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Pictured from left, Utica Deputy Police Chief Matt Kaluzny, Mayor Gus Calandrino, former state Rep. Diana Farrington and Fire Chief Kevin Wilseck celebrate the $2.5 million Michigan Enhancement Grant that the city recently received.

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City of Utica receives $2.5 million Michigan Enhancement Grant

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Mayor Gus Calandrino said that, when he began his time as mayor, he met with the city’s department heads and City Council members to determine the city’s needs.

“From those meetings, I developed a list which

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UTICA — The city of Utica recently received a $2.5 million Michigan Enhancement Grant from the state of Michigan, with the assistance of former state Rep. Diana Farrington, to help the city with

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Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said in a news release that Tubtim “Sue” Howson, 57, of Oakland Township, is back in custody within the United States while she awaits a detention hearing that would clear the way for her return to Michigan.

Officials said Howson was arrested in Thailand last month and brought to San Francisco, pending extradition to Michigan.

On March 3, the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office said Howson had yet to return to the state.

Stephen Huber, a spokesperson for the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office, said Howson was awaiting a March 9 hearing in the U.S. District Court in San Francisco on her federal charge of

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Utica Community Schools teachers and counselors are using art to help students learn to take a break from everyday stress after school.

Working with a local youth advocacy agency called KnowResolve, which works to promote mental health and prevent suicide, UCS teachers and counselors are using KnowResolve’s Detour Project to introduce expressive art concepts to help students cope with life as busy teenagers.

Through health issues, local first responder still loves his work

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The Detour Project grew out of KnowResolve’s Youth Advisory Committee during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KnowResolve executive director Dennis Liegghio said the idea started about 10 years ago, though it did not advance past the idea stage.

“But at the height of the pandemic,” he said, “we got together with the teen council, and we just had one idea, and that was, ‘How do we connect people to mental health through the arts?”

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Joel Morris, a firefighter/ paramedic who served more than 20 years in the Shelby Township Fire Department and six years in the Utica Fire Department, currently is a paramedic at Universal Macomb Ambulance Service.

With his fiancée, Alecia Downey, who also works for Universal Macomb Ambulance Service, Morris responds to emergencies in Detroit as Medic 43. Including his own challenging health conditions, Joel has shown an ability to always work through difficult times.

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Joel Morris, a retired firefighter/paramedic who served more than 20 years on the Shelby Township Fire Department and six years on the Utica Fire Department, is now a paramedic at Universal Macomb Ambulance Service.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township residents Roy and Carol Townsend lost their son to cancer almost nine years ago, and now they try to help others from having to go through the same thing.

Their 13-year-old son, Justin, was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme — brain cancer — in 2013, and he passed away Aug. 7, 2014. Justin was treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

At the beginning of 2022, the Townsends decided to create a charity, 13Forever, to raise money in the fight against pediatric cancer. 13Forever aims to fund cancer research and support local organizations helping in the fight against pediatric cancer.

By the end of 2022, 13Forever hit its first goal of $25,000 for St. Jude, and the charity didn’t stop there.

Roy Townsend, the 13Forever executive director, said the charity decided to host a special event March 7 at Brown Iron Brewhouse in Royal Oak. The event occurred after press time.

“To capitalize on the excitement, 13For-

ever teamed up with Brown Iron Brewhouse, Dr. Kate (Gowans), a host of our supporters, friends and family to have this Community Care Event on March 7 … to show people where and how their donations are being put to good use,” he said in an email interview.

March 7 is Justin’s birthday.

“Three organizations will be presented checks for the first time at the 13Forever Community Care Event. Ronald McDonald House Detroit, last year December, received a $2,500 donation. 13Forever Board Members voted to sponsor the RMH Food Pantry for the entire year. RMH will be receiving another check for $3,500 at the event. Royal Oak Beaumont will receive one $10,000 check but divided up to several departments,” he said.

13Forever also sponsored some activities at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. The total amount given to Oakland County and Wayne County charities was $25,000.

Erika Hernandez, the event coordinator at Brown Iron Brewhouse, said Brown Iron Brewhouse was excited to be the location for the event.

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SCHOOL BRIEFS UCS student artists earn recognition

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS/UTICA — Seventeen Utica Community Schools students were honored as among the best student artists in southeast Michigan and the Thumb region in the Scholastic Arts Competition.

The UCS students won honors from a pool of more than 4,500 entries across 11 Michigan counties, including Oakland, Macomb and Wayne.

The Scholastic Arts Competition is a national program that honors the best in studentmade art. Those from UCS who received honorable mentions, Silver Key or Gold Key awards were Leslie Dang, Odd Geralds-Taylor, Claire Mattia, Addison Oleksinski, Alison Polcyn, Maia Tisdall, Gianna Alherr, Natalie Allen, Thomas Boettcher, Kaitlyn Cadrette, Anthony Cannizzero, Heitor Caribe (two awards), Izabela Coronado (two awards), Tee Creck-Serrano, Andrew Currie, Madelyne Dudde (three awards) and Nina Vinch (two awards).

Stevenson jazz band impresses at Central Michigan

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Stevenson High School jazz band at a recent statewide competition made a good showing for itself.

The 22-member band was selected as Outstanding Combo across all classifications at the 50th annual Central Michigan University Jazz Weekend. Additionally, the big band was chosen as the second runner up among 15 Class AA bands. The big band’s saxophone section was chosen as the first runner up as the best section. Senior Jimmy Esho, who plays the trumpet, was selected as the second runner up as an outstanding soloist.

In January, the band was invited to perform at Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall in Detroit.

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his first one in 2006. He has had six stents placed in the arteries of his heart, including one last month on Feb. 16. The couple got a bigger scare after that procedure when they were told that it would be a temporary fix and Morris would require open heart surgery.

Downey set up a GoFundMe page to help with the projected expenses, but then the couple got good news from Morris’ cardiologist, who wanted to try one more procedure — before going the open-heart surgery route — involving a stent that they are hopeful will prevent scar tissue from forming and causing another blockage. Downey shut down the GoFundMe me and refunded the donations.

Morris said that, through the health challenges he is facing, he will continue to work as a paramedic at Universal Macomb Ambulance Service.

“I love the variety of the job, the interesting and wonderful patients we meet, and I get to do it all while working with my fiancée — I couldn’t ask for anything more.

Universal has been very supportive and flexible with regards to my health. I am actually enjoying my new role as ‘The Old Guy.’ I plan on working as a paramedic for as long as my body will allow me to. I am getting married next year, and I am looking forward to many wonderful years with my beautiful bride to be,” he said in an email interview.

He said he will always be proud to have been able to work at the fire departments and doesn’t regret a single moment he spent doing what he loves.

“I have many very fond memories from both Shelby and Utica Fire Departments, and there isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss the job,” he said.

A couple of high points from his time in Shelby Township came to mind.

“Probably being part of the team of paramedics that worked together to save a choking boy. Being part of the rescue and suppression teams at the Shelby (Manor) Senior Living Center Fire. We affected over 50 rescues that day, without a single life lost and no one was injured. It was truly remarkable, there were 10,000 things that could have gone wrong, but not a single one happened,” Morris said.

“He was told he would never make it onto a department due to his hearing, which only motivated him even more to achieve his goal and to prove those who doubted him wrong.

Joel is the strongest, most intellectual person I know. We work together at Universal Macomb Ambulance Service now and I see every day just how much he still loves the job.”

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He also had a memorable rescue during his time in Utica.

“While on Utica, I saved a multiple stabbing victim who had been stabbed in the popliteal, lung and liver,” he said.

Downey said being a firefighter is something Morris wanted to do from a young age.

“He was told he would never make it onto a department due to his hearing, which only motivated him even more to achieve his goal and to prove those who doubted him wrong. Joel is the strongest, most intellectual person I know. We work together at Universal Macomb Ambulance Service now, and I see every day just how much he still loves the job. Joel was hesitant to even do this piece, he is a humble man and did not want to brag about his career path. This is just one of the many reasons I look up to Joel as a person, and as a firefighter/paramedic,” Downey said in an email interview.

Downey and Morris met while working at Star EMS in December 2021.

“I have heard his stories of happy endings and laughed and smiled with him, and I grieved with him during the stories that didn’t turn out as planned, not only from his past on the Fire Departments, but also some of the calls we have had together,” she said.

Duncan Walker, of Universal Macomb Ambulance Service, said Universal is proud to have a hardworking, dedicated and adaptable person like Morris on its team.

“Paramedic-Firefighter Joel Morris has been committed to serving his community for nearly 30 years, and we’re proud to have such a hardworking and dedicated professional on the Universal Ambulance team. Our whole organization is behind Joel and wishes him a speedy recovery,” Walker said in an email.

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included the project, estimated cost and the benefit to the residents of Utica. I’m pleased that we will be able to address some of the most urgent projects facing our City with this grant from the State of Michigan. The funds from this grant will be used to support our Police and Fire. We will also be fixing some long-neglected infrastructure needs including our sewers and the Davis Street lift station,” he said in an email.

The grant funds will be used for public safety and infrastructure projects including: • Sanitary sewer rehabilitation. In combination with the Utica’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, every sewer line in the city will be lined. Lining reportedly will minimize the amount of groundwater that infiltrates the system and reduce the costs that infiltration causes for residents and businesses.

• Davis Street lift station replacement.

Replacing the lift station, which has lasted longer than it was intended to serve, will end the frequent maintenance that it requires.

Maintenance also requires Public Works employees to climb into its main chamber, which reportedly is a health and safety risk.

• Construction of Northpointe Boulevard and Schoenherr Road sidewalks. Two condominium complexes and a senior living center will benefit from having the new sidewalks.

• Lead service line removal. There are lead water service lines in the city that must be replaced under Michigan’s Lead and Copper Rule.

• Replacement of all police radios. Replacement parts reportedly are no longer available for the city’s current radios, due to their age.

• Purchasing a new patrol vehicle. Adding a patrol vehicle will lessen wear and tear

across the Police Department’s entire fleet.

• Purchasing a firetruck. The Utica Fire Department’s aerial platform truck is 31 years old and requires frequent maintenance.

Utica needs an aerial truck to serve its hotels, business district, apartment complexes and churches, and to help other departments through mutual aid agreements.

Matthew Kaluzny, the Utica deputy chief of police, said the Police Department will use the funds to further the safety that it provides.

“The police department is looking forward to using these funds to update our communications system and purchase an additional patrol vehicle. Radios are paramount for public safety, and this has been a project our department has been looking at funding for the last couple of years. The State grant allows our department to enhance public safety without affecting the current budget. Our department is appreciative of the work that former State Representative Diana Farrington and Mayor Calandrino put in to procure these funds for our city. This assistance will go a long way to the betterment of our community, businesses and visitors to the City of Utica,” he said via email.

Calandrino explained the importance of the new sidewalks.

“Since the first day of becoming mayor, I’ve been working to eliminate the sidewalk gaps along Northpointe Boulevard and Schoenherr Road. The residents of Utica Woods and Stonefield Village have been very patient as we sought funding for this project.

It’s also important to install sidewalks along this stretch because there are currently none for the residents of the Brookdale Utica Senior Living facility.”

Calandrino said the city is very thankful to Farrington for her assistance with the grant and her support.

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LUCKY LEPRECHAUN 5K RUNS THIS SATURDAY

UTICA — The Lucky Leprechaun 5K run or walk, and the Green Mile run or walk, will return to Utica at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 11. The cost is $50 for the 5K and $35 for the Green Mile. Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. March 9. Register at runsignup. com/Race/MI/Utica/TheLuckyLeprechaunRace.

The start line will be at Shamrock Irish Pub, 7715 Auburn Road, and the finish line and race day packet pickup will be at UAW Ford Local 2280, located at 45116 Cass Ave. There will be a costume contest at 10:15 a.m. and post-race parties in downtown Utica.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY REOPENS

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Library was scheduled to reopen to patrons for in-person services, including programming, March 6. The library had been closed to visitors since pipes froze and burst on Christmas Eve during a power outage. The library had been offering curbside service since Jan. 9. Some aspects of the library still need to be fixed, including some replacement furniture and light fixtures, but officials anticipate that all replacements will be made by the end of April. Call (586) 739-7414 or email shelbylib@libcoop.net for information.

The library is located at 52610 Van Dyke Ave.

NATURE CENTER TO HOST MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, will host its maple syrup festival from noon to 3 p.m. March 19. Participants will learn how the nature center turns maple sap into syrup. There will be crafts and the chance to taste some syrup. Jars will be available for purchase. The festival costs $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents.

Ages 2 and younger will be admitted for free.

Shelby police graduate another R.A.D. group SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A group of 21 women recently completed the Shelby Township Police Department’s Rape, Aggression, Defense training, which is a free 12-hour course taught by police officers. The department will be hosting more classes later this year. If you are interested in being added to the waiting list for upcoming classes, contact Sgt. Mark Benedettini at (586) 731-2121, ext. 358, or mbenedettini@shelbytwp.org.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Northwood University proudly announced that 15 of its DECA students have qualified to compete at an international competition later this spring.

DECA is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic conferences and competitions. It prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

The international competition is scheduled to take place April 15-19 in Orlando, Florida.

The Northwood students who qualified for this competition include: • Jessica Bromberg, Pinconning • Kate Frank, Midland • Pietro Vitale, Woodhaven • Vanessa Collins, Clio • Molly Dickinson, Alpena • Charlee Simanskey, Midland • Mitchel Boggs, Loveland, Ohio • Austin Leverage, Lebanon, Ohio • Alex Nazarian, Shelby Township • Teagan O’Bryan, Lapeer • Ethan Ward, Jenison • Wilson Bragg, Gladwin • Mackenzie Carter, Leonard • Lauren Waiss, Sturtevant, Wisconsin • Gavin Wargel, Alanson For more information about Northwood DECA, visit www.northwood.edu/student-life/ organizations/deca.

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Libertarians of Macomb County annual convention: 8 p.m., Warrior Room at bd’s Mongolian Grill, 13150 Hall Road in Sterling Heights, (586) 201-3535

MARCH 8

Mother-son dance: Also dinner, 6-8:30 p.m., Cherry Creek Golf Club, 52000 Cherry Creek Drive in Shelby Township, register.shelbytwp.org, (586) 731-0300

MARCH 11

Lucky Leprechaun 5K run/walk: Also mile run/walk and virtual options, 10:30 a.m., costume contest at 10:15 a.m., downtown Utica, cityofutica.org/ news_detail_T5_R26.php 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

MARCH 16

Paychecks & Taxes: Workshop for teenagers and young adults, 4 p.m., Zoom, registration required, canr.msu.edu/events/adulting3-16-23

MARCH 18-19

Artistic Creations in Wood: Presented by Metro Carvers of Michigan, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, (586) 557-3712, sharon0229@att.net Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

March 18 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 19, Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit, free admission, yourhomeshows.com/detroit-2023-exhibit.html

ONGOING

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 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 Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month, Shelby Township Community Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com 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 Art show: Exhibit of works by Macomb County students in grades 7-12, March 11-April 11, Anton Art Center, 125 Macomb Place in Mount Clemens, (586) 469-8666, theartcenter.org

Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show

DETROIT — Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, Detroit residents and co-hosts of HGTV’s “Bargain Block,” will appear at the Detroit Spring Home & Garden Show March 18-19. The free event will take place at the Huntington Place, formerly Cobo Center, located at 1 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

“This year’s show will have more than a hundred different home improvement professionals showcasing the latest products and trends for the home, plus attendees can shop dozens of artisans for beautiful home furnishings,” according to a press release.

For more information, visit YourHome Shows.com.

FISH FRIES:

• 4-7 p.m. Fridays until March 31, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, dine in, carryout and drive-thru, (586) 254-4433 • 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent, VFW Post 4659, 8311 Wilson Drive in Shelby Township, (586) 781-9109, vfw4659.org • 5-7 p.m. Fridays during Lent, American Legion Post 351, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, cash only, (586) 731-9833 • 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays until March 31, St. John Vianney Parish, 54045 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, sjvshelby.org, (586) 781-6525

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Northern Michigan towns like Petoskey are popular with vacation home buyers.

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METRO DETROIT — Anyone with a family member who owned property in northern Michigan can recall the memory of weekend trips Up North to the cottage or

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The simple sight of a long-lasting general store or a go-to ice cream spot can evoke a longing to possibly own their own place Up North one day, but buyers would be hardpressed to find a healthy amount of property inventory throughout Northern Michigan.

From Traverse City to Caseville, properties have been bought up at the first sight of a listing, and Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor Matthew Bazner attributed the active market to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A lot of people who couldn’t go anywhere had to cancel trips, so they just pur-

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unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The hearing was set to occur after press time.

“The outcome will ultimately help determine when she is to be returned to Michigan to face the state charge here,” he said.

In a criminal complaint filed Feb. 6, the FBI said that Howson flew to Thailand two days after she struck and killed 22-year-old Benjamin Kable on Rochester Road Oakland Township.

According to the complaint, Kable was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking in the southbound lane of Rochester Road, near Whims Lane, at approximately 5:45 a.m.

Jan. 1. A resident of Shelby Township, Kable was a student at Michigan State University and was home for the holiday break.

Witnesses saw the fatal crash and told police the driver continued south, turned around to go north and “remained in the area for a short period of time” after the crash before eventually fleeing the scene.

Paramedics from the Oakland Township Fire Department pronounced Kable dead at the scene.

Howson was reportedly on her way to

work at a Birmingham grocery store when she fatally struck Kable and fled, according to reports. Two days later, she bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, landing there on or around Jan. 5 after making connecting flights. On Jan. 14, Howson was found by police in the western province of Ratchaburi. The Sheriff ’s Office said she was picked up by authorities in Thailand, and she was taken into custody when her return flight landed in the United States.

Howson faces a federal charge of interstate flight to avoid prosecution and a state charge of failure to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in death. Each charge is punishable by up to five years in prison.

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Grand Haven, Harbor Springs and Petoskey have been popular on the market due to their wintertime activities.

“In Traverse City, Harbor Springs and Petoskey area, you also have those amenities in the winter and not just in the summer, because you have ski resorts to take advantage of as well,” Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor Renee Pfeil said.

Traverse City, while one of the more expensive locations, has been recognized as a premium location for buyers.

Showcasing a city life, wineries and a lake presence as well, Traverse City has been hot on the market.

Pfeil, who grew up in the Cheboygan area, said Traverse City’s versatility has been its biggest attribute.

“Traverse City has become a really popular area just because of all the amenities,” Pfeil said. “You still kind of have access to get to a Target, all the city living places, the wineries, but you still have the lakes to take advantage of, the beautiful beaches, the dunes and all that.”

Towards the middle part of Northern

“You find that you have two different types of people,” Bazner said. “The first is how far people want to be from metro Detroit, and the other is people who find a place wherever they want.”

— Matthew Bazner, Royal Oak-Max Broock Realtor

Michigan, the lakefront properties will always hold extensive value on the market.

With Michigan universally recognized as one of the top states for boating, it’s no secret why areas like Burt Lake, Charlevoix and Mullet Lake have continued to be vacation spots.

“The other area is that whole chain of lakes from Cheboygan, Lake Huron, going into the Cheboygan River, Mullet Lake, Burt Lake and Crooked Lake,” Pfeil said.

“That whole boating scene is pretty popular in the summer and a nice area where inventory is still really low because it’s hard to find stuff on the water there.”

Typical prices in the channel lakes between Burt and Mullet lakes have ranged from $300,000 to $500,000, with the higher-priced properties typically offering an updated three-bedroom lakefront property.

Ruthann Cantile, a Cheboygan native, recently purchased a lakefront house on Lake Huron, between Mackinaw City and

Cheboygan, which she plans to turn into an Airbnb.

Cantile said she’s excited to show visitors what the area has to offer.

“It’s kind of nice to share Cheboygan’s lakes, rivers and trails in not only summertime but wintertime activities, like snowmobiling and ice fishing,” Cantile said.

Areas in the middle of Michigan such as Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake and Roscommon continue to be popular, specifically for buyers with proximity to metro Detroit in mind.

Bazner said he’s come across two types of buyers looking for vacation properties in Michigan.

“You find that you have two different types of people,” Bazner said. “The first is how far people want to be from metro Detroit, and the other is people who find a place wherever they want.”

Areas such as Caseville, Lexington, Port Huron and Tawas Lake have provided the

lakefront properties while also saving metro Detroit-based buyers time on driving.

Lexington, Caseville and Port Huron still offer a walk-around-town feel while providing the summertime feel that buyers are looking for.

“I’ve had clients who were really more interested in Tawas Lake, Higgins Lake, Caseville and Port Huron area just because the drive time is better,” Pfeil said.

Michiganders aren’t the only ones in the market for second homes in Michigan. Wisconsin, Ohio and Illinois natives continue to populate the market.

With time not necessarily being a consideration for out-of-state buyers, Pfeil said there are certain areas that seem to be primarily occupied by out-of-state residents.

“Up in Northern Michigan, Harbor Springs, Mullet Lake, Petoskey, Charlevoix — all that is a wide variety,” Pfeil said.

“There’s a lot of people who don’t live in Michigan that have a second home in Michigan. I know a lot of people in Chicago will travel on the west side along there in Lake Michigan.”

For Michiganders, Bazner said the buying habits are a little different.

“Southeast Michigan people tend to go anywhere; it’s ‘show me a lake,’” Bazner said.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If sweeping the Macomb Area Conference-Red Division wasn’t enough, Utica Eisenhower boys bowling’s performance at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 4 Championship on Feb. 24 at 5-Star Lanes in Sterling Heights was nothing short of impressive.

While their season ended at the MHSAA Division I State Finals on March 3 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park with a team placement in the round of eight, Eisenhower’s success this season should have the team holding its head high.

Eisenhower, who captured the MACRed title with a 10-0 record, finished with a 3,822 pin total, which was 252 pins ahead of second place Macomb Dakota.

“I’ll be honest, these kids have been working hard all year, and it’s paid off,” said Eisenhower’s bowling program head, Craig

Matheson. “They continue to rise to the occasion.”

Eisenhower was led by sophomore Dylan Harnden, sophomore Kingston Corpuz, senior Jadyn Chyba, senior Nick Paulson, senior Brandon Rinke and junior Zac Schultz. Harnden, who earned the No. 1 seed in a field of 60 bowlers at the state finals after the qualifiers block, was eliminated in the round of eight at the MHSAA State Final on March 4 at Thunderbowl Lanes.

Eisenhower was slow in the first Baker game at regionals, compiling a 147 score, but a pair of back-to-back 236s put the team right in the position it needed to be.

Eisenhower coach Nicholas Kratt said his team executed its game plan to perfection.

“We practiced exactly the way we wanted to come out of that day, with coming out of Bakers on fire,” Kratt said.

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ABOVE: WSU junior Mikael Senkus was named Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Diver of the Year after placing first in the 1-meter and 3-meter at the GLIAC Championships.

TOP RIGHT: Senkus prepares for a dive at a competition. BOTTOM RIGHT: Senkus performs a dive at a competition.

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been her strongest attribute.

“She’s definitely spoiled me, especially as a first-year coach,” Trout said. “She’s extremely motivated.”

Motivated in and outside the pool, Senkus, a civil engineering major, was named College Sports Communications All-District.

Senkus also received Athletic Director’s Honor Roll honors, which requires a 3.5 GPA or higher each term, every semester of her collegiate career.

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DETROIT — Battling injuries, coaching changes and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competition, Wayne State University junior diver Mikaela Senkus’ resilience paid off this year at the GLIAC Championships.

On Feb. 15 at the Holland Aquatic Center, Senkus captured the women’s 1-meter diving championship and followed it up with a first-place finish in the women’s 3-meter diving championships Feb. 17.

Senkus, who battled concussion and shoulder injuries this season, said it was the moment she’s been waiting for in her college career.

If the two diving titles weren’t enough recognition, Senkus was named GLIAC Diver of the Year after her performance, leading Wayne State to a second-place finish at the GLIAC Championships.

“It was very validating and rewarding because I put through so much work this offseason and went through a lot of setbacks, so to be named that was very rewarding,” Senkus said.

Senkus also earned GLIAC Diver of the Week six times this season, earning a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II National Championship berth.

The NCAA finals, which are taking place March 7-11 in Indianapolis, are familiar territory for Senkus, who earned firstteam All-American honors last season after a third-place finish in the 1-meter diving finals.

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EISENHOWER SENIOR DIVER BREAKS 34-YEAR-OLD SCHOOL RECORD SPORTS

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Utica Eisenhower senior diver Mario D’Annunzio earned first place in the 11-dive at the Macomb Area Conference-Blue Divisional Championship at Romeo High School on Feb. 25.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Eisenhower senior Mario D’Annunzio came into the season with one thing on his mind — a 34-year-old school record on the 11-dive that has stood the test of time.

On Feb. 25 at the Macomb Area Conference-Blue Divisional Championship at Romeo High School, D’Annunzio’s score of 426.80 broke that very record, which was set in 1989.

What was D’Annunzio’s reaction to breaking the record? What any swimmer would do when making history.

“I slapped the water a couple times as any swimmer would, and I felt happy and content because it’s something that I’ve worked for all year,” D’Annunzio said.

D’Annunzio, who went into the finals in first after preliminaries, earned first place at the MAC-Blue meet in the 11-dive.

The 11-dive consists of five voluntary dives and six optional dives from the five diving groups that include forward, back, reverse, inward and twisting. The voluntary dives are one from each diving group each at

the diver’s choice, while the optional dives are six different dives with all five groups represented, and one group represented twice.

D’Annunzio followed up his MACBlue performance with a fifth place finish at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 2 meet at Oxford High School, qualifying for the MHSAA Division 1 State Finals at Calvin University March 10-11.

Eisenhower dive coach Jennifer Williams said D’Annunzio’s success comes from his persistence.

“He practices all the time,” Williams said. “He wants to be perfect, so everything is down to a science. He goes up there, and he knows what he needs to do.”

D’Annunzio will look to cap off his senior year with a strong state finals finish.

Already securing one of his goals, D’Annunzio will look to accomplish one more before he graduates.

“His one goal was to make it to the finals, because there’s prelims and the finals, and at least be in the top 12,” Williams said.

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to extend its lead from the field and secure a state finals berth.

Eisenhower was no stranger to the state finals, finishing runner-up last year and winning the state championship in 2020.

While none of the current bowlers were on the 2020 state finals team, and only Harnden and Corpuz were on the 2022 runner-up squad, Matheson said the team came into the season with a chip on its shoulder.

“This group was kind of the group behind them (the 2022 team), and when that group left, this group got looked over coming into the year,” Matheson said.

Someone who shouldn’t be overlooked after his 300 game at regionals is Corpuz, who finished in third during the singles regional championship, collecting a 1,278 pin total courtesy of his 300 game. Corpuz previously rolled a 300 game last year at the MAC junior varsity tournament.

Going into his 300 game out of the state finals qualifying spot, Corpuz said the added pressure of missing the cut brought even more nerves.

“Going into that game out of the cut

by 60 pins really made that game even more nerve-wracking,” Corpuz said. “I was a nervous wreck. Not about the 300, but about making the cut. Towards the eighth frame, my worries about making cut were gone; I knew I was in the clear.”

Corpuz said he felt every physical effect you could have leading up to the 12th frame, battling weak muscles, stomach turning and blurry eyes.

Through all the nerves and excitement, Corpuz prevailed to earn a spot at the state finals.

“After the 12th shot, I was so nauseous of energy and excitement that I said to my dad, ‘I feel like I’m going to throw up,’” Corpuz said.

Along with Corpuz, Harnden (5th) and Chyba (10th) secured spots at the state finals.

Chyba’s path included a three-man rolloff to decide the final two state-qualifying spots.

Utica Ford’s Zach Florence secured ninth place with a 220 while Chyba’s 215 score edged New Baltimore Anchor Bay’s Darren Lee, who rolled a 201.

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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2023, IN THE LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN. The work session was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, John Vermeulen (via phone), Vince Viviano (via phone) Members Absent/Excused: Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco Also Present: Brad Bates, Community Relations Director Nick Monacelli, Community Relations Production Coordinator OPEN SESSION Purchase of a Speaker Line Array System (Requested by Community Relations) MOTION carried to adjourn at 3:22 p.m.

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SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023, IN THE LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN. The work session was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Supervisor Richard Stathakis.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, Lisa Casali, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Member Absent/ Excused: James Carabelli OPEN SESSION CLOSED SESSION Discussion of Land Purchase (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) MOTION carried to go into Closed Session for discussion of land purchase.

Roll Call: Ayes – Di Cicco, Vermeulen, Viviano, Casali, Grot, Stathakis Nays – none Absent/Excused – Carabelli OPEN SESSION MOTION carried to adjourn at 10:30 a.m.

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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

1.07020 1.03455 1.13275 1.00000

1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000

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.

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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY MARCH BOARD OF REVIEW (BOR) 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 Published: Shelby-Utica News 03/08/2023

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tional Studies, was a senior team captain before joining Wayne State.

Senkus had little experience in the 3-meter dive, as she excelled in the 1-meter dive already in high school, earning a firstplace finish at the Macomb County Swimming and Diving Championships in 2019.

Entering her collegiate career, Senkus said it was something she had to face headon.

“I just had to take that initial jump off with a flip and hope for the best,” Senkus said.

Fast-forward to this year, to add to an already impressive list of accolades, Senkus broke the Wayne State pool record for the 3-meter dive in a meet against Saginaw Valley State University.

SYNOPSIS OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SHELBY BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 52700 VAN DYKE, SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN.

Senkus said the 3-meter dive record was one of the most memorable moments of her collegiate career.

“That was mentally the hardest one this year, just learning new dives, so that was really rewarding to me to get that record,” Senkus said.

Senkus was looking to continue her hot streak in Indiana.

While her success as a competitor this season has been impactful for Wayne State,

her leadership for the underclassmen is something Senkus said she takes a lot of pride in.

Senkus said 2021 Wayne State senior diver Amanda Hurchalla, a 2021 graduate, is someone she tries to emulate as a leader.

“She was someone I really looked up to coming in as a freshman, and that’s who I want to be for the freshmen as an upperclassman,” Senkus said.

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(Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation from the Planning Commission and approve the entrance landscape modification for Site Plan PUD #17-26 (PUD-3) Preston Corners Planned Unit Development, located north of 25 Mile Road, east of Schoenherr Road subject to addressing the Planning Commission and engineer’s comments. The approval is based on the following: 1. The modifications are required due to restrictions from a Consumers Energy easement.

2. The proposed modification is consistent with the landscape design plan for the planned unit development.

3. The proposed landscape modification is consistent with the design objectives in the zoning ordinance.

Roll Call: Ayes - Viviano, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Carabelli, Di Cicco Nays – none Absent/Excused - Casali 4. Introduction for Conditional Rezoning and Site Plan #22-42 Katherine Lochner (Happy Tails Learning Center for Dogs) (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the Planning Commission and introduce Conditional Rezoning and approve final Site Plan Special Land Use #22-42, Katherine Lochner for Happy Tails Learning Center for Dogs; 51209 Mound Road (Parcel No. 23-07-17-478017), located north of 23 Mile Road, west side of Mound Road; proposing a dog boarding & training building addition, based on the following: 1. Adequate access is available to this site from Mound Road.

2. The training activities will be completely enclosed in the building.

3. The established wooded area located on the western portion of this site shall be maintained as a natural buffer between this property and the single-family residential neighborhood to the west.

4. This site shall comply with all the regulations in Section 4.30 of the Zoning Ordinance.

5. The proposed rezoning change is not out of scale with the existing development pattern in this area of the township.

6. A revised site plan is required addressing all Planning Commission, site plan and engineering review comments.

7. The proposed rezoning change would not adversely impact any abutting development.

Roll Call: Ayes - Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis Nays – none Absent/Excused - Casali 5. Encore of Shelby Planned Unit Development Agreement (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to approve and execute the Planned Unit Development agreement, as presented, for Encore of Shelby Planned Unit Development, located at the northeast corner of 25 Mile Road and Jewell.

Roll Call: Ayes – Viviano, Di Cicco, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Carabelli Nays – none Absent/Excused – Casali DEPARTMENTAL & COMMITTEE 6. Replacement Hire in the Department of Public Works (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the hire of Janae Nelson to the position of Account Processor I working in the Department of Public Works, effective on February 12, 2023, at Step 1 of the pay grade, and in accordance with the current Municipal Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.

7. Purchase of Meters (Requested by DPW) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller and authorize the bulk purchase of 5/8” water meters from Ferguson Waterworks at a cost not to exceed $82,000.00. 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 line item 592-595-972-950.

8. Fire Chief Employment Contract (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and adopt the Non-Union Management Employee Contract for Fire Chief Franklyn W. Pierce IV as proposed and pursuant to the terms and conditions presented in the proposed contract.

9. Non-Union Management Employee Contracts for 41-A District Court (Requested by Human Resources) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and adopt the Non-Union Management Employee Contracts for employees 11599 Court Security Officer/Bailiff; 11676 Probation Officer, 10497 Court Reporter, 11829 Deputy Court Administrator, 11715 Court Administrator, and 11677 Magistrate for the term of January 1, 2023, through and including December 31, 2023.

10. Award Contract - Replacement of Township Hall Roof (Requested by Parks, Recreation & Maintenance) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of PRM Director Joe Youngblood and Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick (AEW) and award the contract for the replacement of the Township Hall Roof project to Butcher & Butcher Construction Company, Inc. at the base bid price of $431,558.00 with construction administration by AEW at a price of $8,600.00, for a total project cost not to exceed $440,158.00. Funds are to be taken from American Rescue Plan Fund line item 285-265-985-000 and amend the budget accordingly.

11. Resolution Requesting Michigan DNR to Initiate Part 419 Review of Hunting & Firearms Within the Township (Requested by Code Enforcement) MOTION carried to approve the resolution, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes – Viviano, Grot, Carabelli, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen Nays – none Absent/Excused – Casali 12. Cost Share Agreement - Mid Bloc Crossings (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of Township Engineer Anderson, Eckstein, & Westrick, Inc. (AEW) and enter into a cost share agreement with MCDR and utilize Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Grant Funding for the mid-bloc crossings on 21 Mile, 22 Mile, 24 Mile and 25 Mile Roads for anticipated construction costs to the Township in the amount of $50,720.00 and engineering costs in the amount of $75,000.00 for a total Township project cost of $125,720.00. Funds are to be taken from Capital Improvement Fund line item 427-442-967-500 and amend the budget accordingly.

MOTION carried to adjourn at 8:02 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 Pastor Wesley Wood from Heritage Church – Sterling Heights, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led

by Veterans Event Coordinator Phil Randazzo.

ROLL CALL Members Present: Richard Stathakis, Stanley Grot, James Carabelli, Lucia Di Cicco, John Vermeulen, Vince Viviano Member Absent/Excused: Lisa Casali Also Present: Rob Huth, Township Attorney APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: Work Session -- December 19, 2022; Board Meeting -- January 17, 2023 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To approve the minutes, as presented.

B. Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal Employee Handbook (Requested by Human Resources) To concur with the recommendation of Human Resources Director Lisa Suida and approve the Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal Employee Handbook, as presented.

C. Special Assessment District Refund - SAD 34-S (Requested by DPW) To concur with the recommendation of Public Works Director David Miller, Financial Management Director Allan McDonald and Township Assessor Matt Schmidt and approve Special Assessment District refunds per the Annual Special Assessment District Refund Calculation Report for SAD 34-S, Municipal Sanitary Sewer Main for Sections 1 & 2, as submitted, for processing in fiscal year 2023.

D. Appointments to the Board of Review (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To concur with the recommendation of Township Assessor Matt Schmidt and appoint William Welch to serve as an alternate of the Board of Review for a two-year term with an expiration date of December 31, 2024; and to reappoint Joseph Dansbury, Christopher Harris and Ursel Mayo to serve as members and Scott Harbaugh to serve as an alternate of the Board of Review for two-year terms with an expiration date of December 31, 2024.

E. Appointment to Planning Commission (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To appoint Lisa Baker to replace Commissioner Gonzales to serve as a member of the Planning Commission for a three-year term expiring on August 21, 2025.

F. Reappointments to Solid Waste & Recycling Committee (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To reappoint Marsha Livermore and D. David Newlin, Eugene Meredith, Grace Santine, Charley Jackson, and Colleen Varma to serve as members of the Solid Waste and Recycling Committee for a two-year terms expiring September 18, 2025.

G. Reappointment to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) (Requested by Supervisor’s Office) To reappoint Franco Mancini to serve as a member of the DDA and to reappoint Greg Gagnon as the Chairman of the DDA both for a four-year term expiring March 31, 2025.

H. Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council No. 2950 (Requested by Clerk’s Office) To grant the request of the Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence Council No. 2950 to conduct their annual Mentally Impaired Drive (MI) on March 24, 25, 26, 2023, and to waive all fees and bonds provided all solicitors are properly identified.

I. Credit Card Purchases in the Amount of $18,780.81 (Requested by Treasurer’s Office) To approve the Credit Card Purchases in the amount of $18,780.81, as presented.

J. Bill Run in the Amount of $2,459,028.33. (Requested by Financial Management) To approve the Bill Run in the amount of $2,459,028.33, as presented.

MOTION carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented.

Roll Call: Ayes - Grot, Di Cicco, Stathakis, Vermeulen, Viviano, Carabelli Nays - none Absent/Excused - Casali APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION carried to approve the agenda, as presented.

PLANNING COMMISSION 1. CDBG Allocations FY 2023 (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to allocate FY 2023 Community Development Block Grant funds for the following projects: MCREST $7,560 Turning Point $5,000 Care House $7,200 Samaritan House $8,000 Shelby Lions Club $2,500 Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers $4,440 Maggie’s Wigs for Kids $1,000 Hearts for Homes $3,400 AND: Submission of two applications for the competition-based projects for the following: 1.

To install sidewalks along the east side of Shelby Road, south of 24 Mile Road for maximum funding of $150,000.

2.

To install sidewalks on the west side of Mound Road, south of 24 Mile Road for maximum funding of $150,000.

Roll Call: Ayes - Vermeulen, Grot, Stathakis, Viviano, Carabelli, Di Cicco Nays – none Absent/Excused - Casali 2. Site Plan #18-26 (SLU-5) Michele Lochirco for Shelby Park Manor North Phase II - Extension and Modification (Requested by Planning and Zoning) MOTION carried to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the proposed modification and grant a two-year extension for Site Plan #18-26 (SLU-5) Michele Lochirco (Shelby Park Manor North, Phase 2); Vacant Parcel No. 23-07-05-301-017, located north of 25 Mile Road, east side of Shelby Road for Senior Citizen Housing.

The modification approval is 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, Viviano, Carabelli, Grot, Stathakis, Vermeulen Nays – none Absent/Excused - Casali 3. Site Plan #17-26 (PUD-3) Lyle Winn (SE Michigan Land Holding, LLC) - Preston Corners PUD Entrance Landscape Modification Published: Shelby-Utica News 03/08/2023

Stanley Grot Shelby Township Clerk

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He said the Detour Project is about taking a break.

“We are all under a lot of pressure and we all have very high expectations of ourselves, maybe we are prone to perfectionism or just feeling stressed. This is supposed to be the antithesis for all of that,” Liegghio stated in a UCS press release.

The program is currently taking place from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights and from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Thursdays at Malow Junior High School in Shelby Township. There are plans to expand to other schools.

An example of the program in action occurred recently at Henry Ford II High School. Students relaxed by cutting images out of magazines that represented their interests and lives, and then they each put together a collage. In another example, students used watercolors to fill in random designs and words they created on a blank page.

Liegghio said that, in addition to the stress relief and the self-expression, there are numerous studies that support the brain activity and brain functions that happen dur-

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ing the creative process, specifically with the collage.

“You are relaxed, and you are in the moment. You are practicing mindfulness, but at the same time, your brain is making dozens of decisions to figure out which images you want. You are accessing subconscious parts of the brain, you are improving decision making skills, and you are doing something mindful — all at the same time in a way that is the opposite of overwhelming,” he said in an email interview.

Henry Ford II junior Karl Cook, who made a collage, said he worked with Liegghio in the past and loves everything he is doing with the Detour Project.

“I love the push for art. I think art and creativity are two of the most important things for young people, and I think they are missed out on a lot nowadays. I think that the experience today tells a lot about yourself, and I don’t think you notice it until you share what you have made. I think it is very relaxing,” Cook said in an email.

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SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to an apartment in the area of West Utica and Ryan roads for a stolen vehicle report at 10:09 a.m. Feb. 12. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who stated that her vehicle had been stolen sometime overnight. When she woke up and went out to her vehicle, she discovered it was missing.

Police searched the immediate area for the vehicle and were unable to locate it. A beon-the-lookout was issued to surrounding police agencies for the vehicle.

Second resident’s vehicle goes missing before work

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 12, officers were dispatched to an apartment in the area of West Utica and Mound roads for a stolen vehicle report. The victim stated she had woken up at 4:45 a.m. to put some things in her car before she left for work. She then went back inside her apartment to get ready for work. When she went back outside at 5:15 a.m. to leave for work, her car was missing. Police searched the area and were unable to locate the vehicle. A be-on-thelookout was issued to surrounding police agencies for the vehicle.

Man robbed at gunpoint

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the area of 22 Mile and Schoenherr roads for an armed robbery that had just occurred at 3:39 p.m. Feb. 12. Police made contact with the caller, who stated that he was meeting up with an acquaintance in the parking lot to give him some money, due to him falling on hard times. When the caller was going through his wallet to give his acquaintance some money, the acquaintance allegedly pulled out a gun and demanded that the caller give him all the money he had on him. The caller then gave the acquaintance all his money, at which point the acquaintance fled the area. The detective bureau is investigating this incident.

Someone pizza’d a vehicle

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:20 p.m. Feb. 11, officers were dispatched to the 54000 block of Blue Cloud Drive, near 25 Mile and Jewell roads, for a malicious destruction of property report. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that someone had smeared pizza sauce and cheese all over the caller’s vehicle. Police were investigating.

Resident finds vehicle damaged in driveway

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 5 p.m.

Feb. 18, a township resident approached the front desk at the Police Department to file a malicious destruction of property report. The resident stated that she had parked her vehicle overnight in her driveway in the 45000 block of Kenmore Street, near West Utica and Ryan roads. When she went out to her vehicle the next day, she discovered that someone had ripped off the door handle, and there was damage to the grill and weather guard on the hood. The total cost of repairs to fix the damage was estimated to be $2,800.

Driver admits to drinking beers

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — An officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving in the area of Auburn Road and Amberwood Drive without its headlights on at 4:19 a.m. Feb. 19. The officer then initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon talking to the driver of the vehicle, the officer could smell a strong odor of intoxicants, and the driver had glassy eyes and slurred speech. The driver stated that he had just left a local bar and had three or four beers. The officer then had the driver exit his vehicle to perform field sobriety tests. After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test to take.

The driver agreed to take the PBT, with the results being 0.186% blood alcohol content.

The driver was then arrested and transported to the Police Department for lodging.

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Resident’s vehicle stolen overnight

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to the 15000 block of Friar Lane, near 24 Mile and Hayes roads, for a malicious destruction of property report at 1:15 p.m. Feb. 11. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the caller, who stated that pizza sauce and cheese had been smeared all over her vehicle. The caller stated that the same thing had happened two weeks ago. Police are investigating.

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Second person reports vehicle was pizza’d

Drunken driver found passed ut with car running

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Officers were dispatched to a parking lot in the area of 21 Mile and Hayes roads for a report of a highly intoxicated woman in a vehicle in the lot at 11:41 p.m. Feb. 17. Upon arrival, officers observed the vehicle in the parking lot, parked halfway in a parking spot and halfway in the row. The vehicle was on and running, and there was a woman in the driver’s seat.

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WATCH with the driver, and she was passed out behind the wheel. Officers were able to open the door, turn off the vehicle, and wake up the driver. Upon talking to the driver, officers could smell the odor of intoxicants on her, and she also had extremely slurred speech. Vomit was also observed on her jacket and on the inside of her vehicle.

The driver told officers she was at a local bar and had a “little bit” to drink. Officers had the driver perform field sobriety tests. She was asked to pick a number between 13 and 11, to which she stated 7.

After completing the field sobriety tests, the driver was offered a preliminary breath test.

She agreed to take the PBT, with the results being 0.194% blood alcohol content. The driver was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated and transported to the Police Department for lodging.

Customer with 6 prior retail fraud convictions allegedly tries to steal items

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:36 p.m. Feb. 19, officers were dispatched to

Meijer at 15055 Hall Road for a retail fraud in progress. The caller stated there was a man popping security tags off liquor bottles and placing the bottles in reusable bags.

Officers arrived a short time after receiving the call. The suspect now had a cart full of merchandise, and police waited in the parking lot. The suspect exited the store with the cart full of merchandise, at which point, after noticing officers waiting for him in the lot, he turned around and went back inside the store.

At that point, officers entered the store and placed the suspect under arrest for retail fraud. The total dollar amount of merchandise that the suspect attempted to steal was $655.26. The suspect was then transported to the Police Department for booking and lodging. The suspect has six prior retail fraud convictions on his criminal record, police said.

Resident reports bank account fraud

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:40 p.m. Feb. 18, a township resident came to the Police Department to file a fraud report.

The resident stated that her credit union called her and informed her of some suspicious activity on her account. There were five unauthorized charges to her account, for a total of $537.56. The detective bureau is investigating.

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BY ERIC CZARNIK eczarnik@candgnews.com

Many gardeners start seeds indoors and then move the young plants outside once the weather warms up.

When starting seeds indoors, the right amount of moisture is required.

METRO DETROIT — Even though recent weather has seen its share of snow and ice, many gardeners are wasting no time with starting to plant seeds indoors with the intention of taking them outside once the weather warms up.

Luke Marion, owner of MIgardener in St. Clair, Michigan, said many gardeners get started on planting their herb or veggie seedlings indoors so they don’t have to wait past the last frost.

“Because in colder climates, you have a shorter season,” he explained. “It’s going to give you a head start to your growing season.”

The season’s length for indoor seed starting depends on which herbs or veggies someone plans to grow, but he said it can commonly range from February to May in Michigan.

“With some herbs, it can be as early as, like, late February,” he said. “But it just depends on the setup and what they’re really trying to achieve. You don’t have to start that early.”

When it comes to setting up a seed-starting space in your home, space requirements can depend on a gardener’s ambitions, Marion said.

Vertical shelves and racks, each having a dedicated grow light, can maximize efficiency. But he said you don’t necessarily need lots of space to get started — even a card table under grow lights can work.

“I would say a decent space would be probably like 6 to 8 square feet of space,” he said. “You’re going to be growing in smaller containers and moving them outside later.”

George Papadelis, owner of Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township, said “the simpler, the better” is typically the case for containers to plant growing seeds. He also discussed the importance of letting containers drain water from the bottom, so gardeners should have something like a cafeteria tray or other water collector “handy to serve as the bottom component of your seedling grow area.”

Papadelis recommended a temperature of 72 degrees while seeds are germinating. After plants germinate, heat can be lowered somewhat, especially when it’s time to harden off the plants before planting them outside, he said.

“If you don’t have a ‘hot spot,’ a lot of people’s seeds will go on top of the refrigerator because it tends to generate some heat up there,” he explained, though he added that some people prefer to buy a heating pad since it might be hard to see a refrigerator top.

Marion recommended keeping the home’s humidity between 40% and 50% while seed starting.

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not as much of a concern as is temperature. As long as it is 65-70 degrees, they’re going to be fine.”

Ample lighting is also a must for seed starting. Papadelis said there are “hundreds of different models” of grow lights, and the model can affect how long it should be on or the distance to keep it from the growing seedlings. If you’re not careful, the young plants can get fried, he said.

“You got to experiment and be really, really smart unless you have experience with that grow light,” he said.

Marion said a typical windowsill isn’t enough, and he said he uses grow lights and typically leaves them on for 14-16 hours a day.

“It’s difficult with windowsills only because most windows only get between two to four hours of sunlight, if that, and most seedlings need five to seven hours,” he said. “You can always use a windowsill and supplement the light. ... Otherwise, your seedlings are going to get leggy, stretching toward the light.”

Marion also recommends adding a fan to the seed-starting room, which he said prevents stagnant air that can contribute to plant diseases.

Papadelis recommended “a tiny, tiny little fan” somewhere in the room moving air around.

“You don’t want to point a fan right at the seedlings,” Papadelis said.

Find out more about Telly’s Greenhouse in Troy and Shelby Township by visiting tellys.com. Learn more about MIgardener in St. Clair by visiting migardener.com.

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EXPERT TO TEACH SHELBY GARDENERS CLUB ABOUT HUMMINGBIRDS

BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Gardeners Club is having a special presentation all about hummingbirds at its 1 p.m. April 13 program at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township.

Allen Chartier, a researcher who reportedly holds the only master permit for hummingbird banding in the state of Michigan, will teach the program.

Hummingbird banding is a technique for safely capturing the birds, placing numbered bands on their legs and releasing them. He has been doing so since 1997.

“We learn a lot about the birds, and my program will share some of those findings (the banding technique). I will also be talking about gardening for hummingbirds as well as hummingbird feeding tips,” he said via email.

He is the co-editor of “A Birder’s Guide to Michigan,” published by the American Birding Association.

Chartier has been a contributing author for various projects with National Geographic including “Complete Birds of North America,” “Complete Birds of the World,” and the app Handheld Birds.

In Autumn 2001, Chartier formed the Great Lakes HummerNet primarily to learn more about hummingbirds in the Great Lakes region, focusing on ruby-throated hummingbirds in Michigan, by enlisting the help of volunteer observers throughout the region. Data are gathered through observation as well as banding studies. He said other species of hummingbird that occur as “vagrants” are also studied.

This presentation will describe the research objectives of the project, tell audience members how they can participate, provide helpful hints on how to attract and feed hummingbirds, provide hummingbird gardening tips, and review what has been learned so far. It will also review the status of other species of hummingbirds confirmed to occur in the region.

Allan Chartier, who will make a presentation to the Shelby Gardeners Club April 13 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, bands the legs of hummingbirds for research purposes.

Photos provided by Allan Chartier

Nadine Thacker, the programming vice president for the Shelby Gardeners Club, said she is looking forward to learning everything there is to know about the cute little birds.

“Hummingbirds always visit the red and purple flowers that I plant on my patio. Visitors to my yard are enchanted by these tiny birds. Their wings move so fast you can’t even see them as they dart in and out of the flowers,” Thacker said in an email.

Chartier’s blog can be found at mihummingbirdguy. blogspot.com.

Donations for the club’s community presentations are appreciated.

For general questions about the Shelby Gardeners Club or for questions regarding membership, contact Cheryl Sypniewski, the club’s president, at (586) 823-8555.

The Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center is located at 4101 River Bends Drive, near Ryan and Hamlin roads.

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

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“We are excited to be a part of 13Forever Community Cares and participate in the fight against pediatric cancer. It is our mission to be a place for the community to come together through food, great beer and special events. While our employees are the back bones of our business, one of our six pillars focuses on Community. We know that being a part of a community is what makes life worth living. Without our associates, customers and community, we do not exist. Getting the opportunity to take part in such a worthy fundraiser makes us proud to do what we do — and host the unique events that help support the community,” she said in an email.

13Forever is now turning its attention to hitting its next $25,000 giveaway milestone in support of charities in southeast Michigan.

“I am hoping this event (March 7) will raise awareness for the need to cure pediatric cancer, to develop less invasive and more effective treatments,” Roy Townsend said.

Gowans, the head of pediatric hematology and oncology at Corewell Health East (formerly Beautmont), said their hearts break whenever they lose a patient.

“In the wake of such grief, we are grateful for the generosity of the Townsend family and 13Forever, and admire what they are doing to keep Justin’s memory alive and to support local families who are facing a cancer journey. Their work and this thoughtful donation will have a profound impact on so many of the children and families we care for in southeast Michigan,” she said.

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Don’t be ‘Late for St. Paddy’s Day’ RETIRED EDUCATOR PENS FIRSTEVER CHILDREN’S BOOK HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Growing up in an Irish family, Deb McCombsKaiser always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on March 17 with her immediate family.

Her mom, Patsy, often made a hearty meal of corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie. After dinner it was time to meet up with the extended family to play games, visit and sing songs — some of them traditional Irish folk songs, of course.

McCombs-Kaiser has such great memories of those holiday celebrations that it helped set the tone when she wrote her firstever children’s book. Last year, the Harrison Township resident released “Late for St. Paddy’s Day.” The book, designed for children in grades K-3, tells the story of Murphy the Leprechaun.

Murphy is a good friend to all he comes in contact with, but the one attribute he lacks is bravery. He’s the only leprechaun who won’t travel through Barna Woods all alone; the dark shadows and loud noises scare him away. He doesn’t want anyone to know his secret.

But Barna Woods — located in Barna, in County Galway, Ireland — is the best route to take to the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day party he’ll attend. When he knows he must be on time to help set up for the social event, Murphy comes up with a plan.

Instead of venturing through the forest, he decides he will travel around it instead.

On his way to the party, however, the unexpected happens. He can hear his friends from inside Barna Woods calling for help, but will he have the courage to go inside the forest?

To find out, head over to the Harrison Township Public Library at 2 p.m. March 18, where McCombs-Kaiser will read “Late for St. Paddy’s Day.” The Harrison Township Library is located at 38255 L’Anse Creuse St., Suite A. Registration for the children’s St. Patrick’s Day party is required at htlibrary.org or by calling (586) 329-1261.

In the book, the first-time author incorporates themes of selflessness, kids helping kids and overcoming fears. Digging into her Irish roots, McCombs-Kaiser also includes an educational component of authentic Irish culture, language and more. A glossary of Irish terms is listed at the beginning of the book.

“It’s all intertwined with the story,” said McCombs-Kaiser, a Warren Woods Tower High School graduate.

McCombs-Kaiser’s cousin, Charlie Hnatiuk, of Toronto, is the illustrator of the book.

“The illustrations are amazing,” McCombs-Kaiser said.

It took 10 years for McCombs-Kaiser to write “Late for St. Paddy’s Day.” Her husband, John Kaiser, and son John Kaiser Jr. “have been very supportive of me becoming an author.” It was her 16-year-old son who influenced the friendship theme behind the story.

McCombs-Kaiser is a retired Utica Community Schools resource room teacher, and another influence was her students over the years.

“I think that was a big part of it,” the retired educator said. “I had small groups of students, so I got to know the kids. You strive for that personal connection.”

Reading was always encouraged in her classroom.

“I love seeing kids excited about books and reading. You use your imagination. Kids get excited,” McCombs-Kaiser said. “You see them smiling. They’re interacting. I love to see kids inspired to try something new. You can pause, think about it and do it again.”

McCombs-Kaiser has already acquired fans of her first book, including Betsy Facione, of New Baltimore. Facione worked alongside McCombs-Kaiser for many years in the UCS district.

“She taught in another classroom right next to me,” Facione said. “The students loved her.”

Facione, who retired after 45 years, was among the many colleagues who encouraged McCombs-Kaiser with her writing.

“I have read her book. I loved it so much I bought a copy for each of my four grandchildren,” Facione said. “I like that it wasn’t just a cute, little story. It has a lesson to be learned in it.”

Facione also appreciates all the research McCombs-Kaiser put into “Late for St. Paddy’s Day.” “She’s dedicated to what she is doing,” Facione said. “I know she worked hard to make everything perfect for this book.”

“Late for St. Paddy’s Day” is available on Amazon, IngramSpark and at independent bookstores.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes

Harrison Township resident Deb McCombs-Kaiser will read her book, “Late for St. Paddy’s Day,” at 2 p.m.

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SHELBY-UTICA NEWS, March 8, 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

Chainsaws stolen

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 5:50 p.m. on Feb. 14, in the 31000 Harper Avenue, officers responded to an incident where three chainsaws were stolen.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to an employee who stated that two unknown suspects entered the store, took the chainsaws and left without attempting to pay for the merchandise. A second employee provided descriptions to the officers and said that they left in a white vehicle.

The employees were given a copy of the report number.

Driver arrested after traffic stop

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 12:53 a.m. on Feb. 9, on Eight Mile Road at Harper Avenue, officers were doing a routine traffic stop when another vehicle sped past.

They followed the vehicle into a gas station, where they approached the driver, a 20-year-old man. The driver was allegedly aggressive, yelling profanities at the officers, flailing his arms and making other movements.

It was found the driver did not have insurance, and he continued to act disorderly until the officers tried to put him in the patrol car.

When an officer warned the driver that he would be pepper sprayed if he kept kicking, they were able to close the patrol car door and take him to the St. Clair Shores Police Department for processing.

Vehicle theft reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 1:51 p.m. on Feb. 5, in the 20000 block of Eastlawn Street, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers were met by the registered owner who stated that the last time she saw her vehicle was around 4 p.m. on Feb. 3. She noticed her car was missing at approximately 1 p.m. on the listed date. Officers made contact with a neighbor who last saw the vehicle on Feb. 3 and noticed broken glass on Feb. 4. The neighbor stated she disposed of the broken glass she found.

Customers leave without paying

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 8:35 p.m. on Feb. 1, in the 23000 block of Marter Road, officers responded to a report of customers walking out on their bill at a restaurant.

Upon arrival, officers spoke to the manager who stated the suspects ordered and consumed food. The suspects then allegedly got up from the table and walked out without paying. They got in a vehicle and left westbound on Marter.

The officers advised the manager to save any video evidence for detectives.

People walk out on bill

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 12:12 a.m. on Feb. 5, in the 23000 block of Harper Avenue, an officer responded to a call of a party leaving a restaurant without paying.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the manager, who stated both the suspect and the suspect’s friend walked out on a bill, but the suspect left the receipt and her license. The two left in an unknown direction.

Contact was made with the waitress who attended to the table, but she did not have much information. The officer advised that a report would be made.

Road rage, assault reported

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 2:12 a.m. on Feb. 13, on Interstate 94 at 10 Mile Road, officers responded to a road rage incident involving a felony assault.

Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, a 46-year-old man, who stated he was driving east on I-94 in the area of Nine Mile Road when a vehicle carrying four men cut him off. The victim proceeded to cut them off and the back and forth proceeded two more times. The victim then shouted for them to fight him. They proceeded to match his speed and fired four shots into the side of his car. When the officers asked the victim about the details, he reportedly got defensive.

The victim stated he followed the vehicle to get a license plate but was unsuccessful. The officers asked why he did not call the police, and the victim stated he was alone at the time.

There was a bullet hole in the victim’s vehicle, but no bullets were found.

Driver found with drugs

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.

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.

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 breaking-and-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 was investigating.

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 inside, but the burglar was unsuccessful in stealing the vehicle. Police were investigating.

Meijer catches customers stealing in self-scan checkout

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

Almost $1,000 in Nike clothes stolen

STERLING HEIGHTS — Two female suspects allegedly shoplifted $995 worth of Nike clothes from Kohl’s, 44200 Schoenherr Road, Feb. 3. The suspects allegedly hid the merchandise in a purse and additional bags before leaving without paying.

They reportedly got away in a gold Chevrolet Equinox toward the direction of the nearby Steak ‘n Shake before witnesses lost sight of their vehicle. Police investigated the area but couldn’t find the vehicle.

Safe, piggy bank raided at home

STERLING HEIGHTS — A burglary reportedly happened sometime between 9:15 a.m. and around 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at a home in the 5000 block of Woods Drive, near 14 Mile and Mound roads.

The victim reportedly noticed the basement lights being on upon return as well as open doors upstairs that had been closed earlier that day. A bedroom safe and a piggy bank were also broken and raided, police said.

According to police, cash, a wedding ring, necklaces and other jewelry were stolen. Police spotted pry marks on some doors. Police said they had no suspects.

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WARREN HELPS NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE CONTINENT

WARREN — After the 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6, leaving more than 41,000 people dead and hundreds of thousands displaced from their homes, Warren mayor James Fouts wants to help and is seeking support in his Earthquake Relief Drive.

“I am volunteering to collect new/gently used clean blankets, overcoats/coats, gloves, scarves, beanies, new, never-worn underclothing, and warm clothing items to send to Turkey and Syria,” Fouts said. “I will also donate a personal check of $1,000.

I encourage other mayors in the metro area to do the same!”

Items can be dropped off at the Mayor’s Office until March 13. The office is located on the second floor at Warren City Hall, Mayor’s Office, 1 City Square, Suite 215, Warren, MI 48093.

“I encourage others to donate whatever they can, as this is the most devastating earthquake in nearly a century!” said Fouts. “Imagine small children being dug out of rubble, as well as old people and babies trapped outside in cold frigid weather without warm clothing and protection!”

Donor registry awareness bill introduced

LANSING — On Feb. 1, state Reps. Lori M. Stone, D-Warren, and Penelope Tsernoglou, D-East Lansing, introduced House Bill No. 4060. The legislation, if passed, would encourage physicians at private practices or urgent care centers to provide information to patients interested in organ, tissue or bone marrow donations.

“This legislation would raise awareness for patients to be informed on how to have their name placed on the donor registry,” Stone said in a prepared statement.

“The bone marrow, organ and tissue donor registries have declined significantly over the past few years. The bill recognizes the important role trusted medical experts fulfill as a conduit to provide resources, educate and answer questions. This information can help increase the number of donors on Michigan Organ Donor Registry — awareness is key.”

Shrine students raise money for veterans

BERKLEY/ROYAL OAK — Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School recently raised money to support local veterans.

According to a press release, students held a fundraising drive to support veterans of the U.S. military. The money, a total of $2,200, was given to the Berkley American Legion Post 374 during a pep rally on Feb. 3.

The funds then were given to the American Legion Department of Michigan for use by the Michigan American Legion Foundation in support of wounded and returning veterans in the state.

“We are incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and dedication to support our veterans,” John LaCroix, a teacher at the grade school, said in the release. “Their efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of those who have bravely served our country. We would like to thank the Berkley American Legion for their support and guidance throughout this initiative.”

TOWNSEND HOTEL RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MICHIGAN’S BEST BIRMINGHAM — The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Travel Rankings has recognized Birmingham’s Townsend Hotel as a top hotel in Michigan. Awards, recommendations and ratings expressed by travel experts and guests were used to determine this year’s Best Hotels.

“The Townsend Hotel team works very hard to ensure that each and every guest has a memorable experience at our property, for all of the right reasons,” Steven Kalczynski, the managing director of the Townsend Hotel, said in a press release. “It’s always rewarding to receive confirmation, through recognitions like this ranking, that our efforts are hitting the mark.”

The Townsend Hotel was ranked fourth behind the Grand Hotel, Hotel Walloon and The H Hotel.

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