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Mayor undertakes ‘listening tour’ to hear from residents BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Warren Mayor Lori Stone started her five-event “listening tour” Jan. 10 in City Council District 2 at the

Fitzgerald Public Schools Neigebaur Administration Building where residents shared their comments, concerns and suggestions on that evening’s topic of economic development. The first panel consisted of Stone, Dis-

trict 1 Warren City Councilwoman Melody Magee, District 4 City Councilman Gary Boike, and District 5 City Councilman Henry Newnan. They were joined by Warren Downtown Development Authority and Tax Increment Finance Authority Director

Tom Bommarito, Dylan Clark of the city’s Community and Economic Development Department, and Oscar Zamora of the city’s DDA board. The panelists were given a legal pad, See LISTENING on page 5A

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RIGHT: Spoken word artist Alexis Hurley gives an inspiring speech about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan.15 at Warren City Hall. ABOVE: The Life Application Ministries Christian Church Youth Praise Team sings about love at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration with the theme “Shifting the Climate — Focus on Love” on Jan. 15 at Warren City Hall. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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WARREN — Elected officials, clergy, educators, students and the community filled Warren City Hall’s atrium on Jan. 15 to celebrate the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., whose life of love through service continues to empower and advance generations. The theme of the event was “Shifting the Climate — Focus on Love.” Encompassed in the power of love was service unto others, love through justice, excellence, education and achievement, empowered voices and an empowered vote. On many of the audio presentations, King can be heard urging those who came to see him speak to vote. Many of the speakers in attendance at Warren’s event encouraged the audience to do the same. The program combined great audio orations of King, dynamic speakers and delightful children. “Now we got to get this thing right. What is needed is a realization that power without love is reckless and abusive and that love without power is sentimental and anemic. Power at its best is love, implement-

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The Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum’s fleet of vintage military vehicles was moved to secure indoor storage space owned by Koucar Management in January.

Construction continues on new Regina athletic field BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — Piles of dirt and bulldozers occupy the field right now, but in time, Regina High School will have a brand-new athletic complex. In October, the school community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of construction for the Diane Laffey Athletic Field & Complex. The new complex will be located behind the high school building. Plans include a synthetic turf field, eight tennis courts, an eight-lane track, a junior varsity practice field, and track and field event areas. The Diane Laffey Athletic Field & Complex will also have an official entrance and ticket booth, bleachers, a press box, outdoor restrooms and concessions, a parking lot update and storage facilities. The school hasn’t had an athletic complex since moving in 2007 from its Harper Woods location to the current building at 13900 Masonic Blvd. “Regina is continuously investing in its infrastructure to continue to lead as a college preparatory high school of choice in the east tri-county region with a thriving, diverse enrollment of young women,” Regina President Mary Treder Lang said via email. “It is an investment in the future of girls, women in sports and our community.” Diane Laffey Regina High School Athletic Director Emily Frikken, who is a 2009 graduate of the all-girls Catholic school, said the complex will be built in three phases. Phase one will include construction of the tennis courts. Construction on phase one See FIELD on page 9A

PICTURED TOP: Construction continues on the Diane Laffey Athletic Field & Complex at Regina High School in Warren. The new complex, named after retired Athletic Director Laffey, second from right, will include a synthetic turf field, eight tennis courts, a track, bleachers, a press box, outdoor restrooms and concessions. Photo provided by Regina High School

Military museum’s vintage vehicles have a new home BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnewsc.com

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 everySee MUSEUM on page 20A

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and many could be seen taking copious notes. “I took five legal pages of notes,” Newnan said. “Our task was to stay quiet and just listen. I think some of the citizens stated they were not ready for that. They didn’t know what was being asked of them. They thought they were going to ask us questions. Instead, I listened.” The mayor further explained. “The purpose of it (the listening tour) is for residents’ voices to be heard by decisionmakers,” Stone said. The mayor continued. “It’s very powerful for residents’ voices to be heard. Leaders can want to jump in and answer questions or contribute their thoughts but that can become a distraction or a disruption,” Stone said. “Residents expressed their pleasure for this opportunity to share their thoughts.” The panel listened. Residents had a maximum of three minutes each to talk to the panel for the scheduled two-hour event. The speakers addressed a myriad of topics from blight, the master plan, small business growth, water treatment and a host of things that directly or indirectly related to economic development. The session lasted about an hour and then the meeting concluded. At times, it was difficult to hear those addressing the panel. Some who came with comments and concerns were spoken to after the meeting to add clarity to what they said. Among those who shared economic development ideas was former Warren City Councilman Garry Watts, who served a term from 2019 to 2023 representing District 4 and is a former member of the Warren Tax Increment Finance Authority’s board. “No one wants to go to a five-star hotel and have to drive through blight and crime,” said Watts, addressing plans to build a proposed “town center.” “If you don’t fix the

‘Listening tour’ dates and topics Wednesday, Jan. 31 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Warren Mott High School cafeteria 3131 12 Mile Road Topic: Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 3 Noon to 2 p.m. Macomb Community College John Lewis Student Event Center (Building K) 14500 12 Mile Road Topic: Environmental Sustainability Wednesday, Feb. 7 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Warren Woods Administrative Building Community Room 12900 Frazho Road Topic: Roads and Infrastructure problems around it, you’re not going to be successful.” According to Watts, economic development involves bringing in and recruiting new business to the city — manufacturing, dining, retail and others — in addition to marketing what the city already has. Watts, along with others who spoke, said Warren needs more walkable dining, shopping, and retail. Many of the sidewalks are in disrepair. The trees have not been trimmed and hang low, impeding walking on the sidewalks, said Watts. Others expressed their ideas about economic development. “I applaud the mayor for having a listening tour and really listening to what the residents have to say and their concerns and their thoughts regarding how to move the city forward,” said Jocelyn Howard, a former president of the Warren Planning Commission. “I still want to reiterate the fact that we do have a document in place called the masSee LISTENING on page 6A

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ter plan that does address some of the issues and some of the development paths forward that the city can take. I believe it is important we revisit that plan.” Howard added, “The master plan is the blueprint by which any developer would come in and have to operate within that space.” The plan covers historical landmarks, park improvements, land use, roadways and environmental issues, all of which have an effect on economic development. “In larger developing cities, a lot of times they don’t try to recreate the wheel,” Howard said. She said they look at cities that have had success and invite them to the table, and that they incorporate best practices for what was successful and mitigation strategies for what was problematic. Howard and others in attendance referred to small businesses as the “heartbeat” of major cities and mentioned utilizing underused space on the south side of Warren. “We have a lot of abandoned buildings and property where we can launch an entre-

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WARREN — Warren Community Emergency Response Team member John Napolitano died Jan. 13 after succumbing to health issues. “This is truly a loss to our team and community,” said Warren CERT Director Michael Riley. “John had become part of our CERT family, and his legacy will live on through our memories.” Napolitano joined the CERT team in September 2020. According to a team statement, he understood the mission, embraced the culture, gave his all, and became an integral part of the organization’s success. His dedication led to him serving more hours than any other member in 2023. As a result, he earned three awards: for serving 75-plus hours, outstanding participation for most hours served during planned events, and outstanding participation for top hours. To honor his memory and continue his legacy, the Warren CERT team will start the “Napolitano Award,” which will be awarded to the member with the highest number of volunteer hours per year. Condolences can be sent to the Warren CERT Facebook page at facebook.com/wrncert or to mriley@warrencert.org. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. Training programs include fire safety and light search and rescue.

WSO celebrates 50th Anniversary with Black and White Gala

WARREN — The Warren Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 50 years of exposing school children to the classics and building generations of classical musical lovers with a Black and White Gala Jan. 25 at The Gazebo Banquet Center in Warren. The WSO was born after the string instrument program was cut from a local school district’s budget in the early 1970s, according to Warren Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Joyce Russell. “To this day, we work to be an accessible and affordable cultural gem for Warren and its surrounding communities. Our mission continues to include exposing school-aged children to cultivate a new generation of classical music lovers,” Russell said. Andrew Neer is the new conductor and music director for the 50th season. “The WSO’s musicians and I are honored to follow in the steps of the original conductor, the infamous Dr. David Daniels,” Neer said. “Dr. Daniels conducted the WSO for three decades and his music books are the gold standard performance manual. So to celebrate 50 years of the fruits of his and the board’s labors is just an incredible credit to the great community of Warren.” The Gazebo is located at 31104 Mound Road. The gala will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting warrensymphonyorchestra.com or calling the WSO’s office at (586) 754-2950.

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stood out to him at the celebration. “I was almost in tears as they talked about God. As we honor MLK on this day, it’s all about love, service and justice. And ensure that everybody has a voice, that everybody is heard, that everybody means something and is worth something. It’s a good reminder to young people, you can change the world.” Warren Mayor Lori Stone shared one of her favorite quotes by King: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Stone said the greatest gift she received was the gift of unconditional love from her parents. She recited the Bible’s 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. “Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It does not (inaudible). It does not dishonor others. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered. It keeps no record of wrong. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” The mayor continued. “I carry this message into my life of public service.” Stone said. She spoke of acts of hate, injustice and intolerance in Warren. “We will not allow these acts to define us,” Stone said. She also spoke about terms that were used to describe Warren. “I had never heard the terminology ‘a sundown town’ until I was well into adulthood,” Stone said. “I could not grasp the reluctance of some of my friends to even consider moving into Warren, even recently. Until we name a problem, we cannot change it.” Gathered at the MLK celebration was a “melting pot” of community, cultures, religions and races. “Coming from a community that has such a bad reputation when it comes to racism in the city, I wanted to show people that is a small number,” said Jacqueline Kelly. “This is what Warren looks like. It’s diverse. It’s everyone coming together for one common goal, and that is love, and to make sure our city is well taken care of. And I believe the people who have been elected will do just that, so I will always be supportive of them.” “I am just amazed at all of these amazing folks. It’s a melting pot here. It’s not just one race here. It’s all over the place here,” McKinney said. “I just love it.” Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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LEFT: Warren Lincoln junior Chris Morgan puts up a shot during Lincoln’s 65-35 win over Romeo on Jan. 18 at Romeo High School. ABOVE: Warren Lincoln senior Kimari Barden controls the ball. Photos by Erin Sanchez

Lincoln basketball vying for state championship run

Center Line boys basketball team working as one towards goal BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

WARREN — The goal was plain and simple for Warren Lincoln basketball last season — Breslin Center or bust. Michigan State University’s basketball court is home to the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s state semifinals and finals matchups for both the boys and girls, and with heavy aspirations came heartbreak as Lincoln fell to Warren Michigan Collegiate 60-55 in the Division 2 district championship game, coming up short of a trip to East Lansing. Returning primarily the same core who helped Lincoln coast to a 19-5 record and a Macomb Area Conference Gold league title, head coach Wydell Henry said his team focused on a new path this season. “I felt like as a coach, I didn’t do the right fight for that game (Michigan Collegiate),” Henry said. “Coming back with eight returning guys, it was basically the same mentality that last year was with Breslin or bust, but this year, it’s state championship or bust. That’s our goal, that’s what we’re working for and working towards, and that’s what I’m hoping we can accomplish this year.” From day one in the offseason, Lincoln focused on improving every facet of their game with summer camps at various universities including Kent State, Michigan, Bowling Green and Grand Valley. College camps tend to feature some of the best competition in the state, allow-

CENTER LINE — There weren’t many words that could describe Center Line’s 7030 loss in the first round of districts to Warren Michigan Collegiate. The Panthers were one of the hottest teams in the state with a 14-2 stretch before the playoffs with a Macomb Area Conference Bronze league title to their name, spearheaded by a perfect 10-0 league record, but a team that prided itself on defense and physicality all season was strong-armed in their first state tournament matchup. “It was a toughness thing,” Center Line coach Derrick Walton said. “They actually, in my terms, punked us. They were more tough than us, and they took some things away from us that we were pretty good at.” Graduating the majority of their 20222023 team, the only thing that seemed to surround Center Line was questions. How would the young players step up after playing behind a senior-heavy group, how would the defensive unit look, but more importantly, how would Center Line respond to their state tournament showing?

See LINCOLN on page 20A

See CENTER LINE on page 26A

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

ABOVE: Center Line junior Caleil Spencer controls the ball during a matchup against Madison Heights Lamphere on Jan. 16 at Lamphere High School. TOP: Center Line junior Terez Holmes looks to make a pass to teammate Jordan Zeigler (#10) during a 55-50 win over Madison Heights Lamphere on Jan. 16 at Lamphere High School. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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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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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 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 18A

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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AgeWays is Still Your First Stop for Resources for Seniors and Family Caregivers

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new name and a new logo. The organization is now known as AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services, or AgeWays for short. The agency chose AgeWays because it better reflects its mission: Helping older adults age in the ways they choose and giving the tools to

The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is now AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services! New Name. Same great people. Same great programs.

family caregivers to support those choices. It is also easier to remember and to pronounce. “I’m hoping our new name opens up a new level of awareness and we draw many more people to our agency looking for services and direction,” says Michael Karson, CEO and President of AgeWays. “We are looking forward to serving older adults and family caregivers with innovative programming and services for the next 50 years.” AgeWays offers person-centered resources, services, and programs ranging from respite care to homebound meals to transportation and Medicare counseling for residents in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. AgeWays’ free classes and seminars support the emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being of older adults and family caregivers where they are.

AgeWays is also a reliable ally on the local, state, and federal levels. Its advocacy team works closely with elected officials and community foundations to bolster home-based services, to boost pay for home health aides, and to support family caregivers.

One of the more pressing national and local issues is the shortage of paid and unpaid caregivers. Using its expertise in helping the most vulnerable populations, AgeWays has added important new initiatives to support family caregivers: The Respite Services Voucher program provides up to $575 per year family to hire a temporary caregiver for their loved one. Trualta is an online educational platform with a treasure trove of content that covers almost every challenge that faces family caregivers.

Area Agencies on Aging were established in the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1973 to help older Americans and their caregivers live quality lives with independence and dignity. AgeWays was formed a year later—in 1974—as the Area Agency on Aging 1-B. Although it now has a new name, AgeWays remains an Area Agency on Aging, drawing its funding from a combination of federal OAA and state Health and Human Services dollars. It is one of 16 in the state and 622 nationwide. It remains the largest such Area Agency on Aging in Michigan. The organization’s website address is now AgeWays.org. You can learn more about the organization’s new name at AgeWays.org/NewName. To learn more about AgeWays’ programs, call 800-852-7795, a number that remains as a trusted source of information for older adults and caregivers.

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Community Choice Foundation: 2024 Scholarship Program now open to applicants

Education costs are steadily on the rise, making it increasingly challenging for prospective students to pursue their goals. Community Choice Foundation, the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union, is currently accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program to help offset rising tuition costs for students of all ages. Community Choice believes the pursuit of an education holds immense value, extending far beyond academic achievement. It’s a gateway to personal development, equipping individuals with the tools necessary to navigate and contribute effectively to the world. In an era where knowledge and skills are the currencies of success, education becomes a crucial investment in the future. It fosters critical thinking, enhances social awareness and promotes lifelong learning — skills that are indispensable in today’s fastpaced, ever-changing landscape. Each year, Community Choice Foundation grants 25 scholarships totaling $100,000 to students across the state. These scholarships are available for those seeking to further their instate education at universities, through skilled trade programs or within continuing education courses. The scholarships are available to both credit union members and non-members in Michigan who are planning to attend Michigan-based educational institutions. The program’s impact is far-reaching, with previous scholarship recipients hailing from diverse areas across metro Detroit and the communities of Warren, Roseville and Southfield. “Last year, we had 2,500 applicants for our Scholarship Program,” said Kevin McAlpine, executive director, Community Choice Foundation. “This remarkable level of interest demon-

strates the program’s significant impact and the growing recognition of its benefits within each community.” Scholarships are awarded to students based on their academic performance and community involvement. Applicants are also required to submit a short video and essay describing how they plan to continue making a positive impact in their community and Michigan throughout their career. To qualify, applicants must live in Michigan, plan on attending a Michigan college or university and pledge to stay in Michigan after graduation or completion of their education program. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required as well as a demonstrated commitment to volunteerism or public service. Recipients are encouraged but do not have to be members of Community Choice Credit Union. “Our scholarship recipients are not just required to excel academically, but also to actively contribute to their local communities through volunteering and civic participation,” McAlpine added. Since 2009, the Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships statewide. This year’s scholarships include: $5,000 awards for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college in Michigan; continuing education scholarships — with amounts ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the chosen program and available funds at the time of awarding; and $2,500 scholarships to students seeking vocational training or certification through accredited programs. “When a student receives a scholarship, they are pledging to use their education to Give Big™ in Michigan by living and working in the state after graduating or completing their vocational training,” McAlpine said. A strong commitment to Give Big™ is essential for individuals who aspire to further their education at a Michigan college, university or trade school. It is crucial that each recipient’s commitment extend beyond academic endeavors. Individuals must not only embrace the cred-

it union ethos of “people helping people,” but also demonstrate this through volunteer efforts in schools and communities. Additionally, applicants must submit a PDF copy of their completed FAFSA, which highlights their household income and gives the foundation an understanding of their financial needs. “It’s also beneficial to mention a teacher or leader who can attest to the applicant’s character, contributions and ability to make a difference,” McAlpine explained. Lastly, a commitment to the future of the state of Michigan is imperative. This is exhibited by choosing to stay in Michigan, joining the workforce and contributing to communities in an effort to uphold and enrich the state. McAlpine added: “A healthy state economy includes talented, passionate workers in a variety of fields — from medical professionals to accountants, to teachers and electricians — and we’re committed to helping young people achieve their dreams. By supporting students financially, it enables them to focus on their studies and personal growth without the burden of financial constraints. This support is not just an investment in the individual but a contribution to the broader community and the state of Michigan, as these educated individuals are likely to become the next leaders, innovators and change-makers. We recognize the tremendous number of opportunities and various paths available to students who are committed to achieving their career goals and contributing to our great state. It’s one of the many reasons we have expanded this scholarship program in recent years.” Applications are being accepted through February 29, 2024. To learn more about Community Choice Foundation’s scholarship program or start an application, visit www.communitychoicecu.com/scholarships. Recipients will be named by April with an awards ceremony taking place in May. 0016-2404

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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 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 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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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST FOR THE FEBRUARY 27, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 AT 11:00 A.M., IN THE DAVID W. HANSELMAN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 7070 E. TEN MILE RD, CENTER LINE, MICHIGAN. THE PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST IS CONDUCTED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE COMPUTER PROGRAM USED TO RECORD AND COUNT THE VOTES CAST AT THE ELECTION MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF STATE LAW.

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/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. — Maria Allard

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ing teams to have an idea of how their team matches up against the field. After suffering the state tournament loss, Lincoln junior Markus Blackwell said the team gave the offseason everything they had. “The offseason was tough because after we lost, we felt like we were ready to get back out there again,” Blackwell said. “I feel like us losing that game made us hungrier for this year and what’s to come. Playing against great competition and working hard all summer just prepared us for real games.” The summer preparation paid off early as Lincoln, currently ranked No. 2 in Division 2 according to MHSAA and No. 6 in The D Zone 100, has jumped out to an 8-2 record with their only two losses coming to ranked Division 1 opponents Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (No. 1) and Port Huron Northern (No. 14). Junior guard Moses Blackwell, who is the twin brother of Markus, has shined this season, especially when Lincoln needed him most. Markus Blackwell, a Division 2 all-state

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thing 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

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honoree last season, broke his wrist on Dec. 2 in a matchup against Grosse Pointe South. Blackwell was sidelined for the month of December and just got his cast removed, but his twin brother didn’t lose a step as he’s hit big shot after big shot throughout the season. “I went to him (Moses) when it (Markus’ injury) happened and said, ‘Hey, this is the chance you got to show everybody that you’re just as good as your brother and the offers you got aren’t a fluke and you deserve it,’ and he’s been playing really well,” Henry said. It was the adversity Moses needed to improve as a player and the adversity Lincoln needed to improve as a team, and they’ve held their own with the best teams in the country without their all-state guard. “It was a chance for other guys to step up, and I’m just excited about that,” Henry said. “You have to go through adversity to be a champion, and I think having him sit out and losing someone who everyone says is our best player, we were still able to get wins. We played Orchard Lake (St. Mary’s) to the wire without him, so I think guys are starting to believe more in themselves.” Seniors Kimari Barden (guard), Timarion Minor (forward), Rashid Clements

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 capital of the world, people have a real love affair with the vehicles.” Within the next year, the museum hopes to acquire a Michigan-built Sherman tank and other items, said Cleaver. Negotiations are underway. “We’re looking for volunteers and contractors to help us with the needs of (the) museum building,” said Cleaver. “People who have an interest in donating military vehicles, we gladly accept those.” Those interested in volunteering or donating can contact Cleaver at (586) 4639400.

In the Jan. 10 edition of the Warren Weekly, in a story on page 5A under the headline “Better living conditions sought for mobile home park’s residents,” a quote from state Sen. Stephanie Chang that said, “Unfortunately, communication between residents and the property management company has come to a complete stop,” should have indicated the quote was in reference to the Jeffersonian apartment building in Detroit.

Jr. (guard), and Jamari Culliver (guard) have all progressed this year as returning veterans for Lincoln. Barden is a defensive-minded player with a natural IQ for the game of basketball, but Henry said it’s his selflessness that makes Barden an efficient player. “That kid is playing exceptionally well,” Henry said. “Right now, he’s one of our heartbeats. Defensively, he checks anybody’s best player, he rebounds, and he’s selfless. He doesn’t care about scoring a lot of points. He just wants to see us win.” Defense is the heart of Lincoln’s identity, and every player on the roster understands their role and the emphasis Henry places on a physical brand of basketball. Lincoln currently allows the sixth-lowest points defensively (46.9) out of 36 teams in the Macomb Area Conference. “We don’t want teams to get over 50,” Henry said. “I tell my guys the speed limit on Nine Mile and Van Dyke is 50. They may have a quarter where they get 13, but we want 10 a quarter. That’s the mindset of us, and our guys are buying into it.”

Lincoln has held teams under 50 six times this season in nine matchups. Henry and company are currently 5-1 and tied for the top spot in their first season in the MAC White after winning the MAC Silver and Gold the past two seasons, respectively. “We’ve been working to try and compete with the best,” Henry said. While league play has been Lincoln’s bread and butter the past few seasons, the district stage is still a mountain Lincoln will need to climb in order to reach the Breslin Center. More than half the season still remains, but Lincoln is playing like a team worthy of the No. 2 spot in the rankings, and will only be stronger once Markus Blackwell returns to the lineup. “We just want to stay together on the court,” Markus Blackwell said. “I feel like we’re the best team in the state when we are all on the same page, so I think that’s the most important thing. We all want to win, but we just need to put it together and stay with each other no matter what happens.”

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Council discusses homeless situation, impact on local library BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — The Warren City Council met for its first session of 2024 on Jan. 9 and discussed a myriad of issues, including Warren’s homeless population and its impact on the Burnette Branch Library. According to the discussion at the meeting, Motor City Mitten Mission provides nighttime temporary shelter for the homeless; however, the unhoused participants of the program must leave during the day. As a result, many of the participants have been going to the Burnette Library. Council Secretary Mindy Moore, representing District 3, said she first became aware of this issue when library staff contacted council on Oct. 23, complaining that having so many homeless people at the library impeded some of the other activities at the branch. Earlier this year, Councilwoman Melody Magee, of District 1, and Councilman Henry Newnan, of District 5, visited the Burnette Library to use its services. The two were met with the same complaints by library staff. “It does seem to be an ongoing problem. Three of us have heard about the problems (and) complaints,” said Moore. “We would like a resolution.” Moore further explained. “We have an obligation to take care of our most vulnerable population,” Moore said. “We should find a decent, acceptable place for them to go when they are released. There should be some kind of plan of action,

how that’s dealt with.” Issues related to the homeless at the library, according to Newnan, include a lack of proper hygiene, mental illness and the number of homeless people at the library, which impeded some of the children’s programs, which were canceled. “We care about the people in the shelters. We want them warm and taken care of and (have) a place to go. But we also have city operations that need to go forward,” Moore said. After the council meeting Newnan said, “They’re good librarians but if someone needed mental health help, they (the librarians) wouldn’t be able to provide it. Many of the people have no particular mental health problem at all. They are just in a state of financial lack.” Among the suggestions were mobile showers and the use of Owen Jax Community Center as a place for the homeless to go during the day. According to some council members, the center is not used much. “Quite a few of the homeless in Warren are veterans,” Newnan said. “I believe veterans should be treated very well.” Moore made a request to send the issue to the administration. The council was in support. “Maybe they can work with the community and come up with a plan that would be acceptable to everybody,” Moore said. Warren Mayor Lori Stone later said she believes public places are for the entire community. “Our libraries are often sought out as a place of refuge from the elements, a place to warm up, a place to utilize the facilities, and they’re public facilities,” Stone said. “I lead from public facilities being available to the public. It has been flagged for me that odor has been an issue. So I am exploring with library leadership ways that we can help.”

Stone was a member of the Poverty and Homeless Caucus as a member of the Michigan Legislature and says it is an issue that is close to her heart. According to the mayor, she has worked with larger structural solutions. She has heard from experts in the field as well as people who are providers for homeless and food-insecure people. “It is a pretty complicated conversation on approaches. There are both short-term and long-term solutions that need to be considered,” Stone said. “It is part of my overall priorities. We do not have a game plan in place yet, but it is definitely a focus going forward.” Calls to Motor City Mitten Mission were not returned at press time.

Residents request resolution for war in Gaza

During the audience participation portion of the meeting, nearly 20 people requested an immediate resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. Council members indicated they received letters and emails about the issue. City Council President Angela Rogen-

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sues was absent for the Jan. 9 meeting. Magee, the council’s vice president, conducted the meeting and responded to their request. “Thank you, everyone, for your presence this evening and opening up about your pain in Gaza. I hear you. I empathize with you. And I am truly grateful for each one of you. Your sentiments resonate deeply with me as well,” Magee said. “I am your city council (member), one of seven. And I am sure you know that we all care about what is happening. But I wanted to let you know, although we do not have a resolution at this time, we wanted to make sure that we stated that we have to go through the legalities in order to move forward. I have been working with Rebeka Islam. She has kept me updated with what is going on, and we will definitely get back with you in the coming day,” Magee said.

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Carter student suspended after firing airsoft gun after school BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

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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According to Moore, every government body should have a person who is responsible for ADA compliance with ordinances and regulations, although the titles may vary. Moore said the resident was instructed to call various departments and each department said they did not handle that. As a result, Moore said she would make a request to the administration to announce the name of the person who handles ADA compliance and to put that information in a conspicuous place on the front page of the city’s website. The council agreed unanimously. Warren Mayor Lori Stone said, “In the previous administration, the ADA compliance person fell under the title of the human resources director. Currently we are in transition and looking for a new human resources director.” The previous human resources director was George Dimas, who lost his bid for mayor to Stone. “Although that position is in transition, it does not mean we do not have it (ADA compliance). We still have accessibility and accommodations being made for our residents with disabilities,” Stone said. Stone added, “I make my office available if people reach out and need accommo-

dations.” Communications Director Clarissa Cayton provided a link to ADA information on the city’s website at cityofwarren.org/ how_do_i/americans-with-disabilities-adaissues/. “I really encourage residents to reach out directly to us so we can partner with them and make sure we have a clear understanding as to what the expectation is,” Stone said.

Virginia Ann Mackey Virginia Ann Mackey, 74, beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Mackey, Jr., passed away on what would have been their 56th wedding anniversary, Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Greenville, SC. Born in Mount Clemens, MI, she was a daughter of the late Lorne and Helen (Lanko) Eagle. Virginia worked for Kroger Grocers for many years before retiring as a manager. She was a loving wife and mother who brought great joy to her home and often prioritized the needs of others before her own. Virginia is survived by her only daughter, Theresa A. Sauter of Greenville, SC; two cherished grandsons, Trevor Sauter (Jamal) and Ryan Sauter; a brother, Daniel Eagle; a brother-in-law, Robert Peterson; several nieces and nephews; as well as many beloved friends. In addition to her husband of 43 years, Virginia was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Frederick Sauter, Jr.; two sisters, Patricia Peterson and May Byrd; and her husband, Jack Byrd. A private service will be held in the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville where Virginia and Charles will be laid to rest together. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Vets Returning Home, 17955 E 11 Mile Rd., Roseville, Michigan 48066 or online by visiting https://www.vetsreturninghome.org/. Favorite memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com

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LaMar D. Lemmons

Age: 69 Occupation: Policy Consultant Municipality of residence: Detroit For how long: No answer given. Online campaign information: returnlamarlemmons.com/ Education: University of Wisconsin Bowhay institute for legislative leadership. MASB Master level certification, Michigan State University training and Ferris State training on legislative budgeting. Detroit Public schools k-12 Finney high school Mississippi Industrial college, liberal Arts. Previously and currently held elected offices: Representative in State Legislature 1999-2006, Library Commissioner Detroit Public Library, President/Member Lemmons Detroit Public School District Board, Democrat Precinct Delegate. Top goals: Repeal and eliminate the retirement tax. Expand the eligibility of home repair grants for seniors and low to moderate income families. Mandate home and auto insurance rate reduction by tying rates exclusively to claims made and driving records. Mandate physical sovereignty for health and reproductive decisions. Mandate just compensation for documented criminal acts and civil rights violations. Redraft and restrict the Emergency Manager Law. End gerrymandering and mandate constitutional compliance with the 14th amendment. Democrat

Suzanne Ostosh

Age: 62 Occupation: Executive Director of Harvest Time Christian Fellowship Municipality of residence: Warren Resident For how long: I have lived in Warren for over 3 years. Online campaign information: VoteSue@ Ostosh.com Education: I have attended SC4 and Macomb Community College. I have owned 4 businesses in Warren, North and South End. I have Championed a

law in Lansing in 2015 to reduce landfills and provide good and nutritious food to people who go hungry every day. I currently run the largest food pantry through Macomb County food Ostosh bank. Serving 6,800 people per month. Previously and currently held elected offices: I am not a career politician; my career is to serve. Top goals: Create affordable housing programs for stabilization of the families. Improve the education opportunities of children, increasing the number of graduates. Create safe environments for children after school, rec centers and parks. Incentives for job creation for higher paying jobs with living wages. Clean water and energy. Reducing taxes for our seniors and lowincome families.

serve in the seat in the Michigan Legislature vacated by Democrat Lori Stone when she was elected mayor of Warren in November. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. The answers are printed verbatim.

the House. I will work to help families to be financially successful, invest in our teachers and students, put money back into the pockets of our seniors, and bring resources back home to our district. Republican

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Curtiss Ostosh

Age: 61 Occupation: Senior Pastor, Harvest Time Christian Fellowship Municipality of residence: Warren resident For how long: More than 15 years Online campaign information: Facebook, CurtissOstoshforStateRepresentative

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The University of Notre Dame Folk Choir performs a special concert Jan. 9 at De La Salle Collegiate High School in Warren. The Folk Choir serves the University of Notre Dame as one of its principal liturgical choirs, singing every Sunday during the academic year at the noon liturgy in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the college, located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Partnership called a win for Center Line, Army and contractors CENTER LINE — A public-to-public partnership between the city of Center Line and the U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Tank Arsenal in Warren reportedly will save the Army nearly $1 million and will earn the city more than $150,000 in administrative fees. On Jan. 10, after more than three years of discussions and navigating through what the parties called “government red tape,” Center Line officials announced that in partnership with its contractors and in conjunction with Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements, the city’s contractors will provide architectural and engineering services, along with solid waste and recycling management services, to Detroit Tank Arsenal. The firm Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Inc. provides architectural and engineering services to the city. “Those very same services AEW provides to the city are now being provided to the Garrison at a cost savings to the U.S. Army,” Center Line City Manager Dennis Champine said in a written release. The city currently has six projects with AEW under the current intergovernmental support agreements. City management administers each of the projects and will receive

administrative fees of more than $150,000 while the Army receives cost savings of $898,000, according to the release. The projects include roof repairs, fire bay expansion, emergency evacuation signage, an emergency backup system and an area development plan in partnership with the city’s planning firm, Carlisle/Wortman Associates Inc. The second of the intergovernmental support agreements was approved in the summer of 2023 for solid waste and recycling management. The city has sanitation, recycling and shredding contracts, respectively, with GFL Environmental USA Inc., Unlimited Recycling Inc. and AJP Commercial Shredding, which will provide services to Detroit Arsenal. According to the release, each company was rehired and received a significant increase in fees. For the 2023 federal fiscal year, the Army’s costs were reduced by $135,000 and Center Line earned an estimated $48,000 in administrative fees, according to the release. “These results clearly show the benefit of a public-public partnership under the IGSA (intergovernmental support agreements) program, where a local municipality’s buying power can significantly help our management team and the U.S. Army save hundreds of thousands of taxpayer’s monies and bring some of that savings back to local vendors and communities like Center Line,”

said Carrie Meade, garrison manager at the U.S. Army Garrison-Detroit Tank Arsenal. “We are so proud to partner with Center Line and its leadership team. It is a win-winwin for the U.S. Army, the City of Center Line, and the contractors involved.” Center Line Mayor Robert Binson said, “In the end, this partnership results in a 10% administrative fee that our community can use for one-time purchases and improvement of services, without additional expense to our taxpayers. This partnership is a great example of how the U.S. Government and local governments can benefit from working

together in providing the very best services at an affordable cost.” Binson added that without the IGSA program, this would not be possible, and that the creative nature of the program and the ability of the parties to negotiate the IGSA with little U.S. government red tape are proof that the people who serve in these governments are working diligently to provide effective and efficient management of public services at the least possible costs to those partner governments. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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Currently 9-2 to start the season and allowing only 52.5 points per game, the Panthers have put the memory of districts in the rearview mirror courtesy of their focus and dedication to each other this season. Sure, there’s comedic moments when the coaches and players exchange jokes or the players videotape one another attempting dunks, but it’s business for the Center Line basketball this season, which is why they label every away game as a “business trip.” “We knew we had to work together because we lost a lot of seniors last year,” sophomore guard Kameren Broughton said. “The whole team was basically seniors. We got new people from different schools, but I feel like we’re working good, though, together.” Led by junior Terez Holmes, a 6-foot-7 forward/center averaging roughly 24 points and 12 rebounds on the season, Center Line is looking to put Division 2 basketball on notice with back-to-back league titles and a trip to the district championship stage. Toughness was the point of emphasis

with Walton and company, for good reason, and Center Line’s mixed bag of returning players and newcomers have all bought into the mindset. Varsity veterans such as Holmes, Broughton, and senior Justin O’Neal have firsthand knowledge of the physicality of Center Line basketball, and they’ve been instilling it into the team. “They had to go through that in practice,” Walton said. “When you have to go everyday in practice against Keymon (Wade), Dante (Davis), and especially Cody (Boling), you’re going to have to learn something. Those seniors last year, I always told them to never hold up anybody just to make them tougher. I have to remind them to be the same way with the new people we have and make it hard for them in practice.” Add transfer players such as senior guard Jordan Zeigler (Michigan Collegiate), junior guard Isaiah Ashford (Hamtramck), and brothers and Harper Woods transfers Tegan (Sr.) and Caleil Spencer (Jr.) into the mix, and Center Line has completely retooled their defense. Zeigler may have hit a few sore spots with players given his previous school, but his elite-level defense has made an immediate impact with his ability to swipe the ball

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from opposing teams. “Really, he (Walton) just tells me to rebound and just talk on the floor,” Zeigler said. “Scoring comes easy once you get your team involved with the defense.” Ashford has also been an impact player for Center Line’s defense in his first year. With the healthy amount of newcomers, the guys prioritized the summertime for training and learning about each other both off and on the court. Some players took part in various summer leagues, including at Macomb Community College, that helped build some form of chemistry before the season started, but Holmes said the players are still learning something new about each other every week. “This a new team, so we’re still putting pieces together,” Holmes said. “That’s the joy every week when we continue to learn each other. We’re unselfish and we play as a team, especially on defense.” The Panthers offense has continued to be steady, averaging 57.4 points per game so far. Holmes is a force in the paint, and arguably Center Line’s most lethal player behind the perimeter, but Broughton has taken a major step forward offensively, aver-

aging nearly 10 points per game in comparison to four last season. Walton said Broughton’s dedication to his craft has been vital to his improvement. “He goes and gets up shots before he comes to school,” Walton said. “It’s really just me in his head and letting him grow, but I’m teaching him at the same time. I’m always in his ear about what he should see and what he didn’t see, and then I let him process it and see if for himself. Sometimes I have to get on him about his shot selection, about what’s a good shot and what’s a bad shot. Other than that, he’s steady as a rock.” O’Neal, senior Jayden Collins, and junior Jyshaun Lucas have also been consistent contributors offensively. Center Line may not have the outside recognition yet in the rankings, but their impressive start has Walton and his guys motivated for a state tournament run. Toughness was everything for the Panthers, and they’re showing this season that they have a surplus of it. “I feel like we’re still flying under the radar, but after this season I feel like we’re going to be up there,” Broughton said. “They’re going to know our name.”

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0073-2404

99 79

Cleaning, Exam & X-rays

Warren Weekly

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT T E STAR

2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT T E STAR

REMOT

17,288

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS SIST

17,288

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT HEATE

STK# C27987

STK# C27338

20,388

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT

RIVE

• HEATED SEATS • REMOTE START STK# C27360

2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW

26,388

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

January 24, 2024

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

2B - WARREN WEEKLY, January 24, 2024

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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

WARREN WEEKLY, January 24, 2024 - 3B

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Auctions

Autos Wanted

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

Real Estate Wanted

Auto Auctions

$$$ WANTED $$$ • Houses • Vacant Land •Businesses • Commercial Properties • Apartments •Any Condition • Cash Call Dominic

The Warren Police Department will hold a Public Car Auction on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 10 am (check in at 9 am)

Ellis Brothers

21707 MacArthur

586-758-7798

586-436-3295

2008 FORD FOCUS 2DR GREEN 1FAHP33N98W166409

Vacation Property & Time Shares

2008 PONTIAC G6 4DR WHITE 1G2ZG57NX84289141

VACATION RENTAL TAMPA, FL Cozy, Private Guesthouse For Rent Including Kitchenette w/Essentials, Furnished Bedroom, Bathroom, Patio, Private Entrance, Free Parking on Premises and Wi-Fi. *No Pets/Parties Please* Call/Text 313-461-8485

2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE 4DR SILVER 1GYEK63N83R231930 2006 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR RED JTDBR32E860082092 1991 CHEVROLET GMT-400 PICKUP RED 1GCDC14ZXMZ219069 Published: Warren Weekly January 24, 2024 0300-2404

The Warren Police Department will hold a Public Car Auction on Wed., January 31, 2024 at 10 am (check in at 9 am)

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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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WARREN WEEKLY, January 24, 2024 - 5B

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FEB. 1

Mad Scientist Club: Meets every last Tuesday of month, Warren Public Library - Miller Branch inside Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrenlibrary.net

FEB. 4

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

No-Pressure Book Club: Discuss favorite books, magazines, short stories, blogs, podcasts and more, no reading by deadline required, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., warrenlibrary.net Poison Prevention & Drug Safety: Free presentation 11 a.m.-noon, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., cityofwarren.org/events Warren Symphony Orchestra: Hear music by Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, 3-5 p.m., Woods Community Theater, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrensymphonyorchestra.com

FEB. 6

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

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

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

FEB. 10

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

FEB. 13

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

Make Valentine’s craft: For ages 3-9, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Warren Public Library - Busch Branch, 23333 Ryan Road, warrenlibrary.net Warren Senior Expo: Free event connects seniors and caregivers with 50-plus organizations, also health screenings, prize drawings, giveaways and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., seniorexpousa.com

FEB. 17

‘Cabaret’ auditions: For ages 18 and older, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, performances by Warren Civic Theatre to take place May 10-12 and 17-19, warrencivic.org

FEB. 23-24

The Great Lakes Comic Convention: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 24, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, www. greatlakescomicconvention

Widowed Friends book club: Meets 10:30 a.m. every second Friday of month, National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, books announced at previous meetings, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471 Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920 Historical Society of Center Line: Meets 10 a.m.-noon most first Fridays of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274 Art exhibit: “The Outdoors” features works by members of Warren

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Macomb Spring Home Improvement Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, free admission, yourhomeshows.com Tri-County Fine Arts Inc., on display until Feb. 24, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, www.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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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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