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Utica Community Schools voters approve bond, millage proposals BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UCS HONORED FOR BEING AMONG NATION’S BEST IN MUSIC EDUCATION BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools has been recognized for the ninth time as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the California-based National Association of Music Merchants. The Best Communities for Music Education, according to NAMM, demonstrate outstanding achievement in their efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
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. The district had referred to May 2 as the “safety and success” election. Voters approved both proposals by approximately 69% to 31%. The bond proposal asked voters for permission to borrow up to $550 million and issue general obligation unlimited tax bonds in one or more series for a number of purposes, including rebuilding and constructing additions to district buildings to create “a safe and secure modern learning environment for students,” as stated on the ballot. The proposal’s language also talked about using the money to construct replacement elementary school buildings; remodel buildings; and refurnish buildings, athletic fields and playgrounds. Buying and installing technology and acquiring and developing sites for district buildings and facilities were other uses highlighted in the proposal. So too was purchasing school buses.
Utica Community Schools Superintendent Robert Monroe said that music is a very important subject in the district. “Music education is an integral part of the Utica Community Schools experience and our success. Every day, our students are inspired by exemplary educators to reach their full potential in an environment that creates a lifelong love for music and performance,” he said in an email. He said that earning the Best Communities for Music Education designation each year is important See MUSIC on page 7A
Drum majors James Velasco, Emma Hildebrand, Margaret Johnson and Jenna Burton, of Henry Ford II High School; Maia Suggs, Emma Phillips, Lila Sapiano and Chloe Fashho, of Utica High School; Braden Cook and Chloe Zaharof, of Stevenson High School; and Ethan Delbeke, Cayla Colby, Rosaria Serraiocco, Ian Garden, Divya Bartley and Kenzie Mazzola, of Eisenhower High School pose for a photo last September before the district’s annual Band-A-Rama in October. File photo by Erin Sanchez
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The Shelby Township Senior Center featured artist for the months of May and June is Gale Reno. Her display has been set up at the senior center and will be on display until the end of June.
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Shelby Township Senior Center selects featured artist for May and June BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Senior Center has announced its featured artist for May and June. The featured artist is Gale Reno. Her display has been set up at the Shelby Township Senior Center since April 21 and will be continuing until the end of June. Reno said that, when she was young, she always loved watching Bob Ross on PBS. “His painting and style mesmerized me, and he made it look so easy. I bought the supplies and tried, but my painting turned out awful. I packed everything away, including my dream of being able to paint,” she said. She said that when she retired and her husband did too, they moved to a smaller See ARTIST on page 7A
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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 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.”
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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. Jim Hunter, of the Birmingham post office, is the assistant regional coordinator for the food drive covering the “KIM Re-
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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 involved 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
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METRO DETROIT — When Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback nearly 50 years ago, it was in such rough condition that some of the car parts were stored in milk crates. The vehicle had been stolen, stripped and ultimately recovered. But Waggoner still wanted the car because of one special feature. “When my father was looking to buy it from the original owner, he noticed the VIN was a K-code,” his daughter Danielle (Waggoner) Watts, 45, said. “He knew he had to buy it.” The K-code Mustang was a special-edition Mustang produced between 1965 and 1967 that came from the factory with a special 289 cubic-inch high-performance engine beneath its hood. Knowing this, Waggoner purchased the car in 1974 for $175. According to Waggoner’s research, the ’65 Mustang fastback features a four-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear end with a set of 3:50 gears, plus the special handling package with front disc brakes. Waggoner didn’t begin restoring the car until years later, spending hours upon hours working in his backyard to bring the Mustang to its prime condition. Many times when tinkering under the hood, Watts was right by his side. It’s how the two bonded in their Southgate neighborhood, where Watts grew up. “I used to help my dad wrench on this car. All the bodywork has been done by him. I was raised around this car. He more or less taught me different aspects of the Mustang culture,” said Watts, who now lives in Fraser. “He would test me at car shows. He would walk by, look at a car and ask me what year it was. This was something me and my dad did. This is his third baby. I say third because of me and my sister.” Waggoner’s days of enjoying his ride came to an end when he was diagnosed with dementia. The car buff, now 76, resides in a Sterling Heights nursing home, where Watts visits him regularly. The Mustang isn’t very far away from her dad, because Watts placed an 8-by-10-inch photo of the car in his room. Watts has taken over ownership of the Mustang. “He said, ‘It’s your car now,’” Watts said. “With all the time and effort he put into it, I’m just trying to keep it in the family. I’ve broken down a couple of times because of the memories. The sounds. The smell. The classic cars have a different smell.” Even though Waggoner worked tirelessly on his prized set of wheels, he rarely took it out on the road. Watts, however, feels “it shouldn’t be in a garage all the time” and often drives it to local car shows and cruises. It’s usually her husband, Ron, behind the wheel. One stop is the weekly Ukrainian Cultural Center car show in Warren, where the Mustang earned its first-ever plaque. Another trophy was bestowed on the vintage vehicle last summer at the annual Fraser Lions Club carnival. The Lakeside Mall Circle Cruise-In on Monday nights in Sterling Heights is another hangout. Because of its distinctive color — twilight turquoise — the Mustang stands out. “It has no back seat, and the battery is in the trunk. We have people stop us and ask us questions. In my eyes, it is a masterpiece. She is too beautiful to always be in the garage,” Watts said. “It’s a head turner because it’s not your typical color. It’s the original color, but it has been repainted. In 2018, he finished the job. I take it out and let people enjoy his work. All of the VIN numbers match except for the trans. I’m very proud of it.” Watts has kept a history of the Ford vehicle. She has seven photo albums of pictures that chronicle the car’s restoration, along with manuals and sales receipts that date back to 1977.
ABOVE: Charles Waggoner bought his 1965 Ford Mustang fastback in 1974 for $175. His daughter, Danielle Watts, is now the owner and is keeping the treasured heirloom in the family. Danielle Watts and her husband, Ron, of Fraser, take the twilight turquoise Mustang to local car shows. RIGHT: The 1965 Ford Mustang fastback does not have a back seat, and the battery is in the trunk. Photos by Erin Sanchez
LEFT: Charles Waggoner wanted the 1965 Ford Mustang fastback because he saw that the vehicle identification number was a K-code. RIGHT: Danielle (Waggoner) Watts is about 8 years old in this photo, standing by the Ford Mustang before it was restored. She was often by her dad’s side when he worked on the car. Photos provided by Danielle Watts
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home. In the process of moving, Reno discovered the box of painting supplies that she had packed away so many years before. She said she wanted to try her hand at painting, but she felt that her brain was “too left-sided,” meaning too geared toward logic and not enough toward creativity. She then started watching videos on YouTube about how to paint. The videos led her to acrylic pour paint, and she found painting with it to be relaxing and satisfying. “The abstract nature provides total freedom, and it’s fun to see what emerges when you interact with the paint and canvas,” she said. She has participated in various art shows such as the Berkley Art Bash, the Hazel Park Art Fair and the Shelby Township Art Fair.
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for Utica Community Schools. “The passion our music educators share with students on a daily basis and their commitment to success are exemplified by this recognition. Music continues to matter in our community,” he said in a press release. The NAMM Foundation honored 830 school districts nationwide this year. It asks questions about a range of music-related topics to determine who deserves to be called one of the Best Communities for Music Education. Utica Community Schools answered
She also teaches acrylic pour classes at the Rochester Older Persons’ Commission. She even has her own business called Alleluia Art. Becky Scott, a recent paint party participant, said she really enjoyed the party run by Reno. “My group really enjoyed themselves at our paint party. Gale is a very knowledgeable and entertaining artist and helped us create some beautiful pieces. We were quite pleased with how our paintings turned out,” she said. Cheryl DeMoss, a longtime friend, said she enjoys the variety of designs in the art Reno makes. “One of the things I really like about Gale’s paintings is that, every time I look, I see something different and new. And the colors are so vibrant. I have one hanging in my foyer,” she said. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
questions about funding, graduation requirements, music participation, instructional time, facilities, support and community music programs. School officials verified the answers, which the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas reviewed for NAMM. Dillon Warner is a Stevenson High School senior who performs with multiple bands at the school and who plans to continue his music education in college. “There is a completely unique emotion that happens when you perform. I can’t describe it, but it is something I need in my life, in a way,” he said. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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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.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The second in a series of Grant Networking Workshops at the Oxford Public Library will be held on Friday, May 19, at the Oxford Public Library, hosted in partnership with Four County Community Foundation. Shelby Township is part of Four County Community Foundation. Representatives from nonprofits and other granteligible groups can learn more about Foundation Directory Online, which is an online grant directory tool housed at the library, and have the chance to network and build potential
On April 25, owners of Vince & Joe’s, pictured from left, Salvo Munaco, Elisa Vitale and Mimma Vitale, presented a check for $55,000 to Kimberly Blackmon and George Allen, of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The donation will support St. Jude’s research, treatment and prevention of pediatric diseases. For more than a decade, Vince & Joe’s has been supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its anniversary week with a campaign called “Bread, the Staff of Life.” A portion of the total comes from 50% of one week of sales of the Vince & Joe’s house-made Italian breads and customer donations at the registers. Vince & Joe’s reusable bags have the St. Jude logo on them, and a portion of all sales for both the reusable shopping bag and the insulated food bag goes to St. Jude as well. After this donation, Vince & Joe’s has donated more than $150,000 in its history to St. Jude. This year’s donation of $55,000 is far more than any previous donation. Vince & Joe’s employees and the Vitale family are very proud of this year’s efforts, according to a press release, and the whole company looks forward to the fundraising campaign each fall.
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Communities to celebrate Memorial Day, show military appreciation SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Shelby Township, its Board of Trustees and Phil Randazzo, the township’s veterans events coordinator and a decorated Vietnam veteran encourage the community to celebrate May as National Military Appreciation Month in the buildup to the township’s Memorial Day ceremony at 1:30 p.m. May 28 at the Shelby Township Veterans Memorial, pictured. As part of National Military Appreciation Month, the township is partnering with the American Red Cross for an online portal at shelbytwp.org/veterans to donate to the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces. The township also encourages businesses and residents to fly the flag throughout May. At the shelbytwp.org/veterans webpage, people can find a full copy of the U.S. flag code with the rules for properly flying the flag. “We have a lot to be proud of in our community but nothing more so than our history with so many residents having served or currently serving our country,” Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis said. “Every time I walk by the Veterans Memorial on the way into township hall, I am inspired by their service. “On the day of our annual Memorial Day service, it is emotional. Mr. Randazzo calls to mind the true nature of the sacrifice our fallen residents made and the daily sacrifice of everyone in our military and their families. I hope everyone can participate in Military Appreciation Month and makes it to our Memorial Day ceremony so they can share that experience.” In Utica, the city will hold its Memorial Day ceremony at 2 p.m. May 28 at Memorial Park. The Marine Corps League Honor Guard will be the special guests and will perform a gun salute and taps. After the ceremony, refreshments sponsored by K’nickies Pizza will be served at American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave.
Shelby Farmers Market to return May 20 SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Farmers Market will open at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 20, on the front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. The market will welcome new and returning vendors who will be selling produce, homemade crafts and more. The market will take place rain or shine every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 14. Wellbehaved dogs on leashes are welcome at the market. For more information, visit shelbyfarmersmarket.org.
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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 home-building 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 realized 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) 2631540, 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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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,
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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 every 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
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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.
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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 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 See SHORTAGE on page 21A
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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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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 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 num-
ber 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.
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and native Detroiters David Ramsay, who is known for his role in “Arrow,” and Richard Karn, who played Al on “Home Improvement.” For Trekkies, Commander William T. Riker and Lt. Commander Data, aka Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner, will be at the convention. “Doctor Who” fans can look forward to autographs and photos with Donna Noble, aka Catherine Tate. And for fans of “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,” Red Ranger Steve Cardenas will be on hand. This year’s show will include many voice actors such as Chris Martinet, who voiced Mario and Luigi in the “Super Mario” game series; and Tara Platt and Yuri Lowenthal, of “Naruto” fame. Thirty-three comic guests will be making appearances, including Bob Camp, who is known for “The Ren and Stimpy Show.” Other comic guests include Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Amy Chu and Peter J. Tomasi. “We’ll often get comments from previous shows about (a fandom) feeling left out, but I feel like we covered all of our bases here with big names in all of the different fandoms,” said Yankee. “This year, our guest list is probably the best that we’ve had, at least in a very long time.” She said that when selecting guests, they look at not only who is available, but also try to make sure that they have guests from different fandoms. Yankee said they always make sure they have someone from “Star Trek” and “Star Wars.” “We try to think of all the different fandoms and try to choose people that would fit into all of those,” said Burland. “Honestly, there are so many fandoms, I definitely couldn’t name all of them. But the big ones that we are hitting for this one is we’ve got three people from ‘Arrow,’ and we’ve got ‘Psych,’ we’ve got ‘Doctor Who,’ ‘Supernatural,’ and anime has really had a resurgence, so we have a lot more voice actors than we usually have. And the great thing about voice actors is they will cover by themselves so many different fandoms, because they’re voicing characters.” Celebrity and comic guests will be signing autographs and taking photographs with attendees for additional fees. Photos must be purchased in advance through the MC3 website, but autographs can be purchased on-site. Attendees will also be able to participate in various discussion panels, view anime screenings in the anime room all weekend, and see and purchase merchandise
from a vast array of artists, crafters, comic book stores and other vendors. One vendor, HoverMatters, makes custom hoverboards, which Yankee said is something attendees could purchase to have autographed by Lloyd. New to MC3 this year is HADO AR, which combines sports and gaming to form the “world’s first techno sport and physical e-sport,” according to a press release. The game is played in two teams of three, and according to Yankee and Burland, it goes relatively fast. Each game costs $6 per person, but attendees can also purchase a $15 weekend pass for the game. Players must be at least 10 years old to participate. “It’s essentially like a dodgeball game, but instead of dodgeballs, you are using virtual powerballs,” said Yankee. “The cool thing about the augmented reality versus virtual reality is you still get to see everything around you, and because most of our attendees will dress up in cosplay, you are going to be battling against Darth Vader or some other character.” On Saturday, May 20, guests who register in advance will compete in the annual cosplay contest for prizes such as MC3 fall passes, autographed photos, cash and other prizes. Sunday, May 21, is Kids Day, where all children under 12 will receive free admission to the con. There will also be a kids cosplay contest on that day. The Kids Den area will be located in the Legacy Room on the second floor of the convention center during the entire Con. The Kids Den will offer activities and crafts geared toward children, such as making slime with Ghostbusters, storytime, drawing classes, balloon animals and more. This year, MC3 will be handing out not only an adult guide to the events and happenings, but a kids guide as well, which will feature an activity book and a scavenger hunt for the kids. “It’s a place where they can go, and it’s specifically geared towards the kids and a quiet area for parents to take them to give them the chance to unwind,” said Burland. “We try to get something for everybody, from the littlest ones to the oldest ones.” Several trivia games will be offered throughout the weekend, geared toward some of the celebrity guests. This includes a “Back to the Future” trivia game, and a “Doctor Who” trivia game. According to Yankee, the number of guests varies annually. She said it often depends on how much space they will be able to utilize at the convention center. She said they don’t always have the entire center. This year, they will be utilizing all 371,000 square feet of the Suburban Collection Showplace. See COMIC CON on page 25A
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GROSSE POINTE SHORES — Summer is just around the corner, and for many Michiganders, that means time spent on the water. To get people ready to enjoy a fun season of outdoor recreation, the Great Lakes Boating Festival returns to the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 788 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, where it will run from noon to 7 p.m. May 20 and noon to 5 p.m. May 21. Admission is free. This event has been taking place for more than 30 years, but this is the first time it’s being helmed by the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Amanda Wendecker, vice president of marketing for the MBIA, said it made sense for them to take over when the previous organizer retired. She said they were already coordinating most of the vendors anyway. “We’re just happy for it to be back,” Wendecker said. “It’s going to be the same successful show it’s always been.” The festival couldn’t be held last year because the GPYC marina was undergoing renovations. This year, attendees will get to see the redone marina as they browse among some 75 vendors — including at least one canoe company. Boats up to 60 feet in length will be displayed on land and in the water. In addition, there will be an art fair,
music by the band Circle City Steel, lawn games, cocktails and food served by Flavors Food Truck. Although there’s no admission cost, attendees will need to bring money or some other form of payment if they want to get food or beverages. “There’s all kinds of things to see,” Wendecker said. “It’s a great atmosphere.” She said the event has typically attracted around 4,000 visitors over the weekend. Parking at the GPYC costs $20 per vehicle, but attendees can park for free and take a complimentary shuttle from nearby Parcells Middle School, 20600 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe Woods (at the intersection of Mack and Vernier Road). Wendecker said two shuttles will be running continuously throughout the festival. Get a sneak peek at the show during the Summer Breeze Kickoff Party May 19. The party is a fundraiser for the Grosse Pointe Youth Nautical Foundation, which awards scholarships to high school graduates who are sailors, supports school sailing programs and provides grants to young sailors who need to travel for national competitive events. “Come out and see beautiful boats,” Wendecker said. “It’s just going to be a fun, family-friendly event. It’s the unofficial kickoff to summer.” The event coincides with National Safe Boating Week, which runs May 20 to May 26. For tickets to the kick-off party or more information about the festival, visit greatlakesboatingfestival.com.
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MC3 attendees can expect to see people in costumes, but attendees are not expected to have costumes. “It’s just a fun place to be, and (people) feel comfortable putting on their costume and coming in. There’s so many people that do it,” said Burland. When people come they can expect to spend an entire day, said Burland. She said you can come for just a few hours, but most people enjoy spending the day. Yankee said that if you only spend a few hours, you will not see everything. The event is so popular that the show’s exhibitor list is currently waitlisted. Yankee said they have doubled and almost tripled some of their categories. She said they are getting twice as many applicants as they have in previous years. According to Yankee, for Artist Alley alone, the waitlist is 200 to 300 artists long. “So if people want to be part of our convention, they need to apply early,” Burland advised. For more information or to purchase tickets, autographs, and photos, visit www. MotorCityComicCon.com. Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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Shelby Gardeners Club: Presentation about monarch butterflies, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 873-3782
MAY 13
Perennial plant exchange: Also sale of gardening books and complimentary coffee and doughnut holes, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org Kids yoga: For ages 3-7, 11 a.m.-noon, Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, registration required, (586) 226-5083, cmpl.org
MAY 13-14
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
MAY 15
SCAMS presentation: For seniors in Macomb County, 2 p.m., Dole Manor, 42700 Colchester St. in Clinton Township, prosecutorlucido@macombgov.org, (586) 469-5350
MAY 16
Adoption and foster care program: 7-8:30 p.m., St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Road in Shelby Township, laura@stkieran.org
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United Shore Professional Baseball League: Opening weekend includes fireworks May 19, Italian Heritage Night May 20 and dog-friendly day May 21, Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, uspbl.com RaP7: Baseball-cricket hybrid, informational meeting and exhibition game at 3 p.m., tournament to be held June 17, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (586) 731-0300
MAY 21
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 Belgian American Association Band: Spring concert at 4:30 p.m. (doors at 4 p.m.), buffet dinner and beverages to follow, Zuccaro’s Banquets & Catering, 46601 Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield Township, belgianband@gmail.com
MAY 24
Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - North Branch, 54100 Broughton Road in Macomb Township, registration required, (586) 226-5082, cmpl.org
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SCAMS presentation: For seniors in Macomb County, 11 a.m., Dole Manor, Waltonwood Lakeside, 14750 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, prosecutorlucido@ macombgov.org, (586) 469-5350
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Packards & Pints: Featuring beer, wine, cocktails, cars and tours, 7-10 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www. packardsandpints.com
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Cars ‘R’ Stars: Car Show and swap meet, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/ cars-r-stars
Summer concert series 7–8:30 p.m. Fridays at Eastwood Beach at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township June 9: Weekend Comeback (party) June 23: The Ashley Lynn Experience (country with a twist) June 30: Macomb Symphony Orchestra w/ 338th Army Band, also fireworks at dusk July 7: Stone Blossoms (classic rock) July 21: Persuasion (party) June 25: The Firewalkers (vintage rock, R&B) Aug. 18: Dave Hamilton Band (rock, funk and pop) Source: www.metroparks.com/concerts
JUNE 24
‘Bag Childhood Cancer’: Cornhole event hosted by charity 13Forever, local radio and TV personalities scheduled to play, 2-7 p.m., Great Shots Backyard Bar Continued on page 27A
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Shelby Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays May 20-Oct. 14, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, ShelbyFarmersMarket.org
& Games, 36901 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, 13forever.org/events Tons O’ Trucks & Wheeled Wonders: More than 40 vehicles on display, inflatables, face painting, train rides, refreshments, giveaways and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Seneca Middle School, park at Dakota High School, both near 21 Mile and Heydenreich roads in Macomb Township, macomb-mi.gov/469/Tons-OTrucks
ONGOING
Monthly book discussions: 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., call (586) 739-7414 regarding cancelations of events Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meetings 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook. com/shelbytownshipart
Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month, Shelby Township Community Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com Teen hangout: For grades 7-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. most Wednesdays until May 31, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., call (586) 739-7414 regarding cancelations of events
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HE W T F O E M I R C K• E E W E H T F O RIME C • K NEWSWORTHY E E W E OF TH INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS
A parade of dumpster fires
Vehicle stolen
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.
Car chase stopped
Larcenies from vehicles under investigation
bers 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.
Police respond to screaming, items smashed
Vehicle break-in reported
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. 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
GROSSE POINTE CITY — A woman is being sought by police after she allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill to make a purchase at a business in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue April 18. The investigation was ongoing.
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect or suspects are said to have stolen a 2012 Chrysler 300 from the Ascension St. John Hospital parking lot in the 19200 block of Mack Avenue sometime between the hours of 6:45 p.m. April 20 and 7 a.m. April 21. The vehicle was locked at the time.
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.
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-
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.
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2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LS Y S ENTR
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2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT
21,388
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2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LS G SEATIN W O R D 3R
21,488
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33,388
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27,388
$
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2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE RS
27,488
34,388
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STK# C23942
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32,988
32,888
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$
2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE PREMIER !
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T E STAR REMOT
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D LOADE
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STK# C24337
$
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26,988
$
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• HEATED SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE • 17K MILES
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$
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STK# C23900
REMOT
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2019 CHEVROLET BLAZER 2LT
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$
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$
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42,188
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