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Must-see Murals

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — The cities of Southfield and Lathrup Village are now home to two new murals thanks to the help of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

SOUTHFIELD, LATHRUP VILLAGE ADD NEW MURALS THROUGH DIA PROGRAM

The unveilings of the two murals took place on Oct. 27 in Southfield and Nov. 13 in Lathrup Village. The murals were made through the DIA’s Partners in Public Art program, which is a collaboration between the museum and local cities to install works of art.

“Through the Partners in Public Art program, the

See MURALS on page 8A

Southfield and Lathrup Village host annual tree lightings

BY TAYLOR CHRISTENSEN tchristensen@candgnews.com

SOUTHFIELD — The annual Southfield tree lighting ceremony will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.

The event will be full of holiday cheer including Santa Claus, holiday music by the Southfield A&T High School marching band, and the lighting of the tree.

“The most impactful part of the event is bringing many parts of the community together. Mayor and City Council, Recreation Board, A&T High School band, University High dance and choir, police, fire, library, community groups and more,” said Holly Graves, recreation programmer for the city of Southfield. “It’s beautiful to see everyone banding together to commence the holiday season in Southfield.”

There is nothing new to this year’s tree lighting, but Graves said that she is excited to bring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth En-

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Southfield’s mural of a goldfinch is located at the Southfield Arts and Activities Building. It is the work of artist Bakpak Durden.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Detroit Historical Museum opens new Red Wings centennial exhibition

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

DETROIT — The Detroit Historical Museum opened the Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown exhibition to the public on Nov. 20.

The exhibition features artifacts from the Detroit Historical Society’s collection, the Red Wings’ archives and from the Hockey Hall of Fame.

“It’s an honor to see a century of Red Wings history brought to life at the Detroit Historical Museum,” Ilitch Sports + Entertainment Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing Asia Gholston said in a press release. “Every decade has its own defining moments, and this exhibit gives our fans a special opportunity to celebrate the passion, pride, and legacy that have defined 100 years of Red Wings hockey.”

Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown will occupy parts of the City of Champions Gallery, the New Motor City Showcase and the Detroit Artist Showcase. The exhibition filling three different galleries at the museum is unique and highlights the team’s extensive history.

Visitors will see memorabilia and photos from Olympia Stadium and Joe Louis Arena, information and artifacts from players in Red Wings history, and history related to the team’s earlier names — the Detroit Falcons and the Detroit Cougars. There are also interactive parts of the exhibition, including flashing Joe Louis Arena lights and the sounds of the organ from Olympia Stadium.

Detroit Red Wings at 100: Becoming Hockeytown will be on display all season long. The Detroit Red Wings were an integral part in the development of the new exhibit, according to the press release from the Detroit Historical Society. The museum parking lot is available for $10 a day.

For more information on tickets, hours and the Detroit Historical Society. Visit detroithistorical.org.

Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

Warren man recalls his first Thanksgiving in 1971

BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

WARREN — C.V. Samuel’s first full day of school in the U.S. was November 22, 1971.

“That morning, as I walked toward the ad-

ministration building I saw and felt snow for the first time in my life, tiny flakes falling silently, transforming the world around me into something both magical and strange,” he wrote in an essay submitted by email to C & G Newspapers.

Samuel, who emigrated from Kerala, India,

to study theology at the Eastern Mennonite College and Seminary in Harrisonburg, Virginia., arrived four days before Thanksgiving — a holiday he had never heard of.

“I was living in a dormitory, cafeteria to eat,

Gordie Howe’s and Steve Yzerman’s retired-number banners hang in the Detroit Historical Museum. Photo provided by Sari Cicurel

C.V. Samuel

NEWS & NOTES

SOULFUL SANTA WORKSHOP & HOLIDAY MARKET DEC. 13

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Parks & Recreation will bring the Soulful Santa Workhop & Holiday Market to the Southfield Pavilion Dec. 13.

The Soulful Santa Workshop will be open from noon to 3 p.m., while the Holiday Market will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event’s attractions include professional photo opportunities with Black Santa and opportunities to meet costumed characters, according to a press release. Elf Workshop Stations will include one for making ornaments, one for Christmas cards, one for do-it-yourself gifts and one for letters to Santa.

There will also be a hot cocoa bar and a vendor selling baked goods.

Tickets to the event cost $10 for Southfield residents and $13 for nonresidents. All attendees ages 2 and older must have a ticket, and one adult must accompany each family. Buy tickets in person at the Southfield Parks & Recreation information desk at 26000 Evergreen Road or online at cityofsouthfield.com/departments/parks-recreation. Tickets will be available at the door, as space allows. For more information, call (248) 796-4620.

Recycle unwanted electronics

SOUTHFIELD — Gesher Human Services operates an electronics recycling business, eCycle Opportunities, to provide jobs for people with barriers to employment. It will be offering metro Detroiters an opportunity to dispose of electronics that have been replaced during post-Thanksgiving sales. The free event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the organization’s headquarters in Southfield, 29699 Southfield Road. The usual $25 television disposal fee and $5 printer disposal fee for residents will be waived.

Computers, monitors, printers, televisions, phones, tablets and accessories will be accepted for recycling. All electronics will be recycled to protect the environment, the workers and the public. The organization will utilize secure data destruction and safe dismantling processes, and it said it will ensure that hazardous chemicals do not enter the land, water or air.

The doors will open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. on the south side of the building, which is marked as the Rose and Sidney Diem Building, The event is for residents only; businesses are excluded.

Residential structure fire

SOUTHFIELD — A few minutes before 5 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13, the Southfield Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire at 23685 Northwestern Highway. Fire personnel arrived at approximately 5:01 a.m. to find heavy smoke and fire showing through the roof of the structure.

Fire crews attempted an interior attack, but the fire was too intense and they had to withdraw. The incident response was elevated to a full box alarm, according to a press release. City coverage was provided by the Bloomfield Township Fire Department, while the Ferndale Fire Department responded to a separate alarm, which was later determined to be false, and Star EMS provided on-scene medical support.

There were no civilian injuries reported. The city of Southfield reported that two firefighters sustained minor injuries and were evaluated at a local hospital. The fire was contained to the structure, which sustained heavy damage.

The city said that the cause of the fire was under investigation.

Skate for a Cause Nov. 24

SOUTHFIELD — Skate for a Cause will take place from 5 to 6:50 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Southfield Sports Arena, 26000 Evergreen Road. Admission and skate rental will be free with the donation of a nonperishable food item.

“Skate for a Cause is a fun way to bring the community together and make a difference,” Parks & Recreation Programmer Nicole Bush said in a press release. “Every can, box, or bag of food helps brighten the holidays for a Southfield family.”

A second Skate for a Cause will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23.

For more information, contact the Southfield Parks & Recreation Department at (248) 7964620 or visit cityofsouthfield.com/departments/ parks-recreation.

Photo provided by Gesher Human Services

File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Project Blue Light Ceremony to honor fallen first responders

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — While many spend the holidays with family and friends, the police and firefighters who keep them safe continue to work in the dark and cold, never certain they will come home at the end of their shift.

The stakes are made clear at the annual Project Blue Light ceremony, which remembers first responders who died in the line of duty. The gathering pays tribute to fallen officers statewide and is attended by police and fire officials from all over.

This year’s event will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, located at 50 E. Annabelle Ave. in Hazel Park, at the northeast corner of John R Road and Woodward Heights Boulevard. All are welcome.

“It definitely honors the fallen, but more than that. It speaks to those still doing the job, who are out there on these cold winter nights,” said Corey Haines, the police chief of Eastpointe and new mayor of Madison Heights.

The event’s name is derived from the prac-

See BLUE LIGHT on page 9A

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During last year’s event, the Detroit Police Department Honor Guard presented a wreath in honor of the fallen. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Real estate professionals share tips to prepare for a home inspection

MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — A home inspection — which can bring attention to major issues in a house that the buyer can request that the seller repair before closing — is an essential part of the buying and selling process that ensures buyer satisfaction and safety.

As a seller, the idea of one’s home being inspected might be daunting — especially knowing that the report directly impacts the sale. Cleaning and fixing simple repairs are some of the ways that sellers can prepare for their inspection to help minimize the issues.

A local real estate agent and a local inspector shared insights on how sellers can best prepare for an inspection to ensure it goes as smoothly as possible.

Ensuring access and decluttering

A seller can try to eliminate surprises during the inspection by evaluating all areas of the house — even the ones that are hard to reach.

For example, attics are a place that many sellers might not regularly go to, which can result in an unpleasant surprise if an issue is found during an inspection.

“My No. 1 tip is for the seller to go up into their attic and make sure there isn’t any moisture up there, because that can be an expensive thing on a home inspection if the buyer wants it all remediated,” said Michelle Carey, a Clinton Township real estate agent from Century 21.

President and CEO of Home Inspection Professionals Kevin Stripling said it is also important that the attic is accessible. For homes where the attic access is in the garage, it is ideal for cars to be parked elsewhere.

“Keep in mind that we have to go into the attic. So attic access-wise, we like it when the closets are cleared out so we can set the ladder up and we can go up inside the attic areas,” Stripling said.

In addition to attics, Stripling said it is important to make sure that clutter is cleared from all important areas such as furnaces, hot water heaters and crawl spaces. Before an inspection, a seller can ensure convenient entry into all parts of

the house by tidying up clutter.

Though the seller is not usually present for a home inspection, the buyer usually is present. Even though the buyer has already put in an offer, it is important to keep up the positive image of the home for the buyer. A seller should make sure the house is as clean as it was when it made its first impression on the buyer.

“Just as you would for a showing of your home, have it looking really good and clean, because the buyers come for the home inspection. … It is important for the house to be looking its best, because you don’t want the

LEFT: A home inspection can uncover major and minor issues in a house, such as water damage, mold, termites and more.

BOTTOM LEFT: Make sure the home is clean so the inspector can access all the necessary areas for the home inspection.

BOTTOM RIGHT: It is important to declutter a home so inspectors can access the attic, furnace, electrical panel and other key areas of the home.

buyer to come and all of a sudden, it doesn’t look as good as it did when they wrote the offer,” Carey said.

Another important tip from Stripling is to make sure pets are caged or kenneled. Even though he said they try to be cautious and keep the doors closed, it is possible for pets to accidentally get out during an inspection.

It can be exciting when a house goes under contract; however, the inspection is an important step in securing the sale. Before packing boxes, a seller should think about how to prepare ahead of a home inspection.

Photos provided by Kevin Stripling

Lighting

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semble back again for the second year.

“The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Civic Youth Ensemble was added last year at the last minute and was so wonderful that we had to bring it back,” she said. “They are going to be playing music inside with Santa.”

After the lighting, families can stay and enjoy various festive activities including a petting zoo, ice carving demonstrations, live entertainment, take-and-make crafts for kids, cookies and hot chocolate served in front of City Hall, and Santa will be hearing holiday wishes inside the Southfield Pavilion.

“The event brings the community together and continues to make them feel good,” Graves said. “It means that the holidays have begun and that it’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of our city.”

The event is free to attend. For more information, visit cityofsouthfield.com.

Lathrup Village, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, will have its Winter Festival and tree lighting ceremony. The event will be located at City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road.

The evening is free to attend and will include cookie decorating, holiday crafts and ornament making, photos with Santa, music, and of course the tree lighting ceremony.

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Murals

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Detroit Institute of Arts brings creative experiences into surrounding communities and engages residents in the creation of a mural capturing the spirit of their city,” DIA Community Engagement Programs Manager Ani Garabedian said in an email. “The murals in Southfield and Lathrup Village exemplify this mission of unique and immersive pieces of art that residents can enjoy for years to come. We thank the communities and the artists, Bakpak Durden (Southfield) and Andrea Slomczenski (Lathrup Village), who worked to bring the murals to life, and for their support and participation.”

Southfield’s mural, which features a goldfinch, was created by Durden and is located at the Southfield Arts and Activities Building on the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.

A goldfinch is a migratory bird, which Southfield Public Arts Commission Chair Delores Flagg said symbolizes going away and coming back better.

“Bakpak, who is a well-known Michigan artist, has given Southfield something really special, and that particular piece embodies a lot of beauty and resilience,” she said. “We are a community that’s forever moving forward, going places and instituting new ideas and fresh ideas. So, it’s a stunning mural.”

Durden, according to a prepared statement, was honored and excited to partner with the DIA and Southfield on the project.

“I spent many formative years frequenting Southfield,” Durden stated. “After carefully considering community feedback, I’ve developed a design that celebrates both the area’s natural environment and people’s migration to Southfield while embodying the community’s spirit.”

Lathrup Village’s mural of a colorful tree was created by Andrea Slomczenski and is located at City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road.

Slomczenski said in a prepared statement that the mural wasn’t just a celebration of art, but it also was a celebration of community, culture and the “unique architectural charm that defines Lathrup Village.”

“I’m incredibly honored to be a part of the Lathrup Village project in collaboration with the Detroit Institute of Arts,” Slomczenski stated. “My goal was to create a piece that feels rooted in place, evoking both pride and connection for residents and visitors alike. I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this vibrant city’s visual story.”

City Administrator Mike Greene said that a mural of this kind is relatively new for Lathrup Village, as the city has not had one before.

“They haven’t done something of that magnitude,” he said. “This is hopefully the start of something special in Lathrup.”

Greene added that, since City Hall is the only building that Lathrup Village owns, any future murals would need to be made in partnership with private businesses.

“It is something we are open to,” he said. “For me, (the mural is) kind of that wonderful example of what happens when creativity and community come together. So, this lets us reflect on the unique spirit, pride or vibrancy that makes Lathrup Village a special place to be. So, for me, it’s just kind of giving the city a chance to express itself.”

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

ABOVE: Lathrup Village’s mural, made by Andrea Slomczenski, can be found on the side of City Hall. BELOW: A goldfinch was chosen for the mural because, as a migratory bird, it represents people’s migration to and from Southfield.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Blue Light

tice of placing a blue or red light in a front window or porch light as a show of support for police officers and firefighters, respectively.

“It’s just heartwarming to see the lights in people’s homes, and very comforting to know we have their support,” Haines said.

The evening features a wreath presentation and a “Roll Call of Heroes,” with flowers placed by department members and family members of the fallen. Special lighted wreaths are given to the families of officers who died this year. There will also be drums and pipes, prayers and poems, speeches and other tributes.

In 2025, the Roll Call of Heroes includes three men who made the ultimate sacrifice:

• Capt. Brent Kostanko, Ann Arbor Fire Department. Last alarm: Jan. 29, 2025.

• Officer Kelvin O. Patrick, Detroit Police Department. End of watch: Feb. 6, 2025.

• Capt. Jeremy Watkins, Dearborn Fire Department. Last alarm: March 2, 2025.

Debbie Swofford is the organizer of the event, which is now in its 22nd year.

“It is also our chance to support the families and live up to the pledge made with the loss of each hero — that we ‘never forget,’” she said in an email.

Police and fire officials say the event also provides a boost to their morale. The rigors of the job can take a toll on their mental health, as they often see people on their worst days in life — from victims of violence and abuse to people who lost their homes in a fire. The occasional brush with death can also lead to post-traumatic stress disorder

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and thoughts of suicide.

Haines spoke to the pressure facing officers.

“When you’re out on patrol, there’s no such thing as a routine traffic stop,” Haines said. “Maybe it’s for speeding or running a red light, but we don’t know who the driver is or where they’re coming from. Did they just rob a bank or a party store? Only the driver knows what they did prior to that stop. And while most of the time everything goes well, it’s the times when it doesn’t that gives us pause. Our officers are going into the unknown.”

The event’s history in Hazel Park started in 2003 when Bob Williams — then the priest of St. Justin Church, the original venue, and the chaplain for the Hazel Park Police Department — led a service with Project Blue Light following the death of Jessica Nagle-Wilson.

Nagle-Wilson, a Hazel Park police officer, was killed in July 2002 while responding to a complaint that a neighbor wouldn’t leash his dog. Nagle-Wilson didn’t know a simple request would prompt the man to shoot her with a 12-gauge shotgun.

She died from a wound to the neck and the suspect survived. He was later sentenced to life in prison. Nagle-Wilson was only 26 at the time of her death; she had been a patrol officer in Hazel Park for less than two years. She was also a newlywed who had married another officer.

The incident has haunted the Hazel Park Police Department ever since.

“Fr. Bob has passed on, but the service continues in Hazel Park,” said William Hamel, the police chief of Hazel Park, in an email. “Project Blue Light is a time for everyone to take a moment to remember the first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and to support their survivors.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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DEC. 5-7

‘An Evening of Holiday Radio Plays’: Rosedale Community Players presents three holiday-themed episodes of classic radio shows, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 2-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptickets@ gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com

DEC. 18-21

‘The Phantom Tollbooth’: Show about boy whose boredom changes to adventure thanks to mysterious package he finds in his room, performed by Stagecrafters Youth Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 21, The Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette in Royal Oak, (248) 541-6430, info@stagecrafters.org, stagecrafters.org

ONGOING

Art exhibit: “Matter & Metaphor Resonates” on

display until Dec. 17, main lobby of Southfield City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road, (248) 796-5100, read story at candgnews.com

Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village: Meets 6:30 p.m. every third Tuesday, Mars Corporate Center, 25200 Telegraph Road in Southfield, slvoptimist@ gmail.com, southfield-lathrupvillageoptimists.org

Jazzy Mondays: Ballroom and hustle lessons, dinner buffet, bid whist and spades, 50-50, and more, 5-9 p.m. Mondays (except holidays), Bell Events Studio, 24624 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 378-5825, belleventsstudiollc@gmail, belleventsstudio.com

Wild Lights: Nighttime strolls include 500-plus displays and millions of LEDs, also pop-up performances and music, Santa photos, seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats, and more, select times and dates until

PUBLISHED LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS & SITE PLAN REVIEWS

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., Local Time, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, at which time and place the Southfeld City Council 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:

PCZR25-0003 (CONDITIONAL REZONING – PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Abro Plaza Southfeld LLC, to conditionally rezone the parking lot parcel on the south side of Edwards Avenue west of Greenfeld (Parcel 24-12-479-031) and the west 20 feet of 29095-131 Greenfeld (Parcels 24-12-480-025, -026 & -028), Southfeld, Michigan from P Parking and B-3 General Business to RM Multiple Family (Low Rise).

PZR25-0003 (REZONING – PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, to rezone 4 parcels on Westhaven Ave (Parcels 24-34-454-013, -014, -021 & -023) and 2 parcels on Westhampton Ave (Parcels 24-34-454-003 & -004), Southfeld, Michigan from R-1 Single Family to RT Attached Single Family.

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

Jan. 4, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights

Royal Oak Holidays: Free outdoor activities held each weekend until Dec. 21, downtown Royal Oak and Centennial Commons, see themes and schedule at royaloakholidays.com, read story at candgnews.com

Free community lunches: Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Salvation Army Farmington Hills Corps Community Center, 27500 Shiawassee Road in Farmington Hills, centralusa.salvationarmy.org/farmingtonhills

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

MI Options Medicare Assistance Program: Get free

unbiased counseling during enrollment period (ends Dec. 7), one-on-one appointments available by phone, virtually or in person, (248) 262-0545, find locations at ageways.org/calendar

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

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

PSP25-0007 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County, to construct a two-family attached residential building on a vacant lot on Westhaven Ave (Parcel 24-34-454-023), Southfeld, Michigan.

PCZR25-0004 (REZONING – PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Costco Wholesale Corporation, to conditionally rezone 100 & 200 Galleria Offcentre (Parcels 24-17-176-008 & -009), Southfeld, Michigan from RC Regional Center to B-3 General Business.

PSLU25-0009 (SPECIAL USE – PUBLIC HEARING) is a request of Costco Wholesale Corporation, to construct and operate a gasoline station at 100 & 200 Galleria Offcentre (Parcels 24-17-176-008 & -009), Southfeld, Michigan.

PSP25-0008 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Costco Wholesale Corporation, to demolish the existing offce buildings at the site and construct a Costco Wholesale warehouse store and Costco Wholesale gasoline station at 100 & 200 Galleria Offcentre (Parcels 24-17-176-008 & -009), Southfeld, Michigan.

PSP25-0009 (SITE PLAN REVIEW) is a request of Metrobloks, LLC, to construct a new data center on a portion of a vacant parcel along the east side of Inkster Road between W 11 Mile Road and I-696 (Parcel 24-18-351-011), Southfeld, Michigan.

Written comments may be mailed to the City Clerk’s Offce, 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

GABI GROSSBARD – 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.

Published: Southfeld Sun 11/25/2025

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN FERNDALE BANK ROBBERY

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

FERNDALE — A 68-year-old Detroit man was arrested for allegedly committing an armed robbery at a bank in Ferndale earlier this month.

On Nov. 14, Ferndale police arrested Alvin Myron Murray for allegedly robbing a bank on Woodward Avenue several days prior. Police believe Murray also robbed banks in multiple other cities.

According to the Ferndale Police Department, officers responded to an alarm going off at approximately 1:10 p.m. Nov. 11 at First Merchants Bank, located at 22635 Woodward Ave. It was here where Murray allegedly gave a teller a note demanding money. Murray received $400 and walked out of the bank, according to police.

As police arrived and began interviewing people on the scene, Detective Lt. Dan Kuzdzal said they were informed that Murray also was believed to have committed armed robbery at a bank in Ann Arbor on Nov. 7.

Police were able to obtain a warrant

Murray

from Oakland County to arrest Murray. Ferndale worked with neighboring jurisdictions to help track him, including the Ann Arbor and Southfield police departments, and the Oakland County Gang and Violent Crime Task Force.

“We were monitoring our Flock cameras, and it was last Thursday, Nov. 13, where Mr. Murray’s vehicle started hitting on neighboring Flock cameras,” Kuzdzal said. “We had a task force go out and locate Mr. Murray, where he was actually located in Southfield. He was taken into custody without incident at 12 Mile and Southfield Road.”

Kuzdzal said that Murray allegedly committed a bank robbery in Mount Clements the same day he was arrested. When he was detained, police said they also found evidence related to the Ferndale robbery.

“The same articles of clothing that Mr. Murray was wearing when he committed the robbery in Ferndale, that clothing was located inside that vehicle,” Kuzdzal said.

Murray was arraigned on Nov. 14 in the 43rd District Court on one count of felony bank robbery. He was given a $250,000 cash or surety bond, no 10%, and was scheduled to appear next in court at 1 p.m. Nov. 24.

According to the 43rd District Court, Murray did not have an attorney at press time.

Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.

Samuel

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no relatives, no one I know personally here, then four days later is Thanksgiving,” he said. “I didn’t know what Thanksgiving even means. For us back home, there is no particular day set for Thanksgiving.”

Every day, he said, is considered to be a day to be thankful for. He said in India, Christmas was the closest they had to Thanksgiving.

“It shows the community spirit and feeling,” he said.

Through the college’s host family program, Samuel was assigned to Bishop Lloy Kniss and his wife, Elizabeth Kniss, who had spent 14 years as missionaries in Mohadi, near Dhamtari, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.

“This family called me and said, ‘Nobody should be alone on Thanksgiving. You can come and stay with us and have Thanksgiving,’” he said.

The Kniss family, Samuel wrote, welcomed him with open arms.

The day was spent visiting with his host family and their kids, two of which were born in India. Their extended family was there, he said, and they spent the day having dinner and praying.

“I felt very comfortable, and one amongst them that day,” he said.

In his essay, Samuel recalled going to bed at the end of the night.

“That night, I went to bed feeling full, not only from the meal but from the warmth of belonging,” he wrote. “In that home, among people I had only just met, I felt truly at home in America for the first time.”

Since that first Thanksgiving, Samuel said he has remained in touch with the Kniss family. In 2008, he accompanied their daughter and her husband to a convention in Kerala, he said.

Shortly after, Samuel, who remained involved in the church while working as a real estate broker, bought a house in Hamtramck, and moved to Warren in 1976. Samuel and his wife raised their two kids in Warren and have continued to celebrate the holidays together since.

“Now, we celebrate Thanksgiving every year in my family,” he said.

Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-32

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

The appellant, Stephen Cross, Agent for Costco Wholesale Corp., representing the owner, Southfeld-Galleria Owner, LLC, is requesting the following waivers from the Board:

Section 5.22-4-1(1)(f): A variance of 16’6” for the height of lighting fxtures (20’ required, 36’6” proposed).

Section 5.31(6): A variance of 1’ in width and 2’ in length for parking space width and length (9’ in width by 18’ in length required, 10’ in width by 20’ in length proposed).

Section 5.32: A variance of two (2) loading and unloading spaces from the required number of loading and unloading spaces (six (6) required, four (4) proposed).

Section 5.194: A variance of 32’3” for the minimum rear yard setback (93’3” required, 61’ proposed).

The property is located on the north side of the Northwestern Highway service drive, between Case Ave and Lockdale St, at 100 and 200 Galleria Offcentre, Sidwell Parcels #24-17-176-009 and -008, zoned (RC) Regional Center (proposed rezoning to (B-3) General Business, pending City Council approval).

This appeal is to Sections 5.22-4-1, 5.31, 5.32 and 5.194, Articles 4 and 22, 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, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

Gabi Grossbard City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 11/25/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-33

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

The appellant Scott Couzens, representing CU One Fund LLC, owner, is requesting the following variance(s) from the Board:

Section 5.194: A variance of 64.4’ for the minimum rear yard setback (75’ required, 10.6’ proposed).

The property is located on the east side of Inkster Rd, north of W 11 Mile Rd, Sidwell Parcel #24-18-351-011, zoned (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, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals

Gabi Grossbard City Clerk

Published: Southfeld Sun 11/25/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #25-34

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

0452-2548

The appellant, Stephen Cross, Agent for Costco Wholesale Corp., representing the owner, Southfeld-Galleria Owner, LLC, is requesting the following waivers from the Board:

1. A waiver for number of walls signs facing a major thoroughfare frontage, two (2) Costco Warehouse wall signs and a separate Costco Fueling Station canopy wall sign for a total of three (3) wall signs facing a major thoroughfare frontage (Northwestern Hwy) proposed, one (1) wall sign facing a major thoroughfare frontage permitted; and

2. A waiver for wall sign area facing a major thoroughfare, two (2) - Costco Warehouse wall signs facing a major thoroughfare frontage(Northwestern Hwy) (1 sign approx. 174 sq. ft. and 1 sign approx. 251 sq. ft.) and 1 Costco Fueling canopy wall sign facing a major thoroughfare (approx.20.85 sq. ft.) , total wall sign area approx. 465.85 sq. ft. facing a major thoroughfare proposed, not to exceed 2 sq. ft. per linear foot of building frontage or 100 sq. ft., whichever is less permitted); and

3. A waiver for number of wall signs not facing a major thoroughfare, one (1) additional Costco Warehouse wall sign (approx. 251 sq. ft., east side), and one (1) Costco Fueling Station canopy wall sign (approx. 20.85 sq. ft. west side) for a total of two (2) wall signs (approx. 271.85 sq. ft.) not facing a major thoroughfare proposed, zero(0) walls signs not facing a major thoroughfare permitted.

The property is located on the north side of Northwestern Highway Service Drive between Case Avenue and Lockdale Street at 100 and 200 Galleria Offcentre, Sidwell Parcels # 76-24-17-176-009 and -008, zoned (RC) Regional Center (proposed rezoning to (B-3) General Business, pending City Council approval).

This appeal is to Chapter 99, Article XI, Sections 8.59 and 8.60, more commonly known as the Sign 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.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.

City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals City Clerk Gabi Grossbard

Published: Southfeld Sun 11/25/2025

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