Teachers react to order to ‘dismantle’ U.S. Department of Ed
PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER, ISSUE GOES TO CONGRESS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — With a chance the U.S. Department of Education could be dismantled, the Warren Education Association staged “walk-ins” March 19 at their buildings in the Warren Consolidated Schools district in support of preserving the department.
Members of the teachers union carried signs that read “Protect Our Students And Families Text ‘Action’ to 48744.” The National Education Association logo also was printed on the signs.
Parents, state Rep. Mai Xiong, D-Warren, and Cromie Elementary School Principal Jack Stanton also participated in the demonstrations. Xiong represents the 13th District, which includes Roseville, the eastern part of Warren, and parts of St. Clair Shores.
According to a WEA press release issued March 19, those who gathered believe closing the department will have a “harm-
FUNDRAISER TO HELP CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN FEED THE HUNGRY
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — For nearly 100 years, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has fed the hungry in Detroit. It’s challenging work, strained by cost increases due to inflation, supply chain issues,
To meet the need, donors are essential.
uncertain federal funding and growing demand as more people need help. Last year, its pantry provided 3.4 million pounds of food — a 24% increase from 2023.
The 13th annual Bocce with the Brothers fun-
Anthony Yousef, assistant chef and kitchen manager at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen site on Meldrum Street in Detroit, prepares the menu March 26, which included shawarma, fattoush and falafel. The kitchen strives to offer a variety of foods. During a recent “Coney Dog Day,” people lined up for 40 minutes to get the Detroit favorite.
Photo by Liz Carnegie
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ful impact” on the public schools system, especially the most vulnerable local students.
“It’s critical that parents and educators make their voices heard in support of protecting our neighborhood schools and providing every student — no matter their abilities or family’s income — with the opportunity to get a good education,” Warren Education Association President Robert Callender said in a prepared statement. Callender also is a high school chemistry teacher in the district.
According to the WEA, Michigan received about $461 million in federal funding last year from the Department of Education to support special education programs serving more than 200,000 students with disabilities. The Macomb Intermediate School District received over $34 million in federal funds to support about 19,000 local students receiving special education services.
Additionally, Warren Consolidated Schools received about $4.2 million last year in federal Title I funding, which helps educators provide additional support for lowincome and at-risk students.
“Dismantling the Department of Education would be devastating for local students with special needs and students from lower-income families, as our schools rely on federal resources to support special education programs, tutoring, school meals and more,” Callender said. “This would cause permanent harm to Warren students, who need and deserve more support — not less.”
On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to disman-
tle the Department of Education. That does not mean the department has closed; by law, that would still have to go before Congress for a vote.
According to a press release C&G Newspapers received via email from the White House Office of Communications March 20, removing the Department of Education will return the main function of educating children back to each state, thus improving student achievement overall.
Eliminating the department allows states to take charge and advocate for and implement what is best for students, families and educators in their communities.
“Our nation’s bright future relies on empowered families, engaged communities, and excellent educational opportunities for every child,” the press release states. “Unfortunately, the experiment of controlling American education through federal programs and dollars, and the unaccountable bureaucracy those programs and dollars support, has plainly failed our children, our teachers, and our families.”
According to the White House Office of Communications, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the department and return authority over education to the states and local communities, should Trump’s executive order be approved.
The White House Office of Communications said closing the department does not mean cutting off funds to support K-12 students with special needs, college student borrowers, and others who rely on essential programs such as Pell grants.
U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain, R-District 9, released a prepared statement in support of
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Warren Education Association members staged “walk-ins” March 19 at their school buildings in the Warren Consolidated Schools district to support preserving the U.S. Department of Education.
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Sterling Heights man sentenced to 25-75 years for sexual assault
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — A Sterling Heights man is facing up to 75 years in prison after being found guilty by a jury of sexually assaulting a minor.
According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Larry Devere Middleton, 33, of Sterling Heights, sexually assaulted a young girl on multiple occasions in 2023.
Middleton
In January 2025, following a four-day jury trial, Middleton was found guilty of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 years old, a felony carrying a possible life sentence; second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 years old, a 15-year felony; criminal sexual conduct - assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, a 10-year felony; and indecent exposure, a one-year misdemeanor.
Middleton was sentenced to 25-75 years for the two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and between three and 71 months on the lesser charges, to be served concurrently, according to the press release. He will also be required to register for life under the Sex Offender Registration Act, “and if ever released from prison he will be electronically monitored for life,” the press release states.
“This sentence reflects the severity of these crimes and ensures that this man will no longer be able to harm innocent children,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a statement.
Middleton’s attorney, Joshua Van Laan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
program after changing careers from semi-truck driving. She then convinced her son to complete the program with her.
M3 STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH CERTIFICATES
GOV. GRETCHEN WHITMER ATTENDS CEREMONY FOR PROGRAM’S FIRST GROUP
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — With plans for the U.S. Navy to expand its fleet of submarines to further support national security, the Navy has called on Macomb Community College to help achieve that goal.
The Navy recently invested $15.4 million into the college’s Michigan Technical Education Center, located at Martin Road and Van Dyke Avenue, for a state-of-the-art training center to offer an accelerated Michigan Maritime Manufacturing (M3) training program.
Last November, the school welcomed its first group of students into the intense 17-week course; some studied welding while others were in the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining program. The classes met for eight hours a day, five days a week. The accelerated program addresses the urgent need for skilled labor in the defense sector as workers are needed to manufacture the parts that build Navy ships and submarines.
A total of 21 students — ranging in age from their 20s through their 50s — graduated from the program during a ceremony held March 20 at the
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Macomb retains current tuition rates, increases student fees
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — For the first time in several years, Macomb Community College students will not see an increase in their tuition for the next academic year. However, they will have to pay more for student fees.
At its regular monthly meeting March
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19, the Macomb Community College Board of Trustees authorized maintaining the previous year’s tuition rates for the upcoming academic year, which is the Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026 school year.
The vote was 5-2, which also included increasing the college’s student service and
information technology/facility fees. The college’s third student fee, registration, will remain unchanged.
Board members Roseanne DiMaria, Joan Flynn, Katherine Lorenzo, Shelley Vitale and Vincent Viviano voted in favor of the measure while Frank Cusumano and
Kristi Dean voted against it. In a prepared statement, Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV commented on the changes.
“Macomb Community College is a critical bridge to the skills and credentials necessary for good jobs with wages that sustain families and build economic prosperity,” Sawyer said. “With rising inflation, many are
ABOVE: The group of graduates pose for photos with Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, and U.S. Navy representative Miranda Shurer. LEFT: Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, center, takes a moment with Dvantrae Mannie, left, and his mother O’Deasia Williams, who both graduated from the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing program. Williams entered the
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closing the department. The Romeo Republican currently serves as a member of the House Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Education and Workforce. District 9 includes northern parts of Macomb and Oakland counties, and the counties of Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer and St. Clair.
“The U.S. Department of Education has been pushing woke policies for far too long. There is too much bloated federal bureaucracy. Despite more money being spent, test scores have not improved,” McClain said. “We should focus the dollars on the students, not administrators. I look forward to working with @POTUS and @EdSecMcMahon to improve education in America.”
Congress created the Department of Education in 1979 under President Jimmy Carter. Its stated mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access for students of all ages.
C & G Newspapers contacted Roseville Community Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski via email for his view on the matter. Blaszkowski said he feels the department can be a great resource to improve instruction.
“It has always been a guiding voice for educational institutions to ensure we are compliant with laws and regulations related to education,” he said. “The Department of Education is also responsible for managing the grants for local school districts through the State Department of Education. States cover the majority of the funds for education. Federal money supplements that by approximately 14%.”
If the department closes, Blaszkowski said Roseville Community Schools would
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lose at least $2.5 million annually. Some of that funding is used for literacy specialists, instructional coaches for teachers, and intervention staff to work with students who struggle in math and reading. Federal dollars also help fund professional development for Roseville teachers to improve their instruction to be more successful.
“This money also goes towards parent engagement activities such as literacy nights that get books in the hands of parents and families,” Blaszkowski said. “IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) money is also provided by the federal government. This money is strictly for special education costs.”
According to Blaszkowski, the federal legislation states the federal government is to provide 40% of the funding costs associated with special education. However, that always falls short.
“They have never met that goal. In fact, they have never matched 20% of the costs. To me, this is another unfunded mandate. Schools always bite the bullet and do what they can for the students. It is time they honor their commitment to special education students,” Blaszkowski said.
“If there are better ways to get more of the money to the districts it would be greatly appreciated. Again, they can start by meeting the obligation of the 40%,” Blaszkowski said. “I feel inefficiency can occur if each district has to spend money to get guidance and information to be better prepared to educate students. Maybe the state could help us consolidate costs.”
The superintendent also said putting restrictions on funding based on mandates does not help districts.
“It holds us hostage on how we can help our students,” Blaszkowski said. “Each district has their own unique needs, and when we are told we must or can’t use the funding in certain ways, it can breed inefficiencies.”
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draiser will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, April 11, at Villa Penna, 43985 Hayes Road in Sterling Heights. Tickets cost $75, on sale now at boccewiththebrothers.org. All proceeds benefit Capuchin Ministries, which includes not only the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, but also the Solanus Casey Center, the Capuchin Retreat and others.
The event, for those 21 and older, has historically been a huge success. Last year’s fundraiser hosted nearly 450 attendees and raised more than $100,000.
On offer will be a buffet dinner with beer and wine, desserts from the Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s On the Rise Bakery, unlimited bocce play, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, a cigar tent and cappuccino bar, and more. Capuchin friars will be in attendance to meet guests and play bocce.
“We’re seeing a great need for support right now, usually from very low-income people who have some sort of job or assistance, but it’s not enough to take care of their families,” said Br. Gary Wegner, executive director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. “People need food, shelter and transportation, and while we can’t provide them an
apartment or a car, we can provide the food part. But just like anyone who goes to the grocery store and sees the price of food going up, so do we, and we have to pay, too.”
Originally, the fundraiser was called Benefit on the Bay, founded by Mike Schodowski, president of shelving.com.
The same family-owned business manages a brick-and-mortar site called The Shelving Store in Madison Heights. Now called Bocce with the Brothers, the event continues to be fully funded by shelving.com.
“People have really connected with the event’s mission to support such a valuable organization,” Schodowski said via email. “They love being part of something that’s all about fun, community spirit and giving back.”
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen itself was founded in 1929 at the start of the Great Depression. The kitchen is a signature program of Capuchin Ministries, also known as the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph.
Other operations in Michigan include the Solanus Casey Center and Father Solanus Guild, located in Detroit — a place of pilgrimage and prayer named after the Capuchin friar Blessed Solanus Casey (18701957), who was known for his direct service to the sick and poor — and Capuchin Re-
ABOVE: Seniors from University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy often volunteer to serve meals.
LEFT: Margie Coleman adds some sprinkles to a banana cake she baked the morning of March 26. Coleman and her husband, Mark, are regular volunteers at the soup kitchen.
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treat, a 95-acre retreat center for spiritual renewal in Washington, Michigan.
Beyond Michigan, the group operates St. Lawrence Seminary High School, a Catholic boarding school in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin.; Capuchin Community Services, which includes a meal program, food pantry, clothes closet and other outreach services in Milwaukee; St. Francis of Assisi Parish and St. Benedict the Moor Parish — faith communities serving diverse urban populations, also in Milwaukee; and mission work at the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Reservations in Montana, providing pastoral and social outreach to indigenous communities there.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, which distributes meals at two Detroit sites — 4390 Conner St. and 1264 Meldrum St. — is arguably the most iconic. Wegner attributes its ability to stay open to the generosity of donors.
“We’re always looking for people to help out at our services center,” he added, referring to the Capuchins’ food and clothing pantry, located at 6333 Medbury St. in Detroit. “They can stock shelves, sort clothing and help the guests who come there. They can also help at the two meal sites, as well. We even have people who volunteer as social workers or guest advocates, connecting individuals with those kinds of services.”
The Capuchins also grow fresh produce through a program called Earthworks Urban Farm, located at the meal site on Meldrum Street.
“The volunteers help with planting and tending to our greenhouses and garden. We cultivate seedlings that are then either planted in our farm or other operations,” Wegner said. “A lot of it goes to the kitchens, especially our Meldrum location.
“Some people have been volunteering with us for over 20 years,” he continued. “It’s just what they want to do. They want to give back to their community. As I often say, I’ve yet to meet a generous person who isn’t also a grateful person, or a grateful person who isn’t generous. The two go together in a cycle of generosity and gratitude.”
He emphasized that any level of giving is welcome, since it all adds up in a meaningful way.
“Just the other week, a sweet elderly lady called me wanting to make a donation, and all she could afford was $5 — she’s been a widow for almost two decades, and that’s all that she has to give. And of course, we appreciate it — we had a delightful conversation,” Wegner said.
“Another wrote me saying she didn’t have much to give but she wanted to help because she had walked with her mother during the Great Depression, from Corktown to the soup kitchen, to help Fr. Solanus serve, and when she asked her mother why they didn’t take the trolley, she was told, ‘Because that’s a nickel we can give,’” Wegner said. “I have so many stories of people who had a father or grandfather who arrived from Poland or Malta or other countries and had the misfortune of arriving during the Depression, and they tell me they would’ve starved without our soup kitchen.”
Wegner said he often thinks of immigrants in the U.S. today, pursuing the American Dream of a better life for themselves and their children.
“I see these refugees from Venezuela and other places, and I suspect many of them will want to go back to their country when it’s safe there again. But for those who stay here, I’m convinced my successor down the road — maybe not the next one, but one of them — will get letters from them and their children saying their mom or dad was helped by us, too,” Wegner said.
“Jesus told us, ‘The poor you will always have with you’ — use it as an opportunity to do good for them. I’d love for us to be able to close our doors because there’s no longer a need, but that’s not going to happen, the same way hospitals will never close because there will always be sick people,” Wegner said. “So there’s always a need — and donating and volunteering makes a huge difference.”
For more information about Capuchin Ministries, call (313) 579-2100 or go to thecapuchins.org. Details about how to donate and volunteer are available under “How to help.”
Call Staff Writer Andy Kozlowski at (586) 498-1046.
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having to make hard choices to manage their finances. Macomb is committed to do everything we can to ensure our residents can continue to afford the education and training they need to position themselves and their families for great futures.”
According to school officials, the college’s student service and IT/facility fees have remained the same for more than a decade. However, the needs in areas they help fund have increased and require more ongoing investment and resources, including academic and student support services, and campus and IT security.
The student service fee will increase from $10 to $15 per student per semester. The IT/facility fee will increase from $5 per billable contact hour to $7.50. This will result in an increase of approximately $27.50 per semester for most students. The college’s registration fee will stay at $50.
The tuition rates per billable contact hour for Fall 2025 through Spring/Summer 2026 school year are:
• Resident rates: $113.
• Out-of-district rates: $212.
• Out-of-state/foreign rates: $270.
• Affiliate rates, which are students living in areas not served by a community college district: $146.
• Early college/dual enrollment rates: $108.
Liquor license update
College officials are in the process of obtaining a liquor license at South Campus,
located at 14500 12 Mile Road in Warren.
On March 20, the Michigan House of Representatives passed HB 4065. This is the first step in obtaining permission from the Liquor Control Commission to allow alcohol to be served in conference spaces at South Campus. The next step is passage of the bill by the Senate, and then for the college to follow the LCC process for approval.
According to Jeanne M. Nicol, executive director, communications and public relations at Macomb, the bill provides for liquor to be served at events in the college’s conference spaces at South Campus, including in the John Lewis Student Community Center and the Sports & Expo Center. Obtaining the license will not support sales of liquor by the college to generate revenue, and alcohol will not be available for sale at the college’s sporting events.
The college has had a liquor license for many years for conference spaces at Center Campus, located at 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township. Macomb’s conference spaces at both campuses are used for college events and also are rented by external organizations.
Presently, serving liquor at South Campus events requires filing for a special license for each event. Obtaining a liquor license will be more convenient and less time consuming.
According to Nicol, examples of the types of events with cocktail receptions held at South Campus will include the Michigan Defense Expo, the court reporters’ annual event, and the North American Council of Automotive Teachers conference.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
In Memory of
Frances Rubello
Frances Rubello, age 93, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents Joseph and Fulemena Leone. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph S. Rubello. She is survived by her loving children: Geraldine (Ted) Gillespie, Florence (John) Misuraca, David (Greta) Rubello; loving grandchildren: Nicholas (Rosie) Rubello, Adriano (Pamela) Rubello, Sasha Rubello; and siblings: Vincent “Jimmy” (Terry) Leone, Joseph JoAnn) Leone, the late Russell (Frances) Leone, and the late Benedict (Deanna) Leone.
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JUMP-START YOUR GARDEN BY STARTING SEEDS INDOORS
STARTING SEEDS FOR SUMMER
PLANTS IS AN EASY HOBBY TO START AT HOME
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.
As the sunnier weather hits, people will be able to begin more outdoor activities, including growing and maintaining vegetables and flowers. But to get started now inside their own home, gardeners often get involved in seed starting.
When it comes to getting ready with seed starting, Rachel Zorn, a sales associate with Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate, said the prospective planter needs to think about their own likes and interests with growing and whether they lean
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ABOVE: A basic list of starting supplies includes the seeds themselves, seed starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. RIGHT: Kerr advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
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more into vegetables or flowers.
Once they do that, Zorn said, they can go out and select the seeds they’ll be using.
“There are a lot of different seeds on the market,” she said. “Some of them are treated seeds. Some of them are non-GMO. There’s pretty much anything that you could want out there that would fit with what you are looking to do and what your comfort level would be. Once you have the seeds themselves, then you’re going to need a tray for starting the seeds in, usually something that’s got fairly small compartments to start with.”
Zorn said a lot of new gardeners are interested in growing their own vegetables, which leads to their interest in starting seeds.
“They’re looking at that as a way of connecting with nature, a way of supplementing their own produce at home,” she said. “Vegetables can be a very easy first thing to get started with. They generally germinate fairly quickly and with a good percentage of success.”
The packaging the seeds come in will come with instructions on how quickly they germinate and can give an indication of the farmer’s timing for planting seeds, according to Zorn.
This helps let the farmer know when the last frost in their area would be, as plants are very susceptible to weather.
“Anything that started in the house — you do want to have that bright sunny window — but you also want to have a plan in mind for transitioning them outdoors so that they can start to harden off before they’re truly planted outside,” she said.
A basic list of starting supplies includes seeds, seed-starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. The light can be a LED light. A heat mat also can improve germination rates, but it isn’t necessary.
Kerr believes the variety of what people can do in seed starting leads them to start their involvement.
She said that concerns involving pesticides in plants and vegetables lead people to start seeds as well.
“When they grow them themselves, they know there are no pesticides applied,” she said. “It’s just fun. A lot of people say
it’s therapeutic or it gives them something to look forward to. You plant those seeds, and you end up staring at the soil every day, waiting for them to come up. So there’s that excitement and anticipation. And then sometimes there’s cost savings, too. You buy a bag of seeds or a package of seeds, and that can cost less than one single plant. So cost is definitely something people think about.
“When you grow things at home, they have so much more flavor. And so that’s really exciting for people,” Kerr added. “They realize they’ve never had such good tomatoes before and cucumbers. So it can be satisfying or exciting and kind of open up this whole new world of food to people.”
Kerr is active in seed-starting herself, having both a home garden and an office garden where she grows vegetables, which she both keeps and donates to the Women, Infant and Children federal assistance program. She also teaches seed-starting workshops around Wayne County.
Kerr said there is an initial investment in seed starting, but overall, it’s not a hard hobby to get into. She advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
“The main thing is that you have to be paying attention,” she said. “If you go on vacation, that’s not going to work. Your seeds are going to die from lack of water. But if you’re there, you’re present, then I think it’s pretty easy and it can be a lot of fun.
“You can start seeds, like snap peas, and you can plant them outside in your garden right now and they’ll come up and they’ll kind of do their thing, and that’s very hands off and that’s very easy,” she continued. “But when you start tomatoes inside, that’s a little bit more involved.”
Kerr said there is something satisfying about starting a seed and bringing a plant all the way to harvest, whether it’s a vegetable or a flower.
“It’s pretty incredible to take this little, tiny thing — it’s like a speck — and … it grows and … maybe it becomes a pumpkin, or it becomes a zinnia. It’s just incredible to watch that whole experience and think ‘I did that.’”
Zorn said people often are looking for a connection with nature, which leads to seed starting.
“That gratification of being able to start something from a tiny little seed and get it all the way to a plant that could be producing beautiful flowers or actually producing food items,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
NEWS & NOTES
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
METRO DETROIT — Get ready to crank the volume on your turntables: Record Store Day 2025 is coming up April 12.
Record Store Day, held internationally, was launched in 2007 and gives employees and customers their own day to gather and celebrate the culture of the indie record store.
It is also a time when artists release new music or re-release albums and CDs that previously weren’t available or might have been out of print. Some bands releasing material are still active on the music scene, while others have disbanded but still release music on Record Store Day. This year’s Record Store Day ambassador is multiple platinum recording artist Post Malone.
According to the website recordstoreday.com, the following stores in the C & G Newspapers coverage area will participate in Record Store Day 2025. A list of new releases also can be found on the website. Please note that locations are subject to change.
Village Vinyl (shown), 34230 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights.
Dearborn Music-Farmington, 33025 Grand River Ave., Farmington.
Flipside Records, 3099 Coolidge Hwy., Berkley.
Melodies & Memories, 23013 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe.
Found Sound, 234 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
Ripe Records Detroit, 15212 Charlevoix St., Grosse Pointe Park.
Weirdsville Records, 61 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens.
Blast in the Past, 28071 Gratiot Ave., Roseville.
Solo Records, 30148 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak.
The Detroit Record Club, 28834 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak.
UHF Music, 512 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak. Media Reload, 13285 Hall Road, Utica.
FISH KILLS EXPECTED DURING THAW
LANSING — If you see fish floating this spring, do not be too alarmed.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants Michiganders to know that fish kills — fish that died under ice in the winter — are expected to emerge as ice melts throughout the spring. Other animals affected by this include turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish.
“Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Aaron Switzer, DNR Fish Production Program manager. “It can be particularly common in
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STERLING HEIGHTS — Registration will be accepted until 5 p.m. April 4 for players to join the Sterling Heights Adaptive Recreation softball program.Team members with developmental and physical impairments ages 13 years through adulthood are welcome. The teams play in the American and National Leagues of the Northeast Adaptive Recreation Softball League. When registering, please include shirt size and number. Registrants also can request the coach and friends they would like to join. To register, visit registration.sterlingheights.gov and click on the Adaptive Recreation link. For more information, call (586) 446-2700.
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shallow lakes, ponds, streams and canals during seasonal changes. It’s a natural phenomenon, and these kills are localized. They typically do not affect the overall health of fish populations or fishing quality.”
Shallow lakes with a large amount of aquatic vegetation and soft bottoms are more prone to winterkill, particularly when a deep snowpack reduces sunlight for the plants. Canals in urban areas also are quite susceptible, due to the large amounts of nutrient runoff and pollution from roads, lawns and septic systems that flow into these areas, especially after large storm events.
STERLING HEIGHTS — Vendors are needed for the annual Farmers Market at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road. The Farmers Market will operate from 3-8 p.m. every Thursday from June 5 through Sept. 25. The event includes local fresh food, produce, flowers and more. Vendor applications are available at sterlingheights.gov. Click on the Parks and Recreation link.
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Bocce Barn will open for the season on April 21. Bocce, cornhole and ladder ball are some of the games available to play. Residents and nonresidents of all ages can play from 5-9 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The Bocce Barn will also be available for private rentals from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 3-8 p.m. on Saturdays; and from noon-6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, visit sterlingheights.gov/2060/Bocce-Barn or call (586) 446-2700.
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File photo by Liz Carnegie
BEHIND THE WHEEL
14A/ STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY • APRIL 2, 2025 Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history? Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.
A century of values
CROSSCOUNTRY TRAVELS RECOGNIZE BOY SCOUT MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — When the Boy Scouts of America celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2010, a group of scout leaders from southeast Michigan found a way to commemorate the milestone.
Over a year’s time, the volunteers traveled the U.S. in a 32-foot recreational vehicle donated by All American Homes/Coachmen. During their journey, the scouters — adult leaders in the organization — visited Boy Scouts councils in each state to which they ventured.
The Boy Scouts of America website, scouting.org, states there are 248 councils. The group traveling the country consisted of 16 teams with four to six members in each team. They took turns on the route, which they called “A Century of Values.” It was quite the adventure.
“The volunteers are still talking about it 15 years later,” said Frank Mallon, a traveler and trip adviser.
Because the organization began Feb. 8, 1910, the scouters traveled from Feb. 8, 2009, through Feb. 8, 2010, promoting the history and accomplishments of the Boy Scouts of America. The first group of travelers kicked off the trek from Mallon’s hometown of Laingsburg, Michigan.
“Because it was winter, we headed south towards Texas,” said Mallon, who said it took five days to get there. “It was an amazing trip.”
Mallon, of Novi, said each group spent anywhere from two to five weeks on the road at a time, and about 140 scouters made the trip overall. Teams No. 2 and No. 3, for instance, traveled toward Florida and northward toward the East Coast. When it was Team No. 10’s turn, the group drove to Washington state and parts of the Northwest.
Along the way, the scouters participated in local parades, council camporees and other events. The final stop was on Feb. 8, 2010, in Irving, Texas, to celebrate the organization’s 100-year anniversary at the National Scouting Museum.
“There were four bunks and it could sleep up to seven people. We got up at 6 a.m. and didn’t go to bed until midnight,” Mallon said. “Our plan was to visit two councils per day. There are a lot more councils in the East.”
Sometimes the group would sleep in the parking lot of a council’s building.
“We could use the office for whatever we needed,” Mallon said.
When the southeast Michigan convoy met up with the other councils, sometimes there would be 10 people in town waiting for them or sometimes 100 “when we pulled in,” Mallon said. In recognition of the anniversary, many times the group was interviewed on local television and radio stations.
The southeast Michigan members presented each council with a centennial mural to display, made by Eagle Scout Bill Morrison, an artist who is best known for his work involving “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” television shows. The 24-inch by 36-inch historic artwork features a number of photos that depict the Boy Scouts history. There are photos of famous Scouts, the first National Jamboree in Washington, D.C., in 1937, the 50th anniversary commemorative stamp, different merit badges and more. Morrison also decorated the RV’s exterior.
ABOVE: A GoFundMe page has been created and patches are being sold to help fund repairs to the motor home.
BELOW: During the “A Century of Values” journey to commemorate 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America in 2010, one of the stops was the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.
LEFT: Along the way, one of the teams visited the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
Photos provided by Frank Mallon
The southeast Michigan members presented each council with a centennial mural to display. The mural was made by Eagle Scout Bill Morrison, an artist who is best known for his work with “The Simpsons” and “Futurama” franchises.
Boy Scouts
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The caravan visited or camped at 71 Boy Scouts camps, and at 74 KOA campgrounds. While the goal was to visit councils across the country, the group also found time to sightsee. The itinerary included the International UFO Museum in Roswell, New Mexico; the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas; Niagara Falls; Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri; Yosemite National Park; the Atlantic and Pacific oceans; Snake River Canyon in Idaho; and many more landmarks.
There was a lot of work involved with the trip, but the volunteers also found time to visit with relatives while out of state.
“We often stayed at their homes,” Mallon said.
Dave Busse, of Troop No. 1478 out of St. Anne Catholic School in Warren, was among the team leaders who made the “A Century of Values” trip. For two weeks, he traveled to San Jose, California; Los Angeles and Las Vegas with his wife, Kathy; Chuck Prohaska; and Mark and Michelle Hodges.
“It was fun but there were some chal-
lenges,” said Busse, of Warren. “It was a great treat for us. The Scouting values were always there.”
One thing he learned when meeting the different councils was that “we all have the same challenges recruiting young people and finding ways to raise money for the program.”
When the entire group reached the end of the excursion, the motor home had traveled 49,000 miles. According to a book Mallon wrote on the experience, he said that there were an additional 8,000 miles logged known as “victory laps” around the state of Michigan.
Currently, the motor home is in need of repairs. A GoFundMe page has been established to raise the $25,000 needed for the updates. Mallon would like to fix up the vehicle so that Scouting groups can rent it out for parades, campouts or other activities during June, July and August. A two-week notice would be required. A staff member will provide a designated driver for all events.
To make a donation, visit gofundme. com/f/back-on-the-road-again-2025. For more information on “A Century of Values,” contact Frank Mallon at (248) 348-5189 or foxtrot@mi.rr.com.
Graduate
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Student Community Center on South Campus in Warren. Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, and U.S. Navy representative Miranda Shurer all provided remarks to the graduates and the family members, friends and staff in attendance. Donald Hutchison, dean, Engineering and Advanced Technology, Macomb, was the emcee.
“This really is an exceptional group of Michiganders, these 21. You came into this program from all different walks of life,” Whitmer said. “We have a Coast Guard veteran, a caregiver in a group home, a grocery store clerk, an accounting student and a library worker among many others. There’s a mother and son duo here, too, which is just incredible.
“Our service members and their families sacrifice so much to keep us safe, and I’m grateful to you for carrying on your family’s legacy through this M3 so that we can all work together to ensure that our armed forces are the strongest in the world,” Whitmer. “The M3 initiative is an incredible opportunity for Michiganders to protect our national defense while earning a good living.”
According to the governor, the U.S. only builds 0.1% of the world’s ships today while “China makes 53% more than everyone else combined.”
“We’re falling behind when it comes to building ships. I’m really happy the U.S. Navy is taking this seriously. They’ve called for the construction of hundreds of new ships and submarines over the next few de-
cades,” Whitmer said. “Just a few weeks ago, (President Donald) Trump said he was going to establish a new office of shipbuilding in the White House.”
She also told the crowd former Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said the Navy picked Macomb “because of the strong network of hands-on programs available to local high schools and community colleges.”
At the March 20 ceremony, Shurer addressed the graduates. Her husband, Ronald Shurer, who died in 2020 reportedly of cancer, was an Army Special Forces staff sergeant and the recipient of the Medal of Honor.
“You will show how valuable this training program is and make sure manufacturers know they can trust graduates from the program. They will come to them skilled and ready to do important work,” Shurer said.
“This accelerated training utilizes a curriculum that was developed for our national accelerated training and defense manufacturing program in Virginia, which has trained more than 750 skilled workers since February of 2022,” Shurer said. “Beyond our submarines, our maritime industrial base produces parts for different classes of service ships like aircraft carriers, destroyers and a lot of other vessel types.”
According to Patrick Rouse, director, Workforce & Continuing Education, Engineering and Advanced Technology at Macomb, students in the M3 program do not pay any tuition or supply costs.
The Navy’s $15.4 million investment is designed to support the M3 program through early 2027 and graduate up to 384 students. The Navy’s investment included buying new CNC milling machines, lathes, welding ma-
See GRADUATE on page 17A
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ABOVE: A total of 21 students graduated March 20 from the first ever Michigan Maritime Manufacturing course at Macomb Community College.
BELOW: During the graduation ceremony, Dynasty Fab owner Zach Jeakle, center, and Vice President Dan Bumbico, left, signed up seven of the program’s graduates to work at their company.
Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Graduate
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chines, new labs and classrooms. Funding also paid for the hiring of instructors.
In the M3 program, students chose to pursue welding or CNC machining. In the first group of cohorts, there were 11 welders and 10 CNC machinists. The students studied the four commonly used types of welding: TIG (tungsten inert gas,) MIG (metal inert gas,) flux-cored and stick.
“The courses were designed to mimic the workplace,” Rouse said.
About half of the graduates already were hired at local companies, including Dynasty Fab, American Rheinmetall, RCO Engineering and Schwartz Machine. Those newly hired workers signed contracts upon receiving their certificates at the graduation ceremony.
“The bulk of the students are going into maritime supplies to support the U.S. Navy. A couple accepted jobs in defense and one person is in advanced manufacturing as a whole,” Rouse said.
According to Rouse, the starting pay for such jobs is $22-$25 per hour.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
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During the graduation ceremony, graduate Jamal Adams stands as Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel shares a little about his background. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
18A/ STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY • APRIL 2, 2025
APRIL 6
‘The Evolution of Base Ball & the Detroit Tigers: Part Deux’: Presented by baseball historians and Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club members Scott “Chooch” Westgate and Doug “Moonlight” Otlewski, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds. org, read story at candgnews.com
APRIL 12
Egg hunt: Also crafts, photos with Easter Bunny and coffee and doughnuts, activities for kids in preschoolfifth grade, 10 a.m.-noon, Fellowship Chapel, 12875 E. 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 264-4692, fellowshipchapel.net
Paper shredding: Securely recycle up to three paper boxes of documents, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, free event for residents only, sterlingheights.gov/ springclean
Comedy 4 Cancer’sOne Last Laugh: Show raises funds for families dealing with childhood cancer, includes concert with Alan Turner as Kenny Rogers and comedy featuring Jason Gilleran, Rebecca Concepcion, Bill Smith and Ree Ledbetter, also raffles and affordable cash bar, 6-9 p.m. (doors at 5 p.m.), UAW Local #228, 39209 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, comedy4cancer.com/uaw
Record Store Day: Celebrates culture of independent record stores while offering music released specially for annual event, find local shops — including Village Vinyl (34230 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights) and Media Reload (13285 Hall Road in Utica) — and more at recordstoreday.com
APRIL 19
Helicopter egg drops: Also egg hunts with checkins for ages 1-4 at 10 a.m. and ages 5-11 at noon, plus Bugs on Wheels from 10-11:30 a.m., petting farm and Easter Bunny from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and The Reptarium from noon-1 p.m., First Church Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, registration required, facebook.com/firstchurchsterlingheights
NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY TO FILE
Household hazardous waste disposal: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, event for residents only, see list of acceptable/unacceptable items at sterlingheights. gov/springclean
APRIL 23
Human Library: Presented by Sterling Heights CommUNITY Alliance, event intended to foster understanding and kindness as participants ask questions of others from diverse backgrounds or who have unique stories, 6-9 p.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, free but registration required, bit.ly/4knt1D7
APRIL 24
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office,1:30-2:30 p.m., Shorehaven Manor, 14560 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, (586) 469-5642, heather.esposito@macombgov.org, macombgov.org/ departments/prosecutors-office/senior-scams
APRIL 25-27
‘9 to 5 - The Musical’: Presented by senior-only community theater group Heart of the Hills Players, based on 1980 hit movie about three working women who get even with sexist and egotistical boss, 7 p.m. April 25-26 and 2 p.m. April 27, Anita’s Elite Dance Studio, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (586) 2198996, hohplayers@gmail.com, hohplayers.org
APRIL 26
Electronics recycling: Drop off TVs, computers and other devices with electrical cord attachments, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, event for residents only, sterlingheights.gov/springclean
APRIL 27
Widowed Friends movie and lunch: Show and time TBD, AMC Forum 30, 44681 Mound Road in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Pat at (586) 295-2804, widowed friends.com
NOMINATING PETITIONS AND AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES 2025 ELECTION
CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that the last day to fle nominating petitions and Affdavit of Identity for the City offces of Mayor and City Council is 4:00 pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at the City Clerk’s Offce, City Hall, 40555 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
Filing requirements: must be a qualifed voter of the city and be a resident of Sterling Heights for at least one (1) year prior to the August primary election date and must obtain a minimum of four hundred (400) valid petition signatures. The primary election (if required) will be held on August 5, 2025. The general election will be held on November 4, 2025. For further information, contact the City Clerk’s Offce at 446-2420.
Melanie D. Ryska
City Clerk, City of Sterling Heights Published:
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.
ONGOING
Fish fries: Also shrimp, pierogi, soup and macaroni and cheese, 4-7 p.m. Fridays until April 18, St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 E. 14 Mile Road in Sterling Heights, dine in and carryout, (586) 4816833 or (586) 264-1220
• 4-7 p.m. Fridays until April 11, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, dine in and carryout, (586) 726-6911, saintcyrils.church
• Also homemade desserts, 4-7 p.m. Fridays until April 11 and 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 until April 18, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 38750 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, dine in and carryout, (586) 977-8080, sjfparish.org
AGENDA ITEMS: 1. CALL TO ORDER
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ROLL CALL
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A. PZBA25-0009 – EGA Tactical
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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 Liz at (586) 801-4536, widowedfriends.com
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
STERLING HEIGHTS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
MEETING TO BE HELD AT STERLING HEIGHTS CITY HALL 40555 UTICA ROAD 7:00 P.M.
Requesting Board approval for a use variance to allow rearm sales pursuant to a Federal Firearms License in an R-70 One Family Residential District.
Property Address: 15119 Sylvia Court
Location: North of Fifteen Mile Road, west of Hayes Road
Current Zoning: R-70 One Family Residential District
B. PZBA24-0029 – Aris Alic (postponed from March 25, 2025)
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
C. PZBA25-0001 – Antonio Abro Building (former PZBA21-0004)
Requesting Board approval for a non-use variance which if granted would allow for a reduction in the overall number of on-site parking spaces from the required 32 spaces to 9 spaces in a C-3 General Business District and located in a Traditional Mixed Use Development Node Overlay District.
Property Address: 4050 Fifteen Mile Road
Location: Southeast corner of Fifteen Mile Road and Ryan Road
Current Zoning: C-3 General Business District and Traditional Mixed Use Development Node Overlay District
D. PZBA25-0010 – Heritage Church
Requesting Board approval to amend an existing use variance (PBZ10-001), which allowed a group worship use, for the purpose of constructing a building addition to the rear of the existing structure in a C-2 Planned Comparison District.
Property Address: 44625 Schoenherr Road
Location: West side of Schoenherr Road, south of Hall Road
Current Zoning: C-2 Planned Comparison District
NEXT MEETING DATE: May 27, 2025
Devin Koski, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals
PLEASE NOTE: THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS WILL PROVIDE NECESSARY REASONABLE AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AT
Devin Koski, Chairperson John Fenn David Graef, Vice Chairperson Pashko Ujkic Stephanie Jackson, Secretary Derek D’Angelo Ben Ancona – Alternate Jaafar Chehab Saif Yousif – Alternate
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