10/30/24 Shelby-Utica News by C & G Newspapers

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Van Dyke lane closures to last 3 weeks in Utica, changes coming

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

UTICA — Lane closures began Oct. 26 for the Van Dyke Avenue median project, which aims to eliminate the dangerous driving conditions that result from illegal left turns.

The project includes the inside northbound lane being closed just south of Canal Road and then reopened north of Hall Road. The southbound turn lane to Canal will be closed, south of Hall Road, and the southbound inside lane will become the “turn only” lane from Van Dyke onto Canal. The inside lane will reopen south of Canal.

The project is expected to last three weeks. Officials expect that this closure will be for the entire project.

Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino said the excessive number of illegal left turns on Van Dyke, south of Hall Road, has created the need for additional traffic controls.

“A cement median with mounted delineators is being constructed on Van Dyke from Hall Road to Greeley (Street). These illegal turns disrupt traffic and create hazardous driving conditions for our commuters.

“We regret the disruption during the construction period.

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SPACE’ FOR LOCAL ATHLETES

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Walk through the doors of Advanced Sports Performance on any given night during the week, and there are three things you’re guaranteed to notice: smiles on numerous faces, softball players perfecting their craft and owner Leslie Heisler’s vibrant personality.

“It’s nice having that personal touch of hers, and you sense it when you’re there,” said Bob Hall, Utica Eisnehower’s varsity softball coach

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and an Advanced Sports Performance team member. “You see her around the place because she has a lot of pride in her facility and what we’re doing in her facility. It’s nice to have that personal contact with not only the facility, but the owner of the facility. It’s a win-win situation to be honest with you.”

Located in Shelby Township at 47959 Van Dyke Ave. between 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads, Advanced Sports Performance has become a haven for softball players in the surrounding area

See SOFTBALL on page 14A

Advanced Sports Performance, a newly opened softball facility, holds a team practice for the 13U Michigan Batbusters travel softball team Oct. 10.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

UCS administrator earns a top state honor for exceptional leadership

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A UCS administrator has earned a top state honor for exceptional leadership and dedication to school counseling.

Kim Charland, executive director of secondary curriculum

and programs, has been named Administrator of the Year by the Michigan School Counselor Association.

Robert S. Monroe, Superintendent of Schools, said Charland’s impact on the UCS counseling team was apparent at the October Board of Education meeting when the district surprised her with this statewide recognition.

Macomb County Public Works replaces 400 feet of rotted pipe in Shelby Township

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Underground infrastructure replacement has taken place in Shelby Township after the report and removal of rotted corrugated metal pipe that had collapsed in an enclosed stretch of the Dunn Drain Branch D near 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township.

The location of this completed project is south of 22 Mile, just west of M-53, behind houses on the south side of Silverlake Court.

Norb Franz, the communications manager for Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice S. Miller, said that sometimes the Public Works Office finds that crumbling underground infrastructure is wider than expected.

“In May, we reported about the removal of rotted corrugated metal pipe that had collapsed in an enclosed stretch of the Dunn Drain Branch D near 22 Mile Road in Shelby Township, and replacement with

400 feet of new 18-inch-diameter concrete pipe after homeowners reported that water shot out of a manhole during rain events last spring, causing lasting ponding,” he said.

During the replacement, they discovered that the pipe joint just west of the existing manhole had become separated and probably was leaking for several years.

He said the contractor handling the pipe replacement subsequently removed the mortar bag collar from around the joint and replaced it with a concrete collar.

“Once the ground had sufficiently dried following multiple heavy rainstorms, the site was restored with topsoil, grass seed and straw mulch. The grass has been growing well in the repaired area just west of the M-53 freeway,” he said.

The project was funded by the Public Works Office’s cost sharing program, in which total costs are split between the county and using funds allocated by the Board of Commissioners and the local community.

Kim Charland, Utica Community Schools executive director of secondary curriculum and programs, has been named Administrator of the Year by the Michigan School Counselor Association.

Photo provided by Jennifer Kane

See CHARLAND on page 25A

LEFT: The Macomb County Department of Public Works replaces the rotted pipe with a new 18-inch-diameter concrete pipe.

ABOVE: A pipe joint discovered to be separated was fixed during the project.

Photos provided by Norb Franz

See PIPE on page 11A

CRIME WATCH

Drugs and gun found in vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township police officer observed a vehicle parked and running at a gas station for a significant amount of time at 4:32 a.m. Oct. 8. The officer went to check on the driver and found him slumped over the wheel.

The officer made contact with him and asked for identification. The driver attempted to locate his ID and accidentally pulled out a bag containing unknown pills, according to the report. The driver exited the vehicle, and police conducted a search of his vehicle. The officer located a loaded gun tucked next to the driver’s seat, according to the police report. The driver was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of dangerous drugs.

Identity fraud reported

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer responded to the area of 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads at 1:57 p.m. Oct. 8. The

officer spoke with the caller, who stated that someone had stolen her identification and had gained access to her Medicare insurance card. The woman advised the officer this was the second time this had happened to her. The officer confirmed that the woman did not lose any money. This case was documented and reviewed by a detective.

Police de-escalate situation

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:24 p.m. Oct. 8, police officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to Spring Hill Apartments for a domestic complaint. The caller reportedly told officers at the scene that she had gotten into an argument with her child’s father. The officers spoke with both parties involved and found that no crime had occurred, according to the police report. The parties were separated for the night. No other police action was needed.

— Kara Szymanski

UCS bands win honors

SCHOOL BRIEF

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — All four Utica Community Schools high school bands have once again taken top honors at a regional competition.

The Eisenhower, Henry Ford II, Utica and Stevenson bands received the top Division 1 ratings from judges at the annual Michigan School Band & Orchestra Association District 16 Marching Band Festival.

The adjudicators judged the band in the categories of marching, music and general effect.

The bands performed their halftime and Band-A-Rama shows:

• Falcon Marching Band — Game Night in Detroit.

• Chieftain Marching Band — Marching Through the 2000s.

• Eagle Marching Band – Sunny Side Up.

• Titan Marching Band – “Dual” of the Fates.

CORRECTION:

The listing for Shelby Township clerk in the candidate guide on page 23A of the Oct. 9 Shelby-Utica News should have said that the salary for the position is $92,743. The listing for the Shelby Township treasurer in the candidate guide on page 24A should have said that the salary for the position is $92,743.

— Kara Szymanski

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.

LAKESIDE PLANS SHOOT FOR THE SKIES

CURRENT CONCEPT ENVISIONS BUILDINGS UP TO 6 STORIES, CONTAINS LONGTERM FLEXIBILITY FOR 50STORY BUILDINGS

BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS — The longterm plans for the Lakeside City Center could truly put the “heights” in Sterling Heights.

During an Oct. 8 workshop, the Sterling Heights Planning Commission heard the latest details over zoning code and design guidelines for the Lakeside redevelopment project.

The project plans to transform Lakeside Mall — which closed at the start of July — into a mixed-use district including multiple neighborhoods.

During the workshop, representatives from the planning, architecture and engineering firm Arcadis shared those guidelines. They explained that the goal is to make the Lakeside site adaptable to the future and the community’s needs.

Erich Dohrer, from Arcadis, talked about the need for a mix of uses at the new

Lakeside, including retail, residences, offices and more.

“That’s what comes together to create the vibrancy and the dynamic kind of city center,” Dohrer said. “But it’s also important that it also helps to promote economic sustainability over the long term.”

Dohrer said the current plan envisions 2,359 multifamily residential units, over 560,000 square feet of retail anchor space, almost 162,000 square feet of new retail space, 70,000 square feet of office space, a 20,000-square-foot community center, and a hotel with 80-100 rooms. There would also be 400 units for independent senior living and 350 units for active adults ages 55 and older, he explained.

A sector of the development called The Lakeside Heart would be in the city center’s center, overlapping the mall’s historical footprint. James Mellor, from Arcadis, said this area would feature a 1-acre central park, and the area could host movies in the park and farmers markets.

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Four neighborhoods would surround the Lakeside Heart: The Crossroads to the northwest, The Urban Green to the northeast, The Senior Social for active senior liv-

ing to the southeast, and The Suburban Retreat to the southwest.

All those neighborhoods will be surSee LAKESIDE on page 27A

Lakeside’s developers want the district to flexibly commingle multiple uses — such as commercial, office and residential — in the same area while offering walkable streets. Rendering provided by the city of Sterling Heights

City celebrates new crosswalk, traffic safety pilot program

BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

STERLING HEIGHTS — Another step in Sterling Heights’ traffic safety agenda is underway.

Sterling Heights officials celebrated with Utica Community Schools leadership while cutting the ribbon on a new safety crosswalk by Stevenson High School, 39701 Dodge Park Road, Oct. 15.

The city also spread the word on its traffic safety pilot program, which is slated to start in October and last six months. The goal is to stop motorists from speeding, thus making it safer to be a pedestrian or cyclist.

According to city officials, the program plans to install speed cushions along Brougham Drive; traffic circles along Amsterdam Drive; a median on Pond View Drive; and pedestrian-activated rectangular rapid flashing beacons (at four spots around Dodge Park and Utica roads, such as the Stevenson crosswalk.

In addition, the Stevenson crosswalk area will be a trial area for curb extensions and a preliminary test for a painted crosswalk by mural artist Wendy Popko, city officials said.

City officials say these pilot projects, which cost around $75,000, could be ex-

See CROSSWALK on page 11A

Sterling Heights city officials try out the crosswalk.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

NEWS & NOTES

Shelby Township’s 2024 Halloween information

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township’s 2024 Halloween lineup includes a scarecrow contest, where residents and businesses create fun and/or creepy scarecrows for Heritage Lake. Scarecrows will be displayed until Nov. 1. On Oct. 31, trick-or-treating in Shelby Township neighborhoods will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. The Shelby Township Police Department will sound the emergency siren to start the festivities at 6 p.m. and close them with the siren at 8 p.m. Visit shelbytwp.org/fall for more event details.

UTICA HAS HALLOWEEN DECORATION CONTEST

UTICA — The 2024 Utica Halloween Decoration Contest is being held on the mayor’s Facebook page at facebook.com/ gus4utica.

In order to participate, “like” or “love” your favorite homes. The homes with the most likes and loves will be the winners. There will be one winner east of Van Dyke and one winner west of Van Dyke. Winners from past contests are ineligible. Each winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from the Utica Dairy Queen.

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township will commemorate Veterans Day at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Shelby Township Veterans Memorial at 52700 Van Dyke Ave. There will be musical performances, speeches and a prayer. For more information on the memorial and all veterans events, call the Supervisor’s Office at (586) 731-5154.

Utica looking for parks, recreation feedback

UTICA — The Utica Parks and Recreation Department is looking for residents to fill out a survey regarding what should be improved in its offerings. The survey will be open through Nov. 8. Take the survey at bit.ly/UticaParksPlan.

CINDERELLA STORY

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — While attending the Royal Oak Spooktacular festivities Oct. 20, Mila, 4, and Ellie Klann, 6, of Shelby Township, meet Cinderella.

VOTER GUIDES ONLINE

METRO DETROIT — The candidate profiles from all 19 C & G Newspapers are available online at candgnews.com/news/elections. The Shelby-Utica News’ candidate profiles ran in print in the Oct. 9 issue.

EARLY VOTING INFORMATION

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Early voting is now underway in Shelby Township and Utica through Nov. 3. Shelby Township’s early voting center is located at 52830 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. The location is the former Piccirilli’s Restaurant, and the township states that people should enter the facility from the municipal grounds on Jack Millard Boulevard. The daily hours for early voting are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Utica voters can cast their ballots in person at either of two early voting sites between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Utica partnered with Sterling Heights for its early voting sites, which are located at the Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road in Sterling Heights — use the side entrance of the Community Center — and the Chaldean Community Foundation at 3601 15 Mile Road in Sterling Heights.

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panded throughout the city if they’re deemed a success, following evaluation.

In a statement, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor said the city has listened to public feedback on traffic safety issues.

“With these new beacons and other traffic calming pilot projects, we’re making sure that in Sterling Heights, everyone can

drive, walk and bike with confidence in their safety,” Taylor said.

UCS Superintendent Robert Monroe added in a statement that its work with the city is focused on keeping students safe.

“These improvements have been a priority for our entire community, and we are pleased that these measures are the first of their kind in the city and will significantly improve the safety of our students walking to and from Stevenson High School,” Monroe said.

initial issue and brought it to our attention,” she said.

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller said that stormwater managers sometimes discover additional infrastructure problems after starting a project.

“We appreciate that homeowners who reside along the drain that’s under our department’s jurisdiction noticed there was an

County Commissioner Sylvia Grot, RClinton Township, said she would like to thank Miller, a Republican, for the project in Shelby Township.

“It will greatly benefit the residents and improve their quality of life. I am happy to be a part of this project with Commissioner Miller,” she said.

Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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since its grand opening on Aug. 17.

It’s a place where softball is the focal point for obvious reasons, but it’s so much more than just a field and a couple of cage rentals.

“It’s a one-stop shop,” Heisler said. “I always say that I want the girls to come in and kind of get whatever they need. Do you need a referral for a sports performance coach? What do you need and let’s try and get that for you. It’s not just physical with how we can help them — it can be emotionally, spiritually and mentally.”

Services range from cage and field rentals to hitting and fielding and pitching lessons, but ASP also offers massage therapy, integrated manual therapy that focuses on specific injuries or dysfunctions, speed and agility training, and mental performance.

While the field and cage are primar-

ily catered toward softball, massage and integrated manual therapy cater to anyone. Training is for all ages.

ASP has quickly morphed into the idea that Heisler first brainstormed while watching her daughter, Sam Heisler, a freshman next year at Armada High School, play travel softball at 8 years old.

“It started to develop as I watched her with the inconsistencies of what a boy’s experience is in athletics versus a girl’s experience in athletics is, and I started to see that so clearly that the girls needed a spot,” Heisler said. “They needed a place to play.”

Heisler, a Shelby Township police officer for 25 years and former military police officer, is somewhat of a local celebrity in Shelby Township for her 10 years as a D.A.R.E officer in the local elementary schools and a school resource officer at local schools as well.

Because of her familiarity with the area, Heisler, who lives in Armada, said she wanted somewhere that would provide a close-

knit feel, and she felt Shelby Township was the perfect fit.

“I didn’t want it to be flashy or bougie — I wanted it to be comfortable,” Heisler said. “I want the girls to come in here and feel like this is comfortable. Sometimes after speed and agility, the girls will stay after

and just pepper the volleyball. I’ll sit in here doing paperwork and I can just hear them giggling, and then they take control of my spotify.”

Sure, Heisler isn’t up-to-date on the newest rap songs the girls play or a fan of the

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Christmas music that gets blasted at times, but it’s all part of the dream she envisioned coming to life. Although if anyone remembers, the Shelby Township Police Department did a carpool karaoke video back in 2018 featuring Heisler, who sang some rap and rock.

For the incoming softball players, ASP has surrounded itself with knowledgeable trainers, from high school and travel coaches to collegiate softball players.

Aside from their experience and what they can bring to the table from a technical perspective, they’ve walked a similar path as the players walking through ASP’s doors.

“Everywhere that I went when I was younger was a baseball facility that could also be used for softball,” trainer Eryn VanderVlucht, the varsity softball coach at Macomb L’Anse Creuse North, said. “It was run by baseball guys, and it was just different. When I was growing up, the softball teams that were coming in were just extra money for them. They didn’t really care.”

Dr. Savvy Ferstle, owner of Savvy Performance Consulting, parlayed her collegiate softball career at University of Detroit Mercy into a career of performance consulting with athletes of

all ages, focusing on the mental aspect of their games.

Mental performance coaching has seen a massive uptick the past several years at both the high school and college level for athletics, and Heisler made sure her girls had the same opportunities at their disposal.

“Leslie is amazing, and I think what really drew me to working with her and to help her build what she is trying to achieve at ASP is that she is really focused on building the culture first,” Ferstle said. “As someone who comes from an organizational psychology background, I know how important building a really healthy and supportive culture is in any type of environment.”

On weekends and weekdays, ASP has become a second home for softball players at both the travel and high school level, but the ASP family will only grow as time goes on.

It’s just getting started, but the foundation Heisler and her team have laid is strong and looking to last a very long time.

“It was so obvious that she had a passion for helping the kids and wanting to have this safe space for the girls coming into her facility,” VanderVlucht said. “As a female in coaching, I can really respect that. It’s so obvious that she has such a big heart.”

For more information on ASP, visit www. advancedsportsmacomb.com.

Trustee John Vermeulen -

“Working Hard for Shelby Township”

Re-Elect

• Protected Property Values: opposing developers who demanded re-zoning to multi-family apartments and duplexes

• Lowest Millage rate of 9.2999 Mills of any Community with Full 24 Hour Police and Fire Service

• 23 million dollar road Improvements & resurfacing

• Award-winning library opened on time and within budget

• New Senior Center, pickleball courts, improved bike trails and parks

Proudly endorsed & supported by Shelby Township Supervisor Rick Stathakiss

“John has proven himself to be a proactive member of the Board and has ensured the construction of several municipal buildings on time and on budget. He listens and understands the issues and needs of this community. I fully support and endorse his re-election to the Township Board.”

The 13U Michigan Batbusters travel softball team spent some of its time at the facility decorating pumpkins.

Photo by Erin Sanchez

SPOTLIGHT ON SENIOR LIVING

ESTATE SALE COMPANIES PROVIDE HELPFUL SERVICE FOR DIVERSE HOME SITUATIONS

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — For those looking to move or for those who have lost someone and are interested in downsizing their possessions, estate sales professionals can provide assistance as individuals and families navigate through these issues.

Mara Topper, CEO and mediator for Senior Counseling Services, has worked with many people interested in scoping out estate sales professionals as they look to move and consider selling their houses.

“There’s a couple of people I refer clients to,” Topper said. “I also suggest they go with someone with good reviews that are clear about what they do.”

Potential clients are advised to consider how companies deal with cleaning out the home as well as donations and any other items that don’t sell. Clients should also consider what they want to take with them or give to family

members, and if there are items they can’t take, they should consider taking smaller pieces or photos of the items.

Clients may also need emotional support through the process of these sales and may consider reaching out to friends, family members, or mental health professionals for emotional support. On the day of the sale, they should also consider doing something special with their loved ones and letting the estate sale companies handle the sales.

“This can be a very emotional event for seniors, children and families,” Topper said. “If you hire an estate company, let them run it.”

Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides support to interested parties throughout the metro Detroit area as well as in other parts of the country.

Chris Deneau, owner of Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions, has been interested in collecting and selling household items and antiques for around 25 years. He held his first estate

See ESTATE SALES on page 24A

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RBA (Reaume Benefits Advisors) has been in business since 2003 and has stayed on top of all the changes to Medicare and the benefits marketplace.

“We work as consultants for people on Medicare. We help them decide which of the plans is going to best fit their needs for both prescription drug coverage and doctor network,” Reaume said. “We guide them on what plan makes the most sense for them.”

For business group coverage, RBA identifies the needs of the group to work within a budget that allows them to offer benefits.

“Benefits are the biggest issue for employers right now, and it helps employee retention for the employer,” Reaume said. “Being able to offer the proper plan and do it in an affordable manner is very critical.”

Once the right plans are identified, our advisors assist with the enrollment process and paperwork that can be “overwhelming” for those tasked with other duties, like daily business operations, without the benefit of an in-house human resources staff on the payroll.

“We become their benefits advisors and in

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The offices of Reaume Benefits Advisors/Medicare Choices are located at 8070 21 Mile Road in Shelby Township, and 312 Superior Mall in Port Huron. To set up a consultation or for more information, call (586) 204-2088.

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Managing nances can be a challenge at any stage of life, and Community Choice Credit Union is committed to helping members navigate these complexities with free, personalized guidance and estate planning resources.

According to Catherine McMacken, product design manager, the credit union’s Choice Map program is a complimentarynancial management tool aimed at guiding members toward making sound decisions and achieving their nancial goals.

“We see ourselves as a nancial partner for our members, whether they’re dealing with short-term goals or long-term plans,” McMacken said. “Choice Map is a tool that o ers access to a personal nancial plan created by our credit union certi ed nancial counselors. Every member center employee is required to earn this certi cation.”

Choice Map also o ers a suite of user-friendly tools available through the mobile app. Members can check their credit score, set savings targets, create a budget and more—and it’s always free.

McMacken pointed out that similar programs from other companies can cost hundreds of dollars per month. “Even for members con dent in their nances, it never hurts to check in and explore options,” she said. “We are

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here to serve our members, not to pro t from them, o ering a second opinion much like a healthcare specialist might provide.”

For more specialized needs, Community Choice has partnered with Credit Union Trust to o er members seeking assistance with trust, estate and other duciary services. Credit Union Trust President and CEO Jordan Summers explained how this partnership bene ts members. “We’re an alternative to traditional bank trust departments,” he said. “Our services include acting as a trustee, conservator or personal representative, helping members settle estates and ensure their plans are carried out. While we don’t draft estate documents, we help members understand the process and make recommendations to attorneys and professionals who can.”

Summers emphasized the importance of estate planning, particularly for members with unique needs. “Blended families, special needs situations or adult children with a history of substance abuse—these are all scenarios where our services come into play. Planning for worst-case scenarios is critical, especially as we’re living longer and facing more complex family dynamics.”

McMacken emphasized the signi cance of having the right people in place. “Our personal advisors often speak to senior members about reaching out to bene -

ciaries and ensuring everything is properly documented,” she said. “Even something as simple as updating bene ciary information can make a huge di erence down the road.”

Summers added that proper estate planning can also help members avoid the probate process.

be unintended consequences,” he said.

Credit Union Trust only charges members when acting in an o cial capacity, such as serving as trustee or personal representative. For those planning for future appointments, there is no charge until the service is needed.

“Probate makes personal a airs public, which many people prefer to avoid,” he said. “By planning ahead, we can help members ensure their assets are distributed as they wish, without the added stress on their families.”

Estate planning is more important than ever, Summers said, citing the ongoing transfer of wealth from baby boomers to their heirs. “Without the right plan, there can

Community Choice Credit Union has 24 member centers located across the state of Michigan, including such metro Detroit communities as Eastpointe, Warren, Roseville, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills and more. It o ers comprehensive mobile banking services online or via its app from anywhere in the world. Visit www. communitychoicecu.com to learn more.

Nonprofit Can Help You Understand Medicare Choice and Save Money

If you have a Medicare drug prescription plan that is either standalone (Part D) or part of a Medicare Advantage plan, now is the time to see if it will serve your health care needs — and ﬁt your budget — next year.

With serious changes on tap for Medicare, it’s especially important to do a beneﬁts checkup to make sure the medicines you take will still be covered by your plan.

During Open Enrollment, which began October 15 and runs through December 7, Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan beneﬁciaries may sign up for, change, or drop their plan without penalty.

It can be confusing, but help is available: Certified and unbiased volunteer counselors from AgeWays Nonprofit Senior Services’ Michigan Medicare Assistance Program (MMAP), will be available on-site and by Zoom or phone to help you review your plan, and if need be, enroll you in a better plan for 2025. The service is completely free and completely unbiased. The nonprofit is not affiliated with any insurance plan and gets a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services to provide the service.

“We are encouraging everyone to review their plans carefully this year. Our counselors are available to assist with this,” says Shari Smith, manager of MMAP.

Next year will bring some welcome changes for those who have high medication bills.

The Inﬂation Reduction Act of 2022 will hold down drug costs to $2,000. Once that amount is met, Medicare customers won’t have to pay anything more for the year. The law also provides that you can pay the cost over the course of the year.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that some health insurance companies have either left the Medicare Advantage market or will hike premiums to make up for the lost revenue.

In addition to phone and Zoom counseling options. AgeWays is scheduling inperson Medicare “Assistance Events” at community venues around the six-county region it serves, which includes Macomb County . Events happening in Macomb County include:

54100 Broughton Rd., Macomb 10 am – 4 pm Friday, November 8 and Friday, December 6

35679 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township 10 am – 4 pm Thursday, November 14 and Tuesday, November 19

40730 Romeo Plank Rd.

10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 20

14975 21 Mile Road 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday November 6 and Monday, November 18

40200 Utica Rd. 10 am – 4 pm Wednesday, November 13 and Wednesday, December 4

A full list of in-person events (including other events happening in Macomb County) is available on the AgeWays website (www.ageways.org). Appointments are required for all counseling sessions and can be made by calling 800-803-7174.

“Because of this, it’s more important than ever this year that people review their plans,” says Smith.

Shari Smith, Manager of MMAP

WUJEK-CALCATERRA & SONS: Round-the-Clock Compassion since 1913

With 15 licensed funeral directors, totaling 350 years of combined experience, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is uniquely qualifed to bring peace and comfort to grieving families in their time of need. And these aren’t ordinary funeral directors. Each one was specifcally sought out by the Wujek and Calcaterra families based on their individual talents and expertise.

Licensed funeral director Dominick Astorino, managing director at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, is honored to be a part of this exceptional team. “My colleagues and I are career professionals,” stated Astorino. “Most of us have been with Wujek-Calcaterra for over 20 years. We are dedicated to our career in a long-standing way.

“We also have an excellent collection of younger funeral directors. As the embalming professor at Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, I have taught many of them. I see their potential from the frst day I meet them and watch them develop.”

Tese devoted individuals represent a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds. Tey have formed enduring relationships with local families and the community. Tey are familiar with the neighborhood churches and have worked alongside their pastors. Tis allows them to connect with all types of families, putting them at

ease at a most difcult and overwhelming time.

Furthermore, their compassion isn’t strictly confned to business hours. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is one of the few funeral homes in the area where there is someone present 24/7.

According to Astorino, “We have never taken a day of since opening our original location in Detroit back in 1913. Christmas, holidays, brownouts, the worst snow storms – there has always been someone here to pick up the phone. We treat our families the way we would like to be treated. Tey never have to talk to an answering machine, and they know their loved one is never lef unattended.”

In addition to the 15 funeral directors, there is a support staf of 35 capable and compassionate individuals to complete the team at Wujek-Cacaterra & Sons. “We can serve all of our families, giving them everything they need – much like a personalized concierge.”

From preplanning to afercare services, Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons is available seven days a week, 365 days a year. Tey ofer two welcoming locations: 36900 Schoenherr Road in Sterling Heights, phone (586) 588-9117; and 54880 Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township, phone (586) 217-3316. For more information, visit wujekcalcaterra.com or follow Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons on Facebook.

Estate sales

sale when he was 19 years old and, through his business, aims to provide clients with a stress-free experience as Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions provides assistance with valuation, research, advertising and sales for each of their planned sales events.

“The industry standard (commission) is typically between 35-45%,” Deneau said in an email. “We however tailor each estate to the client’s needs. In estates that are higher dollar we lower the percentage to be fair to the client and ourselves. We also do not play the ‘first $5,000 is ours and then 45% after that’ like many companies do.”

On top of estate sales, another service that this business provides includes buy out and clean out services which allows for Clearview to quickly purchase and clean out items or residences so that the estate may be prepared for its next plans. Consignment sales are also available through their website, which features a variety of coins, antiques, jewelry, boats, motorcycles, vehicles and art among other items. Some items may be shipped to buyers, though most items are sold in person.

“We have a heavy online presence but we don’t specifically sell online,” Deneau said.

Through Clearview’s clients, Deneau and his staff have also found some unexpected items like homemade drug-related board games from the 1970s, tiny vials of cocaine, bricks of silver, and gold coins among other antiques and odd items. Deneau and his team will dispose of or hand over any concerning items like drugs and firearms to the proper authorities.

“You never know what you’re going to find,” Deneau said. “We’ve found all kinds of valuable crazy items.”

A lot of cleaning and preparation goes into each sale. If personal items are found, they will generally be hidden away in order to check with the clients.

“We scour the houses before the estate sale,” Deneau said. “We also reduce commission on high end items.”

These estate sales will generally run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the different addresses listed and each sale may take a few days depending on the client’s preferences. Once the sale ends, clients can expect to receive their check after a week.

“Everything is beautifully displayed,” Deneau said. “We get an eclectic mix of people and have gathered such a following. Our clients do very well.”

In July 2024, Deneau’s company worked with a retired 91-year-old resident of

Long Lake Road in Troy, with the assistance of the resident’s friend and neighbor Karol Szymula, for a large estate sale that featured a large collection of different art pieces and antiquities.

“We already tried to help him sell some things,” Szymula said. “Clearview is the best and really tries to give the best bang.”

This Troy sale saw a long line of people come through, with over 130 people signed in for this event.

“When we started on Thursday, the first guy in line came from Seattle,” Szymula said. “The line never stopped.”

According to Szymula, it took roughly around 15 months to get the house prepared for the sale with over 2,500 boxes full of stuff. The sale likely brought in over $100,000.

“The sale was unbelievably successful,” Szymula said. “We couldn’t do what Chris has done. It’s amazing.”

For more information, visit seniorcoun seling.info or clearviewestatesales.com.

Pictured are a variety items that were part of a Troy estate sale.

Photo provided by Clearview Estate Sales & Auctions

Charland

from page 3A

Charland will be honored by the association at its fall conference in November.

“Counselors from across the district took the time out of their evening to applaud Mrs. Charland for her award in the same way that she celebrates their work and achievements,” he told the Shelby-Utica News.

He said Charland is a champion of education who advocates that all children must be strong, healthy and ready to learn.

“Her whole child approach is an integral part of our UCS Empowered strategic plan, thanks to her work,” he said in a press release.

Charland partnered with the district’s 38 counselors, which led to changes in the district’s approach to student services and wellness.

“Everyone deserves a chance to be their best self and be given the tools to accomplish all they can be. Education is the profession

that allows a person to do this for others,” she told the Shelby-Utica News

These changes have increased the resources available to staff and parents, which they can find at uticak12.org/ucs_wellness; created additional support to keep students on track for graduation; enhanced services for English language learners and Alternative Learning Center students; and increased professional development and overall support for the district’s counseling staff.

“UCS counselors are a dynamic group and have the heart of their students in their hands. They work hard at developing a relationship with their students so they can assist them in meeting their individual aspirations,” she said in a press release.

Amanda Sayre, awards and recognition chair for the Michigan School Counselor Association, said this recognition is a testament to Charland’s leadership and support to the school counseling team and the entire UCS community.

Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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Stoneridge Dental welcomes Dr. Nick Bielkie

Stoneridge Dental, with three offices in Macomb County, has announced the addition of Dr. Nick Bielkie. Bielkie, like the other staff at Stoneridge Dental, said he takes pride in helping patients of all ages feel comfortable in the dental chair. The addition of Bielkie will allow expanded office hours to help patients receive treatment at their convenience. Stoneridge Dental provides everything from cleanings and examinations to fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, implant restorations and more. The friendly, helpful staff is dedicated to serving each patient’s unique oral health needs. “Providing patients with the best dental care possible involves a commitment to open communication and a focus on long-term oral health,” Bielkie said. “This approach emphasizes preventive care, patient education and a staff that works together as a team. I believe we do an excellent job of that here at Stoneridge Dental and are always striving to provide the highest levels of patient satisfaction.”

Learn more by visiting stoneridgedental.com or calling the Shelby Township office at (586) 739-6400, the Clinton Township office at (586) 412-7100 or the St. Clair Shores office at (586) 771-3440.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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, facebook. com/CityofUticaMichigan

NOV. 1

Holiday wine tasting fundraiser: Hosted by Shelby Township Lions Club to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind, features fine wines, craft beers and liquors, also gourmet food, appetizers and music, 6:30-11 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylionsclub.org

Día De Los Muertos celebration: Includes showing of “Coco,” loteria (bingo), Spanish dishes, and DJ and live entertainment, 6-11 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org

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

Macomb Reads Carnival: Featuring puppet show, author Jonathan Rand and illustrator Bea Jackson, free kids books, STEM and art activities, DJ, music, games, costumed charatcers and school mascots, cider and doughnuts, and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Macomb Intermediate School District, 44001 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, misd.net/macombreads

NOV. 3

Harvest Holiday Market: 50-plus vendors expected, noon-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds. org

NOV. 9

Used instrument sale: For buying or selling, appraisals from 9 a.m.-noon and sale from 1-4 p.m., Utica High School, 47255 Shelby Road in Shelby Township, sellers earn 80% while UHS Band Boosters receive 20%, uticabands.org@gmail.com

NOV. 10

Veterans Day ceremony: Patriotic music, speeches and prayer, 1:30 p.m., Shelby Township Veterans Memorial, 52700 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 731-5154

NOV. 13

Mistletoe Marketplace: Fundraiser for Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, includes luncheon, boutique shopping, raffles and auction, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, www.facebook.com/assistance leaguesoutheasternmichigan

NOV. 23

Walk for the Red Charity Craft Show: Hosted by Neighbors United to benefit firefighters battling cancer, 40 artisans expected, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Disabled American Veterans Hall, 47326 Dequindre Road in Shelby Township, walkforthered.com, facebook.com/ neighborsunitedmi

NOV. 24

Wedding Garage Sale: 1-3 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org

ONGOING

Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month through June, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, also fall art show, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. MondaysThursdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays Nov. 6-25, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 243-2056

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

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

Confident Communicators Club: Virtual meetings 8-9:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, confidentcommunicatorsclub.com

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

Lakeside

from page 6A

rounded by a 1 1/2 mile-long green belt park, the Lakeside Legacy Loop, in the area of today’s Lakeside Circle. Developers expect to design that area for cycling, running and more.

“So everybody who works and lives here is a three- to five-minute walk from this space that takes you all the way around the site,” Dohrer said concerning the loop.

If the property were like a hamburger, residentially focused property would mainly make up the buns while commercially focused property would make up the meat in a central belt that spans all but the westernmost portion of the district. But Dohrer explained that the framework still offers enough flexibility to potentially put an office, coffee shop or residential development in a commercial zone.

According to Arcadis, as far as building heights go, the mainly commercial areas

would be one or two stories while the residential areas would be mostly four or five stories. An exception would be the senior area in the southeast, which could have sixstory buildings.

For the long-term future, zoning height restrictions would limit Lakeside’s northern third to 50 stories, the middle third to 35 stories and the southern third to 10 stories, Dohrer’s presentation explained.

“And again, you can say, ‘No one is building a 50-story building in Sterling Heights.’ But in 25, 30 years, is that the case? We don’t know,” Dohrer said. “So we want to have that flexibility that this can grow and adapt as the city does.”

When public speakers spoke at the meeting, Rick Williams said he looks forward to seeing Lakeside’s future.

He said while he liked the idea of the ring around the perimeter, Lakeside has historically been commercial with some added entertainment attractions. He said he was concerned about the density and how much residential property is being proposed for

the site.

“It’ll bring quite a bit of traffic with that much residential area,” he said.

When it was time for Planning Commission members to respond, Pashko Ujkic said the plan “looks like a mini city” but questioned whether it would be entirely walkable within minutes.

Commissioner Geoff Gariepy wondered how the area could conceptually handle parking for 50-story buildings.

Sterling Heights City Planner Jake Parcell noted that the presentation is still a concept plan and not the final product. But Parcell said while 50-stories may not happen “anytime soon,” one way parking could theoretically be handled is ground-floor commercial with three stories of parking above and then residential on top.

Nathan Inks, from the Planning Commission, liked the concept and said the city is thinking about ways to integrate existing businesses with the new Lakeside develop-

ment. He allayed concerns about the timing of 35- or 50-story buildings, if they ever happen at all.

“I think it’s important to keep in mind that this is a very long-term plan,” Inks said. “We’re not going to turn around in two years and put up a 50-story building at Lakeside.

“But we need to be forward-thinking about how the development is going to progress because if developers have to come back before the Planning Commission, before City Council, every five years … that’s not conducive to good development,” Inks said.

Parcell said the Planning Commission is expected to next take up the Lakeside district proposal for a public hearing during a Nov. 7 meeting.

Learn more about the Planning Commission by visiting sterlingheights.gov and typing “Planning Commission” in the search bar, or by calling (586) 446-2489.

Van Dyke

from page 1A

Once the construction is completed, Van Dyke will be much safer for anyone trying to travel through our city,” he said.

Bill Diamond, the Utica Department of Public Works superintendent, said this project has been in the works for some time and the city is finally seeing movement on it. He said they understand this can be frustrat-

ing and challenging for commuters to adapt to, but it is a must that the city does this project.

“While we understand the frustration from this added traffic control, we hope for travelers’ patience while work commences. Safety and timeliness of this project is what we are striving for,” he said.

For more information, visit cityofutica. org or call (586) 739-1600.

Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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Snow Removal

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