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Nature photographer Dennis LaVergne recently took this photo of two American bald eagles nesting in Shelby Township’s Holland Ponds Park. Photo provided by Elizabeth Schultz
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Local nature photographers have recently spotted two American bald eagles nesting in Shelby Township’s Holland Ponds Park with possible eggs in the nest again. Last year, the bald eagle nest was reported to the township by a local photographer on March 9, but township officials have seen photos from
other photographers taken as early as March 5. This year, they have already been spotted. Elizabeth Schultz, a nature center coordinator at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, said a few pictures from photographer Dennis LaVergne captured the eagles. “I have yet to confirm if it is the same pair as last year. We won’t know if they have eggs until late March, early April,” she said.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The city of Utica and the Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development held a visioning meeting Feb. 7 at the Utica Public Library to look at potential ways to improve the city and increase the population density, which is at the top of city leaders’ priority list. Utica received a grant from the department to have Michigan State University urban planning students create a “revisioning” of downtown Utica. They invited members of the public to participate and share their ideas to improve the city. Utica elected officials seek to improve the city in a variety of ways. They
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Samaritan House will be hosting its 13th annual pasta dinner fundraiser at the Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township March 6. The event includes raffles for gift baskets. Photos provided by Kim Dunn
Samaritan House to host pasta dinner fundraiser to stock food pantry BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Samaritan House will be hosting a pasta dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. March 6 with a goal of raising $20,000 to fill its food party to help those in need. In the past fiscal year, the nonprofit community service organization serving northwestern Macomb County has helped more than 5,200 individuals with food. Samaritan House also delivered groceries to 456 homebound clients.
The dinner will take place at the Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township. The event will include a pasta dinner, raffle baskets and a 50-50 drawing. Magician Mark Luedtke will entertain, and there will be a cash bar. Kim Dunn, the event coordinator at the Samaritan House, said this year for the first time organizers are moving the event to the Palazzo Grande. “Our goal is $20,000, which will help us stock our food pantry. With the increase in food
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SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • FEBRUARY 21, 2024 CITY OF UTICA
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY
Board of Review
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review shall convene on the 13th day of March, 2024 to review the 2024 Assessment Roll of the City of Utica and to hear complaints of persons considering themselves aggrieved by these values. Resident and non-resident taxpayers may file his or her protest by letter without a personal appearance, unless applying for a poverty exemption. Poverty exemption appeals require a personal appearance by either the applicant or their authorized representative.
The Charter Township of Shelby ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS meeting will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Shelby Municipal Building, Board Room, 52700 Van Dyke Avenue, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316.
The Board of Review shall meet in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 7550 Auburn Road, Utica.
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MARCH 13 MARCH 14
The tentative ratios and equalization factors for the City of Utica, as recommended by the Macomb County Equalization Department are as follows:
Commercial Property Industrial Property Residential Property Personal Property
RATIO 48.08 45.61 43.90 50.00
CALL MEETING TO ORDER: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting February 1, 2024
9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.
PROJECTED FINAL EQUALIZATION FACTOR 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000
PRELIMINARY EQUALIZATION FACTOR 1.03993 1.09625 1.13895 1.00000
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APPLICATIONS: 1. ZBA #23-085 THOMAS CHECK; 50270 Cedargrove Road, Parcel No. 23-07-20-179-002, located south of 23 Mile Road, west of Shelby Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.129, Section 5.2.A.4.f to permit an accessory building to encroach into the side yard setback. 2. ZBA #24-006 JOHN KOCIS; 14846 Sparrow Drive, Parcel No. 23-07-25-476-009, located north of 21 Mile Road, west of Hayes Road. Requesting a variance to Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Article VIII, Section 10-324(a) to permit a fence to be closer than three feet to an existing fence.
Board of Review appointments may be made by contacting the Administration Office at 586-739-1600 during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday) after February 25th. Petitioners may be required to provide proof of property value. CITY OF UTICA CITY ASSESSOR 0019-2408
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3. ZBA #24-007 CHAD OSTERHOUT; 12495 Lennry Road, Parcel No. 23-07-11-376-010, located north of 24 Mile Road, east of Jewell Road. Requesting a variance to Zoning Ordinance No. 212.129, Section 5.2.A.4.b to permit an accessory structure to exceed the allowable maximum height of 15 feet (18 feet proposed). PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT: • Election of Officers • 2023 Annual Report ADJOURNMENT: All interested persons may attend and be heard on any item on the agenda. The Zoning Ordinance and a copy of the application may be examined at the Municipal Building, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or you may call (586) 726-7243. RUSS RICE, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW (BOR)
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The purpose of the Board of Review is to review the Shelby Township assessment rolls. Matters relating to the assessment of ALL properties may be brought before the BOR. For BOR appointments contact the Shelby Township Assessing Office at (586) 731-5910 starting on February 20, 2024 until 5:00 pm on Tuesday March 12, 2024. BOR letter appeals can be mailed directly to the Shelby Township Assessing Office at 52700 Van Dyke Avenue Shelby Township, MI 48316-3572. BOR letter appeals will be accepted if received by 4:00 pm on Wednesday March 13, 2024.
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ABOVE: Utica Eisenhower junior Ava Ramales follows through on a roll as Eisenhower faces off against Macomb Area Conference Red rival Macomb Dakota Feb. 16 at Shelby Lanes. LEFT: Utica Eisenhower junior Lauren Milot bowls during Eisenhower’s final Macomb Area Conference Red meet against Macomb Dakota Feb. 16 at Shelby Lanes. Photos by Erin Sanchez
Ike girls bowling turns up the volume to earn MAC Red title BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — They’re the loudest and most energetic team in the bowling alley, and they have every right to be with the way they’ve been playing. Go to any Macomb Area Conference Red girls bowling meet, and you’re guaranteed to hear one certain cheer that will lead you to the Eisenhower High School girls bowling team. “Holla” is our No. 1 cheer,” junior Sophia Matheson said. “When somebody gets a strike, we count down from three and we all say, ‘Holla.’” Everybody has adopted “holla” in the MAC Red, so it’s honestly cool. Everyone knows when they hear “holla,” ‘Oh, that’s the Ike girls.’” Eisenhower’s can-do attitude has catapulted the Eagles to a MAC Red championship this season behind an 8-2 record, catching the MAC Red completely off guard. Eisenhower hasn’t so much as finished
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Michigan’s presidential primary election will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 27. New this year, besides voting at the polls Feb. 27 or voting absentee, there will be nine days of early voting, Feb. 17-25, in which voters may go to their community’s early voting site, mark their ballots and put them in a tabulator. In Shelby Township, the early voting hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the early voting center at 52830 Van Dyke Ave. Utica voters can cast their ballots during the early voting period between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Election Center at 40250 Dodge Park Road, at the side entrance of the Community Center. According to a press release from Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, 6,587 voters cast ballots at early voting sites across the state on the first day of early voting Feb. 17.
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Gardner White, Henry Ford Health and the American Heart Association have teamed up for American Heart Month to offer hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator training sessions free to the public between noon and 4 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Gardner White at 14055 Hall Road in Shelby Township. To register to attend a 30-minute training session, visit gardner-white.com.
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MDOT ASKS RESIDENTS TO TAKE SURVEY STATEWIDE — The Michigan Department of Transportation wants your opinion. The agency is surveying residents across Michigan about replacing the gas tax with a road usage charge. By completing the survey at Michigan.gov/MIRoadCharge, state residents can learn more about this different way to fund roads and give MDOT their opinion about it. The survey ends March 1.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department recently had reports of individuals who came to residents’ homes claiming to be from Medicare. The Police Department warned that Medicare does not send representatives to your home. Officers were unable to locate the two potential scammers. Police said that residents should not let anyone who claims to be from Medicare into their homes. More information about protecting yourself from scams and deceptive practices can be found at michigan.gov/consumerprotection.
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HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The 18th annual Dr. Jim’s Euchre Party will be held on March 2 at a new location: Total Sports, 40501 Production Drive in Harrison Township. The party raises funds for the Dr. James Langeveld Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Support Fund at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center. The funding helps adult cancer patients with expenses that insurance does not cover. The cost is $25 per person and includes pizza, salad and pop. Check-in will be at 6:30 p.m., games will start at 7 p.m., and food will be served 7:30 p.m. Contact Jim Langeveld at (586) 739-8119 or (810) 499-9055 with any questions you may have. You can also email questions to jimlang122@gmail.com. To make a donation online, visit michiganmedicine.org/giving/areas-support/giving-rogel-cancer-center.
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Shelby Township native, Regina alum sets school records for Ave Maria University women’s soccer BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Returning for her fifth soccer season at Ave Maria University in Florida, Shelby Township native and Warren Regina graduate Haley Iacona gave the team everything she had both on and off the field. A defensive staple at the center back position, Iacona’s reliability as a defender and veteran leader led her to the Ave Maria record books. Prior to her final season concluding on Nov. 4, Iacona set Ave Maria career records in minutes played (5,382) and games played (76) while also setting a single-season record in minutes played (1,539). “She’s extraordinarily consistent, and I think that’s why she stayed on the field for us,” Ave Maria coach Tyler Rosser said. “The reason why she stayed on the field, and how I would describe her consistency, is her effort was very consistent and her play was very consistent. We could always trust her in the back to maintain possessions and help get us out of binds defensively.” With Iacona on the back line, Ave Maria set a school record the past two years — in back-to-back seasons — for fewest goals against in a season. Ave Maria allowed 23 goals in 18 games last season. Support and encouragement were
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Fifth-year soccer player Haley Iacona set Ave Maria University career records in minutes played (5,382) and games played (76) while also setting a single-season record in minutes played (1,539). Iacona controls the ball during Ave Maria’s Sun Conference Tournament matchup against Keiser University on Nov. 4. Photo provided by Bill Iacona
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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — While investigating a possible scam in progress Jan. 21, officers with the Shelby Township Police Department believe they prevented a second scam from also being successful. Police said they were aware of a suspected scam in which a person planned to come to an 88-year-old Shelby Township resident’s home to pick up $8,400 in cash. Detectives set up surveillance of the resident’s home and soon observed a woman driving for the ridesharing company Lyft pull into the resident’s driveway. Police detained the woman and then released her when they were sure that an unknown person was using the woman, who had no knowledge of the scam, to pick up the money. Police said earlier this month that they were continuing to investigate who was responsible for the attempted scam against the resident. While the detectives were guarding against the $8,400 scam, they saw a suspicious Ram pickup truck slowly driving in the area. Police said that they saw the truck park in a driveway down the street and a man in his 30s talk to the homeowner, 84, in the driveway. The two talked for a half-hour before they went in the home. Detectives went to the home and spoke to the homeowner to ask what was going on. The homeowner reportedly said that the man in his 30s randomly approached him and talked about doing cement repairs. Police said two more men were in the pickup truck. According to Shelby Township police, all three men were identified as scam artists known to law enforcement in the metro Detroit area. Shelby Township police said that typically while one distracts a homeowner, another suspect enters the home and steals money and valuables. Shelby Township police said that they often target senior citizens. Police arrested two of the suspects, one for a valid felony warrant and the other for soliciting without a permit, police said. One of the suspects, police said, had recently pleaded guilty to defrauding a senior citizen of more than $50,000, but the suspect was not sentenced to jail time. “These two suspects both exhibit the worst quality a human can ever have — preying on the elderly — and they have been getting away with it for several years. They both need to be in jail where they belong, and we need the court system to take these cases seriously before they prey on more elderly victims,” Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide said in a prepared statement posted to the department’s page at crimewatch.net. — David Wallace
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hope to attract people by creating a lively walkable downtown district with plenty of amenities. The focus will be on Auburn Road, prioritizing adding ways to enhance the sidewalks by making them safer via a complete streets approach. Complete streets is a design philosophy that seeks to make streets safe for use not just by motor vehicles, but also by bicycles and pedestrians. Creating buffers and clear signage could be one way that officials choose in an attempt to increase pedestrian safety. City leaders also said that they hope to help close the gap between the downtown area and Jimmy John’s Field. For the visioning meeting, some questions that were provided to the public were: • What do you like about the current downtown? • What do you not like about the current downtown? • What would you like to see in the downtown 10 years in the future? • How would you like to see connectivity between downtown and Jimmy John’s Field? Many ideas were shared and will be used to create a plan for the downtown in the future, such as the possibility of a welcome sign for Utica from M-59 and more parking. Utica Mayor Gus Calandrino said there
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torama, Detroit Concours d’Elegance, M-1 Concourse’s Woodward Dream Show and the Gathering at the Roc in Oklahoma. He said his vehicle is truly a 1957 California vintage hot rod build. The hot rod’s build was started by friends of Ricketts from the famous Stewart family that had the Stewart Speed Shop in San Diego after World War II. The car was eventually shipped to Detroit and finished. Ricketts has been hot rodding for over 50 years. “Having built this hot rod will continue history, and has created many new memories,” he said. John Harrow, from Shelby Township, will be showing motorcycles and a pickup truck. He said his display will be in the Autorama Extreme exhibit in Huntington Place’s basement. “I will be showing a 1966 Chevy C10 pickup truck that has been customized along with three vintage, small-displacement mo-
torcycles,” he said. Harrow has a long history with Detroit Autorama. “I am excited for the Detroit Autorama, as usual. I have been contributing and participating in the event for nearly 30 years. I am a custom, airbrush and pinstripe artist. I typically bring several motorcycles that I have custom painted or pinstriped to put on display, and I also have brought many fullsize vehicles ranging from rat rods to custom hot rods to vintage classic cars such as Duesenbergs and Packards,” Harrow said. He said he always looks forward to the event. “It is a great time to reconnect and see old friends in the hot rod world and also in the custom paint and pinstriping world. My family also spends considerable time at the event, enjoying all of the activities and great things to see. I also participate and donate hand-pinstriped artwork to the charity auction and the pinstripe jamboree that they hold on the main floor,” he said. For more information about Autorama or to buy tickets, visit autorama.com/attend/ detroit.
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was a great turnout for the planning event and the city received a lot of new, good ideas. “I’d like to thank the Macomb County Planning and Economic Development team for helping us with this important project to find ways improve Utica’s downtown. The turnout was excellent. We had a great mix of interested residents and business owners present, all sharing their thoughts about how to enhance the downtown area and make it more attractive to visitors and investors,” he said. He said the team from Michigan State University will take all the data it gathered at the meeting and write a report. “This report will be a valuable tool as we make decisions about the direction we head with future development. We expect to receive the report in April and will be sharing with our residents,” Calandrino said. Noah Jones, graduate research assistant at the Michigan State University School of Planning, Design and Construction, said that the meeting went well. “We had a great turnout and more people showed up than we were expecting, which was fantastic. We haven’t gone through the responses from everyone yet, as we are waiting for the digital survey responses to all come in as well, but the general consensus is that everyone seemed very excited about this project. The rest of my group and I are very excited to start going through all of the responses and to start thinking of recommendations to provide,” he said.
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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.
3. Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center Replacement Roof (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) and award the contract for the replacement of the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center Roof project to White Pine Building and Development, LLC. at the base bid price of $65,600.00 with construction administration by AEW at a cost of $7,500.00 and contingency fees of $10,000.00 for a total project cost not to exceed $83,100.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-753-985-000. 4. Municipal Building - Replacement Chiller (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and award the contract for the replacement of the Township Hall Air-Cooled Chiller to Limbach for a Trane Chiller at the proposed price of $168,969.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-265-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 5. DPW Building - Replacement Chiller (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of DPW Operations Manager Danielle Allen and award the contract for the replacement of the DPW Building Air-Cooled Chiller to Limbach for a Trane Chiller at the proposed cost of $99,881.00 with contingency of $15,119.00 for a total project cost not to exceed $115,000.00. Funds to be taken from Water and Sewer Fund Reserves. 6. Purchase of Meters (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of DPW Operations Manager Danielle Allen and authorize the bulk purchase of 5/8” water meters from Ferguson Waterworks at a cost not to exceed $85,000.00. This purchase ability will ensure the inventory of meters will be available for future development and everyday needs. Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Fund Reserves. 7. Sidewalk Extensions - Wolf & Montgomery - Professional Services (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of DPW Director David Miller and accept the proposal for professional services and authorize Township Engineers, Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) to complete the engineering services to install 1,400’ of sidewalk on Wolf Drive and 620’ of sidewalk on Montgomery Drive, at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00. Funds are to be taken from the Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-446-967-500 and amend the budget accordingly. 8. Resolution in Opposition of Michigan House of Representatives Bills 5088-5093 and Michigan Senate Bills 549-554 (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to approve the Resolution in Opposition to the Passage of Michigan House of Representatives Bills 5088-5093 and Michigan Senate Bills 549-554 Regarding Duplicative Assistance for Water Bills. Roll Call: Ayes – Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays - none 9. Sidewalk Maintenance Program - 2024 (Requested by Building Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood and contract with Andersen, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc. (AEW) to provide Sidewalk Maintenance Program Services as outlined in the proposal dated 11/28/2023 at a cost of $86,500.00 with an additional contingency of $5,500.00 for additional bid preparation services. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-446-967-510 and amend the budget accordingly. 10. Letter of Understanding with the Municipal General Employee Union (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and Chief of Police Robert Shelide, to approve a Letter of Understanding with the FOP Union on behalf of the Municipal General Employees’ Bargaining Unit that amends the wage schedule for the Police Property Clerk the Police Department, effective January 2, 2024, as presented. 11. Promotion, Director of Planning, Building and Development (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the promotion of Julijana Misich-Rasawehr to the position of Director of Planning, Building and Development, effective on January 17, 2024, at Step 7 of the pay grade and in accordance with the current Department Head Resolution. 12. Organizational Chart Revision and Promotion (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce to revise the Fire Department organizational chart to reflect that each of the three (3) shifts have one (1) Battalion Chief, one (1) Captain, and four (4) Lieutenants AND to promote employee number 40005 to the position of Fire Lieutenant in compliance with Article 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Charter Township of Shelby and the Shelby Township Firefighters Association Local 1338. This promotion is effective January 3, 2024. 13. Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and Annual Progress Report (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Werner and Fire Chief Frank Pierce to acknowledge and receive the updated Shelby Township Hazard Mitigation Plan and Annual Progress Report and authorize the Emergency Management Coordinator to submit the plan update to Macomb County Emergency Management. 14. Hose & Gear Dryers (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the purchase of three (3) Circul Air D-612 Dual Purpose Dryers from R & R Fire Truck Repair in Northville, Michigan for $33,813.00 plus $5,000.00 for the additional cost of venting the third dryer. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund Line Item 427-336-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 15. Ordinance 298 - Code of Ordinance Amendment - Final - Fire Cost Recovery (Requested by Clerk’s Office) MOTION carried to introduce and publish for the first time Ordinance 298, amending Chapter 126, Article 1 of the Charter Township of Shelby to provide for periodic fire safety inspections; Article III to amend emergency cost recovery procedures; Chapter VI to regulate pigeon’s lofts within the Township and Chapter 46 to provide penalties for false crime reports, for repealer, serverability penalties and effective date. Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli Nays - none 16. Tax Abatement Application Fees (Requested by Assessing Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matthew Schmidt to approve the new fee schedule associated with all tax abatement related applications, as presented, starting with the 2024 assessment year. 17. Board of Review Compensation (Requested by Assessing Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matthew Schmidt and to increase the hourly compensation rate for all of the Shelby Township Board of Review Members from $15.00 per hour to $25.00 per hour starting in 2024. 18. Replacement Intercom System Purchase (Requested by Community Relations Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Community Relations Director Brad Bates and approve the purchase of a replacement intercom system at a cost of $104,703.98. Funds are to be taken from Community Relations Fund line item 101-902984-757 and amend the budget accordingly. MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:57 p.m. A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis. The Invocation was led by Supervisor Stathakis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lucia Di Cicco, Lisa Casali, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney PUBLIC HEARING 2024 Community Development Block Grant (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to open the public hearing for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant. Roll Call: Ayes – Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali Nays - none MOTION carried to close the public hearing for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant. Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli Nays - none APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: Board Meeting -- December 5, 2023; Work Session -- January 8, 2024 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To approve the minutes, as presented. B. 2024 Summer Tax Collections (Requested by Treasurer’s Office) To authorize Shelby Township Treasurer James Carabelli to enter into negotiations with the local school districts, which includes Utica Community Schools, Romeo Community Schools, Rochester Community Schools, Macomb Intermediate School District, Oakland Intermediate School District, and Macomb Community College; for collection of the 2024 summer school taxes. C. Resolution to Waive Property Tax Administrative Fee (Requested by Treasurer’s Office) To adopt the resolution to Waive Property Tax Administrative Fee, as presented. D. Poverty Exemption Guidelines (2024) (Requested by Assessing Department) To concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matt Schmidt and adopt the guidelines for all 2024 applications for Real Property Poverty Exemptions, as presented. E. Land Division and Combination Guidelines (Requested by Assessing Department) To concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matthew Schmidt and adopt the revised Guidelines and Application for Land Division and Combination, as presented. F. Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) Contract (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To concur with the recommendation of the Township Supervisor and enter into a contract with Governmental Consultant Services, Inc. (GCSI) for six (6) months at a cost of $5,000.00 per month, in addition of an extra six (6) months after that, the contract will be on a month-to-month basis for the same amount per month, to aid the Township in finding and obtaining funding opportunities. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-261-802-500. G. Engine 5 Repairs (Requested by Fire Department) To concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce and approve the repair cost of Shelby Fire Engine 5 on invoice #64171 from Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service in Romeo, MI for $10,986.77. Funds are to be taken from Fire Fund line item 206-336-931-000. H. Police and Fire and General Employees Civil Service Commissions Fees (Requested by Human Resources) To approve the updated fee schedule for the Police and Fire Civil Service Commission and the General Employees’ Civil Service Commission. Members of both boards will receive $50.00 per meeting. This increase is retroactive to January 1, 2024. I. Sanitary Service Line Repair (Requested by DPW) To concur with the recommendation of DPW Director David Miller to approve the invoice submitted by Synergy Construction Management, LLC, in the amount of $12,000.00 for repairing the sanitary sewer line at 14845 Stoney Brook West. Funds are to be taken from Water and Sewer Fund line item 592-441-935-600. J. ProofPoint Essential Business (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To concur with the recommendation of the Township’s IT consultant, BAE Networks, and approve the Township’s Proofpoint Essentials Business subscription for an amount not to exceed $15,000.00. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-261-730-212. K. Appointment to Historical Committee (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To appoint Mark Ollila to serve as a member of the Historical Committee for a 3-year term to expire on September 21, 2026. L. Bill Run in the Amount of $2,587,121.74. (Requested by Financial Management) To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $2,587,121.74, as presented. MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays - none APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION carried to approve the Regular Agenda, as presented. PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Site Plan Special Land Use #23-38 Bert Copple - Home Instead (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation from the Planning Commission and approved Site Plan Special Land Use #23-38 Bert Copple, representing Home Instead, located at 51432 Van Dyke Avenue, Parcel No. 23-07-15-304-022, north of 23 Mile Road, on the east side of Van Dyke Avenue for an Adult Day Care Facility. The applicant has met the standards in the Zoning Ordinance, including Section 6.5, Special Land Use Standards and must comply with all the Planning Commission and department comments listed in this review. The basis for the motion: 1) This use will not result in nuisances for any abutting uses due to the nature of the use and its limited hours of operation. 2) Adequate access is provided on this site. 3) The proposed use is of such location, size and character that is harmonious with the appropriate and orderly development of the surrounding area and applicable regulations of the O-1, Professional Office zoning district. 4) The proposed use offers a service for the public convenience at the proposed location. Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis Nays - none 2. Zoning Ordinance Amendments Adoption Application #23-40 (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to adopt the proposed amendments to the text of the Charter Township of Shelby Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 212.129) for application #23-40 approving multiple amendments for the following reasons: 1) The proposed changes are part of an on-going effort by the Township to update zoning standards to reflect current development practices and assist the business community. 2) The changes will improve the clarity and understanding of development standards. 3) The changes will reduce the number of variance applications submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco Nays - none DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/21/2024
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Significant piece of motion picture history explored in ‘Regeneration’ RIGHT: The cowboy boots worn by Detroit-born actor Herb Jeffries in the 1937 film “Harlem on the Prairie” are one of the artifacts on display in “Regeneration.” Jeffries, who made his acting debut in this movie, was known as the “Sepia Singing Cowboy” for his baritone singing voice. BELOW: A number of movie posters can be seen by exhibition visitors. Photos by K. Michelle Moran
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DETROIT — A largely lost but pivotal part of the history of American cinema is being brought to life by a new exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts. “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971” looks at the films, filmmakers, actors and studios from this period. Originally organized by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the exhibition runs Feb. 4 through June 23. The Detroit Film Theatre at the DIA, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, is showing a companion film series that will enable audiences to see some of the movies referenced in the exhibition. “We are honored to present ‘Regeneration,’ a powerful, inspiring and important exhibition that examines the rich and often untold history of Blacks in American cinema,” DIA Director Salvador SalortPons said in a press release. “The exhibition explores the critical roles played by pioneering Black actors, filmmakers, and advocates to shape and influence U.S. cinema and culture in the face of enduring racism and discrimination.” Rhea L. Combs, director of curatorial affairs for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, was one of the co-curators of this exhibition. She said there was a “parallel history” between the better-known general
history of filmmaking and that of Black cinema. Between 1915 and 1948, more than 150 independent production companies across the United States — including the Maurice Film Co. in Detroit — made what were called “race films,” or films starring Black actors made for Black audiences, at a time when moviegoing was highly segregated. These movies ran the gamut from comedies to Westerns to melodrama. “I think it’s really about a sense of empowerment and pride and possibility,” Combs said. “There has been a longstanding, rich tradition of African American involvement in cinema since the beginning. … We want to make sure we’re expanding the understanding that this is not a separate cinema — it was working alongside American mainstream cinema.” More than half of the films made before 1950 no longer exist and the majority of the race films were lost, said Elliot Wilhelm, curator of film for the DIA. Besides chemical decomposition and the fact that the silver nitrate film stock of the time was notoriously unstable, Wilhelm said early film studios believed that once people had seen a movie, they wouldn’t want to see it again — this was long before the era of streaming, cable or even network television. So, Wilhelm said, studios would routinely melt down movie negatives or positives to make new films. And while HolSee REGENERATION on page 18A
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Iacona earned all-state honorable mention at Warren Regina, leading Regina to three Catholic High School League finals and two Michigan High School Athletic Association state semifinal appearances. Holding a double major in both exercise physiology and business administration, Iacona said she’s still unsure of what career path she wants to choose. Iacona has been shadowing Ave Maria women’s soccer strength and conditioning coach Alan Dalton, and has gained interest in the field through her hands-on experience. But as Iacona still decides on her career path, she’s still pursuing different options of soccer after college, whether on the field or on the sidelines. “There’s other semi-pro teams in Michigan, and I’ve thought about joining one of those teams or playing pickup,” Iacona said. “Even if I don’t play, I definitely want to get
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lywood films were usually stored in climatecontrolled facilities, the same wasn’t true for those made by the independents, Wilhelm said. But then there are the exciting discoveries of films thought to be lost, like 1939’s “Reform School,” a film about prison reform that starred Lewis Beavers as a probation officer. A screening of “Reform School” took place Feb. 4 at the DFT. “During our research, we were able to find it in the archives and have it restored,” said co-curator Doris Berger, vice president of curatorial affairs at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The exhibition opens with “Something Good — Negro Kiss,” an 1898 short film that contains the earliest known cinematic depiction of Black intimacy. Combs said this film “serves as a counterbalance” to stereotypical depictions of Black individuals in Hollywood films. “It was important for us to bring this moment of celebration and joy forward,” Combs said. The exhibition features almost 200 historical objects — including photographs, posters, costumes, script pages and magazine covers — as well as relevant contemporary artworks, home movies, newsreels and more. Visitors will also see how Black actors like Harry Belafonte and Ruby Dee played
an important role in civil rights advocacy. “Regeneration” was about five years in the making, Berger said. “Part of our mission (at the Academy Museum) was and still is exploring undervalued topics; this was fitting to our mission,” Berger said. She said the show was a big success in Los Angeles, so they were happy to be able to bring it to additional audiences in Detroit. Berger said the exhibition demonstrates agency, resiliency and creativity on the part of the Black filmmaking community, along with “the power of what could have been and should have been” during the decades covered in the exhibition. Wilhelm is thrilled the “Regeneration” series is coinciding with the DFT’s 50th anniversary year. “This is a story we (as a museum) wanted to be a part of. … This narrative, this story told by the exhibition needs to be told,” Wilhelm said. “What we want to do is tell (visitors) about this missing part of American cinema and African American history. … I believe cinema is extremely important because it’s a storytelling medium that’s seen by a huge number of people.” Admission to “Regeneration” is free with regular museum admission, which means it’s free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, said DIA Marketing Director Jessica Carreras. She said admission to the films in the “Regeneration” series is free to everyone.
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MOUNT CLEMENS — A Warren man has been found guilty of making a bomb threat at the 37th District Court and now faces sentencing. Lynn Morton, 73, was found guilty of making a false report or bomb threat, a four-year felony; and assaulting, resisting or obstructing officers, a two-year-felony, on Jan. 23 in Macomb County Circuit Court. According to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office in a written release, Morton refused his right to a jury trial and had a bench trial. In September 2022, Morton reportedly telephoned the 37th District Court in Warren and made a bomb threat. He was arrested on Oct. 18, 2022, and refused Warren police commands while in custody, according to prosecutors. Morton’s attorney, Vincent J. Toussaint, declined to comment at this time. Sentencing is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Feb. 29 in Macomb County Circuit Court before Judge Diane Druzinski.
Contract workers blamed for lunch room assault
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police were called to an automotive supplier in the 6000 block of 18 1/2 Mile Road, between Mound Road and Van Dyke Avenue, Jan. 19 after hearing that a group of people were involved in an assault in a lunchroom. Police said two victims were treated for injuries, which reportedly included bleeding, facial swelling and ripped dreadlocks. According to police, one of the victims said his black iPhone was stolen during the incident. After looking at surveillance footage, police said one of the victims was attacked without provocation, and police added that they saw five male attackers. Workplace staff said the suspects were a hiring agency’s contract workers. Police said the suspects had already taken off along eastbound 18 1/2 Mile Road in a maroon Chevrolet Impala by the time officers got there.
Self-checkout shoplifting suspect cited
STERLING HEIGHTS — Police were dispatched to Walmart, 33201 Van Dyke Ave., Jan. 19 after a female suspect allegedly tried to steal $108.33 in pre-tax merchandise. Police talked to the suspect, who reportedly said she hadn’t intended to miss scanning items. According to police, store staff said they witnessed her bagging an item without scanning it at the self-checkout, and they also said that she then tried
to leave the store without paying for some of the merchandise. Police said they cited the suspect for third-degree retail fraud.
Truck stolen from SHAP, recovered
STERLING HEIGHTS — A burgundy 2024 Dodge Ram TRX truck was reportedly stolen from the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant campus, 38111 Van Dyke Ave. Police said the vehicle was apparently stolen Jan. 9. After the vehicle was reported stolen on Jan. 19, Sterling Heights police said they heard Jan. 22 that Dearborn police and U.S. Customs and Border Protection had recovered the truck.
Teens shoplift bags, squishy toy from mall
STERLING HEIGHTS — A gift shop inside Lakeside Mall, in the 14000 block of Lakeside Circle, reported that three female suspects who were roughly 16 years old stole five items over a period of around 10 minutes Jan. 19. Police said the stolen items included a Gloomy Bear bag valued at $59.99, a Playboy bag valued at $59.99, an additional bag valued at $59.99, a $12 pair of sunglasses and a squishy stuffed animal.
Break in reported on Nine Mile
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 3:40 a.m. on Jan. 28, a report was made about a break-in that occurred the same day in the 20000 block of Nine Mile Road. Upon arrival, an officer checked the front door to see if it was secure. Shattered glass could reportedly be seen through the windows. Further investigation showed a northeast window had been shattered and there was a piece of concrete lying inside. The officer notified dispatch and made entry. Another officer arrived and did a secondary sweep of the interior. Filing cabinets in the front showroom were open and looked to be ransacked. A keyholder was summoned to the building and shortly after a 33-year-old man showed up. He shut off the alarm and conducted a walkthrough with an officer. The man stated he doesn’t work in the used car portion and works in new car sales on the south side of Nine Mile. One person works on the north side of Nine Mile and he could not be reached. Photos were taken of the scene.
Fraud reported
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:24 p.m. on Jan. 20, a report was made about a case of fraud that occurred the same day in the 30000 block of Elmgrove Street. An officer reportedly spoke with a 37-year-old man at the front desk of the police station. The man
said that he and his wife tried to purchase Matt Rife tickets on Facebook Marketplace. The Facebook user was selling the tickets for $300. He said he sent the money via Zelle but did not receive any tickets after sending the money. He resent a message to the Facebook user, and they told the man to call them. When he called the number, a male voice answered and told the victim he would send the tickets after he purchased an additional $100 parking pass. The victim declined the offer and the person hung up and could not be reached for a call back. The victim said he sent the payment to an email address. The victim showed the officer the profile and it appeared to be fraudulent. The man told police he has fraud protection and needed a police report for the claim.
Police find methamphetamine, machete
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer stopped a vehicle at 4:25 p.m. Jan. 19 near 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads and found out while talking to the driver, a 52-year-old Brighton man, that his driver’s license had been revoked. Police said the man also had multiple warrants for his arrest. A 31-year-old Yale woman, who was a passenger in the vehicle, told officers that there was methamphetamine hidden under the front center seat, according to police. During a search of the vehicle, police reportedly found 24 grams of methamphetamine, prescription pills, scales and a large machete. The machete had been under the driver’s seat, police said. The officers arrested the driver and passenger, and the driver admitted that he was in the area to sell methamphetamine to a user, according to police.
Vehicle theft attempted
GROSSE POINTE PARK — A pair of unknown suspects are being sought by police after they reportedly tried to steal a 2013 Kia Sorrento from the 1300 block of Wayburn Street at around 6:40 a.m. Jan. 28. Police said a neighbor saw the suspects inside her neighbor’s vehicle and called 911, causing the suspects to flee the scene. Police said they found damage to the Kia’s back window and steering column.
Fleeing suspects sought
GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police are seeking suspects who are said to have fled from the 600 block of Pemberton Road after either trying to steal a vehicle or steal items from inside the vehicle at around 11:10 p.m. Jan. 25. Officers responded to the area on a report of a
suspicious vehicle — a white Chrysler 300 — and saw the Chrysler pull up to a second occupied vehicle, from which a second suspect exited and got into the Chrysler. The Chrysler is then alleged to have sped away. Police said it appears that the suspects were either trying to steal valuables from the victim’s vehicle or steal the vehicle itself.
Extortion victim files report
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A Grosse Pointe Woods man filed a report with police Jan. 25 after he was the victim of extortion by an unknown suspect. The victim told police he started communicating with an unnamed man he met on the app Grindr, with the two men exchanging nude photos of themselves. The victim said the suspect then told the victim that if the victim didn’t comply with his instructions, he would send the compromising photos and information about the victim to his wife and place of employment, as well as post them online. The victim was initially told to purchase $2,000 worth of gift cards, scratch off the numbers on the back, take pictures of the numbers and send those to the suspect. The victim ended up sending numbers from $7,000 worth of gift cards to the suspect before filing a report with police.
Retail fraud suspect arrested
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — After he is said to have filled two shopping bags with merchandise and left a store in the 20400 block of Mack Avenue without paying for the items, a 56-year-old Detroit man was arrested at the store next door at around 5 p.m. Jan. 25. Police said the suspect told them he threw the stolen merchandise into a nearby trash can, where officers recovered $158 worth of groceries. The suspect was arrested and could be facing retail fraud charges, according to a report.
Retail fraud suspect said to be repeat offender
GROSSE POINTE CITY — A 56-year-old Detroit man was taken into custody after he allegedly put a bottle of Champagne in his pants and left a business in the 300 block of Fisher Road without paying for the Champagne at around 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Police said the suspect — who was arrested as he was leaving the store — was issued a citation and turned over to the Grosse Pointe Woods Public Safety Department, which had a valid arrest warrant for the suspect. In addition, police said that the suspect appears to be the same person who stole merchandise from the Fisher Road business Dec. 30 and Jan. 9. The suspect was expected to face additional retail fraud charges in connection to those incidents.
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Charity Vegas Night: Poker, blackjack, craps, slots and roulette, live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and open bar, $15,000-plus in prize giveaways and more, 21 and older, supports local families and charities, 6:30-11 p.m., Shelby Gardens, 50265 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbylions.org
FEB. 24
Watch ‘Happy Feet’: Also craft, bring blanket, pillow and stuffed animal, refreshments provided, noon-2 p.m., Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, metrocarvers.com, (586) 557-3712
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Ice rink: Open skating Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays, and drop-in hockey Sundays, Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., Mae Stecker Park, 8600 24 Mile Road in Shelby Township, (586) 731-0300 Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Mother-son dance: Dinner, dancing and DJ, 6-8:30 p.m., Cherry Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive in Shelby Township, RSVP to (586) 731-0300
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
Pasta and chicken dinner fundraiser: Also magician, raffle baskets and 50-50, money from event helps stock food pantry at Samaritan House, 5-9 p.m., The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, advance sales end Feb. 28, samaritanhousemichigan.org
• 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
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MARCH 6
Drag queen bingo fundraiser: Benefits American Cancer Society Greater Shelby Township Relay for Life, 6 p.m. doors, 6:15 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. show, Shelby Gardens, 50265 Van Dyke Ave., Hawaiian theme, 21 and older, (810) 217-1484
MARCH 11
Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook.com/ShelbyTownshipArt
Fish fries: 4-7p.m. Fridays until March 29, Old Settlers VFW Post 4659, 8311 Wilson St. in Shelby Township, (586) 7819109, facebook.com/vfw4659 • 4-7 p.m. Fridays until March 22, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, (586) 254-4433 • 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays until March 22, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, sjvshelby.org, (586) 781-6525 • 5-7 p.m. Fridays until March 29, American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, cash only, alpost351.org, (586) 731-9833 Art exhibit: “The Outdoors” features works by members of Shelby Township Fine Art Society, on display until Feb. 24, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, theartcenter.org Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, (248) 425-2999 Confident Communicators Club: Virtual meetings 8-9:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesdays of month, confidentcommunicatorsclub. com
Avoid insurance pitfalls: Preparedness program 9:30-11 a.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org/preparing-for-disasters
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• Cards, games and friendship, 1-3:45 p.m. every fourth Friday of month, bring snack to share and own beverage, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, RSVP to Victoria at (586) 566-7936
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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
Lupus support groups: 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of month and 7 p.m. every last Wednesday, Zoom, (248) 901-7299, milupus.org/ support-groups
Lucky Leprechaun Race: 5K and Green Mile runs/walks, also virtual options, 10:30 a.m., costume contest at 10:15 a.m., starts at Shamrock Pub, 7715 Auburn Road in Utica, runsignup.com/Race/MI/ Utica/TheLuckyLeprechaunRace
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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT TO HELP FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township-based charity 13Forever will be hosting its second annual Bag Childhood Cancer cornhole tournament from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 24 at Great Shots Backyard Bar and Games in Clinton Township. The mission of 13Forever is to help fight pediatric cancer. The event will feature raffles for gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle with a cash award for the winner. The cost is $30 per player. Online registration is going on now. For more information, visit 13forever.org and click on “events.”
NEW EXHIBIT OPENS
DETROIT — Wayne County Community College District’s Curtis L. Ivery Downtown Campus in Detroit invites the public to visit the exhibition, “Overcoming Hateful Things: Stories from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery.” According to a press release, the display “explores the Jim Crow system, the African American experience during that era, and its legacy in contemporary society through hundreds of objects from the period.” The Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University in Big Rapids organized the exhibition. “Our mission has always been to provide pathways to better lives through higher education,” WCCCD Chancellor Dr. Curtis L. Ivery said in a press release. “This exhibit offers an opportunity to see and engage in history in a way that challenges, but also builds new understanding about where we have come from, and where we are going as a community and as a nation.” The exhibition, which opened Feb. 5, is free and open to the public. For more information, visit wcccd.edu.
Health workshops: For chronic pain, high blood pressure and more, hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth. digitalsignup.com
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CANCER SURVIVOR WALKS DAUGHTER DOWN AISLE
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — In August 2023, the C & G Newspapers spoke with a Bloomfield Hills resident and three-time cancer survivor, Peter Grantz, ahead of his daughter’s wedding. Grantz was the first CAR-T therapy patient at Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital. “I received my first CAR-T infusion one year ago on Dec. 19. I’m cautiously optimistic that I will remain cancer-free and periodic diagnostic testing is ongoing to confirm all is well,” Grantz said last December. In September 2023, Grantz walked his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. “My daughter had a lot planned, and surprisingly, everything went really well. From the weather to the vendors, it proved to be a truly gorgeous day that I felt blessed to take part in. I got to give a welcome speech at the reception, and we did end up picking the NSYNC song ‘God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You’ for our father-daughter dance. Our first concert together was NSYNC, so it made the dance that much more special. All in all, it was a great day spent with family and ‘framily’ — friends that are family,” Grantz said. Since December 2022, nine patients have received CAR-T therapy at Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan, including Grantz.
CLAWSON NATIVE SERVING ON NAVY SHIP CLAWSON — Fire Controlman 2nd Class Trey Bennington is a native of Clawson and currently works on the USS Sterett in the Philippine Sea. He is pictured lifting a messenger line during a refueling at sea. Messenger lines keep ships connected to each other while transferring supplies, according to a press release. The ship’s motto is “forever dauntless,” according to the surfpac.navy.mil website. The crew aboard Sterett is credited for maintaining the “highest standards of professionalism” and is one of the best guided missile destroyers. The USS Sterett is the fourth ship named after Lt. Andrew Sterett, a U.S. naval officer who fought in the Quasi-War and the Barbary Wars at the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries. The USS Sterett is currently deployed to the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Clawson native Trey Bennington heaves on a messenger line aboard the USS Sterett. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charles J. Scudella III
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6B - SHELBY-UTICA NEWS, February 21, 2024
SALES EVENT
2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT IVE
T E STAR
EEL DR
H ALL W
2021 CHEVROLET TRAX LT
STK# C27784
17,288
$
POWER
REMOT
• REMOTE START • POWER SEAT • CRUISE • BACK-UP CAMERA
• CRUISE CONTROL • 19K MILES
17,488
2021 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LT T E STAR
*
ERT
L ZONE A
• DRIVER CONFIDENCE PKG. • COLLISION ALERT
• BACK-UP CAMERA • 14K MILES • LANE CHANGE ALERT
19,388
$
*
2020 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT EATS
19,988
*
2021 CHEVROLET BLAZER RS T E STAR
ER S LEATH
REMOT
STK# C27586
STK# C27474
29,988
28,388
2023 CHEVROLET BLAZER 3LT
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 LT
D SEAT
HEATE
REMOT
• REMOTE START • 7K MILES • POWER LIFTGATE STK# C27644
34,288
$
*
T E STAR
S
*
2020 GMC TERRAIN SLE
2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT REMOT
• HEATED SEATS • 27K MILES • POWER LIFTGATE
STK# C27467
20,488
$
*
2021 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE RS TE LIFTGA
STK# C27984
26,388
$
*
2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST CREW
STK# C27698
37,488
*
STK# C27699
30,988
$
*
2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO RST 4
CAB 4X
STK# C27279
40,888
*
4
CAB 4X
• 5.3L V-8 ENGINE • REMOTE START STK# C28091
36,688
$
*
2022 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS ONLY
• 5.3L V-8 ENGINE • REMOTE START • 23K MILES
$
*
T E STAR
S
• ONLY 23K MILES • REMOTE START
CREW
• RARE 3.0L DIESEL ENGINE • 4X4 • 24K MILES
$
18,288
• REMOTE START HEATED LEATHER SEATS •
$
$
*
STK# C27395
17,888
POWER
• HEATED SEATS • LEATHER SEATS
• REMOTE START • HEATED SEATS
• CHEVROLET INFOTAINMENT • CRUISE
$
HEATE
STK# C27927
$
RAK
*
D SEAT
BLIND
2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS IT STABIL
STK# CP74000A
$
2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS
REMOT
STK# C27792
SEAT
• BLUETOOTH • 47K MILES • CRUISE CONTROL
STK# C27811
$
*
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS
ILES
15K M
• 6.2L V-8 ENGINE RARE 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANS • STK# C27342
42,488
$
*
*Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing. No Salvage or branded titles. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Limited Powertrain Warranty is on certified vehicles from original in-service date and whichever comes first, time or mileage. 2 years or 24,000 miles of scheduled vehicle maintenance is on certified pre-owned vehicles, includes oil and filter changes, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. Sale ends 2/29/2024. 0142-2408