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Smoke shop owner charged in connection to fatal fire

Police say Noor Noel Kestou was arrested before flight to Hong Kong

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A smoke shop owner whose business caught fire and exploded in March, showering the area near 15 Mile Road and Groesbeck Highway with debris and killing a 19-yearold Clinton Township man, was arraigned April 25 on an involuntary manslaughter charge. Prior to the arraignment, he was reportedly apprehended with a one-way ticket to Hong Kong.

Noor Noel Kestou, a 31-yearold Commerce Township resident, is the owner of the Goo Smoke Shop. Kestou’s business exploded during a fire on March 4, 2024. Thousands of cans of nitrous oxide and butane were stored in the building, according to a press release from the office of Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Peter Lucido.

The manslaughter charge carries a maximum sentence of 1 5 years.

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BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

Making friends at pupPy parade

FRASER — Fraser residents flowed through the Fraser Lions Club hall to get more information about a potential Sheetz location at the former State Bank of Fraser.

Sheetz is a family-owned convenience store and gas station chain that started up in 1952. Locations are open

ABOVE: The Utica Puppy Parade, which took place April 27 from Grant Park to Pioneer Dog Park, annually draws attention to the prevention of cruelty to animals and brings together a large number of organizations, vendors and dog owners.

LEFT: Millie Schroder-Newman, of Clinton Township, holds her cavalier King Charles spaniel, Ruby.

Photos by Donna Dalziel

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Supervisor race features familiar names

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Bob Cannon will not be running for supervisor after 24 years in the position. Four candidates are set to vie for the spot in August, including one with a familiar name.

Cannon, a Republican, said a successful supervisor will have the community in mind with any decision they make, not what will get them reelected. He said he initially wasn’t going to run again after his first term.

“All those years I thought, ‘I’m going to do what’s best for the community,’” Cannon said. “If folks don’t like it, I’ll be happy to retire.”

Now, he’s leaving on his own terms. It’ll be up to four candidates to see who can fill his shoes.

A tale of two Cannons

Noah J. Cannon will be running as a Republican in the race. He said he considered running before, but said it might be confusing for voters to

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THUNDERBIRDS TO HEADLINE SELFRIDGE AIR SHOW

OPEN HOUSE TO FEATURE AERIAL, GROUND ACTIVITIES

BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

The skies over Lake St. Clair will come alive this summer as the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds flight team headlines the Open House and Air Show at Selfridge Air National Guard Base June 8-9.

Making their first Michigan stop of 2024, the Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier demonstration flight team. Appearing at numerous air shows throughout the United States with their F-16s, the Thunderbirds make flyover appearances at the Super Bowl, Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500. According to Senior Master Sgt. Craig Shipway, director of ground operations for the open house, the Thunderbirds will put on a more “comprehensive” performance than the F-22 Raptor demonstration that headlined the 2022 events.

“It’s six aircraft in total for about a 45-minute performance that’s going to consist of both their four-ship diamond formation and then their two-ship solo act, and then they will merge with that four-ship for a six-ship diamond formation,” Shipway said. “From there it’s going to be a number of precision demonstration maneuvers in front of the crowd.”

Getting the Air Force’s signature flight team required the open house planning team to get on a two-year waitlist, ultimately bringing the Thunderbirds back to

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United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16s fly in formation during the 2017 Selfridge open house.

The Thunderbirds will perform at the show for the first time in seven years this June.

File photo by Erin Sanchez

NEWS & NOTES

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FOR ADVANCING MACOMB SOIREE

MOUNT CLEMENS — Advancing Macomb is hosting its 8th annual Summer Soiree fundraiser, held at Youngblood Vineyards in Ray Township from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.

The cost is $35 per person and ticket sales will support Advancing Macomb’s efforts around the county. To purchase tickets and more information visit advancing macomb.com.

MSGCU announces scholarship recipients

MACOMB COUNTY — Several local students recently received scholarships from Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union. Macomb Community College student Ethan Lacroix received a William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship, named after current MSGCU Board Vice Chairperson William Cayen. The William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship was established in 2019 to help offset the cost of a certificate program in carpentry, electrical, construction, heating and cooling, machining, or other industrial skilled trades, which are in high demand in Michigan.

Drake Demaris, of Cousino High School, and Khushleen Khehra, of Sterling Heights High School, were recipients of the Educational Solutions Scholarship. The Educational Solutions Scholarship is designed for high school seniors planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university.

PARADE OF BIKES AT METROPARK

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harrison Township Parks and Recreation will host the Parade of Bikes at Metro Beach.

Along with the bike parade, activities include crafts and obstacle courses. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Bicycle Unit will be present for helmet fittings.

Check-in starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Lake St. Clair Metropark Par 3 Pavilion. A Metroparks pass is required to enter the park. For more information call (586) 466-1497.

LCS hosting 3v3 tournament

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — L’Anse Creuse Public Schools is getting its game on this summer with the district’s first-ever 3v3 basketball tournament.

Set at L’Anse Creuse High School-North in Macomb Township June 8-9, the outdoor event is open to kids ages 12-18 from inside and outside of the school district. Teams are guaranteed at least three games against other participants, which will be organized between boys and girls teams by age level.

The district aims for this to be an annual event hosted in alternating years at L’Anse Creuse High School and L’Anse Creuse High School-North.

Registration is $180 per team and includes T-shirts for participants. Rules, eligibility and more information can be found at schoolpay.com/pay/for/3v3Basketball-Tournament/SFnfXH.

Stamp out hunger May 11

MACOMB COUNTY — The annual

U.S. Postal Carrier “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive will be held May 11. Participation is voluntary. Residents wishing to participate can leave nonperishable, unexpired food items in a bag near their mailboxes before their letter carriers arrive on Saturday. From there, the postal carriers will pick up the food while delivering mail, bring it back to the post office where it will then be transported to a local food program.

Macomb County seeks participants in Adopt-A-County Road program

The Macomb County Department of Roads is asking residents to spring into action to help keep the roads and community clean by adopting a county roadway. Applications to adopt the more than 320 miles of available roadways are open year-round and can be completed online.

There are 330 groups registered for the program, and registered participants can clean up adopted roads May 1 through Sept. 2. There is no cost to participate in the program, and individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, schools and other groups can adopt a section of road. A three-step adoption process and a commitment of two cleanups per year are the requirements to adopt a road. The Macomb County Department of Roads provides safety vests, trash bags, safety guidelines and information to registered participants.

Additional information, an interactive map, and a comprehensive list of adopted and available roads can be found online at macombgov.org/adopt-county-road. For additional information, questions or to request an application by mail or email, contact the Adopt-A-County Road program at adopt@rcmcweb.org or (586) 463-8671.

Clinton Township to get new, expanded transportation service

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Richmond Lenox EMS’s Community Transit program will soon be serving Clinton Township.

The Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved a transfer to the service at its April 15 meeting.

The program currently provides rides for Macomb Township, the city of Richmond and Richmond Township, Lenox Township, New Haven, the village of Armada and Armada Township, Memphis, Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore and Ray Township. The communities will all be accessible by Clinton Township residents with the new service.

The new service would replace a similar service in the township provided by Medstar and amend the township’s contract with SMART, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation. Medstar’s service provided rides for disabled people and

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Richmond Lenox EMS Chief Paramedic Jeff White gives a presentation about the services the authority could offer Clinton Township. Following the presentation, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees unanimously approved the service at its April 15 meeting.

Screenshot taken from Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting broadcast

HopCat gears up for grand opening at Partridge Creek

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A new restaurant is the meow of the mall.

HopCat, a Michigan-based chain, had its soft opening on May 3 in preparation of a May 11 grand opening at The Mall at Partridge Creek. The restaurant is located at the former BurgerFin.

“After opening two locations in Metro Detroit last year, we’re thrilled to be joining the Macomb County community and increasing our brand presence in this thriving market,” Ned Lidvall, CEO of BarFly, is quoted as saying in a press release.

BarFly is the parent company of HopCat and Stella Lounge, according to its website.

“It was easy to see the opportunity at The Mall at Partridge Creek — a vibrant and walkable destination. We’re confident about our decision to invest in this location as the home of our 10th Michigan HopCat restaurant,” Lidvall said in the release.

According to the company’s statement, the Partridge Creek location can accommodate 250 guests and has features like a wrap-around bar, a dog-friendly outdoor patio and a private event space for up to 50 people.

— Nick Powers

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Mary Beth Hamlin, of Clinton Township, and Steve Karaffa, of Macomb Township, enjoy beers at the soft opening for HopCat’s new location on May 3 at The Mall at Partridge Creek.

Wolverines set program record with 13 players selected in 2024 NFL Draft

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

DETROIT — The honeymoon phase of the University of Michigan football team’s national championship continued as the Maize and Blue was well represented at the 2024 NFL Draft April 25-27 in Detroit.

With 13 players drafted, including seven players selected in the first three rounds, the Wolverines set a new program record, which was previously 11 in 2017. It was also the fifth time in school history that the Wolverines had 10 or more players drafted (11 in 2017 and 10 in 1972, 1974 and 2020). The national champions also had the most players drafted out of any school in the nation in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy got things started off as he was selected 10th overall in the first round by the Minnesota Vikings. It’s a tough reality to come to grips with for Michigan fans who are also Detroit Lions fans, knowing they will have to see him twice each year with All-Pro Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison at his disposal on the outside.

McCarthy was the lone draftee from

Michigan on day one, but the Wolverines cleaned up nicely on day two as defensive tackle Kris Jenkins (Cincinnati Bengals) and defensive back Mike Sainristil (Washington Commanders) were selected back-to-back in the second round with Jenkins at 49th and Sainristil at 50th overall.

Jenkins will join a Bengals defensive line group hoping to fill the void of D.J. Reader, who signed with the Detroit Lions in the offseason.

Sainristil received rave reviews prior to the draft about his knowledge of the game, and the Commanders will need every ounce of it as its secondary allowed the most passing yards per game last season in the NFL.

Former Michigan head coach and now Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh landed his first Wolverine in the third round with the selection of linebacker Junior Colson (69th overall), whom the Chargers desperately needed to bolster the team’s linebacking group.

A sort of domino effect took place later in the third round as Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams), Roman Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Zak Zinter (Cleveland Browns) were drafted consecutively with picks 83-85

to conclude Michigan’s third-round reign.

Corum will form an impressive 1-2 punch with Notre Dame alumnus Kyren Williams, who has battled injury issues but is a force both in the passing and rushing game when healthy. The Steelers hope Wilson will immediately plug in as a wide receiver after trading away Diontae Johnson in the offseason. Johnson didn’t leave much of a void to fill, so Wilson will automatically be a refreshing change of pace for Steelers fans and an offense that ranked 25th in passing yards per game.

Other Michigan players drafted were: TE AJ Barner (Seattle Seahawks/4th round); OL Trevor Keegan (Philadelphia Eagles/5th round); LB Mike Barrett (Carolina Panthers/7th round); OL LaDarius Henderson (Houston Texans/7th round); DL Jaylen Harrell (Tennessee Titans/7th round); and WR Cornelius Johnson (Los Angeles Chargers/7th round).

Keegan will be one to watch simply because the Eagles have done an impressive job of developing offensive linemen, especially ones drafted by the organization. The Eagles offensive line will see some new names and faces in the starting rotation, and it has bat-

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tled injuries in the past, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone if Keegan mixes into the rotation.

Aside from being another Wolverine on the Chargers, Johnson is a name to watch because of how desperate the Chargers are in the wideout department.

The Chargers drafted three wideouts in the 2024 NFL Draft with the University of Georgia’s Ladd McConkey (2nd round) leading the way, while the University of Southern California’s Brenden Rice (7th round), son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, and Johnson followed suit.

It would be a different story if Joshua Palmer or 2023 first rounder Quentin Johnston were serviceable last season, but the

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DE Braiden McGregor (New York Jets); K James Turner (Detroit Lions); DB Josh Wallace (Los Angeles Rams); OL Trente Jones (Green Bay Packers); OL Karsen Barnhart (Los Angeles Chargers); OL Drake Nugent (San Francisco 49ers).

Man allegedly shoots neighbor for talking to girlfriend

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Clinton

Township man was arraigned on May 3 in connection with a shooting following a fight with a neighbor.

Steven Cole, 32, reportedly thought a neighbor had contacted his girlfriend, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor. In the parking lot of their apartment complex, Cole allegedly confronted the neighbor. The victim was shot twice, but is expected to recover.

Cole was charged with assault with intent to murder, a felony that could carry a life sentence. He also faces two felony weapons charges. He’s being charged as a habitual fourth offender.

Cole was arraigned in 41B Clinton Township District Court by Magistrate Ryan Zemke. His bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety only. Cole was ordered to have no contact with the victim or anyone associated with the case. He has to wear a GPS tether if released and is prohibited from having drugs, alcohol or weapons.

A probable cause conference is set for 8:30 a.m. on May 14 before District Court Judge Jacob Femminineo Jr. The hearing will be conducted by Zoom video.

No attorney was listed for Cole in court records as of May 6.

“When an individual chooses violence, he betrays not only the victim but also the fabric of our community,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido is quoted as saying in a press release. “We will ensure that those individuals are held responsible and accountable.”

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

University of Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders April 26.

Wolverines

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losses of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are too much to bear for the Chargers — more so Allen, since Williams spent much of his Chargers tenure injured.

Johnson has the talent to be a solid NFL wide receiver, especially with a quarterback like Justin Herbert under center, but it will be dependent on if he can separate himself from the group.

Harbaugh ended his Wolverine tenure with 65 players being selected in the NFL Draft, and Michigan could potentially feature another impressive showing next year as DL Mason Graham, DB Will Johnson, DL Kenneth Grant and TE Colston Loveland are all currently projected to go in the first round of the way-too-early 2025 mock drafts.

Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

Transportation

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seniors in the township. Richmond Lenox will do the same but will also offer some services to people outside these groups. The service will cost $210,000 and will be paid for with credits already banked by the township.

Buses start at 5:30 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, according to Jeff White, chief paramedic at Richmond Lenox EMS. A half day of service is provided on Saturday.

“Transportation is provided on a first come first serve basis,” Richmond Lenox’s website states. “Our service operates much like a public transit system and may involve picking up multiple riders going in the same direction near the same time.”

Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem highlighted the program’s expanded service at a cost to the township that is similar to Medstar. One example he gave was the $10 rides to the airport.

“It’s actually suggested $10,” White clarified. “We don’t want somebody, especially our seniors, who might not have the $10 to have to pay it. It’s just a contribution to the service.”

White said the airport transportation is available to anyone. For those interested, he suggested booking an appointment at least a month in advance. He said the service has also provided rides for those attending festivals to reduce drunken driving in other communities.

Clinton Township Trustee Tammy Patton asked if the number of vehicles available would be enough with the township’s addition. White said a vehicle would be added for the township for sameday services and airport services.

White said some vehicles would be dedicated to same-day service, while other vehicles would be dedicated to transporting seniors and disabled residents to appointments made ahead of time. Addressing questions by Patton and Clinton Township Trustee Mike Keys about staffing the service, White said he already has applicants. He said wages are competitive.

Clinton Township Trustee Julie Matuzak said she had positive experience working with the service as a Macomb County Commissioner during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“You guys did a fabulous job,” Matuzak said. “You transported people, you got them their shots, you got them their tests. You did a really great job.”

Richmond Lenox EMS has been around since 1975. White said it’s an authority, with a board made up of township board members from Richmond and Lenox.

White estimated the service could begin in July. It would be funded on a year-to-year basis with monthly reports provided to the board. The board would be able to change the service if it’s not meeting the township’s needs, White said.

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 4981059.

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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH

Building awareness about suicide prevention locally

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

Nationally and locally, suicide is an issue that takes the lives of too many people of all ages.

In 2021, the CDC reported 1,485 deaths in Michigan due to suicide. Making the age-adjusted death rate, the number of deaths per 100,000 total population, 14.3.

According to Oakgov.org, suicide deaths in 2023 have risen by 12% in Oakland County.

Mary Robertson, from Huntington Woods, lost her daughter to suicide when she was a senior at Kalamazoo College in 2022.

“It was just a complete shock to everyone, to her professors, to her roommates, to me, to her close friends. No one knew she was suffering,” Robertson said.

Robertson said it is important for people to know that it can happen to anyone. She described her daughter as a “bright, funny, accomplished, world-traveling, just full of life young woman, but she was a deeply private person and pretty extreme introvert and just didn’t share with anyone that she was suffering.”

After her daughter’s passing, Robertson went to her daughter’s college and asked that the counseling staff be more visible and go to classes to share with students who to go to if

they are struggling and that there are people they could go to should they find themselves in distress.

She adds that it is important for young people to remember that “whatever you’re going through at the moment, it’s temporary.”

“You just don’t know what good things could be around the corner, and when you’re in the depths of despair, you probably don’t see it that way, but just know that whatever it is, there are people that care, there are people that will help you through it and there’s something brighter on the other side,” Robertson said.

Jewish Family Service of metro Detroit has an initiative called A Single Soul that works to prevent suicide in the community. The program was started by Rabbi Daniel Syme, who lost his brother to suicide. Through A Single Soul, Jewish Family Service does focused counseling, consultations with clinicians, trainings, outreach to connect people to resources and policy development around suicide prevention.

“It is a really robust offering that we have for the Jewish community, but also for the tri-county community at large,” Mayim Meyers, a suicide prevention coordinator for Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit, said.

Meyers said many people suffer from suicidal thoughts at any given time, which can manifest in a range of different ways, from passive suicidal ideation to suicide attempts.

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“I began at Health Markets Insurance Agency to assist others. Health insurance is one of the biggest purchases a person can make, and the wrong choice can really hurt you. I do my best to limit a person’s risk,” said Ales.

Having been a multimillion-dollar producer, Ales has extensive experience through over 20 years of work. He said his clients are loyal because he takes time to get to know them and provide objective guidance and solutions.

“With a lot of business being done over the computer or phone, I’m still old school and like sitting down with my clients to understand their needs,” he noted. His primary focus is on the Medicare population, but he can handle any individual health need, which could include insurance for life, health, retirement and the long-term care needs of small businesses and middleincome families and individuals. “We even have PET insurance,” he said. He is a licensed health insurance agent and provides free policy reviews at any time. After open enrollment, there are specific, life-changing events that allow people to buy or make changes to the current coverage.

Ales said he invites people to stop in for a free consultation at his office, located at 21370 Cass Ave. in Clinton Township, just west of Groesbeck, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily.

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Selfridge for the first time in seven years.

“Not every air show will get a headlining act like the Thunderbirds or Blue Angels, so we’re really fortunate to have that performing act headlining the show this year,” Shipway said.

The Thunderbirds will be joined by a number of other air acts including the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 demonstration team and the Misty Blues parachute team. Selfridge’s current Air National Guard planes, the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the KC135 Stratotanker, will perform as well.

“The A-10 demonstration is either going to be two or four aircraft, but it’s going to be a demonstration of close air support,” Shipway said. “It will be low-flying A-10s coming in to simulate an attack run and also demonstrating how they perform combat search and rescue. And then our KC-135 will be a demonstration with a flyby for the crowd for them to really appreciate that aircraft and what it brings to our air power.”

Alongside the various aerial acts, activities and displays on the ground will keep showgoers entertained and educated. Historic and modern military vehicles representing all of Selfridge’s tenant organizations will be on display, including a KC-46A Pegasus tanker, a plane that will soon replace the KC135 as the base’s in-flight refueling mission aircraft.

A STEAM Expo will promote science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education with support from the Air Force, NASA and several universities from around the Midwest. NASA will bring a trailer from the Glenn Research Center in Ohio as well as displays about the ongoing Artemis human spaceflight program, while the USAF’s mobile lab will feature interactive experiences based on the Air Force’s operations. Eastern Michigan University’s aviation program is expected to have a presence at the STEAM expo, while show planners are in discussions with similar programs at Purdue University and Western Michigan University to secure their presence at the show.

“The theme this year for the air show is ‘Innovation focused and STEAM driven,’” said Chief Master Sgt. Tim Huhtasaari, open house STEAM director. “We believe that STEAM education is essential for preparing the youth for the challenges of the 21st century. We want these events to be seen as an opportunity to showcase the positive impact that STEAM has on young people. It’s really our effort to get kids engaged with what we feel is the future of our country.”

Getting the open house set up has been a two-year endeavor, made all the more challenging by the fact the 2024 open house planning team is entirely new to the task. Securing acts and support required a lot of networking across military and civilian circles, with planners expressing gratitude toward the Macomb County Chamber and the Selfridge Base Community Council for their help.

“We are all very excited to see this actually begin,” Huhtasaari said. “It’s been a huge buildup and it’s been a struggle. Until very recently we’ve had a difficult time securing some of these acts and performers, mainly because many of these acts don’t plan out as far in advance as we were hoping to get commitments for. All of us are excited to see this show begin and I think it’s going to be a fantastic event.”

Admission to the Selfridge Air National Guard Base Open House is free with the event running from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8-9. As the event takes place at an airfield that is federal and military property, there are many items that attendees cannot bring including opaque bags, coolers, drones, balloons, alcohol, marijuana, weapons and toys resembling weapons, flammable liquids and explosives, laser pointers, non-service animals, glass containers and electronic communication devices such as walkie talkies, HAM radios and radio scanners.

For more information about the open house, visit teamselfridge.com.

Supervisor

have two Cannons on the ballot.

“I could see the conflict there,” Noah Cannon said. “As far as my goals and what I want if I was to get in, it doesn’t really represent how he’s been running.”

Noah Cannon wants to do more to support small businesses and bring familyfriendly events to the township. He wants to make the township more inclusive and to get young people involved in government.

“I think it’s important that everyone in our township feel like they can have a voice and that it’s heard,” he said.

Noah Cannon, who grew up in Clinton Township, owns Taste of Tea at the Mall at Partridge Creek. The business started as a subscription model, but has since moved away from it. Customers can now pick what they want, when they want.

Bob Cannon called the move to run someone who has a similar name “deceitful.”

“It’s clear why he’s doing it,” Cannon said. “I’ve been here so long people associate my name with being the supervisor.”

Bob Cannon said running on name recognition is nothing new. He said oftentimes it’s a common name like Smith or Miller. Though, it’s been a while since he’s seen it.

“It’s a common ploy from years gone by,” Cannon said. “You find someone with a similar name, run them for the job, get some confusion and hopefully get some votes for whatever candidate you’re supporting.”

Noah Cannon, who had heard Cannon’s comments about the race in a Macomb Daily article, was taken aback.

“I was kind of shocked with what Supervisor Cannon had to say,” Noah said. “He’s a resident in our township also. I think everybody has a right to say what they feel, what they think.”

Bob Cannon will be supporting Vicki Wolber in the race.

“I think she has so much to offer our community,” he said. “She has a lot of the same traits I had when I started at that age.”

Macomb County mainstays

Paul Gieleghem and Vicki Wolber are veterans in Macomb County government. Gieleghem is a Democrat, Wolber is a Republican.

Gieleghem is currently in his second term as Clinton Township’s treasurer. He grew up in Clinton Township, graduating from Clintondale High School. He joined the Macomb County Board of Commissioners in 2004 and served as the board’s chairman until the county executive position was established. He also served as an administrator for the Macomb County treasurer.

“I’ve looked at this over the years,”

Gieleghem said about running. “We need to figure out how we help people develop a sense of pride, a sense of place. And to create the amenities and the experiences that make them want to stay in Clinton Township.”

As treasurer, using his experience at various levels of government, he said he’s tried to bring a wide-angle lens to issues. This is to make sure all residents in the township feel represented in decisions.

“As Supervisor, I’ll continue advancing these issues that serve all of our residents,” Gieleghem is quoted as saying in a press release. “As we age as a community, we need to reinvigorate our economic development and redevelopment efforts, transition the Township to address environmental change, and build a prosperous community that everyone can be a part of.”

Wolber was previously a deputy to Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. She said she’s been in government for 35 years. She started working at the county level in 2000 as the assistant director for emergency management and communications in 2007, she was promoted to director. She started her career in 1988 in Fraser as part-time secretary for the Department of Public Works, moving to emergency management coordinator and then serving as deputy city clerk.

“I’ve been the worker bee, I’ve been a manager, a director; I’ve worked with and across many different disciplines in municipal government,” Wolber said. “I have a good idea of how local municipalities operate as well as county government.”

She’s interacted with the township frequently through her work at the county level, especially with public safety.

“It’s very good I would say,” Wolber said of her relationship with the township.

However, this will be Wolber’s first attempt at elected office.

“I feel good,” Wolber said about running. “I’m nervous, of course, something new moving into an elected position. But I’m also excited and eager for the opportunity to serve.”

A newcomer

Ken Reiff, who’s running as a Democrat, is looking to break up alleged corruption in the township and bring an end to partisanship on the Clinton Township Board of Trustees.

“I want to see positive change in the township,” Reiff said. “I want to see public servants in the township treat people with the respect they deserve. Residents are the ones paying the township officials and township employees salaries and people deserve to be respected.”

Reiff wants more inspections for busi-

24 hours for 365 days of the year. It’s new to Michigan with the first location in Romulus breaking ground March 14.

In January, the Fraser Planning Commission denied Sheetz’s request to rezone the site.

Sheetz Public Relations Manager Nick Ruffner said the April 25 open house was an opportunity for the company to provide information about a proposed development and answer questions.

“It’s great to have back-and-forth dialogue about this project,” Ruffner said. “It’s something we’ve done in a lot of other communities where we have stores.”

Tables were set up throughout the hall with representatives fielding questions. At each table, residents could get information about everything from the proposed site plan to hearing from Sheetz employees. Attendees could pick up free coffee, snacks and a gift bag on the way out.

“It’s been pretty pleasant,” Ruffner said about the initial response to the event.

Resident Lori Kusmierz said, while she has nothing against the chain, she didn’t think it’s a good location.

“I know the residents of Fraser are very emotionally attached to the bank,” Kusmierz said. “I think that’s a lot of the problem here. If that bank wasn’t there and it was a vacant lot, I do believe there wouldn’t be the pushback there is right now.”

There are two gas stations, a Mobil and a Speedway, at the intersection of 14 Mile and Utica roads, near where the Sheetz would go.

“I just don’t see the need for a third gas station,” resident Daniel Northey said.

Sheetz Regional Director of Real Estate Justin Mandel said the business would offer gas pumps, food and convenience items.

Resident Donald Olszewski has been to other Sheetz locations throughout the country. He’s in favor of the business coming to Fraser.

“Sheetz are clean, spacious, new and well-maintained,” Olszewski said. “I have nothing bad to say about them.”

The building is currently owned by 32981 Utica Road LLC, according to a previous story in the Fraser-Clinton Township Chronicle. It has been vacant since 2019. Mandel said Sheetz would be under contract as a lessee.

Plans shown at the open house did not show a development utilizing the existing structure. Instead, there would be a new

6,139-square-foot building. It would feature 16 fueling stations, a picnic area and a detention pond.

Resident Morgan Northey said she had concerns about traffic and light pollution, but mainly wanted to see the building preserved.

“I would rather see somebody entrepreneurial come in and do something pretty with that bank,” Northey said. “That bank is

beautiful. It could be something great.”

Ruffner said he hoped the one-stopshop appeal for travelers would help sell the chain to the community.

“Our goal when we pursue a storefront like this is to be the best neighbor we can be in every community where we operate,” Ruffner said.

Fraser City Councilwoman Patrice

See SHEETZ on page 17A

Photo by Nick Powers

Fraser residents visited the Fraser Lions Club for an open house held by Sheetz on April 25. The gas station and convenience store held the event to provide members of the public information about a location that would replace the State Bank of Fraser.

Suicide

from page 10A

“I think if we, as a community, embrace the fact that this is a real thing and that there are things that we can do to help to prevent it and help to support people through difficult times, then we can really make a difference,” Meyers said.

Meyers said an important aspect of suicide prevention is the community taking the time for trainings and “taking time to normalize the fact that the word suicide isn’t a four letter word.”

Normalization of suicidal thoughts and making people aware of the many resources that are available to help are a major part of suicide prevention.

“I think the presence of 988 and people’s relative comfort referring people to talk to 988, I think is really a wonderful step in the direction of suicide prevention,” Meyers said, referring to a suicide and crisis hotline that is available 24/7 and is confidential.

Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit’s A Single Soul works with a variety of local organizations by training and helping create internal policies for their organization to make it more suicide safe.

A Single Soul’s trainings can be found at jlive.app.

“I find it to be a really nice resource if someone’s looking for a starting point,” Meyers said.

Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit and A Single Soul are having a fundraiser May 22 to spotlight mental health and suicide prevention, and it will feature comedian Gary Gulman.

More information on A Single Soul can be found at jfsdetroit.org. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988.

Another upcoming event which is raising money for suicide prevention is Common Ground’s Ride 2 End Suicide. This event was started by Terri and Lou Jozefiak in honor of their daughter Marie. The event will take place 8 a.m.-noon May 18 at Stony Creek Metropark. The cost is $40, and money raised goes toward mental health crisis intervention. For more information, visit ride2endsuicide.com.

Supervisor

from page 13A

nesses following the March 4 Goo Smoke Shop fire, and he also wants improvements to parks and roads.

“There’s a lot of anger in the township, people want change,” Reiff said. “If I get the chance, I intend to give people that change.”

Reiff has been living in the township for 28 years and has been in Michigan his whole life. He’s worked in plastic injection moldings for most of his life and, in 2002, started his own business called Clinton River Vending.

Reiff has a difficult hurdle to clear: A Google search of his name returns a 2010 Associated Press story, via CBS News, about one of his dogs dying in a hot van in Wash-

ington D.C. Another dog in the car was taken to an animal hospital, and his daughter was reportedly taken by child protective services following the incident.

He pleaded guilty to one of two charges of animal cruelty as part of a plea deal in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and was put on probation for a year and ordered to do 40 hours of community service.

Reiff said he had rigged up a fan to keep the dogs cool in the van before leaving on vacation to D.C. It had worked on other stops on the trip, but failed in D.C. He said we all make mistakes, but that it is important to take ownership of them.

“It’s the biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my life,” Reiff said. “I still apologize to God about it to this day.”

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

Sheetz

Schornak said she had no problem with Sheetz but didn’t like the location they chose. She’s worried about how the store could impact existing businesses in the surrounding area of downtown Fraser.

“We have to be mindful of the businesses that have been here in this community,” Schornak said. “If they wanted to pick a different location, as a company, I would be 100% on board with them.”

Fraser Mayor Michael Lesich attended the meeting to get more information about

the proposed Sheetz. He said they brought knowledgeable people to speak to the benefits. He also gauged public opinion.

“I didn’t hear anyone who came out and said, ‘OK, this changed my mind,’” Lesich said.

The next step for Sheetz is to try to get a proposed development approved by the City Council for a conditional rezoning agreement. Lesich said the earliest this could happen is June. He said Sheetz has presented plans to the Fraser Building Department for review to see if the plans fit the city’s ordinances.

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

from page 14A

Photo by Nick Powers

Mark Trau, left, a supplier of lighting for Sheetz, goes over some of the plans for the proposed Fraser development with Mayor Michael Lesich at the April 25 open house at the Lions Club.

Charged

from page 1A

At an April 26 press conference, Lucido said the highest charge possible was pursued given the evidence available.

“We all feel the need at this time to be not only sympathetic, but also mindful of this event and for it to never happen again,” Lucido said.

Clinton Township Police Chief Dina Caringi said the arrest followed a six-week investigation.

On April 20, detectives received information that Kestou had a one-way ticket to Hong Kong, and that he was due to depart that same day.

“Detectives immediately met with the Macomb County prosecutor in which a decision was made, due to the evidence presented, to authorize an arrest warrant for one count of involuntary manslaughter for Mr. Kestou,” Caringi said.

After the warrant was authorized, detectives contacted authorities in New York. Hours later, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the New York Port Authority, confirmed Kestou was apprehended there without incident.

Lucido said Kestou was in transit to Hong Kong via New York. Kestou didn’t have a warrant before attempting to use his passport, which is currently being held by authorities in New York. Lucido said charges would have been brought against Kestou even if he wasn’t trying to leave the country. He called the timing of the arrest a “blessing” due to the diligent work of the Clinton Township Police Department.

Kestou was arraigned in 41B District Court by Magistrate Ryan Zemke. His bond was set at $500,000 cash or surety only. If released, Kestou must wear a GPS tether, surrender his passport, not leave the state and have no weapons. A probable cause hearing is scheduled for May 7 at 8:30 a.m. before District Court Judge Sebastian Lucido.

Defense attorney James C. Thomas is representing Kestou. The attorney had “no comment” on the case.

‘Loud explosions’ and ‘flying debris’

Clinton Township Police Operations

Capt. Anthony Coppola said the dispatchers were flooded with 911 calls at 8:50 p.m. about the March 4 explosion. He said it took 24 hours for multiple fire departments to get control of the blaze.

“The loud explosions remained continuous, pelting first responders with flying debris,” Coppola said.

Coppola said at 9:31 p.m., an officer reported a person injured at 15 Mile and Bea-

consfield Street, a quarter of a mile from the scene. This was 19-year-old Turner Salter, who died from his injuries. A press release from the prosecutor’s office said Salter was killed by a nitrous oxide canister.

“Our partners at the Clinton Township Fire Department would spend well over a week monitoring and extinguishing sporadic explosions, pop-up fires and continual smoke at the scene,” Coppola said. “This was like nothing any of us had ever seen and hope to never encounter again.”

Clinton Township Fire Chief Tim Duncan said the investigation is still ongoing. He said the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is the lead investigator with Michigan State Police, township police and township fire investigators lending assistance. He said investigators believe the fire started at the southwest corner of the building.

“At this stage they are still at the undetermined aspect of it, but they cannot exclude human involvement in this fire at this time,” Duncan said. “They would still like more investigation, more information to come from some of the witnesses. Some of that is still coming out.”

Duncan added that the Environmental Protection Agency is working to quickly get the site cleaned up. He said more than 3,100 canisters of nitrous oxide were found at the site by the EPA.

He said that the amount of butane at the site, combined with the nitrous oxide, mainly contributed to the explosion. He said bedding and clothing in the building acted as accelerants.

“Just simply the gas load alone is what caused this,” Duncan said.

He said the amount of butane and nitrous oxide at the site indicated that it was

being sold to other entities.

“With the qualities that he had in this building, he’s sending them somewhere,” Duncan said. “Now it’s the time to uncover, where are they going?”

Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon thanked all the parties involved in the investigation. He said the investigation took a long time to make sure it was done right. He came out in favor of laws being changed at the state level for greater regulations on similar businesses.

“We want to stop it from happening anywhere else,” Cannon said.

Clinton Township Building Superintendent Barry Miller confirmed that much of this would have to be changed at the state level. He did say that ordinances for licensing requirements could potentially be changed by the township. He said his department had no complaints.

However, Duncan said the Clinton Township Fire Department had received a complaint prior to the explosion. He said this was after the initial inspection of the property.

“We had an issue with a fire suppression system,” Duncan said. “At that point, they did not have these materials in their building.”

Duncan said his department has been

going to businesses with similar materials and asking to do voluntary inspections to make sure the materials are safely stored. He said owners have also let the department remove materials that exceed the recommended amount.

“The majority of them will allow that,” said Duncan about the inspections. “They’ve been very cooperative.”

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

Photo by Nick Powers

Clinton Township Police Chief Dina Caringi talks about how Goo Smoke Shop owner Noor Noel Kestou was apprehended at an April 26 press conference.

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ONGOING Baumgartner House Museum open houses: Free tours on first Sundays of each month (except January and July), 18577 Masonic Blvd. in Fraser, see times at facebook.com/BaumgartnerHouse

Farmers market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990

Educational presentations: “Uniquely Michigan” and “Plan Your Legacy” (May 8), “What do Jews Really Believe?” and “A Brief History of American Film Part I” (May 9), “The History and Future of the Electoral College” and “Wandering in the Ancient Mayan World Today” (May 13), “Butterflies of Michigan Hike” (two sessions May 14), “Norman Rockwell: America’s Storyteller” and “Lake St. Clair: Ours to Protect” (May 15), “Governmental Planning for Southeast Michigan” and “Walks and Talks of an American Urbanist Across the Great Cities” (May 16), and “How Drones are Used in Public Safety” (May 17), Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, see times and details at lorenzoculturalcenter.com

Monthly book clubs: Presidential Book Club (every first Monday) and Mysteries & Munchies (every second Thursday), both 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15260 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org

Crafts and games: Craft-making for