11/8/23 Warren Weekly

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RETIREMENT PARTY HELD FOR OUTGOING WARREN MAYOR, SUCCESSOR TO BE ELECTED NOV. 7

BY MARIA ALLARD

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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 cer-

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Several hundred supporters and well-wishers gathered in the Larsa Palace Banquet Center on Old 13 Mile Road Nov. 2 for Warren Mayor James Fouts’ retirement party after more than 43 years as an elected official. Fouts served 16 years as mayor and 27 years on the Warren City Council. “I never thought I would be mayor,” Fouts said. “I never thought I would be a councilman.” Fouts started his professional career as an educator teaching government, history and driver’s education in the Warren Consolidated School District, and his entry into politics was initially uneventful. “I ran for state rep three times and lost three times,” Fouts said. “My mother said, ‘Find another office.’” LIBRAR on page 12A In 1981, Fouts found another office and ran for Warren City Council.

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ELECTION COVERAGE:

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The Nov. 8 edition of the Warren Weekly went to press before the election on Nov. 7. Check candgnews.com and the Nov. 22 issue for local elections coverage.

Jim Fouts served 16 years as Warren’s mayor and 27 years on the City Council. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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