5/10/23 Eastsider

Hillside Foundation donates equipment, never forgets its roots

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

EASTPOINTE — On April 26, the students and staff at Eastland Middle School gathered in the gymnasium for a pep rally.

With seventh grader Carter Johnson serving as event emcee, the cheerleaders pumped up the crowd to get others to show their school spirit.

Another highlight was a visit from members of the Hillside Foundation, which donated a number of portable basketball hoops and basketballs, jump ropes, an outdoor volleyball set, board games and more.

The Hillside Foundation is a group of East Detroit High School alumni who raise money to provide scholarships to Eastpointe High School graduates. When they found out Eastpointe Middle School was in need of sports equipment and board games, they used funds from the foundation to meet the need. The EMS students have already been using the equipment and games.

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On April 26, Hillside Foundation members Mark Beltz, second from right, and Matt Morisette, right, donated gym equipment and board games to Eastpointe Middle School during a pep rally. Pictured with them are seventh grader Carter Johnson, left, who served as the pep rally’s emcee, and Principal Deniescha Malone, second from left.

LETTER CARRIERS MAKE STRIDES TO STAMP OUT HUNGER

BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Letter carriers across southeastern Michigan will be making

strides to Stamp Out Hunger during their 31st annual food drive on Saturday, May 13.

Postal workers aided by their families and numerous volunteers will be collecting nonperishable goods from residents. Residents

will place nonperishable goods on their porches across the country for the drive, which is put on by the National Association of Letter Carriers.

According to Kevin “Ohio” Walker,

NALC shop steward and food drive office coordinator with the Walled Lake post office, it is the largest one-day food drive in the world.

“We want the community to help spread

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Roseville school board approves bus cameras, boilers purchases

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — New bus security cameras and new hot water tanks are in store for Roseville Community Schools.

At the May 1 Roseville Community Schools Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to approve the purchase of new bus security cameras and 12 new hot water tanks to be installed throughout the district.

The hot water tanks will cost $160,814.64 and will be purchased through Detroit Boiler, located in Detroit. Bond funds from series one of the $58.9 million issue that voters approved in 2018 will pay for the hot water tank replacements.

The security cameras cost $89,705.01 and will be purchased through Unity School Bus Parts in Clinton Township. Building and Grounds Director Joseph Smith said the district currently has four-camera systems in the buses, and the upgrade will allow for a six-camera system.

“It will provide outer bus coverage,” Smith

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The chickens and the eggs

On April 26, Roseville Public Library staff held its “Family Fun Event: Eggsploration Part 2.” Huron-Clinton Metroparks representatives had provided an egg incubator during the month of April. Two out of several eggs hatched chicks, which were present during the evening.

LEFT: Charlie Shelton, an outreach interpreter with the Metroparks, shares information about the baby chicks.

ABOVE: Families were able to see the 1-weekold baby chicks up close.

Roseville High School student earns Eagle Scout award

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

ROSEVILLE — Roseville High School senior William Scheinpflug shares a common bond with Roseville Commu-

nity Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski.

Both have earned the honor of becoming Eagle Scouts within the Boy Scouts of America organization.

At the May 1 RCS Board Of Educa-

tion meeting, Blaszkowski and the school board recognized Scheinpflug for completing his Eagle Scout project. Scheinpflug’s parents, two brothers and grandmother were at the meeting.

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the word that the Stamp Out Hunger food drive is helping to feed the hungry in Macomb County,” Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said in a press release. “It’s an incredibly important opportunity for residents to give back and help their neighbors. So I’m hoping we can all come together to support those in need.”

Jim Hunter, of the Birmingham post office, is the assistant regional coordinator for the food drive covering the “KIM Region” of Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan. He has been with the postal service for 39 years and involved with the food drive since its inception. He said the NALC food drive was established after several branches held successful food drives in a few smaller towns.

The NALC thought it was something that could and should be done nationwide, and it held a successful pilot drive in October 1991 in 10 cities. After getting feedback from food pantries, NALC decided that the best time to hold the drive was in May, as pantries by that time have used a lot of the food resources that they accumulated during the holidays. The revamped drive was held May 15, 1993, and is now held annually on the second Saturday in May.

Among the reasons Hunter got involved is that sometimes letter carriers are so busy that they don’t eat.

“So then your stomach starts growling and stuff like that. So it just gets in my head, and I just imagine some little kid going through the same thing. You know, it’s tough,” said Hunter.

Walker, a nine-year veteran of the United States Postal Service, said he chose to get in-

volved in the food drive because he personally has known what it is like to be hungry.

“I know the need. I’ve lived the need in my own life prior to starting with the post office, and so for a chance to be able to collect food and to be able to get it out to the people in my own community that need it, I’d be happy to do that every weekend if I could,” Walker said.

Food programs such as those at Macomb Community Action and Gleaners Community Food Bank are seeing an increased need for food.

“The food drive is critical to our mission to feed the hungry,” Shannon Mallory, program manager, Macomb Food Program, said in a press release. “We are seeing unprecedented levels of need, accompanied with rising food costs. As a result, this food drive is more important than ever.”

Katie Body, community giving coordinator for Gleaners, said there are two reasons for this increase. The first is due to inflation.

“Across the board right now, I think everybody, regardless of how food secure they are, is noticing that groceries are just costing a lot more,” Body said.

She said the second reason for the increase in need is that a COVID-19-era food assistance benefit for those receiving the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ended in March.

“This food drive is really timely for us for that reason, but regardless of the specific circumstances that are going on right now, every year, this specific food drive is our largest food drive at Gleaners. So we really rely on this food drive to bring in a large portion of the food that we are able to distribute each year. So it really just means a lot to us at Gleaners that we are able to sort of count on this food drive ev-

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They can play the games after they finish state assessments or as a reward for good behavior.

“They were very, very eager and excited to play,” Principal Deniescha Malone said. The games — which included Uno, Candy Land, Monopoly and Jenga — are sometimes used as incentives for students.

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“They’re so important because they help the students focus, work together and work as a team,” Malone said.

East Detroit High School alumni Robert Dolan, Matt Morisette, Mark Beltz, Mike

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Photo provided Hillside Foundation members raise money to provide scholarships to graduating Eastpointe High School students.

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ery year to basically stock our shelves for quite a few months.”

Every 4 pounds of food that Gleaners receives will provide three meals for people in need, according to the food bank.

“So the more pounds that we can bring in, the more meals we can provide, and that’s ultimately the goal, is to just meet the need and bring in as much as we can this year to try and help with that end,” said Body.

According to Hunter, his NALC Branch #3126 saw a decline of around 40,000 pounds of food since returning to in-person collection in 2022. In 2019, he said, they collected 183,821 pounds of food, but in 2022, they only were able to collect 145,464 pounds. In 2019, Novi accounted for over 7,000 pounds of food, but in 2022, Novi accounted for 4,496 pounds. Royal Oak has remained strong. Last year, Royal Oak alone brought in 46,000 pounds of food.

“We attribute it to the pandemic. We think people maybe forgot about it,” said Hunter.

During the food drive, residents are asked to place nonperishable goods in a grocery bag on their porch for their letter carrier to pick

up. Body said they will accept all nonperishable items, but they are particularly in need of shelf-stable proteins such as canned chicken, canned tuna, peanut butter, canned or dry beans, and one that she said people don’t usually think of — shelf-stable protein drinks such as Boost and Ensure.

“We have a lot of senior citizens that rely on those protein drinks to get their protein and calories in, if they don’t have an appetite,” Body said.

Food pantries in conjunction with Kroger, the NALC, and countless volunteers spend numerous hours folding and stapling grocery bags to postcards to inform residents of the event and provide a receptacle for the canned goods. The USPS will then mail the postcards and bags to around 1 million people through southeastern Michigan. Body said the folding and stapling of bags began in January, and Hunter said that providing a bag with the postcards, rather than the postcards alone, yields a return of 40% more food.

“It’s amazing, once we attached that bag, how much more food we got,” he said.

According to a press release from Macomb Community Action, last year the letter carrier drive brought in 209,055 pounds of food for Macomb area families. According to Hunter, the drive brought in a total of 835,669 pounds of food in southeastern Michigan in 2022 and more than 2 million pounds of food statewide.

Nationally, it brought in 41.2 million pounds of food. Since its founding 31 years ago, it has brought in 1.82 billion pounds of food.

Along with donating to Gleaners, which has a network of 600 food pantries throughout southeastern Michigan, the drive will provide food to organizations including Active

Faith Community Services in South Lyon, Cares of Farmington Hills, Hospitality House in Walled Lake, the Royal Oak Salvation Arm, and St. James Catholic Church in Novi. Residents can also donate money to a virtual donor drive found on the Gleaners website, gcfb.org.

Photo provided by Jim Hunter

Letter carriers work to staple postcards to grocery bags at the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch #3126 office in Madison Heights as part of the 2017 Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Pictured from left are Christian Kozlowski, a Walled Lake letter carrier; Scott Morrison, a Royal Oak letter carrier; Renee Hunter, a Birmingham letter carrier; Phil Brabant, a Birmingham letter carrier; Paul Roznowski, NALC Branch #3126 president and a Royal Oak letter carrier; Jim Rak, a retired Royal Oak letter carrier; and Don Ferrero, a Royal Oak letter Carrier.

SCHOOL BRIEFS

MCC receives $4.7M for programs

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community College recently was awarded $4.7 million from Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation as part of its work through the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Detroit Drives Degrees Community College Collaborative.

The funding is part of more than $30 million committed by Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to provide support for the next three years to the D3C3 initiative. The initiative is a partnership with seven Southeast Michigan community colleges designed to ensure individuals have equitable educational opportunities and graduate with highvalue credentials or degrees that lead to good-paying, in-demand jobs with local employers.

“D3C3 is about transforming our talent pipeline

through innovative partnerships with local community colleges that are uniquely positioned to help students enter the workforce with the qualifications employers need,” Sandy K. Baruah, president and chief executive officer of the chamber, said in a prepared statement. “Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation’s generous support speaks to the value of this initiative and importance of collaborative and job-focused education that will benefit employers, families and the region.”

Macomb’s work through the collaborative is focused on student success and expands a pilot program of student success coaches in which students not only increase their grade point averages but persist in progressing through their course of study.

Pictured from left are David Egner, president and chief executive officer of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation; Macomb President James O. Sawyer IV; and Kayla Roney-Smith, portfolio manager Ballmer Group.

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NEWS & NOTES

Time to read and rummage

EASTPOINTE — St. Basil the Great Catholic Church has set dates for its rummage and book sales.

The book sale will be held after weekend Masses May 20-21 and 27-28, from 5 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. until noon Sundays.

The rummage sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2-3; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9-10.

Donations are being accepted. Check the website stbasileastpointe.com for information about how to donate. All proceeds will benefit the church’s general account.

The church is located at 22860 Schroeder Ave. For more information, call the parish office at (586) 777-5610.

Upcoming RARE events

ROSEVILLE — The Recreation Authority of Roseville & Eastpointe has two upcoming events that are open to the public.

RARE’s spring craft and vendor show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13. Admission will cost $1 per person, and children ages 12 and younger will be admitted for free. Concessions will be available for purchase. There will be 88 vendors. For more information, call (586) 445-5480 or visit rare-mi.org.

On June 6, RARE will hold an American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code RAREMI or call the Red Cross at (800) 733-2767.

Appointments also can be made by contacting RARE Executive Director Tony Lipinski at (586) 634-0228. Walk-in donors are welcome as well. Participating donors will receive a free ticket to Cedar Point while supplies last.

The RARE building is located at 18185 Sycamore St., north of the 11 Mile Road service drive and east of Gratiot Avenue.

Reenactors to bring history to life

EASTPOINTE — The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, 16600 Stephens Road, will present “A Walk Through History” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13. Reenactors wearing the uniforms and displaying the equipment from American military history will be on hand to interact with the public. The event will be outdoors, weather permitting. Admission will be by donation.

CNS Healthcare to celebrate grand opening

EASTPOINTE — CNS Healthcare, a nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, will hold a grand opening at noon May 18. The event is open to the public.

CNS, located at 21331 Kelly Road, provides comprehensive integrated behavioral health services using a patient-centered approach.

To reserve a spot at the grand opening, email events@erchamber.com.

Eastland Middle School recognized

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MACOMB COUNTY — Last month, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners recognized 77 schools that achieved Green Schools status for the 202223 program cycle. An awards ceremony was held at the Macomb Intermediate School District building in Clinton Township.

Eastland Middle School, in Roseville Community Schools, earned the Super Supporting Evidence Award.

The Macomb County Green Schools program, initiated by Public Act 146 of 2006 and coordinated by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners since 2008, encourages Pre-K through 12th grade students to participate in activities that promote environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources. To receive Green Schools status, a school must provide a description of how it has performed at least 10 of the activities listed in the program guidelines. For a complete list of honorees, visit bocmacomb.org and click on the “Programs & Events” page.

CALENDAR

MAY 16

‘Architectural Sculpture of the Pleasant Peninsulas’: Free presentation by author and Q&A/ book sales to follow, hosted by Roseville Historical and Genealogical Society, 6-8 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., facebook.com/ RosevilleHistory

MAY 19-20

Museumfest: War gaming event, 1 p.m. May 19 and 10 a.m. May 20, Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, mimths.org, facebook.com/ MichiganMilitaryMuseum,

MAY 21

Euchre tournament: Hosted by Eastpointe Lions, doors at 12:15 p.m. and cards at 1 p.m., Blue Finn Bar & Grill, 13330 10 Mile Road in Warren, admission includes meal, eclubhouse.org/sites/eastpointe, (586) 202-7858

MAY 25

Tail Waggin’ Tutors: Children can read to therapy dog Prescott, 5-7 p.m., Roseville Public Library, 29777 Gratiot Ave., register for a 15-minute time slot, (586) 445-5407, rsvlibraryservice@ roseville-mi.gov

MAY 29

ST. CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church and Cultural Center will hold its 13th annual Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19-20.

There will be gently used clothing for children and adults, children’s toys, sports equipment, home decor, gardening tools, bicycles, books and more. Food and baked goods will be available for purchase. Assumption is located at 21800 Marter Road. For more information, call (586) 779-6111.

Eastpointe Memorial Library events

EASTPOINTE — A children’s storytime is offered at 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Eastpointe Memorial Library, located at 15875 Oak Ave. The event is for children up to 5 years old and their caregivers.

On May 18, the program “Nourished by Nature Birding” will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Participants will learn about the importance of bird surveys, birding and biodiversity, the connection to Eastpointe, and more. For more information on either event, call (586) 445-5096.

Roseville Memorial Day parade: 10 a.m., Roseville High School to Roseville City Hall, ceremony to follow,

Memorial Day Breakfast: Free for first responders and veterans, $5 for all others, 8-11 a.m., Eastwood Odd Fellows 496, 23322 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe

Eastpointe Memorial Day Parade: 11 a.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum to Spindler Park, ceremony and festival to follow, facebook.com/erchamber

ONGOING

Gamblers Anonymous meetings: 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., 27700 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, (586) 217-5899

Looking Back: A crowning achievement

On April 22, 1944, Diane Koelzer, seated second from left, was named Queen of Spring, and Harold Moldenhauer, seated second from right, received the title of King of Spring, during a gala occasion held at East Detroit High School.

The contest was sponsored by the Shamrock Club, which presented floral crowns and cash prizes to the couple.

During the coronation, previous King of Spring Joe Mihelick, left, presented Koelzer with flowers while past Queen of Spring Dorothy McMillen passed the honor to Moldenhauer. East Detroit High School is now called Eastpointe High School.

METRO DETROIT HEALTH CARE OFFICIALS RESPOND TO NATIONWIDE EMPLOYEE SHORTAGE

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

Statistics across the country are showing a decreasing number of professionals in the health care field, particularly among nurses and general practitioner physicians.

This shortage has some worried that patient care is being negatively affected and that those working in health care are getting stretched thin, even now that the pandemic is over.

“It’s really important to address this problem because, when you have nursing shortages, you have high stress and burnout among nurses,” said professor Suha Kridli, the interim chair of the Oakland University nursing program. “This leads to higher turnover, which leads to even fewer nurses. This all affects patient care. As a patient, you want a nurse that has a healthy workload so they are able to deliver quality patient care.”

Data from the Pew Research Center show that hospitals lost

Macomb County’s Adult Day Center: Providing Relief For Caregivers

Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be an incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing experience. As a result, caregivers often neglect their own self-care while taking take care of their loved ones.

To better support and reach out to Macomb County resident caregivers facing such hardships, Macomb Senior Services is hosting an open house at its Adult Day Center from 4 to 6 p.m. on ursday, June 1, 2023.

e event will give attendees an up-close look at the program’s extensive services, which were thoughtfully designed with both caregivers and their senior loved ones in mind.

“We o er caregivers a sense of peace and comfort in knowing that while they’re taking care of their own needs, such as grocery shopping or attending doctors’ appointments, their loved one is getting good quality care in their absence,” said Sheila Cote, director, O ce of Senior Services at Macomb County. “Our Adult Day Center is the rst and only program of its kind in the country that is Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® accredited. Many nursing facilities o er adult day programs but none of them use the Montessori approach, so we are really a trendsetter.”

At the heart of the Montessori approach lies an emphasis on showing deep respect for seniors by giving them a voice, focusing on their strengths, abilities and interests — and empowering them to be as independent as possible by supporting their choices.

According to Cote, the Adult Day program includes transportation to and from the center, meals, snacks, engaging activities, exercise, health monitoring, medication management, personal care and socialization.

e program’s small 1-to-3 ratio — one certi ed nursing assistant to three participants — results in more personalized attention, higher quality care, improved safety and increased satisfaction overall.

“Macomb County is committed to providing innovative programs and services that ensure a high quality of life for all of our residents,” said County Executive Mark Hackel. “Our Goldenberry facility with its rst-of-its-kind Montessori accreditation shows that commitment in action. We have an incredible team there and I know that they care deeply about the people they serve. So I hope you’ll join us for this open house and consider Goldenberry as an option for your loved one.”

“We look forward to having caregivers come and visit our program to see if it would work for their loved ones so they don’t have to struggle at home and can get a break,” Cote said. “I know rsthand how stressful and di cult it can be at times because I did it myself for a while with my father.”

Macomb County’s Adult Day program is located at 21885 Dunham Road (Entrance B) in Clinton Township. For more information or to RSVP, call (586) 469-5580 or visit macombgov.org\seniors.

2.47% of their workforce in 2022 and that hospital turnover increased by 6.4%. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association performed a survey in March 2023 consisting of 95% of the MHHA’s membership that noted there were more than 27,000 current job openings, including nearly 8,500 open nursing positions.

“Staffing shortages continue to impact Michigan hospitals and health systems throughout the state, in both clinical and nonclinical positions, ranging from physicians and nurses to food service and environmental service workers,” said MHHA CEO Brian Peters. “Hospitals and health systems remain committed to solving this crisis and are investing in innovative programs to address and improve the supply of health care workers through education partnerships, offering employees opportunities for higher education and increasing workplace flexibilities.”

Dr. Paolo Marciano, the chief medical officer at Corewell Health in southeast Michigan, confirmed that virtually every-

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may be required to combat the health care worker shortages and to increase the number of those studying and entering the field after high school.

‘THERE’S A LARGE DECLINE IN THE NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WILLING TO INVEST THE TIME AND MONEY IT TAKES TO GO TO COLLEGE’

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said. “We were looking for something we could use and that we need.”

Funding will come from the Section 97 security grant of the State School Aid Act for the 2022-2023 school year.

According to school officials, the cameras will be ordered for each bus in the district. The extra two cameras will be added into the cabin area and are designed to provide a better overall view than the current system.

During the meeting, board Secretary Joseph De Felice reminded the audience of the April 26 incident in Warren Consolidated Schools in which Carter Middle School seventh grade student Dillon Reeves stopped the school bus after school when the bus driver lost consciousness while in transit. Reeves brought the bus to safety, and there were no injuries or damages. Video surveillance documented the incident.

“It showed everything he did,” DeFelice said. “These cameras are tremendous. It’s a great idea.”

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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Flags for Mental Health: A community united!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and CNS Healthcare is dedicated to fostering understanding and support for mental health and substance use disorders with the goal of reducing the stigmas often associated with these issues.

Nearly one in five adults in the United States experience mental illness each year, so it’s crucial to create a more compassionate and understanding society that supports and encourages afected individuals to seek help.

“We are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of our community and, although we have made great strides in raising awareness, dispelling stigmas and emphasizing the importance of mental health, there is still much work to be done,” said Jennifer Shumaker, Senior Director, Program Operations.

Recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for meeting their standards, CNS is an approved provider for various federally funded programs, grants and resources.

Jenny Shumaker Senior Director of Program Operations

CNS’s approach is based on a compassionate, evidencebased Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBH) model and the organization’s multidisciplinary team, consisting of fully licensed psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, case managers and support staf, is dedicated to ofering comprehensive behavioral health services for adolescents, infants and children, families and the elderly throughout metro Detroit.

During this month of observance, CNS has launched its third annual “Plant Your Flag for Mental Health” campaign. This initiative encourages staf, persons-served, stakeholders, and the entire community to show that mental health matters in their community by placing yard signs that represent their own or a loved one’s mental health journey. Featuring the CNS logo, these flags serve as a powerful visual reminder of the importance of mental health and the need to challenge the stigmas associated with seeking help.

“Let’s come together to create a stigma-free world where mental health is a priority and accessible to all,” Shumaker adds. Free yard sign kits can be picked up at any CNS location, requested by mail or delivered within a 10-mile radius. For more information, call (800) 615-0411 or visit cnshealthcare.org.

If you or a loved one find yourselves in crisis and need to access mental health services, please call (877) 211-8611.

“The number of students going into nursing as a career is not sufficient to keep up with the number of those retiring.” — Professor Suha Kridli, interim chair of the Oakland University nursing program

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one in the health care field is seeing staffing shortages.

“We are proud of the recruitment and retention efforts we have in place at Corewell Health in southeastern Michigan to combat the looming national physician shortage,” he said in an email. “Our continued retention of medical students, residents and fellows at Corewell Health is critically important to our success. Additionally, we are expanding existing Graduate Medical Education training programs to serve as a pipeline for muchneeded specialties. We are working hard to align physician expertise with the needs of the communities we serve.”

Melanie Stosik, McLaren Health Care’s director of provider recruitment, stressed that this is an issue that most in the health care field are dealing with and said that the Detroit area remains an attractive region for employees.

“Though the current and forecasted physician shortage is affecting other regions of Michigan, and efforts are focused in those areas, metro Detroit remains a prominent and favorable market to practice medicine, attracting many physicians and limiting the current risk of a shortage,” she said in an email. “For several reasons, metro Detroit has long been a popular region for physicians to practice and establish their careers. Robust graduate medical education programs at our McLaren Macomb and McLaren Oakland hospitals provide those organizations with direct access to residents and fellows to discuss and offer career opportunities with their respective medical staffs.”

Kridli said that, while there are likely several factors causing this problem, one of the key factors — particularly in the nursing field — is that there are not enough students entering the field to replace those who are retiring.

“It’s not one factor. There is an aging population of nurses. We were not prepared for so many nurses to retire at around the same time. … COVID is part of the retiring trend, in that people reflected on their lives and career choices and were just burned out, but it’s more about not having enough graduating nurses to replace them in the workforce,” she said. “The number of students going into nursing as a career is not sufficient to keep up with the number of those retiring. There is a large decline in the number of high school graduates willing to invest

the time and money it takes to go to college. In addition, there is a significant decline in the number of high school students enrolling in college directly after they finish high school. Recently published data indicated that only 54% of 2021 high school grads in Michigan went straight to college. … There is also public skepticism about the value of a college degree. People are now questioning if a degree is worth the cost.”

This is not a local problem.

“It’s nationwide. Just this morning, I received a press release from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. It said that the number of students in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs decreased by 1.4% last year. This translates to a drop of 3,519 fewer students from the 2021 and 2022 school year. The decline in student enrollment isn’t just at the entry-level baccalaureate; we are seeing it at all levels,” said Kridli. “Nationwide, at the master’s level, enrollment dropped 9.4%. This is close to 14,000 nursing students. At the Ph.D. level, enrollment dropped by 4.1% (183 nursing students). This translates to a decline in the number of nursing faculty and advanced practice nurses, which means that there are fewer educators to educate and train future nurses.”

Solutions to the issue will likely take time and include growing the number of those entering the health care field from the ground up.

“In my role as an interim dean, I meet with representatives from different health care systems and hospitals. We frequently discuss potential solutions. We think collaboratively and innovatively,” said Kridli. “For example, we recently developed an agreement with Corewell Health, The Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, which is a grant from Corewell Health for $20.7 million to increase the number of students in our pre-licensure baccalaureate program. Through our Corewell Health Nurse Scholars Program, nursing students can receive up to $20,000 per recipient of grant funding. This funding is available to Accelerated Second-Degree BSN or Basic BSN students admitted to our School of Nursing. The students would have to commit to work for Corewell Health for two years upon graduation. … We also recently got approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing to expand our program. … We can now accept 99 additional students per year.”

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

Right to Life - Southeast Macomb

27417 Harper, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081

Phone: 586-774-3939

“Working to save the lives of the unborn, the handicapped, and the elderly”

I’M A BABY, NOT A TOOTH!

I’m a baby, not a tooth! A little baby sucking my thumb while being lulled to sleep by the sound of my mother’s heartbeat.  I’m not a part of her body, not a tooth to be pulled out, or a ngernail to be cut o .  I have my own DNA, my own heartbeat, my very own ngerprints, my own soul pleasing to God because I am innocent and have never sinned.

Below is a true story of Kayla and her mother, Pam.

(Names have been changed for privacy.)

Pam was 16 years old and very much in love with her boyfriend, Jake. She became pregnant.  She wanted her baby. Jake, 17 years old, did not.  He insisted she have an abortion and he would pay for it.  She refused.  Her parents insisted “she get rid of it.”  She refused.  His parents insisted that she get an abortion. She continued to refuse.  She knew this was a baby - her baby.  She chose Life.  She visited a prolife crisis pregnancy center referred to her by a girlfriend.  ey provided nancial and material aid for her and gave her the encouragement and support she so desperately needed to save her baby.

She had a beautiful baby girl whom Pam named Kayla.  Guess what?  When Jake saw his baby girl, he wanted custody.  So did his parents and her parents.  When she was born and they could see little Kayla, they all fell in love with her.  Pam was awarded custody as was only right.  Family members did work things out among themselves and Pam has a lot of babysitters.  Jake realized how wrong he was.  Pam is doing ne, getting on with her life, completing her education, and loves little Kayla who is the joy of her life.

Let us work and pray for an end to abortion, if not through law then by changes of minds and hearts so that like Jake, and like Kayla’s grandparents, everyone will come to realize that the baby in her womb is not part of the mother’s body to be killed at will; not a tooth, not a ngernail, but an adorable baby girl or boy.

Name: _________________________

Address: ________________________

SCHOOL BRIEFS

Warren resident, Clinton Twp. students place in college contest

MACOMB

COUNTY — Macomb Community

College’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship recently hosted the student pitch contest “Macomb Innovates! College Reimagined.”

The challenge addressed declining college enrollment, with students presenting ideas to reshape the face of the college experience. Three Macomb students competed in the college division, and six teams of two from Chippewa Valley High School and Dakota High School competed in the high school division.

Each competitor developed a 1-minute TikTok video prior to the competition to submit to the judges. The students pitched their ideas in front of a panel of judges, who graded them on the idea quality, whether the video was engaging and their professionalism.

The Chippewa Valley High School team of Mia

Apone, 17, and Madi Stewart, 18, both of Clinton Township, took first place in the high school division with their concept for updated classrooms utilizing technology and natural light to make classrooms more engaging.

Toni Faust, 35, of Warren, won in the college division category. Her idea included having the college provide transportation to help students attend classes, study sessions and extracurricular activities, all managed by an app. Faust will graduate this month with an associate degree in business management.

The high schools also competed for the 2023 Macomb County Rising Stars trophy, which Chippewa Valley High School won. All the high school students and the college division winner received a $500 award from the Macomb Community College Foundation to use at the college for tuition, fees and books. The high school competitors also took home individual Rising Star trophies designed by the college’s Media and Communications Arts program.

— MARIA ALLARD

Championing Foster Kids: is Month’s Mission of Hope

As “Foster Care Awareness Month,” May is a time to shine a light on the thousands of children in the foster care system across the state.

Champ Life is an all-volunteer nonpro t organization dedicated to making a di erence in the lives of children who have faced abuse, abandonment, neglect, or are considered atrisk or in foster care.

e organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing hope and healing to local children through impactful camps and clubs, including a weekly Kids Club in Clinton Township that hosts 50 to 80 children every Monday — with games, prizes, music, candy, snacks and fun faith lessons — and a free camp for foster kids each summer.

“ ese are our children and our communities; how can we just stand by without stepping in to make a di erence?” said board member and activist Nathan Mayes, whose heartfelt mission is to encourage others to acknowledge and support this vulnerable segment of society.

“We hope to touch these kids’ hearts, help with healing and allow them to make good memories because a lot of these children don’t know their worth as human beings — or the possibilities that may exist for them in the future,” Mayes added.

He emphasized that as he and the other volunteers forge stronger connections with the children, their love and compassion deepens, fueling an even greater desire to make a di erence in their lives.

“At rst, the kids are guarded, but soon they crave love, hugs, and attention, and proudly share their drawings and crafts,” Mayes said. He recalls a girl at Kids Club wearing a hoodie and big glasses, barely visible. “I told her she was beautiful, just like God who made her in his image. Moments like these ll my heart with purpose and joy.”

e organization also orchestrates annual bike and gaming system giveaways, distributes backpacks during back-toschool season and arranges festive Christmas parties for

the children. Additionally, their volunteers carry out home visits to determine and cater to speci c needs within local households.

In this milestone anniversary year, Champ Life is seeking donations to sustain their ongoing mission. With a goal of raising $200,000, they aim to secure the future of their potentially life-altering programs, especially the upcoming free summer camp for foster kids aged 7 to 11, scheduled for August 7-11, 2023.

“Our volunteers are actively out in the community looking for children who would want to come to camp,” Mayes added. With about 100 kids and 100 volunteers, the camp ensures personalized attention in a loving atmosphere. Set by a lake, it o ers activities like horseback riding, swimming, kayaking, water games, camp res and birthday celebrations for those who have never experienced them before.

Each child at the camp is paired with a devoted buddy, and together they engage in morning exercises, share familystyle meals, and learn vital life skills. With intimate mealtime gatherings of 10-12 people, the connections made are truly priceless, Mayes said.

“After a memorable week last year, we’ve expanded to accommodate more kids,” he continued. “It’s heartwarming to hear these kids express how wonderful it is to be at camp, surrounded by love and care and without worry for the rst time in their lives.”

Children often arrive without essentials like toothbrushes or underwear, and Champ Life not only ensures they’re provided for but also gives them a sense of security and normalcy.

Champ Life is located at 31700 Couchez St. in Saint Clair Shores. If you’d like to make a di erence in a child’s life (or donate), call (586) 791-3590 or visit mychamplife.com. Follow “Champ Life” on Facebook and @champlifekids_ on Instagram.

FREE Summer Camp For Foster Children

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“It is a very distinguished award. There are a lot of leadership skills that go into this final project,” Blaszkowski said. “He has to lead a crew of people to help with the project. He has to plan it. He has to budget it. He has to carry it out. There are many merit badges he has to learn along the way. These are leadership skills that will help him throughout his whole life.”

Scheinpflug, a member of Troop No. 261 in St. Clair County, built a multiple-level shooting platform for a 3D archery course at Birch One Conservation Club.

“We constructed it out of some old steel stairs that were on the side of a building. They were torn off during a demolition,” Scheinpflug said. “We repurposed them, and

we turned them into this archery platform to help archers improve their shooting skills on that course.”

The Eagle Scout project is the final requirement to obtain the highest rank within the Boy Scouts of America. The project gives the Scouts lessons in community service, leadership, teamwork and project management. There are many steps to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, including making a presentation before the Eagle Board of Review.

Other students were recognized at the meeting. The school board presented certificates to several district spelling bee winners, the undefeated eighth-grade girls basketball players from Eastland and Roseville middle schools, the district’s combined seventh and eighth grade football team, and Eastland Middle School and Roseville Middle School honors band students.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Photos by Maria Allard

ABOVE: Roseville High School senior William Scheinpflug, left, receives congratulations on earning Eagle Scout rank from Roseville Community Schools Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski. ABOVE RIGHT: The undefeated eighth-grade girls basketball players from Eastland and Roseville middle schools were among the students honored at the May 1 Roseville Community Schools Board of Education meeting.

Hillside

Richard, Vinnie Amalfitano, John Ulinski, Justin Gumola and Matt Fulgenzi are the members of the Hillside Foundation. Beltz and Morisette came to EMS last month to donate the supplies.

“It was cool to see all the kids. To see the look on their faces was very rewarding. They were really excited to get the items. The energy in the place was great,” Beltz said. “We started the group about five years ago. We all went to East Detroit High School and seven of us went to Kelly Middle School.”

Kelly is now Eastpointe Middle School. East Detroit High School is now Eastpointe High School.

The Hillside members eventually moved to other communities, including Macomb Township, St. Clair Shores, Richmond and Harrison Township, but they never forgot their East Detroit roots.

The Hillside Foundation holds a golf outing fundraiser every summer at Cracklewood Golf Course in Macomb Township to raise money for different causes.

“We’re always looking for ways to put the funds to use,” said Richard, who resides in Sarasota, Florida. “One hundred percent of the money gets paid out.”

As of the end of this school year, the Hillside Foundation will have donated $35,000 in scholarships for graduating Eastpointe seniors. The Foundation also has raised money to benefit the Friends of Foster Kids organization and the Gianna House in Eastpointe.

Members of the Hilldale Foundation have been friends for 25 years. They all met while attending middle school and have been buddies ever since.

“We all grew up together,” Richard said. “For the most part, we all came from different elementary schools and met in middle school. We continued that friendship through East Detroit High School.”

While growing up in East Detroit, the kids used to meet up on Monday and Wednesday nights to play sports. They bounded over football passes and shooting hoops. With all the fun times they had growing up in the city, the Hillside members just want to give back.

While the golf outing usually sells out, the Hillside members are always in need of corporate sponsors and gift cards for prizes. Volunteers also are needed. If interested in participating, visit the Hillside Foundation’s Facebook page for more information.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On April 10, residents around the Metro Woods apartment complex reported three dumpster fires in the area.

One witness claimed a dark car was being driven around the complex. Clinton Township police officers spoke with someone in the area, though no arrests were made.

Car chase stopped

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township police officers were tapped in to help stop a suspect fleeing Roseville police on the evening of April 6.

The suspect was fleeing after an alleged felony assault, and police were able to eventually stop the suspect’s Pontiac. A handgun was found in the suspect’s pocket, the license for which expired in 2020. Both the suspect and the gun were turned over to Roseville police.

Man cusses at workers

STERLING HEIGHTS — 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.

Bleeding man taken to hospital

STERLING HEIGHTS — 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.

Woman sought for retail fraud

GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown woman is accused of stealing nearly $50 worth of merchandise from a business in the 17000 block of Mack Avenue April 20.

Suspect sought for using counterfeit cash

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Larcenies from vehicles under investigation

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — According to police reports, an unknown suspect entered an unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of a home in the 2100 block of Hollywood Avenue between the hours of 10 p.m. April 20 and 8 a.m. April 21 and stole several Amazon packages and a gray backpack. The total value of the missing items is said to be about $60. The vehicle was unlocked at the time. In a second incident, an unknown suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 2300 block of Allard Avenue between the night of April 20 and 11 a.m. April 21 and stole a Rolex watch worth $14,000, along with a wallet. The victim told police the vehicle was locked but a key was left inside the passenger door pocket, so if anyone tried the vehicle door handle, they would have been able to get inside the vehicle. The missing items were removed from the center console.

More vehicles taken

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Between the hours of 2 p.m. April 19 and 7:09 a.m. April 20, an unknown suspect is said to have stolen a white 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix from where it was parked on the street in the 1000 block of Wayburn Street.

On April 21, a 2021 blue Kia Forte was stolen from the 1400 block of Lakepointe Street. Police said the suspect or suspects stole the Kia without the keys.

Pricey bikes taken GROSSE POINTE PARK — Two Detroit Bikes

A-Type bikes — one black, one pink — that are valued at $1,300 apiece were stolen from a garage in the 1300 block of Wayburn Street at around 2 a.m. April 22 by an unknown man who was captured on home surveillance footage. The suspect is also said to have taken roughly $150 worth of lawn tools. The garage was open and unlocked at the time.

Sign swiped GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police said an unknown suspect stole a metal-framed business sign worth $150 from the front of a business in the 15000 block of Kercheval Avenue between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m. April 20.

Porch pirate sought GROSSE POINTE PARK — Sometime between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. April 21, an unknown suspect is said by police to have stolen a UPS package containing a hooded sweatshirt worth $54 from the front porch of a home in the 1400 block of Buckingham Road.

Police respond to screaming, items smashed

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the area of West Utica and Ryan roads at 3:55 p.m. April 7. Dispatch received a call from a neighbor who reportedly could hear someone screaming from a nearby apartment.

Officers arrived on the scene and could hear loud screaming coming from the apartment. Officers made contact with the residents of the apartment. The argument was between a mother and her teenage daughter. The argument ensued over the mother taking her daughter’s phone away. The daughter then smashed her tablet and started kicking her mother, according to the police report. The daughter was arrested and transported to the Macomb County Juvenile Detention Center, according to police.

Mother pushed, hits head on counter

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 6:22 p.m. April 7, officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of Shelby and 25 Mile roads for a domestic violence complaint. Upon arrival, officers interviewed all the people in the home. According to the caller, she stated that she just came home from the bar with her daughter, at which point her daughter started yelling at her. The argument escalated to the point where the daughter pushed her mother to the floor in the kitchen. While falling, her head struck a cabinet, causing a laceration. The Shelby Township Fire Department was summoned to the scene to provide medical attention to the mother. The daughter was placed under arrest for domestic violence and transported to the Police Department for processing.

Computer fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:30 p.m. on April 13, a fraud report was made after an incident the same day in the 21000 block of Bon Brae Street.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the victims, a 75-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman, who said she was on the computer when a pop-up window appeared. The message said the computer was infected and to call the number on the screen.

The woman reportedly called the number and provided bank information and Social Security num-

allegedly told not to tell the bank or police about it.

When the woman and man went to the bank, they were informed it was a scam and were able to change their banking information before any money was taken. An officer advised both parties to check their credit report and make a police report if anything suspicious occurs.

Vehicle break-in reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:11 a.m. on April 15, a report was made about a vehicle theft that happened on the same day in the 24000 block of Little Mack Avenue.

Officers were dispatched to the location where three suspects in face masks and a burgundy vehicle were reportedly trying to break into other vehicles. They pulled into the parking lot of the location where they observed another vehicle with its rear brake lights activated. There were no other vehicles in the parking lot. The officers pulled up to the passenger side of the vehicle and saw the window shattered. One officer exited the police vehicle to look around and saw no one in the vehicle. They called other officers and continued searching the lot.

Another officer arrived and tried to make contact with the owner. One officer saw a large landscaping block on the floorboard and interior damage. The vehicle’s owner, a 61-year-old

Vehicle theft investigated

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:09 a.m. on April 16, a report was made about a vehicle theft that occurred between April 15 and April 16 in the 20000 block of Beaconsfield Avenue.

Two officers were dispatched and were advised that Michigan State Police were out with a vehicle that appeared to have been freshly stolen and abandoned. Upon arrival at the stated location, an officer spoke to the victim, a 36-year-old woman, who said she took her vehicle to the store on April 15 and returned home. She reportedly parked her vehicle on the east side of Beaconsfield and said she believed she locked her car. She said she went to bed around 8 p.m. and did not notice whether the vehicle was there or not.

An MSP trooper found the vehicle unoccupied and abandoned near the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 and the Davison Freeway. The trooper said the vehicle suffered heavy steering column and rear damage. The vehicle was then impounded.

An officer investigated the area where the vehicle was parked but nothing was found. The victim was provided a St. Clair Shores Police Department incident number, MSP incident information and recovery information for the vehicle.