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Fraser residents to vote on road bond on Aug. 8 BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI

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FRASER — On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Fraser residents will get to decide whether to approve a new bond measure dedicated to fixing the city’s local roads. The bond would allow the city to borrow a sum not to exceed $15 million. A millage would be levied to pay for this bond, to be paid back within 12 years. “It would be an additional millage on their tax bill,” said Fraser City Manager Elaine Leven. “One of the big things this will let us do is to bond out for a big lump of money at a single point in time so we will no longer have to defer repairs. We will be able to make more repairs in a shorter time frame.” The millage is estimated to be levied at 1.3058 mills, which is just under $1.31 per every $1,000 of taxable property. “We’re going to let voters in Fraser decide what kind of city they want to See ROAD BOND on page 10A Photo by Brendan Losinski

Fraser residents can vote on a proposed bond measure on Tuesday, Aug. 8 that would provide money for road improvements in the city.

Avid gardener keeps green thumb in senior living

Barbara Baty stands in the backyard of her old house in Mount Clemens where she and Don Bety built one of the city’s best gardens.

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MOUNT CLEMENS — The last time Barbara Baty found herself in the news, she was lauded for having one of Mount Clemens’ finest gardens. In five years, things have changed both greatly and not at all. Baty still gardens, avidly so, but now she’s exchanged her house and lush yard on Esplanade Street for a room just up Gratiot at The Parkdale Senior Living in

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SECOND FRONT PAGE Township trustees talk about Gratiot Cruise plans, changes

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Our next edition will come to homes Aug. 9 FAR LEFT: Clinton Township Clintondale seventh grader Alana Coleman finished fifth in the 100-meter and sixth in the 200-meter at the Amateur Athletic Union Region 12 qualifier from June 29 to July 2 at Ypsilanti High School.

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NEAR LEFT: Clintondale seventh grader Madison McCann placed sixth in the shot put event to qualify for the 2023 AAU Track and Field Junior Olympics. Photos provided by Dominic Reid

Clintondale middle schoolers qualify for AAU Junior Olympics BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jzczepaniak@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — If there were track and field rookie of the year honors, two Clinton Township Clintondale Middle School sixth graders would without a doubt be on the ticket. In their first year of track and field, Madison McCann and Alana Coleman hoped to pull off something that had yet to happen during the Blazers Track and Field Club’s sixyear run. As the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Region 12 qualifier for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games took

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place from June 29 to July 2 at Ypsilanti High School, McCann and Coleman showed what they can accomplish in the bright lights. Finishing in the top six in their respective events, McCann and Coleman became the first girls to qualify for the Junior Olympics in the 12-year-old age division for the Clinton Township Blazers Track and Field Club. The 2023 AAU Track and Field Junior Olympics is slated to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, at Drake University from July 30 to Aug. 5. McCann placed sixth in the girls shot put finals while See OLYMPICS on page 14A

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As the annual Gratiot Cruise nears, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees spent significant time discussing the event at its July 10 meeting. Discussion on the matter began with the Recreation Department asking for $10,000 to support the police, fire and recreation staff working the event and to support the family fun zone. The department used to have a budget for the event, though over the years it was removed because the Gratiot Cruise Committee reimbursed the township for services rendered for the event. Trustees approved the line-item request. “I am in support of this because I think this is a much more transparent way to do it than what we’ve done in the past,” Trustee Mike Keys said. Aside from the line-item approval, trustees and township officials discussed other changes to the coming cruise. “We have the construction going on; we appreciate MDOT and all of their work making Gratiot more drivable, but we’re reduced to two lanes so no parade this year at the start of it,” Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem said. “The family fun zone is moving from the 15 Mile Road regional shopping plaza over to the 16 Mile McLaren Building.” Gieleghem expressed concern over the parking complications that would come from the family fun zone being moved, to which Brian Kay, Clinton Township recreation director, said they would need the full cooperation of local businesses and public spaces “as per usual but even more so now.”

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Local fourth grader wins pageant, seeks volunteer opportunities

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Maliya James, 9, of Clinton Township is National American Miss Michigan Jr. Pre-Teen.

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Inclusive playground gets state budget funds CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The fundraising campaign for Clinton Township’s inclusive playground received a big boost in the recently passed state budget, receiving $1 million. “The appropriation was initially requested by state Representative Denise Mentzer, who took the time to meet with our Inclusive Committee chair and vice chair,” said Paul Gieleghem, Clinton Township’s treasurer and a member of the Inclusive Playground Committee. “Following that meeting, Rep. Mentzer doubled down on her efforts to shepherd the bill through the process.” According to a statement by Township Supervisor Robert Cannon, the project can now move beyond its initial fundraising activities. “The passage of the bill is a real shot in the arm to quicken the pace of progress to build the inclusive playground,” Cannon said. Work on building an inclusive playground began in 2019 with the formation of the Clinton Township Inclusive Playground Committee. The playground will serve the 4,600 individuals living in Clinton Township with intellectual and physical disabilities and it will be located outside of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch. For more information about the Inclusive Playground, call 586-286-9366 or email inclusiveplayground@clintontownship.com.

MOUNT CLEMENS — Artists whose work graces the Anton Art Center’s gift shop will have their works on full display until Aug. 26 during the Art Market Art Show. “This show is our first exhibition and competition for our participating Art Market artists,” said Stephanie Hazard, the Anton Art Center’s exhibitions manager. “The artists that participate in the gift shop were invited to participate in a juried show.” A total of 21 Art Market artists represented across 40 works were juried by Janet Almstadt-Davison, an artist and former art teacher with degrees from Olivet College, Oakland University and Wayne State University. She is also a member of numerous art societies. Artists come from around Michigan and range from working artists to people involved in various Anton Art Center classes. The Anton Art Center is open for regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, and the center is accessible for those in need of mobility assistance.

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A rendering of the Clinton Township Inclusive Playground, which is $1 million closer to being a reality due to an appropriation in the 2024 state budget.

WATERSHED COUNCIL, POLITICIANS TO CLEAN UP CLINTON RIVER IN AUGUST

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Politicians and officials will come together with the public for a morning of cleaning on the Clinton River on Saturday, Aug. 26. Organized by the Clinton River Watershed Council, participants will meet at Budd Park in Clinton Township and be broken up into three groups: one to clean up Shadyside Park in Mount Clemens, one to clean up the Don Green Trail between Budd and Canal Parks, and one to clean up along the river itself between Shadyside and MacArthur parks. A bipartisan group of officials will take part in the cleanup including state Reps. Joe Aragona and Denise Mentzer, state Sens. Kevin Hertel and Veronica Klinefelt, and members of the Mount Clemens City Commission and the Clinton Township Board of Trustees. Gloves, bags and trash grabbers will be provided for volunteers. For more information visit www.crwc.org or call (248) 601-0606.

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Maliya James, 9, of Clinton Township, will represent Michigan at a top-level pageant this fall after winning the National American Miss Michigan Jr. Pre-Teen pageant on July 8. “We just went with positive energy,” said Shantinique James, Maliya’s mother. “We went with smiles. Even if there were pageant moms not smiling at us, we just said go and spread positive energy and that’s what she does. I’ve never met a soul that was so positive and so loving.” Taking place in Columbus, Ohio, alongside the Ohio pageant, Maliya’s crowning of Miss Michigan Jr. Pre-Teen qualifies her to compete at the National American Miss pageant in Orlando, Florida in November. Along with winning the main crown, Maliya took first place in the “Miss Personality,” best resume and art contest categories. It is her first year competing in pageants. Outside of pageants, Maliya has been active in dancing, originally receiving lessons in ballet before taking up jazz dancing. She placed second in High Point Virtual Academy’s spelling bee and is a Girl Scout. She loves animals and volunteers with Rejoyceful Animal Rescue when her schedule allows. Maliya is looking for additional ways to volunteer around the area. Please email shantiniquejames@ gmail.com about any volunteering opportunities.

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McKinley Park welcomes residents for summer programs BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI

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FRASER — Two programs are coming to Fraser’s McKinley Barrier-Free Park in August to provide family-friendly activities for local children. The first will be the Arts in the Park program. Organized by the Fraser Parks and Recreation Department, this will offer opportunities for families to take part in some arts and crafts programs. “There will be four dates,” said Fraser Parks and Recreation Commissioner Christine Koch. “The first is making bird feeders using peanut butter on July 26 from 1-3 p.m. We also will be painting rocks on Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. We will paint houses on Aug. 9, also from 6-8 p.m. Everyone will get to make a birthday card on Aug. 18 from 1-3 p.m. All days are free. We just need the parents to stay and help and monitor their kids. People can show up without any need to register.” She added that she particularly likes the rock-painting day since she has led two pro-

grams using painted rocks to help beautify the community this year. “We have a rock snake at McKinley Park that has grown as people have added rocks that they’ve painted,” said Koch. “It’s now about halfway around the garden. We also started a kindness area at City Hall and people can put their painted rocks there as well.” Members of the community can add rocks painted to celebrate their community or spread positive emotions to either display whether they take part in the Aug. 2 program or not. The second program is free play days organized by Advancing Macomb, a countywide leadership program. “The organization is Advancing Macomb who will be running these programs. The Fraser First Booster Club was contacted by Thomas Barnes who is a part of that group and he spoke to us about starting this,” said Vania Apps, the founder and executive board member of the Fraser First Booster Club. “Our (city’s) parks and rec de-

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gram is only budgeted for this year, so to keep it going, state lawmakers would have to provide additional funding. The Michigan initiative, called “Healthy School Meals for All,” aims to address food insecurity and improve student concentration and performance, state officials said. “This is something we have wanted to see for the kids of Michigan for years,” said Diane Golzynski, the deputy superintendent for finance and operations for the Michigan Department of Education, which will oversee the program. “It’s going to be a huge win for kids all over the state to be able to go to school and know that there will be meals there if they want to eat them.” Schools will have to opt in if they want to participate. “The important message for families is, as long as your school opts in, then you will be able to have free breakfast and lunch at school,” Golzynski added. Critics of the program say that free and reduced school meals were already offered to See MEALS on page 8A

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students who need them. State Rep. Jaime Greene, R-Richmond, objected to the “expansion of the school meal program, a previously needs-based program that will instead provide free food even for kids from the wealthiest families when fully phased in,” according to a press release. Advocates said the Healthy School Meals for All program will eliminate the stigma associated with receiving free and reduced lunch by providing reimbursement from the state for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Previously, just over half of all students in the state qualified for free or reduced meals through federal programs, based on their family’s income or whether they qualified for SNAP benefits or Medicaid. In 2022, 53.3% of Michigan students qualified for free or reduced-cost lunches. “The federal reimbursement will come in first, and then (the MDE) will calculate the state reimbursement and provide those resources to the schools that opt in,” Golzynski explained. The governor’s office said the program will help feed 1.4 million children across the state, which they estimate will save a family $850 over the year. A 2012 study of school lunch costs found that homemade lunches ranged in cost from around $1.55 to $2.12, and the NSLP lunches came in around $2.15, without giving a dollar amount to the time involved in preparing either, according to schoolnutrition.org, which also found that parents tend to pack more sugary items. Collin McDonough, director of Michigan government relations at the American Heart Association, said he applauds Whitmer, the state Legislature, the Michigan Department of Education and the AHA’s partner organizations No Kid Hungry Michigan, the School Nutrition Association of Michigan, and the Michigan School Meals Coalition for “their tireless work to take this program from an idea to reality.” He said Healthy School Meals for All will be “transformational” for Michigan’s students and families. “Not only will it help students learn — no one can focus on an empty stomach — it will help reduce the risk for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes,” McDonough said in a statement. Parent Jessica Kalef, of Rochester, has concerns about the quality of food served. “While this sounds like a good idea, during COVID, when they were offered free

lunch, there was a big difference in the quality of free food, versus paid. During the free period, we had gotten expired milk and yogurts … and upset stomachs, and were told stuff smelled or wasn’t cooked right,” said Kalef. Food standards, she stressed, need to be upheld for the universal free food program as well. “We, as parents, can’t be there for lunch, so it was upsetting that they were served this on several occasions,” Kalef added. “I would rather pay for the lunch to be sure it’s hot, fresh and not expired. However, I know that not all families can do that — so then who is responsible for upholding the standards and checking our kids safety?” The meals offered through the state and federal programs, Golzynski said, are required to meet the dietary guidelines for Americans, which are set at the federal level. “In order to get the federal reimbursement, those meals have to meet those nutritional values, but the beautiful part of having the additional state reimbursement is the schools will actually now have more money to spend on their food products, so they can get even higher quality food than what they had before,” she said. Federal requirements include minimum servings for vegetables, fruits, milk, grains and meat or meat-alternate components. Schools must also adhere to requirements for calories, trans fat, saturated fat and sodium content. While meal pattern requirements are set at the federal level, MDE officials said school menus are set at the local school or school district level. “If there is a food allergy situation, where it is life or death, then the family gets a note from the child’s doctor, and the food service department has to make those accommodations; no matter what those accommodations are, they have to meet that child’s requirement based on what the doctor says,” said Golzynski. “In the case of dietary preference, like for religious reasons, or oftentimes a family eats vegetarian or vegan, then the food service department will do everything they can to meet those but they aren’t required to.” Rochester Community Schools, along with many other local school districts, works with Chartwells for its food service. “Universal free meals in Michigan offer a great opportunity for students to eat together in the cafeteria and hopefully make it easier for students and families to confidently check breakfast and lunch off their list. We’re excited to serve even more students in Rochester Community Schools this year, helping to fuel their busy days with faSee MEALS on page 14A

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Clinton Township. “It just got too much for me,” said Baty, 84. “I just couldn’t keep the garden up.” Keeping up such a garden would be a challenge for anyone, let alone a single senior. Baty has been a gardener for her entire life and began the Esplanade garden when she moved to the home with her late husband, Don, in 1967. “My husband was a gardener, too, and he and I did the gardening together,” Baty said. “He just kept taking grass out and adding more garden. He’d say, ‘Too much grass,’ and another spot would go free of grass and be flowers, and then he died 10 years ago.” Barbara and Don built a sprawling garden featuring, among other plants, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, two varieties of grapes, hibiscus, perennials, lilacs, a cherry tree and coneflowers. After Don’s death, Baty was able to keep maintaining the garden, but eventually the work of maintaining it and the house grew too much for her. But just because the Esplanade garden was too much did not mean Baty was ready to give up the green thumb. Since moving to The Parkdale, Baty has

maintained several gardens around the property: one in front of the entrance, and another garden accessible from within the building, as well as some planters in the front. “I love that Laurie (Russell, senior executive director of The Parkdale) has allowed me to carry my garden over to here,” Baty said. “And they bought some plants for me, so I did the things in the front with the petunias.” Finding a senior center that allowed Baty to keep gardening was key to why she chose to go with The Parkdale, along with already having a friend living there. Russell says accommodating the interests of residents is a normal part of The Parkdale’s procedures. “For us, it’s really important for our seniors to be able to be independent in a supportive community where they can still nurture the things that they love doing,” Russell said. “They shouldn’t lose things when they move to a senior living community.” Baty hasn’t been alone in gardening at The Parkdale. Several residents and visitors have taken up fertilizing and watering the flowers. Residents have also made crafts and painted decorations to go around the gardens. “Barb has really gotten the whole community involved in her love for flowers, and

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Baty gardens in several spots around The Parkdale Senior Living, including this plot in front of the entrance. Baty has been able to continue her passion for gardening, which includes the co-creation of a sprawling garden with her husband at their old home in Mount Clemens. she teaches people about the different flowers,” Russell said. “She really educates people on how to care for them. She’s taught me a lot about flowers.” As for the old garden at Esplanade, whatever Baty hasn’t taken and replanted at The Parkdale is staying with the house. And while she will no longer be able to care for the garden herself, the family that bought

the home on Esplanade has promised to keep the garden in good shape. “A young family is buying it, and they love flowers,” Baty said. “They have two little boys and the cover letter that she sent to me when I accepted her offer (was) I walked in this house and it felt like home. I walk in the backyard and I recognize a lot of the flowers even though it is overgrown right now.’”

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and sidewalk work because the funding we currently get from the state is so insufficient that it would take us years to do the necessary repairs.” Road conditions have been a talking point for both residents and city officials for several years within Fraser. Carnegie said this would be a good starting point for addressing a big issue in the community. “To fix all the roads that need to be fixed in Fraser, the price would be about $91 million. This is just a little bit of what we need to do. It’s a good start and hopefully we will be able to devote more money for the roads,” he said. “It’s going to affect everybody. They are everybody’s roads.” The projects that would be addressed using these proposed funds would be determined based on which roads are in the most need of work. This would be determined according to the long-established PASER system, which stands for “Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating.” “It’s all based on the PASER rating, so it won’t be based on favoritism or any roads being special,” Carnegie said. “It would be based on what road needs it based on its rating.” “There’s nothing determined now in terms of what projects this would go toward,” added Leven. “It will all be based on the condition of the roads and everything we

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are seeing in our most recent data.” The city of Fraser’s website states that 8% of the city’s roads are currently rated as being in good condition, 43% are rated in fair condition, and 49% are rated in poor condition. The money could potentially benefit the proposed repairs to streets in the Fraser Industrial Park. The cost of that work would be paid for by a special tax assessment on the local businesses there, which has been a recent point of contention among some in Fraser. “It could potentially benefit the industrial park road work we have been discussing,” said Leven. “We are looking at the industrial park as a special assessment district to handle those roads in particular.” There is no timeline set yet for the work, since the individual projects that would be scheduled can only be decided after the bond measure has been approved. “It typically would take a couple of months to go through the bonding process, so after that we could start working on developing a plan to determine what roads we would tackle first and put together estimates,” Leven said. She added that the city was not eager to place a millage proposal on the ballot since it takes the tax rate very seriously, but she said that it was a step city administration thought would be necessary if any meaningful progress is to be made to repair the local roads.

“It’s a difficult decision for everyone to make,” she said. “It’s not something anyone is excited about doing, but it’s one of those things that is a necessary cost.” For more information about the bond measure, go to the city’s website at ci.fraser. mi.us. To reach the Fraser Department of Public Works, call (586) 293-2001 and select option three.

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partment is aiding with this as well. Fraser First is mostly providing volunteers for it.” The program will offer free play days on Tuesdays for no cost. A separate camp will also be offered at Fraser’s Steffens Park for a fee on Sundays. “They are going to bring sporting and play equipment to the park. They will then do a camp called Breaking Barriers to Play at Steffens Park as well, which starts Aug. 6 and ends Sept. 17. All will be from 6-7:30 p.m. The age group is 5-13 years old for both. The event at Steffens Park is $55 per child, but you get some additional materials for the cost. The McKinley Park program is free to those who attend.” The free program runs on Tuesdays, Sept. 5 to Oct. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. Those wishing to register for the programs can do so by going to breakingbarriers.io. McKinley Park is located at 31500 Grove Street. Steffens Park is located at 33000 Garfield Road. The programs will allow children to play different sports and take part in outdoor activities. “They will have coaches, equipment for different sports, and plenty of mentoring for the kids,” said Apps. “It’s open to any child from the area. During free play, there will be some basic lessons and organizing games like soccer and flag football.” She is hopeful these programs also will help put some minor acts of vandalism in the park to rest. “I’m excited about these new programs being at McKinley Park,” said Apps. “We recently had some mild vandalism from some bored teens. The city has been working with

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Fraser-area children can take part in several new art programs in which they can paint rocks, decorate bird houses and more. us on some new signage and contacting neighbors of the park to contact us if they see it happening. They are even working on a way people can send the police videos if they catch it happening in the act. The more activities at the park, the fewer chances there is for vandalism like this to happen.” Apps believes that these programs will be a great way for local kids to get outside and get active. “We’re excited to be working with Advancing Macomb. We think we will learn a lot working with them,” she said. “The free play event is at no cost and it’s a good way to introduce them to new sports and have them meet new kids their own age.” “Come out and have some fun,” added Koch. “We haven’t had a lot of outdoor activities this summer, so this is the perfect chance to get outside.” Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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From Broadway to Hollywood: Songs, dancing and storytelling with entertainer and singer Vanessa Carr, 6:30 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, registration required, cmpl.org Park It - Family Fun Nights: Starts at 6 p.m., live music by Collision Six at 6:30 p.m. and showing of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” at 8:15 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center Park, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, parkitforfun.com

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• Also live music, 3-8 p.m. Thursdays until Sept. 28, Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, sterling-heights.net/1236/Dodge-Park-Thursdays

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Coleman finished fifth in the 100-meter and second in the 200-meter. Coleman also competed in the Blazers’ second-place 4x100 relay team alongside Zariah Smith-Nabors, Breana Jonel Jeffers and Ja’Mia Luckett, who also qualified for the Junior Olympics. Blazers Track and Field Club coach Dominic Reid said it’s evident from watching Coleman compete that she’s a naturally gifted runner, and he could tell from day one. “I knew Alana was going to be good just from seeing her practice,” Reid said. “She hadn’t even competed yet, but I knew right away she had the talent to be great. She’s just got to put in the hard work and continue to get better.” McCann continued to progress all season, both in her spring season with Clintondale and with the Blazers Track and Field Club. It’s a tough transition at first like any sport, but Reid said McCann’s passion for the sport has elevated her performance. “I would say it was mental and also her being dedicated,” Reid said. “I could tell she wanted to get better. With her coming to practice every day, being coachable, and taking it seriously, she put in the work to get better.”

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vorite menu items and a variety of delicious new recipes,” Marsha Dziewit, the director of dining services for Rochester Community Schools, said in an email. Rochester parent Cristina Poma feels the universal free meal program is “a move in the right direction” and said it can always be tweaked in the future to address concerns. “I’m sure the quality of the food and whatever other gripes people may have can be adjusted as the program grows, but for the children of Michigan, I couldn’t be prouder to be in a state that is taking care of their kids in this manner,” she said. MDE officials said parents or students can advocate for improved meal quality by

Reid, who previously coached high school track and field at Warren De La Salle Collegiate High School, has been embedded in the Clintondale community as both the acting Clintondale Middle School counselor and head coach of the middle school track and field team. Reid has been running the Clinton Township Blazers Track and Field Club chapter since 2018, which gives kids in the surrounding areas a chance to run track and field competitively. “I feel like it gives them a different set of purpose, recognizing there’s more to life than to just be on their cellphones, making TikTok videos and playing outside,” Reid said. “I think it gets them involved in sport and builds relationships and (gets them to) interact with other kids their age. I think that’s missed a lot nowadays.” McCann and Coleman will compete in the 57th annual Junior Olympic Games, and they said there’s some nerves heading into the big meet. “I’ve never had to compete at something big before,” McCann said. “I’m nervous about running against other kids that are faster than me,” Coleman said. For more information about the Junior Olympics, visit aaujrogames.org.

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Keys expressed dissatisfaction with the family fun zone being moved to the other side of the street, therefore making it harder for residents to access. A shuttle to the relocated fun zone was discussed but trustees determined it was too late to do anything about. Mary Bednar, the township’s public services director, told the board there would be no road closures due to the parade being canceled, aside from Gratiot being reduced to two lanes. The inside lanes are expected to be open while the outer lanes are expected to be closed. Many of the changes for 2023 are expected to revert back to normal once the construction ends. “Our goal is to get it back to where it was, next year,” Supervisor Robert Cannon said about the fun zone’s move. “This year we can’t do it for safety.” The Gratiot Cruise is not the only event facing changes this year. The Quinn Road Reunion organizers canceled the event this year due to the soil work at Prince Drewry Park and being unable to secure a replacement location. The event is planned to return in 2024.

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The board also approved several purchases for the fire and police departments. The Clinton Township Fire Department purchased 110 new SCBA air cylinders and associated equipment for about $420,000 from West Shore Fire in Allendale. The provider did not have the lowest bid, but fire officials determined a buyone-get-one-free sale on cylinders would allow the department to buy more. New extraction equipment was bought for about $143,000; a new generator for Station No. 2 was bought for a net cost of about $40,400 after trading in the old generator; and a new sauna and cooling tubs are being bought for $6,000 with help from the local firefighters’ union. Trustees also approved the expenditure of $80,000 on three special investigation vehicles for the Clinton Township Police Department. The three cars were purchased on the used market and not subject to the usual bid and purchasing process. The board also accepted invoices from Chippewa Valley schools for $44,550 in crossing guard reimbursements, which the township will pay back to the school district. Clintondale Community Schools did not submit any crossing guard bills for the township to reimburse.

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SWIMMING ACROSS AMERICA FOR A CURE

Photo provided by Swim Across America - Motor City Mile

DETROIT — At press time, swimmers and volunteers were preparing for the fifth annual Swim Across America-Motor City Mile scheduled for July 7 on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. A 2-mile swim, a 1-mile swim and a half-mile swim were scheduled. SAA-Motor City Mile benefits cancer research at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, where roughly 500 researchers are working to prevent cancer, improve outcomes for patients, and improve quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. One participant, Julie Brabbs — pictured right with her husband, Steve — is the chief administrative officer at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. Brabbs also is a cancer patient and currently has raised $14,232 for cancer research, with more donations expected. Brabbs, 56, of Ann Arbor, is currently being treated with Keytruda, which is an immunotherapy cancer treatment that was funded and created in a Swim Across America lab at Johns Hopkins University. For more information about Swim Across America, visit swimacrossamerica.org.

Distracted driving law now in effect

METRO DETROIT — Drivers and law enforcement departments across Michigan are reacting to a new law that went into effect June 30 that prohibits using cellphones and other devices while driving. According to a press release issued on behalf of Insurance Alliance of Michigan, data from the Michigan State Police showed that in 2021, more than 16,000 motor vehicle crashes involved a distracted driver, with 59 of those crashes resulting in a fatality. The use of a mobile electronic device means using a mobile electronic device to do any task, such as sending or receiving a call; sending, receiving or reading a text message; viewing, recording or Photo by Brendan Losinski transmitting a video; and accessing, reading or posting to a social networking site. An exception is allowed if the driver is contacting emergency services. Michigan is now the 26th state to adopt a hands-free driving law. According to the release from MDOT, texting while driving has been illegal in Michigan since 2010, but increasing the parameters of the law to prohibit the use of phones “without hands-free technology is expected to further improve safety for all road users, including passengers, pedestrians and road workers.” “Everyone who spends time on our roadways has a story or a negative experience that involves a distracted driver. The latest legislation is another tool to help encourage safer driving habits and ultimately save lives,” Capt. Joshua Jones of the Troy Police Department said in an email. “Our officers have been briefed on the new law and will be out there helping educate the public on its importance. The more buyin we can get from drivers, of all age groups, the safer our roads will become. I like the simple message we put out on our social media: ‘Just Drive.’ Put the phone down, and just drive.”

AUTHORITIES WARN OF DEBT COLLECTION SCAM

METRO DETROIT — The office of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is alerting Michigan residents about a new scam in which fraudulent letters are directed to workers and businesses. The letters attempt to collect an outstanding debt and are part of a scam that fraudulently identifies the sender as the State of Michigan, seeking to unlawfully collect a debt that is owed to the Unemployment Insurance Agency or the Michigan Department of Treasury, which functions as the state’s debt collection agency. The recipients are threatened with seizure of their bank accounts, wages, business assets, cars, real estate, refunds and cash if past due debts are not paid. The letters use personal information that can be

gleaned from internet records to make their sources sound legitimate and make the threats more likely to result in payment. Workers and businesses should note that any legitimate letters from the Department of Treasury will be printed on Treasury Department letterhead and will also provide options for paying the debt, as well as outline taxpayer rights. Letters from the UIA will contain information about how to protest and appeal payment determinations. Letters from the treasury or the UIA will always include the names of departmental leadership at the top. Anyone with questions about their state debts should call the Treasury Collections Service Center at (517) 636-5265. Anyone with a consumer complaint or who believes they have been the victim of a scam can file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team by calling (517) 335-7599.

EE W E H T F O E CRIM • K E E W E H T E OF M I R C • K E E THE W Lululemon reports multiple larcenies

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A Lululemon store that recently opened in The Village at 17101 Kercheval Ave. has been targeted by thieves multiple times this month. Police said that at around 6:30 p.m. July 7, two young men wearing masks are said to have collected “armfuls of clothing” and exited without paying, fleeing northbound on St. Clair Avenue in a red Dodge Avenger. At around 2:20 p.m. July 6, a woman and two men are said to have worked as a team to steal what police said was a “large amount” of clothing from the store before exiting and fleeing northbound on St. Clair in a black Ford Escape. At 1:20 p.m. July 6, two young men are said to have collected an estimated $2,400 worth of clothing and left without paying, fleeing the scene in a waiting Jeep, possibly a Cherokee model.

included two Lowrance HDS GPS systems valued at around $1,600 each; a remote control for the autopilot system, valued at around $3,000; a shipto-shore radio, valued at around $400; and a Minn Kota motor remote of unknown value. The victim indicated he did not know who would have done this. The man had been all over the boat throughout the day and for several hours after the theft and the officer was unable to check for fingerprints. The man was advised to contact the police if he could find any more information.

Woman steals trimmers, plants from Home Depot

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect or suspects reportedly stole a 6-by-10-foot white enclosed trailer from the driveway of a home in the 1800 block of Prestwick Road July 8. The trailer and its contents — which included three bikes — is valued at more than $100,000. A police report states the trailer was last seen at 10 a.m. July 7. A person who was driving a small black car is believed to have been involved in this incident, police said.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police were called to the Home Depot at 37000 Van Dyke Ave. June 10 after staff detained a woman for retail fraud. The woman allegedly put a five-pack of Ryobi trimmers in her purse, then put several plants in her cart, then went into the garden center to remove the trimmers from the packaging before putting the merchandise back in her purse. She then allegedly left the business without paying for the merchandise, collectively worth $202.76. Police searched the woman’s purse and reportedly found white pills inside. They were later deemed to be narcotics. Police arrested the woman for first-degree retail fraud and possession of synthetic narcotics.

Tips stolen from dock box

Vehicles do burnouts in parking lot

Trailer taken

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:21 p.m. on June 18, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day in the 24000 block of Jefferson Avenue. When an officer arrived at the scene, the victim, an 18-year-old woman who works for a boat club, stated she put $90 worth of tips in the dock box. Approximately two minutes later, she was helping a customer when she looked over and saw the suspect closing the top of the box. She looked in the box and the tips were gone. She stated she asked the man if he took the money and he denied it. She followed him as he walked away, and he got into a black vehicle with tinted windows. She gave the officer the plate number. There were cameras in the area.

Boat electronics stolen

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:29 p.m. on June 19, a report was made about a larceny that occurred on the same day in the 22000 block of Kramer Street. Upon arrival at the scene, an officer came into contact with the victim, a 53-year-old man, who stated he and his wife were cleaning the boat that morning and around 1 p.m. they left to get lunch. They returned about 30 minutes later to find the boat’s electronics missing. The missing electronics

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police went to the Lakeside Mall parking lot, 14600 Lakeside Circle, the night of June 18 upon hearing that the drivers of 15-20 vehicles were loitering and doing burnouts between the former Lord & Taylor store and JCPenney, while the mall was closed. Police then said the vehicles left.

Driver arrested for drinking,child endangerment

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 10:50 p.m. June 16, an officer was on patrol in the area of M-59 and Ryan Road when he initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation. Upon talking to the driver, the officer observed her to be slurring her words and having difficulty speaking. Further, her eyes were red and glossy, and the smell of alcohol was on her. The officer then had the driver exit her vehicle so she could be placed through field sobriety tests. After completing the tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test, and the results were 0.108% blood alcohol content. The driver was then placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. Police were requesting additional charges of child endangerment, as the driver reportedly had her young child in the vehicle.

Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial looking for volunteers ROYAL OAK — The Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial is looking for volunteers for a dedication event later this summer. The organization will hold a dedication ceremony in celebration of completing phase 1 of the memorial at 4 p.m. Aug. 10 in Memorial Park, 31100 Woodward Ave. The group is looking for volunteers to help with the event. Volunteer efforts will include helping to coordinate volunteers at the event, helping with setup from noon to 3:30 p.m., helping during the ceremony from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., helping during cleanup from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or assisting with tasks the day prior to the event. For more information, visit michiganww2memorial.org/ dedicationceremonyvolunteer. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, the memorial is looking for volunteers to help Team Depot as it lays sod, spreads mulch and plants bushes at the memorial’s site. Also on the agenda that day is to rebuild the flower box at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. Volunteers need to be 18 years old. Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and bring work gloves, sunscreen and water. Sign up for a time slot at michiganww2memorial.org/ home-depot-grounds-project.

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9. Porto____, Italy 10. Got this! 11. Sodium hydroxide 12. Like Tim of “A Christmas Carol” 15. Foray 20. Giraffe’s stripedlegged cousin 22. Like one of the Testaments 24. Fine-toothed metal cutter 25. *Famous road from Beatles crossing 26. Actress Watts 27. Minute parasite 29. *Spare one 31. “If all ____ fails” 32. Sarpa ____, coral reef fish 33. Tiny purses 34. Olden day phlebotomy instrument 36. Waterproof canvas 38. Clothing line 42. UAE’s most populous city 45. Close the fastener, e.g.

49. Epoch 51. Between 90 and 180 degrees 54. E-wallet’s content 56. Very, in music 57. Japanese zither 58. Author Bagnold 59. Goes with interest 60. Great masters’ medium, pl.

61. *Hoofed “express” traveler 62. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” actress Lola ____ 63. Solemn promise 64. Surveyor’s map 67. Morning drops

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2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LS T E STAR

REMOT

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT E REMOT

• STABILITRAK • INFOTAINMENT

17,888

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LT D SEAT

HEATE

21,788

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT E

IFTGAT

L POWER

STK# C24428

25,988

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS VE EL DRI

23,588

2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PREMIER

27,288

2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST EXTEN

• NAVIGATION • HEATED/COOLED LEATHER SEATS STK# C25316

32,788

34,888

T E STAR

• HEATED SEATS • 26K MILES • POWER LIFTGATE

STK# C24436

23,988

2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE PREMIER

STK# C24471

25,888

2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 3LT VE EL DRI

HE ALL W

• HEATED AND COOLED SEATS • 7 PASSENGER SEATING STK# CP69162A

• LEATHER • 7 PASSENGER SEATING STK# C24184

29,588

2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LT

2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE PREMIER

CAB

D SEAT

STK# C24535

38,488

31,888

COOLE

• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • REMOTE START • 20K MILES

STK# C24402

2020 CHEVROLET BLAZER LT

• HEATED LEATHER SEATS • 31K MILES

CREW

• 4X4 • HEATED SEATS • LOW MILES

REMOT

STK# C24209

19,688

LEATH

• HEATED LEATHER SEATS • POWER LIFTGATE

STK# C25131

UDIO BOSE A

DRIVE

DED CA

HE ALL W

STK# C25111

HEEL ALL W

• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS • 26K MILES

TE LIFTGA

• CRUISE CONTROL • BACK-UP CAMERA • 20K MILES

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX PREMIER

• REMOTE START • CRUISE CONTROL • 23K MILES

STK# C25125

STK# C25048

19,188

2020 GMC TERRAIN SLE POWER

• REMOTE START • LOW MILES

• CRUISE CONTROL • BACK-UP CAMERA • 22K MILES

18,788

HE ALL W

STK# C25489

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT VE EL DRI

VE EL DRI

START

• CRUISE CONTROL • LOW MILES

STK# C25778

2020 CHEVROLET TRAX LT

• SUNROOF • REAR DVD • LOADED! STK# C25311

54,588

*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 7/31/2023. 0128-2330