CLEARING THE AIR ON VAPING RISKS
Shelby Township Lions Club to raise money and collect items for hurricane relief
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Lions Club is planning to raise funds and collect items during a special event at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township this month in an effort to help hurricane victims.
The hurricane relief fundraiser, which will feature a spaghetti dinner, a live DJ, a cash bar and a strolling dinner, will be held 4-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. Tickets cost $30 or $300 for a table of 10. Fully 100% of the proceeds will be donated to hurricane victims. A flyer states that the dress will be nonpartisan casual attire.
Joe Burke, one of the organizers, said this fundraiser has been put together by the Lions, the Palazzo Grande, Thrilla Gives and many other individual and corporations.
“All the people in the area that are supporting this cause are doing this to help support their fellow American
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EISENHOWER FOOTBALL STANDS
DEFEATS DAKOTA 21-14
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP/MACOMB
TOWNSHIP — For the third straight season, the top spot in the Macomb Area Conference Red was decided in a matchup between Utica Eisenhower and Macomb Dakota.
In 2022, it was Dakota winning the league outright with a 31-14 win over the Eagles, who came back in 2023 and blanked the Cougars 31-0 to earn a share of the league with Clinton Township Chippewa Valley.
Both teams entered this year on a different type of trajectory with Dakota (6-1), who was ranked No. 3 in the state heading into the matchup, returning a slew of starting talent and aspirations for a state title, while Eisenhower (6-1), who was ranked No. 17, was on the downswing after graduating key starters all over the field.
Eisenhower was never concerned about
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Utica Eisenhower junior wideout Keaton Duda makes a leaping grab.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
NEW INTERACTIVE GAMING CENTER OPENS IN UTICA
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — A brand-new interactive gaming and activities center called Activate has opened in Utica.
Those looking for a fun activity and a good workout will want to check it out.
During the evening Oct. 10, Activate in Utica held a friends and family night at its location at 45330 Utica Park Blvd. to show the things it has to offer before officially opening on the weekend.
Nico Blood, general manager at Activate in Utica, said the staff was excited to open the first Activate in Michigan, and even more so with it being in Utica.
“We think the location has great potential with the traffic flow and connections of the local cities. We thought the opening went really well and was received well by our guests and neighbors. We hope the buzz
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Neighbors United to host craft show benefiting firefighters battling cancer
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Neighbors United is raising funds for firefighters battling cancer with its Walk for the Red Charity Craft Show at the Disabled American Veterans Hall at 47326 Dequindre Road in Shelby Township next month.
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 23, there will be arts and crafts and more for sale to benefit the firefighters.
There will be 40 artisans displaying their crafts for sale in time for the holiday season. The door donations will go directly to Neighbors United-Walk for the Red.
Kathy Grenier said she and her daughter Michelle wanted to do something to help raise funds, so they decided on this craft show.
“The Disabled American Veteran Hall gave us a deal on the rental so we could actually raise money. It was very nice of them. All but four tables are rented to crafters for the show. (We’re) excited to be able to help any way we can for this very worthy cause,” she said.
Joe Warne, president of Neighbors United, said they believe the event is a good opportunity to try a different avenue of fundraising.
Neighbors United will be hosting the Walk for the Red Charity Craft Show with 40 artisans displaying their crafts for sale in time for holiday giving. Photos provided by Kathy Grenier
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Each gaming room has a couple of different games to play. Games involve physical activity and problem solving.
Photo by Kara Szymanski
CRIME WATCH
Police, Reptarium catch gator
HEIGHTS —
Sterling Heights police went to the 3000 block of Summit Drive, located near Ryan Road and Dobry Drive, at around 8 a.m. Oct. 3 after hearing a report of an alligator
sighting. Police said they found a 4-footlong gator under a car in a driveway and then contacted The Reptarium in Utica to assist in catching and taking care of it.
Police said, as of Oct. 8, that the reptile’s former owner is still unknown. They added that it’s a misdemeanor to own such a creature in Sterling Heights, potentially carrying a fine as high as $500. Anyone who knows more about this incident should contact Animal Control at (586) 446-2879.
Police arrest motorist for driving drunk
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer from Shelby Township conducted a traffic stop in the area of Dequindre and Durham roads on a vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed at 1:18 a.m. Sept. 22 The officer suspected the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. The driver was given field sobriety tests. After the roadside investigation, police arrested the driver for operating while Intoxicated. The driver was lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department.
Driver allegedly steals traffic cone, has large knives
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 10:49
a.m. Sept. 22, a Shelby Township police officer observed a black truck in the area of West Utica Road and Whispering Lakes Boulevard. In the bed of the truck was a large traffic cone that appeared to be a construction cone from the Macomb County Road Commission. The officer pulled over the truck and the driver admitting to taking the traffic cone, according to a police report. When officers looked in the truck, they reportedly saw what appeared to be two large knives. The driver was placed under arrest and the case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau for follow-up.
Man stomps sprinklers
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers from Shelby Township responded to Kay Jay’s Irish Pub for a male subject damaging property outside the business at 8:54 p.m. Oct. 2. An eyewitness observed a man stomping and kicking sprinkler heads near the business. The case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police department’s detective bureau.
Hit-and-run occurs
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:04 p.m., officers from Shelby Township re-
sponded to the area of 21 Mile and Hayes roads for a hit-and-run crash. The caller stated that a driver of a Chevy Equinox had intentionally hit him during a road rage incident. Both drivers had different recollections of what had taken place. The case was turned over to the Shelby Township Police Department’s detective bureau.
— Kara Szymanski
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around this company created more foot traffic and allows us to open future Michigan locations,” he said.
The location includes games that involve jumping, climbing, problem-solving and laughing as people move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time.
There are nine rooms with a couple of different activities each.
Customers start by selecting their favorite room. Customers can stay in one room or try all the rooms.
Each room has a variety of high-tech games that each last approximately one to three minutes. Gamers read the descriptions of each game and choose their adventures by scanning a wristband. The wristband tracks one’s score on the leaderboard.
Difficulty levels range from 1-10, and players unlock them as they beat them.
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“We always encourage our followers and volunteers to go out and fund raise for us on their own. For Kathy and Michelle to do this takes a lot off our plate and allows our team to be in other areas to help support our Michigan firefighters with cancer,” he said.
He said firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than any other
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citizens that need help at this time. We need to all pitch in together and take care of all the individuals (we) possibly can that are in need of help at this time,” he said.
In addition to money, the Lions are collecting used and new clothing, pajamas, tube socks, bedding, flashlights, batteries, water, sports drinks, bikes, toiletries and more. Donations can be dropped off at Palazzo Grande 2-7 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 2-8 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 26.
Mike Garvonic, another of the organizers, said that when you look at the videos of the hurricane aftermath, you know that lives will be lost no matter how fast help arrives.
“Knowing this, everything we do must
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“Activate has over 30 other locations worldwide. Their investment in our city will bring added excitement and vibrancy to the Hall Road corridor,” Calandrino said. “The Activate concept is something new and exciting. It’s a unique blend of technology and recreation. When I visited the new Utica location, I felt like I was entering the movie ‘Tron.’”
He said Activate will appeal to families looking for a fun way to spend time together, as well as adults looking for a fun way to get some exercise and stay healthy.
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profession and every year the number of firefighters who need help goes up.
“This year over $330,000 will be given to 75 firefighters from across the state,” he said.
The nonprofit Neighbors United’s biggest fundraiser is #walkforthe RED, an annual walk across the state that Warne, a Macomb Township firefighter, has made for the past six years. For more about Neighbors United, visit walkforthered.com or facebook.com/neighborsunitedmi.
be done with a sense of urgency to save lives. The faster we move, the more lives will be saved. For example, we turned the brochure and went to print in less than 24 hours. We have already reached out to thousands of people, and the response has been overwhelming to help the people in Carolina, knowing what they face. One thing we must all look at: This could be your child or grandpa or friend that is in this situation. With that being said, all who are part of this are stepping forward to help and have put this priority one and all else in our lives is on hold,” he said.
He said each day an individual goes without suitable drinking water or food, their time is running out.
“Lives are at stake and we all together are going to make a difference. Please donate and support this endeavor. We are going to save lives,” he said.
NEWS & NOTES
K-9 HANDLERS BECOME MASTER TRAINERS
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police announced last week that two K-9 handlers, Sgt. Joseph Wojcik and officer Mike Pink, have become master trainers.
To become master trainers, they had to go through a certification process. During the process, Wojcik and Pink needed to show that they could train and educate K-9 teams through their experience and expertise in tracking, aggression, control, detection, building search, area search and obedience.
Now as master trainers, Wojcik and Pink will evaluate whether K-9 teams in the tri-county area are ready to serve.
Michigan has above-average apple crop
STATEWIDE — October is Michigan Apple Month, and a recent press release from the Michigan Apple Committee shared some facts and figures about Michigan’s apple crop.
Apples are the largest and most valuable fruit crop in the Great Lakes State, according to the committee. Growers operate 850 familyrun farms with more than 17.6 million apple trees, which cover 38,000 acres in Michigan, the press release states.
This year the crop has been harvested early, with most of harvest already complete. It’s the third year in a row of more than 30 million bushels produced, with 2024’s crop estimated at 30.5 million bushels, according to the release. That is equivalent to 1.28 billion pounds of apples. The average annual crop size for Michigan is approximately 25 million bushels.
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Forlini named Columbus Day ‘Man of the Year’
MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Clerk Anthony G. Forlini has been named the Columbus Day “Man of the Year” by the Detroit Area Columbus Day Celebration Committee. He will be honored Oct. 13 during the 2024 Columbus Day Banquet at the Italian American Cultural Center in Clinton Township.
“Anthony Forlini has always been a strong leader and advocate in our Italian American Community. He has been a shining example of how to give back to the Italian American Community with his willingness to go above and beyond, actively seeking ways to help, support and make the community better and stronger,” Columbus Day Celebration Committee President Lisa Valerio-Nowc said in a prepared statement.
Forlini, the son of an Italian immigrant, has made multiple trips to Italy, establishing ties between schools and businesses and introducing American culture to Italy and vice versa. In his many visits to Italy, he brought Italian and American students together.
In 2013, he helped establish a sister-school program with a high school in Perugia, Italy, and Lake Shore Public Schools, according to a press release. After multiple visits to Cassino, Italy, he signed a sister-school program in June of 2018 with an advanced studies high school in Cassino, Italy, and L’anse Creuse School District, the press release states. Reportedly more than 150 students are enrolled in Italian classes this year alone.
Also honored this year are “Woman of the Year” Mary Smith, of the Venetian Club of Mutual Aid, and “Humanitarian of the Year” Joseph Toia, judge of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court.
Utica posts survey on parks and recreation offerings
UTICA — The city is updating its five-year parks and recreation master plan. The city’s Recreation Committee would like feedback from residents and visitors to help it determine the future of these offerings. The survey can be found at a link on the city’s website, cityofutica.org, or directly at https://bit.ly/ UticaParksPlan.The survey will be open through Nov. 8.
Utica receives $153,000 in Fire Department funding
UTICA — U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and his staff helped the city procure a grant in the amount of $153,000. The grant will allow the city to purchase a new ambulance and radios for the Utica Fire Department. It will also help with new equipment for the Utica Police Department.
Lions Club’s wine-tasting event to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Lions Club will have its annual holiday wine tasting “with fine liqueurs & craft beer sampling” from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Palazzo Grande Banquet & Event Center, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. The event will have gourmet food, appetizers and music in addition to the fine wines, craft beers and liquors sponsored by BB’s Liquor at 21 Mile and Schoenherr roads. Tickets cost $125 each or $1,250 for a table of 10. The proceeds will support Leader Dogs for the Blind and Lions charities. For tickets and more information, visit shelbylionsclub.org.
Voter guides online
METRO DETROIT — The candidate profiles from all 19 C & G Newspapers are available online at cand gnews.com/news/elections. The Shelby-Utica News’ candidate profiles ran in print in the Oct. 9 issue.
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Family celebrates 100 years with annual reunion at River Bends Park
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Jodi Salisbury, a current Shelby Township resident, said that every year her family, the Hamden family, hosts a family reunion at River Bends Park, and this year they celebrated their 100th reunion on Sept. 7.
“We have been hosting our family reunion at Riverbends for 30-plus years. Unfortunately, I do not have the exact year,” Salisbury said.
They had 130 people come to the reunion this year.
“We all had matching Hamden T-shirts. We celebrated with a bounce house, popcorn, cotton candy, the egg toss, find-the-watermelon amongst many other games,” she said.
They started the day with a prayer and had a moment of silence for family members Nadine Hamden and Renee Camp, who passed away this year.
“We also prayed over Dallas Craighead who was sick at the time and has since passed,” she said.
They held this event in the Hickory Pavilion.
The youngest family member is Liam Hamden and the oldest family member is Gerry Paddon.
James Salisbury said it’s the best day of the year.
“Our family has made this event special and memorable. There is nothing like having all of your family together,” he said.
Jodi Salisbury said they are super excited to hit 100 years.
‘It was a great day filled with games, food and best of all, love. How amazing! One hundred times we have made this event happen and it just keeps getting better and better,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
Enhance the design atmosphere of any space at Consign Couture
Looking for that signature piece or design element to take any interior space to the next level? Look no further than Consign Couture Interiors & Inspiration.
Now celebrating three years on 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, Consign Couture founder Rosemarie Baldwin said she wanted to create a personalized shopping experience ofering consignment pieces, builder’s model merchandise and new furniture, home decor and oneof-a-kind gifts.
“When you come into my store, it’s somewhat of a treasure hunt,” Baldwin said. “The store is filled with national name brands, all at amazing prices. It’s perfect for very savvy
consumers who really know their brands.”
Baldwin spent 35 years in retail and was a vice president of visual merchandising and marketing for national retailers. She said she wanted to put that national experience to work at the local level.
At Consign Couture, you’ll find new high-end home decor items from brands including Uttermost — accent pieces, vases, statues, furniture and tables. Merchandise in the store on consignment bears famous brand
names, including West Elm and Pottery Barn.
“We’ve curated a selection of stylish and unique items, perfect for refreshing your space and treating your loved ones,” Baldwin said. “We have an extensive collection of funky items if you’re looking for something that makes a big statement in your decor. I love to enhance atmospheres, to tie rooms together and help designers make a bold statement.”
Baldwin said she’s already looking forward to the weeks and months ahead, and the interior
design inspirations that will change with the seasons. “What I’m really excited about is celebrating the fall season and a spectacular holiday season ahead,” she said. “I will be selling seasonal holiday things such as diferent lighted orbs, beautiful garlands, holiday candles, decor pieces, pillows and throws.”
Consign Couture Interiors & Inspiration is located at 16989 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township. For more about the shop and its wares visit consigncouturemi.com.
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The Hamden family hosts its annual family reunion at River Bends Park. This year the family celebrated its 100th year of holding a reunion. Photo provided by Jodi Salisbury
Asst. Prosecuting Attorney
SIERAWSKI
FOR 41-A DISTRICT COURT JUDGE PAT
had the privilege and honor to speak at this years
Shelby Township Memorial Day ceremony where he shared a letter recounting his grandfather’s bravery on Okinawa during WWII.
Pat’s grandfather was a recipient of a Purple Heart (as well as two Bronze Stars) during the Battle of Okinawa. Pat’s twin brother Tony is a current Major in the United States Marine Corps serving over 13 years and deployed twice to Afghanistan.
Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. Unfortunately, many times those same veterans struggle transitioning back to civilian life once they have completed their service. Issues like PTSD, substance abuse, and other mental health issues afect veterans diferently and more prevalently than the average citizen. As the son, grandson, twin-brother and cousin of VETERANS; Pat has always held them and their service to our country in the highest regard. If elected, he hopes to establish a Veterans Treatment Court so as to help those who have sacrifced so much for our freedom.
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Pat with 2024 Sterling Heights Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal, Chief Judge of 41-A District Court, Desert Storm Veteran and 20 year retired Air Force Major father Steve Sierawski. Recipient of the Air Force Air Medal.
Integrity and EXPERIENCE MATTERS
39 years at Macomb County Sheriff’s Office 14 years as Sheriff
EDUCATED AND DEDICATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Associate Degree from Macomb Community College
• Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University
• Class 208 F.B.I National Academy
• Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
• Secret Service Dignitary Security Protection Program
• Fiscally manage a $99 million dollar budget
• Policy and decision maker
• Leader of 562 full time employees and 178 Reserve Deputies
• Board Member of the F.B.I. Criminal Justice Information System Advisory Policy Board.
• Vice Chair of Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement
ENDORSEMENTS
• Macomb Sheriff Captains/Commander/Dispatcher
Director Union
• Macomb Sheriff Command Officer Union
• Macomb County Professional Deputy Sheriff’s Association
• Macomb County Association of Chiefs of Police
• Police Officers Association of Michigan
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• Consolidated Dispatch Services with Clinton Township and Sterling Heights police and fire.
• Since 2011, increased staffing by 114 full time positions.
• New State of the Art Marine Division Headquarters.
• New Central Intake and Assessment Center with a focus on mental health and substance use disorder for those remanded to the County Jail opening in 2027.
• Updated technology for Law Enforcement, Dispatchers, Correctional Staff.
• IBEW Local 58
• Sheetmetal Worker Local 58
• Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
• Macomb County PAC, MEA
• UAW Region 1
• Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
MOTOR CITY ROCKERS HIRE FORMER MECHANICS HEAD COACH AS FRONTMAN
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
FRASER — Big Boy Arena is welcoming back a head coach familiar with the Fraser area.
The Motor City Rockers, who compete in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, announced the hiring of former Motor City Mechanics head coach Steve Shannon. The FPHL is a single A minor professional hockey team.
The decision comes after the team announced the resignation of inaugural head coach Gordie Brown, who led the team to the division finals last season.
The Rockers said Brown’s resignation stems from his journey on an “exciting new career opportunity.”
“First and foremost, we wish Gordie (Brown) the best of luck in his new endeav-
ors, this organization will always be grateful for the commitment and the groundwork he has laid out,” team President Scott Brand said in a press release. “We are very happy he will be able to spend more time with his family and his new opportunity will put him and them in a better position.”
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On Friday, Oct. 4, the St. Kieran Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 13983 presents to the Shelby Township Fire Department three dozen “Casey” teddy bears. The Fire Department can use the bears to comfort children at emergency scenes.
Knights of Columbus donates
‘Casey’ bears to Shelby Fire Department
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Oct. 4, Knights of Columbus Council No. 13983, from St. Kieran Catholic Church, presented the Shelby Township Fire Department with three dozen “Casey” teddy bears. The teddy bears are to be given to traumatized children at fire and auto accidents scenes.
The council made the donation in memory of Mark Semaan, who was a retired battalion chief with the Shelby Town-
ship Fire Department, a member St. Kieran Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus who died in 2022.
Founded in 1882, in New Haven, Connecticut, by the Rev. Michael McGivney, the Knights of Columbus is now an international fraternal organization based on the principles of charity, fraternity, unity and patriotism.
Brian Werner, deputy fire marshal and emergency manager at the Shelby Township Fire Department, said the bears always give
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SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH
CLEARING THE AIR ON VAPING RISKS
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — While vaping was originally marketed to replace cigarettes and some teens say it helps them with stress, health officials say the opposite is true.
Alliance for Coalitions for Community Health Prevention Outreach Specialist Justen Daniels said a lot of health complications come with vaping, including damage to the lungs, heart problems, gastrointestinal issues and more.
He said vape cartridges are filled with hundreds of cancer-causing chemicals.
“The majority of vape pens or vape products are going to contain nicotine, and they’re going to contain a lot of it — a lot of potency,” Daniels said.
He said Stanford’s Reach Lab shared a study that one type of vape pen, which has around 5,000 puffs, has the nicotine equivalent of around 590 cigarettes.
“I don’t think folks are realizing how much nicotine is in there and how addictive that nicotine is,” Daniels said.
Youth are more susceptible to nicotine or THC — a cannabinoid found in marijuana — dependence because their bodies and brains are still developing, Daniels said. The youngest he’s seen or heard of a person having a vape pen is around 8-years-old.
He said that though he doesn’t have a definitive answer of whether cigarettes or vape pens are more harmful, they are both very addictive.
Megan Phillips, Oakland Community Health Network’s director of substance use and disorder services, gathered information about the dangers of vaping.
A document from the organization states that nicotine addiction can cause harm to a person’s mental health, but more research is needed to understand the connection between vaping and mental health. It also states that studies show those who quit smoking experience lower anxiety, stress and depression, and experience a better mood and quality of life.
Vaping
“Oakland Community Health Network, alongside our prevention partners, The Alliance, and Oakland County Health Division, work tirelessly to educate community members on the dangers of vaping,” Phillips said in email.
Vaping products can affect brain development, memory, attention, learning, mood and mental health, the Health Division states.
“Additionally, vaping devices may produce vapor containing lead, which can cause brain damage,” the Health Division states.
The age to purchase vape products is 21 years old in both Michigan and nationally, though kids still manage to get these products by employees not age checking IDs, connections with older friends and sharing or by fake IDs Daniels said.
“Because technology has gotten so sophisticated, so a lot of times it’s easy to pick up on a fake ID, so a lot of times they will take an older sibling’s ID,” Daniels said.
“The most common reason middle and high school students give for currently using e-cigarettes is, ‘I am feeling anxious, stressed,
or depressed,’” the document from OCHN said.
The document went on to say, though, that vaping can actually increase these feelings.
Daniels said that if an underage person looks enough like their older sibling, a quick glance will not give away that they are underage. These IDs will not trip the scanners because they are legal IDs.
Underage people who are caught with vaping can face consequences.
Daniels said in the worst case scenario underage people could face a misdemeanor. They can also face detention, suspension and expulsion at school.
“We are seeing so many of our schools take an interest in restorative programming and alternatives to suspension programming,” Daniels said.
He went on to say that if a child is kicked out of school for vaping, they are going to go home and vape.
“It defeats the purpose,” Daniels said. “And so we have a lot of folks who are doing friends of the court programs.”
Vaping products like Juul became popular around the late 2010s, and Daniels said he still considers it very new.
“Especially within the grand scheme of,
you know, how long it took the cigarette and everything to come out,” Daneils said. “It took around 100 years for a lot of that information about cigarettes and some of its potential impacts, some of its potential harmful health implications to come out.”
Vape products were originally marketed as a product to help adults stop smoking tobacco, and they were marketed for adults. Daniels said now it’s really hard to identify vape products due to their evolution and how they are made to blend in as electronic cigarettes. Daniels said there are vapes that
look like smart watches, key fobs, straws and more.
Parents should educate themselves through education programs and presentations so they can recognize vape products.
“Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know,” Daniels said. “And that’s one of the good things about our organizations with the alliance.”
He went on to say they have programs to educate parents and community members about what vapes look like, the health implications and much more.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SHELBY TOWNSHIP:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General election will be held in the Charter Township of Shelby, County of Macomb, State of Michigan on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
At the election places in the township indicated below:
Pct No Polling Place
1 & 14 Crissman Elementary 53550 Wolf Dr (North off 24 Mile Rd, east of Van Dyke)
2 & 4 Wiley Elementary 47240 Shelby Rd (E side of Shelby Rd near 21 Mile Rd)
3 & 9 Shadbush Nature Center 4101 Riverbends Dr (N of Auburn Rd, E of Ryan Rd)
5 & 30 Shelby Jr. High 51700 Van Dyke (East off Van Dyke, North of 23 Mile Rd)
6 & 21 West Utica Elementary 5415 W. Utica Rd (N side of W Utica Rd, between Auburn/Ryan)
7 & 22 Morgan Elementary 53800 Mound Rd (E side of Mound, between 24 & 25 Mile Rd)
8 & 12 Monfort Elementary 6700 Montgomery (East off Mound, between 23 & 24 Mile Rd)
10 Utica High 47255 Shelby Rd (W side of Shelby Rd near 21 Mile Rd)
11 Fire Station #1 6345 23 Mile Rd (N side of 23 Mile, Between Van Dyke/Mound)
13 & 15 Switzer Elementary 53200 Shelby Rd (NE Corner of 24 Mile & Shelby)
16 & 18 Malow Jr. High 6400 25 Mile Rd (S side of 25 Mile, East of Mound Rd)
17 & 32 Eisenhower High 6500 25 Mile Rd (S side of 25 Mile, East of Mound Rd)
19 Roberts Elementary 2400 Belle View (E of Dequindre, north of 23 Mile Rd)
20 & 26 Shepherd’s Gate Church 12400 23 Mile Road (S of 23 Mile, E of M-53 Freeway)
23 & 31 St. John Vianney Church 54045 Schoenherr (W side of Schoenherr, North of 24 Mile Rd)
24 Beacon Tree Elementary 55885 Schoenherr (W side of Schoenherr, North of 25 Mile Rd)
25 & 28 St. Therese of Lisieux Church 48115 Schoenherr (W side of Schoenherr, North of 21 Mile Rd)
27 & 29 Lakeside Assembly of God 46155 Schoenherr (W side of Schoenherr, North of Hall Rd)
The polls of said election will open at 7:00 a.m. and remain open until 8:00 p.m. of said day of election.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 ELECTION IS TO DECIDE WHO SHALL BE ELECTED TO THE FOLLOWING OFFICES:
PRESIDENTIAL Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States
CONGRESSIONAL United States Senator, Representative in Congress
LEGISLATIVE Representative in State Legislature
STATE BOARDS Member of the State Board of Education, Regent of the University of Michigan, Trustee of Michigan State University, Governor of Wayne State University
COUNTY Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk and Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Public Works Commissioner, County Commissioner
TOWNSHIP Supervisor, Clerk, Treasurer, Trustee
JUDICIAL Justice of Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals, Judge of Circuit Court, Judge of Probate Court, Judge of District Court
COMMUNITY COLLEGE Board of Trustees Member Macomb Community College
LOCAL SCHOOL DIST School District Board Member Utica Community Schools, Romeo, and/or Rochester
AND FOR THE PURPOSE OF VOTING ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS:
COUNTY PROPOSALS:
Continuation of Macomb County E 9-1-1 Surcharge
For the purpose of continuing funding for 9-1-1 emergency call answering and dispatch services within Macomb County, shall Macomb County be authorized to assess a surcharge of up to $0.42 per month on all service users, except for users of a prepaid wireless telecommunications service, located within Macomb County for a period of four (4) years, effective from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029?
Proposal to Elect a Charter Commission for the Purpose of Generally Revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb
Shall the county of Macomb elect a charter commission for the purpose of generally revising the Home Rule Charter of the County of Macomb and framing and submitting to the electorate of the county a revised home rule charter for the county under the constitution and laws of Michigan?
Absentee ballots are available for all elections; registered voters may apply for ballots at www.mi.gov/vote or by contacting the Clerk’s Offce to obtain an application.
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Craig Cowper, Deputy Clerk Charter Township of Shelby 586-731-5102
LOCAL CHILDREN ASK NFL HALL OF FAMER CALVIN JOHNSON HARD-HITTING QUESTIONS
BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
WARREN — Detroit Lions legend and National Football League Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. made his way through the Warren community the past two days.
On Oct. 8, Johnson visited Warren Cousino High School to speak with the freshman, junior varsity and varsity football teams as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Heart of a Hall of Famer series. The visit also validated almost decadelong rumors of Johnson potentially going to the Patriots.
The 2024 “Pride of the Lions” inductee then took to an even younger audience Oct. 9 at Gardner White’s Warren location, 6500 E. 14 Mile Road, hosting his “Bedtime Stories” event. Gardner White was named the official furniture and mattress store of the Detroit Lions and hosted the event in conjunction with the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and American Cancer Society.
Johnson was greeted by a lively crowd of children and their parents and kicked right into gear, reading “Bunnies on the Go: Getting from Place to Place” and “All Through the Night: Important Jobs That Get Done at Night.”
Johnson took a crowd vote on which book should kick off the night, and the bunnies were victorious.
After the readings, Johnson took a few minutes to conduct a Q&A with his youthful audience, who came prepared to ask the six-time Pro Bowler some questions:
Q. Do you know how many touchdowns you scored in your whole career?
A. Eighty-three. I got robbed of a couple, but 83.
Q. Who is the toughest cornerback you ever went up against?
A. I’ll give you two names. Al Harris, he was the first one. Patrick Peterson was the second.
Q. Who is the toughest team you ever went against?
A. That’s tough. You know what’s tough? It’s really tough playing when it’s really cold outside because your fingers and feet hurt. When we’re playing in Green Bay and it’s zero degrees outside, that’s pretty tough.
Q. How hard does Jared Goff throw the ball?
A. Quarterbacks can throw the ball really hard. You see my finger here? See how that finger here is messed up and a little shorter, that’s how hard they throw. They mess up your fingers.
Q. How many receiving yards did you have in your career?
A. Eleven thousand and something, I forget exactly how much it was (11,619).
Q. How fast could you run?
A. When I was running at my peak, I was running a 4.35 if that means anything to you.
Q. Why do they call you “Megatron”?
A. They call me “Megatron” because when I was first playing football in 2007, that’s when the “Transformers” movie came out. Everybody just started calling me “Megatron” and it caught on.
Q. How many points did you have?
A. I guess you would have to multiply 83 by six. I can’t do that off the top of my head. (According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and pro-football-reference.com, Johnson had 508 career points. He had one rushing touchdown and two two-point conversions in addition to his 83 receiving touchdowns.)
Q. That call you got when they put you in the (Pro Football) Hall of Fame, what was that feeling like? (A father asked this question.)
A. That was a rush of emotions. You think about all the things you did in your career. It was just a rush of all my teammates, all the experiences, and all the different emotions I had from 0-16 to when we made the playoffs. It was all that in one moment. It was a happy moment to say the least.
Q. Did you play with Barry Sanders?
A. I did not play with Barry Sanders. I really wish I did, but he was a little bit older than me. It would’ve been very cool to play with Barry.
Q. Who is your favorite Lions player right now?
A. That’s tough. I love Jared (Goff). He’s a solid dude. I love Amon-Ra (St. Brown). There’s so many guys on the team,
but those are my top-two. Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET FOR 2025 AND 2024 BUDGET AS AMENDED
The Charter Township of Shelby Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on the 2025 Budget and 2024 Budget, as amended, at the Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316, on Friday, November 1st, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. and Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Joanne Allen Board Room.
“The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.”
This notice is published in compliance with Public Act 267 of 1976, as amended, M.C.L.A. 41.72a(2)(3), M.C.L. 141.412, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service at the hearing should contact the Shelby Township Clerk’s Offce at (586) 731-5102, TDD (586) 726-2731.
A copy of the 2025 Proposed Budget and the 2024 Budget, as amended, will be on fle and available for inspection during normal business hours at the Offce of the Clerk.
Stanley Grot Township Clerk 52700 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 731-5102
Published: Shelby-Utica News 10/16/2024
Photo by Erin Sanchez
Calvin Johnson Jr.. the 2024 “Pride of the Lions” inductee, visited Gardner White’s Warren location Oct. 9 to host his “Bedtime Stories” event. Gardner White was named the official furniture and mattress store of the Detroit Lions and hosted the event in conjunction with the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation and the American Cancer Society.
Shannon
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linski during the NHL’s lockout.
Shannon brings 48 years of coaching experience, with his last stop at the Port Huron Fighting Falcons of the North American Hockey League from 2012-2013. Shannon has lived in Florida and Texas for the last nine years before moving back to Michigan a year and a half ago.
“The Rockers are incredibly fortunate to have a head coach with Steve’s background and connections in the hockey world, particularly here in the Greater Detroit Area and the Midwest,” Brand said. “Steve is going to bring honest, hard-nosed hockey to Big Boy Arena and will continue to build on our team’s winning tradition. Steve knows the game, understands what it takes to win at this level, as it’s important to our organization. He will make the players better; he develops hockey players and young men.”
Shannon said he’s watched the Rockers in person a handful of times since the team was founded, and said fans can expect a different style of play this season.
“I’m going to put some systems in that they haven’t had since the inception,” Shannon said. “We’re going to play a little differently and we’re going to be tough on the puck. We’re going to do what we do and play my style of hockey.”
The Rockers held its first team practice Oct. 9 and are slated to begin the season Oct. 12 when they host the Port Huron Prowlers at Big Boy Arena in Fraser.
Shannon said he has access to watch games from past seasons to scout FPHL opponents, but said he’s more focused on his team.
“I’m not so inclined to do that at this point because we have to take care of ourselves first,” Shannon said. “We have to worry about what we’re going to do and then we’ll worry about what they’re doing after.”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 4981090.
Casey bears
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the recipients a feeling of comfort and a feeling that someone else cares for them during their traumatic experience.
“Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for donating Casey bears, as the bears always help calm children in an emergency situation,” Werner said. “The donations have been greatly appreciated over the years.”
Joseph Vogel, Knights of Columbus member, said the teddy bear donation is something they are proud to do and happy to provide.
“There are not many opportunities for the average organization or person to make such a direct contribution to benefit the victims of accidents and tragedies. The Casey bear program provides this,” he said.
RE-ELECT DICICCO FOR TRUSTEE
November 5th, 2024
• Dedication to Strong Police and Fire Departments: Ensuring the safety and security of our residents is my top priority. I have and will continue to support our Police Chief and Fire Chief ensuring they have the resources necessary to protect and serve our community efectively.
• Increased Services to Seniors and Families: Our seniors and families are the backbone of Shelby Township. I have and will continue to support initiatives like the new library and activity center (STAC), which opened with no new cost to taxpayers. Our community thrives because of enhancements to services and support to these groups.
• Efcient Government: I believe in a government that works efciently for its people, eliminating waste and optimizing services to ensure every taxpayer dollar is put to good use. Projects like the new water tower will keep water costs lower to residents for years to come.
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Football
where they were ranked or how many voids there were to fill, but rather how the pieces they had in place could fit with what head coach Christopher Smith was trying to do.
“We were using that (the rankings) for motivation,” junior Braylon Burnside said. “We were talking about how we were getting ranked low. We didn’t care where we were ranked. We just wanted to come in and do our thing — our Eisenhower thing.”
The Eagles did just that as a strong defensive effort guided it to a 21-14 win over Dakota Oct. 11 at Swinehart Stadium, securing co-MAC Red championships for both Eisenhower and Dakota as they sit at 4-1 in the league.
Eisenhower came out swinging early on both sides of the ball, but it was an old reliable on the Eagles defense who would shift the momentum fully in favor of the Eagles.
As Dakota crossed midfield with just under a minute left in the first quarter, a big hit from the Eisenhower defense on Dakota senior quarterback Jadon Ford on a designed run resulted in a 62-yard scoop-and-score for senior defensive back Conner Temple, who jetted down the sidelines with blockers in front of him.
Temple has been the heart and soul of the Eisenhower defense, headlining a returning secondary that paces one of the top defenses in Macomb County.
“It’s basically a whole new group besides our four defensive backs, which are the hardest people to find,” Smith said. “They’re all returners from last year. That made it a lot easier, and the front seven being able to
adjust and coaching them up. We just found a bunch of animals in the school and said, ‘You guys are our front seven, go play.’”
The defensive touchdown not only extended the lead to 14-0 but deflated a Dakota offense that would continue to fight its way into Eagle territory but come up with nothing to show for it.
The Cougars didn’t shy away from entering Eagle territory, but a missed field goal and a handful of stops from the Eisenhower defense kept Dakota senior Brady Hamby and the offense at a standstill.
You can only keep Hamby, who had 17 carries for 90 yards, out of the end zone for so long as the Dakota offense finally made a house call late in the third quarter on a 5-yard
run courtesy of its senior running back.
When you’re going up against a runner like Hamby, who’s had four games of 100 or more rushing yards and had eight touchdowns coming into the matchup, Smith said he can live with 90 yards and a score compared to how Hamby took over other games.
“We knew we had to shut down the run,” Smith said. “They’re a big, power team and we did the best we could. I know they got some yards, but we held them when it counted.”
The Dakota offense would get another opportunity at the start of the fourth quarter as the Cougars offense worked its way deep into Eagle territory, but a missed field goal ended the scoring threat.
On the ensuing drive, Eisenhower senior quarterback Jack Bullock called his own number for a 15-yard rushing touchdown, which was preceded by a 43-yard pass completion to junior wideout Keaton Duda to set up the Eisenhower offense at the Dakota 7-yard line. Eisenhower was backed up to the 15-yard line after a penalty and a pair of negative yardage plays.
Bullock is the kind of quarterback every coach wants in the locker room, being someone who has waited his turn until he was the guy to lead the huddle. This season, Bullock is showing that patience pays off.
“Jack is a kid that’s waited his turn to be a starting quarterback,” Smith said. “He grew up an Eisenhower Eagles fan and he’s been waiting all his life, and now he’s a MAC Red champion. I’m so proud of him.”
Bullock opened up the scoring on Eisenhower’s first drive of the game as Burnside found a wide-open Bullock down the middle of the field on a flea-flicker for a 20yard touchdown connection.
“Me and Jack, we’d been working on it all practice,” Burnside said. “Even in practice, it hadn’t been going our way. We knew once we came into the game and were under the pressure we’d be able to run it and be successful. I trusted Jack to catch the touchdown.”
Ford, who threw for 157 yards on 18 attempts, quickly drove down the field and found senior Di’Mari Malone for a 16-yard touchdown to pull within a score with under a minute left, but Dakota was unsuccessful on the onside attempt.
With MAC Red play over, Eisenhower will finish its regular season with St. Clair Shores Lakeview and Clarkston while Da-
See FOOTBALL on page 23A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Utica Eisenhower senior quarterback Jack Bullock scores off a 20-yard flea-flicker pass from junior wideout Braylon Burnside.
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kota will look to rebound against Utica and Oxford.
The way both teams are playing, it wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone if the two teams met again in the Michigan High
School Athletic Association Division 1 state playoffs, which is all over the minds of the surging Eagles.
“We always talk about it (states) every day,” Burnside said. “We’re always focused on one game after the next, but we’re after that state title.”
Call Staff Writer Jonathan Szczepaniak at (586) 498-1090.
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Through the gates
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — In the early morning hours of Sept. 24, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to Selfridge Air National Guard Base after an unauthorized SUV drove through the gate. No damage was done to base property, but the SUV was stopped by spike strips.
The driver, a 40-year-old Roseville man, passed field sobriety tests and was negative for alcohol on a breath test. He told deputies that he wanted to go to the pier, that he had not slept for two days and did not remember when he last ate.
The driver agreed to seek medical attention.
Entering without breaking
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On the morning of Sept. 21, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 24600 block of Murray Street for a larceny report.
The caller, a 31-year-old township woman, said she received fraud alerts from her bank about her debit cards. She then noticed someone had broken into her car. Her husband moved the car outside the night before and she believed the car was left unlocked overnight. The purse was left in the car but the cards were taken. The woman told deputies a similar incident occurred in the past and believed it was the same perpetrator.
Pursuit along 16 Mile, Harper
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Around 2:30 a.m. on Sept. 27, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies pulled over a silver Chevrolet Malibu that failed to stop at the northbound Union Lake Road and 16 Mile Road red light.
Upon stopping, a database search of the license plate reportedly revealed the car was owned by a 20-year-old Detroit man with multiple warrants. The car was also leaving an area where many car-based crimes were reported. Before he could be approached, the man took off from the stop and a pursuit was engaged. The chase moved up and down 16 Mile and Harper Avenue with multiple illegal U-turns being made. The chase went past 15 Mile Road on Harper when it was terminated.
The suspect was last seen turning onto westbound Interstate 94. A state warrant authorization was completed for the car owner.
Security breach
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — In the early morning hours of Sept. 24, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a break-in at the former St. John Hospital on Ballard Street.
Signs of trespassing were found around the
were out, and plywood normally covering the door was removed. Inside the buildings, wires were cut in two power boxes while various other items — copper wires, pipes, cameras and motion detectors — were damaged and left around the building.
The property owner estimated around $100,000 in damage was inflicted.
Fraudulent lover
MOUNT CLEMENS — On Sept. 27, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 120 block of Rathbone Street to speak with the 64-year-old male resident about a computer crimes incident.
The man told deputies he had been speaking with an unnamed woman from Fraser he met over social media, going so far as to send her an explicit image. In response to the image, the man was threatened it would be released unless he sent the recipient a $100 Applebee’s gift card.
Deputies called the number and spoke with a man on the other end who asked when he would get his money. The suspect reportedly reiterated his threat before hanging up.
Stolen car and packages recovered
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:41 p.m. Sept. 2, police officers from Shelby Township received a Flock camera hit on a reportedly stolen vehicle. Detectives from Shelby Township started working the case and found the vehicle in the area of 22 Mile and Ryan roads.
Officers stopped the vehicle, and the driver and passenger were taken into custody. A search of the vehicle indicated that the occupants were also involved in stealing Amazon packages, police said. The occupants of the vehicle were interviewed by detectives and charged with possessing stolen property and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Knife pulled on manager
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 9:41 a.m. Sept. 2, police officers responded to Dequindre Estates, near Dequindre and Hamlin roads, for a threats complaint. Officers investigated and found that a felonious assault had occurred, police said.
Officers met with the caller, a manager of the mobile home park, who stated that he had been notified that one of his tenets was moving out. The caller went to the address to collect unpaid rent and was confronted by the man who was moving out. The caller reportedly stated there was a verbal argument and the man pulled a knife from his pocket and started to approach the caller. The suspect left the area prior to officers’ arrival, police said, and the case was turned over to the detective bureau for follow-up.
K-9 smells illegal drugs in vehicle
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — In the early evening Sept. 15, police officers from Shelby Township conducted a traffic stop in the area of Ryan and Auburn roads. The officers made contact with the driver and his two occupants.
During the traffic stop, a Shelby Township police dog was on the scene. The K-9 officer started to do a sniff of the vehicle, and the dog indicated that there were possible illegal drugs in the vehicle.
A search of the vehicle uncovered illegal drugs hidden inside, police said. The driver and occupants were taken to the Shelby Township Police Department for further investigation with the detective bureau.
Two people cited for starting fire
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township responded to River Bends Park for a female suspect and male suspect in the park causing a disturbance at 7:58 a.m. Sept. 15. Officers saw a small fire in the park with the suspects near the fire. The male suspect advised that he had started the fire to keep warm. The officers on the scene extinguished the fire and then spoke with the suspects. The female suspect reportedly gave a false name to officers and later stated that she lied because she was scared. The suspects were cited for open burning and advised to leave the park.
Wanted suspect arrested
GROSSE POINTE CITY/PARK — A 25-year-old man from Venezuela who was reportedly living in Detroit illegally was arrested by Grosse Pointe Park police Oct. 2. The suspect is said to have committed a home invasion in the Park and stolen a MacBook Air laptop computer from a vehicle while it was parked in the 17000 block of Kercheval Avenue in The Village Sept. 30. A police report states the suspect confessed to both crimes. Police said they recovered the laptop.
Jeep taken
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown suspect is said to have stolen a 2015 Jeep from the driveway of a home in the 2100 block of Stanhope Street between the hours of 9:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and 4:30 a.m. Oct. 3. The victim said the vehicle was locked and the keys were inside. Evidence found at the scene — including broken glass — confirmed that the suspect had likely smashed a window to make entry. According to a police report, the vehicle was involved in a police pursuit Oct. 6 that ended in the arrest of two suspects by the Eastpointe Police Department.
Suspicious stop MACOMB TOWNSHIP — At around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, deputies were called to the 21000 block of Homestead Drive for an auto accident.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
OCT. 17
Trunk or treat: 6-8 p.m. (rain date Oct. 24), Rafih Auto Group, 45441 Dequindre Road in Shelby Township, aninneman@rafihautogroup.com
OCT. 18
Dueling pianos fundraiser: Supports Shelby Township-based Butterfly Collective (nonprofit helping local domestic violence survivors), includes live entertainment, silent auction, raffles, appetizers and guest speakers, 6-10 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police #124, 11304 14 Mile Road in Warren, thebutterflycollective.org
Haunted Nature Center: Sensory friendly hour includes games, animals and ventriloquist, 4-5 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, facebook.com/TheShelbyTwp
OCT. 19
Farmers market: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbyfarmersmarket.org
Document shredding: Shelby Township residents can bring four boxes or bags, businesses can bring two, 8 a.m.-noon, River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, (586) 731-2121 (ext. 358), facebook.com/ ShelbyTownshipPolice
OCT. 19-20
Macomb County HarvestFest: Trick-or-treat stations, hayrides, inflatables, movies, music, magic, princesses, airbrush tattoos, pumpkin patch, pumpkin carvers, games, birds of prey and reptile shows, food drive, food trucks and more, costumes encouraged, noon-5 p.m., Freedom Hill County Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights, macombcountyharvestfest.com
OCT. 20
Packard Proving Grounds fall open house: Car show, Packard taxi rides,
Band and more, 1-5 p.m.,
Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
OCT. 26
Smetanka Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports & Expo Center, Building P on Macomb Community College - South Campus, 14500 E. 12 Mile Road in Warren, (810) 658-0440, smetankacraftshows.com
OCT. 30
Trunk or treat: Also hot cocoa and DJ, 6:30-8 p.m., Stony Creek Church, 45835 Van Dyke Ave. in Utica, donations of Hats and gloves for adults and toiletries for Blessing Box supply drive appreciated, www.facebook.com/ CityofUticaMichigan
OCT. 31
Widowed Friends Halloween lunch: Costumes optional, 1:30 p.m., Mavrix Restaurant & Bar, 50308 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Vicky at (586) 260-8679 by Oct. 24
NOV. 2
Perfect Cup of Herbal Tea: Sponsored by The Southern Michigan Daylily Society, sample brewed herbal teas and learn how to blend herbs for various purposes, also receive free herb packet, 10 a.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but registration required, marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, midaylilysociety.com
ONGOING
Feeding Time: Learn about and see what animals eat, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/events
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10
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upon arrival, who identified himself as the owner of a black Nissan Maxima he crashed into a parked car. He said he crashed into the car while sneezing. The man told deputies he was at a local sports bar getting a burger prior to the crash. After initially refusing to answer if he had been drinking, he reportedly eventually told deputies that he was drinking “ginger ale.” Deputies suspected the man was intoxicated and administered field sobriety tests and a breath test, which reportedly registered a 0.123 blood alcohol content. The man was
month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds.org, facebook. com/OCTDS
Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Monthly book clubs: Evening Book Club (meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday), Mystery Book Club (10:30 a.m. every second Saturday) and Afternoon Book Club (1 p.m. every third Thursday), Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., shelbytwp.org/government/departments/library
• Not Your Parents’ Book Club, 7 p.m. every last Tuesday, 22nd Street Steakhouse, 48900 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/government/ departments/library
• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
Widowed Friends events: Breakfasts at 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of month, Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, call/text Ellen at (586) 489-2569
• Cards and games, noon-2:45 p.m. every fourth Friday of month, bring snack to share and own beverage, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936
Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28, Nov. 6 and Nov. 18, Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, (800) 803-7174
Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month, doors at 6:30 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com
