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SOUTHFIELD — It’s hard to imagine Southfield without its iconic cityscape adorned with skyscrapers that draw thousands in and out of the city daily. However, what many who are beckoned to the “center of it all” might not realize on their daily commutes is that beneath the surface lies a rich history of Indigenous people, ties to the Underground Railroad, a hub for mid-century modern design and prominent figures such as the eccentric Mary Thompson, who sold a large plot of her family’s land to the city, which was used to build the Southfield Municipal Campus, and in her will left the remainder of her es-
tate to the city of Southfield or the well-accessorized Jean McDonnell, Southfield’s first councilwoman, who always said, a woman wasn’t dressed properly unless she was wearing a hat. Since 1965, the Southfield Historical Society has been devoted to “preserving the past in order to guard the future” through initiatives such as the 2021 State History Award winner from the Historical Society of Michigan: a permanent exhibit, the “Potawatomi of Southfield,” which is on display at the Town Hall Museum. The “Potawatomi of Southfield” pays tribute to the Native people who lived on reservations that would later become part of Southfield Township. The city of Southfield was also one of the
LEFT: Mary Thompson is pictured at the City Hall groundbreaking in 1963.
Rabbi and Torah Scribe Levi Kagan, from Oak Park, assists Pennie GoldinMichelin, of Rochester Hills, a member of the Chabad Jewish Community Center in Troy, in adding a letter into the community center’s new Torah scroll at a celebration May 21.
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Huron-Clinton Metroparks officials are reminding metro Detroiters that they don’t have to travel too far to appreciate the Pure Michigan wilderness. The metroparks offer a range of outdoor activities across 13 parks, and over 400 miles of paved and unpaved trails. These activities include walking, run-
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NEAR LEFT: “Full Moon,” a Japanese woodblock print, by Nobuko Yamasaki. FAR LEFT: “Perspectives,” an exhibit featuring nine local Asian American artists, held an opening reception May 5.
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SOUTHFIELD — For over 50 years, the Rouge River cleanup at Berberian Woods in Southfield has been a celebration of Southfield’s continued dedication to restoring and revitalizing the river. “The cleanup helps protect this valuable natural resource by removing invasive species that cause impairments to habitat and wildlife in our river system – allowing the river to flow naturally and heal itself, along with affording local residential, education and business communities the opportunity to work together to improve the environment,” said Southfield Storm Water Manager Brandy Siedlaczek. May 20 was also Rouge River Day at the Farmington Hills Nature Center. Every year since 1986, thousands of community members have participated in efforts to clean and restore the Rouge River watershed. This year, volunteers were expected to clean debris in and around the river, remove buckthorn and other invasive species near the waterway, and help with native wildflower plantings and trail maintenance in Heritage Park. Ashlie Smith is the supervisor of the Farmington Hills Nature Center. “Our Rouge River Day is one of our largest volunteer days of the year,” Smith said. “We typically have a large group of volunteers. We like to see close to 100 if we can get a lot of folks out helping out the Rouge River watersheds. We’ve been doing this program quite a few years.”
She discussed the primary aspirations of the outings. “We have a heavy focus on non-native invasive plant removal because that does take a lot (of) effort, energy and number of people to make an impact,” Smith said. “When we’re out there we focus on removing garlic mustard from some of our more sensitive habitats in the park, and without this effort and some other volunteer groups that help throughout the year, we wouldn’t have been able to have as good of a handle on the garlic mustard as we do and our more sensitive habitat areas.” Farmington Hills resident and Nature Center volunteer Lynn Manzi has been a part of multiple outings involving Rouge River restoration efforts. She has observed the events turn into family outings. “People show up with their families, and their kids get involved,” Manzi said. “There’s certain things that they’ll give families and kids to do, and the kids are great at picking stuff up — they’ll pick up some … garlic mustard. … The kids are good at (it) because they got those small hands and they can go in there and get dirty. It’s great.” As nice as it is for volunteers to see immediate evidence that their efforts are yielding positive results, sometimes it takes a while to see the payoff. Smith used garlic mustard removal as an example. “I would say nine, 10 years ago was really when we started seriously tracking where we were removing it and pulling it,” she said. “You really don’t start seeing efforts of pulling the plant until about seven or eight years after See CLEANUP on page 15A
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Law Day Free Legal Aid Event returns after hiatus BIRMINGHAM — Scott Goodwin Law will be holding the 33rd annual Law Day Free Legal Aid Event June 3. This event is returning after a hiatus due to the pandemic. This event will feature a combination of free legal advice and free carnival fun 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adults will have the opportunity to receive free legal counsel from lawyers for all areas of law. “We give back to the community by providing free legal advice and a chance to get legal questions answered in a friendly, pressure-free environment,” Goodwin said in a press release. “To keep kids safer this summer, we hand out free bicycle safety helmets to every child attending.” For children, there will be carnival fun, including bounce houses, face painting, free hot dogs, ice cream and more. Four bikes and Detroit Tigers tickets will be given away as prizes. WMUZ-FM 103.5 radio is a sponsor of Law Day, and WMUZ hosts Chris Stevenson, Bob Dutko, Chris Ayotte and talent from WCHB-AM will make an appearance. The event will be held at 999 Haynes St. in Birmingham.
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Southfield honors Veterans with Memorial Day Commemoration SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield will commemorate Memorial Day at 9 a.m. Friday, May 26, in Southfield Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road. The ceremony will include remarks from Mayor Kenson Siver and Southfield Veterans Commission President Gerald Houston, as well as a keynote address by retired Sgt. 1st Class SFC Ron Cyrus, a program analyst for the Federal Reserve Component Transition Advisory Program. A presentation by the Veterans Commission will honor the late Felix Seldon,
a longtime Southfield resident and Southfield Veterans’ Commission member, with the Veterans Commission Award of Excellence. There will be a performance by Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology, a presentation of colors, a 21-gun salute and the playing of taps by Paul Roache, of Bugles Across America. The Very Rev. Chris Yaw of St. David’s Episcopal Church will provide the invocation and benediction. For more information, contact Southfield Community Relations at (248) 796-5130.
BLOOMFIELD HILLS —According to a press release, JARC, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Bloomfield Hills and dedicated to providing housing and services to people with developmental disabilities, is scheduled to host a free-to-the-community musical theater dance class series in June. The three-part class is one of several “Hobbies and Hangouts” events, a program of “Making Community Connections,” which is meant to bring people together to learn a new hobby and connect with one another, the release states. Participants who join the musical theater dance series will learn a dance routine from a Broadway classic, with all experience levels welcome, according to the release. The series of classes is scheduled to take place 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 1, 8 and 15 at Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills. According to the release, attendees are required to be able to attend all three class sessions and must sign up through Jessica Tierney by sending an email to jessicatierney@jarc.org or calling (248) 940-2607.
MICHIGAN WOMEN FORWARD SEEKS 2023 HALL OF FAME NOMINEES women and girls of tomorrow.” Until July 15, nominations can be made by individuals or groups and can be made in two categories: historical for deceased candidates and contemporary for living candidates. Candidates must have been born in Michigan, achieved prominence within the state or been a resident of the state for an extended period after achieving prominence elsewhere. Women are also allowed to nominate themselves.
Nominations will be judged based on the following criteria: • Distinctive accomplishments or contributions that have been of an enduring nature and further the social, cultural, economic, health, education, and/or political well-being of the community, state or nation. • Service or activity which has significantly advanced the status of women in society. • Ways in which the nominee changed the course
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At a presentation at the Michigan State University Management Education Center in Troy May 16, the Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association said that exciting new advances in Alzheimer’s disease research are in development. The keynote speaker was Dr. Judy Heidebrink, a professor of neurology at the University of Michigan and a member of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, which is housed at the University of Michigan but is a collaboration of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University. “I’m trying to share the excitement we have about some new therapies that are diseasemodifying, meaning they don’t treat symptoms but actually target the direct pathology of Alzheimer’s disease and can make a direct impact in slowing the progression of symptoms,” Heidebrink said. Jennifer Lepard is the president of the Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and hosted the event. “These advancements are amazingly significant,” remarked Lepard. “I’ve been working for the Alzheimer’s Association for 10 years, and up until now we have only had drugs that treated symptoms. Nothing has ever slowed the decline (resulting from) the condition before. With what is in the pipeline, it seems like there is even better news on the horizon.” Heidebrink said that two new therapies are currently being tested, Aducanumab and
Lecanemab. Both target the amyloid proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease and are in the process of approval by the FDA. “The newest therapies are anti-amyloid antibodies, which are antibodies directed against the amyloid protein, which is the main component of the plaques that build up in the brain when someone has Alzheimer’s disease. They exist in an intravenous form, so they are not a pill that you take. It’s an infusion that you get. There is solid data showing that individuals that have symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and have amyloid plaque buildup will see a reduction in that buildup of that plaque with these treatments over time,” she explained. “What was most encouraging recently was that when the amyloid buildup was reduced, progression of the symptoms also decreased.” She added that these are the first major steps in Alzheimer’s research since the early 2000s, but there is some concern that rare patients might have hemorrhaging or swelling in the brain as a side effect, so more research into them is being conducted. Despite the challenges, Lepard said that those in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease are excited about what these steps could mean. “There are new treatments on the horizon, and they are the first treatments that are treating the underlying causes of the disease,” she said. “In order to benefit from these treatments, you need to get a diagnosis and you need to talk to your doctor, so we also are encouraging the public to get that diagnosis. Some symptoms can be something other than dementia and can be treatable, and some peoSee ALZHEIMER’S on page 10A
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BY GREG TASKER olfers, sailors and outdoor enthusiasts have long flocked to the wooded hills and crystal-clear lakes around Traverse City, but in recent years, the Cherry Capital has increasingly become a hot spot for casual and even serious wine enthusiasts. No wonder. Some 40 wineries surround this small, postcard-pretty town, which sits at the base of two peninsulas, each designated as its own distinctive grape-growing region. These wineries on the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas are a huge part of the tourism scene in Traverse City, especially in the summer and fall. What makes this region so special in the vast world of wine? Location. The moderating waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay enable winemakers here to grow familiar European grapes, including chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, cabernet franc and others. The warm waters protect against late spring and early fall frosts. Also worth noting is that the region lies along the 45th parallel, the same latitude as famous wine areas such as the Piedmont region of Italy and the Rhone Valley and Bordeaux in France. Traverse City makes for an easy weekend visit from metro Detroit. To make the most of a visit to the Traverse Wine Coast, as the region has dubbed itself to the wine world, it’s best to do some planning. Hours and tasting procedures vary from winery to winery. Designated trails on each peninsula can help navigate op-
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first cities in Michigan to adopt the Indigenous Peoples Day Resolution in 2018 after the Southfield Historical Society petitioned the city to have Columbus Day changed to honor Indigenous People. The Southfield Historical Society isn’t afraid of uncovering the truth and remains steadfast in its quest to preserve and acknowledge all sides of history, they said. Through their preservation projects, the Historical Society works to provide interpretive and educational programming for people of all ages to further their knowledge and understanding of Southfield’s history. Darla Van Hoey, a former French teacher, has been the president of the Southfield Historical Society for over 10 years. Van Hoey and her late husband, Mike, had always been interested in history and had been involved with the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association for several years, so when a friend recommended that the two
join the Historical Society, they took her up on the offer. Van Hoey reflected on what her involvement in the Historical Society means to her. “I know that when we were taught history, just as we were taught a world language, we didn’t teach it the way it needed to be taught, or the way it needed to be explained and learned. It needed to be done through reenactments, demonstrations and serious research. Just bringing this history to the people of Southfield has been really rewarding.” Around 15 years ago, Laurie Penn, who was working as a reference librarian at the Southfield Public Library, met Rochelle Danquah, an educator and commissioner of the Michigan Freedom Trail. Around this time, Danquah made a groundbreaking discovery: Covenanter Church of Southfield was a station in the Underground Railroad. Through Danquah’s proof, Penn became enthralled with the local history and set up a program at the library for Danquah to present her findings regarding the Covenanter Church as part of the Underground Railroad to the city of Southfield at an open lecture with African American Civil War reenactors that depict the hardships of what it was like to be Black in the Civil War. “The Historical Society’s been around for a long time, but it went into some kind of stasis for a number of years. So now it’s just totally out of control. It’s delightfully out of control,” Penn stated. The Historical Society is headquartered in and operates the Mary Thompson Farm-
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house, which depicts what typical farm life in Southfield would look like at the end of the 19th century. The Historical Society also operates the Town Hall Museum, which was originally built in 1872 but reopened in late 1976 as a museum. The Town Hall Museum is located in the Burgh Historic District, which is also home to original Southfield buildings such as the Methodist Church, built in 1856; the Simmons home, built in 1870; the Park home, built in 1881; a fire station built in 1942; the old Public Services Department building, built between 1947 and 1954; and the gazebo, built in 1988. Tours of these historical sights are available by appointment. For tour, volunteer opportunities or membership inquiries, the Southfield Historical Society can be reached at darvanhoey@gmail.com Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1090.
ple write it off because they think there’s nothing that can be done.” Lepard said her organization hopes to inform more people about these new advancements. “We used to do events like this a lot before COVID. During COVID, we did some virtual events,” she said. “We’re so happy to be back in person. Basically, we do about six across the state a year. We have three this year. We just invite the public in to hear what is going on and what the new developments are in Alzheimer’s research.” One of the major reasons the Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosts these meetings is to remind people that Alzheimer’s is not a hopeless condition and that people can and should speak to their physicians about it. “Sometimes there’s misconceptions and people think there’s no point in knowing if someone has Alzheimer’s because there’s nothing that can be done,” said Heidebrink. “I want people to know that there are therapies that can be effective and might be a foot in the door to even better therapies in the future, so I am hoping events like this will encourage people to talk to their clinicians about whether they are candidates for such treatments or trials.” “It’s not hopeless,” Lepard added. “Even if all these drugs can do is slow the progression, that is more time to live the life you want to be living.”
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Those looking for more information can go to www.alz.org/gmc or call the Alzheimer’s Association’s free number at (800) 272-3900 to ask for advice or information about support groups or local resources. Lepard’s father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago, and she said the emotional toll of that cannot be underestimated. “Alzheimer’s disease affects one in three people by age 85,” she said. “We know people are living longer. This disease can affect anybody. There is no hereditary factor. The saying we have is ‘the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is aging’ and because we are beating other conditions, people are living longer. It affects not just the one with the disease, but it affects
the family and it affects them physically, financially and emotionally.” Heidebrink believes that the next 10 years could be a groundbreaking time for Alzheimer’s research. “On the scale from ‘no progress’ to ‘a cure,’ these treatments fall roughly in the middle,” she said. “These drugs don’t reverse symptoms and they don’t cure people, but they are making progress and are showing that we can intervene biologically and change the course of someone’s progression over time. … I think we’re at the tip of the iceberg with some of these newer therapies.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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Lake St. Clair Metropark, located in Harrison Township, offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as birdwatching, kayaking and hiking, providing something for everyone to enjoy the beauty of nature. Simmet added that the Huron-Clinton Metroparks have kayak and canoe liveries at Lake St. Clair, Oakwoods and Delhi, connecting with Hudson Mills and Dexter-Huron for those looking to get out on the water and log their miles that way. For avid mountain bikers, Simmet recommended Stony Creek as, within the last few years, they’ve added trails specifically for See TRAIL on page 13A
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Trail enjoy the parks and set trail goals. Each metropark has a designated Challenge Trail in which there is a signage kiosk where people can log their miles and post selfies to the leaderboard. Each Challenge Trail earns a badge. Once someone has visited three Metroparks, they earn a custom metroparks insulated lunch bag. If they visit all 13 metroparks, they receive a 2024 metroparks annual vehicle pass, which is a $40 value for residents living in Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. For nonresidents, the value is $45. Huron-Clinton Metroparks Marketing Specialist Hilary Simmet explained that the idea was born out of a community survey that was conducted last year in which they asked what programs and activities metroparks visitors were looking for. One of the common responses they received was the desire for some form of a walking club. “We had a committee and brainstormed about opportunities and what we could do. We wanted to create some kind of trail challenge, but we wanted to make sure that there was an added incentive or something that made ours a little bit different than other trail challenges,” Simmet said. Simmet stated that between the 13 metroparks, there’s something for everyone. Her personal favorite is a tossup between Indian Springs and Huron Meadows, because they have fewer recreational amenities and focus more on getting back to nature with their trails. “It’s just nice to be able to go out there and connect with nature.”
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Memorial Day ceremony: 9 a.m., Southfield Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5130, cityofsouthfield.com
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Community health forum: Free event featuring massages, insurance discussions, tips on healthy eating and living, Q&A with doctor, music, food, giveaways and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Catalpa Oaks Park Pavilion, 27705 Greenfield Road in Southfield, onebodyunified.org
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Walk for Miracles: Benefit for Corewell Health’s Beaumont Children’s, includes refreshments and snacks, cape and medal, access to exhibits and more, participants encouraged to dress as superheroes, 8-11 a.m., Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, register at beaumont.org/walkformiracles
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tions. You can also hire a driver for group or personal tours, as many of them are very familiar with the wineries, including their selection of wines, tasting procedures and more. It used to be that you could show up at any winery unannounced and enjoy a sampling of wines. Since the pandemic, however, many wineries require reservations; it’s best to check before your visit. Many of them also offer only flights of wine or wine by the glass. “Planning is essential for visiting the wineries because there are so many to choose from,” said Nicholas Hartmann, managing director of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, representing about 20 wineries. “Checking with a winery ahead of time can save you the disappointment of showing up to find out they’re full because reservations are required.” Visiting wineries, he adds, is “the best way to relax and enjoy this beautiful region.” Traverse City is an ideal staging area for a wine weekend. There are plenty of hotel options and the downtown boasts a vibrant shopping district and top-notch restaurants. The city is also home to a winery, Left Foot Charlie. The winery grows grapes on both peninsulas and offers an impressive selection, including riesling, pinot blanc and chardonnay. The winery is located in the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a former state hospital that is now an entertainment complex with boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. The winery’s Barrel Room provides a more intimate wine-tasting experience with charcuterie options. Old Mission is the narrowest and busiest of the two peninsulas, largely because it’s so close to downtown Traverse City and a strip of waterfront hotels.
Vineyards share the pastoral landscape with tidy apple and cherry orchards, along with unparalleled views of Grand Traverse Bay. One of the first wineries along the peninsula’s main road is Mari Vineyards. The Italian-style tasting room and winery look like it was plucked from Tuscany and dropped on the hills of Old Mission. The Italian architecture is a clue to the wine being poured inside. Mari is known for growing Italian varietals, including teroldego, nebbiolo and refosco, not so common in these parts. Their growth is aided by the use of “hoop houses,” metal hoop structures draped in plastic. By the way, Mari is owned by the family featured in the reality series “The Curse of Oak Island,” which follows treasure hunters on the island off the shore of Nova Scotia. Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery is an ideal place to enjoy a glass or flight of wine on the deck, which overlooks vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Standout wine options include pinot blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc. Not to be missed is the frosé, a frozen rosé. You can top the concoction with a small pour of your favorite wine. Stroll the secret garden to pick lavender in season and browse a selection of lavender-inspired products. For an overnight option, consider Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn. The well-appointed rooms evoke the styles of a French chateau. Overnight guests receive a bottle of wine and complimentary wine tastings. A gourmet breakfast is served on a patio overlooking vineyards and Grand Traverse Bay. Cap an afternoon on Old Mission with a stop at the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at the peninsula’s tip. The 1870 lighthouse is open for self-guided tours. The much larger Leelanau Peninsula lies west of Traverse City and is home
Greg Tasker is a Traverse City-based freelance writer and works part-time at a winery on the Leelanau Peninsula, Verterra Winery. He highly recommends visiting the winery’s Leland tasting room or vineyard, The Ridge at Verterra, just south of Northport. to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The national lakeshore is a mustsee and makes for an easy stopover before heading to wineries. Climb dunes or take a drive up Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive for panoramic views of Lake Michigan. North of Sleeping Bear, on Route 22, Good Harbor Vineyards is one of the peninsula’s oldest wineries and pours favorites like riesling, chardonnay and pinot grigio. Its sister winery, Aurora Cellars, is outside Lake Leelanau. Known for its red wines (like blaufrankisch and cabernet franc), the winery includes a renovated 19th century farmhouse that is open to overnight guests. At Shady Lane Cellars, you can sip alfresco in a tasting pavilion with a furnished patio and outdoor fireplace. Top choices here include gruner veltliner, pinot gris and Franc ‘n’ Franc, a blend of cabernet franc and blaufrankisch. Eight miles from Traverse City, this property was once a 100-acre fruit farm. Be sure to step inside the tasting room, a restored 100-year-old fieldstone chicken coop. South of Suttons Bay, the Inn at Black Star Farms, which includes a winery, boasts upscale accommodations in a Kentucky-style estate home. The inn is set amid 160 acres and boasts 10 classically furnished guest rooms. Besides the winery, the property includes a farm-totable bistro, an equestrian facility and hiking trails. The tasting room menu boasts an expansive selection of dry and sweet wines and spirits. Be sure to try the dry riesling, chardonnay and the dry reds.
BUSINESS CLIP Habitat for Humanity ReStore Waterford celebrates 18,000-square-foot expansion with grand opening
Habitat Oakland planned to announce the expansion of the ReStore Waterford location with volunteers, supporters and the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce at a grand opening celebration June 9. The store is located at 3653 Highland Road in Waterford, and people can attend the festivities with shopping 10 a.m.-6 p.m., an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony, food and drink for purchases, and all-day door prizes. By adding 18,000 square feet to the existing 10,000-square-foot location, for 28,000 square feet total, the Waterford ReStore offers an increase in variety and inventory. Habitat for Humanity ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the price, according to the organization. Sales of donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes in Oakland County.Visit or call ReStore Waterford at (248) 338-8392, shop online 24-7 at www.HABROC.org, or donate items by calling (248) 365-4090.
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SOUTHFIELD SUN • MAY 25, 2023
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SOUTHFIELD — On May 11, a man received a call from his credit card companies regarding recent suspicious charges to his credit cards. The credit card companies advised him that two of his cards had been used the day before, on May 10, at businesses in Warren and Taylor. The cards were also used at a third, unknown, location. These phone calls prompted the victim to check his bedroom dresser for his wallet, containing the credit cards. He noticed the dresser had been rifled through and his wallet, as well as his spare Chevrolet Equinox key fob and miscellaneous cash, were missing. There were no signs of forced entry, and it is assumed that a key was used to enter the apartment. The police contacted the leasing consultant at the apartment complex and found that an employee had recently been
terminated after they were caught duplicating residents’ keys, according to a police report. The suspect has been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
girls begin to assault her as well. The victim was eventually able to get up and flee the locker room. The three girls have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
Student attacked by three classmates
Suspect tries to steal nine vehicles at dealership
SOUTHFIELD — A student at a school in the 24000 block of Garner Street reportedly was jumped by three students in a locker room at 3 p.m. May 9. Prior to the attack, the student observed some girls at school arguing and fighting, according to a police report. The victim stated that she had attempted to stay out of the drama but then began receiving harassing texts from one of the girls claiming that she wanted to fight her. On May 9, the victim was in the locker room when three girls allegedly jumped and assaulted her multiple times, and the victim’s phone was allegedly stolen by the girls. The incident was recorded, and video shows one of the girls running toward the victim, grabbing her by her hair and assaulting her. The victim is then held down while the other two
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF HEARING FOR USE SUBJECT TO SPECIAL APPROVAL CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing for use subject to special approval will be held on Wednesday, June 14th, at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time, in the Building Department Conference Room, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Building Official will consider the special use request of Virgil Johnson, for sales of Class C Fireworks from 25700 W. 8 Mile Road, Sidwell Parcel 24-32-352-006, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan. This hearing is in accordance with the provisions of Article 4, Section 5.57, Paragraph 2, of Chapter 45, of the code of the City of Southfield. Written comments regarding the special use hearing will be received by the Department of Building and Safety Engineering, to the attention of the Building Official, 26000 Evergreen, Southfield, MI 48076. Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the Building & Safety Engineering Department at 248-796-4100 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD) if auxiliary aids or services are needed. Reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 05/25/2023
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SOUTHFIELD — In the past week, nine vehicles were targeted for theft at a car dealership. Someone tried to steal eight of the vehicles and successfully stole a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, which later was recovered by an auto theft task force in the city of De-
troit. Southfield police reached out to two suspects. Both were identified and released at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
Golf carts stolen on Riverside
SOUTHFIELD — Three 2013 EZGO green golf carts were stolen from the maintenance garage at an apartment complex in the 23000 block of Riverside Drive between 6 p.m. May 9 and 7:30 a.m. May 9. There is no suspect information, and the investigation is ongoing. — Kathryn Pentiuk
NOTICE OF SITE PLAN REVIEW CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Site Plan Reviews will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield Planning Commission will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSP23-0010 is a Site Plan Review Request by the City of Southfield for the construction of a new pump canopy at the existing gas station located at 22200 Beech Road, Sidwell Parcel 243, on the northwest corner of W Eight Mile Road and Lahser, Section 33, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. Written comments may be delivered to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the Site Plan Review. Questions regarding these matters should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150. ALLYSON BETTIS – CITY CLERK Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. 0463-2321
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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 22, 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, Deputy City Clerk Nicole Humphries, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Planner Terry Croad, and City Attorney Dawn King. Approve Reappointment of Jeffrey A. Ligan to the Southfield Public Arts Commission Approve Appointment of Lois Marie Jones to the Southfield Local Officers Compensation Commission Approve Joint Resolution – Confronting and Combating Antisemitism in Our Community Approve Joint Resolution – National Gun Violence Awareness Day
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CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Public Hearings will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, City of Southfield, County of Oakland, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield Planning Commission will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: PSLU23-0007 is Special Use Request of NTK Investments LLC, to allow for an Adult-Use Recreational Marihuana grow facility located at 21680 W. 8 Mile Road, Sidwell Parcel 2434-358-008, on the north side of 8 Mile Road between Evergreen and Lahser Road, Section 34, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. PSLU23-0008 is Special Use Request by the City of Southfield to allow for the construction of a 6,710 sq ft recreational splashpad, located at 22200 Beech Road, Sidwell Parcel 24-32-151-004 & 24-32-151-005, to the south of Beechwoods Recreational Center and east of Beech Road, Section 32, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan. PZTA23-0002 is a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfield by amending Article 2, Sections 5.6 and 5.8; Article 4, Sections 5.28, 5.37-1, and 5.46; Article 5, Sections 5.64 and 5.69; Article 18, Section 5.169; Article 20, Section 5.185-A; and Article 22, Sections 5.193 and 5.195 to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with gas station uses and subject to certain criteria and associated amendments, to clarify requirements pertaining to fencing materials and residential fencing in the side yard, and to limit the height of residential accessory structures to fifteen feet (15’) maximum. Written comments may be delivered to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, prior to the Public Hearings.
Approve PSLU23-0002, Special Use Request of ZA Design Build, on behalf of the owner Pattah Development to allow for a stand-alone Savvy Sliders restaurant Approve PSP23-0004, Site Plan Review Request of ZA Design Build, on behalf of the owner Pattah Development to allow for the conversion of an existing bank building to a stand-alone Savvy Sliders restaurant Approve PSP23-0006, Site Plan Review Request of Habitat for Humanity Oakland County Approve PZRODD23-0001, Rezoning Request for an Overlay Development District Agreement of Designhaus Architecture Introduce Ordinance No. 1770 Approve Purchase of New Dispatch Telecommunications Consoles and Flooring and Related Items Approve Interlocal Agreement with Oak Park for Aquatic Facility Use Authorize Purchase of Benches and Trash Receptacles for Pedestrian and Bus Stop Improvements Approve Bid for Audio Visual Engineering Services Approve Purchase of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Management Software Approve Travel Expense Reimbursement Report for Linnie Taylor: MML-CapCon, April 18-19, 2023, Lansing, Michigan Approve “Welcome to Southfield” Signage in the Right of Way at Nine Mile Road and Greenfield Road Approve Ordinance Amendment 1.314 of Chapter 9 of the Southfield City Code, Southfield Employee Retirement System
Questions regarding these matters should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150.
Introduce and Enact Emergency Ordinance No. 1771
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The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 711 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 05/25/2023
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you start, and so now we’ve gone beyond that threshold. There’s areas of the park that used to be just completely overrun by garlic mustard, where that’s all you would see on the forest floor, and now, if I go back to check those spots on the GPS, I’m lucky if I find a few plants that could be pulled and checked on. Otherwise, those large (swaths) that we saw years ago are gone.” Manzi enjoys seeing the difference that volunteers make. “It’s nice to see the results, especially when you get a group of people and they’re clearing a whole area,” she said. “It’s great — nice to see that.” Smith provided another example of the hard work of volunteers paying off. “One of the things that we’ve seen since we’ve started to put a strong effort into removing the woody invasive plants are bluebird nesting meadows,” she said. “We started to see less birds using the boxes a few years back, so we really put a strong effort into doing some forest mowings, and we were able to get those (bluebirds) using the boxes — back up to what they were before. We have volunteers that actually come and monitor those nest boxes, so that’s how we know if they’re being used or not, and what species are using them. We have 38 boxes in the park that are monitored by volunteers, so that’s another good way for us to see, like, ‘Oh, hey, our efforts are paying off,’ or, ‘This is some work that needs to be done — these species are being affected.” Smith explained the connection between the Rouge River and Heritage Park. “The Rouge River meanders through Heritage Park from north to south, and it is a little ways into the park — you can get there via the river trail behind the Nature Center,” she said. “Anything that we do, the land directly impacts the water, because anytime it rains or anything like that, all that water’s rushing off the land into the river, so our efforts on land are just as important as what we could do directly in the water. So, removing those invasives, helping to protect our soil from erosion and planting native plants, all of that has a huge impact on the health of the river itself and the surrounding watershed.” Smith is of the opinion that events such as Rouge River Day help to bring the community together. “I get super excited to get all those things done, and it really does take that large group of people to work together to meet those goals,” she said. “For me, it’s always worth it. I look forward to Rouge River Day every year and getting those things taken care of in the spring and jump-starting that process year-after-year of, ‘OK, these are things that need to get done to improve our habitats or better the watershed,’ and that folks are motivated to come out and do that because people really do care a lot about the Rouge River.”
ty center, the commemoration of a Torah scroll’s completion is about celebrating Judaism for both this generation and the next, and about bringing families and communities together in joy. “The centerpiece of a Jewish center is the Torah scroll,” he explained. “The Torah scroll is the Jewish Bible and is handwritten by a Jewish scribe on parchment. It takes over a year to finish. When it is finished, it is a tremendous celebration, because it shows us passing the torch to the next generation and continuing to inspire the children, teens and young adults of the community in this tradition.” The celebration took place in Riverside Park in Auburn Hills. Caytek said that they wanted to hold a sizable commemoration in public to bring the Jewish community of the area together for the event, but also to publicly spread happiness and positivity for such a joyous occasion. “Everyone gets a chance to write a letter in the Torah. They each assist the scribe in writing a letter. Then there is a short ceremony with some speeches. We finish by blocking off the street and dancing with the Torah and invite the community into the Jewish center. It’s all about joy, because religion and Judaism are meant to bring joy to our hearts and joy to our community.” Dmitriy Feldman, a community center member from Sterling Heights, said that he has felt that feeling of joy and community since joining the Chabad Jewish Community Center, and he said he felt it anew with the dedication of the new Torah scroll. “My family were some of the first members of the community center. We didn’t belong to anything before the center opened, but got involved through Menachem’s help, and it has been absolutely amazing,” said Feldman. “With the background that I came from, I was never really part of the Jewish community, and I was never part of any religious organization, and this gives me a real sense of belonging. It’s great to have something on the east side for those of us who live out here.” Pennie Goldin-Michelin, of Rochester Hills, was another community center member who took part in the commemoration, and she said being able to take part in its creation was very moving for her. “This is like a once-in-a-lifetime experience to get so close to the Torah and to share this with an actual Torah
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scribe. It’s absolutely fabulous,” she remarked. “The Torah is the holiest object in the Jewish religion. This is why, in the Sabbath prayer service, while the Torah comes around, we touch our prayer book to the scroll and kiss it.” She stressed what a precise and sensitive process the creation of such a scroll can be, which is one of the reasons why the completion of one is so important. “This is a major experience to actually see the Torah be written letter by letter by a scribe, because they have to write it panel-by-panel and letter-by-letter,” said GoldinMichelin. “If there is a mistake made, they have to scrap the entire panel.” Caytak was inspired by famed Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, also known as the Lubavitcher Revve, who stressed love for every human being and the importance of community and accepting them without judgment. Caytak described him as the greatest rabbi in modern history. It was an attitude he said he wanted to bring to the event. “Every time we read from the Torah, which is every Saturday and every high holiday, it’s the whole community being represented,” he said. “Gathering together for a celebration like this is sort of unprecedented” for their community center. “It’s strengthening and growing our local community.” His hope is that this will continue the Troy-based community center’s efforts to provide a gathering point for the local Jewish community. “Everyone seemed to think that east of Woodward, there was no Jewish community, that the Jewish community all lived around Bloomfield, West Bloomfield and Southfield, and we are saying today that Judaism is here and alive and growing east of Woodward,” Caytak said. “I hope the Jewish person that may feel isolated and may not feel they can join with the Jewish community, that they know they have a place.” Those in attendance at the event said it was an immensely happy moment and one that many felt was personally touching. “I think (the addition of the Torah scroll) is a huge step for the local community and the community center. To have our own is amazing. We had to borrow one before. This is a big step to grow to this point,” said Feldman. “I was able to write a letter in the Torah. Not having much of a religious background, a lot of these experiences are new to me, so this was a very huge steppingstone for me personally to do that.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.
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Man committed after making threats to harm himself, his place of employment
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a business in the 1000 block of Rochester Road to conduct a welfare check on an employee making suicidal statements at 4:20 p.m. April 19. Deputies contacted the caller, who stated his son had made threats to harm himself and possibly “shoot up” his work location. Deputies located the caller’s son, a 30-year-old man, at his place of employment. The investigation revealed that there was no credible threat to the work location and that the son was suffering from a mental crisis. Police said the suspect has no access to weapons. Deputies transported the suspect to the hospital for an involuntary committal and psychological examination. The suspect was served with trespass warning papers and was advised to not return to the business. The business was following up with termination paperwork via mail.
Teens caught trespassing, drinking alcohol at church bus yard
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a church in the 3000 block of South Livernois Road for a suspicious circumstance complaint at 1:51 a.m. April 15. The caller said he observed subjects in a school bus located in the south end of the parking lot and could see lights on within the bus and that the rear door was open. When deputies arrived at the scene, five teens fled on foot. After a short foot pursuit in the parking lot, three of the subjects — two females and one male — were apprehended. The two remaining men continued running eastbound across Livernois Road into a wooded area and were later apprehended with the assistance of a drone. The investigation revealed that all suspects were staying at a friend’s house near the church. Police said the suspects chose to hide their consumption of alcohol by doing it in the neighboring school bus yard. All the suspects’ parents were contacted and responded to the area to retrieve their children, which included a 19-year-old male from Farmington Hills, an 18-year-old male from Farmington Hills, a 17-year-old male from Clawson, an 18-year-old female from Royal Oak and a 17-year-old female from Rochester Hills. All suspects were cited and released to their parents. Deputies said there did not appear to be any signs of damage to the school bus or the surrounding area.
Boy Scouts trailer and gear stolen
NOVI — When the members of Novi Boy Scout Troop 54 arrived for their regular meeting May 8 at Novi Methodist Church, 41671 W. 10 Mile Road, they discovered that their trailer containing their camping supplies, tents, cookware and essentials had been stolen from the parking lot. The troop is asking the public for assistance in locating the trailer and its contents.
$1 stolen from SUV’s console
NOVI — A woman contacted police after she discovered that her 2023 Chevrolet Traverse had been broken into between 4 p.m. May 1 and 2 p.m. May 2 at Novi Ridge Apartments and Townhomes, 23640 Chipmunk Trail, near 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads. The vehicle sustained damage to the rear passenger-side window. According to the report, the estimated damage to the vehicle is $1,000, but the only thing the woman reported missing from the vehicle was $1 that had been in the center console. She said the culprit moved the contents in her center console as well. According to the report, the responding police officer observed glass strewn on the rear passenger-side seat. Doorbell camera footage from the resident’s building showed that at 3:01 a.m. May 2, an unknown dark-colored SUV passed in front of her residence. A minute later, there was a loud noise. The officer reviewed the footage and logged it as evidence. However, as no further evidence was discovered, the case was closed.
Street sign spray painted — again
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Road Commission for Oakland County reported that a street sign at Harris Lane and Doherty Drive was spray-painted between midnight April 23 and 10 a.m. April 24. The cost to repair the sign was reported to be $629. It was reportedly the third time in two months that the sign has been damaged. No suspects were reported. The case was listed as documentation only.
Attempted home invasion caught on surveillance cameras
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Bedford Street for an attempted home invasion at approximately 9:30 p.m. April 27. According to reports, an unidentified man had attempted to enter through the front door, but was unable to gain entry and left the area moments later.
The incident was captured by the resident’s home security system cameras. Officers canvassed the area, and a K-9 track was conducted, with negative results. Evidence technicians processed the front door for fingerprints. This case is currently under investigation.
Man suspected of driving drunk urinates on police car
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Officers stopped a silver Jeep Cherokee with an expired registration for speeding on Square Lake Road April 29. After contacting the driver, officers suspected that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was also driving on a suspended license and had several warrants for his arrest due to traffic offenses. The driver refused all standard sobriety tests and was subsequently handcuffed and arrested for operating while intoxicated. After the driver was handcuffed, police said, he was able to manipulate his pants and urinate on the patrol car. He then initially refused to get into the police car, but eventually complied and took a seat. Once in the car, the driver became extremely agitated, according to reports. Officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw, and he was transported to a local hospital for medical staff to obtain a blood sample. The driver was held for several hours at the hospital “due to his intoxicated state.” The driver was later released from custody while the Bloomfield Township Police Department awaited the blood sample results. Charges were pending.
Intoxicated driver requires medical evaluation
BIRMINGHAM — On April 25 at approximately 10:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 333 N. Old Woodward on a report of an intoxicated male attempting to leave the parking lot. Witnesses reported that a male driver was attempting to exit the parking lot at the gate when he reversed into their vehicle. Upon making contact with the driver, the witnesses reported that the driver appeared highly intoxicated and in no condition to drive, so the witness called 911. An officer arrived and made contact with the driver, a 63-year-old Clawson man, who appeared highly intoxicated and reported consuming too much alcohol. During the field sobriety evaluation, the man fell, at which point officers contacted the Birmingham Fire Department for a medical evaluation. The Fire Department cleaned the wounds sustained in the fall and medically cleared the man. He
was then arrested and issued a citation for operating while intoxicated.
Possible extortion case involves nude photos
BIRMINGHAM — At approximately 10:32 p.m. April 26, officers were dispatched to an address on Woodward Avenue for a report of a possible extortion. The victim, a 22-year-old man, reported that he had sent nude photos to an unknown female he met online. After that, the unknown female began threatening to share the nude photos of the victim if he did not send her money. The victim received several calls from an unknown man with a heavy foreign accent from the female’s online account, requesting money. An investigation was ongoing.
Tax check stolen from mail, altered and cashed
FARMINGTON — At 1:30 p.m. April 15, a Farmington resident went to the police station to report that they had been a victim of mail theft. The resident had sent a check to the state of Michigan for income taxes in the amount of $1,021; however, they were notified by their bank that the check had been altered by an unknown suspect and cashed in the amount of $6,024. The investigation was turned over to the Detective Bureau for further investigation.
Arrest made at fast food location for embezzlement, CCW violation
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 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.