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SOUTHFIELD — Anyone who has had the privilege of attending a game at the Miracle League of Michigan will tell you that it’s so much more than simply playing a game of baseball. Since the first field opened in Conyers, Georgia, in April 2000, the Miracle League has granted children with physical or cognitive disabilities the opportunity to play in a noncompetitive league and, later on, they added a competitive league. Stephen Peck, the founder and director of the Easterseals Miracle League of Michigan, emphasized how life-changing Michigan’s first adaptive baseball field has been since its founding in 2004. See MIRACLE on page 14A
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Event to raise money,SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH awareness for Turning Point domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive services and resources. The agency provides emergency, support and prevention services for survivors of MOUNT CLEMENS — Taking steps this domestic and sexual violence, including an emergenmonth to highlight awareness of sexual assault, Turn- cy shelter, individual and group counseling, advocacy, Photo by Stephen ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- a personal protection orderPeck assistance program, and a Stephen Peck, the founder and director of the Easterseals Miracle of Michigan, said player become one. 16A raiser, Stepping Out League With the Stars, April 29. and buddy forensic nurse examiners program. Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING on page 18A BY KRISTYNE E. DEMSKE
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Yoga Moves MS presents Holistic Health and Wellness Forum May 17 BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
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Corewell Health donated free helmets to the first 400 visitors to attend Bike Safety Night May 3.
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SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department held a Bike Safety Night May 3 in the Southfield Municipal Campus parking lot to get the cycling season rolling. The event allowed residents to receive free bike checks from Trek Bicycle of Royal Oak, and the first 400 visitors were gifted bicycle helmets by Corewell Health. See BICYCLE on page 5A
Jeffrey Carek, the education director of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, called for motorists to have patience.
FRANKLIN — Franklin resident Mindy Eisenberg is the founder of Yoga Moves MS and the author of “Adaptive Yoga Moves Any Body.” Yoga Moves MS will be holding a Holistic Health and Wellness Forum at 4 p.m. May 17 at the Radisson Hotel in Southfield. The event will feature national experts on multiple sclerosis who will speak on a variety of topics, including healthy lifestyles and nutrition, acupressure for MS, cannabis and MS, information for the newly diagnosed, and more. Guests will receive a healthy meal, free massages and complimentary valet parking. There is no charge for the event; it is donation only. Yoga Moves MS is a nonprofit adaptive yoga organization that strives to make yoga accessible to all. Eisenberg’s mother was diagnosed with primary progressive MS and used a wheelchair for much of her adult life. “I think she’s the guardian angel in the corner saying, ‘This is what you are supposed to be doing,’” Eisenberg said. After receiving her teaching training See HEALTH on page 4A
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able to meet a huge milestone in walking. Yoga Moves MS offers virtual and inperson classes. Willoughby primarily participates in in-person classes. Yoga Moves MS offers in-person classes on Mondays at Full Lotus Yoga in Grosse Pointe, Tuesdays at Breathe Yoga Salt in Livonia, Wednesdays at Explore Yoga in Troy and Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield, and Thursdays at Adat Shalom Synagogue in Farmington Hills. “Yoga, to me, is like a support group,” Willoughby said. “We have a lot of laughs,
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The League of Michigan Bicyclists and the Southfield Police Department were onsite to provide safety information for bicyclists and automobile drivers alike. The event also featured a fun-filled educational bike safety course for young cyclists to cruise through. The Office of Highway Safety Planning identified the cities of Ann Arbor, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Warren to have the highest rates of bicycle-related crashes within a five-year period. Data from the Michigan State Police reveals that between 2017 and 2021, Detroit had 753 crashes, Ann Arbor had 244, Kalamazoo had 155, Lansing had 154 and Warren had 126. Within this fiveyear span, 132 Michiganders lost their lives due to bicycle-involved crashes. Data reveals that in 2021 alone, 1,260 bicyclists were involved in motor vehicle crashes. The peak hour for bicycle-involved crashes and fatalities was 3-4 p.m. Jeffrey Carek, the education director of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, is a passionate advocate for bicycle safety. “You’re in a 3,500-pound rocket ship,” he said of motorists, “and we’re on a 25-pound bicycle. No bicyclist is out there to ruin some-
body’s day, but it always seems like we’re the point of agitation on the road.” Carek said that Michigan bicyclists are allowed to ride in the road, and they are supposed to ride as far right as practicable, which is determined by the bicyclists, not the vehicles on the road — exceptions being if there’s debris in the roadway, if the bicyclist is making a left-hand turn, and if they’re passing and overtaking another bicyclist or motor vehicle. He added that drivers within the state of Michigan must give bicyclists at least 3 feet of distance if approaching them. Bicyclists are legally allowed to ride two abreast or side by side on the road. When on a long or curvy road, drivers must allow bicyclists to take up a whole lane to keep themselves safe. Additionally, bicyclists must have a white light in front of their bike and a red reflector on the back a half hour after dusk and a half hour before dawn. Carek also emphasized the importance of using hand and arm signals when turning and stopping. Just a day before the bike safety night in Southfield, Carek was in Lansing with LMB for an advocacy day for bicycling and trails at the Michigan State Capitol. The LMB asked state representatives and senators they met to support the “hands-free” driving bill package introduced by state Rep. Matt Koleszar to make using mobile devices
while driving a civil infraction with a $100 fine and 16 hours of community service. A repeat offense would land the offender a $250 fine and 24 hours of community service. A third offense within three years would get the offender’s license suspended for up to 90 days. The House bills 4250, 4251 and 4252 were passed in the state House and have moved to the Senate. Carek asks that the motor vehicle drivers
“be patient and understand that the people out on a bicycle are brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers; they’re family members; and they’re just trying to get someplace, just like you are in your car.” To learn more about the League of Michigan Bicyclists and bike safety in Michigan, visit https://lmb.org. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
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Library celebrates 20th birthday with a Library Card Makeover SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Public Library is turning 20 this year and is celebrating with an art contest to find its latest library card design. The library asks that patrons submit designs inspired by the library. Five finalist entries from adult and youth categories will be available for viewing and public voting online and in person. One winner will be selected from each category. The library asks for one submission per person and requires that each entry have a valid Southfield Public Library card. Designs can be digital, drawn, acrylic, oil, prints, watercolor or photography. Film, video, animation and craft entrees will not be permitted. Submissions will be accepted until June 23. The winners from each category will be announced Sept. 10. For more information, visit Southfieldlibrary. org and search “Library Art Card Design Contest.”
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SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is seeking local photographers who live, work, worship or attend school in the city to submit up to three images for the seventh annual Photo Prize competition and public art exhibition. Organizers ask for images in either original digital color or black and white of Southfield landmarks or other subject matter shot in the city. Photographs must be of high resolution, at least 300 dpi and 2,000 pixels, submitted in JPEG, TIFF or PDF file format. The photographs must have no obvious editing and can be taken in any season or format.
The Total Living Commission will select the top 25 entries that will be displayed. The 25 finalists will be posted on the city’s website, www.cityofsouthfield.com, for judging by the public June 12-Sept. 1. The finalists will have their work enlarged to be displayed outside of the Southfield Municipal Campus. The community is encouraged to visit the entries and vote online for their favorite piece. The submissions must be emailed as an attachment to PhotoContest@ cityofsouthfield.com by Friday, May 26. Submissions may also be mailed on a CD or USB flash drive to Southfield Community Relations Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055.
Charles Woodward appointed as new Southfield building official SOUTHFIELD — During the May 1 City Council meeting, the Southfield City Council unanimously approved the reappointment of Charles Woodward as Southfield’s building official. Woodward has worked in the building trades for over 30 years, holding positions such as a plumbing and building inspector in West Bloomfield Township, as well as building inspection supervisor for West Bloomfield. Woodward is a licensed residential builder, plumbing contractor, master plumber, building official, building inspector, plumbing inspector and plan reviewer. Woodward has been recognized by the Hazel Park Police Department for his exceptional service beyond what is expected and is a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Under Woodward’s leadership, the Southfield Building Department has
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college degree. People are now questioning if a degree is worth the cost.” This is not a local problem. “It’s nationwide. Just this morning, I received a press release from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It said that the number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% last year. This translates to a drop
of 3,519 fewer students from the 2021 and 2022 school year. The decline in student enrollment isn’t just at the entry-level baccalaureate; we are seeing it at all levels,” said Kridli. “Nationwide, at the master’s level, enrollment dropped 9.4%. This is close to 14,000 nursing students. At the Ph.D. level, enrollment dropped by 4.1% (183 nursing
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“We are proud of the recruitment and retention efforts we have in place at Corewell Health in southeastern Michigan to combat the looming national physician shortage,” he said in an email. “Our continued retention of medical students, residents and fellows at Corewell Health is critically important to our success. Additionally, we are expanding existing Graduate Medical Education training programs to serve as a pipeline for muchneeded specialties. We are working hard to align physician expertise with the needs of the communities we serve.” Melanie Stosik, McLaren Health Care’s director of provider recruitment, stressed that this is an issue that most in the health care field are dealing with and said that the Detroit area remains an attractive region for employees. “Though the current and forecasted physician shortage is affecting other regions of Michigan, and efforts are focused in those areas, metro Detroit remains a prominent and favorable market to practice medicine, attracting many physicians and limiting the current risk of a shortage,” she said in an email. “For several reasons, metro Detroit has long been a popular region for physicians to practice and establish their careers. Robust graduate medical education programs at our McLaren Macomb and McLaren Oakland
When your heart and faith are tied to a community, in 2017. Creating exciting, in-person events has become a you do everything you can to lift it up — in prayer, and hallmark of Pullins’ outreach strategy. in health. The ministry’s over-arching purpose is to educate, Such is the mission behind Southfield’s One Body encourage, and equip people in every aspect of their lives. Unified Ministries, and the upcoming “It’s Nothing Like This calling includes all aspects of the human experience; My Health” community forum planned for Saturday, May from focus one’s spiritual walk, to their mental health and 27 at Catalpa Oaks in Southfield. . maintaining physical health. “I have been a Southfield resident since Pullins said all ages are welcome to 1976. I grew up around here attending attend the forum, which will include junior high and high school, and I want to demonstrations and presentations about bring a message to our community that we financial planning, fitness and stretching, can have everything we need right here in healthy eating, and important health the city of Southfield,” said Sherry Pullins, screenings, all designed to improve your an evangelist and teacher at Triumphant body, mind and soul. Life Christian Church in Highland Park, “At some point, teenagers will need to and the director of One Body Unified know how to be healthy, as well as those Ministries. that have paved the way, to continue to Sherry Pullins One Body Unified International stay healthy,” Pullins said. “I am hoping Ministries was inspired by the song, “Do Something” by that those attending will have a clear understanding of Matthew West. Sherry believes God was talking to her where they stand as far as their health insurance, as far as through this song and soon begin her outreach ministry. their health, and as far as what they can take with them and She has become committed to creating positive change in continue to progress with.” the community. Pullins added, “It’s really about being whole.” She began to put the ministry’s board members “The ministry is about reaching out and helping people together with her Pastor, Apostle Joseph Hobbs in 2016. in any area of health that they would like to be more They celebrated their new calling by hosting an outdoor educated on,” she said. concert at Transforming Life Ministries that summer to The Health Forum hosted by One Body Unified gather the community to hear about the “good news” of Ministries will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jesus Christ. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Catalpa Oaks Pavilion, 27705 They followed the success of the outdoor concert with Greenfield Road, in Southfield. an outstanding “Community Ice Cream and Prayer” event For more information, visit onebodyunified.org.
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The South Lyon Area Democrats pose with their fall 2022 cleanup crew. Photo by Craig Bryson
Bryson explained that the process is simple for volunteers. First, they are welcome to select from any primary road within the county that is available. There’s an interactive map on rcocweb.org that can be accessed by clicking the link on the AdoptA-Road web page. After volunteers have selected their road, they are asked to participate in two out of the three cleanups. The Road Commission gives volunteers safety vests and trash bags to collect the litter. When volunteers are done cleaning up, the Road Commission asks that they leave the bags by the road to indicate that they’ve completed the job, and then the Road Commission picks up the bags. Bryson expressed his gratitude for the volunteers. “We get a less littered road, and the community looks better,” he said. “It also benefits our drainage system so that it doesn’t get plugged with unnecessary trash.” Some of the latest volunteers to join the Adopt-A-Road program this year include Nunmaan Tamil Academy - Learn Tamil, The Home Depot Store 2727/Rochester Hills, and the Southfield Alumni Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Grant Ward, of Grant Ward Surveyors, is a long-time volunteer of the Adopt-A-Road program and adopted Dixie Highway between Interstate 75 and Davisburg Road in Springfield Township, in August 1994, although he’s been cleaning up the roadside for longer than that — he estimates since around 1988. Ward stated that he felt convicted when he was in the Marines and observed the roads becoming littered with ciga-
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rette butts, paper and other trash that people would carelessly discard from their car windows. “I was guilty, and I decided I wasn’t going to be guilty anymore,” he said. “And so, I just quit throwing trash out the window like everybody else. And then, when I saw an opportunity out here, I decided to do it,” he said of the cleanup. While Ward isn’t physically able to clean up his road anymore, that doesn’t stop him from getting the litter picked up. Instead of going out there himself, he hires one to two people to go out there and ensure that the road is cleaned up. “We enjoy it and see that it needs to be done,” he said. “It’s easier to form a committee for cleaning up the environment than it is to pick up a gum wrapper.” Ward explained that when he was president of the Southeast Chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, he used to give away a monthly “Gum Wrapper Award” to someone who saw a job that needed to be done and did it. For Southfield residents looking to get involved in an even more local cleanup initiative, Pat McLamore, the president of the Southfield Parks and Garden Club, expressed that they are always looking for longterm or short-term volunteers who want to
help with their beautification and cleanup initiatives that give back to the community. The Southfield Parks and Garden Club welcomes volunteers to partake in volunteer opportunities such as their annual rake day, held every fall for those who need help raking their yard; the Chore program, which is done in partnership with the city to aid low-income elderly or disabled homeowners in maintaining their yard; various litter pickups held on an as-needed basis; and the Community Farm, which is an all-volunteer based project that helps feed those in need in southeast Michigan, located at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Lahser Road. The Community Farm is open for the season and is looking for volunteers to help out 9 a.m.noon Saturdays and 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays. “We have to clean up first, before we get our plants going,” McLamore stated. “So as far as a cleanup, it doesn’t necessarily have to be trash. It can be just getting something started to grow and to help people.” For more information on Oakland’s Adopt-A-Road program, visit https://www. rcocweb.org and search for “Adopt-A-Road.” For more information on the Southfield Parks and Garden Club, visit https:// www.southfieldparksandgarden.org. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
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“When you see them hit the ball, which was really the volunteer hitting the ball, you just look at the joy on the player’s face, and it was like they hit the ball. And they did. Because buddy and player become one. Arms, eyes or whatever deficit someone has, we have someone there to help overcome that. So, I always say when you talk about disabilities, and you look at our players with disabilities, I don’t see the disability — I see the ability, because it’s amazing.” The Miracle League offers noncompetitive teams for ages 4 and up and competitive youth teams for individuals in their late teens and even early 30s. The teams fill up with around 400 individuals every summer and fall. Every year, the Miracle League draws in 1,200 volunteer slots for “buddies,” who assist the player during the game. “I call this a win-win-win. It’s a win for our players, because they never had the opportunity,” Peck stated. “Now they’re in major league jerseys coming out like all-stars. It’s a win for the community, because people will come to help out, especially kids who aren’t used to being around those with disabilities, so it normalizes things because they get to talking and realize they do a lot of the same things. The final win is for the parents, because of the volunteers out there working with their kids. It gives the parents an opportunity to sit in the stands like a typical mom and dad going to any typical game.” Although, as Peck outlined, this isn’t your typical game of Little League — it’s got a $2 million field, a $30,000 announcer booth, a half-million-dollar restaurant and each player entering to their own bumper music. A game at the Miracle League is an experience. “There’s a feeling that’s indescribable that people get. It’s an uplifting one.” For parents, the Miracle League has
gifted them more than they could’ve ever imagined. Dean Potter is the father of Derrick, who has cerebral palsy and is nonverbal, with mobility issues. None of these things can stop Derrick when it comes to playing baseball. Potter describes his son as the type of kid who’s disappointed if there’s a snow day or a game gets rained out, because he loves school and he loves baseball. “It’s more about the sociability, for Derrick. As he hits the ball and is going to first base, he’s giving people high-fives as he’s running the bases,” Potter joked, adding, “Derrick loves the buddy experience. I don’t know where he gets this from, but he’s quite a flirt. He loves when younger ladies come to help him, and he just lights up. He’s happy as a clam.” Derrick is now 20. He joined the league back when he was around 6 years old. At the time he joined, he was using a walker to help him get around and wearing braces. His father describes feeling somewhat overprotective at first, but then he and his wife eased up when they saw how attentive the buddies were and how inviting the other kids were to Derrick. Potter explained that he and his wife didn’t realize Derrick’s strides until Peck pointed out that at a game last year, when Potter went to help Derrick bat, he pushed his dad away as if to say, “Get out of here, Dad. I got this.” Potter said that the feeling he got watching Derrick hit the ball by himself was indescribable. The Miracle League of Michigan is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fundraiser, “Bowl for a Miracle,” at 5 p.m. May 21 at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge in Royal Oak to help cover expenses to replace the surface of the field, which after two decades has started to split. Peck explained that this is a crucial fix because it is a tripping hazard to players in wheelchairs or with other mobility issues. “We made the decision to put $450,000 into removing this existing surface. I mean, it’s bigger than scraping the rubber off. We’re going down to the asphalt into the ground.
LEFT: The Miracle League came to Southfield 20 years ago and became Michigan’s first adaptive baseball field. RIGHT: The Miracle League welcomes children 4 and up to join a noncompetitive league, and competitive leagues are available for older kids and young adults. Photos by Stephen Peck
We’re rebuilding the field surface from scratch and redoing the fence. So, in general, what we’re doing is renovating the field for the next 20 years.” For more information on the Miracle League of Michigan, visit https://www.
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pare down what you don’t need. She said the next step is to find drawer space for each category. For small spaces, she said the best solution is to maximize vertical space in any way possible, such as adding shelving units, tall cabinets or stacking bins. “I think it’s best to empty out cabinets and drawers entirely and then reorganize them,” Desmond said. When cleaning, have a garbage bag for trash, a box for items to be discarded and a box for items that don’t belong in that particular room. The latter allows a person to focus on the task rather than run around the house putting things in their designated spots, Desmond said. After the project is done, take the box and put the items where they belong. Items in good condition that you do not want can be donated or sold at a garage sale. Desmond said she recommends donating items to a local charity. “But I only recommend garage sales if you’re the type of person that has the time to commit to doing so,” she said. For those unsure where to donate items, the Macomb County Habitat for Humanity
ReStore, which has locations in Shelby Township and Warren, recently stated that it is in need of donations. “There’s a humongous need for appliances, obviously,” said Erica Bartels, COO of Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. “We don’t typically take dishwashers, but refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, all of those have become a lot harder to come by.” The organization also needs gently used furniture, especially bedroom sets and kitchen tables and chairs. Pots and pans and homebuilding supplies are other items in demand. The store does not accept clothing, bedding, curtains or mattresses. Habitat for Humanity helps low-income individuals to improve their credit scores and get to a point where they can afford a mortgage. Bartels said the ReStore supports Habitat’s mission because a lot of donors give Habitat money to build homes but don’t give money to operate. The ReStore helps to pay for employee salaries, trucks, overhead and more. “We are always here and willing to pick up items,” said Bartels. She said they tend to get more donations in the spring thanks to spring cleaning and then again during the holidays. After disposing of unneeded and un-
wanted items, Desmond said to organize the items being kept. One of the best tools for organizing, Desmond said, is labels. “Really the goal is to clear out the stuff that doesn’t belong and to create categories for homes for your items, so when new stuff comes in, you know where it is supposed to go,” Desmond said. When buying storage items such as bins and baskets, Desmond advises to measure the space first to make sure the items will fit. For those who would rather hire a company to organize their homes, companies such as Utterly Uncluttered, which services Oakland County, not only declutter and organize, but they also can shop for materials and supplies to fit their clients’ homes or use materials and supplies that their clients already own. When selecting a company, find someone whose style you like, Desmond said, as they all offer similar services and generally comparable rates. Although she does not state her prices online, she said that organization companies generally charge somewhere between $50 and $150 per organizer per hour. She said she generally sends two to three organizers to a home at a time. Desmond, 33, a married mother of one, founded her company in 2019 after she realized that she enjoys creating organization and
that doing so is very marketable. She said she started by organizing for family and friends, and the business expanded from there. “I love helping other people and feeling like everything I do daily has a purpose,” said Desmond. Today, Desmond has six employees and services four to five clients per week. “It’s a very common need, so there are all varying levels of clutter. Just because somebody doesn’t have a lot of clutter doesn’t mean they are not looking for an organizing service,” Desmond said. “There’s the element to it where we help people go through their belongings and figure out what to keep and what to get rid of, and there’s also that element of taking a space to the next level and making it look really beautifully organized. So there are all varying levels of need, and it all just really depends on what someone is looking for help with.” For more information on services provided by Utterly Uncluttered, visit utterlyuncluttered.com or call Desmond at (248) 218-0088. To donate to the Macomb Habitat for Humanity ReStore, call (586) 263-1540, ext. 110, or email info@macombhabitat.org. Habitat will pick up donations free of charge, but donations to help cover gas costs are always welcome.
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SOUTHFIELD — Within the past month, there has been a series of home invasions in Southfield, including ones in these locations: • The 18000 block of Greenwald Drive. • The 19000 block of Nadol Drive. • The 18000 block of Nadol Drive. • The 20000 block of Westland Drive. • The 21000 block of 8 1⁄2 Mile Road. • The 15000 block of Mount Vernon Street. • The 28000 block of Walnut Grove Lane. Due to the multitude of home invasions in the area, the Southfield Police Department advises residents to let a trusted neighbor know when they are not going to be home, be cautious about who they let in their home for service and repairs, and to contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free home security inspection at (248) 796-5409. In the case of the home invasion in the 19000 block of Nadol Drive, police re-
sponded to a call at 5:07 p.m. April 9 regarding a suspicious vehicle in the driveway. A man approached the door and began banging on it and tried to get in, but didn’t say anything. When officers arrived, they located a blue Lincoln Town Car parked sideways in the driveway. The vehicle was unoccupied and running. Officers located the driver of the vehicle walking down the street. When questioned, the subject could not explain why he had left his vehicle running and denied banging on the residence’s door. The subject appeared to have some mental health issues, but since there was no damage done to the door, he did not meet the criteria for commitment. Police ask that if anyone observes this individual in their neighborhood acting suspiciously, especially during the late night or early morning hours, they contact the police immediately. He is described as a 42-yearold Black man, around 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 213 pounds.
was taken from the vehicle. The second vehicle was a silver Nissan Titan, with damage done to the passenger side mirror. The entertainment system was stolen from the front dashboard, and the passenger window had been broken out. The third vehicle was a gray Chrysler Voyager, with a broken-out driver’s window; it is unknown if anything was taken. The fourth vehicle was a red GMC Acadia, with no damage done to the vehicle, most likely due to the fact that the doors had been left unlocked. Miscellaneous cash was taken from the glove compartment. The fifth and final victim was a silver Chevrolet Blazer, with a broken-out passenger window; it is unknown if anything was taken. Currently, there is no suspect information, and the investigation is ongoing.
to the officers that the money was being counted in the back office to be deposited later that day. The person who was responsible for counting the money was called to the front of the store, and while they were gone, the suspect employee allegedly went to the office and stole some of the cash. The incident was observed on store surveillance, and the employee was correctly identified. The officers took the employee into custody for embezzlement of less than $1,000. While searching the suspect’s backpack, police discovered a handgun, though the suspect did not have a concealed pistol license, so they were charged for the weapon violation.
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SOUTHFIELD — Officers responded to a fast-food restaurant in the 22000 block of Greenfield Road for an embezzlement investigation at 7:41 p.m. April 21. An undisclosed amount of cash allegedly had been taken by an employee still on the scene when the officers arrived. The manager and witnesses explained
SOUTHFIELD — A 16-inch hole was cut in a board that was securing a window from a previous breaking and entering at a business in the 20000 block of West Eight Mile Road at 2:28 a.m. April 26. Officers were dispatched to the business on an alarm. The alarm company was monitoring the cameras and observed a male inside the store wearing a gray hoodie, and dark pants and shoes. Officers saw a large window to the left of the main entrance
SOUTHFIELD — Five vehicles in a commercial lot located in the 23000 block of Northwestern Highway were broken into between 12:01 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. April 17. The first vehicle damaged was a black Chevrolet Silverado, with the passenger window broken out. It is unknown if anything
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door that was boarded up from a previous incident. There was a freshly cut hole in the board, large enough for someone to fit through. Officers cleared the interior of the building, and no one was located inside. Store surveillance shows the suspect approaching the store at 2:09 a.m. He plugged in an extension cord and is seen using an angle grinder and cuts the hole in the plywood covering the window. At 2:18 a.m., the suspect climbed through the hole and entered the store. He brought in the angle grinder and plugged it in behind the cash register counter. He then made a couple of short attempts at cutting open the door to the safe. He was unsuccessful at opening the safe. He then grabbed a plastic bag, walked out from the counter and selected an unknown amount of food, which he put in the bag, then exited the store by unlocking the front door at 2:21 a.m. The suspect was last seen walking south towards Eight Mile Road. The suspect was described as a male of average height, with a thin build. He was wearing a dark mask covering his face and neon yellow gloves.
knife from his pocket. He was then escorted to the principal’s office. The student’s parents and the police were called to the scene. Officers took possession of the knife and spoke to the student’s parents, who were advised of the situation, and the juvenile was turned over to them. Further investigation revealed that the student did not make any threats with the knife. He stated that he had found it. Officers and faculty checked the student’s backpack and his assigned area in the classroom. Nothing else was located. The dean advised that the student would be suspended for 10 days, and a hearing would be held to determine if he would be expelled. Child Protective Services was notified of the incident, and the case was forwarded to the county Prosecutor’s Office for review. — Kathryn Pentiuk
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SOUTHFIELD — A fifth grade student at a private academy on Code Road was reported to be in possession of a knife at 1:59 p.m. April 18. Officers were dispatched to the school, and an investigation revealed that the dean of the school had been in the hallway and observed a student out of dress code. While speaking with the student about his clothing, she saw a bulge in the pocket of his pants. The student was asked if he had a knife in his pocket due to the shape of the object. The student proceeded to remove a folding
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students). This translates to a decline in the number of nursing faculty and advanced practice nurses, which means that there are fewer educators to educate and train future nurses.” Solutions to the issue will likely take time and include growing the number of those entering the health care field from the ground up. “In my role as an interim dean, I meet with representatives from different health care systems and hospitals. We frequently discuss potential solutions. We think collaboratively and innovatively,” said Kridli. “For example, we recently developed an agree-
ment with Corewell Health, The Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, which is a grant from Corewell Health for $20.7 million to increase the number of students in our pre-licensure baccalaureate program. Through our Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, nursing students can receive up to $20,000 per recipient of grant funding. This funding is available to Accelerated Second-Degree BSN or Basic BSN students admitted to our School of Nursing. The students would have to commit to work for Corewell Health for two years upon graduation. … We also recently got approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing to expand our program. … We can now accept 99 additional students per year.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Council Members: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Administrator Fred Zorn, and City Attorney Dawn King. APPROVE Appointment of Charles Woodward – Building Official APPROVE Appointment of Charles Woodward – City Constable APPROVE Appointment of Thomas Paison – Deputy City Planner APPROVE Regular and Joint Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2023 APPROVE Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan APPROVE Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2021-2026 Five Year Consolidated Plan ENACT Ordinance No. 1769, Council-initiated Zoning Ordinance APPROVE Unexpended American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds AUTHORIZE Continuance of Design Development and Construction Documents for Beech Woods Park APPROVE Proposed 90-Day Extension of Moratorium Regarding Outdoor Ice Chest within the City APPROVE Naming Front Walking Loop (Oval) in Recognition and Honor of Former Councilwoman Barbara Talley APPROVE Moratorium on Requests for Naming Rights until Further Notice APPROVE Receipt and Filing of Proposed Budget for FY23-24 The meeting adjourned at 9:36p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com. Allyson Bettis City Clerk 0442-2319
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PUBLIC NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 1769
CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE
An Ordinance to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Article 4, General Provisions.
To The Qualified Electors of the City of Lathrup Village NOTICE is hereby given that Nomination Petitions and Affidavits of Identity may be picked up in the City Clerk’s Office for the elective offices of Three (3) Councilmember positions. The expiration date for filing Nominating Petitions and Affidavits of Identity is Tuesday, July 25, 2023, by 4:00 p.m. to City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 Kelda London City Clerk 27400 Southfield Road Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 (248) 557-2600, ext. 226
THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS: 1. THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 5.22-3 OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (ODD) MAP 1: NORTHLAND OVERLAY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: DISTRICT PLAN MAP, ARTICLE 4, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: Map 1: Northland Overlay Development District: District Plan Map (Amended – Ordinance 1676 – 6/29/17)
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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 8, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Council Members: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: Lloyd Crews. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Planner Terry Croad, and City Attorney Dawn King. Approve Joint Resolution Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month Approve Joint Resolution Recognizing Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Approval Purchase of Rescue Task Force Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the Fire Department Authorize Purchase of Replacement Fire Hose for the Fire Department Approve Bid for Denso Drive Reconstruction (Job No. 2381SFLD) Authorize Purchase of Zero-Turn Exmark Lawn Mower for Park Services Approve Reimbursement Agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for 2023 Season Street Sweeping Services Performed by the City on County Roads (2023 Summer Maintenance Agreement) Authorize Purchase of De-Icing Salt Approve Bid for Uniform Services – Public Works Approve Proposed Sale of Real Property – Westland Drive Approve Bid for Tree Planting Authorize Agreement with Kimmie Horne Productions, LLC to Arrange the Kimmie Horne Jazz Festival at the Southfield Municipal Campus – August 11 and 12, 2023
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.
Approve Additional Leaking Underground Storage Tank Remediation
KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor ALLYSON BETTIS, City Clerk
Approve Code Enforcement Budget Adjustment for Contractual Weed Mowing and Professional Services Approve Bid for Interior Renovations
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Approve Location Change of Precinct 13 & 14 Yehudah (Schoenals School) to Thompson School
Introduced: 04/24/2023 Enacted: 05/1/2023 Published: 05/11/2023
The meeting adjourned at 9:16p.m. Approved minutes are available on the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com.
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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new boyfriend entered the parking lot. Police said Bozeman then fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle to a residence in the city of Warren, and from there left in a convertible Chevrolet Camaro. At 12:30 p.m., Bozeman was located in the city of Detroit, riding around with the top down on the southbound M-10 service drive, near Seven Mile Road, police said. The Southfield Tactical Crime Suppression Unit initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. While approaching the vehicle, the officers observed Bozeman and his passenger reaching for an assault rifle. In response, the officers fired multiple rounds, striking Bozeman, according to police. He was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased. The investigation is currently ongoing and is being handled by the homicide task force in conjunction with the Michigan State Police. Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
ABOVE: The city of Southfield celebrated Arbor Day April 28 by planting a Kwanzan cherry tree and an eastern redbud, pictured. RIGHT: City Council President Michael “Ari” Mandelbaum, Mayor Kenson Siver and Councilman Daniel Brightwell pose with a Tree City USA banner, showcasing Southfield’s commitment to preserving the environment. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
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$20K in designer clothes stolen from car
TROY — An unknown suspect stole between $15,000 and $20,000 worth of designer clothes from a vehicle parked at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, located at 1525 E. Maple Road, between 8 p.m. and 10:50 p.m. April 2. The passenger-side window of the vehicle had been broken out, and several shopping bags containing the clothes were stolen.
Cash, jewelry stolen from home
TROY — Cash and jewelry were stolen from a home in the 5200 block of Church Hill Drive between 3 p.m. March 25 and 9 p.m. April 5. Police said that an unknown suspect forced entry into the home via a bedroom window while the residents were out of town.
ATV stolen from garage, later recovered
TROY — A four-wheel all-terrain vehicle was stolen from the garage of a home in the 3200 block of Ellenboro Avenue. The theft occurred between 3 and 6:13 a.m. April 6. Police said that the vehicle had been recently listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and the keys were left with the vehicle. The four-wheeler was later recovered by the Michigan State Police.
Mailbox robbed in Troy
TROY — A resident in the 2700 block of Roundtree Drive notified police that they observed a man standing near a set of multiunit mailboxes and also heard loud noises coming from that direction between 8 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. April 6. Later that evening, the same resident called the police after seeing a rectangle had been cut into the box and there were metal shavings on the ground. Officers investigated and confirmed the mailbox had been emptied.
Sisters robbed in the rain
SOUTHFIELD — A woman said that she and her sister were walking out of the east side of an office building in the 23000 block of Greenfield Road to her sister’s Buick Enclave at 4 p.m. April 3, and due to the heavy rainfall at the time, she was using the front side of her jacket to shield her head from the rain. As they were walking to the vehicle, she heard her sister scream loudly, and she then saw an unknown man in all black snatch her sister’s purse while holding a gun in his hand. The suspect then fled to a white Ram pickup with tinted windows and chrome wheels.
The sister stated that they had been at a jewelry store prior to the incident getting jewelry cleaned. She reports that while they were walking to her vehicle, an unknown man drove up behind her, got out of his truck and approached her with a handgun. He pointed it at her and took her Gucci purse with cash, a credit union card and a necklace. The surveillance video from the office building confirmed the incident, and the investigation was ongoing.
Stolen vehicle found in ditch
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Sometime between 7 p.m. April 12 and 5:28 a.m. April 13, a vehicle was reported to be stolen. It was then found in a ditch at Lochaven Road and Odessa Drive. The stolen vehicle is a white 2018 Subaru Impreza. The owner of the vehicle reported that she last saw her vehicle in her driveway. The keys had been left in the vehicle. The case was turned over to detectives for vehicle processing and review.
Man steals money from juveniles looking to purchase shoes
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a robbery complaint in the 3000 block of West Maple Road at approximately 8:30 p.m. April 11. According to reports, two juveniles were attempting to purchase a pair of Nike Jordan 1 shoes from an unknown male suspect who had posted the shoes for sale on a popular commerce app. The juveniles agreed to meet the suspect in a shopping plaza parking lot to complete the transaction. When they handed the suspect the agreed-upon money, the suspect grabbed the money, ran back to his vehicle and fled the scene. The case is currently under investigation.
Man arraigned after reportedly stealing $600 golf club head
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a store in the 1900 block of South Telegraph Road for a larceny from a building incident that had just occurred April 10. According to reports, a man was witnessed removing a golf club head from the shaft, concealing it, and stealing it from the business. The club head was valued at $629.99. With the help from the Troy Special Investigations Unit, the man was arrested and taken into custody. A warrant for felony larceny in a building was issued by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. The man was arraigned in 48th District Court and received a $25,000 cash bond. He was lodged at the Oakland County Jail.
Man says he accidentally stole groceries
BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to a local store on a report of a retail fraud in progress at 5:57 p.m. April 2. Officers made contact with a 68-year-old Birmingham man who was standing in front of the store with a cart full of un-bagged groceries totaling approximately $288. Employees reported that they had attempted to confront the individual outside of the store before contacting police. The suspect confirmed that he did not pay for the items and advised that he was preoccupied while on his phone and did not intend to steal the items. The individual was issued a citation and was advised to contact the court.
Check altered, cashed in New York
FARMINGTON — An employee of Phoenix Theaters Monroe went into the police station at 2:49 p.m. March 30 to report that a check in the amount of $14,807 had been issued for payment to a business; however, the check never made it to the business and was instead altered and cashed by an unknown suspect in New York. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau.
Restaurants broken into
FARMINGTON — On April 2, at 4:24 a.m., Farmington Public Safety officers responded to Kyma Greek Grill, located at 34635 Grand River Ave., on a report of a breaking and entering alarm. Officers checked the business, but no signs of forced entry were immediately observed. At 5:34 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Ram’s Horn restaurant located at 32435 Grand River Ave. on a report of a breaking and entering alarm. Upon arrival, they saw a 48-year-old resident of Farmington Hills attempting to force entry into the business. The suspect was arrested and is being held, pending charges from the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. Further investigation revealed that the same man was responsible for breaking into Kyma approximately one hour prior, police said.
GPS tracks car theft suspect
FARMINGTON — On April 3, a resident went to the front desk of the police station to report that his vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of a local business. He said that the stolen vehicle belongs to his business and has GPS tracking. He told police that he would contact the appropriate agency if he sees the vehicle moving on GPS. After taking the initial report, Livonia police advised
that they had recovered the vehicle and had a suspect in custody.
Intoxicated man reported at drive-thru
HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, a 50-yearold Detroit man driving a silver 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee fell asleep in the drive-thru line at a business in the 300 block of West Nine Mile Road around 3:15 p.m. April 15. The man allegedly had open alcohol inside the vehicle, and he reportedly failed sobriety tests, with a Breathalyzer result of 0.138% blood alcohol content. He was arrested and released later when sober.
Two arrested after bar fight
ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Main Street for a fight in progress at approximately 1:52 a.m. March 25. An investigation led to the arrest of two people — a 23-year-old man from Shelby Township and a 26-year-old resident of Rochester. According to reports, both were involved in a fight while at a bar, and they were arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. They were taken to the Rochester Police Department, where they were processed and lodged and later released on city ordinance citations.
Deputies recover stolen vehicle, arrest 2 for fleeing and eluding
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Operations Center advised deputies in Rochester Hills of a stolen vehicle traveling on Rochester Road at 5:12 p.m. April 1. When deputies arrived in the area, they located the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed. Deputies initiated a pursuit, which continued until the stolen vehicle left the roadway at Interstate 75 and Wattles Road and came to a rest. The four occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. Pontiac deputies, along with officers from the Troy Police Department, arrived at the scene to assist. Deputies took a 43-year-old man from Waterford Township into custody without incident a short distance from the vehicle. The driver, a 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens, was found in a dumpster and was taken into custody without incident. The two additional subjects were not located. A vehicle inventory revealed stolen tools, knives, suspected narcotics and paraphernalia, a stun gun, and ammunition. The stolen vehicle was impounded. The 43-year-old man from Waterford Township was issued citations and was released. The 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of charges.