Happy holidays from C & G Newspapers
Utica firefighters donate LED stop signs for crossing guards at 2 intersections
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — As a firefighter in the city of Utica and a parent of a child attending Utica Community Schools, Mark Ricketts is concerned about the high volume of traffic in the areas of the crosswalks on Van Dyke Avenue at Hahn Street, as well as Cass
Avenue and Hahn Street.
Packard Proving Grounds to present
‘’Twas a
Night
Before Christmas 1939’
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Packard Proving Grounds is bringing back a historical Christmas setting with ’Twas a Night Before Christmas 1939,” which will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 20.
The unique event will transport guests back in time to celebrate the holiday season as it was in 1939, 85 years ago. The evening will feature historically accurate decorations, activities and storytelling reflective of the era. Along with historic Lodge tours, Santa will arrive in a 1937 Packard convertible; traditional crafts and activities will be available for children; storytelling will be by Mrs. Claus; and vintage Christmas cartoons, all from 1939, will be shown.
Everyone is also welcome to enjoy a cup of cocoa, eat a cookie and write a letter to give to Santa.
“With the onset of winter, when the sun rises later and sets earlier, visibility becomes a significant issue at the crosswalks on Van Dyke Avenue at Hahn Street, as well as Cass Avenue and Hahn Street,” he said.
To address this issue, the Utica Firefighter As-
See SIGNS on page 16A
Each child who comes to the event is welcome to make their own mini-newspaper chain and decorate an ornament to take home to decorate their Christmas tree at home.
Santa will ride into the Packard Proving Grounds in the back of the convertible at 5 p.m. when the gates open, weather permitting.
Santa will be seated under a lighted garland arch inside the repair garage, where he can meet visitors. Each child will receive a traditional candy cane.
See PACKARD on page 18A
Utica Community Schools crossing guard Mike Delicata holds one of the two LED stop signs that the Utica Fire Department recently bought for crossing guards as traffic passes through the Van Dyke Avenue and Hahn Street intersection Dec. 11.
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Shelby Gardeners Club festively decorates the brick path to Heritage Gardens
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club braved the cold and morphed into winter warriors in low 20-degree temperatures to festively decorate Christmas pots along the brick path to Heritage Gardens at the Township Hall.
Jennifer Ott, owner of My Thyme Gardens and a member of the Shelby Gardeners Club, said the club’s winter display highlights how beauty can thrive even in the colder months.
“By incorporating evergreens, seasonal berries and textured branches, we celebrate the quiet elegance of the season while encouraging others to see the potential in every garden, year-round,” she said.
She said this display was truly a collaborative effort.
“Members harvested pine cones, curly willow twigs and berries from their own gardens. One member wove the twigs into wreaths, which others decorated, a reflection of how we work together with nature and each other.” she said.
She said they hope people enjoy walking along the path, greeting the snowman, admiring the berry wreaths and smiling at the melted snowman display in the fountain.
“Happy Holidays to all,” she said.
Linda Pelloni, vice president in charge of programs for
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ARRIVES IN UTICA
TOP: The Utica High School Marching Band welcomes Santa Claus to the Utica Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at Memorial Park.
Shelby Township woman celebrates her 99th birthday
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township woman celebrated her 99th birthday last month without setting off a smoke alarm at Hamlin Pub in Shelby Township Nov. 30.
Jean Moeller celebrated in style at Hamlin Pub in Shelby Township with family and friends.
Jean Parrott-Moeller was a valedictorian of Warren High School in 1943. Jean and the late Herb Moeller met in 1942 as neighbors living on the same street in Warren. Herb went off to serve in World War II. The couple married in 1945 and raised eight children.
Jean’s daughter, Garre Rae Croswell, said the party was a hit and many people attended.
“We lit 99 candles without setting off a smoke alarm. She is a fabulous cook, master gardener and keeps mentally sharp watching ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ each night. She loves music. Four generations attended and agreed she has survived just about everything. Son Rick was unable to attend but called and did FaceTime. It was a great party,” she said.
Granddaughters Nicole Kopicki and Chandra Lowe attended and helped light the candles.
“It was fun to help light 99 candles, and how amazing it is to hear stories from the past before cellphones and TV,” they said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
ABOVE: Some of those present for Jean Moeller’s 99th birthday celebration help light 99 candles on
LEFT: Jean Moeller celebrates her 99th birthday in style at Hamlin Pub in Shelby Township. Moeller holds up a fun sign for the camera.
her cake.
Photos provided by Garre Croswell
BUILDING THEM BIGGER
EXPERTS SHARE WHY SMALLER, MORE AFFORDABLE NEWCONSTRUCTION HOMES ARE HARDER TO COME BY
BY MARK VEST mvest@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Buyers who are searching for small and affordable newconstruction homes might find that the inventory isn’t quite like it used to be.
Instead, what those who are in the market to buy are more likely to see when seeking new-development projects is larger, more expensive homes than in years past.
While there are a variety of factors at play, Matthew Bazner, of Max Broock Realtors in Royal Oak, offered at least one explanation.
“In real estate, what people are looking for is not a 1,000- or 1,200-square-foot home anymore; they’re looking for their forever home, which is more of a 2,000-plussquare-foot home,” Bazner said. “That’s why you’re seeing now in Royal Oak, new construction being built, or a small house being torn down, and a 2,000-, -2,400 square-foot new-build is being built in what people would be looking for in that style of a house that someone would be able to find previously in a (1,200-) to 1,400-square-foot home. People are not interested in living in a (1,200-) to 1,500-square-foot home and raising two or three kids like our parents and grandparents did. They can find that housing stock in some other locations further out from the Woodward corridor.”
Aside from being the chair of the board of Farmington’s Downtown Development Authority, Todd Craft is also the broker/ owner of City Life Realty in Farmington.
He and his wife also manage new-construction sales and have sat on the board of a home builder’s executive committee, according to Craft.
Aside from what buyers are looking for, Craft has also considered the matter from the perspective of builders.
“It’s very difficult to build first-time buyer housing, or smaller, affordable housing, because the land costs are so high, especially as you get closer to a walkable downtown and there’s not much land available,” Craft said. “That buyer profile is looking for four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths and wants a two-to-three car garage, and they want a basement they can finish, maybe a walk-out or at least one with daylight windows. And so when you get to that size, that’s kind of what the market’s demanding, and that’s kind of what the economics work out
to be, to be able to build something and still be profitable for a builder.”
Bazner shared a similar perspective.
“Why are they building larger homes? Because on the build-and-sell side of that, they have to make a larger home in order to get the money to make it a profitable endeavor,” he said. “That’s why you are seeing a lot of the smaller homes being torn down, because for investors there’s not enough money to be made without adding the square footage to make it a bigger home, make a better product for the consumer.”
According to Tim Laughrin, who is the vice president of land acquisition for Robertson Brothers Homes, which builds and develops homes, pricing for new developments depends on the market area.
Bazner said that in Royal Oak, new construction is “basically, a million dollars.”
Robertson Brothers builds and develops a variety of different kinds of housing, including condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes.
Laughrin provided examples of different pricing options.
“Generally speaking, our townhomes are in the low $300s, starting, and we’ve got them kind of piercing the $400-thousands in Troy, and there’s a lot of demand for that type of house in Troy,” he said. “It has a lot to do with the underlined market. Like for Troy, it’s hard to get into a single-family home for less than ($700,000) or $800,000, so $400,000’s a bargain. But in other communities, that’s about the price of a single-family house, so it really depends on where you’re at.”
For those who may be looking for a better bargain, according to Laughrin, Robertson Brothers has a project in Commerce Township where single-family homes are
starting in the high $400,000-range. Townhomes may also be an option for those who are looking to save some money See BUILDING on page 14A
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
Robertson Brothers Homes is building The Village of Troy at the corner of Long Lake and Rochester roads. Those in the market for a new-construction home might notice that many new-builds are larger and more expensive than in the past. Townhomes are popular as entry-level housing.
NEWS & NOTES
Nature center to present Winter Solstice program and bonfire
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, will celebrate the longest and darkest night of the year from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 21. Participants will be crafting pressed-flower lanterns and going on a hike. There will be a presentation about the cultural history of the Winter Solstice and how people celebrated it in history. Participants will craft mini yule wreaths and then take the night hike to practice mindfulness. Then people will warm up by the bonfire with hot chocolate and explore solstice lore and traditions from around the world. Advanced registration is required. The program costs $3 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. Sign up at shelbytwp.org.
Morgan Elementary School collects items for food drive
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Morgan Elementary School Kindness Club collected 3,705 food items for its annual drive.
Utica Community Schools students are continuing a long tradition of giving back this season. More than 170 drives for charitable causes have been scheduled throughout the district.
Library holds tiny-art show
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Throughout December, visitors of all ages to the Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., can pick up a tiny canvas and submission guidelines at the youth services desk while supplies last. They can then use their own paint and any other mixed media to create a winter-themed work of art. Participants then bring their canvases back to the library to be displayed on the picture book window ledge through Jan. 31. Library staff will choose the three “best in show” artworks to receive gift cards. Participants can take home their art pieces through the end of February.
LOCAL BUSINESSES RECEIVE GRANTS
MOUNT CLEMENS — The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development announced on Dec. 9 the 10 recipients of $1,000 grants from the 2024 Shop Local Macomb campaign. The Shop Local Macomb initiative encourages community members to shop at independently owned and operated businesses during the holiday season for the chance to win one of a dozen $150 gift cards provided by First State Bank and a grant for the business they supported. Over 730 businesses were entered into the running and a drawing for the 10 winners was held on Dec. 9.
THE WINNERS ARE:
Sarge & Red’s, Utica
Boater City Marketplace, New Baltimore Green Thyme Workshop, Richmond
Max & Ollie’s Vintage Boutique, Mount Clemens
New DJ Shop, Warren Riverside Vintage Market, Mount Clemens
The Nest Collaborative, Mount Clemens
The Baking Room, Clinton Township Uptown Girl Novelties, New Baltimore Whistle Stop Hobby & Toys, St. Clair Shores
“It’s incredible seeing our community come together and shop small for the campaign,” Vicky Rowinski, director of Macomb County Planning and Economic Development, said in a press release. “And because of this effort, we’re able to award $10,000 in grants to our local retailers. These funds can make a big difference for these businesses. In the past, we’ve heard that the grants have been used for repairs, new equipment, staff bonuses and much more. So as we’ve said before, when you shop small here in Macomb County, everyone wins. Let’s continue this momentum and keep supporting our local retailers this holiday season.”
Decorate
from page 3A
the Shelby Gardeners Club, said the Shelby Gardeners try to change up the pots along the walkway at Heritage to suit the season.
“Of course, now we celebrate and display Christmas and the winter holidays. Our snowmen, made from Halloween white pumpkins, are our focus now in three of the pots. A past member, Karen McCuen, got a team of ladies together a few years ago and the snowmen were created. There is a dowel rod down the middle of the three pumpkins keeping them steady and connected. That is the base. The arms are tree branches; the eyes, mouth and chest are all done with buttons glued on. The carrot nose is plastic, and the hat is either a knit hat from a dollar store or a purchased top hat. Mittens are a dollar store scarf cut to order,” she said.
She said they also added color in other pots. The wreaths were made from branches from a curly willow tree. The artificial red berries are wired on.
“We added greens, plastic ornaments, pine cones and more to make the pots look full and appealing. Both of these projects are fun for the cold and dreary months we sometimes have in Michigan. The nice thing is they can be used for a few years at least, with just a couple minor repairs here and there. Please visit the Heritage Gardens to see our beautiful winter pots made by our winter warriors,” she said.
The community is invited to stroll amid the artistic creations on the township municipal grounds.
The club often holds informational events for the community to learn about nature, which are held at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center. Space at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center is limited to the first 40 guests. A $5 fee is appreciated to help support the club’s community programs.
For further information, contact Ivy Schwartz at (586) 873-3782, email ShelbyTwp GardenClub@gmail.com or visit shelbytwp.org/communityserviceorganizations/shelbygar denersclub.
The township hall is located at 52700 Van Dyke Ave.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
RIGHT: The Shelby Gardeners Club festively decorated Christmas pots along the brick path to Heritage Gardens on the Shelby Township Civic Center campus.
BELOW: The Shelby Gardeners Club bundled up in freezing temperatures to put out its decorations.
Photos provided by Ivy Schwartz
Travel safely this holiday season with these tips
BY ALYSSA OCHSS aochss@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — Holidays bring joy and laughter to many gatherings, but it’s important to arrive safely by reducing risky driving behaviors and planning ahead.
Michigan State Police Public Information Officer Section Commander Michael Shaw said during the holidays, troopers look for “risky driving behaviors.”
“Those are the same behaviors we see constantly when people are driving around metro Detroit,” Shaw said. “That’s excessive speed, following too closely, driving impaired and also driving while distracted.”
These behaviors and crashes are seen all throughout the year. Shaw said inclement weather conditions with snow or rain makes these behaviors stand out.
“There’s a lot of people going to parties and things like that so maybe they won’t have a plan in place to get themselves back home and end up driving impaired when they shouldn’t,” Shaw said.
Shaw recommends residents have a plan in place before going to a gathering. This could be designating a driver, using ride share
services such as Uber or Lyft, or other things. Designated drivers should honor their duties and not consume alcohol during parties.
“Trying to figure something out like that after you’re already intoxicated is pretty tough,” Shaw said.
Adrienne Woodland, public relations program consultant for AAA - The Auto Club Group, said the company is forecasting around 3.8 million Michigan residents are going to travel 50 miles or more away from home this holiday season.
“That’s actually a record and that’s about 98,000 more travelers than the previous record high which was set last year,” Woodland said.
She said it’s going to be busy on roadways, at airports and at other transit terminals.
AAA is also expecting a new air travel record this holiday season as well. Woodland said they’re expecting nationally 7.9 million Americans to take at least one domestic flight.
She said those planning to fly should plan ahead by checking in online and confirming the flight’s status.
“You want to arrive to the airport a minimum of two to three hours before your scheduled departure time and we also suggest (to) those that are flying that you pack your medi-
cations and an extra change of clothes in your carry-on bag just in case your flight is canceled or delayed,” Woodland said.
Around 3.4 million Michigan residents will take a road trip this holiday season, Woodland said. Nationally, they’re expecting that around 107 million Americans will be driving to their destinations. Woodland recommends drivers follow the posted speed limits and drive only when alert.
“Driving only on four to five hours of sleep is as dangerous as driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08,” Woodland said.
She went on to say it is best to drive at times when normally awake, avoiding overnight drives and any intoxicants, and that drivers should take breaks every two hours.
“And you want to use these breaks to maybe switch drivers if possible or park at a safe location and maybe nap for about 20 to 30 minutes to recharge,” Woodland said.
Shaw recommends drivers stop every hour to stretch, grab a coffee, use the restroom and other things.
“Just to kind of keep your mind focused on the road for the rest of your trip,” Shaw said.
The last tip Woodland would give drivers is to slow down and move over for road-
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side workers and others stopped on the side of the road. Woodland said a roadside worker is killed every other week in the United States.
“When you see an emergency responder on the side of the road assisting a stranded driver, you want to reduce your speed. If possible, you want to change lanes to give those crews more room to do their job safely,” Woodland said.
Shaw said the MSP responds to around 10 to 20 crashes a day on Michigan roads.
“If you add weather to it and people don’t heed our advice about those risky driving behaviors, that will naturally cause an uptick in crashes,” Shaw said.
Shaw said getting snow tires wouldn’t hurt and that tire performance depends on the manufacturer.
“A lot of vehicles have all weather tires on them now, so it’s often good to just take a look at your owner’s manual and see what they suggest,” Shaw said.
Fines for driving under the influence or crashing a vehicle are up to the courts, Shaw said.
“Know that along with those fines if you have to hire an attorney, (it’s) at least $10,000 just for the attorney costs,” Shaw said.
New ownership restores a family tradition with Militello’s Bakery
Steve Beno and his brothers have long been a part of the extended family at Militello’s Bakery in Shelby Township. Now, Steve and his brother Tim are bringing the concept of family tradition back to the business.
Steve purchased the bakery in October and Tim serves as his head baker. Both spent their youth working at the bakery in various capacities. ey also assisted founder Gasper Militello and his family during the holidays well into their adult years. Gasper founded the business in 1981. e Militellos sold the business when Gasper died in 2020 and this year, Steve Beno decided to purchase the bakery from the second owner in an attempt to restore the Militello brand.
“ e Militellos became like a family to us,” Steve Beno said. “We would help them bake for a couple of weeks before the holidays for about 25 years.”
Beno has reinstituted many of the bakery’s traditional items, highlighted by the family’s special cannoli cream recipe that appears in many baked goods, including cakes and traditional cannolis.
Militello’s Bakery features other baked goods with an Italian air, such as cassata cakes, various breads, donuts, Italian cream pu s and holiday items. e list includes European tort cakes of all sizes for weddings or other special occasions.
While the Militello family is no longer active in the business, they have enthusiastically shared some unique family recipes with Beno in recent months once they learned he was purchasing the bakery. Steve, Tim and his brothers grew up with the Militellos and retained a close relationship with them.
“We weren’t in a place to purchase the business four years ago but now I am,” Beno said.
He has recently stocked the bakery with many of the traditional items that Gasper sold for decades.
“Our mission is to uphold the Militello name in the community and provide a product that everyone loved and remembered,” Beno added. “We’d love to see (the bakery) thrive for another 43 years. We’re bringing things back to the Militello standard.”
Militello’s Bakery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Orders can be placed in advance by calling (586) 254-9700. Go to militellosbakery.com for more information.
CRIME WATCH
Extension cord and battery pack stolen, then returned
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11:14 a.m. Nov. 26, an officer from Shelby Township was dispatched to an address in the Shelby Forest mobile home park, near Schoenherr and 23 Mile roads, for a larceny complaint. The caller advised the officer that an extension cord and battery pack had been taken from his property. The caller had a suspect in mind when talking with police.
An officer attempted to follow up with anyone who might have knowledge of the theft. The case was later turned over to the detective bureau for more follow-up. The detective bureau reached out to the caller, and he advised that the missing property was returned and he no longer needed police assistance.
Man steals expensive wine bottle
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers from the Shelby Township Police Department were dispatched to 51015 Van Dyke Ave., a BP gas station, for a retail fraud complaint at 7:03 p.m. Dec. 6. An officer was informed that an unknown man stole a $300 bottle of wine and left prior to police arrival. The owner of the BP gas station printed a picture of the suspect and showed it to customers to see if they could recognize the suspect. A customer recognized the suspect and updated the detective working on the case. The detective was able to positively identify the suspect.
Someone cuts wires to lights
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 2:11 p.m. Dec. 4, an officer from the Shelby Township Police Department was called to the 6000 block of 24 Mile Road for a malicious destruction of property report. The location is a business that has lights around the perimeter of the business in the parking lot. The business owner noticed that one of the lights was not working and called an electrician to check it out. The electrician advised that it appeared the wires to the lights had been cut. The business owner said he had heard rumors that the neighborhood located near the parking lot was upset with the lights.
Many liquor bottles stolen
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby Township police officer was dispatched to Meijer at 15055 Hall Road for a retail fraud at 2:41 p.m. Dec. 4. Upon the officer’s arrival, he was advised of two people who had walked out of the store without paying for more than $900 worth of liquor. The couple had concealed 17 bottles of liquor before leaving the store, according to the Police Department. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for investigation.
— Kara Szymanski
Building
from page 7A
on a new-construction project.
“The difference between a townhome and a single-family, you’re talking at least $150,000 in price difference,” Laughrin said. “I’m talking 1,330 square-feet, compared to 2,000 square feet. And of course, with a single-family, you get a yard, so there’s sacrifices you make with a townhome, but it is, relatively speaking, cheaper than singlefamily, and of course you have those amenities you get in a walkable community.”
Those kinds of differences can help explain Laughrin’s observation of the housing market.
“That’s why townhomes are popular; it’s really entry-level housing,” Laughrin said. “You cannot build even a very small single-family home and sell it for less than $400,000 because of costs. You’ve got construction costs, land-development costs, land costs. Everything has shot up a lot, especially since COVID.”
Although the cost of new-construction homes isn’t to everybody’s liking, it does present an advantage for some who are in the market to buy.
“We see less and less of the people that are willing to buy something, spend a lot of time fixing it up, and the time it takes to live through a remodel,” Bazner said. “You might’ve been able to buy something that was less expensive and save some money, but we see less and less of the consumer willing to do that now than we did in the past. So those investors and people that are coming in, they’re kind of filling that gap to make that housing stock turn around to make them something more desirable for the consumer to buy. … What they’re look-
ing for is turnkey with all the things I expect it to be.”
According to Laughrin, it typically takes about six months to build a home from start to finish.
Although consumers can contact a developer in advance of a home being built and be part of the process from beginning to end, according to Bazner, that is not typically the case.
“Most of the time a builder or investor is buying that property, tearing it down, putting up a product, and selling it already completed to somebody,” Bazner said. “Investors, builders, they’re buying those small houses, putting a larger home on it, and then selling it once it’s completed on the open market. That’s what you’re seeing.”
New construction projects can include building single homes on land where a previous home stood, as well as building communities on larger sites, such as those that were previously occupied by properties that belonged to school districts.
For those who would like to see smaller, single-family homes continue to be built, Laughrin offered a glimmer of hope.
“The main demand we’re seeing are detached ranch condominiums,” he said. “So that’s something we’ve been successful with, finding those type of properties and getting them approved. There is a lot of demand for that product, and that’s really the market segment that’s growing. As far as more of your traditional, smaller, single-family residential, I think that’s probably the next demand. If we can build ’em, they’ll buy ’em.”
Bazner can be reached at mbazner@ maxbroock.com.
For information about Robertson Brothers Homes, visit robertsonhomes.com. Craft can be reached at toddcraft@city lifemi.com.
CITY OF UTICA
CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Take notice that the City of Utica will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:10 PM in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 7550 Auburn Road, Utica, Michigan.
The purpose of the public hearing is to gain citizen input regarding the 2025-2029 City of Utica Parks & Recreation Master Plan update. Copies of the plan are available for review at City Hall during normal business hours and online at www.cityofutica.org
Comments will be heard at the public hearing or written comments may be mailed to be above address or emailed to cityclerk@cityofutica.org.
Lori Cooke
City Clerk
City of Utica
Published: Shelby-Utica News 12/18/2024
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City of Utica
Notice of Public Hearing
Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Notice is hereby given that the City of Utica Planning Commission will hold a meeting and public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in the Council Chambers (7550 Auburn Road) to take public comment on the following:
Amendment to the City of Utica Zoning Ordinance:
Article XXI-Administration and Enforcement by Adding Section 2108 to Permit and Regulate Donation Bins in NonResidential Zoning Districts
All interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and be heard. Additional information, including the proposed amended language, may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Offce, 7550 Auburn Road, during regular business hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday, and 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM on Friday.
Lori Cooke City Clerk
Published: Shelby-Utica News 12/18/2024
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for fnal approval of the following Planned Unit Development:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for final approval of the following Planned Unit Development:
APPLICANT: Michael Magnoli Great Oaks of Shelby, LLC 59227 Van Dyke Avenue Washington, MI 48094
APPLICANT: Michael Magnoli Great Oaks of Shelby, LLC 59227 Van Dyke Avenue Washington, MI 48094
PROPOSED USE: The Oaks Site Condominiums (43 Units) Final Planned Unit Development
PROPOSED USE: The Oaks Site Condominiums (43 Units) Final Planned Unit Development
LOCATION: 8707 25 Mile Road North side of 25 Mile Road, west of M-53 Expressway Final Site Plan/PUD #24-39
LOCATION: 8707 25 Mile Road North side of 25 Mile Road, west of M-53 Expressway Final Site Plan/PUD #24-39
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The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the Shelby Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316; (586-726-7243) for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the Final Planned Unit Development application.
The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in the Shelby Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan, 48316; (586-726-7243) for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the Final Planned Unit Development application. The Final Planned Unit Development application and site plan may be examined at the Planning and Zoning Department in the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above address prior to the hearing. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.
This notice is provided pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
The Final Planned Unit Development application and site plan may be examined at the Planning and Zoning Department in the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to the Planning Commission at the above address prior to the hearing. Oral comments will be heard during the public hearing.
This notice is provided pursuant to the requirements of Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
Published: Shelby-Utica News 12/18/2024
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION JEROME MOFFITT, CHAIR RAQUEL MOORE, SECRETARY
ABOVE: Utica Firefighter/paramedic Mike Ryan, firefighter/EMT Mark Ricketts, crossing guard Mike Delicata, crossing guard Scott Milne, firefighter/EMT Andrew Doroh and firefighter/paramedic Yarema Petrusha pose with the two LED stop signs that the Utica Firefighters Association and Foundation bought for Hahn Street’s intersections with Cass Avenue and Van Dyke Avenue. BELOW: Utica firefighter/EMT Andrew Doroh shows crossing guard Scott Milne how to work the signs. Photos
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sociation and Foundation decided to donate illuminated stop signs for the two crossings at these intersections.
“Our primary concern is that these crossings are dark during the morning hours when school starts in the winter months. We believe that this donation will enhance the visibility of the crossing guards and improve safety for the students using these intersections,” he said.
The LED signs are more noticeable, allowing drivers on Van Dyke and Cass Avenue to be more aware of these crossing points.
The firefighters held a presentation on Dec. 11 at Van Dyke and Hahn after their scheduled training.
“The safety of our crossing guards is very important to us; they help protect our children to get to school safely. It is very dangerous at Van Dyke and Hahn because of traffic and darkness, also at Cass and Hahn due to volume at the four-way stop and many cars turning. I felt it would be helpful to have reflective and also signs that light up for the guards to hold. This should help
Activate Games In Utica Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting In Utica
Activate Games in Utica celebrated its ribbon-cutting event Oct. 16.
General Manager Nico Blood welcomed the Utica community to experience Activate’s exhilarating gaming experience that tests physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges in a real-time adventure.
the safety of our children and the crossing guards. These signs will be provided by the Utica Firefighters Association. At the Fire Department, we are proud to help the community,” Ricketts said.
He said the Fire Department has been trying to get these to the guards for the last month, but was delayed due to investigating the products available, ordering, shipping and getting the signs delivered.
“We urge commuters to slow down when they see these illuminated crossing guard signs. It has been observed that the speed limit and sometimes traffic control lights are often not respected in these areas, and we hope that the new signs will encourage safer driving habits and increase awareness for both the crossing guards and the children crossing at the intersections of Van Dyke and Cass,” he said.
A sign has also been placed at the Flickinger Elementary School entrance dedicated to Lori McIntosh, who was a crossing guard there. She passed away last June from cancer, leaving her six children behind. The school community loved McIntosh.
“I feel these crossing guards have a great responsibility,” Ricketts said.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the Utica community and bring a unique blend of fun and excitement to the area,” Blood said. “Our high-tech gaming facility is designed to provide an engaging environment where friends and family can come together.”
Activate Games is located at 45330 Utica Park Blvd., in Utica. For more information, call (586) 930-5196 or visit online at playactivate.com/detroit.
House of Hummus in Shelby Township celebrates ribbon-cutting
House of Hummus in Shelby Township celebrated the opening and ribbon-cutting event of its new location Oct. 5. The drive-thru restaurant offers Middle Eastern food including bowls, wraps and salads. Come inside or drive through for your convenience. The House of Hummus specializes in 100% halal, including meats and ingredients guaranteed to please all palates. Visit its location at 14010 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township or call (586) 400-4444. Visit houseofummus.com for the full menu.
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by Patricia O’Blenes
TWO UCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEAMS QUALIFY FOR ROBOTICS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA — Two Utica Community Schools teams will be competing in the FIRST Lego League Robotics state championship after earning top honors at the ThunderQuest competition.
The Eagle Masters, from Switzer Elementary in Shelby Township, and The Vicious Lego Girls, from Messmore Elementary in Sterling Heights, will be competing in the state competition in January.
The Eagle Masters earned second for the Champion’s Award and the Vicious Lego Girls earned second in the robot game rank and first in the robot design judging at ThunderQuest, the largest regional Lego robotics competition sponsored annually by the FIRST ThunderChickens of UCS.
Curtis DeSaele, the ThunderQuest tournament director, said it is amazing what the students do.
“These are elementary school kids who think this is about Legos, but it is really about problem-solving and working together. They are learning how to engineer and how to program a robot (that) performs tasks without joysticks or without the controls they use for gaming,” he said.
This year’s event Nov. 16 at Ford II High School featured more than 60 First Lego League teams and Explore Teams from schools across the region. In total, UCS
teams earned nine top honors at the competition. Other honors were earned by the Deep Diving Eagles, from Switzer Elementary, who earned third place in robot game rank and third in the robot design judging; the Morgan Elementary Sharks, who earned fourth place in robot game rank and first place in the core values judging; the Lego Legends, from Messmore Elementary, who earned first place in the innovation project judging; and Beck Bot Builders, from Beck Elementary, were honored for innovation
project judging FIRST Lego Robotics introduces younger students, ages 6-12, to real-world engineering challenges by building Legobased robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. Project-based, hands-on FIRST programs promote coding, programming and engineering in an environment where students work collaboratively to solve a yearly robotics challenge.
The theme this year is “Masterpiece” (Imagine and communicate Art across the
world). Robert Monroe, the UCS superintendent, said the district’s administration wishes its teams the best as they represent the community in the state tournament.
“All of our teams who participated in ThunderQuest need to be recognized for the hours they committed to building their robot and creating projects related to this year’s challenge, Imagining and Communicating Art Across the World. ThunderQuest continues to be one of our district’s favorite fall traditions,” he said.
Two Utica Community Schools teams will be competing in the FIRST Lego League Robotics state championship next month after earning top honors at the district’s annual ThunderQuest competition last month.
Photo provided by Tim McAvoy
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Mary Anne Demo, the Packard Proving Grounds executive director, said Christmas in 1939 was all about family and tradition.
“We’re excited to offer this nostalgic event that brings history to life and creates new memories for families.”
The Packard Proving Grounds became fully operational in 1928.
Kim Parr, the curator at the Packard Proving Grounds, said their goal with this event is to lead up to the grounds’ 100th anniversary in 2028.
“Following the timeline that the Vincent family lived in the Lodge allows us to recognize the years 1928 to 1942. Having a focus on each year that they lived here will help us develop our story of how world events affected life and work at the Packard Proving Grounds. It also allows our guests to learn something new every year they come to this event,” she said.
2027 will correspond to 1942, the last year that Packard Proving Grounds Superintendent Charles Vincent and his family lived in the Albert Kahn-designed lodge on the property. The grounds were then leased
for proving military vehicles during World War II.
Parr said this event will offer a chance to see the lodge house decorated and aglow, and also to learn about life at the Packard Proving Grounds during 1939.
“It was the year when we, as a country, we’re pulling out of the Great Depression. It was the year when Packard was busy building a new structure to help build the Rolls Royce Merlin aircraft engine that helped us
support our allies overseas before we entered WWII. Packard was also celebrating its 40th anniversary,” she said.
She said 1939 was the year that the world was introduced to Nestle’s Toll House Cookies and the story of Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer. Radio was the center of attention for home entertainment.
“Each year our guests will learn something new as we feature the years when the Vincent family lived in the lodge: 1928-
1942. We will progress through this timeframe working towards our 100th anniversary in 2028, when we will start at the beginning to feature the year 1928. I hope people take advantage of this truly unique and wonderful Christmas event,” she said.
The tour guides during this Christmas event will be portraying Lucile Vincent — Charles Vincent’s wife — and Raymond G. Heinrich, who lived and worked on the grounds as the chief mechanic.
Bruce Webster is portraying Heinrich, who lived in a dorm room above the lodge garage.
“I am an amateur historian with an interest in automotive history and other subjects. A number of these topics come together during the history of the Packard Proving Grounds, including automotive history, especially engines; World War II; aircraft engine design; and aircraft radio development.”
He was an engine engineer for Chrysler for 36 years.
“I hope to do justice to Ray’s experiences in 1939 and perhaps in later years in future enactments,” he said.
For more information, visit packardprovinggrounds.org. The Packard Proving Grounds is located at 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township.
The Packard Proving Grounds is bringing back Christmas tradition with ’Twas a Night Before Christmas 1939 on Dec. 20. Kids will be able to make newspaper chains to decorate their Christmas trees at home.
Photo provided by Kim Parr
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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DEC. 18
Christmas Sing-A-Long: 11 a.m., Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, seniors@ shelbytwp.org
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30 p.m., free but donations accepted, (833) 262-2200, wellnessprograms@ageways.org, tinyurl.com/ageways workshops
DEC. 20
’Twas A Night Before Christmas 1939: Lodge House tour, Santa visit, storytelling, make-and-take crafts and more, 5-9 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 739-4800, packardprovinggrounds.org/christmas39
DEC. 21
Winter Solstice Hike & Bonfire: Also crafts, hot cocoa and presentation about longest/darkest night of year, 6:30 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, registration encouraged, shelbytwp.org/christmas
‘Holiday Hits Then & Now’: Performance by PRISM Chorus, 8 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing
Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 2862222, macombcenter.com
Cookie walk: 10 a.m.-noon, Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, freewill donations required, (586) 731-7667
Old-Fashioned Christmas: Take wagon to all buildings for theater groups, live music, crafts, snacks and more, noon-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 6564663, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
DEC. 22
Christmas concert: Performance by Detroit Concert Choir, 3-4:30 p.m., Macomb Center for the Performing Arts on Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Road in Clinton Township, (586) 2862222, macombcenter.com
Adopt-A-Family brunch: Presented by The Butterfly Collective, event supports families in need through donations of gift cards and money or via Amazon wish list, noon, Mirage Banquet Hall, 16980 18 Mile Road in Clinton Township, office@thebutterflycollective.org, facebook.com/TheButterflyCollective2019
DEC. 28
Pickleball tournament: 11 a.m. for beginners (must
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.
know rules) and 2 p.m. for advanced players, Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, registration required, bit.ly/3vM7Shp, (586) 446-2700
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
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., also 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
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
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of 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
Widowed Friends breakfasts: 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
Dodge Park Ice Rink: Noon-9 p.m. MondaysThursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays, Dodge Park Farmers Market Pavilion, 40620 Utica Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 446-2711 (weather hotline), sterlingheights.gov/1650/dodge-park-ice-rink
Santa photos: 10 a.m.-7:55 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5:55 p.m. Sundays until Dec. 23, Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, www. thesomersetcollection.com
• Select dates and times until Dec. 24, Cabin at the Creek at The Mall at Partridge Creek, 17420 Hall Road in Clinton Township, see times at shoppartridgecreek. com, book appointments at whereissanta.com
The Wujek and Calcaterra families wish you a peaceful new year flled with happiness and surrounded by loved ones. Thank you to the wonderful families in this community who have chosen us to serve them. We are humbled by your trust, and will continue to care for all families with the same compassion we would want for our own.
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The man was lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department until he was sober.
the latter accidentally spilled after he bought it. He said he sought a refill but was told it would cost $1.50.
An officer offered to pay $1.50 for the refill, and after the store accepted it, no further police action was taken.
Man cited for urinating in public
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police said a complainant alerted them to a man who allegedly urinated outdoors Nov. 22 in the area of Robinnest Drive, located north of 16 1/2 Mile Road and west of Dodge Park Road. The complainant reportedly recorded the incident on his phone and was “adamant about pressing charges and following through,” police said.
Police said the suspect was “very apologetic and remorseful for his actions” and reportedly had gone into a wooded area to relieve himself. Police said they cited the suspect for urinating in public.
Humbugs at large
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At around 1 p.m. on Nov. 13, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 24000 block of Orchard Street for a property damage report.
The resident, a 50-year-old woman, had been setting up Christmas string lights around her home.
On Nov. 11, she noticed that several bulbs had been removed and wires were cut.
No possible suspect information was relayed to deputies at the time.
Threats report leads to police arresting man for drunken driving
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:43 a.m. Nov. 17, officers from the Shelby Township Police Department were called to do a welfare check on a man who allegedly was making threatening statements to damage property. Officers responded to the area of Cherry Tree Lane and Tamarack Drive, which is east of Van Dyke Avenue and south of 23 Mile Road. As officers were approaching the area, the suspect exited the house and left the area in his vehicle.
Officers had reports that prior to making threatening statements, the suspect had been consuming alcohol. The vehicle was stopped, and the man was asked to conduct field sobriety tests. The man reportedly refused any test and was then placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated. A blood draw was completed by the Shelby Township Fire Department.
Woman reports ticket purchase rip-off ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:55 p.m. on Nov. 20, allegations of larceny and fraud were reported in the 22000 block of Bayview Drive. The victim, a 57-year-old woman, made contact with the police over the phone and stated she was scammed out of Detroit Lions tickets. She contacted an old high school classmate, who posted about the tickets on their high school Facebook page. In messages, the person stated they would sell the tickets for $1,500. The woman received a phone number for an Apple Pay account and sent $500 to
