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Man sentenced to life without parole for 2022 murder BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

FRASER — On Sept. 7, 33-yearold Detroit resident Jeffery Clark was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2022 murder of Jerray Robertson.

The case was heard before Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Diane Druzinski and concluded with Clark’s conviction on July 27. He was convicted on all charges including firstdegree premeditated murder, which carries a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, as well as

three felony weapons charges. The jury returned a guilty verdict on all counts in 45 minutes. On July 4, 2022, the day of the murder, Fraser Department of Public Safety officers were dispatched to a parking lot in the area of Joy Street and Franklin Street, south of 13 Mile Road

and east of Utica Road, to investigate a report about gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered Robertson, 28, of Clinton Township, on the ground, shot five times in the abdomen and once in the arm. Robertson was rushed to a nearby See SENTENCING on page 22A

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Ex-congressman Bonior honored with trail, sculpture BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For 26 years of his life, David Bonior served Macomb County in the U.S. House of Representatives. From labor rights to veterans’ support to environmental issues, the effects of Bonior’s legislative days have gone on to touch countless Americans. Now 20 years away from working in the Capitol, Bonior’s years of service are memorialized in two separate ways across Clinton Township. The first was the renaming of the Freedom Trail to the David Bonior Trail at a ceremony held on the morning of Sept. 9. “A lot of people don’t realize how much work it is to be in a job like he had for all those years, how much time away from home he spent,” Clinton

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NEAR LEFT: David Bonior speaks at a dedication ceremony for the David Bonior Trail in Clinton Township on the morning of Sept 9. FAR LEFT: Erik and Israel Norden built a tree-shaped sculpture in Clinton Township memorializing David Bonior’s legislative and personal passion for environmental causes.

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The third annual American Speed Festival will be held from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac. Photo provided by American Speed Festival representatives

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METRO DETROIT — Back downtown for its second post-pandemic event, the North American International Auto Show is mostly what industry watchers have come to expect from the annual automotive gathering. General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis take up the majority of Huntington Place’s floor space. Toyota Motor Corp. is the only non-Detroit manufacturer with a significant presence, while Volkswagen of America Inc., American Honda Motor Co. and Kia America, Inc. have smaller exhibits. Electric vehicles are given a considerable amount of attention on the show floor with GM, Ford and See AUTO SHOW on page 8A

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FRASER — When head coach Michael Agostini took over the job in 2020, not only was Fraser soccer at its lowest of lows coming off a 3-13-3 season, but the roster was heavy with freshmen and sophomores. Fraser’s first season was rough to say the least, but the team progressed to become Macomb Area Conference Blue champions in 2021 and district champions in 2022. Now, in 2023, the group he came in with is all grown up and making its mark in the MAC. “We started together, and we only had a handful of seniors, so the team was made up of freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and heavy on the sophomore and freshman side,” Agostini said. “Now, we’ve kind of grown into where you reflect on the last couple years and think, ‘Hey, we got something out of that and learned something.’ I think it’s translating into this year.” Sporting an 8-2 record this year and in the thick of the very early battle for the MAC Blue league title, Fraser’s cohesiveness has paid dividends this season, earning wins over MAC Red teams such as Macomb Dakota and Clinton Township Chippewa Valley, and the Oakland Activities Association Red’s Rochester. The offensive attack has shined, even with Fraser graduating a slew of offensive firepower. Senior Jacob Stone, an all-state honoree in 2022, broke the Fraser career

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FRASER — There’s new expectations for Fraser football, and this is not the squad that finished 1-8 last season in the basement of the Macomb Area Conference Blue. So when Fraser suffered a 26-20 loss to Warren Woods Tower on Aug. 31, a now 1-2 MAC Gold team, coach Jon Skladanowski made sure his guys took that loss personally. “I’ve never been so distraught after a loss,” Skladanowski said. “We played very well in the first half against Tower, and then it just crumbled. I give a lot of credit to Tower, but that woke us up that we’re not as good as we think we are.” So how did Fraser respond in their league opener against Sterling Heights? How about with 35 unanswered points in the first half behind the dynamic duo of senior quarterback Jack Tury and junior wide receiver Corshaun Williams. Tury and Williams connected for touchdowns of 16, 11 and 6 yards in the matchup, and Tury said the game plan offensively set them up for success. “We knew we were going to have some things open, and I think that our coaches did a great job of game planning for that,” Tury said. A point of emphasis for Fraser was finishing, which Skladanowski felt his guys failed to execute against Tower.

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MACOMB COUNTY — A second round of samples of the algae formerly known as lyngbya have been pulled from Lake St. Clair for lab testing. Samples of Microseira wollei are being sent from Harrison Township to a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers research facility in Mississippi to undergo testing as part of a two-year study of the mysterious algae. These recent samples will be tested against samples taken from the early summer. “This muck is found in areas of the shoreline where the water flow is stagnant,” Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller said in a statement. “There are a number of boat wells along Lake St. Clair where this stuff is just packed in, or you see it in different areas right along the shore where there are layers of it.” Studying Microseira wollei will help officials understand the causes of the algae, what threats it poses to life around the water and what steps can be taken for effective management.

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Microseira wollei algae are pulled from Lake St. Clair near the shore in Harrison Township.

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Skladanowski said. “We had many opportunities in the Tower game to get in the end zone that we did not get in the end zone or did not make that big play on third and two. That was the focus of this week’s practice, which was to finish everything we start.” Fraser’s offense was efficient in the red zone and scored three touchdowns off turnovers in the matchup. Senior running back Keonte Riley rattled off a 43-yard touchdown run off a fumble recovery by junior Ryan Carney, Tury and Williams connected for the second time off an interception by junior Jackson Sines, and Tury rushed for a 9-yard touchdown off an interception by junior Jaiden Kitching. The Fraser scoring barrage would come to a complete halt in the second half, while Sterling Heights would tack on two rushing touchdowns behind senior Devin Zyczynski. Fraser would suffer a 35-7 loss in their following matchup against Port Huron on Sept. 15 and will look to rebound on Sept. 22 at Warren Mott High School. Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

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Township Supervisor Robert Cannon said. The trail runs along Metropolitan Parkway in Clinton Township, terminating at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township and at Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, where it connects to the Clinton River Trail. Bonior said he was an active user of the trail. “Judy and I lived near the paths and used them often,” Bonior said. “First running, then taking long walks to the lake five miles from where we live all the way and back. It was wonderful to see the variety of bird life. Red-wing blackbirds were my favorite along the spillway, and today if you walk there, you’ll see swans of all sorts in the water. These pathways are graced with native flora species and other treats for the walkers and runners who take advantage of them. Those walks gave us a pretty good workout — as you can imagine, five miles — but more importantly, they refreshed our minds and spirits, and they reminded us of the beautiful place in the community that we lived in.” Bonior worked in Congress and with

local officials to get the trail made throughout the 1990s, and two plaques thanking Bonior for his efforts are located along the trail. The second memorial to Bonior’s service is a large metal and glasswork tree located at the corner of northbound Gratiot Avenue and Wellington Crescent, just outside of Mount Clemens on the banks of the Clinton River. Designed by Sterling Heights sculptors Erik and Israel Norden, the treeshaped sculpture will turn brown as it ages and represents Bonior’s dedication to environmental causes. One cause that was formative to his federal legislative career was the preservation of the Clinton River’s natural banks. In 1977, federal funds were allocated to lining the river with concrete, but Bonior took the step to have the $345 million removed from a bill. “It was a bad idea, and it would’ve been a terrible waste of money,” Bonior said. “As a commitment to the environment … we passed out pine seedlings throughout the district — a million trees in over a 30-year period. Legislatively, we banned PCBs, we removed arsenic from our drinking water and we stopped oil drilling in our Great Lakes.” Numerous county politicians current and past came out to take part in the dedi-

As part of its renaming of the David Bonior Trail, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees had two plaques thanking Bonior for his efforts to build the trail. Photo by Dean Vaglia

cations ranging from former staffers to local officials from as far away as New Baltimore and Eastpointe. Despite being out of office for 20 years, concerns about partisan cooperation were present at both ceremonies. Bonior spoke of his time finding cooperation with politicians of opposing ideologies at the trail dedication, making reference to working with Macomb County Republicans and members of Canada’s Conservative Party on Lake St. Clair

issues. At the sculpture dedication, Bonior spoke of his concerns about the future of the environment and civil political discourse. “I see as the two top priorities, the environment, saving the planet, and the second one is saving our democracy,” Bonior said. “We have to work at it and we have to think about it consciously, so with your help and with all of these great leaders that are here … together, working together, we can keep it all going.”

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“It will be a mix of early classic cars, Packards from the 1930s, cars from the ’50s, ’60s, Oldsmobiles, Buicks,” M1 Concourse CEO Timothy McGrane said. Festival officials have set up the event so onlookers “can get up close and personal and talk to the drivers,” McGrane added. In addition, the American Speed Festival will celebrate three significant automotive anniversaries: 100 years of Americans at Le Mans, 70 years of Corvette, and 50 years of International Race of Champions (IROC) Series. The “vroom vroom” fun begins on Thursday with the “speed ring” circuit laps for competitors from noon to 5 p.m., followed by the Motor Grille driver reception from 6-9 p.m. The speed ring is a rare opportunity to see race cars from every era perform on the Concourse track. The momentum continues on Friday with on-track activities featuring various classifications of supercars, endurance race cars, vintage Indy race cars and Le Mans race cars. Corvette fans will want to stay for the Corvette parade laps at 12:50 p.m., along with the Reeves Callaway tribute, set for 12:25 p.m. Callaway founded Callaway Cars and was well known in the Corvette community. “He passed away suddenly earlier this year,” McGrane said. “We’ll have six of his race cars from when he raced on display.” Among the many activities on Saturday will be a parade lap featuring Ford GTs and GT40 sports cars, among more speed ring events. The festival will finish out Sunday with an awards ceremony, an art expo, an Americans at Le Mans seminar, a vintage Indy seminar and more. “There are so many great cars out there,” said McGrane. But if he had to pick his favorite model, he said it would be “the 1959 Aston Martin DBR1.”

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McGrane, who grew up in Kent, England, in the southeastern part of the country, remembers the look of the luxury sports car, which gained fame for the James Bond movies. “It was sort of a brand I was fond of when I was a young boy,” McGrane said. “I grew up very close to a racetrack. Cars were something that made an impression on me very early in my life.” For more information about the American Speed Festival — including admission fees to the various events, off-site parking and shuttles — visit m1concourse.com or call (248) 326-9999. For information about entering your car in the Speed Ring, email the car selection committee at asfcarselection@m1concourse. com.

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he majority of people look forward to retirement somewhere around the age of 65. However, for some, retirement is simply a boring separation from a career they love, and thus they choose to forgo it. “(Working) wants you to stay alive,” said Dick McLauglin, of Macomb Township. “You have that feeling of, ‘Oh, I’ve done enough. I can sleep in this morning.’ But you get up, you know, and get going, and that’s what I like.” At the ripe young age of 100, McLaughlin works an average 20 hours a week over five days as a funeral director and pre arrangement counselor at Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors in Royal Oak, where he has worked since 1953. McLaughlin said he retired for two weeks in 1988 but was so bored that he jumped at the chance to return to his job after the owner asked him to return.

“You burn your duff off sitting at the house,” said McLaugh-

“I stood out there on my deck and said to my wife, ‘I wonder what I can do. I can’t play golf every day,’ and honest to God, John (Sullivan) called me the next day and says, ‘Dick, you want to come back to work?’ I says, ‘Yeah,’” McLaughlin recalled with a chuckle. He said he loves his job as it allows him the opportunity to take care of people in their hour of need. “Just taking care of people when they are in so much trouble mentally, usually, and just taking care of them … it just catches you when you did something satisfactory. You want to stay,” said McLaughlin. “You’re helping people get through a bad time, you know, and it’s just really a good thing.” According to McLaughlin, his job also helps him retain a youthful mentality, and he enjoys the company of “young” people. He said he is only as old as the person he is with. See WORKING on page 15A

TOP RIGHT: Dick McLaughlin, 100, has worked as a funeral director at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors in Royal Oak for the last 70 years and has no plans to quit. BOTTOM RIGHT: James Huntley Sr., 80, said he loves his job as a machinist at Avon Machining in Shelby Township, where he posed for a photo above the machine shop floor Sept. 11. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

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“When I’m with you, I’m your age. When I’m with her, I’m her age. I don’t get any older than what you are, you know,” said McLaughlin. “And there’s a lot of young people working here.” “Love what you’re doing,” McLaughlin said he would advise others. “If you love what you’re doing and helping people, it’s a big thing, you know. And they always remember you.” Mclaughlin attributes his longevity to “the Good Lord.” He said he has survived World War II, when he served in the U.S. Army for three years as a court reporter from 1943-1945 in Japan and the South Pacific. He left with the rank of corporal. He said he has also survived cancer, a heart attack, and a stroke. McLaughlin said his family thinks he has worked enough. However, he said he completely disagrees. He said he doesn’t know what he’d do without his job. He says having a job allows seniors such as himself to stay busy and keep out of trouble. Mike Lope, the co-owner of Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, describes McLaughlin as “unbelievable.” Lope said

McLaughlin has worked with every funeral director and owner of Sullivan & Son — including his great-grandfather, who founded the business in 1906 — and is well known in the industry. “It starts with his character,” said Lope. “He has always put families first. So, in this line of work you have to be good with the rest of the staff, but he’d always put the families and the community first. When you have that person, you don’t want to lose them. Around the building, it’s his sense of humor, embracing the rest of the staff sort of like family. … He’s just a special guy. He always has been. He’s been a mentor to all the younger people. He’s always been good at what he does from the funeral director side, but also management and making sure that the staff understands what they’re doing. It’s always good to have him around, and we’ll keep him around as long as he wants to be here.” According to Lope, McLaughlin has always said that without the job, he doesn’t know if he’d still be alive. Lope said he believes that having the job keeps McLaughlin alive and keeps him going as it gives him something to do. “It’s kept him really sharp. Coming in to work and putting a suit on and being with individuals out in the community on funer-

als, meeting with them for their needs. And he’s just sort of like a perfect example of the fact that you don’t have to stop working. You can keep working and do it on your terms,” said Lope. Mclaughlin is not the only one working well into his golden years. James Huntley Sr., 80, of Roseville, continues to work as a machine repairman at Avon Machining in Shelby Township, even after suffering a heart attack on the job in November. “I just love working. I love the people I work with, work for. They treat me fine. … I just love coming to work,” Huntley said. “I was home for them 10 weeks. I could tell you every car and what time of day that was coming up and down the street, because I couldn’t do nothing. It was crazy. I can’t shovel snow. I can’t cut grass. I can’t cut branches down. I can’t do anything. So, in 79 years I have been working with these hands. Still got all 10 fingers. But I can’t stop working.” Huntley recalled that his doctor had wanted him to retire after the heart attack, but Huntley told him no. They compromised on 24 hours a week, but after working four weeks at part-time hours, he insisted that his doctor let him return to full-time duties, and he now works 40 hours a week. Huntley’s advice to workers is to find a

career they enjoy. According to Melissa Brown, of Avon Machining, the company offers phased retirement. Phased retirement allows retirement-age employees the opportunity to create a schedule that they want to adhere to. She said this enables the employees to work while technically retired, allowing them to earn extra money while mentoring younger employees. However, she said those who partake in the program don’t typically work 40 hours a week. Brown described Huntely as the hardest working person at the company. “Oh my gosh, he never ever stops moving from the time he gets here,” she said. “He is always working. He is always finding something to do.” “Jimmy outworks anybody in this place. Anybody,” said John Binkowski, a machinist who works on Huntely’s team. “He outworks our 20-year-olds,” added Brown. “Except me. He busts my tail, let me tell you. And I love it, cause the days go by fast, but he doesn’t stop. He’s a go-getter, and he loves this job. He’s ornery, funny and very hard working,” said Binkowski. Both Huntley and McLaughlin still drive themselves to and from work, which

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WUJEK-CALCATERRA & SONS: Round-the-Clock Compassion since 1913

With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualified to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifically sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise. Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino. “Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way. “We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors. As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the first day I meet them and watch them develop.” These devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. They have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. They are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. This allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at

ease at a most difficult and overwhelming time. Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confined to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7. According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day off since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. They never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never left unattended.” In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staff of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.” From preplanning to aftercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. They offer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.

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for both men is an approximately 45-minute commute. They both joked that they continued to work because they are/were married, as they spoke of their wives with found regard. According to Lope, it is quite common in the funeral industry to hire seniors for positions such as funeral assistant. In fact, he said, they actually solicit seniors for the positions, because of their experience and connections in the community, and willingness to be flexible with schedules. He said the assistants usually work 10 to 20 hours per week. Lope said that it has proved to be beneficial for both the seniors and the funeral home because of the flexibility offered and needed by the positions. “We do get some seniors coming to work with us because of the flexibility, the hours,” said Lope. “We’re very flexible as far as when people want to be here and how much time they want to spend here. … It is something that I think has worked out well. It is one of those things that people say is mutually beneficial.” He said that between the two Sullivan & Son locations, in Royal Oak and Utica, they currently have close to a dozen employees over the age of 65, and while a few — including his father, his uncle and McLaughlin — are actually funeral directors, many have come into the industry as a second career. Often, the seniors are retired firefighters, police officers, nurses, pastors, etc. Lope said they often find their senior employees through their community connections with schools, churches and events. He said that, generally, someone will simply tell them they are interested in some extra work, and they don’t typically have to advertise for the positions. According to Lope, funeral assistants are critical to their organization, doing things such as helping to direct people to where they need to go, and assisting families during visitations and other tasks during funeral services, such as bringing flowers or caskets into the parlor, church or cemetery. “We always look for folks that are good in the community and understand what we’re doing and trying to do,” said Lope. “Most of them are, I would guess, late 60s to mid 70s. So, somewhere between 65 and 80, but still super useful in the fact that they’re all very sharp communicators and able to do what they need to do. … Over the years they’ve been a group of people we look to hire. They’ve been very helpful. … They become very polished and very understanding of what families need and what their expectations are and what funeral service is all about. It’s been a great fit for us. … It’s really kind of a cool gig for a lot of the seniors that work with us.” Binkowski summed up some of the admiration: “Just that they’re that age and they’re still sharp, when I forgot my keys coming in.” Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.

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This 20-mile scenic stretch along Lake Michigan, from Harbor Springs to Cross Village, is by no means a road less traveled (expect heavy traffic on weekends and other times), but there’s a reason why it’s so popular and a must-visit in the fall. Officially a state highway, M-119, this shoreline road is thick with trees, their canopies reaching over the roadway. In the fall, the trees create a tunnel of colors. Adding to the magic are glimpses of Lake Michigan, nature preserves and small villages. Just outside Harbor Springs, Pond Hill Farm offers a one-stop fall extravaganza, with pumpkin patches, hay rides, u-pick fruit, hot cider, donuts and more. There’s a playground for kids and farm animals to feed. Farther north, stop at the Good Hart General Store, in the village of

Good Hart, home to a few hundred people. The general store is a rare find and serves as the village’s grocery, bakery, deli and post office. You can pick up homemade pies, cookies and other treats. If you’re looking for a diversion to a local beach or picnic spot, the store staff will guide you. At the end of the sometimes twisting route lies Legs Inn in Cross Village. It’s as kitschy and rustic as you might imagine but the inn is well-known for serving some of the best Polish fare around — including pierogi, smoked whitefish and stuffed cabbage.

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It’s a long and winding road from Manistee to Glen Arbor, but one far less-traveled than the popular Tunnel of Trees. Pick up Route 22 just north of Manistee and follow along the Lake Michigan coastline, past orchards and vineyards and farm stands selling apples and other seasonal produce. The two-lane highway passes through small communities like Onekama, Arcadia, Elberta and around picturesque inland lakes. There are spots along the way to pause and take in views of Lake Michigan. Stop in Frankfort for a cold brew at Stormcloud Brewing Co. or shop along its tidy main street. Farther north, the road passes through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Learn more about the nearly 72,000-acre park at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire or See ROAD TRIPS on page 19A

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ABOVE: Seymour Markowitz, of West Bloomfield, here with his yellow 2009 Pontiac Solstice, has owned convertibles since he was a teenager. RIGHT: Markowitz gets a lot of compliments on his 2009 Pontiac Solstice convertible, which he drives to work every day. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

LEFT: The divorce attorney keeps photos in his office of his many adventures: mountain climbing, riding elephants, and flying helicopters and gliders. Along with his Pontiac Solstice, Markowitz has owned many convertibles, including a Chrysler Crossfire, an Audi, a BMW, a 1963 XKE Jaguar and an Excalibur.

METRO DETROIT — “Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t say, ‘I love your car,’” Seymour Markowitz said about his 2009 Pontiac Solstice convertible. The West Bloomfield resident feels the same way about his sunshinecolored sports car. “There’s something special about this car. It’s such a cute car. It’s a fun car,” Markowitz, 86, said. “I put the top down the whole summer. With the top down, it’s gorgeous. It has beautiful lines on it. It’s in great shape. There’s no rust or anything on it.” The Pontiac Solstice was in production from 2005 to 2010, but in that short period of time it made an impression on Markowitz. Every day, he drives his yellow model to his law office in Bingham Farms, where he has been a divorce lawyer for 60 years. Markowitz drives the two-seater in style by keeping a collection of baseball caps in the car to wear when driving. While he’s fashionable, there’s also a practical reason for the headwear. “I have to wear hats because the hair flies in your face,” he said. Every car Markowitz has owned has been a convertible with the exception of a Lincoln he drove in 1972. His passion for convertibles began as a teenager. “It’s like a motorcycle. It’s open. I like the idea of the openness,” he said. “When you love something, you love something. We each have our own things that bring us pleasure.” When he had his bar mitzvah at age 13, the teen received gifts of money he put away for safekeeping. A few years later, he used the savings to buy his first set of wheels. He attended Central High School in Detroit at the time. “It was a ’47 Pontiac convertible. It was candy-apple red. I bought it at night. It was $265. I was 16, and that was in 1953,” he said. “I drove it home. The first day me and three guys pushed it to school so I could show my car at school. That was my first convertible. How exciting it was.” With help from family members, he purchased his next convertible two years later with money he earned while working nonstop over the course of approximately two months. “In ’55, I was 18 years old. I worked for 70 days straight. I earned

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$10 a day at a gas station. I’d pump gas and check the oil. I took that money, my brother took the same amount, $700, and my dad put $700 and we got a brand-new Ford convertible. It was kind of our car. It was so nice looking. It was black and yellow. It’s not the color I ordered, but it was the only one they had on the lot, and I took it,” he said. That was the vehicle he drove to the military base in Virginia when he began his stint in the U.S. Army. Stationed in the U.S., Markowitz served from 1956-58. A few years later, he got another convertible. “I got a Lincoln, the same as the one (President John) Kennedy was in when he was shot. Not the same car, but the same style, the four-door,” he said. “It was huge, gold in color, suicide doors.” The next convertible that captivated him was a 1966 Excalibur he said he bought from movie star Steve McQueen, known for his films including “Bullitt” and “The Great Escape.” Markowitz, who lived in Southfield at the time of the sale, still has the vehicle title for the car, which he purchased in December 1968. “I saw an ad for it in the paper,” Markowitz said. “He had two of them.” He didn’t get a chance to meet McQueen. However, in exchange for her legal fees, a client went to New York to drive the car back to Michigan for Markowitz. McQueen died in 1980.

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Rex Lux, age 89, of Shelby Township, Michigan, died on September 7, 2023. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Roland and Marion Lux. Beloved husband of Patricia for almost 68 years. Loving father of Debra Lux Roland (late Thomas), Sheri Kenny, late Rex Roland Lux (Sharon), and Donald Lux (Ellen). Awesome grandfather of 12 grandchildren: Danielle Roland Sherman (Mark), Ashley Roland Hull (Joshua), Kevin Roland (Sarah), Melanie Roland, Patrick Kenny (Gina), Staci Kempisty (Paul), Adam Lux, Christopher “Butch” Lux, Jason Lux (Aryana), Christian Lux, Ryan Lux and Brennan Lux. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren: Breanne, Adeline, Skylar, Kendall, Reagan, Chase, Brycen, Levi, Lyla, Charlie, and Liam. Brother of Kay Smuczynski (Carl), brother-in-law of the late Gene Modrycki (Chi Chi), and Donald Modrycki (Margie). Always by his side, his beloved canine companion, Bella. Rex’s love for his wife, family and friends is undeniable. He enjoyed family gatherings and celebrations and was consistently the “life of the party”. Always welcoming, he truly enjoyed spending time with his many friends, relatives, and cherished family. His inspiration and impact will live on. Throughout his career, Rex worked as a Design Engineering Leader at various companies in the automotive industry and retired from Volkswagen of America. A lover of water and everything nautical, Rex loved sailing, built several boats, was a ship model maker, an author, an artist specializing in boat pictures, and loved being anywhere around the Great Lakes. Growing up, he spent many summers on Harsens Island enjoying the many freighters passing by. Rex was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army – 82nd Airbourne Division – and was a Korean War Veteran. He also served as an active Post Commander of Fraser VFW Post #6691 from 1992-1994. Rex’s patriotism, pride, and love for this country was unwavering. 0258-2338

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“Some people are questioning why we are (ranked), but we’ve known for the past four years that we should be up there,” McMahon said. “Eventually, they’re going to recognize us.” Fraser is also playing with heavy hearts this season in dedication to Connor McMahon, Carter’s older brother. Connor McMahon, 23, died on June 13 after being struck on Interstate 94 while changing a tire on the shoulder. A 2017 Fraser graduate and Roseville resident, McMahon was a social studies teacher at Fraser. It was a devastating loss to the Fraser and Roseville communities. Agostini said the team is playing in memory of McMahon this year. “We really dedicated this season and started this season saying, ‘We’re playing for Connor,’” Agostini said. “We’re laying it out there and playing for him because this kid impacted so many lives at our high school at such a young age. We felt like we needed to do this and do it for him because of the drive he had. He would come in and make pep rallies fun and make kids excited about learning. He drove a new kind of feeling of excitement here. The sky was the limit for this kid.” Call Sports Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.

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hospital, but he was pronounced deceased after he arrived. Security camera footage recorded the incident. Prosecutors said that Clark chased down Robertson for supposedly harassing his girlfriend outside of her apartment in Roseville. They described Robertson as having been “executed” and said he was observed on the ground begging for his life, adding that after Clark shot him, he turned around and fired again after seeing he was still alive. “Life in prison without parole is a fitting punishment for this act of firstdegree murder,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in a press release. “Our dedicated team worked tirelessly to ensure that the defendant faced the consequences of his actions. We hope this serves as a testament to our commitment to upholding the law and protecting our community.” Clark’s attorney, Steven Scharg, did not respond to requests for comment at press time. Call Staff Writer Brendan Losinski at (586) 498-1068.

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guys have really contributed to being on our front foot, being more attacking and getting to a quicker start in games,” Agostini said. “Jacob (Stone) has just been phenomenal at finishing chances and creating stuff out of nothing.” Stone, Jackson and Lawrence all played a pivotal role in the revival of Fraser soccer in 2021, and their chemistry has carried over into the offensive end. But like the offense, the defensive unit has a few players of its own that have been staples of Fraser soccer the past few years. Seniors Amar Selmic and junior Gjon Prekaj return to lead the backline alongside seniors Nolan Sheppard, Evan Grove and goalkeeper Noah Manor. Manor split time in net last year with senior Carter McMahon, who will miss this season due to a torn ACL, but he has stepped into the full-time starting role and has flourished. Everything is clicking right now for Fraser on both sides of the field, and Stone said it all goes back to the team’s chemistry.

“There’s just like a better brotherhood and connection now,” Stone said. “We’re just unbeatable at that point.” But the 2023 Fraser team doesn’t take all the credit for where the culture is at now, for they’ve had strong examples to follow in the past. Agostini’s primary focus coming into his first year was formulating a culture for his guys to follow, and he credits the 2019 and 2020 class for getting the ball rolling in that department. A few spectacular senior classes later, and the 2024 senior Ramblers are setting their own standard. “I think the boys before kind of paved us a good road, and we stepped in well,” Selmic said. “I think the passion is there and the motivation and grind to make our team better every single day is making us better.” Fraser soccer is building a foundation, and even getting some state recognition on the rankings, earning the No. 6 spot in Division 1 according to the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. There’s still improvement to be made, but Fraser is one step closer to another district title and then some, which they won for the first time in eight years last season.

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FRASER-CLINTON CHRONICLE, September 20, 2023 - 5B

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR SEPT. 20

Board Game Night: 5:30-7:45 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15240 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org

SEPT. 22

Friday Night Movie: Free viewing of “Back to the Future,” 9-11 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15240 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org

SEPT. 23-24

Festival of the Senses: More than 100 artists and specialty food vendors, plus performers and family activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clinton Township Civic Center, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, clintontownship.com/378/ Festival-of-the-Senses

SEPT. 23

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

OCT. 7

Tony Orlando: 7:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, www.macombcenter.com

OCT. 10

Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Ms. Mary’s and Pete Too!, 34000 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, RSVP to Sue at (586) 549-1041 by Oct. 5

OCT. 20

Comedy and Cocktails: Benefit from 5:30-10 p.m., local comedian Dan Turco and headliner Kevin Nealon at 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

ONGOING

Medicare 101: Free one-day class 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Nov. 16 and Dec. 14, Room 104 at Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to (586) 465-0588

PAWS to Read: Children can tell stories to therapy dog, 5-6 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15240 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary.org

SEPT. 27

Toshokan Anime Club: For grades 6-12, 7-8 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, registration required, (586) 226-5072, cmpl.org

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

Senior Expo 2023: Free luncheon, exhibits, seminars, health screenings, interactive experiences, resources, giveaways and more, also keynote speech and musical performance by WDIV’s Devin Scillian, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Assumption Cultural Center, 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores/Grosse Pointe Woods, (586) 7796111 Memory Café: For those with dementia and their caregivers, 10 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch, 35679 Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, costumes optional for Halloween-themed session, (586) 226-5072, cmpl.org

Front Row Center: Icons of Rock, Blues and Soul: Photo exhibit by Larry Hulst, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. until Sept. 27 (except Sept. 24), Lorenzo Cultural Center on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, www.lorenzo culturalcenter.com 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 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.

To view more events and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit www.candgnews.com/ calendar. These listings are free. To advertise an event in print, call (586) 498-8000.

SEPT. 30

Fall Festival: Hayrides, artisan market, food trucks, music, kids activities, farm animals, nonprofit booths, cider and doughnut tent, bonfire and more, 3-7 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., cityofclawson.com

OCT. 7

Nightmare on Auburn Road: Trick or treating, family fun zone, cider and doughnuts, crafters and vendors, zombie walk, Michigan craft beer tent, live music, find Bigfoot contest, and more, noon-8 p.m., downtown Utica

OCT. 8

Scare Away Hunger 5K and Family Fun Run: Supports Neighborhood House, costumes encouraged, 9 a.m., music and snacks after, Rochester Municipal Park, 400 Sixth St., register at ranh.org/events

OCT. 10

Sugar Skull! A Día de los Muertos Musical Adventure: 9:30 a.m. and noon, Macomb Center for the Perfoming Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garﬁeld Road in Clinton Township, macombcenter.com

Hoot N’ Howl Hayride: Search for nocturnal animal activity, also campfire, cider and doughnuts, 7:30-9 p.m., Thelma Spencer Park, 3701 John R Road in Rochester, more at eventbrite.com

OCT. 20-21

Trick or treating: Also games and crafts, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 20 and noon-3 p.m. Oct. 21, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, registration ends at noon Oct. 19, troyhistoricvillage.org

OCT. 20-22

Halloween Hoot: Enjoy spooky family fun on the nature trails, 5:40-9:10 p.m., Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester, registration required, dinosaurhill.org/hoot

OCT. 21

Halloween Bash 2023: Fundraiser for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs includes food stations and open bar, DJ, raffle and 50-50, 7 p.m.-midnight, Premier Events Center, 20400 S. Nunneley Road in Clinton Township, halloweenparty2023.com

OCT. 22

Trick-or-Treat Trail: Also doughnuts, cider and music, 6-7.30 p.m., Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave.

OCT. 12

OCT. 23

OCT. 13

OCT. 28

Halloween Spooktacular: Trick or treating at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., then “Hotel Transylvania” at 7:30 p.m., Heritage Lake, 52700 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, register.shelbytwp.org

Fall Spectacular Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, smetankacraftshows.com

OCT. 14

Trunk or treat: 5-7 p.m., Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society Museum, 16600 Stephens Road in Eastpointe, mimths.org

BeWitched & BeDazzled: Boutique shopping, lunch, costume judging and raffles, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, meadowbrooktheatreguild.com/ bewitched-bedazzled

HallowPalooza: Trunk or treating and free cider and doughnuts, noon-2 p.m., Tucker Senior Center, 26980 Ballard St. in Harrison Township, register at harrisontownshipmi.gov

Hall-oween: Trick or treating, seasonal crafts, cider and doughnuts, stories of Halloween past and more, 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ halloween

OCT. 29

Trunk or treat: Also bounce houses, food and music, 1-4 p.m., Stahls Automotive Collection, 56516 North Bay Drive in Chesterfield Township, stahlsauto.com

Fall Fun Fair: Trunk or treat, games/prizes and refreshments, costumes encouraged, free and intended for kids in sixth grade and younger, 4-5:30 p.m., Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, 18945 Frazho Road in Roseville, (586) 778-5010

OCT. 20

OCT. 31

Friday Night Movie: Free viewing of “Hotel Transylvania,” 8-10 p.m., Fraser Public Library’s temporary location, 15240 15 Mile Road, fraserpubliclibrary. org

Widowed Friends Halloween party: Costumes optional, 1:30 p.m., Roger’s Roost, 33626 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, call Diane at (586) 435-4928 by Oct. 25

NEWSAND

NOTES NEWS AND NOTE ITEMS TAKEN FROM AROUND OUR COVERAGE AREAS

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.

Photo provided by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern

Michigan

Seaholm High School student earns Shining Star Award

BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham resident Zoe Granger will be awarded the Shining Star Award by the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan at a signature fundraising event Sept. 7 at Chroma, in Detroit’s historic Milwaukee Junction. Granger, a senior at Seaholm High School, is being honored for developing the Caring Kids Kits and her contribution to the Girl Scouts. At the presentation Sept. 7, she will become an honorary Girl Scout. “Zoe Granger exemplifies what it means to be a Girl Scout,” Monica Woodson, the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan, said in a press release. “She saw a need and created a project that made a positive impact in our community. She generously offered her time and leadership experience to our Girl Scouts. Zoe inspires all of us to do more for others.” More information on the Shining Star Award and this year’s fundraising event can be found at gssem.org/gala.

YAPPY HOUR TO BE HELD SEPT. 21 ROCHESTER HILLS — Metro Detroiters are invited to Meadow Brook Hall’s sprawling gardens 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 21, to support the Michigan Animal Rescue League at its 14th annual Yappy Hour. Proceeds from the pet-friendly cocktail party – MARL’s biggest fundraising event of the year – will support the organization’s work of providing life-saving care to over 1,500 homeless and at-risk dogs and cats each year. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, culinary delights, gourmet treats, several photo opportunities, a silent auction and more while mingling with two- and four-legged guests throughout the fundraiser. “Yappy Hour is a truly special event. This year we are celebrating 70 years of MARL’s unwavering dedication to animal welfare so guests can expect an especially memorable evening,” Magee Humes, MARL’s executive director, said in a press release. ”The funds raised are critical in allowing us to continue our important work of providing life-saving care to homeless and at-risk dogs and cats.” Cat lovers can also join in on the spirit of Yappy Hour by supporting Team Cat and MARL’s feline friends. Yappy Hour tickets start at $125 and include two drink tickets, a strolling dinner and unlimited gourmet dog treats. Certain sponsorship levels include an invitation to an exclusive VIP pre-event reception. All information can be found online at marl.org/yappy-hour.

HOPE NOT HANDCUFFS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

METRO DETROIT — The Families Against Narcotics flagship program Hope Not Handcuffs is seeking volunteers. Hope Not Handcuffs allows anyone who is struggling with a substance use disorder to go to any of the nonprofit’s 125-plus participating law enforcement agencies or community partners and ask for help, according to a release. Families Against Narcotics then dispatches a volunteer “Angel” to meet the participant at their location, offer support, and work with the Hope Not Handcuffs call center on getting people placed into treatment, according to the release. “If you’re a compassionate person who would like to be an Angel and make a difference in someone’s life, FAN can use you,” the release states. For more information, call 833-202-HOPE (4673) or email hnh@ familiesagainstnarcotics.org.

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