WWII VETERAN GETS READY TO TURN 100
Funding measures pass in
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS
— Building improvements, technology upgrades, roof replacements and more are on the horizon for Van Dyke Public Schools.
On Election Day Nov. 5, the district’s voting majority approved a $36.1 million bond proposal that will generate tax dollars to fund a number of updates across the district.
According to Macomb County elections officials, the Van Dyke bond issue passed with 4,213 “yes” votes and 2,253 voters who turned it down. The bond is for 25 years.
ELECTION WINNERS INCLUDE INCUMBENTS AND NEWCOMERS
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — Republicans rolled across most of Macomb County and the state of Michigan on Nov. 5, but incumbents and newcomers brought a blue wave of Democratic wins in many of the races in the Warren
Weekly’s coverage area.
Incumbent Democrats who ran for seats in Districts 11, 13 and 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives were victorious.
Democratic state Rep. Donavan McKinney won District 11 with 28,009 votes over Republican can-
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A bond proposal is developed by the school district and presented to the voters for approval. When a bond proposal passes, the bonds are sold in the capital markets at a date determined by the district, a financial adviser and an underwriter. Upon closing, funds generated from the bond sale are deposited in the district’s construction fund and are available to spend for completion of the projects contemplated in the bond proposal.
According to school officials, the Van Dyke bond proposal is a zero-mill increase ballot question. Officials said the bond would not increase the current school property tax because of the previous bond issue.
“We really appreciate the confidence from our voters. With
MORE ELECTION COVERAGE:
• Mix of incumbents, challengers elected to school boards/3A
• Incumbents prevail in top Macomb offices/6A
• Warren city clerk delivers timely election results/8A
In the race for seats on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Democrat Lisa Wojno won District 11, and Democrat Michael Howard prevailed in District 12. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — The Warren Police Department called a press conference Oct. 30 to address a $60 million lawsuit brought by Brittiny Turner, who was injured in a car crash that allegedly resulted from a highspeed police chase.
Turner, of Center Line, is in her mid-
30s and is the mother of young children. According to her legal complaint submitted by paralegal Oliver Gantt, the accident left her disfigured, disabled, and unable to work or take care of herself.
“It’s a blessing that young lady is still here,” Gantt said. “She coded three times.”
Coded often refers to having a cardiac arrest where lifesaving measures are needed.
According to Gantt, Turner’s husband
‘I FEEL PRETTY GOOD FOR MY AGE’ WWII VETERAN GETS READY TO TURN 100
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — Although more than 80 years have passed since Gino D’Ambrosio went to war, there are certain memories that never faded.
The World War II veteran can still hear the sound of bombs that caused widespread destruction, tears up when thinking about his captain who was killed in battle, and will never forget those long days he spent as a prisoner of war.
The Warren resident recently reflected on his military service while getting ready to celebrate a milestone birthday: he turns 100 years old Nov. 18. A family party is planned this weekend.
“I feel pretty good for my age,” the soon-to-be centenarian said.
D’Ambrosio’s story begins in 1924 in Detroit where he was born and spent some time living in an orphanage. He was the youngest of five children, and the only sibling born in the U.S. as the other four were born in Italy. The family endured heartbreak as both parents died when the children were young. All five children were adopted by other families, but did not live together during childhood. The kids remained in contact as children and adults.
“The oldest sister made sure the kids were placed with families from Italy,” D’Ambrosio’s daughter Gina D’Ambrosio said. “He didn’t know they were sib-
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has become her caregiver.
The crash happened at approximately 8:50 a.m. Saturday, June 8. According to the complaint filed in Macomb County Circuit Court, Turner was traveling westbound on Eight Mile Road in Warren when the Dodge Charger police were chasing hit a semitruck and her BMW, causing it to burst into flames. Her complaint states the police vehicle did not engage a siren or flashing lights.
As a result, Warren police were allegedly negligent, grossly negligent and recklessly driving or copiloting a city of Warren vehicle. In addition, the complaint states the city of Warren patrol car was driving at “extremely dangerous speeds close to and likely exceeding 100 mph.”
The combination of the patrol car’s high speed with no sirens and no flashing
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ABOVE: Gino D’Ambrosio, of Warren, was drafted into the U.S. Army in March 1943. During the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, he was captured by the German Army and spent five months in a prisoner of war camp.
Photo provided by Bob Kolinski
LEFT: D’Ambrosio was awarded two Purple Heart medals and two Bronze Star Medals while serving in World War II.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
WARREN TO CELEBRATE CITY’S VETERANS
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — Warren will honor its veterans at the first “Honoring Heroes with Harmony” celebration at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the first-floor conference room at City Hall.
The event will be held in recognition of Veterans Day, which is commemorated annually on Nov. 11, when City Hall will be closed.
“We’re looking forward to celebrating the many men and women who have served our nation as veterans. We encourage them, their families and community members to come and join us,” Warren Mayor Lori Stone said.
The celebration will include patriotic music provided by the Warren Symphony Orchestra’s brass quintet along
with light refreshments.
According to the mayor, the city has reached out to various organizations in the community to promote the event including Macomb Community College, which has a veterans outreach for its students and those who have served in the military. In addition, the city has contacted veterans living at senior residences. The event will also be promoted by the Parks and Recreation Department and through social media.
“We know there are no local databases for veterans. We have to build our own,” Stone said. “So that’s part of what goes along with this event is really starting that targeted outreach that will be carried forward by our Veterans Commission that will be coming.”
The mayor will name five members to the commission.
According to the mayor, it is estimated there are be-
tween 4,000 and 6,000 veterans residing in the city.
During the previous administration, the Warren City Council had adopted the legal language for a Veterans Commission ordinance to go into law; however, since the ordinance was never published, it could not move forward, Stone said. The ordinance was published after she took office.
The mayor is currently accepting applications and conducting interviews for those interested in joining the Veterans Commission. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application.
Applications can be found on the city’s website at cityofwarren.org under the “Government” tab and “Boards and Commissions” link.
Once completed, the application must be returned to the mayor’s office at Warren City Hall.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
MIX OF INCUMBENTS, CHALLENGERS ELECTED TO SCHOOL BOARDS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — During the general election Nov. 5, a number of school board members retained their seats while a few challengers were elected to public office for the first time.
In the Center Line Public Schools district, six candidates ran for five four-year terms. According to the Macomb County clerk’s office, the voters elected Robert Boccomino with 3,376 votes and Kevin Joseph Louis with 3,199 votes, while incumbents Shelley Harenski, Karen Pietrzyk and Wendy Jo Watters were reelected to the school board.
Watters was the top-vote getter with 3,967 votes with Harenski garnering 3,750 votes and Pietrzyk receiving 3,670 votes. With 2,699 votes, Fahmida Rahman, who was appointed to the school board earlier this year when Daniel Snyder stepped down, didn’t get enough votes to keep her seat.
Boccomino, a retired Center Line Public Schools educator, said he was “very grateful” for the support he received from the voters.
“It’s an honor. I look forward to being a part of the Center Line school board,” Boccomino said. “My kids both graduated from Center Line, and they got a great education. I want to see other kids have the same opportunities as my kids did.”
Boccomino, who once served on the Warren City Council, feels Center Line offers a lot of opportunities for students, including those who participate in the Southwest Macomb Technical Education Consortium.
Louis said he “was surprised and happy” to get elected to the school board. Four of his five children attend school in the district.
“I was telling my kids about being on the school board. I’ll be able to help their classmates and bring some more ideas to help them,” Louis said. “I think the school board is doing great. It’s a small community, and I would like to bring more ideas where families can do more in the community.”
Student achievement, ensuring the district has the resources to support families in need, budget transparency and fiscal responsibility are among Louis’ top priorities.
There were two school board elections in the Warren Woods Public Schools district.
In the uncontested election for the three sixyear terms, Jenny Nitz — appointed to the school board last year when Board President Jere Green moved out of the district and stepped down — was the top vote-getter with 5,658 votes. Incumbents Scott Hiller received 5,174 votes and Michael Schulte received 5,121 votes.
In the district’s second election for the one partial term ending Dec. 31, 2028, challenger Nicole Spicer — with 4,665 votes — defeated incumbent Kay Walsh with 3,590 votes.
Spicer has three children in the district at each level: elementary, middle school and high school.
“I have a vested stake at what happens on the school board,” Spicer said of her decision to run for public office. “I am extremely, extremely appreciative of the voters putting their faith and trust in me as a newly elected member of the school board.”
When pointing to the district’s strengths, Spicer feels Warren Woods educators “focus on the safety and education of the students.” Something Spicer plans to work on is to get more parents engaged and involved in the district.
“My plan is to be more out front as a school board member. I believe with the help of the community and parents, we can build a stronger district,” she said. “I am a team player and excited to do the job as a team.”
Walsh served 28 years on the board.
“I’m saddened,” said Walsh, a Class of 1971 Warren Woods High School graduate who said she will “always be a Warrior,” which was the school’s mascot.
“I just wanted to be part of a very wonderful school district,” Walsh said of her decision to run for school board over the years. “I was born and raised in Warren Woods. My daughter and son-in-law went through Warren Woods and my mom worked here. I believe in the district, our superintendent and all our administrators. We offer our students a lot of good opportunities. I will always be true to Warren Woods.”
Walsh said she’s “very proud” of the work she and the other board members accomplished as well as future plans. One memory that stands out are the hundreds of high school diplomas for graduates she signed over the years.
INCUMBENTS PREVAIL IN TOP MACOMB OFFICES
BY ERIC CZARNIK, ALYSSA OCHSS AND DEAN VAGLIA eczarnik@candgnews.com, aochss@candgnews.com, dvaglia@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — In an election year defined by a polarized electorate, Macomb County residents opted to stick with the government they have.
The county’s prosecutor, clerk, sheriff, treasurer and public works commissioner — all incumbent officeholders — were each elected to another term on Nov. 5, with statewide Election Day trends favoring Republican candidates in all but one of the races among Macomb County’s top administrative officials.
In the Macomb County clerk and register of deeds race, with all precincts reporting now, Republican Anthony G. Forlini led with about 57.8% of the vote. Democrat David Adams had about 41.7%.
In an email, Forlini credited his victory to Macomb County residents’ confidence in the job that he has already been doing as clerk. He also reflected on his campaign.
“From the very beginning when I ran and won for (Harrison Township) township supervisor through my current term as County Clerk I have always ran a positive campaign, respecting the people that I ran against,” Forlini said.
Anthony Wickersham retained the Macomb County Sheriff’s badge, the lone Democrat to win among the county’s five top seats. Vote counting in the race for sheriff ran
well into election night and the morning after, and the race was not called in Wickersham’s favor until 10:53 a.m. on Nov. 6. At press time, Wickersham garnered 255,475 votes (52.02%) over Republican challenger Terence Mekoski’s 233,539 votes (47.55%).
“Each year it gets closer and closer, and I’m honored that the residents of Macomb County elected me to be their sheriff for the next four years,” Wickersham said.
The close nature of the race tracked with a state and county that furthered its reputation as a Republican stronghold, but Wickersham was quick to downplay the idea of his approach to the office as partisan.
“For the last four years it’s been this way, starting in 2016, and to be honest with you I try to stay out of the political arena,” Wickersham said. “I’m a law enforcement (and) corrections professional and that’s the job I want to do. Obviously, I know the sheriff’s position is political and partisan, so you’ve got to pick a side. I just want the people of Macomb County to know that as Sheriff, I put the roles and responsibilities first before the politics.”
Wickersham plans to continue the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office’s focus on completing the central intake and assessment center at the Macomb County Jail, hiring deputies for contracted policing areas, the office’s focus on proactive policing and, ultimately, reducing crime.
“I’ve been the sheriff for 14 years and now I have another four to complete my projects, my missions and to do
the job that I love.”
In the prosecutor race, Republican Peter Lucido received 279,131 votes (56.91%) at press time, besting Democrat Christina Hines, who received 209,233 votes (42.66%).
Lucido said he was honored and humbled that the election results showed a lot of good things had happened since he took office that allowed him to clean the office up.
“And to move forward now and show the people with hard work, determination you can succeed at anything you do,” Lucido said. “And that’s what we’ve done. We’ve done a great job. The entire office is now motivated to do the things that needed to be done.”
Hines said in a text she thanks those who supported her and that the experience was incredible.
“The people I met, the conversations we had, the organizing we did — this is the actual work of democracy, and I am so grateful for this experience and for the remarkable work that so many people did every day for this campaign,” Hines said in the text. “It is not the outcome we hoped for, but I believe that we made a difference in our community, and I am looking forward to doing absolutely everything I can to continue to strengthen our community and fight for what is right.”
In the treasurer race, Republican Larry Rocca received 277,780 votes (57.97%) and Democrat Matthew Churchwell received 198,930 votes (41.52%).
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Rocca said he is humbled to have the support of Macomb County residents.
“I continue to do a good job for the citizens of Macomb County and make this county the greatest county in Michigan,” Rocca said.
Churchwell said he thinks his campaign ran a great race.
“We have, just the rest of the party, a whole lot to learn,” Churchwell said. “I give my best to Larry. I think he’ll serve faithfully and serve the constituents in Macomb County and we’ll look to the next one.”
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“I wish her the best of luck,” Walsh said of Spicer.
Three candidates ran for two open seats — six-year terms — in the Fitzgerald Public Schools district. Incumbents Judy Furgal and Julia Yokel were reelected with 2,986 and 2,615 votes, respectively. With 2,291 votes, challenger Zsa-Zsa Booker didn’t receive enough votes to get elected.
In the Van Dyke Public Schools district, incumbents Diane Boehm, David Cowlbeck and Mark Kedzior ran unopposed for three six-year terms. Boehm was the top vote-getter with 4,194 votes, Cowlbeck received 2,679 votes and Kedzior received 2,369 votes. The terms are for six years.
race, Republican Candice Miller received 301,853 votes (51.06%), Democrat Kevin Higgins received 170,011 votes (44.29%) and Libertarian Jim Fulner received 12,274 votes (3.81%).
Miller said she is honored the people of Macomb County gave her another four years to continue as public works commissioner.
“I ran this race basically on my record over the last eight years, previous eight years,” Miller said. “And really that focus has been and will continue to be how we can improve on water quality because water quality equals quality of life. And then also how our department can be a critical component of economic prosperity for the county.”
Higgins had no comment on the race.
Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education incumbents Leah Berdy and Brian White ran unopposed for the district’s two open six-year terms. Berdy received 27,503 votes; White received 26,228 votes.
It was status quo in the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees race, where five candidates ran for two six-year terms. Incumbents Roseanne DiMaria and Joan Flynn were reelected to the board. DiMaria received 130,389 votes while Flynn received 117,414 votes.
Joseph Backus, Eugene Groesbeck and Jon Lafferty failed to receive enough votes to get elected to the board. According to the Macomb County clerk’s office, Backus received 106,732 votes, 86,350 voters supported Groesbeck, and Lafferty received 75,266 votes.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Warren city clerk delivers timely election results
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — Elected officials encouraged Warren city clerk Sonja Buffa to deliver the results of the Nov. 5 election in a timely manner, and she did.
The flash drives which contain all the voting information are required to be delivered to the county clerk after the polls close. In an attempt to expedite calling the election results, the city clerk was encouraged by Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini and Warren City Council members to deliver the flash drives which are also referred to as “sticks” to the county before doing the paperwork.
“This is my Super Bowl,” Buffa said about the general election. “I am proud of what we do and the amazing staff.”
Buffa, with the help of her staff, delivered the majority of the flash drives to the county around 1:00 a.m. Nov. 6. The two remaining sticks were delivered at about 3:00 a.m. and the paperwork was delivered before 6 a.m. Buffa said.
“She did a fantastic job,” Forlini said.
“She did it differently than she had done in the past when she would wait until all the paperwork was done, then she would bring it (the flash drives) in.
“This time she personally brought in a good amount of sticks around 1 o’clock in the morning, and that was the first download,” Forlini said. “And people can start to get a feel (of the results) and we got off of zero which is good.”
According to Forlini, more sticks were delivered a couple of hours later, and Buffa’s paperwork was in by 4:30 a.m.
“I’m thankful she did it that way because people got a feel earlier, otherwise they would have had to wait until 4:30 a.m. to hear something from Warren,” Forlini said.
Buffa requested a special meeting with Warren City Council to approve the spending for a high-speed ballot tabulator for the general election that costs more than $140,000, or to rent the machine for $40,000. The meeting was held at 6 p.m. Oct. 28. The request to purchase the machine was taken off the agenda 90 minutes before the meeting was scheduled to take
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Early voting may have helped getting more timely results on election night. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Domestic violence causes shooting death
WARREN — On Nov. 4, a 29-year-old man was shot in Warren and later died after an alleged domestic dispWARREN — On Nov. 4, a 29-year-old man was shot in Warren and later died after an alleged domestic dispute with a 33-year-old woman with whom he had an “on and off” dating relationship.
The shooting was reported to the Warren Police Department at approximately 4:20 p.m., and officers were dispatched to a residence in the 24000 block of Bolam Street near 10 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway.
The 33-year-old woman at the residence reported to police that the man forced his way into the home and chased her. The man was shot one time in the chest area and fled the scene on foot. Police located him on a nearby street. The Warren Fire Department transported the man to the hospital where he later died from the wound. According to police, the woman admitted to shooting the man and reportedly said they dated on and off. Investigators confirmed an extensive history of domestic violence between the two. She was taken into custody without incident.
FISHER APPOINTED TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION
WARREN — The Warren City Council recently approved Jeremy Fisher’s appointment to the Election Commission with a vote of 5-2.
Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Dwyer and Councilman Gary Boike were the two dissenters. Both said Fisher’s appointment could be a conflict of interest because he currently works for the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
“I don’t believe there is a conflict of interest. They really didn’t explain what that they meant by a conflict of interest,” Fisher said. “I discussed it with my boss (Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido), and he did not see a conflict of interest.”
Fisher is an attorney in the Corporate Reimbursement Division, where child support orders are established. Serving on the Warren Election Commission is a volunteer duty. According to Fisher, as a member of the commission, he will oversee the elections, make decisions on hiring poll workers and monitor the elections, making sure they are fair and safe.
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“I am honored to have received the appointment,” Fisher said.” I look forward to serving Warren.”
Tom Turmel to speak at Warren Garden Club
WARREN — Tom Turmel, the landscaper of many of Warren homes and businesses and a longtime volunteer caretaker at Warren’s Historic Union Cemetery, will speak at the Warren Garden Club meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria of the Warren Community Center at 5460 Arden Ave. An entertaining speaker, Turmel will take questions as time permits. All are welcome at no charge. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Connie at (586) 574-0778.
THE COLORS OF FALL
The trees on the grounds of Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren popped in color in recent weeks as the leaves changed from green to golds and reds. The sun provided an ideal backdrop for the colorful trees this fall.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo provided by Don Quint
New Warren Woods scholarship helps graduates
ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING EVENT IS NO LAUGHING MATTER
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College is continuing its mission of educating students.
For starters, a new scholarship has been established for high school seniors enrolling at Macomb. Also, school officials recently held its annual Comedy and Cocktails event to benefit the college’s arts and cultural programming.
Warren Woods Class of 1973 Endowed Legacy Scholarship
When the Warren Woods High School Class of 1973 met for a 50-year reunion last year, the conversation turned to finding a way to leave a legacy while at the same time support future graduates of the Warren Woods Public Schools district.
The classmates put together their efforts to launch the Warren Woods Class of 1973 Endowed Legacy Scholarship, officially established March 14, 2024. While the college scholarship is targeting Warren Woods Tower High School graduates, anyone can apply. The award is for tuition, fees, books and other educational expenses at Macomb.
Don Quint, a Class of ’73 graduate, said the scholarship is anywhere between $600 and $1,000. The group would like
more people to know about the Endowed Legacy Scholarship. Members of the Class of 1973 donated the funds and also received private donations. Class of 2023 Warren Woods Tower High School graduate Samir Ahmed was the first recipient of the Warren Woods Class of 1973 Endowed Legacy Scholarship.
There used to be two high schools in the district: Warren Woods High and Tower High. In 1983, the schools merged to become Warren Woods Tower High School with its first-ever class in 1984.
There are several qualifications necessary to apply for the Warren Woods Class of 1973 Endowed Legacy Scholarship. Students must have a half-time enrollment of six credit hours or more each semester of award, must be pursuing a degree or certification in academics and/or workforce and continuing education, and must have a minimum GPA 2.5 or higher.
Applicants also must be a U.S. citizen and provide a 300-400 word essay that shows the applicant’s personality, values, accomplishments and why the scholarship is deserved. The applicant also is required to write a 400– to 500-word essay addressing goals, educational/career aspirations and plans, as well as what the award means. A
When the Warren Woods Class of 1973 had its 50-year reunion last year, members wanted to do something to leave a legacy and also support students, so they created the Warren Woods Class of 1973 Endowed Legacy Scholarship at Macomb Community College.
letter of recommendation from a Warren Woods teacher or counselor is mandatory.
To apply, visit macomb.edu and click on the menu icon. From there, click on “Cost and Save,” which will lead you to the scholarship page.
The joke’s on you
Macomb officials have again tickled their funny bones through the Macomb Community College Foundation’s annual Comedy and Cocktails night, which benefits the school’s arts and culture programming.
This year’s event, held Oct. 18 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center on the Center Campus in Clinton Township, raised $104,000 for the program and drew in 300 attendees. The first Comedy and Cocktails event drew laughs in 2014. It has been held annually ever since, minus 2020-21 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are thankful to our donors, their generosity and their outpouring of support,
which makes it possible for Macomb to continue to provide meaningful and enriching arts and cultural programs that educate and entertain audiences of all ages,” Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV said in a prepared statement.
According to a Macomb press release, Sawyer also announced the public phase of Transforming Tomorrows, the foundation’s $15 million comprehensive campaign to support four critical college priorities: student access and success; academic and workforce development; technology and innovation; and arts and culture. During the campaign’s silent phase, which began July 1, 2021, nearly $13.5 million has been raised through a combination of major gifts and smaller individual donations averaging approximately $500 each, the press release states.
Presented by First State Bank, Comedy and Cocktails included a cocktail reception, live music, a strolling gourmet dinner, and a raffle along with live and silent auctions. Guests then attended a performance by Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of Asking for Trouble, an unscripted improvisational
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comedy show, at the adjacent Macomb Center for Performing Arts.
The Macomb Community College Foundation was established in 1999. The nonprofit organization creates and maintains scholarships. Monetary contributions from private and corporate donors, and foundations, help fund the scholarships. The foundation also provides funding to individual programs, special projects and the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts and Lorenzo Cultural Center.
CITY OF WARREN NOTICE OF PUBLIC APPEAL HEARING
Notifcation is hereby being provided that the Hearing Offcer for the City of Warren has determined that a dangerous condition exists in violation of the Code of Ordinances and has ordered abatement of such condition on the described property. A formal notice has been posted on the property itself.
The property is described as:
Legal Description: 7584 Chalmers (13-33-280-011) – LOT 1017, PIPER’S VAN DYKE SUBDIVISION NO. 4, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4, Page 92 of Plats, Macomb County Records.
Condition: Vacant, dilapidated one story house (640 sq. ft.) with crawl space and wood shed with attached dilapidating animal shelter and debris.
In order to provide an appeal from the decision and order of the Hearing Offcer, the City Council has scheduled a public appeal hearing.
This hearing will be held as follows:
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Date: November 26, 2024
Place: Warren Community Center Auditorium Council Chambers 5460 Arden Warren, Michigan 48092
The City Council has the authority pursuant to the Code of Ordinances Section 9-171 thru 9-174 and 9-182 to approve/disapprove/modify the decision of the hearing offcer.
Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for participation in this meeting should contact the Warren City Council Offce at 586-258-2060 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to request assistance.
SONJA BUFFA
City Clerk
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Election
didate Dale J. Walker, who received 6,021 votes. Before redistricting, McKinney served in District 14. District 11 now represents parts of Warren and parts of Detroit.
Democratic state Rep. Mai Xiong won District 13 with 24,901 votes over Republican Ron Singer, who received 22,669 votes, and Working Class Party candidate Hashim Malik Bakari, who received 1,428 votes. The newly redistricted District 13 represents northeast Warren, the majority of Roseville and portions of St. Clair Shores.
“I am so excited. My team and I worked really hard this year,” Xiong said about being reelected. “It has been reaffirming to know the residents of the 13th have been able to see we have been working really hard and that we care about the community.”
She added, “I am going to continue to listen to the residents and meet them where they are. I look forward to hearing from them before I make any decision. That’s the most important thing to me.”
Xiong has introduced two new pieces of legislation and is hopeful they will be passed during the lame duck sessions. One bill aims to help improve maternal health with a scholarship of up to $3,000 for those who want to train to become doulas. The other bill would secure a tax credit for college students who are required to purchase books.
Democratic state Rep. Mike McFall won newly redistricted District 14 with 26,654 votes over Republican Barbara Barber, who received 18,481 votes. This district represents Center Line, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and parts of Warren. Before redis-
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place and replaced with the request to rent the machine. There was not enough time to put the rental option on the agenda. Therefore, council members could not vote on either option. Buffa was not present at the meeting but sent Deputy City Clerk Lisa Diolordi on her behalf, which is allowed by the city charter.
“I didn’t have a lot of support from a lot of people,” Buffa said. “I was dragged by some people unnecessarily.”
Buffa went to every precinct in Warren on Election Day.
“Everyone was excited, I could feel the energy. I had fun interacting with the staff, voters and the people at the polls, Buffa said.
tricting, McFall served in District 8.
In the race for Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Democrat Lisa Wojno won District 11 and Democrat Michael Howard prevailed in District 12. Wojno won in District 11 with 19,075 votes over Republican Gus Ghanam, who received 16,447 votes.
“I feel great, very honored and happy and excited that the constituents of District 11 have voted for me and put their trust in me to represent them at the county level,” Wojno said.
This is not Wojno’s first foray into politics but is her first time serving on the county level.
“I was elected in 2002 to the state House (of Representatives). I represented a portion of Warren and Center Line,” Wojno said. “I was elected in 2002, then reelected in 2004 and 2006, then was term-limited at the end of ’08 and been back in the private sector ever since.”
Wojno added, “I thought I could do a good job representing the county.”
Among her top priorities is to make sure Macomb County receives its fair share of state and federal funding and prioritizes the resources for senior citizens programs, the public health department, veteran services and mental health services.
Howard won election with 17,853 votes over Libertarian Fredrick Horndt, who received 5,113 votes. Current Macomb County Commissioner Michelle Nard, DDistrict 12, and former Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski were among the write-in candidates who received a cumulative total of 815 votes.
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“Warren has a lot of great people.”
Without the new machines, the voting process went smoothly and results were delivered in a timely manner, according to Buffa.
“She ran a great election and I expected her to,” Forlini said.
“Never underestimate Warren,” Buffa said.
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Gino D’Ambrosio, of Warren, will turn 100 years old Nov. 18. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
D’Ambrosio
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lings until he was 14.”
D’Ambrosio was adopted by Antonio “Tony” and Philomenia D’Ambrosio. He remembers how loving they were. Dad worked at Ford, mixed cement and made wine in the family’s basement.
D’Ambrosio eventually left the comforts of home when drafted into the U.S. Army in March 1943. According to family members, he became a staff sergeant in the 423rd Infantry Regiment of the 106th Infantry Division.
“I was pretty good in the Army,” the military veteran said.
D’Ambrosio shared his war stories with his family over the years. Something Gina always remembers was her dad’s faith.
“You were always praying, ‘Don’t let my mom take it too hard if I get killed,’” she reminded him.
Gina’s husband, Bob Kolinski, put together a book with photos that include insight into D’Ambrosio’s war years, him as quarterback on the Wayne University football team, and other highlights of his life. D’Ambrosio was present during the D-Day Invasion on June 6, 1944, that occupied the beaches of Normandy, France.
“He was a disruptor that flew in behind enemy lines on gliders,” Kolinski said.
As the war raged on, the brave soldier was captured by the German Army just before Christmas Day 1944 during the Battle
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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of the Bulge in southern Belgium.
“I woke up and there was a German with a gun,” D’Ambrosio said.
Because it was December, the weather played a factor.
“It was so damn cold,” he recalled.
He suffered a wound in his foot, too, when hit by shrapnel and was cared for in a hospital, Kolinski said, before he was taken by train to a prison camp in Prüm, Germany. He spent five months as a POW.
“He was in at least three prison camps that we know of,” Kolinski said.
“The prison camp was the worst,” D’Ambrosio said. “They had no food. I got one shot of water with a bath. There was nothing to do. As the time goes by, it gets tough.”
One saving grace were the guards, who actually “were nice,” the war veteran said.
Something he managed to do was help gather food for other captured soldiers.
“He befriended one of the German guards,” Kolinski said. “He was able to mix in with some POWs from Italy. He would put on an Italian uniform, go to work detail
and bring back food for his comrades.”
‘His positive attitude is so inspiring to everyone.’
As the war continued, hope emerged. As new prisoners were captured, they would
talk with D’Ambrosio and the other POWs who let them know that the U.S. soldiers were moving into Germany and soon the war would end. Toward the end of the war, body lice was an issue.
“Oh, my God. When they freed us, it was terrible,” D’Ambrosio recalled. “They took all our clothes, sprayed us and we put on our Army clothes. I became a new man again.”
When his POW camp was liberated, D’Ambrosio was transported to France. From there, he boarded one of the first ships that returned the GIs home to U.S. soil. Even though the sea can be rough, D’Ambrosio said sailing home was “a smooth ride.” When the troops arrived in the New York City harbor, the first thing they noticed were the bright lights that greeted them.
“All the lights and cars and people waving at us was beautiful to see,” the veteran said. “The lights were so nice and bright.”
It was a stark contrast from their time in Europe, which was always dark at night to keep enemy fire at bay. Instead of coming straight home to Detroit, D’Ambrosio took the long way, first arriving in Chicago, then relocating to Texas before finally returning to Detroit.
“Detroit was so quiet,” D’Ambrosio re-
membered.
“His parents didn’t know if he was alive,” Kolinski said. “They didn’t have any idea.”
At home, Kolinski said D’Ambrosio’s dad played the song “God Bless America” on the Victrola repeatedly to welcome his son home. D’Ambrosio, who was awarded two Purple Heart medals and two Bronze Star Medals, adjusted to civilian life. He became a teacher, coach and married his wife Patricia on Oct. 5, 1957. As a coach, he is a member of the Catholic High School League Hall of Fame and is also in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.
D’Ambrosio also spent many years working for Little Caesars Pizza founder Mike Ilitch. He said working at the Fox Theatre “was the best job of all. I met all the stars.” The D’Ambrosios had three children: Gina, John, and Michael, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Patricia died in 2003.
Gina believes her dad’s great outlook on life contributed to his longevity.
“He’s always said what a great life he has had. He has no complaints,” she said. “His positive attitude is so inspiring to everyone.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Photo provided by Bob Kolinski
While in uniform, Gino D’Ambrosio, left, takes a moment with his dad Antonio “Tony” D’Ambrosio.
Funding
this investment, we can keep delivering the quality education our community expects, and our students deserve. I feel fantastic of the bond passing. We are so grateful for the community’s support of the school district. We’ve got things that went several years past their useful life,” Superintendent Piper Bognar said.
“Our students and staff need a safe place to be every day. That’s first and foremost. This (bond) will help provide that. The educational environment will be kept up and be sustained without having to dip into our general fund,” Bognar said.
School officials worked with SiteLogIQ to create a facilities management plan, which led to the bond proposal. SiteLogIQ staff members rated the buildings in the district on a scale from 1 to 5. Bognar said that anything that was a 3, 4 or 5 needed to be attended to in the bond.
Now that the bond has passed, SiteLogIQ will manage the construction projects. School officials plan to begin construction work in the summer of 2025 through funding the district will receive from spring and summer 2025 taxes.
The district’s last bond issue passed in 2008 for $62.6 million, which provided funding for school building safety and security upgrades, technology enhancements and building updates throughout the district. With that bond, taxpayers paid 8 mills on it. Since the 2024 bond proposal passed, the tax rate will decrease a bit with district residents paying 7 mills. That is why school officials called the 2024 bond a zero-mill increase for the taxpayers.
District officials will continue to keep the community informed on the progress of current and future facility projects. School officials have outlined the bond projects on the district’s website at vdps.net. Some of the projects include new roofs for Lincoln Middle School and the Kennedy Early Childhood Center; sections of roofing replacements at Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln High School; upgraded learning space furniture at all the school buildings; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning updates. In addition, the pool area at
Lincoln High School will be renovated into a multipurpose space.
Warren Con operating millage
At the polls last Tuesday, Warren Consolidated Schools voters approved the district’s operating millage replacement, which will keep the rate steady for the next 10 years. According to the county, 25,084 people voted in favor of the ballot proposal while 22,900 voted “no” on it.
According to school officials, the operating millage replacement is not a tax increase for community homeowners on their principal residence. The operating millage allows the district to levy the statutory limit of 18 mills on non-homestead property, which is primarily industrial and commercial properties, residential rental properties and second homes.
The operating millage rate replacement contributes directly to the district’s operating budget and assists in maintaining educational programs for students. Now that it has been approved, the operating millage replacement would replace, restore and extend the authority of the school district, which expires with the 2027 tax levy, to levy up to 18 mills for general school district operating purposes on taxable property in the school district.
“I’m really happy that it passed. It’s another example of the community support we have here,” Superintendent John Bernia said. “The community values and supports the schools, and that feels pretty good.”
According to the ballot language provided by the county, the operating millage will provide estimated revenues to the district of $857,642 during the 2024 calendar year, to be used for general operating purposes. The tax will be collected in one lump sum.
The taxes are collected by local municipalities and then distributed to the school district. The money is then placed in the general fund, which is used for salaries, learning supplies, staffing, utilities and extracurricular activities.
The millage affects only the district’s general fund. It is not related to the $150 million capital improvement bond that passed in 2022.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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CERT explains its work to the Warren City Council
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
WARREN — The Warren Community Response Emergency Team gave a presentation at the City Council’s committee of the whole meeting Oct. 15 to share what they do and how it helps the community.
According to Councilwoman Melody Magee, the meeting gave the CERT team an opportunity to have a one-onone conversation with the council members. It also allowed the council and the residents to ask more detailed questions, as opposed to having a presentation at a regular City Council meeting.
CERT’s mission is to help train people to be prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. In emergencies, CERT members are trained to give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize volunteers at disaster sites. Members of the CERT team can help with nonemergency safety projects in the community.
CERT Director Michael Riley said, “Warren CERT will be a well-organized, well-trained and well-managed volunteer group providing highly effective critical activities. The safety of everyone is our number one priority.”
The training of CERT members includes disaster preparedness from earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Warren CERT Director Michael Riley, middle in black, and the CERT team at a training session.
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Lawsuit
lights endangered the public and the plaintiff, according to the complaint.
Typically, the Warren Police Department does not comment publicly on pending litigation, according to Lt. John Gajewski, the department’s public information officer.
“In this particular case, the narrative being told is so blatantly incorrect, we feel that it is necessary to respond with a video of facts that could have easily been obtained by FOIA by anybody who requested it,” he said.
It started with a traffic stop because no plates were seen on the 2023 Dodge Charger the suspect, the man police were chasing, was driving.
According to the video, the Dodge Charger was pulled over, then sped off from police, which resulted in a high-speed chase.
“We did have a vehicle pursuit. It lasted approximately 10 minutes,” Gajewski said.
The patrol car could be seen racing through Warren residential neighborhoods. The pursuit ended at Eight Mile and Mound roads.
“The media reported that Miss Turner was injured when involved in a motor vehicle accident due to negligent actions by Warren police vehicles. This is quite simply not true,” Gajewski said.
He said the driver of the vehicle being chased was responsible for the crash.
“(The lawsuit) claims that our officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit of a suspect vehicle without lights or sirens activated. This is also clearly false,” Gajewski added.
In the video, a siren was heard but from the angle of the camera flashing lights could
not be seen on either the primary or secondary patrol cars that were in pursuit. According to the video, there was a third police vehicle that appeared to be in front of the secondary patrol car with its flashing lights activated. That police car appeared to be stopped at the time of the accident, according to the video.
The Warren Police Department contends the lawsuit was filed solely to gain media attention. Police said the lawsuit used “inflammatory buzzwords” and is “solely focused on profit.”
“The city attorneys have assured us that the law in Michigan provides a basis for immediate dismissal of Miss Turner’s lawsuit because there was never any contact with her vehicle and a city-owned vehicle,” Gajewski said. “In addition, lights and sirens were clearly audible and visible.”
At the accident site, the Warren police were seen in the video extinguishing the fire and pulling Turner out of her vehicle.
The driver in the suspect vehicle was arrested at the scene. According to police, he later pleaded guilty to fleeing and eluding charges in the second degree, a 10-year felony.
This lawsuit comes in the wake of two $100 million lawsuits against the Warren Police Department for operating police vehicles at high speeds without lights or sirens.
On Sept. 30, a Warren police SUV was traveling at speeds estimated to be more than 100 mph, when it crashed into the Dodge Durango DeJuan Pettis, 33, of Detroit, was driving. Pettis and his best friend, Cedric Hayden Jr., 34, of Warren, a passenger in the vehicle, were both killed.
The estate of Pettis filed a $100 million lawsuit Oct. 29 against the city of Warren, the Warren Police Department and officers
“John Doe 1” and “John Doe 2.” This follows the $100 million lawsuit filed by the estate of Hayden Oct. 4 against the same defendants.
Policies regarding high-speed pursuits are continually being reviewed, according to Gajewski. Pursuits are reviewed by shift supervisors and then by administration. Alternatives to capturing suspects who flee are constantly being considered, he said.
So far in 2024, the Warren Police Department has had approximately 250 pursuits, according to Gajewski, which has decreased about 20%.
“To boast that you have already had more than 250 high-speed pursuits is negligence in itself,” said Gantt, who is a member of Turner’s legal team. “Warren has a history of high-speed pursuits. They love it. They are rogue right now because they don’t have a chief (commissioner) in place.”
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“Many foot problems in people with diabetes occur when injuries and infections go unnoticed and untreated. Healing can be delayed due to decreased feeling in the feet (neuropathy) and poor circulation. I will evaluate your feet regularly to detect any changes early, before they become a problem. Call me for an appointment and I will work with you to keep your feet healthy.”
Photo provided by Oliver Gantt Brittiny Turner has endured multiple surgeries. She has many scars, lacerations and bruises that remain today.
Photo by Gena Johnson
Warren Police Lt. Jonathan Pickett, left, and Lt. John Gajewski, right, are at the press conference about the $60 million lawsuit.
CERT
“Above and beyond that we have a special relationship with our agencies where we do a lot of work with police and fire (departments),” Riley said.
Most of the work done by Warren CERT is redirecting traffic at a crash scene, traffic and crowd control for large events, and protecting citizens from downed wires after a storm.
“The (CERT) team is out today (Nov. 1), apparently one of the presidential candidates is coming today to Warren and they’re doing traffic today, but I wasn’t available,” said Jerry Burden, a CERT team member.
“Trump was at Macomb Community College a couple of weeks ago and we were there directing traffic and blocking streets and so forth,” Burden added. “We spent about four or five hours there.”
Burden, 89, has been a member of Warren CERT for five years and is among the group’s older members. In addition to CERT, he is involved in other groups, boards and commissions.
“I’ve been a volunteer all my life. I’ve always heard the saying, ‘If you want to get
something done, get somebody that’s busy,”’ he said.
CERT sends out notification to its team members and those who are available go out on the assignment. According to Burden, CERT relieves the police and fire personnel from some of their duties so the departments can take care of more pressing tasks.
“After a bad storm, say you have four fire trucks guarding wires,” Burden said. “Well, that’s four fire trucks that are not available for any other service,” Burden said. “As soon as the CERT team comes in and takes over, then that fire equipment can go back in service and be available for other calls and help the citizens with other things.”
The Warren Fire Department had 1,764 total calls in September. Among those were 1,174 medical emergencies, 59 motor vehicle accidents, 391 suppressions or fires, and 140 calls for public assistance, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Councilwoman Melody Magee was a member of Warren CERT from 2017-2018.
“They say once you are a member of the CERT’s team, you are always a member,” Magee said.
“The CERT’s training videos are outstanding and should be made available for all Warren residents,” she added.
These videos included emergency response, amateur radio emergency services, and active shooter response training, which took place at the Insight Surgical Center in Warren.
“It was as if an active shooter, who was going to shoot up the place, had just walked in. We dressed up as the victims. The hospital acted the way they should. The Warren Fire Department was involved to make sure they did what they needed to do in an active shooter situation,” Magee said.
Some of the strategies they learned were to play dead if the active shooter was still there. Or, if the shooter is gone or no longer a threat, “Call out, I’ve been shot,” Magee said, so those injured could receive proper medical attention.
Warren CERT has about 40 listed members, of which 20 to 28 are active, according to Riley.
“We need more members and a permanent home,” Riley said, in response to Warren City Council President Angela Rogensues’ inquiry about what is on the director’s wish list for the group.
“CERT does need younger members because several of our members are getting old and I’m not the only one,” Burden added.
CERT is currently storing its vehicles
at the city’s Department of Public Works’ garage where the Detroit Arsenal of Democracy Museum formerly stored its vintage military vehicles.
Kristina Lodovisi, Warren Mayor Lori Stone’s chief of staff, said, “We’re working on it (finding a home for CERT).”
She explained the front portion of this building doesn’t have heat due to boiler issues, so it cannot be used as an office for the organization.
Each year, CERT logs thousands of hours in the community. In 2023, CERT completed more than 4,860 hours of work, which included traffic accident scenes, large events, power outages, freeway closures, gas leaks, graduations, parades, light search and rescue operations, and a host of other events. As of Oct. 15, the group completed more than 3,821 hours this year.
“I am a bragger on the CERT team,” Magee said. “They are amazing.”
CERT members are required to be 18 or older. Those interested in learning more or joining CERT should contact Michael Riley at (586) 943-6110 or mriley@warrencert.org. Find the group on Facebook at facebook.com/wrncert.
Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.
TOP LEFT: Warren De La Salle Collegiate celebrates its Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 state championship win Nov. 2 at Grand Ledge High School, defeating Forest Hills Northern 4-1. Warren De La Salle last won a state title in 2005 in a 1-0 win over Birmingham Brother Rice.
TOP RIGHT: Warren De La Salle sophomore Andrew Corder controls the ball during. The sophomore sensation will be an anchor for the Pilots for two more seasons, and he made his presence felt in this game with a goal and an assist.
RIGHT: Warren De La Salle senior Joshua Ross fights for possession against a Forest Hills Northern player. Ross led the way with two goals and two assists while senior JJ Jurczyk and sophomore Andrew Corder each chipped in a goal.
Photos provided by Adam Sheehan/Hockey Weekly Action Photos
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
22A/ WARREN WEEKLY • NOVEMBER 13, 2024
NOV. 13
Family Safety Night: Demonstrations and tips from police and fire departments, CPR and smoke detector program signups, health screenings, food trucks and more, 5-7 p.m., Owen Jax Recreation Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, cityofwarren.org/events
NOV. 14
Warren Fall Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free health screenings, prizes, giveaways and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., seniorexpousa.com
NOV. 15
Veterans Day – Brass & Breakfast: Food, drinks and “honoring heroes with harmony,” for Warren residents, 10:30 a.m., Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, RSVP to (586) 574-4520 or mayor@cityofwarren.org
NOV. 16
Holiday-themed scholarship fundraiser: Families can take selfies with Santa and sip on hot cocoa, noon-4 p.m., adults can hear stories of past Christmases and holiday traditions, sing carols, and snap photos with Old St. Nick, 7-9 p.m., Ed’s EMS Classic Car Care, 11530 Timken in Warren, money assists Macomb Community College students pursuing careers in skilled trades, RSVP by texting Santa Joe at (586) 293-9081
Chic and Unique Vintage Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (734) 250-2328, chicanduniquemi.com
NOV. 22-24
Michigan State Numismatic Society Fall Convention & Coin Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22-23 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 24, Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (734) 453-0504, michigancoinclub.org
NOV. 23
CBA Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: Also 50-50, cookie walk, and pierogi, pies and greenery for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., De La Salle Collegiate High School, 14600 Common Road in Warren, delasallehs.com/events/ craft-show
NOV. 24
Warren Symphony Orchestra: Hear music composed by Beethoven, Brahms and Strauss, 3-5 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, www. warrensymphonyorchestra.com
NOV. 26-27
Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained
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counselor by appointment, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, also 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Owen Jax Community Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (800) 803-7174
NOV. 30
Christmas Craft and Vendor Show: Also food and drinks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., plus visit with Santa, noon-2 p.m., Macomb Elks Lodge, 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren, (586) 771-8550, cityofwarren.org/events
DEC. 7
Tree lighting: Featuring holiday light parade, 5-8 p.m., Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 574-4500
DEC. 8
Holiday concert: Performance by Warren Concert Band, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrenconcertband.com
ONGOING
Warren Tri-County Fine Arts: Meets every first Tuesday of month until June, 5:30 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrenfinearts.net, facebook. net/WTCFA
Historical Society of Center Line: Meets 10 a.m.-noon most first Fridays of month, Center Line
Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.events.mylibrary.digital
La Leche League of Warren: Meetings for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, Warren Public Library - Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, lllofwarren.weebly.com
Storytime: For ages 5 and younger, meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. Thursdays, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, www. centerline.events.mylibrary.digital
Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920
Widowed Friends events: Book clubmeets 10:30 a.m. every second Friday of month, National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, books announced at previous meetings, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471
• Brunch and short discussion about faith, 10:30 a.m. every fourth Thursday of month, National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, RSVP to David at (586) 484-3148
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STERLING HEIGHTS NAMED NO. 1 U.S. CITY FOR KEEPING SKIN YOUTHFUL
STERLING HEIGHTS — The online beauty shop LOOKFANTASTIC recently revealed a study that says Sterling Heights is the No. 1 U.S. city for slowing down skin aging. Sterling Heights’ overall rating was 81.15 out of 100, just 0.1 ahead of second-place Anchorage, Alaska.
“Sterling Heights has an extremely high quiet area score, which means residents can get lots of beauty sleep, helping to slow down signs of aging,” LOOKFANTASTIC said in a press release.
“The city has 1901 sunlight hours and a low average UV index of 2.92 throughout the year, which means residents can enjoy the sun without the harsh effects of UV radiation.”
Ann Arbor also made the study’s top 10 list, at ninth place. Learn more about the study by visiting lookfantastic.com/c/health-beauty/face/best-cities-to-keepskin-youthful.
Museum remembers
U.S. Navy pilot on 100th birthday
FERNDALE — On his 100th birthday, the Ferndale Historical Museum remembered the life of Ferndale resident Judson Neff Berger, a U.S. Navy pilot who died in an airplane crash.
Berger, born Oct. 14, 1924, grew up in Ferndale, having lived on West Oakridge Street, and graduated from Ferndale Schools. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943.
On March 17, 1946, Berger and four other pilots were at Naval Air Station Grosse Ile to sign out three aircraft, SNJ5 advanced trainers. That afternoon, Berger’s aircraft spun out of control and crashed in what is known today as Geary Park, then known as Catalpa Park.
According to the Historical Museum, the aircraft was traveling at an estimated speed of 100 miles per hour when it tore through power lines, bounced 150 feet and came to rest behind a home at 2024 Central Avenue, which has since been demolished. Berger, a passenger in the plane, died along with the pilot, Orlo Frederick Hall. It was declared that “neither the pilot or passenger died as a result of misconduct and in fact died in the line of duty,” the museum stated. After the story of the crash received new attention in
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