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Lakeside plans shoot for the skies
CURRENT CONCEPT ENVISIONS BUILDINGS UP TO 6 STORIES, CONTAINS LONGTERM FLEXIBILITY FOR 50STORY BUILDINGS
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The long-term plans for the Lakeside City Center could truly put the “heights” in Sterling Heights.
During an Oct. 8 workshop, the Sterling Heights Planning Commission heard the latest details over zon-
ing code and design guidelines for the Lakeside redevelopment project.
The project plans to transform Lakeside Mall — which closed at the start of July — into a mixed-use district including multiple neighborhoods.
During the workshop, representatives from the planning, architecture and engineering firm Arcadis shared
See LAKESIDE on page 20A
Sterling gets tree planting grant
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights has some new “seed money” for planting trees.
Sterling Heights announced that it was one of 33 municipalities in the American Midwest and Northeast to recently get grant money from the national conservation group American Forests and its Tree Equity Catalyst Fund. According to American Forests, that fund’s funding comes in part from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Sterling Heights says it received $500,000 in grant money from the fund, which according to American Forests, can be used toward “equitable tree planning and planting, nursery development, community engagement, workforce development and more.”
Benita Hussain, chief program officer of Tree Equity at American Forests, said her group proudly supports the communities.
“From tackling extreme heat to reducing air pollution, tree canopy is essential for healthy, thriving communities,” Hussain said.
For years, several Sterling Heights officials have openly lamented the size of the city’s tree canopy, which the city has estimated at around 19% and below the 40% goal it hopes to attain. The deaths of around 12,000 trees have been blamed
See TREES on page 26A
Sheriff Anthony Wickersham
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M-59 fence to be replaced for $2.09 million
CITY CITES CURRENT FENCE’S SAFETY ISSUES, BLIGHT AS REASONS
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — A northern gateway along Sterling Heights’ border could soon look nicer after a majority of the Sterling Heights City Council voted to approve a plan to replace its fencing.
During an Oct. 15 meeting, the City Council voted 6-1 to allocate almost $2.09 million toward new fencing along Dobry Drive. Councilman Michael Radtke voted no.
According to the city, the repairs in question would affect around 1.3 miles of chain link fencing that separates Dobry from M-59 as the two thoroughfares run alongside each other.
City officials say the fencing between Marigold Drive, east of Ryan Road, and Utica Drive, just west of Utica Road, was installed in the 1990s and has degraded over time to the point of now being ugly and unsafe.
So to remedy this, the city says it plans to replace the old fence with sections of vinyl-coated fencing. Part of the fence near Mound Road would also have Sterling Heights-themed branding that motorists could easily see, officials said.
The project’s total cost is estimated at almost $2.09 million. The city picked Shelby Township-based Z Contractors Inc. for the job, the second lowest of three bids,
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City celebrates new crosswalk, traffic safety pilot program
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Another step in Sterling Heights’ traffic safety agenda is underway.
Sterling Heights officials celebrated with Utica Community Schools leadership while cutting the ribbon on a new safety crosswalk by Stevenson High School, 39701 Dodge Park Road, Oct. 15.
The city also spread the word on its traffic safety pilot program, which is slated to start in October and last six months. The goal is to stop motorists from speeding, thus making it safer to be a pedestrian or cyclist.
According to city officials, the program plans to install speed cushions along Brougham Drive; traffic circles along Amsterdam Drive; a median on Pond View Drive;
TOP: Sterling Heights city officials try out the crosswalk. ABOVE: The signage flashes at the Stevenson crosswalk to alert drivers.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
NEWS & NOTES
UPTON HOUSE TO HOST PHOTO EVENT
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Public Library and the Historical Commission will hold a holiday photo fundraiser event 1-4 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Upton House Museum, 40433 Dodge Park Road.
Participants may dress casually, dress up for the holidays, or wear available Victorianera costumes for the photo session. Historical Commission members will take the photos using the participants’ own cameras.
Admission costs $10. RSVP by visiting sterling-heights.events.mylibrary.digital/ event?id=116785, or call (586) 446-2665.
Sterling named No. 1 U.S. city for keeping skin youthful
STERLING HEIGHTS — The online beauty shop LOOKFANTASTIC recently revealed a study that says Sterling Heights is the No. 1 U.S. city for slowing down skin aging. Sterling Heights’ overall rating was 81.15 out of 100, just 0.1 ahead of second-place Anchorage, Alaska.
“Sterling Heights has an extremely high quiet area score, which means residents can get lots of beauty sleep, helping to slow down signs of aging,” LOOKFANTASTIC said in a press release.
“The city has 1901 sunlight hours and a low average UV index of 2.92 throughout the year, which means residents can enjoy the sun without the harsh effects of UV radiation.”
Ann Arbor also made the study’s top 10 list, at ninth place. Learn more about the study by visiting lookfantastic.com/c/health-beauty/face/best-cities-to-keep-skin-youthful.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY TO BE HELD
STERLING HEIGHTS — The city will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 outside Sterling Heights City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, by the Marco “Mike” Adragna Veterans Memorial Garden. The event will include the reveal of a Gulf War Memorial to the memorial garden. Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.
Municipal buildings to close for Veterans Day
STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights city buildings and services will close Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Those facilities include City Hall, the library, the 41-A District Court, the Department of Public Works, and the community, senior and nature centers. City officials say the weekly trash pickup schedule will not be affected. Learn more about the city calendar by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.
FALL SHINE CLEANUP EVENT NOV. 9
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Initiative for Neighborhood Excellence will hold its fall volunteer neighborhood cleanup event, SHINE Day, Nov. 9.
The program assists residents who cannot otherwise maintain their property’s yards or exteriors due to disability, age or financial troubles. Tasks such as raking, weeding and trimming shrubbery are examples of the work volunteers do.
Organizers say volunteers will first meet at 9:30 a.m. at First Church of Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, before going to assigned properties. Cleanup supplies will be provided.
Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Fall SHINE Day” in the search bar. Further questions may be answered by emailing cityhall@sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2476.
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METRO DETROIT — The candidate profiles from all 19 C & G Newspapers are available online at candgnews.com/news/elections. The Sentry’s candidate profiles ran in print in the Oct. 9 issue.
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A natural, accessible pathway that would enter the Sterling Heights Nature Preserve is one of the amenities in a Sterling Heights ballot proposal for this upcoming election. City officials estimate that a nature preserve pathway would cost roughly $4.7 million out of $92 million expected to be raised under the 15-year, 0.95-mill millage proposal.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Voters to decide fate of ‘Pathway’ millage proposal
BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — There’s an electoral fork in the road approaching. It’ll soon be up to Sterling Heights voters to decide which pathway to take regarding a ballot millage proposal that city officials say promises to promote recreation, sustainability and other city priorities.
The ballot proposal, which the city calls the “Pathway to Play and Preservation,” is a 0.95-mill levy that would last 15 years if approved. In total, the millage proposal expects to raise around $92 million.
City officials say the new plan would bring the city’s Visioning 2040 goals closer to fruition. The goals include:
Nature preserve path: A new, natural pathway would grant more accessible public access inside the Sterling Heights Nature Preserve, located in the city’s northwest. The estimated cost is $4.7 million.
Rotary Park improvements: Rotary Park would gain new amenities including
the installation of a canoe and kayak livery, two soccer fields, a basketball court, a boardwalk, and a historical tribute to Sterling Township’s early 20th century Belvedere Park. The estimated cost is $11.8 million.
Red Run Park: A new Red Run Park near Moravian Drive and Schoenherr Road could gain pickleball courts, a dog park, a mini automated satellite library and more. The estimated cost is $5.2 million.
Pickleball complex: A new building will house indoor pickleball courts. The estimated cost is $15.8 million.
Sidewalks: Officials said the proposal would fund new sidewalks and replace the special assessment system that currently bills property owners. The estimated cost is $27.2 million.
Open space preservation: The creation of a new city land bank could let the city acquire land parcels for green spaces or for recreational uses. The estimated cost is $18.2 million.
Trees: The city would plant around
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and pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flashing beacons (at four spots around Dodge Park and Utica roads, such as the Stevenson crosswalk.
In addition, the Stevenson crosswalk area will be a trial area for curb extensions and a preliminary test for a painted crosswalk by mural artist Wendy Popko, city officials said.
City officials say these pilot projects, which cost around $75,000, could be expanded throughout the city if they’re deemed a success, following evaluation.
In a statement, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said the city has listened to public feedback on traffic
safety issues.
Leaders from Sterling Heights and Utica Community Schools cut the ribbon Oct. 15 on a new
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15,000 street trees to build up its tree canopy. The estimated cost is $9.1 million.
At an Oct. 15 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, Sterling Heights Councilman Michael Radtke urged residents to do their research and get behind the millage effort.
“This is the last meeting before the upcoming election, so I just want residents to make sure they read their information about the upcoming millage, see the benefits and hopefully join me in supporting it,” Radtke said.
“With these new beacons and other traffic calming pilot projects, we’re making sure that in Sterling Heights, everyone can drive, walk and bike with confidence in their safety,” Taylor said.
UCS Superintendent Robert Monroe added in a statement that its work with the city is focused on keeping students safe.
“These improvements have been a priority for our entire community, and we are pleased that these measures are the first of their kind in the city and will significantly improve the safety of our students walking to and from Stevenson High School,” Monroe said.
Learn more by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2720.
Council members Deanna Koski and Henry Yanez have spoken in opposition to the millage proposal during previous council meetings. At the Oct. 15 meeting, Koski said she remembers when the nature preserve was created and added that it was meant to be a green space and a haven for animals driven out of their habitats. She said there was no intention of putting paths in that area.
“The idea was to keep it nature, the way nature made it,” she said.
The city’s website has a special millage cost calculator where residents may enter their home’s taxable value and learn how much extra they’d pay per year if the millage succeeds. This calculator may be accessed by visiting bit.ly/3Y0hnDY.
Learn more about the millage proposal by visiting sterlingheights.gov/pathway.
flashing beacon crosswalk outside Stevenson High School.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
CRIME WATCH
Man in thick jacket cited for shoplifting
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to Meijer, 36600 Van Dyke Ave., Oct. 11 upon hearing that a suspect had tried to steal $305.96 worth of miscellaneous items from the store.
Store staff said the suspect wore a thick jacket despite the warmer weather and allegedly tried to conceal items and exit before he was caught. Police said they cited the suspect for second-degree retail fraud.
Homeless woman taken to hospital
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard early in the morning of Oct. 13 that a homeless woman had stolen a sandwich and jerky while disturbing patrons at a business along Hall Road, near Schoenherr Road.
According to police, the suspect had left the store but was lingering outside. The business reportedly did not wish to prosecute, and police reportedly took the individual to the hospital, as she had allegedly asked.
Juveniles allegedly steal headphones, underwear
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to Target, 2310 Metropolitan Parkway, near Dequindre Road, upon hearing that a group of young males were allegedly trying to steal items.
Police said surveillance footage showed
the youth stealing three pairs of headphones collectively valued at $300 and men’s underwear valued at $25. The youth reportedly drove off in a dark-colored Toyota Camry or Toyota Corolla, police said.
Vehicle stolen from cinema lot
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to the parking lot of MJR Marketplace Cinema, 35400 Van Dyke Ave., after hearing that someone’s vehicle was reportedly stolen between 10 p.m. Oct. 13 and around 12:30 a.m. Oct. 14.
Police said they could find no signs of broken glass but added the vehicle information to a law enforcement database.
Larceny reported on Maple Lane Drive
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said a larceny had reported Oct. 12 along Maple Lane Drive.
Police did not provide further information about what happened or what might’ve been stolen.
Anyone who has more information about these events or general suspicious happenings is encouraged to call the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800. — Eric Czarnik
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ESTATE SALE COMPANIES
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
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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 These items were available during an
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“We are booking groups next year, and we are looking for anyone who has a group that we can get a discounted rate for,” Leonardi said. “If someone has a group and they can get me a minimum of 32 people, one couple would go for free.”
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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook: All-inclusive living for active seniors
Pine Ridge of Plumbrook is a 55+ community o ering residents a lifestyle that balances independence with convenience.
“We take great pride in creating an environment where residents don’t have to worry about home upkeep,” said Dan Marchione, Director of Sales and Marketing at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook. “All of their essential services—like utilities, housekeeping, social activities, and even meals—are included, so they can focus on enjoying life.”
Located in a quiet neighborhood setting, Pine Ridge of Plumbrook provides easy access to outdoor activities with two courtyards and walking paths. Every apartment features a balcony or patio, and residents also enjoy a strong connection to nearby Dodge Park and the local senior center where they can engage in community activities.
Pine Ridge of Plumbrook’s culinary program has earned recognition from A Place for Mom, winning the “Best in Dining” award.
“We o er 12 to 15 di erent options per meal,
with a restaurant-style menu in the dining room,” Marchione added. “ e variety and quality of the food, combined with an active social calendar that includes day trips, clubs and events, sets Pine Ridge of Plumbrook apart from other communities.”
In addition to independent living, residents have access to third-party services that can assist with activities of daily living.
“While we maintain a very active, independent community, there are healthcare conveniences that allow residents to take care of wellness without having to leave home,” Marchione explained. “ e community does o er a complimentary shuttle service for trips to doctor’s appointments.”
e apartments at Pine Ridge of Plumbrook range from 600 to 900 square feet, and each unit features a full kitchen, ensuite bathroom, ample closet space and additional storage units. All utilities, including high-speed internet, are included. “Our apartments are newly renovated with luxury vinyl tile and other features designed
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With a team that feels more like family, Pine Ridge of Plumbrook’s sta enjoys fostering true connections among residents. “Our employees genuinely care about our residents, and many of our sta members have been with us for years,” Marchione said.
Community engagement is a core value, and residents are frequently involved in events at nearby Plumbrook Elementary. “We’ve hosted students for Grandparent’s Day, and the students are invited to come here for trick-or-treating during Halloween,” Marchione said, adding that these intergenerational connections help create a welcoming atmosphere. Pine Ridge of Plumbrook is located at 8350 Plumbrook Rd. in Sterling Heights. For more information, call (586) 333-3070 or visit https://www.trueconnectioncommunities.com/ senior-living-communities-michigan/pineridgeplumbrook-senior-living/
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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Reaume Bene ts Advisors O ers Health Care Solutions, HR Support
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.
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with a stress-free 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 of valuable 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. 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 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.
Pictured are a variety items that were part of a Troy estate sale.
Photo provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions
HOMES
SELLERS SHOULD CONSIDER HIGH-IMPACT, LOW-COST RENOVATION PROJECTS
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Before putting a house on the market, a little work can go a long way when it comes to attracting buyers.
However, these improvements do not necessarily have to be expensive projects. Local real estate agents shared recommendations for high-impact, low-cost projects that sellers can do to impress potential buyers.
Polishing the exterior
Buyers often make judgments on a home they are looking at before they even walk through the door. That is why it is important to make sure the exterior of a home is well-maintained before trying to sell. This can mean working on the landscaping, power washing dirty walkways and fixing up exterior paint.
“The curb appeal is the first thing people notice when they are walking up to the home,” said Rebecca Gulyas, of Gulyas Group Realtors in Birmingham.
While landscaping is important, there are some months in Michigan where certain outdoor projects are not realistic. If this is the case, it is still important to make sure the outside of the home looks clean and polished. For example, sellers should assess their exterior paint and address any spots that are peeling.
John Farhat, a Royal Oak realtor at Keller Williams, said, “A lot of people touch up paint inside, but very few people do that on the outside and I do think it’s equally as important.”
A fresh coat of paint
When it comes to the inside, there are several things sellers can do to make their home more attractive to buyers. In many cases, improvement begins with a can of paint.
“I think paint is one department where you can stretch your money quite a bit,” Farhat said.
Rather than a project that costs a lot of money for a small area, paint can brighten
the whole house.
When putting fresh paint on the walls, it is important to consider what buyers might be looking for in a home. For this purpose, neutral colors are usually the best option.
“Keep in mind that what your style has been while you’ve lived there may not be what everybody’s style is that is looking to make your home theirs,” Farhat said.
Farhat added that a fresh coat of paint can improve unexpected areas of the house such as an unfinished basement, garage or storage areas.
“A coat of paint could be the difference between someone getting excited about a room or wanting to stay away from it,” Farhat said.
If painting the house is not in the budget, Gulyas said sellers at the bare minimum should wash their walls before putting their house on the market.
Appliances
Many people notice the little things when buying a home. When sellers fine-tune the details of their home before putting it on the market, they might impress prospective buyers.
Farhat said that adding new appliances to a kitchen is a quick way to make an improvement. This might not necessarily fall under the category of a cheap fix, but he said there are typically good deals on appliances around the holidays.
“Fresh new appliances can make a kitchen feel so much newer in a day by literally changing nothing up except appliances,” Farhat said.
Smell
Looks are not the only factor buyers consider when searching for a home. While it is important for the space to look nice, it also needs to smell good — or at least not have any concerning scents.
Gulyas said sellers with pets should make sure they are paying attention to how their house smells. She said buyers can know within a minute of walking into a home if
they want to live in it, which is why it is important to make sure that the first thing they smell is not the pets.
However, the answer to covering up smells is not through an excess of air fresheners. Gulyas said this can lead buyers to jump to the conclusion that the seller is hiding
ABOVE: When prepping a home to sell, it is important that the landscaping is well maintained.
LEFT: Since sellers do not know the personal color preferences of the buyers, it is often safest to paint the walls neutral colors.
something that would be causing the house to smell bad. To make their home as compelling as possible to buyers, sellers should make their home look and smell as clean and updated as possible.
Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
TOP: Painting an unfinished basement can make the space feel more welcoming.
Photos provided by John Farhat
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School board, police lieutenant address school threat protocols
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — Warren Mott High School has endured some fearful moments this school year.
The first incident occurred Sept. 9 when a technical error set off an alarm that called for a lockdown. Staff initiated the school’s ALICE protocols, which caused stress among students who thought there was a real threat in the building when there was not.
A second incident happened during the homecoming dance Sept. 21 when students ran out of the school because they thought they heard gunshots, which turned out to be decorative balloons popping.
Classes were canceled Sept. 23, two days after the dance, when someone posted a false threat to the school.
A fourth episode occurred Oct. 4 when police evacuated Warren Mott during the team’s football game against Cousino after a Cousino student was asked to leave for making several inappropriate comments to
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a Warren Mott administrator. He wouldn’t leave and was arrested by Warren police. From there, a 911 call was received about a possible threat the arrested student had made, which turned out to be a false alarm.
Because of these matters, Warren Police Lt. John Gajewski gave a presentation on police procedures during the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education meeting Oct. 16.
‘Detailed investigations often time take time’
There are three school resource officers that work primarily at the district’s three high schools: Warren Mott officer Jeff Carrero, Cousino officer Jason Vandervord and Sterling Heights High School officer Duane Casbar. Carrero and Vandervord are from the Warren Police Department, and Casbar is from the Sterling Heights Police Department.
“We collaborate well together because we have the same goals when it comes to students,” Gajewski said. “That’s safety, security and the well-being of everybody involved.
Obviously in today’s times with school threats, it’s unfortunate, we all have to err on the side of caution.
“I know all of us want our students to have excellent social activities, but we cannot compromise safety,” Gajewski said. “It’s because of the relationship we have with the district in general and the establishment of our school resource officers, it allows us to be on the same page more times than not. So much of this is done behind the scenes.”
During the meeting, School Board President Susan Trombley asked Gajewski about situations at the schools — including building evacuations or stopping an event — in which the department takes over. Gajewski said each event is conducted on a case-by-case decision.
“If officers have to make an immediate decision based on an actual emergency, a perceived emergency or a report with what we know at the time, which oftentimes is limited information, we of course will do that,” Gajewski said. “That is when those types of actions, such as shutting something down or
Photo by Maria Allard
During the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education meeting Oct. 16, Warren Police Lt. John Gajewski discusses various police procedures taken during school-related threats.
Protocols
evacuating, take place. We strive to make the best, most informed decision we can, keeping all parties abreast to assure the safety and well-being of everybody at the event.”
Trombley also asked Gajewski what occurs after “the crisis situation is resolved.”
First off, a police report is completed and assigned to a detective for follow-up.
“The goal of a detective is to do an investigation to determine the truth of the matter, collect facts and see if those facts prove or disprove that a crime did in fact be committed,” Gajewski said.
Each investigation “is a multistep process” that “takes time.” That includes conducting witness interviews, reviewing security cameras and using digital forensics.
“At the Warren Police Department, most of those investigations, particularly when they are centering on a school threat, an online threat, a threat of violence, are referred to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office,” Gajewski said. “The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, whether an adult or a juvenile, they are the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to issuing a charge.”
Board Vice President Carl Weckerle wanted to know more about how the Warren Police Department provides guidance to the district regarding what is communicated publicly during ongoing investigations.
“We understand that in today’s times everybody wants everything answered instantly right away and so do we. Detailed investigations oftentimes take time,” Gajewski said. “The one thing we cannot do is cause the release of inaccurate information to go out. That obviously harms the trust with parents, the trust with students, and
from a law enforcement side can absolutely adversely affect the integrity of an ongoing investigation. Our goal is, of course, to get the accurate, most updated information we can.”
Superintendent John Bernia took an opportunity to address various measures educators take when disciplining students. He talked about the district’s student code of conduct, which outlines the student discipline process.
“There is student discipline that can be handled within the building. That handles the majority of it, and is handled by our building administrators,” Bernia said. “When we have something that is egregious or goes beyond what we might call school discipline, we have a process for that. It’s called a disciplinary hearing. That is chaired and led by our director of security, crisis and management, Mr. (Rick) Scholz. He collects the documents and collects the facts and then it comes to an impartial panel that’s not connected to that student.”
From there, that can result in a number of consequences, including expulsion. Expelled students cannot attend a public school for up to 180 days. Then there’s a reinstatement process students go through in which a panel evaluates whether or not the student can return to school on a case-bycase basis.
“We have an obligation to guarantee due process to the student,” Bernia said. “I don’t enjoy this part of the job, but it is a necessary part of the job to ensure we hold people accountable and make sure we send a message we are serious about safe schools.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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There are three school resource officers that work primarily at the district’s three high schools — Warren Mott, Cousino and Sterling Heights High School — and also support schools throughout the district.
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those guidelines. They explained that the goal is to make the Lakeside site adaptable to the future and the community’s needs.
Erich Dohrer, from Arcadis, talked about the need for a mix of uses at the new Lakeside, including retail, residences, offices and more.
“That’s what comes together to create the vibrancy and the dynamic kind of city center,” Dohrer said. “But it’s also important that it also helps to promote economic sustainability over the long term.”
Dohrer said the current plan envisions 2,359 multifamily residential units, over 560,000 square feet of retail anchor space, almost 162,000 square feet of new retail space, 70,000 square feet of office space, a 20,000-square-foot community center, and a hotel with 80-100 rooms. There would also be 400 units for independent senior living and 350 units for active adults ages 55 and older, he explained.
A sector of the development called The Lakeside Heart would be in the city center’s center, overlapping the mall’s historical footprint. James Mellor, from Arcadis, said this area would feature a 1-acre central park, and the area could host movies in the park and farmers markets.
Four neighborhoods would surround the Lakeside Heart: The Crossroads to the northwest, The Urban Green to the northeast, The Senior Social for active senior living to the southeast, and The Suburban Retreat to the southwest.
All those neighborhoods will be surrounded by a 1 1/2 mile-long green belt park, the Lakeside Legacy Loop, in the area of today’s Lakeside Circle. Developers expect to design that area for cycling, running and more.
“So everybody who works and lives here is a three- to five-minute walk from this space that takes you all the way around the site,” Dohrer said concerning the loop.
If the property were like a hamburger, residentially focused property would mainly make up the buns while commercially focused property would make up the meat in a central belt that spans all but the westernmost portion of the district. But Dohrer explained that the framework still offers
enough flexibility to potentially put an office, coffee shop or residential development in a commercial zone.
According to Arcadis, as far as building heights go, the mainly commercial areas would be one or two stories while the residential areas would be mostly four or five stories. An exception would be the senior area in the southeast, which could have sixstory buildings.
For the long-term future, zoning height restrictions would limit Lakeside’s northern third to 50 stories, the middle third to 35 stories and the southern third to 10 stories, Dohrer’s presentation explained.
“And again, you can say, ‘No one is building a 50-story building in Sterling Heights.’ But in 25, 30 years, is that the case? We don’t know,” Dohrer said. “So we want to have that flexibility that this can grow and adapt as the city does.”
When public speakers spoke at the meeting, Rick Williams said he looks forward to seeing Lakeside’s future.
He said while he liked the idea of the ring around the perimeter, Lakeside has historically been commercial with some added entertainment attractions. He said he was concerned about the density and how much residential property is being proposed for the site.
“It’ll bring quite a bit of traffic with that much residential area,” he said.
When it was time for Planning Commission members to respond, Pashko Ujkic said the plan “looks like a mini city” but questioned whether it would be entirely walkable within minutes.
Commissioner Geoff Gariepy wondered how the area could conceptually handle parking for 50-story buildings.
Sterling Heights City Planner Jake Parcell noted that the presentation is still a concept plan and not the final product. But Parcell said while 50-stories may not happen “anytime soon,” one way parking could theoretically be handled is ground-floor commercial with three stories of parking above and then residential on top.
Nathan Inks, from the Planning Commission, liked the concept and said the city is thinking about ways to integrate existing businesses with the new Lakeside development. He allayed concerns about the timing of 35- or 50-story buildings, if they ever happen at all.
“I think it’s important to keep in mind
that this is a very long-term plan,” Inks said. “We’re not going to turn around in two years and put up a 50-story building at Lakeside.
“But we need to be forward-thinking about how the development is going to progress because if developers have to come back before the Planning Commission, before City Council, every five years … that’s not conducive to good development,” Inks said.
Parcell said the Planning Commission is expected to next take up the Lakeside district proposal for a public hearing during a Nov. 7 meeting.
Learn more about the Planning Commission by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Planning Commission” in the search bar, or by calling (586) 446-2489.
Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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This conceptual map shows the breakdown between the Lakeside City Center’s residentially focused areas, in yellow, and commercial focused areas, in red. Rendering provided by the city of Sterling Heights
ABOVE: Costumed kids dance on the Dodge Park amphitheater stage to the song “Baby Shark” during the Sterling Frights Halloween event at Dodge Park Oct. 19.
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LEFT: Nina Gojanaj, left, from Sterling Heights, and her son, Michael Lulgjuraj, 4, go down a slide with Kristina Lulgjuraj, right. ABOVE: A child travels through the paths of a maze. RIGHT: Mariella Mashmous, 2, from Warren, enjoys treats while dressed in a lamb costume.
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since the lowest bidder, at around $1.81 million, reportedly lacked certification to complete projects associated with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool said the city would pay for the project by spending $628,000 from the city’s capital projects fund, an estimated $1.38 million in interest earnings from American Rescue Plan Act funds, and almost $421,000 in reallocated ARPA funding.
When council members spoke, Radtke questioned why the city is taking on the project instead of MDOT. City Engineer Brent Bashaw replied that MDOT wasn’t interested in the project.
“Two million dollars is a lot of money,” Radtke said. “That could buy a lot of sidewalk. That could plant a lot of trees. That could fund a big park improvement. That could do any number of things around the city that is not putting a black fence on M-59, a roadway no one wants to look at to begin with.”
Radtke later called it “insane” to spend residents’ taxpayer money to pay for what he believed was an MDOT responsibility.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor called the price “eye-popping” but still was in favor of approving the project to make that area of the city more aesthetically pleasing. Taylor said the city and nearby residents and businesses deserve better than the status quo.
“It’s just not an acceptable way of presenting the city,” he said.
Before the vote, Radtke attempted to make a motion to amend the proposal to reallocate funding for the project from the ARPA fund to the city’s major roads fund, but no other council member seconded that motion.
Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.
Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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The Sterling Heights City Council voted Oct. 15 to replace around 1.3 miles of old fencing along Dobry Drive. Supporters of the effort say the current fence is dilapidated and not aesthetically pleasing.
Trees
on the emerald ash borer.
“The city will plant over 1,000 trees in underserved neighborhoods to address disparities in tree cover among residential properties and boost tree density per acre,” American Forests said in a press release.
Other Michigan cities that reportedly got grant money were Ann Arbor, Jackson, Kalamazoo and Pontiac.
According to Assistant City Manager Jeff Bahorski in an email, the city will spend the grant money over the planting windows of spring and fall 2025 while keeping timing and tree survivability in mind. For instance, the city plans to use the funds on tree species that are native to Michigan, he said.
“This approach provides a measure of protection for the new canopy against the effects of a species-specific disease or invasive species infestation,” Bahorski said.
In addition, due to the grant’s specifications, 740 trees will be planted in disadvantaged, “underserved” communities in the city, Bahorski said.
The tree grant comes during a time when the city is asking resident taxpayers for more revenue via a package of initiatives that it calls the Pathway to Play and Preservation. The 15-year, 0.95-mill millage proposal includes, among other things, money toward planting an estimated 15,000 street trees.
A June City Council presentation on the millage proposal revealed that a recent tree survey tallied over 34,800 street and park trees in the city, with 42% of them being from the Acer genus, also known as maple trees.
About 36% of residential properties in Sterling Heights lack a street tree, the presentation added.
The city estimates that it will need more
than 200,000 trees in the ground to get to that 40% canopy cover goal, so the endeavor will “require a sustained effort” over the long haul, Bahorski said. He added that the American Forests grant will not be enough to reach that goal.
“The American Forests grant funding is but one of the funding sources that is required to reforest the City’s neighborhoods,” Bahorski said.
“Due to the sheer number of residences without a street tree, the City will need to consider a variety of funding sources in order to reforest Sterling Heights’ neighborhoods.”
Learn more about American Forests by visiting americanforests.org. Find out more about Sterling Heights’ millage proposal by visiting sterlingheights.gov/pathway, or by calling (586) 446-2489.
Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ANY AND ALL WHO MAY BE INTERESTED THAT THE CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF MACOMB, STATE OF MICHIGAN, WILL MEET ON:
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 at 6:00PM
In the City Center (City Council Chambers) 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan for citizen requests for projects to be included in the Statement of Community Development Objectives and Proposed Use of Funds.
The City of Sterling Heights is preparing its 51st application for use of Federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. The One Year Action Plan and Projected Use of Funds will be submitted after citizen participation and involvement in the selection of projects.
All interested persons attending the meeting will be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to activities they would like included in the city’s application.
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
According to city officials, this map shows “disadvantaged” areas in Sterling Heights that the city says are eligible for tree plantings funded under an American Forests grant.
STERLING HEIGHTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 MEETING TO BE HELD AT STERLING HEIGHTS CITY HALL 40555 UTICA ROAD 7:00 P.M.
Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 10/30/2024
AGENDA ITEMS: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5. CORRESPONDENCE 6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. PZBA24-0022 – Islamic Center
Requesting Board approval for two use variances, which if granted, would permit a place of group worship and a full-time school for religious education as co-principal uses in the same structure in an O-1 Business and Professional Of ce District.
Property Address: 5600 Fifteen Mile Road
Location: South side of Fifteen Mile Road, west of Mound Road
Current Zoning: O-1 Business and Professional Of ce District
B. PZBA24-0025 – Dollar General
Requesting Board approval for a non-use variance, which if granted, would permit a 25-foot-11-inch side yard setback for an addition to an existing structure in a C-1 Local Convenience Business District.
Property Address: 15111 Fourteen Mile Road
Location: Northwest corner of Fourteen Mile Road and Hayes Road
Current Zoning: C-1 Local Convenience Business District
C. PZBA24-0024 – Pro-Mo Lawn and Landscape
Requesting Board approval for a use variance, which if granted, would permit a building and construction contractor specializing in landscaping and associated outdoor storage on a parcel that does not abut only land within an industrial district in a M-1 Light Industrial District.
Property Address: 41124 and 41224 Mound Road
Location: East side of Mound Road, north of Eighteen Mile Road
Current Zoning: M-1 Light Industrial District
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. October 22, 2024
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Master Land Use Plan Update
10. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
11. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING DATE: December 30, 2024
Pashko Ujkic, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals
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Published: Sterling Heights
Pashko Ujkic, Chairperson John Fenn Devin Koski, Vice Chairperson David Graef Stephanie Jackson, Secretary Derek D’Angelo Ben Ancona – Alternate Jaafar Chehab Saif Yousif – Alternate
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
NOV. 2
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
Altar Making Workshop: Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) program hosted by Anton Art Center, bring personal photos and memorabilia, 10:30 a.m., Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com
Fall Holiday Craft Show: Also raffles and concessions, no strollers allowed, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dakota High School, 21051 21 Mile Road in Macomb Township, dakotacraftshow@gmail.com, dakotaboosters.weebly. com
Craft show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Anne Catholic Grade School, 5920 Arden Ave. in Warren, facebook.com/ stannewarren
NOV. 9
Radical Reptiles: Featuring tegu lizard, tortoise and other scaly creatures, for ages 6 and older, 11 a.m.,
Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, RSVP at bit.ly/3zwPOtO, (586) 446-2710
Holiday Craft Fair: Proceeds benefit Chippewa Valley High School band and guard programs, no strollers allowed, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., CVHS, 18300 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township, cvhsbandprogram@gmail.com, cvhs-bands.com/cvhs-craft-show
NOV. 10
Detroit Area Auto Modelers Toy Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (586) 344-9496, daambear@gmail.com, facebook.com/detroitareaautomodelers
NOV. 11
Veterans Day Ceremony: Includes unveiling of Gulf War Memorial, 11 a.m.-noon, courtyard between Sterling Heights City Hall and Police Department, 40555 Dodge Park Road, www.facebook.com/Cityof SterlingHeights
NOV. 13
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. 4, Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road, (800) 803-7174
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.
Heartsaver CPR course: For ages 18 and older, 5-9 p.m., Sterling Heights Fire Station No. 5, 41625 Ryan Road, (586) 446-2950, sterlingheights.gov
NOV. 16
Chic and Unique Vintage Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (734) 250-2328, chicanduniquemi.com
NOV. 22-24
Michigan State Numismatic Society Fall Convention & Coin Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (734) 453-0504, michigancoinclub.org
NOV. 30-DEC. 1
Saint Nick’s Warehouse: Juried craft show with 250-plus booths, no strollers allowed, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 1, Henry Ford II High School, 11911 Clinton River Road in Sterling Heights, facebook.com/saintnickswarehouse
ONGOING
Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road
in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/Upton-House-Museum
Book clubs: Meetups for teens, early birds, those who want to snack and chat, others who want to discuss books they own, and new book/movie discussion group, Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights. gov/2136/Library
Widowed Friends dancing: Doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936
Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds.org, facebook.com/OCTDS
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October 30, 2024
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Painting
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AISHA FAROOQI
From a young age, my parents taught me that the American Dream is made of opportunity, hard work, and determination. As a prosecuting attorney, I understand the importance of listening to people while leading with compassion and justice. I will always put the residents of District 57 rst to make sure Michigan has an economy that works for all of us. As your representative in Lansing, I will:
Support small businesses, create good paying jobs and protect workers’ rights
Lower the cost of living for working families and seniors
Support our local police and re ghters
Invest in public education funding and teacher salaries
Support our veterans and their families
Make healthcare, prescription drugs, mental health, and addiction services affordable
Safeguard reproductive healthcare
Protect our democracy
Keep our water and air clean
