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Warren receives opioid settlement CITY LOOKS FOR IMPACTFUL WAYS TO SPEND IT BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

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ABOVE: Autorama will be held at Huntington Place, in Detroit, from noon to 10 p.m. Feb. 24; from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 25; and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Photo provided by Detroit Autorama

TOP: Henry Ruiz, of Warren, will display his 1968 Plymouth Road Runner at Autorama this year. Ruiz, 70, has wanted a Road Runner since he was in high school.

DETROIT/WARREN — Honk your horns: This year’s annual Detroit Autorama is celebrating a milestone. The famed car show will commemorate its 70th anniversary when it kicks into gear Feb. 24-26 at Detroit’s Huntington Place. Throughout the weekend, more than 800 custom-built cars and trucks, hotrods and motorcycles from the U.S. and around the world, including New Zealand, will be showcased. Autorama is produced by Championship Auto Shows, hosted by the Michigan Hot Rod Association, sponsored by Meguiar’s and presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts. See AUTORAMA on page 12A

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WARREN — The city of Warren recently received its first payment from the opioid settlement of $567.383.61. Attorneys general around the country joined forces to go after the prescription drug companies that produce opioids, which include oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine, and methadone. “These companies had to pay billions of dollars to our (United States) government because they failed to inform the public, these medications were addictive. They encouraged doctors to push it and gave rewards for such (behavior),” said Warren Mayor James Fouts. “They did everything they could to basically get people addicted to opioids. That created a problem because opioids cost money. “Then when people were fully addicted and they couldn’t spend any more money, then they had to go to the open market for heroin. And if heroin wasn’t bad enough then it was laced with fentanyl,” Fouts said. Warren joins cities around the state, region and country that are receiving an opioid settlement from these large pharmaceutical companies. In terms of the settlement awarded to the city of Warren, “They haven’t given us a specific figure,” said Fouts. “We are going to get incremental checks on a yearly basis for the next 18 years. We are going to get another check this year for more than $100,000 this year, making this year’s settlement closer to $700,000.” According to the mayor, 500,000 people have died of opioid overdoses in the U.S. since 1999. An estimated 93,000 died of opioid

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Parents alerted after students eat edibles at Carter Middle School BY MARIA ALLARD AND GENA JOHNSON allard@candgnews.com, gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — A 13-year-old student from Lois E. Carter Middle School got an ambulance ride to the hospital for observation on Feb. 6 after she reportedly consumed a cookie that contained THC. Parents in the Warren Consolidated Schools district later received a letter from the superintendent reminding them to be mindful of what substances their children have access to at home. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, tetrahydrocannabinol is the substance that’s primarily responsible for the effects of marijuana on a person’s mental state. “It was a low priority,” said Warren Fire Commissioner Wilburt Skip McAdams. “It was a Priority 3, which means it was not life-threatening. She had an upset stomach, was not vomiting, and there was no loss of consciousness. She was not rushed to the hospital. EMS traveled via normal traffic.” McAdams said the call came in at 10:34 a.m. and that paramedics were on the scene at 10:42 a.m. “We were at the hospital at 10:56 a.m.,” McAdams said. “There was very little care given to the patient by EMS because there was no life-threatening illness.” “The patient was quoted as saying she was ‘feeling a little different,’” McAdams said. A school official accompanied the teen to the hospital and was transported back to the school by EMS. See EDIBLES on page 25A

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overdoses in 2020 alone. Figures for Warren were not available. According to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s website, the money is distributed in the following manner: “Each state’s share of the funding has been determined by agreement among the states using a formula that takes into account the population of the state along with the impact of the crisis on the state — the number of overdose deaths, the number of residents with substance use disorder, and the number of opioids prescribed.“ When asked what companies were involved in the settlement, Fouts said, “The

settlement check is from a wide variety of companies, I don’t think they (the law firm) identified companies, they just say settlement.” According to the mayor, at least 70% of the settlement funds must be used for programs that address substance abuse and embody the following principles: Spend the money to save lives; use evidence to guide spending; invest in youth prevention; focus on equality; and develop a fair and transparent process. The mayor said he would like to see some of the money go to the following organizations: the 37th District Court drug court program, Families Against Narcotics, Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., Eastside Alano Club (Alcoholics Anonymous) and Ask the Messengers.

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This echoes the sentiments of some of the members of the Warren City Council, as well as some members of the community. The mayor and City Council have had a contentious relationship; however, on this matter, they appear to be in agreement. City Council Secretary Mindy Moore said she would like to see continued and expanded use of NARCAN kits. “When the firefighters go to a scene and give NARCAN to someone, that is perhaps ODing (overdosing). They leave a package there that contains NARCAN and other information so the family would have that readily available in case of an OD emergency,” said Moore. Moore is currently investigating the feasibility of putting NARCAN dispensers in high schools. She said she is discussing this

with school boards and state officials to see if that is something the city could do. In addition, Moore said, “I would like expanding the drug court because they do some really good work.” Warren City Council President and Mayor Pro Tem Patrick Green said, “I want to see it (the opioid settlement funds) spent in the city’s drug court. Helping people there. We’re looking at what is the best impact for those who are impacted by drug addiction and the opioid crisis.” Warren resident Michael Howard said, “It is my hope and wish that when looking at what to do with the settlement funds we look at organizations like FAN and Hope not Handcuffs. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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The Women of Warren celebrate Galentine’s Day and Black History Month: (left to right) Judge Teri Lynn Dennings, Bonsitu Kitabu-Gaviglio, Christina Hines, Jackie Kelly and Heather Zielinski.

Women of Warren celebrate Galentine’s Day, Black History Month WARREN — The Women of Warren celebrated their 2nd annual Galentine’s Day event and Black History Month on Feb.13 by focusing on women’s empowerment. The event celebrated several accomplished Black women in the Warren community, which included Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Teri Lynn Dennings, Deputy Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union Bonsitu KitabaGaviglio, and Jackie Kelly, a retired United Auto Workers recording secretary and member of the Women of Warren group. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, the state’s first Black woman Supreme Court justice, recorded a special video message for the group in which she said, “As women, we have all faced an uneven playing field at one time or another, and for women of color, even more so. But the way ahead is exactly what Women of Warren is doing: empowering other women, advancing their interests, and helping women find opportunities to make a contribution to their communities. I draw strength from organizations like this because you celebrate the gifts of others.” The Women of Warren started in 2021 and is a nonpartisan group open to women who serve in any leadership role, live in Warren and have a stake in the community and its future. Galentine’s Day, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is a “day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends,” or as the name suggests “gals,” celebrating their friendships with other women. It is celebrated on Feb. 13, the day before Valentine’s Day. As Galentine’s Day tradition would have it and according to Nielsen Media Research, the word Galentine’s Day was first penned by writer and actress Amy Poehler in a February 2010 episode of the NBC comedy “Parks and Recreation.” Since then, the word has become part of the American lexicon, and Galentine’s Day is celebrated by millions of women each year.

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WARREN — Tickets are on sale for White Boy Rick’s “The Real Story,” which is scheduled for 8 p.m. March 18 at the Andiamo Showroom, located at 7096 E. 14 Mile Road. Richard Wershe Jr., better known as White Boy Rick, will join journalist Charlie LeDuff on stage for a one-on-one event to tell the story of his life before, during and after prison. Wershe was a former American drug trafficker, which led to his arrest at age 17 for drug possession. Audience members can ask questions during the evening, and guests will be able to purchase a meet-and-greet package. Tickets can be purchased at andiamoshowroom.com, through Ticketmaster or by calling the Andiamo box office at (586) 268-3200.

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WARREN — After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, leaving more than 41,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, Warren mayor James Fouts wants to help and is seeking support in his Earthquake Relief Drive. “I am volunteering to collect new/gently used clean blankets, overcoats/coats, gloves, scarves, beanies, new, never-worn underclothing, and warm clothing items to send to Turkey and Syria,” Fouts said. “I will also donate a personal check of $1,000. I encourage other mayors in the metro area to do the same!” Items can be dropped off at the Mayor’s Office from Feb. 13 to March 13. The office is located on the second floor at Warren City Hall, Mayor’s Office, 1 City Square, Suite 215, Warren, MI 48093. “I encourage others to donate whatever they can, as this is the most devastating earthquake in nearly a century!” said Fouts. “Imagine small children being dug out of rubble, as well as old people and babies trapped outside in cold frigid weather without warm clothing and protection!”

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ANNUAL CAREER PREP CENTER PROGRAM SHOWCASE WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — In recognition of National Career and Technical Education Month held every February, Warren Consolidated Schools held its annual Career Prep Center (CPC) program showcase Feb. 9. The CPC offers 22 CTE hands-on programs that include graphic design, culinary arts, dental science, building trades, collision repair and more. Students can earn credits required for graduation, industry certifications, work-based learning opportunities and articulated college credit.

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tiators brought the four suspects out of the apartment and (there was a) surrender on the scene without incident,” said Dwyer. “I have to give credit to the officers that were on the scene.” The four defendants are scheduled for a preliminary examination in the 37th District Court on Mar. 21. Phone calls placed to the attorneys representing the suspects were unreturned at press time. Contact Staff Writer Gena Johnson (586) 498-1069.

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WHITMER BRINGS STATE OF THE STATE MESSAGE TO WARREN BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — On the heels of her 2023 State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke to an audience that included retired carpenters, millwrights, firefighters and teachers in Warren on Jan. 27. Among the topics she discussed at the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Banquet Center were efforts to repeal the state tax on pensions and plans to put more money in the pockets of Michiganders. “Twelve years ago Gov. (Richard) Snyder decided that he would pay for extensive business tax cuts on the backs of ours and I do mean all of our retired members,” said Tom Lutz, executive secretary treasurer for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. “When he did that he changed the rules midgame, taking a bite out of the modest fixed incomes that retired middle class people rely on to make ends meet.” Dick Reynolds, a retired carpenter, is among those retirees looking forward to the repeal of taxes on their pensions. “It will help me and my wife plan accordingly because it was a tax that was never put into the equation,” Reynolds said. Whitmer said her plan would ease the burden felt by some Michiganders dealing

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MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College students will see a 4.7% tuition increase next year. At the MCC Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 15, the board voted 5-2 to authorize tuition rates for the fall 2023 through spring/ summer 2024 academic year. The tuition rates will increase 4.7%, with the rate for residents going from $106 per billable contact hour to $111. Even with the increase, college officials maintained that Macomb’s tuition rates are lower than average. Trustees Roseanne DiMaria, Joan Flynn, Katherine Lorenzo, Shelley Vitale and Vincent Viviano voted for the tuition increase. Frank Cusumano and Kristi Dean voted against the measure. “When assessing tuition decisions, our highest priority is the needs of our students, ensuring access and affordability, and offering transformative programs supported by the resources and services that drive student success,” MCC President James O. Sawyer IV, Ed.D, said in a press release. “At the same time, it is a careful balancing act between addressing student needs and maintaining the fiscal soundness and sustainability of the college.”

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LANSING — On Feb. 1, state representatives Lori M. Stone, D-Warren, and Penelope Tsernoglou, D-East Lansing, introduced House Bill No. 4060. The legislation, if passed, would encourage physicians at private practices or urgent care centers to provide information to patients interested in organ, tissue or bone marrow donations. “This legislation would raise awareness for patients to be informed on how to have their name placed on the donor registry,” Stone said in a prepared statement. “The bone marrow, organ and tissue donor registries have declined significantly over the past few years. The bill recognizes the important role trusted medical experts fulfill as a conduit to provide resources, educate and answer questions. This information can help increase the number of donors on Michigan Organ Donor Registry — awareness is key.”

According to school officials, the college is facing lower enrollment driven by changing demographics, continued uncertainty from the pandemic, a robust labor market offering higher wage rates and shifting views about higher education. Inflation also is a factor. In response, Macomb officials are moving to realign the scope and size of the college to ensure the right resources are in place to meet the changing needs of the community. “While this will result in the reduction of expenses, primarily through elimination of positions and reallocating staff to fill missioncritical positions, Macomb will continue to invest to improve student success and to develop programs that connect residents to career pathways that offer long-term labor market resiliency,” the press release states. MCC’s revenue consists of three primary sources tuition, local property taxes and state appropriations. Here is the scope of increase of the 20232024 rates: Resident rates increase from $106 to $111; out-of-district from $198 to $208; out of state/foreign from $252 to $265; affiliate, which are students living in areas not served by a community college district, from $136 to $142; and variable (contract) from $106 to $111. Early college/dual enrollment remained the same at $106. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP/ LANSING — Michigan Veteran Homes is looking for volunteers for its No Member Dies Alone program. Volunteers offer companionship and assistance to veterans who are entering the final stages of life. Acts of kindness such as holding a member’s hand, talking or listening to a veteran, or reading or playing music help each member feel more comfortable and less isolated. MVH provides training for the program, including orientation sessions regarding member privacy regulations, bedside protocol, communication skills and self-care. Opportunities to follow experienced volunteers are offered as well. MVH is the entity that provides day-today operational oversight of the state’s veteran homes on behalf of the Michigan Veterans Facility Authority and is a branch of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. For more information, visit michigan. gov/mvh. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Maxine Butler at butlerm13@michigan.gov or (586) 256-9921. — Maria Allard

Driver charged in fatal crash BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Macomb County prosecutors have charged a Lincoln Park man with five felonies, four involving a motor vehicle and one for possession of a controlled substance, after an alleged drunk driving accident on Jan. 21, which resulted in a man’s death. Demetrius Benson, 35, could face more than 40 years in prison. He appeared by video for arraignment in 37th District Court on Jan. 23 before Judge Michael Chupa and was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death and driving while license suspended causing death, both charges 15-year felonies; attempted carjacking, a five-year felony; operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated — third offense, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison; and possession of Benson a controlled substance, a four-year felony. Chupa set bond at $500,000 cash or surety and ordered Benson to wear a GPS tether and refrain from alcohol and drugs if released on bail. According to the Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido, Benson was allegedly driving westbound on Eight Mile Road when he ran a red light, hitting a car driving south on Groesbeck Highway. The man whose vehicle was hit, Tony Edward Little, 62, of Detroit, was pronounced dead at the hospital. After the collision, Benson fled on foot and allegedly tried to carjack an individual driving a van. During the alleged carjacking attempt, Benson was dragged and run over by the van. “Benson sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized 11 days, starting from Jan. 21, the day of the incident, to Feb. 1, when he was picked up and taken to the Macomb County Jail,” said his attorney, Shawn Coppins. “I suspect he will be in the infirmary and not with the general population.” According to Coppins, the picture initially shown in the media of Benson was taken from his driver’s license where he was seen smiling. He said people had remarked that Benson doesn’t appear to be taking this seriously and pointed out that the photo used was not a booking photo. Lucido stated in a press release that Benson was out on bond from Wayne County for a third-offense operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge. The probable cause conference for Benson set for Jan. 31 was rescheduled to Feb. 21. According to Coppins, it was rescheduled because Benson was hospitalized under 24-hour police guard and because he did not have an opportunity to properly discuss the facts of the case with his client. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1089.

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“We are so thrilled to be celebrating the big 70th anniversary of Detroit Autorama this year. Detroit’s Autorama was the first and is the most revered hot rod custom car show in the country,” said Peter Toundas, president and owner of Championship Auto Shows Inc., producer of Autorama, in a prepared statement. “We are so proud that it all started in Detroit and getting to a milestone like the 70th year is a real reason to celebrate,” Toundas continued. “Autorama attracts a significant amount of national attention to the Motor City and spotlights the important historic role Detroit has played in the world of custom cars and hot rodding.” There is no time to sit idle because so many activities are planned, including the 30th Annual Toy-A-Rama, the Master Builder Award presented by Steele Rubber Products, and the Motor City Mavens 2023 Auto Art Panel Jam and Charity Auction to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. Spectators can meet television’s “Bitchin’ Rides” Dave Kindig from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 24; and hip-hop star Flavor Flav from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25. It’s time to say “Ayy!” as “Happy Days” fans can also mingle with Henry “The Fonz” Winkler, who will be at Autorama all weekend long. The auto tech school Drive One, located in Roseville, will have a special display featuring six cars they have customized and shown over the years in Autorama. Students from the school as well as the Tregembo Family, which owns Drive One, will be on site.

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Several Warren gearheads will display their vintage vehicles in the show, including Henry Ruiz. The 70-year-old is showcasing his 1968 Plymouth Road Runner at Autorama’s Grundy Insurance booth. Ruiz, who works as a union stagehand and assistant sound engineer at the Detroit Opera House, purchased the two-door Plymouth in 2006 from a gentleman who lived in Maryland. “It was in pieces when I first saw it, but it had a lot of potential. It was a totally incomplete race car project,” Ruiz said. “We had a vision. We wanted to build a Hot Wheels-themed vehicle, so it looks like a kid’s toy. It was a six-year project. “It was a dream from high school,” Ruiz said of owning a Road Runner. “We used to go drag racing on Telegraph (Road). My

The following Warren residents and their vehicles are scheduled to be in Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama: Joe Abinader — Toyota Supra. Bill Amsdill — Oldsmobile Cutlass. Gregory Austin — 2019 custom Corvette. Robert Phillips — Chevy pickup. Brennen Schwartz — Chevy Townsman. Edward Sobczyk — Pontiac GTO.

dad’s friend bought a 1968 Hemi Road Runner. I’ve wanted one ever since.” Everything on the Road Runner is hand-fabricated. The color of the Road Runner is known as Tangerine Twist. “When the sun hits it, it just sizzles,” Ruiz said. The car has no backseats, and Ruiz said he “just had the interior done.” “It has electronic fuel injection like the modern cars,” Ruiz said. “It’s powered by 1,600 horsepower. It has a vinyl top.” This will be the second time Ruiz’s Road Runner has been in Autorama. The first time was 10 years ago. “It’s fun. It’s a blast,” Ruiz said. “It attracts a crowd.” The Road Runner can drive up to 161 mph. Because of that, a parachute is attached to the back fender. Ruiz takes his prized possession to all the local car shows and cruises, including the Woodward Dream Cruise and the annual Shorewood Kiwanis Club of St. Clair Shores Harper Charity Cruise. In 2014, he attended EyesOn Design at the Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. And he’s OK with kids starting up the engine to hear it roar. Over the years, the Road Runner has won countless trophies at different car shows. There was a time in which Ruiz had the opportunity to sell the Road Runner, but he changed his mind. “I couldn’t bring myself to do it. It’s a part of me. Everyone knows me and everyone knows this car,” he said. “Cars get into your blood. The car community is very tightknit. People that build stuff with their hands, they tend to migrate together. They’re great guys. There’s definitely women involved also.” Autorama will be held from noon to 10 p.m. Feb. 24; from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 25; and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Feb. 26. For ticket information and a complete list of events, visit autorama.com. Discount tickets are available at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. Huntington Place is located at 1 Washington Blvd., in Detroit. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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METRO DETROIT — For business owners, networking is a great way to build connections and grow professional contacts. As the number of female entrepreneurs rises, networking can be particularly beneficial, as it often creates a culture of women supporting one another in business. In Oakland and Macomb counties, there are many women who have started their own businesses. In one village, the downtown retail area is entirely made up of women-owned businesses. Retail shops in downtown Franklin are 100% woman owned, including many shops and eateries. Madeleine’s French Patisserie is one of the newer additions to downtown Franklin. They have been in business for about a year. “In general, I have found that the town has been very supportive,” Madeleine’s French Patisserie owner and head pastry chef Holly Kaiser said. Since Franklin is a small village, Kaiser said she has had to be creative to attract people to her business. However, collaborating with surrounding businesses has helped bring awareness to Madeleine’s French Patisserie. For instance, the business provides charcuterie orders for Tangerine Wine, which in turn provides the See WOMEN on page 17A

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and Member Experience. Community Choice members will also have access to educational resources that will help them make informed decisions on the best ways to save, borrow and reach simple milestones. “Choice Map is a great resource to help families, couples and individuals plan a life of financial wellness and meet their savings goals,” Myers said. “Most people don’t realize that financial wellness doesn’t necessarily have to do with wealth. It’s about helping everyday people create a comfortable financial plan.” The crux of the plan, Myers added, is about paying yourself first and then making emergency savings and near-term goals a priority. “You have to consciously create a plan to get there,” she said. “Just being aware of where you are today is the first step toward getting to where you want to be.” Participants in Choice Map’s pilot program were encouraged to set near-term goals for themselves. That is one of the reasons that member feedback from the pilot program has been so positive, Myers said. For example, one member set up a target savings by only transferring $5 a week into their fund. Yet that consistent saving added up and, by following the plan, the member had $500

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METRO DETROIT — For those in the market to purchase a home, one of the most important parts of the process is determining what they can afford to pay as a monthly mortgage payment. After crunching the numbers, real estate professionals and mortgage loan officers can help potential buyers figure out what price range they should stay in when making a purchase offer so they avoid a monthly mortgage payment that doesn’t fit their budget. However, despite doing what they thought was their due diligence, many homeowners get an unpleasant surprise after purchasing a home when they learn, months later, that their mortgage payment has been increased. What many homeowners don’t realize is that the taxable value the previous homeowner was paying was based on the year they purchased the home. However, at some point after a home is sold, municipalities conduct a property reassessment to determine the current taxable value, and that can lead to a significant increase in monthly mortgage payments. In 1994, Michigan voters approved Proposal “A,” a constitutional amendment that established taxable value as the basis for the calculation of property taxes. Increases in taxable value are limited to the percent of change in the rate of inflation or 5%, whichever is less, as long as there were no losses or additions to the property. The limit on taxable value does not apply to a property in the year following a transfer of ownership. At that time, the taxable value increases to the assessed value. Jake Slobin is a senior loan officer with Supreme Lending in Farmington Hills. He explained why new homeowners can expect to see a jump in their monthly mortgage payments after purchasing a property. “People who bought houses 10, 15 years ago … pretty much get grandfathered into that taxable rate,” Slobin said. “Now, you fast forward 10, 15 years that person’s owned the

home, and now they’re selling. Well, the new person coming in is gonna have to pay taxes on what the new sales price is. … Say someone bought a house in 2021 and someone comes in there and buys it now, in 2023. Those aren’t the people that are gonna see a big tax jump; the big tax jump comes when someone bought a house five, 10, 15, 20 years ago, and now someone new is coming in and buying it.” A significant period of time can pass before new homeowners learn that their monthly mortgage payments have jumped. “Each year, your mortgage servicer does what’s called an escrow analysis, and when they do the escrow analysis, they go back and say, ‘OK, well, you’ve only been paying $2,000 for the year for your taxes — well, in actuality, your taxes have jumped to four grand.’ So, not only are they going to, obviously, make that increase and make you start paying going forward (to) what the taxes are now, there’s also been a shortage for the past year — you’ve only been paying $200 a month in taxes, when really you should’ve been paying $350 a month,” Slobin said. “So they get hit with that combo of, ‘OK, not only do we have to pay back the shortage, we’re also now paying what the taxes have jumped to.’ So that’s something that I’d say, over the past two years, I get calls about constantly, and what I like to do is remind the buyer that, ‘Hey, mortgage companies have zero control of what the city is gonna do with your taxes; when (the previous owner bought) a house for a hundred grand and the taxable value was significantly lower, well, now you’re buying it for 250 (thousand dollars), five, 10 years later — that’s exactly what’s gonna happen; your taxes are gonna make a significant increase.’” Larry Campbell is the owner of Century 21 Campbell Realty in Madison Heights and has been in the real estate business for approximately 50 years. “The assessors, based on laws, are looking at tax sales 12 months backwards,” he said. “That’s gonna be sort of the guidepost or the benchmark, where all these properties are going to increase as a direct result of past sales.”

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Atlantis Mortgage Executive Loan Officer Thomas Naughton, left, and Atlantis Mortgage Vice President Jeremy Stybel stand with some of their awards at their Farmington Hills office.

Supreme Lending Senior Loan Officer Jake Slobin, seen here at his office in Farmington Hills, and mortgage professionals like him can help alert potential homebuyers about properties for which the mortgage payment is likely to increase significantly approximately a year after purchase.

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Real estate professionals such as Larry Campbell, of Century 21 Campbell Realty in Madison Heights, can help potential homebuyers become aware of whether properties could incur a significant mortgage payment increase. Photo provided by Larry Campbell

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The homeowners who are most likely to be affected by increased monthly mortgage payments are homeowners who bought a property that the previous owner inhabited for a long time. “If the people have been there for a long time, it is not unusual to consider the property taxes almost double. By doubling, I tell you, it’s within one year. That’s profound, isn’t it?” Campbell said. Thomas Naughton is an executive loan officer with Atlantis Mortgage in Farmington Hills. Given that there is often no warning to homeowners, he said that, in most cases, an increase in mortgage payments comes as a shock. “Most of the time, they’ll call their mortgage broker, the lender directly and say, ‘Hey, what is this? My taxable value’s going up; why is it so high? What happened?’ … There’s no real way to get out of it at that point, in a sense,” Naughton said. “Once the tax bill hits, that’s money owed, and (it’s) in your name. … In certain situations, I’m sure people have had to sell the home because they weren’t anticipating the taxes rising so much and the lender … neglected to tell them that, or it was just something that was out of sight for both the lender and the people purchasing the property, so it was never thought of at the time.” When Livonia resident Ami Sardesai purchased his first home in 2005, he figured that his mortgage payment was locked in for 30 years and was surprised to learn later that it had increased by approximately $30 or $40 per month. In that case, the previous homeowner had lived there for around two years. In 2019, Sardesai purchased another home, and although — based on his first experience — he was expecting an increase in his mortgage payment, he wasn’t quite prepared for it to go up as much as it did, which was approximately $300 per month. The previous homeowners lived in the home that he and his wife now occupy for more than 30 years. “No one alerted me, ‘Hey, remember this will happen,’ or anything like that,” Sardesai said. “When we came in the first year, we were paying, basically, the taxes that they would’ve paid, but then, in the second year in the house, now they transferred the ownership — we’re brand new owners — so now we have to pay the actual value.” Slobin, Campbell and Naughton all agree that potential homebuyers should be informed in advance about taxable values before agreeing to purchase a property.

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“We do preemptively warn our clients, and we think most mortgage people should be doing this,” Naughton said. “We try to tee it up and let them know, ‘Hey, you’re buying a house that hasn’t been sold in 15 years, so they’re going to reassess the value on your home when the appraisal is done, and whatever you’re funding into your escrow account or whatever the previous taxes were, it’s going to look much different.’” Jeremy Stybel is the vice president of Atlantis Mortgage. He shared one possible reason why some lenders don’t inform potential buyers that their mortgage payments are likely to increase. “They don’t (want to) get yelled at by a real estate agent or whatever else for possibly losing a sale because they told the truth,” Stybel said. “Ninety percent of the time, nobody tells them that, and it is a very big problem. I think a lot of them are scared that they’re gonna lose buyers because of that reason.” Campbell said that homeowners are in disbelief when they realize that their taxes have gone up “way, way, way” more than they expected. “A good buyer agent will tell you, ‘These are some of the things that we could expect as we move forward.’ … My recommendation, if you’re going to buy a house, buy from a Realtor that’s full-time, that makes a living helping people, not that’s doing it as a part-time gig, working two to three jobs,” Campbell said. Slobin discussed when new homeowners can expect to see an increase in their mortgage payments. “The tax jump happens typically within a year, and then after that initial jump takes place, you’re pretty much steady the rest of the way in your home, unless the city is doing some major project where everyone votes and passes a proposal for that project that the taxpayers are now responsible for,” he said. “After that initial jump, you don’t really see (many) more significant jumps going forward.” Slobin shed further light on the role assessors play for municipalities. “Each city assessor’s office, they go out and do tax assessments on the home each year, typically. And what they do is go out, determine the taxable value of the home and, once that determination is made, that’s how they generate the summer and winter tax bills,” he said. “There are people who pay their taxes and insurance separate of their mortgage payment and just make a one-time payment to the city, but most people have escrow accounts in which their taxes and insurance are paid out of, that is part of their monthly payment. … The payment shock that’s happening is for those customers.”

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more than a year ago and sharpened their economic development skills. Now, they’re seeing results through General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., battery plants and clean energy jobs. “This will empower us to move faster and bring supply chains home,” said Whitmer. Because of the correlation between proper education, training and good jobs, Whitmer proposed broadening eligibility for tuition-free skills training by lowering the age of the Michigan Reconnect program from 25 to 21. According to Whitmer, she will also codify civil rights so people are respected and protected under the law. This will include expanding the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act for the LGBTQ community, in addition to eliminating any laws on the books that

prevent a woman from making decisions’ regarding her own body. “In the months ahead, we will be turning out a lot of legislation,” said Whitmer. Michigan House Republican Leader Matt Hall, of Richland Township, said in a statement after Whitmer’s State of the State remarks that the governor “delivered nothing more than a stump speech, light on details and void of new ideas to deliver on the priorities of the people of Michigan.” Through his office after Whitmer’s remarks in Warren, Hall added, “House Republicans laid out a simple plan to provide immediate relief for working families, and fair relief for senior citizens — a stark contrast to Democrats’ original proposal that would take years to get many people relief. The governor seems to be moving our way, but we also need to protect the permanent, ongoing relief that’s teed up for Michiganders and small businesses.” Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at 586498-1069.

CITY OF WARREN Pursuant to the laws of the State of Michigan, and the City Charter of Warren. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review shall convene on the 20th day of March, 2023 and shall sit not less than three calendar days to review the 2023 Assessment Roll of the City of Warren and to hear complaints of persons considering themselves aggrieved by these values. Resident and non-resident taxpayers may file his or her protest by letter without a personal appearance, unless applying for a poverty exemption. Poverty exemption appeals require personal appearance by either the applicant or their authorized representative. The Board of Review shall meet in the Van Dyke Conference Room of City Hall, One City Square, Warren Michigan. 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 9:00 A.M.

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The City of Center Line Board of Review will meet in the City of Center Line Municipal Offices located at 7070 E. 10 Mile Rd, Center Line, Michigan 48015, ** OR by electronic means if required by order. If electronic meeting is required public notice will be posted not less than 18 hours prior to the meeting at the City Hall and on the City website (www.centerline.gov). ** Meetings by appointment only on the following days: Tuesday March 7, 2023 at 5:00 pm for the organizational meeting (no (no appeals will be heard). heard). By appointment to hear appeals, Monday March 13, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday March 15, 2023 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm The purpose is to review the assessment rolls of Center Line. Matters pertaining to the assessment of property may be brought before the Board of Review. Appointments will be taken until 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Appeals will also be accepted by letter. **All letter appeals must be received by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. ** Tentative Tentative Ratio Factor 201 – Commercial 301 – industrial 401 – residential Personal Property

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CITY OF WARREN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A petition to rezone land has been presented to the Planning Commission of the City of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan, which petition affects property at the following location: Property description for properties zoned “C2”, General Business District, “M-2”, Medium Light Industrial District, “P”, Parking District (north property, Section 21) and “R-1-P”, One-Family Residential and Parking District (south property, Section 28) to be zoned “M-1”, Light Industrial District, 6014-6015 Ten Mile Road.

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The lands referred to in this commitment are situated in the City of Warren, Macomb County, State of Michigan, as follows: Two (2) parcels of land located in Section 21 and 28, City of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan; being described as: PARCEL NUMBERS: 13-21-353-023 and 13-28-101-032 Parcel 1 - 13-21-353-023 (6015 Ten Mile Road) Lots 1, 4, 100, 101, 102 and lot 2, except the South 100.00 feet of the East 50.00 feet, supervisor’s plat of Kaltz Homestead Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 21, page 14 of plats, Macomb County records; also land described as follows: commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 21; thence South 88 degrees 35 minutes 00 seconds East 102.00 feet; thence North 333.10 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 61.55 feet; thence South 88 degrees 33 minutes 30 seconds East 324.90 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds East 61.50 feet; thence North 88 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds West 324.91 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel 2 - 13-28-101-032 (6014 Ten Mile Road) Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, town 1 North, range 12 East, being the East 270.00 feet of the following description: commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 28; thence East 252.00 feet and South 60.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence East 416.80 feet along the South sideline of 10 Mile Road, 120 feet wide; thence South 00 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds West 290.60 feet along the West line of supervisor’s plat of Garden Court Subdivision; thence North 87 degrees 00 minutes West 562.60 feet; thence North 03 degrees 13 minutes East 156.00 feet along the East sideline of Mound Road; thence East 150.00 feet; thence North 150.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to any and all easements and rights of way or otherwise. Said petition will be read at the public hearing herein below noticed:

Board of Review appointments may be made by contracting the Assessor’s Office from March 6th through March 21st.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held at the meeting of said Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Monday, the 13th day of March, 2023 at the Warren Community Center Auditorium, 5460 Arden, Warren, Michigan.

CITY OF WARREN PLANNING COMMISSION By Warren Smith, Commission Secretary

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FAR LEFT: Frank Hines, outreach coordinator for the Michigan Statewide Carpenters and Millwrights, talks with students at the skilled trades fair Feb. 8. NEAR LEFT: Rita Hamed, field admission representative for Universal Technical Institute, talks with Center Line High School students about different opportunities in the skilled trades field. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

CLHS HOLDS FIRST-EVER SKILLED TRADES FAIR BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CENTER LINE — Now that he is in his senior year at Center Line High School, Erich Fleischhut has been asked many times about his future goals. He’s in the high school’s Academy of Industry, Technology and Innovation program and plans to pursue a career in skilled

trades after graduation. Fleischhut got a closer look at his options during the school’s first-ever skilled trades fair held Feb. 8. A total of 13 vendors from different trades set up tables inside the school gym to talk shop with the students. The students were brought down in three different groups between 7:35 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. “I think this is pretty good. This has

been helpful. I did not know about sheet metal. It got me thinking more about what I want to do. If we didn’t have this we wouldn’t know about the jobs,” Fleischhut said. “I could not do four years in college. There are a lot of people at our school that are more hands-on. They need a lot of people for these trade jobs.” Center Line High School has two academies: the Academy of Industry, Technology

and Innovation and the Academy of Health and Human Services. The academies — designed to prepare students for college and careers after high school — give students the opportunity to learn in the context of related career fields and possibly earn career certifications. “It’s very special,” Fleischhut said. “It’s kind of a privilege.” See FAIR on page 26A

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Metro Detroit school districts receive grants to hire school resource officers MACOMB COUNTY — Several local school districts are receiving grants from the state to assist in the hiring of more school resource officers. On Jan. 17, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that 195 school districts and public school academies would receive almost $25 million in grants to hire school resource officers — often referred to as “SROs” — over the next three years. “Every parent wants their kids to be safe at school,” Whitmer said in a press release. “These grants will help us hire almost 200 more school resource officers so we can make sure our children, (teachers) and staff are safe at school.” A panel made up of representatives from education and law enforcement determined which schools and districts would receive the grant. They prioritized ones without an SRO currently in place, as well as schools from communities with lower student enrollment and less total per-pupil funding, according to the press release from

the Governor’s Office. The funds are administered by the Michigan State Police Grants and Community Services Division and are able to be used for salaries, benefits and training for SROs. A 50% match is required to be provided by the district. An SRO is a law enforcement officer responsible for keeping students safe at school. Joe Haynes, superintendent of Center Line Public Schools, said an SRO plays an important role in the district’s day-to-day interactions with students, parents, staff and the community. “I expect them to be a key member of our support and instructional team meeting the needs of students,” Haynes said in an email. “Those needs can range from helping to promote a positive school climate; fostering positive relationships among law enforcement, educators and students/families; and working with our staff to prevent/ respond to actions that distract from our goal of educating students.” The Center Line Public Schools district does not currently have an SRO, Haynes said. However, the position has been posted

and interviews are expected to begin soon. “My hope would be to get our SRO officer in our schools as soon as possible,” Haynes said. Center Line Public Schools was awarded $200,000. Other local districts that received grants include: • Van Dyke Public Schools in Warren, which received $112,500. • Eastpointe Community Schools, which received $186,074.

• L’Anse Creuse Public Schools, which received $82,414. The grants come several months after Whitmer signed an education budget sending $210 million to improve the safety of schools, with an additional $250 million to respond to student mental health needs. For a full list of schools that were awarded grants for SROs, visit michigan.gov/msp/ divisions/grantscommunityservices/schoolsafety.

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“It’s interesting and different from the normal everyday police work. There’s definitely a lot more responsibility that goes into it,” Talerico said. “It’s fun having a partner at all times. “You just have to be mindful. It’s not just yourself in the vehicle,” said Talerico. “You have to watch out for him (Jax), his well-being. Make sure you are doing everything to where both of you are safe.” Talerico and Jax are inseparable. “He is with me 24/7,” Talerico said. According to Myszenski, Jax will go through continual training throughout his tenure with the department. Dogs like Jax are not cheap. “They can cost nearly $10,000,” Myszenski said. The K-9 unit is funded by friends of the Center Line Public Safety K-9 Foundation, a nonprofit whose partners and donors support the K-9 unit by paying for the dog and his expenses including food, medical costs and equipment. There is no taxpayer expense for the K-9s, according to Myszenski. Jax is the only K-9 in the unit and was preceded by Murphy and his partner Sgt.

“It’s interesting and different from the normal everyday police work. There’s definitely a lot more responsibility that goes into it. It’s fun having a partner at all times.” — Jonathan Talerico, Center Line Public Safety Officer David Allen. Both retired from the department in February 2022. Allen is still working for Center Line as an ordinance enforcement officer and was instrumental in securing a substantial donation from local business partners to bring Jax to the Center Line Department of Public Safety, according to City Manager Dennis Champine. Look for Jax and public safety officer Talerico as they patrol the Center Line community. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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CENTER LINE/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Center Line High School Moms’ & Dads’ Club is looking for bowlers for its annual bowling fundraiser to be held March 4 at Total Sports, 40501 Production Drive, in Harrison Township. Ages 21 and older are welcome. The check-in is from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the upstairs party room. Participants can enjoy pizza, salad and soft drinks from 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Two hours of bowling will begin at 9:30 p.m. The evening will include raffles and a basket of cheer. There is a cash bar. Individual bowlers may sign up for $25 each — with a $1 fee added to electronic payments — and will be placed on a lane with other bowlers. A total of five bowlers per lane is required by the venue. Those who choose not to bowl can use the food-only option for $15 with the $1 added electronic payment fee. All event proceeds will support the stu-

dents, teachers and organizations of Center Line High School. Lane sponsors are also available, and donations of raffle items are accepted. For more information and a registration form, email madclub@clps.org.

Electronics bid approved

CENTER LINE — At the Feb. 13 Center Line Public Schools Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to approve the network electronics for 2023 E-Rate bid package for $80,308.75 to Vector Tech Group, based in Flint. The package includes the purchase of wireless networks, wired networks including switches and racks to hold switches, backup batteries and basic maintenance of internal connections. The district participates in the Universal Service Fund (USF), which is referred to as “E-Rate” for schools and libraries. Participation in E-Rate allows schools to receive rebates back on data connectivity items, including networking hardware and data cable maintenance. The rebate amount is based on the percentage of students eligible for the free and reduced lunch (FRL) program within the district. — Maria Allard

Winter staff appreciation recipients recognized

CENTER LINE — Several Center Line Public Schools staff members — including teachers and counselors — were recognized at the Feb. 13 school board meeting as recipients of the winter 2023 staff appreciation awards. The following employees were honored for their dedication to students: Ariah Harrison, Crothers Elementary School behavioral interventionist — nominated by Principal Matt Provost; and Jill Hamilton, Roose Elementary behavior interventionist — nominated by Principal Andrea Kennedy. Center Line High School teachers Jennifer Haugh, Laurie Panfalone and Lesley Harris. All three were nominated by Assistant Principal Klaressa Howery. CLHS teacher Cateena Cleveland, CLHS counselor Jason MacKay and CLHS Athletic Director Ajani Ali, all nominated by Assistant Principal John Grob. CLHS Administrative Assistant Grace Lewis, nominated by Principal John Kelley. Wolfe Middle School counselors Alison Andrus-Galliway and Shelley Krolewski, nominated by Principal Julian Roper and Assistant Principal Jen Serra. — Maria Allard

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WARREN — Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois again reminded parents last week to talk to their children about sharing “difficult information” with an adult after a situation at Pearl Lean Elementary School. On Feb. 8, a fifth grade student reportedly brought a small Swiss Army knife to school in his backpack to show other students. While there was no threat made by the student, Livernois distributed a letter Feb. 10 to make parents aware of what occurred. According to the letter, the fifth grader told a classmate that he wanted to show it to his friends. The classmate shared the information with his teacher, who brought the student to the office, where Principal Kerry Keener retrieved the knife without any problems. “Given our strong commitment to safety, I wanted to share this with you so there was no rumor or misinformation, especially since there was never any threat to students or the school,” Livernois stated. “Please continue to encourage your children to share difficult information with you or a responsible adult. Along with our very well-trained staff, students sharing information continues to be a very effective way to help keep our schools safe,” Livernois added. — Maria Allard

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According to Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer, the student was observed and released the same day. “We received information from our school resource officer that the edibles were laced with marijuana,” said Dwyer. “He (the resource officer) interviewed several students, mostly eighth graders. A 15-yearold brought the THC cookies to school on Thursday, Feb. 2, then again on Friday, Feb. 3, and provided the THC cookies to other students. “Ten to 15 students were involved in the incident. The superintendent has taken action including sending a letter to parents,” Dwyer said. That letter from Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois was sent to parents on Feb. 6. According to the letter, four students distributed cookies and gummies containing THC, “the mindaltering substance in cannabis,” to several other students. Cannabis is also known as marijuana. Several students who ate the treats became nauseated, requiring staff to call for emergency medical services. “In addition to the severe discipline

consequences facing the students involved, this is an important reminder for all of us to be aware of what our children may have access to at home, such as alcohol, tobacco, vape, or marijuana, all of which are illegal for them to use,” Livernois said in his letter. Livernois also mentioned many children see marijuana use as normal and do not understand the effects or consequences of using it. Because of this, the superintendent enclosed information on vaping with the letter. “Since marijuana became legal in Michigan, we have seen an increase in students vaping and eating edibles containing THC,” Livernois said. “Please take some time tonight to talk with your children.” In a follow-up email, Livernois said the students who consumed the cookies and gummies were aware that THC was in them. He added that the students who became ill went to the office, and that’s when staff found out about the THC-laced treats. All of the students involved in the incident — whether they distributed the food items or ate them — “are facing serious discipline,” Livernois said. The superintendent did not elaborate on the potential consequences. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045. Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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District Academy Coach Christine Akroush organized the skilled trades fair. “The kids have been actively engaged in asking questions,” Akroush said. “We have our ITI Academy, which supports these kinds of trades. We want the students to ask questions about careers they can pursue.” The school’s freshmen are currently making their class schedules for next year where they will either select the Industry, Technology and Innovation program, or Health and Human Services. Brad Pierce, Iron Workers Local 25 outreach specialist, was among those who met with students at last week’s fair. “I am here representing our apprenticeship program,” Pierce said. “Students get 200 hours of classroom training and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training a year for four years. We have 129 contractors in Michigan.” To qualify for the journeyman ironworker apprenticeship program, participants must have a high school diploma or a GED. The four-year program trains students to perform reinforced ironwork, rigging/machinery moving, and architectural ornamental ironwork. One current project for Iron Workers Local 25 is the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Detroit. The Iron Workers Local 25 apprenticeship programs are approved and regulated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Apprenticeship. The Iron Workers Local 25 Training Center, located in Wixom and in Hudsonville, are set up under a collective bargaining agreement between the contractors and the union.

“Every six months, (students) get a raise as long as they do what they are supposed to do,” Pierce said. “We’re looking for people who show up every day. We’re looking for someone who is ready and willing to do the physical work.” At another table, Prudence Rose, recruitment outreach for M.U.S.T. (Management & Unions Serving Together,) shared information about construction career and apprenticeship opportunities. M.U.S.T. offers hands-on learning and on-the-job training. The apprentices spend the majority of their time on the job site learning from a journey-level tradesperson. The hands-on education is supported by the classroom learning, which includes textbooks, online and lab settings. “We have sheet metal workers, carpenters, ironworkers, roofers, bricklayers. These are not jobs, they are careers. The different trades all offer something different,” Rose said. “We like to let the kids know what’s available to them when they graduate from high school.” Students in the program must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED, have a driver’s license and transportation. “They have to be 100% drug free,” Rose said. “It’s a safety issue.” Center Line Public Schools Board of Education Secretary Wendy Watters stopped by the fair last week. “I think this is giving our children a specific vision of what they can do,” she said. Ninth grade student Abigail Chaffin found the skilled trades fair “beneficial.” “I think it was very cool. I think there was a lot of construction,” she said. “I learned a lot about the skilled trades aspect of finding a job.”

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Shoplifting suspect stuffs drone in pants

STERLING HEIGHTS — On the night of Jan. 22, police investigated a shoplifting incident involving multiple suspects allegedly concealing merchandise at the Walmart at 33201 Van Dyke Ave., near 14 Mile Road. Upon learning about the suspects from dispatch, police reportedly caught one running out of the store’s doors, arrested him and reportedly found a Taurus pistol in his possession. Police also learned that another suspect reportedly had hidden a $149 drone in his pants. However, the man dropped the drone when store staff stopped him near the front door, police said.

Police cite 2 for drive-thru disorderly conduct

STERLING HEIGHTS — At around 3 a.m. Jan. 21, police were notified that someone had hit a worker at a fast food restaurant at the corner of Mound Road and Metropolitan Parkway. Police dispatch reported hearing lots of screaming. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a silver Chrysler 300 leaving the restaurant’s parking lot, which matched a suspect vehicle description, so officers stopped it and talked to two occupants. A male occupant reportedly said the restaurant worker didn’t seem to understand him when he placed his drive-thru order, leading to an argument. The female occupant reportedly accused the worker of grabbing the man’s shirt and pulling him through the window. However, the worker reportedly said the man in the car climbed through the drive-thru window, and the female passenger followed and then allegedly grabbed and pulled the worker’s hair before other staff broke them up. After listening to other staff who witnessed the event, police reportedly issued disorderly conduct citations to the two car occupants.

Women refuse to pay for food

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated an incident at a restaurant in the 33000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near 14 Mile Road, Jan. 20. According to a restaurant manager, two women had allegedly eaten there for around an hour and wanted to leave without paying. Police spoke to a woman and her mother, and one of them reportedly said the food was unappetizing and old. One of the women also reportedly said she ate nothing. Police watched surveillance video and reportedly concluded that it was a civil matter and that police couldn’t force the women to pay. The women then reportedly left the restaurant.

Macomb County facilities van set on fire, suspect arrested

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Macomb County Facilities and Operations van was burned in a parking garage at around 2 a.m. Jan. 29. Deputies from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Clemens firefighters were dispatched to the parking garage the van was stored in, finding the 2005 Ford Econoline on fire. The fire was put out with only cosmetic damage to the parking structure, based on assessments from structural engineers dispatched to the scene. The van will be replaced in the future, and the site of the fire will be power washed once temperatures go above freezing. A 36-year-old Detroit man, Jessie Young, was arrested and charged with third-degree arson and fourth-degree arson. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Young was arraigned by Judge Carrie Fuca in the 41B District Court on Jan. 30. His bail was set at $100,000 cash or surety, according to court records. Young’s attorney, Shawn Coppens, said Young has a history of mental health issues and he is working to get Young the help he needs. At a probable cause conference Feb. 7, the district court referred Young for a competency evaluation. Investigators did not address a possible motive for Young’s alleged actions.

Items stolen while homeowner on vacation

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the early hours of Jan. 6, a break-in allegedly occurred when the home’s occupant was on vacation in Jamaica. The victim told Clinton Township police that she was first notified of the break-in when she saw fraud alerts for credit cards and noticed three people walking around her North Nunley Road home through surveillance camera footage. The victim said an $80,000 engagement ring, a safe with $30,000 in Pandora jewelry, seven boxes of Louis Vuitton purses estimated at $150,000, a Cartier watch, and Xbox and Nintendo Switch video game consoles were stolen, according to the report. She believes her husband may be responsible for the break-in due to a bad divorce, though the report lists no suspects.

Pizza thefts reported

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 20, Clinton Township police received two calls to Eureka Drive properties for malicious activity targeting pizza delivery drivers. At noon, a Domino’s delivery driver was approached by two men who asked, “Where’s Mike?” The driver told police she told the men she did not

know Mike and went to the delivery address, where she was told they did not order pizza. The driver informed police another Domino’s driver was robbed the night before on an order to that address. Around 4:30 p.m., a Sorrento’s delivery driver brought pizza to a Eureka Drive home and was approached by two men asking if he worked for Sorrento’s. One of the men implied they had a gun before the driver was pushed. His bag was stolen, and the suspects ran off. One suspect was arrested after a police dog was brought in for tracking.

Driver of alleged stolen vehicle arrested

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:07 a.m. on Jan. 26, St Clair Shores officers were dispatched to assist the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with a stolen vehicle report in the 3000 block of Harbor Place Drive. A suspect allegedly led the police on a chase in the stolen vehicle and later on foot when the vehicle got stuck in the snow trying to avoid police at a dead end. The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody. It was later discovered that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for absconding parole.

Man reports assault, attempted robbery

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An officer was doing a plaza check when he was alerted to an attempted robbery in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road at 7:27 p.m. on Jan. 20. The victim, a 70-year-old male, said he saw two suspects standing near an entrance. When he got closer, the suspects allegedly demanded he hand over his car keys. The victim started to run toward the entrance when he tripped and fell, knocking out one of his teeth and hitting his chin. One of the suspects allegedly pepper sprayed him before they ran off. The victim reportedly went inside the building before the staff flagged the officer down. A woman said she saw the two suspects as she was entering the building and thought they looked suspicious but did not tell the staff.

Retail fraud suspects sought

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police were looking for two unknown suspects after they reportedly stole approximately 10 gallons of windshield wiper fluid — valued at $4.55 each, for a total loss of $40.55 — from the Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at around 3:15 a.m. Jan. 30. The gas station attendant told police that one of the suspects loaded the jugs of windshield wiper fluid through the passenger window of a silver four-door Ford sedan, possibly a 2003 Contour. When the gas station attendant went outside to confront the male

suspect, the male suspect jumped into the back seat and the female driver took off, heading north on Moross into Detroit. Police said the suspects are facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges.

Suspect sought in vehicle theft

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown female suspect known only as “Liz” to the victim is said to have stolen a rented white 2021 Toyota 4Runner from the victim in the Grosse Pointe Woods Kroger parking lot on Mack Avenue at around 1:26 p.m. Jan. 25, according to a police report filed Jan. 30. The victim told police he knew the suspect “from around” and picked her up from the Houston/Whittier/Somerset area in Detroit in order to give her a ride to her friend’s home on Harper Avenue. The victim told police he told the suspect that he needed to stop at the grocery store to pick up a few items before dropping her off. He left the suspect inside the running vehicle while he was in the store, and when he returned to the parking lot, he said he could find neither “Liz” nor the vehicle.

Patio furniture taken

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police said an unknown suspect or suspects stole patio furniture and an electric light pole from the exterior of a residence in the 1000 block of Wayburn Street between the hours of 2 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Feb. 4.

Speeder arrested for possession of drugs

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 27-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms man in the area of Lincoln Road and Mack Avenue at 12:50 p.m. Jan. 29 after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, had no visible license plate and was driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police said they found a license plate in the back window — which was covered with snow — but it belonged on a different vehicle and had expired in August 2022. The driver told police the license plate was from a different truck he had owned in the past; he said he had purchased the truck he was now driving about six months ago but never transferred the registration. The driver also admitted his vehicle was uninsured, police said. Police said they saw clear plastic packages inside the truck with white residue, metal scrubbing pad material and burned pieces of tinfoil — all consistent with drug use. Police also found a tiny clear plastic bag containing an unidentified white powder; police said the bag was too small to contain a coin or stamps and was consistent with single use narcotics packaging. When asked about the powder, the driver said it was “probably” Fentanyl. The suspect was arrested for possession of narcotics and his vehicle was impounded.

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