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Southfield to open first dog park for city’s pups BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The opening of Southfield’s first dog park is on the horizon. The Dog Park at Lahser Woods will hold its official ribbon cutting and grand opening at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lahser Woods Park. The dog park is located within Lahser Woods Park at 27577 Lahser Road and features two separate areas for pups, one for large dogs that’s 1.5 acres and one for small pups under 25 pounds that’s 1.3 acres. There also are solar-lit walking paths, new security cameras and an expanded parking lot with electric vehicle charging stations coming soon. The project was funded through a $100,000 Community Park & Trail Capital Grant from Oakland County Parks. City officials said that the dog park has been a request for years, and they’re excited to be able to finally have one in Southfield. “There’s dog parks all around communities, but I think it was really important

Chris Yaw, pastor of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield, blesses Southfield Police Department K-9 Rocco, whose handler is Southfield police officer Dylan Gorecki, during the Oct. 11 pet parade and blessing of the animals at St. Anne’s Mead Assisted Living on 12 Mile Road.

St. Anne’s Mead resident Carol Tolly holds her grandcat, Elsa May, which was the only feline to make an appearance.

Pets parade at St. AnNe’s Mead LEFT: Pat Varley and her rescue dog, George, visit her mom, Joanne Gilleran. RIGHT: The Hicks family — 8-year-old David, mom Kate and 4-year-old Kateri — is a hit with pet tortoise Marty. Photos by Liz Carnegie

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FRANCES MAURO MASTERS IS 103 BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

TOP LEFT: Karmanos Cancer Institute representatives Noor Najem, at podium, and Ayhanna Nelson talk to the Pinktober Fest participants in Southfield Oct. 12 after the group watched a breast cancer informational video presentation on prevention and early detection. LEFT: Participants start the 5K walk around the city of Southfield’s campus. Pinktober Fest is a community event in Southfield to raise awareness, honor survivors and empower residents in the fight against breast cancer. ABOVE: Participants stop at the Fresh Rootz Smoothie & Vegan Cafe booth.

ROYAL OAK — The image of Frances Mauro Masters, 103, of Chesterfield Township, will be immortalized as the symbol of the Greatest Generation’s homefront workers when a bronze statue made in her likeness as a Rosie the Riveter will be added Nov. 11 to the Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak. Mauro Masters, better known as “Rosie Fran,” grew up in Detroit during the Great Depression. As one of five children born to Italian immigrants, she was taught the value of hard work to support not just herself, but her family. When she graduated from high school in 1940, her first priority was to find a job to help support her family.

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SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department will host its Halloween trunk or treat event from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, inside the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. The free event will have participants go from vehicle to vehicle so that children can get treats at each one while parents get safety information. The Police Department will be collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys to give back to the community during the holidays. The city said in a press release that toy donations are appreciated, but they are not required for entry into the event. Southfield Parks and Recreation will provide games, crafts and giveaways at the event. For more information, contact police officer Tim Simon at (248) 796-5441.

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SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Parks and Recreation Department will present Boo Bash from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. Kids ages 2–12 can dress in costume and participate in a variety of Halloween-themed activities, including “creepy crafts” and “ghoulish games,” according to a press release. There will be a dance party hosted by DJ Lutalo, then a family-friendly magic show. Trick-or-treating will take place throughout the pavilion. RJ’s Dog House food truck will be present with items for purchase. Preregistration is required. Tickets cost $10 per person for Southfield residents and $15 per person for nonresidents. One adult must be present per family for this event and each person attending must purchase a ticket. Tickets are available online at bit.ly/ SfldBooBash25 or at the Parks & Recreation information desk. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (248) 796-4620 or visit cityofsouthfield.com.

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SOUTHFIELD — The four-week “Women to Work” program by Gesher Human Services will start with an informational meeting 9-11 a.m. Oct. 23 at 29699 Southfield Road in Southfield. In the current economic climate, marketable skills are key for employment. “Needing to get a job and applying for a job doesn’t always translate to getting a job unless you have an up-to-date and effective resume, confidence in applying and interviewing with prospective employers, and strong networking skills.” said Judy Richmond, program coordinator. For more information, contact Richmond at (248) 233-4232 or jrichmond@geshermi.org.

ANNUAL BREAKFAST HONORS LOCAL VETERANS BIRMINGHAM — Breakfast with the Bishop of St. Anne’s Mead at The Community House of Birmingham, 380 S. Bates St., will honor veterans 8-10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The event welcomes guests, including Bishop Bonnie Perry, of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, WXYZ-TV 7 anchor and reporter Alicia Smith, The Michigan Bagpiper, and other special guests. The stories of veterans who served from World War II to the Vietnam War — and who live or lived at St. Anne’s Mead — will be shared. Tickets are tax-deductable and can be purchased at stannesmead.org, or by contacting Peggy Goodwin at (248) 557-1221.

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ABOVE: Fran Mauro Masters, 103, aka “Rosie Fran,” pictured here at her Chesterfield Township home Oct. 10, worked as a riveter in the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant in Ypsilanti during World War II. RIGHT: Mementos and tributes are displayed on the wall. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

While working at a local grocery store and taking night courses to learn to use a comptometer, Mauro Masters learned of a job at the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant. “I had two brothers in the service, and my future husband, he joined the Marines at 17, and I thought, ‘I want to work to help win the war,’” she said of her reason to apply. Mauro Masters and her two sisters, Angeline and Josephine, were all hired on the spot for the plant. She said they all worked in different departments, as they were not allowed to work together. “Out of the three of us, I was the only riveter. They worked in small parts, but I was the only riveter,” Mauro Masters said. “I worked in small parts for the wing (of B-24 Liberators), on a press, riveting.” Mauro Masters worked at the plant for the duration of the war. She said her greatest challenge with the position was actually getting to the plant. She recalled having to take a streetcar from her family’s Detroit home near the city airport to downtown Detroit, and then caught a bus similar to a Greyhound bus that was privately owned by Ford Motor Co. and

was sent for the Rosies. She said it took well over an hour for her to get there. “It took us an hour to get there and an hour to get back, and a lot of us slept on the bus. Thank God for my mother having supper ready for us,” she said. “We would just go to work and come home. We didn’t go out because we had to get up early in the morning to go to work. We worked six days, sometimes seven days.” Mauro Masters said that she worked eight hours a day. She would have to be there at 6 a.m. and said she got up very early to catch the bus, but said she liked it because she was able to go part of the way to work with her father, who worked at Eastern Market. She said she had very little training when she started working at the plant. The employees had approximately one hour of training and then were on their own. “No training. No. Just you do it this way and do it that way. When I was on the press, some of the rivets got crooked and you had to drill the rivets out and start over and put new rivets in,” she said. “I never complained, never made a mistake; I just did what they told me to do.” The position at the plant paid $1 an hour. She said they were given a check each See ROSIE on page 11A

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that time rabbits have played a key role in how the natural environment of the region has functioned, even if most of what they do is hidden from the surface view. “They’re a good herbivore to clean up our forest floor to help control plant populations,” Vedolich said. “After a rabbit eats it has to digest that food and then poop it out. That poop provides important resources for other animals in the area. Think of dung beetles or any other kind of insect that might relish those nutrients (in the poop) and break those down further to help fertilize the soil. There’s multiple steps of moving energy around the ecosystem.” Another step in the energy-moving process is the rabbit’s role as a prey animal that is eaten by other animals within the environment, therefore passing energy along the food chain. Beyond moving energy, rabbits also move plenty of dirt by building underground tunnels — and not just for rabbits. “They build really extensive burrow systems which are actually quite sophisticated,” Vedolich said. “They can have dozens, even over 100 different entrances into a single burrow system … But those burrows are not only important for the rabbit itself to find shelter from predators. Those kinds of burrow systems that rabbits build are also important for other types of wildlife as well. Animals like snakes

may take advantage of the additional shelter. Skunks might also use rabbit burrows. Things like groundhogs, chipmunks, even turtles can find their way (into burrows). It’s a really cool thing. They provide a lot of services to the environment.” Rabbits and humans have always had an interesting relationship. Along with being a prey animal hunted for fur and food for centuries, more recent development patterns in the region have seen wild rabbits go through a cyclical relationship with the lands they live on.

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week, which she gave to her mom to help pay for their family house and expenses. She recalled that the house provided shelter for many family members who were in need, as money was hard to come by and they were the only ones that had a house. “We didn’t keep any allowance,” she said. Her son, John O’Brien, said he only found out about 20 years ago that his mom was a Rosie the Riveter. “We knew my mom worked at Willow Run, but who cared? You know, as teenagers, who cared? I mean, she worked at Willow Run, ‘Oh, thank you, Ma.’ Because she worked her whole life when we were kids,” O’Brien said. He said he found out when he and his brother took their mother to Willow Run after seeing an ad in the newspaper that they were opening up the plant to show the planes. “We were totally shocked when we saw all the crowds, and I said, ‘Ma, are these the planes that you worked on?’ And she said yeah, and some young woman heard that and then she told her friends and they all took my mom and swept her away. I said to my brother, ‘What the heck is going on? What is this big deal?’ Well, as time went on we learned. We recognized that mom built these planes that were used in the war,” O’ Brien said. Mauro Masters said she doesn’t know why she never told her kids, but she was proud of it. However, she didn’t think it was as important as some things her family members had done during the war, such as

her two brothers, one of whom, Salvatore Mauro, was killed during the Battle of the Bulge. However, now she realizes her work during the war was very important. “Now I always tell my friends when they ask what she did in the war, I say, ‘She killed Hitler,’” O’Brien said. The job not only enabled her to help with the war effort, but also provided her with a skill that would grow into a career for her. Her first husband died young, at 40, leaving her with three young children. But unlike many other single mothers, Mauro Masters was able to get a job at the Chrysler plant as a riveter in an era when the factory jobs were a male-dominated profession, thanks to her experience as a Rosie the Riveter. “It opened up the workforce for women,” O’Brien said. “It was interesting, very interesting,” she said of her experience. During the war, the plant produced more than 8,000 planes. Mauro Masters said they made one plane per hour. She said she got to see President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he toured the plant. She also noted that Marilyn Monroe and Betty White were also Rosies. “Marilyn Monroe was a riveter in California. A lot of people didn’t know about that,” Mauro Masters said. “But one of the presidents discovered her, and I said, ‘Well, why didn’t they come and get me?’ That was my joke.” Bette Kenward, the Michigan director for the American Rosie the Riveter Association, said that Monroe was a Rosie, the collective term for the women who worked on the home front in the factories, but was actually a spray painter. See ROSIE on page 20A

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Trunk or treat: 1-3 p.m., Water Tower Social District, 14500 Kingston St. in Oak Park, facebook.com/ oakparkcorridorimprovementauthority Lahser High School — Class of 1985: 40th reunion, 5-11 p.m., The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — A Doubletree by Hilton, 39475 Woodward Ave., purchase ticket at eventbrite.com

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‘Blueprints of a Visionary: The Architecture of Change’ lecture: Presented by 400 Forward | Girls Toward Architecture & Design Executive Director Tiffany Brown, event also recognizes Brown with Distinguished Architecture Alumni award, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lear Auditorium at Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, free but ticket required, eventbrite.com

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‘Witches: From Wonderful to Wicked to Wonderful:’ Show-and-tell lecture about 6,000-year history and how these men and women influence gardening, healthcare, religion and pop culture today, costumes encouraged, refreshments provided, 7 p.m., Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, presented

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Trunk or treat: Free event also includes cider and doughnuts, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., GraceWay Bible Church, 28600 Lahser Road in Southfield, gracewaybible.org/ trunk-or-treat Household Hazardous Waste collection: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., RRRASOC MRF - Truck Entrance, 20875 Mapleridge Ave. in Southfield, see list of acceptable items at rrrasoc.org

Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Mars Corporate Center, 2500 Telegraph Road in Southfield, and every fourth Tuesday virtually, slvoptimist@gmail.com, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org

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Jazzy Mondays: Ballroom and hustle lessons, dinner

Pulse Patrol: Free blood pressure checks from 9:3011:30 a.m. Thursdays, Oak Park Community Center, 14300 Oak Park Blvd., (248) 691-7555, facebook. com/cityofoakpark

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Women to Work: Free eight-week seminar teaches skills to re-enter workforce, informational meeting from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 23, then 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 28-Nov. 20, Gesher Human Services, 29699 Southfield Road in Southfield, register to Judy at (248) 233-4232 or jrichmond@geshermi.org, geshermi.org Art exhibit: “Matter & Metaphor Resonates” on display until Dec. 17, main lobby of Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield, (248) 7965100, read story at candgnews.com ‘Tracy Jones’: Presented by Rosedale Community Players, show follows one Tracy Jones waiting for others with same name to show for party, 8 p.m. FridaysSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until Oct. 25 (also 2 p.m. Oct. 25), Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptickets@ gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

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Alzheimer’s programs: Learn about 10 warning signs and five reasons to plan your estate now, lunch provided, noon-1:15 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter, 25200 Telegraph (Suite 100) in Southfield, (248) 996-1033, jbarnas@alz.org, alz.org/gmc

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large or small dog play area, and you can go out walking in the park,” he said. At this time, applications to join the dog park only are open to residents. Before visiting the park, each dog must have a valid dog license from the city of Southfield and updated vaccinations. “Until we see how the public responds, it’s residents only,” Siver said. “Possibly in the future, it will be open to other residents.” After an application has been verified, the owner must pay a fee of $45 for the year for one dog and $10 for any additional dog. Each household can register up to three. For more information on the dog park and to get a license, visit cityofsouthfield.com/departments/parks-recreation/dog-park-lahser-woods. Fields said future plans for the dog park include taking donations for National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and hosting dog-related giveaways and vaccination clinics. “We want to encourage all of our folks to get their dog license and vaccination so that they can come and register for the dog park, but also, even if they’re not going to be using the dog park, just to really keep our folks and our animals safe,” she said. “So, we’ll have some vaccination clinics going forward and you’ll see some special events out there that will be something that we haven’t been able to do before, dog-related.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

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The dog park will have two areas, one for large dogs that is 1.5 acres and another for small dogs that is 1.3 acres.

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Voters to decide mayoral race, council members and more In the Southfield Sun’s coverage area, voters on Nov. 4 will vote for candidates running for mayor, clerk and City Council. There are two proposals on the ballot in Lathrup Village. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goals if elected. The answers are printed verbatim. Profile forms were not sent to candidates who are running unopposed.

Southfield Mayor

Two candidates are running for one four-year term.

Sylvia Jordan

Age: 69 Occupation: Administrator Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 37 years Online campaign information: www.SylviaJordanforMayor.com Education: Bachelors- Michigan State University in Urban Development, Graduate Studies, Oakland University, Honorary Doctorate- St.Thomas University Previously and currently held elected offices: Previously Southfield City Council 1997- 2015 Top goals: My top three priorities for Southfield are lowering the tax burden so families and seniors can remain in their homes while encouraging economic development; expanding community amenities with a new Community Center, youth programs, senior services, better trash pickup, and more family-friendly Jordan restaurants; and creating a “Southfield Standard” of well-maintained neighborhoods, streets, and parks through transparent and accountable leadership. Together, these priorities strengthen affordability, community, and quality of life for all residents.

Kenson J. Siver

Age: 79 Occupation: Mayor Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 58 years Online campaign information: www.kensiverformayor.com Education: BA – Oakland University; MA & Doctorate – Wayne State University Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield City Council - 20012015; Southfield Mayor - 2015 to present Top goals: New Housing — Especially for seniors wishing to downsize & Siver those on fixed incomes. Affordable housing to attract younger people.

Continuation of apartment & single-family rental inspections & rehabilitation. Infrastructure — Siver oversaw reconstruction of 151 miles of city streets & 53 miles of watermains. Remaining 95 miles are next. Continue pushing DTE for tree trimming & system upgrades. Adaptive Re-Use of Existing Structures — Aggressively seeking new businesses & uses for surplus office & commercial spaces.

Southfield Clerk

Three candidates are running for one four-year term.

Gabi Grossbard

Age: 52 Occupation: Licensed Medicare specialist Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 23 years Online campaign information: votegabi.com Education: Gabi has extensive background in business and with government regulations compliance. Successful leader of management and sales teams, and a small business owner. Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: *Defend and preserve the individual right to vote, secure the voting process and will fight voter suppression *Coordinate and encourage young residents to register to vote *Direct efficient, secure and transparent elections *Fully staffed Clerk’s office to provide prompt and friendly services *Expand services to include passport applications *Timely processing of Grossbard birth and death certificates *Implement efficient online services **Together we can restore trust and confidence in the city clerk office!**

Wynett Ann Guy (Write-in)

Age: 47 Occupation: Write-In Candidate for Southfield City Clerk Municipality of residence: Southfield, Michigan For how long: 3 years Online campaign information: www.wynettguy.com

Education: BS Workforce Education, Development and Training Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: As Southfield City Clerk, my top priority is to use my clerk’s office experience to ensure fair, transparent, and accessible elections while strengthening trust between residents and City Hall. I will enhance voter engagement, improve office Guy efficiency, and safeguard election integrity, while serving the community with professionalism and compassion.

Coretta Houge (Write-in)

Age: 57 Occupation: Southfield City Council Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 25 years Online campaign information: NA Education: Master of Business Administration Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield City Council since 2022 Top goals: If elected, my top goal will be voter education. I will ensure a consistent commitment to educating the community on ballot candidates and topics. I will partner with school administration on educating students on the importance of voting and the process. An educated community Houge fosters a more engaged, informed, and representative electorate. Educated voters help create a stable and productive society. This will be followed by voting innovation and service excellence from the Clerk’s office.

Southfield Treasurer

One candidate is running unopposed for one four-year term.

Irv M. Lowenberg

Running unopposed.

Southfield City Council

Seven candidates are running for three four-year terms and one two-year term. The fourth-highest vote total will win the two-year term.

Ashanti Bland

Age: 44 Occupation: Senior Auditor General Motors Audit Services Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 20+ years Online campaign information: Facebook Elect Ashanti Bland to Southfield City Council Education: BS Public Administration w/ concentration Community Development Central Michigan University Previously and currently held elected offices: President - Southfield Board of Education (2023-current) Treasurer - Southfield Board of Education (2022-2023) Top goals: My campaign is focused on Economic Development and Community Engagement — two pillars that I believe are essential to Southfield’s continued growth and success. I’m committed to creating opportunities for local businesses, fostering inclusive community programs, and Bland ensuring that every resident has a voice in shaping our city’s future. I look forward to collaborating with council members to bring community driven and innovative ideas for economic growth.

Daniel Brightwell

Age: N/A Occupation: Retired Municipality of residence: Southfield, Michigan For how long: 37 years Online campaign information: No answer given Education: B.A. Morehouse College MBA in Finance. The Wharton School Previously and currently held elected offices: Been Brightwell Elected to Council since 2015. Elected Council President 2017 Top goals: Top goal is to Get a new SwimSee VOTER GUIDE on page 17A

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Voter Guide ming pool Built. I initiated a visit to 5 metro cities with pools to get their “Best Practice” in Pool development. My 2nd Goal is to get our Municipal Bond Rating from ‘AA” to “AAA” by Standard & Poors. My job at AT&T was to maintain relations with Standard & Poors to keep our then Bond Rating. So, I know how to get the job done.

back to City Hall operations and elections. Enforce Southfield’s City Codes and Ordinances to Protect All Residents and Preserve Our Property Values. Support Safe & Strong Neighborhoods, HOA, and Condo associations. Improve and maintain Southfield’s infrastructure Haynes and curb appeal. Enforce Southfield’s Pet Ordinances & registration requirements

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Age: No answer given Occupation: Property Management Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 20 years Online campaign information: catrinaforsouthfield.com Education: Master of Science in Human Resource Management Previously and currently held elected offices: First-time candidate Top goals: 1. Strengthen Public Services and Infrastructure Ensure our roads, parks, and city services are well-maintained and responsive to residents’ needs. 2. Expand Affordable Housing and Senior Resources Support housing Butler options that are accessible and affordable, while improving services and resources for our seniors. 3. Promote Transparency, Accountability, and Equity in Government Build trust through open communication, responsible decision-making, and fair treatment for all residents.

Yolanda C. Haynes

Age: 63 Occupation: Southfield City Councilwoman / Entrepreneur Municipality of residence: City of Southfield For how long: 1996 Online campaign information: Committee to Elect Yolanda C. Haynes on Facebook Education: Attended Jackson State University: Computer Science Previously and currently held elected offices: Current Southfield City Councilwoman since 2023 Top goals: Increase opportunities for residents & minority-owned businesses. Provide fair & equitable housing, city services and recreational amenities including a new community pool and senior center. Bring truth, transparency, integrity

Age: 53 Occupation: Director, Outreach Education Municipality of residence: Southfield, MI For how long: 20 years Online campaign information: electstacyjackson.com Education: Radio, TV and Film, B.A., Instructional Technology: Interactive Technology, M.Ed., both from Wayne State University Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given Top goals: Our city is ready for a new voice, a new vision and a new direction. That means: amplifying community voices, *expanding community resources, *revitalizing our downtown, and strengthening infrastructure. I believe in collaboration and relationship building. I’m not afraid to have tough conversations, challenge the status quo, and push for communityJackson centered change civilly. I’m compassionate, fair, and unwavering in my commitment to Southfield’s future. Together, we can build a city that is communityfocused and community-strong.

Gregory Keeler

Age: 66 Occupation: Retired General Dynamics Land System Division ICF International: Energy Auditor Lance Transportation: Owner Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 31 years Online campaign information: www.electkeeler.com Education: BPI - Energy Auditor and Weatherization City of Detroit License - Unlimited Refrigeration Journeyman RETS - Electrical Engineering Technology Certificate Previously and currently held elected offices: None Top goals: New swimming pool

Dedicated space for seniors Fair property taxes New affordable homes Fix the municipal complex Update 60-year-old City Charter Update current City Ordinance Complete infrastructure projects that have been Keeler started Make all City buildings fully ADA accessible Conduct another Sewer, Septic System Tank Forum Improve communication between City Council and residents Together, we can build a future!

Michael Ari Mandelbaum

Age: 43 Occupation: Southfield Councilman (10 years); Audit Team Lead, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (employee for 20 years) Municipality of residence: Southfield For how long: 29 years (born and raised in Southfield) Online campaign information: www.mandelbaum4council.com Education: I hold a MBA from Wayne State University, and a Project Management Certificate from Lawrence Technological University. Previously and currently held elected offices: Southfield City Council since 2015. Currently serving as Council President for the last 3 years Top goals: I will continue to fight to keep our city diverse, make it more walkable and attract younger families with affordable housing, great schools and community activities. I will push continued road improvements, Mandelbaum park improvements and a new indoor pool. I will work to attract restaurants and businesses. Monitor the Northland Development and continued reuse of buildings and new housing. Advocate for more senior programing. Increased transparency in government spending and first-rate Police, Fire and EMS.

Lathrup Village City Council

Four candidates are running for two four-year terms and one two-year term. The third-highest vote total will win the two-year term.

Jalen C. Jennings

Age: 29 Occupation: Engagement Leader (Business Development Consultant) at Thrivent Financial Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 27 years Online campaign information: Facebook Page: Jalen Jennings for Lathrup Village City Council Education: Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies from Tennessee State University Previously and currently held elected offices: Currently seated as a Lathrup Village City Council (Serving a 4 year term) Top goals: If elected, I am committed to continuing and expanding initiatives that strengthen Lathrup Village. I will focus on building stronger partnerships with local businesses, fostering collaboration with Southfield Public Schools, and organizing major city events that Jennings bring residents together. I will continue to advocate for infrastructure and safety improvements, protect residents from predatory companies, and enhance communication and transparency ensuring our community grows as a safe, vibrant, and inclusive city for all.

Bruce Kantor

Age: 61 Occupation: Retired (former career in healthcare analysis, education, and sales) Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 36 Years Online campaign information: n/a Education: Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Statistics from Kalamazoo College Previously and currently held elected offices: 8 Years on City Council serving as Mayor pro Tem Top goals: • A continued focus on infrastructure improvements including water and sewer systems, road, parks, drainage, etc. • Closely monitoring city financials to ensure every tax dollar is wisely Kantor spent. • Seeking resident input into the decision-making process. Have an idea or issue, email me at bkantor@comcast.net. See VOTER GUIDE on page 18A

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• Improving the business corridor via ordinance updates, code enforcement, and leveraging relationships with economic development organizations to attract quality businesses that meet the needs of residents

John Sousanis

Age: 61 Occupation: Automotive Intelligence Executive, Consultant Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 22 years Online campaign information: www.johnsousanis.com Education: Harvard University Previously and currently held elected offices: First-time candidate. Top goals: 1. Ensure that Lathrup Village develops a resident-led Master Plan aligned with community priorities. 2. Strengthen community by fostering open discussion and working to build consensus. 3. Ensure city governSousanis ment is fiscally responsible, transparent and accountable. 4. Make sure city actions respect and adhere to our charter and ordinances. 5. Protect and enhance Lathrup Village’s green spaces and unique sense of place as we look for ways to grow. 6. Rebuild our General Fund.

Carlisa Mathis (Write-in) Age: No answer given Occupation: Licensed Professional Counselor

Municipality of residence: Lathrup Village For how long: 29 Years Online campaign information: www.votecarlisamathis.com Education: B.A. Psychology and M.A. Counseling University of Detroit Mercy Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given Top goals: My top goal as a Lathrup Village City Council member is to strengthen community trust by promoting transparency, fiscal responsibility, and open communication between residents and city leadership. I want every resident to feel informed, included, and empowered in the deciMathis sions that shape our city. Together, we can make sure Lathrup Village not only maintains the quality of life we value today but also builds a strong foundation for the future.

Lathrup Village Headlee Override Millage Proposal

Shall a “Headlee Override” be adopted so that the current limitation on the amount of City taxes that may be levied against all taxable property in the City of Lathrup Village, Oakland County, Michigan, be increased as follows: • Restoring to 20 mills from approximately 17.3001 mills, per $1,000 of taxable value (to $20 from approximately $17.3001) for general operating expenses for a period of ten (10) years, and

• Restoring to 3 mills from approximately 2.5948 mills, per $1,000 of taxable value (to $3 from approximately $2.5948) for sanitation/rubbish for a period of ten (10) years. If approved and levied in its entirety, this millage would raise an estimated maximum amount of $611,909 for the City in 2026 by allowing the City to levy the maximum mills previously approved by the voters and authorized by the City Charter and State law which have been reduced as required by the Michigan Constitution of 1963.

Lathrup Village Charter Amendment Proposal 1

Shall the City of Lathrup Village Charter be amended to eliminate conflicts with the state constitution and election laws. This proposed Charter amendment would: 1. Modify the commencement date of an elected official’s term until after certification of the election results; 2. Extend the time for elected officials to take the oath of office to allow for certification of the election results; 3. Delay the organizational meeting of the City Council until after certification of the election results. Should this proposal be adopted?

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“In the original forest there may have been a very healthy population of rabbits that, with initial urban development, was probably pushed out by all of the noise, changing structures (and) heavy equipment,” Vedolich said. “But as time goes on, let’s say that (a) subdivision is now established. The ground is settling, homes are settling, you may have more people in an area which is a deterrent for rabbits to be nearby — but it also might mean that their predators may not be around. When it comes to rabbits in an urban landscape, there’s a benefit of being around because they have more ornamental plants they can eat and there’s potentially less predation pressure on those animals within an urban environment.” But for all their interactions with humans

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When the war ended, Mauro Masters said it was announced over the loudspeaker that it would be their last day of work, but they were allowed to finish their shift. The memorial in Royal Oak at Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. at 13 Mile Road, is being commissioned in segments as the statues are funded. It will have a statue to represent all the different groups that helped to win the war. Mauro Masters’ likeness will

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“Try to include things that you’ll enjoy doing, because you’ll be more apt to do them,” Madison Heights Active Adult Center supervisor Jennifer Cowan said. “I think if you take the winter off it’s going to be really difficult, in the spring, to get back up and do the things you want to do.” The Madison Heights Active Adult Center hosts a multitude of activities in the winter. Not only are there classes and groups meeting all the time, but the location also offers a free exercise equipment room and an indoor walking path so that you can use the center even if you can’t make a class. “One of our guiding mindsets here is that the longer you stay active, the longer you’re able to do things on your own and remain independent, the longer you can stay in your home, and you can continue to do the things you want to do. I think it all connects,” Cowan said. There are so many health benefits to

and the world built by humans, wild rabbits like the eastern cottontail are an entirely separate species from the domestic rabbits that make up one of the county’s most popular — and most abandoned — pets. While eastern cottontails are a local species, domestic rabbits have a lineage of Iberian rabbits bred by Romans for the purpose of harvesting meat and furs. “When that wild-type rabbit was domesticated, all its fearful traits were bred out,” Vedolich said. “It’s just like how dogs were domesticated from wolves. You breed a litter, you choose the calmest (and) most agreeable ones, you breed those ones so that over generations the rabbits that you find are lacking a lot of the flight and fear responses. Domestication has actually changed the structure of the domesticated rabbit’s brain such that within a domesticated rabbit’s brain, the amygdala (the part responsible for fear) is greatly reduced in comparison to a wild rabbit.”

Given the docility bred into domestic rabbits over so many generations, abandoning one in the wild under the assumption it can survive is essentially giving it a death sentence. “It would be no different than if you thought of dumping your cat or your dog,” Macomb County Animal Control Director Jeff Randazzo said. “These are animals that have already been acclimated to human interactions, humans feeding them, watering them, all those things and all of a sudden, all of those stop. They do not know how to free graze. And they are susceptible because they weren’t born in the wild, they are not going to — in my opinion — take cover or know that harm is on the way.” Randazzo recommends that looking to take on a domestic rabbit as a pet should study the way rabbits behave in captivity, seek an animal through a trusted rescue agency and get all the proper vaccines for the rabbit.

While the face and shape of metro Detroit is set to change with new developments and further expansions northward and westward, Vedolich believes the eastern cottontail’s history of resilience will lead to a future where wild rabbits will remain a fixture of the southeastern Michigan ecosystem for decades to come. “The eastern cottontail rabbit is a very resilient animal,” Vedolich said. “It has the ability to produce multiple litters of rabbits every year. They can go through a lot of change and adapt to it over time, whether that change is because of human development or whether the change is because of overarching continuous dynamics with predator populations as well. Populations can go up and down, but rabbits are very good at compensating for any large hits. They’re really resilient animals. I would say if we start to see more of a public passion for conserving our wild spaces, I think the rabbit has a really good shot of being with us for a long, long time.”

be the second statue. The first is of Joe, a soldier. The memorial is being placed in the park where a group of trees were grown from acorns that were given to the U.S. by the British as a thank-you for American efforts in winning the war. “They say the Royal Oaks in England saved the monarchy, so it was kind of a tribute to that,” said Judith Maten, a member of the memorial’s board of directors. The acorns were nurtured by the Detroit Zoo until they could be planted in the park in an oval shape, and the memorial is designed to fit into the oval. Maten said that Mauro Masters has

been involved in the memorial from the beginning and was a natural choice to be the likeness for the statue. “She has just been kind of the face of the homefront for us. It’s not that we haven’t had other Rosies involved, but Rosie Fran has always been there,” Maten said. “The thing that strikes us whenever we talk to the World War II veterans or the homefront workers is their humility — the idea that they would do it all over again if they had to,” She said. Mauro Masters said that she just likes to work and would gladly take a job even now if it were offered to her.

“I would do it again. I would. I want to work. It’s in my blood, I think,” Mauro Masters said. The board is still working to raise funds to complete the memorial, which is estimated to cost $2.5 million to $3 million. Each statue costs about $100,000 and the black granite wall costs about $300,000. The memorial board is still raising money for one piece of the plane panel for the Rosie Fran statue. The piece that they still need to commission is expected to cost $30,000. To donate to the memorial, visit michiganww2memorial.org or email John Maten at john.maten@michigan ww2memorial.org.

working out as a senior, but a full-blown workout plan isn’t necessarily required to reap those benefits. There are tons of activities offered in the area that simply get the blood pumping a little bit and provide an excuse to see others. “We have a ton of different classes like yoga, chair yoga, Pilates, line dancing, and ballroom dancing, too,” said Matthew Dubinsky, the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center’s senior coordinator. “It’s yearround, so they can be consistent at it. We can keep people moving all year.” The center is also doing balance classes through the Macomb County Health Department and has done classes that teach people how to shop for healthier meals, too. These places are more than just workout spots. They have become pillars of the community where everyone is safe, welcome and encouraged to socialize all yearround. “They come to the senior center and it’s not just doing yoga or a fitness class. It’s really the mental stimulation part of it, too,” Dubinsky said. “I think that’s one of the best parts of it.”

To set up a conversation with a life coach and learn more about Peak Physique of Troy, go to peakphysiquetroy.com. To

learn more about activity centers in Madison Heights and St. Clair Shores, go to madison-heights.org and scsmi.net.

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HEARING OF CONFIRMATION SAD SS-1177 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTHFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a meeting will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfield City Council will consider the following matter pursuant to Title I, Administration, Chapter 6, Special Assessments, of the Code of the City of Southfield, to wit: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT is being considered at the request of residents for improvements to backyard drainage in the Riverbank Fairway Estates subdivision, specifically impacting eight parcels. The improvements will consist of construction of approximately 800 feet of new storm sewers and 3 catch basins. (Parcel 24-16-327-001) (Parcel 24-16-327-002) (Parcel 24-16-327-003) (Parcel 24-16-327-004) (Parcel 24-16-327-007) (Parcel 24-16-327-008) (Parcel 24-16-327-009) (Parcel 24-16-327-010). Written comments may be mailed to the City Clerk’s Office, 26000 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 480372055, prior to the meeting. Questions regarding this matter should be directed to the Engineering Department at (248) 796-4810 or asiddiqui@cityofsouthfield.com Janet Jackson, City Clerk Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required. Published: Southfield Sun 10/16/2025

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