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Voters reject $150 million schools bond proposal in Hazel Park

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

HAZEL PARK — During the special election on May 7, residents in the Hazel Park Public Schools district showed overwhelming opposition to a proposed $150 million school improvement bond that would have been paid over the next 30 years.

Out of 2,203 votes cast, 66% said no (1,462 votes).

“I think it’s pretty disappointing, but the democratic process is in place, and we lost two to one,” Hazel Park Public Schools Superintendent Amy Kruppe said the morning after the election. “I think over the next several months, the board members will have to come back and decide the next steps, because our infrastructure issues are still present. There are critical safety needs and crumbling buildings here, 50-70 years old, which will have to be addressed. This bond would have been about investing in our children’s futures, and keeping our students safe, warm and dry.”

Rachel Noth, a former member of the Hazel Park Public Schools Board of Education (2015-22), was part of a group called With Students in Mind, which opposed the bond. She said her group is open to bonds, but that members felt this proposal was poorly communicated, asking a lot of taxpayers without their feedback.

“I’m deeply humbled, and so proud of my community for its attentiveness to handling this issue and making the best decision,” Noth said the morning after the election. “While I can understand (Kruppe’s) concern about the buildings, I think this will allow us to properly plan and have all facets of the community around the table, and to put together a more fiscally responsible bond proposal that everyone in the community can afford.”

In this photo provided by attorney Jack Dolan, Fouts looks over the document in front of Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections employee and notary David Foster, in the blue shirt.

Fouts refutes campaign complaint by Hazel Park city manager

FORMER WARREN MAYOR’S AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY FOR STATE HOUSE RACE IS INVALID, KLOBUCHER CLAIMS

BY GENA JOHNSON AND ANDY KOZLOWSKI gjohnson@candgnews.com, akozlowski@candgnews.com

WARREN/HAZEL PARK — James Fouts, the former mayor of Warren now running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, has responded to a complaint made to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. The complaint was filed by Edward Klobucher, the city manager of Hazel Park. Klobucher claims that Fouts’

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Photo provided by Jack Dolan

CRIME WATCH

Police pursue suspects in damaged vehicles case

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, shortly after 2 a.m. May 14, Hazel Park Police began locating vehicles with damage including broken windows. The vehicles were parked along streets including East Maxlow Avenue, East Pearl Avenue, West Brickley Avenue, East Woodruff Avenue, East Jarvis Avenue, East Evelyn Avenue, East Madge Avenue, East Harry Avenue and East Granet Avenue. Police say it appears someone had been attempting to gain entry and steal items from the center consoles in each vehicle.

While investigating the incident, officers attempted to stop a 2013 Kia Optima, which they believed the thieves were driving. The vehicle sped away and a chase ensued that went into Detroit, where the driver became so reckless that officers lost sight of the vehicle.

The Kia Optima was later discovered abandoned in Detroit. It appears it was abandoned after striking a parked vehicle. Police confirmed that the Kia had been freshly sto-

len from Madison Heights and believe that two suspects were involved.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Hazel Park Police at (248) 5426161.

Stolen vehicle recovery

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox that had been reported stolen out of Detroit was recently recovered in the 31000 block of Stephenson Highway.

The victim was a Detroit resident, age 54. The suspect remains unknown. An investigation was ongoing.

Money taken from purse

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole $950 from a purse of an employee at a business in the 27000 block of Dequindre Road while it was left unattended sometime between 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 8.

The victim is a St. Clair Shores resident, age 53. Police were investigating.

Larceny from vehicle

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect

broke the rear window of a 2017 Kia Forte while it was parked in the 32000 block of John R Road between 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 12, stealing shoes and other items.

The victim is a Sterling Heights resident, age 23. An investigation was ongoing.

Phones stolen

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole an iPhone from a 2018 Chrysler while the vehicle was parked in the 32000 block of John R Road sometime between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. May 4.

The victim is a Washington Township resident, age 36.

On the same day at around 2 p.m. in the 1000 block of 14 Mile Road, an unknown suspect stole an iPhone from a room where a Romulus resident, age 34, was staying. Police were investigating.

Vehicle vanishes

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, a black 2023 Mercedes Benz was stolen from the 26000 block of Brettonwoods St. between 7 p.m. May 3 and 7 a.m. May 4.

The victim is a Clinton Township resident, age 33. The investigation was ongoing.

Wallet, keys taken

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, someone stole a wallet and house keys from a 32-year-old Madison Heights resident and used a credit card to commit fraud somewhere in the 26000 block of Groveland St. between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 1.

The victim is a Madison Heights resident, age 32. The suspect is 31 years old and known to the victim. The theft allegedly occurred during an argument. Police were investigating.

Prescription fraud

MADISON HEIGHTS — According to police, an unknown suspect claiming to be a nurse recently contacted a pharmacy in the 32000 block of John R Road, attempting to pick up prescription for drugs.

The attempt was denied when the pharmacist contacted the doctor’s office and confirmed the prescription to be fraudulent. Investigations were ongoing.

If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 585-2100.

— Andy Kozlowski

Last phase of ‘Restore the Reuther’ project begins in 2025

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — Hot off the heels of the massive “Modernize I-75” initiative that ensnarled traffic in and around Madison Heights for years, the Michigan Department of Transportation is finalizing plans for the last leg of another freeway project.

Promising greater safety and efficiency along Interstate 696, the third and final phase of the “Restore the Reuther” project is set to begin next year and continue through 2027, spanning Dequindre and Lahser roads. During 2025 and 2026, eastbound I-696 will be

closed and traffic will be detoured via southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Freeway) and northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696. Westbound I-696 will remain open, with periodic lane closures during both years.

In 2027, eastbound and westbound I-696 will be open with periodic lane closures on both sides to complete bridge work and restoration of the freeway. In addition, lane closures and bridge closures will be required on cross streets within the project limits during bridge construction.

Diane Cross, spokesperson for MDOT, said any

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Sisters-in-law

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akolowski@candgnews.com

HAZEL PARK — Free and affordably priced items await buyers at locations across the city of Hazel Park the weekend of June 7-9. For sellers, it’s also a chance to make money while decluttering the home and keeping items out of landfills.

Vendors are currently signing up for the Hazel Park Citywide Yard Sale & Freecycle. The map of participating locations can be found at hpsale.carrd.co (not “.com”).

At press time, nearly 100 sites were already listed. Most are residents operating out of their yards and driveways, but there are also other venues such as a local church and the public library.

Organizers said that they plan to promote the event during the Hazel Park Memorial Weekend. Participation is free, and those interested can also opt for phone or email notifications with updates about the sale. Once a vendor is signed up, their location will be added to the map within a few days.

The citizen group Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrich-

Margaret Donnelly, left, and Kathryn Ellywicz prepare to post signs promoting the Hazel Park Citywide Yard Sale & Freecycle, set to take place at locations across the city the weekend of June 7-9.

Photo by Liz Carnegie

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Next year marks the beginning of the final phase of a freeway reconstruction project that will run along I-696 from Dequindre to Lahser roads.

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Local woman’s lip bitten off in Hazel Park assault case

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

HAZEL PARK — A local woman had to have part of her lip reattached following an incident where her boyfriend allegedly bit her.

The suspect is Troy Marcell Williams, 29, of Hazel Park. He was arraigned in the 43rd District Court on May 7, charged with assault with intent to maim — a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison — and domestic violence third offense, punishable by up to five years.

At press time, Williams was in the process of receiving a court-appointed attorney. He was being held on a $50,000 cash bond in Oakland County Jail. As part of the bond conditions, if he tries to pay the bond, he is prohibited from contacting the woman or returning to the house where the incident reportedly occurred, and if released from jail, he must also wear a GPS tether.

He was already on probation for a second domestic violence case in Madison Heights, and for aggravated domestic assault in a Macomb County case, although it was unclear whether those cases also involve the same woman. Williams was previously con-

victed for assaulting and resisting police, as well as for a retail fraud case and two other cases involving drugs.

The attack allegedly occurred in the 23000 block of Carlisle Avenue in the afternoon on May 4. Hazel Park dispatchers received a call from the victim’s mother. The woman lives near the victim and had received text messages from her daughter telling her that there was an emergency.

When police arrived at the scene, they found the mother and daughter, 29, standing across the street from the victim’s home. The victim was using a towel to nurse a wound to her face, and she struggled to speak to the officers.

Police quickly learned why: a piece of the victim’s lip had been bitten off. The victim’s mother had reportedly recovered it, placing the piece of lip on a tray of ice to preserve it. The victim was taken by paramedics to a local hospital, where the lip has since been reattached.

The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Police said Williams initially claimed that a dog had bitten his girlfriend, but that there was allegedly no evidence to support his story.

Williams and the woman live together at the home, and police said the victim had recently returned to Hazel Park after being away with family. The victim reportedly told police that she and her boyfriend had been arguing when she asked him to leave, at which point he refused and attacked.

When asked how the altercation played out, Hazel Park Police Chief Brian Buchholz said they were still investigating.

“That’s one detail I don’t really know right now. It wasn’t described to us in detail how exactly it happened,” Buchholz said. “It may have happened quickly, and she may not have realized what was going on. But that type of assault is just not common, for someone to bite another person’s lip to the point of pulling it off their face. It’s just crazy.”

The chief said that the victim has been recovering.

“She is out of the hospital now, and doing pretty well,” Buchholz said.

He added that help is available for vic-

tims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Signs of domestic violence include not only physical violence but also psychological violence, such as using fear tactics to control what a person is allowed to do. The forms of abuse can even extend to one person tightly controlling the finances of another or isolating them from their family and friends.

“There are resources available outside of the police department that can help not just women in these situations, but any victims of domestic violence. For example, there is HAVEN in Pontiac,” Buchholz said.

He noted that sometimes it’s difficult for victims to reach out for help because they fear retaliation by their abusive partner. But police departments can handle such calls discreetly.

“If people see red flags (in their relationship) and don’t know where to start looking for help, they can call their local police department, and we will help connect them to the right resources,” Buchholz said.

Hazel Park police can be reached by calling (248) 542-6161. HAVEN of Oakland County, located at 801 Vanguard Drive in Pontiac, can be reached by calling (248) 334-1284.

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Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade

MADISON HEIGHTS — The 2024 Madison Heights Memorial Day Parade will take place Saturday, May 25, the weekend before Memorial Day. The procession will begin moving at 10 a.m., departing just south of Wilkinson Middle School, 26524 John R Road.

From there, the parade will proceed north along John R Road to 11 Mile Road, at which point it will turn right and continue down to Madison High School, 915 E. 11 Mile Road. A memorial service will follow, honoring both fallen members of the military and surviving veterans.

The parade itself will feature new elements this year as well as returning favorites such as a giant American flag carried by local Boy Scouts, and other veterans and community groups from around the area.

Hazel Park Memorial Weekend

HAZEL PARK — The city of Hazel Park will hold its Memorial Weekend festivities May 24-27 at Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Ave. The event will feature a carnival and live music. Attendees can also see the newly completed playscape.

The parade will take place May 27, starting at 10 a.m. at Hazel Park Junior High School, located at 22770 Highland Ave. The procession will arrive at the Hazel Park Community Center, located at Green Acres Park.

For more information, call Hazel Park Recreation at (248) 547-5535.

Summer reading starts with ‘Animal Magic’

HAZEL PARK — The summer reading program at the Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, begins Tuesday, June 11, with two showings that day of “Animal Magic.”

The presentations will take place at 3:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., featuring exotic rescue animals presented by Mark Rosenthal, a Nickelodeon “Entertainer of the Year.”

Rosenthal will share interesting facts about each animal, as well as hilarious stories about them from around the world. He will also give attendees a close look at each specimen. For more information, call the library at (248) 546-4095.

PRESCHOOL NATURE PROGRAM

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, will hold its Preschool Nature Program from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7. Designed for preschoolers ages 3-6, the program will feature a storytelling session and a related hands-on, naturebased activity.

The featured book is “Over in a River, Flowing Out to the Sea.” The cost is $5 per child, and preregistration with payment is required by calling (248) 858-0916 weekdays, or (248) 585-0100 during nature center hours.

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FALLEN GIs REMEMBERED AN OCEAN AWAY

DETROIT SOLDIER’S REMAINS STILL MISSING

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Each time Bart van der Sterren visits the Netherlands American Cemetery, he places a bouquet of fresh flowers at the Wall of the Missing.

The heartfelt gesture honors the memory of U.S. soldier Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe, a Detroit native who went missing in November 1944 during World War II. His remains have never been found.

Van der Sterren, a resident of Schinveld, Netherlands, is among many volunteers who have adopted American GIs buried at the cemetery, located in the European town of Margraten, Netherlands.

Approximately 8,300 U.S. military service members killed in combat during Operation Market Garden and the Allied push into Nazi Germany are laid to rest there. Also remembered are the 1,700 soldiers whose names are listed on the Wall of the Missing, including Wolfe’s. The cemetery was built on land where the U.S. Army’s 30th Infantry Division liberated Dutch citizens in September 1944.

Rows of crosses — each etched with a deceased soldier’s name, rank, unit, hometown and date of death — line the cemetery’s open fields. Each headstone, along with displayed flags of America and the Netherlands, pay tribute to the U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Dutch people constructed the cemetery to show their gratitude to the U.S. troops who liberated their country during wartime. The cemetery officially opened July 7, 1960.

“It is important that people around the world, especially America, read that these young heroes did not die in vain, but for our freedom more than over 78 years ago,” van der

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Sterren, a World War II buff, said via email.

Through the Margraten Adoption Graves Foundation, volunteers can adopt an American soldier. Currently, all the graves and names of the Wall of the Missing have been adopted. Because so many people want to pay tribute to the soldiers, sometimes there is a waiting list to adopt. Volunteers bring flowers to remember the service members and also conduct research on their own to learn more about their lives. Van der Sterren said a visitors center was built recently, which he described as “beautiful” and “worth a visit.”

Van der Sterren, 58, who speaks Dutch, German and English, lives about 40 minutes from the cemetery. He visits it four times a year. Each year, a ceremony in honor of the U.S. Memorial Day is held. This year’s event is scheduled for May 26, one day before the official holiday.

This past winter, van der Sterren contacted C & G Newspapers after an article appeared in the Eastsider about someone with a last name that is similar to a soldier buried at the cemetery. He wanted to know if there was a connection, but there wasn’t.

However, there was a local tie from across the Atlantic Ocean because one of the soldiers van der Sterren adopted — Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe — hailed from Detroit. In an email interview, van der Sterren shared details about the service member and the efforts to find his remains, which so far have been unsuccessful.

Wolfe, born in 1913, was a technical sergeant with the 28th Infantry Division, 109th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion Company A. He was last seen Nov. 17, 1944, in a forest near the town of Hürtgen, Germany. He is still listed as missing in action.

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RIGHT: Bart van der Sterren, a resident of Schinveld, Netherlands, has adopted two soldiers, including Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe, of Detroit. Pictured here van der Sterren stands below Wolfe’s name at the Wall of the Missing.

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The Netherlands American Cemetery was built on land where the U.S. 30th Infantry Division liberated the Dutch citizens in September 1944. Photo by Brian Louwers

ABOVE: Detroit native Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe, who has been missing in action since November 1944, is among the U.S. soldiers remembered at the Netherlands American Cemetery.

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Dodge Super Bee 1970 creates a buzZ

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — If you were to dig into Mike Mazelis’ vehicle history, you’d find someone who, at one time, had an interest in off-road trucks.

“I was always going out into the mud and mud-bogging and things like that,” he said. “I was always breaking the truck. Every time I’d come back, I’d have to fix something new.”

Eventually, the Warren resident switched gears and found a new pastime: muscle cars. In 2008, while perusing Craigslist, Mazelis found out about a 1970 Dodge Super Bee for sale in Hazel Park. He decided to check out the car, but when he did, it didn’t look like much.

“It was just a shell. There’s nothing on it but wheels. There’s no interior, there’s no engine,” he said. “The engine, transmission and all these boxes were just next to the car.”

Even though he “didn’t have any tools or knowledge” of restoring the car, he purchased the vehicle anyway.

“Everybody’s like, ‘How are you going to do this?” Mazelis, 51, said. “‘How are you even going to put this car together?’”

Mazelis learned from friends, watched YouTube videos and did plenty of reading to learn how to build the Super Bee.

“I spent almost every day of two years to get the car on the road, learning as I went, buying tools as I went,” Mazelis said. “A lot of trial and error.”

He made the car his own, including the sublime green paint job and addition of comfortable seats.

“It’s got a five-speed manual transmission in there. It had an automatic before. I

When Warren resident Mike Mazelis found his 1970 Dodge Super Bee in 2008, “It was just a shell.” Mazelis created the Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club on social media. The club meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

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affidavit of identity is invalid and should disqualify him from the race.

Fouts is challenging Democratic state Rep. Mike McFall, who currently serves in District 8, representing the cities of Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Highland Park, part of Ferndale and part of Detroit. Both are running in the Democratic primary for the new District 14, which will cover the cities of Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Center Line and part of Warren.

“This was clearly a frivolous complaint. And it’s going nowhere, and I will be on the ballot,” Fouts said. “Why is everybody afraid to let me stay on the ballot? First it was the council, then it was the court, and now it’s Mr. McFall.”

Fouts is referring to the Warren City Council, which filed a lawsuit when Fouts wanted to run for an unprecedented fifth term. Warren’s city charter states the position of mayor is limited to the greater of three terms, or 12 years.

Although Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia ruled Fouts could run for another term because the language on the ballot was not clear, and the information about term limits did not appear in the location where voters mark the ballot, the ruling was overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals, and limited Fouts from running again as mayor.

As for the complaint by Klobucher, the issue is Fouts’ signature on the affidavit of identity. Is the date on the document April 16, or April 19? A date of April 19 would mean Fouts signed in front of a notary. A date of April 16 would mean Fouts did not sign the affidavit in front of the notary, and it was notarized later. In order to appear on the ballot, the document must be signed by all candidates, and notarized in the presence

of a notary before the filing deadline.

“Let’s just have a fair election, and not hide behind shills to do your dirty work for you,” Fouts said, suggesting that McFall and Klobucher are conspiring against him. “It’s clear that he (Klobucher) worked with Mr. McFall. The council hires and fires the city manager. So he is close with Mr. McFall.”

Fouts said that if he’s found ineligible, it will be an automatic win for McFall.

“If I’m taken off the ballot, the voters don’t have a choice. He’s (McFall) unopposed,” Fouts said. “This is a heavily democratic district.”

Klobucher was quick to dismiss the notion that his complaint is politically motivated in favor of his former boss. Prior to his election to the state House in 2022, McFall served as mayor pro tem on the Hazel Park City Council while Klobucher was the city manager.

“(Fouts) can try to characterize it any way he wishes. But again, the question that needs to be answered here is whether the affidavit was materially defective or not, plain and pure and simple,” Klobucher said. “He’s accused me of being malicious, but there is no malicious intent here. We have candidates that Oakland County has removed in the past because they filed defective affidavits of identity. No one is above the law, so it’s up to (Fouts) to make his case now.”

McFall said he doesn’t want to get involved in drama.

“I’m just focused on serving the people of my district,” McFall said.

He added, “And I’m hoping I will be afforded the opportunity to continue serving the people and bringing resources back to our district.”

In a statement, Fouts’ attorney Jack Dolan said Klobucher’s complaint is baseless.

“The assertion that Mr. Fouts signed his affidavit (April 16) outside the presence of the notary, who then later notarized

on the 19th, is completely without merit,” Dolan stated. “This also appears to be malicious, as no attempt to contact the notary by the accuser has occurred. The accuser is misidentifying a ‘9’ as a ‘6’ on the form.”

Dolan noted that the ‘9’ on the form is a partial circle with a short stem on the right side.

He also had verification of Fouts’ digital appointment card, which stated “Friday, April 19, 2024, 11:30 a.m. (with the) Bureau of Elections.”

In addition, Dolan contacted the State Board of Canvassers with an email from the notary, David Foster, in which Foster states that Fouts’ signature was notarized April 19. The email also includes a picture of the notary with Fouts, where Fouts is reading the document.

In an email from Foster to Dolan, Foster stated, “I served as the notary, and the candidate James Fouts signed the affidavit of identity in front of me. This all occurred on April 19, 2024. In the photo that was taken of this process on April 19, I am the individual in the blue shirt for identification purposes.”

Fouts is also concerned that the state didn’t notify him about the complaint in a timely manner. The complaint with Klobucher’s signature was dated April 30. According to Fouts, the envelope with the complaint inside was postmarked May 7, and he received it in the mail May 9. In the letter, he was instructed to respond by May 8.

“I think there needs to be better procedures regarding notification and your right

to know,” Fouts said. “That’s pretty late.”

In an email to Dolan from the Bureau of Elections, regulatory manager Adam Fracassi stated, “I am not sure what happened with the mail, but we put it in the mail on May 2.”

Dolan added, “The state said (Fouts’) response to the complaint would be accepted.”

Klobucher, for his part, said that it’s only fair to point out what he feels is a clear discrepancy in the affidavit that was filed.

“Look, this just is what it is. You look at the affidavit, and it clearly looks like the dates don’t match between his signature and the notary’s signature. Also, he clearly failed to properly identify the county in which he ran before. Obviously, Warren is not a county,” Klobucher said. “Other people have been removed from the ballot for filing affidavits that were inaccurate or improper. And his status (as the well-known former mayor of Warren) is irrelevant.

“The question that the state will take into consideration is whether the affidavit was filed properly or not properly,” he continued. “And certainly, given the fact that it appears from looking at it that the dates don’t match up, well, that is a matter that will have to be determined by the state.”

Reached for comment on this story, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State declined to comment on the matter pending the completion of the review process and a final determination by the Bureau of Elections.

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added the wheels that I wanted. I added some suspension upgrades. That’s a custom hood that’s on there. It’s a steel hood with a fiberglass scoop,” he said. “I’m still modifying, adding parts, doing things to the car. People that have classic cars, they always say they’re never done because they’re always fixing things.”

One change Mazelis recently made was the engine.

“The car had a 440 six pack in it. That was getting pretty tiring,” Mazelis said. “I recently put a 512 cubic inch stroker engine in there, so it makes 650 horse (power). At least 600.”

Mazelis’ main goal was to drive the car

as much as possible. During the summer, most Sundays are spent cruising Lake Shore Drive with his wife, Stacy; daughter Alaina, 15; and son Evan, 11. They’ll stop for lunch somewhere or grab an ice cream.

“It’s a special thing. It’s just quality time,” Mazelis said. “I like being able to share it with my family, driving around and going places.”

The eye-catching vehicle has been featured in many shows, including Detroit Autorama. The farthest trip he’s taken in the Super Bee was an 11-hour drive to Wisconsin for a car show.

Looking to connect with other car buffs, Mazelis created the Twisted Axle Car Club on Facebook and Instagram in 2013. At first, 30 people joined the group, and then 70 car enthusiasts came aboard. After a while, the pages went global as they reached car owners

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“Now it’s 50,000 people,” Mazelis said. From that, Mazelis started the Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club on social media. He also has a presence on social media with Dynamic Detroit Mopars on Facebook.

“A lot of these people became my best friends. The car community’s just great, always trying to help each other out,” Mazelis said. “Metro Detroit is very diverse. You have all different kinds of cars, all cars that span decades. It’s just a very rich culture that we have here.”

The Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. All are welcome. Car enthusiasts are also encouraged to check out the website twistedaxlemotorsports.com.

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Inside each cafe there will be a QR Code to see exactly where the donations go in each ZIP code. Each of the franchised locations in Troy, Clawson, Madison Heights, South eld, Farmington Hills, and the Haggerty Rd. Location in Livonia will have unique o ers on each donation over $1. TSC will nish its kicko to summer June 21, which is National Smoothie Day! Via the TSC app, guests will get a free smoothie with any food purchase (excludes sides/kids’ food). is summer also brings back three favorite summer smoothies: Watermelon Mojito, Mango Berry Cosmo, and Island Punch, which will be staying from May 22 until Aug. 20! Come out to celebrate summer, help children and get free smoothies!

Music and entertainment abound at Te Reserve at Red Run

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Picture this: a perfect summer night in Michigan relaxing with friends while listening to your favorite tunes. If this sounds like an enjoyable evening, you need to visit Te Reserve at Red Run. Located in Madison Heights, Te Reserve will host its second annual concert series starting May 22. All concerts will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening and feature unique local celebrity musicians.

• May 22 — Elvis & Friends.

• June 19 — Vanessa Carr.

• July 17 — Rick & Dayna Lieder.

• Aug. 21 — Jef Cavataio.

• Sept. 18 — Te Soul Commission & Kathleen.

“Last year’s concerts were very enjoyable fun,” shared Georgia Forman, community member at Te Reserve at Red Run. “I love them, and I am looking forward to attending again this year.”

Along with music events, community members who live at Te Reserve at Red Run are treated to a variety of opportunities for entertainment and fun through its Trive Program. Te Reserve is known for being a modern, independent living community where people ages 55+ engage in enriching

activities that align with their interests, such as fower arranging classes, outings to local events, educational programs, Cappuccino Clique, happy hour, poker tournaments, Drum Fit and more. “Te art studio also provides community members, and locals, a space to share their talents in painting, ceramics, jewelry design and creative writing — the sky’s the limit!” said Sheri Emery, executive director at Te Reserve.

To keep up with current events at Te Reserve, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/ ReserveAtRedRun. Also, to RSVP for the concert series, or to fnd out more about living — and thriving — at Te Reserve at Red Run, call (248) 776-2000.

Pictured is Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisee Hani Halloun. He owns 22 TSC restaurants in Michigan and Ohio including locations in Troy, Clawson, Madison Heights, Southfield, Farmington Hills and Livonia. TSC nationwide supports No Kid Hungry, a national nonprofit created to help solve the issue of childhood hunger, from May 29 through June 23.

Roderick Campbell, painter & community member at Te Reserve at Red Run

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ment coordinated the sale for years before disbanding in 2023. This year, the sale is being organized by Kathryn Ellywicz and her sister-in-law Margaret Donnelly. Both are young mothers and residents of Hazel Park.

“We married brothers and have become good friends. Our kids are like siblings,” Ellywicz said.

She said their involvement in the sale started when Donnelly sent her a screenshot of a Facebook post where the previous organizers asked if anyone wanted to take over the event.

“Margaret and I have been looking for ways to be more involved in the community, but it can be difficult with us both working full time and raising kids. This seemed like something we could organize in the evenings after our kids went to bed, and that we already participate in,” Ellywicz said. “There are also opportunities to involve our kids, like when we walk in the Memorial Day Parade, or when we gave some fliers to the library.”

Bond

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Officials said that had the bond been approved, taxpayers would have seen no increase in the school tax rate, since the bond would have extended the current millage for the entirety of the proposal for a zero-mill net increase.

The estimated levy this year would’ve been 5.65 mills, which is $5.65 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation. The estimated simple average millage to retire the bond debt was expected to be 9.42 mills. Officials also said that the total millage rate would have declined in time.

By law, none of the funds could have been used for employee salaries. The funds also could not be used for maintenance costs or operating expenses.

The bond would have funded the construction of a new elementary school (71,000 square feet) to replace Webster Early Childhood Center, located at 431 W. Jarvis Ave. The new construction was deemed more cost effective than renovations. The elementary school would have been designed with input from residents. As for the early childhood services at Webster, they would have been relocated to Hoover Elementary.

The bond also would have paid for upgrades at nine other sites, including Hoover Elementary, Webb Elementary, United Oaks Elementary, Jardon Vocational School, Ha-

She said the term “freecycle” is a modern term for keeping items out of landfills by giving them away for free. At press time, at least one-third of participating venues were offering some free items. Vendors will usually set up a table or bin with free items, and shoppers can help themselves.

“There are even a few houses offering all of their items for free. Items that are free will be marked and labeled as such,” Ellywicz said. “We encourage shoppers to ask if they are not sure.”

Sites offering free items are labeled on the map of participating locations at the website.

For sellers, Ellywicz recommends accepting payments in a cash app such as Venmo, Zelle or PayPal, since this allows people to shop even if they don’t have cash on hand. Sellers are also advised to clearly label each item with a price tag. The general rule of thumb for pricing at a garage sale is 10-20% of the retail price.

More information is available by calling or texting (248) 716-4999, or by emailing organizers at hazelparksale@gmail.com.

Ellywicz said that in addition to the

zel Park Junior High, Hazel Park High, INVEST Roosevelt Alternative High, the Ford Advantage Alternative School and Administration Building, and Camp Hazelwood.

New safety and security features would have been implemented districtwide, including the construction or remodeling of secure entrances, new exterior and interior doors with door locks, and new systems for public announcements. There also would have been learning space improvements, including upgrades to lighting, carpeting, furniture, ceilings and restrooms in select classrooms, and a renovated auditorium at the high school featuring a new sound booth, lighting, and upgrades to audio and video systems. The high school also would have received a new emergency generator.

In addition, heating and cooling systems would have been upgraded across the district, including the replacement of boilers at select schools. Roofs and windows would have been replaced where needed. There were also plans to replace the turf, track, bleachers, scoreboard and press box at the high school. Outdoor learning spaces were also planned at select sites.

As for Camp Hazelwood, the plan was to update the restrooms, showers, bunkhouses, lighting, community spaces and outdoor learning spaces. This would have included accessibility improvements made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The proposal was the result of an inter-

benefits of buyers finding deals and sellers making money on unwanted items in an eco-friendly way, the sale also benefits the community by creating awareness for different businesses around the city and driving foot traffic through the area.

She said it’s also a way to carry on the legacy of Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment. Former members of the group have been providing Ellywicz and Donnelly with support, such as materials and connections.

In addition to running the original sale, the group contributed to local parks and promoted beautification of the city. One of the last acts of Hazel Park Neighborhood Enrichment was donating funds to improve the pool at Hazel Park High School for its open swim season — something that the families of Ellywicz and Donnelly enjoy today.

Ellywicz said she’s thankful to have inherited such a popular event.

“We hope to build on that momentum,” she said.

Mary Boertmann is the head of circulation at the Hazel Park District Library, located at 123 E. Nine Mile Road. She said the library will be participating this year,

nal review in 2023, where school administration worked with architectural and construction management specialists to assess the condition of district facilities. Together, they assembled a project list totaling more than $300 million, which was then cut in half to avoid a millage increase, focusing only on priority needs.

Noth said many residents told her the process felt rushed.

“People feel a bit overextended right now with inflation and such. I think if we could vet the process with committees and community input over a longer time frame, we would better understand how much we actually need to spend right now, and not overextend our credit line. Maybe instead of 30 years, we could look at a five- or seven-

with items displayed on the patio. Proceeds there will help pay for library materials and programming.

“We’ll probably have a lot of household items and other things that were donated to us, and many books as well. Sort of like a mix between a garage sale and a book sale,” Boertmann said. “We’re just really excited by it. It’s a good opportunity to bring people into the library. We like to bring in new people. We did one of these a couple years ago — a patio sale to sell picnic tables — and that also went well. So we love to be involved. We always try to be involved in as many community events as we can.”

Hazel Park Mayor Mike Webb praised the event as a beloved hometown tradition.

“The (Citywide Yard Sale & Freecycle) is just a great event. Every year, it’s a huge success,” Webb said. “So many people participate, getting rid of their extra things, making some extra dollars. It’s also great for the community, getting people outside, neighbors meeting neighbors, spending time talking to each other. It’s just a wonderful event.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

year commitment, and pay that off first. We also have concerns about declining enrollment, and about improving our test scores,” Noth said. “We just need to be sure we’re smart about this. We want to have everyone’s input, and make sure everyone feels OK paying an extra 50 cents or a dollar, or whatever.”

Kruppe said the bond would’ve been a good investment.

“I understand it’s a very difficult time, tax-wise, but this would not have increased the tax rate that residents currently pay, and in fact, their taxes would’ve gone down over time,” Kruppe said. “Ultimately, it’s my belief that good schools make good communities.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

I-696

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temporary inconvenience will be worth it.

“Motorists and residents are typically concerned about how they are going to get around during construction. They want to know how they can get to work, school, home and recreational activities. We understand that, as we also share that concern. But we must keep improving our infrastructure,” Cross said via email. “With this investment in new pavement, drainage, pavement markings, signing, traffic signals and bridge repairs, safety will be greatly enhanced.”

Pavement in the project area was first constructed more than 35 years ago, and is in need of significant repairs. The work will also include improved drainage, signage and pavement markings, along with modernized traffic signals on the I-696 service drives, and operational upgrades at the westbound I-696 service drive and the Woodward Avenue and Main Street intersection in Royal Oak.

Other items include improvements and preventative maintenance at 60 bridges within the project limits; among them, the Church Street Plaza bridge in Oak Park that will be removed and replaced in 2025 and 2026. Existing amenities on top of the plaza bridge will be restored, and new amenities will be added, such as pavilions, shade structures and fitness stations.

Once completed, the “Restore the Reuther” project will have made pavement improvements along the entire I-696 corridor from I-96 to I-94.

The first phase was completed in 2018, rebuilding eastbound and westbound I-696 from Dequindre Road to I-94. The second phase, currently underway and ending next year, covers the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-696 from I-275 to Lahser Road in Oakland County.

The overall cost of all three phases of I-696 construction is $655 million, of which the third phase from Dequindre to Lahser roads costs an estimated $290 million. MDOT is funding the project through a variety of sources, including the “Rebuilding Michigan” bond program and the federal “Reconnecting Communities” grant program.

The third and final phase directly impacts the communities of Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Pleasant Ridge, Southfield, Lathrup Village and Oak Park. Many will experience varying degrees of rerouted traffic that local officials worry will take a toll on the shelf life of their roads.

Mark Bliss, the mayor pro tem of Madison Heights, said he wants the state to set

aside funds for impacted communities to repair local roads worn down by increased traffic, and to carefully coordinate construction periods so that local projects — particularly those funded by time-sensitive grants that can’t simply be delayed — can be completed.

“I won’t debate the necessity of infrastructure projects like these … but the problem arises when the state underinvests in our local roads, and then these highway projects divert traffic onto our local roads, putting undue stress on them. Heavy multiaxle trucks that would never drive through our town are now driving on our roads, requiring instantaneous repairs, pothole work that has to be done, and shortening the life expectancy of our roads. Even if it shaves just one or two years off a road that was expected to last 20 years, that’s additional money we’re going to have to find,” Bliss said.

“And it’s also a headache for our residents,” he continued. “Our residents had to put up with the ‘Modernize I-75’ project, where it would sometimes take up to 15 minutes to drive just one mile on John R. That’s a major artery in our town, so when there’s a logjam, it affects every resident here.”

Off the top of his head, Bliss suggested ideas such as the state setting aside 1% of a freeway project’s construction costs to help affected cities make local road repairs.

“But whether it’s extra funding making sure local roads last as long as they should, or more coordination with other layers of government to ensure we’re not doubling up on road projects and completely stalling out cities, we need to get these things figured out,” Bliss said. “The system here needs to be fixed.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

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Zino’s Subs & Pizza is a testament to the enduring power of family legacy, resilience, and passion. Created from the vision of a father and his son, Zino’s began as a humble family venture. “My dad had always loved to cook and serve delicious food for others,” recalls Duane Najarian Jr., current owner and manager. Te fatherson partnership operated on mutual respect and love for food, with Dad mentoring the then-19-year-old to one day take the reins.

In 2017, tragedy struck when the patriarch passed away far too soon, leaving both Duane Jr. and the business unsteady. Stepping up at age 27, Duane embraced his father’s legacy with tenacity. Despite his grief, he stepped into his newly evolved role as a family business owner and began managing the two Zino’s locations with the help of lifelong friends, extended family and his two younger brothers.

Te team ensured that quality continued to anchor their work in honor of Duane Najarian Sr. Even during production issues and shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, they were determined to source the best ingredients possible for their beloved products. Few changes have been made since then, but Duane emphasizes, “We’re always looking for ways to improve our recipes, but we would never, and will never, compromise quality.”

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Te family-owned and operated business takes pride knowing that the quality food they are dedicated to serving does not just satisfy cravings, it creates a chance for connection and joy around other families’ tables.

When asked about the possibility of expanding Zino’s, Duane shared: “I’m content. We have two locations that are excellent at what they do, stafed by people I care about, and loved by their communities. My focus is on maintaining the quality and consistency that have made us successful. I want to ensure that every customer continues to receive the best service and most delicious food we can ofer, while also preserving a work-life balance that allows us to enjoy this journey.”

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Going through the proper procedures, van der Sterren obtained Wolfe’s Individual Deceased Personnel File. Inside the file was a map the captain of Wolfe’s troop drew, indicating his last known whereabouts. It is highly suspected that Wolfe lost his life near the village of Hürtgen, southeast of Aachen, Germany.

Wolfe, 31, “died in his own foxhole during combat. Due to the rapid advance of the Germans, Wolfe and others were buried quickly on the spot,” according to van der Sterren’s research. “At the end of the Second World War, there was heavy fighting here, a battle that was given the name ‘death factory.’ The conditions in this period were extremely miserable due to violent enemy artillery fire that sowed death and destruction.”

With the help of various organizations, including the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, van der Sterren tried to find the missing soldier through aerial photographs, metal detectors and groundpenetrating radar.

“After a week of digging in Hürtgen (in 2018) and finding several hidden foxholes containing ammunition, bullets, mortars, hand grenades and personal military items, we were unable to find Cliffe H. Wolfe,” van der Sterren said.

‘I think it’s so nice to have Cliffe’s memory being honored.’

Wolfe’s family members, including nieces Susan (Wolfe) Miller and Nancy (Wolfe) Jordan, found out about the cemetery through van der Sterren. Their dad (Wolfe’s older brother) was Charles Wolfe, who served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, Charles, his wife Margaret and their daughters lived in Detroit for many years. At one time, Charles served as Detroit Public Schools superintendent. He died in 1990.

Nancy was a toddler when Wolfe went missing and Miller was born in 1947, after the war. When Miller found out about the Netherlands American Cemetery, she put together a book of photos and essays about her uncle for van der Sterren. Although Miller has not visited the cemetery, she stays in touch with van der Sterren.

“I think it’s absolutely wonderful the Dutch people have honored the soldiers all these years. I think it’s so nice to have Cliffe’s memory being honored,” said Miller, who now resides in Rochester, New York. “It

was such a lovely thing to know the Dutch country was taking care of our uncle who has never been found, but are honoring his sacrifice.”

Although Miller never knew her uncle, she felt his presence through the many stories her father and grandparents told. He was an educator at the Merrill-Palmer Institute in Detroit when he joined the Army in early 1942.

“Cliffe sounded like a lovely person,” she said. “I had a lot of pictures of my dad and Cliffe growing up. He was tall and lanky and very handsome.”

Before the Wolfe brothers left for combat, their parents — Miller’s grandparents — moved to a cottage in Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. At Wolfe’s request, his parents lit a lamp every evening at the cottage in the front window until the boys came home.

Wolfe attended Northwestern High School in Detroit and after graduation enrolled at Wayne State University, when it was called Wayne University. According to information Miller obtained from her sister, who lives in Maryland, Wolfe was in a long-term relationship with a young woman in Detroit when he left for the military.

Miller said her uncle had an interest in the Appalachian Mountains and its people. He even built a cabin nestled in Berea, Kentucky. Miller, too, sensed the pain his loss brought to the family.

“The sadness of Cliffe’s death really hung over my childhood,” she said.

‘Now it’s war time.’

As a keepsake, Miller still has the letters Wolfe wrote to his parents while overseas.

“He was a beautiful writer,” Miller said. “His expressiveness was beautiful.”

In one written correspondence dated Dec. 7, 1942 — exactly one year after the Pearl Harbor attack — Wolfe wrote to his parents about the memories he had of opening presents on Christmas Day, including the year the family got its first-ever Victrola.

“Playing that grand music, we were so thrilled,” he wrote, according to Miller. “Now it’s war time. It’s hard to look into the immediate future.”

In another letter entrusted to the keeping of his chaplain, Wolfe wrote, “Dear Mother and Pop: This may reach you if anything happens to me. I hope and pray that when all of this horrible war is over, I’ll be coming home to you. But ahead of me lies a great deal of danger and life is not very highly valued.

“We will be going into a tremendous battle soon and we all know that many will

not live through it. If this should reach you because I’ll not be home, you’ll know, my dears, that my love for you continues eternally in whatever place in the universal realm our Lord has chosen to lead me. I do love you so, Cliffe. “

After Wolfe went missing, the family connected with a liaison officer in an attempt to locate his remains.

“My grandmother wrote 75 to 100 letters from 1945-52,” Miller said. “The military looked so hard for Cliffe and the other soldiers. We know they searched and searched and searched.”

After speaking with the DPAA, there could be another attempt next year to locate Wolfe.

“Hopefully in 2025 another search for

his remains will take place together with the DPAA and he will be found,” van der Sterren said. “In letters to his mother during the war, he wrote that if he died during the war, he would like to be buried in his hometown.”

Along with Wolfe, van der Sterren, who is married and has two grown sons, adopted another soldier named Hans Bermayr, who was killed in action Feb. 26, 1945. His hometown was Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Van der Sterren does not want the members of the U.S. armed forces at the Netherlands American Cemetery to ever be forgotten.

For more information on the Netherlands American Cemetery, visit abmc.gov/ Netherlands.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Two impaired drivers collide on I-696

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BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

MADISON HEIGHTS — Police say two drivers struck each other head on in Madison Heights when one of them drove against traffic on Interstate 696.

The weekend collision occurred early in the morning May 5. Dispatchers received calls around 4:35 a.m. alerting them to a wrong-way driver that crashed on I-696 near Dequindre Road.

According to Michigan State Police Lt. Michael Shaw, the wrong-way driver was behind the wheel of a Chrysler 300, headed eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-696.

The Chrysler 300, driven by a 40-yearold Eastpointe man, crashed into an oncoming Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 52-year-old man from Huntington, Indiana. Both were transported to the hospital with injuries from the crash.

Shaw said that both drivers showed signs of impairment. Police obtained search warrants for a blood draw on each driver. At press time, police were waiting for the test results to arrive from the lab, at which point investigators will submit a report to prosecutors for possible charges.

No one else was injured.

“Over the weekend (of May 5), troopers in the district arrested 13 impaired drivers,” Shaw said in a statement. “There are so many options available to avoid getting behind the wheel impaired.”

Brent LeMerise, the police chief of Madison Heights, said via email that his department has been stepping up road patrols to stop reckless drivers. In 2023, Madison Heights police arrested 169 drivers for operating while intoxicated — nearly one drunken driving arrest every other day.

“When it comes to an operating while intoxicated charge, the first and second offense is a misdemeanor, but a third offense becomes a felony. Add in injuries, and the penalties become stiffer. Fines, court costs and attorney fees will easily be in the thousands. There could be penalties imposed by the court such as reporting probation or an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Your insurance will likely skyrocket,” LeM-

erise warned.

“Imagine what you will have to live with if you choose to drink and drive, and then cause injury to someone,” he continued. “The regret and shame are something that will likely never go away.”

Distracted driving is also a concern. Last month, Madison Heights police participated in a campaign by the Office of Highway Safety Planning, in which the department’s officers wrote 39 citations for distracted driving.

Under state law, distracted driving now includes manipulating a handheld phone while driving, so motorists should use hands-free technology for making and taking calls behind the wheel.

“Unfortunately, as hard as we work to maximize the safety of our community by enforcing these laws, people are still taking unnecessary risks,” LeMerise said. “Before making an irreversible mistake, we ask that motorists consider using available ride sharing, and keep their phones hands-free while driving.”

The chief also noted that OHSP campaigns are funded by a state grant, and there are six to eight each year, targeting different driver behaviors. In addition to cracking down on distracted and impaired drivers, the campaigns also target seatbelt violations and speeding.

David Soltis, a member of the Madison Heights City Council, said he has been increasingly concerned about reckless drivers in the community.

“It’s the idiot drivers who are in a hurry and don’t care they’re endangering others that are the problem here,” Soltis said. “In all my time driving, I’ve never seen it like this. So many crazy drivers on the road, right on your bumper, taking up your rearview mirror. You feel like you can’t slow or stop without them crashing or stopping at the last minute. And when you leave space in front of you like you should, they’re zooming in and out,” Soltis said.

“I appreciate our police patrol officers, but I think we need to be even more proactive cracking down on aggressive and distracted drivers,” the councilman said. “Maybe we could do more to monitor things and stop them.”

Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the City Council for the City of Madison Heights will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan 48071, to consider the following rezoning request:

Rezoning Request No. PRZN 23-02 by Isam Yaldo, 31000 Northwestern Highway #110, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, to rezone one (1) parcel of land located at 1035 W. 12 Mile Road (TM# 44-25-14-127-053) from B-3, General Business district, to M-1, Light Industrial district.

The application and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community and Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online after 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center.

For further information, please contact the Community and Economic Development Department at (248) 583-0831.

Cheryl Rottmann, CMC

City Clerk (248) 583-0826

Published: Madison-Park News 05/22/2024

CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS, OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES

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NOTICE:

Ordinance No. 2198 was adopted by the City Council after the second reading at the City Council Meeting of May 13, 2024. Synopses of said Ordinance is as follows: CITY OF MADISON HEIGHTS ORDINANCE NO. 2198

New Zoning Ordinance and Map

An ordinance to amend Ordinance 571, being an ordinance codifying and adopting a new Code of Ordinances for the City of Madison Heights, to adopt and enact a new City of Madison Heights Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map.

Ordinance 2198 shall take effect May 29, 2024. A full copy of the Ordinance is available on the City’s website at www.madison-heights.org.

Cheryl E. Rottmann, MMC

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Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Madison Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will be held in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 300 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, Oakland County, Michigan 48071 on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following requests:

1. Case # PZBA 24-03: 27376 Barrington Street

REQUEST: The applicant and property owner, Magdalena Biriiac, requests four (4) dimensional variances from Section 10.401 of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to minimum lot size, as follows: Two (2) variances pertaining to the minimum width of a new lot; and two (2) variances pertaining to the minimum area of a new lot. The applicant intends to divide an existing residential parcel into two (2) developable parcels.

The subject property is located at 27376 Barrington Street (tax parcel #44-25-14-476-003) and is zoned R-3, OneFamily Residential district.

The applications and any supporting documents can be viewed during regular business hours at the Community & Economic Development Department. In addition, the agenda item can be viewed online at www.madison-heights.org in the Agenda Center after 4:00 p.m. on Friday before the meeting.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can send your comments via email to: MattLonnerstater@madison-heights.org and your comment will be read into the record at the meeting. Written comments may also be mailed prior to the meeting to 300 West Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan,

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PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday June 10th, 2024, through June 27th, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 PM. Saturday June 15th, 2024 and June 22nd, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with:

a. A valid driver’s license.

b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate.

c. There is a $45.00 OR $100.00 testing fee that will be collected when turning in application.

This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after

and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for

JohnR.andDequindre north of E. 14 mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 Noresumesplease. For more information please contact our web site at: www.pipefitters636tc.org. DF-GCI1062707-01

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MAY 23

Psychosis and the Effects of Substance: Presentation for ages 18 and older, 6-7 p.m., Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 588-7763, madison-heights.org/library

MAY 25

Memorial Day parade: 10 a.m., starts near Cowan Avenue and John R Road, then heads north to 11 Mile Road, then east to Madison High School and concludes with memorial service on football field, volunteers and participants needed, (248) 588-1200, information@ madison-heights.org, madisonheightsparade.org

JUNE 15

Juneteenth celebration: Concerts, food trucks, vendors, educational exhibits, climbing tower, bounce houses, petting zoo and pony rides, noon-6 p.m., Madison Heights Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, (248) 589-2294, recreation@madison-heights.org, facebook. com/MadisonHeightsRecreation

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Play ‘Pokémon Go’: May 23 (Red Oaks Nature Center, 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights), June 6 (Harding Park, 989 Mapledale St. in Ferndale), June 20 (Rosie’s Park, 1111 E. Farnum Ave. in Madison Heights), July 11 (Madison Heights Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road) and July 25 (Red Oaks Nature Center), facebook.com/ hpdlibrary

Fun Fridays: Games, crafts, snacks and movies, 3 p.m. every Friday, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us

Senior card playing: Noon-3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 547-5535, facebook.com/CityofHP

Book clubs: Mind Readers (discussions of self-improvement through self-help books and narrative nonfiction), LitWits (general club for avid readers), Novels & Neighbors (focuses on range of viewpoints and life experiences) and Golden Bookworms (for ages 50 and older), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, find times, dates and more at madison-heights.org/1907/Book-Clubs

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and various book clubs, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us

Hazel Park Garden Club: Workshops and events include Beekeeping 101 (May 22), Organic Weed Management (June 12), Herb Gardening (June 26), Irrigation and Rain Barrels (July 10), Rain Garden (July 24), Harvesting and Biological Insect Controls (Aug. 14), Fruit Tree Pruning and Berries Care (Aug. 28), Harvest Festival Potluck (Sept. 11), Beekeeping 102 (Sept. 25), Composting (Oct. 9), Vermicomposting (Oct. 23), Putting the Garden to Bed (Nov. 13), and Bug and Bat Houses (Nov. 27), noon, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 546-7000, facebook.com/HPBeautification

Speaker Series: Hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders, topics are “For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet” (2 p.m. June 3), “Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists” (8 p.m. June 13), “Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System” (2 p.m. June 20), “A Visit to Deckawoo Drive with Mercy Watson” for students in grade 2 and younger (2 p.m. July 9), “Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth” for grades 3-6 (2 p.m. July 16), “Learning the Power of Poetry” for grades 9-12

Waterford man points toy gun at people

BIRMINGHAM — On May 5 at approximately 3 p.m., officers were dispatched to North Old Woodward and Harmon for an individual in the street waving a fake gun at people.

They found the suspect, a 58-year-old man from Waterford, standing near a restaurant in the 500 block of North Old Woodward.

Police recovered a green-and-red toy gun in a search of the man, and they noticed signs that he was intoxicated. Multiple witnesses at the scene reported seeing the suspect point the toy gun and a phone at passing people and vehicles and pretend to shoot. The suspect was arrested and issued a citation for disorderly conduct.

Novi man causes disturbance

BIRMINGHAM — On April 29 at approximately 1 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 300 block of Hamilton Row, where an individual was causing a disturbance.

The suspect, a 38-year-old Novi man, had previously been escorted out of the business on multiple occasions for disruptive behavior and was no longer allowed there.

A check of records confirmed that Birmingham officers had been called to the business three prior times for similar issues with this suspect. When officers began to question him outside the shop, he caused a disturbance and was arrested and issued a citation for trespassing.

Speeding vehicles flee police

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 8 p.m. April 25, officers on patrol identified two vehicles going approximately 72 mph in a 45 mph zone.

Officers initiated their overhead emergency lights in an attempt to pull over one of the vehicles, which continued to drive beyond the speed limit. The driver was driving recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic, and did not stop for the police officers. An investigation was ongoing.

Bowling bag stolen from unlocked car

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between midnight and 6 a.m. on April 22, an unknown person stole a bowling bag containing the complainant’s shoes and multiple bowling balls from the complainant’s unlocked car in the 200 block of South Wilson Avenue, near East 11 Mile and South Campbell roads.

Man reportedly stops traffic, arrested HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, officers were called to the area of Eight Mile Road and

gate a report of an aggressive man who was stopping traffic while drinking beer. He was stopped by police and found to have warrants.

When told to put his hands behind his back, the man allegedly pulled away from officers and began to flee on foot. An officer stumbled to the ground briefly, but the police were ultimately able to capture and arrest the man. The officer later went to the hospital, having suffered a broken finger.

The suspect, 32, of Detroit, faces a felony charge for allegedly resisting and obstructing a police officer. An investigation was ongoing.

Woman steals beer, baby wipes

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A woman stole beer and baby wipes from a drugstore in the 6500 block of Telegraph Road at 6:45 p.m. April 15. According to reports, a woman loaded two 12-pack cases of Stella Artois beer, two six-packs of Stella Artois beer, and one pack of Huggies baby wipes into a cart and left the store without paying. The suspect was seen loading the merchandise into a U-Haul box truck before leaving the parking lot. Police were investigating.

Man staggering in traffic found with meth

FARMINGTON — Officers were dispatched to a welfare check for a man seen staggering into traffic in the area of Grand River Avenue and Orchard Lake Road at 12:30 p.m. April 26.

Officers made contact with the man and conducted an investigation, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine. The case was to be forwarded on to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for warrant consideration.

Woman calls 911 after truck begins repeatedly ramming her vehicle

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Adams Road and Walton Boulevard for a white Tesla being rammed by a black truck at 5:11 p.m. April 16.

While on 911, a 43-year-old woman from Rochester Hills told police the truck was ramming her vehicle. She stated that the truck behind her began flipping her off, then making gun gestures at her.

She had her daughter in the vehicle and called 911. The truck rammed the Tesla four or five times and drove onto the Oakland University campus. When deputies arrived on the scene they could not locate the vehicle, or the suspect.

Woman reports indecent exposure at gym

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to a

report of indecent exposure at 7:38 p.m. March 30. The caller, a 21-year-old woman from Rochester Hills, told dispatchers that an unknown man who had been on the treadmill pleasuring himself in the presence of other gym members was attempting to leave the gym in a black Dodge Charger.

Deputies located the Dodge Charger in the parking lot, occupied by two males, who were detained and investigated.

The caller was located, interviewed, and provided video of the incident.

Gym managers said they would provide interior video of the incident at a later date.

Per video review, the driver of the Charger, a 23-year-old man from Clarkston, was identified as the suspect. He was transported to the Rochester Hills substation for processing and was released pending further investigation.

Shot fired at condo as man cleans rifle

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to 1600 block of Oneil Circle on a report of a shot fired from a condo at 6:49 p.m. April 19.

The round went through the ceiling of another condo unit. Deputies contacted the occupants of both units. The upstairs resident, a 54-year-old man, said he had been cleaning his rifle and moving it from the kitchen to a bedroom when the rifle went off.

The round went through the floor and ceiling and then fragmented, causing no further damage. No injuries were reported at the time of the investigation. The man was interviewed and released pending further investigation. The rifle was recovered and transported to the police property room. The investigation was ongoing.

Teen throws plate at school security guard, resulting in concussion, stitches

ROCHESTER HILLS — School resource officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Dequindre on a report of an assault at Ace High School at 11:42 a.m. April 15.

School administrators told police that an 18-yearold male student had become agitated in class.

When the principal and security personnel arrived to deescalate the situation, the student threw a ceramic plate toward staff, hitting a 62-year-old male security guard in the forehead.

The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived at the scene and rendered aid to the guard, who was transported to the hospital. He had a concussion and suffered a laceration to the head that required stitches.

The student was taken into custody for felonious assault and was transported to the Oakland County Jail.

Victim drives suspect’s vehicle to police station to file report

SOUTHFIELD — A man stated that he was approached by an unknown male in the 26000 block of Telegraph Road at 7:31 a.m. April 27. The victim perceived that he was being robbed and noticed that the suspect had left his vehicle running with the door open. The victim got into the vehicle and drove it to the police station to file a report.

Driver hits construction equipment

TROY — Officers responded to Coolidge Highway and Wattles Road for a vehicle crash at 2:48 p.m. April 26 in which a Buick SUV had struck a piece of construction equipment.

The driver of the 2017 Buick Encore, a 63-year-old man from Troy, could not explain how he had ended up crashing into the construction equipment in an active construction zone.

Police discovered the driver did not have a valid license, and they noted that his eyes were watery and bloodshot and that there was a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his vehicle.

The driver did poorly on field sobriety evaluations. He submitted to a preliminary breath test, with a result of a 0.193% blood alcohol content.

He was arrested, and the case was turned over to the Detective Bureau.

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