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WARREN — In late December, Warren Mayor Lori Stone took questions from the Warren Weekly about her first 30 days in office and how she is laying the foundation of her new administration. “It’s going well,” Stone said. The mayor continued.

“The most pleasant surprise for me has been the warm reception from residents and the equally warm reception from city employees,” Stone said. A career educator before entering politics, Stone discussed the learning curve she faces leading the third-largest city in Michigan. “The sheer size of the community and the organization that goes to serve it,”

said the mayor. “Just going from department to department learning every inch of what municipal services include is impressive to say the least.” Stone had just returned from the Bloomberg Center for Cities Program for New Mayors: First 100 Days at Harvard, an invitation-only program for new mayors who are serving in their first 100 days. The program is held at Harvard Univer-

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Elected officials past and present gather at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Warren Fire Department’s new Station 1 and Station 5 on Dec. 21. They will be the city’s first new fire stations in nearly 70 years.

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WARREN — Local and state politicians joined the Warren Fire Department on Dec. 21 to break ground on two new fire stations that are slated to be completed in early 2025. Those in attendance gathered at 23211 Van Dyke Ave., just north of Nine Mile Road, where the city’s new Station 1 will be built. According to Warren city officials, this is the final piece of the Civic Center South project. The event also served as a symbolic groundbreaking for the new Station 5, which will be located at 30619 Schoenherr Road, north of Common Road. Warren elected officials and appointees — Mayor Lori Stone, City Council members present and past, and Fire Commissioner Wilburt “Skip” McAdams, along with county See FIRE STATIONS on page 19A

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abon said via email. “We are adding solar as a way to reduce our energy costs by generating our own electricity via solar energy. It will significantly reduce our electric bills.” The project will include the replacement of approximately 67,000-square feet of the second-floor roof of the high school. The solar panels are bifacial, which means they can collect energy from both the front and back of the panels. The Warren Woods Tower roof will be replaced with a white roof that will reflect the sunlight to the back side of the panels for up to 25% additional power gain. Once installed, school officials estimate the solar array will save approximately $27,000 in energy costs per year at the school. At last month’s meeting, the board only approved the bid for the solar array. The replacement of the roof will be done in a different bid package, which is still being developed. In an effort to save money, district officials have applied for direct pay credits from

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backing up. We’ve replaced large sections of water lines and we’ve worked with the city on an agreement last year to do large capital improvement projects under the previous mayor.” “We’re certainly not done with all of the projects there,” Oppelt said. “But we haven’t had any major sewage issues, water issues, anything like that here since we’ve finished our large-scale projects. We will continue to replace lines if needed and if we need to invest additional capital in the property we plan to do so.” DTE owns their own electrical boxes, according to Oppelt. “If residents alert us that there is an issue, we can call DTE out and they can handle it, which we’ve done,” Oppelt said. “Residents own their own homes at Landmark so any roof issues would be on the residents.” If a tree were to fall on a trailer home, according to Oppelt, depending on the circumstances, the company may not be responsible. “If it were an act of God, we would not be responsible,” she said. Oppelt said the tree work is done on a yearly basis. “The company has invested more than $50,000 in tree work in the last 18 months,” she said. According to Chang in the Dec. 4 press release, there was a stall in communications between management and residents. “I believe change starts with uplifting the voices of our residents. My office has received communication from Landmark Estates that failed to substantively address the concerns I raised in my letter,” Chang said. “Unfortunately, communication between residents and the property management company has come to a complete stop.” “Detroiters and Warren residents de-

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THREE WINNERS SHINED LIGHT ON CENTER LINE CENTER LINE — The Light Up the Sky contest in Center Line has three winners, which were acknowledged at the City Council meeting on Jan. 8 with a trophy and an acknowledgment letter from the city. The contest has residents and businesses decorate the front of their homes or businesses with lights and other holiday decorations. Then residents, businesses and folks just passing through town nominated their favorite display by calling City Hall. The winning homes were 7301 Superior St., 8662 Helen St. and 8488 Dale Ave. This year, there were no first-, second- or third-place awards. “We have three winners,” said Dennis Zelazny, president of the Center Line Beautification Commission. Judges Barbara Rondello-Bucher, who also was the event chair, and Robin Koester drove throughout Center Line looking at the light displays. In past years it appeared the more lights, the better. Zelazny, in his first year as president, wanted to make it so everyone could be a contender. The event sparks pride and creativity throughout the community, said Zelazny.

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CENTER LINE — The Center Line City Council and the Center Line Public Schools Board of Education will hold their annual joining meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at Peck Elementary School, 26201 Lorraine Ave.

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WARREN — The part of sports movies most people tend to love is the underdog mentality of the teams. The team that wasn’t supposed to be there overcame every obstacle and shred of adversity to find their way to success. Warren Fitzgerald girls basketball exemplified that type of feeling last year when a squad that won only two games from 2020 to 2022 rattled off a perfect regular season record en route to a 23-1 record, winning a Macomb Area Conference Silver league title and suffering their only loss to Warren’s Regina High School in the regional championship game. Fitzgerald’s 5-1 record this season is not only showing that last season wasn’t a fluke but is also letting the rest of Division 2 girls See BASKETBALL on page 12A

ALEFT: Warren Fitzgerald juniors Kaylynn Millander, left, and Asia Bowman, right, during a team practice. ABOVE: Warren Fitzgerald head coach JuWan Shakespear instructs the girls during a team practice. Photos by Erin Sanchez

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basketball know they’ll be a threat in the region, if not beyond, again this season. “They’ve come in this year without forgetting that game (Regina),” Fitzgerald coach JuWan Shakespear said. “The first practice of the year, the energy was high and the emotions were high already. Every practice was like they didn’t want to experience that again. It’s just been a motivation for us.” Fitzgerald’s rise to the hierarchy of Division 2 girls basketball can be traced back to two 2023 senior graduates — Alliyah Harris and Ar’kija Smith. Harris and Smith, along with Shakespear, built the culture from the ground up as the lone seniors on a team filled with underclassmen. Instead of shying away from the mentor role, Harris and Smith embraced their position as veteran leaders, and Fitzgerald’s improvement grew exponentially because of it. Even with Harris and Smith gone this season, Shakespear said they’ve left a lasting impact on the team. “They were such no-nonsense, young ladies that even with them leaving, I still feel that presence when they (the team) come to practice,” Shakespear said. “Now, the girls echo the things they used to say. They left a real, no-nonsense vibe, and it’s carried over really well.” Needing someone to step up as a leader, senior guard Janiya McWilliams, an all-state honoree last season, has picked up right where the departing seniors left off as Fitzgerald’s cornerstone player both on and off the court. McWilliams’ athletic ability showcased itself last season when she burst onto the scene for the Spartans, displaying a mix of speed and physicality on both ends of the court, but her arsenal has only improved as her game has reached another level this season. “Watching Janiya’s growth from her freshman year to now has just been a sight,” Shakespear said. “She’s turned into the movement of the team. The way Janiya goes is the way we go. The rest of the underclassmen with the juniors and sophomores all follow everything she does.” The vocal part of being a leader can be an adjustment, but McWilliams said being able to relate to the younger players has made it a smooth transition for her. “It’s actually kind of fun,” McWilliams said. “It’s like, ‘Hey, I was just like that one day.’ It’s really fun watching them grow.” The focus for the Spartans junior class

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a very dry heat. It’s short, but you get an intense sweat. People also feel like the one-onone instructor feeling they get from things like a personal trainer really seems to help.” Alexis Pacheco is a certified personal trainer, a health coach and the owner of Five Crown Fitness in Shelby Township. She said that she is seeing less heavy workouts and more of a focus on steady improvements and mindfulness. “I think that people have been tracking steps. Because of the weather right now, which is a little abnormal, people are still walking either outside or on a treadmill. See WORKOUT on page 17A

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They want to get more movement in their day,” she said. “I think there’s an increase in wellness and mindfulness as a whole. People are seeking more opportunities for yoga and meditation as opposed to traditional strength training.” Douglas Edwards, the director of the YMCA of Farmington Hills, said that many people are looking for group activities. “I think the small group classes are a common thing we are seeing,” said Edwards. “The social aspect of older adults and meeting goals and staying in shape to not only get in shape but socialize also is very common right now.” The desire for social activities is driving people back to the gym after COVID, something all three experts said is increasing membership and attendance numbers. “Our usage is definitely up. During COVID, we had maybe 200 people daily,” said Edwards. “We are now up to about 600 people daily. Before the pandemic was probably between 600 and 800 people, depending on the time of year.” “Per week, we are seeing about 100 to 150 people. It was about that point before

COVID,” added Mangen. “Actually, we might be seeing a few more people than before COVID.” Pacheco believes that most who were in the habit of working out never stopped, but now people are seeking more chances to get out and be with others in their workouts. “I think it’s different than pre-pandemic levels,” she explained. “I think people are seeking community, so they are seeking more group settings. People who were accustomed to working out never stopped. They have developed more out of the Peloton era and now are focused more on groups or clubs. I think it’s very different than it was.” While many are trying new avenues for health, many New Year’s resolutions still revolve around health-related goals, but sometimes in non-traditional ways. “Overall health is important for a lot of people,” said Mangen. “We’re not seeing as many people setting weight goals, as opposed to general, more healthier living and lifestyle changes.” “Some of the common resolutions are healthier food habits or losing a specific weight amount,” Edwards added. “Often we see people trying to team up with someone else as an accountability partner.” Pacheco warned against untested trends and shortcuts, however.

“Weight loss is still the No. 1 goal,” she said. “There’s a lot of confusion about how to go about healthy weight loss. New and trending medications available have become popularized from celebrities. Especially with women, there’s a lot of confusion about weight loss. We still recommend traditional routes, such as increased movement, eating healthy, water intake, sleep and mindset.” The biggest challenges for people in their health goals remain, it seems, staying committed to the initial goal in the new year. “Accountability and consistency are always the biggest hurdles,” said Edwards. “About 60% of people fall off within 90 days of making their New Year’s resolutions. At The Y, we try to guide people so they stay in line with their aspirations for the whole year.” “Staying consistent and remaining motivated are always the big ones,” agreed Mangen. Pacheco also said the unrealistic goals can be something that causes people to give up on their resolutions, and she advises people to set more manageable milestones. “I think the biggest struggle is unrealistic expectations because of things they see on social media and in our culture,” she said. “I used to be a coach for WeightWatchers,

and the No. 1 thing that stopped people was trying to do too much at once and making massive changes that their body and mind weren’t ready for. There’s a much higher probability of self-sabotage if the effort you need to put in is too much.” Edwards agreed that one of the best things someone trying to get in shape can do is to take small but steady steps. “If you have a specific goal, think of it as a ladder with steps on it,” he said. “If the steps are too far apart from each other, you can’t reach the next step. Reasonable goals allow you to make this steady progress. Having an accountability partner is a big thing that helps too.” “My advice would be to stay diligent and the weight will fall off,” agreed Mangen. “Getting to the gym is the hardest part for anybody.” Pacheco said that one of the oldest and most tried and true methods is still the most effective: join a partner or group in health goals. “Create reasonable expectations and engage with accountability partners, whether that’s a coach, a friend, a spouse, a group that meets regularly or so forth,” she said. “ It’s much easier and much more fun when accomplishing these goals as part of a group.”

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Police release video from fatal crash after traffic stop BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — On Jan. 3, Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer held a press conference to address what he called “false rumors” about a Dec. 26 traffic stop that led to a driver fleeing from police and crashing into a box truck. “The reason we are here today is because there are a lot of rumors — false rumors going out about all sorts of improper police conduct by officers of the Warren Police Department,” Dwyer said. “Our goal today is to be transparent as we always are and inform the public about the facts of the case and dispel these allegations of improper police conduct.” On Dec. 26 at about 12:07 p.m., two uniformed officers in a fully marked patrol car were on routine patrol on Van Dyke Avenue near Stephens Road. “The officers’ attention was drawn to a red Chevy Cruze. Officers learned the Chevy Cruze license plate expired in 2022, or one year ago, which you know is civil infraction,” Dwyer said. According to the commissioner, the driver pulled over and the police approached the lone occupant of the Cruze. Police reportedly explained the reasons for the traffic stop and requested the driver’s license, which the driver did not have in his possession. “It is a misdemeanor to drive without a driver’s license or not have it in your possession while operating a motor vehicle,” Dwyer said. Officers directed the driver to exit the

vehicle in order to confirm his identity and status, according to Dwyer, at which point the driver refused. As shown on the video, both the driver’s side and passenger’s side front doors were open. “He put the car in drive and fled away from the officers,” Dwyer said. “Officers immediately notified dispatch for pursuit and initiated a vehicle pursuit. This pursuit was conducted according to the policy and procedures of the Warren Police Department.” The driver can be seen on video driving on the wrong side of the street and on grassy areas as police followed. According to Dwyer, traffic was light, speeds were moderate and road conditions were not hazardous. “Officers coordinated the blocking of 10 Mile (Road) and Mound (Road) intersections to minimize the risk of a crash,” said Dwyer. The pursuit extended to 10 Mile and Ryan Road where police say the traffic light was solid red. According to police, the driver disregarded the red light and crashed into a box truck. The Warren Fire Department pronounced the 24-year-old Warren man dead on the scene. Police said a Glock handgun that was recently reported stolen was found by the foot of the driver, which, according to Dwyer, was not seen by officers during the traffic stop. The driver reportedly had a suspended license and a misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.

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and state officials — donned hard hats and held shovels wrapped in a red bow for the ceremony. “It was a great day and a very proud moment not only for myself but for the future and past fire departments, “ McAdams said. “I thank all the commissioners past and present and everyone in the department for their hard work.” The event started with speakers from the Warren Fire Department. Deputy Chief Scott Halleck served as the emcee, introducing all those who spoke. Lt. Justin Kelly, the department’s chaplain, started the event with prayer, calling for God’s blessing of the ground. “Turn this desolate land into something beautiful,” Kelly said. By many accounts, the new fire stations will be “something beautiful.” According to the commissioner, the two fire stations will be identical, each 13,000 square feet, with state-of-the-art technology. Among the many amenities, the stations will have three apparatus bays, each 80 feet in length for future growth of the department. There will also be training space and a workout facility. In addition, the stations will have a decontamination room, individual sleeping quarters for all personnel and HeartSmart station alerting. First responders using Heart-Smart alerting are awakened without being jolted out of a deep sleep, which is said to reduce stress and improve efficiency. “The tones start out low and gradually get louder,” McAdams said. The groundbreakings represent the beginning of a $20 million fire station revitalization project with an approximately $8.1 million budget for each location, according to the commissioner. Station 1 is the oldest and second busiest fire station in Warren. The current location at 8321 Nine Mile Road was built from the ground up and opened on August 23, 1955, after leaving its original location, a renovated gas station located at 22730 Van Dyke that opened as Station 1 on May 20, 1939, McAdams said. Station 1 is slated for completion in April 2025, and Station 5 is expected to be completed in February 2025. According to McAdams, this project will serve the community for at least another 30 to 50 years. “As such it is important that the fire station is designed to meet the needs of the department today but also designed to meet the needs of the department and the community tomorrow” McAdams said.

Congressman John James, R-Shelby Township, who attended the ceremony, said, “First responders run toward the fire.” James took a moment during the ceremony to pay tribute to McAdams. “It is an honor to present to the Warren fire commissioner this tribute on behalf of the U.S. Congress for your excellent leadership and guarding the future of Warren,” James said. City officials in attendance said Warren residents appear to be pleased with the job the Fire Department is doing. “When I spend time door-knocking, lots and lots of time door-knocking, I never heard a single complaint about the Fire Department,” said Warren City Council President Angela Rogensues as she spoke about how unusual it is for a department not to receive any complaints given the difficult job Warren first responders have. “The Warren residents recognize and appreciate the exceptional services provided by the Warren Fire Department,” said the mayor. “When there is an emergency, whether it’s a structural fire or a medical crisis, Warren first responders are just a few miles down the road and capable of responding in minutes.” Those who spoke thanked all involved in the project, which included the contractors and architects as well as elected officials who moved the project forward, including present and past Warren City Council members. McAdams, Rogensues and Stone specifically acknowledged former City Council members Pat Green and Garry Watts, who were in attendance. Green and Watts last served on council from 2019 to 2023 as the council’s president and vice president, respectively. “For me, you give recognition and credit,” Stone said. “No project in the city is static. It’s from inception to fruition. I think giving credit where credit is due is proper.” “It was a refreshing change of pace from the past.” Green said, about being acknowledged and thanked. “It was probably one of the nicest city events that I’ve attended since first being elected.” Green added, “Councilman Watts and myself were involved in it from day one. The previous council and this council have done a great job in moving the city in the direction where we are providing the tools for our firefighters to have adequate facilities. The facilities are not only going to be great as soon as they’re done but what we need for the next 20, 30 years.” Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

CITY OF WARREN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan will at its regular meeting on the 5th day of February, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Warren Community Center Auditorium, 5460 Arden, Warren, Michigan, conduct a public hearing on an amendment to the text of the City of Warren Zoning Ordinance No. 30. Proposed ordinance amending Appendix A, Chapter Article II – Definitions; and Article IV, General Provisions Relating to Basements. That Appendix A, Section 2.02 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warren, Michigan, WHICH PRESENTLY READS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2.02 – Basement. That portion of a building which is wholly or partly below the average grade of the ground level adjoining the building when the height from the grade up to the first floor tier of floor beams or joists is less than the height from the grade level down to the floor, provided, however, that if the height from the grade level to the first tier of floor beams or joists is five (5) feet or more, such basement shall be considered a story. IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 2.02 – Basement. That portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade. That Appendix A, Section 4.26 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Warren, Michigan, WHICH PRESENTLY READS, IN RELEVANT PART, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 4.26 – Size of residential dwellings. Every principal building within a multiple-family development shall be provided with a full basement as defined in Section 2.02 of this ordinance, except high rise apartment residential buildings. IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ, IN RELEVANT PART, AS FOLLOWS: Every principal building within a multiple-family development shall be provided with a full basement as defined in Section 2.02 of this ordinance, except high rise apartment residential buildings. The remainder of Section 4.26 is unchanged. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any interested persons may appear or be represented and participate in said public hearing. The proposed text is available for inspection at the Office of the City of Warren Planning Department, One City Square, Ste. 315, Warren, Michigan, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each weekday. CITY OF WARREN PLANNING COMMISSION

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PUBLIC NOTICE DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OF WARREN 2024-2025 HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN CDBG, HOME & HOPWA PROGRAMS The public is invited to participate in the development of a one year Action Plan for the period July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 to implement the City’s Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan. It is anticipated that approximately $1,000,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $500,000 in Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, and $1,200,000 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds will be available to fund Action Plan activities. HOPWA funded activities must serve all of Macomb, Lapeer, Livingston, Oakland, and St. Clair Counties. CDBG and HOME funded activities must benefit Warren’s lower income residents or the areas where they live. Public meetings will be held to review the goals, objectives and strategies in the Consolidated Plan and receive input regarding activities that might be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, or HOPWA funding to implement the Consolidated Plan. Specific requests to fund housing, neighborhood improvements, or public service activities will be discussed at the meetings. Public meetings to receive input have been scheduled for: Meeting to Discuss HOPWA Monday, January 29, 2024, 10:00 A.M. Warren City Hall Township Meeting Room, 2nd Floor One City Square Warren, Michigan 48093

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Meeting to Discuss CDBG, HOME & HOPWA Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 6:00 P.M. Via ZOOM To register for the Zoom meeting, or to submit comments please send an email to home@cityofwarren.org. All requests for funds must be submitted in writing. Correspondence must reach the City by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024 to receive consideration. All correspondence should be addressed as follows: City of Warren Office of Community Development One City Square, Suite 210 Warren, Michigan 48093 Individuals requiring accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact Community Development at home@cityofwarren.org at least 48 hours in advance. Lori M. Stone, Mayor Published in Warren Weekly 01/10/2024

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aint companies including BEHR, Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams have chosen neutral and muted tones as the 2024 colors of the year, while Pantone is inviting people to “embrace the warmth” with its choice. The BEHR paint company’s 2024 color of the year is Cracked Pepper — a color that associate broker Laurie Glass, of Cooper Glass Homes with Max Broock Realtors, in Birmingham, said can make a room feel very “rich,” “warm” and “inviting.” “It’s a striking color that you can really make exciting and warm by adding some rich woods in front of it, and like a warm leather or chocolate sofa, or even a honeycolored sofa,” Glass said. “And then gold, and then a white rug to contrast — it’ll really feel rich. … Very cozy for winter. You’re taking a very striking color and making it very cozy and inviting for winter.” BEHR’s website describes Cracked Pepper as “a versatile, soft black that elevates every environment.” According to its website, Cracked Pepper brings a modern appeal that pairs with complementary colors, finishes and materials in both residential and commercial spaces. Glass added that Cracked Pepper can also give a room a more modern look. “The thing about Cracked Pepper is that it takes something that may look old and it modernizes it. It can crisp it up, make it look fresh,” she said. “It can also take an imperfect wall and make it look striking.” Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year is Blue Nova, which the company’s website said will “elevate the everyday and expand horizons through juxtaposed color that is sure to inspire.” “With Blue Nova leading the way, depth and intrigue are balanced by an undercurrent of reassurance,” the website states. “This alluring mid-tone features an enchanting duality, capturing the spotlight with endlessly classic appeal.” Glass said Blue Nova would work well as a backdrop or an accent wall in a bathroom with white cabinetry and white tile. She also said it could work well as an accent wall in a child’s room, or even as a ceiling color. “It could also be very interesting as a ceiling paint color, underneath the front porch or even in the basement,” she said. “I’m not really fond of these black and dark gray basement colors. I think they sit very heavy. But something like this blue could bring some real personality to a modern, clean, minimal basement.” For 2024, Sherwin-Williams named Upward its color of the year, describing the color as “a breezy, blissful blue” on its website.

TOP RIGHT: BEHR’s color of the year is Cracked Pepper. Photo provided by BEHR

ABOVE LEFT: Pantone chose Peach Fuzz as its 2024 color of the year. Photo by PhotoIris2021 | Dreamstime.com

ABOVE RIGHT: Sherwin-Williams describes its 2024 color of the year, Upward, as “a breezy, blissful blue.” Photo provided by Sherwin-Williams

RIGHT: This bedroom features walls painted in Blue Nova, which is Benjamin Moore’s 2024 color of the year. Photo provided by Benjamin Moore

The website adds that Upward is “the color found when we slow down, take a breath and allow the mind to clear.” Glass said Upward would be a nice color for a dining room, depending on how it’s decorated. She also added that it could give a room a “beachy” feel. “It’d be fairly pretty with gold accent pieces as well,” she said. In contrast to the paint companies, Pantone named Peach Fuzz its 2024 color of the year. “Peach Fuzz captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others,” Pantone states on its website. “It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body and soul.” In a prepared statement, Leatrice Eiseman, executive director for the Pantone Color Institute, said Peach Fuzz “echoes our innate yearning for closeness and connection.” “A shade that resonates with compassion, offers a tactile embrace and effortlessly bridges the youthful with the timeless,” she said. Glass said that, while Peach Fuzz isn’t her favorite color, it would make a nice accent wall in a kid’s bedroom or a bathroom with warm wood.

“It makes your skin feel warm,” she said. “And it just brings a warmth and an attractiveness to the bathroom.” Emily Sikora — of Just By Happenstance in Clinton Township, who refinishes furniture and deals in home decor, wall art and more — said all the colors pair well together. “There are so many uses, using the deepness of the Cracked Pepper and Blue Nova on your larger furniture pieces (allows) you to set the accents with the softer colors with pillows, artwork and other decor,” she said in an email. “I would also use the lighter colors to refinish smaller pieces of furniture to add a whimsical feel to it.” Sikora added that Blue Nova and Cracked Pepper allow the softness of Peach Fuzz and Upward to “really pop.” When it comes to renovating a house, Glass added that, in her opinion, there’s more value in painting than anything else. “We often say that there’s more bang for your buck in paint than anything else you can do in terms of dollar-fordollar return,” she said. Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.

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to participate in this program,” Stone said. “His (Mike Bloomberg’s) philosophy was we’re building a team. I really embrace that. If you want to have a successful organization going forward, then you really focus on laying the foundation and the groundwork of that team.” Stone took away several key points from the three-day training. One involved networking with other mayors. “When you face challenges, having the opportunity to draw from other people’s experiences, people who have already walked in these shoes, as well as people who are facing the same challenges of setting up an administration,” Stone said. “Having those resources at hand is very powerful.” She said other key takeaways included setting priorities and surrounding herself with people who share her vision and are committed to helping her deliver it. Stone is in the process of laying her foundation and building a team that shares her vision for the new administration. In her office, she has made two appointments at press time: Chief of Staff Kristina Lodo-

visi, and Community Outreach Director Rhonda Hawe. Other appointments will be announced by the Warren City Council at their next meeting on Jan. 9. The appointment process is not over. According to Stone, before making Stone any changes, she said it is important to assess what is already present and what is needed. “For me it is foolhardy to rush in and not have a clear idea of what’s already here before you start making changes,” Stone said. “Listen, learn, lead — that is my philosophy.” To further that effort, Stone has planned a “Listening Tour.” The mayor, council members and various directors from city departments will go to each City Council district and listen to the questions, concerns and suggestions of residents, according to Warren Director of Communications Clarissa Cayton. Planned topics include public safety, parks and recreation, economic development and environmental sustainability. The first stop on the tour will be in

District 2, and the topic will be economic development. The session will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Community Engagement Center in the Fitzgerald Public Schools Neigebaur Administration Building, located at 23020 Ryan Road. According to Stone, her top priorities for her administration are transparency and

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Warren Symphony Orchestra: Hear music by Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, 3-5 p.m., Woods Community Theater, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrensymphonyorchestra.com

Widowed Friends book club: Meets 10:30 a.m. every second Friday of month, National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, books announced at previous meetings, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471

FEB. 6

SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, 2-3 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 469-5642

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Macomb RV Outlet Show: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 12, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 13 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, free admission, (586) 445-7538

Warren Garden Club: Meetings at 6 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through May, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., keffert@wowway.com Photo provided

JAN. 17

Easy home organizing: Hear tips from expert, 6-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Busch Branch, 23333 Ryan Road, warrenlibrary.net

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Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920 Historical Society of Center Line: Meets 10 a.m.-noon most first Fridays of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274 Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, neilflyer@yahoo.com, (248) 425-2999

Ice skating: 5-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-8 p.m. Saturdays and noon-7 p.m. Sundays until end of February, Warren City Square, One City Square, facebook.com/Warrenparks

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JAN. 18

Lose 20 pounds of clutter: Hear tips from expert, 6-7:45 p.m., Warren Public Library - Miller Branch inside Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrenlibrary.net

JAN. 30

No-Pressure Book Club: Discuss favorite books, magazines, short stories, blogs, podcasts and more, no reading by deadline required, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., warrenlibrary.net

La Leche League of Warren: Meetings for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, Warren Public Library - Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, One City Square, lllofwarren.weebly.com

Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com

Warren Tri-County Fine Arts: Group offers discussions, demonstrations and exhibits, meetings at 5:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month through June, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., www. warrenfinearts.net

• For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays Jan. 22-March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays Jan. 29-March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays Jan. 24-March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/ PATH, mihealthyprograms.org

Pageturners Book Club: Meets 6-7 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., www.centerline. gov/436/Pageturners-Book-Club

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

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H T E OF M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E E OF THE W INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Woman kicked out of gym for yelling

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a gym in the 37000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, north of Metropolitan Parkway, Dec. 3 after staff asked police to help evict a woman. The woman was allegedly yelling after being told to call the corporate office over addressing a subscription she reportedly didn’t agree to. Police said they told her she had to leave.

Juvenile reckless driver nearly hits car

STERLING HEIGHTS — A minor was recklessly driving a white Hyundai Elantra in the Meijer parking lot at 36600 Van Dyke Ave. the night of Dec. 3, drifting and hanging out the window. The vehicle, which had four to five juveniles inside, nearly struck the witness’s car, police said. According to police, the Elantra was last seen heading eastbound on Metropolitan Parkway.

Bike stolen outside business

STERLING HEIGHTS — A predominantly gray-colored bike was reportedly stolen outside a costume store in the 33000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, north of 14 Mile Road, Dec. 3. The theft reportedly happened while the owner spent around a half hour in the store. While the bike had a lock on it, it was unsecured, police said.

Police find no evidence of rapper on SUV

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a tip about a man with a blue Nissan SUV who was allegedly “rapping and yelling at everyone” before climbing on the vehicle’s hood and “calling everyone” Dec. 2 near a restaurant in the 35000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, north of 15 Mile Road. When police arrived at the scene, they learned that the man wasn’t doing what the original complainant claimed. No further action was taken.

p.m. Nov. 29. The woman stated that earlier in the day, she noticed several items were missing from her garage. She reported that several tools and fishing poles had been stolen. The department’s detective bureau was investigating.

Rock thrown through window

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:41 a.m. Dec. 3, officers were dispatched to the 48000 block of Pineview Drive, near Dequindre and Hamlin roads, for a vandalism report. The caller told dispatch that someone had just thrown a rock through a window of his home. Officers arrived on the scene and saw the shattered window on the east side of the home. The value of the window was approximately $500, according to the police report. An evidence technician was called to the scene to gather evidence and take photographs. The case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau for further investigation.

Driver arrested after crashing into ditch

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to 26 Mile Road and M-53 for a car that went off the road and into a ditch at 11:07 p.m. Dec. 4. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the driver of the vehicle and could smell the odor of intoxicants on the driver, the police report indicates. The driver was then placed through field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test. The driver agreed to take it and the results were 0.24% blood alcohol content, police said. The driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated, and her vehicle was impounded.

Property damage reported

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:22 a.m. Nov. 28, officers were dispatched to a storage facility located in the 48000 block of Ryan Road. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the caller, who stated that he stores his truck and landscaping equipment at this facility. He stated that he discovered that two backpack leaf blowers and 10 snow shovels had been stolen from his storage unit. The Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau was investigating.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:16 p.m. on Dec. 1, a report was made about property damage that occurred between Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 in the 23000 block of Maxine Street. Upon arrival, an officer met the victim, a 56-year-old woman, who stated that she believed someone cut her outdoor Christmas lights. She said she noticed some of her strands of lights were not working on Nov. 30. When she went outside on Dec. 1 to set her timer, she noticed multiple lacerations to the strands that were not working. She did not have a suspect or cameras. The officer saw the damaged lights, and they appeared to have multiple clean cuts.

Items stolen from garage

Burglary reported

Storage unit broken into

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Police Department to file a larceny report at 7:30

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:27 p.m. on Dec. 1, a report was made about a burglary or forced entry

that occurred on the same day in the 23000 block of Norcrest Drive. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with two witnesses, a 65-year-old man and a 36-year-old man. The 65-year-old man stated he went outside and saw a U-Haul truck backed up to the front door of a residence. He saw two people who looked to be in their late teens or early 20s, and when he said something to them, they got back in the truck and fled. The 65-year-old man picked up the 36-year-old man, who was also outside, and tried to follow the truck before losing sight of it. They returned to the location and saw a southwest bedroom window was broken on the east side of the house and called police. The 36-yearold man said he saw the truck’s owner on Gary Lane at least an hour prior to seeing it on Norcrest. He stated he eventually saw it on Edsel Ford Court. Officers cleared the house. The front door was ajar, and just inside the door was the kitchen stove, refrigerator and a large paper towel package. The house was empty and there was fresh damage in the kitchen from dragging appliances to the front of the house. The southeast bedroom window on the east side of the house was damaged and appeared to be the point of entry due to more pry marks and broken windowpanes. The witnesses were able to contact the owner who went to the location. The owner said there was no one living in the residence and that it was up for sale. She did not notice anything missing when she went through the house, just that the appliances were moved. One of the kitchen cabinets was destroyed and the line to the refrigerator was cut and leaking. The water was turned off and a report number was given to the woman. An evidence technician was called, and photos and fingerprints were taken. The officer made contact with another neighbor, a 35-year-old man, who reviewed his exterior home cameras. The cameras reportedly captured the U-Haul truck and two subjects arriving in the area on Gary Lane around 9 p.m., and the two subjects walking on Norcrest. The officer advised the man to save the footage.

Wanted driver arrested

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 21-year-old Detroit man who was pulled over in the area of Opal Street and Mack Avenue at 4:03 p.m. Dec. 7 for having an expired license plate — it had expired in September — found himself in police custody after a check of the Law Enforcement Information Network showed that he was wanted on several local traffic warrants and a no-extradition warrant out of Ohio for being armed and dangerous, and improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle/trafficking drugs, according to a police report. Police said the driver also had no

insurance and his license was suspended. His vehicle was impounded.

Frames filched

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Two unknown women are said by police to have entered a store in the 19300 block of Mack Avenue on Dec. 3 and Dec. 6 and stolen eyeglass frames worth a total of more than $1,900. The suspects are said to have entered the business and not asked for assistance. An employee told police the suspects looked at store personnel to see if they were being watched. After the suspects left, employees discovered that frames were missing.

Assault alleged

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police responded to a home in the 1300 block of Somerset Avenue at around 7:48 p.m. Dec. 2 regarding a fight between friends that is said to have become physically aggressive. According to a police report, a 65-yearold Detroit woman was arrested after she allegedly pushed, yelled at and assaulted a Grosse Pointe Park woman after an argument. The suspect, who could be facing assault and disorderly conduct charges, was arrested, cited and released.

Porch pirate strikes

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen the contents of a FedEx package after it was delivered to a home in the 2000 block of Lennon Street at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 6. The delivery driver took a photo of the package after it was dropped off at the house, but the victim said the contents were missing when she got home.

Driver found to be under influence of drugs

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 26-year-old Grosse Pointe City woman in the area of Mack Avenue and Opal Street at around 9:50 p.m. Dec. 4 for having illegally tinted windows. According to a police report, the driver also smelled of marijuana and admitted to using marijuana in her vehicle, and she became “argumentative and uncooperative” with police, cursing and yelling at officers and threatening to run them over. The driver allegedly made threats against the family members of officers as well. One officer on the scene also smelled alcohol on the driver’s breath, leading to field sobriety tests that the driver failed. The driver refused to take a preliminary breath test. She was arrested and is facing possible charges including being disorderly and operating under the influence of drugs. Police said they found a freshly burnt blunt under the driver’s seat, as well as a partially consumed bottle of NyQuil in the center cup holder.

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