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Mixed-use development near Baumgartner Park rejected BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

Frustrations over a recent split vote that rejected a planned unit development proposal spilled over to a Jan. 3 Sterling Heights City Council meeting. During the Jan. 3 meeting, Council-

PROPOSAL WOULD HAVE BUILT LUXURY APARTMENTS, BUSINESSES man Henry Yanez said he was uncomfortable at the prior meeting and connected that to people not being on the same page regarding the city’s planned unit development, or PUD, ordinance.

He referred to what happened at a Dec. 19, 2023, meeting that discussed a PUD proposal for commercial and residential development in the 15 Mile and Schoenherr roads area. The land in question is about

21.4 acres in total gross acreage, containing a 15.1-acre development envelope. “I think we really need to take a deep dive back into the PUD and review what we’re doing or what we’re trying to do with that law and try to do things better,” he said. “It was very unfortunate what happened at See DEVELOPMENT on page 15A

City clerk begins ‘Let’s Vote’ info campaign STATEWIDE CHANGES TO ELECTION PROCEDURES SUMMARIZED BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

With the presidential primary races around the corner and more elections to come later this year, the Sterling Heights City Clerk’s Office is wasting no time in informing residents of their options for how to cast their ballots. During a Jan. 16 City Council meeting, City Clerk Melanie Ryska gave a brief presentation on the different ways that residents can vote. She also shared some updates on changes to election laws that happened after voters passed Michigan Proposal 2 in November 2022. “This was the constitutional amendments to your voting rights, and it was advertised as ‘promote the vote,’” Ryska said. “And you can see it overwhelmingly got approved, by, like, 60 to 40 (percent).” Ryska announced a citywide “Let’s Vote!” education campaign that will employ mail, social media, the city magazine, a video series and events to inform residents. For instance, the city’s mailer will brief residents on early voting, voting by mail, election day voting and upcoming election dates. In addition, Ryska’s

Sterling Heights Clerk Melanie Ryska holds a Jan. 18 educational event at the Sterling Heights Community Center on how voting for the next presidential election will work in the city. Ryska also outlined the different ways the information will be imparted to residents. Ryska speaks during the educational campaign event, known as “Let’s Vote!” Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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New Jollibee spreads ‘Chickenjoy’ along Hall Road BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

RIGHT: A decorative bucket of Jollibee chicken appears through the Halo sculpture along M-59/Hall Road Jan. 11. Sterling Heights officials cite the presence of new restaurants like Jollibee as the fulfillment of their vision for a “Golden Corridor” along Hall Road. ABOVE: The new Sterling Heights Jollibee location’s kitchen demonstrates its fried chicken cooking capabilities during a Jan. 11 preview event. The restaurant’s official opening to the public was Jan. 12.

A famous Filipino restaurant chain has planted a new presence in Sterling Heights, and locals hope that it will make the M-59 corridor the place to “bee.” Jan. 12 was the official public opening day for the first Jollibee fast-food restaurant in Michigan. The restaurant prominently stands in Sterling Heights, near M-59/Hall Road, east of Schoenherr Road, where a Denny’s used to be. Some of the Jollibee chain’s signature offerings include “Chickenjoy” fried chicken, spaghetti, “Yumburger” burgers, peach mango pies and more. While the chain was founded in the Philippines, its first U.S. location opened in California in 1998. According to Jollibee’s website, it has over 1,500 locations worldwide, including 72 U.S. locations. Sterling Heights officials have been anticipating a Jollibee location in the city since 2021, and some officials, including the mayor and other City Council members, were invited to attend a Jan. 11 preview event at the new eatery. Crystal Roxas, who was working at the event with the promotions team for Jollibee, explained that the restaurant chain “has always been wanting to spread joy.” “And we’re very, very honored to have our first store in Michigan,” she said, “and I hope that the people from Michigan will enjoy and be happy, like Jollibee, and enjoy our fried chicken – Chickenjoy – and my personal favorite, peach mango pie.” The arrival of several new restaurants along M-59/Hall Road over the last few years, such as Portillo’s and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, has helped fulfill the vision that Sterling Heights officials have had for what they call the “Golden Corridor” along M-59. Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor told the Sentry that his city has a big Filipino community, and he called Jollibee’s concept and products interesting. “It’s really cool whenever you have a restaurant like this, the first in the state, coming like this in Sterling Heights,” he said. “It’s going to be in the Golden Corridor. This is … another example of showing that businesses See JOLLIBEE on page 6A

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Defensive switch, explosive offensive leader have Parkway Christian rolling BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

As first-year coach James Parchell pondered the possibility of taking over the head coaching job at Sterling Heights Parkway Christian girls basketball heading into this season, it was evident to him the changes that needed to be made. Aside from turning around a 6-18 team the previous season and inheriting a predominantly young roster, Parchell said that with the right changes, he felt Parkway Christian (6-1)

could turn the program around immediately. “Last year, they just did a lot of turnovers,” Parchell said. “If you look, they only lost a lot of their games last year by a few points, and I just looked at it as really just being the turnovers. We really focused on defense and not making a lot of turnovers.” Step one was switching the defensive scheme, which was a welcome change for a Parkway Christian team that is shorter in height compared to their opponents. What they lacked in height was made up See PARKWAY on page 13A

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Parkway Christian is currently 6-1 on the year and fighting for the top spot in the Michigan Independent Athletic Conference-Red league.

March court date scheduled for teacher lawsuit against WCS BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS/DETROIT — Two female Sterling Heights High School teachers who six months ago filed a lawsuit against Warren Consolidated Schools are expected to be back in court for an interim status conference March 4. The upcoming court hearing is scheduled to determine if the case will go to trial or if the litigants will agree on a settlement. On July 17 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Sterling Heights High School teachers Amy Ryntz and Ashlee Schoen filed a formal complaint against the district claiming they were discriminated against because of their gender and were deprived of employment opportunities and financial compensation. Ryntz began working for the district in January 2000 while Schoen was hired in July 2002. According to court documents, both plaintiffs were employed as contract teachers, with Ryntz primarily teaching social studies and Schoen teaching English and social studies. The lawsuit alleges that Warren Consolidated Schools discriminated against the plaintiffs by providing them with lower pay than that of their male colleagues on the basis of their gender, even though the plaintiffs performed similar duties and/or were qualified to perform such duties requiring the same skill, effort and responsibility of their male counterparts. Ryntz and Schoen also said in the lawsuit that they suffered lost earnings and earning capacity, lost career opportunities and benefits, and suffered emotional distress and mental anguish. The attorneys for the plaintiffs are Eric Stempien of Stempien Law, PLLC, in Livonia, and Nadine Dabaja, based in Dearborn. “During the course of plaintiff ’s employment, defendant continuously demonstrated preferential treatment to male teachers by providing them with opportunities for additional compensation and making frequent and disruptive changes to plaintiffs’ course schedules while maintaining those of male teachers,” the lawsuit claims. “Plaintiffs reported the preferential treatment of male teachers and lack of opportunity for additional compensation to defendants and were repeatedly ignored.” In one part of their complaint, Ryntz and Schoen said school administrators as-

signed overages to teachers, which meant that extra students are placed in a teacher’s class and teachers are provided additional compensation for the overage assignments. However, Ryntz and Schoen both claimed they “rarely received overage assignments,” which were instead given to male colleagues in their respective departments. Ryntz also said the criminal and civil law course she created and taught exclusively for many years was reassigned to a male teacher, who was also assigned overages to the course. The lawsuit also alleges that when instructors were teaching virtually and in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, school personnel “offered additional compensation to male teachers to teach an additional course during their planning period” but the “plaintiffs were never given the opportunity to receive additional compensation for teaching a course during their planning period.” The district is facing two counts of violating the Equal Pay Act of 1963, two counts of violating Title IX and two counts of violating the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. It is unclear whether or not the two teachers are still employed with Warren Consolidated Schools. District Superintendent Robert Livernois declined to comment on the lawsuit. “The district is currently in negotiation with the union representing the teachers and can provide no additional comment,” he said via email. In December 2021, the two plaintiffs met with union representatives to proclaim their complaints about “the discriminatory practices” surrounding the unequal pay and preferential treatment in the school’s social studies department. Per the lawsuit, union representatives reportedly directed the plaintiffs to the district’s former human resources director, who at the time informed the union the district did not “find validity in the depth and breadth of (the) claims.” According to the lawsuit, in December 2022, Ryntz and Schoen filed a grievance through their union against the district. If a settlement can’t be reached, the court has scheduled a jury trial to begin next year, on Jan. 10, 2025, in the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, in Detroit, before Judge Laurie J. Michelson. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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want to be in Sterling Heights; they want to be on Hall Road. It’s a great location, especially with the anticipation of what’s going on with Lakeside. … I’m hoping it’s getting to showcase Sterling Heights to a wider audience of people.” Stacy Ziarko, the president and CEO of the Connect Macomb chamber of commerce, said she has talked to people from the Filipino community, as well as people who have tried Jollibee while in Toronto or Chicago. She said they are excited to see the restaurant coming here. “They say, ‘You need to try this,’” Ziarko said. “It’s just so cool for Sterling Heights to get something with this much enthusiasm behind it.” According to a Jan. 10 Jollibee USA Facebook post, the Sterling Heights store opening promised to include prizes for the first eligible customers of the day — who spend $20 or more — each day of its first three days of operation. The prize for Jan. 12 was free Chickenjoy monthly between February 2024 and

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NATURE CENTER TO HOLD MINERAL EVENT FOR KIDS

SPECIAL-THEMED RINK NIGHTS AHEAD The Dodge Park Ice Rink, 40620 Dodge Park Road, still has a few special events left in late January and February. A 2000s-themed Glow Stick Night will be held 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27. Princess Night will be 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9, and Date Night will be 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10. General rink admission is free for residents possessing a valid ID, or $5 for nonresidents. Renting skates costs $4, and skate sharpening costs $5. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Dodge Park Ice Rink” into the search bar, or call (586) 446-2700. Check the weather hotline in advance by calling (586) 446-2711.

The Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, will host “Are You a Rockhound?” for young rock and mineral enthusiasts Jan. 27. Kids ages 3-6 will have their event 10-11 a.m., and kids ages 7-11 will have theirs 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Organizers say participants will be able to see and touch different types of minerals, get collecting tips, learn how to make crafts with them, and even take a pet rock home. Admission costs $8 for residents and $11 for nonresidents. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights. gov and typing “Are You a Rockhound?” in the search bar or by calling (586) 446-2710.

City recognizes poverty awareness month The Sterling Heights City Council passed a resolution Jan. 3 to observe January as Poverty in America Awareness Month. The resolution urges residents to learn more about poverty’s impact on the community as well as ways to boost the quality of life of people in need. The Sterling Heights CommUNITY Alliance also encourages people to donate to local nonprofits who are working to address the issue.

MSGCU credit union accepting scholarship applications

METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program now through Tuesday, Feb 27. The credit union plans to award 47 scholarships this year with 33 $2,500 scholarships going to college, trade school and continuing education students and 14 $2,000 scholarships for first responder academy students. “MSGCU was founded by teachers and we’re proud to honor our heritage by advancing educational journeys through our scholarship program,” MSGCU President and CEO Steve Brewer said in a statement from the credit union. “We’ve provided over $1.1 million in scholarships since the inception of our program 20 years ago, helping 575 recipients in the communities we serve further their educational dreams.” Scholarship applications are accepted from nonmembers, but all winners must become members of MSGCU. More information can be found at msgcu.org/scholarships.

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Pinewood Derby approaches starting line The Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, will host a Pinewood Derby Race event 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 17. The event divides participants according to age classes: 12 and younger, 13-17, and 18 and older. Admission costs $20 per resident or $26 per nonresident. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Pinewood Derby Race” in the search bar. RSVP by visiting registration.sterlingheights.gov and clicking on “Special Events” or call (586) 446-2700.

CATCH ’EM ALL AT THE LIBRARY The Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, is encouraging elementary students, tweens and teens to bring their Pokemon games, cards and other fan merchandise from the series to a “Pokemon Time” event at 6 p.m. Jan. 25. Learn more about how to register for the event by visiting shpl.net and clicking on “Programs” to see the event calendar, visit sterling-heights. events.mylibrary.digital or call (586) 446-2665.

Winning Futures looking for open space, volunteers WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS/MADISON HEIGHTS — Thirty years ago in 1994, local businessman Sam Cupp created a program called Winning Futures. Through the program, professionals from the community mentor high school students with life skills, financial literacy, job readiness training, goal setting and career exploration. Winning Futures is still going strong, and is seeking community members to help with its mission. The organization works with the following schools: Community High School, in Sterling Heights; Warren Mott High School, in Warren; Harper Woods High School, in Harper Woods; Pontiac Academy for Excellence, in Pontiac; and Cass Technical High School, Communication & Media Arts High School and Mumford High School, in Detroit. Because the program continues to expand, representatives are looking for donated office space, primarily in the Warren, Troy, Sterling Heights, Southfield, or Madison Heights area. Volunteers also are needed to assist with the Winning Futures scholarship program, and for the organization’s annual fundraising gala, Corks & Forks, on March 9 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Anyone with office space to donate and those interested in volunteering can contact Kris Marshall at Kris@WinningFutures. org. Winning Futures is also looking for donations for upcoming fundraising events, such as sports tickets, merchandise, electronics and gift cards. Contact Shernitha Gray at (586) 294-8449 or Shernitha@WinningFutures.org to make a donation or for more information.

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WCSPA to perform ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Warren Consolidated Schools Performing Arts Center, located inside Sterling Heights High School at 12901 15 Mile Road, will present “The Diary of Anne Frank” at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 and Jan. 27. The play, which takes place over two years, is based on the contents of Frank’s diary, first published in 1947. The play follows the daily life of two Jewish families — including Frank’s — as they lived in a confined warehouse attic in Amsterdam, hiding from the Nazi regime during World War II. As a young girl, Frank kept a diary of her time in the secret annex. The story is recommended for high school audiences and older. Tickets are $10 each. For tickets, visit the website wcspa.net.

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WARREN — A number of Carter Middle School students were reportedly “confused” Jan. 11 at their 2:45 p.m. dismissal time when a seventh grader began firing an airsoft gun outside on school premises. Nobody was injured. Carter is part of Warren Consolidated Schools. In an email to inquire if the airsoft gun was similar to one used in playing paintball or a replica of those used in military practices, district Superintendent Robert Livernois said, “It was neither, but more like (a) toy.” The student was suspended pending a recommendation for expulsion. On Jan. 12, Livernois issued a letter to district families about the incident. “Needless to say, this was a very poor decision. The student has been removed from school and is facing very serious discipline and criminal charges,” Livernois said

in the letter. “This was brought to our attention today, so please continue to encourage your children to share difficult information with you or a responsible adult.” Livernois couldn’t confirm if the student kept the airsoft gun in a backpack or his locker all day. The Warren Police Department declined comment on the incident. At press time, a spokesperson for the Juvenile Division of the Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said the office had not received a warrant request in the matter from the police department. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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Middle school sports — to cut, or not to cut? 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 schoolbased 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 nocut. “It’s a cut sport strictly based on roster size and what we can handle as a 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 operSee SPORTS on page 11A

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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ations, 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, swimming, 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 sea-

son 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 midJanuary.” Whatever the sport or team composition, 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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It’s not the sort of topic that takes the main stage, but the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair continues to be a success both in popularity and in keeping costs manageable, according to Sterling Heights city officials. During a Jan. 3 City Council meeting, Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool called the event a “point of pride” that makes the city a destination. He estimated that almost 150,000 people recently went to Sterlingfest, which takes place annually in July in the area of Dodge Park and the city center campus. Vanderpool said the city is already working hard to plan Sterlingfest for this upcoming summer. He called the task of organizing it a “complicated endeavor” that involves the contributions of hundreds of people. Vanderpool said Sterlingfest recently had a budget of just over $600,000 in spending. He said that, despite inflation, the event’s net cost has actually decreased over time, from $270,000 in 2008 to $227,000 in 2023. “Now you may be wondering, how in the world can your net cost be going down in light of inflation and increased wages and increased entertainment costs, and so on and so forth,” Vanderpool said. “We’ve been working really hard to reimagine, refresh, update and do all that we can to make Sterlingfest more efficient, more cost-effective.” He explained that one way the city managed to do this is by offsetting expenses with more revenue. Branches of revenue include proceeds from the beer tent, the carnival, art and food vendors’ fees, and corporate donations, he said. Vanderpool added that Sterlingfest’s revenue is now more than $400,000, and he said it included a record high year for

corporate donations of almost $140,000. He added that the event’s overtime costs for setup and takedown also slightly declined since 2008. He ultimately tabulated the event’s cost to residents at around $1.70 per person in Sterling Heights. “Think about the parties you may have: a graduation, a wedding,” he said. “You know, $1.70 per capita – not going to happen.” Vanderpool praised the partnership the city has with the Connect Macomb chamber of commerce in organizing Sterlingfest. He said Connect Macomb supplies around 125 volunteers for the event, adding that it saves the city “tens of thousands of dollars.” For its contribution, Connect Macomb gets a portion of revenue sharing through an agreement with the city. “So this is win-win for so many parties,” he added. Sterling Heights Community Relations Director Melanie Davis said after the meeting that the revenue-sharing partnership helped Connect Macomb earn $66,690 in net income from the beer pavilion, and also helped the city earn $146,381 in net income. Stacy Ziarko, Connect Macomb’s president and CEO, spoke at the meeting and called Sterlingfest one of the summer’s best weekends. “We love being a part of the festival,” Ziarko said. “Our team, you know, works each year to make it better and a little bit more efficient within the beer tent, within the carnival. And so we look forward to many more years of partnering with all of you.” Before concluding the topic, Vanderpool said the city will reveal more details about this year’s upcoming Sterlingfest in a few months. Learn more about Sterlingfest by visiting sterlingfest.info.

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with their speed, and the change from manto-man defense to zone became a smooth transition, resulting in 26.4 points per game allowed so far in comparison to the 37.5 points per game last year. “Our defense has gotten substantially better than last year,” junior Bella Flora said. “We are much better in zone. In man-toman, we would lose our guys and we would get lost. Zone is definitely our stronger defense.” Step two was limiting turnovers on the offensive end, but the offensive discrepancies were not from a place of miscommunication or poor judgment. For the Eagles, instilling confidence into each player was Parchell’s mindset on how to correct offensive miscues, and the personal growth of each player has been noticeable. A team that scored over 40 points four times in 24 games last year has already eclipsed the 40-point mark three times, including a 58-point performance in their fourth game of the season. “I think it’s really been our ability to move the ball and be more confident,” junior guard Tamerah Peterson said. “Last year, not as many people were confident, and they didn’t really want to touch the ball. They just kind of freaked out when they had the ball. This year, everyone is getting used to it. Last year, Kelsey (Smith) never wanted to drive. Now she’s driving and scoring. She’s getting way more comfortable.” Peterson has been a workhorse on both sides of the court for the Eagles, averaging nine steals a game and scoring double-digit

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ANY AND ALL WHO MAY BE INTERESTED THAT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF MACOMB, STATE OF MICHIGAN, WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON:

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS HAS ADOPTED AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF PROVIDING TEN (10) FOOT BY TWENTY-FIVE (25) FOOT PARKING SPOTS FOR THE STORAGE OF BOATS, TRAILERS, AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN THE RM-1, RM-2, AND RM-3 ZONING DISTRICTS. THE ORDINANCE ALSO REMOVES ALL REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO REGULATING SUCH VEHICLES WITHIN MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS. THE ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE EXPIRATION OF SEVEN DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE OF ADOPTION. A COPY OF THE ORDINANCE CAN BE INSPECTED OR OBTAINED FROM THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE IN CITY HALL, 40555 UTICA ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48311-8009 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. 0349-2404

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The CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON ACT 78 POLICE & FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION will be testing for the position of FIREFIGHTER to create an Eligibility List for future employment opportunities. To complete a profile and schedule a test for this position, go to the website https://www.empco. net/fts/ and follow the instructions. There is a fee to take the examination, but results of this test will be accepted by all participating fire departments in Michigan. You must complete your profile, have a current passing score and be active in the system by the end of the day on Saturday, February 17 , 2024. Applications will be accepted by the Fire Department for eligible candidates by 4 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024. At the time of submission of the application all applicants shall have the following qualifications: 1. United States Citizen 2. Attained the age of 18 3. Free of any abnormality of eyesight, and have at least 20/40 uncorrected vision and 20/30 corrected vision with adequate color and depth perception. 4. Hold a valid Michigan Driver’s (or Chauffeur’s) License and must have a good driving record. 5. High School diploma or equivalent. 6. Must pass the written examination with a minimum score of 70%. The top 5 (and ties) qualified candidates will then undergo a Chief’s evaluation for consideration of an employment offer. 7. Must have obtained either a Firefighter II Certificate and basic EMT-B license or State of Michigan Paramedics license with a current ACLS certification. Upon receiving a Conditional Offer of Employment, all applicants must have the following additional qualifications: 8. Health and physical capacity for the position for which the applicant is applying as determined by an examining physician. 9. Will be required to take a psychological exam. 10. No physical or mental disabilities that would adversely affect job performance. Firefighter applicants are required to be in possession of one of the following: a valid Fire Service Joint Labor-Management Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), as endorsed by the IAFF and the IAFC, the Army Occupational Physical Assessment Test (OPAT) or the Oakland County, MI pre-employment physical agility test. 11. Must be licensed as a Paramedic, with current ACLS Certification, as recognized by the State of Michigan and have obtained a Firefighter II certificate. Excellent working conditions, fringe benefits, opportunity for advancement. CLINTON TOWNSHIP FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION-AN EQAUL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. John Russi-Chair, Bethany Pryor, Derek Wilczynski, Kim IrvineSecretary Published: 01/24/2024 All C&G Publications

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2024, AT 6:00 P.M. IN THE CITY CENTER (CONFERENCE ROOM 106) 40555 UTICA ROAD, STERLING HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN IS A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN THAT IDENTIFIES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS FOR THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS AND CONTAINS GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN CONTAINS A ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN OUTLINING THE ACTIVITIES TO BE FUNDED WITH THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ENTITLEMENT FUNDS AND BENCHMARKS FOR MEASURING THE CITY’S PROGRESS IN MEETING THE HIGHEST PRIORITY NEEDS. THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDS UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FORMULA FOR GRANT PROGRAMS.

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STERLING HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024 MEETING TO BE HELD AT STERLING HEIGHTS CITY HALL 40555 UTICA ROAD 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEMS: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CONSIDERATIONS A. PPCM-1305 - Al Nahrain Restaurant Request for a special approval land use which would permit a sit-down and carry-out restaurant in a C-1 Local Convenience Business District and Traditional Mixed Use Development Node Overlay District. Property Address: 3905 Seventeen Mile Road Location: North side of Seventeen Mile Road, west of Ryan Road Current Zoning: C-1 Local Convenience Business District Traditional Mixed Use Development Node Overlay District B. PPCM-1306 - Dynamic Lawn Request for a special approval land use to allow storage containers as an accessory use for storage incidental to the primary use in an M-2 Heavy Industrial District. Property Address: 6450 Sims Drive Location: East of Mound Road, south of Eighteen Mile Road Current Zoning: M-2 Heavy Industrial District C. PPCM-1307 - Curious Little Minds Request for a special approval land use to permit a child daycare facility in an R-80 One-Family Residential District. Property Address: 37535 Dodge Park Location: West side of Dodge Park, between 16 and 16 ½ Mile Road Current Zoning: R-80 One Family Residential District D. PPCM-1308 – Tim Horton’s Request for a special approval land use to permit a fast-food restaurant in a C-2 Planned Comparison District. Property Address: 44805 Schoenherr Road Location: West side of Schoenherr, south of Hall Road Current Zoning: C-2 Planned Comparison District E. PSP23-0032 – Sterling Square Request for site plan approval which if granted would allow for the development of a retail center consisting of two (2) multi-tenant commercial buildings, and one (1) freestanding restaurant in a C-2 (Planned Comparison District) and Traditional Mixed Use Development Node Overlay District. Property Address: 13200 Fifteen Mile Road Location: South side of Fifteen Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road Current Zoning: C-2 (Planned Comparison District) and Traditional Mixed Use Development Node Overlay District F. PSP24-0002 – Print Shop Request for site plan review for the construction of a 3,800 square foot structure for the purpose of opening a print shop with interior storage of printed materials and office space in a C-1 Local Convenience Business District and Mound Road Innovation Support District. Property Address: 39595 Mound Road Location: West side of Mound Road, north of Seventeen Mile Road Current Zoning: C-1 (Local Convenience Business District) and Mound Road Innovation Support District. 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. January 10, 2024 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Master Land Use Plan Update 10. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 11. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETING DATE: March 13, 2024 Jake Parcell, PhD City Planner and City Development Manager THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE MEETING UPON SEVEN DAYS NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS OFFICE AT 586-446-2470. Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 01/24/2024

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During the Dec. 19 meeting, the council voted 4-3 to reject a proposed PUD project by Sterling Square LLC. The no votes came from Yanez and Councilwomen Maria Schmidt, Barbara Ziarko and Deanna Koski. Mayor Michael Taylor, Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski and Councilman Michael Radtke voted yes. The Sterling Square plan called for two multiunit retail buildings and space for two additional restaurant buildings, all of which would face the southern part of 15 Mile at 13200 15 Mile Road. Behind those commercial buildings would’ve been five twostory apartment buildings containing a total of 64 luxury units with an average monthly rent of $1,900. The proposed development would have been east of Baumgartner Park. The land is currently zoned C-2 commercial, and City Planner Jake Parcell said the proposed development would’ve affected around 9 acres, or approximately “45% of the entire site out of the floodplain.” The city’s planning office and Planning Commission recommended the project. During a presentation, Parcell called the proposal the second-least-dense proposal for a PUD or conditional rezoning since 2018, with 4.24 residential units per acre. He added that the development still keeps lots of trees and natural features, which are near the Red Run Drain. Parcell said the site is home to a landfill that was retired in the 1960s. That area would’ve been remediated prior to development, and that would’ve involved a “significant cleanup,” he said. Parcell clarified that no shovels would hit the ground unless the Michigan Depart-

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WATCH Man hospitalized after eviction from bar shed

Police went to a bar in the 43000 block of Van Dyke Avenue the night of Jan. 6 after hearing that a man was allegedly threatening to blow up a Warren homeless shelter. Police saw the man sitting in a shed by the bar with a can of beer. He reportedly smelled like alcohol and had slurred speech. Police said they learned that the man was homeless and desired to harm himself. The man reportedly blamed his lungs for being unable to do a preliminary breath test. According to police, the bar staff said the man previously had been told many times that he wasn’t allowed at the business or the shed. Police said they cuffed the man and took him to the hospital. The man was cited for trespassing as well as for drunk and disorderly behavior.

Trailer stolen from Mound business

A trailer was allegedly stolen Jan. 5 from an industrial property in the 40000 block of Mound Road, police said.

Street sign stolen from intersection

Two male suspects in a white pickup truck with tinted windows allegedly stole a street sign at the corner of 18 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue Jan. 5, police said. A witness reported to police that it was not clear whether the suspects had hit the sign first.

At the end of the Jan. 3 meeting, Koski said she agreed with Yanez over revisiting how PUDs are used, adding that years ago they were only used “in special circumstances.” Ziarko repeated her concerns over traffic in the 15 Mile-Schoenherr area and explained that multiple crashes happened there during the prior three weeks, around the holidays. “We have to look at our master plan, because we … maybe are giving developers the opinion that they can put different buildings or strip malls or whatever in places where they just don’t belong, because the traffic there is not going to be able to handle

The truck was last spotted going eastbound on 18 Mile, police said.

Market seeks to evict masked, hooded man

A grocery store in the 34000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, between 14 Mile and 15 Mile roads, reportedly sought police help Jan. 6 in evicting a male suspect who didn’t want to leave and who allegedly had been seen shoplifting there. The suspect was reportedly around 60 years old and wore a mask and a hood. He carried a cane and a black bag. The man apparently had left by the time police arrived.

percentage of that property is developed as residential,” Taylor said. Frank Jajou, the owner of Sterling Square LLC, confirmed to the Sentry Jan. 19 that his company has a plan moving ahead. “We are going forward with another proposal,” Jajou said. “It will be all commercial. We’ve already submitted documents to let them know.” Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.

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available to people who want to live here.” At the end of the Dec. 19 meeting, Taylor said he was frustrated and concluded that the council is sending a message that new apartments are unwelcome in the city. “What you end up having is somebody who’s spending considerable time and money and energy and resources going through our Planning Department, hearing yes, yes, yes, yes, yes – you know, getting encouragement,” Taylor said. “And then they get here, and they’re denied. “And as somebody in business, I can tell you ... this is no way to run a city. It’s no way to treat developers. It’s no way to treat people

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it,” Ziarko said. In response to the other comments, Taylor said he didn’t think the city should “just scrap PUDs.” He said the rejected PUD development had a mixed-use component with some low-density apartments and green space. He added that the developer now has the right to make the whole space commercial. “And we’ve known, we’ve heard from developers and traffic experts in the past … if they develop it commercially only, the traffic is going to be greater than if a large

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Police are looking for a suspect who reportedly stole 43 hats from Dick’s Sporting Goods, 13000 Hall Road, Jan. 5. The suspect allegedly grabbed the hats – described as Detroit Lions winter caps and beanies – from a shelf, exited the front entrance without paying, and got away in a black pickup truck that had tinted windows. The hats were worth a total of $1,344, police said. Anyone who has more information about these events or general suspicious happenings is encouraged to call the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800. — Eric Czarnik

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office was scheduled to give a longer presentation on voting at the Sterling Heights Community Center Jan. 18, after press deadline. “So because we have all of these overwhelming changes, it’s hard for voters to kind of comprehend or grasp all of the different options that you have now,” Ryska said. “We, as election administrators, deal with this on a daily basis, and there’s still so many changes. We’re still trying to grasp all the changes.” The closest upcoming election day is for the presidential primary races Feb. 27. Under the new elections system, early voting takes place over nine days before an election, including weekends, Ryska said. She said early voting will take place at the city’s Election Center, located at the side entrance of the Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17-25. She added that early voters can now place their ballot “directly into a tabulator rather than just in an envelope to be counted on election day.” Another recent change to election law, the clerk explained, allows residents to fill out an application to be put on a “permanent bal-

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Taxes, fees and port expenses of up to $404.53 per person are additional and subject to change.

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*Prices are per person, cruse only, based on double occupancy and in U.S. dollars. All itineraries are subject ton change without notice. Prices are subject to availability and change without notice. Certain restrictions apply. ©2023 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships’ registry: The Bahamas. 23009061 • 5/18/2023

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Autos Wanted

Auctions

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586.206.1437 8451 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

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Electrical

Gutters

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The Only Master-Certified! Multi-Service-House Cleaning-Specialist! 30th-year/experience Wall/washing/windows, more services offered. Clean/Trustworthy Registered/Insured

CLEANING LADY

with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.

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Master Electricians

Dr. Electric

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Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.

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Garage Door Service

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CALL JAMES THE DOORMAN at

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REPLACES: Toilets, Bath Sink/Kitchen Faucets, Garbage Disposal, Ceiling-Fan, Light Fixtures GUTTERS Remove Ice Dams Storm Damage ROOF Snow Removal Leaks/Shingles

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Plumbing

Roofing

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Financing Available

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MICHAEL NORTON BUILDERS INC.

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ELITE TREE SERVICE

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WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE WE ARE THE COMMUNITY! Robin M. Sales Rep.

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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

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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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Walking group: Hosted by Troy Historic Village, 5 p.m., Donovan Park, 11550 Clinton River Road in Sterling Heights, troyhistoricvillage.org/ programs/walking-group, (248) 524-3570

JAN. 27

Comedy for a Cause: Featuring Andrew Stanley, also live music, supports Abigayle ministries, 7-8:30 p.m., Hope Community Baptist Church, 42259 Hayes Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 247-2002

FEB. 2

Little Saplings: Storytime, sensory activities, crafts and outdoor exploration for ages 3-5, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, register at (586) 446-2710

FEB. 15

BYO (Bring Your Own) Book Club: Part discussion of favorite books, part social hour for adults, 6-7 p.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665

FEB. 17

Board Gaming Meet Up: Free event for ages 14 and older, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665

ONGOING

Widowed Friends dancing: Every Tuesday, doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m., Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936

Ice skating: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, noon-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, special events include 2000s Glow Stick Night 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27, Princess Night 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 and Date Night 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, sterlingheights.gov/1650/Dodge-Park-Ice-Rink

Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495

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

Morning Movies: 10 a.m. Feb. 8 (“Till”), March 14 (“The Whale”) and April 11 (“Everything Anywhere All At Once”), Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665

Sterling Speakers Toastmasters: Meetings at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, virtual and in person, room 102 at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, sterlingspeakers.org, vppr@sterlingspeakers.org, (586) 221-0405

Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net

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EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H OF T E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY E WE 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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