Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor and Warren Mayor Lori Stone present a signed agreement between the two cities April 16 at the Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy in Sterling Heights.
BELOW: Stone and Taylor signed a $500,000 agreement April 16 between their cities, aimed at growing the defense industry in the area.
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Police Department is making an effort to better respond to individuals with different disabilities.
In an April 17 press release, the department announced the launch of its special needs registry, a voluntary and confidential tool designed to help officers better respond to individuals with disabilities, medical conditions or unique behavioral needs during emergency situations.
BY BRIAN WELLS bwells@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — The mayors of the two largest cities in Macomb County have signed an agreement aimed at growing the defense industry, an industry officials referred to as a national asset.
Mayors Lori Stone, of Warren, and Michael Taylor, of Sterling Heights, signed a
$500,000 agreement April 16 between their cities.
The initiative is being called the Arsenal Alliance. It aims to build on the strong defense industry already present in Macomb County by driving development, job creation and retention.
Taylor said the agreement is a partnership between the two cities that will make one of
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“Too often, misunderstandings in crisis situations have tragic consequences,” Interim Police Chief Ken Pappas said in a statement.
The initiative is aimed at equipping officers with information believed to provide safer, more compassionate and appropriate responses when interacting with vulnerable community members, the press release states.
It will also allow families and caregivers to share details such as communication preferences, sensory sensitivities, de-esca-
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BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — For more than 10 years, Kim Walton served as the animal control officer for Sterling Heights, Warren and Eastpointe. She enforced animal welfare laws, taught the public about pet safety and found homes for strays at the shelter.
She retired in 2023. Since then, she’s continued to put her wildlife expertise to good use. Whether it’s squirrels in the attic, birds in the chimney, or the live trap removal of groundhogs, skunks and rats causing mischief in the yard, her goal is to relocate each animal without harming it, and then ensure they thrive in their new environment.
“I always enjoyed the wildlife calls at animal control — things like a squirrel running around someone’s house, a raccoon in a fireplace. I was always fascinated by nondomestic animals,” Walton said. “I loved what I did as an animal control officer and knew I was making a difference. But I think it took a toll on me mentally over the years. I was very passionate and had a hard time turning it off. I thought about work constantly: the shelter animals that needed to be placed, the court hearings, the abuse cases.”
In 2021, two years before she retired, she started to refocus. She came up with the concept of Compassionate Critter Removal, a venture she found invigorating.
“I wanted to provide a humane option for critter removal,” Walton said.
She had already seen so much as an animal control officer. In her previous role, she would regularly receive calls from distressed residents in each town.
“They’d range from injured wildlife to found baby squir-
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METRO DETROIT — Andrew Dore and Andy Colohan were ready to shop on Record Store Day April 12.
The Madison Heights residents stood in line outside Solo Records in Royal Oak with about 40 other music collectors before the store opened, hoping to find a few titles to be released only on Record Store Day.
“I’m looking for the Jerry Garcia Band re-release and the Prince record,” said Dore, 26. “They also put out non-Record-Store-Day records. It’s fun to see what gems they have. I lean toward jam bands. This is the record store I go to the most.” Colohan, 26, was in search of Joey Valence & Brae. Even if he didn’t find it, “I’m just here to have fun,” the hip-hop and jazz music fan said. “Coming out early is always fun to get the exclusives and all the new Record Store Day picks.”
Record Store Day, launched internationally in 2007, gives employees and customers a day to celebrate the culture of the independent record
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store. Artists, even bands no longer together, release new music or re-release material previously not available. Many record shops in metro Detroit participated and some held give-a-ways and discounts. Post Malone was this year’s ambassador.
Record Store Day wasn’t on Mark Iacobelli’s radar, but his 19-year-old daughter Emilina, at college in Grand Rapids, asked if he could get a copy of Kelsea Ballerini’s “The First Time: 10 Year Anniversary Edition.” She struck out when she tried to find the country’s singer album, one of the most in-demand releases on Record Store Day. Iacobell, 50, of Macomb Township, said that if he couldn’t find it, he’d pick up something from Taylor Swift.
Solo Records owner Heath Craig welcomed customers at 9:30 a.m.
“It’s the busiest day of the year and it’s the most fun,” Craig said. “We’re happy to share in our love of music.”
The line for Record Store Day at Ferndale’s Found Sound stretched down Nine Mile Road, ending near Pops for Italian restaurant just before the record store opened
get the spot, he’d camped out around midnight. Jackson came for Lil Uzi Vert’s threerecord set, the Thompson Twins’ “Into the Gap: Live!” and the “Wicked” soundtrack. Jackson has over 200 records.
“I’ve been doing it for over two years now,” Jackson said. “Last year, I went to Dearborn Music in Farmington. This is my first year here.”
Lynae Peres, of Ferndale, who’s taken part in the event for three or four years, camped out with folding chairs and blankets around 7 a.m. Peres was waiting to add Swift’s “Fortnight” single and Gracie Abram’s “Live from Radio City Music Hall” to a collection that numbers at least 100.
“It’s not as big as it’s been and it’s not as small as it’s been,” said Ray Hayosh, manager of Found Sound. “It’s somewhere in between.”
He predicted the “Wicked” soundtrack, Charli XCX’s “Guess” single with Billie Eilish and Post Malone’s tribute to Nirvana
would sell well.
“Those are definitely the ones we’ve got the most calls about,” Hayosh said. “Usually, there’s one in particular that everybody seems to want and that’s not the case this year.”
Davion Jackson, who hails from Detroit’s westside, was first in line. In order to
Ken Bernard, from Royal Oak, who got in line just before 10 a.m., came for Joni Mitchell’s “Live 1976” and George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass.” This is his fifth year attending the event. He’s been collecting records since he was 11 years old and his first was a Jackson 5 record. The following year, he rode his bike to the now-defunct Korvette’s to pick up Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.” He currently has about 400 records and CDs in his collection.
“The line is really long today. It’s huge!” Bernard said. “I think I’ve gotten in line
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MACOMB COUNTY — Huron Academy students Marila Benyamin, Mikayla Jeffreys and Michaella Julia Oh won third place in the Macomb County video competition “Knocking Violence Out of My School.” The students will split a $500 prize.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with “A Brighter Michigan,” held the competition in an effort to empower students to address threats, violence, weapons and bullying within their peer groups.
The Macomb County Prosecutor’s Juvenile Unit selected this year’s winners.
“The quality of the submissions was very impressive, and the winners should be commended for their creativity and hard work,” Macomb County Prosecutor’s Juvenile Unit Chief Tonya Goetz said in a prepared statement.
UTICA — Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke Ave., is hosting a “Family Feud” event at 5 p.m. May 3 to benefit the Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) program. “Family Feud” will feature a live version of the popular game show, a silent auction and strolling food. Tickets are $10 each. Half of the proceeds will benefit IVC.
IVC, headquartered in Roseville, provides support to older and disabled adults who are struggling to remain safe and independent in their own homes. IVC works throughout Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties to recruit, support and train volunteers who share their time and skills with neighbors in need. For tickets or to donate silent auction items, visit ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551.
STERLING HEIGHTS — The Buy Nothing groups of Sterling Heights will have a giveaway event at noon May 3 at the library, 40255 Dodge Park Road.
METRO DETROIT — The American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help them distribute information for its Sound the Alarm program from April 26 through May 17.
Sound the Alarm is a fire safety education drive in which the Red Cross promotes its installation of free smoke alarms, which are provided year-round. Go to soundthealarm.org/michigan for more information.
Volunteers will be present to give away a variety of housewares. The general public is welcome to come and take what they would like and learn more about Buy Nothing groups in their area.
Participants must register in advance to attend the event from noon to 1 p.m., as there is limited capacity. According to organizers, attendees will have to wait in line to enter even when registered in advance. Walk-ins are welcome from 1-2 p.m. To register, call (586) 446-2665 or visit sterlingheights.gov and scroll down to the library page.
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the biggest industries in Macomb County even stronger.
The two cities are natural partners, being that they’re so similar and share a border, he said.
“It’s long past time that we collaborate on more issues like this for the benefit of our people and for the betterment, really, of the nation,” he said.
The agreement, Taylor said, will take funding from Sterling Heights and Warren to create a joint venture to support the contractors that are already there while also helping to find new government contracts through the Department of Defense.
“This is not a competition,” Taylor said. “We’re working for the betterment of the entire region.
Stone said the partnership is meant to show a strong commitment to defense and is meant to be celebrated. It continues to build
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lation techniques and emergency contacts directly to first responders.
Sterling Heights Police Lt. Craig Cole, who oversees the program, said the goal of it is to strengthen the relationship between police and the community.
“We’ve had strong support from local organizations that serve individuals with autism, dementia, epilepsy and other conditions, and we’re grateful to be working together to make this program accessible and impactful,” he said in a statement.
The registry is also expected to improve
Sterling Heights
Mayor Michael Taylor speaks at an event April 16 at the Defense Corridor Center for Collaboration and Synergy in Sterling Heights.
Photo by Brian Wells
on a legacy started before World War II, she said.
“Our region has long been known as the Arsenal of Democracy, a title earned through the determination, ingenuity and industrial power that helped win World War II,” she said. “This legacy continues today.”
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, who also spoke at the event, said the defense industry in the county isn’t just a regional asset, but a national asset.
“We are making things here that protect those who protect us,” he said.
Taylor said the timing of the agreement is good because of the current state of the national economy.
“The global economic situation right now is chaotic,” Taylor said. “The national economy is chaotic, so this is the best time for us to be undertaking an initiative like this. To put a statement out and say Macomb County, Sterling Heights and Warren, we’re important, we matter.”
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emergency response, interagency collaboration and collaboration with area schools, the press release states, adding, “It also gives peace of mind to families, especially those who care for individuals who are prone to wandering or who are non-verbal.”
In a statement, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said the registry is a reminder that public safety must be personalized.
“Sterling Heights is a city for everyone,” he said.
Families and caregivers who are interested in registering can do so at sterlingheights.gov/specialneedsregistry.
Call Staff Writer Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637.
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rels, raccoons, rabbits, groundhogs — sometimes in people’s homes,” Walton said. “That gave me a chance to familiarize myself with various types of wildlife, to learn their behaviors. I was also able to form contacts with local wildlife rehabbers that I still use today.
“What you see really depends on the time of year. Each species has a baby season, and that’s when problems arise,” she said. “For example, raccoons typically start having babies in March. Around this time, they’re desperate to find nesting places, and the most common places they get into are uncapped chimneys, fireplaces and attics. We also get them under homes, down in crawl spaces. It’s common for them to go undetected prior to the babies making noise.”
To that end, many issues can be avoided with a bit of due diligence.
“I often tell people to do a monthly inspection of their home,” Walton said. “Always check for missing or compromised chimney caps, missing soffit pieces, falling shingles, paw prints on down spouts and digging near the house. Always cut back any trees touching the roof — once critters have
a segue to the roof, trouble starts.”
Sometimes the calls are especially urgent.
“I get a few ‘911’ calls, like one last year
in Grosse Pointe where a man woke up with a raccoon in his bed. He was able to confine it in a closet until we could arrive,” Walton said. “We also get situations where animals
are injured, sick or stuck in something like a fence or car engine.
“Being able to confine the animal is al-
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Starting at 3PM, Sunday, May 25: Enjoy a stirring Patriotic Concert by the renowned Birmingham Concert Band.
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ways best, but if you’re not able to do that or aren’t comfortable with that, keep an eye on it — that way when someone gets there, they can locate it,” Walton said. “It’s important to remember these are wild animals that can carry disease. But they’re usually just as scared as us and want nothing to do with us.”
She described Compassionate Critter Removal as something of an “odd niche.”
“I oftentimes feel guilty for having to relocate the animals. I try and combat that by relocating them to the most ideal area for each species. We relocate them to properties where we drop off food multiple times a week. This provides a good source while they settle into a new area,” Walton said.
“The cages are wrapped in tarps to help the animal feel safe and less exposed. This also helps shelter them from the elements,” she said. “I use specific bait for each species. If it’s hot, we have water crocs that get attached to cages and provide hydrating bait. If it’s cold, I put a towel in the traps so the animals can warm up.
“But I still feel guilty having to relocate them,” she said. “The reality is us humans are taking away all their homes and land. On top of that, you have people ground feeding them, which draws unwanted critters into residential spaces, and that creates an overabundance of animals. I just have to remind myself that I’m doing necessary work. The goal is to remove the animals as
humanely and compassionately as possible.”
Among the many kindred spirits Walton has worked with over the years is Julie Tirony, cofounder of the no-kill rescue Animal House of South East Michigan.
“What I admired most about Kim as an animal control officer is how for her, it wasn’t just a job; she made a point of networking to get animals out of the holding space they had in Sterling Heights. The shelter there is very small, with only a certain amount of time before they’re transferred to the county where they might be put down,” Tirony said. “She compiled a list of rescues over the years and would ‘spread the love,’ as I called it — going down the line, asking if a rescue can take two cats here or there, and if they couldn’t, maybe the next rescue could. She’d do this to save them all.
“Not all animal control officers are like that. Even the ones who care get compassion fatigue, where they feel exhausted from caring so much, and they might not put in the same effort,” she said. “It’s not an easy way to do the job. But Kim believes in doing whatever she can to help.”
Walton said those interested in a career helping animals should follow their passion.
“I think there’s a growing interest — people see animals very differently than 20, 30 years ago. They see their emotions, and they have empathy,” Walton said. “So whether you want to advocate for them in animal control, help at a rescue or become a veterinarian, the animals need you.”
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earlier in previous years. I was sitting at Java Hut, just relaxing and thinking, ‘Oh, I should really get in line.’ I think it might’ve doubled while I was sitting there.”
‘Both Joe and I love music’
Some music fans went to great lengths to track down the music they love, including a crowd that camped out overnight outside Village Vinyl in Sterling Heights. When the store opened Saturday morning, at least 200 people were lined up around the strip mall.
“Everybody was super cool. Everybody was bonding and making new friends,” Village Vinyl owner John Lehl said. “It’s kind of cool to see people sitting together.”
Lehl said pop star Swift was the top seller of the day. Other popular female artists were Abrams, Eilish and Charli XCX. Many customers also bought Post Malone’s “Tribute to Nirvana,” Wallows, Oasis and the “Wicked” soundtrack, which had a “very limited” release.
As music from Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, Club Nouveau and Billy Paul played through the speakers, the store remained
busy throughout the day. Macomb Township resident Rick Paulus, 57, stopped in to pick up Mark Morton’s “Without the Pain.”
“He’s the guitar player from Lamb of God, and this is a country album he did,” Paulus said. “I’ve heard a little bit of it, and it sounds good.”
Paulus himself plays guitar in a local band called the Violators, set to play May 3 at Roger’s Roost in Sterling Heights. He likes the idea of Record Store Day, although that’s not the only time he picks up music at Village Vinyl. About a month ago he traded in some of his collection to help pay for the first Badlands album, featuring guitarist Jake E. Lee.
Over at Blast in the Past, owners Jacquie and Joe Pellegrino welcomed a steady stream of music fans and even set up a sidewalk sale in front of the store.
“The first 10-12 girls were looking for Taylor Swift. They were happy,” Jacquie said. “We had Post Malone. That was a pretty popular one.”
“We sold almost all of the Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks today,” Joe said. “We have people coming in for Dolly Parton.”
“Both Joe and I love music. That’s been our passion for years. We’ve made a lot of friends through the years. We like all types of music, rock ‘n’ roll, jazz,” Jacquie said. “Joe
has built up a very good, strong clientele. The Beatles go very well for us. Pink Floyd is a good seller, the Rolling Stones. We sell a lot of jazz and blues.”
Joe began doing record shows on and off in the 1970s.
“When I lost my job in ’87, I took my hobby and turned it into a business,” Joe said.
In the early 1990s, when vinyl was being phased out, Joe bought a lot of those records from the now-closed Harmony House Records and Tapes chain “for less than a
dime apiece.” They sold well at record shows.
“People want to have something they can relate to,” he said of vinyl. “When you pick up an album, you read about all the people and the producers.”
This was the second year Blast in the Past participated in Record Store Day. Not only does the Roseville business have vinyl, CDs, laser discs and 8-tracks, its shelves are filled with all kinds of memorabilia, including dolls, lunch boxes and Funko Pops. Blast in the Past will celebrate 30 years in business next February.
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Monroe resident Traci Longenbarger has been breaking barriers for women in the trades for a decade now, working as a female carpenter.
Longenbarger is a business agent for the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights, a union that represents 14,000 carpenters and millwrights across Michigan. She also serves as a part-time instructor for the International Code Council’s Contractor/Trades examination program, and is a career correction specialist, which grants her the opportunity to speak at career fairs and schools.
She is also a Sisters in the Brotherhood point of contact, which is a mentoring group for women in carpentry.
Having gone from Dundee, Michigan, to Hawaii right out of high school, to South Dakota and then back to Metro Detroit, Longenbarger worked a variety of jobs, from carpet cleaning to corrections in the sheriff’s department, to a 10-year career in security.
After she was let go from her security position, Longenbarger started over again at age 34.
“We had a shift in management. I got fired. So here I am, 30-something years old, 10 years I worked in that field. I was devastated,” she explained.
After a year of struggling to make ends meet, an encounter with her dad’s neighbor led her to find a new passion.
“I went and visited my parents back in Dundee. My dad does what old guys do, and they work out in their yard, and they talk to their neighbors,” Longenbarger said. “I went home that day and my dad’s like, ‘Hey, you should go talk to the neighbor.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t know who your neighbors are anymore. I’m not going to go talk to some stranger. No.’ He’s like, ‘No, you’re going to go talk to this guy.’”
Longenbarger’s dad introduced her to his neighbor who was in the MRCC union, and the rest is history for her.
She explained that it was difficult when she first started out and that it was a hard field to break into because it was predominantly male.
“It was hard in the beginning. I would call places to try to get hired. They would say no because I’m a woman; I’m
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Krystin Whitford, D.M.D., credits her longtime colleague Dr. Frank Ru no for guiding her development over the past eight years—support she now extends to others. “It’s important to encourage the next generation,” she said.
Dr. Whitford always knew she wanted to be a dentist, and that early decision led to a steady career. After years as an associate, she is now part owner of the practice.
“Having a career and family was always important to me and I knew I needed an identity outside of my home, “ Dr Whitford said. “I made the decision as a mom to always be present at home for my family and as a doctor to be present at the o ce for my patients.”
A member of several professional dental organizations, she has completed extensive training in implant placement, sleep apnea and Botox.
Ilissa Schutzbach, D.D.S., who has joined the practice, echoed that sentiment. “Science was always my favorite subject, so combining the fact that I’m a detail-oriented perfectionist with a desire to help people made dentistry my perfect career choice,” she said. e practice provides a full range of dental services, from routine care and pediatric dentistry to implants, root canals and sleep apnea treatment. Dr. Whitford and Dr. Schutzbach are passionate about using advanced technology—including digital X-rays, 3D imaging and same-day crowns—to deliver e cient, high-quality care.
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BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Not all gardens need to be grown in the ground.
According to Lindsey Kerr, the Wayne County consumer horticulture educator for Michigan State University Extension, container gardening is a great option for those who want to enjoy gardening without the need to dig holes in their backyards or for aspiring gardeners who do not have backyards at all.
“Container gardening is great for people who live in smaller spaces, maybe in a condo or an apartment,” Kerr said. “But even homeowners that have maybe a deck or a patio, container gardening can be great because you might not have to bend over as much.”
Kerr advised beginner container gardeners to keep an eye out for keywords like “patio,” “baby,” “bush” or “dwarf” when purchasing fruits and vegetables.
“If you want to grow squash in a pot, then you would want a dwarf or a bush-type squash plant. It’s not going to vine. Squash, like zucchini, can get huge. They bred ones that the plant is smaller, but the produce is the same size,” Kerr said.
She added that, ultimately, one would want a bigger pot, around 18 inches across, for things like tomatoes, because they can grow tall. Wind could cause them to topple over in a smaller pot, and the plant might dry out faster in a smaller pot.
Kerr added that gardeners should also be careful not to put young, small plants in a pot that is too big to avoid rotting. Instead, she encourages container gardeners to start small with a 4- or 6-inch pot and gradually work up to the 18-inch pot as the plant grows.
“I tell people to only plant one tomato plant or one pepper plant or one eggplant in a pot. I don’t think it’s a good idea to put other things in a pot with them. It’s just too much competition,” Kerr said.
MSU Extension Greenhouse and Floriculture Extension Educator Caitlin Splawski, who is based in Oakland County, shared how to ensure success for co-inhabiting plants in a container.
“The rule of thumb is to have a thriller, a filler and a spiller in a container so that you kind of mix and match those different height levels within the container,” Splawski said.
Splawski said a thriller is the center or the tallest plant. The fillers spread out under the thriller to cover the soil, and the spillers trail over the sides of the container.
She shared that a combination of plants in a sunny spot could have a mangave as the thriller, since they have fibrous tissue with a high water-holding capacity, paired with angelonia as the filler and an ornamental oregano as the spiller.
“Those two plants (angelonia and ornamental oregano) are going to use up a little more moisture, which is fine when you’re combining it with one that doesn’t use quite as much moisture, but they can all tolerate full sunshine, and that will make them flower more,” Splawski said.
She added that most plants need attention on a weekly
basis, so tools like self-waterers can help to keep the moisture level consistent, and some pots have water reservoirs to allow the plant to access additional water if needed.
“You can use little tricks like that to kind of help keep those pots maintained, and just knowing your preferences as a gardener is important,” Splawski said.
She explained that gardeners who don’t want to have to worry about checking on their plants so much might prefer plants that require part shade since they can do well with only six hours or less of sun.
She shared an example of some partially shaded plants that could coexist in a container and combine different textures, including alocasia as the thriller, Persian shield as the spiller and euphorbia as a filler.
Splawski encouraged gardeners to combine herbs with flowers, if they’d like, but advised gardeners to be careful when using pesticides on ornamental plants that are combined with edible plants.
“You can combine all sorts of flowers with herbs. You just want to make sure that you know you’re treating them in a way that is going to be safe for you to eat. So, steer clear from putting any pesticides on those containers. If you are someone that uses those chemicals, you’re going to want to keep in mind that you’ve got edible things in the pot,” she said.
Splawski added that gardeners pulling out their containers for the new growth season might be pleasantly surprised to find some perennial herbs that survived the Michigan winter.
“When you are rehabbing your containers for the season, you might have some perennial herbs that can last in those containers for you over the winter. And all you have to do is build in some annuals around them, and it gives you a nice start,” Splawski said.
Both Kerr and Splawski warned Michigan gardeners who have a case of spring fever to hold off on planting just yet, with some exceptions for hearty plants such as kale, lettuce, snap peas and pansies. Otherwise, Kerr said to keep a watchful eye on the weather, and it is usually safe to plant around Memorial Day.
“We can plant those kinds of things in pots and have them outside, and they’ll be OK. If it’s going to get below freezing, then I would just cover those pots. You can cover them with blankets or old towels or bedsheets, and that helps hold in the heat overnight, and then you take those covers off in the morning. But I would wait till late May to plant anything like tomatoes and eggplant and peppers and cucumbers, melons, squash, beans — those things like to be hot,” Kerr said.
Gardeners are encouraged to reach out to the MSU Extension with any questions at www.canr.msu.edu/home_gardening. The MSU Extension gardening hotline, (888) 678-3464, operates from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
“It’s a free resource that Michigan State University Extension provides to everybody in Michigan. So we just want people to know that so we can fulfill our mission of serving the people of Michigan,” Kerr said.
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a liability. It was really hard to get my foot in the door back then,” Longenbarger said.
She said all it took was one “yes” amid all of the “noes” to build the confidence that she needed to break out as a woman in the trades.
When Longenbarger first started out in carpentry 10 years ago, she only had two other women in her apprenticeship program that she rarely saw because their classes were on different days.
“That stigma is still out there, that women shouldn’t be out there in the field doing the work but it’s changing. It has changed so much in 10 years,” Longenbarger said. “Back when I came in, and I’m lucky, I had a few incidences that happened to me, but I held my ground. I knew who I was. I stood up for myself, and I had great guys working around me and saw me for the hard worker I was.”
Now, in her current role, Longenbarger gets to encourage and inspire other women in the trades.
“I get to go to high schools to talk. I get to talk at career fairs, women’s events, anywhere that they give me the opportunity to chat about our facility and our career and our opportunities that we offer,” she said. “I am so more than proud to do that, because the MRCC has given me so much, and I’ve given them as well. It’s a give-and-take relationship, but I get so much out of it.”
Third-year Ferris State University construction management student Paige Sornig always knew that she didn’t want a desk job.
“I like the idea of getting to see the project being built, and helping people, especially with newer buildings,” Sornig said.
As a Rochester Adams High School student, she was granted the opportunity to attend Oakland Schools Technical Campuses during her junior and senior years, where she caught a glimpse at the construction program.
She shared that after touring Ferris State, she was hooked because it was like OSTC “on steroids.”
She said there was some apprehension expressed by some family members and friends when she chose this field.
“My own mom, at first, she seemed kind of against it,” she said. “But I think the more she looked into it, and the more I talked to her about it, she definitely opened up a lot more. And now she even was like, there’s no other job she could see me doing.”
As she heads into her final year at Ferris, she is interested in pursuing entertainment construction, which includes sites like
amusement parks, stadiums and venues.
She added that she also likes the idea of building schools.
“Last year, I built a school in Detroit, and I had a parent come up to me, and they were just crying,” Sornig said. “They were like, ‘Thank you for making the school safer for my kids. I feel so much more comfortable and confident with them going here. It means a lot, and it especially means a lot that you’re a female, because I was telling my daughter, ‘Girls can do anything,’ and she saw you and she was like, ‘Whoa, Mom, look at her.’”
Longenbarger and Sornig encouraged other women to find a trade that they enjoy if they’re interested.
“I like to stress to women coming in, we are a sisterhood, and it is a brotherhood, but sisters coming into this, there’s more than one position. You can work with other women. It doesn’t have to be you versus them, like, it should be us united working together,” Longenbarger said.
For more information about the MRCC, visit hammer9.com.
To find out how to apply for a carpentry apprenticeship, visit buildmifuture.com.
For more information about Ferris State’s construction management program, go www.ferris.edu/CET/construction-man agement.
AM – 3:00 PM
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MAY 1
Community garden grand opening: Also view children’s garden, butterfly conservatory and more, 6-8 p.m., Nelson Park, 2775 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights
MAY 1-3
Community rummage sale: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. May 1-2 and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. May 3, Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 731-7667, rachelle@uticaumc.org
MAY 3
Spring SHINE Day: Community event to assist neighbors in need with property maintenance, 9:30 a.m., meet at First Church Sterling Heights, 39400 Dequindre Road, RSVP to volunteer at cityhall@ sterlingheights.gov or (586) 446-2476
MAY 4
Ewok & Run: 5K benefits Teacher’s Pet (pairs at-risk youth with hard-to-adopt shelter dogs to teach kids character traits), 9 a.m., River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, teacherspetmi.org/ ewok-and-run
‘Star Wars’-themed concert: Macomb Symphony Orchestra performs on “May the Fourth Be With You” day during 50th anniversary season, 3 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 286-2222, macombcenter. com, read about MSO at candgnews.com
All Mopar Car Show and Swap Meet: Free event presented by North Oakland Mopar Muscle, food and beverages for purchase, held rain or shine, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (awards at 2 p.m.), Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www.north oaklandmoparmuscle.com
MAY 5
SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Michigan Seniors, led by Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office,10:30 a.m., Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 469-5642, heather. esposito@macombgov.org, www.macombgov.org/ departments/prosecutors-office/senior-scams
MAY 5, 8 & 10
‘Hairspray’ auditions: Presented by RWB Theatre Company, open casting for ages 8 and older, 6:30-9 p.m. May 5 and 8, and 10 a.m.-noon May 10, callbacks at 1 p.m. May 10, Anita’s Elite Dance Studio, 37360 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, visit www.onthestage.tickets/rwb-theatre-company-llc for rehearsal and performance dates
3.1-mile race/walk at 10 a.m., Parkway Christian School, 14000 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights (enter off Schoenherr Road), runsignup.com
MAY 10-11
Utica Antiques Market: Browse thousands of items from approximately 100 dealers from around country, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 10 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11, Knights of Columbus Grounds, 11541 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, also held July 12-13 and Sept. 6-7, (586) 254-3495, uticaantiques.com
MAY 11
Spring concert: Hear Warren Concert Band with local honor band students on Mother’s Day, 3 p.m., Warren Woods Middle School, 13400 12 Mile Road, warrenconcertband.com
MAY 22
Medicare 101 seminar: Presented by Medicare Learning Services, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, also held June 26, registration required, (586) 465-0588
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Upton House Museum tours: Visit 1860s Michigan Historical Landmark, 1-4 p.m. every Wednesday and second Sunday of month, 40433 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2495, sterlingheights. gov/789/upton-house-museum
Widowed Friends dancing: Doors at 6 p.m. and music from 7-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane in Sterling Heights, RSVP to Liz at (586) 801-4536, widowedfriends.com
Book clubs: Meetups for teens, early birds, those who want to snack and chat, others who want to discuss books they own, and new book and movie discussions, Sterling Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2665, sterlingheights.gov/2136/library
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MAY 10
Mother’s Day 5K: 1-mile fun run at 9:30 a.m. and
Elizabeth Vincent was a young lawyer 11 years ago — in practice for just a few years, doing estate planning for clients — when the unthinkable happened during an accident over the Fourth of July weekend.
Enjoying the holiday weekend with her ancé in anticipation of their upcoming wedding, she decided to ride with him on the family ATV. Wearing a helmet ended up being a lifesaving decision as they never made it to their destination and Vincent sustained injuries that would result in her spending her wedding and the months that followed in a wheelchair while recovering from her injuries.
ose memories aside, Vincent re ects about what could have made a bad situation much worse, without her own estate plan in place.
“I was in a position where if I didn’t have a powers of attorney in place, it could have potentially been an ugly battle over control of my assets” she said. “It made me personally realize how important it is to have that done, even in my late 20s.”
rough her own practice, the Vincent
Law O ce, Vincent specializes in comprehensive and custom estate planning. at includes not only helping her clients avoid probate court but also making sure they have the critical documents at the ready during their lifetimes.
“It’s about making sure a trusted person, whether it’s a family member or a friend, gets my clients the help they need while they’re alive, and making sure their voice is heard and honored when they cannot speak for themselves or after they’re gone,” Vincent said. “I always tell people, don’t be me. Don’t put it o and think you won’t need it for decades. I’m proof that is very much not always the case. You never know what’s going to happen tomorrow.”
Estate planning, including nancial powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, last wills and testaments, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, Medicaid trusts, and special needs planning are among the services she o ers. Additionally, she assists small business owners with establishing and maintaining their businesses through proper documentation.
“I look at a client’s whole personal picture with no judgement to help make sure their needs are met.”
e Vincent Law O ce is located at 13854 Lakeside Circle, Suite 206, in Sterling Heights. For more information or to set up a consultation, call (586) 2291992 or go to vincentlawo ce.com.
Northern Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Monday of month, Leo’s Coney Island, 33577 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, (248) 828-7481, samcrowl@comcast.net
United Shore Professional Baseball League: Select Thursdays-Sundays May 16-Sept. 6, Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road in Utica, (248) 601-2400, uspbl.com
Health workshops: For hypertension, diabetes, pre-diabetes and more, 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
Macomb County Quilt Guild meetings: Fellowship at 6 p.m. and meetings at 7 p.m. every first Monday of month September-June (second Monday if holiday), Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Ave. in Clinton Township, macombcountyquiltguild.org
Mount Clemens Farmers Market: Opens 7 a.m. May 3 and runs Saturdays until November, City Park & Ride Lot, 141 N. River Road, mcfarmersmarket@gmail.com, (586) 493-7600, mountclemensfarmersmarket.com
Shelby Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays May 17-Oct. 18, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 739-4800, packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket, read story at candgnews.com
Feeding Time: Learn about and see what animals eat, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/events
Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Also for grandparents and siblings, meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, (248) 953-5970, bpmacombleader@gmail.com
Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month (doors at 6:30 p.m.), Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com
Art exhibit: See works by graduating Oakland University graphic design and studio art students, on display noon-5 p.m. daily (except Mondays) until May 11, Oakland University Art Gallery (room 208 in Wilson Hall), 371 Wilson Blvd. in Rochester, ouartgallery.org
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