5/28/25 St. Clair Shores Sentinel

MAN RECOGNIZES VETERANS

THROUGH DISPLAY 4A

Shores City Council briefed on budget

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

The St. Clair Shores City Council listened to a budget hearing on April 28. This is the layout of the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 they will be asked to consider and approve with or without changes in the weeks to come.

Councilman Chris Vitale was excused for the meeting.

According to the full budget packet on the city’s website, the city manager’s recommended general fund budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 is $47,398,760 and the recommended expenditures are $47,000,003.98. City Manager Dustin Lent said they expect the fund balance to increase $224,198.

Recently, John Walters took over the position of finance director and Lent said he hit the ground running.

The city will not look for any full-time staff in the coming fiscal year. At the time of the meeting, they were in negotiations for three contracts with patrol officers, police commanders and firefighters with an expected 5% increase in salaries.

“So that’s actually what’s in the budget for payroll is a 5% increase for police, fire and command,” Lent said.

The St. Clair Shores Police Department was represented at the hearing by Deputy Police Chief Matt McAllister and Sgt. Heather Campbell. McAllister

See BUDGET on page 22A

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

Junefest is coming back to St. Clair Shores from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 7.

This event started around 30 years ago and features a variety of vendors and activities. There will be a petting zoo, a clown, a craft fair, a DJ, live dance

Downtown St. Clair Shores to host Junefest

performances and more. Businesses will also have sidewalk sales.

Gloria Kinne, owner of Circare and a member of Junefest Committee, said it is a way for the merchants association to show its appreciation to the community. She said it also gets people to check out the downtown district. Kinne said they still get

See JUNEFEST on page 9A

Nine Mile lane changes approved

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

At its meeting on May 5, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved restriping on Nine Mile Road in a 6-0 vote.

Councilman Chris Vitale was excused for the meeting.

With the help of the Macomb County Department of Roads, the city was able to come up with a plan to restripe Nine Mile at Greater Mack Avenue.

Community Development and Inspections Director Denise Pike presented the item to council and said Councilman John Caron and Mayor Pro Tem Dave Rubello were the “impetus” for the project. They met with the county to create the plans, and they originally wanted to have a delayed signal at the intersection.

“Staff of (Macomb County Department of Roads) presented an alternate traffic pattern that would reduce the number of lanes traveling west on 9 Mile Road to one, and utilize the second westbound lane as a left turn lane from Jefferson to just west of (Cavalier) Drive,” items attached to the agenda stated. “The two eastbound lanes would remain the same.”

Pike said the intersection has posed a concern for a long time.

“It is a scary intersection or can be a scary intersection and Macomb County has suggested that this might be a way to alleviate some of the ambiguity about whether or not a car is turning left or going straight,” Pike said.

Beyond Cavalier Drive, the roads would remerge. The process would require restriping the

Melvindale man allegedly plotted mass shooting at TACOM

BY NICK POWERS npowers@candgnews.com

WARREN — A former Michigan Army National Guard member from Melvindale is accused of planning a mass shooting, which was set for May 13, at the U.S. Army’s TankAutomotive & Armaments Command in Warren.

Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, planned to carry out the attack for the terrorist organization Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), according to a May 14 press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan.

“ISIS is a brutal terrorist organization which seeks to kill Americans,” said U.S. Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr. in the release. “Helping ISIS or any other terrorist organization prepare or carry out acts of violence is not only a reprehensible crime — it is a threat to our entire nation and way of life. Our office will not tolerate such crimes or threats, and we will use the full weight of the law against anyone who engages in terrorism.”

See TACOM on page 16A

Man charged in alleged sexual assault of 15-year-old girl

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Detroit man has been charged

in the alleged sexual assault of a teenage girl at Lake St. Clair Metropark on May 10.

According to a press release from the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, Abdulnasar Muthana Abdullah Muthana was

charged with criminal sexual assault in the fourth degree (force or coercion). The victim was a 15-year-old girl, according to the release.

Photo provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office

The criminal complaint sworn to in federal court on May 13 includes this screenshot image, which investigators said shows Ammar AbdulmajidMohamed Said, 19, in front of an ISIS flag.

MEET JIM JANKOWY MAN RECOGNIZES VETERANS THROUGH DISPLAY

BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com

One local man recognizes veterans through a beautiful display every year hoping to educate the public and help veterans feel recognized.

Jim Jankowy, a St. Clair Shores resident, decorates his front lawn in honor of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day weekend. Parts of his collection include a praying solider, the American flag, wooden rifles and much more. The flag comes from a friend of his who died. He said he puts it on the front wall of his house.

Jankowy is a veteran, and his father was a World War II veteran who served in the armed forces for four and a half years. When Jankowy and his brother were in high school, they registered for the draft.

“So when we got out of high school, we had exactly seven days before we left the country and did our time in the service,” Jankowy said. “He (his father) said, ‘It’s one of the things that you’re definitely going to do and there’s not going to be a problem on it, because if I can spend four and a half years of my life defending this country, you guys can go ahead and spend a little bit of time doing it also.”

Jankowy and his brother were able to pick the job they had in the United States Army.

“I chose armor, and my brother chose infantry recon,” Jankowy said. “It kind of worked out real good. We never

See VETERANS on page 26A

Photo by Liz Carnegie Veteran and St. Clair Shores resident Jim Jankowy decorates his yard with a display honoring veterans on special occasions.

Congratulations, Mr. Miller

WARREN — With a career spanning about 30 years, Warren Mott High School Band Director Erik Miller — or as I knew him as Mr. Miller — touched the lives of countless students. It’s why around 30 alumni with varying backgrounds, degrees, families and career choices all came together to honor him in an alumni band.

Over the course of a month and a couple weeks, we practiced three pieces of music all with a connection to Miller and even a new piece written with Miller in mind. At the first practice, my nerves were on end. Admittedly, I was scared — scared of how we’d all react to seeing each other once again, some of us with a decade or more since we sat as students. But as soon as we got started, it’s like we never left in the first place. We made jokes, practiced the music and helped each other out with some of the musical language we may have forgotten.

From a young age, I knew I wanted to follow my sister’s footsteps and participate in band. In fifth grade, I picked up a flute lent to me by my cousin and started my journey. No matter how hard it got in school, I always reminded myself that high school band was the end goal. I stared in awe at the students

ALYSSA OCHSS

aochss@candgnews.com

in their maroon marching uniforms with matching yellow and white capes knowing that someday I, too, would stand there. Most of all, I heard stories from my sister about how great Miller was and all the fun they had while under his direction.

James McLennan, a former student, said he had an older brother who was in the band program and that’s where he met Miller. McLennan said Miller always gave him the nickname “Eager McBeaver” since he’s always excited to participate in things. McLennan has learned a lot from him.

“He’s very unique. There’s really nobody like him,” McLennan said. “I’ve known a lot of music teachers, and nobody is quite like him.”

McLennan said the idea of an alumni band was thrown around for several years and that two years ago they put the plans See BAND on page 10A

NEWS & NOTES

Blessing of the Fleet set for June 7

The 67th Annual Blessing of the Fleet will be held at 10 a.m. on June 7 at the Watermark Bar & Grille located on 24420 Jefferson Avenue.

The event received a proclamation from Mayor Kip Walby and the City Council at the meeting on May 19. John MacKay, Jefferson Yacht Club commodore, received the proclamation for the club and said the event is open to the public.

Also in attendance will be Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, which will usher the fleet into the lake for a commemorative service for those lost.

WATERFRONT ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE HOSTS CLEANUP

The St. Clair Shores Waterfront Environmental Committee hosted its annual Nautical Coast Cleanup on May 18.

Volunteers young and old came out to help clean up beaches at local St. Clair Shores parks. Different groups went to Blossom Heath Park and Veterans Memorial Park along Jefferson Avenue.

LIBRARY HAS NEW HOURS OF OPERATION

At its meeting on May 19, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved, in a 6-0 vote, new operational hours for the St. Clair Shores Public Library on the condition that they revisit the hours after scheduled construction is done.

Library Director Stephanie Fair presented the item and stated the new operational hours will have

the library close at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday after a series of analyses done by the previous director and current staff. They had over two years worth of data and it showed the amount of staff exceeded the amount of patrons during the extra hour.

Councilwoman Candice Rusie said she understands the reallocation for staff leading up to the

library remodeling project. She asked if the Library Board would be open to revisiting the hours later to see if it could use those hours to be open for a short time on a weekend during the summer.

Fair said she thinks the board would be willing to look at the suggestion. The suggested hours are slated to start on June 2.

Photo by Alyssa Ochss

Photos by Liz Carnegie

Photo by Liz Carnegie

Money Works, Not Money Worries

A home equity loan or line of credit gives you fexible access to the funds you need—whether you’re covering unexpected expenses, tackling home improvements, or strengthening your fnancial security. With the value in your home working for you, you can move forward with confdence.

7.99%

of

‡ Stated APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is accurate as of 04/01/2025. Check with the bank for rates, terms, and restrictions; rates subject to change without notice. Home Equity Loan requires application and qualification criteria be met. All Home Equity Loans are subject to credit and property approval. Advertised rate is based on qualifying credit conditions and requires a First State Bank checking account and debit card. Not all applicants may qualify. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Fixed Closed Home Equity Maximum Loan to Value is 75%.Minimum line amount is $10,000. Stated APRs are only available if at least $10,000 of the line commitment represents new loan commitment amount not currently established with First State Bank, and automatic payment from a First State Bank checking account is maintained; other APRs available if either of these conditions are not met. Stop by our Mack Branch — 23600 Greater Mack, at 9 Mile Road — today to get started, or visit us online at fsb.bank/promotions

† Stated APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is accurate as of 04/01/2025. Check with the bank for rates, terms, and restrictions; rates subject to change without notice. Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) requires application and qualification criteria be met. All HELOCs are subject to credit and property approval. Promotional ofer includes the waiver of application and associated processing fees. An $85.00 annual fee will be assessed after the 12 month introductory period. Advertised rate is based on qualifying credit conditions and requires a First State Bank checking account and debit card. Not all applicants may qualify. Property insurance required. Flood insurance may be required. Minimum line amount is $10,000. Stated APRs are only available if at least $10,000 of the line commitment represents new loan commitment amount not currently established with First State Bank, and automatic payment from a First State Bank checking account is maintained; other APRs available if either of these conditions are not met. Introductory 6.49% APR is fixed for the first 12 months. Thereafter, the APR will adjust monthly based on the Wall Street Journal prime rate. The minimum rate floor after the first 12 months will be Prime + 0.50%. Maximum APR is 18.00%.

Junefest

people who say they never knew some of the businesses were there when they come to the area for Junefest.

“It’s very different to get out of your car and walk up and down the street and that’s what we love to see and encourage,” Kinne said.

Angela Washington, owner of Rondo Real Estate and a member of the Junefest Committee, said yoga will be available for people to participate in at 10:30 a.m.

The members of the Junefest Committee are Washington, Kinne, Gina FugaFazzolori, Meela Stevens and Sasha Murphy. Fuga-Fazzolori and Washington joined the committee last year and Stevens joined this year. They all said it’s been a good experience.

“Anything I feel that brings people into the city and fun events are always a good experience,” Washington said.

Kinne said she’s excited to see how the miniature golf course will go over with the patrons.

Most activities are free, but there are a few things that cost a little money. Tickets

are $1 each or six tickets for $5. The train rides, inflatables, face painter and the mini golf course will take tickets.

“It’s basically anything you want to do other than the train is one ticket,” Kinne said. There will be no charges for anything else.

Kinne wants to thank the sponsors this year and said the event is completely self-

funded through those sponsors and the businesses in the downtown.

It does not precede a social district. Junefest is family-friendly and does not allow alcohol up and down the street though the bars and restaurants will be open. Downtown St. Clair Shores is located on Greater Mack between Nine Mile Road and Cavalier Drive.

from page 5A

into motion. This process included commissioning a song for Miller to commemorate his final year as a teacher at Warren Mott. It proved a challenge since McLennan and a select few others didn’t want Miller to know and the number of alumni participating in the concert was still up in the air. The piece was written by Andrew David Perkins, a composer from Michigan who had worked with Miller before.

The alumni band played at the Warren Mott band program’s spring concert on May 14. Our names were listed in the program as well as the year we graduated. It’s scary to think the last time I walked Warren Mott’s halls as a student was 10 years ago. Time certainly seems to speed up once you become an adult with bills and responsibilities my high school brain could barely grasp.

Miller didn’t know about the alumni band until McLennan told him, and Miller called it incredible.

“I think what it tells me is that you and others that have been a part of this program still have that connection and I think that’s what’s special to me,” Miller said. “It’s like

See BAND on page 14A

Photo by Erin Sanchez

With a career spanning around 30 years, Erik Miller, band director at Warren Mott High School, touched the lives of many students.

JUNE 14 & 28

C & G Newspapers staffers recognized with 17 journalism awards

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Seven C & G Newspapers staffers received 17 awards from the Society of Professional Journalists-Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism awards and the Michigan Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.

Nearly 300 awardees were announced by SPJ Detroit at its Excellence in Journalism banquet at the San Marino Club in Troy May 14. The C & G journalists won their awards in the Print Class C division.

Maria Allard, a staff writer for the Eastsider, the Sterling Heights Sentry and the Warren Weekly, won first place in the feature reporting category of the Excellence in Journalism awards for “Behind the Wheel: Camping trails from the dusty roads of the Southwest to the Atlantic City Boardwalk.” Judges commented, “What a pleasure to read. The crazily exact details up high kept me reading to see where they came from. After that, a childhood worth of great stories.” Allard also took home second place in the general reporting category for the story, “Fallen GIs remembered an ocean away.”

“I was so happy to hear that I received two awards from SPJ for stories I loved writing and hoped our readers enjoyed,” Allard said. “I also want to congratulate my coworkers who earned awards. I know how hard we all work here at C & G Newspapers, and it’s nice when others notice that.”

Mike Koury, staff writer for the Woodward Talk, took first place in the consumer/watchdog reporting category for the article,“Ferndale bar lives to see another day.”

Judges said, “Good reporting on the potential loss of a community business with interesting insight on the transfers of liquor licenses.”

Koury also won first place in the open reporting category for “Ferndale voters reject Headlee millage restoration,” with judges commenting, “Solid coverage on an important local taxing issue.”

Koury said it’s “always nice to be recognized.”

“I’m flattered by both awards from SPJ Detroit and I appreciate the continued support and readership from everyone that reads the Woodward Talk,” he said.

Andy Kozlowski, staff writer for the Madison-Park News and Eastsider, won first place in the general reporting category of the Excellence in Journalism awards for the story, “City Hall conference room named after Lindell Ross.” Judges said, “What could have been a routine story about the honoring of a former city council member is transformed into thorough background reporting that sets the stage for the councilman’s reflections on the times.”

Kozlowski said he enjoyed meeting this former councilman from Madison Heights and learning about “how he served the people there by protecting parks and public health.”

“His life story made for great material,” he added.

JULY 12 & 26

AUG. 9 & 23

SEPT. 13 & 27 OCT. 11 & 25

FOOD MUSIC GAMES DANCING

JUNE 14 MAINSTREAM DRIVE High Energy Dance & Songs from Many Eras

JUNE 28

JULY 12

JULY 26

Presented By: Media Sponsor:

Photo by David Meier

C & G Newspapers Staff Writers Maria Allard, Charity Meier, K. Michelle Moran and Dean Vaglia pose with their awards during the Society of Professional Journalists-Detroit Chapter’s Excellence in Journalism awards banquet at the San Marino Club in Troy May 14.

Koury

Kozlowski

Ochss

INJURY?

Rotator Cu

Injuries

Dr. Plomaritis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced fellowship training, including experience treating complex shoulder, knee and sports-related injuries. His orthopedic Surgical experience began as an associate Professor with the orthopedic department at Wayne State University and the unique opportunity to care for several professional and collegiate athletic organizations. Dr. Plomaritis has served as the orthopedic surgeon for Wayne State University for over a decade and has also treated the Detroit Red Wings, the Carolina hurricanes and the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario hockey league.  In addition, he has also served as the orthopedic surgeon and consultant for the U.S. figure skating Association and the U.S. National Strong man competitors.

The unique components of this orthopedic subspecialty practice include a detailed comprehensive examination including stateof-the-art imaging studies which facilitate the most accurate diagnoses, coupled with patient’s specific needs o er the highest potential for favorable outcomes.

Treatment plan includes:

1. Orthopedic subspecialty physiotherapy

2. The use of Biogenic materials to enhance tissue healing

3. Surgical intervention which includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to more extensive procedures

The clinic accepts most insurance plans and o er private pay options, including cases related to automobile accidents and workers’ compensation.

Dr. Steven T. Plomaritis

FOOD PANTRIES, LUNCH PROGRAMS HELP FILL SUMMERTIME MEAL GAPS

BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — As the school year ends and the second year of the Michigan School Meals program nears completion, C & G Newspapers looked across metro Detroit to see what food programs are available to bridge the food insecurity gap during the summer.

The Michigan School Meals program provides free breakfasts and lunches to all students from pre-K to 12th grade during the school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education’s website. Without this program, what will students do for meals?

Among the programs that fill this void are the United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Meet Up and Eat Up, several programs at Forgotten Harvest, and local food pantries, including one offered through Heritage Church, in Sterling Heights.

Meet Up and Eat Up

Meet Up and Eat Up is a food program offered throughout the state. It provides free meals for children 18 and younger or anyone with a disability 26 and under, according to Madelyne Wright, assistant director of nutri-

tion services for the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, which facilitates the program in Pontiac.

The program does not mandate enrollment, specific documentation, or eligibility requirements.

“This eliminates the burden of administrative paperwork,” said Wright.

The idea is to begin the Meet Up and Eat Up program as soon as the kids are out of school.

“So the kids don’t have any gaps in nutritional support,” Wright said.

This year, the Meet Up and Eat Up program through OLHSA is slated to begin June 16. Food trucks will visit apartment complexes, schools and day camps.

The need keeps growing in the community, according to Wright.

“We keep breaking records,” she said. “Last summer, 2024, we served about 50,000 meals between mid-June until late-August. The summer before that (2023), we served 40,000 meals.”

“We get a massive turnout for food,” Wright added.

Meet Up and Eat Up works to meet the demands of the community.

See MEALS on page 19A

Band

from page 10A

you didn’t just leave high school and kind of forget everything you did here.”

McLennan is also a music teacher, and he was inspired by Miller to take that career path. Over the years, McLennan looked to Miller for help in his career and was even allowed to direct some of Miller’s classes when he was still learning.

“I graduated high school eight years ago, so I’ve spent more time with him as a peer and a colleague than I did as a student,” McLennan said. “Whether it was me feeling like I didn’t know how to solve some kind of problem with my students or with something at university he would even just open the door and let me come in and work with his kids so I can kind of work out any problem I was having.”

He said nobody else would be willing to do that. He said he and a lot of others wouldn’t have done the alumni band without him.

“A lot of music teachers retire, and people don’t gather like this,” McLennan said.

Miller said the last year has been bittersweet and quite hard in an emotional aspect. Over the course of his career, he said

he’s learned a lot more from students than he ever thought he would and that he has given more of himself. He also said he learned about the administrative side of things and so much more.

“I don’t know, I just learned a lot about myself which probably wouldn’t happen if I wasn’t teaching,” Miller said. When you have siblings who came before you, it’s a given that teachers and even students will compare you to each other. With family members in administration, that’s even more true. I’ve heard it all: “You’re her sister, aren’t you?” Or “Do you do this the same?” Or any other set of comparisons. But Miller didn’t do that. He didn’t compare me to my two sisters or vice versa. See BAND on page 23A

Bubbles

Photo by Erin Sanchez

Alumni of all ages and professions came together to play at a concert to honor Erik Miller, the retiring band director at Warren Mott High School.

Said is charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and distributing information related to a destructive device. Each charge carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, according to the release.

The arrest came from the efforts of two undercover FBI agents who Said attempted to recruit for the attack. The court filing details the prep work for the alleged attack planned for May 13.

“…Said provided assistance to the attack plan he originally devised — one that he believed would result in the death of many American citizens — including operational reconnaissance and surveillance of TACOM, including through the use of an aerial drone; providing ammunition and magazines Said understood would be used during the attack, including ‘armor piercing’ ammunition; training regarding the use of a firearm and construction of Molotov cocktails that Said understood would be used during the course of the attack; and planning, guidance and military expertise with respect to execution of the attack,” the court filing states.

Said was caught planning for the attack, according to the court filing. The undercover agents and Said went to a preselected location near TACOM on May 13, dressed in black clothing, to launch a drone that would provide advance surveillance before the attack.

“The FBI in Michigan is unwavering in our mission to safeguard the American people, particularly our brave service members who risk their lives to defend this nation,” said Cheyvoryea Gibson, special agent in charge of the FBI Detroit Field Office. “In strong partnership with the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force will relentlessly identify, disrupt, and bring to justice anyone who attempts to carry out violent attacks against the United States and its territories.”

Said joined the National Guard in 2022, according to the court filing. He did his basic training at Fort Moore in Georgia and, after completion, reported to the Michigan Army National Guard Taylor Armory. He was discharged around December of last year.

“The arrest of this former Soldier is a sobering reminder of the importance of our counterintelligence efforts to identify and disrupt those who would seek to harm our nation,” Brig. Gen. Rhett R. Cox, the commanding general of Army Counterintelligence Command, said in the release. “I commend the tireless work of our special agents and FBI partners who worked together to investigate and apprehend this individual. We will continue to collaborate with our partners to prevent similar incidents in the future. We urge all Soldiers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to their chain of command, as the safety and security of our Army and our nation depends on our collective efforts to prevent insider threats.”

Call Staff Writer Nick Powers at (586) 498-1059.

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.

Said

Awards

page 11A

Kozlowski also earned second place in the community/local news reporting category for the story “Animal rescue in crisis after its Facebook account is closed.”

“The Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan was at risk of closing after Facebook shut down its network,” Kozlowski said. “Thankfully, a data analyst saw my story and worked with Facebook to get it restored.”

Charity Meier, staff writer for the Farmington Press and the Novi Note, earned first place in the health reporting category for “Novi police officer’s wife spreading awareness after breast cancer diagnosis,” in the Excellence in Journalism awards. Judges commented, “What made this story compelling was the human element. The second paragraph would make a better lead, but overall the voices of the patient, her husband, doctors and the use of data came together to shine light on a less common form of breast cancer. Katie’s and Adam’s courage in telling their story could help others. The writer did a good job of letting them speak.”

“I am thrilled to have been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists for my coverage of a rare form of breast cancer,

which is common among women during childbearing years. I commend Katie McGee for having the courage to share her story with me, as she underwent treatment, to bring awareness to the disease and help other atrisk women,” Meier said.

K. Michelle Moran, staff writer for the Grosse Pointe Times, walked away with seven awards between the two contests. She won two awards in the feature story category of the Better Newspaper Contest — first place for “Exhibition celebrates work of acclaimed longtime artist and art educator,” and third place for “Music producer from Grosse Pointe makes sound decisions as an artist.”

She also took first in the government/education news category for “Teachers, administrators leaving Grosse Pointe schools as contract talks remain unresolved.”

In the Excellence in Journalism awards, Moran took home second and third place in the education reporting category for the stories, “Language teacher brings the world to her students” and “CEO dishes about school food services during visit to North.” Moran also took second place in the feature reporting category for the story,“‘I’m just like every other kid,’ As regional youth ambassador, Grosse Pointe Woods boy raises awareness after own diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes,” and

See AWARDS on page 21A

Restriping

from page 3A

road and signal adjustments, Pike said. The whole process, when it is to occur, would take around a day to complete.

The cost to readjust the signals is $98,968.42.

“This cost would come out of the signal maintenance line item within the streets budget,” items attached to the agenda indicated.

The restriping would cost $20,699.50.

No exact date is set, but Pike expects it to be done in this fiscal year, before it ends on June 30.

There are currently barricades in the area, but Councilwoman Candice Rusie said it is hard to see while turning left off of Cavalier and asked that it be adjusted.

Caron thanked the county and resi-

dents who brought the solutions to the city.

“Councilman Rubello and I, you know, we expressed concerns with how we could just change the directional lighting, and they had safety concerns with what we were proposing, and they came back with this plan,” Caron said.

He also said having a left-hand turn lane will be great for the area.

Rubello said a majority of people on council and with the city staff agreed that the situation was “hazardous,” stating there had been a lot of near misses.

“I’m glad we’re finally able to address the problem and hopefully it helps somebody out and I think it will be good,” Rubello said.

Several council members expressed concerns about properly alerting residents to the new changes to avoid confusion at the intersection.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 4981103.

Images by the city of St. Clair Shores

No exact date is set has been set for the restriping project but officials expect it to be done in this fiscal year, before it ends on June 30.

Meals

“If we go to a mobile site and there are 100 people waiting for food and the vendor only made 50 meals, we’ll come back and serve the rest of the 50 people,” Wright said. “We always make sure to serve everyone.”

Meet Up and Eat Up programs are offered in other communities throughout Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. For a detailed list of locations go to unitedwaysem.org/ resources/meet-up-and-eat-up.

For volunteer opportunities at Meet Up and Eat Up in Pontiac, call (947) 957-4599.

Forgotten Harvest

In 2024, Forgotten Harvest fed 474,637 children, according to Christopher Ivey, marketing and communications director for the nonprofit. As of mid-May, it had fed 358,682 children so far in 2025.

If the trajectory continues, this year’s numbers will surpass last year’s numbers.

The need is increasing, according to Ivey.

“All of the food we rescue is distributed free of charge without any real questions asked,” Ivey said.

They only ask generic questions for the purpose of analytics to determine the organization’s impact on the community, according to Ivey. Those questions include where the persons

served live, where they are coming from and the makeup of their household — children, adults and seniors.

The summer programs include a youth snack program distributed through the Detroit Public Library. There are 12-15 summer pantries that still run throughout the schools and mobile distribution.

“So if the family is in need of food, they can still go back to a location that is familiar to them,” Ivey said.

With 40 pantry partners, Forgotten Harvest runs a subsidized summer lunch program in addition to the Forgotten Harvest Summer Lunch Program where they will do about 100,000 lunches communitywide, according to Ivey. In addition, they are the lunch partners to Metro Youth Day on Belle Isle July 9 where they will do an additional 3,000 lunches.

The lunch programs start June 23 and go through Aug. 29.

Last year there were 29 sites where Forgotten Harvest distributed food throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

“We’re working to expand that list,” Ivey said. “Or at least working to confirm we have that many pantry partners again.”

Forgotten Harvest has a mobility market, which is a food pantry on wheels. It goes to various neighborhoods throughout Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. There is also a truck on their Oak Park Forgotten Harvest campus. Guests are allowed to go in and select what they want.

According to their website, the mobility markets are open Monday through Saturday except for holiday weekends.

For more information about their programs and a schedule of their mobility market, go to forgottenharvest.org/find-food.

Heritage Church

While most food pantries are not open on the weekend, the Heritage Church food pantry is only open on Saturdays.

Drivers pull up and are given a shopping list, where they check off items they want. Volunteers bag the groceries and deliver the groceries to the car.

Although anyone in need can come and get food assistance, they have a program for parents with special needs children.

“Because the child is challenged, they (their parents) are pulled out of their work and they can’t make ends meet,” said Candi James, the pantry manager. “We don’t know who they are, but we have it set up. We will bless them with whatever we have.”

Heritage Church is located at 44625 Schoenherr in Sterling Heights. The pantry is open Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The program started more than a decade ago and has grown as the needs of the community have grown.

CRIME WATCH

Property damage reported on Pleasant Street

At 10:03 a.m. on May 16, a report was made about property damage in the 22000 block of Pleasant Street.

The victim, a 59-year-old woman, stated she got home at around 2:00 p.m. on May 15 and didn’t see any damage to her vehicle. When she went out the next morning, she noticed damage to her vehicle as well as a broken cinderblock on her lawn. The residence next to her had a brick wall divider between the plaza and the victim’s residence and it was possible the block was thrown over the wall. No cameras were found in the area.

Identity theft reported on Nine Mile Road

At 3:55 p.m. on May 14, a report was made about a case of identity theft that occurred in the 22000 block of Nine Mile Road.

The victim, a 60-year-old man, came into the police station stating his identity was stolen. His name was used to file for unemployment in South Carolina. The man had never been to South Carolina or filed for

Charge

from page 3A

unemployment. He was advised to call both the state of Michigan and the state of South Carolina.

Retail fraud reported on Harper Avenue

At 11:09 a.m. on May 17, a report was made about a case of retail fraud that occurred in the 22000 block of Harper Avenue.

The officer spoke to the manager of a business, a 49-year-old woman, who stated two women paid for some items, but not all of the items in their overflowing cart. Among the items stolen were ribeye steaks and bags of shrimp. What they did pay for totaled out to $19.49. The vehicle the women drove was found in Harper Woods.

Larceny reported on Shore Club Drive

At 2:23 p.m. on May 16, an act of larceny was reported in the 1100 block of Shore Club Drive.

The victim, a 32-year-old man, came into the police station and stated he ordered an iPhone that was delivered by FedEx earlier that day. The box was sealed when it was delivered, but when he opened it, the box inside was open, and the iPhone was missing. He contacted the company he ordered from and was reportedly advised to make a police report.

— Alyssa Ochss

City Council Meeting Monday, June 2, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025

7:00 p.m. City Hall, Council Chambers 27600 Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores Scan QR code or visit www.scsmi.net/councilagendas to view agendas online.

Agendas are posted, by the end of business day, two Fridays before each meeting.

Three teenage girls, aged 14 and 15, were reportedly in the park. Muthana allegedly began to harass the girls by making sexual gestures at them. Muthana later reportedly approached the group and proceeded to touch the 15-year-old on her buttocks and allegedly forced his hand into her pants.

“The young girl kicked Muthana in the groin and got away,” the release stated. “Later, the Metro Park Police with the assistance of Macomb County Sheriffs were able to apprehend Muthana.”

The criminal charge is punishable up to two years in jail with mandatory reporting on the state sex offender registry upon conviction, due to the victim’s age.

Muthana was arraigned in the 41B Mount Clemens District Court and had a personal bond set at $50,000.

According to the release, his bail conditions include no contact with the victims or minor children, no entrance to any park where children are present, no weapons and no drugs.

“I commend the bravery of the young victim and survivor of the confrontation. I praise the quick work of law enforcement for apprehending this offender. My office remains dedicated to protecting our children, seeking justice for victims, and holding offenders accountable in a court of law,” Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said in the release.

A probable cause conference is for 9:30 a.m. on May 27 before Judge Sebastian Lucido.

Muthana’s lawyer, Bradley Jason Friedman, said in an email he has not reviewed any police reports or witness statements and cannot comment on the case.

“However my client maintains his innocence, and has every intention of fighting these charges fully in court,” Friedman said in the email.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

Muthana

Awards

from page 17A

third place in the breaking/spot news category for the story, “Gearheads make district history scoring silver medals at international competition.”

“We work so hard on these stories, so it’s always rewarding to be recognized by our peers,” Moran said.

Alyssa Ochss, staff writer for the FraserClinton Township Chronicle, Mount ClemensClinton-Harrison Journal and the St. Clair Shores Sentinel, took home second place in the breaking/spot news category of the Excellence in Journalism awards for the story “Priests move to close St. Germaine despite fundraising,” and fourth place in the community/local news reporting category for “St. Clair Shores leaders respond to double voting allegations.”

Ochss said she’s “happy and honored” to receive the awards.

“I worked hard on the two pieces I turned in and I’m glad they were recognized,” she said.

Dean Vaglia, staff writer for the FraserClinton Township Chronicle, the Macomb Township Chronicle and Mount Clemens-Clinton-Harrison Journal, won second place in the

environment reporting category for “Animals of Metro Detroit.”

“Winning an environmental reporting award for my series on animals surprised me at first, but these stories have inspired more calls, emails and letters from readers than any of my other articles, both with C & G and at other publications. Deer, coyotes and birds in the sky capture the curiosity of Michiganders young and old. By using my position to explore these animals and their place within metro Detroit’s ecosystems, readers are able to have their curiosities satisfied, their worlds expanded and be a better neighbor with the many creatures that also call the region their home,” Vaglia said.

“In a year that began with an explosion and ended with an election, 2024 has been taxing for myself and the C & G newsroom as a whole. Being recognized by the SPJ for my work is a high honor, and I thank the judges for their selections and my peers for pushing me to perform my best,” he added.

The Society of Professional Journalists — originally established on April 17, 1909, as Sigma Delta Chi — is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and promoting high standards of ethical behavior.

The Michigan Press Association was founded in 1868 and promotes the power of print and the public’s right to know.

The department also started participating in the Macomb Elder Justice Alliance, something that is still new to the department.

said they anticipate a minimum of four retirements over the course of the year as well as four promotions. At the time of the meeting, they recently hired two new officers and were in the process of hiring a third.

Lent said they are very fortunate to have hired police officers from other departments with a large amount of experience.

“Most of the people that we’re getting already have three to five years of experience coming by the time they come to us,” Lent said.

“This is a relatively new program for St. Clair Shores and focuses on ending elder abuse, fraud, exploitation and neglect through education, collaboration and advocacy,” McAllister said.

They also began crisis intervention training for patrol officers.

“It’s a four-day training and focuses on understanding mental illness, active listening and de-escalation through communication,” McAllister said.

page 1A See BUDGET on page 25A

Photo by Alyssa Ochss

The St. Clair Shores City Council hosted a budget hearing on April 28.

Band

from page 14A

We were our own individual people, not a trio with the same personalities and set of skills.

Miller said when a new student from a set of siblings joins the program, he has to figure them out first because what works for one sibling may not work for another.

“Even though they may be from the same family, they’re still…they’re different,” Miller said. “I’m always kind of very aware of that. They may be different than the person that was here before them.”

Raven Ross, a former student teacher of Miller’s, said if it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t have her career. She said she couldn’t have done it without Miller. She explained that when she was a student teacher around 10 years ago, she didn’t have a placement. A supervisor called Miller for a favor and told her to go meet him.

“I walked into the band room, and I remember seeing everybody and being nervous, but it worked out,” Ross said. “And so, quite literally, if he didn’t say yes, I would have no idea where I would be.”

Since her days as a student teacher, Ross has helped as a trumpet instructor at Mott and has seen her students grow up.

As I sat on that stage, the lights glaring

down on us and dressed in our best, all the nerves from the first practice melted away. My heart still leapt in my chest looking at the sea of eyes staring at us, but I was ready for the performance to honor a man who meant so much to me and to all of us sitting on stage. Halfway through the last song, I felt tears coming on, but I held it together.

Miller said he wants his students to keep the music in their life.

“First of all, it’s good for the mind. Second of all, it helps to let you see things in the world differently having that connection,” Miller said.

He also said to keep in touch with others.

“I think that’s the beauty, too, of music. It’s a family and I just ask students to keep that going even when they leave here,” Miller said.

Miller had a long and storied career filled with inside jokes, pranks, tears and lessons that will last a lifetime. My band experience was unique and unforgettable with him as my teacher. He pushed me to become better every day, and I enjoyed my time under his direction. Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with different Broadway shows with huge musical numbers and heart wrenching storylines. But my love for music truly started in Mr. Miller’s classroom.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

Home Care One Cares For Those In Need

Home Care One Owner Perry Calisi believes in honesty, integrity, and compassion -- and has offered such quality care through his home care business for the past ffteen years in Grosse Pointe, St. Clair Shores, and Macomb Township in southeastern Michigan.

Home Care One provides assistance for seniors and patients in their homes, and helps with alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, hospital and nursing home sitting, interim care during hospice, physical and mental disability assistance for children and adults, and people recovering from surgery. Services also include full or part-time and 24hour care services, and daily living activities such as meal preparation, running errands, assistance with bathing, house cleaning, doctor visits and more.

as everything becomes more expensive,” he said.

“In my experience, more people have done better living in their home rather than facilities; just by familiarity and independence.”

Perry said he entered the business by hearing that someone needed help.

“I just set up my own business model for what I would want for my own mother,” he said. “I would want someone honest and compassionate in the house.”

Perry wants to increase community awareness about how his company offers these personalized services to keep your loved ones living independently at home. Perry added that he and his staff go further than the next by helping clients stay as independent as possible.

“The public should look at home care as a way of staying independent, and in one’s own home --

Perry said he tries to match his roughly 18 employees’ personality types with patients. “It assures that there is going to be an assimilation of getting along,” he said.

Betty, a client, said she is “really lucky” to have caregivers take really good care of her. “I get all that pampering,” she said smiling. “They’ve been with me ever since. I haven’t been let down for anything.”

Betty’s caregiver, Theresa, said Perry cares about his clients and he cares about his employees as well. “He is good about matching an employee with a client, which is nice,” she said. “We all work together. He cares all the way around... that is him in general.”

For more information call 313-409-0120 or go to http://www.homecareone.net/.

Owner, Perry Calisi with Caregiver Teresa

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

MAY 30

Drive-In Movie Night: See “Inside Out 2” (2024), also Fly Dogs Hot Dogs food truck on site, dusk, Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, get parking passes at Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens Road, (586) 445-5350, facebook.com/st. clairshoresparksandrecreation

MAY 30-JUNE 1

Center Line Independence Festival: Kids zone, food trucks, craft vendors, beer tent, carnival and live bands, also fireworks (May 31) and Cruisin’ 53 parade, car show and cornhole tournament (June 1), see times and locations at centerlinefestival.org and cruisin53.com, read story at candgnews.com

MAY 31

Michigan Vintage Pyrex Swap: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 778-1146

Wine on the Water: Wine, charcuterie, late night pizza and more, 6-9 p.m., Blossom Heath Beach House patio, 24800 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, purchase tickets at Civic Ice Arena, 20000 Stephens Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 445-5350

JUNE 6

Native plant sale: Presented by Yardeners of St. Clair Shores, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum behind St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, scsyardeners@gmail.com, no pre-sales but see availability at eastmichnatives.com

JUNE 8

Comic and toy show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (early bird at 9 a.m.), VFW Bruce Post #1146, 28404 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, also held Aug. 3, Sept. 21 and Oct. 5, keywellcollectables.com, www.facebook.com/ dawnofthecollectors

JUNE 10-14

Eastpointe Cruisin’ Gratiot: Car shows June 10 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 23000 Gratiot Ave., June

11 at First State Bank, 16100 E. Nine Mile, June 12 at Villa Restaurant, 21311 Gratiot Ave., and June 13 at Cloverleaf, 24443 Gratiot Ave., all 4-8 p.m., then official cruise day along M-3 June 14, includes welcome ceremony at 11 a.m. and awards and raffle drawings at 4 p.m., Eastpointe High School, 15501 Couzens Ave., cruisin-gratiot.com

JUNE

17

Bid for Life auction and dinner: Presented by Right to Life of Michigan, items include Treetops Resort golf package, one-week stay at condo in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University football tickets, guest auctioneer George Blaha scheduled, 5:30 p.m., Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road in Fraser, (586) 774-6050, macombrlm@rtl.org, rtl.org/event/bid-for-life-auction-dinner

ONGOING

Downtown Social District: Live music, food trucks, outdoor games and more, 5 p.m.-midnight June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9 and 23, Sept. 13 and 27, and Oct. 11 and 25, Greater Mack Avenue between Nine Mile Road and intersection of Nine Mack and Cavalier drives in St. Clair Shores, see band lineup and more at scsmi.net/social-district, facebook.com/downtownstclairshores

Music on the Lake: Hear Bluewater Kings (high-energy) June 4, Bernadette Kathryn and The Lonely Days Band (country) June 11, Kathleen Murray and The Groove Council (Motown/R&B) June 18, Mainstream Drive (Top 40) June 25, Zang (classic rock) July 9, Rockstar (’80s rock) July 16, Stone Blossom (classic rock) July 23, Captain Fantastic Detroit (Elton John tribute) July 30, Sunset Blvd. (classic rock) Aug. 6 and Family Tradition Band (country) Aug. 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, scsmi.net/307/events

St. Clair Shores Community Chorus: Open rehearsals for ages 14 and older at 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22360 13 Mile Road, scscommunitychorus.org

2025 Farmers Market: Sunday markets from 8 a.m.2 p.m. June 22, July 27, Aug. 24 and Sept. 21, and noon-6 p.m. Oct. 12, Nine Mile and Mack in St. Clair Shores, also Thursday markets from 5-9 p.m. June 12,

July 10 and Aug. 14, Blossom Heath Park, south of 10 Mile Road on Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, see themes and special events at scsmi.net/877/ farmers-market

Lakeside Palette Club of St. Clair Shores: See works by club’s 60 artists during annual spring show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays or by appointment June 13-30, opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 13, Anchor Building at Trader Todd’s Marina, 24030 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, club also holds open studio events from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Clair Shores Adult Education Center inside North Lake High School, 23340 Elmira St., (586) 944-8253, lpcofscs@ gmail.com, lakesidepaletteclub.org

Silent Book Group: Bring own book, for ages 18 and older, socializing at 6:30 p.m. and silent reading at 8 p.m. every third Wednesday of month, St. Clair Shores Public Library, 22500 11 Mile Road, (586) 771-9020, scslibrary.org

Activities for seniors: Crafting, movies, knitting and crocheting, dominoes, euchre, pickleball and more, St. Clair Shores Senior Center for Active Adults, 20100 Stephens Road, (586) 445-0996

St. Gertrude Senior’s Club: Meets 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-2240

Overeaters Anonymous meetings: 10 a.m. Saturdays, St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 E. 13 Mile Road in St. Clair Shores, (586) 293-0814

Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers: Jam sessions for all levels from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, 27801 Jefferson Ave. in St. Clair Shores, (586) 321-9535

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, corewellhealth.org/classes-events/ southeast-michigan

Spotlight on business...

Crank’s Bar & Grill by Crank’s Services

Jef Crank owns and operates one of the largest catering companies in the state, known as Crank’s Catering. Crank’s Catering was established in 1992 by Jef as a young man, using his passion for food and the desire to please people with it. He combined that passion with his creativity and began his quest toward becoming the number one caterer in Southeast Michigan. He catered his frst event cooking in his garage, and eventually moved into the building formerly owned by Penna’s. Over the years, Jef has worked as a Personal Chef to Jack Nicklaus, served thousands of meals daily in the UAW plants, and has catered thousands of events ranging from 25 to 50,000 people. Casual or Black-Tie events, hot dogs or steak & lobster, golf course restaurants, and standalone restaurants – you name it, Jef has done it. Jef has successfully branded Crank’s in households across the tri-county area, as the caterer to call for any event at home, work, or any ofsite location. Restaurants, weddings, showers, funerals, graduation parties, sports banquets, corporate events, and so much more – Crank’s is the one stop shop for any event in people’s lives.

Presently, Crank’s operates Crank’s Bar & Grill at the St. Clair Shores Golf Club, the Arrowhead Grille at Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills, Crank’s Catering in Shelby

Township, and a beautiful banquet facility in Shelby Twp. called Enchantment. Crank’s is also the preferred and/or exclusive caterer at numerous event centers in Michigan.

“We’re going as strong as ever,” Crank said. “I still have the passion and have created a winning team around me to execute all of our endeavors successfully.”

Tat team includes Crank’s son, Jefrey, who is anxious and prepared to take the family businesses into the future. Tree of his daughters and his wife are also involved, along with Crank’s many talented employees who have worked with Jef for more than three decades.

“We have the highest of standards, and our staf knows what the expectations are.” Crank said.

Tat level of service is largely defned by the quality of food and stellar service that Crank’s delivers to customers. Jef strongly believes in providing value to his customers without sacrifcing quality. For example, the restaurants rotate a $12 special every week that can range from sandwiches to a wet burrito with sides. Both restaurants are also known for their various types of hamburgers, including the new Jalapeno Olive burger and the Mushroom burger with zip sauce.

Te hamburgers and sandwiches are made with fresh ingredients every day, including real turkey breast for many of its sandwiches instead of deli cuts. Both restaurants also ofer All Beef Dearborn-brand hot dogs. Crank’s uses as many Michigan made products as possible to support our community. Come on in to one of the Crank restaurants and let the Crank’s crank out your next meal.

Budget

The Police Department anticipates paying off around $53,000 for body-worn and vehicle cameras purchased in 2023 and is looking to purchase 24 new body-worn cameras to fully outfit the department for special events.

The department is also requesting around $400,000 to cover the soft costs for the new police building, Flock Safety camera annual fees and the purchase of two new narcotics vehicles. They are also requesting around $280,000 for four new patrol vehicles through the motor pool capital outlay fund.

The St. Clair Shores Fire Department is requesting a new ambulance which is its big line item this fiscal year. In an email, Fire Chief James Piper said the last ambulance was purchased for around $440,000. He said they are searching for a new one with the same parameters and same expected cost.

As for the city’s committees and commissions, Lent asked that they take a few commissions down to $9,000 and match the Beautification Committee. He stated the committee does a lot of work. According to an email from Lent, two committees

were recommended to be brought down from $9,600 to $9,000 and the rest of the committees and commissions were recommended to be brought up to $9,000, $6,000 or $3,000.

As the 40th District Court building begins to age, 40th District Court Administrator Andrea Strassburg said, they will be seeking repairs and replacement.

“So there is some concentration on that in the capital outlay section,” Strassburg said. “With some HVAC censor replacements, there’s a hot water tank that is aging.”

Cybersecurity is also a main focus.

A common theme through all departments, especially in the Parks and Recreation Department, is an increase in wages for employees.

“Increases will be kept to a minimum; however, our wages need to be attractive enough to both gain new interest but also retain current employees,” Rob Spinazzola, Parks and Recreation Department director, said in an email.

Rubello asked near the beginning of the meeting what effect the wage increases have on the budget. Lent said the wages differ based on union contracts with the city’s police, fire and command staff being a significant portion of the wage increases.

Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.

Servıng St. Clair Shores for 70 Years

Veterans

from page 4A

did see each other, but we do have fond memories of what we did and came home and so forth and so on.”

Jankowy started the display around 18 years ago on Brookdale Street. The street itself runs from Harper Avenue to Jefferson Avenue with a baseball field and a Baptist Church at the end. Jankowy explained how a gentleman from the church complimented him on the display when he walked his dog. The man was happy that he included God in it.

“And I says, ‘Absolutely, I do,’ and that’s why I’m standing here and a lot of other people, and that’s why that soldier is kneeling,” Jankowy said.

Jankowy said he plans to continue the display based on his health.

“It is a little bit of a project putting it together because I take it from the garage, put it out on the front yard and it’s got to, you know, be secured into the ground so the wind don’t blow it over,” Jankowy said.

Jankowy made the rifles himself while other parts of the display have been purchased from different companies in Michigan. He hopes it inspires others to think of veterans and remember them for their service.

Jankowy wears a veteran hat and has participated in the Memorial Day Parade for as long as he can remember. He’s been in the Shores for 55 years.

“And many times as the flag comes by I am there with my family and I have the opportunity to salute the flag, and many times somebody of importance will get out of the jeep or out of a vehicle and walk up and salute me back and give me recognition,” Jankowy said.

Jankowy thinks any veteran who sees it will see a beautiful display that recognizes all of them.

“Because that’s what the whole thing is all about,” Jankowy said. “It’s not just about me or people I know who are deceased.”

Jankowy said people who are veterans will understand the display and he hopes others will learn from it.

“That ‘Gee whiz, you know, I’m here because they did what they said they were going to do,’ and that’s defend the flag and the country,” Jankowy said.

This article is part of an ongoing series recognizing individuals who volunteer or do a lot for the St. Clair Shores community. Do you know someone who should be featured? Email Alyssa Ochss at aochss@candgnews.com or call her at (586) 498-1103.

LAKEVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLS 27575 Harper Ave. St. Clair Shores, MI 48081

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Lakeview Public Schools will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 2025-26 fscal year at a special meeting of the Board of Education beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, to be held at the Wheat Educational Campus, 27575 Harper St. Clair Shores, MI.

Board action on approving the proposed budget is expected to occur on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting which begins at 7:30 p.m., also held at the Wheat Educational Campus. Copies of the proposed budget will be available by appointment for public inspection through contact with the Superintendent’s Offce beginning at 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Please

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Autos Wanted

$1,500 AND UP!

Motorcycles/Mini Bikes For Sale

2006HDFLHTCI OriginalOwner, Stage2, ChromedFrontend, ExcellentCondition, $6,900 248-417-5749

Homes For Sale

HOMESFORRENT

Manyareasandstyles tochoosefrom.Buy withverylittledownand paymentscheaperthan rent!Callforfreelist! HarveyatLeeRealty 586-771-3800

License#6502401322

Legal Notices

IF YOUHADKNEEOR HIPREPLACEMENT

SURGERYandsuffered aninfectionbetween2020 andthepresenttime,you maybeentitledtocompensation.CallAttorney CharlesH.Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter of the estate of Melissa Ann Pierce, Case No. 2025-252368-DE, the executor, Saundra Williams, located at 4818 Summerside Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45244 is hereby giving notice to all creditors of the deceased. All claims against the estate must be presented to the executor, Saundra Williams, or to the Probate Court, Macomb County Court, 40 North Main, 5th foor, Mt. Clemens, MI 48043. 0135-2522

Antiques & Collectibles

BUYING Coins,Sport Cards& Stamps Collections Top$$$,Call 248-471-4451

Garage/Yard Sale

BLOCKSALE

FlorenceStreet Northof11Mile BtwnHarper &Jefferson May30th-June1st, 9am-5pm

CLINTONTOWNSHIP SUB-SALE

June6th-7th,9-4pm, WindmillPointeCondos, BetweenHayes& Garfieldoff17-Mile Tools/Householditems/Vintage/Antiques! NOParkinginFrontof Mailboxes/Driveways!

Miscellaneous For Sale

SAFE Step.NorthAmerica's#1Walk-InTub. Comprehensivelifetime warranty.Top-of-the-line installationandservice. NowfeaturingourFREE showerpackageand $1600Offforalimited time!Calltoday!Financingavailable.CallSafe Step1-855-861-4501

Wanted General

Administrative Positions

1 part-time and 1 full-time available in Grosse Pointe, 9-5, M-F. Will train. Duties include answering phones, billing and posting. Profcient with Microsoft Offce. Multi-tasker with good customer service skills. Immediate openings. $15 - $25 per hour based on experience. Send inquires and resume to: radarsecurity@comcast.net

Experienced Burgular and Fire Alarm Tech Person

Licensed Preferred but not necessary. Immediate openings. Send inquires and resume to radarsecurity@comcast.net

Job Training/Education

Wanted General

Roseville/Warren

Seekingpackagingline operators,forklift,overheadcrane-willtrain, healthbenefits,401k, profit-sharing,roomfor advancement.Applyat: 24417Groesbeck, Warren,or hr@mststeel.com

PIPEFITTER APPRENTICESHIP

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 June 2nd, 2025 through June 20th, 2025 ONLINE ONLY! Please visit our website at 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 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 becollectedwhen 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. ThePipefttingIndustryTrainingCenterislocatedat636ExecutiveDriveinTroy,MIbetween JohnR.andDequindre north of E. 14 mile Road. PH: 248-585-0636 Noresumesplease.

For more information please contact our web site at: www.pipeftters636tc.org.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES WATER & SEWER

DIVISION

UTILITY WORKER

Permanent full-time Utility Worker position, $48,484 - $64,230 annually (40 Hours per week) includes beneft 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, Monday, June 9, 2025. Te 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.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON DEPARTMENT

Permanent part-time Park Maintenance Personnel position, $18.37 - $22.92 hourly (32 hours per week) includes beneft package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination(s) is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance, as well as 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, Monday, June 9, 2025. Te 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.

companionship,and mealpreparation. PleasecontactMichelle. (313)457-9376

BasicBathrooms

Experienceofover 500-bathroomsacross Metro-Detroit, Lookatourworkat: andyscarpentryllc.com 248-376-0988

Lic/Insured/References

Any&allmasonryrepairs. Brick,block,steps, chimneys,porches-tuckpointing,Cementwork, mortar-matching. 25-yrsexperience Free-estimates. References/Insured. 248-252-5331

•Tuckpointing•Brickwork

•ChimneyRepair/Rebuild •ChimneyCaps •CementFlatwork•Steps •PorchRebuild/Porch Caps•CultureStone Senior/MilitaryDiscount Upto20%off! 586-944-8898

Brick Work

586-944-3669

AAABROOKSIDE

Porches,Steps, Chimney's,Tuck-pointing, CulturedStone,PreventativeMaintenance, Concrete,Custom MortarMatching, Free-Estimates,Senior Discounts,37yearsexp.

A-DMASONRYLLC.

AllMasonryWork Bricks,Stones,Pavers, Blocks,Porches, Chimneys.Tuckpointing. 26-yrsexperience Insured,FreeEstimates. 586-873-8210 Filip

Brick Work

CENSODEVELOPMENT

MASONRYINC.

MasonryRepairs, Tuckpointing, ChimneyRepairs, GlassBlock,Brick/Block Repairs,Mailboxes, Brick/CementSteps. FreeEstimates! Alfonso586-419-7818

Carpentry

GOTROT?

RottenWood ReplacementSpecialist AllTypesofWoodRepair Fascia,Soffit&Siding PaintedtoMatch AMGAppliedServices 586-323-0755 www.amgapplied services.com

Carpet Cleaning

CARPET WAVY-n-LOOSE?

WePower Re-stretch and Steam-clean ForOneLowPrice MultipleRoomDiscount CallNow:Craddock's CarpetCare,Inc. 586-754-9222

ALLENCEMENT "TheDrivewayGuy" Established1999 Driveways/Garage Floors/Patios,etc. Licensed/Insured CheckoutAllen CementonFacebook! VernAllen 586-457-1300

810-499-6124 586-781-4868 M&MCEMENT CONTRACTING "AllTypesof ConcreteWork" ExposedAggregate Concrete DrivewaySpecialists Patios/Sidewalks, Lic/Ins.FreeQuotes!

Decks/Patios

COMPLETEDECK MAINTENANCE Our32ndYear! PowerWashing, Repairs,Stain/Paint House/SoftWashing, HousePainting FreeEst./Insured WearetheDeckDoctors! 586-463-9564 marathonpowerwash.com

Electrical

roze cementllc@gmail.com Andre-586-354-7791 cementroze.com

586-219-0335

AirDuct&DryerVent Cleaning,GasFireplace Tune-ups&Repairs, WoodBurningFireplace Cleaning&Repairs, Multi-ServiceDiscounts. Royalextremeclean.com

Cleaning Service

CLEANINGLADY with10-yrexperienceis lookingforwork.Weekly, bi-weekly,monthly Excellentreferences. Flexiblehours. Bonded&insured. 248-890-8830

586-751-5384 NATURAL CLEANING MaketheRightChoice withorganiccleaning! Residential/Licensed Walls/Windows A+BBBrating 5Starsongoogle

Decks/Patios 2025SPECIALS CustomDeck Building/Repair, Power-Washing, DecksRemoved, Composite,Treated &CedarMaterials, CustomRailingMaterials, CustomFence Installation. 586-260-5218

586-755-3636

Dr.Electric AffordablePrices! Father&Son MasterElectricians

Same-Day-Service! All-Residential-Wiring, ChangeFuseBoxto CircuitBreakerPanel, Troubleshooting,Backup GeneratorTransfer Switch,License#6109094 SenDisc.V/MC/Lic./Ins.

CASTLEELECTRIC

586-634-1152

(directcellphone#) Panelupgrades, generators,hottubs, 220lines.ALLSERVICE Licensed&Insured Dependable,quality work! License#-6111359

PREPARE forpoweroutagestodaywithaGeneracHomeStandbyGenerator.Actnowtoreceivea FREE5-Yearwarranty withqualifyingpurchase. Call1-855-773-8191 todaytoscheduleafree quote.It'snotjustagenerator.It'sapowermove.

Fence Service

COPPER

COUNTRYFENCING

SpecializingInAll FencingNeeds. CustomWood/Gates, Chain-link,Vinyl, Aluminum,Steeland Composite.Insured. CallForFreeEstimate 313-828-4062

PLATINUMSERVICES

*FenceInstallation

*Decks*Landscape *TreeRemoval Wecoveryouroutdoor needs.FullyInsured. CALLNOW! 844-ALL-FENCE (844-244-3363) 248-830-3333

SHORES METALWORKS

SeamlessGutters Installed, FreeEstimates. Licensed&Insured. License#2101209190 586-343-2315

Gutters

A.M.G. Gutters&Downspouts.Owneroperated. Seamlessgutter installationandrepair specialist.Builders License#2101202369 www.amgapplied services.com FullyInsured 586-323-0755

*”STEVE'S SEAMLESSGUTTERS” Made&installedonthe spot.5”&6”Gutter Cleaning.Treetrimming, exteriorpainting, powerwashing. 586-778-3393 586-531-2111

GUTTERS &WINDOW CLEANING INSURED TOMMICOLI 313-656-9402

Handyman Services

3Sons HandymanService 586-888-9031 Electrical,Plumbing, HVAC,Minor/Major Repairs,AnySizeJob. FreeEstimates 10%Discount

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN HomeImprovement, Tile,Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath-Remodeling, Plumbing,Electrical, Painting,Hauling,Cleanouts,AnyHomeRepairs, FreeEst.30%Disc. AllMajorCC'sAccepted. 586-822-5100

Handyman Services

AA4DABLE HANDYMAN HomeImprovement, Tile,Hardwood-Floors, Kitchen/Bath-Remodeling, Plumbing,Electrical, Painting,Hauling,Cleanouts,AnyHomeRepairs, FreeEst.30%Disc. AllMajorCC'sAccepted. 586-822-5100

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

Heating & Cooling

HEATMASTERS HEATING&COOLING Springishere! $79.00/ACTune-ups, ACReplacement SpecialsNowThrough EndofMay. Call586-770-3233

586-610-1209

PaintingInterior/Exterior RemodelingKitchens, Bathrooms,Finish Basement,Tiles,Drywall, Repairs,Remove Wallpaper,Repairingand StainingDecks,Power washing.Free-Estimates.

GOLDENBUILT CONSTRUCTION

Additions,Garages, Roofing,Siding,Basements,ConcreteWork, Foundations,Driveways, PorchesandSidewalks. Over40YrsExperience Licensed/Insured 586-948-4764

TREBOR HANDYMANLLC. SoffitandFasciaRepairs, DeckStaining/Sealing, Interior/ExteriorPainting, Sheds/Foundations, PressureWashing, Insulation,Sealing, 10%off,Free-Estimates. 586-354-4910

Since1999 GUTTERCLEANING LEAFGUARDS Roofing,Siding, Gutter,Repair.Reliable Ask,WeMightDoIt! FREEESTIMATES 248-242-1511

Kitchens/ Cabinets/ Countertops

MR.BACKSPLASH

·CUSTOM BACKSPLASHES

·CUSTOMKITCHENS

·COUNTERTOPS

*Granite*Quartz*

·CustomBathrooms

·TILEREPAIRS

*FREEESTIMATES*

586-552-5416

mrbacksplash.com

Landscaping & Water Gardens

ALLTIMATE OUTDOORSERVICES

DrainageSystem Professionals

Big/SmallJobs, Yard-Drainage,Grading, Sod/Seed,Retaining Walls/Walkways/Patios, Senior/Military-Discounts

Credit-Cards-Accepted Free-Estimates 586-719-1202

Landscaping & Water Gardens

DOLL'S LANDSCAPING SPRINGCLEAN-UPS! Shrub&Tree-Trimming, Planting,Removal.Mulch, SodInstallation,Pavers, Garden/RetainerWalls, PorchSteps,Raise Backyards/DrainTiles, Powerwashing/Sealing, Seeding,DebrisRemoval 586-634-0033

SUPREMEOUTDOOR SPECIALISTS

SpringClean-ups, Lawncare,Landscaping, Pavers,Walls,Shrub/Tree Trimming/Removal, Mulching,Power-washing, Sprinklers.FreeEst. 586-727-3924 supremeoutdoor@ gmail.com

Lawn Maintenance

2025SPRING

586-260-5218

Commercial/Residential *Landscaping *Decks *SpringClean-Ups *LawnCutting *LicensedFertilization *Aerating&Thatching VisitFacebook: BrightHorizonServicesInc.

586-489-9226 Donʼs LawnService -LawnCutting -Edging -Aerating -PowerRaking -Bush&TreeTrimming -Sod Since1979!

586-649-8994

D'sLAWNSERVICE

Family-Owned& OperatedFor Over25-Years!

Quality,ReliableGrass Cutting/ShrubTrimming/ Spring/FallClean-ups/ Gutter-Cleaning. Free/Estimates! Senior/Discounts

TerryʼsLawn Service Shrub &Hedge Trimming

586-792-3117

Created

Created

www.printingbypennylane.com ginad@pennylaneprinting.com

www.printingbypennylane.com ginad@pennylaneprinting.com

www.printingbypennylane.com ginad@pennylaneprinting.com

www.printingbypennylane.com ginad@pennylaneprinting.com

PETE'SPAINTING SPRINGSPECIALS! 10%OFF Specializing inVacantHomes, Great-Rooms,Deck Staining&WoodenFence Repair,Interior/Exterior, Residential/Commercial. SeniorDiscount, Free-Estimates,Insured.

(586)229-4267

AmericanPainting •Residential/Commercial •Interior/25YearsExp. •PowerWashing •Insurance•Drywall •PlasterRepair•Cleanouts•HomeRepairs •SeniorDiscounts •Guaranteed-Work.

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

STEVE'SCUSTOM PAINTING

586-350-1717 Since1985 ProfessionalQuality, Neat,MeticulousPrep, Drywall/PlasterRepair, Interior/Exterior, Insured,References, Free-Estimate, 10%SeniorDiscount.

(586)795-8122

ChrisCronin Painting& StainingInc. Professionalquality. Interior-exterior. Power-washing, decksealing.Insured, References.Free-Est. MC/VI/DC/AXaccepted.

Painting

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

ANYONE'S PAINTER

Interior/ExteriorPainting Commerical/Residential PressureWashing, DrywallRepairs, DeckStaining, FreeEstimates,Insured. Call586-921-3654

NEBOPAINTING

ServiceAllYearRound

Interior/Exterior WeMakeIt EasierForYou, AllNeedsAreMet! FreeEstimates Call 248-953-7807

VKPERFECTPAINTING

Interior/Exterior SpecializesinKitchen &Bathroom CabinetPainting. Drywall/Plaster/Repair Free-Est.26YearsExp. CallBill 313-433-9400 586-746-9846 vkperfectpainting.com

Plumbing MASTER PLUMBER

Sewer&DrainService. Remodeling,Repairs, NewInstallations. FreeEstimates SeniorRates. 35+yrsexp.CallPaul 248-904-5822 Lic.#8109852

586.524.6752

ANDY'SPLUMBING

33+YearsExp.Lic/Ins. CallUsToday ForAllYour PlumbingNeeds!! ServingThe Tri-County-Area 10%/Senior/Military/ Discounts Lic#-8004254

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

Plumbing

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 greatlakeplumb.com

WATERWORK

Plumbing.com

•DrainCleaning •SewerCamera •WaterHeaters •SumpPumps •BackflowTesting 248-542-8022 SameDayEmergency ServiceAvailable Reliable/Experienced License#8003885

Powerwashing

AJʼsPRESSURE CLEANING& SEALCOATING

•StampedConcrete(removemilkyorcloudyfilm)

•ExposedAggregate

•BrickPavers(resanding)

Website: ajspressure cleaning.com 586-431-0591

ALLWASHEDUP POWERWASHING

SPRINGSPECIALS!

Weofferpowerwashing& deckstaining.Houses/ awnings/fences/driveways/porches/windows/ gutters/doorsandmore!!

FREE-ESTIMATES

SeniorDiscounts 586-360-0827

Professional Services

CONSUMER Cellularthesamereliable,nationwidecoverageasthe largestcarriers.Nolongtermcontract,nohidden feesandactivationisfree. Allplansfeatureunlimitedtalkandtext,starting atjust$20/month.For moreinformation,call 1-866-306-6243

Roofng PREFERRED

BROTHERSROOFING

•FullTear-off•Recover

•ShingleRepair

•Leak's•AllRepair

•Flat-Roof•TourchDown

•SeamlessGutters& GutterGuards

Senior/Military-Discount Upto20%Off 586-944-8898

AA4DABLEROOFING

Hurry&SaveBig-$$$!

SPRING-SPECIALS

Upto30%-Off!!!

Roofing/Siding/Gutters, All-Leaks/Repairs, Residential/Shingles/ Commercial-FlatRoofs/Torch-downs

30yrs-exp.CC'saccepted. 586-822-5100

SILVERSMITHROOF MAINTENANCE

$225•MinorShingle ReplacementSpecial GutterCleaning Residential/Commercial WeAcceptAll MajorCreditCards 30-yrsexp.FamilyOwned 248-707-4851

Roofng

CHERRY CONSTRUCTION

Roofing,Gutters,Cement, RefinishingHardwood Floors,NewHomes, Remodels,Additions, Doors,Windows, Fencing,Decks, Kitchens,Bathrooms. 586-291-2647

MICHAELNORTON BUILDERSINC.

BuildingValueEveryday

586-436-9600

Licensed/Insured Since1965 Servicing-Roofing, Siding,Basement, Bathroom,Kitchen Remodeling,Decks& AllYourHome ImprovementNeeds.

Tree Service

BESTprice! Bestservice!

M.D.L.TreeService Removals/Trimming andStumps. "Freestumpgrinding withalltreeremovals!" Seniordiscounts &fullyinsured. 586-775-4404

DAVE'STREE&SHRUB

25%-SpringSpecial. Insured,Emergency StormDamage, Large-TreeRemovals, Mulchinbeds/spreading, Trimming,Stump-Grinding,Season-Firewood (100acord)30YrsExp. (586)216-0904 davestreeandshrub.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

ELITETREE SERVICE

"Bringing30yearsof experiencetoyourdoor!" Treetrimming, removals&stump grinding.Insured&FREE estimateswithfairprices! FirewoodForSale 586-756-0757

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN

AMISH FURNITURE

An AMISH LOG HEADBOARD AND Queen Pillow Top Mattress Set. Brand new-never used, sell all for $375. Call anytime, 989-923-1278.

Fine Firearms, Coins, Tool Estate Auction. Bidding open. Winchesters, Rugers, Brownings, Remington Bronzes, ammo, Morgan Dollars, machinists tools. Bid@JohnPeckAuctions.com. Need an auction? Call John Peck 989-345-4866. Ofices Charlotte & Gladwin.

AUCTION

George King Online Estate Auction, bid now through June 3. 2002 Dodge Ram B1500 van, Craftsman mower, milling tools, RC planes, ham radios/ equipment, tools, more at Bid. SherwoodAuctionServiceLLC. com. Questions? Call Joe, 1-800835-0495.

BUILT RITE POLE BUILDINGS State-wide. Prices starting at24x40x10 - $18,300.00. 30x40x10 -$20,400.00. Erected on your site. Call for price not shown on any size building or go to www. builtritepolebuildingsmi.com. Or call 989-259-2015 or 989-6001010 or 989-324-0035.

Published: May 28, 2025

ACROSS

1. Heidi’s footwear, pl.

6. *____ Hamm

9. Humorous anecdote

13. It doesn’t take away tomorrow’s troubles

14. Like Mother Hubbard

15. Popular pie nut 16. Hiker’s path

17. Court

18. Makes better 19. *Number of soccer players on feld for each team

21. *Winningest FIFA World Cup country 23. Common inquiries, acr.

24. Carmy Berzatto’s restaurant, with The 25. Cul-de-____ 28. In the buff

30. Preacher’s platform

35. Poking instrument

37. Smidge

39. Sashay

40. Bald eagle’s nest

41. *a.k.a. soccer feld

43. Lice eggs

44. Located within

46. 3 squared

47. High rocky hills

48. Post-roller coaster ride state

BUSINESS SERVICES

METAL ROOFING regular and shingle style, HALF OFF SPECIAL COLORS! Lifetime hail asphalt shingles. Vinyl siding. Licensed and insured builders for 40 years. AMISH CREW. 517-575-3695.

MATTRESSES

Adjustable Bed Brand New with mattress. Made in U.S.A, in plastic, with warranty. Retail Cost $3,995.00 sacrifice for $875.00 Call for showing or delivery: DanDanTheMattressMan.com. 989-923-1278

MISCELLANEOUS

Amish-built mini-cabins starting at $5,295. Made in Michigan! We deliver statewide. Call 989-8321866. MyNextBarn.com.

AMISH-built storage sheds starting at $2,500. We deliver anywhere in Michigan! Call 989-832-1866. DanDanTheMattressMan.com

POND/LAKE

Eco-Friendly Pond & Lake weed removal tools. Veteran made in Michigan. Visit our website www. WeedGatorProducts.com or call 989-529-3992. 5% discount code GATOR5.

SOCCER

50. Captain of Nautilus

52. ____ chi

53. Unforeseen obstacle

55. Acronym, abbr.

57. *FIFA headquarters location

60. *Soccer footwear

63. Uninterested

64. Hundred Acre

Wood’s wise resident

66. Parkinson’s drug

68. Pool problem, pl.

69. Romanian money

70. Wooden ship caulking

71. Celt

72. Cotillion ball’s main attraction

73. *____ Alexander-Arnold

DOWN

1. 100 lbs.

2. Elders’ teachings

3. Kind of history

4. Widower’s feelings

5. Forest spirit

6. Worked over with scythe

7. UN labor org.

8. Sun-dried brick

9. Exclamation, with Louise

10. Palm tree berry

11. ____ Mall, London

12. Ensign, for short 15. a.k.a. Lighthouse of Alexandria

20. *Provide with shin guards, socks and uniform, e.g.

22. Drake’s genre

24. Playing roulette

25. *FIFA Women’s World Cup current champion

26. Rome’s Colosseum, e.g.

27. Singular of cornua

29. Kill (2 words)

31. “By ____ of” or “by means of”

32. “The ____,” Dostoyevsky’s novel

33. U in UV

34. *Lionel ____

36. Coloring substances

38. Teenager’s breakout

42. Relating to blood

45. Dwell

49. African National Congress

51. Central American wildcat

54. Get ____ ____ of someone

56. Highway patrolman’s gun

57. “Germinal” author mile ____

58. Desire

59. *____ Madrid

60. *C in AFC Richmond

61. Puff of marijuana

62. Spin, past tense

63. The Herm s Kelly, e.g.

65. Itty-bitty

67. Invoice qty.