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Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller and Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel examine handfuls of sediment removed from the Macomb Interceptor Drain.

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The “Strike Out Parkinson’s” event hosted by the Kirk Gibson Foundation brought together, from left, former San Diego Padres reliever Rich “Goose” Gossage and former Detroit Tigers Dave Rozema, Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson on Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes in Royal Oak for a panel discussion of the 1984 World Series.

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ROYAL OAK — “How can you not be romantic about baseball?”

The quote was once popularized in the film and book “Moneyball,” but it was in living color on Aug. 20 at Bowlero Lanes in Royal Oak. The Kirk Gibson Foundation hosted its first “Strike Out Parkinson’s” event to commemorate the 1984 Detroit Tigers and their journey to a World Series victory over the San Diego Padres.

As legendary Tigers shortstop Alan Trammell and right-hander Dave Rozema answered questions alongside

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Gibson, a familiar foe was in attendance to make sure that the Padres were represented.

“I don’t even know what I’m doing here,” Rich “Goose” Gossage said. “I don’t like the guy, but there it is. I don’t know what else to say.”

The Hall of Famer and flame-throwing right hander usually got the better of Gibson, as Gibson went 1-for-13 with eight strikeouts throughout his career against Gossage in the regular season, but it was Gibson’s home run off Gossage in Game 5 of the 1984 World Series that was the topic of conversation throughout the night.

That’s the romanticism and camaraderie of baseball — how one pitch, one swing and one home run could

STERLING HEIGHTS/FRASER — Approximately 6,000 tons of sediment is being removed from a major sewer in Macomb County, the Macomb Interceptor Drain.

The buildup of sediment is located in the 11-foot-diameter concrete pipe, which is approximately 60 feet below the surface. The removal is occurring below 15 Mile Road, at the end of the 7,000-foot-long stretch of concrete pipe, near Hayes Road, both in Sterling Heights. Officials said that the blockage was largely caused by a sinkhole in Fraser that took place on Christmas Eve in 2016, following the collapse of the interceptor beneath 15 Mile Road at Eberlein Drive.

“Six thousand tons of this in our interceptor reduces the amount of capacity that we have for our sewage flow. It has to come out,” Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller said in a press release. “It’s a big part of the project — a very important part.”

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Fairgoers enjoy the Scrambler at the Michigan State Fair at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi Sept. 2.

Utica Community Schools graduate performs stunts, acts in Hollywood

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Thousands attend the Michigan State Fair over Labor Day weekend

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NOVI — The Michigan State Fair in Novi has become a holiday tradition for many people throughout the state.

The fair has been held annually from the Thursday before Labor Day through the holiday itself at Suburban Collection Showplace for the last 11 years.

“We like the fair. The kids love coming here. It’s a yearly thing that we do,” said fairgoer Lexi Queen, of Milford.

The fair features a vast array of entertainment, including amusement park rides, and sideshows such as Rock N Roll K-9s, the Cool Zoo, the Aquatic Acrobatic Show and the Shrine Circus.

The circus offered attendees a chance to get out of the sweltering heat on Labor Day, as temperatures were in the 90s, and to take in the traditional circus

spectacles, such as high wire acts and trapeze artists.

According to the ringmaster, the circus is the oldest form of family entertainment, as it has been around for 150 years. The Shrine Circus is put on annually by volunteers affiliated with the Shriners as a way to raise funds for their charity work providing medical treatment to children who have serious illnesses and burns.

The show also brought in vendors from across the community to offer everything from specialty candies and other food items to orthotics, jewelry and more.

This year’s fair featured the first public judging of the giant pumpkins. There were also several livestock competitions, quilting demonstrations and much more.

“It’s a lot bigger than I thought it was,” said Robert Williams, of Rochester. “I’m glad I came.”

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — Sara Holden, who graduated from Utica High School and attended Jeannette Junior High and Schuchard Elementary, did theater while she was at UHS and has since taken the skills she learned even further.

Today, Holden performs stunts and acts in television shows and movies.

Holden studied theater at UHS under Martha Kent, who has since retired.

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Sara Holden has been a stunt performer in more than 30 episodes of “Chicago Fire,” according to the Internet Movie Database.

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Riding along the open road

BY MARIA ALLARD

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lenn Harris was 19 years old when he took his first-ever motorcycle ride on a 1975 Suzuki T500 Titan.

Harris lived in Seattle at the time and “had to learn very quickly how to ride safely in rain and how to spot black ice on the road.”

Harris, 64, is still going full throttle. Over the years, he’s owned 10 different motorcycles, logging approximately 150,000 miles in total.

“The allure of motorcycles is you’re not just a passive observer,” said Harris, who was born in Los Angeles and now resides in Birmingham. “In a car, it’s like you’re looking through a TV screen. Being on a motorcycle, you’re in the show.

There’s no cage around you. The sights, the smells, everything is just there.

“You’re closer to the ground than in the car,” said Harris, who has been married to his wife Alexandra since 1990 and has three children, three grandchildren and one grandchild on the way. “You feel like you are part of the environment. It’s magical. It’s a wonderful, wonderful experience.”

One of his favorite models was the 1998 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition he purchased in the summer of 2020 from a couple who lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He recently sold the jade pearl green and pearl ivory colored Honda and has nothing but good memories of the bike he called “Beachcomber.”

“I nicknamed it ‘Beachcomber’ because it’s got the color of the sand and the surf. They only made about 400 of these in this color. It’s really rare to see these,” the experienced rider said. “It looked very vintage. In a sea of black bikes, it always stood out.”

Harris purchased the motorcycle for $3,000, although the owner was asking $3,500.

But when he saw Harris’ enthusiasm for the ’98 Honda, a deal was made. Harris bought a one-way airplane ticket to Baton Rouge to officially purchase the bike. After having dinner with the couple he bought the bike from, he stayed the night in a hotel and departed for home at 6:30 a.m. the next day.

The mileage when he left Baton Rouge was 15,785; when he returned to Birmingham, it was 17,104. Harris made the most of his 1,319-mile journey through eight states, including Georgia, and was prepared with gloves, a helmet and a rain suit.

“I was going through Alabama, and there was a huge electrical storm,” he said. “I had some interesting weather in Tennessee.”

At one point while still in Tennessee, Harris pulled off the highway and parked his

ABOVE: Glenn Harris painted a palm tree, pictured, and a surfboard on the Honda to represent the sand and the surf. RIGHT: Harris, of Birmingham, has been riding motorcycles for 45 years. BELOW: Harris logged 6,740 miles on the 1998 Honda Shadow American Classic Edition he owned for three years.

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Harris also received a lot of thumbs-up from people when riding.

“I got so many compliments on it,” he said. “There’s a real camaraderie between bikers.”

The avid rider takes motorcycling very seriously. He enrolls in training classes every two to three years.

Harris recently sold the bike to new friends Mickey and Peggy Benson, of Indiana, who now have matching Honda Shadows of the same jade pearl green and pearl ivory color.

Although Harris sold the Honda, he is still riding. He has a 2006 Yamaha Stratoliner motorcycle. He also has a 2001 Ford Mustang convertible.

“The Yamaha is a bigger bike. I couldn’t keep both so I had to let one go. It was so hard because I loved that bike,” said Harris, who keeps in touch with Peggy Benson on Facebook, which gives him a chance to stay tuned to what he calls “The Ongoing Saga of Beachcomber.”

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“It was kind of in a rural area. It was nice to just relax for a little bit,” he said. “Riding in Tennessee was absolutely gorgeous. Same thing for Kentucky. Really, all of it was just beautiful, because you’re riding in the South.

It’s so green.”

While en route, Harris stopped about every hour to fill up on gas.

“It’s an opportunity to see things,” he said. “The people you meet at restaurants and gas stations are very friendly.”

One place he visited was the Hellfighters International Christian Ministries in Laurel, Mississippi. Harris, who has served for 26 years as associate rabbi at Congregation Shema Yisrael in Bloomfield Hills, felt very welcome at the Christian Ministries.

“They all came out, made a circle and just prayed for me for a safe ride home,” said Harris, also a member of the Lion of Judah Motorcycle Ministries Michigan Chapter.

“They gave me a big hug before I went on my way.”

On the last part of his stretch, Harris rode from Indiana to Michigan on a twolane road.

“It’s my favorite kind of riding because you’re making progress but you don’t feel like you have to be flying,” he said. “As you’re going from Indiana to Michigan, it’s a wideopen country. You’re looking at farmland.

There are no tall buildings. You can see out in front of you for miles.”

It took him three days to get home.

“I was one tired puppy,” he said.

In the three years Harris owned “Beachcomber,” he logged 6,740 miles. He also added on several items including Cobra swept driver floorboards and a Chilhowee tank bra and fender bib. He had a lot of fun with the ’98 Honda. For two years in a row, he took it to the annual Mackinaw City Motorcycle Rally.

“One of the things I like to do is motorcycle camping,” he said. “I stayed right along the water. I’d look at the sunset along the Straits of Mackinac.”

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Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller talks to Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel at the Macomb Interceptor Drain construction project on 15 Mile Road, west of Schoenherr Road, in Sterling Heights.

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The line runs from Sterling Heights, through Fraser and Clinton Township. Other sewer lines also flow into the Macomb Interceptor Drain, with the line ending at the Clintondale Pump Station, near the border of Clinton Township and Harrison Township.

Vehicle access to all businesses where the work is being done will be maintained; 15 Mile Road is open to local traffic only between Utica and Hayes but is closed completely at Eberlein Drive. Access is being maintained to all homes in the area.

The cost of the project is estimated at $37 million. The project was given priority because failing to address it could cause this major sewer line to collapse due to the blockage restricting sewage flow in the pipe.

Workers have thus far scooped and removed approximately 1,000 tons of sediment from the Macomb Interceptor Drain.

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To allow the removal, several days each week, sewage is temporarily held upstream to allow for sufficient space inside the pipe for the construction contractor to drive a bulldozer-like rig — known as a “skid-steer” — with a curved blade into the pipe and scoop the black, sandy debris from the pipe and into large bucket. Using a crane, that bucket is then slowly hoisted up through the new pump station that was built in the shaft and then dumped into a large roll-off dumpster.

The presence of sediment was previously noted during inspections of the large pipe and therefore was not a surprise. In some areas, the sediment is 24-36 inches thick.

Macomb County Commissioner Don VanSyckel, who serves on the Macomb Interceptor Drain Drainage District Board, said he was impressed by the construction project after getting a closeup look at the sediment removal process.

“I’m just so glad to help serve on the MIDD Drain board and help to push this project along because it’s high time it gets done,” VanSyckel said in a press release.

Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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“The fair went well,” said McKenzie Bowman, the director of communications and customer relations at Suburban Collection Showplace. “We received overall great feedback with little to no complaints. We increased the aisle widths to allow for less congestion, and we increased to 45 rides, the most we have ever had.”

Despite the widened aisles and the increased number of rides, some guests said they felt there should be a few more rides for the amount spent on tickets. The ultimate ticket, which included rides, cost $42.

“We get it, there is a lot to do, but when you’ve got families of five or six, it becomes expensive,” said Queen, who attended the fair with her husband and three children.

She suggested that they be able to get a discounted rate for late-day admission, such as after 5 p.m., especially on the last day.

Her husband, Trevor Queen, said he feels the fair could add even more rides to make him feel like he is getting more bang for his buck.

“If the price goes up, they could add a little bit more stuff. I feel like it’s the same

The first-place winner of the giant pumpkin contest weighed in at 1,844 pounds.

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stuff every time, but the price goes up each year,” he said.

However, Bowman said there are several ways to get discounted tickets. Attendees can get $8 off by purchasing tickets at Kroger or $5 off by bringing in nonperishable food items. Those who donate blood with Versiti are given a refund of their fair admission and a Kroger gift card. The public is also welcome to volunteer for a fourhour shift in exchange for an Ultimate Admission wristband, lunch and a T-shirt.

Trevor Queen said his other issue this year was that they limited the height to go on certain rides. He said that as he was taller than the limit, he was not able to help his 2-year-old daughter go through some of the children’s mazes and accompany her on some of the rides, which frustrated him.

Ken Willis, of Lansing, said his only qualm was that after waiting more than 30 minutes in line for a ride during extremely hot weather, his kids were unable to ride the ride, as they just closed it off at 9 p.m. in-

stead of letting those who had waited in line get to enjoy the ride.

Lexi Queen said that she did appreciate the free parking this year and liked that they give complimentary shuttles to and from the lots for those who need them.

“It was definitely worth the drive,” said Willis, who drove in with his family from the state capital. “I wish I would have got here sooner so the kids could have enjoyed it a little longer.”

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BOAT SHOW RETURNS TO LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Boaters, anglers and maritime enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to as Lake St. Clair Metropark hosts the Metro Boat Show Sept. 14-17.

Boats ranging from 10 feet to more than 50 feet in length will be on display around the park and available for purchase. Other attractions include Bravo TV star Daisy Kelliher, live music, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps’ “Pride of Michigan” 68-foot training ship and boat trips on Lake St. Clair.

The show will run on Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adults get in for $10 while children 12 and under are free with an adult. Tickets are available online at metroboatshow.net.

Lac Ste. Claire Fine Art Fair coming in September

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Enjoy fine art and shop around at the Lac Ste. Claire Fine Art Fair on Sept. 16 and Sept. 17.

The fair is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Veterans Memorial Park in St. Clair Shores. The park will be closed on the Friday before to allow the artists time to set up.

There will be a take-home art activity. The Friends of the Library will be selling puzzles, and Miss Michigan Maya Schuhknecht will be performing her speed painting talent.

The St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee is partnering with The Art Shack to host a free children’s craft activity on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon.

“From painting to sculpting, watercolors to metal and from fiber to woodwork, there is sure to be something for everyone on your shopping list,” said Sara-rose Melby, the artist entrance chairperson, in an email.

Wigs 4 Kids to host 20th Anniversary Gala

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan will host their 20th Anniversary Gala at 6 p.m. on Sept. 15.

The event takes place at Barrister Gardens, 24225 Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores. Enjoy entertainment, awards, raffles, auctions and more.

Tickets are $100 for adults and $40 for kids under 11 years old.

They are also hosting a pre-gala raffle with a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize. Tickets are $10 and help sponsor nine wigs for children. The raffle winner will be announced at the gala.

TIME FOR A BIKE RIDE STERLING HEIGHTS — The Macomb County Board of Commissioners invites residents to its

Drop-In Community Bike Ride from 9 a.m. until noon Sept. 16 at Clinton River Park North, located on Riverland Drive, east of Van Dyke Avenue.

The event, hosted by County Commissioner Don VanSyckel of Sterling Heights, is designed to promote health, wellness and community engagement. A bike helmet is required.

Participants can choose from a variety of well-planned routes suitable for riders of all levels.

Three routes ranging from approximately 1-3 miles will showcase the park’s natural landscapes.

The event is free. Bathrooms are located at the Nature Center. To preregister or for more information visit bocmacomb.org.

Save the date for the ‘Nightmare on Auburn Road’ UTICA — The city of Utica will be hosting its first Nightmare on Auburn Road event from noon to 8 p.m.

Oct. 7. The event will feature trick-or-treating downtown, a family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, a zombie walk at dusk, a Michigan craft beer tent, live music, a find Bigfoot contest, and more. Auburn Road will be closed to traffic during the event.

ENJOY AN EVENING OF ROOTS MUSIC

Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave. in Grosse Pointe City, will host the fundraiser “All Roots Music Night” from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 15. The event will feature a variety of roots music, including jazz, Americana, blues and folk. Award-winning musician Sean Blackman and his band will perform.

Tickets cost $20 in advance or $30 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, which a press release states “works to build food security, food justice and food sovereignty for Detroit’s African American residents.”

For advance tickets or more information, visit gpuuc.org or call (313) 881-0420.

‘Be a Game Changer’ with Cornerstone Community Financial

CENTER LINE/METRO DETROIT — Cornerstone Community Financial invites its members to join in its eighth-annual Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month toy drive in September.

Cornerstone Community Financial is encouraging members, as well as the community at-large, to purchase and donate any gaming item from the online wish list created by the team at Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Items vary from puzzles to PlayStation game consoles to card games and games children can carry and hold in their hands.

With items available as low as $5, the public gift registries are available online through Amazon, Target and Walmart throughout September. Cornerstone Community Financial will match every public game purchase item for item, so all donations are automatically doubled.

The “Be a Game Changer” gifting program plans to donate and deliver at least 500 new games to patients at Children’s Hospital of Michigan locations in Detroit and Troy. The games will be distributed to inpatient units, playrooms, waiting areas and patient gift closets.

For more details about the “Be a Game Changer” outreach, visit ccfinancial.com/games. To view the wish lists of gifts, visit amazon.com, target.com and walmart. com from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30. Cornerstone Community Financial is located at 7291 Bernice in Center Line.

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Governor visits local school as the 2023-2024 academic year begins

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visits Forest Park Elementary School in Eastpointe Aug. 28.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited a few classrooms; talked with students, staff and parents; and even helped make the dismissal announcement.

The district’s first day of the 2023-2024 school year was a half-day. School was closed Sept. 1 and 4 for the Labor Day weekend, and at press time was to return Sept. 5.

Enrollment numbers were not yet available.

“It’s really hard to get an accurate count of enrollment right now, because we are still registering new students and have not received all of the transfer requests from those students who have left the district,” Caitlyn Kienitz, the district’s communications and marketing coordinator, said via email. “We’ll have a better idea as we approach fall count in October.”

On the financial side, according to Robert Carlesso, the district’s director of business and operations, school officials anticipate $9,608 in per-pupil funding for the new school year, which means the district will receive that amount per student. That is an increase of $458 from $9,150 for the 2022-2023 school year.

Kienitz provided tips for parents whose children might be anxious about coming back to school.

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have such a profound impact that the pair meeting up again nearly 40 years later could draw so much attention.

“The game is over and we’re done, but to have this and start this, it gives him something else to focus on than his health conditions and his health issues that he’s had with Parkinson’s,” Gossage said. “It’s great to be here with him and for him, and to see such a great turnout. It’s awesome.”

As attendees bowled to start the night and enjoyed food and conversation, the attention shifted to the video board as the journey to the 1984 World Series was displayed, showing a buildup of draft picks and even the infamous Rozema karate kick against the Minnesota Twins in 1982 during a bench-clearing brawl, which drew laughter from the crowd.

Afterward, the ’84 World Series panel took the stage as Gossage, Gibson, Trammell and Rozema discussed the famous atbat between Gossage and Gibson, the Tigers clubhouse in 1984 and everything in between.

“Obviously, we get to reminisce and we get to talk about the old times, and that never gets old, but this is life and death stuff here and to raise funds and to make people more aware of Parkinson’s, or what Gibby calls ‘Parky,’” Trammell said. “They broke the mold with Kirk Gibson, and I mean that in a complimentary fashion. He’s a heck of a man and a good friend.”

To follow up the bowling event, the Kirk Gibson Foundation hosted its seventh annual Kirk Gibson Golf Classic Aug. 21 at Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills to raise money to fight Parkinson’s, and the ’84 Tigers brought in some reinforcements to get the job done.

As Gossage, Trammell and Rozema shared laughs near their respective golf carts before the outing, legendary Tigers catcher Lance Parrish joined in on the reunion to support his teammate.

“This is a big deal to him, and it’s a big deal to anyone who has somebody that suffers from Parkinson’s or has a family member,” Parrish said. “It’s all in an effort, just like every charity event, to try to find a cure, and we’re hoping the little bit that we can all do to help in that regard is leading towards that direction.”

While finding a cure is definitely at the top of the list, there was much conversation surrounding the Kirk Gibson Foundation’s center for Parkinson’s that is currently in the

development stages.

Putting heavy emphasis on achieving major progress in 2023, the Kirk Gibson Foundation’s managing director, Steve Annear, said the foundation is hoping to open the doors of the center to the Parkinson’s community within the next two years.

“It’s been amazing,” Annear said. “I think so far this year we’ve exceeded our own expectations of what we could do. The result of that means we’ll be able to more directly impact people that are living with Parkinson’s through the programs that we support and opening up our own center, which will be the Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s, where people will be able to come and get all these exercises and activitybased programs for free, so that’s kind of the centerpiece of what we’re doing here and we’re really excited about it.”

The center will be home to a multitude of activity-based programs that the Kirk Gibson Foundation funds, including yoga, tai chi, bicycling, spin classes, breathing exercises, strength and weight training classes, dance classes, and many more.

The center also will provide a support program to family members of people fighting Parkinson’s to help them cope and assist their loved ones.

Don’t think of it in the context of a medical center, but rather as a sanctuary for people fighting Parkinson’s to walk in and feel like they’re at home.

“We want it to feel like a community where people with Parkinson’s walk through the doors and feel fantastic about being there and feel normal that they’re there, and the kind of relationships you build and the camaraderie and friendships you build in that center are very, very important to people’s mental health,” Annear said.

With one more event this year on the schedule with the 2023 Detroit Free Press Marathon, the foundation’s attention and efforts are still locked onto this year.

Regardless, it’s difficult to ignore the prominence of the 2024 year being the 40th anniversary of the 1984 World Series, and the foundation’s chief operating officer, Michelle Newman, said the foundation expects to honor that anniversary with something special in 2024, “Next year is the 40th anniversary of the ’84 home run, so we’d like to plan something to commemorate that,” Newman said.

For more information on the Kirk Gibson Foundation, visit www.kirkgibsonfoun dation.org.

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

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rugby, and ended up playing the entire four years I lived in Kalamazoo. (Maybe that was getting me geared up and ready for the unknown world of stunts),” she said in an email interview.

After graduating from WMU, she headed to Chicago and became an intern at a casting agency, David O’Connor Casting.

“I also started taking improvisation classes at Second City. After a few years in Chicago, I packed up whatever could fit in my Dodge Neon and drove west to Hollywood. I told my parents I had a job, but the fact was, I did not have a job, and I didn’t know anybody,” she said.

According to a Utica Community Schools press release, Holden, who is a mother of two, has been happy to spend some time back in Michigan while filming a sequel film called “#momlife Part 2.” The first film, “#momlife,” can be found on YouTube.

According to her filmography at the Internet Movie Database, Holden has performed stunts in such well-known television programs and movies as “General Hospital,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “Venom,” “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “The Rookie” and “Chicago Fire.”

In her career, Holden has performed countless on-screen deaths.

“Every job I get, I’m a different person, telling a different story,” Holden said in the press release. “I get to work with the best of the best in Hollywood, creating action and helping the

actors look good.”

She has played many different types of parts.

“I’ve played everything from a bloodied bride, an old woman, an ugly zombie to a fairy princess, a spy and a 12-year-old hockey player,” Holden stated in the release.

Stunt coordinator Kent Luttrell said he first worked with Holden on the Amazon Prime series “Hunters,” which starred Al Pacino.

“Sara doubled Kate Mulvany for me and was a consummate professional on and off set. A talented stuntwoman and always available on set to help wherever she could,” Luttrell said via email.

Luttrell complimented Holden’s professionalism and said the experience led him to hire her for several other shows.

“In fact I call her for all manner of work, car work, fights, falls, or just a hand to have on set I can trust to do what needs to be done. That means a lot to a stunt coordinator, not having to be concerned with her ability, conduct, or professionalism. I can always count on Sara,” Luttrell said.

Holden said her favorite part of her job is the unknown.

She said that young people interested in stunts or acting will need to have thick skin and be ready for opportunities.

“When I moved to Los Angeles, I was only focused on acting,” Holden said in the release. “I was working on a film and ended up meeting the Stunt Coordinator who introduced me to the stunt world after talking for hours.”

Pursuing a career in stunts or acting also takes time and patience.

“Knowing how to take rejection is key and understanding that it most likely wasn’t you or your performance that didn’t get you the part. Casting just went another direction,”

Sara Holden, who attended Utica Community Schools, is now a professional stunt actor in Hollywood.

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Holden said via email.

“Just hang in there, you’ll get the next one! Hollywood is not a business for the faint hearted. Just hone your skills, keep your chops up and be ready for any opportunity that comes your way,” she said.

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Game collection to benefit Children’s Hospital of Michigan METRO DETROIT — For the eighth year in a row, Cornerstone Community Financial is making a donation of games to benefit two hospitals, including Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Troy.

Called the “Be a Game Changer” program, board games, toys, crafts and electronic games are collected in a drive organized by Cornerstone and shipped to children receiving medical care.

“Every September for the past 8 years, we’ve hosted a toy drive for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month,” explained Cornerstone’s chief experience officer, Jennifer Dickey.

“We collect all kinds of games to give to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and the Toledo Children’s Hospital. With every donation, we match the donation so each donation is automatically doubled.”

Maureen Stys, the child life manager for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, said that a donation like this can have an incredible impact on a child’s experience while hospitalized.

“When children come into our hospital, they lose a lot of their sense of normalcy and control,” she said. “They have to be away from home and go through a lot of treatments. Having games or video games brings in a sense of normalcy. Hospitals can be scary and sterile and boring. This makes it all a little less intimidating and a little easier.”

Cornerstone has collected more than 10,000 items in its previous years. The items being sought can be found on an Amazon wish list on Cornerstone’s website.

“It (started) Sept. 1. It goes through the month. The games will be delivered in early October,” said Dickey. “(Those who wish to contribute) can visit www.ccfinancial.com/ games. There is a hospital wish list from Target, Walmart and Amazon. They order something off the wish list on the website.

It is then shipped directly to the hospitals to minimize how many people have to handle the items.”

The collection is largely focusing on technology-based items this year, including controllers, games, and iTunes gift cards for

games and apps.

“No matter what type of item a family or individual can donate, it makes a big difference,” said Stys. “Obviously, big ticket items like iPads or video games can make a big impact because we can use them over and over again, but smaller things like play doh or crayons can still help change a child’s perception of hospitals. If they are happier it helps their recovery and helps us in our efforts to treat them.”

“We receive direction from the hospital so they work with them to select the items that will be best utilized and the children will enjoy the most,” added Dickey.

Stys believes that the Be a Game Changer program is something that more hospitals and organizations should look at since it is not something many medical organizations have put a focus on in the past, but can truly help when planning a child’s care.

“They reached out to us and were interested in doing some larger scale donations.

It’s been a few years where they’ve done these large-scale donations,” said Stys. “This is a cool thing because it’s relatively new for us, but we are really into it. We have a new technology specialist position, so we have a staff member specialized in helping utilize these items to the best of our ability with patients.”

“One of our goals is to always bring hope and comfort to the kids in our communities who are facing illness, as well as their families,” added Dickey. “Having these organizations to connect with and giving them age-appropriate distractions to them allows them to have some level of normalcy while they are going through a difficult time.”

Both Dickey and Stys hope that they will get even more donations than previous years and that others will see how beneficial a collection like this can be.

“We’re excited and hope the community gets involved with us,” Dickey said.

“Hopefully, their mission aligns with Cornerstone’s mission to be a part of the communities we belong to. This is one way we can put our mission into action and it’s a great way for others to do the same.”

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“We always encourage them to make a connection with their child’s teacher, principal, or another staff member in the building and always feel free to ask questions,” she said. “In addition to our teachers, principals, and front office staff, we have social workers, counselors, paraprofessionals, coaches, and more in the buildings to support our students and families.

“We want to hear from parents and students as soon as any concerns arise, whether academic or social-emotional, so we can help put the needed support in place to help every child succeed,” Kienitz continued. “Our buildings will all have curriculum nights in September where parents and guardians can come in to meet teachers and staff. We are so excited to have our students back in school, and we want to provide them with the support they need to make it their most successful year yet.”

There will be some new faces at the secondary level. The Eastpointe High School principal is Todd Yarch. In addition, Morgan Reece was promoted from the dean of students to principal at Eastpointe Middle School, and Marquis Dorsey joined Reece as the new EMS dean of students.

Through a state grant and a partnership with the city of Eastpointe, the district will have new school resource officer Detective Marcel Prude on-site. While he will be based at EHS, he will work all around the district. During summer vacation, several staff members attended professional learning sessions.

This school year, there will be more opportunities for Eastpointe Community Schools students interested in athletics, as school officials either added or reinstated several sports teams for the fall, including high school boys soccer, middle school football, sideline cheer and middle/high school cross country.

All district students will again receive free breakfast and lunch through the community eligibility provision, which was established several years ago in the district.

Roseville Community Schools

At press time, the new school year was to begin Sept. 6. The district will receive $9,608 in per-pupil funding and predicts an enrollment of 4,380 students.

Superintendent Mark Blaszkowski reminded parents that the district is “here to help” students be successful should they feel anxious or have difficulties socially and aca-

demically.

“Have your child talk with teachers and other support staff when they feel they are struggling,” he said.

At press time, staff were scheduled to undergo development training on Aug. 31 and Sept. 5 with another one scheduled for Nov. 7. Topics were to include the socialemotional well-being of staff and students, best practices in instruction, classroom management techniques, and how to best utilize resource materials for each grade level and subject area.

According to Assistant Superintendent Dave Rice, all school districts in Michigan must provide up to five days of professional development for the teaching staff. Therefore, two more professional development dates will be added later in the school year.

The district made some administrative changes. Joseph Trobaugh is the new principal at Fountain Elementary School, and Alexandra Ward is the new dean of students at Eastland Middle School.

Brenda Baker has moved over to Dort Elementary School to become principal, Patton Elementary School’s new principal is Brandon Komarowski and Joe Jelsone is now Roseville Middle School assistant principal.

This year, Roseville Middle School and Eastland Middle School students will have four new STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) course offerings.

The new courses include Project STEAM, Introduction to Robotics, Remotely Operated Vehicles and Media Applications.

Roseville students will not receive any new technological devices this year. However, with initial purchases of student laptops and iPads in 2019 complete, school officials are starting work on the first refresh. During the fall, district officials are planning to collaborate with teachers and staff to evaluate potential new student laptops and iPads that are available by comparing their functionality, durability, warranty coverage and support.

Breakfast and lunch are free for all Roseville students again this year, as is the case for all students in the state.

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SEPT. 14

SCAMS presentation: For seniors in Macomb County, 1-2 p.m., Harrison Township Library, 38255 L’Anse Creuse St., Suite A, prosecutor.macombgov.org, (586) 469-5642

Michigan North and Northwest Macomb affiliates, doors at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., also guest speaker and silent auction, The Mirage, 16980 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, register at www. nwmacomb4life.org

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SEPT. 19

Metro Boat Show: Meet Daisy Kelliher from “Below Deck,” tour Pride of Michigan, cruise on Spirit of Lake St. Clair, hear live music at Tiki Bar, enjoy kids zone and more, 1-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14-15, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway in Harrison Township, boatmichigan.org/metro-boat-show

SEPT. 15

Crafts on the Clinton: Beer and wine tasting, live music, food, and art vendors on banks of Clinton River, must be 21 or older, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Dodge Park, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, crwc.org Uptown Friday Night Concert Series: Soul Commission featuring Kathleen Murray, 7-9 p.m., Fountain Stage on Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, facebook. com/DowntownMountClemens

SEPT. 16

Mom-to-mom sale: May also include food vendors and local small businesses, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cairns Community Center, 58 Orchard St. in Mount Clemens, greatinreallife22@gmail.com Vaccination and microchip clinic for cats and dogs: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Public Works Department, 12801 Stephens Road in Warren, WarrenAnimalWelfare@gmail. com, (586) 275-5181 Community Fall Festival: Food, DJ, bounce house, obstacle course, games, crafts, face painting, scavenger hunt and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 731-7667 Back-to-School Bash: Inaugural event featuring bounce houses, bungy run and obstacle course, noon-2 p.m., Waterfront Park, 34890 Jefferson Ave. in Harrison Township, preregister through signupgenius. com for free Kona ice and popcorn

SEPT. 16-24

Detroit Auto Show: Public event features vehicle displays, exhibits, Powering Michigan EV Experience indoor track, street course ride-and-drives and more, Huntington Place, One Washington Blvd. in Detroit, hours and pricing at naias.com

SEPT. 17

Battle of the Bands: Fundraiser for Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp., 1-7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 27325 Barkman St. in Roseville, www.liverite structuredcorp.com/botb

SEPT. 18

Focus on Life Dinner: Benefit for Right to Life of

Movies in the parks: “Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory” (1971), also free admission, popcorn and lemonade, 7:30 p.m., Dooley Park in Roseville, roseville-mi.gov

SEPT. 23

Jammin’ at the Junction: Car show, live music and DJ, food, vendors and more, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Utica Road between 12 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue, rosevillemi.gov Health and Wellness Fair: Free food, health screenings, activities and resources, also face painting, yoga, meditation and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, cbirchall@misd.net

SEPT. 25

Macomb Fall Senior Expo: Free health screenings, refreshments and admission, connect with experts, win prizes and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, seniorexpousa.com

SEPT. 29

Senior Fun Festival: Free safety and preparedness event with Macomb County prosecutor and experts, 9 a.m.-noon, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, seniors.macombgov.org/ Seniors-SeniorFunFest

OCT. 5

SCAMS presentation: For seniors in Macomb County, 10 a.m., Shelby Township Senior Center, 144975 21 Mile Road, prosecutor.macombgov.org, (586) 469-5642 Thursday Nights Under the Lights: Live music by Mojo Filter Band, 7-9 p.m. (venue open 5-9:30 p.m.), The Alley at Erin Commons, 28349 Gratiot Ave. in Roseville, roseville-mi.gov

OCT. 8

Luncheon and fashion show: Hosted by Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Inc.’s Branch 53, hand-loomed modern clothing available for sale with some proceeds going to UNWLA’s humanitarian and scholarship funds, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Ukrainian Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road in Warren, RSVP by Sept. 27, br53golden@gmail.com, (586) 939-8166

OCT. 19

Sterling Heights/Warren Senior Expo : Free health screenings, refreshments and admission, connect with experts, win prizes and more, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Century Banquet Center, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling

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OCT. 22

Chic & Unique Vintage Market: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, chicanduniquemi.com

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Art exhibits: Artist Choice Show features works by groups from Mount Clemens, St. Clair Shores, Shelby Township, Warren and Romeo, opening reception at 2 p.m. Sept. 9, also “From Where I Sit,” presented

by Black Women of Macomb County, all on display until Oct. 10, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks, street games, vendors, dancing and more, 5 p.m.midnight Sept. 9 and 23, and Oct. 14 and 28, along Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and Nine Mack/Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, scsmi. net/social-district Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul: Photo exhibit by Larry Hulst, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays until Sept. 27, also select Saturdays Sept. 9, 16 and 23, Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, lorenzoculturalcenter.com ‘The Addams Family: A New Musical’: Sept. 8-10 and 13-17, Grosse Pointe Theatre, 315 Fisher Road in Grosse Pointe, gpt.org, (313) 881-4004 Live music: Every Tuesday-Thursday, Octopus’s Beer Garden, 152 N. River Road in Mount Clemens, (586) 221-1531 Fish Fries: 4-7p.m. every first Friday of month, dine in or carryout, VFW Post # 4659, 8311 Wilson St. in Shelby Township, (586) 781-9109 ‘Black and White’: Exhibit hosted by Grosse Pointe Artists Association, on display Sept. 21-Nov. 9, gallery talk at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21, The War Memorial, 32 Lake

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We all know someone with cancer, but how often do you hear of a person diagnosed with stage one cancer before it has spread? Probably not too often, but we all hear the stories of a loved one diagnosed with dreaded stage three or stage four cancer, and that is very scary.

All too often, individuals become aware of their cancer only when symptoms manifest, which poses a significant problem and often leads to late detection. By the time a person experiences enough symptoms to prompt a visit to their physician, cancer has usually progressed to stage three or four and has already spread. Consequently, survival rates diminish, treatments become more challenging, and life expectancy is reduced.

On the other hand, if cancer is detected at stage one, it becomes much easier to treat, often involving simple tumor resection. This early detection significantly increases survival rates and leads to a better quality of life.

However, the unfortunate truth remains that early detection still eludes the majority of patients. Even with annual physicals, there are limitations.

Most screening tests that patients are

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Up to $100 rebate on 4 select tires

Up to $70 Michelin mail in rebate + $70 reward card by mail with paid installation of 4 select MICHELIN® tires

Valid 7/1/23-9/30/23.

Up to $100 rebate on 4 select tires Most vehicles. See rebate forms for full details. Get up to $70 back on 4 select MICHELIN® tires. Plus, get an additional $70 back by mail payable in the form of a prepaid card on the purchase of 4 select MICHELIN® tires. Eligibility depends on tire size and model. TPMS reset not included, see store about possible extra charge. Discount based on regular non discounted retail price. Disposal fee extra, where permitted. Shop fees additional, see store for details and applicability. Not valid with other offers. Coupon must be presented at time of service. No cash value. Valid 9/01/2023 9/30/2023.

Valid 9/28/23-11/19/23.

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