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City explores beekeeping regulations Sterling Heights officials are quietly being busy bees, crafting new proposed rules that could regulate beekeeping in the community to make it more harmonious to neighbors. During a March 21 meeting, the Sterling Heights City Council unanimously voted to ask the city administration to write up a proposal to regulate beekeeping. Any new regulations would amend the city’s zoning ordinance. City officials have been exploring how to address private beekeeping, which some hobbyists do to get
their own honey, beeswax or related products. According to Giffels Webster planning consultant Andy Aamodt, beekeeping offers sustainability benefits, adding that pollinators “are essential for a vibrant ecosystem.” He said artificial beehives are typically kept in a cabinet ranging between 6 and 20 cubic feet in size. Aamodt said some other communities that allow beekeeping demand a permit, hive size restrictions, setback requirements, a water supply and a foliage- or fence-based flyway barrier. Such practices are basically in line with the state’s agricultural management practices, he said. See BEEKEEPING on page 17A
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The importance and role of social work in the Sterling Heights Police Department and beyond was a topic of discussion and debate during the April 11 Sterling Heights City Council meeting on a proposed 2023-2024 budget. During the meeting, police Chief Dale Dwojakowski discussed the things that the city’s social worker, Amy Compton, has done recently. Compton is the city’s first social worker. That position was first budgeted in the 2021-2022 budget. Officials said Compton has handled 274 cases so far, including 76 for elder protection, 50 for mental health, 31 for family issues, 30 for homeless services, 25 for domestic violence and 24 for hoarding. “We didn’t know what to expect. We didn’t know what was going to happen,” Dwojakowski said. “And here we are over a year later, and it’s been a success.” Currently, Compton’s position is a civilian one within the Police Department’s Community Service Unit, though Dwojakowski said she also has worked alongside the Fire Department, City Hall and more. During the meeting, some council members such as Councilman Henry Yanez discussed the idea of promoting the social worker position to a director level position. “She’s done a director’s work, and she’s getting paid a social worker rate,” Yanez said. “When we first talked about this a couple years ago, I brought up that I felt that the social worker should report directly to the city manager.” In the 2023-2024 proposed budget, the social worker
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UCS school stores receive Gold Level Certification BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — All four Utica Community Schools high school stores have received Gold Level Certification for the 2022-23 school year from DECA. The Eagles Nest, of Eisenhower High School; The Talon, of Henry Ford II High School; the Titan Shoppe, of Stevenson High School; and The Chief Connection, of Utica High School, will be recognized for their achievements at DECA’s International Career Development Conference April 22-25 in Orlando, Florida. Jennifer Milke, the Henry Ford II High School DECA adviser, said that throughout the gold level recertification process, the students had the opportunity to dive into various aspects of the Talon, such as operations, promotions and sales. “They were able to improve the daily operations and create promotions to increase the number of customers and sales. I am so proud of their drive and dedication to DECA and the Talon,” she said in an email. The stores were honored as school-based enterprises, which are defined as entrepreneurial operations in a school setting that provide goods and services to
TOP LEFT: Jace Milne, Ava Queener and Carla Koki worked on the certification effort that brought gold to The Talon at Henry Ford II High School. TOP RIGHT: Students Rachael Gaulin and Alyssa Kassab helped Eisenhower High School’s store, The Eagles Nest, earn gold certification from DECA. BOTTOM LEFT: At Stevenson High School, DECA students Elma Ruznic, Jewels Haisha and Andi Sugrue celebrate the Titan Shoppe’s gold certification. BOTTOM RIGHT: Alexis Findley, Laina Tomei and Natalie Shtogrin were key to The Chieftain Connection’s gold certification at Utica High School.
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METRO DETROIT — Michigan farms may be known for crops like cherries and corn, but in recent years, a new homegrown crop has taken the state by storm — the humble, hearty hop. Originally brought to Michigan over 100 years ago during a homesteading boom, the past 20 years have seen a rise in Michigan hops production. And while Michiganders have been able to reap the rewards of this rise, thanks to breweries macro and micro, things have not gone down entirely smoothly at the hops farms. Michigan hops are uniquely vulnerable to diseases, a problem caused by the highmoisture environment anyone from the Great Lakes State is well aware of. “A lot of our cultivars that are currently available at commercial levels were bred and developed for growers in other parts of the world where they don’t receive as much rain,” said Erin Lizotte, Integrated Pest Management coordinator and senior statewide educator with the Michigan State University
Extension. “We’re kind of fighting an uphill battle because we have much wetter weather here in Michigan, so we need our breeding program to develop cultivars that are more at home in those wetter environments and more disease resistant to those diseases we see in wetter environments.” This moisture vulnerability has opened the door for a variety of infections to take hold of the state’s hops crops, the two most pressing being downy mildew and halo blight. “Downy mildew has been around since the beginning,” Lizotte said. “I’d say that’s the disease we have spent the most resources and time on tackling, and I think we’ve gotten to a point where growers are able to manage downy mildew effectively on-farm.” Downy mildew shows up as a fuzzy spore mass on leaves, turning the undersides black. It has proven very resistant to winter conditions, so early-season pruning has proven to be the most effective way of preventing its spread. MSU research has also allowed farmers to begin using plants more resistant to downy mildew infections. While downy mildew is an old prob-
LEFT: A black spot from halo blight can be seen on a leaf. RIGHT: Halo blight can be seen on hops cones. The recently discovered fungal disease kills hops crops, leaving a “halo” of green at the top of the cone while the rest dies. Photos provided by Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Register for SterlingFAST People can now register for the July 29 SterlingFAST 5K event, which begins and ends at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road. The family fun run starts at 9 a.m. Runners will first go to the park’s Farmers Market Pavilion before racing. Awards will go to top runners among men, women and age brackets. Race registration costs vary depending on the length of time until race day, though it’s $25 until July 18. Those who register by July 17 also get a shirt, though shirts may be available in limited numbers to people who register later. Partial race proceeds will benefit the Daryl Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Register or learn more, including how to pick up a race packet, by visiting www.sterlingfest.info or by calling (586) 446-2470.
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, visited Sterling Heights Fire Station 5 April 17 to promote legislation that he said would continue federal grant programs that benefit local fire departments. Such grant programs include the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant and the Assistance to Firefighters grant. According to Peters, those programs are set to eventually expire, hence the need for the legislation, also known as the Fire Grants and Safety Act. Peters’ office said the Sterling Heights Fire Department has benefited from federal grants, getting over $2.7 million since 2018. The department has used that money to hire employees, buy gear, pay for vehicle upgrades and more, it said. Learn more about Peters by visiting www.peters.senate.gov.
City to host Treasure Hunters Market May 6
Vendors plan to sell garage sale items at the Treasure Hunters Market at Dodge Park, 40260 Utica Road, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6. Visitors may also buy concessions onsite. Find out more by visiting www.myshpr.net or by calling (586) 446-2700.
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Sterling Heights will have its spring SHINE neighborhood cleanup day May 6. Volunteers will rendezvous at First Church of Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, at 9:30 a.m. Learn how to get involved by visiting www.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2470.
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Insect control: A homeowner’s guide to surviving the spring season BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The spring season is a safe haven for Michiganders. It’s not only a prequel to the beautiful summer months, but it’s also a season people tend to look forward to as soon as the rainfall and cold fronts of September come around. But as warmer weather approaches, the spring season showcases one problem most homeowners find themselves having to tend to. “With the warm weather last week, people are seeing a lot of wasps and different types of bees around the house, and spiders, pavement ants, the tiny sugar ants and carpenter ants are starting to emerge,” Michael Kharsa, who works for CJB Pest and Mosquito Control in Farmington Hills, said April 18. Kharsa has noticed an influx of calls as the season rolls around. Ants, bees and spiders tend to be the primary culprits during this time, especially with insects trying to find safety from the rainfall. Michael Mangino, owner of What’s Bugging You in St Clair Shores, has noticed this with his recent jobs. “With ants, they’re coming into houses a lot more,” Mangino said. “A lot of it is probably attributed to our high water table, I imagine. They’re going into houses and finding paradise there.” The insects’ ability to make their way into residences is a reminder to have your house sprayed on a consistent basis throughout the year. CJB Pest and Mosquito Control offers a tri-seasonal package for spring, summer and just before the winter months to treat any issues that homeowners might face. Kharsa said CJB focuses on not only eliminating the threat but also on preventing insects from making their way into the house. “When we come out, we’re going to treat around your interior and exterior part of your walls to force the insects from the structure, and we’re going to put a perimeter service around the exterior to prevent the insects from coming in,” Kharsa said. “Basically, we’re providing a barrier and forcing the ones from the walls outside.” Pest control doesn’t stop with treating an insect problem; it can also provide a home inspection, to some extent. While CJB and What’s Bugging You, and many other pest control companies, offer spraying services, a technician will also walk a residence with a homeowner and discuss areas that might not only
be hot spots for insects but also should be treated to prevent future home issues. Mangino said the inspection is a vital part to the service he provides. “Of course, walking with people around their house and pointing out things that could be beneficial, like caulking some areas, pitching the water away from the homes is a big thing, and trimming back foliage away from the house,” Mangino said. “Those are all things that contribute to keeping the longevity of the home, as well as keeping pests away.” For those who are motivated to do it themselves, safety is the primary concern when dealing with pest control products. It’s plausible for minor problems, but consistent issues should be treated by professionals, especially if the homeowner has pets or small children. “The right way to go about it is to read and understand the label 100%,” Mangino said. “The label is the law in our industry, and that’s for good reason because you can get hurt. You can hurt somebody else, and some of these products that people are able to buy online are traditionally for professionals only. There are some great products available that the public can seek out and find, but a lot of them tend to go away in our industry because homeowners misuse them.” As the spring season approaches, active insects should be an important reminder to keep up on pest control treatment throughout the year. The rain and warmth in spring calls for treatment due to the insects becoming active, but an important time frame to keep an eye on is before October. To keep the insects from getting “weathered in,” when they get inside the walls due to the cold temperatures, a service spray before winter is needed. But like most services, the best way to resolve the problem is to keep up with it regularly. “As far as spider treatments and general pest control, that’s more of an exterior spray. If people want it to remain as general pest free as possible, typically spring, summer and fall treatments,” Mangino said. “If they wanted any sort of treatment on the inside, what I would recommend, at the very most, would be early spring with light treatment on the inside with cracks and crevices.” Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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Elma Ruznic, Jewels Haisha and Andi Sugrue contributed to the certification. Their DECA adviser is Heather Gabriel. The Utica DECA members who contributed to the certification were Alexis Findley, Laina Tomei and Natalie Shtogrin. Their DECA chapter adviser is Dana Boice. Christopher Young, chief program officer at DECA Inc., said DECA’s SchoolBased Enterprise Certification Program involves a rigorous process. “DECA’s School-Based Enterprise Certification Program is designed to help DECA members demonstrate their classroom learning in a practical, learning laboratory, and then translate that into meaningful outcomes. These DECA members are practicing important workplace readiness skills while preparing for college and careers,” Young said in a press release. To get the certification, which can be at bronze, silver or gold levels, the students had to submit documentation to show how their work meets marketing and retail business standards. A review committee evaluates the documentation and decides on the level of certification that the students achieved. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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METRO DETROIT — Unwanted noise can come from all different directions, whether it is from the road, airplanes or neighbors’ parties. If your home is located somewhere with bothersome noise, there are several ways to reduce it through natural and man-made products. Richard A. Kolano, P.E, the principal consultant at Kolano & Saha Engineers, said the length of a sound barrier is important while attempting to reduce noise, especially from a road. “The sound barrier has to be generally quite long,” Kolano said. “If you have a 50-foot wide lot that backs up against the roadway, unless your neighbors also have a sound barrier that connects to yours and extends along the length of that roadway, your 50-foot length of wall alone is not going to do all that much. That’s why when you see highway road noise barriers there they tend to be fairly long.” Kolano said the noise-reduction strategy for a yard depends on the geometry of the home relative to the
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recommended by Kolano. “It’s limited as to when that can be a benefit, because it depends upon the geometry of the home relative to the noise sources, such as the road traffic,” Kolano said. “A fence, per se, isn’t going to do very much. It needs a sound barrier wall, which means it needs to have a significant amount of mass to it that is without penetrations, without separations between boards, for example, that you would have in a fence.” However, they can provide some benefit, and if one would like to purchase a fence for the benefits they may be able to provide in reducing noise, there are certain things to keep in mind. Randy Huyck, the general manager at Action Fence of Michigan, said the best fencing material to reduce noise is stone; however, he said it is expensive, and many communities do not allow it. Other options include wood and vinyl fences. Huyck said it is best to look for the densest materials available. He also recommends planting things around the fence to help absorb sound. Renee Hannaford, the office manager of Mr. Fence Inc., and Kevin Temerowski, the owner of Michigan Fence Solutions, both recommended a 6-foot-tall vinyl fence to absorb noise.
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ers in a way that leaves only parts close to the stem untouched — a green halo atop a pale infected cone. “Since (2018), his lab and crew have been sussing out what (halo blight’s) life cycle looks like, as well as how we can potentially control it in hopyards,” Lizotte said. While the search for the secret to stopping halo blight is ongoing, MSU researchers have made strides in combating hops-affecting viruses. Carolyn Malmstrom’s work in the field led to her developing hops virus testing protocols, allowing growers to send samples to MSU for testing and diagnosis. As it stands, the surefire way of fighting disease on hops is by preventing it from taking hold. Farms, nurseries and other growers can keep plants and seeds sanitized, infected leaves and flowers can be pruned away and disposed of, and fungicides can be applied to plants to kill whatever lingering disease remains. But Lizotte said the goal of MSU’s scientists is to have plants become naturally immune to common diseases. “I don’t want to call it a Band-Aid, what we’re doing now in terms of fungicides and cultural management practices, but we’re also really hopeful that, down the road, we can start to transition to cultivars that are just more at home and happy growing in Michigan,” Lizotte said. Until then, frequent vegetation management and other prevention methods are the best way of ensuring large, quality crop yields. Todd Parker, the head brewer at Rochester Mills Beer Co., said they go through Michigan hops providers when they can and that the state of Michigan has a good hop industry.
“Definitely knowing your supplier is important,” Parker said. “A lot of the suppliers are good about keeping the diseased hops out of the system.” Jeremey Lewis, the brewer and co-owner of the Copper Hop Brewing Co. in St. Clair Shores, and co-owner Ryan Balicki said in emails that they couldn’t speak about the overall health of hops in the state. But Lewis said they use 45th Parallel as the distributor for their in-state hops — this includes Cascade, Centennial, Mittelfruh and Fuggle varieties — and that they’ve never had a problem. “I typically order what I need for the coming year in October after the harvest,” Lewis said in an email. “I have never had an issue with being able to get what I need. The quality has been outstanding and year to year very consistent.” Brian Tennis, owner and founder of Hop Alliance, said it was too early to tell how the crops for this year will do, but that last year was one of their best harvests yet because of good weather and other factors. He said their hops weren’t affected by diseases last year. “Fortunately, not for us,” Tennis said. “We’re up right up in the Leelanau (Peninsula), like right around the 45th Parallel, so we really haven’t seen a lot of the damages that some of the other farmers in the state have.” Lizotte says MSU researchers have been involved in studying hops since “day one” of the plant’s return to the Mitten State in the 2000s, planting the seeds for what has become a strong partnership between the growing industry and academia. “The partnership between the university and the industry is really critical to both of us,” Lizotte said. “We really take our lead from the industry on what their priority needs are. Without the industry of research at MSU, I don’t think we would have a hops industry in Michigan.”
Brewmaster Todd Parker uses a tool to show off the hops while brewing at Rochester Mills Beer Co. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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Prosecutor charges Eisenhower High School student with threat of terrorism SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office authorized a petition April 13 to charge a 16-yearold student for allegedly making a threat at Eisenhower High School last month. On March 24, the student allegedly downloaded a photo of an individual holding a gun and added a threatening phrase to the photo. The juvenile then used AirDrop to send the photo with the phrase to fellow students during lunch. After an investigation, the Prosecutor’s Office charged the student with threat of terrorism, which is a potential 20-year
felony, and using a computer to commit a crime, which also is a potential 20-year felony. The juvenile’s pretrial hearing had not been scheduled yet, according to a press release from the Prosecutor’s Office April 14. Tim McAvoy, the media relations director at Utica Community Schools, said safety remains a priority for the entire community. “We greatly appreciate the individuals who brought this to the attention of the Eisenhower administration and law enforcement. We are also appreciative of the collaborative work of the Eisenhower administrative team and the Shelby Township Police Department, which leveraged its resources to identify the responsible in-
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dividual. As always, parents need to speak with their children about the need to immediately report any threat to school security that they come across. We ask that families continue to reinforce to their children that every threat is taken seriously and students will face life-changing consequences from both the school and law enforcement,” he said in an email. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido said his office is committed to
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Student suspended for marijuana
Police said an assistant principal at Henry Ford II High School alerted them April 11 about a student who allegedly had vaped in a classroom and who allegedly was not cooperating with a search. The student reportedly possessed a marijuana vape pen and a Breeze Pro vape pen, police said. Police said they took the marijuana and gave a citation for marijuana possession on school grounds. The student was also reportedly suspended.
Man cusses at workers
Sterling Heights police were called after a 20-something man wearing a black jacket and a ponytail allegedly was cussing at workers inside a store along 15 Mile Road, near Ryan Road April 9. Police said the man then went to the parking lot and was then seen behind a gas station car wash. The report did not describe what ultimately happened to him.
Juveniles engage in SUV horseplay
On April 8, police were notified that three juveniles were perhaps “just messing around” by running around a black SUV and jumping in and out of it while in the area of Metropolitan Parkway and Dequindre Road. The SUV reportedly was also burning rubber. The caller said the juveniles then went to a nearby Target. Police went to the scene but couldn’t find the individuals.
Bleeding man taken to hospital
Police went to a gas station in the 39000 block of Van Dyke Avenue April 9 after hearing that someone was being disorderly. Officers reportedly saw a man with a bleeding arm and bloody clothes who claimed that police had beaten him up. When the Fire Department came to check on the man, he allegedly said it was March when asked what month it was. The Fire Department took the man to a hospital. Anyone who has more information about any of these incidents is encouraged to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department by calling (586) 446-2800. — Eric Czarnik
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During the event, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor explained that the city started taking a serious look at its sustainability goals around two or three years ago. It established a Sustainability Commission to help it make progress toward sustainability. “We’re not just trying to get to the finish line — it’s a new way of life for the city of Sterling Heights,” Taylor said. The Go Green Grants are made possible with help from the nonprofit green bank Michigan Saves as well as an estimated $1 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Energy-efficient projects that qualify for these grants may include windows, roofing, HVAC systems, solar panels, water heaters and more. To qualify for a grant, a Michigan Saves-affiliated contractor must do the project work. City officials said the grants come in three “levels”: • The first level gives qualified residents up to $7,500 in funds for improvements, though the amount given depends on household income. • The second level is open to residents who are ineligible for the first level; it covers 20% of costs up to $5,000. • The last level gives homeowners access to “low-interest, unsecured loans” that can supplement the other level options. City officials said residents may start seeking the grants May 1. During the event, Michigan Saves Director of Programs Todd
Parker said he was excited to join forces with Sterling Heights on the effort. “To my knowledge, Sterling Heights is … the first city in the state to invest their ARPA dollars in energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements in the state,” he said. City officials said ARPA money will also fund the distribution of an estimated 400 available rain barrels, made possible with help from MI Rain Barrel. Officials said the 58-gallon barrels are designed to collect rain that falls off a roof and then store that water for watering lawns or gardens. An accompanying rain barrel kit includes anti-mosquito tablets. The barrels will be given out June 2 at Sterling Heights City Hall, though people may sign up online for one ahead of time. The barrel itself is free for residents, though it costs $50 if qualifying residents want to have the city install it. Taylor said, in the past, some residents have called the city to ask whether residents are even allowed to use rain barrels. “So I think this is going to finally and definitively answer that question — of course you can,” Taylor said. Prior to sharing the news about residents’ sustainability options, the Sterling Heights City Council and other local officials celebrated the city’s 38th straight year as an Arbor Day Foundation “Tree City USA” city by planting a redbud tree. Learn more about the Go Green Grants program by visiting sterling-heights. net/2073/Go-Green-Grants. Learn more about acquiring a rain barrel by visiting sterling-heights.net/rainbarrel. For other questions, call (586) 446-2489.
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As for Coppens, her favorite car is the 1931 Cord LeGrande Speedster. “Most people know it because it has a bar in the door,” she said. Currently, the museum only has a few muscle cars, but plans are in the works to add more. “We are slowly trying to for the car buffs who like those cars,” Gieraga said. Staff is trying to add more kid-friendly interactive activities. One example was the Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat last fall. The building also has a room dedicated to vintage organs — another of Stahls first loves — that play music periodically throughout the day.
‘It was fit for a king.’
Other treasures that really attract visitors are the 1948 Tucker sedan and the 1963 Chrysler Turbine car. The Turbine was an experimental two-door hardtop coupe powered by a turbine engine that didn’t catch on in the industry. Docent Jack Haynes said just 51 Tuckers were made under automobile entrepreneur Preston Tucker and “only 47 survived.” It also gave the Big Three competition. “It was recognized as a good car. The car is very sturdy, like a tank,” Haynes said. “It’s a rear engine, very roomy, has shatterproof glass and independent four-wheel suspension. There are all kinds of safety features.” But one safety feature was left out: seatbelts. As Haynes explained, Tucker was told, “If you put in seatbelts, people are going to think this is dangerous.” Another slice of nostalgia is the 1965 Kirkham AC Cobra, which docent Duane Sabella is knowledgeable about. One plus to volunteering at the museum is hearing the “very interesting stories” of people visiting the museum.
Trey Brand is the museum’s historian and is always glad to share narratives about each car. “The higher-end cars were built custom for one person,” Brand said. The purple-blue 1919 “Fatty” Arbuckle Pierce-Arrow, for instance, is a standout and was custom-made for silent film actor Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, best known as “Fatty.” “It was fit for a king,” Brand said. “Like a lot of wealthy people at the time, he had a driver.” The tires on the car are approximately 36 inches in size. “The wheels are original,” Brand said. “They’ve been restored but they haven’t been replaced.” The car stayed in top condition. “Because Roscoe lived in Los Angeles, he didn’t have to deal with bad weather,” Brand said. Constructed from wood with techniques normally used for boats, the 1924 Delage GL Skiff Torpedo is another crown jewel. “Delage was a French luxury brand in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s,” Brand said. “It’s essentially a boat. It has three layers of wood in a crisscross pattern. The outer layer is mahogany. Oak is stronger and cheaper, but mahogany looks better. It’s more rich and colorful.”
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position’s salary ranges from $54,337 to $68,152. Mayor Michael Taylor did not support the council playing a role in changing the administration’s organizational structure, adding that the city manager is the head of that. He cited the city charter in his argument. “Administrative powers include hiring, firing, the organizational chart, where these employees are going to work, who they’re going to report to,” Taylor said. “It shall be the duty of the city manager to supervise and coordinate the work of the administrative officers and the departments of the city. That’s his role. That’s not our role.” Assistant City Manager Jeff Bahorski called Compton a “superstar” but said promoting the social worker to a director position could be “problematic” because the current job description doesn’t lead to a director position. During the meeting, Finance and Budget Director Jennifer Varney said the proposed 2023-2024 budget could also allocate funding toward a second full-time social worker. The proposed budget would allocate $90,420 toward that — city spokeswoman Melanie Davis said that includes employee benefits — and adds that the role will “focus on substance abuse issues.” Varney added that the position could be funded by money the city gets from an opioid settlement, which was made in 2021. Councilwoman Maria Schmidt welcomed the news. “It’s amazing, and to think that we were probably one of the first cities in Michigan to get one (a social worker),” Schmidt said. “And we knew when we created that position, I think at the last budget, we all talked about (how) one is not going to be nearly enough. And here we are, you know, with our second one, and I would anticipate that there could be more.” After the meeting, Dwojakowski said in an emailed statement that the department has been fortunate to have a full-time social worker to support residents, and he commented on the proposal to obtain a second one. “Even on short runs, there are times when it’s essential that our social worker conducts follow-up with someone suffering from a mental health condition,” he said. “The addition of a second full-time social worker will allow us to engage in even more cases and help those that need additional
support. “I believe by adding this second fulltime social worker, we can ensure people in crisis get the treatment, support and resources they need while also reducing the number of 911 calls we receive which can free up our officers to engage in other important patrols.”
Therapeutic police dog a possibility
Another therapeutic initiative that the Police Department plans to pursue is acquiring a comfort dog, Dwojakowski said during the meeting. Dwojakowski said many police departments have comfort dogs. “It’s definitely not a canine that’s used for tracking and aggression work, but this is a different program,” he said. “It’s to provide comfort for people that need emotional support. The dog gets specialty training to become a therapy dog.” Dwojakowski said comfort dogs are often used internally in police stations because being a police officer is a tough job. “These officers come to work every single day. They have to deal with some of the worst things that humanity has to offer,” Dwojakowski explained. “Everyone loves a dog, and they love it when that dog walks to the office area. So if this can bring some joy and some peace to our officers, I’m a hundred percent for it.” Dwojakowski added that the comfort dog could also attend community police events and could be a soothing presence for crime victims or for children who have to give testimony. Dwojakowski said the department doesn’t have a dog yet, and he supported having a naming contest once the department gets one. “I want something that doesn’t shed, hypoallergenic and medium-sized, so I don’t want a small, basket dog,” the chief said. Multiple council members praised the idea, and Councilman Michael Radtke said he thought “it would be a real boon to the department.” Mayor Pro Tem Liz Sierawski thought a golden retriever would be the best pick, despite being a shedding dog. “They’re the best, most loving dogs,” she said. According to the city’s website, another City Council budget workshop was slated for April 25, followed by a scheduled May 1 budget adoption vote. Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting www.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2489. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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of Dodge Park. Bees in the D did not reply for comment by press time. “They actually come out, and they take care of the hives,” Ziarko said. “They harvest the honey, and then we could sell the honey like at the farmer’s market or at Sterlingfest to recoup some of the money that we put into this.”
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Sterling Heights officials recently discussed beekeeping regulation ideas. File photo by Jonathan Shead
“I know that there are residents keeping bees right now. I’ve seen the hives. So let’s regulate it so that it’s done the right way — it doesn’t cause a problem for others,” Radtke said. Councilwoman Barbara Ziarko said that a couple of years ago, an organization called Bees in the D was once interested in an arrangement to set up hives in the vicinity
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“There are benefits of codifying it into a code of ordinances, mostly that it creates a more manageable expectation for beekeepers and for neighbors,” Aamodt said. “There are some obvious challenges. When not managed correctly, bees have a potential to become a nuisance — potentially dangerous — for those who are allergic. A lot of it depends on, just, the beekeeper being responsible and being knowledgeable.” Assistant City Planner Jake Parcell said any regulations that the city comes up with would need to be strict. “We have come up to the determination that if we create an ordinance on this that’s not restrictive, enforcement on keeping bees on people’s residential lots will become infeasible,” he said. Parcell added that the city could look at permit fees to cover the cost of regulating the practice. He said any regulations should align with the state’s agricultural management practices. Councilman Michael Radtke said smartly regulated beekeeping would be a community benefit.
The city said it plans to put together an ordinance in the next 90 days. Learn more about Sterling Heights by visiting www.sterling-heights.net or by calling (586) 446-2489. Learn more about Bees in the D by visiting beesinthed.com. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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Neighborhood cleanups: 9:30 a.m., meet at First Church of Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, sterling-heights.net, (586) 446-2470
Shelby Township Lions Carnival: Midway opens 4 p.m. MondaysFridays and noon Saturdays and Sundays, parking lot at Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, shop-lakesidemall. com
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Clean-up Saturdays: Bring select items for waste disposal, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sterling Heights Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road, sterling-heights. net, (586) 446-2440
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Macomb Ballet Company’s The Little Mermaid: 7 p.m. April 28, 1 and 7 p.m. April 29, and 2 p.m. April 30, Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts, Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com, (586) 286-2222
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Craft show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Macomb Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (810) 658-0440, smetankacrafshows.com
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
MAY 21
Monday Night Cruise-In: 4-8 p.m. weekly May 8-July 24, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, funtimecruzers. com
Electronics recycling: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sterling Heights Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road, sterling-heights.net, (586) 446-2440
Swap meet and car show: Also used car corral, hosted by Bearing Burners Auto Club, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Utica Antiques Market, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township
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Paper shredding: Bring up to six banker box-sized boxes, 1-3 p.m., Lake Michigan Credit Union, 35653 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, LMCU.org/Events
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Virtual trivia night: Hosted by City of Sterling Heights, 8-9 p.m., registration required, recreation@sterlingheights.net, sterling-heights.net/Calendar
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Recovery meetings: For addictions, depression, anxiety, anger and more, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, New Day Life Recovery, 35500 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, NewDayLifeRecovery.com, (248) 574-1175, cwcontact@sbcglobal.net
‘The Old Vengers’: Presented by St Clair Shores Players, 7:30-10 p.m. May 5-6 and 12-13, Anita’s Elite Dance, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, scsplayersorg@yahoo.com
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Diabetes prevention program: Free classes sponsored by Beaumont Health, 6-7 p.m. Mondays until June 12, Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (800) 633-7377, beaumont. org/services/diabetes/prevention-program
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Help Wanted General
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Quality Manager Position OMER North America, Corp. has an opening for a Quality Manager at 6250 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. 40 hrs/wk; 9am - 5pm. Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the Integrated Quality Management System; manage second and third-party audits, including Process Audit, Capacity Audit, Quality Audit; study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standards; perform statistical analysis to monitor the performance of company through Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s); manage the process that identifies and implements significant Continuous Improvement opportunities to support division and corporate objectives; developing & implementing a quality system, ensuring both compliance to high standards and a quality focused workforce, including the design and management of basic policies, programs, standards, and methodologies for the assurance of quality production. Sets standards of performance for quality and measures progress; responsible for problem solving, risk mitigation and contingency planning at a global clinical operations level; monitor & manage Company compliance with contractual requirements with customer’s Quality / Performance & Deliver schedule; schedule day-to-day production activities according to delivery schedules; and directly manage 2 engineering professionals and 12 production workers. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Industrial Technology, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 5 years of post-bachelor progressive experience in engineer positions; or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Industrial Technology, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 3 years of experience in engineer positions. Experience must include: conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) process to achieve Production Part Approval (PPAP) for designated suppliers in support of new product launches; working with PFMEA; applying lean principles which include modern enterprise improvement techniques such as Six Sigma; working with Non-Conforming Material Reporting (NCR) process; ISO regulations; and International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS). Submit resumes to Attn: Cheryl Rapp, OMER North America, Corp., 6250 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Or Email resumes to: Omerna.jobs@gmail.com Include Reference# 149012-4 w/resume. OMER North America, Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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0057-2316
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586-803-0003
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SUMMER JOB GENERAL OFFICE Answer phones, take orders, schedule events, good at multi-tasking, fast learner, great hours, 10am-3pm, Apply at Captain Kool 29701 Little Mack Roseville, 48066 Between 12-2pm.
0327-2317
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248-685-9595
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Bidding Opens Friday, April 28 Online Auction Features Signs, Sports Memorabilia, Furniture, Tools, Advertising, Glassware & Pottery, Jewelry, Primitive, Coins, Outdoor Items, Electronics, Antiques & Collectibles, Blow Molds, Music Collectibles, Toys, Plus Much More! Items Located At: Rowley’s Auction Service 124 S Lk Pleasant Rd., Attica, MI 48412 1½ miles north of I-69 (Exit 163) on the west side Preview Open Daily Mon - Fri @ 10 AM – 4 PM Closing process begins Wednesday, May 3 starting @ 8 PM Visit BidOnline.us for full catalog, terms & to bid.
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Job application possibly leads to bank fraud
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On April 1, a resident came into the Police Department to file an identity theft report. She stated that she recently applied for a job posting that she saw on Facebook. Shortly after applying for the job, she was asked for her name, address, Social Security number and signature from a woman communicating with her online claiming to be from the employer. She complied and sent over the requested information. The next day, her bank notified her that there had been some fraudulent activity on her account. She suspects that whomever she sent her personal information to was able to access her bank account. Police were investigating.
Thousands in cash stolen from vehicle
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:13 a.m. March 24, officers were dispatched to an apartment in the 5000 block of Auburn Road for a larceny report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that she had $3,500 in cash stolen from her car. She said she had the cash in a backpack in her car, as she was using it to get a medical procedure done. Police were investigating the theft.
Water bottle thrown at vehicle
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came into the Police Department to file a malicious destruction of property report March 25. She stated that, at 9:50 p.m. March 24, she and her daughter were driving eastbound on 25 Mile Road when someone who was driving westbound on 25 Mile threw a water bottle at their car, striking it. The bottle broke a headlight and did some damage to the grill, estimated to be $900 total, according to the police report.
Driver found sleeping on steering wheel
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to Walmart, 51450 Shelby Parkway, for a welfare check of someone sleeping in a vehicle in the parking lot at 7:45 a.m. April 1. Officers arrived and observed a male driver slumped over the center console sleeping. The vehicle appeared to have two flat tires and was running. Officers opened the door and woke the driver up. Officers asked him if he was OK, and he reportedly replied, “drinking.” When officers asked him how he got to that location on two flat tires, he reportedly again replied “drinking.” The driver had slurred speech and emitted a strong odor of alcohol, according to police. Officers then had the man exit his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the man was offered a preliminary breath test, which
he refused to take. Officers then placed him under arrest for operating while intoxicated, second offense. He was transported to the Police Department, at which point a search warrant was obtained to draw blood from the man to determine his blood alcohol content.
Items stolen from vehicle in parking lot
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:37 p.m. April 1, officers were dispatched to the 51000 block of Danview Technology Drive, near 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a larceny report. Officers arrived and spoke to the caller, who stated that her vehicle had been rummaged through while it was parked in the lot. She was missing several credit cards and cash that had been inside her vehicle. No signs of forced entry were observed on the vehicle.
Dine and dash reported at restaurant
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:36 p.m. on April 2, a report was made after two people reportedly ate and left without paying at a restaurant in the 23000 block of Marter Road. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the manager, a 19-year-old woman, who said an older man and a teenage boy consumed food at the restaurant before receiving their bill at 7:16 p.m. She said the boy went out to a vehicle and the man stayed inside and said he was waiting for someone to send him money. The manager said a large group walked into the restaurant and that the man left during that time. They have footage of the incident and the manager said she would provide it at a later time.
Larceny reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 4:05 p.m. on April 4, a report was made about a larceny that occurred at 8 a.m. on March 29 in the 32000 block of Williamsburg Street. An officer was working the front desk when he spoke to the victim, a 24-year-old woman, who said she parked her vehicle in the parking lot on March 28. She said her work laptop and gray backpack were on the passenger seat. When she entered her car the following morning, she reportedly discovered both were gone. The woman said she believed she locked the doors but did not observe any signs of forced entry. The stolen laptop was worth approximately $1,000.
Suspect arrested after alleged attempt to elude police
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:26 a.m. on April 6, a man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to
elude police near Harper Avenue and Colony Street. An officer was on routine patrol when a vehicle with a defective taillight was observed stopped at a red light, appearing to follow another vehicle closely. The officer pulled up to the vehicle and noticed the driver didn’t match the description of the registered owner. Both vehicles continued on Nine Mile Road with the officer following. As one vehicle made a right turn, the other reportedly did as well, nearly hitting the officer. One of the vehicles passed the other, and the officer pursued the passing vehicle while activating his emergency lights, suspecting it was stolen. The officer called for assistance and followed the vehicle as it disregarded lights and accelerated. Police caught up to the vehicle on the ramp to eastbound Interstate 94 as it slowed down and stopped. An officer commanded the suspect, a 27-year-old man, to put his hands up, and he complied. The suspect was pulled out of the driver’s seat. Once he was secured, he was handcuffed and taken to the St. Clair Shores Police Department, and then to the Macomb County Jail.
Clothes stolen from Kohl’s
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated a shoplifting case April 2 at the Kohl’s at 44200 Schoenherr Road, by Hall Road. According to store staff, a woman wearing a tan NASA hoodie and a blue medical face mask was caught on camera hiding merchandise in her purse and then leaving with the items in a red Chevrolet Sonic. The shoplifter reportedly stole three Nike apparel items worth a total of $167: a jacket, a hoodie and sweatpants. Police were investigating.
Altercation reported at fast-food drive-thru
STERLING HEIGHTS — A caller alerted police about a confrontation between a fast-food worker and a customer near Mound Road and Metropolitan Parkway April 1. A caller told police that an argument had ensued between her and a worker while at the drive-thru window over the procedure of making an order. The customer said the employee slapped her on the arm through the drive-thru window and then wanted to fight. Restaurant staff had a different story and said that, after being told to reorder at the drive-thru, the customer started insulting the worker. Although the worker reportedly yelled back, the worker denied that any assault took place, police said. Police said the incident was apparently recorded, though they hadn’t seen the footage at press time. Police said the customer was uninjured and didn’t want medical treatment.
Juveniles flee from police by Dodge Park
STERLING HEIGHTS — A park monitor at Dodge Park, near Dodge Park and Utica roads, told police April 3 that a group of around 10 juveniles took part in throwing around traffic cones under the farmers market pavilion despite being ordered to vacate. The juveniles then reportedly went to the gas station across the street. Police said they arrived at the scene, and the juveniles “fled at the sight of police presence.” The parks official reportedly decided that no further action was required.
Homeless person warned not to step into road
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said they warned a homeless person who was reportedly witnessed walking into traffic and panhandling at Schoenherr and Hall roads April 3. The individual reportedly was under 30 years old and carried a big sign, police said. Police forbade the person from entering the road.
Retail fraud suspect arrested
GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 22-year-old Detroit woman was arrested April 11 for reportedly committing retail fraud at The Village Kroger store April 4, according to a police report.
Vehicle thefts attempted
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly tried to steal vehicles during the overnight hours of April 14. In the first incident, the back window of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was broken out while the vehicle was parked in the 500 block of Lakeland Street. In the second incident, the sunroof on a Jeep Grand Cherokee was broken out while the vehicle was parked in the 600 block of Rivard Boulevard.
Stolen vehicle recovered
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 2022 Dodge Charger that was stolen from the driveway of a home in the 100 block of Kerby Road at around 4 a.m. April 2 was recovered by Detroit police at around 11:05 a.m. April 3. The vehicle was said to have been found intact.
Suspect swipes tequila
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — An unknown male suspect is said to have stolen a bottle of Teremana Blanco Small Batch Tequila worth $31.99 from a store in the 18600 block of Mack Avenue at around 4 p.m. April 1. The suspect, who police said is facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges, is said to have run northbound across Mack Avenue and then northbound on Ashley Street.
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NURSE SAVES LIFE DURING ART CLASS
TROY — The quick thinking of a nurse saved the life of a 29-year-old man in Troy March 19. Lindsay Nagle was attending an art class in the basement of a Troy home when one of the other attendees suffered a sudden heart attack. She administered CPR on him until he was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. Brighton resident Julie Chapman, the sister of the homeowner, was a witness to the event. “My youngest son is an art teacher,” she said. “He was doing a painting class and a young man there had a heart attack. One of the girls attending, Lindsey, is an ICU nurse, a friend of my sister, and did CPR and saved his life.” Chapman said that the art student is now recovering well and that the expertise of Nagle saved his life. “We just want to thank her and get her some recognition for what she had done,” said Chapman. “It was quite an ordeal. If not for her, this boy would be dead.”
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HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY AKA Sorority Inc. to hold community baby shower
NOVI/EASTPOINTE — The Omega Epsilon Omega Chapter in Novi of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will host a community baby shower at the Novi Civic Center, located at 45175 W. 10 Mile Road, at 2 p.m. April 30. The event will benefit the Gianna House Foundation, which provides shelter and outreach services to at-risk pregnant moms and infants under 1 year of age. The foundation’s building, located at 21357 Redmond Ave. in Eastpointe, sustained extensive damage Dec. 26, 2022, when the pipes on its old boiler burst, resulting in massive water damage to all four floors of the building. The organization also lost all of its accumulated charitable donations for moms and infants. To donate, visit the Gianna House Foundation baby registry on Amazon. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information, call LaRhonda Richardson at (248) 686-8959 or LeKisha Maxwell at (313) 220-0399.
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The Grosse Pointe-area Questers are teaming up with the Grosse Pointe Historical Society to host a spring yard sale with proceeds to benefit preservation and restoration of the interior of the Provencal-Weir House, the oldest house in the Pointes. The sale will take place on the GPHS campus — which includes the new GPHS administration and archives building and the Provencal-Weir House at 375 and 376 Kercheval Ave., respectively, in Grosse Pointe Farms — from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29 and noon to 5 p.m. April 30. Entitled “Je Ne Sais Quoi,” the sale will include vintage and new items. Photos by Eric Stroh will also be available for purchase. Community members who’d like to contribute new or used items for the sale can do so by bringing them to the Provencal-Weir House no later than 9:30 a.m. April 29. Items should be priced in advance. Portable tables to display items for the sale are needed as well, if anyone has a table to share with the GPHS for the sale. For more information, visit www.gphistorical.com.
APRIL IS THE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child, which recognizes the
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BLAIR BAZAAR LOOKING FOR VENDORS CLAWSON — The Blair Memorial Library is seeking vendors to participate in its second annual Blair Bazaar event, which is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the library, 416 N. Main St. Vendors will be able to sell items ranging from artwork, crafts and collectibles to flea market or estate sale items, perennial plants and baked goods. People can bring a table, tent and chair to set up a booth. Vendors will be provided with two parking spaces at the event, and spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis until April 30. People can drop off an application and $40 donation to the Friends of the Blair Memorial Library at the library checkout desk. The application can be found at the event’s Facebook page. For more information and to ask questions, contact Jeanne Nenadovich at (248) 275-9661.
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