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COMMUNITY CELEBRATES UPDATED HISTORICAL MARKER STERLING HEIGHTS — A green roadside landmark inscribed with gold text serves as a portal to prehistory. Officials from Sterling Heights and Utica Community Schools joined history enthusiasts and community supporters Oct. 23 for the unveiling of an updated historical marker sign that tells the story of the Holcombe Beach settlement. Indigenous people dwelled in the area over 10,000 years ago, according to archaeologists who excavated the site in the early 1960s.

The Holcombe Beach marker sign is located along Dodge Park Road north of Metropolitan Parkway, just outside Heritage Junior High School and the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies. A similar, previous historical marker was reportedly installed in the same area in 1977, but officials said the original sign had been aging and getting worn. During the unveiling, Sterling Heights Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski welcomed the new sign. “(We’re) so excited to unveil this redone, improved sign that marks the … confirmation of IndigSee MARKER on page 16A

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OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan will see its first high-occupancy lanes implemented this November on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time. More commonly referred to as carpool lanes, high-occupancy lanes are only usable by vehicles with at least two human occupants. The lane was planned in tandem with the overhaul of I-75 that began taking place in 2016 by the Michigan Department of Transportation. “The lanes were built into the project over the last six years. … The idea to make a capacity improvement for that portion of I-75 was decided when we were working with federal partners and we conducted several public meetings with stakeholders,” explained MDOT spokesperson Rob Morosi. “The feds wanted us to do something different with regard to capacity improvement to improve safety and travel time reliability. This was decided before construction to make that fourth lane on that stretch a high-occupancy lane.” However, the lane on that portion of the expressway will only function as a high-occupancy lane during rush hour. “They are implementing it right now,” said Morosi. “The signs have been fabricated and are being put up. Of

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Stellantis has proposed 21.3% pay increases, compared to 23% for General Motors and Ford. On Friday, UAW President Shawn Fain did not call a new strike target. During a Facebook live session, Fain criticized Ford, but said GM and Stellantis talks were moving forward. Stellantis agreed with Fain, later issuing a statement saying “negotiations between Stellantis and the UAW continue to be productive, building on the momentum from the past several weeks.” The walkout brings the total of UAW members on strike at the Detroit-area automakers — General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis — to 40,000. Tens of thousands of striking workers are at Michigan-based factories. The Sterling Heights As-

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Police from Shelby Township and Sterling Heights are being congratulated for their recent work leading to the Oct. 23 arrest of a suspect who allegedly violently abducted a man while outside a Shelby Township gym. According to Shelby Township police, four armed and masked men allegedly abducted a 24-year-old man during the evening of Oct. 23 in the parking lot of Life Time Fitness, 14843 Lakeside Blvd. N. According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the victim was carjacked at gunpoint, restrained in his vehicle and tortured. The suspects also allegedly took him to his home and then went inside, prosecutors said. As part of the investigation, Shelby Township police reportedly asked Sterling Heights police to check a local home. Sterling Heights Andujar-Ruiz police said they found a suspect vehicle, a black GMC pickup truck, along Dearing Drive, in the area near 15 Mile Road between Van Dyke Avenue and Dodge Park Road. According to Shelby Township police, the truck was parked in a driveway, and someone was inside it. The Sterling Heights Police Department said it briefly went after the fleeing truck until it crashed in the vicinity of 15 Mile and Maple Lane Drive. The Sterling Heights Police Department said its officers arrested one male suspect who allegedly tried to flee and then transported him to the Macomb County Jail. According to an email from Sterling Heights Police Lt. Mario Bastianelli, officers found a loaded rifle in the truck and also discovered the victim “tied up with minor injuries.” On Oct. 25, Shelby Township police Sgt. Mark Benedettini

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United Auto Workers picketers demonstrate outside Oct. 24 near the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights.

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STERLING HEIGHTS — Days after the United Auto Workers’ strike spread to Sterling Heights’ Stellantis a tentative deal was announced. On Oct. 23, 6,800 employees at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant walked out, shutting down production at what the union called “Stellantis’ largest plant and biggest moneymaker.” The factory makes the best-selling Ram 1500 trucks. Stellantis, the union said, “has the worst proposal on the table regarding wage progression, temporary worker pay and conversion to full-time, cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and more.”

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LANSING — Members of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s population growth council may recommend plans that include tax increases to fund schools, roads and local governments, according to newly public reports. The reports were shielded from public view earlier this month when work groups reported vague recommendations to the Growing Michigan Together Council, a bipartisan panel appointed by Whitmer in a bid to find ways to boost the state’s stagnant population. The council published the work group reports online after Bridge Michigan filed a Freedom of Information Act request for the documents. One report shows a PreK-12 Policy work group is recommending the council study how much funding schools need, “including potential revenue generation realized by modifying current taxation and budgeting practices.” Another work group is recommending a change in property tax law that would allow local governments to raise rates more quickly as property values increase, while others raise the possibility of “broaden(ed) funding sources” for roads. The report does not mention any specific tax increases, but proposals are causing dissent among some members of Whitmer’s group, which is charged with providing her with recommendations by Dec. 1. Republican education work group member Patrick Anderson objected to the recommendation on school taxes, suggesting it could require a major overhaul of the state’s funding formula that relies on constitutionally dedicated sales and property taxes. “These would be radical changes involving the income tax, sales tax, property tax, local school operating and debt millages as well as the per-pupil guarantee and the dedication of the School Aid fund in the Constitution to both secondary and higher

education,” Anderson told colleagues in an Oct. 7 email dissent shared with Bridge. “There is indeed a need to improve school governance and finance. However, I and multiple other members of the group feel that changes in revenue must follow, not precede, improvements in accountability and performance,” he added. Anderson had asked work group chairs Karen McPhee and Chandra Madafferi, who is president of the Michigan Education Association union, to include his written dissent in the PreK-12 recommendation report. They declined to do so, telling him that “would have required us to offer an opportunity for every work group member to write dissenting viewpoints, and that was not in our charge.” McPhee, in an email provided by Anderson, said the work group is not specifically recommending policymakers propose changes to the Michigan Constitution to fund schools, which would be required to raise or otherwise change the state’s 6% sales tax. But the work group recommendations, “leave the possibility” of a constitutional amendment “on the table and suggest teams of experts be charged with considering everything necessary to build, govern and fund a newly designed high-performing system of public schools,” McPhee wrote. The work group reports are not final recommendations but will inform further work by the full council. The group is charged with providing “short-term, medium-term, and long-term policies” proposals to Whitmer, who would then have to work with the Legislature to enact any recommendations. Other potential tax changes eyed by the group include: A potential change in property taxes for local governments, which have long complained their financial recovery from the Great Recession was slowed by the voter-approved Headlee Amendment of 1978, which caps annual growth in taxable value at the See TAX HIKES on page 6A

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A complainant said an inebriated man in his mid-50s wearing a black jacket with “Soda Club” written on the back allegedly wouldn’t leave a property along Van Dyke Avenue, near Riverland Drive, the morning of Oct. 20. According to the complaint, the man was seeking money from customers and making them feel uneasy. Police said the man had already departed by the time they arrived.

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Police went to a hotel Oct. 20 along Van Dyke Avenue and talked to a manager and a female customer. According to police, the customer had been staying there for three weeks but complained about the HVAC system and other issues, and wanted a different room. Police said they heard that the management apparently got “frustrated with her” and asked her to leave. The hotel reportedly confirmed that it wanted her gone, so police said they told the woman she wasn’t allowed to be there. The customer reportedly grabbed her stuff and took off, police said. Anyone who has more information about these events or general suspicious happenings is encouraged to call the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800. — Eric Czarnik

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LIBRARY BOOKSTORE HOLDS VETERANS DAY SALE STERLING HEIGHTS — The Used, But Sterling Bookstore at the Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, will have a Veterans Day Sale Nov. 6-11. During the sale, veterans may pick 10 free items, though organizers say this doesn’t apply to certain merchandise with price tags. The bookstore’s operating hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Learn more by visiting shpl.net or by calling (586) 446-2665.

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STERLING HEIGHTS — According to the Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department, the Bocce Barn behind the Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road, will close for the season Nov. 19, until it reopens in spring 2024. Bocce court usage is free for residents with valid ID and $5 for everyone else. Reservations may be made by visiting registration.sterling-heights.net. Learn more about the facility by visiting sterlingheights.gov/2060/Bocce-Barn.

Two-way Plumbrook traffic resumes

STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights announced Oct. 24 on Facebook that bidirectional traffic on Plumbrook Road has resumed from Utica Road to Van Dyke Avenue. Roadwork and other fixes have been taking place along Plumbrook since last spring. And there is still more work to be done. Officials said crews will plant roadside trees and set up a new mast arm traffic signal at the Plumbrook-17 Mile Road intersection this fall, and more streetlights will be installed in the winter. The city also plans to paint defined bike lanes along Plumbrook in time for spring 2024. Keep updated on road construction news by visiting Sterling Heights’ Cone Zone page at sterlingheights.gov/1039/Road-Projects or by calling (586) 446-2720.

City prepares for Veterans Day event STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights is inviting local veterans and their supporters to a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road. The event’s keynote speaker will be retired Brig. Gen. Doug “Odie” Slocum, who previously was the 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base’s commanding general. Other veterans will speak at the event too, and the Sterling Heights Police Honor Guard will give a 21gun salute. The Stevenson High School choir will perform, and the event will end with lunch and cupcakes. In a statement, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said the event gives the city a chance to show its thankfulness for local veterans. “Their sacrifices inspire us, and we stand united to show our support for these heroes, past and present, who have fought for our freedom,” Taylor said. Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting sterlingheights.gov or by calling (586) 446-2489.

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students. “There’s been a lot of great examples in our career fairs where we’ve seen amazing female leaders present,” Siegle said. “So they’re seeing great women in leadership.” The school also offers flexible programs. Siegle said this enables women, as well as men, to balance school, work, family and other obligations. She said that studies have shown that, especially for women in the workforce who do balance many different obligations, that flexible scheduling is very important to them. She said that the school offers instruction in a variety of ways, including in person, online and a hybrid format. “That flexibility has been very important for our students so that they don’t have to compromise the quality they deserve for the flexibility they need,” said Siegle. Tiffany LeDonne-Smith, a graduate of Oakland University and an advisor for the OU business program, founded a mentoring program for women in business. She said she noticed when she started working at the university in 2017 that there were many female students in the business program, but no support services for them specifically. After getting some feedback, LeDonne-Smith was able to determine that the students “overSee WOMEN on page 12A

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She said that if you spend a lot of time selecting the colors for your rooms and then don’t have good bright lighting at night, the color is going to appear darker than what you had anticipated. She said this can cause a room to feel dark and gloomy, especially if the color is originally part of a darker palette. Lighting can also help to make a space feel larger. To make a space feel larger, you can illuminate a surface, such as a wall or ceiling. According to Pergeau-Dudgeon, homeowners should have a series of plans for their home lighting, including room measurements and ceiling heights. She said to also notate architectural features such as windows and cabinetry, which can impact not only what you want to light, but also how you have to light the space. Kerfoot said the best way to provide effective lighting in a home is with layered lighting. “Layered lighting uses multiple light sources to create the look and light quality you want in a room,” said Kerfoot. This includes general or ambient, task, and accent lighting, as well as natural light. Ambient lighting is the primary lighting source, which is spread evenly throughout each room and often creates the mood. Task lighting provides focused light for specific activities in each room, such as a study lamp, vanity light or a light over the kitchen stove. Accent lighting draws attention to a particular object, such as a painting, sculpture, plant or bookcase. “I’m sure you’ve walked into a room and the light just, like, blasts and it’s really bright and it’s kind of uncomfortable-feeling. That’s not what you want in your home. So, by layering soft lighting and by being very strategic, that’s how you can create, like, a whole mood when people come over or just for yourself throughout the winter and spring (when there is less daylight),” Kerfoot said. Pergeau-Dudgeon said it is important to know what temperature on the Kelvin scale you want your lightbulbs. The Kelvin scale measures See LIGHTING on page 11A

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how warm or cold the bulb appears. An orange color is generally around 2,500-2,700 on the Kelvin scale. A light source that is whiter is around a 3,000 to 3,500 Kelvin temperature. Sometimes people want to simulate true daylight, which a bulb that is 5,000 Kelvin is supposed to do, but the color temperature when you look at it is really blueish and not usually favored in the residential setting, she said. “You want to pay attention to creating a well-balanced lighting plan and noticing the color temperature of the lights that you would prefer and keeping it consistent throughout the house,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. “You don’t want one lamp on one side of the room to be this 2,700 Kelvin and then you go over to the other side and it’s 5,000 Kelvin, so one looks blue and one looks orange.” Well-designed lighting blends in naturally with the room design. “In my opinion, the best lighting plans are the ones where you never even think

about the lighting. It’s just there,” said Pergeau-Dudgeon. Pergeau-Dudgeon said research shows that having a well-lit home is beneficial in preventing or coping with seasonal affective disorder. She said that many light fixtures now have settings to change the color of the LED bulbs according to the time of day. This is called tunable lighting, and PergeauDudgeon said it was a big deal at the ALA conference this year. She said that warm lighting helps to stimulate happier moods and conversations. She said another thing to consider is circadian rhythm. She said that, after 10 p.m., she has it on her phone that the light goes down to around 1,800 Kelvin, because you don’t want to be exposed to blue light sources, which are 3,000 and upward on the Kelvin scale, after around that time. People working at night would want to make sure they stay on an internal human clock and are only exposed to red light at night. “I think that having a softer light source in your home and creating a more comfortable space is immediately going to put you at ease, and so when you’re comfortable, you’re going to be a lot less stressed out,” said Kerfoot. “I think that stress is a

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enough for the space. She said it is common for people to pick something that is too small. Some lighting showrooms will allow you to bring a fixture home to make sure it fits the space properly, she said. Many fixtures are the focal points of rooms with dramatic and beautiful designs that almost feel “sculptural,” which is what Regina Andrew is known for, Kerfoot said. “It’s like you get two things for one purchase. It’s something beautiful that you can enjoy when the lights are off during the daytime and you can enjoy the daylight, but then once you turn it on in the evening, it just completely changes your space,” Kerfoot said. Pergeau-Dudgeon urges people to go to ALA-certified lighting showrooms. She said that by purchasing products from a lighting showroom, you will get better-quality lighting and have someone to help guide you through the process. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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one in their personal life who works in that industry and I also think it’s just beneficial to have … women helping women through navigating that college to career transition.” Siegle said Walsh College has a proud history of educating women and in shaping the college in the institution it is today. She boasted that the school’s faculty and administrative staff is at least 50% women. “I look at business as a way to have contribution and impact in the world, and I think that as business has grown and become more global and more technologically savvy it’s more accessible and inclusive,” said Siegle. “I’ve always seen women be very successful in business … but there’s such an incredible power that we have to make an impact in the world and to change and to be in contribution for that, and I think there’s a heart and soul for that. So, I think it’s a beautiful thing when you see a woman saying, ‘Well, I stepped in to fill a need in business.’ … So I think there’s problems that we see in the world that we want to help solve that maybe our unique and inclusive perspective can bring.” She said women can add a “rich” dimension to leadership roles. Women can make contributions, lead teams and making an impact in a way that brings great empa-

Walsh College is also looking at partnering with companies that have grant opportunities for minority- or women-owned businesses. Siegle said that she recently gave a presentation to the society of human resources professionals and noted that there were more women than men there. She said it was probably about 70% women. “There’s a creativity and an innovation that women have because of the experiences they’ve had that anybody from a different population would bring. So it’s really nice to see women saying, ‘Hey, maybe there’s a better way to try this,’ or ‘Have you thought about it from this angle?’ and that brings such rich diversity of creativity, and I also think with jobs being so accessible to commuting and to hybrid work it’s probably opened up a lot of things that may have been limitations before,” said Siegle.

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the 18 miles we’ve rebuilt since 2016, the additional lane between Eight Mile Road and 12 Mile Road is a general use lane, which has no restrictions on number of occupants or time, so a solo driver can use it 24/7. The left lane between 12 Mile and South Boulevard will be a high-occupancy lane between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.” Morosi added that research indicates the lane should reduce traffic and accident rates. “It also should improve capacity, which will reduce traffic and travel times,” said Morosi. “During the study phase, we did extensive crash history studies, and the majority of the incidents on this stretch in terms of crashes occurred during dry conditions, and the majority were rear-end collisions, which indicated a capacity problem. In other words, we had too much traffic for only three lanes in each direction. When we looked at other ways to improve safety, the HOV lane we saw in other states, an HOV lane encouraged carpooling during high travel times, which improves capacity issues

and cars driving too close to each other.” Motorcycles, transit buses, first responders and emergency vehicles are exempt from occupant requirements. Lt. Mike Shaw, the public information officer for the Michigan State Police, wants drivers to know that this shouldn’t adversely affect anyone’s commute, and he thinks drivers simply need to be aware of the new rules. “People can be stopped as of this week,” he said Oct. 27. “We will be patrolling as we always do. … We’ve never had a highoccupancy lane, so if we have one, it’s obviously going to mean at least somewhat of an uptick in violations. … Just pay attention and mind the signs and other notifications.” That portion of I-75 is patrolled both by the Michigan State Police and some of the municipalities it runs through. Sgt. Ben Hancock of the Troy Police Department said in an email that “during peak hours of 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m., only vehicles with two or more occupants can use the lane. In addition, motorcycles, buses and emergency response vehicles can use the lane at any time. During off-peak hours the high occupancy lane is treated as any other lane on the freeway. … A high-occupancySee I-75 on page 17A

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enous people being here,” she said. The new marker also gives fresh details about the Holcombe Beach site. The sign says an Indigenous group of peoples called the Anishinaabek — which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi peoples — consider the Holcombe Beach settlers to be among “the Ancestors.” The marker credits “avocational archaeologist” Jerry DeVisscher for finding artifacts in the vicinity in 1960 and adds that, by 1961, archeologists from the University of Michigan followed up with excavation work. The “Holcombe” name reportedly comes from the Holcombe Sod Farm that had been the site of the dig. The updated marker said some Ancestors lived “on a sandy ridge” and wielded tools such as spearpoints and stone knives. Researchers also discovered a caribou bone, which suggested that the Ancestors had hunted those animals. “Later, research determined that the lake associated with the beach ridge was gone well before people left the tools and bone that identify the site as one of the oldest in Michigan,” the marker sign adds. During the sign unveiling, Michigan

Historical Commission President Brian James Egen said his organization oversees the marker program, which he said has installed almost 1,800 markers that are designed to educate and inspire. “Each of these markers tell a small but significant portion of our state’s past, in this case extending thousands of years back,” he said. “When viewed collectively as a whole, they provide a redolent mosaic of the Great Lakes State.” According to Sterling Heights Historical Commission Chair Bryan Wojciechowski, the process to update the marker started almost two years ago, and he praised the results for offering “a more comprehensive and inclusive narrative.” “It is important to remember that, in time, future generations may gain even deeper insights, and our current knowledge might be expanded or even corrected,” he explained. “That is the nature of history — ever fluid and ever changing.” Wojciechowski added that pictures of the Holcombe excavation will be part of an exhibit at the Sterling Heights Community Center in November for National Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about the Holcombe Beach site by visiting www.sterlingheights. gov/654/Prehistoric-History.

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lane violation is a civil infraction with a fine of $135 (2 points) and $195 (2 points) for a commercial motor vehicle.” The implementation of the high-occupancy-lane was always intended to begin following the completion of the I-75 rehabilitation project. “The whole I-75 reconstruction project was about $1 billion, and these (high-occupancy lane) costs were part of that project,” said Morosi. “It rebuilt over 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, modernized interchanges at Big Beaver, 14 Mile Road, 12 Mile Road, and constructed a new braid ramp with I-696, and built a 4-mile-long drainage tunnel.” He added that some other portions of the refurbishment project were put in place to complement the high-occupancy lanes. “We rehabilitated a carpool lot at the Adams Road exit route near the top of the changed portion of I-75. There are two new lots at 12 Mile Road, near the I-75 interchange there,” said Morosi. Morosi said drivers simply need to become acquainted with the new rules and that

the rules are clearly marked for people to see prior to entering each end of the designated area. “Some people are confused because of the high-occupancy lanes having designated times,” he said. “The two or more occupants have to be human occupants, so no pets or cardboard cutouts. Besides the designated hours around rush hours during the week, that lane can be used by solo drivers without the risk of citation. Close to 70% of the time it is still usable as a solo-use lane. … They will be marked with diamonds on the lanes and some signage on the side of the road. That’s the national signage to mark such lanes.” Morosi admitted that there has been some skepticism about the high-occupancy lanes being used in Michigan, but he believes that drivers will come to appreciate them after they see the benefits. “Anything that’s new will come with some trepidation and skepticism,” he said. “We acknowledge that. That was the case when we built the flex route on M-23, near Ann Arbor, and complaints there have faded. Given time, these new methods generally work very, very well and improve safety.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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STERLING HEIGHTS — When Warren Consolidated Schools Career Prep Center metal technology paraprofessional Joey Shumar played taps on the trumpet, it was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices of our U.S. military veterans. “My father and half of my relatives have served,” Shumar said. “I am thankful for what the veterans have done for us.” Shumar was among the staff and students who gathered with local veterans around the school’s outdoor flagpole Nov. 2 for the Career Prep Center’s 18th annual Veterans Day celebration. Veterans Day, held annually Nov. 11, is a federal holiday in the U.S. observed to honor veterans of the armed forces. The event began with a flag raising ceremony. Cadet Master Sgt. Genevieve Jones, a junior, and her sister, Cadet Senior Airman Camryn Jones, a sophomore, presented an American flag to members of the Polish League of American Veterans Post No. 169 Honor Guard, who then raised Old Glory. The Joneses — whose grandfather was present — are in the school’s Civil Air Patrol detachment, which is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Patriotic music then filled the air when “The Star-Spangled Banner” played from junior Firas Khaldi on trumpet and senior Sama Khalid on snare drum. After a moment of silence, Career Prep Center computer programming teacher David LeDuc took to the podium to pay homage to the several U.S. veterans who saved him as a toddler while in a Vietnamese orphanage. LeDuc was born “sometime in 1973,” during the Vietnam War, and placed in the

ABOVE: The culinary arts students prepared a meal for the military veterans to thank them for their service. Some of the veterans were family members of the students. Pictured above, a group of military veterans share stories with each other during brunch. LEFT: The Veterans Day event Nov. 2 at the Career Prep Center included a flag raising ceremony. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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provided additional information in a press release. It identified the arrestee as Angel Antonio Andujar-Ruiz, 33, from Tampa, Florida. “He has an extensive violent criminal history out of Florida, with at least one conviction of assault with intent to murder,” the press release states. “It is believed he came to Michigan with only the intent of carrying out this violent crime.” Shelby Township police said that the incident does not appear to be random. During an Oct. 25 arraignment before Judge Douglas Shepherd in Shelby Township 41-A District Court, Andujar-Ruiz was

charged with three counts of weapons felony firearm as well as one count each of carjacking, conspiracy to commit carjacking, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, torture, unlawful imprisonment, conspiracy to commit unlawful imprisonment, first-degree home invasion, and conspiracy to commit first-degree home invasion. According to Macomb County prosecutors, several of the charges — including carjacking, armed robbery and torture — are felonies that can bring a life sentence, if found guilty. Shepherd denied the defendant bond. The MiCOURT database says Andujar-Ruiz is expected to appear back in court on Nov. 7 for a probable cause conference and then on Nov. 13 for a preliminary examination. No attorney was listed for Andujar-Ruiz at

press time. Shelby Township police added that the investigation is “extremely complex” and involves multiple search warrants. Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide thanked Shelby Township Police Detective Lt. Terry Hogan and his team for their work on the case, as well as several law enforcement agencies for their help. Those agencies included the Sterling Heights, Clinton Township and Roseville police departments, as well as the FBI, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Our flawed justice system once again released a career violent criminal, which offered him the opportunity to continue these heinous crimes,” Shelide said in a prepared statement. “This was preventable.” In a prepared statement, Macomb

County Prosecutor Peter Lucido also thanked the Shelby Township and Sterling Heights police departments for their work. “My office is dedicated to delivering justice for the victim and holding the suspect accountable for his actions,” Lucido added. Shelby Township police said they are still looking for three more suspects who reportedly had fled. Anyone who has more information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Shelby Township Police Department by calling (586) 731-2121. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

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In an Oct. 23 statement on the UAW website, the union explained its reasoning for having the SHAP workers join the strike. “Despite having the highest revenue, the highest profits (North American and global), the highest profit margins, and the most cash in reserve, Stellantis lags behind both Ford and General Motors in addressing the demands of their UAW workforce,” the statement said.

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On Oct. 28, news emerged of a tentative agreement between the UAW and Stellantis. In a video posted that same day, UAW Vice President Rich Boyer said Stellantis agreed to 25% general wage increases over the deal’s duration, which lasts through April 2028. “And with COLA (cost-of-living adjustments), we expect that top rate to increase by over 30%, to above $40 an hour,” Boyer said. “Our starting rate will raise 67%. Some of our lower-tier members at Mopar will see an immediate 76% raise upon ratification. … At ratification, Stellantis workers will receive an immediate 11% wage increase.” A UAW press release expounded on other aspects of the deal. “The agreement reinstates major benefits lost during the Great Recession, including Cost-of-Living Allowances and a three-year Wage Progression, as well as killing divisive wage tiers in the union,” the UAW said. “It improves retirement for current retirees, those workers with pensions, and those who have 401(k) plans. Like the Ford agreement, the Stellantis deal includes a right to strike over plant closures. It also includes a right to strike over product and investment commitments, a historic first for the union.” According to the UAW, its workers will go back on the job at Stellantis while the tentative agreement undergoes the steps aiming toward ratification. Representatives from UAW Local 1700 did not respond for direct comment by press time. In a press release, Stellantis North Amer-

ica Chief Operating Officer Mark Stewart thanked negotiating teams for the achievement. “We look forward to welcoming our 43,000 employees back to work and resuming operations to serve our customers and execute our Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan to maintain Stellantis’ position at the forefront of innovation,” Stewart said. On Oct. 30, Mayor Michael Taylor called the tentative agreement with Stellantis “great news” in a text message. “I’m very happy that this is resolved and congratulate both the UAW and Stellantis on reaching an agreement,” he said. “It’s important to the health of our city and local economy to have the plants operating at full capacity.” Sterling Heights senior economic development adviser Luke Bonner also commented on the deal and what the UAW’s efforts to increase wages could mean for the local economy. ”Bringing more money into the pockets of people who are going to spend it around Sterling Heights is a great thing,” Bonner said. Besides the Stellantis deal, the UAW also reportedly reached tentative deals with Ford and GM in October.

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orphanage as an infant. David LeDuc is his adoptive name, but his birth name is Le Den Tuan. “My biological mom was probably a young woman who could not keep me safe during wartime,” LeDuc said. “Most surrounding villages around Saigon were decimated or destroyed.” While conducting genetics testing through 23andMe, LeDuc discovered he is 50% Chinese on his biological father’s side and 50% southeast Asian on his biological mother’s side. “That probably made my biological dad a Chinese soldier helping North Vietnam,” he reflected. “Regardless of my genetic makeup, all the children in the orphanages in Saigon were at high risk.” During his speech, LeDuc said that in early 1975, the U.S. and several other Western countries started a rescue mission called Operation Babylift. “This controversial operation involved removing babies, infants, toddlers and young children from their home country of Vietnam and placing them with families in North America, Europe, and Australia,” he said.

“Throughout April 1975, 3,000 children were rescued through Operation Babylift. Unfortunately, on the third day of Operation Babylift, one of the planes full of children and adults rescuing them crashed with very few survivors. Despite the tragedy, the operation continued throughout April. The last planes full of children left Saigon on April 27. I was on one of those planes.” The young child arrived in America in the early morning hours of April 28, 1975, just two days before South Vietnam fell to communism. “From the reports I have read, those children left in my orphanage and other orphanages were relocated to nearby villages, hoping to be spared. Unfortunately, most were not,” he said. Although he wasn’t in good physical shape at the time and had issues with his lungs, LeDuc credits his adoptive parents and Western medicine for restoring his health. So what does Veterans Day mean to LeDuc? “Everything. I would not be here without the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to rescue as many children as they could from orphanages. They are the ones that got me here and allowed me to start living the American Dream. Without them, I know my chances of survival in Vietnam

were very low,” he said. “Veterans Day is a day to thank the military men and women who served America. Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the many blessings and opportunities that America has afforded us,” LeDuc said. “Students, I ask you never to pass up the chance to say ‘thank you’ to those who serve. Do this whenever you can, not just on Veterans Day.” LeDuc and his wife have seven children. LeDuc has been at the Career Prep Center for two years. Prior to that, he taught middle school social studies, and social studies in the Waterford School District. “One of my goals was to show my students what a remarkable country America is,” he said. “I accomplished this by teaching American history and telling students how I was rescued from Vietnam, became a citizen, and have lived the American Dream many times.” Career Prep Center Principal Carlie McClenathan also shared her thoughts with the crowd. “Thank you to all of our special guests here today,” she said. “We’re appreciative of your service to our country and honored that you could join us today.” After the ceremony, everyone went inside for a buffet prepared by the culinary arts students. The meal included a French toast

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SALVATION ARMY LAUNCHES CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

METRO DETROIT — The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit has launched its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to fundraise for social programs that support metro Detroiters in dire need, according to a press release. The nonprofit has set a $7.9 million fundraising goal for the 2023 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign to help support communities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. The campaign’s theme is “Love Beyond Christmas.” “The Salvation Army is calling on metro Detroiters to help the nonprofit spread hope and love to the community’s most vulnerable not just during the season of giving but all year long,” the release states. “The campaign underscores the importance of aiding neighbors in need who may be without necessities like food and shelter during the Christmas season and beyond.” With the rising cost of living, economic insecurity and inflation, families in metro Detroit are facing financial uncertainty, according to Maj. Toni Dorrell, who is the general secretary and metro Detroit area commander for the Salvation Army. “Some may lack proper shelter, a warm meal or may even be choosing between paying rent and buying presents this Christmas,” Dorrell stated in the release. “We owe it to our neighbors in need to come together and lend a helping hand when times get tough. When you give to The Salvation Army, your donation makes it possible for us to help our community’s most vulnerable 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.” For more information, visit sametrodetroit.org.

ROYAL OAK — Stagecrafters will be presenting its production of “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” Nov. 3-19 at the Baldwin Theatre, 415 S. Lafayette Ave. in Royal Oak. According to a press release, the musical tells the story of various people who live in a trailer park. “People should go see any production of this show because it is nostalgic, unexpected and funny. It’s just great entertainment,” Director Kathryn Stewart said in a press release. Tickets to the show cost $25, plus a $3 service fee, on Thursdays. For shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, tickets cost $35 plus a $3 fee. For more information, visit stagecrafters.org.

State launches new auction website for surplus sales

STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has launched a new online auction website for surplus sales, Michigan.gov/MiBid. The department said in a press release that the new MiBid site offers users an improved bidding experience, up-to-date security features, additional payer options, and enhanced bidder confidentiality. The site is integrated with the State of Michigan MiLogin portal, which provides a secure, single point of access to many state services. The MiBid auction site is open to everyone, including local governments. While auction items are publicly viewable online at Michigan.gov/MiBid, anyone wanting to place a bid will need to create a free MiLogin profile. Users who already have a MiLogin profile to access other state services are ready to go. DTMB’s state surplus team works with state agencies to sell state surplus property and confiscated property for the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State Police and the federal Transportation Security Administration. Office furniture, vehicles, specialized equipment and electronic equipment are among the items available for bid. Bidders with questions can email DTMB-Surplus@Michigan.gov. Additional information about DTMB’s surplus program, including monthly in-person sales, can be found online at Michigan.gov/Surplus.

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Man’s self-touching blamed on rash

STERLING HEIGHTS — A man was accused of putting his hand down his pants and fondling himself while strolling around in Walmart at 44575 Mound Road Oct. 8. The caller reportedly worked in another store and said the man had allegedly exposed himself before. Police said they talked to the man, who reportedly said he had jock itch, and police told him to be considerate of other nearby people if he needs to scratch. Police added that store staff kept an eye on the man but “had no issues with him.”

Ironing board blamed for jammed door scare

Once the pursuit reached dangerous rates of speed, the chase was terminated, but a short time later, the suspect was located in his vehicle by Warren police. Another car chase ensued. A Michigan State Police helicopter was able to spot the suspect and follow him, and the suspect attempted to flee the scene on foot in Detroit. After a short foot chase, the suspect reportedly was apprehended by Eastpointe and Warren officers. The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Officer was determining appropriate charges. Eastpointe police said that the suspect also discarded a firearm while fleeing officers, which was subsequently recovered. The suspect was to be arraigned at the 38th District Court.

STERLING HEIGHTS — After midnight Oct. 8, a resident along Schoenherr Road, south of 19 Mile Road, told police he suspected something suspicious after he tried to open his mother’s bedroom door but couldn’t get inside due to it reportedly being “forcefully pushed shut.” The mother was reportedly away, and nobody was supposed to be staying there. Police used a K-9 to investigate, and the dog reportedly detected a human odor by the bedroom door. But once police managed to make their way inside, all they reportedly found was an ironing board that had fallen off the door. Officers concluded that nothing suspicious had happened.

Suspect steals minibike

Clerk confronts suspect over condom theft

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department’s dispatch center received two calls reporting a possible drunken driver in the area of 25 Mile and Mound roads at 11:23 p.m. Sept. 30. Officers located the vehicle in the area and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle continued to drive and turned onto a side street. The vehicle then pulled into a driveway and into a garage. Officers got out and spoke to the driver of the vehicle while he was in his garage. Upon talking to the driver, the officer noticed that the driver had slow, slurred speech. The officer then had the driver perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test. The driver reportedly refused to take it, at which point he was placed under arrest for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The driver was then transported to the Police Department, at which point a search warrant was completed for a blood draw of the driver to determine his blood alcohol content.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A woman allegedly tried to conceal and steal a Trojan Magnum condom in her purse Oct. 6 at the 7-Eleven at 4191 15 Mile Road, police said. This allegedly prompted the store clerk to confront the suspect in the parking lot, and that reportedly led to the suspect’s purse strap breaking. Police reviewed surveillance footage and said the store didn’t want to press charges but wanted the stolen item back or paid for. The suspect reportedly purchased the condom, and her purse was returned.

Driver arrested

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, Eastpointe officers conducted a traffic stop at Eight Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue at around 11:15 p.m. Oct. 7. A driver was found to have two valid warrants for his arrest, but he refused to exit the vehicle when instructed to do so and resisted when officers tried to extract him from his vehicle. At one point, the suspect reportedly tried to take an officer’s Taser. After a brief struggle, the officer was able to retain possession of the Taser, but the suspect managed to put the vehicle in drive and flee the scene, leading to a vehicle pursuit.

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, an armed robbery occurred in the alley near Nine Mile Road and Gascony Avenue at around 10 a.m. Oct. 15. The suspect stopped the victim while the victim was riding a minibike and held the victim at gunpoint with a black pistol. The suspect ordered the victim to give him the minibike. The victim complied, and the suspect fled on the bike. The investigation was ongoing.

Driver doesn’t pull over for officers

Driver found sleeping in vehicle with beer in console

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11:59 p.m. Oct. 7, officers were dispatched to the area of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue on reports that a driver was passed out

in his vehicle in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers observed the vehicle in the middle of the road with a driver who appeared to be sleeping. A container of beer was visible in the center console, police said. Officers were able to wake the driver up, at which point he was very confused. A strong smell of alcohol was coming from the vehicle, police said. Officers then had the driver exit the vehicle, at which point he was placed through field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test, which he reportedly refused to take. The driver was then arrested for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the Police Department and a search warrant was completed for a blood draw to determine his blood alcohol content.

Drunken driver gets into crash

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the area of 23 Mile and Hayes roads for a vehicle crash at 11:19 p.m. Oct. 7. Upon arrival, officers spoke with both drivers of the vehicles to determine what had happened. While talking to one of the drivers, officers observed her eyes to be bloodshot and her speech to be slurred, according to the police report. Officers then had her perform field sobriety tests. After completing field sobriety tests, she was offered and agreed to take a preliminary breath test, with the results being 0.141% blood alcohol content. The driver was then placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated.

Larceny reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:21 p.m. on Oct 6, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day at a business in the 31000 block of Harper Avenue. Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the caller and victim, a 36-year-old woman, who stated a man who entered at 12:04 p.m. allegedly stole her purse from the employee office. The man was using the ATM next to the office and allegedly entered the office, taking the purse before leaving at 12:06 p.m. The woman stated he walked toward 13 Mile Road. She stated the items in the purse included her debit cards, store keys, car keys and other items. The officer advised the woman to cancel her debit cards, which she stated she already did. The officer asked if there was anything trackable in the purse and there was not. The woman stated she called the ATM machine company for any information, but they would not disclose anything. The officer asked if the woman could get a copy of the surveillance footage and she advised loss prevention would need to come to the store. The officer advised the woman to have them do that so detectives could follow up. The officer checked the area and did not find the man.

Identity theft reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:12 p.m. on Oct. 10, a report was made about a claim of identity theft that occurred on Oct. 9 in the 20000 block of 10 Mile Road. The victim, a 44-year-old man, came into the police station and stated he wanted to report a case of identity theft along with $800 that was stolen from his checking account. He stated that sometime after 9 p.m. on Oct. 9 his phone was hacked by an unknown person and $800 was transferred from his checking account to an unknown party in San Francisco. When he woke up on Oct. 10, he was unable to access his phone. He took it to the store where they said his SIM card had been compromised. The store issued him a new SIM card and secured his phone with new passcodes. When the man accessed his phone and checked his credit, he reportedly saw two hard inquiries on his credit report overnight. The man did not have credit or bank statements to turn over to the police at the time.

Police recover stolen vehicle used to commit crime

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — When police were called to the 2200 block of Stanhope Street at 5:30 a.m. Oct. 20 about an attempted vehicle theft within the last five to seven minutes, they said they saw a dark-colored Kia speeding on Littlestone Road around Arthur Street. Police said they tried to catch up to the vehicle but were unable to do so. However, they continued to scour the area for it, soon locating it parked, unoccupied, at an apartment complex in Harper Woods. According to a police report, officers discovered that the hood was still “very warm,” which meant it had been driven recently. Police determined that the vehicle had been stolen from Grosse Pointe Farms — damage to the ignition was visible — and it had been used in a breaking and entering in Grosse Pointe City. The case was under investigation.

Man arrested on felony warrant

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police arrested a 40-year-old Detroit man at Pier Park at around 10:05 p.m. Oct. 4 after he tried to enter the residents-only park. According to a police report, the man claimed he was en route to his brother’s apartment, which he insisted was in the park, even pointing toward what he believed was the correct building. Police told the man this was a municipal park, not an apartment complex, but the man insisted he had been there earlier and needed to return. Police checked the man’s identification and discovered he was wanted on a felony bench warrant for a probation violation out of 3rd Circuit Court in Detroit for carrying a concealed weapon. The man was arrested on the warrant.

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