3/20/25 Grosse Pointe Times by C & G Newspapers

Beloved K-9 retires after 8 years on the force

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

HARPER WOODS —Getting adjusted to retirement can be hard for anyone, but it’s even harder when you don’t yet understand you’re retired. That’s the case for Harper Woods Public Safety Department K-9 Kaiser, who still wants to head to work when he sees his handler put on his uniform.

“He’s ready to go. He wants to go,” said Harper Woods Public Safety Sgt. Steve Johnson, Kaiser’s handler. “He has to be told to stay when I’m walking out the door. It’s going to take time before it settles in and he realizes this is the new normal.”

Kaiser’s retirement was celebrated during a party organized by the nonprofit Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society in his honor March 14 at the AMVETS Center in Harper Woods, where the beloved German shepherd was able to see many of his supporters one final time. His last day at work was Feb. 23,

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BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

GROSSE POINTES — Girls have always been able to be members of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, but they were never able to take advantage of programs like the Eagle Scouts, which was only offered through Boy Scouts of America. That is, until now. The Boy Scouts of America — which rebranded itself as Scouting America — became open to female

FEMALE SCOUTING AMERICA TROOP BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL GIRLS

members in February 2019, and the Grosse Pointes recently established its first female troop, Troop 86 G. The troop holds its weekly meetings at Richard Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Farms, but it’s open to girls from any of the Grosse Pointes, Harper Woods and other surrounding communities that want to join.

The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts/Scouting America have always had a different focus from each other, said Chris Cornwell, of Grosse Pointe Park, the cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 147.

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LEFT: Reagan Henke, 12, of Grosse Pointe City, teaches the girls in Troop 86 G how to make a square knot during a weekly Scout meeting March 10 at Richard Elementary School in Grosse Pointe Farms.

ABOVE: Members of Troop 86 G practice making a square knot.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

Commission tasked with preparing tree plan for Woods

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

WOODS — This year, Grosse Pointe Woods will mark its 47th anniversary as a Tree City USA, a designation from the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation.

While trees are clearly important to the city — a tree is a prominent part of the city’s logo — the Woods Community Tree Commission would like to see a more comprehensive approach to improving and maintaining the Woods’ urban forest.

Members of the Tree Commission appeared before the Woods City Council — sitting as the Committee of the Whole — Feb. 24 to discuss the possibility of a strategic plan with regard to city-owned trees.

“We’re (here) in the spirit of collaboration and teamwork,” Tree Commission Chair Paul G. Lechner said. “We have a lot of energy, a lot of interest in regard to moving the city forward in regard to forestation.”

The Tree Commission was chartered in 1958 “to maintain a comprehensive forestry program” in the city, Lechner said.

Lechner said he understands Mack is a county road and officials may not want to spend a lot of money to plant trees in public rights of way like islands, but he said the result isn’t pretty.

“Mack Avenue is the front door, the main street of this community,” Lechner said. “Look at the islands. … Look at Google Earth. Look at the imagery.”

Tree Commission member Steve Skorupski also expressed concerns about trees on Mack.

“We’ve got dead trees on Mack Avenue, and soon we’re going to have to take those down,” Skorupski said.

And it doesn’t stop there.

“There’s a lot of room for improvement, not only on Mack, but across the city,” Lechner said.

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Grosse Pointe Theatre to premiere ‘Groundhog Day: The Musical’ in metro Detroit

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

PARK — “Groundhog Day: The Musical” is coming to the Pierce Middle School stage in Grosse Pointe Park, but audiences won’t be feeling déjà vu — this is the southeastern Michigan premiere of the show.

Based on the 1993 movie of the same name starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, Grosse Pointe Theatre will present the comedy March 28 to April 6. “Groundhog Day” is about a cynical, cranky TV weather forecaster, Phil Connors, sent to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to cover its famed annual Groundhog Day celebration. To his shock, Phil finds himself stuck in a time loop, as Feb. 2 keeps repeating. The experience transforms Phil and leads him to reevaluate his life.

It’s about “just (finding) appreciation for the little things in life,” said Manda Borden, of Clawson, making

her GPT debut as Rita Hanson, Phil’s smart, kind-hearted producer.

Director Danielle Caralis, of Grosse Pointe Park, was thrilled to be able to bring in a show local audiences likely haven’t seen, as it didn’t tour nationally after it opened on Broadway in 2016.

“That’s exciting,” Caralis said. “We’re bringing brand-new stuff to the region.”

Despite being a lesser-known Broadway musical, “Groundhog Day” earned awards and accolades during its run, including seven Tony Award nominations and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

The show poses a “very large technical challenge,” Caralis said. Unlike a movie, which can use editing and other cues to show that Phil is reliving the same day, the stage production requires different tricks, including lighting and music.

Grosse Pointe City celebrates multiple public safety promotions during ceremony

BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com

CITY — Retirements bring more than new hires — they also mean promotions. And with multiple promotions happening at the same time, the Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Department held a special ceremony Feb. 26 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms to mark this important occasion.

Sgt. Chris Saunders was promoted to lieutenant, officers Josh Ina and Steve Mukavec were promoted to sergeant, and one supervisor was promoted to a rank the department almost never uses in recognition of his contributions.

After 30 years of “exemplary service,” Public Safety Director John Alcorn said he was promoting Lt. Tom Martindale to the role of captain.

“Tom exemplifies all the qualities you want to see

from an officer,” Alcorn said. “He is kind, he is brave and he treats people with respect. I’m honored that he is our first captain in well over 60 years.”

Martindale worked for the Pontiac Police Department for about nine years before coming to the city, where he earned numerous awards and praise from his peers.

Martindale said he’ll continue to work the road, as

From left, Mario Simone plays Phil Connors and Manda Borden plays Rita Hanson in Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of “Groundhog Day: The Musical.” Photo provided by Grosse Pointe Theatre

Trees

While some business owners might not be in favor of trees in front of their establishments, Lechner said they might want to reconsider.

“Consumers shop more frequently and longer in tree-lined areas,” Lechner said.

Commission member Christina Pitts, who said she’s lived in the Woods for 30 years, said trees are a hallmark of the Woods, right down to the city’s name.

“Are trees treasured as a resource?” Pitts asked the council. “Are they a forethought or an afterthought?”

City Administrator Frank Schulte said the city planted trees in the wake of recent water main and road projects.

“We are increasing the budget (for trees) and we are planning on planting more trees,” Schulte said.

The scope of what the commission sees as the need for a more robust canopy could be outside of what the city can afford. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments recommends a tree canopy of about 40% coverage, while the Woods’ canopy is only estimated at roughly 33.7% coverage, Lechner said.

“We need to adjust to the best practices of other communities,” Lechner said. “I do think we could make a significant investment in our tree canopy.”

Pitts said they need to better educate Woods residents as well, so they can be part of the process.

“How can we engage the community to be responsible for trees?” Pitts asked.

City Councilwoman Angela Coletti Brown thanked the commission for its expertise and energy.

“Education is so important,” Coletti Brown said. “I think education is a huge need … and your commission is a huge resource.”

City Councilwoman Vicki Granger agreed with the commission’s idea for a community tree sale, where residents could purchase trees for their own yards at a discount, thus encouraging more tree planting on private property.

“We’re all in this together,” Granger said. “We all want to (maintain) an attractive city.”

Commissioners said trees increase residential property values, reduce energy bills and provide habitat for wildlife, among many other benefits. The city’s most recent master plan, completed last year, underscores the need to foster a healthy tree canopy.

Tree Commission member Gary Lechner — Paul Lechner’s brother — said he’s seen the tree canopy in his own neighborhood decline over the years.

“The tree canopy needs to be actively managed,” Gary Lechner said. “It’s an ongoing sustainability (issue).”

While there was no formal vote, the council essentially tasked the commission with drafting a strategic plan for trees in the Woods.

City officials are looking forward to seeing what the commission comes up with in the coming months.

“Let’s move ahead and look towards September for reviewing a plan,” Mayor Arthur Bryant said.

What that plan looks like — and what steps the city might take next — have yet to be determined.

City Councilman Todd McConaghy told the commission to “please continue,” but also said officials couldn’t make any decisions or promises now.

“I think we have to reserve judgment until we see what you’re proposing,” McConaghy said. “We can’t make any decisions until we see what the plan looks like.”

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

Kaiser

and his official retirement day was March 3, when he was honored by the Harper Woods City Council for his service. At 9 1/2 years old — he’ll turn 10 Oct. 29 — it was time for him to start this new chapter in his life. The average working life for a dog is about seven to 10 years, Johnson said, and while Kaiser is still relatively healthy, arthritis in his lower back has slowed him down a bit.

“Now with his age, the last few tracks over the last year or so, his stamina has (been reduced),” Johnson said. “He still has the mindset to do it, but his body has taken a toll.”

Johnson, who was promoted to sergeant in April 2024, joined the Harper Woods Public Safety Department in April 2013, after about three years with the Highland Park Police Department. Early on, he expressed interest in starting a K-9 program in Harper Woods.

“I was always a dog lover, and I knew police dogs were some of the highest trained and most loyal,” Johnson said. “I knew there was a lot of work involved, but the reward was invaluable.”

Johnson approached GPAAS to see if the nonprofit might be willing to raise funds to cover K-9 program costs, such as veterinary care, food, equipment and a specially outfitted K-9 vehicle — all expenses the city would have otherwise had to come up with at a time when money was already tight.

GPAAS, which opened an animal shelter in Harper Woods in 2012, created a legal agreement with the city of Harper Woods circa 2015 that enabled GPAAS to hold fundraisers for the Harper Woods K-9 program. GPAAS Executive Director Corinne Martin said GPAAS would then turn over money raised to the city to cover costs associated with having a K-9.

“For me, it’s been an incredible journey having an opportunity to work with a K-9, to see their intelligence, the intuitiveness, watching them train — it’s made me a better trainer myself and taught me things about dogs I didn’t know,” Martin said. “It’s something I will carry with me forever.”

Kaiser was born in the Czech Republic in 2015 and was selected by Johnson at a training facility in America in October 2016, when he was about a year old. Johnson could see Kaiser’s drive, even as a puppy. After training with Johnson, Kaiser officially joined the Public Safety Department in January 2017.

Over his career, Kaiser participated on more than 500 calls for service in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes — which

have a mutual aid agreement — as well as neighboring cities including St. Clair Shores, Detroit, Eastpointe, Roseville and Warren. His successful tracks led to multiple arrests, including a suspect who fled from police and was hiding under a box truck in 2018.

“We would have never found him if not for the dog,” Johnson said. “Even as a handler, I was confused about why (Kaiser) was trying to pull me under the truck.”

Where the suspect had hidden, he wasn’t visible to the officers looking for him.

In 2019, an intoxicated female driver who had fled on foot from an accident scene was found in a ditch with Kaiser’s help. During a 2021 track for a robbery suspect, Kaiser located a stolen wallet discarded by the suspect. While assisting another department in 2021 following a carjacking, Kaiser found a bag and a weapon that the suspect had attempted to hide in an overgrown alley, Johnson said.

Tom Price, a retired St. Clair Shores Police Department K-9 handler whose dogs were the late Axe and then Maz, trained with Johnson and Kaiser for many years.

“He’s had some great finds,” Price said of Kaiser. “He’s been a pillar of the community. … I’m very happy Kaiser’s going out with a bang.”

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Photo by K. Michelle Moran Harper Woods Public Safety Department Sgt. Steve Johnson is accompanied by K-9 Kaiser, who recently retired.

Groundhog

In addition, some of the songs are very long, making them tricky to perform and choreograph.

Assistant Director Emma Kruse, of St. Clair Shores, who has been doing GPT shows since she was a child, said Caralis and the rest of the cast and crew are hurtling over those obstacles.

Kruse said one of Caralis’ strengths is her ability to assemble a strong team.

“Every department here (at GPT) is firing on all cylinders,” Kruse said. “There’s a lot of challenges, but everyone is rising to the challenge. … I think it’s going to be a moving production.”

Mario Simone, of Rochester, plays Phil.

“I’m a big fan of the movie,” Simone said. “I thought it would be a really fun challenge to see how they could translate it (to the stage). … It’s a nice, castdriven ensemble show.”

The cast also includes Alan Neuwirth as Ned Ryerson and Hannah Roth as Nancy Taylor. The ensemble members, who play multiple roles, are Kyle O’Donnell, Olyvia O’Donnell, Kris Wright, Cara Motzkus, Erica Clarke, Benji Timpf, Charlie Rinderknecht, Sarah Bryant, Panos Varlamos, Peter DiSante, Justin Kazanowski, Erin Marie Mee, Kevin Fitzhenry, Zak Shugart, Alex Mardlin, Janine Wisniewski, Sophie Leszczynski and Silas Wooten.

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Caralis said the musical format allows for greater character development and exposition of the main characters as well as the quirky residents of Punxsutawney.

Simone said the show offers “a lot of different styles” of music, from a Metallica-esque hard rocking number to folk, country and Latin-influenced songs.

“The music is complex and a challenge,” Caralis said. “We have a cast of really incredible singers in this production. You will hear really tight harmonies.”

Kruse said every character has his or her own musical theme as well.

“The music will guide you through this story,” Caralis said.

Like the movie, the musical balances heart with humor.

“I think there’s something lovely to discover in every scene,” Kruse said.

Because of some adult language and content, GPT is advising audiences that this show should be likened to a PG-13 movie rating in terms of age-appropriateness.

“For our movie fans, they’re going to see many of the characters they love come to life (on the stage),” Caralis said. “Ultimately, what I want people to take out of this experience is that this is a story of redemption.”

Pierce Middle School is located at 15430 Kercheval Ave. in Grosse Pointe Park. For advance tickets or more information, visit gpt.org or call the GPT box office at (313) 881-4004.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 4981047.

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The cast of Grosse Pointe Theatre’s production of “Groundhog Day: The Musical” includes, from left, Kevin Fitzhenry, Kyle O’Donnell, Justin Kazanowski, Alan Neuwirth and Mario Simone.

Promotions

do fellow supervisors, but as a captain, his primary new role will be “ensuring supervisors receive the training they need to succeed in their new roles.”

He was the field training officer for all the officers who received promotions Feb. 26 and was thrilled to see them rising in the ranks.

“When you train folks and they come to this level, it’s the greatest honor to me,” Martindale said.

While other officers were joined by family members for their badge pinnings, Martindale asked City Public Service Director Peter Randazzo to do the pinning.

“He does so much for our department,” Martindale said of Randazzo.

Saunders, who joined the department in January 2016, was promoted to sergeant just under four years later, the second-fastest such rise in department history, Alcorn said. Now, Alcorn said, he’s becoming the secondfastest promoted to lieutenant. His roles in the department include accident investigator, field training officer, Crisis Intervention Team member, virtual training instructor and firearms instructor.

“The process for promotion is tough,” Alcorn said. “In Grosse Pointe City, it consists of an oral board and written test, combined with seniority points and supervisor reviews. We use this process for sergeant, and then we add an additional book to the lieutenant exam to make it even more challenging. They have three months to prepare for the exam once it is announced. This was a particularly tough group to compete with. In fact, the written portion of the test for sergeant — which carries the most weight — ended with the top three candidates (being) within three points of each other.”

Alcorn quoted from reports by supervisors of the officers being promoted to sergeant to demonstrate they had earned accolades from their peers.

“Josh is an excellent officer who executes all aspects of the job with professionalism and knowledge,” Alcorn read. “He steps up and volunteers for details and handles incidents with respect and kindness. He has an even disposition that is not easily excited. Josh is an asset on the fire ground with his

experience and willingness to do the hard work needed during a fire. His experience on the SWAT team, calm demeanor and professionalism would make him a great addition to any shift and will make him a great supervisor.”

Ina, who has been with the department for 10 years, said he was excited about the promotion.

“I’m looking forward to serving the community and learning as much as possible about the new aspects of the job,” Ina said.

Ina said Martindale has “been a mentor to me my entire time in Grosse Pointe City,” so seeing him promoted was exciting as well.

Mukavec came to the city with plenty of law enforcement experience. He previously worked for the Detroit Police Department for about six years and then spent nearly 20 years working for the Harper Woods Public Safety Department.

Mukavec fought tears as he offered a special thanks to the family members of the officers.

“Without our families, we couldn’t do this job,” said Mukavec, who was accompanied to the ceremony by his wife, Flora, daughter, Isabella, and mother, Rose.

Ina was joined by his parents, Norman and Thelma, significant other Heather and extended family members. Saunders was joined by his wife, Danielle, 10-month-old son Christopher and parents, Dale and Julie. Several officers from other departments were

present as well.

Alcorn also acknowledged the sacrifices made by the family members of public safety officers.

“Thank you for joining us today but beyond that, thank you for your patience and support during the years of weekends, holidays, order-ins and special events that

call your loved ones away from home,” Alcorn said. “And thank you for the support you gave them during the months of studying that led to today.”

Many city administrators were on hand for the ceremony, as well as Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak, who addressed the officers.

“On behalf of the members of the City Council (and the) residents of Grosse Pointe, I am pleased and honored to congratulate all of you on these well-deserved promotions,” Tomkowiak said. “You’ve all demonstrated strong leadership and outstanding service that not only meets the expectations of this community, but exceeds that. I say that sincerely. I would like to thank every one of you and your families for your service and your brave and dedicated efforts in keeping our city safe and for fostering the sense of community that makes Grosse Pointe such a special place. I am sure you will continue to serve this city and its residents with courage, professionalism, integrity and honor.”

In 2024, Lt. Alan Gwyn and Sgt. Michael Almeranti retired after decades of service. Gwyn didn’t go far, though — he’s now working for the Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Department.

Call Staff Writer K. Michelle Moran at (586) 498-1047.

ATTENTION WAYNE COUNTY Was your Property Foreclosed and Sold at Auction?

What is this About?

As a result of a Michigan Supreme Court decision, in Schafer v Kent County and Hathon v State of Michigan, counties are not allowed to keep profts from tax foreclosed properties so many people may be owed money.

Who is Eligible?

You may be entitled to any remaining proceeds from a foreclosure sale if you owned or had an ownership in interest in a property in Wayne County, Michigan that was foreclosed and sold at auction before December 2020

Remaining proceeds are proceeds left over, if any, after the total amount due to the foreclosing governmental unit (including all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the sale) is paid.

How to Participate

If you want to be eligible to receive any remaining sale proceeds, you must submit a Notice of Intent to Claim Interest in Foreclosure Sales Proceeds (form 6156) no later than March 31, 2025.

How to Submit a Notice of Intent

Information a how to submit a Notice of Intent, obtain a copy of the Notice, FAQs and other documents can be found at WayneCountyForeclosureClaims.com. Completed forms must be sent or delivered to: Te Wayne County Treasurer 400 Monroe, 5th Floor Detroit, MI 48226

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Photo by K. Michelle Moran

From left, newly promoted Grosse Pointe City Public Safety Capt. Tom Martindale, Sgt. Steve Mukavec, Lt. Chris Saunders and Sgt. Josh Ina are joined by Public Safety Director John Alcorn during a ceremony Feb. 26 at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.

NEWS & NOTES

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CELEBRATE LENT IN A JAZZY WAY

Some of the area’s best jazz musicians and vocalists will join the Wayne State University Concert Chorale to present the concert, “A Jazz Celebration of Lent,” featuring a big band and chorus, at 5:30 p.m. March 30 at Historic Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort St. in downtown Detroit. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for this event, which will feature composer Russ Miller’s “Suite Justice: A Jazz Setting of the Beatitudes.” Among the musicians performing will be guitarist Ron English, trumpeters Dwight Adams and John Douglas, saxophonist James Hughes, trombonist and bandleader Ron Kischuk and 2025 Kresge Arts in Detroit Eminent Artist Marion Hayden, a bassist. For tickets or more information, visit fortstreet.org.

ACTIVITIES OFFERED AT HELM

The Helm at the Boll Life Center, 158 Ridge Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, will offer Restorative Yin Evening Yoga from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 3 and 17, and May 1, 15 and 29 at a cost of $7 per session for Helm members and $10 for nonmembers. The class is aimed at increasing mobility, flexibility and stability while creating a sense of peace.

Spanish for Beginners will be taught on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 8 to May 13, as well as Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 9 to May 14, at a cost of $35 for the whole Tuesday or Wednesday session for Helm members and $40 for nonmembers. Registration is required for all Helm programs and can be made by visiting helmlife.org or calling (313) 882-9600.

NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED

The nonprofit Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education recently announced the election of new board members Joseph Herd, of Grosse Pointe Woods; Randie Kohler, of Grosse Pointe Woods; and Michelle Parikh, of Grosse Pointe Farms. Herd is a past president of the Grosse Pointe Board of Education and retired deputy chief of United States Probation, Eastern District of Michigan. Kohler is an accounting manager for Village Green and community volunteer who serves as president of the Red Barons Football and Cheer. Parikh is a senior research and development scientist for Nestle Purina and past president of the Mothers’ Club at Grosse Pointe South High School who has also been involved in PTOs, the Junior League of Detroit and other nonprofits. The GPFPE also announced the hiring of a new administrator, Katie Stanley, who was brought on board in June 2024.

“We are so happy these three outstanding individuals agreed to join the GPFPE board and share with us their talents, experience and perspective, along with their commitment to the students and teachers of the Grosse Pointe Public School System,” GPFPE President Cynthia Sohn said in a press release. “We are also thrilled to announce the hiring of Katie Stanley as our administrator. In the short time that Katie has been with us, her enthusiasm, creative thinking and competence have already proven invaluable to our organization. We look forward to seeing how all of these individuals help us grow and improve as an organization.”

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HOLDS FUNDRAISER

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan will hold a fundraiser, The Great Big Auction, from 6 to 9 p.m. March 20 at the Cambria Hotel, 600 W. Lafayette St. in Detroit. A VIP reception will start at 5:30 p.m.

The auction will begin at 7:20 p.m. and include a chance to secure exclusive experiential packages. Monies raised will support programs that team youths with adult mentors.

For more information, visit bbbssoutheastmi. org/great-big-auction or contact event fundraising consultant Ebony Walls at info@beapartofme. com or (313) 643-5411.

WORKSHOP ADDRESSES NAVIGATING DIVORCE

The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods will present the workshop “Thriving Through Divorce” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 3 at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms. Attendees will learn how to get through the emotional and legal aspects of divorce as they start to heal and move forward. Snacks will be provided. Wine and beer will be available for purchase.

For reservations or more information, visit familycenterhelps.org.

YOUNG ARTISTS INVITED TO ENTER EXHIBITION

The deadline for the Grosse Pointe Artists Association’s ninth annual Promising Artists Exhibition is April 16. This exhibition is open to high school students and participants in past Promising Artists exhibitions. The juror is Steven Prokuda, art director at Hour Media and a graduate of the College for Creative Studies. To enter or for more information, visit grossepointeartcenter.org.

Herd Kohler Parikh Stanley

ON HEALTH

A RACE TO THE FINISH LINE

PERSONAL TRAINERS SHARE HOW TO PREPARE FOR A 5K

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — The first race for many runners, the 5K, is a tangible goal for just about anyone, if you commit to the proper training.

Because the 5K is one of the shortest race distances — at 3.1 miles — many say it’s a great choice for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.

“Running a 5K is not an easy task — it’s achievable, but it’s not an easy task,” said Brian Gibes, personal training director for Champion Health Club.

The first, and arguably the most crucial, step is to make sure you have the proper footwear — including comfortable socks and a new, well-fitting and supportive pair of shoes.

“Running is very violent. It’s a lot of impact, so the proper footwear is important,” Gibes explained. “You lose that shock absorption with shoes that are two, three, four or more

years old.”

Shock-absorbing shoes are important because they help reduce the impact of each step on your body, preventing injuries and limiting the amount of force on your joints, bones and muscles.

To provide the best fit for your feet, Christine Utter, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach at YMCA Farmington Hills, recommends getting fitted for shoes at a running store.

Utter, who has trained many runners over the years, has competed in many races herself, including 5Ks, marathons, and her longest, a 50K.

She says it’s important to train for the race in your new shoes to help break them in.

“Wear the same gear you will wear on race day just to make sure there is no chafing or rubbing or anything that will be agonizing at the end,” she shared.

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Oli at Home: The Future of Convenient Aesthetic & Wellness Care

Looking and feeling your best shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s why Oli at Home brings expert aesthetic and wellness treatments directly to you. Based in Grosse Pointe, Oli at Home offers in-home services throughout metro Detroit and Michigan, allowing clients to schedule treatments at their convenience.

Oli currently provides neuromodulators like Botox, as well as chemical peels and Obagi medical-grade skincare. They also offer wellness shots to boost immunity, provide energy, enhance performance and support weight loss. Soon, the company will expand its services to include IV therapy for even more comprehensive wellness support.

Founded by husband-and-wife team Mike and Lindsey Oliver, Oli was created to offer both medical professionals and patients a better experience. Lindsey Oliver, a board-certiﬁed physician assistant, saw an opportunity to combine personalized care with convenience, allowing clients to receive top-tier treatments in the comfort of their own homes.

All of Oli’s medical providers are certiﬁed and highly trained nurse practitioners or physician assistants, ensuring every treatment is performed with expertise and precision.

“We take every treatment very

seriously,” said Mike Oliver. “Our training is rigorous, and our priority is patient safety and satisfaction.”

At Oli, patients aren’t just numbers — they’re treated like family.

“We take a long-term approach to patient care,” Oliver explained. “We sit down, listen, and develop a plan that’s right for them. It’s not about quick ﬁxes — it’s about results that last.”

This commitment to personalized, expert care is what sets Oli apart from other providers and has earned them an incredibly loyal patient base. While many clients book individual appointments, Oli also offers group sessions and Botox parties for those who want to share the experience with friends.

Despite the convenience of in-home visits, Oli remains competitively priced, often costing the same — or less — than traditional cosmetic spas or dermatology ofﬁces.

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Consultations are always free, and clients can choose between virtual or in-person appointments.

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Jev Gasso, a trainer at Champion Health Club in St. Clair Shores, keeps track of Justin Gentner as he runs on a treadmill. Gentner is in training for the U.S. Border Patrol. He is wearing a mask that simulates the oxygen level at 5,000

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Gasso recommends high intensity treadmill and cardio exercises for runners.

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To conquer your first 3.1-mile race, you need to commit to at least a two- to three-month training program with a mix of stretching, strength training, cardiovascular exercise and rest days.

“It’s going to take a little bit of preparation, some focus, discipline, and that includes nutrition, hydration, proper footwear, and strength training. It’s really surrounding yourself with a support system and a good coach,” Gibes said.

An important piece of your routine is to start your workout — your practice run, your race run, or any strength training that you’re doing — with dynamic stretching.

“Dynamic stretching is a moving stretch where you are swinging your legs, running with high knees, or doing hamstring curls, also known as butt kicks,” Utter explained.

For the best results, racers should also commit to strength training two to three times a week, ideally with a personal trainer to oversee proper exercises and form.

“You should do strength training two, three times a week focusing on the lower body, since legs are used in the running —

especially calves, which I think are most overlooked, but are important for stability, propulsion and speed on runs. You also need to include upper body and core strength, because it affects your posture, your balance and your form,” Utter said.

In between strength training days, you can mix up easy runs, long runs and interval runs. There are many good running apps to help you train, including the classic, Couch Potato to 5K.

“These will give you increments, increasing the intensity to help you build your endurance, so following a program like that, you can go from a coach potato to a 5K in just a couple of months, if you follow the app,” said Utter. “And make sure you get a rest day or two in there as well. Rest is just as important. Your body has to recover.”

Following this plan — paired with the proper nutrition and hydration — you will gradually build up your cardiovascular and muscular endurance enough to conquer race day.

“You just need to take a couple of months to get your body accustomed to the endurance that’s needed to do the 5K, and strength training as well, to make sure you have proper form and don’t injure yourself,” said Utter.

CRIME WATCH

Suspect snatches computers

CITY — A man is said to have stolen two MacBook computers from a person who had arranged through Facebook Marketplace to sell them to the suspect. According to a police report, the victim and suspect met in the area of Mack Avenue and University Place at around 6:45 p.m. March 9 to make the transaction. After the suspect took the computers — ostensibly to inspect them — the suspect is said to have run off without paying for them.

The suspect, a 19-year-old Detroit man, was arrested in the area of Woodhall and Windsor streets in Detroit March 12 after he allegedly tried sell one of the stolen laptops, once again using Facebook Marketplace. A meeting was set to “buy” the computer, but police said the suspect fled on foot when he realized that the “purchaser” was a police officer. Police eventually caught up with the suspect a few blocks away and took him into custody. He was charged with larceny from a person, as well as receiving and concealing stolen property, police said.

Vehicle window broken during larceny attempt

FARMS — An unknown suspect is said to have smashed out the rear window on a white 2004 GMC Envoy to gain access to the interior of the vehicle while it was parked at a vehicle service business in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue. According to a police report, surveillance footage shows the suspect approach the vehicle and use a rock to break the window at 1:38 a.m. March 11. The footage shows the suspect crawl into the cargo bed of the vehicle and move around the vehicle interior before exiting the vehicle and walking away northbound through the parking lot at around 1:41 a.m. It didn’t appear, at press time, that anything had been taken from the vehicle.

The victim, an 82-year-old Detroit man, told police he would like to press charges if the suspect is found. Anyone with more information can call (313) 885-2100.

Man tells police he was fleeing from rage-fueled driver

FARMS — A 28-year-old Detroit man whom police tried to pull over for speeding — traveling 60 to 70 mph in a 35 mph zone in what initially appeared to police to be drag racing on Mack Avenue near Kerby Road at 1:07 a.m. March 4 — told police

he was actually fleeing from the other driver, a 25-year-old Detroit man, who the victim said had threatened to “pop” him, meaning the suspect planned to shoot the victim. While police terminated their effort to stop both speeding vehicles, the victim’s vehicle flipped over on Mack at Lexington Road, while the 25-year-old driver is said to have sped away from the scene.

The victim told police he had been in a relationship with a woman with whom the suspect shared a child, which enraged the suspect. The victim said the suspect had damaged the woman’s vehicle that same evening. The victim, who police said wasn’t wearing his seat belt, believed he might have sustained a concussion in the crash but refused medical attention. The chase between the two men started in Detroit when the victim and suspect saw each other at a fast-food restaurant on Mack. The victim had been on the phone with a Detroit police dispatcher prior to the crash, as he was reporting that the suspect was pursuing him and he feared for his life.

Dog food taken

CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen two bags of dog food and a bag of dog treats valued at a total of $150 from The Village Kroger store at around 9 p.m. March 13. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Gun missing

PARK — An investigation was launched after an unknown person is said to have stolen a Taurus 9 mm semiautomatic handgun from a home in the 1400 block of Buckingham Road. The victim, who noticed that the gun was missing from a bedroom where it had been, filed a report with police March 4.

Vehicle stolen

WOODS — Between the hours of 4:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. March 5, an unknown suspect is said in a police report to have stolen a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee while it was parked in the north lot of Henry Ford Hospital — formerly Ascension St. John Hospital. Police said they didn’t find any broken glass where the Jeep had been parked. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Vehicle theft reported

CITY — Sometime between the hours of 4 p.m. March 15 and 12:30 p.m. March 16, an unknown person is said to have stolen a 2019 Jeep Cherokee from the driveway of a home in the 400 block of Rivard Boule-

vard. Anyone with more information can call (313) 886-3200.

Alarms taken

PARK — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen an Amazon package containing five combination smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors from the front porch of a home in the 1200 block of Audubon Road at around noon Feb. 27. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Disorderly customer arrested

FARMS — A 32-year-old Detroit man was arrested after he reportedly was yelling at employees and causing a disturbance at a restaurant in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue at around 1 p.m. March 1. The restaurant manager said she had told the suspect he couldn’t bring outside food inside the establishment, but she said the suspect responded that he was an American and he could do “whatever the (expletive)” he wanted. Police said when they arrived, the manager was attempting to speak with the suspect, but he was yelling at her.

Police said the suspect said he was a “national.” The suspect allegedly threatened violence against officers if they attempted to fingerprint him. Police said the suspect had a felony warrant against him out of 36th District Court in Detroit for assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. He was arrested and faces charges including trespassing, disorderly person, obstructing police and refusal to submit to fingerprinting. He was then turned over to the Detroit Police Department on the felony warrant.

Groceries stolen

PARK — An estimated $100 worth of groceries were stolen from the front porch of a home in the 800 block of Bedford Road March 6. Anyone with more information can call (313) 822-7400.

Panhandler cited for trespassing FARMS

— A 35-year-old Detroit man was given a citation for trespassing and a March 26 court date to appear on that charge after he was reportedly was asking people for money inside a gas station in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue at around 11:22 a.m. March 4. An employee at the gas station told police they didn’t want the suspect to return to the business. The suspect had left the gas station and was across the street when police arrived, but the employee was able to point him out to officers. A police report states that one of the responding officers recognized the suspect from a previous trespassing incident at the same gas station on Nov. 26, 2024.

Police said the suspect also had multiple warrants against him out of Taylor and 36th District Court in Detroit, all of which were advise and release — meaning that police were only to remind the suspect of these warrants, not arrest him on them. Police issued the suspect a trespassing citation and informed him that he was to appear in Farms Municipal Court on the citation at 8:30 a.m. March 26. The suspect was also told not to return to the gas station.

License plate removed

WOODS — Police said an unknown person removed the license plate on a vehicle while it was parked in a driveway in the 2100 block of Anita Avenue between the late-night hours of March 3 and 8:30 a.m. March 4. Anyone with more information can call (313) 343-2400.

Identity theft through app reported

FARMS — A 49-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms man filed a report with police March 10 after an unknown suspect is said to have opened a Cash App account in the

CRIME WATCH

victim’s name in December 2024 and racked up $6,017.79 worth of charges since then over the course of 173 transactions. The victim told police he’d tried calling Cash App’s 800 number almost every day over the last three weeks to clear up the problem, but he said the company hadn’t responded to his complaints or requests for assistance. The victim said the people he has spoken with have just told him to respond through the app, but the victim doesn’t have Cash App, nor does he want to download it in light of the fraud committed against him. The victim also intended to file the Identity Theft Affidavit, or Form 14039, with the IRS. The victim received a 1099-K form from Block Inc./Cash App for the transactions.

Homeless man cited for trespassing

PARK — Police said they cited a 43-year-old Detroit man for trespassing

after he was again found to be on a bench outside of their office at 7:56 p.m. March 6. Police said in a report that the suspect, who is homeless, has been advised “on multiple occasions” that he is trespassing. They issued the suspect another citation for trespassing and released him.

Speeder found to be intoxicated

FARMS — Police pulled over a 64-year-old St. Clair Shores woman in the area of Mack Avenue and Cook Road at 9:32 p.m. March 1 after clocking her on radar as traveling 46 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police said the driver appeared to be pulling over to stop but then continued to drive, being slow to stop for them despite the lights and sirens.

The driver told police she didn’t stop at first because she didn’t realize they were trying to pull her over. She then denied having consumed alcohol that evening, though police said she smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. She failed field sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol level of 0.17% — just over twice the legal limit — during a preliminary breath test. The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated.

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Grosse Pointe and St. Clair Shores students receive Chick Evans Scholarship SPORTS

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

GROSSE POINTES — The Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship has awarded 36 Michigan high school seniors a full four-year housing and tuition scholarship through caddying.

The scholarship is the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship program and is awarded to golf caddies all over the country. Recipients must have a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrate financial need and show outstanding character.

This year, six students from the Grosse Pointe and St. Clair Shores areas have been

awarded the scholarship. Gage Kolley (Lake Shore), Madeline Mazawey (Bishop Foley Catholic), Carter Cole (Grosse Pointe North), Caleb Kosel (Grosse Pointe North), Christopher O’Connell (Grosse Pointe North) and Jack Ryan (Grosse Pointe North) are six of an estimated 360 caddies to receive the scholarship nationwide.

“I honestly did not think I was going to get it,” Mazawey said. “Then I got an email that I was a finalist … and we’re here now.”

The Chick Evans Scholarship rewards hardworking high school caddies, even if the

caddies don’t come from a golf background. It shows that one doesn’t need to be a golfer to be an excellent caddie.

Golf was new to Cole when he started caddying.

“If you asked me what a bogey was, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you. … Now? I love golf,” Cole said.

Chick Evans highlights and spreads the word about the impact that caddying can have on a young person’s life.

“I’m more independent, more responsible, I became a harder worker because of it. … I’ve learned to hone in on my social skills,” Cole said. “Its impact on me is literally life-changing.”

Caddying can also be a way to make connections. These high schoolers have not only been caddying for years already, but they’ve also had the ability to get their names out there and become people whom club

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Price was also impressed by Johnson, who he said has the patience and intelligence to be a good handler.

“He’s a phenomenal cop,” Price said. “As a dog trainer, he’s great — he’s one of the best.”

The years with Kaiser have flown by, and going to work without him has been a challenging adjustment for Johnson.

“It’s been the best job in the world and before you know it, the career with the dog is at the end,” Johnson said.

Johnson, who became a trainer himself at the facility where he and Kaiser trained, is interested in becoming a handler for a new dog, should the city decide to get one. Being a dog handler is an around-the-clock responsibility because the handler has to care for the dog at home as well as at work, but handlers like Johnson say it’s worth it.

“Although it was a lot of additional work, it ended up being one of the best jobs I could have ever had,” Johnson said. “There’s a good feeling when you’re called to assist in any kind of tracking because you know other departments are relying on you and your training and tracking (skills) to find a bad guy or to find a missing child.”

Martin said there’s about $47,000 left in K-9 funds raised by GPAAS, which Harper Woods could use to acquire a new dog — something she said would be wonderful for the community.

“They’re a great tool, not only helping with crime (fighting), but also with community relations and deterring crime and keeping people and officers safe,” Martin said.

Kaiser provided a bridge between the

Public Safety Department and the public, a way for residents to connect with the officers. Johnson said he did “countless demonstrations” with Kaiser at schools in Harper Woods and the Grosse Pointes.

“Still today, I run into some kids who remember Kaiser from an assembly,” Johnson said.

As a puppy, Kaiser had had limited contact with adults and none with children, but he has since been socialized with people of all ages and is a friendly dog.

“It’s been very rewarding, seeing a bunch of kids playing in a neighborhood and they see the K-9 truck and they get excited,” Johnson said, recalling often stopping on these occasions so the children could see Kaiser and pet him.

“He’s just always happy,” Johnson said. “He’s a very cheerful dog.”

Except, that is, when it comes to his cherished red Kong ball. The ball — Kaiser’s reward after working or training — is something he doesn’t give up easily, Johnson said.

Johnson and his wife, who live in New Baltimore, have a 9-year-old daughter and twin 5-year-old sons. Kaiser has a strong bond with all the kids, but especially with Johnson’s daughter, who was only a baby when he brought Kaiser home and who became the first child the dog got to know. Johnson’s wife also has a cat, but he said Kaiser and the cat “don’t pay any attention to each other.”

Johnson still does some training with Kaiser to keep him busy and keep his mind active. But otherwise, he’s just a pet these days.

“He’s just living at home,” Johnson said. “He’s going to vacation with the family a few times this summer and enjoy a relaxing retirement.”

Scouting America — many of whose members have gone on to become astronauts or attend prestigious military service academies — puts a greater emphasis on leadership and outdoor survival training, he said.

“You look at the opportunities it gives to our sons and you say, why not give it to our daughters (too)?” Cornwell said. “It opens doors to you in education. It opens doors to you in employment. It opens doors to you in networking.”

Cornwell, who eventually became an Eagle Scout, said it got him a job interview with a company that wasn’t considering him until the supervisor, a fellow Eagle Scout, learned that Cornwell had successfully completed the rigorous process to reach that rank.

“The dedication to community and public service, the hours and hours of community service — people respect the (Eagle Scout) program,” Cornwell said.

For Cornwell, having a female troop in the Pointes is personal — his daughter, Piper Cornwell, 11, is a member of Troop 86 G, which held its first meeting March 3. The troop is led by Scoutmaster Katie Henke and Assistant Scoutmaster Kelly Rossi.

Piper Cornwell, who has been in Cub Scouts since she was in kindergarten, said that in Scouting America, “We can learn more leadership skills but also … we can be prepared for any situation.”

Her friend, Mika Palubinskas, 10, of Grosse Pointe Park — both are fifth graders at Pierce Middle School — is also in Troop 86 G. Palubinskas was in the Girl Scouts for a couple of years and joined the Cub Scouts last year.

“I’m definitely looking forward to camping and building relationships with new people,” Palubinskas said.

Learning first aid so she can help others is something else she said she’s looking forward to.

In a world where adults and kids alike are spending more and more time indoors glued to their technological devices, Scouting offers a chance to explore nature and unplug.

“They’re in front of their screens, in a suburban environment, all the time,” Chris Cornwell said. “This puts them outdoors in a rural environment.”

He said the troop camps once a month on weekends during the school year and they spend a week camping during the summer. Troop members learn wilderness survival, traversing the outdoors safely and lifesaving skills, including first aid.

“That’s the kind of thing young people are learning and carrying with them throughout their lives,” Chris Cornwell said.

Chris Cornwell said they also get a chance to hike, climb, sail, shoot, kayak, zipline and engage in other outdoor activities they might not have done before. The Scouts are educated on these activities so they can do them safely.

“We’re hoping to become better leaders and experience a lot of different things we might not be able to experience if we weren’t in scouting,” Piper Cornwell said.

Scouts learn how to cook, and each troop has to decide on and budget for the food it will be eating while camping. Chris Cornwell said Scouts clean up after themselves as well, so that wherever they’ve camped is left looking as if no one had been there.

“Part of scouting is the ethics of being a good outdoorsperson … and protecting the environment for the future,” he said.

Piper Cornwell and Palubinskas are among the troop members who hope to become Eagle Scouts. Chris Cornwell said Scouts need to complete all the requirements by their 18th birthday.

The girls troop is linked to the boys troop, Troop 86 B, which means they have access to camping equipment, but Chris Cornwell said that Troop 86 G will need to do fundraising for additional equipment such as more tents, tools like axes and saws, Scouts from page 1A

another trailer and the like.

The troop can expand to any number, meaning there is plenty of room for more members.

“It’s very exciting that we get to start this, but we’re also encouraging other girls to join,” Piper Cornwell said.

At press time, the new troop had about eight girls.

The Scouts are the ones who run the meetings.

“The whole program is designed to make young people leaders,” Chris Cornwell said.

Anyone interested in learning more can contact the troop or attend a meeting.

“We welcome any parent or young person to visit a meeting,” Chris Cornwell said.

For more information, email troop86g. gp@gmail.com.

ter and better. … It’s really great.”

Not only is this a full scholarship, but it’s a full scholarship available to prominent Big Ten universities.

members want to be on the course with.

“I really like talking with the members and I think they’ve taught me a lot,” Mazawey said. “A lot of (the members) are really successful business men and women and it’s nice to learn about things from them.”

The impact that a full scholarship has on these families truly is life-changing. The pressure that it takes off the students and their support systems is immense.

“The scholarship has just been a miracle for our family,” O’Connell said. “My mom, she’s really the one that provides everything for our family. … It’s a great relief for me and her to have that college experience.”

On a personal level, O’Connell also highlighted how much caddying has improved his social skills. He’s now having a much easier time in all aspects of his life thanks to skills he’s picked up on the golf course.

“It’s much easier to talk to people … inside of class or outside of class,” O’Connell said. “(My social skills) just kept getting bet-

“I get a free ride to either MSU or U of M,” Cole said. “I don’t think I would be going to either of those schools if it wasn’t for this scholarship. … It feels unreal.”

The scholarship is a great opportunity for recipients to study a passion at a top university.

“I want to become a neurologist when I’m older,” Ryan said. “I was given this scholarship and I’m going to work … and do the best that I possibly can.”

The 2025 recipients want to encourage the next generation of caddies.

“I would tell anybody to go and caddie and go out for the scholarship,” Mazawey said. “Even without the scholarship, caddying is such an amazing job. … I can’t even believe it.”

A record 1,130 caddies are enrolled at 24 universities across the country as Evans Scholars, according to the Western Golf Association. Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

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THE WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK • CRIME OF THE WEEK

Six-figure scam

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 18 at around 5:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with an 80-year-old Harrison Township woman about scams she was involved in.

Several weeks prior, the woman received a text claiming a pair of headphones were purchased on her card. She called the texter’s number and was told by a man that she was flagged for “money laundering and drugs” and that he could help her because he worked for the FBI.

Over the next few weeks at the man’s instruction, the Harrison Township woman purchased numerous gift cards, made Bitcoin transactions, emptied her retirement accounts and bought 120 gold bars from Gold Cove in Roseville. She delivered the bars to someone behind the Roseville Chili’s on Feb. 14. The woman said she wished to press charges against the scammer.

Gas pump hit at station

MOUNT CLEMENS — On Feb. 11, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Mobil gas station at 24701 N. River Road for a property damage report.

At around 4:45 a.m., a gray GMC pulled into the gas station and reportedly struck a pump. Video footage showed the driver exiting the truck and entering the store, during which time the truck rolled forward and struck a garbage can and another pump. The man returned to his truck and drove off.

Breaking and entering reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:21 p.m. on Feb. 22, a forced entry complaint was reported in the 22000 block of Maxine Street.

Two officers met with the victim’s daughter who stated she was made aware of the situation by her mother, a 62-year-old woman. Before she arrived, the officers searched the inside of the residence with no results. They requested a K-9 and were told Roseville police would be dispatched.

The daughter had a video that showed two suspects exit the residence carrying bags. The victim arrived on scene and stated nothing seemed to be taken from the first floor, but it was ransacked. One of the upstairs bedrooms was similarly ransacked and many valuable items were taken from it. The other bedroom was also ransacked but nothing seemed to be taken.

The woman advised that she left to babysit at her other daughter’s house at approximately 3:30 p.m. and was notified of the break-in by the same daughter at 9:07 p.m. She called the police at this point. The officers saw that the rear door of the

residence was forced in. Tracks appeared in the snow and a small bottle of whiskey as well as sunglasses and a hammer were found in the backyard. The woman said the sunglasses were hers, but that the whiskey and hammer were not.

A K-9 conducted a search with negative results.

Retail fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 10:26 a.m. on Feb. 16, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.

An employee, a 44-year-old woman, told officers a suspect was seen concealing items in his jacket and bag. She confronted him, asking him to give the items back. He gave her several items including stolen meat. He then came back in the store to make a complaint about her before leaving again on his bike.

Another officer located the suspect, and he was searched. They found more bottles of liquor on his person and the bottles were returned to the store. The total value of the stolen merchandise was $285.25.

Police arrest shoplifter

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:32 p.m. Feb. 9, Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to Meijer on Hall Road for a report of a known shoplifter inside the store. The suspect had about $2,000 worth of merchandise in his possession at the time of the call.

Dispatch updated the officers on the suspect inside the store with information from Meijer’s loss prevention employees. They advised that the suspect had left the store with the merchandise without paying for the items.

The suspect was apprehended once outside the store and was taken into custody. The Police Department said it was able to recover just over $2,000 worth of merchandise. The suspect was arrested and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department. A warrant was requested for first-degree retail fraud.

Welfare check

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Feb 15 at around 1:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 54000 block of Malheur Drive for a welfare check.

A resident in the area called 911 reporting that a neighbor, a 60-year-old man, had not been seen for several days. The caller had been around the man’s house earlier that day and heard what sounded like a cry for help.

After arriving at the house and not receiving a response at the door, deputies walked around the property and saw a man on the floor through a window. Deputies breached their way in and approached the man, who told them he had been on the ground for three days. The man was taken to a hospital.