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WARREN — Lori Stone, a career educator who left the classroom for a seat in the state Legislature, made history on Nov. 7 as the first woman to be elected mayor of Warren.

According to the unofficial election results shared by Macomb County elections officials, Stone received 11,876 votes (53.1%) and defeated George

Dimas (10,488 votes, 46.9%), a former longtime city councilman and Warren’s current human resources director under outgoing Mayor Jim Fouts.

When she officially takes the oath of office, Stone will become Warren’s ninth mayor and the first woman to hold the office in the city’s history,

which goes back to 1957.

“This was the result of months and months and months of planning, preparation and work in the community,” Stone said.

“I am thrilled and humbled and overall honored, not to mention exhausted and exhilarated,” she said.

Stone was with supporters when the election returns came in.

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NEW CITY COUNCIL INCLUDES MIX OF INCUMBENTS, NEWCOMERS

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WARREN — On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a ceremonial swearing-in was held for the newly-elected Warren public officials at City Hall.

On Nov. 7, Warren voters elected the city’s mayor, clerk, treasurer and members of the City

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Turning Point strives to empower survivors of See TURNING pagethat 18Athis The tenor of the ceremonial eventonwas is a new day in city government where unity and working together to move Warren forward is the goal. at the 2021 event with Stepping Out Turning Point President and CEO Sharman Davenport stands team of leaders before you today repwith theprovided Starsbyemcee Evrod Cassimy,“This of WDIV-TV. Photo James Coulson resents the dawn of a new era,” said Councilman Photo courtesy of Turning Point On Nov. 11, Judge Steven Bieda of the 37th District Court administered a ceremonial oath of office for those elected, but the official swearing-in ceremony and transfer of power was scheduled to be held in the City Clerk’s office on Nov. 20, after the Warren Weekly went to press.

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Whether it’s painful memories of the sounds of war or battle scars that never healed, veterans share a common bond.

Approximately 100 of those veterans gathered Nov. 9 at Andiamo Warren for the annual “I Thank You” Veterans Day luncheon, hosted by 94.7 WCSX-FM disc jockeys Big Jim O’Brien and Ryan Logan of the “Big Jim’s House” morning show, which airs from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

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WARREN — A former Warren police officer accused of depriving a prisoner of his constitutional rights by using excessive force inside the jail and filing a false report has been named in a federal indictment.

Matthew Rodriguez, 48, was arraigned on Nov. 6 following an indictment earlier this month by a grand jury convened in the United States District Court for Eastern District of Michigan.

Rodriguez was charged previously in federal court with violating a prisoner’s civil rights under the color of law. He now faces two counts in the indictment: deprivation of rights under color of law, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison, and falsification of records, which carries a maximum penalty of up to 20 years.

According to the complaint, while Rodriguez was working as a Warren police officer, he allegedly deprived a prisoner of “the right to be free from unreasonable seizures,” which includes the right to be free from the unreasonable use of force by a law enforcement officer. According to the court, Rodriguez, without legal justification, repeatedly punched and struck the 19-year-old prisoner in the head and face, resulting in bodily injury.

In count two, according to the complaint, Rodriguez knowingly falsified a record and document with the intent to impede, obstruct and influence the investigation while working with the FBI.

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“Specifically, Matthew Rodriguez wrote a narrative report as part of a Warren Police Department ‘Blue Team’ use-of-force report regarding his use of force against (the prisoner) that he knew to be false, in that it represented that Matthew Rodriguez has (had) struck (the prisoner) only one time in the head, when in fact, as Matthew Rodriguez then knew, he had struck (the prisoner) multiple times, and had thrust (the prisoner’s) head and face into a solid wall and into a solid floor,” according to the complaint.

Rodriguez was working in the booking room of the Warren Police Department during the early morning hours of June 13 when he was processing the prisoner, who was arrested earlier. According to police surveillance video, Rodriguez appeared to have struck the prisoner in the face, pushed him into a wall, slammed his head against the floor and pulled him by his hair to lift him off the floor, before throwing him into a jail cell. The prisoner can be seen in the video with his hands to his side, apparently speaking to Rodriguez, who appears to be shown turning away from him before turning back and striking him.

“The protection of individuals’ Constitutional rights, even the accused, is one of the highest priorities of the Department of Justice and my office. The conduct that is al-

leged here, a blatant and shocking violation of the victim’s rights, and then an effort by the former officer to lie about that, cannot be ignored or go unchecked,” U.S. Attorney Dawn Ison said in a statement.

“Mr. Rodriguez violated his oath to serve, and his alleged conduct was a betrayal of the trust placed upon him by the citizens of Warren, his fellow officers, and all police officers who perform their duties with honor and professionalism every day,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI in Michigan. “We remain grateful for collaborating with the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office and the Warren Police Department. The FBI is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all people, including those in police custody, and ensuring the people of Michigan can have confidence in the integrity of law enforcement.”

The case has been assigned to United States District Judge Jonathan J.C. Grey.

A not guilty plea was entered on Rodriguez’s behalf.

Rodriguez is currently out of custody on a $10,000 unsecured bond.

Efforts were made to contact Rodriguez’s attorneys of record, Elias Muawad and Steven Fishman. Neither were available for comment at press time.

A pretrial conference is scheduled for March 13, 2024.

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“I had the honor of being with family and friends who have supported me through this endeavor. Just overwhelmed. That we’ve accomplished what we set out for in asking for the support of the community,” Stone said. “I was thrilled to be able to share it with the people that I’ve worked hardest on this campaign with.”

As mayor, Stone will have approximately 40 appointments to fill. She can bring in her own people or use some or all from the previous administration.

“We are going to look at what the positions are. How they have been utilized in the past, and make sure that we have the best people representing the interests of Warren residents,” Stone said. “I don’t have a predetermined roster filled yet. That is very much part of the process.”

Stone described what she wants for her administration and this transition period.

“Going into this transition it’s about listen, learn, lead,” Stone said.

“And that comes with listening to employees and departments,” she added. “That looks like listening to residents, learning about what the needs are, what we can do

better, starting to plan those projects and priorities.”

“Make sure to take the time to listen to council members, what their concerns are, what their priorities are, so I can find ways that we can collaborate and work together, and it starts with listening at the heart of planning what comes next,” Stone said.

Reached for comment after the election, Dimas wished Stone well.

“I’d like to wish her (Lori Stone) the very best in her new position as mayor of the third largest city,” Dimas said. “I wish her success in the opportunity to represent the people of Warren, (to) build a better community, to provide good services, good parks and recreation opportunities for its residents.”

Dimas served 32 years on the Warren City Council and worked in various administrations.

“I have enjoyed working for the city in various capacities over the years for our residents in Warren,” Dimas said. “I would like to thank them for the support they have given me over the years as an elected official.”

Dimas has no plans for retirement and said it is too early to pinpoint exactly what he is going to do when the new administration comes in.

“I am certainly confident that I will find something that will keep me in mainstream

America, working at one capacity or another.

I enjoy being busy. I enjoy having a balance in life between work and time off,” Dimas said.

Woman leading at City Hall

Women are now at the helm of Warren city government, holding all three elected administrative posts after the Nov. 7 election.

Stone will begin a four-year term as mayor. Incumbent City Clerk Sonja Buffa was elected to her second four-year term of office, and incumbent City Treasurer Lorie Barnwell will begin her third four-year term.

“All three women have shown they are committed to public service, committed to making the city a better place to live in,” said Christina Hines, president of the Women of Warren, a nonprofit created, according to Hines, to empower and advance the interests of women through education, support, building community, promoting understanding and inclusion, and celebrating each woman’s unique gifts.

“It shows the rest of the state that Warren is going to be moving forward. It’s a place where everybody, especially women, can be safe and live fulfilling lives and give back to the community,” Hines said.

Buffa received 11,885 votes (53.8%) to defeat challenger Mai Xiong (10,197 votes,

46.2%), who currently serves on the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and represents residents of the board’s District 11.

Barnwell ran unopposed this year.

“First, I want to say thank you so much to the Warren residents for giving me this honor to be their treasurer for another term,” said Barnwell. “We have laid very strong foundations for our technology these first two terms; I want to make it even stronger.”

“We plan to add more departments to our payment portal, adding more ways for residents to be engaged online with the city of Warren,” Barnwell said. “Water, tax, and some building (fees) can be paid online. We want to see other departments on there so residents can conveniently go to one place to take care of all their city business.”

Barnwell added, “What I would like to do is have part of the city website specifically called ‘financial transparency.’ That is where our city budgets can be listed. Residents can get a greater breakdown of the fund balance and what our financial goals are. Now a lot of those things are available but you kind of have to dig for them. I want residents to be able to go to one location and be able to see in a user-friendly way all of the financial disclosures and also things we are looking to do in the future.”

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‘TIS THE SEASON GOBBLING TO THE MUSIC

METRO DETROIT — This week, several high school marching bands will entertain for the holidays. At press time, members of the Center Line High School band were tuning their instruments to march in the Mount Clemens Santa Parade on Nov. 18.

The Warren Mott Marauder Music Machine will perform Nov. 23 in America’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, which will be broadcast on WDIV Channel 4 from 9 a.m. until noon.

The Fitzgerald High School marching band will participate in the Grosse Pointe Santa Claus Parade on Nov. 24. It begins at 10 a.m. The parade Route begins at Kercheval Avenue starting at Lewiston Road in Grosse Pointe Farms and runs to Cadieux Road in Grosse Pointe Park.

WARREN TEACHERS RECEIVE MSGCU GRANTS

WARREN/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently announced its 2023 Classroom Cash Grants recipients, which included teachers from Warren.

Lincoln High School teacher Abigail Johnson, from the Van Dyke Public Schools district, and Cromie Elementary School educator Ashley Zachwieja, from Warren Consolidated Schools, were among the recipients.

Each teacher received a grant worth up to $750 to help implement innovative learning experiences designed to promote students’ exploration, independent thinking and problem solving. Teachers submitted project ideas in math, science, literacy, social and emotional learning, and physical education.

Classroom Cash Grants winners were determined based on total votes cast by students, parents, colleagues, family members and friends during an 11-day public online voting campaign.

MSGCU awarded more than $45,000 to 64 educators from 54 schools across the metro Detroit area. The Classroom Cash Grants initiative has funded nearly 1,200 projects since it was launched 18 years ago.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Several local theater groups — including members of the Warren Civic Theatre — are sharing their talents this Christmas season to spread holiday cheer.

More than 40 local actors of all ages will sing and dance in “Cabaret for the Claus” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Marian High School, 7225 Lahser Road. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The musical show will feature several songs, including “Last Christmas” by Wham!, “Christmas Tree Farm,” by Taylor Swift, “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from “Frozen,” and “What Christmas Means to Me,” by Stevie Wonder. The evening also will include visits with Santa, cookies, a hot cocoa bar, a S’Elfie’ photo station and a craft station.

Admission is just one new, unwrapped toy per person, or $15 per person, although toys are preferred. The items will be donated to The Bottomless Toy Chest, a Troy-based organization that provides toys and comfort to children battling cancer in local hospitals.

The event is sponsored in part by Bev’s Angels, the Marian International Thespian Society, Marian National Honor Society, Barton Malow, and the Warren Civic Theatre. For more information, visit bottomlesstoychest.org.

Emergency services simulate mass casualty event MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb County EMS Medical Control Authority conducted a full-scale simulation of a mass casualty event at Kensington Church in Clinton Township on the morning of Nov. 8. Over 200 participants from EMS and fire agencies, law enforcement, dispatch, emergency management and the Region 2 North Healthcare Coalition hospitals took part in the simulation to test and develop response strategies to mass casualty events.

“The safety and well-being of our community are top priorities,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel in a press release. “Collaborative exercises like these play a crucial role in ensuring our emergency response teams are well prepared and equipped to handle any unforeseen challenges they may face.”

According to Macomb County officials, responding to events like mass shootings require a certain degree of planning and coordination between public safety and emergency

First responders gathered at Kensington Church in Clinton Township as part of a mass casualty event simulation on Nov. 8.

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management agencies. Events happen quickly — the November 2021 Oxford High School shooting took place over four minutes — requiring response efforts to be quick as well.

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School board approves settlement against e-cigarettes maker WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — Earlier this month, the Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education approved a settlement offer for government entity claims against Altria Group, the maker of JUUL e-cigarettes.

The motion was approved 7-0 at the Nov. 1 school board meeting, and the district is expected to receive a settlement amount of $101,494. District officials plan to use the settlement money to fund anti-vaping programs, training, workshops and seminars in the district.

“We are pleased with the settlement and anxious to bring anti-vaping programs to our students and community,” district Superintendent Robert Livernois said in a prepared statement. “Our highest priority has always been student safety and well-being.

JUUL, to the detriment of our students, has been marketing directly to teens to get them addicted to their product. Like many school districts, we have seen first-hand the devastating effects of vaping on our children and enough is enough.”

According to school officials, the law allows school districts to hold companies responsible for the damage they cause to society through its products. Last year, WCS joined with several districts across the country to sue the e-cigarette maker JUUL. According to Livernois, the settlement accepted is with Altria, which was once part of JUUL. The company has since separated from JUUL and settled their portion of the suit.

David Sutton, a media relations representative for Altria, commented on the settlement via email.

“We believe resolving this case is in the best interest of Altria and our shareholders and have agreed to settle it to avoid the costs and uncertainty of further litigation,” he said. “We no longer maintain an economic interest in JUUL and believe that the claims asserted against us in this and other JUULrelated litigation are without merit.”

Wagstaff & Cartmell, a Kansas Citybased law firm, fought against JUUL — along with a coalition of four other law firms — by applying the same public nuisance law used to combat opioid manufacturers, the press release states.

Headquartered in San Francisco, JUUL sells various vaping products. According to the company’s website, juul.com, a JUULpod is the cartridge that clicks into the top of the JUUL device and contains a proprietary nicotine salt-based e-liquid formula.

The goal was “to develop a vaping experience comparable to a cigarette, that would provide a satisfying experience and flavor.”

The website states the JUULpod flavors are Virginia tobacco and menthol.

“WCS still has a forthcoming settlement from JUUL, which has not yet been announced.

“The JUUL lawsuit has been settled but we cannot yet release the details per the terms of it,” Livernois said via email. “A key aspect of our decision to join the lawsuit was this intentional marketing toward children.”

Attempts to reach a few of the law firms that represent JUUL for comment were unsuccessful.

Livernois added student use of vape “has steadily increased” since the legalization of marijuana in Michigan.

In an effort to educate students and parents about vaping, school officials held a teen vaping awareness and social media consequence workshop last spring inside the Sterling Heights High School Performing Arts Center. The district’s high school police resource officers, several school counselors and Natalie Waske, of CARE of Southeastern Michigan, discussed the dangers of tobacco, vaping and social media pranks.

“With vape and marijuana now legal in Michigan for adults aged 21 or older, it has become normalized in our society, which has had a tremendous impact on children’s perception and use of it. If their parents and other adults are using, it must be okay for them to do it,” Livernois said. “As such, we have seen an increase in student vaping, especially given the concealability of it.”

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With tunes from the Cousino High School Marching Band, a visit from the Parade Company Big Heads, fireworks and a welcome from Gardner White President Rachel Stewart, the store was officially lit for Christmas. Even Santa Claus made the scene.

For the next several weeks, holiday shoppers can see the lights sparkle from 14 Mile Road. They also can vote to pick their favorite tree in Twinkle Town’s Parade of Trees. The Parade of Trees features 14 holiday trees decorated by local celebrities and influencers to benefit Detroit-based charities.

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Jonathan Lafferty, representing City Council District 2. “We share a collective vision for the future, one that dictates that we must cast aside the rancor and hateful rhetoric that has plagued our city for decades and further compels us to leave behind with reckless abandon those who perpetuate that vicious cycle. Let it be known today, from this moment forward, the sun has set on that brand of politics in our city.”

City Council election results on Nov. 7

Newcomer Dave Dwyer and incumbent City Councilwoman Angela Rogensues were elected to the city’s two at-large City Council seats.

Dwyer, the son of Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer, was the top votegetter with 10,424 votes (27.3%). Rogensues received 10,353 votes (27.1%). Donna Kaczor Caumartin, a former councilwoman, received 8,768 votes (23.0%) and Marie C. Adkins received 8,599 votes (22.5%).

“I think we should be starting with a clean slate. We (have) got to forget about what’s been going on the past four years and work together,” said Dwyer. “Residents are

frustrated. When I’m going door to door, they’re just shaking their head about the way the last four years went down. The bickering between the mayor and the council and the litigation and the expense to us, the taxpayers.”

According to Dwyer, among his top priorities are updating the parks, studying the Town Center development to ensure it would come at no expense to taxpayers, and smart grid technology for timely restoration of power after an outage.

Rogensues said she learned a lot by serving on the City Council from 2019 to 2023 and that she would now like to implement that in this term.

“Locally, you can (have an) impact on some important issues. Manufactured housing, mobile home legislation has been an issue in the city. It has not allowed local government to hold owners or landlords of manufactured housing accountable,” said Rogensues.

“Learning that there was limited opportunity for me at the local level to really shift things, I started working with our state delegation and a national organization focused on manufactured housing reform to determine how to best serve our folks, to make sure that there is always a way to move up the ladder of government to serve the people you represent.”

In District 1, Melody Magee also made

history as the first Black woman to be elected to the Warren City Council. Magee received 2,058 votes (57.6%) to defeat Charles Perry (1,517 votes, 42.4%).

“I am excited to continue to work in my community,” Magee said, as she was on her way to speak to Fitzgerald High School students.

Magee has been an advocate for diversity and inclusion in Warren government.

“It means a lot to me. More importantly, it means a lot because our young people can look at me and say, ‘I see a person of color up there that looks just like me,’” said Magee.

“That is important when you are promoting diversity and inclusion. You have to have people in political offices in City Hall that look just like us.”

According to Magee, many of her campaign signs were taken. However, she was still able to win nearly 58% of the vote.

“I am not my signs, and my signs are not me,” said Magee. “I think the connection with people is the most important thing. You have to go out there and speak to the people. I think the signs are great. They keep your name in their (voters) heads but at the same time, you have to talk to them.

You’ve got to do the feedback and you’ve got to do the follow-up and that’s what makes a See COUNCIL on page 13A

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Councilman Jonathan Lafferty, reelected to represent constituents in District 2, said, “This team of leaders before you today represents the dawn of a new era.”

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great leader.”

Lafferty (District 2) and Mindy Moore (District 3) retained their seats.

Reelected to his second term, Lafferty received 2,465 votes (52.5%) and challenger Adam Sawka received 2,234 votes (47.5%).

“I am grateful to residents of Warren for their vote of confidence in reelecting me to the council,” said Lafferty. “This victory represents a firm rejection of the divisive political practices of the past and promises a new era of bold leadership.”

Moore received 2,544 votes (53.1%) to best challenger Daniel Bozek (2,247 votes, 46.9%).

“It was a long campaign. It was difficult because of some of the things done to candidates by some others. It was very nasty.

My campaign wasn’t,” said Moore, who was elected to serve a third term on council.

“The beauty of it is, I got to walk through the whole city for the summer and fall, and talk to residents, and they came out and voted yesterday. I am extremely grateful.

“We (council) have not had the opportunity to work collaboratively and cooperatively with the (previous) administration. To

to interpretation that results in parties filing lawsuits against each other,” Boike said.

Henry Newnan won election to the City Council in District 5 with 1,949 votes (53.5%), defeating Brittani Tringali (1,692 votes, 46.5%).

“I am so excited. This is certainly a huge inflection point in the history of the city of Warren,” said Newnan. “We have at least five city councilors, counting myself, who can work together with the new mayor to do good things for the city.

“I certainly don’t want to exclude the two (candidates) that were on the Dimas

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The “Dimas slate” of candidates was endorsed by Fouts.

According to Newnan, he has been longtime friends with and has worked with four of the members elected to the council and looks forward to working with and getting to know Dwyer and Boike.

“The first guiding principle is do no harm,” Newnan said.

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I am really looking forward to working with Mayor Stone,” Moore said.

In District 4, challenger Gary Boike defeated incumbent Garry Watts. Boike received 2,313 votes (54.1%) and Watts received 1,959 (45.9%).

“I am finally going to be able to show the citizens what we campaigned on — unity,” said Boike. “Being that everybody from our slate didn’t win, nothing’s changed. I believe we have unity and will continue to work with the administration and get things done in Warren.”

The slate Boike refers to was known as the “Super Seven,” which were the seven people endorsed by former Mayor James Fouts. Three of the seven were elected: Boike, Dwyer and City Clerk Sonja Buffa.

“The mayor’s endorsement was a major contribution. I knocked on hundreds of doors. I would say probably 80% to 90% of them wished the mayor could run. They had high regard for him and were sorry to see him leave.” Boike said.

According to Boike, there are so many things that need to be done, but he looks forward to updating the charter.

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Bringing up the past can be a pleasant experience for some, but it also can bring up bad memories.

“Memories and traditions may be different,” Krawiec said. “One family member might remember something fondly, and others not so much. That could cause us to question ourselves.”

However, conflict is not always “a bad thing,” Krawiec said. It can sometimes make the conversation more interesting or get people to look at situations in a different way.

“Sometimes I like to hear people’s thoughts,” she said. “It can be very invigorating.”

But if the atmosphere gets too heated,

take a few minutes for yourself, Krawiec suggested, such as a visit to the bathroom, moving into another room or taking a walk around the block “to let the moment pass.”

Deep breathing can also calm a person’s nerves.

If you feel like you might need to leave altogether, should tension arise, figure out a code word ahead of time with family. Say the code word to your spouse and children in an unassuming way so they know it’s time to leave.

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It’s time to eat, but tension is also on the menu.

That’s because, in many cases, the conversation around the dinner table has turned into a political debate, with family members in opposite camps. When someone shares an opinion on the current state of the country, it turns into a heated argument. The hearts are racing, the fists are clenched and the voices become louder. It’s like Archie Bunker and Michael Stivic in the 1970s sitcom “All in the Family.”

But this isn’t a comedy show, and holiday conflict with family is something that could arise. One offhand remark could set off another guest. Add alcohol into the mix, and tempers flare. Some people thrive on debating hot topics — religion, politics, sports, the COVID-19 pandemic — while others want to hide inside their Christmas stock-

ings and wait for the holiday hostility to end.

If you want to avoid tension during the holidays, there are some strategies you can try, said Carrie Krawiec, a licensed marriage counselor and family therapist from the Birmingham Maple Clinic.

“There are people who are conflict prone and some who are conflict avoidance,” Krawiec said. “You can only control your behavior.”

One way to cut down on the disharmony is to ask your guests to wait until after dinner to hold a heated discussion or tell them politely not to debate around the children present. Going into the garage to continue a tense conversation is another option.

Also, think about the way your comments might come across to others, and remember that people have their own beliefs, values and opinions that might not align with yours.

During holiday visits, there are different family roles, too, that play into the dynamics of the get-together.

“There’s the class clown, the people pleaser, the black sheep and the know-it-all,” Krawiec said. “They invoke different reactions for different reasons.”

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when going to someone’s house where you don’t know anyone. One suggestion is to try to meet someone who will be at the gathering beforehand. Or plan on just staying for a while and not all night if you feel uncomfortable.

“You can stay if it’s pleasant enough,” Krawiec said. “It’s an opportunity for you to get out if you’re alone for the holidays.

Someone cared about you enough to include you.”

Pontus Leander, associate professor of social psychology and director of Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at Wayne State University, said that while “it’s not always

possible,” the party host can provide a gentle reminder of the norms and expectations.

“They can do it in a light and fun way,” Leander said. “You don’t want people to feel controlled. If the host is not able to set norms and expectations, recognize your own boundaries and limits. Just because someone says something does not mean we need to react. Don’t take the bait. You can only control your responses. Sometimes silence is the right response.”

Other guests not involved in a tense conversation also could take on the role of peacemaker.

“Bystanders have the power to disrupt the flow of the conversation,” Leander said.

“If you see it getting uncomfortable, ask, ‘Can you guys talk after dinner or at another time?’ This signals to them this is not

the time or place. Other people might be relieved as well.”

Leander pointed out that holiday gettogethers are different now because people can keep in touch all year via social media.

“We are living in a very modern communication environment. People have a way of interacting all year round. Everyone already knows what everyone is doing. It’s not how it was 20 or 30 years ago when we used to see each other once a year,” he said.

“People say harmful things online and you see them at the holidays. They feel this is their chance to push back.”

If you find yourself getting worked up, take a 10-second break.

“Your mind and body will coordinate and be OK again,” Leander said.

Leander suggested writing down ideas

of what to talk about when visiting with family and friends.

“Make a list of what would be nice to know about them and what people are excited about. That will let them speak,” Leander said. “They’ll find the conversation more meaningful. It does take effort from everyone. If a conflict occurs, ask a new question.”

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Veterans Day, held annually Nov. 11, is a federal holiday in the U.S. observed to honor veterans of the armed forces.

The service members enjoyed lunch courtesy of the classic rock radio station and the restaurant.

There also were several guest speakers, and O’Brien stopped at each table to speak to the veterans personally. As a bonus, WCSX provided veterans tickets to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Dec. 23 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

“It’s an honor to be here with all of you. In this room, we’re all brothers and sisters,” said O’Brien, who served eight years in the U.S. Navy. “My dad was a (U.S. Army) Ranger in Korea. I had uncles that served in Germany in the ’50s as well. God bless the men and women who serve and the families as well who stay behind as we go and do some pretty crazy stuff for our country.”

Along with O’Brien and Logan, several other WCSX staff members attended to show their appreciation to the veterans. Among them was Marketing Director Ben Perez, whose two children have served in the military.

This was the sixth “I Thank You” luncheon.

“We started this at the radio station when Ryan was interning,” O’Brien said. “It continues to grow.”

Matthew Antieau was among the many luncheon guests. The New Boston resident served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1990 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

“It’s outstanding that they’re doing this,” he said. “It shows appreciation.”

Antieau, 54, enlisted in the service because he felt like it was his duty. He said the military taught him discipline and it “pointed me in the right direction.” After the service, Antieau became a firefighter for the Flat Rock Fire Department. Presently, he volunteers his time at the Freedom Center Detroit Metro Airport in Romulus, which provides a respite to traveling military members, veterans and their families.

During the “I Thank You” luncheon, there was a special message played on a video screen from Bret Michaels, frontman of the band Poison.

“Thank you for everything you do for us.

Happy Veterans Day,” the famed singer said. “I come from a military family. You rock our world.”

Attendees also got to see Michigan’s Traveling Memorial of Fallen Heroes, which is a patriotic wall made by local resident Bill Lynn. The display tells stories of the veterans who paid the ultimate price for our nation’s freedoms. It honors those killed in combat and from accidental deaths and suicides.

See VETERANS on page 30A

ABOVE: The veterans were able to view Bill Lynn’s Michigan’s Traveling Memorial of Fallen Heroes.

LEFT: On a video screen, Poison’s Bret Michaels wished the military service members a happy Veterans Day. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Team-first culture sets path to success for Cousino cross-country

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WARREN — In order to build a foundation, sometimes it takes a unique way of thinking to bring a team together.

So while the snow fell on the state of Michigan a couple months after the 2022 cross-country season ended, instead of training indoors or taking a breather before track and field season, Cousino hit the ground running.

Led by senior and four-year cross-country veteran Drake Demaris, Cousino helped establish a team-first culture under first-year head coaches Richard Hemstreet, whose son is sophomore Aaron Hemstreet, and Carson Dych.

“We preached it, and he (Drake) actually put it to practice,” Hemstreet said.

“He was the one that was making sure that everyone was accountable.”

All the hard work translated to the cross-country season as Cousino was crowned the Macomb Area Conference Blue league champions after winning both MAC Blue jamborees.

Demaris turned in impressive performances alongside senior Paul Gopez, senior Mateo Mele, junior Enrique Allor, junior Braden Cinato, and sophomore Aaron Hemstreet.

Gopez tallied top-three finishes in both jamborees, and Cinato, Demaris and Hemstreet tallied top-10 finishes in each.

Dych, who graduated from Cousino in 2022, was part of the last league-winning Cousino cross-country team in 2020.

Having the viewpoint of both coach and runner, he said the 2023 Cousino squad held something different from his time as a runner on the team.

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The Warren Cousino cross-country program takes a team photo.

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COUSINO SOCCER BIDS FAREWELL TO HISTORY-MAKING SENIOR CLASS

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WARREN — Before even seeing them take the field, sometimes a coach just knows when he has a special group on his hands.

Whether it was their chemistry, their style and the way they play, or just flat out being gifted athletes who know how to coexist on a team together, Cousino’s 2024 senior class was turning heads long before becoming a Macomb Area Conference Blue powerhouse.

The program, who had previously won a MAC White title in 2020, was in a difficult spot in 2021 after suffering a 5-14-1 record and having insufficient numbers to field a junior varsity team. But because of the lack of numbers, Cousino coach Jordan Wilczak was able to get a look at what the future of Patriots soccer would hold.

“At that time we had 11 sophomores, and just seeing them from the first practice I was like, ‘These kids are going to be good,’” Wilczak said. “Over the course of the last two years was just team bonding, watching film and going extra hard at practice. They just gelled as a group.”

A 2014 graduate from Cousino and three-year varsity soccer player, Wilczak joined the Cousino coaching staff in 2021 as an assistant coach and would take over the head See SOCCER on page 26A

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Warren Cousino boys soccer earned the school’s first-ever district championship in a 2-1 win over Sterling Heights Stevenson on Oct. 18 at Cousino High School.

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THE WEIGHT IS OVER AT REGINA WARREN — Students at Regina High School will have the opportunity to become more physically active now that they have a new weight room.

On All Saint’s Day, Nov. 1, students and staff of the all-girls Catholic high school gathered in the new weight room as Bishop John M. Quinn gave a blessing.

The weight room will be available to all students, staff members, alumni, sports teams and coaches. It took nearly one year to complete the updates.

The renovations were made possible through the volunteer efforts of Dads Club members Chris Fett, Santwan Thomas, Paul Darr, Mike Grzywacz, Roman Millett, Mike Bamford, Martin Kajy, and Jeff Bianchini, and Facility Manager Kevin Patterson. EA Graphics, the Artymovich Family, TrenKo Glass, and the Trenkamp Family provided financial support.

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good runners, but we didn’t have as many as we do on this team.”

Cousino showed their depth at the MAC championship on Oct. 21 at Lake St. Clair Metropark when they finished seventh in a field of 27 teams. Gopez (34th), Cinato (42nd), Demaris (51st), Hemstreet (54th), and Allor (57th) all earned top-60 finishes in a field of over 200 runners.

“Everything just came together,” Dych said. “We kind of had those four guys that were running well all season, but out of nowhere, our fifth guy, Enrique (Allor), got a minute and a half PR out of nowhere, and that’s what brought our points down.”

Cousino was unable to qualify for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 state finals after finishing ninth at regionals on Oct. 27 at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston, but the steps the program has taken this year are immeasurable.

From a culture standpoint, Hemstreet and Dych wanted to take a team of 11 runners and make it feel like a family.

“Our point is, we’re a team,” Hemstreet said. “We arrive as a team, we race as a team, and we leave as a team. That was the culture I’ve always had for sports.”

From there, it was up to the veterans like Demaris, Gopez, Mele, and senior Kevin Lenz to help shape the future of Cousino cross-country.

Cousino has had a history of having strong leadership through its seniors, and Demaris said their guidance helped him step into the leadership role this year.

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we had two really good leaders in Carson (Dych) and Dom (Suliman), and he’s at Saginaw (Valley State) right now running cross-country and track,” Demaris said. “It was keeping that same kind of mentality and transferring it over to the younger guys.”

The mentor role stems far beyond the boys team, for senior Marley McMahon has been the shoulder to lean on for the girls side this year.

Being the only senior on the squad of nine runners, McMahon has not only led by example with her times but has also been the go-to veteran for anything and everything.

“Marley has kind of given the motherly advice there, if you will,” Hemstreet said. “She’s kind of pulling the same ideas as Drake (Demaris) and kind of leading the girls.”

Cousino should expect a strong showing from the girls side next year with sophomore Mercy Brown as the lead runner and juniors Julia Ferro and Keira Schall adding leadership.

Despite the numbers in the program, Cousino is improving each year and gaining more and more traction along the way.

Through the cross-country team’s success, the hope is the program continues to grow each year.

“We believe the success will help generate interest so when they have the eighth graders come in to learn a little about Cousino and their sports, all of the sports have a table set up,” Hemstreet said. “We believe that will help generate some attention because we got some of the student athletes saying, ‘We’ll be there that night; we want to try and recruit.’ Even some of the seniors, they want to see this team succeed. Only way to do that is to backfill.”

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Cousino would go 10-6-3 en route to a MAC Blue title in 2022, and despite the turnaround, a loss to St. Clair Shores Lakeview in the district semifinals left the team yearning for another shot at a title.

At the team’s season-ending banquet last year, Wilczak extended a promise to the Cousino soccer family that a district title would be on the horizon for the school.

Backing their coach’s claim, Cousino (14-62) made history with a 2-1 win over Sterling Heights Stevenson on Oct. 18 at Cousino High School, earning the school their firstever district title. Cousino also defended their MAC Blue title successfully this season, holding an 8-1-1 record in league play.

“After our disappointing loss last season in the semifinals of districts, our ultimate goal this year was to win districts,” senior Francesco Bonucchi said. “The fact that we did that means so much to the team, to the school, and to the coaches. It was honestly incredible. Winning districts is all that we worked for this year during the offseason and during the season, so it means so much that I can finally say that I got to be a part of the team that won Cousino High School their first soccer district title.”

Seniors Afram Polus and Jaylan Linnear each tallied a goal in the win while junior goalkeeper Benjamin Modronja earned the win in net. Cousino’s season would come to a close in a 3-2 regional semifinals loss to Utica Ford II on Oct. 24.

While their win against Stevenson showcased more of a defensive approach, Cousino’s offensive attack was firing on all cylinders throughout the state tournament.

In their four playoff matchups, Cousino averaged just under four goals per game including a seven-goal performance in their overtime win over Lakeview.

Seniors Aidin Sabic, Sardar Mohamad, Adam DeMonaco, and Bonucchi led the Cousino offensive attack this season. Sabic, who is currently under consideration for allstate, tallied 21 goals this season.

“He’s a special player,” Wilczak said.

“We like to call him box to box. Almost like in football, you have your linebackers that can go sideline to sideline and make big plays. That’s kind of like how Sabic plays the game of soccer. He runs the entire field, gets the ball back on defense, passes all the way up, he makes his run up, he shoots from distance, he sends the long ball, and he gets his teammates involved.”

On the back line, Linnear headlined an athletic group of defenders that included

senior Justin Lifshay, Polus, and Modronja in net. Modronja, originally a field hockey player, filled in for injured sophomore Luke Banick, who started last year in net.

While holding past experience in net in his early soccer career, Modronja made the adjustment needed and evolved into a reliable keeper this year for Cousino.

“He made great strides throughout the season and kept us in a lot of games,” Wilczak said.

The entire program made impressive strides throughout the two seasons, and a loaded veteran group has the power to turnaround a culture as quickly as Cousino did.

The 11 seniors who took the reins of the program with Wilczak at the helm made the changes necessary to succeed, and Sabic said one change was crucial to the team’s success.

“I think when we were younger and less mature, our team chemistry wasn’t the best,” Sabic said. “As we got older and realized that to win we need to have great chemistry on and off the field, we definitely improved on it. This year, compared to previous years, has been great for our team morale and relationships with each other and the coaches.”

Going through the classic Cousino “Hell Week” will also bring a team together as well. Wilczak enlisted the help of his friend Garret Zacharek, who served in the United States Navy, to run the team through various conditioning drills “We knew it wasn’t going to be easy, and a little harder, but we also knew that it was just going to make us better and more conditioned for the season,” Bonucchi said.

There are new expectations for Cousino soccer, and while they’re set to graduate a healthy number of seniors, the underclassmen group of sophomores Zane Fadak, Cynric Gorospe, Gasper Milazzo, Frankie Toma and Banick are expected to make their presence felt next season.

But for now, Cousino bids farewell to the 2024 senior class consisting of Bonucchi, Lifshay, Sabic, Mohamad, DeMonaco, Polus, Linnear, and seniors Ethan Jackson, Eldi Murtic, Vojin Rajic and Abdulmanan Wahoud.

“Their leadership has been off the charts,” Wilczak said. “When I took over, they went 0-9-1 in league play, and I think their overall record since in league play is 15-2-3 or something like that. Without their leadership, they would never go backto-back in the MAC Blue or win the first district title in school history for soccer.”

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WARREN — Before leaving office as Warren’s mayor, James Fouts renamed a street in honor of a longtime Warren resident who advocates for dystonia awareness and supports efforts to find a cure.

Jason Dunn has dystonia, a chronic movement disorder affecting the brain and nervous system, for which, according to doctors, there is currently no cure. Dystonia causes excessive, uncontrollable muscle spasms that twist the body and limbs into involuntary movements and contorted postures.

“Jason Dunn Way” now runs along a stretch of Campbell Avenue at 10 Mile Road.

“Jason has been an inspiration to me and to many people who may not be suffering from dystonia, but many other people who have an unusual disease in which there is little notification by the media and little understanding. They’re kind of alone in this battle,” Fouts said. “If I can help him in whatever way, I have. A final good tribute, which was lobbied to me by Mike Delise, would be to have a street named after Jason.”

Delise and Dunn work in tandem to shed light on dystonia, which affects 250,000 in the United States and millions around the world. It is the third most common movement disorder behind essential tremor disorder and

Parkinson’s disease.

“Very few people know about dystonia. It is a muscle wasting disease, a very challenging disease,” Fouts said. “It is something we need to put more money and effort into and hopefully in Jason’s lifetime we’ll be able to find a cure. And not only can we celebrate the street being named after him, but we can celebrate a cure for Jason and many others with this disease or something of this nature.”

Delise met Dunn more than 20 years ago, when Dunn was a high school classmate of Delise’s daughters and attended one of their graduation parties.

“I couldn’t believe that I never heard the word dystonia in the condition that he’s in,” said Delise. “He was pretty twisted up. He was better back then.”

When the two met, Delise said Dunn could speak and be understood. Dunn has lost the ability to speak and uses a Lightwriter, which is a text-to-speech device where typed words are transmitted audibly.

“He actually seems like he has gotten a little worse. He has had five brain operations, DBS (deep brain stimulation) and all that stuff, to see if it would help, but it hasn’t,” Delise said.

Delise liked Dunn’s magnetic personality.

“He is a very witty guy. Got a great attitude. I think that’s what really inspired me was his attitude,” said Delise.

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Sophomore Anthony Bitonti was the man for the job, and he looked like he’d been a four-year varsity starter, leading the Pilots to a 34-14 win over Roseville on Nov. 10 at Wayne State University in the regional championship game. De La Salle has now won four-straight regional titles.

“I was expecting it (the game) to be a lot faster than it was,” Bitonti said. “Guys up here, they’re bigger, they hit harder, and they move faster, but I was prepared for it.”

Bitonti rushed for 178 yards on 21 carries in the win, and while he didn’t punch his ticket into the end zone, Bitonti set up the offense in Roseville territory all night.

Senior Landon Belesky opened up the Pilots’ scoring to take an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter, and Bitonti and junior quarterback Sante Gasperoni would take the reins on the ground game from there.

Bitonti broke free on a 49-yard run down the left sideline to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by senior Dylan Trondle in the middle of the second quarter. Bitonti found room on a 16-yard run on De La Salle’s next drive, along with a Roseville facemask penalty on the play, to set up De La Salle at the Roseville 42.

Bitonti said the offense had a game plan for the rushing attack going into the matchup.

“I just watched a ton of film on our previous 3-4 defenses and really grinded out,” Bitonti said. “I was ready for it.”

Gasperoni would finish off the drive with a 24-yard touchdown on a read option that saw the Roseville defense crash one side and Gasperoni sprint down the other as De La Salle extended their lead 21-0.

Roseville’s offense would finally get the wheels spinning early in the third quarter on a 29-yard touchdown throw from Jordan Simes to junior wideout Herman Searcy to make it 21-7, but that would be the only traction the Panthers offense gained.

Gasperoni would tack on a 5-yard rushing touchdown in the middle of the third quarter and finish the job with a 10-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wideout Damion King IV to open the fourth quarter.

The Pilots defense was keeping Simes busy all game in the pocket, forcing an interception to De La Salle junior defensive back Dalton Drogosh late in the third quarter.

De La Salle’s defense has had success in the past against Roseville, holding the Panthers to just 35 total points in their last three matchups. De La Salle had eliminated Roseville the past three seasons in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division

2 playoffs, and Drogosh said they were prepared for a motivated Roseville squad.

“We knew they were going to come hard at us,” Drogosh said. “We’ve played them the past couple years and beat them, and we knew they were going to come wanting revenge. All week, our coaches got us ready. We came out, played hard, and made some adjustments in the game, and we came out victorious.”

It’s a tough draw each year for a talented Roseville squad to face the defending Division 2 state champions, but head coach Vernard Snowden said the matchups have shown his team where it needs to improve.

“People will say, ‘It’s not fair that Catholic League schools can get people from all over,’” Snowden said. “I’m not using that as an excuse, and I’m not using that as a reason. There’s a glaring difference with us and them, and we know what it is. It’s up front with the linemen and the depth of the offensive linemen. None of their guys I’ve seen go both ways. We had some guys go both ways.

The thing is, we got to really, really hit at the weight room. We got to be strategic with it and get bigger and stronger. That’s the key part that’s missing with us and them.”

Roseville did spark up the crowd late as junior Desmond Straughton returned a De La Salle fumble 59 yards for a touchdown with just under a minute left in the game.

Roseville (8-4) wrapped up its successful 2023 season with a district title and will return key playmakers on the offensive end in Simes, Searcy, Straughton and junior Eric Slater to kick-start their 2024 campaign.

The defense is a different story, with playmakers across the board graduating, including Huston Eubank, Elijah Parker, Corey Cobb Jr., Anthony Scott, Brandon Cunningham and Bryan Weathersby Jr. Roseville is set to return eight starters on offense and six on defense, gearing up for another successful run in 2024.

“We’re going to be good,” Snowden said. “Next year is going to be a real good year for us as well.

De La Salle (10-2 at press time) was expected to play Waterford Mott on Nov. 18 at Troy Athens High School in the MHSAA semifinals, after press time for C&G Newspapers. Visit candgnews.com for updated MHSAA playoff football scores.

Waterford Mott features one of the most lethal dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2024 class in senior Kalieb Osborne, but the Pilots have been playing lights-out this season, despite graduating 47 seniors last year.

“We lost a lot of big players from last year, but we’ve had some young guys step up big time, and they ball out every week,” Drogosh said.

The Pilots were looking to make their

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Warren De La Salle sophomore Anthony Bitonti carries the ball during De La Salle’s 34-14 win over Roseville on Nov. 10 at Wayne State University. fourth-straight MHSAA Division 2 state finals appearance as the two-time defending

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“Always had a smile on his face. That’s probably what got me wanting to help him.”

In 2007, according to Delise, Dunn’s house was falling apart, and he was living on his own. It was then they started to bring awareness to dystonia. They could not get any help until Delise contacted the now-former mayor.

“I met Jason several years ago in my first term as mayor,” Fouts said. “We were able to get a new home built for him that would accommodate his needs through Habitat for Humanity.

“I have been happy working with Jason Dunn. Mike Delise, who has been an inspiration in helping Jason, I really want to commend him. He has done a good job,” said Fouts.

According to Delise, they received donations to tear down the old house, materi-

als for the new house, as well as a $20,000 donation from the Warren Lions Club and a $20,000 matching donation from Habitat for Humanity. Delise and Dunn teamed up and raised the balance of the $100,000 cost of the house.

“We built the house right on the same lot that he grew up on,” Delise said. “So it’s basically like he has been in that house his whole life.”

The two continued to spread awareness about dystonia.

“We’ve been all over,” Delise said. “My job was to always try to make connections for him.”

Dunn is a sports lover and Delise took him to Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Michigan games and practices. Delise also got Dunn involved with other activities he enjoys, including bowling.

“I was always trying to get somebody who could take my place, who could do more for him than I thought that I could, but we’ve never been able to make that connection, so

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I’ve just continued on. And here we are,” said Delise.

According to Fouts, Delise has been a mentor and an advocate for Dunn.

Dystonia can attack at any time, according to Delise.

“Anyone can get dystonia, at any age, regardless of ethnicity or gender,” said Delise.

Dunn has generalized dystonia, which affects the entire body. He has had dystonia since he was 6 years old and is now 43, said Delise. In Dunn’s case, doctors do not know what caused it, Delise said.

“Hope is good. Hope is great. We can hope for a cure. But we all know that the only way you’re going to find a cure is through research and research takes money,” said Delise.

Delise encouraged giving to dystoniafoundation.org whether it is $5, $10 or whatever someone can give.

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“The public needs to be reminded and our children need to be taught about the price our vets pay,” Lynn said.

The luncheon gave Karen Straffon the opportunity to invite everyone to Wreaths Across America to be held at noon Dec. 16 at Resurrection Ceremony, 18201 Clinton River Road in Clinton Township. Volunteers will place wreaths at gravesites of veterans.

A wreath costs $17. Those interested in participating or sponsoring a wreath can contact Straffon at kcstraffon@comcast.net or (810) 278-0415.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel stopped by to wish all a happy Veterans Day. During his visit, he encouraged the lunch guests to seek out veterans services offered in Macomb County at the website vets.macombgov.org.

Amy Persyn, Marketing Director/1st Vice President of First State Bank, shared her thoughts with the veterans. Her grandfather, William Hope, was a medic in the Korean War. He died this past August at the age of 95. First State Bank has helped a handful of veterans acquire homes.

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PARCEL 3: PART OF THE NW. 1/4 OF SECTION 31, T. 1 N., R. 12 E., CITY OF WARREN, MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT MEASURED N. 89”50’00” W. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 219.47 FEET AND SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 650.00 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE S. 89° 50’ 00” E., 40.00 FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 194.42 FEET; THENCE S. 09° 41’ 54” E., 119.97 FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 98.64 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 48’ 00” W., 60.21 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 411.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 19,650 SQUARE FEET OR 0.451 ACRES.

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_____________________________ Llliya Skikun President/Managing Member The foregoing certification was acknowledged before me this 10th day of November, 2023, by Llliya Skikun, President and Managing Member of Great Lakes Trucking Ml, Inc., a Michigan corporation. _____________________________ Faith Yukhana, Notary Public Macomb County, Michigan Acting in the County of Macomb My commission expires: 08/04/2028

Commonly referred to as the south 150 feet of Parcel No. 13-31-126-003 at 2700 Nine Mile Rd.

Commonly referred to as the east 140 feet and the east 200.21 ft. of Parcel No. 13-31-126-008; 2500 Nine Mile Rd.

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The undersigned certifies that Great Lakes Trucking MI, Inc., a Michigan corporation, voluntarily offered the conditions for rezoning incorporated into this rezoning ordinance; and consent to the conditions and all provisions contained in this Rezoning with Conditions documents, and has authority to bind the Developer to such conditions and provisions.

SECTION 1. That Ordinance No. 30 of the Ordinances of the City of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, is amended to provide that the following properties situated in section 31, City of Warren Macomb County, Michigan, as follows:

PARCEL 2: PART OF THE NW. 1/4 OF SECTION 31, T. 1 N., R. 12 E., CITY OF WARREN, MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT MEASURED N. 89°50’00” W. ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 219.47 FEET AND DUE SOUTH A DISTANCE OF 650.00 FEET FROM THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE DUE SOUTH 411.64 FEET; THENCE N. 89°48’00” E., 60.21 FEET; THENCE DUE SOUTH 176.36 FEET; THENCE S. 89°48’00” W., 200.21 FEET; THENCE DUE NORTH 588.90 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 50’ 00” E., 140.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 93,000 SQUARE FEET OR 2.135 ACRES.

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THE CITY OF WARREN ORDAINS:

PARCEL 1: PART OF THE NW. 1/4 OF SECTION 31, T.1N., R.12E., CITY OF WARREN, MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE S. 89° 50’ 00” W. 219.47 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 31; THENCE DUE SOUTH, 470.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE DUE SOUTH 150.00 FEET; THENCE S. 89° 50’ 00” W., 140.00 FT; THENCE DUE NORTH 150.00 FEET; THENCE N. 89° 50’ 00” E. 140.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. CONTAINING 25,200 SQUARE FEET OR 0.579 ACRES.

lies and friendship circles. Faculty members who are veterans were also recognized.

The school’s speech language pathologist, Lorrie Garrity, had a large star on the wall. Garrity is married to a veteran, and the couple celebrated their 29-year wedding anniversary on Veterans Day.

Drafted by and when recorded return to: Mary Michaels One City Square Suite 400 Warren, Michigan 48093 Part of Nos, 13-31-126-003; 13-31-126-008; 13-31-126-007 State Transfer Tax: EXEMPT pursuant to MCL 207.526(h)(i) County Transfer Tax: EXEMPT pursuant to MCL 207,505(h)(i) ID 99139

Commonly known as the west 40 ft. and the west 60.21 ft. of Parcel No. 31-126-007; on Warner Avenue.

Are rezoned with conditions from the current zoning classification from “P”, Parking District to “M-2”, Medium Industrial District, in accordance with the Rezoning with Conditions map below and made a part hereof, and in accordance with Ordinance No. 30 of the ordinances of the City of Warren and the documents referenced in this ordinance. Ordinance No. 30 is amended in accordance with this ordinance.

SECTION 2. The conditions offered by the Petitioner and accepted by the Warren City Council include the conditions that the above-described property shall be developed as an expanded truck parking and staging area, subject to and in compliance with (1) approved site plans, site plan conditions, and other zoning approvals, (2} Offer of Conditions dated July 21, 2023; and (3) Conditional Rezoning Agreement between the City of Warren and Great Lakes Trucking Ml, Inc., all of which are incorporated by reference into this Ordinance, and are available for inspection at the City of Warren Department of Planning. One City Square, Suite 315, Warren, Michigan. The rezoning is further conditioned upon compliance with Ordinance 30 of the Ordinances of the City of Warren.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall record the approved rezoning ordinance and rezoning with conditions agreement, and the rezoning with conditions shall run with the land and is binding upon successors or transferees pursuant to section 24.14b of the Code of Zoning Ordinances.

SECTION 4. All other provisions of the Ordinance shall remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective and the property rezoned, as set forth in this Ordinance and the Conditional Rezoning Agreement on November 29, 2023.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 30-1080 was adopted pursuant to the approval of the Rezoning with Conditions by the Council of the City of Warren at its meeting on October 10, 2023. _____________________________ SONJA BUFFA City Clerk Published: November 22, 2023

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Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 11/30/2023.

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GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police were investigating after an unknown suspect is said to have stolen an estimated $95 worth of soap products from The Village CVS store at around 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2.

Armed man reported at park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police were called to Patterson Park at around 4:20 p.m. Oct. 28 after a man was said to have been seen in the parking lot with a handgun. When officers got there, they said they found the suspect alone in his vehicle with the gun.

According to a report, the man was intoxicated.

Police said they arrested the man — a 67-year-old from Grosse Pointe Park — and secured his weapon without incident. The suspect could be facing a charge of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, police said.

Vehicle with medical equipment stolen

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a doctor’s vehicle while it was parked in the north lot of Ascension St. John Hospital between the hours of 6:15 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Oct. 20. Besides the vehicle, the suspect got away with the victim’s wallet and an estimated $40,000 worth of equipment used for surgeries, according to a police report.

Resident reports phone harassment

GROSSE POINTE SHORES — A 46-year-old Grosse Pointe Shores woman filed a report with police Oct. 19 after she said she got a series of calls and texts from an unknown person starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 18 from a phone number with a 248 area code. The victim told police she let all the calls go to voicemail, but the caller never left her a message.

After the calls, she said the person texted her from the same number at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 18. The message referred to the victim by an expletive and warned her to watch her back because the suspect knew “where you live in Grosse Pointe,” according to a police report.

The victim said her husband blocked Caller ID and tried to call the suspect himself, but although the caller answered the phone twice, the caller never said anything. The victim told police she didn’t know who or why anyone might be angry with her. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.

Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 11:17 a.m. on Oct. 24, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on Oct. 23 in the 27000 block of Little Mack Avenue.

Upon arrival, an officer was met by the manager of the business, a 27-year-old woman, who showed the officer video footage. The footage started at 9:25 p.m. on Oct. 24 and showed the suspect, an unknown man. The suspect is shown walking up to the counter and buying an item. He can be seen pulling money out of his pocket and paying for the item.

According to the manager, the suspect told the clerk he wanted $500 on a Cash App card. He pulled money out of a different pocket and paid for it. The suspect reportedly bought two $500 gift cards using money from the same pocket. The footage does not show the suspect vehicle. The manager stated they were scammed out of $1,500 but the amount of counterfeit bills given to the officer totaled $1,560.

The counterfeit bills were all $20 bills.

Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:56 p.m. on Oct. 19, a fraud report was made after an incident that occurred on the same day in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue.

At the stated time on that date, the victim, a 58-year-old woman, walked into the police department to make a report. She stated she answered a Facebook ad to complete a survey for Walmart and receive money. The woman said a few days later, she received a check in the mail for $1,570.32 and began receiving text messages from a phone number instructing her to cash the check and send gift cards.

The woman then went to a bank to cash the check and was notified that it was fraudulent. The woman did not send any gift cards and she did not lose any money.

Women arrested for Kohl’s shoplifting incident

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police reportedly went to Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Oct. 21 upon hearing that shoplifting was occurring. According to store staff, three women were putting items in bags while in the men’s section and then they allegedly took some bags full of merchandise out of the store without paying for it.

The women had exited the store’s eastern doors and entered a Chevrolet sedan, and an officer reportedly spotted the vehicle taking off. Police said they tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle allegedly tried to get away, driving through a stop sign in the process.

After a brief police pursuit, all three suspects reportedly exited the car. Police said they chased and arrested the trio, at one point reportedly using a stun gun in the process.

Police retrieved the merchandise, valued at $1,130.25, from the car and a suspect’s purse and gave it back to Kohl’s.

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DEC. 2

Tree lighting: Also music, parade, Santa photos, wagon rides and more, 5-8 p.m., Warren City Hall, One City Square, cityofwarren.org

NOV. 25

Craft show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (meet Santa 1-3 p.m.), Macomb Elks, 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren, (586) 771-8550

NOV. 30

History of Willow Run Bomber Plant and legacy of Rosie the Riveter: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274 words 11. Bard’s before 13. End of rugby match 14. *Cat sound 19. Manicurist’s file 22. Neighbor of Ger. 23. *Nome, AK hero 24. Continental divide 25. Like old cracker 26. *Rhodesian Ridgeback’s target 27. *Old episodes of Eddie Crane’s TV show 28. Call forth 29. Two identical molecules put together 32. Rubber sandal 33. Exclamation of surprise 36. *Fido, in Latin 38. More then one crocus 40. *Canine command 41. Newspaper VIP 44. ____ beef

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Yiddish Book Center’s ‘Stories of Exile’: Reading group exploring themes of dispossession, immigration, diaspora, refugee experience and home, 6-7 p.m., Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch, One City Square, Suite 100, register at warrenlibrary.net

DEC. 10

The Songs of Christmas: Presented by Motor City Chorale and featuring Warren Concert Band, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, motorcitychorale.com/home, warren concertband. com/concerts.php

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‘Neil Simon’s Rumors’: Performances by Warren Civic Theatre, 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and 15-16, and 2 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrencivic.org Warren Garden Club: Meetings at 6 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through May 2024, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., keffert@wowway.com

Warren Tri-County Fine Arts: Group offers discussions, demonstrations and exhibits, meetings at 5:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month through June 2024, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., warrenfinearts.net Pageturners Book Club: Meets 6-7 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., centerline.gov/436/PageturnersBook-Club Widowed Friends book club: Meets 10:30 a.m. every second Friday of month, National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, books annoucned at previous meetings, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471 Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920 Historical Society of Center Line: Meets 10 a.m.noon most first Fridays of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274 Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, milupus.org/support-groups, (248) 901-7299

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

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UTICA TO DEDICATE PURPLE HEART TRAIL

NASH RECEIVES ST. CLAIR SHORES COMMUNITY CHORUS SCHOLARSHIP

SHELBY TOWNSHIP NATIVE SERVES IN MARSHALL ISLANDS

UTICA — The public is invited to attend the dedication of the Utica segment of the Purple Heart Trail at 1 p.m. on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. Some of Utica’s Purple Heart recipients and their families will be present.

The Purple Heart Trail is a nationwide effort to pay tribute to those who have been awarded the Purple Heart medal with sections of roads dedicated to them.

Signs are placed along the roads where elected leaders have designated part of the trail. Find more information at purpleheart.org/purplehearttrail.

NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

ST. CLAIR SHORES/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Allyson Nash will receive the St. Clair Shores Community Chorus Macomb Community College scholarship, according to an email.

Nash is a graduate from Dakota High School. There, she was involved in show choir and multiple musicals, including “Footloose” and “Les Misérables.”

After completing her studies at Macomb Community College, she wants to participate in the Disney College Program and then transfer to a university to complete her degree, the email stated. Her goal is to become a full-time music teacher.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Celia Martin

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — According to a U.S. Navy press release, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Eric Alter, left, from Shelby Township, Michigan, checks the temperature of a Marshallese local for pre-surgery screening Oct. 31, 2023, at the Majuro Hospital in Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands, during Pacific Partnership 2024-1.

Pacific Partnership, now in its 19th iteration, is the largest multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Its goals are to improve regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, to increase stability in the region, and to foster new friendships.

ATHLETES INDUCTED

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — University Liggett School in Grosse Pointe Woods recently inducted, from left, Class of 2002 member Mags Dillon, Class of 1998 member Kevin Espy, Class of 1997 member Abby Tompkins Johannson, Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1968 member Bruce Barit and Grosse Pointe University School Class of 1966 member Tom Gage into the ULS Athletic Hall of Fame. Grosse Pointe University School was one of several predecessors of ULS. The Hall of Fame recognizes the accomplishments of some of the school’s top athletes.

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Santa is coming to town in Birmingham BIRMINGHAM — Residents can welcome Santa to town Nov. 25 with the Birmingham Shopping District. Register to take a short walk through downtown, starting in the parking lot of the Surnow building, 320 Martin St. The walk will stop at various shops and will conclude at Santa’s home in Shain Park. Participants can register online at allinbirmingham.com.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO GIVE OTHERS A MERRIER CHRISTMAS METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign. Shifts are available in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties.

Individuals and families can sign up for two-hour sessions in person at a red kettle site, or participate in a virtual bell ringing shift from home online. To register, visit registertoring.com. Virtual bell ringers can sign up and begin raising funds at any time. The traditional bell ringing begins Nov. 10 and runs through Christmas Eve, excluding Thanksgiving and Sundays.

The Salvation Army provides after-school programs, food, shelter, emergency disaster services, substance abuse treatment and free legal aid for families and individuals throughout metro Detroit. Donations from the red kettle campaign help fund those programs. To support the nonprofit organization through a monetary donation, visit SAmetrodetroit.org.

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