Fraser tornado ranked ‘EF0’
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
FRASER — Statistics for the recent Fraser tornado have come out and city officials are happy with the help from residents and other communities.
Jaclyn Anderson, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warning coordination meteorologist from the Detroit/Pontic National Weather Service office, said the tornado was rated a EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale which is the lowest severity on the scale.
“It had peak winds of 70 mph, and it was about just shy of two and a half miles long, so 2.4 miles from start to finish,” Anderson said.
Wrestling camp at Fraser High School continues to grow
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
FRASER — On June 14, Fraser High School hosted its annual United States Marine Corps Leadership Academy wrestling camp for high schoolers.
The camp was all day, and featured instruction from Olympic bronze medalist Myles Amine and three-time Southern Conference champion Taye Ghadiali.
The event has not only become popular because of the wrestling skills that are taught, but also because of the
leadership and teamwork qualities the Marine Corps instills in the participants.
“They really help,” Fraser High School wrestler Ethan Miller said. “(The Marine Corps) help with our leadership roles and form leaders.”
Three-time Southern Conference champion Taye Ghadiali demonstrates for junior and senior wrestlers at Fraser High School.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Officials said the tornado that touched down in Fraser on June 18 was rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita scale which is the lowest severity on the scale.
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Meeting for roughly an hour and a half on June 23, the Clinton Township Board of Trustees signed off on several projects around the township at its final meeting of the month.
Trustees awarded Kanga Roof a
$56,025 contract to replace the roofs on the Williams Log Cabin and the 1880s Moravian Hall, located in the Clinton Township Historical Village Museum between the township offices and the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch. Kanga’s bid was the lowest of the five evaluated, which ranged to $182,300 at the highest. The project was budgeted for $100,000.
Trustees approve projects, accept attorney fee increase
“We’ve worked with Kanga Roof before, as well as the building department is familiar with them and we both recommend that they’re acceptable,” Department of Public Services Director Mary Bednar said.
Moravian water mains
Trustees awarded Boddy Construction Company, Inc. of Port Huron a $1.18 mil-
lion contract to carry out water main improvements throughout the township.
The project consists of replacing a 6-inch water main on Moravian Drive between the Clinton River and Cass Avenue, relocation and replacement of 6-inch and 12-inch mains under Cass Avenue between Belleview Street to Callendar Street and ex-
Bold colors, unique canvases at Art Center solo show
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
MOUNT CLEMENS — The first floor of the Anton Art Center is now playing host to an artist’s debut at the gallery.
“A History of Dreams: Paintings and Objects by Michael Ross” features a collection of works by Ross, a curator in Highland Park who got his first formal training at Oakland University.
“That’s when I learned some of the basics of oil painting and the way to use oil paints and what you can do,” Ross said. “One of the most valuable things I learned was stretching my own canvases.”
After stepping away from visual arts for about a decade to pursue music and other work, Ross found himself compelled to give painting another go around 2010.
“I always had these ideas in the back of my mind as far as what sort of paintings I wanted to make, and so I was always sketching these
Works from Michael Ross adorn the first-floor gallery of the Anton Art Center. Photos provided by Anton Art Center
NEWS & NOTES
Macomb County Public Works wins award
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Infrastructure projects by the Macomb County Public Works Office that will reduce combined sewer overflows by a total of 75% have earned national recognition.
That’s one of three initiatives by the department that have received a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties.
Under the direction of Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, the NACo has also recognized the public works office’s use of drones and artificial intelligence to inspect sewers and the office’s digitization of documents in order to improve service and efficiency.
“We’re honored to receive these awards not only for the recognition by NACo, but we’re especially proud that the public is benefitting through the effectiveness and cost savings of programs that protect the environment, infrastructure and save millions of dollars,” Miller said via press release.
The NACo Achievement Awards program is a noncompetitive awards program recognizing innovative and effective county government programs that are judged on their own merits and strengthen services to residents.
Summer Discovery Cruises return to Lake St. Clair
MOUNT CLEMENS — MSU Extension, in partnership with Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority and Michigan Sea Grant, announced the 2025 cruise schedule for the popular Summer Discovery Cruises program on June 25. The cruises are an educational on-boat experience that connects participants to the Great Lakes and the professionals that work to conserve them.
“We’re happy to be able to offer the Summer Discovery Cruise program again this year” Andrew Cox, Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services director and health officer, said via press release. “It’s a fun, educational way to experience the wonders of Lake St. Clair in Macomb County.”
Passengers can take part in a number of two-hour cruises on the lake covering subjects such as the birds of the lake, the Great Lakes fur trade, Great Lakes science, shipwrecks on the lake, lighthouse tours and more. Cruises will depart from and return to the Lake St. Clair Metropark North Marina on select dates from July 11 and Aug. 9, with departure times at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Those interested in learning more about MSU Extension’s Summer Discovery Cruise program or Great Lakes literacy are encouraged to contact Angela Scapini, Michigan State University Extension Sea Grant extension educator, at scapinia@msu.edu.
CALENDAR
JULY 14
Shark Day: Includes games, crafts and photo opportunities, 1-4 p.m. for children and 2-4 p.m. for teens, Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, (586) 226-5020, cmpl.libnet.info/events
Widowed Friends breakfast: 10:30 a.m., Big Boy, 16880 Hall Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Gerry at (586) 5569471, widowedfriends.com
JULY 17
Medicare 101 educational 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 Aug. 14, Sept. 18 and Oct. 28, registration required, (586) 465-0588
JULY 19
Parkway car show: Also face painting, food, bounce house,
50-50, music and more, noon-3 p.m., Oakmont Parkway, 36725 Utica Road in Clinton Township, (586) 792-7231
Tootle Tour 2025: Take stroll through acre of gardens at local home, also pollinator craft and plant expert answering questions on site, suggested donation of $12 supports Fraser Beautification Club, 4-7 p.m., 34824 Garfield Road in Fraser, registration required, fraserbeautificationclub@gmail.com
After-hours game night: For teens in grades 6-12, snacks provided, 6 p.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5073 or cmpl.libnet.info/events
JULY 23
Spaghetti dinner: 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. (or until gone), Lt. Wood-Cpl. Reid VFW Post #6691, 17075 Anita Ave. in Fraser, continues every fourth Wednesday of month, (586) 899-9883
JULY 25
Comedy-magic show: Features entertainer Cameron Zvara, 10 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch,
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Photo provided by Macomb County Public Works Macomb County Public Works Director Candice Miller, right, and Operations and Flow Manager Vincent Astorino pose with a drone used for sewer inspections.
Chippewa Valley grad earns Girl Scouts’ highest honor
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Few people who join the Girl Scouts of the USA ever achieve the prestigious Gold Award. Madalynne Honeycutt of Clinton Township has made herself a member of this rarified sorority.
One of 13 Girl Scouts to achieve the Gold Award this year in southeastern Michigan, Honeycutt’s award caps off a long career with the organization by building a lasting resource for her community.
Following in the footsteps of her mother, Honeycutt joined the Girl Scouts while in elementary school.
“My mom was a Girl Scout as a child and she was like, ‘How about you try Girl Scouts,’” Honeycutt said. “Throughout my Brownie and Junior years, I was in a troop, and we had fun activities together. It got a little bit difficult when I got to middle school. When you get to that age level, not too many girls continue after elementary school.”
While the numbers of Honeycutt’s troop began to dwindle, she was faced with continuing with the Girl Scouts or joining her peers to seek other pursuits. She decided to remain with the Girl Scouts by becoming a “Juliette” — a Girl Scout who operates independently of a troop. Taking its name from Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, Juliettes have access to the full resources of the Girl Scouts while working with adult mentors; in Honeycutt’s case, her mother served as her effective “troop leader.” Remaining with the Girl Scouts allowed Honeycutt opportunities like visiting the General Motors Design Dome and getting to take part in programs at Camp Hawthorn Hollow.
“I always wanted to be a leader growing up,” Honeycutt said. “I always wanted to
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show and give back to the community, and I knew that Girl Scouts was an opportunity to show my power and worth.”
Honeycutt’s Juliette status allowed her to continue working toward achievements within the Girl Scouts, chief among them being the Gold Award. Comparable to the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout rank, the Gold Award is achieved by only around 5% of eligible Girl Scouts. Much like how Eagle Scouts are required to complete a project in their community, Girl Scouts seeking the Gold Award must complete a “Take AcSee SCOUT on page 12A
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things out,” Ross said. “At some point I — I couldn’t tell you the exact genesis of it — I was like, ‘Oh, yeah. I’ve kind of gotten away from painting.’ I went and picked up a new batch of oil paints and supplies and went right to it.”
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Learning how to stretch canvases at OU
has become a notable part of Ross’ works, as many of his paintings twist and bend around the unconventional canvases he builds.
“I’ve been working a lot with these geometric shapes and forms, things like that, and it occurred to me that I could make the actual surface of the painting be part of the painting itself and reflect what’s contained therein,” Ross said. “Making the canvases is part of the work for me, especially with these
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tending an 8-inch water main on Belleview Street with a connection to the Moravian Drive water main.
The work is expected to impact the flow of traffic along Moravian Drive where the mains will be accessed, and the roadway will be repaired.
“They’re going to have a detour, potentially, on that one section, but the actual bypass lane that is there is going to be fully replaced,” said Scott Chabot, senior project manager with consulting firm Anderson, Eckstein, and Westrick. “The water main, given its limited right-of-way width, that portion (where) we’re installing the water main — at least the bypass itself — is going to be replaced with new asphalt.”
Bednar expects the new mains, made from plastic, to last around 50-75 years. The ones being replaced, made of metal, are 65-68 years old at time of replacement.
Joy Park parking lot
Amendments to the Joy Park parking lot improvement project were approved by the board.
The change in the project’s work scope includes the addition of 96 concrete parking blocks, Steiner Building roof and perimeter draining improvements, installation of a 20-foot cantilever gate and the installation of geogrids in poor soil. The changes increase the project’s cost by over $41,000, setting the final cost at $1.06 million.
Attorney fees
Trustees voted 5-2 to accept changes to the fee structures by township-retained law firm York, Dolan & Tomlinson, P.C.
The firm requested to have its monthly retainer fee raised from $27,900 to $30,000 per month and set its hourly rate while working on township-related litigation to $190 per hour.
Trustee Bruce Wade and Township Clerk Kim Meltzer voted against the increase.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
Photo by Dean Vaglia
The Clinton Township Board of Trustees voted on June 23 to replace the roofs of the Williams Log Cabin, and the 1880s Moravian Hall located outside of the township offices in the Clinton Township Historical Village Museum.
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CARE of Southeastern Michigan has a new home
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
ROSEVILLE — For nearly 50 years, CARE of Southeastern Michigan has been helping families deal with relationship issues, substance use addiction, anger management and more.
Now, CARE staff members have more space in which to provide services.
The organization recently moved from Fraser to its new location at 18441 Utica Road in Roseville. The nonprofit organization’s mission is to strengthen resiliency in people and their communities through various programs.
On the afternoon of June 23, a ribbon cutting — coordinated by the Eastside Community Chamber — was held with employees and local dignitaries. Guests also toured the new location and talked with employees. CARE President and CEO Susan Styf welcomed all to the event.
“This has been a wonderful project for CARE. We’ve been around for almost 50 years. To be able to move to Roseville on a bus line for the people that we serve, and to have
a parking lot that is big enough, is just incredible,” Styf said. “Most importantly, to have a board of directors that really supported my crazy idea. A year ago I said, ‘This is what I want to do: I want to get this building.’ And they said, ‘OK, go ahead.’ Here we are a year later with what we think is a beautiful building and a wonderful community that has been supportive of us.”
Referring to his background as a law enforcement officer, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel also addressed the crowd.
“We’ve come to the realization that in law enforcement we need a lot of support organizations out there to help people that are coming through our doors. Oftentimes, people think law enforcement is just there to arrest the bad guy and we put them in jail or lockup,” Hackel said. “That’s not our mindset today. It never really was back then, and we’ve come to realize there are organizations out there that really do care about people that want to partner with us and help us out. We know there are people out there who have challenges, and we care enough to try to figure out how to support them.”
Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Hackel walked around the facility and spoke with several CARE staff members.
“Every one of those people I talked to are so passionate about what they do,” Hackel said. “You have such an incredibly talented staff.”
CARE of Southeastern Michigan provides services that cover parenting classes; alcohol, tobacco and drug prevention; suicide and depression; counseling; mental health; homebased case management; recovery coaching; employee assistance programs; and more. The See CARE on page 13A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
CARE of Southeastern Michigan recently moved from Fraser to its new location at 18441 Utica Road in Roseville.
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS
IMMIGRANTS THRIVE IN BUSINESS, SHARE AMERICAN CULTURE
BY CHARITY MEIER cmeier@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The United States of America is the melting pot of people and cultures: a nation built on the dreams of people who came here from around the world, often to escape persecution.
Three business owners in C & G’s coverage area recently took the time to share their stories of how they found their dream through hard work, determination, and dedication in America.
‘If you apply yourself, you can make it’
Johnette Eggert, owner of Elite Bridal and Donate a Gown USA Int’l in Farmington Hills, came to the U.S. 30 years ago to escape the civil war in her native Liberia.
“I think it was the best decision they made for me,” Eggert said of her parents’ decision to bring her to the U.S.
She said she knows Africa and recalled seeing people get lined up and slaughtered in Liberia. She said people from Africa would be grateful just to be here in the U.S. and to have the chance to obtain their dreams.
“It’s America, and the whole world fits in America. America is a big enough light. You go to Liberia, and people would give anything in the world to come here. Even if they’re sleeping on the street, they know that they can go to the church and get food. You can go and get a job. If you apply yourself, you can make it,” Eggert said.
She said entrepreneurship runs in her blood. Her parents founded the Richard M. Nixon Academy in 1965, a private school in Liberia for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Eggert said she believes education is the key to success for anyone. She also strives to help provide food to the community by donating to Cares in Farmington Hills.
Through the bridal shop, Eggert said she hopes to help local youth continue their education by providing scholarships. She also wants to support the schools her parents started in Liberia, where a teacher makes $25 and a principal, $75.
It was her father’s kindness and generosity to those less fortunate that ultimately spared his life in Liberia. Eggert’s father, John Woolu, worked for the Liberian government and was on a hit list. However, the hitman who was assigned to assassinate her father recognized him and recalled how he had fed him as a young boy, when his family
Johnette Eggert came to the U.S. from Liberia 30 years ago. She said owning a business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights and hearing girls say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for high-end dresses.
Mariana Steganha said she and her husband, Rodrigo, decided to look into franchising their own Biggby Coffee business after the birth of their second child. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in. was homeless. So instead of killing him, he took her parents to the border, where they were able to return to the U.S.
Eggert said the business was a dream of hers after working as a substitute teacher in Madison Heights for many years and hearing girls repeatedly say how they wished there was an affordable store where they could shop for high-end dresses.
“I had a dream and for months and months, I kept thinking about the dream, and I kept thinking about the vision, and what I would hear the students say about how they wished they had a place that was
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fancy and had a set up that wasn’t like a thrift store, but still be getting a resale item that was high end, and I was like, ‘I can do that.’ And here it is,” she said.
‘The feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had’
Jenny Wu, who owns three Chinese restaurants, came to the U.S. as a child in 1981 to escape political turmoil in her native China. Her family was labeled as traitors to the country by the Communist Party.
“There was a lot of changes. I noticed the streets were brighter. The streetlights just made it seem like America was really beautiful,” Wu said of her initial impression of America. “Back in the day in China wasn’t like how it is now. They didn’t allow people to have lights or have anything really. The streets were always dark at night. So that alone, just entering into the United States, the feeling of brightness and happiness was the first feeling I had.”
She said initially, a language barrier caused her family to struggle with employment for a while. She said they only came to the U.S. with approximately $30 and two suitcases. Eventually, her mom started one of the restaurants Wu owns with a friend in order to help her godson get a green card. However, her mom, a pianist, did not really care for the stress of the restaurant business, and her mom’s godson didn’t care for it, either. So Wu, who had gone to school at the University of Michigan for organizational studies, which incorporates business with psychology, ultimately took over the business and expanded it. At one point, she owned four restaurants across metro Detroit: JJ Crab House and Lucky Kitchen, in Ann Arbor; Sapporo Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi, in Livonia; and her largest one, Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse, in Novi. After 13 years in Novi, she closed the restaurant this year but still maintains her other locations.
Wu said she has faced some challenges as an immigrant business owner over the years, especially when there was the SARS epidemic, which originated from Hong Kong.
“SARS was a big challenge for me. A lot of people didn’t want to come eat Chinese food,” said Wu. “Also, back in 1993 when I started it, a lot of people saw Chinese food as really unhealthy. So yeah, there’s always challenges.”
‘This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it’
Mariana Steganha co-owns the Biggby
Coffee franchise location in Lathrup Village with her husband, Rodrigo.
Originally from Brazil, she came to the U.S. with her husband, who had a temporary work assignment in 2016. She said he was offered a full-time position with his company in the U.S., and ultimately, they ended up staying stateside.
Steganha said that after the birth of her second child, they decided that a traditional 9-5 job was not something that was suitable for her anymore. They decided to look into franchising their own business. Steganha said their neighbor is the area representative for Biggby franchise locations and asked if they were interested in opening one. Since coffee is such an important part of Brazilian culture, they thought it was the perfect type of business to get involved in.
“My husband thought it was a good idea to own a business and long term, we would have more time for our family, too,” Steganha said. “This is something that, at one point, my kids can be part of it.”
They opened the franchise in November 2024. She said she really has enjoyed getting to know the community through the business.
Like Wu, Steganha said that the biggest challenge she had when coming to the country was the language barrier. She said her husband spoke the language well, but she didn’t. She did, however, have a foundational understanding of the written language and was able to learn it by submersion with her first job in the U.S.
“I got to learn how to communicate. I had to face challenges like talking to people over the phone, especially angry customers, with some delayed orders, for example. So you know customer service, so I was the first one to take the heat,” she said. “So that brought me a lot of experience. For me, when I’m here at the cashier talking to people, that’s something that I really appreciate because it’s how everything started for me when I started my career path.
“I like that, and people get curious and say, ‘Hey, where are you from? I noticed your accent,’ and we start to get to know each other,” Steganha said.
She said getting to know the community and her staff is her favorite part of owning the coffee shop. She said she has learned a lot from both her customers and her staff.
Wu has been in the restaurant industry for years and said that her Novi customers have continued to frequent her Livonia locations. Eggert and Steganha, who recently opened their businesses, said that they just want people to know they exist.
Call Staff Writer Charity Meier at (586) 498-1092.
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She also said the maximum width of the tornado was around 300 to 400 yards. The width was found using damage information from emergency managers. It stayed on the ground for about six minutes.
Anderson said Fraser residents experienced tree damage in a neighborhood north of 14 Mile Road.
“And that’s kind of where the most concentrated damage was,” Anderson said. “There was about 15 to 20 homes that had some shingles blown off their roof.”
She went on to say one home had more severe structural damage due to a tree falling on it.
“A lot of tree damage, some minor home damage especially just shingles and then there was the one home that sustained a tree falling on it that resulted in a little bit more structural damage than some of the other homes,” Anderson said.
Fraser Department of Public Works Superintendent Rob Barrett said all the trees in the right of way have been cleared but he was unsure of private property damage.
He said he is happy with the cleanup
and thinks it went well.
“I was quite pleased with everybody working together including the DTE public safety,” Barrett said. “Mutual aid being offered from the other communities. We did end up borrowing Roseville’s chipper truck. It’s just quite impressive seeing all the residents work together, too.”
Barrett said during the second storm which occurred the week of June 23, DTE passed out water and ice at one of the parks in Fraser.
The maximum strength of a tornado is an EF5 which, Anderson said, can cause complete destruction to a city or community. An EF0 can have 65-85 mph winds.
“The Fraser tornado was one of these weak, weak brief tornadoes at the low end of our rating scale,” Anderson said.
No EF5 tornadoes have been recorded in metro Detroit’s history but, Anderson said, the most significant tornado to strike lower Michigan was the 1953 Flint-Beecher tornado. The tornado was rated as a F5, but the Fujita scale has changed over time as more structural and damage information becomes available.
NOAA now uses the Enhanced Fujita scale.
Call Staff Writer Alyssa Ochss at (586) 498-1103.
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tion” project in their community that targets an issue the Scout cares about and can be continued by community members once they have completed the project.
Honeycutt, pulling from her own experiences, decided to tackle the matter of sexual harassment education as her “Take Action” project. Honeycutt had direct experiences with sexual harassment during her time in middle and high school, describing sexual harassment as “very common and obvious” while at Chippewa Valley High School.
“A lot of people didn’t want to speak up about it,” Honeycutt said. “They’d just push it away like it’s not a big deal or that it’s not going to hurt, but I could see it going on in the hallways. I could see it going on online and in classrooms, but nobody was really aware that they were doing sexual harassment … I saw it happening around the school and I knew it wasn’t right, and I wanted to make a difference, so other people didn’t have to go through what I had to go through.”
Daniel Lawrence, the Chippewa Valley High School counselor Honeycutt worked with on the project, says instances of sexual harassment tend to be kept private by affected students and that “each situation was taken seriously and addressed” when brought to the attention of councilors.
Work began on the project shortly after Honeycutt achieved the Silver Award in 2021. Jan Robertjohn served as Honeycutt’s mentor during the project, helping her remain on track as she conducted research.
“The statistics were kind of crazy,” Honeycutt said. “I didn’t realize how many people don’t report (sexual harassment) or speak up about it.”
Honeycutt’s finished project, titled “Stand Up, Speak Up, Report,” took the form of a PowerPoint presentation that goes over the definition of sexual harassment, the various forms it takes, how it can reported and addressed, as well as providing contact information for support organizations. As the project’s sustainability is a key part of the “Take Action” project, Honeycutt’s presentation will continue to be used by Chippewa Valley counselors to help discuss sexual harassment. Lawrence said the project will be shared with other councilors.
“When you work with the community, that’s when you can make impactful change because they buy into what you are doing,” said Robertjohn, a volunteer Gold Award mentor with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan. “They can see the value of it and then want to continue it. (Honeycutt’s project) will continue after she’s done at the high school, and I do understand that it’s possible some of the other school districts she contacted … could also use it in the future.”
As for Honeycutt’s life as a Gold Award recipient, she is currently enrolled at Macomb Community College and intends to transfer to either Kettering University or Oakland University for a mechanical engineering degree. She hopes one day to work for NASA.
“I hope with having my Gold Award, I can inspire other, younger Girl Scouts to aim high and go big because it is well worth getting your Gold Award,” Honeycutt said. “At the end, you will be so proud of yourself that you were able to accomplish the highest award you can get in Girl Scouts, and anybody can do it if they put their mind to it.”
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
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40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5030 or cmpl.libnet.info/events starting July 11
JULY 26
See ‘The Prince of Spanish Guitar’: Benise celebrating 25 years of world music and dance, 7:30 p.m. (VIP experience at 5 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
Family tree research: Free genealogy resources for adults, 11 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - South Branch, 35679 S. Gratiot Ave. in Clinton Township, register at (586) 226-5073 or cmpl.libnet.info/ events starting July 12
JULY 27
Widowed Friends lunch: 1:30 p.m., Olga’s Kitchen, 43201 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, RSVP to Esther at (586) 264-1939 by July 27, widowedfriends. com
ONGOING
Baumgartner House Museum open houses: Also sales most first Sundays of month, 18577 Masonic Blvd. in Fraser, see times and dates at facebook.com/ baumgartnerhouse, read story about 150th anniversary at candgnews.com
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organization also works with the local school districts.
The youth counseling and outpatient treatment, for instance, provides resources and interventions within the classroom to foster a responsive learning environment. CARE supports adolescents and their families as they manage mental health or substance use issues.
Another example of a CARE program is Recovery United Community Center, which offers free support groups and services to everyone in the community. It is also home to CARE’s peer recovery coaching program where individuals can continue their progress and receive support on their substance use recovery journeys.
Each CARE staff member works in a specified area. Jade Cruz, prevention program manager; Kayla Dadswell, director of prevention; and Elizabeth Cupolo, project coordinator of the Sterling Heights Drug Free Coalition, work together to prevent substance use disorder. The Sterling Heights Drug Free Coalition supports CARE and
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11, John F. Kennedy Knights of Columbus Council #5460, 33320 Kelly Road in Clinton Township, (586) 610-2990
Summer Sounds: Free concerts from 5-8 p.m. FridaysSaturdays and 3-6 p.m. Sundays until Aug. 31, also 3-6 p.m. Sept. 1 (Labor Day), Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see lineup at shoppartridgecreek.com/events
Wellness Wednesdays: Free weekly fitness classes sponsored by Henry Ford Health, includes zumba July 9 and yoga July 16-Aug. 27, 9-10 a.m., Center Court at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, shoppartridgecreek.com/events
Weekly car show: 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Ram’s Horn Fraser, 31917 Utica Road, ramshornfraser.com, (586) 296-1744
Monthly car shows: 5-8 p.m. July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, Sanders Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 23770 Hall Road in Clinton Township, (586) 4645372
• Cars and coffee, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 26 and Aug. 23, Pleasantrees (former Gibraltar Trade Center), 237 North River Road in Mount Clemens, more on eventbrite.com
Live music: 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Great Baraboo Brewing Co., 35905 Utica Road in Clinton Township, (586) 792-7397, greatbaraboo.com
what the organization does; hence, the relationship.
“We work with elected officials and community partners to try to combat the marketing strategies aimed toward youth. Drugs are accessible in our community or normalized through our culture. The biggest component we see with kids is social media,” Cruz said. “We do evidence-based curriculum in the school system. These are honest conversations we have with youth. The new location brings a new face to the services we provide.”
Lauren Letzmann is the Project VOX coordinator.
“We do a lot of grassroots work with different sections of the community, law enforcement, elected officials, churches and schools,” Letzmann said. “We do expungement clinics to reduce the barriers to getting a job. We get them integrated more into the community and try to give the people in recovery a voice. We have Narcan kits free to the community to help reverse opioid overdoses. We provide resources for treatment.”
For more information on CARE of Southeastern Michigan, visit careofsem.com or call (586) 541-2273.
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Wrestling
from page 1A
The camp has become a yearly staple for metro Detroit and is something that wrestlers all over the state talk about and look forward to all season.
“It was good. I liked showing the moves with Myles Amine,” Miller said. “I feel like it was just a great learning experience and I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to go to the camp.”
Participants are divided up into groups of upperclassmen and lowerclassmen and work with wrestlers in the same weight and age group. Now, wrestlers entering high school can potentially benefit from the camp for four years.
“I think it’s important,” Miller said. “It helps the newer wrestlers. A bunch of newer wrestlers always show up.”
According to Fraser wrestling coach Kyle Tucker, the camp started about three years ago and has grown exponentially every
year. Between reputation, word of mouth, and just attention in the wrestling community, the camp has become a big deal around the state.
“We had 251 kids I believe this year. Last year we had 219,” Tucker said. “Every year we’re just getting bigger and bigger… We’re one of the largest camps in the nation.”
One of the biggest perks that the camp offers is insight from high-end wrestlers. Amine has helped with the camp before, and Ghadiali will be transferring to the University of Michigan this upcoming season.
“They stuck around, they took pictures, they signed autographs, they had a great conversation with the kids,” Tucker said. “With that camp coming back every year, these kids are looking forward to it.”
According to Tucker, the Marine Corps also donates $500 to the program that has the most kids at the camp every year. There are coaches from around the state that attend and it’s completely free for students to attend.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Olympic Bronze Medalist Myles Amine instructs freshmen and sophomore wrestlers at United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy wrestling camp at Fraser High School.
from page 6A
oddly shaped canvases and multi-canvas pieces and finding interesting ways to make them fit together.”
The sheer size of Ross’ work and depth of his back catalog came as a unique benefit for AAC Exhibition Manager Stephanie Hazzard, who combined her curation experience with Ross’ to fill out the first-floor gallery.
“(Ross) works on paper, on canvas, on panels and also on three-dimensional objects that he’s painted, as well as ceramic pieces that he’s painted,” Hazzard said. “He has a style that he’s placed onto shaped two-dimensional items and three-dimensional items, and composing them into one cohesive show is my job to make sure there is an appropriate flow of the pieces that complement one another … He had brought in lots to choose from and because of the size of the pieces, which are very large, we were able to utilize the entire floor for one show.”
Hazard says it has been fun working with Ross on deciding which of his works go on display and where they will be placed throughout the gallery.
“We like to work with a lot of different artists and curators, and Michael has a special background as both an artist and a curator, and as
a muralist,” Hazzard said. “He works on a very large scale as an artist on lots of different surfaces … It’s fun to work with someone who also does similar work in a gallery on another side of town, so he has experience with the curating part. It was great to work with someone new to the space as well.”
Ross’ idea toward art is that what one sees in it is shaped by the experiences of the beholder and hopes that his show leaves a good impression on visitors.
“A lot of what I do, I try to make it a positive viewing experience,” Ross said. “In choosing color palates and forms and things like that. Without planting too much of a seed in someone’s mind as they’re looking at the work, I like the idea of it having a calming effect on the viewer. It depends a lot on what the viewer is bringing to it, but I hope it makes people feel good.”
Running from June 28 to Aug. 16, “A History of Dreams” is one of two solo shows going on at the Anton Art Center. The other exhibit, “Suzanne Guimond Wilson: Glass Art,” showcases the Roseville-based artist’s stained-glass work on the second floor from July 8 to Aug. 23.
The Anton Art Center is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Metered parking is available. For more information, go to theartcenter.org.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 4981043.
Wrestling
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“These coaches are loving to get their kids on the mat. This is a great offseason camp,” Tucker said. “There’s nowhere around here you’re going to find close to 300 kids that want to wrestle for free… As we add more people (the coaches) get more and more excited.”
The Marines provide free Chick-fil-A for the participants and speak to the kids about college opportunities, and also what the Marine Corps has to offer after high school.
“All the Marines come and talk to us about scholarships, what they can do with their academics, what the Marine Corps has to offer,” Tucker said. “It’s a whole 30-minute class that the Marines talk to us about how we can help our students.”
The presence and support of the Marine Corps is felt beyond the camp as well. The program and the Marines have a relationship that is apparent year-round.
“At Fraser, when we do our home meets or any big tournaments, we invite the Marine Corps,” Tucker said. “They always show up in their dress blues and they talk with the kids. It’s that presence with the Marines and everyone involved with that camp.”
The camp has helped hundreds of kids across Michigan and has solidified Fraser as a wrestling hot bed at the high school level. Down the road, the community may see the camp become the biggest of its kind in the nation.
“It’s helped (Fraser wrestling) great. At our high school level, we had 50 kids, and then our youth program… another 80 coming through the ranks,” Tucker said. “We can show our Fraser community that we’re one of the big dogs now.”
To learn about the United States Marine Corps Sports Leadership Academy, go to usmc sports.com. To learn more about Fraser wrestling, go to fraserathletics. com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.
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Kitchen caper
MOUNT CLEMENS — On June 8 at around 6 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to McLaren Macomb Hospital for a theft report.
A hospital security officer played surveillance footage for the deputies showing a male suspect entering the kitchen at around 4 a.m., making a meal on the grill, putting food into a bin and taking the food to a room on the second floor before leaving.
No staff members recognized the suspect or knew how he got into the facility.
Splash pad spat
MOUNT CLEMENS — On June 6 at around 7:30 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Shadyside Park for an assault report.
The caller, a 47-year-old Clinton Township woman, said a child spat on her child at the splash pad. The woman went over to the other child’s guardian and told her what happened. The guardian then began yelling at the Clinton Township woman, telling her she should use corporal punishment on her child and poked her on the forehead.
The Clinton Township woman reportedly indicated that she wished to press charges against the guardian.
Barricaded gunman draws SWAT response
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On June 4 at around 10:40 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Riviera Drive in Harrison Township for a disorderly person. The suspect, a 41-year-old Harrison Township man, was allegedly intoxicated, destructive and threatened to shoot the caller.
Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect and a child were inside the residence. As they attempted to establish a perimeter, deputies spotted the man holding a gun and heard a gunshot-like sound. Deputies used the patrol vehicle PA system to issue commands for the suspect to exit the residence, which he did not comply with.
The county’s tactical team was activated and responders were able to retrieve the juvenile from the residence. They took the suspect into custody without further incident. The suspect was lodged in the Macomb County Jail.
Attempted stereo robbery
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On June 4 at around
2:20 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 38000 block of Middle Pointe Court for an attempted larceny from auto.
Township man who said someone broke into his car and tried stealing its radio. Glass was found around the car, while the radio housing was pried open and several wires were unplugged.
A doorbell security camera was found in the area but the footage did not provide additional information about the incident.
Drunken driver arrested after driving into ditch
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to the area of 23 Mile Road and the M-53 ramp for a vehicle in the ditch at 8:03 p.m. June 15. The sole occupant of the vehicle reportedly said he was cut off by another vehicle, causing him to run off the road. Upon talking with the driver, an officer observed indicators that suggested the driver had consumed alcohol, according to the police report. Police said the driver admitted to “having a couple of beers” earlier in the day. After a series of roadside sobriety tests, the driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated, according to police. The driver was transported and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department until he was sober.
Hundreds of dollars in liquor stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer was dispatched to CVS, 15121 24 Mile Road, for a retail fraud at 5:15 p.m. June 16. Upon the officer’s arrival, he met with the store manager, who said he observed on surveillance video five suspects in the store select more than $330 worth of liquor and leave the store without paying for it. The suspects drove away in a Dodge Durango. Detectives were investigating.
Car stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer was dispatched to the 46000 block of Jonathon Circle, near Dequindre and Auburn roads, for a stolen car at 7:44 a.m. June 11. The owner of the vehicle said her 2020 Nissan Altima was gone from the parking lot when she woke up that morning. The owner stated she last saw her vehicle at 11:30 p.m. June 10. Detectives were investigating.
Abandoned bag
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On June 6 at around 9:30 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the intersection of 22 Mile Road and Beacon Square to investigate a suspicious item. A passerby notified deputies about a backpack left on the median separating Beacon Square. Deputies opened the gray-and-black backpack to find
clothing.
No identifying documents were found in the bag, and deputies stored the bag in an evidence locker.
Bad check MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On June 5 at around 2:55 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Michigan Educational Credit Union on Hayes Road for a fraudulent check report.
A 53-year-old Detroit man reportedly entered the credit union and attempted to cash a $1,700 check. As the check was being processed, staff was notified the man’s account had a history of fraudulent check activity. As employees tried to get more information, the man fled the credit union, leaving his check and ID behind.
Marketplace scammer
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On June 5 at around 2:10 p.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 21000 block of Rome Drive to speak with a 21-year-old Macomb Township man about a fraud report.
The man attempted to buy a Nintendo Game Boy Color device and two games from a 29-year-old New Baltimore man through Facebook Marketplace. The seller claimed he no longer lived in Michigan and would mail him the items if he was paid $80 through Venmo.
After being paid, the New Baltimore man did not respond to requests for mailing updates, and a search of the man’s account by the Macomb Township resident revealed a history of people claiming the New Baltimore man to be a scammer.
The Macomb Township man wished to press charges.
Bomb threat suspect arrested
GROSSE POINTE CITY — Police took a 35-yearold Detroit woman into custody at around 12:50 p.m. June 10 after she allegedly left a post on X, formerly Twitter, threatening to bomb a doctor’s office on the second floor of the Neighborhood Club. Police said the building was evacuated, searched and cleared, and no explosive device or any other suspicious object was found. Police said after they identified the suspect and arrested her, she confessed to making the threat on social media. She was facing a charge of making a bomb threat, police said.
Door damaged
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A