6A: GOLD COIN GETS DROPPED IN RED KETTLE ONE LAST TIME
DECEMBER 12, 2024 • Vol. 21, No. 26
Police: Human trafficking victim outsmarts suspect, leading to his arrest
Suspect’s bond set at $3 million
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — “I was tricked into a sex trafficking situation.”
That was part of a 911 call that the Southfield Police Department said it received at 11:58 p.m. Nov. 21 from a 32-year-old woman.
During the phone call, the woman told the dispatcher that Prenentice Orr, 41, from Wyoming, Michigan, was a gang member and that she feared for her life.
Police say the woman, who is homeless and from Georgia, was being held captive in room 232 at Sonesta Suites in Southfield and was allegedly forced to perform sex acts for money by Orr. According to police, Orr’s 4-year-old son was found in an adjacent hotel room.
Orr and the woman reportedly met just two weeks prior after being introduced through a mutual friend.
Orr
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren believes that the mutual friend may have tricked the woman into being trafficked. Barren added that there was a second victim whose duties included tending to Orr’s young child. However, she has not been as cooperative in the investigation, likely out of fear, according to Barren.
Barren said that in the span of two weeks, Orr had trafficked the victim in Georgia, Grand Rapids and other Michigan cities before his arrest in Southfield.
See ARREST on page 13A
Southfield Police Department to host Holiday Sleigh of Giving
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is kicking off the holiday season with the Holiday Sleigh of Giving to spread cheer to families in need in the community.
The festive event will be held from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. on Dec. 14 in front of the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road.
“The Southfield Police Department is spreading holiday cheer with our 5th Annual Holiday Sleigh of Giving event,” Southfield police Chief Elvin Barren said in an email.
“We recognize the importance of ensuring that
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Photo provided by the Southfield Police Department Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, second from left, poses with the festive Southfield Police Department at last year’s Holiday Sleigh of Giving event.
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Soulful Santa is coming to town
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Parks and Recreation will present the annual Soulful Santa Celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.
“Soulful Santa Celebration is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together. It’s a joyful blend of family fun and civic pride, where we can create lasting memories for residents while also showcasing the heart of our city’s spirit,” said Shauna Hutchinson, from Southfield’s Parks & Recreation Department.
“It’s more than just an event — it’s a chance to strengthen connections and celebrate the true meaning
of the season in a way that benefits both families and our community’s growth.”
The event will feature professional photo opportunities with Black Santa, take-home crafts, a vendor market for holiday shopping, holiday karaoke and more festive photo opportunities in the Wii Spin 360 Photobooth. Jazzy the Clown will be on hand with face painting fun.
Another highlight will be the holiday performance by the Impulse Dance Academy dancers. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available for attendees, but other food options will also be available for purchase.
One of the holiday marketplace vendors, Patrice Lee from Leep4Joy Books, said Soulful Santa “is a safe
Local filmmakers make ‘MAD’ passion project into a reality
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
A documentary film made by some Michigan locals promises to give viewers insight into Mad Magazine’s history and its impact on the culture through its satirical influences.
The idea for this “When We Went MAD!” documentary came from its Director Alan Bernstein from Pleasant Ridge, who has been a fan of Mad Magazine since he was 7 years old. Bernstein said he was waiting for someone to make this film but decided to take on this challenge himself when no one else did.
“I’ve been interested in this since I was a kid and I’d have loved to write for MAD or make movies and I chose film making,” Bernstein said.
Mad Magazine is an American humor magazine that was started by Harvey Kurtzman and William Gaines in 1952. Much of its comedic content comes from poking fun at different aspects of pop culture and politics, and it would reach 2.5 million issue sales in the 1970s.
Photo provided by Alan Bernstein
Alan Bernstein is the director of the “When We Went MAD!” documentary film.
File photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Shiloh Watson, 5, from Southfield, visits with Santa at the 2023 Soulful Santa event.
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CRIME WATCH
Suspect breaks fencing, steals vehicle and tools
SOUTHFIELD — Between 7 p.m. Nov. 26 and 9 a.m. Nov. 27, an unknown suspect reportedly removed a section of fencing on a property located in the 24000 block of Telegraph Road. The suspect reportedly gained entry by breaking a rear window. A bag of tools and a burgundy 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer were taken, police said.
Police arrest intoxicated driver in possession of firearm
SOUTHFIELD — Southfield officers conducted a traffic stop at 2:15 a.m. Nov. 29 between Franklin and American roads on a male driver who allegedly was under the influence of alcohol.
Police said the driver of the vehicle was
in possession of a firearm. Police arrested the driver for carrying a concealed weapon without a concealed pistol license and operating under the influence of liquor, the report said.
California lotto tickets, prescription drugs stolen
SOUTHFIELD — A vehicle owner reportedly had her vehicle broken into between 9 p.m. Nov. 30 and 3:50 p.m. Dec. 2 while it was located at 21794 W. Eight Mile Road.
The following items were reportedly taken from the vehicle: prescription drugs, California lotto tickets, $5.00 in coins, a sweater and headphones.
Front tire, rim stolen from passenger’s side of vehicle
SOUTHFIELD — Between 10 p.m. Dec. 1 and 6:30 a.m. Dec. 2, a vehicle’s front passenger tire was stolen in the 25000 block of West 12 Mile Road, police said.
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Gold coin gets dropped in red kettle one last time
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Lots of coins get dropped in the Salvation Army’s red kettles, but for 12 years one donation has stood out. On Dec. 2, a mysterious deep-pocketed donor dropped off a final gold Krugerrand coin at a Kroger in St. Clair Shores.
This year’s coin came with a note: “Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! I am sorry to say — this is my last (Krugerrand). Hoping there are others who have (Krugerrands) that can help keep up this tradition in the future to help so many in need during the holidays. God Bless!”
The donor’s identity has been kept secret throughout the years. The coin has been dropped at the Kroger near the intersection of Marter Road and Jefferson Avenue each year. According to Monex last week, the value of the coin is $2,642. Last year’s coin was valued at $2,031 when it was donated.
“(It was) very generous that someone was able to do that every year,” said Salvation Army Maj. Charlotte Hall, who oversees the organization’s Great Lakes Division.
When a coin is received by the organization, it is cashed in, and funds are distributed back to the unit that received the coin, according to Hall.
Hall said she has been stationed at Salvation Army locations throughout the country during her career and has seen gold Krugerrands donated.
“It’s amazing,” Hall said. “I was in Aurora, Illinois, and we had one donated while I was there.”
The donation came a day before Giving Tuesday, when all statewide donations to the Salvation Army Great Lakes Division, up to $25,000, were doubled. This match also comes from an anonymous donor, according to a press release.
The Krugerrand started being produced in South Africa in 1967. It’s named after Paul Kruger, who was the president of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900.
article states that $600 million worth of Krugerrands were marketed in the United States in 1984. A Seattle Times article states that the ban on importing the coins into the U.S. was lifted in 1991.
How are people giving?
This year, the Salvation Army is pushing its “Tap to Give” option. This allows donations to be made with a cash app, credit card and debit card at locations throughout metro Detroit. When giving, donors will be prompted with different amounts they can contribute.
“You can use your phone or any of your chipped cards,” Hall said.
Donations are down nationwide 40%, according to Hall, though she said the Detroit area holds its own in comparison to the rest of the country.
According to a Los Angeles Times article, President Ronald Reagan banned imports of the currency in 1985 following pressure from Democrats to crack down on South Africa’s apartheid government. The
“Detroiters are known for supporting the Army,” Hall said. “They always come through for us and we really appreciate that.”
Galina Roehl, who does public relations
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
From left, Warren Woods Christian School students Fisher McLeigh, 12, and Leo Duncan, 9, volunteer as bell ringers for the Salvation Army. The pair are joined by Leo’s mom, Suzi, to get donations at the Kroger near the intersection of 13 Mile and Schoenherr roads.
LTU offers alumni the opportunity to be a lifelong learner with new benefits
SOUTHFIELD — On Nov. 25, Lawrence Technological University announced a new benefit for LTU alumni. Effective immediately, LTU alumni will have the opportunity to take courses on an audit basis at a reduced rate of $400 per class.
Alumni will be able to choose one undergraduate or graduate course per semester, and those who graduated within the past five years are now eligible to pursue a master’s degree within the following programs:
• MBA – Master of Business Administration
• MEM – Master of Engineering Management
• MBA/MEM – Master of Business Administration/ Master of Engineering Management
• MIT – Master of Information Technology
• MHA – Master of Health Care Administration
• MSAI – Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence
• MSBDA – Master of Science in Business Data Analytics
• MADT – Master of Art in Design and Technology
Each qualifying alum will receive a Lifelong Learner Scholarship, which will provide a tuition reduction of approximately 35% for pursuing one of these graduate programs. Alumni can visit www.ltu.edu/financial-aid/ scholarships-graduate for more information.
MERRY AND BRIGHT
The city of Southfield kicked off the holiday season with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Dec. 3 at the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road. Festivities began with remarks by Southfield Mayor Kenson Siver, followed by performances by the Southfield A&T High School Marching Band and the University High School Dance Team. ABOVE: Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus heard the Christmas wishes of residents, including 4-year-old Journee Elmore and 3-year-old Kinadee Ashford. RIGHT: The ceremony also featured art, including an ice sculpture by Ray Lucier.
SOUTHFIELD — Volunteers of America Michigan is asking the metro Detroit community to consider helping support
Family program.
The Adopt a Family Program has been around since 1993 and is hoping for 2,000 Michigan families in need to be adopted this Christmas. The families who will be adopted have applied
this program.
As part of the sign-up process, community members can read family stories and see gift wish lists. After selecting a family and purchasing some of the items, you will contact the adopted family directly to determine a gift drop-off location, either at their home, a VOAMI space or another public location. All gifts need to be dropped off by Dec. 21. For more information on the Adopt a Family program, visit voami.org/adopt-a-family. For additional information on Volunteers of America Michigan’s Adopt a Family program, call (248) 353-4862 or email aaf@voami.org.
Photos by Liz Carnegie
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
8A/ SOUTHFIELD SUN • DECEMBER 12, 2024
DEC. 12
‘Detroit: An Illustrated Timeline’: Presented by author Paul Vachon, 6-7:30 p.m., Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4200, southfieldlibrary.org
DEC. 12-15
‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’: Performance by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org
‘Present Laughter’: Performance by Birmingham Village Players, 8 p.m. Dec. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 34660 Woodward Ave., birminghamvillageplayers.com
DEC. 13-15
Holiday Novi Pet Expo: Includes rescues and adoptable pets, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 15, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, www. suburbancollectionshowplace.com
DEC. 14
Soulful Santa Celebration: Professional photos with
Black Santa, holiday karaoke and trivia, Black-owned vendors, appearance by Jazzy the Clown, and more, noon-5 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield, (248) 796-4620
Michigan Makers Winter Craft Market: 400 crafters expected, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, www. suburbancollectionshowplace.com
Holiday Sleigh of Giving: Sponsored by Southfield Police Department, for ages 4-12 from Southfield and Lathrup Village families in need, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Southfield Public Library Circle Drive, 26300 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5300
DEC. 18
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30 p.m., free but donations accepted, ageways.org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
DEC. 19
Blood drive: Noon-6 p.m., Southfield Public Library,
ORDINANCE NO. 1799
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF PROPERTY:
THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:
1. The official Zoning Map of the City of Southfield is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the following described parcel of property:
Amend the existing Northland City Center Overlay Development District Agreement and Master Development Plan, the site located in Section 36 of the City of Southfield, Michigan and bounded by M-10, JL Hudson Dr., Greenfield Rd. and Northland Dr.
2. Should any section, clause or paragraph of the ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
3. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.
(PZRODD24-0002 – Contour Development Group)
Introduced: 10/18/2024
Enacted: 11/25/2024
Published: 12/12/2024
Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk
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26300 Evergreen Road, appointments prioritized over walk-ins, redcrossblood.org
DEC. 27-30
Jurassic Quest: Scientifically-accurate dinosaurs, real fossils, exhibits, live shows, dino rides, bounce houses, inflatables, face painting and more, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 27 and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 28-30, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, jurassicquest.com
ONGOING
‘Indulgence: Inspired Images:’ Exhibit featuring 11 Michigan artists, on display until Jan. 31, 2025, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, www. cityofsouthfield.com
Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday (Mars Corporate Center, 2500 Telegraph Road in Southfield) and every fourth Tuesday (virtually), slvoptimist@gmail.com, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org
Real estate exam study group: Free classes 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, (734) 644-3947
Support group for birth moms: For those who relinquished their children for adoption, also light meal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Christian Family Services, 17105 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, Sarah@CFS-Michigan.org
Wild Lights: Millions of lights,500-plus displays, interactive wishing tree, seasonal drinks, food and treats, warming stations with live entertainment, and more, select dates and times until Jan. 5, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, dzoo.org/ wildlights
Ice skating: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-11 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays until Dec. 31, then new hours in 2025, The Rink at Royal Oak in Centennial Commons, 221 E. Third St., therinkatroyaloak.com
‘The E(Xmas)ist’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 22, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024 AT 6:10 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, and Coretta Houge. EXCUSED: Councilmember Michael Ari Mandelbaum. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Attorney Dawn King, and Planner Terry Croad.
Approve Authorization to Participate in Oakland County Brownfield Consortium for FY2024 Community-Wide $1,500,000 United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Coalition Assessment Grant under Title 11, Subtitle A, of the Small Business Liablity Relief and Brownfields Revitalizaiton Act of 2002
Approve Brownfield Redevelopment Plan & Tax Increment Financing Plan and Development & Reimbursement Agreement for 29410 Northwestern Highway Redevelopment Project - Set Public Hearing Date – December 9, 2024
Approval of Agreement for Coral Gables Street Rehabilitation (Job No. 2601MDOT) (MDOT Job No. 204305); Contract No. 24-5322
Approve Authorization to Seek 2024 Oakland County Access to Transit Program Grant
Approve Authorization to Purchase a Vactor for Water & Sewer Division
Approve Acceptance of MDOT Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program (SSSG) $200,000 grant for funding of bus stop improvements (key walks, concrete pads, benches and trash cans)
Approve PZRODD24-0002, the rezoning request to amend the existing ODD Agreement for the Northland Subarea Redevelopment Plan Overlay Development District to update the Master Development Plan, project timeline and Condominium Master Deed
Introduce Ordinance No. 1799
Approve PTZA24-0005, a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Article 4 – Section 5.31 to modify the minimum requirements for parking lot drive aisle widths
Introduce Ordinance No. 1800
Approve PTZA24-0006, a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Article 14 – Section 5.134 and Article 18 – Section 5.169 to modify the site development standards for drive-in, drive-thru and 24-hour restaurants in the RS and B-3 zoning districts
Introduce Ordinance No. 1801
Enact Ordinance No. 1798, PCZR24-0003, rezone 1.3 acres of land at 22575 & 22599 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel# 24-33-101-020 & -036) from I-1 Industrial to B-3 General Business (Next Generations Development, LLC - gas station/convenience store)
Approve Travel Expense Report: Charles Hicks, Michigan Municipal League Convention, Mackinac Island, MI, September 11-13, 2024
Approve Second Amendment to the Northland Supplemental Development Agreement with Contour Development
The meeting adjourned at 7:55p.m.
Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com.
Janet Jackson City Clerk
When shopping at home, be alert for grinches trying to steal gifts and info
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The holiday season, while very much a joyous time of year, also is a time when criminals try to take advantage of others.
As many people will look to be charitable or purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones, a local bank and local police departments are offering advice to avoid package thefts and fraud.
Brian Dowgiallo, vice president of risk management at Genisys Credit Union, said the holidays tend to be their busiest time, as reports of fraud usually ramp up.
According to the banking institution, financial fraud can come in a variety of forms including identity theft, phone call and text scams, phishing scams, and fraudulent investment schemes.
People should be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls or text messages requesting personal or financial information. They should also verify the legitimacy of any organization or person before making financial transactions.
Dowgiallo has been aware of scammers
who use Facebook groups or community pages to take advantage of others looking for deals.
Detective Lt. James Breuckman, of the St. Clair Shores Police Department, has seen this too, specifically with people trying to buy Detroit Lions tickets.
“People trying to buy tickets and it’s somebody’s Facebook account that’s been hacked, and then the hacked Facebook account is saying they got four tickets for sale or six tickets for $1,000 or $1,200,” he said. “They don’t find out until after they’ve already paid.”
Breuckman said common scams his office has been seeing target older people by stating that they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service. The scam artists convince their victims to pay through bitcoin or financial cards so they can’t be traced.
Breuckman also said there have been issues with people stealing delivery packages.
“People somehow or some way, they’re finding out deliveries of iPhone products and different stuff like that, and people are pretty much waiting to come steal them off the porch as soon as they get delivered,” he said. “They know where they’re going some-
how or another. That’s been a scam in the last, like, two weeks that’s been going on.”
On the subject of package delivery, Ferndale Police Chief Dennis Emmi said people should take measures to make sure that porch pirates don’t have easy access to the delivered goods. He suggested networking with neighbors or installing doorbell cameras and other security cameras to help, or having packages delivered to one’s place of work.
“There’s a lot of things you can do as we enter the holiday season, but if you do find yourself a victim of package theft or the victim of a porch pirate, make sure you report it to the police department so we can follow up on it,” he said. “There may be an opportunity for us to actually catch the offenders, because they’re not just doing it to one person, they’re doing it to several. So it’ll help us track these incidents and maybe help us build a case and hopefully lead to an arrest.”
Emmi said fraudulent charities can pop up during the holiday to take advantage of people in the giving spirit.
“Just make sure that you vet the source,” he said. “If someone is reaching out to you, this could be a flag. I would be the one to
initiate it if you do truly want to donate to a worthy cause. As a donor, I would initiate that contact and not go with a blind text or blind email. A lot of these emails, they look very similar to the official email of a charity, and they can be just a little bit off and you’re donating to a scam or a criminal.”
Dowgiallo also has seen scams where people have received calls from a number that showed it was a bank or credit union calling, but then the callers use scare tactics to get personal information.
“The member thinks that they’re talking to the credit union, and they think it’s a trusted source, and they start giving away all the information, and then just giving it to the scammer,” he said. “That turns into the scammer going in and taking over an account through an online account takeover, or they’ll just end up giving their debit card information and then they just start making a fake debit card or they potentially could try to use an Apple wallet or Android wallet to create a card on their phone. And then they start using their card and money without their knowledge.”
Dowgiallo’s biggest recommendation is that people set up alerts with their financial
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Detroit sailor killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest
John Cuthbert Auld’s remains identified through DNA
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
DETROIT — While growing up, Richard Auld remembers his grandmother, Lillian, and his dad, Edwin, sharing memories about a family member named Jack.
But he wasn’t sure who Jack was, until one day he realized the stories were about his uncle, John Cuthbert Auld, who was nicknamed Jack. The U.S. Navy man, who grew up in Detroit, was killed during the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
This year marks the 83rd anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, which killed approximately 2,400 American service members and civilians.
In time, Auld learned more about his uncle, a 23-yearold seaman 2nd class who was aboard the USS Oklahoma when naval and air forces of the Japanese empire attacked the American base on Hawaii’s island of Oahu. On the follow-
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Photos provided by Public Affairs Office, Navy Personnel Command
LEFT: While serving in the U.S. Navy, John Cuthbert Auld, of Detroit, was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. At press time, he was expected to be laid to rest on Dec. 6 with full military honors at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sailors aboard the USS Oklahoma pose for a group photo.
Pearl Harbor artifacts link back to day of infamy 83 years ago
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The belongings, material and personal, of Michiganders who were at Pearl Harbor on and around that infamous day continue to make their way home.
John Lind, director of the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum, has been able to secure several items from the USS Oklahoma and USS Arizona: a prayer book from either ship and four envelopes from the Arizona postdated Dec. 7, 1941.
The Arizona items come from the estate of a Michigan man, who Lind did not name, who was on his way out of the Navy on Dec. 6.
“This person went to the mail section on the ship and got these envelopes in advance,” Lind said. “The story is this gentleman here was transferred on Dec. 6, the Saturday before, because they conducted no business on Sunday. … He was going back stateside. He was done, his hitch was over, and he reached California and he said, ‘You know what? I’m going back in.’”
The unnamed Arizona sailor joined over 300,000 Americans who showed up to recruitment offices on Dec. 8, 1941. Lind says about 30,000 people volunteered at the Detroit office.
The Oklahoma prayer book, which is in a more fragile state than the Arizona book, was acquired from a separate sailor who reached out to Lind.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
An envelope from the USS Arizona postdated for Dec. 7, 1941, leans against prayer books from the Arizona and USS Oklahoma.
DETROIT AUTO SHOW TO FEATURE ‘RACING DAY’
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
DETROIT — The Motor City has added a thrilling experience to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.
The Detroit Auto Show, slated to be open to the public Jan. 11-20 at Huntington Place in Detroit, and the Detroit Grand Prix have worked in collaboration to provide auto show attendees with the return of Racing Day on Jan. 17.
The two brands that pride themselves on embodying the automotive culture of Detroit will offer an array of interactive experiences for attendees, providing two Detroit Grand Prix interactive display areas on the concourse area at Huntington Place, which is free and open to the public, and the floor of the Detroit Auto Show. The floor display area will be located “trackside.”
A brand-new feature to the show will be the addition of two indoor tracks. One track will feature signature characteristics of the Detroit Grand Prix that is set to gear up for May 30-June 1.
The track will be accessible throughout the entirety of the Detroit Auto Show, but Jan. 17 will be dedicated to the Racing Day festivities where the Detroit Auto Show said in a press release that attendees will have the opportunity to “witness the intersection of automotive innovation and competitive motorsports.”
“The Detroit Grand Prix embodies innovation and the spirit of Detroit,” Sam Klemet, co-executive director of the Detroit Auto Show, said in a press release. “We are thrilled to have a partnership with the Detroit Grand Prix and bring this amazing experience of Racing Day to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.”
Attendees will also have the opportunity to interact with some of the Detroit Grand Prix’s very own racers from NTT IndyCar Series and Indy NXT by Firestone. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden is slated to make an appearance. Several cars will also be on display as well.
“We’re excited to partner with the Detroit Auto Show and bring together two great Detroit traditions,” Michael Montri, president of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, said in a press release. “For many years, Racing Day was a popular attraction at the Detroit Auto Show and we look forward to bringing this tradition back to the Motor City with some of the high-powered stars and cool race cars that take center stage every summer at the Detroit Grand Prix.”
The Detroit Auto Show will make additional announcements about Racing Day as the show nears.
For more information, visit detroitautoshow.com.
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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families in need are provided with gifts and additional resources during the holiday season. Adding to the festive spirit, Southfield Police Officers will dress as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and cheerful elves. Our goal is to create a magical atmosphere for children and families.”
The gift giveaway is meant to provide families in need in Southfield and Lathrup Village with gifts for children to enjoy this holiday season. The Southfield Police Department encourages the general public to participate.
Gifts are targeted for children ages 4-12 and will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis, so Barren recommends arriving early, as the supplies are limited.
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for the Salvation Army, said donations are up from last year. Though, she said, donations to the red kettles themselves are down.
“They’re getting more money from mail and social media,” Roehl said, who added that these alternative sources include the “Tap to Give” option.
Hall said volunteer hours have been down this year. The organization is looking for those who can help to meet its goal.
“It really just takes an army of volunteers to raise $7 million,” Hall said. Those interested in volunteering can sign up at registertoring.com.
Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.
“We will be offering toys, hats, and scarves (while supplies last) to ensure a warm and joyful holiday season for local families,” Barren added. “Please join us in making the holidays bright!!”
The 2024 Holiday Sleigh of Giving is made possible through a partnership with the city of Southfield, Southfield Police Department, Southfield Fire Department, Southfield Public Library, Southfield Public Schools, Southfield Domestic Violence Group, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Southfield Alumni Chapter, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, Meijer and Take One Community Program.
To learn more about the Holiday Sleigh of Giving, call the Southfield Police Department at (248) 796-5300 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
“For generations, MAD Magazine shaped and warped its readers’ senses of humor and their very outlook on the world around them. From the McCarthy hearings and the Cold War to Taylor Swift and social media, MAD Magazine was there to poke fun at all of it,” said a press release from the “When We Went MAD!” team.
In 2019, the magazine would cease to publish new content, though previous editions can be mailed to subscribers or found at comic book shops.
For this film, Bernstein, documentary editor Erich Wiemer and cinematographer Scott West have been working with former magazine staff members and celebrity guests for around 16 years to tell a compelling story about Mad Magazine’s history and impact. Through a Kickstarter, the filmmakers were able to raise $40,000-$50,000 for the project.
“We’re not trying to make a History channel piece,” said Wiemer, who is from Troy. “We want to look at Mad from a satirical standpoint of how the culture feels about presidents and hippies, and make sure people know about the cultural impact that
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Barren added that Orr allegedly kept the victim on a liquid diet that consisted of sea moss and coffee so that she would lose weight. Orr also allegedly made her shower and brush her teeth five times a day.
“As the victim slept, Orr would wake her up for potential clients by sexually assaulting her,” Barren said. “The victim advised officers that while in Michigan, Orr would set up dates for her and would use intimidation tactics to prevent her from leaving.”
According to police, the woman told police that she was able to outsmart Orr and escape the room to get help. She purposefully left phone chargers in Orr’s vehicle, knowing that eventually he’d need the chargers and it would give her a chance to escape, police said. While in the lobby, the victim was reportedly able to phone the police with the help of a hotel employee.
According to the 911 call, the victim hid in the laundry room off the hotel lobby and asked the dispatcher to stay on the phone with her until police arrived on the scene, stating, “I’m just terrified. I’m beyond terrified.”
When police arrived on the scene, body cam footage showed Orr in his hotel room, where he said, “I’m going to jail, right?” He then
led to its demise by making (‘Saturday Night Live’) or ‘The Simpsons.’”
The film initially started with interviews from the Mad staff. Through the connections of production company Chassy Media, the film was able to include interviews with well-known names like Quentin Tarantino, Judd Apatow, Bryan Cranston, Gilbert Gottfried, Howie Mandel, and Weird Al Yankovic.
“We interviewed Weird Al at the Cherry Festival in Traverse City before his performance,” Wiemer said. “We were brought into the makeup trailer and hung out for 45 minutes to an hour. We’re all Weird Al fans.”
The film had its world premiere in New York in October and recently held a Midwest premiere at the Redford Theatre in Detroit in November. “When We Went MAD” will likely have another premiere in Los Angeles in the near future, and the filmmakers are currently exploring streaming service options with Amazon Prime and Apple.
“We hope to expand to other screenings,” Bernstein said. “We’re looking at film festivals and figuring out what our distributor will let us do.”
For more information, visit the “When We Went MAD” Facebook page or www. whenwewentmad.com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
added: “For what? What’s my charge, bro?”
Orr was arraigned on Nov. 23 in 46th District Court with charges of felony torture, felony prostitution/transporting a person for prostitution, and felony human trafficking –forced labor. He was given a $3 million cash bond or surety. Orr’s lawyer, Scott Christopher Kozak, did not respond for comment by press time. Orr’s next court date is scheduled for Jan. 13 at 2:15 p.m. in 46th District Court.
Southfield police revealed that Orr has a criminal history dating back to 1999, and Barren referred to him as a “career criminal.”
“I’m hopeful that this incident is finally the one to put him away for a very long time,” Barren said.
He added that the investigation is far from over.
“We’re very confident in our approach and in our arrest, certainly commend the judge or magistrate in this particular instance, who set that $3 million bond. I’m gonna say it again: $3 million bond.
“You hear law enforcement professionals get upset sometimes about what we believe should be higher bonds. That bond sets a tone for the stakes that Oakland County is going to have as it relates to human trafficking, provided we have information that we need to move forward in our investigation.”
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
NOTICE OF BIDS
The City of Southfield will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: Library Chillers, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM Local Time. Specifications are available on www.mitn.info . NIGP codes are 91244, 91240, 91223; 03113, 03115; 91338 and 98832. Questions contact the Purchasing Department at purchasingdept@ cityofsouthfield.com.
Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
Janet Jackson, City Clerk
NOTICE OF BIDS
0159-2450
The City of Southfield will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: Carpenter Lake Fishing Pier Repairs, File # 24-059, December 19, 2024, at 11:30 AM Local Time. Specifications are available on www.mitn.info . NIGP codes are 57028, 91488, 54073 and 54091. Questions, contact the Purchasing Department at purchasingdept@cityofsouthfield.com.
Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
Janet Jackson, City Clerk
NOTICE OF BIDS
0373-2450
The City of Southfield will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: Lift Station Repair & Maintenance, December 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM Local Time. Specifications are available on www.mitn.info . NIGP codes are 93639, 93662 and 93663. Questions contact the Purchasing Department at purchasingdept@cityofsouthfield.com.
Janet Jackson, City Clerk
Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 AT 6:10 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Attorney Dawn King, and Planner Terry Croad.
Approve Reappointment to City Centre Advisory Board – Charlena Ponders
Approve Reappointment to City Centre Advisory Board – Thomas Litzler
Approve Reappointment to Southfield Library Board – Laura Mancini
Approve Appointment to City Centre Advisory Board – Brian Sioma
Approve Appointment to Total Living Commission – Meirta Mckenzie
Approve Proclamation –“Extra Mile Day”, November 1, 2024
Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2024 and March 4, 2024, and Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Minutes of February 12, 2024
Approve 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
Authorize Repair of the FARO Focus Premium System
Approve Southfield Police Department / Traffic Improvement Association Grant
Approve Purchase of New Structural Firefighting Turnout Gear and Boots
Approve Bid on Printing the 2024 Annual Report / 2025 Calendar for the Community Relations Department
Approve Purchase and Install Welcome Banners for Henry Ford Health Systems on the Nine Mile Right of Way
Approve Purchase of a Skid Steer for Streets & Highways Division
Approve 2024-25 DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant
Approve 2024-25 Detroit Institute of Arts Partners in Public Art (PIPA) Grant
Approve Economic Development Initiative – Public Hearing on Establishment of Commercial Rehabilitation District under Public Act 210 of 2005 as Amended, at 29410 Northwestern Hwy for RYCACO, Inc.
Approve PSLU24-0019, the Special Use Request by El Car Wash, to remove the existing buildings and construct a new conveyor type motor vehicle wash at 28810 -28844 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-18-226-007, -036, & -051)
Approve PSLU24-0017, the Special Use Request by Attitude Wellness LLC (D/B/A Lume) to amend the conditions of the special land use approval, PSLU23-0005, to permit the existing Marihuana Provisioning Center/Adult-use Marijuana retailer at 26760 Lahser Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-22-102-012) to stay open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
Approve PSLU24-0018, the Special Use Request by HTP Telegraph LLC (D/B/A Dreams), to amend the conditions of the special land use approval, PSLU23-0004, to permit the existing Marihuana Provisioning Center/Adult-use Marijuana retailer at 28930 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel 24-17-226-001) to stay open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
Approve PCZR24-0003, the request to conditionally rezone 1.3 acres of land at 22575 & 22599 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcel# 24-33-101-020 & -036) from I-1 Industrial to B-3 General Business (Next Generations Development, LLC - gas station/convenience store)
Introduce Ordinance No. 1798
Approve PSLU24-0016, the Special Use Request by Next Generations Development, LLC, to demolish the existing buildings and build a gas station/convenience store with alcohol sales and a drive-thru/carry-out restaurant at 22575 & 22599 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcels 24-33-101-020 & -30)
Approve Cancellation of November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting due to lack of quorum.
The meeting adjourned at 11:57p.m.
Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com.
Janet Jackson City Clerk
Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
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institution to notify them if someone is logging into their account or if there is a transaction with their card.
“If you have those alerts, and you’re a little bit more on top of your account, you’re going to quickly know when something’s not right,” he said. “Have those alerts in place so that when you feel confident or you think that maybe you clicked on something that
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“He was on (the USS) Oklahoma,” Lind said. “He came back to the United States, was retrained and then he got on other ships throughout the war.”
Prayer books were commonly taken from ships while the envelopes were postdated sometime before Dec. 7.
The attack on Pearl Harbor is as much a story of what was not lost as it is about what was. While the battleships USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma and USS Utah were scrapped and the aircraft carriers assigned to the base were saved by virtue of being out of port, the lightly attacked support facilities — dry docks, maintenance shops and oil yards — allowed for the other damaged ships to be repaired and returned to service. Lind says that Michiganders were sought out to repair and retrofit the fleet.
“The Navy came to Detroit and took as many skilled trades (as possible) to go to Pearl Harbor to get Pearl Harbor back in shape,” Lind said. “If the Japanese would have concentrated on the rebuilding centers, the fuel farms, the maintenance shops, Pearl Harbor would have come back but it would have been years later. Instead, within six
you weren’t sure of, that you’re at least in the know on your accounts at all times.”
“No financial institution, including Genisys, will ever ask for your personal information,” he added. “They have that information, but we try to educate our members all the time. You know, you send these one-time codes, and it’ll say do not give this out, and Genisys would never ask for this information, but even if you think it’s a trusted source, just know that they shouldn’t be asking for that. They should have that information and to never give it out to anybody.”
weeks basically, all the dry docks and maintenance shops at Pearl Harbor were back online.”
It is hard to determine how many Pearl Harbor veterans are still alive for the 83rd anniversary, though the number is certainly not many. Anyone serving in the U.S. military at the time would be a centenarian by now.
An Associated Press article about the 2023 commemoration mentions five survivors were in attendance with a sixth unable to make it due to health concerns. The Los Angeles Times reported nine Pearl Harbor survivors attended a ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans in January 2023. Lou Conter, the last surviving sailor from the USS Arizona, died in April 2024 at 102 years old.
According to NBC’s KNHL local news in Hawaii, at least one survivor was expected to attend this year’s commemoration of the 83rd anniversary of the attack at 104 years old.
The National World War II Museum in New Orleans says that of the 16.4 million Americans who served during World War II, around 66,140 were alive as of 2024. Of that number, 2,520 were Michiganders.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
RE: 27700 Southfield Road
Notice is hereby given that the Lathrup Village Planning Commission will discuss a proposed site plan for 27700 Southfield Road at their December 17, 2024, meeting, beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Any member of the public may express your view on this proposed site plan in writing, by submitting your written comments to the City Clerk prior to 4:30 p.m. on the date of the meeting, or you may appear in person or authorize another person to represent you at the meeting. Written communications may be sent to the City Clerk at the address of the City Hall at 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 prior to the hearing.
Alisa Emanuel
City Clerk
27400 Southfield Road
Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 (248) 557-2600, ext. 237
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Breuckman stated people need to be diligent and double check what they think they know.
“Don’t just immediately trust everybody,” he said. “You have to actually do your own diligence and figure out if you feel like something isn’t right, it probably isn’t. Never be ashamed to actually ask another person if they think it’s OK or not before you buy something.”
Emmi stated that many of these crimes go unreported, and that’s the message he wants to send people: They need to report to police when these thefts or frauds occur.
Many of the culprits reside outside the United States.
“So they originate from outside the country or from another side of the country, and really it’s near impossible to track down the suspects in a lot of these cases, but if you report it, at least we can share the means in which they are committing their crimes, and maybe we could … through (public service announcements), we can inform the residents to what to look for going forward,” he said. Call Staff Writer Mik Koury at (586) 498-1077.
SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 AT 6:10 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, Attorney Dawn King, and Planner Terry Croad.
Approve Election of Michael Ari Mandelbaum as Council President
Approve Election of Charles Hicks as Council President Pro-Tem.
Approve 2024 Council Retreat
Enact Ordinance No. 1799 – Northland City Center Overlay Development District Zoning Amendment (PZRODD24-0002)
The meeting adjourned at 8:50p.m.
Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com.
Janet Jackson City Clerk
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Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
ORDINANCE NO. 1798
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF PROPERTY:
THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:
1. The official Zoning Map of the City of Southfield is hereby amended by changing the zoning classification of the following described parcel of property:
Conditionally rezone the parcels at 22575-22599 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan (Parcels 24-32-226-020 and -036) from I-1 Industrial to B-3, General Business.
2. Should any section, clause or paragraph of the ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
3. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
4. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.
(PCZR24-0003 – Next Generations Development, LLC)
Introduced: 10/28/2024
Enacted: 11/18/2024
Published: 12/12/2024
Published: Southfield Sun 12/12/2024
KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk
Published: 12/12/2024 Southfield Sun
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environment in which children can be chil-
“During this special day, children are allowed to do crafts, showcase their talents, and spend quality time with family and friends,” Lee said. “It is a time where parents can shop and find unique gift items, both educational and fun.”
Tickets are $8 for Southfield residents and $10 for nonresidents. All attendees aged 2 and up must have a ticket to enter, and one adult must be present per family. Tickets are available for purchase online at bit.ly/ SfldSoulfulSanta24 or in person at the Parks & Recreation Information Desk at 26000 Evergreen Road. Limited tickets will also be available at the door, as space allows.
“I look forward every year coming to do your Christmas (Soulful Santa Celebration) event,” added vendor Anna Davis of Anna & Things Joy of Chocolate.
For more information, call the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
The vendors at the Soulful Santa event offer a wide variety at the holiday marketplace, from children’s books to sweet treats and Christmas decorations.
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dren.”
ing day, Dec. 8, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed Congress and asked for a declaration of war with Japan, which drove the United States into World War II.
“They rescued several sailors that day after the attack,” Auld said. “Everyone else was presumed dead. They didn’t have much hope. They always told me he died on the Oklahoma.”
While the family knew John didn’t survive, his remains were only officially identified after Auld provided a DNA sample in 2017. At press time, John was set to be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 with full military honors at Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Auld, who resides in Albuquerque, said the cemetery was chosen because that is where Lillian and Edwin are buried.
“It will be an honor to have him with his mom and his brother,” Auld said.
Family members and friends were expected to attend the burial. John also was expected to receive military honors at the airport when his remains arrived.
For his service, John was awarded the following medals and decorations: Purple Heart medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal with fleet clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with bronze star, World War II Victory Medal, and American Campaign Medal.
‘It’s definitely a huge loss’
John was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on June 15, 1918. The family moved to the U.S. and settled in Detroit. On Nov. 6, 1940, John enlisted in the Navy and underwent basic training at Naval Station Great Lakes, in Illinois.
John’s seaman duties included painting, cleaning and polishing the vessel’s brightwork, equipment repair, storing and securing items, and assisting with cargo. The young man also stood watches as a lookout, telephone talker and messenger, and he was a member of a gun crew.
Richard Auld’s dad, Edwin, four years younger than John, served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-46.
“They were normal kids in a good family. It’s definitely a huge loss. I never got to meet him,” said Auld, who was born in 1960. “Every Dec. 7, we talked about him. I feel like I know him now after the Navy’s recovery efforts.”
Auld’s dad moved the family, including wife, Esther, to New Mexico to work in the grocery business. Auld has some photos of his uncle and has been told there is a family resemblance.
A few years ago, Auld and his wife Kar-
en traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii for a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific to pay tribute to the 33 unaccounted for sailors from the USS Oklahoma buried with full military honors.
“Very emotional,” Auld said. “It was very moving.”
According to the Navy, since the ceremony, one more sailor, radioman 3rd class Frank Hoag Jr., has been identified.
Project Oklahoma
On Dec. 2, the Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Office issued a press release that included information about Project Oklahoma, a disinterment and identification project through the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
During Project Oklahoma, the Navy’s POW/MIA Office contacted family members to ask for their participation in the Family Reference Sample Program. That is where surviving family members of a veteran killed on duty offer DNA samples that are used to determine if there is a match.
That is exactly what Auld did to confirm his uncle’s remains.
Through the process, 356 of the 388 service members from the USS Oklahoma who were originally unaccounted for have now been identified, according to Capt. Jeff Draude, director, Navy Casualty Office.
Scientists with the DPAA, in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, are responsible for identifying unaccounted for service members by matching the DNA reference samples from surviving family members. Other documents, including available medical and dental records, are also used.
The Navy Casualty Office’s policy for notification is to work directly with the primary next of kin with matters involving their loved one’s remains. Once the DPAA makes a positive identification, the Navy’s Casualty Office conducts an official notification to the next of kin.
Once the identification brief has concluded, the family can decide to have the remains interred in a local national or state cemetery, a private cemetery, reinterred in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Hawaii, or Arlington National Cemetery. Families may also choose to have the remains cremated and retained with the family.
“When briefing families, we often hear things like, ‘My family did not believe he was dead,’ or, ‘He probably was not on board the ship,’ or, ‘Maybe one day he would walk through the door,’” Draude said. “Being able to recover and identify the remains of these sailors aids in the closure to these families.
“It is especially important to the Navy to honor our sailors and Marines who paid the ultimate sacrifice in giving their lives for our country,” Draude said. “Often the no-
tification and identification briefing can be emotional, overwhelming and relieving for the families. Most families we speak with cannot believe their loved one has actually been recovered and/or identified after so many years.”
The Navy covers all primary mortuary expenses: preparation of the remains, casket of choice, all transportation of remains from the lab to final resting place, and family travel and lodging for up to three family members.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Southfield Tim Horton’s celebrates first anniversary on 12 Mile
Store owner Rolanda Sheko celebrated the first full year of operating her Tim Horton’s franchise on 12 Mile Road in Southfield with a celebration for the community on Wednesday, Nov. 20.
For more information about Tim Horton’s beverages, sandwiches and donuts go to timhortons. com and navigate to the Southfield location, stop by the coffeeshop at 19701 W. 12 Mile Road or call (947) 282-2681.
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Photo provided by Public Affairs Office, Navy Personnel Command
The USS Oklahoma was commissioned in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 2, 1916. The ship’s history includes sailing in August 1918 with her sister ship, the USS Nevada, to protect and escort allied convoys in European waters during World War I. In December 1918, the vessel escorted then-President Woodrow Wilson to France to negotiate the Treaty of Versailles. In June 1919, it returned to France to escort the president home.
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Job Description: This is a full-time on-site role for a Mortgage Loan Officer at Lit Financial located in Troy, MI. The Mortgage Loan Officer will be responsible for day-to-day tasks including loan origination, mortgage underwriting, providing exceptional customer service, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Key Responsibilities: Client Consultation, Application Processing, Product Knowledge, Compliance, Relationship Building, and Pipeline Management. For more information go to linkedin. com/company/lit-financial/
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Plumbing
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Plumbing
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Tree Service
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Tree Service
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Lincoln Priority Service
• Replace oil and filter with synthetic blend oil
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