Demolition of old county jail buildings underway
Wing focused on mental health to be built
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — For about a year, Macomb County’s top elected officials have dreamed and de-
bated about tearing down old buildings at the Macomb County Jail. On a hot morning July 19 while wearing 10-gallon hardhats, the county’s executive and sheriff finally got their wish.
Macomb County Executive Mark
Hackel and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham bashed the first hole into the wall of the Macomb County Jail Annex, ceremonially beginning demolition and paving the way for a new jail building to be built. Hackel and Wickersham were joined by Macomb County Board of Commissioners Chair Don Brown and contractors to mark the occasion.
“Demolition is starting today,”
U.S., Swedish high school wrestlers find common bonds
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY— A recent two-week wrestling camp between the Vasteras Wrestling Club of Sweden and the Viking Roughneck Wrestling Club, which is made up of wrestlers across Oakland and Macomb counties, ended with tearful eyes and the exchange of social media information.
The clubs are all too familiar with each
other as Roughnecks leader John Jeffire, a teacher at Chippewa Valley High School, and Vasteras leader, Christer Persson, have built a bond over the course of four decades.
“It goes back 45 years to 1979,” Jeffire said. “I was on a U.S. team that toured Den-
mark and Sweden, and that’s when I went to the city of Vasteras. We competed there and I met this guy, Christer Persson, who was the head of the Vasteras Club. In 1980-1981, I went over there for a year and trained with
The Vasteras Wrestling Club of Sweden and the Viking Roughneck Wrestling Club pose for a group photo.
Photo provided by John Jeffire
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Township breaks ground on inclusive playground
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Outdoor fun just got a bit more accessible in Clinton Township.
The township held a groundbreaking for an inclusive playground, which is located on the Civic Center grounds, on July 18. A crowd of politicians and community members gathered under
clear skies to move the first shovelfuls of the project. According to Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon, the land didn’t always hold so much promise.
“At one time this property was a piece of junk — years ago,” Cannon said.
Cannon went on to say that a stretch of road was supposed to run through the area where the playground is being built. He said that with com-
munity support, the $1 million project was halted and the funds were diverted into technology for the township.
“This whole property is much nicer than it would be as a three-lane road going nowhere, that other roads take care of,” he said.
The new playground will consist of three structures for different age groups. The equipment
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FRASER — The Fraser City Council cautiously agreed to work with the Fraser First Booster Club on
updates in Steffens Park at its July 11 meeting.
The booster club’s founder, Vania Apps, made a presentation about park updates totaling $1 million. During the presentation, she stressed that these plans are subject to change and could be altered. She advocated for a town hall, hosted by the city, to get input from the community.
The plans included repurposing one of the park’s baseball diamonds as a concert space with a band shell. They also showed a network of paved pathways throughout the area, and playground equipment.
Elected officials and the Clinton Township Inclusive Playground Committee break ground at the new inclusive playground site near the Clinton-Macomb Public Library main branch July 18. Photo by Nick Powers
THE GIFT OF FRIENDSHIP
DRIVES THIS AUSTIN-HEALEY
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
It didn’t take long for David White and Dan Heming to become friends for life.
From the moment they met in 1968 as student naval aviators in the U.S. Navy, they formed an immediate bond when stationed in Pensacola, Florida, and Meridian, Mississippi.
“He was in another squadron. We were flying the same airplane, a T-34. It’s a primary trainer,” White said. “He was going through his battles to get the grades to move forward, and so was I. It’s a pretty rigorous environment.”
White, a Michigan State University graduate, and Heming, a University of Michigan graduate, lost touch for a while after leaving the service, but soon reconnected.
“I was out at the Pontiac Airport after we both left the service, and there he was,” White, of Bloomfield Township, said. “This was about 1972, and the bond was re-created instantly.”
Sadly, Heming died a few years ago at age 76.
“We went through some really tight situations together. He saved me from falling off the side of a mountain one time. We’ve had some really on-the-edge experiences, and it built a bond,” White said. “It’s the purest measure of friendship. When I think of him — a very generous man.”
Over the years, both men married and started families, but they continued their friendship, often cruising in Heming’s 1956 Austin-Healey. The British sports car maker was established in 1952 through a joint venture between the Austin division of the British Motor Corp. and the Donald Healey Motor Co. Many of Heming and White’s leisure drives in the Austin-Healey were in Milford.
See AUSTIN-HEALEY on page 14A
Air,” White stands next to the Austin-Healey he inherited from Dan Heming.
LEFT: David White, of Bloomfield Township, inherited his 1956 Austin-Healey from his friend Dan Heming.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
ABOVE: White, left, was the best man in Dan Heming’s wedding. The two met in 1968 while serving in the U.S. Navy.
LEFT: While holding up his book “Tall
Charges amended for suspect in double shooting
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The charges leveled against a Clinton Township man in connection to the shooting of his mother and brother on July 5 have been amended.
Corey Deyshaun Cook, 24, allegedly shot his 27-year-old brother, Arkollin Dleon Cook, and his 49-year-old mother, Yolanda
Cook, according to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. Yolanda Cook died at the scene. Arkollin Dleon Cook was on life support following the shooting. He died at a local hospital on July 13, according to the Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The release states that Corey Deyshaun Cook went to the Clinton Township Police Department to report the shooting the same day. He was detained and officers reportedly
found his mother and brother when performing a welfare check.
Following Arkollin’s Delon Cook’s death, Corey Deyshaun Cook’s charges were updated. He now faces two counts of firstdegree premeditated murder, felonies punishable by a mandatory life sentence in Michigan. He also faces felony weapons charges.
Corey Deyshaun Cook is currently in the Macomb County Jail on a $1 million bond. A competency hearing is scheduled for Oct.
Cops crack down on vehicle thefts from dealerships
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — The Macomb Auto Theft Squad teamed with local law enforcement in Clinton Township, Roseville and Sterling Heights on July 10 to provide surveillance for several car dealerships.
The investigation came after an influx of thefts from dealerships in the county, according to a press release from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the surveillance came after “months” of similar break-ins. He said local law enforcement worked well with the county agency, but the success of the operation was limited.
“We just can’t be everywhere and there are so many of these crews that are out there that are hitting these dealerships,” Wickersham said.
Dealerships in St. Clair Shores, Clinton Township and Roseville were observed being broken into on the morning of July 10. Envy Auto Group in St. Clair Shores was broken into around 3:30 a.m. In Clinton Township, Moran Chevrolet (approximately 4:45 a.m.) and Dorian Ford (approximately 5 a.m.) were burglarized. A&B Motors in Roseville was broken into at about 6 a.m.
One 14-year-old suspect is currently in custody after attempting to flee police in a Ford EcoSport from A&B Motors in Roseville. The other suspects remain at large. All vehicles stolen on July 10 were recovered, except for a Dodge Durango stolen from A&B Motors.
Wickersham said these break-ins are often carried out by teenagers, which makes investigating the cases difficult.
“That’s one of the frustrating things that we have seen in a lot of these investigations: the individuals who are doing it are all juvenile status,” he said.
Investigations into the incidents are ongoing, according to Wickersham.
“I think they’re all connected,” he said.
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22 before District Court Judge Carrie Fuca in 41B District Court in Clinton Township.
“The charges were amended to take into consideration the death of his brother,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in the press release. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family and loved ones affected by this tragedy.”
At press time, Cook’s attorney, Robbie D. Lang, said he had no comment about the case.
Kendall Electric gets tax abatement for new development
BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved a tax abatement for Kendall Electric at its July 22 meeting for a development at the business on 15 Mile Road.
The abatement would be for an approximately 30,000 square foot addon to the business’ 15 Mile and Harper Road location for 12 years. The cost of the project is just over $2.3 million, according to Todd Seibert, a senior economic developer for Macomb County who answered questions at the meeting.
“This is an additional building on the property that we’re developing as we continue to grow,” Dean Maxwell from See TAX ABATEMENT on page 14A
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Dealerships in St. Clair Shores, Clinton Township and Roseville were observed being broken into on the morning of July 10. Envy Auto Group in St. Clair Shores was broken into around 3:30 a.m.
FRASER LIONS CARNIVAL BRINGS FAMILY FUN TO COMMUNITY
FRASER — The Fraser Lions Carnival once again brought summer fun to Steffens Park, running July 1821 this year.
The carnival featured rides, food, vendors and a cornhole tournament. The event featured live music from Flannel Waste, Kathryn & the Lonely Days Band, East Side Willy & the Motor City Hippies, Svnth Son, Rock-n-Roll Prep School and Sinjon Smith. A parade rolled down Garfield between Fraser High School and City Hall. The four-day event was capped off by fireworks on Sunday night.
Derek Damico, the carnival’s chair, said this year’s event went well despite a bit of rain.
“Everything went off really smoothly,” Damico said. “We didn’t have any real big issues or anything like that. It was a fun and safe event.”
Damico said while the final figures are not in for the proceeds raised, the carnival and beer tent sales were up from last year. He stressed that all the Lions members who worked the event were volunteers.
“It was definitely a successful event,” Damico said.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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AUG. 4
Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise: Starts at 8 a.m. with car show, other activities include cruise from 14 Mile Road to Wellington Crescent (north of Metropolital Parkway), awards, DJ, games, family fun zone and pedal car race, ends at 5 p.m., ctgratiotcruise.com
AUG. 15
Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides: Cars on display, music and in-store specials, 5-8 p.m., also Sept. 19, Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 464-5372
AUG. 16-17
Woodward Dream Cruise: Officially held 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 17, participating cities along 16-mile radius of M-1 include Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township and Pontiac, more events for both days at woodwarddreamcruise.com
AUG. 17
Elton John tribute: Presented by Tom Cridland, 7 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com
AUG. 28
Widowed Friends lunch: Juan Blanco’s Tacos +
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Tequila, 34275 Utica Road in Fraser, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-8679 by Aug. 22
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone), continues every fourth Wednesday of month through October, Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post 6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, (586) 294-1450
ONGOING
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 10 and Sept. 14, John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990
Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes hosted by Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, includes yoga until Aug. 28, 9-9:45 a.m., The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 416-3849, facebook.com/themallatpartridgecreek
Monthly book clubs: Presidential Book Club meets every first Monday and Mysteries & Munchies every second Thursday, both 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Crafts and games: Craft-making for adults and older teens, 6-7:45 p.m. every third Thursday of month, and board games for all ages, 5:30-7:45 p.m. every last
Wednesday of month, Fraser Public Library, 15260 15 Mile Road, (586) 293-2055, fraserpubliclibrary.org
Summer Sounds: Concerts run 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3-6 p.m. Sundays, and 3-6 p.m. Labor Day, The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see lineup at shoppartridgecreek.com
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every second Monday of month, Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 556-9471
• 10 a.m. every third Friday of month, The Pantry, 44945 Morley Drive in Clinton Township, RSVP to Loree at (810) 335-2096
Men overcoming loss of partner/spouse: Meetings 6-7:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, virtual and in person, Hospice of Michigan, 39531 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, wlawton@hom.org, (586) 263-8514
Health workshops: For ovarian cancer, diabetes, nutrition and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
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CLASS REUNIONS
Birmingham Groves High School Class of 1984: 40-year reunion events include brunch at Beverly Park, Tigers game, tour of school’s new outdoor athletic facilities, and stay and celebration at Somerset Inn, Aug. 1-3, myevent.com/ grovesclassof84
Cousino High School Class of 1969: 55-year reunion, classes of 1967-1971 also welcome, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Roger’s Roost, 33262 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Larry Wilk at lwilk@comcast.net
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the Vasteras club, and Christer was my coach. Fast forward to now, I’ve brought four teams over to him and he’s brought four teams over to me over the decades. We’re still keeping this tradition alive.”
The tradition was alive and well from June 23 to July 7 as the Swedish wrestlers stayed with local host families and took part in various American cultural activities courtesy of the Viking Roughneck club. Of course, the wrestlers — the clubs had wrestlers from 9 to 22 years old — took their cultural differences to the mat. They last met in 2022 when the Roughnecks went to Sweden.
The first week of training took place at Chippewa Valley, with a competition taking place on June 28. Practices then shifted to Revolution Wrestling in Highland Township and Revolution Combat in Allen Park.
Throughout the two weeks, differences became similarities between the two clubs, but overcoming the obstacle of adjusting to each other’s wrestling styles was still difficult at times for both sides.
“They are predominantly Greco-Roman wrestlers, which holds from the waist up,” Jeffire said. “There’s no grabbing the legs or attacking the legs or tripping the legs. It’s significantly different. Freestyle is like our high school and collegiate ranks where you can attack the legs, but Greco is a whole other animal. They love Greco. They don’t care for freestyle, and they don’t wrestle folkstyle, which is what we do in high school here. When they come over here and we go over there, we not only have our cultural differences but our athletic differences. They kick our butts in Greco, and we have the upper hand in freestyle.”
Outside of wrestling, the Swedes were given a full tour of everything you’d hope to see in a two-week span in metro Detroit.
The Viking Roughneck Club treated their visitors to a Detroit Tigers game at Comerica Park and a United Shore Professional Baseball League game at Jimmy John’s Field, with classic hot dogs and hamburgers. They hosted a Fourth of July party, went to Mavrix in Shelby Township for chicken wings, went to downtown Detroit for the Peddle Bar, and many other activities.
“Wrestling is what ties us all together, but during the past two weeks we have also experienced true American hospitality,” said Karl Holmqvist, who took the trip to the U.S. alongside his daughter Astrid. “American families opened their homes to us and showed their culture. I’m returning back to Sweden with a lot of memories as well as friends that I hope to see again on our side of the pond.”
The similarity is wrestling — that’s
what brings the two groups from across the globe together, but the importance stretches far beyond the sport.
Sure, the significance of having local wrestlers work the mat with wrestlers of different cultures is immeasurable, but the friendships and bonds are what make this tradition all the more special.
Jeffire said the impact showed itself when the groups took part in the Peddle Bar downtown on July 5.
“The driver allowed one of the Swedish girls to be the DJ, and I don’t know how you do it, but she had her iPhone with her, and she had a playlist with a combination of Swedish and American music,” Jeffire said. “It was just watching everyone enjoy the other culture’s music. From the laughter and the smiles you saw, you really had a good feeling about what this was accomplishing culturally for everyone involved.”
Aside from assimilating the American wrestler to Swedish music, the female wrestlers from the Vasteras club did much more than add a couple of songs to the Roughnecks’ playlist.
Girls wrestling finally seems to be taking off in Michigan, but its prominence in Sweden is far beyond what the local female wrestlers could imagine.
For local high schoolers, it can be difficult to train properly when you’re constantly going up against guys, but the Vasteras Wrestling Club brought four girls of their own over.
“As a girl wrestler, it’s often hard to find your place in a team, but with these kids I never had to do that,” Chippewa Valley sophomore Bridget Maas said. “It was such a great experience, learning so much about wrestling, culture, and friendship. I will never forget these past two weeks, and these friendships are forever.”
The Macomb/Oakland County wrestlers are already hoping that a trip to Sweden is in the cards for them, but Jeffire said his sole focus is keeping the tradition alive.
“I think of Vasteras as my second home and I think of the Vasteras Club as my club and something that I’ve been invested in from 1979 to now,” Jeffire said. “I feel a part of what they do. The great thing about social media today is I can find out what the wrestlers in Vasteras are doing, and they’re following us and our wrestlers here. It’s really cool. This week was the national championships in North Dakota, and we’ve been following the results for our kids that are out there, but the Swedes are following it, too, and the Swedes have been cheering our guys on and our guys are cheering them on at their meets halfway around the world. It’s amazing how small the world becomes when you get involved in something like this.”
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Playground
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has a nature theme with the appearance of a river. There are frogs, mushrooms and logs incorporated around the green and brown playscapes. The playground also has a quiet area for those who feel overwhelmed and need a breather from playing. It’s expected to be ready in October, according to Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem.
Though the park is geared toward those with disabilities, Cannon stressed that this park is for everyone. It will be situated between the splash pad, library and the Clinton Township Historical Museum. The project is a culmination of thousands of dollars in community fundraising and government funds.
State Rep. Denise Mentzer, D-Mount Clemens, and state Sen. Veronica Klinefelt, D-Eastpointe, who were both instrumental in getting state funding for the project, spoke at the event. The project received a boost from a $1 million appropriation from the 2024 state budget, which the two worked to secure.
“This shows you what a true partnership in Lansing can do for our communities,” Mentzer said.
Clinton Township Inclusive Playground Pals, a volunteer group, headed up efforts to get the project going. Working with the Arc of Macomb, a nonprofit that assists people with disabilities in the community, the Pals got the ball rolling for the program with a letter to Gieleghem five years ago.
Inclusive Playground Committee Chair AnnMarie Ottoy said fundraising took many forms, including everything from drive-in movies to a battle of the bands. The community fundraising netted $135,000 for the project. The Clinton Township Board of Trustees approved an additional $300,000 in funding, closing the gap on the $1.4 million project.
Gieleghem said the project is an exam-
ple of how government is supposed to work.
“Residents and citizens petitioning their government for what they want to see in their communities for their families: That’s the way it’s supposed to work,” he said. “That’s the way it worked here and we couldn’t be more pleased.”
Gieleghem said that the township makes up 11% of the county’s population but is home to 25% of the county’s families who have a member with a disability. He said this may be due to the hospitals, schools and affordable housing.
“All of those things come together and beg the question: ‘Are we really serving everyone in our community?’” he said. “I think when the board learned that, to their credit, they stepped up.”
Near the end of the ceremony, Cannon highlighted community members who work on projects like the inclusive playground.
“We are lucky to have people this passionate and this loyal to a population that needs extra help from time to time,” Cannon said.
Ottoy said how grateful she was to the community for making the playground a reality.
“Here we are today poised to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children, if not thousands, giving them an opportunity to spend carefree time outdoors playing and making friends outside of the four walls of school, home, doctor’s appointments and therapy appointments,” Ottoy said. “This was the hope I first had when I wrote this letter to Paul (Gieleghem), but also the idea that building inclusive communities starts with each one of us and can be as simple as playing on a playground.”
Ottoy said her 24-year-old son, Zachary, who is disabled and nonverbal, will appreciate the swings.
“The swings are what he’ll enjoy most at this playground, and that’s what I’m looking forward to taking him on,” she said.
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Hackel said. “This is the groundbreaking — this is actually going to be a wall breaking.”
Demolition commenced in earnest on July 22, beginning with the annex building. The old maximum security, D Block and rehab buildings are slated for demolition at a later time to make way for the new central intake and assessment center. The goal is to better address inmates with mental health and substance abuse issues.
“Today does begin the next journey that will improve our operations here at the sheriff’s office and the county jail,” Wickersham
said. “It will make a better environment for my staff and for the inmates. We will focus on a direct supervision model. We will focus on a very hybrid medical and mental health facility dealing with individuals that have those issues and are remanded here by the bench.”
The central intake and assessment center is planned to be over 159,000 square feet with a capacity for 278 beds, setting the total jail capacity at 1,178 beds. Prior plans called for the building to be 177,000 square feet, housing up to 303 inmates. Design renderings call for a bow tie shaped building that is four levels tall and has an extensive use of windows to let in as much natural light as possible.
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the Kendall Group, the parent company of Kendall Electric, said at the meeting.
According to the Michigan Economic Development Corp. website, an abatement is a tax break that incentivizes new businesses to come to an area. This is allowed by Michigan Public Act 198. The local governing body grants the abatement, and a public hearing is held.
Clinton Township Treasurer Paul Gieleghem said he wished that there were jobs attached to the abatement but given the nature of the add-on, he understood why this wasn’t possible. He confirmed with Maxwell that the new building would be for storage to accommodate the expansion of the business.
“I think it’s a good move and I appreciate the investment,” he said.
At the board’s June 24 meeting Gieleghem said “very
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“We’d just look around, have a coffee, get waves from people,” White said. “Sometimes we’d go out to the state parks. We were bikers and hikers at the time. Two good friends that would just enjoy the day.”
White also remembers traveling to Wisconsin when the car was going through an engine modification.
“We went on the ferry and across the lake. I remember the first test drive we took. The car hadn’t been completed. The guy that was working on it said, ‘Hey, take it for a drive,’” White said. “We’re hauling down the road somewhere in Wisconsin. He was pushing it to the limit and I was going, ‘Whoa, whoa. You’re going a little too fast for me.’ We finally got back to the garage. As he was getting out of the car, he pulled up on the steering wheel and it came right off it. We both went, ‘Holy smokes.’”
Heming owned an Austin-Healey while in college but sold it when he entered the Navy. Years later, he bought the 1956 AustinHealey, which “brought back memories of his college days and also some of the things that happened in the Navy,” White said.
Heming’s friendship also left an impact on White’s wife of 54 years, Ann White.
“There were a lot of late evenings on the patio in the back and a fair amount of Scotch,” Ann White said of the pair.
“And cigars,” White said.
White is now taking care of the AustinHealey. When Heming died a few years ago, he willed the car to his Navy pal. It took White some time to get used to the idea of having the car. At first, he didn’t want to drive the convertible because “it was Dan’s car.”
“It sat in his garage for quite a while af-
few” of these abatements exist in the township.
“Clinton Township is largely a residential community,” he said. “We have commercial districts. We do not have big tracts of industrial property. We have areas spaced out here and there.”
Clinton Township Trustee Julie Matuzak was the sole no vote on the abatement at the July 22 meeting, saying she disagreed with all abatements and did not have a personal grudge against the company. There were no members of the public who spoke during the public hearing.
At the board’s June 24 meeting, Matuzak said businesses that get these breaks don’t have sufficient follow-up on whether or not new jobs are being created. She said she would prefer the abatements going toward new businesses.
“But the minute they start doing well, they should be good citizens and pay their fair share for the services they receive,” Matuzak said.
At the June 24 meeting, the guidelines for determining abatements were updated, utilizing a point system for how much investment the business would bring to the communi-
ter he passed away,” Ann White said. “It took Dave a while to make it OK in his head.”
But he has since carried on Heming’s love for the automobile. A novice to the Austin-Healey, White learned everything he could about the car, “from servicing the vehicle to the right fluids you use.” When he first brought it home, Ann White drove very closely in front of White, who was following in the Austin-Healey.
“I hop in the car, start the car up and I’m driving from Milford to Birmingham,” White said. “And it’s getting dark.”
White then turned on a switch he thought were the headlights, but nothing happened.
“I can’t even turn the headlights on,” he said. “We finally got home. It took me another day to figure out the English have a way of pulling it out and then turning it to the right. I thought I had done that, but I apparently didn’t.”
The restored vehicle is a 100-6 two-seater roadster model. The classic car has a 6-cylinder engine paired with an upgraded 5-speed manual transmission. It is paired in what White calls a “mesmerizing custom green/ blue exterior, gleaming chrome with the impeccable condition of luxurious black uphol-
ty. The more investment, the higher the points and the longer the abatement would last. However, Kendall Electric was exempt from these new criteria because of when it applied.
Gieleghem explained at the meeting that this update tightened criteria on abatements.
“It would award less years,” Gieleghem said. “It increases the amount of the investment that is necessary to receive it. You’re not getting points for a small investment.”
Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer joined Matuzak and Trustee Dan Kress in voting no on the changing criteria for tax abatements. Meltzer said she voted no because the changes could hinder new businesses coming to the township.
“When people come up here and shake their head and act like they know what’s going on in the private sector, I find that insulting,” Meltzer said. “I find it unfortunate that these people making the rules infringe upon others’ rights.”
The change passed with Trustee Tammy Patton, Trustee Mike Keys, Gieleghem and Township Supervisor Bob Cannon voting yes.
stery interior. A true gem in every sense.”
White often takes the car out for drives on Saturday and Sunday mornings. He’s met up with a local Austin-Healey group a few times. He also likes to drive the English car through Bloomfield Hills, sometimes with his wife by his side.
“There are some neat roads that go on forever. I drive it just for the pure pleasure
when I can,” said White, who misses his friend. “I thank him every time I drive.”
During his lifetime, Heming became a commercial pilot for USAir. He also flew for Roger Penske. White worked in advertising, started his own marketing company and also is a published author of two books — “Tall Air” and “True Blue” — under the name D Stuart White.
Photo by Erin Sanchez
David White did not know how to drive the convertible at first, but has since learned all he can about the car.
“Granger Construction has an extensive resume of correction projects that have been completed over the years, but the central intake and assessment center is truly unique,” said Jeff Havranek, Metro Detroit regional director for Granger Construction. “With an ever-increasing need to address medical, mental health, substance abuse and behavioral disorders that are present in our community, it takes an alternate approach to treatment and therefore an alternate approach to the design and construction of a facility seeking to address those needs.”
Design features will be paired with changes to processing, with correctional deputies screening new inmates for mental health or substance abuse issues upon intake. From there, inmates in need of assistance will be diverted to programs on the top, second and ground floors. Other features planned for the central intake and assessment center include improved video trial capabilities, community corrections facilities, a “full service” court, offices for the county prosecutor and public defenders, and a passageway between the jail and the intake center.
“We know that this county jail is the responsibility of the county to provide a county jail for those that are arrested and detained, and they are now becoming the responsibility of the sheriff,” Hackel said. “We have this responsibility to make sure that we have the right type of facility to manage the people coming in there, but also making a determination as to what are those issues these people may have.”
Plans for the project were announced in May 2023, with the aim of addressing three main improvements for the county jail recognized in a 2016 Macomb County Sheriff’s Office survey: intake and assessment, pretrial services and new medical/mental health environments and services. The $228 million price tag for the project has been consistent since its announcement with funds coming from the county’s general fund, state funding and federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
“Macomb County is managed financially conservatively and as a result, our balance sheet is strong and enables us to pay cash for this project,” Brown said in a press release.
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“The collaborative effort between the Sheriff, County Executive and the Board of Commissioners has led us to this point. When completed, those who come in contact with law enforcement and have drug or mental health issues receive a chance to turn their lives around. This not only benefits them and their families, but the taxpayers and society at large.”
So far, the project is ahead of its initial schedule, which planned for demolition to begin sometime in 2025. Currently in the third phase of the project timeline, construction is expected to be completed sometime by or within 2027. Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, left, and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham drive sledgehammers into the Jail Annex building on July 19. The ceremonial demolition, followed by the start of the actual demolition on July 22, is the latest step in the construction of the new central intake and assessment center.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
Fraser City Council recognizes El Charro owners
FRASER — The Fraser City Council proclaimed July 13 George and Delia Martin Day at its July 11 meeting. The couple own the El Charro restaurant chain.
The proclamation discusses the couple’s commitment to the community including supporting Fraser Schools, sponsoring sports teams, supporting the Fraser Historical Society and assisting with the city’s parks. It also mentions George’s Civilian Citation for stopping a bank robbery in progress in 1980.
“I’d just like to say thank you to the city of Fraser for welcoming us. They raised us and our whole family,” George Martin said. “This is emotional, thank you.”
Credit union makes over $30K in donations to local charities
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union recently made over $30,000 in donations to three community organizations.
The American Lung Association in Michigan, Blessings in a Backpack and Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors all received $10,266.67 apiece.
MBC to hold auditions, open house
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Macomb Ballet Company will hold 2024-2025 open auditions Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. Dancers must be between the ages of 8 and 19. The nonprofit organization welcomes dancers from all backgrounds and training levels to audition. For more information about how to audition, visit macombballet.org. The cast will perform two shows: “The Nutcracker” Dec. 7-9, 2024, and “Wizard of Oz” April 25-27, 2025. The Macomb Ballet Company also invites the public to its open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug 14. The MBC is located at 51504 Danview Technology Court in Shelby Township. For more information call (586) 843-3374.
The funds were raised through a program in which the credit union donated $50 for every new checking account by members. The organizations were selected because of their dedication to education and first responders, according to a press release from the credit union.
“MSGCU is grateful our members helped us give back and make a positive impact in our communities. These donations are a result of their support, and we appreciate how they took action to make a difference,” Steve Brewer, MSGCU President/CEO, is quoted as saying in a press release. “MSGCU follows the credit union philosophy of people helping people, and we are dedicated to serving others through special programs like this one as part of our ongoing community giving efforts.”
‘Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin’ showcases Mexican artists
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The public is invited to view the “Tlatecayotl Caucualtzin” (Art is Beautiful) Mexican art exhibit through Sept. 14 at the Lorenzo Cultural Center.
The showcase — presented in partnership with the Mexican Consulate — is a collection of 16 unique works of art created by five Mexican-born artists demonstrating a variety of styles and techniques. One piece includes “Abuelita Otomi,” pictured, by artist Arturo Morales Morano.
“We’re excited about this show because it’s so different from what we’ve done in the past,” William Wood, director, Cultural Affairs and Community Engagement, Macomb Community College, said in a prepared statement. “Some of the art will be on display for the first time anywhere.”
The artwork demonstrates styles and artistic methods inspired by modern art in Mexico as well as Mesoamerican art created by indigenous cultures in Mexico and South America. A variety of techniques are employed in creating the artwork including the use of spray paint and black lights.
The Art is Beautiful exhibit is complementary and open to the public Tuesday through Friday through Sept. 14, as well as on Saturdays Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Lorenzo Cultural Center is located on Macomb Community College’s Center Campus. The address is 44575 Garfield Road. For more information, visit lorenzoculturalcenter.com.
Screenshot taken from Fraser City Council meeting
Fraser Mayor Pro Tem Dana Sutherland presents El Charro owner George Martin with a proclamation at the City Council’s July 11 meeting.
Photo provided by Brian Weitzel Photography
CMPL hosting events for teen, kids
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — As the Summer Olympics kick off in France, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library is putting on its own summer games for elementary school students at the North Branch this August.
At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, kids in grades K-5 are invited to take part in a variety of summer games. At 10 a.m. on Thursday Aug. 8, kids ages 2-5 are invited to run an obstacle course.
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the North Branch at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12, to take part in a creative painting challenge. Participants will be given prompts at random and given the tools to turn their concept into a masterpiece. Other creative opportunities are available at the South Branch where at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 8, tweens ages 8-12 are invited to make pet toys out of T-shirts. The South Branch is also hosting an anime ice cream social at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Visit cmpl.libnet.info/events for a full list of events or to register.
Two public meetings on deck for Clinton Township
CLINTON TOWNSHIP —Two public hearings were set in motion at the Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting on July 22. A public hearing was scheduled for the next board meeting, which is August 12 at 6:30 p.m., for the special assessment district millage to fund police and fire departments in Clinton Township.
The renewal on residential properties for the police department is expected to be 5 mills ($18,602,712) and 4 mills ($14,882,170) for the fire department. For industrial facilities, police are set to pull in 2.5 mills ($19,218) and fire will draw 2 mills ($15,375).
Michigan Public Act 33 makes this type of millage possible. The public hearing was unanimously approved at the July 22 Clinton Township Board of Trustees meeting.
The trustees also approved the township’s master plan at the meeting. The next step for the plan is a public hearing tentatively set for the August 22 Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the board chambers. Public Act 33 makes this possible as well.
“The purpose of this Master Plan is to identify the goals, objectives, and action strategies which the Township and its residents wish to pursue,” the plan states.
A draft of the plan can be viewed at clintontownship.com. To find it, check under the drop down menu of the “government” section and select “Agendas & Minutes.” From here, click on the July 22 meeting and select item 11: Draft Master Plan 2024-July 2024.
Anton Center calls for ‘Artist’s Choice’ entries
MOUNT CLEMENS — The Anton Art Center is calling upon artists in five local arts organizations to submit their entries for its annual Artist’s Choice Show.
Open to members of the Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens Art Association, Romeo Guild of Art, Shelby Township Fine Art Society and Warren Tri-County Fine Arts, Inc., artists can submit up to two works in any media at a cost of $15 per submission. The completed entry form, fee and labels are due no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Visit theartcenter.org or call (586) 469-8666 for more details.
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“The commitment from the city is that they would remain partners with Fraser First Booster Club and then we would work with the city, city council, parks and rec, and DPW (department of public works) as this takes better form,” Apps said.
Following the presentation by Apps, council members worked with City Attorney Donald DeNault to craft a motion that wouldn’t tie the city too closely to the club in case there were any issues along the way. De-
Nault revised Councilman Patrick O’Dell’s motion to work with the club.
“The city of Fraser would support the Fraser First Booster Club in its efforts at developing a project of the nature presented at Steffens Park and will continue to collaborate with the Fraser First Booster Club as that vision moves forward,” DeNault said.
O’Dell made the motion using this language. All members voted yes except Councilwoman Amy Baranski, and Mayor Michael Lesich, who was absent for the meeting.
Throughout, Baranski questioned funding and the design laid out by Apps. Questions included how it might impact the Fra-
ser Lions Club Carnival, where the update is located in relation to the other baseball diamond, and city funding.
“Full disclosure: great idea. Are we forgetting we’re taxing the residents and we need $18 million for roads and all of that?” Baranski said. “The timing is poor, but I know where you’re coming from because you need this to keep going. But I don’t want to vote for this and then suddenly we have to match dollar for dollar the grant.”
Council Member Sherry Stein said the importance of the council approving the partnership was to secure potential grant funding that may be available. Later, she
1) Multi-purpose outdoor shelter
2) Storage
3) Comfort station with storage
4) Gathering area with decorative seating, landscaping and bollards
5) Shade sails
6) Existing tree with landscaping and decorative seating
7) Barrier-free parking
8) Existing building to remain
9) Children’s play mounds and musical instruments
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added that the booster club will have to be in constant communication with the city as things move forward with the update.
“They have to come back to us every step of the way,” Stein said.
Apps said she understood the apprehension but said the club would do its best to see the project through. She said the club will do its part to raise funds to relieve any potential tax burden on residents to fund a project.
“We have a really good record of not stopping,” Apps said. “If I was sitting where you were, I would want to know that this person coming in front of me isn’t going to start this and leave it in our laps.”
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The Chippewa Valley Schools Operating Millage RENEWAL on the Tuesday, Aug. 6, ballot would:
✓ NOT cost homeowners one penny in taxes and ONLY be paid by owners of rental properties, second homes, commercial properties and businesses.
✓ Support career-technical instructors, teachers and support staf to help prepare students for in-demand, good-paying jobs, including in the skilled trades.
✓ Support school safety ofcers, school counselors, social workers, health services staf and food service workers essential to student success.
Tis millage renewal would NOT cost homeowners one penny in taxes.
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