10/9/24 St. Clair Shores Sentinel

SKELEBRATION OFFERS FAMILY FUN

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

Halloween fun and giant skeletons will again greet eventgoers at the Downtown Skelebration in St. Clair Shores this year.

Amy O’Brien-Kravitz, sales manager at Roy O’Brien Ford, said the Skelebration is a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Activities for kids start at noon and run until 3 p.m. on Oct. 26.

The downtown is located along Great-

er Mack Avenue from Nine Mile Road south to the Nine Mack Drive and Cavalier Drive intersection.

“They shut the street down at noon and it stays closed until 10 p.m. because the

AG charges 3 clerks, 4 residents in double voting case

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has authorized felony charges against seven people after an investigation into alleged acts of double voting during the August 2024 primary election.

Four St. Clair Shores residents will reportedly face charges for voting twice. Nessel’s office also authorized felony charges against three St. Clair Shores assistant city clerks “for allegedly illegally altering the State Qualified Voter File to designate the previously issued, voted, and returned absentee ballots of the four individuals as rejected, rather than received.”

According to an Oct. 4 press release from the attorney general’s office, the office found probable cause to authorize charges after a review of police reports from St. Clair Shores, voting records and reports from the Michigan Department of State Enforcement Division. Michigan Department of Attorney General investigators also reportedly interviewed the election inspectors, the assistant city clerks now facing charges, the St. Clair Shores city clerk and Michigan’s director of elections. They also analyzed the Qualified Voter File.

Get ready for some family-friendly fun at the Downtown Skelebration. Skeletons are dressed to the nines for the celebration and are placed outside businesses in the downtown.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Professional Profiles ComParison

Peter J. Lucido Opponent

Current Legal Practice Employment

Currently serving as the elected Macomb County Prosecutor since 2020.

Currently unemployed.

Legal Practice & Management Experience

• Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Macomb County, managing over 70 attorneys and 75+ legal support staff handling more than 60,000 legal actions during the last 4 years.

• Restored integrity & competency in one of the most corruptly run Prosecutor’s Office in the history of Michigan.

• Private practice attorney & founder of a Macomb County based law firm defending rights of individuals, families and seniors for over 35+ years.

• Litigated hundreds of cases in Macomb County Courts.

• Represented thousands of clients in Macomb County.

• Member of the Macomb County Bar Association, 40 years.

• Over 36 years as licensed attorney.

• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, 3 years.

• Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, 6 years.

• No top-level experience managing a County Prosecutor’s Office or a private law firm.

• No experience fighting corruption in a Prosecutor’s’ Office.

• Never litigated a case in a Macomb County.

• Never represented a client in a Macomb County Court.

• No membership in the Macomb County Bar Association.

• Less than 10 years as licensed attorney.

Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Firsts

• First Conviction Integrity Unit.

• First Hate Crimes Unit.

• First Warrant Appeals Unit.

• First Major Crimes Unit.

• Hired most women attorneys during a four-year term.

• See web site for complete list.

NONE

Awards for Legal Practice in Macomb

• National Association of Counties County presented 26 awards to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office during Prosecutor Lucido’s tenure.

• See web site for complete list.

State Legislative & Public Policy Experience

• Served 2 years in the Michigan Senate, and 4 years in the Michigan House of Representatives.

• See web site for complete list.

Personal Legal Record

• Never arrested or charged with a crime.

NONE NONE

• Criminally charged in Ann Arbor (Case # 08W186476).

Civic & Involvement in Macomb County

• Macomb Hall of Fame Inductee.

• Macomb Community Correction, Board Member.

• Macomb Care House, Board Member.

• Current or past member of more than 10 non-profit and community organizations based in Macomb County.

• See web site for complete list.

• President of less than 2 years old nonprofit organization that co-sponsored a public event at Warren City Hall in June of 2024 during which children were exposed to sexually explicit materials and sex toys according to a July 8, 2024 report in the Macomb Daily newspaper.

Small Business Ownership & Job Creation

• Founded one of Macomb County’s largest independent law firms.

• Founder & former Publisher of Macomb Now Magazine.

NONE

Peter J. Lucido went to Lansing to make law. Now, Peter is home working to end the corruption in Macomb County.

Under Pete’s leadership, he has activated a “Public Corruption & Ethics Unit” at the Prosecutor’s ofce, because justice demands it!

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Officials stress location when calling 911

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

Residents can contact 911 dispatchers in a variety of ways, but there is one thing you should always tell them immediately: your location.

South East Regional Emergency Services Authority Executive Director Tony Leese said that is the most important piece of information to give first responders. Whether a person is calling for themselves or on behalf of somebody else, any caller needs to know the address.

“That way, information can be entered quickly on our end into the system and we can get help out,” Leese said.

If an address is not available, an intersection can also work.

People can call 911 dispatchers and they can also text. Leese said the motto is to call if you can and text if you can’t.

“Texting takes longer to decipher information back and forth,” Leese said. “But it does have very useful cases for it.”

Leese explained texting is useful in situations

where people are trying to hide from an aggressor. He stressed the importance of knowing the location and what is going on once more.

“It’s important to use sentences and words and not, you know, say emojis or anything like that,” Leese.

St. Clair Shores Fire Chief James Piper said he thinks people do know about texting 911 but it’s not as common.

“Most everyone just does everything on their phone nowadays and that, so I think more people

For the Love of Louie helps families find beloved pets

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The Facebook page “For the Love of Louie” helps find lost pets and returns them to their families in happy and sometimes sad reunions.

Cathy Ludwig, an administrator for the page, said it was started around 2010 by Leah Doslea. She lost her dog, Louie, and requested help on social media.

“And there was such an overwhelming amount of responses and care in the community that she decided to start up the page,” Ludwig said.

She said that since 2010 they’ve started using spreadsheets and adopted a process to keep everything as organized and consistent as they can. Using capital letters helps the posts on the site stand out, Ludwig said. They crop photos and post the relevant information.

The page is not affiliated with anyone outside of Michigan. When they started cataloging the posted pets around 2013, they found out they reunite around 10,000 animals a

Photo taken with permission from the For the Love of Louie Facebook page Louie, the namesake of the Facebook group For the Love of Louie, is featured in this photo.

Auto industry message drives Trump town hall

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — Donald Trump spoke about the auto industry during a town hall campaign stop Sept. 27 at the Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center in Warren.

The event was cut short because the former president arrived almost 90 minutes late from another stop in Michigan. He remained onstage for about 45 minutes and took a few questions from local autoworkers. Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn moderated the event.

Trump said he wants to see America thrive with a strong automotive base.

“We’re going to bring the automobile business back to this area where it started and we’re going to bring it back at levels we’ve never seen before,” Trump said. “We’re going to be lowering taxes. We’re going to use tariffs very, very wisely.”

He said other countries have taken advantage of the United States on trade for

See TRUMP on page 15A

FOOD MUSIC GAMES DANCING

Home Care One Cares For Those In Need

Home Care One Owner Perry Calisi believes in honesty, integrity, and compassion -- and has offered such quality care through his home care business for the past twelve years in Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, and Macomb Township in southeastern Michigan.

Home Care One provides assistance for seniors and patients in their homes, and helps with alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, hospital and nursing home sitting, interim care during hospice, physical and mental disability assistance for children and adults, and people recovering from surgery. Services also include full or part-time and 24hour care services, and daily living activities such as meal preparation, running errands, assistance with bathing, house cleaning, doctor visits and more.

as everything becomes more expensive,” he said.

“In my experience, more people have done better living in their home rather than facilities; just by familiarity and independence.”

Perry said he entered the business by hearing that someone needed help.

“I just set up my own business model for what I would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would want someone honest and compassionate in the house.”

Perry wants to increase community awareness about how his company offers these personalized services to keep your loved ones living independently at home. Perry added that he and his staff go further than the next by helping clients stay as independent as possible.

“The public should look at home care as a way of staying independent, and in one’s own home --

Perry said he tries to match his roughly 18 employees’ personality types with patients. “It assures that there is going to be an assimilation of getting along,” he said.

Betty, a client, said she is “really lucky” to have caregivers take really good care of her. “I get all that pampering,” she said smiling. “They’ve been with me ever since. I haven’t been let down for anything.”

Betty’s caregiver, Theresa, said Perry cares about his clients and he cares about his employees as well. “He is good about matching an employee with a client, which is nice,” she said. “We all work together. He cares all the way around... that is him in general.”

For more information call 313-409-0120 or go to http://www.homecareone.net/.

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Owner, Perry Calisi with Caregiver Teresa

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Former President Donald Trump told those gathered for a campaign town hall in Warren on Sept. 27 that other countries have taken advantage of the U.S. on trade for many years.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Create pumpkin craft

The St. Clair Shores Public Library will host a “charming creatures pumpkin craft” at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21.

Participants will decorate an artificial pumpkin with a playful animal theme. The event is for those 18 and older and requires registration.

To reserve your spot, visit the library on 22500 11 Mile Road, call (586) 771-9020 or go to scslibrary.org.

GPT actors to perform in SCS

The St. Clair Shores Public Library will host a troupe of actors courtesy of the Grosse Pointe Theatre from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 22.

The actors will present short vignettes, jokes, fairy tales and inspirational thoughts. They are all part of Act 2, the Grosse Pointe Theatre’s traveling group of senior actors who perform around the community, a press release states. This event will be in the William R. Gilstorf room.

There is no charge for the event, though a donation to the Friends of the St. Clair

Shores Public Library will be accepted and appreciated, the release states. The library is located at 22500 11 Mile Road.

Local authors coming to library

Get ready to meet some local authors at the St. Clair Shores Public Library Oct. 19.

Authors will be there to meet and greet guests, and to talk about their books.

Admission starts at 1 p.m. and the authors’ presentation starts at 1:30 p.m. A list of authors will be available closer to the date of the event.

There is no cost to attend the program. For more information, email jaburk53@aol. com. The event is presented by the Friends of the St. Clair Shores Public Library. The library is located at 22500 11 Mile Road.

Library to host Make-It Mondays

Another session of Make-It Mondays will be available for patrons to participate in from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.

The event is hosted at the library. It is open to those 5 and older. Patrons can try out a wide range of tools and resources. Anyone 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required and begins Oct. 14. It can be done in person, by phone at (586) 771-9020 or online using the library’s calendar at scslibrary.org.

— Alyssa Ochss

CRIME WATCH

Property damage reported

At 7:09 p.m. on Sept. 25, a report was made about property damage that occurred in the 22000 block of Detour Street.

The victim, a 43-year-old woman, stated she noticed her Halloween decorations had been vandalized. The officer saw a large stringed spider web that appeared to be cut.

The victim stated she had neighbor troubles with a person but did not see them vandalize her property.

Robbery reported

At 5:11 p.m. on Sept. 24, a report was made about a robbery that occurred in the 27000 block of Ursuline Street.

Two officers arrived at the scene and met the victim, an 81-year-old man, who stated he was outside when three men approached his driveway asking if they could give him a quote for repairs. The men wanted to give him a quote for his roof and porch. They stated they had done work on the neighbor’s roof and that made the victim agree to the quote for both. The men came back with a quote of $9,000 for the roof and $6,000 for the porch at which point the victim stated he believed the porch price was too high. The man offered a lower price, which the victim reportedly agreed to.

The victim and one man went into the residence to get money. The man took the money from both the victim’s hand and the table and ran out the door. The victim followed him out the door at which point the man got in a vehicle and sped away.

Two women who cleaned the victim’s residence reportedly observed the driveway exchange and grew uncomfortable. They went to a neighbor’s home to contact the victim’s

children about what was happening. When they returned, they saw the man jump into the vehicle and the victim follow him out.

One of the women took a photo of the “boss.” Another neighbor saw the commotion outside and took three photos of the vehicle as it drove away.

Larceny reported

At 6:41 p.m. on Sept. 17, a report was made about a larceny in the 21900 block of Nine Mile Road.

The victim, a 41-year-old woman, stated her 17-year-old son drove her vehicle to school that morning at 7:45 a.m. and that the vehicle remained in the lot until 2:45 p.m. When her son started the vehicle, he reportedly noticed a loud noise coming from its underbody. Upon inspection of the photos the victim provided, it appeared the catalytic converter was cut off.

Vehicle theft reported

At 10:23 p.m. on Sept. 23, a report was made about a vehicle theft that occurred on Sunset Lane.

Upon arrival, the victim, a 25-year-old man, said his vehicle was broken into. An officer saw the steering column damaged, and the ignition punched. The victim stated he parked his vehicle in his mother’s parking spot on Sept. 22. Earlier in the day on Sept. 23, the headlights of his vehicle were not on. He arrived home that night and noticed the headlights on. He stated he went to see if someone was in the vehicle and noticed the damage.

The victim’s driver door is currently unable to be locked, which is how he believed entry was gained to the vehicle. There were no signs of forced entry, and the victim has insurance.

— Alyssa Ochss

Retain Republican Commissioner BARBARA ZINNER

for Harrison Township, St. Clair Shores & Grosse Pointe Shores

About:

• Three adult daughters, 6 grandchildren

• Married 44+ years. Her husband, Steve, had been a lifelong marine & boat business owner.

• Licensed Practice Nurse, 50 years - including acute care with ventilator patients

• Macomb County Commissioner, 2020-Present

• Republican Party Member and active volunteer, including Republican County Executive Board, 40 years

• Precinct Delegate, 20+ Years

• Worships at Macomb Baptist Church

• We must retain our freedom as a nation.

• Close The Borders To Protect Our Families and Police.

• Electeds who steal from the citizens should go to prison.

• I promote strong business growth and industry (Bring it back!) for a strong county.

• The family is the cornerstone of society. We must protect our children.

• I am 100% PRO-LIFE as Father Pavone.

• I support Police, Fire, Military and Veterans.

• I work constantly for the cleanliness of our water and health.

ENDORSEMENTS

• Maria Carl, conservative educator.

• Doug Martz, the "Water Czar" and Chair of the Water Quality Board, previously.

• Steve Van Assche of Bushwacker Fishing Charters.

• John & Nancy VanAssche, Lifelong small business owners.

• Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors.

• Right to Life of Michigan.

Pets

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year. The longest time she’s seen an animal lost was 10 years.

“We have 306,000 followers on the page,” Ludwig said. “It’s the largest displaced pets page for Michigan out there.”

The page runs from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. all year-round including holidays. Ludwig said they have around 18 volunteers who run the page and take shifts during the day. Volunteers reside all over the state. Ludwig has a home in Michigan and also has a home on the East Coast.

“We all take time slots and keep the page going,” Ludwig said.

Ludwig personally has been involved since 2018. She’s always followed the page and at one point she became obsessed with trying to help find a dog.

“Unfortunately, it never got found,” Ludwig said. “But that’s what really prompted me to get involved and become a volunteer.”

Melissa Hurn, another admin for the page, said the farthest she’s seen a pet go is across state lines into Ohio. She found the For the Love of Louie group around 10 or 11 years ago when she lost her cat.

“Back then they only did like a brief paragraph to tell people to keep a lookout,” Hurn said. “I never found my cat, but the amount of resources I guess, like, positive help that she gave me made me want to give back.”

She said even that though she never found her cat, helping others find their pets motivates her to check out the page every day.

Hurn said the general public loves the page.

“Because we’re such a small group, we would be much better off if we had more help,” Hurn said.

Not all on the page are “happy tails” and smiles. Sometimes, Hurn said, they have the hard task of notifying a family that their pet has died. Hurn said she will personally call the family when that occurs.

See PETS on page 12A

EARLY VOTING STARTS ON OCT. 26

Early voting in St. Clair Shores starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 4:30 p.m. from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. On Election Day Nov. 5, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

‘Gem’ of a show coming to MCC

WARREN — In partnership with Cranbrook Institute of Science, the Michigan Mineralogical Society will hold its 79th annual Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Oct. 11-13 at the Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center on the South Campus at 14500 E. 12 Mile Road.

This family-friendly event will showcase over 65 vendors displaying jewelry, gems, crystals, rare minerals and authentic fossils from across the nation. Attendees also will have the opportunity to view more than 30 display cases featuring specimens from renowned world-class museums.

This year’s guest speakers include Donald Baumgartner, Erik Rintamaki, Larry Atkins and Paleo Joe. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For ticket information and the guest speaker schedule, visit michmin.org/show-info.

St. Margaret of Scotland to host Christmas Resale

The St. Margaret of Scotland church, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road, will host a Christmas resale shop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 26.

The sale will take place in the gym at the church. Christmas items will be available for purchase.

MCC again named veteran-friendly school

MACOMB COUNTY — For the ninth year in a row, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency named Macomb Community College as a certified veteran-friendly school, awarding the college gold-level recognition for the 2024-2025 school year.

The program recognizes institutions of higher learning for their commitment to supporting the needs of veterans and military-connected students in utilizing their G.I. Bill and navigating other educational resources.

The MVAA awards gold-, silver-, and bronze-level status to institutions that offer veteran-centric services and programs. Any academic institution or training facility in Michigan eligible to receive veteran education benefits can apply for the program. To be awarded gold-level status, an institution must meet six of MVAA’s seven judging criteria. Macomb met all seven.

The seven qualifications are as follows:

• Established process for identification of current student veterans.

• Veteran-specific website.

• Active student-operated veteran organization or club.

• Veteran-specific career services, resources, advising and/or outcome monitoring.

• On-campus veterans’ coordinator or designated staff point of contact.

• System to evaluate and award academic credit based on prior military training and experience.

• Monitoring and evaluation of student veteran academic retention, transfer and graduation rates.

MVAA is a state government agency within the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. It serves as the central coordinating point for Michigan veterans, connecting those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and their families to services and benefits throughout the state.

Skelebration

Skelebration is followed by (the) social district,” O’Brien-Kravitz said.

O’Brien-Kravitz said the celebration is all about the kids until 3 p.m. The event has a pumpkin patch, trick or treating, a DJ, magic shows and more. Downtown businesses will also feature holiday specials and seasonal festivities. Around 2:30 p.m., there will be a costume parade traveling through downtown and ending at the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin patch itself is for children 12 and younger who can receive a free pumpkin while supplies last.

Ashley Budnik, owner of Strong Roots Family Chiropractic and a member of the 9-Mack Merchants Association, said the businesses on Greater Mack will hand out candy and the businesses that are on the Nine Mack side will have a trunk or treat activity.

“It’s just a really fun little day for the kiddos and families,” Budnik said.

Budnik said there will be a dog costume contest and performances from two local dance groups.

“They usually perform every year,” Budnik said. “Try and get the audience involved and just have a fun time.”

She added the dancers will lead the kids down to the pumpkin patch to pick out their pumpkins.

“It’s always great to see all the kids dressed up and having a good time,” Budnik said. “And even the parents. I think that it’s just a good time and it’s a safe way to go trick or treating without having to be worrying about cars and all the things that come on a normal Halloween night.”

Budnik said no alcohol consumption is allowed during the Skelebration hours.

O’Brien-Kravitz said the event is free and that the most important aspect to remember is the timing. The social district after the Skelebration runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

“Folks can either stay the whole day or they can come back in the evening,” O’Brien-Kravitz said.

The district will feature food trucks, live entertainment and more.

O’Brien-Kravitz said the attendance has grown every year since they started it, and a lot of people have fun. She said it gets better and better every year and that it’s her favorite event.

“Who doesn’t love a fun fall event, and it’s all free,” O’Brien-Kravitz said.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

Pets

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“It’s heart wrenching to tell somebody that their pet’s dead and where to find it,” Hurn said. “And some people can’t handle that, either. Everybody assumes it’s just all happy tails. It’s not. It’s people, very emotionally like, begging you to help find their pet.”

She said she comes across deceased pets every day.

“Luckily, we’re matching up more people (to) alive pets,” Hurn said. “So the good definitely outweighs the sad.”

Most of the animals posted are usually let out by accident. A gate could be left open, a car accident could frighten a pet, or there could be a slew of other explanations.

“It’s usually something (that) happened, an incident happened, and the animal is afraid, bolted, (the) door left open, garage left open,” Ludwig said.

The page helps families reunite with their beloved pets throughout the state including the Upper Peninsula. It’s not just limited to dogs and cats, either. The page helps find lost cows, goats, horses and, in one instance, an alligator.

The quickest way Michigan residents can get in contact with the page is through Facebook Messenger.

To find the page, just search for “For the Love of Louie” on Facebook.

Ludwig said the public usually directs worried pet owners to the page when they post elsewhere.

“We have quite a few regular people in the public that will just look at our photos and try to make matches,” Ludwig said.

She said residents can post a picture of their animal on the page along with the pertinent information such as breed, name and other features.

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Charges

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Those facing charges had not been arraigned at press time Oct. 4.

According to the release for Nessel’s office, the four voters will face charges of voting absentee and in-person, which is a five-year felony, and one count of offering to vote more than once, a four-year felony.

Two of the assistant city clerks face three felony charges: one count of falsifying election returns or records, a five-year felony; one count of voting absentee and in-person; and one count of offering to vote more than once. One assistant city clerk faces two counts of falsifying returns or election records and two counts each of voting absentee and in-person and offering to vote more than once.

“Despite common talking points by those who seek to instill doubt in our electoral process, double voting in Michigan is extremely rare. There are procedures in place to ensure this does not happen and that is why it so rarely does. It took a confluence of events and decisions to allow these four people to double vote,” Nessel said in the release. “Nevertheless, the fact that four incidents occurred in a municipality of this size raised significant concerns and is simply unheard of.”

The release alleged that the four residents

requested ballots at their local polling place on the day of the election and that they were informed that they had already voted by election workers. Despite warnings in the electronic poll book, the election workers were allegedly told by the three clerks to override the system and to proceed to cast in-person ballots.

“The voters cast these ballots, which were then counted alongside their absentee ballots, resulting in double votes,” the press release stated.

According to a press release from the City of St. Clair Shores, they were surprised to learn of the charges Nessel will be pursuing “in spite of local and county conclusions.” The release stated that after the city clerk found the double votes, she immediately notified state and county election officials.

“In the following days, the potential of fraud was thoroughly investigated by (the) St. Clair Shores Police Department,” the release stated. “Detectives interviewed each voter as well as the circumstances that allowed the mistake to occur within the State’s election system. The local investigation found that there was no criminal intent to break any of the laws that protect our elections.”

The city’s release went on to say that the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office investigated the matter and found similar results, closing the case.

See CHARGES on page 29A

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING

HIGH SCHOOL INTEREST IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOARS

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

The rising cost of college, combined with growing demand for skilled workers, is driving more students to enroll in career and technical education programs, known as CTE programs.

The state projects more than 520,000 Michigan jobs and approximately 45,500 annual openings in the professional trades by 2030.

Amid skilled-labor shortages across the nation, many students are choosing CTE programs to explore a future career, get college credit, find an internship, and/or earn industry recognized certifications, all while fulfilling their high school graduation requirements.

At Oakland Schools Technical Campuses, high school students from the county’s 28 public school districts, public academies, private learning institutions and home schools can learn practical career technical education. Enrolled students spend part of their day studying at their home district and the remainder involved in one of several career clusters offered at one of four of the county’s technical campuses — Pontiac, Clarkston, Walled Lake and Royal Oak.

Across Michigan, many high schools and specialty programs offer CTE courses aligned with in-demand, high-wage careers in fields like business, information technology, health care, hospitality and manufacturing.

“Career and technical education is preparing students for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand jobs,” said Paul Galbenski, the dean of Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northeast in Pontiac.

OSTC offers a total of 17 state-approved CTE programs: — including agriscience and environmental technologies; automotive technology; collision repair and refinishing; computer programming; construction technology; cosmetology; criminal justice; culinary arts/hospitality; cybersecurity networking; energy-electrical technology; engineering, robotics and mechatronics; entrepreneurship and advanced marketing; graphic and communication design; health sciences; machining; medium/heavy truck and equipment; and welding.

The primary focus of OSTC’s program is for students to marry their technical and academic skills together, so they are career ready. Because being career-ready looks different for each student and their field of interest, there are many options.

OVER 50% OF REGINA FAMILIES RECIEVE TUITION ASSISTANCE

13:1 STUDENT: TEACHER RATIO

OVER $12 MILLION EARNED IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS BY THE CLASS OF 2024

100% OF THE CLASS OF 2024 ENROLLED IN FURTHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Lake Orion High School seniors Logan Silaghi, left, and Brodey Selent, right, work on an assembly system. The workstation lets students experience an integrated work system and utilize electrical and mechanical systems at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses- Northeast.

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many years.

“And year by year we’re losing our companies that make our cars, make the autos. A lot of them are going to Mexico now and it’s Mexico through China because China owns the factories. They’re building big factories,” he said. “They wouldn’t have done it with me. They think they’re going to make the cars and close up Detroit. And it’s not going to happen because we’re going to put very heavy tariffs on those cars coming across the border.”

Trump told the crowd that if companies want to do business in the U.S., they have to make their product here.

“Whether it’s a car or anything else, we want them to have their plant in the United States. This way, we employ our people and then we have to keep out the competition,” Trump said. “We’re going to make fair trade by charging them tariffs. If they want to come in and steal our wealth and steal our jobs and steal our companies, then they have to pay a price for that. We’re going to need the help of the Senate. We’re going to need the help of the House. If they won’t do it, I’ll have the authorization and the power to do it myself.”

Trump served one term as president from 2017-2021 and lost his bid for a second term to Joe Biden in November 2020. Now again the Republican nominee, he is running against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. The presidential election is Nov. 5.

One question centered on what Trump will do to lower the cost of living if he gets back into the White House. He said inflation should be between 1% and 2%. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics put the rate of inflation in the United States at 3.2% in August 2024, down from a high of more than 6% in 2022.

“People are hurt by the cost of groceries, the cost of everything. The prices are so high, and (people) make the same wages,” Trump said. “We’re going to be bringing them down. It’s going to start with energy. We’re going to drill. Energy’s coming way down and when energy comes down, everything else follows. We’re going to bring your energy bills down by 50% in the first 12 months. The interest rates are going to come down.”

He also said he will terminate the current mandate for electric cars if elected president. The border crisis also needs to be addressed.

“There are a lot of people being released into our country that should never be here,”

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Trump

Trump said. “Nobody wants to have criminals coming into this country.”

Democratic National Committee spokesperson Stephanie Justice released a statement on the DNC’s website at democrats.org in response to Trump’s visit.

“Donald Trump broke his promises to Michigan auto workers time and time again. He told them that they wouldn’t ‘lose one plant,’ then turned his back on hundreds of workers as they lost their jobs. Trump left Michigan’s auto industry flailing, and there’s no doubt he’ll do it again,” she said. “The Biden-Harris administration cleaned up Trump’s mess, and Michiganders know they can’t allow Trump to leave them behind again. They’ll elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz in November so that they can continue to invest in Michigan manufacturing and uplift workers across the state.”

‘He’s just more for the people.’

The increased costs of gasoline and groceries, and the border crisis are among the concerns of Gloria Riggar, who attended the town hall.

“(The government) hasn’t done their job. They haven’t been protecting the American people.”

Riggar, 71, of Monroe, will vote for Trump a third time this November.

“My life was better financially when he was in office. I believe we need him in office again,” she said. “I thought he’d be a great president because he’s a great businessman.”

Donald Atkinson, 53, tailgated with Trump supporters before the town hall.

“I love meeting everyone and seeing different people,” Atkinson said, wearing a “Veteran for Trump” baseball cap. The New Haven resident served his country from 1990-93 during Operation Desert Storm. He said he will be a three-time Trump voter.

“He’s the people’s president, like John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan,” Atkinson said. “He’s just more for the people. The government needs to be out of our lives. This country was founded for us by ourselves.”

Atkinson said his neighborhood has both Trump and Harris campaign lawn signs displayed, but it hasn’t caused issues, as everyone gets along. That’s something he would like to see across the board.

“You got to talk to people and listen to what they say,” he said. “People don’t do that anymore.”

Frank Falkowski, of Dearborn, volun-

“I want the border closed,” Riggar said.

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HarvestFest & First State Bank are hostng a Food Drive for GLEANERS!

Please bring canned goods and non-perishable protein items to help those in the community.

Career

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“They can go into a pathway where they are working on our Oakland Technical Early College, where they could come out with an associate degree in their technical area. They could be in a pre-apprenticeship program. They could go directly into the workforce. They could go into the military. They could go into a speciality trade school. They could go to a two-year community college, or they could go to a four-year university. … All of those options are on the table,” he said.

Through internships, apprenticeships and day-in-the-life job shadowing, students learn what it’s like to work in their chosen fields — instead of spending thousands to figure it out in college.

“Students that attend a technical campus have what I like to phrase as a ‘force multiplier of opportunities’ because they are then in each of these programs, working to-

ward and earning industry credentials,” Galbenski explained.

For example, students in the OSTC cosmetology program can earn a cosmetology state license, while those in the computer programming course can become certified in java, HTML, or CSS3. Students in OSTC’s health sciences program, can earn a certified nurse aide license or a patient care technician credential, and those interested in the construction field can earn an Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 safety certification, to name a few.

And, according to Galbenski, it’s all for free at OSTC.

“Every one of these credentials is free. You want to talk about return on investment. … There are many opportunities for students to be successful and look at those careers and pursue those pathways,” he said.

Utica Community Schools offers a variety of CTE courses to high-schoolers in a number of areas, including everything from

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Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Chef Justin Howard goes over proper dining room service with students at Oakland Schools Technical Campuses - Northeast. The northeast campus, located in Pontiac, serves students who live in or attend schools in the Avondale, Lake Orion, Oxford, Pontiac and Rochester school districts.

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will start to do it,” Piper said.

He also said texting helps the deaf and hard of hearing community, and makes things easier.

If a person presses the quick emergency link on their phone, Piper said, dispatchers will call back to figure out if there is a true emergency occurring. Depending on the circumstances, they might ask the police to complete a welfare check.

“They don’t just go, ‘Hmm, that’s weird. No one’s talking,” Piper said. “They have steps over there at SERESA and other 911 centers where they follow up and try to get to the bottom of it if it was an accident or what have you.”

People who have relatives or friends in another state experiencing an emergency can call their local dispatcher and they can transfer that information.

“Say you’re in Arizona and you need to call 911 on behalf of your grandmother who lives in Michigan. It’s almost easier to get the city that they are (in), the city that they are a part of,” Leese said. “Google that information and call their nonemergency line.”

Leese said the 911 line can transfer, but

they’d look up the information the same way. Piper also emphasized knowing the location. He also said callers should stay calm, cool and collected. If it’s a medical emergency, dispatchers have a set of steps to walk callers through until emergency services arrive. Piper said around 75% of the calls received at the St. Clair Shores Fire Department are medical-related.

SERESA uses a program called RapidSOS which, Leese said, interfaces with a smartphone. He compared this system to the location services of Uber that locks onto a customer’s location based on data in a cellphone.

“What RapidSOS does is it allows the information, that sort of data that’s in your cellphone, to populate in front of a dispatcher using a third-party over-the-top application that better pinpoints location accuracy,” Leese said. “Versus what we have available in our current 911 system which is the triangulation of cellphone towers from a wireless call.”

The data is stronger when connected to a stronger Wi-Fi and allows for a more accurate location.

“RapidSOS, it securely links lifesaving data from connected devices, meaning devices that are connected to the internet, and interfaces with 911,” Leese said.

There is a movement in Macomb County to change to an internet network for emergency services called EzzyNet. Leese said he anticipates moving to that internet connection in the next couple years.

“That will open a lot more ability to see different ways 911 can process data as well as a more redundant network that’s intercon-

nected throughout the state,” Leese said. “So that if something gets cut, a fiber path gets cut somewhere along the way it automatically texts those cuts and can reroute through another fiber path without interrupting service to 911.”

For more information, visit the SERESA website at seresa.org.

First responders and dispatchers stress the importance of knowing your location when calling 911 for emergency services.

Photo by Alyssa Ochss

CANDIDATES FOR VARIOUS OFFICES, BALLOT QUESTIONS, SCHOOL BOND ON BALLOT

In the Sentinel’s coverage area, voters will select candidates for a list of federal, state, county, local, judicial and school offices on Nov. 5. Candidates were asked, in 75 words or fewer, to state their top goal(s) if elected. If a candidate went over the word limit, (…) replaces the rest of the answer. The answers are printed verbatim except where material is omitted due to personal attacks, items we know to be false, or blatant misrepresentations. Unopposed candidates are listed by name only. Voters will also decide the fate of two countywide ballot questions and a South Lake Schools bond proposal.

U.S. Senate

Six candidates are running for one six-year term. The salary for this position is $174,000.

Democrat

Elissa Slotkin

Age: 47

Occupation: U.S. Representative (MI-07)

Municipality of residence: Holly

For how long: Grew up in Michigan; I now live on my family farm Online campaign information: elissaslotkin.org

Education: Cornell University - College of Agriculture and Life Science, Bachelor’s Degree and Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs, Master of International Affairs

Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (Formerly MI-08, now MI-07 due to redistricting):

Top goals: My number one priority is to make it easier for Michiganders to get into the middle class. Michigan invented the middle class by maintaining a strong union presence and making investments in small businesses. We can keep people there by reducing healthcare costs, putting Americans on the path to homeownership and making more critical items in America. I am committed to restoring the national standard set by Roe, and ensuring voting rights for every American.

Republican

Mike Rogers

Age: 61

Occupation: Candidate for U.S. Senate, Army Veteran, Former Congressman, State Senator, and FBI Special Agent.

Municipality of residence: Brighton, MI

For how long: Nearly 50 years

Online campaign information: rogersforsenate.com

Education: Adrian College and the University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: U.S. Representative (2001-2015), Michigan State Senator (1995-2000)

Top goals: Families are struggling under the current administration and are desper-

ately in need of relief from the high costs of gas and groceries. As a Congressman, I earned a reputation as someone who got results for Michiganders by working across the aisle, and in the Senate, I’ll bring my experience to slash inflation, lower the cost of living for families, and secure our southern border to stop the flow of crime and deadly drugs.

Libertarian Joseph Solis-Mullen

Age: 35

Occupation: Economist, Political Scientist, and Research Fellow at the Libertarian Institute, Author, and Professor of History at SAU

Municipality of residence: Marshall

For how long: Five Years

Online campaign information: https://solismullen4senate.com

Education: BA in English and Political Science, Spring Arbor University; MA in Political Science, University of Illinois; MA in Economics, University of Missouri; PhD in History, Liberty University

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: Eliminate the Federal Reserve, IRS, and Pentagon, all foreign aid, Social Security and Medicare, the Department of Education, DEA and ATF, institute federal elections by lottery and one-term limits on those who serve, eliminate omnibus bills and continuing resolutions: basically, everything about the way Washington D.C. does business as usual needs to be scrapped, and Democrats and Republicans love their own power and privilege too much to ever do anything but continue to sail (…)

U.S. Taxpayers

Dave Stein

Age: 54 yrs old

Occupation: Retired CDL A Operator, Investing

Municipality of residence: Residence in

Essexville MI.

For how long: Lived here my whole life

Online campaign information: DaveStein4Liberty.com

Education: Some college, Trade school certificates: Heating and air conditioning, Building trades, Electronics, Heavy Equipment, CDL A, Metal fabrication,Tool making, Grinding, 3D Printing. Private studies: Common law 3 years and ongoing, cooking. IQ=156

Previously and currently held elected offices: Political experience: First time directly other that participation in local committee’s

Top goals: To stop abortion abuse. Abortion should not be used as birth control and only in extreme circumstances allowed. e.g. allow abortion for incest, rape, deformation, disease, threat to Mothers life. Children have a right to live. Alternative to being a parent is adoption. Ending the war machine and concentrating on American born business. Social Security monies go to heirs. Close Border. Require legal US Citizenship to vote.

Green

Douglas P. Marsh

Age: 40

Occupation: Journalist

Municipality of residence: West Branch

For how long: No answer given. Online campaign information: https://www.electmarsh.us

Education: University of Michigan

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given

Top goals: I want to join a full-court press for Medicare-forAll (single-payer model), housing reforms and rent controls, public education funding, cleaning up PFAs and replacing Flint’s pipes, environmentally sustainable energy and transportation infrastructure investments, stopping money and weapons for war, and stopping the flow of oil through Michigan’s watersheds.

Natural Law Party

Doug Dern

Age: 62

Occupation: Lawyer

Municipality of residence: Highland MI

For how long: 22 years

Online campaign information: www.dougdern.com

Education: University of Oklahoma, Thomas Cooley Law School

Previously and currently held elected offices: n/a

Top goals: Lots of reform that does not get media attention. Bankruptcy reform needs to be looked at on a national level. Expansion of exemptions, and stricter rules on Chapter 13 Trustees. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act needs reformed because it has not been changed since the 1970’s.

National Changes for third party ballot access. Push for a flat tax across the board equal to all. Promotion for health consciousness and cleaning up the toxic food and (...)

U.S. House of Representatives District 10

Four candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $174,000.

Democrat

Carl J. Marlinga

Age: 77

Occupation: Attorney (retired Judge)

Municipality of residence: Sterling Heights For how long: 44 years

Online campaign information: www.marlinga4congress.com

Education: Graduate University of Michigan Law School, 1971; Graduate University of Detroit, summa cum laude, 1968.

Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney, 1985-2004; Macomb County Probate Judge, 2013-2017; Macomb County Cir-

Marlinga

Slotkin

Rogers

Solis-Mullen

Marsh Stein

Dern

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cuit Court Judge, 2017-2022.

Top goals: I have four goals: (1) Protecting our Great Lakes. I oppose drilling for oil in Lake St. Clair and I want to increase the budget for the EPA. (2) Easing the cost of living. Big Oil and the OPEC countries cannot get away with gouging us at the gas pump. (3) Defending women’s rights, including reproductive health care. (4) Saving Democracy. Every vote should count, and the electoral college should be abolished.

Republican

John James

Age: 43

Occupation: Member of Congress

Municipality of residence: Shelby Township

For how long: 2 years

Online campaign information: JohnJamesMI.com

Education: B.S., United States Military Academy at West Point, Masters in Supply Chain Management and Information Systems from Penn State University, M.B.A. from University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Previously and currently held elected offices: Currently the United States Representative for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District

Top goals: Over the last two years, I have worked tirelessly to push back against the failed policies coming out of the Biden-Harris Administration. Four years of runaway inflation, open borders, and chaos at home and abroad has made people less safe and less financially secure. I have worked to improve our economy, stop the crime crisis, secure our borders, and restore faith in the American Dream once again—and I will never stop fighting for you.

Libertarian

Mike Saliba

Age: 40

Occupation: Small Business Owner

Municipality of residence: Clinton Township

For how long: Most of my life

Online campaign information: votesaliba.com

Education: Some college

Previously and currently held elected offices: None yet

Top goals: My key promise is to vote no on any bill that does not decrease the power of

government or increase the freedom of the people. I have pledged to co-sign HR 25, The FAIRtax Bill, which is already in committee in the house. I will demand our leaders seek PEACE in Ukraine. I believe in more personal freedom than a Democrat and more fiscal responsibility than a Republican. I am a Libertarian.

Working Class Party

Andrea L. Kirby

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

State House of Representatives

District 12

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Kimberly L. Edwards

Age: 44

Occupation: State Representative

Municipality of residence: Eastpointe

For how long: 10 years

Online campaign information: jointeamedwards.com

Education: Masters of Social Work, Bachelors in Psychology

Previously and currently held elected offices: House District 12-State Representative

Top goals: Rep. Edwards, in her reelection campaign, prioritizes climate action, racial equity, a strong economy, and accessible healthcare. She has secured infrastructure funding, ensured Michiganders’ coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and defended women’s reproductive rights.

With a background in social work, she remains deeply connected to her community, advocating for legislation that centers community needs.

Republican

Randell J. Shafer

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

State House of Representatives District 13

Three candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Mai Xiong

Age: 39

Occupation: State Representative, 13th

District

Municipality of residence: Warren

For how long: 21 Years

Online campaign information: https://voteformai.com

Education: Taubman Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School

MPLP Alumni, Michigan State University

BFA, College for Creative Studies

Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Commissioner, 2021-2024, State Representative, 13th District (2024-Present)

Top goals: I’m proud to have made Michigan my home for 2 decades. As your current 13th District State Representative, it’s my honor to be your voice. I’m running for re-election to ensure that the 13th District residents are represented at the State Capitol. I’m committed to maintaining respect for our seniors and workers, funding police and fire services, investing in roads, and supporting our teachers and classrooms. Thank you for allowing me to represent you.

Republican Ron Singer

Age: 73

Occupation: Systems designer

Municipality of residence: Warren

For how long: 40+ years

Online campaign information: www.SingerforMichigan.com

Education: some college plus technical training

Previously and currently held elected offices: none

Municipality of residence: Warren, Michigan

For how long: 17-plus years

Online campaign information: https://www.workingclassfight.com

Education: Cass Technical High School (diploma); Wayne County Community College (Associates Degree); Marygrove College (incomplete)

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: Support legislation that enhances the lives of working class and lowincome citizens of the state of Michigan. Grants, tax abatements and tax breaks that are consistently provided to businesses should instead be used to benefit Michigan’s citizens, especially children and education.

State House of Representatives

District 62

Two candidates are running for one two-year term. The salary for this position is $71,685.

Democrat

Michelle Levine-Woodman

Age: 40

Occupation: Teacher

Municipality of residence: Harrison Township

For how long: 6 years

Online campaign information: www.electmichellewoodman.com

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree-Music Education, K-12 Wayne State University

Top goals: As a grandfather of six, I want to provide the best possible educational opportunities. Improving education will contribute to building a skilled workforce and making Michigan and its citizens more prosperous.

I want to protect the environment with common sense requirements to preserve it for future generations.

I also want to try to keep taxes low. The current inflationary environment is challenging for residents and Lansing should try to lessen the pressure on family budgets.

Working Class Party

Hashim Malik Bakari

Age: 71

Occupation: Retiree (State of Michigan Department of Health & Human Services

Master’s Degree-Educational administration, University of Detroit Mercy Doctoral Degree-Currently pursuing Ed.D in Leadership, American College of Education

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: I will work to create a more robust, supportive, equitable system for all, to improve our quality of life and property values by: Investing in our schools, students, and teachers and their safety

Bringing back manufacturing jobs and increasing job training programs

Ensuring accessible and affordable of medical services, especially mental health and women’s reproductive health

Supporting infrastructure projects to improve our roads, bridges, stormwater systems, and seawalls

Being a wise steward of taxpayer money

James

Xiong

Singer

Bakari

Levine-Woodman

Edwards

Saliba

Election

Republican Alicia St. Germaine

Did not respond to questionnaire by press time.

Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $164,120.

Democrat

Christina Hines

Age: 34

Occupation: Attorney and Adjunct Professor Municipality of residence: Warren, MI

For how long: 21 years Online campaign information: christinahinesformacomb.com

Education: Warren Woods Tower High School, Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Michigan, Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School.

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: I will bring integrity to the Prosecutor’s Office, ensure there is equal justice under the law, and focus on crime prevention to make our community safer for everyone.

My core priorities are: 1) working with police to end violent crimes, sexual assault, elder abuse, and crimes against children; 2) prioritizing treatment and rehabilitation on drug and mental health cases to reduce repeat crime; and 3) holding polluters accountable and protecting our Lake.

Republican

Peter J. Lucido Age: 64

Occupation: Macomb County Prosecutor Municipality of residence: Shelby Township

For how long: Almost 30 years in Shelby Township Online campaign information: http://www.peterjlucido.com

Education: St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, 1974; De La Salle Collegiate High School, 1978; Macomb County Community College, Associate Degree, 1981; Oakland University Bachelor degree in Public Administration and Business1983; Central Michigan University, Master of Business; Detroit College of Law (now known as

Michigan State University Law School)

Juris Doctor, Law Degree 1988

Previously and currently held elected offices: Michigan House of Representatives 36th district, Michigan Senate 8th District, Macomb County Prosecutor (Current)

Top goals: I will continue the remarkable turnaround, restored trust, and progress fighting corruption. We set records in child support collections, warrant processing, crime victim services, budget transparency, and national good government awards. We hired a record number of women assistant prosecutors and will keep hiring top talent. I will expand diversion programs, integrate mental health assessments at jail intact for felony violent offenders, and implement modern technology. I will keep Macomb County a safe place!

Macomb County Sheriff

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $134,138.

Democrat

Anthony Wickersham

Age: 62

Occupation: Macomb County Sheriff

Municipality of residence: New Haven

For how long: 1 year

Online campaign information: https:// www.facebook.com/people/Sheriff-AnthonyWickersham/61564900806506/

Education: · Bachelor Degree – Wayne State University / Associate Degree – Macomb Community College

FBI National Academy / Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command

Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Sheriff – 13.5 years

Top goals: To successfully complete the new central intake and assessment center for the Macomb County Jail. The development of a county wide Crime Suppression Unit to combat and reduce crime in Macomb County. I will continue to provide the best equipment and training to all members of the Sheriff’s Office, so they will have the most up to date equipment and training that will allow them to do their jobs efficiently and safely.

Republican

Terence Mekoski

Age: 59

Occupation: Retired

Municipality of residence: Shelby Township

For how long: 3 years

Online campaign information: mekoski.com

Education: No answer given. Previously and currently held elected offices: Fmr. MI State Representative 36th District

Top goals: To serve as your Constitutional Sheriff protecting all of your rights as well as our county’s borders and waterways from human and drug trafficking, create a multi jurisdictional Narcotics Enforcement Task Force to battle the opioid/fentanyl epidemic. In addition, assign an armed school liaison officer in every Macomb county school to protect our children and give resources and educate our senior population to protect them from fraud and scams.

Macomb County Clerk and Register of Deeds

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $127,450.

Democrat

David Adams Age: 55

Occupation: Public School World History Teacher

Municipality of residence: Bruce Township, MI

For how long: 10 years 4 months, Macomb County since age 4 Online campaign information: https:// sites.google.com/view/adamsforcountyclerk/ Education: M.A. Linguistics, Oakland University 2010; B.A. Secondary Education, Wayne State University 200; Post-graduate certificate adolescent education, Marygrove College 2011

Previously and currently held elected offices: No previously held elected office

Top goals: If elected Macomb County Clerk and Register of Deeds, I promise to bring a middle-class work ethnic, integrity and transparency to Macomb County government. I have lived in Macomb all my life and served our nation in the U.S. Army. I continue public service to Macomb County as a public school history teacher. As County Clerk, I will keep accurate records, encourage collaboration and seek bipartisan consensus on behalf of the people of Macomb County.

Republican Anthony G. Forlini Age: 62

Occupation: Macomb County Clerk, Register of Deeds

Municipality of residence: Harrison Township

For how long: 37 years

Online campaign information: www.anthonyforlini.com

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Michigan University

Previously and currently held elected offices:

- 2004-2010 Harrison Township Supervisor

- 2011-2016 Michigan State Representative for St. Clair Shores, Harrison Township, Clinton Township, Macomb Township

- 2020-Present Macomb County Clerk/ Register of Deeds

Top goals: Four years ago my goal was to provide great customer service. Today you get a real person that is knowledgeable that picks up the phone-no voicemail. Long customer wait times have all been eliminated, most services take just minutes. Future goals 1) Perform the greatest upgrade in our history to the Register of Deeds search capabilities. 2) Upgrade election night reporting. 3) Complete the process of properly storing county records.

Macomb County Treasurer

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $124,059.

Democrat Mathew T. Churchwell

Age: 35

Occupation: Director, Urban Strategy Municipality of residence: Macomb County

For how long: 15 years

Online campaign information: attformacomb.com

Education: BA, MA, MBA

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: Raised in a proud military and union family - with a brother with autism, Matt Churchwell is proud to have grown up in Macomb County. He understands the challenges working families like his face and their economic struggles: Matt will focus on protecting those who work every day to put food on the table. As a father, son and husband, Matt

Churchwell

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Forlini

Wickersham

Mekoski

Hines

Lucido

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is committed to ensuring Macomb remains the best place to live and stay.

Republican

Larry Rocca

Age: No answer given.

Occupation: Macomb County Treasurer

Municipality of residence: Clinton Township

For how long: 7 3⁄4 years Online campaign information: www.larryrocca.com

Education: Bachelor Degree; Oakland University Business, Political Science, History

Previously and currently held elected offices: Treasurer Rocca has been a Precinct Delegate for Macomb County since 1986 and the Macomb County Treasurer for the past 8 years

Top goals: With continued pressure on families due to fluctuating economic circumstances and financial uncertainty, our residents can have genuine trouble paying their property taxes. I am committed to continuing the policies that I implemented when taking office because I never want to see someone lose their home. Additionally, I will continue to work tirelessly with our County Executive and Board of Commissioners to serve our county and ensure clean and transparent government.

Macomb County

Public Works Commissioner

Three candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $143,596.

Democrat

Kevin Higgins

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Republican

Candice S. Miller

Age: 70

Occupation: Macomb County Public Works Commissioner

Municipality of residence: Harrison Township

For how long: 50 years

Online campaign information: None

Education: Classes at Macomb Community College and Northwood University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Public Works Commissioner (2017-Present), US House of Representatives – MI-10 (2003-2016), Michigan Secretary of State (1995-2002),

Macomb County Treasurer (1992 – 1994), Harrison Township Supervisor (19801992), Harrison Township Trustee (1979) Top goals: My mission since taking office has been to improve water quality, improve the quality of life, and to be a critical component of economic prosperity. I have achieved these goals by reducing combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair by 75%, saved thousands of basements from flooding, and completed inspections of our critical underground infrastructure resulting in major investments to ensure NO MORE SINKHOLES.

Libertarian

Jim Fulner

Age: 41

Occupation: Engineer

Municipality of residence: Armada Township

For how long: 7 years

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: Bachelor’s of Science

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: Achieve individual empowerment by shrinking government and empowering workers. Achieve voluntary solutions to our community’s concerns and encourage advancement of libertarianism and inviting neighbors to join the Libertarian Party. (LP. org/join)

Remove any recommendation/discussion of government regulation to the Public Works Commission’s Educational Outreach Program. Encourage absolute personal property protection is best of ensuring our environment is well cared for including making polluters personally liable for all violations, rather than hiding behind limited liability corporations.

Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 9

Two candidates are running for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $39,375.

Democrat

Donald C. Wheaton, Jr.

Age: 60

Occupation: Attorney and Mediator at Wheaton Law (St. Clair Shores)

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores

For how long: (60 years)

Online campaign information: www.electdonwheaton.org

Education: Valedictorian, Lakeview High School (1982); Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, Alma College (1986); Juris

Doctor, The University of Michigan Law School (1989)

Previously and currently held elected offices: Trustee, Lakeview Public Schools, 29 Years (1991-1998, 2000-2008, 2010-2022)

Top goals: Our county roads are fourth worst in the State and must be improved. Of course, we have to protect the Clinton River Watershed and Lake St. Clair. More “sunshine” for county government is required: Commissioner meetings should be held at night (not mid-afternoons) so that working people could attend. As an attorney, I’ll bring a more legally-honed analysis to the Board table and will have a frequent user’s perspective on County Clerk and Court issues.

Republican

Barbara Zinner Age: 72

Occupation: Macomb County Commissioner

Municipality of residence: Harrison Township

For how long: 45 years

Online campaign information: BarbWins4You@GMAIL.COM

Education: No answer given.

Previously and currently held elected offices: I am elected precinct delegate and have been for decades. I was appointed to the Social Work Board of Appeals in Lansing by Gov. Engler for 6 years. I have been elected as a Macomb County Commissioner for 2 Terms.

Top goals: We have to keep the economy going and stimulate more for paychecks to be in the hands of citizens, American made. Crime is becoming a great problem. Closing the borders must be accomplished for the safety of our families. Our police agencies are doing a great job in protection but also are in great danger in recent times. We need support for strong law and order. Protect our children and continue to clean or water.

Macomb County Board of Commissioners District 13

One candidate is uncontested on the ballot for one four-year term. The salary for this position is $39,375.

Democrat Sarah A. Lucido

Running unopposed.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice

Two candidates are running for one eight-year term. The salary for this position is $181,483.

Andrew Fink

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Kimberly Ann Thomas

Age: 52

Occupation: University of Michigan Law School professor

Municipality of residence: Ann Arbor

For how long: 20 years

Online campaign information: https://www.electkimberlythomas.com/ Education: Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, 1999; University of Maryland at College Park, magna cum laude, 1994. Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A.

Top goals: I care deeply about equal justice for all Michiganders. I am an experienced trial and appellate lawyer and a law professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where I teach students the ethical practice of law and direct the Juvenile Justice Clinic. My background as a law professor and as a lawyer of 25 years gives me the expertise, experience and problem-solving ability that we need on the Michigan Supreme Court.

Michigan Supreme Court Justice — Incumbent Position

Two candidates are running for a partial term ending Jan. 1, 2029. The salary for this position is $181,483.

Kyra Harris Bolden Age: 36

Occupation: Michigan Supreme Court Justice

Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills

For how long: Two years, though I have lived my entire life in Michigan. Online campaign information: www.boldenforjustice.com

Education:

B.A. Grand Valley State University

J.D. University of Detroit Mercy

Previously and currently held elected offices: Michigan State Representative, 35th District, 2019-2023

Michigan Supreme Court Justice,

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Top goals: The Michigan Supreme Court has offered a unique opportunity to leverage my experience as a legislature, a litigator, and as a public servant in a single position. Throughout my tenure on the court, I’m proud to have made critical decisions that will help shape what justice looks like for generations to come. My work is not done, which is why I am running for retention.

Patrick William O’Grady

Age: 54

Occupation: 15th Circuit Court Judge (Branch County Coldwater, MI)

Municipality of residence: Coldwater

For how long: 25 years (Born and raised in Michigan)

Online campaign information: www.judgeogrady4supremecourt.com

Education: Thomas M. Cooley Law School Juris Doctor, Western Michigan University Bachelors Business Administration, Michigan State Police Training Academy – Trooper, United States Army Signal Officer Basic Course, Algonac High School, Algonac MI

Previously and currently held elective offices: State of Michigan 15th Circuit Court Judge elected 2008/2014/2020

Top goals: To maintain and restore the public trust of the Supreme Court to one that all citizens look to as a guard of the Constitution and the rights of individuals.

Maintaining a high level of impartiality while increasing access to justice in an ever increasing technological world. Further to make sure that the Judiciary remains as the “citadel of the public justice and the public security”. Federalist Paper 78, Alexander Hamilton

Judge of Court of Appeals2nd District, incumbent terms

Two candidates are uncontested on the ballot for two six-year terms. The salary for this position is $195,624.97.

Randy J. Wallace

Running unopposed.

Adrienne Nicole Young

Running unopposed.

Judge of Court of Appeals2nd District, non incumbent terms

Two candidates are running for the non-incumbent position. The salary for this position is $195,624.97.

Matthew Ackerman

Age: 33

Occupation: Attorney at Ackerman & Ackerman PC

Municipality of residence: Bloomfield Hills

For how long: Over 20 years in Michigan Online campaign information: www.ackermanforjudge.org

Education: A.B., Harvard (cum laude, high honors in Economics); M.Sc. in Economics, London School of Economics; J.D., Columbia Law School (Law Review, highest honors all three years)

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: One of my goals is to reduce the time it takes for the Court of Appeals to issue decisions. The average time is currently 13.8 months—far too long for critical matters like child custody and criminal appeals. As a Harvard graduate, Columbia Law Review editor, and attorney with extensive appellate experience, including over 100 civil and criminal appeals, I am fully equipped to deliver highquality, well-reasoned decisions efficiently, ensuring timely justice for all.

Latoya Marie Willis

Age: 49

Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Municipality of residence: Farmington Hills

For how long: 14 years

Online campaign information: www.willisforjustice.com

Education: Latoya is a proud graduate of Renaissance High School. After graduating high school, she attended Western Michigan University where she majored in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Latoya earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School and was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2002.

Previously and currently held elected offices: NONE

Top goals: To restore the general public’s confidence in the integrity of our judicial system. For 21 years I have fought to protect the rights of citizens and as a judge I will fight to protect the Court by ensuring it is fair, impartial, and completely non-partisan. Politics have

no place inside our courtrooms. Every individual should be able to trust that their case will be resolved based strictly on the merits, the evidence, and the law.

Judge of Circuit Court - 16th Circuit, incumbent position

Four candidates are unopposed on the ballot for four six-year terms. The salary for this position is $180,741.35.

James M. Biernat

Running unopposed.

Teri Lynn Dennings

Running unopposed.

Jennifer M. Faunce

Running Unopposed.

Tracy A. Yokich

Running unopposed.

Judge of Circuit Court - 16th Circuit, non-incumbent position

Two candidates are running for one six-year term. The salary for this position is $180,741.35.

Saima Rehman Khalil

Age: 44 years old

Occupation: Currently self employed attorney with office in downtown mt clemens

Municipality of residence: Sterling Heights

For how long: Lived in Sterling Heights since 2006

Online campaign information: Saima4judge.com

Education: Wayne State university- BA history and political science

UM Dearborn - masters public administration

Thomas M Cooley - JD

Previously and currently held elected offices: No prior elected position

Top goals: Community safety.

Supporting mental health namely treatment court for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. When people receive treatment; they are safer which makes community safer and it’s better use of tax payer dollar.

Supporting judical outreach and educating community about the role of the court.

Anthony R. Servitto

Age: 40

Occupation: Macomb County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Municipality of residence: Mt Clemens

For how long: Mt Clemens since 2011 and has lived in Macomb County for 40 years

Online campaign information: servittoforjudge.com

Education: Thomas Cooley Law School: 2008-2011

Michigan State University: 2002-2006

B.A. In Political Science/Pre-Law

De La Salle Collegiate (Warren): 19982002

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: If elected Circuit Judge, my goals are to ensure fair and impartial justice for all, protect vulnerable populations like seniors, and support rehabilitation through specialty courts like the Sobriety Court. With over a decade of legal experience, I aim to improve court efficiency, uphold the Michigan Constitution, and foster a legal system where every individual, regardless of background, receives equal treatment. I am committed to maintaining safety and justice in Macomb County’s neighborhoods.

Judge of Probate Courtincumbent position

One candidate is unopposed on the ballot for one six-year term. The salary for this position is $180,741.35.

Sandra A. Harrison

Running unopposed.

Judge of Probate Courtnew judgeship position

Two candidates are running for one six-year term. The salary for this position is $180,741.35.

Aaron J. Hall

Age: 35

Occupation: Chief of the Probate Unit at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office Municipality of residence: Clinton Township

For how long: 5 years in Clinton Township, 34 years in Macomb County. Online campaign information: www.hallforprobatejudge.com

Education: University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D.), Oakland University (B.A.) with Honors.

Previously and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: As a cancer survivor, I understand the importance of peace of mind to

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families navigating challenges of caring for their loved ones. As Judge, I will modernize the technology of the Probate Court. This will provide a better experience for the public and faster results. I’ve handled over 1,000 Probate matters. Mental illness petitions, protecting the disabled and seniors, and safeguarding family assets while upholding estate wishes are issues too important for needless delays.

Benjamin A. Schock

Age: 48

Occupation: Probate and Elder Law Attorney

Municipality of residence: Macomb Township

For how long: 10 years (lifetime Macomb County Resident)

Online campaign information: http://www.schockforprobate.com

Education: Macomb Lanse Creuse High School North, Michigan State University, B.A in

Political Science Pre Law, Michigan State University College of Law

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: As a Judge, I would continue protecting seniors and vulnerable individuals from abuse. I will look to use the role of judge to further protect susceptible individuals. I have over 18 years of probate court experience, under both the Estates and Protected Individuals and Mental Health Codes. I am deeply committed to serve Macomb County as a fair, honest, dedicated and impartial probate court judge; ethically upholding the principles of justice, integrity, and compassion.

Judge of the 40th District Court

One candidate is unopposed on the ballot for one six-year term. The salary for this position is $180,741.35.

Mark Fratarcangeli

Running unopposed.

Five candidates are running for two six-year terms. The trustees are not compensated for their service.

Joseph A. Backus

Age: 60

Occupation: High School Teacher for 30 yrs: 18 yrs at Eastpointe Community Schools.

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores For how long: 43 yrs in SCS, 10 yrs in Roseville

Online campaign information: VOTE411.

org You can compare all candidate profiles with the League of Women Voters Guide. I am asking for one of the two votes you are allowed to cast for the MCC Board of Trustees.

Education: Masters in Educational Leadership, Certified Teacher State of MI, Bachelor of Education, two Associate degrees from Macomb Community College, HS diploma from South Lake, SCS.

Previously and currently held elected offices: 32 years served as a Precinct Delegate for SCS and Roseville. Currently, Precinct 11 delegate, SCS.

Top goals: 1) Reducing costs for students. 2) Consistent and Fair grading policies. The Costs are too high. Both incumbents voted for a 4.7% increase in tuition in 2023. I will vote NO. I’m tired of high costs and living paycheck to paycheck. Aren’t you? MCC doesn’t need to increase tuition and costs year after year. I support preserving face to face instruction. You can NOT help students you do not see in the classroom.

Roseanne DiMaria

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Joan Flynn

Age: N/A

Occupation: Retiree

Municipality of Residence: Warren, Macomb County

For how long: 50 years

Online campaign: N/A

Education: Graduate High School - Nativity of Our Lord, Bachelor’s Degree- General Studies/Concentration in Labor Studies

- Oakland University, Associate in the ArtsMacomb Community College

Previously and currently held elected offices: Macomb County Commissioner - 18 years Macomb Community College Trustee

- 6 years - currently

Top goals: Maintain the Structure & Professionalism that is currently presented: Skilled Trade Courses offered for students

Associate degrees to achieve with qualified Instructors

Mental Health support for Students - 24/7

Dental Science and Nurses Programs

Macomb College provide the lowest cost of post-secondary education in Michigan

Provide tuition for full time Students with family income below $70,000 cap annually State of Arts learning environment education in Michigan

Eugene F. Groesbeck

Age: 64

Occupation: Retired Corrections Deputy with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and currently a Special Investigator with the United States Department of State Diplomatic Security Service.

Municipality of residence: Shelby Township

For how long: Since 1989 Online campaign information: Facebook page - Eugene F. Groesbeck for Macomb Community College Trustee

Education: Associate Degree in Arts - Macomb Community College 1979, Bachelor of Science in History - Lake Superior State University 1982 and Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution - Wayne State University 2002.

Previous and currently held elected offices: N/A

Top goals: To ensure MCC continues to be at the forefront of meeting the educational needs of Macomb County residents offering programs/degrees that equip them with skills necessary to succeed in the changing economic environment.

MCC holds a special place in my heart as it is where I began my journey in higher education. I wouldn’t be where I am in life without having attended there.

Jon Lafferty

Age: 56

Occupation: Associate Broker/Realtor Municipality of residence: St Clair Shores

For how long: 12 years

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: AA Macomb Community College; BS Central Michigan University

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: As an alumnus, I’m eager to help the college thrive for future students. My experience as a student and community member provides a unique perspective on our challenges and opportunities. I will work to enhance trade education and student success while strengthening local partnerships. With a focus on innovation and collaboration with other institutions, I am committed to the college’s legacy and ensuring it serves as a vital resource for students.

Lake Shore Public Schools Board of Education - two full terms

Two candidates are uncontested on the ballot for two six-year terms. The annual compensation for this position is $1,500.

Susan J. DeLong

Running unopposed.

Kurt Joseph Ziegler

Running unopposed.

Lake Shore Public Schools Board of Education - one partial term

One candidate is unopposed on the ballot for one partial term ending on Dec. 31, 2026. The annual compensation for this position is $1,500.

Kenneth R. Gulock

Running unopposed.

Lakeview Public Schools Board of Education

Three candidates are unopposed on the ballot for three six-year terms. The annual compensation for this position is $2,000.

Michael Bayer

Running unopposed.

Robin Stanton

Running unopposed.

Genevieve Taylor

Running unopposed.

South Lake Schools Board of Education

Three candidates are running for two six-year terms. The monthly compensation for this position is $50.

Lynda D. McGhee

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Schock Hall

Backus

Flynn

Groesbeck

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Britney Muhammad

Age: 32

Occupation: Formulation Chemist and Business Owner

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan

For how long: 5 years

Online campaign information: http://www. facebook.com/brimuhammadsolake

Education: Extensive background in Formulation and Medicinal Chemistry

Previously and currently held elected offices: None

Top goals: As a mother of three in the Southlake District, I understand the needs of our children and families. My focus is on creating safe, supportive classrooms where every student and teacher thrives. I will prioritize mental health resources, strengthen special education programs, and ensure diverse voices are heard. Committed to transparency and collaboration, I aim to build strong partnerships and enforce policies that lead to real progress for our students’ success and growth.

Gail T. Weathersby

Age: 67

Occupation: I am semi-retired. I have a part-time position. I work for Wayne State University. As an Assistant Site Coordinator. The program is called C2 Pipeline. It is an afterschool program Where are we help inner city students prepare for college and career

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores

For how long: 16 years

Online campaign information: No answer given.

Education: I have an associate degree in Human Services

Previously and currently held elected offices: No answer given.

Top goals: What I desire for the Southlake School District:

Students first Focus on attendance

Bridging parents and teachers

Parent involvement back in the school district

South Lake Schools Board of Education

Three candidates are running for one partial term ending on Dec. 31, 2026. The monthly compensation for this position is $50.

Erin A. Liberty

Age: 54

Occupation: Self-Employed

Municipality of residence: St. Clair Shores

For how long: 25+ years

Online campaign information: No online information—drop me a note at 20113

Avalon, SCS 48080

Education: BS at MSU, MSF at Walsh

College, and various classes at Macomb Community College (MCC)

Previously held offices: St. Clair Shores

City Councilwoman and Mayor ProTem (including General Employees Pension Board), Macomb County Chief Deputy Register of Deeds

Top goals: As a CURRENT student at MCC, I experience the difficulties students have faced from 2021 to now. We have discussed some solutions.

Yes, I legally changed my name. It focuses me each day on our country’s future—starting locally with the extra challenges facing parents and our children (including my 16 nieces/nephews).

I hope my experience, skills, and passion for people succeeding in life, are enough to honor me with your vote.

Ryan Rumohr

Age: 40

Occupation: Business Sales

Municipality of residence: St Clair Shores

For how long: 12 year

Online campaign information: https://www.facebook.com/share/ZPK3zqK juWxj7JfP/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Education: Bachelors in Leadership and Business Management from Liberty University

Previously and currently held elected offices: Vice President of South Lake School Board

Top goals: Increase the retainment of in district students, help drive the implementation of more CTE programs in the high school, review of provided food in each school(breakfast, snack, lunch)

Jason York

Did not return questionnaire by press time.

Continuation of Macomb County E 9-1-1 Surcharge

For the purpose of continuing funding for 9-1-1 emergency call answering and dispatch services within Macomb County, shall Macomb County be authorized to assess a surcharge of up to $0.42 per month on all service users, except for users of a prepaid wireless telecommunications service, located within Macomb County for a period of four (4) years, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029?

Proposal to Elect a Charter Commission for the Purpose of Generally Revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb

Shall the county of Macomb elect a charter commission for the purpose of generally revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb and framing and submitting to the electorate of the county a revised home rule charter for the county under the constitution and laws of Michigan?

South Lake Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

This proposal would renew the authority of the School District, which expires with the 2024 tax levy, to levy up to 18.00 mills for general school district operating purposes on taxable property in the School

District to the extent that such property is not exempt from such levy, restrict the levy on principal residences (owner-occupied homes) to no more than 4.2801 mills and protect against the impact of future Headlee rollbacks of up to 3.0 mills, This authorization would allow the School District to continue to levy the statutory limit of 18.00 mills on non-homestead property (principally industrial and commercial real property and residential rental property) and to continue to levy on principal residence property (owner occupied homes) only that portion of the mills necessary to allow the School District to receive the full revenue per pupil foundation allowance permitted by the State. The School District estimates that it will levy not more than 2.0924 mills on personal residences (owner occupied homes) in 2024.

Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the South Lake Schools, County of Macomb, Michigan, be increased in the amount of 21 mills, with 18 mills being the maximum allowable levy ($18.00 per $1,000 of taxable value), to the extent such property is not statutorily exempt, and of which not more than 4.2801 mills may be imposed on principal residences, for twenty (20) years, the years 2025 to 2044, inclusive, to provide funds for operating expenses of the School District? This operating millage, if approved and levied, would provide estimated revenues to the School District of $5,328,630 during the 2025 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes.

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Trumpfrom page 17A

teered his time at the town hall. Falkowski, 77, has been a Trump supporter since he first announced his candidacy in 2015.

“I like everything he says,” Falkowski said.

If elected, Falkowski is confident Trump will “stop the march into the third world war” referring to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, and the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Despite court rulings that election fraud did not occur in 2020, Falkowski believes Trump really won the presidential election against Biden.

“I feel really cheated,” he said. “What’s

Charges

from page 13A

St. Clair Shores Mayor Kip Walby commented on what Nessel was doing and called the clerks “three seasoned election workers.” He also commented on the charges against the four voters.

“Basically charging them a felony for voter fraud and there’s no way this is voter fraud,”

the point of having elections if you can’t trust them?”

Roxanne Jelsone described the town hall as “awesome.”

“He’s going to make America great again like he did in 2016 with the economy, the inflation rate and car industry,” the 64-year-old Roseville resident said. “Everything was great. Right now, we’re choking.”

Trump will also get Edward Maconochie’s vote Nov. 5.

“I’m all for freedom. I won’t have to worry about my Second Amendment right,” the 69-year-old St. Clair Shores Marine Corps veteran said. “He’s going to reduce taxes and lower the corporate tax. That’s what he’s got planned.”

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Walby said. “This is nothing but political theater here. These people did not commit voter fraud.”

The St. Clair Shores press release further stated, “It is our hope that an accurate accounting of the facts of this case are properly presented in court as we feel they will correct the public misstatements and discrepancies in AG Nessel’s press conference.”

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 4981103.

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computer programming, cybersecurity and engineering to finance, radio and television broadcasting, and woodworking — to name a few. The district also features five high school specialty programs, including the Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology; the Utica Academy for Health and Human Services; the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies; the Stevenson Center for Manufacturing and Design Engineering; and the Utica Center for Science and Industry.

Scott Spry, an electronic technology and mechatronics instructor at the Utica Center for Science and Industry, said UCSI students have access to work-based learning opportu-

nities, including job shadowing, mentoring and work-site internships. Students, he said, focus on the design thinking process and choose one of the three CTE pathways — multimedia production, mechatronics or engineering technology.

“We already know that the pipeline for career and technical education positions is very, very lean, so continuing to try to fill that pipeline from our level has been a priority for the last couple of years,” Spry explained.

At Utica Community Schools, Spry said, many of its CTE students have gone on to work in needed fields within the community.

The same is true for many of OTSC students — including former OSTC health sciences graduates, who have gone on fill vacant, in-demand doctor and dentist positions within Oakland County communities.

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WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 10 at around 9:05 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 24000 block of Bradford Drive to investigate a report about a suspicious situation.

A 45-year-old Harrison Township man had attached propane tanks and electrical wiring to his sedan and had affixed warning signs to the car, claiming the car was rigged to explode if touched. Deputies closed the street and evacuated homes while the Michigan State Police bomb squad was called in to search the vehicle. The device was ultimately determined to be fake. The Harrison Township man was arrested without incident.

Drunken stumbler

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Sept. 7 at around 8 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of an intoxicated man in public.

Deputies found the man, a 33-year-old Californian, on the porch of a Crocker Boulevard home with an alcoholic seltzer and slurred speech. Deputies spoke with the homeowner through their security camera doorbell, who said he had never seen the man before. A preliminary breath test on the man revealed a blood alcohol content of 0.273.

The man was taken to a hospital for detoxification and cited for violating the city’s disorderly conduct ordinance.

Dine and dash

MOUNT CLEMENS — On the evening of Sept. 6, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Three Blind Mice Irish Pub about a party that failed to pay their full tab.

A party of four reportedly came in for dinner and drinks, with one member of the party asking a server to make change. The group left with around $125 on an unpaid bill.

Security footage from the restaurant showed people who matched the party’s description entering a red Chevrolet Corvette owned by a 74-year-old Auburn Hills man. Auburn Hills police were able to contact the man at his home and turned his phone number over to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. The restaurant owner expressed to deputies that charges would be filed unless the suspect returned to pay the tab.

Cash-to-crypto

scam

MOUNT CLEMENS — At around 6 a.m. on Sept. 17, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived at the Shell gas station on Market Street to investigate a case of fraud.

Earlier that morning, the gas station’s clerk

the “Macomb County Fire Department” requesting payment for an incoming shipment of fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. The caller then received a text message from a sender claiming to be the clerk’s manager and instructing the clerk on how to carry out the payment, asking the clerk to gather up cash and send it to a QR code using the gas station’s cash-tobitcoin transfer kiosk. The sender asked the clerk to find cash in an envelope, bank bag, the manager’s office and even to break open the Michigan Lottery kiosk with a hammer.

By the time the clerk realized a scam was underway, around $1,000 of the station’s cash was converted to bitcoin and transferred to the perpetrator.

Disorderly drinker

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Sept. 12 at around 6 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at Rotary Park to investigate a public disturbance.

Deputies approached the suspect, a 34-year-old Clinton Township man, and informed him he could not drink in public. The man’s beer was discarded, and deputies issued him a misdemeanor citation for having an alcoholic beverage. Deputies informed the man he could remain in the park as long as he did not cause a disturbance.

Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:23 p.m. on Sept. 4, a report about fraud was made in the 32000 block of Harper Avenue.

The victim, a 77-year-old woman, walked into the St. Clair Shores Police Department stating she was there to pick up a kitten. She said she messaged someone on Facebook Marketplace about buying a Maine Coon kitten and was instructed to purchase a $100 Apple gift card as payment. She complied and after doing so, the recipient began demanding more money for the kitten.

The officer informed the woman she had been scammed and she was disappointed. She told the police she wanted to make a report to ensure it didn’t happen to anyone else.

Fighting reported near business

STERLING HEIGHTS — A fight was reported by a vape shop in the 2000 block of 15 Mile Road, near Dequindre Road, the night of Sept. 7.

When police got there, an officer reportedly saw four juveniles walking, and they took off running, but stopped at the officer’s insistence. Police said the juveniles originally said two of them were “play fighting” in the parking lot, but police concluded that that wasn’t the truth.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

OCT. 12

St. Clair Shores Police Department open house: Check out patrol vehicles and SWAT equipment, meet Drone Team and K-9s Rocky and Ozzie, also enjoy goodies, activities and food, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Blossom Heath Park, 24800 Jefferson Ave., facebook.com/ StClairShoresPD

Pumpkin patch: Also win prizes, 2-7 p.m., Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, sales continue noon-5 p.m. Sundays and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays until Oct. 31, facebook.com/lakeshorepresbyterianchurch

OCT. 14

Becoming a Beekeeper: Expert talks about time, cost and tips for success, presented by Yardeners of St. Clair Shores, 7 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scsyardeners@gmail. com

OCT. 17

Senior Expo: More than 50 exhibitors with information about healthcare, recreation, self improvement and more, also workshops about elder law, food as medicine and more, keynote by WDIV-TV anchor Devin Scillian, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Greek Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores, free shuttle bus from Lake Front Park, 23000 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores

OCT. 19

Local author showcase: Program at 1:30 p.m. (arrive as early as 1 p.m.), St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, scslibrary.org

Baby shower: Drop off items to be donated to local pregnancy help centers, stay for refreshments and gift basket drawings, noon-3 p.m., Right to Life of Michigan, 27417 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 774-6050, macombrlm@rtl.org

OCT. 22

GPT at SCS library: Grosse Pointe Theatre’s Act II (traveling group of senior actors) presents vignettes, jokes, fairy tales and inspirational thoughts, 6:30 p.m., St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, scslibrary.org

OCT. 23

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also Nov. 22 and Dec. 2, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (800) 803-7174

OCT. 25

Trunk or treat: Also free hot dog, cider and doughnuts, 6-8 p.m., Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, 27801

out, and then the juveniles reportedly encountered two “unknown males” in a white pickup truck. The males in the truck allegedly harassed at least some of the juveniles, and one of the truck occupants allegedly got out and grabbed one of the juveniles by the shirt before letting go, the report said.

Police said they arranged the juveniles’ release to one of their adult relatives.

Assault reported

STERLING HEIGHTS — An assault and battery incident was reported by Van Dyke Avenue, near 17 Mile Road, Sept. 8. Police did not provide further details of what took place.

Theft reported at Meijer

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At around 6 p.m. on Sept. 9, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Meijer on 24 Mile Road. Loss prevention at the store had detained a 69-year-old Macomb Township man who allegedly stole $15 in goods through the self-checkout.

Loss prevention shared several other instances of theft tied to the man, totaling to over $400.

Upon speaking with deputies, the man said he had dementia and that he had a hard time remembering to do things, including paying for merchandise at the self-checkout. He reportedly said that he did not intend to steal the goods.

The man was cited for third-degree retail fraud.

DUI fender bender

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a car crash on Heydenreich Road near St. Martins Avenue involving a Freightliner semi-truck and a Porsche Macan SUV at around 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 7.

The Porsche driver, a 51-year-old Macomb Township woman, reportedly told deputies to take her to jail because she had been drinking. A can of vodka-based seltzer was found in the Porsche’s cup holder. The woman said she did not see the semi-truck prior to the crash.

After failing a field sobriety test, the woman was transported to a hospital for a blood draw and treatment.

Home invasion under investigation

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown person is being sought for a home invasion in the first block of Sycamore Lane that was committed at around 1:30 p.m. Sept. 6. The victim told police that he was working in his yard when someone approached him and asked if his wife was home. After they made some small talk, the victim said the suspect left. Later, the victim discovered

Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, www.facebook.com/ lakeshorepresbyterianchurch

OCT. 25-26

Christmas Resale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25 (early bird 8 a.m.) and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240

OCT. 26

Smetanka Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (810) 658-0440, smetankacraftshows.com

OCT. 30

Halloween party: Witches and wizards theme with catered meal, 50-50 drawing and prizes drawings, noon-2 p.m., St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, RSVP by Oct. 23, (586) 445-0996

ONGOING

St. Clair Shores Downtown Social District: Vendors, food trucks and street games, 5 p.m.-midnight Oct. 12 and 26, also live music 5:30-11 p.m., Nine Mile Road and Greater Mack Avenue, scsmi.net/social-district

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 Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, 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., lakesidepaletteclub.org

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise, call (586) 498-8000.

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OCT. 9

Oktoberfest: Hosted by Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra, free for GPSO donors and ticketed for others, includes tastings of four Munich-brewed beers, also traditional German dishes such as sauerkraut and wurst, 7 p.m., Tompkins Center at Windmill Pointe Park, 14920 Windmill Pointe Drive in Grosse Pointe Park, gpsymphony.org

OCT. 12

Stone Wall Pumpkin Festival: Pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, live entertainment, crafts, food, cider and doughnuts, professional pumpkin carving display and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., also see pumpkins lit 7-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Eventbrite

OCT. 16

Mysteries of the Moorings: A Spooky Tour: Includes drink ticket, storytelling and candle light tour of 1910 Alger House, 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, warmemorial.org/eventcalendar

OCT. 19

Halloween Spooktacular: Free events include trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating inside parking structure, kid-friendly haunted hallway, cake walk and more, noon-3 p.m., also Rosco the Clown show at 1 p.m., downtown Mount Clemens, facebook. com/DowntownMountClemens

An ‘Addams Family’ Costume Party: Two packages available with raffle and game tickets, bottomless drinks, DJ and dancing, and more, 6-8 p.m., Owen Jax Community Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, warrencivic.org/costume-party.html

Oktoberfest: Live band, German buffet, cash bar, door prizes, raffles, cornhole tournament, beer pong and more, 5:30-10 p.m., St. Josaphat Banquet Centre, 26440 Ryan Road in Warren, purchase tickets at church office by Oct. 14, (586) 755-1740

OCT. 19-20

Macomb County HarvestFest: Trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, inflatables, movies, music, magic, princesses, airbrush tattoos, pumpkin patch, pumpkin carvers, games, birds of prey and reptile shows, food drive, food trucks and more, noon-5 p.m., Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metro Parkway in Sterling Heights, macombcountyharvestfest.com

OCT. 20

Costumes and Candy: Halloween event for spe-

cial-needs children, includes trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorating, cider and doughnuts, games, karaoke and more, 1-4 p.m., Play-Place Autism & Special Needs Center, 42301 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, registration required, (586) 2546533, info@autisticplayplace.org, autisticplayplace. org/cc2024

OCT. 25

A RARE Nightmare: Variety and magic show, monster mash dance, pumpkin patch and decorating, games and crafts, cider and doughnuts, and indoor treat trail scavenger hunt, 6-8 p.m., Recreational Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe, 18185 Sycamore St. in Roseville, rare-mi.org

Broadway Fright Night: Vocalists perform and discuss songs from eerie and fantastical musicals, 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, www. macombcenter.com

OCT. 26

Harvest Treat: Trick-or-treating, free pumpkins, face painting and selfie station, noon-2 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., facebook.com/ warrenparks

Trunk or treat: Also Halloween events inside, 5-7 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, mimths.org

ONGOING

Fall Fest at Detroit Zoo: Includes Zoo Boo (treat stations, 5-9 p.m. Fridays and 2-9 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays Oct. 11-13 and 18-20) and Jack O’Lantern Journey (illuminated pumpkin displays, live entertainment and more, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 25-27), 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org

Enchanted: Immersive and illuminated forest walks, 1-mile tours take approximately one hour to complete and start around dusk with final entries around 10:15 p.m., held Thursdays-Sundays until Nov. 3 (except Halloween) with special event programming on select nights, Glenlore Trails, 3860 Newtown Road in Commerce Township, www. glenloretrails.com

Autumn Landscape Guided Tour: 11 a.m. Tuesdays-Sundays until Oct. 31, then 10 a.m. Tuesdays-Sundays until Nov. 10, Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, fordhouse.org/ events/autumn-landscape-guided-tour