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Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Poticha, of the New Hampshire Air National Guard, marshals a KC-46A tanker at Pease Air National Guard Base in 2020. Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township is set to receive KC-46A planes pending a 2025 environmental review. Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Aaron Vezeau

Clinton Township trustees deadlock on mailer, board rules EMS fee passes first reading BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

A total of 12 new KC-46A Pegasus tanker planes will begin arriving at the base in Macomb County in 2029 as the U.S. Air Force begins divesting itself of the current KC-135 Stratotankers in 2027. According to an Air Force spokesperson, current Selfridge flight and maintenance personnel will be given the opportunity

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The business of the Clinton Township Board of Trustees had to wait nearly two hours to begin on Jan. 8 as trustees battled over old items well into the evening. Trustees spent about the entire first hour of the meeting rehashing the Dec. 18 meeting’s early voting informational mailer debate. A 3-3 deadlock was highlighted by heated moments between the board’s two factions arguing about the mailer’s content, but Township Clerk Kim Meltzer ultimately circumvented the inaction by finding state grant funds to pay for printing and mailing the flier. Bringing the discussion back up in January seemed to serve two purposes: to establish board approval of the document in case it was a requirement for grant reimbursement, and for Meltzer and her camp of Democratic Trustee Tammy Patton and Republican Township Supervisor Robert Cannon to further back the document’s content. The former point would ultimately fail as the two camps deadlocked 3-3 again, but representatives from the American Civil Liberties Union and Voters Not Politicians said the document’s content adheres to what the Michigan Constitution requires of it. “The mailer is in compliance with what the statute says,” said Alli Kelly, an ACLU clerk engagement organizer. “The mailer is at the discretion of the clerk. She’s the one tasked with educating the community.” That did stop the board’s all-Democrat faction of Trustee Mike Keys, Trustee Julie Matuzak and Treasurer Paul Gieleghem from ar-

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HARRISON TOWNSHIP GETS STARTED ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — New year, new roads? That’s what one Harrison Township neighborhood might be getting. At the Jan. 8 Harrison Township Board of Trustees meeting, trustees took the first steps toward establishing a special assessment district for Cloverleaf Street, North Blom Drive and one South River Road residence. “We’ve been working with the residents of Cloverleaf Street and North Blom Drive on a potential special assessment district to repave that road,” Township Clerk Adam Wit said.

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METRO DETROIT — It has been more than seven years since Candice Miller left Lansing, but that does not mean she’s stopped following capitol politics. Macomb County’s Republican public works commissioner is undertaking an advocacy campaign against a package of bills that could place an extra cost on water customers throughout the state. House Bills 5088, 5089, 5090, 5091, 5092 and 5093 — currently making their way through the Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee — would create a statewide water payment assistance program funded through a monthly $2 fee on metered water bills. But Miller sees a small problem: Water assistance programs already exist. “From Macomb County’s perspective, we think it’s a duplicative fee because we already pay a portion of our water and sewer bills to a fund that we call the WRAP program,” Miller said. The Water Residential Assistance Program helps Great Lakes Water Authority customers pay water bills using funds generated from customers in the same community. Any WRAP funds collected but not used are circulated to help customers throughout the GLWA system. The GLWA funds WRAP through a 0.5% fee and provides over $4.4 million in assistance funds. Combining the existing GLWA program with the fact that three of the four representatives introducing bills in this package have districts in Detroit, Miller sees the bills and its program as a way to subsidize Detroit’s own water assistance program through taxes across the state. “Most of it is going to go to Detroit because about a year or so ago, Detroit started a program to give out free water or water

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to retrain for the KC-46A from the existing KC-135 and A-10 Thunderbolt II missions. According to the Air Force, KC-46As have improved cargo, communication and refueling capabilities, allowing both boom and probe-and-drogue refueling in the same flight. Local officials and the state’s congressional delegation lauded the decision to base the planes at Selfridge. “The 12 KC-46A refueling tankers — a larger unit than the eight KC-135s now at Selfridge — are next-generation aircraft that will strengthen American defense operations and capabilities for future threats, particularly as we prepare for potential conflicts in the Indo-Pacific,” said a joint statement from Michigan’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 13 members of Michigan’s congressional delegation. “Operating these tankers out of Selfridge will ensure the base — and Michigan — remain essential to U.S. military strategy while supporting local jobs and our state’s robust defense sector. Our bipartisan coalition pushed for basing KC-46s and a future fighter mission at Selfridge, holding dozens of meetings and calls with senior Air Force officials and hosting them in Michigan to emphasize the importance of our state and Selfridge to national security. Our delegation is grateful to the Air Force for their professionalism throughout this process.” In its statement, the delegation says the Air Force has not ruled out a fighter mission to replace the current A-10 mission. The plane is currently slated for divestment in 2026 and attempts to secure an F-35 Lightning II program have been unsuccessful. Support for Selfridge has been a bipartisan effort with Whitmer, a Democrat, pledging $100 million to fund a northward runway expansion while U.S. Rep. John James, R-

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City commissioners buy fire truck, hear from grant hopefuls BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

MOUNT CLEMENS — City commissioners had a tough pill to swallow at their Jan. 16 meeting as they unanimously approved purchasing a new fire truck, but at a higher cost than expected. The Mount Clemens City Commission approved the purchase of a new Sutphen fire engine to replace the Mount Clemens Fire Department’s 22-year-old Engine 1 at a cost of more than $1 million. Former commissioner and current state Rep. Denise Mentzer, D-Mount Clemens, secured the city $500,000 to help purchase a new truck, but the state support did not mask the financial blow the truck would leave on the city. Mayor Laura Kropp says the city has reached out to Mentzer and state Sen. Kevin Hertel, D-St. Clair Shores, looking for additional funding in light of the increased costs. “It is their intention to look for further funding for us,” Kropp said. “We don’t believe we’ll get all of it, but we’ll take any more that we can get.”

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and set the Monday, Jan. 22 meeting as the first public hearing for it. “This meeting is for residents to come and reserve their individual opportunity to protest the special assessment to the state tax tribunal,” Wit said. According to Wit, the district petition received signatures from 56% of affected residents.

According to Mount Clemens Fire Chief Danny Reynolds, fire apparatus production has been affected hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout. “The basic plan has always been to have a capital outlay plan that accounted for an increase of 5%-7% every year,” Reynolds said. “(That) $500,000 was never going to be the total price.” It is expected to take three years before the engine will be available. There are options to either finance the truck over seven to 10 years or pay for it at once.

CDBG public hearing

The City Commission heard from several organizations looking for a piece of the city’s annual Community Development Block Grant funds on Jan. 16. With only $13,700 allocated to Mount Clemens through the “urban county” program, six external organizations are requesting a total of $21,074. Care House is requesting $6,000. Hearts 4 Homes is requesting $5,000. Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers is requesting $1,184. MCREST is requesting $1,890. Motor City Mitten

Mission is requesting $4,000. Turning Point is requesting $3,000. The city’s recreation department is requesting $13,700 for senior citizen programs. Representatives from IVC, Turning Point and Care House spoke during the public hearing. As part of the CDBG program, the city will be able to apply for up to two capital improvement projects at a maximum cost of $150,000 each.

Pleasantrees event approval

Commissioners also approved a special event permit for the Pleasantrees cannabis company, allowing the dispensary to host a

Water meter reader bond

As the process continues to replace water meter readers throughout Harrison Township, trustees passed a bond resolution to raise up to $1.6 million to help cover the purchase of the readers. The purchase and installation of meters is expected to cost $3.1 million, with half of the cost covered through bonds.

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Fire truck repairs approved

Trustees approved about $69,300 in repairs for the Harrison Township Fire Department’s Engine 2, a 2006 Pierce Arrow used as a backup engine. It was brought in for repairs in September 2023, which included fixing its pump, fuel tank, cab door, light wiring and other components. Service on the nearly two decade-old truck was carried out by R & R Fire Truck Repair in Northville. “Without the repairs it certainly doesn’t serve us, and if we wanted to replace it, we couldn’t really expect to sell it in that condition,” Township Supervisor Ken Verkest said.

special consumption event during its grand reopening at the Gibraltar Trade Center on March 8-10. During the event, Macomb County Sheriff ’s Office deputies will be allowed to inspect the store at 237 North River Road. Approval from the state will also be required. Pleasantrees President Bryan Wickersham announced during the end-of-meeting public comment period that it would cover the gap between Mount Clemens’ CDBG allocation and the request amount from nonprofits as part of a community giveback component to the grand reopening event. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

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LOCAL NONPROFITS AIM TO END HOMELESSNESS BY FURNISHING HOMES BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Humble Design is turning houses into homes with its unique approach to ending the cycle of homelessness. It all began in 2009 when Treger Strasberg, the CEO and founder of Humble Design, was new to the Detroit area. Upon discovering that her new friend, a mother of two, was homeless, she helped the family find a new place but soon realized that it wasn’t enough. The family was sleeping on the floor, and that was a thought that Strasberg could not bear, so she got to work. Strasberg began collecting items for the family by looking to other friends for donations. Through this process, she was able to furnish and decorate the space in a way that reflected the family and instilled confidence. Since 2009, the nonprofit has grown from its Detroit origins to serve Chicago, Cleveland, San Diego and Seattle. Humble Design has furnished more than 2,800 homes for more than 8,100 individuals exiting homeless shelters. According to its website, “Families who have benefited from Humble Design have had a 99% success rate of remaining in their homes.” “Facing housing instability in one way or another is destabilizing, and it does affect mental health. That foundation of stability and a home that really works for you, it’s almost immeasurable,” said Chris Tull, the executive director of Humble Design Detroit. Tull said that Humble Design’s clients come through its network of approximately 26 social service agencies and shelters that Humble Design partners with in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, including Lighthouse in Pontiac and Cass Community Social Services in Detroit. Typically, a caseworker working with an individual or family will make the referral to Humble Design after the individual or family has secured a place to live. After the intake process, Humble Design schedules the client for the “deco day,”

which can be up to three to four weeks out. Once the client has been scheduled, the designers begin talking to the client directly to get design ideas. The team of designers utilizes donated items to create furnished spaces for their clients. Oakland County resident Ashley D., a mother of four, turned to Humble Design about five years ago after exiting a shelter. She described her family’s experience with Humble Design as ‘not just a home makeover, but a whole life makeover.’ She said that it felt like her family had returned to a new house after the designers were done. “I couldn’t believe they could do all that so quickly,” Ashley said. “They even had dinner cooking for us in the kitchen, which I was not expecting. They had a new slow cooker and food in the kitchen, so I didn’t even have to cook dinner. It was just a wonderful experience.” Ashley said she was impressed with how the designers made use of the space and managed to remember the small details that she had mentioned to them, down to the framed photo of the band Kiss in her children’s room, and the dainty trinkets on her dresser. “It gave the kids comfort and me comfort, and I was able to focus on other things. I guess that’s how we were able to stay so long, because they were able to relax more, and I got a better job,” Ashley stated. After renting the house, she purchased the home on her birthday a few years ago. The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan is a stone’s throw away from Humble Design in Pontiac, said Robert Boyle, the furniture bank’s executive director. “It’s kind of a little coincidence, the gentleman who owns their building; I know him because he was the one who sold us ours many, many years ago,” Boyle said. The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan has been around since 1968 and, like Humble Design, serves Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Similar to Humble Design, the Fur-

ABOVE: Humble Design helped Ashley D. and her four children make their house a home. Photo provided by Ashley D.

ABOVE: Last June, Humble Design decorated Shaniece and her 1-year-old daughter’s home, providing a safe and comfortable environment for the two. LEFT: After escaping an abusive relationship and facing homelessness, Humble Design transformed Shaniece’s place into an inspiring space where she can raise her daughter.

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niture Bank of Southeastern Michigan also works with a caseworker to connect those in need with gently used furnishings for their living spaces. However, the Furniture Bank operates slightly differently than Humble Design; The Furniture Bank does not offer interior design services and only provides basic furnishings and housewares. The clients pay around 10 to 15 cents on the dollar of the resale value of the furniture to help keep operations going. “You may pay $200. But for $200, you’re gonna get a dining table and four chairs, three mattresses, three box springs, a

couple of dressers, a sofa and a living room chair. And very often, our referral partners have the dollars to cover that through grants,” Boyle stated. Both nonprofits expressed that there is a great need for these kinds of services. “We’ve doubled the numbers of families that we’re serving on an annual basis,” Boyle said. “And coming out of the pandemic, with the expiration of the eviction moratorium and high inflation, we’ve seen referrals tick up another 30% over the past few years. So the need is really like nothing See HOMES on page 18A

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Looking for ‘Custodian of the Year’

NATIONWIDE — Cintas Corporation, based in Cincinnati, is holding its 11th annual Cintas Custodian of the Year contest, which honors standout school custodians. Cintas will award $10,000 to the winning custodian and $5,000 in Cintas and Rubbermaid products and services to the winner’s school. The other nine finalists will receive $1,000 each from Cintas, a cleaning supply package from Rubbermaid and complimentary tuition to one ISSA Cleaning Management Institute (CMI) virtual training event, valued at $1,500. In addition, the top three finalists will receive an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the ISSA Show North America in Las Vegas in November. The contest is open to all elementary, middle, high school, college and university custodians who have worked at their school for at least two years. Nominations must be 500 words or less about why the nominee is deserving of the award. Cintas will announce the top 10 finalists on March 5. The public can vote for their favorite custodian through April 12, and the finalist with the most votes will be crowned Custodian of the Year in the spring. Nominations can be submitted until Feb. 9 at custodianoftheyear.com.

MSU EXTENSION FOUNDATIONS OF GARDENING COURSE BEGINS FEB. 1

METRO DETROIT — Registration is now open for the Michigan State University Extension’s Foundations of Gardening winter session. Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online MSU Extension course with live sessions from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday nights, beginning Feb. 1 and running through April 11. Sessions for the comprehensive certificate course are delivered by MSU Extension horticulture experts. Learning modules include readings, videos and interactive activities. The course is entirely electronic. Sessions are set to include plant science for gardeners, soils and plant growth, the basics of plant propagation, entomology for gardeners, smart lawn care, gardening with flowers, environmental gardening, and trees and shrubs. Plant diseases, pests and problems, and growing fruits and vegetables will also be discussed. The cost for the course is $350. To register or for more information, visit canr.msu.edu/courses/foundations-ofgardening.

2024 SMART GARDENING CONFERENCE TO BE HELD MARCH 9

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan State University Extension will host the 2024 Smart Gardening Conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at the Wayne County Community College District’s Ted Scott Campus in Belleville. The cost to attend the conference is $100. Topics include an introduction to smart gardening, micro plantings for macro impact, urban agriculture and gardening, mite and insect problems, and inspiring plants and garden designs. Scholarship opportunities are available. The WCCCD Ted Scott Campus is located at 9555 Haggerty Road. To register or for more information, visit events.anr.msu.edu/2024smartgardeningconference.

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MACOMB COUNTY UPDATES ROADWORK PROJECTS

MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County Department of Roads announced updates to two projects on Jan. 8. Paving for the “Innovate Mound” project is completed, but lane closures will occur across the winter and spring. Washington Road in Chesterfield Township will be closed across the Salt River from January to August 2024 for bridge replacement. Detour signs will guide drivers around the affected area.

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Anton Art Center is kicking off 2024 with two exhibitions running from late January through the end of February. “The Outdoors” runs from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24 on the second floor of the center featuring art that explores nature’s beauty through scenes featuring animals, plants, landscapes and agriculture. Work was sourced from artists from the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc. Lori Zurvalec juried the exhibition. From Jan. 27 to Feb. 24, the Anton Art Center will showcase the 51st edition of its “Michigan Annual” exhibition. “Michigan Annual LI” will feature art submitted from across the state. “This event is a cornerstone of our annual calendar, and the 51st edition promises to be as exciting as ever,” said Stephnaie Hazzard, exhibitions manager, in a press release. “It’s a platform that celebrates the incredible diversity and talent of Michigan’s fine art community.” Juried by Meighan Jackson, the top-three artists will receive their share of $2,000 in prizes along with three honorable mentions. The opening reception and awards ceremony will take place on Jan. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Anton Art Center is located at 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens. For questions or more information, visit theartcenter.org or call (586) 469-8666.

DNR EXPECTS BIG FISHING SEASON

STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has high hopes for the 2024 fishing season based on the fall 2023 fish stocking efforts. The DNR was able to stock 14.5 tons of fish across 103 locations across the state. “It was another outstanding fall fish stocking season that will provide enhanced fishing opportunities throughout Michigan,” said Ed Eisch, assistant chief of the DNR Fisheries Division, in a DNR statement. “When added to our successful spring and summer stocking efforts, that brings the total for 2023 to more than 10.4 million fish stocked in Michigan’s waters.” Six species of fish — brook trout, coho salmon, lake trout, steelhead strain rainbow trout, walleye and muskellunge — are raised at six state and three cooperative fisheries. The fish are released at specific times and locations, with most fish released in the spring. A Michigan DNR fish stocking trailer releases musky fall fingerlings into Van Buren County’s Round Lake.

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Middle school sports — to cut, or not to cut? BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Cutting students from middle school sports teams is a topic that’s sure to spark debate, especially among parents. Supporters of no-cut sports say the goal of school-based athletics should be to encourage inclusivity, allowing students of all athletic types to contribute to a team while learning personal growth and development, healthy communication, and a team-oriented work ethic. Those on the other side of the fence argue that cuts are necessary to prepare children for the disappointments experienced in adulthood and to assure the space, time and resources that each team needs won’t be spread too thin. Most, if not all, public schools in the area offer students the opportunity to try out for, or be automatically welcomed on, a middle school sports team. Bloomfield Hills Schools offers several athletic opportunities within its two middle schools. “We’ve had both cut and no-cut sports since before my taking over as the athletic director 18 years ago,” said Mike Cowdrey, the athletic director for Bloomfield Hills Schools. “At the middle school level, we have as large an offering as any middle school that I’m aware of.” The district, Cowdrey explained, looks at roster sizes when determining if a sport should be cut or no-cut. “It’s a cut sport strictly based on roster size and what we can handle as a See SPORTS on page 13A

ABOVE: Bloomfield Hills Public Schools middle school students play basketball, which district officials said is a cut sport due to allowable roster sizes. TOP: Middle school students in the Bloomfield Hills Public School district take off during a cross country race, which is a no-cut sport. Photos provided by Bloomfield Hills Public Schools

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team, effectively work with, and participate in a game,” he said. “For our middle school basketball, we carry 15, because we have a rule in the middle school league that we play in. The first half is actually three periods, not two, and the first period you play your starting five, the second period you play your next five, and the third period you play your third five. That is based on talent and ability level. Then in the second half, which is only two periods, you play whoever you’d like. Even though it is a cut sport, everyone on the team plays at the middle school level in our league.” A few of the teams students must try out for include travel basketball, tennis, soccer and volleyball, to name a few. Over at Lakeview Public Schools, Sean Zaborowski, the executive director of athletics and operations, said that, typically, sports that do cuts have roster limitations, which is what makes cuts necessary. At the middle school level, boys and girls basketball and volleyball have cuts, while football, cross country, wrestling, swim and track do not have cuts. “Parents typically understand that there are limits to roster sizes and know that, in a sport like basketball or volleyball, we can only carry 12-15 players,” Zaborowski said in an email. When asked if the district had ever considered registering two teams for the same school in the same age group, Zaborowski said it’s not something they could do because of the league they are in. “The league that we play in, our middle school league, they don’t do that, so we can only have one seventh grade team and one eighth grade team for football, basketball, volleyball and those sports,” he said. Whether a student makes a team or doesn’t, all Bloomfield Hills district coaches have individual meetings with each student to share the news. “For every coach in our district, the worst thing they have to do is make cuts,” said Cowdrey. “They absolutely hate it, because it’s hard to tell a young person who came out there and tried and wanted to be on the team that, unfortunately, they didn’t make it.” When sharing unfortunate news, coaches try to explain where a student may have come up short and give them examples of the areas in which they may need to get better so they can improve their chances for the next tryout session. Some may opt to try out for a no-cut sport — like football, cross country, swim-

ming, diving, wrestling, track and field, lacrosse, and more — which also allows students to travel to compete against other schools. No-cut sports are a great opportunity for students who want to try something new, without the stress of tryouts. Since no-cut teams are typically larger, there is no guarantee that each student will get equal playing time, but they are guaranteed a spot on the team. “Our football team, which is a non-cut sport at the middle school level, while everyone may not play in the game, if both teams have enough kids on their teams, we have a halftime game where those kids who are not starters or are not large contributors to the actual game get to play a shortened game at halftime so they get to participate as well,” Cowdrey said. “That’s something we’ve done for a long time.” Many schools across the state, including Bloomfield Hills, are seeing a decreased number of student football players. “Some of those halftime games have been lessened and are not actually taking place because teams might not have enough on their team to do that,” Cowdry noted. When there are large roster sizes in sports, like football and track, Zaborowski said Lakeview coaches try to ensure that participants get some time in the games each time they play. “At the middle school level, many of the sports rules in our league have requirements for players to get into the games for a minimum amount of time. This helps parents at least see their child participate in the games each time they play. For the most part, the parents appreciate knowing their child will be participating in each game if they are on a sports team,” he wrote. Within the Bloomfield Hills district, all students also have the opportunity to join one of the middle school no-cut intramural sports teams — including basketball, soccer and volleyball — which do not compete against other schools. Because Lakeview Middle School — like many other middle schools in the area — runs four sports seasons, students are able to try multiple sports at the middle school level. “As an example, our boys basketball season and wrestling seasons do not occur at the same time, so a player could try both sports in the same school year,” Zaborowski wrote. If a student gets cut from a school team, they have the option of trying out a no-cut sport at the middle school or playing recreationally, if they still want to pursue playing the sport they were cut from. “If a player were to get cut from volleyball — which is a fall sport — the coaches typically encourage them to try another

sport, which could be cross country that also happens in the fall,” Zaborowski said in an email. “If a player were to get cut from basketball — as an example — the coaches have encouraged them to try to still play, and there are local options that allow players to participate … such as the St. Clair Shores Parks and Recreation basketball league that starts in mid-January.” Whatever the sport or team composi-

tion, Cowdry agrees that students learn a number of things by participating in athletics — like teamwork, time management, how to deal with adversity, hard work, dedication and many other life lessons. “Most importantly, athletics is an extension of the classroom, so we’re learning life lessons through sports. We would like to win some games along the way, but really that’s not our goal,” Cowdrey said.

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METRO DETROIT — After the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum lost the ability to store its vintage military vehicles on the city of Warren’s Department of Public Works property, Koucar Management stepped up to provide a large indoor storage space in Detroit. The space includes 10,000 square feet of storage and 12,000 square feet for the museum, according to Thomas Cleaver, the fundraising and media manager for the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum. “At Warren DPW, we had about eight vehicles outside. Now we have all of our vehicles inside with room for another 10 to 12,” Cleaver said. “It is a dream come true for us.” According to Cleaver, the nonprofit has a lease for $1 a year. “We’re looking to help however we can,” said Devin Pacheco, Koucar Management’s digital marketing director. “We fully support the military. We also want to help the community in preserving some of the history of not only the vehicles, but also the military’s efforts. Koucar Management has roots in military equipment production, so this feels like a natural fit in preserving history.” In December 2023, the museum started looking for a new space for its fleet of historic trucks, Jeeps, military cars and armored vehicles, according to Cleaver. “We have a new partner in history,” said John Lind, founder and director of the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum. “They believe in our mission. We are overjoyed and grateful for their generous response.” The city of Warren now needs the space that the museum had been using for its own growing fleet of vehicles.

“It was supposed to have been a temporary situation, and time went on for six years,” said Warren Communications Director Clarissa Cayton. In 2017, the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy reached an agreement with the city of Warren to build a new museum at Veterans Memorial Park, less than a mile away from the historic former home of the U.S. Army’s Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant. The Warren City Council approved the agreement on Feb. 28, 2017. The agreement was announced by Warren Mayor Jim Fouts on March 2, 2017. Cayton said that when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, that put everything in a tailspin and prolonged the process of Lind removing his vintage vehicles. “The timing of everything was just bad. Had COVID not occurred, he (Lind) probably would have been able to get his footing and get the monies that he needed for his nonprofit to have a place. That’s what we want him to have, a museum, but our storage is not a museum,” Cayton said. Some of the city’s new vehicles include large snow removal trucks, which can take more than a year from when the trucks are ordered to be outfitted with the necessary equipment, and then delivered to the city. The space for those vehicles was not needed before but is needed now, according to Cayton. The new location of the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum is 19144 Glendale St. in Detroit, near Interstate 96 and the Southfield Freeway. The museum hopes to open in its new location and exhibit a plethora of artifacts that will include radios, uniforms, weapons and more at the new location sometime within the next year, according to Lind. “The most popular exhibits are the vehicles,” Lind said. “Since this is the motor

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propriated money for water shut-off prevention. We’ve just done so many good things in a bipartisan way. I’m talking to Republican colleagues on a fairly frequent basis to check in with them about this, and the thing is there are a lot of folks who recognize they have low-income families in rural areas and suburban areas and urban areas. It’s just really everywhere and we’re positioned as the Great Lakes State to be a leader in helping all of our families.” The bill package itself has origins in the bipartisan Legislature, its drafters having used the 2021 Michigan Energy Assistance Program as its model for funding. The MEAP helps low-income Michiganders cover energy bills and is funded by a $1 monthly fee on electric bills. The proposed $2 monthly fee is also believed to sit well with Michiganders, with Chang pointing to a 2023 Marketing Resource Group poll where 60% of respondents approved of the fee while 31% disapproved. “We already have a similar funding mechanism for energy bills,” Chang said. “It

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their bills right now. We definitely anticipate this will help so many families, hundreds of thousands of families across the state, and that is going to require funding.” The bills will allow water providers to use the funds to either support existing programs or create new ones. “We imagine most will probably be part of the statewide program through the MDHHS (Michigan Department of Health and Human Services), but WRAP and Lifeline will be able to continue,” Chang said. “The thought is that this will supplement what they are doing and ensure the longevity and sustainability of them, which is why we see such strong support for these bills from GLWA and Detroit and all the folks that are benefiting from this program.” While Miller has focused on building opposition in the suburbs — she has reached out to communities in Oakland and western Wayne County as well — Michigan House District 61 Rep. Denise Mentzer, D-Mount Clemens, says the legislature’s partisan divide, combined with the tri-county opposition, presents a massive hurdle for the package to face as it is. “With the 54-54 split, in order for the vote to pass you’re going to have to find some Republican support,” Mentzer said. “I don’t know that we’ll find much Republican support with this kind of a split.” The package is currently still in committee, where Mentzer expects changes will be made to it. “When you send something to committee, changes come,” Mentzer said. “You want changes. The lobbyists want changes. The union wants changes. An affected business or organization wants changes. I never count on the bill as it’s written before it comes out of committee. I wait to see what the changes are going to be.” Mentzer would not speculate on whether the package would die in committee or make it onto Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk in some form, but said she would like to see a version of the bill that allows for communities to opt in to the program and keep generated funds in the communities it is collected from. “My hope is that it doesn’t look like the bill(s) we have right now so that she can sign it,” Mentzer said. Chang says changes are constantly being made to the bills, which already took nine months to draft before being introduced, and that bipartisan support may be easier — and more natural — than expected. “Water has been a really great bipartisan issue for this legislature to tackle over the past three to four years,” Chang said. “We had a bipartisan water infrastructure bill. We had bipartisan support for a water shut-off moratorium during COVID. We have ap-

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guing that the mailer does not adequately inform residents about the Feb. 27 special election for a trustee seat. The special election takes place during a statewide presidential primary that uses partisan ballots. Township residents wishing to vote in the special election will have to choose either party’s primary ticket that includes the trustee election or, if they do not wish to vote in the primary, choose a neutral ballot with only the trustee election. After discussion about the mailer was finished, trustees spent about 20 more minutes debating the board’s rules of procedure for 2024. The main point of contention from the Keys-Matuzak-Gieleghem camp was that a rule passed in 2023, 16-E, which governs how board vacancies are filled, did not make it into the rules as presented. “The board did take action to change rule (16-E) and add language that is not represented in this version and is not represented on the (township) website,” Gieleghem said. “I brought it up at the staff meeting, and I informed the clerk’s office that the new policy needs to be updated … I think the appropriate motion in this case is to approve the board rules as amended last year with the addition of rule (16-E) changes.” The camp of Cannon-Meltzer-Patton provided opposition to this, with Meltzer and Patton largely falling on the side of approving the rules as presented and voting on 16-E as an amendment or tabling the rules discussion for another meeting. Cannon and Deputy Supervisor Dan O’Leary, however, argued the board rules were entirely unnec-

essary. “If the vote fails, the world doesn’t come to an end,” O’Leary said. “No majority of towns in this state have board rules.” A series of two votes were held — one to approve the rules without 16-E and one to approve the rules with 16-E — and both failed 3-3. The first vote failed with Keys, Matuzak and Cannon voting against and the second with Meltzer, Patton and Cannon voting against. The board proceeded with the rest of the meeting using Robert’s Rules of Order and the township charter as its guidelines.

Barbecue expansion

When the board finally got its disagreements out of the way, it voted unanimously on its remaining items for the evening. One of the first items to generate much discussion was the approval of an expansion at Bad Brad’s BBQ’s 36845 Groesbeck Highway location. A two-story storage area will be added onto the building along with a new canopy and footing. The expansion will replace a temporary expansion made by the restaurant.

ABOVE: Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon, left, Treasurer Paul Gieleghem and Clerk Kim Meltzer take part in the discussion at the Jan. 8 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting. LEFT: Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer holds up an early voting informational mailer at the Jan. 8 meeting. The mailer was the subject of spirited debate for two consecutive meetings.

Non-emergency response ordinance

Trustees passed the first reading of an ordinance that would allow the township to set a fee on nonemergency 911 services for residential living facilities. The ordinance aims to bring down the number of calls from assisted living, independent living and nursing home facilities for non-emergency uses of Clinton Township Fire Department equipment and personnel such as transporting patients to non-emergency doctor appointments.

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“This is something I did not want to bring forward for a number of years, but the time has come,” Clinton Township Fire Chief Tim Duncan said. According to Duncan, the department has made 15,000 calls in the past year, taking a toll on the department’s personnel and equipment. The department has tried to get facilities to voluntarily reduce their non-

emergency calls to reduce the strain on its resources, but Duncan sees the ordinance as a way to bring any remaining uncooperative facilities in line. The ordinance will have a second reading at a later meeting before being added to the code of ordinances. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.

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JANUARY IS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH METRO DETROIT — When Roland Meeker was born prematurely at 24 weeks at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital, his tiny body experienced many complications, including the inability to produce red blood cells. The micro preemie infant, who was transferred to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor, received several blood transfusions as he spent nearly four months at the medical center with his parents, Aimee and Ray Meeker, taking turns to be by his side. “It’s absolutely amazing what they can do,” Aimee said of the medical staff. “It’s pretty incredible to see how they were able to keep him alive.” What also helped the newborn grow stronger were the blood transfusions he received while in the hospital those first few months of his life. When it was time for him to come home, it was “scary.” “It’s exciting but also just a whole whirlwind of trying to navigate a child that’s not the typical newborn,” Aimee said. Next month, Roland will turn 3. The family, which includes the Meekers’ 4-yearold son, Lorenzo, will celebrate the young boy who loves to play with his big brother, watch “Paw Patrol” and collect Hot Wheels cars.

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I’ve ever seen before.” In 2023, the Furniture Bank helped just over 2,000 families and provided about 18,000 items valued at $1 million. Humble Design Detroit furnished 151 homes in total last year, which impacted 485 people; 306 of those people were children and 15 were veterans. Twin beds for children are a highly desired item for which both nonprofits expressed a need. “We take a lot of pride in getting kids into beds. A lot of times, the bedrooms and beds we put kids in are often the first bed or bedroom they’ve ever had,” Tull said. “I think if you asked anybody here at Humble, that is probably the most gratifying thing that we’re able to provide. When kids see their bedroom for the first time, they gener-

“He’s doing really great,” Aimee said. “The doctors are constantly surprised. He’s relatively healthy and gaining in his milestones.” January is National Blood Donor Month, which serves to raise awareness of the need for blood donations. On Jan. 8, the American Red Cross issued a press release stating the nonprofit organization is experiencing an emergency blood shortage with the nation facing the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. “The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate to help alleviate the shortage and help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not put on hold,” the press release stated. The donated blood is used in a variety of ways, including for accident and burn victims, and for trauma, heart surgery, organ transplant and cancer patients. Patients with chronic diseases also receive blood when needed. The press release states the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross has declined by about 40% in the past two decades. According to Red Cross officials, blood products are going to hospitals faster than blood donations are coming in. As a result, the Red Cross must limit distributions of type O blood products — among the most transfused blood types

ally are charging straight to the bed.” Humble Design accepts gently used mattress donations and monetary donations for beds. Through its Beds for Kids program, the Furniture Bank was able to raise $30,000 last year with help from local foundations. “We want families to feel good about the homes that they’re living in and themselves so they can live happy, stable, dignified lives, the way many of us do and many of us take for granted. So if people have things that they can donate, please, there’s a lot of great organizations. The Furniture Bank is one of them, Humble Design is another, and there’s all kinds of others out there. Please make sure that before you just put something in good repair out on the curb, make sure you try to give it to somebody who could really, really use it,” Boyle stated. For more information on Humble Design, visit humbledesign.org/detroit. To learn more about The Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan, visit furniture-bank.org.

— to hospitals due to supply restrictions. Donors of all types, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets, are urged to give. Platelets are needed for cancer and trauma patients and must be transfused within five days of donation. “Small changes in blood donor turnout can have a huge impact on the availability of blood products and dramatic consequences for those in need of an emergency blood transfusion,” Barry Siegfried, M.D., medical director of the Red Cross Michigan Region, said in a prepared statement. “More challenges may lie ahead as the potential for severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses like the flu may compound the dire blood supply situation.” There are eligibility requirements to donate blood. Donors must be at least 16 years old in most states, must be in good health and feeling well, and must weigh at least 110 pounds. Blood can be donated every 56 days. After all the Meekers experienced with Roland’s premature birth, Aimee has become a regular blood donor. She donated

blood twice in 2023 and plans to continue giving in the years ahead. “It doesn’t seem that important to give blood, but when you need it, it’s life changing,” she said. “It’s one of those things you don’t think about until it affects your life.” She “was pretty surprised” when she learned that other relatives and people she has known had to receive blood transfusions at one time or another. The American Red Cross is providing an incentive in an effort to garner blood donations. Donors who give blood in January will be entered to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl on Feb. 11 in Las Vegas. That includes a three-night hotel stay, roundtrip airfare, $1,000 gift card for expenses, and other pregame activities. For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl. There are three ways potential donors can make an appointment: by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app on their smartphone, visiting the Red Cross website at RedCrossBlood.org, or calling the Red Cross at (800) RED CROSS, which is (800) 733-2767.

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2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 RST

CAB 4X

STK# C27240

30,988

• REMOTE START • FOG LIGHTS • KEYLESS ENTRY • TOW PKG. STK# C26998

33,588

STK# C27218

2020 CHEVROLET COLORADO

2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

21,988

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT ER

STK# C27157

26,488

2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • FOG LIGHTS • POWER SEATS STK# C27109

28,588

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 RST T E STAR

REMOT

• 4X4 • TOW PKG. • BACK-UP CAMERA • FOG LIGHTS

• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • REAR CAMERA STK# C27268

35,588

STK# C27955

LEATH

• 4X4 • KEYLESS ENTRY • BACK-UP CAMERA

• HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE • HEATED SEATS

RT TE STA REMO

4X4

• 20” WHEELS • REMOTE START • 30K MILES

18,688

KAGE

STK# C27046

STK# C27217

T E STAR REMOT

21,388

• REMOTE START • ONLY 27K MILES

AC TOW P

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • HANDS-FREE LIFTGATE

23,488

TING W SEA 3RD RO

HEEL D

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT

• REMOTE START • POWER LIFTGATE

2022 GMC TERRAIN SLE ALL W

D SEAT

19,188

17,388

HEATE

STK# C27310

• ONLY 15K MILES! • REMOTE START

• BLUETOOTH • APPLE CARPLAY® • BACK-UP CAMERA

RAK®

• ONLY 26K MILES • STABILITRAK® • CRUISE CONTROL

D SEAT

EEP AS LANE K

STK# C27133

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS IT STABIL

REMOT

• POWER SEATS • BACK-UP CAMERA • ANDROID AUTO

STK# C27177

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT T E STAR

REMOT

• LOW MILES • BACK-UP CAMERA

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

STK# C26951

35,788

*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 1/31/2024. 0041-2404

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COLD WEATHER SAVINGS! OVER 300 USED VEHICLES STARTING AT $2,995!

2015 FORD C-MAX SE

2016 FORD FOCUS SE

2017 FORD TAURUS SE

2021 JEEP COMPASS 80TH SPECIAL EDITION

• 76K MILES • BLUETOOTH

• 73K MILES • BLUETOOTH

• ONLY 5K MILES! • BACK-UP CAMERA

• 34K MILES • HEATED SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE • LEATHER

STK# Z27009

9,993

STK# Z27448

9,993

STK# Z27463

STK# Z27048

20,593

19,993

2021 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE LUX

2019 DODGE DURANGO SXT PLUS

2021 CADILLAC XT4

2020 CHRYSLER PACIFICA

• 31K MILES • LEATHER HEATED SEATS • HEATED STEERING WHEEL

• 3RD ROW SEATING • POWER DRIVER SEAT

• LEATHER • 33K MILES • HEATED SEATS

• LEATHER • LOADED • 40K MILES

STK# Z27515

STK# Z27011

22,993

22,593

STK# Z27030

25,993

STK# ZP74625A

28,991

2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE

2020 FORD EXPEDITION XL 4X4

2021 RAM 1500 LARAMIE

2020 JEEP GLADIATOR RUBICON LAUNCH EDITION

• 80TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION • 4X4 • SUNROOF/MOONROOF

• 59K MILES • BLUETOOTH • REAR CAMERA

• ONLY 34K MILES • LEATHER • HEATED SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE

• ONLY 16K MILES • 4X4 • LEATHER HEATED SEATS

STK# Z27145

31,993

STK# Z27438

34,793

STK# Z27028

36,993

STK# ZR72912A

42,592

OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!

VEHICLES UNDER $10,000 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT $2,999

2013 FORD FOCUS SE

2011 DODGE JOURNEY MAINSTREET $4,999

2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE 1LT

2014 FORD ESCAPE TITANIUM

2014 CHEVROLET SPARK LS

2013 CHEVROLET SPARK

2015 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT $8,992

2013 DODGE JOURNEY AVP

Stock #ZC28062A • 199K Miles

Stock #ZR74767A • 89K Miles

Stock #ZC26791A • 167K Miles

Stock #Z28214 • 116K Miles

Stock #ZR74277A • 202K Miles Stock #ZR74208A • 136K Miles

Stock #ZR74113A • 107K Miles

4,999 4,591

5,999

2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT $5,999 Stock #ZC26434A • 75K Miles

2014 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY 7,591 Stock #ZP72774B • 163K Miles

7,991 7,991

8,991

Stock #ZR74358A • 57K Miles

Stock #ZP73281A • 132K Miles

9,991

2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT

2015 DODGE DART

2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE LS

2014 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT

Stock #ZR73644A • 61K Miles

Stock #ZP74928A • 119K Miles Stock #ZR73989A • 98K Miles

Stock #ZR73848A • 90K Miles

9,991 9,991

9,592

*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Sale ends 1/31/2024. 0042-2404

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Hoagland Estate online auction, John Deere Gator, Cub Cadet Z-turn, Trailer, Farmall & Allis Chalmers tractors, tools, ammo. Bid anywhere/anytime. Shipping Available. Looking to sell? Call John Peck 989-345FREE high speed internet for 4866 JohnPeckAuctions.com those that qualify. Government BUSINESS SERVICES program for recipients of select METAL ROOFING regular programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, and shingle style, HALF OFF Housing Assistance, WIC, SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime Veterans Pension, Survivor asphalt shingles. Steel and Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB vinyl siding. Hail damage. internet service. Bonus offer: Licensed and insured builders. Android tablet FREE with onePole Buildings. Quality work for time $20 copay. Free shipping 40 years! AMISH CREW. 517- & handling. Call Maxsip Telecom 575-3695. today! 1-866-783-0224 MATTRESSES WANTED Adjustable Bed Brand New Old Guitars Wanted: Gibson, with mattress. Made is U.S.A., Martin, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, in plastic, with warranty. etc. 1930s to 1980s. Old Retail cost $3,995.00, Fender amps 1950s to 1960s. sacrifice for $875.00. Call TOP DOLLAR PAID! Call toll free for showing or delivery: 1-866-433-8277. Published: January 24, 2024

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THE GRAMMYS ACROSS 1. Moonshine maker 6. *Artist with most 2024 Grammy nominations 9. Not his 13. “Roots” author 14. That guy 15. Full of emotion (2 words) 16. Relating to #3 Down 17. Tarzan’s mom, e.g. 18. Caribbean island destination 19. *The Recording ____, voting organization 21. *”What Was I Made For?” movie 23. *”A Boy Named ____,” 1970 Grammy winner 24. Prickle on a wire 25. Drench 28. Waiter’s handout 30. *Grammy-nominated Lauper song, “True ____” 35. Amusement destination 37. Rachel Renee Russell’s “____ Diaries” 39. Extend subscription 40. South Korean boy band 41. Type of wrap 43. Italian wine region 44. Forearm length unit 46. Honey-producing facility 47. Saw incision 48. Nauseant 50. Fancy marbles used as shooters 52. U.S. Marine Corps gift recipient 53. EU currency 55. Aglet on a shoelace, e.g. 57. *____.com Arena 60. *Miley Cyrus’ Song of the Year nominee and popular romantic gift 64. Texas cook-off dish 65. *”In the ____ Tonight,” by Grammy-winner Phil Collins 67. Send, as payment 68. Safe place 69. Bird word 70. Leave out 71. Bookkeeping entry 72. Refrigerator sound 73. Scatter DOWN 1. Not Sunni 2. Baby powder ingredient 3. Pelvic parts 4. Shows the way 5. Aristotle’s school

6. One-horse carriage 7. Mailing “code” 8. Single-cell protozoan 9. *Grammy-winner, ____ Alpert 10. *Purse for the red carpet 11. Bumpkin 12. Pampering place 15. Bar ____, ME 20. Rewards, in the olden days 22. Pendulum’s path 24. Cantina staple 25. *Ice ____, Best New Artist nominee 26. Wooden ship caulking 27. Space exploration mission 29. *Grammy host for the fourth time 31. Plumbing problem 32. Early stages of illness 33. Reminiscent of the past 34. *”Anti-Hero” performer 36. Not purl 38. Pacific Islanders’

herbal drink 42. Handrail post 45. Neckwear decoration 49. Use scissors 51. Soft palate vibrations 54. House pest 56. Resided 57. Social media conversation 58. Bank of Paris

59. Big Bang’s original matter 60. Word on a gift tag 61. Arabian bigwig 62. Fair attraction 63. Hot pot 64. Denoted by symbol X 66. Debtor’s letters

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Art exhibits: “The Outdoors” features works by members of Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts Inc., on display until Feb. 24, also Michigan Annual LI fine art competition, on display Jan. 27-Feb. 24 (opening reception 2-4 p.m. Jan. 27), Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org

Immigration and Refugee Resettlement 101: Presentation at 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5040, cmpl.org Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5070, cmpl.org

FEB. 1

Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off fundraiser: Purchase ticket lanyard for tastes at multiple restaurants/bars, 6-9:30 p.m., downtown Mount Clemens, proceeds benefit Anton Art Center and Mount Clemens Goodfellows, (586) 431-6788

FEB. 12-13

Lincoln: View 2012 film of same name and hear discussion by MCC faculty, 1 p.m. Feb. 12, also separate programs about his life and slavery, emancipation and equality, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 13, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, www.lorenzo culturalcenter.com

FEB 27

Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Hennessey’s Pub + Kitchen, 42012 Hayes Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Mary Lou at (586) 799-7227 by Feb 21

FEB. 3

Steve Solomon’s Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt!: 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

FEB. 10

Valentine’s-themed card party: Pinochle, euchre, dominoes and other games, 1-3:30 p.m., St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20762 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, (586) 791-6177, (586) 791-9012

ONGOING

Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471 • 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Liz at (586) 801-4536

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Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom. org, (586) 263-8514 Knitting and crochet circle: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Harrison Township Public Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A, projects donated to charitable organizations, group in need of yarn, fleece craft store gift cards, (586) 329-1261 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com • For high blood pressure (6-7:30 p.m. Mondays until March 11), diabetes (6-8 p.m. Mondays until March 11) and kidney disease (1-3 p.m. Wednesdays until March 20), free and virtual, nkfm.org/PATH, mihealthyprograms.org 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

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HE T F O E M I R C • NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEEK INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Report made of assault at drive-thru

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:21 p.m. on Dec. 26, a report was made about a felonious assault that occurred the same day in the 22000 block of Nine Mile Road. At the stated date and time, an officer arrived at the location and spoke to the victim, a 19-yearold woman, who said she was working the drive-thru window and that a man in a gray vehicle had just gotten his food. The woman said the man was going through his food when she asked him to move forward as she was on a timer. The customer did not move, and she asked again. The suspect told her once he was done going through his food he would do so. The woman asked him again to pull forward and he allegedly pulled out a black handgun, pointing it at her. There was a female passenger, but she was not involved. The man reportedly told the victim to say it one more time while pointing the gun at her. He then drove away and left the scene.

Larceny reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 20, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day in the 24000 block of Little Mack Avenue. Dispatch advised officers that the caller said she observed a man in the basement area of her apartment building. She said the man was holding a drill and she believed he took money out of the washing machines and dryers. When officers went to the scene, they checked the area with negative results. One of the washing machines still had a drill bit stuck inside the change compartment along with some change still in it. Of the eight apartment buildings, five appeared to have the washing machine and dryer change drilled out. It did not appear access was made inside the change compartment. Damaged washing machines and dryers were in the building basements of the five apartments. Officers took photos of the damaged machines.

Police investigate shooting

EASTPOINTE — According to Eastpointe police, a shooting occurred at around 10:40 p.m. Dec. 22 in the 22000 block of Lambrecht Avenue, which is in the area of Toepfer Drive and Kelly Road. Police had not disclosed the names of the victim or suspect, and the investigation was ongoing. Police said that officers responded to a 911 call from a woman at the residence who screamed, “He killed my baby!” Upon arriving at the location, police reportedly observed a man standing over a woman in the front yard. When officers attempted to

approach the man, he allegedly fled into the house. Officers spoke with the woman, who reportedly told them that her husband had just shot her 50-year-old son several times, and her son was in the home where the armed husband was hiding. Officers formed a perimeter around the house, working together with officers from the police departments in St. Clair Shores and Roseville. Additional personnel from the Eastpointe Police Department’s detective bureau and special investigations unit were also called to the scene. Once detectives managed to establish contact with the suspect, he allegedly told them that would come outside, yet never did. Police said they were able to determine where the wounded victim was located and could hear him breathing heavily. In the end, police from all three departments forced entry into the residence and were able to quickly extract the wounded victim to a waiting ambulance. The suspect was then found upstairs, and police said he surrendered immediately. The suspect was taken into custody, while the victim was taken to a nearby hospital, listed in critical condition with two gunshot wounds to the chest and upper torso. Police said that in an interview with the suspect, the suspect reportedly confessed to shooting his stepson. The 62-year-old suspect was arraigned in 38th District Court Dec. 27 on felony charges of assault with intent to murder, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, aggravated domestic violence (second offense), two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, six counts of felony firearm (second offense), and assault of a police officer. His bond was set at $1 million. His preliminary exam is scheduled to take place Feb. 13 at the 38th District Court.

Police apprehend suspects in storage unit thefts

EASTPOINTE — According to a press release posted to the Eastpointe Police Department’s Facebook page, a man and woman suspected of breaking into more than 20 storage units in Eastpointe have been arrested. The suspects were arrested by Eastpointe police the week of Dec. 22. Both were charged with breaking and entering a building with intent, and possession of burglar’s tools. The thefts reportedly occurred in the southwest area of Eastpointe, and many of the stolen items have since been recovered from a home in Detroit. The Eastpointe Police Department’s special investigations unit was involved in the case, which was ongoing.

Delivery deception

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On the afternoon of Dec. 2, a Saravilla Drive apartment resident called the Clinton Township Police Department to report over $300 in groceries had been stolen. The caller placed an Instacart grocery delivery order, which the shopper accepted and later recorded as delivered, but the food never made it.

Digital money, real robbery

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On the afternoon of Dec. 10, the Clinton Township Police Department received a call reporting a robbery in the parking lot of Meijer on Groesbeck Highway. The caller said he was walking through the parking lot when someone called out to him, and that person immediately punched the caller in the face. The assailant was joined by four more accomplices, all wearing masks and hoods, who proceeded to steal the caller’s driver’s license, blue Coach tote bag, a cryptocurrency wallet reportedly worth $2,000 and a Flipper access control device. The caller said one of the assailants had a gun, but he was able to grab his keys and phone before calling the police from home.

Tire-slasher sought

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A resident in the 1700 block of Huntington Boulevard appears to be the victim of a vengeful Instacart delivery person’s friend. According to a police report, the victim had been told a woman was going to be delivering her order at around 9:15 p.m. Jan. 4, but instead a man in a burgundy minivan was dropped off at her home with the delivery. When she asked about the original delivery person — who the victim believes was the driver of the minivan — she said the male told her, “Oh, that’s my girl.” The victim said her food order was incorrect, so she gave the female delivery driver a critical review on Instacart. A few hours later, the victim saw the man who had actually delivered her order standing next to her vehicle; she told police he was wearing the same clothes he had on earlier that day. She said the male then took off running east on Huntington. When the victim went outside at around 5:30 a.m. Jan. 5, she discovered that her front driver’s side tire was flat after having been punctured by a sharp object.

Moped stolen

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a moped while it was parked

behind a business in the 20300 block of Mack Avenue at around 3 p.m. Jan. 6. The victim told police that a patron came into the store and commented on the moped. Several hours later, the victim said he heard the moped engine fire up, and as he ran to the back of the business, he saw a person who appeared to be the patron from earlier in the day driving away on it. Police said a witness saw the moped traveling down Country Club Drive, where it was followed by a four-wheeler. The victim told police he saw his moped as being listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace, along with the four-wheeler.

Larceny under investigation

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A woman filed a report with police Jan. 6 after she said an unknown suspect stole $250 from her fanny pack while she was at the Neighborhood Club.

Valuables stolen from garage

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a Surron e-bike, Nami Burn e-scooter and an assortment of DeWalt tools — for a total loss of more $12,000 worth of goods — from an unlocked garage and shed in the 400 block of Notre Dame Street sometime between Dec. 9 and Jan. 3.

Woman scammed by impostor claiming to be son

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police reported that at around 11:15 a.m. Dec. 19, a fraud victim got a call from an impostor pretending to be her son, who claimed that he had been in an out-of-state car crash in which he had hit a pregnant woman. The victim also reportedly heard from multiple people professing to be lawyers who allegedly said the son needed $15,500 for bail. The woman reportedly followed the fraudster’s directions and took cash from her bank account, put it in a shoebox and gave it to a courier who came to her home at around 1:13 p.m. that day.

Male steals jewelry from store

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a shoplifting case the night of Dec. 11 at a store in Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle. A worker reportedly told police that three males had entered the store – one was around 25 years old, another was around 15, and the last one was of unknown age. One of the males reportedly asked to see a diamond cross necklace with a white gold tennis chain that was in a glass display. After he was shown the jewelry, he allegedly seized the chain and fled.

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