5/29/25 Southfield Sun by C & G Newspapers

Southfield native Selma Blair accepts key to city

Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver presents Selma Blair with the key to the city May 16 during a luncheon at the Westin Southfield-Detroit.

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Selma Blair has come a long way from her roots in Southfield to be a Hollywood actress, but she returned to the city in order to accept one of its biggest honors.

Blair, known for her roles in “Legally Blonde,” “Cruel Intentions” and “Hellboy,” was given the key to the city of Southfield by Mayor Kenson Siver during a special luncheon on May 16, which also was proclaimed as “Selma Blair Day.”

“(Southfield has) meant so much to me as the only city I ever lived before I grew up,” she said during the presentation. “It’s the only city I was ever loved in by my mom and my sisters and the city around me.”

Blair, 52, has received a number of honors in her life, including being named one of Time magazine’s People of the Year in 2017, a Glamour’s Women of the Year recipient in 2023, a New York Times bestseller for her memoir “Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up” and the Competition Contestant award from the People’s Choice Awards in 2022.

Blair told C & G Newspapers that getting a key from her hometown means just as much as any of those honors.

“The People’s Choice Awards was a huge moment to realize, ‘Oh my God, people actually ever think of me,’” she said. “This was my only home before college. I never lived anywhere else. Same house, and I loved this city. … I got to really develop a lot of my foundation here. … It means so much to me.”

Siver said it was exciting to be able to present Blair with the key, something the city doesn’t do often.

HELP URGENTLY NEEDED AS SITUATION IN HAITI WORSENS

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI

akozlowski@candgnews.com

A mission group to Haiti that includes churches in Sterling Heights, Southfield and more is sounding the alarm on the plight of the country — the poorest in the Western Hemisphere — as gangs have captured the town of Mirebalais, once a safe haven.

METRO DETROIT —

A letter by Kesner Gracia, an Episcopalian priest in Haiti, described the scene in April.

“Haiti has become a veritable human slaughterhouse,” he wrote.

“In Mirebalais, the streets are littered with corpses. … Unspeakable scenes of terror unfold before our very eyes.”

Haiti Outreach Mission, a Troy-based nonprofit, has been wiring funds to partners in Haiti since it’s no longer safe to travel there. Projects include medical and dental clinics, a lab and pharmacy, water purifiers, and funding for food, shelter and supplies.

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C & G Newspapers staffers recognized with 17 journalism awards

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Seven C & G Newspapers staffers received 17 awards from the Society of Professional Journalists-Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism awards and the Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.

Nearly 300 awardees were announced by SPJ Detroit at its Excellence in Journalism banquet at the San Marino Club in Troy May 14. The C & G journalists won their awards in the Print Class C division.

Maria Allard, a staff writer for the Eastsider, the Sterling Heights Sentry and the Warren Weekly, won first place in the feature reporting category of the Excellence in Journalism awards for “Behind the Wheel: Camping trails from the dusty roads of the Southwest to the Atlantic City Boardwalk.” Judges commented, “What a pleasure to read. The crazily exact details up high kept me reading to see where they came from. After that, a childhood worth of great stories.” Allard also took home second place in the

CRIME WATCH

All four wheels taken from vehicles in three separate incidents

SOUTHFIELD — All four wheels, tires and all, were reportedly stolen off vehicles in three separate incidents.

The first was in the parking lot of 1 Town Square. The theft reportedly took place at 2:11 p.m. on April 30.

Another vehicle had all four wheels stolen in a parking lot in the 28000 block of Franklin Road on May 2 at 8:00 a.m.

A third vehicle had all four of its wheels taken off in the 26000 block of Berg Road. The incident happened around 5:10 a.m. on May 5.

Suspect attempts to bring stun gun into ER

SOUTHFIELD — A subject attempted to enter the emergency room at Ascension Providence Hospital with a stun gun. The weapon was confiscated by security. The incident happened on April 30 at 7:45 a.m.

Man takes out a machete during fight

SOUTHFIELD — A fight escalated at

general reporting category for the story, “Fallen GIs remembered an ocean away.”

“I was so happy to hear that I received two awards from SPJ for stories I loved writing and hoped our readers enjoyed,” Allard said. “I also want to congratulate my co-workers who earned awards. I know how hard we all work here at C & G Newspapers, and it’s nice when others notice that.”

Mike Koury, staff writer for the Woodward Talk, took first place in the consumer/watchdog reporting category for the article,“Ferndale bar lives to see another day.” Judges said, “Good reporting on the potential loss of a community business with interesting insight on the transfers of liquor licenses.” Koury also won first place in the open reporting category for “Ferndale voters reject Headlee millage restoration,” with judges commenting, “Solid coverage on an important local taxing issue.”

Koury said it’s “always nice to be recognized.”

“I’m flattered by both awards from SPJ Detroit and I appreciate the continued support

See AWARDS on page 12A

the 29000 block of Southfield Road.

During an altercation on May 7 at 8:25 p.m., an intoxicated man allegedly pulled out a machete. He dropped the machete and was removed from the building. The suspect then fled the area.

Leaf blower, weed whackers stolen while doing yardwork

SOUTHFIELD — A leaf blower and two weed whackers were swiped from a trailer while the operator was mowing a nearby lawn. The items were reportedly stolen on the 17000 block of Alta Vista Drive on May 9 at 1:03 p.m.

Catalytic converters stolen in two separate incidents

SOUTHFIELD — Catalytic converters from two different vehicles were stolen May 7-8.

In one incident, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle located in a parking lot in the 21000 block of Lasher Road. The incident happened sometime between May 7 at 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. May 8.

The second incident happened in the 19000 block of Melrose Avenue. The part was stolen from a vehicle in a parking lot sometime between May 7 at 8 p.m. and May 8 at 8:00 p.m.

— Nick Powers

Melvindale man allegedly plotted mass shooting at TACOM

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

WARREN — A former Michigan Army National Guard member from Melvindale is accused of planning a mass shooting, which was set for May 13, at the U.S. Army’s Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command in Warren.

Michigan High School Athletic Association set to add boys volleyball in 2026

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association is on track to reach its target of adding boys volleyball by the spring of 2026.

Last year, the MHSAA announced that it would be adding boys volleyball to its official sports listing at some point in the future, with a target date of 2026. One year removed from the MHSAA meeting where the council voted on the matter, the sport continues to grow and the association is on pace to have everything ready by next spring.

“I think there was a feeling at that meeting that it had to happen now. There was no putting it off,” MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly said about the sport’s addition. “The growth was too significant. … I think boys volleyball will slide very easily into our lineup.”

In terms of growth, the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association started the boys branch in 2018 with just four teams. Last year, according to Kimmerly, the league had 1,160 athletes participate.

“And I’m assuming that’s probably grown again this year, to be honest, just because of the trajectory of that sport,” Kimmerly said. “I think it will probably continue to grow going forward.”

Aside from the growth in numbers, there will also be growth in competitiveness. The addition of boys volleyball in the MHSAA allows

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Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, planned to carry out the attack for the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), according to a May 14 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.

“ISIS is a brutal terrorist organization which seeks to kill Americans,” said U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. in the release. “Helping ISIS or any other ter-

rorist organization prepare or carry out acts of violence is not only a reprehensible crime — it is a threat to our entire nation and way of life. Our office will not tolerate such crimes or threats, and we will use the full weight of the law against anyone who engages in terrorism.”

Said is charged with attempting to provide mate-

The Grand Rapids South Christian High School boys volleyball team sets up a play in the 2024 state tournament. South Christian ended its season as the Division 2 runner-up.

Photo provided by Carolyn Groendyk

CALENDAR

MAY 29

Southfield resident among recipients of Outstanding Older Adult Award

SOUTHFIELD — Loretta VanPelt, a Southfield resident, is one of the 10 recipients who received the Outstanding Older Adult Award. The winners were recognized at the Oakland County Board of Commissioners May 22 meeting, which coincides with Older Americans Month.

The winners have made “...noteworthy contributions to their communities and demonstrate that aging with purpose is possible for everyone,” according to a press release from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.

The release goes on to detail VanPelt’s background. L. VanPelt Consulting Group, which she has owned and operated for over 25 years, provides diversity training for Fortune 500 companies.

“Her expertise has helped other businesses, communities and individuals grow their understanding of DEI initiatives across industries such as hospitality, automotive/manufacturing, health care, government agencies and more,” the release states.

Other Oakland County recipients include Ruth Jordan, Christopher Peal, Pamela L. Carmichael, Len Pokora, Anthony WA! Pizza, Zakiya Hollifield, Mark Kelly and, in a combined award, Tina Caudill and Ken Muha.

“Celebrating these Oakland County residents is an inspiration to all of us as they maintain their commitment to a full and purposeful legacy within their communities,” Board of Commissioners Chair David. T. Woodward said in the release. “Each one of these individuals are challenging stereotypes with passion, purpose and vibrancy.”

Vehicles to find gas leaks, protect customers

METRO DETROIT — Consumers Energy is hitting the road to protect the safety of its natural gas customers this year, deploying eight state-of-the-art vehicles that will survey the company’s nearly 30,000-mile system to find methane leaks.

“We are getting ahead of potential problems,

using this advanced technology to find and fix leaks.

That’s important for the safety of our customers, our coworkers and our Michigan communities,” said Holly Bowers, Consumers Energy’s vice president of natural gas engineering and supply.

“We’re excited this is the first year our methane

‘A Conversation on USAID’: Presentation and Q&A with United States Agency International Development officers Dan McDonald and Tyler Green, 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.), St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, stdavidssf.org

MAY 31

Cars & Cornbread: See exotics, sports and classics, also complimentary soul food bites from Cornbread food truck and live DJ, emceed by Tune Up from 105.9 KISS FM, 9 a.m.-noon, 29852 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, restaurant/ bar to donate $5 per participating vehicle to nonprofit Grace Centers of Hope (helps abuse victims and homeless), facebook.com/cornbread. restaurant.bar

JUNE 7

Family Fun Fest: Live music, puppet show, face painting, slime adventure, arts and crafts, sidewalk sales, and more, 1-4 p.m., held along Nine Mile Road between Seneca and Sherman pocket parks in Oak Park, oakparkmi.gov

JUNE 18

Community health fair: Free screenings, resources and information, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., World Medical Relief, 21725 Melrose Ave. in Southfield, also held July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, (313) 8665333, info@worldmedicalrelief.org

JUNE 21

Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival: Meet musicians during closing reception, also light hors d’oeuvres, 9-10:30 p.m., Park West Gallery, 29469 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, concerts held June 8-21 at venues around metro Detroit, see schedule at greatlakeschambermusic.org/festival

detection vehicles will survey our entire system, giving us the precision we need to proactively find leaks and make our system safer for all of our customers,” Bowers said. Consumers Energy last year expanded its fleet of methane detection vehicles to eight, allowing the company to look for natural gas leaks in more communities.

Photo provided by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners celebrated its 4th annual Outstanding Older Adults Awards during a full Board meeting on May 22.

Haiti

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People can help by donating to HOM, which also urges churches to help.

Five local churches are already involved: St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights; St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield; Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Northville; St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor; and Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Detroit. A sixth is outside of Michigan: St. Bernard Catholic Church in Billings, Montana.

Dr. Dominique Monde-Matthews, HOM’s founder, said the people of Mirebalais have left their homes.

“The priests know where the camps are and they’re bringing them supplies. They’re also trying to continue schooling so the little ones have some normalcy,” she said. “By helping them stay alive, we hope they can return home someday.”

Another world

John Messina, a parishioner at St. Blase in Sterling Heights, has gone to Haiti with various groups 28 times.

“I remember the first trip in 2000,” he

said. “It was like walking into a heatwave — just overwhelming.”

The town of Mirebalais is perched on a plateau in the mountains near the capital of Port-au-Prince, home to an estimated 200,000. Driving there is perilous, with blind switchbacks along sheer cliffs.

Aid workers say that once in town, outsiders are hit with the stench of sweat and garbage mixed with burning charcoal — the primary means of cooking in a place with no power.

Tightly packed houses line the winding streets. The homes are made of cement block with metal roofs. Light flows through small windows with no screens. There are no furnaces or air conditioning.

There is no municipal water supply, either. Potable water is sold in 5-gallon jugs or smaller. A Haiti Outreach Mission store helps filter and disinfect the water.

Even before the gangs grew in strength, electricity was unreliable, created by hydropower strained by low levels in the river. HOM has tried to offset this with solar panels at the clinics and priest residences.

Yet despite the challenges, the Haitians endured.

‘They were still giving’

Aid workers describe the people of

Tom Maza and John Messina, volunteers with Haiti Outreach Mission, assist a patient at a clinic during a visit in 2012.

Photo by Valerie McNeece

“We were very pleased to have her come back to her roots and then not only just come to visit, but to work on our behalf for her championing as an MS survivor and also as a supporter of the arts,” he said. “When we talked to her months ago about this visit, she was very enthusiastic about it.”

Blair spent the first 21 years of her life in Southfield before moving to New York City to attend New York University. She returned to her home state to study, and later graduate, at the University of Michigan. From there, she spent several years auditioning for TV shows and movies before getting her breakthrough role in “Cruel Intentions.”

The luncheon where Blair was pre-

sented with the key to the city was for Yoga Moves MS, a nonprofit organization that provides yoga classes and health education for people living with multiple sclerosis, a disease that Blair was diagnosed with in 2018 and for which she has been an advocate ever since. The organization was founded by Mindy Eisenberg, a former neighbor of Blair’s who also has MS.

“When I came out with my diagnosis, I didn’t realize there were so many of us, I mean, so many people that loved people like us or were sick of people like us and didn’t know how to handle (it),” Blair said to the luncheon attendees. “Coming out and talking about it and hearing people’s stories has been some of the most enriching times of my life connecting with people. I do spend a lot of time isolated at home — in a very lovely way — but it can be a lot.”

Amada Senior Care celebrates grand opening

Amada Senior Care celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event in Southfield on May 14.

The owners, Greg Hines and Kevin Manuel, honored Dr. Eunice Banks, a veteran, at the ceremony that also celebrated her contributions in metro Detroit.

For more information about Amada Senior Care, go to amadaseniorcare.com. The office is located at 25255 Southfield Road in Southfield. Call (248) 237-6377 to set up an appointment.

Olga’s Kitchen honors four Michigan women entrepreneurs

On May 20, Olga’s Kitchen in Lathrup Village honored four Michigan women entrepreneurs by distributing $50,000 in grants in honor of the iconic restaurant chain’s late founder, Olga Loizon.

The event was held at Olga’s Kitchen, 17651 W. 12 Mile Road in Lathrup Village.

The 2025 Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation Celebration recognized women who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit as Loizon, who was the first woman to receive a small business loan from her bank. Deanna Waun, president of the foundation, spoke at the event about the impact of these donations and how Olga’s Kitchen is furthering Loizon’s legacy. She said the infusion of funds will enable these individuals to take their businesses to the next level.

For more information about the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation and its work, go to olgas.com/foundation or call (248) 424-9010.

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Photo by Erin Sanchez

Delores Flagg, vice chair of the Friends of the Southfield Public Arts, speaks with Selma Blair during the Art & Vintage Fashion Show on May 16.

See BLAIR on page 9A

TACOM

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rial support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. Each charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, according to the release.

The arrest came from the efforts of two undercover FBI agents who Said attempted to recruit for the attack. The court filing details the prep work for the alleged attack planned for May 13.

“…Said provided assistance to the attack plan he originally devised — one that he believed would result in the death of many American citizens — including operational reconnaissance and surveillance of TACOM, including through the use of an aerial drone; providing ammunition and magazines Said understood would be used during the attack, including ‘armor piercing’ ammunition; training regarding the use of a firearm and construction of Molotov cocktails that Said understood would be used during the course of the attack; and planning, guidance and military expertise with respect to execution of the attack,” the court filing states.

Said was caught planning for the attack, according to the court filing. The undercover agents and Said went to a preselected location near TACOM on May 13, dressed in black clothing, to launch a drone that would provide advance surveillance before the attack.

“The FBI in Michigan is unwavering in our mission to safeguard the American people, particularly our brave service members who risk their lives to defend this nation,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office. “In strong partnership with the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force will relentlessly identify, disrupt, and bring to justice anyone who attempts to carry out violent attacks against the United States and its territories.”

Said joined the National Guard in 2022, according to the court filing. He did his basic

the

The criminal complaint sworn to in federal court on May 13 includes this screenshot image, which investigators said shows Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, in front of an ISIS flag.

training at Fort Moore in Georgia and, after completion, reported to the Michigan Army National Guard Taylor Armory. He was discharged around December of last year.

“The arrest of this former Soldier is a sobering reminder of the importance of our counterintelligence efforts to identify and disrupt those who would seek to harm our nation,” Brig. Gen. Rhett R. Cox, the commanding general of Army Counterintelligence Command, said in the release. “I commend the tireless work of our special agents and FBI partners who worked together to investigate and apprehend this individual. We will continue to collaborate with our partners to prevent similar incidents in the future. We urge all Soldiers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to their chain of command, as the safety and security of our Army and our nation depends on our collective efforts to prevent insider threats.”

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U.S. Attorney’s Office

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Mirebalais as warm and welcoming. Their faith keeps them strong, with many walking miles to church in their bare feet so their shoes won’t be dirty when they arrive.

Messina recalled driving with a priest to a church in the mountains — actually a blue tarp strung over some trees above an altar — and having to park on the road with rocks behind each wheel so it wouldn’t slide back downhill. He noticed a group of young adults following them.

“We found out they just wanted to make sure we got there safely,” Messina said.

“After Mass, they clung to us and didn’t want us to leave. One gentleman went out and he brought a bushel of coconuts. He was apologetic about the condition of the roads and opened a coconut for each of us. He said, ‘This is a refreshment for you on your way back down the mountain.’ They don’t have enough food for themselves, but they were still giving to us.”

In Mirebalais, laundry is done in the river with lye soap, laid across bushes to dry, and then smoothed with a metal iron filled with charcoal. Much of their time is dedicated to hygiene.

“We usually have rice, but one day they included drumsticks. And I saw a cleaning lady take one that we’d already eaten, and

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR USE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL APPROVAL CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing for use subject to special approval will be held on Friday, June 13th, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time, in the Building Department Conference Room C, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfeld, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Building Offcial will consider the special use request of Chuck Friese, TNT Fireworks, for sales of Class C Fireworks from 29900 Southfeld Rd, Sidwell Parcel 24-12-301002, City of Southfeld, County of Oakland, Michigan. This hearing is in accordance with the provisions of Article 4, Section 5.57, Paragraph 2, of Chapter 45, of the code of the City of Southfeld. Written comments regarding the special use hearing will be received by the Department of Building and Safety Engineering, to the attention of the Building Offcial, 26000 Evergreen, Southfeld, MI 48076.

Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the Building & Safety Engineering Department at 248-796-4100 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required.

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she started chewing on the gristle,” he said. “That was the first time I realized hunger.”

‘Difficult to walk away’

Monde-Matthews is a Haitian native who still has family there. She and her husband, Roger Matthews, founded HOM in 1998 after their honeymoon in her homeland. Backed by six U.S. churches, the group also works with two in Mirebalais: St. Pierre Episcopal Church and St. Louis Catholic Church.

HOM helped St. Pierre convert a building into a clinic staffed by a doctor, dentist, nurse and others. A lab was added later. When the clinic’s generator needed repairs, HOM replaced it. HOM also sent a compressor for

the dental clinic and paid for provisions to feed kids. When mission trips were still possible, the group would also bring fluoride and medicine.

HOM also supports schools such as Monsignor Remi Augustin School — originally an orphanage built with money from St. Blase. The water purifiers nearby were funded by HOM and maintained by St. Louis.

Recently, HOM paid for solar panels at the St. Pierre clinic and St. Louis rectory. The panels are more reliable than the power company and cheaper than diesel.

But there’s much to be done, Messina said.

“The people line up outside the clinic the day before we arrive and wait all through

SUMMARY OF THE COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: Councilmember Lloyd Crews. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Planner Terry Croad, and Attorney Dawn King.

Approve Councilmember Training and Travel Budget.

The meeting adjourned at 9:40p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com.

Janet Jackson City Clerk

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

PRESENT: Councilmembers: Daniel Brightwell, Yolanda C. Haynes, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Lloyd Crews, and Charles Hicks. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Planner Terry Croad, Attorney Dawn King, and Purchasing Agent Nicole Humphries.

Approve Joint Proclamation: Wear Orange, “National Gun Violence Awareness Day”

Approve Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2025

Approve Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle for the Police Department

Approve Bid for Road Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement along Mount Vernon Street from Northwestern Highway to Southfeld Road (Job No. 2605SFLD) (MDOT Contract No. 25-5035)

Approve Proposal for Fire Station 5 Kitchen Renovation Project

Approve Contract for the Purchase of Janitorial Supplies

Approve FOB Door Access Pad Replacement

Approve Acceptance of FY2025 Oakland County Board of Commissioners General Fund Sponsorship for the 9th Annual 2025 City of Southfeld CommUnity Cup Challenge

Approve Public Hearing Date – CDBG Program 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan and 2021-2026 Five Year Consolidated Plan

Approve PSLU25-0001, the Special Use Request by Athir Gappy, to demolish an existing gasoline service station and construct a new gasoline service station/convenience store with alcohol sales and a carryout restaurant at 27050 Lahser Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-15-353-004)

Approve PSLU25-0003, the Special Use Request by Mobile Southfeld LLC., to add a carry-out restaurant to an existing gas station/convenience store at 25826 Southfeld Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-24-301-001)

Approve PTZA25-0001, The proposed text amendment will amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 9 – Section 5.103; to update the uses permitted in the OS Offce Service zoning district to include limited retail and restaurant uses in certain areas

Introduce Ordinance No. 1813

Approve Travel Expense Report: Lloyd Crews, Behavioral Economics, Online Course, September 24, 2024 – November 19, 2024

Approve Request for Authorization to Sign Estoppel, Recognition and Subordination Agreement with Northland City Center II, LLC

Approve Defense of City in Tahmyya Johnson v. Southfeld Oakland County Circuit Court - Case No. 2025-21202

Approve Scheduling of Joint Meeting with Planning Commission on June 16, 2025 at 6pm

The meeting adjourned at 8:15p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com. Janet Jackson City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 1811

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. The of cial Zoning Map of the City of South eld is hereby amended by changing the zoning classi cation of the following described parcel of property: Conditionally rezone the parcel at 27600 Northwestern Highway, South eld, Michigan (Parcel 24-17-426-012) from RMU Multiple Family High Rise to RS Regional Shopping.

2. 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.

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

4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

(PCZR25-0002 – GHG Detroit, LLC)

Introduced: 04/28/2025

Enacted: 05/12/2025

Published: 05/29/2025

Published: South eld Sun 05/29/2025

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

0204-2522

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Blair said performing yoga has helped keep her attitude in a better place during her MS journey.

“You can do such nonaggressive movements,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be pounding on your joints and things. It’s just about learning to center yourself and to stretch and breathe into it. And I think anybody that can move a little can still practice yoga. It’s a very forgiving practice.”

When Blair was diagnosed, she could have taken her time and stepped away from the public to deal with her MS and the new challenges that awaited.

Instead, as she self-admittly is someone who is very forthcoming with just about anyone, she decided to become one of the public faces of the disease

“It just didn’t sound right to me,” Blair said of keeping her diagnosis quiet. “I wound up telling someone to thank them on Instagram, and people caught wind a bit and it was out there. And I was so heartened by all the people that, kind of, it resonated with them. And there’s so many people that wanted visibility and wanted information too, you know? It was refreshing for some people to see someone they might have known on-screen (with MS) … and to think that I could be any comfort or anything, that just meant so much to me.”

Blair has been relapse-free from MS for

a couple of years now, but she stressed that cases of MS are different for everyone. One universal thing that many MS-diagnosed people share, however, is overwhelming fatigue.

It’s something that Blair suffered from since she was a child. She stated she probably has dealt with MS symptoms since 1977.

“You can get really overwhelmed, and that’s kind of how I feel all the time,” she said. “Even though I’m relapse-free and doing really well, that is kind of always there. Like, ‘When will I lie down?’ Because the more tired I am, the more other things will show symptoms, even though I’m doing really well, but there’s just some brain damage left that happens with MS, even when you’re doing better.”

Blair said she wants to continue to advocate for those with MS, especially in her hometown. Later that day, after receiving the key, she hosted the Friends of the Southfield Public Arts’ Art & Vintage Fashion Show fundraiser with students from the Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology dance team modeling over 40 articles of vintage clothing from the 1940s through 1970s. The vintage clothing was provided by the Berkley store Fantoni.

“I really want to champion other people in the place I came from,” Blair said. “That’s how I learned more about myself, because I was sick for so long that I didn’t really know who I was, and then to realize, ‘Oh, it’s not in my head,’ that was such a change in my life.”

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR USE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL APPROVAL CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing for use subject to special approval will be held on Friday, June 13th, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time, in the Building Department Conference Room C, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfeld, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Building Offcial will consider the special use request of Virgil Johnson, for sales of Class C Fireworks from 25700 W. 8 Mile Rd, Sidwell Parcel 24-32-352-006, City of Southfeld, County of Oakland, Michigan. This hearing is in accordance with the provisions of Article 4, Section 5.57, Paragraph 2, of Chapter 45, of the code of the City of Southfeld. Written comments regarding the special use hearing will be received by the Department of Building and Safety Engineering, to the attention of the Building Offcial, 26000 Evergreen, Southfeld, MI 48076.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

A student from the Southfield High School for the Arts & Technology dance team walks the runway during the fashion show.

SPOTLIGHT ON CHARITIES & NONPROFITS

Food pantries, lunch programs help fill summertime meal gaps

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — As the school year ends and the second year of the Michigan School Meals program nears completion, C & G Newspapers looked across metro Detroit to see what food programs are available to bridge the food insecurity gap during the summer.

The Michigan School Meals program provides free breakfasts and lunches to all students from pre-K to 12th grade during the school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education’s website. Without this program, what will students do for meals?

Among the programs that fill this void are the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Meet Up and Eat Up, several programs at Forgotten Harvest, and local food pantries, including one offered through Heritage Church, in Sterling Heights.

Meet Up and Eat Up

Meet Up and Eat Up is a food program offered throughout the state. It provides free meals for children 18 and younger or anyone with a disability 26 and under, according to Madelyne Wright, assistant director of nutrition services for the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, which facilitates the program in Pontiac.

The program does not mandate enrollment, specific documentation, or eligibility requirements.

“This eliminates the burden of administrative paperwork,” said Wright. The idea is to begin the Meet Up and Eat Up program as soon as the kids are out of school.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

The Forgotten Harvest mobility market is fully stocked and ready for guests to select what they want.

Lessenger Early Childhood Center and Einstein Elementary Named 2024–2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools

Oak Park Schools is proud to announce that Lessenger Early Childhood Center and Einstein Elementary have been named 2024–2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase Schools, a distinction awarded to campuses that exemplify a culture of strong relationships, academic excellence, and social-emotional learning.

Out of more than 2,000 schools nominated nationwide, only 800 were selected, placing Lessenger and Einstein among an elite group of schools recognized for creating emotionally safe, engaging, and

e ective learning environments. “ is recognition a rms the extraordinary work our sta has done to create a safe and supportive culture where students can truly ourish,” said Superintendent Angel Abdulahad. “ e daily e orts of our sta to build positive relationships and an inclusive environment represent the heart of what it means to be a caring, collaborative school community. I am extremely

Oak Park Schools Earn National Recognition for Creating Exemplary School Culture

proud of everyone who made this honor possible.” ese schools have consistently demonstrated a districtwide commitment to student well-being.

e Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) framework has been implemented across all Oak Park Schools, PreK through 12th, a er initially launching at Lessenger, Einstein, Pepper, and Key elementary schools. It is now embedded in classroom instruction, school operations, and sta collaboration. CKH provides training to every school employee—from teachers and administrators to support sta —ensuring every student receives consistent care, respect, and encouragement throughout the school day. “Being named a National Showcase School is a tremendous honor. It a rms the hard work our sta has done to create a safe and supportive culture where students can truly ourish. e CKH program is woven into the fabric of our school, from classroom activities to sta meetings, ensuring that its principles guide our interactions, decision-making, and overall culture. rough these e orts, we strive to create a community where relationships are prioritized, hearts are captured, and everyone feels valued. is rec-

ognition places us among an elite group of schools nationwide that are leading the way in social-emotional learning and relationship-driven education. We remain committed to continuing our work with Capturing Kids’ Hearts to foster connected, compassionate, and empowered learners,” said Principal Provenzola.

At Lessenger Early Childhood Center, which serves children ages 2½ to 6, CKH plays a critical role in supporting social-emotional development and building school readiness. “ is nomination is such a meaningful honor. is year, our team has exempli ed what it means to lead with heart. By fully embracing the tenets of Capturing Kids’ Hearts, we’ve built more than just classrooms, we’ve cultivated a community grounded in trust, connection,

and purpose. rough every greeting, every Social Contract, and every meaningful interaction, we’ve fostered strong relationships among colleagues, between sta and students, and with our families. ese e orts have not gone unnoticed. Together, we’ve created a warm, inclusive environment where learning is joyful, academic growth is celebrated, and families feel deeply connected. Our Capturing Kids Hearts’ culture and climate stand as a testament to our commitment, and I couldn’t be prouder,” said Director North.

Einstein and Lessenger continue to o er measurable impact and meaningful change in the classroom. rough the implementation of CKH the district has learned to handle and embrace healthy con ict in a constructive way. For example, teachers can disagree on (strategy), but everyone is committed to pushing forward to set high expectations for students and for one another. “ anks to our Superintendent, Mr. Abdulahad, our academic initiatives and our social-emotional initiatives are aligned to support one another in being optimally e ective for students’ overall well-being,” i.e., academically and socially. is alignment positions our district

to thrive at the highest level, to be a frontrunner in innovative educational initiatives and student success.” Director North continued.

Feedback from families and students has shown that CKH is positively in uencing behavior, communication skills, and academic success.

Surveys taken throughout the school year reveal improvements in both social-emotional and educational outcomes.

Oak Park Schools has established intentional touchpoints throughout the school day to ensure that students and families experience meaningful, consistent interactions with sta . ese e orts are designed to leverage the district’s collective strengths and foster a strong, supportive foundation for student success.

As a result, the district has observed noticeable growth in students’ critical thinking skills and the frequency of authentic, face-to-face conversations between students and sta . In an increasingly digital world, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts framework is helping students reconnect with the importance of empathy, communication, and genuine human connection.

Lessenger Early Childhood Center educates about 250 Pre-K - Kindergarten students with a team of 25 full-time teachers, while Einstein Elementary currently serves approximately 400 students in grades K–5. Both schools o er a wide range of support services, including social work, school psychology, programs for English language learners, and multiple enrichment opportunities. e achievements of these two schools have created a community-wide Celebration. e showcase award is a re ection of the collective e orts across the district, which serves around 3,400 students in

seven schools from early childhood through high school. “ is award is a testament to our entire community’s commitment to capturing hearts and empowering minds,” said Superintendent Abdulahad. “We are honored to be recognized and remain dedicated to nurturing the next generation of engaged, compassionate learners.”

For more information about Oak Park Schools and its commitment to student-centered learning, visit oakparkschools.org.

Lessenger Early Childhood Center

Einstein Elementary School

One Day at a time, We grow our Heart and our Mind

We Shine at Einstein

Awards

and readership from everyone that reads the Woodward Talk,” he said.

Andy Kozlowski, staff writer for the Madison-Park News and Eastsider, won first place in the general reporting category of the Excellence in Journalism awards for the story, “City Hall conference room named after Lindell Ross.” Judges said, “What could have been a routine story about the honoring of a former city council member is transformed into thorough background reporting that sets the stage for the councilman’s reflections on the times.”

Kozlowski said he enjoyed meeting this former councilman from Madison Heights and learning about “how he served the people there by protecting parks and public health.”

“His life story made for great material,” he added.

Kozlowski also earned second place in the community/local news reporting category for the story “Animal rescue in crisis after its Facebook account is closed.”

“The Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan was at risk of closing after Facebook shut down its network,” Kozlowski said. “Thankfully, a data analyst saw my story and worked with Facebook to get it restored.”

Charity Meier, staff writer for the Farmington Press and the Novi Note, earned first place in the health reporting category for “Novi police officer’s wife spreading awareness after breast cancer diagnosis,” in the Excellence in Journalism awards. Judges commented, “What made this story compelling was the human element. The second paragraph would make a better lead, but overall the voices of the patient, her husband, doctors and the use of data came together to shine light on a less common form of breast cancer. Katie’s and Adam’s courage in telling their story could help others. The writer did a good job of letting them speak.”

“I am thrilled to have been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for my coverage of a rare form of breast cancer, which is common among women during childbearing years. I commend Katie McGee for having the courage to share her story with me, as she underwent treatment, to bring awareness to the disease and help other at-risk women,” Meier said.

K. Michelle Moran, staff writer for the Grosse Pointe Times, walked away with seven awards between the two contests. She won two awards in the feature story category of the Better Newspaper Contest — first place for “Exhibition celebrates work of acclaimed longtime artist and art educator,” and third place for “Music producer from Grosse Pointe makes sound decisions as an artist.” She also took first in the government/education news category for “Teachers, administrators leaving Grosse Pointe schools as contract talks remain unresolved.”

In the Excellence in Journalism awards,

Moran took home second and third place in the education reporting category for the stories, “Language teacher brings the world to her students” and “CEO dishes about school food services during visit to North.” Moran also took second place in the feature reporting category for the story,“‘I’m just like every other kid,’ As regional youth ambassador, Grosse Pointe Woods boy raises awareness after own diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes,” and third place in the breaking/spot news category for the story, “Gearheads make district history scoring silver medals at international competition.”

“We work so hard on these stories, so it’s always rewarding to be recognized by our peers,” Moran said.

Alyssa Ochss, staff writer for the FraserClinton Township Chronicle, Mount ClemensClinton-Harrison Journal and the St. Clair Shores Sentinel, took home second place in the breaking/spot news category of the Excellence in Journalism awards for the story “Priests move to close St. Germaine despite fundraising,” and fourth place in the community/local news reporting category for “St. Clair Shores leaders respond to double voting allegations.”

Ochss said she’s “happy and honored” to receive the awards.

“I worked hard on the two pieces I turned in and I’m glad they were recognized,” she said.

Dean Vaglia, staff writer for the FraserClinton Township Chronicle, the Macomb Township Chronicle and Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal, won second place in the environment reporting category for “Animals of Metro Detroit.”

“Winning an environmental reporting award for my series on animals surprised me at first, but these stories have inspired more calls, emails and letters from readers than any of my other articles, both with C & G and at other publications. Deer, coyotes and birds in the sky capture the curiosity of Michiganders young and old. By using my position to explore these animals and their place within metro Detroit’s ecosystems, readers are able to have their curiosities satisfied, their worlds expanded and be a better neighbor with the many creatures that also call the region their home,” Vaglia said.

“In a year that began with an explosion and ended with an election, 2024 has been taxing for myself and the C & G newsroom as a whole. Being recognized by the SPJ for my work is a high honor, and I thank the judges for their selections and my peers for pushing me to perform my best,” he added.

The Society of Professional Journalists — originally established on April 17, 1909, as Sigma Delta Chi — is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and promoting high standards of ethical behavior.

The Michigan Press Association was founded in 1868 and promotes the power of print and the public’s right to know.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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the night. And the sad thing is when we leave, the line is just as long,” Messina said. “It’s difficult to walk away. I don’t know anyone who’s gone who wouldn’t be willing to go back.”

‘The biggest thing we give them is hope’

Now, much of the city is abandoned. HOM estimates there are about 10,000 people displaced nearby.

“When the gangs started taking over Port-au-Prince, the refugees wound up in Mirebalais, and we helped them. Now, the

tables have turned, and the people of Mirebalais are refugees. And one wonders if the gangs will march farther and get them again,” said Monde-Matthews. “It’s so sad.”

In his letter, Gracia, the Episcopalian priest in Mirebalais, said that “misery, for its part, is intensifying.”

“Bellies are empty. Children are crying from hunger. Parents, who left without taking anything with them, are powerless to hear their children’s cries,” he wrote.

He urged Americans to give what time and money they can.

“Every gesture counts,” Gracia said. “Solidarity can save a life.”

Messina agreed.

“The biggest thing we give them is

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 5:30 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal building at 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfeld, County of Oakland, Michigan for the 2025-2026 Proposed Annual Budget.

The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

A complete copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Offce of the City Clerk, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. All interested parties may request an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing.

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 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.

Published: Southfeld Sun 05/29/2025

ORDINANCE NO. 1810

0206-2522

1. The of cial Zoning Map of the City of South eld is hereby amended by changing the zoning classi cation of the following described parcel of property:

Conditionally rezone the parcel at 24412 South eld Road, South eld, Michigan (Parcel 24-25-151-020) from OS Of ce Service to B-3 General Business.

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

4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

(PCZR25-0001 – IMI Ventures)

Introduced: 04/28/2025

Enacted: 05/12/2025

Published: 05/29/2025

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor

JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

hope,” he said.

Donations to HOM are tax deductible. To donate, click the “Donate” button at haitioutreachmission.org, or write a check

to “Haiti Outreach Mission,” 5700 Crooks Road, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48098. To learn more, call (248) 385-7411 or visit www.haiti outreachmission.org.

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & SITE PLAN REVIEWS PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 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:

PSP25-0005 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Harpo Chain Construction, to construct a 6-unit townhome development on vacant land at the north end of Bush St, 23458-23488 Bush St., Southfeld, Michigan (Parcels 24-28-301-072, -073 & -074).

PZRODD25-0002 (OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REZONING) is a request of Friedman Real Estate on behalf of Sun Eleven Mile LLC, to rezone the property at 27301 W 11 Mile Road, Southfeld, Michigan (Parcel 24-19-100-221) to ODD Overlay Development District with B-2 underlying zoning to permit the wider range of tenant uses per the SmartZone Sub Area ODD use list (Zoning Ordinance Section 5.22-3.B.1.Table 1).

PTZA25-0003 (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 22; to update the Exceptions to Height Standards to specifcally address fag poles.

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 are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.

Published: Southfeld Sun 05/29/2025

ORDINANCE NO. 1812

THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:

1. The of cial Zoning Map of the City of South eld is hereby amended by changing the zoning classi cation of the following described parcel of property: Rezone the parcel at 21375 Telegraph Road, South eld, Michigan (Parcel 24-32-400-028) from ODD (PZRODD22-0005) back to I-1 Industrial.

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

4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

(PZR25-0001 – Virgo Commercial Properties, LLC)

Introduced: 04/28/2025

Enacted: 05/12/2025

Published: 05/29/2025

Published: South eld Sun 05/29/2025

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

0386-2522

Volleyball

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for more opportunities for students and more serious and structured competition.

“Early on in this we have some athletes who are doing boys volleyball as a second sport. … I think that will be something that will become a primary sport in the spring,” Kimmerly said. “Those will be more of onesport spring athletes.”

The focus has always been on doing what’s best for the kids. Even with just four teams at the boys league’s inception, the MIVCA trio of Jason Heerema, Aaron Smaka and Brad Poel have always just wanted to provide opportunities.

“We do this for the kids. We’re here to serve the kids,” Heerema said. “There are boys across the state that are having experiences and creating friendships … that will benefit them for the rest of their life.”

A league that didn’t even exist in 2017 now has around 70 teams statewide and has added double-digit teams every year since 2021.

Girls volleyball has been a huge sport for decades now and the MHSAA structure with the girls will be an inspiration for the future of boys volleyball. The goal all along was to get the boys that same type of league.

“When we started it, I always wanted it

to be a MHSAA sport,” Heerema said. “So, that’s how we structured it. That’s how we grew it and developed the rules. We always had the goal of being a MHSAA sport.”

The group of people who brought the sport to a point where it can be a recognized sport in the state and can make this handoff happen should not go unnoticed. Coaches, parents, officials and more all over the state have dedicated countless hours to getting the boys volleyball program to this point.

“Virtually everybody in this process is a volunteer,” Heerema said. “It’s been strictly a volunteer process from start to finish. … (The students) wouldn’t have this opportunity unless all of these people stepped into this process and volunteered their time and their heart.”

This was an easy decision for everyone involved. The sport has grown so much that the infrastructure put in place when the league was just a handful of teams might not have been able to handle the continued growth as is.

“To say that it’s busy doing this … would be an understatement,” Heerema said. “I will be grateful when the MHSAA takes it over, because I know it will be run very, very well.”

The MHSAA taking the reins of the sport will end a nearly decade-long journey for Heerema, Smaka and Poel. They started something that has flourished and now get

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-17

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Steven T. McKenney, representing the owner Michele Afetian, is requesting the following waivers from the Board:

1. To construct a new single-family residential structure approximately 4,076 sq. ft. in size with a 25’ front yard setback (25‘setback proposed, 40‘required, a variance of 15’) and 2. A rear yard setback of 21’ (21’ setback proposed, 25‘required, a variance of 4’).

The property is located on the east side of Pierce Street between 12 Mile Road and Edwards Avenue at 0 Pierce Street, Sidwell Parcel #24-12-451-032, zoned (R-E) 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 June 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

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

City Clerk

Janet Jackson

to hand it off to someone else to make it grow even more.

“I think when I get to pause and reflect it will be humbling to be a part of something that’s a pretty wonderful historical event, starting a sport and bringing it to fruition with a couple of wonderful friends (Aaron Smaka and Brad Poel),” Heerema said. For more information on the boys volleyball league, visit mivca.net or mhsaa.com. Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

Approve Proposed Pilot Deer Cull.

The meeting adjourned at 8:40p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com.

Janet Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 05/29/2025

PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

Community Development Block Grant Program

Annual Action Plan, Program Year 2025-2026 and Five-Year Consolidated Plan 2021 – 2026

0199-2522

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday June 23, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfeld, County of Oakland, State of Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the Five Year Consolidated Plan 2021/2026 and the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant funds (Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2025/2026).

Background: Each year the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates each entitlement community grant funding for the development of programs and activities that will beneft low- and moderate-income people and/or areas. The CDBG planning committee evaluates the proposals based on HUD criteria and city priorities and provides recommendations to City Council.

Fiscal Impact: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced the allocation of $409,397 to the City of Southfeld for the 2025-2026 program year. The CDBG regulations allow for up to 20% of the grant to be used for administrative (and fair housing) costs. The CDBG regulations also allow for up to 15% of the grant to fund eligible public services. Last year the public service activities included: Human Services/Emergency Relief Fund, Southfeld Youth Assistance, HAVEN and Lighthouse of Michigan.

The proposed use of funds for the 2025/2026 CDBG Program Year is as follows: PROPOSED STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 2025/2026

City of Southfeld

The City of Southfeld has considered the various eligible projects which may be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. After careful evaluation, it has been determined that the highest priority for low and/or moderateincome areas and individuals in the community would be achieved through housing programs, public services, and other activities. The following expenditure of CDBG funds is recommended:

In accordance with HUD guidelines, the public is invited to comment on the Consolidated Plan, the proposed use of Block Grant funds and the City’s participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program, for no less than 30 calendar days before it is submitted to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 30-day comment period will begin on May 20, 2025 and extend through close of business June 24, 2025. The public hearing will be available to view on the City of Southfeld Website.

For further information regarding the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, contact the Housing Department at 26000 Evergreen, Southfeld, MI., 48037 by calling (248)796-4174. Written comments should be e-mailed to ngreenstein@ cityofsouthfeld.com or mailed to the Housing Department, City of Southfeld, 26000 Evergreen Rd., PO Box 2055, Southfeld, MI 48037-2055, Attention: Nina Greenstein. Comments must be received by close of business June 24, 2025. Janet Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 05/29/2025

Meals

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“So the kids don’t have any gaps in nutritional support,” Wright said.

This year, the Meet Up and Eat Up program through OLHSA is slated to begin June 16. Food trucks will visit apartment complexes, schools and day camps.

The need keeps growing in the community, according to Wright.

“We keep breaking records,” she said. “Last summer, 2024, we served about 50,000 meals between mid-June until late-August. The summer before that (2023), we served 40,000 meals.”

“We get a massive turnout for food,” Wright added.

Meet Up and Eat Up works to meet the demands of the community.

“If we go to a mobile site and there are 100 people waiting for food and the vendor only made 50 meals, we’ll come back and serve the rest of the 50 people,” Wright said. “We always make sure to serve everyone.”

Meet Up and Eat Up programs are offered in other communities throughout Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. For a detailed list of locations go to unitedwaysem. org/resources/meet-up-and-eat-up.

For volunteer opportunities at Meet Up and Eat Up in Pontiac, call (947) 957-4599.

Forgotten Harvest

In 2024, Forgotten Harvest fed 474,637 children, according to Christopher Ivey, marketing and communications director for the nonprofit. As of mid-May, it had fed 358,682 children so far in 2025.

If the trajectory continues, this year’s numbers will surpass last year’s numbers.

The need is increasing, according to Ivey.

“All of the food we rescue is distributed free of charge without any real questions asked,” Ivey said.

They only ask generic questions for the purpose of analytics to determine the organization’s impact on the community, according to Ivey. Those questions include where the persons served live, where they are coming from and the makeup of their household — children, adults and seniors.

The summer programs include a youth snack program distributed through the Detroit Public Library. There are 12-15 summer pantries that still run throughout the schools and mobile distribution.

“So if the family is in need of food, they can still go back to a location that is familiar to them,” Ivey said.

With 40 pantry partners, Forgotten Harvest runs a subsidized summer lunch program in addition to the Forgotten Harvest Summer Lunch Program where they will do about 100,000 lunches communitywide, according to Ivey. In addition, they are the lunch partners to Metro Youth Day on Belle Isle July 9 where they will do an additional 3,000 lunches.

The lunch programs start June 23 and go through Aug. 29.

Last year there were 29 sites where Forgotten Harvest distributed food throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

“We’re working to expand that list,” Ivey said. “Or at least working to confirm we have that many pantry partners again.”

Forgotten Harvest has a mobility market, which is a food pantry on wheels. It goes to various neighborhoods throughout Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. There is also a truck on their Oak Park Forgotten Harvest campus. Guests are allowed to go in and select what they want.

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-18

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 the number of wall signs per major thoroughfare frontage (one additional wall sign proposed, only one wall sign permitted per major thoroughfare).

The property is located on the south side of Ten Mile Road between Telegraph Road and Beech Road at 24481 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)(a), more commonly known as the Sign Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday June 17, 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:

According to their website, the mobility markets are open Monday through Saturday except for holiday weekends.

For more information about their programs and a schedule of their mobility market, go to forgottenharvest.org/find-food/

Heritage Church

While most food pantries are not open on the weekend, the Heritage Church food pantry is only open on Saturdays.

Drivers pull up and are given a shopping list, where they check off items they want. Volunteers bag the groceries and deliver the groceries to the car.

Although anyone in need can come and get food assistance, they have a program for parents with special needs children.

“Because the child is challenged, they (their parents) are pulled out of their work and they can’t make ends meet,” said Candi James, the pantry manager. “We don’t know who they are, but we have it set up. We will bless them with whatever we have.”

Heritage Church is located at 44625 Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. The pantry is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The program started more than a decade ago and has grown as the needs of the community have grown.

SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LEGAL NOTICE

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SOUTHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET 2025-2026

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 24, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the John W. English Administration Center, 24661 Lahser Road, Southfeld, Michigan 48033 the Board of Education of Southfeld Public Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2025-2026 budget.

The Board may not adopt its proposed 2025-2026 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2025-2026 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, will be available beginning June 18, 2025, for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily at the Board of Education offces, 24661 Lahser Road, Southfeld, Michigan 48033. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.

This notice is given by order of the Board of Education

Leslie L. Smith-Thomas

Secretary Southfeld Board of Education

Published: Southfeld Sun 05/29/2024

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The JATC for the Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning June 2nd, 2025 through June 20th, 2025 ONLINE ONLY! Please visit our website at www.pipefitters636tc.org

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a. Provide a valid driver’s license.

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WATER & SEWER DIVISION

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Permanent part-time Park Maintenance Personnel position, $18.37 - $22.92 hourly (32 hours per week) includes beneft package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination(s) is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, as well as possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Monday, June 9, 2025. Te Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment.

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