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Multigenerational housing is making a comeback
Hills residents to decide road tax in November
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Among the multiple decisions that Farmington Hills residents will make this November, one is whether to renew a special tax rate for improvement, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of public roads, streets and road drainage in the city.
In 2014, voters approved 2 mills for roads, and with that millage slated to expire this year, ballot language for the Nov. 5 general election is giving them a chance to decide if they want to renew it or have it taken off of their tax bills.
If approved, the public roads and streets millage would begin with the July 2025 tax levy and last for a period of 10 years.
Two mills equals $2 per $1,000 of a home’s taxable value.
Property tax values can be found on property tax statements and by checking with the local assessor’s office.
According to Jacob Rushlow, who is the director of public services in Farmington Hills, the average taxable value of homes in the city is about $120,000, which means that at a rate of 2 mills, the average homeowner is paying $240 annually for the millage.
In Farmington Hills, according to Rushlow, the average market value of a home is $360,000.
He shared what money from the millage pays for.
“The project pays for maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the road network,” Rushlow said. “The millage will create about $9 million annually. Our plan is to spend that $9 million on major and local roads for improvement.”
According to Rushlow, projects this year have includ-
ABOVE: Farmington Hills residents will decide if they want to extend a road millage in November. Farmington Road, between 13 and 14 mile roads, is one of the roads that millage money might help repair within the next five years.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
LEFT: Pictured are before and after photos of a stretch of 14 Mile Road, from Drake to Farmington roads, that had some work done.
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Hayrides, city open house herald fall in Farmington Hills
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — Although some people get a little bummed when summer comes to an end, that doesn’t mean that more fun and adventure aren’t around the corner.
The Farmington Hills Nature Center has scheduled programs that can both entertain and educate during the autumn season.
Ashlie Smith, who is the nature center’s supervisor, discussed some of what is in store for residents.
One of the more popular things for some local residents to do during the fall is go on hayrides, and the Farmington Hills Nature Center is offering that opportunity.
Hayride Central is scheduled to take place every half hour 5:30-7:30 p.m., with the last rides at 7 p.m., Fridays Sept. 27-Nov. 1 at Heritage Park. The cost is $5 per person, with s’mores kits and cider around a campfire included for $1 extra.
According to Smith, that is probably the most popular program of the fall season.
“Hayride Central has been a program that’s been around for maybe two decades now. I don’t even know,” Smith said. “It’s beloved because it’s a really great way to explore the trails of Heritage Park in the fall. I recommend
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North Farmington lays claim to the land in 20-7 win over hometown rival Farmington
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON — A sold-out stadium and a Farmington High School student section banner that read “THIS TOWN ISN’T BIG ENOUGH FOR BOTH OF US” reiterated the importance of the hometown rivalry between Farmington and North Farmington, whose schools are separated by roughly 4 miles.
Since 2000, Farmington has led the overall series 10-9, with the last meeting coming in 2022 in a thrilling 33-27 overtime win in favor of Farmington, who celebrated on its own turf.
This year, it was the Raiders’ (1-2, 1-0 OAA Blue) turn to have fans storm the field as it picked up the 20-7 win over the visiting Falcons (2-1, 1-1 OAA Blue) Sept. 13 at North Farmington High School.
“It was tough last year (not having the game),” North Farmington head coach Jonathan Herstein said. “I think it’s great for the community, obviously. It’s something everyone gets excited about. We had a sold-out stadium and so on. It’s a great rivalry.”
Farmington, who competed in the OAA White last year, had already started its OAA Blue campaign off right with a 17-6 win over Oak Park in week one, but North Farmington had all the answers defensively.
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LEFT: North Farmington senior wideout Lorence Woodley makes a leaping grab over a Farmington defender as North Farmington defeated Farmington 20-7 Sept. 13 at North Farmington High School.
Photos by Donna Dalziel
Home security camera catches couple’s indecent exposure
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills Police Department is seeking two individuals who were allegedly preparing to engage in sexual activity in public.
On Sept. 9, a resident reported that their child, who is a minor, was expecting a package to be delivered and received a notification from a home security camera system that there was motion in the driveway of their home.
According to a press release, the minor opened a live link to view the video while he was at school.
“The minor child began viewing the live video feed and observed a silver Toyota Corolla back into their driveway and park near their home,” the release states. “A male and female exited the vehicle and stood behind an open car door. The male and female both lowered their pants, fully exposing their genitals to the home’s security camera. The male and female prepared to engage in sexual activity when they were interrupted by a passing motorist.”
According to the release, the camera stopped recording prior to the conclusion of the male and female’s interaction.
“I’m disturbed by this brazen activity,” Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King stated via the release. “The activity exposed a teenager to disturbing behavior and violated the sanctity of the residents’ home
where they should feel safe and secure. This is a very active investigation with detectives working to develop additional information.”
Anyone who may know the identity of the suspects or who has any information related to the incident is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at (248) 871-2610.
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 4981052.
Photo provided by the Farmington Hills Police Department Police are looking for a couple who were caught exposing themselves on security camera.
CRIME WATCH
Suspicious vehicle call results in arrest of man for possession of heroin
FARMINGTON — Public Safety officers were dispatched to the area of Farmington and Cloverdale for a suspicious vehicle around 3 p.m. Sept. 11.
While investigating the vehicle, officers noticed a man walking away from it. Officers noticed he was walking with an open container of alcohol concealed in a brown paper bag. They detained him and learned that he had multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants out from other jurisdictions.
While taking the man into custody, officers located suspected heroin on him. He was arrested for possession of suspected heroin and open intoxicants, as well as his warrants.
Officers extinguish vehicle fire
FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety officers were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire in the Chatham Hills subdivision at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 14.
Officers arrived to find the vehicle
smoking, with flames coming from the engine compartment. Officers donned their turn out gear and quickly extinguished the vehicle fire.
Police arrest intoxicated driver in possession of a firearm
FARMINGTON — A Farmington Public Safety officer conducted a traffic stop at 2:48 a.m. Sept. 3 on a suspected intoxicated driver at Freedom and Farmington roads. After an investigation, the 44-year-old driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated. It was also determined that the driver was in possession of a firearm while intoxicated.
Police spot motorcycle that fled from nearby city
FARMINGTON — On Sept. 5 at 10:04 a.m., a Farmington Public Safety officer saw a parked yellow motorcycle that fit the description of a motorcycle that had previously fled a traffic stop in a neighboring community.
The neighboring agency was able to positively identify the motorcycle as the one that had fled from their officers. The neighboring agency was able to develop a suspect, a 20-year-old man, and also impounded the motorcycle for evidence processing.
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ed work on industrial streets, Farmington Freeway Industrial Park, 11 Mile Road from Farmington to Orchard Lake roads, and work in subdivisions.
Potential projects going forward include work on multiple subdivisions as well as major roads, such as Nine Mile Road from Walsingham Drive to Farmington Road; Halstead Road from 12 Mile Road to 14 Mile Road and Eight Mile to Nine Mile Road; Folsom Road from Nine Mile to Orchard Lake Roads; Farmington Road from 13 Mile to 14 Mile and 10 Mile to 12 Mile; and Drake Road from Nine Mile Road to M-5.
Those are projects that are projected to start over the next five years, although exact dates have not been solidified.
“The five-year capital improvement plan is being updated every year, looking out (over) the next five years of what roads we want to address, and it goes through an analysis process, based on the road conditions, to determine how bad the condition is of the road and how much funding we have and what sections we’re going to improve,” Rushlow said.
Farmington Hills resident Eric Gould lives in a subdivision between Farmington and Drake roads. He said that this summer, a portion of work in his neighborhood was completed, which included digging up pavement.
He shared his thoughts about the millage proposal.
“I was in favor of it last time, and based upon what we’ve seen in our neighborhood, I continue to believe the importance of that millage,” Gould said.
The amount of the millage is something that Gould can live with.
“Obviously, less is better, but if this is what is required, I’ll only speak for myself and my neighborhood, but we needed it,” he said. “Seeing the results and benefiting from the work in our neighborhood, I am comfortable paying it forward.”
According to Rushlow, the city utilizes the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating, which is a standard for rating roads that has a 10-point scale — 1 represents the worst condition for a road and 10 represents the
condition of a new road.
He said that Farmington Hills is averaging a 5.3 rating.
“About 40% of the roads are considered poor condition, and about a little more than 20% are in what we consider good condition, and everything else is in the middle there,” Rushlow said. “So our average is fair. We’d like to get that, obviously, up, to have more roads in good condition than in poor, and right now we’re still working to get to that goal of having most of our roads in good condition.”
In 2014, according to Rushlow, the city had a PASER rating of 4.2.
“We’ve started to add more good roads and get rid of some of those ones that are on the poor rating scale,” he said. “Over the 10 years of the previous millage, there has been a nice, steady trend of improving that overall PASER score every year.”
The three phases of road work are maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
Roads that receive a rating of less than 3 can be targeted for reconstruction.
“When we’re evaluating through the PASER system, and also our capital improvement plan, some roads will receive rehabilitation, and some will be reconstructed. It really just makes sense then, how can we stretch that dollar the furthest to keep our roads in good condition and extend the useful life?” Rushlow said.
From Rushlow’s perspective, 2 mills is an appropriate amount for the city to achieve its aspirations.
“The biggest message here is we’re continuing to try to meet our goals, with expectations of providing a sustainable road-funding venture that we have continued progress on,” he said. “Improving the roads includes improving safety for both pedestrians and motorists traveling through the city, reducing wear-and-tear on vehicles and helping make sure that Farmington Hills is a desirable location to live, work and do business.”
The Farmington Hills Citywide Open House will take place noon-3 p.m. Oct. 5 on the City Hall campus, located at 31555 W. 11 Mile Road.
At the open house, a booth will be set up where residents can ask questions and get more information about the millage.
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
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The nonprofit collects bikes from people, restores them with the help of volunteers, and distributes them to under-served kids in Detroit and surrounding communities before the holidays.
The bikes come with a new helmet.
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OUTREACH WALKS WITH FARMINGTON HILLS MAYOR SCHEDULED
FARMINGTON HILLS — A new conversation series with Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich, titled “Walk The Hawk,” was set to be launched Sept. 17.
Walks will take place at noon Oct. 15 and Nov. 12 at The Hawk, located at 29995 W. 12 Mile Road. Community members can meet with Rich outside on the Hawk track, or on the third floor of The Hawk if there is inclement weather.
“The scheduled walks will allow residents to exercise while engaging in conversations with Mayor Rich in an informal setting,” the release states.
For more information, visit fhgov.com.
FARMINGTON TO UNVEIL MURAL IN RECOGNITION OF 200 YEARS
Jewish Historical Society of Michigan recognized with award
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Historical Society of Michigan announced its 2024 State History Award winners, and a local organization was among them.
According to a press release, the awards are presented every year to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation, collection, preservation and/or promotion of state and local history, with the awards representing the HSM’s highest recognition.
In the category of special programs/ events, “In the Neighborhood: Everyday Life on Hastings Street,” by the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, will be recognized with a State History Award at the Michigan History Conference Sept. 26-29 in St. Joseph/ Benton Harbor.
According to the release, the exhibit ran for 12 weeks in the Detroit Historical Museum’s community gallery this year, and it explored daily life in Detroit’s first Jewish neighborhood during the period of 1880-1930.
The exhibit and programs drew an estimated audience of 30,000 people, according to the release.
FARMINGTON — In recognition of Farmington’s 200 years of history, the Farmington Bicentennial Task Force is inviting the community to the unveiling of a timeline mural.
The mural was created to commemorate Farmington’s bicentennial and “beautifully captures the key moments and milestones that have shaped our community,” according to a press release.
It was designed by local artist Carl Johnson, with input from local historian Brian Golden and Farmington Councilwoman Maria Taylor, according to the release.
The event is scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. Sept. 25 at 23300 Farmington Road, in the alley between Fresh Thyme Market and My Salon Suites.
Comments from local leaders, the opportunity to learn more about Farmington’s history, and light refreshments will be featured.
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LEFT: One of the benefits of extended families living together is strengthening bonds between generations. Shutterstock image
MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Multigenerational housing is making a comeback.
Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021.
Shaun Shaya, of Shaya Realty in Birmingham, works closely with the senior community, helping them sell their homes or move into assisted living arrangements. He said moving into a multigenerational household can provide plenty of emotional benefits for the older generation.
Having a senior move into a home with their adult children or grandchildren means more accessibility to caregiving and a sense of social inclusivity.
But the change between living on their own and moving in with family can be difficult.
“I think they are in a place where they have a lot of stress in their life. It is stressful because it is change. They have lived in their home for a long time,” he said. “But on the other side, you know that it is easier.”
Shaya has seen first hand the positive impact living with other people has on the senior community while helping seniors move into assisted living homes.
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taking care of themselves. Shaya said multigenerational housing provides the same effect.
“The key is the emotional well-being of the seniors that choose to live in multigenerational housing,” he said. “As you get older, it becomes very isolating, and socializing becomes more of a challenge.”
Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, said she sees a lot of multigenerational living situations in Troy and the surrounding areas of metro Detroit.
“Multigenerational homes are huge in areas that have diverse populations,” she said. “I think our population is different today, so you have people that live in the areas that are culturally used to taking care of their grandparents or their parents.”
To accommodate the current wants or needs for multigenerational homes, Toomajian said that the housing market is beginning to build homes specifically for multigenerational housing.
“Developers have been adjusting new construction floor plans to accommodate multigenerational families,” she said via email. “Adding first-floor full bathrooms
with showers and first-floor flex rooms that have a multi-purpose: guest room, bedroom, playroom, gym, or an office.”
Creating homes that are designed for the purpose of multigenerational family living situations opens up the doors for saving money in other aspects of life, according to Toomajian.
“What ends up happening is today’s home prices are so high that both parents have to work,” she said. “Then if both parents are working, who is home with the kids? Then grandma moves in to help take care of the kids while the parents are working.”
Shaya said that the desire for a single family home and land will never diminish, but multigenerational living is the most attainable option as he believes that housing affordability will not change anytime soon.
“Economics will sort of dictate that a different model will be more efficient and more welcome for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that multigenerational housing is going to be an integral part of that model to help with the housing availability issue that many people face.”
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586)-498-1081.
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for folks to do a hayride in September before we’re deep into the fall season, and really get acquainted with the trails in the park, and then come back for, like, an October or even November ride, and see the transformation that occurs in the park throughout the fall season — how the leaves change, how the trails change, (and) what animals are out.”
Night hikes are also scheduled to take place on a couple of Friday nights. Those are scheduled for Oct. 18 and Nov. 15 at a cost of $3 per person for children 5 and up and adults.
“It’s a rare opportunity to see Heritage Park after the sun goes down,” Smith said. “A guide takes the groups out, does some fun, guided-sensory activities along the trail in search of nocturnal animals, and they look for cool features of the night sky and the different sounds that they can hear in the park after dark. That is a really fun thing to sign up for.”
The Fall Color Walk will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at Heritage Park. The cost is $3 per person.
“There’s really cool things to discover on that walk,” Smith said. “We get to discover why leaves change color, looking for signs of seasonal change and how animals are preparing for winter.”
At 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, children and adults can be part of a “Goodnight, Moon Pajama Party.” The cost is $8 for residents and $13 for nonresidents.
It is for children 1 1/2 to 12 years of age, although adults need to accompany children.
At that event, the book “Goodnight Moon,” by Margaret Wise Brown, will be read.
The nature center’s rabbit, Moon, is slated to be there.
“We’re inviting little ones with their adults to come in their pajamas and get to learn about rabbits and what makes them
special — learn about what healthy snacks they eat,” Smith said. “We’ll get to share snacks. And then we’ll be able to make a craft to take home. That’s a really fun program.”
Smith is a proponent of what the programs offered by the Farmington Hills Nature Center can bring to the community.
“One of our missions here at the Nature Center is to be a community gathering place,” she said. “These seasonal programs that we offer (are) a great way to enjoy the fall season and get the most out of it.”
For information about those events — as well as an adult nature education series scheduled to take place in October, November and December — call the Farmington Hills Nature Center at (248) 473-1870, or visit recreg.fhgov.com.
Citywide Open House
Aside from activities offered by the Farmington Hills Nature Center, the city has scheduled another event that can be a big draw for members of the community.
From noon-3 p.m. Oct. 5, Farmington Hills will host the Citywide Open House at City Hall, located at 31555 W. 11 Mile Road.
The event is free, with hot dogs and Kona Ice treats available while supplies last.
Residents can take a shuttle from the Orchard Ridge campus of Oakland Community College, located at 27055 Orchard Lake Road, to get there.
Representatives from the Police Department, Fire Department and Department of Public Works will be on hand.
“Some of the city’s most recognizable departments will be there showcasing their work,” said Vickie Sullen-Winn, who is the director of communications and engagement for Farmington Hills. “They’ll have interactive activities for the entire family.’
Children will be able to climb on fire trucks and heavy machinery, and there will also be a smoke-house to practice fire-escape plans, according to Sullen-Winn.
“This event, historically, has been
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planned to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week, so it’s the perfect opportunity to highlight the importance of smoke detectors,” she said. “It’s a great way to get families involved in fire safety, so, as a result, the Fire Department will have live demonstration activities, including climbing on fire trucks and learning about safety.”
She anticipates that around 1,500 or more people may attend, and residents will have an opportunity to ride in a police vehicle and meet K-9 Ozzie of the Police Department.
“I think it goes a long way in creating a community feel,” Sullen-Winn said. “We are having fun together. This is a great way for the community to see how their tax dollars are being used, when you have an opportunity to see the truck that plows your street or the street-sweeper, or to see the PD car and the technology that they have in place. The (police) drones are a big, big hit.”
Call Staff Writer Mark Vest at (586) 498-1052.
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LEFT: Hayrides are a popular activity in the fall, and the Farmington Hills Nature Center has scheduled some for this fall.
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ABOVE: The Farmington Hills Citywide Open House, which is scheduled to take place in October, may attract as many as 1,500 people.
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Car buffs who attend this year’s Jammin’ at the Junction will have the opportunity to pay their respects to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
The annual car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5
LEFT: This 1977 Chevrolet
p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road in Roseville. The event is open to the public and free to spectators.
During the day, car owners will display their soupedup muscle cars, classic models, coupes, convertibles and more. The festivities also will include live music, food vendors and awards.
One car that will catch the public’s attention is a 1977
CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS
is scheduled to be on display at Jammin’ at the Junction from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road, in Roseville. The car pays tribute to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which Roseville City Manager and Police Commissioner Ryan Monroe owns and maintains. He purchased the vehicle with his own money a few years ago to honor the dedicated Roseville patrolmen who died while serving and protecting the residents of the city.
“I plan to have the car there,” said Monroe, a former police officer. “When you work the road, that is your of-
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ABOVE: This display plaque lists the many local businesses and Roseville police officers that helped restore the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic on their own time at no cost to the city.
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fice. It’s a nice thing for the department and community to have the police vehicle at Jammin’ at the Junction. People like it.”
When shopping around for a commemorative car, Monroe “looked at all kinds of vehicles.” While the ’77 model was never a police car, Monroe felt the spacious and comfortable sedan was the best representation for the officers who lost their lives.
The honored patrolmen are: Albert O. DeSmet, Robert Alfred Young, William Oliver and Lawrence Cooney. All four men are remembered on the Officer Down Memorial Page website at odmp.org. The website tells brief stories of the law enforcement officers and the circumstances in which they died.
DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit Nov. 5, 1987. DeSmet, 44, was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
According to the website, Clinton Township police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. DeSmet and
his partner, James Edwards, activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes of Gratiot Avenue when the vehicle struck them from behind.
DeSmet’s patrol car slid into the median and he was killed while Edwards was reportedly injured. The driver continued on until he crashed at an intersection. As time went on, the driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state hospital for four years and released.
Young’s “End of Watch” occurred Feb. 18, 1978, when he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after pursuing a suspect on foot. The 51-year-old officer was assisting an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect then broke free and ran from the scene.
Young chased after him, tackled and handcuffed him and returned him to the ambulance. After a few minutes, the patrolman collapsed. The married father of three was transported to a local hospital where he died.
The Officer Down Memorial Page states that Oliver and Cooney — on duty together June 15, 1937 — died by gunfire after they apprehended a youth who was un-
der arrest for burglarizing a local gas station.
The suspect and a second juvenile were handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when one of them grabbed Oliver’s handgun and shot him. When Cooney heard the gunshots, he rushed to the scene and was shot at by the suspects.
“He began to chase the suspects and as he rounded the corner he was shot several times,” the website states. “Although wounded, he continued to fire at the suspects.”
Cooney drove himself to the police station and collapsed. A milkman passing by took him to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two sons. Oliver succumbed to his wounds about one month later on July 12. He was survived by his wife and four children.
The 19-year-old suspect in the shootout was arrested and sentenced to life in prison. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, he was paroled Jan. 25, 1963.
“I wanted to acknowledge those officers and draw attention to the police and city,” Monroe said. “I think it’s so important to remember their sacrifices.”
Many local organizations have offered their time to help restore the Chevy without any cost to the city of Roseville or the Police Department, as no city funds were used for the project.
“The Roseville Auto Shop was generous to give it a good tune-up and make it road ready,” Monroe said. “Lafata Auto Body helped with some of the body work.”
Other contributors listed on a display plaque include Automotive Color Supply Inc., in Roseville; Van’s Towing & Transport in Roseville; US Farathane, of Sterling Heights; ABS Storage Products in Detroit; Majik Graphics in Clinton Township; and Roseville officers Brian Dobrzycki, David Lukasavage, Matthew Lesperance and his dad, Dennis Lesperance. The police officers volunteered on their own time.
The Caprice Classic is stored in a city building and taken out on occasion for events, including parades.
“It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”
For more information on Jammin’ at the Junction or to register your car, visit roseville-mi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.
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BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”
On the Detroit-based podcast, co-hosts Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown cover everything from barber poles to Prince to toilets. Pairing history with architecture, the duo set out to uncover the origins and meaning behind everyday design in each episode using Moore’s background as an architect and Malott Brown’s education in anthropology and historic preservation, which is only fitting considering that the pair met while working at an architectural firm in Detroit.
The podcasters share a charisma and curiosity that allows for easy listening as they delve into their biweekly design fascination.
“I have a running Google sheet that I’m just continuously adding ideas to every time I’m out in the world, and I’m like, ‘Wonder what that’s about. Let’s add it to the list,’” Moore said.
“I feel like I come at it almost from a backward perspective of Brian, where he’s like, ‘OK, here’s the problem. What is the design solution that can resolve that issue?’ Whereas I’m like, ‘Oh, here’s the solution that they came up with. What was this used for? What was the problem?’” Malott Brown said.
Moore explained that he had wanted to do a podcast since 2015, but nothing came to fruition until COVID-19 hit and he was hosting a “quarantined lawn happy hour” at his house.
“I don’t even remember how the topic came up, but I started talking about how I wanted to do this. I actually think someone brought up barber poles at the happy hour. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode about this.’ Sam’s husband, Jeff, said, ‘Oh, well, Sam’s been wanting to do a design podcast too. You guys should do something together,’” Moore said.
“Jeff kind of pawned me off on Brian,” Malott Brown joked.
She explained that at one point, she tried to convince her husband to do a podcast with her because she wanted to do something creative during the pandemic.
After discussing the plan for about a year, Moore and Malott Brown picked a
WHERE TO FIND FORMING FUNCTION:
Forming Function can be streamed on “any podcasting platform,” including Spotify, Apple, iHeartPodcast Network, Castbox and more. For more information on the Forming Function podcast, visit its Facebook page at facebook. com/FormingFunctionPodcast or check out their Instagram, @formingfunctionpodcast.
name and secured the Michigan Architectural Foundation’s Damian Farrell Architectural Awareness grant. The grant provides “financial assistance to organizations and individuals that organize, sponsor and promote events, lectures, publications and experiences that increase awareness of architecture.”
In 2024, the MAF Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants Committee and the MAF Board of Trustees approved a total of $15,000 to be awarded to architectural awareness efforts like the Forming Function podcast. Moore and Malott Brown did not disclose the amount of the grant since it is a competitive application process. They explained that they were not profiting from the grant and that it helped them purchase equipment to streamline the editing process. Under the grant agreement, they did eight episodes in the first season and agreed to do 12 episodes this season.
“One of the requirements we made with them on the funding was that every season we would have at least one episode about Michigan architecture. And so, in the first season, we had an episode about the GM Tech Center. This season, we’ll have Northland Shopping Center, which is a very significant work that contributed to architectural movements across the country as a whole,” Moore said.
In April 2023, Moore and Malott Brown launched their first episode, “What’s White and Red All Over?” which focused on the gruesome history of barber poles. Moore said that becoming a podcaster made him adjust to explaining topics in more detail.
“I was giving someone a preview of the story. I talked about bloodletting and moved on. And they were like, ‘Whoa, wait. What’s,
what is bloodletting?’ I just assumed people knew what this was. So I went and rewrote my whole story, and there’s now a 10-minute segment about what that is and why they did it. And that actually became kind of the crux of the story.” he said.
Malott Brown explained her process for storytelling on the podcast.
“If the structure is always the same, it gets a little bit stale. So, trying to figure out how to tell the same story in a way that people will get something out of it, but in maybe new ways, with different perspectives and different angles, that keeps it fresh,” she said.
Lindsay Hansmann is a former coworker turned friend of Moore and Malott Brown. Hansmann has done photography for the podcast and appeared in the second episode of season two, “Potty Language,” which discusses the history of toilets and the evolution of sanitation systems.
Hansmann remembered when they asked her to do the episode.
“I was very honored. I showed up to record, and I was telling Brian how nervous I was,” Hansmann said.
Hansmann said that Moore reassured her.
“What I didn’t say out loud back to him, but what I thought was, ‘No, I’m nervous that it’s just not going to be as good as when it’s you two.’ Because they just have such a great flow. Thankfully, they are exactly who they are. And he was correct. Within a few minutes, we were talking like we would if we were out to grab a bite.”
In addition to Hansmann’s appearance in episode two of season two, listeners can look forward to topics such as the designs behind footballs, tarot cards, witches and Northland Mall. Malott Brown encouraged listeners to share their curiosities with them at formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com.
“We do like to answer people’s questions,” she said. “So, if there’s anything that people are curious about, we definitely want them to send that to us so that we can answer those questions. Because we’re only two people, our curiosity can only expand so far. So, if there is anything that people are wondering about, we definitely want to help satisfy that for them.”
Sam Malott Brown and Brian Moore record a “Forming Function” podcast episode Sept. 17 on the design behind footballs.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Football
With junior quarterback Julian Johnson sidelined due to injury, Farmington turned to senior running back Trenton Darden, who took the majority of the snaps from the Wildcat formation, while junior Anthony Bailey, who had two interceptions on defense, came in on third down passing plays.
Farmington’s flash in the pan came when junior Herschel McCormack-Reamer gashed the Raiders defense for a 46-yard touchdown run with 9:27 left in the third quarter to give the Falcons a 7-6 lead, but the offense struggled outside of it.
“First possession, we had some first downs, but then we had some three-andouts,” Farmington head coach Jason Albrecht said. “We’re a team that needs to get a couple first downs, and our defense didn’t help by not getting off that side of the ball. I haven’t looked at the stats, but I think they had 35 offensive plays in the first half. That’s crazy.”
North Farmington’s offensive unit was stagnant at times throughout the matchup, but junior quarterback Terrance James and senior Duke Blanch wore down the defense with their rushing attack.
When the time was right and Herstein saw what he liked, James would take a shot down the right sideline to senior wideout Lorence Woodley, who hauled in the Raiders’ first score of the night late in the second quarter on a 33-yard connection as Woodley elevated over a Farmington defender to make the grab.
Woodley also drew a critical pass interference late in the fourth quarter as North Farmington clung to a 12-6 lead, putting the ball at the Farmington 46-yard line.
“We scouted them and thought we
could set them up with the run and be able to hit some passes down the field,” Herstein said. “Lorence Woodley made a nice grab down the field on the fade route, and we were able to get the PI (pass interference) the other time.”
Woodley’s pass interference call was capitalized by the Raiders offense as James took a 28-yard quarterback keeper down to the 1-yard line before finishing it off himself with a touchdown run to put the game out of reach with 1:25 left in the fourth quarter.
Senior running back Duke Blanch gave North Farmington the 12-6 lead late in the third quarter on a 1-yard touchdown.
James was improvising all night with his athletic ability and making the throws when needed, displaying how talented this Raiders offense can look with the first-year quarterback under center.
It’s been an adjustment, and there’s still some nerves from time-to-time, as James will admit, but the wide receiver/defensive back who currently holds a Division 1 offer from Miami (OH) University looked comfortable in the pocket.
“In the beginning, I was a little nervous, but as we say, a team is a team,” James said. “It all depends on everyone from 1 to 11. I came out and had fun. I’m just really proud of my team and how we did.”
James and company have put the season back on track after starting out 0-2 with a pair of losses to Livonia Stevenson and Ferndale, who are both 2-1 on the year. The Raiders will head into the bulk of their league schedule as they travel to Bloomfield Hills Sept. 20, after press time.
Farmington will look to rebound next week when it hosts Troy Athens Sept. 20 in a OAA Blue matchup, after press time.
“This is the beginning,” James said. “We still got a whole other season. We are still about to ball out.”
ABOVE: The North Farmington student section cheers on their team as North Farmington hosted Farmington Sept. 13 at North Farmington High School.
BELOW: The Farmington student section brought their A-game as they cheered on their squad.
Photos by Donna Dalziel
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Fake ID leads to real suspect
BERKLEY — A 20-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman was caught attempting to use fake identification at 12:06 p.m. Aug. 18 at 3916 W. 11 Mile Road.
Police were called to Quality Roots for a report of a woman attempting to use a fake ID to buy marijuana. When the fake ID was caught by the store, the woman left the scene before police arrived.
While the ID was fake, police said that it did list the woman’s real address. Police were able to track down the woman and called her to the Public Safety Department, where she was issued a citation.
Police arrest motorcyclist
BERKLEY — A 35-year-old Rochester Hills man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime at 9:39 p.m. Aug. 17 near Woodward Avenue and West 12 Mile Road.
According to the Berkley Public Safety Department, a patrol vehicle on Woodward became aware of a situation where a driver on a red motorcycle with a passenger began speeding away from a Berkley police officer at a gas station.
Police stated the driver was seen disobeying road closures and driving around the cones placed on Coolidge Highway.
The patrol vehicle attempted to stop the motorcyclist, but the motorcyclist reportedly did not stop. The officer followed the motorcycle, which was traveling between 70 and 80 mph, according to the report.
The motorcycle ended up in an area of Woodward that was congested with traffic due to the Dream Cruise. The motorcyclist attempted to hide behind a building, but police were pointed to its location by witnesses, the report states.
Police were able to arrest the driver, who according to the report told authorities that he had a gun on his person. The passenger was able to contact someone for a ride from the scene.
Incense starts fire in empty apartment
FARMINGTON — Public safety officers responded to Chatham Hills Apartments on a smoke investigation around 8:35 p.m. Aug. 26.
When officers arrived they detected smoke coming from underneath the door to a second story apartment. The apartment was unattended and locked. The officers forced entry and found an active fire within. Officers extinguished the fire, the origin of which was determined to be unattended incense placed near an apartment wall.
Driver fails to stop for police
FARMINGTON — An officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding at Grand River and Power Aug.
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and siren, the vehicle continued westbound on Grand River to Shiawassee, where it stopped for a red light. The officer attempted to get the driver’s attention, with negative results. The vehicle was eventually boxed in at Grand River and Drake. The 49-year-old driver was arrested and cited for failing to stop for a police officer’s signal.
Someone steals purse at hospital
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, an unknown person stole the complainant’s purse from Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road.
Police catch suspected mail thief
NOVI — A police officer reported seeing a man with a backpack standing in the middle of West Park Drive near Humboldt Drive at 2:29 a.m. Sept. 3.
The man was swaying back and forth with his head down, according to the police report. The man had no reaction when the officer pulled up directly behind him with his lights on.
When the officer got out of his car and called out to the man, the man responded by walking toward the sidewalk, according to the report. The officer then placed the man in handcuffs and asked to search his bag. Inside the bag, the officer reportedly found 22 pieces of mail that belonged to nearby small businesses. The man was then arrested and taken to the Novi Police Department. The mail was returned to the businesses, who police said chose to press charges against the man.
Surfboard goes missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A complainant went to the Police Department Aug. 29 to report that their surfboard was taken from their boat at the West Acres Marina.
No suspects were reported.
Sports cards reported missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — An officer took a report of stolen baseball and basketball cards from a residence in the Aldingbrooke complex Aug. 31.
The reporting party explained that they had placed a box of cards on top of their water heater in March, and when they went to retrieve them Aug. 17, the cards were gone. No suspects were reported.
Motorcyclist punches woman’s side mirror
BIRMINGHAM — A 51-year-old Royal Oak woman
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Classic car show fundraiser: Supports Another Day Resource Center (supplies food, clothing and hygiene items), theme is sock hop/1950s and includes silent auction, photo booth and DJ, 7 p.m., Mile City Church, 13100 N. Haggerty Road in Plymouth, (248) 4696607, anotherdayresource.org
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Avenue, she encountered a group of motorcyclists traveling at a high rate of speed who were visibly angry with motorists who were not getting out of their way.
One of the motorcyclists intentionally smashed the victim’s side mirror with their fist. An investigation was ongoing.
Police break up fight at restaurant
BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol were at a restaurant in the 200 block of South Old Woodward around 1 a.m. Sept. 1 when a fight broke out between several men.
One, a 28-year-old Sterling Heights man, resisted officers’ attempts to stop the fight and continued to behave aggressively. As officers attempted to subdue him, another man, a 35-year-old Macomb resident, grabbed one officer’s shoulder and pulled him backwards. Both suspects were arrested, with the Sterling Heights man charged with disturbing the peace and obstruction of justice, and the Macomb man charged with obstruction of justice.
Police arrest speeding drunk driver
ROCHESTER — A Rochester officer performing stationary radar in the area of Main and Romeo saw a vehicle traveling at 52 mph in a 25 mph zone at approximately 3 a.m. Aug. 24. The officer conducted a traffic stop and also observed the vehicle to have an expired plate.
The driver failed all field sobriety tasks and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.15%. The driver was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and released, pending a later court date.
Woman arrested for being drunk and disorderly
ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to an apartment complex pool for a disturbance at approximately 5 p.m. Aug. 28.
The caller indicated there was a group of individuals drinking, and the one female kept falling into the pool due to her intoxication.
Officers arrived and spoke with management, who confiscated the alcoholic beverages. Officers attempted to speak with the female who was causing the main disturbance, but she continued to cause a disturbance. At that point, she was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and was released with a citation.
Man reports assault after going home with stranger
SOUTHFIELD — At 12:16 a.m. Aug. 19, a man met a woman and went back to her home, where they
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OCT. 5
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton tribute: 8 p.m., The HawkFarmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com
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Digital Literacy Hands-On: Cutting the Cable: Learn about streaming services, 1-2 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
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Antiques Twelve Mile Roadshow: 7 p.m., The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, (248) 699-6700, thehawktheatre.com
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Hayride Central: Traverse trails of Heritage Park, then stick around for cider and s’mores, half-hour slots available 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays until Nov. 1, 24915 Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 699-6700
‘The Best Laid Plans’: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 27-29 and Oct. 3-5, Farmington Players Barn, 32332 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2955, boxoffice@ farmingtonplayers.org, farmingtonplayers.org
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and assaulted him, according to a police report. He contacted police after leaving her residence.
Witness thwarts theft attempt
SOUTHFIELD — A resident reported to Southfield police that he saw a man attempting
‘The Industrialist and the Seer’: Art exhibit on display through Sept. 28, KickstART Gallery, 23616 Farmington Road in Farmington, (248) 468-5966, kickstartfarmington.org/visual-arts
‘Sweet Home Sweet:’ Exhibit featuring photographs of family and friends taken by Holcaust survivor before and during time in Kraków Ghetto and German concentration camps, on display 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays and 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays through December, The Zekelman Holocaust Center, 28123 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-2400, holocaustcenter.org/exhibits Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through early November, Riley Park, 33113
