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MDOT begins two-year US-24 project

‘We will create an entirely different look to the interchange, which is known as a diverging diamond’ BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD/DETROIT — A $54 million two-year project on Telegraph Road, from Grand River Avenue to Eight Mile Road, began March 1, but the project has been in the works for years. “This project is broken up into two phases,” said Bill Erban, a project manager for the Michigan Department of Transportation. “In the first phase, we will reconstruct the old Telegraph Road from Grand River up to the Rouge River, which is just south of Eight Mile RELATED: ‘Modernize Road. The second phase of the project will occur I-75’ project next year and will involve the reconstruction of resumes for the Eight Mile Road and Telegraph Road inter2023 • 14A change. We will create an entirely different look to the interchange, which is known as a diverging diamond, rather than the old cloverleaf with loops. The hope is that this will improve the operational efficiency of the interchange as well as safety.” Erban explained that the cloverleaf shape that’s currently in place has loops that are so short that MDOT has had to place three stop signs and two yield signs at the end of the loop ramps. Since there is not enough room to allow for larger loops that allow the driver to flow into traffic without stopping, MDOT is implementing the diverging diamond interchange, which will move traffic over briefly into the interchange area, avoiding conflicting traffic, they said. The two-year project will consist of improving five bridges, along with drainage and water main improvements, sidewalk ramp improvements, sign replacements, and traffic signal and lighting improvements from the

ABOVE: MDOT’s $54 million two-year project on Telegraph Road, from Grand River Avenue to Eight Mile Road, began March 1. LEFT: “As we are going into our busiest time, the construction barrels are coming out,” said Janan McDougal, the owner of the Print Headz. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Girl, 4, awarded first-ever Citizen’s Award for saving apartment complex BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Fire Department awarded its first-ever Citizen Award to a unique recipient, a 4-year-old girl. Cora Bisono was presented the Citizen Award for her bravery and quick action to alert her mother

of a fire in their apartment complex at 42 West Apartments, on 12 Mile Road, in December. Katherine Bisono, Cora’s mother, explained that she and Cora had gotten into a little bit of an argument because she didn’t want to go to school that day, Dec. 20, 2022. After a lot of back and forth, Katherine relented because she had the day off. She took See AWARD on page 17A

At age 4, Cora Bisono received The Citizen’s Award for her heroic actions. The Fire Department hosted a pancake breakfast to celebrate Cora. Photos by Battalion Chief Patrick Charette

Local nonprofits partner to bring medical relief to Syria and Turkey BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

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Dr. Wassim Younes, a former NAAMA president, has recently been appointed as an ambassador for WMR.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfieldbased nonprofit World Medical Relief is teaming up with the National Arab American Medical Association and student volunteers from local universities to bring muchneeded medical aid to the victims of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria Feb. 6, killing 51,907 people, injuring 118,626 people and displacing at least 24 million people. World Medical Relief, the National Arab American Medical Association and the student volunteers will gather 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturdays in March at WMR’s headquarters, 21725 Melrose Ave. in Southfield, to prepare and package medical goods and equipment for the shipment of five to 10 containers each week, for a total of 40 containers to be sent to Turkey and Syria. The first day of packaging was supposed

to be held Feb. 26, but due to an ice storm and power outage issues, it was pushed back to March 4. All containers will be shipped by sea, which can take up to a month and 10 days to arrive. However, WMR is processing trauma supplies in advance to ship them by air so they can be received within 10 days. Dr. George Samson, who has been with WMR for over 30 years and serves as the president and CEO of the organization, recalls coming over from the Philippines as a missionary to get help from WMR for the victims affected by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991. “They wouldn’t let me leave,” Samson laughs, “They said they wanted me to work at World Medical Relief, and here you are talking with me decades later. When you’re touched and encouraged to help people by God, you’re going to stay no matter what.” World Medical Relief has been around since 1953, when a Detroit woman, Irene See RELIEF on page 11A

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MARCH 9

Blood drive: Noon-6 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, redcrossblood.org

MARCH 14

‘Humanity+Technology’: Free lecture about potentials, possibilities and pitfalls of innovative advances in gaming and its impact on culture, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, ltu.edu/humantech/index.asp

MARCH 15

Eat It Up Trio: Eclectic group performing original songs, 6:30-8:45 p.m., Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, southfieldlibrary.org, (248) 796-4200

MARCH 16

Paychecks & Taxes: Workshop for teenagers and young adults, 4 p.m., Zoom, registration required, canr.msu.edu/events/adulting3-16-23

MARCH 18

Daddy-daughter dance: DJ, dancing and refreshments, for girls ages 2-4, 4-6 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, register in advance at bit. ly/38C4Ygj, cityofsouthfield.com, (248) 796-4604

MARCH 21

‘Forgotten Stories of Oakland County Women’: Free virtual talk by Oakland County Parks and Recreation historian, 7-8 p.m., click on Zoom link at facebook. com/ocparks

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Free legal clinics: For low-income residents and senior citizens, 9 a.m. May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1, Southfield Human Services, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4540 TarotShare: Free classes to develop knowledge and skills with Tarot cards, 4:30-5:30 p.m. every last Sunday of month, Ascension Healing Arts Center, 21751 11 Mile Road, Suite 205, in Southfield, (888) 824-1970, ascensionhealingartscenter.com Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 8 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, Kerby’s Koney Island, 25050 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, and 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of month, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, 30450 Telegraph Road in Bingham Farms, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org ‘Assassins’: Perfomance on select dates until March 20, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, TheRingwald.com C & G’s Community Calendar is sponsored by the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. To view more events or to submit your own, visit candgnews.com/ calendar.

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Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, Detroit residents and co-hosts of HGTV’s “Bargain Block,” will appear at the Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show March 18-19. The free event will take place at Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Center, located at 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. “This year’s show will have more than a hundred different home improvement professionals showcasing the latest products and trends for the home, plus attendees can shop dozens of artisans for beautiful home furnishings,” according to a press release. For more information, visit YourHomeShows.com.

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SOUTHFIELD — A pizza delivery driver pulled up to a customer’s apartment complex in the 20000 block of Charlton at 10:19 p.m. Feb. 21. The delivery driver rang the doorbell, and when there was no answer, he noticed someone in the second-story window indicating that they had not ordered a pizza. The driver then went back into his car and called the customer. The customer stated that they were on their way to retrieve the order. While the delivery driver stood waiting, he observed two Black males around the age of 17 dressed in all black wearing ski masks. One of the men began to grab the pizza bag from the driver. When the driver did not let go, the other man pointed a handgun at him, and the driver released the bag. During the incident, the driver saw two more males come around the corner with handguns. The driver escaped back to his vehicle and watched as the suspects entered a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu. The driver trailed the suspects to get a license plate, but then the suspects stopped their vehicle, and two of the men got out, pointing handguns at the driver. The driver then sped off and was unable to get a license plate number because the vehicle had tinted windows and was unmarked. The suspects took two large pizzas and garlic bread. The investigation is ongoing.

Report of suspicious activity results in weapons arrest

SOUTHFIELD — Officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 24000 block of Northwestern Highway for reports of suspicious people in the parking lot at 1:05 p.m. Feb. 26. The reporting party stated that he observed suspicious subjects enter a white Kia SUV and believed that the vehicle did not belong to them. Upon arrival, the officers noticed the white Kia was still there and contained four sleeping

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Robbery suspects get away with empty bank bag

SOUTHFIELD — Police officers responded to a call from a fast-food restaurant in the 24000 block of Telegraph Road for an armed robbery that had occurred at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 24. The reporting party told the officers that three unknown suspects had robbed an armored truck security driver at gunpoint. When the officers arrived at the scene, the suspects were gone. The reporting victim explained that a black sedan had entered the parking lot. She then observed a tall, slender male with a dark hoodie and mask exit the vehicle with a handgun. The suspect approached the security guard and pointed the gun at his head. The security guard said he was leaving the business with a bag of money and placed it in the armored truck on the passenger’s side. Before he could close the door, he was approached by two males dressed in all black with ski masks on. The first man, without saying anything, pointed a possibly silver handgun at him. The victim states that he slowly backed away from the suspects as they grabbed an empty red bank bag from the armored truck and fled to their vehicle, a black Ford Taurus. The investigation is currently ongoing. — Kathryn Pentiuk

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males. The officers approached the driver’s side, and the driver said that he and his friends were just in the area to shop for clothes. The officers noticed the left rear passenger holding his hands in the air. The officers asked the driver several times if there were any firearms in the vehicle. On the third time, the driver admitted that the left rear passenger did have a firearm on him. The passenger was then asked where the firearm was, and he pointed to the map pocket attached to the rear of the driver’s seat. The officers retrieved the handgun, and the passenger said that he had a valid concealed pistol license, but the check confirmed that he did not, and the firearm was listed as stolen in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The passenger was arrested.

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M-5 (Grand River Avenue) intersection to the M-102 (Eight Mile Road) area, where the diverging diamond interchange will be built. “Drivers will see barrels begin on the northbound side near 6 Mile Road and the southbound side at 9 Mile Road. There has been ongoing utility work above and below ground over the past few months and will continue,” Diane Cross, MDOT’s media contact, stated in a press release. Janan McDougal, the owner of The Printheadz, located at 23151 Telegraph Road, has taken note of the all-too-familiar bright orange barrels. “When I look out my window, I see the cones that they’re putting out right now, and it makes me a little nervous,” McDougal said. She explained that for a T-shirt printing company, their busiest seasons are the spring, summer and fall. “As we are going into our busiest time, the construction barrels are coming out.” Erban acknowledged business owners’, residents’ and commuters’ frustration with the traffic and lane closures. He said that MDOT is working in the best fashion with everyone to ensure that no one is cutting through neighborhoods or blocking commercial or residential driveways, though traffic will be slowed and crowded due to the construction. “This area is both residential and commercial, so it’s intense, because people want to get to the businesses, and the business owners will be unhappy, but we are committed to making a safer work zone for the construction workers out there and the drivers on the roads,” Erban said. “It’s almost like if traffic is at a standstill, that’s our safest work zone. It’s interesting, because these are opposing perspectives. One is mobility and getting people through in a hurry, whereas the other is if you go through too fast, then you could end up hurting somebody.” From March 6 until late June, drivers can expect northbound and southbound US24, between M-5 and M-102, to be reduced to two lanes in each direction for median work. Cross advises drivers to get up-to-date information on lane closures, MDOT projects and 24/7 coverage of traffic incidents at www.Michigan.gov/Drive.

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“It’s almost like if traffic is at a standstill, that’s our safest work zone. It’s interesting, because these are opposing perspectives. One is mobility and getting people through in a hurry, whereas the other is if you go through too fast, then you could end up hurting somebody,” said Bill Erban, a project manager at MDOT.

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Southfield Human Services is partnering with Lakeshore Legal Aid to provide free legal aid clinics for low-income and senior residents. The clinics will be held on select first Fridays of each month at 9 a.m. at Southfield Human Services, 26000 Evergreen Road. No appointments are required, as clients will meet with attorneys on a first-come, first-served basis. While doors open at 9 a.m., residents should arrive no later than 10 a.m. In preparation, Lakeshore Legal Aid asks that residents bring copies of their documents for the attorneys to review. The legal services available include divorce and custody, housing and eviction issues, domestic and sexual violence survivor help, public benefits, disability rights, mortgage and tax foreclosures, estate planning, probate, expungement, and more. However, the attorneys do not handle criminal or traffic-related matters. Southfield Human Services hosted its first legal clinic on March 3, and more are scheduled for May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec 1. For additional information, visit https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/departments/human-services/ legal-aid.

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LIBRARY DOES AWAY WITH FINES

SOUTHFIELD — On Feb. 14, the Southfield Public Library announced that library fines are no more; however, fees still apply. Kelly Rembert, an outreach librarian, explained that due dates still remain, but with this policy change, librarygoers are given up to two auto-renewals on an item if there are no holds on it so they can return the item at a later due date. If 10 days after the later due date pass without the library receiving the item, the individual will receive an email from the library reminding them to return the item. Three weeks after that due date, if the item still hasn’t been returned, then the borrower will be billed for the cost of the item. If a month has gone by after that due date, the individual will be sent to a collection agency that specializes in library collections. “We don’t want to penalize folks,” Rembert said. “We just want to welcome the community to use the library. There are so many resources here, and we want to make sure that everyone has access to them. And we want them to use the library again without fear, penalty or hesitation.”

Hope Missionary Baptist welcomes new pastor

Down syndrome organization to host event in Troy

SOUTHFIELD — GiGi’s Playhouse Detroit will host their second annual “The Lucky Have a Few” event at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Petruzzello’s in Troy, presented by Huntington Bank. GiGi’s Playhouse is a nonprofit organization working to “change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all.” It started in Chicago and has grown to 57 locations nationally and in Mexico, including its Detroit location, which opened in 2019. The event’s name, “The Lucky Have a Few,” is a play on bestselling author and Down syndrome advocate Heather Avis’ book and foundation, “The Lucky Few.” The event combines St. Patrick’s Day and World Down Syndrome Day. The event will feature dinner, an open bar, music and dancing, a silent auction, a live performance by GiGi’s Playhouse Drama Troupe, and handcrafted art from GiGi’s Playhouse Art Explosion participants. Proceeds from the event will go towards providing free programs to help individuals with Down syndrome learn how to read, improve their health and wellness, increase their communication skills through free speech therapy, develop career skills, and reach their greatest potential. To purchase tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/detroitluckyhaveafew2023/ticketing.

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M. Auberlin, became inspired by the plight of a single war orphan during the Korean War. Auberlin rallied her friends and family together to collect food, baby clothes, cribs and medicine to ship overseas, shifting her original goal of helping one child to helping 400 children in need. From this, Auberlin and her husband, Lester, became dedicated to helping people across the world with medical and pharmaceutical needs in developing countries. Auberlin is remembered for her passion and drive to help others. She reached out to hospitals to collect discarded yet still functional hospital items, such as walkers, beds, wheelchairs and any other medical items that she could get her hands on that might help somebody in need. It was when the Auberlins got a complaint from their neighbors about her keeping all these medical items in her backyard that it was decided that WMR needed a warehouse. Until her death, Auberlin remained devoted to helping others both locally in Detroit and internationally. Her mottos were that WMR was doing God’s work by “turning the sins of waste into the miracles of

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Michigan, and that really spurted the prices up,” Bazner said. So, what cities are the hot commodities of Northern Michigan right now? It’s really all based on the preference of the buyer. On the western side, Traverse City, Grand Haven, Harbor Springs and Petoskey have been

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A new program is hoping to bring mental health help and training to young children throughout Oakland County’s school districts. The ReNEW Jr. program is an extension of the ReNEW program that the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities started in middle schools over the last few years. The new program will now address issues like stress and anxiety with students in grades three through five. “This program specifically focuses on students in the third through fifth grade. We’re exploring expanding it to even younger age groups,” said Alliance CEO Julie Brenner. “The plan is to fully launch it across

Oakland County within the next two years. … We’re giving the youth the ability to recognize uncomfortable feelings that they may not have the knowledge or have the tools to address.” The primary funder of the program is Variety the Children’s Charity, which has allowed ReNEW Jr. to partner with schools at no cost. “As part of Variety’s core programs, we provide things for children with special needs or who are under-resourced,” said Michelle Murphy, the executive director of Variety. “The missing piece for us was a mental health program. We think of ourselves as small enough to listen but big enough to make a difference. We kept hearing that this was something kids need. We were lucky

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‘Modernize I-75’ project resumes for 2023 BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has resumed on an ambitious project to improve Interstate 75 across Oakland County. Late last month, two-way traffic on I-75 began sharing the northbound lanes between 13 Mile Road and Interstate 696, with two lanes maintained in each direction, while reconstruction is completed on the southbound side. In addition, ramp closures are now in place at several locations, including the 12 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, the 11 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, and the southbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696. These will be in place for the remainder of the 2023 construction season. Access will be maintained both on northbound I-75, from westbound 12 Mile Road, as well as from the northbound I-75 exit to eastbound 12 Mile Road. At press time March 1, 12 Mile Road was closed under I-75 so that construction crews have room to rebuild the bridge. The 12 Mile Road ramps to and from southbound I-75 were also closed. “Rebuilding the bridges that carry southbound I-75 over the county drain, located just north of 12 Mile Road, and 12 Mile Road proper, is expected to last until early fall,” said Rob Morosi, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), via email. “When the bridge

work is finished, we expect to open 12 Mile. Again, the target is early fall.” The project first resumed this year Feb. 24-27. During that weekend, it was closed in both directions between I-696 and the I-75 business loop (Square Lake Road), with all ramps to northbound I-75 closed from I-696 to 14 Mile Road, and all ramps to southbound I-75 closed from M-59 to 11 Mile. Also during that weekend, northbound I-75 traffic was rerouted west on I-696 to northbound M-1 (Woodward Avenue), then eastbound Square Lake Road to northbound I-75, while southbound I-75 traffic followed westbound Square Lake Road to southbound M-1, then eastbound I-696 back to southbound I-75. Morosi explained that the entire modernization project will be largely complete by the end of the year, with finishing touches in 2024 such as the completion of a new drainage tunnel. “With that said, after fall of 2023, no more traffic shifts and long-term lane closures,” he said. “The quadrant being worked on in 2023 is the final one for Segment 3.” Segment 3 is the third and final phase of the project, now underway. It runs from 13 Mile Road to Eight Mile Road and began in August 2019, with an estimated price tag of $630 million. It was preceded by Segment 2, from Coolidge Highway to 13 Mile Road, which began in October 2018 and wrapped up in November 2020, costing $224 million; See I-75 on page 21A

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Student volunteers from NAAMA’s youth chapter, NextGen, at local universities are giving their time for a cause they are most passionate about. The founder of World Medical Relief Irene M. Auberlin’s mottos were that WMR was doing God’s work by “turning the sins of waste into the miracles of mercy” and that, “Money is dirty. Don’t keep it. Give it to us.” Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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mercy” and that, “Money is dirty. Don’t keep it. Give it to us.” WMR is loyal to honoring Auberlin’s legacy through its work and partnerships with the health systems of Corewell, Ascension, Henry Ford, Michigan Medicine and several local universities, such as Lawrence Technological University and the University of Michigan. In 2018, through research done in partnership with U-M, WMR became home to the Sheldon and Marion Davis Pacemaker Recycling Center as a part of “Project My Heart Your Heart,” which is the first pacemaker reconditioning and recycling program in the world. Samson explains that, typically, pacemakers are used for 10-12 years because of the battery. With this program, if a pacemaker has a battery life of at least five years left, it is donated to low-income people in need of the lifesaving device. Keeping with the spirit of WMR’s mission, Samson explained that when he learned of the disaster in Turkey and Syria, he immediately contacted NAAMA, the largest international organization of Arab American physicians and medical students, based in

the U.S. with headquarters in Troy. Dr. Wassim Younes had formerly served as the president of NAAMA and was recently appointed an ambassador for WMR. Younes was familiar with WMR because NAAMA has worked closely with them. Volunteering with NAAMA and WMR has a special significance to Younes as a physician. “So, for me, it’s really about the demand of underserved countries and fulfilling that medical need. It really can’t be a greater mission than what they (WMR) do; they fulfill the need for what we receive the most requests from. Every time there was a crisis, we turned to a medical source. That’s why I turned to World Medical first, because they’re the longest-standing organization. And they are the most giving.” In his new role as an ambassador for WMR, Younes aims to “bring up as much support as possible” and connect more medical professionals and pre-med students, regardless of ethnic background or religion, to bring relief to those in need. “Humanitarian first, nonpolitical, not religious,” Younes said. “And that’s the biggest headline that we follow.” For more information on WMR and NAAMA, visit worldmedicalrelief.org and naama.com. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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“We know that kids have been exposed to a lot in the last several years, as we all have,” said Murphy. “For children, often, feelings are amplified, yet their voices are very small. With preventative programs and education, we hope to make a difference for them that is lifelong. These are skills and strategies people need as children, young people and adults. By doing it early, you are making a difference before a lot of these issues become a problem.” “We know there were issues of stress

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enough to be introduced to those at the coalition and to start talking about what we could do.” Kendra Ruddy, the prevention program specialist with the coalition, said that ReNEW Jr. is all about bringing concepts of mental health to young people while making it easy to understand and digest. “Our program is four weeks long. We go into the schools once a week and we try to focus on interactive things,” said Ruddy. “We try to identify what some of these big and difficult things are, how to recognize them, and healthy ways to manage them. We focus on mindfulness and what that can mean to young ones. It’s about paying attention to your body and learning to recognize when you do need to talk to somebody or perform some breathing exercises that we talk about in the program.” She added that the key to working with children at this age is to make everything as interactive as possible. “It’s really interactive. There’s lots of videos, and we practice things to help them address their emotions,” Ruddy said. “It could be writing in their notebook, it could be breathing exercises, it could be talking to somebody. Healthy friendships also are something we focus on. Even in middle schools, we’ve found that a lot of stress and difficult feelings come from friendships and the people we’re surrounding ourselves with. It’s not about talking to them — it’s about talking with them.” All agreed that the need to address these concerns in younger children has been growing throughout the last several years.

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Max Broock Realtor Renee Pfeil said. Traverse City, while one of the more expensive locations, has been recognized as a premium location for buyers. Showcasing a city life, wineries and a lake presence as well, Traverse City has been hot on the market. Pfeil, who grew up in the Cheboygan area, said Traverse City’s versatility has been its biggest attribute. “Traverse City has become a really popular area just because of all the amenities,” Pfeil said. “You still kind of have access to get to a Target, all the city living places, the wineries, but you still have the lakes to take advantage of, the beautiful beaches, the dunes and all that.” Towards the middle part of Northern Michigan, the lakefront properties will always hold extensive value on the market. With Michigan universally recognized as one of the top states for boating, it’s no secret why areas like Burt Lake, Charlevoix and Mullet Lake have continued to be vacation spots. “The other area is that whole chain of lakes from Cheboygan, Lake Huron, going into the Cheboygan River, Mullet Lake, Burt Lake and Crooked Lake,” Pfeil said. “That whole boating scene is pretty popular in the summer and a nice area where inventory is still really low because it’s hard to find stuff on the water there.”

Typical prices in the channel lakes between Burt and Mullet lakes have ranged from $300,000 to $500,000, with the higher-priced properties typically offering an updated three-bedroom lakefront property. Ruthann Cantile, a Cheboygan native, recently purchased a lakefront house on Lake Huron, between Mackinaw City and Cheboygan, which she plans to turn into an Airbnb. Cantile said she’s excited to show visitors what the area has to offer. “It’s kind of nice to share Cheboygan’s lakes, rivers and trails in not only summertime but wintertime activities, like snowmobiling and ice fishing,” Cantile said. Areas in the middle of Michigan such as Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake and Roscommon continue to be popular, specifically for buyers with proximity to metro Detroit in mind. Bazner said he’s come across two types of buyers looking for vacation properties in Michigan. “You find that you have two different types of people,” Bazner said. “The first is how far people want to be from metro Detroit, and the other is people who find a place wherever they want.” Areas such as Caseville, Lexington, Port Huron and Tawas Lake have provided the lakefront properties while also saving metro Detroit-based buyers time on driving. Lexington, Caseville and Port Huron still offer a walk-around-town feel while providing the summertime feel that buyers are looking for.

“I’ve had clients who were really more interested in Tawas Lake, Higgins Lake, Caseville and Port Huron area just because the drive time is better,” Pfeil said. Michiganders aren’t the only ones in the market for second homes in Michigan. Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois natives continue to populate the market. With time not necessarily being a consideration for out-of-state buyers, Pfeil said there are certain areas that seem to be primarily occupied by out-of-state residents. “Up in Northern Michigan, Harbor

Springs, Mullet Lake, Petoskey, Charlevoix — all that is a wide variety,” Pfeil said. “There’s a lot of people who don’t live in Michigan that have a second home in Michigan. I know a lot of people in Chicago will travel on the west side along there in Lake Michigan.” For Michiganders, Bazner said the buying habits are a little different. “Southeast Michigan people tend to go anywhere; it’s ‘show me a lake,’” Bazner said. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing for a Special Use Request will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield City Council will consider the following request pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSLU23-0003 is a Special Use Request of Rosetta Building Company to allow for a stand-alone Culver’s restaurant with drive-thru on property located at Sidwell Parcel 2412-153-019, on the southeast corner of Southfield Road and Windflower, Section 12, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. Written comments may be delivered to the City Clerk’s office, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to the Public Hearing. Questions regarding these matters should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150. ALLYSON BETTIS – CITY CLERK Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. 0455-2310

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Council Members Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: Councilmembers Nancy Banks and Linnie Taylor. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Planner Terry Croad, and City Attorney Dawn King. Approve Appointment of Andrea Gruber to Planning Commission. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2023, January 17, 2023, and January 23, 2023.

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Approve Amendment of Resolution No. 2021.88 Landscape Maintenance Services.

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Approve Water Billing Printing and Postage. Authorize Purchase and Installation of Sound System for Southfield Sports Arena.

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #23-12

Approve Travel Expense Reimbursement: Linnie Taylor, NLC-City Summit Conference, Kansas City, MO, November 15, 2022 through November 20, 2022.

The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Thomas Mannino of Edge River Farm, LLC, owner, is requesting the following from the Board: A variance of 18’-7” of rear yard building setback (30’ required, 11’5’ provided) for an existing barn/small event venue. The property is located at the northwest corner of Twelve Mile Rd and Chanticleer Dr, Sidwell Parcel #2409-376-004 at 23410 W Twelve Mile Rd, zoned (R-E) Single Family Residential. This appeal is to Section 5.62-A(2)(9)(i), Article 5, Chapter 45 of the Southfield City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded.

Approve Extension of Site Plan Approval – Lahser Road Mikvah, 22960 W. Eleven Mile Road – PSP19-0012. Approve Proposed Skyllz Gymnastics Center (PSP22-0012). Approve PCZR22-0001, Conditional Rezoning Agreement Request of Go One LLC to allow for a conveyor-type auto wash. Introduce Ordinance No. 1766, PCZR22-0001. Approve PSLU22-0007, Special Use Request of Go One LLC, to allow for a Clean Express Auto Wash. Approve PSP22-0011, Site Plan Review Request of Go One LLC, for the construction of a 3,677gsf conveyor-type motor vehicle wash. Enact Ordinance No. 1765, PZTA22-0005. Authorize Additional Funds for Engineering Contractual and Professional Services.

Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.

Approve Agreement to Relinquish Platted Storm Sewer Easement.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield.

Authorize Renewal of 20-year Lease with Easterseals/Miracle Field and Replace Miracle Field Play Surface.

City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals

Approve Annual Update of Depository Resolution.

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

Approve Mileage Updates to the City’s Act 51 Streets. Authorize Contract with Vortex Aquatic Structures International, Inc. for Schematic Design of the Splash Pad at Beech Woods Park. Approve Annual Update of City’s Investment Policy. Approve Investment Advisory Agreement between Robinson Capital Management and the City of Southfield. The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com www.cityofsouthfield.com.

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and anxiety prior to COVID, but then when COVID hit, everything just escalated,” Ruddy added. “Isolation and not getting to interact with peers for a long time was a big deal. Social media also contributes to this. It’s everywhere, and students and children aren’t getting the same level of interaction as they did in the past. Coping with the issues that result have kind of slid under the rug in a lot of cases.” The coalition covers Oakland County with strong substance support groups and mental health programming. All of its programming is free, and if there is a group already serving a community, they try to partner with them. “Districts are usually strapped for resources,” said Brenner. “I think we can help by providing these types of resources. We’re here and happy to help in whatever way we can. … Any interested districts can contact Kendra and we can start the process for working together.” The coalition can be contacted by emailing Ruddy at klruddy@achcmi.org or calling (248) 221-7101.

Brenner said one of the best parts of this program is that it is flexible in order to fit the needs of an individual school. “It’s adaptable,” she said. “We have thus far integrated it into the school day, but it can be done as an after-school program or be used in summer camps. It depends on what the school thinks works best. Because of Variety, it’s free, so any school district can adopt it.” ReNEW Jr. has completed the first of its initial implementations and is already working with other schools. “We just finished in West Bloomfield at Sheiko Elementary School,” said Ruddy. “We just started in Southfield at McIntyre Elementary. We’re in our initial phase right now, but we touched base with these schools through our local coalition partners. We hope to keep expanding this program into other schools (throughout Oakland County).” Ruddy went on to say that addressing these issues at such a young age can encourage lifelong improvement. “When we do these programs with kids this young, I think we break the stigma of addressing these issues,” she remarked. “They can seek help or admit that they are struggling with these tough feelings.”

“I want people to recognize that there are organizations in Oakland County that serve youth who want them to be healthy: mentally, spiritually and physically healthy,” added Brenner. “I hope we start seeing de-

creases in stress and anxiety as children this age get older and that we see improvements in mental and behavioral health.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

NOTICE OF SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Site Plan Review will be held on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield City Council will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSP23-0005 is a Site Plan Review Request of Rosetta Building Company to allow for the construction of a 3,873 gsf standalone Culver’s restaurant with drive-thru and other site amenities on property located at Sidwell Parcel 2412-153-019, on the southeast corner of Southfield Road and Windflower, Section 12, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. Written comments may be delivered to the City Clerk’s office, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to the Site Plan Review. Questions regarding these matters should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150. ALLYSON BETTIS – CITY CLERK Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. 0456-2310

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ORDINANCE NO. 1765 The City of Southfield has amended Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by revising Article 12, Television-Radio-Office-Studio District. THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: 1. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.124 USES PERMITTED OF ARTICLE 12, TELEVISION-RADIO-OFFICE-STUDIO DISTRICTS (TV-R), OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: 5.124 Uses Permitted In all Television-Radio-Office-Studio Districts, no building or land, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, shall be used except for one (1) or more of the following uses: (1) Radio and television transmitter towers.

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(2) Transmitters. (3) Office buildings and broadcasting studios of radio and television stations not to exceed two (2) stories or thirty (30’) feet (9.15 meters) in height. (Amended - Ordinance 1149 - 10/22/84; Ordinance 1360 - 7/6/93)

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(4) Data Processing and Computer Centers

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(5) Uses directly related to or in conjunction with any of the above permitted uses. (Amended – Ordinance 1360 – 7/6/93)

The City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

(6) Off-street parking serving such facilities.

The appellant, Oren Kahlani owner, is requesting the following waiver from the Board: 1. A waiver to erect a fence beyond the side of the house, along a double frontage yard (0’ permitted, 23’ 6” proposed). The property is located on the south side of Shervilla Place between Adrian Rd. and Lincoln Dr. at 17363 Shervilla Place, Sidwell Parcel #24-24-327-001, zoned (R-2) Single Family Residential. This appeal is to Article 4, Section 5.37.1 paragraph C(1)(d), Chapter 45, of the Southfield City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance. This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded. Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100. The meeting will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield. City of Southfield Zoning Board of Appeals

2. Every person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and cost of prosecution or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. The City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate, or restrain the violation. Each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall in addition become liable to the City for any expense or loss or damage occasioned by the City by reason of such violation. 3. Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this 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. 4. All Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. 5. This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor ALLYSON BETTIS, City Clerk PZTA22-0005

The above uses shall be permitted upon review and approval of the City Council based upon a finding that all the development features, including the principal building and any accessory buildings, open spaces and any service roads, driveways, and parking areas, are so located and related to minimize the possibility of any adverse effects upon adjacent properties and the surrounding area. (Amended - Ordinance 1267 - 3/2/89)

Introduced: 02/13/2023 Enacted: 02/27/2023 Published: 03/09/2023 A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE PURCHASED OR INSPECTED AT THE SOUTHFIELD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED AT 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

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and Segment 1, from South Boulevard to Coolidge Highway, which started in August 2016 and finished in September 2017, to the tune of $90.9 million. In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads. While the changes promise to bring about greater safety and efficiencies across the region, some at the local level have their concerns. Mark Bliss, mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said the project has been especially hard on his community. “I hope that it all is worth it in the end, because very few communities across this entire giant project have been impacted even 10% as much as Madison Heights has,” Bliss said. “We have suffered major closures on major arteries of our city. Madison Heights is only 7.8 square miles, and we have 30,000 residents here relying on these major roads. So as we’ve been going through this construction project now for some years, all of

that traffic is being diverted into residential side streets, and it’s going to cause us a longterm issue that I’m not sure MDOT and the state have really factored in with this project. And our local roads are going to need replacements and updates much quicker now because of the additional traffic, specifically related to some of the trucks that have had to move off I-75 due to these closures. And then there are the added gas costs to fixedincome residents driving with these congestion delays. “So I’m concerned about our roads and residents. I’ve yet to feel we were considered in this plan in a way that remedies the issues we experience,” he said. “This project benefits the entire state, but it hurts and penalizes our city more than most. I hope that those in higher office are able to help, maybe with additional funding for projects that we now know we will need sooner, like a road that now has to be replaced 30% earlier than we planned. I mean, I get it — you look at these projects from a macro viewpoint and they’re really beneficial with a huge impact, but my question and concern is will it be worth it in the micro sense for Madison Heights specifically as a community, given that we have suffered a major impact here. It would be nice to have a plan that mitigates some of the long-term consequences.”

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not as much of a concern as is temperature. As long as it is 65-70 degrees, they’re going to be fine.” Ample lighting is also a must for seed starting. Papadelis said there are “hundreds of different models” of grow lights, and the model can affect how long it should be on or the distance to keep it from the growing seedlings. If you’re not careful, the young plants can get fried, he said. “You got to experiment and be really, really smart unless you have experience with that grow light,” he said. Marion said a typical windowsill isn’t enough, and he said he uses grow lights and typically leaves them on for 14-16 hours a day. “It’s difficult with windowsills only because most windows only get between two to four hours of sunlight, if that, and most seedlings need five to seven hours,” he said. “You can always use a windowsill and supplement the light. ... Otherwise, your seedlings are going to get leggy, stretching toward the light.” Marion also recommends adding a fan to the seed-starting room, which he said prevents stagnant air that can contribute to plant diseases. Papadelis recommended “a tiny, tiny little fan” somewhere in the room moving air around. “You don’t want to point a fan right at the seedlings,” Papadelis said. Find out more about Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township by visiting tellys.com. Learn more about MIgardener in St. Clair by visiting migardener.com. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058. To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out how you can help, just To learn more about Paws With A Cause and to find out download this simple app and watch how you can help, just download this simple app and this story come to life: watch this story come to life:

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Many gardeners start seeds indoors and then move the young plants outside once the weather warms up. When starting seeds indoors, the right amount of moisture is required.

METRO DETROIT — Even though recent weather has seen its share of snow and ice, many gardeners are wasting no time with starting to plant seeds indoors with the intention of taking them outside once the weather warms up. Luke Marion, owner of MIgardener in St. Clair, Michigan, said many gardeners get started on planting their herb or veggie seedlings indoors so they don’t have to wait past the last frost. “Because in colder climates, you have a shorter season,” he explained. “It’s going to give you a head start to your growing season.” The season’s length for indoor seed starting depends on which herbs or veggies someone plans to grow, but he said it can commonly range from February to May in Michigan. “With some herbs, it can be as early as, like, late February,” he said. “But it just depends on the setup and what they’re really trying to achieve. You don’t have to start that early.” When it comes to setting up a seed-starting space in your home, space requirements can depend on a gardener’s ambitions, Marion said. Vertical shelves and racks, each having a dedicated grow light, can maximize efficiency. But he said you don’t necessarily need lots of space to get started — even a card table under grow lights can work. “I would say a decent space would be probably like 6 to 8 square feet of space,” he said. “You’re going to be growing in smaller containers and moving them outside later.” George Papadelis, owner of Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township, said “the simpler, the better” is typically the case for containers to plant growing seeds. He also discussed the importance of letting containers drain water from the bottom, so gardeners should have something like a cafeteria tray or other water collector “handy to serve as the bottom component of your seedling grow area.” Papadelis recommended a temperature of 72 degrees while seeds are germinating. After plants germinate, heat can be lowered somewhat, especially when it’s time to harden off the plants before planting them outside, he said. “If you don’t have a ‘hot spot,’ a lot of people’s seeds will go on top of the refrigerator because it tends to generate some heat up there,” he explained, though he added that some people prefer to buy a heating pad since it might be hard to see a refrigerator top. Marion recommended keeping the home’s humidity between 40% and 50% while seed starting. “Seeds like humidity when they are germinating,” he said. “That’s

Young plants are growing at Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy. While most home gardeners lack the space for a large greenhouse, it’s often possible to set up a modest-sized area inside a home to start seeds. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Unpaid taxi bills reported

An investigation revealed that the suspects cut a catalytic converter from a Ferndale business van using a Sawzall, according to Ferndale police. Officers recovered two additional catalytic converters, burglary tools and a police scanner inside the suspects’ vehicle.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident on Buxton Drive stated that a man she does not know was dropped off at her residence by a taxi at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 26. She reported that it was the third time the same man has been dropped off at her residence, and with each occurrence, the man walks toward her residence and then runs into the neighborhood without paying the taxi bill. West Bloomfield Police Department officers and detectives believe they have identified a suspect and were set to follow up on possible charges.

Vehicle taken at hospital

Money drained from retirement account

Thief takes bass guitar

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A large amount of money was transferred out of the retirement account of a resident on Hillcrest Court at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 30. The money was reportedly transferred into a fraudulently created account. The case was turned over to detectives.

Customer pays with counterfeit bills

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report pertaining to a residence on Pinehurst Drive dated Jan. 23, a business owner stated that her junk removal company was hired to remove a mattress from the residence. The company was paid in cash with several counterfeit bills, according to the report. The case was turned over to detectives.

Police arrest 2 suspects in catalytic converter theft

FERNDALE — Two people were arrested after they were caught allegedly stealing a catalytic converter in Ferndale. According to a press release, Ferndale police responded at 3:52 a.m. Feb. 16 to the 2400 block of Burdette Street, near Woodward Heights and Hilton Road, for a report of a larceny. The person who called the police heard a saw cutting in a nearby parking lot. Officers found a man underneath a van with a catalytic converter next to him. The suspect ran and entered a Ford F-150 parked in the lot, driven by a second man. “The driver quickly reversed, nearly hitting an officer and striking another parked vehicle,” the release states. “Officers shouted commands to stop. The driver disregarded commands and drove forward, nearly striking a second officer. The suspects fled in the F-150 southbound on Burdette St.” Officers pursued the vehicle, and the pursuit ended when the F-150 crashed into a lane divider at the John C. Lodge service drive and Hubbell Street in Detroit. Both suspects reportedly fled on foot, but police said they were arrested without incident.

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole the complainant’s 2013 Nissan Sentra at William Beaumont University Hospital. The vehicle had been left unlocked and running while the owner went inside to get directions. ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported to police that at 8 p.m. Feb. 11, someone stole a bass guitar from the complainant’s unlocked vehicle that was parked in the 4200 block of Coolidge Highway, north of 12 Mile Road.

Booze, cash stolen in gas station break-in

FARMINGTON — At approximately 3 a.m. Jan. 30, Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Shell gas station at 37375 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering. Officers arrived to find that the front door had been pried open. An investigation revealed that two male suspects had broken in and stolen multiple bottles of alcohol and cash. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Vehicle vanishes

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole a black 2020 Ford Edge belonging to an 80-year-old Madison Heights man while it was parked in the 27000 block of Lenox Avenue sometime between 11 p.m. Jan. 22 and 2:21 a.m. Jan. 23.

invasion at approximately 10 p.m. Feb. 11. The homeowners arrived home to find the master bedroom door locked from the inside. The homeowners then discovered that the glass patio door had been broken. Officers cleared the house and discovered that several personal belongings had been stolen from inside the master bedroom. The crime is believed to have occurred between 5:30 and 10 p.m. The case was under investigation.

Thief steals Dodge Charger from Twelve Oaks parking lot

NOVI — A 2021 Dodge Charger was stolen from the Twelve Oaks Mall parking lot near California Pizza Kitchen, according to a report. Police were dispatched to the Twelve Oaks lot, where a man claimed he had parked his Charger near orange pole No. 37 at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. The man said that when he got off work at 9 p.m., there was a different vehicle in the spot where he had parked his car, and he saw shattered glass on the ground near the parking spot. The man described his vehicle as being light gray with all tinted windows and no distinguishing features. He told police that his vehicle was locked and also had a wheel lock equipped to the steering wheel at the time it was stolen. He said that there was an Apple AirTag inside his vehicle when it was stolen, and he could have a possible location. The last known location for his vehicle, according to the AirTag, was in Detroit at 12:48 p.m. Feb. 11. Novi Police contacted the Detroit Police Department based on the Apple AirTag data, but according to the report, Detroit police were unable to locate the vehicle. The man was given a report number, and according to the report, has filed an insurance claim.

Suspect unsuccessful in breaking and entering

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Bloomfield Township Police officers took a report of fraud from a resident in the 4000 block of Nearbrook Road Feb. 7. The victim discovered that someone had hacked his PayPal account, and approximately $10,000 had been transferred out of his account, along with $32,775 worth of cryptocurrency. Police believe that the suspect was able to fraudulently clone the victim’s cellphone. The case was under investigation.

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to 33877 Woodward Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering in progress at 8:43 p.m. Feb. 12. Witnesses reported hearing glass break on the south side of the building and seeing a subject dressed in all black fleeing the scene. Officers observed the broken glass and cleared the building upon arrival. It appeared that the suspect did not gain entry to the building. Officers canvassed the area for the suspect, with negative results. The suspect was later arrested by Ferndale police for attempting a similar incident in Ferndale. The suspect admitted to unsuccessfully attempting to gain entry into 33877 Woodward Ave. in Birmingham.

Home invasion reported

Victim loses over $50,000 to scammer

Cellphone cloning leads to PayPal account hack

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Sherwood Glen for a home

BIRMINGHAM — On Feb. 7 at approximately 12:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Birmingham

Police Department lobby to take a fraud report. The victim, a 69-year-old man, reported that he was the victim of fraudulent activity. The victim received an email from a fraudulent PayPal account stating that fraudulent activity had occurred in the victim’s account and to contact the phone number listed in the email. Upon calling the number, the victim spoke with an unknown subject posing as a PayPal employee. The victim then provided personal banking and other information to the individual. The victim also allowed the individual to remotely access his personal computer several times. The unknown subject advised the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the numbers, which he did. Over the course of several weeks, the victim provided approximately $47,422 to the unknown subject through purchased gift cards. After becoming suspicious, the victim contacted his bank, who informed him that he was the victim of a scam. The bank said that because the victim purchased all of the gift cards himself, they are unable to reimburse him. In total, the victim lost $52,422 as a result of the scam. An investigation was ongoing.

Dogs stolen from hotel room

SOUTHFIELD — On the morning of Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 27000 block of Northwestern Highway regarding the larceny of two dogs taken from the reporting victim’s room. The victim and her boyfriend had been using the hotel room to house five dogs. Someone forced entry into the room between 5 and 8 a.m. and stole two of the dogs. While a breed is not listed in the description, the first dog is light gray with brown paws, and the second dog is dark gray. The value of the dogs is on the higher end, and it is believed that they were taken and then sold. A subject who had watched the dogs is believed to be the prime suspect in the investigation.

Man reports vehicle missing and then is arrested

TROY — SOUTHFIELD — On Jan. 31, a male victim reported to police that his vehicle had been stolen. He stated that the keys had been taken during a party held at his home where there were several people present. The 2013 gray Dodge Dart was recovered two days later when it was returned to the victim’s home on North Park Drive. The victim’s stepson was identified as the one who had taken the vehicle. Upon originally filing the report, police discovered that the victim had a warrant for his arrest and thus was taken into custody.