BEHIND THE WHEEL
Council updates candidate event, mayoral appointment rules
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council has updated its policies about the power of the mayor and who can meet constituents at the Festival in the Park — changes that supporters say are more democratic and inclusive.
One policy was changed Aug. 11, by a vote of 6-1, so that all candidates who filed to run for council or mayor can have a table at the annual festival in June. Previously, only elected officials representing Madison Heights were allowed to set up tables at the event.
Quinn Wright, who is running for mayor, was the only council member to vote no.
Other policies were changed so that the entire council
now nominates appointments for certain boards and commissions, rather than just the mayor.
Before, only the mayor could nominate appointments to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission, which determines how officials are paid.
The mayor also nominated appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, the Environmental Citizens
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Young artists liven up local libraries
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — The American Library Association is promoting September as Library Card Sign-Up Month with the theme, “One card, endless possibilities.”
To spur interest, the Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, is rolling out new cards featuring illustrations by local teens.
Young artists also got to flex their creativity at the Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, with the recent unveiling of paintings created
FAR LEFT: Zoey Brown, 7, and her sister Melody, 2, show works they created for the Young Artist Showcase at the Hazel Park District Library Sept. 6. With them is their mother, Amanda.
NEAR LEFT: Alexander Starkey was one of the youngest participants in the showcase at just 18 months old.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
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-of-kit 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 co-founder 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 said.
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.
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Fans check out renderings of AlumniFi Field. Construction is set to start at the end of 2025. Photo provided by DCFC
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Hazel Park police were dispatched around 4:15 p.m. Sept. 1 to a home on Berdeno Avenue. The officers reportedly found Linda Hill, 41, and her son Kardi Jackson, 12, dead with knife wounds to their throats. Hill’s brother, Ladamien Hill, was arraigned before Judge Brian Hartwell in Hazel Park 43rd District Court, on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder Sept. 5.
Man accused of killing his sister, nephew at Hazel Park home
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — A Redford man has been charged with murder after his sister and her 12-year-old child were found dead in their Hazel Park home.
Hazel Park police were dispatched around 4:15 p.m. Sept. 1 to a home in the 23000 block of Berdeno Avenue on report of an unresponsive woman.
The officers reportedly found the woman — Linda Hill, 41 — dead with her throat slit. In the laundry room, they found her son Kardi Jackson, 12, dead from the same injuries.
Officers interviewed Hill’s uncle, 64, who resides in the basement. He told police he had been downstairs watching television all day when he heard a commotion upstairs. About 15-30 minutes later, he checked in on the family and found the victims. He called police and said he wasn’t aware of anyone else having been at the home other than Hill and Jackson.
Police reportedly obtained surveillance video showing a red Lincoln leaving the home around the time of the incident. They also ob-
tained video showing the same vehicle arriving in the area before the incident occurred.
As detectives interviewed family members for possible leads, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Unit processed the scene. Later, police learned from a family member that they had been unable to reach Hill’s brother, Ladamien Hill, to tell him what happened.
Police were also informed that after the crime scene had been cleared and family members had been allowed back into the home, Ladamien Hill reportedly walked into the home uninvited, saying “forgive me” before entering his sister’s bedroom, where he laid naked in her bed for five to 15 minutes before leaving. Ladamien Hill was also reportedly driving a red Lincoln like the one seen in surveillance footage.
Officers re-interviewed a family member and were informed that Ladamien Hill could be found in the 500 block of Whittemore Street in Pontiac. The same family member reportedly urged police to “pick him up.”
Police found the red Lincoln near the address in Pontiac. Around 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Hazel Park police executed a search warrant at the
LAMPHERE SCHOOLS TO RUN $47.7 MILLION BOND PROPOSAL NOV. 4
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — In May, voters in the Lamphere Schools district rejected an $85 million bond proposal for building enhancements. Now, the district is back with a new proposal that will be on the ballot for the general election Nov. 4.
The new proposal is just over half the cost and focuses solely on items that school officials describe as “essential needs.” If approved, the new proposal would increase the school tax rate by 2.5 mills for 30 years to raise $47.4 million.
The school district collects $1 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value, multiplied by the millage rate. As such, a home with a taxable value of $100,000 would see its taxes increase by $250 under the proposal.
The school district would use the funds for building projects, including the replacement of outdated boilers and ventilation units for improved heating and cooling; security enhancements including updated fire alarms and improved secure entry points; and repairing and replacing aging, leaking roofs.
Other projects include updating outdated cabling and network systems for improved classroom instruction and communication, and site improvements such as concrete and asphalt repair, reconfigured parking lots and more efficient stormwater systems.
Dale Steen, the superintendent of the Lamphere Schools, described how the district arrived at the current proposal.
“Our community shaped the project list for the November bond proposal. We combined input from residents and staff, and re-examined facility assessments completed by industry professionals to address critical facility needs,” Steen said via email.
“The community’s recommendation was clear: focus on student safety, critical maintenance and the infrastructure that supports day-to-day learning. This bond proposal reflects the community’s request,” he said.
The superintendent noted that the original facility assessments identi-
File photo by Liz Carnegie
The Lamphere Schools district is once again running a bond issue, this time at a lower amount focused only on high-priority items.
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for a gallery there.
Vanessa Verdun-Morris, the director of the Madison Heights library, said that the idea for patron designs came about when the library needed to order new cards.
“Since the summer reading program was art-themed, staff thought it would be fun to have a design contest as part of the program,” Verdun-Morris said.
The contest was open to all ages. This year’s winning illustrators are Lillionna Louwers, 13, and Chloe Brown, 14, both from Madison Heights.
Louwers’ piece depicts a girl riding on the back of a fire-breathing dragon as it soars through stormy skies over a castle. Brown’s piece depicts a rainbow spilling forth from the pages of a book, surrounded by dreamlike sparkles.
The library ordered 500 cards for each design, available while supplies last. To claim one, swing by the library or go to madisonheights.org/library.
The Madison Heights library also accepts cards from the libraries in Hazel Park and other neighboring cities. A card provides access to physical books and e-books, multimedia databases, and even a makerspace offering a variety of tools for arts and crafts.
At the Hazel Park library’s Young Artist Showcase Sept. 6, kids 12 and younger celebrated their own love for the library with paintings they made over the summer.
Amy Beem, a librarian at the Hazel Park library, and Laura Weidman, an artist volunteer, oversaw programs in July and August where the paintings were made on 11-by-14-inch canvases.
At the gallery unveiling Sept. 6, the artists were treated like stars, each receiving a gift bag, certificate and special cookies. There were also crafts, a scavenger hunt with prizes, a concert and a backdrop for photos.
Since then, some of the paintings have gone home with the kids while others can still be found throughout the building. Beem said it was a huge boon for the kids’ self-esteem.
“The whole goal was to make the kids feel special and boost their confidence,” Beem said. “They really did an amazing job on these paintings.”
Some of the artists were very young. Asniha Alam, 3, painted a picture of a bumblebee.
“We were so happy she was able to paint for this,” said Asma Alam, the mother of Asniha. “She did it all by herself.”
For Beem, some of the highlights included a painting of the cartoon character Bluey by Bryan Lorion, 6, “where he used his fingers, strokes with a paintbrush and smeared some of it for a layered look,” and a piece depicting an island at sunset by Madilene Fiore, 10, “which looks so professional — watching her make it was like watching an instructor on TV,” Beem said.
Beem also noted a painting by Eva Worcester, an elementary school student.
“She started drawing something, then wasn’t happy with it, so she covered the whole canvas in black and started putting stars and circles and rainbows on it, and the contrast in color really makes it pop,” Beem said. “She called it ‘The Blob.’ A lot of textures and colors.”
The librarian said that events like the Young Artist Showcase are an example of how libraries have diversified beyond simply offering books and computers.
“We like to think of our library as a community center. The kids come in after school, and I do story time for the little ones,” Beem said. “I just hope it makes a difference for them in their lives and helps them to grow.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
For a library card design contest at the Madison Heights Public Library, Chloe Brown, 14, illustrated a rainbow spilling forth from the pages of a book, while Lillionna Louwers, 13, drew a girl riding a dragon through stormy skies.
Photos provided by the Madison Heights Public Library
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Committee and the Crime Commission.
Now, the policy has changed so that all council members can nominate appointments.
Wright and City Councilmember Emily Rohrbach were the only no votes on changing the policy for the compensation, parks and environmental boards July 28. Wright alone voted no on changing the Crime Commission policy July 14.
Wright said he voted no to make a point.
“I knew I didn’t have the number of votes needed (to keep the old policies), so I didn’t vote thinking it would go my way,” Wright said. “But I felt it was important that the next council be the ones to make these decisions, since at least half of us will be replaced this fall, and the new council will have to carry this forward. So, my vote was a symbolic one.
“But ultimately, I am OK with the council majority’s decision,” Wright said. “I do see some wisdom in how the changes improve the process. I’m actually happy it worked out the way it did.”
Rohrbach did not respond to a request for comment by press time.
Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem, pushed back on the idea that the decision should have been reserved for a future council.
“I think the timing is always appropriate for the current council to settle a matter. When we voted on the huge construction project that rebuilt Civic Center Plaza and the Active Adult Center, we did so with a council that was not intact at the time of the groundbreaking — (Wright) wasn’t part of that decision-making process, as an example,” Bliss said. “So, the idea that a future council should kick the can down the road is just not how we operate. Our job is to make decisions today, and here we took
unfair policies and made them fair, including a (festival) policy that had been changed administratively without council approval years ago.”
Bliss also noted that the council is on staggered terms with an election held every two years, and there have been unexpected vacancies in recent history. Wright was appointed to the council after the death of Bob Gettings, and Sean Fleming was appointed after Kymm Clark resigned.
“So, not only is changing the table policy the fair thing to do, but there’s an inherent benefit for residents, as well. After all, even if a candidate loses the election, they could still be appointed if there’s a vacancy,” Bliss said. “Any person running for office has a high probability of serving in the near term, so it’s just common sense that we allow challengers to meet face to face with residents at city events.”
On the topic of mayoral appointments, Bliss said that allowing council to nominate appointees for boards and commissions is a smart change since the mayor doesn’t serve directly in those groups and may lack insight on their dynamic.
“So far, the mayors I’ve served with have deferred to council on nominating appointments, but they didn’t have to,” Bliss said. “Being able to clean up this policy is just better for residents.”
The other mayoral candidate this year is Corey Haines, the former police chief of the city. He said he appreciates the council majority allowing future declared candidates to appear at the Festival in the Park.
“As a challenger, under the old rules, I wouldn’t have the same advantage as an incumbent to be visible and connect with the public, even if the incumbent was running for a different seat on the City Council,” Haines said. “It’s great to see that the majority of council also saw this as an issue and voted to correct this exclusion of filed candidates.”
Councilman Quinn Wright and Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss,
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property with the assistance of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, locating and arresting Ladamien Hill.
Detectives reportedly found “blood evidence” in the vehicle, as well as video evidence of the suspect wearing the clothing after the homicide. The blood evidence was reportedly linked back to the crime scene.
Ladamien Hill was taken back to the Hazel Park Police Department where he allegedly refused to be interviewed by detectives. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office then authorized a two-count warrant for first-degree murder.
On Sept. 5, Ladamien Hill was arraigned before Judge Brian Hartwell in Hazel Park 43rd District Court, on a charge of premeditated first-degree murder, punishable by up to life in prison. He did not have an attorney present and will be appointed one by the court. His bond was denied.
“At this time, we still do not know why this horrific crime occurred,” said Hazel Park Police Chief William Hamel, in a statement. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Linda and Kardi.”
The chief also commended his officers for working tirelessly to identify and arrest the suspect within 24 hours of the crime, and he thanked area businesses, the Oakland
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fied more than $100 million in total facility needs and updates — hence the $85 million price tag of the May proposal. But with voters rejecting that proposal, the district has opted to take a phased approach that focuses only on high-priority items.
Items that were cut from the previous proposal include an auxiliary gym, a 3D art studio, a robotics learning lab, theater improvements, new playground equipment, and synthetic turf for the baseball and softball infields.
“The last time voters approved a bond proposal for building improvements for the Lamphere Schools was almost 30 years ago,” Steen said. “Since then, we have relied on responsible budgeting and our sinking fund to maintain buildings as best as we could.”
Mitchell Szpanelewski, a resident in the school district, said he doesn’t trust the district after it spent an estimated $35,000 to run the previous bond issue in a special elec-
County Sheriff’s Office and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for their assistance.
The child, Jackson, was a student at Hazel Park Junior High in the Hazel Park Public Schools district. The district posted a letter Sept. 1 outlining its support for anyone affected. It was signed by both Hazel Park Public Schools Superintendent Amy Wilcox and Hazel Park City Manager Ed Klobucher.
“The family is in our thoughts, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time,” the letter stated. “We will also have a mental health professional onsite if your child would like to meet with them. If you have any specific concerns regarding your student or how you should help your student at home, call (248) 648-2302.”
The letter indicated that more information will be shared in the coming days about how the public can help support the families of the victims.
“Please take a moment to hug your children and remind them how much they are loved,” the letter stated. “Encourage them to be especially compassionate and supportive of their classmates, as you never know what someone else is going through.”
If you know more about this case or others, call Hazel Park police at (248) 5426161.
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tion. He remains skeptical of the need and feels it’s unfair to taxpayers already at their limit in the current economy.
“In (the Lamphere Schools district), we pay a higher portion of our property tax to the schools than nearly everything else combined. Plus, new homebuyers are hit harder, especially with property values being at alltime highs,” Szpanelewski said, referring to how the taxes paid are determined by when their property is assessed. “I just don’t understand what they are doing with all this money.”
Steen said the need is justified.
“We have reached a point where the scope of work identified in the facilities assessment exceeds the amount that the sinking fund can cover,” Steen said. “To address these critical improvements, a bond proposal is necessary.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
NEWS & NOTES
Halloween Glow Golf Scramble
PARTY IN THE PARK
Fall Harvest Festival
MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights Recreation will host its Halloween Glow Golf Scramble at Red Oaks Golf Course, 29600 John R Road in Madison Heights, on Friday, Oct. 3. Check-in time is 6:15 p.m. and tee time is 7:30 p.m. Participants will use special glowing golf balls to play golf into the evening. The cost is $45 for residents and $50 for nonresidents.
MADISON HEIGHTS — The city of Madison Heights will hold its Fall Harvest Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Rosie’s Park, 1111 E. Farnum Ave. There will be hayrides, food and other activities themed around the season.
INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Recreation Department, located at 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., is seeking instructors for community programming, such as karate and Zumba.
If you have a craft or skill that you would like to share with the community, call the department at (248) 547-5535 to see if there’s an opportunity to start a class.
CRIME WATCH
Bank scam
MADISON HEIGHTS — A business in the 1000 block of East Avis Drive received a call around 10 a.m. Sept. 2 from a person claiming to be a bank representative. The caller claimed the business owed money and convinced the business to transfer money from its account.
ABOVE: Ursa Day performs Sept. 6 at Civic Center Park in Madison Heights as part of Trail Tunes 2025. Organizers say turnout was good despite the unseasonably chilly weather. The winner of this year’s Battle of the Bands was Zosette & the Groove.
LEFT: Matthew Mundis, 3, runs through bubbles while swinging a blue balloon sword.
RIGHT: An acrobat performs at the strolling music festival. The Madison Heights Arts Board organizes the event each year.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
Vehicle vandalized
MADISON HEIGHTS — A 26-yearold Madison Heights resident told police that an unknown suspect spraypainted the letters “FU” on their vehicle sometime between 11:35 p.m. Sept. 2 and 7 a.m. Sept. 3 while the vehicle was parked in the 31000 block of Concord Drive.
If you know more about these crimes or others, call the Madison Heights Police Department at (248) 585-2100.
— Andy Kozlowski
Chevy Camaro rides along ‘in memory of Mom’
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
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
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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
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 Bologna 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 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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“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 IcemanHaueter 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.”
The duo hopes to remain partners for a
Nominations open for Samaritas inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class
METRO DETROIT — Samaritas officially announced the launch of “Coaches Who Care,” which is a program that celebrates high school coaches who recognize the importance of mental health among student athletes.
As a part of the program, Samaritas will put together its inaugural Coaches Who Care Hall of Fame class this fall. Nominations are open now, and the class will be announced this October.
Samaritas reportedly is one of the largest nonprofit health and human services organizations in Michigan. The organization of professionals has served Michiganders in need of mental health help, as well as those living with substance use disorder, refugee families, kids in foster care systems, children with the goal of being adopted, and many more for over 90 years, according to a press release.
Now, the organization is highlighting the importance of high school coaches who play a role in identifying challenges, fostering conversations and creating supportive environments for students.
“Be nice.” is the signature program of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and it is partnering with Samaritas in the Coaches Who Care initiative. The program works with schools across Michigan to create a positive culture, increase mental health referrals and promote behaviors that prevent suicide.
Coaches Who Care is a great way to recognize those who have been a light in their student athletes lives. To nominate a coach, visit samaritas.org/coacheswhocare and fill out the form before Sept 30. To learn more about Samaritas and be nice., go to Samaritas.org and benice.org.
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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 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.
LEGAL POSTING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Any person who has an interest in the real property located at 569 E Coy Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030, legally described as: T1N, R11E, SEC 25 HITCHMAN’S WOODLAND PARK SUBLOT 210, Parcel 28-25-25-128-034 is invited to attend the Nuisance Per Se hearing scheduled on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to be held at the Hazel Park City Hall, 111 E. Nine Mile Road, Hazel Park, MI 48030. Check in at the Building Department located on the frst foor of City Hall.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HAZEL PARK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Hazel Park Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. on October 7, 2025, at 111 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030. This public hearing is being held in conjunction with a Special Land Use request received by the City of Hazel Park for a proposed automotive sales business at 23451 Dequindre (Parcels #25-25-435-023, 25-25-435-025 & 25-25-435-026). All are invited to attend these hearings and express views pertaining to these matters. Written comments may be submitted to the Hazel Park Planning Department until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. Additional information can be obtained from the Planning Department at www.hazelpark.org or by calling (248) 546-4072.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF HAZEL PARK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Hazel Park Planning Commission at 6:30 p.m. on October 7, 2025, at 111 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030. This public hearing is being held in conjunction with proposed text amendments to the Hazel Park Municipal Code, Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance, to consider the adoption of amendments to Sections including but not limited to 17.04. All are invited to attend this hearing and express views pertaining to this matter. The proposed text of the amendments may be examined at the Planning Department (111 E. Nine Mile Rd., Hazel Park, MI 48030) during public offce hours of Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Department until 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. www.hazelpark.org - (248) 546-4072.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Madison Heights will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan 48071 on Monday, October 13th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following request:
(A) Case # PEE 25-01 – Alley Vacation: 601 W. 12 Mile Road, 611 W. 12 Mile Road, and 28767 Dartmouth Street.
REQUEST: The petitioner, Brian Najor, requests that the City of Madison Heights vacate an existing 17-foot-wide improved alley adjacent to 601 W. 12 Mile Road, 611 W. 12 Mile Road, and 28767 Dartmouth Street (respectively TM#s 44-25-14-202-003; 44-25-14-202-030; and 44-25-14-202-004).
The application and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community & Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center after 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments via email to: MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org and your comment will be read into the record at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed prior to the meeting to 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. All comments will be heard at the meeting.
MADISON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (248) 583-0831
Published: Madison-Park News 09/17/2025
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
SEPT.
20
Classic Cars for the Cure: Fundraiser for Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, ’50s/’60s-style gala includes 25 rare vehicles from museums and collectors, strolling dinner, cocktails and dessert, live music, performance and swing lessons by Oakland University Dance Team, guest speakers, and more, 7-10:30 p.m., held in private garage at 1330 N. Crooks Road in Clawson, cocktail attire or themed clothing encouraged, karmanos.org/cars25
SEPT. 28
No Balls Comedy Ball: Fundraiser hosted by Jay Towers from Fox 2 Detroit and WNIC and featuring Grosse Pointe comedian Matt Conn, also cash bar, buffet, desserts, raffles, silent and live auctions, and adoptable puppies, proceeds benefit Michigan Animal Adoption Network and Canine Companions Rescue Center, 1-4:30 p.m., Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, nbcb.weebly.com
ONGOING
Speaker series: Includes “Our Failed Attempts to Make English Eezier to Spell” with author Gabe Henry (2 p.m. Sept. 17), “Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States” with Smithsonian educators (2 p.m. Oct. 2), “10 Years of Daring Heists and Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy” with author Leigh Bardugo (7 p.m. Oct. 9), “Finding My Way” with author and
education activist Malala Yousafzai (7 p.m. Oct. 22) and “Courtly Intrigue and Whispers as Weapons” with author Philippa Gregory (2 p.m. Oct. 29), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, registration required, (248) 588-7763, see more at libraryc. org/mhlibrary/upcoming
Social clubs: Lego/Pokémon (6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month), Stitch & Knit (4-6 p.m. every first Thursday of month), Ham Radio (7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month) and various book groups, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us
Fun Fridays: Games, crafts, snacks and movies, 3 p.m. every Friday, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail. com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us
Senior card playing: Noon-3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 547-5535, facebook.com/cityofhp
Book clubs: Find groups for ages 50 and older, grades 5-7, lovers of romance novels, LGBTQIA+ themes, fiction and nonfiction, and more, Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, find times, dates and more at madison-heights.org/1907/ book-clubs
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
‘Tuck Everlasting’: Performance by Stagecrafters Main Stage, musical about girl who helps protect family’s secret of eternal life, 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Sept. 28, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org, read story at candgnews.com
‘Silver Foxes’: Comedic play about queer men who save friend from homophobic assisted living facility, 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays Oct. 3-27, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, (248) 545-5545, theringwald@gmail.com, theringwald.com
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
CLASS REUNIONS
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
OCT. 4
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
OCT. 11
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 warrencousinoclassof1980@gmail.com
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