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‘Mr. Southfield’ CITY MOURNS LONGTIME FORMER MAYOR DONALD F. FRACASSI BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Beloved former Southfield Mayor and Councilman Donald F. Fracassi passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, June 25, on his 63rd wedding anniversary with wife, Karen. Fracassi was 88, and he dedicated over 50 of those years to the city of Southfield. Southfield City Council President Michael “Ari” Mandelbaum reflected on Fracassi’s lively character. “His personality was passionate,” Mandelbaum said. “No matter what he was talking about, even if it wasn’t something about Southfield.” Mandelbaum added that Fracassi kept a library of boxes in his garage containing agendas and minutes from City Council meetings dating back to the 1970s that he would refer to when similar issues arose so that he could figure out how the situation was handled in the past. To Mandelbaum and many in the city, Fracassi was a mentor. In a press release addressing Fracassi’s passing, Sen. Jeremy Moss, D-Southfield, stated that “Don was ‘Mr. Southfield,’ leading the city as Mayor during a dramatic period of growth — ‘from farmlands to skyscrapers,’ as he would say. I was the youngest member on a council of elders when I was elected to City Council in 2011, just like Don was more than

Above, Donald and Karen Fracassi pose outside the newly named municipal center on Sept.11, 2020. Yolanda Haynes shared that, after a 50-year-long political career, even at the end of his life, Donald Fracassi considered running for mayor again. Photos provided by the city of Southfield

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BLUE ARMY:

The Forgotten Soldiers BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Polish Americans gathered in Section No. 5 of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield to honor the “Forgotten Volunteers of the Blue Army” with a monument and tombstone dedication recently. Andrew Gołębiowski, the host of a Polish American radio program in Buffalo, addressed the audience at the memorial. “For men who have served in the Blue Army as well as other Polish and Polish American veterans, over time, they said we became forgotten,” Gołębiowski said. “And more than half of the graves were unmarked. We are here almost 100 years later because one person, the daughter of a Blue Army veteran, would not allow the men buried here to continue to be invisible to the world. Even though her own father is not buried here, she took it upon herself to make the presence and sacrifice of his comrades known inside and outside of these gates.” Fifteen years ago, Henrietta Nowakowski, the daughter of a Blue Army soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Ignacy Zapytowski, visited the same gravesite that she remembered visiting with her parents as a child. She became grief-stricken that these brave Polish American men were laid to rest without tombstones. “It was sad because if you were looking for someone in particu-

A grave dedication took place June 17 in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to honor the soldiers of the Polish Blue Army. Photo by the Polish Consulate in Chicago

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DNR adds to list of animals that can be trapped BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Michigan homeowners may have new options when it comes to those annoying critters digging up their gardens or threatening pets. New rules set forth by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources have widened the list of animals that can be trapped on private property without a permit. Christina Funk, the lead naturalist at Troy’s Stage

Nature Center, said that she hopes people are informed of the changes and what their options are. “Previously, woodchucks, skunks, coyotes and raccoons could be considered nuisance animals if they were doing damage or about to do damage on private property,” she said. “They could be killed or trapped without a written permit. More animals have been added to that list. Beavers, rabbits, squirrels, muskrats, opossums and weasels can be trapped or killed without See TRAPPING on page 6A

Getting rid of nuisance animals like raccoons can be difficult since there are strict laws against leaving a trapped animal on public property or on private property without expressed permission. They usually cannot be transported over county lines as well.

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LTU alumna wins OAKLAND COUNTY PRESENTS AN EVENING OF FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES architectural honor

Oakland County’s parks department is hosting an evening of free family activities featuring a concert, outdoor games and a big-screen showing of the movie “Family Camp” during their Come Out and Play series. The Summer Shindig event is the evening component of the series and will be held 6-10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21 at Catalpa Oaks County Park, 27705 Greenfield Road in Southfield. The Summer Shindig features inflatables, a climbing tower, a zipline, face painting and balloon artists 6-8:30 p.m. A concert will take place 7:30-9 p.m., followed by the movie, which will begin at 9 p.m. Food trucks, including the Little Donut Factory, Kona Ice and Bomb Diggity Dogs, will be on-site, 6-9 p.m. To use the zip line, children must be at least 45 pounds and 42 inches tall. A waiver form will be available at the park the day of the event or in advance at OaklandCountyParks.com and must be signed by a parent or guardian. Zip line participants must also wear closed-toe shoes. Shoes are required for the climbing tower, and socks are required for non-water inflatables. For the water inflatables, a swimsuit or change of clothes is recommended. No registration is required. For more information, email RpsOutreach@oakgov.com or call (248) 858-0916.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church hosts free Vacation Bible School Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Road, invites children of all ages to attend their free Vacation Bible School. The fun-filled week kicks off 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, and runs through Thursday, July 20. Dinner will be shared at 5:30 p.m. each night. Children and teens will learn how to be good stewards of water through Bible studies, crafts, music and outdoor games and activities. Adults are welcome to join the evening discussion group. VBS will include a tour of the Emmanuel Community Farm, where students can check out the drip irrigation system that helps feed the community. Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash and the Dirt Doctors will be at the session on Thursday, July 20. For more information, contact Barb Klimkowski at (248) 910-0810 or bark51@att.net.

Lawrence Technological University alumna Tiffany Brown was honored for her hard work in the field of architecture with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, which is their highest distinction. Brown earned three degrees from LTU: a Bachelor of Science in architecture in 2005, a Master of Architecture in 2007 and a Master of Business Administration in 2015. Brown is the executive director of the National Organization of Minority Architects, an organization that was founded in 1971 to address the inequalities in the Brown architecture industry that remain prevalent today. Currently, only 2% of the nation’s licensed architects are African American. Brown founded 400 FORWARD, an organization dedicated to encouraging minority women to join the architecture field after she learned that there were only 400 African American women architects in the United States. Brown has been an LTU adjunct professor of architecture since 2017. She was one of eight honorees in the 2022-2023 NCARB Annual Business Meeting, and during her recognition, officials stated that she “has been an expert advocate for improving representation in the design industry, raising awareness of NOMA’s efforts to draw minority students into the architecture profession. Her ongoing collaboration with NCARB on the joint Baseline on Belonging study has highlighted opportunities to support underrepresented licensure candidates and architects by removing barriers in early career stages. She recently had the honor of being named among Architizer’s ‘100 Women to Watch in Architecture’ and has received several recognitions and awards from industry leaders, including the American Institute of Architects.”

Household hazardous waste and document shredding event planned Residents of the nine Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County communities can attend a household hazardous waste and document shredding event 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 15 at the Wixom Department of Public Works, 2041 Charms Road. RRRASOC’s nine communities include Farmington, Farmington Hills, Milford, Milford Township, Novi, South Lyon, Southfield, Walled Lake and Wixom. The event provides residents with a free and safe way to dispose of household hazardous waste items and personal information in a way that protects both the environment and the people in it. Items accepted include oil-based paint, solvents, automotive fluids, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, and unused and expired medications. Residents may also bring unwanted and broken electronics. Residents can bring up to three boxes of paper or 100 pounds for shredding. Items such as unwanted clothing, shoes, accessories and other household discards such as kitchenware, tools, toys and books are also accepted. RRRASOC advises that household hazardous waste products be kept in their original containers and that products should not be mixed. Containers should be tightly sealed, packed in a box in an upright, stable position and transported in the trunk of a car or bed of a truck. Items not accepted include latex paint, explosives, smoke detectors, radioactive waste and commercial/business waste. For more information on what items are accepted and when other waste collection events will be held, visit www.rrrasoc. org or call (248) 208-2270. Events are held rain or shine.

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METRO DETROIT — With summer officially here and in full swing, more opportunities exist to soak up the sun’s rays and boost serotonin levels. According to Dr. James Forshee, the chief medical officer at Priority Health, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., and one in five Americans by age 70 will have had it. Forshee explained that there are three kinds of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, emphasizing that the vast majority of skin cancers are benign, with melanoma being the more rare cancer and the malignant form. “They’re caused, basically, by damage to cells that then causes the DNA to react abnormally, and then the cells grow abnormally. The most common form of damage in America is absolutely related to the sun and tanning beds,” Forshee said. The sun’s ultraviolet rays are invisible to the human eye, yet can elicit a violent response from the skin when damaged. Forshee clarified that ultraviolet A, or UVA, are the rays that cause more damage to the deeper layers of skin, the dermis and the eyes, which can lead to premature aging and skin cancer. The ultraviolet B, or UVB, rays damage the higher layer of the skin, the epidermis, which causes sunburn, and the cornea in the eyes, and it can also lead to skin cancer, “The bright red color of a sunburn is actually the response that the cells have to the damage that has been done,” Forshee said. “Cells can sometimes turn into a tan, or if they’re damaged badly enough, they’ll end up sloughing off, and that’s that peeling effect of sunburn that people can get.” Forshee shared some common myths when it comes to sun protection. One of the most common misconceptions is that getting a sunburn on a cloudy day or See SUN on page 16A

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My top priorities as Southfield City Clerk and as the official recordkeeper for the City, I will: • Maintain the integrity of the City’s records • Provide quality customer service • Provide user-friendly access to the City Clerk’s office for all residents. • Coordinate activities of City Council, Legislative Committees, and Council Boards/Commissions. • Ensure access to the ballot box • Apply all the latest technology available to run an election efficiently. • Ensure free, fair, secure and accurate elections. • Provide certified and audited election results • Ensure the community is informed • Provide transparency of the role and responsibilities of the City Clerk’s office. • Work passionately to ensure Southfield remains a great place to live Endorsements: Southfield Mayor Ken Siver, Southfield City Council Members: Nancy Banks, Dan Brightwell and Coretta Houge. Former Judge 36th District Court: Stephen Cooper, Former President Oakland Comm. College: Stephen Reif.

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a permit as well throughout the state of Michigan.” Mark Vanderwep, the education and training manager for Troy’s Rose Pest Solutions, said the law was changed largely to streamline enforcement and to give homeowners more options. “A lot of people have been trapping these animals for a long time. Widening this list is making it legally official for homeowners to do this and do so safely,” he said. “You want laws that can be followed. This will also lessen the paperwork burden and bureaucracy to monitor and enforce these rules. It’s legislation that sides with property owners and gives them more autonomy.” “Previously, these species that were added required a written permit from the DNR to remove them from your property,” Funk added. “Part of the reason, I believe, is because the amount of time it took to apply for the permit and get it processed would take far more time than it would take to address the issue and in the meantime people’s properties were getting damaged. Other states have similar rules, so the Michigan DNR looked at those rules The changes were approved on May 11.

“The rules are a little tough to follow,” he said. “In general, for it to be legal, you can use live traps where you put it outside and it usually lures them in with a food smell before snapping shut when the animal steps on the trigger. It’s easy and it’s relatively cheap, starting at $40 or $50. Then you have a live animal in a trap, but you can’t just legally let them go down the road. “You can hunt certain animals, but that has to be in season and usually with a permit of its own,” he said. Since animals cannot be released on public land or other private property without expressed permission, this means the animal will likely have to be euthanized. “To stay within the confines of the law, you either need to let it go on your own property, or another property if you have written permission to do so. They usually can’t be taken across county lines, especially with racoons since the concern is rabies spreading through them,” said Vanderwep. “They could call a company to pick the animal up if they didn’t want to pay us to trap it, but they would pay us to take it and put it down. There aren’t many legal ways to euthanize it themselves since it has to be done in a humane way. You can’t just drown an animal, for instance. Even pest control companies have very strict guidelines for it. We use CO2 to knock the animal out and then humanely euthanize it.”

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Small nuisance animals such as squirrels may now be trapped without a permit according to new rules passed by the Michigan DNR. Funk said that while there are some organizations that will accept live animals to try and humanely relocate them, they are few and far between and she does not know of any in the metro Detroit area. Her suggestion would be to call professionals to handle the situation whenever possible.

“People can call us to ask about methods,” she said. “They can call us at (248) 688-9703. They can also try their local animal shelter or nature center or contacting the Michigan DNR. There’s a lot of information online as well.” See TRAPPING on page 16A

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VOTERS TO DECIDE ON CITY CLERK CANDIDATES

Southfield City Clerk Four candidates are running for one term ending Nov. 17, 2025.

Gabi Grossbard

Age: 50 Occupation: Licensed Medicare specialists Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 21 years Online campaign information: votegabi.com Education: Gabi has an extensive background in business. Successful leader in management and sales teams, and a small business Grossbard owner. Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals if elected: * Expand services to include passport applications * Timely processing of birth and death certificates * Implement efficient online services * Coordinate and encourage young residents to register to vote * Fully staffed Clerks office to provide prompt and friendly services * Direct efficient, secure and transparent elections

* Insure adequate supplies and staff at all polling locations ** Together we can restore trust and confidence in the city clerk office!**

Janet Jackson

Age: 62 Occupation: Oakland County Commissioner and AT&T Administration Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 35 years Online campaign information: www.electjanetjackson.com Education: Bachelor’s of Science, Management and Organizational Development, Spring Arbor University Previously and currently held elected offices: Oakland County Commissioner 14 years Democratic Jackson Precinct Delegate Top goals: Commitment to transparency ensuring information and processes are easily accessible empowering residents. Efficiency and Innovation advocating for implementing technology, enhancing services and streamlining systems. Strong community engagement with residents and local organizations addressing concerns and advancing community initiatives. Ensuring voter rights upholding the voters rights act, fighting voter suppression. Promoting increased participation of younger voters. Helping eliminate barriers for senior citizens casting votes. Assisting residents to communicate with State and County officials.

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Barbara Seldon

fices: NONE. Top goals: - Provide quality user-friendly access to the Clerk’s office. - Maintain integrity of City records. - Coordinate activities of City Council, Legislative Committees, and Council Boards & Commissions. - As vital records and FOIA coordinator, make sure all records are responded to in a timely manner, according to the law. - Provide efficient, transparent, fair, elections utilizing the latest technology. - Work passionately as gatekeeper ensuring Southfield remains a great place to live, work, learn, and play.

Age: 80 Occupation: Educator; Retired Associate Professor, University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry Municipality of residence: Seldon Southfield, Michigan For how long: 30 years Online campaign information: www.BarbaraSeldon4Clerk.com Education: Dental Hygiene Certification (1968) University of Detroit; BS (1970) University of Detroit; M.Ed. (1973) University of Detroit. Previously and currently held elected of-

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lar, you’d have no idea where to find him. It seemed like a shame that these men were just totally forgotten with not even a nameplate to say who they are,” she said. The nameless graves house the bodies of men who served in the Polish Army, or the Blue Army, in France, fighting for Poland’s independence from 1918-1919. From late 1917 to early 1919, over 38,000 volunteers registered in the U.S., with around 22,000 volunteers qualifying for military service. Nowakowski estimates that around 2,000 of these volunteers came from Michigan. After being sworn in, the soldiers were sent to the Kościuszko training camp in Niagara-onthe-Lake, Canada. On Sept. 28, 1918, the Blue Army was recognized by the Entente powers as independent allies of the Polish Army. The Parisbased Polish National Committee gained the right to appoint a supreme commander of the Polish Army, and Gen. Józef Haller was appointed. When World War I ended in November of 1918, Poland was still fighting for their independence. The Greater Poland Uprising and Silesian Uprisings broke out, and not much later, the Polish-Bolshevik War began. In 1919, under Haller’s command, the Blue Army was sent to Poland to defend its independence against the Bolshevik Red Army and communism. By September of 1919, ordered by Marshal Józef Piłsudski, all immigrant armed forces were integrated into the Polish Army, thus removing Haller as the commander of the Blue Army and disbanding the Blue Army. Volunteers from the U.S. were demobilized, which left Polish Americans and soldiers outraged. Though the matter was taken to the United States House of Representatives in 1920, the outcome was that these soldiers would instead be tasked with transporting American cargo to supply American troops stationed in Rhineland. The soldiers of the Blue Army were recognized with the “Cross of Polish Soldiers from America” and left without resources. At this time, many of the soldiers were disabled or ill. In 1921, the Polish Army Veterans Association in America was formed, and in 1925, it partnered with the Ladies Auxiliaries to provide aid and care to homeless, unemployed veterans in need. The Ladies Auxiliary No. 5 purchased 72 gravesites for Polish World War I veterans in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in 1929. However, the families of the veterans were unable to afford tombstones, leaving the graves unmarked

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four decades prior, and he really looked out for me during our term together. He often pulled me aside to provide counsel and encouragement.” Fracassi was elected to the Southfield City Council in 1967 as one of the youngest individuals ever on the council. He was council president and acting mayor 19691972. He was officially elected mayor 1973, serving in that capacity until 2001. He returned to City Council in 2003 and served as acting mayor again in 2015. He then served as a councilman until 2019. Prior to his city positions, he owned “Don’s Town & Country Market” in Southfield. Fracassi is not only remembered for his

dedication and service to the city, but also for his greatest legacy — his family values and Christian faith. Before Fracassi became “Mr. Southfield,” he was born in Hamtramck on March 21, 1935, to Ray and Sonia Fracassi. He graduated from the 1953 class of Cranbrook High School. Seven years later, he married the love of his life, Karen, on June 25, 1960. The two raised a beautiful family in the city of Southfield: David, Patti (Ernie) Taber, Roderick (Jennifer), Tim (Heather), Philip (Stephanie Simard), the late Donald, and daughter-in-law Donna Fracassi. Donald Fracassi was the grandfather to 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Yolanda Haynes, the president of the Friends of the Southfield Public Library, remembers Fracassi as one of the first people she was introduced to when she moved to Southfield.

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SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Council Members: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Lloyd Crews, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: None. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Planner Terry Croad, and City Attorney Dawn King. Approve Appointment of David Grant Code Enforcement Officer as City Constable Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2023, May 8, 2023, and May 22, 2023 Approve Audit Service Contract Extension and Financial Statement Preparation Approve DebtBook Subscription for Annual Financial Report and GASB Compliance Authorize Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for Public Works Divisions Authorize Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the Police Authorize Purchase of Vehicles for the Fire, Code, and Facilities Departments Approve Proposal for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for Municipal Buildings Approve PSLU23-0004, the Special Use Request by Dreams Canna, on behalf of the owner, H&T Holdings, LLC, to establish an Adult Use Recreational Marihuana Provisioning Center on property located at 28930 Telegraph Road Approve PSP23-0007, the Site Plan Review Request by Dreams Canna, on behalf of the owner, H&T Holdings, LLC, to establish an Adult Use Recreational Marihuana Provisioning Center on property located at 28930 Telegraph Road Approve PSLU23-0005, the Special Use Request of Lume Cannabis Co, on behalf of the owner, Attitude Wellness LLC, to establish an Adult Use Recreational Marihuana Provisioning Center on property located at 26760 Lahser Road Approve PSP23-0008, the Site Plan Review Request of Lume Cannabis Co, on behalf of the owner, Attitude Wellness LLC, to establish an Adult Use Recreational Marihuana Provisioning Center on property located at 26760 Lahser Road

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in New York, the Institute of National Remembrance in Warsaw, the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan. After years of Nowakowski’s hard work and persistence, her mission was complete. Sixty tombstones and a monument were dedicated by Poland’s Institute of National Remembrance. “There are 59 occupied graves, and one tombstone is dedicated to the empty grave,” Nowakowski explained. “Fifty-two graves are actually veterans of World War I’s Polish Army; they’re called ‘Hallerczycy,’ because General Józef Haller was their general. So there were 52 of those, there are five Polish Army veterans from World War II. There are two veterans who served in the U.S. forces, one in World War I in the U.S. Navy. According to his biography, he joined because he was in that age bracket, so he was not eligible for the Polish Army. And the other one is a World War II veteran of the United States Army, so there are two that were not in the Polish Army.” The weekend-long dedication kicked off on Friday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. at Orchard See BLUE ARMY on page 19A

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SOUTHFIELD — Between June 28 and 30, eight Chevrolet Malibu vehicles in Southfield were targeted, with the driver’s side window broken out as the entry point to the vehicles, and the steering wheels were stolen. One of the steering wheels had a wheel lock on it, which also was taken. To avoid auto theft and larcenies from vehicles, officers advise parking in a garage if available. If not, police suggest parking in well-lit areas with security nearby as thieves often wait for the opportunity and strike quickly.

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in the shade is impossible. However, ultraviolet rays come through the clouds and can be reflected off of sand, water, grassy surfaces, trees and snow in the wintertime, which is why it is important to wear sunscreen all year round. Another myth Forshee shared is that while UVA and UVB can penetrate quickly and cause damage faster to fair-skinned people, individuals with dark skin can also get sunburnt and damaged by the sun. Another myth Forshee addressed was that the higher the SPF, or “sun protection factor,” in a sunscreen, the better it is. “That’s just not true. You would think that if you use a sunscreen that’s 50 that when you then use a sunscreen that’s 100, it’s twice as effective. It’s not. So, for example, an SPF of 30 blocks about 97% of the sun rays, and an SPF of 50 blocks about 98%. It’s only a 1% increase, and a 100 (SPF) blocks about 99%. Using a 30 factor or more is what you need to do.” Dr. Henry W. Lim, the former chair of Henry Ford Health’s Department of Dermatology, shared tips on protecting against sun damage and skin cancer. Lim advised that, if you are working outdoors, it is best to stay in the shade as much as possible. He also recommended wearing sun-protective clothing, which he added is “very comfortable, quite stylish and very lightweight.” Sun-protective clothing is tightly woven, so little sunlight gets through

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The best option, according to Funk, is to minimize the risk of having conflicts with nuisance animals in the first place. “Ways that people can discourage animals from taking up residence or doing damage include not leaving animal food like for pets outside,” she said. “You can make sure garbage cans are locked. If you are trying to keep woodchucks away, you can spread cat litter around the area, so the smell discourages them from approaching. “We encourage people to use these methods before they turn to trapping or killing. We can avoid these issues just by changing what we do around our homes and properties,” she said.

the material; some are treated with chemical sunscreens. He also suggested wearing a wide-brimmed hat, as a baseball cap alone is not sufficient and offers less coverage. Lim explained that most sunglasses have UV protection that helps prevent cataract formation from too much sun exposure. According to Lim, applying sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher 20 minutes before sun exposure is crucial, especially in the early afternoon. He recommends FDA-approved sunscreens and advises that mineral sunscreen might be a better alternative for those who are looking to avoid using a chemical sunscreen. Lim stated there is controversy surrounding chemical sunscreens as studies have shown that they can enter the bloodstream through the skin. Additionally, some states, like Hawaii, have prohibited their use to protect the coral reefs. Mineral sunscreens contain titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, which are naturally occurring minerals. However, the only drawback to mineral sunscreens is that for darker-skinned people, it leaves a white film after application. Lim emphasized the importance of spending time outdoors while also protecting against sun damage. “In the afternoon, the peak of the ultraviolet B rays coming through the surface of the earth is between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” Lim said. “That’s when most sunburns would likely develop, because it takes a shorter period of time to develop a sunburn during this time compared to morning or evening.” Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070. “The best advice for any human-pest conflict is to avoid it, if possible,” Vanderwep added. “If you’ve got a bird feeder and you’re sick of the squirrels ruining it, you can put it on a pole where the birds can fly to but the squirrels can’t climb. Don’t keep food or plants around that might attract them. You can prevent your garbage from attracting them and so forth.” Funk wants Michigan residents to be well versed in the law before they take action to confront the wild animals that may be giving them trouble. “We are not making a statement on this law, so we just want people to know about the change,” she said. “If someone is going to do this, they need to look up the rules, so they know how to proceed.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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Oak Park pool: Open 2-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 1-8 p.m. Fridays and 1-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays until Aug. 19, free admission for Southfield residents 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 1, 16 and 29, and Aug. 5 and 13, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., (248) 691-7555 Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 8 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, Kerby’s Koney Island, 25050 Northwestern Highway in Southfield, and 6:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of month, virtually or at local restaurant, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists. org, slvoptimist@gmail.com Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays until Sept. 27, Oak Park High School, 13701 Oak Park Blvd., oakparkmi.gov Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT COMBINED WITH NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF 2022/2023 SHOP FUNDS.

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT COMBINED WITH NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF 2023/2024 CDBG FUNDS.

City of Southfield Housing Division / CDBG 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4174

TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:

On or about July 29, 2023 the above named, City of Southfield, Oakland County, will submit a request to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383):

• Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Program to improve existing single-family housing in Southfield (citywide), Oakland County, Michigan (Budget $70,000).

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Habitat for Humanity Duplex Program to construct duplexes to sell to income qualified homebuyers (citywide) (Budget $370,000 per duplex).

• Rebuilding Together works to make repairs on income qualified homes (citywide) by utilizing volunteer labor (CDBG Budget $25,000).

The City of Southfield has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly, the above-named Southfield, Oakland County has decided not to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL-91-190).

The reasons for such decision not to prepare such Statement are as follows:

The proposed projects will require only minor alterations to the landscape and will not destroy or interrupt natural features of the surrounding environment, such as but not limited to, water courses and wildlife. The duplexes will be constructed on properties that contained residential structures and are now vacant.

An Environmental Review Record respecting the within projects has been made by the above-named Southfield, Oakland County which documents the environmental review of the projects and more fully sets forth the reasons why such Statement is not required. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying, upon request at the Housing Department/ CDBG Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or by email at ngreenstein@cityofsouthfield.com. No further environmental review of such project is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release of Federal funds. All interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the City of Southfield, Oakland County, to the City Administrator at 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 on or before July 28, 2023. All such comments so received will be considered and the City of Southfield, Oakland County, will not request the release of Federal funds prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence.

Southfield Home Improvement Program (SHIP) to improve existing single-family housing in Southfield (citywide), Oakland County, Michigan (CDBG Budget $59,602 plus program income).

Habitat for Humanity will undertake the projects described above with SHOP Grant Funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Southfield is certifying to HUD that Southfield and Frederick Zorn Jr. in his official capacity as City Administrator, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, Habitat for Humanity may use the SHOP Grant Funds, and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. HUD will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases; (a) the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR, Part 58) and may be addressed to HUD, P. V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226.

The City of Southfield will undertake the projects described above with Block Grant Funds from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Southfield is certifying to HUD that Southfield and Frederick Zorn Jr. in his official capacity as City Administrator, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval, Southfield may use the Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG), and HUD will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. HUD will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases; (a) the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by HUD; or (b) that applicant’s environmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR, Part 58) and may be addressed to HUD, P. V. McNamara Federal Building, 477 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48226.

Objections to the release of funds on basis other than those stated above will not be considered by HUD. No objection received after July 28, 2023 will be considered by HUD.

Allyson Bettis City Clerk City of Southfield 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 abettis@cityofsouthfield.com

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While each state has its unique official designations — state flowers, mottos and insects — many people are surprised to learn that only 13 states have a state dog. It’s estimated that approximately two-thirds of American households, tallying up to around 65 million, are dog owners. The pet advice website known as The Pampered Pup recently conducted a poll of 3,000 respondents to find out their preferred breed if given the opportunity to vote for an official state dog. Michiganders opted for the Gordon setter. In second place, Michigan residents voted for the Labrador retriever, while their third-place pick was the American Eskimo dog.

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

Scantily clad man accused of touching himself in front of females

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Female pedestrians told police that they saw a male watching them from his car as they began walking on a trail at Arrowhead and Pontiac Trail at 1:17 p.m. June 8. When they returned to their vehicle, the male exited his vehicle in a Speedo and short shirt, and allegedly put his hand within the Speedo. The females quickly left the scene. Officers arrived, spoke to the male subject, cited him for obscene conduct and escorted him from the area, the report states.

Stolen vehicle recovered

MADISON HEIGHTS — An unspecified vehicle was stolen from a business parking lot in the 100 block of West 14 Mile Road between 9 p.m. June 14 and 7 a.m. June 15. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Macomb County and recovered. The suspect is unknown. The vehicle was a company car for a business. The investigation was ongoing.

Woman arrested for graffiti

ROYAL OAK — While conducting a parking structure check at 7:27 p.m. June 15 at 212 S. Center St., officers observed a group of people on the top level of the structure with fresh graffiti on the walls. Police located the person who allegedly was responsible, and she was arrested for malicious destruction of property.

Man arrested for damaging businesses, vehicles

ROYAL OAK — A 41-year-old Pontiac man was arrested for malicious destruction of property during the early morning June 10. At approximately 6 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Woodward Avenue and Normandy Road for a report of a man who threw a rock at a window of a nearby business. Once officers arrived, they located and took into custody the suspect, who police said was hiding behind a business on Woodward. Police said they observed damaged windows on the building and a vehicle. Police continued their investigation and found eight more businesses along Woodward with damaged windows, including a car dealership that had windows broken on all 29 of its vehicles. “Royal Oak detectives are continuing their investigation while the suspect was turned over to medical professionals for mental health concerns,” the report states.

Middle school student brings kitchen knife to school

SOUTHFIELD — At 12:25 p.m. June 9, officers contacted the dean of a local school regarding his report that students had advised him that another student had a knife in his backpack and was showing it to other students. The dean contacted the student, interviewed him and confiscated the kitchen knife from him. The dean stated that this student does not have any prior issues with the school or students, and does not have a record. The student made no threats. The dean reported that the student was suspended for the rest of the school year, and they will follow up with staff on what actions need to take place going forward. The student’s parents picked him up prior to the officers’ arrival. The knife was turned over to the Southfield Police Department. The investigation was ongoing.

Man stops car theft with Ring doorbell alarm

SOUTHFIELD — A resident in the 28000 block of Valley Forge received a notification from his Ring doorbell that someone was in his driveway at 2:41 a.m. June 7. When he opened the Ring app, he saw a suspect in his mother’s vehicle. He hit the alarm on the Ring doorbell to scare off the victim. The suspect initially ran south on Valley Forge and then headed westbound across the road and through yards toward Lahser Road. The reporting party checked the vehicle and noted that nothing was taken.

Truck stolen after being left unlocked with keys inside

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a report of a stolen vehicle from the 7000 block of Mohansic Drive June 12. The vehicle, a 2020 Ram pickup truck, was stolen from the driveway overnight. The truck was left unlocked, and the keys were left in the vehicle. The case was under investigation by the Bloomfield Township Investigations Unit.

Man steals king crab legs, drops them in parking lot and flees

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took a retail fraud report at Nino Salvaggio’s, 6592 Telegraph Road, on June 13. According to reports, an unknown man attempt-

ed to steal $503.15 worth of king crab legs from the store. The suspect ran out of the store toward the parking lot, and dropped the tote of crab legs. The suspect fled from the store in a black Ford Escape. Video surveillance was not obtained. The case was under investigation.

Man arrested during altercation involving pepper spray

BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Pierce Street and Maple Road for a report of a male being pepper-sprayed after an altercation at 2:20 a.m. June 18. Officers determined that two males were walking down Pierce Street when another group of three to four males yelled at them while driving by. An argument ensued and became physical. One of the subjects involved, a 25-year-old Rochester Hills resident, allegedly pepper-sprayed a 21-year-old West Bloomfield resident and was arrested for assault and battery.

Stolen car recovered in Detroit

BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham resident reported that his Toyota Rav 4 was stolen from his driveway between June 15 and 16 in the 500 block of Aspen Road. The doors were left unlocked, and the keys were in the cupholder. There was an Apple AirTag on the key ring, tracking to Detroit. The vehicle was later recovered in Detroit, and the driver was arrested.

Ford Explorer reported stolen

BIRMINGHAM — On June 15, a 53-year-old Birmingham resident reported that his Ford Explorer was stolen from his driveway overnight in the 1100 block of Fairfax. The victim said that his vehicle had been locked, with a keyfob inside. The case was under investigation.

Threatening drawing discovered at Stoney Creek High School

ROCHESTER HILLS — On June 2, a student at Stoney Creek High School found a threatening message and drawing written in pencil on a toilet paper dispenser in a female restroom. The student reported it to staff, who notified the school resource officer. The drawing was of a stick figure shooting another stick figure in the head with a pistol. School resource officers responded and initiated an investigation, including reviewing camera footage. No other students claimed knowledge of the drawing. There were no known social media posts made

or other indications that the threat is valid, and there were no known witnesses or suspects. School administrators were advised. The threat was not considered credible. An investigation was ongoing.

iPad stolen after Facebook Marketplace deal goes wrong

ROCHESTER HILLS — A resident in the 500 block of Yorkshire Drive posted an iPad Pro for sale on Facebook Marketplace. A male subject arrived to purchase the iPad at around 12:47 p.m. May 20. The man grabbed the iPad from the victim, assaulted her and ran off, according to a police report. The subject ran to an older model red Dodge minivan and drove off in an unknown direction. Deputies checked the area, with negative results. The victim refused medical treatment.

Unlocked car stolen from driveway

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Sunlight Drive for an unlawful driving away of an automobile report at 7:41 a.m. May 25. The complainant, a 60-year-old man from Rochester Hills, stated his 2016 Mazda CX5 was parked in his driveway the evening of May 24. At 3:27 a.m. on May 25, there is video of the vehicle being driven away by an unknown person. The complainant stated the vehicle was left unlocked and the key fob was left in the vehicle, along with a wallet belonging to another family member.

Police search for man wanted for fleeing and eluding

ROCHESTER HILLS — A traffic deputy running radar on eastbound M-59 initiated a traffic stop on a white Chrysler Pacifica at M-59 and Rochester Road at 9:27 a.m. May 31. When asked for his driver’s license, the driver, a 33-year-old man from West Bloomfield, handed the deputy a wallet containing identification. The driver told the deputy his license was suspended. The deputy also noticed a large stack of U.S. currency in the vehicle. The driver told the deputy there was $7,000 in the vehicle. The deputy asked the driver to step out of the vehicle, but the driver did not and instead accelerated away. The deputy terminated his pursuit of the vehicle and provided information on the suspect and car to neighboring agencies. Within hours, the suspect vehicle was located in the 5400 block of Twin Oaks in Sterling Heights. The owner of the wallet arrived at the substation, and it was determined that he was not the driver of the suspect vehicle. The deputy was able to obtain positive identification of the suspect driver. The investigation continued.