Shores council denies Kroger site plan
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
At its meeting on Oct. 7, the St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-1 to deny site plan approval for a Kroger gas station on Harper Avenue at Nine Mile Road.
Mayor Pro Tem and Councilwoman Candice Rusie cast the opposing vote.
Jason Canvasser, an attorney representing Kroger, presented the item along with Dave Russo, who offered a traffic study to the council. The city
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Fiber arts help soothe the mind, and, in this group, they bring people together and create a sense of community.
Amy Romanoski, a founding member of the
Fiber arts group creates tight knit community
group, said she started the original Facebook page, Macomb Area Yarn Addicts, after a not-so-great experience with another similar page. Since its creation in 2018, the group grew from around 40 members to 120.
The fiber arts group at the Clinton-Macomb
See KROGER on page 28A See FIBER ARTS on page 8A
ABOVE: Members work on their individual projects in a group. They help each other and have fun as well.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo by Alyssa Ochss
The St. Clair Shores City Council voted 6-1 to deny site plan approval for a Kroger gas station at Harper Avenue and Nine Mile Road.
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Officials warn of consequences for issuing threats of violence
BY ALYSSA OCHSS AND DEAN VAGLIA
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MACOMB COUNTY — Issuing threats against places of learning is no laughing matter and serious consequences await those who try. Officials warn students and others from attempting such an act.
Glen Hartman, a St. Clair Shores Police Department juvenile detective, said police are notified by a school or the “Ok2Say” app about threats. Ok2Say is a safety program that allows Michigan residents and students to anonymously report threats of violence.
“The school will usually call down whoever re-
ported it so you get some more information about it to see if we can figure out who made the threat,” Hartman said.
He said after that, the police get involved. Hartman works with the Lake Shore Public Schools district. Their first priority is to find out who made the threat and if it is legitimate or not. Hartman said they want to seclude the individuals and make sure they don’t have access to any weapons or bomb making materials.
“We don’t see a lot of bomb threats anymore,” Hartman said. “It’s more like threats of gun violence or something like that.”
Police will ask the individuals what they said and why to figure out their thought process. Hart-
See THREATS on page 22A
Children ask NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson hard-hitting questions
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
WARREN — Detroit Lions legend and National Football League Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. made his way through the Warren community the past two days.
On Oct. 8, Johnson visited Warren Cousino High School to speak with the freshman, junior varsity and varsity football teams as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Heart of a Hall of Famer series. The visit also validated almost decadelong rumors of Johnson potentially going to the Patriots.
The 2024 “Pride of the Lions” inductee then took to an even younger audience Oct. 9 at Gardner White’s Warren location, 6500 E. 14 Mile Road, hosting his “Bedtime Stories” event. Gardner White was named the official furniture and mattress store of the Detroit Lions and hosted the event in conjunction with the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and American Cancer Society.
Johnson was greeted by a lively crowd of children and their parents and kicked right into gear, reading “Bunnies on the Go: Getting from Place to Place” and “All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at Night.”
Johnson took a crowd vote on which book should kick off the night, and the bunnies were victorious.
See JOHNSON on page 26A
Photo by Dean Vaglia
The Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center is where students may end up if they issue shooting or bomb threats against schools.
Motor City Rockers hire former Mechanics head coach as frontman
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
FRASER — Big Boy Arena is welcoming back a head coach familiar with the Fraser area.
The Motor City Rockers, who compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, announced the hiring of former Motor City Mechanics head coach Steve Shannon. The FPHL is a single A minor professional hockey team.
Shannon
The decision comes after the team announced the resignation of inaugural head coach Gordie Brown, who led the team to the division finals last season.
The Rockers said Brown’s resignation stems from his journey on an “exciting new career opportunity.”
“First and foremost, we wish Gordie (Brown) the best of luck in his new endeavors, this organization will always be grateful for the commitment and the groundwork
he has laid out,” team President Scott Brand said in a press release. “We are very happy he will be able to spend more time with his family and his new opportunity will put him and them in a better position.”
Many remember Shannon from his 2004-2005 tenure with the Mechanics, who signed a slew of National Hockey League players such as Kris Draper, Chris Chelios, Derian Hatcher, Sean Avery and Bryan Smolinski during the NHL’s lockout.
Shannon brings 48 years of coaching experience, with his last stop at the Port Huron Fighting Falcons of the North American Hockey League from 2012-2013. Shannon has lived in Florida and Texas for the last nine years before moving back to Michigan a year and a half ago.
“The Rockers are incredibly fortunate to have a head coach with Steve’s background and connections in the hockey world, particularly here in the Greater Detroit Area and the Midwest,” Brand said. “Steve is going to bring honest, hard-nosed hockey to Big Boy Arena and will continue to build on
See ROCKERS on page 24A
SALES INSTALLATION SERVICE
and Shower
Hearse collection adds meaning for families as it serves
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
STERLING
HEIGHTS/WARREN —
As a licensed funeral director, Jeff Mandziuk’s intent is to always treat the departed with the utmost respect and dignity.
It is one of the many aspects he learned from his father, Eugene Mandziuk, who in 1956 built his first funeral home, which became Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc. Currently, there are two locations: one in Sterling Heights and a second funeral home in Warren.
Eugene Mandziuk, who died in 2017 at age 91, not only passed down the business to the younger Mandziuk, but also his love for antique automobiles, particularly the Packard. Over the years, the father and son purchased seven antique Packards, most of them hearses.
The fleet includes a 1921 Henney hearse; hearses from 1939, ’40, ’42 and ’48; an 1851 horse-drawn carriage hearse and a 1949 Packard limousine. The first hearse Eugene Mandziuk owned was the horse-drawn model, which he purchased at an auction in Texas.
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Photo by John Cicotte
Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc. uses vintage Packard hearses during funeral processions as one way to provide comfort to grieving families. See HEARSE on page
Local doctor receives national honor
BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
GROSSE POINTE CITY — There are lots of good doctors tending to patients on the east side, but one of the best in the country is one who practices out of Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital in Grosse Pointe City.
Rollinger
Family medicine physician Dr. Kathleen Rollinger was named 2024 National Family Physician of the Year by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. Rollinger received her award during the ACOFP 61st Annual Convention and Scientific Seminars April 4 in New Orleans.
CRIME WATCH
Exhausts totaling $35,000 stolen from vehicles
At 3:19 p.m. on Oct. 15, a report was made about the theft of vehicle exhaust systems in the 20000 block of Nine Mile Road.
An officer spoke to the victim, a 32-year-old man, who stated exhaust systems were taken from numerous vehicles. Video of the area showed an older van pulling up to the property and a man exiting it. He went directly toward the exhaust systems, placed them in the van and took more before leaving the area. The video did not capture a plate number.
There are more than 20,000 osteopathic physicians in the nation and only one is given this award each year. It recognizes physicians who have made outstanding contributions to their field and in their communities.
“It’s incredibly humbling,” Rollinger said. “I’m so honored.”
Rollinger, who has been practicing medicine for about 30 years, is a graduate of the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a doctor who has delivered babies and done geriatric care, she has tended to the needs of entire families and, in some cases, multiple generations in a family — something she said she has found very rewarding.
Dr. Natalie Madoun is in the third year
See DOCTOR on page 11A
The parts are estimated to cost around $35,000 total.
Package stolen from front porch
At 1:33 p.m. on Oct. 22, a report was made about a package theft that occurred in the 24000 block of Princeton Street.
A delivery driver called dispatch to report that an unknown man stole a package from a front porch moments after it was placed there. The victim and homeowner, a 49-year-old woman, showed video to an officer. The video shows the package placed on the doorstep and a minute after, a man grabbing the package. The man left in a white vehicle. The woman was advised to keep the video, and a detective would be assigned to the case.
— Alyssa Ochss
Fiber arts
from page 1A
Public Library welcomes all kinds of arts. Members crochet, knit, needle point, spin yarn and much more.
The Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic at the Sterling Heights Public Library is called the Knit and Crochet Meetup. The group used to meet at the main branch of the library, but they temporarily meet at the South Branch.
“It’s a neighborhood group. Everybody meets here,” Romanoski said.
Romanoski was working on a project that used Tunisian crochet, but she said she personally prefers regular crocheting. She said they engage the community by bringing in excess material and yarns to share.
“I wasn’t using any of the stuff I brought in today. Here you go,” Romanoski said.
Romanoski said she and Katie Kruszka, another founding member and Romanoski’s friend, were looking for ways to get involved with crafts in the community and it brought them to the group.
“It’s nice to see other people that have kind of the same interests that we do,” Romanoski said.
The members don’t just work in silence. Romanoski said they talk about everything from their projects to random events and more. She said she tries to keep religion and politics discussion off the Facebook group due to the differing beliefs of the members.
See FIBER ARTS on page 23A
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
LEFT: Jenn Towianski spins wool into yarn. She bought it in its raw state, carded the wool and dyed it all on her own. ABOVE: Amy Romanoski uses a technique called Tunisian crochet.
Hearse
“A funeral home donated a hearse to a Catholic church to auction off to remodel the church,” Mandziuk said.
Eugene Mandziuk, a military veteran who lost part of his hearing during World War II, misheard the highest bid of $1,000. When he mistook it for $2,000, he bid $2,100 to outbid the highest bidder. He got the horse-drawn hearse, and grew his classic car collection from there. Some of the best times Mandziuk and his dad had were taking vacations to the East Coast. They’d attend car shows or hunt through junkyards “looking for other hearses to restore.”
By the mid-1980s, the Mandziuks began offering to drive the vintage hearses during funeral processions. However, families weren’t interested and usually declined the offer.
“When we had the hearse, nobody wanted to use it,” Mandziuk said. “Everyone wanted a modern-day car.”
That all changed in the mid-1990s when the Woodward Dream Cruise in Oakland County started. Soon, people became nostalgic for classic cars. Grieving families saying goodbye to their loved ones began asking if the antique Packards could be utilized during funeral processions. The vintage models provided some comfort, reminding them of their moms and dads.
“It just took off from there. I credit everything to the Woodward Cruise for start-
ing it. All of a sudden people wanted to use the old cars,” Mandziuk said. “They are not just a hobby, but a labor of love to provide extra meaning for families. Sometimes the Packard hearse will go on two, three runs in one day. People have come in making arrangements. They’ll see the old hearse out there and say, ‘Is that just for show or do you actually use it?’”
From Mandziuk’s viewpoint, the Packards were built to last.
“I use them year-round. If it’s raining outside, it don’t bother me. They were built back in those days for that type of service. They never get stuck in the snow,” Mandziuk said.
Whether it’s rebuilding the engine or conducting maintenance, Mandziuk doesn’t shy away from working on the cars when needed. He learned by watching his dad.
“He would always talk about the class the hearse used to have,” Mandziuk said. “As the years went by, they just got boxy looking.”
During an interment, the Packards can be en route to a number of cemeteries, including Guardian Angel in Rochester, Resurrection in Clinton Township and White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy. Veterans buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly are often transported by a Mandziuk hearse. Since funeral assistant Larry Pokrywka is the only member on staff who knows how to maneuver a stickshift, he drives the hearses during processions.
Keeping it in the family, Mandziuk’s
Photo by Julian Orlikowski
Jeff Mandziuk, owner of Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc., left, and his son, Mitchell, have continued taking care of the Packard hearse collection that Eugene Mandziuk started in the 1980s.
Doctor
of her family medicine residency, where she has studied with and been mentored by Rollinger.
“She is such an inspiration,” Madoun said. “She’s the real definition of a family medicine doctor, taking care of mom, baby (and seniors). Her relationship with her patients is extraordinary.”
The American Osteopathic Association says on its website that only about 11% of physicians in the United States are Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, or DOs. According to the AOA website, DOs consider how lifestyle, environment and other factors can impact health and look at how addressing those issues could resolve a patient’s symptoms. While they can, and do, prescribe medicine, they’ll also see if other courses of action could give a patient relief.
“They practice medicine according to the latest science and technology, but also consider options to complement pharmaceuticals and surgery,” the AOA states.
They also receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system, which consists of the body’s linked network of nerves, bones and muscles.
“I think what attracted me was the mind-body-spirit aspect, the wholistic aspect,” Rollinger said.
Most of her hospital colleagues at Corewell are Doctors of Medicine, or MDs, but Rollinger said it has “always felt collegial.”
“I love and treasure my allopathic colleagues,” Rollinger said. “I’ve learned from them, and I hope they’ve learned from me.”
Rollinger said “caring, compassion and empathy” are crucial skills for all medical providers.
“I think that physicians need to be good listeners, no matter what (their) field of medicine,” Rollinger said.
Her patients say Rollinger is a good listener — and more.
Karen Mazzola, of St. Clair Shores, who has been going to Rollinger for the last three decades, remembers how Rollinger was there for her when Mazzola’s mother was dying and when her daughter was battling cancer, even returning calls at night.
“She definitely treats our family like family,” Mazzola said. “She’s really special.”
Mazzola said Rollinger has even attended her family’s weddings and retirement parties.
“It’s nice when you see someone get recognized that deserves it,” Mazzola said. “She’s the most selfless person in the world. She’s just so caring.”
Madoun said Rollinger does home visits for patients no longer able to get to her office. On one such visit, she said a female patient with severe dementia was in a bad state when they arrived. Madoun said Rollinger put on some classic Motown music for the patient and danced with her so she could calm the woman enough to enable the doctor to do a physical exam on her.
“I have just seen her doing amazing things with the patients,” Madoun said.
Rollinger, who operates her personal practice out of an office in St. Clair Shores, grew up in Roseville and now lives in Clinton Township. She did her medical residency at Bon Secours Hospital, the predecessor to Beaumont/Corewell.
“I’m an eastsider wanting to give back to the community where I live,” Rollinger explained.
Rollinger was the first person in her family to go to medical school, but she won’t be the last. The mother of three adult children — a son and twin daughters — said Maria, one of the twins, is in her second year of studying osteopathic medicine at MSU. Daughter Elena graduated from the University of Michigan Business School with a master’s degree in accounting and son Jason works for a designer clothing company.
She said her father worked for General Motors and her mother was a homemaker.
“I felt like I would never get into medical school because I didn’t have a doctor in the family,” said Rollinger, who was nonetheless a standout student, graduating as salutatorian of her class at Roseville High School.
Despite a busy schedule as a doctor and educator, Rollinger has still found time to volunteer, including serving as a troop leader for Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan for more than a decade.
Rollinger has also volunteered for several medical trips to Peru and Guatemala with other medical professionals, who would provide dentistry, dermatology and other medical care to people who were impoverished and living in remote areas where they lacked access to these services. She found herself deeply moved by the experience.
“People would wait hours (to see the doctors),” Rollinger said. “They were so grateful. … Some of them were crying.”
Not having a patient’s medical history or access to labs tests a person’s skills as a doctor, Rollinger said.
Madoun, who went with Rollinger on a medical trip to Guatemala, said they had to make do with whatever they could bring.
NEWS & NOTES
ST. CLAIR SHORES GOODFELLOWS TO HOST PAPER SALE
The St. Clair Shores Goodfellows will host their paper sale from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 7.
Proceeds from paper sales go to help their “No Kiddie without a Christmas” cause.
Supporters can purchase a paper or volunteer for the event by going to St. Lucy’s Catholic Church at 23401 Jefferson Avenue anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. the day of the sale to pick up papers and vests, said Nikki Iafrate, a Goodfellows volunteer.
Goodfellows members will be placed throughout the city from Nine Mile to 13 Mile roads, Iafrate said. Volunteers will come back to the church to return vests and jugs, Iafrate said.
Papers are sold for donations and Iafrate said the Goodfellows have been collecting donations in St. Clair Shores for over 50 years.
“And all the funds stay in St. Clair Shores,” Iafrate said.
Those who would like help during the holiday season can call (586) 980-040. They will start taking calls after Thanksgiving.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
DOX WATER BAR CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES
Construction at Dox Water Bar is almost complete with inspections just around the corner.
Patti Kukula, the owner, said in an email that they’re ready to place furniture in the building the week of Oct. 28. She stated windows, landscaping, lighting and much more have already been installed in and around the building. She said things are going well.
GREAT WEATHER FOR AN OPEN HOUSE
The St. Clair Shores Police Department hosted an open house on Oct. 12.
Officers and other department personnel showed visitors drones, police vehicles and more. They also met and greeted visitors and explained how different technologies and protective devices worked. K-9 officers also participated in the event.
PROGRESS CONTINUES ON CHAPATON RETENTION BASIN
In an email, Macomb County Public Works Office Communications Manager Norb Franz said progress continues on the Chapaton Retention Basin project.
Work started in August 2023 with an original expected completion date of August 2025, weather permitting. However, with progress ahead of schedule, the expected completion date is now May 2025, Franz stated.
“Even though the canal expansion project (which serves Eastpointe and St. Clair Shores) is not done, the increased storage capacity is helping to reduce combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair,” Franz wrote in the email.
VOTER GUIDES NOW ONLINE
The candidate profiles from all 19 C & G Newspapers are available online at candgnews.com/news/elections. The St. Clair Shores Sentinel’s candidate profiles ran in print in the Oct. 9 issue.
Council Meeting
Monday, November 18, 2024
7:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers 27600 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores Scan QR code or visit www.scsmi.net/councilagendas to view agendas online.
Agendas are posted, by the end of business day, two Fridays before each meeting.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
LIBRARY INTRODUCES ‘INNOVATION STATIONS’
With the ending of its makerspace grant, the St. Clair Shores Public Library will revamp its “Make-It Mondays” and “Try-It Thursdays” programs into makerspace innovation stations, a press release stated.
From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20, patrons 4 and up can use makerspace tools to work on their own projects or in groups. Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Registration opens two weeks before each session and can be done in person at the information desk, by phone at (586) 771-9020 or online by using the library’s calendar.
From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 14, patrons can enjoy innovation stations. According to a press release, distinct stations will be available for patrons to register for. The same age ranges apply for this event. Registration is required and accompanying adults must also register. Registration can be done in person at the information desk, by phone at (586) 771-9020 or online by using the library’s calendar.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY TO HOST HALF OFF SALES
The Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library will be hosting half off sales on the first Saturday of the next three months.
On Nov. 2, Dec. 7 and Jan. 4, patrons can enjoy half off books in the used book store attached to the library. The sale takes place during regular library hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The St. Clair Shores Public Library is located at 22500 11 Mile Road.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARY TO HOST HOLIDAY CRAFTING SESSIONS
The Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library will host holiday crafting sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15.
Participants will make an array of holiday-themed folded books, a press release stated. Supplies will be provided. Registration starts on Nov. 4 and the library asks patrons to sign up for one session only.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING
Estate sale companies provide helpful service for diverse home situations
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.
Mara Topper, CEO and mediator for Senior Counseling Services, has worked with many people interested in scoping out estate sales professionals as they look to move and consider selling their houses.
“There’s a couple of people I refer clients to,” Topper said. “I also suggest they go with someone with good reviews that are clear about what they do.”
Potential clients are advised to consider how companies deal with cleaning out the home as well as donations and any other items that don’t sell. Clients should also consider what they want to take with them or give to family members, and if there are items they can’t take,
they should consider taking smaller pieces or photos of the items.
Clients may also need emotional support through the process of these sales and may consider reaching out to friends, family members, or mental health professionals for emotional support. On the day of the sale, they should also consider doing something special with their loved ones and letting the estate sale companies handle the sales.
“This can be a very emotional event for seniors, children and families,” Topper said. “If you hire an estate company, let them run it.”
Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides support to interested parties throughout the metro Detroit area as well as in other parts of the country.
Chris Deneau, owner of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions, has been interested in collecting and selling household items and antiques for around 25 years. He held his first estate sale when he was 19 years old and, through his business, aims to provide clients with a stress-free
See ESTATE SALES on page 21A
Navigating the world of health care, Medicare and voluntary benefits for individuals and groups can be a full-time job. It’s not something an individual or business owner can do on their own when other duties call.
That’s where Reaume Benefits Advisors/Senior Health Advisors can help.
“We specialize in small to medium sized group benefits which include health care from all the major carriers,” said owner Art Reaume. “We also have individual plans that one of our agents can provide consultation about.”
Whether you’re an individual or an owner looking for benefits for your employees, there’s no cost for a consultation with our team of experts. This initial fact-finding meeting will discover what your needs are,
and what your budget will allow. The team will then examine the plan design you have, and if you don’t have one, will help you decide and understand what that would entail.
RBA (Reaume Benefits Advisors) has been in business since 2003 and has stayed on top of all the changes to Medicare and the benefits marketplace.
“We work as consultants for people on Medicare. We help them decide which of the plans is going to best fit their needs for both prescription drug coverage and doctor network,” Reaume said. “We guide them on what plan makes the most sense for them.”
For business group coverage, RBA identifies the needs of the group to work within a budget that allows them to offer benefits.
“Benefits are the biggest issue for employers right now, and it helps employee retention for the employer,” Reaume said. “Being able to offer the proper plan and do it in an affordable manner is very critical.”
Once the right plans are identified, our advisors assist with the enrollment process and paperwork that can be “overwhelming” for those tasked with other duties, like daily business operations, without the benefit of an in-house human resources staff on the payroll.
“We become their benefits advisors and in
many cases we’re almost the backend for their HR needs,” Reaume said. “The paperwork and compliance issues, we’re able to assist them with that so they are able to stay compliant and manage their business without having to interrupt it with day-to-day HR and health care benefits issues.”
Reaume Bene ts Advisors O ers Health Care Solutions, HR Support
The offices of Reaume Benefits Advisors/Medicare Choices are located at 8070 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, and 312 Superior Mall in Port Huron. To set up a consultation or for more information, call (586) 204-2088.
These items were available during an estate sale in Troy that took place in July 2024. The estate sale was put together with the help of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions. Photos provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions
Nonprofit Can Help You Understand Medicare Choice and Save Money
If you have a Medicare drug prescription plan that is either standalone (Part D) or part of a Medicare Advantage plan, now is the time to see if it will serve your health care needs — and fit your budget — next year.
With serious changes on tap for Medicare, it’s especially important to do a benefits checkup to make sure the medicines you take will still be covered by your plan.
During Open Enrollment, which began October 15 and runs through December 7, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan beneficiaries may sign up for, change, or drop their plan without penalty.
It can be confusing, but help is available: Certified and unbiased volunteer counselors from AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services’ Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP), will be available on-site and by Zoom or phone to help you review your plan, and if need be, enroll you in a better plan for 2025. The service is completely free and completely unbiased. The nonprofit is not affiliated with any insurance plan and gets a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to provide the service.
“We are encouraging everyone to review their plans carefully this year. Our counselors are available to assist with this,” says Shari Smith, manager of MMAP.
Next year will bring some welcome changes for those who have high medication bills.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will hold down drug costs to $2,000. Once that amount is met, Medicare customers won’t have to pay anything more for the year. The law also provides that you can pay the cost over the course of the year.
That’s the good news.
The bad news is that some health insurance companies have either left the Medicare Advantage market or will hike premiums to make up for the lost revenue.
In addition to phone and Zoom counseling options. AgeWays is scheduling inperson Medicare “Assistance Events” at community venues around the six-county region it serves, which includes Macomb County . Events happening in Macomb County include:
54100 Broughton Rd., Macomb 10 am – 4 pm Friday, November 8 and Friday, December 6
35679 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township 10 am – 4 pm Thursday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 19
40730 Romeo Plank Rd. 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 20
14975 21 Mile Road 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday November 6 and Monday, November 18
40200 Utica Rd. 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 13 and Wednesday, December 4
A full list of in-person events (including other events happening in Macomb County) is available on the AgeWays website (www.ageways.org). Appointments are required for all counseling sessions and can be made by calling 800-803-7174.
“Because of this, it’s more important than ever this year that people review their plans,” says Smith.
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Creating a trust and choosing the right person to manage it are crucial for protecting your wealth and preserving your legacy. While many people consider picking a family member, professional advisors like those at Credit Union Trust ofer a neutral, reliable option that can ease the burden on loved ones during emotional times.
At Community Choice, we connect you to personalized trust services and an experienced team to help secure your future and provide valuable peace of mind.
Creating a trust and choosing the right person to manage it are crucial for protecting your wealth and preserving your legacy. While many people consider picking a family member, professional advisors like those at Credit Union Trust ofer a neutral, reliable option that can ease the burden on loved ones during emotional times.
At Community Choice, we connect you to personalized trust services and an experienced team to help secure your future and provide valuable peace of mind.
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Managing nances can be a challenge at any stage of life, and Community Choice Credit Union is committed to helping members navigate these complexities with free, personalized guidance and estate planning resources.
According to Catherine McMacken, product design manager, the credit union’s Choice Map program is a complimentarynancial management tool aimed at guiding members toward making sound decisions and achieving their nancial goals.
“We see ourselves as a nancial partner for our members, whether they’re dealing with short-term goals or long-term plans,” McMacken said. “Choice Map is a tool that o ers access to a personal nancial plan created by our credit union certi ed nancial counselors. Every member center employee is required to earn this certi cation.”
Choice Map also o ers a suite of user-friendly tools available through the mobile app. Members can check their credit score, set savings targets, create a budget and more—and it’s always free.
McMacken pointed out that similar programs from other companies can cost hundreds of dollars per month. “Even for members con dent in their nances, it never hurts to check in and explore options,” she said. “We are
Free Financial Guidance and Trust Services for Community Choice Credit Union Members
here to serve our members, not to pro t from them, o ering a second opinion much like a healthcare specialist might provide.”
For more specialized needs, Community Choice has partnered with Credit Union Trust to o er members seeking assistance with trust, estate and other duciary services. Credit Union Trust President and CEO Jordan Summers explained how this partnership bene ts members. “We’re an alternative to traditional bank trust departments,” he said. “Our services include acting as a trustee, conservator or personal representative, helping members settle estates and ensure their plans are carried out. While we don’t draft estate documents, we help members understand the process and make recommendations to attorneys and professionals who can.”
Summers emphasized the importance of estate planning, particularly for members with unique needs. “Blended families, special needs situations or adult children with a history of substance abuse—these are all scenarios where our services come into play. Planning for worst-case scenarios is critical, especially as we’re living longer and facing more complex family dynamics.”
McMacken emphasized the signi cance of having the right people in place. “Our personal advisors often speak to senior members about reaching out to bene -
ciaries and ensuring everything is properly documented,” she said. “Even something as simple as updating bene ciary information can make a huge di erence down the road.”
Summers added that proper estate planning can also help members avoid the probate process.
be unintended consequences,” he said.
Credit Union Trust only charges members when acting in an o cial capacity, such as serving as trustee or personal representative. For those planning for future appointments, there is no charge until the service is needed.
“Probate makes personal a airs public, which many people prefer to avoid,” he said. “By planning ahead, we can help members ensure their assets are distributed as they wish, without the added stress on their families.”
Estate planning is more important than ever, Summers said, citing the ongoing transfer of wealth from baby boomers to their heirs. “Without the right plan, there can
Community Choice Credit Union has 24 member centers located across the state of Michigan, including such metro Detroit communities as Eastpointe, Warren, Roseville, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills and more. It o ers comprehensive mobile banking services online or via its app from anywhere in the world. Visit www. communitychoicecu.com to learn more.
Falls are prevalent in the older population, many result in moderate to severe injury.
Skilled PT can help decrease risks of falls by addressing multiple risk factors a patient may present with.
PT can provide education about fall prevention, teach exercises to improve strength and mobility and balance, instruct safer strategies for mobility within your home.
The fear of falling is one of the most common complaints of our older patients. That’s because they know it frequently leads to hospitalization, loss of independence, and even death.
Fall Risk is Progressive, But PT Can Reduce and Even Reverse it.
• Muscle Strength: A detailed assessment of the muscles in the legs is performed to identify key muscles that may be weak. An emphasis is placed on the muscles that are most active during standing, balance, and walking, as weakness in these muscles can lead to falls.
• Balance: Balance during standing and walking is assessed both on firm (tile) and uneven (foam) surfaces. A physical therapist will also assess your gait and ability to perform pivot turns to gauge safety in the home and community. Depending on the extent of the balance deficits, your balance may also be assessed with your eyes closed.
• Functional Limitations: A physical therapist may assess your ability to stand up from a chair, climb stairs, and traverse curbs to see where your baseline is. Overall, a physical therapist will give you exercises to help you restore and improve your individual functional limitations.
Melissa J. Orille, DPT, NCPI
Doctor
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“I saw her take care of patients with an ultrasound on a wooden table,” Madoun said of Rollinger.
This isn’t Rollinger’s first award. Among her many other honors are the Michigan Osteopathic Association Women of Excellence Award in May 2019, the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year in 2020 and the Physician of Distinction at Beaumont Hospital, Grosse Pointe, in August 2019.
Hearse
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niece, Ashley J. Cicotte, wrote a history on the hearses. One recollection that stands out was when a local family laid their son to rest. He loved the color purple, so the family went to several funeral homes “searching for the perfect element for the service,” according to Cicotte’s essay. When they came upon a black hearse with purple interior in the Mandziuks’ fleet, they made the proper arrangements with the funeral home to honor their son.
Because of her knowledge and skill set, Rollinger has been tapped for a number of prominent appointments. She is currently serving on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Physician Diversity Council and was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the state of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
“She’s been a mentor, a teacher, a friend,” Madoun said. “I would be lucky to become a doctor like her. Her patients just adore her.”
Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.
Another highlight was the time a 102-year-old World War II veteran went to his final resting place in a Packard. When his daughter found out, she “was driven to the point of grateful tears” during her time of grief, Cicotte wrote, because her dad had once owned a Packard.
There also was the time in which Mandziuk got himself in a bit of trouble with the Packards. He “bought” his first 1941 Packard Sedan in exchange for one family’s funeral expenses. Dad wasn’t too happy with the method of payment, but eventually got over it. Mandziuk still has that Packard and drives it around at times.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
20A/ ST. CLAIR SHORES SENTINEL • OCTOBER 30, 2024
NOV. 2
Sandsbash XXV: Dancing, music, food and more to support Special Olympics Michigan, “classy, dressy attire” with “red accent” theme, for ages 21 and older, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores
Macomb Reads Carnival: Featuring puppet show, author Jonathan Rand and illustrator Bea Jackson, free kids books, STEM and art activities, DJ, music, games, costumed charatcers and school mascots, cider and doughnuts, and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, misd.net/macombreads
Half-off book sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., also Dec. 7 and Jan. 4, Used Book Store inside St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
NOV. 3
Fall craft and vendor show: Also basket raffles and 50-50, refreshments, beer and wine (for purchase), and food truck, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lakeshore Knights of Columbus, 25003 Little Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 771-4380
NOV. 6
Powhatan Indians program: Learn facts vs. fiction from educator from Virginia Museum of History and Culture, for ages 18 and older, 2 p.m., virtual or in-person at St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, registration required, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
NOV. 9
Turkey Trot: Inaugural mile run for kids with four quarter-mile laps for prizes, also Social District-style atmospehere with drinks and possible band, 4-10 p.m. (registration at 3 p.m.), Greater Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to Nine Mack and Cavalier drives intersection, www.facebook.com/downtown stclairshores
NOV. 15
S.T.A.N.D. Against Bullying: Free 15th anniversary
event presented by PKSA Karate-St. Clair Shores, ages 6-17 can discuss solutions, learn self defense, meet new people, earn prizes and more, 5:30-7 p.m., Masonic Heights Elementary School, 22100 Masonic Blvd., (586) 944-1383, pksa_scs@hotmail.com
Holiday book and paper crafting: Creations include Christmas trees and angels, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, register starting Nov. 4, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
Power Play for Heroes: Charity hockey game supporting service dogs for veterans, watch Team Stahls’ vs. Detroit Red Wings alumni, guests include “Slap Shot” actor Steven Carlson, former zamboni driver Al Sobotka, WXYZ Detroit Sports Director Brad Galli and four-time Stanley Cup champion Darren McCarty, also auction items, Red Wings alumni memorabilia and apparel, photos with Ted Lindsay trophy and replica Stanley Cup, 50-50, gift basket raffles, face painting, and concession stand, 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.), St. Clair Shores Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens Road, paul@stahlsteam.com, stahlshero24.eventbrite.com
NOV. 22
Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Dec. 2, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (800) 803-7174
ONGOING
Silent Book Group: Socializing at 6:30 p.m. and silent reading at 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, bring own book, for ages 18 and older, St. Clair
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org
Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and crocheting, dominoes, euchre, pickleball and many more games, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (586) 445-0996
St. Gertrude Senior’s Club: Meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240
Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10-11 a.m.
Saturdays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-0814
Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers: Jam sessions for all levels, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535
Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores: Open studio events, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Clair Shores Adult Education Center inside North Lake High School, 23340 Elmira St., (586) 944-8253, LPCofSCS@gmail. com, lakesidepaletteclub.org
Photo provided by Paul Sabatini
Estate sales
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experience as Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides assistance with valuation, research, advertising and sales for each of their planned sales events.
“The industry standard (commission) is typically between 35-45%,” Deneau said in an email. “We however tailor each estate to the client’s needs. In estates that are higher dollar we lower the percentage to be fair to the client and ourselves. We also do not play the ‘first $5,000 is ours and then 45% after that’ like many companies do.”
On top of estate sales, another service that this business provides includes buy out and clean out services which allows for Clearview to quickly purchase and clean out items or residences so that the estate may be prepared for its next plans. Consignment sales are also available through their website, which features a variety of coins, antiques, jewelry, boats, motorcycles, vehicles and art among other items. Some items may be shipped to buyers, though most items are sold in person.
“We have a heavy online presence but we don’t specifically sell online,” Deneau said.
Through Clearview’s clients, Deneau and his staff have also found some unexpected items like homemade drug-related board games from the 1970s, tiny vials of cocaine, bricks of silver, and gold coins among other antiques and odd items. Deneau and his team will dispose of or hand over any concerning items like drugs and firearms to the proper authorities.
“You never know what you’re going to find,” Deneau said. “We’ve found all kinds
crazy items.”
A lot of cleaning and preparation goes into each sale. If personal items are found, they will generally be hidden away in order to check with the clients.
“We scour the houses before the estate sale,” Deneau said. “We also reduce commission on high end items.”
These estate sales will generally run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the different addresses listed and each sale may take a few days depending on the client’s preferences.
Photo provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions
Pictured are a variety items that were part of a Troy estate sale. of valuable
Threats
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man said the police, the schools and the prosecutor’s office take threats very seriously.
“And if we find out that a statement was made and that there was kind of a threat of violence to the school, typically we are seeing a lot of prosecutions nowadays with that,” Hartman said.
They submit the reports to the county prosecutor’s office and prosecutors will look at the report and make the decision to press charges or not. Hartman said it frequently depends on the child’s age. He said middle school and high school students will often be charged with crimes while it’s not as common at the elementary school level.
“You’re seeing threats from kind of the whole K through 12 but they really take a look at the age, and do they (the kids) really understand what they’re saying,” Hartman said. “A lot of younger kids, they really don’t know what they’re saying. They’re just kind of regurgitating things they hear. That’s a little different than a 10th grader who’s making a statement about bringing a gun to school, right?”
Hartman said he rarely sees threats made from outside the student population.
“Usually, it’s kids who are either joking around or trying to scare the school to get a couple days off or something like that,” Hartman said. “Or they say something out of anger. They just kind of blurt out or send a message and it kind of gets back to school administrators.”
Hartman went on to say students will post threats to public forums and social media such as Snapchat or Instagram. The students don’t think it will get back to the
school, but other students will report it to school authorities.
Hartman said he doesn’t think most students understand the severity of their words though they should consider cases reported by the media companies.
“Sometimes they say these things. It gets to that level,” Hartman said. “A lot of times you ask them, and they say, ‘I don’t know why I said it.’”
Hartman said the last 10 years they’ve seen an uptick in threats. After a school shooting in the country, he said they see an uptick in threats of violence toward schools nationwide.
According to a Sept. 6 press release from the office of Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido, 145 threat-related warrants and charge requests were authorized during the 2022-23 school year and 99 during the 2023-24 school year. Lucido expects an increase during the 2024-25 school year with 65 charges being filed in 2024 as of Sept. 24.
“I’m sure all the school districts around the country are kind of seeing the same thing,” Hartman said. “I’m not really sure the psychology behind that or why but there is something to every time there is a national event you do see it trickle down to kind of schools all over the country.”
Attempts to deter future threats is a two-strategy process. The first strategy relies on educating students and parents about the risks that come with making a shooting or bomb threat. In the case of the prosecutor’s office, this approach includes delivering anti-violence presentations in county schools. Presentations make sure to mention the crimes associated with threats — including the 20-year felony communicating a threat of terrorism charge and the four-year felony
See THREATS on page 25A
Dr. Bergeron has comprehensive education, training, and experience in hospital and clinic-based patient care. She excels in all areas of foot and ankle care with specific training and interest in wound care and foot and ankle surgery (including cutting-edge minimally invasive techniques designed to minimize surgical trauma and help patients recover faster).
Fiber arts
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“I want to be all inclusive. I want everybody to feel welcome,” Romanoski said.
The group welcomes participants of all ages. Romanoski said they’ve had high school students who made fashion show pieces completely out of fiber arts.
Members help each other with their skills. If someone gets stuck on a certain stitch, another member will lean over and help them out.
Jenn Towianski, a member of the Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic, spun dyed wool into yarn. The wool she used she bought in its raw state as dirty sheep’s wool. She then went on to prepare the wool by carding it and making sure it’s smooth. Her spinning wheel was made in Poland, and she painted it herself. Towianski also crochets and knits.
“I’ve always wanted to spin, but I put it off until after I’ve had my kids grown up,” Towianski said.
The Sterling Heights Fiber Frolic has been around since about 2021. She’s been in the Clinton-Macomb group for around two years and said she loves it.
Susan Stephens, a member of the group, said she started attending meetings when she was working on a cross-stitching project. She read about the group in the library’s newsletter.
“I was looking for something to do, so I thought I would try it,” Stephens said.
She said she has a lot of fun in the group.
“We’re very open, we talk about stuff. We have several teachers in the group, so we talk (about) teaching stuff,” Stephens said. “I’ve made friends here and I’m a very nervous person so that was a big step for me.”
Working on fiber arts such as cross stitch and crocheting helps to keep Stephens’ mind and hands busy. She said she usually has a couple projects going at the same time.
“One of the best parts about this group is if you’re stuck on a pattern or what to do, they’re very helpful,” Stephens said. “They’ll help you figure out the stitches, or they’ll help you find a pattern.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
Stoneridge Dental welcomes Dr. Nick Bielkie
Stoneridge Dental, with three offices in Macomb County, has announced the addition of Dr. Nick Bielkie. Bielkie, like the other staff at Stoneridge Dental, said he takes pride in helping patients of all ages feel comfortable in the dental chair. The addition of Bielkie will allow expanded office hours to help patients receive treatment at their convenience. Stoneridge Dental provides everything from cleanings and examinations to fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, implant restorations and more. The friendly, helpful staff is dedicated to serving each patient’s unique oral health needs. “Providing patients with the best dental care possible involves a commitment to open communication and a focus on long-term oral health,” Bielkie said. “This approach emphasizes preventive care, patient education and a staff that works together as a team. I believe we do an excellent job of that here at Stoneridge Dental and are always striving to provide the highest levels of patient satisfaction.” Learn more by visiting stoneridgedental.com or calling the Shelby Township office at (586) 739-6400, the Clinton Township office at (586) 412-7100 or the
Rockers
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our team’s winning tradition. Steve knows the game, understands what it takes to win at this level, as it’s important to our organization. He will make the players better; he develops hockey players and young men.”
Shannon said he’s watched the Rockers in person a handful of times since the team was founded, and said fans can expect a different style of play this season.
“I’m going to put some systems in that they haven’t had since the inception,” Shannon said. “We’re going to play a little differently and we’re going to be tough on the
Estate sales
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Once the sale ends, clients can expect to receive their check after a week.
“Everything is beautifully displayed,” Deneau said. “We get an eclectic mix of people and have gathered such a following. Our clients do very well.”
In July 2024, Deneau’s company worked with a retired 91-year-old resident of Long Lake Road in Troy, with the assistance of the resident’s friend and neighbor Karol Szymula, for a large estate sale that featured a large collection of different art pieces and antiquities.
“We already tried to help him sell some
puck. We’re going to do what we do and play my style of hockey.”
The Rockers held its first team practice Oct. 9 and are slated to begin the season Oct. 12 when they host the Port Huron Prowlers at Big Boy Arena in Fraser.
Shannon said he has access to watch games from past seasons to scout FPHL opponents, but said he’s more focused on his team.
“I’m not so inclined to do that at this point because we have to take care of ourselves first,” Shannon said. “We have to worry about what we’re going to do and then we’ll worry about what they’re doing after.”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
things,” Szymula said. “Clearview is the best and really tries to give the best bang.”
This Troy sale saw a long line of people come through, with over 130 people signed in for this event.
“When we started on Thursday, the first guy in line came from Seattle,” Szymula said. “The line never stopped.”
According to Szymula, it took roughly around 15 months to get the house prepared for the sale with over 2,500 boxes full of stuff. The sale likely brought in over $100,000.
“The sale was unbelievably successful,” Szymula said. “We couldn’t do what Chris has done. It’s amazing.”
For more information, visit seniorcoun seling.info or clearviewestatesales.com.
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
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charge for calling in a bomb threat. Students are reminded that they can lose opportunities later in life by calling in a threat.
“We remain committed to implementing any strategy to prevent the root of the problem,” Lucido said. “Every time I’ve seen people get educated about things there’s a change about how they think or what they may or may not do. If I knew that I may not go to college by doing like this and would be barred from getting financial aid or going into the military or, the worst part is, if I can’t get a job when this is all over with, maybe you’ll see those (threat) numbers go down.”
The second strategy is the legal system at work. A four- or 20-year change is intimidating in the abstract but is suddenly a lot more concerning when having it read off as a charge in court proceedings. Students may have years of their life spent behind the bars of the juvenile and possibly even adult court systems, while parents will have to pay for housing and providing for their child while at the Juvenile Justice Center. Costs associated with the initial response to the threat — such as sending ambulances and specialized police units to the scene — will be borne by the students and their families as well.
Of course, not every threat case is the same and throwing every offender into juvenile detention is hardly the most productive approach. The juvenile system in Macomb County is already structured primarily around anti-recidivism training rather than the more punitive nature of the adult system, and resources are available to determine how each arrested and convicted threat-making student is handled.
“I rely on the experts within our system to tell us whether or not this was a childish prank that turned serious, and it won’t happen again because they are amenable to the services that will be provided, or this child has some deep-seated issues that will need a lot of attention,” Lucido said. “That predicates on what we’re going to do in the justice system to bring about a just result with safety at the forefront.”
Hartman wants to warn people about issuing these types of threats and for parents to stay vigilant about checking what their children are doing online.
“I’d really encourage them to have conversations with their kids about making statements like that and threatening violence at school and anything with weapons and school just don’t mix,” Hartman said.
The prosecutor offered words of caution for students pondering calling in a threat.
“Don’t do it,” Lucido said. “Just don’t do it in Macomb. You will be held accountable. Your family is going to have to participate regarding the economics that go along with this.”
Lucido’s pleas extend to adults as well. He asked parents to keep an eye on what their children are doing and called upon school districts to adopt zero tolerance policies toward in-school violence and threats.
“If we don’t stop this early on, it will get out of control,” Lucido said. “What we want to do is immediately take them out of harm’s way of other students, administrators and teachers … and put them in the youth home or the Juvenile Justice Center and have them evaluated immediately as to why this behavior had come about.”
Tips to Ok2Say can be made online, through text at 65279 or by calling 8-55-OK2SAY. If it is a true emergency, dial 911.
Four Local Dentists Inducted as Fellows Into the American College of Dentists
Four local dentists were inducted as Fellows into the American College of Dentists on October 17th in New Orleans, La. Congratulations to DR. BRIAN J. HUNT, DR ROBERT STEWART, DR JOHN HACKENBERGER AND DR LOIS KOVALCHICK on this prestigious award. The presenting nominator and sponsor was Grosse Pointe Endodontist Dr. George T. Goodis.
To become a fellow in the American College of Dentists one must exhibit the highest ethical and professional standards and be a leader in dentistry and the community at large.
After the readings, Johnson took a few minutes to conduct a Q&A with his youthful audience, who came prepared to ask the six-time Pro Bowler some questions:
Q. Do you know how many touchdowns you scored in your whole career?
A. Eighty-three. I got robbed of a couple, but 83.
Q. Who is the toughest cornerback you ever went up against?
A. I’ll give you two names. Al Harris, he was the first one. Patrick Peterson was the second.
Q. Who is the toughest team you ever went against?
A. That’s tough. You know what’s tough? It’s really tough playing when it’s really cold outside because your fingers and feet hurt. When we’re playing in Green Bay and it’s zero degrees outside, that’s pretty tough.
Q. How hard does Jared Goff throw the ball?
A. Quarterbacks can throw the ball real-
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Calvin Johnson Jr.. the 2024 “Pride of the Lions” inductee, visited Gardner White’s Warren location Oct. 9 to host his “Bedtime Stories” event. Gardner White was named the official furniture and mattress store of the Detroit Lions and hosted the event in conjunction with the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
Johnson
ly hard. You see my finger here? See how that finger here is messed up and a little shorter, that’s how hard they throw. They mess up your fingers.
Q. How many receiving yards did you have in your career?
A. Eleven thousand and something, I forget exactly how much it was (11,619).
Q. How fast could you run?
A. When I was running at my peak, I was running a 4.35 if that means anything to you.
Q. Why do they call you “Megatron”?
A. They call me “Megatron” because when I was first playing football in 2007, that’s when the “Transformers” movie came out. Everybody just started calling me “Megatron” and it caught on.
Q. How many points did you have?
A. I guess you would have to multiply 83 by six. I can’t do that off the top of my head. (According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and pro-football-reference.com,
Johnson had 508 career points. He had one rushing touchdown and two two-point conversions in addition to his 83 receiving touchdowns.)
Q. That call you got when they put you in the (Pro Football) Hall of Fame, what was that feeling like? (A father asked this question.)
A. That was a rush of emotions. You think about all the things you did in your career. It was just a rush of all my teammates, all the experiences, and all the different emotions I had from 0-16 to when we made the playoffs. It was all that in one moment. It was a happy moment to say the least.
Q. Did you play with Barry Sanders?
A. I did not play with Barry Sanders. I really wish I did, but he was a little bit older than me. It would’ve been very cool to play with Barry.
Q. Who is your favorite Lions player right now?
A. That’s tough. I love Jared (Goff). He’s a solid dude. I love Amon-Ra (St. Brown). There’s so many guys on the team, but those are my top-two.
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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Kroger
also conducted its own traffic study done by the engineering and consulting firm Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick.
Canvasser gave an overview of the history of the Kroger on Harper, stating that in 2001 the store invested over $30 million into the city and with a store expansion.
“At that time Kroger site plan was approved with the current egress and ingress drives that exist today,” Canvasser said. “Notably, there was no traffic required for that expansion.”
Canvasser also explained to the council and staff the steps Kroger took to get the site plan back before the council. He stated they were approved by the Planning Commission twice: once in 2021, and once in 2023. He also said the only concerns Kroger staff had in 2023 was crime.
Canvasser said Kroger worked on explaining safety protocols and increasing efforts to improve safety.
The site plan item was eventually placed on the agenda for the St. Clair Shores City Council meeting on March 18, 2024. However, Canvasser said Kroger was notified a few hours before the meeting that the request would not be considered at all.
“Unfortunately, Kroger was left with no option and had to take this matter to court,” Canvasser said.
In June, Kroger and the city met an agreement, Canvasser said.
“That required the city to review Kroger’s application in accordance with its ordinance at its regularly scheduled June 17 meeting,” Canvasser said.
During that meeting Canvasser said the council “acknowledged that crime was not an issue” and turned its attention to traffic impacts. Canvasser said no ordinance stated they needed a traffic study or allowed the City Council to reject the application on that basis. He also said that though Kroger asked, it did not get direction from the city on study criteria or areas of concern. Kroger did get a traffic study at its own cost.
“That traffic study clearly shows that Kroger’s proposed site plan will not impact traffic in any material manner,” Canvasser said.
Canvasser stated that the traffic study done by the city is “defective” in many ways.
“It appears to have been prepared to support a predetermined conclusion and I really hope I’m wrong about that,” Canvasser said.
Canvasser said if the City Council does not approve the site plan, Kroger will have to file an appeal in Macomb County Circuit Court.
“And given the history cited I think it’s very clear that any denial would be based on a thinly disguised pretext,” Canvasser said.
He went on to say that Kroger would also be forced to pursue monetary damage claims.
City Attorney Robert Ihrie acknowledged that Canvasser did email him, but he did not respond initially.
“Because I don’t speak for the City Council and don’t know what each council person is looking for, but I did respond last July,” Ihrie said.
He went on to say he did know the council had safety concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem and Councilwoman Candice Rusie said it is an unusual circumstance to have two traffic studies with two different results. She said the traffic study AEW completed suggests nothing could go in the parcel. She pointed out on that same parcel, a Panera Bread drive-thru was approved in 2020.
“In my opinion, subjectively, this parcel is less than ideal for a gas station,” Rusie said. She went on to say she recognizes they are being asked to approve a site plan that is currently allowable under zoning and meets ordinances.
Councilman Ronald Frederick stated he is not an attorney but that he does know thousands of people go through the mentioned intersection including residents who voted for them. He said he looked through the traffic study completed by Kroger and appreciated the work put forth.
“In addition, you talked about stacked cars,” Frederick said. “My position is really about safety. So stacked cars is very nice and you know there’s a long line, there’s a short line, whatever it is. But I’m more interested in how many crashes.”
He went on to say the traffic study stated the intersection has 18 crashes per year and in Frederick’s opinion that’s already too many.
Councilman John Caron said when Kroger first came before council in 2017 to take over the old Kmart building, the company stated it wouldn’t build a gas station. He said businesses put forth a lot of money to clean up the dilapidated building.
“I get the advice of Mr. Ihrie, but we’re required to vote for a reason, and I do think that you get these circumstances where just something is just wrong and you’ve got to vote your conscience and that,” Caron said. “And this is just wrong to me.”
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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