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Clerk warns residents of early voting scams

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Scammers posing as election officials have been attempting to collect Southfield residents’ credit card information and Social Security numbers.

“We got a call from our Police Department that they have been getting complaints and concerns about the scam,” Southfield City Clerk Janet Jackson said, “in regards to people going door to door, as well as calling stating, ‘If you wanted to vote early, you needed to supply your credit card information and Social Security card.’ Our Police Department is putting together a fact sheet to relay this information to the public, and we have also posted on our website that we would never ask for that information and to call the clerk’s office if they have any concerns in regard to it.”

Jackson added that across Oakland County, officials are paying close attention to online crimes and crimes that target seniors.

“We are having collaborations with other clerks across the county and the state discussing issues, bringing forth a whole collabora-

Southfield Native awarded Army Leadership Award

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Almost a decade ago, Capt. Anna Jones traded her blazers and button-ups for camouflage and com-

bat boots when she left her corporate marketing job to join the army.

Jones is a Southfield native currently based in Fort Knox, Kentucky, where she works as a career manager at the Army Human Resources Command.

“I am a proud native of Southfield, Michigan. So, I grew up in Southfield my whole life. Started at Southfield Christian School and then graduated from Southfield High School. It’s not called that

Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award winner

Capt. Anna Jones (then a 1st Lt.) on a M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams tank while attending the Armor Basic Officer Leadership Course at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Police Department school resource officers were notified at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 that students had informed school security that a student was in possession of a firearm at Southfield A&T High School, located in the 24000 block of Lahser Road.

Southfield district considers adding metal detectors to schools after gun incident

The school went into lockdown while officers located a 15-year-old student in the bathroom and arrested him. A loaded .40 caliber Smith & Wesson was reportedly found and removed from the student’s waistband.

Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren explained at the press conference Sept. 17 that the student is a Detroit resident with conflicts with other Detroit teenagers in a different school district. The student

reportedly said that his reason for carrying the loaded gun was protection.

“But let me be very clear about that excuse. When it comes to carrying weapons of any kind — for a juvenile in this case, but also for adults — carrying a gun on school property is unforgivable. I’ll say it again. It is unforgivable. There’s too many things happening across our country when it comes

Library improvements start new chapter

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Phase one of construction at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, began Aug. 26 as part of a plan to improve the building’s exterior, a project that started in 2021.

Phase one included the repaving of the library’s front walkway to improve safety and accessibility. In addition to the walkway improvements, the project added seating, a bike rack and an outdoor classroom area. The cost for the project is $504,000, funded by the Library Building Improvements Account and the Donations, Memorial Trusts and Sponsorships Account.

“The project was both a continuing investment in the infrastructure of the library, as well as to provide solutions to COVID

The entrance to the Southfield Public Library is temporarily closed while exterior construction is underway. The entrance is scheduled to reopen by mid-October.

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Southfield Photo Prize winners announced

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield announced the winners of the eighth annual Photo Prize Competition at an award ceremony Sept. 19 at City Hall.

Robert Schmidt won first place with over 1,650 votes for his photo of the Southfield Town Center, pictured above. Second place went to Darren Hood for his photo of the SFLD sign on the Southfield Municipal Campus, top left, and third place was awarded to Michael Beneson for his photo of the Southfield Public Library, near left.

The Total Living Commission selected the top 25 photos out of the 159 submissions that the Southfield Photo Prize Competition received. The competition was open for public voting July 1-Sept. 1. The Photo Prize finalists had their pictures enlarged and placed on public display throughout the summer at the Parks and Recreation building with online voting. Over 3,750 unique votes were cast in the contest. The results were determined by the most overall online votes each finalist received. Entries for the 2025 Southfield Photo Prize are now being accepted and can be emailed to PhotoContest@cityofsouthfield.com by May 30, 2025. For more information and full contest details, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com. For more information, contact Community Relations at (248) 796-5130 or email communityrelations@ cityofsouthfield.com.

Southfield Parks and Recreation to host Boo Bash Oct 19

SOUTHFIELD — The Parks and Recreation Department will host the Boo Bash 1-4 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road.

The Boo Bash will feature Halloween crafts, games, trick-or-treating for children ages 2-12 and music by DJ Lutalo throughout the event. There will also be hayrides departing from the Southfield Parks and Recreation building until 3:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged.

Tickets cost $10 per person for Southfield residents and $15 per person for non-residents. One adult must be present per family during the event, and each person attending must purchase a ticket.

Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/SfldBooBash24 or at the Parks and Recreation information window in the Southfield Pavilion 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620.

Ageways presents Caregiver Connections: Learn, Link and Lunch

SOUTHFIELD/NOVI — Ageways Nonprofit Senior Services will present “Caregiver Connections: Learn, Link and Lunch” for family caregivers to learn more information and motivation. The event will be held 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, 46100 Grand River Ave. The event will grant attendees the opportunity to learn from caregiving experts, hear about legal issues surrounding caregiving, visit with exhibitors, learn how dementia affects communication and enjoy a boxed lunch.

The event will also include refreshments, giveaways and a raffle.

Tickets cost $10. Registration is required and can be completed at CareConnections.Evertbrite.com.

All proceeds go towards supporting the AgeWays Holiday Meals on Wheels Program. Ageways encourages anyone concerned that cost might be a barrier to contact them at communications@ageways. org to apply for a fee waiver. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.ageways.org.

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Senior Summits

highlight Southfield residents’ staying power

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — For the past 10 years — “minus COVID” — state Sen. Jeremy Moss has held the Annual Senior Summit in Southfield.

“Ten years ago, it was just a handful of us in the City Council chambers, and it’s grown and grown, and we’ve basically filled out the entire Southfield Pavilion with hundreds of constituents talking to dozens of different tables of organizations and entities that provide services for them,” he said.

The 10th annual Senior Summit was held Sept. 9 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. Last year, Moss expanded the summit to include an event in Pontiac. The second Pontiac event was held on Sept. 13 at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St.

“When the district lines shifted, and my district took me up to Pontiac, I wanted to at least host one in the Pontiac community, so we have one in the south end and the north end,” Moss said.

The event featured remarks by Moss, Attorney General Dana Nessel, and other local officials. Over 30 senior-focused organizations were in attendance to provide resources and health screenings. Wayne Health Mobile Unit was on-site providing health

screenings, COVID-19 PCR testing, vaccinations and linkage to care and community services. Healing Heart Safety Services provided Narcan training, and the Oakland County Health Department provided flu shots.

Some of the organizations on-site included AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and Disability Network Eastern Michigan. Oakland County government agencies such as the Oakland County Neighborhood and Housing Development Office, Oakland County Older Adult Services, and Oakland County Health and Human Services were also in attendance.

The summit focused on issues important to seniors, such as local resources, and identity theft and scam protection.

“It’s kind of a one-stop shop with all of the resources that are here for seniors in our community. I’ve been a lifelong Southfield resident, on the City Council and now in the state Legislature, and I can tell you that the seniors are the absolute backbone of our community, especially in Southfield, where we’re not really a transient community. People have called Southfield home for 30, 40, 50 years in our community, and many people want to age in place and continue to call Southfield their home as they enter into their senior years. This is kind of a hallmark

Photo provided by Jeremy Moss

Sen. Jeremy Moss expanded the annual Senior Summit to include Pontiac. The second annual Senior Summit in Pontiac took place Sept. 13.

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explores curiosities behind everyday design ‘FORMING FUNCTION’ PODCAST

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

DETROIT — “Forming Function” is “a design podcast for everyone.”

On the Detroit-based podcast, co-hosts Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown cover everything from barber poles to Prince to toilets. Pairing history with architecture, the duo set out to uncover the origins and meaning behind everyday design in each episode using Moore’s background as an architect and Malott Brown’s education in anthropology and historic preservation, which is only fitting considering that the pair met while working at an architectural firm in Detroit.

The podcasters share a charisma and curiosity that allows for easy listening as they delve into their biweekly design fascination.

“I have a running Google sheet that I’m just continuously adding ideas to every time I’m out in the world, and I’m like, ‘Wonder what that’s about. Let’s add it to the list,’” Moore said.

“I feel like I come at it almost from a backward perspective of Brian, where he’s like, ‘OK, here’s the problem. What is the design solution that can resolve that issue?’ Whereas I’m like, ‘Oh, here’s the solution that they came up with. What was this used for? What was the problem?’” Malott Brown said.

Moore explained that he had wanted to do a podcast since 2015, but nothing came to fruition until COVID-19 hit and he was hosting a “quarantined lawn happy hour” at his house.

“I don’t even remember how the topic came up, but I started talking about how I wanted to do this. I actually think someone brought up barber poles at the happy hour. I was like, ‘Oh, I’ve been wanting to do a podcast episode about this.’ Sam’s husband, Jeff, said, ‘Oh, well, Sam’s been wanting to do a design podcast too. You guys should do something together,’” Moore said.

“Jeff kind of pawned me off on Brian,” Malott Brown joked.

She explained that at one point, she tried to convince her husband to do a podcast with her because she wanted to do something creative during the pandemic.

After discussing the plan for about a year, Moore and Malott Brown picked a

WHERE TO FIND FORMING FUNCTION:

Forming Function can be streamed on “any podcasting platform,” including Spotify, Apple, iHeartPodcast Network, Castbox and more. For more information on the Forming Function podcast, visit its Facebook page at facebook. com/FormingFunctionPodcast or check out their Instagram, @formingfunctionpodcast.

name and secured the Michigan Architectural Foundation’s Damian Farrell Architectural Awareness grant. The grant provides “financial assistance to organizations and individuals that organize, sponsor and promote events, lectures, publications and experiences that increase awareness of architecture.”

In 2024, the MAF Damian Farrell Architecture Awareness Grants Committee and the MAF Board of Trustees approved a total of $15,000 to be awarded to architectural awareness efforts like the Forming Function podcast. Moore and Malott Brown did not disclose the amount of the grant since it is a competitive application process. They explained that they were not profiting from the grant and that it helped them purchase equipment to streamline the editing process. Under the grant agreement, they did eight episodes in the first season and agreed to do 12 episodes this season.

“One of the requirements we made with them on the funding was that every season we would have at least one episode about Michigan architecture. And so, in the first season, we had an episode about the GM Tech Center. This season, we’ll have Northland Shopping Center, which is a very significant work that contributed to architectural movements across the country as a whole,” Moore said.

In April 2023, Moore and Malott Brown launched their first episode, “What’s White and Red All Over?” which focused on the gruesome history of barber poles. Moore said that becoming a podcaster made him adjust to explaining topics in more detail.

“I was giving someone a preview of the story. I talked about bloodletting and moved on. And they were like, ‘Whoa, wait. What’s,

what is bloodletting?’ I just assumed people knew what this was. So I went and rewrote my whole story, and there’s now a 10-minute segment about what that is and why they did it. And that actually became kind of the crux of the story.” he said.

Malott Brown explained her process for storytelling on the podcast.

“If the structure is always the same, it gets a little bit stale. So, trying to figure out how to tell the same story in a way that people will get something out of it, but in maybe new ways, with different perspectives and different angles, that keeps it fresh,” she said.

Lindsay Hansmann is a former coworker turned friend of Moore and Malott Brown. Hansmann has done photography for the podcast and appeared in the second episode of season two, “Potty Language,” which discusses the history of toilets and the evolution of sanitation systems.

Hansmann remembered when they asked her to do the episode.

“I was very honored. I showed up to record, and I was telling Brian how nervous I was,” Hansmann said.

Hansmann said that Moore reassured her.

“What I didn’t say out loud back to him, but what I thought was, ‘No, I’m nervous that it’s just not going to be as good as when it’s you two.’ Because they just have such a great flow. Thankfully, they are exactly who they are. And he was correct. Within a few minutes, we were talking like we would if we were out to grab a bite.”

In addition to Hansmann’s appearance in episode two of season two, listeners can look forward to topics such as the designs behind footballs, tarot cards, witches and Northland Mall. Malott Brown encouraged listeners to share their curiosities with them at formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com.

“We do like to answer people’s questions,” she said. “So, if there’s anything that people are curious about, we definitely want them to send that to us so that we can answer those questions. Because we’re only two people, our curiosity can only expand so far. So, if there is anything that people are wondering about, we definitely want to help satisfy that for them.”

Sam Malott Brown and Brian Moore record a “Forming Function” podcast episode Sept. 17 on the design behind footballs.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

SOUTHFIELD HOLDS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield city officials, the May Peace Prevail on Earth International Foundation, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force gathered Sept. 20 at the Peace Poles on the Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road, to celebrate the United Nations’ International Day of Peace.

The event included a presentation of colors by the Southfield Police Color Guard, followed by opening remarks from Southfield Mayor Ken Siver and Patricia Talley, the international director for The Amigas de la Paz Program for May Peace Prevail on Earth International. As well as presentations by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force President Faira Glenn, a rendition of “Let there be Peace on Earth” by MLK Task Force International Relations Committee Co-Chair Barbara Seldon, a reading of the “Peace

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Photo by Liz Carnegie Members of the Southfield community gathered by the Peace Poles Sept. 20 to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

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anymore,” she joked. “But we still are celebrating our 20th high school reunion next summer, so I will be back in town for that. But I’ve always been called and drawn to service. My father was a veteran, and it’s always been a part of my life, so to speak.”

Earlier this month, Jones was one of the 28 company-grade and junior warrant officers who received the General Douglas MacArthur Award for Exceptional Leadership. This award was established in 1987 to acknowledge 28 individuals annually who display values of duty, honor and country and have shown exceptional performance, leadership and accomplishments.

Jim Heffelfinger, the executive officer of the armor branch in the Talent Alignment Development Directorate at the U.S. Human Resources Command, nominated Jones. Heffelfinger described Jones as a “rockstar” and explained that Jones was the first female career manager for the armor branch. “She’s breaking glass ceilings, and she’s the one we have really been fighting at our level to get someone of her caliber up here. And when we got her, it was an absolute win.”

Jones added, “I was very honored, very

surprised, but very honored and blessed that the army said, ‘Hey, you know what? We recognize that time that you spent in your company grade years and we think that you should continue with that leadership approach.’”

Jones attended college at the University of Notre Dame, where she double majored in political science and Arabic. She added that service is a pillar of Notre Dame’s values. After years of working in marketing, Jones felt that she was being called to serve the country.

“After graduating, I did start in corporate America, where I worked for, like, a Fortune 50 company for the first seven years of my professional career, but that itch, that call to serve, was still there, and I just didn’t feel like I was a part of something bigger than myself. So I made that decision; even though I really loved my job, I had to go and take the leap to join the army, and I am so glad I did. It’s so easy to just get up and go to work every day, when you’re just a part of something that’s a little bit bigger than yourself and you’re surrounded by so many great people.”

On Jan. 6, 2025, it’ll be 10 years since Jones made the life-changing decision to change career paths and join the army.

During her time serving, she has been stationed in Fort Cavazos in Texas, Fort

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Moore in Georgia and is currently at Fort Knox in Kentucky. “I miss my seasons. I miss my Michigan seasons, and we’re planning a trip trying to get up there to go applepicking, because they just don’t do that in Texas. God bless them, but they don’t have apple orchards.”

Jones said that the best part of being stationed Down South is the warm weather, but she misses the fall up north. “Every Sunday, my texts are flooded with info on the Lions games, which is great, and being a Lions fan is better than being a Cowboys fan.”

In her current position at the Army Human Resources Command, she helps manage the assignments, promotions and careers of soldiers.

“It’s very different than my last job, where we were training. I was on Bradley Fighting Vehicles, where we would train, we would operate those vehicles, and it was a

very tactical environment. I was on tanks in another unit. That’s what I love about the army. And when I tell you, these 10 years have flown by, because one of the goals is that they want us all to be well-rounded. So they try and give you different experiences to learn something different. So that’s the most fun.”

Jones shared that she has been able to travel, continue to train and challenge herself physically and mentally.

“The army will challenge you, and it’ll push you to continue to get better. You cannot be stagnant. You have to continue to improve your organization and improve yourself physically with your own leadership skills. There’s always something new to learn. And I think that’s my favorite part of the job.”

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

NOTICE OF BIDS

The City of Southfeld will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: #24-056, Printing of the 2024 – 2025 Annual Report/Calendar, September 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM Local Time. Specifcations are available on www.mitn.info . NIGP codes are 96660, 96659, 96658, 96664, 96663, 96662, 96661, 96693, 96628, 96690, 96694, 96611, 96607, 96676, 96605, 96618, 96668, 96667, 96666, 96665, 96600, 96669, 96530, 96500, 95546, 96510, 20582. Questions contact the Purchasing Department at 248-796-5250.

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November 5, 2024 General Election

To the Qualifed Electors of the City of Lathrup Village, County of Oakland:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the requirements of Public Act 210 of 2005, as amended, a public hearing shall be held at 6:00 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld City Council will consider the following related requests: Request of City of Southfeld for the Establishment of a Commercial Rehabilitation District under the Commercial Rehabilitation Act of 2005, as amended. The requested Commercial Rehabilitation District will include: 29410 Northwestern Highway situated on real property in the City of Southfeld, Oakland County, MI, described as: T1N,R10E,SEC 7 2C SUPERVISORS PLAT NO. 2 LOT 2 EXC W 244.50 FT 1.57 AC

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the General Election will be held in the City of Lathrup Village on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

At the following location:

Precinct 1 City Hall, 27400 Southfeld Rd.

Precinct 2 City Hall, 27400 Southfeld Rd.

There is Early Voting from Saturday, October 26, 2024 to Sunday, November 3, 2024.

A 2022 approved constitutional amendment gives electors the right to vote early and in person. During early voting, you are issued a ballot and can insert it directly into a tabulator at your early voting sites. The Early Voting Sites are: City of Southfeld Pavilion Waterford Oaks Activity Center 26000 Evergreen Road 2800 Watkins Lake Rd Southfeld, MI 48076 Waterford, MI 48328

Hours for Early Voting are: Mon. – Wed. 8:30am – 4:30pm, Thurs. 12:00pm – 8:00pm Fri. – Sun. 8:30am – 4:30pm

For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following offces:

Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, United States Senator, Representative in Congress 12th District, Representative in State Legislature 18th District, Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner 17th District, Justice of Supreme Court 8 Year Term, Justice of Supreme Court Term Ending 01/01/2029, Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of Probate Court Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 46th District Incumbent Position, Board of Trustees Member Oakland Community College, Board Member Southfeld Public Schools

Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may contact the local clerk to obtain an application for an absent voter ballot.

To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille. Arrangements for obtaining the instructions in these alternative formats can be made by contacting the City Clerk in advance of the election. All polling locations are accessible for voters with disabilities.

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tion with our police, homeland security, our Southfield homeland security person, and other entities just to ensure that we have a

election,” she said.

Early voting is from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. Jackson said that Southfield residents can visit the clerk’s office in City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. She added that residents who are not registered to vote yet can become registered at the clerk’s office with proof of residency within 14 days of the election or on Election Day. If there are more than 15 days before an election, voters can register online, by mail or in person.

“Residents can contact the city clerk’s office to request an absentee ballot, but at no time are they asked to provide any information other than name, address and date of birth,” Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said.

He said that residents can protect themselves against early voting scams by doing the following:

• Be cautious of unsolicited calls, messages, and emails. The clerk’s office does not solicit voters.

• Always avoid sharing personal information such as Social Security numbers, and banking and credit card information.

• Only use trusted methods of voting and ballot drop boxes.

• If you receive something in the mail, verify with the clerk’s office to determine authenticity.

• Realize scammers may use urgency techniques and falsely claim the ballot must be done immediately.

• Remember, voting is free, and any request for payment through cash, credit cards or gift cards is a scam.

• Trust your instincts.

“Anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or seems unusual, just please call us, because we’re open to answer those types of questions,” Jackson said.

If you believe that you have been a victim of a voting scam, contact your bank and the Police Department to file a report. The Southfield Police Department can be reached at (248) 796-5500.

Visit cityofsouthfield.com/government/ city-clerks-office or call (248) 796-5150.

For more information on voting in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/voting.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

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.

LEFT: One of the benefits of extended families living together is strengthening bonds between generations. Shutterstock image

MOVING INTO THE MULTIGENERATIONAL-LIVING ERA

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

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.

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.

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Don’t let age stop you from Volunteering

Volunteers are the heart that drives any outreach program. There’s no better example of this than the volunteers of the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program. On Aug. 1, the program celebrated 50 years of making a difference in the lives of the homebound, isolated, or lonely seniors living among us.

Helen Hall represents the ideal of volunteering in this program and how serving others beneﬁts her life as well. Hall, 90, has been serving for 13 years with the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion program at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills. She maintains that the reason she volunteers is that she loves to help others and enjoys giving back to the community-while remaining active herself.

Companion Program and asked if this was something I would be interested

“I retired from GM and I was tired of sitting around. I went to the Costick Center for the exercise class and noticed the volunteers helping out the participants in the adult day center. I asked a Lady in the program what they were doing? She explained that she was part of the Senior Companion Program and asked if this was something I would be interested in? I always wanted to be a nurse and take care of others. This gives me the opportunity to fulﬁll that dream in a different way.”

“I enjoy helping others and want to make a difference in folks’ lives.” Hall,

a volunteer since 2011, explained. “I love doing it.” Carmela LaCommare, the program manager, said the program is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and the state of Michigan. “Our volunteers, who are 55 or older, they go out and they visit isolated, homebound adults in the community and try to keep them socialized and engaged. They also offer respite care for family members and caregivers,” LaCommare said. Those interested in volunteering can contact Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan by phone or email. There is an enrollment process. For those seeking to arrange companion visits, there is a simple intake procedure and a process for matching area volunteers with local seniors.

“My volunteers are amazing,” LaCommare said. “We service both Oakland and Macomb counties.

hours a week. “They found purpose

thing they tell me.” For more information about the Catholic

Many of our volunteers serve anywhere between 20 and 30 hours a week. “They found purpose with this program,” LaCommare added. “That’s the number one thing they tell me.” For more information about the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, go to ccsem.org or call (248) 5373300 #3937

Funded by AmeriCorps, Michigan’s Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration, and support from the community.

Helen Hall

of what I’ve dedicated my service to in our community, to make sure that the long-term Southfield residents who call our community home know that I’m there for them, and they can expect this type of service from my office.”

Nessel commended Moss for putting the event together.

“Thank you so much for continuing to put on these amazing events,” she said. “The government, state, federal, local, we can offer all of the services in the world to the public, but they’re not very helpful if you don’t know about them, right? So here, you have all these amazing community organizations that do so much good work, day in and day out.”

For more information on the annual Senior Summit, visit senatedems.com/moss/.

For questions regarding the event, contact Moss’ office at (517) 373-7888, (855) 347-8011 or SenJMoss@senate.michigan.gov.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

The 10th annual Senior Summit took place in Southfield Sept. 9, featuring over 30 vendors.

Photo provided by Jeremy Moss

CRIME WATCH

Rental vehicle goes missing

SOUTHFIELD — The man went to visit a relative on Berg Road at noon Sept. 2. A few hours later, the man said his relative and his rental vehicle, a 2022 Toyota Corolla, were gone.

Vehicle, iPhone stolen at gunpoint

SOUTHFIELD — A woman had her vehicle and her iPhone taken at gunpoint at 6:34 a.m. Sept. 6 in the block of 28000 Telegraph Road.

Landscape trailer stolen

SOUTHFIELD — A man said his landscape trailer was stolen between 10 a.m. Sept. 5 and 10 a.m. Sept. 8 in the 20000 block of Link Road, according to a police report.

Wallet stolen from vehicle

SOUTHFIELD — Between 9 p.m. Sept. 12 and 8 p.m. Sept. 13, a man said his late father’s wallet was stolen from his vehicle in the 23000 block of Stratford Court.

Officers apprehend suspect tampering with cars

SOUTHFIELD — At 4:13 a.m. Sept. 4, officers were dispatched to the 18000 block of Westover Avenue for a subject messing with vehicles.

Officers found the subject, who fled on foot, but officers apprehended him and took him into custody.

— Kathryn Pentiuk

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualifed elector of the City of Lathrup Village who is not already registered, may register to vote at the offce of the City Clerk; the offce of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch offce, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com.

The last day to register in any manner other than in person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2024. 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 of Lathrup Village Clerk’s offce located at 27400 Southfeld Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 at the following times:

Regular business hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Lathrup Village will be voting on the following:

For the purposes of electing a candidate to the following offces: Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, United States Senator, Representative in Congress 12th District, Representative in State Legislature 18th District, Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University, County Executive, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Water Resources Commissioner, County Commissioner 17th District, Justice of Supreme Court 8 Year Term, Justice of Supreme Court Incumbent Position Term Ending 01/01/2029, Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District Incumbent Position, Judge of Court of Appeals 2nd District Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit Incumbent Position, Judge of Circuit Court 6th Circuit Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of Probate Court Non-Incumbent Position, Judge of District Court 46th District Incumbent Position, Board of Trustees Member Oakland Community College, Board Member Southfeld Public Schools

A sample ballot may be viewed at mi.gov/vote. Persons with special needs as defned by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the clerk’s offce.

Alisa Emanuel City Clerk, City of Lathrup Village 27400 Southfeld Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076 248-557-2600

Published: 09/26/2024 Southfeld Sun

Gun

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to these weapons and being in possession of people who are irresponsible,” Barren said.

“In this case, even though there was no suggestion that he was going to use the gun to bring harm to those students, what about accidental shootings? What about the fact that even as recent as the other day, individuals arguing and then that argument escalates into a shooting? Why? Because the weapon is in their possession. So these are the reasons we talk about no tolerance on school property when we talk about the importance of properly securing your weapon.”

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office arraigned the student Sept. 17 on charges of carrying a concealed weapon, resisting and obstructing, and possession of a weapon in a weapons-free school zone.

Barren commended the students who notified the school resource officers that their classmate was armed.

“So these are the reasons why we again encourage our children in the schools to, if you see something, say something. Report it. In this case, it worked, and again, we are satisfied with the outcome, but again, accountability is our next steps.”

Southfield Public Schools Chief of Staff James Jackson stated that protecting the 1,500 students at A&T is a priority and that the district is looking into adding metal detectors to schools.

“School safety is one of our top priorities, and through our capital bond that was recently passed, looking at our security infrastructure has been a priority, and so our plan was, over the next several years, as we institute our infrastructure upgrades to enhance our security measures as a result of recent events, we look to escalate that timeline, but I don’t have specifics on that timeline just yet,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #24-26

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

The appellant, Mike Tassoni of MIMG CCIII Chateau Riviera, LLC, owner, is requesting the following variance from the Board:

A 6 foot variance of one-way driveway width (20 feet required, 14 feet proposed).

The property is located on the west side of Southfeld Rd, between Nadol Dr and Nine Mile Rd, Sidwell Parcel #2435226-017, located at 22277 Southfeld Rd, zoned (RM) Multiple Family Low Rise.

This appeal is to Section 5.31(10), Article 4, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.

This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded.

Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions, and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

Janet Jackson City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 09/26/2024

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Thanks to the Southfield A&T High School students who alerted security, a student who reportedly brought a loaded gun to school was apprehended.

Seniors

“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

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

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

5.72, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.72 Site Plan Review

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1793 NOTICE

The City of Southfeld has amended An Ordinance to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by amending Article 4, General Provisions, Article 5, Single Family Residence Districts (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E), Article 5-A, Mobile Home Park District (RMH), Article 6, Attached Single Family Residential District (R-T), Article 7, Multiple Family Residential Districts-Low Rise (RM), Article 8, Multiple Family Residential Districts - Medium Rise (RMM) and High Rise (RMU), Article 9 Offce-Service District (O-S), Article 10, Education-Research-Offce-Limited (ERO-M) And Education-ResearchOffce (ERO) Districts, Article 13, Neighborhood Shopping District (NS), Article 14, Regional Shopping District (RS), Article 15, Regional Center District (RC), Article 16, Neighborhood Business District (B-1), Article 17, Planned Business District (B-2), Article 18, General Business District (B-3), and Article 22 - Schedule Of Regulations, Zoning, of Title V of the Southfeld City Code. A true copy of Ordinance No. 1793, in its complete content, may be inspected and obtained at the Southfeld City Clerk’s Offce, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, MI 48076. A summary of Ordinance No. 1794 is as follows:

SECTION 1.

Article 4, General Provisions, Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by replacing Section 5.22, revising Sections 5.22-3, 5.31, 5.4, 5.48, deleting Section 5.52, and revising Section 5.56, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.22 Site Plan Requirements

Replaces entire section with new comprehensive section covering Intent, Applicability, Responsibility, Submittal, Procedures, and Standards; changes to the authority of the City Planner as well as Planning Commission is it relates to site plan approval

Section 5.22-3 Overlay Development District (ODD)

Updates minor modifcations and site plan approval sections of the ODD procedures (& by referencing those of the RUDD and MUCD procedures)

Section 5.31 Off-Street Parking Space Layout, Standards, Construction, and Maintenance

Subsection (8)(a) Updates site plan review responsibility reference related to compact parking spaces

Section 5.4 Public Utility Facilities

Updates site plan review responsibility reference

Section 5.48 Location of Principal Buildings

Updates site plan review responsibility reference

Section 5.52 Site Plan and Traffc Engineering Plan Expiration

Deletes section, consolidates into Section 5.22

Section 5.56 Woodlands and Tree Preservation

Updates site plan review responsibility reference

SECTION 2.

Article 5, Single Family Residence Districts (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-E), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.7, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.7 Single Family Cluster Option

Updates site plan review responsibility references

SECTION 3.

Article 5-A, Mobile Home Park District (RMH), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by deleting/revising Section 5.702, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.702 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to Section 5.22

SECTION 4.

Article 6, Attached Single Family Residential District (R-T), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by deleting/revising Section

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 at-

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tainable 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.

C & G Newspapers strives for accuracy and fairness to its readers. If you think we got it wrong, please let us know. Call Gregg Demers at (586) 498-1042, email gdemers@candgnews.com or write us at 13650 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089.

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to Section 5.22

SECTION 5.

Article 7, Multiple Family Residential Districts-Low Rise (RM), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by deleting/revising Section 5.82, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.82 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to Section 5.22

SECTION 6.

Article 8, Multiple Family Residential Districts - Medium Rise (RMM) and High Rise (RMU), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.92 which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.92 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

SECTION 7.

Article 9 Offce-Service District (O-S), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Sections 5.111 and 5.112 which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.102 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

SECTION 8.

Article 10, Education-Research-Offce-Limited (ERO-M) And Education-ResearchOffce (ERO) Districts, Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.102 which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.111 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

Section 5.112 Uses Permitted

Deletes dated provision no longer applicable

SECTION 9.

Article 13, Neighborhood Shopping District (NS), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.126 which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.126 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

SECTION 10.

Article 14, Regional Shopping District (RS), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.132 which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.132 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

SECTION 11.

Article 15, Regional Center District (RC), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.138 which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.138 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

SECTION 12.

Article 16, Neighborhood Business District (B-1), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Sections 5.148 and 5.154, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.148 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

Section 5.154 Provision for a One Year Grace Period for Approved Site Plans

Deletes dated provision no longer applicable

SECTION 13.

Article 17, Planned Business District (B-2), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the

City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Sections 5.157 and 5.164, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.157 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

Section 5.164 Provision for a One Year Grace Period for Approved Site Plans

Deletes dated provision no longer applicable

SECTION 14.

Article 18, General Business District (B-3), Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Sections 5.167 and 5.173, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.167 Site Plan Review

Deletes most of the section, consolidates and redirects to 5.22

Section 5.173 Provision for a One Year Grace Period for Approved Site Plans

Deletes dated provision no longer applicable

SECTION 15.

Article 22 - Schedule Of Regulations, Chapter 45 of Title V of the Code of the City of Southfeld shall be amended by revising Section 5.195, which shall be summarized as follows:

Section 5.195 Footnote to Schedule of Regulations

Subsection (h) Updates site plan review responsibility reference

SECTION 16.

Every person, frm, or corporation who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fne of not more than fve hundred dollars ($500.00) and cost of prosecution or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fne and imprisonment. The City, in addition to other remedies, may institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, abate, or restrain the violation. Each day’s continuance of a violation shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense.

Any person violating the provisions of this Ordinance shall in addition become liable to the City for any expense or loss or damage occasioned by the City by reason of such violation.

SECTION 17.

Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same will not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.

SECTION 18.

All Ordinances in confict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such confict, hereby repealed.

SECTION 19.

This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication. This summary is provided, pursuant to Section 117.3(k) of the Home Rule Cities Act, 1909 PA279, as amended [MCL117.3(k)].

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

PZTA24-0001

Introduced: 7/15/24

Enacted: 8/19/24

Published: 9/26/24

A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE PURCHASED OR INSPECTED AT THE SOUTHFIELD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE LOCATED AT 26000 EVERGREEN ROAD, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FROM 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

Published: Southfeld Sun 09/26/2024

CEnd of Watch

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ar 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 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 souped-up 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 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 office. 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.

CHEVY CAPRICE CLASSIC PAYS TRIBUTE TO FALLEN ROSEVILLE OFFICERS

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 report-

LEFT: This 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic is scheduled to be on display at Jammin’ at the Junction from 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 19A

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

Peace

Poem” by 9-year-old, Carrington Riser, and remarks from Southfield City Council President Ari Mandelbaum and Councilman Lloyd Crews, who worked with Patricia Talley to place the Peace Poles in Southfield.

“The city of Southfield has been a long champion of many of the same goals and objectives, not only in our community but throughout the world as well. We here in Southfield believe strongly in these universal rights that Ms. Talley mentioned earlier, but I’ll give some examples. Zero Hunger. The city is currently working on a pilot program to have zero food waste, so a lot of food from restaurants, schools, homes, go into garbage. We’re trying to find ways where there will be zero waste of food,”

During the ceremony, Mandelbaum shared the ways that Southfield practices United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

“Clean water and sanitation. For the last 10 years, the city has been upgrading our water lines throughout every neighborhood in the city where anyone who has a lead water line into their home, which is not many, the city is changing those over to get rid of those lead water lines. Decent work and economic growth. The city has an Oakland County Michigan Works office here in Southfield that is the best performing Michigan Works office in the state, and we also have been named, two years in a row, the best community for African American women to prosper in business.”

The Peace Poles were installed in Southfield in 2020 as part of the nonprofit organization May Peace Prevail on Earth International Foundation’s mission to place peace monuments around the world. Currently, there are over 200,000 Peace Poles throughout the world. The Peace Poles say, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 24 languages.

The foundation launched the Amig@s de la Paz Sustainability Award Program in 2020 to recognize the communities that support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Patricia Talley — affectionately known as the “daughter of Southfield” as her mother, Barbara Talley, is the “Mother of Southfield” — said Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico, was the first city in the world to receive the award, followed by Southfield.

“Southfield was the first city in the United States to receive it. Of course, it had to be Southfield,” Patricia Talley remarked. She added that Chicago and San Diego received the award after Southfield. In order to qualify as an Amig@s de la Paz city, they must:

Designate a representative for May Peace Prevail on Earth, erect and maintain a Peace

continues her mother’s legacy of promoting peace in Southfield by presenting the city with the Amig@s de la Paz Sustainability Award.

Pole or monument in a prominent location, celebrate the annual International Day of Peace Sept. 21, and participate in peace education programs.

Since 2020, Southfield has participated in the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. The Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force was founded by Barbara Talley in 1985. She was the first African American elected to the Southfield City Council and served from 1983 until 1989. The circle drive in front of City Hall is named “Barbara Talley Way” in her honor.

“How I got that name was that there were two people that called me the ‘Mother of Southfield.’ And I didn’t know I was the mother of Southfield. So I have to live up to it. I am 93 years old now, and so I still know that I have to be an example to everybody,” Barbara Talley said.

On Jan. 20, 1985, the first Peace Walk was held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Southfield was the first city in the state of Michigan to hold a march remembering and honoring King’s values and messages of peace. In January, the group will celebrate 40 years of Peace Walks in Southfield.

“I began to think about what we could do in Southfield to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy,” after receiving a communication from a state official, Barbara Talley reflected. “I called several persons for ideas. There was one lady that was with the Southfield High School, assistant principal, Olivia Dyson, and she said, ‘I see a peace walk.’ That’s how it all started. Then what I did was I called a group of community leaders, and we formed plans for a peace walk, See PEACE on page 18A

Photo by Liz Carnegie

Patricia Talley, the “Daughter of Southfield,”

Library

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restrictions at that time. Phase one included refurbishing the fountain terrace on Evergreen, improving the safety and use of the Children’s Imaginarium Garden, and beautifying the grounds with fresh landscaping,” Mary Beall, city librarian for the Southfield Public Library, stated. “These improvements allowed the library to continue holding educational and recreational programs for the community. It also launched our popular free Jazz and Blues at Your Library Summer Concert Series, generously hosted and sponsored by the Friends of the Southfield Library.”

Phase two of the project began Sept. 21 and will include improvements to the Youth Imaginarium Garden, as well as new pathways and features.

“Phase two is going to be they’re working on our Imaginarium Garden, improving that, so the improvements to that will be seen in the springtime. And then we’re also adding in an outdoor classroom that’s going to be right outside of our meeting room hallway, and so we’ll get to use that next year,” Kelly Rembert, Southfield Public Library outreach librarian, said. Rembert said that while construction is underway, residents will be rerouted to a special entrance. There are signs to the alternate entrance to help direct traffic. Library visitors may also utilize the drive-up window or use online services for requests, to chat with a librarian and for digital library resources. As of now, the front entrance has been postponed to reopen in mid-October.

For more information, visit southfieldlibrary.org.

Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.

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and that became the first and still is, the largest peace walk in the state of Michigan. That’s how it all started.” She said that there were about 1,000 people who attended the first Peace Walk, which took place from North Congregational Church, which is now Hope United Methodist Church, to the Southfield Pavilion.

Barbara Talley was unable to attend the Day of Peace, but she shared some wisdom on how people can promote peace.

The $504,000 project is funded by the Library Building Improvements Account and the Donations, Memorial Trusts and Sponsorships Account.

RE: 27651 Southfeld Road Appeal No: 2024-03

“To be kind, no matter their race or gender or religion, help others grow and improve,” she said. “To look at both local and international news and read books about peace and social justice. And I think, ask yourself: ‘How can I do more to promote peace?’ Chat with your neighbors and practice peace yourself.”

For more information on the May Peace Prevail on Earth International Foundation and the Peace Pole initiative, visit www.peacepoleproject.org.

For more information on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Task Force, visit www.mlktask forcemi.org.

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

ZONING BOARD

OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Zoning Variance)

TO PROPERTY OWNERS OR PARTIES OF INTEREST:

The Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Lathrup Village will hold a Public Hearing on an appeal fled by Middle Eats, located in the Village Center zoning district at 27651 Southfeld Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 to obtain a variance from Section 52-24(B) of the City of Lathrup Village sign ordinance regarding monument signs as follows: 52-24(B) states:

1. Monument signs must be located 10 ft. from the front and side yard setbacks.

2. Monument signs are permitted a maximum sign surface display area of 42 sq. ft. per side.

3. Monument signs are permitted a maximum height of 6 ft. from ground level to top of sign.

Approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals is required.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That a Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to hear and record the public hearing on this appeal. Any member of the public may express your view on this appeal in writing, by submitting your written comments to the City Clerk prior to 4:30 p.m. on the date of the hearing, or you may appear in person or authorize another person to represent you at the hearing. Written communications may be sent to the City Clerk at the address of the City Hall at 27400 Southfeld Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 prior to the hearing. Alisa Emanuel City Clerk 27400 Southfeld Road Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 (248) 557-2600, ext. 237

Published: 09/26/2024 Southfeld Sun

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & SITE PLAN REVIEWS PLANNING COMMISSION

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 6:30 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld Planning Commission will consider the following requests pursuant to Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld, to wit:

PZRODD24-0002 (REZONING – PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Contour Development Group, to amend the existing Northland City Center Overlay Development District Agreement and Master Development Plan, the site located in Section 36 of the City of Southfeld, Michigan and bounded by M-10, JL Hudson Dr, Greenfeld Rd and Northland Dr.

PZTA24-0005 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – 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 Southfeld by amending Article 4 – Section 5.31 to modify the minimum requirements for parking lot drive aisle widths.

PZTA24-0006 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT – 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 Southfeld by amending Article 14 – Section 5.134 and Article 18 – Section 5.169 to modify the site development standards for drive-in, drive-thru and 24-hour restaurants in the RS and B-3 zoning districts

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

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

JANET JACKSON – CITY CLERK

Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Offce 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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edly 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.

“It’s a pet project of mine,” Monroe said. “It’s more for the police and the city of Roseville.”

For more information, visit roseville-mi. gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=58.

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #24-29

The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:

The appellant, Alan M. Greene of Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, representing the owner, Akram Namou, is requesting the following variance from the Board:

A variance of 200-465 square feet of minimum foor area per dwelling unit. (800 square feet required, 335 – 600 square feet proposed).

The property is located on the east side of Northwestern Hwy between Ten Mile Rd and Civic Center Dr, Sidwell Parcel #2422-426-004, located at 25100 Northwestern Hwy, proposed to be zoned to (RC) Regional Center.

This appeal is to Section 5.194, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

Janet Jackson City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 1795

The City of Southfeld has amended An Ordinance to amend Title V, Zoning and Planning, Chapter 45, Zoning, of the Code of the City of Southfeld by revising Article 4, General Provisions, Zoning, of Title V of the Southfeld City Code.

THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ORDAINS:

SECTION 1.

THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD IS HEREBY AMENDED BY REVISING SUBSECTIONS 5.22-7(2)(E)(3) AND 5.22-8(5)(B)(3), ARTICLE 4, GENERAL PROVISIONS, OF CHAPTER 45, ZONING, OF TITLE V, ZONING AND PLANNING, WHICH SHALL BE DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS:

5.22-7 Medical Marihuana Facilities

(2) Uses

(e) A Medical Marihuana Provisioning Center shall be authorized to sell packaged medical marihuana and marihuana-infused products to registered qualifying patients directly or through a Registered Primary Caregiver, and shall be subject to the following conditions:

(3) Hours of operation:

a. Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

b. Saturday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

c. Sunday 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.

d. Or per SLU Conditions

5.22-8 Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments

(5) Use Requirements.

(b) Hours of Operation. All adult-use marijuana establishments shall provide the City administration and Chief of Police with the hours of operation of the establishment at the time of applicant and shall provide revised hours if adjusted within 48 hours of a change. All adult-use marijuana establishments shall provide such information if requested by the City. Adult-use marijuana establishments shall comply with the following hours of operation:

(3) Adult-use marijuana retailers shall operate between the following hours:

a) Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

b) Saturday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

c) Sunday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

d) Or per conditions of special land use approval.

SECTION 2.

SECTION 3.

SECTION 4.

All Ordinances in confict with the provisions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such confict, hereby repealed.

SECTION 5.

This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.

PZTA24-0002

Introduced: 8/26/2024

Enacted: 09/09/2024

Published: 09/26/2024

KENSON J. SIVER, Mayor JANET JACKSON, City Clerk

A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE MAY BE PURCHASED OR INSPECTED AT THE SOUTHFIELD CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

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Fake ID leads to real suspect

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.

Police arrest motorcyclist

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.

Police stated the driver was seen disobeying road closures and driving around the cones placed on Coolidge Highway.

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.

Police were able to arrest the driver, who according to the report told authorities that he had a gun on his person. The passenger was able to contact someone for a ride from the scene.

Incense starts fire in empty apartment

FARMINGTON — Public safety officers responded to Chatham Hills Apartments on a smoke investigation around 8:35 p.m. Aug. 26.

When officers arrived they detected smoke coming from underneath the door to a second story apartment. The apartment was unattended and locked. The officers forced entry and found an active fire within. Officers extinguished the fire, the origin of which was determined to be unattended incense placed near an apartment wall.

Driver fails to stop for police

FARMINGTON — An officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding at Grand River and Power Aug.

SEPT. 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.

Police catch suspected mail thief

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.

Motorcyclist punches woman’s side mirror

BIRMINGHAM — A 51-year-old Royal Oak woman

OCT. 5

Women of Vision fundraiser: Hosted by Southfield-based National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan, features Boston Marathon survivor and inspirational speaker Rebekah Gregory, awardees include skinnytees founder Linda Schlesinger-Wagner and nonprofit Bookstock, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. with lunch, door prizes and 50-50 to follow, plus boutiques 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Adat Shalom Synagogue, 29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills, ncjwmi.org

SEPT. 27-29

Michigan Women’s Expo: Hundreds of exhibits and vendors covering health and wellness, beauty and skin care, clothing and accessories, home décor, self-defense and safety training, travel, cooking and baking, Michigan authors and books, senior care resources, and much more, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 27-28 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 29, Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, kohlerexpo.com/michigan-womens-expo

SEPT. 28

Clawson Fall Festival: Hayrides, live music, artisan market, food trucks, kids activities, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnuts tent, bake sale, and Clawson Fire Department’s bonfire event, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 1080 N. Custer Ave., (248) 589-0334, parksrec@ cityofclawson.com

SEPT. 29

‘No Balls’ Comedy Ball: Fundraiser for Michigan Animal Adoption Network and Canine Companions Rescue Center, presented by Pet Supplies Plus Bloomfield Hills, featuring comedian Dave Dyer and emcee Jay Towers, cash bar, buffet dinner, raffles and auctions, and adoptable puppies, 12:30-5 p.m., Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, 310 S. Troy St. in Royal Oak, (586) 914-1623, marieskladd@yahoo.com, nbcb.weebly.com

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Lung Force Walk: Untimed 1.5-mile stroll through Detroit Zoo, 8:30 a.m. (7:30 a.m. check-in), 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, lungforce.org/detroit

Avenue, she encountered a group of motorcyclists traveling at a high rate of speed who were visibly angry with motorists who were not getting out of their way.

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

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

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. 24

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, (800) 803-7174

OCT. 26

Household Hazardous Waste collection: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., RRRASOC MRF - Truck Entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Ave. in Southfield, rrrasoc. org

ONGOING

Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays until Oct. 3, Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., (248) 691-7555, oakparkmi. gov

‘Visions of Excellence: Unveiled’: Art exhibit featuring 13 Michigan-based artists, on display until Oct. 31, Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 420-3396, cityofsouthfield.com

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls: Weekly workshops presented by National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, for ages 65 and older, 2-4 p.m. Mondays until Oct. 28, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Road in Southfield, free but donations appreciated, registration required, (313) 259-1574 (ext. 2029) or (734) 222-9800 (ext. 2140), mobprogram@nkfm.org

Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of month via Zoom, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists. org, slvoptimist@gmail.com

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Witness thwarts theft attempt

SOUTHFIELD — A resident reported

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‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’: Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 and 8-9, Rosedale Community Players inside Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, showtimes at rosedalecommunityplayers. com

‘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 Center, 290 W. Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, theringwald. com