Oakland County pushes back over Red Run sewage dumping
OFFICIALS SAY COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW DUMPS ARE ‘FULLY TREATED’
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — Oakland County officials have pushed back against accusations that the county has been dumping untreated sewage into the Clinton River and, ultimately, into Lake St. Clair.
Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash provided a rebuttal of claims made by officials in Macomb County at a press conference at the George W. Kuhn Retention Treatment Basin on Sept. 18. Nash called the facility “state of the art” and said it meets all the requirements from the state. He said claims made against it by officials in Macomb County and, most recently, Clinton Township, were false.
“It’s important to understand water quality issues in Macomb County are longstanding and they’re
See RED RUN on page 14A
Mural to breathe new life into exterior of Hazel Park library
A mural on the facade of the Hazel Park District Library was on the cusp of completion Sept. 17. The artist is Zach Curtis, and the project was made possible with funding from the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library is receiving a fresh new look. At press time Sept. 18, work was underway on a massive mural on the building at 123 E. Nine Mile Road. The painting, estimated to measure about 60 feet by 25 feet, occupies the
angled side of the library closest to John R Road, making it also visible from Nine Mile Road. The artist, Zach Curtis of White Lake, started painting the week of Sept. 6. He specializes in aerosol and acrylic painting and has gained recognition across the U.S. and Mexico for his large-scale building murals and canvas paintings, describing his style as “painterly realism.”
See MURAL on page 6A
SECOND FRONT PAGE
Program aims to convert food waste into compost
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — Earlier this month, the city of Madison Heights launched a program where residents can drop off food waste at the Department of Public Services so that it can be converted into compost — a nutrient-rich material used as fertilizer for plants.
The program launched Sept. 1 in partnership with MyGreen Michigan. The DPS is located at 801 Ajax Drive, and the designated drop-off site is accessible 24 hours a day.
Among the items that residents can drop off there are fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds and filters, cooking grease, bread, eggshells, flowers, dairy products, meat, bones, chemical-free napkins and paper towels, and BPI-certified products such as restaurant takeout containers.
The idea is to keep such waste out of landfills, where it decays into greenhouse gasses. Instead, the waste will be turned into compost that
Grants continue to make a difference in Madison Heights
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — In recent years, officials in Madison Heights have been focused on securing grants for enhancements around town.
“When I first joined council (in 2013), it was actually incredibly rare that we would
apply for and receive grants, because in order to take advantage of them, you needed to ensure you were budgeting to cover whatever matching parts were required,” said Madison Heights Mayor Pro Tem Mark Bliss. “And so, historically, a lot of money was left on the table. Changing that has been a major priority over the past five years.”
In March 2024, the city was awarded
a $525,000 federal grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for new ballfield light poles and LED light conversions at Rosie’s Park, Silverleaf Park and Huffman Park. The city’s match there is $400,000.
In March 2023, HUD also awarded the city $850,000 for a partnership program with Habitat for Humanity, providing home
repairs to eligible residents. And in March 2022, HUD awarded a $490,000 grant for library renovations including repairs to the foundation, insulation, mechanical upgrades, lighting enhancements, dedicated spaces for children and teens, and improved accessibility features. The overall renovations cost nearly $730,000.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein visits the Department of Public Services, 801 Ajax Drive, to drop off kitchen scraps for the compost bin, part of a new environmental initiative.
Compost
can be used to improve the soil quality of gardens and green spaces.
“I think it’s crucial for us to encourage residents through our policies to support environmental sustainability programs that reduce our carbon footprint,” said Madison Heights City Councilman Quinn Wright. “It’s also important to provide programs our residents want. Compost is one of them, and it’s another benefit of moving to Madison Heights, getting those quality-of-life elements that maybe they couldn’t get in other cities.”
Madison Heights Mayor Roslyn Grafstein and Madison Heights City Councilwoman Emily Rohrbach were strong supporters of the program. Rohrbach has also been the council representative on the city’s Environmental Citizens Committee since 2019.
“The composting program is one of many efforts we are taking as a city and community members to address climate change,” Rohrbach said via email. “There is no single thing a city or individual can do to move the needle, but as a group taking many small steps, I believe we can make a real impact.”
Rohrbach said the ECC has taken many actions to this end, including the planting of more than 600 new trees, the addition of native gardens at local parks, the installation of rain gardens in low-lying areas, and providing grant funding for residents to start their own native gardens, funded by native plant sales organized and staffed by ECC volunteers.
“The composting program is just the latest effort,” Rohrbach said, thanking city staff for their work crafting the pilot program. “I’m excited to see our residents begin to utilize this program and reduce our community’s carbon footprint by reducing and composting food waste.
“I know my own mother, who is a resident of Madison Heights, has been clamoring for a composting program for years. She was storing food scraps in her chest freezer for a long time,” Rohrbach said. “So when this program launched Sept. 1, she was ecstatic to pack up those food scraps and drop them off at our DPS. The fact that it’s a resource with 24-hour access makes it easier for residents to take advantage at their convenience.”
Melissa Marsh, the city manager of Madison Heights, said that city staff looked at vendors used by neighboring cities like Ferndale and also Northville, which led
them to connect with the people at MyGreen Michigan, an organic collection company that provides composting for Michigan gardens, farms and landscapes. They pick up biweekly with the option for more frequent pickups. Marsh said Madison Heights may increase pickups once the program becomes more popular.
“The program is currently a pilot program for one year. However, we’re encouraged by the amount of compost we received the first two weeks,” Marsh said. “The service will be available year-round and can accept food scraps that can’t be handled in a home compost system, such as meat and bones. They say, ‘If it grows, it goes!’”
Grafstein said she started talking about the concept seven years ago when she first ran for the City Council, and that it was an early goal of hers upon reviving the ECC in 2018. She said that in addition to reducing harmful greenhouse gasses such as methane and enriching the soil with nutrients, compost has the added benefit of saving gardeners money since it reduces the need for expensive commercial fertilizers.
“I have been using backyard composers since I moved here 20 years ago. They are covered rotating composters off the ground, so we do not have rodent issues like those that can be associated with other types of composters. However, we do not put in meat products and eggshells, since they take a long time to decompose. So, we will be taking those to the Ajax site,” Grafstein said via email. “For residents concerned with potential odor issues or attracting rodents in their yard, the drop-off compost provides them an opportunity to still participate.
“I am extremely proud of the environmental progress that has been made since I revived the ECC,” she said. “In 2017, the year I was elected to council, the city planted only 12 trees. Now, we have planted over 500 trees in the last five years. And not only are we finally repopulating our tree canopy, we have also earned the distinction of being named a Tree City since 2020. Our commitment to sustainability has been further recognized through our bronze- and silver-level membership as a Michigan Green Community since 2021.”
Grafstein also highlighted how the city has updated its master plan and zoning ordinances in recent years with a focus on spurring growth while promoting nonmotorized transportation.
“This pilot program for food scrap composting is another key step towards reducing our carbon footprint, and building a more sustainable future,” Grafstein said.
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
NEWS & NOTES
APPLE CIDER PRESSING
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Red Oaks Nature Center at Suarez Friendship Woods, located at 30300 Hales St. in Madison Heights, will hold a program about apple cider pressing from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Participants will get to try their hand at grinding apples and pressing cider, and are encouraged to bring a pre-washed, light-colored T-shirt to decorate with apple prints.
An ASL interpreter will be provided. The cost is $5 per person. Preregistration with payment is required by calling the nature center at (248) 858-0916 weekdays or (248) 585-0100 during business hours.
SENIOR STORYTELLING SERIES
HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Recreation Center, located at 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd. next to Green Acres Park, is hosting a new program called Senior Storytelling that is held weekly on Wednesdays from now until Nov. 27.
The next session will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. The concept is to build a stronger sense of community and allow attendees to have a safe space to improve their mental health, especially with seniors, by discussing topics like, “What is the best laugh you ever had,” and “What are you proud of?” Other suggested topics are accepted and encouraged.
For more information, call the Hazel Park Recreation Center at (248) 547-5535.
STRANGER DANGER ALERT
MADISON HEIGHTS — Lamphere Public Schools issued a “stranger danger” alert regarding an incident that reportedly occurred Sept. 11.
Officials say that a student walking home from Page Middle School was approached and offered a ride by an unknown man. The encounter occurred around 3:05 p.m. as the student was walking east along Robert Avenue, between Howard Avenue and Herbert Street. The man appeared to be in his late 30s to early 40s, with a medium build and brown hair. He was driving a light blue Ford car. The Madison Heights Police have been investigating.
The school district reminds parents and guardians to speak to their children about strangers, teaching them to never speak to someone they don’t know or go near a stranger’s car, and to run to the nearest safe place if approached by a stranger. Students should always walk with family or a group of friends and be vigilant about their surroundings.
If you know more about this incident, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 585-2100.
Code enforcement for businesses
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chamber of Commerce will host a presentation on code enforcement from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Associated Builders and Contractors Southeastern Michigan, 31800 Sherman Ave. in Madison Heights.
The program will discuss the different code violations that businesses should know about to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws. Code enforcement officers from the cities of Madison Heights and Hazel Park will be present to help local business owners understand their responsibilities when it comes to compliance and the steps they can take to avoid any potential violations or legal consequences.
A light breakfast and coffee will be served. Admission is free for current and future members of the chamber. For more information, including admission pricing for nonmembers, call the chamber at (248) 542-5010.
‘MAKE
A BLANKET DAY’ TO HELP COMFORT CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS
PONTIAC — Volunteers are needed for Fleece & Thank You’s seventh annual “Make a Blanket Day” to be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 21, 2024, at the UWM Sports Complex, 867 South Blvd. E.
“Make a Blanket Day” brings together participants to create no-sew fleece blankets for children in hospitals across Michigan. This year, the goal is to reach 1,000 blankets, each one providing warmth and comfort to a child in the hospital.
The event will include a live DJ, giveaways, and the chance to win prizes. The event is free to attend and there is no cost to purchase blanket-making kits that include easy-to-follow instructions. Participants are encouraged to bring their teams, families, and friends. It’s also an opportunity for company team-building activities or service hours for high school students.
To register, visit fty.charity/mabd24. Fleece & Thank You is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comfort and support to children in hospitals through the donation of handmade fleece blankets. Each blanket is accompanied by a video message of encouragement and hope. For more information, visit fleeceandthankyou.org.
Photo provided by Fleece & Thank You
Mural
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The work is funded by $25,000 from the Detroit Institute of Art’s Partners in Public Art program, with subject matter determined by community feedback surveys.
The Hazel Park Arts Council led the search for an artist in Oakland County. Any required maintenance in the future will be the responsibility of the library. The building is owned by the city, so the Hazel Park City Council had to sign off on it, which they did at a meeting Aug. 13.
“The great thing is that at each level, approval has been unanimous from everyone,” said Alissa Sullivan, the mayor pro tem of Hazel Park.
Among the most cited words and phrases in the survey were “past, present and future,” “colorful,” “diversity,” “children” and “library.”
These ideas informed the design, which will feature an image of a boy and a girl sitting closely together reading a book with a sense of wonder on their faces. A horse appears to be springing forth from the pages of the book — a nod to Hazel Park’s history with harness racing. The children are said to reflect the diversity of the community.
But according to the artist, there are many ways to appreciate the piece.
“I wanted to insinuate that the children were reading about a piece of history
Grants
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This year, the Consumers Energy Foundation awarded $250,000 to Madison Heights for the construction of a bandshell at Civic Center Park, which made its debut during Trail Tunes Sept. 21 as the stage for the climactic Battle of the Bands. Another parks upgrade is inbound at Rosie’s Park, where $91,000 awarded by Oakland County Parks and Recreation and the Southeast Michigan Pickleball Association will construct pickleball courts. The county also awarded the city $22,500 this year for new basketball courts at Civic Center Park, which were installed in June. The city matched the county’s contribution.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) awarded the city the same amount — $22,500 — paying for the consulting firm Energy Sciences to work with staff and the city’s Environmental Citizens Committee on the creation of a sustainability plan.
Another environmental initiative is the
from Hazel Park. Since the horse racing tracks were here in the city, I thought it was the perfect story to tell while keeping the mural fun and exciting,” Curtis said in an email. “For me, that is the main concept of the painting. However, I always leave my work up to interpretation, so if somebody walks away with another perspective, that’s great, as well.”
The PIPA program started in 2018, with a focus on bringing art to public buildings such as libraries, town halls and fire
stations. PIPA murals have been painted across Southeast Michigan in communities including Berkley, Rochester, Mount Clemens, New Haven and Wyandotte.
Corrine Stocker, the library director, said that Sullivan and the Hazel Park Arts Council were instrumental in arranging the project, as was Ani Garabedian, the DIA’s manager of community engagement programs. She thanked the City Council and City Manager Ed Klobucher as well.
“I also need to mention our (library
board) trustee, Barbara Winter, who tenaciously applied for this project over the course of years,” Stocker said in an email. “Without her passion and persistence, we would not have this opportunity.”
Since the library’s facade is brick, the mural is being spray-painted onto the surface.
“I created my design before painting, so far as covering the space, I use my sketch as my guide while remaining adaptive and tweaking this as I go to ensure the painting is as visible as possible from the main road and through the trees,” Curtis said. “Every mural I get to create is a privilege. I’m very honored to have been chosen for this project. Working with the DIA has always been on my creative bucket list and will definitely be one to remember.”
Sullivan said she looks forward to the finished product.
“I really advocated for this artist. His work is beautiful. He’s done murals all around the state,” Sullivan said. “I think that we are trying to be cognizant of the city’s past, and respectful of that with this mural. Just because we’re moving forward doesn’t make the past irrelevant. But in addition to commemorating the past, this is also about the future, children, expectations, imagination, diversity. All of those elements are incorporated into the art.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
ongoing development of a regional decarbonization plan in Madison Heights, Ferndale, Oak Park and the Lamphere Schools district. The four entities aim to reduce their energy footprint and will form their plan with a $500,000 energy futures grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Another round of funding could follow for the second phase of the plan, with a possible $1 million in grant funding.
And then there is the recent award of $500,000 from the state to Madison Heights for the purpose of upgrading the heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems at the Madison Heights Police Department. The upgrades there will not only replace the existing 1991 system but will also convert it from electric to a gas boiler system, which is more efficient and should save taxpayers even more money on utility costs.
Adam Owczarzak is the grant administrator for Madison Heights. His specialized role includes identifying suitable federal, state and private funding opportunities, and then draft-
The artist of the new mural, Zach Curtis of White Lake, started painting the week of Sept. 6.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Adam Owczarzak, the grant writer for Madison Heights, visits the new basketball courts at Civic Center Park, which were installed with grant funding earlier this summer. The city has been consistently awarded grants in recent years that help pay for new programs and amenities.
ing and submitting detailed proposals in coordination with city departments, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
He has become the lead on many applications and said that the city has been successful in finding grants lately because of its strategic plan.
“We started this planning process in 2018 and have updated it annually to ensure that City Council and staff priorities are aligned. This gives staff a roadmap of which projects and funding opportunities to seek out,” Owczarzak said in an email. “Once the strategic planning process has been updated by council, staff starts to receive quotes for projects, to get an idea how much a project will cost. We then evaluate how much in the budget we have available for the project, and then seek out funding if there is a gap. Most grant funders want to see that you have ‘shovel ready’ projects. Because of this, we’ve been able to complete many projects.”
Bliss said that designating Owczarzak as the grant writer has been a sound investment.
“The grants he brings in more than cover the salary of the role, sometimes 10 times over,” Bliss said. “I also instituted a special project fund several years ago as part of our budgeting process, so that we’ll always have cash set aside for special projects, especially as it relates to our parks or anything in that quality-of-life area. We’re now having conversations three to five years in advance and setting aside funds. With the bandshell at the park, we ended up getting the grant much earlier than we expected, but we were still able to take advantage of it, thanks to the special project fund.”
The mayor pro tem praised his colleagues on the City Council for prioritizing grants, and he praised City Manager Melissa Marsh, as well, citing her insight as the city’s former finance director.
“She changed our budgeting practices in a way that makes this possible. It’s a nice moment of all the stars aligning for us to do this,” Bliss said. “At any given time, there are a handful of grants in the process at our city, and every time we win them, it’s less money coming out of taxpayers for when we make upgrades in our city. So I am extremely proud of our staff and council.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA
BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Multigenerational housing is making a comeback.
Studies by the Pew Research Center indicate that the concept has grown for the past five decades, and there is no sign of peaking.
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of people living in multigenerational homes quadrupled since 1971, reaching 59.7 million in March 2021.
Shaun Shaya, of Shaya Realty in Birmingham, works closely with the senior community, helping them sell their homes or move into assisted living arrangements. He said moving into a multigenerational household can provide plenty of emotional benefits for the older generation.
Having a senior move into a home with their adult children or grandchildren means more accessibility to caregiving and a sense of social inclusivity. But the change between living on their own and moving in with family can be difficult.
“I think they are in a place where they have a lot of stress in their life. It is stressful because it is change. They have lived in their home for a long time,” he said. “But on the other side, you know that it is easier.”
Shaya has seen first hand the positive impact living with other people has on the senior community while helping seniors move into assisted living homes.
See HOUSING on page 9A
ABOVE: Jennifer Tommajin, of Real Estate One in Troy, designed this home that showcases the amount of space and functionality a multigenerational home could use. The 6,938-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, four full baths, and one half bath.
Photo by Brian Kurtz LEFT: One of the benefits of extended families living together is strengthening bonds between generations. Shutterstock image
Housing
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Seniors in assisted living homes experience more social interaction and less stress of taking care of themselves. Shaya said multigenerational housing provides the same effect.
“The key is the emotional well-being of the seniors that choose to live in multigenerational housing,” he said. “As you get older, it becomes very isolating, and socializing becomes more of a challenge.”
Jennifer Toomajian, of Real Estate One in Troy, said she sees a lot of multigenerational living situations in Troy and the surrounding areas of metro Detroit.
“Multigenerational homes are huge in areas that have diverse populations,” she said. “I think our population is different today, so you have people that live in the areas that are culturally used to taking care of their grandparents or their parents.”
To accommodate the current wants or needs for multigenerational homes, Toomajian said that the housing market is beginning to build homes specifically for multigenerational housing.
“Developers have been adjusting new construction floor plans to accommodate
multigenerational families,” she said via email. “Adding first-floor full bathrooms with showers and first-floor flex rooms that have a multi-purpose: guest room, bedroom, playroom, gym, or an office.”
Creating homes that are designed for the purpose of multigenerational family living situations opens up the doors for saving money in other aspects of life, according to Toomajian.
“What ends up happening is today’s home prices are so high that both parents have to work,” she said. “Then if both parents are working, who is home with the kids? Then grandma moves in to help take care of the kids while the parents are working.”
Shaya said that the desire for a single family home and land will never diminish, but multigenerational living is the most attainable option as he believes that housing affordability will not change anytime soon.
“Economics will sort of dictate that a different model will be more efficient and more welcome for a lot of people,” he said. “I think that multigenerational housing is going to be an integral part of that model to help with the housing availability issue that many people face.”
Call Staff Writer Taylor Christensen at (586)-498-1081.
End of Watch
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — Car buffs who attend this year’s Jammin’ at the Junction will have the opportunity to pay their respects to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
The annual car show will be held from 8 a.m. to 5
LEFT: This
CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS
p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road in Roseville. The event is open to the public and free to spectators.
During the day, car owners will display their soupedup muscle cars, classic models, coupes, convertibles and more. The festivities also will include live music, food vendors and awards.
One car that will catch the public’s attention is a 1977
from
Chevrolet Caprice Classic, which Roseville City Manager and Police Commissioner Ryan Monroe owns and maintains. He purchased the vehicle with his own money a few years ago to honor the dedicated Roseville patrolmen who died while serving and protecting the residents of the city.
“I plan to have the car there,” said Monroe, a former police officer. “When you work the road, that is your of-
1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is scheduled to be on display at Jammin’ at the Junction
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 on Utica Road, between Gratiot Avenue and 12 Mile Road, in Roseville. The car pays tribute to four Roseville police officers who died in the line of duty.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
See CAPRICE on page 12A
ABOVE: This display plaque lists the many local businesses and Roseville police officers that helped restore the 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic on their own time at no cost to the city.
Photo by Maria Allard
CRIME WATCH
Juveniles arrested
HAZEL PARK — According to a police report, around 1:30 a.m. Sept. 10, an officer on patrol located a maroon 2020 Kia Optima traveling eastbound on Eight Mile Road and turning northbound on John R Road. The Kia had been reported stolen in Detroit on Sept. 9. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver reportedly fled in the vehicle.
The stolen vehicle was allegedly pursued eastbound on East George Avenue from John R and when it reached the south Interstate 75 service drive, it entered the southbound lanes of the freeway. Police pursued the vehicle to Seven Mile Road, where it reportedly exited the freeway and entered the lot of a gas station and struck a police car when exiting the lot.
The driver was allegedly seen wearing a ski mask. The vehicle continued to Hollywood and Omira streets in Detroit, where it stopped. The driver and passenger reportedly exited the vehicle and attempted to run away on foot. Officers apprehended both individuals, ages 15 and 16 and from Detroit. The driver was taken to juvenile detention, and the passenger was turned over to a parent.
At press time, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office was reviewing the case.
If you know more about this case or others, call Hazel Park Police at (248) 542-6161.
Auto theft attempted
MADISON HEIGHTS — An unknown suspect reportedly attempted to steal a 2005 GMC Safari van while it was parked in the 300 block of E. 13 Mile Road between 10 p.m. Sept. 14 and 10:45 a.m. Sept. 15.
According to a police report, the van belongs to a 34-year-old Madison Heights resident. Police were investigating.
Handgun taken
MADISON HEIGHTS — An unknown suspect reportedly stole a Taurus 9mm handgun from a location in the 1000 block of West 14 Mile Road sometime between 2 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sept. 14.
According to a police report, the gun belongs to a 21-year-old Detroit resident. Investigations were ongoing.
Trailblazer disappears
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole
a gray 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer belonging to a 61-year-old Madison Heights resident from the 800 block of East Brockton Avenue between 2 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sept. 12.
Police were investigating.
License plates lifted
MADISON HEIGHTS — According to a police report, an unknown suspect stole two license plates from vehicles in the lot of a business in the 31000 block of Stephenson Highway sometime between noon July 12 and 9:12 a.m. Sept. 12.
Investigations were ongoing.
If you know more about these crimes or others, call Madison Heights Police at (248) 585-2100.
Caprice
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fice. It’s a nice thing for the department and community to have the police vehicle at Jammin’ at the Junction. People like it.”
When shopping around for a commemorative car, Monroe “looked at all kinds of vehicles.” While the ’77 model was never a police car, Monroe felt the spacious and comfortable sedan was the best representation for the officers who lost their lives.
The honored patrolmen are: Albert O. DeSmet, Robert Alfred Young, William Oliver and Lawrence Cooney. All four men are remembered on the Officer Down Memorial Page website at odmp.org. The website tells brief stories of the law enforcement officers and the circumstances in which they died.
DeSmet was killed when his patrol car was struck during a high-speed pursuit Nov. 5, 1987. DeSmet, 44, was survived by his wife, son and two daughters.
According to the website, Clinton Township police were pursuing a vehicle traveling into Roseville after the driver had rammed and hit two vehicles. DeSmet and his partner, James Edwards, activated their emergency lights and pulled onto the southbound lanes of Gratiot Avenue when the vehicle struck them from behind.
DeSmet’s patrol car slid into the median and he was killed while Edwards was reportedly injured. The driver continued on until he crashed at an intersection. As time went on, the driver of the vehicle was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He was committed to a state hospital for four years
and released.
Young’s “End of Watch” occurred Feb. 18, 1978, when he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after pursuing a suspect on foot. The 51-year-old officer was assisting an ambulance crew that was having trouble restraining a man. The suspect then broke free and ran from the scene.
Young chased after him, tackled and handcuffed him and returned him to the ambulance. After a few minutes, the patrolman collapsed. The married father of three was transported to a local hospital where he died.
The Officer Down Memorial Page states that Oliver and Cooney — on duty together June 15, 1937 — died by gunfire after they apprehended a youth who was under arrest for burglarizing a local gas station.
The suspect and a second juvenile were handcuffed and being placed into a patrol car when one of them grabbed Oliver’s handgun and shot him. When Cooney heard the gunshots, he rushed to the scene and was shot at by the suspects.
“He began to chase the suspects and as he rounded the corner he was shot several times,” the website states. “Although wounded, he continued to fire at the suspects.”
Cooney drove himself to the police station and collapsed. A milkman passing by took him to a local hospital, but he did not survive his injuries, leaving behind his wife and two sons. Oliver succumbed to his wounds about one month later on July 12. He was survived by his wife and four children.
The 19-year-old suspect in the shootout was arrested and sentenced to life in
prison. According to the Officer Down Memorial Page website, he was paroled Jan. 25, 1963.
“I wanted to acknowledge those officers and draw attention to the police and city,” Monroe said. “I think it’s so important to remember their sacrifices.”
Many local organizations have offered their time to help restore the Chevy without any cost to the city of Roseville or the Police Department, as no city funds were used for the project.
“The Roseville Auto Shop was generous to give it a good tune-up and make it road ready,” Monroe said. “Lafata Auto Body helped with some of the body work.”
Other contributors listed on a display plaque include Automotive Color Supply
Inc., in Roseville; Van’s Towing & Transport in Roseville; US Farathane, of Sterling Heights; ABS Storage Products in Detroit; Majik Graphics in Clinton Township; and Roseville officers Brian Dobrzycki, David Lukasavage, Matthew Lesperance and his dad, Dennis Lesperance. The police officers volunteered on their own time.
The Caprice Classic is stored in a city building and taken out on occasion for events, including parades.
“No city money was used,” Monroe said. “It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”
For more information on Jammin’ at the Junction or to register your car, visit roseville-mi.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.
AUTO ENTHUSIASTS ASSEMBLE
Car lovers brought their favorite rides to the Madison Heights Civic Center on Sept. 14 as part of Revin’ in the Heights. The event, organized by the Madison Heights Human Relations and Equity Commission, also featured a barbecue cook-off. Pictured top, Madison Heights Human Relations and Equity Commission members Jessica Showers, Emily Rohrbach, Syed Murtaza-Rose, Quinn Wright and Aaron Brown were among the attendees. Wright is also a member of the Madison Heights City Council.
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not caused by this facility,” Nash said. “We follow all environmental laws, especially the Clean Water Act, and work closely with EGLE (the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy) to make sure we meet or exceed these standards.”
Who’s polluting?
Macomb County officials, including Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, have referred to combined sewer overflows from the basin into the Red Run as being partially treated. Nash said this is false.
“All the water that leaves this facility is fully treated,” Nash said.
Nash went on to say that the water goes through a screening process and is treated with bleach. He said the water from the basin is not polluted and has been examined in third-party scientific studies. According to Nash, the water is safe enough to swim in but not to drink.
In a video before the meeting, Miller questioned the status of the water.
“How can you say with a straight face that dumping billions of gallons of partiallytreated and, in some cases, untreated sewer water on your neighbor is OK?” Miller said. “If it’s OK, why doesn’t Oakland County just take care of it themselves? Why dump it on us, on their neighbor?”
She said there was a recent discharge where the E. coli count was 80,000.
“Remember, they close beaches when the E. coli count is 300,” Miller said.
Nash lays the blame at Macomb County’s feet, saying the city of Warren’s water recovery facility has, over the course of 18 years, spilled 1.4 billion gallons of raw sewage into the Red Run.
In a 2020 video, Miller points out
sanitary wipes strewn around the Red Run, pointing to this as evidence of Oakland County dumping partially-treated combined sewer overflows.
Nash said this was a spill from the Dequindre Interceptor, which is a sewer interceptor that goes down the road of the same name. He said this interceptor is separate from the basin and the water never goes through it.
“This was out at the end, beyond our facility,” Nash said.
When there is an overflow
Nash said the basin sends sanitary sewage into the Red Run to keep sewer water from getting into the basements of homes in the area.
“If we’re dumping sewage in their basements, we’re not protecting the health and safety of the citizens,” Nash said.
Nash said a discharge violation in May, which is being investigated by EGLE, happened because of a door that is part of the chlorine treatment process. He said this was a result of human error and that measures were taken to make sure it never happens again.
“The door that did that froze up and didn’t work. That is why we had that violation,” Nash said. “Before we even got a response by EGLE when we reported it, we fixed the problem. They recognized there was a violation but, since it was fixed before they really did anything about it, this is the kind of thing you don’t even get an issue with. They just recognized that you had a problem.”
He claims the output from the basin is only 1% of the total flow into Lake St. Clair.
“Many federal, state and regional entities have shown there is no link between our facility and beach closings or the muck on Lake St. Clair,” Nash said.
He attributed the problems to runoff
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy Test for the November 5, 2024 General Election is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building, Executive Conference Room, at 300 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights, Michigan.
The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the program and computer that will be used to tabulate the results of the election counts the votes in the manner prescribed by law.
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After this date, anyone who qualifes as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s offce located at 111 E. Nine Mile, Hazel Park, MI 48030 at the following times:
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PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, UNITED STATES SENATOR, REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE, MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERISITY, GOVERNORS OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, COUNTY EXECUTIVE, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, SHERIFF, CLERK AND REGISTER OF DEEDS, TREASURER, WATER RESOURCE COMMISSIONER, COUNTY COMMISSIONER, JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT; JUDGES OF THE COURT OF APPEALS; JUDGES OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, JUDGES OF THE PROBATE COURT, JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT; BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS OF OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL DISTRICTS: MADISON DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE LAMPHERE SCHOOLS, ROYAL OAK SCHOOLS
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from animal waste, fertilizer and invasive species.
Nash said Macomb County drains go directly into the Red Run and impact the water quality. He cautioned against separating storm water and wastewater systems.
“Let me be clear: Separating our systems would cost our residents many billions of dollars, years of infrastructure and economic disruption and offer no tangible benefits to water quality in Lake St. Clair or anywhere in Macomb County,” Nash said.
Passed due permit
In a press release before the press conference, Miller’s office said the basin was operating under an expired permit.
Nash said no enforcement action has been taken against the basin in its history, adding that when there is a problem it gets cleared up “immediately.”
“We submitted all required documentation to EGLE months in advance of the expiration renewal date for our permit,” Nash said. “EGLE acknowledged the receipt of those submissions and current regulation by EGLE spells out that such facilities as ours continue their operations under an old permit while a new one is being processed. This is routine and should not be misconstrued as a sign of noncompliance with clean water standards.”
Nash confirmed that the permit was not in limbo because of any corrective actions that need to be taken by the basin.
Politics?
The issue has been picking up steam in Macomb County. Municipalities including Sterling Heights, Warren, Center Line, Clinton Township, Harrison Township and Mount Clemens have passed resolutions criticizing Oakland County for its combined
sewer overflows. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has also passed a resolution.
Nash traces the accusations back to politics.
“This accusation is an example of a classic political scapegoating tactic, shifting attention away from the real issues at hand: Macomb County’s own costly infrastructure challenges,” Nash said. “For over a decade, Macomb County has failed to address recommendations from EGLE designed to protect the residents and Lake St. Clair.”
Nash touted off-site storage as the largest in the country and green solutions like its rain barrel program to limit combined sewer overflows. Macomb County recently introduced a similar pilot program in Roseville.
At the event, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Board David Woodward provided a full-throated defense of the county’s water management.
“When Macomb County points fingers at Oakland County, and they’ve been doing
it for a while, you can bat it away as a distraction of covering up for the fact they’re not making anywhere near the level of investments we are here in Oakland County,” Woodward said.
However, recent accusations by the county have “crossed the line” for Woodward.
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“The staff of the Public Works Commissioner in Macomb County knows it’s wrong, the state of Michigan knows it’s wrong and enough is enough,” Woodward said.
Woodward challenged Macomb County. “It’s time to step up, do your part and meet us halfway,” Woodward said.
Following the press conference, Nash said the Red Run Intercounty Drain Drainage Board would be one avenue through which to hash out some of these details. One of the meetings, which happen monthly, was before the press conference. Members of the board can include “surrounding County Public Works Commissioners wherein the drain traverses,” according to the county’s website. Miller did not bring up these concerns at the meeting.
“She has never brought this up to the board that controls this system,” Nash said. “That seems odd to me.”
He said the county collaborates regionally on many different things. He said this, in the case of Macomb County, is an exception.
“They’ve never come to us with these complaints directly,” Nash said. “If she really wants to solve it, we should solve it together.”
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BERKLEY — A 20-year-old Bloomfield Hills woman was caught attempting to use fake identification at 12:06 p.m. Aug. 18 at 3916 W. 11 Mile Road.
Police were called to Quality Roots for a report of a woman attempting to use a fake ID to buy marijuana. When the fake ID was caught by the store, the woman left the scene before police arrived.
While the ID was fake, police said that it did list the woman’s real address. Police were able to track down the woman and called her to the Public Safety Department, where she was issued a citation.
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BERKLEY — A 35-year-old Rochester Hills man was arrested for fleeing and eluding and possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime at 9:39 p.m. Aug. 17 near Woodward Avenue and West 12 Mile Road.
According to the Berkley Public Safety Department, a patrol vehicle on Woodward became aware of a situation where a driver on a red motorcycle with a passenger began speeding away from a Berkley police officer at a gas station.
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The patrol vehicle attempted to stop the motorcyclist, but the motorcyclist reportedly did not stop. The officer followed the motorcycle, which was traveling between 70 and 80 mph, according to the report.
The motorcycle ended up in an area of Woodward that was congested with traffic due to the Dream Cruise. The motorcyclist attempted to hide behind a building, but police were pointed to its location by witnesses, the report states.
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FARMINGTON — Public safety officers responded to Chatham Hills Apartments on a smoke investigation around 8:35 p.m. Aug. 26.
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and siren, the vehicle continued westbound on Grand River to Shiawassee, where it stopped for a red light. The officer attempted to get the driver’s attention, with negative results. The vehicle was eventually boxed in at Grand River and Drake. The 49-year-old driver was arrested and cited for failing to stop for a police officer’s signal.
Someone steals purse at hospital
ROYAL OAK — A complainant reported that between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, an unknown person stole the complainant’s purse from Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital at 3601 W. 13 Mile Road.
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NOVI — A police officer reported seeing a man with a backpack standing in the middle of West Park Drive near Humboldt Drive at 2:29 a.m. Sept. 3.
The man was swaying back and forth with his head down, according to the police report. The man had no reaction when the officer pulled up directly behind him with his lights on.
When the officer got out of his car and called out to the man, the man responded by walking toward the sidewalk, according to the report. The officer then placed the man in handcuffs and asked to search his bag. Inside the bag, the officer reportedly found 22 pieces of mail that belonged to nearby small businesses. The man was then arrested and taken to the Novi Police Department. The mail was returned to the businesses, who police said chose to press charges against the man.
Surfboard goes missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — A complainant went to the Police Department Aug. 29 to report that their surfboard was taken from their boat at the West Acres Marina.
No suspects were reported.
Sports cards reported missing
WEST BLOOMFIELD — An officer took a report of stolen baseball and basketball cards from a residence in the Aldingbrooke complex Aug. 31.
The reporting party explained that they had placed a box of cards on top of their water heater in March, and when they went to retrieve them Aug. 17, the cards were gone. No suspects were reported.
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One of the motorcyclists intentionally smashed the victim’s side mirror with their fist. An investigation was ongoing.
Police break up fight at restaurant
BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol were at a restaurant in the 200 block of South Old Woodward around 1 a.m. Sept. 1 when a fight broke out between several men.
One, a 28-year-old Sterling Heights man, resisted officers’ attempts to stop the fight and continued to behave aggressively. As officers attempted to subdue him, another man, a 35-year-old Macomb resident, grabbed one officer’s shoulder and pulled him backwards. Both suspects were arrested, with the Sterling Heights man charged with disturbing the peace and obstruction of justice, and the Macomb man charged with obstruction of justice.
Police arrest speeding drunk driver
ROCHESTER — A Rochester officer performing stationary radar in the area of Main and Romeo saw a vehicle traveling at 52 mph in a 25 mph zone at approximately 3 a.m. Aug. 24. The officer conducted a traffic stop and also observed the vehicle to have an expired plate.
The driver failed all field sobriety tasks and submitted to a preliminary breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.15%. The driver was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and released, pending a later court date.
Woman arrested for being drunk and disorderly
ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to an apartment complex pool for a disturbance at approximately 5 p.m. Aug. 28.
The caller indicated there was a group of individuals drinking, and the one female kept falling into the pool due to her intoxication.
Officers arrived and spoke with management, who confiscated the alcoholic beverages. Officers attempted to speak with the female who was causing the main disturbance, but she continued to cause a disturbance. At that point, she was placed under arrest, was lodged until sober and was released with a citation.
Man reports assault after going home with stranger
SOUTHFIELD — At 12:16 a.m. Aug. 19, a man met a woman and went back to her home, where they
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OCT. 5
Ferndale Fall Festival: Hayrides, pony rides, roller skating, carnival games, prizes, crafts, face painting, pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat trail and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Detroit Curling Club in Martin Road Park, 1615 E. Lewiston Ave., bit.ly/ferndalefallfestival
Fall Festival: Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, animal visits, horse rides, live music, performances, axe throwing, food, straw tower, crafts, games, beer garden and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills, (248) 341-6475, bowersfarm@bloomfield.org, schoolfarm.org/fall-fest-2024
OCT. 6
2024 Walk to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (registration at 9 a.m.), 2-mile walk begins and ends on Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5500, walktoraiseawarenessofdv.qmigroupinc.com
OCT. 12
Haunted Hazel Park: Halloween art fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Green Acres Park, 620 W. Woodward Heights Blvd., facebook.com/CityofHP
ONGOING
Social clubs: Ham Radio (7:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month), Stitch & Knit (4-6 p.m. every first Thursday of Month), Lego/ Pokémon (6:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month) and various book groups, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us
Fun Fridays: Games, crafts, snacks and movies, 3 p.m. every Friday, Hazel Park District Library, 123 E. Nine Mile Road, (248) 546-4095, hpmlibrary@gmail.com, hazel-park.lib.mi.us
Senior card playing: Noon-3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 547-5535, facebook.com/CityofHP
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Hazel Park Garden Club: Workshops and events include Beekeeping 102 (Sept. 25), Composting (Oct. 9), Vermicomposting (Oct. 23), Putting the Garden to Bed (Nov. 13), and Bug and Bat Houses (Nov. 27), noon, Hazel Park Community Center, 620 W. Woodward Heights, (248) 546-7000, facebook.com/HPBeautification
Book clubs: Mind Readers (discussions of self-improvement through self-help books and narrative nonfiction), LitWits (general club for avid readers), Novels & Neighbors (focuses on range of viewpoints and life experiences) and Golden Bookworms (for ages 50 and older), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, find times, dates and more at madison-heights.org/1907/Book-Clubs
Speaker Series: Hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders, topics are “A Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats” (2 p.m. Oct. 2), “Liberating Latin American Genre Fiction” (7 p.m. Oct. 9) and “Maybe You Should Talk To Someone: Examining the Truths and Fictions we Tell Ourselves” (2 p.m. Oct. 22), Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W. 13 Mile Road, registration required, (248) 588-7763, libraryc.org/mhlibrary/upcoming
‘Rent’: Performance by Stagecrafters Main Stage, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 4-5, and 2 p.m. Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, stagecrafters.org
‘The Grown-Ups’: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 3 p.m. Sundays Oct. 11-Nov. 4, Ringwald Theatre at Affirmations LGBTQIA+ Community
