6/19/24 Warren Weekly

Sabaugh, who spent decades serving the public as the Macomb County clerk/ register of deeds, died

June 8

the age of 85.

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

CENTER LINE/WARREN/STERLING HEIGHTS — With cheers, hugs and tears, high school graduation is a bittersweet time.

Emotions can run high as parents can’t believe their children grew up so fast, and teachers have to say goodbye to students.

There’s also a feeling of accomplishment, the excitement of what the future holds, and memories on which to reflect.

‘PUBLIC SERVICE WAS HER TRUE CALLING’

COMMUNITY REMEMBERS CARMELLA SABAUGH

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

MACOMB COUNTY — When Matthew Sabaugh was first appointed to the 37th Judicial District Court in Warren in 2008, his mom, Carmella Sabaugh, offered him some sound advice.

“The office is not yours. It belongs to the people,”

she told him. “You are only a caretaker. Try your best to leave it better than you found it.”

Matthew Sabaugh, who is currently a Macomb County Circuit Court judge, is remembering his mother for her love, encouragement, enthusiasm, spirited conversations, tireless work ethic and public service.

Carmella Sabaugh, who spent 24 years as the Ma-

See SABAUGH on page 10A

Earlier this month, local students officially graduated from high school. The Warren Weekly emailed local school officials to get some insight into the Class of 2024.

Center Line Public Schools

Class song: “Congratulations,” by Post Malone. Graduation was June 1 at Jimmy John’s Field in Utica. There were 143 Center Line High School graduates, five certificates of completion, and 48 graduates from Academy 21, which is the district’s hybrid program.

According to the district’s college advisory, 40.7% of the students plan to attend a four-year university with 28.7% enrolling in community college. Just over 15% will attend a trade school, 11.3% will immediately join the workforce and 2.7% enlisted in

See GRADUATION on page 12A

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3A/ WARREN WEEKLY • JUNE 19, 2024

Victim left in in critical condition after alleged assault

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Two brothers were arraigned in the 37th District Court on June 5 after they allegedly beat a man and left him unconscious in the street following an argument about money.

Donald Johnson, 34, and his brother, Milton Johnson, 32, both of Warren, were each charged with assault with intent to murder, a felony punishable up to life in prison.

On June 3, after receiving several 911 calls about an assault in progress, Warren police and fire units were dispatched at approximately 1:13 p.m. to the 22000 block of Karam Court where police found an unconscious 25-year-old male in the street and began first aid until the Warren Fire Department transported the patient to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition but improving as of June 10, according to police.

Witnesses reported the two brothers “kicked and stomped” the victim in the upper body and head area. From the investigation, police learned that Donald Johnson exited a residence and started to assault the victim after the victim was lying

See ASSAULT on page 6A

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CHATTERTON CELEBRATION

On the late afternoon of June 10, Chatterton Middle School hosted an event for eighth graders to celebrate their last days of middle school before moving on to high school in the fall. TOP AND LEFT: Games and inflatables were set up outside, with dancing and video games inside. Snacks were also available. ABOVE: Best friends Ilanah Richardson, left, and Zanayah Burks, right, stand in front of the photo backdrop. They wore outfits custom made by Burks’ auntie that celebrate their leaving eighth grade and heading to high school.

THURSDAY

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Warren seniors rock with Motown at the DIA

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — Nearly 50 area seniors gathered for a visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts on May 30 and enjoyed a Motown concert followed by a self-guided tour of the museum. The free event was hosted by the Warren Civic Center Library and sponsored by the DIA.

Gnote7 performed Motown favorites that included “My Girl,” “Get Ready” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” by The Temptations; “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” by The Four Tops, and the Mar-

vin Gaye and Tammi Terrell classic “You’re All I Need to Get By.” Smiles radiated from the seniors in the audience as they danced in their seats, nodding and clapping to the rhythm of the music.

“The music was the best, just being there. We thought we were teenagers,” said Susan Mosconi, of Warren. “We would have danced in the aisles if we could have.”

Mosconi had been to the DIA with the library a couple of years ago; however, that was just the museum tour and not a concert. The event was part of the DIA’s Melodies at the Museum program which included con-

Photo by Gena Johnson

Seniors gather in front of Warren City Hall with librarians Lisa Martin and Julianne Novetsky after the Civic Center Library hosted a trip to the DIA for a Motown concert and museum tour.

in the street, according to police.

Police reported that Milton Johnson and the 25-year-old victim were arguing about money when the fight ensued. The suspects and the victim knew each other, said police.

The brothers entered a nearby residence after the altercation. This is where Milton Johnson was arrested without incident. Police later executed a search warrant for Donald Johnson’s residence, where he was arrested and taken into custody without incident, police said.

Both brothers pleaded not guilty before Judge Michael Chupa, who set each of their bonds at $200,000 cash or surety.

The attorney of record for Donald Johnson is Nijad Georges Mehanna.

“I don’t have any discovery yet or police reports or anything,” Mehanna said. “All I can tell you is that we will vigorously advocate on his behalf, and we will provide him with services to defend his rights.”

A public defender had not been assigned for Milton Johnson at press time, according to 37th District Court records.

Donald and Milton Johnson were in the Macomb County Jail at press time where they awaited a probable cause conference at 8:45 a.m. on June 18 in Chupa’s courtroom.

“We’re fortunate the victim is on the path of recovery right now,” Warren Police Department Detective Lt. Scott Isaacson said. “And this will be handled through the court system.”

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

Milton Johnson Donald Johnson

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cert dates of various musical genres ranging from classical, jazz and blues to, most recently, Motown. The program is designed for seniors 55 and older. However, if someone under 55 is accompanying a senior or is their caregiver, they are welcome to come.

“I haven’t heard Motown in a while,” said Nancy Allen, of Warren. “I had been to DIA many times but never in the auditorium. It is fabulous, just beautiful.”

The original Motown sound evoked nostalgic memories.

“I loved it all. I grew up in Detroit with Motown music, so it brought back a lot of memories,” said Linda Declerk, of Warren, who participates in the library events when she knows about it. “I go to the library for books twice a week. I think our libraries are top notch here in Warren.”

The DIA provided a luxury bus that picked up the majority of the attendees in front of Warren City Hall and drove to the Village of Warren Glenn, a senior living community, and picked up about 15 of the residents. As the bus pulled up at the DIA, a museum representative had a box of

freshly baked cookies, individually wrapped for everyone on the bus. When leaving the museum, bottles of water were distributed to anyone who wanted one.

“This is a really good opportunity to connect, especially seniors, with cultural events that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do on their own,” said Warren outreach librarian Juliann Novetsky, who organized the trip. “Just because they may not have transportation, or they might be uncomfortable with finding parking and things like that. So I think this really does make a difference that they’re able to enjoy (activities) in the larger community.”

Novetsky, along with branch librarian Lisa Martin, facilitated this event and accompanied the seniors on the trip.

“The feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive,” Novetsky said. “Pretty much everyone who has gone on the trip, this is our second one, they have always enjoyed it and are usually interested in going on another trip in the future.

“I hope they do it again,” said Mosconi.

For more information about library programs, visit warrenlibrary.net. For senior events at the DIA, visit dia.org/events/se niorsvisits.

Father faces life in prison for child abuse conviction

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

MOUNT CLEMENS — A jury in Macomb County Circuit Court convicted a Warren father of child abuse on June 5 after a six-week trial.

Prosecutors claimed Matthew Siladke, 26, caused his 5-week-old daughter’s multiple injuries.

Siladke was charged with child abuse in the first degree, a felony punishable up to life in prison.

Investigators said his daughter suffered multiple injuries at his hands, including a skull fracture, over 20 rib fractures, a displaced femur, neck injuries and brain injuries on multiple dates in July 2021, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office in a written statement.

Siladke’s attorneys of record are Arthur

Garton and Lisa Satawa.

“Where the jury’s verdict is respected, he (Siladke) maintains his innocence and we plan to appeal,” said Satawa.

Siladke’s daughter is now 3 years old, according to Satawa. “She’s fine,” the attorney said, when asked how the daughter is doing. “She’s meeting all of her milestones.”

Colleen Worden and Lisa Lozen were the assistant prosecutors, and Judge Julie Gatti presided over the case.

“We stand firm against the abuse of children, ensuring that those who inflict harm upon the innocent face the consequences of their actions,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

Siladke is out of jail and remains on a tether. His original bond, $25,000 cash or surety, was continued, according to the court. He awaits sentencing at 9 a.m. on July 23 in Gatti’s courtroom.

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

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NEWS & NOTES

WARREN TO CELEBRATE ITS SECOND JUNETEENTH EVENT

WARREN — Warren’s second annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 22, from noon to 4 p.m. in front of Warren City Hall east of Van Dyke Avenue and north of 12 Mile Road. After last year’s history-making event, Michael Howard, originator and organizer of the event, will lead the commemoration of a day of hope, unity and progress. The event will start with opening ceremonies followed by a performance by Inna Zone, a band featuring Nina Simone Neal. There will also be special presentations and then, back by popular demand, a performance by The Big Soul Band featuring Smoke Jones. Food trucks and vendors will also be present.

Warren to celebrate city’s inaugural LGBTQIA+ Pride Day

WARREN — Warren will celebrate its first LGBTQIA+ Pride Day with a day full of activities on Saturday, June 29, in front of Warren City Hall east of Van Dyke Avenue and north of 12 Mile Road. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with an adult afterglow from 8 p.m. to midnight at Kuhnhenn Brewing Company in Warren. The festivities begin with a pride parade from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by live music, a drag show, food trucks, kid activities, local vendors, magician Paul Kobranis, LGBTQIA+ education and resources, and a special guest: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

HUDSON’S: DETROIT’S WORLD-FAMOUS DEPARTMENT STORE

WARREN — Join author, historian and architect Bruce Allen Kopytek as he leads an exciting exploration of the Hudson’s Department Store. The presentation will focus on the downtown Detroit historical landmark, a rags-to-riches story of Joseph L. Hudson, the culinary delights of the stores’ restaurants and more. The program will begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at the Miller Branch Library located at 5460 Arden in Warren. To register for the author’s visit to the library, go to warrenlibrary.net or call (586) 751-5377.

LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES AWARDED

MACOMB COUNTY — Last month, Macomb County Community Mental Health presented eight Macomb County-based mental health organizations with 2024 Mental Health Matters Awards. The awards are designed to acknowledge local organizations that are making a difference in mental health and substance use prevention through their selflessness, advocacy and commitment to delivering care. Honorees were presented with their awards at a ceremony May 23 at the Macomb Community College South Campus in Warren.

The 2024 honorees were:

Advocate Champion: Lisa Lepine, director of The Arc of Macomb Caregiver Champion: Elisha Oakes, parent and advocate

Provider Champion: Mary Lessard, Belle Meade Residential home manager

Community Partner Champion: Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp.

Self-Advocate Champion: Kelly Rebolledo, parent and advocate Board of Directors Award: James Friedman, chaplain with Eastpointe Police Department Drita Gjokaj Award: Bruce Dunton, program supervisor with Crossroads Clubhouse Reducing the Stigma Award: Kevin’s Song

MSU EXTENSION OPENS SUMMER LAB

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Inquisitive green thumbs, nature lovers and askers of questions, your answers hotline is back. The Michigan State University Extension is opening up its insect and plant diagnostics service to Macomb County residents from June until mid-September.

For a $7 fee, plant and animal samples can be brought to the MSUE lab at 1885 Dunham Road, Suite 12 in Clinton Township from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“We’re very excited to have this service available in Macomb County” said Andrew Cox, director of Health and Community Services for Macomb County, which oversees the MSU Extension department. “Many of the county’s residents are avid gardeners and this service will help to keep their gardens, trees and landscaping looking great.”

Residents unable to visit the lab can call (586) 469-6440 to arrange alternative dropoffs. The Michigan State University Extension office in East Lansing also offers a variety of options available to help gardeners find answers to their lawn and garden questions such as the Ask Extension online portal, the migarden.msu.edu website and the toll-free Lawn and Garden Hotline at (888) 678-3464, which is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon.

Sabaugh

comb County clerk/register of deeds from 1992 to 2016, died on June 8 at the age of 85. She is survived by her former spouse, Richard Sabaugh, and their five children: Richard, Michael, Renee, Jeanine and Matthew. Sabaugh also is survived by 13 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, her sister Pauline Peterson, and many loving nieces and nephews.

“The outpouring of support and condolences over these past few days has shown us how much Carmella was loved and supported by her community,” Matthew Sabaugh said via email. “We are forever grateful for that.”

A trailblazer in Macomb politics

Sabaugh was a presence in local politics for decades. After marrying Richard Sabaugh in 1960 and starting a family, she became a trailblazer for women in the workplace. The Democrat was first elected to the Warren City Council in 1975, serving one fouryear term. She was then elected as Warren’s city clerk in 1979 and as Macomb County’s clerk/register of deeds in 1992.

With a genuine desire to help others, she is credited with using technology to modernize the Macomb County Clerk’s Office to make it more efficient. She also spearheaded registration efforts to encourage people to vote, regardless of party affiliation.

“Her motto was, ‘Your vote is your voice!’ She believed the best democracy was through maximum participation. Carmella was a bright woman who wanted to help her community with the challenging issues of the time,” Matthew Sabaugh said. “Public service was her true calling. As Warren City Clerk and later Macomb County Clerk, her name is on countless birth certificates, marriage licenses and death certificates. Through all the significant milestones of our lives, Carmella was right there.”

She even once opened the clerk’s office on the weekend to help a constituent get married.

“She built the Sabaugh name and made us all proud. To this day, whenever I meet people, it is still most often Carmella they remember when they hear my last name,” Matthew Sabaugh said. “She was on a firstname basis with countless friends and neighbors. Carmella made friends everywhere she went. I remember her as a loving mother who would do anything for us and always challenged us to be our best.”

Growing up on Sutherland Avenue in Warren, Matthew Sabaugh remembers the family home “often filled with the hallmarks

of grassroots campaigning: stuffing literature, canvassing, sign building and spirited discussions and debate.” He said it was his dad who encouraged Carmella to run for public office.

“She was charismatic, hard-working and kind of a pioneer in the idea of woman having the right to run for office,” former Warren Mayor James Fouts said. “I think she made a great impact upon the population, particularly when it comes to voting for a woman in a major office.”

Fouts attributes getting elected to the Warren City Council in 1981 to Sabaugh.

“I was an unknown candidate when I ran. No one hardly knew me, and she endorsed me and I think that played a very significant role in my election back in the early 1980s,” Fouts said.

‘She certainly had an impactful life’

Although they belonged to different political parties, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller, a Republican, and Sabaugh became good friends when, in 1992, Sabaugh ran for county clerk, Miller ran for Macomb County treasurer and Mary Chrzanowski ran for a seat on the bench in Macomb County Circuit Court. All three were elected and would occasionally meet for breakfast or lunch.

“We just hit it off and got along very well. She was a remarkable woman. She had high energy and was very organized,” Miller said. “She was very creative and innovative. She certainly had an impactful life. She was an excellent public servant. She certainly will be missed.”

Something state Sen. Paul Wojno, DWarren, noticed about Sabaugh when they both worked at Warren City Hall during the Mayor Ronald Bonkowski administration in the 1980s was how friendly she was with all the employees.

“She really liked to communicate with people. She really got to know everyone in City Hall from the department heads to the office clerks,” Wojno said. “She wanted to know what was going on in everyone’s personal lives. She was so down to earth. She really loved people. We always had a friendship and working relationship.”

Wojno and Sabaugh connected again when he became the Warren city clerk during Sabaugh’s tenure as the Macomb County clerk.

“With the local clerks, she was very supportive of what we did,” Wojno said. “She was probably the most well-respected county clerk in the state of Michigan. Carmella was great to work with. She was always accessible and had a great staff.”

Each time she ran for office, Sabaugh

“Her motto was, ‘Your vote is your voice!’ She believed the best democracy was through maximum participation. Carmella was a bright woman who wanted to help her community with the challenging issues of the time.”

— Judge Matthew Sabaugh, son of Carmella Sabaugh

would be out on the campaign trail talking to people and listening to their concerns.

“On Election Day, she was always out at the polls,” Wojno said. “She really enjoyed interfacing with the constituents in Warren. She cared about seeing individuals in her role as in the City Council and county clerk.”

Warren City Treasurer Lorie Barnwell crossed paths with Sabaugh many times over the years.

“For me, watching her innovations in the County Clerk’s Office was very significant. She was such an important figure,” Barnwell said. “She blazed the way for a lot of women not just in Warren but in the county.”

Barnwell said Sabaugh worked to make the community feel more connected to the Macomb County Clerk’s Office.

“She had a drive to offer the best customer service,” Barnwell said. “Sometimes,

there’s a fear in government of technology and moving things forward. She thought outside of the box. She won all kinds of awards for what she was able to accomplish. Her reputation in the community was bar none.”

Aside from politics, Barnwell saw Sabaugh as a woman who was “an outstanding parent.” She never missed an opportunity to talk about her family.

“Her kids and grandkids were her everything,” Barnwell said. “She was so devoted to those kids and grandkids.”

Miller echoed that.

“She was very family-oriented,” Miller said. “For her, it was family first.”

The Sabaugh family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 23 at the WujekCalcaterra funeral home, 36900 Schoenherr Road, in Sterling Heights.

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

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the military. According to Center Line Superintendent Joseph Haynes, chosen career paths include barber school, firefighting, business, engineering and health care.

“Many reflect the work we are doing in our Academy model, following one of our eight pathways,” he said. “We hope we helped our graduates establish a path to a career that they will love. No matter how far life takes you, Center Line is home and you are always welcomed back.”

Fitzgerald Public Schools

Class song: “I lived,” by One Republic. Class colors: lavender and black.

In a commencement ceremony held June 7 inside the Fitzgerald High School Auditorium, 177 students graduated. The graduates already have post-secondary education plans: 48% will attend a four-year college, 24% will attend a two-year college and 5% will attend a trade/vocational school. Another 23% are entering the workforce.

The students plan to pursue careers in nursing, computer science, marketing, dentistry, business and more. Some parting advice from school officials: “Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, life is about living and learning. Try your hardest and be proud of who you are.”

Van Dyke Public Schools

There might be a future fashion designer, airline pilot or biochemist from the Class of 2024. A total of 99 graduates of Lincoln High School earned their diplomas, and 22 graduated from the Success Academy.

The commencement ceremony was June 3 at the Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center in Warren. The class songs included “All the Stars,” by Kendrick Lamar, and “All the Lights,” by Kanye West.

To remember the occasion, the students chose midnight blue for class color, red rose for class flower, ruby for class gem, and “Cherish yesterday, live for today and reach for tomorrow” as class motto.

According to Superintendent Piper Bognar, the common majors are business, exercise science, psychology, nursing, dental hygiene, graphic design, music, social work, fashion, accounting, dermatology, biomedical engineering, theology and environmental sciences.

“We wish all students in the Class of 2024 the best of luck in their future endeavors,” she said.

Warren Consolidated Schools

A total of 926 students graduated: 283

from Cousino High School, 283 from Sterling Heights High School, 257 from Warren Mott High School, and 102 from Community High School.

The Community High School graduates walked across the stage of the Warren Consolidated Schools Performing Arts Center in Sterling Heights on May 28 to receive their diplomas. The other three schools had separate ceremonies on June 1 at the MCC Sports and Expo Center.

Cousino chose “Memories,” by David Guetta as class song, and red and black for class color.

“24K Magic,” by Bruno Mars was the Sterling Heights class song. The class color is sage green.

Over at Warren Mott, students selected “Can’t Hold Us,” by Macklemore with navy, black and dark purple for colors.

The graduates will work in fields including health care, medicine, education, business, engineering, computer science, social sciences, law and others with 65% enrolling in college, 10% in trade school, and 20% entering the workforce. The remaining 5% will defend the country by joining the military.

Superintendent Robert Livernois had some advice for the graduates.

“I encourage you to be a part of something bigger than yourselves. Whether you start your own family, maintain a close circle of friends, serve your place of worship, or go on to success in the workplace, BE A PART OF SOMETHING, because you will help make the world a better place, and you will be better because of it,” he said.

Warren Woods Public Schools

The achievements continued with 245 Warren Woods Tower High School students and 63 Enterprise High School and adult education students graduating.

The Warren Woods Tower ceremony was June 10 at the MCC Sports & Expo Center. The Enterprise and Adult Education was June 6 at the Warren Woods Middle School auditorium.

Warren Woods Tower grads reminisced with the class song, “The Good Old Days,” by Macklemore. Their chosen colors are blue and black.

The graduates already have their futures planned out with 80% attending college, 19% going into skilled trades and the workforce, and 1% enlisting in the military. ChatGPT, business, engineering, education, and fine arts are among the poplar career choices.

“Remember to always believe in yourselves, even when faced with doubts or setbacks,” Superintendent Stacey Denewith-Fici said. “And never forget the importance of

ABOVE: Cousino High School, Class of 2024 Student Council President Isablla Tocco leads the walk across the stage to accept her diploma June 1 at the Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center in Warren. BELOW: The Cousino High School Class of 2024 graduates cross their tassels to make it official. BOTTOM: After walking the stage, a group of Cousino High School graduates look at their diplomas.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

The Right Prescription for Macomb County Commissioner

Lisa Wojno has served our families for decades as a State Representative and community leader. Before public service, Lisa was a Registered Nurse helping our most vulnerable citizens.

• BSN Oakland University

• 10 years Registered Nurse Beaumont Royal Oak

• Chief Operating Officer – Northwood Inc.

• I Heart Animal Rescue Volunteer

• Lifelong Warren Resident

• 6 Years State Representative

• Chair of Local Government Committee

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Lisa Wojno – An Agenda Focused on Families

As a State Representative, Lisa was a consensus builder working with local, state, and federal government to improve the lives of Warren and Center Line’s citizens.

Lisa Wojno will fight for our families on the Macomb County Commission to make our County government responsive to the needs of your family and communities.

Lisa Wojno’s priorities as your next County Commissioner are:

• Attracting Good Paying Jobs to Southern Macomb County

• Fighting Dangerous PFAS contamination that threatens our health

• Expanding Services for Seniors, including Meals on Wheel and Transportation

• Rebuilding Our Roads and Infrastructure

Lisa and her dog Millie are volunteers at the “No Kill I Heart Animal Shelter” in Warren

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

RON TEASLEY:

SOME CALLED HIM ‘SCHOOLBOY,’ MOST CALL HIM

MR. TEASLEY, EVERYONE KNOWS HIM AS AN ICON

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Growing up, Lydia Teasley couldn’t comprehend the importance of her last name, and who could blame her?

To Lydia Teasley, her father, Ron Teasley, was a renowned basketball and baseball coach at his high school alma mater, Detroit Northwestern High School, compiling numerous Detroit Public School League and district championships across both sports.

Ron Teasley was also the first African American student to play basketball, the first African American team captain, and the second African American to play baseball for the high school.

It wasn’t until elementary school when she first reaped the rewards of the Teasley name by being able to have complete freedom in gym class.

“I got to do anything I wanted to do,” Lydia Teasley said. “I thought, ‘Oh wait, this is pretty cool.’ I still didn’t really understand it, but as I got older, that would happen a lot. I would go somewhere and people would say, ‘Teasley? Like Ron Teasley?’ Then the person is going crazy telling me how he was my coach or my teacher. He was this or he was that. I thought, ‘Oh, this is pretty cool.’”

See TEASLEY on page 24A

Senior Companion Program celebrates 50 years

Volunteers are the heart that drives any outreach program. ere’s no better example of this than the volunteers of the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.

On Aug. 1, the program will celebrate 50 years of making a di erence in the lives of the homebound, isolated, or lonely seniors living among us.

Maridenise West represents the ideal of volunteering in the program and how serving others benets her life as well.

“Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose. It has restored a sense of con dence and a sense of well-being,” said Maridenise West, 65, a volunteer with the program for eight years. “It helps me age gracefully with dignity and pride.”

West said volunteering at the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan Adult Day Center has allowed her to enrich her life and the lives of others, sharing her “time and talents.”

“I am able to give back to the world what it has given to me. It is satisfying, ful lling and rewarding to know I can make a di erence,” West said.

Carmela LaCommare, the program manager, said the program is funded by AmeriCorps Seniors and the state of Michigan.

“Our volunteers, who are 55 or older, they go out and they visit isolated, homebound adults in the community and try to keep them socialized and engaged. ey also o er respite care for family members and caregivers,” LaCommare said.

ose interested in volunteering can contact Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan by phone or email. ere is an enrollment process.

For those seeking to arrange companion visits, there is a simple intake procedure and a process for matching area volunteers with local seniors.

“My volunteers are amazing,” LaCommare said. “We service both Oakland and Macomb counties. Many of our volunteers serve anywhere between 20 and 30 hours a week.

“ ey found purpose with this program,” LaCommare added. “ at’s the number one thing they tell me.”

For more information about the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, go to ccsem.org or call (248) 537-3300 #3937.

Maridenise West: Volunteer

NEAR LEFT: Ron Teasley suited up for the Carman Cardinals from 1949 to 1950, hitting around .300 and making the All-Star team, but the league never received the proper recognition of MLB scouts.

FAR LEFT: The Tigers have called upon Teasley several times to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the times the former Negro Leagues were celebrated.

Photos provided by the Teasley family

Graduation

De La Salle Collegiate High School

The 119 graduates received their diplomas May 18 at Grace Christian Church in Sterling Heights. According to school officials, 99% of the graduates will attend a four-year university or college with 1% attending a military academy or going directly into the workforce.

Potential careers include business, finance, medical, electrical engineering, professional flight, accounting and biology. The graduates were reminded not to have anxiety about the future and to leave everything in God’s hands for he will take care of you.

Regina High School

Class song: “Slipping Through My Fingers,” by ABBA.

Class colors: black and green.

On May 23, at St. Isadore in Macomb Township, 72 seniors graduated. In addition, 97% of the students enrolled in college at 31 institutions, including Georgetown University, Notre Dame College, and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

Most Regina graduates are pursuing majors in the medical field and STEM fields.

Principal Ann Diamond had many words of wisdom for the Class of 2024.

“As you step into the broader world, remember the strength you draw from your faith and the Regina community that has nurtured you. The spirit of sisterhood that binds you together will continue to be a source of strength and inspiration, no matter

where your paths may lead.

“In times of uncertainty, lean on the wisdom and grace that have been imparted to you. Trust in your abilities, and never underestimate the power of your voice and actions. The world is in need of compassionate leaders, bold thinkers, and empathetic hearts — qualities each of you embodies,” she continued.

“We are immensely proud of all you have accomplished and look forward to the incredible futures that await you. As you embark on this next journey, carry with you the blessings of our school community and the unwavering belief that you are capable of making a profound difference.

“May you always walk in faith, shine with the light of truth, and lead with love. Congratulations, Class of 2024. Go forth and make your mark on the world.”

Moving forward

Overall, many students will be attending Wayne State University, the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Macomb Community College, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Detroit Mercy, Oakland University, Grand Valley State University, Central Michigan University, Ferris State University and Western Michigan University.

Other choices are Dorsey College, Lansing Community College, Lawrence Technological University, Saginaw Valley State University, Schoolcraft College, Madonna College, Northwood University.

Some students will relocate to attend the University of Southern California, Bob Jones University, Alabama A & M University, the University of Toledo, Missouri Western State University, Minnesota Mesabi Range College and Bowling Green State University.

Warren PAL helps high school hoops champs place ring order

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

WARREN — We could all use a little help from our friends or, in this case, a PAL.

The Warren Police Athletic League recently donated $2,000 to the Lincoln High School 2024 boys varsity basketball team to help purchase championship rings after the team won the Division 2 state championship for the first time in the history of any public school in Warren.

“This is community policing at its finest,” stated Warren Police Commissioner Charles Rushton in a written release. “The School Resource Officers recognized a need in the community and knew that Warren PAL could help. Our SROs and PAL officers have established great working relationships with Lincoln High School and the other districts in the community. These officers play many different roles in helping students. This is yet another example of the police and community uniting for the common good.”

The players were excited about their success in winning the state championship;

however, purchasing championship rings was not in the school district’s budget.

“I work with a Warren police officer and told him what we were trying to do,” said head coach Wydell Henry. “And he (the officer) said, ‘I would reach out and see,’ and the next thing I know, it was done.”

Lincoln’s resource officer and lead coordinator for PAL, Deandre Tucker, who also graduated from Lincoln, presented Henry with a $2,000 check to place the order for the championship rings.

The team is expected to receive the 18 rings at the end of June, one for each of the 13 players and one for each of the five coaches, according to Henry.

“It (the rings) is something they (the players) can show they worked hard for and that can never be taken from them,” Henry said. “They have it for the rest of their lives. Something they can show their kids that they made history being the first public school in Warren to win a state championship.”

Warren Mayor Lori Stone echoed the sentiments of gratitude to the Warren Police Department.

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“I am grateful for the generosity of PAL for recognizing the accomplishment of kids in our community,” Stone said in a written release.

Stone was a career educator and spent 14 years in the Fitzgerald Public Schools district before going into politics. From this experience, she knows the work, drive and determination of a student athlete and how this has a wide impact on their lives, she said.

The mayor gave the championship team a reception in City Hall in recognition of their accomplishment and it not only impacted them as individuals but also the community at large.

“This victory promotes a sense of pride for classmates, families, the school district, and the community as a whole. The fact that

the School Resource Officers stepped up to find the resources to ensure these student athletes receive this symbol to remember their accomplishments is a testimony to the value of relationships that are forged within a community,” stated Stone in the release.

Henry has four seniors on the team who will soon be off to college. His plans for next basketball season: “To win it again,” he said.

According to Warren police, the $2,000 was enough money to place the order for the rings but more money is needed to pay for the rings in full. A GoFundMe account was established. To make donations visit, https:// gofund.me/b30c164b.

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

Fitzgerald summer meals available June 24 through Aug. 9

WARREN — Fitzgerald Public Schools will again host Meet Up and Eat Up meal sites this summer, offering breakfast and lunch at no charge. Look for the district’s food truck in the parks.

Anyone 18 and younger may attend. Participants do not need to be students in the Fitzgerald district. Children must be present to eat a meal, and it must be eaten on site.

Here are the days, times and locations:

Breakfast:

• Mondays, 8-8:40 a.m. at Shaw Park and 9-9:35 a.m. at Austin Dannis Park.

• Tuesdays, 8-8:40 a.m. at Toepfer Park and 9-9:35 a.m. at Steinhauser Park.

• Wednesdays, 8-8:40 a.m. at Shaw Park and 9-9:35 a.m. at Austin Dannis Park.

• Thursdays, 8-8:40 a.m. at Toepfer Park and 9-9:35 a.m. at Steinhauser Park.

• Fridays, 8-8:40 a.m. at Shaw Park and 9-9:35 a.m. at Austin Dannis Park.

Lunch:

• Mondays, 11-11:45 a.m. at Shaw Park and noon to 12:50 p.m. at Austin Dannis Park.

• Tuesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. at Toepfer Park and noon to 12:50 p.m. at Steinhauser Park.

• Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. at Shaw Park and noon to 12:50 p.m. at Austin Dannis Park.

• Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m. at Toepfer Park and noon to 12:50 p.m. at Steinhauser Park.

• Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m. at Shaw Park and noon to 12:50 p.m. at Austin Dannis Park. Shaw Park is located at 22001 Warner Ave.

• Austin Dannis Park is located at 5200 Stephens Road.

• Toepfer Park is located at 4800 Toepfer Road.

• Steinhauser Park is located at 3101 Frazho Road.

Breakfast and lunch also will be provided from 8-8:45 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Westview Lower Elementary School cafeteria, located at 24077 Warner Ave., and the Fitzgerald High School cafeteria, located at 23200 Ryan Road. The program will be closed July 4-5.

— Maria Allard

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22A/ WARREN WEEKLY • JUNE 19, 2024

‘I

love each of them for different reasons’

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Kevin Dombrowski always knows which classic car shows to attend with his wife, Karen.

He keeps track of them on an Excel spreadsheet, and many of the couple’s summer weekends are spent at car events at their favorite Michigan sites.

From metro Detroit to the western side of the state — and everywhere in between — the Dombrowskis can be spotted mingling with the other car buffs during cruising season.

The only challenge is deciding which car to take: the 1960 Chrysler Imperial, the 1965 Buick Riviera or the 1947 Ford Coupe. When Kevin purchased each vehicle, he didn’t want the cars to sit in the garage. The idea was to get out and drive them as much as possible.

“It’s about the cars, but it’s really about the people,” Kevin said. “You meet all sorts of interesting people.”

“It’s a really good group of people,” Karen agreed.

Cruisin’ Hines in Westland, the Mount Clemens Cruise and Greenfield Village’s Motor Muster in Dearborn are among the many car shows for the Shelby Township residents. Vicksburg and St. Ignace also are regular haunts. Many times, Kevin and Karen take leisurely drives along scenic back roads instead of main highways to get to or from their destinations.

“We take the country roads. With the sun going down, it’s so nice and relaxing,” Karen said. “It takes the hectic out of the city. You’re floating down the country roads.”

Each car is special in its own way. For starters, the Ford Coupe is just like the one Kevin’s dad had when he was a child.

“He passed away in 1981 when I was 7,” Kevin said.

ABOVE: Every summer Kevin and Karen Dombrowski, of Shelby Township, attend car shows in metro Detroit and across the state with their 1960 Chrysler Imperial, left; 1965 Buick Riviera, center; and 1947 Ford Coupe.

FAR LEFT: Kevin Dombrowski has always been a fan of classic cars with fins, including his 1960 Chrysler Imperial

NEAR LEFT: One feature of the 1965 Buick Riviera are the hidden headlights. Photos by Erin Sanchez

Cars

Kevin holds on to plenty of underthe-hood memories, including the times he played junior mechanic helping his dad, Tony Dombrowski, doing upkeep on the Coupe.

“I would work on the car with him. Then we would go to car shows,” Kevin said. “As a kid, I remember bouncing around in the back seat. The suspensions back then didn’t have shocks.”

Kevin had his dad’s car for many years and was in the process of having it restored. However, too many obstacles got in the way, so Kevin bought a Coupe that looked just like his dad’s. He even kept some of the original parts as a momento.

“The intent of the car is still there,” Kevin said. “When I see it, my dad is still there.”

Because his father spent so much time tinkering with the Ford, it was jokingly named “The Mistress.” Keeping with tradition, Kevin’s orangish-red Ford Coupe also has taken on the same moniker.

“I love each of them for different reasons. The Ford reminds me of my dad,”

sort of special.”

For Kevin, the Imperial — with its Alaskan white exterior — is a throwback to his “favorite era of cars of the late ’50s and early ’60s.”

“The big fins and the chrome, I’ve always been in love with that style of car,” he said.

Kevin first spotted the Imperial a couple of years ago at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site in Shelby Township. He knew the gentleman, Bill, who owned it and said, “If you ever think about selling that car, just remember me.” About a year later, Bill sold it to Kevin.

the three.

“It rides like a dream,” she said. After being at a car show all day, she likes to fall asleep in the passenger seat on the way home. “It floats down the road at 55 (mph).”

Each car attracts a different crowd.

“The ’47, it’s the older, gray guys. The Riviera draws a very different niche of people. Many people don’t know the Riviera. It’s a rather uncommon car. It’s the perfect balance between muscle and luxury,” Kevin said. “The Imperial draws women. It oozes luxury and extravagance. It is a challenge to drive because it is so large.”

Kevin said. “In the sun, you see the orange. In the evening, it looks more red.”

“It’s a hot rod,” Karen said. “You feel every little bump.”

“The Riviera is such a pleasure to drive. You just get in the car and go. The other thing that I like about the Riviera, it’s everyone’s second-favorite car,” said Kevin, describing how car enthusiasts who grew up with either Chrysler, Ford or GM often stick with those models when they become adults.

“The Riviera welcomes everyone. It’s like the girl next door. You don’t see them as often. That, to me, was one of the things that was

“He’s always buying and selling,” Kevin said.

Kevin brought the Imperial home Dec. 22, 2022, right before a snowstorm. There was just enough time for him and Karen to rearrange the garage to fit in their new 18 1/2-foot automobile that is 6 inches wider than most cars.

Kevin said the original owner of the Chrysler Imperial is a woman who lives in New Jersey. He’s tried to get in touch with her, but hasn’t been successful yet.

“She owned the car until 1979 and then she sold it to a dealership,” he said.

For Karen, the Riviera is her favorite of

Kevin is a member of the Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club, which meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Gratiot Coney Island, 28560 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville. All are welcome.

“It’s a growing club,” Kevin said. “We’re always talking about getting out and driving.”

The Detroit Area Only Twisted Axle Car Club is accepting registration for the second annual Track Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Ubly Dragway. For registration details, text or call Kevin at (586) 822-7968.

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

Photo by Erin Sanchez

The 1947 Ford Coupe looks just like the one that Kevin Dombrowski’s dad once owned.

Teasley

from page 14A

Ron Teasley, 97, is much more than a former coach in the dugout or faculty member in the school, and one quick internet search could speak a thousand words about his achievements.

One of three surviving members to compete in the original 1948-era Negro Leagues alongside Willie Mays and Bill Greason, Teasley accomplished just about every feat a baseball player could imagine.

Teasley’s life contains memories with some of the most prolific people across sports, including racing Jesse Owens, hitting a triple off Satchel Paige, signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and conversing with the likes of Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, Jackie Robinson, Buck Leonard and other Negro League legends.

Growing up around the game

Like most young ballplayers growing up, Ron Teasley had a player he idolized. The only issue was being able to see him play live.

“When I was young, my father wouldn’t take me to a Tigers game because of segregation,” Teasley said. “I didn’t go to any Tigers games when I was young, but I used to listen to the Tigers games on the radio. My favorite player was a player by the name of Charlie Gehringer, who was a second baseman. He was an outstanding player. He was my hero.”

Baseball was the epicenter of the Teasley household, with six children all invested in the sport, and even his older sister sported the nickname “Babe Ruth” because of her baseball prowess growing up.

“They talked a lot about baseball, and sometimes my father would go to Chicago to watch what they called the Negro League All-Star Game,” Teasley said. “There was a lot of talk about it (baseball), and my father and I would play catch. My brothers and sisters all played baseball. After that, I joined the junior baseball program in Detroit. I became very successful.”

The earliest memories for Teasley began at Hamtramck Stadium, where his father would take him to watch the Detroit Stars play, but Teasley said he was also more focused on playing with rocks under the stands.

That was until he grew into the sport through the junior baseball program. A walk outside the local recreation center one day would be life changing.

“One day I came out of the recreation center and I looked across the field and saw some men playing baseball,” Teasley said. “I said, ‘I think I’ll just go over there and join them.’ So I went over there and started chasing foul balls. I was 13 or 14 years old,

and they were nice to me and told me, ‘Why don’t you come around and practice with us?’ So I started practicing with them.”

The men playing baseball weren’t just average joes taking in a game of pickup, but rather experienced ballplayers, some former Negro League players, who were double the age of Teasley, taking him under their wing and showing him the beauties of the game.

If someone wasn’t able to make it to the game, Teasley would be thrown into right field as a boy surrounded by grown men, earning the nickname “Schoolboy” from his older teammates.

“They usually put me in right field hoping nothing would be hit my way,” Teasley said. “I really think about those fellas, because they taught me a lot of life lessons. They meant a lot to me.”

Creating a baseball legacy

On the collegiate circuit at Wayne State University, Teasley, a Southfield resident, became the first player to ever hit above .400, still holding the single season record with a .500 batting average.

Teasley was a standout basketball and baseball player for the Tartars (now Warriors) before joining the U.S. Navy in 1945 with tours in Saipan and far Pacific areas from 1945 to 1946.

Once he returned home, he picked up right where he left off, dominating his opponents on the baseball field, so much so that the Brooklyn Dodgers caught wind of it and offered a tryout in Vero Beach, Florida, to Teasley and Detroit native Sammy Gee from Miller High School.

Upon his arrival to Vero Beach, Teasley exchanged pleasantries with Dodgers infielder Jackie Robinson, widely known for breaking the color barrier in Major League

Baseball.

Teasley spent two weeks before being assigned to the Dodgers minor league affiliate, the Olean Oilers of the PennsylvaniaOntario-New York League, but was promptly cut despite impressive numbers early on.

“When I was in the Dodgers organization batting .270, that wasn’t good enough,” Teasley said. “They released me. I never could understand that. I was actually leading the league in home runs when they released me. It’s something you always think about, no matter how old you are. You think about that, you know? What did they expect of you?”

Instead of being discouraged, Teasley continued his professional baseball career in the Negro Leagues as a member of the New York Cubans, but the league would soon become a picking ground for the MLB following the signing of Robinson, who played in the Negro Leagues in 1945 with the Kansas City Monarchs, in April 1947.

With Robinson’s performance came plenty of eyes looking for the next talent in the league, and the inevitable downfall of the Negro League began as teams were gutted, their best players departing for MLB clubs.

Robinson was the face of the broken color barrier, and with the title came plenty of scrutiny and racial discrimination towards him, but Teasley said the opinion of Negro

League players towards Robinson’s signing began to split down the middle.

“We had a couple thousand players playing in the league, and then they were taking our best players,” Teasley said. “Then the owners were backing out. Some of the players were suggesting, and even the owners as well, that we have an all-Star team of Negro League players and put them in the league, but that was turned down. They didn’t want to do that. The players were coming and going quite a bit.”

Many players like Teasley, moved north to the Mandak League in Manitoba and North Dakota.

Teasley suited up for the Carman Cardinals from 1949 to 1950 in the league, hitting around .300 and making the AllStar team, but the league never received the proper recognition of MLB scouts.

The league had a solid fanbase, but Teasley said the fans provided a different game day environment than what he was accustomed to.

“I can recall one game where I was playing third base and I made a double play where there was one player running to third base and another returning to third base, and I tagged each one of them out, and the fans were just quiet,” Teasley said. “There wasn’t

See TEASLEY on page 25A

from page 24A

that much of a reaction. I thought, ‘Wow.’ They enjoyed the game, and it turned out quite well.”

Life outside the dugout

Teasley would turn to factory work after the 1951 season and head back to Wayne State, earning a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1955 and joining the Detroit school system soon after. He earned his master’s of administration degree in 1963.

Life postbaseball was everything Teasley could’ve dreamed of, spending time with his wife of 71 years and high school sweetheart, Marie Teasley, who passed away in 2020, and raising their three children: Lydia, Ronald and Tim.

Marie Teasley was a writer and editor for the Michigan Chronicle newspaper for 25 years, taking after her father, who was the first African American to own and publish a newspaper in Hannibal, Missouri.

“She was an outstanding journalist,” Ron Teasley said. “She started out when she was 7 years old because her father owned a newspaper in Missouri, the home of Mark Twain.”

In true love story fashion, Ron Teasley was his wife’s photographer when they would go to events, which included the controversial 1986 Goodwill Games in Russia.

The Goodwill Games were brought to the forefront after the United States boycotted the 1980 Olympic Games in Russia and Russia boycotted the 1984 Summer Olympics in California.

An array of political issues surrounded the games itself, with certain countries being banned from competing.

“The first thing that struck you when you landed (in Russia) was there were no people at the airport,” Teasley said. “There’s nobody but guards. In this country, airports are jammed. There, there was nobody. The guards searched you, and we were detained for about a half an hour or so before we were even allowed to come into the country.”

The Teasleys today

Lydia Teasley knows the prominence of her last name, and her kindergarten students at Dorothy Montessori School in Oak Park also get to share in the knowledge.

Each February, Teasley instructs her students on the Negro Leagues, reading books, playing baseball outside or playing hot potato around the classroom.

She’ll show the children a video of her father talking about his playing days, but at such a young age, Lydia Teasley said, it’s

difficult for the children to comprehend the importance of the Negro Leagues and how long ago it was.

She especially found this to be true when her classroom watched the Detroit Tigers opening day game, and students asked her if her dad was playing or not.

It’s innocently hilarious, and Lydia Tealsey said it means a lot to her to pass the meaning of the game and her father’s impact on to her students.

“It’s super important, and it also turns out to be fun, because the questions they ask me are just hilarious, but they’re interested,”

Lydia Teasley said. “They’ll say, ‘Oh, your dad played baseball?’ I’ll tell them all the history of what happened, and I think they get it a little bit. I think they’re more interested in how to play, so I’ll take them outside and teach them some skills myself. It means so much to me to be able to talk about my dad and for them to see him on the video. It just brings it to life, and they can appreciate the history.”

Even at 97 years old, Ron Teasley is a busy man, but he prefers it that way. Whether it’s taking walks to the park, watching any baseball he can, or playing Wii bowling, Teasley stays active.

The Tigers have called upon him several times to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the times the former Negro Leagues were celebrated, trading in their traditional home uniforms for the Detroit Stars uniforms.

He’s also made a trip with his family to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, to speak and sign autographs, and is involved in the Negro Leagues Family Alliance, which was founded by families of former players.

Lydia Teasley said her father is a popular man at the meetings because he’s able to tell stories to the families of Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, Josh Gibson, Walter “Buck” Leonard, and many other players about their loved ones.

Ron Teasley’s passion for baseball is immeasurable, but it doesn’t compare to the impact he’s made on others around him as a player, a coach and teacher.

Lydia Teasley continues the impact with the Ron and Marie Teasley Foundation, which aims to assist students in metro Detroit through scholarships, mentorships and training.

A person like Ron Teasley should always be reminded of what he brought to the game, and Lydia Teasley said she and her siblings always try to do just that.

“I just want to have him keep talking about all the great things he’s done,” Lydia Teasley said. “I never want him to stop talking about that.”

Regina High School Hall of Fame inductees honored

WARREN — On June 12, Regina High School hosted its third annual Hall of Fame ceremony. The honorary program recognizes and commemorates the 52 years of leadership, dedication and service to Regina students and community by former coach Diane Laffey.

The Hall of Fame seeks to acknowledge the rich legacy and traditions of Regina, recognizing, preserving, and honoring alumnae, athletes, faculty and distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions and exemplify the virtues of Catholic/Christian women and men.

Community members nominated individuals who exemplify the highest standards of character, ethical conduct, and sportsmanship as women and men. Nominees are voted into the Hall of Fame by a 75% majority vote from the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

This year, Regina High School inducted the following members:

• 2005 state championship softball team (pictured)

• Robert Artymovich, the president, CEO, and Owner of E.A. Graphics, and the firstever golf coach for Regina. He was known for leading his teams to winning a number of titles. He also started Regina’s “Reverse Car Raffle,” raising funds to support the school.

• Casey Currey, who works as a sports and fitness coordinator. She was celebrated for her 20-year devotion to serving Regina as its previous athletic trainer while completing her MBA and working a full-time job. Currey volunteers at Regina by leading various fundraisers to support its athletic department.

• Bridget Clark Whitney, Class of 1998. Whitney is the president and founding CEO at Kids’ Food Basket. She serves as an influential woman in her local community, holding numerous accolades in the business nonprofit world.

MEA awards scholarship to Cousino student WARREN/EAST LANSING

— Cousino High School senior Drake Demaris was one of 26 students who received a $1,800 Michigan Education Association scholarship. Scholarships were awarded to students who will attend a Michigan public university this fall. To be eligible for the MEA Scholarship, applicants must be dependents of an MEA member or MEA-Retired member in good standing.

The scholarship criteria include academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and school and community service. The MEA Scholarship Fund is financed through the voluntary contributions of union members, staff and friends.

— Maria Allard

RISING STARS ACADEMY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2024-2025 BUDGET

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 27, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at 23855 Lawrence, Center Line, Michigan, the Board of Education of Rising Stars Academy will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2024-2025 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2024-2025 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2024-2025 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 23855 Lawrence, Center Line, Michigan. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education.

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Tree Service

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18, July 29-Aug. 1 and Aug. 12-15 at Busse Park (5002 Frazho Road) and Miller Park (14500 Masonic Blvd.), all 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and in Warren, facebook.com/warrenparks

Warren Glenn, 2950 12 Mile Road, (586) 469-5642

JUNE 21-23

American Polish Festival & Craft Show: Also live music, dance performances, food, cocktails and beer tent all weekend, plus Kids’ Paczki Jam (June 22) and polka Mass and Srodek’s Pierogi Eating Challenge (June 23), American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, see full schedule and times at www. americanpolishfestival.com

JUNE 22

Indiana Joel’s Magic Show: Stories, tricks, music and movement, interactive program for ages 5 and older, 1:30 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.gov/202/Library

JUNE 26

Jazz concert: Free performance of classic and contemporary music by Phillip J. Hale Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.gov/202/Library

ONGOING

Outdoor movies: 8 p.m. “Migration” June 21 (Veterans Memorial Park, 27400 Campbell Road), “Little Mermaid” July 19 (Shaw Park, 22001 Warner Ave.) and “Wish” Aug. 16 (Butcher Park, 4700 Martin Road), all in Warren, also inflatables, face painting, games, crafts, kid show and food truck starting at 6 p.m., facebook.com/warrenparks

Summer Kids Club: Free supervised games, crafts, playgrounds, sports and tournaments for ages 6-13, meets June 19-20, July 8-11, July 22-25 and Aug. 5-8 at Shaw Park (22001 Warner Ave.) and Veterans Memorial Park (27400 Campbell Road), also June 24-27, July 15-

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

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

Fiber arts meetups: For knitters, crocheters, felters and more, 6 p.m. June 25, July 23 and Aug. 29, for ages 16 and older, Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., registration preferred, (586) 353-0579, warrenlibrary.net

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 Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, books announced at previous meetings, RSVP to Elaine at (586) 291-2471 • 30-minute Bible discussions led by minister, also brunch, 10:30 a.m. every fourth Thursday of month, National Coney Island, 30140 Van Dyke Ave. in Warren, books announced at previous meetings, RSVP to David at (586) 484-3148