is,” Conte said.

One of their most popular services is their companion program. Conte said a senior is matched with a volunteer based on shared interests and geography, and the volunteer will connect with the senior either through weekly or bi-weekly home visits or phone calls.

“That’s one of our most popular services,” Conte said. “A lot of people are isolated and lonely, especially since the (COVID-19) pandemic.”

Conte said it’s not uncommon for volunteers and seniors to become close; in some cases, they find themselves being invited for holiday meals or birthday celebrations.

“A lot of them become really good friends,” Conte said.

The group runs background checks on volunteers and sends a representative with the volunteer on the first visit, Conte said.

To volunteer or to receive services from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

Catholic Charites of Southeast Michigan, which serves residents of Oakland and Macomb counties, offers a similar program, called the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.

Carmela LaCommare, program manager for the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, said they pair volunteers age 55 and older with seniors or disabled individuals age 21 and over for friendly visits.

“It helps older adults who are homebound,” LaCommare said. “Our older adults

NOTICE OF BIDS

The City of Southfeld will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: #25-062, Installation of VFDs at 46 District Court, November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM Local Time. Specifcations are available on www.mitn.info . NIGP codes are 03113 and 03167; 99247 and 91450. Questions contact the Purchasing Department at purchasingdept@cityofsouthfeld.com.

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CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-25

in our community sometimes don’t have family members nearby.”

Volunteers are matched with participants based on similar interests, skills or hobbies. Besides providing companionship, volunteers might take participants to medical appointments or the grocery store, or out to lunch or to bingo or other events.

LaCommare said the average age of their volunteers is 80, and they have one vol-

unteer who just celebrated her 91st birthday. “It’s an awesome program,” LaCommare said. “Seniors understand each other.”

LaCommare said they currently have a waiting list and need more volunteers.

Volunteers undergo an extensive background check and training, she said.

To volunteer or have a volunteer assigned to you, call (248) 537-3300. See SENIORS on page 16A

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-27

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

The appellant, Kevin P. Farrell of Great Day Improvements, LLC., representing the owner, Benay Dabney, is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

1. To construct an approximately 120 sq. ft. attached sunroom (Category II) to a legal nonconforming single-family residence with a non-conforming rear yard setback (16 ft. proposed, 35 ft. required, a variance of 19 ft.).

The property is located on the east side of Lady K Court between Tyler Street and Idensbrook Court and south of Isleworth Point at 28416 Lady K Court, Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-18-177-041, zoned (R-4) Single Family Residential.

This appeal is to Section 5.193, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

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City Clerk Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

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The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Jim Marks, owner of Marks Green Revocable Trust, is requesting the following waiver from the Board: 1. To expand an existing (approximately 308 sq. ft.), attached one-car garage into a two-car(approximately 454 sq. ft.) garage with a non-conforming total side yard setback of 17’8” total sidesand 7’8” on the least side proposed, 20’ total sides required and 8’0” minimum least side required, avariance of 2’4” total sides and 4” least side).

The property is located on the west side of Chelmsford Road between Webster and Rock Creek at 29909 Chelmsford Road, Sidwell Parcel #76-24-11-401-004, zoned (R-A) Single Family Residential.

This appeal is to Section 5.193, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

City Clerk Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

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LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-19

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

The appellant, Kevin Carrithers - Fast Signs, representing the Excelsior Riverwood Research Center property manager, Steven Pustelnik, is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

1. A waiver for one (1) wall sign not facing a major thoroughfare frontage proposed (0) zero wall signs not facing a major thoroughfare frontage permitted).

The property is located on the south side of Ten Mile Road between Telegraph Road and Beech Road at 24471 Ten Mile Road, Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-29-201-006 zoned (O-S) Offce-Service District.

This appeal is to Chapter 99, Article VII, Section 8.55(1), more commonly known as the Sign Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

City Clerk

Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

VW eLabs

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tion Foundation in Chattanooga funded these labs through a $1.8 million contribution. They are the first elementary schools in Michigan to have VW eLabs.

“We are proud and excited to partner with the Public Education Foundation and Volkswagen, who have made this generous investment that will serve generations of our students,” Birmingham Public Schools Superintendent Embekka Roberson wrote in an email. “One of our accomplished science teachers, Doug Baltz, is an Albert Einstein Fellow, which has placed him in national spaces and conversations about science education. Through Mr. Baltz’s connections, Birmingham and Southfield were identified as ideal locations for this next phase of the program. Our staff expertise, student enthusiasm and community support made Birmingham schools a natural fit for the program.”

VW eLabs opened at Birmingham Public Schools’ Beverly Elementary, Bingham Farms Elementary, Covington Middle School, Greenfield Elementary, Harlan Elementary, Pembroke Elementary, Pierce Elementary, Quarton Elementary and West Maple Elementary; and Southfield Public Schools’ Adler Elementary, Stevenson Elementary, Thompson K-8 International Academy and University K-12 Academy.

Jennifer Martin-Green, Southfield Public Schools superintendent, said that “the earlier we are able to expose scholars to real-world application, the better opportunities they have to select career pathways in the later grades. This gives us an opportunity to allow them to explore with tools that industry professionals are currently using in an environment that is controlled and safe.”

Digital fabrication laboratories give students the space to make their digital designs into innovative physical creations.

In addition to gaining skills in technology, students have the opportunity to grow skills that will help them in their careers — such as creativity, adaptability and collaboration.

“These facilities will provide our youngest learners with a leg up in learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fundamentals to help prepare them for jobs that don’t even exist yet,” Roberson wrote in an email.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Seniors

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Grosse Pointes/Harper Woods

Residents in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods age 55 and older can turn to The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms for companionship through the Friendly Reassurance Program. Volunteers are paired with seniors and must have at least monthly communication with each other, although Helm Case Coordinator Allie Short said most talk two to four times per month. Some volunteers stay in touch with by phone, but Short said home visits are possible as well.

“The goal of the program is to decrease isolation and loneliness,” Short said. “We (also) want to get a sense of how the person is doing and see if they need any supports outside of connection.”

Volunteers also benefit.

“Volunteerism is another way to combat loneliness and isolation,” Short said. “We feel better ourselves when we’re giving back.”

The Helm offers Meals on Wheels to local seniors, but thanks to a recent grant, they’ve been able to add extra deliveries of either prepared dishes or boxes of produce, in conjunction with Edibles Rex and Eastern Market. Short said they try to have volunteers deliver these meals while the senior is home, so the volunteers can check on them and make sure everything is all right.

“Sometimes that food delivery turns into a bit of conversation,” Short said. “It’s one more time a week they’re able to have a friendly visitor and a delicious meal.”

To participate in the Friendly Reassurance Program, call Short at (313) 649-2106 or email her at ashort@helmlife.org. To volunteer for Helm programs or to be added to

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the meal delivery list, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.

“We care,” Short said. “We want to (get to) know you… So please call.”

To find other local support resources for seniors and their families, call the National Institute on Aging’s Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

GETTING IT RIGHT

C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews. com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.

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CITY

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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-29

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

The appellants, Nico Gatzaros and Radiant Sign Company representative Paul Weinstock, representing Maria Gatzaros, owner of International Market Place Inc., are requesting the following waivers from the Board:

1. To replace an existing ground support sign with an approximately 50.5 sq. ft.in area and 11.25 ft. high electronic changeable copy sign not facing a major thoroughfare proposed, 0 permitted); and

2. To install an additional (total of two) new garden ground sign, that which is facing a major thoroughfare, approximately 88.85 sq. ft. in size and 5’8” in height proposed, the(one) garden ground sign shall not exceed a height of (5’) fve feet permitted, a variance of (8) eight inches in height).

The property is located on the northeast side of Northwestern Hwy. between Franklin Rd. and Rosemond Drive at 29244 Northwestern Hwy. Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-07-326-030, zoned (B-3) Neighborhood Business District.

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APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE#25-26

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Allied Signs, representing the owner Dean Koulouras, President of Sundance Inc., is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

1. A waiver for an approximately 9.96 sq. ft. additional Taco Bell letters sign, for total of two wall signs per major thoroughfare frontage proposed, one wall sign per major thoroughfare frontage permitted, a variance of 1 wall sign).

The property is located on the south side of 12 Mile Road between Telegraph Road and Lockdale Street at 24705 W. 12 Mile Road, Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-17-201-074, zoned (B-3) General Business District.

This appeal is to Chapter 99, Article XI, Section 8.60, (2)(a)(i) more commonly known as the Sign Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

City Clerk Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

This appeal is to Article XI, Section 8.59(3) (a, b, c), Chapter 99 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Sign Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

City Clerk Janet Jackson

Published: Southfeld Sun 10/30/2025

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld City Council will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld, to wit:

PSLU25-0008 (SPECIAL USE) is a request of Worldwide Equipment Sales of Michigan, LLC, to operate a Tow Truck vehicle dealership at 21380 Telegraph Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-33-301-004).

PTZA25-0006 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT) is a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 4 – Section 5.22-5 Public Art Requirement to update the budget for public art required for projects.

PTZA25-0007 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT) is a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 2 – Defnitions, Article 18 – General Business (B-3), Article 19 – Light Industrial Districts (I-L) and Article 20 – Industrial Districts (I-1) to provide for regulations for frearms sales establishments and frearms shooting ranges.

AMENDMENT TO SUSTAINABLE SOUTHFIELD 2.0 COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN is a proposed amendment to incorporate the recently adopted Southfeld Downtown Development Authority 2025-2030 Strategic Plan as an addendum to the Master Plan.

Written comments may be mailed to the City Clerk’s Offce, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfeld, MI 480372055, prior to the meeting.

Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150 or tpaison@cityofsouthfeld.com

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Carpentry

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ALLENCEMENT

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ROMA

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ROYAL

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Cleaning Service

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Decks/Patios

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Electrical

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CASTLEELECTRIC

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Gutters

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Gutters

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Cement

Chimney Service

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Lawn Maintenance

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Painting

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Painting

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Plumbing

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Powerwashing

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AUCTION

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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Plumbing

Southfeld Voters are Saying ...

“If it Ain’t Broke ... Don’t Fix It!”

Re-Elect Southfeld Mayor Ken Siver

Ken’s Priorities for Southfeld

n Lower Tax Burden By Growing Southfeld’s Tax Base

n Develop More Housing to Increase Supply & Thus Lower or Stabilize Rent/Purchase Costs

n Find Alternative Uses for Vacant Offce & Commercial Spaces

n Complete Northland Re-Development

n Attract New Residents & Businesses

n Complete Neighborhood Street Replacement Program

n Open New Municipal Aquatic Center in 2026

n Stiffen Code Enforcement to Maintain Southfeld’s Appearance Standards

n Continue Initiatives to Make Southfeld more Walkable & Bicycle Friendly