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Around 400 people attended a candlelight vigil in Monea Pace’s honor July 18 at Thompson K-8 International Academy, on the field where the Falcons practice. Pace was described as a “sweet little girl. She was silly and always smiling,” said Kim Smith, the cheer director of the Falcons.

Shelby and Utica put part of water and sewer remember Monea Pace payments in escrow until state settles debt dispute Photos provided by Kim Smith

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Event to raise money, awareness for Turning Point domestic and sexual violence through comprehensive

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“Tomorrow in the Making: Lawrence someone captured theprogram, longstanding ing Point Macomb is hosting its sixth annual fund- aApersonal protection order assistance and a inSOUTHFIELD After 46 Technological University History.” novation program. and dedication of the instituraiser, — Stepping Outyears With the Stars, April 29. forensic nurse examiners working in Lawrence Turning Technological Annett has watched Point Unistrives to empower survivors of history unfold tion.

See TURNING on page 18A versity’s communications and marketing before his very eyes, having worked unAccording to Lisa Kujawa, the vice department, Bruce Annett just can’t stay der six of the eight presidents of the uni- president of enrollment management at away from LTU. versity.

LTU, Annett was the perfect person for Turning Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands at the 2021 event with Stepping Out See BOOK on page 7A Annett has been using his knowlLawrence Tech celebrated its 90th with the Stars emcee Evrod Cassimy, of WDIV-TV. Photo courtesy of Turning Point

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The founder of LTU, Russell Lawrence, is shown using a bottle of Prohibition-legal wine to christen a glider designed by student Jack Laister in the cockpit.

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SOUTHFIELD — With a heavy heart, the Southfield-Lathrup Falcons have decided to cancel their first game of the season to mourn the tragic loss of Monea Pace. They dedicated the remainder of their football season to her memory.

On Friday, July 14, 10-year-old Pace was having trouble breathing and then collapsed during cheer practice. First responders attempted lifesaving procedures, but Pace remained unconscious and later passed away at the hospital that evening of unknown causes.

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At Star Lincoln in Southfield, they have one goal in mind: making sure your Ford or Lincoln runs as efficiently as possible, with the least amount of time at the dealership. With more consumers retaining their vehicle longer than ever, the wait times and lines for routine maintenance and minor repairs have grown significantly. Your vehicle was made to be driven, not sit at the dealership.

Did you know Star Lincoln of Southfield can service all Ford products? We can do your maintenance, repairs, recalls, and perform any Ford warranty work necessary.

Star owner Ryan McInerney and service director Joseph Lane have recently expanded their service department to better utilize the facilities capacity, and quickly assist Ford and Lincoln Customers. With the addition of our State-of-the-Art Mobile Service Van, the team can take care Star Lincoln offers loaner vehicles for of most recalls and minor repairs service work and a Mobile Service Van while you remain on your couch, or at your desk.

Additionally, the service department has been expanded by an additional 11 service bays, featuring the newest technology and equipment on the market. This expansion brings the capacity to a whopping 30+ Service Bays, which is more than most Ford dealerships within the area. Star Lincoln in Southfield is your local Lincoln Express Service dealer. Never wait for routine maintenance, drive on in.

With the expanded capacity and Lincoln Express services, why wait in line at the Ford Dealer?

Servicing your Ford or Lincoln means specialization on every model in the lineup, as well as only utilizing parts that are approved by the OEM -- the very same ones that were originally used to assemble your Ford or Lincoln in the first place. Star provides the right parts, the right technology and factory trained, certified technicians to meet your every need throughout the life-span of your vehicle.

If your busy schedule keeps you too busy to bring in your Lincoln in for service, get the Star Experience by taking advantage of the fully equipped Mobile Service Van which can travel to your home or office – only offered at Star Lincoln.

“We began showcasing our Mobile Service Van on July 12 to it’s fullest potential. We want to offer our current customers priority service from the comfort of their own home, before anyone else! We are currently focused on tending to Ford and Lincoln mobile-friendly open recalls on your vehicle to give you peace of mind, and a painless experience. We are also able to perform light repairs and maintenance services such as cabin and engine filters, wiper blades, battery, and bulbs! Right now, there is absolutely no charge for us to come out, outside of the services you’re requesting. We WANT to come to you!”, says Rayna Lane, Experience Manager.

The Lincoln Service Experience culminates with entertainment held right at the Dealership on Saturday September 23rd when they welcome Lathrup Village’s own Kimmie Horne to the Star Stage for an afternoon of live Jazz from 11am- 3pm.

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Kirk Gibson and Steve Annear, the managing director of the Kirk Gibson Foundation, discuss the foundation’s future efforts.

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SOUTHFIELD — The National Veterans of Foreign Wars’ #StillServing Campaign recognized Southfield veteran Seth Allard for his hard work and dedication to studying suicide and mental health within the military and veteran community.

The #StillServing Campaign recognizes veterans who continue to serve in their community after their service in the military.

Allard actively served in the Marine Corps from 2004 to 2009 and was deployed twice to Iraq, in 2005 and 2010. In 2011, Allard was in the Marine Corps Reserve. In addition to his service, he has been a military spouse for 12 years, allowing him to see both sides of the coin. Upon leaving the military, Allard set out to pursue higher education and study history, a topic that has always interested him.

However, Allard changed course when he realized that Marines were not given the skills, knowledge or infrastructure to address mental health problems and succeed.

Allard “Through a series of things and events in my life, I realized that I still had a lot of opportunities. And I felt sort of a continuing sense of duty to continue serving the military community,” Allard said.

Allard is currently pursuing a doctorate in social work at Wayne State University. Over the past 15 years, he has focused his research on suicide and mental health among veterans. Through his research, he has found that the best approach to the mental health crisis within the military community is hands-on. When it comes to his research, Allard views himself as a “servant intellectual,” rather than an academic who remains primarily on campus.

Recently, Allard attended the 360° Leadership Course training event at Joint Base San Antonio, where he began an evaluation partnership that provides leadership training to active-duty noncommisSee SERVING on page 17A

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KIRK GIBSON BUILDING A NEW LEGACY IN FIGHT AGAINST PARKINSON’S

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METRO DETROIT — Kirk Gibson’s legacy as a player is prestigious across the baseball world.

Through memorable World Series home runs with both the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers that cause adults to reflect with an “I remember when” type of nostalgia, Gibson’s MVP season in 1988, two World Series titles, and even a 2005 Wheaties breakfast cereal box commemorating Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series illustrate the impact he’s had on the sport.

Now, he is forging his legacy in a different area with another team that Gibson will undoubtedly leave his mark on.

“He played baseball for so long, and then he just moved from one team to another — the Parkinson’s team,”

Cameron Gibson, Kirk’s son, said. “He’s their fearless leader.”

Gibson’s inspiring journey with Parkinson’s disease since his diagnosis in 2015 has been paved with every ounce of work and dedication that the Kirk Gibson Foundation has put forth toward Parkinson’s, and the efforts and its volunteers are only growing each year.

The foundation, which was founded in 1996, originally provided college scholarships to a male and female student at both Waterford Kettering, where Gibson graduated and his father worked as a math teacher, and Clarkston High School, where his mother taught theater and speech. After his diagnosis, the foundation, which still provides scholarships, switched gears to focus on funding and supporting the Parkinson’s community, establishing the name of Team23 in honor of Gibson’s jersey number.

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City waives garage sale permit fees for National Garage Sale Day

Southfield to host gun violence community forum July 31

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield is waiving garage sale permit fees for the week of Aug. 7-13 in recognition of National Garage Sale Day on Aug. 12. Per Southfield’s city code, a permit from the City Clerk’s Office must be obtained before residents can hold garage sales.

Permits and permit fees will be waived, and registration at City Hall will not be required for the week.

Residents are allowed to place signs promoting their garage sale on private property. However, signs cannot be placed in public rights of way. Garage sale hours of operation will remain the same, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily. Participation will also not be counted against the limited number of garage sales that residents are authorized to hold annually.

Homeowner and condominium associations and residents who wish to promote their sales may email communityrelations@cityofsouthfield.com with their particular dates, times and address(es) for inclusion on the city website. All submissions must be received by noon on Friday, Aug. 4, to be eligible for inclusion. However, this is not required for participation. There is no word count maximum, and no photos will be accepted or included. For more information, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.

Rosedale Community Players to hold ‘Ripcord’ auditions

SOUTHFIELD — The Rosedale Community Players are holding auditions at 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22 for “Ripcord,” a play by David Lindsay-Abaire, at Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road.

The performance dates are Oct. 20-22 and 27-29, and Nov. 3-4.

The play is set in the Bristol Place Senior Living Facility, where the introverted and somewhat bitter Abby Binder is forced to share her quarters with a new resident, Marilyn Dunne, who is her opposite — talkative and friendly. Abby takes it upon herself to get rid of Marilyn by any means necessary.

When a harmless bet escalates to an intense competition between the two women, secrets that the women wish to keep become unraveled.

Some actors may be cast in multiple roles, and character descriptions can be found at www. stageagent.com. For more information, visit www. rosedalecommunityplayers.com.

SOUTHFIELD — On Monday, July 31, the city of Southfield, in partnership with Shield’s Restaurant Bar Pizzeria, Sam’s Club, Meijer, Kroger, Captain Jay’s Fish & Chicken, and Moms Demand Action, will host a gun violence community forum 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

The forum will feature a conversation between five local law enforcement leaders on ways to reduce gun violence and find solutions. The forum includes commentary from Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, Oak Park Police Director Steve Cooper, Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King, Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington and Detroit Police Chief James White. The forum will be moderated by former Channel 7 News investigative reporter Ronnie Dahl.

The public is invited to participate and share insight and solutions.

For more information, call (248) 796-5130 or visit www.cityofsouthfield.com.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT SEEKS INPUT FOR SUSTAINABLE SOUTHFIELD SURVEY SOUTHFIELD — Southfield residents and businesses are invited to provide their feedback to the Southfield Planning Department regarding the development of the Sustainability Action Plan through the Sustainable Southfield Survey. The survey will be available July 13-Sept. 30. The Sustainability Action Plan is currently in development and, once complete, will serve as a master plan for the sustainability efforts of Southfield. The plan will focus on 10 sustainability categories, emphasizing environmental, economic and social issues.

Participants can access the Sustainable Southfield Survey online at www.cityofsouthfield.com, search “Sustainable Southfield Survey,” or fill out a hard copy at the Neighborhood and Information Center, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Public Services Building, the Southfield Pavilion or the Southfield Public Library located at the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.

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“What helps us is more help, more contributions from others, and more donations and time and resources so we can lift more people up and keep it going,” Gibson said.

Because it’s 2023, the foundation is motivated to complete a set of goals for this year as it continues to grow into its new office in Birmingham.

Steve Annear, the managing director and board member for the foundation, said there are two main goals this year that the foundation is focused on accomplishing.

“We want to grow out our membership of Team23 to 2,300 people this year, and the aim is to raise 2.3 million dollars this year,” Annear said. “I think we’ll achieve both of those things, and we also want to move all of the major initiatives of the foundation forward. As we’re doing that, more people are joining us at Team23 as donors, joining as volunteers, joining as people who work day-to-day in the foundation and helping us all moving forward.”

Originally from Australia, Annear famously ran the Detroit Free Press Marathon in October of last year on one leg and two crutches, finishing the 26.2-mile race and raising more than $100,000 for the Kirk Gibson Foundation.

Annear had his left leg amputated at age

11 because of circulatory problems, and he became an immediate inspiration for Gibson when he met Annear while they were both playing golf.

“My friends that I was playing golf with were very excited about him, and he came over and said hello to us, and I had no idea who he was,” Annear said. “I had to go home and look him up. For you or everybody that knows Kirk, I’ve never had that baseball hero background with him. I’ve always known him as a friend who has Parkinson’s and is spending his life looking after others. That’s the hero I see everyday.”

Annear and Gibson have been a dynamic duo ever since Annear joined the foundation as the managing director in January of 2022, and there’s been one area that the foundation has strongly supported.

With the help of fundraising events and donations, the foundation has made major contributions to various activity-based programs that improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s.

Programs include exercise support groups (weekly classes at Corewell Health); respite care programs, which is in partnership with the Michigan Parkinson’s Foundation to help caregivers; adaptive yoga programs; and cognitive training programs.

If the stars align, the foundation hopes to develop a medical center where caregivers and See PARKINSON’S on page 16A

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“Bruce and I go way back, and I wouldn’t be as good at my job without him, because he knows so much of the history.

I’ve been here 25 years, and when I think about when I came and all the things we wanted to accomplish then and now, I realize I’ve worked for four presidents. And I really believe they do stand on each other’s shoulders. So that vision that they were trying to achieve moving forward, they all work in conjunction with each other to move the university forward,” Kujawa said.

The story of Lawrence Tech begins with Russell Lawrence, one of the founders of the university. Russell was originally from Indiana and attended engineering college there. He moved to Michigan for a job at the University of Detroit Mercy in the 1920s. It was here that he would develop a reputation within the engineering field and become the dean of engineering at U of D. During that decade or so, Russell had grown the engineering program at U of D from around 30 to 1,200 students. Unfortunately, it all ended in 1932, when he was laid off due to the Great Depression.

However, according to Annett, Russell was determined and entrepreneurial. He believed that if America were going to come out of the depression, it would be due to the fields of engineering and technology. Annett explained that through Russell’s friendship with Henry and Edsel Ford, he was able to lease a building from them in Highland

Park, which was next to the Model T factory. Annett stated that the factory was the “biggest, most prolific factory in the world at that time.” The building sat at the edge of the Ford factory and was originally built as an orphanage in 1908 before Henry Ford purchased it. Lawrence Tech was housed in that original location from 1932 until 1955, when they moved to their current location at 21000 W 10 Mile Road.

Unfortunately, Russell Lawrence would never see the university grow into the vision that he had for it. In 1934, two years after LTU was founded, he passed away from cancer. Kujuwa shared that while Russell was on his deathbed, he told his younger brother, George, that he had to pursue this vision of innovation now. Russell wrote on the back of a business card that George was now the president. Annett described George at the time as “young and inexperienced,” but having made that promise to his dying brother, he was determined to create the university that Russell envisioned.

As George assumed the role of president, he was faced with the challenge of picking up the momentum that his brother had left off. When World War II hit, George had to get innovative with how to keep the university afloat.

“We went from a couple of thousand students at the time down to 300 or 400 students. George Lawrence was afraid we would have to close,” Annett stated. “But we ended up not closing, because he was concerned that if we closed, it would be hard to get started again. So he didn’t. He kept going.”

It was during this time that LTU accelerated its academic programs. For example,

what would have been a four-year engineering program became achievable in two and a half years by going nights, days and weekends. LTU also enrolled about 10,000 people from the area to work in specialized training to help with the war effort, such as specialty courses on how to be an efficient manufacturer, as well as sophisticated engineering and mathematics. It was also at this time when LTU began enrolling women.

Annett stated that women first enrolled at LTU in large numbers during World War II. Theresa Shepard Tierney, Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering ’49, was Lawrence Tech’s first female graduate. According to Annett, now, over 25% of LTU’s student population is female.

“It was a miracle, but Lawrence Tech survived World War II,” Annett said. He attributes this success to the shift that LTU underwent during the war.

“In Detroit, all of the industries here

that built cars and trucks before the war switched over to creating weaponry and other resources to aid the war effort. Thus, the ‘Arsenal of Democracy’ name that Franklin Roosevelt called us. And so a lot of our students, faculty, staff and alumni were involved in that transition from a peacetime manufacturing economy to a wartime economy. And then back again, when the war was over, going back to consumer goods, like cars and trucks and washing machines.”

After the war, LTU’s numbers continued to grow, and George knew it was time for a new location. He purchased some acreage that would eventually become the Northland property but ended up selling it to persistent buyers before any developments were made. General Mills Research Farm had been in the area since the 1920s but went up for sale around the time George was looking for land. He purchased 107 See BOOK on page 18A

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 AT 6:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN. PRESENT: Council Members: Nancy Banks, Daniel Brightwell, Myron Frasier, Coretta Houge, Michael Ari Mandelbaum, and Linnie Taylor. EXCUSED: Councilmember Lloyd Crews. ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Kenson Siver, City Clerk Allyson Bettis, City Administrator Fred Zorn, City Planner Terry Croad, and City Attorney Dawn King.

Approve Special Budget Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023 Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023 Approve Southfield Police Department Custodial Services for Police Buildings Approve Bid for Printing of the 2023-24 & 2024-25 Parks & Recreation Activities Booklets Approve LTU and City of Southfield All-Turf Softball/Baseball Field Collaboration Approve Fracassi Campus EV Charging Stations Approve Motion to Reconsider Receipt and Filing of Local Officers Compensation Commission Determination Approve Receipt and Filing of Local Officers Compensation Commission Determination Approve Purchase of Vacant Lot on Meadowood and the Reynold’s Building.

The meeting adjourned at 1:34a.m.

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JULY 28

Summer in the City concert series: Featuring Circle of Sound Band, 7-9 p.m., front lawn of Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, free admission and parking, bring chairs or blankets, (248) 796-4620

JULY 31

Gun Violence Community Forum: Hear from five local law enforcement leaders, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, cityofsouthfield.com

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Recreation on the Move: Activities, games and more for ages 5-13, 4-6 p.m., Bauervic Woods Park, 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield, (248) 796-4620

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Free legal clinic: For low-income residents and senior citizens, 9 a.m., Southfield Human Services, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-4540

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Jazz and blus concert: Charles Greene Trio, 6-8 p.m., Fountain Terrace outside Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, southfieldlibrary.org Park It - Family Fun Nights: Starts at 6 p.m., live music by Momford & Son at 6:30 p.m. and showing of

“DC League of Super-Pets” at 8:15 p.m., Civic Center Park, 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield, www. parkitforfun.com

6:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday of month, virtually or at local restaurant, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists. org, slvoptimist@gmail.com

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

Woodward Dream Cruise: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. from Ferndale to Pontiac, look for route map and scheule of events at www.woodwarddreamcruise.com

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‘PERSPECTIVES’: Public art exhibit featuring nine Asian American artists, on display until July 31, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5100 Support group for birth moms: For women who relinquished their children for adoption, also light meal, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Christian Family Services, 17105 W. 12 Mile Road in Southfield, Sarah@CFS-Michigan.org 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 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

Farmers markets: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, also antiques and collectibles 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, and food truck rally and concerts 4-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through August and 4-8 p.m.

September-October, 316 E. 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak, Royal Oak Farmers Market on Facebook • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and 27, Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays until Sept. 27, Oak Park High School, 13701 Oak Park Blvd., oakparkmi.gov • 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 26, 12 Mile Road at South Robina in Berkley, berkleyfarmersmarket.com

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CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Lathrup Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows, at Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076. Meeting information will be provided on the City’s website: www.lathrupvillage.org The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments on the city’s draft Zoning Ordinance amendments to Article 6, Section 6.1.B.xii., pertaining to mobile food vending (food trucks).

A copy of the proposed zoning amendment is available for viewing on the City’s website (www.LathrupVillage.org) and at Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076, prior to the public hearing during the City’s regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM. Written comments may be addressed to the Planning Commission at the City Hall address. Oral comments will be taken during the hearing on August 15, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, PA 110 of 2006, as amended.

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fresh and not expired. However, I know that not all families can do that — so then who is responsible for upholding the standards and checking our kids safety?”

The meals offered through the state and federal programs, Golzynski said, are required to meet the dietary guidelines for Americans, which are set at the federal level.

“In order to get the federal reimbursement, those meals have to meet those nutritional values, but the beautiful part of having the additional state reimbursement is the schools will actually now have more money to spend on their food products, so they can get even higher quality food than what they had before,” she said.

Federal requirements include minimum servings for vegetables, fruits, milk, grains and meat or meat-alternate components. Schools must also adhere to requirements for calories, trans fat, saturated fat and sodium content.

While meal pattern requirements are set at the federal level, MDE officials said school menus are set at the local school or school district level.

“If there is a food allergy situation, where it is life or death, then the family gets a note from the child’s doctor, and the food service department has to make those accommodations; no matter what those accommodations are, they have to meet that child’s requirement based on what the doctor says,” said Golzynski. “In the case of dietary preference, like for religious reasons, or oftentimes a family eats vegetarian or vegan, See MEALS on page 13A

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Michigan’s House and Senate have approved the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget, which was recently signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The budget includes the allocation of $160 million to provide students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a free daily school breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year.

Some states have either implemented universal free meals or are considering it following last June’s expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that allowed schools across the nation to offer free meals to students during the height of the pandemic.

Michigan’s new universal free meal program is only budgeted for this year, so to keep it going, state lawmakers would have to provide additional funding.

The Michigan initiative, called “Healthy School Meals for All,” aims to address food insecurity and improve student concentration and performance, state officials said.

“This is something we have wanted to see for the kids of Michigan for years,” said Diane Golzynski, the deputy superintendent for finance and operations for the Michigan Department of Education, which will oversee the program. “It’s going to be a huge win for kids all over the state to be able to go to school and know that there will be meals there if they want to eat them.”

Schools will have to opt in if they want to participate.

“The important message for families is, as long as your school opts in, then you will

be able to have free breakfast and lunch at school,” Golzynski added.

Critics of the program say that free and reduced school meals were already offered to students who need them.

State Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, objected to the “expansion of the school meal program, a previously needs-based program that will instead provide free food even for kids from the wealthiest families when fully phased in,” according to a press release.

Advocates said the Healthy School Meals for All program will eliminate the stigma associated with receiving free and reduced lunch by providing reimbursement from the state for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

Previously, just over half of all students in the state qualified for free or reduced meals through federal programs, based on their family’s income or whether they qualified for SNAP benefits or Medicaid. In 2022, 53.3% of Michigan students qualified for free or reduced-cost lunches.

“The federal reimbursement will come in first, and then (the MDE) will calculate the state reimbursement and provide those resources to the schools that opt in,” Golzynski explained.

The governor’s office said the program will help feed 1.4 million children across the state, which they estimate will save a family $850 over the year. A 2012 study of school lunch costs found that homemade lunches ranged in cost from around $1.55 to $2.12, and the NSLP lunches came in around $2.15, without giving a dollar amount to the time involved in preparing either, according to schoolnutrition.org, which also found that parents tend to pack more sugary items.

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He said Healthy School Meals for All will be “transformational” for Michigan’s students and families.

“Not only will it help students learn — no one can focus on an empty stomach — it will help reduce the risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes,” McDonough said in a statement.

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“While this sounds like a good idea, during COVID, when they were offered free lunch, there was a big difference in the quality of free food, versus paid. During the free period, we had gotten expired milk and yogurts … and upset stomachs, and were told stuff smelled or wasn’t cooked right,” said Kalef.

Food standards, she stressed, need to be upheld for the universal free food program as well.

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SOUTHFIELD — On July 4 at 9:50 p.m., a former employee of a business located in the 23000 block of Greenfield Road allegedly broke into the establishment, which was closed at the time of the incident, using a key they had in their possession.

The suspect is accused of stealing over $2,000 in cash from the register.

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SOUTHFIELD — Southfield police located a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Ohio and was used in two Detroit armed robberies at 12:58 p.m. July 7.

Officers stopped the vehicle at 10 Mile and Southfield roads. Inside the vehicle, officers found multiple stolen credit cards.

One of the vehicle’s occupants was arrested for receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle, possession of a fraudulent driver’s license, and driving on a suspended license.

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SOUTHFIELD — A woman arrived home to the 28000 block of Everett Street

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She discovered that her TV had been stolen, but it was later recovered in the backyard.

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SOUTHFIELD — A man reported his 2019 Kia Forte missing from the 28000 block of Franklin River Drive at 9 a.m. July 15.

The vehicle was recovered the next day at 2 p.m., thanks to the help of an Apple AirTag that had been left inside. At the time of recovery, the police noted that the vehicle had a broken window.

Stolen vehicle recovered before victim reported it missing

SOUTHFIELD — Police recovered a stolen vehicle that was left running and unattended in a parking lot in the 25000 block of West 12 Mile Road at 7:10 p.m. July 16.

The 2021 Kia Forte’s back driver’s side window was broken out, and there was damage to the ignition. Police contacted the registered owner, who was unaware that the vehicle was missing.

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then the food service department will do everything they can to meet those but they aren’t required to.”

Rochester Community Schools, along with many other local school districts, works with Chartwells for its food service.

“Universal free meals in Michigan offer a great opportunity for students to eat together in the cafeteria and hopefully make it easier for students and families to confidently check breakfast and lunch off their list. We’re excited to serve even more students in Rochester Community Schools this year, helping to fuel their busy days with favorite menu items and a variety of delicious new recipes,” Marsha Dziewit, the director of dining services for Rochester Community Schools, said in an email.

Rochester parent Cristina Poma feels the universal free meal program is “a move in the right direction” and said it can always be tweaked in the future to address concerns.

“I’m sure the quality of the food and

whatever other gripes people may have can be adjusted as the program grows, but for the children of Michigan, I couldn’t be prouder to be in a state that is taking care of their kids in this manner,” she said.

MDE officials said parents or students can advocate for improved meal quality by first contacting their school’s food service director with concerns.

“Not every family will choose to eat the meals — and that’s always been the case, even during the pandemic, when the meals were free. … But we do expect there to be more children who choose to eat because they are free,” Golzynski stated.

She also encouraged parents to fill out income information, specifically a form called the “educational benefits form,” which will allow schools to continue to get federal funding for education.

“No matter what your income level is, return it, because it’s important to the school for additional education funding that they can get,” she said.

Those with additional questions or concerns can email MDE’s School Nutrition Programs at mde-schoolnutrition@ michigan.gov.

SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD HELD ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 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 Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023 and June 26, 2023.

Authorize Purchase of Mailroom Postage Equipment.

Authorize Purchase of Emergency Medical Supplies and Equipment Approve Authorization to Seek 2023 DTE Energy Foundation Tree Planting Grant

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & SITE PLAN REVIEWS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

Approve Authorization to Seek Keep Michigan Beautiful Grant Authorize Lease of Multifunction Copier Devices Approve 2024 Automobile Theft Prevention Authority Grant Subrecipient Agreement Between Oakland County and City of Southfield – Agreement Renewal Approve Bid for Elevator and Escalator Maintenance Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 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: PSLU23-0010(PUBLIC HEARING) is a Special Use Request of Tower Petroleum, to allow for a carry-out restaurant inside of an existing gas station/convenience store, located at 20020 W. 8 Mile Road, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan (Sidwell Parcel 24-34-479-023).

PSP23-0012(SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a Site Plan Review for Tower Petroleum, to allow for a carry-out restaurant inside of an existing gas station/convenience store, located at 20020 W. 8 Mile Road, City of Southfield, Oakland County, State of Michigan (Sidwell Parcel 24-34-479-023).

PZTA23-0003(PUBLIC HEARING) 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 4, Section 5.22-5; Article 20, Section 5.185; Article 22, Sections 5.193, 5.194 and 5.195; to add heavy equipment sales and rental as a special use in the I-1 Industrial district, permit public art to be located in required front yards and increase permitted lot coverage on single family residential lots to 30%.

Approve PSLU23-0007, the Special Use Request of NTK Investments LLC, on behalf of the Owner, JNR Ventures LLC to convert an existing industrial building/medical marihuana grow and processing facility to an Adult-Use Marihuana Grower in accordance with Southfield Ordinance and the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, on property located at 21680 W Eight Mile.

Approve PZTA23-0002, a Council-initiated 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 5.4, 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 establish a definition for City Planner, 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, to limit the height of residential accessory structures to fifteen feet (15’) maximum Introduce Ordinance No. 1774.

Approve Beech Woods Logjam Project / Receipt of Bids Approve Bid for Section 11 Water Main Lining Approve Road Material and Debris Removal Services for Public Works, Parks, & Fire

Written comments may be mailed to the Planning Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to the meeting.

Approve Bid for Twyckingham Valley Road Improvements and Approval o Cost Participation Agreement for the Oakland County Local Road Improvement Program

Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Planning Department at (248) 796-4150 or tpaison@cityofsouthfield.com

Approve Travel Expense Reimbursement Report for Linnie Taylor: Mackinac Policy Conference, May 30 – June 2, 2023, Mackinac Island, Michigan The meeting adjourned at 9:00p.m.

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 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.

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“She was a sweet little girl. She was silly and always smiling. And always very enthusiastic. She had a sisterly bond with her fellow cheerleaders and her coaches. It’s just a tragedy for all of us, and we’re doing what we can to help the family as they grieve,” stated Kim Smith, the cheer director of the Falcons.

The Southfield-Lathrup Junior Football League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1955 to provide youth football, cheer and dance programs in Southfield, Lathrup Village and surrounding areas. The league consists of around 160 cheerleaders and 350 football players, and is run by unpaid volunteers.

Pace is remembered as an incredibly talented individual who had a deep love and passion for cheerleading. In fact, she had won a yearlong scholarship to a dance academy.

Smith expressed that losing Pace felt like losing a member of the team’s family.

“We’re a large organization with a lot of children, a lot of people and a lot of families.

Even Monea had cousins who cheered and cousins who played football too. I mean, it’s a big organization that families get involved with, and we embrace them. And we’ve all become a family, because our season starts early in December. So we’re together often. You see these girls and boys and their parents and relatives every day for several months. So that’s why we’re so impacted by the loss because it’s like a family member.”

The Falcons organized a GoFundMe to help the family with funeral expenses.

For more information on how to help, visit www.gofundme.com and search “moneapace.” For more information on the Falcons, visit www.southfieldfalcons.org.

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people going through Parkinson’s feel at home in a positive environment while also having various programs, and Parkinson’s research organizations can work together.

“It’s more than a dream,” Gibson said.

“We’re working towards it and we’re chipping away at it. We work on it daily, visiting other places that pulled it off on smaller scales. I don’t want it to be like a medical field. I want it to be more like, ‘This is where we try and kick Parky’s ass field.’”

A major win against Parkinson’s disease came earlier this year when the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research announced that it had developed a test that can reveal abnormal alpha-synuclein, which is known as the “Parkinson’s protein,” in brain and body cells.

The breakthrough with the test is the idea that people can be diagnosed much quicker, before showing numerous symptoms such as rigidity of muscles, tremors, speech changes, slowed movement and more.

“They were able to develop a biomarker test for Parkinson’s, which means you can detect it in spinal fluid,” Annear said. “That means that before the symptoms are prevalent, people will be able to find out that they have Parkinson’s through this test. It’s big, big

news. We’re still a long way from a cure, but organizations like MJ Fox will find a cure.

That will happen, and this is a great step along the way.”

As the foundation continues to mobilize in the fight against Parkinson’s, Gibson said he has been able to improve physically through various exercises that stimulate his nervous system and joints, as exercise is one of the primary ways to maintain one’s quality of life with Parkinson’s. He works in some golf, table tennis and bowling as well.

Most importantly, and Gibson will be the first to say it, a support system is everything for someone going through something like Parkinson’s. Gibson has more than he ever could’ve asked for in that department.

“They’re great,” Gibson said. “Cam donates his time to the foundation and works with the team, and he’s taken on some responsibility there. He helps his old man, and all my boys really do it. My daughter Colleen and my wife, she’s over the top. I’m grateful for that. Look at the Gabe Kapler footage (from their Bally Sports Detroit piece on YouTube), and he talks about watching his dad dissipate; that’s me. That’s what they’re watching. If you look at my tapes from year to year to year, you can see it. It’s not something that’s going to be great for them to deal with, but it’s going to happen, but not if I can help it.”

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“It took over 10 years of work and personal development as well to be able to be in a position to actually see some things to come to fruition and to, hopefully, start impacting leaders in our state, our southeastern Michigan area and in our country, to do something that is not usually done with military suicide research, which is actively listening to our military members, instead of just giving them surveys,” Allard stated.

Allard warns against relying heavily on quantitative data rather than viewing the issue of suicide as a whole.

“From my partnership working with America’s Warrior Partnership organization and some of the work that they have put out… the statistics and the findings that come out of their work actually challenge the idea that it’s just 22 veterans a day, or I’ve even heard some statistics where it’s a little bit less, and it also depends on the state and community. It depends on whether it is urban or rural. So, we really do have to be careful with using blanket statistics.”

He expressed that much of what he’s gleaned from his involvement in studying mental health in the military community is that culture needs to be considered and that the culture within both the military and civilian leadership often continues to disregard the voices of struggling veterans. Allard believes that when looking at signs that a loved one is struggling, it’s important to check any preconceived notions at the door and practice the art of empathetic listening.

“It’s a matter of understanding people’s strengths, rather than looking at them as a constellation of risk factors,” Allard said.

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After facing a period of uncertainty during its first two decades due to external events, Lawrence Tech experienced significant growth and progress following the transition to a new campus. LTU found that having class offerings available from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. was not only convenient for students balancing families and jobs, but also was an efficient way to use facilities to reduce costs and keep tuition on par with public universities in the area. In addition to the reputation LTU had built in the engineering and technology fields, the university became one of the largest colleges of architecture in the country based on its practical application approach to learning in the 1960s.

Through each decade, LTU has been conscious of its motto, “theory and practice.”

Almost 100 years later, Kujawa finds herself meditating daily on the original mission that the Lawrence brothers set out to accomplish and the legacy they’ve left behind. Kujawa keeps pictures of Russell and George Lawrence above her desk in her office as a reminder of what Lawrence Tech represents.

“I think the beauty of Lawrence Tech is what they call agility,” Annett stated. “They can move and create new programs or add new parts of programs. Here, if somebody wants to do something, it can happen pretty quickly. That spirit of innovation, that agility, really dates back to the school’s earliest days. Lawrence Tech is extremely close to the vision that Russell Lawrence had in 1932. His statement from 1932 that engineering and technology will get us out of the depression and change the world, we still adhere to.”

Annett’s book does not have a set release date, but it is expected to reach completion by the end of the year. For more updates from LTU, visit www. ltu.edu.

LEFT: Bruce Annett, the university historian at Lawrence Technological University, is pictured with a statue of Henry Ford, presented to LTU in 2017 by the Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association.

ABOVE: In 1949, Theresa Shepard Tierney was Lawrence Tech’s first female graduate. She is pictured with George Lawrence as she receives her degree.

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Dennis explained that PTSD affects about 9 million people, and often, people assume that veterans are the only patients affected. She said that “it’s actually an anxiety disorder that some people develop after seeing or even living through a traumatic event that either caused or threatened serious harm or death to themselves or someone close to them.”

According to Dennis, some signs of PTSD can include flashbacks or bad dreams that place the individual back into the scenario that traumatized them, avoiding situations that retrigger them, having negative thoughts about themselves, feeling depressed, having difficulty remembering things, and experiencing hypervigilance, which is a sense of hyperarousal which can be triggered by movies, events, sounds, sights and smells. Dennis advises that anyone experiencing some of these symptoms be diagnosed by a trained mental professional and seek treatment. Treatment options vary based on the individual’s needs and the severity of the symptoms. However, common treatments include psychotherapy and medication.

Dennis added that anyone experiencing PTSD or other mental disorders is encouraged to reach out to Priority Health’s behavioral health clinicians, who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached by texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org to chat with a suicide and crisis lifeline.

“There is an immense amount of strength and resilience within veterans,” Allard said. “It is the job of (the U.S. Department of Defense), military, civilian leadership and these various institutions that are supposed to be supporting them. It’s their job to give them the resources that they need, listen to them, and then understand what they need. And then get out of the way. If we can accomplish that, I have no doubt in my mind that the military community — especially with a newer generation that is more open to talking about mental health and is more cognizant of the stigma aspects of it — if they’re supported, then sky’s the limit for them achieving their mental, physical, spiritual, emotional and social health.”

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SWIMMING ACROSS AMERICA FOR A CURE

Photo provided by Swim Across America - Motor City Mile

DETROIT — At press time, swimmers and volunteers were preparing for the fifth annual Swim Across America-Motor City Mile scheduled for July 7 on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. A 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim and a half-mile swim were scheduled. SAA-Motor City Mile benefits cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where roughly 500 researchers are working to prevent cancer, improve outcomes for patients, and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. One participant, Julie Brabbs — pictured right with her husband, Steve — is the chief administrative officer at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Brabbs also is a cancer patient and currently has raised $14,232 for cancer research, with more donations expected. Brabbs, 56, of Ann Arbor, is currently being treated with Keytruda, which is an immunotherapy cancer treatment that was funded and created in a Swim Across America lab at Johns Hopkins University. For more information about Swim Across America, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

Distracted driving law now in effect

METRO DETROIT — Drivers and law enforcement departments across Michigan are reacting to a new law that went into effect June 30 that prohibits using cellphones and other devices while driving.

According to a press release issued on behalf of Insurance Alliance of Michigan, data from the Michigan State Police showed that in 2021, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 59 of those crashes resulting in a fatality.

The use of a mobile electronic device means using a mobile electronic device to do any task, such as sending or receiving a call; sending, receiving or reading a text message; viewing, recording or Photo by Brendan Losinski transmitting a video; and accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site. An exception is allowed if the driver is contacting emergency services. Michigan is now the 26th state to adopt a hands-free driving law.

According to the release from MDOT, texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of phones “without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians and road workers.”

“Everyone who spends time on our roadways has a story or a negative experience that involves a distracted driver. The latest legislation is another tool to help encourage safer driving habits and ultimately save lives,” Capt. Joshua Jones of the Troy Police Department said in an email. “Our officers have been briefed on the new law and will be out there helping educate the public on its importance. The more buyin we can get from drivers, of all age groups, the safer our roads will become. I like the simple message we put out on our social media: ‘Just Drive.’ Put the phone down, and just drive.”

AUTHORITIES WARN OF DEBT COLLECTION SCAM

METRO DETROIT — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about a new scam in which fraudulent letters are directed to workers and businesses.

The letters attempt to collect an outstanding debt and are part of a scam that fraudulently identifies the sender as the State of Michigan, seeking to unlawfully collect a debt that is owed to the Unemployment Insurance Agency or the Michigan Department of Treasury, which functions as the state’s debt collection agency.

The recipients are threatened with seizure of their bank accounts, wages, business assets, cars, real estate, refunds and cash if past due debts are not paid. The letters use personal information that can be

gleaned from internet records to make their sources sound legitimate and make the threats more likely to result in payment.

Workers and businesses should note that any legitimate letters from the Department of Treasury will be printed on Treasury Department letterhead and will also provide options for paying the debt, as well as outline taxpayer rights. Letters from the UIA will contain information about how to protest and appeal payment determinations. Letters from the treasury or the UIA will always include the names of departmental leadership at the top.

Anyone with questions about their state debts should call the Treasury Collections Service Center at (517) 636-5265. Anyone with a consumer complaint or who believes they have been the victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team by calling (517) 335-7599.

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial looking for volunteers ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is looking for volunteers for a dedication event later this summer.

The organization will hold a dedication ceremony in celebration of completing phase 1 of the memorial at 4 p.m.

Aug. 10 in Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. The group is looking for volunteers to help with the event.

Volunteer efforts will include helping to coordinate volunteers at the event, helping with setup from noon to 3:30 p.m., helping during the ceremony from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., helping during cleanup from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or assisting with tasks the day prior to the event.

For more information, visit michiganww2memorial.org/ dedicationceremonyvolunteer.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, the memorial is looking for volunteers to help Team Depot as it lays sod, spreads mulch and plants bushes at the memorial’s site. Also on the agenda that day is to rebuild the flower box at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue.

Volunteers need to be 18 years old. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves, sunscreen and water. Sign up for a time slot at michiganww2memorial.org/ home-depot-grounds-project.

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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

Purse snatcher returns to the scene of the crime

SOUTHFIELD — A woman contacted police at 3:59 p.m. June 26 to report her purse missing from her vehicle in the 23000 block of Lahser Road.

She told police that she knew the individual who took her purse. The suspect returned to the area while the officers were at the scene.

Officers observed a purse matching the victim’s description in the suspect’s vehicle. The purse was recovered, and the suspect was arrested for larceny from auto and outstanding warrants.

Man discovers attempted vehicle theft as he leaves for work SOUTHFIELD — On July 1 at 5:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to 25000 Greenfield Road for attempted vehicle theft.

A man had observed an unknown individual hanging from the driver’s side window of his 2016 Hyundai Elantra as he was leaving for work.

The man began yelling at the suspect, and the suspect fled on foot.

Multiple items were stolen from the vehicle, and ignition damage was done to the vehicle.

Man finds sliding door open after alarm is tripped

NOVI — A man living in the 24800 block of Fairway Hills Drive, in the general area of 10 Mile and Taft roads, contacted police when he discovered that his back patio sliding door was open after his home alarm had been tripped at 7:29 p.m. June 26.

The man told police that his neighbor had seen a man near his home at approximately that time.

The homeowner stated that he keeps a piece of wood in both of his sliding doors, which is why he believed that whomever unlocked the door was unable to gain entry, according to the police report.

The man told police he does not know who would try to break into his home, but he said he had “weird feelings” about some contractors who worked on his back patio a month prior. He said he paid for the services in cash and noticed that the workers paid close attention to that detail. He reportedly said he did not wish to give the name of the company, as he had no proof. He said he would be looking into obtaining and mounting cameras for security. The case was closed pending more information.

Troy bank robbed

TROY — Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 725 E. Big Beaver Road at 4:27 p.m. June 23.

According to the Troy police, the male suspect entered the bank and slid an envelope across the desk with a note demanding money “so no one would get hurt.” The teller put the money in the envelope, and the suspect was last seen fleeing the bank on foot.

Charges pending blood test following hit-and-run crash

TROY — Troy police officers responded to reports of a crash at 12:30 a.m. June 19 near the intersection of Rochester Road and East Big Beaver Road.

They were informed that a second vehicle had fled the scene.

Shortly afterward, officers were flagged down by a passerby in the parking lot of 3331 Rochester Road where they observed a 2021 GMC Yukon with heavy front-end damage, two flat tires and smoke coming from the engine compartment.

Officers spoke to the registered owner of the vehicle, who was standing nearby, and asked him what had happened. The owner said he had been driving and hit something, but did not know what he had hit. Officers noted the driver, a 36-year-old Troy man, was slurring his words, and there was an odor of intoxicants coming from his person.

During an inventory search of the driver’s vehicle, officers discovered marijuana throughout the passenger compartment. A search warrant was obtained for a blood draw for testing.

Three arrested in theft

ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that at 3:20 p.m. July 3, three suspects stole clothing and household goods from the Meijer located at 5150 Coolidge Highway and fled in a blue Chevrolet Traverse. The suspects were arrested for retail fraud after responding officers reportedly located the vehicle and recovered the stolen merchandise.

their own vehicles before turning physical in a parking lot at 33400 Woodward Ave. The case was being reviewed for possible charges.

other customers, and began swearing and yelling at the bank staff. The customer was advised to leave and not return at the request of the business.

Suspect throws rock through business window

Money swiped from register

BIRMINGHAM — On July 3, at approximately 10 a.m., an offer was dispatched to 33000 Woodward Ave. for a malicious destruction of property report.

A 36-year-old business owner reported that an unknown man wearing a black shirt, light-colored pants, white shoes and a black bucket hat threw a rock through the business’s exterior front window.

The window damage/repair costs are estimated at $2,500. The suspect did not take any items or enter the business. The investigation was ongoing.

Steering wheel columns stolen from Malibus

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department took two reports of larcenies from automobiles June 27-28, one in the 400 block of Maple Road and the other in the 1600 block of Bloomfield Place.

In both cases, two separate 2019 Chevrolet Malibus had the driver-side windows smashed out and the steering wheel columns stolen. Other agencies in metro Detroit have reported similar thefts from Chevrolet Malibu vehicles.

The case was under investigation.

Residents report check fraud

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A woman on McDivitt Drive reported that her son’s hockey net was taken from near the end of her driveway between June 25 and 26 by an unknown person.

No further information was provided.

FARMINGTON — A Farmington resident went into the police station at 1 p.m. June 16 to report that a check was fraudulently altered and cashed on behalf of their personal bank account.

The victim reported that they wrote two checks for $200 each; however, the checks were altered to show a new amount of $6,500. The payee’s name was changed, and the checks were then presented to a local bank, where they were cashed. A report was taken and turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

At 4 p.m. June 14, a second resident reported a similar incident where they mailed a check in the amount of $695; however, the check was altered to show a new amount of $6,200.

Fight breaks out between drivers

Bank customer bothers others

Hockey net reportedly stolen from driveway

BIRMINGHAM — On June 21 at approximately 9:59 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of South Old Woodward and Merrill Street on a report of two men fighting.

The confrontation began as a verbal altercation between the individuals while they were driving in

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Safety officers responded to the Chase Bank on Farmington Road for a report of a customer trouble at 2 p.m.

June 24.

An investigation revealed that a customer had been at the location for over two hours disturbing

HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, money was stolen from the register of a cafe in the 21400 block of John R Road around 1:15 a.m. June 28.

The victim is a Hazel Park woman, 56. A total of $150 in cash was taken. The front door was broken to gain access.

Police were investigating.

Teen suspended after threatening to commit violence at Rochester High

ROCHESTER HILLS — At Rochester High School, a student reported to school staff that another student had shouted in the hallway between classes that he was “going to shoot up the school” at around 11:50 a.m. June 6.

The responsible student, a 15-year-old male from Rochester Hills, was immediately identified and taken to the main office.

The school resource officer responded and initiated an investigation.

The responsible student was interviewed and denied making any threat. Additional witnesses were identified and interviewed. All related witnesses confirmed hearing the threat, but they believed it to be a joke.

The person responsible was searched, along with his belongings. No weapons were found. His parents were notified and advised that the student had no access to firearms. Through the investigation, it was determined that the threat was not credible.

The responsible student was taken home by his parents and was suspended for the remainder of the school year.

Driver arrested for felony assault

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the area of Rochester and Auburn roads for a report that a subject had a gun pointed at him by another motorist at 12:47 p.m. June 15. The complainant, a 34-year-old man from Rochester Hills, provided a vehicle description of the responsible driver and a direction of travel. A deputy in the area began looking for the suspect vehicle and located it in an adjacent apartment complex. The driver, a 31-year-old resident of Auburn Hills, was taken into custody and lodged at Oakland County Jail. A handgun was recovered. The case was forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.