5/8/24 Warren Weekly

Fitzgerald ‘senior’ prom returns/5A

Fouts and McFall face off for state House seat

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts and current state Rep. Mike McFall filed as Democrats to run in the Aug. 6 primary election in District 14 of the Michigan House of Representatives.

In November, the winner of the Democrat-

ic primary will face Republican Barbara Barber, who was left uncontested after the April 23 candidate filing deadline.

The newly redistricted District 14 represents Center Line, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and parts of Warren. The term of office is two years.

“Constituent concerns in the neighborhoods” and “people-centered legislation” were

the priorities of Fouts and McFall, respectively.

Fouts: ‘I understand how things get done, and how they work’

“My No. 1 priority will be taking care of constituent concerns in the neighborhood,” Fouts said. “When I was a city councilman, when I was mayor, I was known as neighborhood

‘Welcome back to Warren Consolidated Schools’

JOHN BERNIA NAMED DISTRICT’S NEW SUPERINTENDENT

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — In 2019, John Bernia set a goal.

“I told Dr. Livernois my goal was to take over for him someday,” he said.

The aspiration came true.

At the May 1 Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education meeting, the school board voted 7-0 to appoint Bernia as the district’s next superintendent.

Bernia will succeed Superintendent Robert Livernois, who

is retiring effective Aug. 30. Bernia’s official start date has yet to be announced.

The district must now negotiate a successful contract with Bernia in order to move forward. Once a contract is negotiated, it will come back to the school board for a vote.

Bernia previously worked in the district in different roles, including the Carleton Middle School principal and the chief academic officer. He left Warren Consolidated Schools in the fall of 2022 to become the superintendent of the Walled Lake Consolidated Schools District.

The school board interviewed Bernia publicly April 30 at

See HOUSE on page 18A Fouts McFall

Warren Consolidated Schools Board of Education President Susan Trombley, right, said John Bernia, left, had “many if not all of the qualities” she was looking for in a superintendent.

Photo by Maria Allard

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Warren, Center Line celebrates the National Day of Prayer

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Hundreds came to celebrate the National Day of Prayer on May 2, outside Warren City Hall amid the glorious backdrop of sunshine and sparkling skies.

“National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans,” said Judge Steven Bieda of the 37th District Court, as he gave a brief history of the event.

The theme for this year’s observance was “Lift up the word, light up the world.” The scripture that accompanied the theme was taken from 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God — his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for those who take refuge in Him.”

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CENTER LINE — In 2002, Center Line residents Jackie Lancaster and Kathy Hanselman decided it was time the city came together for the National Day of Prayer, held annually on the first Thursday in May.

So they organized Center Line’s first National Day of Prayer ceremony in May of that year.

They have continued the tradition for more than 20 years. With help from friend Denise Neumann, they held their annual observance at noon May 2 outside the David W. Hanselman Municipal Complex.

About 20 people, including city employees, gathered. This year’s theme nationwide was “Lift Up the Word-Light Up the World” from 2 Samuel 22:29-31. The service lasted about 30 minutes.

Early on, Debbie Raleeh, a trustee with the Cpl. Richard W. Menge Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6756, led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

See WARREN on page 15A

Local residents and employees gather outside the David W. Hanselman Municipal Complex on May 2 for the city’s National Day of Prayer ceremony.

Photo by Maria Allard

See CENTER LINE on page 21A

ABOVE: The Warren Woods Christian School’s choir sings “America the Beautiful” to the delight of the audience at the National Day of Prayer at Warren City Hall on May 2.

RIGHT: The National Day of Prayer unites hundreds in front of Warren City Hall.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Fitzgerald ‘senior’ prom returns to the dance floor

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — Ed Malaga was “a dancin’ man.”

On the late afternoon of April 24, he boogied onto the dance floor to the Bee Gees’ disco hit “Stayin’ Alive” during the Fitzgerald High School “senior” prom.

Malaga was among many senior citizens from the community who attended the formal dance, organized by the school’s 12th grade seniors.

Under the direction of teachers and senior co-class advisors Jennifer Crotty and Brian Michael, several students planned a three-hour event that included dinner, a pudding bar, dancing and a brief skit from

the Drama Club’s “Alice in Wonderland” performance held May 2-4.

Held in the cafeteria, attendees heard a quick musical set from the jazz band, and a photo booth for candid shots was set up. Helping to set the vibe was disc jockey Laura Luchtman, owner of L Sharp Productions, who played music from Johnny Cash, ABBA, Earth, Wind and Fire, and the Rolling Stones.

The school’s 12th graders were paired up with local senior citizens for the dance while some students brought their own grandparents. The “senior” prom started at the school many years ago at no cost to residents. It became a spring tradition until the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Angelia Porter, left, and Shon’Tavious Chavez wait in line for the photo booth.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Cousino soccer’s sophomore class is a catalyst for redemption

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

WARREN — Over the past decade, Warren Cousino girls soccer took its fair share of bumps and bruises in the Macomb Area Conference Blue Division.

Since its last MAC title in 2011, Cousino experienced a slew of losing seasons as the team attempted to find its footing after graduating a talented class.

High school sports just have a funny way of working like that where one class can be the difference maker.

As Cousino made its descent into the MAC Gold last year, a talented group of freshmen made their way onto the field as starters in their first varsity season. All it takes is one class, and for the Patriots, the class of 2026 just might be that class.

“Last year, we went ahead and had seven freshmen start on varsity, and they all played AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization),” Cousino head coach John Knight said. “We didn’t have to break it (the game) down as far like, ‘OK, this is how you pass the ball.’” They had some knowledge of the game, and they’re just the heart and soul of the team. Now they’re sophomores. Right after districts, you’re allowed to practice for a couple days afterwards until the finals are, and they were engaged in that. They’ve just been working their tails off.”

The number of freshmen playmakers was a shock to Knight, but a pleasant one as the team finished 7-9-3 and second in the MAC Gold in its first year.

Now with a full year under the sophomores’ belts and now that they’ve adjusted to the league, the Patriots (7-3) are making themselves comfortable and aiming to end the 13-year league drought.

“It’s nice growing together since we had such a big class,” sophomore Riley Payne said. “Once we hit our sophomore year and since everyone has played, I think we’ll be

SPORTS

really good.”

Payne has been a one-woman show on the backline after senior Chloe Sakalas was sidelined due to injury, but the twin power of sophomores Ally and Arieana Nawatha have helped overcome the injury obstacles.

Arieana Nawatha has four shutouts to her credit as Cousino’s primary goalkeeper and is continuing to shine in her second season.

On the offensive attack, the Patriots rely heavily on sophomore Ashley Conroy to be the spark plug night in and night out.

Conroy immediately caught eyes her first year on varsity, and she’s shown no signs of stopping as a lethal goal scorer.

“Ash (Ashley) is one of the most amazing players I think I’ve ever had in all my time,” Knight said. “People think she’s out of control because processes and moves much faster than everybody else. If you watch our film, she just jumps right off the field. You can pick her out in a matter of seconds.”

Alongside Conroy, sophomore Jaime Hollenbeck and freshman Ann Baranski help pace the offensive effort.

Conroy, Hollenbeck, and Baranski are just a prime example of underclassmen elevating each other, and Knight said it’s evident on the field.

“They just feed off each other,” Knight said. “Those two (Hollenbeck and Baranski) aren’t quite as fast as she (Conroy) is, but they process like she does. Their soccer IQ is really high.”

Junior Marlana Mieczkowski, sophomore Emma Kulaga, and sophomore Perla Qaryaqos have also been consistent contributors for Cousino.

The Patriots (3-1 in the MAC Blue) currently sit behind St. Clair Shores Lake Shore (5-0 in the MAC Blue) for the top

COMMUNITY BRIEF

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.

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spot in the league.

Lake Shore already got the better end of Cousino on April 29 in a 4-1 victory, but both teams will match up again before the season is over.

Cousino continues to improve each day, and their young nucleus has the oppor-

tunity to make some noise not just this year, but for the next couple of years in the MAC.

“I feel like we brought a better attitude this season and more energy,” Mieczkowski said.

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

ABOVE: Warren Cousino sophomore Jaime Hollenbeck controls the ball during its matchup against Sterling Heights High School on May 1 at Cousino High School.

LEFT: Warren Cousino sophomore Ashley Conroy sneaks one past the Sterling Heights goalkeeper. Photos by Donna Dalziel

Law enforcement pleads to the public: Lock up your guns

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — The Warren Police Department and the Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido held a press conference at police headquarters April 24 to provide an update about an 8-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself. They also took the time to stress the importance of gun locks and safe storage.

“As of this morning, the child remains in extreme critical condition,” said Lt. John Gajewski, public information officer for the Warren Police Department. The boy’s name is being withheld at the request of the parents, he said.

Officials in attendance said the shooting was avoidable.

“This incident was preventable. Very simple steps could have been taken to prevent the child from having access to a loaded weapon,” said Warren Police Commissioner Charles Rushton.

Police said the “simple steps” include unloading the gun when it is not in use and locking it or putting the unloaded gun in a locked safe or locked container. That coincides with Michigan’s new secure storage law that went into effect Feb. 13. Failure to do so can result in felony charges punishable by up to 15 years, according to Public Act 17 of 2023.

The commissioner and Lucido stressed the importance of gun locks, which are given out free of charge at the Warren Police Department.

“When you come in (to Warren police headquarters), the only question we will ask you is, ‘How many do you need?’” Rushton said. “We want to protect the children of our community. If you are in a surrounding community and for whatever reason can’t afford a gun lock, we will provide anybody who comes in our police department with a gun lock free of charge.”

The commissioner demonstrated how the locks are used to lock the gun and unlock it when it is quickly needed.

“It is a simple turn of the key. It comes apart. You pull it (the lock) out and the gun is ready to have a magazine put in,” Rushton said. “That took me 10 seconds.”

The additional seconds can give the time needed to assess the situation.

“This gives you the chance, again it’s only 10 seconds, five seconds if you practice, to get your faculties about you to make sure what you’re doing is necessary,” Rushton said, accounting for the many accidental

shootings of family members or friends who were not expected to be at home.

What happened

At approximately 3:24 p.m. on April 19, Warren police and fire units were dispatched to 25166 Hoover Road in The Cove on Ten apartment complex, located near 10 Mile Road, where a young boy shot himself in the head, according to police.

Police reportedly administered lifesaving measures until the Warren Fire Department arrived on the scene and transported the child to an area hospital.

Other area police departments assisted in rushing the boy to the hospital.

“With officers from this department and several surrounding agencies blocking intersections along the way, so that medical attention could be received as quickly as possible,” Gajewski said.

The investigation

The investigation indicated the child’s mother, 33, and father, 56, were both home during the incident along with the couple’s three other children: a 6-year-old girl and 6-month-old twins.

“The investigation so far has revealed that a Glock .40-caliber handgun was unsafely and unsecurely stored on top of a kitchen cabinet inside the apartment,” Gajewski said. “The handgun was loaded while stored. No safes, lock boxes, or gun locks were utilized or located anywhere inside this apartment.”

It appears the child used a chair to access the gun, Gajewski said.

Detectives interviewed both parents, who were reportedly cooperative.

The child’s father, Theo Nichols, “admitted to having the gun unsafely and unsecurely stored inside the residence,” Gajewski said. “Nichols admitted to purchasing the gun from the street for protection, as his previous felony conviction for drugs prohibits him from legally owning a handgun.”

The charges

Nichols was arraigned in the 37th District Court in Warren on April 22 before Judge John Chmura. He faces three charges: child abuse in the second degree, a 10-year felony; safe storage violation, a felony punishable up to 10 years; and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, a felony punishable up to five years.

Chmura set bond at $250,000 cash or surety.

Defense attorney Noel Erinjeri declined to comment on his client’s behalf. Nichols is currently in the Macomb County Jail where he awaits a preliminary examination scheduled for 9 a.m. May 21 before Judge Suzanne Faunce in the 37th District Court.

Although Nichols is currently the only one charged in this case, police said the investigation remains active.

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

Photos by Gena Johnson

ABOVE: Warren Police Commissioner Charles Rushton demonstrates how to lock and unlock a gun at an April 23 press conference. RIGHT: The Warren Police Department is giving out gun locks to all who want them.

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This was the first year since 2019 for the event. It was brought back on a smaller scale than in the past, and Michael said the school will continue to build on “the momentum” to bring the senior prom back to what it was.

“Everyone is grateful we’re finally bringing it back,” Michael said. “I hope the students get an experience they might not get every day. They’re interacting with a stranger, using communication skills and learning to put their phone down for three hours.”

“It’s nice to see the community come back together without social distancing to have fun and relax,” Crotty said.

Michael said the students were required to learn at least one fact about their senior counterpart and to “make sure they have fun.” They also received community service hours.

Kathy McLaughlin, 72, hadn’t gone to the prom in high school, so this was her first official prom.

“It was very good. I’m loving it very much,” she said. “They did a really good job.”

Carole Lobeck, 79, has close ties to Fitzgerald High School. She graduated from the school in 1963 and her two daughters also are alumni.

“We didn’t have such a nice cafeteria like this,” said Lobeck, who remembers attending

football and basketball games with friends when she was a student.

The afternoon gave senior Shakyra Maddix and her grandmother Debra Hoerres, 61, a chance to catch up.

“It’s been nice. We’ve had a lot of good conversations,” Maddix said, adding Hoerres shared stories with her about her high school days.

At another table, 12th grade student Shon’Tavious Chavez mingled with several seniors, including Angelia Porter, 70, and Clemmie Swoope, 78.

“So far it’s good. The music is fine,” said Swoope, who attended some of the previous proms. “I’m glad it’s back. The kids are really nice and polite.”

“The young men and women are very helpful and polite,” Porter agreed.

Chavez said the event wasn’t so much about the students, but more about the seniors.

“I want them to have a fun time and memories,” Chavez said.

While most of the students were seniors, a few juniors also attended to learn how to help plan for next year’s event. Adriyane Orum was one of the 11th graders who helped pair up the seniors, set up the event and take photos.

“It’s pretty cool and kind of fun,” she said.

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

ABOVE: Ella Howard, of Detroit, dances to the Bee Gee’s “Stayin’ Alive” with her daughter Lakeisha Howard, of Warren, and Ed Malaga, also of Warren.

RIGHT: Connie Stewart, of Warren, dances with Fitzgerald High School senior Sean Phillips.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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Warren girl seeks to stomp out ‘period poverty’

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Nine-year-old Olive Papasian has always had a passion to help others. At 7 years old, she saw a donation jar and gave to provide feminine hygiene products for homeless women because the products were not available in the shelter.

Today, she has spearheaded a drive to collect period products for girls in her community.

“One out of five girls miss school because they don’t have period products,” said Olive Papasian. “So what we’re doing with the drive is all the stuff we get is going to Lincoln High School for the girls (who need the products) when school starts back up and (for) period packages for the summer.”

“A summer care package will be provided for every girl in need to get her through the summer worry-free,” said Monica Papasian, Olive’s mother.

The period product drive started April 23 and runs through May 31. Suggested donations are pads, tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, feminine wipes and feminine soaps. The packages or boxes may be opened, but the individual items must still be wrapped.

“The tampons collected will be available in school but not part of the summer package,” said Monica Papasian. “Many of the girls can’t use them and I don’t want them to go to waste.”

The donation boxes are located throughout the city at various businesses including outside of Warren Mayor Lori Stone’s office in City Hall.

“I am very proud of Olive. I am inspired by our young people who are stepping up to find solutions to problems they’re seeing in the community,” Stone said. “Period

poverty is an issue I was involved with in the state Legislature. I am proud to stand with community members that are finding solutions. Community service projects that collect products to be disturbed especially to students, is a fantastic idea and I can’t wait to see the results.”

Other donation box locations for the drive are as follows: Old 13 Barber Company, Redrunn Skate Shop, Kuhnhenn Brewing Company in Warren, The Dovetail, Studio 9 Salon in Sterling Heights and Shelby Township, AAA Macomb on Hall Road, AAA Warren on Mound Road, and all Warren Public Library branches.

Monetary donations are accepted. Checks can be made payable to The Papasian Library for Equity and Inclusion with “Period Product Drive” on the memo line, mailed to 6106 Chicago Road, Warren, MI 48092. All donations are tax deductible, according to Monica Papasian.

The period product rive is the second phase of the initiative. For the first phase, the Papasians mailed letters to Stone, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent Robert Livernois, asking them to make feminine hygiene products available in their buildings for free, said Monica Papasian.

“We heard back from the mayor’s office immediately. They (feminine products) are available at City Hall for free,” said Monica Papasian. “But they realized most people wouldn’t realize it is for free or what it is in the machines on the wall. So they’re working on doing something to make it more inviting and available.”

They have yet to hear from Hackel or Livernois, said Monica Papasian.

The plan for the third phase of the initiative is to approach the governor to find funding to make feminine products available

in all schools for free, according to Monica Papasian.

“It’s been really positive. It’s really raised a lot of awareness. There are some men that just had no idea it was an issue or that it wasn’t pretty,” said Monica Papasian about

the feedback received about the period product drive. “A lot of people don’t know.” Period Poverty Awareness Week is May 20-28.

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

Photo provided by Monica Papasian

Monica Papasian, Mayor Lori Stone and Olive Papasian place a period product drive collection box in front of the mayor’s office in City Hall.

Teens charged after school fight, police officer assaulted

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

WARREN — Three suspects are facing charges after a fight on the grounds of Lincoln High School April 22.

On April 23, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido’s office issued a press release announcing the charges against a 17-year-old Eastpointe youth, charged as a minor, and Danasia Kennedy-Johnson and Xavier Tayvione-Demarr Jones, both 18, charged as adults.

According to the press release, Kennedy-Johnson and Jones were on the school grounds at Lincoln Monday with the intention of fighting a student on the bus. Two Warren police officers reportedly attempted to arrest Jones, and when he resisted, all the officers and Jones fell to the ground.

“The officers were struggling to bring Jones under control when the 17-year-old juvenile and Kennedy-Johnson assaulted (an) officer,” the press release states. “The officer was admitted to the hospital in serious condition.”

The press release did not reveal what type of injuries the officer sustained.

Kennedy-Johnson, of Eastpointe, was charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, a 10-year felony; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer causing injury, a four-year felony; malicious destruction of property $200 or more but less than $1,000, one-year misdemeanor; and disorderly person, a 90-day misdemeanor.

Kennedy-Johnson was arraigned April 24 in Warren’s 37th District Court where Chief Judge John Chmura set bond at $200,000 cash or surety.

Jones, of Warren, was charged with three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and disorderly person.

On April 24, Chmura set bond for him at $75,000 cash or surety.

If Jones and Kennedy-Johnson are released, they both must wear a GPS tether, and have no contact with any co-defendants, witnesses in the case or Lincoln High School.

No defense attorney was listed in court records for either Kennedy-Johnson or Jones.

The 17-year-old suspect was charged with assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer causing injury; two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer; malicious destruction of property $200 or more but less than $1,000; and disturbing the peace.

On April 23, a preliminary hearing was conducted in juvenile court where Chief Juvenile Referee Linda Harrison granted the prosecutor’s request to deny bond and hold the teenager in the Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center.

“These teens have not only endangered the life of a dedicated officer who risks everything to safeguard our communities but have also shown a blatant disregard for the law,” Lucido said in a statement. “Such unacceptable behavior will be met with the full force of justice, as we ensure that those responsible are held accountable.”

The incident happened at about 2:50 p.m., 25 minutes after the school’s dismissal. It’s unclear what led up to the altercation.

Van Dyke Public Schools Superintendent Piper Bognar said that a group of

adults came to the school and tried to get on a school bus occupied by Lincoln’s girls softball team at the time.

“No entry was gained into the high school or on the bus,” Bognar said. “All of our safety precautions were in place. Our administrators came out to defuse the situation. It’s disgusting that these adults came back to our school and an officer who protects our kids was injured.”

Bognar said that one of the male suspects may be a student at the high school, but two of the suspects do not attend Lincoln High School.

“The rest of the group was not part of the school community. It was not a Lincoln High School fight,” Bognar said. “This isn’t who we are. We’re really pulling for the female officer and hope she feels better.”

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

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Classic car season has begun with a number of local spots hosting car shows.

LOCAL CAR SHOWS DRIVE INTO TOWN

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Hang those fuzzy rearview mirror dice, shine up that chrome and get ready to ride — car show season has arrived.

Classic car owners are ready to spin their wheels at weekly haunts that welcome all kinds of cruisers, from the hot rod masters to the vintage collectors. Honk, honk.

The Breakfast Club is back at the Ram’s Horn, located at 1990 S. Rochester Road at Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills. The group meets from 6:30 to 11 a.m. every Saturday to reminisce about cruising over coffee.

“We have quite a big group that talk and have breakfast,” manager Kevin Knapp said.

“Anyone is welcome to bring their cars.”

The folks at Culver’s on the Romeo/Washington Township border also are getting in on the classic car culture. The eatery, located at 66227 Van Dyke Ave., is holding a

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MEET INDY NXT DRIVER NOLAN ALLAER MAY 17

WARREN/ROSEVILLE — On April 30, National Coney Island announced that it signed on as the official signature sponsor of metro Detroit-born race car driver

Nolan Allaer and his No. 11 HMD Motorsports car for the INDY NXT series race at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, sponsored by Lear, May 31-June 2.

“To team up with an icon such as National Coney Island that has literally been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, just feels like a natural fit,” Allaer said in a prepared statement. “I’m just hoping I can create some great memories for race fans like NCI has created for me since I was a kid. I’m proud to be a part of the NCI family.”

Race fans will have the opportunity to meet Allaer during a meet and greet from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 at the National Coney Island located at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren. He will sign autographs, display his No. 11 National Coney Island-branded race car and pass out free merchandise including a special poster. Attendees can try to win two tickets to the Detroit Grand Prix, as well as National Coney Island gifts.

Nolan is a third-generation race car driver as his father, grandfather and uncle also drove competitively. In 2020, Allaer graduated magna cum laude from University Liggett High School in Grosse Pointe Woods. National Coney Island is headquartered in Roseville.

— MARIA ALLARD

Race fans can meet race car driver Nolan Allaer from 4 to 6 p.m. May 17 at the National Coney Island located at 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren.

Photo provided by Nolan Allaer Racing

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moving in the day and helps me when I lay down at night.”

There were some in attendance who did not believe in the power of prayer.

Each minister on the program prayed for different facets of society. The celebration started with prayer for those in police, fire, and military services, business and labor, Ukraine, schools, the media, church and government, and national renewal.

“As I look out, Lord, this is what heaven looks like, Lord, all the different colors and all the different shades, Lord,” said Pastor Lisa Reeves of New Wine Ministries in Waterford, as she addressed the audience and prayed for families.

“You could feel the power of God,” said Brenda Karakeian. “It was just a wonderful, beautiful time, I loved it.”

The singing brought the crowd to its feet, from the youthful voices of students from Warren Woods Christian School to the powerhouse vocals of Lady Peggy James and the harmonies of the Life Application Ministries Christian Church choir. The soloist and the groups that performed left many in tears.

Among those in attendance were former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts, Judge Michael Chupa of the 37th District Court and Councilwoman Melody Magee.

“I thought it was outstanding because our city needs prayer. We all need prayer,” said Magee as she spoke about the event and what brought her there. “The power of prayer. I believe prayer works. It gets me

“Praying does nothing,” said Chris McLaughlin, state director of the Secular Alliance of Michigan and president of the Michigan Atheists. “If prayer did achieve something, wouldn’t it be wonderful to get all that money back that we invest, for example, in bulletproof vests for our brave police officers? Why don’t we just pray the bullets away?”

McLaughlin would like to see more of a differentiation between church and state.

“This country was founded as a secular nation,” said McLaughlin. “It’s in the First Amendment. ‘Congress should make no law with respect to religion.’”

McLaughlin further expounded, “They are out in front of City Hall because they’re looking for an endorsement. They want to give the appearance that the United States endorses their religion.”

With a standing ovation and shouts of affirmation, the audience endorsed Roy Walters, associate pastor of Life Application Ministries, as he prayed for national renewal and concluded the ministers’ prayer presentation.

The celebration closed with strangers holding hands and saying the Lord’s Prayer in unison.

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

Hundreds gathered in front of Warren City Hall to pray and observe the National Day of Prayer on May 2.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

SCHOOL BRIEFS

All ‘Starr’ drummer to play concert at Warren Mott

WARREN — Gregg Bissonette, a 1977 Mott High School graduate who has played drums with David Lee Roth and Ringo Starr, is returning to his roots for one night.

Bissonette will perform a live concert, featuring the Warren Consolidated Schools Jazz All-Stars, at 6 p.m. May 9 in the Warren Mott auditorium, 3131 12 Mile Road.

Donations will be accepted for admission. The event is sponsored by the Warren Mott Band Club.

Art exhibit

WARREN — The public can still view the Warren Consolidated Schools Festival of the Arts featuring student artwork.

The exhibit is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday until May 14 at the Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Avenue.

WWMS Robotics Club makes strides

WARREN — Members of the Warren Woods Middle School STEM Robotics Club were champions at the regional qualifier. Currently, the seventh graders are practicing for the World Championships at Lawrence Technological University on May 11. The team is supported with the use of 99h Robotics Competition Grant funds.

Shoe fundraiser will help others

CENTER LINE/MACOMB COUNTY — Officials from the Macomb Intermediate School District are holding a fundraiser to benefit the students of the Macomb County Secondary Autism Program, which has partnered with Funds2orgs to raise money.

Organizers are collecting gently used and new shoes until June 1. The program receives 45 cents per pound. Center Line High School, located at 26300 Arsenal in Center Line, is a drop-off site. People can leave the donations in bags marked “donation” on the front porch of the high school.

The donated shoes are sent to developing countries, including Haiti, Costa Rica and Algeria, to create job opportunities. The shoe drive fundraisers help provide inventory to more than 4,000 microentrepreneurs, who sell the shoes to support their families.

For more information or questions, email Michelle Dubiel at mdubiel@misd. net.

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.

Cousino student earns scholarship

WARREN/FLINT — Kettering University and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. recently named Jacob Nelson as one of 26 Kettering students who represent the university’s inaugural class of Michigander Scholars recipients. Nelson is a Class of 2024 Cousino High School student majoring in mechanical engineering. The students were honored as Kettering’s first ever winners of the state’s coveted scholarship incentive in partnership with General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co., BorgWarner Inc., Bosch, ZF and Hemlock Semiconductor.

The program offers scholarships for $5,000 to $10,000 to qualifying scholars who complete a co-op or internship and/ or accept a full-time position as a computer, electrical or process engineer or software developer with a participating company and commit to staying in Michigan for 12 months.

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councilman and kind of the neighborhood mayor. People knew they could call me day or night. I will focus on that.”

Among the issues Fouts addressed were fireworks, illegal rentals and grow operations. He would like to see more city control regarding these issues.

“Marijuana is legal to grow in homes but there should be some better control of grow operations,” said the former mayor. “Because I get complaints from people about the smell coming from their (the growers’) homes. There needs to be better control at the state level.”

Fouts continued.

“It’s local control. I don’t want to tell every city what they can do. I want to allow individual cities to have control over things of that nature,” he said.

Fouts was in office for 16 years as mayor and served until it was ruled he could not run again in the November 2023 election due to term limits. Prior to that, he served more than 25 years on the Warren City Council. Both positions are nonpartisan elected offices.

“I am very familiar with Center Line. We’ve (Warren has) worked closely with Center Line. I’m happy to work with them. I know Center Line quite well and I think most of the people know me,” Fouts said. “I grew up in Hazel Park. I graduated from Hazel Park High. My dad was (the) city manager of Hazel Park, so I’m familiar with that.”

Fouts addressed Madison Heights as an area he grew up knowing and one that is across the street from his current jogging route.

Before entering politics, Fouts was a high school government teacher and would like to see more funding for education.

“The state has allocated a 3% funding increase, but I think we need more than that,” Fouts said. “Right now, we can’t get substitute teachers because teachers’ pay is too low. Therefore the schools are short substitutes. If you don’t have substitutes, you have to put several classes together and that doesn’t work out.”

At the state level, Fouts plans to encourage people to buy American products, prevent companies which receive tax abatements from taking high-paying jobs overseas and continue to support unions. He would also like to see less taxes on retirees 401(k) plans.

Fouts would like to secure funding from the state for various city departments including police, fire, water and sanitation.

He also would like to see more political collaboration, according to him, as was done with the Mound Road project between Macomb County, the city of Sterling Heights and the city of Warren, which resulted in state and federal funding.

“I think we need more funding to do 696 South. We’ve done 696 North,” Fouts said.

The longtime politician began his journey into politics more than 40 years ago by running for the Michigan House of Representatives three times. He lost three times before he ran for Warren City Council and won, staying 26 years.

“When I ran the first time, I was young. I think I was around 30. I didn’t know a good deal of what I was doing. Today, I am a seasoned veteran. I’ve been around a long time,” Fouts said about his candidacy for the Michigan Legislature in 2024. “I understand how things get done, and how they work.”

Fouts added, “I have a background in legislative work. I have a background in executive work. And I have a background as a teacher. So I think that will be helpful.”

McFall: ‘We have focused very much on people-centered legislation’

McFall served his first term in the state House of Representatives in District 8, which comprised parts of Oakland and Wayne counties including Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Highland Park and parts of Detroit.

According to McFall, the new district will not change the outcome of his campaign too much.

“Half of the district I already represent, and I feel I have represented it very well, bringing quite a bit back to the district,” McFall said. “I am not expecting it to alter it that much. It’s just that now I will represent part of Macomb County instead of Wayne County.”

McFall has connections with the cities represented in the new District 14.

“I was on the Hazel Park City Council prior to getting elected as state representative when I was elected in 2022. I have lived in Madison Heights, previously, a long time ago. I have represented Madison Heights and Hazel Park for going on two years. I know a lot of people in Warren because it is a border community,” McFall said. “We have a lot of interaction with our businesses and just people in general. I don’t think it will be much of a change.

“We have a lot in common with Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Warren and Center Line. So I actually feel it is a great fit,” said the state representative.

McFall served two years on the Hazel Park City Council as mayor pro tem, a des-

ignation that goes to the highest vote-getter. During his tenure, he spearheaded several economic development initiatives including the Main Street Hazel Park program, which worked to attract new business to Hazel Park and support existing businesses, according to McFall.

“I have a very good record for my time here in the House voting,” McFall said. “We have focused very much on people-centered legislation. Cutting taxes for seniors by repealing the pension tax. We have record funding for public schools. We provided lunch and breakfast for all public school students. We added LGBTQ rights to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1976. We passed commonsense gun reforms, gun violence reforms.

“I run on my record,” McFall said.

Among the pieces of legislation McFall is currently working on is MI Secure Retirement, which he said creates a secure savings program for small businesses that can’t afford to have a retirement savings program of their own but would like to provide one for their employees.

“It is very similar to the college saving program, the 529 college savings program, where it is a public-private partnership, where it is overseen by the treasury,” McFall

said. “It will allow people to start saving for retirement earlier than what they may have and hopefully keep people off of public assistance as they age and retire, as well as keep them in the homes they’ve lived in so they don’t have to move, so they can age in place.”

McFall further explained the retirement plan.

“Right now, there’s about 41% of the Michigan workforce that does not have access to any sort of retirement savings program whatsoever. Instead of going out and having to seek something on your own, your employer will sign you up for the program through the state,” McFall said.

The money would be pulled directly from the worker’s paycheck. According to McFall, there are roughly 16 other states already doing this.

McFall prides himself on being accessible.

“Even though I am no longer on the City Council, I still get residents that contact me because their garbage didn’t get picked up,” McFall said. “Residents know that I am reliable so they can always count on me to help them with their issues.”

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

Car shows

classic car show from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays until Labor Day. Staff members will pick their favorite car each week and give out a special gift.

Another place for a “wheel” good time is the Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren. Cruise night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. At press time, the first official date was set for May 7.

It’s the 1950s all over again when cruisers meet up at Eddie’s Drive-In, 36111 Jefferson Ave. in Harrison Township. Gearheads are usually there at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer.

Mark your calendar for June 7. That’s when the car shows at the Walter F. Bruce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1146, located at 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St Clair Shores, will begin. The event will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday in the back of the facility, between the building and Lake St. Clair.

The car shows will be different than in the past. There is no cost to attend, and there will not be trophies or door prizes this year. However, there will be raffles and music from a disc jockey. Food, including hamburgers and hot dogs, will be for sale. For more information, call Randell Shafer ar (586) 524-0449.

Here are some other places for weekly car shows, weather permitting:

The Big Boy located at 200 W. Maple Road in Troy welcomes cruisers from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Twisted Axle Car Club will park its unique and stylish automobiles at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville.

Louie’s Towne Grill Cruise Nights, located at 79 N. Main St. in Mount Clemens, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday this spring and summer.

Beginning June 6, the Stahl’s Automotive Collection at 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township will hold cruise nights from 4 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday, minus the third Thursday of the month. During the cruise nights, car fans can also check out the museum, which will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The museum is the creation of businessman Ted Stahl, who has stocked the facility with antique vehicles that date back to the early 1900s.

Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m. May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept.

19 at Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township. Call (586) 464-5372 for more information.

SandBaggers Sports Bar and Grill, 25615 Van Dyke Ave. in Center Line, will start its weekly car shows May 15. Everyone gathers in the parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays until September.

The “Fun Time Cruzers” meet at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights from 4-8 p.m. (to 7 p.m. after mid-September) every Monday night from May to September. Meet at the Lakeside Mall Food Court on the south side of Hall Road and east of Schoenherr in Sterling Heights.

The public is cordially invited to the monthly Cars and Coffee at 8 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at the M1 Concourse, located at 1 Concourse Drive in Pontiac. There is no cost to attend. The 87acre property features a 28,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art event complex, a 1.5-mile closed track, 255 private garages, and a full schedule of signature events. For more information, visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999.

There is also a spot in town for vintage bicycle enthusiasts. The Lumberyard Pub & Grub and East Side Bike Shop are again hosting the weekly bicycle nights at the Lumberyard, 26700 Schoenherr Road in Warren. Anyone can attend from 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday evening to talk about their two-wheeled Roadmasters, Schwinns and Columbias. According to staff, there also will be a special bike night for kids with a date to be determined later in the season.

Charity drives

A couple of upcoming car shows will not only rev their engines, but will give back to the community.

Healing Choices and Macomb Elks No. 2292 will join together for the Drivin’ 2292 Charity Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9 at the Macomb Elks Lodge No. 2292, located at 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren.

Proceeds will benefit both charitable organizations. Car owners can register by email at webmaster2292@gmail.com. Early registration costs $20 per car. Those who register before June 1 will receive a swag bag. The registration fee on the day of the car show will be $25 per car.

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot will celebrate its 25th year next month. Money raised from the annual cruise is distributed to local charities that have included the St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, the Eastpointe Li-

ons Club and the Kiwanis Club of Clinton Township. For a complete list of events, visit cruisin-gratiot.com.

In the meantime, the cruise committee invites the public to a fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. May 8 at Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant, 24443 Gratiot Ave. There will be 50/50 raffles and gift baskets for raffles. Some of the cars that will be part of this year’s event will be on display. Anyone can bring a car to display. If getting a carryout, mention the cruise for the committee to get credit.

C&G Newspapers has compiled a list of local car shows at candgnews.com/news/carshows-cruises-2024. Another good source is facebook.com/AmericanDreamCars.

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

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In unison, the group said prayers for the Center Line City Council as well as city employees, including those who work at City Hall and for the Public Safety Department. They bowed their heads for local and state politicians including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Devotions, too, centered around families, teachers, churches, business leaders, military personnel, and those in the media.

“It’s all about calling America together to pray,” Lancaster said. “People all throughout the United States will be praying today.”

“We love the Lord Jesus with all our heart,” Hanselman said. “We want our community to know him as well and our city to follow him.”

Hanselman is the widow of David Hanselman, who served on the Center Line City Council for 28 years. He also was Center Line’s mayor from 2009 until he died in 2015. Current Center Line Mayor Bob Binson and City Manager/Clerk Dennis Champine also attended.

“Thank you for coming out for the National Day of Prayer. All denominations of all religions can pray to their respective God and whatever it is that they do,” Binson said. “Another thing about this ‘Lift Up the Word-Light Up the World,’ it spoke about forgiveness and there’s not a lot of that going on in our world today. A lot of division in politics and in people’s ideas. I think it’s important that we realize that we can forgive each other and disagree.

“My seventh grade teacher taught me that forgiveness is very important because if

you have anger and hate in your heart, you carry that with you everywhere that you go,” Binson said. “In some cases, the person that you’re angry with doesn’t even know about it. So you’re the one that’s always angry.”

Letting their voices be heard, music was part of the afternoon when the group sang “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”

The National Day of Prayer was started by President Harry S. Truman and first observed on July 4, 1952. The observance was changed to the first Thursday in May by President Ronald Reagan in 1987.

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Center Line residents Kathy Hanselman, forefront, and Denise Neumann, middle, and Center Line Mayor Bob Binson recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bernia

the district’s administrative building. According to a press release, he was chosen from a field of six candidates. He was the only candidate the school board interviewed. Of the other candidates who applied, Board President Susan Trombley said they “did not come close to meeting our level of standards.”

Those standards included certification in the state of Michigan as an administrator, a doctoral degree and 10 years of administrative experience.

“Dr. Bernia has many if not all of the qualities I am looking for in a superintendent,” Trombley said. “The familiarity of our district provides an advantage in my opinion.”

After his approval, Bernia took to the podium to address the school board.

“I can’t tell you what this means to me and means to my whole family. I can’t thank the board enough for the opportunity,” Bernia said. “I want you to know that I will come back and I will work as hard as you would expect me to. I will work with everyone and deliver a product you can be proud of.”

Bernia said Livernois is like an older brother to him.

“Dr. Livernois saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself a long, long time ago and I owe him a lot,” Bernia said. “I know how much he cares about this place, and I promise you I’ll take good care of it. I’m ready and I’m very interested in serving as the superintendent of schools here.”

The board met for a special public meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 1 — prior to the regular meeting — to discuss Bernia’s interview.

“He would hire people that aren’t afraid to be (held) accountable. I think that’s really important. He said he believes in his people and mentoring and that he lifts them up,” Board Secretary Leah Berdy said. “Overall, I really loved that he embraced that he would keep the things that were working well in our district but that he is going to bring in new ideas and new strategies in areas where we might need to change some things.”

“Dr. Bernia, welcome back to Warren Consolidated Schools. I can tell you for sure that I have three Broadwells at home that will be very excited to see you back in the district and in the neighborhood,” Board Trustee Megan Papasian-Broadwell said. “Yesterday, what really resonated with me is that comfortability and the strong agency that you showed within yourself to be creative and collaborative and really get out there and be a problem solver with the team that’s in place here.”

As superintendent, Bernia will have an initial 90-day plan.

“A key part of that plan is meeting with, really, everyone. I’ll ask where our strengths are and where we need to grow. Then I’ll very specifically ask what people need from me,” Bernia said. “The strengths, we celebrate. In the areas that we grow we build plans and goals around, we measure and see how we’re doing, and we report that out. I’ll build some goals for myself around what people say they need from me.”

He also said that at Walled Lake, he does cabinet instructional visits in which he

and all the district’s assistant superintendents visit the school buildings.

“When we arrive we talk to the principal and we hear about what the school is working on, what their goals are for the year and how they have been spending their professional development time,” Bernia said. “Then we go through the school. We go classroom to classroom and see what the kids are doing and talk to the teachers. Then we meet again as we wrap up the visit and we debrief. We talked about what we saw.

“Over time, I sit down with the learning services team and say, ‘Here’s what we saw and here’s what we’ve learned. How does that impact our professional development plan for next year,’” Bernia said. “I think the instructional visit team that we build will be welcome here.”

During his interview, Bernia was asked about several issues, including school safety, curriculum, diversity, innovation and special education. Bernia feels the critical issues in the next five years will be finance, losing staff members to pending retirement, the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning, and finding enough staffing for special education students.

Board Trustee Brian White asked him

what his approach would be to maintain positive relationships with employee bargaining groups.

“I came to the district level when our employees were taking massive concessions. It was really the peak of concessions, so I’ve been through some hard negotiations and I’ve been through some hard times,” Bernia said. “What I can tell is that was the period of time when I knew they were in it for the right reasons and they knew that I was in it for the right reasons.”

When answering the question, he mentioned Robert Callender, president of the Warren Education Association.

“I think (when) Mr. Callender and I talk there are things we agree on and there are things we don’t agree on,” Bernia said. “But what I know to be true is that what he’s saying and his perspective is shaped by a deep care for the system, and he knows that about me, too. So I think that mutual respect has been beneficial to the system. We have to have a positive working relationship both when times are good and when times are a little more difficult.”

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

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 6:56 p.m. April 10, Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to Walmart, 51450 Shelby Parkway, for a fraud complaint. Upon arrival, officers spoke to an employee, who stated that he found a credit card skimmer on one of the credit card payment systems in the self-checkout lane. It is unknown who placed the credit card skimmer on the payment system. Police planned to review video from Walmart in an attempt to locate a suspect.

U-Haul pulled over, pills found on passenger, driver not licensed SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 10:30 p.m. April 10, a Shelby Township police officer on patrol observed a U-Haul truck in the area of Van Dyke Avenue and 22 Mile Road with no taillights on. The officer then initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle.

Upon talking to the driver, the officer determined that the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. The passenger of the vehicle reportedly appeared extremely nervous when she was talking to the officer. The officer then had the occupants exit the vehicle. A female police officer was called to the scene to search the female passenger due to her nervous behavior.

As the female officer arrived, the female passenger reached under her shirt and pulled out several Adderall pills that she had been concealing in her bra, according to the report. She did not have a prescription for the Adderall pills, police said. The passenger was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance.

Driver admits to drinking ‘a lot’

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer in the area of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue observed a vehicle traveling 65 mph in a 45 mph zone at 1 a.m. April 10. The officer then initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon talking to the driver, the officer could smell the odor of intoxicants on her, police said. She reportedly admitted to the officer that “she drank a lot.” The officer then had the driver exit the vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver agreed to take a preliminary breath test, with the results being 0.21% blood alcohol content. The driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated.

Uber account hacked

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man came into the Shelby Township Police Department to report that his Uber account had been hacked at 10 p.m. April 10. The man stated that he is a driver for Uber and that

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Fraud reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:45 p.m. on April 15, a report was made about an incident of suspected fraud that occurred the same day in the 21000 block of Brys Drive.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke to a 40-year-old woman who stated she received a fraud notification from her bank after using an Uber. She used the service for transportation from the airport. When she got the notification shortly after she got home, she realized she left her crossbody bag in the car. She canceled her credit cards and contacted Uber to see if she could get her belongings back. In the bag were several credit cards, several gift cards and her Michigan identification.

She was given a report number and advised to call back if there were any updates.

Vehicle theft reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:42 a.m. on April 10, a report was made about a vehicle theft that occurred between April 9 and April 10 on Northshore Drive.

Upon arrival, an officer met with the victim, a 46-year-old woman, who stated she noticed her vehicle missing on April 10. The last time she saw it was at 10 p.m. on April 9. She stated that she locked the vehicle and that it was taken without keys. There was shattered glass on the ground where she left it. She stated on April 9, a man walked up to her while she was sitting in her car and asked for a ride.

The man left because her dog was barking at him from the side of the vehicle. She quickly went inside after the incident. The vehicle was later found abandoned and no arrests were made.

Larceny reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:50 a.m. on April 15, a report was made about a larceny that occurred the same day in the 21000 block of Sunnyside Street.

Upon arrival, an officer spoke to the victim, a 53-year-old man, who stated he heard noise coming from outside and that when he walked outside, he saw a man, between 35 and 40 years old, trying to get into the victim’s car. The victim scared him off and he left. He reportedly shouted an expletive at the victim and fled west on Sunnyside.

The suspect drove a late ’90s burgundy vehicle.

The victim was worried he broke into his neighbors’ cars, but a check yielded no results. A canvas of the area yielded nothing of consequence.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A solicitor was reportedly playing a violin and asking for money at a business in the 43000 block of Schoenherr Road, near Canal Road, April 8. According to police, the business’s property manager said the busker had been asked to leave before, and the complainant wanted him evicted. Police said they contacted the violin player, who then departed.

Juveniles accused of trashing parking lot

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police heard a tip April 7 that some young children had allegedly thrown trash onto the parking lot near Walmart, 44575 Mound Road, by Dobry Drive, before leaving on foot. Police said they didn’t spot the kids by the time they arrived.

Juveniles suspected of mischief playing with frog

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said they investigated a potential mischievous juvenile case at around 10:45 p.m. April 8 regarding multiple minors who were at the bridge in Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road.

Police said the juveniles were “playing with a frog,” though officers did not specify what happened next in the report.

Police investigate report of imminent bar fight

STERLING HEIGHTS — Two men were allegedly preparing to fight at a bar in the 44000 block of Hayes Road, near M-59/Hall Road, March 24. Police said both sides were gone by the time they arrived, and the bar’s management said there were no further issues.

Woman arrested for retail fraud

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — The owner of a store in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue contacted police at 3:04 p.m. April 13 after he saw a woman who he said has stolen from his store in the past attempt to take merchandise again. Police said the suspect, a 47-year-old from Detroit, had a bottle of Flecha Azul Tequila Blanco valued at $69.99, a bottle of Cabo Wabo Tequila Blanco valued at $49.99, a bottle of Daou Rose wine valued at $29.99, a bag of cookies valued at $6.99 and a container of sliced fruit valued at $15.74 that she had taken from the store without paying for. The

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p.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 19, an unknown suspect is said to have entered the employee area of a business in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village and stolen credit cards belonging to people who work at the business. A police report states that the cards

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY 9

Author talk: Artist Janie Paul discusses her new book “Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance,” 5:30 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274

Gun safety event: Gun lock and backpack giveaway, 6-8 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., facebook.com/ NewnanForCouncilDistrict5

MAY 11

‘Church People: The Play’: 3 and 7 p.m., Warren Civic Theatre, 5460 Adren Ave., warrencivic.org

MAY 14

Folk music concert: Featuring duo Jackie & Gary, 7 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.gov/202/Library

MAY 15

Senior health care seminar: Vendors from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lunch at noon, speaker from 12:30-1:30 p.m, and door prizes from 1:30-2 p.m., Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 758-1310, cityofwarren.org/events

MAY 16

Eloise presentation: Learn about Michigan’s notorious poorhouse, asylum and tuberculosis sanitorium, 5:30 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline. gov/202/Library

MAY 18

Plant exchange: Hosted by Warren Garden Club, 10 a.m.-noon, First United Methodist Church of Warren, 5005 Chicago Road, cityofwarren.org/events

Smetanka Spring Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, smetankacraftshows.com

Sterling Heights Treasure Hunter’s Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, (586) 446-2700, sterlingheights.gov

MAY 22 Using small garden spaces wisely: 6-7 p.m., Warren Public Library - Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 751-0770, warrenlibrary. net

MAY 31

PRISM Men’s Chorus: 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

MAY 31-JUNE 2

Center Line Independence Festival and Cruisin’ 53: Festival 2-11 p.m. May 31, festival and fireworks 11 a.m.-11 p.m. June 1, and festival noon-6 p.m. and Cruisin’ 53 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, festival at Memorial Park, 25355 Lawrence Ave. in Center Line, cruise headquarters and car show at City Center Plaza, 25005 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, and

cruise from Eight to 13 Mile Roads along Van Dyke in Center Line and Warren, cruisin53.com

ONGOING

‘Cabaret’: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.

Sundays May 10-19, Owen Jax Rec Center, 8207 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, warrencivic.org

Car shows: Friday Night Flex, 7 p.m. Fridays through late fall, Michigan Collegiate High School, 31300 Ryan Road in Warren

• Also music, 50-50, food and drinks, 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren, (586) 757-8130

• Weekly car shows, prizes, 50-50 and more, 4-8 p.m. every Monday May-September, Lakeside Mall, 14000 Lakeside Circle in Sterling Heights, funtimecruzers.com

Mad Scientist Club: Meets every last Tuesday of month, Warren Public Library - Miller Branch inside Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., (586) 751-5377, warrenlibrary.net

Warren Garden Club: Meets 6 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through May, Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., keffert@wowway.com

La Leche League of Warren: Meetings for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

every third Wednesday of month, Warren Public Library - Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, lllofwarren.weebly.com

Historical Society of Center Line: Meets 10 a.m.noon most first Fridays of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St. St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.gov/202/Library

Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920

Widowed Friends events: Book club meets 10:30 a.m. every second Friday of month, National Coney

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