DLS wins back-to-back soccer titles
Officials applaud renewal of police and fire millage
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — On Nov. 4, Warren residents overwhelmingly voted to renew a millage to continue to support police and fire services in the city.
Voters approved the city’s police and fire millage with 12,809 votes, by a margin 65.66%. The renewal will continue to fund public safety services over the next five years without raising taxes.
The renewal will continue at the existing rate of 4.6176 mils. The levy supports staffing, equipment, training and emergency response for Warren’s police, fire and medical services.
Warren Fire Commissioner Skip McAdams said the passage of the millage, to him, represents stability, among other things.
“The millage represents stability in that we know that we aren’t facing drastic changes that I need to look at where we can make cuts,” he said. “So assuming, as much as we can assume, that the economy remains stable nationally and statewide, that we’re looking at stable funding for both police and fire.”
McAdams said he prepares his budget in December, so he’s already in the planning stages for the next fiscal year. Having the millage passed helps give him an idea of what he needs to request, he said.
Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said the renewal of the millage will allow the department to continue to invest in four things: the training of police officers, technologies to help the department leverage
About 20 residents voiced opinions about Center Line’s agreement to enter into a training program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Bureau of Customs and Immigration Enforcement during the Nov. 3 City Council meeting. The city has withdrawn from the program.
Center Line withdraws from ICE program after ‘pushback’
BY BRIAN WELLS AND MARIA ALLARD bwells@candgnews.com, allard@candgnews.com
CENTER LINE — The city of Center Line has withdrawn from a federally-funded public safety training program following pushback from residents. Center Line administrative leadership, including the city manager and public safety director, were reportedly made aware of a training program offered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The program, called 287(g), would train the city’s public safety officers to identify and process removable undocumented residents
Screenshot taken from Center Line City Council meeting broadcast
Charter amendment fails by 1% of votes
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — A proposed charter amendment that would allow the mayor to make interim appointments has failed by less than 100 votes.
In the Nov. 4 elections, Warren residents were asked to vote on a charter amendment that would allow Warren Mayor Lori Stone to make interim appointments to vacant positions within the city. It would have allowed the mayor to make interim appointments for up to three months, though they could be extended to six months with the approval of the City Council.
See AMENDMENT on page 5A
Peck Elementary School tackling chronic absenteeism
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CENTER LINE — Chronic absenteeism in schools has been an issue since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, according to the Michigan Department of Education. While chronic absenteeism rates have declined each year, attendance has not returned to the levels before the pandemic, per the department. Illness, family vacations, doctor appointments, transportation, social challenges and anxiety are among the various reasons students are absent.
At the Oct. 13 Center Line Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Peck Elementary School Principal Meghan Evoy gave a presentation about the steps staff members are taking to increase attendance at the school. There is an attendance action team that meets once a month to review data. During
See PECK on page 10A
Rocking around the Christmas tree at Twinkle Town
‘PARADE OF TREES’ AGAIN DECKS THE
HALLS
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
WARREN — Talk about a “Winter Wonderland.”
On Nov. 6, Gardner White hosted its fourth annual “Twinkle Town” at its flagship store in Warren to ring in the holiday season.
Gardner White resembled the North Pole as families dashed through the store for the official lighting of the atrium Christmas tree, face painting, photo booths, cookies, cocoa and more. Also making spirits bright was the Detroit Academy of Arts & Science Choir with a performance that included “Get Ready,” “Someday at Christmas” and “Christmastime is Here.”
Someone bringing smiles to the kids’ faces was Santa Claus, who made a special appearance. With a “ho, ho, ho,” there was time for him to visit with children, who shared their gift wish lists.
“Merry Christmas. I’m wishing you all a joyous holiday sea-
TOP: The popular “Parade of Trees” returned to Twinkle Town to again deck the halls. The trees — decorated by local celebrities, businesses and influencers — are lined along Candy Cane Lane and designed to benefit a charity of the celebrity’s choice.
ABOVE: Santa Claus greeted eventgoers at Gardner White’s Twinkle Town holiday event on Nov. 6.
Photos by Erin Sanchez
See GARDNER WHITE on page 9A
Amendment
page 3A
The amendment failed, garnering 9,661 votes for it and 9,719 votes against it, or 50.15%.
Stone said the city’s focus on the passage of the police and fire millage was part of the reason the amendment was voted down.
“Our focus has been police and fire funding. That has been the priority of this administration, and that, in light of some of the vocalizations of some residents, had to be our focus,” she said. “Voters were tasked with learning, understanding and deciding on it and they have decided that was not a change to the charter that they wanted to see.”
In the absence of a department head, the next highest union position within the department would act as the department head, Stone said, and the amendment would be a way for the City Council to contradict the collective bargaining agreement.
“They can’t contradict the collective bargaining agreement. Those appointments continue to stand, and that’s who is serving in the interim,” she said. “So arguably, (the amendment) was an overreach and unnecessary, and I think that’s what voters came to in that decision.”
City Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said the amendment failing to pass shows a lack of public trust in the mayor.
“In short, it’s a clear referendum on the lack of confidence in Mayor Stone’s ability to lead the city,” he said. “There’s a lack of trust and the failure of that amendment is directly reflective of her inability to perform it as the mayor.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
CANDGNEWS.COM
ABOVE: Officer Thomas Hogue of the Warren Police Department demonstrates one of the new electric scooters on Oct. 31.
WARREN POLICE UNVEIL
NEW ELECTRIC TRIKES
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — The Warren Police Department recently unveiled a new method of transportation — one police said that will not only assist in patrol but will help the department engage with the community.
Four electric three-wheeled mobility scooters were recently outfitted for the department and acquired through the 2023 coronavirus state and local fiscal recovery fund. The vehicles are all-wheel drive and capable of reaching speeds of up to 37 mph on a battery that lasts around 12 hours.
“It goes 37 mph, so it can move. It can go off-road. It’s got lights and sirens. We can put them in the back of our patrol cars, too,” Warren Police Lt. John Gajewski said.
The vehicles, according to Gajewski, will allow officers to respond quickly in crowded or hard-to-reach areas where patrol cars might face limitations. It can also give officers a tactical advantage, he said.
“From a policing standpoint, aside from the cool and fun factor, they’re quiet,” he said.
The scooters also require less training than something like a motorcycle, Gajewski said.
Additionally, he said it will help officers engage more with the community.
“People see this, they’re going to pause, talk to the officer, they’re going to ask about it,” he said. “It’s a great community policing tool.”
In a statement, Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins called the scooters a game-changer.
“Police departments nationwide are always exploring new ways to get officers out of their vehicles and interacting more directly with the community,” he said. “In sprawling suburban areas like Warren, foot and bicycle patrols aren’t always practical for covering large distances or responding quickly. These trike scooters, beyond their appealing look and fun factor, offer a much more practical solution.”
The scooters were unveiled to the public on Halloween night, though Gajewski said the department is already considering other uses for them.
“My mind goes to next year’s events. The Birthday Bash, presidential details, parades, all of these things … We’re going to actually get some operational use,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
LEFT: Warren police recently received four electric scooters to be used for patrol during special events.
Photos by Brian Wells
De La Salle wins back-to-back soccer titles SPORTS
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
GRAND LEDGE/WARREN — Warren De La Salle Collegiate won the Division 2 boys soccer state championship on Nov. 1 at Grand Ledge High School with a 2-0 victory over Hudsonville Unity Christian.
De La Salle has now won a state title in consecutive seasons for the first time since the team took home the Class A championship in both 1992 and 1993.
“It’s our seventh state title. We’ve won five (division) ones and three in (division) two,” De La Salle head coach Thaier Mukhtar said. “We made the final four three years ago without a senior on the team… We work our tail off.”
The path to win the championship this year was com-
See DE LA SALLE on page 18A
That Gives You More GET AN AUTO LOAN
$100 bonus on new or used auto loans§
You’re shopping for a car that gives you more — more features, more safety, and more power. So choose a lender that gives you more. MSGCU gives you personalized guidance, plus a $100 bonus when you apply by December 31!
Anyone in Michigan can bank with us.
ABOVE: The 2025 De La Salle Pilots celebrate with the Michigan High School Sports Association Division 2 state championship trophy on Nov. 1 at Grand Ledge high school.
RIGHT: Warren De La Salle head coach Thaier Makhtar shows off his state title ring. De La Salle has now won the championship in consecutive seasons.
Photos provided by Mike Baldarotta
Gardner White
from page 3A
son this year,” he told the crowd. “Here at Gardner White, have a wonderful time. Make sure to be good because Santa is coming very soon.”
The popular “Parade of Trees” returned to Twinkle Town to again deck the halls. The trees — decorated by local celebrities, businesses and influencers — are lined along Candy Cane Lane and designed to benefit a charity of the celebrity’s choice.
The public can vote online at gardnerwhite.com through Dec. 7 for their favorite tree. Voting can also be done in the store by clicking on the QR code located by each tree with signs that highlight details about the local celebrity. The winning participant’s charity will receive a $10,000 donation, and all the charities will receive a donation from Gardner White for their cause.
“It’s so wonderful to have everyone here tonight to celebrate our fourth Twinkle Town year. Thank you for joining us,” Gardner White CEO Rachel Stewart said. “These trees and influencers are the stars of the show.”
Stewart read the names of each participant and their chosen nonprofit organization.
“You kept coming back and back and back throughout the week to make your trees beautiful,” Stewart said. “Thank you all for the amazing efforts.”
Also getting everyone in a festive mood was Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, whose charity tree will benefit Macomb County Animal Control.
“Let’s hear it, Macomb County. Let’s hear it,” Hackel said. “Let’s thank Rachel Stewart and the Gardner White family for inviting us into their home to check out their displays, but also these beautiful trees that were decorated on behalf of charities in and around this store. Make sure you vote for a tree. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday season, a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
Olu Jabari, community outreach director for Warren Mayor Lori Stone’s office, also joined in on the festivities.
“On behalf of our Mayor Lori Stone and the entire Warren community, we want to say, ‘Happy Holidays,’” he said. “Look around. Lights, families, laughter, the music. This is what the holidays (are) all about. Bringing families back together. A heartfelt thank you to Gardner White and all your staff for making this momentous occasion beautiful. You turned this place into a wonderland, and we thank you so much.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
The public is invited to vote online at gardnerwhite.com through Dec. 7. The winning participant’s charity of choice will receive a $10,000 donation.
This year’s “Parade of Trees” local influencers and charity partners are:
• Broadway in Detroit — Detroit Goodfellows
• Jasmine Brown, president, ACS GenNow Network
— American Cancer Society
• CBS Detroit’s Terrance Friday and Shaina Humphries — Alzheimer’s Association
• Clownie, The Parade Company — The Parade Company
• Melissa Coulier, co-founder, Live Well Lead Well — Gilda’s Club Detroit
• Detroit Grand Prix — Pope Francis Center
• Matt DoRight, @mattdoright — Neighborhood Service Organization - NSO Detroit
• Faro Imaging — Lighthouse
• FOX 2 Good Day Detroit — Gleaners Community Food Bank
• Britney Frederick, Britney & Co — Bottomless Toy Chest
• Mark Hackel, Macomb County executive — Macomb County Animal Control
• Shea Hicks-Whitfield, HGTV’s Bargain Block — Empowerment Plan
Eric Larson, CEO, Detroit Downtown Partnership
— Detroit 300 Conservancy
LittleGuide Detroit — Children’s Foundation
Martin Manna, president, Chaldean American Chamber — Chaldean Community Foundation
Stephanie Masko, Thestyled.home — The Rainbow Connection
Haneen Matt, Haneen’s Haven — ChadTough Foundation
Sarah Michals, host of “Water Your Garden” podcast — Detroit Dog Rescue
Bob Riney, president and CEO, Henry Ford Health
— Game on Cancer
Anastasia St. John, @anastasiamariediaries —
The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult
Rehabilitation Center
Isaac TeSlaa, wide receiver, Detroit Lions —
Be Cafe
Anthony Tomey, CEO, Born in Detroit —
Jay’s Juniors
WDIV’s Live in the D — Lace Up Detroit
WXYZ Detroit — Forgotten Harvest
from page 3A
the 2023-24 school year at Peck, the average daily attendance was 89.95%, and of that, 67% were chronically absent.
“Once you fall below 90%, there starts to be a compounding effect where students who aren’t in school, their education experience starts to suffer,” Evoy said. “Two-thirds of our students were chronically absent. In Center Line, we define that as more 10% of our students absent for any reason. We had a problem, and we had to do something about it.”
Before the 2024-25 school began last year, staff brainstormed several ideas in an attempt to increase attendance rates. One strategy was giving students a classroom job — such as passing out papers or being the line leader — so they knew that others were counting on them and that they needed to come to school. The school had practiced that before but not every student had a classroom job and now they do as a way to boost attendance. Other factors came into play.
“We also heard from parents and from experts that concerns about safety and anxiety about sending their child to school was part of the reason students were absent,”
Evoy said.
Evoy also shared that the school practices a concept known as “forward progress,” in which a new lesson is taught every day at Peck. When students are absent, they miss that particular lesson, which affects them academically and socially.
“We never take a break from the curriculum,” Evoy said. “We are committed to forward progress every day in the curriculum so students and parents know if they miss this day, they will be missing something important in their child’s day.”
Students are tracking their own attendance this year. Another incentive to get kids to school were opportunities for connections that included “Morning Meetings.” Each new week on Mondays begins with deep breathing for students and a game or activity to commit them to different behaviors. That includes following proper procedures when walking the hallway and being a good listener.
When reviewing data from the past two school years, Peck staff noticed that chronic absenteeism was down 8.2%. Staff also took into consideration there was a 42% increase in students from the 2023-2024 school year to last year.
“That means 41 fewer students were
chronically absent last year compared to the prior year,” Evoy said. “Average daily attendance was up about 1%. That doesn’t sound like much but it means that every day last year four or five students who wouldn’t have otherwise been present were present.”
Evoy also noticed that communication between parents and teachers via the ParentSquare had a positive impact on getting more kids in class.
To further their quest to get students to come to school, staff recognizes students with perfect attendance once a month. Mini certificates are given for the students who were present and on time every day for the previous month. The mini certificates are usually passed out in the classroom, but last week they were presented during an allschool assembly on Nov. 3. The certificate of
excellent attendance is one-quarter of a page in size.
“It’s not a reward,” Evoy noted. “It’s a recognition.”
The Nov. 3 assembly, held in the cafeteria, also included recognition for student leaders. The morning began with Evoy performing breathing exercises designed for staff and students to reduce stress. During a brief video presentation, the students sang “If I Were a Fish,” and their “commitment” was listening to understand.
Among those recognized for perfect attendance were the Vue family: kindergartener Anni, first grader Asher, second grader Luna, and fourth grader Quincy. The four students have had perfect attendance since the beginning of the school year.
See PECK on page 11A
at Peck Elementary School in the Center Line Public Schools district are using different strategies to increase attendance rates and reduce chronic absenteeism. Each month, staff presents mini certificates to students who were present and on time every day for the previous month. The Vue Family, from left to right, second grader Luna, first grader Asher, kindergartener Anni, and fourth grader Quincy have had perfect attendance since the beginning of the school year. “My family is on an all-full attendance streak right now,” Quincy said. “We always try and do our best.”
from page 10A
“My family is on an all-full attendance streak right now. We always try and do our best,” said Quincy, who added the family also has a younger brother not in school yet. “The school district teachers are pretty cool and pretty interesting to work with. The things they teach us give us some interesting questions. If we make a mistake, we learn a little more.”
“We always come here every day,” said Anni, who said mom, dad or grandma drive them to school. “You need to learn.”
Waking up early in the morning is one practice the family uses to get to school on time.
Asher said when you don’t come to school your “grades get lower.”
“You can miss a lot of things,” Quincy said. “You miss a lot of important stuff that you could use in the future. You could miss a lot of awesome specials, tech, music, art.”
Luna’s favorite part of the day at Peck is “doing some math.”
Asher keeps his certificates of excellent attendance safely in a bag at home.
“I like them in the bag,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Elf Shelf - 53rd Annual, Juried Arts and Crafts Show
Te Troy Woman’s Association is proud to announce the 53rd annual Elf Shelf arts and crafs show. Coming to Troy High School the Saturday afer Tanksgiving, November 29th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Te Show features 200 booths of handcrafed items. Troy High School is located at 4777 Northfeld Parkway, south of Long Lake between Crooks and Coolidge. A $3 donation benefts local charities. Te Troy Women’s Association is an all-volunteer, non-proft. Members raise money and support 30 diferent organizations in the community that beneft young and old. General membership meeting is held on the frst Tuesday of each month, at the Community of Christ Church, 3830 Crooks Road in Troy at 7:00PM. New members are always welcome. For more information, visit our website www.Troywomensassociation.org or call 248-988-0426
Photo by Liz Carnegie
Educators
WSO TRAVELS ‘ACROSS THE SEA’ NOV. 23
WARREN — The Warren Symphony Orchestra will perform the concert “Across the Sea” at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Warren Woods Middle School auditorium, located at 13400 12 Mile Road. Andrew Neer is the music director. The show will include pieces from Mendelssohn’s “Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage” and Britten’s “Four Sea Interludes.” For tickets, go to warrensymphonyorchestra.org.
Anti-bullying programming contest underway
METRO DETROIT — Detroit-area Planet Fitness franchisees, EPIC Fitness Group and Impact Fitness Group, and the Detroit Red Wings have again teamed up for its third annual Shut Out Bullying contest, offering one school or youth organization $10,000 in funding for antibullying programming.
The contest opened Nov. 2 and concludes at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 21. Educational institutions and youth organizations throughout Michi-
WARREN WOODS TOWER CRAFT SHOW SET FOR NOV. 22-23
WARREN —The 42nd annual Warren Woods Tower High School Booster Club’s juried craft show will be held from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23. The school is located at 27900 Bunert Road.
gan serving students in grades K-12 are invited to apply by completing a short entry form and answering questions about their current or proposed bullying prevention initiatives.
The 2026 winner will be honored during a special on-ice presentation on Jan. 18, 2026, prior to the Red Wings vs. Ottawa Senators game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. For full contest details, eligibility requirements, and the application form, visit DetroitRedWings.com under the Fans contest page. A direct link to the contest page can also be found here: DetroitRedWings.com/ShutOutBullyingContest.
PRESENTATION ON THE UKRAINIAN HOLODOMOR GENOCIDE
WARREN — “The Ukrainian Holodomor Genocide: Russia’s Best Kept Secret,” by Doris Duzyj will be presented from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Warren Civic Center Library, located at 1 City Square. Duzyj is the curriculum chair of the U.S. Committee for Holodomor Genocide Awareness in Washington, D.C. The event will premiere the video, “Holodomor: Minnesota Memories of Genocide in Ukraine,” by director Zina Poletz Gutmanis. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
Future movie makers sought
METRO DETROIT — Emagine Entertainment and Folktellers Studios have partnered to invite young readers to bring stories to life on the big screen in a storytelling and literacy initiative that blends reading, imagination, and movie magic.
The program invites students to dive into Josef Bastian’s awardwinning seven-book series, “Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook.” After reading the books, participants will create their own three-minute movie trailers inspired by the series’ characters, worlds, and themes. Folktellers Studios and Emagine will distribute program kits and connect with classrooms and community groups across the region to make the program accessible to as many young storytellers as possible. The program is open to elementary and middle school aged students and to educators, schools, and community organizations in Michigan. Program registration began Nov. 3 at folktellersforliteracy.com.
Center Line Drama Club students are center stage in ‘Fools’
CENTER LINE — The Center Line High School Drama Club will perform the comedy “Fools” at 7 p.m. Nov. 21-22 and a 3 p.m. matinee Nov. 23. The high school auditorium is located at 26300 Arsenal. Written by Neil Simon, “Fools” tells the story of a new schoolteacher who comes into a town and quickly learns that the town is under a curse that makes all its citizens stupid. He falls for one of the citizens and from then on, his goal is to save the town from the curse. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for students and senior citizens.
My approach, using advanced treatments, personalized care, and a commitment to saving limbs and lives, offers a new horizon for those afflicted with chronic foot wounds. If you or someone you know is navigating the challenges of foot wound care, the opportunity to transform this struggle into a story of healing and hope is within reach. Call me for an appointment today.
Photo provided by the Warren Symphony Orchestra
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the big screen
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a romantic comedy or a story that brings feelings of nostalgia, most people have a favorite holiday movie they watch every year that puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Several of those classics will jingle all the way to the big screen this Christmas season through the holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind.
MJR theaters across metro Detroit will show a number of holiday favorites until Christmas Day, Dec. 25. All movies are $5 a ticket per person, and several theaters will have different showings each day.
“There’s something truly special about seeing these holiday classics the way they were meant to be seen — on the big screen, surrounded by family and friends,” Director of Marketing for MJR Theatres Anthony Taylor said in a prepared statement. “Whether it’s your first time or your 50th, these films bring people together and create lasting memories.”
The first movie to kick off the Big Screen Rewind was the animated 2018 release of “The Grinch” from Nov. 1-6.
On Nov. 4, Breia Willis, of Harper Woods, brought her three children Wynter, 4, Jayla, 8, and Shakor, 6, to an afternoon viewing at the MJR theater in Sterling Heights. It was somewhat of a reward for Jayla and Shakor for receiving all A’s on their report cards.
“I found out there was a newer ‘Grinch’ movie,” Willis said. “It was pretty good. We liked it.”
Jayla said the MJR theater is her “favorite place,” and her favorite character in the film was Max the dog.
“I like dogs,” she said.
Stephanie Wright, of Sterling Heights, brought her grandson Troy McDonald, 9, to the same showing of “The Grinch.” It was the first time they saw the movie.
“It was fantastic. It was very hearttouching and showed the meaning of Christmas,” Wright said. “It’s not all about the gifts but about showing love to one another. I think everyone should see it.”
McDonald, who thought the movie was “good,” said the Grinch was his favorite part of the film.
“I liked it,” he said. “It’s about showing love.”
Christmas movie fans can curl up with
The holiday edition of MJR’s repertory program, Big Screen Rewind, is bringing a number of Christmas movies to the big screen this holiday season.
some popcorn at their local MJR theater with the following movies:
• “The Holiday,” Nov. 7-13.
• “Elf,” Nov. 14-20.
• “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Nov. 21-25.
• “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” Nov. 26 through Dec. 4.
• “The Polar Express,” Dec. 5-11.
• The 2000 release of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” Dec. 12-18.
• “White Christmas,” Dec. 19-25.
Showtimes and tickets for MJR Big Screen Rewind’s holiday edition are available at mjrtheatres.com or the MJR App.
Other holiday movie happenings
Cambria Detroit Hotel’s Balla Ultra Lounge is also making spirits bright with the help of Fork n’ Film, a hospitality company that is bringing holiday favorites and chefcrafted menus together. Amid twinkling decorations inside the lounge, each meal is designed to offer food and drink items timed to match the emotion with the film’s most memorable moments on the big screen.
“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” is set for Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Fans of “Elf” can check out the film Dec. 19-20, Dec. 27 and Jan. 2-3, 2026.
Reservations are required, and tickets can be purchased online at Detroit.ForknFilm.com. Seating is limited to 40 guests per night. Dates and times are subject to change as additional shows and dates may be added. The Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown’s Balla Ultra Lounge is located at 600 W. Lafayette Blvd., in Detroit.
Photo by Maria Allard
LEARN HISTORY TO A ‘T’ WITH EASTPOINTE’S ANTIQUE 1921 FIRE TRUCK
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
DETROIT — Anyone who visits the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum in Detroit will see an important piece of Eastpointe history.
Eastpointe’s first-ever fire truck is among the many antique vehicles on display. The 1921 Ford Model T was purchased a little more than 100 years ago when Eastpointe was known as Erin Township.
A group of business owners pooled their money to buy the chemical fire truck. They were concerned about fires as the township grew and felt the horse and wagon used in town to douse flames wasn’t enough. The proprietors wanted a truck to carry more water and also allow for the pumping of water.
For the next five years, the red 1921 model will remain at the museum for public viewing. At the Aug. 19 Eastpointe City Council meeting, the council voted 4-0 to approve the automobile loan agreement between Eastpointe and the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum for five years, beginning Aug. 1, 2025,
ABOVE: Samantha Wilkinson, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum operations manager left; retired Eastpointe Fire Chief Danny Hagen, center; and Eastpointe Fire Chief Jason Clark discuss Eastpointe’s 1921 Model T chemical fire truck.
ABOVE: Eastpointe’s first-ever fire truck — a 1921 Model T — had 20 horsepower and weighed 1,439 pounds. LEFT: Kim Schmidt, left, holds a photo of her husband, Donald Schmidt, a retired Eastpointe Fire Department captain, as he drives the fire truck in a Memorial Day parade. Photos by Patricia O’Blenes
Fire truck
page 16A
and expiring Aug. 1, 2030. Council member Rob Baker was absent.
Eastpointe Fire Chief Jason Clark said there was no exchange of money involved in the loan agreement, just that the museum will house and maintain the fire truck for the next five years. This is the second fiveyear cycle for a loan agreement.
“It’s still looking good,” Clark said. “They seem like they’re doing a good job taking care of it.”
On the late morning of Oct. 31, Clark, retired Eastpointe Fire Chief Danny Hagen, retired Fire Capt. Don Schmidt and his wife, Kim; and retired firefighter Joe Radzwion III toured Piquette with museum operations manager Samantha Wilkinson. Eastpointe Mayor Pro Tem Cardi DeMonaco Jr. and Eastpointe City Council members Harvey Curley and Baker joined them.
Eastpointe’s first-ever fire truck was used by the city’s firefighters until 1942. Although the vehicle ceased fighting fires, it remained in the city — which for decades was called East Detroit — for parades and other events over the years.
One memorable moment for Hagen came in 1981 when he and his bride, Mary, cruised in the historic truck on their wedding day. They drove from St. Jude Catholic Church, on Seven Mile Road in Detroit, to the Eastpointe Fire Station on Nine Mile Road near Gratiot Avenue, where they switched vehicles for the reception. The newlyweds drew plenty of onlookers.
“We went down Kelly Road and it started to rain. My wife was the best sport in the world,” Hagen remembered. “The people were going bonkers when they saw the truck.”
The museum provides informational signs for all the exhibited cars. According to the Eastpointe sign, the 1921 Model T chemical fire truck had 20 horsepower and weighed 1,439 pounds.
The truck was either assembled at the Ford Highland Park Plant or a branch of the plant. The gas-powered truck drove about 25 mph and came with a two-speed transmission. It was equipped with standard pneumatic non-skid tires, and hard rubber tires were optional. Hagen said there was a siren system in town to alert when there was a fire.
“There was one hose and they used axes to open the door and open the roof to let out smoke and gases,” Hagen said, adding that axes also were utilized “for quick
entry” into the home or building. Firefighters did not have all the updated equipment and safety gear available now.
“There were no masks, no (compressed) air,” Hagen said. “It wasn’t in existence at the time.”
While on the tour, a group of local students crossed paths with the firefighters, who shared their experiences with the fire truck.
“Driving it is like driving a go-kart in the wind. It’s a big open vehicle,” Radzwion III said. “It was like an icon in every Memorial Day parade. It was awesome. You felt so proud.”
“I was one of the few that drove it,” Schmidt said of those fun city events through the decades. “It brings back so many memories.”
According to its history, the Eastpointe Fire Department and the East Detroit Historical Society together restored the truck and won awards at the 2008 Detroit Autorama. In 2009, the Michigan Historical Commission presented the Michigan Week Gov. John B. Swainson award to Hagen for his “outstanding contribution to the preservation of Michigan history.”
The Halfway Model T chemical fire truck contains a plaque dedicated to the founding members of the department in 1921: Fire Chief Lorenz Rein, and firefighters Cyril Derdaele, Ray Woodcock, Frank Schustler, August Zado, Fred Rader, Jess Hamner, WM Yuckey, Gottfried Eschmann and Richard Paetsch.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is a Michigan historic site. Piquette was the first factory Ford Motor Co. built, and where models B, C, F, K, N, R, S and T were manufactured. Visitors can view antique cars that are from private collections or that the museum has purchased, including a 1903 Ford Model A Tonneau, a 1911 Hupmobile model 20 C, and a 1916 Studebaker.
The museum also has a replica of Henry Ford’s office, including a safe used to hide blueprints so corporate spies would not find them and a telescope for bird-watching. Ford, however, didn’t spend much time in his office, as he preferred to be on the assembly floor.
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum is located at 461 Piquette Ave. in Detroit. Free parking is available in the paved courtyard lot next to the building, and in the gravel lot directly across from the museum on Piquette Avenue. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. It is closed on holidays. For more information, go to fordpiquetteplant.org.
De La Salle
from page 8A
petitive, but Warren De La Salle was completely dominant. The team’s talented roster was able to get the upper hand on every opponent put in front of them.
“We outscored our opponents 32-2 in the playoffs,” Mukhtar said. “We had seven guys go all-state.”
One of the biggest factors in the program looking sharp in the postseason is how battle tested De La Salle was. The schedule that Mukhtar puts together every year is unmatched compared to other Division 2 schools.
“One thing you have to remember… Although we’re Division 2, our non-league schedule and our Catholic League Central Division are all Division 1 schools,” Mukhtar said. “I do that on purpose… and now we came back and won the state championship (again).”
Every bit of that preparation was needed against a 19-1-4 Unity Christian team that hardly allowed goals in the second half of the season, and won the Division 3 state title in 2023.
“We had the perfect gameplan against Hudsonville Unity,” Mukhtar said. “They’re very, very good and that’s a very good team… We trained for that.”
De La Salle prepared for the speed and talent of Unity Christian by training against the aggressive transition game that Hudsonville Unity had been successful at all season. The result was a shutout in a state title game.
“They had never been behind in a game all year long. They had only given up three goals going into the playoffs,” Mukhtar said. “We scored two in a half… My boys did a
great job.”
One of the two goals the De La Salle scored was on a penalty kick from Nikolai Zacharko just before halftime. Once the Pilots scored that goal, the team never looked back.
“I think it meant a lot, especially to all of the returning players,” Zacharko said. “Hopefully the younger guys that we played with, we left a good example for them.”
One of the many lessons taught by the seniors was how to balance the season. There’s time for work and a time for fun, and this year’s class found out how to get both out of the season.
“I think finding the balance between work and fun is something we started to figure out in training, Zacharko said. “The more that we work hard and the more that we stay focused, the more fun we have.”
The biggest message this team preached this year, however, was to play for the person next to you.
“Not playing for you, it’s playing for your teammates,” Zacharko explained. “You really saw that in the final game with the way we tracked back… it’s about playing for the guy next to you.”
One thing that’s clear, is that the team is already preparing to play for each other again next year.
“Andrew Corder… he won back-toback championships and he talks about, ‘I want three, Coach.’ Mukhtar said. “He’s determined to win three and he’s pushing for that… that’s their mentality.”
All seven of De La Salle’s championships have been with Mukhtar at the helm, with his first coming in 1990. De La Salle has never three-peated in school history.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
Photo provided by Mike Baldarotta
Senior James Spicuzzi scores and puts his hands to his ears to celebrate the first goal of the game with his teammates. The final score was 2-0.
Teen ordered to stand trial for allegedly fleeing police, causing fatal crash
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
MACOMB COUNTY — Following a delay of more than 90 minutes and several additional witnesses called to testify, a juvenile who allegedly was fleeing from police and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in a Madison Heights man’s death, was ordered to stand trial on the charges against him.
On July 12, officers were called to the Eastwood Village apartment complex for a report of two individuals stealing cars. Officers located Daniel Shane Canales, 16, allegedly driving a stolen vehicle, attempting to leave the complex. When they attempted to initiate a stop, police said, he fled.
Clinton Township officers pursued Canales until the chase was terminated by a supervisor, according to police. However, Roseville officers located Canales shortly after and attempted to stop him again, according to police. He allegedly fled, leading officers on a chase into Warren, to the intersection of Van Dyke Avenue and 11 Mile Road, where he crashed, allegedly killing Alex Habib, a 28-year-old Madison Heights resident who died in the crash.
Canales, who was arraigned as an adult, is facing five charges: second-degree murder, a potential life felony; a life felony; first-degree fleeing a police officer,
a 15-year felony; operating with a suspended license causing death, a 15-year felony; third-degree fleeing a police officer, a five-year felony; and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, a five-year felony.
A preliminary exam hearing was held Nov. 3 in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township. It was a continuation of one that began Sept. 29 but was adjourned so Canales’ attorney, Robbie Lang, could review evidence to determine whether to call additional witnesses.
It was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. but didn’t start until about 2:45 p.m. The wait, according to 41B District Court Judge Jacob Fimminineo Jr., was caused by a delay in having the defendant transported from the county jail, which is roughly a mile from the courthouse.
“I was ready at 1. I think all of you were ready at 1. Macomb County Jail is in charge of transportation of the defendant, and for whatever reason, they could not bring him up until later, and it’s up to them,” he said. “They have a lot of people to transfer to different jurisdictions, so it was out of my control.”
Lang called three additional witnesses to the stand — two Clinton Township police officers and a Roseville police officer. His first witness, Clinton Township police officer Ryan DeVooght, was in one
See CANALES on page 22A
Photos by Brian Wells
ABOVE: Daniel Shane Canales, 16, is seated next to his defense attorney, Robbie Lang, during his preliminary exam Monday, Nov. 3, in the 41B District Court in Clinton Township. LEFT: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Hall addresses the court during a preliminary exam for Daniel Shane Canales Nov. 3.
Renewal
additional efficiencies, professional development of command officers, and programming such as Operation Cycle Break, an initiative started by the department to combat domestic violence.
“This continued investment will allow us to continue to invest in all those areas that we identified as priorities that will make us even more efficient, make us more effective and will allow us to provide even a higher level of service to this community,” Hawkins said.
Warren Mayor Lori Stone said the passage of the millage represents the importance of public safety.
“We continue to invest in facilities, vehicles and equipment, training, personnel, and we are so glad that the community recognizes the importance of investment and that they’re coming to the table, and they’ve chosen to continue dedicated funding for police and fire,” Stone said.
All three officials agreed the city’s emergency response departments help draw more residents and businesses to the city.
“I think the residents appreciate the level of service they get from the city, and I think
that’s one of the actual draws to the city, our reputation as a safe city, as a city that if you dial 911, you get a response from police and fire,” McAdams said. “That’s a draw for a business looking to relocate to Warren, and a business looking to stay in Warren, let alone the residents that know if they call, we come now, not in 20 minutes, not in an hour, not in three hours, we’re coming in minutes.”
McAdams and Hawkins agreed that the city’s quality of response comes down to the people who serve.
“At the end of the day, it comes down to the men and women in the ranks. They do the real work of providing those services to the residents,” McAdams said. “We as administrators are tasked with leading, guiding and directing, but it’s really the men and women of the department that make the difference in the community. Without them, our job would be far, far more difficult.”
In a text message, Joe Schehr, president of the Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383, said they were grateful for the support of the residents.
“We’re honored to be entrusted with protecting the lives and property of the residents of Warren, and we remain committed to providing excellence in emergency response, compassion in care and pride in pub-
lic service,” he said.
Warren City Council Secretary Mindy Moore, who has been a staunch supporter of the city’s emergency services, said she was happy to see the millage pass.
“We are so very happy that the majority of the Warren residents support our first responders, and we’ll be able to keep that funding in place to continue offering the excellent service we do,” Moore said.
Councilman Jonathan Lafferty said the passage of the millage — especially given what he said was an influence from outside
forces trying to create opposition to the millage — shows how important public safety is to the residents.
“If you really break it down, there is nothing more important than public safety for a city, for a business to invest, for potential residents to choose to settle down in our city,” Lafferty said. “The economics all the way around tie in to a safe and clean city to live in, and the people that recognize the importance of that showed up to vote and invested in not only the safety and security of the city, but the future of the city.”
53RD ANNUAL JURIED
ELF SHELF ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Saturday, November 29, 2025 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Troy High School - 4777 Northfield Parkway (South of Long Lake, between Crooks and Coolidge) Show Hours 9am-4pm
$3 Door Donation All proceeds and door donations from the show go to scholarships and local civic & charitable organizations
Council approves ordinance for workforce housing project
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — The Warren City Council recently voted to move forward with a project that will create two new rental homes and an ordinance that will allow for more in the future.
At its Oct. 28 meeting, council members heard the second reading of an ordinance that will allow for a payment in lieu of taxes program aimed at generating affordable workforce housing. They also approved a project that will create two rental properties under the ordinance.
The proposed resolution authorizes a 15-year PILOT program on two parcels, located at 11076 and 11082 Maxwell Avenue. It would replace traditional property taxes, including a 4% annual service charge. Currently, the city is receiving nothing in property taxes, as the properties are tax-reverted vacant parcels being held by the city.
The project will create two brand-new rental homes.
City Council Secretary Mindy Moore was supportive of the project, stating many people would prefer to rent rather than own a home.
“I was told by many people across the country that there are a great many people that don’t want to buy a home. They want to be in a rental home,” Moore said. “And for this being an absolute brand-new home … I think that’s very exciting for somebody
that’s renting a home to walk into a brandnew home.”
However, Councilwoman Melody Magee said she thinks the south end would be better suited with more properties available to own.
“It may not be everywhere, but in south Warren, most of the people tell me they’re looking to own a home. I don’t want a bunch of rentals in that area in which they cannot purchase,” she said.
Not only is it state law that the homes be rentals, but the program is aimed at addressing the “missing middle,” according to the City Council’s attorney Jeff Schroder.
“It’s individuals who make too much money to qualify for subsidized housing incentives, but they don’t make enough money to get affordable housing, so they’re stuck in the middle,” he said.
While both the ordinance and the project were approved, the city is doing it on a test run with the first two houses, Schroder said. It is a good way to assess the program and determine if the city wants to move forward with more without causing a lot of liability, he said.
“The city’s doing a test run of this to see how these houses are, how the project looks, how it works, so that the city can make an assessment of whether it wants to continue and do more,” he said.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
Canales
of the vehicles pursuing Canales.
Clinton Township Police Lt. Christopher Allis described why he made the decision to have officers terminate the pursuit.
While a number of factors would go into making the decision, he said he based his decision on the fact that Canales was driving with no lights on and running red lights on a city street.
“It was different when he was on the freeway,” Allis said. “I wasn’t comfortable letting the officers pursue on a city street.”
Roseville Police Lt. Justin Forrest decided to allow his officers to pursue.
He said he was confident in the information being provided to him by other of-
ficers, and he was aware of the road conditions, traffic conditions and location, which allowed officers to continue their pursuit.
After testimony, Lang argued Canales should not be bound over on a seconddegree murder charge, stating that Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jeffrey Hall failed to show evidence to support it.
“You have to prove a certain state of mind and malice for purposes of a murder conviction. That wanton disregard and malice hasn’t been proven by any kind of testimony,” Lang said. “We have to infer from whatever testimony we’ve heard here on the state of mind.”
According to case law, Lang said, for malice to be implied, the defendant has to knowingly commit an act with high probability of death and a knowledge that death would result from his actions. He argued
that Hall hadn’t proven that.
Hall said it’s rare to have a case where they know exactly what the defendant was thinking without the defendant saying. He also stated that any reasonable person would know cars are dangerous.
“A reasonable person, even at the young age of 16, knows cars are dangerous. You don’t go right into the road because you might get hit by one, and that driving one at 130 miles per hour could cause the risk of someone getting hit,” he said.
Hall said that anyone would know running red lights and stop signs and breaking the speed limit would create a risk of death or great bodily harm or injury.
Femminineo stated that at any point Canales could have pulled over and stopped, but he made the decision not to out of the fear of getting caught.
“If all those decisions being made by an individual is not a wanton and willful disregard to the likelihood that those tendencies could cause great bodily harm or death, then the defendant is living in a fantasy Grand Theft Auto world and not realizing what reality is,” he said.
In the end, Femminineo bound over Canales on all charges. Before dismissing, he wished Canales the best of luck.
“Mr. Canales, I wish you best of luck in the future, sir. I’m sorry you’re going through this, but I’m more sorry the family is going through this,” he said. “And I pray to God that some other kid making decisions in life will see the wrong decisions that you made and learn from it, and I hope that one day, maybe you’ll be able to be in a position to make better decisions.”
Warren names deputy commissioner, lead detective
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
WARREN — Mayor Lori Stone recently appointed two officers to leadership positions in the Warren Police Department.
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Warren City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Matthew Dillenbeck to the position of deputy police commissioner and Gregory Booten to the position of police captain of the Investigative Services Bureau.
Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins said Dillenbeck is a seasoned veteran who is well-respected and experienced.
“He has years of experience, both here and in the city of Detroit, where he started out,” Hawkins said. “He’s very forwardthinking, very balanced-thinking, and I’m excited to have him as a part of upper command. He has all of the leadership characteristics that we look for.”
Dillenbeck has been with the Warren Police Department for more than 20 years. He is a U.S. Army veteran, a longtime Warren resident and a graduate of Wayne State University. He previously commanded the department’s Special Response Team.
Dillenbeck’s position will involve developing officers in the department. He will also work closely with the commissioner in terms of developing policy and running dayto-day operations. He will also serve as the liaison between the department’s captains and the commissioner, Hawkins said.
Hawkins also said Booten’s experience makes him fit to lead the department’s detective bureau. Booten has served in both the Warren Police Department and the Detroit Police Department.
“He also comes very well-respected. He has a great deal of experience in all of the different bureaus and units within this department, and I’m looking forward to seeing him lead a very important area of this Police Department,” Hawkins said.
Booton is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and has more than 25 years of law enforcement experience. Most recently, he was the executive lieutenant of the Patrol Services Bureau. He has also served as a detective and a supervisor in the criminal investigations and special victims units, and as a major crimes investigator.
Booton has also served as the president of the Warren Command Officers Association.
At the Oct. 28 meeting, City Council Secretary Mindy Moore said she’s excited about the appointments.
“We wish you both success, and we hope you’re safe every day, because I think about that every time I hear something going on. I worry about all of you,” she said. “So I just hope you’re safe and very successful, and congratulations.”
In a statement, Stone praised both officers.
“Deputy Commissioner Dillenbeck and Captain Booton are the kind of leaders who strengthen the bond between our police department and the people we serve,” she said. “Since taking office, I recognized their dedication, experience and sense of duty reflect the values that keep our neighborhoods safe and our city strong.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
HOMES
TIME TO GET THE LAWN AND GARDEN READY FOR WINTER
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@gandcnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Warm autumn days will soon be followed by winter’s frigid temperatures, frost on the plants and frozen ground. With this in mind, the owner of Red Chair Gardens and a consumer horticulture educator shared tips on preparing the garden for winter.
Each day, trees are dropping leaves that can be used to enrich the soil.
“We bag and throw away our leaves, and this is a great time to just mulch them into the grass, and it provides 25% of the fertilization your yard needs throughout the year, and it’s free,” said Louise Sloan, owner of Red Chair Gardens in Bloomfield Hills and a certified master gardener.
Sloan uses a push mower and slowly goes over the leaves multiple times until they are very fine and it forms a thin layer of mulch.
Studies have shown that in addition to fertilizing the lawn, this creates a mulch barrier in the spots in between the grass, preventing future weed germination, according to Sloan.
“After three years of using this technique, they saw a 100% reduction in dandelion production,” Sloan said. “It’s not going to get rid of all your dandelion seeds, but it will reduce it by a lot.”
Some gardeners cut back their ornamental grasses this time of year, while others leave them up throughout the winter and cut them back in late February or early March. It’s the gardeners’ choice, she said.
“I do that, so I can see something in the landscape,” Sloan said. “I found that it is really pretty when the snow falls on them.”
This is the time to plant spring bulbs.
“Daffodils are great because the deer don’t eat them. Hyacinths, also, deer tend to leave them alone and allium bulbs,” Sloan said. “Plant them now and come spring you’ll have some beautiful flowers to welcome you into the new year.”
The bulbs should be placed a couple of inches below the soil. They will not be damaged by the cold weather if they are planted correctly, according to David Lowenstein, consumer horticulture educator at Michigan State University Extension.
If there are old vegetables in the vegetable garden, Lowenstein suggests adding them to the compost bin or to get rid of them. This is to prevent spores from germinating and infecting the plants the next season.
“You don’t want to accidentally introduce any kind of fungus that might have been on the vegetables,” Lowenstein said.
Plants, shrubs and trees that are less than two or three years old should be watered regularly until the ground freezes.
According to Lowenstein, the current climate in southeastern Michigan is in a drought even though there have been a couple of days of rain.
“Just because we’ve had a frost already doesn’t mean you don’t need to water again,” Lowenstein said. “If the ground is not frozen and it has been dry, it’s a good idea to water those trees or plants in the garden that remain alive.”
According to Lowenstein, the lack of water is the reason plants and trees don’t do well the next season. For proper pruning, identify when the plants bloom and prune after that. Pruning is cutting off parts of the plant that are not growing in the right direction. It thins out the branches that are too rooted together. Although the plant will survive if pruned too early, the blooms will not be as plentiful, Lowenstein said.
“This is a great time of year to divide your plants that have outgrown their current locations,” Lowenstein said.
If the lawn has not been reseeded yet, wait until the spring.
“The seeds need about two-three weeks for the grass seed to germinate. The lawn has to be gently watered every day. If the lawn freezes in that twothree weeks, your lawn is not going to set well,” Lowenstein said.
Other tips include:
• Clean up the garden by removing weeds, dead blooms, leaves and vegetables.
• Don’t cover roses with the white container coverings. It can present a hot/cold differential in the environment, which is not good for the flowers, according to Sloan.
• Think about what went well in your garden this year and what you would like to replicate. Conversely, think about what didn’t go well and determine how you will change it.
• Clean and oil tools to reduce rust. Make sure they receive proper maintenance for another season.
“Once the ground freezes and there is a good snow cover, there is not much else to do,” Lowenstein said.
For gardening questions, the Michigan State University Extension gardening hotline can be contacted Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon at (888) 678-3464.
ABOVE: Oakleaf hydrangea thrive and exude their brilliant colors well into November. BELOW: Ornamental grasses can serve as cover crops adding nutrients to the
ABOVE Instead of throwing leaves away, make a mulch which adds nutrients to the soil.
LEFT: Winter pruning involves cutting back deciduous trees and shrubs during their dormant period.
Shutterstock images
soil. Young trees and shrubs need to be watered regularly until the ground freezes.
Photos provided by the Michigan State University Extension
Detroit Zoo Wild Lights begins this month
ROYAL OAK — The holidays are just around the corner. To celebrate the festive season, the Detroit Zoo will once again host its Wild Lights.
Wild Lights will have various dates across the next few months beginning on Nov. 22, 23, 28-30. In December, the dates are 5-7, 11-23 and 26-31. And in January, the lights will be available Jan. 2-4. On Fridays and Saturdays, the event will be open 5-10:30 p.m. All other days it will be open 5-9 p.m.
The Wild Lights include a nighttime stroll with more than 500 displays and millions of LED lights that guide attendees through a trail.
The event includes themed zones, more than 500 illuminated animal and naturethemed displays; pop-up performances and music; Santa photos available for purchase; a camouflage art exhibition; seasonal drinks, eats and sweet treats for purchase; 4D theater and glow with the show lanyard add-ons, and more.
Ticket prices may vary by date, time and demand between $17 and $27. All guests 2 and older are required to have a ticket.
Parking costs $8 per vehicle; zoo members park free. Members get 10% off Wild Lights general admission.
For more information visit detroitzoo.org.
In Loving Memory of
Ella Mae Warf
— Taylor Christensen
WARREN TOY DRIVE
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 5:30 p.m. Metro Bar & Grill
30860 Ryan Rd, Warren MI 48094
JOIN US
Support the Salvation Army by bringing at least one NEW unwrapped toy
ENJOY
Appetizers and cash bar
DONATIONS
Ella Mae Warf, age 86, of Warren, Michigan died on October 30, 2025. Ella Mae was born on June 8, 1939 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Weldon and Telma Bowman. She was the beloved wife of Hubert for 70 years and dear mother of Dale (Pat) Warf, Frederick Warf, Sandra (Roger) Perreault, Brenda (Dino) Bernardi, Weldon (Sheryl) Warf and the late Katherine Telma Warf. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Christopher, Collette, Jennifer, Tifany, and Dino and many that she treated as her own. Ella Mae’s frst job was at Cunningham’s soda fountain. She was a member of Van Dyke Baptist Church in Warren. She enjoyed camping in Brighton with her kids and grandkids. Ella Mae and Hubert owned D&H Auto in Detroit. On the weekends, they loved taking drives. She enjoyed admiring her fower garden, feeding her family of outdoor cats, and watching the birds. She will truly be missed. Ella Mae’s fnal resting place is at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan.
File photo provided by the Detroit Zoo
with pending or active criminal charges; enforce limited immigration authorities with ICE oversight during routine duties; and serve and execute administrative warrants on removable undocumented people in the city’s custody.
“The city of Center Line’s objectives in the 287(g) programming would be to provide its law enforcement officers with an understanding of immigration laws, multicultural communication and racial profiling assistance,” the city said in a press release.
Additionally, Center Line public safety officers would be able to address any perceived immigration violations identified at the point of contact with an individual who has violated ordinances or state laws, the release states.
Center Line City Manager Dennis Champine said they initially looked at the program as a way to receive training from another government agency.
“Simply put, our public safety saw this as an opportunity to train PSO’s (Sergeants only) on the legal way to handle suspected undocumented illegal immigrants,” Champine said in an email. “When training is made available from other government agencies, Center Line has taken advantage of it. This was one of those times.”
The city would have committed to the program by signing a memorandum of agreement.
When word got out that the city’s public safety officers would be working with ICE, Center Line Public Schools Superintendent Joseph Haynes said he began receiving phone calls from parents with concerns
asking if ICE would be coming into the schools, which “could impact our kids and our families.”
“We have a lot of immigrant families,” Haynes said. “We can’t ask people their immigration status when students enroll. It’s illegal.”
Haynes said he wanted to be clear that the city’s decision to work with ICE “had nothing to do with the schools,” and that, “It’s out of the realm of the school’s responsibilities.”
During the phone conversations he had with residents, the superintendent let families know that he could not speak for the city. In light of the situation, Haynes contacted Mayor Bob Binson, Champine and Public Safety Director Paul Myszenski. After their discussions, Haynes set up a community forum that was scheduled to be held the evening of Nov. 6 inside the Center Line High School auditorium, where families could get more information about the city’s decision to work with ICE.
“It was not a pro- or anti-ICE thing. Schools are the central point of the community,” Haynes said. “We are the hub, so I wanted to get the two sides together. There’s the unknown and people had questions. It was the best I could do to get the city and police with our community to answer questions.”
The city and Center Line Public Schools have an agreement for the city to provide a school resource officer. However, Champine said the officer was not going to participate in the 287(g) training.
At the Nov. 3 City Council meeting, several residents spoke against the program, causing tensions to rise.
“Some of those opinions were based upon misinformation, or were politically
motivated, and not on the city’s set goals and objectives while participating in the program,” the city said in a press release. “This resulted in the meeting becoming raucous and the behavior of some participants became disruptive to the meeting, which did result in some participants being asked to leave so that the meeting could continue uninterrupted.”
Prior to the public comment portion of the meeting, Binson pointed out that there was a large number of people who wanted to speak — many of whom spoke against the city’s participation in the program.
In total, 20 people spoke at the meeting, several of whom came from surrounding communities. At several points, Binson faced criticism for attempting to maintain order and keep the meeting moving.
At the meeting, Binson said this was not a City Council decision.
“This is not a council action. Nobody up here on this council had anything up here to do with this decision,” he said. “As a matter of fact, most of us found out through the emails we received from some of you that this had happened, so we have questions of our own for our administration.”
Binson said the matter wasn’t something the City Council voted on, which was met with vocal criticism from several residents in attendance who asked how the agreement could have been passed without
the mayor knowing about it.
“I don’t run the city, the administration runs the city,” Binson said. “We are the council. We oversee the running of the city. We don’t micromanage how the city is run. We have the power to direct what is going on and if we are not happy with this decision, we have the power to direct (administration to) rescind it.”
The day-to-day running of the city is handled by the people that the City Council puts in place, Binson said.
After the meeting, Champine decided it would be best for the city to withdraw from the program.
“There was pushback on (the program), and I ordered the MOA to be rescinded,” Champine said.
According to the press release, on Nov. 4, the city formally notified ICE that it would be withdrawing from the program. As a result, the Nov. 6 forum was canceled. Even after withdrawing, Champine said he continues to receive feedback.
“I do continue to receive negative and positive comments from individuals who are for or against the city’s decision to withdraw from 287(g),” he said in an email. “Some claim to be residents, some have openly indicated they were not from Center Line.”
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637. Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF WARREN OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Warren, County of Macomb, State of Michigan, intends to issue and sell its general obligation capital improvement bonds pursuant to Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended, in a principal amount not to exceed Twenty Three Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($23,100,000) for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost of acquiring, constructing, and equipping capital improvements in the City, including, but not limited to: (i) improvements to the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant and associated systems, including, but not limited to, improvements to the dewatering system, the sludge thermal drying system, and the energy recovery system and furnace; construction of a new dewatering and incineration building; tunnel headworks installation and rehabilitation; rehabilitation of the solids belt flter press; rehabilitation of the retention basin; integration of SCADA; installation and rehabilitation of switches, elevators, walkways, balconies, hand rails, siding , windows, and roof; and aeration tank protection; (ii) improvements to the City’s water supply and sewage disposal system, including but not limited to the installation, replacement, and rehabilitation of water mains, hydrants, and valves and abandonment of certain existing mains; and (iii) improvements to Joseph Coach Manor, including, but not limited to, installation, replacement, and rehabilitation of balconies, elevators, windows, siding, furnace, and roof; all together with all related site work and associated improvements, appurtenances and attachments thereto.
BOND DETAILS
SAID BONDS will be payable in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of issuance of each series and will bear interest at the rate or rates to be determined at a public or private sale but in no event to exceed the lesser of a true interest cost of six percent (6.00%) or the maximum rate permitted by law on the balance of the bonds from time to time remaining unpaid.
SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS shall be payable from the general funds of the City lawfully available for such purposes including property taxes levied within applicable constitutional, statutory and charter tax rate limitations. The City intends to pay the debt service on the portion of the bonds relating to the water supply and sewage disposal system from rates and charges paid by the customers of the system.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING SUCH A VOTE SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY IS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY VOTING THEREON.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 517, Act 34, Public Acts of Michigan, 2001, as amended.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
27A/ WARREN WEEKLY • NOVEMBER 12, 2025
NOV. 12
Medicare 101: Presented by State Health Insurance Assistance Program, 6-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Busch Branch, 23333 Ryan Road, register at (586) 353-0580 or warrenlibrary.net
Warren Garden Club meeting: Free presentation about “Keys to Embracing Aging” by Michigan State University Extension health program instructor Miloni Rathod, 6-7 p.m., Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., rathodmi@msu.edu
NOV. 13
Adult game and puzzle night: Also light refreshments, for ages 17 and older, 6 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., free but registration required, (586) 353-0579, warrenlibrary. net
NOV. 15
Book and puzzle sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline.events.mylibrary.digital
NOV. 20
Fiber arts meetups: For knitters, crocheters, felters and more ages 16 and older, 6-7:30 p.m., Warren Public Library - Burnette Branch, 23345 Van Dyke Ave., registration preferred, (586) 353-0579, warrenlibrary.net
NOV. 23
‘Across the Sea’ concert: Performance by Warren Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, season continues Jan. 29, March 1 and 22, and May 17, (586) 754-2950, warrensymphonyorchestra.com
NOV. 29
Craft and vendor show: Also food and drinks, 50-50, bake sale and raffle, free admission, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Santa visit from noon-2 p.m.), Macomb Elks Lodge #2292, 25950 Schoenherr Road in Warren, (586) 873-7188, ksanti01@yahoo.com
DEC. 7
‘A Holiday Frenzy’ concert: Performance by Warren Concert Band and Motor City Chorale, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, season continues with winter concert March 15 and spring concert May 17, warrenconcertband.com
DEC. 13-14
Christmas cookie walk and bake sale: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 14 (also after 8:30 p.m. Mass Dec. 14 if not sold out), plus enter to win one of three professionally decorated Christmas cakes, Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 7266911
ONGOING
To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own event, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.
Warren Tri-County Fine Arts meetings: 5:30-7:30 p.m. every first Tuesday of month (except July and August), Warren Community Center, 5460 Arden Ave., (586) 484-5035 or 586-795-5471, warrenartgroup@ gmail.com, warrenfinearts.net
Historical Society of Center Line meetings: 10 a.m. every first Friday of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., (586) 758-8274, centerline. events.mylibrary.digital
La Leche League of Warren meetings: For pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, 6:30-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, Warren Public Library - Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, lllofwarren.weebly.com
Pageturners Book Club: Meets 2-3 p.m. every third Tuesday of month, Center Line Public Library, 7345 Weingartz St., centerline.gov/436/pageturners-book-club
Senior activities: Cards, chair exercising, puzzles and more, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Fitzgerald Recreation Center, 4355 E. Nine Mile Road in Warren, (586) 759-0920
PAWS to Read: All ages can tell stories to therapy dog, 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Public Library -
Civic Center inside Warren City Hall, 1 City Square, (586) 751-0770, warrenlibrary.net
MI Options Medicare Assistance Program: Get free unbiased counseling during enrollment period (ends Dec. 7), one-on-one appointments available by phone, virtually or in person, (248) 262-0545, find locations at ageways.org/calendar
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less: Virtual 15-week program presented by AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services and led by registered dietitian nutritionist, free for first-time participants ages 60 and older, register at (833) 262-2200 or wellnessprograms@ageways. org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops
Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday of month, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/support-groups
Wild Lights: Nighttime strolls include 500-plus displays and millions of LEDs, music, Santa photos, seasonal drinks, eats and more, select times and dates Nov. 22-Jan. 4, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, detroitzoo.org/events/wild-lights
Permanent full-time Utility Worker position, $48,484 - $64,230 annually (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and a good driving record. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on employment.
The JATC for the Pipefitters, Steamfitters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning December 1st, 2025, through December 20th, 2025 ONLINE ONLY! Please visit our website at https://www.pipefitters636tc.org
- Qualifications necessary for an applicant to be considered are: 1. Must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Complete the application on our website at https://www.pipefitters636tc.org
At which time you must: a. Provide a valid driver’s license. b. Provide a H.S diploma or high school equivalency (GED) certificate or transcripts. c. There is a $100.00 testing fee that will be collected when submitting your application online. You MUST schedule a test at this time for your application to be accepted. This is a drug free Program. An individual tentatively selected for entrance into the Program after testing and interview will be required to submit to a drug test, which will include testing for marijuana. The Pipefitting Industry Training Center is located at 636 Executive Drive in Troy, MI between John R. and Dequindre north of E. 14 mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 No resumes please. For more information please contact our web site at: https://www.pipefitters636tc.org
FreeEstimates,CallNow! NOWHIRING! 586-859-1104 Decks/Patios
586-944-8898
AA4DABLEROOFING Hurry&SaveBig-$$$! FALL-SPECIALS Upto30%-Off!!! Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs 30yrs-exp.CC'saccepted 586-822-5100
CustomDeck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, DecksRemoved, Composite,Treated &CedarMaterials, CustomRailingMaterials, CustomFence Installation. 586-260-5218 Electrical 586-755-3636 Dr.Electric
Father&Son MasterElectricians
All-Residential-Wiring, ChangeFuseBoxto CircuitBreakerPanel, Troubleshooting,Backup GeneratorTransfer Switch,License#6109094 SenDisc.V/MC/Lic./Ins.
CASTLEELECTRIC 586-634-1152 (directcellphone#) Panelupgrades, generators,hottubs, EVCharger, 220lines.ALLSERVICE Licensed&Insured Dependable,quality work! License#-6111359
MASTER ELECTRICIAN JIM
586-582-9320 (Cell) Over30YearsExp. NewInstallationWork Repairs Troubleshooting ElectricalUpgrades CodeCorrections
PREPARE forpoweroutagestodaywithaGeneracHomeStandbyGenerator.Actnowtoreceivea FREE5-Yearwarranty withqualifyingpurchase. Call1-855-773-8191 todaytoscheduleafree quote.It'snotjustagenerator.It'sapowermove. Gutters
GUTTERS &WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOMMICOLI 313-656-9402
Handyman Services 586-524-1552
John'sHandyman Services Nojobtoosmall. Plumbing,electrical, painting,appliances, HVAC&more. 35-yrsexperience. Free-estimates. 10%-SeniorDiscount
3Sons HandymanService 586-888-9031 (Call/Text) Electrical,Plumbing, HVAC,Minor/Major Repairs,AnySizeJob FreeEstimates 10%Discount Handyman Services
HANDYMANJOE LicensedPlumber, VinylPlankFloor, Paint,BasicElectric Repair,Bathroom Remodel,andMore! Lic#8112407 586-823-9744
Hauling & Waste Removal
***AAA HAULING*** JUNKREMOVAL Wehaulitall!Demolition Big&Small,Residential/ Commercial,Rubber WheelDumpsters-10,15, 20-Yards,Clean-outs, ConstructionMaterial, Small-Moving,Appliances,Furniture&More! Free-Est.Sen/Mil/Disc. 586-360-0681 ucallwehauljunk.com
BURLYGUYS JUNKREMOVAL removesANYTHING! Appliances,furniture, basementcleanouts, hoardersallwelcome! CallorText 248-224-2188 Home Improvement
STYLELINE REMODELING COMPLETE,QUALITY, CustomKitchenand BathroomRemodeling, Framing/FinishCarpentry, ReferencesAvailable SeniorDiscounts, Licensed/Insured Call586-354-7549
586-610-1209
PaintingInterior/Exterior RemodelingKitchens, Bathrooms,Finish Basement,Tiles,Drywall, Repairs,Remove Wallpaper,Repairingand StainingDecks,Power washing.Free-Estimates.
ALLINONE DETROITLLC. Licensed/Insured Contractor HomeRepairs/Updating OfAllKinds. HandymanServices, ServicingTri-County Area,SeniorDiscounts. 586-420-0036
TREBOR HANDYMANLLC. SoffitandFasciaRepairs, DeckStaining/Sealing, Interior/ExteriorPainting, Sheds/Foundations, PressureWashing, Insulation,Sealing, 10%off,Free-Estimates. 586-354-4910
Home Repairs
EXTERIOR REPAIRSLLC. Since1999 GUTTERCLEANING LEAFGUARDS Roofing,Siding, Gutter,Repair.Reliable Ask,WeMightDoIt! FREEESTIMATES 248-242-1511
Landscaping & Water Gardens
DOLL'S
LANDSCAPING
FALLCLEAN-UPS! Shrub&Tree-Trimming, Planting,Removal.Mulch, SodInstallation,Pavers, Garden/RetainerWalls, PorchSteps,Raise Backyards/DrainTiles, Powerwashing/Sealing, Seeding,DebrisRemoval 586-634-0033
Lawn Maintenance 2025Fall
586-260-5218 Commercial/Residential *SnowRemoval *FullSaltingServices *FullLandscaping/Design *FallClean-up &DebrisRemoval *Aerating&Thatching. brighthorizonservices.biz
586-489-9226
DON'S LAWNSERVICE -LawnCutting -Bush&Tree Trimming -LeafClean-up -GutterCleaning -SnowRemoval Since1979!
ACORN LANDSCAPING
586-770-5030 WeeklyLawnCutting ShrubTrimming andRemovals, JapaneseMaples, AndWeepingTrees. FallClean-ups FreeEstimates 586-770-5030
Painting ANYONE'S PAINTER Interior/ExteriorPainting Commerical/Residential PressureWashing, DrywallRepairs, DeckStaining, FreeEstimates,Insured. Call586-921-3654 Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER Sewer&DrainService. Remodeling,Repairs, NewInstallations. FreeEstimates SeniorRates. 35+yrsexp.CallPaul 248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852
Plumbing APEX PLUMBERSCORP 586-210-0903 35-YearsExp.Seniors/ Military/Multi-TaskDisc. Free-Est.•DrainCleaning •PlumbingRepairs/ Fixtures•SumpPumps/ WaterHeaters.Lic/Ins. apexplumbers corporation.com Lic#8111771
Restoration/Insurance Projects, Wallpaper Removal/Carpentry, 30-yrsLicensed, BBBA+ SeniorDisc/FreeEst. 586.899.3555(Cell) 248.566.6460(Office)
586-792-3117
PETE'SPAINTING FALLSPECIALS! 10%OFF Specializing inVacantHomes, Great-Rooms,Deck Staining&WoodenFence Repair,Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. SeniorDiscount, Free-Estimates,Insured.
(586)229-4267
AmericanPainting FallSpecials!!! Residential/Commercial •Interior/25YearsExp. •PowerWashing •Insurance•Drywall •PlasterRepair •DeckRepairs•Cleanouts•HomeRepairs •SeniorDiscounts
PEAKPAINTING Custom-Painting, Commercial/Residential, Interior/Exterior. Drywall-Repair,Paper Removal,Carpentry. *WillBeatAnyOther ReasonableEstimate! 35yrsexp.Sen.Disc.Ins. CC-Accepted/References. 586-722-8381
2BROTHERS PAINTING CompleteInterior/Exterior WoodRepair, Powerwash, Free-Estimates CallFrank 248-303-5897 ReferencesAvailable
(586)795-8122
ChrisCronin Painting& StainingInc. Professionalquality. Interior-exterior. Power-washing, decksealing.Insured, References.Free-Est. MC/VI/DC/AXaccepted.
ANDERSON Painting&Carpentry CompleteInterior/Exterior Services.Plaster/Drywall &WaterDamageRepairs. Wood-Staining.Wallpaper Removal.Kitchen/Cabinet Refinishing,Insured/References.Free-Estimates 586-354-3032 248-974-4012
586.524.6752 ANDY'SPLUMBING 33+YearsExp.Lic/Ins. CallUsToday ForAllYour PlumbingNeeds!! ServingThe Tri-County-Area 10%/Senior/Military/ Discounts Lic#-8004254
586-757-4715 AABSOLUTE PLUMBING FamilyOwned Since1990 CompletePlumbing Repairs Sewer/DrainCleaning SeniorDiscounts, Licensed/Insured Lic#-8216443
WATERWORK Plumbing.com
License#8003885
Services CONSUMER Cellularthesamereliable,nationwidecoverageasthe largestcarriers.Nolongtermcontract,nohidden feesandactivationisfree. Allplansfeatureunlimitedtalkandtext,starting atjust$20/month.For moreinformation,call 1-866-306-6243
EAPLUMBING ANDDRAIN FullServicePlumbing. DrainCleaning,Sump Pumps,WaterHeaters, Leaks,Disposals, CameraInspections, BackflowTesting andMore. 586-477-7777 License#803020312 GREATLAKE PLUMBING LicensedPlumber Re-piping,WaterHeaters, DrainCleaning,Plumbing Repairs,GasLines. SprinklerBackflow Testing,FastFriendly Service,Lic#8112407 586-823-9744
SILVERSMITHROOF MAINTENANCE $225•MinorShingle ReplacementSpecial $88*GutterCleaning Residential/Commercial WeAcceptAll MajorCreditCards Over30-yrsexp. FamilyOwned 248-707-4851 MICHAELNORTON BUILDERSINC. BuildingValueEveryday 586-436-9600 Licensed/Insured Since1965 Servicing-Roofing, Siding,Basement, Bathroom,Kitchen Remodeling,Decks& AllYourHome ImprovementNeeds. ROOFREPAIRS Affordable,fast,and dependable.Licensed andinsured,30-yrexp. Referencesavailable. CallJohn 586-873-2147 www.jcmodernization.com Tree Service BERGBROS.LLC. “FullyInsured, HighlyReferred.” SeniorDiscounts Tree-Removal,Stump Grinding,Tree-Trimming, Hedging,Shaping, Emergency-Service Residential/Commercial Free-Estimates (586)262-3060
DAVE'STREE&SHRUB 30%-FALLSPECIAL Insured,Emergency StormDamage, Large-TreeRemovals, Leaves,Gutter-Cleaning, Trimming,Stump-Grinding,Season-Firewood (100acord)30YrsExp. (586)216-0904 davestreeandshrub.com ELITETREE SERVICE "Bringing30yearsof experiencetoyourdoor!" Treetrimming, removals&stump grinding.Insured&FREE estimateswithfairprices! FirewoodForSale 586-756-0757
Driver hits cyclist
GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 36-year-old Grosse Pointe City man was arrested after he reportedly hit a cyclist in the area of Kercheval Avenue and Washington Road at 5 p.m. Oct. 17. Police said the driver didn’t have a valid license. The cyclist sustained minor injuries during the crash. The suspect was cited and then released, a police report states.
Man leaves without paying for massage
GROSSE POINTE FARMS — A 31-year-old Detroit man was facing possible charges after reportedly booking a massage at a business in the 18000 block of Mack Avenue Oct. 16 and then leaving without paying the $50 he owed for his massage. The suspect is said in a police report to have exited the business quickly and was last seen walking westbound on Mack Avenue. Police said they know who the suspect is because he booked the massage under his own name.
Intoxicated driver flees crash scene
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police who responded to a crash scene in the 2200 block of Hollywood Avenue at midnight Oct. 24 said that the driver involved in the crash fled as they arrived. Officers followed the driver, who they said eventually stopped in the area of Ridgemont Road and Harper Avenue in Harper Woods. According to a police report, the driver — a 36-year-old St. Clair Shores woman — smelled of alcohol, had glassy and bloodshot eyes, and had difficulty speaking and explaining what happened, leading police to believe she was intoxicated. Police said the driver was “belligerent and difficult” with them and admitted having had “a little” to drink that evening at a club. She refused to take any field sobriety tests — including a preliminary breath test — so she was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol and a warrant was obtained to have her blood drawn at a local hospital to determine her blood alcohol content. Police said the driver remained belligerent during her visit to the hospital, being “combative” with hospital and security staff.
Another larceny from Ram truck reported
GROSSE POINTE PARK — In what has been a string of similar larcenies throughout the Grosse Pointes, an unknown person is said in a police report to have removed the infotainment system from a 2024 Ram pickup truck while it was parked in a driveway in the 600 block of Middlesex Road between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Oct. 17. The infotainment system is valued at $1,000, police said.
Wheel and tire theft reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:33 a.m. on Oct. 17, a theft of wheels and tires was reported in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road.
The victim, a 56-year-old woman, stated she parked her vehicle in the apartment parking lot the previous afternoon. She went out that morning at around 6:50 a.m. to place items in her vehicle and noticed it was leaning. Closer inspection revealed all four of her tires and rims were taken off and the vehicle now sat on cinder blocks. The vehicle was locked and showed no sign of entry. At the time, the victim didn’t know how much it would cost to replace them.
Retail fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:20 a.m. on Oct. 17, a case of retail fraud was reported in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.
An officer responded to a retail fraud in progress and was told a man was seen stuffing liquor bottles in his pants. The officer and a sergeant went to the bathroom where the man was last seen and heard inside. The man exited the bathroom where the officer told him to raise his hands and place them on the wall. Two liquor bottles were found in his drawstring backpack. The man was homeless and arrested for retail fraud.
He was taken into custody without incident. The stolen booze was valued at around $22.13.
Truck stolen from apartment complex
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer from Shelby Township was dispatched to the 45000 block of Spring Lane, the Spring Hill Apartments, near West Utica and Ryan roads, for a stolen vehicle at 1:34 a.m. Oct. 24. The officer met with the owner of the vehicle, who stated he last saw the car parked in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The owner stated he still had both sets of keys for the vehicle, a silver 2016 Ram pickup truck. The vehicle was entered into a police database as stolen. Detectives were investigating.
ID theft reported
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A woman came into the Shelby Township Police Department to make an identity theft report at 1:37 p.m. Oct. 23. She had received a letter in the mail from Wells Fargo advising that a new account had been opened in her deceased husband’s name. The woman completed a credit check and found that there were several attempts at ID theft using her deceased husband’s Social Security number. The report was documented and the woman did not want any police action.
Domestic assault investigated
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to the 45000 block of Utica Green West, near Mound and West Utica roads, for a domestic assault at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 18. The caller advised dispatch that his girlfriend had assaulted him before leaving the apartment. The caller said the woman slapped him at a bar in Royal Oak, according to police. After the man asked the woman to come to his apartment so she could get some belongings back, the man said the woman walked up to him again and slapped him across the face, scratched his neck and ripped his shirt. The officers on the scene attempted to make contact and have the woman return to the scene, but she refused to come back. The case was being reviewed for charges by the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Discarded Jeep
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 11 at around 6:10 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the area of Hidden Meadows Drive and 21 Mile Road for an unoccupied Jeep in the road.
The owners of the Jeep, a 38-year-old woman and 43-year-old man living in the 22200 block of Woodlake Drive, had left the car in their driveway with the doors unlocked and keys inside.
Camera footage from the neighborhood shows the Jeep with a black SUV at around 1:45 a.m. that morning. The driver of the Jeep was seen exiting it and entering the SUV before leaving.
The Jeep owners indicated they wished to press charges.
Stolen Ford
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 9 at around 6:40 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with a 38-year-old Macomb Township man about his stolen car.
The man told deputies that he parked his Ford SUV outside of his home in the 17600 block of Hilldale Drive the prior evening, leaving a set of keys in the car. The car was noticed missing in the morning.
Security camera footage showed two people gaining access to the car overnight and driving away. Trackers on the car placed it in the 1500 block of Wayburn Street in Detroit.
Stolen Jeep
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — While following up on a report of a suspicious person checking door handles on cars at around 3:40 a.m. on Oct. 9, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spotted speeding vehicles traveling west along 21 Mile Road toward Interstate 94.
PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS HOSTS WEDDING GARAGE SALE NOV. 16
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site will host its next wedding garage sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 16. The sale will give couples the opportunity to resell décor from their special day while offering shoppers the chance to find unique wedding items at a fraction of retail cost.
ZOO
Jeep Wagoneer, by visiting the owner’s residence in the 48500 block of Park Place Drive. The owner, a 33-year-old Macomb Township man, said his wife last drove the Wagoneer and left keys in the car. Another Jeep at the residence appeared to have been rummaged through.
Tracking information from the Wagoneer indicated it was out of gas in the 19300 block of Hershey Street in Detroit.
Theft from trailer MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 8 at around 1:15 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 20100 block of 23 Mile Road for a larceny report.
Deputies spoke with a 53-year-old Macomb Township man who found his trailer’s lock cut and several items — a Honda generator, Yamaha ATV, some tools and a toolbox — were stolen. The man said he would like to press charges if a suspect is identified.
Misplaced mail
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 7 at around 10:50 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies spoke with an 84-year-old Macomb Township man about a misplaced letter. The man’s son received a letter from the Secretary of State on Oct. 6 for a commercial driver’s license for a 43-year-old Macomb Township man. The 84-year-old gave the letter to deputies, who brought it to the 43-year-old’s home.
Loose dog MOUNT CLEMENS — On Oct. 16 at around midnight,
Damaged door HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 14 at
1:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 37900 block of Townhall Street to investigate a suspicious circumstances report. Deputies spoke with a 67-year-old Harrison Township woman who said she found the front door to the home damaged and unsecured. Deputies noted damage to the door molding and a broken latch. There were no suspects at press time.
by
Couples who were married at the Packard Proving Grounds may participate at no cost. All other couples will pay a $25 fee for a selling space. These are not traditional vendors, but couples reselling items from their own celebrations — everything from table décor and signage to large mirrors, arches and floral arrangements.
“This event gives our couples more than just a way to pass along their décor,” Packard Proving Grounds Executive Director Mary Anne Demo said in a press release. “It’s also an opportunity to connect with other Packard couples and share experiences — what worked well, which vendors they used, or advice they’d offer for planning a wedding at our site.”
The sale is open to the public, with $1 admission for shoppers. For more information, visit PackardProvingGrounds. org/NovemberWeddingGarageSale.
UTICA/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 22, state Rep. Ron Robinson, R-Utica, introduced a resolution in the Michigan House of Representatives to commemorate the Detroit Red Wings on their 100th season in the National Hockey League.
“For a century, the Detroit Red Wings have been a proud part of Michigan’s identity,” Robinson said in a press release. “Their legacy of hard work, determination, and perseverance reflects the values we hold, not just in Detroit, but across every corner of our state.”
The franchise was founded in 1926 and has evolved from the Detroit Cougars to the Red Wings. The resolution highlights Red Wings
FIBER FROLIC
milestones like the team’s 11 Stanley Cup championships as well as more than 3,000 total wins and more than 1,000 players who have worn the winged wheel. It also honors the team’s charitable contributions through the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, which has supported youth programs and community initiatives across Michigan.
“The Red Wings represent more than just championships,” Robinson said in a press release. “They represent community, tradition, and pride in where we come from. Generations of Michiganders have grown up watching this team and wearing that Winged Wheel with pride. Their story is part of our story.”
Hunter
Photos
Erin Sanchez