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SHELBY TOWNSHIP WILL BE WELL REPRESENTED AT DETROIT AUTORAMA BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Detroit Autorama, billed as “America’s greatest hot rod show,” is back this weekend and celebrating its 70th anniversary. The hot rod and custom car show will take place at Detroit’s Huntington Place — formerly the TCF Center and Cobo Center at 1 Washington Blvd. — Feb. 24-26. As in past years, a number of locals will be showing their spectacular hot rods and customs among the 800 total vehicles. Dan Dennis, of Shelby Township, will be one of the car builders exhibiting at Autorama. He brings a new vehicle to Detroit Autorama every year. “It’s my hobby and my passion. This means I’ve built a new car from the ground up every year for 10 years. So I’ve had a new car in Autorama each year for the last 10 years. I build each car with a special theme, and this year, it is the Monster Coach, built on the theme of the Munster TV series of the 1960s,” he said

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA/STERLING HEIGHTS — The Utica Community Schools Board of Education recently unanimously voted to ask residents to consider a $550 million bond proposal and a non-homestead millage proposal in the May 2 election. The district is calling the $550 million bond proposal the “No Tax-Rate Increase Facilities Bond Proposal.” It would fund projects at all 40 of the district’s facilities. The projects would include security upgrades, parking lot redesigns and or repaving, new playground equipment and playground surfaces, building infrastructure improvements, bus replacements, restroom renovations, technology purchases, expanded career and technical education academies, improved athletic fields and stadium renovations at all high schools, upgraded auditoriums, and new early childhood centers at the north and south ends of the district. The proposal’s ballot language says that the debt millage required to retire all bonds outstanding and proposed is expected to remain at or below 3.5 mills.

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Dan Dennis, of Shelby Township, is bringing his Monster Koach, inspired by “The Munsters” TV series, to Autorama. Photo provided by Linda Ashely

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Adriana Annoni, an Armada High School graduate who is currently studying biochemistry, spent the summer of 2022 working at Armada’s wastewater treatment plant as a participant in Four County Community Foundation’s Return to Earn internship program.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Four County Community Foundation’s Return to Earn internship program has returned to help local businesses and students connect in 2023. This initiative seeks to provide quality, paid summer internships for college students in or near their hometowns. It gives college students opportunities to build their resumes and earn paychecks during their summer breaks while also creating the potential to return after completing their studies for jobs. See INTERNSHIPS on page 25A

UTICA — The city of Utica is warning anyone who might be renting out homes in Utica after Utica police discovered that a teenager rented a home and threw a house party that was full of teens drinking illegally. The incident took place in December when a 19-year-old man rented a home on Custer Avenue, near Hall Road and the M-53 Freeway. The teenager organized a Dec. 30 open-invitation celebration and advertised it on a social media site. In the Dec. 30 incident, police were notified of what was happening when they received a call about a house party getting out of control. When officers arrived, they found numerous minors outside, drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana. According to police, they could not enter the house without permission. They were required to call the homeowner, who did not reside in the house. When he arrived, police found out that the 19-year-old who had rented the property had broken his contract by opening the house to a party. As a result, police said they could enter the residence to investigate. According to police, they encountered a crowd of teenagers inside. Officers allowed many of the teens to scatter and disperse on their own. As some of the youngsters ran through residents’ backyards to escape, several homeowners called 911 to report them. Police said they made sure the renter understood that Utica doesn’t allow such house parties. Utica City Attorney Linda McGrail said that, due to the incident, the city is working to make stricter rules than are already on the books regarding rental homes. She said there are many rules that don’t allow certain types of rental homes in the area too. “Currently AirBnB rentals are not permitted in the City. Ordinances are under review to ensure the health, safety and welfare of both the residents and the City’s visitors,” she said via email. City Councilman Brad O’Donnell said landlords should always be aware of what is happening at their properties and to make sure that renters know that house parties are not allowed. They should also make sure they know their local ordinances. “The only thing worse than an absentee landlord is a negligent one. My understanding is that we already have laws on the books to handle this, but the mayor and council are researching if we should clarify our ordinances,” he said. He said that in order for a community to run smoothly, landlords and the city must be able to get along. “The only way to have a strong town is if we all get along. But there’s no getting along with landlords who allow minors to break the law on their property,” O’Donnell said.

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LEFT: Shelby Township resident Brian Stolicki will show his 2016 Scion FRS Coupe at Detroit Autorama this weekend. Stolicki is one of six winners of the 2023 Next Generation Modifier competition who will be featured at Autorama.

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in an email interview. He said he was totally unaware that this year’s Autorama will feature the cars of the famous builder George Barris, who created the Munster Koach for the TV series. Attendees will be able to see the George Barris and Dan Dennis versions. Dennis builds his cars almost entirely on his own. “I build it 90% on my own, and my friends help with the rest. The base of the car is a 1922 Ford Truck with a T-bucket frame that is 100 years old. It is completely stripped down and rebuilt to my vision of the Monster Coach with elaborate pinstriping and red interior,” Dennis said. Some of Dennis’ other cars over the years have included one based on the theme of Dorothy’s red shoes from “The Wizard of Oz” and one called the Jessica Rabbit Gold Digger car that was on the cover of many magazines, he said. He said he considers it a privilege to be accepted into Autorama. “I’ve been upstairs seven times and downstairs three times. Why do I do it? Because I’m 74 years old and I don’t know

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BELOW: Fans of hot rods and customs walk around Huntington Place during a past edition of Detroit Autorama. Photo provided by Linda Ashely

any better. Seriously, I enjoy the challenge. I grew up on a farm and you learn from an early age how to fix things, including cars, or else you just walk,” he said. He said he thinks Autorama is great because it brings in an amazing scope of people and cars from across the country. “The cars, in my opinion, are just breathtaking. They are really works of art. These are not your mom and pop cars you see at everyday cruises. These are truly the best of the best. Well worth the price of admission,” he said. Brian Stolicki is another resident of Shelby Township who is showcasing his ve-

hicle and who also has a special spot in Autorama. He is one of the six winners of the 2023 Next Generation Modifier competition. He is just 21 and built his own 2016 Scion FRS Coupe. The winners of the Next Generation of Modifiers will have their own spot and six cars on view at this year’s Autorama. Passing the hot rod custom car hobby on to the next generation is what one of the oldest hot rod clubs in Michigan, the Motor City Modified Auto Club, had in mind when it started the Next Generation Modifiers competition to debut at this year’s Autorama.

Communicating through social media and looking for the next generation of modifiers, the club reached out to 16- to 25-yearolds who had applied their car passions to their own rides. Then the club held its inaugural virtual car show on social media, which resulted in Stolicki being one of the winners. Stolicki has been into the car scene since 2016. He grew up with a buddy who had a drag car and spent a lot of time at the racetrack when he was young. See AUTORAMA on page 21A

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Utica recognized as a 5-star community UTICA — The city of Utica has been recognized for its contributions to Michigan’s entrepreneurial

growth and economic development. The annual eCities study, conducted by researchers at iLabs — the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation — designated Utica as a five-star community along with 94 other communities across the state. The eCities project collects and analyzes data from Michigan communities regarding entrepreneurship, economic development and job growth. The data points are benchmarked against the state of Michigan and all other participating communities.

LUCKY LEPRECHAUN RACE IS COMING UP

UTICA — The Lucky Leprechaun 5K run or walk will take place in Utica at 10:30 a.m. March 11. The $45 price to register will increase after Feb. 28. Find out more and sign up online at cityofutica.org/news_detail_T5_R26.php. Race day packet pickup will begin at 8:30 a.m., and a costume contest will take place at 10:15 a.m. There is also a Green Mile run or walk and a virtual 5K or Green Mile.

UTICA MEETINGS AT CITY HALL

• Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. March 1. • Parks and Recreation Commission, 6 p.m. March 8.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP MEETINGS AT TOWNSHIP HALL

• Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m. March 2.

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido recently created a pamphlet in conjunction with his “Knocking Violence out of My School” video competition that is available to parents and students. “Stopping Violence in Schools: What Parents and Students Need to Know” comprises two pages that address the charges one could face for threatening a school and the consequences, which include jail time. The information also tells students and parents how to report threats, violence, weapons or bullying in school; how to keep one’s school and peers safe; and where parents can find resources to help with their children. Download “Stopping Violence in Schools” at prosecutor.macombgov.org/ProsecutorKnockingViolenceOut.

GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY PROPOSES 9.4% INCREASE IN UTICA RATES UTICA — Utica recently learned from the Great Lakes Water Authority that it plans to raise the water rates for the city of Utica by 9.4%. According to a statement on the city’s website, cityofutica.org, city officials and GLWA officials recently had a meeting on the increase. Utica leaders stated that the city has performed within contractually agreed-upon usage and peak rates. The GLWA reportedly explained that its “methodology” for determining charges has changed and that is the reason for the increase. The GLWA is holding a public hearing at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 in Detroit that people may attend in person or participate in via Zoom videoconferencing or by telephone. The information is available at cityofutica. org/news_detail_T5_R29.php.

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UTICA — Defense wins championships, and in the case of Utica boys basketball, it results in the school’s first league title since 2012. Earning a share of the Macomb Area Conference-Blue title with Warren Cousino, Utica’s aggressive effort on the defensive end has paid off this season. Currently ranked first in the MAC in points allowed per game (47.2), Utica’s transformation this season has been one for the record books. “Our defense is good just because of communication, our effort and our hustle,” junior guard Mason Brodi said. “We take the most charges in the state, and we just rotate and communicate so well. We can all guard one-through-five, we hustle and we play bigger than we are.” The defensive unit has not only kept its opponents from scoring but has perfected its craft in the paint. One of the top teams in the state at taking a charge, Utica’s physical play in the paint has been inspiring. Junior guard Sebastian Soriano said guard Jason Azar, a 2022 graduate, was a mentor for the team in the paint. “Last year, I didn’t really know how to take a charge, and he (Jason Azar) really inspired me,” Soriano said. It’s a far cry from their 2022 season

when the squad not only finished 7-14, but allowed 52 points per game on the defensive end and had a first-round exit in the state tournament. Utica (13-4) featured a young core last season with a number of players not getting a substantial amount of varsity minutes, but Utica coach Dave Hinkle said the team’s growth this season is a product of last year’s mistakes. “As soon as the season ended, we had this discussion that we were not going to have this feeling again,” Hinkle said. “They took it and ran with it.” Led by Brodi, Soriano, junior guard Ali Hasan and senior forward Nick Bosilkovski, Utica has kept a steady pace of success this See HOOPS on page 11A

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 11 p.m. Jan. 31, an officer on patrol in the area of 22 Mile and Ryan roads initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle was not registered with the Secretary of State, so the officer impounded the vehicle. The driver reportedly appeared very nervous when informed that his car was going to be impounded. While doing an inventory search of the vehicle, the officer located a gun in the back seat, police said. When the driver was being handcuffed, a straw with fentanyl was located on him. The driver was placed under arrest for carrying a concealed weapon and possession of fentanyl.

Catalytic converters stolen off vehicles

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a business in the 12000 block of 23 Mile Road for a larceny report at 10:28 a.m. Jan. 30. Officers spoke with two employees of the business, who stated that they both had catalytic convertors stolen off their vehicles while the vehicles were in the business’s parking lot. Police found surveillance video that shows the theft. The detective bureau was investigating and attempting to identify the suspects.

Woman scammed out of $1,000 after being told sister is hostage

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:02 p.m. Jan. 30, officers were dispatched to the 12000 block of Culver Drive, near 21 Mile and Schoenherr roads, for a fraud report. The caller stated that she had received a phone call from an unknown man. The man told her that her sister was being held hostage and he needed $1,000; otherwise, he would hurt her sister. The caller then withdrew $1,000 from her bank account and wired money to a location in Mexico. Shortly after sending the money, she spoke to her sister on the phone, and her sister informed her that she was OK and that the phone call was a scam. Police were investigating.

Driver with expired license plate admits she drank too much

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer on patrol in the area of West Utica and Dequindre roads observed a vehicle with an expired license plate at 2 a.m. Jan. 29. The vehicle was also unable to maintain its lane. The officer initiated a traffic stop.

When talking to the driver, the officer reportedly could smell a strong odor of intoxicants. The driver stated that she had just left a local bar and reportedly admitted to having four beers. The officer then had the driver exit her vehicle so she could perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test. The driver refused to take the PBT, telling the officer that she didn’t want to take one since she already knew she was over the legal limit, according to police. The driver was then placed under arrest for suspicion of operating while intoxicated. She was then transported to the Police Department, at which time a blood draw was completed to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content.

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self-scan one item, then place multiple items in their bags. Both subjects were arrested and charged with retail fraud.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5, officers were dispatched to Meijer, 15055 Hall Road, for a complaint of a retail fraud in progress. Loss prevention officers observed two subjects in the self-scanning area not scanning all the items in their carts. Police arrived on the scene while the suspects were still in the store. Loss prevention officers stated that the suspects would

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A resident came to the Police Department to file an identity theft report at 5:05 p.m. Feb. 4. The resident stated that he had received a notification from Huntington Bank about possible fraudulent charges to his account. It was determined that an unknown person had used his Social Security number to open a fraudulent credit account. — Kara Szymanski

Apartment complex office locks damaged

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:51 a.m. Feb. 1, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the area of West Utica and Ryan roads for a vandalism report. The locks had been damaged at the main office of the apartment complex. The vandal caused approximately $170 worth of damage. Police were investigating.

Business broken into, items stolen

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a business in the 46000 block of Van Dyke Avenue for a breakingand-entering that had been discovered at 1:58 p.m. Feb. 5. The owner of the business, when he arrived for work, discovered that some of his merchandise was missing. Surveillance video showed two individuals inside the building stealing merchandise overnight. The burglars gained entry by pulling the exterior door open. Evidence technicians were called to the scene to gather evidence. The detective bureau is investigating this incident.

Burglar attempts to steal vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 7:39 p.m. Feb. 3, officers were dispatched to a residence in the area of 21 Mile and Hayes roads for a breaking and entering report. Officers made contact with the homeowner, who stated that he went out to his garage that morning and discovered the garage door was partially opened. He then discovered the rear window to his vehicle that was parked in the garage had been broken out. Also, paneling under the glove box was removed with wires hanging out. Police said it appears that the burglar broke into the garage to attempt to steal the vehicle that the homeowner had parked

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season, including a seven-game win streak during the year. Senior forward Luke Cottingham, senior guard Trent McFarland and junior guard Timothy Geottes have been reliable for Utica this season. While both juniors, Brodi and Soriano have taken control as the veteran leadership this season. “They took control of the ship, and they’re the hardest workers, which entails the

rest of the team to be the hardest workers,” Hinkle said. After a tough year in 2022, Utica’s progress started to form in the summer with open gyms, morning workouts and various camps for the team to work as a unit. Featuring only five players from last season, Hinkle said the team needed every opportunity possible to play together. “We played top-notch teams in the summertime, and we won a lot of those scrimmages,” Hinkle said. “It propelled those kids and gave those kids a ton of confidence that they could hang with anybody.”

The summertime success carried into the season, and the team’s cohesive play continues to be a driving force for its success. Utica hasn’t cracked the top 20 yet in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 rankings, but that’s just fuel for the fire for Utica. “During the rankings on The D Zone and these different websites, some of us look and we’re not up there,” Brodi said. “It’s still in the process, but from what we’ve done, we’re on our path to get where we’re at and where we should be.” Still having the MAC tournament to

play before the state tournament, Utica will have ample chances to prepare. With a mix of experienced and young talent, the team’s growth this season has been the most impressive display of success with the league title being a close second. While a significant step in the right direction, there’s still work to be done this year. At the very least, Utica boys basketball is back on the radar. “I wanted to make history at Utica, and we did,” Soriano said. “We got our first league championship since 2012, I think. I wanted to put Utica on the map; that’s the mindset. Even last year, I just want to make Utica great.”

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SHELBYUTICA NEWS • FEBRUARY 22, 2023

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and Member Experience. Community Choice members will also have access to educational resources that will help them make informed decisions on the best ways to save, borrow and reach simple milestones. “Choice Map is a great resource to help families, couples and individuals plan a life of financial wellness and meet their savings goals,” Myers said. “Most people don’t realize that financial wellness doesn’t necessarily have to do with wealth. It’s about helping everyday people create a comfortable financial plan.” The crux of the plan, Myers added, is about paying yourself first and then making emergency savings and near-term goals a priority. “You have to consciously create a plan to get there,” she said. “Just being aware of where you are today is the first step toward getting to where you want to be.” Participants in Choice Map’s pilot program were encouraged to set near-term goals for themselves. That is one of the reasons that member feedback from the pilot program has been so positive, Myers said. For example, one member set up a target savings by only transferring $5 a week into their fund. Yet that consistent saving added up and, by following the plan, the member had $500

to spend on gifts this past holiday season. “Most members can fit this type of plan into their budget and have the funds they need when that goal rolls around,” Myers said. One participant in the Choice Map pilot saw a 40-point increase in their credit score simply by addressing things that can negatively

both state and federally chartered credit unions located in the United States. Community Choice also offers savings options for the everyday member. “We have some great options for people who have a little to set aside with no risk, such as a CD that requires a minimum of only $500,” Myers said.

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ents to network, beginning with the chamber of commerce. While she understands that networking can be intimidating — entering a room full of new people — she emphasizes the importance of taking a step outside of one’s comfort zone to make valuable connections. “People are there to network. People are there to meet new people, so don’t think that they don’t want to meet you, because that is what they are there for,” Grace said. Grace is the chair of the Women’s+ Business Committee through the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce. Within this committee, Grace said, she focuses on nurturing camaraderie and personal connections in addition to professional contacts. “In our chamber and in our women’s group, we are about supporting each other’s businesses, because the more those businesses grow, the better it is for our whole community,” Grace said. Kelly Finley, a broker and the owner of New Century Realtors in Troy, said her favorite part about networking is meeting new people and having “just the right person” to introduce

others to. In addition to her work, Finley networks through being a member of the Troy Chamber of Commerce and the Detroit Athletic Club. Finley said going out of her comfort zone and meeting people has helped her make connections she would otherwise not have made, which has ultimately benefited her career. “Women in business are a force, and I think that the more people that you meet, the more opportunities you have,” Finley said. Rachel Devries, the membership engagement manager for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, said her job is to help introduce people to one another at the chamber’s many networking events. While she helps people network as her job now, she said all of her jobs have been found through networks. “I think it (networking) is really important for all genders, but especially for women who are having a slower time getting back into the workforce from COVID. I think it is so important that we are out and about and meeting people. The more you can get to know someone, the more you can build that trust,” Devries said. She said she finds networking one of the best ways to not only get a job but also to grow a business and make new friends.

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No new information in Mesa Drive deaths SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department last week said that it was still investigating the deaths of two people Feb. 3 at an address on Mesa Drive, near 26 Mile and Mound roads. In response to an inquiry for information, the department said that not much could be shared while it is under investigation and referenced its earlier statement made on Feb. 6. “The Shelby Township Police Department is investigating the suspicious deaths of a 26-year-old male and 25-year-old female that occurred in the 5200 block of Mesa Drive on February 3, 2023. At this time, additional victim information will not be available, but our department wishes to relay that there is no danger to the public. The Shelby Township Police Department is still investigating this incident and cannot rule out domestic violence as a contributing factor,” the Feb. 6 statement reads. — Kara Szymanski

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Stony Creek Art Fair puts out call for artists BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The third annual Stony Creek Art Fair at Stoney Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, which will take place July 29-30, has its artist deadline coming up relatively soon. Located at Stony Creek Metropark’s Baypoint Beach, the art fair usually incudes about 80 juried artists who exhibit for purchase handmade creations including ceramics, glass and garden arts, jewelry, fiber, and accessories. The art fair is looking for more artists to join in on the fun, and the application fee costs $25. Booths cost $395, and the application deadline is April 30. For more information, visit www.stonycreekartfair.com. Miguel “Mike” Denyer, from Garden City with Captured Wilderness, has exhibited his work at the Stony Creek Art Fair. “The items I have are fine-art nature and wildlife photography prints, which I offer as framed prints or matted prints (so my buyers can use their own frames), and postcards,” he said via email. He said he took up his art after having to give up a previous profession as a close protection specialist due to poor health. “It was while I was recovering from two strokes in 2014 that I discovered my talent for nature and wildlife photography, and really just took off from there. What started off as a means of recovery — going for walks in the woods with my camera — has since become a small business. Last year, I attended more than 20 art fairs all over Michigan,” he said. He can be reached at miguel@capturedwilderness.com or www.capturedwilderness. com. MaryBeth Mitchell, from Mussey with AugustaWynde Designs, said she has been a part of the Stony Creek Art Fair since the very beginning — even though organizers had to postpone the first year due to COVID-19. She said she will be showing her pottery creations this year. “My work is a bit different than what most people think of when they think of pottery, though. I love bright colors and fun shapes — think ceramic flowers on springs and birdbaths that look like a huge blossom. I love bright colors because they’re easier for See ART on page 24A

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MaryBeth Mitchell, with AugustaWynde Designs, will be showing her pottery creations at the Stony Creek Art Fair this summer. The show’s organizers are currently accepting applications from artists.

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SHELBYUTICA NEWS • FEBRUARY 22, 2023

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW (BOR)

CITY OF UTICA

Board of Review Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review shall convene on the 15th day of March, 2023 to review the 2023 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 Board of Review shall meet in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 7550 Auburn Road, Utica. MARCH 15 MARCH 16

9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M.

The tentative ratios and equalization factors for the City of Utica, as recommended by the Macomb County Equalization Department are as follows:

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46.72 48.33 44.14 50.00

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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 27th. Petitioners may be required to provide proof of property value. CITY OF UTICA CITY ASSESSOR Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/22/2023

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The Shelby Township March Board of Review will meet in the Township Municipal Offices located at 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan 48316-3572, on the following days: BOR ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (NO APPEALS WILL BE HEARD) Tuesday March 7, 2023 9:00 am to 12:00 pm BOR APPEAL HEARINGS (MADE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) Monday March 13, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Tuesday March 14, 2023 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Wednesday March 15, 2023 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 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 21, 2023 until 5:00 pm on Tuesday March 14, 2023. 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 15, 2023. TENTATIVE TENTATIVE RATIO FACTOR 201 – COMMERCIAL 50.00 1.00 301 – INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.00 401 – RESIDENTIAL 50.00 1.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY 50.00 1.00 For additional information contact the Shelby Township Assessing Office at (586) 731-5910 or visit the Assessing Department Web Page at www.shelbytwp.org Richard H. Stathakis Supervisor, Charter Township of Shelby 0035-2308

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission for the Charter Township of Shelby, Macomb County, Michigan has received a request for approval of the following site plan Special Land Use:

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:

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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: T3N, R12E, SEC 36; COMM AT S 1/4 POST SEC 36; TH N00*10’55”E 285.01 FT; TH N89*58’29”E 748.62 FT; TH N00*06’00”E 419.50 FT; TH S89*56’19”E 26.00 FT; TH N00*06’00”E 213.95 FT; TH N26*33’54”W 13.42 FT; TH N00*06’00”E 508.00 FT; TH N89*56’19”W 105.98 FT; TH N00*06’00”E 251.65 FT TO POB; TH N00*06’00”E 313.35 FT; TH N90*00’00”E 662.60 FT; TH S00*06’00”W 314.51 FT; TH N89*54’00”W 662.60 FT TO POB 4.775 AC; SPLIT/COMBINED ON 01/31/2022 FROM 23-07-36400-051, 23-07-36-400-072 (SPL-221). The Planning Commission will meet on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Shelby Municipal Building, 52700 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, Michigan (586-726-7243) for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the site plan Special Land Use. The application for the site plan Special Land Use 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.

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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.

at Legacy Village) and Phase 3 (Legacy Village Villas), located at the southwest corner of 25 Mile Road and Van Dyke subject to all Departmental, Engineering, Legal, Township Board and Planning Commission comments. Roll Call: Ayes – Di Cicco, Casali, Carabelli, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano Nays – none DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE 4. 2023 Shelby Township Down Home Days Festival May 25-29 (Requested by Board of Trustees) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Trustee Lisa Casali and enter into a partnership with the Shelby Township Lions Club to host the 2023 Shelby Township Down Home Days Festival May 25-29 at the Knights Park & Pavilion at 11541 21 Mile Road. 5. IFEC Approval Resolution Revision: Mayco International LLC (Requested by Assessing Department) MOTION carried to approve the revision of an October 26, 2022 Resolution to Approve an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Mayco International LLC into two separate resolutions based on the type of real property investment and to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign all documents required in conjunction with this approval. These two resolutions will replace the one resolution approved on October 26, 2022. Roll Call: Ayes – Vermeulen, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali, Di Cicco Nays – none 6. IFEC Approval Resolution Revision: Zhongli North America, Inc. (Requested by Assessing Department) MOTION carried to approve the revision of an October 26, 2022 Resolution to Approve an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Zhongli North America, Inc. into two separate resolutions based on the type of real property investment and to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to sign all documents required in conjunction with this approval. These two resolutions will replace the one resolution approved on October 26, 2022. Roll Call: Ayes – Grot, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali Nays – none 7. 2023 Poverty Exemption Guidelines (Requested by Assessing Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matthew Schmidt and adopt the written guidelines for all 2023 Poverty Exemption Applications, as presented. 8. Fire Department Promotions (Requested by Fire Department) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Fire Chief Frank Pierce, and in compliance with Article 11 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Charter Township of Shelby and the Shelby Township Firefighters Association Local 1338, to promote employee number 40686 and employee number 40687 to the position of Battalion Chief; AND: To promote employee number 40692 and employee number 40694 to the position of Captain; AND: To promote employee number 40791 and employee number 40800 to the position of Lieutenant. These promotions are effective January 18, 2023. 9. Promotion in the Department of Public Works (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and promote employee number 11756 to the position of Account Processor I, starting at Step 2 of the pay grade in accordance with the General Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective January 18, 2023. 10. Replacement Hire in the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the hire of Joceyln Levert to the position of Senior Bus Driver working in the Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Department, effective on January 18, 2023, at Step 1 of the pay grade, and in accordance with the current Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement. 11. Replacement Hire in the Community Relations Department (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the hire of Kelsey Kobylarek to the position of Content Specialist working in the Community Relations Department, effective on February 6, 2023, at Step 1 of the pay grade, and in accordance with the current Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement. 12. Activities Center Additional Parking Lot Project - Topographical Survey, Engineering Design, Construction Documents and Bidding Assistance (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation, & Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and contract AEW (Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick, Inc.) to oversee the engineering design, topographical survey, construction documents, and bidding services for the proposed additional parking lot at the Activities Center, per the attached agreement. The contract price for these services is not to exceed $18,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Line item 427-265-985-000. 13. Award Contract - Heritage Garden Lake Treatment (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Parks, Recreation, & Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood and contract The Pond Guy, Inc, per the attached agreement, to service and chemically treat the lake at Heritage Garden at a cost not to exceed $7,051.23. Funds are available in account 101-509-726-000 and amend the budget accordingly. 14. 2022 Sidewalk Gap Program - Proposal for Professional Services (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller to accept the Proposal for Professional Services from Township Engineer AEW (Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc.) to provide the necessary engineering services to the Township for the 2022 Sidewalk Gap Program in the amount not to exceed the budgeted amount of $65,000.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-500. 15. Cost Share Agreement - 25 Mile Pedestrian Bridge (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineer AEW (Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick, Inc.) and enter into a cost share agreement with MCDR and utilize Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant Funding for the 25 Mile Pedestrian Bridge over the Lawson Drain at a total anticipated construction cost to the Township of $99,086.00, with additional design and construction soft costs at $67,000.00 for a total project cost of $166,086.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-500 and amend the budget accordingly. 16. Subdivision Reconstruction Program - Wycliffe Drive, Pine Hill Drive, Brockmor Drive (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineer AEW (Anderson, Eckstein, & Westerick, Inc.) and authorize AEW to complete the design process of Wycliffe Drive, Pine Hill Drive, and Brockmor Drive for an estimated total design cost of $60,757.00. Funds are to be taken from the Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-200 and amend the budget accordingly. 17. Introduction of Ordinance 295 - School Fighting (Requested by Police Department) MOTION carried to introduce and publish for the first time Ordinance No. 295, an ordinance to prohibit fighting upon school property within the Township adding Section 44-363 to Chapter 46 the Code of Ordinances providing for the repealer, severability, penalties and effective date. Roll Call: Ayes – Grot, Di Cicco, Carabelli, Casali, Stathakis Nays – Vermeulen Absent/Excused - Viviano CLOSED SESSION 18. Shelby Creek, LLC Vs. Charter Township of Shelby (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to recess into Closed Session to discuss Shelby Creek, LLC Vs. Charter Township of Shelby. Roll Call: Ayes – Grot, Casali, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli Nays – none MOTION carried to deny Home Depot’s request to amend a consent judgement to permit outside storage on the southside of the building. MOTION carried to adjourn at 10:38 p.m. A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis. The Invocation was led by Deacon Michael Houghton from St. John Vianney Catholic Church – Shelby Township, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Veterans Event Coordinator Phil Randazzo. AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS Mr. Stathakis with input from Trustee Lisa Casali reviewed the 2023 Top 10 Priorities which are: 1) continue blight enforcement; 2) widen Schoenherr Road, north of 23 Mile Road; 3) prioritize the Civic Center Development Plan; 4) seek grant opportunities; 5) plan for long-term financial obligations; 6) participate in local road improvement funding; 7) sidewalk connectivity; 8) improve pedestrian and bike safety at crosswalks near schools and parks; 9) campus property acquisition to support Civic Center Development Plan; 10) enhance recreation opportunities at the Shelby Township Activities Center. Special attention was given to the widening of Schoenherr Road and trying to get funds from the federal government and for crosswalks. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney PUBLIC HEARING 2023 CDBG Allocation Public Hearing (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to open the public hearing to discuss the 2023 Community Development Block Grant program. Roll Call: Ayes – Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali Nays – none MOTION carried to close the public hearing discussing the 2023 Community Development Block Grant program. Roll Call: Ayes – Carabelli, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali, Di Cicco Nays – none APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: Board Meeting -- December 6, 2022 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To approve the minutes, as presented. B. Police Cadet Compensation (Requested by Human Resources) To amend the compensation for Police Cadets, as presented, effective January 1, 2023. C. Deputy Supervisor Wage Adjustment (Requested by Human Resources) To approve the revised annual compensation for the at-will position of Deputy Supervisor serving at the pleasure of the Township Supervisor, as presented and effective January 1, 2023. D. Department Head Compensation Schedule 2023 (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the compensation schedule for Township department heads, as presented and approved in the 2023 budget, effective January 1, 2023. E. Promotion in the Planning and Zoning Department (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and promote employee number 11821 to the position of Administrative Secretary (non-supervisory), starting at Step 1 of the pay grade in accordance with the General Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective January 1, 2023. F. Promotion in Police Department Administration (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and promote employee number 11670 to the position of Administrative Secretary (non-supervisory), starting at Step 1 of the pay grade in accordance with the General Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective January 1, 2023. G. Termination of Utility Easement - Shelby Commerce - Water Main (Requested by DPW) To concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller and vacate the three existing water main easements found at Liber 28164, on Pages 324, 331 and 338 located in the Shelby Commerce Development, as indicated on the attached Termination of Utility Easement document. H. Approve Restoration Costs - Heritage Garden Renovations (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) To concur with the recommendation of Township Clerk Stan Grot and Parks, Recreation, & Maintenance Director Joe Youngblood, and approve the final costs of Phase I of the Heritage Garden renovations, per the attached letter from Wing Construction, for an amount not to exceed $6,337.00. Funds are to be taken from American Rescue Plan Fund line item 285-758-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly. I. Award an Agreement to Provide Snow and Ice Removal Services (Requested by Building Department) To concur with the recommendation of Building Director Tim Wood to award the bidder, Excel Landscape LLC., an agreement to provide snow and ice removal services for ordinance enforcement purposes. J. Gypsy Moth Suppression (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To concur with the recommendation of Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis and partner with Macomb County in the Gypsy Moth Suppression program, administered by the Macomb Michigan State University Extension, at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00. Funds are to be taken from General Fund line item 101-900-955-000. K. IT Clemis Agreement Renewal (Requested by Police Department) To concur with the recommendation of Police Chief Robert J. Shelide and continue the Township’s agreement for IT services with Oakland County Information Technology - CLEMIS. L. Reappointment to Employee Civil Service Commission (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To reappoint Raquel Moore to serve as a member of the Employee Civil Service Commission for one six-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2028. M. Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To appoint Frank Casali to serve as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a remainder three-year term expiring on December 29, 2025. N. Bill Run in the Amount of $1,660,884.62. (Requested by Financial Management) To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $1,660,884.62, as presented. MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Roll Call: Ayes – Grot, Casali, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco Nays – none APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION carried to approve the agenda, as presented. PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Site Plan Special Land Use #22-013 Dave Constantine (V & D Investments, LLC) (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to approve Site Plan Special Land Use #22-013 Dave Constantine (V&D Investments) for outdoor RV and Trailer storage; Lot 2 (Parcel No. 23-07-14-100-060) and Lot 3 (Parcel No. 23-07-14-100-061) of Shelby Corporate Park, south side of 24 Mile Road, east of Shelby Parkway, subject to the submission of seven sets of final site plans addressing all Township Board, Planning Commission, site plan and engineering review comments. Roll Call: Ayes – Di Cicco, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Casali, Grot, Stathakis Nays – none 2. Site Plan-Final PUD #22-40 Steven Mancini (Legacy Village Land Holdings, LLC) (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to approve Final PUD Site Plan #22-40, Steven Mancini (Legacy Village) overall plan located at the southwest corner of 25 Mile Road and Van Dyke, subject to Township Board, Departmental, Engineering, Planning Commission comments, and Township Attorney approval of the PUD Agreement. Each phase within the overall PUD plan shall be subject to Final PUD Site Plan Approval by the Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees. Roll Call: Ayes – Viviano, Di Cicco, Carabelli, Casali, Grot, Stathakis Nays – Vermeulen 3. Site Plan - PUD #22-012 Steven Mancini (Legacy Village Land Holdings, LLC); Final Site Plan for Single-Family and Townhomes (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to approve Final PUD Site Plan #22-012, Steven Mancini (Legacy Village Land Holdings, LLC) Phase 2 (Residences Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/22/2023

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“My mom passed away in December 2019 from cancer, and six months later, my best friend passed away. They were so proud of me when I got my first real car that I was able to modify. Their passing has been my motivation for the past three years to keep pushing myself to go further on my build and in life,” Stolicki said in an email interview. He has been racing the car and said that with each modification he makes to the car, it gets better and better lap times. He is dedicated to the hobby. “Autorama is a really exciting event. I think it’s a great way for enthusiasts alike to get together and show off their work and skills. I’ve been going to this event since I was a kid and I’m happy to be a part of it,” Stolicki said. He said what made him want to build his own 2016 Scion FRS Coupe was that the FRS was a car that he had wanted since he was in junior high school. “To put things in short, it was a very popular car with some automotive youtubers I watched at the time and had multiple appearances in video games that I played as well. It’s a very good platform to get into if you want to

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STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — When Utica Community Schools Center for Science and Industry seniors begin their final high school semester, they go through a rite of passage known as “The Cube Goldberg Project.” The project is based on the concept of a Rube Goldberg machine, which is a machine designed to perform a simple task in a complex way. Groups of seniors made up of three to four mechatronic team members and two multimedia team members worked together

to each create a Rube Goldberg machine within a 2-foot cube and to collaborate with the other groups so that all 15 cubes worked in a chain reaction. After three trial runs and two final runs, 72% of the cubes worked successfully on the final run without students needing to manually operate their cube, and the connections between cubes worked 71% of the time. The teams achieved a big improvement from the 42% and 57%, respectively, on the first trial run. To see a timelapse video of the cubes, visit the Utica Community Schools YouTube page. The video was posted Feb. 2. — Kara Szymanski

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The work session was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Clerk Stanley Grot. MOTION carried to allow Clerk Stanley Grot to chair the meeting. ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis (arrived 10:17 a.m.), Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco Member Absent: John Vermeulen Member Absent/Excused: Vince Viviano Also Present: Allan McDonald, Financial Management Director OPEN SESSION Legislative Budget Amendment for 2022 (Requested by Financial Management) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Finance Director Allan McDonald and amend the 2022 budget for General Fund line item 101-101-807-000 from $81,000 to $150,000 due to additional engineering projects. Roll Call: Ayes - Casali, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Carabelli Absent - John Vermeulen Absent/Excused - Vince Viviano MOTION carried to adjourn at 10:20 a.m. Roll Call: Ayes – Casali, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis Absent - John Vermeulen Absent/Excused - Vince Viviano A COMPLETE SET OF MINUTES IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE FOR REVIEW OR AT WWW.SHELBYTWP.ORG. Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk Published: Shelby-Utica News 02/22/2023

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“The estimated millage that will be levied to pay the proposed bonds in the first year is 1.52 mills (which is equal to $1.52 per $1,000 of taxable value) for a -0- mill net increase over the annual debt millage levied in 2022, and the estimated simple average annual millage rate required to retire each series of bonds is 2.08 mills ($2.08 per $1,000 of taxable value), and the maximum number of years any series of bonds may be outstanding, exclusive of refunding, is not more than 20 years,” the ballot language reads. The 18-mill non-homestead replacement millage will generate approximately $41.2 million for the 2023-24 school year. The state of Michigan requires all school districts to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property in order to receive their full shares of state aid. The 18 mills are paid on second homes, rental properties, businesses and vacant land. UCS voters have approved the nonhomestead millage before. The proposal on the ballot seeks to offset Headlee Amendment rollbacks that have reduced what the district can collect from 18 mills to 16.75 mills. Under Headlee, if the assessed value of a local taxing jurisdiction increases by more than the inflation rate, the maximum property tax millage must be reduced so that the local jurisdiction’s total taxable property brings in the same gross revenue as adjusted for inflation. The non-homestead millage proposal’s

language on the ballot May 2 asks to increase the levy to 20 mills with 18 mills being the maximum allowable levy for a period of 20 years through 2042. The district said that the additional unlevied 2 mills will offset future rollbacks of the 18-mill levy. Utica Community Schools Superintendent Robert Monroe said the proposals will benefit the community. “The safety and success proposals presented for voter consideration will enhance safety, protect our community’s long-term investments in its schools, allow our district to receive its full portion of State Aid, and further a positive learning environment for our students. The proposals are structured in a fiscally responsible way that allows the school district to move forward while creating important financial stability for our schools,” he said via. Mike Austerman, a parent of two Utica Community Schools graduates and a longtime Stevenson High School band booster, said the proposals will help protect the community and enhance property values. “The quality of our school district impacts every member of our community. These proposals will protect and enhance property values, keep our kids and staff safe and provide our teachers the tools and resources they need to support student success. In addition, these proposals will have zero impact on a homeowner’s property taxes,” he said in an email. For more information on the proposals, visit uticak12.org/domain/3376. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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me to see, so they became a bit of a trademark of my work. I like taking “normal” objects like flowers or mugs or animals and turning them into something unexpected. My work is primarily hand built, though I do throw micro-miniature pots on a mini wheel,” she said in an email interview. She is currently still working on her website, but she does have links at AugustaWynde.com. “My work can also be found at a couple of shops, and of course at shows. I’ve been creating since I was old enough to hold a pair of scissors. One day I was at a show with my mother, and one of the older ladies there asked me, ‘If you could do anything you wanted art-wise, what would it be?’ I immediately said, ‘Pottery, but I’ll never have enough money for a kiln.’ Turns out she had an old kiln I could buy cheap, and I took the leap into clay. I did it part-time for around 10 years, selling my artwork while holding down a regular job and being a mom,” she said. She said that approximately eight years ago, she suffered an injury that left her with permanent vision issues. “It would be several years and five eye surgeries before I could really drive more than a short distance, and I still have issues with double vision and depth perception. That forced me to really dive into my art and find a new way to create. My artwork changed in that I focused on how the clay felt, playing with its shape and how delicate I could make things,” she said. She said started pushing the limits of what clay was traditionally supposed to do and be. “My color pallet has become bright and bold because, for the first year or so after my injury, I needed the contrast to be able to see my forms. I believe that injury really changed my life and my art for the better, and in a weird way, I’m grateful for it,” she said. Laura Rangos, from the Rochester area with LRDesign LLC, has been participating in the Stony Creek Art Fair from the beginning too. She will be showing custom-made framed pictures that resemble fine paintings but are actually made by using patterned cotton fabrics that are cut and assembled to match designed artwork or original photographs. “Each piece of material is individually stitched together and stretched over a wooden frame or base (like stretching a canvas) to create a colorful collage of quilted beauty. I

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also make the frames myself, finishing them with various colors of ‘milk paint’ that accent the artwork they surround,” she said in an email. In addition to her original works of art, she will have different sized color print reproductions as well as an extensive selection of greeting cards that vividly capture the originals. “I’ve been drawing and painting since I was very young, but I’ve also been an avid seamstress for much of my life as well. My art has evolved over the years, and I now work almost exclusively with fabric. My love of texture and vibrantly colored fabric led me to experimenting with my technique, to the point of now being able to stitch together beautiful works of art to create a colorful collage of quilted fabric pictures. I love using playful prints and luxurious batiks to form the highlights, shadows and mid-tones of any subject that interests me,” she said. Creating pictures of animals, flowers, landscapes and architecture has been her latest focus. “So far, exhibiting my work at art shows and art fairs has been enjoyable. I like the Stony Creek Art Fair because it’s close to home but also because it draws a very nice crowd that is genuinely interested in art. Art fairs are definitely hard work, but the rewards are plentiful. Other artists we’ve met have been very kind, offering helpful advice and sharing their art fair stories. It’s also been extremely enjoyable meeting the people who visit my booth,” Rangos said. She said she is normally a little shy but finds it easy to talk with people about her artwork and to hear about their impressions. “By far, quilters are most attracted to my work because it involves a lot of quilting techniques and gorgeous batik style fabrics,” she said. Her website is www.lrdesignllc.com and her email is lrdesign@comcast.net. Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.

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The foundation is seeking to support both interns and participating businesses by helping to pay for up to 50% of the interns’ salaries. Shelby Township is one of the communities included in the Four County Community Foundation’s service area. The Shelby Community Foundation merged with Four County Community Foundation a couple of years ago. According to the foundation, in 2022, 10 college students took part in the program, working mainly in agriculture, municipal governments and STEM-related fields at sites in Imlay City, Almont, Armada, Romeo, Rochester Hills and Lapeer. In addition to their work-related duties, the students took part in virtual cohort meetings with Four County Community Foundation Executive Director Kathy Dickens to discuss everything from networking to crafting cover letters and resumes. Madison Roush, who was an intern for the Romeo Downtown Development Authority as part of last summer’s program, has since been hired by the organization. “I was one of (the) first participants in the Return to Earn internship program through the Four County Community Foundation, and I had a lot of support from Kathy Dickens and the other participants. The program gave us the opportunity to discuss working within our internships and the different workplace dynamics that we were experiencing,” she said in an email interview. She said they were able to troubleshoot together and encourage each other. “I was able to produce a capstone project for this program while interning at the Romeo DDA. This capstone project ended up being an all-day event with classic cars and dancing where I was able to get handson experience in event planning. Afterwards, I have been able to keep up with the other interns and their journeys as well as continuing my work at the DDA. This program gave me the opportunity to take a leading role in an organization that I might not have been able to without the partnership and support from the 4 County Foundation,” she said. She said one of the key things that she would want people to know is that being genuine in your work and continuously trying new things or taking educated risks is the best way to find new things that you love. “I appreciate that chance that I was given by the DDA and that they believed in me. Without the Four County Foundation, I am not sure if that chance would have been taken at that time, and I thank them for giving me that support,” she said.

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Participating host sites appreciated the fresh perspective that students brought and the initiative they exhibited. Romeo DDA Executive Director Elizabeth Miller saw potential in adding an intern as part of the Return to Earn program. “I saw an opportunity to recruit a motivated, energetic and resourceful volunteer from VintageFest and created an internship,” Miller said via email. With the help of Dickens, Miller presented this idea to her board and it was unanimously approved. “I was able to tailor it to the Romeo DDA’s needs and make it our own,” Miller said. “Four months later, I am proud to say we have our first Administrative and Events coordinator. We balance each other out. Together, we are accomplishing great things for downtown Romeo.” Roush recently graduated from Oakland University. “The first event that she hosted on her own was Romeo VintageFest, and by all accounts, it was a roaring success. With classic cars, LIVE music and dancing in the streets, an antique auction at Town Hall Antiques, and a beer and wine tent at the Chamber of Commerce all being featured during the event, downtown Romeo was festive, fun and alive,” Miller said. Miller said that if you see an opportunity, even if you’re not sure of the end goal, go for it. “We entered into this internship, not knowing that we would end up hiring Madison and she would become an integral part of our team. Four County Community Foundation made this possible for our organization. Without the launch of this initiative and the co-funding vehicle, we wouldn’t

have an events coordinator today. Downtown Romeo can proudly say Four County Community Foundation has been pivotal in our current success. We couldn’t be more grateful,” she said. For more information about the Return to Earn internship program, contact Dickens

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Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of month, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., call (586) 739-7414 regarding cancelations of events

Teen hangout: For grades 7-12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. most Wednesdays until May 31, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., call (586) 739-7414 regarding cancelations of events

French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan: Annual meeting, 11 a.m., Clinton-Macomb Public Library - Main Branch, 40900 Romeo Plank in Clinton Township, information@habitantheritage.org

Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meetings 6:30-9 p.m. every second Wednesday of month, Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, facebook. com/shelbytownshipart

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Fish fries: 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 24-March 31, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, dine in, carryout and drive-thru, (586) 254-4433

SCAMS presentation: Stopping Crimes Against Macomb Seniors program, 1 p.m., Cranberry Park at Shorepoint, Christ Lutheran, 12500 Canal Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 469-5642

• 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent, VFW Post 4659, 8311 Wilson Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 781-9109, vfw4659.org

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• 5-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent, American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, cash only, (586) 731-9833

Mom-2-Mom sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sterling Heights Community Center, 40250 Dodge Park Road, (586) 446-2700

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• 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 24-March 31, St. John Vianney Parish, 54045 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, sjvshelby.org, (586) 781-6525

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FREE ESTIMATES for Basement Flood Protection System

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New 2023 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4X4

New 2023 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4

BIG HORN LEVEL I, REMOTE START, BEDLINER, INCLUDED

STK# ORD MSRP $60,965

STK# T23090 MSRP $54,245 EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

41,456 LEASE FOR

LEASE FOR

297

10*

LEASE FOR

50,955

43995*

39 MO.

39 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

27 MO.

New 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4xe

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STK# ORD MSRP $63,995 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# Q22321 MSRP $64,150

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

57,493

59,865

LEASE STARTING AT

54965*

LEASE FOR

37885*

37733*

27 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

48,968

44,995

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

LEASE FOR

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36 MO.

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EMPLOYEE BUY

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New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4

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STK# Q23200 MSRP $46,830 EMPLOYEE BUY

36,251

LEASE FOR

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

37,909

LEASE FOR

244

92* $31925*

24 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

24 MO.

40,719

LEASE FOR

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

42,608

LEASE FOR

289

37,984

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24 MO.

39,871

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259

95* $34995* $

24 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

04* $33381*

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New 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee-L Limited 4x4

New 2022 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4

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STK# ORD MSRP $53,650 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# Z22329 MSRP $35,755 EMPLOYEE BUY

STK# E22090 MSRP $39,485 EMPLOYEE BUY

24 MO.

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32553* 392

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24 MO.

New 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe

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FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

28,999

LEASE FOR

22833* 279

95*

27 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

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LEASE FOR

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

32,591

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241

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27 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

New 2023 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4x4

New 2023 Chrysler Pacifica Touring

STK# ORD MSRP $36,990 EMPLOYEE BUY

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27 MO.

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52,954

LEASE FOR

375

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54,943

LEASE FOR

64* $44232*

36 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

36 MO.

32,973

LEASE FOR

335

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

34,460

LEASE FOR

85* $37491*

39 MO. DUE AT SIGNING $3,980

39 MO.

EMPLOYEE BUY

FRIENDS & FAMILY BUY

37,839 39,366

HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION! • HUGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP & RAM SELECTION!

Shelby-Utica News

SALES HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 8:30AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 9AM–6PM • SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY & THURSDAY 7AM–9PM • TUES/WED/FRI 7AM–6PM

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FEBRUARY IS THE TIME FOR A SWEETHEART OF A

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2006 FORD MUSTANG

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16,791

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2015 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB

2016 CADILLAC CT6 3.0L TURBO

2017 BMW 6 SERIES 650I AWD

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42,795

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OVER 300 VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM!

VEHICLES UNDER $12,000 3,999

2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LTZ

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2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE

2014 CHEVROLET VOLT

2012 BUICK REGAL

2010 NISSAN ROGUE SL

2007 JEEP COMMANDER

2008 CHEVROLET HHR

2015 KIA OPTIMA LX

• LEATHER Stock #ZP69166A • 193K Miles • CLEAN! Stock #ZC23570A • 107K Miles • KEYLESS ENTRY Stock #ZP69676A • 202K Miles • REMOTE START Stock #ZP69651A • ONLY 147K Miles • KEYLESS ENTRY Stock #ZP68782A • 140K Miles

3,999 5,991

7,592

• POWER LIFTGATE Stock #ZC23099A • 135K Miles

7,991

9,392

• 6-SPEED MANUAL Stock #Z23800 • 87K Miles

• HEATED SEATS Stock #ZC23700A • ONLY 122K Miles

9,991

11,592

2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU LTZ

• BLUETOOTH Stock #Z23536 • 112K Miles

• LEATHER Stock #Z24083 • 115K Miles

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*Photo may not represent actual sale vehicles. Plus title, tax, plates, doc and CVR fees. Vehicles available at time of printing and may be subject to change without notice. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for details. Sale ends 2/28/2023. 0342-2308

SHELBY-UTICA NEWS, February 22, 2023 - 3B

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Autos Wanted

Apartments/Flats For Rent

Autos Wanted

Auctions

OFFERINGS AROUND MICHIGAN AUCTION Gun Auction 3/7/23-3/21/23. 200+ Firearms. Bid anywhere, shipping/ inspection available. Selling guns? Call John Peck 989-345-4866. Plus 1 owner estate auctions happening now. Bid at johnpeckauctions.com. Michigans gun auctioneers since 1979.

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Cars For Sale 2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR,

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Permanent full-time Senior Staff Secretary position $40,316 - $49,817 (40 Hours per week) includes benefit package. Successful completion of Civil Service Examination is required, and applicants must meet all requirements set forth in the Employees Civil Service Ordinance. Pre-employment background investigation and substance abuse testing is required. Interested, applicants must submit application to the Clinton Township Employees Civil Service Commission, 40700 Romeo Plank Rd., Clinton Township, MI 48038 on or before the close of business, Monday, March 6, 2023. The Charter Township of Clinton is an Equal Opportunity Employer, applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. For further information pertaining to this position or to download employment application please refer to www.clintontownship.com, click on Employment. 0319-2308

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WE’RE COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE WE ARE THE COMMUNITY! Berkley Beverly Hills Bingham Farms Birmingham Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Township Center Line Clawson Clinton Township Eastpointe Farmington Farmington Hills Ferndale Franklin Fraser Grosse Pointe Harper Woods Harrison Township Hazel Park Huntington Woods Keego Harbor Lathrup Village Macomb Township Madison Heights Mt. Clemens Novi Oakland Township Orchard Lake Pleasant Ridge Rochester • Rochester Hills Roseville Royal Oak • Shelby Township Southfield St. Clair Shores • Sterling Heights • Sylan Lake Troy Utica Warren West Bloomfield

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Mark R. Sales Rep.

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SHELBY-UTICA NEWS, February 22, 2023 - 5B

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K E E W E H T F O RIME C • K E E W E F TH O E M I R C • K NEWSWORTHY OF THE WEE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO LOCAL POLICE, AS COMPILED BY C & G REPORTERS

Shoplifting suspect stuffs drone in pants

STERLING HEIGHTS — On the night of Jan. 22, police investigated a shoplifting incident involving multiple suspects allegedly concealing merchandise at the Walmart at 33201 Van Dyke Ave., near 14 Mile Road. Upon learning about the suspects from dispatch, police reportedly caught one running out of the store’s doors, arrested him and reportedly found a Taurus pistol in his possession. Police also learned that another suspect reportedly had hidden a $149 drone in his pants. However, the man dropped the drone when store staff stopped him near the front door, police said.

Police cite 2 for drive-thru disorderly conduct

STERLING HEIGHTS — At around 3 a.m. Jan. 21, police were notified that someone had hit a worker at a fast food restaurant at the corner of Mound Road and Metropolitan Parkway. Police dispatch reported hearing lots of screaming. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a silver Chrysler 300 leaving the restaurant’s parking lot, which matched a suspect vehicle description, so officers stopped it and talked to two occupants. A male occupant reportedly said the restaurant worker didn’t seem to understand him when he placed his drive-thru order, leading to an argument. The female occupant reportedly accused the worker of grabbing the man’s shirt and pulling him through the window. However, the worker reportedly said the man in the car climbed through the drive-thru window, and the female passenger followed and then allegedly grabbed and pulled the worker’s hair before other staff broke them up. After listening to other staff who witnessed the event, police reportedly issued disorderly conduct citations to the two car occupants.

Women refuse to pay for food

STERLING HEIGHTS — Police investigated an incident at a restaurant in the 33000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, near 14 Mile Road, Jan. 20. According to a restaurant manager, two women had allegedly eaten there for around an hour and wanted to leave without paying. Police spoke to a woman and her mother, and one of them reportedly said the food was unappetizing and old. One of the women also reportedly said she ate nothing. Police watched surveillance video and reportedly concluded that it was a civil matter and that police couldn’t force the women to pay. The women then reportedly left the restaurant.

Macomb County facilities van set on fire, suspect arrested

MOUNT CLEMENS — A Macomb County Facilities and Operations van was burned in a parking garage at around 2 a.m. Jan. 29. Deputies from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and Mount Clemens firefighters were dispatched to the parking garage the van was stored in, finding the 2005 Ford Econoline on fire. The fire was put out with only cosmetic damage to the parking structure, based on assessments from structural engineers dispatched to the scene. The van will be replaced in the future, and the site of the fire will be power washed once temperatures go above freezing. A 36-year-old Detroit man, Jessie Young, was arrested and charged with third-degree arson and fourth-degree arson. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Young was arraigned by Judge Carrie Fuca in the 41B District Court on Jan. 30. His bail was set at $100,000 cash or surety, according to court records. Young’s attorney, Shawn Coppens, said Young has a history of mental health issues and he is working to get Young the help he needs. At a probable cause conference Feb. 7, the district court referred Young for a competency evaluation. Investigators did not address a possible motive for Young’s alleged actions.

Items stolen while homeowner on vacation

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In the early hours of Jan. 6, a break-in allegedly occurred when the home’s occupant was on vacation in Jamaica. The victim told Clinton Township police that she was first notified of the break-in when she saw fraud alerts for credit cards and noticed three people walking around her North Nunley Road home through surveillance camera footage. The victim said an $80,000 engagement ring, a safe with $30,000 in Pandora jewelry, seven boxes of Louis Vuitton purses estimated at $150,000, a Cartier watch, and Xbox and Nintendo Switch video game consoles were stolen, according to the report. She believes her husband may be responsible for the break-in due to a bad divorce, though the report lists no suspects.

Pizza thefts reported

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Jan. 20, Clinton Township police received two calls to Eureka Drive properties for malicious activity targeting pizza delivery drivers. At noon, a Domino’s delivery driver was approached by two men who asked, “Where’s Mike?” The driver told police she told the men she did not

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know Mike and went to the delivery address, where she was told they did not order pizza. The driver informed police another Domino’s driver was robbed the night before on an order to that address. Around 4:30 p.m., a Sorrento’s delivery driver brought pizza to a Eureka Drive home and was approached by two men asking if he worked for Sorrento’s. One of the men implied they had a gun before the driver was pushed. His bag was stolen, and the suspects ran off. One suspect was arrested after a police dog was brought in for tracking.

Driver of alleged stolen vehicle arrested

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:07 a.m. on Jan. 26, St Clair Shores officers were dispatched to assist the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with a stolen vehicle report in the 3000 block of Harbor Place Drive. A suspect allegedly led the police on a chase in the stolen vehicle and later on foot when the vehicle got stuck in the snow trying to avoid police at a dead end. The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody. It was later discovered that the suspect had an outstanding warrant for absconding parole.

Man reports assault, attempted robbery

ST. CLAIR SHORES — An officer was doing a plaza check when he was alerted to an attempted robbery in the 20000 block of Eight Mile Road at 7:27 p.m. on Jan. 20. The victim, a 70-year-old male, said he saw two suspects standing near an entrance. When he got closer, the suspects allegedly demanded he hand over his car keys. The victim started to run toward the entrance when he tripped and fell, knocking out one of his teeth and hitting his chin. One of the suspects allegedly pepper sprayed him before they ran off. The victim reportedly went inside the building before the staff flagged the officer down. A woman said she saw the two suspects as she was entering the building and thought they looked suspicious but did not tell the staff.

Retail fraud suspects sought

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police were looking for two unknown suspects after they reportedly stole approximately 10 gallons of windshield wiper fluid — valued at $4.55 each, for a total loss of $40.55 — from the Shell gas station at Mack Avenue and Moross Road at around 3:15 a.m. Jan. 30. The gas station attendant told police that one of the suspects loaded the jugs of windshield wiper fluid through the passenger window of a silver four-door Ford sedan, possibly a 2003 Contour. When the gas station attendant went outside to confront the male

suspect, the male suspect jumped into the back seat and the female driver took off, heading north on Moross into Detroit. Police said the suspects are facing possible third-degree retail fraud charges.

Suspect sought in vehicle theft

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — An unknown female suspect known only as “Liz” to the victim is said to have stolen a rented white 2021 Toyota 4Runner from the victim in the Grosse Pointe Woods Kroger parking lot on Mack Avenue at around 1:26 p.m. Jan. 25, according to a police report filed Jan. 30. The victim told police he knew the suspect “from around” and picked her up from the Houston/Whittier/Somerset area in Detroit in order to give her a ride to her friend’s home on Harper Avenue. The victim told police he told the suspect that he needed to stop at the grocery store to pick up a few items before dropping her off. He left the suspect inside the running vehicle while he was in the store, and when he returned to the parking lot, he said he could find neither “Liz” nor the vehicle.

Patio furniture taken

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Police said an unknown suspect or suspects stole patio furniture and an electric light pole from the exterior of a residence in the 1000 block of Wayburn Street between the hours of 2 p.m. and 7:35 p.m. Feb. 4.

Speeder arrested for possession of drugs

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Police pulled over a 27-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms man in the area of Lincoln Road and Mack Avenue at 12:50 p.m. Jan. 29 after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, had no visible license plate and was driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. Police said they found a license plate in the back window — which was covered with snow — but it belonged on a different vehicle and had expired in August 2022. The driver told police the license plate was from a different truck he had owned in the past; he said he had purchased the truck he was now driving about six months ago but never transferred the registration. The driver also admitted his vehicle was uninsured, police said. Police said they saw clear plastic packages inside the truck with white residue, metal scrubbing pad material and burned pieces of tinfoil — all consistent with drug use. Police also found a tiny clear plastic bag containing an unidentified white powder; police said the bag was too small to contain a coin or stamps and was consistent with single use narcotics packaging. When asked about the powder, the driver said it was “probably” Fentanyl. The suspect was arrested for possession of narcotics and his vehicle was impounded.

GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP OFFERS SESSION DATES

METRO DETROIT — Jewish Family Service is scheduled to offer sessions of a grief and loss support group for women 60 and older. The group is set to be led by JFS licensed master social workers and clinicians Mayim Meyers and Cici Syms, and it will focus on providing a supportive space to begin to process grief. Participants will learn coping skills, the non-linear process of grief, increased understanding of typical and complex grief, and connections with others in a similar place, according to a press release. The session dates are scheduled to take place 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays March 10 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 5, and June 2. According to the release, group size is limited. For more information, contact Mayim Meyers at (248) 592-2694 or mmeyers@jfsdetroit.org.

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MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT IN WEST BLOOMFIELD

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers are needed in West Bloomfield, according to the township’s website. Pickup is at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation office, located at 4640 Walnut Lake Road. Pickups are scheduled for 9:30 a.m., with routes typically taking between an hour and an hour and a half, according to the website. Volunteers are the backbone of the program, the site states. “Not only do our volunteers deliver meals to our homebound seniors, they also deliver a warm smile and a friendly greeting. … Our seniors are able to remain in their homes due to the generosity and kindness of our many volunteers.” For more information, call Lucy at (810) 632-2155 or send an email to info@lwmow.org.

OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS SEEKS SEASONAL STAFF

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking seasonal staff as it prepares for its spring and summer seasons. The department stated that it has “hundreds” of jobs that need to be filled at its various campgrounds, aquatic facilities, golf courses and parks within the next few months. The jobs come with perks such as a $500 cash bonus, annual vehicle permits and a limited number of passes to use the facilities. There are positions available for ages 16 and older starting at $13.52 an hour. For job descriptions, salary ranges, application requirements and qualifications, visit OakGov.com/jobs. For more information, visit OaklandCounty Parks.com.

Community Choice Foundation plans to award $100,000 in scholarships METRO DETROIT — Community Choice Foundation announced that applications are now open for its college, continuing education and skilled trades scholarships. The foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in scholarships to almost 300 students since 2009. A total of $100,000 will be awarded to students in 2023, with 15 $5,000 college scholarships, six $2,500 continuing education scholarships and four $2,500 skilled trades scholarships. Applying students must be Michigan residents and attend a Michigan-based institution, academy or training program following high school graduation. Applicants will be judged by their academic achievements, community involvement and extracurricular activities, along with completion of an essay. “We look for students who have a passion for the future and who are very goal-oriented and motivated both with their careers and in support of their communities,” Community Choice Foundation Executive Director Kevin McAlpine said in a prepared statement. The scholarship program is funded by Community Choice Credit Union and the generous support of its members, team members and local businesses. Applications are due Feb. 28 and may be filled out online by visiting CommunityChoiceFoundation.org. Scholarship winners will be announced in April. Community Choice Foundation is the charitable arm of Community Choice Credit Union and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. For more information, visit CommunityChoiceFoundation.org or call (877) 243-2528, ext. 2460.

MSGCU to award more than $100,000 in scholarships this year METRO DETROIT — Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union announced today that applications are being accepted for its annual scholarship program through Feb. 28. The Credit Union has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to more than 500 students and educators since the inception of its program. MSGCU is offering various scholarships to 33 recipients. Nonmembers are welcome to apply and must become members if selected as scholarship recipients. The credit union welcomes everyone in Michigan to bank with it. Online applications can be submitted at msgcu.org/ scholarships. The following scholarships are available: • The Educational Solutions Scholarship helps high school seniors with plans to attend college with 18 scholarships of $2,500 each. • The Rudolph Heino High School Scholarship is for high school seniors heading to college with a demonstrated commitment to helping others. Five scholarships of $2,500 are available. • The Larry Swantek Educational Studies Scholarship is for high school seniors and current college students planning to become teachers. There are four scholarships of $2,500. • The Milo Perreault Educator Advantage Scholarship helps certified educators and administrators continue their educations. They can apply for one of four scholarships of $2,500. • The William Cayen Skilled Trades Scholarship is available to two individuals pursuing certification in electrical, HVAC, automotive or other skilled trades programs. Each scholarship is for $2,500. • The Credit Union also funds the Stephen Thomas First Responder Scholarship, which supports first responders enrolled in police and/ or fire academies at local colleges with 14 scholarships of $2,000 each. Applications occur directly with Macomb Community College, Oakland Community College, Washtenaw Community College and Schoolcraft Community College. Students can apply for this scholarship throughout the year and more information is available through the program directors of each academy. Visit msgcu.org/scholarships for details and to learn more about the application process.

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