SPOTLIGHT ON FINANCE
Lakeside Mall demolition lawsuit dismissed
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans to demolish Lakeside Mall remain set to continue as a lawsuit from a property owner was dismissed in mid-February. Lakeside Circle Holdings, owner of the former Sears
at Lakeside Mall, reached an agreement with mall owners Out of the Box Ventures and the city of Sterling Heights on Feb. 12 to dismiss its lawsuit alleging plans to demolish the mall deterred tenants from doing business in the ex-Sears building.
Per the dismissal order issued by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Richard Caretti, Lakeside Circle and Out
STERLING HEIGHTS GROUP HELPS SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — A form of modern-day slavery, human trafficking ensnares people from all walks of life. Sadly, their hardships aren’t over once they’re free.
That’s where groups like True North to Freedom make a difference. The Sterling Heights nonprofit helps survivors rebuild their lives.
This can mean overcoming trauma, finding work and shelter, and staying sober — drugs being one way that traffickers control their victims. TNTF helps survivors turn things around by offering counseling and other services, as well as limited financial support.
Officials say the odds are stacked against survivors.
“There’s a lack of understanding of human trafficking. Not knowing what to look for allows this crime
of the Box Ventures are to agree on a final site plan and form an agreement “defining their respective rights, which is expected to include an agreed upon construction schedule … an agreement related to demolition, access, utility, drainage, and parking assurances and easements, and common area obligations, all with a desire to create an attractive
Heidi Wilt, the executive director of True North to Freedom, assists survivors of human trafficking with resources like counseling, applying for government assistance, searching for jobs, limited financial and physical support with accountability; and more.
Photo provided by True North to Freedom
See LAKESIDE on page 16A
Roundtable addresses Michigan’s first Statewide Workforce Plan
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 18, one week before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity held a roundtable discussion in Macomb County to discuss the first-ever Statewide Workforce Plan.
Held at the University Center on the Macomb Community College Center Campus, attendees discussed the plan designed to expand career opportunities, strengthen Michigan’s workforce and support employers. There are three components of the plan: registered apprenticeships, pre-employment transition services, and removing barriers to work.
The roundtable panel included presentations from LEO Director Susan Corbin; Stephanie Beckhorn, deputy director, LEO’s Office of Employment and Training; and Heidi Devroy, CEO/founder, Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool, located in Richmond.
According to LEO, Whitmer’s proposed 2026-27 fiscalyear budget includes $19 million to expand access to registered apprenticeships; $40.4 million — including a $8.4 million general fund investment to secure $32 million in matching federal funds — for pre-employment transition support and other vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities; and $7.5 million for the Barrier Removal Employment Success program.
“We know that registered apprenticeships strengthen our
LEFT: “At Prosper-Tech, we believe it’s important to teach the trade to the next generation,” said Devroy. “We need younger people to come in and do this type
talent pool and help Michiganders earn while they learn.
One year after successfully completing their training program, registered apprentices in Michigan have median annual earnings of over $80,700,” Corbin said. “That can put
a household into the middle class. One of the strong, clear priorities and goals of our Statewide Workforce Plan is to bring 75,000 additional households into the middle class. See WORKFORCE on page 8A
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
ABOVE: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin, left; Stephanie Beckhorn, deputy director, LEO’s Office of Employment and Training, center; and Heidi Devroy, CEO/founder, Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool, located in Richmond, discuss Michigan’s Statewide Workforce Plan Feb. 18 at the University Center on the Macomb Community College Center Campus in Clinton Township.
of work.”
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STERLING HEIGHTS TAKING STEPS TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The city of Sterling Heights is taking steps to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2020, the city established the Sterling Heights Sustainability Commission, which created the Sterling Heights Sustainability Plan in 2021.
“Sustainability is now a cornerstone of the city’s 2040 Vision Statement and serves as one of our guiding principles,” said City Planner Alexis Richards.
At the City Council’s Feb. 4 meeting, the city adopted the Climate Action Plan — a plan that aims to have the city reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by
See CLIMATE on page 5A
Sterling Heights community relations staff receives awards
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights community relations staff recently received several regional and national awards for communication excellence.
Staff members were recognized in a variety of categories.
“While we celebrate these awards, I also want to highlight the work that our team does is about celebrating the stories that matter, the voices we amplify and the audiences we connect with every day,” Community Relations Director Melanie Davis said. “In our department — and with our partners at the Police Department and across the organization — we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, to inform and to transform.”
Sterling Heights Marketing and Communications Manager Marissa Russo was named “Young Professional of the Year” by mParks, an organization that supports Michigan’s parks and recreation community in a number of ways. Russo’s award recognized leaders in the parks and recreation field for their contributions to their agency, community and the profession statewide. Russo is scheduled to receive the award in person at the mParks annual conference March 5.
The city’s Community Relation Department, in partnership with the agency Identity, received two honorable mentions from the National PR News Platinum Awards for work on the “Look No Further” campaign.
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received a national Hometown Media Award in the Audio Programming-Access Center Professional category for the “Talk’n the Beat” podcast. The award was shared with Sterling Heights police officers Kevin Coates, far left, and Larry Reynolds, far right, from the Community Services Bureau, for their role in hosting the podcast. Also pictured is
Heights Community Relations Director
Specialist Bob Sergott, second from right, earned three different regional Philo T. Farnsworth awards, including one for the Comedy/HumorProfessional category for the On Scene web series “Float Institute” episode shared with police officer hosts Reynolds, far left, and Coates, second from left. Congratulating them is the city’s Community Relations Director Davis, far right. ABOVE: Sterling Heights Marketing and Communications Manager Marissa Russo was named “Young Professional of the Year” by mParks.
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TOP LEFT: Sterling Heights Broadcast Services Coordinator
Rizek, second
left,
Sterling
Melanie Davis. BOTTOM LEFT: Broadcast Services
Photo by Brian Wells
The Sterling Heights Police Department unveiled its new electric vehicle during a ceremony in January at the city’s Public Works Department.
left: Stephanie Lang, Lesia Fedorak and Shannon Vanslambrouck rehearse their roles in Turning Point’s production of “The Vagina Monologues,” taking place at the Emerald Theater on March 7.
TURNING POINT HOSTS
‘THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES’
MOUNT CLEMENS — Turning Point, a nonprofit supporting those impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking, will host its fifth performance of “The Vagina Monologues” at the Emerald Theatre on Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
“We are pleased that hosting The Vagina Monologues has become a tradition in our community,” Sharman Davenport, Turning Point CEO and president, said in a press release. “This is an evening for everyone; we all know someone who has been impacted by the scenes presented in the play. It takes education and effort from all of us to end domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. The performance is both powerful and moving, while also entertaining and fun for the audience.”
Created by playwright V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) in 1996, “The Vagina Monologues” has since become key work in the campaign to end violence against women. The Emerald Theatre performance involves community members who support Turning Point’s mission and is based on real-life stories that explore several topics through the perspectives of women of different ages, races, sexualities and backgrounds.
Tickets for the show begin at $35. Four-seat opera boxes are $200 and eight-seat tables are $245. All proceeds benefit Turning Point. Tickets and more information can be found at turningpoint macomb.org.
DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL HOSTING CRAFT SHOW
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — DIYers and curio lovers, your time has come. The Dakota High School Boosters will host the 2025 Spring Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 at Dakota High School. Admission is $3 to see and purchase hand-built crafts from a full house of local creators. For more information visit dakotaboosters.weebly.com.
‘AN EVENING WITH RITA RUDNER’ IS NO LAUGHING MATTER
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Comedian Rita Rudner is coming to town.
“An Evening with Rita Rudner” is scheduled for 3 p.m. March 9 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Macomb Community College Center Campus at 44575 Garfield Road. Rudner, known for sharp wit and one-liners, has been a top draw in Las Vegas since June 2000. She has appeared on countless television shows including HBO specials and performs nationally. Rudner earned the title of Las Vegas’s Comedian of the Year for nine consecutive years and was honored with The Nevada Ballet’s Woman of the Year Award in 2006.
For tickets, visit macombcenter.com, call the box office at (586) 286-2222, or email MacombArts@macomb.edu.
MACOMB BALLET COMPANY GOES TO OZ
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Take a trip down the yellow brick road and go somewhere over the rainbow with the Macomb Ballet Company’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, the “The Wizard of Oz” follows Dorothy on a journey through the fantastical world of Oz as she tries to return home to Kansas. Adapted by Artistic Director Amber Megna Michalik and assistant directors Hannah Carden, Brandon Koepsell and Mary Sherman, “The Wizard of Oz” is a full-length ballet featuring performers ages 8-19. It is intended for an all-ages audience.
Performances take place at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts at Macomb Community College on Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. performance on April 25 is a sensory-friendly performance. Shows last around an hour and 45 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. Visit macombcenter.com for tickets and macombballet.org for more information.
Photo provided by Turning Point
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John Tompkins of New Baltimore shows off his bird feeders at a prior craft show at Dakota High School. File photo
Rita Rudner
The Macomb Ballet Company will perform “The Wizard of Oz” at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts April 25-27.
Photo provided by Macomb Ballet Company
Climate
2050 through a number of steps.
Richards said the plan aligns with the MI Healthy Climate Plan, which is the state’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
According to Richards, the plan has four intended outcomes:
• Reduce community-wide and municipal greenhouse gas emissions.
• Build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
• Make Sterling Heights a better place to live and work for all.
• Identify priority actions, estimated impacts and needed resources for the first five years of plan implementation.
From there, the plan identifies 22 strategies and 103 actions that the city aims to implement, including adding more electric vehicles to the city’s fleet, as well as installing more chargers throughout the city.
“The strategies serve as long-term desired outcomes, while the actions are more targeted in scope,” Richards said.
Public Works Department.
Photo by Brian Wells
Nathan Inks, a Sterling Heights resident who also serves as one of the city’s sustainability commissioners, said the plan was adopted after “quite a bit of input from stakeholders, residents, businesses and departments in the city.”
Richards said the first five years of the plan will focus primarily on municipal operations and public education. Currently, they are in the midst of performing an energy audit of five city facilities to determine how the city can reduce energy consumption, she said.
Richards also said the city has begun working to standardize recycling practices across city facilities to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Inks said having the plan in place acknowledges that Sterling Heights, its businesses and residents contribute to climate change.
“Obviously, we might not play a huge role in (climate change). We’re just one city on the planet,” he said. “But having the plan at least acknowledges that we are a part of that contribution.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
GROWING YOUR MONEY WITH HIGH-YIELD ACCOUNTS
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — This may be news to some, but money doesn’t grow on trees. It can grow, however, if you know how and where to plant it.
Money is handy in a checking account or kept as cash because it can easily be spent. Investing what you don’t need to spend immediately in stocks, mutual funds and other long-term investments can see a high return when it is time to cash out — if you have years or decades to see it through.
For those looking to grow their unused cash but are not interested in waiting years to see the pay off, there are high-yield savings account options.
Banks and credit unions offer savings accounts as a way for customers to grow deposited funds through compounding inter-
est at a rate known as an annual percentage yield. The ability to build upon deposited funds through interest serves as a tradeoff for often not being able to directly use funds as they would be in a checking account. Using money in a savings account requires transferring funds to a checking account, and the frequency and amount of transfers is governed by federal regulations and often by policies set by individual banks and credit unions.
While savings accounts at large brickand-mortar institutions have APYs in the 0.01-0.05% range, the growth of online banking options has seen the rise of a more aggressive way to save — the high-yield savings account.
“A lot of (high-yield savings accounts) are offered by institutions that mainly do online services,” said Sam Taube, lead investing writer at NerdWallet. “They have fewer or
no branches and the way that they work, in a business model sense, is that those financial institutions have much lower overhead costs because they’re not renting storefronts to operate branches, and they pass those savings
along to the consumer in a higher APY.” By cutting the overhead costs and funneling the savings into the accounts of mem-
MONEY on page 7A
Amy Persyn, chief marketing officer of First State Bank, said savings accounts can be used to build up money and behaviors.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
bers, high-yield savings accounts from online institutions can have APY rates anywhere from 3-5%. However, the lack of overhead that leads to some banks being able to provide high-yield savings accounts can create problems for some savers.
“On one hand they offer a much higher APY than you would get from a traditional bank, but on the other the branchless model can mean that they offer slightly more limited customer service options than a traditional bank,” Taube said. “If you really want the ability to physically go to the bank and talk to someone if you have a problem, that may not be available through every highyield savings account provider.”
If the virtual nature of online banking is not attractive and the inability to directly pull from savings accounts seems stifling, brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions offer money market accounts as an alternative.
“It’s more like a hybrid between a checking and a savings account,” said Amy Persyn, chief marketing officer at First State Bank, on Groesbeck Highway in Clinton township. “This acts like a checking account
because you can write checks off of it.”
Unlike high-yield savings accounts from online banks, money market accounts can be directly used to make up to six transactions in a calendar month via checks or a debit card per federal regulations. APYs on money market accounts can rival those of high-yield savings accounts on an institution-by-institution basis.
Financial institutions offer other kinds of ways to build savings through accrued interest.
Certificates of deposit are savings accounts where money is held without being withdrawn and they have a fixed APY. Institutions may offer various themed savings accounts, such as those built around saving for holidays, vacations and taxes.
“Sometimes they (savings accounts) are about the rate you’re getting and sometimes it’s about creating a behavior that ends up benefiting you in the long run,” Persyn said.
Terms, conditions, fees, rates and other critical details for savings and money market accounts vary by institution. Prospective savers are encouraged to look around and see which institutions offer more agreeable conditions.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Workforce
We also know that 94% of apprentices are retained in employment one year after completing their apprenticeship program.”
The $19 million is expected to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities in traditional and nontraditional industries. According to the panel, that will strengthen Michigan’s talent pool of students and job seekers by helping them to gain in-demand skills and provide employers with the workers they need.
An apprenticeship program trains future employees to become skilled in a trade or profession. Apprenticeship training combines classroom learning with handson work as students prepare for entry level patient-centered or business-oriented health careers.
“Registered apprenticeships are an opportunity to learn important skills that lead to industry-recognized credentials while getting paid,” Beckhorn said. “You earn and you learn at the same time. They are pathways into good paying jobs. We currently have more than 850 active programs and over 22,000 active registered apprentices in our state.”
The $40.4 million for pre-employment transition support will provide academic remediation, specialized tutoring and enrollment into career and technical training courses or college, with the goal of assisting individuals with disabilities on a pathway to in-demand jobs. The $8.4 million general fund investment will allow the state to provide the required match to access federal vocational rehabilitation funding. Michigan’s pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities are provided through the state’s vocational rehab programs, which includes Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.
The $7.5 million for the Barrier Removal Employment Success program is for no- and low-income residents, including those who earn above the poverty level but not enough to adequately sustain a household. This service will address transportation, legal services, childcare, clothing needs, tools for work and other barriers that keep people from participating in the workforce. The goal is to lift 100,000 families out of working poverty during the next five years.
“The governor’s proposed budget will allow us to work closely with over 8,000 students aged 14 and older to help them with their transition from high school to postsecondary education into employment,” Beckhorn said.
Devroy, whose husband is an appren-
tice, said Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool began 18 years ago. The production machine company staffs 24 employees and began an apprenticeship program in 2017. They have four children, one of whom is a journeyman electrician.
“I’m a big proponent of the skilled trades. We lived off them, my family, our son and now our company has a very thriving apprenticeship program. At Prosper-Tech, we believe it’s important to teach the trade to the next generation. We need younger people to come in and do this type of work,” Devroy said.
“That’s why we became a registered apprenticeship employer through the Department of Labor. I’ve seen firsthand how offering opportunity gives career advancement and higher wages,” Devroy said. “They’re more likely to retain employment. Also, they hold a nationwide certificate. We’re on our six apprentices now. An apprenticeship program is four years but takes 10 years to become an expert.”
Beckhorn addressed how the funding will be distributed under the Statewide Workforce Plan.
“We’re held to requirements with the state dollars. We will put out competitive grants or requests for proposals. Sometimes we may start with a request for information. We do want these to be high wage, high demand jobs. We want to invest where there are quality jobs that pay good wages, that have benefits such as health care, retirement benefits,” Beckhorn said. “We’re going to invest it where the data says we need more direct care workers and more advanced manufacturing. We’re working here with Macomb (County) with the Department of Defense, particularly the (maritime) industrial bases.”
Tatjana T. Savich and her brother, Alex Savich, attended the roundtable discussion. Alex Savich is the owner of Angelica’s Place, an assisted living facility in Romeo. Tatijana Savich is the CEO and owner of Quality Care Rehab & Autism Center, with locations in Shelby Township and Clinton Township, and Divinity Homecare in Clinton Township. Between the three companies, there are 32 apprenticeships in five different areas. While there are many associate apprenticeships with manufacturing, Tatjana Savich said the health care field is in need of them, too.
“We’ve already had several people complete their apprenticeship, and it’s really been wonderful,” Tatjana Savich said. “Many of the team members are now looking at getting an associate’s degree, getting a bachelor’s degree because they never thought they could do it. They never had the support, but they do have the support.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Awards
“Look No Further” is designed to bring the experiences and perspectives of Sterling Heights residents to the forefront, focusing on cultural, historical and innovative destinations. To view “Look No Further” videos, visit youtube.com/@shtv and search for “Look No Further” to see the videos.
Sterling Heights Broadcast Services Coordinator Dan Rizek also was recognized, receiving a national Hometown Media Award in Audio Programming-Access Center Professional category for the “Talk’n the Beat” podcast. The Hometown awards program was established to honor and promote community media, community radio and local cable programs distributed on Public, Educational and Governmental access cable television channels. The award was shared with Sterling Heights police officers Larry Reynolds and Kevin Coates from the Community Services Bureau for their role in hosting the podcast. The podcast can be streamed on spotify.com or Apple Podcasts by searching for the Talk’n the Beat podcast.
Additionally, Broadcast Services Specialist Bob Sergott earned three regional Philo Awards: the George C. Stoney Community Activism Award for the “Legally Speaking: Food Insecurity” program produced in collaboration with Lakeshore Legal
Aid and the Macomb County Bar Foundation; a Philo T. Farnsworth Award in the Performing Arts-Professional Category for the “Sterlingfest: Steven Adler” video; and a Philo T. Farnsworth Award in the Comedy/ Humor-Professional Category for the On Scene web series “Float Institute” episode shared with host police officers Reynolds and Coates.
“I’m incredibly proud of our Community Relations Department for their dedication, creativity, and excellence in communication. Winning numerous local, regional, and national awards reinforces Sterling Heights’ position as a leader in public communication across the nation,” Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said. “Their commitment to innovation and transparency sets the standard for how cities connect with their communities, and I couldn’t be more grateful for their passion and talent.”
Legally Speaking videos can be viewed at youtube.com/@lakeshorelegalaid528. Search “Food Insecurity and Poverty.”
To experience the Steven Adler concert, visit youtube.com/@shtv and then search for “Sterlingfest 2023: Steven Adler.”
For On Scene, residents can go to youtube.com/@shtv and search “On Scene,” where all of the On Scene episodes will appear.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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Push play on a Michigan soundtrack to jump-start spring cleaning
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Recording artists in Michigan know cold weather. Maybe that’s why it’s easy to feature them on a playlist designed to start spring cleaning and chase away the winter blues.
Former Record Time owner Mike Himes said the best bet is to steer clear of mellower or depressing music when you’re cleaning.
“You want something that’s upbeat,” he said. “You want something that’s familiar to you, so you can sing along, make the chores a little more enjoyable to where you’re distracted enough so you’re not thinking, ‘Oh, I don’t want to clean this bathroom.’”
Amber Teunis, a clinical therapist trained in music therapy at Reset Brain and Body, said familiar music can help when trying to complete tasks like cleaning. Teunis has been involved in music therapy for nearly 16 years. She said that there is science and studies behind the idea that music has the ability to affect a person’s brain.
“If you make a playlist of your songs, stuff you can sing and dance to, that’s going to be more effective,” Teunis said. “If you play things that are more upbeat, you may complete tasks faster, for example. If you pick things with more interesting drums and melody, you might be more concentrated on the task. Music is part of our primitive culture. All cultures have always had it; everyone has a little bit of musician in them.”
Ultimately, Teunis said a playlist should make you feel good. This can vary from person to person.
“If you hate classical music and you want to get stuff done, it’s probably going to have a negative effect,” Teunis said. Cleaning can seem like drudgery, but with the right soundtrack, it’ll fly by in no time. These songs are all widely available on streaming sites. Put them in order or pick and choose what works for your own playlist.
1. The Marvelettes, “Twistin’ the Night Away”: This 1962 song from the Inkster group is the epitome of warmth. The Mickey Stevenson production gives this Sam Cooke cover the classic Motown sound. While Cooke’s version is an undeniable classic, the Marvelettes add something that’s sure to get you moving as you spruce things up.
2. Honey Ltd., “Silk N’ Honey”: This unheralded Detroit-based
group released this dreamy song in 1968. The song was produced by frequent Nancy Sinatra collaborator Lee Hazelwood. Unlike Sinatra, who hit it big with “These Boots are Made for Walkin’,” this group remained relatively obscure until Light in the Attic Records put its material back in print.
3.
Question Mark and the Mysterians, “Up Side”: Though known more for the hit “96 Tears,” the mid-Michigan band also had some worthwhile deep cuts. This groovy organdriven track matches Question Mark’s quintessential garage rock vocals.
4.
White Stripes, “Hotel Yorba”: This ode to falling in love from the group’s breakout 2001 album “White Blood Cells” is almost guaranteed to put you in a good mood. No playlist using Detroit artists is complete without the White Stripes; there’s a reason for that.
5.
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”: This 1967 classic from the duo is sure to keep you moving. The song makes Terrell’s “winter’s cold/can’t stop me, baby” sound like a fact.
6.
Majesty Crush, “Penny for Love”: The single from the group’s 1993 album is a dreamy, wistful song with enough of a driving beat to keep you dusting. This overlooked Detroit band’s material was rereleased in 2024 by the Numero Group, making it easier to find on streaming sites.
7. Rodriguez, “Can’t Get Away”: Sixto Rodriguez gained more widespread fame with the 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” This song from his 1971 sophomore album provides a strong groove to propel Rodriguez’s poetic lyrics.
8.
The Bob Seger System, “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man”: This
Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground,” a single from his 1973 album “Innervisions,” is sure to pick up your spirits.
9.
song by Bob Seger comes from his major label debut released in 1969. A signature song for Seger, it also appeared on his five-times-platinum “Live Bullet” concert album released in 1976. The hard-rocking song is sure to get you through washing the dishes stacked in the sink.
J Dilla, “Nothing Like This”: Released on the late producer’s 2003 “Ruff Draft” EP, this dreamy cut was unique. It’s wistful and romantic yet driving, inhabiting a space all its own in Dilla’s legendary catalog.
10.
Aretha Franklin, “Respect”: Sometimes cleaning can feel a bit thankless. This iconic 1967 cover of Otis Redding’s “Respect” by the Queen of Soul is sure to hit home.
11.
The Gories, “Feral”: The opener from the Detroit garage rock legends’ 1989 album “House Rockin’” lives up to its name. This group paved the way for bands like the White Stripes years later.
12.
The Stooges, “No Fun”: A definite highlight from the legendary Ann Arbor group’s 1969 self-titled debut album, this song betrays its name.
13.
Shadow Show, “On A Cloud”: This Detroit-based psychedelic rock group put out its debut album in 2024. “On A Cloud” closes the album on an uplifting note.
14.
Stevie Wonder, “Higher Ground”: The single from Wonder’s 1973 album “Innervisions” is sure to pick up your spirits. This song has an additional Michigan connection: It was covered by the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1989 for the band’s “Mother’s Milk” album. Typically known as a California band, the group featured Michiganders Chad Smith and Anthony Kiedis at this stage.
Photo by Nick Powers
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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MARCH 6
Clinton/Macomb Senior Expo: Connect with dozens of organizations specializing in assistance and care, also free admission, health screenings, prizes, giveaways and refreshments, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Italian American Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center, 43843 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at seniorexpousa.com for chance to win gift card and more
MARCH 8
‘Butterfly Gardens and Prairie Restoration’: Program presented by expert John Blair and hosted by Southern Michigan Daylily Society, 10 a.m., BurgessShadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but registration required, marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, (586) 612-1848, midaylilysociety.com
MARCH 9
‘Electric Vehicles – Why-Why Not?’: Learn about history of EVs and how market may develop, presentation part of Historical Speaker Series, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
Michigan Psychic Fair: Readings, guidance, energy healings, connections with deceased and more, noon6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 45555 Utica Park Blvd. in Utica, mipsychicfair.com/events
MARCH 12
Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets monthly from 6:30-9 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, next sessions on April 9, May 14 and June 11, (586) 243-2056
MARCH 13
‘New Flowers for 2025’: Presentation by Telly’s Greenhouse Owner George Papadelis, hosted by Shelby Gardeners Club, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
MARCH 15
Lucky Leprechaun Race: Costume contest at 10:15 a.m., 5K and 1-mile runs/walks at 10:30 a.m., and awards at 11:15 a.m., starts at Shamrock Irish Pub (7715 Auburn Road in Utica) and ends at Host Utica (7759 Auburn Road in Utica), (586) 344-7977, luckyleprechaunrace.com
MARCH 16
‘Albert Kahn and Packard’: Learn about sales and service buildings from early 1900s designed by famed architect, presentation and Q&A part of Historical Speaker Series, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packard provinggrounds.org
MARCH 20
Movers, Shakers and Music Makers: Hear author, singer and actress Anna Marck pay tribute to women
activists from Michigan, part of StoryTime Guild program, 10 a.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, storytimeguild.weebly.com
MARCH 20 & 22
‘Clue’ auditions: Presented by St. Clair Shores Players, open casting for ages 16 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 20 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 22, Anita’s Elite Dance, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, shows scheduled for June 6-8, facebook.com/groups/ scsplayers
MARCH 23
Sisters Act Out: Lunch-theater experience with cash bar at 12:30 p.m., meal at 1 p.m. and performance at 2:30 p.m., Century Banquet Center inside American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Marleen at (586) 216-9137 by March 9
MARCH 27
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors also focuses on elder abuse, guardianship, nursing homes, wills and more, 11 a.m.-noon, Oakmont Manor, 41255 Pondview Drive in Sterling Heights, RSVP to (586) 327-6889, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, (586) 469-5642, heather. esposito@macombgov.org
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Fish fries: Also shrimp, pierogi, soup and macaroni and cheese, 4-7 p.m. March 5 (Ash Wednesday) and Fridays March 7-April 18, St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 E. 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, dine in and carryout, (586) 481-6833 or (586) 264-1220
• 4-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, SS. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, dine in and carryout, (586) 7266911, saintcyrils.church
• Also homemade desserts, 4-7 p.m. March 5 (Ash Wednesday) and Fridays March 7-April 11, plus 3-7 p.m. April 18 (Good Friday), St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, dine in, carryout and curbside, stblase.org/fish-fry
• 4-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 18, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 38750 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, dine in and carryout, (586) 977-8080, sjfparish.org
• Also shrimp, pierogi and macaroni and cheese, 4-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, drivethru, carryout and dine in, (586) 254-4433
• 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, dine in and carryout, (586) 7816525, smoening@sjvshelby.org, sjvshelby.org
• Also chicken, hush puppies and macaroni and cheese, 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 28-April 18, American Legion Post #351, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, dine in
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
and carryout, cash only, (586) 731-9833, alpost351. org
• Also shrimp, pierogi and more, 4:30-8 p.m. March 5 (Ash Wednesday) and Fridays March 7-April 18, St. Anne Catholic Grade School, 32000 Mound Road in Warren, dine in, carryout and drive-thru, parish. st-anne.net/events
Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/upton-house-museum
Widowed Friends dancing: Doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936, widowedfriends. com
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every
fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds.org, facebook.com/octds
Book clubs: Meetups for teens, early birds, those who want to snack and chat, others who want to discuss books they own, and new book and movie discussions, Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights. gov/2136/library
Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Date, Time, and
Location: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. City of Sterling Heights – City Council Chambers 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Under Consideration: PZBA24-0029 – Aris Alic
Requesting Board approval for a non-use variance, which if granted, would permit an addition to a single-family home taller than two stories in height in an R-60 One Family Residential District.
Property Address: 34697 Forman Drive
Location: South of Fifteen Mile Road, west of Ryan Road
Current Zoning: R-60 One Family Residential District
PZBA25-0003 - Gordie’s Auto & Tire
Requesting Board approval for non-use variances, which if granted, would permit 1) a 172 foot front yard setback from the centerline of Metropolitan Parkway where 177 feet is required, 2) parking within the front yard setback located 103.4 feet from the centerline of Metropolitan Parkway where 177 feet is required, 3) parking spaces 18 feet in length to overhang into a landscaped area that is less than the required 5 foot width, 4) no landscaped islands for the 72 parking spaces located in the rear of the site, 5) 1 frontage tree where 18 are required, 6) 10 frontage shrubs where 45 are required, and 7) no screening shrubs along a portion of the parking lot where shrubs are required every 30 inches, in an M-1 Light Industrial District.
Property Address: 6331 and 6381 Metropolitan Parkway
Location: North side of Metropolitan Parkway, east of Mound Road
Current Zoning: M-1 Light Industrial District
PZBA25-0007 – GEN Korean BBQ House Signage
Requesting Board approval for non-use variances, which if granted, would allow for the placement of sign(s) that; 1) are not located on the tenant space which they advertise, and 2) exceed the allowable square footage for wall signage for the subject tenant space as well as the tenant space upon which it is proposed in a C-2 Planned Comparison District and the Lakeside Overlay District.
Property Address: 13805 Lakeside Circle
Location: East side of Schoenherr Road, south of Hall Road
Current Zoning: C-2 Planned Comparison District and Lakeside Overlay District
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any interested person may appear and comment upon the requests in person, or by agent or attorney during the public hearing to be held on the date and time, and at the location set forth above. Pertinent information related to the application may be reviewed at the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, during regular business hours. Questions regarding the application can be directed to the Offce of Planning at 586-446-2360. Written comments may be submitted to the Sterling Heights Offce of Planning, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, or to the City Planner at shplanning@sterlingheights.gov up to 4:30 p.m. of the meeting date.
Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City’s Community Relations Offce at 586-446-2370, seven days prior to the meeting date. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.
Published: Sterling Heights Sentry 03/05/2025
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mixed-use community … or unless a court of competent jurisdiction otherwise directs or allows.”
In light of the agreement, representatives for Out of the Box Ventures have been positive about the future of the Lakeside Town Center project. Lakeside Town Center aims to be a mixed-use development featuring 2,359 multifamily residential units, over 700,000 square feet of retail space, 70,000 square feet of offices, a 20,000-square-foot community center and a hotel with 80-100 rooms.
“We believe our client is able to move forward with the project just as it was before the lawsuit was filed,” Bernard Fuhs, director of law firm Butzel Attorneys and Counselors and counsel for Out of the Box Ventures, said via email. “To the extent there are any future issues or disputes that touch upon Lakeside Circle’s specific property rights, the parties can either work it out themselves or our client still retains the right to go to Court to address an issue. Importantly, our client is looking forward to continuing the work on this transformative redevelopment project and continuing to work with the city staff, community leaders, state officials and others to make it all happen.”
The optimism toward continuing the project expressed by Fuhs is shared by the city of Sterling Heights.
“The City is pleased that the parties were able to reach a swift resolution of this matter,” a spokesperson for Sterling Heights said via email. “The dismissal of the lawsuit allows everyone to work together towards the common goal of developing Lakeside
City Center into what promises to be a transformative mixed-use development, as envisioned by the approved Master Development Plan Agreement.”
Lakeside Circle Holdings filed its lawsuit on Jan. 7. Representatives for the company were unable to be reached by press time.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
to exist all around us, right under our noses. Awareness training is paramount,” said Heidi Wilt, TNTF’s executive director. “Our criminal justice systems are overwhelmed. Their hands are often tied when it comes to prosecuting and keeping perpetrators in jail.”
She explained that the trauma felt by survivors makes it difficult to testify.
“Victims still carry the brunt of the criminal consequences,” Wilt said.
‘The survivors face many challenges’
There are nearly 27.6 million human trafficking victims globally, according to a 2023 report by the U.S. Department of State. Of those, an estimated 6.3 million are in forced sexual exploitation.
“Human trafficking is one of the most profitable crimes, so we have involvement from the top of governments all the way down in societies around the world,” Wilt said.
The U.S. is no exception, with an estimated 1.1 million survivors and counting. In Michigan, some traffickers use the Great
Lakes as clandestine channels for transporting victims between locations in the U.S. and Canada.
As for how victims end up in this predicament, traffickers often groom them on social media and employ tactics ranging from blackmail and drugs to verbal and physical abuse.
Traffickers will limit the victim’s access to communication devices, cutting them off from family and friends. They also tightly control their finances and schedules. Some victims are especially vulnerable due to mental or physical disabilities.
“Force, fraud and coercion are always present in human trafficking,” Wilt said. “The survivors face many challenges. Many have felonies on their records for drug use, prostitution and other offenses due to being trafficked. They’re missing documents like birth certificates, Social Security and driver’s licenses. Many have children — some with their traffickers — and that complicates getting free from their control.”
The way forward
TNTF started humbly enough in 2015 as a prayer group that later evolved into an organization called the Alabaster Gift, and from there rebranded to its current name in 2021.
But the foundational beliefs remain the same.
“Every life has value,” Wilt said. “We’re called to love, nurture and care for each other as unique and beautiful individuals. Everyone has the basic right to live a life of freedom.”
She said the name “True North to Freedom” draws upon their Christian faith, as well as America’s sad history of slavery.
“Jesus is our true north,” Wilt said. “The bondage we’re helping these survivors escape is not just physical or financial, but ultimately to discover their worth. We give them the ability to successfully navigate life in society today.
“The problem is that society promotes the exploitation of men, women and children for profit, with no regard for their innate worth as God’s image bearers,” she said. “We’re committed to nurturing those who were previously involved in sexual or labor exploitation. We’ve become a safe space for those vulnerable people to feel loved, accepted and valued.”
It’s also the beginning of their recovery. TNTF helps survivors apply for governmental aid, find jobs and write résumés, and create household budgets. The group provides emotional support and spiritual guidance,
as well as limited financial and physical support with accountability.
There are also life skills classes, survivor-led classes and expressive arts, as well as referrals for counseling through Community Mental Health and others.
“Case management includes all the areas they need to work on, each with their own goals,” Wilt said. “We’re not limited to one area of need. We recognize not everyone fits into the same box.”
Making a difference
Wilt provided testimony by a number of clients, using aliases to protect their identities.
One survivor, Claire, described the despair she once felt.
“The hopelessness is so profound that we think the only way out is to die,” she said. “But there is a glimmer of hope, where someone sees our efforts to survive, (like TNTF), and encourages us to take another step. I can finally live a real life — I am extremely grateful!”
Another survivor, Sara, said TNTF gave her family an opportunity to start over.
“They give me a sense of community and wonderful, spiritual fellowship. I’ve re-
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ceived numerous resources, so that my children and I can meet our basic needs, and we can thrive … (with) things like budgeting, groceries, exceptional therapy and prayer,” Sara said. “The mentoring and guidance I received led me to accomplishments such as a new home and vehicle.”
Carrie said TNTF helped her after enduring 13 months of sex trafficking.
“The Bible-based therapy, and Heidi (Wilt) being available at honestly any time of day or night, is what saved me on nights filled with anxiety and worry,” Carrie said.
Louise Trombly is one of the volunteers with TNTF. She said she joined after Wilt made a presentation at her church.
“It broke my heart for the many women and men who have been trafficked and all the difficulty they go through trying to get their lives back,” she said. “Many of them feel unloved, of little or no value, and no purpose. But we show them that with God, they’re loved unconditionally, and that we all have great value and purpose. And once they realize that, they no longer loathe themselves.
Other ways to donate include stocks and mutual funds; qualified charitable distributions through your IRA; choosing TNTF as the recipient of your Kroger Rewards; or if you’re a Thrivent member, directing your Choice Dollars to TNTF. One can buy from the online shop, as well, where all proceeds benefit TNTF.
The website also has a wish list of needed items. Gift cards are especially useful, mailed to the same address as the checks. The group also accepts donations of supplies for its pantry. To learn about current needs and where to deliver items, email director@ truenorthtofreedom.org.
Volunteers are also needed. Only approved applicants are told the TNTF Center’s location, which is separate from the group’s mailing address. This is to protect the survivors there.
As a volunteer, one can help stock the pantry, set up clothing racks, run security, offer prayer support, and assist with case management. To apply, visit the website.
“It’s satisfying to see their progress,” she added. “And we all need to help. (Trafficking) is not just in the inner city or faraway countries. It’s right in your neighborhood — it’s everywhere.”
How you can help
To donate, visit truenorthtofreedom.org, and go to “Support TNTF” on the left. The group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so all donations are tax deductible. Contributors can also write a check made payable to “True North to Freedom,” sent to 7007 Metro Parkway — Suite 725, Sterling Heights, MI 48311.
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Wilt said everyone can help simply by watching for signs of trafficking. She said signs can include personality changes where a person shuts out others, feels extremely uncomfortable talking — as though being watched — or is unable to recall where they live or what they did that day.
“If something seems off, pay attention to details — a good description of the people involved, the location of the business or house, the model and license plate of their vehicle. Contact the police, the FBI, Polaris. You can report anonymously,” Wilt said. “But never put yourself or the victim in harm’s way by taking actions into your own hands.”
To learn more, visit truenorthtofree dom.org.
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