SPOTLIGHT
Man bound over to circuit court for allegedly sexually assaulting minor
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A man has been bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor.
On Feb. 20, Shelby Township District Court Judge Stephen Sierawski bound over Joel Quintana-Dominguez, 32, to Macomb County Circuit Court. His next court hearing will be in front of Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Joseph Toia at 8:30 a.m. March 6. Quintana-Dominguez also has an immigration hold from the Department of Homeland Security.
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It is alleged that on multiple occasions in 2024, Quintana-Dominguez sexually assaulted a minor. He was charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13, potential life felonies.
Sgt. Kevin Bailey, of the Shelby Township Police Department, said that in 2015, Quintana-Dominguez was also investigated and arrested for indecent exposure in Shelby Township.
Neal Brand is Quintana-Dominguez’s attorney.
“I have been in touch with the chief and the officer in charge, Phillip Young, since the beginning. They have done a very thorough
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“At Prosper-Tech, we believe it’s important to teach the trade to the next generation,” said Heidi Devroy, CEO/founder, Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool. “We need younger people to come in and do this type of work.”
Roundtable addresses Michigan’s first Statewide Workforce Plan
BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 18, one week before Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity held a roundtable discussion in Macomb County to discuss the first-ever Statewide Workforce Plan.
Held at the University Center on the Macomb Community College Center Campus, attendees discussed the plan designed to expand career opportunities, strengthen Michigan’s workforce and support employers. There are three components of the plan: registered apprenticeships, pre-employment transition services, and removing barriers to work.
The roundtable panel included presentations from LEO Director Susan Corbin; Stephanie Beckhorn, deputy director, LEO’s Office of Employment and Training; and Heidi Devroy, CEO/
See WORKFORCE on page 16A
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UCS teacher earns state recognition for building connections through reading
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Havel Elementary teacher
Angela Zeig is being honored statewide for her work to build connections and awareness through reading.
Zeig, who is an English language teacher, has been hon-
ored by the Michigan Reading Association with the Elementary Educator Award.
As an English language teacher, Zeig has worked to bring more than 50 books into the school media center that represent 20 different cultures.
“Reading allows you to connect and build relationships
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Sparkle Network announces this year’s locations for free prom dresses
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
UTICA — Sparkle Network, a non-profit organization, has announced its 10th annual Prom Closet Tour for 2025 and its locations around metro Detroit.
The charity offers a chance to receive a free prom dress to help make it possible to celebrate the special night.
This program is for juniors in the Class of 2026 on a case-by-case basis and seniors in the Class of 2025.
One of the local locations that will be holding the annual prom closet tour is Front Door Housekeeping in Utica, which will participate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6.
Those who are interested will be required to qualify by calling and setting up an appointment to go check out dresses.
Darlene Paquette is the owner of Front Door Housekeeping.
“For the third year, Front Door is honored to host this year’s Prom Closet Project, a program that provides free prom dresses to local teens in need. The Prom Closet Project, an annual event, ensures that all students have the opportunity to attend prom without financial barriers. Front Door has opened its doors as a collection and distribution site, allowing teens to browse a variety of dresses donated by generous community members,” she said.
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Angela Zeig, an English Language teacher at Havel Elementary School, has been honored by the Michigan Reading Association for her work to build connections and awareness through reading.
Photo provided by Jennifer Kane
LEFT: Sparkle Network will have its 10th annual Prom Closet Tour this spring and Front Door Housekeeping in Utica will be one of the locations to pick out a prom dress.
ABOVE: There will be bracelets, necklaces and other accessories available to participants.
Photos provided by Moe Dietz
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investigation, and I commend them for being open and transparent and willing to talk about the investigation. It has been very helpful to represent my client dealing with a law-enforcement agency like this,” he said.
He said his team recognizes that this case is extremely concerning with horrific allegations of abuse.
“I remind everybody that my client maintains his innocence and believes that once the facts are explained to a jury at trial that he will be fully exonerated. The case was bound over to circuit court on only a probable cause standard and we do not believe that the people will be able to prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. We are not contesting the immigration allegations in this matter at this time. It is true that the defendant does not have permission to be in the United States based on our investigation. I am an immigration attorney as well as a criminal practitioner, and if my client is exonerated in this matter, I will explore his immigration possibilities,” he said.
He said he is thankful to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office for its willingness to communicate throughout this process. After the next hearing, they will have a better understanding of the direction of the case, he said.
“We remain committed to seeking justice for the young survivor and ensuring that those who prey on the most vulnerable are held accountable,” said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
with others. It provides different perspectives and helps you build empathy. Reading can be inspiring or offer an escape. Reading expands and deepens knowledge,” Zeig said in a press release.
Zeig said the award was “an exciting and unexpected surprise” that has inspired her to continue her support of English language students.
“This award inspires me to continue to advocate for equitable learning opportunities for my students and showcase the value and assets they bring to our classrooms. It reminds me of how grateful I am to have the privilege of serving our learners and their families each day,” she said in a press release.
Mary Cooper, the Michigan Reading Association’s awards co-chair, said Zeig’s efforts prove she is perfect for this award.
“Angela’s innovative teaching practices, commitment to student success, and leadership within her school community make her a perfect candidate for MRA’s Elementary Educator Award,” she said in a press release.
Liz Lietz, Michigan Reading Association president, wrote a letter to Zieg notifying her of the recognition.
“Your impact on the literacy, lives of students, teachers, administrators, and par-
ents in your community has been recognized by your peers and colleagues who nominated and selected you for this award. Thank you for exemplifying the Michigan Reading Association’s mission of empowering all Michigan students and educators through literacy in your work,” Lietz wrote.
Zeig has been teaching multilingual learners for more than 10 years, including the last seven in Utica Community Schools at Havel Elementary.
Robert S. Monroe, Superintendent of Schools, said Zeig is doing critical work for her students and is deserving of this recognition.
“The positive impact she has on her students goes far beyond the classroom and will leave her students empowered throughout their UCS journey and beyond,” he said.
Zieg also co-organizes a “Cultures Around the World” celebration, which encourages students to explore diversity while enhancing their research and presentation skills. She is also a contributor to a monthly newsletter, where she shares best practices, tips and cultural etiquette with the entire UCS staff.
Zeig will be honored at the Michigan Reading Association’s conference March 7-9 in Grand Rapids.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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She said they’ve been fortunate to serve the community for 10 years, and she wanted to give back in a meaningful way.
“Prom is a special milestone, and every student deserves to feel confident and beautiful on their big night. The company encourages residents to donate gently used prom dresses, shoes and accessories to help expand the selection. Local volunteers will also be on hand to assist students in finding the perfect gown,” she said.
Yolanda Udell, at Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences, has held prior events and will be again this year in Rochester.
“I’m happy to provide a location for
the Prom Closet, especially since we are just down the road from Rochester High School and are easily accessible due to our location near downtown Rochester. It’s wonderful to see the girls so happy when they find a dress they love and know that it’s totally free,” she said.
An appointment is needed. Those interested can send an email to sparkle.network3@gmail.com. Sparkle Network will send a form back to be completed. A completed form, picture identification, along with an email confirmation from Prom Closet is required for the appointment to be considered booked.
For additional information about upcoming events, like and follow Sparkle Network on Facebook, follow on X @sparkle network and Instagram @sparkle.network.
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NEWS & NOTES
7A/ SHELBY-UTICA NEWS • MARCH 5, 2025
Women’s self-defense classes
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Police Department is holding another R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) class. The R.A.D. Women’s self-defense class is a 12-hour course broken into three hours of instruction over four days.
Instruction consists of classroom literature, physical demonstrations and repetitive practice.
This class is for women only, ages 12 and older. You must be a Shelby Township resident to attend the class. The classes meet from 6 to 9 p.m. March 3, 4, 11 and 13. Attendance all four days is mandatory.
Those interested in signing up or asking questions can email lweiss@shelbytwp.org or call (586) 522-3680.
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Utica meetings at City Hall
Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m. March 5. City Council, 7 p.m. March 11. Parks and Recreation Commission, 6:30 p.m. March 12. Historic District Commission, 5:30 p.m. March 18. Municipal Building Authority, 5 p.m. March 19.
Shelby Township meetings at Township Hall
Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m. March 6. Planning Commission, 7 p.m. March 10. Downtown Development Authority, 7 p.m. March 11. Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. March 18.
EISENHOWER STUDENTS BUILD RACK FOR VOLLEYBALL EQUIPMENT
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Eisenhower High School and Utica Center for Science and Industry senior Wyatt Saunders took inspiration from his passion for hockey and built a hockey stick rack for his basement.
Eisenhower’s athletic director, Connie Wakefield, found out about Saunders’ woodworking project and invited him and another Eisenhower/CSI senior, Nicholas Tornoplisky, to design and construct a storage rack for the school’s volleyball poles.
Saunders said the design process took about a week and involved receiving revisions and then modifying the design. The two students then began to make the cuts and bring the project together, taking about two months in total to complete the equipment rack.
“It feels like I’m doing something productive,” Saunders said in a press release.
BALLET COMPANY GOES TO OZ
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Take a trip down the yellow brick road and go somewhere over the rainbow with the Macomb Ballet Company’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Performances take place at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts at Macomb Community College on Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; on Saturday, April 26 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. The 10 a.m. performance on April 25 is a sensory-friendly performance. Shows last around an hour and 45 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. It is intended for an all-ages audience. Visit macombcenter.com for tickets and macombbal let.org for more information.
‘AN EVENING
WITH RITA RUDNER’ IS NO LAUGHING MATTER
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Comedian Rita Rudner is coming to town.
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“An Evening with Rita Rudner” is scheduled for 3 p.m. March 9 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Macomb Community College Center Campus at 44575 Garfield Road. Rudner, known for sharp wit and one-liners, has been a top draw in Las Vegas since June 2000. She has appeared on countless television shows including HBO specials and performs nationally. Rudner earned the title of Las Vegas’s Comedian of the Year for nine consecutive years and was honored with The Nevada Ballet’s Woman of the Year Award in 2006.
For tickets, visit macombcenter.com, call the box office at (586) 286-2222, or email MacombArts@macomb.edu.
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Lakeside Mall demolition lawsuit dismissed
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans to demolish Lakeside Mall remain set to continue as a lawsuit from a property owner was dismissed in mid-February.
Lakeside Circle Holdings, owner of the former Sears at Lakeside Mall, reached an agreement with mall owners Out of the Box Ventures and the city of Sterling Heights on Feb. 12 to dismiss its lawsuit alleging plans to demolish the mall deterred tenants from doing business in the ex-Sears building.
Per the dismissal order issued by Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Richard Caretti, Lakeside Circle and Out of the Box Ventures are to agree on a final site plan and form an agreement “defining their respective rights, which is expected to include an agreed upon construction schedule … an agreement related to demolition, access, utility, drainage, and parking assurances and easements, and common area obligations, all with a desire to create an attractive mixed-use community … or unless a court
of competent jurisdiction otherwise directs or allows.”
In light of the agreement, representatives for Out of the Box Ventures have been positive about the future of the Lakeside Town Center project. Lakeside Town Center aims to be a mixed-use development featuring 2,359 multifamily residential units, over 700,000 square feet of retail space, 70,000 square feet of offices, a 20,000-square-foot community center and a hotel with 80-100 rooms.
“We believe our client is able to move forward with the project just as it was before the lawsuit was filed,” Bernard Fuhs, director of law firm Butzel Attorneys and Counselors and counsel for Out of the Box Ventures, said via email. “To the extent there are any future issues or disputes that touch upon Lakeside Circle’s specific property rights, the parties can either work it out themselves or our client still retains the right to go to Court to address an issue. Importantly, our client is looking forward to continuing the work on this transformative redevelopment project and continuing
to work with the city staff, community leaders, state officials and others to make it all happen.”
The optimism toward continuing the project expressed by Fuhs is shared by the city of Sterling Heights.
“The City is pleased that the parties were able to reach a swift resolution of this matter,” a spokesperson for Sterling Heights said via email. “The dismissal of the lawsuit
allows everyone to work together towards the common goal of developing Lakeside City Center into what promises to be a transformative mixed-use development, as envisioned by the approved Master Development Plan Agreement.”
Lakeside Circle Holdings filed its lawsuit on Jan. 7. Representatives for the company were unable to be reached by press time.
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Lacking the Sears branding it was once known for, the segment of Lakeside Mall owned by Lakeside Circle Holdings sits empty. Lakeside Circle Holdings reached an agreement with the mall’s owners to end a lawsuit that alleged plans to demolish the mall deterred potential tenants from renting the former Sears space.
GROWING YOUR MONEY WITH HIGH-YIELD ACCOUNTS
BY DEAN VAGLIA dvaglia@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — This may be news to some, but money doesn’t grow on trees. It can grow, however, if you know how and where to plant it.
Money is handy in a checking account or kept as cash because it can easily be spent. Investing what you don’t need to spend immediately in stocks, mutual funds and other long-term investments can see a high return when it is time to cash out — if you have years or decades to see it through.
For those looking to grow their unused cash but are not interested in waiting years to see the pay off, there are high-yield savings account options.
Banks and credit unions offer savings accounts as a way for customers to grow deposited funds through compounding inter-
est at a rate known as an annual percentage yield. The ability to build upon deposited funds through interest serves as a tradeoff for often not being able to directly use funds as they would be in a checking account. Using money in a savings account requires transferring funds to a checking account, and the frequency and amount of transfers is governed by federal regulations and often by policies set by individual banks and credit unions.
While savings accounts at large brickand-mortar institutions have APYs in the 0.01-0.05% range, the growth of online banking options has seen the rise of a more aggressive way to save — the high-yield savings account.
“A lot of (high-yield savings accounts) are offered by institutions that mainly do online services,” said Sam Taube, lead investing writer at NerdWallet. “They have fewer or
no branches and the way that they work, in a business model sense, is that those financial institutions have much lower overhead costs because they’re not renting storefronts to operate branches, and they pass those savings
along to the consumer in a higher APY.”
By cutting the overhead costs and funneling the savings into the accounts of mem-
Amy Persyn, chief marketing officer of First State Bank, said savings accounts can be used to build up money and behaviors.
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On April 6, from 1-2 p.m., the Packard
Grounds will host “The
PACKARD PROVING GROUNDS EXPLORES THE ROOTS OF AMERICA’S PASTIME
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — If you’re interested in exploring the roots of America’s pastime with a special focus on the Detroit Tigers, you won’t want to miss the Packard Proving Grounds program on “The Evolution of Base Ball & the Detroit Tigers: Part Deux,” an event exploring the roots of America’s pastime with a special focus on the Detroit Tigers.
From 1 to 2 p.m. April 6, baseball historians and vintage ballplayers Doug “Moonlight” Otlewski and Scott “Chooch” Westgate will transport attendees back in time, sharing how the game evolved and its impact on Detroit’s sporting legacy.
Westgate has been an active ballplayer playing every fielding position for the Rochester Grangers Vintage Base Ball Club since 2002. Otlewski currently umpires vintage matches at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.
Otlewski and Westgate will share the development of the game as well as what early baseball looked like compared to the sport we know today. Through storytelling and historical insights, Otlewski and Westgate hope to give attendees a deeper appreciation for the roots of baseball and its impact on Detroit’s sporting culture.
Mary Anne Demo, executive director of the Packard Proving Grounds, said baseball is more than just a game — it’s a living piece of history that connects generations.
“This event is a fantastic opportunity for fans of both history and sports to experience the evolution of baseball and learn about the traditions that shaped the Detroit Tigers,” she said.
Debbie Remer said she has been a tally keeper for the Rochester Grangers for more than 25 years.
“The vintage game is great — in a lot of ways like the pick-up game you might have played in your younger days. No mitts (Grangers play usually by the 1867 rules and mitts were not invented yet), no safety paraphernalia, just bats are needed, and we use hand-made balls. There are quite the cottage industries that have grown up around making the uniforms (appropriate styles and fabric), caps, balls, and bats,” she said.
The event will take place at the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site. Admission is $5 for not-yet members and free for members.
Tickets can be purchased online at PackardProvingGrounds.org/April6HistoricalSpeak erSeries.
Call Staff Writer Kara Szymanski at (586) 498-1029.
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Evolution of Base Ball and the Detroit Tigers: Part Deux.” Photos provided by Debbie Remer
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founder, Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool, located in Richmond.
According to LEO, Whitmer’s proposed 2026-27 fiscal-year budget includes $19 million to expand access to registered apprenticeships; $40.4 million — including a $8.4 million general fund investment to secure $32 million in matching federal funds — for pre-employment transition support and other vocational rehabilitation services for students with disabilities; and $7.5 million for the Barrier Removal Employment Success program.
“We know that registered apprenticeships strengthen our talent pool and help Michiganders earn while they learn. One year after successfully completing their training program, registered apprentices in Michigan have median annual earnings of over $80,700,” Corbin said. “That can put a household into the middle class. One of the strong, clear priorities and goals of our Statewide Workforce Plan is to bring 75,000 additional households into the middle class. We also know that 94% of apprentices are retained in employment one year after completing their apprenticeship program.”
The $19 million is expected to expand registered apprenticeship opportunities in traditional and nontraditional industries. According to the panel, that will strengthen Michigan’s talent pool of students and job seekers by helping them to gain in-demand skills and provide employers with the workers they need.
An apprenticeship program trains future employees to become skilled in a trade or profession. Apprenticeship training
people from participating in the workforce. The goal is to lift 100,000 families out of working poverty during the next five years.
“The governor’s proposed budget will allow us to work closely with over 8,000 students aged 14 and older to help them with their transition from high school to postsecondary education into employment,” Beckhorn said.
Devroy, whose husband is an apprentice, said Prosper-Tech Machine & Tool began 18 years ago. The production machine company staffs 24 employees and began an apprenticeship program in 2017. They have four children, one of whom is a journeyman electrician.
“I’m a big proponent of the skilled trades. We lived off them, my family, our son and now our company has a very thriving apprenticeship program. At Prosper-Tech, we believe it’s important to teach the trade to the next generation. We need younger people to come in and do this type of work,” Devroy said.
combines classroom learning with handson work as students prepare for entry level patient-centered or business-oriented health careers.
“Registered apprenticeships are an opportunity to learn important skills that lead to industry-recognized credentials while getting paid,” Beckhorn said. “You earn and you learn at the same time. They are pathways into good paying jobs. We currently have more than 850 active programs and over 22,000 active registered apprentices in our state.”
The $40.4 million for pre-employment transition support will provide academic remediation, specialized tutoring and enrollment into career and technical training courses or college, with the goal of assisting
individuals with disabilities on a pathway to in-demand jobs. The $8.4 million general fund investment will allow the state to provide the required match to access federal vocational rehabilitation funding. Michigan’s pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities are provided through the state’s vocational rehab programs, which includes Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.
The $7.5 million for the Barrier Removal Employment Success program is for no- and low-income residents, including those who earn above the poverty level but not enough to adequately sustain a household. This service will address transportation, legal services, childcare, clothing needs, tools for work and other barriers that keep
“That’s why we became a registered apprenticeship employer through the Department of Labor. I’ve seen firsthand how offering opportunity gives career advancement and higher wages,” Devroy said. “They’re more likely to retain employment. Also, they hold a nationwide certificate. We’re on our six apprentices now. An apprenticeship program is four years but takes 10 years to become an expert.”
Beckhorn addressed how the funding will be distributed under the Statewide Workforce Plan.
“We’re held to requirements with the state dollars. We will put out competitive grants or requests for proposals. Sometimes
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Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin, left; Stephanie Beckhorn, deputy director, LEO’s Office of Employment and Training, center; and Heidi Devroy, CEO/founder, ProsperTech Machine & Tool, located in Richmond, discuss Michigan’s Statewide Workforce Plan Feb. 18 at the University Center on the Macomb Community College Center Campus in Clinton Township.
Find out ‘What’s New in Flowers for 2025’ during presentation
BY KARA SZYMANSKI kszymanski@candgnews.com
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The members of the Shelby Gardeners Club are ready to start preparing their gardens for planting season with some new and beautiful flowers this year.
The club will be hosting “What’s New in Flowers for 2025,” which will be presented by George Papadelis, of Telly’s Greenhouse, at 1 p.m. March 13 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center; 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township.
Papadelis and his son, Andrew, will show guests dozens of new annuals and perennials for 2025.
“Young plants of the new bioluminescent Firefly Petunia will be shown and discussed,” George Papadelis said.
Shelby Gardeners Club publicist Ivy Schwartz said the club anticipates a tremendous response from the greater Shelby Township community.
“George is a well-known, enthusiastic speaker with subject matter of extreme interest to our residents this cold, wintry season. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. A $5 donation is appreciated to support our ongoing community presentations,” she said.
Linda Pelloni, vice president of the Shelby Gardeners Club, said the gardeners are pleased to have a return visit from Papadelis.
“George is so knowledgeable about flowers and gardens and what makes them thrive. His presentation will highlight ‘what’s new for 2025’ and he is always open to answering questions and lending advice. I am personally very excited to hear his presentation once again,” she said.
For more information, call Schwartz at (586) 873-3782.
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The tentative ratios and equalization factors for the City of Utica, as recommended by the Macomb County Equalization Department are as follows:
Board of Review appointments may be made by contacting the Administration Offce at
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 24th. Petitioners may be required to provide proof of property value.
The Shelby Gardeners Club will be hosting George Papadelis, from Telly’s Greenhouse & Garden Center, for a presentation at 1 p.m. March 13 at the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center. Photo provided by Ivy Schwartz
CRIME WATCH
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A police officer was dispatched to 15055 Hall Road, Meijer, for a retail fraud that had occurred. Loss prevention advised that two unknown women selected items in the store and left without paying for the $313 in merchandise. Loss prevention was able to get still photos of the suspects and turn them over to the officer. The case was turned over to the detective bureau.
Employee receives strange phone call
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:20 p.m. Feb. 10, a police officer from Shelby Township was dispatched to the 46000 block of Schoenherr Road for a strange phone call. An employee at the business received a phone call from a male suspect advising that he was planning on harming himself. The employee contacted the police and advised them of the
phone call. The officer at the scene searched the business but no one else was inside. The phone number indicated that this call might have come from out of state. The officer attempted to call back the person to check on the welfare of this person, but there was no answer. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for investigation.
Police arrest shoplifter
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 4:32 p.m. Feb. 9, Shelby Township police officers were dispatched to Meijer on Hall Road for a report of a known shoplifter inside the store. The suspect had about $2,000 worth of merchandise in his possession at the time of the call.
Dispatch updated the officers on the suspect inside the store with information from Meijer’s loss prevention employees. They advised that the suspect had left the store with the merchandise without paying for the items.
The suspect was apprehended once outside the store and was taken into custody. The Police Department said it was able to recover just over $2,000 worth of merchandise. The suspect was arrested and lodged at the Shelby Township Police Department. A
warrant was requested for first-degree retail fraud.
Items go missing
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 8:26 p.m. Feb. 16, an officer from the Shelby Township Police Department was dispatched to the 13000 block of Lakeside Boulevard for a larceny report. The caller advised the officer that various items had been taken from her storage area for her apartment.
The caller advised that her storage area contained various plastic totes with holiday decorations inside. The officer at the time had no suspects and the case was turned over to the detective bureau.
The detective working on the case was able to locate the items in question; they were taken by mistake by another neighbor. The items were returned without any further need for police assistance.
Resident reports gun stolen, finds it later
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township police met with a man who advised that he either lost or had his pistol stolen at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18. The man stated
that the last time he thought he saw his pistol was in his vehicle, locked up in a case. The officer investigated this case and had the pistol entered into a law enforcement database as missing or stolen. The caller later called back and advised that he had found his pistol; he stated he had it locked up at his place of employment.
Altercation occurs at gas station
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3 p.m. Feb. 18, a man came into the Police Department to report an assault. The man advised that while he was at Costco attempting to get gas, a customer in the next lane over was attempting to have a verbal altercation with him. The man refused to engage in the conversation and went on pumping gas. The customer in the other lane left the gas line and then threw a frozen water bottle at the man, striking him in the chest. The case was turned over to the detective bureau to follow up on the suspect.
— Kara Szymanski
13650 E. Eleven Mile Rd. Warren, MI 48089
Money
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bers, high-yield savings accounts from online institutions can have APY rates anywhere from 3-5%. However, the lack of overhead that leads to some banks being able to provide high-yield savings accounts can create problems for some savers.
“On one hand they offer a much higher APY than you would get from a traditional bank, but on the other the branchless model can mean that they offer slightly more limited customer service options than a traditional bank,” Taube said. “If you really want the ability to physically go to the bank and talk to someone if you have a problem, that may not be available through every highyield savings account provider.”
If the virtual nature of online banking is not attractive and the inability to directly pull from savings accounts seems stifling, brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions offer money market accounts as an alternative.
“It’s more like a hybrid between a checking and a savings account,” said Amy Persyn, chief marketing officer at First State Bank, on Groesbeck Highway in Clinton township. “This acts like a checking account
because you can write checks off of it.”
Unlike high-yield savings accounts from online banks, money market accounts can be directly used to make up to six transactions in a calendar month via checks or a debit card per federal regulations. APYs on money market accounts can rival those of high-yield savings accounts on an institution-by-institution basis.
Financial institutions offer other kinds of ways to build savings through accrued interest.
Certificates of deposit are savings accounts where money is held without being withdrawn and they have a fixed APY. Institutions may offer various themed savings accounts, such as those built around saving for holidays, vacations and taxes.
“Sometimes they (savings accounts) are about the rate you’re getting and sometimes it’s about creating a behavior that ends up benefiting you in the long run,” Persyn said.
Terms, conditions, fees, rates and other critical details for savings and money market accounts vary by institution. Prospective savers are encouraged to look around and see which institutions offer more agreeable conditions.
Call Staff Writer Dean Vaglia at (586) 498-1043.
CALENDAR COMMUNITY
MARCH 8
‘Butterfly Gardens and Prairie Restoration’: Program presented by expert John Blair and hosted by Southern Michigan Daylily Society, 10 a.m., BurgessShadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, free but registration required, marietta.crabtree@gmail.com, (586) 612-1848, midaylilysociety.com
MARCH 9
‘Electric Vehicles – Why-Why Not?’: Learn about history of EVs and how market may develop, presentation part of Historical Speaker Series, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packardprovinggrounds.org
Michigan Psychic Fair: Readings, guidance, energy healings, connections with deceased and more, noon6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 45555 Utica Park Blvd. in Utica, mipsychicfair.com/events
MARCH 12
Shelby Township Fine Art Society: Meets monthly from 6:30-9 p.m., Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, next sessions on April 9, May 14 and June 11, (586) 243-2056
MARCH 13
‘What’s New in Flowers for 2025’: Presentation by Telly’s Greenhouse Owner George Papadelis, hosted by Shelby Gardeners Club, 1-2 p.m., Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive in Shelby Township, donations appreciated, (586) 873-3782
MARCH 15
Lucky Leprechaun Race: Costume contest at 10:15
Workforce
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we may start with a request for information. We do want these to be high wage, high demand jobs. We want to invest where there are quality jobs that pay good wages, that have benefits such as health care, retirement benefits,” Beckhorn said. “We’re going to invest it where the data says we need more direct care workers and more advanced manufacturing. We’re working here with Macomb (County) with the Department of Defense, particularly the (maritime) industrial bases.”
Tatjana T. Savich and her brother, Alex Savich, attended the roundtable discussion. Alex Savich is the owner of Angelica’s Place, an assisted living facility in Romeo. Tatijana
a.m., 5K and 1-mile runs/walks at 10:30 a.m., and awards at 11:15 a.m., starts at Shamrock Irish Pub (7715 Auburn Road in Utica) and ends at Host Utica (7759 Auburn Road in Utica), luckyleprechaunrace. com, (586) 344-7977
MARCH 16
‘Albert Kahn and Packard’: Learn about sales and service buildings from early 1900s designed by famed architect, presentation and Q&A part of Historical Speaker Series, 1-2 p.m., Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packard provinggrounds.org
MARCH 18
Smart Food Choices - Prevent and Manage Type 2 Diabetes: Presented by MSU Extension, free workshop about healthy meal planning and shopping on a budget, 10-11:30 a.m., Shelby Township Senior Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, register by 5 p.m. March 17, (586) 739-7540, rathodmi@msu.edu
MARCH 22-23
Wood Carving Show: Presented by Metro Carvers of Michigan, buy and vote for favorite carving, also wood, tools and supplies for sale, plus raffle and door prizes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, packard provinggrounds.org
ONGOING
Fish fries: Also shrimp, pierogi and macaroni and cheese, 4-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, St. Therese of Lisieux, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, drive-thru, carryout and dine in, (586) 254-4433
• 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township, dine in and carryout, (586) 7816525, smoening@sjvshelby.org, sjvshelby.org
• Also chicken, hush puppies and macaroni and cheese, 4-7 p.m. Fridays Feb. 28-April 18, American
Savich is the CEO and owner of Quality Care Rehab & Autism Center, with locations in Shelby Township and Clinton Township, and Divinity Homecare in Clinton Township. Between the three companies, there are 32 apprenticeships in five different areas. While there are many associate apprenticeships with manufacturing, Tatjana Savich said the health care field is in need of them, too.
“We’ve already had several people complete their apprenticeship, and it’s really been wonderful,” Tatjana Savich said. “Many of the team members are now looking at getting an associate’s degree, getting a bachelor’s degree because they never thought they could do it. They never had the support, but they do have the support.”
Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.
Legion Post #351, 46146 Cass Ave. in Utica, dine in and carryout, cash only, (586) 731-9833, alpost351.org
• 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays March 7-April 11, Washington Lions Club, 58000 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, dine in and carryout, (586) 992-1120
Feeding Time: Learn about and see what animals eat, 1-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nature Center at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road in Shelby Township, metroparks.com/events
Shelby Writers’ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., (586) 739-7414
Monthly book clubs: Evening Book Club (meets 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday), Mystery Book Club (10:30 a.m. every second Saturday) and Afternoon Book Club (1 p.m. every third Thursday), Shelby Township Library, 52610 Van Dyke Ave., also Not Your Parents’ Book Club (7 p.m. every last Tuesday), 22nd Street Steakhouse, 48900 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township, shelbytwp.org/government/departments/library
• 11 a.m.-noon every first Friday, Utica Public Library, 7530 Auburn Road, uticalibrary.com
Open mic: Hosted by Shelby Music Society, 7 p.m. every second Saturday of month (doors at 6:30 p.m.),
Shelby Township Activities Center, 14975 21 Mile Road, shelbymusic society@yahoo.com
Widowed Friendsbreakfasts: 10:30 a.m. every third Tuesday of month, Pancake Factory, 13693 23 Mile Road in Shelby Township, call or text Ellen at (586) 489-2569, widowedfriends.com
Line dancing and contra dancing: Sponsored by Oakland County Traditional Dance Society, line dancing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every second Saturday of month and contra dancing from 7:30-10 p.m. every fourth Saturday of month, also lessons for beginners at 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Road, (248) 642-3306, info@octds. org, facebook.com/OCTDS
Confident Communicators Club: Virtual meetings from 8-9:30 a.m. every first and third Wednesday of month, confidentcommunicatorsclub.com
Bereaved Parents of Macomb Support Group: Also for grandparents and siblings, meets 7-9 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, (248) 953-5970, bpmacombleader@gmail.com
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Victim scares off larceny suspect
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — A resident of the 1900 block of Anita Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods saw an unknown suspect enter his unlocked 2024 Ram pickup truck and try to steal the touch screen dashboard at around 2 a.m. Feb. 5. Police said the victim chased the suspect down the street, until the suspect jumped into a Jeep Grand Cherokee and fled the area.
Vehicle stolen
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Police said an unknown suspect stole a 2024 Dodge Durango while it was parked in the 19200 block of Mack Avenue between the hours of 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. Feb. 4. The victim told police the vehicle was locked and he had both key fobs. Besides taking the vehicle, the suspect also got away with the victim’s tools and Oakley sunglasses. A police report states that a Chrysler vehicle without a license plate entered the parking lot where the victim was parked. The suspect emerged from the Chrysler, broke into the Durango and drove off with it.
Gun stolen from vehicle
GROSSE POINTE WOODS — Between the hours of 7:20 p.m. and 11:17 p.m. Feb. 3, an unknown suspect smashed out the passenger window on a vehicle parked in a lot in the 19200 block of Mack Avenue and stole a .40-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun in a black holster from the vehicle.
Retail fraud suspect strikes again
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown suspect 45-50 years old is said to have stolen four bottles of Jack Daniels honey whiskey, worth a total of $112, from The Village CVS store at around 10:25 a.m. Feb. 14. Police said the suspect is believed to be the same man responsible for similar liquor thefts from this store on Dec. 17 and 18.
Counterfeit cash used at store
GROSSE POINTE CITY — The Village Lululemon store, which has been a frequent target for retail fraud suspects, experienced a different type of crime this month. At around 2:15 p.m. Feb. 15, an unknown man is said by police to have passed 10 counterfeit $100 bills to clerks during the course of three transactions.
Identity theft strikes local nonprofit
GROSSE POINTE CITY — An unknown suspect is said to have attempted to cash two fraudulent checks from the nonprofit Junior League of Detroit, according to a police report filed Feb. 11. The JLD’s treasurer discovered the incident and contacted police.
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 7:29 p.m. on Feb. 3, a case of fraud was reported in the 23000 block of Colonial Court.
The victim, a 60-year-old man, stated he received an email that he thought was from the U.S. Marshals Service. The man stated it made him believe one of his accounts was being used for suspicious activity and that they needed $2,500 to make it go away. The man bought $2,000 in Sephora gift cards and $500 in Bitcoin and gave the information to the alleged scammers.
An officer advised the man a report would be made, but that the chances of arrest were slim because some scammers live in different countries. The officer also advised him to contact the Federal Trade Commission and ask local law enforcement in the future before sending anyone large amounts of money.
Forgery on Little Mack Avenue
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 9:42 a.m. on Feb. 7, an act of forgery was reported in the 24000 block of Little Mack Avenue.
An officer was at a local credit union when the assistant branch manager stated there was recently a case of fraud. A 40-year-old woman wrote a check for $162.52 to the credit union and placed it in her mailbox. When she checked it later, the check had been cashed for $762.52.
A 24-year-old man, the suspect, arrived at a location on foot and cashed the check. He presented his driver’s license to the credit union. He allegedly had washed the check, writing in his name and amount from the woman’s account. The woman filed a report with the Chesterfield Township Police Department.
Identity theft attempt on Saint Gertrude
ST. CLAIR SHORES — At 6:05 p.m. on Feb. 12, a case of attempted identity theft was reported in the 21000 block of Saint Gertrude Street.
The victim, a 72-year-old man, came into the Police Department and asked about identity theft. He was advised someone tried to take money from one of his accounts. The unknown man had an ID with the victim’s name but a picture of the suspect. The teller, recognizing it was not the victim, refused to allow the withdrawal. The man made a scene when the teller tried to keep the ID, so it was given back, and he left.
License plate swapper
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — At around 4 p.m. on Feb. 1, Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were
after receiving a call about a stolen license plate.
The caller, a 58-year-old Harrison Township resident staying in Florida at the time, initially received a call from the Taylor Police Department informing her that the license plate to her truck was turned in. She called Macomb County deputies after having a friend visit her home and confirm the plate on her truck was not the correct plate.
The plate on the Harrison Township truck belonged to a vehicle registered in Detroit. Deputies reached out to the Taylor police, who said someone initially came in earlier that day reporting the plates on his vehicles had been stolen and swapped with other vehicles’ plates.
Bar fight reported
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 3 at around 2 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to The Hub at 21 Mile Road for a fight between patrons on their way out.
According to the report narrative, a 30-year-old Shelby Township man said he noticed a 37-year-old Washington Township man inappropriately touch a woman earlier that evening. The Shelby man confronted the Washington man, leading to an argument that turned into a fight as both men’ s parties left.
Deputies arrested the Washington man for assault and battery.
Collateral damage
MACOMB TOWNSHIP — On Feb. 2 at around
10:30 a.m., Macomb County Sheriff’s Office deputies were alerted to a Dodge Avenger that hit two cars and was going west on Hall Road.
Deputies located the suspect Dodge on the right shoulder of Hall Road near Chateau Thierry Drive along with two other damaged cars. Drivers of the other cars told deputies they were hit by the Dodge.
A 21-year-old Clinton Township woman exited the Dodge and allegedly tried to leave the scene. She reportedly became combative with deputies and was ultimately handcuffed.
The woman was reportedly given breath tests that showed blood alcohol content levels of 0.149 and 0.141.
Suspect in retail fraud caught
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Police officers from Shelby Township were dispatched to the area of 23 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue for a retail fraud that had just occurred at a gas station Feb. 5. The suspect left in a red pickup truck. An officer located the vehicle in question and conducted a traffic stop. Upon meeting the driver, police were able to observe the merchan-
was arrested for retail fraud.
Resident reports lease fraud
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At 3:27 p.m. Feb. 5, an officer from Shelby Township took a report at the front desk of the Police Department in regard to a fraud complaint. A woman advised that she listed a condo for rent in Shelby Township and had a man sign a one-year lease. The first two months were paid in full. The third month was paid for by a different name than the man who had rented the condo. The bank, soon after receiving the rent check, advised that the check was returned for nonsufficient funds. The investigation showed that the person who rented the condo had used a fraudulent name and identification to do so. This case was turned over to the detective bureau for follow-up.
Men use distraction tactic to steal watch
BIRMINGHAM — Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Willits St. on Feb. 7 at approximately 11 a.m. in response to a report of retail fraud at a local jewelry store. The store owner reported that on Feb. 6 at around 2 p.m., two unidentified males entered the store and began browsing watches. The suspects deliberately separated the two employees to distract them. One suspect asked to see a watch valued at approximately $75,000. While returning it, he requested to see another watch. As the employee retrieved the second watch, the suspect took the first one. Officers confirmed that the suspects had committed similar thefts in Chicago and Wayne, Michigan.
Employee reports
