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Enhancements planned for Heritage Park
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — As part of an interlocal agreement between Oakland County and the city of Farmington Hills, the county will manage Heritage Park.
The agreement was unanimously approved by the Farmington Hills City Council in August but will be implemented slowly after several community engagement sessions. The full operational agreement is expected to be underway by April.
While specific plans were still being finalized, the $4 million investment at the park, located at 24915 Farmington Road, will provide additional services and programming, and a variety of enhancements.
Ellen Schneckle, director of special services for Farmington Hills, said these could include widening pathways, installing benches along each route and adding other features that improve accessibility and safety across more than five miles of trails. New trails could also be implemented, allowing guests to access more areas of the park.
The arrangement is also expected to come with increased management of invasive species — non-native plants that threaten the balance of the local ecosystem.
“We are anticipating the county’s ability to assist us in managing those,” Schneckle said.
Chris Ward, the director of Oakland County Parks, said he hopes the enhancements will drive more visitors to Heritage Park. He noted that the county is taking cues
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — At its meeting Sept. 8, the Farmington Hills City Council issued a proclamation for the 25th anniversary of the city’s Cultural Arts Division, recognizing its impact on the community.
Current and former staff and volunteers with the Cultural Arts Division were lauded for their work, as were former and current members of the Farmington Area Arts Commission.
“Art and recreation aren’t enrichment — they are life,” said Nancy Coumoundouros, retired cultural arts supervisor for the city of Farmington Hills.
Coumoundouros started the Cultural Arts Division in 2000, inspired by residents saying they wanted to see more art around town.
She recalled her interview with Dave Boyer, the director of Special Services at the time. He asked about
See CULTURAL ARTS on page 6A
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The Farmington Hills Nature Center at Heritage Park provides immersive learning programs ideal for school field trips, according to Oakland County Parks Director Chris Ward. See HERITAGE PARK on page 4A
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Council reevaluates housing proposal
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FARMINGTON HILLS — At a meeting of the Farmington Hills City Council Sept. 8, members voted to reconsider a proposal for a single-family multi-generational housing development.
The project originally failed approval, 1-6, at a council meeting in early August. Mayor Pro Tem Bill Dwyer was the only vote to approve the project.
The proposal for The Tabernacle and Mulberry Park calls for a new housing development on 13 Mile Road west of Middlebelt Road. The project was slated to have 63 units spanning townhouses and ranch-style homes across roughly 12 acres.
The council originally rejected the plan because it would require a zoning change from RA1 to RC1, increasing the density in the area — the number of homes per acre. In addition, some were opposed to the short setbacks.
Schafer Development LLC, the developer on the project, requested reconsideration after its seventh time before Farmington Hills officials, when they learned RC1 zoning is allowed if the homes have a setback of 100 feet and there is at least 30% open space. Setbacks are the minimum distance that a house must be from a property line, street or other feature.
“Everybody missed this,” said Steven Schafer, with Schafer Development. “You’ve got to give me my due process. You’ve got to at least give me an opportunity to comply.”
He described the council as continually moving the goalpost despite his company consistently making changes.
“I can give them 100-foot setbacks,” Schafer said. “They’ll have about 60% open spaces.”
The council agreed that the developer should have due process and voted 6-1 to hear an adjusted proposal. Councilman Michael Bridges was the lone dissenting vote.
Bridges has been on the Farmington Hills City Council for 17 years.
“My goal on council is to make sure we preserve our neighborhoods,” he said. “I would not like it in my neighborhood, so why would I support it in someone else’s neighborhood?”
Residents who spoke at the meeting did not want the development in
See HOUSING on page 4A
Abatement begins at Roosevelt Elementary
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
KEEGO HARBOR — Heart of the Lakes, a community organization dedicated to preserving Roosevelt Elementary — or at least delaying its demolition — recently gathered to save the century-old landmark, only to see abatement crews begin work a few days later.
Carrying signs that read “Save Roosevelt” and donning T-shirts emblazoned with the line “Roosevelt for Everybody,” roughly a dozen or so HOTL members gathered in front of the building Sept. 4 to protest its fate. The school is located at 2065 Cass Lake Road in Keego Harbor, part of the West Bloomfield School District.
The demonstrators were met with a chorus of horns blowing and arms waving as motorists passed by showing support. Yet
See ABATEMENT on page 10A
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LEFT: Christian Sonneville stands in front of Roosevelt Elementary, in Keego Harbor, protesting its demolition as crews begin asbestos abatement.
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BELOW: Susan Emerling, of Keego Harbor, is protesting the demolition because she wants clean air, water and soil free of contamination.
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their neighborhood for the same reasons the project was originally denied.
“Council has been very patient in allowing the developers to come back many times to make their case,” Bridges said. “We’ve done our job.”
Dwyer had a different view.
“I think this is an excellent development for the community,” Dwyer said. “I understand how you feel as residents. But if you are sitting on the City Council, you’ve got to look at the entire city and what this project is going to bring to the city.”
According to the developer, this project will bring millions of dollars to Farmington Hills.
Councilman Randy Bruce took a moment to clarify his remarks from the Aug.11 meeting.
“I believe this is a scam and we are being played,” Bruce had said, adding that he had been requesting more information for months but hadn’t received it. “Council’s vote would not have been based on full and complete information. And in my opinion, the council would have been a sham or a scam.”
In retrospect, he said, “sham” would have been a better word.
He also stressed his comments were not directed toward the property owners or the developers, but rather a reflection of his frus-
Heritage Park
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from the community, which has already shared input on high-priority capital improvement items in a master plan adopted by the city of Farmington Hills.
“We’re going to take our lead from the city and do some public engagement sessions in the community,” Ward said. “We want to know more about what people in the community care about. That will be reflected in a final capital improvement plan for the park.”
Ward recounted how the new arrangement came about.
“There are beautiful parks north of M-59 but they’re often out of reach for residents in southern Oakland County,” he said. “We are looking to improve our presence, our reach, our impact in areas like Farming-
tration not getting the information he requested in a timely manner. Bruce requested proof that the property had been marketed and put up for sale as an RA1 property.
“Without this information, it decreases the council’s ability to vote accurately on this important matter,” Bruce explained.
Jim Manna is one of the owners of the property slated to be developed. The property is owned by MOBI, an acronym for Manna Orow Brothers Incorporated.
“In my 40 years of developing and selling real estate, which I do for a living, I have never been called a scam,” said Manna, who also serves on the West Bloomfield Board of Trustees.
“I want to thank Mr. Bruce for this because it’s going to be our No. 1 exhibit when we sue the city for millions,” Manna added.
Manna was pointing to a copy of what Bruce read at the Aug. 11 council meeting and requested it to be part of the record.
In a subsequent interview, Manna said the developer and owners of the land will wait and see how the council votes before pursuing a potential lawsuit.
The developers said they could be ready to present something new in late November.
Charmaine Ketler-Schmult, the community development director for Farmington Hills, said her office would need at least three weeks to review the new plans.
The next presentation for the project is set for Jan. 12, the first council meeting of 2026.
ton and Farmington Hills.”
He described Heritage Park as an oasis of nature in a heavily populated part of the county.
“It fits very well with our mission and services,” Ward said.
That mission includes giving people access to nature for health benefits and immersive learning experiences at the Farmington Hills Nature Center.
“It is really one of the best facilities in the county for school field trips and nature and environmental learning,” Ward said.
Officials say the new arrangement will take a good thing and make it more accessible to the community at large.
“We are focused on the relationship with Oakland County and the tremendous benefit that brings to residents and guests of the park,” Schneckle said.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
West Bloomfield man found unresponsive at Pleasant Lake
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team responded to an alleged drowning around 6 p.m. Aug. 31 when a man was reportedly found floating face down in Pleasant Lake.
The man was identified as Steven J. Sweeney, 62, of West Bloomfield. According to the Sheriff’s Office, he was not wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.
Reportedly, several bystanders entered the water and removed Sweeney from the lake before emergency crews arrived.
The county’s search and rescue team assisted first responders from the West Bloomfield Fire Department. Paramedics administered medical care and transported Sweeney to Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The incident is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. The Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office has taken custody of the body. At press time, an autopsy was planned to determine an official cause of death.
This incident follows a similar one where the Sheriff’s Office identified the remains of a man discovered in Pine Lake July 29 as Alphonce Capone Friday, a Southfield resident who had gone missing, leading his mother to file a missing person report Aug. 13. Forensic laboratory analysts with the Sheriff’s Office announced their findings Aug. 21.
The search and rescue operation conducted at Pine Lake July 29 was done in collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and the West Bloomfield Police. Authorities continue to investigate the case and are asking anyone who saw Friday prior to his disappearance to share what they know.
Friday was described as a Black man believed to be 20-40 years old, standing 6 feet tall and weighing about 140 pounds. When he was found at the lake, he was wearing a white T-shirt, black jogging pants and black Adidas athletic shoes, size 10.
Anyone who may have seen Sweeney alive prior to his passing, or who saw Friday alive from July 27 through July 29 is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (248) 858-4940.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
CRIME WATCH
Police called after verbal dispute
FARMINGTON — Officers arrived at a business in the 24000 block of Orchard Lake Road around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 25 after a report of a felonious assault with a knife.
Reportedly, a customer and employee were in a verbal altercation when the call was made. Dispatch was informed that the customer was allegedly brandishing a knife.
When officers arrived at the scene, the suspect — a 32-year-old man — had walked away, but he was seen the next day at a neighboring business and taken into custody.
Police reported that several knives and a pair of brass knuckles were found on the suspect. The case has been submitted to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officers find suspected methamphetamine
FARMINGTON — A 43-year-old man was stopped by Farmington Public Safety officers for a moving violation while driving around Grand River and Wilmarth avenues Aug. 29. Officers discovered he had a suspended license. Upon searching the vehicle, officers also reportedly found a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, as well as drug paraphernalia.
The detective bureau is preparing the case to be submitted to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
If you know more about these cases or others, Farmington Public Safety at (248) 474-4700. — Gena Johnson
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her vision for the Cultural Arts Division.
“I want to make this the biggest, best cultural arts division in the state,” she recalled saying. “(Boyer) laughed, because at the time there were no art classes or places to hang art.”
In those early days, the Farmington Concert Band would perform on a showmobile in Heritage Park where Coumoundouros worried the musicians would fall off the platform or it would break, and more than 170 kids would perform at a local gym with no dressing rooms or backstage area.
Today, such performances are now held at The Hawk, a state-of-the-art facility. More than 20,000 people attended concerts there last year.
City Councilwoman Jackie Boleware is the current liaison for the Farmington Area Arts Commission.
“I love this commission,” Boleware enthused before reading the proclamation.
“The City of Farmington Hills has one of the largest municipal art divisions, which has played a vital role in shaping a vibrant community with award-winning programs.”
Coumoundouros retired in 2014 and passed the leadership baton to Rachel Timlin, who has led the division ever since.
“In Farmington Hills, art and cultural programming are considered essential services,” Timlin said.
Timlin described how the programs, which span all ages from toddlers to adults, have been the deciding factor for many families choosing Farmington Hills to live. She also described how teens who once felt isolated and alone found a sense of belonging when they participated in the theater program.
Timlin also cited a study released by Americans for the Arts that found art inspires and enhances creativity that contributes to personal and professional success.
The arts help individuals to cope during stressful times and provide shared experiences that unite different people, she said, and cities that support art and culture are seen as more desirable places to visit, work and live.
“We in Farmington Hills have known this to be true for years,” Timlin said.
The Farmington Area Art Awards 2025 will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cultural Arts Division and the achievements of the 2025-2026 Farmington Area Art Awards recipients. The event is 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 at The Hawk located at 29995 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, in the Blackbox and Mainstage Theatres. Other award recipients will also be recognized. Admission is free but reservations are required. For more information, visit https://app. arts-people.com/?show=289536. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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The Farmington Hills City Council celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Cultural Arts Division with a proclamation from Mayor Theresa Rich at the council meeting Sept. 8.
NEWS & NOTES
Harvest Moon Celebration Sept. 18-20
FARMINGTON — Farmington will host its 20th Annual Harvest Moon Celebration 6-11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18-19, and 6-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at Sunquist Pavilion in Riley Park, located at 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington.The event will feature more than 40 craft beers and fine wines, along with live music. Tickets are $8 at participating businesses and $10 online or at the door. For tickets and more information, visit downtownfarmington.org.
Farmington Hills celebrates outstanding employees
FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills recognized eight outstanding employees at its 48th annual Employee Recognition and Service Awards, which were held at the historic Longacre House July 21.
Some honorees included Hannah Muth, recreation supervisor of aquatics and facilities; Stanley Bailey, a sergeant with the Farmington Hills Fire Department; and Farmington Hills police officers Alexander Aquiline and Susan Woodard.
The four employees recognized with Outstanding Employee Awards were Vincenzo Mabe, building maintenance mechanic; Matthew Malone, geographic information systems coordinator; Shontae Stringfellow, deputy treasurer; and Shemsi Veseli, in building maintenance.
“Year after year, I’m proud to recognize the outstanding work of a team whose commitment to excellence extends to every corner of Farmington Hills,” said Gary Mekjian, the city manager. “Their dedication is a driver of progress that helps keep the city strong and vibrant.”
LEARN CPR AND OTHER LIFESAVING SKILLS
FARMINGTON HILLS — During an upcoming workshop, attendees can learn how to perform CPR on a person who is not breathing, as well as how to use an AED — an automated external defibrillator — and how to stop bleeding with a tourniquet.
The lifesaving skills will be taught by the American Heart Association, 5:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25 at Fire Station No. 4, located at 28711 Drake Road in Farmington Hills.
“We know every second counts when it comes to cardiac arrest and traumatic injuries,” said Farmington Hills Fire Chief Jon Unruh. “Thanks to community members who participate in this lifesaving course, and our highly skilled EMTs and paramedics, Farmington Hills has one of the highest cardiac arrest survival rates in the United States.”
Children under 18 must register with a parent. The cost is $10 for Farmington Hills and Farmington residents, and $20 for non-residents. The American Heart Association Certificate of Training is an additional $20, regardless of residency. Registration fees are due Thursday, Sept. 18, one week prior to the class, and are non-refundable. To register, or for more information, contact fdevents@fhgov.com.
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DETROIT CITY FOOTBALL CLUB NEW STADIUM NAMED ALUMNIFI FIELD
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
DETROIT — The future home of Detroit City FC, which is scheduled to be ready for the start of the 2027 United Soccer League Championship season, has officially been named AlumniFi Field.
On Aug. 12, the club announced that DCFC and AlumniFi had agreed to extend their partnership together. The multiyear agreement includes remaining the club’s exclusive financial partner, being Detroit City FC’s front-ofkit sponsor, and the exclusive naming rights on the club’s new stadium in southwest Detroit. The deal was brokered by Sports Revenue Advisors and M3 Group.
“We appreciate AlumniFi seeing the value of our club and being willing to make an investment in our vision and community through this long-term partnership,” DCFC cofounder and CEO Sean Mann said.
Construction of AlumniFi Field is pending public approvals and is scheduled to begin in late 2025. The stadium will be located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and 20th Street, where the Southwest Detroit Hospital has stood since 1973. The location has been abandoned since 2006. The stadium is estimated to cost around $150 million, and a $42 million parking complex is added onto that as well.
“The stadium’s location, in the heart of Detroit, places the club within a vibrant and diverse community, creating
opportunities to grow the game locally while strengthening its national ambitions,” Mann
The current plan is for the venue to seat 15,000 fans. The stadium will also be revolutionary in its funding, as the soccer-specific venue will be Detroit’s only privately owned and financed professional sports stadium.
“In an effort to pursue an alternative approach to the usual financing model of most American pro stadiums,
DCFC is supporting costs for the venue’s construction through investor debt and equity rather than relying on municipal bonds or direct public funding,” Mann said. “In order to make the full mixed-use project viable, DCFC is seeking limited public support for site demolition and remediation, streetscape enhancements, and reimbursements applied to non-stadium components of the broader development.”
DCFC will now wear AlumniFi-branded kits.
“We launched AlumniFi in 2023. … We have been growing that membership base and supporting communities throughout the state of Michigan since then,” AlumniFi Chief Experience Officer Ami Iceman-Haueter said.
“The Detroit City Football Club … their values in community support, giving back to the community, and growing Detroit’s involvement has really met our values. … It was a natural match.”
AlumniFi is already putting together plans for outreach events that will be hosted at the new stadium. The goal of helping the community will remain the same.
“We’ve been able to collaborate on how we can use the space to do outreach in the area,” Iceman-Haueter said. “To do financial wellness sessions in the community or to bring in youth players and talk about different opportunities that they might need to learn about finances and all of that. DCFC has been super welcoming to us.”
Fans check out renderings of AlumniFi Field. Construction is set to start at the end of 2025.
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said.
early in the morning Sept. 8, HOTL member Christian Sonneville watched as workers entered the building to begin the asbestos abatement process, a necessary step before demolition to avoid contaminating the air, water and soil. Sonneville himself has a background as a structural engineer.
“Prior to demolition, the building should be intrusively inspected,” he said. “In other words, if you need to cut through a wall to see what’s behind it, you have to do it.”
According to records with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s Air Quality Division, there are nearly 10,000 square feet of the former school being abated at a cost below $100,000. The school is about 70,000 square feet, so only a fraction of the building is being abated.
“This is a partial abatement,” Sonneville said.
The engineer would like to see all floors fully abated, along with the roof.
“If the building were demolished and the first, second and third floors were not also abated, all that non-abated asbestos — including lead — will flow into the rivers and it will contaminate the environment, and this (will result) in irreversible damage,” Sonneville said.
Sonneville is the grandfather of a former student at Roosevelt Elementary. His grandson attended the school in 2022 when the ceiling collapsed in Room 204.
Although the room was not occupied at the time, the doors and windows of that classroom were reportedly closed. According to Sonneville and others, the materials were tested a year later and found to be asbestos. People had been allowed to go into the building without being warned of asbestos
or wearing personal protection equipment, he said.
Sonneville would like to see the district vote to increase the abatement contract and start a 100% abatement removal before any demolition, complete with a hydrogeological survey.
“Once they (the district) have done that and have a permit, they will be able to sleep with a clean mind,” Sonneville said.
The West Bloomfield School District issued a statement on the situation.
“The district has followed all applicable guidelines and regulations. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has been on-site multiple times. Our asbestos abatement notification was reviewed and evaluated by EGLE, and their oversight continues throughout the project,” it reads.
“All required pre-abatement and predemolition testing has been completed in accordance with state and federal guidelines, and we are following all regulations and requirements associated with that permit to ensure compliance and safety. Safety is our number one priority,” it continued. “We ask that your coverage reflect that the district is operating under state-issued permits and regulatory oversight.”
At press time, there was no response to an interview request with WBSD Superintendent Dania Bazzi.
Sonneville was a named plaintiff in the lawsuit against the West Bloomfield School District that led to a temporary restraining order, which prevented the district from demolishing the school on its original timeline.
The case was heard before the Michigan Court of Appeals in February. The opinion that lifted the restraining order was published Aug. 7 and allows demolition to proceed.
EGLE had not responded by press time.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
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WEEK 4 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL MATCHUPS TO WATCH
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The high school football season is in full swing and we already enter Week 4 of the 2025 campaign this weekend.
Marquee matchup of the week
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Sterling Heights Stevenson at Macomb Dakota
A highly anticipated MAC-Red showdown is the talk of the town this week. Stevenson and Dakota have both gotten off to great starts in the 2025 season, and the winner of this game may control sole possession of first place in the division.
Matchups to watch
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Clarkston at Troy
This game is an OAA crossover between OAA-Red contender Clarkston and OAA-Blue contender Troy. Troy started its season with a big inter-division 17-13 win over Bloomfield Hills and has looked strong since. Clarkston crushed a big-name Belleville team to kick off its season but dropped a game to Harper Woods in Week 2.
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Farmington at Troy Athens
This is not only an important matchup
between two OAA-Blue teams with playoff aspirations, but it’s also Troy Athens’ 2025 homecoming game.
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Oak Park at Birmingham Seaholm
After longtime Seaholm head coach Jim DeWald became the winningest coach in school history on Sept. 5, the Maples will look to keep rolling against OAA opponent Oak Park.
7 p.m. Sept. 19 — Bloomfield Hills at North Farmington
An extremely important OAA-Blue clash between two teams fighting for positioning in the division.
7 p.m. Sept 19 — St. Clair Shores Lakeview at Utica
This is a MAC-White clash between two teams that have both been solid to start the year. These are two playoff hopefuls that will need this win to help them at the end of the season.
Week four is one of the more exciting weekends of the high school football season as most teams begin division play for the first time. The road to division and conference titles starts now.
Proper planning takes seniors abroad worry-free
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Traveling as a senior can be daunting, but with travel professionals and the right shoes, it can be smooth sailing all the way to your “bucket list” destination.
Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of
Jeffery Leonardi, a travel professional and the owner of Travel Time Vacations in Shelby Township, said a lot of seniors want to connect with their roots by visiting their country of origin, including many countries in Europe. He also sees a lot of seniors visiting places like Alaska. The state in particular has been popular with seniors and their families.
“I have a lot of 50th anniversary trips and they want to take their family,” Leonardi said.
He specializes in group trips as well.
Other popular trips for seniors include getaways to view the northern lights and, for Macomb County in particular, Palermo, Sicily, since many Italians in the area can trace their roots back to the country.
“Then there are people who just want to travel, and they want to make sure they’re safe and that’s my job,” Leonardi said.
Leonardi said the trips he books are fully insured, with secured bookings. He said the most important thing for seniors is feeling safe
See TRAVEL on page 15A
Rita LoGrasso and her husband Alan Klinger have been to many destinations including Europe and sailing on cruises.
Photo provided by Rita LoGrasso
The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program
Invites you to join in its 9th-Annual Award-Winning
Dementia-Friendly Kol Nidre/Yom Kippur Service
Open to the Community at No Charge
Cantor Pamela Schiffer will lead a service created for families and their loved ones living with Dementia. This abridged service will include familiar prayers and melodies.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 11:00 a.m.
This service will take place in person at the Fleischman Residence Chapel. 6710 W. Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Kiddush immediately following. Valet parking will be provided. For online registration: brownadultday.org/HighHoliday2025
For questions, or to register by phone, call: 248-661-6390.
A Zoom link will be provided upon request for those who cannot attend in person.
Seeing Beyond Limits: How
Dr. John Jacobi Helps Patients Thrive With Low Vision
Low vision doesn’t mean the end of independence—and it certainly doesn’t mean the end of hope. At Beyond Low Vision in Novi, Dr. John Jacobi is transforming lives by helping patients with vision loss regain the ability to do the things they love.
Low vision is a condition that glasses, surgery, or standard medical treatments can’t fully correct. It can make reading, driving, watching television, or recognizing faces nearly impossible. For adults with macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or other serious eye diseases, it can feel like the world is slowly slipping away.
Dr. Jacobi’s mission is to stop that slide— and restore more than just sight. With more than 35 years of optometric experience and advanced training in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Jacobi is one of the only low vision specialists in Michigan who offers customized visual solutions using advanced optics like high-powered magnifers and miniature telescopes built into glasses.
“Most people with low vision have been told ‘nothing more can be done.’ That’s simply not true,” says Dr. Jacobi. “With the right tools and strategies, we can help patients read again, watch TV, see loved
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ones’ faces, and even drive in some cases.”
As a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists, Dr. Jacobi provides detailed functional vision assessments to understand how each patient’s unique condition affects their daily life. Then, he designs personalized low vision systems— specialized devices and glasses tailored to help them meet real-world goals.
One of his most powerful tools is the miniature telescope lens system, which can be added to glasses to magnify and enhance central vision. For patients with macular degeneration or advanced glaucoma, it can make the difference between watching a grandchild perform in a school play—or just hearing about it later.
Beyond his work with older adults, Dr. Jacobi also helps younger patients living with congenital or acquired visual impairment. His practice is fully devoted to low vision, and he works closely with other eye doctors across the state to bring his services to more people in need.
“Every case is different,” says Dr. Jacobi. “I’ve helped a 12-year-old read her favorite books again, and I’ve helped a 99-yearold get back to doing crossword puzzles. That’s the power of low vision care.”
Appointments with Dr. Jacobi are available in Novi, and an east side location may open soon based on demand. He also offers phone consultations and is happy to speak with referring optometrists or ophthalmologists.
If you or someone you love is struggling with vision loss, don’t give up. Beyond Low Vision may be the answer.
“Low vision care is not about what you’ve lost,” Dr. Jacobi says. “It’s about what we can help you get back.”
Low Vision is located at 26850 Providence Parkway, Suite 150, (inside Eye Care Associates, PC) in Novi. To schedule a consultation or for more information, call (248) 731-9393 or visit beyondlowvision.com.
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FIRST YEAR OF MHSAA-SPONSORED FIELD HOCKEY BEGINS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The six high school girls field hockey matches Aug. 19 were the first field hockey games in Michigan played as a Michigan High School Athletic Association-sponsored sport.
The 2025 school year is the inaugural season for girls field hockey in the MHSAA after a vote in May of 2024 approved the addition. The committee also voted to add boys volleyball, which will play its first season as an MHSAA sport in the spring of 2026.
“Field hockey has been among the sports that have shown interest in receiving sponsorship … for a little while,” MHSAA Director of Communications Geoff Kimmerly said. “And we found ourselves in a position over the last couple of years to add a sport or two.”
Field hockey is growing across the nation and the MHSAA sponsorship will provide more of an opportunity for girls to participate in the sport.
“Having that MHSAA attached to it potentially brings more attention, obviously,” Kimmerly said. “I’m hoping that charges
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things up in that community. I think we’re excited because we’re always looking to add activities that our students are most excited
about.”
Another factor in the addition to the MHSAA lineup is when the season falls in the school calendar. In terms of multisport athletes, soccer and lacrosse is where there is expected to be the most overlap. Girls field hockey will be a fall sport, while girls lacrosse and soccer will stay in the spring.
“We think that there’s enough of a connection between lacrosse and soccer that we won’t necessarily be taking athletes away from other fall sports,” Kimmerly said.
Girls field hockey has been an established sport in the area for a while now, even if it wasn’t a sponsored activity. The MHSAA will help promote and guide the sport from the foundation that’s been in place for a while.
“It’s been really exciting. It’s something we’ve been working for and wanting for a long time,” Novi coach and MHSAA Field Hockey Committee member Amy Kilgore said. “We had a great representative body that organized our tournament, and we’ve had a state title since the ’80s … but the perception will change dramatically.”
This sponsorship will add to a sport that also already has an established network
of club teams around the state. The club field hockey scene is vital for recruiting and playing at the next level, and this move can help grow the club scene significantly.
“There’s a really robust club system in the US,” Kilgore said. “But not in Michigan, Michigan just has three clubs. … It’s exciting to see those changes and opportunities for girls to get recognized.”
Kilgore herself runs the Live Oak Field Hockey Club, which aims to grow the sport in Livingston and Oakland counties. The club wants to make sure the experience is fun and is open to all skill levels.
Kilgore currently coaches a competitive Novi team and had a successful playing career before making the jump to coaching. She became used to hearing things that try to delegitimize the sport.
“We would get comments growing up, ‘I play a real sport,’ ‘Your sport isn’t even recognized,’ and ‘Oh, you’re just a club,’ Kilgore said.
“Winning a MHSAA state title or regional title … it certainly carries a different weight,” Kilgore said.
See FIELD HOCKEY on page 19A
Photo provided by Steven Angus Novi’s girls field hockey team plays a game at Novi High School.
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on their trips. A good way to accomplish that, he said, is through travel protection insurance.
“The ones that I sell will waive a preexisting condition when paid on deposit,” Leonardi said. “And so that gives people freedom that they can go because they know that they’re insured for it.”
Most seniors know where they want to go when they meet with Leonardi and if they don’t, he will ask them identifying questions to choose a destination.
Rita LoGrasso has traveled to many different countries and places with her husband Alan Klinger. She’s been on many different trips including land tours and cruises. She said land tours include walking.
“But they also take into consideration the ages, so they slow it down,” LoGrasso said. “We hit all the highlights and all the ports and all that at a much slower pace.”
She recommends that seniors bring appropriate shoes for their trips. She said not to bring anything with a heel or strappy sandals as they get ripped apart.
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up gym shoes, something you’re not going to trip all over,” LoGrasso said. “Got to be comfortable.”
She also recommends light packing in terms of clothing and other things. She explained that when exiting the bus, attendants take their suitcases to their rooms and pick them up afterward.
“So every day or every other day, someone is taking care of your luggage,” LoGrasso said.
LoGrasso said to enjoy and eat normally while on vacation and unless someone is a big drinker, they don’t buy the liquor packages.
Cruise costs are usually paid in installments over a certain time period with Leonardi’s company, LoGrasso said.
“By the time you get on the cruise, it’s all free and clear,” LoGrasso said.
She said seniors can’t beat going to Europe.
“The United States, you can see that anytime, but if you have the opportunity to go abroad and check what your heritage is or your ancestors, you can’t beat it,” LoGrasso said. “It might be a once in a lifetime trip, but well worth it. And take your kids, too, if you got any. If you can afford it.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
BRINGING WOMEN TOGETHER (Thursday 9/18 - Monday 9/21) FOR FAITH, WORSHIP AND CONNECTION
Come gather with women of all ages at Christian Tabernacle Church’s Bloom Conference Sept. 18-21, 2025, and experience four days of powerful worship, inspiring speakers and fellowship.
This faith-filled gathering was born from a desire to give women a space where they feel “heard, seen and valued,” said co-host Pastor Loretta Forbes, who is leading the event alongside her mother, Loretta Morman. “My mom has always made sure women have a place to connect with God and with one another,” Forbes explained. “We want women to know they aren’t alone, that this is a safe space to be their truest selves and leave as better versions of themselves.”
The conference will feature worship led by psalmists Casey J and Naomi Raine, along with messages from global speaker Charlotte Gambill, author and tech innovator Nona Jones, faith leader Dr. Dee Dee Freeman, Pastor Michelle Ferguson and influencer Brelyn Bowman.
Sessions will include topics such as blooming in identity, purpose, wellness, womanhood and motherhood. Workshops and panels will address mental, spiritual, social and physical health.
“The wellness panel will include a medical doctor, nutritionist and marital therapist,” Forbes noted. “We’re targeting the whole woman—not just one part of her life—because we women tend to juggle so many things.”
Sisterhood is at the heart of Bloom. “We’re being intentional about every vendor, speaker and activity,” she added. “We even have sisterhood activation stations so women can come together to connect,
chat over cofee, share a photo and combat the false idea that women can’t get along.”
The event will also feature live Q&A sessions to encourage candid discussions. “Every speaker is going to keep it honest, open and transparent,” Forbes emphasized. “We want that deeper engagement between the women in the audience and the women on stage.”
Attendees can expect special surprises, including giveaways and the Bloom Boutique, a marketplace for self-care items, wellness products and clothing. Forbes hopes every woman leaves with confidence, freedom and a strengthened sense of community. “I want participants to walk away knowing they have sisters around them—women who understand what they’re going through—and that they can do this journey together.”
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METRO DETROIT — Each time Roger Cremont parks his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 at a car show, he isn’t interested in trophies or awards.
Instead, the Shelby Township resident passes out stuffed animals, Hot Wheels miniature cars and Beanie Babies to spectators, including kids and adults.
The gesture is done in memory of his mother, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Cremont, 56, places the items on the ground in front of his convertible. Spectators can pick something out to take home with them.
“It’s always set up for the kids,” Cremont said. “The little boys, the little girls and women all flock to the Hot Wheels. The kids just light up. They’re all smiles. That makes me happy. It’s just a blessing all the way around. That’s all the gratification I need.”
Cremont, also known as “Big Dog” to family and friends, replenishes his goodies supply with donations he receives. Through a friend, he’s able to purchase brand-new Hot Wheels for a nominal fee. Cremont, too, decorates the Camaro with car culture memorabilia, tributes to his mom and Old Glory.
“The U.S. flags are in memory of all of the people who fought for our country,” he said. “Just respect for the people who have served our country.”
That includes his uncle, Roger Cremont, an Army veteran for whom he was named.
Cremont takes the burgundy-colored Camaro to different car shows and cruises around town.
“Every weekend there is something going on,” Cremont said.
One of his favorite hangouts is Eddie’s Drive-In, a throwback to the 1950s where carhops on roller skates serve hamburgers, corn dogs, ice cream treats and more. Cremont meets up with car buffs at the Harrison Township eatery, which hosts a classic cruise-in from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays during the warmer months. Part of the fun is getting there in his convertible.
“It’s a nice, scenic drive,” he said. “When you got the top down, it’s so freeing. The wind is blowing in your hair. It’s just awesome.”
On Aug. 31, Cremont brought his Camaro to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show at Blue Water Trucking in Bruce Township. He mingled with families, including 4-year-old Avery Bazydlo, her 6-year-old sister, Aaliyah Bazydlo, and their family members.
Other stops this past summer for Cremont included the Yale Bolo-
See CAMARO on page 19A
ABOVE: Roger Cremont, of Shelby Township, brought his 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 to the Patrick L. Rinke Memorial Peach Festival Car Show Aug. 31. RIGHT: Cremont passes out stuffed animals and Hot Wheels miniature cars in memory of his mom, Louise Cremont, who died from esophageal cancer in 2018. Photos by Maria Allard 31.
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SEPT. 18
Learn about music of the 1940s: Presented by SOAR Lifelong Learning Institute, 1:30-3 p.m., Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
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Harvest Moon Celebration: Includes harvest food pairings, 40-plus craft beers and ciders, fine wines and live music, for ages 21 and older, 6-11 p.m. Sept. 18-19 and 6-11:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Sundquist Pavilion in Riley Park, 33113 Grand River Ave. in Farmington, see band lineup at downtownfarmington.org
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Hear Detroit Symphony Orchestra: 7 p.m., Mainstage Theatre at The Hawk - Farmington Hills Community Center, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, free but tickets required, (248) 473-1850, dso.org
Harvest of Hope Gala: Annual fundraiser for The Bonnell Foundation (provides emotional and financial support to families living with cystic fibrosis), includes
CF speakers, hors d’oeuvres, dinner and silent auction, 6:30-11 p.m., Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center, 39000 Schoolcraft Road in Livonia, www. thebonnellfoundation.org/night-of-hope-celebration
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‘Ruin to Revival: Restoring Michigan Central Station’: Hear from builders who helped rehab historic Detroit train depot, 6:30-8 p.m., on Zoom or in person at Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, registration required, (248) 553-0300, farmlib.org
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SEPT. 27
South Lake High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes appetizers and soft drinks, plus cash bar, 6-10 p.m., Fishbones Rhythm Kitchen Cafe, 23722 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
Ferndale High School — Class of 2005: 20th reunion, 6-10 p.m., Fifth Avenue Royal Oak, 215 W. Fifth St., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
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Seaholm High School — Class of 1995: 30th reunion, includes live music by Lain Hanna, DJ Coop (Kevin Childs) and DJ Second Nature (Brett Belcastro), also light food and drinks, 7-11 p.m., ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. in Birmingham, purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
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Warren Cousino High School — Class of 1980: 45th reunion, includes appetizers, buffet dinner, open bar, DJ playing ’70s music, photo booth, prizes and surprises, 6-10 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, purchase ticket at
Paul J. Smith In Loving Memory of
Paul Jackson Smith, of Farmington Hills, MI, son of Hazel and Ozro Smith, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by Beverly Ann Smith, his wife of 60 years and the love of his life. He was the twel h of een children and preceded in death by his brothers: Robert, Douglas, Daniel and Clyde, and his sisters: Audrey Lee, Fayetta, Esther, Lois Ann, Carol, Maureen, Gloria, Bonnie and Linda.
He is survived by his children, Leslie Nathan (Matthew), Stacy Smith and Stephen Smith, his sister Susan, and a large and loving extended family. Paul was very proud of his large family and loved each of his many cousins, nieces and nephews very much. His immediate family spent many happy summer vacations in northern Michigan with his siblings and their families – these were times he truly treasured; family was everything to him.
Paul was born in Onaway, Michigan and spent his early years on the family farm. As a child he enjoyed Summers in northern Michigan with his many siblings. Later, the family moved to Detroit, and he attended
August 28, 1939 August 29, 2025
Detroit Public Schools, having graduated from Cooley High School, where he met his future wife, Beverly.
Upon graduating from high school Paul worked at Maxon advertising agency in Detroit, alongside his brothers Clyde and Doug, and attended night school at Walsh College. In the late 1960s he began working at Radio Distributing Company (RDC) in Detroit. He began at an entry level position and over the next thirty years rose to become President of the company. While working at RDC, Paul and Beverly enjoyed multiple business and pleasure trips to Spain, Japan, England, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and multiple excursions to Las Vegas. Paul and Beverly enjoyed these trips immensely and would reminisce about them in their later years.
Upon his retirement in 1999, Paul continued his love of golf, participating in numerous golf leagues and golf excursions with his buddies. He was an avid gardener and landscaper. Passersby would frequently comment on his beautiful yard, and this was a source of great pride for him. Paul was also a gi ed artisan and created thoughtful works of art for family and friends. His biggest project was a totem pole which he
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Henry Ford II High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion for first graduating class, includes open bar and professional photographer from 6-11 p.m., strolling hors d’oeuvres and desserts from 6-8 p.m., and pizza buffet at 9:30 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township, purchase ticket at myevent.com/henryford2classof1975reunion
Seaholm High School — Class of 1975: 50th reunion, includes food stations, drink ticket, music and other activities, also cash bar, 6 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at seaholm1975@gmail.com or (248) 217-0990, make optional hotel reservation at (248) 6441400
OCT. 18
Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com
meticulously hand carved out of a full-sized telephone pole, painted, and later, with great fanfare, staked in his backyard.
Paul was known for his great sense of humor and quick wit, frequently directed at his numerous nieces and nephews (along with the obligatory Dutch head rub for which he was known). His family and friends will remember him as being ercely loyal, highly organized, and above all, completely devoted to his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all that knew and loved him.
DCFC
from page 8A
The duo hopes to remain partners for a long time, in what they are calling DCFC’s “forever home.”
“It brings us a lot of pride in what we’re doing both in the partnership and with the organization,” Iceman-Haueter said. “You can see the impact of what the team is doing. … It is such an honor to be on their kits and be on their stadium. I don’t think I’ll ever get over how cool it is.”
The new stadium provides a venue to hold the continued significant growth of the
Field hockey
from page 14A
This sponsorship will also provide more opportunities to recognize players. Now that the sport has the MHSAA structure, there will be the chance for district, regional and conference titles that weren’t available before. Athletes will have a more clear path to playing at the next level.
“To watch it grow both in metro De-
Camaro
from page 16A
gna Festival, Rockin Rods n’ Rochester, and the Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. Cremont purchased the Camaro two years after his mom died. He found the 1991 model in Inkster and paid $7,000 cash for it. But it needed $7,755 in repairs. When he discovered his mom had left $7,780 in her checking account, he felt that was ‘kind of a sign from heaven — let’s go ahead and get that car done.’”
“She always wanted a convertible, but never got one,” Cremont said.
The Santa Bears that Cremont gives out at car shows once belonged to his mother. At one time, she owned 30 of them. Her
club, fan base and city going forward.
“The future of Detroit City FC takes a major step forward with the completion of AlumniFi Field,” Mann said. “Not only will the venue offer modern amenities in the first professional, soccer-specific stadium in the city’s history, but its 15,000-person capacity aligns with the USL’s new Division One league standards and positions DCFC to compete at the highest domestic level.”
DCFC will continue to play at Keyworth Stadium in Hamtramck through the 2026 season. Keyworth has been the club’s home since 2016. For more information, visit detcityfc.com and alumnifi.org.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
troit and on the west side of the state I think would be a huge thing for us,” Kilgore said. “For girls to have a certain sense of pride … that it’s no different than any other sport, that’s the hope.”
The state finals will be played Oct. 25 at a location yet to be announced. For more information, visit www.liveoakfieldhockey club.com or email liveoakfieldhockeyclub@ gmail.com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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collection grew while working for the J.L. Hudson’s Department Store and continued when the retailer became Macy’s. In all, she put in 49 years of service at Oakland Mall in Troy and Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. On the side, she taught catechism at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township.
“Everyone loved her,” Cremont said. “Just a good soul. I was taking her to her first cancer treatment, and five days later she was gone.”
Cremont also has dealt with cancer. Last year, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 head and neck cancer. He is in remission, which gave him his health back, which he feels is his chance to bring happiness to others with Hot Wheels and stuffed animals.
“I think that is why God put my cancer on pause,” Cremont said. “I’m just thankful every day.”
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