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Commutes across parts of Sterling Heights may begin to take longer than usual due to a new season of road construction, according to city officials. At a May 1 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Mark Vanderpool cautioned the public about the disruption that “another really busy year” of road construction may cause.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Voters in the Utica Community Schools district voted overwhelmingly in favor of the district’s school improvement bond proposal and the replacement operating millage proposal in the May 2 election.
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ers that will be at the market, some baked good vendors (and) a couple of condiment vendors that we didn’t have in the past.” Nowotny also said he expects 10-12 food trucks to show up at the market weekly, including the introduction of six to eight new trucks in the rotation. Children can make crafts at the farmer market’s kids corner, which is being brought back this year. “It’s something we had pre-COVID,” Nowotny added. Running alongside the farmers market is the Music in the Park summer concert series, which presents live entertainment at 7 p.m. at Dodge Park’s amphitheater. Bands are scheduled for the following dates: June 1, The Prolifics; June 8, Atomic Radio; June 15, Bernadette
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State Rep. Nate Shannon, D-Sterling Heights, in a May 3 statement praised the Michigan House of Representatives’ passage of a distracted driving bill package. The bill package, HB 4250-4252, bans using a mobile device while driving a motor vehicle or school bus, lays out driving record penalties for doing so and orders state police to issue a report to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers about the issue 42 months after implementation. “Michigan’s laws do not go far enough to protect drivers on the roads,” Shannon said in a statement. “We can’t solely focus on fixing the roads and infrastructure; we must also ensure drivers stay alert and focused while they’re behind the wheel. Passing these bills can save lives, and I am focused on keeping our workers, families, friends and community members safe.” Shannon chairs the Michigan House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee.
Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will host a blood drive 2-7 p.m. May 16 at the Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road. The blood center welcomes donors in good health who are 17 years or older, or 16-year-olds with parental consent. Donors must show photo ID with a birthdate on it. Interested donors may walk in, or they may register online ahead of time by visiting bit. ly/3HE3T9r.
AGS announces expansion plans On April 27, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced in a statement that auto supplier AGS Automotive Systems plans to expand its operations in Sterling Heights. According to the announcement, the expansion will increase the company’s ability to assemble and manufacture components and could allow it to expand by as much as 235,000 square feet. “A.G. Simpson is driving $20 million of investment and creating 120 good-paying jobs in Southeast Michigan, building on our economic momentum and expanding on our leadership in the future of mobility,” Whitmer said. “Michigan was chosen for this expansion over several other locations because of our talented workforce and industrial strengths.” The announcement added that a $900,000 Michigan Business Development Program grant and an offered 50% property tax abatement from Sterling Heights are supporting the endeavor. In a statement, Mayor Michael Taylor welcomed AGS’s expansion. “Sterling Heights is known as a welcoming, business-friendly community. It’s a reputation and culture we’ve worked long and hard to build,” he said. Learn more about AGS by visiting www.agsautomotive.com.
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“You can already see significant congestion throughout the city,” he said. “It’s actually a good sign. We’re continuing to get a lot of roadwork done. … You’re going to be very pleased with it when it’s all said and done this year.” Vanderpool said some projects have already begun, like ones targeting 14 Mile Road and Schoenherr Road. During an April 25 city budget meeting, City Engineer Brent Bashaw outlined several major road projects totaling $64.2 million scheduled for this upcoming construction season. One of those is the Schoenherr resurfacing project, which affects the general area between Canal Road and M-59. According to the city, crews will keep one lane open in each direction while work continues. Bashaw said the Schoenherr project “completes a multiyear resurfacing plan addressing Schoenherr Road from 15 Mile Road to the northerly city limits.” Meanwhile, the 14 Mile resurfacing project will cover 1.8 miles between the general area of Maple Lane Drive and Hayes.
City officials also discussed progress on the reconstruction of Mound Road between Interstate 696 and M-59. Bashaw said the campaign is on schedule, adding that paving will take place on the project’s southern portion, from north of 15 Mile Road southward. North of that, crews will install lighting, sidewalks, traffic lights, landscaping, stormwater-managing bioswales and other infrastructure, he said. As for other major roads, Metropolitan Parkway will be resurfaced this summer and fall from Ryan Road to Mound Road, and the road will also get concrete repair work done between Dodge Park Road and Schoenherr, Bashaw said. Ryan Road will also get resurfacing attention around the summer to fall time period from Metro Parkway to 18 Mile Road. Maple Lane Drive will be resurfaced this autumn from the Red Run Drain Bridge to Volpe Drive, according to the city. Another long-anticipated project that will finally get underway will be the reconstruction of 2.3 miles of Plumbrook Road, from Van Dyke Avenue to Utica Road. The project will include new sidewalk additions, trees, bike lanes along the road from 17 Mile Road to Utica Road and mast-arm traffic
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signals at the 17 Mile-Plumbrook intersection, Bashaw said. In terms of neighborhood streets, Bashaw said $4.4 million will be spent this construction season on reconstructing 2.85 miles of 17 streets. Those include Brentwood, Gatewood, Allison, Waltham, Pickwick, Kristen, Leslie, Palm, Sprucewood, Gregory, Ellsworth, Kenwood, Kings, Oak Pointe, Rosewood, Deveere and Lamparter drives. In addition, this season will spend $2.7 million on sectional repairs for 2.1 miles of 16 streets. Those include Foxboro, Farmdale, Faith, Havana, Hearns, Carriage, Edgevale, Blackstone, Cologne, Jackman, Joslyn, Pond View and Bonneville drives — as well as Heartsworth Lane and Dundee and Susan streets. A couple of road studies will also be in the works this year thanks to grant funding, Bashaw explained. One will be done in part with the Macomb County Department of Roads on Metro Parkway, between Mound and Van Dyke. “This study will lead the way for a future project and funding opportunities,” he
explained. “The roadway has significant infrastructure assets, including the above-grade rail crossing. We know the bridge needs work upcoming, as does the roadway, so studying the section of roadway now is appropriate.” As announced previously, the city will conduct a Safe Streets for All study that will explore traffic calming measures and a strategy for re-imagining Ryan Road’s future, particularly in terms of making it safer, Bashaw said. After Bashaw’s presentation, Councilman Michael Radtke said he looks forward to the Plumbrook work but wants the bike lanes to be separated from auto traffic. “Just painting markings on the sidewalk that says ‘bike lane’ does not make a thing a bike lane,” Radtke said. “It makes it a place where maybe a driver will look before they hit you with their car while you’re biking. So we need to have some kind of separation.” Learn more about Sterling Heights road construction season by visiting www. sterling-heights.net and searching for “Cone Zone” in the search tab or call (586) 446-2440. For more information on road projects under Macomb County jurisdiction, visit roads.macombgov.org. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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Kathryn and the Lonely Days Band; June 22, Mainstreet Soul; June 29, Simply Queen; July 6, Wayback Machine; July 13, Lazo & Exodus; July 20, Class of ’98; Aug. 3, The Family Tradition Band; Aug. 10, Kathleen Murray and The Groove Council; Aug. 17, Magic Bus; and Aug. 24, Your Generation in Concert. City officials say the bands cover the gamut of genres, from Motown, dance and party music to rock, reggae and more. Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Langlois said fan favorites are returning, such as the tribute act Simply Queen and the local entertainer Bernadette Kathryn. He welcomed the new acts. “Every year, we have a goal in mind to provide a diverse mix of musical styles for our residents to enjoy,” Langlois said. “This year, I’m extremely excited about bringing in a genre I’ve never before seen in my time in Sterling Heights here, which is reggae. … We attempt to bring out as many people as we can. That’s our goal: to have a welcoming place for our residents.” In addition, the concert area is screening films during two Movie in the Park events: “Strange World” on June 22 and “DC League of Super-Pets” on Aug. 10. There also will be a Cool Car Show on the premises July 6. Dodge Park Thursdays will also have a few special themed events this year, most happening in September. June 29 will be Pride Day, Sept. 7 will feature a Pet Parade, Sept. 14 will offer a Market Fit event, Sept. 21 will be Fall Day and Sept. 28 will be a Touch A Truck day. Dodge Park is located at 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights. While some parking is available on-site, Dodge Park Thursdays attendees may also park by the Community Center, the Senior Center or the Richard J. Notte Sterling Heights City Center. Learn more by visiting sterling-heights.net/1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays or by calling (586) 446-2700. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.
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and acquiring and developing sites for district buildings and facilities were other uses highlighted in the proposal. So too was purchasing school buses. The district called the bond proposal the “No Tax-Rate Increase Facilities Bond Proposal.” The district estimated that the millage levied to pay the bonds in the first year will be 1.52 mills, which will be a zero mill net increase over the annual debt millage that it levied in 2022. The bond will fund projects at all 40 district facilities. The bond proposal passed 17,7497,973, according to the Macomb County Clerk’s Office. The replacement operating millage proposal was one that district residents had passed before. It gives the district the ability to levy the 18 mills allowed by state law on non-homestead properties, which are second homes, rental properties, businesses and vacant land. The state requires districts to levy the 18 mills to receive a full share of state aid. The proposal on the ballot will offset Headlee Amendment rollbacks that reduced what the district could collect from 18 mills to 16.75 mills. Voters approved 20 mills May 2, so while 18 mills is the maximum amount that can be levied, the unlevied 2 mills will be used in the future to offset future rollbacks. Under Headlee, if the assessed value of a local taxing jurisdiction increases by more than the inflation rate, the maximum property tax millage must be reduced so that the local jurisdiction’s total taxable property brings in the same gross revenue as adjusted for inflation.
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The millage proposal passed 17,6958,044, according to the Macomb County Clerk’s Office. Superintendent of Schools Robert Monroe said in a prepared statement that, on behalf of the Board of Education, he would like to thank the voters. “Approval of the bond proposal will update and renovate UCS buildings and protect the community’s investment in its schools. Approval of the non-homestead millage proposal will allow UCS to collect its full share of school funding. I am grateful to the parents, staff, students and other members of the community who helped us inform people about the bond proposal and the non-homestead millage proposal,” he stated. Sterling Heights City Clerk Melanie Ryska commented on how voters responded to the election in her city. She said the city received almost 7,000 absentee ballots, with the rest of the votes being cast on the day of the election. “The election went really well,” she said. “It was slow. We had about 14% turnout, I believe, with most of that being absentees.” Lori Cooke, the Utica city clerk, said that the city combined three precincts for this election. “We ended the night with 606 total votes, which included 437 (absent voter) ballots. As a parent of two UCS students participating in five sports total, I am very happy the two proposals passed,” she said in an email. Staff Writer Eric Czarnik contributed to this report. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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A “highly upset” man wearing a black jacket reportedly was yelling and threatening staff in a hotel lobby along Van Dyke Avenue April 23. The hotel reported that the man had reserved a room at another hotel and went to the wrong place. According to police, staff later said the man left, and police were no longer sought for help.
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Police went to a child care center in the 38000 block of Utica Road April 21 upon hearing that someone was being disorderly there. Police said they heard a woman yelling and demanding a check. Police reportedly learned that the facility had fired her and wanted her gone. The woman was reportedly given her paycheck. Police said the woman went to her car and loitered by it for a while before entering it. Police said the woman then drove the vehicle “in a manner to prevent officers from looking at her license plate” and allegedly wasn’t leaving the parking lot. Police said they ordered her to leave via a loudspeaker, and she did.
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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 pro-
vide 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 high-value 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
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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 TikTok 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.
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throughout the district. The show is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The Warren Consolidated School of Performing Arts will perform the musical “Freaky Friday” at 7 p.m. May 19 and May 20, and at 2 p.m. May 21 at the arts center, 12901 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights. For tickets, visit wcspa.net.
The 5K begins at 10 a.m., and the family fun run/walk will begin at 10:05 a.m. Registration and payment are being handled through Eastside Racing at eastsideracingcompany.com. Community members who would like to partner with the school’s NHS can contact chapter advisor Jennifer Huyghe at (586) 825-2700 extension 14217 or email huyghe@wcskids.net.
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STERLING HEIGHTS — The Philip S. Killoran Chapter of the National Honor Society at Sterling Heights High School will hold its second annual 5-kilometer race and family fun run/walk May 13 to benefit Friends of Foster Kids. FoFK is a nonprofit organization that works with the Department of Health and Human Services in Macomb and Oakland counties. Through their partnership and with the help of volunteers, children are removed from homes due to abuse and neglect and placed in temporary housing. The May 13 fundraiser will include a 5K race that is professionally timed. There are various race brackets based on age. The family fun run/walk mile is open to all age ranges and abilities. The event will include a disc jockey, door prize drawings, food, face painting, vendors, lawn games and more. Event day check-in begins at 8 a.m.
MACOMB COUNTY — Last month, the Macomb County Board of Commissioners recognized 77 schools that achieved Green Schools status for the 2022-2023 program cycle. An awards ceremony was held at the Macomb Intermediate School District building in Clinton Township. The Macomb County Green Schools program, initiated by Public Act 146 in 2006 and coordinated by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners since 2008, encourages pre-K and K-12 students to participate in activities that promote environmental protection and the preservation of natural resources through a commitment to sustainable efforts. The Green Advocate award went to Francesco Polonis, of De la Salle Collegiate High School, pictured, right, with County Commissioner Sarah Lucido, D-Eastpointe, representing District 13. Warren Mott High School received the Best Visual Presentation award. Under the “Top Schools” category, the Best Evergreen award went to Cromie Elementary, and the Best Overall went to Margaret Black Elementary. Both are in the Warren Consolidated Schools district. To receive Green Schools status, a school must provide a description of how they have 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.d click on the “Programs & Events” page. — Maria Allard
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‘The Old Vengers’: Presented by St Clair Shores Players, 7:30-10 p.m., Anita’s Elite Dance, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, scsplayersorg@yahoo. com Clean-up Saturdays: Bring select items for waste disposal, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sterling Heights Department of Public Works, 7200 18 Mile Road, sterling-heights. net, (586) 446-2440
Swap meet and car show: Also used car corral, hosted by Bearing Burners Auto Club, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township Virtual trivia night: Hosted by City of Sterling Heights, 8-9 p.m., registration required, recreation@sterlingheights.net, sterling-heights.net/Calendar
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Widowed Friends dancing: Every Tuesday, doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m., Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936
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Weekly Clean: Clear trash and debris from watershed, 10 a.m.-noon, Delia Park in Sterling Heights, crwc. org/events/volunteer/keeping-it-clean Monday Night CruiseIn: 4-8 p.m. weekly until July 24, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, funtimecruzers.com Sterling Speakers Toastmasters: Meetings at 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, virtual and in person, room 102 at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, (586) 221-0405, sterlingspeakers.org, vppr@ sterlingspeakers.org Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
Utica Antiques Market: 8-5 p.m. May 13 and 8-4 p.m. May 14, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, uticaantiques.com
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Diabetes prevention program: Free classes sponsored by Corewell Health, 6-7 p.m. Mondays until June 12, Sterling Heights Senior Center, 40200 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (800) 633-7377, beaumont. org/dpp
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METRO DETROIT HEALTH CARE OFFICIALS RESPOND TO NATIONWIDE EMPLOYEE SHORTAGE ‘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’ BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — 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 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 non-clinical 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.” See SHORTAGE on page 17A
Solutions 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. Photo provided by David Jones
Macomb County’s Adult Day Center: Providing Relief For Caregivers 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. The program’s small 1-to-3 ratio — one certified 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 first-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 firsthand how stressful and difficult 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.
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Dr. Paolo Marciano, the chief medical officer at Corewell Health in southeast Michigan, confirmed that virtually everyone 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 much-needed 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
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METRO DETROIT — Spring has sprung, and it’s now time to clean out the garage or the basement, or perhaps revamp the kitchen or redecorate the bedroom. However, many look at such tasks with dread or anxiety and are unsure where to begin. “I think that it’s a good idea to start in a room that really bothers you on a day-to-day basis,” said Kara Desmond, owner of Utterly Uncluttered. “So if the first room that you see when you walk in the door is cluttered and messy and makes your cortisol spike, I think that might be a good place to start, because it is something that affects you every day.” According to Desmond, the time necessary for a project depends on the individual and the task. She said that when she is organizing a house for a client, it generally takes several hours to get through a room. “Most people don’t have that time available. So, therefore, nothing tends to get done because they are strapped for time,” said Desmond. “So, if all you feel you can contribute is five minutes and that is what you can wrap your head around, I think that five minutes is better
than nothing, and sometimes that’s really all it takes to start to feel the motivation of getting started, and then magically time just starts to appear after that, because once you’ve started moving and working on it, you tend to keep going.” She advises taking a couple of deep breaths to calm your heart rate when you enter a disorganized room and then do one thing at a time. “A lot of times, it feels so much more overwhelming than it actually is,” Desmond said. To get started cleaning and organizing your home, Desmond recommends setting aside a block of time to work on a specific task. It could be anything from five minutes to a couple of hours or more. “Set a timer for you to work on something and see how much you can get done in that period of time,” Desmond said. “If you do five minutes a day, you will make progress, but it will be slow. But if you want to get it done, you need to set aside, generally, depending on the room, at least a full day.” To begin, Desmond said she likes to remove everything from the room. If that requires too much space, she recommends tackling the room in sections. After the See CLUTTER on page 19A
These photos show a pantry before and after being organized by Kara Desmond and her staff at Utterly Uncluttered. Photos provided by Kara Desmond
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room or section is emptied, sort items into categories. Desmond said this allows you to see how much you have of each item and to pare down what you don’t need. She said the next step is to find drawer space for each category. For small spaces, she said the best solution is to maximize vertical space in any way possible, such as adding shelving units, tall cabinets or stacking bins. “I think it’s best to empty out cabinets and drawers entirely and then reorganize them,” Desmond said. When cleaning, have a garbage bag for trash, a box for items to be discarded and a box for items that don’t belong in that particular room. The latter allows a person to focus on the task rather than run around the house putting things in their designated spots, Desmond said. After the project is done, take the box and put the items where they belong. Items in good condition that you do not want can be donated or sold at a garage sale. Desmond said she recommends donating items to a local charity. “But I only recommend garage sales if you’re the type of person that has the time to commit to doing so,” she said.
For those unsure where to donate items, the Macomb County Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which has locations in Shelby Township and Warren, recently stated that it is in need of donations. “There’s a humongous need for appliances, obviously,” said Erica Bartels, COO of Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. “We don’t typically take dishwashers, but refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, all of those have become a lot harder to come by.” The organization also needs gently used furniture, especially bedroom sets and kitchen tables and chairs. Pots and pans and homebuilding supplies are other items in demand. The store does not accept clothing, bedding, curtains or mattresses. Habitat for Humanity helps low-income individuals to improve their credit scores and get to a point where they can afford a mortgage. Bartels said the ReStore supports Habitat’s mission because a lot of donors give Habitat money to build homes but don’t give money to operate. The ReStore helps to pay for employee salaries, trucks, overhead and more. “We are always here and willing to pick up items,” said Bartels. She said they tend to get more donations in the spring thanks to spring cleaning and then again during the holidays.
After disposing of unneeded and unwanted items, Desmond said to organize the items being kept. One of the best tools for organizing, Desmond said, is labels. “Really the goal is to clear out the stuff that doesn’t belong and to create categories for homes for your items, so when new stuff comes in, you know where it is supposed to go,” Desmond said. When buying storage items such as bins and baskets, Desmond advises to measure the space first to make sure the items will fit. For those who would rather hire a company to organize their homes, companies such as Utterly Uncluttered, which services Oakland County, not only declutter and organize, but they also can shop for materials and supplies to fit their clients’ homes or use materials and supplies that their clients already own. When selecting a company, find someone whose style you like, Desmond said, as they all offer similar services and generally comparable rates. Although she does not state her prices online, she said that organization companies generally charge somewhere between $50 and $150 per organizer per hour. She said she generally sends two to three organizers to a home at a time. Desmond, 33, a married mother of one, founded her company in 2019 after she real-
ized that she enjoys creating organization and that doing so is very marketable. She said she started by organizing for family and friends, and the business expanded from there. “I love helping other people and feeling like everything I do daily has a purpose,” said Desmond. Today, Desmond has six employees and services four to five clients per week. “It’s a very common need, so there are all varying levels of clutter. Just because somebody doesn’t have a lot of clutter doesn’t mean they are not looking for an organizing service,” Desmond said. “There’s the element to it where we help people go through their belongings and figure out what to keep and what to get rid of, and there’s also that element of taking a space to the next level and making it look really beautifully organized. So there are all varying levels of need, and it all just really depends on what someone is looking for help with.” For more information on services provided by Utterly Uncluttered, visit utterlyuncluttered.com or call Desmond at (248) 218-0088. To donate to the Macomb Habitat for Humanity ReStore, call (586) 263-1540, ext. 110, or email info@macombhabitat.org. Habitat will pick up donations free of charge, but donations to help cover gas costs are always welcome.
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County officials plant trees for Arbor Day BY DEAN VAGLIA MACOMB COUNTY — Officials from Macomb County and the Village of Romeo came together on Friday, April 28, to plant 29 trees at Trailside Park in Romeo for Arbor Day. Trailside Park is located along the Macomb Orchard Trail near 32 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue. The park is a former Macomb County Road Commission storage site, which was redeveloped into natural space. By planting trees in the park, the site is able to further become a recreation destination. “With the addition of these new trees at Trailside Park, we’re continuing to make this outdoor space a beautiful and welcoming place for residents and visitors,” Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said. “I am so pleased to mark Arbor Day in this manner and to once again demonstrate the county’s commitment to improving our environment and taking care of our community.” The event was led by Macomb County Planning and Economic Development, which will host several plantings this season through its Green Macomb Urban Forest
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the same as the prior year. Varney said the average taxable value on a Sterling Heights home is $91,930, resulting in $1,506 in annual taxes, or $125 per month. “And that’s about $8 per month higher than last year,” she added. Varney added that the budget — among other things — includes almost $13 million for road improvements, nine more full-time workers, a city internship program, 21 police vehicles, a replacement ambulance and additional gear for public safety. After the May 1 presentation, Councilman Michael Radtke praised the administration for an excellent budget. “For once, I think everyone got a little bit of what they wanted, and I’m very happy to vote for this budget,” he said.
Motion to lower millage rate, cancel hiring changes fails
According to city officials, the 2023-24 budget expects the city to have a staff of 531 full-time workers, which is still 118 fewer than in 2008. During an April 25 budget meeting, Councilman Henry Yanez proposed reduc-
ing the budget’s millage from 16.38 mills to 16.28 by eliminating some of the newly slated positions or keeping existing ones as part-time. More specifically, this would’ve been canceling the hiring of a diversity, equity and inclusion officer; a recreation supervisor; a geographic information system specialist; and a purchasing coordinator. And it would’ve meant keeping a librarian, a financial services senior clerk and an electrical inspector as part-time positions instead of making them full-time. Yanez said he didn’t want to make any additional hires until the city undergoes a Fire Department strategic planning process to see what that department might need. He also wanted to reduce the millage rate because “people, frankly, need a break.” “Prices have gone up on everything — everything: gas, commodities, electric,” he explained. Varney estimated that a hypothetical millage rate reduction would cut revenue by around $540,000, saving the average resident around $9 a year. Mayor Michael Taylor opposed the motion, explaining that city officials for years have talked about adding more workers to City Hall to support existing staff. “We are dangerously close to stressing
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0432-2319
Garage/Yard Sale
MULTI-FAMILY
Immediate Occupancies 1/Bedroom $1,200 & 2/Bedrooms $1,600 For Sale
Call 586-756-8280 Real Estate Wanted WE BUY HOUSES
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Apartments/Flats For Rent UPPER FLAT APARTMENT Furnished, Newly remodeled, Ideal for pilots, flight attendants, airport employees, Located in Romulus, $1,000/mo. +Sec. incl. utilities, no-pets, nansearentals@ gmail.com, Call/Text
586-250-2775
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Homes For Rent
ROSEVILLE UPPER FLAT
2 bedrooms, very spacious, sunroom with 12 windows! Air conditioning, appliances, walk in closet. $875/mo.
586-420-0690
May 11th & 12th 9am - 4pm
21450 John Dr. - Macomb 48044 Garage/Yard Sale
Garage/Yard Sale
3-SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALE May-19th-20th, 9-3pm, Meadowbrook Valley/Spring Hill/ Stratford Knolls Multiple sub entries on Avon and Adams
VINSETTA EAST HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION,
Vinsetta Main to Crooks, North & South Side Streets, May 19th-21st, 10am-4pm
MULTIPLE HOMES, RIVERSIDE SUB DIVISION SALE Off of North Avenue, S. of 23 Mile, May/18th-20th, 9-4pm
313-363-3191
Apartments/Flats For Rent
TONS of baby items. Crib/changer combo, (2) Pack & Plays, Jumper, Bouncer, Stroller, Highchairs, Tons of kids clothes: girls NB-2, boys NB-6mo, Children’s books, Toys, Household items, Blue ox trailer hitch, Pop-up hunting blind & much more.
0226-2319
from
2 Bedroom Available
Between Moross/ I-94/Kelly Area. 7/8mile/Van Dyke Area.
Call 313-333-3302 No Text Messages
Antiques & Collectibles BUYING
Coins, Sport Cards & Stamps Collections
Top $$$ Call 248-471-4451
ANNUAL-GIANT GARAGE-SALE! Assumption Cultural-Center 21800 Marter Rd. St. Clair Shores May 19th-20th 9am-4pm 586-779-6111 Don't miss this opportunity to shop great bargains!
Dogs & Cats For Sale ZUCHON/TEDDY BEAR PUPPIES, hypoallergenic, have been vaccinated and dewormed, dog bed, carrier, many accessories, neutering is available, money back guaranteed.
586-252-9448
0057-2318
AUCTION Large Firearms Online Auction. Colt, Winchester, Remington, Browning, Smith, Ruger, Military, Collector Firearms, Ammo. Shipping/inspection available. Bid From Anywhere johnpeckauctions.com Selling Guns? Call John Peck 989-345-4866. Michigan’s Premier Gun Auctioneer’s
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NOW HIRING SECURITY & HALL MONITORS *F/T Hall Monitors for local schools, Inside work, Weekends/Holidays Off, Immediate Openings!
EXPERIENCED, Full-Time, Gardening/Landscaping Help Needed to Plant, Weed, and Maintain Flower Gardens. Work runs March-Dec, Wages based upon exp. Monday-Friday
joe@riccosecurity.com
Bathrooms
0060-2314
Brick Work AA4DABLE MASONRY
586-822-5100
586-241-9541
Affordable/Professional Specializes in Brick-Work, Custom-Brick-Steps, Concrete, Brick-Mailboxes, Porch/ChimneyRepairs, Tuck-pointing, Paver Maintenance, Basement-Waterproofing, Free-Written-Estimates, Senior/Military-Discounts. 20yrs-Experience
# A-1 DRIVEWAYS Parking Lot Repair Cement & Asphalt
Carpet Cleaning
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586-843-8543
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Residential & Commercial
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VETERAN OWNED
ALLEN CEMENT
a.k.a "The Driveway Guy"
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Ph # 586-746-8439
ROZE CEMENT LLC
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Vern Allen
586-457-1300 Cement
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Andre-586-354-7791
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Cleaning Service
586-747-2354
AAA Susie Q's Cleaning & Restoration
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Patios, Driveways, Walkways, Steps, Bricks, Tuckpointing. 25 years experience.
248-743-1220 248-496-4964(Cell)
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Cement
586-781-4868
Quantrum Manufacturing in Auburn Hills is hiring experienced CNC machinists. Climate controlled, full benefit package, paid vacations, competitive wages. Contact quantumfq@gmail. com or call 248-690-9412 to set up an interview.
GOLDEN BUILT CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK
Porches, Driveways Sidewalks, Patios, Garage Floors, Foundations, Rat-Walls, Licensed/Insured
586-948-4764
248-280-4500
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LOVELL MASONRY
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DENTAL ASSISTANT Part-Time/Flexible North Royal Oak. Must have experience, be organized, motivated and friendly. Low stress environment. Contact: Shelly,
586.206.1437
WE RAISE SETTLED OR SUNKEN CONCRETE
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EXPERIENCED CNC MACHINISTS
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Elite Concrete Services, LLC.
248-376-0988
586-443-3362
FULL OR PART TIME
Crew Members, Managers & Assistant Managers. Restaurant & Management Experience Preferred. •Sign on Bonus •Competitive Pay •Advancement Opportunities •Flexible Scheduling •Friendly Work Environment
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Cement
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Basic Bathrooms Starting at: $10,995.00 Experience of over 500-bathrooms across Metro-Detroit, Look at our work at: andyscarpentryllc.com
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SUBWAY NOW HIRING
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BATHROOM REMODELING
ABOVE & BEYOND CONTRACTING LLC. -Masonry Specialist-
NOW HIRING!
0327-2317
586-803-0003
Chimneys, Porches, Steps, Flat-Work, Residential/Commercial/ Tuck-Pointing, Cultured-Stone, Brick-and-Any-Masonry Repairs/Needs. Accept all major credit cards. SPRING SPECIALS up-to-30%-off! Senior-Discounts Free-Estimates! 30yrs-Experience
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***** Make the Right choice with organic cleaning! Residential/Commercial Licensed & Insured Wall & Window Washing & More A+ BBB NOW HIRING!
CLEANING LADY
with 10-yr experience is looking for work. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly Excellent references. Flexible hours. Bonded & insured.
248-890-8830
Decks/Patios
Fence Service
COMPLETE DECK MAINTENANCE
ELEGANT FENCE & SUPPLY
Our 30th Year! Power Washing, Repairs, Stain/Paint House Washing / House Painting Free Est./Insured We are the Deck Doctors!
586-463-9564
marathonpowerwash.com
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586-260-5218 Drywall
RETIRED MASTER DRYWALL FINISHER Willing To Do Your Small Job Repairs. Professional Drywall, Hanging, Taping. W/35yrs. experience. Free-estimates.
Rick or Shon (586)790-0006 Electrical
*ACCU ELECTRIC*
586-925-8764
Free-Estimates, Great Prices, Senior Discounts! Lic./Insured Master Electrician Specializing in All Residential Services. Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Lic#-6113148
BEST-Price-Period Licensed/Insured. 30-yrs.-experience. Call for free-estimates. Open 7-days a week 24/hrs-day. 10%-Off For Cash Now Accepting All Major Credit Cards.
Hotchkiss Electric
586-291-3143 Lic.#6211028
586-755-3636 Father & Son
Master Electricians
Dr. Electric
Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, Change Fuse Box to Circuit Breaker Panel, Troubleshooting, Electric Vehicle Chargers, Backup Generator Transfer Switch, License# 6109094 Senior/Discounts! Visa/MC /Lic./Insured
CASTLE ELECTRIC
586-634-1152
(direct cell phone #) Panel upgrades, generators, hot tubs, 220 lines. ALL SERVICE Licensed & Insured Dependable, quality work! License#-6111359
248-254-2027
Serving Macomb/Oakland Residential/Commercial All Types of Fence Insured-Free Estimates Senior/Veterans Discount
Gutters *”STEVE'S SEAMLESS GUTTERS”. Made & installed on the spot. 5”&6” Gutter Cleaning. Tree trimming, exterior painting, power washing.
586-778-3393 586-531-2111
A1 GUTTER PROTECTION
Since 1999 TOP QUALITY mesh guards. GUTTER INSTALLATION NO BIG BOX PRICES! CONTRACTOR DIRECT TO CUSTOMER !! WARRANTY!! FREE-ESTIMATES
248.242.1511
Hauling & Waste Removal
Landscaping & Water Gardens
***AAA HAULING*** JUNK REMOVAL
30+ Years in Business
Professional- We Wear Masks! We haul it all! Demolition Big & Small Residential/Commercial Rubber Wheel Dumpsters10, 15, 20-Yards, Clean-outs, Construction Material, Small-Moving, Appliances, Furniture & More! Lowest Rates!!! Free-Estimates Senior/Military Discounts
586-360-0681
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Removal-Experts Residential/Commercial Houses/Offices Garage/Storage-Areas Efficient Courteous Workers Reasonable-Rates Free-Estimates NEED CLUTTER REMOVED? LET US DO THE WORK!
586-258-6672
ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-866-495-1709 SHORES METALWORKS Seamless Gutters Installed, Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. License # 2101209190
586-343-2315 GUTTERS & WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOM MICOLI
313-656-9402 Handyman Services A#1 SERVICES:
GUTTERS Clean/Repair Install Guards SIDING Vinyl-Siding/Alum-Trim Gable/SoffitVents/Shutters ROOF Leaks/Shingles Vents/Caps HANDYMAN Plumb/Elec
248-892-1927
HONEY DO'S DONE CHEAP!
Painting, Decks, Fence Repairs, Flooring Installation, Power Washing Servicing Up North Properties too! 30- years experience
586-522-6870
0305-2246
Needed for busy collision repair shops. Qualified, experienced candidates should make $80K to $125K per year. No weekends.
0026-2242
COLLISION REPAIR BODYMAN FRAME REPAIR PAINTER
Quality Manager Position OMER North America, Corp. has an opening for a Quality Manager at 6250 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. 40 hrs/wk; 9am - 5pm. Responsibilities: Manage and maintain the Integrated Quality Management System; manage second and third-party audits, including Process Audit, Capacity Audit, Quality Audit; study product characteristics or customer requirements to determine validation objectives and standards; perform statistical analysis to monitor the performance of company through Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s); manage the process that identifies and implements significant Continuous Improvement opportunities to support division and corporate objectives; developing & implementing a quality system, ensuring both compliance to high standards and a quality focused workforce, including the design and management of basic policies, programs, standards, and methodologies for the assurance of quality production. Sets standards of performance for quality and measures progress; responsible for problem solving, risk mitigation and contingency planning at a global clinical operations level; monitor & manage Company compliance with contractual requirements with customer’s Quality / Performance & Deliver schedule; schedule day-to-day production activities according to delivery schedules; and directly manage 2 engineering professionals and 12 production workers. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Industrial Technology, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 5 years of post-bachelor progressive experience in engineer positions; or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Industrial Technology, or foreign degree equivalent, plus 3 years of experience in engineer positions. Experience must include: conducting First Article Inspection (FAI) process to achieve Production Part Approval (PPAP) for designated suppliers in support of new product launches; working with PFMEA; applying lean principles which include modern enterprise improvement techniques such as Six Sigma; working with Non-Conforming Material Reporting (NCR) process; ISO regulations; and International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS). Submit resumes to Attn: Cheryl Rapp, OMER North America, Corp., 6250 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Or Email resumes to: Omerna.jobs@gmail.com Include Reference# 149012-4 w/resume. OMER North America, Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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Grasshopper Landscaping
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Custom Landscape Design & Install Lawn Maintenance Brick Paving Retaining Walls Landscape Lighting Tree & Shrub Planting Bush Trimming Sod Installation
CALL 586-776-2000
grasshopperofficemain@gmail.com Credit Cards Accepted
0227-2312
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ALLTIMATE OUTDOOR SERVICES
Drainage System Professionals Beat The Spring Rush, SIGN-UP-EARLY! New-Construction, Yard-Drainage, Grading, Sod/Seed, Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts Credit-Cards-Accepted
Free-Estimates
586-719-1202 Home Improvement
586-422-2648
Painting Interior/Exterior Remodeling Kitchens, Bathrooms, Finish Basement, Tiles, Drywall, Repairs, Remove Wallpaper, Free Estimates.
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586-552-5416
mrbacksplash.com
Landscaping & Water Gardens DOLL'S LANDSCAPING
SPRING CLEAN-UPS! Shrub & Tree-Trimming, Planting, Removal. Mulch, Sod Installation, Pavers, Garden/ Retainer Walls, Porch Steps, Raise Backyards/Drain Tiles, Powerwashing/ Sealing, Power rake, Aeration, Seeding, Debris Removal
586-634-0033
TOTAL BRICKPAVING LANDSCAPING PROS
586-420-3531
Brickpaving, Patio, Walkways, Driveways, Porches, Repairs, Powerwash, Rock Installation, Mulch, Sod, Complete Landscape Design.
Lawn Maintenance
2023 SPRING 586-260-5218
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586-663-5880
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2 BROTHERS PAINTING
• Spring Cleanup • Core Aeration • Reseeding • Shrub Trimming
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Lawn Maintenance
• Wood Repair • Power Wash • Free-Estimates
Call Frank 248-303-5897
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Plumbing
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586-649-8994
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L.D & SONS
Small Tree & Bush Removal, Weekly Lawn Service Minimum of $30.00
Call 586-339-7102
or 248-602-6103 ABKE'S LAWN SERVICE Scheduling Now Spring Cleanups Lawn Maintenance Gutter Cleaning Power Washing and More..
586-277-5918 Free Estimates
Family Owned Since 1990
BOOKING CLIENTS NOW!
• Weekly Lawn Care • Spring Clean-up • Aeration & Dethatching • Mulch • Shrub Trimming & Removal • Overseeding & Sod Installation • Landscape Projects
586.899.4443 Call Now SUPREME OUTDOOR SPECIALISTS Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Cement Work, Shrub/Tree Trimming & Removal, Mulching, 35 Years in Business Free-Estimates
586-727-3924
LANDSCAPE COMPANY
Grass Cutting, Bush Trimming, 18 Years Experience, Powerwashing & More!
586-707-5223
0427-2319
Drain Cleaning Special
0163-2312
Family-Owned & Operated For Over 20-Years! Quality, Reliable Grass Cutting/Shrub Trimming/Spring/ Fall Clean-ups/ Gutter-Cleaning. Free/Estimates! Senior/Discounts
Painting
Painting
(586)229-4267 American Painting
ANDERSON Painting & Carpentry
•Residential •Commercial. •Interior & Exterior •Power Washing •Insurance, •Drywall, •Plaster Repair, •Senior-discounts. •Guaranteed-work. •25-yrs experience.
(586)795-8122
Chris Cronin Painting & Staining Inc. Professional quality. Interior-exterior. Power-washing, deck sealing. Insured, References. Free estimates. MC/VI/DC/AX accepted.
Complete Interior/Exterior Services Plaster/Drywall & Water Damage Repairs. Wood-Staining. Wallpaper-Removal. Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing Insured/References. Free-Estimates
586-354-3032 248-974-4012
PEAK PAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, interior/exterior. Drywall-repair, paper removal, carpentry. 30-yr.-exp. Free estimates, senior discounts, insured. Credit-cards accepted.
586-722-8381 Now Hiring!!!
AT THE AIRPORT
Powerwashing
ZALE
AJʼs PRESSURE CLEANING & SEAL COATING •Stamped Concrete (remove milky or cloudy film) •Exposed Aggregate •Brick Pavers (resanding)
PROFESSIONAL PEST Family Owned Discount Pricing Mosquitoes, Spiders, Mice, Rats, Ants, and Others. Licensed/Insured
586-722-8867
Plumbing
Plumbing
586.421.5520 586.524.6752 ANDY'S PLUMBING
MASTER PLUMBER
Sewer & Drain Service. Remodeling, repairs, new installations. Free estimates, senior rates. 35+yrs exp. Call Paul
248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
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25-Years Experience Licensed/Insured Call Us Today For All Your Plumbing Needs!! Serving The Tri-County-Area
10%/Senior/Military/Discounts
Lic#-8004254
WATERWORK Plumbing.com •Drain Cleaning •Sewer Camera •Water Heaters •Sump Pumps •Backflow Testing
248-542-8022
Same Day Emergency Service Available Reliable/Experienced License#8003885
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.
Roofing AA4DABLE ROOFING
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586-733-3004
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SILVERSMITH ROOF MAINTENANCE $225• Minor Shingle Replacement Special $88* Gutter Cleaning Tear-offs, Re-Roofs, Flat Roofs Residential/Commercial 30-yrs exp. Family Owned
248-707-4851 Tree Service
BERG BROS. LLC. “Fully insured, highly referred.” Senior discounts. Tree-removal, stump grinding, tree-trimming, hedging, shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free estimates!
(586)262-3060
DAVE'S TREE & SHRUB
35%-Spring-DISCOUNT Emergency Storm Damage, 7-Days a Week Tree-Leaf-Removal/Trimming, Stump Grinding, Season-Firewood, Free-Estimates. 10% Senior-Discounts. -FREE-WOOD-CHIPS-
(586)216-0904 www.davestree andshrub.com
586-822-5100
CHERRY CONSTRUCTION ROOFING Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates Senior Discounts Fast, Reliable, Licensed/Insured Builder, General Contractor Leave Detailed Message
586-291-2647
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Man cusses at workers
Woman sought for retail fraud
Mother pushed, hits head on counter
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.
Larcenies from vehicles under investigation 59. *Captain’s announcement, plural acronym 60. Porter order 61. June 6, 1944 62. Type of #14 Across 63. Grannies, in UK 64. Clarified butter 67. *PreCheck org.
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.
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.
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586-431-0591
-Commercial & Residential Roof Repairs -Full Roof Replacement (Shingles) -Flat Roof Replacement -24/7 Emergency Repairs -Eavestroughs (Gutters) and Leaf Guard Installations.
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Pest Control
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586-489-7919
$75.00 with ad. Complete Plumbing Repairs Senior Discounts, Lic#-8216443
Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. Power washing, caulking, deck staining, varnishing, wallpaper removal. Drywall repair/installation. Insured. Free-estimates.
ACROSS 1. Foundation 6. Dashboard acronym 9. Bonny one 13. Pleasant smell 14. Metal-bearing mineral 15. Salk’s nemesis 16. Kidney-related 17. Christopher Lloyd’s ____ Brown 18. Investigative report 19. *Something to claim 21. *Declaration station 23. Argonaut’s propeller 24. C in TLC 25. Scot’s woolen cap 28. Sushi restaurant soup 30. *Exclusive accommodation 35. Was in the hole 37. Highest volcano in Europe 39. Angry growl 40. Dry riverbed 41. “____ go!” 43. Adored one 44. *Jong of “Fear of Flying” fame 46. Lowly laborer 47. Cone-shaped quarters 48. Time between classes 50. Dirty air 52. Hi-____ 53. Skiers’ ride 55. Scheduled to arrive 57. *”____ for takeoff” 61. *Frost removal 65. Luxurious sheet fabric 66. It would 68. Synagogue scroll 69. Barely sufficient 70. General Services Administration 71. Movie “Home ____” 72. Reason to cram 73. Negative vote 74. Washer setting
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Repairs & Installation Master Plumber • Fully Licensed & Insured Senior Citizen & Military Discounts 100% Guarantee
Complete Interior/Exterior
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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.
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 numbers for both herself and her husband. She was then 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.
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6B - STERLING HEIGHTS SENTRY, May 10, 2023
2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LS NTRY
SS E KEYLE
D HEATE
• CRUISE CONTROL • STABILITRAK • 21K MILES STK# C24568
17,688
$
*
2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT POWER
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
TE LIFTGA
STK# C24241
21,388
$
*
2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER 2LT RIVE
*
2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LS G SEATIN W O R D 3R
26,988
2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4X4
2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT
STK# C23841
28,188
2022 GMC ACADIA SLE
2020 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT
T E STAR REMOT
CREW
• HEATED SEATS • ONLT 12K MILES STK# C22655
33,388
*
*
*
2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE PREMIER
• HEATED/COOLED LEATHER SEATS • 7 PASSENGER SEATING
27,388
$
*
2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE RS
27,488
34,388
*
*
2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS ER
LEATH
STK# C23942
• HEATED AND COOLED SEATS • 28K MILES STK# C22596
32,988
32,888
$
2022 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST
$
*
L POWER
STK# C24138
STK# CP69162A
$
E
E IFTGAT
CAB
• HEATED SEATS • REMOTE START • 31K MILES
$
22,388
$
!
• HEATED LEATHER SEATS • 7 PASSENGER SEATING
27,988
*
STK# C24337
D LOADE
STK# C23646
L POWER
• 3.6L V-6 ENGINE • REAR CAMERA
STK# C23636
*
IFTGAT
KAGE
AC TOW P
$
$
21,488
$
• POWER LIFTGATE • 16K MILES *
• BACK-UP CAMERA • 34K MILES
STK# C24591
• HEATED SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE • 17K MILES
REMOT
STK# C21972
$
T E STAR
REMOT
• PARKING SENSORS/ASSIST • BACK-UP CAMERA • 28K MILES
• HEATED SEATS • 31K MILES
STK# C23900
ASSIST
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
T E STAR
HEEL D
ALL W
26,788
$
EEP LANE K
• REMOTE START • POWER LIFTGATE • 29K MILES
• REMOTE START • 24K MILES
$
SEATS
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT
CREW
• HEATED AND COOLED SEATS • LEATHER STK# C23399
37,988
$
*
*
CAB
• 5.3L V-8 ENGINE • HEATED SEATS • 30K MILES STK# C24903
42,188
$
*
*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 5/18/2023.
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