5/22/24 Warren Weekly

FALLEN GIs REMEMBERED

AN OCEAN AWAY

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Each time Bart van der Sterren visits the Netherlands American Cemetery, he places a bouquet of fresh flowers at the Wall of the Missing.

The heartfelt gesture honors the memory of U.S. soldier Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe, a Detroit native who went missing in November 1944 during World War II. His remains have never been found.

DETROIT SOLDIER’S REMAINS STILL MISSING

Van der Sterren, a resident of Schinveld, Netherlands, is among many volunteers who have adopted American GIs buried at the cemetery, located in the European town of Margraten, Netherlands.

Approximately 8,300 U.S. military service members killed in combat during Operation Market Garden and the Allied push into Nazi Germany are laid to rest there. Also remembered are the 1,700 soldiers whose names are listed on the Wall

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Fouts refutes campaign complaint by Hazel Park city manager

FORMER WARREN MAYOR’S AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY FOR STATE HOUSE RACE IS INVALID, KLOBUCHER CLAIMS

BY GENA JOHNSON AND ANDY KOZLOWSKI gjohnson@candgnews.com akozlowski@candgnews.com

WARREN/HAZEL PARK — James Fouts, the former mayor of Warren now running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, has responded to a complaint made to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. The complaint was filed by Edward Klobucher, the city manager of Hazel Park. Klobucher claims that Fouts’ affidavit of identity is invalid and should disqualify him from the race.

Fouts is challenging Democratic state Rep. Mike McFall, who currently

See FOUTS on page 6A

TOP: Detroit native Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe, who has been missing in action since November 1944, is among the U.S. soldiers remembered at the Netherlands American Cemetery. ABOVE: The Netherlands American Cemetery was built on land where the U.S. 30th Infantry Division liberated the Dutch citizens in September 1944. RIGHT: Bart van der Sterren, a resident of Schinveld, Netherlands, has adopted two soldiers, including Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe, of Detroit. Pictured here van der Sterren stands below Wolfe’s name at the Wall of the Missing.

Photo provided by Bart van der Sterren

Photo provided by Susan Miller

Photo by Brian Louwers

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Former Warren City Councilman Eddie Kabacinski is facing a felony charge for carrying a concealed weapon without a license after a

Former councilman faces felony gun charge

traffic stop on April 28.

Kabacinski, 50, was arraigned in the 37th District Court before Judge Suzanne Faunce on May 2. The charge is a felony punishable up to five years in prison.

According to a press release from the Warren Po-

BANDING TOGETHER

PICKING THE RIGHT TEMPO WITH GREGG BISSONETTE

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — Abby Road led to the Warren Mott High School auditorium on May 9.

With drumsticks flying, Gregg Bissonette — a drummer with Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band — performed a concert at his alma mater.

Bissonette, who graduated from Mott in 1977, played several songs with a band of students in a concert open to the public. The Warren Mott Band Club sponsored the event, and donations were accepted for entry.

The students practiced just a few hours with Bissonette before show time. Warren Mott Band Director Erik Miller, who met Bissonette in 2017 at a reunion, invited him to visit the students.

The evening began with selections from the Warren Mott Marauder Big Band. The show continued with an entertaining performance from the Warren Consolidated Schools Jazz All-Stars, featuring students on various instruments from Warren Mott, Cousino and Sterling Heights high schools.

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lice Department, Kabacinski was pulled over for an expired license plate and a cracked windshield. The plates on the Dodge van he was driving reportedly expired in October 2019.

Once police made contact with Kabacinski,

Kabacinski See KABACINSKI on page 26A

BELOW: Gregg Bissonette, a 1977 Mott High School graduate who plays with Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, performs a demonstration during a drum clinic May 9 at Warren Mott High School. LEFT: A number of Warren Consolidated Schools band students listen to Bissonette, who has played drums for countless acts, including the Beatles’ Ringo Starr and David Lee Roth.

Photos by Erin Sanchez

Giving the Red, White and Blue its proper rest

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CENTER LINE — When American flags become worn and tattered after being used for so long, there is a proper way to lay them to rest.

The Center Line High School Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps did just that when they held a flag retirement ceremony April 22 on the school grounds.

Since the Center Line Public Schools fifth grade students from the district’s elementary schools have studied careers in public service this year, they were invited to participate in the event.

The JROTC students led the ceremony to retire several flags. According to the cadets, there is a dignified way to retire Old Glory. Several of the school’s fire academy students as well as instructors David McGee and David Watts were on site to help out and douse out the flames.

“Today, we honor the symbol of our American freedom,” JROTC Cadet Capt. Noran Al Saedi said. “As long as Americans cherish liberty more than life itself, the Stars and Stripes shall continue to be the enduring banner of the United States of America. Look at her with renewed allegiance, honor, respect.”

As the ceremony got underway, band student Faith Jolin played taps on the trumpet.

“I think it’s nice we’re doing this and to have the kids involved so they can witness it,” the high school junior said.

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BELOW: On April 22, the Center Line High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps held a flag retirement ceremony on the school grounds.

LEFT: Crothers Elementary fifth graders Chris Simmons, left, and JC Garriott, right, prepare to retire a flag.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Fouts

serves in District 8, representing the cities of Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Highland Park, part of Ferndale and part of Detroit. Both are running in the Democratic primary for the new District 14, which will cover the cities of Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Center Line and part of Warren.

“This was clearly a frivolous complaint. And it’s going nowhere, and I will be on the ballot,” Fouts said. “Why is everybody afraid to let me stay on the ballot? First it was the council, then it was the court, and now it’s Mr. McFall.”

Fouts is referring to the Warren City Council, which filed a lawsuit when Fouts wanted to run for an unprecedented fifth term. Warren’s city charter states the position of mayor is limited to the greater of three terms, or 12 years.

Although Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia ruled Fouts could run for another term because the language on the ballot was not clear, and the information about term limits did not appear in the location where voters mark the ballot, the ruling was overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals, and limited Fouts from running again as mayor.

As for the complaint by Klobucher, the issue is Fouts’ signature on the affidavit of identity. Is the date on the document April 16, or April 19? A date of April 19 would mean Fouts signed in front of a notary. A date of April 16 would mean Fouts did not sign the affidavit in front of the notary, and it was notarized later. In order to appear on the ballot, the document must be signed by all candidates, and notarized in the presence of a notary before the filing deadline.

“Let’s just have a fair election, and not hide behind shills to do your dirty work for you,” Fouts said, suggesting that McFall and Klobucher are conspiring against him. “It’s clear that he (Klobucher) worked with Mr. McFall. The council hires and fires the city manager. So he is close with Mr. McFall.”

Fouts said that if he’s found ineligible, it will be an automatic win for McFall.

“If I’m taken off the ballot, the voters don’t have a choice. He’s (McFall) unopposed,” Fouts said. “This is a heavily democratic district.”

Klobucher was quick to dismiss the notion that his complaint is politically motivated in favor of his former boss. Prior to his election to the state House in 2022, McFall served as mayor pro tem on the Hazel Park City Council while Klobucher was the city manager.

“(Fouts) can try to characterize it any way he wishes. But again, the question that

needs to be answered here is whether the affidavit was materially defective or not, plain and pure and simple,” Klobucher said. “He’s accused me of being malicious, but there is no malicious intent here. We have candidates that Oakland County has removed in the past because they filed defective affidavits of identity. No one is above the law, so it’s up to (Fouts) to make his case now.”

McFall said he doesn’t want to get involved in drama.

“I’m just focused on serving the people of my district,” McFall said.

He added, “And I’m hoping I will be afforded the opportunity to continue serving the people and bringing resources back to our district.”

In a statement, Fouts’ attorney Jack Dolan said Klobucher’s complaint is baseless.

“The assertion that Mr. Fouts signed his affidavit (April 16) outside the presence of the notary, who then later notarized on the 19th, is completely without merit,” Dolan stated. “This also appears to be malicious, as no attempt to contact the notary by the accuser has occurred. The accuser is misidentifying a ‘9’ as a ‘6’ on the form.”

Dolan noted that the ‘9’ on the form is a partial circle with a short stem on the right side.

He also had verification of Fouts’ digital appointment card, which stated “Friday, April 19, 2024, 11:30 a.m. (with the) Bureau of Elections.”

In addition, Dolan contacted the State Board of Canvassers with an email from the notary, David Foster, in which Foster states that Fouts’ signature was notarized April 19. The email also includes a picture of the notary with Fouts, where Fouts is reading the document.

In an email from Foster to Dolan, Foster stated, “I served as the notary, and the candidate James Fouts signed the affidavit of identity in front of me. This all occurred on April 19, 2024. In the photo that was taken of this process on April 19, I am the individual in the blue shirt for identification purposes.”

Fouts is also concerned that the state didn’t notify him about the complaint in a timely manner. The complaint with Klobucher’s signature was dated April 30. According to Fouts, the envelope with the complaint inside was postmarked May 7, and he received it in the mail May 9. In the letter, he was instructed to respond by May 8.

“I think there needs to be better procedures regarding notification and your right to know,” Fouts said. “That’s pretty late.”

In an email to Dolan from the Bureau of Elections, regulatory manager Adam Fracassi stated, “I am not sure what happened with the mail, but we put it in the mail on May 2.”

Dolan added, “The state said (Fouts’) response to the complaint would be accepted.”

Klobucher, for his part, said that it’s only fair to point out what he feels is a clear discrepancy in the affidavit that was filed.

“Look, this just is what it is. You look at the affidavit, and it clearly looks like the dates don’t match between his signature and the notary’s signature. Also, he clearly failed to properly identify the county in which he ran before. Obviously, Warren is not a county,” Klobucher said. “Other people have been removed from the ballot for filing affidavits that were inaccurate or improper. And

his status (as the well-known former mayor of Warren) is irrelevant.

“The question that the state will take into consideration is whether the affidavit was filed properly or not properly,” he continued. “And certainly, given the fact that it appears from looking at it that the dates don’t match up, well, that is a matter that will have to be determined by the state.”

Reached for comment on this story, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of State declined to comment on the matter pending the completion of the review process and a final determination by the Bureau of Elections.

In this photo provided by attorney Jack Dolan, Fouts looks over the document in front of Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections employee and notary David Foster, in the blue shirt.

Photo provided by Jack Dolan

LEFT: Warren Mott freshman

pitch.

ABOVE: Warren

Confidence has Marauders softball returning program to its roots

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

WARREN — As Warren Mott softball head coach Jim Carlisle entered his second year in the dugout, he couldn’t help but notice a particular dynamic his 2024 team carried.

Coming off a 4-20 season and placing last in the Macomb Area Conference Gold for the second year in a row, Mott’s roster could use a senior or two to help shape the team and create a leadership presence for younger players to lean on.

Instead, Carlisle was handed his youngest roster ever in his 33 years of coaching, featuring six juniors, six sophomores, and two freshmen — but no seniors.

That meant the juniors had to become leaders and the sophomores had to grow up quickly, and junior shortstop Addison Brown is someone Carlisle is leaning on to be a coach on the field.

“Coach instills confidence in us,” Brown said. “The first two years, we were a young team, so everyone was like, ‘Oh, we’re playing varsity.’” It’s a scary thing to go from eighth grade to being a freshman on varsity. He talks us through things and instills that confidence in us.”

A team captain, Brown has been a consistent contributor for Mott softball. She’s seen the trials and tribulations of a softball program that went 2-26 in 2022 and then endured another underwhelming season.

Brown has been through the motions and understands what varsity softball looks like and what it takes to be a better ballplayer.

With her experience and her talent, Brown at the shortstop position is what brings a sense of comfort to the rest of the team.

“She’s a tremendous presence on the field,” Carlisle said. “She has a calming effect on the kids. When Addy is out there, we’re good.”

Then there are players like freshman Sharon Becroft, the ace of the rotation already in her first year of varsity. Becroft handles the bulk of the innings for the Marauders and has looked nearly untouchable in the circle.

“She’s a freshman that throws like a senior,” Carlisle said. “You can’t rattle her. She can get rocked for eight hits and you would never know. She gave up two home runs against Center Line and then gave up only four hits the rest of the game. She’s just very, very mentally tough.”

Becroft has plenty of help behind her with juniors Allison Phillips (CF) and Payton Ramsey (LF/RF) controlling the outfield with sophomore team captain Kendra Koski playing the hot corner at third base and junior Megan Melnyk behind the plate.

Junior team captain Zainab Sobh, sophomore Aubrie Vojnov, and sophomore Tyla Thomas have also contributed innings

Sharon Becroft delivers a

Mott head coach

Jim Carlisle talks to his team.

Photos by Donna Dalziel

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DIA SEEKS APPLICANTS

FOR DAY OF THE DEAD EXHIBIT

DETROIT — The Detroit Institute of Arts, in partnership with the Mexican Consulate in Detroit, the Southwest Detroit Business Association, and the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation, is seeking submissions for its 12th annual “Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos” exhibition.

Community members are invited to design and propose altars, known as ofrendas, to honor the memory of departed loved ones. The proposals should express clear intent, embody artistic and creative merit, and resonate with the traditional values associated with Día de Muertos.

An ofrenda is an altar that is presented Nov. 1-2, and sometimes on Oct. 31, to observe the Day of the Dead holiday, which is known as el Día de los Muertos in Spanish. It coincides with the Catholic observances

of All Saints Day Nov. 1 and All Souls Day Nov. 2.

Proposals are due by May 24. Forms are available on the DIA’s website at dia.org. Click on “Events & Exhibitions” and then go to the “upcoming” exhibit heading. The application includes information and a list of required materials, available in both English and Spanish. The exhibit is scheduled to open Sept. 28, 2024, and close Nov. 3. Each selected artist or group will be provided a stipend of $500 to support their participation.

REPTARIUM: BRING THE ZOO TO YOU PROGRAM

WARREN — If turtles, lizards, and snakes are your thing, this is the presentation for you. Children will learn about different types of reptiles and enjoy an interactive experience. The presentation is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, in the City Hall conference room at the Warren Civic Center Library, east of Van Dyke Avenue and north of 12 Mile Road. The event is free.Register online or by calling (586) 751-0770.

Fire at a Warren condo complex leaves one man dead

WARREN — Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 1:32 p.m. on May 4 to the Bear Creek Condominium in the 8000 block of Willow Court after a caller reported seeing smoke from two of the units and hearing smoke alarms.

Fire crews reportedly arrived within four minutes and made entry into both condos. In one of the units, firefighters found an unconscious adult male sitting in a chair in the living room. The male was removed from the residence and CPR was administered on the front lawn, according to a press release from Mayor Lori Stone’s office. Firefighters transported the male patient to Ascension Macomb Hospital where emergency staff continued working on him but later pronounced the male deceased, according to the written statement.

Hospital staff advised fire investigators that it is possible the deceased suffered a medical emergency prior to the fire, according to the mayor’s office. Investigators will confer with the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will provide more information after an autopsy is completed.

At this point in the investigation, it does not appear to be arson, the release stated. Smoke and water damaged both condos. The unit where the fire originated also had fire damage. There were no other injuries to the public or Warren firefighters, according to the mayor’s communications team.

Fouts pays $1,500 in fines related to 2023 speech

WARREN — Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts was fined $1,500 for violating the Michigan Campaign Finance Act when he endorsed candidates at his State of the City address at Andiamo Banquet and Event Center in June 2023. Portions of the speech were later aired on TV Warren.

According to the Warren City Council, which authorized the complaint, Fouts allowed 12 minutes of video where he endorsed candidates, engaged in “name calling” and “negative campaigning” to air on TV Warren, a government-funded television station.

“We were not aware that this was any kind of technical violation, that’s why we had it at Andiamo’s,” Fouts said.

When Fouts became aware of the violations, he said his communications director removed the endorsement portion from the replay on TV Warren. The video aired for about two weeks. Through his attorney, Jack Dolan, Fouts was informed fines were levied and they were paid in early April, Fouts said.

“I paid (for) it with my own money. We had an amicable settlement,” Fouts said. “A month and a half later they decide to make it an issue.”

Warren City Council Secretary Mindy Moore sees it differently.

“These fines are not a deterrent to Jim Fouts. He is a repeat offender. We need tougher laws against politicians that misuse public resources.” Moore said.

She added, “I am disappointed that the Secretary of State did not seek more penalties. He gets to pay a fine and move on for something that has landed others in jail.”

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of the Missing, including Wolfe’s. The cemetery was built on land where the U.S. Army’s 30th Infantry Division liberated Dutch citizens in September 1944.

Rows of crosses — each etched with a deceased soldier’s name, rank, unit, hometown and date of death — line the cemetery’s open fields. Each headstone, along with displayed flags of America and the Netherlands, pay tribute to the U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Dutch people constructed the cemetery to show their gratitude to the U.S. troops who liberated their country during wartime. The cemetery officially opened July 7, 1960.

“It is important that people around the world, especially America, read that these young heroes did not die in vain, but for our freedom more than over 78 years ago,” van der Sterren, a World War II buff, said via email.

Through the Margraten Adoption Graves Foundation, volunteers can adopt an American soldier. Currently, all the graves and names of the Wall of the Missing have been adopted. Because so many people want to pay tribute to the soldiers, sometimes there is a waiting list to adopt. Volunteers bring flowers to remember the service members and also conduct research on their own to learn more about their lives. Van der Sterren said a visitors center was built recently, which he described as “beautiful” and “worth a visit.”

Van der Sterren, 58, who speaks Dutch, German and English, lives about 40 minutes from the cemetery. He visits it four times a year. Each year, a ceremony in honor of the U.S. Memorial Day is held. This year’s event is scheduled for May 26, one day before the official holiday.

This past winter, van der Sterren contacted C & G Newspapers after an article appeared in the Eastsider about someone with a last name that is similar to a soldier buried at the cemetery. He wanted to know if there was a connection, but there wasn’t. However, there was a local tie from across the Atlantic Ocean because one of the soldiers van der Sterren adopted — Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe — hailed from Detroit. In an email interview, van der Sterren shared details about the service member and the efforts to find his remains, which so far have been unsuccessful.

Wolfe, born in 1913, was a technical sergeant with the 28th Infantry Division, 109th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion Company A. He was last seen Nov. 17, 1944, in a forest near the town of Hürtgen,

Germany. He is still listed as missing in action.

Going through the proper procedures, van der Sterren obtained Wolfe’s Individual Deceased Personnel File. Inside the file was a map the captain of Wolfe’s troop drew, indicating his last known whereabouts. It is highly suspected that Wolfe lost his life near the village of Hürtgen, southeast of Aachen, Germany.

Wolfe, 31, “died in his own foxhole during combat. Due to the rapid advance of the Germans, Wolfe and others were buried quickly on the spot,” according to van der Sterren’s research. “At the end of the Second World War, there was heavy fighting here, a battle that was given the name ‘death factory.’ The conditions in this period were extremely miserable due to violent enemy artillery fire that sowed death and destruction.”

With the help of various organizations, including the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, van der Sterren tried to find the missing soldier through aerial photographs, metal detectors and groundpenetrating radar.

“After a week of digging in Hürtgen (in 2018) and finding several hidden foxholes containing ammunition, bullets, mortars, hand grenades and personal military items, we were unable to find Cliffe H. Wolfe,” van der Sterren said.

‘I think it’s so nice to have Cliffe’s memory being honored.’

Wolfe’s family members, including nieces Susan (Wolfe) Miller and Nancy (Wolfe) Jordan, found out about the cemetery through van der Sterren. Their dad (Wolfe’s older brother) was Charles Wolfe, who served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, Charles, his wife Margaret and their daughters lived in Detroit for many years. At one time, Charles served as Detroit Public Schools superintendent. He died in 1990.

Nancy was a toddler when Wolfe went missing and Miller was born in 1947, after the war. When Miller found out about the Netherlands American Cemetery, she put together a book of photos and essays about her uncle for van der Sterren. Although Miller has not visited the cemetery, she stays in touch with van der Sterren.

“I think it’s absolutely wonderful the Dutch people have honored the soldiers all these years. I think it’s so nice to have Cliffe’s memory being honored,” said Miller, who now resides in Rochester, New York. “It was such a lovely thing to know the Dutch country was taking care of our uncle who

has never been found, but are honoring his sacrifice.”

Although Miller never knew her uncle, she felt his presence through the many stories her father and grandparents told. He was an educator at the Merrill-Palmer Institute in Detroit when he joined the Army in early 1942.

“Cliffe sounded like a lovely person,” she said. “I had a lot of pictures of my dad and Cliffe growing up. He was tall and lanky and very handsome.”

Before the Wolfe brothers left for combat, their parents — Miller’s grandparents — moved to a cottage in Rondeau Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada. At Wolfe’s request, his parents lit a lamp every evening at the cottage in the front window until the boys came home.

Wolfe attended Northwestern High School in Detroit and after graduation en-

rolled at Wayne State University, when it was called Wayne University. According to information Miller obtained from her sister, who lives in Maryland, Wolfe was in a longterm relationship with a young woman in Detroit when he left for the military.

Miller said her uncle had an interest in the Appalachian Mountains and its people. He even built a cabin nestled in Berea, Kentucky. Miller, too, sensed the pain his loss brought to the family.

“The sadness of Cliffe’s death really hung over my childhood,” she said.

‘Now it’s war time.’

As a keepsake, Miller still has the letters Wolfe wrote to his parents while overseas.

“He was a beautiful writer,” Miller said. “His expressiveness was beautiful.”

In one written correspondence dated

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A variance request has been made by Shaba Holdings, LLC for the purpose of requesting the following variances for 24805 Van Dyke Highway.

1. Allow zero parking lot trees. Section 805(E)(1) requires one (1) parking lot tree.

2. Allow no screening of a rolling dumpster as required per Section 815.

3. Allow the counting of fve (5) on-street parking spaces on Coolidge Avenue to meet the parking requirement for 24805 Van Dyke .

A Public Hearing shall be held before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Center Line Municipal Building, 7070 E. 10 Mile Rd., Center Line, MI 48015. Written comments may be fled with the City Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the public hearing date.

This notice is in accordance with the Municipal Planning Act 33 of 2008.

Published in Warren Weekly 05/22/2024

Dennis Champine City Manager/Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been scheduled and will be conducted by the Board of Trustees of the Center Line Police and Fire Retirement System on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the City of Center Line Municipal Building, 7070 E. Ten Mile Rd., Center Line, to consider the fscal year 2024 Retirement System budget. A copy of the proposed budget is available at the Center Line Municipal Building for public inspection.

Center Line Police and Fire Retirement System Fund

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City Council maintains oversight with administration’s spending

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — At the April 23 Warren City Council meeting, its members voted unanimously to override the mayor’s veto and move forward with a $50,000 cap on any emergency purchases made by the administration without first getting the council’s approval.

According to Warren City Council Secretary Mindy Moore, $50,000 is just a threshold. If more money is needed for an emergency purchase, that can be proposed, and then the City Council can meet in a timely manner and decide whether to approve the expenditure.

Mayor Lori Stone presented her position from the perspective of a Warren resident during the audience participation portion of the council meeting and then stayed for the entire meeting.

“As a resident and taxpayer, I depend on city services,” Stone said. “I recognize the mayor is responsible for ensuring the day-today operations of our city. It is important the mayor have access to emergency purchasing as laid out in the charter.”

The mayor said, “Emergency is defined as more than a disaster or public crisis. It is the inability to provide those services they (mayors) are tasked with daily.”

The emergency purchasing ordinance was framed to deliver continuity of services, transparency to the council and the public, and to provide checks and balances, Stone said.

“The mayor is responsible to ensure services are delivered,” Stone said. She then cited examples of emergencies that cost more than $50,000. The most recent example was in November 2023 when a hearth collapsed at the wastewater treatment plant, taking the operation offline and preventing the sludge from being incinerated into ash. This was an expected cost of $700,000, according to the mayor.

“The amount necessary to respond (to the waste treatment incident) is far above the arbitrary amount of the council’s amended ordinance,” Stone said.

She also cited other examples from 2017 including a library flood, property damage and an incinerator repair that ranged from $80,000 to more than $90,000.

Moore replied that the City Council met and approved the expenditure of $700,000 for the wastewater treatment plant and that the other examples cited by Stone were not emergencies.

“The new ordinance amendment would not have prevented that expenditure

($700,000) from being approved in a timely manner,” Moore said.

The amendment further defines what constitutes an emergency, according to the courts.

In the past, according to Moore, emergencies were declared to purchase mulch, an ice rink, a private academy to train cadets and recently, there was a miscommunication about recyclables.

“This amendment tightens up the definition of emergency to prevent these no-bid contracts to outside vendors and maintain council oversight,” Moore said. “In a true

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The stars and stripes were disassembled by color and the grommets removed. McGee used scissors to help the students properly deconstruct the flags and place them in a secured fire pit. Following formal deconstruction, the flags were ceremoniously burned according to specific protocols.

“To disassemble the flag, we open the flag. We’re going to remove the union from the flag. The union is the field of blue with white stars,” McGee said. “It will be burned as one individual piece representing that the United States and the 50 states is undivided and should never be separated. The union stays together.”

Crothers fifth graders JC Garriott and Chris Simmons had the opportunity to carry some of the flags over to the fire pit.

“It’s really cool I get to retire something that represents our state and country,” Simmons said.

“I’m so excited I got to be a part of this,” Garriott said. “I got to help retire a flag. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Although not a JROTC member, senior Paige White, who is in the school’s

choir, was asked to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the ceremony. She has performed the national anthem at many football and basketball games this year.

“It’s a special moment to me that I get to sing this beautiful song,” she said.

Retired military servicemembers Horace Pruitt and John Hamilton instruct the JROTC battalion at Center Line High School.

“It’s a student-run program, and it’s set up like the military,” said Pruitt, adding the mission of the JROTC class is to “motivate young people to become better citizens.”

“We’re already citizens but they can be better. They know how to communicate and how to conduct themselves,” Pruitt said. “They learn about the government system, to obey laws and the rules of the land.”

Executive Officer Neviah Rodgers, a senior, said being in JROTC has brought her “out of my shell.” She even has plans to enlist in the National Guard.

Following the flag retirement ceremony, the fifth grade students played a variety of outdoor games organized by the high school students.

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

ABOVE: A group of Center Line High School JROTC cadets properly disassemble an American flag during the ceremony April 22.

LEFT: Center Line High School firefighting instructor David McGee helps the students properly deconstruct the flags.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Community Choice Foundation continues to ‘Give Big’ with scholarship awards

A credit union is more than a fnancial institution. It’s a community pillar, a job of which is to add strength to the lives of its individual members and the community as a whole.

Founded in 2008 in the grip of the Great Recession, Community Choice Credit Union’s Community Choice Foundation Scholarship Program has awarded a total of $1.6 million in scholarships to 346 recipients over the 15-year life of the program.

“We are one of the largest credit union scholarship programs nationally,” said Kevin McAlpine, CFRE, the foundation’s executive director.

“Currently, we award scholarships to graduating high school seniors, people going into the skilled trades and those continuing their education.”

Tis year, 25 scholars received awards out of a feld of more than 2,500 applicants. A total of $100,000 is awarded annually.

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ways Community Choice Credit Union gives back through the generosity of its members and team members. Other opportunities to “Give Big” include seven Backto-School Bashes at our Hillsdale, Jackson, Livonia, Muskegon - Harvey Street, Roseville, Warren & Wyandotte member centers, where more than 3,200 backpacks will be provided for local students heading

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Dec. 7, 1942 — exactly one year after the Pearl Harbor attack — Wolfe wrote to his parents about the memories he had of opening presents on Christmas Day, including the year the family got its first-ever Victrola.

“Playing that grand music, we were so thrilled,” he wrote, according to Miller. “Now it’s war time. It’s hard to look into the immediate future.”

In another letter entrusted to the keeping of his chaplain, Wolfe wrote, “Dear Mother and Pop: This may reach you if anything happens to me. I hope and pray that when all of this horrible war is over, I’ll be coming home to you. But ahead of me lies a great deal of danger and life is not very highly valued.

“We will be going into a tremendous battle soon and we all know that many will not live through it. If this should reach you because I’ll not be home, you’ll know, my dears, that my love for you continues eternally in whatever place in the universal realm our Lord has chosen to lead me. I do love you so, Cliffe. “

After Wolfe went missing, the family connected with a liaison officer in an attempt to locate his remains.

“My grandmother wrote 75 to 100 letters from 1945-52,” Miller said. “The military looked so hard for Cliffe and the other soldiers. We know they searched and searched and searched.”

After speaking with the DPAA, there could be another attempt next year to locate Wolfe.

“Hopefully in 2025 another search for

his remains will take place together with the DPAA and he will be found,” van der Sterren said. “In letters to his mother during the war, he wrote that if he died during the war, he would like to be buried in his hometown.”

Along with Wolfe, van der Sterren, who is married and has two grown sons, adopted another soldier named Hans Bermayr, who was killed in action Feb. 26, 1945. His hometown was Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Van der Sterren does not want the members of the U.S. armed forces at the Netherlands American Cemetery to ever be forgotten.

For more information on the Netherlands American Cemetery, visit abmc.gov/ Netherlands.

Photo provided by Susan Miller

Brothers Charles Wolfe, left, and Cliffe Hamilton Wolfe both served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Charles served in the Navy and his younger brother served in the Army.

WARREN MAN DIES AFTER HIT-AND-RUN CRASH

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — The suspect in a fatal hitand-run crash near 11 Mile and Hoover roads was arraigned in the 37th District Court before Judge Michael Chupa on May 9.

Savion Jones, 35, of Warren, was charged with one count of failing to stop at the scene of a crash resulting in death, a fiveyear felony.

The incident happened on May 4 at approximately 9:56 p.m. Warren police and fire crews were reportedly called to the scene and saw a 65-year-old male in the roadway suffering from life-threatening injuries. The Warren Fire Department transported the man to an area hospital where staff later reported the man had died.

Softball

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on the mound for Mott.

As effective as Mott has been on the field, the red-hot Marauders’ approach at the plate has been the driving force of its success. It all goes back to the confident mentality of each player, and other teams are seeing it when they have to face Mott’s lineup.

Melnyk has been everything you’d want out of a catcher at the plate, supplying power and driving in runs while sophomore Miley Xiong, Koski, Ramsey, and Becroft also have been consistent contributors.

Just when the opposing teams start to sit on their heels, players like Phillips and Vojnov execute their short game to perfection with well-timed bunts and the ability to swipe bags on the base path.

There’s just a different feeling in the air around Mott softball this year, and the players are feeding off it.

“There’s a new confidence and a new attitude that we know we can do this, and we know we can put up a good fight,” Koski said. “That’s just been a big change.”

Although the Marauders picked up only four wins last season, the record didn’t necessarily reflect what this team was capable of doing.

They were young, and one thing young teams struggle to do is finding ways to win and closing out games when they have the lead.

One-run losses were detrimental to Mott last season, but it also showed vast improvement to a group of girls desperately

The investigation revealed the man was walking northbound on Hoover when a black 2020 Dodge Ram struck him, according to a release from the Warren Police Department. The driver allegedly fled from the scene and parked at a nearby business after the crash.

Police reportedly found the vehicle parked and unoccupied at a Shelby Township storage facility. After making contact with the registered owner, it was confirmed the owner was out of state at the time of the incident. The investigation reportedly revealed that Jones was the likely driver of the Dodge Ram at the time of the crash. According to police, Jones later made statements to

hoping for some success.

Last season answered their call, and Carlisle said the attitude shifted for his team right after last season concluded.

“The kids could see it,” Carlisle said. “They could see the forest through the trees. They were really optimistic about this year. There was a lot of excitement, and it paid off.”

From beating teams they were getting mercied by in past years to catapulting to second in the league, it’s safe to say Mott is one of the most improved softball programs in Macomb County.

There’s still work to be done, and the team understands that, but they’re closing in on returning the Mott program to what it once was — a consistently successful program.

“This program was something before us, and we’re rebuilding it to what it was before,” Sobh said.

Maybe the young Marauders can even bring home a district championship in the process, which hasn’t been done since 2005.

“These kids weren’t even born,” Carlisle said. “It’s up on the banner and I told the kids, ‘That’s our goal right there.’” We want to win a district this year. I told them it would be a tremendous accomplishment because they weren’t even born.”

With a district containing Oak Park, Detroit Renaissance, and Ferndale, it’s certainly an obtainable goal.

They’re hungry, they’re motivated, and they’re ready to prove what they can do. More importantly, they’re all going to be back next year, so it’s time to start getting used to Mott being a consistent threat in the MAC.

investigators confirming his involvement in the incident.

Jones entered a “not guilty” plea at his arraignment. Chupa set bond at $200,000 cash or surety. If bond is posted, Jones is required to wear a GPS tether.

According to police, Jones has a previous felony fraud conviction and was charged as a habitual second offender.

At press time there was no attorney of record to contact for comment on behalf of Jones, according to court records.

Jones was in the Macomb County Jail ahead of a probable cause conference at 9:30 a.m. on May 23.

“A hit-and-run isn’t merely an accident; it’s a deliberate act of callousness,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a statement. “When a driver chooses to

“This year, we’ve all just become so much closer,” Sobh said. “Next year, we know we’re going to have each other. There’s already talk of, ‘Next year, we can do this to get better and work on this in the offseason.’”

flee instead of rendering aid, they are compounding their guilt with cowardice, leaving behind shattered lives.”

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

Jones

Spending

emergency, council can quickly approve any necessary expenditure in excess of $50,000.”

Council members must be given at least 18 hours’ notice before they can meet; however, in an emergency that can be waived, according to council members.

“As soon as we have a quorum, we can hold the meeting,” Moore said.

ter was originally written and said with cellphones, all council members have the ability to get in touch with each other in a moment’s notice.

Stone wrote a detailed letter to accompany her veto that addressed the timeliness of getting the emergency purchase approved, delivering services that residents expect and the “arbitrary cap” on emergency spending without council’s approval.

“I am disappointed,” Stone said about the override by council.

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Councilman Jonathan Lafferty noted how technology has evolved since the char-

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

SEC. 14-278 SHORT-TERM RENTALS

Sec. 14-278

Legislative purpose.

The City has determined that regulation of short-term rentals is necessary to establish a community standard for the integration of short-term rental units in the City to ensure health, safety, and welfare of visitors and residents. Towards that end, the City has determined that all persons or entities that desire to operate a short-term rental unit within the City must be issued a license pursuant to the requirements of this Section.

(a) Defnitions.

City means the City of Center Line.

Building Code means Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Center Line.

Dwelling unit means that term as it is defned in the Building Code.

Guest means a person renting lodging from a short-term rental host, or through a hosting platform on behalf of the short-term rental host for not more than 30 consecutive days, except for a person renting lodging as a Rental Prior to Closing, for which periods of rental shall be for not more than 90 days.

Host means a person engaged in providing a short-term rental unit for renumeration.

Hosting platform means a marketplace in any form or format which facilitates short-term rental units, through advertising, matchmaking, or any other means.

Permanent resident means the person(s) occupying a property as their principal residence.

Principal residence means the one dwelling unit where an owner of the property has their true, fxed, and permanent home to which, whenever absent, they intend to return and that shall continue as a principal residence until another principal residence is established.

Short-term rental unit means any dwelling unit that is rented wholly or partly for renumeration, for periods of not more than 30 consecutive days, as one of the following:

(1) Non-principal residence rental—an activity whereby the owner of a non-principal residence hosts guests, for remuneration, for periods of not more than 30 consecutive days.

(2) Principal residence whole house rental—an activity whereby the owner and permanent resident hosts guests in their principal residence, for remuneration, for not more than 30 consecutive days, while the principal residence is not occupied by the principal resident.

(3) Rental Prior to Closing—an activity whereby the owner of a principal or non-principal residence hosts guests in their short-term rental unit, when the owner has entered into a valid Purchase Agreement for the shortterm rental unit not more than 90 days prior to the frst date of the rental, and the rental is for not more than 90 consecutive days. The City may require the owner to produce the Purchase Agreement upon request.

(b) Short-term rental license and fee.

(1) The City shall only issue a short-term rental license for a short-term rental unit to the owner of the property.

(2) The City shall issue only 1 short-term rental license per dwelling unit.

(3) The application for a short-term rental license shall at a minimum include the following:

(i) Address of the short-term rental unit.

(ii) Type of dwelling unit (e.g., single-family home, apartment, condominium).

(iii) Type of short-term rental unit (non-principal residence rental, principal residence whole house rental).

(iv) Number of bedrooms available for rent and combined square footage of bedrooms.

(v) Maximum permitted occupancy pursuant to Sec. 14-266 of the Building Code, Minimum Standards.

(vi) The names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of the contact person responsible for the short-term rental unit. Contact information shall be updated with the city as necessary.

(viii) For non-principal residence rentals, the applicant shall submit a sworn statement that they are the owner of the property and the contact person listed on the application shall be within three hours’ travel time of the short-term rental unit during periods of rental, and they have attached the City’s Certifcate of Compliance for the short-term rental unit pursuant to Sec. 14-268 of the Building Code.

(ix) For principal residence whole house rentals, the applicant shall submit a sworn statement that they are the owner of the property, and the short-term rental unit is their true, fxed, and permanent home to which, whenever absent, they intend to return, and it shall continue as a principal residence until another principal residence is established. The applicant shall attach the City’s Certifcate of Compliance for the short-term rental unit pursuant to Sec. 14-268 of the Building Code.

(4) Applicant shall pay the fees described in this Ordinance; except that, if a prior license application has been submitted for the same address, and the application and license fees paid for the prior license, fees may be waived.

(5) The short-term rental license shall not be transferred or assigned to another person or address, nor shall the license authorize any person, other than the person named therein, to operate a short-term rental unit on the property.

(7) Any licensee shall complete the following each year within 30 days of the anniversary of the original issuance of the

license:

(i) A renewed application including the sworn statements and other information in this Section.

(ii) Submit the fees described in this Section.

(9) In addition to fees assessed in obtaining a Certifcate of Compliance, the applicant for the property shall be responsible for payment of (i) a nonrefundable application fee, (ii) a nonrefundable, renewable license fee, with the application fee and license fee amount to be determined by resolution of City Council, except as provided in subsection (b)(4) herein.

(8) The short-term rental license shall include the maximum number of occupants. In addition to the occupancy restrictions of Sec. 14-266, the maximum occupancy shall not exceed one occupant per 100 square feet of bedroom space.

(10) The City shall notify all property owners within 300 feet of the short-term rental unit of the issuance of the license, with the cost of said notifcation to be included in the application fee.

(c) Short-term rental unit requirements.

(1) With the exception of a Rental Prior to Closing as defned in section 14-278(a)(3), short-term rental units are prohibited unless the City has issued a short-term rental license for the unit. Periods of rental shall be for not more than 30 days, with the exception of Rentals Prior to Closing, for which periods of rental shall be for not more than 90 days.

(2) All applicable ordinances, including the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance, shall apply.

(3) Short-term rentals are permitted in the R-1, R-2, R-M, RM-1, B-1A, and B-1B districts only.

(4) No host shall advertise a short-term rental unit unless the advertisement includes the applicant’s short-term rental license number and the maximum occupancy permitted in the unit per the short-term rental license. Campers and tents to provide additional occupancy on the premises are not permitted.

(5) The short-term rental license and the Certifcate of Compliance, if applicable, shall be displayed conspicuously in the front window of the dwelling unit.

(6) The short-term rental unit host shall be responsible for all nuisance and enforcement complaints on the premises.

(7) The owner shall provide off-street parking on paved portions of the premises and not in the yard to accommodate all occupants’ vehicles, including motor vehicles and trailers.

(8) Rental of the dwelling shall be done in a manner that is consistent with the intent of a residential neighborhood.

(9) The appearance of the dwelling shall not confict with the residential character of the neighborhood and shall in no way detract from the general appearance of the neighborhood.

(10) Campfres shall be maintained in designated fre pits and comply with applicable fre codes.

(d) Inspection.

All short-term rental units, other than units being rented for the purpose of a Rental Prior to Closing as defned in 14-278(a) (3), must be issued a Certifcate of Occupancy pursuant to Sec. 14-268 of the Building Code.

(e) Prohibited acts and penalties.

(1) Prohibited acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(i) Violate any provision of this chapter or any condition of any license granted pursuant to this chapter.

(ii) Make any changes or allow any changes to be made in the operation of the short-term rental unit as represented in the license application, without frst notifying the city by amending the application.

(2) License revocation. The City reserves the right to suspend or revoke a license issued under this Section for any of the following reasons:

(i) A license holder is convicted of or found responsible for violating any provision of this Section.

(ii) A license application contains any misrepresentation or omission of any material fact, or false or misleading information, or the license applicant has provided the City with any other false or misleading information related to the short-term rental unit.

(iii) The short-term rental unit is operated or is operating in violation of the specifcations of the license application, any conditions of approval by the City, or any other applicable state or local law, rule, or regulation.

(iv) The short-term rental unit is found by the Building Department to create a public nuisance under Sec. 34-26 of the Code of Ordinances.

(3) Revocation not exclusive, penalty.

(i) Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to prohibit the City from imposing other penalties authorized by the Code of Ordinances, to fle a public nuisance lawsuit, or to take any other legal action authorized by law.

(ii) Any person who violates a provision of this Section shall be punished as provided by Sec. 1-13 of this Code.

Bissonette

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On stage, Bissonette — who plays a Dixon kit — got into the groove with the students with Maynard Ferguson’s “Coconut Champaign,” Buddy Rich’s “Nutville,” and the Average White Band’s “Pick Up the Pieces,” among others. Bissonette even drummed up the Marauder fight song for the crowd.

Earlier in the day, the music man connected with the high school students in a drum clinic, demonstrating different dynamics and styles. He caught the attention of 11th-grade student Laurence Frick, a percussionist in the marching and concert bands.

“I think this is probably one of the most incredible things I’ve seen in a hot second,” Frick said. “I really like the way he talks to people. I think he’s very charming and cool. I learned to get excited for drumming.”

Tenth grader Alyssa Sikorski also took notice.

“I’ve never been a fan of the kit drums until I saw him play. It opens up a whole new experience,” said Sikorski, a marching band and wind ensemble student. “He did a great job at keeping tempo.”

Alex Buckerfield, an 11th grader who has mastered several instruments including guitar, bass and drums, thought it was “amazing.”

“I think he’s insanely talented and smart,” Buckerfield said.

During his visit, Bissonette talked about the many opportunities he’s had, including playing music for the television show “Family Guy,” which brought back memories of sight reading during his Mott days.

“It’s a 100-piece orchestra at Fox (Studio) sound stage,” he told the students. “You have to read like we’re reading now, and it’s really pretty intense.”

After the clinic, the friendly Bissonette

took selfies with students and past classmates. He also caught up with former teachers, including Wildwood Elementary School Band Director Jim Ruffner.

“He’s one of the best students I’ve ever had,” Ruffner said. “He’s the only student I remember composing his own songs.”

Drum roll, please

Bissonette, who grew up on Shady Drive in Warren, spent most of his childhood practicing his drum set in the basement and finding any band he could join. Music was part of the family dynamic. He followed in the footsteps of his dad, Bud, also a drummer. His mom, Phyllis, played the piano and vibraphone. His brother, Matt, a ’79 Mott grad, played bass in Elton John’s band for many years and now is a member of REO Speedwagon. His sister, Kathy, a ’80 Mott grad, works in concert promotion in Los Angeles.

After he graduated from Mott, Bissonette moved to Denton, Texas, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in music education at North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas.

While he thought about teaching, Bissonette relocated to Los Angeles in the early 1980s to find his calling as a professional musician. Since then, he has stayed on top of the beat with various artists, including Maynard Ferguson’s Big Band, Gino Vannelli, the Electric Light Orchestra, Santana, the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Duran Duran, Don Henley, Rick Springfield, Joe Satriani, Linda Rondstat, Enrique Iglesias and Celine Dion.

In 1985, the skilled musician snared a job playing drums in David Lee Roth’s solo band after Roth left Van Halen. The stint lasted seven years. It was a dream come true 16 years ago when Starr invited him to join his All Starr Band: The Fab Four’s drummer had long been one of Bissonette’s idols.

“That’s the greatest gig I’ve ever done,”

the self-described “Beatles fanatic” said. “Ringo’s the nicest guy in the world. A super, caring, loving guy who loves to play.”

Bissonette said Starr, who is 83, is often asked why he’s still working.

“Why would I stop?” is the famed drummer’s response, according to Bissonette. “That’s what I do.”

While Bissonette honed his craft on the jazz greats and rock stars he listened to as a teen, he likes many artists who came in the last couple decades, including Lizzy McAlpine, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish and Snarky Puppy.

“I just love playing good songs because, to me, it’s about songs,” he said. “Great musicianship is wonderful, but it’s really about the songs. That’s why I love the

Beatles so much.”

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band has some upcoming tour dates in 2024, plus a residency this May and June at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. On stage, Bissonette and Starr play double drums during part of the show. Starr also takes over as frontman to sing several songs.

The band line-up constantly changes, and the current band includes Starr, Bissonnette, Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart and Edgar Winter. The band performs a setlist of Starr and Beatles songs, plus hits from the other musicians’ former bands, which include Toto, Men at Work, and the Edgar Winter Group.

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

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Music and entertainment abound at Te Reserve at Red Run

Senior independent Living Never Looked So Fun

Picture this: a perfect summer night in Michigan relaxing with friends while listening to your favorite tunes. If this sounds like an enjoyable evening, you need to visit Te Reserve at Red Run. Located in Madison Heights, Te Reserve will host its second annual concert series starting May 22. All concerts will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on a Wednesday evening and feature unique local celebrity musicians.

• May 22 — Elvis & Friends.

• June 19 — Vanessa Carr.

• July 17 — Rick & Dayna Lieder.

• Aug. 21 — Jef Cavataio.

• Sept. 18 — Te Soul Commission & Kathleen.

activities that

“Last year’s concerts were very enjoyable fun,” shared Georgia Forman, community member at Te Reserve at Red Run. “I love them, and I am looking forward to attending again this year.”

Along with music events, community members who live at Te Reserve at Red Run are treated to a variety of opportunities for entertainment and fun through its Trive Program. Te Reserve is known for being a modern, independent living community where people ages 55+ engage in enriching

align with their interests, such as fower arranging classes, outings to local events, educational programs, Cappuccino Clique, happy hour, poker tournaments, Drum Fit and more. “Te art studio also provides community members, and locals, a space to share their talents in painting, ceramics, jewelry design and creative writing — the sky’s the limit!” said Sheri Emery, executive director at Te Reserve.

To keep up with current events at Te Reserve, visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/ ReserveAtRedRun. Also, to RSVP for the concert series, or to fnd out more about living — and thriving — at Te Reserve at Red Run, call (248) 776-2000.

Roderick Campbell, painter & community member at Te Reserve at Red Run

Beautiful Dining Room Plenty of room for fun events

2024-25 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

Unlimited Openings for Grades K - 10

Eastpointe Community Schools is pleased to offer Schools of Choice openings for non-resident students who live in Macomb, Wayne, Oakland, St. Clair and Lapeer Counties.

Visit eastpointeschools.org for application and information. Completed applications must be submitted in person at the administration center or to the school of your choice (listed below), and will be accepted until September 6, 2024.

Crescentwood Elementary, Gr. K-2 14500 Crescentwood, (586) 533-3200

Forest Park Elementary, Gr. K-2 18361 Forest, (586) 533-3300

Bellview Elementary, Gr. 3-5 15800 Bell, (586) 533-3100

Pleasantview Elementary, Gr. 3-5 16501 Toepfer, (586) 533-3400

Eastpointe Middle School, Gr. 6-7 24701 Kelly Road, (586) 533-3600

Eastpointe Middle School, 8th Grade Academy 15501 Couzens, (586) 533-3700

Eastpointe High School, Gr. 9-10 15501 Couzens, (586) 533-3700

NEW PATIENT

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Do you own a vehicle with an interesting history?

Contact Staff Writer Maria Allard at allard@candgnews.com or at (586) 498-1045, and you could be featured in an upcoming Behind the Wheel. For more stories, visit candgnews.com/news/auto or use the QR code.

Dodge Super Bee 1970 creates a buzZ

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — If you were to dig into Mike Mazelis’ vehicle history, you’d find someone who, at one time, had an interest in off-road trucks.

“I was always going out into the mud and mud-bogging and things like that,” he said. “I was always breaking the truck. Every time I’d come back, I’d have to fix something new.”

Eventually, the Warren resident switched gears and found a new pastime: muscle cars. In 2008, while perusing Craigslist, Mazelis found out about a 1970 Dodge Super Bee for sale in Hazel Park. He decided to check out the car, but when he did, it didn’t look like much.

“It was just a shell. There’s nothing on it but wheels. There’s no interior, there’s no engine,” he said. “The engine, transmission and all these boxes were just next to the car.”

Even though he “didn’t have any tools or knowledge” of restoring the car, he purchased the vehicle anyway.

“Everybody’s like, ‘How are you going to do this?” Mazelis, 51, said. “‘How are you even going to put this car together?’”

Mazelis learned from friends, watched YouTube videos and did plenty of reading to learn how to build the Super Bee.

“I spent almost every day of two years to get the car on the road, learning as I went, buying tools as I went,” Mazelis said. “A lot of trial and error.”

He made the car his own, including the sublime green paint job and addition of comfortable seats.

“It’s got a five-speed manual transmission in there. It had an automatic before. I

When Warren resident Mike Mazelis found his 1970 Dodge Super Bee in 2008, “It was just a shell.” Mazelis created the Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club on social media. The club meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

Photos by Maria Allard

Super Bee

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added the wheels that I wanted. I added some suspension upgrades. That’s a custom hood that’s on there. It’s a steel hood with a fiberglass scoop,” he said. “I’m still modifying, adding parts, doing things to the car. People that have classic cars, they always say they’re never done because they’re always fixing things.”

One change Mazelis recently made was the engine.

“The car had a 440 six pack in it. That was getting pretty tiring,” Mazelis said. “I recently put a 512 cubic inch stroker engine in there, so it makes 650 horse (power). At least 600.”

Mazelis’ main goal was to drive the car as much as possible. During the summer, most Sundays are spent cruising Lake Shore Drive with his wife, Stacy; daughter Alaina, 15; and son Evan, 11. They’ll stop for lunch somewhere or grab an ice cream.

“It’s a special thing. It’s just quality time,” Mazelis said. “I like being able to share it with my family, driving around and going places.”

The eye-catching vehicle has been fea-

tured in many shows, including Detroit Autorama. The farthest trip he’s taken in the Super Bee was an 11-hour drive to Wisconsin for a car show.

Looking to connect with other car buffs, Mazelis created the Twisted Axle Car Club on Facebook and Instagram in 2013. At first, 30 people joined the group, and then 70 car enthusiasts came aboard. After a while, the pages went global as they reached car owners in Germany, Australia and Canada.

“Now it’s 50,000 people,” Mazelis said.

From that, Mazelis started the Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club on social media. He also has a presence on social media with Dynamic Detroit Mopars on Facebook.

“A lot of these people became my best friends. The car community’s just great, always trying to help each other out,” Mazelis said. “Metro Detroit is very diverse. You have all different kinds of cars, all cars that span decades. It’s just a very rich culture that we have here.”

The Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. All are welcome. Car enthusiasts are also encouraged to check out the website twistedaxlemotorsports.com.

Con-grad-ulations

RIGHT: On May 3, Macomb Community College celebrated its 110th commencement ceremony inside the Sports & Expo Center on the South Campus in Warren.

ABOVE: Graduates Kyra Jefferson, left, David Hendren, center, both of Chesterfield Township, and Robin Averitt, right, of Roseville, were the guest speakers for the evening. Faculty awarded approximately 1,300 associate degrees for the winter semester to about 550 graduates.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Kabacinski

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they noticed a pistol in a holster on his right hip. Kabacinski reportedly informed police he had the gun and allegedly claimed that he did not require a concealed pistol license due to his retired military status. Police said Kabacinski showed officers his Michigan driver’s license and a silver badge bearing the words “United States Army” and “Military Retired Police.” He also reportedly showed police an expired United States Army Reserve military identification card.

Officers also found ammunition for the gun, handcuffs and keys for the handcuffs on Kabacinski.

At the time of the traffic stop, police determined further investigation was needed to verify if Kabacinski was illegally carrying a concealed handgun. The legally registered loaded revolver was seized as evidence, the vehicle was impounded and Kabacinski was issued a civil infraction for expired plates and a cracked windshield. He was released at the scene, according to police.

The incident was assigned to a Warren detective for further investigation on April 29. On the same day, the file was presented to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for a charging decision, and one charge of carrying a concealed weapon without a license was authorized.

“We will prosecute those who choose to unlawfully carry weapons. Everyone, regardless of who they are, is held accountable for their actions,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido in a statement about the charge.

According to police, Kabacinski wore a full military uniform when he surrendered at the Warren Police Department on May 2. He was arraigned the same day. Faunce set Kabacinski’s bond at $5,000 cash or surety. According to court records, bail was posted on May 3.

Kabacinski did not have an attorney listed in court records at press time.

A probable cause conference was scheduled for 8:45 a.m. on May 16 before Chief Judge John Chmura in the 37th District Court.

Prior incidents

In September 2022, Kabacinski was sentenced to a year of probation after he pleaded no contest to a charge of disturbing the peace in Eastpointe. The case centered around allegations that Kabacinski handcuffed a counterdemonstrator at a rally in support of then-President Donald Trump in October 2020.

Kabacinski was originally charged with impersonating a public officer, a one-year misdemeanor, and assault and battery, a 93-day misdemeanor. Those charges were dropped as part of the plea agreement.

The charges stemmed from an incident on Oct. 14, 2020, when Kabacinski “took (a) female into custody” after she approached a group of Trump supporters at a rally in Eastpointe, according to a police report. The victim reportedly placed three Black Lives Matter stickers onto three Trump signs.

In Kabacinski’s statement to Eastpointe police, he said the woman produced a canister that resembled a chemical irritant. According to the woman’s statement, it was “silly string.”

At Kabacinski’s arraignment, an Eastpointe detective told the judge Kabacinski “used a pressure point tactic” on the victim’s hand and “then physically placed her in handcuffs.”

She allegedly remained in handcuffs until police arrived, with Kabacinski waiting next to her. When Kabacinski was questioned about being a police officer, he allegedly showed them a badge, the detective said at the arraignment.

Less than a month before that incident, Kabacinski faced fallout from his involvement in a minor clash between groups of demonstrators during a planned “march against racism” near 11 Mile and Hoover roads. The march, organized by Detroit Will Breathe and the South Warren Alliance for Radical Movement, was planned after a series of incidents that included racist graffiti and gunshots directed at the home of a Black family. Openly carrying a holstered pistol and a bullhorn with a shoulder strap, Kabacinski stood opposite the marchers with a group of counterdemonstrators he later said turned out to “back the blue” in support of law enforcement.

In reports shown after the march, Kabacinski can be seen on video flashing a badge during an interaction with marchers and ordering people to leave by “lawful order.”

In August 2021, Kabacinski was arrested in Utica for selling merchandise without a permit at a Trump rally. According to court records, he was found guilty by a jury in June 2023, sentenced to a year of nonreporting probation and ordered to pay a total of $825 in fines and costs.

In August 2023, Kabacinski finished fourth in the primary election for his Warren City Council seat in District 5. He was not on the ballot for the general election and left office last November.

Call Staff Writer Gena Johnson at (586) 498-1069.

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General Motors Company seeks a Virtual Design and Performance Engineer - Exterior CAE, in Warren, MI to Create, and execute linear, nonlinear, and quasi-static nonlinear Finite Element Analyses (FEA) of conventional ICE passenger vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle exterior systems. See full req’s & apply online: https://searchcareers.gm.com/en/jobs/ Job Reference: 202409734. 0072-2421 Help Wanted

General Motors Company seeks a Mobile Application Developer, in Warren, MI to engineer, design, and maintain mobile applications for Apple products including iPhone, Apple Watch and CarPlay and Android products. See full req’s & apply online: https://search-careers. gm.com/en/jobs/ Job Reference: 202408883. 0070-2421

General Motors Company seeks a Thermal Systems Simulation Integration Engineer, in Warren, MI to Define passenger vehicle thermal protection (thermal runaway propagation (TRP), cabin comfort, and cost) performance strategy. See full req’s & apply online: https://search-careers. gm.com/en/jobs/ Job Reference: 202409733. 0074-2421

General Motors Company seeks a(n) GM North America (GMNA) Consolidations Analyst, in Warren, MI to Analyze U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) rules and regulations to report contractual guarantees, inventory (raw materials, finished goods, and accessories), quality of earnings, and Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses for GM North America (GMNA) regional results. See full req’s & apply online: https://search-careers.gm.com/en/ jobs/ Job Reference: 202411201

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Help Wanted General

Manual Machinist, Detroit, MI

Finkl Steel Composite - 2323 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48216

Come be a part of an employee centered company that has been around for more than 140 years! We started as a small family-owned company in the heart of Chicago and now sell our products to over 18 different countries. Finkl Steel is a member of International Swiss Steel and our production facility is still located in Chicago, but have expanded to having three other production facilities across the United States, including Detroit! We are a leading steel manufacturing company that is looking for new team members to join the Finkl family!

Job Requirements:

• Dedication to working safely

• Operate Machinery Including: Manual VTL’s, Manual Lathes, Overhead Crane and Hi-Lo

• Perform routine cleaning of machinery

• Review work orders and cut pieces based on dimensions and tolerance using measuring instruments

Your background:

• Previous experience in machinery or other related fields

• Familiarity with machine tools and equipment

• Ability to use and read a tape measurer

• Strong attention to detail

• Industrial background required

We Offer:

• Pay starting at $19 hourly

• 401(k) matching

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life insurance

• PTO

Here at Finkl Steel, we encourage our employees to learn, grow and be challenged in their career. We support a diverse workplace and we strive to continuously grow and develop our employees and our business. We want YOU to come be a part of a winning team that will help you grow and develop in your next career! Apply today at finkl.com on the Careers page. For any questions, please contact Maja Kozerski at mkozerski@finkl.com.

0362-2419

Warehouse Operator – Warren, MI

Finkl Steel Warren Warehouse

- 2910 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48091

Come be a part of an employee centered company that has been around for more than 140 years! We started as a small family-owned company in the heart of Chicago and now sell our products to over 18 different countries. Finkl Steel is a member of International Swiss Steel and our production facility is still located in Chicago, but have expanded to having three other production facilities across the United States, including Warren! We are a leading steel manufacturing company that is looking for new team members to join the Finkl family!

Job Requirements:

• Dedication to working safely

• Must be able to walk, climb, kneel, reach, and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Must have good dexterity and hand-eye coordination

• Ability to work in an environment where dust may be present

• Must be able to use and read a tape measure

• Basic math skills to calculate weight of jobs, stock removal, measuring, etc.

Preferred Experience:

• Overhead Crane/Hi-Lo experience

• Experience with Band Saws a plus

• Experience with milling equipment; Ingersoll, G&L, DeVlieg a plus

We Offer:

• Pay starting at $17

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• Weekly Pay

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Here at Finkl Steel, we encourage our employees to learn, grow and be challenged in their career. We support a diverse workplace, and we strive to continuously grow and develop our employees and our business. We want YOU to come be a part of a winning team that will help you grow and develop in your next career! Apply today at finkl.com on the Careers page. For any questions, please contact Maja Kozerski at mkozerski@finkl.com.

0357-2419

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General Motors Company seeks a Senior Materials Engineer - Metals, Transmission, and Electrification, in Warren, MI to Define, analyze, and test light weight, high strength carbon alloy steels and wrought and cast aluminum alloys for conventional ICE passenger vehicle and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) transmission. See full req’s & apply online: https:// search-careers.gm.com/en/jobs/ Job Reference: 202409731

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General Motors Company seeks a(n) Senior Manager, GM International (GMI) Communications, in Warren, MI to Plan, devise, and execute vehicle brands; corporate; internal (executive, salaried, and hourly employees); and stakeholder communications to promote favorable view of GM reputation. Required travel to GMI regional HQs in Korea, Brazil, and Switzerland to support executive led media interviews and regional internal events (employee meetings) up to 3 weeks per year (equal to 6% annual travel). See full req’s & apply online: https://search-careers.gm.com/en/ jobs/ Job Reference: 202410641 0222-2421 Help Wanted General 0236-2421

General Motors Company seeks a(n) Senior Researcher, in Warren, MI to Innovate, research, and develop new Machine Learning (ML) and Scientific Machine Learning (SciML) techniques and methods to resolve complex engineering problems in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) aerodynamics, aerodynamics shape optimization, thermal management, power electronics heat sink design, and bell paint cup design. See full req’s & apply online: https:// search-careers.gm.com/en/jobs/ Job Reference: 202411191

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

The JATC for the Pipefitting Industry and Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning Monday, June 10th, 2024, through June 27th, 2024. Application days and times will be as followed: Monday, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 PM. Saturday June 15th, 2024 and June 22nd, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are:

1. Must be 18 years of age or older.

2. Complete the application and return to the Pipefitting Industry Training Center with:

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b. High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate.

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Help Wanted General

Maintenance Mechanic, Detroit, MI

Finkl Steel Composite - 2323 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48216

Come be a part of an employee centered company that has been around for more than 140 years! We started as a small family-owned company in the heart of Chicago and now sell our products to over 18 different countries. Finkl Steel is a member of International Swiss Steel and our production facility is still located in Chicago, but have expanded to having three other production facilities across the United States, including Detroit! We are a leading steel manufacturing company that is looking for new team members to join the Finkl family!

Job Requirements:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues.

• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with other team members to address maintenance needs.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations.

Your Background:

• Must have some experience in troubleshooting, repair of mechanical equipment, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems in a heavy industrial setting.

• Specific experience with mobile equipment, and large stationary equipment desired.

• Exposure and/or experience to fundamental machining operations and repair considered a plus.

• Welding and fabrication abilities also a plus.

• Must have their own tools. Specialty tools provided by company.

We Offer:

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• Life insurance

• PTO Here at Finkl Steel, we encourage our employees to learn, grow and be challenged in their career. We support a diverse workplace, and we strive to continuously grow and develop our employees and our business. We want YOU to come be a part of a winning team that will help you grow and develop in your next career! Apply today at finkl.com on the Careers page. For any questions, please contact Maja Kozerski at mkozerski@finkl.com.

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JUNE 4

Breakfast of Nations: Hear from Macomb County residents who immigrated and became successful in community, registration and food at 8 a.m., panel discussion at 8:30-10 a.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 7315400, info@connectmacomb.com, connectmacomb.com

Social security presentation: Learn about eligibility requirements, application process, appealing a denial and tips for common challenges with Lakeshore Legal Aid, 6-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., registration required, (586) 353-0579, warrenlibrary.net

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INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Suspect vanishes after overpayment

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 21-year-old Detroit man is being sought for the crime of larceny by conversion after he reportedly refused to return overpayment after he was accidentally overpaid by a business in the 600 block of St. Clair Avenue.

According to a police report, the suspect was hired to work for $15 an hour at the business, but the payroll company administering the paychecks is said to have paid him $1,500 an hour instead, resulting in him receiving $16,000 for his first paycheck. The business owners called him to fix the error, but they said he stopped returning their calls and didn’t show up for work again. Police said the investigation was ongoing.

Suspects arrested in armed robbery

GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — A 22-year-old Detroit man and a 25-year-old Detroit man were arrested in Grosse Pointe Park May 3 after they were reportedly involved in the theft of multiple pieces of lawn equipment from landscaping trailers, including an armed robbery May 1 in Grosse Pointe City that resulted when a worker confronted one of the suspects in the act and the worker said the suspect pulled a gun on him. Police said the suspects committed several larcenies in Grosse Pointe City and Grosse Pointe Park before they were apprehended.

Cat held hostage

GROSSE POINTE PARK — A 62-year-old Grosse Pointe Park man was arrested April 30 after he reportedly found a cat that his neighbor owned and had reported missing, but he refused to return the cat. The suspect reportedly showed the victim that he had the missing feline but wouldn’t give it back. Police went to the suspect’s home but said he wouldn’t turn the cat over to them, either. The suspect was eventually persuaded to turn the cat over to an animal clinic, after which it was reunited with its owner. Police said the suspect was cited for larceny and disorderly conduct.

Appliances stolen from home

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Unknown suspects are said to have broken into a home in the 400 block of Allard Road and stolen a 40-gallon Rheem water heater and a Goodman natural gas forced air furnace from the basement. The incident took place between 9 p.m. April 30 and 3:48 p.m. May 1; the homeowner discovered the appliances were missing when he heard water running in the basement and discovered they were gone when he headed downstairs to turn off the water. Police said three glass windows on the first floor at the back of the house had fresh pry marks and cracked glass. According to a police report, the lock on the middle window was

said one of the glass block window vents on the driveway side of the home was damaged as well.

Police found fresh tire marks on the lawn, and the missing piece of window glass was lying in the grass in the backyard.

Sunglasses stolen

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A woman in her late 20s to early 30s is accused of stealing a $405 pair of Prada sunglasses from a business in the 19000 block of Mack Avenue at around noon April 26. Employees told police the suspect has stolen from the store on three previous occasions.

Arrests made during traffic stop

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 31-year-old St. Clair

Shores man and his passenger, a 37-year-old St. Clair Shores man, were arrested after the driver was pulled over at 12:22 p.m. May 1 in the area of Mack Avenue and Gateshead Street for having a brake light that was only working intermittently. Police said the driver was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and a crack pipe, and he was also wanted on a misdemeanor warrant out of St. Clair Shores for “inhalation of chemical agents,” a police report states.

The passenger was wanted on two felony warrants out of Macomb County — one for fraudulent/illegal use of a financial transaction device and the other for both possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine (as a habitual second offense) and breaking and entering. The passenger was found to have suspected heroin/fentanyl on him, police said.

Machete found in vehicle during traffic stop

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over an 18-year-old Detroit man in the area of Mack Avenue and Lincoln Road at 1:25 p.m. May 2 after they said he was seen driving without his seatbelt on and he reportedly went through a red light.

The driver also had only an expired driving permit and wasn’t able to provide police with proof of insurance or registration.

Police said in a report the driver appeared “extremely nervous” and was shaking, sweating, stuttering and not making eye contact, all of which aroused suspicion. Police issued a citation to the driver and had to impound the vehicle, which belonged to his father, a 50-year-old Detroit man.

Police said they saw a nylon object that looked like a weapon holster under the driver’s seat and when they asked the driver what it was, he said it was something his father used while fishing. The object in question turned out to be an 18-inch-long machete.

Disorderly conduct and fraud reported at restaurant

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 4:22 p.m. on April 21, a report was made about disorderly people and an alleged case of fraud at a restaurant in the 23000 block of Marter Road.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the caller, a 30-year-old woman, who stated customers became disorderly once she advised them they could not take their alcoholic beverages to go.

One of the suspects, a woman about 25-35 years old, began to yell and flipped a chair. She was upset that they were given to-go cups but were not allowed to take the beverages with them. The two women also had two girls with them. The girls were around 7 years old. They threatened to leave without paying and the caller threatened to call the police. One of the suspects told her to do it as she had an uncle who worked for the Detroit Police Department. The suspects continued to yell and swear in the restaurant, causing a scene.

They left the location prior to police arrival. An employee followed them out and took a picture of their license plate. One of the suspects snatched the phone from her trying to delete the picture and scratched the woman in the process. The woman did not want to press assault charges.

The server, a 34-year-old man, said the women were dissatisfied with the service and that they were given a complimentary drink and a 10% discount. The to-go cups he gave them were for water.

The total bill was $134.75.

Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:22 p.m. on April 26, a report was made about an alleged case of fraud that occurred on April 23 in the 22000 block of Revere Street.

The victim, a 69-year-old woman, came into the police station and stated she was defrauded out of $4,000 dollars. She contacted a number on her TV screen who she thought was Hulu. She was reportedly instructed to buy gift cards worth approximately $4,000.

Once the woman had the gift cards, the suspect stated they needed to prove who she was and the woman allowed them to access her phone via an app they told her to download. They helped the woman to create an Apple Pay account where more money was transferred through Zelle.

Police subdue blade wielder outside Fuddruckers

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said they went to Fuddruckers, 40955 Van Dyke Ave., April 19 after hearing that someone with a hatchet or ax was acting disorderly. Police said they found the man outside and

orders to drop his weapon. The suspect also threatened to harm others and himself, police said.

Police said they subdued the man with a “lessthan-lethal weapon” and then apprehended him. The Sterling Heights Police Department praised the officers’ performance in a Facebook post.

“The individual who was clearly suffering from mental illness was transported to the hospital for a mental petition,” the department said.

Man evicted from market for insulting, swearing at woman

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to a supermarket in the 43000 block of Schoenherr Road April 19 upon hearing that a man allegedly swore at a woman without cause. The man then reportedly followed the woman down an aisle and insulted her and called her an evil woman.

Police said they found the man after he left the store, and he allegedly confirmed that he had used bad language and had a temper. Police said they told the man he couldn’t come back to the store, upon the manager’s request.

Assault reported

STERLING HEIGHTS — A witness told police that a “grown man” punched a female victim and grabbed her by her hair April 20 at a gas station in the 36000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near Metropolitan Parkway.

Police said the witness thought the female victim didn’t appear to need medical treatment, and she left in a vehicle onto Van Dyke Avenue. The witness reportedly added that she didn’t know whether the suspect had entered a vehicle.

Police said they couldn’t find the suspect when they arrived.

Police catch fleeing dirt bike rider STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to the area of Oakcrest and Dequindre roads on a report that a male suspect was riding a dirt bike on a neighborhood’s sidewalks April 20.

When police saw the suspect on Delia Drive, they turned on their vehicle lights and chirped its siren to make the suspect stop, but the suspect allegedly kept going and entered James C. Nelson Park. Police said the rider temporarily got away, but they kept looking until they found him again along Elmcrest Road. Police said they tried once more to stop him, but he allegedly fled again. With the help of multiple officers, police found the suspect on a nearby trail and arrested him for fleeing and eluding.