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Southfield encourages residents to be its ‘eyes and ears’ BY KATHRYN PENTIUK Kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Antoinette Beglar has been a Southfield resident for almost 23 years. During her time in the city, she has enjoyed watching its enhancements, including

the construction of the library and art installations, such as Red Pole Park. Beglar enjoys walking through the city and admiring the beautification efforts. However, while walking late last summer from the Fracassi Municipal Campus to 10 Mile and Evergreen roads, she was struck by the amount of litter she saw just a few

steps away from an empty trash can. She described the litter scattered along the bus stop as “a great contrast” to the beauty of the Mary Thompson farm, the library, and the greenery and flowers lining the area. “I was dismayed at the sight, not only because it was a big contrast to the beautiful scenery up to that point, but also because

there was a trash receptacle nearby. It seemed to me that the litterers were without excuse,” Beglar said. “I’m appealing to everybody to respect the environment and themselves and stop littering.” Beglar added that she recently walked past the same area and noticed that it was See RESIDENTS on page 16A

Habitat For Humanity Oakland and Bank of America hard at work in Southfield BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

Habitat Oakland crews work on a “total rehab” of a home on Westover. Bank of America donated $3.1 million towards Global Build this year as part of its three-year commitment to Habitat. Habitat Oakland was presented with $40,000 to renovate homes in Oakland County. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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SOUTHFIELD — Housing affordability is a national conversation, but some groups are offering local solutions. On Oct. 26, seven Bank of America employees volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Oakland County at 20303 Westover Ave. in Southfield for the Global Build initiative, which aims to support affordable housing and revitalization efforts in communities worldwide. Bank of America presented Habitat Oakland with $40,000 to renovate homes in Oakland County. “We really value this partnership with Bank of America. They’ve been supporting us for many years. It’s companies like this that take this responsibility seriously that really helps us to get this work done,” Ann Duke, Habitat Oakland’s chief development officer, said. Bank of America donated $3.1 million towards Global Build this year as part of its three-year commitment to Habitat. Across the world,

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The West Bloomfield Feed the Force crew delivered meals last year on Thanksgiving. Photo provided by Noach Klein

Signs with candidate names adorn the lawn of Thompson K-8 International Academy as voters head inside to make their decisions. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Southfield elects new clerk, votes to keep position elected rather than appointed BY KATHRYN PENTIUK

Local Jewish communities ‘Feed the Force’ BY KATHRYN PENTIUK

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SOUTHFIELD — Southfield voters chose a new clerk on Election Day, and they also voted to maintain the ability to choose the next one. The unofficial results are in for the 2023 election in Southfield, and 68.61% of Southfield voters (8,680 votes) decided against Charter Amendment Proposal 1, which would have changed the city treasurer from an elected to an appointed position. A whopping 70.34% (8,875 votes) voted against Charter Amendment Proposal 2, which would have changed the city clerk from an elected to an appointed position. Michael Manion, the Community Relations Director for the city, said that there isn’t much left to say in regard to the failed charter amendments. “I can tell you that it was a unanimous vote of the City Council to place the proposals on the ballot to let voters

SOUTHFIELD — While many are at home enjoying the holiday with their families this Thanksgiving, law enforcement is sacrificing time with their families to ensure the safety of others. In 2018, this thought occurred to Noach Klein and his wife, Shira, so they decided to join together with other families to provide local police forces with meals on Thanksgiving. The initiative, now known as “Feed the Force” started with dinners purchased from Kravings for the police departments in Oak Park and Southfield, delivered by a few Jewish families to express appreciation for police officers. Over the past few years, more of the Jewish community has become involved, and Feed the Force has expanded to feeding over 120 officers in nine communities: Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Southfield and West Bloomfield. Last year, Bloomfield Township joined the delivery route when Rabbi Tvsi Muller, the

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Southfield mom ‘Rises’ for cerebral palsy BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — “Process, patience, resilience.” These are the words that Miriah Perkins used to describe what motherhood is like with her 15-year-old son, Darren, who has cerebral palsy. According to the CDC, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood, affecting about 1 in 345 children. It is more common in boys than in girls, and also more common among Black children than white children. It is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. At two weeks old, Darren was hospitalized for five weeks after being rushed to the hospital where she learned that he was having seizures. When Darren was six months old, he began the Early On program at home to help him learn to sit up while working on fine motor skills. He still attends physical, occupational, and speech therapies two to three times per week throughout the year. However, it wasn’t until between the ages of 3 and 5 that Darren was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. “When I found out the diagnosis, I had every emotion, but it was a lot of guilt first,” Perkins stated. “I thought of every ‘should

have,’ ‘would have,’ ‘could have’ that anybody could think of.” After the diagnosis was a trying time for Perkins; she felt so overwhelmed due to the mental, emotional, physical, and financial effects of being a special needs mom, which was something she never seen firsthand or imagined for herself. Tammi Hart experienced a similar grieving process when her daughter Jada was diagnosed with CP. Jada was born at 30 weeks gestation, weighing 2 pounds and 8 ounces. She spent about a month and a half in the pediatric intensive care unit. Hart explained that Jada showed no signs of an issue during that time. However, around age 1, Hart noticed that one of Jada’s fingers always stayed in a bent position. She told the doctor that her mother’s intuition was telling her something was wrong, but the doctor attributed it to Jada being premature. Despite this, Jada had the ability to pick things up with her hands and sit up. “Honestly, it was like we went to bed one night, and we woke up the next morning, and her hands were clenched. They no longer would open up. She couldn’t hold her head up. She couldn’t do anything like she used to do. She was just drooling. It was like, what just happened?” Hart said. At 14 months old, Jada was diagnosed with CP. Hart and her husband were devastated. She said she went through the seven stages See CEREBRAL PALSY on page 13A

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46TH ANNUAL POTTERS MARKET RETURNS TO SOUTHFIELD

SOUTHFIELD — The largest pottery sale of its kind in the country is returning to Southfield. The preview night will be open 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. The preview night is the only time that an admission fee, $10, will be charged at the door. Parking will be free every day of the sale. The market will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3. More than 140 Midwest artists will have their work available for purchase, accounting for over 30,000 pieces of pottery. The sale has everything from pots, vases and mugs to bird baths, jewelry, sculptures and more, with prices ranging from $5 to hundreds of dollars. For information, call (248) 398-6846.

SOUTHFIELD’S NEW SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC OPENS

SOUTHFIELD — The Ira Land Family Health Center at Adlai Stevenson Elementary School opened to students, their families and the Southfield community Nov. 10. The center offers trauma-informed comprehensive pediatric services and screenings for social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences. The clinic is open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. For more information, call (313) 824-1000.

Southfield Public Schools celebrates opening of Michigan First Credit Union SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Public Schools celebrated the grand opening of Michigan First Credit Union at University Middle and High School Academies, 19301 W. 12 Mile Road, Nov. 9. The new credit union aims to provide financial literacy, smart saving habits, entrepreneurship skills and services to students and staff.

Soulful Santa Celebration planned

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with McDonald’s of Michigan and Vibe Credit Union, will present the Soulful Santa Celebration noon-5 p.m. Dec. 9 inside the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. Attendees will have the opportunity to get a professional photo with Black Santa. There will also be take-home crafts, cookies and hot chocolate. The event will also feature a vendor marketplace for holiday shopping, holiday storytelling, a Wii Spin 360 Photo Booth, face painting with Jazzy the Clown and a performance by the Impulse Dance Academy dancers. Food will be available for purchase. Tickets cost $8 for Southfield residents and $10 for nonresidents. All attendees ages 2 and up must have a ticket, and one adult must be present per family. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Parks and Recreation Information Desk at the Pavilion or online at https://bit.ly/ SoulfulSanta23. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, call (248) 796-4620.

Municipal Campus Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 5

SOUTHFIELD — The annual Municipal Campus Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place 6-8 p.m. Dec. 5 on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road. The festivities will kick off with greetings from Mayor Kenson Siver and city officials, a visitor from the North Pole brought in by the Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology marching band, and the lighting of the tree. After the ceremony, Santa will be at the Southfield Pavilion to visit with children. Visitors can also enjoy a petting zoo, ice sculptures and a University High dance team performance. Crafts, cookies and hot chocolate will also be available. Admission is free to the public.

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WATCH Multiple vehicles broken into

SOUTHFIELD — Around 11:55 p.m. Nov. 4, three vehicles were broken into in the 15000 block of Providence Drive. The targeted vehicles were a 2006 Honda Accord, a 2016 Kia Optima and a 2018 Kia Soul. It is assumed that this was a larceny attempt, as damage was done to the ignition. A 2012 Kia Rio was reported stolen from the same location between Nov. 3 and 5.

Gas furnace stolen

SOUTHFIELD — A contractor reported a gas furnace had been stolen from the job site he was working at in the 18000 block of South Drive sometime between 5 p.m. Oct. 31 and 5 p.m. Nov. 1.

Parking lot perpetrators apprehended

SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to the 28000 block of Telegraph Road after it was reported that three individuals were seen going through multiple vehicles in a

parking lot at 6:29 p.m. Nov. 7. When the suspects saw the officers approaching, they fled on foot. However, police were able to apprehend all three individuals without incident.

Key fob deactivated after vehicle break-in

SOUTHFIELD — An attempted vehicle theft occurred between 8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m. Nov. 9 in the 21000 block of West 10 Mile Road. The owner of the 2019 Dodge Challenger reported that his vehicle was broken into and that his key fob was deactivated when he attempted to start the car.

Event House in Lathrup Village celebrates ribbon-cutting

The Event House in Lathrup Village held a ribbon-cutting event Nov. 9. Melissa Thomas, the owner of the business, brings more than 20 years of event management, production expertise and music to the new event location. “Yesterday was a huge and amazing day for The Event House. We did it. We are officially open and we just want to thank everyone who has supported us! It’s only up from here. We’re looking forward to all the events to come,” said owner Melissa Thomas. The Event House is located at 27701 Southfield Road. For more information, email melissa@theevent.house, call (248) 941-8163 or visit online at www.theevent.house.

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director of the Jewish Values Institute at the Blumenstein Jewish Learning Center and the leader of the Birmingham Bloomfield Shul, discussed a similar idea with his congregation. Muller reached out to the organizer of Feed the Force for some tips on pulling off something of this scale and was invited to join Feed the Force, adding his West Bloomfield community to the route. Muller said that joining hands with other community members who had organized the idea to give back to the police on

Thanksgiving made the process a lot easier than starting from scratch. “People enjoyed it, volunteering and being able to contribute and show their gratitude that way,” he said. The meals are catered by Chef Cari Kosher Catering in West Bloomfield and consist of Thanksgiving classics: an ovenroasted carved turkey with fixings like gravy, cranberry sauce with orange zest, stuffing, whipped potatoes and more delicious sides. Lt. Teresa Young of the Southfield Police Department expressed appreciation for this kind gesture on behalf of the department. “Feed the Force brings a touch of home

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to a group of individuals who work tirelessly to serve the public and, often, are away from their loved ones on holidays. On a day where families and friends gather to give thanks, it is nice to be thanked. Seeing the program expand over the years to other police departments shows officers that they are appreciated and not forgotten in the hustle of the holiday season.” Southfield resident Gabi Grossbard has volunteered with Feed the Force since its early years. He explained that it’s a great opportunity to give back and demonstrate gratitude to children by bringing them along for the visits. Grossbard also said that, through the years, he’s noticed that for the officers,

it’s more than just the food; it’s the act itself and the visit. “We feel that it’s upon us to show appreciation and recognition,” Grossbard said. “And what do you know? There’s already a day on the calendar that’s designated to show thanks and be grateful. We chose to use that day as a way to show our appreciation to the police departments in several cities here locally that protect us and go out of their way for us.” To donate, search Feed the Force on GoFundMe. However, organizers of the event explained that the best way to give back is to replicate this initiative in your community.

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APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #23-26

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #23-27

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

The appellant, Rand Construction representing the owner Southfield 12 LLC. is requesting the following from the Board: 1. A variance for, number of wall signs, and a wall sign not facing a major thoroughfare.(Number of wall signs allowed 1, 4 proposed. Number of wall signs not facing a major thoroughfare 0 allowed, 2 per proposed.) The property is located on the east side of Southfield Rd. between Edwards Ave. and 12 Mile Rd. at 29200 Southfield Rd. Sidwell Parcel #24-12-351-003, zoned (O-S) Office Services. This appeal is to Section 8.55(1), Article VII, Chapter 99, of the Southfield City Code, 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 appellant, Alex Sardei, Authorized Agent, representing the owner, RYCACO Development, LLC, is requesting the following from the Board: Temporary modification of off-street parking requirements where operating hours do not overlap. The property is located at 29410 Northwestern Hwy, on the north side of Northwestern Hwy, between Franklin Rd and Rosemond Dr, Sidwell Parcel #2407-326-009, zoned (B-3) General Business. This appeal is to Section 5.29(9), Article 4, Chapter 45 of the Southfield 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, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield.

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APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #23-29

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

The appellant, George Vulaj, representing the owner NG Group Homes LLC. is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

The appellant, Anthony Yardwood, representing the owner Reginald and Shiela Harbin. is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

1. To construct a new single-family residence with a non-conforming front yard setback (26 ft. proposed, 40 ft. required). The property is located on the east side of Marshall St. between Webster Ave. and Albert Ave. at 30034 Marshall St. Sidwell Parcel #24-12-279-009, zoned (R-1) Single Family Residential. This appeal is to Section 5.193, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfield 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.

1. To construct a 250 sq. ft. addition with a non-conforming rear yard setback (21’10” ft. proposed, 25 ft. required). The property is located on the south side of Winchester St. between Devonshire St. and Paul Revere St. at 21071 Winchester St. Sidwell Parcel #24-15-329-012, zoned (R-2) Single Family Residential. This appeal is to Section 5.193, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfield 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.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield.

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decide,” he stated. Janet Jackson won the clerk position with 9,324 votes, or 74.34%. Her opponent, Gabi Grossbard, garnered 25.18% with 3,145 votes. “I am happy and grateful for my win yesterday,” Jackson stated after the election. “I was very surprised at the number of voters that have faith in me for this position.” Jackson said that while it is bittersweet to leave the Oakland County Board of Commissioners office, she welcomes the changes that come with her new position and serving the Southfield community. Grossbard congratulated Jackson on her victory. “There’s a lot of responsibility in this office, and I wish her much success,” Grossbard said. “Her success is the success of the city now.” Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles, D-Southfield, spoke highly of Jackson in a press release. “Commissioner Jackson has been a real advocate and trailblazer for Black women,” Smith Charles said. “She’s had nothing but

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t isn’t the holidays until Main Street in Rochester shines with a light display that puts Clark Griswold’s house from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to shame. This year, downtown Rochester was slated to officially transform into a glimmering spectacle when the Big, Bright Light Show switch was flipped Monday, Nov. 20, during the 50th annual Lagniappe event. At 6 p.m. on East Fourth Street, the Big, Bright Light Show program was slated to begin with help from Rochester Mayor Stuart Bikson, Channel 7 and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The 18th annual Big, Bright Light Show will be set aglow with 15 colors of LED lights. The lights are a huge attraction, according to Kristi Trevarrow, the executive director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. “Especially coming into our 18th year of Big, Bright, it’s less of an event and more of a tradition. It’s always part of the holiday conversaSee LIGHTS on page 13A

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of grief upon receiving the diagnosis. Yet, while she was mourning her expectations for her child’s future, she and her husband immediately sprang into action, trying to educate themselves and find resources for Jada. Despite CP being the most common motor disability for children, Perkins said CP had a lack of recognition, and not enough people were talking about it. “They need to be seen. They need to be heard. They shouldn’t be hidden away,” Perkins said. The lack of awareness surrounding CP is what led Perkins to found the nonprofit Rise4CP, which aims to “change the way the world views Cerebral Palsy while sending a global message of recognition, inclusion, support, and equity for all.” Rise4CP was founded in 2016, when Perkins came across an Instagram post by another special needs mom who was spotlighting Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Despite being directly impacted by CP, Perkins had never heard of an awareness month for CP. Striving to spread awareness and help others struggling with the mental, physical and financial challenges of CP, Perkins has fostered a strong community of CP families. Rise4CP officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2018. In March 2021, a resolution was passed marking March 25 as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day in Michigan. “The community has been amazing,” Perkins stated. “There’s a corporate understanding of how someone may feel. Your empathy changes. Your compassion changes. It makes you more aware of the intensity of being a special needs parent. So, we get together, we talk, we laugh and sometimes we cry. But it’s a beautiful moment because we get to release and encourage each other.” Hart met Perkins through a mutual friend last year at an event that Perkins was hosting. Hart said the two immediately

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tion: ‘When are we going to see the lights?’” Trevarrow said. “Everybody always wants to come see the lights because your holidays wouldn’t be complete without that trip, and we appreciate that people have made us a part of their holidays. That is amazing to us. We have always said we are in the memorymaking business, and I think that the Big, Bright Light Show is at the pinnacle of that.”

clicked because they were able to bond over their similar experiences as CP moms. Hart mentioned that an important topic that has surfaced among the CP caregiver community is self-care and the importance of learning that it’s OK for caregivers to take time for themselves. “A lot of people don’t understand the emotional toll that it takes, because, for a lot of us, I always tell my husband, it feels like we’re on a roller coaster. And that roller coaster slows down, but it never stops,” Hart said. Hart explained that the day to day is more than just changing pants protectors, feeding them, administering medications, doing laundry, cleaning, sterilizing equipment and bottles, and managing their schedules with doctor’s appointments and physical therapy. “The big picture and the impact that it has on a caregiver physically, mentally, emotionally, it takes its toll. As caregivers, we always have to remind ourselves that it’s OK to take a break,” Hart said. Perkins stated that she has learned to “let go of the guilt” when she takes time away for herself. “I know he’s with trusted caregivers. I need some time to myself to recharge. I’m not a bad mother. I’m not a bad caregiver. I’m just a human that needs to rest.” Rise4CP honors Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month annually during the fourth weekend in March with an annual Rise4CP Gala. It hosts a walk for World CP Day annually during the first weekend in October. The walk took place this year on Oct. 8 at David H. Shepherd Park. Throughout the year, Rise4CP holds various fundraisers to raise awareness and donate to those impacted by cerebral palsy. On Nov. 28, Rise4CP will be participating in Giving Tuesday to raise funds for families affected by cerebral palsy. For more information, visit rise4cp.org. You can find Rise4CP on Instagram at @rise4cp and Facebook at #rise4cp. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070. The Big, Bright Light Show, the largest event hosted by downtown Rochester, will continue to run 5 p.m.-midnight through Jan. 21. “The lights are a great excuse to come out with your family, grab a hot cocoa, do a little holiday shopping, and just get your Christmas spirit on,” said Trevarrow. For more information, call (248) 6560060 or visit www.DowntownRochesterMI. com. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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PSLU23-0018 (PUBLIC HEARING) is a Special Use request of Tom Pustulka, EDG Architecture Studios on behalf of D Best, LLC, to permit a building addition to an existing gas station/convenience store and addition of liquor sales and a carry-out restaurant use at 24960 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-227-001). PSP23-0018 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a Site Plan Review request of Tom Pustulka, EDG Architecture Studios on behalf of D Best, LLC, to permit a building addition to an existing gas station/convenience store and addition of liquor sales and a carry-out restaurant use at 24960 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-29-227-001). Written comments may be mailed to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to the meeting. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150 or tpaison@ cityofsouthfield.com ALLYSON BETTIS – CITY CLERK Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248796-5150 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 11/23/2023

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ORDINANCE 1779 The City of Southfield has amended An Ordinance to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by revising Article 4, General Provisions and Article 15, Regional Center (RC), Zoning, of Title V of the Southfield City Code. THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: SECTION 1. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SUBSECTION (1) OF SECTION 5.28, ARTICLE 4, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: 5.28 Outside Storage (Amended - Ordinance 1664 – 9/11/16) (Amended – Ordinance 1774 – 8/24/23) (1) Outside storage shall be permitted only in the Industrial (I-1) District or as part of a government facility in the Regional Center (RC) District (including storage of heavy equipment and materials typically associated with a public works facility). SECTION 2. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SUBSECTION (1)(A)(5) OF SECTION 5.139, ARTICLE 15, REGIONAL CENTER (RC), OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS:

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SECTION 3. Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and cost of prosecution or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate, or restrain the violation. Each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall in addition become liable to the City for any expense or loss or damage occasioned by the City by reason of such violation. SECTION 4. Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid. SECTION 5. All Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor ALLYSON BETTIS, City Clerk

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PZTA23-0004 Introduced: .. 10/23/2023 Enacted: 11/13/2023 Published: .. 11/23/2023 A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE PURCHASED OR INSPECTED AT THE SOUTHFIELD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED AT 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Published: Southfield Sun 11/23/2023

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much cleaner than the last time, but she still pleads for residents to be good stewards. She said it makes her upset to see litter because “there’s this effort to enhance people’s enjoyment, and it’s very much appreciated. And then to see litter in spite of that, it seems like the efforts are not really that valued. I don’t want these efforts to beautify our area to stop, because, they may say, well, ‘People are not appreciating it that much.’” John Michrina, Southfield’s deputy city administrator, explained that the city launched the Southfield Solutions app for residents to report instances as Beglar described. Michrina said that Southfield Solutions was created using QScend Technologies to send alerts to the various departments in the city to address reports of quality-of-life issues and allow residents to request city services. Michrina said the city has found the Southfield Solutions app to be very useful as an easy, user-friendly way for people to report issues. The app is not exclusive to Southfield residents or smartphone users, though. Anyone working in Southfield or merely passing through can download the app and file a report. Southfield Solutions can also be accessed on the computer. Reports can be made anonymously, but Michrina warns that people can’t be updated on a report when it is filed anonymously. Southfield Solutions allows automatic GPS location technology, so that users can file reports of an area without knowing the address. He added that they don’t even have to describe the issue; users can just snap a photo. Michrina explained that the city has used the Southfield Solutions app since 2020 after using an unsuccessful automated customer request management tool. “We tried one that was just a total flop

before this, so we know what we want,” he said. He added that he noticed an interesting trend after the app was launched. “Sometimes the hotspots of requests did not identify problems or areas of problems. What they identified was people who found the app and really liked it. One square mile would all of a sudden have 15 complaints about dangerous trees. And it’s just because someone said, ‘Hey, this is fun. I’m gonna go for walks and report every dangerous tree.’ And it’s great because, otherwise, we spend time looking for those.” Michrina joked that they “gamify it just a little bit. I mean, it’s not as fun as looking for invisible creatures.” According to Michrina, most requests pertain to code enforcement, unsafe trees, sidewalk issues, yard maintenance, building issues, and facility maintenance repairs. Some requests, such as speeding or other traffic complaints, can be reported to the Southfield Police Department through the app. However, Michrina urges the public to call the police directly regarding urgent or emergency situations. Each department has responders to reply to reports the next day they are working. If a request sits for more than five days, then the manager of that department is notified. If the issue is not addressed after that, then the second level of the department or Michrina will receive the request, which helps create accountability and a paper trail. The city also has a 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week hotline called ‘Eyes on Southfield.’ Residents are encouraged to be Southfield’s “eyes and ears” and call (248) 796-EYES (3937) to report any code issues or violations. The Southfield Code Enforcement Department will respond to most complaints within a 24- to 48-hour time period. For more information on ways to report code violations and Southfield’s standards, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com and search “Southfield Solutions.”

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BOA employees will join hands with over 100 Habitat organizations to help build, repair or renovate homes. The company also supports Women Build projects in local communities and facilitates the Bank of America Better Money Habits program with new Habitat homeowners. Since the first Global Build took place in 2014, more volunteer efforts have taken place, engaging more than 110 Habitat organizations in the U.S., Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. “Everyone should be able to live in safe, affordable housing and to access homeownership,” Matt Elliott, the president of Bank of America Michigan, stated in a press release. “Our partnership with Habitat Oakland is dedicated to helping, not only financially but with our employee volunteers, to revitalize and stabilize thriving communities in Metro Detroit.” Duke said most would’ve torn the home on Westover down, but Habitat Oakland had a vision for the now-three-bedroom, three-bathroom home with a two-car garage. “It was a total rehab,” Duke said. A makeshift primary suite was created in the loft of the home, and a third bathroom was added to the second level. Habitat Oakland Chief Operations Officer Scott Milliken has been the main point of contact with the city of Southfield since the municipality partnered with Habitat in 2016. “We have a like-minded mission to build the community,” Milliken stated. “So it just fit that we would begin this endeavor in Southfield to both rehab existing foreclosed homes that were in the area and also to build new construction on those infill lots that were available.” Milliken added that he hopes the relationship with Southfield will serve as an example to other Oakland County municipalities that are apprehensive of Habitat’s work in their communities. Last year, Habitat Oakland completed the construction of its first-ever multifamily home and its first-ever all-electric home, a duplex in Southfield. Milliken explained that converting the lot that was originally zoned as a single-family lot was a learning experience, but the Southfield community welcomed the duplex. He added that because of that trust, Habitat is able to move forward with the plan to build three more duplexes in that same neighborhood. “Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County has been a great partner to the city of Southfield through a number of initiatives from the Rock the Block neighborhood improvement program and new affordable housing construction to the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative partnership between the Southfield Non-Profit Neighborhood Corporation, Habitat and the City,” stated Mayor Kenson Siver. “They continue to be instrumental in helping to renew Southfield neighborhoods house by house in an effort to improve and maintain property values for all Southfield residents.” For more information on Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, visit www. habitatoakland.org.

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ORDINANCE NO. 1778 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF PROPERTY: THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: 1.

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Conditionally rezone the Cornerstone Plaza Shopping Center from B-2 Planned Business to B-3 General Business, property located at 23633-23881 Greenfield Road, City of Southfield, Michigan (Sidwell Parcel 24-25-401-018)

Should any section, clause or paragraph of the ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.

All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

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LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD 2023 WINTER TAXES

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD LEGAL NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUTHFIELD BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER PUBLIC ACT 381 OF 1996, AS AMENDED

Please take notice that 2023 County and School Taxes are payable at the City Treasurer’s Office, 26000 Evergreen Road from December 1, 2023, through February 14, 2024, without penalty.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, a public hearing shall be held at Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield MI 48076 at 6:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, December 4, 2023. Individuals may also send their comments via email to jjackson@cityofsouthfield.com The City of Southfield will consider an Amended Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Brownfield Plan Various Properties, Southfield, Michigan 48075. The properties to which the plan applies are 20423 Westland Drive, 20431 Westland Drive & 20439 Westland Drive, Southfield MI. Maps, plats and a description of the Brownfield plan are available for public inspection in the Southfield Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan. All aspects of the Brownfield Plan are open for discussion at the public hearing. Written comments may be mailed to the Southfield City Clerk, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to Monday, December 4, 2023. For questions regarding this project please contact Rochelle Freeman, Business & Economic Development Director directly at 248-796-4161 or rfreeman@cityofsouthfield.com Janet Jackson, Southfield City Clerk Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 11/23/2023

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On February 15, 2024, three percent (3%) shall be added for late payment. After March 1, 2024, property taxes will be payable only to the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. IRV M. LOWENBERG City Treasurer 0394-2347

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: Councilmembers Daniel Brightwell and Lloyd Crews. ALSO PRESENT: Deputy City Administrator John Michrina, City Planner Terry Croad, Deputy Planner Tom Paison, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Attorney Dawn King, and City Assessor Justin Prybylski. Approve Reappointments Janet Stevens to the City Centre Advisory Board, Arik Rusk to the Downtown Development Board, Rosemerry Allen and Kathleen McNellis to the Parks & Recreation Board, and the Appointment of Simon Rivers to the Parks & Recreation Board Approve Reappointment of Elvin V. Barren as Police Chief Approve Reappointment of Johnny L. Menifee as Fire Chief

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Approve Committee-of-the-Whole Minutes of October 5, 2023 and October 30, 2023, and the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2023 and October 23, 2023 Approve 2024 Council Meeting Schedule

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Approve Detroit Regional Partnership Membership for 10/1/23 to 9/30/2024 Approve Acknowledgement of EV Smart Program

UNDER PUBLIC ACT 381 OF 1996, AS AMENDED

Approve Acceptance of Grant Funding of the 2023 DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant

Authorize Purchase of Neogov PowerDMS Standards for MACP and PowerPolicy Authorize Purchase of the FARO Focus Premium System Authorize Contract for Physical/Medical Examination Services – Fire Department

The City of Southfield will consider a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for Matick Auto Wash 29300/29310 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan.

Authorize Repair of Plymovent Systems for All Fire Stations

Maps, plats and a description of the Brownfield plan are available for public inspection in the Southfield Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan. All aspects of the Brownfield Plan are open for discussion at the public hearing.

Approve Proposal for Fire Station 2 & 5 Kitchen Renovation Projects

Written comments may be mailed to the Southfield City Clerk, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to Monday, December 4, 2023.

Approve Purchase and Installation of Video Server

For questions regarding this project please contact Rochelle Freeman, Business & Economic Development Director directly at 248-796-4161 or rfreeman@cityofsouthfield.com

Approve Bid for Printing the 2023 Annual Report / 2024 Calendar for the Community Relations Department

Janet Jackson, Southfield City Clerk Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. 0440-2347

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Approve Replacement of City-wide Budgeting Software Approve Michigan Municipal League Convention Expense Reports: Taylor, Houge, Banks Approve Establishment of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone PA 147 of 1992 as amended, Lahser Road/Duns Scotus Street Development Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) District No. 1 Enact Ordinance No. 1778 Enact Ordinance No. 1779

Approve Public Hearing on Southfield Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Brownfield Plan Amendment Various Properties Approve Public Hearing for Second Amended and Restated Brownfield Plan Former Northland Mall

LEGAL NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON SOUTHFIELD BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT PLAN UNDER PUBLIC ACT 381 OF 1996, AS AMENDED

Authorize Amendment to Award for the Construction Contract for Carpenter Lake to WCI Contractors, Inc The meeting adjourned at 8:27p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, a public hearing shall be held at Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield MI 48076 at 6:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, December 4, 2023. Individuals may also send their comments via email to jjackson@cityofsouthfield.com The City of Southfield will consider a Second Amended and Restated Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for Northland City Center LLC Northland Redevelopment & Hudson City Market. The property to which the plan applies is 21500 Northwestern Highway, Southfield MI. Maps, plats and a description of the Brownfield plan are available for public inspection in the Southfield Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan. All aspects of the Brownfield Plan are open for discussion at the public hearing. Written comments may be mailed to the Southfield City Clerk, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to Monday, December 4, 2023. For questions regarding this project please contact Rochelle Freeman, Business & Economic Development Director directly at 248-796-4161 or rfreeman@cityofsouthfield.com Janet Jackson, Southfield City Clerk Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.

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Approve Authorization for Emergency Repair to the Motor of Tower #5 2002 Sutphen 100-foot Aerial Ladder Truck

Approve Public Hearing for Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for Matick Auto Wash

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Approve Bid for Four (4) Bullard Thermal Imaging Cameras and Accessories for Fire

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TODAY’S HOME PURCHASE ADVICE.

Purchase Primary first: $200,000 (SFD/ OO)

Purchase multi-unit family first: $400,000 (Multi-family / OO)

Down Payment: 3.5% Down = $7,000

Purchase multi-unit a couple of years later. Purchase price: $400,000 (Multi-family / Non-OO) Down Payment 20% = $80,000

Down Payment: 3.5% Down = $14,000

Acronym Terms: SFD-Single Family Dwelling OO-Owner Occupied Non-OO-Owner Does Not Live In The Property

Purchase primary SFD the following year. Purchase: 200,000 (SFD/ OO) Down Payment 5% = $10,000

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The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, November 20,2023, through December 20, 2023. Then again starting Tuesday, January 2, 2024 through January 25, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturdays: December 9th & 16th, also January 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older. 2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with: a. A valid driver’s license. b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate. c. There is a $45.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in the application. This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana. The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R and Dequindre, north of E. 14 Mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 No resumes please. For more information, please visit our website at : www.pipefitters636tc.org

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relinquished their children for adoption, also light meal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Christian Family Services, 17105 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, Sarah@CFS-Michigan.org

DEC. 2

Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 8 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, Kerby’s Koney Island, 25050 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, and 6:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of month, virtually or at local restaurant, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org, slvoptimist@gmail.com

Free legal clinic: For low-income residents and senior citizens, 9 a.m., Southfield Human Services, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4540 The Big Rake: Clean up neighbors leaves, hosted by Mayor Kenson Siver, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., contact (248) 796-5100 or vperry@cityofsouthfield.com to volunteer words 11. Bard’s before 13. End of rugby match 14. *Cat sound 19. Manicurist’s file 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. *Nome, AK hero 24. Continental divide 25. Like old cracker 26. *Rhodesian Ridgeback’s target 27. *Old episodes of Eddie Crane’s TV show 28. Call forth 29. Two identical molecules put together 32. Rubber sandal 33. Exclamation of surprise 36. *Fido, in Latin 38. More then one crocus 40. *Canine command 41. Newspaper VIP 44. ____ beef

46. Meandered 48. Leaves at the alter, e.g. 49. Uniate church member 50. Of the highest quality 51. Open-mouthed astonishment

52. Thorny gift 53. Large book 54. Pelvic parts 55. Smart but awkward one 56. “A stiff upper ____”

DEC. 3

Brunch with Santa and His Elves: 12:30-3 p.m., Empowerment Church, 24350 Southfield Road in Southfield, more information on eventbrite.com The Magic of Hope: Magician/speaker discusses mental health, resilience and coping, for ages 8 and older, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Temple Emanu-El, 14450 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park, register at jlive.app/ events/5815

DEC. 5

Tree lighting: Also Santa visit, petting zoo, ice carving demonstrations, crafts, cookies and hot cocoa, and performances by Southfield A&T High School Marching Band and University High Dance Team, 6-8 p.m., Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4620

DEC. 13

Twisted Lemon Blues Band: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, jazzbluesconcerts@gmail.com

ONGOING

Support group for birth moms: For those who

‘From These Hands’: Art exhibition on display until Jan. 30, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, cityofsouthfield.com To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

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UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL

NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP

SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS

UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present. The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them. Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email. Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.” After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1. Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.

ATHLETES INDUCTED

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS

Photo provided by Birmingham Shopping District

Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays. The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.

EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Man arrested after pushing father off bike into road, pulling knife

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the area of Walton and Shagbark for a report of assault and battery at 5:08 p.m. Oct. 8. A father, age 50, and son, age 11, were riding their bicycles west on Walton when a 35-year-old man from Rochester Hills, who was walking on the sidewalk, attempted to push the son into the road. The son was able to evade, and the suspect then pushed the father off his bike onto Walton. A 31-year-old male motorist saw the father fall and stopped to assist. The suspect pulled out and unfolded a knife toward the motorist, who drove off and updated dispatch on the suspect’s location. The suspect continued walking eastbound on Walton. Deputies arrived and approached the suspect, who ran across Walton and was chased between vehicles before being taken into custody. The father and son declined medical treatment. The suspect was taken to the Oakland County Jail for lodging.

Drunken man refuses to leave bathroom

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of East Auburn Road for an intoxicated 31-year-old man from Troy refusing to leave the property at 10:31 p.m. Oct. 7. Deputies located the man, who was sleeping on the bathroom floor next to a liquor bottle, and knew he had warrants for his arrest. Deputies arrested the suspect, and he consented to a preliminary breath test with results of 0.14% blood alcohol content. He was transported to the hospital for detoxification, and the report was sent to the city prosecutor’s office for issuance of charges of disorderly conduct.

Law enforcement officials warn residents of scammers

NOVI — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard issued a press release Nov. 6 warning residents not to fall for the latest telephone scam in which the caller claims to be a sergeant from the Sheriff’s Office to target registered sex offenders. “This is just another variant of all of the scams that we are seeing,” Bouchard said in the press release. “The common thread is someone in a purported position of authority demands immediate monetary action on your behalf to avoid an arrest or some other feared action. This is a scam. You will never be asked to provide immediate money over the phone or via similar conveyances like bitcoin or green dot cards by real government employees.” In this most recent example, a man whose name

is on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry received a call from someone who identified himself as “Sgt. Kennedy” at the Sheriff’s Office. There is no such employee at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The phony sergeant told the man that a warrant had been issued for his arrest because he had failed to respond to a certified letter requiring him to report for a “secondary DNA profile.” A $20,000 bond with a 10% provision supposedly had been set, according to the scam artist. To avoid arrest, the man could post $2,000 using virtual currency and a QR code that “Sgt. Kennedy’’ gave him. The man withdrew $2,000 from his bank account and sent the funds from a bitcoin ATM as instructed. The fictitious sergeant then contacted the man a second time and said he would need to provide another $800 to clear up a federal warrant. A relative who was on the way to the Oakland County Jail with the money thought to call the Sheriff’s Office, and at that time the scam was discovered. The man was told to stop communicating with the suspect. The case was under investigation. Novi police issued a similar warning recently after a resident fell victim to a scammer who was impersonating a West Bloomfield police officer. The scammer said the resident was in trouble for failing to appear for jury duty, according to Novi Police Cmdr. Jason Meier.

Home security system stops invasion

SOUTHFIELD — At 6:02 p.m. Oct. 16, a home in the 21000 block of Rose Hollow Drive had a brick thrown through the window. An unknown individual entered the home but was deterred from taking anything due to the security system that was armed and went off.

Vehicle stolen during test drive

SOUTHFIELD — A car dealership in the 24000 block of West 12 Mile Road let someone test drive a 2023 Mercedes-Benz SL without an employee present at 3 p.m. Oct. 20. The suspect never returned with the vehicle.

Man robbed outside bar

SOUTHFIELD — A man leaving a bar in the 29000 block of Northwestern Highway at 10:37 p.m. Oct. 27 was assaulted, and the suspect took his phone and cash, according to a police report.

Suspect arrested for local burglaries

TROY — A suspect has been charged in connection with multiple burglaries in metro Detroit, including Troy, Royal Oak and Birmingham. The burglaries occurred between Oct. 4 and 25. The suspect, 53, became a person of interest in the

case, according to the police. Investigators said that surveillance on the suspect confirmed he and his vehicle were involved in the burglaries. At 11:27 p.m. Oct. 25, Troy patrol officers were made aware by plainclothes detectives that a possible burglary had just occurred in the King’s Plaza shopping complex, on Rochester Road, north of E. Long Lake Road. Upon arrival, officers located a damaged door handle on the rear of the building at 5100 Rochester Road. Officers checked the building and observed the cash register door open, with no cash left inside. The owner of the business responded to the scene and said that approximately $120 was missing. The suspect was taken into custody and charged in 52-4 District Court and was issued a $200,000 bond. He was charged with one count of burglary, although authorities said that additional charges could be pending.

Break-in occurs on Halloween

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 7:50 p.m. Oct. 31, an unknown suspect broke into a residence through the rear door and stole several items in the 4300 block of West 14 Mile Road.

Scissors stolen

FARMINGTON — A hairdresser at a downtown salon reported the theft of two hair-cutting shears from her workstation Sept. 28. The hairdresser reported that the shears were valued at approximately $1,000 each. The case was closed for no suspect information. The time frame of the theft was also unknown.

Man arrested for Taser at park

FARMINGTON — Officers conducting foot patrol at the Riley Park Pavilion were alerted to a 40-yearold man activating a stun gun at a festival in front of patrons at 11:30 p.m. Sept. 15. A witness pointed out the subject to officers, who contacted the subject and inquired about the Taser. The subject did not have a concealed carry weapons permit to legally carry the Taser. The Taser was confiscated, and the subject was arrested on a CCW violation.

Litter leads to traffic stop

Motorist damages parking garage gate

FARMINGTON — An officer saw a passenger in a Dodge Caravan toss a lit cigarette out of the passenger side window at M-5 and Farmington Road around 11 p.m. Sept. 20. The officer also discovered that the vehicle was uninsured, and a traffic stop was conducted. The 37-year-old female driver had a revoked driver’s license. She was cited for that, and the 33-year-old male passenger was cited for littering. The vehicle was released to a family member with a valid license.

Former employee allegedly issues threats

Resident says minibike, ATVs damage lawn

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 6:28 a.m. Oct. 28 at the parking structure at 212 S. Center St., an unknown suspect driving a Jeep Wrangler drove through the exit gate arm, damaging it.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident told police Oct. 22 that he had received verbal threats from a former employee. According to the resident, his business property has been damaged on numerous occasions, and he believes that his former employee is responsible. The case was turned over to detectives.

Driver arrested for operating while high

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 2 a.m. Oct. 26, an officer on patrol on southbound Woodward Avenue was passed by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Radar confirmed the vehicle’s speed at more than 20 mph over the limit. The officer initiated a traffic stop and noticed signs of intoxication from the driver and a bag of marijuana in the vehicle’s center console. The driver, a 21-year-old Oak Park man, admitted smoking marijuana and failed field sobriety evaluations. He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated/under the influence of drugs.

FARMINGTON HILLS — A resident made several reports Sept. 4 about minibikes, ATVs and golf carts driving on the sidewalk and their lawn on Laurelwood Court. The resident stated that their lawn is being damaged by the ATVs and minibikes. They believe the recreational vehicles are coming from a neighboring Farmington Hills subdivision. Officers responded to the area but could not locate the at-fault vehicles. This is a recurring issue, and the resident was encouraged to continue reporting it until a suspect is located.

Television taken

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 30-year-old man stole a TV delivered from Walmart to a home in the 1000 block of East Woodward Heights Boulevard. The incident occurred around 2:58 p.m. Oct. 26. The TV was meant for a 29-year-old Hazel Park woman, but the suspect signed for the delivery and kept the property. An investigation was ongoing.