3/20/25 Southfield Sun by C & G Newspapers

Southfield Public Schools superintendent delivers State of the District

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The roar of the Levey Middle School band welcomed over 400 attendees to the 2025 State of the District event hosted by Southfield Public Schools.

The opening festivities also included dancers from the University High School dance team. The display of talent continued with a drumline from the Southfield A&T High School Marching Warriors.

“The Southfield A&T Warriors Marching Band is simply the best. Our international, acclaimed band, led by Mr. LaShawn Gary, have performed around the country and in Canada,” said A&T senior and student representative to the Board of Education, Eric Spragins, in his remarks.

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — At its Feb. 10 meeting, Southfield City Council unanimously voted in favor of amending text in the city’s animal ordinance to allow for

backyard chickens and beekeeping on residential lots.

The amendment also provided clarity on enforcement requirements and authority.

Tom Paison, Southfield’s deputy city

Photo provided by Sarah Vermiglio

Pictured is Sarah Vermiglio’s backyard chicken coop. Vermiglio is set to give a talk on the basics of raising chickens at the Southfield Public Library March 24.

Photo provided by Southfield Public Schools Southfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Martin-Green delivered the 2025 State of the District address at Southfield A&T’s Field House on March 12.

1. Avoiding Penalties and Interest:

Late tax filings can result in significant penalties and interest on any unpaid taxes. The longer you wait to file, the more these charges can accumulate, which can increase your overall tax liability.

2. Maintaining Good Standing:

For contractors and self-employed individuals, timely tax filing helps maintain good standing with tax authorities. This is essential for securing future contracts and maintaining a professional reputation.

3. Access to Refunds:

If you’re entitled to a tax refund, filing early allows you to receive it

sooner. Delaying your filing means delaying any potential refunds you may be eligible for.

4. Better Financial Planning:

Knowing your tax obligations in advance allows for better financial planning and budgeting. It helps you understand how much you’ll owe and can assist in managing cash flow.

5. Reducing Stress:

Filing taxes can be a stressful process, and waiting until the last minute can exacerbate that stress. By filing ahead of time, you can alleviate the pressure and ensure that your paperwork is accurate and complete.

6. Avoiding Last-Minute Errors:

Rushing to file can lead to mistakes or omissions. By taking your time, you have the opportunity to review your return more thoroughly,

reducing the likelihood of errors that could trigger audits or further scrutiny.

7. Taking Advantage of Deductions and Credits: Early filing gives you the chance to explore all possible deductions and credits that you may qualify for. Sometimes, waiting too long may mean missing out on beneficial opportunities.

8. Improved Record-Keeping: Filing on time encourages better record-keeping throughout the year. You’ll have organized documents when tax season arrives, simplifying the process and helping you avoid scrambling for information. Overall, timely tax filing is an essential part of responsible financial management and can save you both money and headaches in the long run. Would you like to know more about specific aspects of tax filing or deadlines?

Trafficking incident leads to arrest of 29-year-old Ferndale resident

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — At 1:30 a.m. March 2, Southfield Police Department officers were dispatched to a hotel located on the Northwestern Highway service drive after a clerk at the front desk reported that a woman approached the front desk and said she was fearful of her boyfriend.

At a press conference held March 6 at the Southfield Police Department, Elvin Barren, the chief of police, shared that a 49-year-old woman from Flint told police that she had been in a dating relationship for four months with the suspect, 29-year-old Rodney Holland of Ferndale, who she only knew as “Mellow.”

According to police, the victim was making plans to return to Flint to stay with her sister when a domestic dispute over an undisclosed matter broke out between the suspect and the victim.

Southfield siblings recognized as Children’s Miracle Network 2025 national champions

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Brother-sister duo Braylen and Rylee Watson, 12 and 11, respectively, were recognized as Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) 2025 national champions by Corewell Health Children’s, a member of CMN.

Each year, local member hospitals select a “Champion” from the community to represent the children treated at their local children’s hospital. The role of a champion is to spend the year advocating for the needs of children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada.

Last year, the siblings were honored locally as the 2024 Children’s Miracle Network child ambassadors.

When Braylen was born, he was premature and weighed just 2 pounds. Around age 2, his mother, Fran Watson, noticed that her son had difficulty communicating with other children on the playground and that he would make muffled noises in an attempt to be understood. Soon after, she observed similar issues with her daughter, who also had trouble speaking clearly and would make unclear gestures.

Watson said that she was a mom on a mission when a speech pathologist referred her to CMN and a scholarship that helped her send both of her children to the RE/ MAX Communication preschool to help with their language delays.

“When you’re in that unknown and you’re searching, you are afraid. You don’t know which way to go,” she said.

She expressed the pain she felt watch-

Photo provided by Fran Watson

Braylen, pictured left, and Rylee Watson, are this year’s Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) national champions. As CMN champions, they are using their voices to advocate for other children with speech and language delays.

Holland

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FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE HOSTS SPRING 2025 BUG HUNT

SOUTHFIELD — The Friends of the Rouge invites the public to join in on the annual Spring Bug Hunt from 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m. April 12. The teams will meet at Schoolcraft College, located at 18600 Haggerty Road, for refreshments before heading out to the Rouge River bug collection sites.

Volunteers help assess the Rouge River’s health by searching and sifting through samples of leaves, wood and stones to inventory the aquatic insects, crayfish, snails and clams that make up the bottom-of-the-river food chain. This data collection helps document the healthy progress the Rouge is making and identifies any problem areas where water quality issues need to be addressed.

Preregistration is required by March 24 or until all spots are filled. Volunteers can register online at therouge.org/bughunts.

Southfield nonprofit partners with PETA to send hundreds of fur coats to refugees in Jordan

SOUTHFIELD — Last month, the Southfield-based charity Life for Relief and Development partnered with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to send over 460 fur coats and accessories to displaced families in refugee camps near Amman and Jerash, Jordan. The distribution was made possible thanks to fur donations to PETA by people who had a change of heart about wearing fur, and assistance from the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization.

“We can’t bring back the animals who were killed for their fur, but PETA can think of no better use for unwanted furs than to help refugees stay warm this winter,” PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman stated in a press release. “PETA encourages everyone to donate their fur items to help the truly needy, who are the only humans with any excuse to wear it.”

PETA and Life for Relief and Development have worked together for more than 15 years to ensure that fur coat donations reach people in need in Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan and elsewhere. PETA also takes repurposed furs for informative displays and sends them to shelters for people facing homelessness and to wildlife rehabilitation programs to be used as bedding for orphaned animals.

For more information on Life for Relief and Development, visit www.lifeusa. org. To learn more about PETA, visit www.PETA.org.

LOCAL NONPROFIT HOLDS PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO FEED THE HOMELESS

SOUTHFIELD — The nonprofit Picking Up the Pieces, along with sponsors, is dedicated to ending homelessness one pancake breakfast at a time with the second annual Pancakes For A Cause from 9 a.m. until noon March 22 at 25225 Code Road.

For $35, attendees are invited to gather for a breakfast that will consist of pancakes or waffles with a topping bar, breakfast meat, eggs, fruit and juice/ water.

All proceeds go towards supporting the mission of Picking Up the Pieces to address homeless reentry challenges and make a direct impact on individuals seeking stability. From 11 a.m. until noon, breakfast plates will be packed to serve the homeless community. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pickingupdetroit.org.

Compiled by Kathryn Pentiuk

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Local residents recognized at ‘Black Excellence Awards’ event

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY/SOUTHFIELD — In celebration of Black History Month in February, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized Camilla Rice, a Troy resident and owner of Green Olive Soaps, along with two other business owners, with an award.

The Black Excellence Awards are awarded to recipients for their notable achievements and the strides they have taken to improve their communities. Public-nominated submissions are reviewed by a panel of commissioners, including Angela Powell (DPontiac), Yolanda Smith Charles (D-Southfield) and Linnie Taylor (D-Southfield).

“The Black Excellence Awards are an important way for us to recognize the incredible contributions made by Oakland County’s black residents,” Powell stated via a press release from Oakland County. “While we present these awards during Black History Month, the recipients are working tirelessly throughout the year to improve our communities in ways both big and small.”

Smith Charles also shared some thoughts about the awards.

“Working with my fellow commissioners to select the award recipients is a great honor, but also very humbling,” Smith Charles stated via the county’s press release. “The three awardees this year truly demonstrate Black Excellence through their dedication and desire to bring positive change for everyone in Oakland County and beyond.”

Rice created a skin care business in 2016 after her son de-

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Photo provided by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners celebrated its fourth annual Black Excellence Awards during a board meeting in February. Pictured, from left, is Oakland County Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles, Jamar Bray, Oakland County Commissioner Linnie Taylor, Camilla Rice, Oakland County Commissioner Angela Powell, and Dustin McClellan.

District

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Following the performances, Southfield Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Martin-Green took to the stage to give the 2025 State of the District address.

“I want to share our district’s journey — a journey defined by progress, innovation, and a deep commitment to excellence,” Martin-Green said. “We have so many announcements to celebrate, and I invite you to join me as we reflect on our achievements and look forward to the future with renewed energy and hope.”

She expressed appreciation for the educators, staff, family, community partners and scholars of the Southfield Public Schools District community.

Martin-Green shared key updates, such as the district’s latest milestone, the “COGNIA Accreditation,” which, according to cognia.org, “signifies that a school meets or exceeds rigorous standards of educational quality and effectiveness.”

“This accreditation process was very thorough, and it demanded that we met the highest national standards in teaching, learning and operational effectiveness,” she said. “This recognition means that our practices have been independently reviewed and endorsed by experts who understand what it takes to create a thriving educational environment. It challenges us to … strive for excellence and continuously improve to ensure that we remain focused on providing every student with the best possible learning experience.”

Martin-Green added that in addition to the accreditation, the SPSD has expanded its community schools to serve as “centers of academic excellence and also the hubs of social, emotional and community support.” She explained that the expansion brings a stronger sense of community to the district and its students and families to address a full spectrum of needs through partnerships within the community, such as Authority

Photo provided by Southfield Public Schools

The Southfield A&T High School Marching Warriors kicked off the 2025 State of the District address.

Chickens

planner, explained that the ordinance text change came after almost two years of reviewing the Department of Agriculture’s guidelines, meeting with the legislative committee on council, and working with the animal warden officers at the Southfield Police Department.

“In October of ‘23, some residents came to a council meeting saying, ‘We looked at the rules that you have, and they’re really restrictive. There’s almost no way any of us can do this unless we have, like, 2 acres of land,’ which isn’t really realistic for most parts of the city. We went through the whole process of talking with those folks who were interested in talking with the Planning Commission and doing research on best practices,” Paison said.

At the Feb. 24 City Council meeting, the ordinance change was enacted and set to go into effect 10 days later, according to Paison.

According to Paison, under the former regulations, no permit/license was required to keep backyard fowl, there was no minimum lot size, no cap on the number of chickens that could be kept, and no feed storage requirements.

The minimum setback from off-site dwellings was 175 feet, 50 feet from on-site dwellings, and 5 feet from a property line, with no specific coop or run standard and no prohibition on roosters.

Under the new regulations, a permit/license is re-

quired, the minimum setback from off-site dwellings is 50 feet and the minimum setback from a property line is 20 feet. The maximum height for a coop is 8 feet, with the maximum size being 80 square feet.

Also under the new regulations, roosters are prohibited, as is slaughter. The maximum number of fowl allowed is 12 and feed storage must be inside a sealed vermin-resistant container.

Under the former regulations, beekeeping was allowed on farms with 10-plus acres and was not permitted elsewhere. Hive placement was not specifically regulated, and water supply near hives was not required.

Under the new regulations, the minimum setback for hives from off-site dwellings is 50 feet and the minimum stack from a property line is 20 feet.

Water supply is required near hives to avoid bees concentrating on neighboring properties while foraging for water.

“We actually have some beehives over at Mary Thompson Farm,” Paison said. “There’s a person that does beekeeping there, and that’s been working fine because honeybees are actually pretty docile, not like your wasps or hornets, which are pretty aggressive. Honeybees will bump into you and just fly away.”

Paison said that he was surprised by how easy it is to maintain honeybees.

“It turns out as long as there are sufficient sources of nectar and pollen around, they’re pretty much fine, and one way you keep the nuisance at bay is just make sure they have a supply of water near the hive,” Paison said.

Photo provided by Sarah Vermiglio Sarah Vermiglio jokingly referred to herself as the “official chicken lady of Oakland County.” The city of Southfield has adopted a new ordinance pertaining to backyard chickens and bees.

Personal trainers share how to prepare for

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The first race for many runners, the 5K, is a tangible goal for just about anyone, if you commit to the proper training.

Because the 5K is one of the shortest race distances — at 3.1 miles — many say it’s a great choice for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.

“Running a 5K is not an easy task — it’s achievable, but it’s not an easy task,” said Brian Gibes, personal training director for Champion Health Club.

The first, and arguably the most crucial, step is to make sure you have the proper footwear — including comfortable socks and a new, well-fitting and supportive pair of shoes.

“Running is very violent. It’s a lot of impact, so the proper footwear is important,” Gibes explained. “You lose that shock absorption with shoes that are two, three, four or more years old.”

Shock-absorbing shoes are important because they help reduce the impact of each step on your body, preventing injuries and limiting the amount of force on your joints, bones and muscles.

To provide the best fit for your feet, Christine Utter, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach at YMCA Farmington Hills, recommends getting fitted for shoes at a running store.

Utter, who has trained many runners over the years, has competed in many races herself, including 5Ks, marathons, and her longest, a 50K.

She says it’s important to train for the race in your new shoes to help break them in.

“Wear the same gear you will wear on race day just to make sure there is no chafing

or rubbing or anything that will be agonizing at the end,” she shared.

To conquer your first 3.1-mile race, you need to commit to at least a two- to three-month training program with a mix of stretching, strength training, cardiovascular exercise and rest days.

“It’s going to take a little bit of preparation, some focus, discipline, and that includes nutrition, hydration, proper footwear, and strength training. It’s really surrounding yourself with a support system and a good coach,” Gibes said.

An important piece of your routine is to start your workout — your practice run, your race run, or any strength training that you’re doing — with dynamic stretching.

“Dynamic stretching is a moving stretch where you are swinging your legs, running with high knees, or doing hamstring curls, also known as butt kicks,” Utter explained.

For the best results, racers should also commit to strength training two to three times a week, ideally with a personal trainer to oversee proper exercises and form.

“You should do strength training two, three times a week focusing on the lower body, since legs are used in the running — especially calves, which I think are most overlooked, but are important for stability, propulsion and speed on runs. You also need to include upper body and core strength, because it affects your posture, your balance and your form,” Utter said.

In between strength training days, you can mix up easy runs, long runs and interval runs. There are many good running apps to help you train, including the classic, Couch Potato to 5K.

“These will give you increments, increasing the intensity to help you build your endurance, so following a program like that, you can go from a coach potato to a 5K in just a couple of months, if you follow the

app,” said Utter. “And make sure you get a rest day or two in there as well. Rest is just as important. Your body has to recover.”

Following this plan — paired with the proper nutrition and hydration — you will gradually build up your cardiovascular and muscular endurance enough to conquer race day.

“You just need to take a couple of months to get your body accustomed to the endurance that’s needed to do the 5K, and strength training as well, to make sure you have proper form and don’t injure yourself,” said Utter.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

Photo by Liz Carnegie

Jev Gasso, a trainer at Champion Health Club in St. Clair Shores, keeps track of Justin Gentner as he runs on a treadmill. Gentner is in training for the U.S. Border Patrol. He is wearing a mask that simulates the oxygen level at 5,000 feet above sea level. Gasso recommends high intensity treadmill and cardio exercises for runners.

Arrest

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While sitting in her vehicle, which was parked at another location on Northwestern Highway, the suspect approached her and demanded that she exit the vehicle. She then asked if he was going to harm her, to which he allegedly replied, “If I wanted you dead, you would be dead.”

The victim exited the vehicle to distance herself from the suspect and began to walk toward her hotel room to collect her belongings.

According to police, when she returned to the vehicle with her cell phone and instructed the suspect to get out of her car, he refused to exit the victim’s vehicle and snatched her cell phone from her hand. Fearing that the suspect would assault her, the victim ran to a nearby vehicle that was in the parking lot and a private citizen intervened to give the victim a ride to the hotel, where she had another hotel room.

At the press conference, Barren thanked the private citizen and the front desk clerk for getting involved and helping.

“Oftentimes, people don’t get involved, but in these instances, we’re very fortunate to have community members who stepped up to get involved and ultimately helped us rescue another person from human trafficking,” Barren stated. “Our initial report was for a domestic dispute. However, through exceptional detective work, a human trafficking component was uncovered.”

Barren added that one of the first red flags was that she had been in a relationship with him for four months and did not know his real name. Upon reviewing body camera footage, a Southfield Police Department detective determined that there were signs of human trafficking.

“What she discovered through watching the body camera video (was) the victim (was) certainly very emotional, very afraid,” Barren said. “She made declarations that she was scared and had nowhere else to go. She also made statements that she was tired, scared and wanted to get out. See, these are signs.”

Upon further investigation, police found that the victim had commercial sex advertisements posted on social media. Police added that evidence suggests that there are other victims potentially out of Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Barren said that detectives are currently working to identify potential victims.

Barren referred to Holland as a “career criminal.”

“Our suspect does have a lengthy criminal history, from receiving and concealing stolen property, fleeing and looting third-degree assault, resisting and obstructing police officers, reckless driving, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, strangulation, (and) assault with dangerous weapons,” he said.

Holland, who was on probation for domestic violence strangulation in Wayne County, was arrested without incident March 4 when he was going to meet with his probation officer at a probation office.

Holland was charged with one count of prostitution/ transporting person, one count of prostitution/ accepting earnings, one count of human trafficking enterprise causing injury, and one count of human trafficking for forced labor causing injury.

He was given a $750,000 cash bond.

Barren reported that the victim is safe and with family.

No attorney was listed for Holland at press time. A probable cause conference was scheduled for March 17.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

CRIME WATCH

Bed frame stolen

SOUTHFIELD — A package containing a queen-size bed frame was stolen from a resident in the 16000 block of W. Nine Mile Road at 12:39 p.m. Feb. 25.

Victim robbed on the way to party

SOUTHFIELD — At 9:10 p.m. March 1, a resident was traveling to a party with a friend and two unknown individuals

Miracle

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ing her children struggle to communicate and be understood by other kids.

“Then it’s like, ‘Ok, here’s my support system, here’s their support system.’ And it’s a safe space for you and your family to come together and help you grow. And you get to watch them excel and turn into these little people that you never get tired of hearing their voice,” Watson said.

She joked, “You never know what’s gonna come out of their mouth, but you can understand it.”

“It means a lot to us that they gave us a voice and now we can talk. We can talk clear and we’re thankful that they gave us a voice,” Rylee Watson said. “It’s been awesome to be a national champion.”

Braylen Watson shared what having a voice allows him to do.

“Now that they’ve helped me with my voice, I get to do a lot of stuff now and even talk to my mom,” he said.

Rachel Englert has worked as a speech pathologist and supervisor in children’s rehabilitation at Corewell Health for over 10 years. She shared that she worked with Braylen when she first started years ago.

Englert shared that early intervention, when children are under the age of 5, can help alleviate speech delays and language difficulties and get them to communicate more effectively. She added that in that preschool age group, speech therapy is play-based and engages the child to build language.

Englert shared some things for parents to be on the lookout for that might indicate their child has a speech delay.

“If a child isn’t babbling by 7 months of age, that would be an indicator to parents to talk with their pediatrician and maybe seek out an evaluation,” Englert said.

According to Englert, if by 12 months of age a child is not using gestures, such as

in the 26000 block of 11 Mile Road. One of the individuals pulled a gun on the victim and robbed him of two pairs of shoes and $70 dollars.

Suspects flee after police arrive on scene

SOUTHFIELD — At 11:43 p.m. Feb. 26, a resident observed three unknown individuals breaking into his vehicle in the 20000 block of Kensington Court.

Upon police arrival, the suspects fled and were not able to be located. Due to police intervention, nothing was taken.

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waving “hi” and “bye” or pointing to show interest, it could be another indication.

“This is kind of a broader range, but if the child’s not understanding what others are saying to them between 1 and 2 years of age, that would be a red flag. So something like, ‘Where are your shoes?’ or ‘go get your juice’ — if they can’t pick those items out, that would be a concern,” she said.

By 12 to 18 months of age, if a child can only say a few words and doesn’t seem to be progressing, that would also be a concern, according to Englert.

“If they’re not putting two words together around their second birthday — so things like, ‘Daddy’s car’ or ‘Where’s Mommy?’ — that would be concerning,” Englert said. “And then 2 to 3 years of age, if you’re starting to notice that the child is having trouble playing with and interacting with their peers, that’s another concern.”

She explained that some children may have an underlying cause for their trouble communicating, such as seizures, difficulty hearing, or an autism diagnosis. However, that is not always the case, such as the Watson siblings, who had no underlying cause for their speech and language delays.

Englert shared some advice for parents.

“Take it one step at a time. You can’t change things overnight, but you can get started by maybe talking with your doctor to get a prescription for speech therapy and seeing what the outcome of the evaluation is,” Englert said. “And then, if there are things for your child to work on, just focus on one thing at a time and those improvements will come with that consistency.”

For more information on Children’s Miracle Network, visit www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org.

To learn more about RE/MAX Communication preschool, visit www.beaumont. org/treatments/remax-communication-preschool-program.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

Clean Express Auto Wash celebrates grand opening in Southfield

Clean Express Auto Wash celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Southfield with a ribbon cutting Feb. 14. There are now five Clean Express locations in metro Detroit and 106 in the United States. At the grand opening on Valentine’s Day, for every membership purchased to the Unlimited Wash Club, $10 was donated to Picking Up The Pieces, a nonprofit that is “dedicated to transforming lives by tackling the hurdles of homeless reentry, one interior design at a time.”

Clean Express Auto Wash is located at 30233 Southfield Road. For more information, including pricing, visit cleanexpresswash.com.

For more information about Picking Up The Pieces, visit pickingupdetroit.org.

Southfield Fire Department chief retires

SOUTHFIELD — On March 6, Southfield Fire Department Chief Johnny Menifee retired, with Antonio Macias III, the deputy fire chief, selected to serve as Southfield’s acting fire chief until a permanent, qualified replacement is selected.

Macias retired from the Pontiac Fire Department in 2012 after serving there for 22 years. At that department, he was regularly promoted and reached the rank of deputy fire chief, in addition to serving as the interim fire chief in the final days of the Pontiac Fire Department before fire protection in Pontiac was contracted to Waterford.

He attended the Macomb Fire Academy and later obtained his paramedic license. Macias earned two associate’s degrees from Oakland Community College in firefighter technology and emergency medical technology.

He also holds a bachelor’s degree from the Eastern Michigan University School of Fire Staff and Command and is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, where he studied public safety administration.

The Southfield Fire Department consists of 107 members, serving the communities of Southfield and Lathrup Village. The Southfield Fire Department responds from five fire stations located within the city.

For more information, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.

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veloped painful eczema at a young age. She struggled to find over-the-counter products that solved his condition.

Rice earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the GMI Engineering and Management Institute, and through her engineering knowledge, she worked to create a line of skin care products that only use natural ingredients. The vegan and organic skincare products are for women, men, and children.

“The Board honored three Oakland County residents for their contributions to their community and their significant achievements,” a release from Green Olive Soaps stated. “Rice has also expanded her product line through recent partnerships with Corewell Health hospital gift shop locations in Grand Rapids, Troy, and Grosse Pointe, MI.”

The other 2025 Black Excellence Award winners were Southfield resident Jamar Bray, who founded the nonprofit Jamar’s Jammies in 2018 to ensure underprivileged youth have warm and comfortable pajamas, especially during the holiday season, and Pontiac resident Dustin McClellan, the founder and CEO of the Pontiac Community Foundation.

Jamar’s Jammies partners with shelters for the unhoused across Michigan, with hundreds of pajamas being collected each year.

Bray is also a small business consultant for Oakland Thrive, working with other local businesses to improve their operations

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and make contributions to their communities.

The Pontiac Community Foundation has utilized more than $10 million in investments to benefit Pontiac.

McClellan’s work with The Power Company Kids Club has impacted more than 1,600 children each week through leadership and character-development programs. McClellan is also the founder and lead pastor of Pontiac Church and holds leadership roles at several nonprofits.

He also serves on several Pontiac city boards and commissions, including the Pontiac Housing Commission.

McClellan has also served as the chair of the transition team for Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel.

Rice, Bray and McClellan received the awards during a Board of Commissioners meeting in February.

Each award recipient was presented with a commemorative keepsake and their names have been added to a plaque outside the board’s auditorium, along with all of the award recipients since the inaugural 2022 Black Excellence Awards.

“The award recipients this year are outstanding examples of community leaders,” Taylor stated via the county’s release. “Whether through entrepreneurship or service to the residents of Oakland County and the world, these distinguished individuals inspire us all to pursue our dreams and passions for the betterment of all.”

For more information about the Board of Commissioners, visit oakgov.com/boc or call (248) 858-0100.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

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Health, Henry Ford Ascension, United Way for Southeastern Michigan and more.

school districts in the state to be awarded the labs, as well as a $1.28 million grant to provide a free and immersive educational summer program, Discovery Summer School, to Southfield scholars.

During the address, Martin-Green also shared some updates about a $345 million capital facilities bond to improve the district’s educational facilities. Southfield and Lathrup Village voters approved the bond in 2022.

learning environment. If you’ve not had a chance to visit some of our new campuses, please do. New classroom designs, upgraded technology integrations, improved energy efficiency and enhanced safety measures have transformed our schools into vibrant, state-of-the-art learning communities.”

“After the last bell, our scholars can access tutoring, health services, and even enrichment programs that spark creativity and innovation,” Martin-Green said. “These aren’t added; these are core components of a comprehensive support system that reinforces our commitment to each scholar’s wellbeing.”

Martin-Green also shared that four Volkswagen E-labs have been awarded to the SPSD, with the district being one of two

“The renovations continue to be completed on schedule. It is a testament to our planning, teamwork and unwavering commitment to our scholars,” Martin-Green said. “These renovations have modernized our facilities and profoundly enhanced our

Adler Elementary School, located at 19100 Filmore St., was the first building to be updated. The building, which was built in 1966, received upgrades totaling $12.6 million. It serves 400 students.

ing that wasn’t addressed. We have beautiful new outdoor facilities,” said Alma Deane, who has been the principal of Adler for more than 20 years. “The building has been refreshed, (with) a new roof. All of the hardware within the building has been either … replaced or (there’s) a whole new system altogether.”

Deane shared some of the other specifics.

“We now have a brand-new HVAC system, which will give us heating in the winter

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“There’s basically nothing in our build-

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING

BOARD OF APPEALS

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE # 25-10

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding: The appellant, Chris Corradi/Aver Sign Company, representing the owner, Tiffany Buell, Buell’s Superior Fence, is requesting the following waiver from the Board:

1. A waiver to install a wall sign not facing a major thoroughfare (one (1) proposed, zero (0) permitted, a variance of one).

The property is located on the north side of W. Eight Mile Road between Delaware Street and Van Buren Street at 26650 W. Eight Mile Road, Sidwell Parcel # 76-24-31-377-045, zoned (I-1) Industrial District.

This appeal is to Chapter 99, Article XII, Section 8.61, 1(b) more commonly known as the Sign 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, Southfeld, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.

The meeting will be held Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

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

0465-2512

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-09

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

The appellant Glenn DeSimone, architect, representing Rycaco Development LLC, owner, is requesting the following variance from the Board:

A variance of 5’ – 0” of building height (25’ permitted, 30’ - 0” proposed).

The property is located on the north side of Northwestern Highway between Franklin and Inkster Rds at 29410 Northwestern Highway, Sidwell Parcel #2407-326-009 zoned (B-3) General Business.

This appeal is to Section 5.194, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld 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.

The meeting will be held Tuesday April 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

Janet Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 03/20/2025

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

LEGAL NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING ON RECOMMENDATION TO REVOKE OR DENY RENEWAL OF A LICENSE OR RELATED PERMIT TO THE STATE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION UNDER CITY ORDINANCE §7.194

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the requirements of City Ordinance §7.194, a public hearing shall be held at Southfeld City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld MI 48076 at 6:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The City of Southfeld will consider a report of the following alleged violation(s) and for a determination by council as to whether or not council shall request and recommend to the state liquor control commission that the commission revoke or deny the renewal of any license or permit held in conjunction with such license.

76-24-18-201-056 WEC 98D-20 28949 Northwestern Hwy

76-24-29-227-002 LNA DEVELOPMENTS LLC 24109 W 10 Mile Road

76-99-55-410-000 COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 27027 Northwestern Hwy

76-99-55-512-015 NORTH BAR & GRILL 29555 Northwestern Hwy, #312

76-99-67-282-000 RADISSON HOTEL 26555 Telegraph

76-24-20-201-012 SILVERFERN SOUTHFIELD LLC 26555 Telegraph

Written comments may be mailed to the Southfeld City Clerk, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfeld, MI 48037-2055, to be received prior to Monday, March 24, 2025. Individuals may also send their comments via email to jjackson@cityofsouthfeld.com .

For questions regarding this hearing, please contact the Treasury department at 248-796-5200 or sfd-treas@cityofsouthfeld.com . Janet Jackson, Southfeld City Clerk

Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Offce at (248) 796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advanced notice is required.

Published: Southfeld Sun 03/20/2025

0466-2512

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS

SINGLE LOT ASSESSMENT UNDER SECTION 1.13 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE CODE {ORDINANCE NO. 1585}

You are hereby notifed as the owner or party in interest of real estate benefted because of labor, material, or services provided by or at the expense of the City of Southfeld, that you may contact me within thirty (30) days regarding any question, inaccuracy, dispute, irregularity, error or dissatisfaction that stems from the labor, material or services rendered by the City, or as itemized on the enclosed statement of account, invoice or bill. If I cannot resolve your question or dispute over the telephone, you may arrange to meet with me and discuss this statement of account in detail.

If the enclosed statement of account, invoice, or bill is not paid or otherwise satisfed within thirty (30) days, a ten percent (10%) penalty on the amount due shall be assessed by the City and paid by the Property Owner. Continued failure to satisfy the account, invoice, or bill will result in collection action through an assessment process that is described in Section 1.13 of the City Ordinance Code [Ordinance No. 1311]. This process will conclude with the amount of this bill or invoice, together with certain costs of collection, being added to your property tax bill.

You are hereby notifed that a hearing will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, for the purpose of confrming an assessment roll for single lot assessments under Section 1.13 of the City Ordinance Code [Ordinance No. 1311].

This hearing will commence at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, at Civic Center Drive.

Your appearance and protest at this hearing are required to appeal the amount of the assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. You or your agent may appear in person at the hearing to protest this assessment, or you may instead fle your appearance or protest by letter and your personal appearance will then not be required.

This Notice is provided under the provisions of 1989 P.A. 64 (MCLA 211.741 et seq.). You will receive no further notice of this assessment proceeding.

Tyrice Beeks

Southfeld Code Department

P.O. Box 2055

26000 Evergreen Road

Southfeld, Michigan 48037-2055 (248) 796-4140

Chickens

from page 9A

As part of the Gardening Guru program at the Southfield Library, Sarah Vermiglio, a commissioner on the Southfield Wildlife Advisory Board, will be presenting on backyard chickens and providing residents with information on the changes to the city code.

She will also share the basics of raising chickens at her Raising Chickens 101 talk at 6:30 p.m. March 24 at the library.

Vermiglio moved to Southfield to get the best of both worlds. She wanted a blend of country living with close proximity to the city. As someone who loves gardening and being outdoors, she thought chickens would be a great next step for her.

“When I bought this house a couple doors down, I had a neighbor that had a rooster, and though some people hate the sound, I loved it,” Vermiglio said. “I was like, ‘This is just so nostalgic.’ It was nice, so I didn’t have a problem with it. Eventually, I got to the point, after getting settled and building my garden and everything, and I’m like, ‘You know what? Now it’s time. It’s time to do the chickens like I promised.’”

Vermiglio, who worked with the city to change the code to provide clear guidelines on keeping backyard fowl, said, “People want to know where their food is coming from and want to be a little bit more self-sufficient. So I thought that it was a really good thing for the city to adopt it, and I wrote the

District

from page 14A

and air in the summer,” she said. “We have new windows (and) new doors.”

According to Deane, there are also new floors and new lighting.

“The building is bright,” Deane said. “We no longer have water fountains. Now we have hydration stations.”

Deane added that the school also has improved safety features, such as shatter-resistant windows and a secure vestibule for visitors to wait in before being buzzed into the school.

Adler Elementary students spent the 2023-2024 school year at Eisenhower Elementary School, which wasn’t being occupied.

Deane said that when the students returned to the building for the 2024-2025 school year, it was as if it was a brand-new building. She added that she has loved watching the kindergartners come in with an expectation of greatness.

With the older kids, she’s watched them

code, passed it along, gave my proposal, and the city attorneys and city planners, along with the council, kind of batted it around for a little bit and ultimately settled on a good, like middle-road approach, adopting my 50/50 proposal.”

Vermiglio began keeping chickens right before the COVID-19 pandemic. She has eight chickens and plans to get more female chickens in the spring.

She said the relationship between the chickens and the garden is symbiotic.

“It’s awesome, and not only that, but there’s so many benefits. They minimize waste (and) they process your food scraps for you — right in protein, too,” Vermiglio said. “So it’s great, on a lot of different levels, to cut waste and be able to be a little bit more self-sustaining. The compost goes into my big compost bin every time I clean out the coop, and they go into my fenced-in garden and clean up shop — early spring and through the winter and all that stuff.”

Vermiglio joked that she’s the “official chicken lady of Oakland County.”

To learn more about the animal ordinance changes, visit www.cityofsouthfield. com, click “Agendas & Minutes,” select “City Council Agendas,” and then select the agenda for the Feb. 24 meeting.

Residents can also visit youtube.com and search “Southfield Cable 15” to watch City Council meetings.

For more information on Vermiglio’s upcoming talk, visit southfieldlibrary.org.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

patrol the bathrooms and correct others because they’ve seen the transformation and want to maintain the new and improved school.

“This wasn’t something that Southfield Public Schools did on their own, this is something that the community said we deserve, and they did so by taking their souls to the polls and voting on it,” Deane said. “That means the world to us because that says they believe in us and what we’re doing and that they support us.”

Deane expressed her gratitude to the community for the much-needed renovation.

“When you look good, you feel good, and we feel absolutely great,” she said. “We’re just so, so grateful. I can’t even put into words how grateful we are.”

For more information about Southfield Public Schools, visit www.southfieldk12.org. To learn more about the bond, visit www. southfieldk12.org/district and select “2022 Capital Facilities Bond.”

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

16A/ SOUTHFIELD SUN • MARCH 20, 2025

MARCH 20

Park Adventures: Take walk at 9 a.m. through Bauervic Woods Park, 20545 W. Nine Mile Road in Southfield, facebook.com/southfieldcityhall

Badges and Books: Free book and gun lock giveaway by Southfield Police Department, 5-7 p.m., Meijer, 28800 Telegraph Road in Southfield, facebook.com/ southfieldpd

MARCH 22

Daddy-daughter dance: For ages 2-14, includes DJ, dancing, refreshments and special gift, 4–6 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4620

MARCH 27

Park Adventures: Take walk at 9 a.m. through Inglenook Park, 20901 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, facebook.com/southfieldcityhall

MARCH 27-29

Tri-County Try Something Festival: Hear staged reading of locally written play followed by talkback session, 7:30-10 p.m. March 27 (“Champagne Problems” by Nicole Lawrence), March 28 (“Team Plarski” by P.J. Edghill) and March 29 “Zom_Bride!” by Jacob A. Zinke), Rosedale Community Players at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in

Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptickets@gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

MARCH 29

Badges and Books: Free book and gun lock giveaway by Southfield Police Department, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Meijer, 28800 Telegraph Road in Southfield, facebook. com/southfieldpd

Dog adoption event: Presented by Detroit Dog Rescue, adoption application, agreement and home check (bring photos of inside and yard) required, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., City of Cars, 1695 Stutz Drive in Troy, see dogs at detroitdogrescue.com

APRIL 12-13

Oakland Spring Home Improvement Show: Meet hundreds of professionals specializing in kitchen and bath designs, room additions, roofing options, swimming pools, spas, siding, decks, landscaping, pavers, patio furniture, floor coverings, windows and doors, and more, free admission and parking, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Drive East in Waterford, www. yourhomeshows.com

APRIL 13

Guns & Hoses charity hockey game: Watch Southfield Police Department vs. Southfield Fire Depart-

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

ment, includes food, all proceeds benefit Friends of the Southfield Police, 1 p.m., Southfield Sports Arena, 26000 Evergreen Road, facebook.com/southfieldpd

APRIL 16

Community health fair: Free screenings, resources and information, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., World Medical Relief, 21725 Melrose Ave. in Southfield, also held May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, (313) 866-5333, info@worldmedicalrelief.org

ONGOING

‘Convergence: Where Mastery Meets Vision’: Exhibit featuring nine artists, on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through April 30, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5100, facebook.com/ southfieldpublicartscommission

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

Jazzy Mondays: Ballroom and hustle lessons, dinner

Editor: Mark Vest | (586) 498-1052 | mvest@candgnews.com

Reporter: Kathryn Pentiuk| (586) 498-1070 | kpentiuk@candgnews.com

Sports: Scott Bentley | (586) 498-1090 | sports@candgnews.com

Artroom: (586) 498-1036 | ads@candgnews.com

Classifieds:

(586) 498-8100

buffet, bid whist and spades, 50-50, and more, 5-9 p.m. Mondays (except holidays), Bell Events Studio, 24624 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 3785825, belleventsstudiollc@gmail, belleventsstudio. com

‘Cock’ (aka ‘The Cockfight Play’): Production about man who takes break from boyfriend only to meet girl of his dreams, 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 31, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald.com, read story at candgnews.com

‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’: Musical-comedy set in ancient Rome about slave trying to win woman for his master in exchange for freedom, presented by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays March 28-April 13, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, stagecrafters.org

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups

(586) 498-1032 | kboz@candgnews.com

and Obits: (586) 498-1099

(586) 498-1054

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN.

PRESENT: Councilmembers: Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Yolanda C. Haynes, Charles Hicks, Coretta Houge, and Michael Ari Mandelbaum. EXCUSED: Councilmember Nancy Banks. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, Administrator Fred Zorn, Clerk Janet Jackson, and Attorney Dawn King.

Approve Club Liquor License Request – Gjergy Kustrioti 19350 Lahser Road, Southfeld, MI 48034

Approve Report Pursuant to Recommendation of Denial of Renewal/Revocation of Liquor Licenses

Approve Purchase of Carpet Cleaner

Approve proposal to renovate the building and site for use as a bar/dog

former Ponderosa) (PSLU24-0023)

Approve Amendment of Interlocal Partnership Agreement for Operation between County of Oakland and the City of Southfeld.

The meeting adjourned at 9:55p.m.

Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfeld.com. Janet Jackson City Clerk

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Management is accepting applications for the McDonnell Tower one and two- bedrooms for 62 years and older and Housing Choice Voucher. Applications are available between the hours of 9am - 4pm. Monday –Friday. Applications are available at McDonnell Tower o ce located at 24400 Civic Center Drive, Southﬁeld MI 48033 or sent through email McDonnell Tower will accommodate persons with disabilities who, as a result of their disability, cannot utilize the preferred application process. Alternative methods for accepting applications shall be provided by contacting the rental o ce. Applications will be processed by date and time order and in accordance with the current Tenant Selection Criteria for McDonnell Tower.

McDonnell Tower does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8 dated June 2, 1988).

Address: 24400 Civic Center Drive Southﬁeld, MI 48033

Phone: 248-996-9181 Fax: 248-996-9151

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