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Plastics are collected at the Sterling Heights recycling center. City officials discussed a plan in January to make universal curbside recycling a priority in a new waste hauling contract that would take effect in 2024. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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The city expects to have trash removal on its agenda this spring as it plans to weigh contract bids for a new city waste hauling contract. During a recent Sterling Heights City Council strategic planning session, officials explained that the city last signed a garbage pickup contract in 2016 with GFL Environmental that will expire April 30, 2024. As a result, it’s time to discuss a new contract and what that will entail. As part of a new deal, city officials said, Sterling Heights is seeking 95-gallon trash carts for homes — 45 inches tall and 29 inches wide — as well as universal curbSee REFUSE on page 7A

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Sterling woman to become Mackinac Island artist-in-residence BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

Sterling Heights resident Marilyn Murphy-Feather has pursued the art of photography for over a decade, amid periods of taking photos of wildlife and

nature throughout the U.S. Her next major artistic endeavor will be Up North in her home state. Mackinac State Historic Parks recently named Murphy-Feather as an inductee into its fifth annual Mackinac Island Artist-in-Residence program. The

program’s goal is to create a conducive environment for producing art based on the island’s nature and history. Participating artists come to the island for two-week periods between June and September. They give a presentation See ARTIST on page 8A

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Bakery’s reputation for energy efficiency rises BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

Staff at Gold ‘N Oven Gourmet Bake Shop in Sterling Heights describe the business as a bakery that serves Middle Eastern pastries and lunch delicacies. Recently, the bakery has risen to the occasion in another way: energy efficiency. DTE Energy recently gave awards to local energy-efficient businesses as part of its 2022 Business Pride contest, and Gold ‘N Oven won third place. DTE said it invited its business customers to apply before closing its submission process in November 2022. Businesses were invited to

Heritage on stage

ABOVE: BAPS Youth takes the stage to showcase dances from India during the Feb. 24 Sterling Heights Cultural Exchange at the Sterling Heights Community Center.RIGHT: Members of the “Nova Nada” Croatian Folklore Ensemble stand by a Croatian display. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Detroit firefighter facing charges in 3 cities for allegedly selling drugs BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — A Detroit firefighter is facing charges in multiple Macomb County cities for allegedly selling drugs, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Gerald Trombley, 49, is facing charges in Eastpointe, Roseville and Warren after he met with an undercover Sterling Heights police officer and allegedly sold drugs to the officer in all three cities.

ABOVE: A dancer from the Thai community performs a “Sukhothai” dance. RIGHT: The Philippine American Community Center of Michigan Hula Dance Team represents Philippine culture during the Cultural Exchange.

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PINEWOOD DERBY WINNERS ANNOUNCED The city of Sterling Heights recently announced the winners of its Feb. 18 Pinewood Derby Race, in which participants raced miniature cars. In the racing category, Logan Quagliotto took first place, and Ezekial Campbell took second. For the vehicle body design category, Jacob Jones won first place, and Antonio Minna won second place. And in the paint design category, Ezekial Campbell was in first place, and Joshua Kopp was in second place. Learn more about the Parks and Recreation Department by visiting www.myshpr.net or by calling (586) 446-2700.

Community foundation seeks scholarship applications

The Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation plans to facilitate an estimated $32,000 in scholarship awards to local prospective and current college students with the help of 10 sponsors. The scholarship deadline is March 10. Learn more by visiting facebook.com/SHACommunityFoundation or www. sterling-heights.net/735/Community-Foundation.

LGBTQ RIGHTS GROUP RAISES CITY’S APPRAISAL

Sterling Heights recently announced that the Human Rights Campaign, a pro-LGBTQ rights organization, gave the city a dramatically higher score on its Municipality Equality Index than it used to have. In 2022, Sterling Heights earned a 91 out of 100, compared to 8 in 2019, 38 in 2020 and 61 in 2021. According to the city, the index looks at things like nondiscrimination laws, pro-LGBTQ+ programs and services, and benefits that are attentive to transgender people’s health care. In a statement, Kate Baldwin, the city’s human resources manager, discussed some recent policy changes the city took. “For example, our police department has adjusted their coding to capture reports of hate and bias, we launched our first-ever human rights commission called the CommUNITY Alliance, and the City recently embarked on our own Diversity, Equity and Inclusion journey to develop a consistent DEI Strategy for City staff,” Baldwin said.

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STEVENSON SENIOR BOWLERS MAKE ONE LAST RUN AT STATES

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Sterling Heights Stevenson senior bowlers Alison Pike, Megan Redmond and Jenna Rohloff have been at the forefront of Stevenson bowling since their freshman year, and they’re ready to graduate on the right note. Along with a pair of three-year varsity bowlers, juniors Guliana Castiglione and Rochelle Ferris, Stevenson rolled through the Macomb Area Conference-Red division this season, finishing 10-0 on the year. “I’ve been waiting for this year for four years,” Stevenson coach Sal Castiglione said. “Three of them have been bowling varsity for four years, and the two juniors have been bowling varsity since they were freshmen. They got the experience, and they’ve been bowling well together.” Rohloff, who was MAC-Red Most Valuable Player last season, qualified for states her sophomore year in singles alongside Pike, and they’ve been dominant ever since. The senior trio has been a staple for Stevenson bowling, and it showed this season with their impressive play week in and week out. Following a seventh-place finish at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division I State Finals last season, Stevenson punched its 2023 state finals ticket once more with a second-place finish at regionals at 5-Star Lanes Feb. 24. Led by the senior trio of Pike, Redmond and Rohloff, Stevenson finished 44 pins behind first-place Macomb Dakota. Castiglione, junior Jaeda Young and senior Katie Nguyen also bowled well for Stevenson at regionals. Young stepped in for Ferris, who was sidelined due to injury, and held her own throughout the weekend. All Stevenson needed to do was put themselves in a state finals position, and now they’re ready to rewrite their finish from last season. “They felt like they should’ve done better at states, and they were really looking forward to this year,” Castiglione said. Rohloff shined in the singles tournament, finishing in second place and qualifying for states as a single with a 1,247 pin total Feb. 25 at 5-Star Lanes.

Redmond followed right behind Rohloff, finishing in fifth and qualifying for states as a single with a pin total of 1,172. As confident as she was in herself, Rohloff said she was surprised when she heard where she finished. “I thought I would do good and make top 10, but I did not think I would get second place, if I’m being honest, but I’m very proud of myself for what I did accomplish,” Rohloff said. Pike, who finished 13th with a 1,094 pin total, did not qualify for states but was slated to have one last hoorah with Redmond and Rohloff at the team finals March 3 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. Looking for their first top-15 finish at the state finals singles tournament and first top-5 finish as a team, Rohloff and Redmond have some unfinished business before their time at Stevenson is done. “It’s going to be hard not bowling with them anymore, but I’m glad to finish it off with them,” Rohloff said. “I wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else.”

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side recycling with 65-gallon recycling carts that are 40 inches tall and 27 inches wide. Officials said the city could keep yard waste basically the same, with carts as just an option available for purchase. According to Sterling Heights Department of Public Works Director Michael Moore, the goal is to change the collection system from having “a wild combination of mixed containers” and garbage bags at the curb to a more uniform system of receptacles. Moore said exposed trash bags “have the potential for the rodents to get into or just have a very poor look for our city.” City Development Director Jason Castor added that code enforcement also would be highly in favor of everyone using refuse carts. In terms of recycling, Moore explained that around 25% of the city’s households are currently part of a voluntary, $57 annual subscription curbside recycling program, in which they put their recyclables in a 65-gallon cart. Councilman Michael Radtke said he thinks that Sterling Heights is the state’s biggest community that doesn’t offer universal

curbside recycling. He said he wants to require condos and apartments to provide some form of recycling to their residents. City Manager Mark Vanderpool said that, if universal curbside recycling is enacted, the city would likely stop keeping its recycling drop-off center operational. Councilman Henry Yanez pointed out that not everything, such as carpeting, fits in a cart. “I’m also thinking about things like the extra trash we have on holidays, spring cleaning when people clean out their homes and garages, when they’re moving out, whatever,” he said. Moore said certain items, like carpets, would still be considered bulk or special collection items that could be bundled and placed at the curb. Council members also discussed whether to have multiple options for cart sizes, though Moore believed that additional cart options would increase the contract cost.

Picking up the price tag

Moore said garbage and yard waste services currently cost the average household $74 annually, with the voluntary recycling aspect bumping that figure up to $131 for the subscribed recyclers. According to a city

chart, this puts Sterling Heights behind nearby communities like Troy, $152; Clinton Township, $159; and Macomb Township, $179. Moore said the proposed program for the next contract could carry a likely estimated cost between $150 and $200 annually for the average home. Mayor Michael Taylor called refuse services “the single biggest contract and vendor that the city has,” and he said that “we’ve been lucky to have a contract so low for the last seven years.” Taylor said he supports universal curbside recycling and refuse carts, though he added that “it’s going to be a bit painful.” At one point, he mentioned that someone who doesn’t subscribe to curbside recycling or who hasn’t acquired a voluntary cart will likely have their costs double or, conservatively, even “almost triple.” Finance and Budget Director Jennifer Varney said the actual amount residents will pay would depend on their home’s value, since it’s a millage, outside of the city’s operating millage. The refuse millage is paid by all property holders, including businesses, city officials said. Varney said she took some GFL quotes from two years ago and bumped them up by

around 20% to give a conservative estimate on the hypothetical upcoming cost. Under those assumptions, she said, the annual contract cost is under $5 million now, and an estimate could have that increase to around $9.8 million annually. She said she expects the new cost to users would be “pretty close to 2 mills,” compared to about 0.95 mill now. Radtke said he understands the fear of increasing taxes, but he said “there is no one that is going to give us this deal that we have now.” “It’s not available in the marketplace, both because fuel costs have risen and because recycling costs have risen, and it’s just not tenable,” he said. Moore explained that getting a new contract by this April would give the awardee a full year to prepare and buy the carts and hauling vehicles needed to carry out the service. The city also plans to engage in a fall campaign to teach the public about the new waste management system. Moore said he believed that, among possible vendors, “a few folks would throw their hat in the ring” and likely bid on the contract. Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting www.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2489.

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such as a lecture or a demonstration, and also produce artwork for the Mackinac State Historic Parks. Murphy-Feather is one of nine named artists-in-residence to take part in this year’s program. Her artist-in-residence term is scheduled for July 18-30, and her workshop is set for July 26. The selected artists were jury-picked out of 197 applicants. Murphy-Feather said Mackinac will be her fourth residency. Her past residency sites for photography include the Agate Fossil Beds in Nebraska, the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Wyoming and Montana, and the Bob Marshall Wilderness area in Montana. Murphy-Feather said she applied for the Mackinac residency before the COVID-19 pandemic but didn’t get in at the time. “They have a lot of applicants,” she explained. “An artist-in-residence, those are so competitive to get in.” Now that she has been accepted, Murphy-Feather explained how she wants to

make more art through photography, and she looks forward to learning everything that’s on the island. “I’ve only been twice, and I really didn’t see a lot of it,” she said. “So I’m really doing some heavy research. … I’m going to explore like no one has done there. The details, small details, draw me in, and then I just incorporate them into the final big picture.” One of her favorite photography techniques is slowing down the shutter speed to make waterfalls look silky soft. “I don’t do a lot of postprocessing,” she added. “I try to shoot it as perfect as I can in the camera.” In a statement, Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Steve Brisson called this year’s slate of artists very talented. “We’re excited to see how each is inspired by Mackinac and how they share their creativity while on the island,” he said. Find out more about Marilyn MurphyFeather’s photography by visiting marilynfeather.com. Learn more about Mackinac State Historic Parks by visiting www.macki nacparks.com. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

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WATCH Police interrupt tryst in Equinox

Police said a couple was having sexual relations in a white Chevrolet Equinox behind a building along Hayes Road the afternoon of Feb. 18. Police said they saw the parties “shuffling around in the front seat.” Police confirmed that the relations were consensual and told them to cut it out.

Man spotted soliciting by Hall and Schoenherr

A presumed homeless man wearing a gray hoodie and dark beanie was reported for soliciting Feb. 18 at the intersection of Hall and Schoenherr roads, and the witness believed that the man had taken narcotics and might fall into traffic. Police said the individual was gone when they arrived.

Dealership burglary investigated

A burglary was reported at an auto dealership in the 40000 block of Van Dyke Avenue after 3 a.m. Feb. 19. Multiple suspects

were witnessed running through the business’s parking lot while wearing masks. When police got there, they saw a window that looked like it had been smashed by a brick. However, police said it didn’t look like the suspects stole anything from the building. Police said the suspects were wearing dark-colored clothes with ski masks, and they reportedly left the building after an alarm sounded. Police added that other nearby businesses, including a tire store, had broken windows too.

Vehicle stolen on Elrond

Police said a Chrysler 300 vehicle was reportedly stolen from a driveway in the 15000 block of Elrond Drive Feb. 19. The vehicle had reportedly last been seen at 2:20 a.m. and was noticed missing at around 7:30 a.m. Police said the vehicle owner said it had been unlocked with the key inside. Police said neighbors in the area also reported that someone went inside other unlocked vehicles. Detroit police later recovered the Chrysler 300, police said.

Medical center reports harassing calls

Police went to a medical center in the 39000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near 17

Mile Road, Feb. 17 after hearing about a harassment incident occurring. Police said they heard that an unknown man reportedly called the center around 50 times and dominated their phone lines. The man also allegedly threatened to appear there. Police said the man called twice while

they were there, and police told him not to call again. The man reportedly agreed before yelling at police and hanging up. Anyone who has more information about these incidents is encouraged to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department by calling (586) 446-2800. — Eric Czarnik

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not as much of a concern as is temperature. As long as it is 65-70 degrees, they’re going to be fine.” Ample lighting is also a must for seed starting. Papadelis said there are “hundreds of different models” of grow lights, and the model can affect how long it should be on or the distance to keep it from the growing seedlings. If you’re not careful, the young plants can get fried, he said. “You got to experiment and be really, really smart unless you have experience with that grow light,” he said. Marion said a typical windowsill isn’t enough, and he said he uses grow lights and typically leaves them on for 14-16 hours a day. “It’s difficult with windowsills only because most windows only get between two to four hours of sunlight, if that, and most seedlings need five to seven hours,” he said. “You can always use a windowsill and supplement the light. ... Otherwise, your seedlings are going to get leggy, stretching toward the light.” Marion also recommends adding a fan to the seed-starting room, which he said prevents stagnant air that can contribute to plant diseases. Papadelis recommended “a tiny, tiny little fan” somewhere in the room moving air around. “You don’t want to point a fan right at the seedlings,” Papadelis said. Find out more about Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township by visiting tellys.com. Learn more about MIgardener in St. Clair by visiting migardener.com. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

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On the western side, Traverse City, Grand Haven, Harbor Springs and Petoskey have been popular on the market due to their wintertime activities. “In Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Petoskey area, you also have those amenities in the winter and not just in the summer, because you have ski resorts to take advantage of as well,” Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor Renee Pfeil said. Traverse City, while one of the more expensive locations, has been recognized as a premium location for buyers. Showcasing a city life, wineries and a lake presence as well, Traverse City has been hot on the market. Pfeil, who grew up in the Cheboygan area, said Traverse City’s versatility has been its biggest attribute. “Traverse City has become a really popular area just because of all the amenities,” Pfeil said. “You still kind of have access to get to a Target, all the city living places, the wineries, but you still have the lakes to take advantage of, the beautiful beaches, the dunes and all that.” See PROPERTIES on page 15A

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Towards the middle part of Northern Michigan, the lakefront properties will always hold extensive value on the market. With Michigan universally recognized as one of the top states for boating, it’s no secret why areas like Burt Lake, Charlevoix and Mullet Lake have continued to be vacation spots. “The other area is that whole chain of lakes from Cheboygan, Lake Huron, going into the Cheboygan River, Mullet Lake, Burt Lake and Crooked Lake,” Pfeil said. “That whole boating scene is pretty popular in the summer and a nice area where inventory is still really low because it’s hard to find stuff on the water there.” Typical prices in the channel lakes between Burt and Mullet lakes have ranged from $300,000 to $500,000, with the higherpriced properties typically offering an updated three-bedroom lakefront property. Ruthann Cantile, a Cheboygan native, recently purchased a lakefront house on Lake Huron, between Mackinaw City and Cheboygan, which she plans to turn into an Airbnb. Cantile said she’s excited to show visitors

what the area has to offer. “It’s kind of nice to share Cheboygan’s lakes, rivers and trails in not only summertime but wintertime activities, like snowmobiling and ice fishing,” Cantile said. Areas in the middle of Michigan such as Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake and Roscommon continue to be popular, specifically for buyers with proximity to metro Detroit in mind. Bazner said he’s come across two types of buyers looking for vacation properties in Michigan. “You find that you have two different types of people,” Bazner said. “The first is how far people want to be from metro Detroit, and the other is people who find a place wherever they want.” Areas such as Caseville, Lexington, Port Huron and Tawas Lake have provided the lakefront properties while also saving metro Detroit-based buyers time on driving. Lexington, Caseville and Port Huron still offer a walk-around-town feel while providing the summertime feel that buyers are looking for. “I’ve had clients who were really more interested in Tawas Lake, Higgins Lake, Caseville and Port Huron area just because the drive time is better,” Pfeil said. Michiganders aren’t the only ones in the

market for second homes in Michigan. Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois natives continue to populate the market. With time not necessarily being a consideration for out-of-state buyers, Pfeil said there are certain areas that seem to be primarily occupied by out-of-state residents. “Up in Northern Michigan, Harbor Springs, Mullet Lake, Petoskey, Charlevoix —

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Family’s freedom during wartime is ‘One Star Away’ BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — As a young child living in Poland during World War II, Jozefa (Ziuta) Nowicka, her parents and siblings were awakened at 3 a.m. when Soviet soldiers forced their way into their home. The family was taken to a Siberian labor camp, where they were forced to work while enduring near starvation, disease, separation and freezing temperatures. It was family patriarch Konstanty (Kostek) who helped his wife Teodora (Tola) and six children escape imprisonment. Nowicka’s daughter, Imogene Salva, chronicled her mother’s footsteps to freedom by writing the book “One Star Away.” On March 9, the author and educator will pay tribute to her mom by sharing her story from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Warren Civic Center Library, located at 1 City Square, east of Van Dyke Avenue and north of 12 Mile Road. An Eventbrite link at rb.gy/gox7jk has been added for individuals who wish to register for the evening, although walk-ins are also encouraged. “I am honored to tell my mother’s story,” Salva, a Colorado resident, said in a prepared statement. “Growing up in New York City, I realized that my mother’s wartime experiences were shared by thousands and remain relatively unknown to the rest of the world.” As the war raged on, Polish General Władysław Sikorski reached out to dignitaries in other countries to inquire if they could

take in Polish refugee children. Nowicka, her older sister, Jadwiga (Jadzia) and their brother, Jozef (Jozek) eventually had a new place to call home: India. They moved to the Asian country after an Indian maharajah responded to the general’s request. Salva will further discuss that and other sufferings the family survived while they were displaced. The Piast Institute, located at 11633 Joseph Campau Ave. in Hamtramck, is hosting Salva’s visit. Her appearance is the first of a two-part lecture series sponsored by Piast to mark its 20-year anniversary. “The book was so touching,” Piast Institute Executive Director Malgorzata Tulecki said. “People will be able to ask questions and to hear the story. It’s a great one.” The Piast Institute, a nonprofit organization, is a national research and policy center for Polish and Polish American Affairs. It is also one of 48 U.S. Census Bureau Information Centers and one of two located in Michigan. The Piast Institute develops conferences, seminars, data publications, public programs, lectures and exhibits. The organization acts as a data resource center that helps Polish, Polish American and other business and community groups develop policy papers and historical, cultural, political, economic, social and demographic studies on a wide variety of topics. For more information on the Piast Institute, call the office at (313) 733-4535 or visit piastinstitute.org. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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MADISON HEIGHTS — Work has resumed on an ambitious project to improve Interstate 75 across Oakland County. Late last month, two-way traffic on I-75 began sharing the northbound lanes between 13 Mile Road and Interstate 696, with two lanes maintained in each direction, while reconstruction is completed on the southbound side. In addition, ramp closures are now in place at several locations, including the 12 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, the 11 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75, and the southbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696. These will be in place for the remainder of the 2023 construction season. Access will be maintained both on northbound I-75, from westbound 12 Mile Road, as well as from the northbound I-75 exit to eastbound 12 Mile Road. At press time March 1, 12 Mile Road

In the end, the project will have rebuilt close to 18 miles of freeway, replaced 47 bridges, and modernized interchanges at the I-75 business loop, Big Beaver Road, and 14 Mile and 12 Mile roads, along with constructing the 4-mile drainage tunnel between Eight Mile and 12 Mile roads. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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located just north of 12 Mile Road, and 12 Mile Road proper, is expected to last until early fall,” said Rob Morosi, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), via email. “When the bridge work is finished, we expect to open 12 Mile. Again, the target is early fall.” The project first resumed this year Feb. 24-27. During that weekend, it was closed in both directions between I-696 and the I-75 business loop (Square Lake Road), with all ramps to northbound I-75 closed from I-696 to 14 Mile Road, and all ramps to southbound I-75 closed from M-59 to 11 Mile. Also during that weekend, northbound I-75 traffic was rerouted west on I-696 to northbound M-1 (Woodward Avenue), then eastbound Square Lake Road to northbound I-75, while southbound I-75 traffic followed westbound Square Lake Road to southbound M-1, then eastbound I-696 back to southbound I-75. Morosi explained that the entire modernization project will be largely complete by See I-75 on page 18A

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In Eastpointe, Trombley was arraigned March 1 in the 38th District Court by Magistrate Mark Makoski. Trombley is facing one charge of delivering schedule two drugs, a seven-year felony. His bond, which according to court records was posted March 1, was set at $50,000 and requires drug testing twice a week. His next appearance in Eastpointe will be at 1 p.m. March 15 for a probable cause conference in front of Judge Kathleen Galen. He is also scheduled for a preliminary exam at 1 p.m. March 22. In the 37th District Court in Warren, in addition to one charge of delivering schedule two drugs, Trombley has been charged with intent to distribute less than 50 grams of narcotics, a 20-year felony; possession with intent to distribute schedule two drugs, a seven-year felony; and possession

of analogues, a two-year felony. He was arraigned Feb. 23 by Judge Michael Chupa, who gave him a $25,000 bond. He was scheduled for a probable cause conference in Warren at 8:45 a.m. March 7, after press time, in front of Chupa. Trombley was also charged with delivering schedule two drugs in Roseville, which has been bound over to the 16th Circuit Court in Mount Clemens, where he will be arraigned at 1:30 p.m. March 20 in front of Judge Matthew Sabaugh. Trombley was given a $10,000 personal bond in this case, plus drug testing. At press time, Trombley’s attorney, Glenn McCandliss, could not be reached for comment. A representative of the Sterling Heights Police Department also could not be reached for comment. According to court records, Trombley is also facing an identity theft charge in Wayne County Circuit Court. The attorney representing him on this charge, Larry Polk, could not be reached for comment.

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STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, March 8, 2023 - 5B

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F THE O E M I R C • NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEEK INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Chainsaws stolen

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:50 p.m. on Feb. 14, in the 31000 Harper Avenue, officers responded to an incident where three chainsaws were stolen. Upon arrival, officers spoke to an employee who stated that two unknown suspects entered the store, took the chainsaws and left without attempting to pay for the merchandise. A second employee provided descriptions to the officers and said that they left in a white vehicle. The employees were given a copy of the report number.

Driver arrested after traffic stop

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 12:53 a.m. on Feb. 9, on Eight Mile Road at Harper Avenue, officers were doing a routine traffic stop when another vehicle sped past. They followed the vehicle into a gas station, where they approached the driver, a 20-year-old man. The driver was allegedly aggressive, yelling profanities at the officers, flailing his arms and making other movements. It was found the driver did not have insurance, and he continued to act disorderly until the officers tried to put him in the patrol car. When an officer warned the driver that he would be pepper sprayed if he kept kicking, they were able to close the patrol car door and take him to the St. Clair Shores Police Department for processing.

Vehicle theft reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:51 p.m. on Feb. 5, in the 20000 block of Eastlawn Street, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, officers were met by the registered owner who stated that the last time she saw her vehicle was around 4 p.m. on Feb. 3. She noticed her car was missing at approximately 1 p.m. on the listed date. Officers made contact with a neighbor who last saw the vehicle on Feb. 3 and noticed broken glass on Feb. 4. The neighbor stated she disposed of the broken glass she found.

Customers leave without paying

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:35 p.m. on Feb. 1, in the 23000 block of Marter Road, officers responded to a report of customers walking out on their bill at a restaurant. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the manager who stated the suspects ordered and consumed food. The suspects then allegedly got up from the table and walked out without paying. They got in a vehicle and left westbound on Marter. The officers advised the manager to save any video evidence for detectives.

People walk out on bill

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 12:12 a.m. on Feb. 5, in the 23000 block of Harper Avenue, an officer responded to a call of a party leaving a restaurant without paying. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the manager, who stated both the suspect and the suspect’s friend walked out on a bill, but the suspect left the receipt and her license. The two left in an unknown direction. Contact was made with the waitress who attended to the table, but she did not have much information. The officer advised that a report would be made.

Road rage, assault reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:12 a.m. on Feb. 13, on Interstate 94 at 10 Mile Road, officers responded to a road rage incident involving a felony assault. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, a 46-year-old man, who stated he was driving east on I-94 in the area of Nine Mile Road when a vehicle carrying four men cut him off. The victim proceeded to cut them off and the back and forth proceeded two more times. The victim then shouted for them to fight him. They proceeded to match his speed and fired four shots into the side of his car. When the officers asked the victim about the details, he reportedly got defensive. The victim stated he followed the vehicle to get a license plate but was unsuccessful. The officers asked why he did not call the police, and the victim stated he was alone at the time. There was a bullet hole in the victim’s vehicle, but no bullets were found.

Driver found with drugs

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11 p.m. Jan. 31, an officer on patrol in the area of 22 Mile and Ryan roads initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle was not registered with the Secretary of State, so the officer impounded the vehicle. The driver reportedly appeared very nervous when informed that his car was going to be impounded. While doing an inventory search of the vehicle, the officer located a gun in the back seat, police said. When the driver was being handcuffed, a straw with fentanyl was located on him. The driver was placed under arrest for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of fentanyl.

Woman scammed out of $1,000 after being told sister is hostage

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:02 p.m. Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to the 12000 block of Culver Drive, near 21 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a fraud

report. The caller stated that she had received a phone call from an unknown man. The man told her that her sister was being held hostage and he needed $1,000; otherwise, he would hurt her sister. The caller then withdrew $1,000 from her bank account and wired money to a location in Mexico. Shortly after sending the money, she spoke to her sister on the phone, and her sister informed her that she was OK and that the phone call was a scam. Police were investigating.

Driver with expired license plate admits she drank too much

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer on patrol in the area of West Utica and Dequindre roads observed a vehicle with an expired license plate at 2 a.m. Jan. 29. The vehicle was also unable to maintain its lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop. When talking to the driver, the officer reportedly could smell a strong odor of intoxicants. The driver stated that she had just left a local bar and reportedly admitted to having four beers. The officer then had the driver exit her vehicle so she could perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test. The driver refused to take the PBT, telling the officer that she didn’t want to take one since she already knew she was over the legal limit, according to police. The driver was then placed under arrest for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. She was then transported to the Police Department, at which time a blood draw was completed to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content.

Apartment complex office locks damaged

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:51 a.m. Feb. 1, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the area of West Utica and Ryan roads for a vandalism report. The locks had been damaged at the main office of the apartment complex. The vandal caused approximately $170 worth of damage. Police were investigating.

Business broken into, items stolen

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a business in the 46000 block of Van Dyke Avenue for a breaking-and-entering that had been discovered at 1:58 p.m. Feb. 5. The owner of the business, when he arrived for work, discovered that some of his merchandise was missing. Surveillance video showed two individuals inside the building stealing merchandise overnight. The burglars gained entry by pulling the exterior door open. Evidence technicians were called to the scene to gather evidence. The detective bureau was investigating.

Burglar attempts to steal vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:39 p.m. Feb. 3, officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of 21 Mile and Hayes roads for a breaking and entering report. Officers made contact with the homeowner, who stated that he went out to his garage that morning and discovered the garage door was partially opened. He then discovered the rear window to his vehicle that was parked in the garage had been broken out. Also, paneling under the glove box was removed with wires hanging out. Police said it appears that the burglar broke into the garage to attempt to steal the vehicle that the homeowner had parked inside, but the burglar was unsuccessful in stealing the vehicle. Police were investigating.

Meijer catches customers stealing in self-scan checkout

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5, officers were dispatched to Meijer, 15055 Hall Road, for a complaint of a retail fraud in progress. Loss prevention officers observed two subjects in the self-scanning area not scanning all the items in their carts. Police arrived on the scene while the suspects were still in the store. Loss prevention officers stated that the suspects would self-scan one item, then place multiple items in their bags. Both subjects were arrested and charged with retail fraud.

Almost $1,000 in Nike clothes stolen

STERLING HEIGHTS — Two female suspects allegedly shoplifted $995 worth of Nike clothes from Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Feb. 3. The suspects allegedly hid the merchandise in a purse and additional bags before leaving without paying. They reportedly got away in a gold Chevrolet Equinox toward the direction of the nearby Steak ‘n Shake before witnesses lost sight of their vehicle. Police investigated the area but couldn’t find the vehicle.

Safe, piggy bank raided at home

STERLING HEIGHTS — A burglary reportedly happened sometime between 9:15 a.m. and around 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at a home in the 5000 block of Woods Drive, near 14 Mile and Mound roads. The victim reportedly noticed the basement lights being on upon return as well as open doors upstairs that had been closed earlier that day. A bedroom safe and a piggy bank were also broken and raided, police said. According to police, cash, a wedding ring, necklaces and other jewelry were stolen. Police spotted pry marks on some doors. Police said they had no suspects.

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WARREN HELPS NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE CONTINENT

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 until 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!”

Donor registry awareness bill introduced

LANSING — On Feb. 1, state Reps. 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.”

Shrine students raise money for veterans

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School recently raised money to support local veterans. According to a press release, students held a fundraising drive to support veterans of the U.S. military. The money, a total of $2,200, was given to the Berkley American Legion Post 374 during a pep rally on Feb. 3. The funds then were given to the American Legion Department of Michigan for use by the Michigan American Legion Foundation in support of wounded and returning veterans in the state. “We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication to support our veterans,” John LaCroix, a teacher at the grade school, said in the release. “Their efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of those who have bravely served our country. We would like to thank the Berkley American Legion for their support and guidance throughout this initiative.”

TOWNSEND HOTEL RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MICHIGAN’S BEST BIRMINGHAM — The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Travel Rankings has recognized Birmingham’s Townsend Hotel as a top hotel in Michigan. Awards, recommendations and ratings expressed by travel experts and guests were used to determine this year’s Best Hotels. “The Townsend Hotel team works very hard to ensure that each and every guest has a memorable experience at our property, for all of the right reasons,” Steven Kalczynski, the managing director of the Townsend Hotel, said in a press release. “It’s always rewarding to receive confirmation, through recognitions like this ranking, that our efforts are hitting the mark.” The Townsend Hotel was ranked fourth behind the Grand Hotel, Hotel Walloon and The H Hotel.

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