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Another step has been taken to clear the way for the city of Sterling Heights to get its own administrative diversity, equity and inclusion officer. During a July 5 meeting, the Sterling Heights City Council approved a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, between the city and the Michigan Association of Public Employees Supervisory Employees Union. According to city officials, the memo of understanding is part of the collective bargaining process, and it addresses staffing position changes and contractual wage steps. In this case, one of those staffing changes involves the creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion officer position, which was recently funded in the 2023-24 city budget. According to the MOU, the DEI officer role would have salary steps ranging from $86,923 to $122,739 for the 2023-24 fiscal year, if the candidate is hired by the city after 2012. According to the city, the DEI officer would implement the city’s DEI plans and programs, including those pertaining to worker engagement and workplace culture. One such plan would train city employees about “cultural competency, gender and sexual differences,

Police prepare to keep Sterlingfest safe BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

Well over 100,000 people are expected to attend the Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair around Dodge Park and Utica roads July 27-29. And it’s the Sterling Heights Police Department’s mission to keep everyone safe while good times are had. Events like carnivals and festivals can draw trouble. In May, the Berkley Days festival was cut short by a day after several fights among teenagers were reported. That same month, Oakland County sheriff ’s deputies reportedly were deployed multiple times to quell violence among fighting teenagers during a Rochester Hills Lions Club/Leader Dog Spring Carnival. According to Sterling Heights police Lt. Mario Bastianelli, the Sterling Heights Police Department uses all of

its resources to keep Sterlingfest fun, safe and enjoyable. “The safety planning for this event starts months in advance,” he explained in an email. Bastianelli said that once the event begins, the department deploys a large presence of uniformed police officers who work alongside plainclothes officers, officers riding bikes or Segways, and traffic safety officers. Surveillance towers also help the officers keep an eye on anything unusual. “We also utilize our amazing partnership with our citizen volunteer groups which are Citizens On Patrol, and Community Emergency Response Team,” Bastianelli said. “We know that with our collective efforts with all of the city departments, we will have another year of safe family fun for everyone who visits our event.” Bastianelli also gave some advice to the public on ways See STERLINGFEST on page 6A

Crowds gather at a previous Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair. Sterling Heights police say they plan to deploy a large police presence to the festival July 27-29 to keep attendees safe. File photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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SPORTS James Schmittdiel, of Sterling Heights, spends part of his retirement volunteering in the area by delivering meals and offering rides to people in need.

Ford snapped the softball program’s nine-year district title drought this season with a win over Utica on June 2 at Utica High School.

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FORD SOFTBALL’S ‘SISTERHOOD’ SETS STANDARD IN 2023 CAMPAIGN WITH REGIONAL TITLE BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — There’s a reason that the Utica Ford II softball team got massive applause at the school’s graduation. For nine seasons, the softball program has longed for a district title to set a pathway for success for the next group of talent, and the seniors were prepared to take that into their own hands this season. “I think when we look up at the banner, and we always go into the gym and look up, not winning a district or regional title in nine years definitely put a lot more pressure on us, because if any year could do it, it’s the ’23 year,” senior Jenna Nilson said. “Being the team nobody saw going this far, it’s definitely an honor.”

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As a retiree from a past career of clinical therapy and social work, Sterling Heights resident James Schmittdiel says he often spends his days going to the gym, bike riding, walking and running. But in between all that, he also volunteers two to three times a week in the community by delivering meals, taking people to medical appointments and more. The AmeriCorps Seniors program has helped coordinate his volunteer efforts. See VOLUNTEERING on page 4A

Nilson, a Northwood University commit, did more than her fair share to make it happen, and the rest of the team was prepared to make the journey with her. On June 2 at Utica High School, Ford (30-12) achieved the first step on its list of goals with a 7-6 win over Utica to earn the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 District 26 title. However, the job wasn’t finished. Behind an impressive showing on both sides of the field, Ford outscored Bloomfield Hills and Warren Regina 25-6 collectively to take home the MHSAA Region 7 title on June 10 at Troy Athens High School. Talk about setting the tone: senior Eliana Karas batted 7-for-8 with two home runs and 6 RBIs See SOFTBALL on page 6A

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Schmittdiel, 74, said he retired around eight years ago, ending a career that included working with kids in foster care as well as adults with mental disabilities. He said he began considering volunteer work after reading an article about the topic in the Sterling Heights Sentry around 2015. He called a phone number mentioned in the article, and that eventually connected him to opportunities to offer assistance. “I started delivering Meals on Wheels, and then I talked about doing something more,” he said. Through the AmeriCorps Seniors program, he has additionally transported seniors who cannot drive on errands. He said he also tutored elementary students at Utica Community Schools for several years, but that ended once the COVID-19 pandemic hit. While he hasn’t resumed tutoring since the schools reopened, he has gone back to delivering meals. Nowadays, he said, he also provides transportation services for people in need, as well as minor yard work or home repair work. “I take people to doctor appointments and things like that,” he said. “I fix a few things at a few people’s place of residence.” He described some of the benefits that he has personally experienced through his community service. “I think (with) volunteering, I come in contact with a lot of different kinds of people, so maybe my career prepared me for some of that,” he said. “It’s enjoyable just to meet different types of people, and they’re so appreciative of what you do for them. I think my background in social work helps me out in that regard.”

The U.S. government is behind the AmeriCorps Seniors program, which recruits people who are 55 years old and older to become community volunteers. Trista Johnson, the program director for the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in metro Detroit, said her organization is locally sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Johnson added in an email that the program has over 500 volunteers serving in the tri-county area. Last year, those volunteers helped over 3,000 seniors with transportation, food deliveries or companionship, she said. She said volunteers have assisted food pantries too. “Volunteers can choose the way to give back, such as reading with young students, guiding hospital visitors or giving out juice to blood donors,” she added. Johnson said many senior volunteers feel a sense of accomplishment because they can tap into their past life experiences while helping others. “I once had a volunteer share with me that she wouldn’t give up her volunteer role even for $1 million because she felt that she was making the world a better place for her grandchildren,” Johnson said. Schmittdiel said he would encourage anyone to get involved in volunteering, especially people like himself who are retired and looking for ways to give back to the community. “If you retire and you don’t do anything, that’s not good for your mental health or anything else, really,” he said. “(Volunteering) is certainly a plus in that regard.” Learn more about the AmeriCorps Seniors program by visiting americorps.gov/ serve/americorps-seniors. Call Staff Writer Eric Czarnik at (586) 498-1058.

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Library to host book sale during Sterlingfest The Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, is hosting a Local Author Book Sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 29 outside the library. The sale will feature the recent works of local authors. Learn more about the event by visiting shpl.net or by calling (586) 446-2665.

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During the July 5 Sterling Heights City Council meeting, City Manager Mark Vanderpool announced that the city planned to have a July 8 event to distribute an estimated 450 additional free rain barrels to residents who had previously signed up for the city’s program and were on a waiting list. This is on top of the estimated 400 rain barrels the city distributed June 2. Vanderpool added that the city has another distribution event set up for mid-August for those who are still on the waiting list. “So once these are complete, we will have distributed a thousand rain barrels to residents, which is pretty impressive,” Vanderpool said. “I’m not aware of another community in the state that has initiated a program like this. It’s aligned with our sustainability plan.” Learn more about the city’s rain barrel program by visiting sterling-heights. net/rainbarrel.

ABOVE: Jackson Coldicott, 7, from Sterling Heights, finds a bug on a leaf with sister Abby, 9, during a July 20 “What’s Bugging You?” event at the Sterling Heights Nature Center.

The Sterling Heights Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a weekly adaptive bike club 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays Aug. 16-Sept. 20 at Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road. The club will use the city’s trail system to promote camaraderie and physical fitness. The group welcomes cyclists ages 10 to 75 who are in special education or who have physical or developmental impairments. Participants must come with a bike and helmet, and be able to ride without help. Admission costs $30 per resident or $45 per nonresident. RSVP by visiting registration.sterlingheights.net, or learn more by calling (586) 446-2700.

Police to present National Night Out

ABOVE: Young participants shake branches to see if bugs fall off.

The Sterling Heights Police Department plans to hold its National Night Out 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 1 outside its headquarters at 40333 Dodge Park Road. The annual event gives the public a chance to see police exhibits and demonstrations of their vehicles, gear and more. Learn more by calling the department at (586) 446-2800.

Farmers market to take a break this Thursday

The Dodge Park Farmers Market and the other typical summer Dodge Park Thursday events will not happen July 27 due to the Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair, which runs July 27-29. Find out more about Sterlingfest by visiting sterlingfest.info.

LEFT: Amelia Teschendorf, 8, from Sterling Heights, inspects the insect she caught. Photos by Donna Dalziel

Sterlingfest to offer mobility assistance

The July 27-29 Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair by Dodge Park and Utica roads will offer multiple amenities for people with mobility issues. Amenities including handicapped parking, shuttle buses and courtesy golf carts that will drop off and pick up attendees at stops throughout the vicinity of the festival grounds. Find out more by visiting sterling-heights.net/733/Parking-Information or by calling (586) 446-2489.

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to maximize their personal safety while going to large events like Sterlingfest. “It’s best to travel in a group, especially families with small children,” he said. “Sticking together will help (prevent) the chances of losing track of your children. “As well, when it comes to theft — which typically is not a problem with our event — be sure not to leave items unattended at a table or in a vehicle. Theft is a crime of opportunity for thieves. If they see items left unattended or unsecured in a vehicle or left behind on an unattended table, those situations make for an easy target to steal items like a purse.” Melanie Davis, Sterling Heights’ community relations director, said in a text message that the city anticipates a turnout of at least 150,000 people to this year’s Sterlingfest. She described the steps the police have taken to safeguard the event, such as “a very large presence at this event including a mobile command center on site.” “They are involved in all aspects of planning including traffic and road closures, layout, and more,” she said. “They do a security briefing with all key staff in the days leading up to the festival.” Davis described Sterlingfest as a “perennial favorite” for residents. “Residents even ask us a year in advance when the next festival is scheduled because they plan their vacations around it just so they don’t miss it,” she said. “The beer pavilion has become a local high school reunion gathering spot, and every year we have people who drive in from out of state to see their favorite acts on the AT&T main stage. … People just love this annual festival!” The Sterling Heights Police Department can be reached calling (586) 446-2800. Learn more about Sterlingfest by visiting sterlingfest.info.

through both regional matchups as Ford’s offense exploded onto the scene. Senior Rylee Hesske, junior Addison Hill, junior Gabriella Mecca, junior Samantha Yantus and Nilson continued to keep the bats going alongside Karas. Combine that with a dynamic pitching duo of junior Jade Kuspky and sophomore Jenna Walters, and Ford was nearly untouchable throughout the state tournament. For all that firepower, it’s hard to believe that it’s not the team’s strongest attribute. The team’s strongest attribute is its bond. “It’s really more like a sisterhood,” Nilson said. “Previous years, there were cliques, but we do everything together. I know that even if it’s not related to softball or I’m going through something, one of the girls has my back. It doesn’t matter if you’re a junior or a sophomore. I know that the team is there for each other no matter what.” Ford was together on the state tournament journey, which concluded in a quarterfinals loss to Lake Orion June 14 at Troy Athens High School. With the amount of talent at Ford, there’s an expectation that this team should be right

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back up there in 2024 with Kupsky, Yantus, Mecca, Hill and Walters at the helm, but it’s a tough goodbye for Nilson, Karas and Hesske, who have been staples in the program since stepping onto the field. The seniors wanted to lay a foundation for the underclassmen to follow next season, and Ford coach Matthew Joseph said they did just that. “They’ve done an unbelievable job of leading this team, and in different ways,” Joseph said. “It’s been the work ethic that I’ve been most happy with. When your seniors are your hardest workers, everything kind of falls in place because that’s status quo. It says to the kids coming that, ‘OK, that’s what we’re supposed to do.’ Everybody is working hard and I don’t have to stress that because they get it done.” Ford, who competed in the Macomb Area Conference-Red this season, will look to earn the school’s first league title since 2012 next year, and it’ll be up to the 2024 senior class to continue the leadership tradition. By the looks of this season, they’re in great hands. As for the seniors, just as they used to look up to the banners in the gym, future classes will be staring at this year hoping to achieve the same success. But at the end of the day, Ford’s ‘sisterhood’ will always remain strong. “I love these girls so much,” Karas said.

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan is well on its way to becoming the fifth state in the nation to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students this school year. Michigan’s House and Senate have approved the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget, which includes the allocation of $160 million to provide students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade with a free daily school breakfast and lunch for the 2023-24 school year. The program will take immediate effect once the budget is signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Some states have either implemented universal free meals or are considering it following last June’s expiration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture waivers that allowed schools across the nation to offer free meals to students during the height of the pandemic.

Michigan’s new universal free meal program 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. See MEALS on page 14A

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who shall inherit your assets. Additionally, if there is family conflict and there are certain people you do not want to manage your assets during your lifetime and after death, having a plan in place that designates who you want to manage your affairs ensures that your voice is heard and that a judge knows who you would want to help you. Otherwise, the only information a judge has available to make the determination of who to appoint is testimony at a hearing and the report of a court appointed guardian ad litem.” As you call tell by the news, Estate planning is essential for adults of every age. “It’s never too early to secure your legacy and safeguard your loved ones’ future,” Liz said. “I’ve had it done since my 20s.” Planning for your own death can be uncomfortable, yet ignoring this task can complicate the inheritance process for your grieving family. Through proactive and comprehensive estate planning, you can effectively ensure that your desired beneficiaries receive the assets you wish to distribute to them in the amounts you wish to have them distributed. A comprehensive estate plan includes both

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METRO DETROIT — If you’ve ever ventured over to Eddie’s Drive-In, you may have spotted Bill Shuster and his 1969 Chevrolet Corvair Monza. On occasion, the Grosse Pointe Park resident takes the vintage vehicle to the popular Harrison Township eatery, where diners are served by carhops on roller skates. Cortez silver in color, the Corvair is always a conversation piece. Sometimes Shuster comes across people whose parents or relatives once owned a Corvair. Other times, he’ll meet someone unfamiliar with the car, but intrigued. The convertible has been in the family since 1970. The evening his father, Stuart Shuster, brought it home for the first time is forever etched in Shuster’s memory. It was Stuart Shuster’s 31st birthday, and Shuster remembers his dad coming home from work later than usual on that snowy, January evening. “My father was a designer at General Motors,” Shuster said. “His studio developed the Firebird insignias. He was a really good designer, really talented.” As Shuster waited for his dad, he heard a “sort of sputtering rumble” echoing through the Birmingham neighborhood where the family resided. Looking outside, Shuster saw tail lights in the winter air. He didn’t think much of it until the Corvair pulled into the driveway. Once his dad was inside the house, the reveal of the new family car came as a surprise. While looking at it, Shuster felt

the Corvair had “an aura.” It was his dad’s prized possession. “Nobody drove this car except my father,” Shuster said. Although the car was in great shape, Stuart Shuster insisted on tinkering with it over the next few months with his oldest son helping him at the age of 5. Shuster also has a younger sister and brother. “I was out in the garage every weekend,” he said. “A lot of that was holding the flashlight.” The Shusters owned other cars over the years, but the Corvair always stood out. “Everyone knew this car,” Shuster said. “My dad drove it daily and he would take it to car shows.” As a passenger in the Corvair, watching drag races was a childhood pastime. “When I was very young, there were a lot of drive-in restaurants along Woodward (Avenue) we would go to,” Shuster said. “That’s where all the hot rods met to set up races. You’d see Super Bees, Jaguars and Corvettes.” Mustangs, Challengers and Firebirds also were a part of the action. Shuster described the atmosphere as “an incredible sensation of noise and color and, of course, the music at the time — the MC5, all the Detroit bands.” Stuart Shuster purchased the convertible from Ed Rinke Chevrolet in Center Line. Shuster still has the paperwork. One distinguishing feature is the engine is located in the back while the trunk is in the front. Other traits are noticeable. “The pipes have a nice growl. It has the original fire extinguisher my dad put in,” Shuster said. “It’s all original. I had See CORVAIR on page 13A

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to replace some parts.” Shuster kept track of the car’s history. He said the car was once owned by Ned Nickles, the designer of the original Corvair body style. Shuster’s research also determined that General Motors executive Ed Cole “was the chief engineer” of this car. Stuart Shuster was such a fan of the Corvair that he became a member of the Detroit Area Corvair Club. On the last day of school sophomore year at Seaholm High School, things switched gears a bit when Shuster finally had the chance to take the car for a spin. “I asked my father if I could take the car out and drive around,” Shuster remembered. “He said, ‘If the keys are on my dresser, you can go ahead and do that.’” So, when the teenager woke up on the last day of school in 1981, he checked the dresser, and saw the keys. He was “shocked” that his dad granted him permission, and after school he rounded up his friend Matt. They cruised around a bit, making their way over to Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills. “We were clearly the coolest guys in Birmingham,” Schuster thought.

One stop was a gas station at Maple Road and Woodward Avenue in Birmingham. The gas cap is on the front of the car on the driver’s side. “As I was backing up, there was a Cadillac Coupe de Ville in front of me,” Shuster said. That’s when Shuster accidentally bumped something and got a scratch on his dad’s Corvair. “I just went white,” Shuster said. “It was like waiting for the apocalypse to come home.” But his dad remained calm when he learned of the mishap. “He was pretty mellow about it,” Shuster said. “But he garnered my wages.” That included what Shuster earned on his paper route and from his job at the local hardware store. Shuster did not get behind the wheel of the Corvair again until four years ago when his dad died. A couple of years ago, the car was invited to be displayed at the annual EyesOn Design on the grounds of the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe Shores. All these years later, there were attendees who remembered the car from its early days with Stuart Shuster. “It runs really well,” Shuster said. “Driving around, I can feel his spirit.”

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“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

The Healthy School Meals for All initiative offers school breakfast and lunch to all students in Michigan at no charge to families. Photo provided by the Michigan Department of Education

year, helping to fuel their busy days with favorite 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 first contacting their school’s food service director with concerns. “Not every family will choose to eat the meals — and that’s always been the case, even during the pandemic, when the meals were free. … But we do expect there to be more children who choose to eat because they are free,” Golzynski stated. She also encouraged parents to fill out income information, specifically a form called the “educational benefits form,” which will allow schools to continue to get federal funding for education. “No matter what your income level is, return it, because it’s important to the school for additional education funding that they can get,” she said. Those with additional questions or concerns can email MDE’s School Nutrition Programs at mde-schoolnutrition@michi gan.gov. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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and cruise coordinator for Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry. “This is not the kind of cruise where you sit back and someone just narrates in the background. It’s interactive.” Passengers are free to move around the top deck. Adams brings along a music playlist, songs that make reference to the moon, sun, or something about the night. The playlist includes everyone from George Gershwin to Eric Clapton. Passengers are handed maps of the night sky when they board; on the back are lyrics to a song. “There’s a point where everyone sings together — we joke about when was the last time you were out on the Straits of Mackinac singing to the sky,” she says. “When you die, you regret the things you didn’t do … so let’s belt out the song because we are here.” For those who prefer paddling, you can join Stewart on “Star Gazing and Star Lore” trips hosted by Woods & Waters in Les Cheneaux Islands. Stewart says paddlers will glide through quiet bays to watch the night skies. The tours were inspired by a similar event Adams was hired for last summer. “It was one of the most beautiful experiences I’ve ever had,” she says. “The night was perfectly calm. The water was like glass. It’s remarkable when a Great Lake is that still. You could see the Milky Way in the water. It was like paddling in the stars.” For those who prefer to watch the skies from land, Headlands International Dark

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Sterlingfest: Live music includes headliners Hip Hop Hooray (tribute act) July 27, Steven Adler (formerly of Guns N’ Roses) July 28 and Ann Wilson (Heart) July 29, also kids stage featuring music, magic, juggling and more, carnival rides, fireworks, food, and arts and crafts show, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road, sterling-heights.net/714/Sterlingfest

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Stony Creek Art Fair: Also music, storytelling, food trucks, hands-on exhibits and the Children’s Entrepreneurship Market, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 29 and 11 a.m.5 p.m. July 30, Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Drive in Shelby Township, stonycreekartfair.com

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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

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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.

K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E H • CRIME OF T

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.

ON THE ROAD ACROSS 1. More down in the dumps 6. Will Ferrell’s 2003 Christmas character 9. Century Gothic, e.g. 13. Twisted cotton thread 14. Greek “t” 15. Biblical mount 16. Dessert sandwiches 17. Barley bristle 18. Pungent edible bulb 19. *Shared ride 21. *Yellow Brick Road traveller 23. Member of the Benevolent Order 24. Sword handle 25. The little one “stops to tie his shoe” 28. AI “fodder” 30. *Gas station option 35. Thailand money 37. Phone cam images 39. Fill with happy spirit 40. Bora ____ 41. Vexed 43. Uncontrolled swerve 44. Middle Eastern V.I.P.s 46. Genesis twin 47. “The Odyssey,” e.g. 48. Hooray! 50. Speaking platform 52. Campfire residue 53. What sailors are to captain 55. Lawyers’ org. 57. *Jack of “On the Road” fame 61. *Refreshment break 65. Live sign for radio, 2 words 66. Shakespearean “fuss” 68. Bar order, with “the” 69. Ownership document 70. Mitt Romney’s title, abbr. 71. Christmas Eve visitor 72. Keats’ works, e.g. 73. *Major road, abbr. 74. *Certain number of cylinders DOWN 1. Cold War’s Warsaw Pact, e.g. 2. Turkish money 3. One on drugs 4. Run off to Vegas? 5. Sold on eBay, usually 6. Short for “and elsewhere” 7. Hammurabi’s code, e.g. 8. Plural of fundus

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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